Parishscope Spring 2016

PARISHSCOPE A PUBLICATION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | Spring 2016

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From the Editor

Table of Contents

Ashley Rudd Happy New Year! 2016 will be a year of new beginnings for my family as my husband and I welcomed a baby girl, Abigail, in December. This year also has many exciting things in store for the JLSB. Our cover story features the Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause, which will take place on February 26-28 at the Bossier Civic Center. This year is Market’s 15th Anniversary, and on page 15 you will find a full schedule of events. Be sure to mark your calendars for two additional fund development events this spring—a 5K on April 30 and Give for Good on May 3. In this issue, be sure to take the time to read about our featured community placements, Between the Lines, Bingo, and Meeting with a Mission.

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Letter from the President

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Member Calendar

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Between the Lines

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Letter from the Sustainer Advisor

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Sustainer of the Year

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Active Member Spotlight

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Placement Chair

10 Education Workshops 11 Give for Good Day 12 Provisional Update 12 Provisional Calendar 13 Provisional Spotlight 14 Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause 16 Meeting with a Mission 16 JLSB 5K and Family Fun Run 17 Volunteer Appreciation 19 Celebrations 20 University Health Bingo

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21 Volunteer of the Year Nominations @JuniorLeagueSB

22 Memorable Moments 25 Cookbook

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26 CAP Grants

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2015-2016 Parishscope Staff

Secretary Katie Baker

Nominating Chairman Emily Nickelson

Editor Ashley Rudd

Treasurer Leah Feldt

Sustainer Advisor Toni Thompson

Assistant Editor Leslie Smith

Community VP Stacy Smith

Board of Directors Executive Committee

Membership VP Laurel Brightwell

President Lila Knicely

Communications VP Kelly Powell

Placement Chairman Kendra Meiki

President-Elect Melissa Flores

Ways and Means VP Heather Fulco

Assistant Treasurer Heather Price

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PR&D Chairman Rachel James Board Members

The Junior League of ShreveportBossier welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.

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President

Letter From the

As we enter the home stretch of our League year, I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for all you have already given the League this year. We are so grateful for your commitment! But now I challenge each of you to give just a little bit more. As members of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier we are all committed to the same mission: promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community.

However, we cannot achieve that shared goal without the funds raised by events like our Spring Market, 5K, and Give for Good, and these events cannot succeed without your support.

I encourage you to remember the importance of these fundraisers when you show up to work your shift to satisfy your yearly ways and means “obligation.” Your shift helps bring in the funds that allow us to fight childhood obesity, foster improvements in literacy, and improve the lives of families at risk in the Shreveport-Bossier area. When you open your checkbook to buy Cookbooks or Market tickets,

Lila Knicely

remember that the monies raised help fund grants to other non-profit organizations in need and college scholarships for young women who are the future leaders of our community.

We hope we can count on your support for the wonderful fundraisers highlighted in this issue. Our members have been hard at work to ensure that the Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause (February 26-28) and the JLSB 5-K (April 30) will be can’t-miss events full of fun that also exceed our fundraising expectations. I also encourage you all to participate in Give for Good on May 3.

Lila Knicely President

Import ant Dates to REmember Sustainer of the Year Luncheon

Feb. 23 East Ridge Country Club

Provisional Meeting March 3, 6 p.m.

general membership Meeting

JLSB Market: Shopping for a Cause Feb. 26-28 Bossier Civic Center

March 8, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Community Foundation Community Central 401 Edwards Street, Suite 125

Board Meeting

Board Meeting

March 1, 6 p.m.

April 5, 6 p.m.

Regional Training April 9

general membership Meeting – Double Credit April 12, 6 p.m.

Centenary College

JLSB 5K April 30

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

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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.

This year, the program has expanded from six readings per year to eight readings per year. In addition to volunteers working with inmates at the Men’s Medium Security Facility in Plain Dealing, the program is now also working with the Women’s Maximum Security Facility.

This expansion further meets the mission of the program, as women in state prisons are more likely to have minor children than men (62% to 51%).1 The majority of inmates are serving sentences between five and seven years.

Project volunteers work with inmates to select an age- and interest-appropriate 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 giftware the storybooks, mailing them to the children to coincide with important events 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.

In addition to expanding to the Women’s facility, the project has begun soliciting feedback from inmates to identify future improvements and better meet the needs of participants. When asked why inmates chose to participate in the program, one female inmate responded, “Because my son is up in Maine and I am so far from him.

I want anything I can do to make him feel closer to me.”

Another respondent indicated that she would like “to send my daughters a [Christ]mas present since I won’t be there and I know they’ll enjoy my voice.” A Bossier City inmate stated, “I’m very excited. I signed up because I think it’s a great program. It’s awesome that people actually care we are not with our children.” An inmate serving her sentence from another state added, “We need more programs like yours. Us as mothers made mistakes by being here so you coming to do this for us really gives us hope.”

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 con-

Brittany Turner, Head Volunteer

tinues to explore avenues of possible expansion, including military personnel anticipating deployment and the use of video in addition to the audio recordings.

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Sust ainer Advisor Letter From the

Toni Thompson

As an organization we utilize many different methods to share our involvement and impact in our community.

We promote our involvement on our website, in our publications, various area publications, and with every television and media outlet. It is important for others to be aware of the services we offer, and we want our partners in the community to be aware of the progress we continue to make. To be Women as catalysts for lasting community change, we make certain we share the news of change. Sometimes, however, it is important to recognize those who have devoted themselves to make that change possible.

As an organization we strive to recognize the accomplishment and service and not focus as much on the service provider or volunteers breathing life into the accomplishment. This month, the JLSB takes a moment to recall the rich tradition of leadership when previous recipients of our Sustainer of the Year Award gather to welcome a new member into the exclusive group.

To be successful, all organizations need leaders at every level. America’s most progressive companies recognize and encourage leadership at crucial areas in its orga-

nization that best exemplify their purposes and missions.

It is appropriate that the JLSB do just that during this annual event at which we honor those whose guidance and direction have not only made our organization better, but who also exemplify the lasting change members of the JLSB have brought and will continue to bring to the Shreveport-Bossier area.

These ladies, whose devotion and dedication have been so tirelessly given without even a thought of individual recognition are the very best of what our organization offers. The previous recipients and the 2015-16 inductee are worthy of our thanks, recognition, and appreciation although they have never sought it out. That is just another reason they are so worthy.

Please make plans to join us, JLSB members, officers, board members, and Sustainers for the Annual Sustainer Luncheon on February 23 at East Ridge Country Club when we recognize the 2015-16 Sustainer of the Year and thank her for serving as yet another example of how we can each help be a catalyst for lasting change in our organization and community.

Previous Sustainers of the Year 1970-71 Mrs. Robert Garrett (Helen Funderburk) 1971-72 Mrs. W.H. Marshall (Ruth Robinson) 1972-73 Mrs. Clarence Yancey (Irene Gayden) 1973-74 Mrs. W. Buckner Ogilvie (Carolyn Staman) 1974-75 Mrs. Boggs Creamer (Adelaide Boggs) 1975-76 Mrs. John S. Webb (Mollie Ellerbe) 1976-77 Mrs. Sam Bailey Hicks, Jr. (Elizabeth Kobler) 1977-78 Mrs. William S. Evans (Catherine Murphey) 1978-79 Mrs. Hewitt H. Wheless (Martha Bradshaw) 1979-80 Mrs. Camp Flournoy (Carolyn Clay) 1980-81 Mrs. R. McLean Jeter, Jr. (Kay Brash) 1981-82 Mrs. Hugh T. Ward (Winona Brown) 1982-83 Mrs. Walter G. McElroy (Maxine Stringfellow) 1983-84 Mrs. C. Lane Sartor (Gloria Sanderson) 1984-85 Mrs. Huffman Lewis (Jen Moore) 1985-86 Mrs. Josephine Oakley (Josphine Bigger) 1986-87 Mrs. Wm. W. Lincoln (Gladys Bozarth) 1987-88 Mrs. McIntyre Leary (Kay Stanton) 1988-89 Mrs. Walter Thomas Colquitt (Eleanor Johnson) 1989-90 Mrs. Hugh C. Ilgenfritz (Polly Huddleston) 1990-91 Mrs. Cloyd L. Winkler (Marjorie Beene) 1991-92 Mrs. Dan C. Scarborough, III (Annie Merrill Graham) 1992-93 Mrs. C.P. Herrington (Sara Hogue) 1993-94 Mrs. Vernon Woods (Helen)

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1994-95 Mrs. Carl Goodman (Sylvia), Mrs. David C. Tyrrell (Katherine) 1995-96 Mrs. Beynon Cheesman (Katherine Turner) 1996-97 Mrs. Charles L. Black, Sr. (Bess Browder) 1997-98 Mrs. Jame R. Lang, Jr. (Sara Hitchcock) 1998-99 Mrs. C. Cody White (Sara Margaret Heard) 1999-00 Mrs. Charles Beaird (Carolyn Williams), Mrs. Paul McDonald (Betty Garrett) 2000-01 Mrs. E.C. St. Martin (Peggy Dean Tullos), Mrs. Carl Ratzburg (Virginia Graham) 2001-02 Mrs. Quintin T. Hardtner (Susan Mayer) 2002-03 Mrs. James Smitherman (Frances Hodges) 2003-04 Mrs. Robert Goodman (Knox McGuffin) 2004-05 Mrs. Leonard Selber (Mary Anne Blanchard) 2005-06 Mrs. William Murphy (Imogene Whyte) 2006-07 Mrs. Blocker Thorton (Minnett) 2007-08 75th Anniversary 2008-09 Mrs. Barrie Richardson (Janie), Mrs. Paul Sippel, Jr. (Julia) 2009-10 Mrs. Thomas Ostendorff (Emilie Ann) 2010-11 Mrs. Edward T. Braddock (Nita Harrell), Mrs. L.E. Pierson, Jr. (Connie Cockern) 2011-12 Mrs. David Oliver (Claudia Fritz) 2012-13 Mrs. Bruce C. Henderson (Betty Heuer) 2013-14 Mrs. Edwin L. Blewer, Jr. (Julia Miles) 2014-15 Mrs. Richard H. Sale (Milly Hawthorne)

Congratulat ions To our 2015-2016 Sustainer of the year Edie Williams

we will honor Edie at a luncheon on February 23 at East Ridge Country Club Lila Knicely, Edie Williams, Toni Thompson (PHOTO 1); Claire and Edie Williams (PHOTO 2)

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Active Member Spotlight Marie Vanderlick

Spouse & Children: Husband, Scott; Son, Julian (born November 2015)

Career/occupation: Lawyer with Hargrove, Smelley, Strickland and Langley.

What made you decide to join the League?

I was new to town and looking for a way to volunteer that fit into my work schedule. Meeting new friends was a wonderful bonus.

What has been your favorite aspect of League membership?

I love how there is always something going on in the League. The League is involved in so many projects that it makes volunteering and meeting people easy.

unqualified to teach children how to eat healthy. Let’s just say we all learned a lot.

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

Because I said so. Kidding. I’d say it is fun, not too demanding, and she could find the perfect volunteer opportunity to fit her schedule.

What are your favorite hobbies and activities?

Well, I just had a baby, so I’ve really forgotten what it is like to have hobbies and activities outside of the baby.

But, I guess I’d have to say hanging out with friends and family. I used to play tennis, although not well.

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

This year my placement is Market.

I enjoy Market because it reminds me of planning a party. I love party planning.

What other placements have you had?

My first few years in the League my placement was LSU Bingo. I really enjoyed the visiting with the children and families. It was fun to see the children react to a Bingo win. Last year my placement was Kids in the Kitchen Spring. I’m pretty sure I was

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

Hmmm. Probably go visit friends who live out of town. I’m assuming my unexpected day off will be Monday or Friday.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

This is tough. Anywhere with a beach.

I love the British Virgin Islands and St. Lucia.

Recommend a movie to us.

The Little Mermaid is my go-to movie.

Who is your mentor?

My mother.

Chair

Placement

It’s that time of year again, and the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has so many exciting placements to choose from. Each member brings her own knowledge and expertise to the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.

The Junior League gives our members the opportunity to further develop the skills that they already have and to gain knowledge in many new areas. Each year is a new opportunity to further your résumé through placements in the League.

One tool that may help with the overwhelming task of choosing a placement is the article called “Planning

Kendra Meiki Your JLSB Career,” which can be downloaded from Digital Cheetah. I encourage each of you to identify your personal skill sets by completing the worksheet at the end of the article. When reviewing the Placement Brochure, consider placements that will map your path in the League, and use the guide to help develop goals for future placements in your League career.

Please let me know if I can help you in any way to choose a placement that best suits what your interests and future goals are.

Another great way to help you find your perfect placement is through JLSB education workshops.

Those of you that attended the November workshop about Leadership in the League learned about competencies that are important for League leaders and about how to career path to reach your ultimate League goals.

At the True Colors education workshop on Saturday, March 5, you can learn more about your personality, which will help you seek a placement that fits your personality and leadership style. You can learn moreabout this workshop on page 10 of the magazine.

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Workshops

Education

Katie Loomis, Education Chairman

personality and the personalities of others, you will gain awareness into what motivates people and their actions based on the results. During our discussion, we will learn group dynamics depending on the group’s True Colors.

This will be a fun opportunity to recognize your personality and the personalities of those around you. If you have any questions please contact Katie Loomis, katieb95@ aol.com.

Are you a thinker or a planner? Are you action-oriented or people-oriented? Maybe you are a combination of all of them. Join us on Saturday, March 5 at the League Office to find out your “True Colors.”

True Colors is a personality quiz that will allow you to discover if you are a green—a thinker; a gold—a planner; and orange—action-oriented; a blue—peopleoriented; or a combination of colors. By identifying your

Regional Training will be Saturday, April 9.

Regional Training is a fun and energizing one-day event that brings League leaders and members from all over our region together here in Shreveport for leadership training and networking.

This year we are lucky to be led by two amazing facilitators, Jodi Penn Rives and Olivia Thomas.

Jodi Penn Rives Jodi Penn Rives is a Sustaining member and past President of The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. Jodi served as an At-Large Director on the AJLI Board of Directors from 2012-2015. Her intuitive leadership style and strengths in fund development and organizational strategy have benefitted numerous community

organizations. Professionally, Jodi served as the Business Development Director at the accounting firm of Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC, where she developed strategic relationships to reach the firm’s growth goal and facilitated business development training for the professional staff.

Olivia Thomas Olivia Thomas recently transferred her membership to the Junior League of Collin County from the Junior League of Sarasota, which she joined in 1994. In Sarasota, she served as President and Treasurer and as a representative to the Florida State Public Affairs Committee. Olivia served on the AJLI Governance Committee from 2008-

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2010 and as an At-Large Director of the AJLI Board of Directors from 2012-2015.

She recently joined the Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas as the Vice President of Search Services. Previously, she served as CEO for a nonprofit and worked as a financial executive in the insurance industry.

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Give for Good

Save the Date May 3, 2016

For the past two years, the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has participated in the Community Foundation’s Give for Good event. This is a special day of philanthropic giving set aside to support local nonprofit organizations. Last year alone, several thousand people joined in to collectively support the many organizations whose purpose is to help others have better lives.

The JLSB has played an integral part in supporting and improving the quality of life for all those in our community. Our network of trained volunteers is committed

Ginger Collier to carrying out strategic programs that promote the total wellbeing of women and children.

Your support through participation in Give for Good on May 3, 2016 is crucial for our organization to continue to build on our longstanding history of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community. Our goal this year is for total participation: That each member—Actives, Provisionals, and Sustainers—commit to participate in this community-wide day of giving. A minimum contribution of $10 to the JLSB on the day of the Give for Good event will impact many lives in our community.

A Closer Look: How far outside contributions go to building better communities Health Literacy Camp

A gift of $50 pays for one child’s participation in the camp.

Safe Sitter

A gift of $25 purchases a program kit for one child.

Between the Lines

A gift of $40 pays for one child to receive a book and recorded reading by their incarcerated parent.

Girls’ and Women’s Institute

A gift of $150 pays for one girl’s participation in the program.

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Update

Provisional

Time flies when you are having fun! Our Provisional members are so close to finishing their first year in the Junior League. It has been full of fun activities, new friendships, and wonderful volunteer experiences. With only two Provisional meetings left, it’s time to focus on the Ways and Means Council and the Junior League Market: Shopping for a Cause. This is an opportunity to show Provisionals an inside look at one of the League’s fundraisers and the many ways the Market Committee has perfected this offering over the past 15 years. In March, we will have a mixer with the Junior League Board. The mixer will provide an opportunity for Provisionals to ask questions and learn more about our Board but most importantly, this will give Board members a chance to learn more about the Provisionals.

While several of our Provisionals have completed their community placements, many are just starting or are the in the middle of their placements such as Done In A Day, Kids in the Kitchen-Spring, Bingo at University Health, and Between the Lines. Each Provisional is dedicating valuable time and hard work to make the Shreveport-Bossier community a better place. Everyone agrees that the placements are a great way to meet new people, learn more about our community, and are worthwhile projects for everyone involved. Over the course of

Maria Frank, Provisional Chairman

this year, the Provisional class has learned about different placement opportunities and the many councils and committees the League has to offer. Soon it will be time to for these ladies to choose a placement for next year, and I hope the information they’ve learned at our meetings and in their placements will help in making decisions on where they would like to serve as Actives.

The Junior League offers such rewarding opportunities in our community, and I know each of you will enjoy developing your true potential as a leader through your work with the League. Stay focused and remember the satisfaction you achieve in the League will be proportional to the quality and quantity of the effort you put in. Thank you for your service in the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier this year. It has been my pleasure working alongside you.

We would like your help recruiting potential Provisionals for the 2016-2017 class. If you have enjoyed your time and service this year, please share your experience and spread the word. If you know someone who is interested or has questions about joining the League, please reach out to Melissa Airhart, 2016-2017 Provisional Chairman.

Melissa would be happy to speak with those interested, and her contact information is located in the yearbook and on Digital Cheetah.

Import ant Dates for Provisionals Provisional MEETING – Ways & Means Council Focus February 16, 6:00 p.m.

JLSB Market: Shopping for a Cause February 26-28

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Board Meeting* March 1, 6:00 p.m.

Board/Provisional Mixer March 3, 6:00 p.m.

*Each provisional member must attend one board meeting.

Provisional Spotlight Jessica Gray

Career/occupation: Teacher

What is your favorite vacation spot?

My favorite vacation spot is Jamaica,

Hometown:

Món.

Shreveport, Louisiana

What made you decide to join the League?

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

I’d spend a day with Barack Obama,

What is your favorite book?

Nia Long, Marilyn Monroe, and Joe Thomas.

My favorite book is Only Twice

I decided to join the League because

I’ve Wished for Heaven by Dawn

Who is your mentor?

a friend informed me of the awesome

Turner Trice.

My mentor was my mommy. She

opportunities I’d be provided with by

taught me to be strong, caring,

joining this awesome organization.

and dependable.

What is your placement this year?

Artist for a Day at the Revel

What have you enjoyed most about being a Provisional member?

What I’ve enjoyed most about being a Provisional member is meeting new people and volunteering.

What are your favorite hobbies and activities?

I LOVE reading, singing, dancing, and my profession, teaching.

What is an interesting piece of trivia about you?

I was almost a little person— I’m only 4’10”.

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t ake home some lagniappe!

Don’t just shop— RAFFLE & EVENTS 15th Anniversary Bash

Sid Potts Raffle

On Friday we will celebrate 15 years of Market fun.

Take a stroll down memory lane while enjoying music, cocktails, shopping, and a delicious buffet by Silver Star Smokehouse. A photo booth will provide you with evidence of a fantastic evening. Tickets are $35.

Thanks to the generosity of our yearlong sponsor Sid Potts, you have the chance to win beautiful pieces of jewelry from Sid Potts or a $2,500 shopping spree in their store. Tickets are available for only $25, and each ticket purchase enters you for a chance to win all prizes.

Tickets are already available for purchase on the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier website, www.JLSB.org, as well as at Junior League Headquarters, 2601 Line Ave., 318.221.6144. Tickets also will be available in person at the Market right up until the time of the drawing, on Sunday, Feb. 28. You don’t need to be present to win, so even if you can’t make it to shop with us this year, you could still be one of our lucky winners.

Friday, February 26, 7-10 p.m.

Blast off to Breakfast

Saturday, February 27, 10-11:30 a.m.

It’s rockets away for the kids and shopping for mom!

Get ready for fun when Sci-Port brings the Museum to the Market. Children and their parents will enjoy a breakfast buffet provided by Silverstar Smokehouse and be treated to a presentation on rockets. Afterwards, each child will have the opportunity to build their very own take home rocket and receive a Junior Rocket Scientist badge. The fun starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are $20.

Sunday, February 28

Don’t forget to Instagram your Market photos and use the hashtag #JLSBMarket!

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Market

An inside look at this year’s

Alex Person, Market Chairman

The Junior League Market has been a staple in our community for 15 years, and this year will be no different.

As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Shopping for a Cause we will look back on how the Market has impacted the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and provided opportunities to reach the community. Shopping for a Cause is the biggest fundraiser the League puts on each year, and it provides funds to so many community projects. With our League’s focus on women and children, the Market has given opportunities to empower women and educate children in areas such as nutrition, literacy, and overall health. Without funds from Shopping for a Cause, many of the community projects the League carries out each year would not be possible.

This year the Market committee is excited to take a walk through the last 15 years of Shopping for a Cause and celebrate anyone and everyone who has had their hands in this amazing event. Join us for a weekend of fun, food, and laughter while you shop for all of your spring needs. This year we are excited to be back in Bossier at the Bossier Civic Center. Along with the location change, we are thrilled to continue our Friday, Saturday, Sunday shopping days with special events happening all weekend long.

Join us Friday, February 26 for our 15th Anniversary celebration. This party is sure to be a great time as we take a walk down memory lane looking at how Shopping for a Cause began. We will have food, music, and drinks for everyone to enjoy. At this time you will also have an exclusive time to shop at our fabulous booths without the hassle of a crowd. Saturday morning, February 27, we will have Blast Off to Breakfast, a children’s breakfast with entertainment from Sci-Port, a breakfast buffet, and so much more. Once you are finished with Blast Off to Breakfast, the shopping doors will be opened and you can find the

best Easter dress at several of our booths. Be on the lookout for more events happening throughout the weekend that are sure to delight everyone.

Our merchant recruiters have been working overtime to find the best merchants for our 2016 Spring Market!

Some of our favorites are returning. Ivy & Stone is bringing back their fabulous home décor, and Pursuing Eden is back with their fun vintage finds. Passionately Rivalicious will be joining us with their huge selection of college apparel, Country Deep will be returning with their funky t-shirts, and RK Collection will be back with their trendy spring fashions. The merchant team has also been working hard to bring some new vendors to our Market, and they are focused especially on bringing in local Louisiana vendors for our 15th Anniversary. We can’t wait for League members to come and support our community projects by shopping these fantastic merchants!

We are excited to have Ivy and Stone, Pursing Eden, Orleans Company, and the South to help us decorate the Civic Center to set the stage for a southern shopping experience. If you are looking for a way to get involved, consider being a Market Patron or becoming a Market Sponsor. For more information about Market Parton or Market Sponsor, please visit our website, jlsb.org, or email us at jlsbmarket@gmail.com.

So mark you calendars for February 26 to February 28 for Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier 2016 Shopping for a Cause. Tickets will be sold online at jlsb.org and in person at the Market. Tickets prices are $5 per shopper. Be on the lookout for more information about our events and the merchants that will be at Shopping for a Cause. We are excited to celebrate 15 years of shopping with you, so see you at Shopping for a Cause 2016!!

Schedule of Event s

Friday, February 26 General Shopping 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 Admission 15th Anniversary Bash 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $35 Admission

Saturday, February 27 General Shopping 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 Admission Blast Off to Breakfast 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. $20 Admission

Sunday, February 28 General Shopping 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 Admission Sid Potts Raffle $25 raffle ticket

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Mission

Meeting with a

Saige Solomon

A Partnership with Mooretown Elementary The impact of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier continues to be felt by the students, faculty, and staff of Mooretown Elementary. While November was a quiet month in the way of volunteer hours, hundreds of items were donated for Christmas stockings during the November group meetings.

Thanks to your donations (and the helping hands of a number of members) we were able to stuff 400 stockings during the December Christmas Party at Coates Bluff. Each stocking included fruit snacks, two pencils, two pieces of gum, a candy cane, a rubber stamp, and four stickers. We also collected uniforms, jackets, and belts to add to their school clothes closet. All of these items were delivered to Mooretown on December 14 as we helped kick off “Christmas at Mooretown.” During the week of

December 14-18, our volunteers served each day during the lunch hour to show appreciation to the teachers and staff and help spread some holiday cheer on the Mooretown campus.

January donations were dedicated to Mooretown’s Pre-K students. Many of these students have special needs, so the gift of diapers, baby wipes, Lysol, and Clorox wipes were greatly appreciated by all of the teachers and aides that care for these children daily.

Volunteer opportunities will continue for the remaining school year, and additional donation items will be accepted at our March and April general meetings. Check League Links each month for more information about these needs. I hope you will join me in finishing the year strong at Mooretown Elementary!

Save the Date

Robbi Persac

JLSB 5K and Family Fun Run: Saturday, April 30 New route in Broadmoor/South Highlands Registration will open in March on Sportspectrum website Food, Fun, and Festivities for the entire family

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Appreciation

Volunteer

We may not say it enough, but we are grateful for all that each of you do to support the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and our community. As a way to acknowledge the efforts of our wonderful volunteers, the JLSB would like to send a letter of recognition to your place of employment and/or your spouse letting them know what an asset you are to our organization. These letters will be sent during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, which is April 10th – 16th. Additionally, we can give you a recommendation on your LinkedIn profile,

highlighting your volunteer service with the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.

These letters and/or LinkedIn recommendations will only be sent if you request them. In order to do so, just log into the website and sign up under Volunteer Appreciation in your reminders section. We encourage each of you to take advantage of this opportunity to receive the kudos you deserve and let us thank you for the time and energy you devote to the JLSB.

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Celebrations Shannon Elder (Active), husband Charles, and proud big brother Charlie welcomed Caroline Catherine Elder on August 25. She was 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long. (PHOTO 1)

Marie Vanderlick (Active) and husband Scott welcomed Julian Scott Vanderlick on November 24.

He was 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19.5 inches long.

(PHOTO 5)

Jessica Latin (Provisional) is the reigning Mrs. Shreveport USA 2015. She will be competing for Mrs. Louisiana America on April 29, 2015 in Baton Rouge.

Congratulations to our Sid Potts raffle winners— Suzanne Frye, Meagan Crow, Liz Mazzarella, and Lauren Lea. Thank you to Sid Potts for donating this jewelry and shopping spree to be raffled to our League members. (PHOTO 6)

Mary Eileen Grant (Active) and family welcomed Eloise Frances Grant on October 9. She was 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. (PHOTO 2)

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Leah Feldt (Active), husband Jason, and big brother Hudson welcomed Cooper David Feldt on December 11. He was 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19.5 inches long. (PHOTO 3)

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Anna Brown (Active) and William Priestley, Jr. are engaged to be married on October 23, 2016 in New Orleans. William proposed on August 22, 2015, on the steps of the LSU Law School. (PHOTO 4)

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Bingo

University Health

Bingo! You can hear the children at University Health calling out “Bingo!” every third Thursday of the month.

The child life specialists say Bingo is the children’s favorite activity while in the hospital. They have children who are often in the hospital, and the children all ask if the ladies in the red aprons will be coming this week for Bingo.

We play Bingo in the playroom located on the pediatric ward. While we set up, we often have trouble keeping the children out of the room until its time to start due to their excitement. If children are unable to leave their rooms to come to the playroom to participate, that’s no problem. We bring Bingo cards to the children’s rooms, and they can play while watching on the closed-circuit television system. If the children have a Bingo while in their rooms, they are able to call down to the playroom to let us know they have won. We play two games of regular Bingo and one game of blackout. After the Bingo games, we do a craft with the children. This year we have made

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Jennifer Cameron, Head Volunteer

bookmarks, pumpkins, and gingerbread houses, which they can use to decorate their rooms. We then pass out prizes to all children who participated, whether they won or lost the Bingo games. We keep a large selection of prizes to choose from that are appealing for all ages.

This year we donated 30 large Christmas bags for the children’s Christmas party. The child life specialists planned to fill the bags with toys for Santa to deliver to each room.

The one-on-one interaction between the League members and the children, along with fun arts and crafts, allow the children to forget about being sick and in the hospital. The playroom is a safe place for them, and no one talks about being sick while there. The most rewarding thing for the Junior League members is seeing the smiles on the children’s faces despite their illnesses. That experience is truly unforgettable for all Junior League members.

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 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 20142015 year

This year, the following volunteers have been recognized as Leading Ladies and are eligible to be honored as Volunteer of the Year: Kathrine Adams Anna Brown Janie Dickson Ellen Erwin Adrienne Frierson Suzanne Frye Alexis Green Angela Hamilton Tara Jones

Liz Lafitte Margaret McDonald Lindsey McElhatten Sarah Nguyen Ashley Rudd Emily Settle Amanda Sevier Marie Vanderlick

More Leading Ladies will be recognized this spring and will be eligible for nomination for Volunteer of the Year!

Nominations are due to Laurel Brightwell, Membership Vice-President, by April 15 .

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Female ORTHODONTIST Active Junior League Member

• adults • teens

Dr. Morgan Lang

• children

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Memorable Moment s

Cover Phot o Shoot Photography by Kathryn Gaiennie

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New Location 1549 E. 70th St., Suite 300 Shreveport, Louisiana • Dr. Darrell Barnett • Dr. Terry Kendrick • Dr. Gretchen Petterway • Dr. Susannah Walker

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Cookbook Recipe Crawfish Bread

serves 8-10

Ingredients: 1 wide loaf French bread 1 package sliced deli-style mozzarella cheese ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 pound frozen crawfish tails 2 bay leaves 1 ¼ teaspoons Cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon tarragon 1/16 teaspoon celery salt 4 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded 1 package sliced deli-style Swiss cheese

Directions: Cut a horizontal line slicked from the top of the bread load and reserve. Scoop out the center of the loaf, leaving a 1-inch shell. Line the bottom of the shell with one layer of the mozzarella cheese. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter melts and add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the onion is tender, and stir in the crawfish tails.

Cook until the crawfish tails begin to wilt.

Reduce the heat and stir in the bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, sugar, tarragon, and celery salt.

Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or to the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaves and mix in the cheddar cheese. Pour the crawfish mixture over the mozzarella cheese in the bread shell and layer with the Swiss cheese.

Top with the reserved bread top, and wrap in foil.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and serve immediately.

Cookbook Reminders • Check out the JLSB website for the monthly cookbook blog. Each month will have a blog post containing recipes from our three JLSB cookbooks, as well as photos and great information about things going on in the area.

• Your Ways and Means obligation is due by midFebruary and can be met by purchasing cookbooks.

Besides purchasing our own League’s cookbooks, Actives can also choose from League cookbooks from across the country. Stop by the JLSB headquarters located at 2601 Line Avenue, Mon. – Thurs. from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. to see all the different options!

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Grant s

Community Assistance Program (CAP)

One of the missions of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is improving communities. While we accomplish this goal through our many community projects, we also improve our community through our Community Assistance Program (CAP) grants. Through our CAP grants, the JLSB is able to extend its financial support further into the community by providing smaller grants, of $3,000 or less, to other nonprofit organizations in our area.

The purpose of the CAP grant program is to provide monetary grants for short-term critical needs of nonprofit organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier area. The Board determines each year if there is a gain in net assets, and if so, twenty (20) percent of the change in net assets can be used for CAP grants the following year.

To be considered for a CAP grant, a local nonprofit should submit an application and include the following documentation and information: 1. Statement of Purpose of its agency 2. List of its current Board of Directors and its committees 3. Current and prior year’s budget sheet and statement of revenues and expenditures 4. Most recent IRS form 990 5. A copy of its 501(c)3 IRS Authorization Permit 6. If applicable, three bids to support the amount requested The Board considers each application based upon the following criteria: 1. T he Agency’s proposed project must support the mission/focus of our League 2. The Agency addresses a critical human need

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

Since 2005, the CAP grant program has provided over $92,000 in assistance to more than 30 nonprofit organizations in our area. Last year, the JLSB awarded CAP grants to the Deaf Action Center, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Fund—Girls Who Code, Compassion for Lives, and the Volunteers of America of North Louisiana—Communities in School.

The JLSB still has funds available to award through the CAP grant program this year. So, if you know of a local nonprofit that meets 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 or feel free to email me directly at mflores@bwor.com.

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