Parishscope Spring 2013

PARISHSCOPE A PUBLICATION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | SPRING 2013

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SID POTTS, INC. THANKS THE JUNIOR LEAGUE FOR ALL THAT THEY DO.

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2012-2013 Parishscope Staff Editor Jennifer Skinner LaPierre Assistant Editor Ella Bridges Owen Board of Directors Executive Committee President Shelly Stone President-Elect Melanie Peacock Secretary Elizabeth Pippin Treasurer Crystal Williams Community VP Carolyn Tillman Membership VP Becky Berry Communications VP Shannon Lucas Ways and Means VP Elba Hamilton Nominating Chairman Heather Brown Board Members Placement Chairman Molly Maranto Assistant Treasurer Emily Rice PR&D Chairman Katie Loomis Sustainer Advisor Maureen Gamble Designed by Grace Vazquez Hardesty grace! graphic design + marketing Printed by Graphic Industries 850 Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. The Association of Junior Leagues International, 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.

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By Jennifer Skinner LaPierre

Spring is in the air, which means our Junior League Market Shopping for a Cause is right around the corner. Our Market Committee has been working diligently to create the best market possible and they are excited to share it with you! Be sure to flip through the pages to see all the events, including the Running for a Cause Mardi Gras 5K race, Breakfast with the Bunnies, Girls Night Out and Patron Party. And don’t forget the venue change: back across the river to the Shreveport Convention Center! One of my favorite sections in this issue is the historical perspective we continue to highlight as part of our 80th anniversary. Diane Bundy, our historian, has worked hard to bring you another 20 years of history of our League and it was amazing to see the events of 1973 to 1993. I am also honored to be a part of the Junior League this year for the generous gift to the City of Shreveport through the 80th Anniversary Campaign. The tree planting event was a huge success and will be cherished by the community for years to come. Enjoy this issue…and the spring!

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Letter from the President Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause Running for a Cause: Mardi Gras 5K Member Calendar Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier Timeline: JLSB Facts & Tidbits – 1973-1993; Shreveport-Bossier History Facts – 1973-1993; JLSB Past Presidents – 1973-1993; 80x80 Challenge 80th Anniversary Community Project Letter from the Sustainer Advisor Sustainer Spotlight: Susan Hardtner CAP Grant Provisional Update; Provisional Class Meeting Schedule Provisional Spotlight: Lori Grant & Robbi Persac Domestic Violence Education Done in a Day Ways & Means Member Spotlight: Ashley Busada Between the Lines Cookbook Recipe: Creamy White Chicken Chili Memorable Moments Junior League Scholarships

On the cover: Market Committee members Courtney Tulbert, Kelley Vosburg, Hathaway McMillion, Jessica Bennett, Leslie Stewart, Kristen Gary, Leigh Flood, Jennifer Taylor, Heather Price, Sarah Brooks, Jennifer Steadman, and Leah Feldt. Photo by Brian Lewis Photography

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Letter

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By Shelly Stone

President

Spring is a beautiful time of year in our community and a busy one for the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. It is also one of planning and seeing projects come to fruition. From planning for the future of the Junior League of ShreveportBossier to completing both community and fundraising projects, our members are hard at work.

This issue highlights the 2013 Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause which will be held March 7-9. We are excited about the move to the Shreveport Convention Center where we have space to expand and to broaden our fund-raising opportunities. With the support of our corporate partners, the community and our membership, the 2013 Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause will be one of the most successful. This support is important in raising funds to advance our mission which makes a lasting impact on our community. I hope you take advantage of our great spring weather and visit the 2013 Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause.

Along with planning and executing our annual fund-raiser; our members are also planning for the future of the Junior League of ShreveportBossier. The Strategic Planning Committee has met to review our roadmap for the future. The committee looked at many factors, such as measurable outcomes, input from members and recommendations by the Community Advisory Board to cultivate the plan. The committee has developed a plan that will meet our vision: Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Community Change and one that offers our membership the opportunity for continued training.

Spring is the time of year that our members plan for their future in the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier as each member is given the opportunity to choose a placement (their “job” in the Junior League). They can choose a community program, an in-league management position or a fundraising project.

The collective power of diverse women joins together in their respective placements to address unmet needs and forge effective coalitions, which can dramatically improve our community.

Through these placement opportunities, members are given educational opportunities for personal growth and volunteer leadership to develop their potential to most effectively foster positive community change.

For 80 years, the Junior League has found success in its commitment to providing effective action through trained leaders and volunteers. The Junior League’s training and experiences equip members to be most effective in their volunteer work, while also fueling their commitment to community service in other areas.

As our members make a commitment to their placement for 2013-2014 and the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier makes big plans for the future and set goals for our projects and our organization, we hope you will make plans to support the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier!

See you at the Market!

Shelly Stone, President

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.”

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~ Leo Tolstoy

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By Kristen Gary, 2013 Market Chair

The 2013 Market Committee has been hard at work planning for all of this year’s Market events, from Breakfast with the Bunnies to Patron’s Party.

Don’t forget, we crossed the river back to Shreveport this year. All events will be held at Shreveport Convention Center, giving our beloved Market room to grow and the merchants flocked to be a part of this year’s event. You will see some of your favorite shops and some fun new options as well. Be sure to flip through the next several pages carefully to see the schedule of events, the list of merchants and our wonderful sponsors. We have many new and exciting features of Market this year that we can’t wait for you to see!

New to Market!

• The Shreveport Convention Center offers a new layout of having all merchants and shoppers in one large space! Perfect for shopping, the silent auction and our special events!

• Special dance performances throughout the shopping day on Saturday!

• Both Girls Night Out and Patron Party have sweet Southern themes. Come for sassy shopping and sweet treats with your friends on Thursday. Then join us Friday night for a Southern Soiree. Ladies wear your best summer dress and dress your guy up in a bow tie and seersucker.

Both events have live music and a photo booth provided by Meredith Hammerick.

• Breakfast with the Bunnies will feature LIVE bunnies and pictures by Barnes Portraiture.

• More than 150 booths packed with items for you, your home and your family!

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photos by Brian Lewis Photography

Schedule of Event s

Thursday, March 7, 2013 General Shopping 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ~ $5

Friday, March 8, 2013 General Shopping 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ~ $5

Saturday, March 9, 2013 General Shopping 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ~ $5

Girls Night Out: “Sweet Southern Shoppin’” Sponsored by: Red River Bank and Sid Potts, Inc. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $35 Advanced, $50 week of Market and at the Door Entertainment: Mike’s Light and Sound Eats: Cantina Laredo for dinner and Bistro Byronz and Woo Hoo Whoopies for dessert Photo Booth: Meredith Hamerick Events Makeup Touch-up Bar: Couture Cosmetics

Patron Party: “Belles and Beaux” 7:00 p.m. til 10:00 p.m. $75 per person Entertainment: Earshot Graffiti Eats: Savoie’s and Aly B’s Bakery Photobooth: Meredith Hamerick Events Silent Auction

Breakfast with the Bunnies 9:00 a.m. $10 per person Eats: Monsour’s Professional photography with LIVE bunnies: Barnes Portraiture Special Performances: Thursday during Girls Night Out: Sandy’s Dance Center will perform Salsa Dances Saturday: Power and Grace Dance Group Shreveport Dance Academy Shreveport Little Theater Academy Evangel Wings jlsb.org | Spring 2013 Parishscope

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Merchant s 2013

20 Two 10 A Mother’s Touch A Plus Accessories A Tribal Affair Addison’s World Advocare Ala Carte Alice Back Nine Company Barnes Portraiture Beverly’s / “You Nique” Black River Antiques Block’s Permanent Painting Blue Isle Expressions Bonin Abstract Services LLC Bottle of Lights Caboose Boutique CELEBRITY STAR – Makeup Lips & Skincare Chaotique, A Rhinestones Boutique Charmed, I’m Sure Chinaberrys CJ’s Treasures company’s comin’ Cookie Lee Jewelry and Accessories for Fun Country Relics Crafty Guys Creations Dell Clark Jewelry Discovery Toys – Rose Brunette, Independent Distributor Divas and Dudes, a children’s shop Family Matters Boutique FAT RAT FAMILY Fickle Baby Funky Fleur de Lis

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Glam Girls Grandparents Secret Granny B’s Clothesline Granny Bee & Papaw Hornet High Cotton Clothing Company Hippie Chics J. Hilburn Custom Men’s Clothier John Oliver Dowdle Interiors Just Ask Creations Kahre & Co Coffee & Gifts Kendra Scott Kin-Mar’s Kollege Books for Kids: LSU Alphabet Book and New Orleans Saints Alphabet Book Larenkku Ventures Leighelena lemonhead apparel Little Cakes with Big Attitude Lolavie Boutique MilandDil Designs Ms Annette & Dave’s Antique Ceiling Tins MTDMB Pajama Party Pineapple Patch II Pink Zebra Home Puttin’ on the Glitz Redeemed Home Furnishings Reflection Designs by Jennifer RITZY GAL Robi’s ‘Riginals Rock ‘N’ Dee’s Jewelry Company Rodan + Fields Dermatologist / Monica P Dixon

rustic creations Rustic Rose LLC Scentsy – Jennifer McWilliams, Independent Director Scrap-Work Sew Elegant Designs Shop ‘Til U Drop Silver Ole’ Southern Metal Designs, LLC Stella & Dot Jewelry – Julie Stevenson Sweet Carolanne’s TeePees from Rattlesnake Crossing Texas Silver Mine Thats A Good Idea The Akola Project The Archive The Boutique The Children’s Shoppe The Courthouse Collection The Tiara Fits The Urban Gypsy Thrifty Liquor Townsend House Gifts Travelin’ Trunk Traveling Gypsy Treasures of the Ozarks Under Wraps Usborne Book and More By Andrea C Vanishing Heirlooms Antique and Vintage Jewelry Whimsy Boutique Yonnas Fashion

Thank you to our generous

Sponsors

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The weather was chilly, but the sun was shining bright as runners and walkers charged into Independence Stadium in Shreveport for the 2nd Annual Running with a Cause Mardi Gras 5K on February 16. Participants from as far as Monroe, La. drove to Shreveport to participate in the event and were excited to see all the kid-friendly entertainment, such as bounce houses from Duvall’s Amusement Rentals to a lively clown duo with Cece the Clown.

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Thank you to our

Sponsors generous

UL Coleman

Sales Recruiting Consultants Tango Transport Farmer’s Seafood Red River Bank Music Mountain CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier SB Magazine The Forum/City Life Santa Maria Produce

Import ant Dates to Remember •••••••••••• March •••••••••••• 2

4:25 – 5:45 pm – DIAD:

Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission

Between The Lines Book Drive

@ Barnes and Noble

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6:00 pm – Board Meeting

7-9 10:00 am – Spring Market

@ Shreveport Convention Center

General Meeting Walk Through

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9:00 am – Sustainer of the Year Breakfast

@ Shreveport Convention Center

5:00 pm – Provisional Meeting

@ Spring Market

6:00 pm – Girls’ Night Out

@ Shreveport Convention Center

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7:00 pm – “Belles & Beauxs” Patron Party @ Shreveport Convention Center

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10:00 am – Breakfast with Bunnies

@ Shreveport Convention Center

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CAB Luncheon

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LSU Bingo

Between The Lines Committee Meeting

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Board Reports Due •••••••••••• April ••••••••••••

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Between The Lines Recording Session

Ace Outdoor Advertising

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Annual Interviews @ Junior League Office

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LSU Bingo

Sportspectrum

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Between The Lines Committee Meeting /

Year-End Party

Ladelle Construction, LLC Kahre & Co. Duvall’s Amusement Rentals CeCe the Clown

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5:30 pm – Celebrating Our 80th Year

@ Shreveport Convention Center

Ladies, you do not want to miss any of these meetings!

Support your Shreveport-Bossier Junior League as we celebrate our 80th year! For further details, log in at jlbs.org and access the Member Calendar.

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JLS celebrated its 40th year with a three-part fund-raising event: a cocktail party, a cabaret and dinner and dancing. The cocktail party and cabaret—written by a Junior League committee and called “The Real Story Behind the Log Jam or Shreveport on Parade or Why Captain Shreve Never Made Admiral”—took place at the Civic Theater and the dinner and dancing at the adjoining Convention Hall. This history of Shreveport started with the Caddo Indians and ended with “a projection of modern times.” Directed by Howard Miller, associated with Cargill Productions of New York, the show had a cast of 100 JLS actives, sustainers and husbands of members. Net income of the event was $52,149.86.

JLS voted to establish the Rutherford House, a residential treatment facility for teenaged girls, in the 1973-74 year.

In July 1975, Rutherford House and Family and Children Services opened Olive Branch for boys 12-17 “who came to the attention of the Caddo-Bossier courts.” In 1976-77, The Rutherford House was selected by “the Institute of Government at the University of Georgia...for further study in order to develop a handbook of Criminal Justice.”

1973

1975

1977

Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft Louisiana Downs horse race track opened in Bossier City, Louisiana on October 30, 1974.

The Vietnam War ends with the fall of Saigon

In the November 1974 meeting, JLS voted to supply $15,000.00 for an arts festival that would take place on October 3-9, 1976. “The ‘Red River Revel’ will be a gift to our community from the Junior League of Shreveport in order to celebrate our very special bicentennial year.”

In September 1977, a JLS team researched the Caspina House and the history of Northwest Louisiana, 1850-1900.

This research laid the foundation for the Pioneer Heritage Center at LSUS, which opened on October 6, 1978.

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1979 Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first female prime minister, ending the rule of the Labour government party.

The One Child Policy is introduced in China McDonald’s introduces the Happy Meal.

JLS determined an interest in a Zoo in Shreveport. A Zoo Task Force was formed during the 1983-1984 year.

In 1986 the Zoo feasibility study was completed.

In 1987, the JLS and the City of Shreveport jointly financed a Shreveport Zoo and Gardens Master Plan and the study done was turned over to the City of Shreveport. The Zoo project was put on the May 2, 1987 bond referendum and the proposal was defeated.

1981 In the 1981-1982 Annual Report, Rebecca Roberts, Books Unlimited (cookbooks) chair wrote “Our sales have been good this year. We have experimented with a new form of brochure which proved very effective. We have sold books as far away as Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan and New Zealand, just to name a few.”

General Motors went into production in the summer.

The plant was located south of I-20 in the West Shreveport Industrial Park. It manufactured small pickup trucks.

Cost of Living in America in 1983: Automobile = $8,500 Average Income = $15,239 Gallon of Gasoline = $1.24 New Home = $75,300 Postage Stamp = .20¢

Photos Courtesy of: LSUS Archives and Special Collections, Noel Memorial Library, Junior League of Shreveport Collection

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Red River Radio started with one station KDAQ in Shreveport in the fall of 1985.

The first Rose Classic Golf Exhibition was held at the Shreveport Country Club on May 6, 1985. The host was Hal Sutton, 1983 PGA Champion. The event raised a net income of $132,000.

The Simpsons cartoon first appears as a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show.

The Apple Macintosh is introduced Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom opened May 23, 1984

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Pixar Animation Studios is opened The First Criminal convicted using DNA Evidence in England.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off opens 1987 is shortened by 1 second to June 11, 1986 adjust to the Gregorian calender.

1985

Disposable Contact Lenses available.

1987

For the Educational/Training Committee report 1985-1986, Margaret Sour wrote “For the past few years, most Education/Training workshops were offered during a training month, and the membership received general meeting credit for attending at least one. But, this year, our committee offered courses and workshops throughout the year.” The courses included: Low Calories with a Flair Selecting and Enjoying Wines Marital, Motherhood, Mid-Life and Other Crises Chinese Cooking for Couples Time Management (short course) Lawn and Garden Shape-Up Managing Stress Within the Family Winning With Good Nutrition

1989

1991

1993

The first of 24 GPS satellites is placed into orbit.

Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann announce cold fusion.

The first Web browser by Tim Berners-Lee brings together a variety of existing and new software and hardware technologies. Internet is made available to unrestricted commercial use and the number of computers on the net reaches 1 million.

The term “spamming” is coined.

The Dyson DC01, the original dual cyclone vacuum cleaner featuring constant suction was invented.

In the 1970s the I-220 Loop was started and continued to be built through the ’90s. The portion of the bridge crossing Cross Lake was controversial, but was finished in the 1980s.

Junior League Shreveport-Bossier Past Presidents, 1973-1993 Mrs. Charles Cody White (Sara Margaret Heard) Mrs. G. Allen Penniman, Jr. (Joan Calder) Mrs. John C. Marshall (Ann Pleasant) Mrs. Don Evans (Margaret Roberts) Mrs. Gordon Rountree (Laurice Wickersham) Mrs Peter Boggs (Mary McGee) Mrs. Spiro Cosse (Nancy Pfeiffer) Mrs. Richard H. Sale (Milly Hawthorne) Mrs. John K. Butcher (Kay Woodruff) Mrs. James H. Echterhoff, Jr. (Jean Freeman)

1973-1974 1974-1975 1975-1976 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983

Mrs. William Davis (Roxann L. King) Mrs. James E. Bolin, Jr. (Mary Gray) Mrs. James R. Mitchell (Anne Krison) Mrs. L.E. Pierson, Jr. (Connie Corkern) Mrs. Edward T. Braddock (Nita Harrell) Mrs. J. Bruce Lowe (Kathy Hagens) Mrs. Michael Adams (Susan Potter) Mrs. E. Stanley Matthews, III (Betty Beckman) Mrs. George N. Drake, Jr. (Carolyn Roberts) Mrs. Mike Whitehead (Martha Colquitt)

1983-1984 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993

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It’s Not too late to participate in the

80x80 CHALLENGE?

In honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, all membership is challenged to give at least 80 hours of community service and $80 to the League during the 2012-2013 year. Your donation will help to establish a restricted fund for Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.

Name: _________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Date:__________________

(As you would like it to appear)

Address: _____________________________________________________ City, State:_________________________________ Zip:_____________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ❏ I will commit to at least $80 and 80 hours* of community service in honor of the 80th Anniversary. Signature_ _________________________________________ ❏ I will commit to donating at least $80 in honor of the 80th Anniversary. Signature_ _______________________________________________________________ ❏ I will commit to at least 80 hours* of community service in honor of the 80th Anniversary. Signature_ ________________________________________________

80th ANNIVERSARY GIVING CIRCLES ❏ $80 Friend Circle ❏ $81–$1,932 Partner Circle

❏ $1,933 Anniversary Circle ❏ $1,934–$4,999 Champion Circle

Payment Information Gift Amount $_ ___________________________________________________________ ❏ Check enclosed ❏ Please charge my credit card (payable to JLSB 80x80 Campaign) ❏ MasterCard ❏ Visa ❏ AmEx Cardholder Name _ ________________________________________________________ Card Number ___________________________________________ Exp_ _____________ Signature _____________________________________________ V Code_ ___________ ❏ Please contact me regarding my employer’s matching program.

Mail to: JLSB 80x80 Campaign ∙ 2601 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71105 I would like to honor someone special with my gift as follows:

❏ $5,000–$9,999 Leadership Circle ❏ $10,000+ Visionary Circle

Community Service Information ❏ I am a Provisional serving in a Community Placement and I will complete my 80 hours through my current placement and through additional community service hours through the following: ❏ I am an Active currently serving in a Community Placement and I will complete my 80 hours through my current placement and through additional community service hours through the following: ❏ I am a Sustainer and I will complete my 80 hours of community service through the following: Organization

Est. Hours

________________________________________________ _______________________

In appreciation of __________________________________________________________

________________________________________________ _______________________

In celebration of ___________________________________________________________

________________________________________________ _______________________

In memory of _____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________ _______________________

Questions?

Contact Amy King at jrleaguesb@bellsouth.net or 318-221-6144 The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. is a charitable non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. *Can be obtained through community placements or through service to a community non-profit, school or church.

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“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

– Nelson Henderson

Project

80th Anniversary

Community

For eight decades members of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier have been figuratively planting seeds in our community that have made Shreveport-Bossier a better place for its citizens and visitors. From the first Junior League project, the Community Chest known today as the United Way to the Red River Revel, a bi-centennial gift to the community, these “seeds” and many other Junior League projects are still providing “shade” for Shreveport-Bossier.

On Friday, February 15, to commemorate our 80th Anniversary, the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier literally planted trees and provided “shade” to the community for years to come. To celebrate our 80th anniversary, we planted eighty trees in the median of Clyde Fant Parkway from Lake Street to the Railroad Bridge. This gift to the community will help to replenish the urban forest and will be a lasting celebration of this extraordinary milestone!

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Letter

from the

Sust ainer Advisor

By Maureen Gamble

The Junior League Shopping for a Cause is MOVING!!!

It will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center March 7 through March 9.

The Market is the leading fundraiser for the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier so come out to shop and to support a great cause!

The money that is raised through the Market goes into our community projects, our grants and the scholarship we award each year.

The Sustainer of the Year breakfast will be Friday, March 8 at 9:00 a.m. We will be honoring our Sustainer of the Year and her commitment to our community and to our League. Tickets are limited to 100, so get yours early. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 and the Market doors open at 10:00 for our shopping extravaganza! With over 80 vendors occupying over 115 booths there will be something for everyone!

We certainly don’t want you to miss anything, so if you have not been receiving e-mail from the Junior League please call the League office at 221-6144 to update your information.

The League is looking at various ways to keep us, the Sustainers, in the loop. I would hate for you to miss a thing!

I hope to see you March 8 at the Sustainer of the Year Breakfast!

Sustainer of the Year Breakfast

Friday, March 8, 2013 9:00 a.m.

Shreveport Convention Center Market opens at 10:00 a.m.

Tickets are limited to 100

Attention Sustainers!

Not receiving e-mails from the League?

Please call the office at 221-6144 to update your information. We want you to stay informed of the latest events and announcements!

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Sust ainer Spotlight

By Becky Berry, Membership Vice President I had the wonderful opportunity to spend the afternoon visiting with one of our very own sustainers, Susan Hardtner. Let’s just say that visiting with her was more of a blessing than I could have ever imagined.

Mrs. Hardtner moved to Shreveport from New Orleans, her hometown, soon after getting married.

This year, she and her husband will celebrate 50 years of marriage! She has always felt at home in Shreveport, since the first day she arrived. And I do believe that Shreveport is glad she came to town. What an impact this lady has made on our community!

Mrs. Hardtner thanks the Junior League for providing her with her professional training. It was through her years of service with the Junior League that she learned valuable skills in time management, collaboration, organization, marketing and communication. This valuable training from the Junior League has helped her in so many ways in every organization she has since become involved. Mrs. Hardtner was first involved in the Junior League’s Children’s Theater, which she loved. She then served on the Community Research committee. It is through this committee she had the opportunity to research and provide a recommendation to the City of Shreveport about the Barnwell Center, to help develop the Molly Webb Speech and Hearing Center and to help reorganize the mental health association locally. Mrs. Hardtner spoke passionately about how being a part of this committee taught her so much and how great the impact was from the Junior League on the community through the efforts of researching a community need that was not being met and finding ways to meet those needs.

As a young lady from New Orleans, Mrs. Hardtner understood how valuable the Junior League is to those ladies from outside the Shreveport area. The Junior League helped give “members a way to connect to each other through meaningful service to our community.”

Since her involvement with the Junior League, Mrs. Hardtner is now actively involved with the Greenwood Cemetery and the Spring Street Museum.

Listening to her talk about both of these organiza-

tions, it is easy to understand her passion for her community and for making positive, lasting impact. What a truly amazing woman!

Mrs. Hardtner spoke very fondly of her family and her church. She and her husband—her best cheerleader—are blessed with three children and 12 grandchildren.

The Hardtners have been members of Saint Mark’s Episcopalian Church for many years. She attributes much of her success to the nurturing she received from Saint Marks; the loving community of the church, worship, conferences and continuing education all continue to foster her growth.

Mrs. Hardtner left me with these parting thoughts to share with Junior League members new and old: “As we get older, we begin to have a sense of what is really important. So, we then begin to make decisions around [what is important]. I think part of this coming to terms is with an increasing sense of gratitude which helps get past any preconceived judgments and notions of other years. This frees us up to pursue what is important. Then, we are able to reflect and see the things and relationships that have marked our lives...helping to give us a sense of who we are now.

Most important, when we realize what is important, we have to then be intentional. Giving back makes a difference in our lives and in our community.”

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Grant

CAP

By Christy Canady

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) operated by the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. provides short-term financial assistance to nonprofits in the Shreveport-Bossier area that demonstrate the ability to address critical human needs. Recipients in recent years include Providence House support programs, the Robinson Film Center’s Reels and Meals and Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier. The 2011-12 CAP grant recipients illustrate the importance of education and teaching life skills to all members of our community.

Gift of Dance at Cindy’s Performing School of Dance, Inc. in Bossier City uses after-school activities such as dance, ballet, cheer, tumbling and the performing arts to instill life-enhancing values in underprivileged children ages three to 17. Gift of Dance Artistic Director Cindy Manning said the program builds character and she is proud to point out statistics that show an improvement in grades and discipline for program participants. The $3,000 CAP grant has been used to purchase tumbling equipment, mats and learning supplies for the program that exercises underprivileged children physically, intellectually and emotionally.

Young patients in the Children’s Hospital at LSU Health Shreveport are painting an alphabet of healthcare-related terms during their treatment stay, which could be as long as several weeks. Arts in Medicine volunteers take painting projects to the children so they can relax and practice art while they are constrained to hospital beds. This project involves a reading component where children associate letters of the alphabet with healthcare terms and learn the words. When all paintings are complete, they will be framed with a plaque recognizing the child and JLSB and will hang in the hall of the Children’s Hospital for all patients and visitors to see. In honor of the $3,000 CAP grant that buys painting supplies, cleaning supplies and framing for this project, some letters of the alphabet will feature terms dear to the JLSB mission, such as “V” for “Volunteer.”

About 700 Caddo Parish third graders were able to learn, sing, dance and play games during the 25th Greening of the Museum at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in December. During the Greening, each class of third grade students decorated a tree in the Rotunda around a historical theme. The 2012 theme was “Celebrating 200 Years of Louisiana” and tree decor varied from Blue Dog to Louisiana Waterways. The grant was used in collaboration with funding by Friends of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum to pay for ornament supplies, busing for students and educational entertainment by the Shreveport Opera Xpress. jlsb.org | Spring 2013 Parishscope

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Spring 2013

Provisional

By Kimberly Thornton, Provisional Chair

Update

Time flies when you are having fun and giving back to the community… that is if you are a Provisional in the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. With final meets underway to learn about our Community council and Communications council, the provisionals are very close to finishing up their first year in the Junior League. It has been full of fun activities, new friendships and wonderful volunteer experiences.

While several of our provisionals completed their community placements in the fall, many are just starting or are in the middle of their placements such as LSUHSC Bingo, Done In A Day-Spring and Between the Lines.

Each provisional is dedicating her valuable time and hard work to make the Shreveport-Bossier community a better place. The placements have been fun,

educational and worthwhile projects for everyone involved.

With the Junior League’s Shopping for a Cause around the corner, the provisionals will work the marketplace and continue to learn about the inner workings of our league. Through these activities and attendance at January workshops, February annual meeting, April Interviews and May dinner meeting, our new members are getting the wonderful opportunity to live the Junior League’s mission of “promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.” The provisionals are having a busy and productive year and wish the same to everyone!

Meeting Schedule

2012-13 PROVISIONAL CLASS

•••••••••••• PROVISIONAL MEETING* •••••••••••• Thursday, March 7, 2013 Time: 5:00 pm Meeting: Communications Location: Market at the Shreveport Convention Center •••••••••••• BOARD MEETING** •••••••••••• March 5, 2013 *Provisional Meeting dates and times are tentative at this time. **Provisionals must attend one board meeting. Board meetings are held at 6:00 pm at the Junior League office.

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1 The Christmas Party and Ornament Exchange for the Provisionals was held on December 5, 2012 at the home of sustainer Debbie Grand. Provisionals were invited to mix and mingle and enjoy the holiday spirit. In the spirit of giving, provisionals brought toys for Toys for Tots for the holiday season. The cookbook committee did a wonderful job of helping to prepare delicious food for the party. A special thanks to Debbie Grand who volunteered her home for the event.

1. A ngie Wray, Courtney Bailey, Taylor Felsher & Jessica Thornhill 2. M egan Bowdon & Ashley Rudd

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Provisional Spotlight Family: I am married to Gerod Durden. I have two children, Joshua and Brooklynn. We have two dogs, Cosmo and Rocket and three horses, Snowman, Shadow and Cadillac.

Lori Graham

Occupation: Attorney

Favorite Movie: Probably one of my all-time favorite movies is Shawshank Redemption. This movie entailed friendship, bonding and common decency even at one’s lowest point in life.

It shows how you can take your circumstance and use it to your benefit.

Hometown: Homer, La.

Fun Fact: I love dancing in the mirror.

College: LA Tech University and Southern University Law Center

Favorite Food: filet mignon

Hobbies: I enjoy camping, boating and horseback riding.

Favorite vacation spot: I would love to visit South Africa.

Family: I am married to Stephen Persac.

We have a cat named Belle.

Learned as a Provisional: This journey has inspired me even more to serve, share and be a positive impact/ influence for others. Being surrounded by others with these same goals is motivational.

Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice Favorite Food: I love raw oysters.

Occupation: I have the best job in the world! I teach Current Placement: kindergarten at St. Mark’s Cathedral School. Bingo at LSUHSC Children’s Hospital.

I love that we reach children of all ages.

Hometown: I grew up in Lafayette.

Everyone from toddlers to teenagers come together to participate in bingo.

College: I attended Louisiana State University, where It provides a safe and happy opportunity for the patients and their families to take I earned my Elementary Education degree. a break from all of the hospital “stuff.”

Hobbies: I love shopping, traveling, spending time with my family and heading to Baton Rouge to cheer on the LSU Tigers!

Favorite vacation spot: New Orleans—lots of our friends and family live there, and, of course, I love to eat at all of the amazing restaurants.

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Learned as a Provisional: I have loved learning about the history of the Junior League. The league makes such a major impact on the past, present and future members of our community.

Robbi Persac

2012-2013 JLSB Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is fortunate to have incredible volunteers, who are committed to our mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community. We would like to recognize this year’s outstanding volunteer at our Annual Dinner Meeting in May. This is your opportunity to recommend those you feel deserve this award.

We are looking for the volunteer who: • Is an active member in good standing; • Possesses outstanding performance visibility within League (of secondary and less importance is her involvement in and commitment to organizations outside of League); • Demonstrates the principles espoused in JLSB’s mission and vision statement and whose spirit and nature reflect a positive image of JLSB; • Exceeds the expectations of general membership with unsurpassed interest in voluntarism and a commitment to community service • Received at least one Leady Lady recognition during the 2012-2013 year

All nominees will be reviewed and the selection will be made by the Executive Committee. Please complete this form telling us why you feel this member should be honored as the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier Volunteer of the Year. Return your completed form to the Junior League office or email your nomination to Becky Berry, VP of Membership at becky.berry@lsus.edu

by April 9 Nominee:_____________________________________________________________ Placement:____________________________________________________________ Why is this member deserving of this award?

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Domestic

Violence Education

By Melanie Wise, Head Volunteer, Domestic Violence Education The members of the JLSB Domestic Violence Education team have been busy getting informed about domestic violence. The Providence House provided our team with training to help us understand the cycle of violence and the challenges associated with breaking it. The Providence House also took our team on a tour of the women’s safe house. Our community is extremely fortunate to have this shelter. We were impressed by the comprehensive services provided by the safe house. Each woman is provided with a suite for herself and her children, meals, individual and group counseling, legal services and a compassionate team of Providence House employees who are genuinely concerned for her safety and well-being. We were also trained on the importance of using a safety plan when fleeing domestic violence situations and how to develop and implement a plan.

Our first community event was volunteering at a local health fair where we answered questions about domestic violence and distributed information about the resources provided by the Providence House.

Every team member was deeply moved by the experience. Several women at the event shared first hand stories of how domestic violence impacted their lives.

I was especially moved by a gentleman who shared that he witnessed domestic violence in his home as a child and suffered emotional trauma as a result. I was pleased to learn that he is working with his church to develop a mentor program to teach teen boys that domestic violence is never acceptable.

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Our team also had the opportunity to receive valuable information from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding the dangers of stalking, which is a form of domestic violence. We learned that 1 in 6 women will be a victim of stalking during their lifetimes, most commonly by a former spouse or partner.

Did you know how easy it is for a stalker to obtain GPS and computer keystroke monitoring devices to track their victims physically and electronically? We will incorporate this valuable information into our domestic violence education program.

We are excited about our upcoming events and we are actively planning events for next year. If you know of an organization that would be interested in having our team present information regarding domestic violence, please e-mail me for additional information at Melanie.A.Wise@gmail.com.

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Done in a

Day

By Kathleen Kelly, Assistant Head Volunteer

I am so grateful that the League has allowed us to sow seeds of servant hood in our community.

On a personal note, the NWLA Food Bank touched me the most. It is hard to put this experience into words. We put packaged food in boxes to be distributed throughout northwest Louisiana. The food is primarily donated by grocery stores and food distributors. There are a variety of foods, cereal, spices, broth, etc. The boxes last about a month. What a blessing to be able to help others in need. I am so grateful to be a part of an organization that sees a need and does something about it.

Welcome to midyear Done In A Day! We had a fantastic fall and the spring is blooming with activities. In the fall, we helped package food for the food bank, served hot and nutritious meals at the Rescue Mission, painted precious children’s faces at Shriner’s 90th Birthday, and many more activities.

This spring we will add Susan’s Closet, an organization that helps high school girls find affordable and beautiful prom gowns. Also, Kendra Wheeler has been working with LSU Health Volunteer Services Department to volunteer to rock newborns in the NICU. Plus many more chances for service!

The DIAD placement is pure servant hood.

It is giving of your time to better someone else’s life. DIAD is working behind the scenes to show our community that we truly care about them.

By Susie Stinson, Assistant Vice President for Ways & Means

& Means

“…it is truly more blessed to give than to receive!”

Acts 20:35

Ways

Here is your last call to renew your annual membership in the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier! Please submit your annual dues of $120* so that our League can continue to support our invaluable community projects for ShreveportBossier.

Our membership of over 800 dedicated women make it possible for the Junior League to fulfill its commitments and mission. Help us continue to Promote voluntarism, Develop the potential of women and Improve our communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our League relies on our promise of service and monetary support.

With your support over the past year, we have implemented and continued many successful service projects. Our two new projects, Between The Lines and Domestic Violence Education and Prevention

in Partnership with Providence House, would not have been possible without your financial contributions.

Of course, our League’s other projects, including Kids in the Kitchen and Health Literacy Initiative, are running strong after your many volunteer hours and monetary support. So, to you, a big THANK YOU! These are only a few of the many community projects that your dues support each year. In addition, our annual dues fund the invaluable training and educational opportunities that develop all of us into effective volunteers, so we can make the biggest impact in the communities we serve.

We make it simple to submit your dues. You may mail a check, payable to “JLSB,” to the League office at 2601 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104. You may also log in to our Web site and submit your payment online at www.jlsb.org.

Again, thank you for all you do in support of our League!

*Active membership dues are $120, and sustainer membership dues are $95. Because the dues payment deadline of February 15, 2013 has passed, a late fee of $25 will also be applied.

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Member Spotlight Ashley Busada

Ashley Busada is quite the busy Junior League member as Co-founder of The Cinderella Project in Shreveport and Government Relations Director/Bossier Youth Leadership Director for the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.

But there’s still time for family and a few hobbies!

Family: I come from a very loving Lebanese family with two older brothers and a younger sister.

Hobbies: Tennis, running and baking Interesting trivia about you: In college, I got to campaign around Louisiana with Former President Bill Clinton for his wife Hillary who was running for the Democrat Presidential nomination.

Giving Back: I have gained a better understanding of volunteering and giving back to our community. The Junior League has shown me what it takes to be a non-profit, organize events, and create meaningful opportunities to those in need in our community. I was about to start the Cinderella Project in Shreveport because of the tools the junior league have provided me with. I have also found the Junior League to be very supportive of its members and I am now able to call the League a partner of the Cinderella Project

Favorite Placement: I love any of the placements dealing with children and health and fitness. I am very excited about my placement this year, Kids in the Kitchen Spring, and educating the youth on healthly eating and fitness!

Passion: I am passionate about the Cinderella Project of Shreveport which I am the co-director of. Founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in January 2008, The Cinderella Project is a 501(c)3 volunteer organization that fosters empowerment and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses to high school students who cannot otherwise afford them.

Since September 2008, the organization has collected approximately 15,000 donated dresses and distributed 3,600 dresses to students in 84 high schools in 18 parishes statewide. I am blessed to have the opportunity to bring the Cinderella Project to Shreveport and provide this opportunity to high school juniors and seniors in Shreveport.

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By Deidre Rollins, Head Volunteer, Between the Lines

I am very pleased to be the head volunteer for the pilot year of Between the Lines for JLSB. I have spent the last five years of my career in social services and interact on a daily basis with current inmates, recent parolees and children who are affected by having one or both of their parents incarcerated. I was ecstatic when BTL was announced during November small groups and I knew this placement was exactly where I needed to be.

Unfortunately, the State of Louisiana has the highest per-capita incarceration rate in the United States, arguably due to the high instance of poverty. Innumerable studies have revealed the cyclic nature of poverty and incarceration— poverty begets crime, resulting in incarceration, which begets more poverty upon release. What we in the “have” world often forget are the little people who grow up in this world that seems so foreign to us. No child asks to be born into a life where ends are not met and Daddy or Mommy is not there for a hug every single day. My older son is still upset about our separation after the birth of my youngest in August!

The point of the Between the Lines project is to bring parents and children back together in a way that no other project can. The children we send materials to are able to hear their parent’s voice any time they wish. Most of our participants record special personalized messages for the children, which is better than gold to a kid who hasn’t seen their dad in months or maybe years.

Our project is helping not only local families maintain a sense of togetherness, but children all over the state, as Bossier Corrections houses state inmates and not just local jurisdictions.

Frankly, though, my favorite aspect of this project is for the League ladies themselves. My volunteer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and I feel that many ladies have the opportunity to have heart, mind and opinion changed by the personal contact we make with our incarcerated participants. To me, people are just individuals whose life circumstances are all completely different and shape their past, present and future. It’s amazing to know that we have the opportunity to touch the lives of parents and children in such an inspiring and powerful way.

By Kelli Beason As a first-year active, I was very apprehensive going into my placement, Between the Lines. I knew we would be working with the inmates at a medium-security facility in Bossier City. I am not from the area and was unsure about the inmates we would be working with. Throughout the placement, I have learned that this particular jail is for inmates going through rehabilitation. They are in a nine-month program where if they do well, they can earn time back and go home sooner. As a group, we decided how to best match the books to the inmates and their children. Some of the inmates were very apprehensive and decide to not go through with the

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Per The Justice Center publication, “Children of Incarcerated Parents: An Action Plan for Federal Policymakers” • In 2007, more than 1.7 million minor children had a parent in federal or state prison. Research indicates that on any given day more than 7 million children may have a parent in prison or jail, or under parole or probation supervision.

• Children of incarcerated parents are at risk for poor school performance, drug use and mental health problems and more likely to be exposed to parental substance abuse, extreme poverty and domestic violence.

• A nationally representative study of children who came into contact with the child welfare system but were not placed in foster care shows that children of incarcerated parents who are involved with the child welfare system exhibit a higher level of emotional and behavioral problems than children whose caregivers had never been arrested.

• Approximately 79% of parents in prison reported having some form of contact with their children while incarcerated, including phone calls, letters and visits.

Only 39% of fathers and 56% of mothers in prison reported at least weekly contact with a child through letters, telephone calls or visitation.

• More than half of mothers and fathers in state prisons report having received no in-person visits from their children since their admission.

program and read a book to their child. We have discovered that many of them are poor readers and are perhaps embarrassed by this. However, those inmates who decided to participate were greatly appreciative. They are eager to read to their child and you can sense the joy they feel knowing their child is going to hear their voice, and have a book to treasure forever. We ask the inmates to read through the book before they begin so they are

comfortable with it. We ask them to say a short message to their child before they begin reading and then when they finish to also say a short goodbye. It is such a joy to hear these parents say hello to their children and you can just sense how grateful they are for our program. I look forward to meeting with the inmates each month and seeing the good work we are doing through the League with this service project.

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Creamy White Chicken Chili Mardi Gras to Mistletoe Pg. 34

1 tablespoon olive oil 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 1 onion, chopped 6 (15-ounce) cans white beans 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons oregano ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 49 ounces chicken broth 2 cups sour cream

Heat the olive oil in a stockpot and add the chicken. Cook for several minutes and stir in the onion. Sauté until the onion is tender.

Add the undrained beans, green chilies, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cayenne pepper and mix well. Stir in the broth and sour cream.

Simmer for 2 to 3 hours or to the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Ladle into chili bowls and serve with white corn chips and shredded cheddar cheese.

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Scholarships

Junior League

Now is the time to submit your application for a scholarship! Recommend this scholarship to anyone you may know who needs some financial assistance.

All applicants must meet the following requirements for the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier Inc. $1,000.00 scholarship: • Be a dedicated community volunteer • Be a graduating female senior in Caddo or Bossier Parish • Have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale • Have three letters of recommendation from a non-family member (teacher, principal, volunteer leader, minister, etc.)

• C omplete application form with Principal’s signature • Submit essay on why you are deserving of this scholarship Download the Scholarship Application form on the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier Web site at www.jlsb.org and return the application with required documents to:

Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. Scholarship Fund Attn: Scholarship Fund 2601 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104

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