december 2004 - Junior League of Boca Raton

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Volume 15, No. 4
December 2004
Celebrating Families
at In The Pines
The Ghost of Christmas
Past Presents
A Tribute to My Angel on Earth
The Creative Art of
Shopping Once Married
Best Gift Ever Given or Received
Happy Holidays
and a Joyous New Year
December Gatherings
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2004-2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT...............................LISA BARISO
PRESIDENT-ELECT.....DOROTHY MACDIARMID
VP COMMUNICATIONS.........KARA DONVITO
VP COMMUNITY AFFAIRS....WANDA HARROLD
VP PERSONNEL....................KATHY ADKINS
VP PLANNING.......................KRISTEN ROSS
VP FINANCE................JACQUELINE REEVES
TREASURER.....................BARBARA PHILLIP
FUND DEVELOPMENT......MICHELE TOOMEY
NOMINATING/PLACEMENT.....NICOLE MUGAVERO
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT...........ROBIN DEYO
P.R./MARKETING................LESLIE JACKSON
SUSTAINING ADVISOR...........BARBARA HILL
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EDITOR....................JENNIFER CRITCHFIELD
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THE BRIDGE
DECEMBER 2004/VOLUME 15 NUMBER 4
THE COMMUNICATION BRIDGE BETWEEN THE JUNIOR LEAGUE
OF BOCA RATON, ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND OUR COMMUNITY.
FEATURES:
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENTS....................................................6
A TRIBUTE TO MY ANGEL ON EARTH ............................................................7
FOUR GIRLS’ JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP ..........................................................8
THE CREATIVE ART OF SHOPPING ONCE MARRIED ........................................9
BEST GIFT GIVEN OR RECEIVED ..................................................................10
YOU DRINK & DRIVE - YOU LOSE!..............................................................32
DEPARTMENTS:
PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE ..............................................................................5
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ............................................................................10
MEMBER OF THE MONTH ..............................................................................11
CARING HEARTS ..........................................................................................11
HATS OFF ....................................................................................................11
SUSTAINER NEWS ........................................................................................28
MINUTES ......................................................................................................30
TRANSITION REPORT ....................................................................................31
SAFETY NEWS ..............................................................................................32
BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................................................33
LIST OF ADVERTISERS ..................................................................................33
LINES OF COMMUNICATION ..........................................................................34
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ................................................................................34
NEWS FROM COMMITTEES:
COOKBOOK ..................................................................................................12
WOMAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR ..............................................................14
TRINKETS & TREASURES ..............................................................................16
FUND DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................16
IN THE PINES................................................................................................18
VCRC PROGRAMMING ................................................................................20
PUBLIC ISSUES & ADVOCACY ......................................................................22
KIDS@HOME ................................................................................................23
DIAD ..........................................................................................................24
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................26
INTERNAL PR ..............................................................................................27
MEMBERSHIP SATISFACTION & TRAINING......................................................27
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President’s Perspective
When you think of this time of year,
what comes to your mind? Is it the
search for the perfect gift for a loved
one, the aroma of cookies baking in
the oven or getting the ideal outfit
for a holiday party? Ready or not,
the holiday season is upon us. Shopping, wrapping, decorating,
addressing cards and baking are some of the wonderful things we
do to make each holiday special for our families.
Well, whatever comes to mind for you, “gift giving” is sure to
be a part of it. Webster defines a gift as “something that is
bestowed voluntarily and without compensation.” As you are
searching for that perfect gift for that loved one, remember the
most “priceless” gift is YOU! You are that “something that is
bestowed voluntarily and without compensation.” The Junior
League is lucky to have each of you as a part of its organization,
and each of you is a gift to the Junior League. Every member
brings something special to our organization. Some of you
have the gift of fundraising, others the gift of organizing, others
the gift of writing, all of which are “priceless” to the League.
Every day each of you voluntarily gives of your time and talents
to make the Junior League the successful organization it is.
Without each member sharing of themselves with the League,
our organization would not exist.
she’d remember her decision to really try to start delegating and
call up some good friends and sleigh pool.
If Santa were a woman, she’d banish the naughty and nice
reports, not because checking it twice is an insufficient use of
precious time, but because she believes children are children,
not good and bad, for goodness sake. Sure, she’d distribute
toys. But knowing that the true gifts of Christmas come from
the twenty-four-hour shopping channel of the soul, she’d also
give quality time, penciling in the entire planet if necessary
because that’s the kind of icon she is.
Maybe Santa is a woman like other historical figures who masqueraded as men because so much of the world was closed to
them. Father Christmas is, after all, traditionally described in
feminine terms - bountiful, benevolent, round and soft. He certainly performed crises intervention worthy of a mom when the
other reindeer laughed at Rudolph’s honker. And he always carries way too much in his bag . . . Hmmmmmm.
Nahh . . . who else but a guy would make one grand annual gesture,
be unavailable the rest of the year, and think it made him a saint?!
I wish you all a happy, safe and healthy holiday season and
Happy New Year!
The Junior League has given many “gifts” to our community.
The Mainstream Teen Center, The Children’s Museum, the
Boca Raton Historical Society, the Youth Orchestra, and so
many more. In its own special way, each one of these “gifts”
continues to be a gift to hundreds of people in our community.
The Vegso Community Resource Center is the latest addition to
that long list. I am so proud to be a part of such a compassionate organization.
I would like to thank Chair Denise Zimmerman and Assistant
Chairs Kathy Adkins and Caroline Angstadt for doing an unbelievable job with the Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon.
Everything was done to perfection and, ladies, you and your
entire committee did a tremendous job. Congratulations to this
year’s award winner and Junior League honorary member, representing Tri-County Humane Society, Arlette Baker. We are all so
proud of you and all you do for the Humane Society and Junior
League. Although in our eyes, all of our nominees are winners!
On a lighter side, consider an excerpt of something I read recently. If Santa were a woman, she’d stick with the same basic red
outfit, but lose the white horizontal stripe at hip level. She’d hire
some female elves and start an on-site day care center at the
workshop. The night before the night before Christmas, she
wouldn’t be able to sleep, because she’d be thinking, “Why did I
take this upon myself? I can’t possibly pull it off.” She’d consider asking for help, but wouldn’t want to bother anybody. Then
While attending the AJLI Fall Leadership Conference in
Miami, four representatives of AJLI visited Boca Raton to tour
the Junior League of Boca Raton headquarters at the Vegso
Community Resource Center. Courtney Gardner (JL of Hampton Roads, VA), Delly Beckman (JL of Rumson, NJ), Lorraine
Mellon (JL of Toronto) and Beth Alexander (JL of Nashville)
toured the facility and took the opportunity to share ideas and
ask questions about the inception of the VCRC and how the
Resource Center is used by the community. The women were all
impressed with the impact that the Junior League of Boca
Raton makes in our area and with the fact that we have a
unique resource that will continue to give to the community in
the future.
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THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENTS
It’s time again to do our holiday shopping,
that is, for all of us except all you over
achievers that have it bought, wrapped
and sent by Thanksgiving (or for all of
you crafty types that have been knitting,
beading, or baking since last Easter.) For
most of us mere mortals, the end of
Thanksgiving signals the start of the shopping frenzy – and the sight of twinkly
lights and the sound of carols acts on us
like blood does to sharks. It’s not pretty, but it happens every year.
As usual, I start the shopping process by making one of my
famous lists. I love to make lists – it makes me feel organized
(but I usually lose it before I get to the store anyway.) The list is
the most important part of the process, for without one it is like
taking a long and complicated trip without a map. Careful
thought goes into each person – what would they like, what are
their current interests, what did I get them last year? One of the
worst things you can do is get someone the exact same thing you
got them the previous year, especially if you’re not absolutely
sure they really loved it. As I was making my list, I started thinking of some of the gifts that I have either given or gotten in the
past – the ones that worked and the ones that didn’t.
When I was growing up, my grandmother used to send us a big
Christmas box full of presents from England. Our tradition was
to open it on Christmas Eve, so we would all gather ‘round after
dinner and eagerly open the box. It was usually filled with
assorted chocolates for both my brother and me and a few small
gifts for each of us. For some strange reason my grandmother
always sent me underwear. (Did she think we didn’t have them
in the States? Why would anyone think that was a good gift for
a child?) They were Marks and Spencer’s underwear – industrial strength, the elastic would last forever. The worst part was
that my mother made me wear them so that my grandmother’s
feelings wouldn’t get hurt. (How would she know? She was in
England!) She used to send me other things, but the underwear
is all I remember.
My parents were always great at finding just the right thing. My
parents were both teachers,so money was tight, but even so – they
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always managed to find something – a book on our latest hobby
or interest, a one-of-a-kind item from a flea market or antique
store, something that we would really like. Their gifts made us
feel like they really knew us, really listened to us and knew what
we were into at that time. They weren’t extravagant gifts, but
they were meaningful. My favorite memory was coming down
one Christmas morning and finding a log cabin playhouse in the
living room, with a Raggedy Ann doll perched in the window. I
had desperately wanted a Raggedy Ann doll, and this one was
beautiful. She looked a little different from the traditional ones.
She had long blond braided yarn hair and a red kerchief. Later I
found out that my mother had sat up nights making her after I
went to bed because “that was the tradition.” Apparently
Raggedy Ann dolls originated in the 1930’s during the depression
and were made out of scraps. “You couldn’t just BUY one,” my
mother was appalled at the thought. “You are supposed to make
it out of scraps.” Each year we always got an orange in the toe
of our Christmas stocking. That was a tradition that started years
back when an orange was considered exotic, a luxury. Christmas
was the only time people had oranges, in fact sometimes it was
the only thing they got for Christmas. My mother liked to put the
orange in as a reminder of those times – a reminder to not take all
the things we have for granted. I put an orange in the toe of my
kids’ stockings now (although I confess the orange has become a
chocolate one in our household.)
I remember that some presents did not go over that well, like the
time my mother bought my father a fountain for his garden. She
did not realize it had to be assembled, and it came in a box in a
thousand tiny pieces. My brother and I were home from college at
the time, so we tried to help her put it together. None of it seemed
to go together right, and we were so intent on our project that we
did not notice my father as he walked in the back door behind us.
Water was spewing everywhere, we were all soaked, and the fountain cherub had his head on backwards. He didn’t blink an eye; “I
can see people have been spending money beyond their technical
expertise again,” was all he said as he walked by, leaving us to our
mess. We took it apart and took it back the next day.
A couple of weeks ago my youngest daughter gave me a notebook, which contained pictures from the internet of the things
she wanted, with stores and prices organized in order of preference. She is very organized. (I don’t know where she gets it
from!) It makes it handy to get her what she wants, but kind of
takes all the fun out of it. I would much rather surprise her with
something special – maybe something not on her list, something
perfect, that she didn’t even realize she wanted. Maybe even
something I made her myself. After all, you never know what
gifts are going to be the most memorable. Usually they aren’t
the ones that are the most expensive.
I hope you all have a most memorable holiday season!
“If there is no joyous way to give a festive gift,
give love away.” - Unknown
SPECIAL FEATURE
A TRIBUTE TO MY ANGEL ON EARTH
The holiday season can be a time to
reflect on things in our lives that we are
thankful for and to remember how lucky
we are to be alive and healthy. As members of the Junior League of Boca
Raton, we are taught to help those in
need, and we attempt to improve the
lives of many people. My mother, sustainer Kate Toomey, has improved the
life of a young woman. She has donated
one of her kidneys to 25-year-old Molly Modeski from
Morristown, New Jersey.
Molly received her first kidney transplant from her mother at
the age of five. Since then, Molly has taken medication every
day to keep her kidney strong and healthy, and as a result, Molly
has lived a healthy and active life. She attended Fairfield
University in Connecticut where she received a nursing degree.
She is currently an R.N. at Morristown Memorial Hospital in
New Jersey.
About six months ago, after 20 years, Molly’s kidney began to
shut down. Molly, her mother Eileen and her doctors knew that
a transplant would be inevitable in the next few months. If a
kidney was not found (it can take up to seven years on a transplant list) Molly would eventually have to begin dialysis.
Molly and her family went on a campaign to find a kidney
donor. They hung up flyers around NJ and sent out mass
emails. A potential donor would have type “O” blood, be at
least 18 years old, in good health, and willing to donate. This
person could not have high blood pressure, a history of cancer,
hepatitis C or any contagious disease. Molly’s entire family,
including her brother, aunts, uncles and cousins were all tested
to be a potential donor but nobody was a match as a result of
mismatched antigens. Many of Molly’s friends were tested,
including me, but to no avail.
My mother has been best friends with Molly’s mother Eileen for
over 35 years. When she discovered nobody in their family was
a match, she decided to get tested. She was confident she would
not be a match since Molly was only compatible with 9% of the
population. In addition, considering she was 60 years old, she
BY MARY GLYNN TOOMEY
thought Molly might not be able to accept her kidney. She had
to go through a series of blood tests to see if she was compatible. After several weeks of blood donations and testing, St.
Barnabas Hospital in New Jersey called with the good news;
Kate Toomey was a match!
My mother called Eileen and told her the great news. My family was in shock and asked her, “Are you really going to do
this?” There was no way she was going to let Molly down.
After coming this far, how could she not donate one of her kidneys to a young, 25-year-old girl who had her whole life ahead
of her? Eileen left work that morning and ran home to tell
Molly the great news. Molly was asleep after working an
overnight shift at the hospital when Eileen ran into her room
screaming, “We have a match, we have a match!” Molly awoke,
stared at her mother and said, “It’s Kate
isn’t it? Kate is our angel; she is always
there when we need her.”
My mother still went through intensive
testing, including CAT scans and stress
tests, to make sure her kidneys were
healthy and to make sure her overall
health was good. She asked the doctor
at one point, “Can Molly really receive
a kidney from me, a 60-year-old woman?” The doctor informed
her that as long as her kidneys were functioning at 100% her
kidney would be perfect in Molly. She passed all the tests and
was given the “go ahead” to have the surgery.
At press time she has not gone through the transplant, but by the
time you read this article she will be home recuperating. The
transplant will take place on Wednesday, November 24th at
Saint Barnabas Hospital. My family will be there to support her
and Molly and this wonderful unselfish act of kindness. My
mother has taught me to live strongly, enjoy life and to always
put other people before you. It’s nice to know that my mother
practices the values that the Junior League encourages us to live
by. My mother is the most special person in the world to me
and I am so proud for what she has done. She is my angel on
earth.
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garnet williamson
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SPECIAL FEATURE
FOUR GIRLS’ JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP - PART 3
While many of you were settling into
summer schedules or on vacation, Fund
Development Chair-elect Mandy Faust,
Membership Satisfaction and Training
Chair Kristina Rizk, and MST Chairelect Alicia Riggins piled into my
Tahoe early the morning of Saturday,
June 12 and headed to their first Junior
League conference! Area III is comprised of Junior Leagues south of
Tennessee and east of Alabama. For those of you reading this
as early as we left, that area includes all Leagues in Florida!
The conference theme of E-Factor: Energizing, Empowering and
Expanding predominated the sessions, designed to hone our skills
in the areas of Membership, Community, Fundraising, and
General Leadership. Ironically, the conference was held at Florida
Southern College in Lakeland, the very school Kristina graduated
from not so long ago. Now here she was with her Junior League
buddies, all grown-up, married and pregnant. She commented, “I
highly recommend attending and would go to another conference
again. The conference environment sparks creativity and helps
you to elaborate on your current ideas. It re-motivates you as well.
It’s always fun and exciting to help each other and share
progress.” For Kristina, the most important part of each session
was the knowledgeable speakers who presented information like
the difference between Voluntarism (showing people how to volunteer) vs. Volunteerism (the act of organizing people to volunteer) and facilitated discussions. (One instructor was even a former professor of hers!).
Alicia had this to say, “As my first experience at an area conference with the League, I was astonished to see the number of
Leagues and women involved with the Junior League, and this
wasn’t even the entire country! It really excited me to see the kind
of energy that flows through the League and into communities all
over the South. I also greatly valued hearing other Leagues’ perspectives on how they draw women into their organization and all
of the unique things each League does to show their members
that they are valued and important. I was so impressed by the
energy that we Junior League members have, something I hope I
am able to share with my committee and friends.”
Mandy’s impression of the day was that it was inspiring to be
among a group of women where everyone wanted to learn as
much as they could. “The people who knew a lot were eager to
share their knowledge. In particular, during the course of one
of the many round table discussions, I noticed that people were
interested in more than one point of view or experience. It was
quite an eye opener to find a room full of women from all over
the southern United States that all had the same goals in common.” Since she’s only held placements on Finance Council,
she also enjoyed learning about different aspects of Junior
League operations such as the session on “Working with Com-
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munity Advisors.”
The conference made
it clear that a main
benefit for having
community advisors
is being able to have
many viewpoints
from diverse backgrounds. This can
enable our organization to be a stronger
and more viable
community force, as
Dorothy, Mandy, Kristina & Alicia
well as enhance
growth in our diversity of membership, increase League visibility, increase the number of “ambassadors” of the League, and
relay needs back to the community.
It was energizing to be among Junior League friends, new and
old. Swapping ideas and collecting notes and handouts from
each session expanded our potential as leaders. It was exciting
to introduce these dynamic members to other Junior Leagues as
representatives of JLBR, as well as empowering them with the
opportunity to see the greater vision of AJLI. If you are interested in attending the next AJLI sponsored training in our area,
the Organizational Development Institute (ODI) in Fort
Lauderdale March 4-5, please contact Stacey Hannan Quinn
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THE CREATIVE ART OF SHOPPING ONCE MARRIED
I have discovered that marriage has
many hidden aspects that few couples
discuss. One aspect that continues to
amuse me is the art of independent
spending. That is, shopping without
necessarily reporting the purchase to
your spouse, or creatively changing the
amount of the item.
Years before I got married, working for
Ralph Lauren, I was able to witness first-hand the ways wives
got around shopping for their “must-have” cable-knit cashmere
throw or stunning collection jacket. It was a simple act of three
forms of payment; maybe a little cash, a little on a credit card,
and the balance on a check, or sometimes three credit cards . . .
the combinations are endless. One wife I knew followed the
half rule. She shared with her husband exactly half of whatever the item cost. For her, having a standard percentage was easier to remember and maintain consistency.
After I stopped working, it was my turn to develop my own creative accounting practice as it relates to my husband. After all, it
was very hard to report to someone else what I was spending on
shoes or handbags. Until then, I had never given my purchases
any thought. If I loved it, I bought it. It was only after the “I
do’s” that I discovered accessories were much less important to
my husband than they were to me, so I just decided that I would
not share everything with my hard-working spouse. This system
worked fine until I went into labor with our first child.
I was one week from my due date and it was a Friday night. We
were in the family room watching America’s Funniest Home
Videos. I must have laughed very hard because all of a sudden,
my water broke. By the time we were in the car on the way to
the hospital my contractions had started. As I sat there in
excitement anticipating the arrival our son, it occurred to me
that I was going to be home from the hospital on Monday. My
husband would be home with me to help for a few days after I
gave birth. It hit me; I AM GOING TO GET CAUGHT! I
thought to myself that there had never been a better time to
admit something than right at that moment. I sat there doing my
loud, practiced, breathing techniques with the contractions.
After a contraction had passed, I turned to my husband and said,
“Honey, um, last week, I was on-line shopping at Saks Fifth
Avenue and um, OUCH! Here comes another contraction”…more loud breathing . . . then, in one deep breath, “I
bought an Isabella Fiore handbag. It will arrive on Monday.
You can give it to me for Mother’s Day.” I continued with my
breathing through the contraction. He just looked at me and
laughed. He thought my timing was hilarious. Of course he did
not get mad, and every time I carry the bag I chuckle.
BY APRIL ADLER
five days apart. When we would visit their house in Kentucky,
you could hear their voices throughout the house until eleven or
twelve o’clock at night. Every night they sat in their living
room talking to each other about their day, their children or
grandchildren. Even though they had been married for all of
those years, they never ran out things to talk about.
Joe paid all of the bills that came to the house out of his pension
and social security checks. Laura was in charge of decorating
the house, buying things for the kids, or any other ways she
could think of spending the money from her social security
check. She never told Joe how much anything cost and he really never knew how much she had to spend. She kept all of her
money tucked away in a blue raincoat pocket. A few of the
women in the family knew about Laura’s “blue raincoat” and
we all loved the idea. Laura’s daughter, Joan, used to joke that
when Laura passed away, all Joan wanted was the blue raincoat.
Laura and Joe passed away a few years ago; each one was hanging on to be strong for the other. After a few weeks, their children decided to pack up Laura and Joe’s household. When Joan
was going through Joe’s drawers she found a box of playing
cards in his sock drawer. Joan thought that it was out of place,
so she opened the box. It turned out that Joe had his own private stash of money, which Laura never knew about. Joe had
his own “blue raincoat.”
Whether you choose three forms of payment, the half rule,
admitting a purchase at the perfect time, or a blue raincoat fund,
the next time you are shopping, smile and remember that you
are not alone. We all find ways of creatively maintaining that
perfect balance in our marriage.
Original Creations
by Robin Philpit
“One of a Kind” Invitations
Announcements, Stationery
Business Cards, Address Labels
Emergency Cards for Children & Adults
Luggage Tags
for more information
call Robin at 750-9036
(a Junior League Member)
I think that the best example of a wonderful marriage with independent spending was my Aunt Laura and Uncle Joe. Laura
and Joe were married for over fifty years and passed away just
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
BY JENNIFER CRITCHFIELD
Today is Election Day and I am sitting
here anxiously awaiting the results.
Hopefully, by the time you read this, the
election will be far behind us and we
will be able to stand together as
Americans behind our President. Well,
maybe it’s a little too early for some just
yet . . . A girl can dream, can’t she?
Don’t the hurricanes seem like they were years rather than
months ago? It’s amazing how quickly we move forward. It
would be great if, during this busy and often stressful season,
we could summon up that feeling of camaraderie that we all
experienced. Shop at local businesses. Bake cookies for your
neighbors. Be a Secret Santa. Whatever you do, try to find little ways to make people smile. It’s far more contagious than
any flu!
The divisiveness of this election has
been disturbing, to say the least. Thank goodness the holidays
are upon us so we can put our partisanship aside and enjoy the
spirit of the season. It’s time to shop ‘til you drop and forget all
about counting carbs!
Can you believe that we are about to turn the calendar to a new
year already? It just doesn’t seem possible that my daughter is
turning one this month. Where does the time go? I wish you all
a joyous month of reflecting and of course celebrating. Be safe
– have a designated driver! We’ll see you in 2005 . . .
BEST GIFT EVER GIVEN OR RECEIVED
As we approach the holidays, League
members shared with us some of the best
gifts they have ever given or received.
“One year when my husband had been
out of work for over a year, I was wondering how I could manage to give presents to co-workers and friends since
our funds were limited. I decided to
make casseroles and give them, along
with the recipes, as gifts. I got so many thank you notes from
the recipients saying they were so stressed for time to cook during the holidays and were delighted to have a dish to pop into
the oven. It was more rewarding than giving them something I
knew they wouldn’t use.” ~ Helen Beland
“The gift of motherhood. My two daughters are the most amazing
additions to my life that I could ever imagine!” ~ Barbara Starkoff
“My immediate family moved to Florida in the early 1990’s.
We visited our family on holidays and special occasions, but
missed the family background which is in the mid-West. The
best gift was from my uncle. He dressed up in his cowboy gear,
brought over one of his horses and posed in a “Midwest” pose.
I will love it forever, as it reminds me of where I came from.”
~ Cynthia Muench
“The best gift I have ever received was a Jay Strongwater picture frame given to me by my husband after returning from a
long business trip. A collector’s frame is always a great gift, but
this one was especially significant because enameled upon it
was a beautiful crystal stork. The stork symbolized my husband’s agreement to have a third child. The frame now sits
proudly in our family room enclosing a picture of our third
child, Landon.” ~ Deborah Ehlers
BY ANNA PARROTT
father with an “all expenses paid” trip to a destination that she
had always dreamed of going to, Bermuda. Upon her return, she
told me that it had been a dream of a lifetime, which made me
feel great that I was able to, in some measure, do for her what
she has done for me over the years.” ~ Helen Peck
“The best gift I have ever received came from my best friend,
Debbie. She asked me to be in the delivery room for the birth
of her 4th child (the first three were boys!) and later asked if I
would be a godmother to Samantha (a girl . . . at last!). Gifts
don’t get better than that!” ~ Stacey High
“My favorite material gift was a pair of diamond earrings from
my husband. They have a screw back so I never bother taking
them off and they go with every outfit! My most thoughtful gift
was a Dragonfly Keepsake Box from my mother-in-law, filled
with handwritten quotes, thoughts and good things to remember
each day. My most precious gift is my daughter! After a few
miscarriages I have come to realize that she is the most precious
gift I have ever been given.” ~ Robin Deyo
“The best gift that I have ever received, besides my baby boy of
course, is an old hope chest that my husband, Blaine, gave to
me right before we got engaged. Blaine had asked his mother if
he could have an old family heirloom to give to me, because he
wanted to give me something very special and unique. After his
mother thought about it for a few moments, she decided that
their eldest son could have their very own hope chest. Blaine
spent hours redoing the inside of the chest with new damask
fabric so that I could put our family memories in it. When I
received the hope chest, I didn’t fully take in how special it is,
but now I think about how I will be able to put memories of my
life in it and one day, give it to my son to give to his future
bride!” ~ Leala Dickenson
Last month we asked the question, “For what or whom are you
“The best gift I’ve ever given someone was my mom’s birthday
gift this past year. My husband and I surprised her and my
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH
THE BIG EVENT STAR . . . DEANN RUSS
Bravo to the Woman Volunteer of The
Year committee for the outstanding job
they did on the luncheon. It was a fabulous event. As you can imagine,
putting this together requires months of
preparation and a lot of hard work. This
year the WVOY committee was fortunate to have a great team, especially
DeAnn Russ. DeAnn was on the subcommittee that handled the raffle items
and as DeAnn would tell you, she wasn’t sure about this placement, she had never solicited anything before, but once she took
on this challenge there was no stopping her.
BY NANCY DOCKERTY
DeAnn spent the majority of the summer soliciting raffle items,
and I don’t mean just asking for one or two raffle items, DeAnn
secured more than 90% of the raffle items! Now for any of you
who have not solicited raffle items, it’s not easy.
In addition to her hard work on the raffle subcommittee, DeAnn
would help out with other committee projects and was always
willing to lend a helping hand.
The committee chairs describe DeAnn as pleasant, positive,
helpful, kind and a real star on the committee. DeAnn, thank
you for your hard work. We’re thrilled that the Board has
selected you as our November Member of the Month.
CARING HEARTS
The Junior League of Boca Raton gratefully acknowledges
the following people and/or companies for their “Caring
Hearts:”
Cindy Asberry, Milva Nunez and Cory Neering from Planned Parenthood for conducting a Life Skills Seminar to the
Kids@Home youths.
Many thanks to Michael Alexson and Russell Bacigalupi for
not only helping the WVOY committee move “tons” of goodie bag items from the VCRC to the Boca Raton Resort and
Club, but also for doing so at 7 a.m. on a Saturday.
Leslie Schroeder, Flowers For Any Occasion, for designing
and arranging the beautiful floral centerpieces for the WVOY
Luncheon.
HATS OFF TO . . .
Sustainer Anne Donnelly for conducting a great Life Skills
Seminar on Basic First Aid to the Kids@Home Group
Lisa Mulhall, Cindy Krebsbach and Brenda Lusher for all of
their time and energy that went into planning a beautiful Open
House for the new and improved In The Pines South community. In The Pines Committee for set-up, decorating and donating supplies for the Open House Luncheon at In The Pines.
Sustainers Mary Lavalle, Robin Philpit, Carole Putman,
Cindy Krebsbach and Barbara Hill for graciously assisting
with the WVOY Luncheon.
Sustainers Cynthia Brown, Marina Chaney, Pattie Damron, Rita
Head, Jeanette Himes, Cindy Krebsbach, Mary Lavalle, Barbara
O’Connell, Ginny Page, Robin Philpit, Carole Putman, Susan
Saxton, Billie Jean Steele, and Diana Strickland for putting
together the beautiful floral centerpieces at the WVOY
Luncheon.
Caron Dockerty for her fabulous job as hostess/reporter of the
WVOY Red Carpet for the second year.
Leticia Boswell for her hard work in preparing the Community
Foundation Grant Application.
BEST GIFT EVER GIVEN OR RECEIVED
most thankful.” We received a heart felt response to this question after press time, and we felt it important to put this beautiful tribute in this month’s issue of the BRIDGE. The sentiments
written below could also be viewed as a precious gift too, so
here it is . . .
“As I mourn the passing of my Grandmother Anne, I keep
remembering the wonderful moments we spent together, and
though my eyes are constantly filled with tears, it is those times
that I am most thankful for. In the life we shared it took only an
instant for her to make me feel special throughout my life, a
reassuring glance of approval to strengthen my character, a
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word of encouragement allowed me to follow my own path and
her unconditional love taught me to love unselfishly. I shared
with her the birth of my children and every milestone they had.
Grandma shared stories of her own wonderful journey into
motherhood. I told her about my business ventures and she
shared the details of her own exciting New York career. I talked
about my dreams for the future and she remembered her dreams
from the past. It was through our conversations that we shared
a lifetime of events, the times before I was born and the times
after she would be gone. I miss the sound of her voice but I am
so very thankful for the life we both shared. (Dedicated to Anne
Gaio - March 17, 1918 – October 16, 2004)” ~ Deborah Ehlers
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COMMITTEE NEWS
A TIME TO GIVE - COOKBOOKS THAT IS!
Gift giving time is upon us once
again. With Christmas and Hanukkah
fast approaching, we are hard pressed
to find the perfect gift for everyone on
our lists. JLBR’s cookbook committee has the perfect solution! Through
a partnership with Crown Wine and
Spirits, JLBR is offering incredible
gift baskets that include Savor the
Moment. Each basket is custom made
with items of your choosing, and
range from chocolate to pasta to wine. Whatever best suits
those on your gift list is what will go in the basket. Each
one is beautifully packaged, and ready for presentation to
anyone and everyone, from your clients, to your boss, to
your in-laws or friends. We are fortunate to work with
Crown Wine and Spirits, and look forward to a long and
fruitful partnership.
Of course, the Cookbook Committee will continue to promote our Savor the Moment, as well as a wide array of worthy Junior League cookbooks from across the country. They
are for sale either at the Vegso Community Resource Center,
or at our General Membership Meetings each month. There
are incredible recipes in these books, and we are thankful to
Mary Lavalle, our Cookbook manager, for reviewing a different book each month. If your New Year’s resolution will
be to do more cooking (or to get those around you to do it
instead,) then we are the gift source for you. Call the
Cookbook office anytime at 561-620-0765 to order your
books. Don’t forget that you may fulfill your $100 financial
obligation by purchasing cookbooks. You may buy all Savor
the Moment books or an assortment, your choice!
I hope you have sensed the enthusiasm from the Cookbook
Committee, and know that they are dedicated to making this
a record sales year. To that end, we remind you of the fabulous jewelry prize that awaits the JLBR member that brings
in the most usable sales leads. The prize will be given at the
May Dinner Meeting, and we know that it will be a tight
race. Your help and support in opening new accounts are
greatly appreciated, and as you know, every dollar that we
generate in profit goes directly to our community projects.
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book, plus so much more. Here is a fabulous Savor the
Moment recipe that is sure to please the palettes of all of
your holiday guests …
Roast Prime Rib with Horseradish
Crust
Serves eight
(page 152 of Savor the Moment)
1(8 pounds) 4-rib standing roast, trimmed
3 tbsp drained horseradish
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp crumbled dried thyme
1 tsp crumbled dried rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp coarsely ground pepper
2/3 c dry red wine
2c
reduced sodium beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
Let the roast stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Combine the
horseradish, Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper in
a small bowl and mix well. Place the roast rib side down in a
roasting pan. Rub the fat side with the horseradish mixture.
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion, not touching a bone.
Roast at 450 degrees on the middle oven rack for 25 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees. Roast for 2 and
¾ hours longer or to 135 degrees on the meat thermometer for
medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and cover loosely. Let
stand for 20 – 30 minutes.
Skim the fat from the drippings in the roasting pan. Add the
wine, stirring to deglaze the pan. Bring to a boil and boil on the
stove top until reduced by half. Pour into the saucepan. Add
the beef broth. Bring to a boil and boil for five minutes. Season
with salt and pepper.
Carve the roast and garnish with rosemary. Serve with the sauce.
ENJOY!
Remember to let the cookbook committee help you spread
the holiday cheer by offering some delicious ideas for gift
giving and entertaining this holiday season! The members of
the Cookbook Committee would like to wish you and your
family a very happy and safe holiday season. All the best for
a wonderful 2005!
ALMAN & KATZ, D.M.D., P.A
Savor the Moment has an array of recipes and menus for
every occasion. The handy CD-ROM offers shopping lists,
recipe adjustments and a photograph of every recipe in the
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FROM A COOK’S POINT OF VIEW
New menu ideas are always a good
thing, especially with the holidays upon
us. In this issue I want to talk about
dessert. Savor the Moment is hard to
beat, but on the shelves of the cookbook
office we have dessert recipes from
other Junior Leagues which I promise
will make your holiday dinner a success. A sampling follows:
GREATER ORLANDO: Sunsational Encore,
Orange Sunshine Cake, on page 185, has an orange filling and
frosting that will melt in your mouth.
MURFREESBORO: Open House, A Culinary Tour, Lemon Coconut
Squares, page 156, perfect for that afternoon tea or gathering.
NASHVILLE: Notably Nashville, Margarita Cheesecake, page
193, yes, it has all of the ingredients of the famous drink with a
crust that you have never heard of before. Very, very nice.
WILLIAMSPORT: Victorian Thymes & Pleasures, OrangeCranberry Upside Down Cake, page 186, promises to add a
tangy twist to an old time favorite (see the recipe below.)
In selecting books for swapping with other Junior Leagues, I
look for winners of awards, attractive presentation and recipes
that will challenge and excite the cooks in our organization.
Sometimes it is impossible to get all of those things in one
book, so content is the most important to me. If you know of a
Junior League cookbook you would like me to get, contact me
and I will make every effort to obtain one for you.
Cookbooks make wonderful gifts and are always available at
the JLBR cookbook office.
New Arrivals:
JL of Williamsport - Victorian Thymes & Pleasures $21.95
JL of Tallahassee - Thymes Remembered $22.95
JL of Milwaukee - An Occasion to Gather $28.95
JL of Lafayette - Three different Tabasco Award winners - Talk
About Good!, Talk About Good II, and Tell Me More (prices
were not available at press time.)
Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
2c
2 tsp
½ tsp
½c
4c
water
2
medium oranges, cut into 3/8 inch thick slices
1½ c cranberries
¾ c light brown sugar, divided
¾ c unsalted butter, divided
1 tbsp water
cake flour
baking powder
salt
sugar
BY MARY LAVALLE
2/3 c
milk
1 large egg
2 tsp
vanilla extract
Whipped cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a
medium saucepan; add orange and cranberries, and return to a
boil. Remove from heat and drain. Melt ½ cup brown sugar, ¼
cup butter, and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan, stirring
until blended. Pour mixture into a buttered 9-inch cake pan or
10-inch cast iron skillet. Sift together flour and next three
ingredients. Melt remaining ½ cup butter in a large saucepan;
remove from heat, and add milk, egg, and vanilla, beating with
a wooden spoon. Add flour mixture, beating until smooth.
Arrange orange slices over brown sugar mixture in pan; fill in
spaces with cranberries. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup brown
sugar. Spoon batter over brown sugar. Bake 20 to 30 minutes
or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool 6 to 8 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm
with whipped cream.
Yield: 10 servings.
Tip of the Month: Basil
When cooking, use only the freshest basil available and avoid
blackened drooping leaves. Store and use at room temperature.
Never refrigerate this delicate herb. Always add basil at the end
of the recipe to ensure the freshest flavor and fragrance.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
WVOY LUNCHEON SUCCESS
Over 900 people gathered at the Boca
Raton Resort & Club to honor over 31
phenomenal women for 17th Annual
Wachovia Woman Volunteer of the Year
Luncheon. After hearing a little about
each of the nominees, there was no
doubt that every one of these women,
who are exemplary volunteers, makes
Boca Raton a community that cares
about others. However, the selection
committee (made up of
Laura
Cunningham, Palm Beach Post; Mary McCarty, Palm Beach
County Commissioner; Sarah Pollak, Boca Raton Community
Hospital; Pattie Damron, 2003 WVOY Recipient; Victoria
Regan, WPBF-TV Channel 25 and Wanda Thayer, Defalco Real
Estate Group) could choose only one.
After a spectacular Escada fashion show, featuring the 2005
Resort Collection, once again produced by Saks Fifth Avenue,
Mr. Harry Weed, from Wachovia,
announced the 2004 Woman
Volunteer of the Year recipient was
Mrs. Arlette Baker, representing the
Tri-County Humane Society.
Arlette is a member of the executive
board and is fundraising chairperson
of Tri-County Humane Society. She
The Bakers
has given countless hours in helping
find homes for the animals at the shelter and raising hundreds of
thousands of dollars to operate the shelter.
There were other people who deserved recognition that day.
BY DENISE ZIMMERMAN
Wachovia has been our partner for years and is extremely
instrumental in the preparations and success of the event. We
were also honored to have Tiffany & Co. participate in the luncheon by donating all of the beautiful vases for the table
arrangements as well as the crystal engraved platters for each of
the nominees. As with any event, we are truly reliant on our
benefactors. This year they included American Household, Inc,
Thomas Produce, The Meridian at One North Coean, Opus
South Development Community, C & J Viner Family Foundation, Charles Schwab, Grace Noethen, PA, The Florida Panthers
as well as several Patrons, Friends and In-Kind Donors. For a
complete list of all the WVOY supporters please see page 15.
Lastly, I have to commend the WVOY committee. Since April,
this group of extraordinary League members worked tirelessly
and passionately, and was committed to the success of this
event. They have my heartfelt appreciation and admiration. I
know we all will take pride in knowing that all of our efforts
and hard work raised the funds that sustain our League and the
community projects that rely on us for existence. If you know
any of these fantastic women, please commend them on a job
well done!
17th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Committee: Kathy
Adkins, Caroline Angstadt, Laurie Alexson, Carolyn Arnold,
Gig Bacigalupi, Tammy Shuster Benes, Mary Coleman, Joyce
Devita, Caron Dockerty, Kristen Foret, Juliette Fuller, Leslie
Keyes, Emily Kingston-Smith, DeAnn Knego-Russ, Bonnie
Koenig, Suzanne Korman, Diahann Koshi, Mary Lavalle, Lynn
MacDougall, Sharon McGuire, Jeanne Nolan, Robin Philpit,
Debbie Prevor, Carole Putman, Maggie Richman, Laura Stoltz,
Diana Swords, Dawn Zook.
WVOY Tea with the Princess Diana Collection
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COMMITTEE NEWS
WVOY SAYS, “THANK YOU”
In appreciation to all the companies that helped make Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon 2004 a success!
1st Street Gallery & Dick
Robertson
Absolute Paris Boutique
American Household Inc.
Andi’s Scentique
Anonymous
Anoo’s Skin Retreat
Apostrophe”S”
Aristokids
Ashley Carter
Asian Sea Thai Sushi Restaurant
Atlantic Land and Title Company
Bacio Italian Café
Backstreet Grille & Bistro
Ballet Florida
Barbara Wolfson
Bellini Juvenile Designer Furniture
Bethesda Healthcare System
Big Time Restaurant Group
Boca Orchid & Décor
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Boutique a La Mode
Brewzzi Restaurant
C & J Viner Family Foundation
Candace Vaughn
Caracords & More
Caroline Angstadt
Catering by Amiel
Centre for the Arts, Mizner Park
Charles Schwab
Cheetah Graphics
Christian’s Hair & Color Design
Salon
Christine Najac’s Really Good
Cookies
Cindy Krebsbach
City of Boca Raton Municipal
Golf Course
Coach
Color Me Mine
Cookies by Design
Copperworks by Debbie Flowers
Creative Interiors
Crystal Visions Glass Studio
David Gross, American Express
Financial Advisors, Inc.
Decorative Home Painting by
Julie Feingold
Denise O’Sullivan
Denise Zimmerman
Derinda Lewis
Diahann Koshi
Dorjon
Dorothy MacDiarmid
Down 2 Earth
Dr. Michele Weizer-Simon
Drive Ur-self Boat Rentals
Duo Moda
EJ Faux
Eleanor Zaccagnini
Elies
Elysa Elk
Etcetera
Evelyn & Arthur
Express Car Wash
Fine China & Gifts by Courtney
Davis
Fit for a Mom
Fitness for Women of Boca Raton
Florida Panthers
Flowers for Any Occasion
From Me to You
From Roehm with Love
Fugazy International Travel
Gallery Framers
George Petrocelli
Ginjer’s Designer Bargain Boutique
Goodnightsleeptight.com
Gourmet Market
Grace Noethen, P.A.
Grove Opticians
Guy Anthony Salon & Spa
Guy La Ferrera
Haircolorxperts and the Feldman
Family
Harry Weede, Jr.
Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal
Ivan & Company
Jacob Burns Foundation
Jacqueline R. Moroco, D.D.S., M.S.
Jamie Veccia
Jasmine
Jayne Malfitano
Jeanne Nolan
Jerry Mink
JM Family Enterprise
John Peters Salon
Junior League of Boca Raton’s
Sustainers
Just Hearts
Kansai Steak House & Sushi Bar
Kathy Adkins
Katie’s Place
Katrina of London
Kay Cook
Khaki’s Bar & Grill
Kidazzle Children’s Boutique
Kids Konnection
Kimberly Kenney
King’s Gourmet Market
Kristen Hoke
Lawless, Edwards & Warren
Leon Loard Portrait Studio
Leslie Schroeder
Levinson Jewelers
Linda Deery Jennings
Linda Donoghue
Linda Gunn
Lisa Bariso
Lisa Harmer
Lisa Warren
Little Miss Priss Boutique
Lulu Contemporary Clothing
Maggiano’s Restaurant
Marianna Kaufman, D.M.D.
Mark Wilkinson
Mary Lavalle
Mayor’s Jewelers
Morton’s of Chicago
My Little Black Dress
My Pink Closet
Myrtle Fleming
Nadia Squarcifico
Native Sun
Nicole Mugavaro
Nino’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Nob Hill Luxury Group
Nordstrom
Objects
Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL
Office Depot
Oh My Bod
Outback Steakhouse
Palm Beach News
Pamela F. Disher
Party S’ More of Boca
Patricia Thomas
Peggy Jones
Peggy Ruzika
Popcorn Zone
Premier Estate Properties
Robb & Stucky
Robin Philpit
Sak’s Fifth Avenue
Salon 300
Salon Cielo & Spa
Savvy on the Ave
September Girls
Simon Visa
Smokey Bones BBQ
Snappy Turtle
Something Yoga & Massage
Spalano Salon & Spa
Sparkilicious
Special Requests
Splash of Boca Swimwear &
Casual Wear
Stacy Lovit and Waiora
Steele Restaurant
Stein Mart
Stephanie L. Geller, Northern
Trust Investments
Stephanie Morfogen
Steven & Cheryl Marcus
Steven R. Alman, D.M.D.
Steve’s Shoes
Stuart’s of Boca
Studio Z
Susan Podolsky
Susie Levan
Suzanne Korman
T.G.I. Fridays
Talbots
Tamara Anstell, P.A.
Tastefully Simple
The Beach Boat Company
The Carlisle Collection, New York
The Grille on Congress
The Meridian at One North
Ocean, an Opus South
Development L.L.C.
Community
The Monogram Closet
The Regency Collection
Thomas Produce
Tiffany & Co.
Tt Design
Tuberose, Worth Avenue, Palm
Beach
Tulane Kidd Interiors, Inc.
Uncle Tai’s Hunan Yuan
Valentines
Valentine’s Hair Salon
Vintonio’s of Boca
Visual Optiques
Vito’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Wachovia
Walcutt Art
Woman Volunteer of the Year
Committee
World Crafts
Yvonne Boice
We apologize in advance for any oversights or omissions to this list. We are grateful to all companies and individuals who contributed to the
success of WVOY 2004!
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COMMITTEE NEWS
TRINKETS & TREASURES - OOH, LA, LA!
December and all its activities are upon
us and Trinkets and Treasures is gearing
up for an amazing event. We’ve already
had several drop-offs and have received
wonderful items. In case you haven’t
been by the League office recently, you
may have missed our addition in the
parking lot – our very own POD. We’re
hoping to have it filled to the brim by
the middle of December when it will
disappear for a few weeks. It too needs
a Christmas break and will reappear in January to fill up once
again. In order to make this magic happen we need you to sign
up for drop off shifts – check the web site for sign ups. It couldn’t be any easier – right there at the League Office, AC, bathrooms, a kitchen, it just doesn’t get much better, plus a first
hand chance to check out the goods.
THANKS FOR GIVING
BY DONNA MOCK
We are also pleased to announce that Trinkets and Treasures’
“Evening at The Paris Flea Market” is going to be a one of a
kind event. A French atmosphere, good friends, great wine,
French food, bargains galore and an amazing boutique, all for
your enjoyment. The chance to bid on amazing silent auction
items, exciting raffle prizes, vendors – everything you could
possible want and more. The South County Civic Center will
be transformed into Boca’s very own Paris Flea Market –
accents and all.
Please remember to save your items for us and check out our
drop off dates on the web – there are plenty to choose from,
including some weekday opportunities for those who can’t
make it on the weekend. Also, if you have items for the boutique please keep those separate and let us know their approximate value. Have a wonderful holiday and put us on your calender for the weekend of March 5th and 6th.
BY AMANDA FAUST
Thank you to each of you who came out to the Royal Palm
Place/Boca Magazine event. Your participation enabled the
JLBR to be able to raise money which will support our community projects. Fund Development would like to also thank
Royal Palm Place and Boca Magazine for inviting JLBR to be
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CELEBRATING FAMILIES AT IN THE PINES
This October the Junior League hosted
the annual “Sports Day,” a day at the park
for the children and families from In the
Pines North and South in Delray Beach.
It was a banner event this year as it included a record number of new families who
have moved into the new homes at In the
Pines South. This year we chose a new
location, the amazing Sugar Sand Park.
Unfortunately for so many of these children, a day at the park does not come very often so an “off-campus” outing was an exciting reprieve from life as usual. It was a
great introduction to what Boca Raton offers – for free! That was
hard for some of these families to believe. It was a great lesson for
them in what this great city has to offer.
From soccer, jump rope, and hula-hoop to the amazing playground, the children enjoyed the wonder of play. We started out
the event in a pavilion, painting pumpkins, flower pots and decorating Halloween cookies and goodie bags. From there many of
us headed over to the playground where the children reveled in
the mazes of fun with super dark slides and hidden delight. A
group of teenagers, led by Kay Larche, Director of Homework
Help for In the Pines, stopped in to catch the basketball games in
progress and felt like they were witnessing professional basketball at its best with referees and all. Marcela Schneider ushered
a group of children into the science museum to the great discovery of even more fun. We capped off the day with a pizza lunch
BY KAREN GROSS
and sent them off with their decorated Halloween goodie bags.
According to Kay Larche, the children and families were grateful
for such an exciting day out and the chance to see a place they can
afford to come out and play on future Saturdays. A special thank
you to all of the committee members and the Junior Leaguers
who helped from DIAD. It was simply a great day at the park and
a great lesson in appreciation for all that we take for granted.
In addition, on October 27th we celebrated the new In the Pines
South location with a Donor Appreciation Luncheon and Open
House. It was a gorgeous day in many ways, not only was the
weather beautiful, but so was the gathering of people responsible
for the culmination of this endeavor to reconstruct the buildings
and the community life at In the Pines South. Special thanks are
in order for Lisa Mulhall, Cindy Krebsbach and Brenda Lusher
for orchestrating this wonderful event. The day began with tours
through three apartments, generously offered by tenants. For
those of you who have not seen In the Pines South in its completion, it was heart-warming to see these homes decorated and
filled with love. After the tours, attendees enjoyed a scrumptious
lunch al fresco at the picnic tables outside the new Community
Center, beautifully designed with banana palm fronds and glass
pitchers donated by Brenda Lusher. Attention to detail was
matched only by the company that attended. To see those in person those have made this all possible was a remarkable experience. It was certainly a very proud moment for the Junior League
and an honor to be counted amongst those who were a major part
of making this dream come true.
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CELEBRATING FAMILIES AT IN THE PINES
BY KAREN GROSS
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STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY
Just imagine what would happen if the
nonprofit community organizations that
we help and give support to each year
came together with other nonprofits (of
similar missions) and they collaborated
their efforts to combine forces that
strengthen service delivery to the children and families in our community?
Well, imagine no more! Thanks to our
partnership with FAU School of the Arts
and The NonProfit Resource Institute, we can provide our community with the CoLAB Series of Workshops, facilitated by
Bess DeFarber.
Community partnerships and collaboration are not new concepts, but in the last few years they’ve become increasingly
common in this community. This may be due in part to the
growing emphasis on partnerships and the collaboration of
funding agencies interested in promoting comprehensive
approaches to social problems and reducing duplication of
efforts. In attempting to establish a community partnership or
collaboration, one difficulty we as a community have faced is
coming to a shared understanding among nonprofit groups of
what the terms “partnership” and “collaboration” mean.
For example, difficulties may develop around expectations for
the extent of resource sharing or mutual policy development.
CoLAB workshops help establish a clear definition that helps
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BY LETICIA BOSWELL
eliminate and reduce potential problems among participating
groups. Defining these terms in the context of the local community, however, may not be an easy process. But it’s likely to
require participating groups to flesh out partnering plans and
negotiate on mutual expectations, resources, and boundaries.
In the past, even the possibility of these groups putting their
heads together to come to a common solution was unheard of.
The OLD nonprofit mentality used to be that other nonprofits that
provided a similar service were the “competitors.” It wasn’t very
likely to learn of assets and needs of that organization because
needs were a weakness and they would never announce it.
Today, CoLAB participants proudly display their assets and
needs on a sign worn around their neck; really, they do! After a
timed exercise of what looks like a musical chairs version of
introductions and relationship building, representatives from
each organization join roundtables for creative partnerships and
problem-solving.
While there are no well-established definitions to serve as
guides for local communities seeking to develop a partnership
or collaboration, some working definitions that could serve as a
starting point for these discussions follows:
Collaboration is a mutually beneficial and well-defined relationship entered into by two or more organizations to achieve
common goals. The relationship includes a commitment
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STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY
ment to mutual relationships and goals; a jointly developed
structure and shared responsibility; mutual authority and
accountability for success; and sharing of resources and
rewards.
9. Increase accountability.
10. Improve capacity to plan and evaluate.
11. Strengthen local organizations and local institutions respond
better to the needs and aspirations of their constituents.
[A] community partnership is composed of two or more
legally separate units, which may include individuals as
well as organizations, agencies, or entities; shares a commonly defined mission and goals; develops a nonhierarchical structure that makes decisions and policy and has
well-defined channels of communication; shares responsibility and resources and rewards and risks; and includes
citizens of the local community and representatives of
local community groups and organizations.
Twenty-four local community nonprofits signed up to participate in the three-part series CoLab workshop experience. As
“fleshing out” plans commence on November 3rd, we will keep
you advised of the powerful collaborations and experiences created through this dynamic workshop series.
WHY would an organization want to participate in a CoLab
workshop series? Because they will have the potential to:
Thanks to the members of the Newman-Craske Library at the
Vegso Community Resource Center for their efforts, time, organizing and executing the needed details to host a powerful tool and
resource to our community.
1. Broaden the mission of member organizations and develop
more-comprehensive strategies.
2. Build awareness of GIANT untapped resources in our local
community.
3. Develop wider public support for issues.
4. Increase the influence that individual community institutions have over community policies and practices.
5. Minimize duplication of services.
6. Develop more financial and human resources.
7. Increase participation from diverse sectors and constituencies.
8. Exploit new resources in a changing environment.
A partnership is established between JLBR, FAU School of the
Arts, and The NonProfit Resource Institute that can spark the
process to strengthen programming and service delivery to our area.
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SPAC FALL CONFERENCE
BY DOROTHY MACDIARMID
Saturday, October 9th, Julie Dickard,
Jane Rea and I, as well as representatives from 20 other Leagues from
Florida, attended the State Public
Affairs Committee Fall Conference at
the JL of Miami headquarters in Coral
Gables. Their offices are housed in a
lovely Mizner-esque building right
down the street from the Venetian
Pools, surrounded by beautiful homes
and fabulous shopping, but I digress . . .
As you may remember, last spring we voted at a General
Membership Meeting to support a Position Statement on AntiBullying, so the first presentation was on Anti-Bullying programs in schools and the progress being made on the issue.
Children in elementary school are being encouraged to treat
each other with respect and kindness and being taught how to
resolve conflicts in a healthy and peaceful way. There are some
amazing stories coming from a public school in Miami-Dade
County. The guidance counselor there, Helen Lieblein at
Snapper Creek Elementary School in Miami-Dade Co.,
designed a program specifically for her third graders with the
goal of teaching children the appropriate behaviors early on to
transform the bullying culture. In one school year, the whole
vibe of the school changed and discipline problems were
reduced drastically. There is reason for such hope knowing that
guidance counselors like Helen and PTA’s are working together
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JL Miami past President and SPAC Past President, Claudia
Kitchens gave us the history of the Florida SPAC work as well
as focusing us on the importance of JL advocacy efforts. She
reminded us that we are all advocates. Advocacy is a process
so natural to Junior Leagues. It’s educating ourselves about our
community, identifying the needs in our community, and creating an action plan with projects, committees and conferences.
It’s creating relationships through collaboration and eventually,
creating a social change, a new understanding with legislation,
policies and programs. Each time you go to a DIAD, each committee meeting you attend, you are an advocate. Amen, sister!
It gave me goose bumps to hear her verbalize what I’ve felt and
known about the JL. It’s what makes us an extraordinary and
worthwhile organization. Claudia was so inspiring. My head
was spinning as Julie, Jane and I scribbled notes to each other
and made plans for PIA’s future.
While enjoying a lunch of freshly made crepes, another JL
Miami Past President and SPAC President, Berta Blecke, updated us on the state of foster care in Miami-Dade following privatization. She described how powerful community and business leaders formed a 501c3 to manage the $100 million allotted for the 6,000 children in foster care in their area. This was
modeled after Tampa’s system, and extends the foster care program to age 23. It was a good opening to the issue of one of
SPAC’s newest position statements on the importance of providing guardian ad-litem’s to each child in foster care. Currently
only about 20% of children in foster care go to court with a
court-appointed advocate – that’s just not enough. SPAC’s
hope is that JL’s will support this position statement by helping
in volunteer recruitment and appropriations.
Then JL Miami presented their newest community project success, GAP: Girls Advocacy Project, a partnership with juvenile
judges and the girls at the juvenile detention facility. Girls were
not receiving the same level of services as boys in juvenile
detention. Therapeutic intervention, laundry services, upgraded physical surroundings, group talks and journal keeping has
improved the girls’ stay and inspired them to head in a more
positive direction. A visit to the facility that afternoon prompted SPAC to make a $500 donation to purchase books and furniture. After being presented with the check and a volume of
Maya Angelou’s poetry, LaShawn Houston from JL Sarasota
recited Phenomenal Woman before we adjourned.
Next stop: Tallahassee in February!
The Junior League of Pensacola would like to
thank the JLBR membership for raising $1,000
toward their Hurricane Relief Fund. They wanted
to let you know how much they appreciated your
help in their community’s time of need.
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THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON - KIDS@HOME
Fall has been a busy time for
Kids@Home. On October 16th, life
coaches Fidel and Amy brought eight
volunteers from Kids@Home, to join
League members Candi Fitzgibbons
and Jan Kucera for a day of hard work
helping build a home for a family in
the Habitat for Humanity Program of
Palm Beach County.
Their hard work certainly paid off and
everyone had fun. A lunch of sandwiches and drinks were
provided and a senior volunteer gave a brief speech about
Habitat for Humanity. The kids were very interested and
asked many questions. They learned how they can volunteer
to help and how it may be an option for them to someday
become homeowners. Most of the kids worked on the roof
and learned how to install shingles. The rest of the kids
cleaned up trash around the work site and shoveled and raked
dirt to level around the foundation. The young adults were
motivated, hopeful and optimistic about their future despite
whatever adversities each of them has experienced in the foster care system.
In November, our own sustainer Anne Donnelly conducted
one of our monthly Lifeskills Workshops. Anne was joined
by Cindy Asberry and Milva Nunez, Program Coordinators
for Planned Parenthood. They talked about basic first aid and
had very frank and interactive discussions about birth control,
sexually transmitted diseases and other related issues. Thank
you Anne for coordinating this awesome and very important
event!
Later in November, the young adults, ages 17 – 22, in the
Core, Specialized Care and Independent Living Programs of
Kids@Home had a special day to both give and receive
thanks! Mid-afternoon, about 30 of our young adults gathered at the Tri-County Humane Society in Boca Raton. They
spent the afternoon with the animals, walking, feeding and
bathing them. Talk about Pet Therapy! What better way to
spend a day than with a carefree puppy.
Fine Pet Portraits
by Julie Feingold
BY JERI MORAN
Later that evening, as a reward for their community service
they joined their mentors, life coaches, the Board of
Directors and volunteers from the Junior League for a
Kids@Home Thanksgiving Dinner of their own at the
Vegso Community Resource Center. Volunteers from the
League provided, as their Done In A Day, all the trimmings
to include the green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mashed
potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie for dessert. Thank you
to the League members who participated, but also a special
thank you to Gordon Food Services for providing the
turkey and Executive Sous Chef Andrew Roenbeck of the
Boca Raton Resort & Club for cooking and carving it for
us! Also, thank you to Boca by Design for providing festive decorations.
Eleven of the League’s New Members have hit the ground running with their New Member Project of putting together “New
Apartment Kits.” Chairs Barbara Trevino and Schuyler Crotty
are working under the guidance of Diane Nestor. Stay tuned for
more information on how you can help. In the meantime, if you
are having a holiday party and want to ask your friends to bring
a household item instead of a hostess gift, please contact either
Barbara (561-512-7446, [email protected]) or Schuyler
(561-843-1272, [email protected]). Items that we
are looking for include: Sheets, towels, plates, glasses, silverware, bowls, mugs, pots/pans, cooking utensils, shower
curtains, and cleaning supplies.
In the “Spirit of Giving” toy drive, let’s not forget the young
adults in the Kids@Home program. They are a little older
than most of the kids we tend to buy toys for in Dixie
Manor, In The Pines, Youth Activity Center, etc. So we are
requesting Target Gift Cards - the perfect gift for a young
adult! If you want your gift to go towards Kids@Home, you
can drop the gift card off at the League Office or bring to the
hostess of one the December Gatherings.
On behalf of the Kids@Home Committee, the young adults in
the program, and their mentors and staff, we want to wish you
all Happy Holidays. See you in the New Year!
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A SEASON FOR GIVING
BY DEBORAH SAUCEDO
I’m sure by now our holiday “To Do”
lists require Cliff Notes, and the holiday
frenzy fairy has found her spot on our
shoulders. Yet in the midst of preparing
family recipes, searching for the last
singing Elmo doll, and shopping for the
perfect holiday party dress (which we
hope isn’t also somebody else’s perfect
dress), we, as League members, always
find time to help those in need.
In November, DIAD had an overwhelming response to the
Caring Kitchen’s “Thanksgiving in a Box” program. This year
the League adopted 50 families (that’s a lot of cranberries and
sweet potatoes), and each family was matched with a League
member who provided all the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner.
Many thanks to our volunteers and committee members for
delivering the dinners on time and making this event a success
once again.
Speaking of strength in numbers, this year the League joined a
group of local volunteer organizations to promote the annual
Spirit of Giving campaign, and we are once again collecting
toys for less fortunate children. In addition, DIAD has partnered with Kids@Home to collect Target gift certificates to fulfill the holiday wish lists for the youths in the program. Some
of you got an early start on your shopping and dropped your
items off at the November meeting. Thank you!
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For those of you who still want to donate (and have exchanged
a few words with your frenzy fairy…) it’s not too late to do so.
Pick up your ornaments from the Spirit of Giving trees at the
Vegso CommunityResource Center, and drop off your donations there as well.
May your holidays be filled with joy, family and friends, and
the Spirit of Giving.
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SUPER SATURDAY
BY CANDACE BERRY-VAUGHN & CYNTHIA MUENCH
On Saturday, October 9th,
38 New Members and one
transfer gathered at the
Vegso Community Resource
Center at 8 a.m. with
bright eyes, lattes, cappuccinos, etc.! Our office
Candace
Cynthia
manager, Linda Donoghue,
started the day with a tour of the Vegso Community Resource
Center (VCRC) and explained the how’s and why’s and the do’s
and don’ts of the facility.
Ready for adventure, we boarded the bus to head toward our
first stop, In The Pines (ITP). As we drove through In the
Pines North, Kristin Foret began the story of ITP and our affiliation. As we pulled into ITP South, we were greeted by this
year’s committee chair and co-chair, Kathy Potts and Fabiola
Hooker respectively, along with the Director of Homework
Helps, Kay Larche. Hearing and seeing the accomplishments
of our efforts left everyone informed and speechless. For
example, did you know that in 1997 the League was awarded
the BMW/ALJI Merit Award for community impact as a result
of our involvement with ITP? (We didn’t!)
DIAD, DIAD, what is a DIAD? To New Members, it only “registers” as a requirement! But we all know it’s much, much more
and soon they will too. This year the New Members not only got
to see a DIAD project, but also the VP of Community Council
and other League members elbow deep in action! Wanda
Harrold, the Council VP, joined us on the bus and spoke to the
group about her council, the heart of our organization.
Our next stop was the Historical Society of Boca Raton.
Thanks to Past President and sustainer Mary Csar, we were
greeted, given a tour and, in a very short time span, learned a
lot of “history.” Did you know that in 1971, the Historical
Society was one the League’s first DIAD projects, formerly
referred to as community service placements?
Our next adventure landed us at the Youth Activity Center,
Veterans Park. There we were greeted by the center’s director,
Ellen Vehab, along with a beautiful welcome poster that was
made and signed by all of the children. Here, the New
Members learned about some of the program successes that
the League has been instrumental in organizing and supporting. As we headed back to the VCRC, Stephanie Critchfield
talked about some of our previous community projects such as
Families United Now and Children’s Place South.
Our tour of past and present projects ended at the VCRC with
Michelle Duffy and Kids@Home representative Andrea
Cunningham speaking to the group about the organization and
the League’s current participation. Past President and sustainer Debbie Abrams conducted a mini-workshop on “How to be
a Good Committee Member.” We ended the afternoon with
lunch and socializing with friends. The New Members are
very excited and are looking forward to growing our garden!
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DECEMBER GATHERINGS
BY LARA EPPERT
Hello fellow Leaguers and Happy
Holidays! Yes it is quickly approaching
that time when we will all be running
around trying to figure out how to fit 10
people at that table that only seats eight
and what are you supposed to get your
mother-in-law anyway? Let us help you
out with a dessert, a few gifts, and a little down time, just for you. Internal PR
is going to save the day with the
December Gatherings! It was such fun last year, we have decided to do it again this year. We have staggered the gatherings so
that you can go to either one or all three if you want. Here is a
little more information about the different activities we have for
you, so you can plan your day accordingly. Tuesday, December
14, 2004 - Attend one or come to them all (actives and sustainers are invited!)
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - COOKIE EXCHANGE
Hosted by Kathy Adkins
18747 Long Lake Drive, Long Lake Estates, Boca Raton
Please bring three dozen of your favorite cookies and ten copies
of the recipe.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Held at the Vegso Community Resource Center, Boca Raton
Please bring your wallets and be ready to shop!
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - WINE TASTING
Hosted by Denise Zimmerman
720 Pelican Point Cove, Sanctuary, Boca Raton
Please bring a bottle of wine to share.
Now you can rest easy and know that we have everything taken care
of for your holidays. We hope to see you all there. To sign up visit
the website at: http://www.jlbr.org/DecemberGatherings.asp!
2005 FUTURE HAPPENINGS FROM MSAT
BY DENISE O’SULLIVAN
A wealth of knowledge was shared by
sustainer Susan Mersch’s husband Tom
on October 28, 2004, during his presentation of “How to Sell on E-Bay.” Twentytwo participants reaped the value of
Tom’s experience of being the third
largest supporter/supplier of E-Bay transactions. Sustainer Lisa Mulhall shared
her excitement with the members of the
Membership Satisfaction and Training
Committee via e-mail. “Thank you for all of the insight. It was a
great seminar. I am spending my Saturday afternoon trying to list
nine items on E-Bay.” Thank you to the Mersch Family!
The February Cottage Meetings will be here before you know
it. As in years past, you will be asked to complete the annual
survey. Your feedback is vital to the growth and improvement
of the League. Please give thought as to what new things you
would like to see or do, the areas that work great for you and
what you think could be changed. The results will be tabulated, and will be presented at the March General Membership
Meeting. We will also have more seminars in store for you,
details to come in 2005!
As the year winds down and everyone is getting ready for the
holidays, we would like to remind you to take the time to
remember the simple things in life and to not take it for granted. Take time to remember the 30 Junior League members of
Pensacola whose homes were destroyed during the hurricanes.
Take the time to make a child smile or let someone in during
that traffic jam. It’s your spirit that can make a difference during this season and all year round!
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SUSTAINER NEWS
SUSTAINER SCOOP
BY LOU ANN SUCH
Can you believe it is already December?
I am not ready for this month. It snuck
up on me. How am I going to buy presents, send cards, decorate my house
and smile all at the same time? How
you sustainers with children at home
manage is beyond me. You must have
some Wonder Woman in you if you
have children. Anyhow, before I forget,
everyone please have a wonderful holiday and an even better new year.
November was an amazing month for sustainers. Besides cooking a turkey with all the trimmings, we also found time for fun for
ourselves. A group of sustainers went to “Diana: A Celebration”
at The Museum of Art in Ft. Lauderdale. An interesting portrait
of Diana, who was truly devoted to volunteering and giving of
herself unto others. Sustainers also had a wonderful antique trip
to Lake Worth. They explored several antique stores and had a
tasty lunch. Thank you Debbie Stine for this trip. Finally we had
a total “Girls” day at the Muvico Premiere Theater seeing “Edge
of Reason - Bridget Jones” and enjoying a three-course lunch.
Thanks go to Sue Diener and Julie Finnigan.
Debbie Lepley and Linda Eckelson welcomed three new transfer sustainers to our League with a special lunch. They are
Susie Martin from Denver, Dawn Morris from North Carolina
and Beth Jansen from Pensacola. Welcome ladies!
Finally, next year everyone really should go to the Woman
Volunteer of the Year Luncheon. First of all, you get to see what
everyone else is wearing! You can try for amazing raffle baskets.
This year included a basket with two diamond bracelets, a cruise,
a $1500 evening purse and more. You are actually there to honor
31 hardworking women who have volunteered to make a big difference in many peoples’ lives. The fashion show is always stupendous, making you come away rather breathless (or feeling fat,
whichever.) Congratulations to this year’s winner, Arlette Baker
of The Tri-County Humane Society (she is also an honorary
member of the JLBR) . . . and to the five other Junior League
women nominated for giving all of their time and then some.
They are Tamara Anstett (active), Sylvie Godin, Beth King, Anne
Vegso and Susan Whelchel. They are all winners in our book!
This is an easy month since we have enough holiday stuff to do.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Instead of a GMM,
the League has planned three entertaining events, a shopping
spree at the Vegso Community Resource Center, a wine tasting
and a cookie exchange. See page 27 for more information.
BOOK GROUP - Thursday, December 9th, 12 noon, “The
Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, a fable about the pilgrimage of life.
Hostess, D.J. Lindsay, R.S.V.P. 561-417-9981 - All three groups
meet together for this holiday meeting. Be sure to R.S.V.P. to
our hostess.
Whether you are buying or selling, work with a professional.
Lucille has 17
years of Real Estate experience.
Visit her company web site at
www.NationwideRealtyofBoca.com to find out more about her and her 30 day
marketing plan. Lucille takes a specialized approach as a real estate professional.
Her first step is to sit down with you and listen to your wants, needs and desires.
Then she gives you options by educating you. This approach helps you make the
most intelligent decision possible about the important choices involved in buying or
selling real estate.
Lucille wants to build a life-long relationship with you as your real estate consulLUCILLE GIOIA, Broker/Owner
NATIONWIDE REALTY
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email: [email protected]
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tant. By providing you with exemplary personalized service beyond your expectations, she will help you achieve your goals quickly, easily and with a minimum of
stress. Lucille knows that her client’s complete satisfaction and subsequent referrals
are the basis of her future business. That’s why she gives YOU her undivided attention when you need it...while you are buying, selling or waiting to close the transaction. In return for this high level of service, Lucille hopes that you will consider
her your real estate consultant “for life”...not just for one transaction.
SUSTAINER NEWS
SUSTAINER SCOOP
NOTE: We do have room for more in the third book group,
which is being started this year. Please call Lou Ann Such (561368-8838) if you would like to be a part of the third group. This
group opens up a whole new world of reading.
tainers. High Tea price includes: finger tea sandwiches, scones
with strawberry preserves and clotted cream, petit fours and a pot
of tea. Delray Tea House is located at 85 S.E. 6th Avenue, Delray
Beach, phone number is 561-278-1956.
DAY BRIDGE GROUP: Friday, December 3rd, Hostess,
Louise Parker, 954-943-1609
Since we all have a ton of holiday stuff to do, the sustainers
have planned no trips for this month! Please note all the activities planned for the months of January and February. Please call
the organizers soon so that they know their efforts are appreciated and that we will have participation.
NIGHT BRIDGE GROUP: Tuesday, December 14th, Hostess,
Rita Head, 561-392-8640
STITCH AND BEACH: Thursday, December 16th, 10 a.m. 12 noon. Betsy Owen is the extra special chair who will even
order you a catered lunch if you’ll only just R.S.V.P. 561-2764717. Give yourself a few hours to relax and enjoy fellow sustainers’ company.
SKETCH CLASS: Barbara O’Connell has graciously consented to conduct her beginner’s sketch class, beginning
January 12th, 2005 on Wednesday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. and ending February 16th. These classes will be held at the
Vegso Resource Center. Please let Barbara know if you plan to
attend so that she can buy supplies (a 9” x 12” spiral bound
sketch book, 2 HB or #2 pencils and a kneaded eraser.) Phone
487-8871 or email [email protected]. NOTE: Barbara has
decided to open this class to actives, so if you know of a budding artist who is an active, let her know.
SPA DAY: Tuesday, February 8th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spend
the morning at the relaxing NV Day Spa in Delray Beach. We will
be having spa services from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and then we will
be having boxed lunches sent over from the Pineapple Grille.
Each person will be responsible for making their own spa appointments (you must tell them that you are with the Junior League sustainer group) and will pay the spa for services. We will be collecting money to prepay for the lunch, those details will follow.
Please call Sheila Aucamp at 750-1896, Tami Constantine at 9888566 or Michelle Rubin at 218-2400 for further details.
TEA CUP: Tea will be served at the Delray Tea House on
Wednesday, January 26th at 11 a.m., (we must be seated by 11:30
a.m.) The cost will be $22. Please make your check payable to
JLBR and send it to Kim Wheeler no later than January 20. No
checks will be taken after that date. They have room for 20 sus-
WVOY LUNCHEON
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1
2
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
Bethany Osborne
Kathleen Murdoch
Sharon Rinehimer
Rita Haskins
Linda Simsarian
Pattie Trevarthan
Maggie Chappelear
Cindy Dunay
Jayne Malfitano
Mary Kelly
Brooke Qualk
Mary Lavalle
Marcella Roberts
Chris Heathcott
16
18
21
22
23
25
27
29
30
Julie Talerico
Kim Wheeler
Teri Kennedy
Phyllis Berens
Lisa Mulhall
Kimball Tenser
Patricia McMechan
Anne Patrick
Mary Ann Billing
Lynn Holcomb
Lorraine Testani
Shirley Cousins
Mary Mowry
Debbie Abrams
Chrissy Biagiotti
Kristin Calder
www.JLBR.org
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MINUTES
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NOVEMBER 2, 2004
The Junior League of Boca Raton Board of Directors Meeting was
called to order by President Lisa Bariso at 7:10 p.m. on November
2, 2004, at the Vegso Community Resource Center. In attendance
were: Kathy Adkins, Lisa Bariso, Robin Deyo, Kara Donvito,
Wanda Harrold, Barbara Hill, Leslie Jackson, Kristine Killip,
Dorothy MacDiarmid, Angie Miller, Nicole Mugavero, Barbara
Phillip, Kristen Ross and Michele Toomey. A motion was made to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded and
passed. President’s Remarks: Lisa thanked N/P for their Board
appreciation dinner and congratulated Kathy Adkins and the
WVOY committee for another outstanding WVOY luncheon.
Lisa shared thank you letters from In The Pines and from Boca
Helping Hands. Lisa asked all VP’s to please remind committee
chairs to write thank you’s to volunteers and agencies supported.
All VP’s were asked to stress at their Council meetings that all
groups/committees using the VCRC for meetings need to follow
VCRC housekeeping procedures, especially after evening meetings. Finance Council: Lisa Mulhall and Cindy Krebsbach,
Endowment Committee, informed the board of their preliminary
work and discussed the pros and cons of establishing a separate
501-3-C corporation. Fund Development: Michele Toomey
reported the Bloomingdale’s shopping event raised about $1200
and will receive additional funds in 4-6 weeks after all receipts are
tallied. Michele complimented Jamie Rosemurgy, a New
Member, for a job well done. Royal Palm Place opening is coming up Wednesday Nov 17th. Club Monaco store opening is
Wednesday, Dec. 8th. 15% of evening proceeds go to JLBR and
attendees get 20% off that night. Fund Development is working
on the In-kind donor database and looking for some spring
fundraiser opportunities. Barbara Phillip announced that JLBR
will proceed with the audit using the existing auditor who has
established his own practice. Personnel Council: Kathy Adkins
moved that the following New Member projects be approved:
Producing an updated brochure for ITP, compiling 30 Apartment
starter kits for Kids@Home project, CARES health fair at
Wellness Center, and Trinkets & Treasures raffle. The Motion was
seconded and passed. Kathy Adkins made a motion to use funds
from the Children’s Assistance Committee to support New
Member projects. The motion was amended to read: Personnel
Council moves to reallocate a portion of the Children’s Assistance
Committee funds to Membership Development to support the fol-
lowing New Member projects: ITP for $250, Kids @ Home for
$500 and JLBR Cares for $250. Motion was seconded and
passed. Personnel Council moved to accept withdrawals from the
New Member class from Sherry Goldstein, Amy Pelz and Jennifer
Loft. Motion was seconded and passed. Three members were
nominated for November Member of the Month. DeAnn KnegoRuss is the November MOM. Final business from Personnel was
a request from Member at Large committee to set-up a bulletin
board to promote interest groups and other JLBR information
exchange. The Board recommended Member at Large come back
with guidelines and recommendations for usage of the bulletin
board. Community: Robin Deyo updated the Board on the existing Community projects current and projected budgets. Project
Development will present recommendations to the Board next
month; recommending one new project and budgets for existing
JLBR projects. Public Issues and Advocacy: Dorothy
MacDiarmid introduced three motions from Community Council
that need Board approval to take before the membership for
approval at the November GMM: 1. Community Council makes
the motion to accept the Public Stand on Guardian Ad-Litem.
Motion was seconded and passed. 2. Community Council makes
the motion to accept the Public Stand on Services for Female
Juvenile Offenders. Motion was seconded and passed. 3.
Community Council makes the motion to accept the Public Stand
on Unemployment Compensation for Victims of Domestic
Violence. Motion was seconded. After discussion, motion failed.
Community Support Fund: An application was received from JC
Mitchell School for Reading Counts reading program. Wanda
Harrold moved to approve $1500 from the Community Support.
Motion was seconded and passed and will be brought to the
General Membership for approval at the November GMM.
DIAD: it was decided to have a representative on Spirit of Giving
organization. Wanda Harrold moved to approve Rosemary Scrub
Natural Area Workday in Boynton Beach as a DIAD for 10 members on December 18th. Motion was seconded and passed. Lisa
Bariso stated that composition of Planning Council is still being
looked at and will be discussed at a future Board meeting. The
next Board of Directors meeting will be a luncheon on Tuesday,
December 7th, 2004. Location details to follow. There being no
further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
- Respectfully submitted, Kristine Killip
LAWLESS, EDWARDS & WARREN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS
FINANCIAL ADVISORS
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One Royal Palm Place, Suite 210
Telephone: (561) 361-8140
www.lawlessedwardswarren.com
Securities are offered through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC, member NASD/SIPC.
Investment advisory services are offered through The Advisor Group, Inc. (TAG),
registered investment adviser and an affiliate of AIC.
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At the JLBR January 2005 general membership meeting the
active membership will be asked to create an endowment fund
from the remaining funds of the Funding the Future capital
campaign. This decision may require an amendment to the ByLaws of the Junior League of Boca Raton. It is proposed that
this endowment fund will be used to fund specific costs of the
Vegso Community Resource Center. The articles and policies
creating and governing the fund will be available in the Vegso
Community Resource Center after December 1, 2004.
MINUTES
MINUTES
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, NOVEMBER 9, 2004
The General Membership Meeting of the Junior League of Boca
Raton, Inc. was called to order on November 9, 2004 at the
Renaissance Hotel at 7:10 p.m. by President Lisa Bariso. The
motion was made to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded and passed. Lisa thanked the WVOY committee for their
time and effort in creating the successful event of November 1,
2004. Lisa introduced Laura Eppert, Internal PR, who informed the
members that sign-ups for the December Gathering were available
on each tables. Community Council: Wanda Harrold, VP, turned the
podium over to Alyson Baugh, CARES, who introduced the Guest
Speaker of the evening, Yvette Grove of Leeza's Place, JLBR project partner focusing on Alzheimer's and related diseases. State
Representative Adam Hasner presented Yvette $1,000 to support
Leeza's Place. Amy Schindler, CSF, presented information about
two requests for Community Support Funds. She moved that
$1,500 be given to Boca Ballet to create scholarships for 15 girls
from Boca Raton Housing. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. She then moved that $1,500 be given to JC Mitchell
School for the purchase of books to update their library. The motion
was seconded and passed unanimously. Dorothy MacDiarmid,
President Elect and Public Issues and Advocacy, announced that
$1,000 was collected at the October GMM was sent to JL of
Pensacola for Hurricane Relief. She then put forth two public stands
for membership consideration and vote. Ballots had been emailed
for review and were included in the agenda packets for the meeting.
Dorothy read the Public Stand Guardian Ad Litem and the Public
Stand on Services for Female Juvenile Defenders. After open discussion, Dorothy asked the memberships to vote so that ballots
could be collected for a count. Stacey Lovit, DIAD, updated the
membership on current DIAD opportunities, including Sandwich
Day, Celebrity Chef at Carver Estates, Environment Clean-up,
Kids@Home Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving in a Box for
CROS and the Spirit of Giving Toy Drive. Lisa explained to the
membership that due to the fact that a Family Interventionist has not
been hired, the Children's Assistance Committeehas been dissolved
and committee members have been placed on other committees.
Finance Council: Michele Toomey reported on the Don Carter
Bowling Extravaganza, thanking April Alder for organizing the
event: the Bloomingdale's Shopping Days which raised over
$1,200, thanking Jamie Rosemurgy for organizing the event.
Michele announced the Club Monaco Opening on Dec 8, 2004.
Amanda Faust discussed the upcoming Taste of Royal Palm Place,
noting tickets are available for this November 17, 2004 event.
Carolyn Arnold, Cookbook, announced the reprinting of Savor the
Moment and that the member who finds the most contacts for Savior
the Moment would win a diamond bracelet. Michelle Bellisari
announced the cookbook gift basket collaboration with Crown
Liquors, encouraging members to consider using them for professional as well as personal gift giving. Lucy Thein-Wiening discussed the recent Cookbook Caravan. Kyle Van Hoeven and Allie
Babij, Fund Development, reported on the Donor Database and the
need for each committee to fill out a Donor Tracking Form for every
donation so that JLBR will be in compliance with it's 501(C) (3) tax
status Sara Doyle, Family Portrait Day, reported that there are a few
sessions still available for the photo shoots that begin Friday,
November 12, 2004. Phoebe Chapman and Dayna Coffer, 5K Run,
reported that the event will be February 12, 2005. Donna Mock and
Reagan Such, Trinket and Treasures, noted the drop off dates at
JLBR office location of the POD and the availability of pricing list
and instructions. Cindy Krebsbach, Endowment Fund, noted that
the funds that remain after construction cost for VCRC are the initial endowment fund. She also reported that several attorneys and
our auditor have recommended that a separate 501(C)(3) be set-up.
Its sole purpose will be to serve JLBR as a legally protective layer
to prudently handle these funds. Personnel Council: Kathy Adkins,
VP, turned the podium over to Pam Disher and Cheryl Scardina,
who introduced transferred members: Jennifer Dunn, Anne Husvar
and Jillian Inmon. Nancy Dockerty announced that the Member of
the Month for November is DeAnn Russ, who was select for her
outstanding efforts to solicit raffle items for WVOY.
Announcements: Dorothy MacDiarmid noted that both Public
Stands were approved by the membership. Candace Vaughn noted
the next CES is November 15, 2004 at the VCRC. There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
- Respectfully submitted, Linda Donoghue
TRANSITION REPORT FOR OCTOBER
SUBMITTED BY LINDA DONOGHUE
CHANGES:
h: 394-6550
Boca Raton 33496
Jan Andrew (S)
333 S. Ocean Blvd., #202
Deerfield Beach 33441
h: 954-428-2822
e: [email protected]
Janet Little (S)
747 N.E. 32nd Street
Boca Raton 33431
Kathleen Long (A)
2095 Royal Palm Way
Lisa Morgan (S)
1140 N. Ocean Blvd.
Michelle Coggiola (A)
Janet Hurst (S-IL)
911 S. Ocean Blvd., #2A
Boca Raton 33432
Kerry Lobello (S)
h: 994-6920
Marianna Kaufman (A)
Derinda Lewis (A)
2901 Clint Moore Road, #295
Betsy Silverfine (NM)
c: 561-601-3161
TRANSFER IN:
Beth Janser (S)
22257 Vista Lago Drive
Boca Raton 33428
h: 487-8969
c: 561-716-5252
from JL of Pensacola
TRANSFER OUT:
Jessica Johnson (A)
9267 Mandarin Blvd.
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
to JL of Martin County
www.JLBR.org
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SAFETY NEWS
YOU DRINK & DRIVE - YOU LOSE!
IMPAIRED DRIVING IS A SERIOUS CRIME
• As a community we all
support law enforcement
efforts to protect us from theft, burglary, assault and terrorism.
Yet, many otherwise law-biding citizens continue to view
impaired driving merely as a traffic offense.
• Don’t be fooled. Impaired driving is no accident nor is it a victimless crime.
• Impaired driving is one of the most often committed crimes,
randomly killing someone in America every 30 minutes and
40 people a day. That means you, your family or friends are
just as likely to be innocent victims.
• An estimated 258,000 persons were injured in crashes where
police reported that alcohol was present - an average of one
person injured approximately every 2 minutes.
DECEMBER NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT CRACKDOWN
• With more people expected to be on our highways during this
holiday season, this could be one of the deadliest periods ever
for impaired driving fatalities.
• The national mobilization is a partnership of criminal justice
and traffic safety partners in all 50 States joining forces to
catch impaired drivers and to lock them up.
• Local law enforcement will be out in full force conducting
saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to identify and
arrest impaired drivers.
DRIVE IMPAIRED - GO STRAIGHT TO JAIL
• Too many people still don’t understand that alcohol, drugs
and driving don’t mix.
• If you find it hard to figure out if you’ve had too many drinks
to drive -- don’t risk it.
• If you’re feeling “buzzed’ you are most likely impaired. And
if you drive impaired, law enforcement will arrest you.
• There will be no warnings. Our message is simple -- You
Drink and Drive. You Lose Violators can lose their license,
time from their job, and money in high fines and court costs.
They can also face imprisonment for repeat offenses, assault
and vehicular manslaughter.
Husband of Sustainer Gail Krumholtz
BY NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN.
• Refuse a blood alcohol concentration test and you can lose
your license on the spot and have your car impounded. You’ll
be spending your money on bail, court, a lawyer and towing
fees.
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO SAVE LIVES
• Every year 1.5 million impaired drivers are arrested yet only
one arrest is made for every 772 occurrences of driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Repeat offenders account for a high number of alcohol-related crashes.
• One in three Americans will be affected by this violent crime
in their lifetime.
• We have come to a crossroads in our efforts to prevent this
deadly crime. America is at a crucial point where we must all
do more as communities and as individuals if we are to make
significant declines in the number of alcohol- and drug-related crashes.
• The key to reversing this alarming trend is taking a systematic approach with law enforcement, prosecutors, judicial officials, traffic safety partners and individuals each doing their
part, to protect innocent victims from impaired drivers.
PLAN AHEAD OR PLAN ON GOING TO JAIL
We should make every effort to see that our neighborhoods
are safer and we should be working with criminal justice officials to remind everyone:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Don’t risk it - if you plan to drive, don’t drink.
Choose a sober designated driver before partying.
Take a taxicab or ask a friend to drive you home.
Spend the night where the activity is being held.
Report impaired drivers to law enforcement.
Always wear your safety belt - your best defense against an
impaired driver.
AMERICA SUPPORTS LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACKDOWNs
• Studies show that the majority of Americans consider drunk
driving one of the nation’s most important social issues, ahead
of healthcare, poverty/hunger, racism and education.
• Nearly 97 percent of Americans view drunk driving by others
as a threat to themselves and their families.
• The majority of Americans feel that providing an alternative
means of transportation for impaired drivers is a good idea.
REMEMBER -- CHANCES ARE YOU WILL BE ARRESTED
• Through sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, undercover
officers and concerned citizens, chances are if you drive
impaired this holiday you’ll get caught.
• This holiday and every day, please celebrate responsibly, designate a sober driver, take a taxicab, or you’ll be taking a ride
straight to jail. Remember: You Drink & Drive. You Lose.
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BULLETIN BOARD
CONGRATULATIONS
HONORARIUM
The Junior League of Boca Raton would like to congratulate
Molly Shuff on her marriage to James Rocha in Deerfield,
Florida, on May 8, 2004.
A gift was made to the Endowment Fund by Dorothy
MacDiarmid in honor of Lisa Bariso and Lynn Lawless and in
memory of their grandmothers and aunt.
LIST OF ADVERTISERS
LITTLE LEAGUERS
1. Proline Security & Shutters.....................4
2. Boca Raton Gymboree.............................6
3. Miss Organization, Inc.............................7
4. Chef ..........................................................7
5. U.S. Nails ................................................8
6. Robin Philpit’s Original Creations ..........9
7. Steven R. Alman,D.M.D. ................................................12
8. The Carlisle Collection ..................................................13
9. Barbara Hill/Coldwell Banker ........................................16
10. Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.............................................17
11. Robert A. Eckelson, D.D.S. ............................................18
12. Good Night, Sleep Tight ................................................19
13. Susan Whelchel ..............................................................19
14. Leon Loard......................................................................20
15. Lynn University ..............................................................21
16. Personal Senior Services, Inc..........................................22
17. Julie Feingold/Beautiful Beasts ......................................23
18 Creative Memories ..........................................................23
19. Carriage Hill at Arlington Farms ....................................24
20. Diane Ellen, R.N. ............................................................26
21. Jacqueline Moroco, D.D.S ..............................................26
22. Leslie Jackson, Atlantic Land & Title Co.......................27
23. Carolyn Arnold Psy.D. ....................................................27
24. Lucille Gioia....................................................................28
25. Janie Lott.........................................................................29
26. Mark Wilt........................................................................ 29
27. Lawless, Edwards & Warren ..........................................30
28. Krumholtz Orthodontics..................................................32
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE
☺ Save the Date ☺
5k Town Center Run/Walk
Benefitting the Junior League of Boca Raton
Saturday, February 12, 2004
Come on ladies and join in the fun,
Get your running shoes ready for our 5K Center Run.
If running is not quite your style,
Don’t worry, bring a friend and walk for a while.
We’ll have special activities for the kids,
Be sure to bring them, you’ll be glad you did.
Dads forget about golf and join the race,
Don’t worry about speed you can set your own pace.
Please say you’ll be there,
We have tons of fun to share.
WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE FOL-
LITTLE LEAGUER:
Adriana and Eduardo Velasco on the birth of their daughter,
Caterina Nicole, born Oct. 17, 6 lbs. 9 oz., 20¼ in.
LOWING MEMBER ON THE BIRTH OF HER
PASSINGS
THE
MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR
LEAGUE
OF
BOCA RATON
EXTEND
THEIR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS AND
THEIR FAMILIES:
Janie Lott on the death of her beloved mother.
Lisa Bariso, Lynn Lawless and Eleanor Zaccaginini on the
deaths of their beloved Grandmother Evelyn and Aunt Flo.
Fabiola Hooker on the death her beloved grandmother.
Bonnie Koenig on the death of her beloved father-in-law.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1
Angela Miller
Debbie Prevor
Bonnie Sigel
2 Nicole DeLoreto
Molly Rocha
4 Hillary Fey
7 Jennifer McNamara
8 Barbara Phillip
10 Kristen Simms
13 Denise Elia
Donna Mock
13 Doreen Zic-Hock
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17
18
19
21
24
26
29
30
31
Stephanie Critchfield
MJ Knobloch
Katharine Moss
Jennifer Cooper
Stacey Hannan Quinn
Jove Scott
Kelley Murro
Sonia Djahanshahi
Sheri Goldstein
Nicole Morgan
Dyana Kenney
Ileana Shulman
DO YOU HAVE A PET?
The Bridge is looking for your pet pictures. We want to feature in the
February Bridge, The Great Loves of
Your Life, your dog (or cat, or bird, or
turtle - must be 4 legged - no snakes!)
The theme will be to match League
members with their pets. Please email
your pet(s)’ picture to Robin at [email protected]. If your
picture is not in the League directory (or you hate that picture) please email your picture too. For those who are
email challenged, please drop the pictures off at the
League office, attention Robin Philpit. Deadline for pictures is January 4th, 2005.
www.JLBR.org
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BRIDGE PATRONS
The Publications Committee gratefully acknowledges the generous support of THE BRIDGE from the 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!
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Deyo
Mr. & Mrs. Scott B. Disher
Caron & Bob Dockerty
Kara & David Donvito
Mr. & Mrs. Walker Duvall
Elysa & Scott Elk
Bitsy Fitzsimmons
Janet Accetta Fuchs
Mary Jane Grant
Gayl & James Hackett
Mary Cheryl Hargrove
Christiane & Thomas Head
Elizabeth Hevert
Henry & Christine Kraft
Kathy & Paul Adkins
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Alman
Caroline Angstadt
Carolyn & Charles Arnold
Carol Auerbach
Lois Baker
Mr. & Mrs. George Bariso
Marta Batmasian
Sharon Sands Budd
Patsy Chamberlain Hedrick
Polly Cochran
Christine & Richard Critchfield
Jennifer Critchfield
Stephanie Critchfield
Stacey Hannan Quinn
Loretta Rauenhorst
Jason & Jacqueline Reeves
Michelle & Bob Rubin
Peggy & Stephen Ruzika
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Snyder
Catherine C. Toomey
Mary Glynn Toomey
Dr. Michele Weizer-Simon
Susan Whelchel
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Workman, Jr.
Cathy Younis
Denise & Jordan Zimmerman
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Krebsbach
Wendy Kulberg
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Lavalle
Elizabeth Lord
Dorothy & Blake MacDiarmid
Sheila & Richard MacFarland
Janice V. Middlebrook
Lisa & John Mulhall
Kim Mumma
Jeanne F. Nolan
Marian G. Norton
Virginia & Peter Page
Robin & Tom Philpit
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The Bridge
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Volume 15, No. 4
December 2004
Celebrating Families
at In The Pines
The Ghost of Christmas
Past Presents
A Tribute to My Angel on Earth
The Creative Art of
Shopping Once Married
Best Gift Ever Given or Received
Happy Holidays
and a Joyous New Year
December Gatherings
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