May 2016 • Issue 7
In This Issue: • 2016 Mary Harriman Award • New Member Bios: Part II • STEM Recap • Community Collaborations • Book Nook Thank You • Sustainer Update • April GMM Meeting Notes • Kudos • Annual Fund Donations
MARK YOUR CALENDARS May 10: GMM and Canned Goods Assembly • Social 6 p.m.; Meeting 6:30 p.m. • JLS Office
May 14: Old/New Transition BBQ • 6 p.m. • Jenny Jackson Donahoe’s house
May 17: Board Meeting • Social 5:30 p.m.; Meeting 6 p.m. • JLS Office
May 18: Past Presidents Luncheon • 12:30 p.m. • Julie’s Place, 770 James St., Syracuse
May 19: Corks & Forks Event • 6:30 p.m. • Laci’s Tapas Bar, 304 Hawley Ave., Syracuse • Check the member website for registration information
June 14: GMM and Annual Dinner • 5:30 p.m. - Sustainer Cocktail Hour 6:00 p.m. - Registration and Social 6:30 p.m. - Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Meeting Call to Order • Doubletree Hotel, 6301 State Rte. 298, East Syracuse
THE 2016 SPIRIT OF MARY HARRIMAN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD It’s been 100 years since Mary Harriman, founder of the Junior League movement, recognized the need for a new model of leadership that emphasized collaboration and partnerships to improve the social and economic conditions of others in the community. The Spirit of Mary Harriman Award honors a woman who exemplifies the Junior League mission and vision and has used her unique talents to make a positive impact in her League and community through the honoree’s leadership, volunteer work and advocacy. Through direct service, including bringing together diverse groups and individuals for education and training, this award acknowledges the honoree’s ability to identify needs, set goals and achieve positive results within the Junior League of Syracuse and throughout Central New York. This year’s honoree, Mary-Pat Northrup, fits every word describing a “Spirit of Mary Harriman” leader! Mary-Pat’s Junior League of Syracuse career began in 1981 and she stepped right up to be NOTES Editor and a Board Member in 1982!
In 1983, she was a Lecture Series Fundraiser Co-Chair, followed by roles as the Recording Secretary and Executive Board Member, a Placement Advisor, and then went on to a Placement Chair role. Since fundraising is one of her great strengths, Mary-Pat Chaired the “All Through the House Patron Party & Fashion Show” plus “Le Bal de Neige” fundraisers in both 1988 and 1989. In 1990, she accepted an Executive Committee Board Member position as Community Vice President. Following a few years on Advisory status, Mary-Pat became President-Elect in 1998 and President of JLS in 1999-2000. “Sustainerhood” came along in 2005! Mary-Pat’s numerous community involvements with leadership roles include: The Consortium for Children’s Services, Crouse Irving Memorial Auxiliary, Crouse Health Foundation, Crouse Hospital Board of Trustees, East Area YMCA, Catholic Charities, Cazenovia Lake Foundation, Corinthian Foundation, AAA of Western & Central New York, Boys and Girls Club, Moses DeWitt Elementary School, The Human Race, Aurora LPGA Golf Tournament, The Carriage House Foundation and the St. Bonaventure Alumni Fund. Mary-Pat was also the motivation behind establishing The Spirit of
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