Parishscope Fall 2017

PARISHSCOPE A PUBLICATION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | Fall 2017

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From the Editor

Table of Contents

Kristen King Holmes As we switch gears from summer to fall and prepare for a new holiday season, the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is steadily planning for a new year of serving our members and community. One of the things I’m most looking forward to this fall is making new memories at the Pumpkin Patch at Provenance.

Of course, with October also comes the Red River Revel. The festival is always a fun time to serve the community and get to know other members of the League. Be sure to take note of all the important dates coming up and get involved this fall!

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Letter from the President

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Member Calendar

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1933 Society

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Letter from the Sustainer Advisor

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Pumpkin Patch

11 MAGIC 12 Active Member Spotlight 13 Meeting with a Mission 14 AJLI Annual Conference 15 Upcoming Speaker 16 Provisional Update 16 Provisional Calendar 18 2017-2018 Provisional Members 22 Health Literacy Initiative 24 Kids in the Kitchen

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25 Artist for a Day @JuniorLeagueSB

27 Ways and Means 28 Memorable Moments

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29 Celebrations 30 Cookbook Recipe

youtube.com/user/JuniorLeagueSB Cover photo by Jennifer Robison Photography

2017-2018 Parishscope Staff Editor Kristen King Holmes Assistant Editor Melissa Airhart Business Manager Lisa Cameron 2017-2018 Board of Directors President Katie Baker President Elect Heather Price Executive Vice President Hilary Aldama Wooley

Secretary LeVette Fuller

2017-2018 Management Team

Treasurer Leah Smith

Executive Vice President Hilary Aldama Wooley

Nominating Chairman Alex Person

Community VP Saige Wilhite Solomon

PR&D Chairman Katherine Douthitt Members at Large Mollie Chelette Margaret McDonald

Communications VP Katherine Stringer Membership VP Lecie Israel

Sustainer at Large Becky Berry

Ways and Means VP Heather Courtney

Sustainer Advisor Ginger Lukacs

Assistant Treasurer Mary Monteleone

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President

Letter From the

Fall is such an exciting time for the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier as we have so many great community projects and fundraising events taking place! I thought I would take this opportunity to highlight these activities and what it truly takes to make these events happen from year to year.

Fall has become synonymous in the League with the Red River Revel and Pepsi shifts. In more recent years, we have come to identify the Revel with red aprons and slinging Pepsis! But as we recently heard from Betty Henderson and Claudia Oliver, the Red River Revel was created by the Junior League of ShreveportBossier! The Revel started in 1976 as the League’s Bicentennial gift to the citizens of the region with the aspiration of providing the community with a celebration of visual and performing arts experiences.

To further the goal of the Red River Revel in its current format, the League also plans and implements two very impactful community projects—Artist for a Day and Kids in the Kitchen Revel.

Artist for a Day teaches arts education to children attending the Revel by providing hands-on experience for children. Artists are enlisted to demonstrate their craft and then allow children the opportunity to participate in the activity. The Artist for a Day tent is always a popular and fun attraction at the Revel!

Since 2010, the League has taught the Kids in the Kitchen curriculum to 4th grade students at the Revel. The goal of the “Kids in the Kitchen” initiative, which is supported by the Association of Junior Leagues International Inc., and its member Leagues, is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. The JLSB reaches over 5,000 4th grade students who attend the Children’s Day Program at the Red River Revel.

Other than the Red River Revel, nothing could embody the essence of Fall more than the Junior League Pumpkin Patch at Provenance! This is our second annual Pumpkin Patch and it is a project that is near and dear to my heart! The Pumpkin Patch provides free fun for the whole family and is a magical place to visit in October. The League is also able to generate funds from

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the sale of pumpkins. Last year we raised over $12,000.00 and had fun doing it!

The common theme of all of these events is this—they are executed through diligent planning by dedicated volunteers!

These events require months of planning and a team of volunteers willing to give of their time and effort to see these events come to life.

This summer I spent many hours meeting with our head volunteers, fundraising chairman, and VPs for training. I truly enjoyed every minute of these meetings because it allowed me to witness first-hand the talent and dedication of our members. We each bring our individual experiences, unique skill-sets, creativity and drive to the League. This melting pot of talent is what makes the League one of the most respected organizations in Shreveport-Bossier. The longevity and sustainability of our organization is a direct result of what we each receive from our membership in the League—personal growth and development, effective training, meaningful volunteer opportunities, friendships, and so much more!

The League truly is what you make of it. We are an organization of women committed not just to voluntarism and improving our community, but also to developing our potential so that we may make an even greater impact in our community! What’s great about the League is that no matter who you are you will find that there is something to learn in the League to better yourself. I always joke that I joined the League as a hot shot young attorney thinking that, in the words of Bethenny Frankel, I knew it all. Very quickly I learned that the League has its unique way and that I had MUCH to learn! Even as your President, I am still learning and growing! I hope you all will learn and grow with me this year! Remember, service is joy!

Import ant Dates to REmember

Red River Revel Sept. 30 – Oct. 7 Pumpkin Patch at Provenance Oct. 1 – Oct. 30

Katie Baker 2017-2018 President

General Meeting with Special General Meeting – Small Group Guest Speaker, Vicki Clark Meetings Oct. 10, Social at 5 p.m., Meeting at 6 p.m.

November 14, 6 p.m.

Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club

For more information about upcoming events, login to jlsb.org and access the Member Calendar.

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1933 Societ y Thank you to the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier 1933 Society Members.

We appreciate your support of our League and our mission!

League LeadeRS Katie Baker

Kim Foret

Leslie Griffin Scott

Mrs. William H. Broyles II

Maureen C. Gamble

Mrs. Sam W. Smith Jr. (Bitsy)

Melissa Flores

Ann Hutchinson Green

Edie Williams

League Advocates Julia Blewer Lynda Griffey Betty Henderson

Melinda A. Hernandez Peggy M. Lyons Maggie McElroy Peggy and Carolyn Murphy

Heather Price Jodi Penn Rives Milly H. Sale

League Partners Susan P. Adams Melissa Airhart Debbie Angelo Rhonda Anglin Nancy Beauvais Becky Berry Lynn W. Chance Mollie Chelette Teresa & Kurt Dean Helen E. DeBeaux Shannon Elder

Christine Fortson Jennifer Hart Jennifer Hemmings Kristen Holmes Michele Horton (Anti-Pest) Jennifer LaPierre Meredith McMullen Kendra Meiki Stacey Melerine Patricia N. Miramon

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Sust ainer Advisor Letter From the

Ginger Lukacs

It is truly uplifting and fun to be involved again as a JLSB Board Member! I gain so much energy just spending time among our talented and dedicated Active members who are working full-throttle on many projects and notions.

As Sustainer Advisor, I also chair the Sustainer Advisory Panel. The role of the Panel is to enhance the Sustainer experience in our League. We will meet several times this year to focus on the best ways to keep all of us connected with each other and with what’s happening in the League. We are pleased to have Active member, Lindsey McElhatten, as our Sustainer Liaison. I can tell already she will be a wonderful support to us—I just hope she can keep us in line! Thank you to our returning Panel Members: Debbie Angelo, Melinda Hernandez, Terri Madison, and Ginny Murphy. Welcome to our new Panel Members: Becky Berry, Holly Garrett, Ginny Homza, and Brenda Roberts. Feel free to reach out to any of these ladies with ideas for our Sustainer Program— they are your eyes and ears.

SUSTAINER PAGE: Go to www.jlsb.org to the Sustainer Program under “Membership.” We will have pertinent info here for all Sustainers, including the Sustainer of the Year Nomination Packet. (Nominations are due by December 1.)

YEARBOOKS: We can’t go without these! Yearbooks will be sent to your home in October. Be on the lookout— they are now in a magazine format and resemble Parishscope in appearance.

EMAIL: We want to be able to get information to you, Sustainers! Please share your email addresses with us, so you don’t miss the fun. We will use email as one way to inform you of Sustainer events. Not sure if we have your email (or cell)? Check with our Office Manager, Amy King at jrleaguesb@bellsouth.net.

PUMPKIN PATCH: If you are interested in working a Pumpkin Patch shift, then please contact Liz Lafitte at morgaec@gmail.com or Tara Jones at taralynnrichard@ gmail.com

Sust ainer

EVENTS AHEAD

• Fall Mingle Event TBA – Watch your emails!

• December 1 – Deadline for Sustainer of the Year Nominations (Link on Sustainer Page under Membership on www.jlsb.org.)

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• February 20, 11:30 a.m. – Annual Sustainer Luncheon, East Ridge Country Club • April 26, 11:30 a.m. – Past Presidents Luncheon, 2720 Long Lake Drive

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ARTICLE Happy fall, y’all! We are so excitedHERE to be kicking off the second year of the Junior League Pumpkin Patch at Provenance. The committee has already been hard at work over the summer to plan a fun month-long event to engage with the community and to raise funds for the continued work of our League.

This year, the Patch will be open 7 days a week from October 1 through 30. Our committee has planned some great events for you and your family to enjoy. We will have hay rides each Friday evening and will add Food Truck Fridays to our lineup of special events. We are excited

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for Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier and Graf Orthodontics to sponsor movie nights at the patch on October 13 and 27. We are so thankful for our partners in the community who are supporting our work this year. For a full list of sponsors, please see below.

Our committee has been working hard to plan loads of fun for this year, but we need your help to make the Pumpkin Patch a success! We will have plenty of opportunities for Active members and Provisionals to volunteer at the Patch. We also hope that you’ll bring your families and friends to visit the Patch and purchase your pumpkins.

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PUMPKIN PATCH HOURS The Junior League Pumpkin patch at provenance OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER 30 30 OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER Wednesday thru Friday: 3:30-7pm MONDAY-FRIDAY 3:30PM - 6:30PM Saturday: 10am-7pm Sunday: 12:30-7pm

& SUNDAY 10:30AM - 6:30PM 1st: JLSB Pumpkin PatchSATURDAY Opening Day 1st: Donuts & Fall Crafts, 10am 1st: Pumpkin Patch Opening Day 2nd: Face Painting in the Patch, 4pm 6th: Truck Friday at The Patch, 2nd:Food Nature Storytelling with Walter B. 5:30pm Jacobs: Meet Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, 4pm 6th: Evening Hayride with Lagniappe Lawnscapes, 6pm 6th: Fall Photo Sessions with DeAnn Arnold Photography 3:30- 5pm 7th:Mini Lagniappe Lawnscapes Crafts, & Red River 7th: Photo Sessions withEvening DeAnnHayride, Arnold Halloween Photography, 9am-12pm Bank Ice Cream Truck, 6pm 7th: and Fall Crafts, 10am 7th:Donuts Camp Gladiator Pumpkin Power Hour, 5:15pm Sponsor Night: 8th:Storytelling Donuts and with Fall Crafts, 8th: Walter10am B. Jacobs, 4pm 9th: Face Painting in the Patch, 4pm October 14th, 6pm 10th: Mini Photo Sessions with DeAnn Arnold Photography, 3:30-5pm 9th: Nature Storytelling w/ Walter B. Jacobs: Meet a Live Owl, 4pm 13th: Fall Photo Sessions with DeAnn Arnold Photography 3:30- 5pm 13th: Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier 14th:Pediatric Watts Window Coverings Pajama Night in the Patch: Milk, Cookies a Movie:Night Roomaton thePatch, Broom, 6pm (free balloons!)

Movie the 6pm 15th: Donuts & Fall Crafts, 10am 13th: Hayride with Lagniappe Lawnscapes,9am6pm 12pm 15th:Evening Photo Session with DeAnn Arnold Photography 16th: Face Painting in the Patch, 4pm 14th: Donuts and Fall Crafts, 10am 16th: Nature Storytelling with Walter B. Jacobs: 15th: Storytelling with Walter B.Tarantula, Jacobs, 4pm Meet a live Texas Brown 4pm 16th: Lagniappe Lawnscapes Evening Hayride, 6pm 18th: Mini Photo Sessions with DeAnn Arnold Photography, 3:30-5pm 20th: Pediatric Dentistry of Sheveport-Bossier Festival, 6pm Sponsor Festival: 20th: Photo Sessions with DeAnn Arnold Photography 3:30-5pm 20th: Food Truck Friday at The Patch, 5:30pm October 20th, 6pm 21th: Lagniappe Lawnscapes Evening Hayride, Halloween Crafts & Red River 20th: Evening Hayride Lagniappe Lawnscapes, 6pm Bank Ice Creamwith Truck, 6pm 22nd: Donutsand & Fall Crafts, 10am 21st: Donuts Fall Crafts, 10am 22nd: Scarecrows in the Patch Awards Ceremony, 4pm 22nd: with Walter B. Jacobs, 4pm 23rd: Storytelling Face Painting in the Patch, 4pm 23rd: Nature Storytelling with Walter B. Jacobs: Meet a Bat, 4pm 26th: Mini Photo Sessions with DeAnn Arnold Photography, 27th: Photo Sessions with DeAnn Arnold Photography 3:30- 5pm3:30-5pm 27th:Graf PizzaOrthodontics Night at PieWorks Pizza at Provenance, 4- 9pm 27th: 28th: Lagniappe Lawnscapes Evening Hayride, PJs & a Movie: Monsters, Inc., 6pm Movie Night at in the Patch, 6 6pm pm 28th: Graf Ortho Night the Patch, 29th:Evening Donuts &Hayride Fall Crafts, 10am 27th: with Lagniappe Lawnscapes, 6pm 29th: Costume Day: Provenance Veterinary Hospital Pet Costume Contest: 4pm; Sponsor Festival: 28th: PetChildren Costume Contest, 2pm Contests: 5pm & Adult Costume 30th: Nature Storytelling with Walter B. Jacobs: October 28th, 6pm 29th: Storytelling with Walter Kind B. Jacobs, Meet a Live Speckled Snake, 4pm 4pm 30th:Pumpkin Face Painting in the Patch, 4pm 30th: Carving Party, 5pm 30th: Pumpkin Carving Party, 5pm 30th: Custom Bilt Playhouse Raffle Drawing, 6pm

For More Information: 318.683.0399 Events@yourprovenance.com https://www.jlsb.org/pumpkin-patch/

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Ambitious Girls Mentoring

Jabrina Edwards

to Inspire Change

Mentoring Ambitious Girls to Inspire Change (MAGIC) is a placement that ignites much excitement each year, for both the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier volunteers who are lucky enough to land the placement, and the mentees who enjoy this program at the Volunteers of America (VOA) Lighthouse facility. This placement provides a positive outlet for high school girls to learn important life lessons and develop lasting relationships.

MAGIC coordinates with the local VOA’s Teen Club to plan activities that the teenaged girls we mentor will enjoy. Assistant Head Volunteer Jamie Davis and I met with VOA coordinators Dewanna Lovelace and Carolyn Hammond to make sure the mentees have a fun and engaging year. Ms. Lovelace and Ms. Hammond’s positive attitudes and excitement about the year will certainly contribute to its success. Ms. Lovelace is deeply involved in the VOA’s teen club and the participants’ lives. This became quite evident after meeting with her—as she expressed that each year, a new set of teens beg her not to retire until they graduate from the program. Ms. Lovelace’s passion about the Teen Club and MAGIC renders her a valuable asset for planning purposes. She knows exactly what the mentees like and dislike.

MAGIC sessions will occur twice a month, from September through April, and will only occur once a month during months in which the mentees have extended breaks from school (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break). We have a great group of volunteers that are enthusiastic about the placement and cannot wait to get started! This year’s volunteers are Jamie Davis, Bridgett Bushnell, Kendra Joseph, Elizabeth Martin, Christy Melville, Carolyn Murphy, and Emily Smith. Although it is still early for our VOA coordinators to give an exact number of mentees that will be participating, each volunteer

will be assigned at least one mentee to bond with and get to know based on surveys that will be completed by both the volunteers and mentees.

Like last year, we will allot time at the beginning of each session for the volunteers to meet with their assigned mentees to check in and foster that relationship. This period of time will be followed by a topic-based activity led by a volunteer or guest speaker. Some of the topics that will be covered this year include health and hygiene, etiquette, dating and relationships, human trafficking awareness, cooking essentials, personal discipline/goalsetting, and college preparation. As we draw closer to our start date and gather more ideas based upon the volunteers’ unique strengths and the mentees’ interests, we will solidify an awesome year for our mentees.

We are also committed to taking our mentees on more field trips. Field trips will provide a more interactive experience for the mentees and give them exposure to people, places, and things that they might not otherwise be able to experience through their schools other extra-curricular activities.

I certainly look forward to working with the volunteers and mentees this year. I had such an amazing experience last year and knew immediately that I wanted to remain in this placement. I think it is very important for teens to have role models that can make a positive impact on their lives. Even if our mentees walk away from MAGIC learning one thing that will help them be the best versions of themselves and be successful in life, then we have done our job well. What a gratifying and positive feeling! We will continue the tradition of leadership and mentoring in this placement and build upon the success of the previous years.

Save Date

The Winter Wonderland Committee is delighted to partner with Pierremont Mall to host this year’s event on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 2pm-5pm inside of the the Mall’s common area.

Winter Wonderland is a great event just in time to spread a little holiday cheer for the entire family and help with those last minute gift ideas. The event is family-friendly—an afternoon that includes holiday craft fun for children with several stations, holiday refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus with optional photography sessions, seasonal entertainment and several holiday Pop-up Shops. j l sb.o rg | Fal l 2017 Pari shscope

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Active Member Spotlight Katherine A. Stringer, Jr.

2017-2018 Position: Communications VP

Family:

If you were an animal what would it be and why?

A tiger—because that’s my nickname

I am engaged to be married to William Pierre Davis in November 2017. We have two dogs, Jaxx and Charlie.

Fun Fact:

Career/Occupation:

Favorite Book:

Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator at Garrison Advertising

First Active Year: 2014

Favorite JLSB Memory or Favorite Placement: Between the Lines

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I was first runner-up in Miss Black Teen of Louisiana.

The Coldest Winter Ever

by Sister Souljah

Active in any other organizations?

Member – Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL), Member – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Mission

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A Partnership with Mooretown Elementary The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is excited to partner with Mooretown Elementary School again this year—and they are happy to have us! This will be the third year the JLSB and its members partner with this school for the Meeting with a Mission placement.

The League’s role at the school is to serve as a support system to both Principal Shelia Gladney and the faculty and staff—much like a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) does at other schools. Mooretown gained two additional grade levels—4th and 5th—as part of the restructuring of the Caddo Parish school system. Now the school serves Pre-K through 5th grade with about 30 teachers on campus. This was a big change, and Mrs. Gladney welcomes our assistance.

Students headed back to class on Aug. 14 and each Mooretown teacher received a special treat for their classroom. The next big event was Back-to-School Night on Sept. 7. Committee members greeted parents, sold spirit shirts, and welcomed students to a new school year.

While Meeting with a Mission committee members will attend many school activities, there are several opportunities for all League members to visit the campus. A fall carnival will provide Halloween fun on Oct. 31. The Christmas Extravaganza will be held the evening of Dec. 14. Mooretown’s faculty gospel choir will perform at the extravaganza and donations will be collected for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Mark your calendars, because this will be an event you do not want to miss! Then, of course, Field Day will be held in the spring!

League members can also support Mooretown by bringing requested items to General Membership Meetings.

Meeting with a Mission committee members will collect the items near the sign-in table and deliver them to Mooretown. The requested items for each GMM are below: Oct. 10 – Halloween candy Nov. 14 – Candy canes Dec. 12 – Small prizes and items for the school store Jan. 9 – Dominos sets (for Dominos with Dad event!)

Feb. 13 – New or used books Mar. 13 – Snacks for testing week Apr. 10 – Soaps, lotions, and special treats for teachers There are also two new components we will work to implement at the school. The first is a community resource fair for parents of Mooretown students. Our plan is to gather community partners and resources and host a fair in conjunction with the Fall Carnival. Resources could include health screenings, computer literacy instructions, banking basics, and healthy eating tips. Stay tuned for how you can be involved!

The second component we would like to put together is

a Parent Resource Center on the school’s campus. Currently there is a resource center at Caddo Parish Central Office, but it can be difficult for parents to get there and access these resources. Our committee will research what goes into this type of resource center and how we can recreate it on Mooretown’s campus. Mrs. Gladney is excited about both of these options and looks forward to implementation!

The final task for our committee is to come up with a new name for this placement! Meeting with a Mission is so much more than bringing requested items to a single meeting to donate to a school. As a League we are building a partnership and support system for Mooretown Elementary, Mrs. Gladney, faculty, staff, parents, and students. We need a placement name that encompasses all that and more! Any ideas?

We are looking forward to working with Mrs. Gladney and the Tigers of Mooretown Elementary. Our continued partnership is not only important to our League, but also to our community. Be sure to check League Links each month to find out how you can be a part!

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AJLI Conference –

Maggie Pressly

It is often easy to think of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier as an independent entity with our own individual members and projects. But after spending a few days in Minnesota at the AJLI Conference, I was reminded of the importance of remembering that we are part of a bigger mission through the Association of Junior Leagues International. I had the privilege of attending the conference in May with our Outgoing President Melissa Flores, Incoming President Katie Baker, and Provisional Chairman Anna Priestley. The weekend was not only educational, but also provided the opportunity to remember the mission behind the AJLI and the impact of the work done

by Junior Leagues around the world.

The theme for this year’s conference was “Disrupt Convention” and provided a history of how AJLI and individual leagues have been disrupting convention for over 100 years. Time was also spent contemplating what disrupting convention might look like in the years to come.

As a first timer to conference, it was powerful to be a part of the opening session and watch the parade of representatives from all of the attending leagues. While the work we do here in the Shreveport-Bossier community is extremely important, I was reminded of the larger picture and the work that has been completed across this country over the last one hundred years.

The majority of AJLI Conference consists of workshops that provide the opportunity to learn about different topics important to individual leagues. We had the opportunity to learn about the digital tools available on the AJLI website and how our league can better utilize these tools. One of the more interesting workshops we attended was “12 Slides in 12 Minutes.” Four leagues each gave a 12-slide presentation in 12 minutes on a project that their league had worked on in the past few years. We were able to hear presentations from the JL of Atlanta, the JL of Baltimore, the JL of Fort Collins, and the JL of Palo Alto.

One of the most interesting aspects of these presentations

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was the vast difference in the size of leagues and how that impacts the issues they face.

For me, the highlight of the workshops was Vicki Clark’s presentation on the “Top 10 Mistakes Leaders Make.” Vicki is a phenomenal speaker and was able to keep the room laughing, while also sharing frank and honest insight into how we, as Junior Leagues, can be better.

We are lucky enough to have Vicki speaking at our October meeting—which I know our membership will love!

The last workshop we attended was “Retaining Members.” This is an issue that is clearly relevant to all leagues regardless of size, but it was interesting to hear different strategies used by leagues to attract the right members and retain them.

In addition to the workshops, one of my favorite moments was the keynote speaker Cheryl Strayed, the author of the bestselling memoir and Oscar-nominated film Wild.

I was not familiar with Cheryl’s story, but quickly discovered that she is open and honest about her life and the lessons she has learned along the way. She imparted wisdom that not only applies to the work we do in the Junior League, but in our individual lives as well. It was truly a privilege to be able to hear her speak.

The purpose of attending conference was to grow and learn as members and leaders in our own leagues, which we accomplished. I enjoyed getting to know and spend time with Melissa, Katie, and Anna. We experienced flight turbulence and airport adventures, ate wonderful meals, explored the Science Museum of Minnesota, and discovered that winter was not quite over—even in May— at a Minnesota Twins game. After spending four years as a member of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, my time attending the AJLI Conference helped me remember the importance of the work we do and that when women come together for a common mission, amazing things can happen.

Speaker

Upcoming

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Vicki Clark, nationally-renowned speaker will be featured at October General Membership Meeting We are thrilled to announce that Vicki Clark, a nationally-renowned speaker and nonprofit leader, will be visiting our League in October! She will be the featured speaker at our October General Membership Meeting on October 10 to be held at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club.

You do not want to miss out on this opportunity to hear from Vicki! She is insightful, inspirational, and funny! She will be delivering her presentation entitled “The Junior League – A Superior Investment For You.” This presentation will help us better understand that it’s what we are LEARNING that is important, not just what we are doing.

According to Vicki, “Being busy for the sake of being busy gets old…let’s make sure we are learning a lot along the way.”

Vicki will also be working with the Board of Directors and Management Team on the League’s strategic plan and vision for the future. In addition to strategic planning, she will help us review our new governance and management structure to ensure that we are efficiently and effectively implementing the new structure.

Vicki is a senior governance consultant for Board-

Source. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Vicki has extensive experience as both a nonprofit leader and consultant. She has delivered training on a variety of nonprofit governance topics to a broad range of organizations, including Boys and Girls Clubs, American Institute of Graphic Arts, Association of Professional Chaplains, Allen County Public Library, and Sangamon County Community Foundation, among others. Vicki also has her own consulting practice in which she helps build the capacity of nonprofit, government, faith-based, and business sector organizations through training, speaking, writing, and consulting. Vicki is a featured speaker at the Association of Junior Leagues International conferences and is always a crowd-favorite.

On a personal note, I have been lucky enough to hear Vicki speak numerous times. I learn something new every time and am reminded of why I dedicate my time to the Junior League. I have heard her speak on such topics as servant leadership and habits of wildly successful women!

I truly hope that every member of the League will seize upon this opportunity for growth and come out to listen to Vicki!

Schedule of Event s with Vicki Clark Monday, October 9

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Strategic Planning Sessions with Board of Directors and Management Team (closed meeting) 7 p.m.: Dinner with Board of Directors and Management Team

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Update

Provisional

For many of us, August marks the beginning of a new League year, filled with possibilities fueled by changes in membership status and new positions within the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier (JLSB). However, for the Provisional Committee, the end of summer brings the sweet reward of long months of planning, preparing, and executing a successful recruitment season and Provisional Retreat.

This year, the JLSB welcomed 32 members into the 2017-2018 Provisional class. Through multiple successful informational meetings, the JLSB was able to reach out to the community and engage some of Shreveport-Bossier’s brightest and most passionate future leaders and volunteers. This is truly a testament to the wonderful efforts put forth by the Provisional Committee, including Assistant Chairman Hannah Alexander and advisors Jennifer Bradford, Sarah Brantley, Courtney Moseley, and Catherine Simpson.

This year’s Provisional members began their JLSB journey at the BHP Billiton YMCA during their Provisional Retreat on August 19. The Provisional Committee’s Hannah Alexander and Sarah Brantley secured the space and resources to make the retreat a fabulous event for everyone in attendance. During the Retreat, Provisional members were given the opportunity to learn about the mission of the JLSB, the many committees that put that mission into practice every day, and the history of the JLSB and the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. The group also enjoyed getting to know their fellow class members through team building exercises lead by YMCA employee Raymond Lee. The afternoon concluded with members mingling with their individual provisional groups and assigned advisor. While the Provisional members are certainly off to a fabulous start thanks to the Provisional Committee’s efforts, it is important to thank

the Board and Executive Committee that attended the Retreat to establish the JLSB’s effort in positioning our new members for success.

This year, the Provisional course is undergoing changes to refocus on the JLSB’s mission of developing its members’ potential through volunteer training. Instead of being placed into an existing community project, the Provisional members will work together to create and implement a Provisional project in partnership with the Shreve Memorial Library. The goal is to provide our new members with the volunteer skills needed to “hit the ground running” their first active year in the League, all the while fostering an environment of togetherness so they may socialize and get to know one another.

September will bring the group’s first Provisional meeting and the start of the Provisional project. This year’s Provisional meetings will focus on educating new members about the League and how it operates. The Provisional meetings will be two-hours in length and held on the third Tuesday* of every month at the League office on Line Avenue. In October, the group will participate in a mini-slate in order to select leaders amongst themselves.

These leaders will lead their Provisional class through the implementation and successful conclusion of the Provisional project, with the guidance of the Provisional Committee, Executive Committee, and Board.

Please join me in congratulating our new Provisional members and extending gratitude to the Provisional Committee for their hard work in ensuring our League’s growth.

New members are what keeps the JLSB strong, and we have an amazing Provisional class filled with energy and enthusiasm. It’s going to be an incredible year! *Please note the Provisional Meeting in November will be held on the second Tuesday to prevent interference with the Thanksgiving holiday.

Import ant Dates

Red River Revel Sept. 30 – Oct. 7

for Provisionals

Provisional Meeting* Oct. 17, 6 p.m.

League Office

*Mandatory meeting

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Provisional Meeting* Nov. 14, 6 p.m.

League Office

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2017-2018

Provisional Members

Abbie Aiello

Jana Castleman

Tiffany Alexander

Natassica Clark

Hometown: Benton, LA Career/Occupation: First Grade Teacher Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Hanging out with friends

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Paralegal Hobbies: Listening to vinyl records, Reading

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Teacher Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Craft projects

Hometown: Frierson, LA Career/Occupation: Teller Supervisor Hobbies: Movies, Music, Traveling

Victoria Cunningham Kristen Burke

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Teacher Hobbies: Sports, Anything active

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Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Financial Advisor Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Running, Anything outdoors, Fitness, Socializing

2017-2018

Provisional Members

Stevie Dallenbach

Lizzie Hamaker

Kimberly Davis

Angie Hemken

Danielle Farr

Stonie Harris

Hometown: Laurens, IA Career/Occupation: Registered Nurse Hobbies: Camping, Running, Indoor rock climbing, Hanging out with friends, Cards, Fishing, House projects, Playing with my nieces, Golf

Hometown: Rome, GA Career/Occupation: Asst. Director of Residence Life – Centenary College Hobbies: Knitting, Running, Cooking, Geneaology

Hometown: Creighton, MO Career/Occupation: Attorney Hobbies: Reading, Hiking/ Hammocking, Traveling

Sarah Foshee

Hometown: Alexandria, LA Career/Occupation: Occupational Therapist Hobbies: Playing with my dogs, Exercising, Spending time outdoors, Spending quality time with my husband/family, Shopping, and Fishing with my Dad

Ebony Freemount

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV Career/Occupation: Human Resources Recruiter Hobbies: Reading, Exercising, Writing poetry

Hometown: Lafayette, LA Career/Occupation: Financial Advisor Hobbies: Family activities with friends and family

Hometown: Baltimore, MD Career/Occupation: CPA, Assistant Controller Hobbies: Fitness, Cooking, Traveling, Avid music fan, Animals/Dog rescue

Hometown: Coushatta, LA Career/Occupation: Sales Supervisor for Coca-Cola United Bottling Co. Hobbies: Traveling, Working out, Sports

Lauren Jackson

Hometown: Opelousas, LA Career/Occupation: Vice President/Business Banker Hobbies: Reading, Singing, Dancing

Amanda Johnson

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Fulltime Realtor with Coldwell Banker Gosslee Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, Spending time with family and friends

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2017-2018

Provisional Members Tracy Jones

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: SpeechLanguage Pathologist (currently Stay-at-Home Mom) Hobbies: Sewing, Crafting, Shopping

Emily Keaty

Hometown: New Orleans, LA/ Los Angeles, CA Career/Occupation: Acupuncturist & Herbalist Hobbies: Holistic and integrative health, Cooking, Creating health on a community level, Yoga, Reading, Traveling

Elizabeth Kennedy

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Stay-atHome Mom Hobbies: Tennis, Hanging out with friends and family

Kirsten Knutson

Hometown: San Antonio, TX Career/Occupation: Venue Manager at Independence Stadium Hobbies: Archery, Traveling, Reading, My dog

Theresa Lingenfelter

Hometown: Baltimore, MD Career/Occupation: Specialty Gas Specialist Hobbies: Building friendships, Foodie, Drinking good wine, Crossfit, Yoga, Fashion

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Gwendolyn Mack

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Community Development Coordinator Hobbies: Crafting, Reading, Singing

Tiffany Metoyer

Hometown: Haughton, LA Career/Occupation: Title 1 Preschool Paraprofessional Hobbies: Selling Younique skin care, Listening to worship music

Rene’ Morago-Barton

Hometown: Navarre, FL Career/Occupation: Counselor Hobbies: Scuba Diving, Reading

Lindsey Pennington

Hometown: Roswell, NM Career/Occupation: Facial Plastic Surgeon Hobbies: Travel, Food, Champagne, Fly Fishing

Molly Rodriguez

Hometown: Reston, VA Career/Occupation: Health & Wellness Advocate Hobbies: Fitness, Cooking

2017-2018 Libby Rucker

Hometown: Bossier City, LA Career/Occupation: Medical Sales Consultant Hobbies: Gym, Traveling, Cooking

Tricia Saunders

Provisional Members Amanda Waddell

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Teacher Hobbies: Spending time with friends, Cooking, Baking

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Career/Occupation: Director of Student Involvement – Centenary College Hobbies: Spending quality time with others, Running, Shopping, Coffee, Wine, Food, Volunteering, Traveling, Meeting new people, Dogs, Trying new things

Hailey Warner

Kristen Smith

Sara Whetstone

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Lead Teacher – Youth Enrichment Program; Teacher Aide – Claiborne Magnet Elementary Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Shopping, Collecting elephants and peacocks

Hometown: Natchitoches, LA Career/Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher/ All-Star Cheerleading Coach Hobbies: Working out, Reading, Crafting, Spending time at the pool

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Paraplanner Hobbies: Reading, Going to the movies, Cooking, Shopping, Hanging out with friends, Exercising, Swimming

Lauren Vizza

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Morning News Anchor Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Working out

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Summer Camp

Health Literacy Initiative

Amazing volunteers from the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier have been working hard and making a difference this summer at Shreveport’s Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of America.

League volunteers organized and coordinated informational sessions for the children at the Boys and Girls Club through the Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp.

These volunteers had the opportunity to work with almost 50 six to nine-year old children.

Six sessions were presented to the children and each pertained to a specific topic that was directly related to healthy living. Each session offered the students the ability to learn about the topic, create a craft pertaining to the topic and indulge in a delicious and healthy snack. Dental hygiene, fire safety, physical fitness, healthy eating, seatbelt safety, and stranger danger were the topics covered at this year’s summer camp. We were fortunate to have local experts come and speak to the children and share their knowledge regarding these various topics.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier, Sheriff’s Safety Town, Shreveport Fire Safety Programs, SciPort, Drake Catering, and Leighe Lacombe. The Shreveport Fire Department not only taught the children about fire safety, they let them shoot the water hose! Ms. Lacombe instructed a yoga class and Chef Blake Jackson of Drake Catering taught them about nutritious and delicious eating. The Tooth Fairy made a special visit to teach the children about the importance of proper brushing and flossing after

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a tasty meal. Officers from Sheriff’s Safety Town gave the children tips on staying safe while in the car and being alert around strangers. SciPort gave an engaging demonstration on proper hydration and even allowed the children the opportunity to make a bouncy ball—something simple they can play and stay active with!

Our own League volunteers were also able to use their own areas of expertise to plan the fun informational sessions. Each volunteer was responsible for planning and leading at least one session. The ladies stayed on topic when planning the craft and snack—such as fire trucks and ladders made of graham crackers and pretzel sticks!

The children decorated their own “Lost Tooth Box,” made “Stranger-Danger Whistle Keychains,” and made maracas for dancing and staying active!

At the end of the last session, each child was given a bag that included all of the crafts they had created during the six-week camp plus additional items that reiterated living a healthy life and making healthy choices everyday.

Some of these items were donated from the aforementioned partners and the League purchased others. The additional items ranged from jump ropes and playing cards to granola bars and veggie chips!

The League volunteers have had such a great time participating in this year’s Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp and the Boys and Girls Club of Shreveport have mentioned how fun and rewarding the children find it. We hope that you will consider Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp as your placement for next year!

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Kitchen

Kids in the

Kids in the Kitchen is a program wherein the League educates young people on easy ways to make healthy eating choices. The program also focuses on the importance of exercise in their everyday lives.

Unfortunately, Louisiana is usually ranked at the very top for obesity nationally, so it is extremely important for children to have the knowledge and the right tools to prevent these numbers from rising. During the week of the Red River Revel, the League puts on a program where 4th graders from all around the Shreveport-Bossier area go to Riverview Hall and learn about the importance of nutrition and exercise.

The students watch a cooking demonstration that does not involve an oven or sharp cooking utensils (so it is a safe way for children to learn how to cook in their homes). The cooking demonstration uses common ingredients that should be readily available in their household

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Ann Nuckolls and Molly Wierick pantries. Next, the children engage in games focusing on nutrition facts—including a Price is Right style game determining which of two food types have lower calories.

These games are a fun way to impart knowledge. The day ends with a dance-off. During the dance-off, popular songs are played and schools are pitted against each other in a dancing competition. This serves as another fun way for the schools to compete (and exercise) together. The kids leave with knowledge of healthy eating choices and knowing that there are many forms of exercise.

We want them to feel empowered and motivated to lead a healthy life and to hopefully set good habits that others may see and follow. Every student leaves with a goody bag that includes a recipe book and jump rope. The Kids in the Kitchen program continues in the spring at many local after-school programs.

Day

Artist For A

Ask anyone who grew up in Shreveport-Bossier if their childhood memories are woven with those created at the Red River Revel, and I bet the answer will be a similar and resounding “YES”!

Continuing the tradition of memory making, the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is proud to provide the Artist for a Day placement again. The placement provides children with the chance to create art and memories at the Red River Revel.

During this concentrated placement, Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. partners with the Red River Revel to create free and fun art projects in the Children’s Area. Our mission is to inspire and encourage children to realize their artistic potential, all while having a fantastic time! We are currently preparing for this event, and look forward to incorporating some new projects this year.

There is a different craft for each day and mediums

Mary Eileen Grant

range from clay to chalk. Projects include canvas painting, finger puppets, and shaving cream stationery. My favorite project, the rain stick, returns to the calendar again.

Children are able to decorate mailer tubes with feathers, stickers, and markers. The tubes are then filled with rice and foil to create the sound of rain. The sun catchers are always a fan favorite, as well! Children use clear plates and glue as a base for glitter, sequins, and other shiny charms.

Once dry, these sun catchers will adorn many a sun-filled window!

Please remember to mark your calendars to attend the Revel. The dates are September 30-October 7. Bring your family to create a masterpiece with Junior League’s Artist for a Day in the Children’s Area! But do make note when planning your visit: Children’s Area hours will be longer than in years past! More time for more memories!

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Ways

and Means

The 2017-2018 League Year has a number of exciting fundraisers planned to support our mission in Shreveport-Bossier. As you are aware, these fundraisers allow the League to continue to fund our community projects, grants, and scholarships. Mark your calendars and come support us as we raise money for our great causes!

As October quickly approaches, we are preparing for the return of the fantastic Pumpkin Patch at Provenance! Get the kids ready for some fun family nights, lots of activities, and of course, pumpkins! This event was fantastic last year, and this year’s committee is poised to make it even better. Also in October, a fantastic week at the Red River Revel, one of my favorite League activities!

December brings with it the return of Winter Wonderland. This year, Winter Wonderland will be at Pierremont Mall on December 3. There will be crafts, snacks, pop up shops, and pictures with Santa. Get your smocked Christmas outfits ready, and bring your kids for some Christmas fun!

The King Cake Classic will continue this year in late January. Put on those running shoes and come for a 5K, a 10K, or just the king cake at the finish line! Turnout for this run last year was phenomenal, and the runners had a great time.

Our new fundraiser this year is Designer Bag Bingo, which will be held at SciPort Discovery Center in March of 2018. Be ready to shout BINGO—you could win a fabulous handbag while supporting the advancement of women in our community. Rumor has it that a Louis Vuitton bag has already been donated for this event!

In April, the Clay Shoot returns at the beautiful Los Paloma Sporting Range & Event Center in Benton. This event was fantastic last year. All of the shooters had a great time on the course and having lunch. My favorite thing about it: the best shooter that day was a woman!

If you’re looking for a League placement that will make you lifelong friends, consider a fundraiser. I served

Heather Courtney

on the Spring Market committee for three years. Three years! And all because I absolutely loved the girls I worked with. Many of them are now my closest friends, and taking the leap to a fundraising committee is one of the best decisions I made as a Junior League member. It’s definitely a challenge, but the relationships you have as a result of that time spent together are absolutely worth it!

Just a little reminder: unless you bought out of a Ways and Means shift for this League year, you must work two (2) Ways and Means shifts. One of those shifts must be a shift in a Pepsi booth at the Red River Revel, but the other is up to you. You can work a shift at one of these fantastic fundraisers, or you can work a cookbook shift. So pick one of these fun events that interests you, and come be a part of helping our League raise funds that directly impact our community!

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Memorable Moment s Provisional Social at Wine Count ry

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Celebrations Jennifer Cameron Hart (Active), DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, a nurse practitioner with the Willis-Knighton Physician Network, received the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2017 State Award for Excellence! The national award is only given to one Nurse Practitioner in each state. (PHOTO 1)

Lecie Israel (Active) and her husband, Ben, welcome a baby girl in July. Leigh Alexandra Israel was born on 7.17.17 weighing 6 pounds and 12 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. She is welcomed with love by Lecie, Ben, big sister Frances and big brother James. (PHOTO 2)

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Katherine A. Stringer, Jr. (Active) and William Pierre Davis are engaged to be married on November 26, 2017 in Shreveport. Pierre proposed on April 29, 2017, in the ambiance of Frenchmen Art Market in New Orleans. (PHOTO 3) Christi Rodriguez (Active) recently accepted the Executive Director position at the Renzi Education and Art Center, which provides free after school and summer programming for children living in and near the Highland neighborhood. She will oversee all operations of the center, as well as facilitate fundraising and promote community engagement efforts.

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Jennifer Steadman (Active) and husband Chris welcomed Emma James on April 10, 2017. Emma weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18 inches long.

(PHOTO 4) Elizabeth Guy (Active) married Andrew Langley on June 24, 2017 in Shreveport.

Rachel Caudle (Active) and husband Taylor welcomed baby girl Ellie Elizabeth on March 21, 2017. Ellie weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Proud sister is Anna Claire Caudle. (PHOTO 5) Congratulations to League members Allie Aiello (Active), Katherine Douthitt (Active), Heidi Kemple Martin (Active), Leslie Smith (Active), and Lauren Vizza (Provisional) for being selected to this year’s class of 40 under 40 honorees.

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Cookbook Recipe Crab Cakes with Mango Papaya Salsa Serves 8

Mango Papaya Salsa

Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped mangoes 2 cups finely chopped papayas 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 4 dashes of Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients: 1 pound crab meat 1 egg 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons butter

Directions: Place the mangoes, papayas, red bell pepper, and onion in a small saucepan. Add the water, sugar, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, ginger, allspice, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until the mangoes are tender and the mixture is reduced to the desired consistency.

Combine the crab meat, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, cilantro, Tabasco sauce, cumin, and white pepper in a bowl and mix well. Shape into 1 1/4-inch cakes. SautĂŠ in the butter in a sautĂŠ pan for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with the salsa.

Cutting a Mango Mangoes have a large flat pit in the center that can be difficult to navigate when chopping. To retrieve the most fruit, place the mango so that the stem is pointing toward you. Cut lengthwise about one inch on either side of the stem, cutting as close to the pit as possible. Trim away any excess fruit from the pit and chop. Score the cut sides of the two halves of mango and turn inside out. Carefully cut the protruding mango cubes from the peel.

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