Interaction, Volume 23, 2016-2017

ANNUAL ISSUE 2016-2017

VOLUME XXIII

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CONTENTS Editor’s Note

A publication of the Junior League of Little Rock, Inc. Volume XXIII, Annual Issue 2016-2017

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Impact

By The Numbers

Interaction Staff

JLLR in the Community

Editor-in-Chief: Mandy Ellis Keller Staff Writers: Layne Cook, Serena Thompson Green, Mary DeLoney Logan, Kiera Oluokun Staff Photographer: Cara Tharp

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Contributing Photographers: Alicia Austin Smith, Paul Henry, Joel's Photography, J. Story Studios, Janet Warlick

Presidential Q&A

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Amanda M. Richardson Meet 3

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Nonprofit Center

Advertising Manager: Layne Cook Art Director: Amy Vaughn

Holiday House 2016-2017 Board of Directors

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Get into the Holiday Groove

President: Amanda M. Richardson

Little Rock Eats

President-Elect: Sabrina Lewellen Community Vice President: Kristen Moyers Membership Vice President: Tabitha McNulty

A Perfect Pairing

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In the Kitchen

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Marketing Vice President: Maradyth McKenzie Development Vice President: Kerri Sernel Administrative Vice President: Mary McCraw Treasurer: Jennifer Goss

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Treasurer-Elect: Natalie Hairston Nominating Director: Benecia Moore

Features 95 Years of Women Daring Greatly

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A Toast to Tradition

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Healthy Goals For Girls

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Reading in the Rock

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Training Director: Kim Logue Sustainer Advisor: Sherrye McBryde

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

22 Who’s Who

Community Impact: The Junior League of Little Rock improves our community by assessing community needs, developing solutions and training civic leaders.

These efforts, concentrated within the following areas of impact, give direction to our organization: school preparedness and nutrition and wellness.

Interaction is published annually by the Junior League of Little Rock. All rights are reserved. Reproduction without permission, except by other Junior League publications, is prohibited.

In Remembrance

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Member Profiles

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Know Your Board

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Moneywise Financial Standing

Junior League of Little Rock 401 S. Scott St. Little Rock, AR 72201 501-375-JLLR www.jllr.org

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Thanks to this year's editorial team for making Interaction shine: (top) Kiera Oluokun, Mandy Ellis Keller, Layne Cook; (bottom) Mary DeLoney Logan, and Serena Thompson Green.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Pearl S. Buck once wrote, “If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.”

PHOTO BY: J STORY STUDIOS

In this, its 95th year, the Junior League of Little Rock has ample “yesterday” to search. Originally founded as an auxiliary to what is now United Way, our League has deep roots in Little Rock that members still look to for inspiration as we strive to make tangible change in our community. As the Interaction team dug into JLLR history to find a theme for this issue, we were struck by how much influence early projects have had on what we continue to do today.

This year, in addition to celebrating the organization's 95 years of service, we celebrate the 5th, 10th, and 15th birthdays of Boosters & Big Rigs, Stuff the Bus, and Kota Camp, respectively.

Each of these projects has burgeoned, in its own right, into community fixtures which truly reflect the mission of JLLR. My first encounter with the Junior League of Little Rock was because of one of these projects.

In August 2007, Stuff the Bus delivered school supplies to the front steps of Watson Elementary School, where many students would begin their school year without the back to school basics.

What may seem like a small gesture to some made learning possible for my 3rd graders that year.

A few years later, I dared to join the League because I saw the impact it made on our community.

I am made proud daily of the effective action our members take- behind the scenes and in the public eye.

I invite you now to flip through the pages of Interaction and celebrate with us as we toast tradition and women daring greatly!

All the best,

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS FOR MAKING DOWNTOWN DASH A HUGE SUCCESS! To find out more about the 2017 Downtown Dash, visit jllr.org/downtown-dash

MARATHONER

SPRINTER Kutak Rock LLP Allstate – Jennifer King Agency Onebanc Fleet Feet Sports/Easy Runner Max Cleaners Cricket Wireless UAMS Pleasant Ridge Town Center AETN Dassault Falcon Jet Smiley Technologies, Inc.

JOGGER Cromwell Bill Torrey’s Rock City Running Moses Tucker Real Estate Lost Forty Brewing Co. Westrock Coffee Company The Capital Hotel The Athletic Clubs

WALKER Baldwin & Shell Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Go! Running Fundunk, Inc. the little chick The First Tee of Central Arkansas Cornerstone Pharmacy Road ID The Early Childhood Education Program at Trinity Cathedral WARM-UP OrangeTheory Fitness

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

THANK

YOU

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

TO OUR 2016

SPONSORS

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IMPACT | BY THE NUMBERS

Women Daring Greatly There are a number of ways the Junior League of Little Rock makes a positive impact on our community. Here are just a few from 2016.

1,900+

Number of attendees at Boosters & Big Rigs

42 Number of runners in the inaugural Downtown Dash Jr.

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Participants in the third annual Nonprofit Board Institute

95

Years JLLR has been an active organization

$440,000

Raised at Holiday House in 2015

3,435

Number of students receiving school supplies by Stuff the Bus

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BY THE NUMBERS | IMPACT

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The size of the 2015-2016 New Member Class

A la carte sessions offered at the third annual Nonprofit Board Institute

Students enrolled in the GEMS program with L.Y.F.E.

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Volunteer hours performed by active members in the 2015-2016 League year

Little Readers Rock JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LITTLE ROCK

2016

THIS ROCKING READING PARTY WAS SPONSORED BY:

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IMPACT | PRESIDENTIAL Q&A

Amanda M. Richardson A chat with the Junior League of Little Rock’s 2016-2017 President.

M ARY D e LO N E Y LO G A N

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FAVORITE FOOD Mexican (specifically cheese dip)

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FAVORITE COLOR Kelly green

FAVORITE MOVIE OR TV SHOW I firmly believe that CBS Sunday Morning is the best show on television.

I always learn something new.

PRESIDENTIAL Q&A | IMPACT This year’s Junior League of Little Rock President, Amanda Richardson, has both an impressive resume and dedication to service. Already working with an incredibly full plate as Director of the Delta Leadership Institute at The Delta Regional Authority, Richardson credits her ability to do both jobs to her support system of family, friends, and the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Her dedication to the League is inspiring.

What influenced your decision to join the Junior League of Little Rock?

I joined at the end of a two-year stint as an AmeriCorps member with City Year, serving the first year in a Kindergarten classroom in Southwest Little Rock and the second as a Senior Corps Member for Civic Engagement.

I was looking to find other volunteer opportunities where I could continue serving. My best friend, Mary-Lee Smith, and I went to an open house and I thought it would be a perfect fit!

Your theme for the 2016-2017 year is “Women Daring Greatly.”

What does this mean to you?

Women daring greatly to take an opportunity...to try and fail.

It’s the courage to be level in the choices we make as women whether it be in work, personal life, the League, or volunteer experience. It’s how we develop ourselves as individuals.

What kind of legacy do you want to leave with the League?

This is a difficult question—because I believe that when we are truly focused on achieving the mission of the organization, we don’t pause to stop and think about what a personal legacy might be. I do hope that when we look back as a League, our membership will appreciate that this was an era when our JLLR leadership was intensely focused on increasing the quality of the membership experience—at every level.

What are your plans for League involvement after your year as President?

What has been your favorite placement in the League?

If I am not selected to serve as the “Pick-A-Pack” chair for Holiday House, I will most likely become a Sustainer.

I loved being a New Member and serving on the Admissions and New Member Training committee. In part, I loved being a New Member because you get a sample experience of every part of the League. You get to drink from the fire hose the whole year and then pick your path. On ANMT, I got to experience it all over again.

What’s your favorite thing about living in Little Rock?

What advice would you give to a new member during her year in training?

Dare to get out of your “comfort zone” and into your “challenge zone”—this is something that I picked up while serving with City Year—and I am still working on it! The League is similar in that this is a place where you get many opportunities to learn and do things that will challenge you and help you grow—don’t be afraid to take advantage of those.

IDEAL VACATION All I need is a front porch and a cup of coffee.

Little Rock is like being from a big city and a small town at the same time. I travel to cities like Washington, D.C., a lot and people there treat me like I’m from the country, yet when I travel to the rural parts of the Delta region, I’m the girl from the big city. Both assumptions are true!

If you could describe the Junior League of Little Rock in one word, what would it be?

During my New Member year it would have been “exhilarating.”

As President, it’s “whole-hearted.”

INSPIRATION TO DARE GREATLY I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by so many “daring women” - both in and out of the Junior League. I am inspired daily by their example to lead and love.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS My four-year-old YorkiePoo, Fancy!

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MEET 3 | IMPACT

Diverse Missions at the JLLR Nonprofit Center These three tenants are utilizing training and resources to effect positive social change.

ILLUSTR ATIONS BY: A M Y VAUGHN

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Arkansas Birthing Project Arkansas Birthing Project, founded in 1999, grew out of Birthing Project USA, an international maternal and child health organization. The primary goal of Arkansas Birthing Project is reducing infant and maternal mortality rates and addressing other health disparities among African Americans.

Volunteer mentors, known as Sisterfriends, ensure that enrolled mothers receive appropriate prenatal care and social and material support and that their infants receive necessary care.

The Imagination Library

Rural Community Alliance

The Imagination Library was developed in 1995 as part of Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation to enable children ages birth to five years to build home libraries with free books provided to them on a monthly basis. Sharing JLLR’s goal of promoting school preparedness and literacy for the children of Arkansas, The Imagination Library encourages development of pre-reading and reading skills crucial to lifelong success.

Rural Community Alliance empowers rural communities to effect change by creating opportunities in education, economic development, and youth empowerment to improve quality of life and environment.

Education advocacy and quality of life for rural Arkansans are at the heart of the Alliance’s mission.

Residence in the JLLR Nonprofit Center has provided The Library a location for monthly Advisory Council meetings. The Dollywood Foundation’s presence in Little Rock provides more visibility for the foundation locally with a brick and mortar presence and a local home base away from its Tennessee Headquarters.

Project Director, Dr. Zenobia Harris, and Alice Rogers-Johnson, MSN, lead Arkansas Birthing Project with the support of a volunteer advisory board and over 30 volunteer mentors. Dr. Harris describes the JLLR Nonprofit Center as a blessing that has offered safe, clean, and affordable office space for operations and training as well as opportunities to network with other nonprofit organizations.

She is currently partnering with Dr. Sarah Rhodes and Dr. Hari Aswan in the UAMS Telemedicine program to develop a training plan using technology to enhance the reach of Arkansas Birthing Project. Over the past three years, Arkansas Birthing Project has expanded its reach in the Arkansas Delta and mentored over 100 families. Dr. Harris hopes to expand to more Arkansas communities in the next three years, promoting the low cost model of Arkansas Birthing Project utilizing community volunteers to reduce health disparities and enhance the lives of mothers and children.

S E R E N A THO MP SO N GREEN

In Arkansas, The Imagination Library partners with program affiliates and volunteers, or “champions”, who pay the cost of books and shipping. These champions register children, promote The Library locally, and maintain the program database. Allison Johnson, Arkansas Development Director, describes the program’s goals, “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a unique opportunity to give something simple yet powerful to children and parents. By reading regularly with our children, we can give them the biggest boost toward a successful education they will ever get, making a huge difference in their future and the future of our communities.”

Across Arkansas, seven employees and over 2000 members in 64 communities distribute information, resources, and training to support its grassroots efforts and address issues at the local level. The Alliance works with state, regional, and national partners to promote causes of education, rural economic development, and social justice and to determine which causes the organization will support. Rural Community Alliance mobilized in response to the state’s school consolidation controversy and accomplished a reduction in minimum student enrollment from 1,500 to 350, a success that saved 175 rural school districts from closure. The Alliance assisted isolated Arkansas schools in obtaining and preserving funding and defeated a bill that would have given the State Board of Education power to hire and terminate school district superintendents. Its efforts in the state legislature resulted in passage of a law to prevent fiscal distress classification based on a school’s capital improvement expenditures, extending related timelines. The Alliance championed another law that provides for the return of abandoned school buildings to the community after school district consolidation.

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IMPACT | HOLIDAY HOUSE

Get Into The

Holiday Groove This year’s 26th annual Holiday House is back to its normal weekend in November, but there is nothing normal about this shopping experience. by

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Holiday House Schedule Location Statehouse Convention Center 101 E. Markham St., Little Rock

There will be special events, shows, and exciting merchants to meet all your holiday shopping needs this fall. Following the successes of its 25th Anniversary last year, this year’s Holiday House boasts more than 170 merchants during the three-day shopping event which takes place over Veteran’s Day weekend.

General Shopping Hours Thursday | November 10 | noon to 9 p.m.

Friday | November 11 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday | November 12 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

One exciting new development for the upcoming year has been introduced courtesy of the 2016 Honorary Chair, Kim Meyer-Webb. The Hostess Committee provides sustaining members with the opportunity to support the success of Holiday House by inviting them to volunteer throughout the week if they are feeling nostalgic for shifts.

“The Junior League of Little Rock has a rich history of producing successful fundraising events that make it possible for our continued investment in the community,” said Becca Effrein, 2016 Holiday House Chair, “volunteers, merchants, and shoppers will make the 2016 Holiday House one of the best years yet!”

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Special Events Preview Party: Wednesday | November 9 | 6 to 10 p.m.

Private Shopping: Thursday | November 10 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ladies Night: Thursday | November 10 | 5 to 9 p.m.

Cookies & Milk with Santa: Saturday | November 12 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Little Rock’s dining and craft food and beverage scene is on the rise. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner for two, using our Locally Labeled Passport program to sample our city’s ever-expanding offerings of ales, wines and spirits, or savoring any of the amazing products our artisan food producers are making, there’s never been a better time to enjoy great food and drink in Little Rock.

• Little Rock named one of “Five Secret Foodie Cities” Forbes Travel Guide, 2014 • Loblolly Creamery’s ice cream named a “Superior Scoop,” Saveur, 2014 • One Eleven at the Capital Semifinalist, Best New Restaurant, James Beard Awards, 2015 • Rock Town Distillery “2015 U.S. Micro Whisky of the Year,” The Whisky Bible, 2015 Edition • Big Orange Midtown “Great American Beer Bars” CraftBeer.com, 2016 • Trio’s Restaurant named “Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Arkansas,” Travel + Leisure, May 2016

IN GREATER LITTLE ROCK

Lost Forty Brewing > To see more, visit LittleRock.com

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LITTLE ROCK EATS | MINGLE & TASTE

A Perfect Pairing Tastebuds and partnership plans were sparking at a recent tasting bar party hosted by Colonial Wine & Spirits on behalf of the Junior League of Little Rock. by

L AYNE COOK

Colonial Wine & Spirits partnered with Junior League of Little Rock this year in hopes of becoming more involved with members. Colonial met with JLLR volunteers about becoming a sponsor for several events, including Holiday House Ladies Night and Downtown Dash, which blossomed from there to include the tasting bar event. Colonial has not only donated to JLLR, but also allowed events to be held at their building in hopes of increasing League members as patrons.

The event also allowed non-League members to be exposed to JLLR’s Big Taste of Little Rock cookbook.

The tasting bar event, held on June 15, was memorable and successful, including a wine pairing with some of the Big Taste of Little Rock cookbook recipes. Those who attended were allowed to taste a selection of champagne and sparkling wines with fresh strawberries and strawberry preparations, including

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chocolate fondue, black pepper, and more. Clark Trim, owner of Colonial, said “the JLLR event was wildly popular and was the beginning of a partnership that will continue to grow.

Colonial is excited about its friendship and partnership that has developed with JLLR and looks forward to hosting an annual cookbook and wine event. Until then, pick up a copy of Big Taste of Little Rock at Colonial and be amazed!”

JLLR Cookbook Chair, Nichole McGeorge, said “The partnership with Colonial felt like a natural fit from the start.

They took some of the most loved recipes from our cookbooks, paired them with delicious wines, and turned the whole thing into a fabulous event. They immediately tapped into the spirit of what the Junior League of Little Rock cookbooks are all about - from family dinners to tailgates to cocktail parties, all the meals we share should be celebrations!”

IN THE KITCHEN | LITTLE ROCK EATS

Try This at Home A Cookbook Committee favorite, Apple Sausage Bacon Balls, found on page 171 of Big Taste of Little Rock is perfect for fall .

Apple Sausage Bacon Balls from page 171 of Big Taste of Little Rock INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine 1 cup water 3 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix 4 ounces breakfast sausage, crumbled 4 ounces turkey sausage, crumbled 1/4 cup shredded apple 2 cups chopped pecans 1 to 2 pounds sliced bacon

RECIPE: Heat the margarine in the water in a saucepan until melted. Add the stuffing mix in a bowl and mix well. Add the breakfast sausage, turkey sausage and apple; mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Shape by tablespoons into balls and roll each ball in the chopped pecans.

Cut the bacon slices crosswise into thirds. Wrap one piece of bacon around each ball and secure with a wooden pick.

Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until cooked through. You can cut one of the balls into halves to test for doneness. This can be served as an appetizer.

Serves 8

Visit jllr.org to purchase Junior League of Little Rock cookbooks.

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PLANNED GIVING FOUNDATION The Elizabeth Prewitt Taylor Society

• Establish a Trust • Set Up a Charitable Gift Annuity • Make a Bequest • Give Through Retirement Assets

Support the

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LITTLE ROCK Make us part of your legacy to the community!

For more information email info@jllr.org

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Despite the rain, we had a record turnout, with 1900 attendees! In years past, we have averaged 850-1200.

This was our first year to offer physicals and we completed 70. With over 550 dental screenings, we saw an increase of almost 200%. At 115 given, vision screenings were up 100%. Adult wellness screenings were up as well with 80 completed at this year’s event.

Buddy and Dena Rhoads

ABF

U.S. Corps of Engineers

LR Fire

MEMS

Redstone Construction

UAM Pediatric APRN Students and Faculty

LR Police

Razorback Concrete

Pulaski County Sheriff

UAMS College of Pharmacy

West Little Rock Eye Care FunDunk

A glance at a long and rich legacy we are all proud to be a part of. by

1914 The Junior League of Little Rock was organized in 1914 as an auxiliary to the United Charities, forerunner to the present United Way.

Over the past 95 years, the League has remained an influential presence in the city and has piloted several projects that have allowed the organization to continue to build its legacy of service in the surrounding community. Projects such as the Arkansas Arts Center, Gaines House, Bargain Barn, and Holiday House illustrate how the League has strived to develop civic leaders and leave lasting impressions in the Little Rock community. Through the years, the League has also used collaborative efforts with the city to develop popular events such as Riverfest, which is attended by thousands yearly. The Junior League of Little Rock has remained consistent in providing women an opportunity to develop their leadership abilities while also servicing their community.

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The Junior League of Little Rock joined the Association of Junior Leagues of America.

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The Speech Correction School was established, operating until 1955 when the service was transferred to the Little Rock School District.

The Junior League of Little Rock was incorporated.

1950s 1960s

KI ER A OLUOKUN

This year, the Junior League of Little Rock is celebrating 95 years of service. President Amanda M. Richardson and President-Elect Sabrina Lewellen accepted an award on behalf of the Junior League of Little Rock at the Association of Junior Leagues International Annual Conference. “The Junior League of Little Rock was delighted to be recognized at the Annual Meeting in Atlanta as we enter our 95th year of service. Looking around the room and being among so many incredible women that share in the spirit of service and leadership was a true honor and we were so proud to represent our organization,” said Amanda.

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The Bargain Box opened in 1962.

It was the major source of Community Trust Fund revenue.

The Bargain Box operated for fifteen years and closed in December 1977.

In 1966, the League joined with the Pulaski County Association for Mental Health and the Arkansas Rehabilitation Center to establish Gaines House, a home which helps women adjust to community life after hospitalization.

The Arkansas Arts Center was established. In 1963, the City of Little Rock presented a plaque to the League in recognition of its leadership.

1970s In 1970, Little Rock Cooks was approved. In 1973, the original ten thousand copies of the cookbook were sold, and by 1977, the book was in its fifth printing.

1980s Potluck was established.

This project matched organizations routinely having surplus food with shelters feeding the hungry. New focus areas approved were Literacy and Youth at Risk.

1990s Holiday House was established.

Holiday House is a holiday shopping market held in November.

During the 90s, other significant projects were introduced including Awareness of Breast Cancer, ArtReach, Boardwalk, Nightingales, Project 2000, Tomberlin and YES!.

2000s JLLR became an official Partner in Education with the Little Rock School District as a result of our commitment to helping the children in the public schools through our ongoing projects —GROW and Stuff the Bus.

JLLR TIMELINE

95 YEARS OF WOMEN DARING GREATLY

A TOAST TO TRADITION

League Celebrates Three Landmark Anniversaries by

SE RE NA THOM P S O N GR E E N A N D M A N DY E LL I S KE LLE R

5 YEARS

Boosting Back to School Health

This year marks the fifth anniversary for Boosters & Big Rigs (BBR). The event was held on Saturday, August 13, 2016, in collaboration with UALR’s Children International. This presented an opportunity for BBR to reach more children in the community at a time of greater need. In cooperation with Stephanie Jones, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for Children International, the BBR committee elected to move the event closer to the start of the school year in order to maximize impact.

Attendees were encouraged to visit each informational booth and participate in health and wellness activities. Volunteers marked these maps as children completed each activity, and those who completed all activities were entered in a prize drawing. Winners received prizes, including a bicycle, a basketball goal, and a scooter, all intended to promote physical activity. Children also enjoyed a large inflatable obstacle course and games provided by FunDunk.

This year’s event was themed as a back to school jamboree. Community vendors and volunteers provided donations of food, supplies, and financial resources as well as event day participation. The committee relied upon donors with existing relationships with JLLR as well as new donors that were excited to support this community event.

Over 1,900 attended this year’s event. Healthcare partners administered 70 physicals, 115 vision screenings, and 80 adult wellness screenings. The committee attributes this increased attendance to its collaboration with Children International and the combination of two successful events.

10 YEARS

Busing in the Basics

Remember the back to school countdown when you were a child? You could barely contain the excitement of selecting a new notebook and a fresh box of crayons. This is the experience of many students in the Little Rock community. Others, however, cannot afford these items and must face the school year unprepared.

Stuff the Bus (STB) began in 2006 to ensure that 518 students at Watson Elementary had the notebooks, pencils, paper, and crayons they needed to start the year off strong. This year, on its tenth anniversary, the project served 3,435 students in seven different Little Rock elementary schools— Baseline, Chicot, Geyer Springs, Meadowcliff, Romine, Stephens, and Watson.

15 YEARS

On August 2, the committee, along with many volunteers, spent the morning delivering items to be distributed on August 15. Committee Chair, Jill Gorman says, “...my favorite part of delivery day was handing supplies to the schools...I had the honor of delivering at Chicot Elementary this year.

They had several teachers there ready to help us­—all of whom expressed the impact Stuff the Bus has on students, their families, and productivity in the classroom.”

Currently one of JLLR’s largest projects, STB hopes to expand to provide school supplies for the approximately 6,000 LRSD students who qualify through the free and reduced lunch program.

Camping With Friends

This year, JLLR celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of Kota Camp, an annual camp made possible by the partnership between Camp Aldersgate and JLLR. Each year, Kota Camp provides a safe, traditional camp experience to children with medical conditions, physical disabilities, and developmental delays and their non-disabled peers. This inclusive atmosphere perfectly illustrates Kota’s name, which means “friend” in the Quapaw language.

Kota committee members complete a diversity training course led by Camp Aldersgate staff to prepare them for interactions with disabled campers.

The committee and other volunteers collaborated with Camp Aldersgate to plan health and literacy activities, including an ice cream social, snacks,

a pool party, fishing derbies, and a dinner and dance for campers. JLLR also assists with Kota tribal games and closing ceremonies.

Kota Camp offers parents a much-needed break from the responsibilities and stresses of caring for a child with special needs and gives campers the opportunity to interact with others who share similar life experiences in a positive and encouraging environment. Campers develop new friendships and, most of all, have fun. JLLR is proud to partner with Camp Aldersgate and honored to serve the Kota campers. Chair Whitney Homan says of her experience this year that placement on the Kota committee truly made an impact on the lives of those serving in the committee.

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ILLUSTR ATION BY: A M Y VAUGHN

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Healthy Goals for Girls A N E W PA R T N ER SH I P TO B O OS T G ROW T H W I T H I N O U R CO M M U N I T Y O F YO U N G WO M EN by

M A RY D e LO N E Y LO G AN

The Junior League of Little Rock has a new two-year partnership with Positive Atmosphere Reaching Kids (P.A.R.K.), an after school and summer program, started by former NFL player, Keith Jackson, in 1993 for at-risk youth. The partnership, known as Living Young Fit & Energized (L.Y.F.E.), will promote JLLR’s strategic goal of decreasing childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activities.

“The partnership will be unique in that, while P.A.R.K.’s mission is to promote a strong educational foundation, JLLR will be able to provide the health, wellness, and nutrition portion,” L.Y.F.E. Chair Nakisha Taylor said.

Students enter the P.A.R.K. program in 8th or 9th grade after multiple interviews and a rigorous selection process. The program’s goal for students is to help ensure graduation from high school, as well as individual growth over a 5-year student commitment. JLLR will focus on partnering with the GEMS, an organization within P.A.R.K. that is open to all young ladies enrolled at P.A.R.K. The group meets on a weekly basis and currently has 100 students enrolled. In the first year of L.Y.F.E., JLLR will focus on the Cooking Matters curriculum and in the second year, will focus on physical activity with a GEMS on the Move program.

“Cooking Matters is a national program that teams up with the Hunger Alliance and local food banks to provide needed education to make healthier food choices,” Taylor said. “It focuses on proper servings and teaches that you can shop healthy on a tight budget. Cooking Matters provides all the needed material to get started.

GEMS on the Move will introduce fitness to the young ladies in a way that will be fun. They will experience various types of physical fitness. They will be taught how to incorporate the two parts to obtain the maximum benefits.”

L.Y.F.E.'S

goals for girls

• Learn to access factual nutritional information • Learn to read food labels for nutritional values • Learn to make healthy meals and snacks on a budget • Learn to create window gardens • Learn to get invloved in a fitness program

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Reading in the Rock Literacy Celebration for Little Rock Families Draws Over 400 by

KIE R A OLUOKUN

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Making Improvements

Hard Workers

This year was the second year

The 2015-2016 Little Readers Rock Chair, Corey Gilmore, stated “There is no way to measure how thrilled the kids were, but when I saw the kiddos’ faces, I knew that we achieved our goal of making Little Readers Rock a literacy celebration. By all accounts, the event was an absolute blast.” This year’s committee included: Angela Brown, Dana Coburn, Eliza Gaines, Elizabeth Webb, Amberlie Jones, Sarah Gibson, Allison Koonce, Caitlin McNally, Clarice Partee, Andrea McDaniel, Olivia Ramsey, Susi Taylor, Jann Winchester, Ashley Driver, Courtney Boeckmann, and Courtney Black. The Junior League

for the Little Readers Rock event hosted by the Junior League of Little Rock. The event took place on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library. This year, the committee made changes that would benefit the event by opening it to the public and also making the time more accommodating for families with younger children. The time and publicity adjustment allowed the number of attendees to greatly increase. A total of 400 children and adults were in attendance this year.

of Little Rock, as a whole, made contributions to the event by donating money, requesting donations, writing grants, and publicizing the event through social media, family, and friends.

Books & Fun This year’s activities included a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog, reading to pet therapy dogs, watching a Venus Fly Trap eat a roly poly during the greenhouse tour, listening to a storyteller, and picking out several books to take home. This year, the event was able to donate over 1,600 books to children.

Big Benefits On August 6, Junior League of Little Rock hosted a family-friendly kickoff for the Little Readers Rock book drive. The book drive was held at Books-a-Million in North Little Rock from July 29 to August 27.

This year, 539 books were collected during the drive. The book drive benefited the Little Readers Rock spring literacy event and partnerships with AR Kids Read, Head Start, and Junior League of North Little Rock.

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IN REMEMBRANCE | WHO’S WHO

A True Leader

The Junior League of Little Rock lost dear friend and member, Kristen Julia Pruss, on July 13, 2015.

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“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.”

—J O HN WE S LE Y Above: One of Kristen’s favorite quotes shared by her sister.

Below: Margaret Pruss Albright (left) and Kristen Pruss, at the JLLR Nonprofit Center Opening.

L AYN E CO O K

Kristen was beloved by her family and countless friends. She will always be remembered for her League contributions, her infectious personality, her kind spirit, and of course, her memorable laugh. At the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Junior League of Little Rock, Kristen was remembered through the creation of the Kristen Julia Pruss Memorial New Member of the Year Award. The award, given to a New Member who embodies Kristen’s leadership, love, and exuberance for the League, was awarded to Stacey Martin.

Kristen was truly committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community, serving in leadership roles with Girls Realizing Opportunity Within (GROW) and Admissions and New Member Training (ANMT). Kristen’s friends and fellow JLLR members describe her as having a servant’s heart: calm and confident in every situation, a passion for welcoming new members, and being an inspiring, fearless leader.

Kristen also did a great job maintaining the balance between career, family, and volunteer commitments. Working in the family business, Albright Ideas, she served as both Creative and Finance Director. She truly loved her career, but her friends would concur that the highlight of her day was spending time with her three nieces. She was dedicated to her family, and those values blended well into her love for JLLR. Kristen’s sister, Margaret Pruss Albright, noted, “She was driven and committed. She was very smart and a natural problem-solver. She was hilarious; she would always keep you laughing. She was a wonderful and loving person. As sisters, we shared everything: from clothes, jewelry, advice, experiences, and our lives. She was my best friend, my first call, my trusted confidante, my partner in crime, my sister. We enjoyed sharing the League experience. We would try to attend the General Meetings and ride together when we could.”

Her friends said she transformed from a quiet, laid back member into a leader much like her mentors, Nikki Hite and sister, Margaret. Regarding Kristen’s commitment to JLLR, Margaret continued, “As Kristen found herself more involved with the League, I encouraged her to seek out more leadership positions. She was a natural leader and had a certain charm.” Kristen was an open door of love and kindness; a true volunteer dedicated to giving her time, talent, and treasures selflessly. Kristen, thank you for making the world, especially the Junior League of Little Rock, a better place.

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WHO’S WHO | MEMBER PROFILES

Leading Ladies It takes many helpful hands to operate the Junior League of Little Rock. We couldn’t accomplish all we do without each and every member. Special thanks to a few members who stood out this year in their personal contribution to JLLR. The Sustainer of the Year, New Member of the Year, and Active of the Year were acknowledged at the Annual Meeting in May 2016. by

L AYNE COOK , SER E NA THOM PSON GRE E N, & MARY DE LO N E Y LO G A N

Sustainer of the Year: Judy Adams Judy Adams has long been a role model for how to care for the Little Rock community. She has been an advocate for the public school system, UAMS, Our House, and many more organizations.

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After graduating from Hendrix College with a degree in Education, Adams spent a year teaching before taking off to begin a family. She’s a mother to three and grandmother to six. Looking for new volunteer opportunities, Adams became involved in JLLR. Little did she know that it would lead to a lifetime of volunteering and leadership. Adams says her time in JLLR taught her how important it is to volunteer in the community and helped her form many wonderful friendships. She looks forward to seeing JLLR members realize the importance of giving their time and resources back to the community.

One of Adams’ first League placements was with Little Rock public schools. This came during a time of chaos for the district as many people were leaving. Adams, her husband, Don, and two other couples, founded Parents in Public Schools.

Adams currently serves as a volunteer at UAMS on the College of Medicine Board and Advisory Board of the Psychiatric Research Institute. She’s a board member of Our House and Chair of the Steering Committee of Heart of Our House and owns Catering to You on Cantrell Road.

CHEERS TO OUR NEW ACTIVES, WELCOMED MAY 2016 Kayla Alfrey Samantha Beard Mary Bierbaum Ganelle Blake Kaitlyn Bodenner Allison Bragg Candace Brooks

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KC Bryant Lisa Burley Noelle Burns Kendria Butler Erica Cobbs Sarah Davis Lisha Earhart

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Emily Floyd Stephanie Fraze Hallie Freyaldenhoven Tracy Gaddie Gena Givens Lauren Gober Keely Goodson

Ashley Groves Christie Hamilton Shelby Hardin Ashley Harris Candice Hickman Kim Holland Catelyn Huff

Sharniece Hughes Brittney Hughes Allyson Johnson Sondra Johnson Morgan Karrant Trisha Karter LaShawn Kelley

MEMBER PROFILES | WHO’S WHO New Member of the Year: Stacey Martin Raised in Overland Park, Kansas, Stacey Martin is now proud to call Little Rock home. Stacey joined the Junior League of Little Rock to serve those in need, build relationships with other women, and for JLLR’s volunteer and training opportunities.

Co-Chair of the New Member Project at Baseline Academy, Stacey read hundreds of hand-written thank you notes from students and was overwhelmed by their response.

Through this, she recognized the impact of the League’s efforts on the community and on an individual basis.

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Stacey works as Director of Media and Video for Dillard’s and participates in other community groups. On her busy life, Stacey says, that it is all about balance. This year, Stacey serves on the Advocacy Committee, where she is learning more about the advocacy process and the causes JLLR supports.

In keeping with this year’s call to be Women Daring Greatly, Stacey challenges new members to step outside their comfort zones and “use this year to ‘dare’ on behalf of the communities and people we serve, to challenge status quo and to extend our reach….” In response to receiving this honor in memory of Kristen Pruss, Stacey said, “I hope to live up to her legacy this year and during all my future years in the League.”

Active of the Year: Corey Gilmore Corey Gilmore joined JLLR in 2012 to feel more connected to the community through an organization that makes a meaningful difference. Gilmore has gained many valuable skills in the League. Her advice to Leaguers is, “Say yes as often as possible, even if you are not completely confident in your abilities...that is when you will surprise yourself!”

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When balancing her busy life as Strategic Communications and Media Manager for Arkansas Hospice, Corey tries to remind herself not to take on so much that she cannot reach her full potential. This can be a challenge because of the many causes she is passionate about. She is grateful to have a network that supports her and sees the value in her JLLR membership.

Corey's favorite placement has been Recruitment Chair, as she had a role in shaping the vision of a brand new committee. She is looking forward to serving as the ANMT Chair-Elect, getting to know the new members and working to identify ways to improve the New Member experience. She is also a member of the Finance Council and is excited to learn more about the financial aspects of JLLR.

Maggie Kirchner Kim Lacy Telischa Lewis Jenna Looney Stacey Martin Allison McDaniel Angela McGhee

Jessica McIntosh Suzette McLaurin Rebecca Miller Cameryn Miller Michelle Mitchell Brittani Mitchell Sarah Moore

Juliette Moulton Kendra Norman Emory Oberembt Kiera Oluokun Kara Oswalt Amber Pawloski Ashley Pettus

Jenna Recker Jamie Reed Elizabeth Richardson Trina Rovelli Ginsie Simmons Anna Solomon Monica Talbert

Romeeka Taylor Sonja Thornes Erica White Kara Wilkins Courtney Wilson Jamie Wittrock Rachel Wood

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Effective Action and Leadership We asked the 2016-2017 Board of Directors to answer the all-important question of why they each decided to join the Junior League of Little Rock. Here is what they said…

Amanda M. Richardson President “My passion for service was inspired by my family and upheld through my work in AmeriCorps programs. That passion translated well into my commitment to the Junior League of Little Rock in 2007.

Over the last eight years, the Junior League of Little Rock has dared me to continue to fight for the world as it should be, to work on projects inside this organization and out in the community that will make a difference for the future of Little Rock.”

Sabrina Lewellen

Mary McCraw

Kristen Moyers

President-Elect “As a native of Jonesboro, it was imperative I learn the city of Little Rock and infuse myself into a helpful and contributory capacity. As a past Community and Membership Vice President and Chair of both Nightingales and Advocacy Committees, I have had leadership opportunities charged with addressing the unique needs of some of the most special constituencies we serve.”

Administrative Vice President “Being new to Little Rock, I joined the Junior League in 2011 to become more involved in the community and meet new friends. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Junior League at first, but I was quickly impressed by the amazing history of service and the passion of the women in the League. I love this community of women and I am honored to serve alongside them.”

Community Vice President “I joined JLLR to learn more about and give back to my community, as well as meet other like-minded women in Little Rock and broaden my social circle. JLLR has helped me do all of those things and much more. I am very excited to serve as Community VP this year, and I hope that my diverse experiences with the League will help me in that role.”

Why did you join the Junior League of Little Rock?

I wanted to work alongside other women who were as motivated as I was to make a meaningful contribution to my adopted city of Little Rock. —Kerri Sernel, Development V.P. 28 | Interaction

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WHO’S WHO | MEET THE BOARD

Kerri Sernel

Sherrye McBryde

Maradyth McKenzie

Tabitha McNulty

Development Vice President “I joined the Junior League of Little Rock in 2009 because I truly believe in the power of female leadership to transform communities. I wanted to work alongside other women who were as motivated as I was to make a meaningful contribution to my adopted city of Little Rock. I jumped in with both feet—and I have grown in ways I never anticipated.”

Sustainer Advisor Sherrye McBryde has long been involved in the Little Rock community as scout leader for her children’s troops, President of the Junior League of Little Rock, and Chair of the 2000 Riverfest.

She continues her commitment to the community today as Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Arkansas and as the Board’s Sustainer Advisor.

Marketing Vice President “Volunteering has always been a passion and the Junior League was a perfect way to give back to the community in many different ways, while also growing my social and professional networks. I have learned so much from the women I have had the privilege of meeting and getting to know, several of whom will be lifelong friends I am sure!”

Membership Vice President “As a child and young adult, I was an active member in my community who spent many hours volunteering. I wanted to become a member [of the Junior League of Little Rock] so I could give back to my new community and make Little Rock my home.”

Benecia Moore

Kim Logue

Jennifer Goss

Natalie Hairston

Nominating Director “I was excited about meeting other women of action and getting involved in the community I’d been away from while I was in college and law school. I’ve been a member of JLLR now for 8 years, and I stay because there is still work to be done, and I’m having fun doing it!”

Training Director “I am constantly amazed by the dedication and passion of our members and their ability to sometimes get the impossible done. I truly believe that the Junior League is one of the best opportunities for women in Central Arkansas to gain leadership and other skills that empower them to make a difference in our community.”

Treasurer “After college, I wanted to look for opportunities to give back to the community.

Through the last six years of being in the League, I have come to appreciate what the Junior League provides in support for Little Rock through our numerous projects and training.”

Treasurer-Elect “I have had the privilege to be a part of the Junior League of Little Rock since 2012. I joined the League because I wanted to make a difference in my community. My favorite committee so far has been Boosters and Big Rigs. I was so honored to be given the opportunity to Chair this impactful event this year.”

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MONEYWISE

Statement of Financial Position ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . .$1,214,913 Certificates of deposit. . . . . . . . . . . $71,229 Contributions receivable, net. . . . . . . . $39,800 Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $184,754 Prepaid and other assets . . . . . . . . . . $75,464 Investment securities. . . . . . . . . . .$1,468,019 Property and equipment, net. . . . . . $2,862,917 Total Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,917,096

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities: Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,052 Accrued liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,592 Deferred revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$185,498 Notes Payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,953 Total liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $218,095 Net Assets: Unrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,115,333 Temporarily restricted . . . . . . . . . . $869,643 Permanently restricted. . . . . . . . . . $714,025 Total net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,699,001 Total Liabilities and Net Assets. . . . $5,917,096

Junior League of Little Rock presents its statement of financial position for the period ending May 31, 2016.

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PRESENTING SPONSOR OF

Holiday House 2016

We thank the Junior League of Little Rock for their continued support and volunteer efforts that make a difference in the lives of our patients and families.

Bring the kids for Milk and Cookies with Santa, Saturday, November 12 during Holiday House.

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