Parishscope Fall 2020

PARISHSCOPE A PUBLICATION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | FALL 2020

Volume 54, Issue 3

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Happy Anniversary!

“For All Occasions”

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FROM THE EDITOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

Letter from the President

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1933 Society

Courtney Turner

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JLSB Belief Statement

The opening line of our mission is, “The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. is an organization of women committed to…” While what we are committed to is absolutely important, I would like to focus on the word “committed.”

I am proud of the level of commitment to our community displayed by our League and the various committees within it during these trying times. The global pandemic that we are in has brought its own set of obstacles, none of which has deterred us from accomplishing our goal: “to promote voluntarism, to develop the potential of women, and to improve our community.”

As you flip through the pages of our Fall issue, you will see how our Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp committee broke through the barriers of social distancing to connect with area children in a completely new way; you will read of the creative way that we welcomed our new Provisionals; and you will learn how Super Safety Saturday was transformed into a new and larger than life event!

As you will, no doubt, be able to see—you and your fellow woman made tough circumstances work together for the good of our community. We stood by our commitment. If our great start to the 2020-2021 League year is any indication of what the rest of the year will look like, I have every faith that this year will be one of the best years yet!

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Important Dates

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Letter from the Sustainer Advisor

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General Membership Meetings

10 CAP Grants 11 100 Years of Women Voting 12 Health Literacy Initiative 13 Red River Revel 2020 Update 13 Designer Bag Bingo Update 14 Provisional Update 15 2020-2021 Provisional Members 20 Pumpkin Patch 22 2019-2020 President’s Award Recipients 22 2019-2020 Volunteer of the Year 23 2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients 24 Super Safety September 25 Celebrations 26 Cookbook Recipe

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Cover 2020-2021 Board photo (not pictured: Tracy Prestwood) and inside back cover 2020-2021 Management Team photo

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PARISHSCOPE Staff

Editor Courtney Turner Assistant Editor Tara Jones Business Manager Tara Jones 2020-2021 Board of Directors President Saige Wilhite Solomon President Elect Sarah Giglio

Executive Vice President Margaret McDonald Secretary Hannah Alexander Treasurer Michelle Wallace Nominating Chairman Ginny Lamb PR&D Chairman Emily Smith Members at Large Kezia Pigford Maggie Pressly Sustainer at Large Kim Foret Sustainer Advisor Tracy Prestwood

2020-2021 Management Team Executive Vice President Margaret McDonald Communications VP Jennifer Bradford Community VP Kelly Clayton Fund Development VP Alex Person Membership VP Rebecca Radford Assistant Treasurer Jennifer Pou

Designed by: grace! graphic design + marketing Printed by: Paragon Press, 901 Tatum St, Shreveport, LA 71107 The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission.

We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.

Parishscope Quarterly Magazine Volume 54, Issue 3 ©2020 Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier Reproduction in whole or in part by any means is prohibited without written permission by JLSB.

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier 2601 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71104 Office 318.221.6144 Fax 318.221.4601 jlsb.org

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President

LETTER FROM THE

Developing the potential of women. This part of our mission has risen to the surface in my mind since assuming my role as JLSB President on June 1. While three months may not seem like a long amount of time, so much has happened since June to develop my own potential and that of our members. While the work does indeed look “different” as I expected it would when I wrote to you in my Summer Parishscope article, it remains meaningful, timely, and critical to the health and well-being of so many in our community. As we move through the months of the 20202021 League year, I am reminded daily of the creativity, ingenuity, and resilience of all of you—the members of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.

In June and July, our Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp committee put their heads together to develop a nearly all-virtual camp for children at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. Delivering weekly supplies and giving instruction digitally, they were able to share important health and safety information with the peewee classes each week. The one in-person session they hosted invited Shreveport Police Officers to share safety information and help celebrate the conclusion of the summer camp.

The Red Apron Pantry has continued to provide necessary supplemental nutrition to our growing client population through monthly distributions without missing a distribution day throughout the pandemic and the summer months. This committee continues to brainstorm ways to expand the pantry further so that we can offer an even larger selection of food options to our clients. Thankfully, we were one of the few food pantries in the area that did not lose power during Hurricane Laura, which means our September distribution was not interrupted due to food spoilage.

Our Super Safety Saturday committee has pivoted to a month-long Super Safety September online campaign that was kicked off by Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins on September 1. With limitations in place for large-scale, in-person events, these creative ladies got to work coming up with alternatives that will keep both our volunteers and participants safe while also providing the public with resources traditionally shared in person on the day of the event. Car seat checks will still be done by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office on site at Sheriff’s Safety Town on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. – Noon, and guests can “see a truck” as they drive through and receive a goody bag from one of our trained volunteers at the end. If you haven’t

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seen the social media videos being shared, I encourage you to hop over to the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier Facebook page and check them out! Click “share” while you are there so we can get this information into the hands of an even wider (virtual) audience.

While the Revel 45 was postponed until 2021, the Revel Artist for a Day committee is still working hard to put together art kits for area school children. These kits will be delivered to schools for take home activities for students.

I am so appreciative of our Community Council members who have been thinking outside of the box and finding new ways for us to operate these community projects during this bizarre time.

Our community projects would not be possible without our Fund Development Council and their fundraising efforts. Our first major fundraiser of the year—The Pumpkin Patch at Provenance—will also feel an impact of the pandemic. While we may be unable to host hay rides or in-person craft days, the Pumpkin Patch team is gearing up for its 5th year by adding online purchase and curbside pick-up options as well as Pure Barre “pop ups” and a number of profit share nights with area restaurants (that offer take out!) to expand our sales. Additionally, membership in our 1933 Society will be critical this year given the loss in fund development revenue like Revel Pepsi Sales due to the postponement of the 2020 festival. If you have not yet considered supporting the League through the 1933 Society, I invite you to read more about it in the pages of this issue and think about joining today. Your support helps us carry the mission forward!

Finally, our leadership has been busy this summer thinking through innovative ways to engage our members while also keeping everyone’s health and safety top of mind. This will mean changes to our general membership meetings and other gatherings. Talk about developing the potential of women—I am not sure I expected to become a Zoom or virtual meeting expert during my time in the League, but here I am attempting to learn and lead all at the same time! I look forward to seeing you (either in person or virtually) at our upcoming meetings and working alongside you to continue to fulfill our mission—which most definitely includes developing our potential!

Saige W. Solomon Saige Solomon 2020-2021 President

The 1933 Society is our annual campaign to provide our generous supporters a more structured way to donate to the League by joining at one of three levels of the 1933 Society— League Leader, League Advocate, or League Partner.

For the last eight decades, the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has been a positive force for change in our community. Our League’s largest contribution is in improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. This year we face unique challenges as we continue this important work in the midst of a global pandemic. While a number of our fund development events have been cancelled or postponed, our service to the community does not stop.

There is no doubt that the invaluable training received by our members is what has strengthened the existing talents and developed the new skills needed to meet these challenges head on. Our training is what sets us apart from other organizations and ensures that your investment will not just benefit our League this year, but will make a lasting impact on our community for many years to come.

We hope that you will consider joining the 1933 Society for the 2020-21 League year by November 30, 2020. Funding through the 1933 Society will be critical to sustaining our mission in the 2020-2021 League year.

To join the 1933 Society, go to jlsb.org and click Support.

LEAGUE LEADER - $1,000

Your gift of $1,000 funds our entire Summer Health Literacy Program OR provides three full days of Artist for a Day programming at the Red River Revel.

• Name recognition in JLSB publications and at JLSB fundraisers for 2020-21 year, including Designer Bag Bingo and King Cake Classic • Invitation to 1933 Society Celebration at the home of JLSB President Saige Solomon (including an entry into an exclusive Sid Potts jewelry raffle)

• JLSB Cookbook Trio—Revel, A Cook’s Tour, and Mardi Gras to Mistletoe • Four (4) VIP tickets to Designer Bag Bingo (each ticket includes reserved seating, dinner, drink tickets, and dauber) • Four (4) tickets to Sustainer of the Year lunch • If an Active League member, includes one Fund Development Shift Buyout

LEAGUE ADVOCATE - $500

Your gift of $500 feeds over 10 families for six months through our Red Apron Pantry OR educates over 10 middle-school-aged youth in our Safe Sitter program.

• Name recognition in JLSB publications and at JLSB fundraisers for 2020-21 year, including Designer Bag Bingo and King Cake Classic • Invitation to 1933 Society Celebration at the home of JLSB President Saige Solomon (including an entry into an exclusive Sid Potts jewelry raffle)

• JLSB Cookbook Trio—Revel, A Cook’s Tour, and Mardi Gras to Mistletoe • Two (2) VIP tickets to Designer Bag Bingo (each ticket includes reserved seating, dinner, drink tickets, and dauber) • Two (2) tickets to Sustainer of the Year lunch • If an Active League member, includes one Fund Development Shift Buyout

LEAGUE PARTNER - $250

Your gift of $250 supports one month of MAGIC (Mentoring Ambitious Girls to Inspire Change) OR over 25 children being exposed to important, life-saving health and safety information at Super Safety Saturday.

• Name recognition in JLSB publications and at JLSB fundraisers for 2020-21 year, including Designer Bag Bingo and King Cake Classic • Invitation to 1933 Society Celebration at the home of JLSB President Saige Solomon (including an entry into an exclusive Sid Potts jewelry raffle)

• One (1) VIP ticket to Designer Bag Bingo (each ticket includes reserved seating, dinner, drink tickets, and dauber) • One (1) ticket to Sustainer of the Year Lunch • If an Active League member, you can choose the two tickets above OR receive one Fund Development Shift Buyout

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JLSB BELIEF

Written and posted on June 3, 2020

The events of the past week have once again underscored the severity and violence of racism that our communities experience in the United States and across the world every day. As Junior League leaders, we cannot stay silent and sit on the sidelines watching as our community feels the heaviness of grief.

In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, these recent events have again raised the veil of racial inequities that are pervasive in our cities and in our countries. Seeing racial turmoil unfold in our communities is particularly painful and difficult to witness. As an organization that believes in building better communities and developing leadership potential in all members, many of us have asked what we can do.

We as Junior League women strive to be civic leaders in our communities. As such we should hold ourselves accountable for our own prejudices and biases. We must do the work. We must be willing to be vulnerable. We must be visible. We have to know when to be quiet and listen. And equally important, when to speak up.

We must give support to all of our members—neighbors, friends, coworkers, partners…and as an organization be an authentic ally in this fight for justice. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is as important as ever and as an organization we will work to identify opportunities for continued growth and leadership training in these areas. It is our goal and deep desire to provide ways for all women in our community to have their voices heard.

As The Association of Junior Leagues International Board of Directors said in a recent email to all members, “we welcome all who stand with us.” The same is true for the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. We will remember the names of those who have suffered at the hands of injustice and acknowledge the many names we do not know. We will stand united as an organization of women committed to the improvement of our community through the effective action of trained volunteers both now and for generations to come.

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier Board of Directors

Import antDates

TO REMEMBER

SUPER SAFETY SEPTEMBER (ON FACEBOOK!) SEPTEMBER 1 – 30, 2020 SUPER SAFETY SATURDAY AT SHERIFF’S SAFETY TOWN SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 PUMPKIN PATCH AT PROVENANCE OCTOBER 1 – 30, 2020 BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2020 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2020 MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2020 BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 2020 SMALL GROUP MEETINGS IN SUSTAINER HOMES NOVEMBER 10, 2020 MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2020 JLSB HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 8, 2020 MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2020 TENTATIVE: PAST PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON FALL TBD For more information about upcoming events, login to jlsb.org and access the Member Calendar.

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Sust ainer Advisor

LETTER FROM THE

Tracy Prestwood

HAPPY FALL!

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier always strives to meet the needs of our community while promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities. This year the work of the Junior League will look a little different. There will be no 2020 Revel and all community projects are being adjusted to meet necessary COVID-19 precautions. With all of these circumstances, the JLSB is striving to pivot and transition while maintaining its mission.

Sustainers are a vital part of the continued sustainability of the JLSB. I hope you will consider one or more of the following to support our Junior League.

• Host a November group meeting Due to the unknown numbers that will be allowed to meet in one location, there will be multiple locations hosting small groups. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 10, and may be held at 9 a.m., noon, or 6 p.m.

• Join the 1933 Society You should be receiving information in the mail soon detailing the member benefits as well as how these funds support the community through the work of the JLSB. Your generosity is so crucial this year because of limited in-person events and fundraising.

• Buy a cookbook I know that everyone has been staying home this year baking all of their favorite recipes, and we have good news because we have more cookbooks! We still have several copies of JLSB’s three amazing cookbooks, A Cook’s Tour, Revel, and Mardi Gras to Mistletoe. These make great gifts for everyone!

If you can support the League in any or all of these ways please contact me at tlprestwood@gmail.com or (318) 465- 0805. We are so grateful for any and all generosity given to the League this year!

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Mardi Gras to Mistletoe: A Cookbook of Festive Favorites from the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana includes more than 200 recipes for entertaining, with a photographic tour of the area through its special celebrations.

Each of the 12 chapters portrays a month of the Northwest Louisiana year, beginning with the area’s unique heritage and festivals, followed by a delightful arrangement of seasonal recipes, cooking tips, and culinary trivia. Recipes were contributed by League members, their families, and favorite local restaurants. The text highlights the region’s 300-year history and celebrates the beauty of Shreveport-Bossier City and the surrounding areas.

Retail Price: $26.95 Revel, first published in 1980, was reissued by popular demand in a 20th anniversary edition in 2000.

The cookbook is named after the now world-famous arts festival founded by the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and given to the city in 1976 as a bicentennial gift. It has sold over 50,000 copies.

Revel features 29 party menus for spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Menus include a mother-daughter tea, a tailgate picnic, and a Cajun Christmas. It has over 600 delicious triple-tested recipes chosen from more than 5,000 submitted.

Retail Price: $14.95

A Cook’s Tour of Shreveport: Favorite Southern Recipes was first published in 1964. Shreveport is known for its unique combination of traditional Southern cooking and Cajun-spiced dishes. A Cook’s Tour is a journey back into your grandmother’s kitchen, with classic Southern cookin’ alongside old-fashioned sweets recipes to treasure.

Retail Price: $19.95

Meetings

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Given the uncertainly still surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the JLSB Board of Directors is dedicated to the health and safety of our members as a top priority for this League year. Our general membership meetings (GMMs) will likely look a little different this year but we are working to still provide ways for us to gather as an organization on a monthly basis for training, personal and professional development, and social opportunities. Some months we will offer

multiple meeting times with an online sign up to ensure we are allowing for proper social distancing. Virtual options will also be available depending on the phase of reopen at the time of those meetings. If you have ideas or suggestions for making our GMMs more engaging and meaningful, we invite you to reach out to Membership Engagement Coordinator Catherine Guidry to share those ideas.

2020-2021

General Membership Meeting (GMM) SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER

JANUARY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – 6 p.m.

ZOOM MEETING

WEEKS OF JANUARY 11-15 AND 18-22 ADVISOR MEETINGS – VARIOUS LOCATIONS

OCTOBER

FEBRUARY

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 – 9 a.m., Noon, 6 p.m.

PROVENANCE CLUBHOUSE VIRTUAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE

NOVEMBER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 – 9 a.m., Noon, 6 p.m.

SMALL GROUP MEETINGS IN SUSTAINER HOMES

DECEMBER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 – 6 p.m.

HOLIDAY PARTY LOCATION TBD

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – NOON AND 6 p.m.

PETROLEUM CLUB

MARCH TUESDAY, MARCH 9 – NOON AND 6 p.m.

DOUBLE CREDIT MEETING CHRISTUS HIGHLAND

APRIL TUESDAY, APRIL 13 – 9 a.m., Noon, 6 p.m.

JLSB HEADQUARTERS, SUITE E

MAY TUESDAY, MAY 11 – 6 p.m.

END OF YEAR CELEBRATION LOCATION TBD

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Grant s

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP)

One of the lesser-known ways that the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier (JLSB) improves our community is by providing Community Assistance Program (CAP) Grants.

While the League is so proud of the community projects that we host ourselves, we also recognize that there are many community partners and non-profits that meet other needs within our community and occasionally the need arises for us to assist them financially.

Every year, the JLSB Board of Directors sets aside money in our budget to provide financial support for shortterm critical needs of non-profit organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Throughout the year, the Board reviews applications for these grants, awarding those who qualify for them in amounts of up to $3,000 until the budget for CAP grants is exhausted.

In determining whether or not to award a CAP grant, the Board of Directors considers the following criteria:

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1. T he Agency’s proposed project supports the mission/focus of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. 2. T he Agency addresses critical human needs 3. T he Agency faces the possibility of a disruption to a program or services 4. T he Agency has prospects for continued funding 5. T he Agency has an unforeseen need not covered by its budget or present financial resources 6. T he Agency’s clients will be significantly impacted by this grant 7. T here must be a volunteer opponent within the Agency 8. T he project must benefit the community at large rather than an individual

If you know of a non-profit that you believe meets these qualifications and would potentially benefit from a CAP grant, please let them know that they can download the application at www.jlsb.org/scholarships.

Women Voting

100 YEARS OF

Courtney Turner

This year, we celebrate 100 years of women voting.

Decades of the women’s suffrage movement led to the proposal and ratification of the nineteenth amendment, and the ripple effects of this new amendment proved to promote positive change throughout the years.

To celebrate a century of women voting, AJLI and

the Junior League of Charlotte hosted a virtual event titled, “Why the Women’s Vote Matters - Exploring the complicated history of the 19th Amendment.” Panelists Stephanie Young and Jordan Brooks of When We All Vote and The United State of Women, respectively, were joined by Grammy and Golden Globe nominated actress, singer, and songwriter Mandy Moore to praise the efforts of the women who made the 19th amendment possible, while also touching on the importance

HOW YOU CAN VOTE:

✓ Check your registration status ❏ and/or register to vote. ✓ If you choose to vote by mail, ❏ ✓ ❏ ✓ ❏ ✓ ❏ ✓ ❏

request a ballot.

Research your ballot.

Know your rights.

If you choose to vote in person, find your polling location.

Go vote!

You can navigate all of these steps and find more information at www.whenweallvote.org.

of voting in present times now that all women have full voting access.

This centennial milestone comes at such a unique

time in history. A global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, police brutality, the Black Lives Matter movement, a new kind of awareness of and the fight against human trafficking, and devastating natural disasters has filled much of the year 2020. It truly is an unprecedented time. What is now on the horizon is our next U.S. presidential election on November 3. The privilege that we have, as Americans, to get out and vote can bring a new hope to this whirlwind year.

From the passing of the 19th amendment to the

Voting Rights Act of 1965, women, and especially women of color, have continued to be at the forefront in the fight for equality and equal representation in our democracy. In fact, statistics show that more women than men have showed up to vote in every U.S. presidential election dating back to 1984, proving that we women are the backbone of this country. Mandy Moore said, “When women lead, everything changes.” Let us celebrate the great women who fought for our right to vote, and also let us be a light, a beacon of hope, in what seems like such a dark year.

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Summer Camp

HEALTH LITERACY INITIATIVE 2020

This year’s Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp committee pioneered how to execute a great program for children amidst the concerns and challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Our members rose to the challenge, surpassing all expectations, acquiring new skills, and demonstrating to our community partners our commitment as an organization. By using technology and observing all recommended safety measures, including communicating remotely at all times, our program was able to take place in the safest possible way for our members and for the children we served. The children of our community need our support now more than ever, and the Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp committee was positive and solution focused throughout the program.

Participants in the Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp were elementary age children from the summer program at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Shreveport. These children took weekly classes primarily facilitated remotely by our members who coordinated participation by various community partners. Over the five-week program, they learned about fire safety, dental health, healthy cooking, mindfulness, yoga, and met a local police officer. At every session, they heard from a community speaker, participated in an activity or craft, and enjoyed

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a healthy snack all related the theme of the session.

We only had one in-person meeting with the children, at which all health safety measures where carefully observed. This special event took place outside and featured a guest speaker, a member of local law enforcement, Officer Bradley. Officer Bradley runs a local community program for children and is deeply committed to the concept of community engagement between children and local law enforcement. During the fire safety session, students also met an Emergency Medical Services officer from the Shreveport Fire Department, Clarence Reese, who not only addressed safety issues, but also gave the kids an up close digital tour of a fire truck. The positive experiences these children garnered with local first responders were powerful, especially given the specific challenges facing our country at this time.

The value of community involvement, especially with children, cannot be overstated during this time of unprecedented uncertainty. Despite the myriad of challenges facing them, the Health Literacy Initiative Summer Camp committee never wavered in their commitment to our mission: promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Update

RED RIVER REVEL 2020

Saige Solomon

In July, the Red River Revel Governing Board made the very difficult decision to postpone Revel 45 to 2021 due to complications of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the JLSB is certainly sad that the Revel will not be taking place this fall, we believe this decision was truly in the best interest of not only our community and the Revel patrons and vendors, but also of our members that faithfully serve annually through Pepsi sales and our community project Revel Artist for a Day. Thanks to the creativity and ingenuity of our members, the Artist for a Day committee is still working to determine ways to get art projects in the hands of area school children despite the Revel cancellation. While the pandemic has certainly impacted a number of our fundraisers and programs, the JLSB remains strong in our commitment to the Shreveport-Bossier community. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Red River Revel in the future.

LOUIS – $2,500 PRADA – $1,500 Lee Davis Jodi Penn Rives The Cottage

GUCCI – $1,000

With the world coming to a halt in March, so did many of the events in our community, including our very own Designer Bag Bingo.

The 2019-2020 Designer Bag Bingo committee worked very hard throughout the year preparing and planning this amazing fundraiser and while they were not able to see all of their hard work to fruition on April 9, their efforts should not go without a big round of applause.

We would also like to thank all the sponsors who so graciously supported the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and this signature event. Without the commitment and support from these generous community partners, we are not able execute events like Designer Bag Bingo. Even though we were not able to have this event we would still like to give a big THANK YOU to the following sponsors of Designer Bag Bingo 2019-2020:

Progressive Bank B2WB Brown Builders Lang Orthodontics Sustainer Friends of JLSB

CHLOE – $750 Red River Bank

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Update

PROVISIONAL

“Together We Can” navigate this year and leave a lasting impact on our community. As we continue to maneuver through this strange time, this mindset is a reminder of what we can do as an organization. This experience has been far from ordinary, but I am looking forward to the unique and exciting memories this Provisional year will bring. With thirty-seven extraordinary women making up the Junior League of ShreveportBossier’s 2020-2021 Provisional Class, I know that together we will have an amazing year. These women bring a wide range of talents, skills, passions, and experiences to our organization and their excitement to fulfill our mission has not gone unnoticed. Among our new class you will find educators, dentists, nonprofit consultants...just to name a few. These women are already doing great things in our community, and I look forward to seeing the legacy they leave during their time in the League.

From the beginning, the pandemic has left its mark on this Provisional class. From interest meetings being held on Zoom to a socially distanced retreat, we are finding ways to continue this unique league experience with new guidelines and a positive spirit. From the get-go this group of Provisionals has been excited for the adventure ahead.

The unknown that COVID-19 brings has not phased them at all in this process. Despite the current conditions, the Provisional Class members were able to gather for their Provisional Retreat. We were able to divide the group between two rooms (socially distanced) at the League Office and even had some Provisionals join in through a Zoom session. Together, they were able to learn the inner and outer workings of the JLSB. This year’s theme, “Together We Can,” is to urge our new Provisionals to view this year as an experience that we will navigate together, into the unknown, while we fulfill our mission in the Shreveport-Bossier area. During the retreat, the women learned of their opportunities to come together through observing community placements, volunteering at upcoming Fund Development events like the Pumpkin Patch at Provenance, the King Cake Classic 5K/10K, or Designer Bag Bingo, and attending General Membership and Provisional meetings to get a better understanding of the future-focused vision our chapter of the Junior League has for our community.

Due to the need to minimize the number of occupants

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at retreat, Jessica Latin, Provisional Co-Chair, and the Provisional Advisors Elizabeth Martin, Chandler Moore, and Megan Strecker were instrumental in the deliverance of League topics. The leadership team shared information such as the governance structure of the Board and Management Team, benefits of membership, highlights from the 2019-2020 Annual Report, and the origins and impact the Junior League has made locally and nationwide.

As we look forward, we plan to bring in members of the Board throughout the upcoming year to share a more in-depth look into their specific positions and their memorable experiences within the League. A big thanks to the Provisional Leadership team. Retreat would not have been a success without you.

Typically a retreat does not conclude without Provisionals participating in a variety of team building activities and games. Due to safety concerns and guidelines, there were limitations with ways to interact and get to know each other behind a mask. To break the ice, Provisionals took part in a “Get to Know You Skittles/M&M Roulette.” Each with their own bag of either Skittles or M&Ms, the ladies would pull out a candy and depending on its color they would share something about themselves.

There were some great conversations that stemmed from this “sweet” break and some good laughs as well. As we plan for the upcoming League year, we are developing new and creative ways to provide more opportunities for our Provisionals to get to know their Provisional class and the other members of the League.

In their first Provisional meeting, our new members will learn more about our various community projects.

They will learn more information about our wide array of projects such as MAGIC, Red Apron Pantry, and Safe Sitter, just to name a few. Throughout the year, Provisionals will observe three community placements to better understand the various ways our organization is able to reach and impact the Shreveport-Bossier community. These observations will also serve as a guiding point to help the Provisionals in deciding on a placement in the spring.

Although this year is faced with many unknowns, “Together We Can” have the greatest year yet and with the addition of our new Provisionals, we will leave a lasting mark on our community.

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Marissa Adams

Sydney Dickson

Hometown: Alexandria, LA Career/Occupation: Physician Assistant - Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with friends and family and traveling with my husband.

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

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Victoria Sanford Fletcher

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Career/Occupation: Physician Hobbies/Interests: Performing arts, motivational speaking, learning a new skill, interior design, bricolage, traveling, athletics.

Hometown: Castor, LA Career/Occupation: Third Grade Teacher Hobbies/Interests: Running, reading, spending time with family and friends.

Hilary Henson George Broox Boze, Ph.D. Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Medical Entomologist Hobbies/Interests: I’m a certified Cicerone (beer taster), enjoy solving puzzles, hiking, water sports, TRX, and international travel.

Lindsey Tassin Brown Hometown: Brusly, LA Career/Occupation: Family Medicine Physician Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cross stitching, cooking, and Netflix binge watching.

Adalyn Craig Hometown: Ferriday, LA Career/Occupation: Sales Representative for Cintas Corporation Hobbies/Interests: I love to cook and try new things in the kitchen. I have also recently developed a new found love for my Peloton and spin during quarantine.

Hometown: Texarkana, TX Career/Occupation: Sales - Account Manager Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy time with my family, friends, and my wonderful fur babies. I love any activity outdoors especially paddle boarding, the lake, canoeing, or just laying by the pool. Traveling is also what I could never get enough of as well as shopping and eating all the food!

Felecia Gipson Hometown: Chataignier, LA Career/Occupation: Instructional Coordinator at Eden Gardens Magnet School Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, educational research, photography, uplifting youth through confidence-building and selfawareness, voluntarism, and service through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Camy Kirkland Gurinsky Hometown: Haughton, LA Career/Occupation: Controller and Director of Finance Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, event planning, and spending time with my family and friends.

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Provisional Members Lauren Hawkins

Alicia Joiner

Hometown: Franklin, TN Career/Occupation: Associate Director of Admission Centenary College Hobbies/Interests: Working out, traveling, spending time with friends and family.

Hometown: Batesville, MS Career/Occupation: Sales Manager Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, volunteering, reading, arts and crafts.

Angela Henderson Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Asst. Executive Director of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Organization & Sexual Assault Crisis Center Director Hobbies/Interests: Enjoying my precious family, journaling, watching self-help and other educational TedTalks, volunteering with my daughter.

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Brittany House

Kari Kennon

Hometown: Haughton, LA Career/Occupation: Dentist Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, painting, kayaking, LSU Football, reading, art appreciation, concerts, festivals, and food (cooking, baking, and eating it).

Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Freelance Production Assistant for Film and Theatre Hobbies/Interests: Training my dog, Ella, yoga, film festivals, singing.

Chelsa Jackson-Reese Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Counselor Hobbies/Interests: Sports, traveling, concerts, spending time with family and friends.

Kristin Marie Johnson Hometown: Laurel, MS Career/Occupation: I work in the consumer finance industry as a district supervisor.

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy traveling as well as cooking and baking home made meals and desserts! But nothing beats spending quality time with family and close friends.

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Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Chief Financial Officer Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, teaching dance & fitness, financial coaching, reading.

Kyleen Kilcline Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Manager of technology solutions at McKesson Hobbies/Interests: Playing tennis, being on the lake, and spending time with family.

Heather Nicole Medaries Hometown: West Monroe, LA Career/Occupation: Outreach & Program Coordinator at Alzheimer’s Association Hobbies/Interests: Reading, running, quality time with friends, and traveling.

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Tiffany Miller

Sara Patronella

Hometown: Shiner, TX Career/Occupation: Graduate Student/High School Science Teacher Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, backpacking, playing tennis and golf, tackling DIY home renovations, watching college football, and teaching others about science-related topics.

Hometown: Houston, TX Career/Occupation: Grants Officer Hobbies/Interests: Reading, biking, and singing.

Alyssa Moore

Jacqueline Hope Pracht

Hometown: Pineville, LA Career/Occupation: Insurance Agent at Farm Bureau Hobbies/Interests: Running, shopping, and spending time with my sweet husband and family.

Hometown: Blanchard, LA Career/Occupation: Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing at MontClair Assisted Living Hobbies/Interests: Sailing, baking, dog mom, and running.

Ashley F. Morgan Hometown: Minden, LA Career/Occupation: Executive Director of Bayou North Area Health Education Center Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy traveling, shopping, and spending time with husband, TJ, daughter, Aubrey, and son, Ashton.

Carlissa Myles-Arkansas Hometown: Minden, LA Career/Occupation: Registered Nurse Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband and son, traveling the world with family and friends, crafting, and relaxing when provided the opportunity. I have a special interest in the population with mental illnesses and children with special needs. I am currently a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and Caddo Parish Schools’ Special Education Advisory Council.

I have chosen to serve to provide perspective on disparities within mental health and special education and hope to bring forth change.

Haley Ratliff Hometown: Jackson, MS Career/Occupation: Front Office/Southern Roots Dentistry Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, exercising, sports activities, shopping.

Ellen Kate Reid Hometown: Kilgore, TX Career/Occupation: Head Cheer & Dance Coach at Centenary College Hobbies/Interests: Binge watching shows and spending time with my dogs.

Hayden Rooney Hometown: Mandeville, LA Career/Occupation: PreK 3 Teacher, St. Mark’s Hobbies/Interests: Walking my dogs and crafting.

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Provisional Members Ashley Sandel

Savannah Wehling

Hometown: Natchez, MS Career/Occupation: MICU nurse Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling.

Hometown: Haughton, LA Career/Occupation: Nonprofit Business Consultant Hobbies/Interests: Anything outdoors, reading, community development.

Chelsea Shrell Hometown: Hall Summit, LA Career/Occupation: Registered Dental Assistant at Southern Roots Dentistry Hobbies/Interests: Baking, reading, organizing, and activities with my child and family.

Morgan Temple Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Stay-at-home mom Hobbies/Interests: I have three babies under three so that is my hobby right now!

LaKeisha Myles Towner Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Educator Hobbies/Interests: Volunteering, shopping, spending time with my kids and family.

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Marquita White Hometown: Ringgold, LA Career/Occupation: Teacher Hobbies/Interests: Reading and traveling.

Katie Wildes Hometown: Shreveport, LA Career/Occupation: Entrepreneur Hobbies/Interests: Working out, running, and ball mom.

Shuntay Monique Wilson Hometown: Haughton, LA Career/Occupation: Assistant Principal Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, shopping, spending time with family, and continuing my learning by attending conferences and professional development workshops.

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Patch

PUMPKIN

Fall is here and the Junior League Pumpkin Patch at Provenance awaits you!

2020 has been quite a year and we are all ready for some autumn happiness. The fall decorating season is finally here. It’s time for all your favorite things: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, Halloween, cozy sweaters, pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, and all things fall.

What better place to get your pumpkin decor and a perfect backdrop for your fall photos than at the Pumpkin Patch at Provenance?!

This season, the Pumpkin Patch at Provenance may look a bit different than it has in seasons past. Due to COVID-19, the Pumpkin Patch committee has worked hard to put safety precautions in place to ensure the health and safety of our patrons and community members.

We are also excited to announce that the Pumpkin Patch at Provenance will be offering curbside pick-up this year. There will be a link available on the JLSB website

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for you to submit your order and select a pick-up time. Of course, if you love wandering the patch searching for the perfect pumpkin, “in patch” shopping will be available as well.

The Pumpkin Patch at Provenance helps to raise funds for the some of the incredible community projects that the League is involved in. We are so thankful for the continued support from the community and especially the support of our sponsors. A special shout out to Provenance for sponsoring the Pumpkin Patch at Provenance’s location again this year. We know that our visitors love the location and appreciate the beauty of Provenance. We couldn’t do it without you and the rest of our generous sponsors. We are looking forward to a successful patch year and we hope to see you there!

It’s not too late to become a sponsor for this year’s Patch. If you are interested in sponsoring, please email: jlsbpumpkinpatch@gmail.com for details.

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HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SEASON AT THE PATCH Safety Precautions: • All JLSB volunteers will be required to wear a mask while working the Patch.

• All patrons of the Patch are asked to wear a mask while at the Patch.

• Any and all activities at the Patch will be socially distanced.

• Hand Sanitizer Stations will be provided throughout the Patch.

• The Patch is strongly encouraging the use of credit/debit cards.

Things to look for at the Patch: • JLSB is teaming up with SugarWalk Popcorn and selling delicious popcorn at the Patch ALL MONTH LONG! • JLSB is also teaming up with Pure Barre Shreveport.

Pure Barre will be hosting two (2) pop-up classes at the Pumpkin Patch.

• Storytime with the Shreve Memorial Library.

• Kids crafts will be available on the weekends. We are striving to ensure these activities are socially distanced and some may be available for take home.

Patch Details: This year the Patch is hosting a Sponsor night on Tuesday, September 29 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Our sponsor night is exclusive to our amazing and generous sponsors.

League Night: Wednesday, September 30 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. League night is open exclusively to our League members.

The Patch is open to the public from Thursday, October 1, 2020 through Friday, October 30, 2020.

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2019-2020 PRESIDENT’S AWARD MELISSA AIRHART LIZ LAFITTE

Melissa Airhart served as the editor of the Parishscope for two consecutive years, after 2019-2020 President Katherine Douthitt asked her to return to the job after the assistant editor moved unexpectedly. Last year, Melissa oversaw branding standardization in our four-issue publication and put into practice lots of new ideas like pieces on our legacy members and League history. Moreover, she truly cared about her work and the League, and has applied the skills she learned to other community work—most recently as the editor of the South Highlands school newsletter.

Liz Lafitte served as the 2019-2020 Fund Development Vice President and ex-officio Digital Cheetah extraordinaire. She went above and beyond helping with some of the more technical tasks, and did it all with a smile (and saved Katherine hundreds of hours probably!). She was willing to help out wherever and however she was needed, always with a great attitude.

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2019-2020 VOLUNTEER OF THE STACEY MELERINE

Stacey Melerine was the Red Apron Pantry’s fearless leader last year and our newest community project blossomed with her at the helm. In the process, she oversaw numerous improvements, most notably, taking the Pantry from a mobile, box delivery system to a client’s choice pantry model in our very own Suite D where clients can choose their own groceries. She applied for grants through her employer and secured $1,000 for the RAP. With this funding, she was able to purchase a freezer for the Pantry and expand the offerings of the Pantry to perishable items. Each month, she ensured that healthful items were available and provided healthy recipes for items distributed. When we entered the COVID-19 crisis in March, she was quick to institute safety measures for our volunteers and clients and maintained quality service throughout the crisis. The Red Apron Pantry was one of the few pantries in our area that remained open through the Stay-at-Home order. When Stacey saw the closures of other pantries, she decided to add additional distributions of muchneeded food supplies to support the food needs of those who might go hungry without the additional assistance. As a result, the Red Apron Pantry was able to serve our regular clients and many new families, as well.

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The winners of the 2019-2020 JLSB Scholarships are Lillie Johnston and Jennifer Langston.

Lillie Johnston is a graduate of Byrd High School.

While attending Byrd, she founded Growing for Good, a club focused on growing fresh produce to donate to Common Ground’s food pantry. In spending more than 250 hours in service to our community since May 2018, she created a Little Free Library and collected 2,500 books for it, volunteered at Creswell Elementary, organized blood drives, and much more. Lillie will pursue undergraduate education at Texas Christian University (TCU).

Jennifer Langston is a graduate of Plain Dealing High School in Bossier Parish. Jennifer has a big heart and is constantly helping others while maintaining high grades and being a softball star. She is an active volunteer through her church and 4-H Club, where she spearheaded creating and collecting holiday cards for local nursing homes and gathering items to support after school programs. Jennifer will pursue undergraduate education at University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM).

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September

SUPER SAFETY

Over the past several months, the world around us has changed and has forced us to shift our way of life to adjust to a new normal. The changes in our lives have not been easy, but in some cases, they have allowed us to slow down, re-evaluate, and focus on what is important.

Just as we have had to make changes in our personal and professional lives, our organization has also had to make changes. One League event that will look different than in years past is our annual Super Safety Saturday event.

As we prepare for our 11th year of Super Safety Saturday, the League remains committed to its vision of educating the community on safety and health. The events of this year have had the dual effect of requiring a change in how these services are presented and also requiring that new safety information be presented in line with the spirit of the event.

To that end, we will be using social media as a safe alternative to present different safety videos to the public, and spread out the event over a longer period of time. Over the course of September, the Super Safety Saturday committee will post videos that have been provided by people and groups in our community, as well as League Members, to our Facebook page. Think: Super Safety September! These videos will discuss body safety techniques, social distancing, how to stay hydrated, and so much more. Our vision for this new virtual event is to encourage families to take the time to watch these short videos together to learn more about various forms of safety. We hope and anticipate that these videos will spark

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questions and curiosity about different safety measures, leading to productive conversations and learning opportunities.

In addition to our virtual Super Safety September event, we plan to continue our support of Sheriff’s Safety Town and its free Car Seat Safety Check. This event will be held at Sheriff’s Safety Town (8910 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71118) on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We are also working on a Drive Thru Touch-a-Truck event which we intend to have take place alongside the Car Seat Safety Check. This fun family event will allow the public to stay in their cars and drive by various vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, school buses, etc.), providing the children with an up-close view.

We feel that this new Drive Thru will provide an exciting, and safe, alternative to our normal Touch-a-Truck event.

Even though things look different this year, we look forward to continuing to educate the community on safety techniques in a meaningful way. This education is important, not only to the League, but to the community.

We are so thankful that we have the right people and the right tools to provide this service to our community. We hope that each of our League members will help us to promote this event on social media and will come out to Sheriff’s Safety Town on September 26, 2020.

Thank you to the Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department, Sheriff’s Safety Town, the many other community sponsors, and participants who helped us make Super Safety Saturday possible this year!

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WHERE: Sheriff’s Safety Town 8910 Jewella Avenue Shreveport, LA 71118

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ADMISSION: FREE!

Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and Sheriff’s Safety Town present the 11th Annual Super Safety September Celebrating 12 Years of Sheriff’s Safety Town!

Enjoy family fun and educational activities on our Super Safety Saturday Facebook events page throughout the month of September, as well as an exciting Drive Thru Touch-a-Truck event and Interactive Car Seat Safety Check on Saturday, September 26 at Sheriff’s Safety Town (8910 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71118).

Celebrations

Stephanie Ferris Foster (Active) has joined the family business

at Ferris OfficeSmart, LLC as the Director of Marketing and Business Development! She is now the third generation of the Ferris family suiting Shreveport-Bossier City and surrounding cities. They have supplied and furnished local offices, schools, hospitals, and beyond for over 40 years.

She says that she is humbled to continue the legacy! (pictured at right)

Congratulations to League members Katrina Farris, Shuntay Wilson, and Elizabeth Wong for being selected

Nicole Odom (Active) earned the position of Service Unit Manager for Girl Scouts.

for the 2020 class of 40 Under 40! (pictured above)

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COOKBOOK RECIPE ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATO SALAD Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds small red new potatoes, cut into wedges 1 red onion, cut into wedges 4 tbsp olive oil (split in to 2, 2 tbsp portions) 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 red bell pepper, cut into small chunks 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Directions: Toss the potatoes, onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper in a shallow

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baking pan until coated and spread in a single layer. Roast at 450 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown, stirring occasionally. Spoon the potato mixture into a bowl.

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Whisk the vinegar and remaining 2 tbsp olive oil

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potato mixture. Add the bell pepper and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve warm or at room temperature.

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