Junior League of Wichita Propeller (Fall 2013)

PROPELLER Fall 2013

The Potential of

WOMEN Making A Difference In Our Community

PITCHING IN

Helping Hands & Done In A Day

NEW MEMBERS

Checklist For Your First Year

HOLIDAY GALLERIA More Merchants New Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Keeping Busy & Having Fun

GIVE A GIFT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WICHITA

JLW Legacy Endowment Fund Volume 33 Issue 1

Board of Directors Emily Thengvall President Cynthia Schmucker President-Elect

Clear & Effective

Communication

Taylor Gill Director of Community Impact

Fellow League Members,

Stephanie Knebel Director of Finance

As we begin the League year, I cannot help but think how different our city would be without the efforts of the many women who have served and

Trinh Bui Director of Finance Elect Jamie Lindamood Director of Fund Development

trained with Junior League of Wichita.

We continue to make a difference in our community today, and it is important that we communicate

Anne Chandler Director of Marketing & Communications

these efforts clearly and effectively. To help us do this, our Publications Committee worked tirelessly to

Angela Buzard Director of Membership

some of our League’s shining stars, our efforts in the community and how we are funding our mission.

Paige Hess Director of Nominating

improves our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Patty Armstrong Director of Planning Alexis Phillips Director of Training

launch this updated version of The Propeller. Each quarterly edition of The Propeller will showcase You’ll see exactly how the League promotes voluntarism, develops the potential of women and

Let’s join together to use The Propeller to learn about the League so we can clearly communicate the “why” behind our work to our colleagues and friends. That way, we can let everyone know how much better our city is because of Junior League of Wichita.

Amanda Holder Recording Secretary Amiee White Past President Dana Hensley Sustaining Advisor

Emily Thengvall 2013-2014 President

Publications Committee Carrie Jordan Editor-in-Chief

Table of Contents

Samantha Alexander Print Editor Lora Brys Ad Coordinator Lindsay White Online Editor

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Sustainer Update Social Scene PARTNER AGENCY PROFILE: Communities in Schools

WICHITA

6402 East 12th Street Wichita, Kansas 67206 (316) 682-7473 news@jlwichita.org

jlwichita.org

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Holiday Galleria 2013 A Decade of Dedication

From Cover: THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN

Nicole Alexander Jan Carithers Claire Watson Editors Sheryl Nolan Sustaining Advisor

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COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHTS: Getting Things Done

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Actives Coleen Tabor, Samantha Jacob, Cindy Miles and Kara Belew.

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COUNCIL UPDATES Historical Snapshot PINCHES & DASHES: Award Recipient SEAT SHEET Calendar of Events Milestones

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The Propeller is published by Junior League of Wichita, Inc., 6402 East 12th Street, Wichita, Kansas 67206 ©2013 Junior League of Wichita, Inc.

Design by Lifeboat Creative

Ringing in the new League year are Sustainers Candace Stultz, Debbie Sinclair, Joanna Patton and Ellen Winter.

2013 - 2014

Keeping Busy & Having Fun

Sustainer Style

Sustainer Events New Member/Sustainer Mingle October 15, 2013 Betsy Redler’s home

The Junior League of Wichita Sustainer Board has a full, fun schedule for the upcoming year.

One of their goals is to welcome new Sustain-

In January a

ers, while strengthening and renewing ties

classic returns:

with longer serving members.

“Soup & Sweats.” While the

Soup & Sweats Event* January 2014 Location TBD *Name subject to change

event will likely be given a new name, the “This year’s Sustainer Board is excited to

theme remains the same. Wear sweats, come

honor a longtime tradition of Sustainers

have a cup of soup, and catch up with friends

gathering together and catching up,” says

at a member’s home.

Wine & Supper March 2014 Chester's Chophouse Spring Luncheon & Sustainer of the Year Award Presentation April 2014 Location TBD

Sheila Tigert, president of the Sustainer Board.

Also, don’t miss out on the Wine & Supper night in March. This dinner social will be

The Sustainers kicked off the year with the

held at Chester’s Chophouse and Wine Bar.

Wine & Cheese event. Next up is a New

The year concludes with the annual Spring

Member/Sustainer Mingle Oct. 15, where

Luncheon in April, when the Sustainer of the

Sustainers will have the chance to connect

Year will be announced.

Lindsay White

with the new member class.

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Contact Sheila Tigert with questions:

316-683-5238

Social Scene This League year will be full of activities: book club, monthly luncheons, bunco, Bump and Beyond, holiday light tour and Theatre League.

Over the summer, JLW tried a new social event: sand volleyball. A new volleyball season starts soon. If you’re interested in joining a co-ed team, email Leah Lawrence, Social and Transfer Committee chair, at leah@plazare.com. Significant others welcome.

We also want to welcome our newest League member, Emily Kilgroe, who moved here from Atlanta, Ga. Emily has been placed on Cookbook Committee. We are happy to have her here in Wichita!

Leah Lawrence, Social & Transfer chair

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Partner Agency Profile

Communities in Schools We often hear the term “partner agencies,” but what exactly does that mean? It’s simple – every year, Junior League of Wichita chooses organi-

partners.

volunteer

Olivia Martin, active credit coordinator, is excited to be working with

JLW members can volunteer directly through CIS

zations within the community with which to partner. This year, the League has chosen Communities In Schools (CIS) as one of those

CIS. “It is a great opportunity for the League to help an organization that focuses on empowering kids for a brighter future,” she says.

To find out more or to volunteer, contact Karen Blucher:

Communities In Schools of Wichita/Sedgwick County has been making

kblucher@ciswichita.org

an impact on students in our community since 1990. By connecting

316-973-5167

students and their families with community resources, engaging them

mentor tutor job shadow sponsor student interest group Girl Power guest speaker clothing drive sponsor Reality U financial donations

in activities and providing them with mentors, CIS is ensuring students choose success.

Program realization is based upon giving students access to the “Five Basics:” A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult, a safe place to learn and grow, a healthy start and a healthy future, a marketable skill to use upon graduation, and a chance to give back to peers and community.

One program specific to CIS is Reality U. Reality U is an exercise in financial literacy that allows students to see 10 years into the future.

Students complete lifestyle surveys describing their lives as 26-year-olds and CIS staff members compare those goals and habits to their current grades, attendance, and more. Students are then assigned jobs, salaries and families based on those results. The goal is for them to learn to budget based upon their salaries and family situations.

Martin says JLW members will have fun volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. ”That will allow our members to give back to a wonderful organization that is aligned with our mission,” she says.

Mandy Wilbert, director of community relations for CIS and a JLW member, says that collaborating with organizations like JLW enables CIS to impact the lives of so many students.

“The relationship with JLW helps us in our mission to help all students graduate from high school and be prepared for college, careers and life,” Wilbert says. “We are grateful for the continued generosity of JLW members.”

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Students attend Reality U, a program of Communities in Schools of Wichita/Sedgwick County.

CIS is a partner agency of Junior League of Wichita for the 2013-14 League year.

Committee Spotlights Community Issue When Junior League of Wichita volunteers

Diversity & Inclusion Chair Megan Bayer visits with Active Prisca Barnes.

work to combat child abuse, it’s thanks to the Community Issue Committee. The committee, new this League year, researches the child abuse prevention needs of our community – identifying DIAD opportunities, evaluating the impact the League has on child abuse in our community, and placing JLW members on various boards throughout Wichita.

“Our committee is passionate about connecting our issue area to real results and action,” says Jeanette Clement, committee chair.

The committee works hard to ensure JLW has a seat at the table whenever child abuse is

believes the work the committee does now

“My hope is that the Financial Initiatives

will make a better, stronger Junior League of

Committee can provide these resources to the

Wichita in the future.

League, so that we can successfully meet our mission and better serve our community,”

“The board of directors and I are 100 percent

Stutz says.

Samantha Alexander

behind the committee’s efforts,” says Alexis Phillips, director of training.

Holiday Galleria Merchants

Bayer, whose children are of different races,

Strolling the aisles of Holiday Galleria, you see

intends to make JLW an organization her

the work of the Holiday Galleria Merchants

daughters will feel welcomed by as well as

Committee. They review merchant applica-

proud to join.

Claire Watson

tions, determine booth placement, help set up and tear down, and even provide meals to vendors during the show.

discussed. “We can help grow our potential

Financial Initiatives

for true change here in the Wichita communi-

Not surprisingly, Junior League of Wichita has

The committee upholds a high standard for

a number of financial obligations, including

Junior League of Wichita’s exclusive retail

overseeing JLW investment policy. That’s the

show by securing merchants with quality

job of the Financial Initiatives Committee.

products. Once vendors are signed up, the

This committee reviews not only the invest-

committee shifts their focus to caring for the

ment policy, but also the insurance policy to

merchants. The committee has made a name

ensure the League has proper coverage.

for Holiday Galleria and JLW by doing this

ty,” Clement says.

Carrie Jordan

Diversity & Inclusion “Our committee is trying to change the culture of the League to be inclusive, to make people of all races, religions and backgrounds feel accepted here,” says Megan Bayer, chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Diversity & Inclusion knows the changes they seek will not happen overnight. Bayer

well.

This year, committee chair Jenna Stutz plans to make financial processes more efficient

“Our committee is very accommodating,” says

while also creating a list of both research and

Jill Ward, committee chair. “We take care of

projects that would help the League meet its

the vendors and in turn, they love Holiday

financial goals.

Galleria.”

Nicole Alexander

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holidaygalleria.org

10th Annual

Features More Merchants, New Events Holiday Galleria is quickly approaching and anticipation is building for the 10th anniversary of Junior League of Wichita’s

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event featuring more than 120 of the best regional and national merchants will take place Oct. 10-13, 2013.

“We’re so excited for everything happening in our 10th anniversary year,” says Ilex Gelpi, Holiday Galleria chair. “We want League members to get excited and to share their enthusiasm with the community.”

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In addition to launching a new logo to

Thursday, Oct. 10

commemorate the 10th anniversary, Holiday

Kicking off this year’s Holiday Galleria is the Sapphire Soiree Premier

Galleria will have more space and more

Party, themed in honor of the 10th anniversary. Wear something blue and

vendors this year. Look for more than 30 new

pick up a glass of champagne for Bubbles and Bling. In addition, the

merchants, including Nell Hills, and a new

evening will feature food from a new line of restaurants, a signature

aisle geared solely toward the men in our lives.

cocktail and a silent auction with exclusive items.

JLW is pleased to present the following

Tickets: $60 / limited number available

featured events:

Friday, Oct. 11 Round up your friends for Girls’ Night Out and enjoy free margaritas and giveaway bags for the first 250 guests. A returning favorite is the salsa contest and new this year is a chance to enter raffle drawings for Bringing you the 10th Anniversary Holiday Galleria are the members of the Steering Committee. Seated: Macaela Harris, Morgan Palace, Jenna Stutz, Emily Alefs, Julie Buth and Deborah Hendrix. Standing: Kathy Sweeney, Amy Johnson, Paige Gade, Jill Ward, Ilex Gelpi, Lora Winchell, Trish Inslee, Laurie Spence and Tiffany Johnson. Not pictured: Kim Doze-Lohmann, Jennifer Regan, Lauren Richardson and Angee Sanders.

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some 20 different items, ranging from gym memberships to salon gift certificates. Stay tuned for one new item still to come!

Tickets: $17 in advance / $20 day of the event

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A Decade of Dedication Members who worked on the first Holiday Galleria in 2004 still remember the monumental tasks of convincing merchants to sign on, organizing special events, selling tickets and getting shoppers through the door.

Saturday, Oct. 12

“I’m still amazed the League trusted us to do all that!” says Sheila Tigert, current

Color the Community with Paint the Towne at this new

merchants, which meant a lot of persuasion. A first-year event was a hard sale, but

event. Snack on breakfast favorites and a signature cocktail

the committee was picky. “We insisted on being a juried show, which meant that

while Paint the Towne teaches you how to paint a

not just any merchant would be selected,” she says.

Sustainer and chair of the first Holiday Galleria. She remembers recruiting

masterpiece. Once complete, you will have the option of donating your creation to one of JLW’s community partners,

Once the merchants were signed on, the next task was attracting shoppers.

including Carpenter Place, The Treehouse, Communities in

Merchants wouldn’t return the next year if sales didn’t meet expectations.

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Schools or the Wichita Children’s Home. The first session begins at 10 a.m. and the second at 11:30 a.m.

But they have returned. Several of the original 65 merchants have returned many

Tickets: $30 / limited number available

times. Some will even be back for this year’s Holiday Galleria.

(includes general admission for that day) “It’s easy to see how much Holiday Galleria has grown and changed in the past 10

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years,” says Ingrid Gill, a current Sustainer who was League president when Holiday Galleria debuted. “Even more incredible is what hasn't changed: the dedicated members willing to volunteer hundreds of hours, the excitement generated as the HG promotional materials are rolled out and special events are announced, and the pure pride and joy on the first day of HG as the line forms and the doors open.”

Sunday, Oct. 13 Bring your whole family for the new Pancake Pep Rally, featuring delicious Chris Cakes pancakes and photo opportunities with the Wichita State WuShock and other local sports mascots. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets: $15 adults / $5 children

Bonnie Bing Honeyman, Holiday Galleria Event Promotions

Sustaining Advisor-Elect In 2004, these women comprised the inaugural Holiday Galleria Steering Committee: Kendall Drake, Leesa Griffin, Susan Schroeder, Katy Cramer Dorrah, Sheila Tigert, Joan Moore, Sabrina Duncan, Charissima Albright and Ann Cramer.

(includes general admission for that day)

Over the past nine years, Holiday Galleria has raised more than $900,000 that JLW has invested in our community. Each ticket sold

co-workers, placing a sign in your yard or giving directly via the

directly supports JLW in its mission to combat child abuse through

Galleria of Giving annual fundraiser. Your tax-deductible donation

awareness, prevention and intervention.

to Galleria of Giving is a great way to receive your Holiday Galleria ticket. And don’t forget – every dollar makes a difference in JLW

For the 10th anniversary, Holiday Galleria planners hope to welcome 10,000 attendees. One of the best ways for you to help reach that

community projects and training.

Nicole Alexander

goal is by spreading the word and selling tickets for Holiday Galleria. Consider promoting the events on your social media

For more information:

accounts, forwarding information via email, inviting your

jlwichita.org / email: holidaygalleria@gmail.com

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The Potential of

WOMEN Making A Difference In Our Community

Active. Could there be a better word to describe women who serve our community, care for their families, excel in their careers and, of course, make an impact in Junior League of Wichita?

Four JLW actives who are doing all of that and more are Kara Belew, Samantha Jacob, Cindy Miles and Coleen Tabor. They’re putting their League

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skills to good use by devoting their time and talents to making a dierence in our community.

Pictured: Actives Coleen Tabor, Samantha Jacob, Cindy Miles and Kara Belew.

Taking Issue with Child Abuse For starters, these four women are engaged

“Find where your heart is and then get

The same is true when dealing with our issue

in our issue area – working to combat child

involved in that type of agency or cause,”

area. “We want to show League members

abuse through awareness, prevention and

Tabor says. “Get involved, understand the

that you can be an advocate. You don’t have

intervention.

issues and the organization, and then make a

to be a social worker or have gone through

connection with the leaders and ask them,

foster care or have direct ties to child abuse,”

‘What do you need?’”

Jacob says. “But you can still care and have an

“I’m really passionate about advocacy and

impact.”

anything that has to do with the fight against child abuse,” Miles says. “As we work toward creating more awareness and prevention tools for child abuse, I see us doing fantastic work.”

She’s not the only one who feels that way.

“I’m thrilled we took on such an important

Find where your heart is and then get involved in that type of agency or cause.

and weighty issue,” Tabor says. “It requires a

More than anything, organizations need

lot of heart and a lot of strategic thinking on

board members who are ready to contribute.

our part about how everything – training and

“If your goal is that you want to serve on a

projects and fundraising – has to integrate

board, you need to know how to run a

around the topic of child abuse for us to be

meeting, you need to understand

successful.”

fundraising and budgets, you need to understand personnel and get along

Success also requires hands-on effort

with other people, and you need to under-

working with our community partners.

stand what’s going on in the community at large so you’re not repeating processes,”

“I like the idea that we’re an outside party to

Belew says.

help these agencies who are doing the work.

We’re offering manpower and support in

Tabor agrees. “The League is the place to

ways that maybe these agencies wouldn’t get

learn those skills and a board is where you

if it weren’t for the League,” Jacob says. “It’s

apply them,” she says.

great that we can leave a lasting impact on them.”

And caring might be what enables these women to achieve as much as they do. As Miles says, “You can bring together women who are passionate and accomplish a lot.”

Carrie Jordan

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Years of service to JLW between these four women Boards and committees they serve on outside of JLW

Hours they devote to JLW work each month, collectively

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JLW-related emails they send and receive each week

You Gotta Have Heart

The Skills to Serve

All four women agree that the work of

But working to combat child abuse is not all

even more essential is encouraging volun-

these women are interested in. They serve on

teers to apply their enthusiasm.

serving the community is important, but

a variety of committees and boards across the community. And they know from

“You’re not a placement, you’re a person,”

experience that Junior Leaguers have what it

Belew says. “Your placement is the job you

takes to contribute in real and meaningful

do, but the thought processes you add are

ways in every aspect of our community.

what’s really valuable when you’re on a committee or a council.”

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Pitching In

The entire Community Impact Council has been hard at work to improve the Wichita community. The Making an Impact: One Girl at a Time Committee sends CLASS program participant Tiffany Wilson (right) off to K-State with all her dorm room essentials. Actives Mary Ann Mullen (right) and Becca Marsh (center) help Tiffany wheel her supplies to her car.

Helping Hands and Done in a Day

Be assured, your opinion does matter! And the formation of the Helping Hands Committee is proof of that. During small group General Meetings last fall, members discussed ways to add value and purpose to their Junior League of Wichita membership.

When being asked for feedback or evaluation, do you ever stop to think if it’s worth your time or if anyone is really listening? Do you ask yourself, “Does my opinion really count when there are so many members?”

A couple of the recurring responses

“This will give us a great way to work with

included:

agencies and see a long-term effect,” says Taylor Gill, director of Community Impact.

Participate in DIADs throughout the year

our agencies and their needs, and do this

“We are very excited overall as a new

trenched with the agencies they assist, the

by working closely with them and helping

committee to make some positive things

Project Development Committee will

out on a regular basis.

happen for the two nonprofits that we have

continue to offer Done in a Day (DIAD)

been partnered with,” says Tara Goering,

opportunities throughout the year for all

Helping Hands chair.

League members to take part in.

The agencies and their needs will be

“We hope to have DIADs with the Helping

evaluated each year. That doesn’t necessarily

Hands agencies and community partners, but

And so the Helping Hands Committee was

mean JLW will choose new agencies to work

we will definitely have DIADs with other

born. This committee, comprised in this

with each year, but will instead make sure the

agencies as well,” says Jessica Suhr, Project

inaugural year of half a dozen women, will

League is fulfilling the community’s greatest

Development chair.

volunteer on a regular, ongoing basis with

needs.

Find ways to really get to know some of

Find ways to really get to know JLW members by working closely with a specific group.

Carpenter Place and The Treehouse, two of the League’s community partners.

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All JLW members will have the chance to While Helping Hands will be more en-

participate in DIADs throughout the year.

As part of a Done in a Day, New Member Lindsay Jeffries and Actives Samantha Jacob, Jeanette Clement, Penny Madden and Janice Daugherty volunteer at the Chalk Art Festival benefiting Youthville.

Information is posted on the member

the agencies selected without incurring a big

homepage.

financial cost.

While the Project Development Committee

“We have a very limited budget this year for

aims to help agencies that combat child abuse,

DIADs because of the decision to pool money

they do not limit themselves to direct-service

for three years for the larger signature League

agencies. “Our definition of combating child

project,” Suhr says, “so we are focusing on

abuse is broad to encompass agencies, such as

service-based DIADs where we don’t have to

the Girls Scouts and Dress for Success, that do

spend a lot of League money.”

not directly focus on the area of child abuse, but do make an impact by reducing some of

Whether it’s through DIADs or the Helping

the risk factors that lead to abuse,” Suhr says.

Hands Committee, JLW is poised to make a powerful impact in our community this year.

So far this year, DIADs have served CASA,

Jan Carithers

Active Janice Daugherty and New Member Lindsay Jeffries soar up, up and away while completing a DIAD at the Chalk Art Festival.

Youthville, the Girl Scouts and the American Red Cross. Committee members are committed to designing DIADs that provide value to

The Propeller Needs Your Help

Help the Publications Committee take The Propeller to even greater heights.

Opt in to receive The Propeller by email. Simply email Anne Maxwell at publication@jlwichita.kscoxmail.com.

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Contact Lora Brys, ad coordinator, at LoraAphi@yahoo.com.

Submit your photos. Send your best JLW photos to jlwpublications@gmail.com. Please tell us who is in your picture, and don’t forget to get up close to your subjects! Note: cell phone photos don’t reproduce well, so use your real camera if you can.

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My JLW New Member

TO-DO LIST JUN 10

Don’t forget!

Sign up for Instagram!

Insta

Follow @jlwichita Tag phot os #jlwnewmember & #jlwclassof2014

Check Digital Cheetah

Attend Orientation at JLW HQ

Meeting dates, DIADs, HG shifts

Attend all New Member meetings / monthly x 8

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Complete two Done in a Day events Community Tours (10 credits total)

Contact Ginny Ellis ginny.e.ellis@gmail.com New Member Training Chair

JUN 18

KPTS Tour (1 credit)

JUL 25

Zoo Tour (2 credits)

JUN 19

Harbor House Tour (1 credit)

AUG 13

Sedgwick County Jail Tour (2 credits)

JUL 9

Victory in the Valley Tour (1 credit)

AUG 22

Youthville Tour (1 credit)

JUL 24

Dress for Success Tour (1 credit)

SEPT 22

Amazing Race Tour (1 credit)

Complete two Holiday Galleria shifts

Can’t wait to see HG in action on its 10th anniversary!

Complete one AJLI webinar Attend one Board of Directors meeting Fall Project

Before the start of the Youthville tour, New Members Sasha Kuchinski, Sarah Briley and Jessica Shannon-Burtin study information about the agency.

Contact Amanda Holder to let her know I plan to attend the Oct. 28 meeting

Spring Project Attend one Solicitations Steering Committee meeting or training New Members Sasha Kuchinski, Melinda Bradley, Lindsay Gathmann, McKenzie Staats, Sarah Briley, Jessica Shannon-Burtin, Jennifer Wise and Cyndra Whiddon celebrate completing their tour of Youthville.

Attend six Council/Committee meetings: Community Impact, Finance, Fund Development, Marketing & Communications, Membership,Training AUG 6

HQ Committee Meeting (Finance Council Requirement)

OCT 16

Attend five General Meetings – first Tuesday of every month League’s Active Community Credits (4 needed)

Community Impact Council Meeting

Put this on my calendar

Keep an eye on eNews for sign-ups!

Lora Brys

New Member Jennifer McMillon and Actives Katy Lang, Amy Johnson and Ilex Gelpi toast the start of the League year at the Summer Party.

Socials!

JUN 23 > Old/New Party - So much fun!

Thank you, Macaela Harris, for hosting all of us!

JUL 11 > Social at Sustainer Gaylyn McGregor’s home with my sponsor.

There were more than 70 of us there - had a blast!

AUG 8 > Back to the League Summer Event.

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Council Updates Community Impact Lots going on in Community Impact Council

fundraiser, Holiday Galleria, is right around

refreshing the League’s publications and

(CIC)! The new project Making an Impact:

the corner. Hope to see you there! Cookbook’s

brand.

One Girl at a Time began working with the

recipe for the perfect year: selling books, a

organization CLASS. Meanwhile, the new

chili cook-off, Kitchen Tours and even a few

Helping Hands Committee placed JLW

surprises. Planned Giving and Endowment is

members in structured volunteer roles at The

moving into action after lots of planning, so

Membership Council has made arrangements

Treehouse and Carpenter Place. The Child

stay tuned. Finally, Grants and Supplemental

for all the General Meetings, which include

Abuse Education Committee has perfected its

Fundraising are in the research part of their

locations like Old Cowtown, Botanica and the

puppet show and the Project Development

year and will be dazzling us all very soon.

Wichita Art Museum. The council is also

Committee has successfully completed Done

Jamie Lindamood, council director

ty partners for JLW members to volunteer at these agencies for League credit.

Taylor Gill, council director

Membership

working to bring back fun social events for members, including Bump and Beyond, the

in a Day events, with more in the works. Also, the CIC has arranged with our four communi-

Anne Chandler, council director

Marketing & Communications

Holiday Lights Tour and Theatre League; as

Marketing & Communications Council hit the

team.

well as adding new ones like a sand volleyball Angela Buzard, council director

ground running this year. In addition to the beautiful changes you are seeing in The

Training

Fund Development

Propeller, make sure to check out the League’s website, jlwichita.org, for information on our

Training Council members are busy little bees

Fund Development Council is busy raising

upcoming events or to find links to our social

getting everything together for a fabulous

money to fund our mission. Our largest

media outlets. We look forward to a year of

training year. Mentor pairs have been selected, books have chosen for Leadership

A LOOK BACK: Junior League of Wichita has been serving the community for more than 88 years. Here, Girl Scouts work with a JLW volunteer in 1920. More recently, our members completed a Done in a Day with the Girl Scouts in August.

Book Club, and our Diversity & Inclusion Committee is a big focus this year. We have worked very hard to partner with other councils to schedule trainings that promote all aspects of our League: finance, community impact, fund development and diversity and inclusion. Can’t wait to see you at a training soon!

Alexis Phillips, council director

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Pinches & Dashes Has the Recipe for Success The seventh annual National Indie

books will be a favorite on bookshelves for

Excellence Awards (NIEA) recognized

years and years to come.”

Pinches & Dashes as a finalist in the cookbook category. This national award is

“We’re thrilled to have earned recognition

open to all English-language books in print,

from the NIEA,” says Brady Fritz, cookbook

and seeks to champion self-publishers as

chair. “Everyone in the League worked so

well as small and independent presses

hard to produce and support Pinches &

producing outstanding books.

Dashes, and to have it honored as a top cookbook means a lot.”

Experts from all aspects of the book industry – including publishers, writers,

Copies of Pinches & Dashes will bear NIEA

editors, book cover designers and profes-

stickers on the cover identifying the book as

sional copywriters – judged the competi-

a finalist.

tion. They selected award winners and

Promotions chair

Penny Madden, Cookbook

finalists based on overall excellence.

Purchase copies for yourself or for gifts!

“We are so proud to announce the winners,”

PinchesandDashes.org

says awards sponsor Ellen Reid. “These

Presidential Red Velvet Cupcakes, Pinches & Dashes page 164

JLW’s Got:

The Most Interesting Women in the World

When you arrive at a GM, you know you’ll get an agenda and a seat sheet. This year you’ll also get a third sheet featuring profiles of some of the amazing women in the Junior League. The Mentoring and Career Path Committee highlights four women every month so that members can get to know some of our organization’s rock stars. Who knows? These sheets just may help you find a new friend, a professional connection or a mentor. Mentoring and Career Path Committee is on the lookout for outstanding women to profile, and they welcome your nominations.

Send your nominations to chair Kara Belew: kara.belew@gmail.com

Dinning-Beard, REALTORS ®

Phyllis Zimmerman & Carla Bingenheimer Mother - Daughter Team 316-734-7494 carla@prudentialkansas.com

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WICHITA

JLW Calendar of Events OCTOBER 1 9 10

General Meeting 7 p.m.

Wichita Art Museum

WICH ITA

CALENDAR of

EVENTS

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LIVE Lunch & Learn Webinar 11:30 a.m. / JLW Headquarters

Holiday Galleria: Color the Community with Paint the Towne 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. / Century II Expo Hall Tickets $30

Holiday Galleria: Sapphire Soiree Premier Party 7 - 10 p.m. / Century II Expo Hall Tickets $60

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Holiday Galleria: General Admission Shopping 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Century II Expo Hall Tickets $10 Holiday Galleria: Girls’ Night Out 5 - 9 p.m. / Century II Expo Hall Tickets $17 in advance / $20 day of event

Milestones

Holiday Galleria: General Admission Shopping 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Century II Expo Hall Tickets $10

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Holiday Galleria: General Admission Shopping 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Century II Expo Hall Tickets $10 Pancake Pep Rally with Chris Cakes 10 a.m. -1 p.m. / Century II Expo Hall Tickets $15 adults / $5 children

15 17

New Member Sustainer Mingle 5:30 p.m. / Home of Betsy Redler Book Club 7 p.m. / JLW Headquarters

23

CIG Chili Cook-off benefiting JLW 4 - 7 p.m. / Alltite corporate office 1600 E. Murdock

NOVEMBER 5 13

Small Group General Meetings 7 p.m.

Sustainers’ Homes LIVE Lunch & Learn Webinar 11:30 a.m. / JLW Headquarters

DECEMBER 3 11

General Meeting 12 p.m.

Wichita Country Club LIVE Lunch & Learn Webinar 11:30 a.m. / JLW Headquarters

Accomplishments

Births

In Memoriam

Actives Angela Buzard and Stephanie Anne McCurdy were recognized in the Wichita Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.”

Active Cassie Banka and husband Chad welcomed son Carson Banka April 12.

Sustainer Mary Sue Gilkeson passed away April 14.

Marriages

Active Katie Toy and husband Chris welcomed son Theodore “Teddy” McPherson Toy April 15.

Active Brady Fritz married Blaine Jenschke April 6.

Active Ashley Luney married Matt Gerlach May 18.

Active Trish Inslee married Bobby Gandu July 12.

Adoption Active Megan Bayer and husband David welcomed daughter Locklyn Pearl Bayer, born June 21.

JLWichita on

Active Lindsay White and husband Brad welcomed daughter Clara White April 28.

Active Kim Trinchet and husband Jorge welcomed son Nicolas Sebastian Trinchet June 1.

Active Kourtney Carson and husband Frank welcomed son Henry David Carson July 1.

Sustainer Tamara Baker Woods and husband Rodger welcomed son Henry Dalton Woods July 1.

Active Samantha Alexander and husband Brady welcomed daughter Rowan Wright Alexander July 12.

Sustainer Mary C. Brammer passed away May 10.

Status Updates Actives Nicole Bailey and Kandy Herman resign in good standing.

Actives Cari Clayton and Jenifer Sauer sabbatical leave 2013-14.

New Member Becky Coulter and Actives Jamie Doonan and Becky Hilts transferred out.

Active Samantha Alexander and Sustainers Prisms Barnes, Sharon Becker, Diana Farha, Linda Fritzemeier, Amy Herd, Kathy Lehrer, Jan Lightner, Patti Mann, Nancy Moxley, Deborah Murphy, Polly Peake, Sharon Razook, Lisa Ritchie and Diane Wingate were reinstated.

FALL 2013 • PROPELLER

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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WICHITA

PAID

Wichita, Kansas Permit #1397

6402 E. 12th Street, Wichita, KS 67206-1306 MISSION STATEMENT Junior League of Wichita, 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.

Junior League of Wichita, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.

jlwichita.org DATED MATERIAL

Give a Gift to JLW What is the Junior League of Wichita Endowment Fund and why do we need it?

The JLW Legacy Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment fund that was established in 2013. It ensures that our League is able to maintain fiscal stability and fervently pursue our mission without being radically affected by changes in the economic climate or fluctuations in lifelong membership.

WHAT’S YOUR REASON FOR GIVING? Generally speaking, endowment donors will be motivated to give to JLW’s Legacy Endowment Fund for one of three reasons:

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You already care about JLW and/or its mission Each year, the League depends on annual support to fulfill its mission: to promote voluntarism to develop the potential of women to improve communities

2

You want to make sure JLW is sustainable Our League is a well-run organization and we are extremely proud of its

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wonderful heritage within the Wichita community. Your gift today will be an integral part of ensuring that our legacy continues to thrive for

You have the ability to give Charitable giving makes you feel good! Plus, contributions to the JLW Legacy Endowment Fund are tax deductible for the donor.

Martha Linsner, Planned Giving & Endowment chair-elect

generations to come.

To discuss giving a gift to the League’s endowment, or ways you may make a

jlwichita.org / Planned Giving & Endowment Committee Chair Kourtney Carson: endowment@jlwichita.org

planned gift to JLW, contact us.