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Empowering Women 5 of Louisville’s Most Powerful Women Take on the Challenge

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Contents October 2013 | Vol. iv, No. 5

parties

features

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20th annual Tuxes and Tails

15

Fashion

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Knock it Out

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Empowering Women

8

The Big Hush

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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Quite a Feat

12

Chocolate Fest

Bow Wow or Meow for Kentucky Humane Society

Susan G. Komen Louisville Hits a Home Run

Speed Art Museum’s Patron Circle Party

Create a Stir About Autism to benefit FEAT

Donations and Attendance Make a Big Splash at Poolside Fête

Look Homeward, Angel

5 of Louisville’s Most Powerful Women Take on the Challenge

S pring is in the Flair: Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-to-Wear

departments 3 Editor’s Letter Paying it Forward

36 Chat with the Chair

Jenni Elliott & Missy Hines, March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction 37

Holly on the Go Urban Renewal

23 8 ON THE COVER Laura Douglas, Tori Murden McClure, Angela McCormick Bisig, Dana Jackson, and Lynnie Meyer photographed by Clay Cook. Creative Direction by Gunnar Deatherage. Shot on location at The Brown Hotel. Wardrobe by Macy’s. Hair by Kristie Hicks and Z Salon’s Lori TerBeek and Jacquelyn Stack.

Makeup by Isidro Valencia.

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Corporate Spotlight

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Charity Spotlight

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On the Circuit

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Guest Column

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The Scene

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Nretrospect

The Cookies at Ghyslain

Women4Women

upcakes and Cocktails, Kosair C Charities 90th Anniversary Dreams Take Flight

Learning from NYC’s Charity Scene

Calendar of October Events

Ruddell Stitch

Pam Brooks editor Laura Snyder editorial associate Josh Miller social correspondent Tonya Abeln food editor Lincoln Snyder contributors Gunnar Deatherage, Angie Fenton, Holly Houston, Alexa Pence, Lee Robinson art director Derek Potter production manager Matt Bach graphic designers Katy Barrett-Alley, John Cobb Amy Gomoljak, James Osborne, Christie Passarello contributing photographers Clay Cook, Alexa Pence, Steve Squall circulation manager Chris Sparrow sales and marketing associate Julie Trotter account executives Marsha Blacker, Sarah Conti, Melissa Fallon, Kelley LaBarbera, Laurie Lennon, Taylor Springelmeyer financial accountant Shauna Tolotti group publisher David Brennan publisher

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Paying It Forward

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he five powerful women on the cover of this issue are diverse in their backgrounds and their professions, but all are united in their commitment to “pay it forward.” When they came together at The Brown Hotel to have their photos taken and to share the stories of their success, they were forthright, passionate and nothing short of inspiring.

It’s a day I will always remember, and the powerful takeaway is that every one of them credits a teacher, a parent or a mentor for modeling compassion and instilling in them a sense of shared responsibility for the communities they live in and lead.

When Gunnar Deatherage and I sat down to discuss the fashion feature for this Empowering Women Issue, he told me he wanted to hold the photo shoot at his grandparents’ farm, where his memories of a powerful woman,

Ruth Ray, reside. So he headed off with our creative team to a farmhouse in Henry County and shares his perspective in a narrative that accompanies the fashion feature “Look Homeward, Angel.”

Our issue culminates with the Oct. 3 Empowering Women Luncheon, presented by 5/3 Bank, to benefit Women 4 Women, a nonprofit organization featured in this month’s Charity Spotlight, and catered by Ghyslain, featured in this month’s Corporate Spotlight.

Columnist Holly Houston (Hot-G, as we affectionately call her) is as-ever on-the-go and sharing her in-the-know, along with guest columnist Lee Robinson, who writes of his experience in NYC’s charity scene. In that vein, the issue is, as always, full of parties where nonprofit organizations come together to celebrate the power of a community united in compassionate work!

LAURA SNYDER, EDITOR

After a series of serendipitous events set into motion at a Lobster Feast live auction, Laura found her professional passion as the editor of Nfocus Louisville.

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Kirk Stone, Johnna and John Kelly

Kimathi Doss, Misty Jones-Doss

Rich Van Camp, Patti Swope, Marti Hazel, Wally Oyler

Sarah Johnson

20th annual Tuxes and Tails Bow Wow or Meow for Kentucky Humane Society

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ith some guests on two legs and others on four, the 20th annual Tuxes and Tails Gala for the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) enticed almost 500 people to the Marriott Downtown for a night of Mardi Gras inspired excitement. Greeted by adoptable animals including a purring kitten and a pug draped in pearls, attendees enjoyed an abundance of cocktails thanks to Presenting Sponsor Brown-Forman while nibbling on hors d’oeuvres and bidding on auction items. Entertainment for the evening included everything from palm and tarot card reading to the crowd favorite “Bow Wow or Meow” - the paddle elimination game that left one winner with a fantastic prize!

“The Kentucky Humane Society continues to put the welfare of animals in front of the community by educating and advocating for their care,” shared 2013 Tuxes and Tails chair Karen Krinock. “Tuxes and Tails is a premier event that has something for everyone. There is also a chance to mingle with dogs and cats - oh and of course others who have the common interest of bettering the lives of our furry friends.”

Following dinner, auctioneer Rick Wardlow led the crowd to raise money for the Help Me Heal Fund, which is a special fund that pays for medical and behavior help for KHS’s fragile pets. This fund allowed KHS to save over 200 pets in the last 12 months, and includes paying for surgeries and lifesaving medications. Thanks to attendees and Sponsors including Dr. Rick Adrio, Impressions Inc., Realtor Kelly Lenfert Hammons, Millennium Events & Floral, Underwriters Safety and Claims, Cathy & Earl Zion/Today’s Woman Magazine, Tuxes and Tails was able to raise almost $200,000 for KHS! For more information on the Kentucky Humane Society visit kyhumane.org

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Michael Dees, Shannon Voss, Tonya York Dees, Andre Wilson

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Knock it Out Susan G. Komen Louisville Hits a Home Run Curt Richards, Beatrice Ford

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he Pink Tie Ball has a history of being a tremendous event. Most guests arrived ready to party for a great cause but with curiosity piqued over the debut of a “rookie” venue (to borrow a term from the night’s throwback baseball theme). The newly renovated and locally owned Marriott East proved to be an elegant and refreshing change of scenery and an ideal location for all the surprises the creative planning committee had in store.

A partnership with Louisville Slugger took the theme to new heights with pink bats artfully displayed at every turn and tablecloths delightfully stitched to resemble baseballs. Guests were greeted by the angelic vocals of Jenn Cristy and treated to a moving documentary by filmmaker Edward Heavrin. With an elevated focus on survivors and thanks to commendable community outreach, women representing every demographic of the city led the dinner crowd in a rousing rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the “stretch” of an auction that boasted one-of-a-kind themed experiences like a National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend in Cooperstown, New York on Lake Otsego. The decision to stay in the ballroom and groove to the explosive sounds of Burning Las Vegas or head upstairs to the futuristic Pink Lounge to spin with the tunes of DJ Ryan Cox left many running between both; but, be assured that having too many entertaining options is never a complaint with this crowd.

Event Chair Natalie Officer paused for a moment to explain, “These tables are filled with fighters, survivors and supporters from all walks, united to make a difference, targeting breast cancer and ‘Knocking it Out!’ That is both the theme and the heartfelt ambition of this year’s Pink Tie Ball team.”

Derek Anderson, Ashley Danielle

Tommy and Sarah Mitchell, Sara and Dan Cimba

TONYA ABELN PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSH MILLER

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Brian and Beth Yochum, Tori and Sean Crittendon

Brian and Nazz Casebier, Kristi and Ryan Frazier

‘Knocking it Out!’ was both the theme and the heartfelt ambition of this year’s Pink Tie Ball team!

Kimberly Gant, Derwin Webb

Kate and James Halaris

Bella Portaro, Rick Kueber

Chris and Heather Peterson

Richie Michaels, Allie Dodson

Gabe Isaac, Chad Trujillo, Kelley Thomas, Lori Mattingly

Emilee Coomes, Stephen Bowling, Melissa Beard

Joern and Karin Soltau, Kulapat Yantrasast, Woo Speed McNaughton, Colin McNaughton

Catherine Fogarty, Ursula Melhuish, LeeAnn Zoeller

The Big Hush Speed Art Museum’s Patron Circle Party

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ome people wondered how The Speed Art Museum would stay relevant during their multi-phase expansion and renovation? The opening of “Local Speed” provided the solution – serving as the Speed’s satellite space offering programming and exhibitions in NuLu on East Market Street. The next question – what will happen to The Speed Ball and the Patron Circle Party? The answer to the latter came in the form of a text message the day of The Speed’s Patron Circle Party “THE BIG HUSH.” At 4p.m. the day of Big Hush, the address and entry password (white lightning) were disseminated to guests who arrived at the Land of Tomorrow (LOT) gallery at Third and Broadway for an evening of gambling, moonshine sipping and speakeasy excitement.

With black and white films playing against the gallery walls, and roulette and poker readily available in the dimly lit corridors, the opportunities for a thrilling night were endless, thanks in part to sponsors including Patron Circle season sponsor The Bluegrass Complex of Wells Fargo Advisors, Power Creative, Heaven Hill Distilleries, RYE, Lilly’s, Harvest, Dean Alert, Still House Original Moonshine, Falls City Beer and Herradura Tequila.

In addition to thanking the Patron Circle members for their support of The Speed, Big Hush served as an introduction to the new Director of The Speed, Ghislain d’Humieres. “I am absolutely thrilled to start my tenure at the Speed Art Museum with such a fantastic party,” shared d’Humieres. “The level of commitment and energy the patrons showed the Speed that evening was amazing and I look forward to getting to know the community better with many more events to come.”

To learn more about becoming a member of The Speed Museum’s Patron Circle and to stay up-to-date with the ongoing renovation and expansion visit changingspeed.org

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Ghislain d’Humières, Suzanne Weaver

Augusta Brown Holland, Ryan Daly, Alexandra Thurstone, Gill Holland

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“the address and entry password were texted to guests who arrived at the Land of Tomorrow gallery for an evening of gambling, moonshine sipping and speakeasy excitement” Beth Riley, Kimberly Shomer, Sarah Mizuguchi

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Jamie Pantess, Stuart Steinbock, Jennifer and Brian Black

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Susan Sweeney Crum, Jody Garner

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Jeff Gregory, Karla Gibbs, Sam Gardner, Joann Jolgren, Debbie Barmore, Janet Pope

Quite a Feat Create a Stir About Autism to benefit FEAT Phillip and Andrea Kash

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he Create A Stir About Autism gala at The Gillespie was an evening of celebration that culminated in a tremendous night of fundraising for Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT), whose mission is to provide support, education and programs for families dealing with autism.

Guests bid on silent auction items and enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres before sitting down to dinner catered by Vincenzo’s. David Gregory, chair of FEAT’s board of directors, started off the program before introducing Monica Cooper, whose family has been affected by autism. Ms. Cooper gave a heartwarming speech that left some audience members wiping away tears and clearly “stirred” many to give.

I emceed the event and was so touched to be this year’s Contributing Piece Award recipient for being a long-time supporter of FEAT, but especially because many of my friends and family members – those who contribute so much to me and their communities – were in attendance.

Auctioneer David Neville began the live auction portion of the evening by giving attendees the opportunity to “fund the mission” and give a donation, which quickly resulted in over $39,000. Live auction items included trips to Aruba and New York City, dinner for 10 to Vincenzo’s and watching a University of Louisville basketball game with Denny Crum and Susan Sweeney Crum, both of whom attended the gala and are longtime supporters of FEAT. The evening ended with revelers dancing to the tunes of Party of 5, a Nashville band.

Presenting sponsors included Brown-Forman, ASD Centers of Louisville, Norton Healthcare, Home of the Innocents, LG&E, O’Brien Ford, The Gillespie, Vincenzo’s, and Raymond James. Thanks to their support and the financial contributions from attendees, several of FEAT’s programs will be expanded, said event chair Joann Jolgren, and the organization’s scholarship fund will grow. In addition to providing family support services that included monthly group meetings, social outings and training, FEAT also partners with Carriage House, Dreams in Motion, All About Kids, Home of The Innocents and the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement. To learn more, visit featoflouisville.org.

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It’s hard to believe the sprawling Chocolate Fest, a fundraiser for AIDS research, was a few years ago but a simple poolside fete started by Craig Scherman at his Anchorage estate. Dotted this year with legislators ready to support the LGBT community, Robbie Bartlett singing her heart out, open bar booths, food samples, a silent auction, and a patio spread with chocolate treats to make even Willie Wonka proud, the party lived up to its hype.

University of Louisville’s J.P. Davis applauded Scherman’s ability to draw a crowd “that represents every walk of life.” Joyce Jennings, an Anchorage resident and a selfdescribed “partner in crime” with Scherman, said the party (with some 900 guests) was only possible with a lot of volunteers. Josh Wilkes, who’s been volunteering since the first pool party, said what he found “most refreshing is before it used to be a ‘gay’ party.” Watching “all walks of life” intermingle at the party wowed Wilkes, who said he believed it shows acceptance of the LGBT movement on “a great scale.”

Attendance and donations to the Chocolate Fest hit an all-time high this year with proceeds to the House of Ruth and AIDS research. While the efficacy of treatment for AIDS and HIV has surpassed expectations for managing the scourge it was in the 80s, a healthy fear remains for LGBT people and heterosexuals alike.

Today’s highest risk group is African American females, according to Farah Ferriell, a director at the Volunteers of America (VOA) who hosted a booth at the party.

A recipient of the Louisville Aids Walk, VOA is the largest provider of HIV services in the state, including anonymous testing and affordable access to treatment, which includes heroin addiction recovery. Ferriell said it’s the drug of choice for women ages 19 – 24, and VOA offers a stay at the Freedom House, the only local facility that accepts HIV-positive pregnant women. Thank goodness for the commitment of people like Craig Scherman and his army of volunteers and the power of chocolate to ease the soul. As Senator Morgan McGarvey said at the party, “It is important that everybody works together to find a cure.”

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“When I first learned that October would be our Empowering Women Issue, I began to ponder what I could feature that could coincide with this month’s motif.

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“The powerful women that influenced me didn’t own gowns or wear diamonds, nor did they pass political bills, or create nonprofits to help the underprivileged. They were the spinal cord of the household, keeping the family healthy, happy and together.” Wardrobe by Sassy Fox

“I decided to hold the photo shoot on my grandparents’ farm, a few hundred rolling acres of Henry County. My family nestled in a modest white farm house to begin their journey together. Farming tobacco and raising cattle were among the few ways to sustain a growing family in the 1950s. My grandparents, Ruth and Joe Ray, raised three boys, all who helped on the farm once old enough.”

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“With a full family, and limited income, my grandmother did what was necessary to keep the family fed, clean, and in good spirits. Living far from the commodities of a large city, she faced a full day of tedious work. While tending the vegetable garden, hand washing the clothes, patching up holes put in jeans by a hard day’s work, and cleaning the house might seem like less-than-desirable jobs, you would still hear the pleasant sound of hymns being hummed from the kitchen, and still be greeted at the door with a smile, and a glass of iced tea before washing up before dinner.” Wardrobe by Sassy Fox

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This Empowering Women issue culminated with a panel luncheon at the Gillespie where they responded to Women 4 Women’s Benchmark II: A Study of Louisville Women and Girls 2012 and its finding that over 32% of all households, approximately 107,000 women in Metro Louisville are not only the head of household, but also the primary breadwinner, and the only caregiver for their families. Research shows that without intervention, these households face a grim future. With diverse expertise in government, nonprofit work, education and health care, our panelists sent forth a rallying cry to the community.

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First woman to row solo across the Atlantic. Master in Divinity from Harvard. Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville. Master in Fine Arts from Spalding, where she composed best-selling memoir A Pearl in the Storm (required reading at the US Coast Guard Academy).

How does what you do professionally allow you to give back to the community, and, particularly to improve the lives of women and girls?

Spalding has been serving the community and surrounding area since the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth opened the first log cabin school for girls back in 1814. There’s a long history of service to the community, particularly recognizing that if you care for the education of women, you’re educating the whole family. If you care for the economic wellbeing of the woman of the household, the economic wellbeing of everyone will improve.

What obstacles have you overcome to get to a point in life where you can give back to others?

A few weeks ago we did a new student orientation at Spalding University, and one of our faculty members led what he called a “privilege walk.” We all lined up shoulder to shoulder, and I was mixed in with all of the new students. He asked a series of questions like, “If you had a computer in your house growing up, take a step forward. If you didn’t, take a step back.”

Because I have a sense of myself as being privileged, I felt sure that I was going to be way out in front at the end of this privilege walk, but I found myself pretty close to the back of the line with students who really had a hard way to go. Then the faculty member said, “Now, imagine we are in a 100 meter race, and you’re starting from where you are. We like to tell people in America we have an equal footing. How does that make you feel?” And I said, “I’d win anyway,” which probably wasn’t appropriate, but it was what I was feeling because I have a sense of all of the gifts in my life coming from moments in my life when I took a fork in the road, and the fork in the road took me toward great teachers and people who could help me make a difference.

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Although it’s very powerful in mentoring others, opening up about the obstacles you’ve faced can be difficult. How do you feel about sharing your personal background?

The answer to that goes back to the question, “Why did you row a boat across the ocean?” And the only reason I had to write a book about rowing a boat across the ocean was to answer that question. It was a real interpersonal wrestling match of “how much of my story do I really want to tell?” And the truth of the why is really very painful and it was built out of a sense of helplessness and a troubled childhood and wrestling with demons. I am surrounded by students at Spalding who have demons that are far bigger than the ones I faced, but I can say, “You know what, I may not have been where you are, but I’ve been close, I’ve been in that neighborhood. I know that if you are just willing to put in the endurance and the determination, you will get somewhere fun and interesting and exciting.”

What is the significance of Spalding’s Compassionate University designation?

The Charter for Compassion is about dethroning yourself from the center of your world and placing another there. That is the core of compassion.

“Com” means “with,” and “compassion” the willingness to suffer with another, so the history of the Sisters of Charity, the history of Spalding University, is about meeting people in their suffering and being of service in that. Our students embrace compassion and that sense of “us” and what it means to live in a community, what it means to be a citizen.

I’m an athlete, right? So I understand compassion. I like competition, and, trust me, I like winning and so much of American culture is based on winning. When you’re thinking about compassion, it’s about “us” crossing the finish line rather than “me” crossing the finish line. When I think about women and girls in Louisville, Kentucky, I am them. I need to recognize in that raw Golden Rule sense, in that I am them, they are me, and in helping them the world becomes a better place, and it’s a better place for me to live in.

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Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville. Member of the Kentucky Women’s Forum. Member of the Board of Directors of Republic Bank and Trust Company and Actors Theatre. Chair of the Citizens Commission on Police Accountability. Former Chair of the Kentucky State University Board. Bingham Fellow. Graduate of Leadership Louisville. Former Chair of the Leadership Louisville Board of Directors. Vice Chair of the Committee on Water for the American Bar Association’s section on Public Utilities, Transportation and Communications Law.

What obstacles have you overcome to get to where you are in life?

My parents came to Louisville as part of the Great Migration during the 30s and 40s when many African Americans left the Deep South and they wanted to go north in order to make a better life. There were nine kids in my family, and neither my mom nor my dad even graduated from high school, but they both were adamant about wanting us to focus on academics. All nine of us went to college. Most of us have two or three degrees.

One of the things that both of my parents emphasized was this whole notion of having courage. If you are afraid or you doubt yourself, you may hold yourself back and you’ll develop very small, puny dreams, but from the time I was five years old, I remember my parents talking to us about what we could achieve in life.

What inspired you to be a leader committed not only in your professional work but also in your private life to give back to the community?

Well, I think it was basically the way I was brought up. Our parents told us that we had a responsibility. Our parents emphasized academic achievement, but they also emphasized social and political awareness. I think that it’s really critical for people to think of themselves as more than an employee. To discover what your gifts are so that you can give those gifts back to the community.

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You’ve been involved in many charitable organizations. What stands out to you as an example of the value of that kind of volunteer work?

I had the opportunity through one of the organizations I work with, The Links, Incorporated, to work with young people in the Park Hill Housing Project, and as we worked with those young people, it became very clear to us that although they lived in poverty and their neighborhood was perhaps the poorest neighborhood in the city, that they still had aspirations for their lives and their parents certainly did. One of the young men we met there was excelling in school, wanted to go to college and could not because his family couldn’t afford to send him. But the women in The Links decided that we were going to do something about it. So that young man is now enrolled in a university in the state of Kentucky and each year since he’s been enrolled, we make it our business to send money to support him to make sure that he stays in school. And we feel certain that when he graduates, he is going to feel obligated to do the same thing and to organize people, to help someone else.

What is your call to action for others who want to help improve the lives of women and girls in our community?

Women 4 Women has a program called Join 4 A Voice!. We are asking women to give $1000 so that we can build up a pool of funds that can be used to make grants.

For the people in the community who don’t have $1000 to give, what is their option?

Their option is to give what they have and also to support those organizations in the community that lift women and families. When you lift a woman, you lift a family, and when you lift a family, you lift an entire community. So there’s really a call to arms for all of us.

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Master of Science, Nursing Administration from Bellarmine University. Former president and CEO of The Center for Women and Families. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow. Annie E. Casey Foundation Families Count Award. Graduate of Leadership Louisville, Bingham Fellows and Leadership Kentucky.

National League of Nursing Foundation for Nursing Education board. Louisville Science Center board of directors.

What obstacles have you had to overcome to get to where you are in life?

You know, I think it’s tough, even when you have all of the advantages in life. I’ve had to scrap it out and work hard on behalf of all the organizations I represent. At the Center for Women and Families, I led an organization that was underappreciated, undervalued. There were a lot of tough issues. I think I brought awareness to issues of family violence and the community’s role in advancing conversations around sexual assault, physical abuse and family self sufficiency.

How does what you do professionally allow you to give back to the community, and, particularly to improve the lives of women and girls?

The last two years, my work has expanded to include external work related to our Women’s and Children’s Hospital in St. Matthews. It’s so gratifying to have the opportunity to work every single day on a project that advances services for women and children in this community. We know mothers do better when they have access to care.

We know that families do better when mothers have access to care.

There are so many pieces to the development of the Norton Women’s Hospital as it relates to the total mind, body, spirit of women and how we elevate them and talk about wellness and prevention and integrated health and how we translate that philosophy to a community and help people live that in their life at whatever state of health they’re in.

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You’ve said of the new facility that it will help level the playing field in health services. In what way is the playing field not level?

Historically, women were just treated the way we had always treated men in protocols and in health care management. We know that women have different symptoms, that they respond differently, that they have different needs, so being able to really look deeper and to build programs and services from the knowledge that women have given us. We’ve talked to over 4,000 women all over the community, and they are telling us what they want to see in this new facility.

You’ll see some new services that are not already found in Louisville.

I really believe that the development of the Norton’s Women Hospital is a differentiator for women and we’ll look back on this project and say what a really important asset that facility is for our community.

What in your life led you to a point where you are a leader committed not only in your professional work but in your volunteer time to help women and girls? What inspired you?

I’ve been fortunate to be part of missions that I really cared about in my vocation. Thankfully I was part of something that I was really passionate about and knew I could make a difference in. I’ve been fed a lot of energy from that work in the community. I guess I see the realization of that every day. I see the benefit of that work every day and it fuels the fire.

What is your call to action for others who want to help improve the lives of women and girls in our community?

I think everybody can do something in their own way and the important thing is for each of us to do something in our way. Whether that’s reaching out to a child in the neighborhood or supporting a colleague at work. Little things like transportation or childcare can make a difference. Everybody can make a difference and if our entire community comes together to do that, that’s really powerful.

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Eleven years as an elected Judge, several of those years in Juvenile Court.

Former Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prosecutor and private attorney. Board of Directors, Red Cross, Restorative Justice Louisville, World Affairs Council and past service for the Center for Women and Families and Dare to Care.

How does what you do professionally allow you to give back to the community?

I work with some programs through my role as a judge in working on how we look at people who violate our laws. We want to hold them accountable. We want them to do the right things, but we have to be creative about just not alienating them from society.

One of the best things you can be as a judge is “nonjudgmental.” If you work for organizations like Dare to Care, the Red Cross, Family Scholar House, Center for Women and Families and Women4Women, you meet a lot of people and you hear a lot stories and you realize there’s not a black and white story that leads someone to violate the law. There’s a lot of gray. There are a lot of opportunities that people who make bad choices haven’t had.

What inspired you to be a leader committed not only in your professional work but also in your private life to give back to the community?

Early on in my school life, I had teachers and friends and professors who encouraged me. Those early experiences lit an inner fire. A spiritual background as well, my father and mother both have very solid spiritual backgrounds and shared their belief that in the time we have here on the planet, you owe something.

You have a lot of gratitude about your own life. As a judge, I see criminals, murderers even, and you can look at these people and see them as “the boogeyman.” But when you hear their stories, you read their presentencing investigation report, which tells you all about their life, it’s never

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justified but it’s more understandable. There are people who have never been taught compassion, and have never had any kind of stable, loving presence in their lives. They haven’t had the example of someone who is working and getting educated, and you realize they want to be good people too. They don’t know how. They’ve never seen it done. They’ve never had anyone believe in them or understand their situation. It’s pretty profound when you think, at core, most people want to be good people.

What obstacles do you think women in today’s world face?

We are 18% of the state legislature. We’ve never had a female mayor. If one looks at our numbers in leadership, government and in business, they are still woefully short of where they need to be in terms of our representation in the population. We’re 52% of the population. There’s no reason that should be.

What’s your call to action?

We as women, really need to take charge of mentoring other women.

I speak at local groups like Louisville Girls Leadership Summit and Louisville Girls Idea Festival, and Girl Scouts and I am on the shadowing list for some local high schools.

Something like running for public office or being a CEO is really very demanding. As a society, we accept men focusing on that work, and we give them the freedom to make that ok. But I don’t know, especially as women, that we do that for other women. I think we can be a little judgmental when we see other women pushing themselves forward in a business context because we wonder, are their children okay?

I saw on Facebook a posting that said, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women,” but I don’t like to be negative. I like to be positive, so I have to believe the corollary is true, there’s a special place in heaven for women who help other women.

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How does what you do professionally allow you to give back to the community?

I am the Executive Director of Network Center for Community Change, affectionately known as NC3. NC3 is a social justice organization that is about working in communities and building bridges across real and perceived differences in some of Louisville’s most marginalized communities.

We focus on advancing educational opportunities, building civic leadership and helping build strong neighborhoods.

How do you bridge those differences?

NC3 is really at its heart about community organizing, about bringing community together. We have a membership focus so we have a network of members that are over 5,000 strong. Those 5,000 volunteers live, work, worship or care about these neighborhoods. Some are inside the neighborhoods, and that’s extremely important. 64% are women. The average age is about 35. We’re talking about women who are often moms in the neighborhoods where we work. So you’re really traveling on the relationships that have already been built or the ability to build relationships quite quickly.

A lot of people are familiar with “door-knocking”; in the network, we call it a “neighborhood stomp.” If a person were to volunteer with us, we have a lot of different campaigns. For example, right now we have a campaign called “Education is Knocking,” and it is literally, its name. So if you were to volunteer with this NC3 campaign, you might be out in a neighborhood knocking on doors and talking to whoever answers the door.

Is there a specific example of NC3’s success that illustrates the value of what you do?

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The Academy at Shawnee is one in particular. Last year, we worked with a group of 30 students, for whom people thought crossing that stage in June might not be an option for them. We come in, we build relationships with them, with their families, we focus on their future, connect them to different kinds of experiences because we believe there is an experience gap in our communities. Out of that 30, 29 walked across the stage in June to shake the principal’s hand and go forward in their future. The other student finished in summer school.

What inspired you to be a leader committed not only in your professional work but also in your private life to give back to the community?

It was definitely my mom. She was an African-American Social Worker before that was popular and well accepted. She used to take my brother and me to work. I remember being a little girl and going to places in the community where we lived and thinking, this is so different than where my family is. We didn’t have a whole lot, but we had a floor. Some of those homes didn’t. We had running water. Some of those homes didn’t. We had enough to eat, but my mom would pack groceries and take them. From a really young age, she placed in my brother and myself the understanding that our role in this world is to serve.

What’s your call to action?

The thing I want people to know about the work of NC3 is that it’s not a poor people’s agenda, it’s a Louisville agenda. It really is about all of us reaching a watermark of “goodness” together. So we created a network organizing model and worked with people across the country to try to learn how you knock on doors and how you invite people into the work because we need their collective wisdom to actually change stuff. The Network is not about big “I” and little “you,” I am a service provider and you need a service. The Network is about “Let’s be human together and change how the world works and how we benefit from that.”

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et’s just call Fashion Week what it really is – Fashion Month. By the time I arrived in New York for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, I was already suffering from fashion fatigue having lugged around my various “September Issues” at over 900 pages each. After attending several runway shows in Lincoln Center, an atmosphere where the crowd and frenetic pace has been recently likened to an airport terminal, my weariness had truly set in, my style compass slipped, and I did the unthinkable…I put on a pair of flats. Now easily able to bypass the thousands of writers, photographers, videographers and bloggers waiting outside the tents to document their favorite street style, a force that is largely growing more influential than the runway in terms of setting trends, I settled in to finally enjoy what we were really there for – the exquisite Spring/Summer collections. Luckily for Louisville’s designer shoppers, you needn’t worry about any of that madness. Todd Harrison Calvert with Glasscock Boutique does it for you. Following an exhaustive schedule that included 36 shows and 40 showrooms, he shares the best of what Fashion Week…er…Month had to offer.

With over 350 shows this year, who were the standouts in your opinion?

The most dynamic collections this season came from Ralph Rucci, Naeem Khan, J. Mendel, Ralph Lauren and Carolina Herrera. Each of these designers highlighted the current trends: structure, geometry, texture, color and fabulous trims. Spring will see a peasant look return to the streets, while the maxi dress was replaced by the caftan for everything except the beach cover-up or extreme casual look. They also gave great insight into footwear: the return of the spectator pump! Spring 2014 will show the return of the classic lady. Think classic Chanel, Oscar de la Renta and Dior’s old “New Look.”

Normally Spring/Summer collections are all about color but I noticed a great deal of black and white shown this year. What was your takeaway for color trends?

Black and white or navy and white have been pushed to the forefront in every collection shown in NYC

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and Paris for Spring 2014. Orange, coral, lemon yellow and red still hold a prominent place in the color wave, while a few new tones were reintroduced reminiscent of the late 1980’s: cool buttery yellow, mint green, peach, and soft rose pink.

Earlier you mentioned the fabulous trims of the season. Elaborate a bit on what that looks like this year.

Manhattan. What should we start to eliminate from our closets in Louisville?

Anything that reveals too much skin, three-quarter sleeves and platform heels. I would also add that one should only wear a maxi dress to the grocery store or the pool. It’s become the new yoga pant in terms of lazy attire.

Well, we can’t speak of trims without first talking about the base fabrications. Double-face fabrics were used extensively, along with knits of every variety.

Lace continued to gain momentum, while soft leathers and lamb were used extensively. Flowing chiffon and light weight organza continue to be popular.

For trim on these, designers have shied away from the small sequin in favor of large, dangling and eyecatching pallets. Fur trim in pastel colors was shown on everything from outerwear to cocktail dresses.

Other collections used feathers instead of fur to the same affect. Embroidery and beading has become a force to be reckoned with and plays back to the peasant blouses and dresses that were shown.

In short, what are the must-have trends for Spring 2014?

Clearly, the overall looks shown were in classic lines for both day and night. Tunics gained momentum from day into evening, being shown with matching shorts that were cut above the knee. Skirt lengths continued to fall to the knee in most collections, and the overall look for even casual daytime was dressier than last Spring. Look for asymmetrical hem lines to take hold as Spring unfolds as well. Peplums continue to be big, and apron overlays were show for the first time in over two dozen years, giving collections a very feminine feel. Plunging necklines and bare tummies are definitely a thing of the past going into Spring, but bare shoulders were seen everywhere.

Horizontal or diagonal stripes are definitely on the way to the forefront of fashion replacing the chevron pattern, and I anticipate that the Fall collections will utilize more of these.

You mentioned that midriff-baring tops are out for Spring 2014, an item that was all over the streets of

I must say, I only attend a fraction of the shows that you do and I don’t know how you maintain the momentum. I watched you hop a cab to Chelsea for a presentation and return to Lincoln Center for a runway show within a half hour! What are your favorite parts of Fashion Week now that you are officially a veteran to the industry?

Well, I love being at Lincoln Center and I still get goose bumps every time the lights go down and the first model hits the runway. I love visiting the designers in their studios, going to the after parties, and dining at the newest trendy restaurants. But honestly, I have grown to appreciate the down times with my friends sitting on the rooftop Skybar at the Hudson Hotel going over the line sheets for each collection or just gazing at the Manhattan skyline. That seems to be where I renew my energy each day!

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or the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction committee, walking into the NICU at University Hospital on July 24, 2013, and seeing the premature infants nestled in their safety pods served as a reminder of why they work to make the Signature Chefs Auction a success.

Sitting down with Co-Chairs Jenni Elliott and Missy Hines at Sidebar (a participating restaurant in the Signature Chefs Auction), I got the scoop on why the Signature Chefs Auction is important, not only to them, but to healthy babies everywhere.

Why did you get involved with March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction?

Jenni: J.P. Davis, who has been involved with March of Dimes for years, approached me last year about chairing the event. I had preeclampsia with my nine-year-old daughter Riley who was born at 35 weeks premature, but because of excellent prenatal care she was able to avoid additional assistance.

Missy: I’ve always been a big supporter of the mission of March of Dimes, having spent many years myself working for public health programs focusing on women and children. I also knew it would be great fun collaborating with Jenni and getting to know the entire planning committee.

With it being the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes, how does that impact the organization and the event?

Missy: Since becoming Co-Chair, I’ve learned a lot about the history of the March of Dimes, which has certainly evolved over the last 75 years. Originally created by President Roosevelt, its mission was to battle and eradicate polio, which as we know, had stricken FDR himself. Ultimately, the organization funded research that led to the polio vaccine developed by Drs. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. Talk about a medical breakthrough that changed the world! But the organization didn’t stop there. The efforts of today’s March of

Dimes are focused on preventing birth defects, infant mortality and prematurity. Ultimately, the goal of the March of Dimes is healthy babies so I would say from that standpoint, the overarching mission has never really changed.

I see the 75th anniversary as a great opportunity to celebrate accomplishments and re-dedicate our efforts to healthy babies.

What are some aspects about the Signature Chefs Auction that make it unique from other tasting events?

Jenni: We have almost 30 restaurants participating this year, thanks to the incomparable Josh Moore who’s the head chef of Volare and an integral part of the planning committee.

Each restaurant creates a unique menu and depending on your appetite, you can sample as many as you like. In addition to great food, we have some really fantastic auction packages, some of which allow you to have very personal dining experiences with participating chefs.

Who is the honoree this year and what is their connection to the March of Dimes?

Jenni: David Dunn, MD, PhD is this year’s honoree. Dr. Dunn is the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Louisville and has a prestigious track record of health care leadership and research. Dr. Dunn has published more than 400 articles and book chapters on surgical infectious disease and transplantation and is renown nationwide and worldwide within his specialties. Dr. Dunn is a true representation of the March of Dimes mission having dedicated so much of his life to improving the health of others, leading groundbreaking medical research, and providing decades of outstanding leadership. I can’t think of a more appropriate honoree for our 75th anniversary!

With some people coming to the Signature Chefs Auction from work, this cocktail /business professional attire event offers an evening of amazing food, cocktails and auction items all in support of healthy babies!

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The billion dollar bourbon industry is peaking. The Portland transformation may have some traction. The Mayor’s office continues to gauge the city’s long range vision, including the Millenials’ perspective (via tweet and blog posts). The horses are running at the twin spires for fall meet and high fundraising and fashion show season is upon us.

Helloooooo Autumn. As a woman whose least favorite words are “You missed a great party,” I love nothing more than back-to-back fêtes. As one who also has occasion to be in the know for new and happening, I took the city’s pulse to see what really is on our horizon. A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. And all local - just how we like it.

If Councilwoman Attica Scott and a group of community leaders have it their way vacant lots will soon be the site of the first Pop-Up-School in the city. Vice Chair of the Vacant Properties Committee, Councilwoman Scott, Anthony Smith, Director of Safe Neighborhoods and Gwendolyn Kelly, et al will engineer mini pop-up parks, pop-up libraries and pop-up art stations where previously was only blight “to give as many people as possible a chance to learn,” said Eboni Neal Cochran, a teacher, mid September on the lawn of Metro Hall. Cochran, a member of the West Louisville Math and Science group and the Pop-UpSchool spokesperson at the most recent Pecha Kucha on education trends, said she sees the vacant lots as “catalysts to create community opportunity” and a way the city can join to build something together, even temporarily, out of nothing.

On the other end of the urban spectrum is a revitalization of sorts. Where once were only strip clubs on Chestnut between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Meta, a “high end” cocktail bar, will open in November in the space that was Show and Tell. Jeremy Johnson and his partner Hannah Kandle, both industry veterans, teamed up to bring us what Johnson called a focused and modern bar that’s open late where we “don’t have to drink PBR.” “People need to give people a reason to go downtown.” Citing the shops and soon-togo-in boutique hotel on Fourth Street, Johnson predicts the neighborhood “will really start to take off.”

Undaunted by what some may deem seedy, Johnson said any city worth its salt has a variety of shops and restaurants that coexist perfectly.

“The strip club (The Body shop at the end of Chestnut and Fourth) doesn’t bother me at all. You can go to the lower east side of NY find sex shops next to really high end wine bars. We have to not be so uppity about where we go.” Meta, which is taking over Show and Tell, will keep the neon sign because it’s such an institution.

“Our biggest goal” Johnson said, “was to not jump on the bandwagon, but to take a risk on a neighborhood that really needs some love.” He said they were skeptical when they first saw the building, “but the space has so many options and that part of downtown needs somebody to take a chance on it.” So they did.

Here’s to taking more chances, Louisville. Whether it be to show new neighborhoods and joints some love or to support events and groups you haven’t yet patronized, let’s create what’s next. Remember what we focus on expands. So let’s make it unbelievably good.

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Dr. Raja knew that this baby girl was only one of thousands of infants in India who are abandoned by abused or unwed mothers. The child inspired Dr. Raja to found the Christ Faith Home for Children, which now includes the Emmanuel Nursery and Primary school (which offers low or

“Because they deliver a double delight—one culinary and one philanthropic—Ghyslain’s cookies are truly irresistible.”

Christ Faith Home for Children in Chennai, India (CFHC).

In the past 2 years, Ghyslain Chocolatier has donated $5,000 to CFHC. Ghyslain owner, Susan Maurais, whose husband Ghyslain is the masterful chef, was introduced to CFHC by her mother Martha Mathias, who learned of the orphanage when its founder, Dr. Maida Raja, visited her church. Dr. Raja told of a fateful stormy night in 1986 when she gave shelter to a young woman who showed up at her door drenched and distraught with a baby in her arms. Knowing all too well the high incidence of domestic violence in India, Dr. Raja gave shelter to the young woman and her child, but to

free tuition for children who would otherwise have no access to education) a girl’s hostel, a boy’s hostel and the Short Stay Home for Women which provided temporary shelter for abused women and girls. Martha was so impressed by the visitor to her church that she travelled to India to visit the orphanage herself. The level of care and accountability was such that she became an advocate for CFHC and persuaded her daughter Susan and her son-in-law Ghyslain to take up the cause, thus, the Ghyslain cookie program was born.

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n October 3, 2013, Nfocus organized the Empowering Women Luncheon, sponsored by 5/3 Bank, to benefit the nonprofit organization Women 4 Women (W4W). We convened a panel of 5 women—Laura Douglas, Chair of Women 4 Women; Tori Murden McClure, President of Spalding University; Lynnie Meyer, System Vice President, Women’s and Children’s Community Partnerships & Chief Development Officer at Norton Healthcare; Angela Bisig, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge; and Dana Jackson, Executive Director of Network for Community Change—to address Women 4 Women’s Benchmark II: A Study of Louisville Women and Girls 2012. See this month’s feature article for a profile on our panel members.

The study, which is a follow up to the first Benchmark study in 2000, finds that a staggering number of women in Louisville are not only the head of household, but are also the primary breadwinner and the sole caregiver for their families.

According to the study, over 32% of all households, approximately 107,000 women in Metro Louisville, are serving as the head of their household and 49% of women having children are unmarried. Because women and children in single-mother families have a higher rate of poverty, working to improve the economic self-sufficiency of women and their families is one of W4W’s primary goals.

“Women4Women is an organization that is 20 years old,” said Chair Laura Douglas. “Our focus is lifting the lives of women and girls in Kentuckiana.” The W4W Fund for Women and Girls Endowment, held

at the Community Foundation of Louisville, provided the financial backing for the Benchmark studies. While the studies document what W4W Founder Elaine “Cissy” Musselman calls “deplorable” health and economic outcomes and make an irrefutable case for the need for intervention, Musselman said they have proved invaluable in helping W4W realize a “shared vision to make Louisville one of the best places for women and girls to reach their potential.”

One of the ways Women 4 Women has worked toward the goal of “lifting the lives of women and girls” is through the development and implementation of practical educational programs. One such program, Finance 4 Her, has been implemented with the help of 25 partner agencies, including Family Scholar House, Spalding University, Volunteers of America, The Center for Women and Families, and Meyzeek Community School, and has helped over 5,489 families improve their financial literacy. Another program, Fit 4 Me, has helped 1,100 middle-school-age girls from low-income families improve their health and their self-confidence.

You can support the W4W mission to improve the lives of women and girls in Louisville by participating in their Join4Voice. “We are asking women to give $1000,” said Douglas, “so that we can build up a pool of funds that can be used to make grants.

There’s really a call to arms for all of us.” The collective call to arms from the Empowering Women panel echoed Douglas’ rallying call, “When you lift a woman, you lift a family, and when you lift a family, you lift an entire community.” women4women.org

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Recently I was host of the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club’s “Purses and Pursenalities” luncheon at the Metropolitan Club. Interior design mega star Thom Filicia was master of ceremonies. My good friend Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia was an honoree.

Style-setting ladies who lunch bid on gorgeous purses donated by Hermès, Red Valentino, Michael Kors and a cadre of other top names in fashion.

One of New York’s prettiest affairs this year was the Horticulture Society of New York Flower Show Dinner Dance. Tablescapes were an exquisite display of live birds in cages, faux butterflies on wires, and towering flower arrangements.

The Museum of the City of New York’s dinner attracted a who’s who list of the fashion, finance and publishing worlds, showing that it is without a doubt one of the most important evenings on the city’s social calendars.

Décor for these galas is always over the top and the amount of money raised is staggering. Surprisingly, most of the events are held during the week.

Dinner is typically served at seven thirty or eight o’clock. If there’s dancing, it’s once around the floor and out the door, with guests leaving about ten o’clock. (So, don’t believe New York is the city that never sleeps!)

In Louisville, we anticipate parties months in advance and tend to make them blow-out affairs. We stay out until three in the morning and are exhausted for a week.

Another difference is that New Yorkers consider these occasions to be ideal opportunities for networking and furthering business agendas. So, there isn’t the raucous atmosphere that characterizes many Louisville fundraisers.

Louisville’s fundraising activities frequently focus on lavish events that cost a fortune to attend. The same, ever-shrinking group of patron saints attends. Ticket prices rule out a lot of younger people who would love to become involved in philanthropy but simply can’t afford it. Rather than trying to have very pricey 500-person black tie events, I believe we should organize lovely events for 100 people, incurring less overhead and creating an affinity group that will age to become more substantial donors.

Wonderful occasions don’t have to be held in hotels or other large venues. Perhaps we should host parties in private Louisville homes that many people don’t have the opportunity to visit. Private residences full of character, history and ambience would be unique settings for spectacular fundraisers and would kind of shake things up. That’s why Babs and I are hosting the Actors Theatre 50th Anniversary event at our home.

Kentucky stole my heart as a boy and I will forever be enamored by Louisville’s irresistible charm and infectious Southern hospitality. There’s no place I would rather call home. But I hope others will join me in importing some of the New York approach to fundraising to Louisville’s generous philanthropic community.

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Where: The Gillespie Tariff: $40 Info: nfocuslouisville.com What: St. James Court Art Show Preview Party For: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) When: Thur., Oct. 3, 6 p.m.

Where: The Henry Clay Tariff: $125 in advance, $150 at door Info: casariverregion.org What: Dial M for Marvelous For: American Lung Association When: Fri., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Where: The Olmsted Tariff: Table of 8, $1,200 Info: (812) 738-9753, aBreathofFreshAirMetro.org What: CQ Jam For: WaterStep When: Sat., Oct. 5, 4:00 p.m.

Where: Captains Quarters Tariff: $5 Info: (502) 568-6342, waterstep.org What: Pink Prom Louisville Presented by Dillard’s For: Susan G. Komen Louisville When: Fri., Oct. 11, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Where: Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center Tariff: $35 Individual, $60 Couple Info: thepinkprom.com What: Foxhollow Farm’s 6th Annual Fall Festival For: Maryhurst When: Sat., Oct. 12 Where: Foxhollow Farm Tariff: Free!

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What: Doctors’ Ball For: Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation When: Sat., Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.

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For: Olmsted Parks Conservancy Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown Tariff: $250, Ball tickets, $75, Bash Tickets Info: olmstedparks.org What: Spirit Ball When: Sat., Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m., Bash, 9:00 p.m.

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ouisville Hometown Hero Rudell Stitch (his banner hangs on the Fourth Street Live parking garage) helped lead a campaign to support the March of Dimes in February 1959. Stitch was the No. 2-ranked welterweight boxer in the world in 1960. He drowned in the Ohio River in an attempt to rescue a friend that same year. He also had a reputation of being an extremely caring and gentle person, and would always help his opponents up off from the boxing rink after he knocked them down!

On November 14, our unofficial hometown heroes, like Chef Josh Moore of Volare, will carry on the fighting tradition by participating in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Enjoying a gourmet meal prepared by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 top restaurants and bidding on over 150 auction items, guests will support the March of Dimesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission to prevent premature births, thus eliminating many birth defects and lowering the infant mortality rate. NFocus is proud, once again, to sponsor this event, which raised $241,000 for the March of Dimes in 2012!

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