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President’s Letter Dear Friends,

I Cristi Hooper Reiger

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

VISION The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. will empower volunteers to impact our community and enrich lives.

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t seems Punxsutawney Phil is correct about spring coming soon. We have enjoyed a very short and mild winter thus far in Oklahoma City and appear headed for more of the same. Regardless of the actual season, the next four months of our year are packed full of fabulous mission-rich events for each of us to take advantage.

PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM: Our Annual Membership Luncheon will be held on March 7, at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, and will honor two very deserving women. The 2013 honorees are Sustainer of the Year, Adelaide Kline Liedtke, and Mary Baker Rumsey Award recipient, Katherine Walbert Walker. I appreciate all the time and effort our Co-Chairs, Lee Camargo-Quinn (A) and Linda Garrett (S) have put in to making this year’s luncheon a lovely and successful gathering for our membership, and I look forward to honoring not only our two award winners, but our entire organization.

DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN: Please make sure you attend our evening only General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Vicki Clark, a training consultant, will be our guest speaker. Vicki is an authority on nonprofit capacity building, volunteer services and community initiatives. No matter what the topic, Vicki engages her audience and keeps them laughing. I have had the pleasure of attending Vicki’s trainings on a number of occasions. Her sessions at AJLI conferences are always FULL! So, take that as a clue that you will want to be at this insightful meeting.

IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY: If you could save a life, would you? Friday, April 12 we will hold our 6th Annual United We Stand Blood Drive for the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Together with Women of the South and the Edmond Women’s Club, we will save lives in our community by donating blood. This might be the most important charitable hour one can give. One pint of blood, from one person, can save as many as three lives. A couple of things to remember: 1., Tea hinders iron absorption in your blood. So, please DO NOT drink tea two days before giving blood, and DO eat iron-rich foods during that time; and 2., If you are taking antibiotics, running a fever, or are pregnant, you will want to wait for another time before giving blood. I hope you will join us. If you are unable to give blood, please consider helping us, as a volunteer, for a couple of hours, and/or by recruiting your friends, neighbors and co-workers to attend our drive.

IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY some more: Please get out your pen and mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11. This is the night of the not-to-be-missed community-wide JLOC Gala 85! We will be honoring our past, and celebrating the future of our organization, currently in its 85th year of service to our community. CoChairs Sara Crooks and Katie Moore, along with the entire Gala 85 Committee, have been hard at work to ensure a memorable night of fun, flashbacks, and philanthropy for the future.

Thank you for all you give to the JLOC and our Oklahoma City community - your time, your love, and your resources.

With admiration,

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To inform members and increase awareness of Junior League of Oklahoma City projects and events.

Editor Liza Cryder Assistant Editor & Business Manager Summer DeFehr Committee Members Ashleigh Ahrberg, Amy Bradt,

Annie Brown, Amna Choudry, Lindsey Edemann, Becky Grant, Kelsie Guthrie, Danielle Keogh, Adrienne Nobles, Laura Steen, Leah Sullivan DESIGN Walker Creative, Inc. 2012-2013 Board of Directors President Cristi Reiger President-Elect Kristen Brown Administrative VP Pam Gutel Bylaws Chair Sara Sweet Communications VP Adrienne Nobles Community VP Becky Howell Finance VP Mei Cheng Fundraising VP Ashley Jackson Membership VP Kristi Leonard Nominating Chair Christi Coyle Sustaining Advisor Helen Ford Wallace Community Advisory Board

Cherokee Ballard, Clay Christiensen, Bill Condon, Bryan Eckert, James Farris, Debbie Forshee, Vicki Clark Gourley, Ryan Johnson, Cathy Keating, Randy Lewis, Barbara Ley, Cathi Linch, Paula Love, Linda Mares, Brian Maughan, Claudia San Pedro,Paul Ryckbost, Sean Simpson, Marnie Taylor, Helen Ford Wallace, Mary Ann Williams Community Projects/Project Managers A Soldiers Story Cortney Smith Amachi: Big Brothers Big Sisters Jenifer Stehr Back to School Ginny Starr Boys & Girls Child Literacy Amanda Soderberg Cultural Literacy Stephanie Gannaway Family Fun in the Zone Jenn Tupps Family Reading Nights Julie McCann Health Literacy Laurel Hall JETS After School Reading Molly McBride JLOC Book Drive Ashleigh Muse Kids in the Kitchen Alexandra Haygood KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Lindsey Pever Life 101 Kristy Kapp OCCC Adult Literacy Jamie Maddy Positive Tomorrows Shelly Walker Prime Time Natalie Fix Reading Rainforest Kristin Willingham Uniquely Me Katie Freeman Variety Care Health & Nutrition Literacy Wendi Shipp Variety Pack Brandy Parson Whiz Kids Paula Wackenheim Wild Tuesday Story Time Safari Caroline Mildren YWCA Financial Literacy Amanda Foote

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JLOC is Ready to Celebrate 85 Years with Gala 85!

ON THE COVER: Gala 85 co-chairs Katie Moore and Sara Crooks, President Cristi Reiger (seated), and PresidentElect Kristen Brown at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, which will play host to Gala 85

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Let’s All Toast to JLOC’s 85th Anniversary!

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by Sara Crooks and Katie Moore

he Junior League of Oklahoma City has a fabulous reason to celebrate as we commemorate 85 amazing years of empowered volunteers, enriched lives and community impact. We hope you’re making plans to join us for GALA 85!

Don your fanciest frock and dancing shoes as we pour the bubbly on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.

GALA 85 will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with a Champagne Welcome, followed by a fabulous seated dinner at 7:30 p.m. The Encore Bash will begin with a bang at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the entire evening are $150 per person; standalone tickets to the Encore Bash are $50. Be on the lookout...invitations will arrive in your mailbox soon! Tickets go on sale the last week of March.

Because we know there are lots of questions surrounding GALA 85, we thought we would answer some of them here. Should we have missed your question, please let us know! We will get it added to the FAQ section on the GALA 85 section of JLOC.org.

What exactly is a Champagne Welcome? The Champagne Welcome

will be a fun way to kick off the evening - a relaxed atmosphere where you can sip a delicious drink while mingling with friends old and new!

What will the seated dinner entail?

In addition to wonderful food and the company of the guests of your choice at your table, you will find yourself re-energized about JLOC - who we are,

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what we are about, the many ways our members have impacted Oklahoma City as well as how JLOC has impacted YOU! After all, we are 85 years strong and have some incredible accomplishments to celebrate!

What is an Encore Bash? The

Encore Bash is where we will truly kick it up a notch and celebrate! Complete with beverages, bites and boogying to the tunes of the popular local band Souled Out, this is one encore you don’t want to miss! If dancing all night isn’t your forte, no worries! You’ll want to be sure and visit Harry’s Bar, which will be transformed into a swanky lounge, and also enjoy a cocktail on the back patio...because we know Mother Nature will cooperate in honor of JLOC!

Is GALA 85 designed for one status of Junior League member over another? GALA 85 is for all ages

of our members - from the incoming Provisionals that have yet to begin their Junior League journey to our Sustainer Emeriti that are the backbone of our organization’s rich history. A meaningful and memorable evening is in store for all!

Is GALA 85 exclusive to League members? Absolutely not! We hope

you will invite your circle of influence!

We would love to have your friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. This is a great opportunity to share the Junior League with others...we can’t wait to see the reactions of our guests when

they realize how much they have been impacted by JLOC’s efforts over the years!

Will my husband/date be bored?

Nope! We have designed this event in such a way that ensures it will be a fun night for ALL! (Trust us...our husbands are tough sells and we know they’re going to have a great time!) GALA 85 will not be your typical fundraising dinner, instead it will be an engaging evening of reminiscing, celebration and anticipation of all that lies ahead...not to mention plenty of fun surprises! We know you and your guests will have a ball and leave wondering when the next Junior League Gala will be!

Clearly, one of the tasks at hand for Gala 85 is raising funds. What should we expect? As you know, we

voted at the September general meeting to gift $85,000, in honor of our 85th anniversary, to two very important causes in our community: the YWCA’s Economic Empowerment Program and Hand-in-Hand Learning Center, and the Myriad Botanical Garden’s “Bringing Books to Life” project.

GALA 85 is partnering with Financial Development to help the League fund this gift and continue the legacy of

U p co m ing Sp ring T r a i n i n g s & So c i a l s • The Art of Running an Effective Meeting and Taking Great Minutes.

Join us in April as Betsy Mantor and Whitney Tero team up together to explain everything you need to know when it comes to running a meeting and taking minutes. Their experience in various roles within the league will prove invaluable! Date TBD • The “Rules” of Success. Join us this spring for an informative workshop on parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order. We promise to make this fun and interactive – you won’t

giving back to our community.

There are a variety of ways that you can contribute to GALA 85’s fundraising efforts: 1) Purchase tickets to the event. A portion of each ticket sale will go back to our efforts.

2) Purchase (or sell!) raffle tickets.

Following the February General Meeting we will be selling raffle tickets that will culminate the GALA 85 dinner with the winner being drawn.

The winner will get his/her choice of a coastal (Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay) or a mountain (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise) trip-of-a-lifetime! Be sure to visit JLOC.org to learn more! Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. And the best part (well, besides winning the trip!), for every 20 tickets you sell, your name gets entered in a drawing for two GALA 85 tickets!! This is a great promotional tool to raise awareness in our community about the League’s 85th anniversary and GALA 85!

3) Participate in the various opportunities at GALA 85. We’ve got plans for some fun moneymakers at the event that range from the unforgettable game of “heads and tails” to a live auction of incredible experiences. Mixed in with that you will find some fun surprises wrapped up with a lovely bow! Watch your Monday Emails and the Gala 85 page on jloc.org for exciting news about the live auction packages, glimpses of goodies that will be a part of the evening at a lower price point, and much more!

For more information, contact us at katiegmoore@gmail.com or sara.crooks@ cox.net.

want to miss this workshop! Date TBD

• Mastering the Fire – Girl Dominates Grill. Cooking on the grill shouldn’t

be considered a “man’s” game; don’t let the propane tank scare you or the charcoal drive you away! Take charge of the flame and become master of the grill. Join us for a fun and informative evening with an expert grill master as they show us the tricks and secrets to outdoor cooking success. Date TBD

• I Work, You Work- Let’s Network!

Join us after work as Shelly Soliz and her guest speaker lead the inaugural

meeting of the JLOC Network of Business Professionals. Because so many of our members run their own business, consult or rep for various companies, we felt it was time to get everyone on the same page when it comes to growing their respective businesses and making contacts. This group will come together and learn how to effectively network with peers in the league and community. After the initial meeting, dates and times for a regular after work get together will be planned. Date TBD

Celebrating President Electelect, KristI Leonard!

JLOC President Cristi Reiger hosted a celebration for newly-minted President Elect-elect Kristi Leonard in late January. Several past JLOC Presidents attended the celebration along with members of the current Board of Directors, the current Nominating Committee and the incoming 201314 Board of Directors. Though it was chilly outside, the mood was warm inside thanks to delicious appetizers and beverages and, of course, the signature JLOC cheer. Leonard will lead the 2014-15 Board of Directors.

She has served the League on the Board of Directors for the past three years as Administrative VP, Fundraising VP and her current position as Membership VP.

Incoming Communications VP Jenifer Stehr and Nicole Dobbins Blad, incoming Finance Chair

Past, Present and Future JLOC Presidents: LeeAnn Nordin, Betsy Mantor, Ann Cameron, Jill Greene, Whitney Tero, Cristi Reiger, Kristen Brown, Kristi Leonard

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Leadership Training 6:30-8:30 p.m., April 16

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ll appointed leaders are required to attend this year’s Leadership Training event.

This will be a night you do not want to miss! This event will held on April 16 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Watch for more information on your Monday emails (including location) with links to RSVP. The League has made an investment in you as a leader by hosting this training event.

This year we are fortunate to have Paulette Turner leading a dynamic conversation about personal communication styles and strategies for collaborating with others. This will be a fun night that will provide all leaders skills to take with them as they embark on a new leadership path.

Standing Tall...Reaching Back” is the way Paulette Turner chooses to live, serving as a mentor/champion to benefit others. Born in Miami, Fla, Ms. Turner spent her formative years in Huntsville, Ala. She earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from Rockford College in Rockford, Ill. and an MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Paulette Turner is founder and presi-

dent of Integrated Leadership Concepts, Inc., which coaches and develops leaders to achieve maximum success by customizing personal plans and providing tools that help them thrive in a changing world. A retiree from IBM Corporation where she held positions in sales, marketing, sales training, sales executive management, and human resources, Paulette’s latest position with IBM was as Director, Sales Transformation and Learning for IBM Americas where she led sales training and leadership development for all sellers, sales managers and sales executives in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

During this assignment, Paulette gained international experience and traveled extensively, training the global learning team in the successful programs initiated by the Americas’ learning team.

An accomplished speaker and facilitator of leadership change initiatives; Paulette has been a featured speaker and workshop facilitator for numerous organizations. Ms. Turner is active in her community, serving through her involvement in various organizations, including as board member on the Texas Christian University - M.J.

Transfer Committee Kicks off 2013 with Healthy Habits The Transfer Committee kicked off the New Year on Jan. 16 with a healthy habits seminar at Whole Foods Market. 15 JLOC Provisionals, Actives, and Sustainers attended the meeting to start 2013 with some healthy shopping and cooking tips from the experts. In addition to a tour of the different departments within the market, Whole Foods employees tested out two different healthy recipes for us, and as they cooked they educated us on the health benefits of the various ingredients. Everyone agreed the Edamame Guacamole

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and the Chocolate Strawberry Desert were wonderful! The Transfer Committee also had a great time at the December meeting on Dec. 19, which included a wine tasting/pairing at Rococo Restaurant in Oklahoma City.

We are looking forward to our next few meetings and encourage anyone who wishes to join us for fun and friendship to contact either Stephanie Husen Donnelly or Matilda Clements. Details on our upcoming meetings can be found at www.JLOC.org and in the Junior League Monday e-mails.

Neeley School of Business International Board of Visitors, advisory committee member for the Fort Worth ISD Business Advisory Committee, Secretary of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Board of Directors, and Vice President, Programs, for the Fort Worth Chapter of Links, Incorporated, a women’s service organization.

The recipient of numerous business and community awards throughout her career, most recently Paulette was featured in Women in Motion: Insights and Lessons From Accomplished Businesswomen by Bette Price.

An executive coach, Paulette is certified in the Center for Creative Leadership methodology for skill assessment, in the Birkman Method®, and in the Sherpa Executive Coaching methodology through the M.J. Neeley School of Business, Texas Christian University. She received certification from the Leader to Leader Institute to facilitate Peter Drucker’s “Five Most Important Questions”, focused on helping leaders in the social sector achieve breakthrough results. Paulette also serves as a Chapter Chair for the Fort Worth Chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization.

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Save the Date And support a fellow jloc member at the Giving with style symposium

Danielle Keogh, a 2012 provisional, is a featured panelist at the OU Women’s Philanthropy Network Giving with Style: Making a Statement Through Philanthropy Symposium. On the “Women in Suits with Community Roots” panel, Danielle will discuss how her business helps local nonprofit organizations through corporate social responsibility efforts, including the JLOC event we had Liberté last year.

When: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 Where: The University of Oklahoma Memorial Union, Molly Shi Boren Ballroom Why: Support a fellow JLOC provisional and learn how Oklahoma women combine business and philanthropy in style by attending the Giving with Style Symposium. Danielle is joined by keynote speaker, Victoria’s Secret CEO and Ardmore native Sharen Jester Turney, as well as other Oklahoma business women to share how philanthropy looks good on you and the OKC community.

Cost: Tickets are $25 and include a fashion show and lunch. Visit www.ou.edu/women by April 4 to register.

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Mistletoe Market Huge Success in 2012!

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nce again, the Junior League of Oklahoma City presented an outstanding Mistletoe Market in 2012. Each and every one of our members made the Market a memorable experience for our shoppers, our vendors and each other! Thank you for your dedication to making this event such a success.

Your time, your talent and your resources help the League put on such a fabulous Market. Our Preview Party was a total blast with the tunes of C Plus/Born in November getting the Market kicked off right! The Special Events throughout the weekend brought in many shoppers to get great holiday make up looks and have a chance to meet Rumble the Bison.

Our vendors provided a wide array of merchandise for shoppers to stock up on for their holiday treasures and the entire Cox Convention Center looked lovely thanks to our great Decorations team and our friends at The Fleuriste! It certainly was a total team effort and our membership went above and beyond to help 2012 be a year to remember. Due to all of your hard work, the Market raised $170,362 to help our great community projects in the coming year. As I have said many times since this journey began, you and your hospitality have made this Market what it is. It has been an honor to serve the League in this capacity and to serve alongside the incredible women of the 2012 Market Board. I can’t wait

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he JLOC Communications VP and the Public Relations Chair maintain the League’s social media platforms .

Adrienne Nobles and Elizabeth Semtner, respectively, hold these placements.

Adrienne and Elizabeth work with social media in their day jobs at the University of Central Oklahoma and News9/Griffin Communications.

How often do you post? It depends on what’s going on. One of the challenges we are still working on is better engagement on social media for JLOC. Ideas are welcome!

What type of content do you post? We post content that relates to events for JLOC, any of our partner agencies, or our focus area, literacy. We’ll also post news articles and videos about the JLOC. What do you hope to accomplish with the pages? We hope to engage our

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members and partners in new ways.

Is the content that’s posted just pertinent to members? Anyone can “like” our page. Admittedly, we do post about events - like general meetings - that are open to members only, but there is content that our partners and others may be interested in. Also, for those who are big fans of Mistletoe Market, there is a separate Facebook page just for information about this fundraising event! We will consider developing another page for the new fundraiser when it is ready. These are the only official/approved JLOC accounts.

What has been your most popular post?

This year, our posts about the VIP Shopping Night at The Outlet Shoppes of OKC and The Oklahoman article about The Remarkable Shop closing have had the most engagement on Facebook.

Do you think JLOC will ever expand into other social media sites like Pinterest or Instagram? We will expand if it

makes sense and there are resources to maintain those platforms. Mistletoe Market does use Pinterest which is great for them. Instagram is an image-driven platform, so we have to consider who is managing those images before we start engagement there.

What can JLOC members do to spread the word about the JLOC social media accounts? Repost, retweet, check-in at events and tag us in posts. We would love this kind of engagement!

What types of organizations does JLOC follow? Other Leagues and our partner agencies and, of course, our members.

Remember that you are a living billboard for the JLOC, so when you talk about the League on social media, or anywhere else, keep it fun and positive. Sharing posts and retweets are encouraged!

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What JLOC Means to Me I was born and raised in OKC. I graduated from OSU in 2005 and moved back home to work the job of my dreams. Several ladies I worked with told me about Junior League.

They thought I would love it and should join.

The position I had was ending though and I wasn’t sure where I would be six months later, so I held off. Fast forward 3 years…I had gotten married, bought a house and started a new job. The words Junior League kept popping up from friends and co-workers so I finally considered joining. While OKC is my hometown, I was feeling lonely and lost without my college friends constantly by my side. I went to the loud and crazy Welcome Celebration in the spring of 2009 and was instantly hooked—I loved the energy and loved the people I was meeting! I took a leap of faith by joining without a buddy and am so happy I made that decision. It gave me the freedom to meet new people and branch out a little.

I was so excited to meet new friends and find out what this mysterious Junior League was all about that I think I scared some of my new provisional friends! Luckily not every-

one thought I was a total weirdo and gradually I connected with more and more women who were, and continue to be, loving, warm, fun and strong. We started going to happy hours after our Remarkable Shop shifts, before the General Meetings and planned the most fun annual Christmas party that held strong for three years. I was in love with these girls—they liked having just as much fun as me and wanted to be involved! The next year, I was placed in the Boys & Girls Club after-school reading program. There was still more social time but it was now more about the people we were serving. Teaching the kids on Thursday afternoons wasn’t always a joy, it seemed like snacks were more important than reading, but I hoped that we were making a difference. On the last day of our semester I finally got to see that it did mean something. A parent told me that her little boy didn’t read very well and really hated to read but when we showed up and helped him understand the words and made it fun, he really enjoyed it and started reading more than playing! What a blessing to hear that and realize that you really were

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making a difference in someone’s life.

I’ve been placed in some pretty cool inleague placements that show me how much we’re helping OKC and also have helped me grow up as my after-college self. Being a part of the Mistletoe Market board will forever be one of my favorite in-league placements.

The bonding with the other board members during Market week is an experience unlike anything else and at the end of the day—you get to focus on the money we’re raising for the community. In addition to the friendships I’ve formed, all of my placements in the league have taught me how to be a better leader. I feel like I can run meetings as the chair but also have learned how to participate actively and respectfully when I’m a member of the committee. To me, that means just as much as hearing the Boys and Girls Club parent tell me we’ve made a difference in her son’s life. Junior League has made a difference in my life too—I am definitely a better volunteer, leader and person because I’m a member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City.

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Profile JLOC Annual Member Luncheon Planting the Seed and Lighting the Way The Annual Membership Luncheon, held on Thursday, March 7, honors two JLOC members for their commitment to the League with the Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sustainer of the Year Award. These women are selected for their volunteer service to the community, and for applying their Junior League training, skills and leadership to that service. They exhibit qualities, skills and leadership that have made a difference in a community project they’re involved in organizing, developing and executing in the metro area within the past three years.

The Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Katherine Walbert Walker. Katherine said it was an unbelievable surprise to be selected for this honor. “Peg Malloy and Ann Marshall, my nominators, are longtime friends for whom I have the deepest respect,” said Katherine. “To be among a list of 21 exceptional women who have previously received the

Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Commitment Award, women who have shared their lives in creating, building, and serving in the community, is a very humbling experience.”

Katherine is currently on the board of Planet Nichols Hills, the Oklahoma Sustainability Network, the Literary Voices Committee for the Metropolitan Library, Altar Guild and does missions work for Nichols Hills United Methodist Church.

The Sustainer of the Year Award recipient was Adelaide Kline Liedtke. When asked about her reaction to being selected for this award, Adelaide said, “ I was so surprised and for the record, thought the Junior League ladies were there to tell Sody Clements that SHE was being honored! I am so humbled especially when I consider how much so many other League Sustainers contribute to Oklahoma City.” Adelaide has served as JLOC

Mary Baker Rumsey award winner, Kathy Walker Sustainer of the Year, Adelaide Liedtke

president, community VP and sustaining advisor for a number of years. She dedicates her time to CASA of Oklahoma County, Kappa Alpha Theta OKC Alumnae, Central Oklahoma Humane Society and Philomathea Study Club.

Thank you Katherine and Adelaide for your commitment to JLOC and Oklahoma City.

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Adrienne Nobles board member Your current JLOC placement is Communications VP...what is the most valuable thing you have learned this year by being on the Board?

I’ve gotten a whole different perspective on the League - how important it is to trust each other and to always remember this is truly a volunteer endeavor, and therefore should be fun and rewarding. I always knew this, but being on the board gives you a unique perspective. I will carry this with me as I continue in the League.

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Since your Provisional year, what has been your favorite JLOC placement?

I loved, loved, loved my first active year in the community with KIPP! I also loved, loved, loved being on the Nominating Committee chaired by our fabulous President-elect Kristen Brown! In both our work was rewarding and I made bonds with my fellow members that endure today!

Seven! That’s a heck of a dinner party! Ok - I’ll start superficially and say my big celebrity crush, Seth Meyers, cute, funny and intelligent! The next two are favorites from my youth/college years: Peter Jennings, my alltime favorite journalist, and Dolly Parton, who I adored as a child and admire now for her talent and gumption - also, how much fun would she be?!? Then, I would invite both of my natural grandfathers, Jack and Ed, both of whom died before I was born and it’d be great to get to know them. And finally, my best two League buds Leslie Buford and Jessica Ockershauser, because somebody has to help me tell the story when we get back!

What is your favorite book and why?

I’ve read a lot of great books, but my mind immediately jumped to one from high school, “Christy” by Catherine Marshall.

I re-read that book a ton of times through high school and college.

I enjoyed the adventure and romance, but really was inspired by the “coming-of-age” aspect, and the title character using her faith as her touchstone as she finds her way. I should probably re-read it again as an adult and see what I get from it at this time in my life.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years (personally and/or in the League?)

Personally, I see myself advancing in my current position as the Assistant Vice President for University Relations at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Higher education is evolving in so many exciting ways and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.

I’ve also considered getting a master’s degree, so maybe that.

Going through the process of earn my accreditation in Public Relations made me realize how much the process of challenging ourselves through learning invigorates every part of you. And then, after that awesome dinner party, maybe Seth Meyers and I are dating? In the League, I’m open to possibilities, as long as I’m having fun and we’re making a impact in the community.

What is a typical day like for you outside of the League?

Wake up, herd the cats (actual cats, not a metaphor for children...unless you mean furry children), go to work, dominate whatever the day brings (which in my job can change on a dime - and I love it), workout, hit up a meeting for a volunteer endeavor or a happy hour with the girls, go home, cuddle cats.

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to be happy and fulfilled by what I am doing... and that what I am doing makes a difference.

BLOCK Sue Ann Hyde sustainer Thinking back on your time with the Junior League, what was your favorite placement?

In all honesty, I loved being President of this league, although being Community VicePresident would be a very close second.

Do you think the Junior League should work harder to keep the Sustainers more involved?

And if so, what would be some of your suggestions moving forward?

Sustainer involvement can be a tricky deal. Sustainers like to

be asked to serve the league, but they do have incredible experience and talents developed, both in and out of the league, which should be considered and respected when asked to be involved. Moving forward, it occurs to me that personally, I would be thrilled to act as a sustaining mentor to those seeking community involvement after their active years. I was incredibly blessed to have great support from strong community involved sustainers when I reached sustaining status. As generous role models,

they have enriched and changed my life. I am so grateful to them, I’d like to pay it forward.

What is your favorite book and why?

Of course my favorite book usually is what I am reading at the moment, but since I have a true love affair with the southwest, I do continually return to anything written by our city’s own, Tony Hillerman.

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?

Our dining table seats eight, so here goes; Nelson Mandela, Mary Cassatt, Abigail Adams, Theodore Roosevelt, Cleopatra, Charles Dickens, and Rufus Fears.

Favorite Easter memory?

My favorite Easter memory is being with my 10 cousins at my grandparents’ home in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. The Easter service, where my grandmother played the organ, meant joyous songs (I loved to sing!), then a great festive meal, and then “kick the can” until twilight.

Naturally, our parents did make us change out of those lovely Easter outfits before we went outside.

Do you enjoy gardening? What are a few of your favorite flowers and/or plants to grow in Oklahoma?

I am not a gardener, but I am lucky enough to be married to a fella who loves it! I do adore any plant with white flowers, but then again, my maiden name was White, so it makes sense.

Any fun vacations on the horizon?

We will be floating the entire length of the Grand Canyon in May.

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Lora Smith provisional excited at the opportunity to meet new women and an avenue to volunteer in the community

Where did you grow up?

I spent my younger years in Clarksville, Arkansas. It is a small rural town and my parents still live there. We enjoy to visit when we need a break from city life!

Where did you go to college and what was your major?

What motivated you to join the Junior League?

I had lived in OKC for three years prior to joining JL. I am here with my husband while he attends medical school at OU. I met some wonderful friends who were already members (Caroline Turan and Kandice Jeske) who encouraged me to join. I was

I went to the University of Arkansas for my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. From there I attended Washington University in St. Louis and received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Favorite part about living in Oklahoma City?

I have had so much fun watching this city grow in the short time we have lived here! I love checking out new restaurants with my husband and friends. I also love a street festival of any kind!

What do you do for a living?

I work for OU Physicians as a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. I could write a book about my job, but in short I work with women who have pelvic floor dysfunction leading to pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, and pelvic pain. It is such a rewarding job and I feel so blessed to be part of their recovery process!

What is the most memorable thing you have ever done?

I would be lying if I didn’t say ‘hold my son for the first time.’ It is something you can’t even put into words. I have taken some fun trips and done some cool things, but that wins hands down :)

Any exciting trips on the horizon?

My husband is graduating from medical school this May and we are hoping to have some sand in our toes not long after!

Blair Bradley active What has been your favorite JLOC placement?

My favorite community placement was the Pauline Mayer Shelter Birthday parties.

We had such a fun group of volunteers and it was wonderful to see all the kids faces light up when we arrived. My favorite in-league placement was being a PAT. I loved my green group and I’ve loved seeing those girls grow and strive in the league to become the women they are today. I’m hoping as PAT Chair, I’ll be able to mold and guide the incoming ladies to do the same with the help of my PAT team.

What is your favorite Easter tradition?

My favorite Easter tradition is probably indulging in a huge

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meal at my mother’s house followed by a chocolate coma from my Easter basket.

What are your expectations for 2013 provisional class?

I have high expectations of our incoming provisional class.

I expect them to complete their trainings, meetings, committees, etc. I would rather have quality over quantity. It’s not about high numbers to me but about creating life-time members. I want to create relationships between our provisionals and the league. It’s so important that they become immediately engaged so they’ll stay committed and become outstanding members of the league for a long time.

Are you taking any spring vacations?

I’m headed to Austin, TX in March to celebrate with one of my best friends, a fellow leaguer, on her wedding day. I’m really looking forward to it!

What is your favorite thing about spring?

I love spring weather-minus tornados. I look forward to the time of year where I don’t need a coat and I’m not sweating bullets. It’s usually only a short period of time that the weather cooperate with my liking but I’ll enjoy every second of it!

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?

Just for fun--Beyoncé hands down after her Super Bowl

performance. I’d rather not have dinner but a dance lesson/work out session. I need to work on my moves!

What is your favorite book?

I’m a hopeless romantic so I love a good Nicholas Sparks book even though I’ve usually gone through a full box of Kleenex by the time I finish.

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Thank you for 85 Years of Giving!

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omen of the Junior League do so much work changing the lives of the people who receive our volunteer services; it is easy to forget that we are often changing the lives of our donors as well. Those working on the annual campaign have witnessed a transformation in fundraising this year as our members and donors have stopped to ask themselves, “What gift can I make to this 85th anniversary year campaign?”

Possibly for the first time, our donors recognize the reach of their donations will extend further this year and this year’s $85,000 gift to the community doesn’t just provide programs and services but changes lives in a meaningful way.

Imagine the face of 7 year-old Aaron, an Oklahoma City public school 2nd grader on a field trip to the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Here Aaron stops in the Children’s Garden to admire a beautiful caterpillar art piece set among plants that attract butterflies which

gently guide him to the Water Stage, where he will find storytellers portraying the famous book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” The smile on his face grows with each step as he enjoys the beautiful heart of the city. From there, he’ll walk along the Gardens artistic footpaths to enter the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory where he will be greeted by Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus. With wonder in his eyes, Ms. Frizzle acts out parts of The Magic School Bus in the Rain Forest. Because of our $34,000 grant, Aaron will carry this experience in imagination and literacy and the inspiration it gave him throughout his life.

Now for the face we can only imagine, but will never see and a name we can only guess: A battered woman finding refuge and solace at the YWCA of Oklahoma. She comes to the shelter at the YWCA to escape violence and has found a place to heal and begin to search for skills she will need to support herself and her children beyond those immediate shelter needs. In the safety of the

shelter, she finds a Business Technology Center that is furnished with new computers and software to help her develop her resume, participate in on-line courses, coordinate banking and take the first steps of breaking the cycle of violence and finding the strength to lead an independent life. A $51,000 grant from the JLOC will help provide a brighter future free from abuse for this woman and many more just like her.

This 85th anniversary year annual campaign is more than just a donation.

This is a time for us to raise the sights of our philanthropic giving. It is a time to show that each member of our organization wears two hats; we are volunteers in the community and we are philanthropists making a difference through our generosity. It is the confidence in our organization’s spirit of philanthropy that we expect this hallmark year to reach 100% participation in our annual campaign from our active and provisional members. To make your donation, go to www.jloc.org.

Whiz Kids This year, the Junior League of Oklahoma City has placed 9 members to volunteer with Whiz Kids Oklahoma City, a project of City Care. The mission of Whiz Kids is to “improve the well-being of inner city youth through academic tutoring and positive mentoring relationships as well as communicating spiritual and moral values.”

Whiz Kids pairs children in need with a caring adult who serves as a tutor and mentor; currently the Whiz Kids program operates in over 27 churches throughout the metro area.

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JLOC members are serving at Olivet Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church; JLOC members assist with enrichment activities for the students and their tutors. Additionally, members at both sites have been working diligently to provide much needed make-overs to the Whiz Kids storage space and library at each venue.

Members are working on developing a library check-out system and a system for students and tutors to easily keep track of their tutoring materials.

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he YWCA Financial Literacy project provides financial education to women residing in the shelter and transitional housing. These women have escaped domestic abuse situations and often come to the YWCA with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Money and finances are a common method of control the abusers use to prevent the women from leaving.

Because these women struggle financially once they leave the shelter, many return to their abusers due to lack of resources. This project’s ultimate goal – break the cycle.

Meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from September through March, JLOC volunteers host a dinner for participants and a short lesson on a wide range of topics, such as budgeting, money saving strategies, credit, gambling, home buying, loans,

taxes, and retirement planning. Guest speakers are sometimes brought in to provide expert advice on particular topics.

New this year, a children’s component has been added to the weekly session.

JLOC conducts a short financial lesson and a craft project with the children while their mothers attend the financial literacy sessions. The goal of this part of the project is to not only provide the adults with the time necessary to focus on developing their financial literacy skills, but an opportunity to start educating the children on how to manage money.

In both the adult and child sections of the project, the JLOC distributes books about various financial education topics to provide the attendees an added resource for future study and development.

On Saturday, April 20, JLOC in

conjunction with the YWCA will host the annual Money Mania event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McFarland Branch of the YWCA. As the official kickoff to JumpStart Your Money Week, local businesses and organizations will provide break-out sessions, resources, and financial education aimed at promoting financial literacy. The free event is open to the community and provides food and drinks, door prizes, games, and arts and crafts for all attendees. Over the last few years, Money Mania has attracted more than 250 attendees each year and continues to grow.

The YWCA Financial Literacy project is a unique opportunity for JLOC volunteers to provide the tools necessary to women and children who have escaped terrible situations, but are trying to change their lives for the better.

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inding a photo of her great grandmother – who left Ireland in 1853 at the age of 8 – Harolyn Enis was inspired to take a journey through years of research, writing, first-hand accounts, and more, all of which culminated in the publication of her novel, When Ireland Fell Silent. Striving to entertain and educate her audience, Harolyn Enis takes the reader back to 1845, County Mayo in a gripping, suspenseful story that is true to the documented record and reveals the

startling causes of the “Great Hunger,” as the Irish called it.

A family named Reilly struggle to survive famine and eviction as the government takes the food from their home at gunpoint and forces them to the brink.

Filled with faith, sorrow, and surprises throughout, Enis’ novel takes you on a trip through history and makes you fall in love with the Reilly family as they fight for their lives.

Award-winning novelist, Carolyn Hart, said of When Ireland Fell Silent: “May the sun shine on this book that plumbs

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To experience Harolyn Enis’ journey through her Irish past, pick up When Ireland Fell Silent at your local bookstore and take a step back in time.

M EM BER SH IP Reinstatement Sarah Butler as Sustainer

Completed Transfer In Barbara Fiaccone (S) – Waco, TX

Resignations Natalie Espinoza Tiffany Sill Amy King Lauren Fletcher

LOA Heather Henshall Emily Thompson

Transfer Out Jennifer Kubes (P) – Dallas, TX

NRA Ginger Welch (A) – Stillwater, OK Pending Transfer In Leslie Tommerup (A) – Midland, TX

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Congratulations Lindsay Riddel (A) – birth of daughter Chandler Walters (A) – birth of son Care and Concern/Condolences Rejeana Algood (A) – ACL surgery Mary Delafield (A) – loss of sister Carolyn Hansing (S) – loss of brother Jana Reynolds (S) – loss of brother Annie Brown (A) – loss of uncle Kristi Leonard (A) – loss of uncle

Bookshelf Q U E S T IO N S

1. What book are you currently reading?

2. What book that you have read in the past 1-2 years would you highly recommend to your fellow JLOC members?

3. What is your favorite children’s book?

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1. “In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson. Most interesting and fastest nonfiction read ever.

2. “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by David Sedaris. You will laugh out loud.

3. “The Napping House”

1. I am currently reading “Eat to Live” by Joel Fuhrman, MD (I love reading health books).

2. I would recommend members read “Divergent”

by Veronica Roth (If members liked “The Hunger Games,” then they will love this.)

3. “The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner is my favorite children’s book. I can’t count how many times I read it growing up.

1. I just finished “Blackwood Farm” by Anne Rice and am now starting James Michener’s “Caribbean.”

A historical saga written in 1989, it tells the history of the Caribbean countries from 1310 until modern times.

2. I don’t have a specific book to recommend—my biggest recommendation would be to read one book that your mother recommended for you when you were younger that you refused to read then.

You’ll be glad you did.

3. “I’ll Love You Forever”

Congrats to our 2013-2014

PAT Advisors!

Jenna Hudson Mary Fitch Cathie Clark Sabrina Buccolo Kelly Ferguson Jill Farrand Leslie Buford Mariam Clark Kathy Swift Celebrating 85 Years of Service |

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Send photos of your family pets to Liza Cryder at Liza.cryder@gmail.com

Danielle Keogh’s model pooches

Jennifer Hardt snuggling her Bichon, Chloe

Meet Kaut, Dinky Hammam’s Pirate Kitty!

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Leslie Buford’s rescue Cocker Spaniel, Carlie Macie Craven-Tim’s newest addition, Demi Diane Barton-Lewis’ nephew, Jake, with her Shepherd/Lab mix, Vilda

Mary Delafield and her furry cat, Baheera

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Et Cetera Excitement and New Beginnings on the Horizon for the 2013-14 Provisional Year By Blair Bradley As I look ahead into the upcoming year, I am overwhelmed with excitement at the new changes taking place with the provisional experience. I see a wonderful opportunity to grow with the changes and mold future leaders of the league. I want to create the best provisional experience possible and with the amazing women chosen to help me on this journey, I have no doubt that this year’s provisional class is one of the luckiest. With any change comes expectation and I have high expectations that we can all GROW together. Here’s what I mean: G—Grow & Gain. I want this experience for everyone involved to be something that you look back on and realize all the things you’ve grown and gained at the end of the year. Whether it’s a new skill, new knowledge about a part of the league, or simply new friendships. As I’m starting my third year with this placement, I have grown so much as a volunteer and I have gained

friendships that will last a lifetime.

R—Resource. As an Active or Sustaining member, you are a provisionals #1 resource of information. Information needs to be delivered in a positive and productive way.

We can all work together and use each other as resources as well. We have a wealth of knowledge between all of our different backgrounds and experiences in the league.

O—Overcome. As obstacles come about, which they will—let’s overcome them together. There is no obstacle too big that we cannot overcome. Life happens and we all know that. With good communication and effort, we can get through anything that presents itself.

W—Welcome and Connect. Find your inner cheerleader and join the welcome committee! Smiles, rainbows, and sparkling personalities welcome! We are the first line of contact for all the provisionals. Let’s welcome them with open arms and help them connect with the league.

Here are the dates we have set for the year.

Mark your calendars!

APR 4, 6:00pm—Welcome Celebration APR 18, 6:00pm—Provisional Orientation APR 27, 9:00am-12:00pm—One on One Interviews JUNE 1, 9:00am-3:00pm—JLOC Bus Tour JUNE 22, 9:00am—Provisional Course #1 AUG 21—Parliamentary Procedure Training SEPT 4 OR 18—Provisional Course #2 SEPT 25—Technology Training OCT 2 OR 16—Provisional Course #3 NOV 6 or 27—Provisional Course #4 DEC 5—Provisional Christmas Party JAN 8, 2014—Finance Training FEB 5—Minutes & Meeting Facilitation Training MAR 5 OR 26—Provisional Course #5 APR 2 OR 16—Provisional Course #6 APR 9—Public Speaking Training ***Please note: All provisional courses and trainings starting in August will be on Wednesday evenings.

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

VISION The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. will empower volunteers to impact our community and enrich lives.

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