JLBR - The Bridge - Feb 2007 - Junior League of Boca Raton

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Volume 17 Number 6
February 2007
Women Building
Better Communities
What’s Unique About Loving
Little Creatures . . .
Gearing Up
for a Busy Spring
Are You a Hedgehog or a Fox?
Foster Care is Everywhere
Do What You Love to Do
New Members Save the Day
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
“Women Building Better Communities”
2006-2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT...........................KATHY ADKINS
PRESIDENT-ELECT..............KRISTIN CALDER
VP COMMUNICATIONS...STACEY HANNAN QUINN
VP COMMUNITY AFFAIRS........LISA WARREN
VP PERSONNEL.............KIMBERLY KENNEY
VP FINANCE............................ROBIN DEYO
FUND DEVELOPMENT...MARY GLYNN TOOMEY
NOMINATING/PLACEMENT................KATHY POTTS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT.....DELYNN TRIVISON
P.R./MARKETING........................ELYSA ELK
SUSTAINING ADVISOR....CINDY KREBSBACH
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
EDITOR.............................KRISTIN CALDER
CHAIR-ELECT.......................REAGAN SUCH
ASSISTANT EDITOR.........LEALA DICKENSON
ASSISTANT EDITOR.......ADRIANA FINNVOLD
ASSISTANT EDITOR................KAREN GROSS
ASSISTANT EDITOR ..............KRISTINA RIZK
LAYOUT & ADVERTISING.......ROBIN PHILPIT
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FEBRUARY 2007/VOLUME 17 NUMBER 6
THE COMMUNICATION BRIDGE BETWEEN THE JUNIOR LEAGUE
OF BOCA RATON, ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND OUR COMMUNITY.
FEATURES:
ARE YOU A HEDGEHOG OR A FOX?............................................................................7
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT LOVING LITTLE CREATURES . . . ........................................8
MOST INFANT SEATS FLUNK CRASH TESTS ..............................................................31
6 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR MEALS HEALTHY ..............................................................32
DEPARTMENTS:
PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE ..........................................................................................4
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ..........................................................................................5
HATS OFF ..................................................................................................................5
ROVING REPORTER ..................................................................................................12
MEMBER OF THE MONTH ..........................................................................................13
COOK’S POINT OF VIEW............................................................................................14
NEW MEMBER NEWS ................................................................................................25
SUSTAINER NEWS......................................................................................................28
MINUTES ..................................................................................................................30
TRANSITION REPORT ................................................................................................30
HEALTH NEWS ..........................................................................................................32
BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................................................................33
LIST OF ADVERTISERS ..............................................................................................33
LINES OF COMMUNICATION/ADVERTISEMENT RATES ................................................34
CALENDAR OF EVENTS..............................................................................................34
NEWS FROM COMMITTEES:
COOKBOOK ..............................................................................................................15
VCRC PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................16
KIDS IN DISTRESS ....................................................................................................20
COMMUNITY COUNCIL ..............................................................................................21
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................21
PUBLIC ISSUES AND ADVOCACY ................................................................................22
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND ....................................................................................23
DIAD ......................................................................................................................23
IN THE PINES ............................................................................................................24
HOME TOWN HISTORIES ..........................................................................................25
NOMINATING/PLACEMENT ........................................................................................26
INTERNAL P.R. ..........................................................................................................27
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BOCA RATON, INC.
IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING
VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND
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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 MESSAGE
President’s Perspective
Every
February
Valentine greeting
cards, beautifully
wrapped boxes of
chocolates
and
bouquets of flowers are exchanged
between
loved
ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?
The history of Valentine’s Day and its patron saint is shrouded
in mystery. One legend suggests that Valentine was a Roman
priest during the third century. When Emperor Claudius II
decided that single men made better soldiers than those with
wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men.
Valentine, realizing the unfairness of the order, defied Claudius
and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.
When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered
that he be put to death.
According to one legend, Valentine sent the first ‘valentine’
greeting himself. While he was in prison it is believed that he
fell in love with a girl (who may have been his jailor’s daughter) who visited him during his confinement. Before his death,
it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed ‘From
your Valentine.’
Many believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of
February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or
burial occurring around 270 A.D. Others contend that Valentine’s
Day is on February 14th to coincide with “Lupercalia” a fertility
festival in ancient Rome that started on February 15th. According
to legend all the young women in the city would place their names
in a big urn. The city’s bachelors would then choose a name out of
the urn and become paired for the year with this chosen woman.
Luckily they came to their senses and the Roman “lottery” system
for match making was outlawed! Could have been an interesting
reality TV show though!
During the Middle Ages it was believed in France and England
that February 14th was the beginning of birds’ mating season
which added to the idea that Valentine’s Day should be a day of
romance. In Great Britain, by the middle of the eighteenth century, friends and lovers exchanged small tokens of affection or
handwritten notes. By the end of the century printed cards
replaced written letters due to improved printing technology
and cheaper postage rates contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings. In the 1840’s the
first mass produced valentines were available in America.
According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one
billion valentine cards are sent each year. Approximately 85
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percent of all valentines are purchased by women – not a surprising fact! Now school age children have the wonderful tradition of transforming a shoe box into a special mailbox,
exchanging valentines with their classmates and enjoying those
colorful candied conversation hearts!
I hope you tell all the Valentines in your life how much you love
and appreciate them.
They truly deserve our
love and attention.
These special people
may include your husbands, children, significant others, parents,
grandparents, friends,
co-workers, neighbors,
etc. Valentines create the
Drawing by
foundation from which
Caroline Adkins
we all can allow that
“extra time” in our lives to volunteer in our community. They are
the ones that encourage us to take that leadership role, watch our
children or cover for us at the office. They are our support system,
the people in our lives we know we can always rely on and ask for
help. These important Valentines inspire, encourage and support
our volunteer efforts and all that we do. Please remember to show
your appreciation to these special people in our lives – they mean
the world to us, but it also goes way beyond us. Our community
is better because of their unselfish ways and their passion for voluntarism as well.
Remember the amazing gifts in our lives, our Valentines, and
show them your appreciation. Share your heartfelt thanks with
them and tell them how much they have helped you become a
better volunteer for JLBR and for our community. Their support is priceless.
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue,
but the parent of all other virtues.” ~ Cicero
Happy Valentine’s Day!
With gratitude and appreciation to all my Valentines,
I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to
represent Valentine's Day. When I think about love
and romance the last thing that comes to mind is
a short, chubby, blind folded toddler coming
at me with a weapon.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Love is in the air this month – whether
it be the love of a dream date, a favorite
pet or a community project, this issue is
full of great examples of all of these.
Our February cover highlights our community projects and is in recognition of
the countless number of hours that our
members dedicate to our community
through placements and Done In A Day
shifts. Whether it be aiding in the efforts of helping a child find
his place in this world through the love of a foster family or
simply reading to a child and bringing a smile to her face, we
know we are making a difference. Mother Teresa said, “Every
time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that
person, a beautiful thing.” So we continue on in these efforts,
as it’s the foundation of whom we are as an organization.
Still thinking of all the lovely things happening this month
including planning your Valentine’s Day celebration, don’t forget about our Cottage Meetings on Valentine’s Eve that this
month replaces our regular General Membership Meeting on
February 13. These will be fun, intimate gatherings that you
won’t want to miss. You’ll have a chance to catch up with old
friends, make new ones, learn the latest from the League and
BY KRISTIN CALDER
share your opinion in the Membership Satisfaction and Training
annual survey. If you haven’t signed up yet, please visit the
www.jlbr.org website or refer to page 33.
If you forget to make your dinner reservation in time for the
holiday, don’t fret. Make a romantic dinner yourself – all you
need is your Savor the Moment cookbook or one of the many
other Junior League cookbooks available. (Purchasing these
books are also a great way to fulfill your financial commitment,
if you haven’t already.) There are so many wonderful recipes –
see a few highlights in this and past Bridge issues. As the old
saying goes, “What better way to get to the heart and soul of
your date than through his stomach, right?”
Congratulations and thanks to the Chocolate Decadence committee and New Member project committee for all of your
efforts on this fundraising event that benefits our community
projects. We look forward to sharing the details and photos
from the grand night with you in the March issue.
Happy Valentine’s Day – may yours be filled with love, whether
you are the giver or the recipient. One of the best gifts you can
give is love - it brings happiness and although we cannot always
have happiness, we can always give it.
HATS OFF TO . . .
Many thanks to talented Chocolate
Decadence Chair Elizabeth Murdoch for
taking the time to design the fabulous cover
of the January issue of The Bridge. The
cover is bright, cheerful and effervescent,
just like the artist. We are blessed to be surrounded with such a gifted member as
Elizabeth!
Christie Secreto led the charge to help the Florence Fuller
Infant Center for Project Development. She took the initiative
to adopt the West Campus Center for the holidays. She collected items of clothing, furniture and toys so that the children and
their families would have a wonderful Christmas. She solicited
help from the Project Development Committee, JLBR members
and other friends to help contribute and coordinate the efforts.
Every single child had their own individual bag of clothes and
toys for Christmas. When she and Jan Kucera delivered them
to the Center, they exclaimed “No one has ever done this for our
babies!” Christie truly gave those children and families a wonderful holiday!
A heartfelt thank you to the February Cottage Meeting
Hostesses for graciously opening their homes to the JLBR
membership. The hostesses are Elizabeth Pankey-Warren,
Tracey Ross, Amy Kazma, Sheila Aucamp, Tracey De
Frances, Samantha Vassallo, Vicky Kelly, Michelle Reider,
Melissa Williams, Nancy Dockerty, Linda Gunn, Stephanie
Winters and Stephanie Critchfield.
“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 700. Last year the Junior
League of Boca Raton members provided more than 5,000 volunteer hours and raised more than $500,000 over the last two
years for grants to our community partners while helping
147,000 women and children in South Palm Beach County
through our placements and collaborations.
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FEATURE ARTICLE
ARE YOU A HEDGEHOG OR A FOX? BY ANNE HENDERSON
The parable is a simple one – a fox spies
the den of a small hedgehog. Thinking
it would make a great lunch, he circles
it, looking at it from all angles to determine the best plan of attack. The
hedgehog emerges, spots the fox and
rolls up into a tight, prickly (and therefore very unappetizing) ball. Thwarted,
the fox retreats, but vows to return the
next day. This time changes tactics and
hides behind a bush. Again, the hedgehog quickly rolls into a
tight ball. Again the fox retreats. This scenario is played out,
day after day. The fox tries all sorts of angles, but the hedgehog sticks to his instincts and always gets away.
I was attracted to this parable because I am very familiar with
hedgehogs. I have had several as pets. They are sweet little
animals, shy and hard to get to know, but if you can get one to
trust you they are very amusing and affectionate (plus they are
neat little creatures and don’t smell). My first hedgehog was
given to me by a friend - an English girl whose pet hedgehog
had just had a litter of “hoglets.” The English tend to be a tad
obsessed with hedgehogs (I think it comes from being read too
much Beatrix Potter as children). Knowing that I also had an
English background (both parents are from there), she assumed
I would be thrilled to have a hedgehog of my own, so as soon
as they were weaned she showed up on my doorstep with her
gift. Baby hedgehogs look like tiny versions of adult ones, and
are the cutest things ever! She was right – I was thrilled (my
husband, apparently, had not read Beatrix Potter and was less
enthusiastic). Hannah was a great pet and lived for six years,
which is apparently a lengthy life for a domestic hedgehog.
My next hedgehog, Einstein, has a
sadder story. When I began teaching,
someone came to me and asked if I
would like a hedgehog as a class pet.
They had heard that I had experience
with them and knew someone that had
one to give away. Of course, I said yes
(that obsession thing again) and waited patiently for my new
hedgehog to arrive. Finally the day came and the school office
called me to say that he had been dropped off in the office.
Excitedly I went to get him but when I saw him my heart sank.
On his neck was a growth the size of a grape. Hedgehogs are
prone to tumors, a fate to which Hannah finally succumbed, so
I knew exactly what it was. There were some children from my
class in the office so I bundled him up without a word and took
him home. He apparently was horribly neglected, full of fleas,
and after observing him for a few minutes at home I began to
suspect he was blind. He had not been let out of his cage for
sometime and had trouble walking around due to lack of exercise. He didn’t even have a name. (Later my class came up
with Einstein – perfect, they thought, for a science class pet.) In
spite of how he had been treated, however, he was quick to trust
us, and after a flea bath, a huge dinner and an amble around the
family room, he curled up in my hand and put his little head on
my thumb and went to sleep. My husband shook his head and
handed me the phone. “Call the vet,” he sighed.
To make a long story short, after a tumor operation, a lengthy
recovery period and a lot of tears (mine), Einstein did pass away
several months later. During the months that he was with us,
however, he had a happy life full of mealworm treats (like
candy to a hedgie), attention from my class and romps in the
garden. He became fast friends with our pet dachshund Tootsie
Roll, who used to stay by Einstein’s side whenever he was out
of his cage and nudge him away from sharp corners, stairs, or
places that he shouldn’t be, like under the couch. We used to
joke that Tootsie Roll became a Seeing Eye dog to a hedgehog.
Although we were not successful in saving him, his last months
with us were very different from what they would have been
had he stayed in his old home. We tried, and he taught us a lot
about trust, giving people a second chance, and that good
friends can show up in the most unlikely places.
Knowing what I know about Hedgehogs, it is easy to interpret
what that parable is trying to teach us. Foxes are sly, cunning
and use all angles to try to get what they want. The hedgehog,
however, is simpler, and sticks to just one tactic, something that
it does extremely well and that is second nature. Try as he
might with all his cunning, the hedgehog prevails. Author
Isaiah Berlin divided the world into Hedgehogs and Foxes – the
Foxes who scatter their energies, constantly change their tactics
and the Hedgehogs who find one thing that they are good at,
one thing that they are passionate about, one thing that they can
focus on, and just do that. According to the parable, being a
hedgehog is the way to go. I may be biased (since I am sensing
that as much as I want to be a Hedgehog - I am really a Fox) but
although Hedgehogs may be more successful in the long run, I
think Foxes are more fun to hang out with!
So - Are You a Hedgehog or a Fox?
“The Fox knows many things, but the Hedgehog
knows one big thing.” ~ Greek Poet Archilochus
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F E AT U R E A RT I C L E
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT LOVINGLITTLE CREATURES . . . BY ROBIN PHILPIT
LITTLE CREATURES LOVING US!
to say my name, Robin.
Continuing the third annual series of the
“Greatest Loves of our Lives, Our Pets,”
we asked the JLBR membership, “What
was unique about your pet?” In keeping
with the theme, everything is unique
about my pets, but I thought I would
reach deep into the archives of my animal
filled life and pull out a really unique pet
- Louie. This is not a love story!
Being raised in Miami, back in the ‘60’s, houses were not air conditioned nor was there digital TV. We had to open our windows
for ventilation and use a 12-foot TV antenna outside our home for
reception. It turns out Louie was the only one in our family that
was an early riser (5 a.m.). He would perch himself at the top of
the antenna outside my bedroom window every morning and start
his routine. First he would started clucking. After the clucking,
Louie would squawk in a soft diminutive voice, “Robin.” He’d
then wait a few minutes, then squawk a little louder, “Robin.” If
that didn’t get my attention, he would put his whole self into
screeching in full bravado, ROBIN!!! The third ROBIN would
do the trick. Up I went running to the outside of the house before
waking up to silence that inconsiderate, big mouth bird who
thought he was a rooster. I would shake that antenna as hard as I
could which would only make him flap in the wind like a flag on
fire. I then would scream expletives at him (at age 13 I knew all
the English and most of the Spanish curse words), which definitely didn’t work. When all else failed, I pulled out the weapon
of minimal destruction - the hose with the water gun. It was high
noon at 5 a.m. Down he would sail, like an air glider and land on
the roof unscathed and quiet. A beautiful sight to see and hear. I
am sure that my neighbors were quietly saying to themselves at 5
a.m., “We are going to kill that screeching bird and gag that foul
mouthed, bilingual teenager.”
I know that I am an animal nut. If there was a PLA (Pet Lovers
Anonymous), I would be a charter member or tossed out of the
group for not getting through any of the 12 steps. First off,
many people don’t know that I am really a cat person first
before I am a dog loving person. I’ve had cats all my life,
specifically, Siamese. They are the brightest, most independent,
beautiful breed of cats in the world until they came into our
family. Then they became dolls . . . dolls that had tea, wore doll
clothes, and slept with little girls like rag dolls, thus losing their
“cat identity.” Every Christmas card that was sent from our
home, had not only the family portrait with smiling children,
but had cats, and once in a while a Great Dane, or Beagle, but
primarily at least two Siamese cats.
There is one animal I am not
crazy about, parrots. They are
beautiful birds and should be
watched from afar in their natural habitat, not caged or near me.
Why I am saying this, is that my
parents decided to rescue a scarlet macaw from South America
who had permanently clipped
wings. A big, fat, red, blue and
(l-r) Louie, sister Heather,
green feathered, pooping, evilRobin and Gusalina
eyed parrot, named Louie, short
for Lucifer the fallen angel (appropriate). Did you know they
live to be 100 years old? This bird did everything to annoy me
and my family: he took a big bite out of my brand new shoes,
(a teenage no-no), he took a chunk out of our new console
stereo, he chewed up and spit out his cage in tiny pieces (the
cage was the only thing my father ever built in his life), he
pooped everywhere including my mother’s curlered head, and
he ticked off my cats by creeping up on them with his pigeontoed walk and giving them the creepy eye.
Since I was the unofficial pet trainer of the family, and a cardcarrying PLA member, I took it upon myself to be sweet to
Louie by teaching him some words. He already knew how to
say Mamá (he was a Spanish bird) and to cluck like a chicken.
On thinking back, his clucking like a chicken makes me think
that his name should have been Lucy. Anyway, being 13 and
precocious at the time, I thought it would be cute to teach him
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We had Louie for about seven years and gave him to Miami’s
retired Parrot Jungle Curator. Last we heard, Louie was happy
as can be, and I am happy as I can be not to hear my name
screeched out by the devil himself.
Here are heart warming stories about unique creatures that love
us no matter what, shared by our membership:
Reagan Such: Like Robin, I am an out-andout animal person and I think more should
be done to honor our pets. My friends and
family know I do not stop talking about my
little sunshine, Lucy. She is a 6-year-old
shih-tzu poodle mix with tons of energy and
a stubborn streak. She feels UPS trucks are
evil and she must attack every truck she
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WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT LOVINGLITTLE CREATURES . . . CONT. FROM PAGE 8
sees. (Fed-Ex trucks are not as terrible.) She enjoys collecting
bows for her hair and her hobbies include chasing iguanas, riding in cars, and playing with her cousins, Penny and Posey (see
submission about Lou Ann Such’s dogs!) Her best trick is a
“hold up.” I make my finger into a “gun” and say “Paws up!”
and she sits up and puts her paws in the air. When I say “Bang!”
she falls over and plays dead! She is irreplaceable!
Caroline Adkins: (age six, a daughter of
Kathy Adkins): My dog Katie loves to have
her belly rubbed and she is so cute. She is a
yellow Lab and does not like to swim. She
hates carrots but loves bananas. She is two
years old and her birthday is January 19th.
She loves holidays, especially Christmas
when she gets presents from Santa.
Kelly Clark: Jägermeister is our little black
pug, who is the love of our life. Being that
he is a pug, his favorite thing to do is
sleep. He takes his rest time very seriously and does not like to be disturbed while
sleeping. If you wake him up too early in
the morning or during one of his many
naps throughout the day, he gets extremely grumpy and makes funny noises and mean faces at you.
Another comical quality he has while he sleeps is that in
some way he has to touch you, even if it is the bottom of his
paw.
Pattie Damron: My precious little “pound
puppy,” Riley, was adopted from Tri-County
Humane Society last year. Her sweet face
won my heart and she is now “Living the
Life of Riley” with the Damron family! She
was rescued down in Dade County running
loose on the turnpike and I will be forever
grateful to the good Samaritan who picked
her up and brought her up to Boca because the Miami Humane
Society was at capacity. It was my lucky day!
Arete Friedman: Chili Pepper is my 8month-old Chihuahua. He likes to play
fetch, dance on his hind legs and run around
the backyard. He’s very smart and already
knows the words “chicken,” “tuna,”
“turkey” and “treat” (all food related, of
course). We rescued
Chili from a puppy mill.
He was malnourished and had no fur, but
now is healthy and happy.
Lynne Gayle: Rudi is a three-year-old Cairn
Terrier. Typical of his breed, he is smart and
full of personality. I got Rudi when I was
living in Hamburg, Germany and as a result,
German is his first language. He has learned to understand
English since we moved here, but he still responds more attentively to his mother tongue. Fortunately his favorite pastime
didn’t require any adjustments as “ball” sounds the same in both
languages!
Diana Goetz: This is Madeline Baer Goetz.
She is a 9½-year-old yellow lab with the
attitude of a diva and never misses a chance
to look in a mirror . . . seriously. Here, she
is getting caught in the act of sneaking away
during my husband’s and my photo shoot
during JLBR Family Portrait Day.
A
naughty dog. She can tell time - eating time,
sleeping time, eating time and more eating time. Maddy is very
fond of smaller dogs and often flips them over with her nose.
Joanne Golden: This is our Labradoodle,
Sunny. She acts very much like a lab, whatever she sees goes in her mouth; but a bit
princessy like a poodle, she prefers the
couch to the floor and likes her dinner with
a bit of peanut butter on top. Our daughter,
Abby, hounded (no pun intended) us to get a
dog for a year after our Golden died, but
now that we have her she’s primarily mine and Abby wants a
mouse. That will not be happening!
. . . continued on page 10
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Cibi Hoffman: Lady Courtney Hermes
Hoffman on her 15th birthday was diagnosed with a tumor in her throat the size of a
lemon. Of course the weekend before
surgery was OH SO difficult. The best news
of all is my wonderful vet, Dr. Andrew
Turkell, removed the mass and cleaned her
teeth. Needless to say I have had a wonderful Holiday Season with this Princess.
nails every month.) Her sister Penny, a mystery-mixed breed,
and was not quite as blessed in the beauty department. People
often ask us if she is a dog or a rat. We have to tell them the DNA
tests were inconclusive. What she lacks in beauty, she makes up
in personality and brains. She is known throughout the neighborhood as the world’s friendliest dog, and she knows everyone! She
learned how to shake, speak, sit, roll over, etc. in one lesson each.
She taught herself to sneak out the cat door to go visit the neighbors, or just wait out front until we come home.
Elizabeth Murdoch: Here’s Rory and I on a
mountain summit in Maine. I’ve gone to
Maine every summer since birth but this was
the first time I was able to bring Rory. He
was quite the outdoorsy dog! He hiked
numerous mountain trails, scaling the sides
of rocks and running all over the place.
Several people he came across on the trails
commented that he looked like a mountain goat!
Mary Beth Tate: We have two Jack Russell
Terriers that are incredibly smart! Scout,
who has a black eye is the caretaker for
Rusty who was born deaf. Whenever we
come home, Scout will go to Rusty and
wake him up to let him know! She will also
bring Rusty to us by us merely saying - Get
your brother! Rusty is the Great Hunter. He
will go after anything, but squirrels are his favorite. Both dogs
are very high energy and love to jog with their parents, us!
Jill Patterson: Rex is true to the Retriever
breed. He has a gentle temperament and loving nature. He is a friend to all which makes
him a terrible watch dog but a wonderful
ambassador to guests in our home. We love
him like a child and we try to return the love
and affection he offers us each day.
Mary-Randolph Scott: My husband Bill and
I adopted Hogan even thought he had severe
social anxiety. Through the years, he has
gotten a little better but continued to be very
anxious to any noise, movement or new
face. The vet told us that we needed to get
another dog, so then came Watson, a rescued
“mental but a cute” cocker spaniel. Watson
and Hogan love each other but the new family addition did not
help Hogan’s anxiety. That is until about a year and a half ago,
when Corbin Thomas came into this world. Our son has made
such a difference in Hogan’s life. The other day, he actually let
him sit on his back and snuggle. Hogan will not even let Bill or
me do that! Wherever Corbin is, Hogan is right there, either
giving him kisses or nuzzling him to play. I knew that having a
child would change our lives for the better, but never realized
that it would also change Hogan’s, too.
Lou Ann Such: I have an
adorable blonde shih-tzu mix
named Posey whom we often
call Piglet or Porkchop because
of her ever expanding girth.
She is absolutely gorgeous,
but not a brain trust. It took us over a year to teach her to sit
and shake. She is very proud of her pink bow in her hair, her
pink rhinestone collar and her pink toe nails. (Yes, I polish her
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Kelly Thompson: Bear is
a 3-year-old brown toy
poodle who loves to chase
ducks! He really blends
into the leaves in this picture. Our second pup is Ivy
who is a 10-month-old
black yorkiepoo who is not
scared of anything. You can see how big she is in this picture since she’s in the fridge.
Michelle Toomey: Here is a photo of
my loving family! Of course the twolegged male in the photo is my husband, Teddy. The other two fourlegged males are my two boys, Bruno
(the beagle) and Charlie, a.k.a.
“Chicken” the Cocker Spaniel. Chicken
is 13-years-old now but in his younger days he loved to play
ball. In fact, you could not say the word “ball” without him
going insane with delight! He would stand at the top of the
stairs and drop the ball so it bounced all the way down into our
hands. And then of course our job was to throw it back up to
him. Friends would come over and marvel at this sight. We’d
tell them not to start the game, as Charlie would never let you
quit! Needless to say we had to take the ball away from Charlie
when friends would come over as many would tire quickly from
his creative game of fetch! Bruno is our 6-year-old boy! He is
such a lover too and always has to be under the covers when we
sleep and practically on top of you too. He loves to go “bye bye
Thousands of years ago, cats were worshiped as
gods. Cats have never forgotten this. - Anonymous
FEATURE ARTICLE
car” to Starbucks. Bruno’s newest hobby is the two-mile run he
does with his mother in the mornings around the neighborhood.
When Bruno is not riding in the car and running, he also loves
to snuggle up with daddy and watch Sunday football!
Barbara Trevino: This is Kitty, our dog-like
cat. He comes when you call him, he has to be
the center of attention at all times and he
talks. He really does! He sleeps with us,
watches TV with us and begs for scraps at the
dinner table! He rolls over (as seen in the picture) and fetches toys. He is quite a character.
He has been known to win over even the
toughest “dog lovers.” That is why we love him so much. All the
benefits of a dog, without having to “take him out,” bathe him, or
worry about leaving him when we want to leave for a spontaneous weekend getaway. We love Kitty, the dog-like cat!
Lisa Vinson: Diesel is a 96 lb. Doberman
who is almost two-years-old. He’s incredibly beautiful, extremely smart, almost
“human-like.” He loves people, going for
truck rides, long hour walks and chasing
birds. His favorite pastime is to jump into
bed and wedge himself between me and my
husband. He lies on his back with all fours
up in the air, head on the pillow and sleeps like that for an hour
or two. Diesel really thinks he’s a person! His looks can be
deceiving but he’s a big baby at heart.
Delia Weiss: DALI (a Catahoula grey leopard,
Louisiana state dog) and I (a New Member)
would like to thank the members of the
Junior League of Boca Raton for their kindness and support, which strengthened us
during our evacuation and relocation from
New Orleans to Boca Raton, following
Hurricane Katrina. We look forward to
working with the League to offer kindness and support to others in need.
Nancy Willkinson: SweetPea and SnowPea
are two very special little girls. In addition
to giving me unconditional love, no matter
what has gone on during the day, they are at
the front door waiting for me and they greet
me with kisses and hugs. They enjoy a little
coffee in the morning while they are watching the news with me. They love to go
walking on the beach on Saturday mornings, then go for a little
breakfast at our favorite place and home to lounge around. In
addition to being the best little pets ever, they were also named
as one of the “Top 10 Dogs” by Boca Raton magazine in the
December 2006 issue.
The reason a dog has so many friends is that he
wags his tail instead of his tongue. - Anonymous
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ROVING REPORTER
UNCOVERING JLBR MEMBERS DREAM DATES
When we asked JLBR members to tell
us about their dream date, we asked
them to think broadly and then answer
specifically. We wanted to know
dream destinations, dream schemes
and any other ideas relating to a dream
date with their own “McDreamy.”
would love the opportunity to get really dressed up,
be picked up in a limo, and taken to a fabulous dinner. Maybe a little dancing afterwards, then retire
to a beautiful suite. Breakfast in bed the next
morning, and plenty of time to enjoy coffee and
read the entire newspaper - ahhh! Now, to find that
hot, prom date! ~ Stephanie Shipley
When I thought about my own dream
date, I thought about all the ways I
could answer that question. My dream date, of course, is my
husband, Glen. I love to reminisce about all of the places we’ve
traveled together, especially romantic European castles and
quaint little hotels. The times we’ve shared there are dream
dates worth repeating. Then there’s a dream date that I share
with my son, Harrison. We curl up in the afternoon, snuggle,
read stories and eat popcorn. This scenario is made even
dreamier when followed by a nap! And now, there’s a new date
that I’m dreaming of – a delivery date for a wee one on-the-way.
Robert is very spontaneous, so one of my favorite
dates with him was when he decided we should drive
to the Keys for the night. We packed up the car, travel cooler and all, and with sunset in mind, took off for
Key Largo. It was a gorgeous weekend and apparently everyone else had the same idea. We got to
Key Largo with no reservation and there was no vacancy. We
drove through a couple of Keys to no avail, the place was booked
solid. Robert was so frustrated, but I thought it was hysterical. We
started heading back up north and Robert was determined not to
have the weekend ruined so he called the Westin Diplomat and got
us a suite facing the ocean. We had a lovely time and it didn’t
even matter that we weren’t in the Keys! ~ Lara Carter
I hope you’ll enjoy the varied interpretations and responses
from this age-old question. They are very entertaining and as
Valentine’s Day approaches, I hope they inspire you to think of
your own dream date. And to all of the husbands, friends and
boyfriends that are faithful Bridge readers, please do what you
can to make the following dreams come true! If your Valentine
didn’t write in, surprise her with a dream date anyway!
Dream date? I have one. I never went to my senior prom, so I
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BY KRISTIN CALDER
The Bridge
February 2007
Prior to my husband’s and my first “official” date, we
spoke on the phone several times. I explained that I
always wanted to go to Greece for my honeymoon.
On our first date, he brought me one red rose and a
postcard of the Meteoras in Greece. He promised me
a venture there should we honeymoon together. As
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
A PORTRAIT OF A VOLUNTEER - ANNA PARROTT
Our December Member of the Month
is Anna Parrott, a member of the
Family Portrait Day Committee (FPD).
This committee would not have been
the success it was without Anna’s tireless efforts. She is extremely organized and competent. Anna never says
no or complains that a job is too difficult. “Anna is a Chair’s dream come
true!” exclaims Rebecca Elman, Cochair of Family Portrait Day.
It is hard to know where to begin because there are so many
examples of Anna’s extraordinary work. First, she came to the
committee’s rescue by putting together our PowerPoint presentation. Although this was not part of her job responsibility, she
offered to do it immediately. Next, Anna took her job of organizing the sign ups to a whole new level. She worked on spread
sheets that must have taken hours to create, and they allowed
our committee to track all of the photo sessions easily.
Following that, Anna took it upon herself to head up all of the
fund raiser shifts. She organized the information so that it could
be presented on the website and communicated with all of the
League members to set up their sessions. The hours Anna spent
on the phone with clients ran into the hundreds. She managed
to do all this while taking care of her two children, her household responsibilities and a job! She is truly incredible.
In addition to her League work, Anna is married to Callum and
has two beautiful, young boys, Andrew and Sheppard. She is
very busy running to all of their activities and taking care of
their needs. Anna works from home, handling various components for her company. Being able to work from home came
about after Anna’s boss (who must be a very smart man) refused
to allow her to leave her job. He knows a great thing when he
has it! Anna truly is one of those unique people that benefits all
those who are fortunate enough to know her.
Anna has that rare combination of intelligence, competence, and
selflessness. She is the kind of person that you would love to be
on a committee with every year. “I am very thankful that I had
her with me this year and hope we get to work together again in
the future,” says Rebecca Elman, FPD Co-chair. Congratulations
Anna on being selected the December Member of the Month!
You are an asset to the Junior League of Boca Raton.
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promised two years later, he surprised me with a trip to Paris for
New Year’s and my birthday in Greece at the Meteoras. He
always seems to keep me on my toes with surprises. For our
second anniversary he surprised me with a trip to the Poconos.
Our third was spent in a cozy Maryland Bed & Breakfast including a private dinner at an exclusive events resort in Pennsylvania
- a surprise get away from our three babies. (Our first anniversary
was spent giving birth in a hospital). Our get-aways may be far
and few, but they are always surprising, memorable & of course,
dreamy. ~ Kristina Rizk
My dream date would be a sunset-walk on the
beach with my husband and dinner at The Whale’s
Rib followed by dancing at Polyesters. Gosh, I
miss that place. And with my old student ID to
eliminate the cover . . . I am a pretty cheap “dream”
date! ~ Caroline Angstadt
My dream date would be an evening with Bono.
I’m thinking a couple bottles of nice wine, some
dinner and lots of conversation. Later in the
evening, The Edge, Larry and Adam would join us
and the band would play an acoustic set of all my
favorite U2 songs (which would take well into the
next day and probably the next evening). Over the course of
“There is no snooze button on a cat who
wants breakfast.” - Author Unknown
BY KIM FLITTNER
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our hours together, I would forge a deep and lasting friendship
with the band, and Bono would become my regular date for
Michelle Duffy’s Christmas party every year. ~ Kristen Ross
The question “What is your dream date?” brings
back great memories because my fiancé, Kurt, and
I meet on e-harmony and this is one of the questions that I had originally asked him when we were
first talking. I loved his response and it was one of
the answers that won my heart. He said that he
would charter a private jet and take us to Italy. We would land
and be driven to the Ferrari factory. Once in the factory we
would select a brand-new Ferrari and drive to Venice. In Venice
we would have a romantic dinner and end the evening with a
gondola ride. Not a bad first date. I am still waiting for this
dream date to come true. ~ Cristy Stewart
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SAVOR THE MOMENT
FROM A COOK’S POINT OF VIEW
With February comes chocolate in
every way shape and form, candy,
cakes, brownies, tarts, ice cream, etc.
This year is no exception. I have found
some wonderful recipes that sound new
and interesting and add that extra special touch to a Valentine’s Day dinner.
Tart Shell:
From the Junior League of Washington,
D.C., Capital Celebrations ($26.95):
Cut butter into pieces. Process butter, flour, sugar and salt in a
food processor until it resembles coarse sand. Add ice water.
Pulse several times until it begins to hold together. Do not let
dough form a ball. Place on a large piece of floured wax paper,
pressing dough down, and shaping into a flat circle. Wrap in wax
paper and chill for 30 minutes. Roll dough out on a floured surface. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press
dough into fluted edges of the pan. Chill until ready to use.
Chocolate Pine Nut Tart
(this unique and distant cousin of the pecan pie
will appeal to pine nut and chocolate lovers alike)
8 servings
4
4
1
½
2
2
1
BY MARY LAVALLE
ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped fine
tablespoons unsalted butter
cup dark corn syrup
cup sugar
tablespoons rum or flavored liqueur
cups pine nuts, lightly toasted
unbaked 9 or 10 inch tart shell
Melt chocolate and butter in a mixing bowl set over a pan of
simmering water. Combine corn syrup and sugar over medium
heat in a saucepan, bringing to a boil. Remove the saucepan
from the heat. Add melted chocolate, stirring until combined.
Whisk eggs, salt and rum in a separate mixing bowl. Add to
chocolate mixture until just combined. Add pine nuts. Pour
into unbaked tart shell. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven
for 40 minutes or until filling sets.
Original Cr eations
b y R obin Philpit
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ice water
Banana Fudge Walnut Brownies
16 servings
¼
6
¾
½
½
a
¼
¼
1
cup unsalted butter
ounces semisweet chocolate chips
cup flour
cup sugar
cup chopped walnuts
cup mashed ripe banana (use the ripest bananas)
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
egg
Melt butter and chocolate chips over low heat in a saucepan. Beat
flour, sugar, walnuts, mashed banana, vanilla, baking powder, salt
and egg in a mixing bowl until combined thoroughly. Add butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into a greased 8 inch square baking
pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until
the center is set. Cool completely. Cut into squares.
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Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Crust:
15 chocolate sandwich cookies
½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
Whipped cream
SAVOR THE MOMENT
FABULOUS “FIRSTS”
BY LYNNE GAYLE
My first experience with the Junior
League was as a critic of seafood
recipes that were potentials to be
included in a new cookbook. I was
eight and my mother was serving her
term as President of the JL in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. The recipes that we
approved were ultimately published in
what would be my first cookbook. I
didn’t actually use it until years later, as
my mother was the gourmet cook in the family and I didn’t
seem to have inherited her talent in the kitchen.
Last year was my first year in the JLBR, and for my new member
project I was co-chair of the group organizing the first Savor the
Moment Dinner Club Party. The concept was simple: the hostess
prepares the entrée and the guests bring the other courses of the
meal. My committee soon learned that the hard part was choosing from all of the great recipes in Savor the Moment (STM) and
narrowing it down to just two menu options for the evening. My
assignment for the night of the party was the appetizer, which
included the Sun-Dried Tomato Mousse (p. 72). Making this
wonderful dish required another first . . . my first springform pan.
(I now have three because they were only sold in a set.)
What I learned from trying this recipe and many others in STM
is that extraordinary, culinary skills or years of experience are
not required to prepare dishes that nonetheless look and taste
gourmet. I have subsequently also learned that the Sun-Dried
Tomato Mousse tort comes out perfectly every time and does
not require a springform. If the presentation doesn’t need to be
grand, simply spread it into any size bowl and refrigerate until
firm. The recipe can easily be halved if you are making it for a
small group, but I recommend having leftovers which can be
transformed into a tasty topping for pasta.
SAVOR THE DATE: Saturday, April 14 is the date of our second
Savor the Moment Dinner Club. If you missed it last year, join
us this time for your own fabulous “first!”
Sun-Dried Tomato Mousse
Serves sixteen
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup oil-pack sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Procedures & Notes: Beat the butter in a mixing bowl until
very smooth but not fluffy. Add the cream cheese and mix just
until blended. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, tomato
paste, basil, salt and pepper; do not over mix. Spoon the mixture into a 6-inch springform pan. Chill for 8 hours or until very
firm. Place the pan in hot water for 15 seconds. Release the
spring and invert the mousse onto a serving plate. Smooth the
top with a warm spatula. Garnish by pressing chopped fresh
parsley or chopped toasted pine nuts onto the side.
FROM A COOK’S POINT OF VIEW
For the crust, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottom
of a 9-inch spring form pan with waxed paper. Combine the
cookies and pecans in a food processor fitted with a steel blade
and pulse until the consistency of fine crumbs. Combine with
the butter in a small bowl and mix well. Press over the bottom
and slightly up the side of the prepared pan. Bake for 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand until cool.
For the filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar and flour in a
food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until blended.
Add the eggs 1 at a time, pulsing after each addition. Add the
chocolate, vanilla and milk and pulse until blended. Pour into the
baked crust. Place the pan on a large baking sheet with sides.
Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack
for 45 minutes. Remove the side of the pan and chill, covered, for
5 to 8 hours. Serve with whipped cream. You may freeze the
cheesecake, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for up to 1 month.
Tip of the month: If you want to enjoy a special wine with
dessert, make sure to choose one that is sweeter than the dessert,
or the wine will taste bitter. Try a sparkling wine or champagne,
a sweet Muscat or tawny port.
Other Junior League cookbooks available for purchase:
Always Superb, JL of Minneapolis ................................$29.95
Apron Strings, JL of Little Rock....................................$26.95
Asparagus Cookbook, JL of Amarillo............................$18.95
By Invitation Only, JL of Pensacola ..............................$29.95
Capital Celebrations, JL of Washington, D.C. ...............$26.95
Downtown Savannah Style, JL of Savannah .................$17.95
EveryDay Feast, JL of Tampa ........................................$18.95
Furniture City Feasts, JL of High Point, NC .................$29.95
Life of the Party, JL of Tampa .......................................$18.95
Meet Me at the Garden Gate, JL of Spartanburg ...........$24.95
Once Upon a Time, JL of Evansville .............................$26.95
River Roads III, JL of Baton Rouge ..............................$19.75
Savannah Style, JL of Savannah ....................................$21.95
Savor the Seasons, JL of Tampa.....................................$18.95
The Bountiful Arbor, JL of Ann Arbor...........................$21.95
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COMMITTEE NEWS
CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE
I recently talked to Pedro del Sol,
recently appointed as the new President
and CEO for the Center for Nonprofit
Excellence. Previously, Mr. del Sol was
Chief Executive Officer of the Caridad
Center, a nonprofit organization that
provides healthcare to more than 7,000
farm workers, laborers, and the underserved community in South Florida.
Mr. del Sol brings to the Center for Nonprofit Excellence over
27 years of combined experience working in the business sector as Vice President and General Manager of the CCTV
Division for Sensormatic Electronics Corporation. Prior he
worked with IBM as Program Director and
was part of the personal computer revolution
where he was responsible for product development world wide.
I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. del Sol
for over three years and I have always admired
his professionalism and passion for his work.
I want to share what I learned about this outstanding organization
and Mr. del Sol’s vision for nonprofits in our community.
TELL
ME ABOUT THE
CENTER
FOR
NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE
AND WHAT IS THEIR MISSION?
Our mission is to promote quality and accountability in the
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BY JACQUELINE NICHOLSON
nonprofit sector. Nonprofit organizations are an indispensable
part of American society offering relief to causes that do not get
fully addressed by the public and/or the private sector The
Center helps to promote healthy communities by improving the
performance of the nonprofit organizations. In turn, nonprofits can fulfill their mission only by maintaining the trust of the
public. Meeting with ethical standards that will justify this
trust requires a series of ongoing commitments and carrying out
of governance by nonprofits. Government is starting to look at
regulation to enforce proper management and operation of charitable organizations. Their goal is to prevent what has happened
in the corporate world over the past five years repeating itself in
the nonprofit world.
HOW DID THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE GET STARTED?
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence has been eight years in the
making (they will be celebrating the first year anniversary in
January 2007). Funders in the community shared nonprofits’
concerns about their own administrative capabilities. Some
nonprofits, because of their size, have fewer resources to dedicate to administration; the skills, knowledge and abilities in that
area have also varied greatly among agencies.
A coalition of public and private funders in Palm Beach County
shared these concerns and created what has become the Center
for Nonprofit Excellence whose goal is to strengthen the administrative capacity of nonprofit agencies and promote best practices in nonprofit administration. Working with experts in the
COMMITTEE NEWS
CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE
field, the funders created a uniform set of standards for certification of nonprofit agency governance and administration,
finance and human resource management.
HOW DOES THE CENTER ASSIST OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS?
The Center has three major divisions designed to promote quality and accountability in the nonprofit sector:
Agency Certification, which promotes uniform standards for
nonprofit administration and assists nonprofit agencies to carry
out self-assessments of their compliance with minimum standards and best practices, and helps agencies to develop organization improvement plans to achieve certification.
Education and Technical Assistance (E&TA), which offers
comprehensive resources through education and training, organizational assessments, and consultant referral services to assist
nonprofit organizations to implement best business practices
and achieve standards for excellence.
Management Support Organization (MSO) provides “back
office” administrative services, such as financial and information technology management. In addition, MSO offers access to
group purchasing and discounted payroll, personnel, insurance,
and benefit packages.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR
NEW ROLE AND HOW YOUR WORK EXPE-
RIENCE HAS PREPARED YOU FOR THE POSITION.
I am pleased to be the President and CEO of The Center because
I believe in its mission wholeheartedly. Also, it is an exciting
opportunity because it will allow me to apply the experience I
gained being an executive in the corporate world with my most
recent experience as the CEO of Caridad Center (nonprofit).
Increasingly, the expectations of CEOs running nonprofits continue to be more demanding and challenging. Yet, in today’s
society this is not perceived as a glamorous job and the compensation is low compared to the corporate world. Having been in
the corporate world for twenty-seven years, I have been able to
apply the business discipline to a nonprofit organization making
it more efficient, elevating the professionalism in the staff,
improving the services provided, and helping more individuals in
need with the limited funds and resources available. The person-
al reward and satisfaction of helping someone are immeasurable.
We need more trained executives in the nonprofit sector.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR GOALS FOR THE CENTER?
My goal for the Center is that it will become a vehicle to help
nonprofit organizations in our community to be more efficient
in their operations, governance, financial responsibilities, and
other key attributes allowing them to carry out their mission
more effectively. If this goal is achieved, everyone wins:
donors/philanthropists will see their contributions properly
used. Most important, those in need will get the help they need
through well run nonprofit organizations.
I also want to raise the level of awareness of the nonprofit sector.
It is important that everyone understands what these organizations
do. They are saving lives or keeping individuals productive so they
are not a burden to taxpayers. It requires dedicated and passionate
people to do this work. The community needs to recognize the
work being done and acknowledge the effort of those involved in
the nonprofit through recognition and proper compensation. I
would like to attract more professionals in the private sector to
cross over. They will be pleasantly surprised at the personal reward
they receive when making a direct impact on someone’s life.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW?
I feel honored to be part of this organization during these changing times. I want to be directly involved in helping nonprofits
become more efficient and effective in carrying out their missions.
HOW IS
THE FUTURE FOR NONPROFITS CHANGING?
It is definitely changing. Evidence of this is Mr. Bill Gates,
who will transition from his corporate world to run his own
foundation. He realizes the impact that his foundation will
bring to the world globally and he personally wants to manage
this effort. He has a follower in Mr. Warren Buffett. He too, is
donating his wealth for the betterment of society.
If you would like more information on the Center for Nonprofit
Excellence, please contact them at: [email protected], 3111 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 244 West Palm Beach, FL
33405, Phone: 561-214-7435, Fax: 561-214-7434,
http://www.nonprofit-excellencepbc.org.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
“KID” SAYS THANK YOU TO ANTHONY CALIENDO
BY CARRIE KLIMCZAK
Anthony
On Saturday, December 9th, the Kids in Distress (KID) committee hosted the best Holiday Party/Enrichment Session ever with
special thank yous to Ezra King, our 15 volunteers and Anthony
Caliendo. Thanks to Anthony’s efforts and donations, the
December Kids in Distress Enrichment sessions were a major
success. Anthony donated three Bounce Houses, a Bungee Jump,
a Rock Climbing Wall, an Arcade House, gift certificates to Toy
r Us for the children, a balloon artist, a DJ playing holiday music,
a surprise visit from Santa and food for more than 175 people.
How did he manage to do all this? Did we mention that Anthony
has seven children of his own and his wife was nine months pregnant while he helped organize this event?
mittee would like to say a special thank you to all the volunteers
too. In attendance from JLBR were Lisa McDonough, Susan
Kuhn, Jennifer Oates, Kathy Leggatt, Lisa Jackson, Erin Parker,
Susan Albertson, Beth Higgins, Melissa Williams, Jennifer
Prelak, Lisa Miller, Trisha Fitzgerald, Carrie Klimczak, Erin
Yergens and Kellie Mejia. The ladies helped out by decorating
the Pavilion, supervising the children and making sure the event
was a success. Thank you to everyone.
More than 75 children attended the event and they all had a
great time decorating holiday cookies, telling Santa what they
wanted for Christmas and running around Lake Ida between the
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DO WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO!
My future starts when I wake up every
morning . . . every day I find something
creative to do with my life. - Miles Davis,
jazz musician
While vacationing over the holidays, my
family wanted to know what we were up
to and how we had spent 2006 at home in
sunny South Florida. Everyone braving
the winters up north thinks Floridians
have fun and frolic in the sun pretty much
all year long and assume that “beach-going” is a form of work for
us! Being sensitive to the fact that we are so incredibly fortunate
all year round with our weather, I recapped what I believed to be
the highlight of our year. At that moment, my aunt said, “isn’t it
just great when you get to do what you LOVE?” I stopped and
thought, “how much of what I rattled off were things that I
LOVED to do?” I mean, I did have several things on the list that
I didn’t label as “loving to do,” so where did she get this idea?
Do what you LOVE to do. It is such a simple statement and not
one recently discovered. But really, how does this happen? Do
we label what we LOVE to do first and then do it? Do we go
through life navigating experiences, jobs and places and fall into
something we discover we LOVE? Which comes first? Okay –
enough chicken and the egg stuff … I sat down and really dissected what it meant to me to “do what you LOVE to do.” I began
by writing down what my hobbies and passions were and tried to
quantify what portion of those events take up my days, weeks
and/or months. This exercise illustrated exactly what I needed to
BY LISA WARREN
understand. In trying to measure last year’s experiences, I got lost
and realized I shouldn’t try to keep score of what I LOVE to do –
I should just do it.
One of my greatest LOVES this past year (and it’s not over yet!)
has been my JLBR leadership and volunteer experiences. I really
enjoy working and volunteering alongside talented and dedicated
women in our League that accomplish amazing things just by
“doing what they LOVE to do!” This was very timely as I was
trying to commit to what my JLBR adventure would be next year
and trying to figure out how I can replicate my amazing experiences thus far “doing what I LOVE to do” in the JLBR. To be
happy, I think you have to be doing something you not only enjoy,
but also admire. You have to be able to say, at the end, “wow,
that’s pretty cool.” And the equation is just that simple. Each
month, when I attend a General Membership Meeting where more
than 200 women are working together collectively for the same
mission, I say “wow, that’s pretty cool.” When a community project comes to our League with a problem and needs instant action
and our members rally to get the job done, I say “wow, that’s pretty cool.” When we need a member to step-up and lead a committee or serve on the Board and she does it with a smile on her face
and the sincerest commitment, I say “wow, that’s pretty cool.”
We appreciate your support in helping us achieve our goals for the
community. Although we have many great things left to accomplish this year, we didn’t want to forget during this month of
LOVE and APPRECIATION to say, “wow, YOU are pretty cool!”
Thank you for being my inspiration to continue “doing what I
LOVE to do!”
STEPPING UP DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are a hectic and tiring time for
all, but they can also be a great time to take
the time to do something for someone else.
Our Project Development committee
stepped up this holiday season to make sure
that 23 special children did not go without
some JLBR holiday cheer this year.
Being on Project Development gives our
group the ability to look at other community projects - besides the ones we already
work with and see what gaps they may have that we can fill. One
particular member on our team found a gap and made sure we filled
it with some JLBR holiday spirit. Christie Secreto, a Project
Development committee member, went to visit a project at the
Florence Fuller Center that we are considering for next year. As
Christie spoke with the Center’s nursery liaison, she realized that a
whole group of infants and toddlers had been overlooked and would
essentially be going without any presents this holiday season.
BY LINDA GUNN
Jan were knee-deep in donated toys, books, clothing and gift
cards. As a team, we were able to put together a great ensemble of Christmas presents for 23 boys and girls ages two months
to two years. How fantastic it is to be on a committee that can
do more than find satisfying future projects for League members to work on. We immediately adopted a holiday project of
our own and were successful. Stepping up during a hectic time
of the year proved to be a very rewarding time to do something
good for someone else.
With Christie’s encouragement and Jan Kucera’s organization, our
committee swung into action. Before they knew it, Christie and
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COMMITTEE NEWS
FOSTER CARE IS EVERYWHERE
It seems that the topic of foster care is
everywhere. I assume that is, at least in
part, because I am currently sitting on
two committees that have focused attention on the issue. As chair-elect of Kids
in Distress (KID), I am working with
the youngest children in foster care.
Besides providing monthly enrichment
sessions to the children, our committee
is working to educate local citizens
about foster parenting and ideally, recruiting new foster families
for KID. As a member of the Public Issues and Advocacy committee I am working on foster care from the complete opposite
end of the age spectrum, teens transitioning out of foster care.
Both committees are also in the preliminary stages of working
with KID to explore and possibly extend their prevention services model in our area.
As the Junior Leagues of Florida, our State Public Affairs
Committee’s (SPAC) number one legislative priority this session is: Young Adults Emerging from Foster Care: To promote
changes that increase a foster child’s successful transition from
foster care to independent living and adulthood. What that
means is we have chosen to educate legislators on specific
changes we would like to see made to the laws that govern teens
transitioning out of foster care. The proposed changes will be
drafted after extensive research on best practices, as well as
input from experts in the foster care field and lessons learned
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BY KELLIE MEJIA
from those working with teens that have recently gone through
the transition process.
It is important that you know that before my work on these
committees I did not know much of anything about foster care
in Palm Beach County or Florida. Through my Junior League
work, I have become educated on the topic and motivated to
learn more about it. With knowledge comes responsibility and
with several unified voices, knowledge can often mean power.
The more I learn and interact with the foster care community,
the more compelled I am to take action. Educating our League
on foster care is important because change is important. I am
confident that once you understand what children in foster care
are faced with, we will be a unified voice for change. We can
turn the power of our unified voice into positive changes for the
young people that have been placed into the foster care system.
You will continue to hear about foster care initiatives in our
League. The Kids in Distress, Kids@Home and Public Issues
and Advocacy committees will provide different options for you
to learn about, interact with and/or support the different branches of the foster care system that our League is involved in. I
encourage you to seek out ways to get involved that fit your
interests and schedule. There are so many opportunities to
impact so many young people.
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more than he loves himself. - Josh Billings
COMMITTEE NEWS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND ON PATROL
The Community Support Fund concluded 2006 by awarding two special grants.
The first was $500 awarded to the Boca
Raton Elementary School to support the
Safety Patrols Educational trip to
Washington, D.C. The students are
working feverishly on raising $25,000
for their Spring 2007 trip.
BY MICHELE WEIZER
year with a $25,000 budget. Thus far, we have awarded a total
of $5,000. As we begin 2007, we are thrilled to still have a
large portion of our budget available for grant awards. If you
know of a worthy 501(C)3 organization that has a qualifying
request, please direct them to obtain an application either at
www.jlbr.org or by contacting Denise Elia or myself, co-chairs
of the Community Support Fund.
The last grant awarded in 2006 was
$500 to the Children’s Museum of Boca Raton to help support
underprivileged children’s participation in the annual Breakfast
with Santa affair, held in early December. Without our support,
the children probably would not have been able to have
Breakfast with Santa.
The 2006-2007 Community Support Fund began the League
DIAD - TIME IS RUNNING OUT
BY KATHY BUEROSSE
Paint, Paint! The new member class has organized a special
DIAD at Florence Fuller’s West Campus. We will be painting
classrooms that desperately need our help and would love to see
as many faces helping out as possible. New members, active
members, boyfriends, moms, dads, children 15 and older, etc.
Everyone is welcome! The event will take place between 8 a.m.
and 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 24th. Four hour, three hour
and two hour shifts are available. For all of the events, sign up
now at www.jlbr.org and avoid scrambling at the last moment to
meet your commitment. Thank you!
Have you completed your two and four-hour Done In A Day
(DIAD) shifts? The last DIAD shift event will be held in April.
Sign up now while there are still lots of choices for you!
Between February, March, and April there will be:
$ Six sandwich days
$ February 23, the Milagro Center in Delray Beach (reading event)
$ February 24th - 25th, The Morikami Museum’s Hatsume Fair
(festival)
$ February 22nd, The Schepens Symposium
$ March 16th, the Milagro Center in Delray Beach (reading
event)
$ April 22nd, The Morikami Museum’s Children’s Day (festival)
$ April 22nd, The Centre for the Arts “Centre Kids Series”
$ February, March and April, Kids in Distress Monthly
Enrichment Seminars. The Kids in Distress monthly DIADs
are an opportunity to interact directly with children between the
ages of newborn and 13 years that are currently placed with
foster families. Tasks will range from holding babies, to playing with toddlers, to participating in a craft or activity with the
younger children. These are hands on DIAD opportunities!
Also, a Special DIAD Opportunity: Come Support the New
Member Class and fulfill your DIAD requirements! Paint,
Our Smiles Shine!
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IN THE PINES - DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that In the Pines (ITP)
was built by the government in the
1960’s as housing for migrant workers?
Did you know that the original area
known as In the Pines South had 36
units, a large social hall and a store? Did
you know that the relationship between
the Junior League of Boca Raton
(JLBR) and In the Pines dates back to
the early 1990’s?
Just about every Junior League member since 1991 has played
some part in building the relationship between In the Pines and
JLBR. Whether it was through serving as a committee member,
participating in a Done in a Day or serving on the Board, the
Junior League has been instrumental in enhancing the lives of
the families that live at In the Pines North and South. Although
JLBR has served In the Pines with projects like Back to School
backpacks, Sports Day, Animal Adventure Day, Science Day at
Sugar Sand Park, holiday parties and countless other events,
few of us really know the history of this project and the partnership with JLBR.
Originally ITP North and South were built as dorm style living
for the migrant farm workers in western Palm Beach County. In
the early 1960’s, a local businessman acquired the land and
buildings, and in 1979 this real estate was deeded to In the
Pines, Inc., a newly formed not for profit, and a management
team was appointed to oversee this group. In the early 1990’s,
the day care center that the migrant children attended closed and
BY KRISTEN MACK
it became necessary to find a new place to house the day care
and preschool. The chairman of ITP reached out to a contact of
his to help find a new location. That contact happened to be a
member of JLBR, and together they negotiated a plan for one of
the ITP buildings to be renovated to become the day care center
for 65 preschool children. The project launched with initial
money from the Junior League. JLBR also helped do the legwork to change the zoning, health department qualifications,
reconstruction, etc. so this project could ensure it was executed
properly and safely. Because of the dedication and commitment
of the Junior League members, the project was a success, and
about a year later a new Board was formed and new projects
were identified. In addition to cleaning up the existing land and
buildings, the units were also brought up to code and some were
rebuilt. The League was instrumental in helping to lobby for
funds and grant writing to fund the construction of ITP North
and South and help build the much needed after school program. Most recently, In the Pines learned that they are going to
receive a $3.3 million grant from the Hurricane Wilma Relief
Fund to rebuild 20 units at In the Pines North. What an exciting time the next few years will be at In the Pines!
As you can see, the partnership between In the Pines and the
Junior League of Boca Raton is one rich in history and pride. It
is the dedication and commitment of the JLBR members that
has helped to touch the lives of countless families at In the
Pines. This is just one more way we can see how the Junior
League of Boca Raton really does make a difference in the community and a lasting impact of many people.
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NEW MEMBER NEWS
NEW MEMBERS SAVE THE DAY
Imagine . . . our committee sitting
around the table in the library at the
VCRC, looking down at the long list of
tasks to be completed during the course
of the Junior League year. The list was
as long as any list we had ever seen. As
we sat there, we wondered how we were
going to get everything done in one
League year. Our committee was
already working on gathering research
and developing a curriculum, planning hands on projects to
bring into classrooms, coordinating with the Palm Beach
County School board, getting our project piloted in after school
centers, putting together marketing packets and then there was
that pending task of creating the props to accompany our classroom presentations.
In the process of coordinating and delegating all of theses tasks
among our committee members, we were approached by the
Membership Development Committee and asked if we had a
project for new members to work on. Believe it or not, we actually had to think about it! Sometimes the hardest things to see
are the most obvious. Why not have the new members help
with our classroom props, someone said? Voila! Everyone
agreed it was a great idea. But first we had to meet with the new
BY SUSAN HUNTER
members and present our project ideas.
We prepared our little speech to present to the new members
and hoped the group would be somewhat enthusiastic about the
project. Finally, the night arrived. As we sat at the long table
telling these ladies about our project we realized that they were
not only enthusiastic, but they were also creative, resourceful
and contributing some great ideas to make our project that much
better.
Then with minimal guidance they organized their group by
appointing Susan Frost as the project Chair and they were off
and running. Right there before our very eyes, these ladies
determined where and when they would meet, they scheduled
their first meeting and distributed some of the tasks among their
committee members. I must admit that we walked out of that
meeting feeling very confident that our project was left in very
competent hands.
So today we would like to thank the new members who stepped
in and “saved the day.” Our sincere thanks to: Susan Frost,
Beth Tate, Maria Galka, Stacey Lee, Andee Holzman, Nicole
Scheer, Carrie Monier and Arete Friedman. What a great asset
you are to our project as well as the Junior League. Welcome
and keep up the great work!
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN PLANS FOR 2007
The Kids in the Kitchen 2007 event will
be held on Saturday, March 17 during
National Nutrition Month at the Naoma
Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club in
Delray Beach. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
the New Member committee will be
providing kids with easy tips for better
health, nutrition and fitness. Though
still in the planning stages, we are very
excited about the ideas that have been
brought to the table, and are working on a very hands-on and
interactive day for our attendees.
The event will be open to children ages 6-12, and invitations
will be sent to Kids in Distress, In the Pines, Kids at Home,
YMCA of Boca Raton and the members of the Delray Beach
Boys & Girls Club. JLBR members and families are also welcome to join us, too.
Stay tuned for more information about this event or contact
BY STEPHANIE SHIPLEY
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COMMITTEE NEWS
GEARING UP FOR A BUSY SPRING
Nominating Placement is gearing up for
a busy Spring. We have slated a new
fantastic Board and leaders for the
2007-2008 year. Thanks to all of you
who self nominated to volunteer your
time to our worthwhile organization.
We will be announcing the slate at the
February cottage meetings and the
March Bridge will have a printed version of the slate for you to review.
For those of you who were not slated to a leadership position,
it’s also time to start thinking about your placement for next
year. The Options Catalog, which contains valuable placement
information, will be distributed at the March General
Membership Meeting. The catalog gives a description and the
requirements of each committee. This will help you match your
individual needs to the needs of the committee. Don’t forget
that your advisor is a great resource to help you select your
placement for next year. Please give this careful and serious
consideration and your Nominating/Placement advisor will
contact you to set up a placement interview in March.
In addition, status changes are due March 1st. For individuals
who are considering a change to Associate Active, Sustainer, or
Sabbatical, please contact your advisor. Please remember the
requirements for those status changes are the following:
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BY KATHY POTTS
*Associate Active - an active member who has completed at
least five (5) years as an Active member of the JLBR or any
other individual Junior League that is an AJLI member by the
end of the administrative year in which she requests such status,
is eligible for sustainer status, or who has served as JLBR
President or any other Junior League, may request “Associate
Active” status. An Associate Active may accept a committee
placement (but does not have to attend monthly General
Membership Meetings) and serve one (1) shift at either a JLBR
fundraiser or a DIAD community service project; upon approval
of the Nominating/Placement committee, act as an advisor to a
committee and serve one (1) shift at either a JLBR fundraiser or
DIAD community service project. Associate Active members
will have all of the privileges of active membership and the same
financial obligations as other Active members.
*Sustainers - (i) she is under forty (40) years old and has completed at least ten (10) years of Active membership of the JLBR
or any other Junior League by the end of the administrative year
in which she requests such classification. (ii) she is at least
forty (40) years old and has completed at least five (5) years as
an Active member of the JLBR or any other Junior League by
the end of the administrative year in which she requests such
classification. (iii) she has served as President of the JLBR or
any other Junior League.
With just a few months left in this League year, we encourage
COMMITTEE NEWS
SWEET MEETING NEWS
BY JOANNE GOLDEN
Happy Valentine’s Day from Internal
PR! As you know, this is Cottage
Meeting month, so if you haven’t
signed up yet, hop to it! The date is
February 13th, please sign-up today at
www.jlbr.org. Thank you for attending
January’s Salute to Sustainers General
Membership Meeting. It was really a
lot of fun for everyone and a wonderful
way to ring in 2007. Thank you to
everyone who helped make this evening
special. Our thanks, as always, to everyone at the Marriott for
all their help this year.
Internal PR is busily planning the rest of the year and, while we
like to have a few surprises for you, we do have some things to
share. We are thrilled to be a “New Member” project for this
year. A New Member team will be planning our March General
Membership Meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday,
March 13th at 7:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. social) at the Boca Center
Marriott. That’s all we can tell you (because we don’t know
anything else) you will have to come find out the rest for yourself! This dynamic New Member class has brought a lot of
energy to our events, and we are really looking forward to what
they plan for this meeting!
While it is only February, it is time to start thinking about next
year’s placement. We hope you will join us on April 10th at
Boca Center Marriott for the General Membership Meeting,
which is our Placement Fair. The “Fair” is a great way to find
out first-hand what function committees perform and meet the
chairs of that committee. And, of course, we do love a theme,
so while we most likely will not be erecting a carousel in the
hotel (though it’s not a terrible idea, but definitely not a petting
zoo) be ready to have some old-fashioned “Fair” fun!
We will wrap up May with our Annual Dinner and hope you
will be there. If you, your business, or anyone you know would
like to sponsor this or any of the spring meetings we would be
grateful for your support. Please contact Nicole Mugavero with
any questions you have.
Have a Sweet February!
GEARING UP FOR A BUSY SPRING
you to sign up for any of the requirements that you have not yet
completed. If you are having any problems fulfilling any of
your requirements, please take the time to speak with your advisor now. As a reminder, the following must be completed by
May of 2007:
Your Nominating/Placement advisor looks forward to working
with you to ensure that the rest of this year is a success and that
your placement for the 2007-2008 year is rewarding and fulfilling. Remember we are always a phone call away to help you
with anything or answer questions that you may have.
*
Attend a minimum of five (5) General Membership
Meetings, two during the months of September through
December, and three during the months of January through
May
An Independent, College-Preparatory,
Day School
*
Participate in a Done-In-A-Day project with a minimum of
one 3-4 hour shift.
*
Complete one four (4) hour shift at a fundraiser
*
Complete one two (2) hour shift at EITHER a fundraiser
OR a Done-In-A-Day project.
*
Fulfill the required financial obligations:
a)
b)
Annual dues of $140 ($148 for the 2007-08 year if the
increase is accepted by the Membership at the
January 2007 General Membership Meeting)
One of the following fundraiser requirements:
* Purchase $100 worth of cookbooks
* Underwrite WVOY or Chocolate Decadence with
a minimum of $100 (does not include ticket cost)
* In-kind donation with minimum value of $250 for
WVOY or Chocolate Decadence (must have
approval by Fund Development Committee)
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BY LOU ANN SUCH
It’s “Pet Month” according to
The Bridge editors. Three
years ago Robin Philpit started
pet month, and so the tradition
continues. Okay, first I have
to admit, I am devoted to my
dogs, so let Pet Month begin.
People have such different
feelings about dogs. One can
never witness this better than
when showing houses. I have buyers who love dogs, and spend
more time playing with the family dog than looking at the
house. I have buyers saying they will take the house if the dog
goes with it. On the other end of the spectrum, I sometimes
have to put tiny dogs in the laundry room because people are so
afraid of dogs. I had to put a 25-pound dog in the garage
because buyers so were so afraid of the ‘huge’ dog. Dogs often
follow buyers from room to room, but what is even more odd is
when the cat follows the buyer. Of course that only happens
when the buyer hates cats. You who have dogs know that you
will never have a better, more devoted or more loving friend
than your dog. My babies are Penny and Posey. They are about
seven-years-old, but seem like puppies to me because we had
huge, black standard poodles for 30 years. They are the most
beautiful talented dogs in the world, but I think I said that last
year, too.
luncheon planned for you on Wednesday, February 14th at the
old Boca Del Mar Country club, now called the Country Club
of Boca Raton. Diana Strickland and Mary Schall have planned
a gala event for you. Best of all, if you don’t know what to
wear, just put on something red.
Yes, it is Valentine’s month, so we have a delicious Valentine
Thank you to Ginny Page and Nancy Freeman for planning our
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Do join us at 11:30 a.m. for a relaxing get together. Check your
invitation for details.
I don’t know when this article will come out, so all I can say is
that I hope you do or did attend Chocolate Decadence at the
Boca Center. It really is quite different to go from booth to
booth to be given free chocolate candy, drinks, etc. There are
also all kinds of tasty treats from various restaurants, cute
valentine type gifts such as jewelry, live entertainment and
more. Then if you really wish to splurge, the Mardi Gras VIP
tent has the best drinks and food, including delicious morsels
from Morton’s Steak House. So, if you did not go this year, be
sure to put it on your calendar for next year.
Barbara O’Connell has planned another museum trip, this time
at the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art. Our outing last month to
the Norton Gallery was a great success. You should plan on
joining us one of these times. You might even learn something.
I certainly do every time I go with Barbara. Barbara is wondering if you will be interested in “Cradle of Christianity:
Jewish and Christian Treasures from the Holy Land.”
SUSTAINER NEWS
SUSTAINER SCOOP
Red Cross Designers’ Show house Tour last month. Also,
thanks to Lucille Gioia for planning our luscious dinner party.
Book Group II: My Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion,
hostess is Mary Mowry, RSVP 561-368-8866
Again, I will remind you that Diana Strickland and Michele
Broadfoot have planned an outing for this year to be the ballet,
“Giselle” done by the Miami City Ballet. It is on Friday afternoon, March 9th. Tickets cost $42.50 and if you would like to
attend, please send a check immediately to Diana Strickland.
Museum Tour: Thursday, February 22nd, “Cradle of Christianity: Jewish and Christian Treasures from the Holy Land,” Ft.
Lauderdale Museum of Art. Cost is $15, meet at Vegso
Community Resource Center at 9:30 a.m. Lunch to be
announced. RSVP: Barbara O’Connell 561-487-8871
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Ballet: Friday, March 9th, “Giselle” Tickets $42.50. Contact
Diana Strickland at 417-5900 or Michele Broadfoot at 367-1339
February 1st: Chocolate Decadence held at Boca Center, $25
now or $30 at the door. Mardi Gras VIP tent is $75.00 and well
worth it. Call the League office for further information or go to
www.bocachocolate.com
March: SPA DAY - Plan to pamper yourself. Details to be
announced in the March Bridge.
Bridge: Day: Friday, February 2nd Hostess: Louise Parker
RSVP 954-943-1609. Night: Tuesday, February 20th Hostess
Sherry Kiefer RSVP 561-488-0255
Boca Raton Orchid and Tropical Plant Show and Sale:
February 11th and 12th held at Don Estridge Middle School For info: www.bronsonline.org.
Valentine Luncheon: Wednesday. February 14th 11:30 a.m. –
Country Club at Boca Raton. Send a check for $35 made out to
JLBR to Robin Philpit, c/o JLBR, 261 N.W. 13th Street, Boca
Raton, FL 33432.
Book Groups - Thursday, February 15th at Noon:
Book Group I: I Feel Bad About My Neck, by Nora Ephron,
hostess is Joyce DeVita, RSVP 561-367-0816
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Amy Coxhead
Camille Mohaupt
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16 Terrie Noland
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Vicki Hull
20 Kathleen Altizer
Debora Kellogg
Mayo Voss
21 Katie Stack
22 Wendy Kulberg
23 Amy Simpson
24 Juliette Fuller
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Cibi Hoffman
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, JANUARY 9, 2007
Junior League of Boca Raton Board of Directors Meeting was
called to order on January 9, 2007, at 7:20 p.m. by President
Kathy Adkins. In attendance were Kathy Adkins, Kristin
Calder, Kimberly Kenney, Robin Deyo, Kathy Potts, DeLynn
Trivison, Stacey Hannan Quinn, Lisa Warren, Cindy
Krebsbach, Mary Glynn Toomey and Lisa Mulhall. Guests at
the meeting included Pam Disher and Kris Killip. Remarks
from the President were two end of the year financial gifts
one for $5,000 from Altman Foundation and one for $10,000
from J & L Foundation. Consent agenda moved and
approved. Personnel Council: Member of the Month is
Linda Gunn is recognized for her work on project develop-
ment as member of the month for January 2007. Membership
Satisfaction Survey was reviewed and revised to include
more questions. Cottage meeting facilitator sign ups were
passed around for the February meeting. Community
Council: DIAD Moved that the following four new opportunities described in the agenda packet: VCRC Medicaid
Program, Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Essay
Reading, Sandoway House and Autism Speaks be accepted.
Motion was seconded and passed. Finance Council: Strategic
Plan Update ready to go to the Finance Council. There being
no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
TRANSITION REPORT FOR NOV. & DEC. 2006
CHANGES:
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to JL of Cleveland, OH
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Linda Gunn (A)
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to JL of Greater Ft. Lauderdale
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Delray Beach 33483
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w: 561-750-9800 X232
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SAFETY NEWS
MOST INFANT SEATS FLUNK CRASH TEST
Most of the infant car seats tested by
Consumer Reports “failed disastrously” in crashes at speeds as low
as 35 mph, the magazine reported
Thursday.
The seats came off their bases or
twisted in place, the report said. In
one case, a test dummy was hurled
30 feet.
Of the 12 car seats tested, Consumer
Reports said it could recommend only two, and urged a federal
recall of the poorest performing seat, the Evenflo Discovery.
Evenflo issued a statement disputing the tests’ validity, saying,
“The magazine’s test conditions and protocols appear to conflict with the collective experience of car seat manufacturers,
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
and the scientific community.”
To be sold in the United States, an infant seat must perform adequately in a 30 mph frontal crash, and Consumer Reports found that
all but the Discovery did so. But it noted that NHTSA crash tests
most cars at higher speeds - 35 mph for frontal crashes and 38 mph
for side crashes - so the magazine tested the seats at those speeds.
“It’s unconscionable that infant seats, which are designed to
protect the most vulnerable children, aren’t routinely tested the
same as new cars,” said Consumer Reports’ Don Mays, a product safety director.
NHTSA Administrator Nicole Nason issued a statement saying:
“We are always interested in making car seats better and safer
but not more complicated and difficult for parents . . . We don’t
want consumers misled into thinking holding a child is better
than putting it into a car seat.”
Nine seats failed some or all of the higher-speed tests,
Consumer Reports said, while meeting the federal 30 mph standard. Another seat was judged unacceptable because it did not
fit well in several cars, the magazine said. Messages seeking
comment were left with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers
Association, a trade group.
The magazine tested the type of seat that faces the rear and
snaps in and out of a base. It used test dummies weighing 22 or
30 pounds, depending on the seat manufacturers’ claims.
In the 35 mph test, seats separated from their bases, rotated too
far or would have inflicted grave injuries, Consumer Reports
said. At 38 mph, four seats flew out of their bases, it said.
The only seats that passed all the tests were the Baby Trend
Flex-Loc and the Graco SnugRide with EPS - expanded polystyrene foam - both selling for about $90. Consumer Reports
urged parents shopping for seats to buy one of those two, but it
BY JIM FITZGERALD, AP
also noted that “any child car seat is better than no seat at all.”
It also said some seats performed better when attached by vehicle safety belts than when attached with the LATCH system.
The system, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children, includes belts that hook the base of a car seat to metal
anchors in the vehicle.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHILD CAR & BOOSTER SEAT
from ConsumerReports.org
Start with an infant seat for a newborn and pay close attention
to the height and weight limits as your child grows. When your
baby reaches the infant seat’s limits for height and weight, or
becomes too heavy for you to tote, use a convertible seat in the
rear-facing orientation up to the seat’s limits in that mode. Then
use the convertible seat front-facing until your toddler reaches
the next height and weight limits. After that, use a booster seat
until your child is tall enough to use the car’s safety belts, typically at least 57 inches. Buying three seats instead of two may
cost more, but it can pay off in protection and peace of mind.
Make sure the seat is compatible with your car. One of the
first things you should do in choosing a seat for your child is to
check the fit of any models you’re considering in your own car.
Even before that, though, we suggest placing similar-looking
models side by side in the store to compare features. (If you’ve
already had your baby, place your child in the seat, to get a
sense of the ease of buckling and unbuckling.) Then, if possible, bring the floor model to your car for a mock installation.
Be aware that some vehicle seats are too short, indented, or
excessively sloped to allow a good fit of a child car seat.
If you’re considering a convertible car seat, try the floor model
in both the rear- and front-facing positions. Check out the harness release button in the rear-facing position; in some models
it may be too low to reach comfortably. If you’re thinking about
an infant car-seat/stroller combination, also known as a travel
system, check to be sure that it fits in your trunk or vehicle
cargo area. If the store won’t let you take the seat out to your
car to try it, make sure you can return any car seat you buy--or
go to another store.
Insist on new. Although there are many baby items you can
borrow or buy secondhand, don’t make a car seat one of them if
you can avoid it. A used seat may have been in a crash or
recalled. The manufacturer’s instructions may be missing. If,
for some reason, you must use a secondhand seat, avoid those
with an unknown history or that are older than six years. In the
world of car seats, a six-year-old model is a relic--and risky.
You’ll also want to avoid recalled models.
In a cat’s eye, all things belong to cats.
- English proverb
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HEALTH NEWS
6 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR MEALS HEALTHY
Don’t sabotage healthy foods with
unnecessary calories!
It’s easy to sabotage perfectly healthy
meals by piling on lots of unnecessary
calories. Even grilled fish and vegetables can be bad for you if they’re prepared with plenty of artery-clogging
fat, or served with lots of high-calorie
extras. But healthy food doesn’t have
to be flavorless, says Ellie Krieger, host
of the Food Network’s Healthy Appetite show. “Food does not
need to be loaded with fat, sugar, or calories to be delicious,”
she says. Further, experts say, avoiding calorie-laden extras
isn’t hard -- as long as you know what to watch for.
To make better choices, both at home and in restaurants, follow
these six tips for keeping meals healthy.
1. Keep It Simple - Once you learn to enjoy the naturally delicious taste of foods, you’ll realize you don’t need to pile on
high-fat or sugary toppings. For example, baked sweet potatoes
and other veggies are very flavorful. All you need to do is roast
them and top with a little flavor enhancer such as salt, pepper,
spices, or herbs.
“When you use a roasting technique, it brings out the natural
sweetness and adds a wonderfully delicious flavor,” says
Kreiger.
Also try grilling, steaming, or sauteing your veggies. But whatever you do, don’t overcook or you’ll turn the vegetables into
bland-tasting mush.
“Try a hot Asian spice, low sodium soy sauce, or sauteing in
chicken broth and topping with herbs,” suggests Tara Gidus,
MS, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. “Any of these are healthier than potato or vegetable
casseroles loaded with fat, sugar, and calories.”
2. Be Salad Savvy - Most of us feel smug when we eat an
entree salad; after all, it’s so much healthier than a burger. Or
is it? Large salads served with bacon, cheese, croutons, and
fried or high-fat meats, then topped off with creamy dressing,
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can contain as many calories as a burger and fries.
The healthiest salads come with lots of greens, vegetables,
fruits, and beans. They can be topped with a sprinkling of nutritious higher-fat foods such as nuts, cheese, lean meats, egg, or
avocado, then lightly dressed with vinaigrette, says Kreiger.
You can save even more calories by having the salad dressing
on the side and using it sparingly. Or, try salsa as a fat-free
salad topping.
3. Have a Filling First Course - Forget the chips and dip, and
fried onion or cheese appetizers. Instead, have a soup or salad
before dinner. Studies show that a green salad or bowl of brothbased vegetable soup before dinner can fill you up and help you
eat less. For a satisfying, low-calorie, and super-nutritious
meal, enjoy a bowl of bean or lentil soup along with a large
green salad (lightly dressed, of course).
4. Forget Fried Foods - Fried foods absorb a large amount of
fat and add lots of fat calories. Experts suggest skipping fried
foods -- even if they’re fried in trans fat-free oil – because, while
the fat is less saturated, it’s still fat, and the calories are the same.
Save fried foods for occasional treats. Instead, fire up the grill,
use a grill pan, roast, bake, poach, saute, stir-fry, or use any kind
of other preparation that does not include immersing food in a
hot vat of oil.
5. Drink Daintily - Liquid calories add up quickly: “A cocktail before dinner and two glasses of wine or a few sweetened
drinks, and you can consume as many 500 calories without a
bite of food,” says Gidus.
Drink sparkling water or other unsweetened beverages. And
when it comes to alcohol, skip the pre-meal cocktail. Always
drink alcohol along with food, experts advise.
“A cocktail on an empty stomach has a tendency to make you
less restrained and eat more than you would if you save your
alcohol to enjoy with the meal,” says David Katz, MD, author
of The Flavor Point Diet.
Mark Wilt
6. Pass on Bread - The French wouldn’t think of a meal without bread. But in our country, we often can’t stop with one
slice. It’s usually the refined white kind, slathered with butter,
or dunked in olive oil.
Interior Finish Carpenter
& Handy Man
If you really need bread with your meal, experts suggest having
a slice of whole-grain bread -- plain or with just a touch of fat.
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Bookcases & Cabinets
Mouldings & Doors
Kitchens & Baths
Painting
BY KATHLEEN ZELMAN, MPH, RD/LD
Recommended by:
Debbie Abrams
Chrissy Biagiotti
Kristin Calder
February 2007
Olive oil is a healthier option than butter -- but only if you use
a limited amount.
“Use a spoon to drizzle just a little olive oil onto your bread,”
says Gidus. “If you dip bread into a plate of oil, it acts like a
sponge and absorbs much more than you need, piling on the fat
calories before you eat your meal.”
BULLETIN BOARD
LIST OF ADVERTISERS
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Albert Gregory, M.D.. ......Back Inside Cover
Barbara Hill .............................................. 28
Bill Scott ..........................Inside Front Cover
Carolyn Cole Arnold, Psy.D., P.A ............ 24
Cohen Laser and Vision Center ................ 20
Devcon ..............................back inside cover
Home Improvement & Repairs ..................17
Jacqueline Moroco, D.D.S., M.S. ..............23
Janie Lott, Inc...........................................................................7
Kristine de Haseth ..................................................................11
Krumholtz Orthodontics.........................................................21
La # Ti # Da ............................................................................9
Leon Loard Oil Portraits................................front inside cover
Monogram Closet ..................................................................22
Mark Wilt ..............................................................................32
Palm Beach Generators ............................................................8
Personal Senior Services, Inc.................................................25
Pine Tree Camp ......................................................................24
Reagan Such & Lou Ann Such ..............................................16
Robin Philpit ..........................................................................14
Steven R. Alman, D.M.D., F.A.G.D. ......................................13
Stitch ......................................................................................12
St. Joseph’s Episcopal School ................................................27
YMCA ....................................................................................26
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Leslie Keyes
Lynn Roda
Karen Gross
Dorothy MacDiarmid
20 Megan Tormey
21 Candi Fitzgibbons
24 Cadey Charfen
Alice Smith
27 Abigail Thierman
29 Jane Rea
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Betsy Silverfine
9 Sarah Flynn
11 Diane Eisinger
15 Michele Toomey
17 Shari Welch
LITTLE LEAGUERS
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON MEMBERSHIP WOULD LIKE TO
CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS ON THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR
LITTLE LEAGUER:
Cadey and Alex Charfen on the birth of their daughter, Reagan
Amira, born December 17th, 7 lbs. 13 oz., 20 3/4 in.
Jennifer and Greg Robertson on the birth of their son, Toby
Gene, born December 28th, 6 lbs. 15 oz., 19 in.
PASSINGS
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON MEMBERSHIP WOULD LIKE TO
EXTEND THEIR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS
AND THEIR FAMILIES:
Jeanne Gifford and Lynn MacDougall on the death of their
beloved husband and father, Richard Gifford.
Lost & Found
The March Cookbook Sale!
Items that have been left at meetings can be picked up
at the JLBR office.
If you ever wanted a second copy of Savor the Moment for
a vacation home or wanted to purchase a copy at a discount price come to the March meeting. A few cookbooks
with slight imperfections or returned copies of STM that
do not have the James Beard emblem emblazed on the
front will be sold at a significant savings.
* Black Villagio jacket
* Gap maternity sweater, white from the September
General Membership Meeting
* Ann Taylor cashmere sweater size xs
* Blue and White short sleeved shirt
* Nokia cell phone
* Assorted reading and sunglasses
* Large blue and white Lands End tote with initials “PFD”
* * * James Beard Stickers * * *
James Beard Stickers are now available for members
who bought their copy of Savor the Moment after we ran
out of the award stickers.
February Cottage Meetings
9:30 A.M. Cottage Meetings
East Boca:
Elizabeth Pankey-Warren (338-3152), 2250 Cherry Palm Rd.,
Royal Palm Yacht Club
Tracey Rossi (368-9396) , 1515 S.W. 4th Circle, Boca Square
Amy Kazma (393-1738), 340 S.W. 16th St., Boca East Estates
Sheila Aucamp (750-1896), 1225 S.W. 19th St., Palm Beach Farms
Delray Beach:
Tracey DeFrances (276-5245), 825 Canary Walk.
7:00 P.M. Cottage Meetings
Deerfield Beach:
Melissa Williams (954-428-8115) 4036 N.W. 7th Place
West Boca:
Samantha Vassallo (470-8558), 11205 Island Lakes Ln., Island Lakes
Central Boca:
Vicky Kelly (989-0063), 3010 Windsor Cir., Woodfield Hunt Club
Michelle Reider (251-4217), 5835 Windsor Ct., Woodfield
Country Club
Delray Beach:
Nancy Dockerty (330-0876), 95 N.E. 4th Avenue, Apt. #1
Linda Gunn (271-6115), 1030 Langer Way #3, Delray Beach
Stephanie Winters (305-3900), 925 Kokomo Key Lane
Boynton Beach:
Stephanie Critchfield (369-0083/716-9866), 11916 No. Lake Dr.
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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 $75 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.
Kathy & Paul Adkins
Sheila & David Aucamp
Carol Auerbach
Lisa & George Bariso
Gretchen Bieneman
Sharon Sands Budd
Julie & Tom Buser
Dora & Karl Butcher
Kristin & Glen Calder
Jane & Iain Calder
Judith & Robert Carberry
Jennifer Critchfield
Linda Deery
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Deyo
Mrs. & Mrs. Scott B. Disher
Jennifer Donn
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Donovan
Janet Nodine
Robin & Tom Philpit
Darcy Plimpton-Sims
Dorothy & Karl Preusse
Carole Putman
Peggy & Stephen Ruzika
Norman Shapiro
Jamie Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Toomey, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Toomey, Sr.
Patricia Toppel
Christina B. Towery
May Voss
Nancy M. Wade
Dr. Michele Weizer
Cathy Younis
Elysa & Scott Elk
Mary C. Hargrove
Jillian Hasner
Chris & Forrest Heathcott
Amy Kazma
Leslie Keyes
Carrie Klimczak
Diahann Koshi
Dr. Michael & Mrs.Cindy Krebsbach
Wendy Kulberg
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Lavalle
D.J. & John Lindsay
Dorothy & Blake MacDiarmid
Janice V. Middlebrook
Camille & Charles Mohaupt
Lisa & John Mulhall
Lauren P. Murray-Boynton
BRIDGE DEADLINES & ADVERTISEMENT RATES
March’s Bridge articles are due February 6th and April’s articles are due March 6th. Articles should be e-mailed to the League
office at: [email protected]. If submitting pictures, please call Robin at 561-750-9036 for instructions. DEADLINE FOR ADS
in the March’s issue is Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007. Payment for ads should be mailed to the League office. If ad is not “camera ready,” a design fee will be charged. ($35 for single and double size business cards and $50 for half and full page -b/w).
For more information, please call Robin Philpit at (561)750-9036.
AD SIZE
SINGLE BUSINESS CARD (B/W 3.5” x 2”)
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TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND SELLING FAST
For tickets and additional information, please visit
FestivalOfTheArtsBoca.org or call 1.866.571.2787.
An Eleven-Day Celebration Of Music,
Literature, Film, Art, Food & Wine
March 1 – 11, 2007
ITZHAK PERLMAN SIR JAMES AND LADY JEANNE GALWAY DMITRI HVOROSTOVSKY YEFIM BRONFMAN
HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD NINA KOTOVA VLADIMIR JUROWSKI TEODOR CURRENTZIS ALEXANDER PLATT
ARTURO SANDOVAL TIEMPO LIBRE YELLOWJACKETS RUSSIAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
BOCA RATON PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONIA ANNA QUINDLEN EDWARD ALBEE DAVID EBERSHOFF
Food and wine presented by Boca Bacchanal. All events will be held at the Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton.
In the event of inclement weather, Festival events will be presented in the Festival tent, a clearspan tent equal to the area of the Amphitheater concert green.
Photography used by permission. Program subject to change.
*Presented by the 12th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival, April 19–26.
SPONSORS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
PALM BEACH
CITY OF
BOCA RATON COUNTY
Be Our Valentine - Hugs & Kisses!
February Cottage Meeting
261 N.W. 13th Street
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.
See page 33 for details
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Boca Raton, FL
Permit No. 163

JLBR - The Bridge - Feb 2007 - Junior League of Boca Raton

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