Parishscope Spring 2015

PARISHSCOPE A PUBLICATION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | Spring 2015

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From the Editor

Table of Contents

Margaret McDonald Springtime is here, and the Parishscope team is celebrating this time for new beginnings with a redesigned magazine! We hope you enjoy the new look. Our cover story features Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause, which will take place Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8. On page 17, you will find a full schedule of events, including Girls’ Night Out and Breakfast with the Bunnies. Be sure to mark your calendars for two additional fund development events that will take place this spring—Glow in the Dark 5K & ½ Mile Family Fun Run on April 23 and Give for Good Day on May 5. These fundraising events make the JLSB’s community placements, including featured placements Between the Lines and Bingo, possible.

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Letter from the President Give for Good Announcement Member Calendar Letter from the Sustainer Advisor Sustainer of the Year: Milly Sale Westwood Elementary Update Easter Egg Hunt Active Member Spotlight: Holly Witte Volunteer Appreciation Provisional Update & Calendar Provisional Spotlight: Ainsley Rutkowski Between the Lines CAP Grants Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause University Health Bingo Save the Date: Glow in the Dark 5K Education Recap #IAmJLSB Video Announcement Planning your JLSB Career Memorable Moments Cookbook Recipe Celebrations Volunteer of the Year Nominations

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Cover photo by Powell Photography, www.powellphoto.net

2014-2015 Parishscope Staff

Secretary Molly McInnis

Nominating Chairman Elizabeth Pippin

Editor Margaret McDonald

Treasurer Tiffany Paine

PR&D Chairman Melissa Flores

Assistant Editor Nicole Huskey

Community VP Kendra Meiki

Board Members

Board of Directors Executive Committee

Membership VP Calli Thompson

Placement Chairman Christine Fortson

President Elba Hamilton

Communications VP Heidi York Gerkin

Assistant Treasurer Leah Feldt

President-Elect Lila Knicely

Ways and Means VP Kristen Powers

Sustainer Advisor Toni Thompson

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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President

Letter From the

Spring is almost here! It is one of my favorite times of the year! The arrival of spring and the last months of our League year mark three important components of our League: placement, fundraisers, and recruitment.

For Actives members in our League, the arrival of spring is a sign of a new beginning. The placement process allows us to reinvent ourselves. No matter what you are currently doing as an Active member in the League, soon you will have a new placement that will allow you the opportunity to explore a new council or committee and to put your skills to work or let you acquire new ones.

Wherever you are placed next year, know that the process is a very thoughtful one that tries to match your interests and skills with the needs of our League and community.

A new placement is always exciting. You will help create many things for the League and our community that may be difficult to see in the middle of the placement year, but often, when you look back, perhaps as a Sustainer, you will see the importance of that placement and what you helped create. Your new job will come with obstacles, but I hope you understand that behind every obstacle is a great opportunity. Obstacles are important for teaching, as they often require patience, perseverance, and an open mind.

Resiliency is required! Fight discouragement—lean on those that have come before you and ask for their help.

In addition to placement, springtime in our League is important because of several big fundraisers: Market, the Glow Run, and Give for Good. Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause is a great opportunity for you to bring friends and enjoy a wonderful time, all while helping our League raise funds that will benefit Shreveport-Bossier with our wonderful community projects and Cap Grants.

As markets have been in a decline nationwide, we are very grateful for the support of all our members that helps us continue to produce an event of such magnitude. This year’s Market committee has many new and fresh ideas planned for the weekend event. I hope you have the opportunity to read their article inside our magazine and get excited for our 14th Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause.

The Glow Run and Give for Good are also very

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Elba Hamilton

unique fundraisers that attract diverse audiences and allow us to educate them on what the League does in the community. This year’s Glow Run will feature a pre-party with lots of glow activities to entertain the entire family. Give for Good allows you the flexibility to help raise funds from the comfort for your house, your worksite, or wherever you spend the majority of your time during the day. This unique 24-hour online giving challenge, led by The Community Foundation of North Louisiana, is the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to our League, without having to commit to attending one of our events.

It raises awareness about the many services our organization provides to the community. It is our hope that the next generation of philanthropists in our area notice our organization and decide to join us and our members during this day of giving. Be on the lookout for special hourly cash prizes, so you can have an idea of when to donate, in an effort to magnify all of our gifts.

Finally, spring is the time that we formally start the process of recruitment. This is a very important process that takes the support of all of our 750 members. Please let others know about what you do or did in the League this past year! It is an open invitation extended to all potential candidates, who must be over the age of 24, that would like to improve our community by committing to serve through our League. New members allow us to continue the legacy our founders started 82 years ago through helping others in the community and training volunteers.

Our Regional Training speaker Abbie von Schlegell told us “People support what they helped create.” This spring, don’t let the opportunity to support your League slip away. The commitment to being actively involved in the League through your placement, participating in our fundraisers, and recruiting new members are ways in which we can help support our League!

Elba Hamilton President

Savethe Date

Give for Good Day

On May 5, 2015, please visit www.giveforgoodnla.com and give to the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.

You have 24 hours to give, and donations begin at $5.

We challenge 100% of JLSB membership to participate in Give for Good Day!

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Import ant Dates to REmember Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause

March 6-8 Shreveport Convention Center Don’t forget to sign in to get your March General Meeting credit!

Scholarship Applications Due March 10

Placement

March 12 is the deadline to rank your placement preferences!

Volunteer of the Year Applications Due April 7

Annual Individual Meetings And General Meeting April 14 JLSB Headquarters

Glow in the Dark 5K April 23

Give for Good Day May 5

May Dinner Meeting May 12, 6 p.m.

Petroleum Club

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

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Sust ainer Advisor Letter From the

Toni Thompson

Why am I a Sustainer?

Haven’t we all been asked, “Are you still in the League?” What do you say? How do you respond? Some say, “I pay my dues and get my yearbook, but that’s about it.” And I agree, if that is your answer, then yes, that is about it. I want to challenge you to get more for your dues than a yearbook. I have met my dearest friends through the League and CONTINUE to make friends (Actives and Sustainers) because of choosing to be involved in League activities. I have stretched myself and have received computer training through helping with the Kitchen Tour, a feat many ladies didn’t think possible! I have been exposed to new ideas, like leading through governance and

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management teams, and have seen firsthand the time and energy our current leadership has put into this concept.

What can your story be? How can you get involved?

Call me—I would love to visit with you. If you want more Sustainer events or to serve on the Sustainer Panel or to help with the annual Sustainer luncheon, I want to hear from you. The Junior League is an amazing organization because of Sustainers! Everything I have received from the League is worth far more than $100 a year. I am grateful that this organization has stayed current and relevant for more than 80 years, and with our help, it will be a force in this community for many more.

Congratulations

To our Sustainer of the year Milly Sale Look forward to learning about Milly’s contributions to the JLSB in our Summer issue!

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Update

Westwood-JLSB

In January, we celebrated with Westwood Elementary by awarding the JLSB Awards to the most-improved student of the second nine weeks. She received a special pink bicycle!

We also received precious thank you notes from the students that were awarded the bicycle for the first nine weeks and from their teacher. We are excited to share these notes with you so you can see the impact of the JLSB’s partnership with Westwood!

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You will receive an invit ation in the mail with the date, time, and location of this fun event!

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Active Member Spotlight Holly Witte

What other placements have you had?

I have worked Revel Artist for a Day as a weekend and weekday volunteer.

Spouse & Children: Husband of 13 years, Chris; children, Dalton and Caroline; and 2 rescued Chihuahuas and 1 rescued Dachshund

What would you say to a friend if she asked you why she should join the Junior League?

Career/occupation:

I love to travel and spend time with my family.

If you had an unexpected day off, what would you do?

What is your favorite vacation spot?

What made you decide to join the Junior League?

Our family goes to Florida every summer, but I’ll take a sandy island anywhere!

I wanted to make a difference by volunteering in different areas of our community. A bonus has been the wonderful friendships that I’ve made.

Recommend a movie to us.

My movies consist of kids’ movies, but I really enjoyed Annie!

What has been your favorite aspect of League membership?

If you could spend a day with four famous people, living or deceased, who would they be?

I would say the people I’ve met.

What is your placement this year? What do you most enjoy about it?

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What are your favorite hobbies and activities?

I would catch up on everything not work related, or I could just hire a housekeeper!

Chief Toy Tester at Learning Express Toys. Who wouldn’t want to put smiles on kids’ faces every day?

University Health Bingo. I look forward to seeing the kids excited to play an activity that takes their minds off of their illnesses, even if only for an hour.

through the workshops and placements offered to you. It’s fun!

Jesus, George W. Bush, Kristen Wiig, and Melissa McCarthy . . . wouldn’t that be fun?!

I would say, “Why not?” It’s a great way to network, meet other professional women, volunteer and give time to others, and learn so many things

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Who is your mentor?

My grandmothers, Joyce Richardson and Gloria Franklin.

Appreciation

Volunteer

Mission: 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.

As noted in our mission statement, we are an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism.

We each set aside time and energy to serve on behalf of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier for the betterment of our community.

As a way to acknowledge the efforts of our volunteers, the JLSB would like to send a letter of recognition to your place of employment and/or your spouse to coincide with National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 12–18. We will send this letter directly to your supervisor, through your Human Resources office, or to your spouse at the address you provide.

In addition, JLSB would also like to offer you the opportunity to receive a recommendation for your LinkedIn profile highlighting your volunteer service with the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.

A letter and/or LinkedIn recommendation will only be sent and/or posted if you request it.

Please take advantage of this opportunity and allow the JLSB to share with your employer or family how much we appreciate the time and energy you devote to the JLSB. Log in to Digital Cheetah on jlsb.org and sign up under Volunteer Appreciation in your reminders.

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Update

Provisional

Wow! Your Provisional course is coming to an end!

It has been a quick year. Over the course of this year, you have learned about different placement opportunities, the numerous councils and committees on which you can serve, and the many placements in which you can volunteer next year. I hope that our meetings have helped in making decisions about where you would like to serve as an Active member.

We have one meeting left! We will focus on the Ways and Means Council and Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause by providing you with an inside look at the League’s biggest fundraiser. Junior League placements and projects take hours of planning and perfecting (which is easy to forget). The Market committee has done a great job of perfecting this offering for our community.

I am thrilled that so many of you have fulfilled all of your requirements and will become Actives next year. The League offers such rewarding opportunities in our community, and you will enjoy developing your true potential as a leader through your work with the League. Make memories, have fun, and remember to give your best in all that you do!

We would like your help recruiting potential Provisionals for the 2015-2016 year. If you have enjoyed your time and service this year, please help spread the word about the upcoming Provisional informational meetings.

They are listed below. If you know someone who has questions about joining the League, Maria Frank, 2015-2016 Provisional Chairman, will be happy to speak with her.

Maria’s contact information is located in the Yearbook and on Digital Cheetah. Thank you for your service in the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier this year.

Shelli Briery, Provisional Chairman

Import ant Dates

To remember for Provisionals

March Provisional Meeting March 5 Shreveport Convention Center

Board Meeting

March 31 This is the last Board Meeting Provisionals can attend for credit.

May Dinner Meeting May 12, 6 p.m.

Petroleum Club Provisionals will be recognized at this meeting.

The Provisional informational meetings will be held: Tuesday, April 28 - JLSB Headquarters, 12 p.m. (lunch meeting) Tuesday, April 28 - JLSB Headquarters, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19 - JLSB Headquarters, 5:30 p.m.

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Provisional Spotlight Ainsley Rutkowski

What is your current placement?

much opportunity for either, because my main focus has been taking care of my husband. Last February he was diagnosed with cancer, which also happened to be a month and a half before our wedding.

I am currently in Safe Sitter.

Spouse: Husband, Justin

Education: Undergraduate degree in Business from LSU Baton Rouge; Graduate degree from Gemological Institute of America (GIA); Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP); Currently working on Graduate Gemologist (GG) degree

What have you enjoyed most about being a Provisional member?

I have really enjoyed getting to meet a lot of people, both Provisionals and Actives; learning how the League

What is an interesting piece of trivia about you?

I have been to Israel twice.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

Anywhere with a beach, but so far the Dominican Republic is the top spot.

What is your favorite book?

Career/Occupation: I work in Jewelry Sales and as an assistant to my parents at Max’s Pawn Shop. I am 4th generation, and Justin and I hope to take over the pawn shop and jewelry business in the future.

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What is your favorite quote?

“People come into your life for a season, a reason, or a lifetime.” This is something I truly live by and believe.

Hometown: I am born and raised in Shreveport.

What made you want to join the Junior League?

I wanted to meet young women my age that have similar values, to hopefully create solid relationships and friendships. I also want to do more in the community, and I felt this would help give me more opportunities.

operates; and seeing the true dedication of our leadership.

What are some of your other activities and hobbies?

Outside of work and studying for my GG, when I have time, I enjoy fitness and nutrition and shopping. Unfortunately, this past year has not given me

If you could spend a day with three famous people, living or deceased, who would they be?

Golda Meir, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Angelina Jolie

Who is your mentor?

My dad

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Lines

Between the

Between the Lines empowers incarcerated people to assist in the development of early literacy skills among their loved ones while also enabling them to participate in important milestones as they serve their sentences. The program not only promotes family literacy, it also strengthens the bond between children and their incarcerated family members, despite the many barriers to contact and communication.

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2007, an estimated 1.7 million children had at least one parent in prison.1 This number swells when expanded to include aunts, uncles, grandparents, and siblings. Between the Lines allows these family members to reach through the prison bars and connect with the children in their lives.

It also helps break the cycle of adversity, as poor literacy skills are closely tied to predictors of future challenges, including poverty, school dropout rates, and potential incarceration.2 The National Center for Education Statistics found that early literacy skills are significantly more advanced in children who are read to in the home compared to those who rarely participate in family reading activities.

With six readings per year, Between the Lines volunteers visit the Men’s Medium Security Facility located in Plain Dealing. The majority of inmates are serving sentences between five and seven years. Project volunteers work with inmates to select an age- and interest-appropri-

Thank you Thank you, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Alpha Rho Chapter, for your generous donation of 33 books to Between the Lines.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society is an honorary society of teachers that supports organizations that foster literacy in children.

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Brittany Turner, Assistant Head Volunteer

ate book and then create an audio recording of the inmate reading the story along with a personalized message. After the readings, the volunteers burn the recordings onto CDs and giftwrap the storybooks, mailing them to the children to coincide with important milestones like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, and the beginning and end of the school year. Packages are sent to families across the country, with the greatest concentration in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas.

Between the Lines, a national program established by the Junior League of Portland, was adopted by the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier in 2012. The program is currently exploring avenues of possible expansion, including military personnel anticipating deployment and the use of video in addition to the audio recordings. The group is also eager to solidify a relationship with the Women’s Maximum Security Facility, as women in state prisons are more likely to have minor children than men (62% to 51%).3

Glaze, Lauren E. and Maruschak, Laura M. “Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report: Parents in Prison and their Minor Children.” 2008 August. http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/pptmc.pdf 2 Hudson, John. “An Urban Myth that Should be True.” The Atlantic. 2014 July 02. http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/07/an-urbanmyth-that-should-be-true/259329/ 3 US Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics.

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Grant s

Community Assistance Program (CAP) Lila Knicely, The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has long been dedicated to improving our community. As members of our League, you are well aware of the wide-reaching community projects we fund and staff each year. However, you may not realize that we also support other local non-profit agencies through our Community Assistance Program (CAP) grants. CAP grants enable the JLSB to extend its financial support further into the community by providing smaller grants of $3,000 or less to a variety of charitable causes in our area.

The purpose of the CAP grant program is to provide funding for the short-term critical needs of non-profit organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier area. The total amount available for the program varies each year, as it is set by the League’s standing rules at 20 percent of the change in net assets from the previous year based on the annual review. Although the League accepts applications at any time during the year, organizations are encouraged to apply as early as possible, before the funds available for that year are exhausted.

In order to be considered for a CAP grant, a local non-profit simply needs to submit an application along with all the specified supporting documents. The Board considers each application individually on its own merit, based upon the following criteria: 1. The Agency’s proposed project must support the mission/focus of our League 2. The Agency addresses a critical human need 3. The Agency faces the possibility of a disruption of a program or service 4. The Agency has prospects for continued funding after the grant 5. The Agency has an unforeseen need not covered by its budget or present financial resources 6. The Agency’s clients will be significantly impacted by the grant 7. There must be a volunteer component within the Agency 8. The project must benefit the community at large, rather than an individual The CAP grant program cannot be used to fund current Junior League projects, requests from individuals,

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funding for religious or political activities, scholarships, fundraising donations, or research. Additionally, funds may not be awarded to an organization that has received a grant from the program in the past 36 months.

Since 2005, the CAP grant program has helped fund over 30 local charitable organizations including the YWCA, the Youth Enrichment Program, Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, Woody’s Home for Veterans, Christus Schumpert Foundation, Oakwood Home for Women, Sci-Port Discovery Center, Center for Families, and HUB Urban Ministries: Purchased – Not for Sale.

The JLSB still has funds available to award through the CAP grant program this year. So if you know of a local non-profit that might meet the criteria above and would benefit from our program, please direct the agency to our website, www.jlsb.org, where they can download a copy of the application under the Community tab.

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Alex Person, Market Chairman Are you ready to shop for one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, kitchen essentials, and toys? The Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause is almost here! Join the League March 6-8 at the Shreveport Convention Center for a weekend of shopping and socializing.

For the 14th year, the Junior League’s annual Market: Shopping for a Cause will draw thousands of shoppers to browse our amazing merchants with some unique finds.

There’s no need to travel for a spring wardrobe. Shoppers will find clothing only available through online boutiques, home décor from Mississippi, and jewelry from Baton Rouge.

The Junior League Market Committee is also excited about a big change this year. The Market now covers an entire weekend, Friday through Sunday, giving the community ample opportunities to stop by and find some amazing deals.

Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause is an event in itself, but the shopping is just the icing on the cake. The social events during the three-day shopping

spree are a huge hit, and those who choose to sponsor the event as a Patron ($200) will enjoy a premiere gift bag and an all-weekend shopping pass as well as package holding, drink tickets, and complimentary valet parking. From Girls’ Night Out to Breakfast with the Bunnies, the Junior League has your weekend booked!

As always, shoppers of the Junior League Market can take advantage of Market Bucks from the large selection of vendors. Market Bucks are coupons purchased at booths at a fraction of their value.

Merchant Madness is a great way to shop and win some great prizes! Simply make purchases from five different vendors to enter a special drawing!

The Junior League’s annual Market makes up a third of the League’s budget and helps to fund programs such as Artist for a Day at the Red River Revel, Super Safety Saturday at Sheriff’s Safety Town, Health Literacy Initiative, and many more. For more information about the Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause and to purchase tickets, visit www.jlsb.org.

Schedule of Event s

Friday, March 6

Saturday, March 7

General Shopping 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 Admission

General Shopping 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 Admission

Girls’ Night Out 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $35 Admission

Breakfast with the Bunnies 8:30 to 10 a.m. $20 Admission

Tween Scene 2 to 4 p.m. $10 Admission Sunday, March 8 General Shopping 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 Admission

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RAFFLES, SILENT AUCTION & EVENTS Champagne Raffle Get to the bottom of the glass during Girls’ Night Out to find out if you’re the lucky winner who will take home some exquisite jewels from Sid Potts! This year’s winner will take home a fabulous diamond pendant featuring multi-cut diamonds with a pave diamond frame on a diamond bezel pendant weighing 1.51 carats—a $6,500 value!

Silent Auction Looking for a unique gift or rare art to put on the wall?

During Girls’ Night Out, the ladies can vie for fabulous

experience packages and a rare George Rodrigue Blue Dog limited edition print. Some of the items up for grabs include a year of date nights, a summer fun package, and a crawfish boil!

Raffle Throughout the entire Market, shoppers can enter a $20 raffle to win more jewelry from Sid Potts. Two lucky winners will receive either Bright Diamond Huggie earrings weighing 1.3 carats and valued at $3,200 or a 2.86-carat oval Rhodolite garnet ring with filigree estate design accented with diamonds, valued at $3,100. Winners will be drawn on Sunday.

t ake home some lagniappe!

Don’t just shop—

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

TWEEN Scene

Ladies don’t need to leave Shreveport for a night out with the girls. Girls’ Night Out has everything you need for a local break from the ordinary. Brought to you by Sid Potts Jewelry, you’ll enjoy delicious fajitas from Cantina Laredo, Margaritas from Thrifty Liquor, fun on the dance floor with D.J. Mark Kerr, a Champagne raffle, silent auction, and the best shopping in the Ark-La-Tex. Don’t forget to stop by the photo booth for pics of the evening!

Tickets are $35 and include one complimentary cocktail.

Tweens can get in on the fun with their own event at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The $10 occasion includes a cupcake buffet from Just Whipped Bakery and a four-chair “braid bar” from the Blo Out Blow Dry Bar!

March 6 • 7 to 10 p.m.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNIES March 7 • 8:30 to 10 a.m.

There won’t be any shopping complaints from the kids if they get to visit the Easter Bunny! Breakfast with the Bunnies features breakfast and appearances from the Easter Bunny, Captain America, the Fairy Godmother, and more of children’s favorite characters. Brought to you by Graf Orthodontics, children and parents can enjoy a buffet style breakfast plus have photos made with live bunnies from Barnes Photography. Photographs will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20.

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March 7 • 2 to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY FUNDAY March 8

Stop by the Market on Sunday for a cooking demonstration from Drake Catering. Shoppers can pick up some savvy culinary tips from Drake cooking pros and have a few new recipes to try in their own kitchens.

Want to put together the perfect outfit? No worries, there’s a stylist for that! During Sunday shopping hours, booths will be visited by personal stylists who will mix and match the perfect spring wardrobes for market shoppers.

Bid on Rodrigue’s “A Number One Tiger Fan” in the Silent Auction.

Fabulous Diamond Pendant containing multi-cut diamonds, set with a pave diamond frame on a diamond bezel pendant weighing 1.51-carat total weight.

Value $6,500 Bright Diamond Huggie earrings weighing 1.30-carat total weight.

Value $3,200 2.86 carat Oval Rhodolite Garnet Ring with filigree estate design accented with diamonds.

Value $3,100 All jewelry items donated by Sid Potts, Inc. as a proud sponsor of the Junior League Shreveport-Bossier.

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Bingo

University Health

“I have a bingo!� is a favorite line the children at our hospital love to say. Once a month, we spend a Thursday night playing hospital bingo with the kids at University Health Hospital. The children look forward to this opportunity, and they cannot wait for the ladies with the red aprons to arrive.

Through the enthusiasm of the Child Life Specialist and the Junior League members, the children arrive excited and ready to win a prize.

Hospital bingo cards are drawn and announced in the Child Life Playroom.

For the children who cannot come to the playroom, the game is broadcast through a closed-circuit television system on the pediatric floor of the hospital.

Whether they win or lose, each child gets to choose a prize out of an enormous prize bucket. After several bingo games, we make a seasonal craft with the kids. The children enjoy creating an item to decorate their rooms.

This Christmas, the Child Life Specialist asked if the League would donate both a large and a small Christmas tree. We quickly gathered funds and gave them two new trees, decorations, and assistance with setting up and decorating the trees. The beautiful trees with fun, bright colors lit up the entrance to the children’s floor, play room, and the faces of many children.

The one-on-one interaction between League members and the children, along with the fun games and crafts, allow the children to forget about being sick and that they are in the hospital.

The reward of working with the patients with smiles on their faces gives each of the members in this placement memories that are truly unforgettable.

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Kristen Atkins, Head Volunteer

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Save the Date Glow in the Dark 5k & ½ Mile Family Fun Run Back by popular demand is Glow in the Dark 5K & ½ Mile Family Fun Run on April 23, with registration and packet pick-up starting at 6:00 p.m. Come out that evening and run, walk, or skip to the glowing finish line and help us make this the best run yet.

Glow in the Dark 5K & ½ Mile Family Fun Run is a fitness event for the whole family to enjoy with entertainment for the young and young at heart such as face painting and a bounce house. The race activities will start after a brief stretch with the ½ Mile Family Fun Run at 7:45 p.m. The 5K race will begin at 8:00 p.m. with a shot gun start. The races will begin at the Stoner Boat Launch on Clyde Fant Parkway. Runners will experience glowing fun as they watch the sun set through the heart of Shreveport along the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway as they run 3.1 miles to the finish line.

Last year’s run was hugely successful with over 400 participants and $3,700 in profits to help fund our projects, but we want to do even better this year.

We are asking all Junior League members to come out and support this great event by registering to run in the race, and make it a family event by bringing your husbands and children. All Junior League members’ t-shirts will be red to stand out from the rest and show the League’s support and camaraderie.

Registration forms can be found at Sportspectrum located at 6970 Fern Avenue in Shreveport, or you may register online at www.sportspectrumusa.com. A limited number of t-shirts will be ordered, so register early to make sure you receive a t-shirt. Proceeds from the Glow in the Dark 5K & ½ Mile Family Fun Run help fund our youth community projects such as Kids in the Kitchen, Between the Lines, and Super Safety Saturday.

For more information about the race you may contact Erica Thomas, Small Fundraiser Head Volunteer, at (318) 703-7859 or ethomas99@yahoo. com, and for sponsorship information please contact Ginger Collier, Fund Development Chairman, at gingcollier@aol.com.

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Erica Thomas, Small Fundraiser Head Volunteer

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Recap

Education

Danielle N. Brown, Education Chairman

Leadership Training Recap

On January 17, 2015, the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier hosted a Leadership Training and Conference at Superior Steakhouse. We were joined by members of the Junior Leagues of Arlington, Greater Covington, Lake Charles, Monroe, Texarkana, and Waco for a day of workshops.

Amy Kinnaird of UnCommon Sense Marketing presented “Making the League Relevant in a Digital Age” and guided us through the ever-changing world of social media. We learned the importance of creating a social media plan that is simple and consistent yet energetic. We also practiced using hashtags on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to increase the social media presence of the attending Junior Leagues. The Communications Council was especially inspired by Amy’s presentation and will be putting new ideas into action this spring! See page 26 to learn more about our new promotional #IamJLSB video! Be sure to read Amy’s advice about nonprofits using social media, marketing to attract women, and social media etiquette on the next page.

Abbie von Schlegell, a Junior League sustainer and expert on women’s philanthropy, presented several sessions on fund development. During the presentation “How Profitable are Your Fundraising Events,” each Junior League chapter shared about their fundraising events, including Spring and Christmas Markets, a polo tournament, and golf tournaments and whether or not these events continue to be successful ways to raise funds for their Leagues. Abbie’s discussion of “Women as Philanthropists” taught us that women give because of a commitment to creating a better world and want to know the potential impacts of their financial gifts. In her presentation “The Annual Appeal,” Abbie emphasized the importance of developing an annual giving plan and creating a culture of philanthropy. Abbie’s fund development sessions provided invaluable guidance, which will strengthen the JLSB’s fund development programs in the future. Be sure to read Abbie’s insights on women in philanthropy and fund development on the next page.

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At Leadership Training and Having Your Voice Heard, we learned about estate planning. Consider including the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier in your bequests and other planned giving.

Tips

Social Media

Marketing Strategist / Speaker / Corporate Trainer UnCommon Sense Marketing

What are the best forms of social media that a nonprofit organization can use to market itself?

Nonprofits, as well as any organization, should be where their audiences are. That will differ depending on their target audience. In the case of Junior Leagues, most members thought that Facebook was a given. It’s expected that you will have a presence there. YouTube is an important component as videos are so important to your messaging. All professionals need to have a great personal profile on LinkedIn, and each Junior League might want to use LinkedIn as a way of connecting with prospective members.

How can an organization market itself to women?

Amy R. Kinnaird

addition to Facebook and YouTube. You want to provide lots of good, relevant information, be a little entertaining, and show how the organization is a vital part of the community. Show how you are making a difference.

What social media etiquette guidelines should organizations keep in mind?

Love this question! No whining, please! Keep your complaining to yourself. Also, watch your language. If you’re a potty mouth at home, rein it in online. Remember you are representing the best version of yourself. The things you say are a reflection of you. Make it a positive one.

All organizations need to have a documented handbook or policy that addresses how they as an organization, as well as each member, should use social media. Considerations might be how to handle angry posts, negative posts, and engaging in political or religious conversations.

Philanthropy

So many women today are on Pinterest and Instagram, and these social networks are a great way to reach them, in

Women in

Abbie J. von Schlegell, CFRE a. von schlegell & co Your special expertise is in women’s philanthropy. In what ways do women approach philanthropy differently than men?

Women tend to ask more questions about the actual working of the organization; they want to know how their gifts will be used and what sort of impact their gifts will make. Women rarely give for peer pressure—they want to be connected with an organization in some way before making any significant gift commitments. Women tend not to seek recognition for their gifts. It has taken years to encourage women to be willing to be public about their gifts—often in the past, large gifts from women were anonymous.

What advice do you have for women who aspire to be philanthropists?

Begin to think about what causes or organizations you are deeply interested in. You want to discover your own “passion” and then begin to support that passion through

giving and encouraging others to do so as well. Do not worry about the size of your gift to start with. Remember that the definition of “philanthropy” is “voluntary action for the public good,” which is the heart of the mission of the Junior League—voluntarism!

Did any of your experiences as a Junior League member contribute to your interest in women as philanthropists and donors?

Without question, my experiences as a League member have fed my interest in women’s philanthropy, and I always acknowledge that membership. I grew up with parents who were both deeply involved as volunteers.

Both my brother and I were both volunteers as children, and it was a logical extension to become involved as a League member. I have belonged to five Leagues across the country, three as a Sustainer and two as an Active, and have enjoyed each of them. Each League has deepened my interest in women as donors and volunteers! j l sb.o rg | S p ri n g 2015 Pari shscope

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Career

Planning Your JLSB

Choosing your Junior League placement each year can be a bit overwhelming. For some League members, placement season opens just when they are getting into “the swing of things.” For other members, they have had such a great experience with a particular placement that they can’t imagine that other League jobs could give them as much satisfaction as the one they had last year. Still other members have had a challenging year and might be overwhelmed at the thought of choosing a new path in their League career.

Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. The great thing about our organization is that we give our members the opportunity to gain and develop skill sets that they might not otherwise have the chance to attain. Each year

Christine Fortson, Placement Chair

is a new opportunity to add a new skill to your résumé or to grow and expand an existing skill through a placement in the League.

One tool that might help clear up the overwhelming task of choosing a new placement is the article called “Planning Your JLSB Career,” which can be downloaded from our website. I want to encourage each member to utilize the worksheet at the end of the article to help identify her personal skill sets. When reviewing the Placement Brochure, do not just consider the placement that you want to sign up for this year. Use these guides to help develop goals as to where you may want to be placed in future years and to determine the placements that will provide you with the experience needed to achieve your goals.

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Behind the Scenes

Dinner with the President

Wine Making

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Memorable Moment s

Provisional - Christ mas Part y

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December General Meeting - Christ mas Part y

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Cookbook Recipe Crawfish Bisque Ingredients: 5 pounds large crawfish 4-6 small red peppers 1 cup white wine Stuffing for Heads: 2 cups stale bread 1 tablespoon lard 1 onion, minced 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons parsley, minced 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper to taste Soup: 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, minced 1 cup tomatoes 1 quart crawfish liquid 2 teaspoons minced parsley 1 sprig thyme 2 bay leaves Salt and Pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ cup sherry or white wine

Directions: Place crawfish in strong salt water for 30 minutes. Wash with plain water and plunge into boiling water, well seasoned with salt and red peppers. Add white wine. Boil 5 minutes. Cool and clean heads. Clean and grind meat from tails.

Stuffing: Drop bread in water and squeeze dry. Sauté onions in lard. Add remaining ingredients except egg. Cook 5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and add egg. Stuff heads with mixture. Roll heads in flour and fry in deep fat until brown.

Drain well.

Soup: Brown flour in butter. Add remaining ingredients except Worcestershire sauce and wine. Boil 10 minutes and then strain. Add Worcestershire sauce and crawfish heads. Simmer 15 minutes, add wine, simmer 3 more minutes, and serve.

A Little Lagniappe Takes all day to prepare. Serve over rice with salad and French bread. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Wondering what crawfish liquid is?

Find this recipe in the A Cook’s Tour cookbook on page 25.

It is a liquid crab/crawfish boil that can be purchased already mixed up in a bottle or in a dry mix that you add water to. Look for it in the seafood seasoning and spices aisle. If you can’t find crawfish, just use seafood seasoning liquid.

Come see the JLSB Mercantile at the Junior League Spring Market.

We will have over 20 recipes for you to try and over 20 cookbooks from Junior Leagues across the country!

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Celebrations

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Rebecca Luster (Provisional) married Alex Radford on December 13, 2014 in Natchitoches. (PHOTO 1) Lauren Anthony (Active) and Jake Morris are engaged to be married on December 31, 2015 in Shreveport.

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Heather Enright (Sustainer) welcomed son Sean Michael on September 26, 2014. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 inches. (PHOTO 2) Kathleen Barr (Active) and her husband, John, welcomed John Baker Barr, IV on December 12, 2014. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Christy Canady (Active) and Taunton Melville were united in marriage on November 22, 2014, at First United Methodist Church Shreveport. (PHOTO 3)

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Nominations

Volunteer of the Year

Don’t forget to nominate someone for Volunteer of the Year! We will recognize this year’s award recipient at our annual Dinner Meeting in May. You can find the nomination form on Digital Cheetah. When thinking of someone to nominate, keep in mind that the JLSB would like to honor a 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 the JLSB’s mission and vision statement and whose spirit and nature reflect a positive image of the JLSB • Exceeds the expectations of general membership with unsurpassed interest in voluntarism and a commitment to community service • Received at least one Leading Lady recognition during the 2014-2015 year

Nominations are due to Calli Thompson, Membership Vice-President,

by April 7.

This year, the following volunteers have been recognized as Leading Ladies and are eligible to be honored as Volunteer of the Year: Lauren Anthony, Cookbook Chairman Kelli Beason, Between the Lines Head Volunteer Krystle Beauchamp, Girls/Women’s Institute Volunteer Danielle Brown, Education Chairman Jennifer Cameron, University Health Bingo Assistant Head Volunteer Mollie Chelette, Market Hospitality Assistant Chairman, Super Safety Saturday Program/Staging Coordinator Ginger Collier, Fund Development Chairman Elizabeth Crafts, Market Merchant Assistant Chairman Shea Frederick, Kids in the Kitchen Spring Volunteer Amber Free, Yearbook Assistant Head Volunteer Levette Fuller, Admissions/Provisional Director Eloise Graf, Kitchen Tour Chairman Tara Jones, Girls/Women’s Institute Volunteer Lauren Lea, Meeting With a Mission Coordinator Rachel Maner, Market Special Events Assistant Chairman Margaret McDonald, Parishscope Editor Emily Nickelson, Nominating Committee/Advisor Amy Ostendorff, Headquarters/Property Manager Kelly Powell, Communications Assistant Vice President Ashley Rudd, Education Assistant Chairman, Parishscope Business Manager Ainsley Rutkowski, Safe Sitter Program Educator Jennifer Steadman, Revel Pepsi Weekend Chairman Lou-Anne Williams, Producer, Public Relations Video Producer Hilary Wooley, Done in a Day Head Volunteer More Leading Ladies will be recognized this spring and will be eligible for nomination for Volunteer of the Year!

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Thursday, April 23 Registration • 6:00PM 1/2 Mile Fun Run • 7:45PM 5K • 8:00PM Stoner Boat Launch

Ready, Set, GLOW! Join JLSB by Running for a Cause and help support our community projects!

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