Parishscope Summer 2011

PAris hso e cP Vol.78, Issue 4 • SUMMER 2011

2011-2012

Board of

Directors a publication of the junior league of shreveport-bossier, inc.

2010-2011 Parishscope Staff Editor Jennifer Lawrence Assistant Editor/League Links Kathryn Smitherman Business Manager Lisa Burns

Executive Committee President Martha Siskron President-Elect Monica Lawrence Treasurer Angie Phares Community VP Heather DeHaven Communications VP Eloise Graf Membership VP Elba Hamilton Ways & Means VP Shelley Stone Secretary Becky Berry Nominating Chairman Imelda Torres

Contents Our Vision

The Junior League: Women around the world as catalysts for lasting community change.

Features Letter from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Letter from the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Board of Directors Placement Chairman Paige Reagan Assistant Treasurer Elizabeth Pippin PR&D Chairman Kathleen Barr Sustainer Advisor Tracy Prestwood League Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. About the cover: 2011-2012 Board of Directors

Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Give, Grow, Get Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Sustainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Get on Board!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 More than a Meal, a Full Experience:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Sustainer of the Year Luncheon Provisional Prospective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Paired Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 JL Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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.

May Dinner Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 JL Bingo at Shriners Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Leadership Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Regional Leadership Training Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Membership Report February and March 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

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P resident Letter from the

By: Martha Siskron

As I sit down to write my last President’s message for the Parishscope, I can’t help but reflect on all that the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has done since June 1st, 2010 and all it will continue to do in the future. At seventy-eight years strong, we certainly have a rich past and there is no doubt we will have an even richer future. I am proud to have been a part of this wonderful organization for the past fourteen years and will continue to nurture my membership for the many years to come.

In my time of reflection, I can’t help but realize and understand how tired members get at this time of year. April showers bring May flowers but they also bring a lot of hectic scheduling in our personal and professional lives, from tax season to pre-school recitals and more. Place some final Junior League obligations on top of that and your positive volunteer experience could turn into something negative.

Love the moment and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries.

– Cortia Kent

Try not to forget the special moments throughout the year that reminded you why you are more than proud to be a member and why you continue to fulfill all of your obligations and more. Maybe it was serving Pepsi to your friends at the Revel, or it could have been recognizing the one student who was obviously sent to the River Cities Youth Summit because she is a bully and needs our help. How about the families of West Shreveport Elementary that received some much needed healthy living information that our members stepped up and gave, regardless of the credit they would receive. Or the feeling you felt seeing the Bossier Civic Center full of merchants and shoppers as well as seeing that helicopter fly in for Super Safety Saturday? The list is endless as is the point I am trying to make.

Your Junior League membership is so much more than your dues, meeting credits, and shift obligations. Your membership involves helping the community become a better place than when you found it and also involves the relationships you form with others as you serve. When I first moved back to Shreveport from a short stay in Salt Lake City, Utah, I was given a few names and numbers of women that had children the same age as mine and were also in the Junior League. I called these women and was immediately invited into their lives and have remained friends ever since. Without the Junior League connection, this would not have been possible.

I am proud to hand over the title of President to Monica Lawrence, she and the rest of the 2011-2012 Board are already hard at work making changes that will benefit you, the member, and more importantly, the community we are serving.

While navigating all the different hats you wear in life, don’t forget that the Junior League is here to help you as you help the community. The relationships you form here will benefit you for a lifetime.

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Letter from the By: Jennifer

Editor

Lawrence

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By: Monica Lawrence

The Junior League is an organization where women can give, grow and get connected. You give of your time and talents, and in return, the League gives you the opportunity to grow by providing quality training and impactful volunteer opportunities. Through the League, every member gets connected to the community and to other intelligent, dedicated women. We do best when we have the opportunity to be part of some movement larger than ourselves. We are more effective when we act in groups, and we derive a sense of purpose from making the lives of others better in addition to our own.

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"The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care.

The opportunity of life is to serve. The beauty of life is to give."

--William Arthur Ward

Promoting voluntarism…

If you want to be happy, be giving. For it is in giving that we receive.

In our League careers, it is our job to improve life for all people in our communities, including our families and ourselves. For me, that means working with other like-minded women; when we work together, there is no end to what we can accomplish. I receive such inspiration from the women of the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier. We are united by our mission and focused on improving the physical, emotional, educational health and well-being of children and families at risk in our communities. We all want something different out of this experience, but it all leads to the same end. Our members serve as catalysts for positive change. We are the primary source of our organization’s continued legacy of service in the Shreveport- Bossier communities, and through its talents and commitment, the JLSB is able to make an impact.

Developing the Potential of Women…

By changing your life, you change your community.

It is my duty to develop my potential because by doing so, I not only improve myself, but I improve the lives of my children.

As Robert and Ellie watch me make a difference, they realize the importance of being active citizens and contributors to their community. Volunteering stimulates skills needed for a productive adulthood, including responsibility for tasks, teamwork, punctuality, cooperation, tolerance and problem solving.

When we do volunteer work, ideally, we are doing something for someone else without any thought of self. If we can reach this level of giving, we will develop the most important qualities that form a good character—a generous heart, kindness, empathy, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. One of the best ways to develop yourself is to do things for others with a spirit of love and generosity.

Improving the community…

Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.

Regardless of what you are trying to achieve, intentionally set out to add more value to your life and that of others. You achieve a sense of self-fulfillment when you know that something that you said or did brings improvement to your life or that of others.

No matter how busy we are, we are still looking for ways to enrich our lives.

Volunteering is a way of life, a way we approach life. It is a general attitude of giving, caring and thinking beyond our own selves. Volunteering is an attitude of giving and thoughtfulness. It’s about empathy and selflessness. It spills over onto all aspects of our lives and enriches the lives of those around us.

Each year we want the Junior League to attain uncommon results in the community, but we also want uncommon results in our personal lives. Those uncommon results should be celebrated as we give of ourselves, grow into mature community servants, happy women, better friends, loving wives/ sisters/daughters, patient mothers and productive employees, and get connected

with the community around us. The Junior League can help make you a better person if you give of yourself with an expectant attitude…you receive so much more than you give in all areas of your life.

Make the most of every moment of 20112012. A speaker last year told us, “No one cares if you came and sat at this meeting.

They only care if you change and grow.”

Take advantage of all the opportunities you have to grow through General Meetings, guest speakers, workshops, your placement, friendships, fundraising shifts... Think about the effort you and your family put forth to attend these events, and use your valuable time to make yourself better!

Membership in the JLSB requires a certain level of dedication not only to volunteerism but also to one another. Placements are about people as well as the work. Enjoy your placement and the friendships that are so easy to make.

People stay in organizations because of great people. Connecting with others through teamwork, collaboration, interaction and networking brings us unparalleled joy. I have been in the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier for 12 years because of great people like you!! Thanks for sharing yourself— talents, friendships, ideas and time—with me! I am forever grateful . Join me this year.

Let’s make a pledge to be changed by 2012!

Don’t be committed to the requirements, be committed to the mission.

I am surrounded by a powerful group of women capable of anything we set our minds to. In this spirit, I am looking forward to giving, growing and connecting with each of you!

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According to our by-laws sustaining members are those who have fulfilled the Active membership requirements. In our League there are two ways in which you could fulfilled those requirements: completing ten years of service, including provisional year, if the active member is under the age of 40 is, or three years of service if the active member is 40 or older. The following group of ladies has fulfilled the JLSB requirements and has been approved by the Board to go sustainer.

It is with great honor and pleasure that I present to you our newest group of sustainers: Tammy Barton, Margaret Elberson, Chris Hutchinson, Katie Little, Mary Kim, Heather Kirby, Brandy McIntyre, Angie Phares, Katherine Rigdon, Martha Siskron, Nadean Tanner, Shelia Wells, Claire Williams and Barbara Zaffater.

ustainers S Sustainers By: Elba Hamilton

These ladies have given their time and financial support to our organization because they believe in our mission. It’s bittersweet to say good-bye, but what a joy to know that they will be joining a great group of members that are the backbone of our organization.

Ladies, you have been well trained. I can’t wait to see what you do in our community with the leadership skills you learned during your actives years. Don’t forget that we can always use you help! Come back and visit anytime.

I hope you enjoy learning a little more about them in the following interview.

Don’t forget to congratulate them for a job well done!

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a time commitment you can give. There's a placement for everyone, and remember, we are in the League to help others.

Claire

WILLIAMS Family: Single Hometown/Birthplace: Shreveport, LA

Not a direct answer to a question but. I am very proud of the League of Shreveport-Bossier for its flexible placements and its concentrated placements.

The League really goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that everyone can have an opportunity to volunteer no matter the constraints of their schedule. After being away for a few years and realizing that this feature may not be available in other leagues, it really is one of our strengths.

First Active Year: 2001 First Active Placement: Volunteers for Youth Justice Last Active Placement: Grantwriter What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? I loved being a researcher on the PR&D committee. It was a great group of girls who were really committed to the League and its future. At the same time, we were also focusing outward on what would make Shreveport/Bossier a better community and the ways the League could help.

Other volunteers/ community activities that you plan to focus on next year… I have become involved at Sutton Children's Hospital.

Do you have any advice for first year actives as they embark on their own JLSB careers? / Message for first year actives . . . Go into your League years with enthusiasm, but evaluate your life to know how much of

Katie

LITTLE Family: My husband Don is a pharmaceutical representative for Novo Nordisk. I have two children: Evelyn is 5 and attends South Highlands Elementary Magnet. Will is 3 and in preschool at First Baptist Church School where I teach 4th grade.

Hometown/Birthplace: I was born in Little Rock, AR but grew up in Shreveport. I’m a proud Byrd High School alum, and I graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a B.A. in French.

First Active Year: 2002 First Active Placement: I wrote for the Parishscope. It was a perfect way to get to know many League members who would later become some of my closest friends.

Last Active Placement: The Cookbook committee is my last placement. This group of girls has been a joy to work with – they have such exciting ideas, and I love that I’ve been a part of bringing back A Cook’s Tour and Mardi Gras to Mistletoe.

What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? It is so hard to choose a favorite. Habitat for Humanity was amazing. I truly love the Revel and always recommend working with the committee for Artist for a Day. Being an Advisor, though, was so special and the best experience.

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny story to tell? Shannan Hicks was our Nominating Chairman when I was an advisor and she named each one of us after a Bond girl. I’m not really sure why I was “May Day,” but it was hilarious all the same!

Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really made an impression on you? Why? There are so many that come to mind. Shannan Hicks was fabulous as our Nominating Chairman. She made every meeting feel like a celebration and kept us laughing with her bubbly personality. Paige Rice was my Provisional class chair and such an inspirational leader. I can think of many

others who proved quite impressive.

Favorite time of the day…

After the kids are asleep, I can finally sit down with my husband and spend time with him.

If there were more hours in the day I would… find time to sleep!

How do you handle stress? I try to prevent stress!

Multitasking is hard for me, so I have to stay organized (doesn’t always happen!). Running is my outlet.

I choose to volunteer in our community because… it’s so rewarding! There is such a variety of ways to serve Shreveport; it’s so nice to find your own niche.

Other volunteers/ community activities that you plan to focus on next year… I’ve agreed to serve on the Chi Omega Alumni Board and would like to stay active within the Shreveport Opera Guild and my church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral.

Do you have any advice for first year actives as they embark on their own JLSB careers? Try to explore as many placements as possible.

You may surprise yourself and discover some hidden talents!

Push yourself to become a leader and realize how valuable you are to this organization!

Message for first year actives . . . Have fun and look around you. There are so many hard working, wonderful women within this group – stick together, and you will find yourself enriching the community while building strong friendships.

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How do you handle stress? exercise I choose to volunteer in our community because…I am so blessed and need to pass it on!

Margaret ELBERSON

Family: Chris, Mary Marzelle (5), Kathryn (2) Hometown/Birthplace: Shreveport First Active Year: 2002 First Active Placement: ?

Last Active Placement: spring market merchants What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? Spring market!

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny story to tell? Watering hooglands' plants at Expo with ice!

Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really made an impression on you?

Why? JOY HOWARD, calm and collected during all of the market chaos. True lady and hard worker!

Favorite time of the day… morning before my children wake up If there were more hours in the day I would…organize my house

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Martha SISKRON

Family: Thomas (11) and Campbell (10) Hometown/Birthplace: San Antonio, TX First Active Year: 1998 First Active Placement: Cookbook sales in Salt Lake City, Utah Last Active Placement: President What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? President. I liked being involved with every aspect of the League. This allowed me to interact with so many different members and placements.

As President, I felt like I was making a difference within our organization and within the community at the same time.

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny story to tell? Setting up photo shoots for the Mardi Gras to Mistletoe cookbook pictures with

Kay deBeradinis, Imelda Torres, Teresa LeBleu, and Jessica Bretz will be a highlight of my JLSB memories for many years to come. I will always remember Libby Siskron showing me what real mistletoe looked like and then having her yard man cut down a huge trash bag full for our cover shoot. Once we had the "real" stuff we decided to go with her fake mistletoe instead.

Any one of these ladies could talk for hours about how we rinsed meat to remove "sauce stains," how we fluffed up paper towels to look like we had more cauliflower, how we begged Rollin in the Dough to make a king cake out of season, and how we discovered that you can buy sunflowers at the grocery store in the dead of winter! Plus SO much more . . . .

Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really made an impression on you? Why? Monica Lawrence. She is an amazing woman that strives for the best in everything she does.

Monica makes it happen with integrity, grace and dignity and does not burden those around her with endless complaining about others dropping the ball.

I would not have been able to successfully complete my 13 years of service to the JLSB without her influence and support.

Favorite time of the day…

Early morning when everyone else is asleep.

If there were more hours in the day I would… Complete my scrapbooks! I was an avid scrapbooker until I decided to help develop the Mardi Gras to

Mistletoe cookbook. Needless to say, I have some catching up to do ...

How do you handle stress?

I run.

I choose to volunteer in our community because…

I have been blessed with the ability and opportunity to help others.

Other volunteers/ community activities that you plan to focus on next year… I will have 2 children in 2 different schools so I plan on getting involved in both places.

Nadean TANNER

Family: Kenneth, Shelby and Gavin Hometown/Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana First Active Year: 2005 Last Active Placement: Nominating What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? My years with the cookbook Mardi Gras to Mistletoe. I learned so much and made lifelong friends.

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny

If there were more hours in the day I would…

story to tell? My husband teases me that he married me for my cooking. When we were dating, I was on the cookbook committee that tested every single recipe at least three times.

After six years, he still asks for his favorites.

Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really made an impression on you? When I think of the epitome of a Junior Leaguer, I think Toni Thompson and Shannan Hicks and Becky Berry. Why? They are my inspiration – intelligent, loving, honest, beautiful, graceful …I could go on and on. I am blessed to have known and worked with them.

How do you handle stress? avoid it as much as possible!!!!!

I choose to volunteer in our community because… it makes you feel apart of something- gives you purpose

Katherine RIGDON

Family: just me- and my poodle Belle- single, but hopeful- any help would be great!!

Hometown/Birthplace: Shreveport First Active Year: 2001

Favorite time of the day… anytime I’m with my family.

First Active Placement: Done in a Day

If there were more hours in the day I would…catch up on my reading.

Last Active Placement: Artist for a Day

How do you handle stress?

Just started tennis lessons!

I choose to volunteer in our community because…I loved the mission of Junior League; helping families at risk, especially children.

Other volunteers/ community activities that you plan to focus on next year…focus on my children’s school.

Do you have any advice for first year actives as they embark on their own JLSB careers? / Message for first year actives . . . Learn as much as you can, enjoy yourself and don’t sweat the small stuff!

What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? Artist for a Day- i love the REVEL

Other volunteers/ community activities that you plan to focus on next year… I will actually be retiring from teaching May 2012- so I'm going to get focused on my Mary Kay business Do you have any advice for first year actives as they embark on their own JLSB careers? / Message for first year actives . . . try something that you normally would not do- i always stay in my comfort zone- but I always tell people to try something new- it is hard to take your own advice- I may try it one day!!

First Active Year: 2008 First active placement: Sutton Children's Bingo Last Active Placement: Safety Town What was your favorite placement: Safety Town Why? it was the first ever event so everything was new and a creative brainstorming process Favorite time of the day… just when i come home from work, my boy is running to greet me with a big smile and open arms.

If there were more hours in the day I would… spend more time with my boy How do you handle stress?

Shopping i choose to volunteer in our community because .... there is so much need for community/civic improvement plan to focus on family

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny story to tell? Last year and this year at the Spring Market: I loved helping the venders pack up- lots of work- but a lot of fun too Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really made an impression on you? Brandy McIntyre Why? She is just so awesome

Family: husband, David and son, David Lucas

Favorite time of the day…10 am in the spring

Hometown/Birthplace: New York City, Seoul, Korea

Mary KIM

Angie

PHARES Family: Single Hometown/Birthplace: Clinton, LA First Active Year: 2002

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First Active Placement: Renzi Arts Center Last Active Placement: Treasurer What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? Treasurer (both times around) - enjoyed being on the Board and being involved in all aspects of the League - at least in the financial aspect of projects and placements.

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny story to tell?

Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really make an impression on you? Why? Ginger Lukacs. Ginger first made an impression on me when she served as an advisor and led the group meeting that I attended. She was friendly, approachable, and very knowledgable about the League. I served as Treasurer when Ginger was President and found her to be very positive, diplomatic, level-headed, kind, and efficient - all qualities I admire in a leader.

Favorite time of the day…

Dusk If there were more hours in the day I would… Go fishing. Read a book.

How do you handle stress?

Eat something really bad for me.

I choose to volunteer in our community because… I like helping people.

Other volunteers/community activities that you plan to focus on next year… I would like to find a project to be involved in at my church.

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Do you have any advice for first year actives as they embark on their own JLSB careers? / Message for first year actives . . . If you see a position or a placement that you would like to participate in, let your advisor and your friends in the League know. Use the Straw Ballot to self-submit because the more you to put into your time in the League, the more you will get out. Have fun helping our community.

Brandy

McINTYRE Family: Husband Michael, Daughters Macy 6, Mattie 41/2

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny story to tell? I have to say that my favorite memory was first going to National Convention with Toni, Jodi, and Martha.

What an amazing experience.

I also have to mention being Volunteer of the Year that same year. What a big and exciting year for me.

Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really make an impression on you? Why? I am a talker so I could use up all the space in the Parishscope.

I have to say there were so many but I have to thank Toni Thompson for giving me the encouragement to step up to more leadership roles, Kim Poindexter for sponsoring me all those years ago, and Jodi McJunkins and Peggy Murphy for putting their feet down.

Favorite time of the day…

Nightime...I have always been a night owl. I get so much more done in the peace and quiet.

First Active Year: 2000

If there were more hours in the day I would…learn magic so my laundry could get done.

First Active Placement: Juvenile Justice

How do you handle stress?

Depends on the stress....

Last Active Placement: Community VP

I choose to volunteer in our community because…I have lived here all my life. My daddy was director of the Museum and I saw how volunteers help. I love this city and want to give back where I can.

Hometown/Birthplace: Shreveport

What was your favorite placement with JLSB and why? Artist for A Day...I have always loved the Revel and as a teacher I love children. It was the perfect mix for me. It truly was an honor and privilege for me to be involved with AFAD for so long. It miss it and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

Other volunteers/ community activities that you plan to focus on next year…I plan on spending a lot of time at my girls' school.

Do you have any advice for first year actives as they embark on their own JLSB careers? / Message for first year actives . . .Do not be afraid. Put yourself out there and try new things. You will be surprised at yourself and where your path may lead. Take advantage of your time in the League

Shelia WELLS

Family: Spending time with my family is very important. I enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of my five year old niece.

Hometown/Birthplace: Shreveport, LA First Active Year: 2002 First Active Placement: River Cities Youth Summit Last Active Placement: Paired Reading What was your favorite Placement with JLSB and why? Paired Reading: I believe education is so important and Paired Reading makes the greatest impact on children's life and education. Not to mention, the kids are fun to be around.

Do you have a favorite JLSB memory or funny story to tell? ROAD TRIP !!!

One of the best JLSB memories was going on a road trip to Baton Rouge with Ginger Lukacs, Tracy Prestwood, and Toni Thompson. I learned a lot and laughed a lot. Thanks guys.

Can you think of a JLSB member that you met during your active years and really made an impression on you? Why? I met and interacted with several great women but two people stand out: Ginger Lukacs and Tracy Prestwood: Both ladies are willing to share their knowledge and history of JLSB and always have a kind word with a smile. I learned a lot from them.

Favorite time of day....

Saturday !!! Time for rest.

If there were more hours in the day I would.... I would try to watch all the back shows I saved on the DVR (LOL).

How do you handle stress?

Taking things one day at a time; Lots of prayer.

I choose to volunteer in our community because....

It's very rewarding. The world would be a better place if we all gave back to the community.

Other volunteers/ community activities that you plan to focus on next year.... I would like to volunteer sometimes with paired reading.

Do you have any advice for first year actives as they embark on their own JLSB careers? / Message for first year actives..... Pace yourself.

Learn from all your endeavors and laugh a lot.

GET on BOARD!

Non-Profit Board Training Program Are you interested in developing leadership skills while learning to govern one of our area's nonprofit agencies? Many nonprofit organizations working hard to improve our region are facing enormous challenges and are seeking energetic, talented and qualified leaders to help them achieve their mission.

The Junior League of Shreveport Bossier is pleased to offer a 4-session course that focuses on training volunteers for nonprofit board leadership.

Get on Board! Participants will gain increased levels of competence and confidence in nonprofit board of director's skills through workshops on topics such as: October 18, 2011 Ways and Means Concentration…

“How to ask for Money and ENJOY it”

January 19, 2012 Membership Concentration…

“Getting and KEEPING Volunteers”

November 22, 2011 Communications Concentration…

“Public Speaking for EVERYONE”

February 21, 2012 Community Concentration…

“Creating IMPACTFUL Community Projects”

Only 20 applicants will be accepted. So hurry and get your application in!

Please mail the following application to the League office at: 2601 Line Avenue Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 Deadline June 1st Name: _ ________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ email:_____________________________ Occupation: _____________________________________________________ Have you ever served on a nonprofit board?

_____ Yes

_____ No

Are you currently serving on a nonprofit board? _____ Yes

_____ No

If yes, name the organization(s) _ ______________________________________ After completion of the program, would you like to be placed on a board? _____Yes _____ No Please list availability (specific days and times) _____________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Please list specific talents: _ __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Why would you be a good candidate for this course: _________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Check the area(s) in which you are interested: _____Arts and Culture _____ Children _____Community Development _____ Environmental _____Human Services

_____ Health _____ Education

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Traditional Kitchen

with a French Twist Everything you need for the kitchen of your dreams Custom Cabinetry • Appliances Decorative Hardware Antique Wood Flooring Plumbing Fixtures • Design Services Pierremont Common 6505 Line Avenue, Suite 54

318-868-9696 www.kitchenandbathcottage.com Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Saturdays by appointment

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More than a Meal,

a Full Experience: Sustainer of the Year Luncheon By: Jodi Penn, Past President of JLSB

When I decided to attend the Sustainer of the Year Luncheon, my intent was to connect with JLSB Sustainers and to celebrate the Sustainer of the Year honoree. My thoughts about the day actually remind me of a meal with an appetizer, the main course and, finally, dessert…

Appetizer – I arrived and found a wonderful table of Sustainers to sit with – several different age groups were represented and it was a great blend of women. Lunch was absolutely wonderful; East Ridge Country Club, with Ricky Rogers at the helm, did an outstanding job with their service and lunch was delicious. Of course, the conversation at our table always centers on “what’s happening in the League” and we always tell tales of “remember when…” It’s fun to reminisce about Bargain Haul, Follies, the Red River Revel and the cookbooks. Everyone always talks about “how in the world we managed in the League before e-mail, text messaging, cell phones and all the other technology we have today.” We talk about what it meant to ‘be in the League’ and how thrilled we were when invited to be a Provisional.

Main Course – This was what we came for…to find out who would be honored as the Sustainer of the Year. The names were announced and there were two winners. The dynamic duo of Nita Braddock and Connie Pierson! How in the world could you ever recognize one without the other? They are fantastic and I’ve considered them mentors for many years. Always willing to say yes, Nita and Connie are amazing community volunteers, leaders in the League, entrepreneurs, wives, mothers…they’re quintessential ladies. One of my favorite pictures at the League office is Nita Braddock at the White House when the JLSB was honored. We (the League) had made it to the White House! What an amazing accomplishment. Nita and Connie were Presidents during an era when our League saw tremendous growth and when the League gave the City of Shreveport (and now the Ark-La-Tex) one of its greatest gifts – the Red River Revel. Thank you, Nita and Connie; I’m proud we could honor you as Sustainers of the Year.

Dessert – Don’t you just love it when you are totally surprised with a delicious dessert? That’s how I felt when Knox Goodman introduced her childhood friend, Renie Ferguson Steves. Like Knox said, “If I read you her entire bio, we’ll be here until tomorrow.” Thirty years ago, Renie loved cooking for her family, friends and her husband’s clients. This inspired her to open a cooking school, The French Apron, which has developed into an amazing career – menu consultation, food styling, television, freelance journalism, author, restaurant critique. The most delightful thing about Renie is her passion for food and wine and her unique way of weaving a story. She’s traveled all over the world eating and drinking (‘in moderation,’ she says) and educating people through her stories. Make sure you check out her website, www. cuisineconcepts.org to read her articles/blog and find out about the latest in food and wine.

As I savor the day, I’m reminded of why I love the Junior League --- after seventy-seven years, we are still “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, improving communities and developing the potential of women.” The Sustainer of the Year Luncheon gives us a chance to remember what we learned, honor those who have served, renew friendships and encourage the Provisionals and Actives to ‘stay the course.’ Thank you to the Sustainer Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors for a wonderful day.

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A Provisional Prospective By: Nancy-Jane McMichael Karam

Spring is an exciting time for the Provisional Class. Halfway through the year, the Provisionals are getting to know each other and becoming more familiar with the inner-workings of the Junior League. Also, the spring provides plenty of different events to keep the Provisionals busy.

The February meeting gave the Provisionals a chance to see the where the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier started and the influence it had on this community. The class was split into teams and sent on a scavenger hunt to take pictures in front of locations of significance to the League. The pictures spots included Shriner’s Hospital for Children, St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Train Depot Building in Festival Plaza, all in Shreveport. Frannie Meehan, Deidre Rollins, Elizabeth Landman and Emily Rice were on the winning team.

March was the Provisionals’ first taste of Shopping for a Cause, the Junior League Market. Each Provisional worked a 4-hour shift at the Market, helping out in all different areas including tickets sales, hospitality, market bucks and at the information booth.

“I worked at the information booth and helped take tickets, so I got to see everyone as they came in. The Market is quite an event! I loved seeing it all come together and how much – and how many – people enjoyed it,” said Frannie Meehan.

The Provisionals’ March meeting was held at the Market and gave the new members a backstage look at Shopping for a Cause. It was an in-depth look at the League’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

Many Provisional mini-placements take place in the spring, including Market mini-placements and the spring Kids-in-the-Kitchen program.

Kids-in-the-Kitchen is an event that reaches out to educate families in the community about healthy food choices and exercise.

The Junior League’s busy spring will end at the May General Meeting at which the Provisionals will be recognized as active members – an exciting reward for a year of hard work, new experiences and lots of fun!

Paired Reading By: Lauren Lea

Kids are antsy all over as another school year winds down and our Paired Reading students are no exception. But as they wiggle in their chairs and struggle to walk in a line, I find myself sad to let Paired Reading end. I’ve had the privilege of volunteering at Atkins the past few years and the quiet time I’ve shared one on one with our readers has been the highlight of my week. Of course we read, but we also share and learn a lot about each other. This year particularly, a genuine bond has formed between our volunteers and readers.

We’ve shared in the students' Halloween fun, Christmas celebrations, and reading progress. This year was the first year we read with kindergarten students, and although they aren’t reading independently, they have gained the confidence to open a book and enjoy. Our first graders have improved dramatically too, starting the school year they really had to be coaxed to read, but now they can’t wait for their turn to show us how they can “sound out” words.

Thanks to all the books donated in October at our meeting with a mission. Over 800 books have been donated.

Each of our 17 students takes a book home each week, and for the first time, we have given a book to every student in the kindergarten and first grade. We also were able to give books to the teachers to keep in their classroom for this, year's as well as future students to benefit from.

We have received a lot of positive feedback from teachers this year, but I can recall one particularly touching moment this year when a teacher complimented a student’s reading improvement. The little boy shyly stood and listened to her praise and after she had finished and I congratulated him he had this huge, proud smile on his face. Those smiles are what keep Paired Reading volunteers coming back and that is what I’ll miss the most about volunteering at Atkins Elementary.

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Market

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The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. May Dinner Meeting honoring

Provisionals, 5 & 10 year Actives and New Sustainers Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. dinner Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center 820 Clyde Fant Parkway $10 per person Your check is your reservation, or you may pay online at www.jlsb.org .

Please mail your check by May 5, 2011 to 2601 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA 71104

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Summer Day Camps ���������������

June 6 - August 5

Register online @ www.sciport.org/summercamp

Andy and Michelle Osborn Coldwell Banker Dowling 8805 Line Ave., Suite 100 Shreveport, LA 71106 Office:(318) 861-2461 Home:(318) 865-3416 Cell:(318) 564-3701 Email:andy@andyosborn.com

www.andyosborn.com

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at Shriners Hospital By: Amanda Sevier

The 3rd Tuesday of every month (September – May) we volunteer at Shriners Hospital. After all of the patients eat dinner, we gather in the main hall for fun! We play a bingo game, and everyone is a winner receiving a great prize. After bingo, we do a craft project based upon a theme for the month and eat a yummy snack. Our craft projects have included sports pennants, foam turkeys, Christmas cookie decorating, and Mardi Gras shoe box floats.

In December, we provide Christmas stockings for all of the patients.

It is the first thing the patients wake up to and receive on Christmas morning. This year Allison Marlar and her class at St. Mark’s gathered and filled all of the stockings. The Shriners’ Child Life Specialist said the children had one of their best Christmases at Shriners.

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On Tuesday, April 5th all of the Junior League volunteers were invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at Shriners Hospital.

This year the theme of the banquet was “Our Volunteers Rock” (50s theme) complete with burgers, fries, coke floats and Elvis. We were so surprised to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award! The award says it is in grateful recognition of our outstanding volunteerism and dedication to the patients, staff, and friends of the World’s First Shriners Hospital. This is the first year they have given it to an organization rather than an individual. What an honor!

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Leadership Training Part of our mission is to train volunteers, and so we are pleased to offer this to all League members and to anyone who could benefit from learning about mentors and mentor programs. Head volunteers are invited to attend at no cost to you! Only $35 all others.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 Artspace 8:30 Continental Breakfast 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Networking Lunch 1 p.m. Adjourn Part of our mission is to train volunteers, and so we are pleased to offer this to all League members and to anyone who could benefit from learning about mentors and mentor programs.

Head volunteers are invited to attend at no cost to you!

Only $35 all others.

Presenter: Naomi Chavez Peters - Director, Leadership and Employee Development, Salesforce.com; Past President, Junior League of Palo Alto • Mid Peninsula “Mentors are needed in our lives—some for a reason, some for a season, some for a lifetime.” This saying holds true for our Junior League members and leaders as well. A good League mentor at the right time can make the difference in a member’s level of engagement and commitment to the League—and to the community. Instituting mentoring practices in your League either informally or formally is one of the most important membership retention strategies you can undertake. Do you have mentoring practices in your League? Have you talked about this for some time but haven’t been able to get something off the ground? Come participate in this interactive session with your questions, ideas and best practices.

In this workshop, we will discuss: • Different mentoring roles • Different mentoring styles • Framework for mentoring League members • How to set up mentoring practices in your League to increase retention and leadership capability This training is effective for any League member—Provisional,

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first year Active, seasoned Active or Sustainer. Leaders of any organization would benefit from hearing Mrs. Chavez speak.

Naomi Chavez Peters Naomi Chavez Peters is Director of Leadership and Employee Development at salesforce.com. She joined salesforce.com in late 2010, after spending 16 years at Cisco Systems. Her experience at Cisco included roles in leadership development, organizational development, strategy and planning, and executive communications.

Prior to Cisco, she spent 11 years at Intel Corporation driving leadership development programs and initiatives across the globe.

Naomi is also an active community volunteer where she has spent 18 years with the Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula. She served many terms on the board of directors, including Community VP, Membership VP and finally, President in 2005-2006. In addition to the League, Naomi sits on the Board for Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired in Palo Alto CA, and the Children’s Health Council in Menlo Park, CA. She is married with three children and lives in Los Gatos, CA.

Regional Leadership Training Registration Form Saturday, May 21, 2011 • 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Artspace • 710 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 Please mail form to Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. 2601 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 Fax to 318-221-4601 or E-mail to jrleaguesb@bellsouth.net Registration $35 by May 6th.

(Please fill out a separate form for each attendee.)

Name of Attendee:_ _______________________________________________________________________________ Junior League of:_____________________________________________ Title: _ _____________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________ City:__________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: _______________________________ Telephone (H):___________________ (W): _ _____________________ Email: _ ____________________________ Emergency Contact Name:____________________________ Phone: _ ______________________________________ Payment Information:

$35.00 per Atendee

Check Enclosed:

Y

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Check #_____________________________

Credit Card #: (Visa or MasterCard only, please circle card type): _ __________________________________________________ Expiration Date:_ ____________________________________________ 3 Digit Verification: _ ____________________ Name as it appears on card: __________________________________________________________________________ Billing Address (If different than above): __________________________________________________________________ Authorizing Signature:_ ________________________________________ Date: _ _____________________________ Session Information: “Mentors are needed in our lives—some for a reason, some for a season, some for a lifetime.” This saying holds true for our Junior League members and leaders as well. A good League mentor at the right time can make the difference in a member’s level of engagement and commitment to the League—and to the community. Instituting mentoring practices in your League either informally or formally is one of the most important membership retention strategies you can undertake. Do you have mentoring practices in your League? Have you talked about this for some time but haven’t been able to get something off the ground? Come participate in this interactive session with your questions, ideas and best practices.

In this workshop, we will discuss: • Different mentoring roles • Different mentoring styles • Framework for mentoring League members • How to set up mentoring practices in your League to increase retention and leadership capability

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2011-2012 Year At A Glance COMMUNITY PROJECTS Done in A Day Health Literacy Summer Camp

MEMBERSHIP REPORT FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2011

Health Literacy Year Long Initiative Paired Reading Revel “Artist for a Day “ Kids in the Kitchen Revel Kids in the Kitchen Spring

Numbers Active

188

LSUHSC Bingo

Non-Resident Active

Shriners Bingo

Provisional

61

Sustainers

447

Super Safety Saturday

5

FUNDRAISERS

Non Resident Sustainers

22

Junior League Market Shopping for a Cause

Emeritus

73

Revel Pepsi Sales

Non Resident Emeritus

6

Honorary

0

Cookbooks…Revel, Mardi Gras to Mistletoe, and A Cook’s Tour

WAYS AND MEANS OBLIGATIONS

Total

802

2 4 hour shifts fulfilled through: • Junior League Market Shopping for a Cause • Revel Pepsi Sales • Cookbooks…Revel, Mardi Gras to Mistletoe, or A Cook’s Tour

OR

Pay $75 for ONE shift BEFORE the year begins ACTIVES: $100 monetary obligation to the Market PROVISIONALS: $100 monetary obligation to cookbook

DROPPED FROM MEMBERSHIP Laura Alvis (a) Shannon Billeaud (a) Kristen Deere (a) Jill Guidry (a) Clarissa Harris (a) Beth Moore (a) Casey Thompson (a) Jordan Hamrick (p)

Resignation IGS Nicole Mehalovich (p)

Transfer IN – Complete

Danielle Brown (a) Sacramento, CA

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Transfer Out – Complete Hathaway Brown (a) Fort Worth, TX Catherine Garrett (a) Lubbock, TX

SPECIAL LEAVE

Lisa Burns (a) through May 31, 2011

births

Christine Fortson (a) welcomed son William Owen Fortson on April 19, 2011.

Lindsey Trainor (a) welcomed daugther Eden Elizabeth Trainor on April 23, 2011.

Information Changes

Brooke Benson (s)

934 E Rochel, Shreveport, LA 71115

Olivia Bradley (s)

email: gregb73483@aol.com

Ellen Brown (s)

email: ellendbrown@gmail.com

6487 Soda Point Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107

Hathaway Brown (a)

4458 Bryce Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Heather Brown (a)

email: hconlybrown@gmail.com work phone: no work phone

Denise Busada (s)

home: 318-861-3229

Gaye Dean (s)

Hill to Dean

Jodee Bruyninckx (a)

email: jodee279@gmail.com

Heather DeHaven (a)

work phone: no work phone

Teresa Dean (s)

2451 Churchill Dr., Bossier City, LA 71111

Amber Free (a)

email: amberfree81@yahoo.com

Kristen Gary (a)

cell: 318-780-4779

Emily McDonald (s)

456 Evangeline Place, Shreveport, LA 71106

Sarah Harris (a)

450 Delaware, Shreveport, LA 71106 work: 318-861-4397

Betty Henderson (s)

cell: 318-469-8353

Camille Meehan (s)

email: cmeehan6@bellsouth.net cell: 318-453-3500

Carol Mills (s)

work: 318-841-8430

Jodi Penn (s)

work: 318-429-2059

Gloria Smith (s)

email: gsmith@ivansmith.com

Dorothy Thoma (s)

178 Albert Ave, Shreveport, LA 71105 email: thomad@bellsouth.net work: 318-865-9825

Jane West (s)

email: jiwest@comcast.net cell: 318-469-9183

Tricia Atkisson (p)

153 Atlantic Ave., Shreveport, LA 71105 home phone: no home phone cell: 318-617-0083

Summer Bluford (p)

1846 Fairfield Avenue, Apt. 909, Shreveport, LA 71101

Ashley Chance (p)

home phone: no home phone cell: 318-272-6763

Shannon Crawford (p)

home phone: no home phone

Twyla Abraham (a)

work: 318-683-2527

Tricia Barrow (a)

134 Kayla Street, Shreveport, LA 71105 home phone: no home phone

Shelli Briery (a)

Demessia Hicks (a) 1737 Willow Point Drive, Shreveport, LA 71119

home: 318-636-0507 LeAnn Kay (a)

work phone: no work phone

Lindsey Lewis (a)

9667 Gardere Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115

Elizabeth McElhatten (a)

4834 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106 work: 318-865-2718

Kristi Meiki (a)

email: kristimeiki@gmail.com

Rachel Morgan (a)

home: 318-797-9572

Caroline Norman (a)

9015 Eureka Ln, Shreveport, LA 71115

Shawntell Phillips (a)

P.O. Box 37325, Shreveport, LA 71133

Megan Poljak (a)

525 Demery Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71115 home: 318-797-2113

Katherine Rigdon (a)

email: katherine.rigdon@yahoo.com

Megan Gardner (p)

home: 318-865-1138

Brandi Smyth (a)

work phone: no work phone

Karelia Stewart (a)

work: 318-226-6998 x1070

Adrienne Henderson (p)

work: 318-227-3333 cell: 318-990-0559

Lauraleigh Sullivan (a)

1914 Woodberry Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106

Jessica Johnson (p)

651 Ontario Street, Shreveport, LA 71106

Calli Thompson (a)

home: 318-402-5152

Kimberly Thornton (a)

308 Oakland Place, Bossier City, LA 71112 home: 318-658-9428

Sarah Nelson (p)

email: sknelson9@gmail.com home phone: no home phone cell: 318-464-3000

Stephanie Pringle (p)

home: 318-797-8648

Mary Pittman (a)

work: 318-549-6087

Imelda Siegelson (a)

email: meldatorres@gmail.com

Stefanie Scruggs (p)

7601 Rodeo Dr., Denton, TX 76208 home: 469-375-8345

Samantha West (a)

email: sweetsamanthams@gmail.com home: 318-742-1358

Holly Witte (a)

home phone: no home phone

Amanda Speckman (p)

home phone: no home phone work: 318-429-2049 cell: 318-564-9090

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Provisional Press!

New Dates and Location for Sponsor Candidate Workshops!

Thursday, April 28th 6-7pm or Tuesday, May 3rd 6-7pm Broadmoor Library Meeting Room 1212 Captain Shreve Drive Sponsors and their Candidates are asked to attend one meeting of their choice to learn about Opportunities for the Provisional Year.

Provisional Orientation for 2011-12 Provisional Class Members Thursday, June 9th 5:30-7:30pm Louisiana State Exhibit Museum 3015 Greenwood Road We have held three very successful informational meetings and are looking ahead to our Sponsor/Candidate workshops and Provisional Orientation coming up in the next few weeks. Please take note of the date and location changes.

If you have not already done so, I challenge each active, provisional, and sustainer to submit at least one name for membership in next year’s provisional class! It is not too late! Please email the potential provisional’s name, address, email, and phone numbers to Caroline Fischer, Provisional Chairman, at jlsbprovisionals@hotmail.com or call her at 318-470-5533. Please remember that potential provisionals should be 24 years old by June 1, 2011.

A Big Thank you to those who have already submitted names! We’re putting together a great group!

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Harold W. Turner, President

Tracy Hester, Manager

Market Street

Provenance @ Southern Loop

Kendra Wheeler, Manager

Terry Talley, Manager

Daniel Loe, Manager

Market Street

Airline Drive, Bossier City

E. Texas, Bossier City

Valerie L. Mitchell, Manager E. 70th and E. Kings

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