July/August NOTES Issue

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF

SYRACUSE July/August 2016

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Issue 1

IN THIS ISSUE: Comm

•Welcome to the New League Year •Council Goals for 2016-2017 •Ad Hoc Committee Opportunities •News to Know

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Check the members’ website for registration and event details.

August 7: New Member Recruitment & Member Fun

• Pure Barre • 3 p.m.

August 9: Training & Education Committee Meeting

• 5:30 p.m. @ Jackie P’s House

August 16: Board Meeting

• 5:30 p.m. @ JLS Office

August 25: Sustainer R&R

• 5:30 p.m. @ Location TBA

August 28: New Member

Recruitment & Member Fun

• Volunteering at the Harbor Run • 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

August 29: Community Collaborations Committee Meeting

• 5:30 p.m. @ JLS Office

September 8: JLS After Dark

• 6:00 p.m.@ Aster Pantry & Parlor • Bring a friend!

September 13: September GMM

• Welcome to the 2016-2017 year!

• 6:00 p.m. Social; Meeting 6:30p.m.

• JLS Office

WELCOME TO 2016-2017!

Welcome to the 2016-2017 Junior League year! While it may traditionally be quiet during the League summer, this year preparations for the year kickoff at the September GMM are already underway.

We started the year with an amazing Leadership Training and Planning Retreat on June 25th.

Sixteen women joined together to be trained for their roles, share ideas, and think strategically about the upcoming year. We are excited to share our goals and are looking forward to trying new ways to engage members, impact the community, and advance the mission of the Junior League of Syracuse. I hope that you will share our excitement and commitment to continue to improve our

community. In addition, I hope you will personalize the JLS mission to find a way to get the most out of your membership and develop your potential!

I am honored to be involved in the leadership of another great League year and look forward to serving the Board, Leadership Team, and Members.

Please feel free to always contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Contact the President:

Cathy Dotterer:

dotterer@hotmail.com

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INTRODUCING OUR PRESIDENT ELECT

Jackie Azbill started her Junior

Jackie is a registered nurse who works part time and attends college full time to earn her BSN. She will be completing her degree this December and plans to attend school for her Masters in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner. She sits on numerous committees at work and has been volunteering in her community by sitting on Jackie has served on the special the Fayetteville Recreation Board events committee for three years since 2013. and new member committees in both Reading and Syracuse. She Jackie enjoys time with her family, has worked on the new member running, golfing and getting to curriculum for both leagues. Jackie know her community by visiting has held the position of Membership the wonderful sights of CNY. She League of Syracuse, improving and Training VP and currently is is looking forward to her future her community and empowering leadership positions with Junior women. serving as President Elect.

League career with the Junior League of Reading in 2007. She then transferred to the Junior League of Syracuse in 2012 after relocating to Fayetteville with her husband John and two of her sons, Aidan and Eli. Big brother Nick still remains in Philadelphia.

FUND

SUSTAINER COCKTAILS, DINNER & OPTIONAL GOLF OUTING

DEVELOPMENT Holiday Shoppes planning is underway! The committee has had its first meeting and is looking forward to a successful 2016 show!

We are looking to add a few more big ticket items for this year’s raffle.

In addition, if anyone knows of a merchant or vendor that would be a good fit for the show, please feel free to email Merchant Co-Chairs: Jamie Lingenfelter (jnling27@ gmail.com) or Amanda Spence (mandye25@ gmail.com)!

Contact Fund Development VP:

Christie Novkak:

chrisitemarienovak@gmail.com

The Save the Date announcement for the September 19 event at Drumlins Country Club has been sent to Sustainers. Watch your mailboxes for invitations arriving in August!

MEMBER CONGRATULATIONS

Do you know a JLS member who has earned an accomplishment within her professional, volunteer, or personal life? Submit a note of congratulations for publication in the NOTES! Items can be sent via email to NOTES Editor Heather Ford Wallace: heatherfordwallace@gmail.com

OFFICE COORDINATOR

As many members already know, Dawn Kemp, our JLS Office Coordinator, resigned from her position in July. We thank Dawn for her years of service to the JLS and wish her the best in her future endeavors! A search is currently underway for a new Office Coordinator. During this transition, we ask for members’ patience as we aim to provide office coverage. Requests can continue to be submitted to the JLS office, with urgent inquires sent via email to President Cathy Dotterer.

Members having contacts who may be a good fit for the position can contact Cathy with their referrals.

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MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL DINNER 2016

2016-2017 70 Actives 198 Sustainers RECRUITMENT EVENTS Join Junior League of Syracuse members for new member recruitment and summer fun events! Prospective and current members welcome. See all of the upcoming events below. Please register on the members’ website or SeeingSpot app and feel free to reach out to Katherine Dopulos, New Member Chair or Jackie Popkess, Membership VP with any questions.

gillie girl sprint tri

Sunday, July 17th, members helped on the Food and Beverage team.

Event was offered jointly from the Membership and Community Collaborations committees.

harbor run 5k

Sunday, August 28th at 8:00-11:00 AM. We will have a JLS table and will help with handing out water, medals for the fun run, and cheering on the runners! Event is being offered jointly from the Membership and Community Collaborations committees so feel free to bring along a friend who may be interested in learning more about the JLS.

jls after dark Happy hour at Aster Pantry and Parlor on Thursday, September 8th at 6:00 PM: Join us for an evening of friendship and fun! JLS members, bring a friend to show her the league in an informal setting.

GOALS FOR 2016-2017

pure barre class

Special Junior League of Syracuse Pure Barre Class, Sunday, August 7th at 3:00 PM: Come lift, tone and burn with fellow League members at Pure Barre Syracuse! Price will depend on the number of members participating. Snacks, beverages, and conversation after class in the studio.

Preregistration is required. Bring a friend who wants to lift, tone and burn and learn more about the league.

new member 1. Building from our initial prospect base of 32 inquiries collected over the past 12 months (and active recruitment over the past six weeks), we aim to recruit and retain 10-20 new members to the Junior League of Syracuse for the 2016-2017 year, representing a diverse and broad cross-section of Central New York women.

2. Increase member engagement at eight recruitment events (between May-September) which include volunteer opportunities, fitness classes, and social outings. We aim to continue this engagement by connecting new members' strengths to current members during GMMs and volunteer and social events during the year.

education and training 1. Plan GMMs around the theme of empowering women/leadership.

2. Set calendar of GMM topics/ speakers for the year. Our goal is to draw upon members strengths, experiences and skill sets when developing GMM topics/speakers.

3. Work with Collaborations speakers at GMMs that align with current JLS volunteer opportunities.

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Community schedule

Contact Membership VP:

Jackie Popkiss:

kkg78@hotmail.com

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COMMUNITY The Community Collaborations Committee is excited to embark on this upcoming 2016-2017 year.

As a committee, our goal for any collaboration (community volunteer opportunity) is to support at-risk families in atrisk situations. Our focus areas include: women & children, hunger and education. While planning and executing several events, it is important that these collaborations forward our mission and vision. Though early in the planning stages, the Community Collaborations Committee commits to have at least one volunteer event a month, including a week-long series of events during “National Volunteer Week” in April. These opportunities include Rescue Mission, Little White House of Hope, My Sister’s Closet, and school supplies and toiletries drives. Volunteer events will begin by the end of September.

These collaborations are even more successful when League members come out and participate.

Please watch SeeingSpot and email blasts for dates and times.

Contact Community VP:

Courtney Bintz:

courtneyakers24@gmail.com

SUSTAINER NEWS On the international, national and local levels, the Junior League has evolved over recent decades to reflect changes in society and in the interests of each generation of new members. The JLS is fortunate to have a Sustainer membership that includes women who experienced several stages of this evolution.

With that in mind, the following

goals are proposed for the 20162017 year: • Continue traditional social events: the annual golf outing and dinner, monthly R and R gatherings and Spring Cocktail Party to give members the opportunity to catch up with current news, revisit shared experiences, and discuss new ideas.

• Continue community service event of making pies for holiday meals served at the Rescue Mission.

• Continue participation in the annual Holiday Shoppes.

• Explore potential activities that are both fun and educational through a survey of m e m b e r interests, preferred discussion topics, and event times.

Contact Sustainer VP:

Linda Dombrow:

lindadombrow@yahoo.com

AD HOC COMMITTEES During the 2016-2017 year, there will be three ad hoc committees created in order to explore important issues for The Syracuse Junior League.

Committees will begin their work in September. A description of the three committees is listed below:

bring ideas to the membership about how to use the funds.

AJLI Governance Structure/Rollout Research: AJLI has recommendations for structural changes that can improve a League’s effectiveness in strategic planning and regular operations.

This committee will explore the Holiday Shoppes Vendor Research AJLI Governance Rollout and make and Recruitment: Support the work recommendations for the JLS’s of the Holiday Shoppes Committee to potential involvement. research new vendors to participate, with a focus on food vendors for this Are you an active or sustainer interested in getting involved in one of these ad year. hoc committees? Please contact Cathy 100th Year Anniversary Committee: Dotterer by August 11!

By our 100th Anniversary, the JLS will have successfully saved $100,000 Contact the President: dollars intended to be used during that Cathy Dotterer: milestone year. This committee will dotterer@hotmail.com begin the exploration process to help

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COMMUNICATIONS The Communications Council is excited for a great 2016-2017 JLS year!

Communications Council chairs started the League year at the June 25 Leadership Training and Planning Retreat. Work at the chair and committee level is continuing throughout the summer to prepare for the busy fall (and year!) ahead.

Included in the council’s goals for 2016-2017: •Increase the visibility of the Junior League of Syracuse mission, vision, and supporting

activities through the JLS’ communications platforms, including our website, social media sites, public relations and marketing efforts, and more; •Tailor the news and information presented to active and sustaining members through internal JLS communications including email blasts, the members’ website, and the NOTES. •Propose and implement a strategy to manage and archive the JLS’ digital photo inventory.

If your council or committee has a news item, upcoming event, or other noteworthy happening,

the Communications team wants to make sure League members (and others) know about it! A new tool will be unveiled this fall that will streamline the process of requesting Communications coverage and support.

Watch upcoming issues of the NOTES for updates from the JLS’ PR and Social Media Committees, Tech Team, and NOTES Editor.

Contact Communications VP:

Jessica Murray:

jessicawmurray@me.com

Call 315-634-1100

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SYRACUSE 431 E Fayette Street, Suite 225 Syracuse, NY 13202 Office: 315.423.9773 Fax: 315.471.1464

office@jlsyracuse.org

www.jlsyracuse.org MISSION

The Junior League of Syracuse is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

VISION

The Junior League of Syracuse will be an organization of diverse women committed to enriching the quality of life for women, children and their families in the Central New York Community.

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