JLBR - The Bridge - March 2009

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Volume 19, Number 5
March/April 2009
Women Building
Better Communities
The League Hits the Links llFive Unique Florida Getaways
The Path You Choose ll New Member Fabulousness
What a Difference One Person Can Make
Junior League of Boca Raton
“Women Building Better Communities”
2008-2009 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT ............................KRISTEN ROSS
PRESIDENT-ELECT ....................LINDA GUNN
VP COMMUNICATIONS...........REAGAN SUCH
VP COMMUNITY AFFAIRS....JAMI GUTTENBERG
VP FINANCE ..................CRYSTAL MCMILLIN
VP PERSONNEL................MELINDA DEHOFF
VP PLANNING ........................JAN KUCERA
FUND DEVELOPMENT.........NANCY DOCKERTY
NOMINATING/PLACEMENT...DELYNN TRIVISON
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT......MICHELE TOOMEY
P.R./MARKETING......STACEY HANNAN QUINN
SUSTAINING ADVISOR...............LISA MULHALL
Publications Committee
EDITOR.............................LESLIE JACKSON
EDITOR-ELECT....................ARETE FRIEDMAN
EDITOR-ELECT...................ANDEE HOLzMAN
ASSISTANT EDITOR................NONDAS DAVIS
ASSISTANT EDITOR..................KRISTEN HUzE
ASSISTANT EDITOR...........DENISE O’SULLIVAN
ASSISTANT EDITOR ................REAGAN SUCH
PHOTOGRAPHER ..................LESLIE DAMRON
LAYOUT DESIGNER & ADVERTISING...ROBIN PHILPIT
The Bridge is published seven times a year
(once during the summer) by the
Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc.
May BRIDGE deadline for articles
and advertisements is March 25th
E-mail: [email protected]
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Librarian: Liz Locke
THE BRIDGE
march/april 2009
$ vol. 19, no. 5
The Communication Bridge between the Junior League
of Boca Raton, its Membership, and our Community.
Features
Organize Your Closet in Seven Simple Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Five Unique Florida Getaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2009-2010 Placement Interview Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
And the Award Goes To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Departments
President’s Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Letter from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring Hearts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Members of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hats Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Community Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
New Member News and Members of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
From a Cook’s Point of View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sustainer News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
List of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Lines of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
News from Committees
Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Community Support Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Kids in Distress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
In the Pines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Florence Fuller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Milagro Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Spirit of Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Nominating/Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chocolate Decadence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Membership Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cookbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Woman Volunteer of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fund Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cover: Golf Classic Committee (l-r) Elisa Goldman, Paige Kornblue, Victoria Matthews, Allison
Lane, Marya Gill, Ron Towery, Sherry Winter, Jennifer Harper, Brenda Browning & Vanessa Diaz.
April General Membership Meeting
April 14, 2009
Social 6 p.m. - Meeting 7 p.m.
The Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting
voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the
effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and
charitable.
Photographer will be present to
take yearbook photos.
The Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. and the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
reach out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in
and commitment to voluntarism.
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President’s Perspective by Kristen Ross
Did you know I wear glasses?
Many people don’t – they are
not exactly a staple of my
wardrobe. But they are a
huge part of my identity. I was
prescribed glasses when I was
just a little over one year old.
No, that’s not a typo – one
year old. I still have them, the
original glasses. The temples
are curled and bendy. They
wrapped around my ears to
prevent me from swatting them
off my face. To this day I can’t
figure out how my parents
managed a one-year-old in glasses. I can’t keep a headband on my seven-year-old or my five-year-old in shoes.
How do you even begin to make a one-year-old wear
glasses?
These days I wear contacts almost exclusively, because
even the latest in glasses technology cannot reduce the
Coke-bottle thickness of the lenses I require. If you’ve
caught a glimpse of me wearing my specs, you’ve seen a
rare public appearance of me in my natural state. I
switched to contacts in middle school and have worn them
ever since.
But even still, I think of myself in glasses. And so do the
people who knew me growing up. My mom can’t lay eyes
on a little blonde girl with glasses and not say with a nostalgic smile how much she reminds her of me. Glasses are
part of whom I am, even when I’m not wearing them. But,
truth be told, I am most comfortable when I am.
I feel that way about being a Junior League member. JLBR
is part of who I am now. Like my glasses, it’s how I see
myself, even though I won’t always be President, or even an
active member. And after this particular placement, there
is a new layer of unforgettable experiences that have indelibly changed me.
It is this sentiment that helps me look happily toward the
future. These days everyone wants to know how I’m feeling about my presidential year winding down: Are you
relieved to be on the down slide? Are you sad the year is
almost over? So, here it is: I’ve loved every minute of my
presidency so far, but I’m glad it’s a one-year term; my
family needs me and I’m anxious for a slower pace. I am
happy to pass the torch, though not necessarily ready – this
year has just been so much fun, thanks especially to the
Board and all the amazing members with which I’ve had
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the privilege of interacting. I can’t help but want it not to
be over. But the League wouldn’t be so amazing if it didn’t
offer so many women the opportunity to lead, learn and
grow. So, I’m content in knowing it is someone else’s turn.
To that point, it’s time to start preparing for the future, even
while fulfilling present obligations. It’s not only okay, it’s
important that you do both. (And it’s only fair that if I have to
think about life-after-presidency, you have to think about
what’s next, too.) An important skill that JLBR leadership
develops is the ability to simultaneously and successfully wear
two hats. Congratulations to the newly announced 20092010 slate, many of whom are current leaders and board
members. Although you are not quite official (the membership will vote to approve the slate in March), I encourage you
to start planning for your new roles.
At the board level we are beginning the transition process,
looking at what the League will have accomplished by May
and identifying the initiatives still in progress
that need to be carried
over into next year. This
spring we will hold the
first joint board meeting
with the outgoing and
incoming boards to
ensure the carry-over is
seamless.
Though I
won’t have a governing
role in ‘09-’10, I take
great pleasure and
pride in feeling part of
the strides that will be
made in the years ahead
by helping to lay the groundwork for new ideas and vision.
So, I don’t know exactly what is ahead for me, but I am
excited for it. The beauty of being a Junior Leaguer is that
at any time, now or in the future, our JLBR identity – our
distinctive training, passion and perspective – can be worn
visibly when we apply it to other organizations, opportunities and endeavors. I am looking forward to wearing my
Junior League-ness on the outside in many new ways and
as often as possible.
With that, it’s late and my eyes are tired from staring at the
computer screen. Time to go take out my contacts and put
on my glasses.
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Letter from the Editor by Leslie Jackson
Spring has always been my favorite
season. I think it is because I grew
up in the North, and while I loved
winter (for the first couple of weeks
or so) spring meant new beginnings.
The dreary, grey days of winter were
gone! The trees started getting little
green buds on them, the grass
returned to its brilliant green (I have
to say New Jersey grass is not like
Florida grass. New Jersey grass is
the softest, most lush feeling grass you will ever encounter! )
and the flowers would begin to blossom. In my hometown
there was the most beautiful iris garden. The hill we rode
sleds down in the winter turned into this amazing field of irises in the spring. It was breathtaking.
In the JLBR world spring is a busy time. Our year is three
quarters of the way complete, but there are still many exciting
things to come. On April 27th we will be conducting our first
annual Golf Classic. Under the direction of Brenda
Browning, the golf committee has put together what promises to be an exciting and profitable event. They have arranged
for a golf clinic where the children from Florence Fuller will
come out and learn about the game of golf. How about the
chance to win a MILLION (yes, a million) dollars? Thanks to
sponsor Ron Towery, those participating in the event will have
the opportunity to win $1,000,000! It’s times like this when
I wish I had learned to play – maybe next year!
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
“Women building better communities”
WHO WE ARE
A group of women committed to improving the lives of children and families in the Boca Raton area since 1971.
WHAT WE DO
Provide trained volunteers and funding for community agencies and partners.
HOW WE DO IT
Proceeds from fundraising events and grants are given back to the community.
OUR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
Total membership of more than 750. This year the Junior League of Boca
Raton’s members will provide more than 35,000 volunteer hours and have
goals to raise more than $250,000 to support our mission and to help
thousands of women, children and families in South Palm Beach County
through our placements and collaborations.
OUR VISION
The Junior League of Boca Raton will provide resources, knowledge and
funding to the community through the training, education and voluntarism of its members. The JLBR will be proactive in developing collaborative partnerships to address significant issues in South Florida and will
improve the overall quality of life through a legacy of trained volunteers.
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The ladies from the new member class have been diligently
working on their new member committee projects. There will
be a very interesting past presidents’ panel organized by the
VCRC new member committee, dinner parties from the new
member cookbook committee and my favorite (no bias here)
the Horses and the Handicapped new member committee is
building an amazing sensory trail for the students. Be sure to
read Jamie Sauer’s article that explains each project – what
an amazing group of women!
Springtime also means Placement Fair! Start thinking about
what YOU want to do next year. Our placement fair will be
conducted prior to the April GMM. This is the time when you
will have the opportunity to walk around and ask questions
about the committees: what is the time commitment? What
are the goals of the committee? Any other questions or concerns you may have, this is the time to inquire. Express your
interest to the committee chair and fill out your placement
application. Speak with your Nominating/Placement advisor
if you have any questions.
As our year winds down and we wrap up loose ends, take
time to stop and breathe in that fresh spring air!
Caring Hearts
The Junior League of Boca Raton gratefully
acknowledges the following people and/or companies
for their “Caring Hearts”:
Thank you to Missy Holliday and Ed Dietrich of Deerfield
Builder’s Supply for their generosity in providing over half of
the building material for the Horses and the Handicapped
new member’s sensory trail project.
Beth Hendrick from Mizner Park for putting together a fantastic Appreciation Party for our New Members, First Year
Actives, Transfers & Sustainers.
Special thanks to Boca Raton Museum of Art for use of the
facility, and to zED451 for the food and drinks.
Martina Schreer - A Model Volunteer by Kim Flittner
Our November Member of the
Month is serving as a member of
the Woman Volunteer of the Year
committee. Since early summer,
Martina has been proactive and a
team player. She solicited sponsors
for the centerpieces and involved
herself in every aspect of the raffle,
including hosting subcommittee
meetings at her house and picking
up the donations that others
secured. She volunteered when
other subcommittees needed help, no matter how busy she
already was. Martina even brought her friends to the
October GMM to buy WVOY tickets! She encouraged the
manager at Lemongrass to join the League and followed up
by contacting Membership Development on her behalf. But,
best of all, Martina was more than willing to play the role of
Heidi Klum in the WVOY Project Runway skit, boasting her
native German accent. Way to bring down the house!
Martina and her husband Brett live in Delray Beach. Martina
spends much of her free time traveling, particularly to
Germany to visit her 15-year-old son. Martina helps wherever help is needed, volunteering to help on every subcommittee, and does so enthusiastically. She truly helped to make
this year’s WVOY luncheon a huge success. Thank you for
all your time and efforts in the League. Congratulations on
being the November Member of the Month!
Dayna Coffer - Designing DIVA! by Kim Flittner
Dayna Coffer is our December
Member of the Month because she is
doing a beautiful job organizing the
interior design of the Milagro Center!
She met right away with Milagro’s
executive director and created an
action plan for the interior design.
She has worked on getting several
bids and is ready to begin the construction!
Before you know it,
Milagro will be just as inviting on the
inside as it is on the outside!
In addition to getting bids, Dayna has been working on pricing movable room dividers, met with Tim the Handyman to
get final quotes on repairing the kitchen, redoing the closet
space, prefab cabinets, and a new inside art sink area. Once
these final bids come in, she is ready to begin the renova-
tions. She attends our meetings, and e-mails/calls us in
between. She is a fabulous committee member and we are
so lucky to have her on this project.
Outside of her League work, Dayna is married to Preston and
has two children, Loren (7) and David (6). She works part
time for a commercial property management company. In
her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and
friends at the beach. She loves to drink wine and try new
restaurants. She also loves to decorate and read.
We are so lucky to have Dayna this year on the Milagro Center
committee. We are confident that our interior design aspect of
our project will be outstanding because she is so positive, has
great ideas, asks wonderful questions, and is so talented.
Dayna has already spent many hours of hard work at Milagro.
Dayna is an asset to our league in so many ways!
Congratulations on being our December Member of the Month.
Hats Off to . . .
Lou Ann Such for getting the sustainers to host Cottage
Meetings and a big thank you to the following sustainers who
opened their homes for Cottage Meetings: Kay Cook, Joyce
DeVita, Wanda Harrold, Dorothy MacDiarmid, Denise Alman,
Helen Ballerano, Cynthia Brown, Jayne Malfitano, Catherine
Toomey, Carole Putman, Brooke Qualk, and Lou Ann Such.
Another big thank you to Kimberly Read and the Internal PR
Committee for coordinating the Cottage Meetings.
DeLynn Trivison and the Nominating/Placement Committee for
working hard to put together the Leadership Slate for 2009-2010.
Arete Friedman for your dedication and hard work on the
Publications committee for the past two years. We wish you
the best of luck in New York and you will be missed!
Cindy Krebsbach and Reagan Such for being The Bridge’s
unofficial photographers for the past years. Thank you for
such great shots!
JLBR Members who signed up and delivered meals to members in crisis.
Cindy Krebsbach for taking such great photographs and possessing the forethought to get business cards from those
involved so that the PR committee could submit the details of
the JLBR Member Appreciation event at the Boca Raton
Museum of Art to local media.
Tibisay Vasile for donating several teddy bears for the children at Florence Fuller.
members of the month
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Member Spotlight
LISA ANNE GUNNELL
NEW MEMBER
Maiden Name: Szczepaniak
Education/Occupation: Former
teacher, now a stay-at-home mom.
Family: Husband Casey; two boys –
Parker (3) and Carson (15 months.)
Pets: No current pet, but looking
for a puppy preferably a lab mix.
Current League Placement: New Member / Horses and the
Handicapped new member project assistant chair.
Favorite Placement: Horses and the Handicapped.
Funniest JLBR (or other) Moment or Story: No JLBR moment
yet, but my funniest story is when I was skiing for the second
time in my life with a friend. We were standing together waiting for the chair lift to get us and some how I missed the chair
and fell right on the ground. The whole chair lift stopped to wait
for someone to lift me up and place me on the lift. As my friend
laughed the whole time from the chair, I had missed.
Favorite thing about Florida: The beach and that my family
ALExANDRA GAGLIO
ACTIVE MEMBER
Education/Occupation: FirefighterParamedic and I also am a
Cardiovascular Technologist working in the Cardiac Cath Lab at
Boca Community Hospital.
Family: Evan Kennedy my cohabitant. Dale, Jim, and Hunter- mom,
dad, and brother.
Current League Placement: Horses and the Handicapped
Favorite Placement: Horses and the Handicapped
Favorite thing about Florida: The amazing ocean right in our
backyard.
Favorite restaurant or food: I have a couple of them, Sushi
Thai, Mellow Mushroom, and Las Fajitas.
Favorite guilty pleasure or junk food: Cannolis
What are you passionate about? Keeping myself strong and
in good health, and having the people I love doing the same.
Three accomplishments you are most proud of: Finishing Fire
Academy and being the only girl in my class. Running half
marathons and never thinking I could. Saving Mr. Gardner’s
life one afternoon at the gym while we were working out.
Most notable life adventure: Being 10 miles off shore and
swimming in the deep blue see with the largest sea turtle I
have ever seen. He had to be at least 100 years old, he was
a dinosaur.
Best life lesson learned: Never give up. Hard work pays off.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I would love to
be a successful woman firefighter/paramedic, mentoring the
young up-and-coming girls in the service.
My goal for this year is: To get hired by one of the local
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comes to visit me so I don’t have to fly north with two children
to see them.
Favorite restaurant or food: Italian food
Favorite guilty pleasure or junk food: Anything chocolate
What are you passionate about? My children
Three accomplishments you are most proud of: Completing college, with a degree in business management and a minor in child
development. Going back to school to get certified to teach and
eventually teaching third and fourth grade. My two boys.
Most notable life adventure: Riding a bike over the Golden
Gate Bridge (I have a fear of heights).
Best life lesson learned: Enjoy every moment with the people
you love because they will not be around forever.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Do I need to
grow up?
My goal for this year is: To complete my new member project and learn to knit.
Person who has influenced my life the most: My dad
Favorite vacation spot or destination: Anywhere with a beach.
Hobbies/Interests: Horseback riding
fire departments.
People would be surprised to know that . . . I play competitive underwater hockey
Person who has influenced my life the most: My wonderful
mom, Dale Workman. She is the best.
Favorite vacation spot/destination: Snowboarding in deep
powder in Vail/ Breckenridge, Colorado.
Hobbies/Interests: Running, swimming, free diving, triathlons,
underwater hockey, snowboarding, traveling. I just love being
outdoors.
ARE YOU IN THE KNOW?
League-wide e-mails are sent out on the first and third
Monday of each month. They contain important news,
event information and last minute items. If you do not
receive the e-mail, it may be because we do not have
the proper e-mail address for you. (We use the e-mail
listed in the directory.) Please contact us at [email protected]
with your updated e-mail address. Changing your email address on the JLBR website will NOT change it in
our e-mail program - it must be done separately. If the
e-mail address is correct and you do not receive it, check
to see if it has gone into your spam folder and be sure
you add [email protected] to your “safe sender” list. You may
opt out of these e-mails at any time, but then you will no
longer receive ANY e-mails from the JLBR. If you have
any questions feel free to contact VP Communications
Reagan Such at [email protected].
MELISSA NEMETH
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
Maiden Name: Stark
Education/Occupation: Currently
switching careers and about to sign
with Met Life. I graduated from FAU.
Family: Three sons - Garrett (8),
Trey (6) & Brock (1½) and husband
of 10 years, Keith.
Pets: None unless you count the 2 turtles the boys caught in
the neighborhood and the BUCKET of tadpoles that are
about to sprout legs and turn into about a million frogs in my
garage!
Current League Placement: Nominating Placement and CoChair for Horses & the Handicapped.
Favorite Placement: Nominating Placement.
Funniest JLBR Moment or Story: As a new member we
received our white JLBR t-shirts and were instructed to wear
them at every shift we volunteered for. Well, as a diligent
newbie I followed directions and did as I was told. So, I volunteered to work WVOY (at check-in time) and was the only
dork dressed in a t-shirt and Khakis . . . ugh, it was humiliating to say the least!
Favorite thing about Florida: I love the weather. You cannot beat it!
Favorite restaurant or food: Steak, anything with meat and
potatoes is a winner to me Outback to Morton’s, my grill to
Ruth Chris its all good to me!
Favorite guilty pleasure or junk food: Salt, you all can keep
the chocolate, give me a bag of chips or salty fries and I am
good to go.
What are you passionate about? My family. If you do not
have strength and support helping to hold you up, what will
DALE WORKMAN
SUSTAINER
Education/Occupation: I just
had my 15-year anniversary at
Williams-Sonoma as a sales
associate. I also do visual merchandising and product training
for the store. In addition I work
part-time for Antiques & Country
Pine in Deerfield Beach.
Family: Jim Workman (Husband), Alex Gaglio (Daughter),
and Hunter Workman(Son)
Pets: Duncan a Welsh corgi & Nell a yellow labrador
Other Community Involvement: Pope John II High School,
Christians Reaching Out to Society.
Current League Placement: Sustainer
Favorite Placement: As Chair of The Community Food Pantry
committee when it was a first year project with the JLBR
Favorite JLBR Moment or Story: The very “hands-on” involvement as a member of the Sandoway House Nature Center
committee was memorable. We all learned so much about
dune gardens and native planting – research, planning and
installation was a group effort. It was a “dirty”job! I love
keep you standing if you start to fall? I want my children to
learn that. So many parents do not teach compassion and
sensitivity to others. I hope I have instilled these lessons in
them as they grow and become men.
Three accomplishments you are most proud of: (Besides
Garrett, Trey and Brock) I am very proud of my involvement
in the JLBR, I am proud that I am a risk taker and I do not
always take the easy road but the right road and I am proud
that I am a trustworthy friend and confidant.
Most notable life adventure: Being pregnant. There is nothing in this world that can make me understand how a person
grows inside of another person and then comes out and goes
from an ity bity tiny little thing to an adult. It is the most
incredible miraculous magic there is.
Best life lesson learned: There are so many. I would not even
know where to start…I was not such a good teenager, need I
say more?
What do you want to be when you grow up? Katie Couric,
well now Merideth Viera.
My goal for this year is: To get my career on track!
People would be surprised to know that . . . I do not care if I
ever own another pet in my entire life! Sorry!
Person who has influenced my life the most: My mother. I
know its cliché but she was my hardest critic and always a
good dose of reality at all times. She taught me how to do
and care about things, she has a business mind and an elegant style. I can only hope to be the woman she is.
Favorite vacation spot/ destination: I love cruises. Just to be
on the water with the sun, wind and steel drums makes me
happy. (And of coarse a frozen fruity drink!)
Hobbies/Interests: Attending soccer games seems to be my
hobby lately.
playing in the dirt. In addition, I was part of the team that
built the hand laid brick driveway.
Favorite thing about Florida: All the natural beauty.
Favorite restaurant or food: The Gazebo Restaurant.
Favorite guilty pleasure or junk food: Pizza.
What are you passionate about? My family, pets and the
environment.
Three accomplishments you are most proud of: My children,
our home and having great friends.
Most notable life adventure: Being married to Jim, my husband.
Best life lesson learned: Not to be afraid to try new or difficult things.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Healthy!
My goal for this year is: To participate in a sprint Triathlons
People would be surprised to know that . . . When I was 17,
I hitchhiked from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to San Francisco!
People who have influenced my life the most: My mother and
father.
Favorite vacation spot/destination: Italy and Austria
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, traveling, gardening, reading,
collecting antiques and vintage stuff, needlepoint, biking and
skiing, sitting on a beach, and being with my wonderful
friends.
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Organize Your Closet in Seven Simple Steps
by Leslie Jackson
In keeping with our spring theme, what better way to begin
your spring cleaning than with an organized closet. John
Trosko, President of Organizing LA, a Los Angeles-based professional organizing and lifestyle management company,
gives us seven simple and successful strategies to get us on
the path to an organized closet.
1. PURPOSE ~ Organizing your closet should not be a
one-time deal. Set aside a manageable amount of time daily
to tackle what is inside your closet. It should be a continual
practice.
2. Pull Out ~ Split your organizing into small tasks:
floor, shoes and shoe cubbies, shelves, closet rods, drawers,
cabinets and those mysterious boxes. Categorize similar
items together. Dust, vacuum and wipe all surfaces to give
you a clean start.
3. Purge ~ Organizing your closet requires tough decisions about what flatters you and what doesn’t. You will need
to have an idea where your life will lead you in the next year.
Everything should have a purpose for today or tomorrow –
not yesterday. Set up a series of bins to sort items: keep,
donate, trash, mend/repair and give away.
4. Purchase ~ Every closet requires the following organizing products: clothes hamper (for laundry and dry cleaning), mesh bag (for hand washing) shelf dividers ( so sweaters,
pants and t-shirts don’t topple over), wastebasket, and sewing
kit.
5. Put In ~ Organize your clothes according to how you
use them. Anything you wear repeatedly should be within
reach and items rarely used should go on a higher shelf. Place
scarves, belts and hats on decorative hooks or in baskets.
6. Primp ~ To brighten your wardrobe replace lights with
a higher wattage bulb. Arrange items by hanging length,
season, type and color. Apply labels to mark your bins. Buy
matching hangers to unify the look of the space.
7. Process ~ Follow the habit of tidying everyday disorder to maintain your organization.
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Organizing your closet should not be a daunting task. Have
fun with it and take a stroll down memory lane as you are
going through your clothes!
SPRING CLEANING TIPS:
Tina Towery: Don’t do it all in one day!
Brittany Steele: Spring cleaning can be overwhelming if
you don’t make a plan. Think “small” and clean room by
room instead of the entire house at once. It helps to tackle
one room a day. When you spread it out, you’ll be surprised
how easy and quick your house will shine!
Alex Gaglio: If you haven’t worn it in a year, give it away.
Jen Minton: Pack all baby clothes by size in ziploc bags
and store in boxes. Also, go through your closets and donate
clothes that you haven’t worn in the past year.
Linda Gunn: It is always a good time to get rid of things
in your closet you never wear and switch your winter looks out
for summer. I take EVERYTHING out of my closet and go
through each piece. I make sure that I wear it and fit into it
and that it is in good condition before it gets to go back into
my closet!
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Five Unique Florida Getaways by Andee Holzman
With spring peeking its lovely head
around the corner, many of us are
yearning for a nice, relaxing – and possibly adventurous – weekend away.
Yes, we are also counting the days until
the snowbirds make their yearly migration back North, which in turn means
less traffic, less-crowded restaurants,
and, perhaps, less scary encounters on
the road. But after a few months of
straight work, work, work, it is time for us locals to get away
before the heat of the summer begins. The following is a list
I compiled of five unique Florida getaways. Take some time
for yourself and explore what our beautiful state has to offer.
And here is the icing on the cake: Disney World, or any park
or tourist attraction in Orlando, Kissimmee or Lake Buena
Vista, did not make the cut. Enjoy!
A Place for Mermaids: Weeki
Wachee Springs State Park
Before super theme parks and super
highways were developed, a unique
and wondrous attraction was created
around Florida’s natural springs.
Since 1947 Weeki Wachee Springs has been Florida’s oldest
and most distinctive roadside attraction, the only one of its kind
in the world. This fun, family-oriented park lures in visitors with
beautiful mermaids who swim in the cool, clear spring waters
and entertain people of all ages in the Mermaid Theater. The
history of Weeki Wachee is just as interesting as the mermaids
who inhabit it. Besides the can’t-miss mermaid show, there is a
riverboat tour on the Weeki Wachee River (name given by the
Seminole Indians meaning “little spring” or “winding river”)
and live animal show. www.weekiwachee.com
Sleep Underwater at Jules’
Undersea Lodge Now this could
be the ultimate getaway. The
world’s first undersea hotel, Jules’
Undersea Lodge is located in Key
Largo and is quite possibly the most
unusual and exclusive resorts in the world. Because of the
need for an underwater entry and exit, all lodge guests either
must be certified divers or take a four-hour resort scuba
course on site. It is a 21-foot dive to the lodge, and once you
arrive, you will tour the fifty-by-twenty space (its total size) and
stay in an eight-by-ten room, complete with phone, TV/VCR,
and well-stocked fridge. If you are adventurous, not claustrophobic, and seek out different types of trips, the Jules’
Undersea Lodge could be right up your alley. www.jul.com
Houseboat the Saint Johns River For a truly scenic and
relaxing weekend getaway, head to Sanford, just north of
Orlando, for a river adventure aboard a houseboat. The Saint
Johns River is unique because it is one of the few northward flow-
ing rivers in the Western Hemisphere.
It runs approximately 300 miles and
empties into the Atlantic Ocean just
north of Jacksonville. The largest
stream of water entirely within the state
of Florida, it is one of the South’s most
scenic rivers. Palm trees, bald cypress, and live oaks adorned with
blankets of Spanish moss line the riverbanks, which are largely
undeveloped in many sections. The river holds a mix of both
freshwater and saltwater species, including blue crabs, catfish,
large mouth bass, bream, eels and mullet. Endangered manatees are also common. There are many companies from which
to rent houseboats, so call around and research online.
sjr.state.fl.us
Central Atlantic Coast: The
Space Coast A galaxy of options
awaits you at this 72-mile stretch of
Atlantic shoreline, including spaceage attractions and protected wildlife
refuges. Highlights of a Space Coast
escape include the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,
where visitors can view actual launch pads, astronaut training
centers, a rocket garden, and other spinoffs from space. You
can also visit the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and Port
Canaveral, a cruise, recreation and entertainment hub.
Surrounding the Space Center, the 220-square-mile Merritt
Island National Wildlife Refuge serves as the home of more federally endangered species than any other refuge in the United
States. For beach lovers, Cocoa Beach provides a throwback to
early Florida beaches. www.space-coast.com
America’s Oldest City: Saint
Augustine What makes this city
unique is its age. Founded in
1565, Saint Augustine is the oldest
continuously occupied European
settlement in the United States.
Whether you stay in an historic bed and breakfast or the elegant Casa Monica Hotel, you will not be disappointed by the
seemingly endless things to do and see in this beautiful city.
You can take an informational trolley tour around the city,
catching sites and learning things you might not otherwise.
Or you can be adventurous and take an after-dark walking
ghost tour. There is something for everyone in this significant
and well-preserved city. www.staugustine.com/visit
important - please note!
The JLBR maiLing LisT and e-maiL LisT is for JLBR use
only and cannot be used for promotion of any activity
unrelated to the Junior League because it jeopordizes
JLBR’s 501(c)3 status. it may not be used for personal
gain or made available for commercial or solicitation
purposes.
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2008 Building Society Donors Recognized by Dorothy MacDiarmid
You may notice the listing of the new 2008 Building Society
members. Many thanks to all who have so generously given
this past year. The support of the Endowment is money well
spent, and we are working hard to protect these precious
resources. At the end of January, we met with our financial
planners, and were informed our endowment weathered this
past year’s tumultuous market better than the Harvard
Endowment and the Gates Foundation! Thanks to the wise
counsel and guidance of our treasurer, Lucy Craske Long,
and Dan Krause and Mickey Silverman at Raymond James,
our endowment remains strong and is well insulated against
the current Wall Street climate.
As you know, the Endowment’s purpose is to help the JLBR
cover the ongoing costs & overall maintenance for the Vegso
Community Resource Center. Because of the generosity of
our Building Society members, our everyday donors and our
sound management, we are able to continue our commitment to the JLBR and keep the VCRC a critical centerpiece for
not-for-profit work throughout the community.
It is our pleasure to give to the JLBR Endowment
Fund. The Vegso Community Resource Center is
the “Powerhouse” of the JLBR. The center is a
great source of energy, motivation, and knowledge and community life. As members of the
League, we are all caretakers of the VCRC. We
want to help the JLBR remain a strong organization now and
in the future. Joni Goldberg, Sustainer, and husband Al
Goldberg
It was certainly my pleasure to donate to the JLBR
Endowment Fund. We have a fabulous building
and need to ensure its upkeep and continued
value to the community. Anne Vegso, Sustainer,
on her donation in honor of her grandson, Tyler
Blonshine
Other recent gifts include:
* Elysa Elk, in memory of Jackie Reeve’s father, Edward F.
Delaney.
It is our hope that reading about these donors’ motivation for
giving will inspire others to join us in our efforts to support the
Building Society to further the mission of the Junior League!
* Gail Kichler, in memory of Carolyn Arnold’s mother, Ellen
Gries Cole.
What inspires you to give to the JLBR Endowment fund?
* Cindy Krebsbach, in memory of Jackie Reeve’s father,
Edward F. Delaney
I love giving both to the Building Society and
whenever appropriate to remember an event,
whether happy or sad. I will feel this commitment
forever and look to a gift upon my passing when I
get that far in my estate planning. I will never be
able to give back to the JLBR what it gave me.
Cindy Krebsbach, Sustainer & 2002-03 President
As a member of the Endowment board, I feel that
it is important to set an example of continued support for this worthwhile cause. The VCRC facility
is an asset in our community and provides area
nonprofits with much needed resources. The JLBR
Endowment Fund ensures that this asset is preserved. Elysa Elk, Active member
* Laura Stoltz, in honor of the following friends: Debbie
Abrams, Carol Ciavola, Kristin Calder, Renee Feder, Wanda
Harrold, Cindy Krebsbach, Lynn Lawless, Stephanie Miskew,
Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Brooke Qualk, Michelle Rubin.
PILLAR OF INSPIRATION
The Cobb Foundation
Lucy Craske Long
Janice Middlebrook
Anne & Peter Vegso
CORNERSTONE OF COLLABORATION
Kathy & Paul Adkins J and L Foundation
Al & Joni Goldberg Amy & Michael Kazma
Janice V. Middlebrook
PATHWAy TO LEAdERSHIP
Carolyn Arnold David & Lucy Craske Long
Tyler Blonshine Carol & David Mackey
Pattie & Dick Damron Lisa & John Mulhall
Caron & Bob Dockerty Mary Thom & Ray Osborne
Scott & Elysa Elk Carole Putman
Michael & Cristy Fimiani The Reiling Family Foundation
Wanda Harrold The Edward W. Toomey Family
Mrs. Elaine J. Wold
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The League Hits the Links by Vanessa Diaz
During this time of
economic hardship,
the Junior League of
Boca Raton (JLBR) is
driving
towards
financial relief with
the introduction of a
new fundraiser, The
JLBR Golf Classic.
The latest fundraising venture for the
JLBR will be hitting
the links on April 27,
2009 with a 1p.m.
shotgun start at Boca Raton Country Club.
We are proud to announce our Million-Dollar-Contest
Sponsor, Ron Towery. Ron is the husband to fellow League
member Tina Towery who serves as Nominating/Placement
advisor for Chocolate Decadence and Membership
Development. They reside in Boca Raton and are keeping
busy with Kathleen, their 17-month-old daughter. Ron’s
company Green T Creative Corporate Services, based in
Miami, brings together talented personnel in film and video
production or event/PR management which enables him to
deliver quality projects to his clients. Visit our web site
http://www.jlbr.org/fundraisers/golf.asp to find out more
about Ron and his company or contact him directly at
[email protected], 305-297-9401, 1356 S.W. 8th Street,
Suite 206, Miami, FL 33135.
“It’s a stroke of genius!” says Brenda Browning, Chair of the
JLBR Golf Classic committee. We are all excited to be a part
of this inaugural event because the proceeds will allow us to
continue helping thousands of women and children in the
community as well as other nonprofits in the area.
In addition to the Golf Classic, we are proud to announce the
first JLBR Junior Golf Clinic. This mini clinic will introduce
children from Florence Fuller and our other community projects to the game of golf. We have several professional golfers
who have volunteered their time to assist us with the clinic.
We are hoping that with the support of our members and
community partners to provide each child golf clubs of their
own to keep.
Your financial support will allow us to introduce children to a
new sport, continue funding for our community projects and
so much more!
To learn more about how you can help the JLBR and our programs in the community, visit http://www.jlbr.org/community_impact/current_projects.asp. For additional information
about the children’s golf clinic, partner options, sponsorship
opportunities, tournament participation and reception attendance, please contact the Junior League of Boca Raton Golf
Classic committee at [email protected] or call us at 561-6204778, option #3.
Tina & Ron
Towery with
their daughter
Kathleen
The tournament is on par to help our organization raise essential funds that will afford us the opportunity to continue providing funding, volunteer support, training sessions and so much
more for Boca Raton and our surrounding communities.
Our Smiles Shine!
Dr. Moroco, a Junior League of Boca Raton member, is a graduate of
Pennsylvania State University and Northwestern University Dental
School. She completed advanced specialty training in Orthodontics at
Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Moroco has practiced
orthodontics in Boca Raton/Delray area since 1993.
The Linton Medical Park
4800 Linton Boulevard, Suite D-505 l Delray Beach
561-638-9963
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Community Corner
DIAD – CHEERS TO US! by Florence Kizza
Gracious. Enthusiastic. Creative. This is how
the community sees the Junior League of Boca
Raton. I’ll drink to that! At the end of the
League year, we will toast to the large number
of hours that we have given the community
through Done in a Days. In the meantime,
take a look at what some of our beneficiaries are saying.
According to them, the Junior League of Boca Raton is . . .
. . . a real “roll up your sleeves” group of women.
“KUDOS and a huge round of accolades for the Junior
League of Boca Raton! You are so gracious to our guests, so
creative in your display of the menu - a real “roll up your
sleeves” group of women. We are so grateful for our continued partnership with you on this incredible event!” ~ Jan
Dymtrow, Community Outreach Coordinator, Boca Raton
Community Hospital
. . . always there.
“You’re wonderful. Anytime I need anything, I go to DIAD.
The Junior League is always there for the Children’s Museum.
You guys are great.” ~ Sandy Manning, Children’s Museum
of Boca Raton
. . . nice, friendly, outgoing.
“There are endless possibilities of what the Junior League has
done for us. They do provide a lot of services for us.
Basically, the Junior League is always there when we need
them. It’s really great. I’ve been a resident [at In the Pines]
for four years, and all the members I’ve met are really nice,
friendly, outgoing. Our kids really appreciate it. I have nothing bad to say about the Junior League.” ~ Veronica,
Resident and Employee, In the Pines
. . . wonderful partners.
“We could never do it without you. You’re wonderful part-
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ners. The work and effort you provide to help support the agencies in the community are amazing. It’s amazing as busy as the
women are in their professional and family lives, they take the
time out to make a difference in the lives of the people in the
community.” ~ Ellyn Okrent, Executive Vice President, KIDS in
Distress
. . . professional, enthusiastic and willing to help in any way.
“Like most nonprofit cultural organizations, we rely heavily on
volunteers from the community. The Junior League of Boca
Raton is always willing to lend a hand with our programs. The
volunteers are always professional, enthusiastic and willing to
help in any way. Thanks to these hard-working volunteers,
the Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park is able to fulfill our mission of uniting our community through culture.” ~ Monique
Force, Director of Marketing & PR, Centre for the Arts at
Mizner Park
. . . fantastic in its willingness and openness to help.
“The Junior League has always been fantastic in its willingness
and openness to help us in any way possible. It started over
13 years ago, partnering with us to provide basic snacks for
kids in low income families. Since then, you’ve helped us
improve our volunteer orientation program and hot meal program, collected hygiene items, and done Thanksgiving in a
Basket. We’ve been really blessed with our relationship.
Everybody we’ve ever worked with has been so nice, kind,
ready and willing to help in any way. We really do appreciate it.” ~ Juanita Bryant Goode, South County Coordinator,
CROS Ministries
. . . a powerhouse of energy and resources.
“I love working with you guys. Anytime I have a Junior
Leaguer involved, I know it will be successful. And quick!
When there’s an idea it comes to fruition quickly. You are
quite the powerhouse of energy and resources. It makes getting things done a lot easier to have that workforce. When I
first started, the Junior League wasn’t involved with Boca
Helping Hands at all. One by one they’ve been infiltrating.
Because of that, more and more Junior League members are
becoming aware of what we do, which is a positive. All these
people coming aboard are really just becoming invaluable to
us, because they’re wonderful, quality people helping us with
our mission.” ~ Linda Gove, Executive Director, Boca Helping
Hands
. . . truly making a difference.
“They certainly have made a large impact with my organization. Just tremendous. Truly making a difference is what my
experience with the Junior League has been.” ~ Stephanie
Scott-Johnson, Executive Director, Milagro Center
CSF HELPS NONPROFITS IN NEED!
by Lisa Warren
The Community Support Fund has been hard
at work granting monies to nonprofit organizations that need financial support to continue fulfilling their missions in the community.
The Community Support Fund is the granting arm of the
Junior League. The Community Support Fund provides grants
up to $2,500 to area nonprofits that fall within one or more
of our focus areas.
To date, the Community Support Fund has granted the following organizations with funding totaling $17,000. The grant
recipients include:
Cub Scout Pack 335 - $500 to support their emergency
trailer project
w Habitat for Humanity - $1,000 to support their website upgrades
w Let’s Grow Well Together - $1,000 to support their
Wellness Library and scholarships
w Mae Volen Senior Center - $1,000 to support their
Intergenerational Child Day Care
w Palm Beach zoo - $2,000 to support their education outreach program
w Families First of Palm Beach County - $500 to support their
Kin Support project
w 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast - $500 to support their
Teen Ambassador Club at two Boca Raton high schools
w Boca Helping Hands - $2,500 to support their assistance
center projects
w
Twin Palm Center for the Disabled - $1,000 to support
their playground upgrade
w West Boca Tackle & Flag Football - $500 to support their
scholarship program;
w DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach - $2,500 to
support their after-school program scholarships
w Community Back to School Bash - $2,500 to support their
school readiness event
w Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History - $1,500 to support
their mathematics education outreach program
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There are still grant funds available for the 2008-09 League year.
If you know of a nonprofit organization in need, who is not already
a JLBR project, please encourage them to visit our website to
review the grant guidelines and to download a grant application
go to www.jlbr.org/community_impact/community_support.asp or
contact Lisa Warren at 561-843-0731 or [email protected].
Kristen Ross & Linda Gove, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands
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KIDS IN DISTRESS OFFER EARLY and pure joy on her face as she walked into a cozy living
CHRISTMAS IN THE FORM OF A room filled with gifts for her children under a beautiful
Christmas tree. Trying to holding back her tears she replied
HOME MAKEOVER ~by Davida Nelums “This finally looks like a home. I feel like a princess.” The
The Kids in Distress Committee wanted to do
something hands-on to support families
working with Kids in Distress. There was a
need to be more proactive in stopping the abuse and neglect
before it starts to keep children out of the foster care system.
With that in mind, the prevention subcommittee set out to do
something that would meet both needs. As a result, Kids in
Distress Home Makeover was born, patterning itself after the
popular television show.
While this was initially a project for a small group of individuals on the committee, because of the nature of the project
and the enthusiasm it generated amongst committee members, almost everyone ultimately ended up contributing in
some way. After gathering donated furniture, organizing for
storage, and developing a home plan based on the layout of
the recipient’s house, we were set to make a major difference
in Cristall Morales’ life. She and her family had been chosen
by the Kids in Distress organization to receive the makeover.
As a single mom with four young children under the age of
five and very little furniture in the home, it was obvious that
this could have a positive impact on Cristall’s young family.
On December 13th, we worked some Junior League magic.
We arrived first thing in the morning and sent mom and kids
off to Chuck E. Cheese for a day of fun. Since we were divided as a committee into teams for each room in the house, we
set off to our various rooms and got to work. I’m sure I wasn’t the only person who immediately thought, “Can we get
this all done in one day?” Initially it seemed a bit overwhelming; however, the ladies of JLBR weren’t daunted by the task
and ultimately just made it happen. After 10 hours, and with
help from our DIAD team, family and friends, we were able
to fully transform every room in the house.
It was an exhausting day, but when Cristall and her four children walked in and saw what had been accomplished, it
made it all worthwhile. I’ll never forget the look of disbelief
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children were excited with their new bedroom and playroom
filled with books and toys. It was heartwarming to do something so impactful for this family. What a perfect way to start
the holiday season, giving back to the community.
The JLBR would like to send special thanks to those, in
addition to the dedicated members of the Kids in Distress
Committee who helped to make this Home Makeover a
success:
Junior League Members and Sustainers: Kristin Rey, Theresa
Rey, Linda Gunn, Tanya Reuce, Whitney Turk, Gillian
DeMarco, Laura McMullen, Jen Minton, Cristy Fimiani,
Melissa Nemeth, Victoria Matthews, and Jody Baade
Local Businesses: South Congress Mini Storage, Neighbors
Moving Company, Floor Fashions, Rosemurgy Properties,
Chuck E Cheese, MDVIP, Atlantic Dental Group
Family & Friends: Jason Sheikh, Michelle Harcarik, Robert
and Gerrie Balogh, Sherri Ross, Lacey Ross, Taylor Ross, Celia
Moreno, Gina and Tyler Marshall, Chris Harcarik, Carrianne
Williams, April Wiebe, Eileen Freund, Carol Galecki, Betsi
Harris, Kimberly Warth, Garry Hanasky, Melissa Berenson,
Debi Richter, Sharon Koromaus
WHAT A DIFFERENCE ONE PERSON They have attended two classes and are really enjoying the
experience. We hope this partnership can continue in the
CAN MAKE! by Heather McMechan
Each year the chairs of the In the Pines committee meets with the volunteer leaders of In
the Pines (ITP). They get ideas of what they
might like to see happen for the year. This
year they asked if there could be a trip to a
museum. That’s it! That’s all they asked for! They were so
humble and so easy. So, we brain stormed and made a few
phone calls. Nothing was falling into place, until Rebecca
Elman, our fearless chairperson, made a call to the Norton
Museum in Palm Beach.
She had attended some of the youth programs with her
daughter and really enjoyed them. So we thought we would
take a day trip up there, have lunch and come home. But
Rebecca did better than that. She was put in touch with
Carolyn Sickles, the Assistant Curator of Education for the
internship, Outreach and Family/Youth Programs. Carolyn
designed a program for ITP. She teamed up with Manuela
Gonzalez, a Columbian artist who teaches at Dreyfoos High
School for the arts The two of them, along with Glenn
Tomlinson, the William Randolph Hearst Curator of
Education, all made a trip out to ITP to meet the children and
confirm that the program was a good match for the Norton.
They were thrilled and designed a program that would take
place at ITP every Friday after school from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for
seven weeks. The program would target middle and high
school students. The topics would vary each week with the
first project focusing on recycling and sustainability. During
the program, the students would take a trip to the Norton with
a special tour and lunch all provided by the Norton Museum.
future. All it took was one phone call! And thanks to
Rebecca, these children will be able to experience more than
just a field trip. They will be able to experience art hands on.
So stay tuned for future updates. This is a story you’ll want to
tell all your JLBR friends.
“The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in
Florida. The Museum is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring American Art,
Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art, Photography
and Provenance Research. From its founding the Norton has
been famous for its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th
century painting and sculpture by European artists such as
Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso and by
Americans such as Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship,
O’Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler.”
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Office: 561-395-2848
Fax: 561-395-9226
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President
More than two decades of design experience
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FLORENCE FULLER NURSERY PROJECT children, empty the nursery of all its contents, demolish the
existing interior finishes and fixtures and remodel the entire
IS COMPLETE! by Lisa Warren
The Florence Fuller Child Development
Center nursery remodel project has been
completed! The Junior League and Florence
Fuller partnered last year to complete this capital improvement project at the west campus. We are proud to report that
the Junior League’s investment of time, talent and funds paid
off in a very significant way for the infants and toddlers at the
West campus.
The original nursery, constructed decades ago, was well
beyond nonfunctional for the children and caregivers at the
Center. The fixtures were old and in disrepair, the kitchen was
outdated and some appliances were nonfunctioning, the
stainless steel safety bars in the bathrooms were pitted and
rusting, there were paper shades in the windows not adequate
enough to shield the sunlight from shining into the cribs during nap time and many more items in desperate need of
updating! After discovering this need in our community, the
Junior League answered this important call to action!
Together, with a grant of $50,000, good space planning and
volunteer coordination, Florence Fuller and the Junior League
put a plan into action to relocate the current nursery room
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interior structure. Many wonderful enhancements were
made, much for the physical safety and well being of the children and many for their emotional well being as well. We
invite you to see this amazing transformation first hand as we
present our audio/visual wrap-up presentation at the April
General Membership Meeting.
As the old adage goes, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and
as such, we would like to take this opportunity to thank those
that assisted in making this wonderful transformation a reality:
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2008-09 Florence Fuller Committee
2007-08 Florence Fuller Committee
Kaufman Lynn Construction
Mary Delaney, who donated her artistic talent and painted
a mural in the nursery
Plumbing Mart
Action Supply Company
Grays Painting
Patriot Specialized Construction
We would also like to thank the Junior League again for its
support of this very important project. The children and
teachers at Florence Fuller are so grateful and can’t thank you
enough for this amazing improvement to their campus!
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JOIN MILAGRO - OUR COMMITTEE committees, this is by far the most inspiring. The reason is the
FILLED WITH PASSION by Lisa Harmer group of women who make it up. They are the most giving,
We’ve updated you in every article about all
the exciting activities that continue to happen
at Milagro in Delray Beach. You know we
renovated much of the outside last year and
this year is geared towards improving the
inside. That is well under way at this time and moving forward according to plan. Much thanks go to Dayna Coffer
and Phoebe Chapman for a more than extraordinary job getting this together. Dayna was even nominated for member of
the month and won! No surprise to us . . . congratulations
Dayna. We think the world of you.
There were also other events taking place such as the Arts
Activities day, the successful VCRC training attended by nine
Milagro board members, a successful 5K run/walk for the second year in a row and a new member project scheduled in
March for healthy eating habits and use of the kitchen. Yes,
Milagro has truly shown itself to be a miracle to all involved.
What has not yet been discussed is the little secret all of us
share on this committee. None of us want to leave this committee. To me it seems natural that this project originated
from the heart of our President-Elect, Linda Gunn, who one
day was reading to these children for a DIAD and ended up
realizing they needed the help of the Junior League. It’s also
no wonder her passion made it come to fruition. Those of us
on this committee feel this passion on everything we do with
this project. The miracle of Milagro is never far from any of
us. I can tell you that after nearly a decade as a Junior
League member, although I have been on some amazing
thoughtful, positive, dedicated, team-oriented, and compassionate ladies I have ever worked with. They all have crazy,
busy and stressful lives, many with several small children,
careers and families, and yet all of them do their share of
work. It’s a committee of givers, all exhibiting the true spirit
of the Junior League and all wanting to do whatever it takes
to “get the job done.” For this reason, I have spent two years
for the first time ever on the same committee as have many
others. What we want to tell you is we would love to have you
join our special group so you can experience the true joy of
this Milagro miracle.
Last year I heard a quote that has run through my head many
times. Reese Witherspoon was accepting her Oscar for playing the role of June Carter. After thanking the Academy, she
quoted June when she said “I’m just trying to matter.” I think
that sums up how we all feel when we volunteer in the
League, and I think it sums up how I feel the attitude is on our
committee. We want to know that our time matters at
Milagro, and I think when we look at all that has been
accomplished so far we can feel confident that what we’ve
done has mattered. Next year will bring more improvements
at Milagro. Think about joining us and being a part of “mattering” at Milagro, our own miracle in Delray.
On a side note, all of us would like to send a Hats Off to our
own Co-Chair, Brittany Steele, who not only has been one of
our two incredible leaders this year, but who also won Teacher
of the Year in Palm Beach County for Lab Schools. Truly outstanding and what an incredible example in our community.
We are all so very proud of you Brittany for a job well done!
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Alicia Laufer & Amanda Campolo at the Appreciation Party
Stacey Hannan Quinn, Nancy Dockerty, Kristen Ross & Jan Kucera
at the Member Appreciation Party
Melissa Montes & Alana Latiolais at the Member Appreciation Party
Linda Gunn & Shannon Moriarity at the Member Appreciation Party
Millie Strickroot & Stacey Berger at a Cottage Meeting
Lisa Daly & Emmy Thornbrough at a Cottage Meeting
Jackie Schatz & Morgan Carpenter at a Cottage Meeting
Kelly Kachur & Megan Dangerfield at the Member Appreciation Party
picture show
Jen Minton, Andrea Garcia, Schuyler Thompson & Elizabeth Murdoch
at Chocolate Decadence
FLorence Kizza and friends at Chocolate Decadence
Kate Carey & Reagan Such at a DIAD
Shana Stark & Kelly Staller at a Cottage Meeting
Alex Gaglio & Staci Sufka at a Cottage Meeting
Marybeth Tate & Amanda Mitchell at a Cottage Meeting
Kim Anglemyer & Elizabeth Murdoch at a Cottage Meeting
Denise O’Sullivan, Samantha Vasallo & Jen Minton at a Cottage Meeting
picture show
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Spirit of Giving Wish List
The Spirit of Giving Network committee has approached 22 non-profit organizations in the SOG network to provide us with
their top 10 wish list items. The following is the list of wishes. If you can fulfill any of these wishes, please e-mail the Spirit of
Giving Network at [email protected] and leave us your name, phone number, e-mail address and what you can
donate and we will be in touch with you to make arrangements to pick up the item/items. Thank you so much.
Achievement Centers:
Arts & Craft Supplies
Backpacks
Computers
Copy Machine
Digital Camera
Hygiene Items
Toiletry Items
All Things Possible:
Sponsored Events/Trips
New Clothing
Sports Apparel
Book on Goal Setting
School Supplies
Computers
Grant Information
Gift Cards
Transportation Vehicle
Boy’s & Girl’s Club - Boca:
New Building
Mini Bus
Computers & Printers
Copy/Fax Machine
12 Benches
Area Rugs
High Table and Chairs
Leather Sofa and Chairs
Drum Set & Guitar
Boca Helping Hands:
4 Flat Screen TV’s
Computers
Lift Gate
6 Toilets
Cabinets & Sinks
Carpet
Kitchen Equipment
Metal Shelves
Tables and Chairs
Hand Fork Lift
Boca Raton Community Hospital:
Advertising
Photos
Caring Giving Youth Project:
Computer
Storage Space
Grant Writer
Website Makeover
Illustrator/Graphics Person
Statistician
Complex Care Manager
PR/Communications/Outreach Person
F-T Administrative Assist.
Color Copier and supplies
Provision of cell phones
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Community Food Pantry:
New Phones
New Ice Machine
Free Storage for Food /supplies
Food
Expansion of Current Facility
Volunteers
Dixie Manor:
Car Seats
School Supplies
First Aid Kits
Hurricane Supplies
Florence Fuller - East:
Diaper Supplies
Underwear & Socks
Backpacks
Educational Toys
Head Phones
Gatorade
Tables
Tutors
Sports Equipment
Florence Fuller - West:
Diaper Supplies
Educational Toys
School Supplies
Afterschool Building
New Basketball Court
New Playground
Remodel Bathrooms
Remodel Teachers
Lounge
Sports Equipment
Bus
Home Safe:
Flat Screen TV’s
Gift Cards
Itunes Gift Cards
Sheets & Towels
Toiletry Items
7 Passenger Van
Horses & the Handicapped:
Dress up Clothes
Computers
TV
Riding Equipment
Scholarships
Volunteers - Classroom help
Volunteers - Feed/clean
Barns
Arena Equipment
Horse Equipment
Large Storage Bins
In the Pines:
Used Clothing
R. Stone - English
Copy Machine
Cubbies & Shelves
Vertical Blinds
Gift Cards
Guidance Counselor
Volunteers - Homework
Cleaning Supplies
Office Supplies
It’s Just 4 Kids:
New Clothing
Prom Gowns & Tux
Shoes & Socks
School Supplies
Computers
Fundraising Help
Hygiene Items
2 Bikes
Kids@Home:
Sponsor Driving School
Baby Items
Copy Machine
Digital Camera
Gift Cards
Phone Cards
Apartment Starter Kits
Hurricane Supplies
Kids in Distress:
Car Seats
Cribs
Diaper Supplies
Strollers
School Uniforms
School Supplies
Bedding Items
Suitcase, Duffle Bags
Let’s Grow Well Together:
Educational Workbooks
Computers
TV, DVD, VHS
Videos
Building
Grant Information
Volunteer - Tax Help
Volunteers - Child Care
Health/Wellness Fair
Milagro Center:
New Clothing
T-shirts with Logo
Computer
Office Chairs
Pearl City C.A.T.S.:
School Supplies
Computer Software
Computers
TV’s
Funding - Computer Coaches
Funding for Trips
Volunteers - Tutor
Sports Equipment
15 Passenger Van
RCMA Farmworkers:
Snacks
Computer Repair
Snacks
Volunteers - Afterschool
Paper
Poster Boards
Printing Supplies
Staplers
7 Passenger Van
The Arc of Palm Beach County:
Swing Set
Renovations
Funding - Adapted Equipment
Funding - Field Trips
Home Goods & Appliances
New Mattresses
Gift Drive
Volunteers - Basic School
Volunteers - Walk-a-thon
The Haven:
BBQ’s
Cooking Classes
Field Trips
Sports Activities
Bathing Suits
Dress Shoes
Bedding Items
Pillows
Hygiene Items
Snorkeling Gear
Room Divider
Shelves
Tables
Vertical Blinds
15 Passenger Van
Peter Blum Family YMCA:
New Clothing
Books
Materials Special Needs
Math Materials
School Supplies
Shelves
Volunteers - Tutor
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The Path You Choose by Tina Towery
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth.
~ Robert Frost
It’s hard to believe that here we are,
already choosing a new path by trying
to decide what we would like to do for
the Junior League next year. Each
member receives a ‘placement’ or specific role within the League serving on a
committee. The descriptions of our different committees and placements can
be found in the JLBR Options
Catalogue. This document can help you to narrow down
your search, with detailed information about requirements,
meeting times, and purpose of the roles. Then, you are given
a chance for face to face information gathering at the JLBR
Annual Placement fair prior to our April General Membership
meeting on April 14th at 6 p.m. The Placement Fair is your
opportunity to look down the different “roads” you can take.
It is the time designated for you to speak directly with the
newly slated committee chairs. If you have any questions
regarding a certain committee placement, this is time to get
your answers. Each committee will have a table set up so you
can walk around and get a feel for what each placement has
to offer. Trying to decide between a fundraiser and a com-
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nominating/placement
munity placement? This is the time to talk the committee
chairs and find out what the committee is all about and what
your potential responsibilities will be.
You will be given a Placement Interview form by the
Nominating Placement committee. Please turn in this form by
Thursday, April 16th. It is very important that you list your top
THREE committee choices. While we do our best to place
members in the committee they choose as their first choice, it
is sometimes necessary to move onto the second or third
choice. If you do not turn in a form, we will have to place you
where we need committee members.
If you have any questions or are unsure of a placement,
please contact your Nominating Placement advisor. New
members will meet with a Nominating Placement advisor at
the March new member core meeting. See you at the fair!
PRIVATE TUTORING
Rebecca G. Robbins, M.Ed.
English Literature & Essay Writing
Reading Comprehension & SAT Prep Strategies
ADHD Students Welcome!
12+ years of experience
561-674-2462/[email protected]
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And the Award Goes To . . . by Melinda DeHoff
It is hard to believe that another League year is almost over
and summer will be here before we know it! It is a JLBR tradition to present our annual awards at the May dinner meeting. This year’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12th,
and we need your help with the nominating process. Please
take a look at the awards descriptions that follow and think
about whom you would like to nominate. We need you to
complete the nomination form and submit it no later than
Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
The Awards Task Force, which consists of the VP of Personnel,
President, President Elect, Nominating Placement Chair,
Nominating Placement Chair Elect and Sustaining Advisor to
the Board, will meet and make a recommendation to the
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
2008-09 AWARD NOMINATION FORM
Name of Member Nominated:
Award Designation (Founders, Outstanding Service,
Outstanding Sustainer, Torch or Starburst . . . see descriptions below):
Give specific reasons why you feel this person is deserving of the award:
List the candidate’s volunteer service and leadership roles:
Name and contact information of nominator:
You may use this form to submit your nomination or you
may write a letter explaining why your nominee deserves
the award. Please e-mail all nominations to Melinda
DeHoff, Vice President of Personnel, melinda_dehoff
@yahoo.com, or mail to her at 4045 N.W. 6th Street,
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.
Nomination deadline: April 7, 2009
DESCRIPTION
OF
AWARDS:
Founders Award: Created in honor of the founding members of JLBR, this award is presented to a JLBR member in
recognition of outstanding service to the League. The
award is presented to an active member in good standing
who has been a member of JLBR for at least three years.
The award recognizes the dedication, motivation and
enthusiasm of a member who has earned her the respect
and admiration of her colleagues. The Founders Award
recognizes exemplary performance within the JLBR over a
period of time.
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jlbr awards
Board regarding the award recipients. All Active members in
good standing are eligible, including committee chairs, chairelects, and Board members. The current JLBR President is not
eligible.
You can view the past winners whose names are showcased
on a Wall of Fame at the Vegso Community Resource Center
If you have any questions or to submit your award applications please call or e-mail Melinda DeHoff, Vice President of
Personnel, at 954-557-5451; or [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at the Annual May Dinner
meeting where we will recognize and award our outstanding
members.
Outstanding Service Award: This award is presented to a
JLBR member who has taken her active Junior League
involvement and training into the community to make a
major contribution through volunteer service. The award
winner must be an active or sustainer in good standing
who has been a member of JLBR for at least three years.
The award may be given for outstanding achievement
through JLBR in the community or the award may be presented for outstanding service in the community over a
period of time. Please note “community” is defined to
include and extend beyond a JLBR project.
Outstanding Sustainer Award: This award is presented to
a sustaining member of JLBR in good standing. The award
recognizes a member’s dedication, motivation and enthusiasm and has earned the respect and admiration of her
colleagues and will recognize exemplary performance
within the JLBR over a period of time.
The Torch Award: This award will be presented to an
active or sustaining member of JLBR in good standing.
The Torch Award recognizes a member who is a true pioneer, who embraces innovation and creativity. This member willingly forges into new territory, breaks new ground
or takes on something never before attempted. She maintains confidence and enthusiasm in the face of doubt,
opposition or barriers. The award winner is someone who
never says never, who does something unique and different and who likely (but not necessarily) achieves desired
goals.
The Starburst Award: This award is presented to a JLBR
active member in good standing who puts forth the extra
effort despite the number of contributions or commitments
she is already doing for the JLBR. The award recognizes
the person you contact if you want something done, even
though she is busy, and you know she will make time to
do the job well. The award recognizes the ability to provide that extra “burst of energy” to help get the task at
hand completed.
Please note that the current JLBR President is not
eligible for these awards.
Chocolate Lover’s Gathering by Kelli Bloechinger
A special thank you to our sponsors Florida Table magazine,
One Thousand Ocean, Altier Jewelers, Paradise Bank, The
Dermatology & Aesthetic Center, Rock With U Entertainment,
Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and xquisite Events.
Melissa Williams & Kelli Bloechinger
With hundreds in attendance, all bundled up in their winter
coats, this event was a great success! Highlights of the
evening included performances by the band Almost Joon, the
presentation of the Community Sweethearts and many fabulous raffle prizes. Congratulations to our very own Cristy
Stewart-Harfmann for winning the 1-carat diamond from the
Altier Diamond Drop!
Participating restaurants for the 2009 Chocolate Decadence
included Arturo Ristorante, Renzo’s of Boca, The Addison,
3030 Ocean, Big City Tavern, zed451, 2 Fat Cookies, 32
East, Blue Martini, Celsius Beverage, Chrissy’s Sweet Treats,
Cugini’s Grill, Donut Divas, Gigi’s, Gol! - Taste of Brazil,
Max’s Grille, Opus 5, Panera Bread, Pranzo, Rocco’s Tacos,
Seasons 52, Slainte Irish Pub, Smart Water, Starbucks, The
Boca Raton Resort & Club, Too Jays, TruBoca, Trulucks, and
What a Cupcake.
We appreciate the support of everyone who attended and
look forward to seeing you again next year!
Chocolate Wishes!
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New Member Project Fabulousness by Jamie Sauer
This year, the new members have been
hard at work on the new member projects. Below is a brief overview of everything they have been working on. Stay
tuned for our exciting presentations in
March and April!
Chocolate Decadence New Member
Project: The Chocolate Decadence new
member committee has organized and marketed the first ever
Mix & Melt – An Amateur Chocolate Competition on February
5th. The new members have worked quickly to name the
event, create an application, rules and regulations, and judging criteria, solicit prizes, recruit competitors, organize set up
and run the event. It was a huge success!
Cookbook New Member Project: The cookbook dinner party
project will be held on Saturday, March 21st. Each cookbook
event has a movie theme to go along with a yummy menu.
There are many different events to choose from that JL members can sign up to host, a backyard BBQ, a Girls’ Night Out,
Desserts only, etc. Sign up to become a hostess or a guest is
available online.
Florence Fuller New Member Project: We are “out with the
old and in with the new” at Florence Fuller Our task is to
completely renovate the teachers’ lounge of Florence Fuller to
create an inviting and peaceful atmosphere. Each member
of our group has set goals and tasks, and we are all working
together for completion. Our completion date is March 21st,
Professional Elegance
by Robin Philpit
Programs l Brochures l Magazine
Newsletter l Layout
(Designer of The Bridge Magazine, Woman Volunteer of
the Year Program, Boca Raton Symphonia Program)
“One of a Kind” Invitations l
Announcements l Business Cards
l Emergency Cards for Children l
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for more information call Robin at 561-750-9036
(a JLBR Member)
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at which time we are organizing a “Surprise” party for the
teachers to welcome them to their new relaxing environment.
We are all so excited to see the results of our hard work and
dedication and cannot wait to relay the progress to the
League at our presentation.
Horses and the Handicapped New Member Project: Our
new member committee has the honor of working on the
Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida Inc., Sensory
Trail. For this incredible project, our committee has been
working diligently. When completed, the trail will house
weather-resistant structures that will enhance and engage the
riders and horses in advanced sensory methods. Our group
has set an unveiling date as early as March! If you would like
to get more information or would like to help in making this
vision come alive, feel free to contact, Natalie Warren at
252-218-2129.
In the Pines New Member Project: On April 4, 2009, the new
members will host a reading workshop for the residents of In
the Pines focusing on the importance of parents reading
aloud to their children. You can assist in making this event a
true success by donating new or gently used books, by making a cash donation for the purchase of books or by signing
up for this DIAD. Books and donations will be collected at the
March General Membership Meeting. There is also a drop
box for donations at the VCRC.
Kids in Distress New Member Project: Our committee is performing a home makeover for a needy family, hopefully to be
accomplished in the month of March. The project entails the
collection of furniture, appliances, and various articles for
children. We are excited about this project, as it encompasses the very spirit of what the Junior League fully embraces:
that is, truly making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate in our community.
Milagro Center New Member Project: “Kids in the Kitchen”
is the new member project for our committee in 2008/2009.
The initiative, which began in 2006, engages kids in the
preparation of healthy meals and educates them and their
parents regarding nutrition and healthy choices. The committee, advised by longtime sustainer and JLBR past president
Debbie Abrams, will host their Nutrition Day at the Milagro
Center in Delray Beach on Friday, March 27th, from 1 to 5
p.m. For information call Christina Sloan at 561-504-6039.
Public Issues and Advocacy New Member Project: The new
members are working to help implement the Jack Davis
Law allowing leftover food to now be given to soup kitchens
without any legal binds. The new members have been
working with the sustainer project, Boca Helping Hands, to
determine their needs of meat and plastic bags. They are
also working on an informational brochure that will be
used to educate local vendors about the law to solicit the
much needed items and implement the new law.
Spirit of Giving New Member Project: Our committee has
been working on Life Skills Seminars for more than 20 member agencies to attend. First, we surveyed most of the agencies to find out their needs. Then we decided on two different locations and dates – early March and late April, and now
we’re organizing the speakers and events – one is a great
speaker on childhood obesity. We are really excited to reach
out to so many people!
VCRC New Member Project: Our committee was tasked with
the VCRC training, part of Leadership University, Past
President’s Panel Discussion. We are putting together a fun
and informative panel including past presidents of the JLBR to
discuss how to “Have it All- With Passion, Purpose and Pride!”
We all wonder at times - how do they handle - Work, Family,
Friends, Volunteer Time. So, here’s the opportunity to gain
insight into their lives and get motivated to make next year the
Best Year ever in the JLBR. This amazing, one of a kind, event
will be March 26th, from 7-9 p.m. at the VCRC.
New Members of the Month:
Whitney Turk is our December New Member
of the Month. She has already fulfilled all of
her League commitments. She has completed five DIADs. She has already attended five
DIADs, attended the VCRC Grant Writing
seminar, has perfect attendance at our
GMMs and Core Meetings, attended Super
Saturday and she has been a key member of
her new member project on the Spirit of
Giving committee.
Alicia Laufer is our New Member of the
Month for January. She works full time at
as the managing partner of her law firm –
29 employees in three states. She is also
a mom and a wife. She is the co-chair for
her new member project In the Pines. She
is most definitely a go getter and takes
charge. She goes above and beyond and
makes things happen. We are so fortunate to have this lady be a part of our organization. She’s the
one who is there to make sure everyone is fed and everything
looks perfect for the CORE meeting (she helped organize the
food and decorations) even when her baby is at home sleeping after being in the hospital earlier that day (don’t worry
Mom says he’s going to be ok). Watch out JLBR – future
leader coming through!
Christina Sloan was chosen as the New
Member of the month for February. She
was chosen because she has embodied
the ideal of a great chairman. She selfnominated to be chair of the New
Member Milagro Center Project. She
wrote job descriptions and broke the work into bite size, doable bits. She organized an initial dinner for her committee
to get together and plan the project and she invited the active
chairs of the committee to attend. She stayed in touch with
her committee members on a regular basis by e-mail. She
held brief monthly meetings after the New Member Core
Meetings to make sure the committee was on track. She
organized a visit to The Milagro Center and invited the committee to join her. When the committee lost several members,
she stepped up to the plate and took on their work. She has
found ways to bounce back quickly when the committee has
encountered challenges. For all of this great work as a new
member committee Chair, she was chosen as new member of
the Month!
How To Have It All With Passion,
Purpose & Pride!
by Leslie Kennedy and Tanya Rouce
Have you ever wondered
how it is that she looks flawless and fabulous, and her
world remains serene with
the kids in the car, the briefcase in hand, the Blackberry
abuzz, and she still on time
for Junior League meetings
at 7:00 p.m.?
Well you are in luck! On
March 26th from 7 - 9 p.m.
Leslie & Tanya
at the VCRC, the new member class is hosting an amazing event! It your opportunity to
socialize with and learn from our very own past Presidents.
We’ll crack open a bottle of wine as we engage in an interview panel that will enable you to walk away with the knowledge and know-how to advance all aspects of your life!
Space is limited, so please save the date and RSVP quickly to
reserve your space at this one-of-a-kind event.
Contact Amy Gioeni at 561-706-3767 or [email protected] to reserve your seat!
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From a Cook’s Point of View by Mary Lavalle
I know that after the wicked February
we had this year you are ready for
spring, with the warmer breezes, sunshine and blooming flowers. That is
what we are in Florida for right?
Along with that comes all of the planning for the next Junior League year.
Hard to believe the months are
whizzing by the way they are.
Planning is only natural when it comes
to meals, too. Food that is easy to fix,
tasty and full of fresh vegetables and fruit.
This issue I want to feature three cookbooks, Paradise Served
($28.95) from the JL of Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Temptations
($26.95) from the JL of Grand Rapids and Creating Comfort
($26.95) from the Genesis Woman’s Shelter in Dallas Texas.
From Paradise Served:
Healthy Shrimp and Vegetable Bake ~ 4 servings.
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon thyme
1 tsp dried basil, or 1 cup fresh basil chopped
2 cups fresh mushroom halves
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cup sliced zucchini
1 pound peeled deveined shrimp
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil
in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic
and sauté until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in thyme
and basil. Combine the mushrooms tomatoes and zucchini
in a 9x13-inch pan. Stir the shrimp into the onion mixture.
Add to the baking pan. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil
then season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil.
Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
From Grand Temptations:
Beijing Asparagus
2
1
1
2
1
tbsp soy sauce
tbsp sesame oil
tbsp sliced gingerroot
bunches asparagus, trimmed
tablespoon sesame seeds
Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil and gingerroot in a
wide shallow dish. Let stand for 15 minutes. Combine the
asparagus with ½ cup water in a microwave-safe dish and
cover with a paper towel, microwave on High for 6 minutes.
Rotate the dish ¼ turn and microwave on High for 4 minutes.
Plunge the asparagus in cold water to stop the cooking
process; drain. Add the asparagus to the soy sauce mixture
and turn several times to coat well. Remove the asparagus
to a plate and chill, covered with plastic wrap, for 4 hours or
longer. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds before serving.
From Creating Comfort:
Banana Slush Punch ~ Serves 50
8 cups water
4 cups sugar
5 large ripe bananas, sliced
2 quarts pineapple juice
2 (12 ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate, prepared
½ cup lemon juice
2 quarts ginger ale
Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and cook until
the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally remove from the
heat and let stand until cool. Pour the syrup into a large
freezer container.
Process the bananas and a small amount of the pineapple
juice in a blender until pureed. Add the banana mixture,
remaining pineapple juice, orange juice and lemon juice to
the syrup and mix well. Freeze, covered, until firm.
Thaw the frozen fruit mixture for 2 hours and spoon into a
punch bowl. Stir in the ginger ale; the punch should be of a
slushy consistency. Ladle into punch cups.
If you are looking for a cookbook filled with comfort food like
your mother or grandmother used to make this is it.
Tip: If you make soup and want to puree it, wait until it cools.
Hot soup in a blender will blow off the top.
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Satisfy Your Financial Commitment with Cookbooks by Greta Gillis
Have you satisfied your financial commitment to the League yet? Buying
cookbooks is a great way to fulfill this
obligation. You help to support our
community projects, you amaze your
family and friends with new recipes
and can even get something for FREE.
When you purchase cookbooks, you
help to fund all the amazing community projects the League supports. If
every League member purchased or sold just two cookbooks,
we could fund the after school program at Florence Fuller
next year. Won’t you feel great knowing that you help to put
such an important program in place when you support Savor
the Moment?
Don’t you love to hear compliments from family and friends
when you prepare a new recipe? We all have our favorite
recipes in Savor the Moment, but it also fun to go through a
new cookbook to find recipes that will wow your guests. We
sell so many great cookbooks. Stop by the cookbook table
at the next GMM and we would be glad to recommend a few
to you.
What is better then getting something for FREE! When you
purchase five copies of Savor the Moment, you get a sixth
copy for FREE. So stock up your gift closet with copies of
Savor the Moment and you will always have the perfect give
on hand.
Don’t forget that you can always sell cookbooks to a friend
or help us establish a new wholesale account. If you are out
shopping or on vacation and you find a store that you think
would be able to sell Savor the Moment, please pass along
the contact information to us. All you have to do is pick up
a business card and leave it in the cookbook office and we
will take it from there. We will contact the store and hopefully open a new wholesale account.
Dinner and a Movie - A Red Carpet Event by Aimee Gilligan
Opening night is March 21st and all
across Boca Raton, and surrounding
areas, dinner parties are being held in
celebration of our very own Savor the
Moment Cookbook. It’s not too late to
join in on the parties!
The theme this year is Dinner and a
Movie where the menu and cocktail
selections allow hostesses to star in a
major production while guests play very
special supporting role.
Select a Girl’s Night Out event ala Sex
in the City or a family style Italian feast
courtesy of The Godfather. For those
with a designer flair, try The Devil
Wears Prada and serve a gourmet
meal not easily forgotten. Be decadent with a wine and dessert gathering in honor of
Chocolat. Or, invite the whole family and relax with a
Forrest Gump style cookout.
The scene is set for your big premiere. Sign up to be a hostess or simply attend as a guest. Roll camera . . .
ACT ONE: Make the decision to host your special event.
Select the movie theme and party type which best suits your
style. Determine the number of guests to be invited to your
home.
ACT TWO: Contact the new member committee via our
dedicated e-mail: [email protected].
We will upload your information and members will sign up to
attend your party. Each guest will bring a dish from the menu
you selected. We’ll help coordinate.
ACT THREE: Set the stage for entertainment. Have fun with
the movie theme. Decorate your home or create a special
center piece. Request fancy attire or flip flops (JLBR flops of
course!) Be creative and enjoy.
End scene with a smile on your face after this special evening
of food, fun, and new friendships. Hosting a party has never
been easier.
That’s a wrap!
To host an event or attend a party, please e-mail [email protected] or call Anette at 561-251-7066.
Elegant Child
of Boca Raton
Distinctive children’s clothing,
shoes, toys and books
561-416-0152
Mon-Sat. 10 am - 6 pm
www.ElegantChildBoca.com
59 So. Federal Hwy.
1 block So. of Palmetto Park Rd.
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Saks Wows with the Michael Kors Show by Kristin Calder
2009 collection on style.com, ”You don’t need a crystal ball
to know that they’ll all be hits . . .” and the audience agreed.
So many guests came up to me after the show and said how
much they loved the fashion show and they would definitely
wear the gorgeous pieces in the collection!
I would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to Terry
Seminara, Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton General Manager
and Nadia Squarciafico, the Boca Raton PR Manager, who
coordinated the Michael Kors presentation.
Joan Kors, Kristin Calder & Terry Seminara
The Woman Volunteer of the Year (WVOY) Luncheon is a special community event honoring outstanding women volunteers. It also honors great fashion and style thanks to Saks
Fifth Avenue’s presentation this year.
Stop by the Saks Fifth Avenue store at the Town Center Mall
to see the Michael Kors designs and the latest fashion trends
and must-haves for 2009. Don’t forget to tell them you’re a
member of the Junior League and we appreciate their support
of WVOY and the JLBR.
With hip remixes of the Beach Boys and The GoGo’s tunes
playing, Saks Fifth Avenue wowed guests with the Michael
Kors Resort 2009 Collection true to Michael’s style - fresh,
chic and luxurious that made everyone at my table – and from
what I heard around me – ooh and aah.
One of Michael’s favorite pieces was featured in the show – the
pool turquoise and gold brocade tunic with a bateau neckline
and three-quarter sleeves and slit pockets. No wonder it’s one
of his faves. It’s gorgeous! This brocade was also shown in a
dress, which was one of my favorites of the whole collection.
As Laird Borrelli-Persson wrote about Michael Kors Resort
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wvoy news
WVOY Committee wrapped up our big event with a festive and
relaxing celebration at Swoozie’s - Jennie DeWolff, Schuyler
Thompson, Lisa Bariso, Kristin Calder & Jody Cruden
Make Some Cash and Help JLBR Make Money! by Nancy Dockerty
Ladies, as you all know, your Fund
Development committee has been
hard at work this year planning
events to raise money for the JLBR.
We've had two store openings, a
restaurant opening, and are selling
the fabulous and fun JLBR flip flops.
Well, how would you like to come to
an event that doesn't cost you any
$$, but will make you lots of $$$$$?
We are having our second gold party on Monday, March
16th, at 6 p.m. Here's how it works: You bring your old
unwanted GOLD jewelry to the VCRC to sell for CASH and
the JLBR gets 10% of the total proceeds. Our jeweler is
very reputable and is a close friend of JLBR.
We did this event in February, we had nine members
attend, and the jeweler paid $4,000 in cash to the members so JLBR made $400! The feedback from this event
was great:
“I brought my mom and she was shocked to make $650 on
jewelry she found in the bottom of her jewelry box” ~ Jen
Minton, Chocolate Decadence committee member
“It was like ‘found cash’ just sitting in an old box.” ~Pattie
Damron, Sustainer
“I made $461 from my old tangled gold chains, and outdated earrings that I haven't worn in 20 years” ~A Fund
Development committee member
This gold event on March 16th has limited space so please
RSVP today to [email protected] or call 561-620-2553. We
plan to have another party this year so stay tuned!
The Fund Development committee is proud to present
another fabulous shopping event, because we know how
you ladies love to shop! The new Lilly Pulitzer at Town
Center will host an entire day of shopping with an unprecedented 15% off all purchases! Lilly never gives discounts,
so this is your chance to buy that adorable dress you've had
your eye on! Come in on Wednesday, March 25th and see
the spring collection, chat with friends and have a snack
and Lilly Pulitzer will make a donation to the JLBR. See you
there!
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Sustainer Scoop by Lou Ann Such
MARCH!?! It was
just September a
month or so ago.
You baby sustainers have no idea
how fast time goes.
We only have three
more fun filled
Linda Donoghue, Lara Carter,
months left to play
Reagan & Lou Ann Such
this year before it is
summer. Someday I promise to start my article off with a
philosophical thought upon which we can all ruminate. Wait,
doesn’t ruminate mean a cow chewing her cud? Well, my
ruminate is supposed to mean thinking deeply on an important matter. Actually, this is never going to happen as long as
I write the Scoop article, so let’s just go on to other matters.
THANK YOU’S: I will start with Lucille Gioia who plans the
greatest dinners. In February the dinner was at Saporissimo and
a good time was had by all. Barbara O’Connell took us to the
Art Conservancy and then to the Culinary Institute for lunch in
January. Both were stupendous experiences. She topped that
with a trip to the Naples Museum in February. Excellent! Thank
you to the ten Sustainers who held cottage meetings for the
Actives on February 10th. They were Joyce DeVita, Wanda
Harrold, Dorothy MacDiarmid, Kay Cook, Denise Alman, Helen
Ballerano, Kate Toomey and me. Thank you to Mary Lavalle for
holding a needlepoint class at the VCRC. Bet you did not even
know we had a needlepoint group.
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sustainer news
VALENTINE LUNCHEON: We have a special “thank you” to
Renee Feder and Laura Stoltz for another fabulous lunch at
The Gazebo. I didn’t think they could top what they did last
year, but they did. You have just got to come to one of these
events to find out what you are missing!
BOCA HELPING HANDS: As you all know, our project this
year is Helping Hands. A lot of us have been sorting food at
the warehouse every Tuesday afternoon for several weeks. I
cannot mention names because I will forget one person and
insult someone. Then we helped address 5,000 invitations
for their big fundraiser on March 14th. Now we need to figure out how to have more food donated. Almost all of their
food is donated in the fall and winter months. By July or
August they have hardly any food left. Put on your thinking
caps to come up with ways to have schools, churches, businesses, etc., donate more food in the spring and summer.
Finally, they desperately need children’s clothes and shoes of
all sizes. Please bring these items to the VCRC. Thank you
CHOCOLATE DECADENCE: This year was by far the best
Chocolate Decadence ever. The food, chocolate and wine,
etc., were delicious and ever flowing. It was cold as can be
in Florida, and still everyone had a great time.
Congratulations to Andrea Garcia and Jennifer Minton, the
co-chairs, for an extraordinarily well done job. And, congratulations to our own Cindy Krebsbach who won the chocolate
bake-off contest. I insist that you go next year. So what if you
gain five pounds in one night?
COMING EVENTS: BOCA FESTIVAL DAYS which Cynthia
Brown and Helen Ballerano are organizing. We will see the
Russian National Orchestra for cultural night. Also we can
see the author, Salman Rushdie, who is very entertaining even
if his books are hard to read. (I didn’t say that.) We can also
see Jamaica Kinkaid, another talented author, who wrote
Lucy. HIGH TEA: We are going to the Flagler Museum for a
tour and a delectable lunch/tea. Helen Ballerano needs to
collect your checks for this event a month before because the
museum must have 90% of the deposit 30 days in advance.
Surely you can commit on time to such an entertaining event.
MUSEUM TOUR: Our last tour of the year will be to the Norton
in West Palm to see the exhibit Landscapes from the Age of
Impressionism. Call Barbara O’Connell to let her know you
would like to join us. Even if you are not an art connoisseur, the
trip to the Norton is still a very pleasant experience.
Have a Happy Easter and/or Passover.
MARCH & APRIL EVENTS
BRIDGE GROUPS: Day - March 6th, Hostess is Mary Mowry,
RSVP 368-8866; April 3rd, Hostess, TBA. Night - March
17th, Hostess is Rita Head, RSVP 392-8640; April 21st,
Hostess is Carol Gunnell, RSVP 338-0020
BOOK GROUPS: MARCH 12: Group I – The Gathering by
Anne Enright, Hostess is Marci Schwenke, RSVP 368-7948.
Group II – The Enchantress of Florence, Hostess is Millicent
Duvall, RSVP 479-0449. Group III – Loving Frank by Nancy
Horan, Hostess is Emily Schelter. Group IV (Night Book
Group) Lucy by Jamaica Kinkaid who will be the speaker at
Boca Festival on March 13th.
APRIL 9th: Book Group I will be going to Lake Mary Marriott
April 6-8 in conjunction with reading Their Eyes Were
Watching God by zora Neale Thurston. Group II – The
Gathering by Anne Enright, Hostess is Ellen Stark, RSVP 2743636. Book Group III, 7p.m., The Shack by William P. Young,
Hostess is Marina Chaney, RSVP 998-2392. Group IV (Night
Sustainer Birthdays
March
1 Lisa Kanzler-Hays
Frances Owen
Nancy Wade
2 Jacqueline Moroco Maloney
Susan Posey
5 Joyce DeVita
Sandra Dreker
Margi Helschein
6 Mary Jane Evans
Emily Zann
8 Juana Franklin
9 Gae Kapral
9 Mary Meloy
11 Carolyn Cunningham
Heide Taylor
12 Mary Cheryl Hargrove
14 Beth King
Julie Ann Clark
15 Cheryl Cleary
Allene Niemiec
16 Kristine Killip
17 Patricia Boynton
18 Mary Lou Eastham
19 Janet Little
21 Elizabeth Pankey-Warren
Group): The Book Thief by Markus zusak, RSVP to LuAnn
Warner-Prokos.
CULTURAL NIGHT: Friday, March 13th, Boca Festival Days
- Alondra de la Parra conducts the Russian National
Orchestra. Tickets range from $50 to $125. Call 1-866571-2787 and mention the Junior League for a 20% discount on tickets. For more info call Cynthia Brown: 3302737
WINE AND JAzz IN THE GARDEN: Thursday, March 19th,
5:30 to 7:30 at the American Orchid Society, 16700 AOS
Lane, Delray Beach – Member $20, Non-members $25. This
is just another fun excuse for drinking wine and listening to
good music. For further details call Dale Workman at home,
495-9172 or cell - 715-1896.
HIGH TEA at FLAGLER MUSEUM: Tuesday, March 24th at
10:15 a.m. Meet at Vegso Community Resource Center to
car pool to the museum. Cost is $33 which will include the
cost of the tour plus a Gilded Age Style Lunch. You MUST
send a check to Helen Ballerano ASAP because we have to
give them the number of ladies coming plus 90% of the cost
30 days before, February 24th or close. Please, please let
Helen know if you are coming.
MUSEUM TOUR: Thursday, March 26th, Norton Museum of
Art Exhibit: “Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism” on
loan from the Brooklyn Museum. Lunch at the museum.
Meet at VCRC at 9:30 a.m. RSVP to Barbara O’Connell at
487-8871.
SCRABBLE: Linda McElwee provides boards, cheat sheets,
the rules, snacks, and the patience to teach anyone interested in scrabble. Needless to say, we have a great time. If
interested, call Linda at 241-1877 or e-mail her at
[email protected].
SPRING LUNCHEON: Thursday, April 30th at zED451 –
Invitation to follow.
Please Note: If your birthday is not listed, please contact the
League office at [email protected] or call 561-620-2553.
27 Carolyn Reil
27 Mary Jo Ridenour
28 Jeanette Himes
30 Jackie Traner
April
1 Judith Carberry
Linda Pollack
4 Ellen Stark
6 Anne Donnelly
7 Louise Glover
Donna Miano
8 Bonny Smith
9 Karen Wadowicz
10 Mary Osborne
Marilyn Osborne
11 Christine Critchfield
12 Mary Csar
Katherine Ferguson
15 Sheila Aucamp
16 Tammy Benes
Laura Cohen-Bull
Ellen Elam
Robin Graziano
Susan Wicker
17 Mary Ellen Hogan
20 Arlette Baker
Susan Martin
21 Nancy Davis
Michele Weizer
22 Helen Ballerano
Renee Feder
24 Jeanne Brander
25 Charlene Toews
27 Laura Mitchell
28 Cheryl Scardina
30 Lisa Bariso
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Susie Martin, Jan Jones & Charlotte Spooner
Geri Penniman and Soozie Childers at Valentine Luncheon
Sheila Aucamp & Wanda Harrold at the Valentine Luncheon
Laura Stoltz & Renee Feder at the Valentine Luncheon
Linda Dutton, Mary Lavalle & Cindy Krebsbach
Lou Ann Such, Jan Jones, Susie Martin, sustainer & Linda McElwee at
the Member Appreciation Party
Kindly and highly recommended by
JLBR Sustainers Gail Hackett & Joanie Robertson
When you need home or office improvements and smaller repairs,
call your local team of experts for a free estimate and ask for Felix or Juan at:
HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIRS OF BOCA RATON CORPORATION
Office: (561) 955-9550
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Cell: (561) 245-0481 or 245-0482
[email protected]
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sustainer picture show
Custom woodwork, kitchen cabinets, closet organizers, wooden floors and decks
List of Advertisers
Antique & Country Pine . . . Back Cover
Andrew Ress, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Barbara W. Hill, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Barbara Winter, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bark-Tique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Benchmark Building & Design . . . . 14
Boca Raton Fitness Boot
Camp . . . . . . . . Back Inside Cover
Carolyn Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cendyn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Daniel O’Hara, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Delray Beach Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dr. Julie Shuman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Inside Cover
ego, the salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Elegant Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Embassy Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Inside Cover
Gil Lichtshein, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Health Care Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hirsch Architects, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Home Improvements & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
It’s Just Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Jacqueline Moroco, D.D.S., M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Krumholtz Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Look Great . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Marsha L. Love, Interior Decorator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Nails by Claudia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Personal Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pine Tree Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rebecca G. Robbins, M.Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Robin Philpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Screamin’ Monkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steven R. Alman, D.M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tobak’s Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
xquisite Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dues Are now Due!
A friendly reminder that dues for the 2009-10 fiscal year
are now due and must be received no later than April 1st.
Amount of dues:
Actives - $159
Sustainers - $124
Interleaguers - $58.00
To remit your payment, please either send your check
made payable to the Junior League of Boca Raton to the
VCRC at Junior League, 261 N.W. 13th Street, Boca
Raton, FL 33432; or you can pay on the JLBR’s website,
members only section at www.jlbr.org. Just click on
“JLBR store” to pay online. If dues are received after
April 1st, a $10.00 late fee will apply.
Active Birthdays
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March
Loretta Rauenhorst
Kirsten Stanley
Susan B. Davis
Lisa McDonough
Stacey Schmidt
Reagan Such
Lisa Romanowski
Carolyn Miller
Dana Holt
Pam Adams
Kristen Ross
Jennifer Charron
Kristen Mack
Elysa Elk
Kimberly Flittner
Amanda Mitchell
Dayna Coffer
Lara Charno
Kelly Korn
Liza Kuntadi
Kelly Staller
Anna Parrott
Jill Patterson
Susan Kaelin
Sandra Jameson
Taylor Mihalko
Courtney Brown
Arete Friedman
Melanie Silkworth
Nancy Griffin
Kara Donvito
Jennifer Blythe
Becky Carlsson
28 Denise O’Sullivan
30 Mildred Strickroot
31 Stephanie Miskew
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April
Marie Johnson
Lynn Martin
Florence Kizza
Delia Weiss
Renee Thies
Megan O’Donnell
Stacey Packer
Karin Bice
Toni Gianfortuno
Kimberly Porterfield
Kirsten Bosse
Michelle Coggiola
Paige Kornblue
Carrie O’Day
Meaghan Coen
Christie Secreto
Pennie Markus
Britton Buist
Kristen Petersen
Sharon Robinson
Pam Hillenbrand
Maria Silvana Galka
Jana Notice Berger
Jessica Palmire
Caroline Angstadt
Sarah Paulsen
Lydia Mayer
Jamie Sauer
Jacqueline Reeves
Little Leaguers
The JLBR Membership would like to congratulate the
following member on the arrival of her Little Leaguer:
Lisa and Jeffrey McDonough on the birth of their daughter,
Riley Shea, born January 14th.
Do you have frienDs in
other Leagues throughout
the country?
If so, don’t you think they would love a
pair of the brand new Junior League flip
flops? You can help us raise money for
our League by sending your friends
information about our flip flops and
giving them our website address
www.jlbr.org so they can order them.
CORRECTION:
CORRECTION: In March 2009 Bridge issue’s Member Spotlight, we
mistakenly printed that Rebecca Robbins graduated from University of
New York. The correct name for that school is New York University.
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Bridge Patrons
The Publications Committee gratefully acknowledges the generous support of THE BRIDGE from BRIDGE PATRONS listed
below. Your yearly contribution of $85 will help us give more to the community by absorbing some of our publishing costs.
Thanks to you, we are well on the way to becoming a self-supporting publication! Send your check to the JLBR office.
Joanie Goldberg
Annie Green
Morgan & Oliver Green
Linda Gunn
Jillian Hasner
Chris & Forrest Heathcott
Diane Hopkins
Leslie Jackson
LuAnn Jarvie
Amy Kazma
Debora & Ward Kellogg
Dr. Michael & Mrs. Cindy Krebsbach
Wendy Kulberg
Mary Lavalle
Sheila & David Aucamp
Carol Auerbach
Gretchen Bieneman
Sharon Sands Budd
Julie Buser
Tami & Steve Constantine
Stephanie Critchfield
Melinda DeHoff
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Deyo
Anne Dickinson
Sue & Ed Diener
Mr. & Mrs. Scott B. Disher
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Donovan
Elysa & Scott Elk
Brenda Lusher
Dorothy & Blake MacDiarmid
Linda McElwee
Janice V. Middlebrook
Shannon Moriarity
Lisa & John Mulhall
Laurel P. Murray-Boynton
Janet Nodine
Marion Norton-Miller
Denise & Robert O’Sullivan
Elizabeth Pankey-Warren
Robin & Tom Philpit
Karl & Dorothy Preusse
Carole Putman
Mary Redman
Kristen & Kevin Ross
Peggy & Stephen Ruzika
Norman Shapiro
Jamie Snyder
Lou Ann & Roger Such
Reagan Such
Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Toomey, Sr.
Ron & Tina Towery
LuAnn Warner-Prokos
Dr. Michele Weizer
Cathy Younis
March 2009
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Board Meeting
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General
Membership
Meeting
Purim
15
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23
MSAT Self
Defense Class
St. Patrick’s
Day
Gold Party
24
Lilly Pulitzer
Event
Sustainer Tea
29
30
Sustainer
Cultural Night
Sustainer
Wine & Jazz
Past President’s
Panel
First Day of
Spring
February 2009
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April 2009
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Easter
19
8
Passover
Begins
Board Meeting
Palm Sunday
12
Deadline for
JLBR Dues
GMM &
Placement
Fair
Thursday
2
9
27
28
lines of communication
3
4
10
11
15
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May 2009
29
30
Candidate
Education Session
38
Saturday
Good Friday
Earth Day
26
Friday
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Spring Has Sprung
April General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
6 p.m. Social - 7 p.m. Meeting
Embassy Suites, Boca Raton
261 N.W. 13th Street
Boca Raton, Fl 33432
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