Fall 2011

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Fall 2011
Junior League of New Orleans
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Lagniappe Staff
Editor
Caitlin Brewster
Assistant Editor
Sarah Roy
Photography Editor
Jessica Cook
Photography Assistant Editor
Kellen Pirri
Writers
Elizabeth Brown
Allison Cannizaro
Mona Chawla
Margaret Roux
Jennifer Schwertz
Danielle Sutton
Allison Waldron
Kelly Walsh
Photographers
Gabriela Barnetzer
Jennifer Chamberlain
Lucinda DeGrange
Alyssa Fletchinger
Elizabeth Hill
Elizabeth Janke
Allison McCammon
Katherine Miller
Caroline Parrish
Megan Watson
JLNO Board of Directors
President
Blanche “Dee” McCloskey
President-Elect
Brandy Baechle Whisnant
Secretary
Shannon McCloskey Able
Treasurer
Connie LaNasa Shannon
Assistant Treasurer
Elizabeth “Beth” Monett LeBlanc
Business and Communications Council Director
Katherine Kleinpeter Raymond
Community Council Director
Alistair “Ali” Ward Kramer
Membership Council Director
Ariane Chrestia Brennan
Planning and Development Council Director
Tara Manalla Luparello
Ways and Means Council Director
Lori Elliott Paige
Nominating Chair
Lorie Guarisco DeMarcay
Sustaining Advisor
Winifred “Wendy” McCarthy Beron
Preferred Partners
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On the Cover
Second Harvest CEO Natalie Jayroe, Head Chef of Second Harvest Chef Tony
Biggs and JLNO President Blanche "Dee" McCloskey gather in the new state of
the art Community Kitchen at Second Harvest to discuss the importance of
fresh fruits and the exciting partnership between Second Harvest and JLNO.
In Every Issue
Letter from the President
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Letter from the Editor
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Contents
Fall Features
5K Etouffee
Fleur de League: Online Marketplace
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Fall 2011-2012 Provisional Class
Buy, Save & Serve: Shopping Card
Meet the Board
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Second Harvest and JLNO: Harvest the Music
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Inside the League
League Member in the Community
Living Well: 504 Fit Camp
Heard Around the League
Children’s Cookbook Recipe: Tutti Frutti
Calendar of Events
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Custom Publishing Editor
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Layout & Design
Lisa Finnan
Advertising Executive
Peggy King Bruce
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Letter
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P r e s i d e n t
DEAR FRIENDS,
What a wonderful grace and privilege it is to welcome you to the Fall issue of Lagniappe.
This issue of our magazine introduces the 2011-2012 Board of Directors and their beautiful families. These women have already given so much of themselves to our organization
and our community, and I look forward to their leadership this year. City Park served as
the location for the photographs. Did you know that our very own City Park is home to
the oldest stand of mature live oaks in the world?
Live oaks are a great symbol of strength and the kind of renewal we experience each year
in the Junior League. Before last season’s leaves have fallen, new green growth appears on a
live oak, making it appear as an “evergreen” tree. The League is evergreen, too, as we transition from one year to another and grow stronger with the contribution of new leaders and
community partners.
This year, 160 young women have chosen to join the Junior League of New Orleans as
new Provisional members and keep us evergreen. That makes over 2,000 women committed to voluntarism and to the importance of developing the skills and resources that will
make us effective volunteers and community leaders.
It is an incredible time of renewal for our city and our region. Consider that a city once
thought to suffer from “Brain Drain” has now been named a “Brain Magnet” for innovators, educators and entrepreneurs. With 15 community projects and a collection of
fundraisers highlighting the best of our city in beautiful kitchens and parks, the Freret
neighborhood, as well as local shops and restaurants through our Buy, Save, & Serve card,
the Junior League of New Orleans is proud to be part of the good news about New Orleans.
I am grateful to Lagniappe Editor Caitlin Brewster, Photography Editor Jessica Cook,
and the entire Lagniappe team for the wonderful publication you are reading. Please enjoy
this magazine, share it with a friend and visit our website, www.jlno.org, to learn more
about JLNO projects and partnerships.
Thank you for the joy of celebrating and serving a city I love.
Gratefully,
Blanche “Dee” McCloskey
2011-2012 President
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T H E E N D O F T H E S U M M E R is always bittersweet. I love August because of
the anticipation about the new year — lots of planning, organizing and gearing up brings
excitement for change and forward movement.
Our Fall issue is dedicated to the new 2011-2012 Board members, who devote their hearts
and minds to bettering the League. It’s not easy juggling jobs, children, household needs and
making an impact on the community, but we have the skill sets to make it all happen…AND
WE WILL! Thank you, Board members, for all that you do!
We begin our issue with our Meet the Board feature. Our writers have interviewed all 12
new board members about their great dedication to the League. We also added “fun facts” so
you can get to know the personal side of our board.
Also, in the spirit of organization, we have filled this issue with calendars, so get out your
red pens or should I say smart phones! We have started with an article about our partnership
with Second Harvest, which features the fall lineup for Harvest the Music and have ended with
our newest addition to Lagniappe on the last page of the magazine, the Calendar of Events!
I hope you enjoy our show and tell!
Best wishes on a great start of your year,
Caitlin
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League Member in the Community
Christy Kane
By Allison McCammon
W H E N Y O U A S K Christy Kane about her involvement
in the community, her excitement is immediately apparent. Christy
is the executive director of Louisiana Appleseed, a pro bono-focused
nonprofit organization. According to Christy, Louisiana Appleseed’s
mission is to “increase access to justice, access to education and access
to opportunity.” Rather than providing pro bono services directly to
those in need, Louisiana Appleseed engages volunteer attorneys to
perform policy-oriented research and advocacy. Louisiana Appleseed
also forms partnerships with other nonprofit organizations for the
purpose of identifying social injustices, formulating solutions and
engaging pro bono counsel to affect change.
Christy has a reason to be excited: Since its inception in 2007,
Louisiana Appleseed has been extremely successful in accomplishing its goals. Most recently, Louisiana Appleseed was instrumental
in drafting and promoting legislative policy changes that simplify
the process through which low-income families can obtain clear title to their property. Christy Kane serves as the
Uncertain titles have been a significant probexecutive director of the
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hurricanes Katrina and Rita because without Louisiana Appleseed.
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proper title, homeowners cannot qualify for disaster relief
money. The Louisiana Small Succession Act will enable those
families to preserve homeownership and build wealth.
Christy first joined JLNO in 2004 while working as an attorney at Adams & Reese. Although she was involved in the firm’s
pro bono program, Christy recalls that she was looking for volunteer opportunities outside of her professional capacity. Christy
is the current chair of Power Ties, which she says has been her
favorite JLNO placement. Christy has worked with Power Ties
for the past three years and notes that “the one-on-one outreach
really brings the League to life for me…the evidence of our work
is apparent even within the six-week time period of the program.”
Christy’s work at Louisiana Appleseed and her commitment
to JLNO recently intersected. While working with New Orleans
Outreach on Power Ties, it came to Christy’s attention that there
are inconsistencies in the screening process that is required for
volunteers in New Orleans’ public schools. As a result, one of
Louisiana Appleseed’s volunteers is now researching the various
requirements and how this process might be streamlined in
order to encourage voluntarism in the public schools.
Christy is not the only JLNO member involved in Louisiana
Appleseed. Jessie Haynes, a JLNO member since 2006, was
recently named the program director of Louisiana Appleseed.
In addition, Caroline Fayard serves on the Board of Directors
of Louisiana Appleseed and many other JLNO members have
served as Louisiana Appleseed volunteers.
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5K Etouffee
JLNO’s brand new race goes off “without a hitch”
Photos by Jessica Cook
By Sarah Roy
M A Y 7 , 2 0 1 1 , was a beautiful
day for JNLO’s inaugural 5K Etouffee and ½
Mile Run/Walk, which was held at Audubon
Park. Approximately 500 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities participated in the
events. Anders Tiltnes of Norway, the male
winner of the 5K, dominated the field with a
time of 16:21, and Katie Hamel led the pack
of female runners at 20:13. Eight year old
Drew Thompson and nine year old Aria
Golbitz were winners of the ½ mile, with
times of 3:21 and 3:31, respectively. Truly a
family event, even babies took part in a race
of their own. Cate Gorman, daughter of
League Member Mimi Gorman, won the
baby crawl, a race across a blanket. Winners
received prizes from Varsity Sports, Uptown
Pediatric Dentistry, Styling Stitches, and
Lululemon. The race was expertly coordinated by Chuck George of New Orleans
Running Systems, Inc.
Runners cooled down after the race with
Aquiana Water and Abita Beer, and refueled with Jazzmen Rice, Cabot Cheese, and
Elmer’s Chee Wees. CC’s Coffee, Second
Helping Catering, and Pepsi also provided
refreshments at the event. Post-race entertainment was provided by the New Orleans
Hornets’ Honeybees, A”maze”ing Mazes,
and Radio Disney.
Drew Thompson, Boys Overall 5K Race Winner
and Aria Golbitz, Girls Overall 5K Race Winner.
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Overall Men's Division winner Anders Tiltnes and Overall Women's Division Winner Katie Hamel
pose for a picture during the awards ceremony at the 1st Annual 5K Etouffee Race May 7, 2011.
Co-chairs Kristen Laragy and Lizzie Webb
coordinated the event, which “went off without a hitch! “ according to Kristen. 5K participant Allan Closson, a veteran runner, was
thoroughly impressed with the League’s race.
“I thought it was a great race, well organized,
and Junior League did a super job with it,” he
said. Sophia Lauricella enjoyed the race
because of the opportunity to support the
Junior League’s programs while having a great
time. “I love 5K Etouffee because it is more
than a race, it is an event that brings the whole
community together,” she said.
It’s not too early to start training for next
year’s race, which will be held on Sunday
May 6, 2012, at Audubon Park.
Runners Katie Oliver and Julianna Wind
dressed as crawfish for the 1st Annual 5K
Etouffee Road Race held May 7, 2011.
5K Etouffee Co-Chairs Kristen Laragy and
Lizzie Webb.
Food Sponsor Jazzmen Rice
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the 1st Annual 5K Etouffee in
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Racers Lizzy Fisher, Joelle Satterlee and Danielle
Spino relax after running the 5K Etouffee.
2nd Place Overall Winner Mike Landis with fellow racers Tim
Soslow and Craig Webb.
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Fleur de League:
Online Marketplace
Etsy meets Craigslist meets the Junior League!
By Mona Chawla
JUST A CLICK AWAY…
We all know that our Thrift Shop and the Buy, Save & Serve
Shopping Card are two of the main ways we generate revenue to
support our many community projects, and we do these two
endeavors very well! At a recent Board Retreat an idea emerged to
take the Thrift Shop, the Shopping Card and the incredible, creative
skills of our members to cyberspace, and so, the Fleur de League:
Online Marketplace idea was born! While many of the practical
details and specifics are currently in development by the dedicated
committee members, here’s a sneak peek at what we do know.
The Fleur de League: Online Marketplace website will be
created by a local Covington, La., company, the Magnolia
Development Group with plans to introduce the site to members at the first General Meeting of the 2011-2012 year.
Samantha Daniels, Co-Chair of the Online Marketplace
Committee, describes what we can expect on the site: “Online
boutiques from local retailers and entrepreneurs who may not
have their own websites, but provide services or offer a trade
to the community.”
For example, a League member who makes holiday decorations may want to advertise her designs on a portion of the larger Fleur de League site, or “sitelet,” where shoppers can purchase
directly from her. The “sitelet” option will capture unique products and customers from anywhere, as it is open to the public —
to buy or sell. Additionally members will be able to post items for
sale or items they’re seeking through a classifieds section of the
site. It’s basically Etsy meets Craigslist meets the Junior League!
The committee envisions that the site will be a fun place for mem-
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what members are selling, what members are needing — basically an
online venue for JLNO meeting boutiques, talent, services and needs
to come together to continue serving our League community and
generating funds to serve the New Orleans community.
Members will pay a fee to post a classified ad or to have a “sitelet,” so as more members choose to post an ad or offer their serv-
ices the more funds this can generate for our community projects.
While members will donate to the Thrift Shop, the Fleur de
League: Online Marketplace will provide a place for members to
sell other things, such as sports tickets, furniture and much more,
within the secure environment of League members.
We’re sure to hear more as this committee takes the League
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Photo by: Amy Harang
Front Row: from left - Jen Hale, Jill Hecker, Hilary Jordan, Emily Strong, Kelly Kittok, Dee Murphy, Giselle Caamaro, Katie Cabellero, Jeanie Foster.
Middle Row: from left - Sarah Anne Graves, Kirby Messinger, Susan Kliebert, Jennifer Mackey, Amelie Chaupin, Christy Commisky, Kristy Chavert,
Elaine Kimbrell, Jamie Toso.
Back Row: from left - Jackie McCreary, Rachel Stickney, Stacey Stiel, Colby Dye, Amy Winck, Kathryn Brennan, Caroline Seale.
Junior League of New Orleans
Provisionals of 2011-12
By Kelly Walsh
T H E L E A G U E W E L C O M E D the 2011-2012
Provisional class at a party May 19, 2011. The class got the chance
to meet their advisors, their fellow Provisionals, and members of
the board. This year, the Provisional Welcome Party had a new
twist with a special location. Provisionals and advisors were welcomed by community partner Edible School Yard at the Samuel J.
Green Charter School.
The Samuel J. Green Charter School is a K-8th charter school
in the Freret neighborhood where the League provides financial
assistance and volunteer hours. League emphasis at the Green
Charter School is on its Edible School Yard.
Provisional co-chair, Holly Gordon, notes that League
President Dee McCloskey came up with the idea of having the
party at the Edible School Yard so that the Provisionals’ first experience with the League would be at one of the various League
projects. “It was great. The Edible School Yard was amazing. I
wish I had one in my backyard,” says Courtney Fuller who is a
Provisional this year with her sister, Meredith Fuller.
Holly and her co-chair, Amy Harang, also re-introduced the
bus tour for the Provisionals.
“It had been about seven years since there had been a bus
tour,” says Holly. “We felt it would be a great orientation into
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Photo by: Amy Harang
Front Row: from left - Michelle Hucks, Emily Hunyadi, Meredith Fuller, Drew
Denton, Renae Decker, Jenny Cooper Thomas, Maggie Greenbaum, Emily
Wilson, Jennifer Macias.
Middle Row: from left - Megan Olear Stumpf, Emily Frischhertz Amanda Frentz,
Tomoro Wilson, Ellen Buckley, Mary Lorenz.
Back Row: from left - Amelia Council, Stephanie Vega, Julia Hormes, Meredith
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Photo by Chalon Dominick
Front Row: from left - Kate Bryce, Windi Brown, Sara Norton,
Rosa Asciolla, Katherine Hogg, Kathryn Aikman, Rebecca
Brown, Lauren Abide, Caroline Avegno, Vivian Palmisano.
Middle Row: from left - Melissa Broussard, Jennifer Grigsby,
Natatlie Stubbs, Kelsey Merrick, Kim Nguyen, Marcell
Mouledoux, Jessica Bachmann, Enjoli Nelson, Emily Roberts,
Sandy Scneider.
Back Row : from left - Amanda Hill, Anna LeCorgne, Tiffany
Hess, Meredith Maxwell, Jennifer Bernard-Allen, Colleen
Jarrott, Mysheka Battiste
Photo by: Jessica Cook
Front Row: from left – Amy Krozely, Kyle Kehoe, Alison Darnell, Sarah
Chrestman, Colleen Arceneaux, Danielle Durso, Anne-Marie Crifasi, Julie Babin.
Middle Row: from left - Jessica Krinke, Jennifer Knapp, Chana Doreaux,
Stephanie Dehoog, Robin Burck, Katie Kelly.
Back Row: from left- Keidi Dugan, Kate Daigle, Mary Anne Purcell, Amanda
Caldwell, Sarah Bookter, Coleena Wolfe, Kellie Camelford.
Photo by: Jessica Cook
Front Row: from left - Amanda Landry, Katy Bowman, Dawn Palerno,
Allison Pucneky, Carey Pi, Lauren Holland, Allison Suhren.
Middle Row: from left - Laurie Peirce, Caroline Rittner, Andrea Recher,
Lacey Seymour, Amy Landry, Rhonda Stephens, Leslie Talent.
Back Row: from left - Brie Howard, Mary Ashley Johnson, Tracy Joseph,
Elizabeth Williams, Margot Want, Carrie Quick, Kelly Spears.
Front Row: from left – Nicole Laan, Michelle Kulhanek, Nina L’Hoste, Robynn
Beck, Michelle Yenni, Hilary Harrison, Mary Taylor, Sarah Tysoe, Julia
Widmann, Pearce Webb.
Middle Row: from left- Courtney Sutton, Kim Alen, Alyce Auyo, Jennifer Meb,
Katy Hager, Meg Kramer, Anna Justice, Gina Jackson.
Back Row: from left - Courtney Fuller, Eugenie Helmka, Liz Ford, Erin Fontenot,
Meghann Andrew, Lauren Fornoff, Kerry Flanagan, Elizabeth Feigley.
Junior League.”
On the bus tour, the Provisionals got to tour the Thrift Shop
as well as meet the current Thrift Shop chair, Maria Huete, and
other Council members. The Council members shared with the
Provisionals how the various Councils serve the League.
The bus tour also gave the Provisionals a chance to tour
Second Harvest and learn about the League’s involvement in the
backpack program. The tour was capped off with a trivia game
so the Provisionals could test their knowledge of the League and
win prizes like Junior League caps and cups.
This year’s Provisional class consists of 160 women. As always,
the Provisionals have a number of requirements they have to fulfill which include eight shifts at the Thrift Shop and one shift at
a Thrift Shop event. They will also complete one shift at
Headquarters, one Fundraising shift and two Community shifts.
The Provisionals will also plan, participate in and staff a
Provisional project with members of their Provisional class.
Provisional members are looking forward to getting involved
in the League.
“I joined JL to become more active in my community and to
take advantage of the volunteer and personal development
opportunities the organization presents,” Courtney says.
Meredith agrees, adding, “I am looking forward to meeting
some wonderful new people at the same time.”
This year’s Provisional class is already off to a great start learning about the many opportunities League members have to
enrich the lives of those in our community and further the purpose of the Junior League.
www.jlno.org
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and there’s no other school like ours.
Please come see for yourself.
! !
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ST. GEORGE’S
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Nursery- 8th Grade
Tours Available.
No Appointment Necessary.
923 Napoleon Avenue • 891-5509
www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com
St. George’s Episcopal does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin.
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Lagniappe
Shopping to Save and Serve!
The new Buy, Save & Serve event formerly known as the Shopping Card!
Photo by: Lucinda DeGrange
Use your card to save 20% on items that never go on sale!
By Mona Chawla
T H I S Y E A R T H E S H O P P I N G C A R D takes on a new look and
name but maintains its tried and true purpose: to utilize 100 percent of the revenue earned by the fundraising event to underwrite the Junior League’s effective
community projects in the greater New Orleans community.
Each year the Junior League of New Orleans helps local families get a head start
on holiday shopping and saving through the Buy, Save & Serve event (formerly the
Shopping Card), which provides discounts of 20 percent at over 125 local retailers!
This year is sure to be just as grand with the new
Buy, Save & Serve event being held Nov. 4-13, 2011.
Save the Date: Buy, Save
The event committee has been diligently working
& Serve Kick-Off Party will be
since the spring to expand the event and has sent over
held at Lakeside Shopping
Center on Saturday, Nov. 5 from
1,000 letters to local and regional vendors requesting
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the mall
their participation in our fundraising event.
entrance to Dillard's.
The Buy, Save & Serve card is sold for $35. Your
With the purchase of a $35
$35 teaches teenagers the skills necessary to be a safe
Buy, Save and Serve card you’ll
be a Kick-Off Party Guest and
and responsible babysitter through the Safe Sitter
be able to enjoy delicious food
Program. Your $35 helps youngsters and families learn
and beverages being offered by
the importance of nutrition and local sustainability
Lakeside restaurants. There will
through the Edible School Yard at Samuel J. Green
be live musical entertainment
Charter School. Your $35 provides supplies for our
by Daphne Zimmer as well as
fun-filled activities for children
Rebuilding Together, and so many more community
— this family friendly event is
projects benefiting the Greater New Orleans commusure to get you energized for
nity, so spread the word to your friends, families, coyour shopping expedition!
workers and let’s shop until we serve!
Fall Collection
Ladies Boutique
at
6070 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 895-8661
www.perlis.com
Buy, Save & Serve card holders can purchase
so many wonderful items at a discounted price
just in time for the holidays.
8019 Palm Street
New Orleans, LA 70125 • (504) 486-3759
www.cameronkitchens.com
www.jlno.org
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M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
President
Blanche “Dee”
McCloskey
By Mona Chawla
QUICK FIRE:
Blanche “Dee” McCloskey always believed
that she would join the Junior League. She
remembers her mother’s joyful volunteer
involvement and example as a charter member, President, and recent Sustainer of the
Year of the Junior League of Greater
Covington. College and an early professional career steered Dee to the University of
Virginia and Washington, DC. When she
returned to New Orleans, she joined JLNO
in 2004. Dee’s placements in the League
have included Power Ties, Lafayette
Academy Support, and Thrift Shop. Her
service as Planning and Development
Council Director was her first exposure to
JLNO Board service and she was honored to
be asked to serve as the 2011-2012 President
of the Junior League of New Orleans.
How do you see your role as
President of the Junior League?
People often ask me about this role, and I
don’t think they realize what fun it is. It is
truly an incredible honor and privilege to
work with so many talented and generous
women and to be in a position to facilitate
opportunities and remove barriers for them
as they take on new challenges in serving
our city and growing as volunteers. I think
that the President and board members are in
a unique position to see the broad view, to
understand how what happens in one project or council affects other League activities,
and to connect JLNO resources with community need in a meaningful way. I hope
that as President this year, I will be able to
help identify ways we can tell our story and
share more of the “good news” of the Junior
League in our community.
How do you encourage
members of the Junior League?
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Lagniappe
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine Street
King cake or Hubig's Pie: King Cake, but only in
King Cake season!
Saints or Hornets: Who Dat!
Book, Nook or Kindle: Kindle (but still love books!)
Snow or sand: Sand
I believe deeply in our mission. Each placement gives a member the chance to develop
her potential as a community volunteer, build
new skills, and meet new people----it is up to
her to take the chance to try something new
and to seize the opportunity! This year, I hope
that members will embrace those opportunities for learning and embrace the League as
their own. If we don’t support our fundraisers,
speak proudly about our community programs, put only the best items on the Thrift
Shop floor, and invite interested women to
join the League, who will? Each of us owns
the League. Each project and council in the
League makes the others possible. We are able
to fund wonderful community projects
because someone is sorting clothes at the
Thrift Shop, buying a Shopping Card, or
working a Kitchen Tour shift.
What do you look forward to most
this year?
I hope that this year, JLNO members will
embrace our mission, be reminded of what a
wonderful organization they have, and discover many reasons to be proud of their membership. There are so many exciting things
planned! Several new endeavors such as
Judgment Call, College Bound, and the “Egg
Salad ladies” of our Member Outreach committee add variety to our placements and
many longtime placements have new elements
this year. Training & Education will give us a
new format that welcomes Provisionals,
Actives, and Sustainers to participate, Esprit is
giving us year-round opportunities for celebrating League membership, and our Thrift
Shop has already broken new ground with our
“Mighty Men” pick-up days for large furniture
donations. And there is so much more!
What skills have you learned from
the Junior League?
Aside from building great practical skills like
learning how to use a post hole digger on
the Kaboom playground build and choosing the ingredients in green eggs & ham for
breakfast at Lafayette Academy, I have benefited from incredible leadership training.
When I consider my capacity to recognize,
celebrate, and engage the different strengths
League women bring to the table and the
different resources needed for a successful
project, I know that I am a better leader
today than I was when I first joined the
League. One of the most wonderful things
about our organization is the opportunity to
work really hard together, see some things
work really well and a few fall short of our
expectations, and experience this in an environment where we look back on both, celebrate our successes, laugh at ourselves, and
learn how to do things a bit better the next
time around. Incredible things happen
when our members are invited to share their
strengths to build a better League and a better community, and I am incredibly grateful
for my Junior League training. Oh, and our
Marketing Committee is teaching me to
“tweet” this year, too!
M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
President
Elect
Brandy
Baechle
Whisnant
By Mary O’Brien-Huxen
QUICK FIRE:
As former Chair of Strategic Planning,
Brandy Whisnant knows a thing or two
about proper planning and development
within an organization. It also helps that she
has such a great support team of her highschool sweetheart, Tom, their three beautiful daughters: Mary Parker, 8, Addison, 3,
and Ella Grace, 1, a Beta fish with a strong
will to live, and a thriving business. But one
theme remains constant: Brandy knows
how to get things done.
Born in Lafayette, Brandy grew up in
Baton Rouge and graduated from Louisiana
State University. She was an active member
of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and served
as president. One of her favorite college jobs
was conference and event planning for the
faculty, which led her into fundraising for 10
years. But nine years ago, Brandy and Tom,
now her husband, opened their own store,
Wellington & Company Fine Jewelry on
Royal Street, and she could not be happier.
What is your history with the
League?
I have been a very active member of JLNO
for 13 years, which has been a training
ground not only for me but for my family as
well. My 8-year-old daughter Mary Parker,
who has always been inquisitive, has often
asked me about my volunteer work. These
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Skinny Girl margaritas or Superior Grill
margaritas? Superior Grill. Or better yet,
the Velvet Cactus!
Real Housewives or Top Chef? As embarrassed
as I am to admit it, Real Housewives.
Raw or charbroiled? Neither. I am highly allergic.
Kindle, Nook or book? Book. I like to be able to
turn the pages.
Sucre or La Divina? La Divina
Saints or Hornets? Hornets
Harry or Voldemort? Harry!
questions have often led to meaningful and
age appropriate discussions about the
League's community projects and events.
For instance, a couple of years ago when
I was on Project Development, I brought
home a backpack filled with food, from
what has now become our Lagniappe
Backpack program with Second Harvest
Food Bank, to use as a prop for a presentation that I was about to do for the League.
Mary Parker, who was about 6 then, wanted to know what the backpack was for.
When I explained that the food that was in
the bag was the food that volunteers put
together for children in our city who were
hungry and didn't have enough food to eat
on nights and weekends when they couldn't eat at school, I could see that she was
listening but that she really didn't get it. So
I unpacked the contents of the backpack
on our kitchen counter and asked her to
imagine how she would feel if the food
that I had just unpacked was the only food
that she and her sister were going to be able
to have for an entire weekend. Not only
did the visual get the point across, but it
sparked the first of what has become a
series of very meaningful and age-appro-
priate lessons about what I do as a member
of the League and why it is important to
give back to our community.
What is your favorite League
event?
My favorite fundraiser is Kitchen Tour. My
favorite event is the Kitchen Tour Patron Party.
What are your goals for the year?
To learn and absorb all that I can to prepare
me for next year. I have huge shoes to fill!
What are you most excited
about for the League this year?
That we have more than 160 new members
who are eager to learn more about the
League and help us make our city a better
place through the work that we do with our
community projects.
What would you like to expand
upon/improve within the League?
I would like to make sure that everyone, our
members and the community at-large, has a
better understanding of the things that the
League is doing, and has done, to bring
about positive change in our community.•
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M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Secretary
Shannon
McCloskey Able
By Kelly Walsh
QUICK FIRE:
For Shannon Able, the Junior League of
New Orleans is a family affair. Her mother
and grandmother along with a number of
aunts and cousins are all members of the
League. So when her cousins asked her to
join, it was a no-brainer.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Shannon
left to attend the University of Georgia where
she graduated with degrees in business/marketing and public relations. She ended up in
Atlanta, working for a major advertising and
marketing firm. It was in Atlanta where she
met her husband, Patrick. It was important to
Shannon that she join the New Orleans chapter, so she transferred from the Atlanta chapter into the New Orleans chapter to maintain
her active enrollment in the Junior League
What pulled you and your husband
back to New Orleans and to
re-open The Party Basket?
After nearly monthly visits to New Orleans
from Atlanta while planning my wedding,
we moved back to New Orleans and I went
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Lagniappe
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine Street.
Saints or Hornets: Saints.
CC’s or PJ’s: PJ’s, after all I have a son named PJ.
Parkway or Domilise’s: Domilise’s.
Hanson's, Harrison’s or Plum Street Snowball:
Plum Street.
Mardi Gras or out of town: Mardi Gras.
Rebirth or Soul Rebels: Rebirth.
Zoo or Aquarium: Zoo.
Abita or Dixie: Abita.
King or Doberge: King Cake.
Audubon or City Park: Audubon.
Gala or Shopping Card: Shopping Card.
Jambalaya or Plantation Cookbook: Jambalaya.
Register or Sorting at Boomin Deals: Register. I
like the cha-ching! Although Miss Stella makes the
sorting fun!
Fun Facts: Shannon and Patrick have three children: 3 ½-year-old Sydney, 17-month-old Madison,
and adorable newborn Patrick “PJ.” Sydney and
Madison go to the Greenie House at Shannon’s alma
mater, Newman. Shannon is a sports fan including
the Saints, the Atlanta Braves and the Hornets.
Drew Brees is her favorite Saints player. She loves
cooking, traveling and enjoying time with friends.
to work for a small events firm. A short time
later I decided to open my own company,
Pizazz Planning. This led me to my next
endeavor: purchasing The Party Basket. After
a summer of being closed to renovate and
purchase new inventory, The Party Basket
reopened in September 2009.
What is your favorite thing about
owning your own business?
Having so much fun! Parties are a way of life
in this town. We can pull it together in a few
hours or plan for months and each event is
special and unique. Owning the shop, I
really get to know people, their lives, their
families and their special celebrations –
weddings, baptisms, births, birthdays,
debut parties, etc. I feel very lucky.
What was your favorite Placement
while in the League?
Because of my love of getting to know
people my favorite League placement was
the Thrift Shop. I have childhood memories of accompanying my mother to the
Thrift Shop where one of my mother’s
League Placements was decorating the
windows. I grew up going to the Thrift
Shop. Now, it is the positive impact that
the Thrift Shop has on the community
and the sense of family that the shop
offers that draws me to the Thrift Shop
and the League.
What excites you about serving
as Secretary to the Board and
Standards Chairs?
Organizations have to have rules so we can
accomplish what we do for the community.
Holding people accountable enables us to do
what we promise our community partners.
However, we realize we are a volunteer organization and life happens and we need to be
understanding and supportive.•
M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Treasurer
Connie
LaNasa
Shannon
By Brook Brown
QUICK FIRE:
Connie Shannon is a true New Orleans
woman. She was born and raised in New
Orleans and attended the Academy of the
Sacred Heart and Tulane University, where
she majored in accounting and received her
Bachelors of Science in management. In
fact, she has only spent one summer away
from New Orleans as a White House intern.
She was later introduced to Jay Shannon, a
management consultant for Booz &
Company, by Jeanne Ogden (a JLNO member) and they were married several years
later. They now have four children: Collin,
11, Colby, 9, Colette, 5, and Chloé, 2.
Connie first joined JLNO in 1999 and
has subsequently served as treasurer for several councils as well as held placements for
Holiday Marketplace, Placement and
Provisional Advisor and Safe Sitter, in
which her own son was a participant this
summer. However, Connie’s favorite placements have included working with children
because, “those activities brought huge
smiles to the childrens’ faces and mine.”
Connie often even includes her own children in her JLNO activities by bringing
them along for any activity from Thrift
Shop drop-offs to board meeting lunches.
What is your favorite Provisional
memory?
In the summer of 1999, I served 14 consecutive Saturdays at Headquarters doing
accounting for Cookbook. Three other
Provisionals worked shifts then and we
formed a great bond. Two of us became
JLNO board members.
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Galatoire’s or Emeril’s: Galatoire’s, followed by
drinks at the Carousel Bar and Pat O’Briens.
Book or book on tape: Book, The Devil in the
Junior League.
Harry Connick Jr. or Little Wayne: Harry Connick Jr.
Bravo or MTV: Bravo.
Fun Fact: Connie played piano in a Junior
Philharmonic Society Concert where Harry Connick
Jr. also performed.
What are your goals as Treasurer
for this year?
My main goal is to be conservative with our
finances in order to make the largest impact
on our community in the form of dollars and
volunteer hours. I would also like to re-define
the role and reduce the number of Council
treasurers, add a credit card machine to the
Thrift Shop to help increase sales revenue
from our largest fundraiser, provide financial
guidance to our newest fundraiser, Fleur de
League online marketplace, institute a payment plan for membership dues, and to
review our financial, investment and endowment policies, and update them, if needed.
What does JLNO mean to you?
JLNO is a way to reward myself by meeting
other busy women who dedicate themselves
to making a difference in our community
through voluntarism. I am a “numbers” person and am so honored to serve as Treasurer
of this incredible, 87-year-old nonprofit.
How has JLNO changed you?
It has been a fabulous training opportunity
to build my leadership, financial, organizational and team-building skills. Each year
has been more rewarding, and each experience makes me a better person.
What has JLNO taught you?
I have learned so much from JLNO with
time management, listening skills, Robert’s
Rules and team building. For my placement this year, the JLNO has broadened
my financial and accounting skills. Until I
started drafting our 2011-12 budget in
January 2011, I did not truly understand
the magnitude of our organization and the
depth of our touch on the community. I
have also gained a better understanding of
personnel issues as a member of Personnel
Committee and hiring our Accounting
Manager this summer.
If you had a whole day to spend
just on yourself in New Orleans,
what would you do?
I would go to the spa in the morning, followed by shopping and tea at the Windsor
Court.•
www.jlno.org
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M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Assistant
Treasurer
Elizabeth
“Beth”
Monett
LeBlanc
By Margaret Roux
QUICK FIRE:
At the recommendation of a colleague,
Elizabeth “Beth” LeBlanc joined JLNO seven
years ago as a way to meet new people and
generate new business connections. Although
she was born in New Orleans and attended
undergraduate school at Tulane University’s
A.B. Freeman School of Business and graduate school at the University of New Orleans,
Beth had spent her formative years in the
“Jambalaya Capital of the Word,” Gonzales,
La. The Metairie couple has two children,
Mary Margaret, 7, and Trey, 4.
What is your favorite thing about
the League?
I find that the League is an outlet for me
socially and professionally. I enjoy spending
time with such a wide array of intelligent
and talented women.
Over the years what have you
learned from the League?
Joining the League has provided me with
much more than the friendships and connections I originally set out to create. It
has provided me with an opportunity to
embrace my new hometown and develop
leadership potential, as well as be a part of
an outstanding organization that has
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Lagniappe
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Magazine or Bourbon Street: Bourbon Street.
King cake or Hubig’s Pie: Hubig’s Pie.
Saints or Hornets: It doesn’t matter. I always root
for the home team.
Book, Nook or Kindle: Book.
Snow or sand: Sand.
tremendous impact on both women and
the New Orleans community. The Junior
League is the training ground for the
women of our community. Our members
can be found on not-for-profit boards
across the city. I know that by the end of
my tenure on the board, I will be able to
confidently and effectively volunteer and
participate in any organization.
How has your career helped your
volunteer efforts?
My career as a commercial lender at
Whitney Bank for the past 15 years has
given me great insight into the financial
world, and I have my expertise by serving
on the Financial Council for the past several years. Staying on the same council is not
something that I would necessarily recommend — it just kind of happened that way.
It would figure that this year, when I had
made up my mind to broaden my horizons
and switch councils, the lovely ladies arrived
on my doorstep!
You are celebrating your 10th
wedding anniversary.
Congratulations! How has your
husband supported the League?
I give my husband all the credit. Without his
constant help and support, I would not be
able to juggle all of the balls that I do. When
I thought I might not be able to accept this
position — that it might be too much of a
commitment — he was the one that assured
me that we could make it work.•
M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Business and
Communications
Council Director
Katherine
Kleinpeter
Raymond
By Danielle Sutton
QUICK FIRE:
With a Ph.D. in civil engineering, working efficiently comes naturally to Katherine
Raymond. She plans to apply her efficiency
to the businesses of JLNO in helping the
chairs on her council run and market the
businesses of the League to their full potential as the Business and Communications
Council Director.
Born and raised in New Orleans,
Katherine is married to Beau Raymond
and has three children, Sydney, Charlotte
and Kate. She attended both the School
of Engineering and graduate school at
Tulane, where she was a member of Chi
Omega sorority, with which she still
remains very active.
Prior to her current board position,
Katherine was a writer, Assistant Editor
and Editor for Lagniappe, and Editor for
the League.
What role has most prepared you
for leadership in the League?
Lagniappe was wonderful preparation for
leadership in the League because of the
broad view it offered of our community
projects and partnerships, fundraisers and
membership. Through serving on the
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Hansens or Plum Street: Plum Street! Our family
walks there all the time.
PJ's, CC's or Rue: PJ’s. I love all NOLA coffee
shops, but PJ’s has a special place in my heart
because I started going there in high school.
Favorite in-town activity: Audubon Zoo and
Aquarium.
Favorite out-of-town getaway: Sandestin.
Fun fact: I’ve toured Egypt’s pyramids – on
crutches!
Business and Communications Council for
three years, I’ve learned so much about the
operations of our businesses and our relations with the community.
What are some things you are looking forward to working on this year?
I want to take the excellent work that has
been done in the past and grow from it. A
big push in communications this year will
be in social media and marketing. A new
JLNO website is preparing to launch and
along with that will be an increase in blogging, Facebook and Twitter updates to followers from within the League as well as
outside.
I look forward this year to the opportunity
to learn from and grow with the amazing
women I am working with on the board
and on my council. The talent is inspiring,
and I know we will all work so hard to move
the League forward.
What has been your most rewarding Junior League experience?
Working behind the register at the Thrift
Shop. I know that’s not a normal answer but
let me explain. Neighbors, who are regulars
there, know the staff and feel a connection
to the place and experience. It’s a sense of
community. I had the honor of meeting a
woman who has gone from getting her
prom dress there to purchasing supplies for
the classroom in which she now teaches.
The Thrift Shop is meaningful to her, and
that makes it meaningful for so much more
than the considerable funds it raises to fuel
community projects.•
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M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Community
Council
Director
Alistair “Ali”
Ward Kramer
By Margaret Roux
QUICK FIRE:
Ever heard the old phrase, “like mother
like daughter?” For the Ward Kramer ladies
the saying holds true. Alistair “Ali” Ward
Kramer joined the League eight years ago
in the footsteps of her mother, JLNO sustaining member Rita Ward, and Ali’s 8year-old daughter is already looking forward to joining the ranks.
“I was always impressed with the level of
camaraderie my mother shared with her fellow League members,” says Ali. “I was also
impressed with her dedication to volunteering in her community.”
But it’s her own commitment to the
community that keeps her dedicated to the
League and all of its projects and endeavors,
and makes Ali the perfect person to serve as
2011-2012 Community Council Director.
This past August, Ali and her husband,
Andrew, celebrated their 15th wedding
anniversary. The couple and their two children, Nathaniel, 10, and Katherine, 8, live
Uptown. Ali is Of Counsel with the law
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Lagniappe
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine
King cake or Hubig’s Pie: Both!
Saints or Hornets: Saints
Book, Nook or Kindle: Book
Snow or sand: Snow.
firm of Gieger, Laborde, & Laparouse.
What do you most enjoy about
the League?
I most enjoy my time serving in the community. I always leave a community project
feeling re-energized and excited about the
future of New Orleans. JLNO is essential to
the city. We commit more than $100,000 a
year to the community and provide literally
thousands of volunteer hours a year. There
is no other organization quite like us.
What was your favorite placement?
Academy, Chair of Freret Neighborhood
Outreach (then Freret Neighborhood
Center), and Chair of the Community
Assistance Fund. I was also the Insurance
Administrator.
In addition to sharing your time with
JLNO, where else can we find you?
I have served as room mother for both of
my children’s classes at Newman. I am also
the Secretary and Book Award Chair for the
Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast, and I
conduct alumni interviews for Dartmouth.
Volunteering at Lafayette Academy, and I
credit that experience as my first real taste of
the major impact JLNO can make.
Where did you live before settling
in New Orleans as a student at
Tulane Law School in 1993?
What positions did you hold before
accepting your new leading role as
Community Council Director?
I have lived all over the country. I am a
native of Birmingham, Michigan; graduated from high school in Tewksbury, New
Jersey; and attended Dartmouth College
in Hanover, New Hampshire.•
I served the League as Chair of Lafayette
M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Membership
Council
Director
Ariane
Chrestia
Brennan
By Allison Waldron
QUICK FIRE:
A local New Orleanian, Ariane Brennan
has been a member of the Junior League for
seven years. She met her husband, Jeffrey, at
one of his fraternity parties, and they have
been married for 14 years. Together they have
two daughters Riley, 8, and Caitlin, 3. Ariane
attended Vanderbilt University and the AB
Freeman School of Business at Tulane
University. In her new position as
Membership Council Director, she wants to
focus on retaining Active members and make
everyone’s League experience a positive one.
Why were you interested in
Membership?
When I was a Provisional, I thought the
coolest jobs were the Provisional Chairs.
They seemed to know everything about the
League. I wanted to be them — the folks
who helped other League members navigate
the obligations smoothly so they can enjoy
the activities.
What are your plans to keep membership strong?
To keep being a member fun and focus on
retention. Once a member goes Active, we
just assume they are hooked for life. We
need to focus on maintaining our Active
members and converting all the fabulous
and energetic Provisionals. We need to
adjust to the needs of our members and
make their experience a positive one. I am
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Galatoire’s or Antoine’s: No question, Galatoire’s.
Favorite League cookbook: That would require me
to cook! Crescent City Moons, Dishes & Spoons if I
had to pick.
Regular Zapp’s or Cajun Crawtators: Regular.
Kindle or real book: Real book.
Central Grocery Muffaletta or Serio’s Deli
Muffaletta: Serio's.
Fun Fact: I must be the only adult on the planet
that has never been to Disney World.
convinced if we listen to our members and
adjust to their needs — more communication tools, embracing social media, offering
a fair balance of volunteerism with social
activities — the League will keep its strong
member loyalty. The Membership Council
is more than keeping obligations in place —
we are the voice of the membership.
How have your past placements
helped you prepare for your Board
placement?
the members, new Sustainer events. It’s
going to be very satisfying to help facilitate
these new activities.
At the Board level, I am loving working
with a fabulous group of 11 other women.
They are extremely intelligent and can help
me expand my own League experiences
learning about other councils. So I guess
you can say I look forward to getting outside my own "Membership box," and, of
course, having fun along the way.
I have lived on Membership Council my
whole League life, bouncing from one committee to the other. Having sat in the seats
of the Chairs will help me be a better guide
to them.
What other organizations are you in?
What are you looking forward to in
the League this year?
Do you have any advice for this
year’s Provisionals?
So many things. On Membership we have
so many new things going on. Our energized Espirit events, the launch of the supportive Egg Salad committee, a new venue
for the September and March meetings, a
new month-long Training curriculum for
Ask questions and go to as many events as
possible. The more they see and do for
themselves, the quicker they will "get" the
League and how they can be an active part
in making it successful. Oh, and go to the
Fat Harry's Social — free beer!•
I am active at my kids’ school, Sacred
Heart; the Newman Alumni Association;
and I am on the Board of the Louisiana
Technology Council.
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M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Planning and
Development
Council
Director
Tara Manalla
Luparello
By Allison Waldron
QUICK FIRE:
As a 10-year member of Junior League,
Tara Luparello has a lot of knowledge about
the League. She began working as a professional fundraiser two days after college graduation. Tara spent a large portion of her career
at Tulane University, most recently in the
Corporate and Foundation Relations office.
After a six-year “retirement” spent working on
freelance marketing and writing projects, she
recently returned to work part-time at
Tulane’s Center for Public Service, where she
is responsible for overseeing the day to day
operations of the International Association
for Research on Service Learning and
Community Engagement. She has been a
part of several grant applications for the
League, particularly for the Get on Board program. Tara and her husband, Don, have been
married for 15 years and they have two children, Mia, 6, and Mireille, 4.
What was your favorite Junior
League placement and why?
I have two: Get on Board — such a worthwhile program that so needed to return to the
community; and Project Development — I
loved looking for new partners for the League.
How do you feel about the
League’s work in the community?
JLNO is such a crucial part of this community. What we can do as 2000-plus women
strong is immeasurable (not exactly...the
Project Evaluation Committee, which is part
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Lagniappe
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Bread pudding or Bananas Foster: Bananas Foster.
Covington Strawberry Ale or Abita Strawberry
Ale: Grey Goose martini.
Stock Swap or Holiday Boutique: Stock Swap.
Favorite Mardi Gras parade: Muses.
Fun Fact: I am a past fantasy baseball champion
who was invited to throw out the first pitch at an
Atlanta Braves game.
of Planning and Development, does just that)!
What is your proudest League
accomplishment?
I am proud to have been a part of the
establishment of the Get on Board program, and a chair for its first two years.
Having worked with the Center for
Nonprofit Resources and the BoardsWork
program (which Get on Board is modeled
after...the organization and the program
were discontinued a year or two before
Katrina), I was excited to use my knowledge and background to resurrect the program. I loved having the opportunity to
see firsthand all of these new faces who
want to make a difference in the city. It
really drove home for me how New
Orleans has changed in a good way. Get on
Board is primarily made up of people who
want to learn how to use their skills to
make a difference in the community and
nominate themselves for the program.
What other organizations are you in?
Start the Adventure in Reading board member, past board member and board president
of Travelers Aid Society, volunteer at my
girls’ school, Louise S. McGehee and the
Krewe of Muses.
Why were you interested in
Planning and Development?
I have worked in development in one capacity or another since 1992 and have experience in Strategic Planning and Evaluation as
well so it fit my skill set.
What do you like to do in your
spare time?
I'm an avid reader (about a book a week,
although with JLNO board responsibilities
lately it has been fewer), and I have a passion for cooking. Having grown up in an
Italian family and then marrying into one, I
love being in the kitchen and we have many
family recipes to work with.•
M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Ways and
Means
Council
Director
Lori Elliott
Paige
By Jennifer Schwertz
QUICK FIRE:
With a strong family tradition of Junior
League involvement and the rudiments of
an impressive volunteer resume, Lori Paige
brings a harmonious balance of confident
preparedness and refreshing enthusiasm for
growth to her new position as Ways and
Means Council Director.
In the course of a conversation one afternoon in July, we chatted about the many facets
of her life, including her personal life, her
League history and her ideas for the future.
Where are you from?
I am originally from Shreveport. I lived there
throughout high school, graduating from
Captain Shreve High, and then went on to
college out of state. I moved to the Uptown
area of New Orleans in 2002. I studied for
my undergraduate degree in communications at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Then continued on to earn a graduate degree (MBA)
at the University of Texas in Austin.
Tell me about your family.
I’m married to John Paige, a physician at
LSU Health and Sciences. I have two sons,
Elliott, 4, and Thomas, 5.
When did you join Junior League
and why?
I joined Junior League in New Orleans for
the 2003-2004 year. I had considered
involvement in the League because of my
family’s history with it. My grandmother was
twice president in the Nashville chapter (during the war) and my mother is a Sustainer. I
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Couch potato or activity minded: Activity. I like
tennis, running and eating out.
Winter or Spring: Definitely spring!
Fun Fact: My real name is “Florida.” This is after
my great grandmother, who was from Kentucky. I
have a bracelet from the 1860s that was given to
her by her father with her name engraved upon it.
had been very familiar with how great the
organization is, what it had done for generations of my family, and how the League gives
back to the community. Plus, being new to
the New Orleans area, I thought that it
would be a great opportunity to meet people.
During your time spent reading
with children, what were some of
the most impactful practices or
reading tips you learned?
I realized how much the kids craved attention and praise, so, more than anything, I
try to give them that.
Any major goals or objectives that
you’d like to share as the new
Ways and Means Council Director?
The one thing I am most focused on for
2011-12 is “Just One Fundraiser.” I would
love to see each member in the entire
League support at least one fundraiser. And
by support, I mean fully understand its mission and personally adopt the advancement
of that fundraiser. As Junior Leaguers, we all
love to do the fun community service proj-
ects, but without the funds from fundraisers, the League wouldn’t be able to sponsor
all of the great community work that we do.
So, I would love to help to increase awareness of all League fundraisers across the
entire membership this year and my hope is
that each member considers making a personal commitment to just one fundraiser.
Now that you’ve built up a few
years of experience in the League,
do you have any advice for this
year’s Provisionals?
Sure! Take a chance and do something to
stretch yourself a little. You should choose
areas that you’re passionate about, but
also challenge yourself to do things in
other areas of the League that may help
you in developing new skill sets. When I
was first asked to participate in the Ways
and Means Council, I thought to myself
that this was a great growth opportunity
but certainly nothing that I would have
gravitated towards on my own. So, be
prepared to embrace the unexpected
opportunities that arise.•
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M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Nominating
Chair
Lorie
Guarisco
DeMarcay
By Allison Cannizaro
QUICK FIRE:
When Lorie DeMarcay joined the Junior
League in 2000, she was looking for opportunities to volunteer in New Orleans alongside other community-minded women.
Her expectations were more than exceeded.
Trained as an attorney, Lorie already had a
large range of marketable skills; however,
she credits the Junior League with helping
her realize she could be a leader.
“The Junior League has given me the
opportunity to learn so many new things —
skills that I never thought I had or could
develop,” she says. “Not long ago, I came
across a website for a local organization that
was looking for a volunteer coordinator. As
I read the qualifications for the job, I realized that I met all of the qualifications for
the job because of my experience with the
Junior League. How great is that?”
Lorie and her husband, Larry, have two
children, Lanie, 7, and Holly, 5. A few years
ago, Lorie traded in her law books and suits
and loves her job as a full-time mom. This
year, Lorie has the important task of leading
the Nominating Committee to find the best
slate of women to lead the Junior League
into the following year.
Why is Nominating important to you?
The Nominating Committee is important
to me because I have a great deal of respect
for the process that governs the committee
in its efforts to seat the future leaders of the
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Lagniappe
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Magazine Street or Bourbon: Magazine.
Snow or beach: Beach (by a narrow margin)
Kindle, Nook or book: Book – I love the smell of
the printed pages.
Favorite Mardi Gras parade: Hermes.
CC's or PJ's: CC’s.
King Cake or Doberge cake: Chocolate Doberge.
City Park or Audubon Park: City Park.
Gumbo or Jambalaya: Gumbo.
Junior League. I am proud to be part of a
committee that strives to be independent
and open minded throughout that process.
What League programs make you
the most excited?
I have developed a real appreciation for
the Thrift Shop. It is truly the workhorse
of our operation and provides much of
the funding that supports our amazing
community projects.
What advice do you have for
Provisionals?
If you want to, get involved. Jump in with
both feet. It doesn’t matter that you don’t
know what you’re doing. We are all keenly
aware that our mission is to train women
volunteers.
What has been your favorite
placement and why?
It is so hard to choose one year as my favorite
because I have truly enjoyed and learned
something new from each experience I have
had. But, if I had to choose one, it would be
serving as Placement Chair. This was the
placement where everything “clicked” for me
and set me on the path that eventually led to
my terms on the board. I gained a deeper
understanding of how the whole organization
worked, and most importantly I realized that
I could be a leader. I worked harder that year
than I ever had before, but also had more fun,
learned more and met so many new people.
In what other community
organizations are you involved?
I have two young girls, so I devote most of
my time outside of the Junior League to
being involved in and supporting their
school.
What are your hobbies?
I love to cook and have a slight obsession
with Cooks Illustrated magazine.•
M E E T
T H E
B O A R D
Sustaining
Advisor
Winifred
“Wendy”
McCarthy
Beron
By Brook Brown
QUICK FIRE:
Wendy is no stranger to the Junior League,
or the board for that matter. She has been in the
League since she was 25, and held multiple
positions on the board including: President,
President-elect, Secretary and now Sustaining
Advisor for the second year. She has also been
involved in many other League projects such as
co-chairing the first Holiday Marketplace
Auction and JL’s Rebuilding New Orleans
project, serving as Advisor, working on Project
Peer Processing and Development, and rewriting the Provisional course, just to name a few.
She has also helped with many other projects
throughout her years of service.
Despite her continued involvement with
JLNO, Wendy also stays busy both at work
and at home. Wendy attended Vanderbilt
University where she earned a nursing
degree. She returned to New Orleans to
manage the neonatal and pediatric intensive
care units at Baptist Hospital and served as
director for Quality Risk Management and
Managed Care there. She then co-founded
the Apollo Group, a health care consulting
Photo by: Neil Hurd
Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine Street.
Saints or Hornets: Saints.
CC’s or PJ’s: CC’s.
Parkway or Domilise’s: Domilise’s.
Hanson's, Harrison’s or Plum Street Snowball:
Sal’s.
Mardi Gras or out of town: Mardi Gras.
Rebirth or Soul Rebels: Rebirth.
Zoo or Aquarium: Zoo.
Abita or Dixie: Abita.
King or Doberge cake: King cake.
Audubon or City Park: Audubon.
Gala or Shopping Card: Shopping Card.
Jambalaya or Plantation Cookbook: Plantation.
Register or Sorting at Boomindeals: Register
and Sorting!
company, where she currently works as a
health care consultant. Additionally, she is
director of Fidelity Homestead Savings
Bank, a member of the Teach for America
Advisory Board, a member of the Methodist
Health System Foundation Board and just
completed her term as Past Chairman of the
Country Day Board of Trustees.
In all of the aforementioned endeavors,
Wendy is supported by her husband,
Thomas, who works for McMoRan Oil and
Gas and recently retired as a Brigadier General
in the Louisiana National Guard after 27
years of military service, and her daughter
Scout, who is a senior at Country Day.
I still love the Thrift Shop!
What is your favorite Provisional
memory?
What are your goals as Sustaining
Advisor this year?
I loved the Thrift Shop. I was working part
time so that I could do a Tuesday morning
shift, and the group I worked with was fun.
To support Dee and the members of the
board as they continue to move the League
forward.•
How did you come to join the
Junior League?
I have been a member of the Junior League
forever! When I was 25, six ladies showed
up at my door (you needed six sponsors
back then) with champagne, cheese straws
and an invitation to join the League. One
of them was my mother. They also had a
bunch of balloons that outlined how many
general meetings, Thrift Shop shifts and
committee placement hours I would have
to do before I could Sustain. Little did they
know — it never ends.
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Someone’s in the Kitchen
with JLNO and Second
Harvest Food Bank!
O N E I N E I G H T people in Louisiana are struggling with
hunger. Many people believe that the problems associated with
hunger are confined to small pockets in a community or neighborhood, but the reality is much different. We all know and are
in contact with people affected by hunger, even though we might
not be aware of it. These are often hard-working adults, children
and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to
go without food for several meals. Most of us simply have no idea.
But now it’s time to educate ourselves about hunger in south
Louisiana and what the Junior League and community partners
are doing to solve the problem.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and
Acadiana serves over 262,000 clients annually. In any given
week, almost 42,000 different people will access emergency
food services through this network. Just last year alone, Second
Harvest Food Bank distributed more than 24 million pounds of
food, the equivalent of approximately 20 million meals.
SECOND HARVEST FALL LINE UP
2011 Harvest the Music Presented by Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank
Returns with A Stellar Line Up!
Every Wednesday, Sept. 14th - Nov. 2nd, help Second Harvest Food
Bank fight hunger by coming out to Lafayette Square for a free
concert featuring the best local, regional and national artists:
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Sept. 28
Oct. 5
Oct. 12
Oct. 19
Oct. 26
Nov. 2
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Lagniappe
Big Sam’s Funky Nation + Mia Borders
Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road Show
Bonerama with Dave Malone of the Radiators + Alvin
Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory
Irma Thomas and The Professionals + Soul Project
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue + Stooges Brass Band
Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary’s Philthy Phew
Blind Boys of Alabama + Krown Washington and Batiste
Buckwheat Zydeco + Tommy Malone of the Subdudes with
Ray Ganucheau
Photo by: Neil Hurd
By Mary O’Brien-Huxen
Looking ahead, Second Harvest has an aggressive goal to
increase food distribution to roughly 40 million meals by 2013.
And the recent move to a larger warehouse with a new
Community Kitchen, featured on our cover, is just one critical
step toward meeting this long-term strategic goal.
The Community Kitchen is the beginning of a transformation
that Second Harvest Food Bank is undergoing to expand its
capacity to lead the fight against hunger. At nearly 8,500 square
feet, this new commercial grade kitchen is under the direction of
Executive Chef Tony Biggs, seen on the cover of Lagniappe, and
is among the largest production kitchens in the region. It can and
will produce nutritious and delicious meals for Second Harvest
Food Bank partner agencies, including senior centers, shelters,
soup kitchens and more. The expansion added an additional
1,000 square feet of space used for a teaching kitchen, training
and educational programs such as cooking classes and nutrition
and wellness courses, small meetings and special events.
Specialized equipment facilitates cooking and chilling foods for
distribution as well as packaging well-balanced, individual meals.
The kitchen fed children this summer through a summer feeding
program and begins a supper feeding program this fall.
JLNO Community Council Director Alistair “Ali” Ward
Kramer believes that Junior League partnerships with Second
Harvest reflect an awareness and response to current community
needs. “Recent news reports indicate that children are among the
worst hit by the downturn in our economy, with an exponential
number of children now facing food insecurity due to increased
unemployment among parents,” says Ali. “As many government
programs are cutting their budgets, our partnerships with Second
Harvest through Kids in the Kitchen and the Backpack Program
are more important now than ever.”
Each Thursday and Saturday, JLNO volunteers meet at the
Second Harvest warehouse to pack Lagniappe Backpacks and
help out in other ways. On some nights, you
can hear the laughter of volunteers manning
the food sorting conveyor belt as they
remember I Love Lucy or Laverne and Shirley
episodes with similar scenes. Second
Harvest has indicated that it makes a huge
difference to be able to count on the steady
stream of JLNO volunteers each week. The
Backpack Program addresses the needs of
school children at high risk for hunger by
providing backpacks of food for weekends
and holidays. Backpacks are stocked with
10-12 nutritious, easy to prepare, childfriendly items from each of the major food
groups. These bags are distributed discreetly
on Fridays or the last day before a school
break to children the school has identified as
being at risk for hunger when there isn’t a
school breakfast or lunch to count on.
Nearly 1,000 children in 13 schools are
served by the program, and JLNO was one
of the Backpack Program’s first major sponsors with a commitment of $300,000 and
three years of volunteer support.
Often, people are surprised when a connection is made between childhood obesity
and childhood hunger. Poor nutrition is the
link. “Kids in the Kitchen” was launched
by the Association of Junior Leagues
International in 2006 to address the urgent
issues surrounding childhood obesity and
poor nutrition. Locally, JLNO has implemented Kids in the Kitchen in a variety of
ways, and 2011-2012 co-chairs Dottie Ellis
and Kristin Shannon are working with
Second Harvest to add Kids in the Kitchen
programming to Second Harvest supper
programs at local schools this fall. JLNO volunteers will be on hand when children arrive
for evening meals to add enrichment programming that is fun and educational. “If we
can teach these kids to eat healthy food first,
through a fun activity, we can potentially
establish a lifelong habit of identifying and
eating healthier foods,” says Dottie. “I’d like
to think this ‘healthy food first’ message will
stick with them like ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’
stuck with my generation.”
In New Orleans, food and music go
hand in hand. This fall Second Harvest is
raising awareness through another lively and
festive “Harvest the Music” concert series at
Lafayette Square held every Wednesday
from September 14 to the first cool, crisp
evenings in November. The fun festivals are
free thanks to sponsors and concession vendors, and you will find JLNO volunteers
enjoying the music and staffing our JLNO
information tent, too. So come on out this
fall and treat your ears to some great music
and your stomach to some yummy local
favorites and a cold Abita beer!
Introducing
THE ATRIUM
AT C H R I S T W O O D
Delightful from the inside out.
Slated to open in 2011, The Atrium opens the door for
you to make Christwood part of your future plan ...
starting now.
With a beautiful atrium as its centerpiece, our new
building will include independent living residences
in your choice of two exceptional floor plans. Both
feature 10-foot ceilings, ample storage and an outdoor
patio or balcony overlooking our beautiful 66-acre
campus.
Hurry, only a limited number of Atrium
apartments are available. Call (985) 898-0515 for
more information.
100 Christwood Blvd. U Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 898-0515 UToll-Free: (800) 480-4361
www.christwoodrc.com
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Living
By Danielle Sutton
Well:
504 Fit Camp
with Monica Kinnan and Caroline Brady
Photo by: Katherine Miller
Monica Kinnan and Caroline Brady, creators and owners of New Orleans-based boot camps, 504 & 985 FITCAMP.
T H E M E S S A G E T O get up and exercise
can seem relentless sometimes, and there is a reason for that. Sadly, for those of us to whom exercise does not come naturally, there is no magic
bullet that is going to make us lean and toned
without lifting a finger.
The proliferation of “boot camp”-style exercise regimes over the last few years is noticeable
and to an exercise novice, they can sound very
intimidating.
Monica Kinnan and JLNO member
Caroline Brady are highly trained fitness professionals who understand the intimidation and
fear many people feel about working out, and
they have developed 504 FitCamp to answer
this need in a fun and supportive environment.
504 FitCamp is an outside group personal
training program for both men and women that
conveniently meets at Audubon Park. Each class
is one hour and 15 minutes in length and
includes cardio and endurance training, strength
training, flexibility work, core conditioning, interval training, mat Pilates and boot camp exercises.
No two classes are ever the same, which takes the
continued on page 34
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Wheels in motion. Life in progress.
2011-2012 ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE DATES
Pre-Kindergarten: October 25, 6:30pm
Middle & Upper School: November 15, 6:30pm
Kindergarten – Grade 5: January 12, 8:30am
Middle & Upper School: January 26, 8:30am
300 Park Road. Metairie, LA 70005 – 504.849.3110 – www.mpcds.com
Country Day accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin.
Photo by: Katherine Miller
Monica Kinnan demonstrates a strength move.
Living
Well:
continued from page 33
Artful fundraiser hosted by
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street-Tourism Bureau
!
! Downtown Ocean Springs, MS
228-875-4424
Blue Moon Art Project, 350 fine arts, crafts &
food vendors from around the world, live music and more!
www.oceanspringschamber.com
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boredom factor out of the workouts.
504 FitCamp is a program formulated
for all fitness levels. Monica and Caroline
modify all exercises and make sure each
client receives individualized instruction
for maximum results. They also strive to
help clients make good nutrition and
lifestyle changes so that they can reach
their fitness goals.
The ultimate goal is to try and keep
clients laughing.
"Fitness should be fun — and we
strive to create that atmosphere in all of
our classes," says Monica.
Monica and Caroline think the best
aspect of FitCamp is the power of the
group. Clients find a love of fitness and
inevitably make healthy friends in the
process. The friendships clients make in
FitCamp and the sense of fun and
camaraderie are what keep them coming
back week after week. The biggest plus
of the program is the results — which
participants can see and feel.
"Once our clients join the class they
quickly see an increase in strength, and a
Photo by: Katherine Miller
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Enrollment is open to all qualified
students regardless of race, gender,
creed or national origin.
Caroline Brady in a side plank pose.
decrease in their body fat," says Caroline.
"How rewarding!"
For several of their clients, two FitCamp
classes a week is the only dedicated exercise they do, and even they can work up
to running a 5K after participating in
FitCamp and gradually building strength
and endurance.
Monica was raised in a military family
and was introduced to fitness and bootcamp style training at a young age.
Monica became a competitive cheerleader, gymnast and fitness competitor,
and has a degree in exercise physiology.
Caroline, a certified personal trainer with
the American College of Sports Medicine,
is a long-time fitness enthusiast. She made
fitness and training her career focus after
she successfully tackled breast cancer.
For more info on 504 FitCamp or
the 985 FitCamp on the Northshore,
please visit www.get2fitcamp.com.
www.nojds.com
Photo by: Katherine Miller
Monica Kinnan and JLNO member Caroline
Brady display strength, balance and poise.
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H E A R D
A R O U N D
T H E
L E A G U E …
What was your favorite summer reading?
Complied by: Jennifer Chamberlain
“
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
“It is a fun and easy read. I lived in Jackson, Miss., where the story is set, for a while,
so it was fun to read about all the Mississippi references. I loved reading it by the
pool or the beach. I couldn’t put it down.”
Robin Burck
To Dance With Kings by Rosaline Laker
“This is the current book I’m reading and I can’t seem to put it down. It’s about four generations of
women, their mothers and their life at and around the beautiful scenery of Versailles. It has love, disappointment, suspense and hopefully (haven’t finished it yet) a happy ending. I don’t have time to read for
fun much so I’m glad I came across this one; it’s a great book and I recommend it to anyone looking
for a fun read! Plus, I bought it at the JL Thrift Shop for only 50 cents!”
Jennifer Cruz Chamberlain
Nine Lives by Dan Baum
“It reminds me of all the reasons why I love New Orleans and love living here.”
Emily Strong
The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
A Southern classic. It is a novel about a family from South Carolina that has endured every type of
tragedy imaginable. This emotional read will keep you turning the pages, as you empathize with the
Wingo family. Conroy touches on everything from lust, love and betrayal to loss and forgiveness. I
highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a beautifully written heartrending story.”
Courtney Crosby
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
“I love being able to get lost in historical fiction novels where there is not only a
fantastic story line but you are able to learn about another culture as well.”
Brook Brown
Little Bee by Chris Cleave
“It is an amazing story that will suck you in from the very beginning. It’s a
deep and meaningful message, but an easy read at the same time. Definitely
different than anything else I’ve read in recent years. I loved it.”
Beth Walker
Moloka’i by Alan Brennert
“It’s a historical fiction novel about a leprosy colony on the Hawaiian island of
Moloka’i that follows the life of a 5 year old girl when she is taken from her family
and sent to the colony. It is a wonderful story of love and conquering adversity.”
Ann Clayton Chamberlain
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Quality Construction
&
Renovation
Residential • Commercial
N EW O RLEANS
(504) 891-7277
P ASS C HRISTIAN
(228) 452-9957
[email protected]
www.jlno.org
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ECOLE BILINGUE
Join us for our Annual
DE LA NOUVELLE-ORL
LCM Museum
Mash!
Featuring Safe, Affordable
Family Halloween Fun
with No Weather Worries
Trick-or-treat in our exhibits · Solve the
mystery of the Boo Bubbles · Try to crack
the code of Halloween riddles · Fill in the
skeleton’s missing bones with pasta
and much more!
ADDING 7th GRADE!
Fall Open House: October 1, 2011, 10am – 12pm
or
call to schedule a weekly Wednesday tour:
8:30 am 4yrs – 7th grade at 821 General Pershing Street
9:30 am 2-3 yr olds at 5818 Perrier Street.
Ecole Bilingue is the only private
French school in New Orleans that is accredited
by the French Ministry of Education.
Saturday, October 29
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$4 for Museum members
$8 for non-members
Tickets are available at
www.lcm.org
or at the door
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON JANUARY 4, 2012
504.896.4500
www.lcm.org · (504) 266-2412
420 Julia Street, N.O., LA
www.ebnola.com
EB admits qualified students regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.
Kindergarten/
Kindergarten/
P K
Pre-K
Tueesday, October 4 • 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday,
F
Free
ree infor
informational
mational open house
for par
parents:
ents:
•
•
•
•
curriculum/educational philosophy
extracurricular opportunities
opportunities
additional services
services for children
children and families
admissions
Children’s Hospital Auditorium
200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans
For
F
oor a list of participating
parrticipating schools,
please contact
Free
F
reee and open to the public
publiic – no registration
registr
e ration
a
required
reequirreed
(504) 896-9591 • www.theparentingcenter.net
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League
Faces
Photo by: Kellen Pirri
Kim Abramson and Erin Luetkemeier at the
United Nations Association of New York
Honors Women at 2011 Spring Luncheon.
Duane Page, Kay Favrot and
Joan Hartson at the Sustainer
Cinco De Mayo Party.
Photo by: Gabriela Barnetzer
Photo by: Kellen Pirri
Life long friends gather for some Cinco De
Mayo fun at hostess Anne Goliwas's home.
(from left)Dottie Ellis, Joan Hartson, Anne
Goliwas and mother, Dottie Charbonnet.
Elizabeth Feigley, Anne Krozely at
the June Front Porch Friday.
Junior League volunteer Kertrina
Watson Lewis watches over her student
Marcelle Olivier as she performs CPR.
Photo by: Elizabeth Janke
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League
Faces
Front Row (from left) - Jeanne Boughton, Jennifer
Couvillon and Blanche “Dee” McCloskey.
Middle Row (from left) - Erin Bolles, Connie
Shannon, Stacey Lousteau and Amanda Frischhertz.
Back Row (from left) - Charlotte Benton,
Christine Zazulak and Gwathmey Gomila
Photo by: Caitlin Brewster
Photo by: Caitlin Brewster
Provisionals Kate Bruce, Windi Brown and Jennifer Bernard-Allen
get to know their Advisor, Sibby Charbonnet, at the New
Provisional Welcome Party held at the Edible School Garden.
Photo by: Jessica Cook
From left - Shannon Able, Lori Page, Beth Leblanc, Connie
Shannon, Ariane Brennan, Blanche “Dee” McCloskey, Katherine
Raymond, Lorie DeMarcay, Tara Luparello and Brandy Whisnant.
EDUCATI NG FOR LI FE
We prepare students to thrive in college and in life
through faith, scholarship, and service.
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George Cottage or St. Martin’s, call 504-736-9917
225 Green Acres Road
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0353
www.stmsaints.com
St. Martin’s Episcopal School, a coed, early childhood through grade 12 independent school, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
gender, disability, religion, national or ethnic origin.
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We do more than just kitchens.
Classic Custom Cabinetry • Unique Finishes
NKBA Designer on Staff • Installation Available
t t t t t t t t t t t
For information and appointments call
504.754.2196
Provisionals Katherine Hattier, Katherine Hogg and Advisior Lindsey
Schafer look for other “Radishes” at the New Provisional Welcome Party.
Photo by: Jessica Cook
Photo by: Jessica Cook
Photo by: Jessica Cook
5-K Etouffee Co-Chair
Lizzie Webb, Race
Coordinator Chuck
George, 5-K Etouffee
Co-Chair Kristen Laragy,
2010-2011 Ways and
Means Council Director
Mandi Frischhertz and
2010-2011 President
Jennifer Couvillon.
Children's 1/2 Mile Race participant Teddy Bride Mayor crosses
the finish line with the Big Yellow Duck and his mom, JLNO
Member Jessica Bride, at the 5-K Etouffee May 7, 2011.
Eight
Decades
of Volunteer
Service to the Greater
New Orleans area
The Junior League of
New Orleans
Big dreams
begin at
PROGRAM
LOUISE S.
McGEHEE SCHOOL
Call 523-9911 for more information.
www.littlegate.com
www.jlno.org
www.jlno.org
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WATERS, PARKERSON
& CO., LLC
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COUNSEL
Suite 512
228 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Established 1933
(504) 581-2022
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ADMISSION OPEN HOUSES & TOURS
PRE-K – 4
TOURS
October 13 November 3 & 10
December 8 January 12 & 26
8:30 -10:00am
GRADES 5 – 12
OPEN HOUSES
October 13
January 19
4:00 -6:00pm
2343 Prytania Street
APPLY ONLINE:
www.mcgeheeschool.com
OR CALL TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR:
504-561-1224
Louise S. McGehee School is open to all qualified girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.
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Cookbook Selection
By Margaret Kemp
CRESCENT CITY MOONS, DISHES AND SPOONS
TUTTI-FRUTTI TACOS
This colorful dish is the perfect combination
of sweet and salty. The corn tortillas are filled
with a yummy fruit blend and peanut butter
then sprinkled with coconut. These fruit tacos
are filling without making you feel sluggish —
perfect for outdoor activities!
INGREDIENTS FOR
TUTTI-FRUTTI TACOS:
2 6-inch corn tortillas
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup chopped mixed fruit (pineapple, banana,
mango, kiwifruit, strawberries and blueberries)
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
Directions:
Microwave the tortillas for 10 seconds or until warm.
Spread each warm tortilla with 1 tablespoon of the
peanut butter. Sprinkle each with half the fruit and half
the coconut. Fold over to enclose the filling and serve.
Photo by Elizabeth Hill
Order online at jlno.org/cookbook
www.jlno.org
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Your guide to JLNO Events,
Community Shifts, Fundraiser
Shifts and New Orleans fun!
HAPPY HOUR
September 20, 2011, 6 p.m.
Happy Hour at Fat Harry’s followed by General Meeting
Active Members of the League are invited to join this year’s
Provisional class at Fat Harry’s for a Happy Hour at 6 p.m., followed
by the League year’s first general meeting at Headquarters.
October 18, November 15, and December 13 are the dates for
future General Meetings
FRONT PORCH FRIDAYS
September 23, October 21, November 18, 5:30 p.m.
League members and their guests are invited to unwind with
friends at this monthly Happy Hour. Location: Monkey Hill.
REBUILDING TOGETHER
September 30, October 1, 7, 8
Join JLNO as we work with the Preservation Resource Center to
improve the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the
elderly and disabled members of our community.
GET FIRED UP FOR KINGSLEY HOUSE
WITH KERMIT RUFFINS
October 14, 2011, 6-9 p.m.
Help Kingsley House educate children, strengthen families, and
build communities
GET ON BOARD TRAINING
October 1, 15
Get On Board is a training program provided by the League to
community members who are interested in developing leadership
skills while learning to govern an area non-profit agency.
BUY, SAVE AND SERVE KICKOFF PARTY
Dillard’s Mall Entrance at Lakeside Shopping Center,
Saturday, November 5, 2011, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
A festive party hosted by JLNO and Lakeside Mall which will
feature complimentary food, libations, children’s activities,
and more! All JLNO and community members purchasing a
card are welcome to attend. Buy, Save and Serve Cards are
redeemable from November 4 to November 13, 2011.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
November 24, 2011
SECOND HARVEST
September 24, October 8, 13, 22, November 10, 12, 19,
December 3, 8, 17
Junior League members work with Second Harvest of Greater
New Orleans to provide “Lagniappe Backpacks” to students who
exhibit signs of malnourishment and who might otherwise go
hungry on weekends or during school holidays.
NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
October 11, 2011
A community-wide initiative to learn about crime prevention,
such as neighborhood watch programs, as well as an opportunity
to get to know your neighbors a little better.
http://crimestoppersno.org
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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.JLNO.ORG
Accepting most insurance plans including:
The Shops at
a Canal Place
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