JLBR - The Bridge - April 2008

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Volume 18, Number 8
April 2008
Women Building
Better Communities
Meet our New Members J Supporting our Community
Truth or Fiction: Email Rumors J All I Can Say Is Wow!
Let the Fun Begin J Delights of Home-Cooking & Carry-Out
Junior League of Boca Raton
“Women Building Better Communities”
2007-2
2008 Board of Directors
President..........................Kristin Calder
President-Elect.....................Kristen Ross
VP Communications...Maggie Dickenson
VP Community Affairs...Samantha Vassallo
VP Personnel........................Kathy Potts
VP Finance..................Jennifer DeWolff
Fund Development.........Christina Towery
Nominating/Placement...Melinda DeHoff
Project Development.....Nancy Dockerty
P.R./Marketing.....Stacey Hannan Quinn
Sustaining Advisor................Lisa Bariso
Publications Committee
Editor....................... .......Reagan Such
Chair-Elect............... Caroline Angstadt
Assistant Editor..............Arete Friedman
Assistant Editor.............Andee Holzman
Assistant Editor..................Kristen Huze
Assistant Editor...................Liza Kuntadi
Assistant Editor.......Heather McMechan
Assistant Editor .........Denise O’Sullivan
Photographer.....................Norah Silva
Layout & Advertising...........Robin Philpit
The Bridge is published monthly
(once during the summer)
by the Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc.
May BRIDGE deadline for articles
and advertisements is March 25th
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THE BRIDGE
april 2008
J vol. 18, number 8
The Communication Bridge between the Junior League
of Boca Raton, its Membership, and our Community.
Features
Truth or Fiction: Email Rumors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Supporting Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Marie Johnson: Cancer Survivor, League Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
History of the Trench Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Past Presidents. . .JLBR’s Visionaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Departments
Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
President’s Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Letter from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Member of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hats Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Caring Hearts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Roving Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
From a Cook’s Point of View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
New Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Community Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sustainer News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Transition Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
List of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Lines of Communication/Advertisement Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
News from Committees
Community Support Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Personnel Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cookbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ebay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chocolate Decadence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Membership Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Nominating/Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Membership Satisfaction & Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Milagro Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
VCRC Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting
voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the
effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and
charitable.
The Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. and the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
reach out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in
and commitment to voluntarism.
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Out & About
JLBR Members Representing the League in the Community
Kristin Calder, JLBR President, Rachael Davis, President of the Palm Beach County Retired Teachers Association and a representative of the state on the Florida Education Association Board of Directors with Toni Gianfortuno, Hometown Histories
Chair, at a recent meeting of the Association. The group invited the JLBR to present about the Hometown Histories project
including collaborating and sharing resources in the classroom.
Marlo Belkin, Milagro Center Executive Director, Linda Gunn, JLBR Milagro Committee Chair, Rita Ellis, Mayor of Delray
Beach and Kristin Calder, JLBR President, cut the ribbon to unveil state-of-the-art enhancements to the Center, which is one
of Delray Beach’s most important children’s after school programs. The Milagro Center provides superior arts education to
the children of Palm Beach County’s most disadvantaged populations. The JLBR provided renovations throughout the last
year and added a new basketball court, playground equipment, new landscaping, a new fence and a garden at the Center.
“The Junior League of Boca Raton is thrilled to have helped transform the Milagro Center’s backyard into a much-needed
recreation area for the children,” said Kristin Calder, JLBR President. “This new play area will not only provide a space for
fun and games for the children, but will also contribute to their overall health and happiness. We are excited to see the
instant impact this effort will have on the community and the children,” she added.
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out & about
President’s Perspective
by Kristin Calder
April is the official time
our country salutes volunteers as part of National
Volunteer Week (April 27May 3). So let me say
right away, thank you for
volunteering – and thank
you for volunteering
through
the
Junior
League! Thank you for
sharing your time, talents
and energy to help build a
better community.
We are well on our way to donating more than
35,000 volunteer hours to support our mission in the
community this League year and you are a significant
part of these contributions and our community impact.
Thank you for all that you continue to do as a volunteer through your committee placement, through your
Done In A Day (DIAD) participation and through support of all of our endeavors.
No doubt I will be celebrating this occasion as
National Volunteer Week coincides with the
Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI)
Annual Conference in San Diego. I will be thinking of
you, our members, and our League during this annual event. The conference celebrates the tradition and
accomplishments of the 293 Leagues of AJLI,
addresses issues that affect the Leagues and provides
insightful training sessions.
There are many reasons we volunteer – from as simply as wanting to make a difference to more complex
as looking to be trained in a new skill in a nonthreatening environment as part of a career change or professional/personal exploration.
Regardless, most of us have selfless reasons in mind
for why we do what we do as volunteers and I also
believe “the more you give, the more you get.” So I
was not surprised when I read recently that by volunteering, you could be helping yourself to better health
while you’re helping others, according to a study by
the Corporation for National and Community Service
that reviews a collection of recent scientific research.
Over the past two decades there has been a growing
body of research that indicates volunteering and civic
engagement provides individual health benefits in
addition to social benefits.
It’s no wonder then that people are taking volunteer
vacations and students of all ages are being encouraged to get involved – from political campaigns to
community service. Florida Atlantic University recently created a Center for Civic Engagement and Service
program designed to encourage more students to volunteer, and to tie community service directly into the
classroom. Primary schools are introducing the
process as I have heard many times in the past few
years about teenagers – and even elementary school
students – looking for ways to volunteer to complete
community service hours or to simply make a difference. We have tried to involve these students in our
DIAD activities and community projects when appropriate. I’m not quite sure what Whitney Houston is up
to these days, but I do believe she was onto something
nearly two decades ago when she sang, “I believe that
children are our future, teach them well and let them
lead the way . . . “ No doubt many other leaders and
philosophers have said the same, but Whitney’s words
always stuck with me – and are great reminders to
share the volunteer experience with our children.
After all, they are the ones who will continue our
efforts to make a difference. This is my hope for my
son, Harrison, and my daughter, Caroline, who can
join the JLBR in 2030.
Hopefully you’re enjoying your League placement this
year. This month provides a great opportunity for you
to learn more about the committee placements available for next year. Make sure to attend the April
General Membership Meeting, talk to the leaders of a
committee you’re interested in and speak to your
Nominating Placement advisor to review the Options
Catalog which outlines each placement, meeting
times, committee member job descriptions, etc. to
help you determine how you want to volunteer next
year. I am really excited to continue my dedication to
the League in my placement for the next League year
as Chair of the 21st Woman Volunteer of the Year
Luncheon. But not to get too far ahead of myself . . .
we have two months left to volunteer in the 20072008 League year and I know there’s a lot still left to
be done – so thanks again for serving with me and
being a volunteer in the JLBR.
With Gratitude and Recognition of You, Our JLBR
Volunteers,
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president’s perspective
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Letter from the Editor by Reagan Such
April showers? We wish for these as our
water supply in South Florida is quite
depleted. After a balmy winter, what will
the spring bring? Almost 80 new members, for one thing. This month’s cover
shows the current new member class at
their Super Saturday outing. They will be
attending the Placement Fair in April
and be voted in as members at the May
Dinner meeting. The second installment
of their profiles are in these pages as well as updates on some
of their projects. We joyfully welcome them and we look forward to seeing them in action next year.
Each month The Bridge contains articles that inform you of
committee news, such as our Community Support Fund and
the $25,000 they have given away this year. See page 11 for
the details. We also like to include information about pertinent topics and ways to get to know each other. You can read
about the latest Member of the Month and our annual past
Presidents’ luncheon which celebrates all of the JLBR’s
Presidents. Many of us know someone who has survived cancer, there are many women in our League who have faced this
disease. This month we feature first year active Marie
Johnson. Her story is very inspiring and will help us all realize that cancer can affect anyone, and it can be beaten.
On the lighter side, have you ever received an odd email that
you were not sure about? I receive warnings about hazardous
products, political rumors, and notices that I need to update
my bank account from banks at which I do not have an
account. There are websites that can help you figure out
which emails are real and which are hoaxes.
I love this month’s Roving Reporter. Many of us possess skills
that others do not know about. I do not think many people
know that I taught ballroom dancing for six years! We asked
what your secret talent was and the answers range from fascinating to silly, and I am intrigued by them all!
There is a lot going on this month! April 2008 is:
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National Humor Month
National Donate Life Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
Poetry Month
National Pecan Month
Stress Awareness Month
We have had a very “green” theme this year, so also be sure
to observe Earth Day on April 22nd and Arbor Day on April
25th by planting a tree, or getting new recycling bins. The
Jewish festival of Passover starts on April 19th and is a good
excuse to lay off the carbs! This month you should also finish
your DIAD to help the community, buy your cookbooks to fulfill your financial commitment and play a good April fool’s
joke on someone with a good sense of humor!
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
ATTENTION GOVERNANCE COUNCIL!
“Women building better communities”
It is time to create the President's scrapbook
to commemorate the 2008-09 League year!
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
Group Scrapbooking Sessions are Tuesday, April 1,
5:30-7:30 p.m. & Tuesday, April 15th, 10a.m.-noon.
Bring 5 or 6 committee photos or memorabilia.
"Take-it and Make-it" bags with materials are
available Monday, March 31st at the VCRC.
Scrapbook pages are due Monday, April 21st.
T HE D ELRAY B EACH C LUB
2001 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33483
(561) 278-6226
FAX (561) 278-6230
Diane Roberts, Membership Director
[email protected]
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letter from the editor
Proceeds from fundraising events and grants are given back to the
community.
OUR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
Total membership of more than 750. This year the Junior League
of Boca Raton’s members will provide more than 35,000 volunteer
hours and have goals to raise more than $250,000 to support our
mission and to help thousands of women, children and families in
South Palm Beach County through our placements and collaborations.
OUR VISION
The Junior League of Boca Raton will provide resources, knowledge and funding to the community through the training, education and voluntarism of its members. The JLBR will be proactive in
developing collaborative partnerships to address significant issues
in South Florida and will improve the overall quality of life through a
legacy of trained volunteers.
Building a Better Community - Victoria Matthews by Emily Roberts
Victoria Matthews is a first year active
on the Kids in Distress committee and
without missing a beat has taken on a
very time-consuming, difficult committee role this year. Victoria is the DIAD
Coordinator. Many of you may have
had the pleasure of working with her
and unlike any other DIAD shifts,
Victoria serves as the shift coordinator
for all of the Kids in Distress, a.k.a.
“KID,” events. Victoria is such a huge contributor to both KID
and DIAD, it seems like she is on both committees! You can
always count on her to step up to the plate and pitch in.
Victoria is a very hands-on League member and enjoys really getting her hands dirty and doing whatever needs to be
done. She is someone who when called on never lets you
down. She never complains and she always has a positive
attitude and open heart.
As the liaison between KID and DIAD, she fulfills a dual-com-
Hats off to . . .
Melissa Williams, Kathy Adkins, Sherry Winters, MaryRandoph Scott, Kristin Calder, Leslie Jackson, Leslie Damron,
Suzanne Petrizzi-W
Wilson, Rebecca Elman, Cynthia Muench,
Katherine Regna and Elizabeth Murdoch for generously volunteering as hostesses for our February Cottage Meetings.
Tina Towery for volunteering her time to help at the VCRC.
Kathy Adkins, Dorothy MacDiarmid, and the Event Planning
panel - Wanda Harrold, Robin Deyo, Jan Kucera, and former
JLBR member Denise Zimmerman and Karen Sweetapple at the
Feb. 13 VCRC presentation Event Planning for Nonprofits.
Carrie Klimczak, Melissa Williams and Melinda DeHoff for
helping make the agenda packets and facilitator bags for the
cottage meetings.
DeLynn Trivison and the Nominating/Placement committee
for baking cookies for the incoming Board and delivering the
new Board gifts.
Emily Echeverria for doing an amazing job pulling together the
CPR event.
Renee Duryee for coordinating and planning the Moet and
Manicures event.
Alissa Waldman for making the delicious cupcakes for the Inbar
MSAT event.
Jennifer Harper and Tina Towery for your great fundraising
event. Your selection for a speaker was perfect!
mittee function. She coordinates with the DIAD committee to
get the names of all the volunteers who signed up for the
DIAD, follows up with each of them and then monitors the
volunteers at the event itself, effectively playing the role of a
DIAD Event Chair, a job normally given to DIAD committee
members. The KID babysitting DIAD’s are big events with
more than 15 volunteers, and her involvement greatly helps
out the DIAD committee and ensures a smooth and well-covered event.
Victoria has volunteered to chair a whopping 6 DIAD Events
this year! That is almost 10% of the total DIADs for which the
committee provides chairs! Victoria also serves on the Kids in
Distress committee, you can see where this role has proven
invaluable to both committees.
Victoria and her husband Ron have lived in this area just over
two years and she is already a first year active in our League.
Victoria works at Edwin Watts Golf in sales, which gives her
the opportunity to be around the equipment for the sport she
loves to play. Victoria also enjoys working out and is a fabulous cook! Where does she find the time?
Victoria is a hard worker that goes above and beyond her
assigned role to ensure that the foster kids have as many volunteers as possible with which to interact. She consistently
offers innovative ideas and solutions to improve the quality of
the events we have with Kids in Distress. Victoria exemplifies
what our tagline tells our community about us: women building better communities. She is also a great example to the
membership of how committees can work together to achieve
greater results! Victoria, we thank you for your time and
speedy involvement in playing such a crucial role to the DIAD
committee and we know the many kids thank you too.
Caring Hearts
The Junior League of Boca Raton gratefully
acknowledges the following people and/or companies for
their “Caring Hearts”:
Lindsey Lazarosf from the Rustic Cellar for hosting the
February MSAT Wine Tasting event!
Katherine Wright, Senior VP for Development of Palmetto
Health from Columbia, S.C. for helping with the MSAT
Fundraising event.
John Fitzpatrick at Fitzy’s for hosting yet another upcoming
fantastic MSAT Moet and Manicures event for us in April.
Steve Lippman from the Mack Group for hosting the financial
planning session.
member of the month
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T ruth or F iction: E mail R umors
by Reagan Such
“Forward this email to 10 people and you will receive a gift certificate,” “Microsoft is testing an e-mail tracking system,”
“Forward this email and you will see a video,” “Please help me
invest my funds in the U.S.” These are a few of the many email
hoaxes we have all received over the years. Some of us fall for
them! Helpful sites such as TruthorFiction.com, Hoax-slayer.com
and Snopes.com can help us discover which emails are true and
which are hoaxes or urban legends.
Do you read shampoo labels? An email hoax states that sodium laureth sulfate, an ingredient found in many shampoos,
cleaning products, toothpastes and mouthwashes can cause
cancer. The email claims that in the 1980’s one person in
8,000 got cancer, but the figure has grown to one in three.
According to the American Cancer Society, sodium laureth sulfate is not a carcinogen and there is no need to worry. This
email is a hoax.
Everyone is concerned about keeping their children safe and if
you received the email about Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or
ScotchBrite Easy Eraser you probably passed it along to friends.
The email documents a child’s severe reaction and shows photos of the burn-type marks on him. This authentic incident took
place in 2006 however it is unclear if the chemicals in the product were the cause. The email states the product contains
formaldehyde. However the government-required Material
Tobak’s Jewelers
Less is
more!
Especially
when it comes
to the price.
6363 No. Federal Highway Boca Raton
(561) 988-8363
3/4 miles north of Yamato located in the Victorian Plaza
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feature article
Safety Data Sheet shows that one of the ingredients is a
formaldehyde-melamine-sodium bisulfite copolymer. That’s the
name of the entire ingredient and it’s different than if the product had formaldehyde alone, according to Procter & Gamble. A
company release says that “. . . the word ‘formaldehyde’ is in its
chemical name. However, this ingredient is not formaldehyde
and poses no health or safety risks.” The 3M company’s
Material Safety Data Sheet shows that their product is made of
polyurethane foam and melamine foam. No other chemicals
are listed. I would not let a child play with these products, but
then I wouldn’t let a child play with any cleaning product.
Some emails are serious warnings sent by sheriff’s offices and
other officials. Many of us have received an email that warns us
that hypodermic needles infected with the HIV virus have been
found on gas pump handles in Florida. This email is false.
There are no such incidences of needles being found in gas
pumps, pay phones, movie theater seats or anywhere else.
Another gas station rumor is that Petro Express, which is another name for Citgo, is partially owned by Venezualan antiAmerican president Hugo Chavez. Petro Express is an American
company and it has sold Citgo gas in the past, but phased it out.
Citgo is the American subsidiary of the state-run oil company,
Petroleos de Venezuela SA, the national oil company of
Venezuela. Chavez has threatened to stop oil flow to the U.S.
and block inbound air flights from the U.S.
Afraid your pet or child can get sick or even die from Swiffer Wet
Jet solution? Don’t worry. Again there are no reported incidents
involving the product, despite a very real email describing a dog
with liver failure and reports that the solution is one molecule
away from being antifreeze, which truly can kill pets. According
to the product maker, their formula is nothing like antifreeze and
children and pets are not at risk.
and unrestricted television in all jails. The email says that meals
cost less than 40 cents, but according to the Truth or Fiction site,
the cost figure is actually less than 20 cents. An anti-drug program has resulted in a high percentage of his inmates leaving
jail without their addictions and few of them returning. This particular story is derived from a 2003 Associated Press article.
Amazing and true!
An email hoax that touches our vanity is about certain lipsticks
containing lead. According to the website truthorfiction.com,
“We’ve spent a considerable amount of time looking into this
one and there is nothing to substantiate the claims of this email.
The most important thing that can be said is that in the United
States, the Food and Drug Administration regulates the lead
content in food and cosmetics. The lead levels, if there are any,
are tiny and not regarded as harmful by the FDA.” I saw a piece
on The Today Show stating that deep red lipsticks may contain
trace amounts of lead, but not enough to be harmful.
Bill and Hillary Clinton bought a house in New York, but there
was no room for the Secret Service, so an email rumors states
that they built a guesthouse for the Secret Service and are receiving rent from them in the amount equal to their enormous mortgage payment. All presidents and former presidents are eligible
for Secret Service protection and the presidents are reimbursed
for any area of the home that is used by Secret Service agents.
The amount is based on a formula, however, not defined by the
homeowner. Based on that formula, Mr. Clinton would be eligible for more than $1,000, but it is reported that he has
declined any money for his New York home.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona is known for his Maricopa tent jail.
It is reported that the sheriff complains to inmates that the soldiers in Iraq are facing similar conditions, living in tents in hot
weather, and that they didn’t commit any crimes. It is quite true
that he established the Maricopa County tent city for inmates.
More than 2,000 prisoners live without smoking, coffee, movies
The bottom line is that you should check it out first. Remember
that no one will give you money, a gift certificate, a free computer or anything else just by sending an email. The IRS will never
email you. There is no cell phone “do not call” list. Some disturbing emails we receive involve missing children.
Unfortunately many of these are false! Just because an email is
signed by a professor, an officer, or any official with an address
and phone number does not make it true.
Whether is it about a new computer virus,
chain letters, lottery winnings or one of the
boundless political rumors circulating at this
time, I suggest doing some research before
forwarding a possible rumor.
)
On the humorous side, there is an email circulating that a man
bought fire insurance for a box of rare and expensive cigars. He
smoked the cigars then filed a claim! The rumor says the insurance company turned down his claim, but the man sued them
and won $15,000. No claim has ever been found, as we all
know it sounds too ridiculous to be true. There is evidence that
this rumor has been circulating since 1968.
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Supporting Our Community by Caroline Angstadt
The JLBR has the great fortune of financially helping organizations in our community above and beyond
our signature projects. We are able to do this through the Community Support Fund (CSF) committee.
This small staffed, yet very significant committee, has left a sizable impact on our community over the
years and this year is no different.
The CSF’s budget is usually about 15% of the net profit of the previous administrative year’s fundraisers and the requests are limited to $2,500 per agency. There is specific criteria for applicant agencies
that can be found on our website. If you have an organization that is in need of financial support,
please visit our Community Impact section at www.JLBR.org where you will find all the details and a
request form for the Community Support Fund.
As our 2007-2008 year is coming to a close, the Community Support Fund pictorial should give you an idea of how successful the JLBR was this year in helping our community.
The Soccer Association of
Boca Raton’s Top Soccer
Program which benefits
handicapped children
in team soccer.
The Boys and Girls
Club of Boca Raton’s
Reading Room.
Palm Beach County Literacy Diamond View Elementary’s
Coalition’s Adult Literacy
Safety Patrol Association’s trip
Initiative.
to Washington, D.C.
NOT PICTURED: The Arc of Palm Beach County’s
Navigating the Course Conference, Junior Achievement of
South Florida’s Junior Achievement Day at J.C. Mitchell
Elementary, The Women’s Circle providing education to
women to move into the workforce, The Center for Youth
Activities’ Hands on Foundation providing computers and
other hardware and software for educational needs, Adolf
and Rose Levis JCC’s Financial Literacy for Women providing
a county-wide program focusing on empowering women
from all financial backgrounds in taking control of personal
finances, family budgeting, and long-term planning.
Young Singers of the Palm
Beaches - Scholarships
for music program.
Rising Stars Booster Club
providing gymnastics classes
to under served children
from Dixie Manor through
Pearl City C.A.T.S.
The Treasure Box Project
providing boxes of
educational, practical, and
fun gifts for children 3 – 5
years at holiday time.
Mark Cherny of Ruth Rales
Jewish Family Service of South
Palm Beach County’s Mental
Health Players – A troop of
skit performers acting out
situations to educate young
teens on peer pressure.
Carolyn Cole Arnold, Psy.D., P.A.
Intelligence Testing
Psychotherapy
Licensed Psychologist
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Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 338-6995
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The Junior League of Boca Raton and The Milagro Center of
Delray Beach would like to thank Delray Garden Center for
their very generous donation to the Milagro Center.
Delray Garden Center
3827 West Atlantic Avenue t Delray Beach, Florida 33445
561-243-6869
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Marie Johnson: Cancer Survivor, League Member by Arete Friedman
Hearing a story of someone who survived against the odds is inspirational
to us all. After learning that Marie
Johnson, a first year active, had cancer, I asked her to share her story.
Marie Johnson was diagnosed with
esophageal cancer on July 7, 2004.
She hadn’t been feeling well and went
to her gastroenterologist for a checkup. He initially diagnosed an ulcer, but Marie felt there was
something more to the discomfort and pressed him to do
additional tests. A few days later, he summoned her to his
office. The test results revealed she had esophageal cancer.
“The doctor had a hard time telling me and really didn’t know
much about esophageal cancer, with the exception of how
deadly it is and you could read that on his face.”
While Marie’s diagnosis initially paralyzed her with shock, she
had no time to waste. She needed to begin treatment immediately as the longer she waited, the worse her chances of survival became. She was referred to a specialist for an appointment and subsequently a surgeon at Univeristy of Miami
Comprehensive Cancer Care Center (UMCCC). She also
began researching esophageal cancer on the Internet, but the
information on survival rates was so dismal she had to stop.
Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus, the hollow tube
through which food and liquid pass from your throat to your
stomach. The typical demographic for this type of cancer is
men in their sixties, with very rare cases in women under age
40. Treatment depends on how advanced the cancer is:
ranging from Stage 1, where it is limited to the organ in which
it originated, to Stage 4, where it has spread to other organs.
When Marie arrived at UMCCC for her appointment, she was
given an ultrasound endoscopy and diagnosed with Stage 3,
which has less than a 10% survival rate. She began crying
hysterically. “[The doctor] said to me these words ‘Now don’t
go getting all hysterical on me yet. I just did this surgery on
an 80-year-old woman who was worse than you and she is
doing fine.’ So I listened to him and that really was my last
hysterical moment.”
Following her diagnosis, normal day-to-day life, its routines
and nuisances suddenly seemed insignificant to Marie. She
went on a complete hiatus from her job as a Realtor. Her new
job became a cancer treatment regimen which involved
chemotherapy for 24 hours to four days at a time. Marie’s
body responded well to the treatment. So well, in fact, that at
one point she thought that because she felt so good, the
chemotherapy wasn’t working. The worst part was that she
lost her hair, particularly difficult because as women we often
associate our hair with our femininity. So Marie bought many
wigs, shopped and made lunch plans as often as she could
to keep her spirits high. No matter how weak she was feeling she always showed up for her manicure and pedicure
appointments, because they made her feel feminine.
People treated Marie differently after learning her diagnosis.
Many stopped talking to her because they were scared. They
had read the prognosis for Stage 3 esophageal cancer on the
Internet and knew her chances of survival were slim. They did
not know what to do or say, so they avoided her. Her family
and close friends were very supportive through the first round
of chemotherapy, surgery to remove her esophagus, second
round of chemotherapy and recovery process.
Throughout her treatment and recovery, Marie stayed positive, refusing to allow any negative thoughts to enter her
mind. She knew she needed to beat this illness to be around
for her two sons. She never asked,
“Why me?” Cancer was just another
hurdle in life to jump over. Instead of
letting it defeat her, she became a
stronger person for having survived.
Marie recognizes that, having lived
through a catastrophic illness, she can
use her experience to help others in
similar situations. “You never know
what type of impact you’re going to
have on someone and it would be selfish of me to sit in the house and do nothing. In my office I
have become the unlikely face of cancer. We had a recent
diagnosis and first thing my broker did was introduce her to
me.” Marie expanded her voluntarism by joining the League
and volunteering for the American Cancer Society.
Marie
Marie has a new, post-cancer philosophy on life. She does
things that make her happy. “My girlfriend says I really didn’t
start living until after my cancer.” Marie resumed her job as
a Realtor and started a jewelry business simply because she
enjoys it. “The American Cancer Society says ‘look good feel
better’. The same thing goes for jewelry. If you wear nice
jewelry, you will feel better.” Clearly Marie’s story is a testament to the power of positive thinking. In her own words,
“When your mind gives up, your body follows.”
Marie is a cancer survivor since July 7, 2004.
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History of the Trench Coat by Heather McMechan
Wearing a coat during spring in
Florida is something unheard of.
However, the trench coat is one of the
true must-haves for your ward-robe this
season. It comes in all different colors,
fabrics and various lengths. The trench
can be worn loose or belted over a
great pair of jeans or a cute dress.
But the trench is not a style recently
designed. If you can believe it, the trench coat is 107 years
old. It was created in 1901 by Thomas Burberry. That name
sounds familiar. He was the inventor of gabardine fabric.
Gabardine is a hardwearing, water-resistant, yet breathable
fabric, in which the yarn is waterproofed before weaving. He
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developed the trench coat as an alternative to the heavy great
coats worn by the British and French soldiers in World War I.
The trench coat was a ten-buttoned, double-breasted long
coat made with tan, khaki, beige, or black fabric. The trench
coat had cuffed straps on the sleeves and the shoulders with
a belt. It was typically worn as a windbreaker or as a rain
jacket, and not for protection from the cold in winter or snowy
conditions. Many war veterans kept the coats when returning
to civilian life as a fashion statement. They later became part
of the business wardrobe for working women and men.
Over the years, the trench coat was made popular by Ingrid
Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca and Peter
Sellars in the Pink Panther.
What Is Your Hidden Talent? compiled by Kristen Huze
This month we asked the JLBR members to share with us their
hidden or secret talents. Some were serious, some were
funny, and some were sweet. Here are our fellow JLBR members’ not well known talents:
I’m a photographer. ~ Vanessa Diaz
Not letting a lack of knowledge get in my way of doing what
needs to be done. ~ Kathy Buerosse
Karaoke. I can’t sing at all but the effort is there. ~ Kelly Korn
Dancing. ~ Jenn Wolfe
I can yo-yo and play frisbee. ~ Anonymous
I do not mind public speaking, and I actually enjoy it! ~ Emily
Echeverria
Painting. ~ Kelly Clark
I can pick up just about anything with my toes. ~ Renee
Govig
To make people laugh. ~ Martina Miranda
Tap dancing. ~ Stephanie Critchfield
I make amazing music mixes. ~ Melissa Montes
Music. I sing in a choir, play bells, and can read music. ~ J
I am a diehard softball player. ~ Carla Zorovich
Ballroom dancing. ~ Debbie Uselman
Painting. ~ Brie Cafferty
Queen of organization and expert mover! ~ Jennifer Minton
To turn a negative situation positive. ~ Elisa Guldman
I am really good at the family tree. For example, your kids are
your first cousin’s 1st cousins once removed and your kids
and your first cousin’s kids are second cousins! ~ Schuyler
Thompson
Baking. Christmas cookies are my specialty. ~ Jaime Veccia
I play piano. ~ Kathy Pansegrau
Name that tune. ~ Karen McDonough
Perkiness, organization, and I own a business for marketing.
~ Brenda Browning
I sing (belly dancing, just kidding!). ~ Leala Dickenson
I can find a cute handbag anywhere, even the Newark
Airport! ~ Nancy Dockerty
Photography. ~ Gina Pacelli
I can run a marathon without training. ~ Carrie Klimczak
Organization. ~ Andrea Garcia
Beading. ~ Kristy Hartofilis
Setting up Thomas the Train railroads in minutes. ~ Courtney
Brown
I can touch my tongue to my nose. ~ Michele Toomey
I can shop for shoes and bags for many hours! I can also
consume large amounts of chocolate and tie a cherry stem
with my tongue. ~ Fabiola Hooker
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Who Are Our Outstanding JLBR Members?
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
2007-08 AWARD NOMINATION FORM
Name of Member Nominated:
Award Designation (Founders, Outstanding Service,
Outstanding Sustainer, Torch or Starburst . . . see descriptions below):
Give specific reasons why you feel this person is deserving
of the award:
List the candidate’s volunteer service and leadership roles:
Name and contact information of nominator:
You may use this form to submit your nomination OR you
may write a letter explaining why your nominee deserves the
award. Please email all nominations to Kathy Potts, Vice
President of Personnel, [email protected], or mail to
Kathy Potts at 1283 S.W. 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33486
NOMINATION DEADLINE: APRIL 8, 2008
DESCRIPTION OF AWARDS:
FOUNDERS AWARD: Created in honor of the founding members of JLBR, this award is presented to a JLBR member in
recognition of outstanding service to the League. The award
is presented to an active member in good standing who has
been a member of the JLBR for at least three years. The
award recognizes the dedication, motivation and enthusiasm
of a member who has earned her the respect and admiration
of her colleagues. The Founders Award recognizes exemplary performance within the JLBR over a period of time.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD: This award is presented to a
JLBR member who has taken her active Junior League
involvement and training into the community to make a
major contribution through volunteer service. The award
winner must be an active or sustainer in good standing
who has been a member of JLBR for at least three years.
The award may be given for outstanding achievement
through JLBR in the community or the award may be presented for outstanding service in the community over a
period of time. Please note “community” is defined to
include and extend beyond a JLBR project.
OUTSTANDING SUSTAINER AWARD: This award is presented to
a sustaining member of JLBR in good standing. The award
recognizes a member whose dedication, motivation,
enthusiasm and has earned the respect and admiration of
her colleagues and will recognize exemplary performance
within the JLBR over a period of time.
THE TORCH AWARD: This award will be presented to an
active or sustaining member of the JLBR in good standing.
The Torch Award recognizes a member who is a true pioneer, who embraces innovation and creativity. This member willingly forges into new territory, breaks new ground
or takes on something never before attempted. She maintains confidence and enthusiasm in the face of doubt,
opposition or barriers. The award winner is someone who
never says never, who does something unique and different and who likely (but not necessarily) achieves desired
goals.
THE STARBURST AWARD: This award is presented to a JLBR
active member in good standing who puts forth the extra
effort despite the number of contributions or commitments
she is already doing for the JLBR. The award recognizes
the person you contact if you want something done, even
though she is busy, and you know she will make time to
do the job well. The award recognizes the ability to provide that extra “burst of energy” to help get the task at
hand completed.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CURRENT JLBR PRESIDENT IS
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THESE AWARDS.
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Past Presidents . . . JLBR’s Visionaries by Kristin Calder
“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community,
and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I
can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. Life is no ‘brief candle’ to me. It is
a sort of splendid torch, which I have got hold of for a
moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible
before handing it on the future generations.”
I shared this amazing quote by George Bernard Shaw with
more than 20 Past Presidents of the JLBR and other Leagues
recently at an annual luncheon in their honor. I couldn’t have
said it better myself so I wanted to also share it with you as it
reflected my feelings of serving as president of the Junior
League. It is an honor, a brief time to get to direct our League
and truly help make a difference. And the more events I
attend and the more of our members I meet, the more I get
out of the entire experience. As the 2007-2008 League year
is winding down, it also rang true with my emotions.
I am truly honored to be a part of this very special group of
women – the Presidents of the Junior League, especially the
Boca Raton League. Hosting the Past Presidents Luncheon
was an incredible experience to catch up with them and learn
about our history first-hand.
contact the Junior League. Collectively and individually, the
Past Presidents are great resources who can be awesome
Sustainer Advisors for your committees or help provide guidance or assistance to the work we’re doing today.
I also enjoyed hearing stories about each Past Presidents recollection of the year she served, including when our League
started out as a Junior Service League in 1971 and the
Presidents who oversaw the several-years process of us
becoming a part of the Association of Junior Leagues, Inc.
(now International) in the 1983-1984 League year. The
development of our cookbook, Savor the Moment, was especially memorable for the Presidents in the late 1990’s and
early millennium years, as the process took several years from
start to finish. What ideas are presented and projects are proposed today will be the ties that bind us . . . As Robert Louis
Stevenson said, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you
reap, but by the seeds you plant.” This is so true of the Junior
League’s process. When you have an idea, it’s like a seed
that has to be planted, nurtured, checked on to make sure the
conditions are right, etc., to know if the seed (or idea) will
flourish in our environment.
These Past Presidents of the League are visionaries that have
paved the way for our organization to be known as the prestigious and influential group of ‘women building better communities’ that we are today with a rich history in our 37th year.
I even learned something new – Past President Barbara Hill
talked about learning about Done In A Day’s (DIAD) at an
AJLI conference in the early 1990’s. She introduced that to
our League and it’s one of our greatest examples of organizational impact as each one of our members completes at
least one DIAD each League year.
The next time you see one of them, say hello and take the
opportunity to thank them for their dedication to help shape
our organization to be the go-to organization that we are
today. When there’s an issue that needs to be addressed or
a nonprofit that needs assistance, the community knows to
Our purpose from so many years ago when we first began – to
provide an ongoing program of education, to train volunteers
and encourage leadership in community service – still rings true
with our mission today. Thank you again, Past Presidents, for
your unwavering support of our League – then and now.
Seated L to R: Mary Csar, Carole Putman, Dorothy MacDiarmid, Kristin Calder, Kathy Adkins, Lisa Mulhall and Lisa Bariso; Standing L to R: Carole Stalling, Susan Saxton,
Constance Scott, Jayne Malfitano, Barbara Hill, Pattie Damron, Katharine Dickenson, Betsy Owen, Sally Schmid, Mary Lavalle, Debbie Abrams, Susan Diener, Elizabeth
Pankey-Warren, Cindy Krebsbach and Michelle Rubin
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In the Beginning. . .JLBR Endowment Fund by Denise O’Sullivan
The tagline for the JLBR is “Women
building better communities.” We are
a group of women committed to
improving the lives of children and
families in the Boca Raton area since
1971. Many wonderful women have
been part of this fantastic organization.
From the beginning when there was no
official meeting place, and everything
was kept in members’ cars and houses,
to today with our award wining Vegso Community Resources
Center, the members of the JLBR have wanted to make an
impact.
Back in 1971, meetings were held at
kitchen tables, in parks, and wherever a place would be available. As the
League grew, an office on Spanish
River was acquired to have a central
location. While I was speaking with
some sustainers, everyone was sure
to mention that the office was next to
a Chinese restaurant and members were immersed in the smell
of Chinese food. As the League grew, there was a need for bigger and better space, so the office headed west to South Rogers
Circle, where it was located from 1993-2003.
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ings. The office served its purpose for ten years. However, it
was not in the best area and the
rent continued to skyrocket. The
office was located on the second
floor. If members were able to
find a parking spot (because
parking was always an issue),
they then had to climb steep concrete steps where many of the
smokers from the office across the way hung out. There was
always an ashtray or two left on the steps, and at night, there
were often questionable people hanging out in the parking
lot. Around the year 2000, as some members were looking
at the JLBR financials, and were realizing how much money
was being paid out in rent, the conversation turned towards
finding new space and possibly OWNING a building (Wow
has the League grown!). In 1993 past President Bitsy
Fitzsimmons’ mother gave a gift of $10,000 to the JLBR to go
towards an endowment in hopes that one day we could own
our own building. This was always in the back of everyone’s
minds.
A feasibility study was done in 2001, and it found that YES,
the League could support owning a building if there was a
successful Capital Campaign and an endowment fund was
created. This was going to be a true test of the determination, efforts, and enthusiasm of members to make this happen. Pattie Damron, one of the members who spearheaded
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this effort stressed to me that the members wanted to make
sure that the building was an asset and not a liability. It was
important to all, that the building be self-supporting. The
League should NEVER have to do a fundraiser to maintain a
building. All monies raised are for the community.
It was also a very important vision that if the JLBR were to
build a building, it would be more than our headquarters. It
truly had to be a Community Resource Center that serves the
community. As Cindy Krebsbach said “This made our mission
realized. We could have a place to train our members to
train the community.”
The fabulous women of the
JLBR raised $2.5 million in two
years, completed construction
of the building and established
an endowment fund to sustain
the Center into the future. The
building is owned mortgage
free, and the endowment is a
separate 501(c)3 organization that supports JLBR each year
with funds to go towards utilities and maintenance as the
building ages.
The members of the JLBR worked hard to make sure that the
Vegso Community Resource Center has a Foundation Center
database and a grant library with a librarian. The Foundation
Center, established in 1956, is the nation’s leading authority
on philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grant makers
supporting them to tools they can use and information they
can trust. The Center maintains the most comprehensive
database on U.S. grant makers and their grants. There are
only a few hundred Cooperating Collections in the USA, and
the VCRC is proud to have one of them. The Grant Library
helps nonprofits throughout South Florida access detailed
information on foundation grants and how to apply for them.
A lot has changed from 1971 until today. From working out
of cars, to the VCRC that was awarded the AJLI 2007 Award
for Vision, the members of the JLBR are women building better communities. Whether you are a sustainer, active, or new
member, you are part of an organization that has and will
continue to provide resources, knowledge and funding to the
community through the training, education and voluntarism
of its members. The JLBR will be proactive in developing collaborative partnerships to address significant issues in South
Florida and will improve the overall quality of life through a
legacy of volunteers.
Please remember the Endowment Fund. Contributions are
greatly appreciated and as you can see, used for wonderful
things. The Capital Campaign got the building constructed,
the members made it into a Community Resource Center, and
the endowment fund will keep it going.
Thank you for your generous contributions!
Lisa Bariso, in honor of Faby Hooker’s and Dorothy
MacDiarmid’s birthday.
Maggie Dickenson, in honor of Dorothy MacDiarmid’s and
Faby Hooker’s birthday.
Linda Donoghue, in honor of Faby Hooker’s and Dorothy
MacDiarmid’s birthday.
Amy Kazma, in memory of James McMullin III and in honor
of Dorothy MacDiarmid’s and Faby Hooker’s birthday.
The following people made donations to the Endowment
fund: Kathy and Paul Adkins Amy Brand Linda Eckelson
Ingrid Kennemer Linda McElwee.
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Shari Welch and Vivi Kinnunes at Neiman Marcus Beauty Event
Kristen Ross at PE Conference in San Antonio, Texas
Andee Holzman & Arete Friedman at Cottage Meeting
Mel Montes, Alana Latiolais & Friend
Shari Welch, Amy Kazma & Delia Weiss at a DIAD
Greta Gillis, Liz Goldring, Stephanie Miskew & Robin Cohen
Kelli Bloechinger, Brittany Steele & Kelly Thompson at Wine Tasting
Allison Lane, Danielle Yankowski, Gina Pacelli, Erin Parker
and Kristin Calder at Cottage Meeting
picture show
Florence Kizza, Gina Greenwald and Melissa Williams
at Chocolate Decadence
Stacey Berger, Arete Friedman, Millie Strickroot &
Morgan Green at Cottage Meeting
Cindy Krebsbach & Alexandria Douglas-Bartolone VCRC Event Speaker
Amanda Mitchell, Shannon Moriarity and Britton Buist at Wine Tasting
Alana Latiolais, Amanda Mitchell and Amy Hetzel at Cottage Meeting
Schuyler Thompson & Kristin Calder at Neiman Marcus Beauty Event
Debbie Uselman at Milagro Center
Karen & Todd McDonough at Chocolate Decadence
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Delights of Home-C
Cooking & Carry-O
Out by Lynn Gayle
The cookbook committee members
have taken turns bringing dinner to our
meetings this year, and have relied
almost entirely on recipes from Savor the
Moment. It has been a great way to get
to know the book, and we have had
some really fabulous meals! Last month
I hosted the meeting at my house, and
decided to use recipes from my everexpanding collection of Junior League
cookbooks. We have so many great “swaps” from other
leagues around the country that I inevitably leave each General
Membership Meeting with a fabulous new cookbook.
The requirements for my dinner menu were to select recipes
that are suitable for ladies, partially vegetarian for me, and
easy to make because I would be short on time after work.
After looking through all of my League cookbooks, and contemplating scores of great recipes, I ultimately prepared the
following meal:
9 Mandarin Orange Salad – from Cookbook I, a vintage
cookbook from JL of Grand Rapids, MI
9 Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Golden Raisins – from
Worth Tasting, the new cookbook from Palm Beach, FL
dried Tomato Cheesecake Quiche – from Savor the
9 Sun-d
Moment, the timeless cookbook from Boca Raton, FL
Dinner conversation centered on everyone’s favorite carry-out
delis as well as our opinions of the new ones that have opened
in Delray and Boca. We all miss King’s and regret that it won’t
be opening in downtown Delray, but there are plenty of places
to get fabulous carry-out that tastes homemade:
9 Marianne’s – A Delray favorite for years, Marianne’s is
located on George Bush Boulevard just west of the
Intracoastal. The daily specials, such as delectable crab
cakes, are so good they sell out in a few hours, and the
fresh soups and salads are unbeatable in quality and taste.
9 Bruleé – Just a couple of months old, this deli is located
on 2nd Avenue in the new City Walk storefront. Gourmet
entrees, healthy side dishes and decadent homemade
breads are but a few reasons to visit. I’m a huge fan of
their yellow beets and Cookbook’s co-chair Stephanie
Miskew raves about their selection of hard-to-find items
such as gourmet vinegars.
9 Beanie’s – A tiny shop, Beanie’s is popular with business
people in Boca, and is conveniently located in the strip
plaza on N.W. 2nd Street opposite the south end of
Mizner Park. My favorites include the tuna fish salad (very
light), Greek salad and daily soups which include many
vegetarian options.
9 The Boys Market – Free samples and great food draw a
crowd to this time-tested market on Military Trail in Delray.
The parking lot is typically chaotic, and the lines tend to
be long, but if you have patience it’s worth the wait.
9 Whole Foods – Located on Glades Road in Boca’s
University Commons, this chain market excels in both quality and variety. The parking lot here can also be a challenge, but once inside the wide aisles and wide assortment
make for a great gourmet shopping experience.
We are knowledgeable
and experienced.
We are your local
Real Estate Experts!
Reagan Such
Selling Florida Real Estate since 1997
561-368-0692 [email protected]
Lou Ann Such
Selling Florida Real Estate since 1982
561-368-8838 [email protected]
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savor the moment news
From a Cook’s Point of View by Mary Lavalle
Spring is here and Mother’s Day is
around the corner. What better way to
honor your mother and bring a smile to
her face than to give her Savor the
Moment or one of the wonderful cookbooks we have in inventory. We have two
new additions, Add Another Place Setting
from the Junior League of Northwest
Arkansas ($28.95) and Warm Welcome,
fourth in the River Road Recipes series
offered by Baton Rouge, Louisiana ($29.95). Also, do not forget
how handy the CD ROM is in your collection. We have approximately 230 discs left in inventory and then they will be gone.
Hard to believe the 10,000 we ordered will soon be sold out.
Here are recipes for a sensational cake and bread that you can
make for your mother on Mother’s Day from A Southern
Collection: Then and Now published by the Junior League of
Columbus, Georgia ($26.95). You can’t beat the south for
breads and cakes.
Chocolate Praline Cake
Praline Sauce:
½ cup butter
¼ cup whipping cream
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup chopped pecans
Heat butter, whipping cream and brown sugar just until butter melts. Pour evenly into two 9 inch cake pans. Sprinkle
with pecans.
Cake:
1 devil’s food cake mix (I like Duncan Hines)
1¼ cups water
1 cup oil
3 eggs
Mix cake mix, water, oil and eggs on low speed for 1 minute,
then 2 minutes on high speed. Carefully spoon batter over
praline mixture, dividing evenly into pans. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 45 minutes. Begin to prepare frosting 10 minutes before cakes are finished baking.
Carrot Pineapple Bread
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1½ tsp cinnamon
3 eggs
2
1
1
1
2
1
cups sugar
cup vegetable oil
cup grated carrot
8 oz can crushed pineapple, un-drained
tsp vanilla
cup chopped pecans
Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Combine flour, soda, salt
and cinnamon. Set aside. Combine eggs, sugar and oil in
a medium bowl. Mix well. Stir in carrots, pineapple and
vanilla. Add dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in pecans.
Pour into prepared pans. Bake in a preheated oven at 325
degrees for about 60 minutes. Freezes well.
Check out the list of cookbooks available and pick up some at
our next general membership meeting or at the Vesgo
Community Resource Center. Someone is there from 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. daily to help you with your purchase. Don’t forget
your purchase can be credited toward your financial obligation.
River Roads Recipes IV, JL of Baton Rouge ............$29.95
Seasons in Thyme, JL of Birmingham, MI...............$29.95
I’ll Cook When Pigs Fly, JL of Cincinnati................$24.95
Made in the Shade, JL of Ft. Lauderdale................$26.95
Settings Sunrise to Sunset, JL of Houston ...............$29.95
Always Superb, JL of Minneapolis .........................$29.95
Open House, JL of Murfreesboro..........................$26.95
Notably Nashville, JL of Nashville .........................$29.95
Toast to the Tidewater, JL of Norfolk .....................$29.95
Toast to Omaha, JL of Omaha.............................$26.95
Sunsational Encore, JL of Orlando ........................$24.95
Tastes, Tales and Traditions, JL of Palo Alto ...........$29.95
Applehood and Motherpie, JL of Rochester ............$21.95
Oil & Vinegar, JL of Tulsa.....................................$26.95
And Roses for the Table, JL of Tyler .......................$24.95
Women of Great Taste, JL of Wichita, KS .............$26.95
Frosting:
1¾ cups whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ tsp vanilla
Pecans, finely chipped, (optional)
Assembly: Remove cake layers from oven when done.
Immediately turn one layer onto cake stand or plate. Spread
½ frosting onto layer. Immediately place second layer on first
layer and frost the top of the cake. Keep refrigerated until 15
minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle top of cake with
finely chopped pecans. Excellent!
cookbook news
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An Evening of Chocolate & Decadence by Jennifer Minton
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Total Wine & More, and
SmartWater, to name a few.
The Junior League of Boca Raton announced the 2008
Sweethearts and their significant community contributions:
John and Margaret Mary Shuff, Dr. Richard Auclair, and
Charlie Siemon. We want to thank these extraordinary individuals for all that they did and continue to do to enhance our
lives in Florida.
(l-rr) Kristy Hartofilis, Schuyler Thompson, Kelly Clark,
Andrea Garcia, Jennifer Minton and Martina Schreer
On February 7, 2008, the Seventh Annual Chocolate
Decadence, The Sweetest Party in Town, welcomed more than
1,000 guests at the Shops at Boca Center. Our food vendors
were preparing all week to provide an ample tasting of their
culinary creations. The Shops at Boca Center transformed
their front parking lot to a festival showcase. A tent was erected, a stage created, and more than 100 tables were set up
for the food and non-food vendors.
In the general admission area our guests dined on many
treats from Aspen Jacks, Big City Tavern, Blue Martini, Boca
Raton Resort & Club, Cabana, Celsius Beverages, Chrissy’s
Sweet Treats, GOL! - The Taste of Brazil, Gold Coast
Seafood Grill, Truluck’s, So Sweet It Is, What a Cupcake,
Panera Bread, Passion for Pastry, Romano’s Macaroni Grill,
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chocolate decadence news
A pink carpet graced the way for our guests to enter the VIP
tent. VIPs feasted on delectable foods and desserts from Big
City
Tavern,
M o r t o n ’ s
Steakhouse,
C u c i n a
d’Angelo, and
Hoffman’s
Chocolates.
Ultimat vodka,
S m a r t W a t e r,
D’vine
Wine,
PAMA, Daily’s,
and Schramsberg champagne quenched our guests thirsts
and more! Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center & NewBeauty
provided beauty demonstrations and consultations for our
VIP’s. The highly anticipated “Altier Jewelers Diamond Drop”
sent one lucky winner home with a one carat Altier diamond.
All of our VIP guests went home with goodie bags full of
exclusive gifts.
Just
in
time
for
Valentine’s Day, our
guests shopped their
hearts out at our many
vendor booths from
Pilates classes at Pilates
of Boca to beautiful
hand-crafted jewelry at
Russ Wilson Design, as well as many other boutiques.
We would like to thank our event sponsors for their generous
donations and contributions to the ultimate success of the
event! Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center; NewBeauty; Altier
Jewelers; One Thousand Ocean; Flagler Real Estate Services;
JP Morgan; Plastridge Insurance; BNY Mellon Wealth
Management; Boca Raton Magazine; Florida Aquastore;
Ultimat Vodka; SmartWater; D’vine Wine; Premier Beverage;
Florida Bracing Centers; Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs,
LLP; Cendyn; and Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Gora PA.
Without the support of our fantastic committee and volunteers, this event would not have been possible! Special thanks
to the Chocolate Decadence committee for all their exceptional work and dedication to make this event a success.
More than $53,000 was raised to benefit the community
projects of the Junior League of Boca Raton. For more information visit www.jlbr.org and www.bocachocolate.com.
Pictures from the event are posted on www.norahsilva.com
and www.livingfla.com. Thank you to all of the attendees for
a wonderful night!
2008 Chocolate Decadence
Award Winners
Best Dessert
First ~ Boca Raton Resort & Club: Raspberry Chocolate Dessert
Second ~ Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club: Chocolate
Croissant Bread Pudding with Grand Marnier
Fudge Sauce and Vanilla Gelato
Third ~ Passion for Pastry: Semi-Sweet Velvet Chocolate
Pate with Milk Chocolate Mousse
Best Confection
First ~ Trulucks: Assorted Truffles: Peanut Butter,
White Raspberry, Coconut and Orange Pistachio
Second ~ So Sweet It Is: Boca Trash
Third ~ Hoffman’s Chocolates: Mint, Raspberry, French
Chocolate and White Mocha Truffles, Chocolate
Fountain with Dippings
Best Drink
First ~ Gatsby’s: Chocolate Toasted Almond Martini
Second ~ Boca Raton Resort & Club: Boca Raton’s
Hot Chocolate
Third ~ Blue Martini: Cookies & Cream Martini
Best Presentation
First ~ Passion for Pastry
Second ~ Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Third ~ Boca Raton Resort & Club
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Meet The New Members by L. Damron, F. Kizza, K. McDonough
Kate George and her husband, Chris, have three children:
twelve-year-old Emma, ten-year-old Elizabeth and sevenyear-old Caroline. Kate was born in Pennsylvania, grew up in
Ohio and attended the University of Pittsburgh. She currently works in marketing. Kate enjoys decorative arts, fine furniture and china collecting, independent film, cooking, yoga,
tennis and skiing. Birthday singer: Ewan McGregor
Leslie Damron
Florence Kizza
Karen McDonough
As our new member project, we are introducing our new
member class. And sticking with the rock-n-roll theme, this
month the Publications new member project asked “if you
could have any singer, dead or alive, sing you happy birthday,
who would you choose?”
Andrea Galecki was born in Plantation, Florida, and grew up
in Boca Raton. She graduated from Boston College and
works as an investment consultant. Andrea enjoys volleyball
and college football and has volunteered with Special
Olympics. Her favorite author is Jane Austen and her favorite
vacation spot is Cinque Terre, Italy. Birthday singer:
Madonna
Emily Gannon grew up in Bronxville, New
York, and currently lives in Boca Raton. She
attended University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Wake Forest and is a lawyer.
In her spare time she likes to play kickball
and travel. Emily lives by the philosophy of
“Work hard, play harder.” Birthday singer:
Dave Matthews
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new member news
Nancy Griffin lives with her husband Barry
and two Australian Shepards, T.J. and
Coconut. She was born and raised in
Atlanta, Georgia and attended Georgia
State University. Nancy is a sign language
interpreter for Palm Beach County Schools
and enjoys sailing, scuba diving, bike riding,
playing with her dogs and spending time with family and
friends. Her personal philosophy is “The most wasted of all
days is one without laughter.” Birthday singer: Dave
Matthews
Lara Hussey lives with her husband, Ed, and
works as a pharmacy technician. She enjoys
reading, watching TV, listening to music and
sleeping. Disney is her favorite vacation spot
and she enjoys eating at Wings Plus and the
Melting Pot. Her cell phone ring tone is
“Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees. Birthday
singer: ‘N Sync
Shannon Moriarity lives with her husband, Sean, and two
children, Jack, nine, and Cate, six. They
also have a boxer named Rocky. Shannon
was born in Boynton Beach and grew up in
Boca Raton. She attended Lynn University
and Florida State University. Her hobbies
include traveling, boating, swimming,
doing yoga and trying new spas! She loves
hanging out with her “crew” in her backyard, and her
theme song is Jo Dee Messina’s “Life is Good.” Birthday
singer: Sting
Kathy Panesgrau grew up in Iowa and
attended the University of Iowa and
Cleveland Chiropractic College. She is a
chiropractor and the owner of 360 degrees
of Health. She is involved with the Gamma
Phi Beta Sorority and the Gamma Phi Alumni
group of the Palm Beaches. Kathy enjoys
doing Bikram Yoga, bicycling, reading, watching college football and basketball. Birthday singer: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Billie
Holiday or Kurt Cobain
Sara Ritzler grew up in Deerfield Beach and
is attending FAU to obtain her B.B.A. in
Hospitality and Marketing. She enjoys going
to the gym and beach, boating, scrapbooking, and shopping. Birthday singer: Chris
Botti or Justin Timberlake
Sharon Robinson grew up in Eden, North
Carolina, and has an 18-year-old son, Kyle.
She is an interior designer for Floor Fashions.
Sharon works with youth at her church and
volunteers at her son’s school. She enjoys
gardening, going to the gym, walking, and
antique shopping. Birthday singer: Taylor
Hicks
Marti Soroka and her husband, Erick, have a
2-year-old daughter, Rose, and four pugs.
She attended American University and is the
Director of Business Development at
Aptimus. Marti enjoys walking and wine
tastings. Birthday singer: Paul McCartney or
Neil Diamond
Whitney Terry grew up in Boca Raton and
holds a B.A. from Duquesne University. She
is currently a student and works for Premier
Estate Properties. Whitney volunteers for
Habitat for Humanity and the Susan G.
Komen Foundation. She enjoys running,
shopping, going out, and spending time with
friends and family. Birthday singer: Justin Timberlake
Debbie Uselman moved here from Westport,
Connecticut, two years ago due to her husband Don’s job. She joined the League to
meet new and interesting people. She and
her husband take ballroom dancing and love
all dances, especially the salsa and hustle.
She also loves country and swing dancing.
She is an R.N., but not currently working and volunteers at the
Women’s Imaging Center at Boca Hospital.
Julie Wolverton grew up in Wilmington,
Delaware, and is a psychologist. She
holds a doctorate from CSPP-California
and enjoys skiing, traveling, playing tennis and being with her dogs, of which she
and her husband have two. Birthday
singer: Jerry Garcia
Meghan Shea grew up in Ridgewood, New
Jersey, and holds a B.S. in Management from
Rutgers University. She enjoys doing needlepoint, reading, playing golf and tennis, and
skiing. Meghan volunteers with Habitat and
the New Jersey Food Bank, as well as tutoring. Birthday singer: Dean Martin
Our Smiles Shine!
Dr. Moroco, a Junior League of Boca Raton member, is a graduate of
Pennsylvania State University and Northwestern University Dental
School. She completed advanced specialty training in Orthodontics at
Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Moroco has practiced
orthodontics in Boca Raton/Delray area since 1993.
The Linton Medical Park
4800 Linton Boulevard, Suite D-505 Delray Beach
561-638-9963
new member news
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Let’s Go to the Fair, the Placement Fair by Kirsten Stanley
The Junior League of Boca Raton Annual Placement Fair will
take place on April 8th at 6 p.m. at the Marriott Boca Raton
Hotel. Each committee will have a table set up so you can walk
around and find out what the committee is all about and what
your potential responsibilities will be. The newly slated committee chairs will be there to answer any questions you have regarding a committee placement you are considering for next year.
At the fair you will be given a Placement Interview form by the
Nominating Placement committee. One is also below. Please
Date:
turn in this form by Wednesday, April 9th. It is very important
that you list your top four committee choices. While we do our
best to place members on the committee they choose as their
first choice, it is sometimes necessary to move onto the second
or third choice. If you do not turn in a form, we will have to
place you where we need committee members.
If you have any questions or are unsure of a placement,
please contact your Nominating Placement advisor. See you
at the fair!
Advisor:
2008 - 2009 PLACEMENT INTERVIEW SHEET
Name:
Phone Number:
email:
Membership Status for 2008 – 2009
Current Placement (2007/2008):
2006/2007 Placement:
Are you willing to be placed where the League needs you most? Yes
For the 2008/2009 weekly time commitment, you can only work: Day
The amount of time you have available for the League work: A lot
No
Night
Moderate
Flexible
A little
Rank your primary interests (1 being the most interested, 4 being the least interested)
Community Placement ______ In-League Placement ______ Leadership ______ Fund Raising Placement ______
You prefer to work on:
______ A large committee
______ Independently
______ A career related placement
______ A small committee
______ As a team
______ Something you’ve never done
On what four committees would you like to serve and what strengths and skills do you bring to each of these choices?
(Please list 4 committees so that we can best accommodate you!)
A.
Skills
B.
Skills
C.
Skills
D.
Skills
SIGNATURE:
National City believes in giving back to the community!
As part of the Spirit of Community, National City will donate $300 for
any referral from a JL member that results in a closed first mortgage
National City7
Mortgage
Nancy Wilkinson
Senior Loan Officer
561-542-3633
(JLBR Member)
All loans are subject to credit approval and property appraisal. Products subject to change without notice.
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nominating/placement news
All I Can Say Is Wow! by Carrie Klimczak
tact Renee Duryee.
Jenn Wolfe, Carrie Klimczak, Leala Dickenson, Melissa
Williams and Kelly Thompson
All I can say is WOW! In February MSAT had the opportunity to work with two great businesses – Inbar Beauty and the
Rustic Cellar.
MSAT would like to say a special thank you to sisters Sivan
and Oriya, owners of Inbar Beauty of Boca Raton for hosting
our amazing spa retreat on February 4th and 5th. When
Leala Dickenson met them, she gushed about how amazing
these two sisters were and how tranquil their spa is. Once
you walk into Inbar, you can feel Sivan and Oriya’s passion
for bringing beauty and pampering to their clients. This feeling radiates throughout the store from the subtle music playing in the background and amazing product selection to the
naming of the store Inbar which was named in tribute to their
older sister who passed in 2005. Thanks again Sivan and
Oriya for this amazing event and thank you Leala Dickenson
for hosting it!
The Rustic Cellar was the place to be on Thursday, February
28th, where members of the Junior League gathered with
their friends to taste a selection of fabulous wines. We had a
great turn out and everyone loved the delicious wines,
cheeses and great favors picked out by Jennifer Wolfe.
Thanks to the Rustic Cellar for opening up their wine bar to
us and hosting a wonderful event. I hope you all had a great
time!
We have planned the Fundraising 101 workshop at the VCRC
on April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. This workshop will offer
practical tools to develop effective, efficient fundraising coordination. This is for any JL member who would like to explore
the basics of whom, what, when and how to succeed in
fundraising. This will be very helpful for new members to assist
with their placement selection. The speakers will share in their
various experiences with fundraising. Katherine Wright Davis
will be our keynote speaker. She is the Senior Vice President
of Development Palmetto Health Foundation and is a sustainer from the Junior League of Columbia, S.C. Registration is
requested by contacting the League office at 561-620-2553
or jlbr.org.
Kate Carey, Meg Enright, Carrie Klimczak, Reagan Such,
Nancy Dockerty and Stephanie Miskew
OCEANFRONT CONDO FOR SALE
APRIL SHOWERS YOU WITH GREAT EVENTS FROM MSAT
This month MSAT is planning four great events. On April 3rd
from 6 to 9 p.m., and April 4th from 9 a.m. to noon, Emily
Echeverria will be hosting a CPR Certification at the VCRC.
The cost of $25 per person will cover the cost of the CPR certification. Please contact Emily Echeverria if you have any
questions. Sign ups are on the JLBR website.
Ladies, you loved Moet and Manicures last year, so Fitzy’s is
hosting another fantastic event for us! On April 10th from 7
to 9 p.m., Moet and Manicure’s will be held at Fitzy’s (101
S.E. 4th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483). Sign ups will be
on the JLBR website. If you have any questions please con-
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Fabulous N.E. corner direct oceanfront on the
sand with 30 feet of balcony. Sweeping views of
ocean and wide beach. This 1500 sq. ft. 2/2 has
a split bedroom plan is waiting for your creative
touch. This direct ocean front building has been
recently renovated with new balconies, painted
and new roof. Sold as is, rare find won’t last.
Call Robin Philpit
at 561-750-9036
membership satisfaction news
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Community Corner
Let the FUN Begin
by Leslie Jackson
Whew! That’s all I can say as I watch twenty
plus children running, jumping, shooting
hoops, playing tag and everything else kids
do. The difference between today and three
months ago is the environment in which these particular children are playing. The playground is shiny and new, the basketball court is SPECTACULAR, and the garden is beautiful
and tranquil. As a member of the Milagro Center playground
committee, I have seen a place where kids went to get outside and get some fresh air transform into a place where kids
go to exert so much energy that I’m exhausted just watching!
I happened to be at the
Milagro Center the morning
of the ribbon cutting ceremony to help tidy up. It was a
half-day for Palm Beach
County schools so the children were rolling in right as I
pulled up. To see the kids run
off the bus, say hello to everyone in the center and then
beeline it to the back was
exhilarating! There was a
group of kids on the playground, a few boys on the
basketball court, little ones
running after the big ones and
lots and lots of laughter! The older kids had no problem
jumping in to help us spread mulch while the younger ones
followed us around asking questions. While in the garden a
little boy asked if he could touch one of the tomato plants,
and I asked him if they were allowed to touch the plants.
Another boy jumped right in and said, “No, it kills them.” So,
not only are they enjoying the flowers and vegetables, but
they are also learning about gardening!
This whole project could not have come to fruition without a
committee that felt the passion passed on from our leader
Linda Gunn. Linda spoke with such feeling that Ann Welmuth
and Pam Hillenbrand eagerly volunteered for basketball court
duty while Phoebe Chapman and Dayna Coffer jumped at
the chance to work on the playground. Anna Parrott and Lynn
Martin worked hard taking the before and after photos and
getting the word out to the local media. Jaime Veccia and
Carla Zorovich planned, to perfection, the fun ribbon-cutting
ceremony. Lisa Harmer willingly agreed to tackle the
grounds, which entailed installing a new sink and sprucing up
the outside. Thanks to Tim Clark, the wonderful handyman,
everything works perfectly! Karen Schlesinger took a seat on
the Milagro Center Board of Directors and enlightened them
as to how the Junior League works and everything we can do
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community corner
to help them
thrive. Adriana
Finnvold started
us all off by utilizing her architectural skills
and providing
us with a site
plan. And, last
but not least,
Brittany Steele
took charge of
helping the new
members plan and create the beautiful butterfly and vegetable garden. New members Deanna Bartell, Carrie Dillon,
Alison Gatto, Katheryn George, Marion Godin, Carolyn
Miller, Kathy Pansegrau, Debbie Uselman, Michelle Wicker
and Kimberly Winkler should be commended for creating
such an inspiring garden for these children. It truly is an
amazing place. The mural, hand painted by Clarissa Slauter,
is astounding.
This committee worked so well together! I have heard several of the members say that it has been their favorite placement. I think I have to agree! Everyone pulled her weight, no
one was over tasked and we had FUN! We saw a project
completed in six months and we were able to see the immediate effect of a job well done on the smiling faces of some
very deserving children.
April VCRC Events
by Kirsten Stanley
HOW TO ASK FOR MONEY FROM
CORPORATIONS - Presented by Mary
Wong, President, Office Depot Foundation,
April 15th, 9 - 11 a.m., No cost
Find out how to ask for money from corporations. Mary
Wong, President of the Office Depot Foundation will discuss
corporate funding from the donor’s perspective.
INTRODUCTION TO THE VCRC GRANT LIBRARY AND THE
FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ONLINE - Presented by Liz Locke,
VCRC Librarian, April 17th, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., No cost
Learn how to effectively use library materials, including the
Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory online database.
Find potential funders for your organization by creating
searches to develop targeted lists of foundations that will
match your organization’s funding needs.
SOS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS - Presented by Danielle Cameron,
Vice President for Development and Carolyn Hollis Jenco,
Development Associate/Scholarship Manager, Community
Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, April 17th,
6:00 - 8:00 p.m., No cost
A primer on the process of securing financial assistance for
education.
PROPOSAL WRITING BASICS - Presented by Liz Locke, VCRC
11:30 a.m., No cost
Librarian, April 22nd, 10:00-1
You will learn about the key components of a proposal to a
foundation or corporation and get the answers to questions that
first-timers often have about the process of applying for a grant.
The 2008 Caring Kitchen Volunteer
Dinner (New Member Project)
by Melissa Montes
2007-2008 new members Bridget Boyd,
Britton Buist, Sharon Robinson, Layne Wolf,
Pamela Willis, Christina Wheat and Mel
Montes have been busy planning “The 2008 Caring Kitchen
Volunteer Dinner.” The volunteer dinner will honor the hundreds of regular volunteers who lend their hearts and their
time to the C.R.O.S. (Christians Reaching Out to Society)
Ministries initiatives during the year.
Many of you may be familiar with The Caring Kitchen, a program that C.R.O.S. Ministries created in Delray Beach for
people of all faiths who need meal assistance during times of
need. The Junior League of Boca Raton partnered with
C.R.O.S. this past year to feed more than 80 families through
the Thanksgiving in a Box DIAD. The Caring Kitchen also
runs an after-school program for underprivileged children, for
which JLBR volunteers make healthy turkey sandwiches as
part of a recurring monthly DIAD shift called “Sandwich Day.”
Having after-school snacks available for the kids has reduced
the number of disciplinary issues that arise with these children
in the hours after school, when children are most likely to
cause trouble. C.R.O.S. Ministries also helps hundreds of
families affected by hurricane damage, loss of jobs, and rising housing costs.
More than 100 guests are expected to attend “The 2008
Caring Kitchen Volunteer Dinner” which will be held on April
29th at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Lake Worth.
The honorees will view a slide show highlighting the year’s
accomplishments, have the chance to catch up with friends
that they have volunteered with and enjoy a delicious meal.
As the organizer of this event, the DIAD new member project
has secured a location, a caterer, centerpieces, and decorations. In addition, the new members on this committee have
been working diligently to secure as many gifts and prizes for
the volunteers as possible, and this year’s vendors are graciously donating more than ever before. If you or a business
you know would like to help with contributions, please contact Bridget Boyd at [email protected].
Floor Fashions
Same owner since 1976
990 S. Rogers Circle, Boca Raton, 997-2101
Sharon Robinson, Interior Design
Carpet,
Wood Floors, Area Rugs, Bedding,
Window Treatments, Accessories
community corner
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Sustainer Scoop by Lou Ann Such
TIME does go faster as one gets older.
I totally forgot about St. Patrick’s Day
and Easter while I babbled on about
March Madness college basketball in
our last Scoop. I hope you all had a
green St. Pat’s day and dyed enough
eggs to fill a house. Don’t tell anyone,
but I still dye and decorate Easter Eggs,
and my youngest child is 34. (No, no
grandchildren, just granddogs and
cats). As usual, I digress. We are
practically at the end of our League year, and it seems like we
have just begun. We have two final celebrations to enjoy, our
spring luncheon and Brooke Qaulk’s spring fling. (Isn’t it
great to be young enough to volunteer at a less breakneck
pace than the actives do?) Hope to see you at one or both
of these events!
IDEAS: I received many good ideas from members at our
Valentine’s luncheon. For instance, everyone wants to go to
a high tea at either The Flagler Museum or the Ritz Carlton in
Manalapan. Laura Stoltz suggested Dixie Antiquing in West
Palm. Kathy Dickenson suggested a tennis group. Susie
Martin wants a Salsa Dancing Day while Charlotte Spooner
suggests a talk on Florida flora and fauna. My favorite, of
course, is a wine tasting. Seriously, do we have any wine distributor husbands or does anyone have a connection to Total
Wine or Crown? There are lots more ideas which Helen
Ballerano and I will try to follow up on this summer. If any-
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one would like to help, please do not hesitate to call us.
SPRING LUNCHEON: Planned with the usual eye for detail
by Julie Buser and Beth Osborne, it is to be held at the Royal
Palm Yacht & Country Club at the Marina Club. This year
should be even more spectacular and tasty with these two at
work. Every year, some of you drive up to the big main club
house and panic to find that we are not there. So this time,
drive to the little clubhouse on the water, and we will all be
there to greet you. Please plan to come and even bring a
friend on Friday, April 25th at 11:30.
SPRING FLING: Aren’t we just such a gay, social bunch with
both a spring luncheon and a spring fling? The best part about
the “Fling” is that you can wear fun, casual clothes or work
clothes if that fits your schedule. This time the one and only
Brooke Qualke is hosting this event at her home in Royal Palm
Yacht & Country Club. It is a treat just to see how Brooke decorates her house. Some of us just have all the talent (Moi not
included.) You come with a bottle of wine or an appetizer anytime after 6:30. The most fun is seeing ladies that you haven’t
seen in an age. All you have to do is sip and chat. We will
convene on Wednesday evening, April 9th at Brooke’s home.
APRIL’S EVENTS
Bridge Group: Day - Friday, April 4th, Hostess TBA (Call
Elly Rolfe); Night - Tuesday, April 15th, Hostess is Rosemary
Auclair, RSVP at 394-3005.
General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, April 8th Marriott at
Boca Center; 6 p.m. Social Hour, 7 p.m. Meeting. Come
meet new actives and find out about our new projects.
Spring Fling: Wednesday, April 9th, 6:30 p.m., Hostess:
Brooke Qualk. Come casual and bring an appetizer or a
bottle of wine. (In a hurry, just bring yourself!)
Book Group: Group I: ROAD TRIP! Monday, April 7th Yes, 16 of us are going to Naples for a night or two of fun,
sun and other stuff, like shopping. We are reading The Road.
Group II: April 10th, Noon - Hostess: Barbara Williams,
RSVP at 391-2491. The Road by Cormack McCarthy. Group
III: April 10th, 7 p.m. - Hostess: Mary Lou Eastham, RSVP at
561-737-3100. Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen.
Spring Luncheon: Friday, April 25th, 11:30 a.m. - Royal Palm
Yacht & Country Club’s Marina Club. Send a check made
out to JLBR for $40 to Julie Buser. See your invitation for
details.
April Sustainer Birthdays
1
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
15
16
Judith Carberry
Linda Pollack
Ellen Stark
Anne Donnelly
Louise Glover
Donna Miano
Bonny Smith
Karen Wadowicz
Mary Osborne
Marilyn Osborne
Christine Critchfield
Mary Csar
Katherine Ferguson
Sheila Aucamp
Tammy Benes
16 Laura Cohen-Bull
Ellen Elam
Susan Wicker
17 Denise Alman
Mary Ellen Hogan
20 Arlette Baker
Susan Martin
21 Nancy Davis
Michele Weizer
22 Helen Ballerano
Renee Feder
24 Jeanne Brander
25 Charlene Toews
27 Laura Mitchell
sustainer news
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Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting, February 5, 2008
The Board of Directors of the Junior League of Boca Raton
meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m. on February 5,
2008, by President Kristin Calder. In attendance were Kristin
Calder, Kristen Ross, Kathy Potts, Maggie Dickenson,
Christina Towery, Stacey Hannan Quinn, Jennifer DeWolff,
Samantha Vassallo and Wanda Harrold. Absent were Nancy
Dockerty, Melinda DeHoff and Lisa Bariso. Remarks from the
president - The Birkman seminar proved to be very helpful for
all members. The Caring Hearts Luncheon will be held in
April and our nominee will be Steven Abrams. Consent agenda was seconded and approved. Community Council:
Community Council moves to approve the attached DIADs.
The motion was seconded and approved. Community
Support Fund: Community Council moves to grant $2,500 to
The Haven Turning Point Program, used for their transitional
housing program. The motion was seconded and approved.
Community Council moves to give the $1,000 grant given to
the JLBR from the Altman Foundation to the Florence Fuller
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting, March 4, 2008
The Junior League of Boca Raton Board of Directors meeting
was called to order at 7:03 p.m. on March 4, 2008, by
President Kristin Calder. In attendance were Kristin Calder,
Kristen Ross, Kathy Potts, Stacey Hannan Quinn, Melinda
DeHoff , Samantha Vassallo, Jennifer DeWolff, Lisa Bariso,
and Tina Towery (via phone). Absent were Maggie
Dickenson, Nancy Dockerty and Wanda Harrold. Consent
agenda was seconded and passed. President Kristin Calder
thanked everyone for sharing their time and talents with the
League. Communications Council: Kids in the Kitchen will
be held on March 15th at 1:00 p.m. at Whole Foods in Boca.
Children from League projects and our members are being
invited. Personnel Council: Personnel Council moves to
make the following status changes for the 2008 – 2009
League year (see list in League office). All motions were seconded and passed. Personnel Council moves to nominate
the March Members of the Month. The motion was seconded and passed. Personnel Council moves to restructure the
Planning Council/Committee with the following positions: VP
Planning, President-Elect, Bylaws Chair, and 3-5 Active
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Committee. The motion was seconded and approved.
Community Council moves to continue the following
Community Projects to the JLBR 2008-2009 Year: In The
Pines, Kids in Distress and Florence Fuller. The motion was
seconded and approved. Community Council moves to set
up a task force immediately to promote voluntarism amongst
Boca Raton college students. The motion was seconded and
approved. Personnel Council: Personnel Council moves to
nominate February 2008 Member of the Month. The motion
was seconded and approved. Personnel Council moves to
approve the Proposed Slate for 2008-2009 pending
Nomination Placement Committee phone calls of acceptance.
The motion was seconded and approved.
Announcements: February 7, 2008 Chocolate Decadence,
February 15, 2008 Community Cottage Meetings, February
20, 2008 Neiman Marcus Event. There being no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m.
~ Respectfully submitted by Wanda Harrold
minutes
Committee Members. The Active Planning Council
Committee Members will be elected in January and shall
have at least three (3) active years experience in the JLBR, and
have served as a past Committee Chair and/or attended
ODI. The motion was seconded and passed. Finance
Council: Finance Council moves to approve the following
policy changes (see proposed changes in the League office.)
All motions were seconded and passed. Finance Council
moves to approve the Final Ballot for the 2008-2009
fundraisers (see Final Council Straw Ballot in League office).
All motions were seconded and passed. Finance Council
moves to approve to the Financial Commitment Options for
the 2008-2009 League year. All motions were seconded and
passed. Community Council: Lisa Mulhall and Cindy
Krebsbach will be submitting applications for the Donor’s
Forum Awards for VCRC and In the Pines. The breakfast will
be held on April 30th. Samantha Vassallo will plan a spring
community tour for our members and sustainers. The tentative date will by the evening of April 19th. League members
can bring a guest. A nominal fee will be charged to cover the
expenses. Motion: Community Council moves to approve
the following community projects for the 2008-2009 League
year: In the Pines, Kids in Distress, Florence Fuller, Spirit of
Giving, The Milagro Center, Hometown Histories, Horses and
the Handicapped. The motion was seconded and passed.
Community Council moves to approve the following project
for the 2008-2009 year: The Teenage Pregnancy Initiative.
The motion was seconded and failed. Announcements:
March 5th MSAT Financial Planning Session, March 11th
GMM presented by the new members, March 15th Kids in the
Kitchen, March 29th Cookbook Dinner Club Parties.
Community Council moves to approve the following bylaw
change with respect to Community Support Fund (see Bylaw
changes in the League office). The motion was seconded and
passed.
There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
~ respectfully submitted by Samantha M. Vassallo
Transition Report for December 2007 prepared by Jody Cruden
CHANGES:
Brenda Lusher (S)
3311 N.E. 14th Court
Ft. Lauderdale 33304
Melissa Dee (NM)
Married – Melissa Whelchel
Jamie Rosemurgy (A)
2100 Spanish River Road
Jeanne Brander (Seasonal IL)
h: 561-213-2097
Delete all phone numbers
Charlotte Spooner (S)
7642 La Corniche Circle
Boca Raton 33433
TRANSFERS IN:
Ellen Cole (S)
5101 Via Dee Amalfi Drive
from JL of Denver
TRANSFER OUT:
Melissa Pope-Scott (A)
1368 Ridge Road
Darien, GA 31305
e: [email protected]
to JL of Savannah
Melissa McDonald (NM)
200 Crestwood Ct. #211
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
c: 954-661-8628
to JL of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Kristen Hay (A)
7779 Alister Mackenzie Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
c: 941-378-0361
to JL of Sarasota
c: 561-213-2506
h: 201-944-4431
to JL of New York
Katie Hill (A)
10349 Caribou Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90077
c: 310-601-7487
to JL of Los Angeles
REINSTATEMENT:
Elizabeth Gallo (A)
Linda Simsarian (S)
264 Mohegan Way
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
transition report
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Specializing in hand painted murals, faux finishes
and themed children’s rooms. . .
Clarissa paints it all!
561-998-8567
Boca Raton, Florida
The Junior League of Boca Raton and
The Milagro Center of Delray Beach would
like to thank Clarissa Slauter for her generous
donation to the Milagro Center
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List of Advertisers
Altier Jewelers...............................27
Barbara W. Hill, P.A.......................26
Beachhouse Lodge........................33
Carolyn Arnold .............................11
Clarissa........................................36
Delray Beach Club..........................6
Delray Garden Center...................12
Devcon Security .....Back Inside Cover
Floor Fashion.............................................................31
Freeman & Supran, P.A. ..............................................24
Hirsch Architects, Inc. ...................................................8
Home Improvement & Repairs.....................................16
Jacqueline Moroco, D.D.S., M.S..................................27
Krumholtz Orthodontics ................................................8
LaTiDa ......................................................................26
Lynn University ...........................................................10
The Mack Group .......................................................34
Monogram Closet................................Back Inside Cover
Nancy Wilkinson ........................................................28
New Beauty ...............................................................14
One Thousand Ocean ...............................................34
Opus ........................................................................32
Personal Senior Services..............................................19
Pottery Reserve .............................................................9
Reagan & Lou Ann Such .............................................22
Robin Philpit ..............................................................29
Saadia Mohammed, D.D.S. ........................................15
Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School ..................................18
Sanctuary Aesthetic Center ....................35 & Front Cover
Seriesse International..................................................25
Steven R. Alman, D.M.D. ............................................13
Tobak Jewelers.............................................................8
Total Wellness Group .................................................23
Ultimat Vodka ............................................................33
The Worth Collection.....................................Back Cover
April Active Birthdays
1
2
3
7
8
11
16
17
18
Marie Johnson
Adriana Finnvold
Lynn Martin
Karen Harwood
Florence Kizza
Evelyn Gerosa Mertz
Stacey Packer
Toni Gianfortuno
Kimberly Porterfield
Michelle Coggiola
Paige Kornblue
Carrie O’Day
Deb Uselman
Meaghan Coen
18 Christie Secreto
20 Britton Buist
Melissa Mcdonald
Kristen Petersen
Sharon Robinson
22 Pam Hillenbrand
23 Jana Berger
Maria Silvana Galka
24 Caroline Angstadt
25 Kymberly Byrnes
26 Sarah Paulsen
27 Lydia Mayer
28 Jamie Sauer
Little Leaguers
The JLBR Membership would like to congratulate
the following members on the arrival of their Little Leaguers:
Kimberly and Steven Presson on the birth of their son, Peyton
Allan, on January 13th, 8 lbs. 11 oz., 21 in.
Catherine and Rob Scheurle on the birth of their daughter,
Kristin Marie, on February 6th, 6 lbs. 13 oz.
Emily and Brad Roberts on the birth of their daughter, Riley
Megan, on February 22nd, 7 lbs. 11oz.
Passings
@
@
Safe, caring foster home
The Junior League Membership would like to extend their sincere condolences to the following member and her family:
Backpack for his/her own
belongings
Helen Ballerano on the death of her beloved mother,
Lefcothea Coshonis.
@
Support of Junior League
volunteers and funding
? Support & funding from the
state
State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
members speak up for the
children in foster care!
Lend your voice.
Actively support our mission.
Join the Public Issues & Advocacy
Committee today!
Candidate Education Session (CES)
is fast approaching!
For the JLBR 2008-2009 League year
Please share this information with your friends, family,
colleagues and neighbors to learn more about our amazing
organization and how they can join and be a member!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Vegso Community Resource Center
261 N.W. 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL
Hosted by the Membership Development Committee
For more information, please contact Cyd Alderman at
[email protected].
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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.
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Diener
Mr. & Mrs. Scott B. Disher
Linda Donoghue
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Donovan
Mr. & Mrs. M. Walker Duvall
Elysa & Scott Elk
Janet Fuchs
Annie Green
Morgan & Oliver Green
John & Mary Cheryl Hargrove
Lisa Harmer
Mr. & Mrs. John U. Harrold
Jillian Hasner
Chris & Forrest Heathcott
Anne Henderson
Caroline Angstadt
Sheila & David Aucamp
Carol Auerbach
Carol Bedotto
Gretchen Bieneman
Gail & John Bonani
Sharon Sands Budd
Dora & Karl Butcher
Kristin & Glen Calder
Jane & Iain Calder
Stephanie Critchfield
Linda Deery
Melinda DeHoff
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Deyo
Anne Dickenson
JD and Maggie Dickenson
Dee & Jack Hopkins
LuAnn Jarvie
Amy Kazma
Teri Kennedy
Carrie Klimczak
Dr. Michael & Mrs.Cindy Krebsbach
Wendy Kulberg
Mary Lavalle
D.J. & John Lindsay
Dorothy & Blake MacDiarmid
Emily McMullin
Janice V. Middlebrook
Lisa & John Mulhall
Denise & Robert O’Sullivan
Elizabeth Pankey-Warren
Carole Putman
Robin & Tom Philpit
Michelle & Bob Rubin
Peggy & Stephen Ruzika
Jamie Snyder
Reagan Such
Roger & Lou Ann Such
Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Toomey, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Toomey, Sr.
Ron & Tina Towery
Samantha & Cliff Vassallo
LuAnn Warner Prokos
Dr. Michele Weizer
Susan Whelchel
Maureen Workman
Cathy Younis
Bridge Deadlines & Advertisement Rates
Deadline for the Summer issue of The Bridge for articles and ads is June 1st.
1st Articles should be emailed to the League
office at: [email protected]. Deadline for the September issue for articles and ads is July 25th.
25th 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 $75 for full page). For more information regarding articles, pictures and/or ads, please
call R obin Philpit at (561)750-9036.
Ad Size
Single Run Rate
3 or More Run Rate
$ 65.00
$ 55.00
$125.00
$175.00
$350.00
$200.00
$450.00
$400.00
$ 110.00
$160.00
$325.00
$200.00
$400.00
$375.00
Single Business Card (color 3.5” x 2”)
Double Business Card (color)
Horizontal (7.25” x 2”) or Vertical (3.5” x 4”)
Half Page (HP) (color - 7.25” x 4.25”)
Full Page (FP) (color - 7.25” x 9.75”)
HP Cover Ad (color - 7.25” x 4.94”)
FP Cover (front inside or back outside - color)
Cover (back inside color)
April 2008
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
JLBR Board Meeting
6
7
8
13
14
15
20
21
22
GMM Meeting
6 pm Social
7 pm Meeting
New Member
Core Meeting
9
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lines of communication
29
10
4
Saturday
5
11
12
MSAT
Fundraising 101
Class
Passover
begins at
sundown
Moet & Manicures
16
17
18
19
23
24
25
26
Arbor Day
Earth Day
27
MSAT
CPR Certificiation
Class
Friday
30
March 2008
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T
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
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26
6
13
20
27
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M
T
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11
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25
5
12
19
26
6
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14 15
21 22
28 29
May 2008
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. . . comes to Boca Raton
Preview
The Worth
Collection’s
Summer 2008 Fashions
Sunday, May 4
thru
Friday, May 9th
To schedule your personal showing contact:
CHRISTINE ELBUALY
954-729-5966
[email protected]
for a sneak peak of the summer collection, visit www.worthny.com
Celebrate the Spirit of Volunteering
April General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Social Hour 6 p.m. - Meeting 7 p.m.
Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center
261 N.W. 13th Street
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Boca Raton, FL
Permit No. 163

JLBR - The Bridge - April 2008

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