Our Mission: The Junior League of Sarasota, Inc., is an orga ni za tion of women committed to promoting voluntarism, develop ing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

The Junior League of Sarasota reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

Our Vision: The Junior League of Sarasota will be the leading force of trained volunteers committed to improving the quality of life in Sarasota County.

We Value: A quality organization; education and training as vital to the development of women as well as the advancement of our community and its children; accountability to the League and to each other; inclusiveness in our membership as well as our community collaborations and projects; open communication, respecting and encouraging differing viewpoints; our League friendships.

Sand Script is the official magazine of the Junior League of Sarasota. Sand Script is published four times a year and is distributed to more than 900 League members and community leaders.

Thank You, Advertisers: The Junior League of Sarasota appreciates the support of its advertisers, without whom Sand Script could not effectively promote the League’s good works in the community. To advertise in Sand Script, call the Junior League at 941-953-5600.

Junior League of Sarasota 3300 South Tamiami Trail, Unit 3 • Sarasota, FL 34239

Phone: 941-953-5600 Fax: 941-953-2577 Website: www.jlsarasota.org JLS office E-mail: jlsarasota@verizon.net

Office Manager: Cathy Simmons Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contents

in every issue...

04 Bulletin Board

06 Committee News

08 Fundraiser Updates

14 Project Reports

29 Sustainer Interest

Cover phoTogrAph by KM KUMMer IMAgeS

in this issue...

13 Signature Project TheJuniorLeagueofSarasotaselectsasignatureproject

Fall 2009 Vol. 15 Issue 1

Junior League of Sarasota

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

Keri Kuhn, editorginny Wyatt, Assistant editorKathy elias, Sustainer LiaisonMary Lou o’Toole, Sustainer photographerLaura baumberger, WriterKristin henry, WriterConcetta hollinger, WriterAmanda McCracken, Writer

BOARd OF dIRECTORS, 2009-2010

PresidentStacey Corley

President electAngie Stringer

Corresponding secretaryAmanda brown

Recording secretaryLydia Chapdelain

TreasurerNancy vafeas

Finance Vice PresidentSarah Lodge

Community Vice PresidentCaryn patterson

Communication Vice PresidentKyla Weiner

Membership Vice PresidentMelissa o’buch

Nominating ChairAlicia Chalmers

Vice President, sustainerspaula Clemow

ParliamentarianTiffany Caldwell

administrative assistantLisa beckstein

SUSTAINER COUNCIL, 2009-2010

Vice Presidentpaula Clemow

assistant Vice Presidentbarbara barrett

TreasurerMartha rogers

Recording secretarySharon rolle

Corresponding secretarySuzie Sewell

COMMUNITY AdVISORY BOARd, 2008-2010

Caroline Zucker, Member of sarasota County School board, representing District 2

Janet Kahn, executive Directorearly Learning Coalition of Sarasota

stewart stearns, President and CeoCommunity Foundation of Sarasota

Teri Hansen, President and Ceogulf Coast Community Foundation

COMMUNITY AdVISORY BOARd, 2009-2011

Dan BaileyWilliams, parker, harrison, Dietz & getzen

Dr. arthur GuilfordUniversity of South Florida - Sarasota/Manatee

steve Mixsonverizon

lisa WalshThe observer group

Our Advertisers

and more...

02 President's Letter

23 Community Advisory Board

25 Meet the Board

28 Conference Reports

28 AJLI Update

Melba Jimenez, P.A. (3) Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (3) Freeman Orthodontics (3) Tracy Seider, C.R.S. (11) Above and Beyond Orthodontics (11) Van Ness Law Group (11) Yvette’s Boot Camps (12)

Funtastics (12) Lawn King (12) Sarasota Opera (20) Ragsland (20) SkinSmart dermatology (IBC)Michelle Crabtree (IBC)Barbara dumbaugh (back cover)

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President’s Letter

DearFellowMembersandCommunityLeaders,

ItisanhonorandprivilegetoserveasyourPresidentthisyear.Iamhumbled

thatyouhaveentrustedmetorepresenttheamazingwomenofourLeagueandtheirinfinitetalents,creativityandcommitmenttocommunityservice.WearefortunatetohaveanoutstandingBoardandChairswho

areeagerandwillingtoserveyouaswell.ThisyearourthemeisMakeYourMembershipMatter.IfeachJuniorLeagueofSarasotamemberworkstomakehermembershipmatterthisyear,ouroutcomewillbeincredible!Itwouldmakeahugedifferencetoeachmemberandtoourcommunity.Ourefforts,energyandtimeareincrediblyvaluable.Whenwemakeourmembershipmatteritimmediatelytranslatestoourmission:tomakeadifferencebydevelopingthepotentialofwomen,trainingvolunteers,andmakinganimpactinourcommunity. Wehaveanexcitingyearaheadofusaswecelebrateour53rdyearofservicetoourcommunity.Weareinthemidstofathree-yearcommitmenttotheInterventionandPreventionofChildAbuse.Asyoureadthis,abeautiful“healing”playgroundisbeingbuiltbyJLSatthenewChildAdvocacyCenter.Becomingatrainedvisitationsupervisorisonewayyoucanmakeadifferenceinthelifeofanabusedchild.Educatingchildrenandparentsonhowtostaysafeontheinternetisanotherwaytohelpkeepallofourchildrensafe.Theeducationcomponentofthis,oursignatureproject,raisesawarenessandeducatesourcommunityabouttheinterventionandpreventionofchildabuse.InApril,wewillhostoursecondChildAdvocacyLuncheontoeducateaudiencemembersandhonorheroes.TheDoneInADaycommitteehastakenontheloftygoaloftencommunityprojects.Wow!TheJuniorLeaguecontinuestomakeadifferenceintheSarasotacommunity.

ThisyearBarelyBlemishedtakesonanewtwistwithbothafallandspringsale.ThesesaleswilltakeplaceatourstoragefacilityonWhitfieldAvenue.Thisstrategicchangeallowsustosignificantlylowerourexpensesandoffermerchandisetocustomersmoreoften.MerryMarketplaceputsanewfaceonourformerTinselandTreasuresasthepremiershoppingeventofSarasota.WiththeRed,HotPreviewPartyandFashionShowandthebustlingofMerryMarketplaceshopping,itisaneventnottomiss.TheDinnerWithFriendscommitteehasbeenverybusyplanninganexcitingyear.October3rdkickedofftheireventswithFallFestattheGoldCoastBudweiserDistributorcampus.MoreDinnerWithFriendseventswillfollowinthewinter.MavisLenowillbeourguestspeakerforLegacyLuncheoninFebruary.This“girlfriendfavorite”eventcontinuestobeamainsourceofincomeforourEndowmentFund. ThereareendlessopportunitiesforeachandeveryLeaguemembertobeinvolved.Ilookforwardtohearinghowyou’vemadeyourMembershipMatterthisyear.Joinme.Ittakesallofusworkingtogether.Ourcommunityneedsusmorethanever,eachandeveryoneofus.TimesaretoughandthisiswhentheJuniorLeaguecanreallymakeourmemberships(everyoneofthem)matter.Ilookforwardtotheyearahead.Idon’tthinkitwillbeeasy,butwhenwasanythingworthworkingfor,everreallyeasy?

Warmestregards,

StaceyR.CorleyJunior League of Sarasota President, 2009-2010srcorley@verizon.net

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.

~ Albert Pine

Featured Artist

ThecoverphotographforthisissuehasbeengraciouslydonatedtotheJuniorLeagueofSarasotabyChicagoartistKateKummer.Ms.KummerholdsaBFAinadvertisingdesign/digitalphotographyfromColumbusCollegeofArtandDesignandistheownerofKMKummerImages.

Calendar of EventsOctober 17 barely blemished Drop off

October 20 general Membership Meeting - Michael's on east

October 24-25 barely blemished Fall sale at the storage unit

November 1 e-blast deadline

November 3 board Meeting

November 9 Sustainer general Membership Meeting, Laurel oak Country Club

November 17 general Membership Meeting – Michael’s on east

November 20 Merry Marketplace preview party

November 21-22 Merry Marketplace shopping

december 1 Sand Script and e-blast deadline

december 12 barely blemished drop-off

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NeWs, aNNouNCeMeNTs, aND quICK FaCTs

Bulletin BoardThe Done in a Day committee is off to a fantastic start this league year! We completed our first project on saturday, July 25th, which was for the united Way success by six Back to school fair. success by six is an annual event held at Robarts arena and is free to the public. There are over 5000 people who come through the day-long event. Junior league has participated in this event for a number of years. This year, the Done in a Day committee had a Kids in the Kitchen booth in which we made “Monkey Mix,” a tasty and portable snack

of Cheerios, raisins, coconut, and chocolate. This is always a great crowd pleaser for children and adults alike. We also had a bike helmet giveaway. This was a huge success. approxi-mately 260 bike helmets were given away to children of sara-sota County. What a reward to see the face of a child light up when fitted and given a brand-new bike helmet. The Done in a Day committee was pleased to once again participate in this wonderful annual event and represent the Junior league of sarasota in such a positive light!

Success by Six Back to School Fair

Kim Snyder with Nora and Cyrus Kuhn

“First you need to wash your hands…”

Tracy Bomberger, LaLanya Roberts, Jamie Shapiro “2 scoops of cheerios, 1 scoop of raisins...”

Laura Hope hands out bike helmets Stacey Corley and Nora Kuhn (daughter of Keri Kuhn)

Simply Sarasota Tasting EventThe Simply Sarasota Cookbook Committee had a tasting at the lakewood Ranch Main street

Chili Cook-off on saturday, september 12th. Manatee County emergency services hosted this event. simply sarasota was promoted at a booth with one of our partners, Wish on Main.

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KudosCongratulations to Chris Pfahler, JLS sustainer, on being named one of Gulf Coast Business Review’s 40 under 40.

The following Junior League of Sarasota members graduated from the gulf Coast Leadership Institute, a leadership development program created and funded by gulf Coast Community Foundation of venice: Concetta Hollinger, Cindy Kaiser, Leanne McIntire, and Jennifer Vett.

Congratulations to Beth Bender and Stacey Corley who were in the 2009 class of Leadership Sarasota County.

announcementsWeddingsCongratulations to Margaret Sisek and Ron Adams who were married on September 5, 2009 in Sarasota.

Congratulations to Casey Chadwick and Peter Stevens who were married on August 1, 2009 in Saginaw, Michigan.

New to the Junior League FamilyCongratulations to daniela & Peter Kirvin (and big brother, peter) on the birth of their new baby girl! Carmela Ann was born on June 11.

Jessica & Nathan Hays welcome baby Addison rose who was born July 11. She weighed 7 lbs, 8 oz and was 20 1/4” long.

Congratulations to Molly & david Jackson on the birth of Caroline Karen Jackson. She came into our world August 13, 2009 and was welcomed by siblings, Chip, Jp, and Ansley.

Jamie & Fran Becker celebrate the birth of henry “brooks” becker. brooks arrived on Monday, August 17, 2009 and was welcomed by big brother, Will.

Crystal & Justin Burkhart announce the birth of their baby girl, brooke Ashlyn burkhart on August 21, 2009.

Congratulations to Michelle Gaines & derek Williams as they welcome Jagger edward Steele Williams. brother Christian and sisters paris and Marley are thrilled with the new addition to the family.

Congratulations to past president, Barbara Brown on the birth of a new granddaughter, Sloan Aveya Flagg.

CondolencesSympathy is extended to Maryann & david Boehm and their family on the passing of David’s mother.

We extend our sympathy to Shane Smith and her family for her grandmother’s death.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Barbara Van Hoose on her passing.

our thoughts and prayers are with the family of dona Munson on her passing.

Condolences to Laura Hope on the death of her father, Willard hope.

our sympathy is extended to donna Baranowski on the death of her father, richard J. baranowski.

Change in StatusWe welcome as Transfers:Bobb, Elizabeth, Active, from the JL of greater orlando, FLBeebe, Lisa Malone, Active, from the JL of Kansas City, MoGaffney, diane, Sustaining, from the JL of St. petersburg, FLIsrael, Kerry (Mrs. bruce), Sustaining, from the JL of Manatee County, FLKeen, Kathryn, Active, from the JL of raleigh, NCSchaefer, Marilyn, Sustaining, from the JL of racine, WI

Reinstated:Loyless, Helen, Sustaining - Seasonal, from the JL of Atlanta, gA

deceased:Munson, dona Chase (Mrs. Warren), SustainingVan Hoose, Barbara Clark (Mrs. James) – Sustaining

Endowment Fund donationsNancy Bailey, June 30, 2009 in honor of Myrna Welch’s birthday

Tish FitzGerald, June 30, 2009 to celebrate Myrna Welch’s birthday

Betsy Bagby, July 14, 2009

Virginia Linscott, August 27, 2009 in memory of reginald roome, the husband of Joan roome

February Meeting changeThe February general Membership Meeting will held as cluster meetings throughout the week of February 15-20. If you are interested in hosting a Cluster Meeting in your home, please contact Daniela Kirvin at daniela875@aol.com.

Coming in MarchMark your Calendars for the March 16, 2010 – general Membership Meeting. JLS will be presenting special guest speaker former Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) president, Deborah brittain.

Casey and Peter Stevens

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Committee News

Provisional EducationOff to a Great Start!The2009-2010Provisionalclassisofftoagreatstart!ThroughoutoursummerMeetandGreetswe’vehadsomedynamicladiesexpressinterestinjoiningtheJuniorLeagueofSarasota.ThankyoutoTaraDonovanandtheProvisionalEducationCommitteeforhostingtheseeventsandwelcomingpotentialnewmembers.ForthefirsttimethisyearweextendedournewmembershipdeadlineandhadourfinalMeetandGreetatourfirstsocialmeetinginAugusthostedbyPresidentStaceyCorleyatUSF.ThisgaveprospectiveladiesafirsthandlookathowspiritedanddedicatedourActiveandSustainermembersare.SpecialthankstoSuzanneAndersonforarrangingourOrientationforProvisionalsonSeptember8thattheHyatt.Welookforwardtoanothersuccessfulyearandtrainingdedicatedvolunteersforourorganization!

Themessetexpectations,focusmissions,andencouragepurposefulaction.LastyeartheendowmentcommitteechallengedtheLeaguetofindsmallreasonstocelebratelifeandtocommemoratethoseoccasionswithamemorialgifttotheEndowmentFund.Thisyear,theendowmentcommitteechallengesLeaguememberstorememberawomaninyourlifewhoinspiresyou,whocelebratesyourspiritbydrivingyoutoreachforthestars,andwhostandsstrongnexttoyouwhenyouneedtodrawonherstrength.Accordingly,thisLeagueyear,thethemefortheendowmentcommittee’sworkis…drumrollplease…celebratewomenwhoinspireyou.

Theendowmentcommitteewillendeavortoprovideyouopportunitiestotakeamomentduringyourbusylifetorecognizethewomeninyourlifewhoinspireyou,tocelebratemomentsintimewhenyouwereinspiredbythefriendship,guidance,andsuccessofaspecialwomaninyourlife,andtoexpressyourappreciationandgratitudetoherdirectly.TheEndowmentFundpurposeistobealastingspringboardforLeagueinnovation,inspiration,andopportunity.Letitalsobeaspringboardforyoutoappreciatethosewomenwhohaveinspiredyou.

Endowment Committee We love Themes!

Computer CommitteeHave you checked out the JLS Website lately?By Heather DeGrave, Assistant Computer Chair

Ifyouwanttofindoutaboutourlatesteventsorprojects,signupforshifthours,getaquickcopyofamembershipform,orfindcontactinfoforoneofourmembers,thenstartyoursearchwiththeJLSwebsite–www.jlsarasota.org.OnourHomepage,youcanfindoutaboutthelatestnewsandevents.CheckouttheInActionandSupportUstabstolearnaboutourprojectsandfundraisers.Ifyouwanttosignupforshifthours,downloadformsandhandbookinformation,orfindmembercontactinformation,youwillneedtologintotheMemberLoginsectionofthewebsite.Ifthisisyourfirsttimeloggingin:

Goto1. http://www.jlsarasota.org.Clickonthe“MemberLogin”linkon2.thetoprightofthescreen.Inthemiddleofthescreenyouwill3.bepromptedforyourUserNameandPassword.

a.UserName–Inmostcases,yourusernamewillbe“yourlastname.yourfirstname”.Forinstance,myusernameis“degrave.heather”.

b.Password–Ifthisisyourfirsttimeloggingin,yourpasswordwillbe“sarasota”.Click“Enter”.4.

Onceyouareloggedin,clickon“VolunteerCalendars”ontheleftsideofthescreentosignupforshifthours.Inthemenuontherightsideofthescreen,clickontheprojectorfundraiseryouwouldliketosignupfor,andthenfindthedateonthecalendarwhenyouwouldliketowork.Ifyoufindashiftthathasavailableshiftslots,clickonthatshiftandfollowthedirectionstocompleteyoursignup.OntheMemberAreapageyoucanalsoclick“MyProfile”toupdateyourcontactinformationandconfirmyour

membershiprequirements,click“Forms,Handbook,SustainersInformation”forJLSforms,andclick“MemberDirectory”tofindcontactinformationforothermembers.(IhavebeenaskedtoremindyoutousetheMemberDirectoryonlyforJLSactivities;pleasedonotusethelisttosolicitforyourbusiness.)So,nexttimeyou’resurfingtheweb,takealittletimetocatchupwithJLS.

JLS Haiku!Provisional class… So many friends I can’t decideWho’ll be my bridesmaids?

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Membership CouncilNew and Improved Junior League of SarasotaMembershipCouncilhasbeenhardatworksincewefirstmetasagroupearlythissummer.OuramazingArrangementschair,DanielaKirvin,hadhersecondchildandsomehowstillmanagedtopulloffafantasticAugustsocialaswellasmakeexcitingplansfortheGMM’sforthecomingyear.You’llfindthatourPresident,StaceyCorley,ishardatworkwithideastomakethingsbetterforyouandDanielaisexecutingthoseideasperfectly!Someofthosethingsyoumayhavenoticedincludethelackofclutteronthetables,welcomingsignstohelpyoufeelathome,andthemestokeepourmembersinterested.TaraDonovan,chairingMembershipOutreach,helpedtorecruitandengagemanyprospectivemembersforthetwoMeetandGreeteventsthissummeraswellastheAugustsocial.EveryeventwentsmoothlyandduetoTara’ssmartrequests,thereweremoreActivesattheeventsthanever!Nowthathermaindutyisdone,shewillcontinuetheyearbyhelpingPECwithtrainingthesefantasticProvisionals.BethSvilokos

ischairingPECwiththehelpofLauraHopeandtheyspentthesummerbusilyplanningafun-filledeightmonthsoftrainingforthenewprospects.Thankstocommitteemember,SuzanneAnderson,theyscheduledagreatorientationattheHyattonSeptember8th;andeachmemberhelpedsecurepastJLSprojectlocationsfortheirmonthlymeetings.Asyoumayhavenoticed,ourTrainingteam,ledbyAmandaMarshall,hasalsobeenhardatwork.Theirgoalwastomaketrainingfunandrelevantthisyear,beginningwithJLS101,agreatremindertoallofusaboutthethingswereallyshouldknowabouttheLeague.TheywillbeworkingextrahardtocomeupwithseveraltrainingsessionsfortheclustermeetingsinFebruarysoeveryonewillhavesomethingthatintereststhem.Last,butdefinitelynotleast,ourPlacementgroupisreallytakingthingsupanotch!ChandraTribit’svisionofPlacementCommitteemembersrequiresthemtotaketheirroleasadvisorsveryseriouslyandtospendalotoftimecheckinginontheiradvisees,

providingtheminformation,andensuringtheirsatisfaction.Theyaremakingtheirmembershipmatterbytryingtoensurethatnoonefallsthroughthecracks,hasunresolvedissues,orbecomesunhappywiththeirsituation.Theyaredoinganexcellentjobofspreadingourtrainedvolunteersoutinawaythatmaximizesoureffectivenessasaleague.AsMembershipVP,Iamapproachingmembersoneononeto“takethetemperature”ofourleaguemembersandfindoutwhatwecandotoimprove.I’mtryingtodeterminewhathascausedmemberstoleaveinthepastandwhatwecandotokeepallofyouhappy.Ifyoufind,forwhateverreason,thatallofthesenewthingsthatwe’redoingasacouncilandalloftheothergreatthingswe’redoingasaleaguearenotenoughtosatisfyyou,pleasespeakup!I’malwaysreadyandwillingtohelporevenjustlisten!Here’stoMakingourMembershipMatterin2009and2010!MelissaO’Buch941-376-0856melissa@alumni.unc.edu

Nominating CommitteeCalling all Junior Leaguers… We need to hear from you!By Alicia Chalmers, Nominating Chair

TheNominatingCommitteeishardatworkalreadybeginningtothinkaboutthe2010-2011slate.Yes,2010-2011…Canyoubelieveit?Weneedyourhelp.Startinginmid-September,theLeadershipPacketwillbeavailableontheJLWebsite,www.jlsarasota.org.ThePacketwillconsistoftheWillingnesstoServeFormandthe”She’sbeGreat”form.Pleasecompleteanyoralloftheseforms.Theydonothavetobecompletedinentirety;anyrecommendationsareappreciated.WewanttohearfromeachandeverymemberoftheLeaguewiththeirrecommendationsforleadership.Ourcommitteetakesourresponsibilityveryseriously.PleasenominateyourselfforanypositionontheWillingnesstoserveform.Asacommittee,wereallyliketoknowwhoisconfidentaboutthemselvestotakeonapositionofLeadership.Evenifyouarenotsureatthismomentyouareinterestedincommittingforthisyear,pleasewriteyournamedownsowemayconsideryouforfutureyears.Self-nominatingisnotacommitment.Itjustgivesourcommitteeanideamembersinterests.TheNominatingCommitteecannotdothiswithoutyourinput.IfyouhaveanyquestionsaboutslatedpositionsorformspleasecontactAliciaChalmers,NominatingChair(gatoralicia76@msn.com).

FormsareduebyDecember4,2009.

Publications CommitteeMaking Your Magazine MatterThefallissueofSandScriptcelebratesourfundraisingefforts:Howweraisemoney,howweuseit,andhowwesaveit,namelybyreducingthenumberofissueswepublishyearly.AsSandScriptmovesfromabi-monthlypublicationtoaquarterlymagazine,youwillnoticeafewchanges.Morepictureshavebeenadded,aswellasexpandedsustainercoverage,themembershipprofilesectionhasincreasedandtheformathaschanged,newfeaturesarebeingadded,andfineartbyup-and-comingwomenartistswillappearonthecover.Thechangesallrevolvearoundmoremembershipparticipation.Thisisyourmagazineandyoursubmissionsarewelcomed.Forcomingissues,thepublicationscommitteeisseekingyourletters,creativewriting,storyideas,memberbiographies,art,andphotography(botheventsandfineart).PleasesubmitanyitemstoKeriKuhn(keribing@mindspring.com)orGinnyWyatt(ginnywyatt@verizon.net)orfeelfreetodropthemoffwithCathyatHeadquarters.

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rFundraiser Updates

LEAGUE dOLLARS 101By Nancy Vafeas

BARELY BLEMISHEdNow Accepting donations for the October Sale

By Roberta Kolton

ThankstothecontinuedgenerosityofBendersonDevelopment,ourBarelyBlemishedrummagesalehasafantastic2,500squarefootwarehousetocallhome.OverthesummertheBarelyBlemishedcommitteehasbeenhardatworksettingupthespaceinpreparationforourfirstsale.Thiswarehousewillallowustoholdmultiplesalesthroughouttheyear,increasingrevenuefortheLeaguewhilelighteningthecommittee’sworkload.Nowweneedyourhelp!Ourfirstsaleisquicklyapproachingandweneeddonationsofnew,unique,andbarelyblemisheditemstofillourwarehouse.ThewarehousewillbeopenfordropoffonOctober17thfrom9:00amtonoon.BarelyBlemishedalsoacceptsin-kinddonationsfromareabusinesses,whichcanbearrangedbycontactingaBarelyBlemishedcommitteemember.

Ifyou’veneverbeentoourwarehouse,weencourageyoutostopby!We’relocatedat693515thStreetEast,Unit109,onthesoutheastcornerof15thStreetEastandWhitfieldAvenue.Directionsandpricingguideinformationareavailableonthewebsiteatwww.JLsarasota.org

Ifyoucannotmakeascheduleddropoff,youcanarrangeaspecialdropofftimebycontactingRobertaat928-1428.

Since1960,theBarelyBlemishedrummagesalehasraisedover$600,000tosupportofvariousJLSprojectsthroughoutthecommunity.Alongtheway,BarelyBlemishedhasbecomemorethanafundraiser,itselfbecomingacommunityproject,whichprovidesunbeatabledealsonclothing,furniture,andmoretoourcommunity.WemaynolongerbethebiggestsaleinSarasota,butwearestillthebest!WehopetoseeeveryoneatourFALLSALEtobeheldonOctober24TH&25THfrom8:30amto3:00pm.Admissionisfree!Questions?ContactthecommitteeatBarelyBlemished@gmail.com.

AtourMarchGeneralMembershipmeetinganewconcept,LeagueDollars,wasapprovedtoprovideActivemembersgreaterflexibilityinsupportingourfundraisers.Belowisareminderofhowyoucanmeetyour$50Leaguedollarsrequirementthisyear:

GiftMartentrancetickets-$5eachSimplySarasotaCookbook-$24.95eachAnnualFundContribution(over$10requirementpaidwithdues)EndowmentFundContribution(over$10requirementpaidwithdues)

Additional Tips:YoucanfulfillyourLeagueDollarswithanycombinationoftheabove–aslongasittotals$50ormore.

AllLeagueDollarsmustbepaidatGeneralMembershipmeetingsorattheJLSoffice.PleasedesignateonyourcheckthatyourpurchaseisforyourLeagueDollarstoreceivepropercredit.

TheJLSwebsitewillbeupdatedmonthlytoreflectyourpurchases.

PrivilegedMembersmaychooseeither$50LeagueDollarsorBarelyBlemishedQuota.Anyquestions?ContactFundDevelopmentChair,BethBender,atbeth.bender@suntrust.comorNancyVafeas,Treasurer,atdandnancy@verizon.net.

Such a deal!Watch out IKEA…Barely Blemished has you beat!

Roberta’s second home

JLS Haiku!Barely Blemished sale. What the heck is this I’ve found? How much? I’ll take it!

Merry Marketplace. Who cares about the shopping? I want fire fighters!

Merry Marketplace: Christmas shopping done early. Now something for me!

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MERRY MARKETPLACECounting down the days to Sarasota’s premier shopping event!MerryMarketplace2009isjustaroundthecorner.Injustafewshortweeks,theJuniorLeagueofSarasotawilltransformtheSarasotaMunicipalAuditoriumintoaholidayshoppingextravaganza.MerryMarketplace2009willkick-offwithsizzleonFriday,November20thwithour“RedHotPreviewPartyandFashionShow”from6:00-10:00pm.Getreadyforafun-fillednight,featuringafashionshow,music,BBQ,drinks,raffleand,mostimportantly,afirstchancetocrossoffyourholidayshoppinglistwiththeMerryMarketplace’sfantasticmerchantsthatwilloffersomethingforeveryoneonyourlist.

The“RedHotPreviewPartyandFashionShow”,willfeaturesportswear,eveningwear,andbusinessfashionsfromtheHeart’sDesireBoutiqueandGallerylocatedinBradenton’sVillageoftheArts,whichofferswearableartandfashionsforwomenofawiderangeofagesandsizes.Youdefinitelywillnotwanttomissthelocalcelebritymodels

escortedbyhotlocalfirefighters!Donotleaveyoursignificantotherathome…therewillbefood,activities,andsilentauctionitemsthattheywilllove,too!Ticketsforthe“RedHotPreviewParty”are$25,whichgetsyouadmissiontotheevent,onedrinkticket,andshoppingallweekend.Additionaldrinkticketsareavailablefor$1wine,$2beer,and$3RainVodkamartinis.

Aftera“Hot”Fridayevening,weinvitetheJuniorLeagueofSarasota’sSustainersfor“BloodyMerryMorning”onSaturday,November21stfrom9-11a.m.Celebratethekick-offoftheholidayshoppingseasonandenjoycomplimentarybloodymarysandavarietyofbreakfasttreatsasyouhaveexclusivemorningshoppingandtimewithyourbestgirlfriends.Thiseventissuretobeoneyouwillnotwanttomiss.Ticketsare$10/personandcanbepurchasedatTheJuniorLeagueofSarasotaHeadquartersorbycalling941.953.5300.

TheMerryMarketplace2009shoppingwillbeginSaturday,November21standconcludeSunday,November22nd.Bepreparedtobrowsethroughmorethan50specialtymerchantspresentingtoday'sholidayfavorites-everythingfromwomen'sfashionstochildren'sclothing,giftitems,homedécor,holidaydecorations,personalizedgifts,gourmetfoods,andmuchmore!Inadditiontoshopping,SantawillalsobemakingaspecialappearanceatMerryMarketplacethisyeartocheckonallofthegoodgirlsandboysonSaturdaymorning.Children

andadultsalikewillhavetheopportunitytovisitwithSantaandhavetheirpicturetakenwithhim.

OnSaturday,November21stfrom10am-Noon,PublixApron’sCookingSchoolwillgenerouslyhostaholidaykids’cookingclassatMerryMarketplace.Thecostis$10.00perchild.Anadultmustaccompanythechildtotheevent.AnadulttickettoMerryMarketplaceisrequired

butthereisnoadditionalchargeforcuriousmomsanddads.LedbyalocalApron’schef,kidswilllovethishands-onclasswheretheywillmakeavarietyoffunholidayornaments.

Tis the season to shop ‘til you drop

KeepalookoutformoreinformationregardingTheJuniorLeagueofSarasota’sMerryMarketplace,inTheSarasotaHeraldTribune,SceneMagazine,theBradentonHerald,andon-lineforupdatesatSarasotaMagazine,SRQMagazine,TheObserver,PelicanPress,andWQMagazine.Ofcourse,stayup-to-dateonourweb-site,www.jlsarasota.org!IfyouloveTwitter,keepupwithusatjlsmarketplaceforuptotheminutedetails!

Howyoucanhelp:

Doyouhaveextraholidaydecorationsthatyouwouldliketo“donate”fortheweekendofNovember20-22?HelpourcommitteeturntheMunicipalAuditoriumintoa“holidayWonderland”;pleasecontacttheMerryMarketplacecommitteeat941.812.7946orjlsmerrymarketplace@gmail.com.Wecanarrangepick-upsanddropoff’satyourconvenience.

Ifyouarelookingforaffordableandeffectiveadvertisingforyourbusiness,advertiseinTheMerryMarketplaceProgramGuide.Advertisingstartsaslowas$75forabusinesscardsizead.Also,becomeapagesponsor.Pagesponsorshipsarejust$50andserveasagreatwaytoshowyourleaguesupport!ContacttheJLSheadquartersat941.953.5600ore-mailourcommitteeifyou’reinterestinginpurchasingadvertising!

All I want for Christmas…

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rFundraiser Updates

dINNER WITH FRIENdSdWF Needs You!

Wearelookingforactive,provisionalorsustainingmemberstohostaDinnerwithFriendseventbetweenthedatesofJanuary29ththroughFebruary14th.ThechosendatesofferendlesspartypossibilitiesencompassingtheSuperBowl,MardiGrasandValentine’sDay.Thesepartiescanbeheldatamember’shome,arestaurant,oralocalvenue(e.g.,beach,bowlingalley,pologrounds).Remember,youdoNOThavetocommitto$1,000revenuetohostanevent.Anyoneiswelcometohostaparty.YouwillalsohaveJLmemberstohelpyouduringyourevent,aseachpartywillhaveshifthours.Eachparty,andtheirrespectivehosts,willbepairedwithaliaisonfromtheDWFcommitteetohelpyouwiththeprocess.Wewillprovidetheinvitations;youprovidethefood,drinksandagoodtime!Ifinterested,pleasecontactVariniaVanNessvarinia@vannesslawgroup.comorLynneArmitageatlynneSRQ@gmail.com.

Hereareafewfabulouspartyideastogetyoumotivated.Thepossibilitiesareendless.JanuaryisNationalThankYouMonth,NationalEyeCareMonthandNationalBookMonth.FebruaryisBlackHistoryMonth,AmericanHeartMonthandChocolateLover’sMonth!

AWhiteElephant/ChineseGiftExchange

a70’sdiscoparty

aSuperbowlParty

aGirlsNightOut

aPortraitParty

aDecadentDessert-onlyparty

MardiGrasparty

abowlingparty

thecomedyclub

Masqueradeparty

PawsonParade

Feb1stisNationalFreedomDay

Feb2ndisGroundhogDay

Feb14thisValentine’sDay

SIMPLY SARASOTA COOKBOOKTheholidayseasonishereanditistheperfecttimetopickupafewcopiesofSimplySarasotatohaveonhandforgiftgiving.Thisaward-winningcookbook,nowinitssecondprinting,makesawonderfulgiftforyourson’sKindergartenteacher,themaillady,thegiftexchangeatwork,oranyonewhomightloveakillerkeylimepie(ourfavoriterecipe).PurchaseofacookbookalsogoestowardyourLeagueDollars.Watchforspecialgift-wrappingatupcominggeneralmeetings.Whatcouldbeeasier?

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r rIN A NUTSHELL…THE ANNUAL ANd ENdOWMENT FUNdSInaneconomicclimatethatisunstableandwavering,itisvitalthatwesupporttheJuniorLeagueofSarasota’scurrentandfuturestability.Totrulysupportsomethingwemustfirstlooktounderstanditspurposeandthenchoosetoacceptitasitstands.TwoofthefundsthatwehavewithintheLeaguethatarespokenaboutoften,butmaynotalwaysbeunderstood,aretheAnnualFundandtheEndowmentFund–botharevitaltothesuccessoftheLeagueandneedyoursupport.Whileourannualmembershipduesprovideasmallcontributiontoeachofthesefundsandcommunitysupportisalsosoughtout,inthespiritofeconomicinstabilityminimalcontributionstoeitherofthesefundsarenotenoughtoensureourLeague’stodaysandtomorrows.

TheAnnualFundisessentialtocoveringthegeneral,day-to-dayoperatingexpensesoftheLeagueaswellasemergenciesthatarisethroughouttheyear.TheAnnualFundis“necessary,necessary,necessary”accordingtoBethBender,FundDevelopmentChair.BethstatesthattheAnnualFund“movestheleaguetothenextlevel;oncewecanputasidethemoneyforoperatingcostsandemergencies,wecangiveevenmorebacktothecommunity.”TheAnnualFundissupportedbymoneyraisedthroughvariousfundraisingactivitiesaswellasthroughourannualdues.WhiletheAnnualFundlooksatthepresent-day,theEndowmentFundlookstoourfuture.NancyVafeas,Treasurer,explainsthatfortheEndowmentFund“contributedfundsareinvestedtogrowoverthelong-term,toalevelthatwillallowtheLeaguetousetheinvestmentincometofundexpenseswithoutbeingdependentonfundraisingrevenue.”Endowmentfundcontributionscanbemadethroughcashdonations,giftsofland,stock,lifeinsurancepolicies,estatedonations,andotherfinancialinstruments.

Nancyfurtherclarifiesthat“theAnnualFundislikeyourCheck-ingAccount,payingfordaytodayexpenses;theEndowmentFundislikeyourRetirementAccount,moniesyouputawayforyourfuture.Bothoftheseserveanimportantrole;theyarejustdif-ferentintheirpurposeandtiming.”Shealsoremindsusthat,aswithanycharitydonationsthatyoumaygivethroughouttheyear,consultyourtaxadvisoraboutthetax-deductiblenatureofthesedonations.So,whenyouchoosetomakethatextradonationtoourLeague,choosetheAnnualFundortheEndowmentFund–choosetoensureallofourtodaysandallofourtomorrows.

JLS Haiku!Old status symbol: Junior League pearl necklaces. Now we have I-phones.

Monthly meetings Rock! Oh, where to decide to sit? Up front or Exit?

General Meeting… American Idol night! Hurry. Talk faster!

Varinia Van NessJunior League

member and former prosecutor

(speaks Spanish, Italian and French)

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The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifi cations and experience.

Varinia Van NessJunior League

member and former prosecutor

(speaks Spanish, Italian and French)

THE LAW OFFICESOF VAN NESS & VAN NESS

Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Areas of Practice:

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSClosingsLeasesContracts

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

FAMILY LAW

Call for a free initial consultation:

(941) 362-356046 N. Washington Blvd.Suite 9Sarasota, Florida 34236vannesslawfi rm.com

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifi cations and experience.

Varinia Van NessJunior League

member and former prosecutor

(speaks Spanish, Italian and French)

THE LAW OFFICESOF VAN NESS & VAN NESS

Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Areas of Practice:

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSClosingsLeasesContracts

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

FAMILY LAW

Call for a free initial consultation:

(941) 362-356046 N. Washington Blvd.Suite 9Sarasota, Florida 34236vannesslawfi rm.com

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifi cations and experience.

Varinia Van NessJunior League

member and former prosecutor

(speaks Spanish, Italian and French)

THE LAW OFFICESOF VAN NESS & VAN NESS

Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Areas of Practice:

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSClosingsLeasesContracts

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

FAMILY LAW

Call for a free initial consultation:

(941) 362-356046 N. Washington Blvd.Suite 9Sarasota, Florida 34236vannesslawfi rm.com

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifi cations and experience.

Varinia Van NessJunior League member and former prosecutor

(speaks Spanish, Italian and French)

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The Junior League of Sarasota is in the second year of its three-year Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Signature Project. We accomplished many wonderful things in our first year. The Junior League purchased one laptop computer and resource materials for the Child protection Center to utilize for Internet Safety Training. In addition, JL facilitated a great partnership with best buy to provide laptops for use at the countywide parent training hosted by philippi Shores and at the Spring Fest event.

This past year, the following Internet Safety trainings were conducted:

48 student workshops for students from Kindergarten to 8th grades at the following schools and programs: girls Inc., englewood elementary School, pine view, St. Martha’s, Infinity, goldie Feldman Academy, Trinity youth United Church, and the parks and recreation youth program at Colonial oaks park.

5 Community presentations and events that included information shared at Junior League general Membership Meetings, the Junior League Child Advocacy Luncheon, Carlie brucia Safety rally at Central Church of Christ, guardian Ad Litem volunteer Training and SpringFest.

5 parent presentations at pine view, Imagine School, gulf gate elementary, goldie Feldman Academy and phillippi Shores Ib World School.

In total, 2765 children and adults were provided with internet safety information and education through these events. We were also able to give an additional $2,000 for supervised visitation. This enables the Child protection Center to add 6 more visitation sessions for families. A few of our Junior League Members have already been trained and have enjoyed doing this.

The Community Council wants to encourage each and every one of you to get involved in some way with our signature project. We all can make an incredible difference in the lives of children in Sarasota County and we need your help. please visit the JLS website (www.jlsarasota.org) for more details or contact one of the following committee chairs.

Supervised Visitation is chaired by LaLanya robertson. The Children & Families Supervised visitation program provides a capable, responsible visitation volunteer who oversees court-ordered visits between a child and his or her non-custodial parent in a physically and emotionally safe environment. visitation supervisors are trained to understand the needs of the child, the parent and the court. please

Signature Project Updatesee the Junior League website (www.jlsarasota.org) for all the upcoming training dates.

The Playground portion of the signature project is co-chaired by Monica barth and Leslie busler for the second year. The installation of the playground at the new Child Advocacy Center on orange Avenue is scheduled to begin this fall and completed in time for the dedication tentatively being planned for early 2010. The playground will give children and adults time to play and to interact with each other during these stressful times.

borders conducted a second annual book drive to benefit the Junior League of Sarasota’s Signature project, the Intervention and prevention of Child Abuse. 10% of the value of all books purchased for donation were donated back to the project and will be placed in the new Child Advocacy Center library. These books will serve the children who are receiving services as a result of being victims of abuse and neglect.

The Internet Safety Committee, chaired by Concetta hollinger, is focused on providing education and awareness targeting children, teens, and adults in the better understanding of staying “safer” on the internet. Using a workshop called NetSmartz, we are dedicated to the technological health, well-being, and safety of our community’s children. We are also educating parents, teachers, and other adults on how to keep children safer on the internet. The Internet Safety Committee will be hosting educational workshops on NetSmartz throughout the year and ending up with a large evening seminar.

The Education Committee, chaired by Shana Zamikoff, will work closely with the Child protection Center in the planning of many events during the month of April for the “paint the Town blue” campaign. “paint the Town blue” is a month long initiative to bring awareness and prevention of child abuse to the forefront and to make a positive difference in our community leading the way to end this abuse. In addition, the education Committee will attend Spring Fest at the end of March. This daylong event is hosted by the Child protection Center and combines awareness, education and fun for a day focused on our future’s most valuable asset: ChILDreN.

The Luncheon Committee, chaired by Nikki Taylor, is hosting an informative luncheon on Tuesday, April 6 at Michael’s on east. our speaker will be Jeni Silver, who now works at the Child protection Center and who is a survivor of child abuse. She will share her story and then we will be honoring a number of individuals who have made a significant difference in the lives of children in Sarasota County.

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bProject Highlight: b

bSupervised visitation

The Best Supervisor Ever!Supervisors and great because they

volunteer their time,They always have a great big smile

and that makes me feel fine.They encourage me and keep

me safe and make me laugh out loud.

And if I’m having a bad day they wipe away that cloud.

They take time out of their busy day To watch me have some fun.

They are so bright and funny they shine just like the sun.

When it’s time for me to go they’ll wipe away my tears,

but then comes next Saturday when I will reappear.

Thank you for spending this time with my mom and me.

you took something that was so hard and made it e-Z.

This was written by a 12 year-old in the Supervised Visitation Program. Shortly after she wrote this, her mother disappeared again and has not returned. This beautiful child’s sincere appreciation for the time and impact that this volunteer had on her is quite evident. If you would like to learn more, call the Child Protection Center at 941-492-6491.

ConstructionismovingaheadonthenewChildAdvocacyCenterbeingbuiltonOrangeAvenue.Swingingasledgehammerandwearingahardhatcertainlyhavetheirappeal,asthevisionoftheJuniorLeagueofSarasotatakesshape.Whiletheactualfacilitywillnotbeginservingfamiliesforafewmoremonths,youcangetinvolvednowbytrainingtobecomeasupervisedvisitationvolunteer.CherylSmithandSuePursersharetheirexperiences.

Cheryl Smith Myexperiencehasbeenverypositiveandinteresting.Eachvisitationisdifferentandeducational.Thenon-custodialparentisverymotivatedtoabidebyallthechildprotectiveservicesrulessotheydonotlosevisitationprivileges.Thechildrenareexcitedtobewiththeirparent.OnthevisitsIhaveattended,theparentsappearedtobeontheirbestbehavior.Theparentsareveryinvolvedwithmakingthevisitwiththeirchildapositiveexperience.Inmanysituations,thismaybetheonlytimetheparentandchildmayhavetogetherfortwoweeks.Withoutvolunteers,thechildrenwouldnotbeabletovisitwiththeirnon-custodialparent.

Thetwohourspassveryquickly!Thesupervisorsgivethevolunteersabreakduringthetwo-hourvisitation.Thereappearstobenoagelimitforvolunteers.Ihavevolunteeredwithmucholdermenandwomen,andsomeyounger.IhavebeenabletochoosehowmuchIwanttovolunteerandatwhatlocation.Theatmosphereatthevisitationsitesisverypositive.Coffee,waterandsweetsforthevolunteershavealwaysbeenatthesite.Itisanicewaytomeetothervolunteersanddosomethingimportanttohelpchildren.Iwouldhighlyrecommendthisvolunteeropportunity.

Sue Purser Havingspentmanyyearsinvolunteerism(aLeaguerfromtheripeoldageof21),Ialwayslookedandfoundprojectsthatpiquedmyeducational/gardeninginterestsandwerediversifiedenoughtoprovideawidevarietyofprojects,someforshorttermandothersalongertimeframe.TheChildProtectionCenterprovidesallofthis.Therearesomanywaystovolunteer.Itislikeakaleidoscope:Alldifferentopportunities,yetintricatelyconnectedtomakeabeautifulorganization.

Thetrainingisawonderfuldayfilledwithcom-pletedetailsforasupervisedvisitation.Enthu-siasmbeyondbeliefisprovidedfromDirectorCarrollLeisandhersuperassistant,Joan.Twooftheresponsibilitiesyouaretrainedforaretohaveawatchfuleyeregardingthesafetyandprotectionofthechildrenandbecognizant,objective,andimpartialwhenwritingyourobservationsaboutthechild/parentregardingtheattitude,behavior,physicalcontact,andemotionaltimes.Themostimportantvisitationconceptformeisthatyouareprovidingasafevisitation,foranon-custodialparenttovisittheirchildrenataneutralsite.Thecourthassaidtheymayonlyvisitinthissafeenviron-ment.Withouttrainedvolunteerstoprovidethis,visitswouldnothappen.Familieswouldneverbeabletohavethecommunicationthatcanchangethelivesofnotonlythechildrenbutalsotheparentandfamily.Volunteersaretheprogram.Withoutthem,itfails.Thisiswhereyoucanmakeanincredibledifferenceinthelivesofsomanypeople.

TheChildProtectionCenter’sSupervisedVisitationProgramhasbeenmorerewardingthanIexpected.Howveryspecialitis.Noonecanexplainthefeeling.Youjusthavetobe

theretofeelthewarmthanddedicationofthevolunteerstowardseachotherandtheircommongoaltoprovideahappy,safevisitforaparentsandchild.Ifyouareinterestedinaminimumtimecommitment(2hourspervisitation),itisperfect.WednesdaysareinVeniceand1stand3rdSaturdaysinSarasota.Iwouldliketoencourageanyofyouthathavealoveofchildren,wanttomakeadifferenceinachild’slifetosignupforthetraining.Itiswonderful!

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Paparazzi Pages

Sand Script Media MogulsGinny Wyatt and Keri Kuhn

August General Meeting at USF

dr. Arthur Guilford welcomes the JLS

Stacey Corley and Leanne McIntire

Meet and Greet was a big success.

Nancy Vafeas and Lisa Beckstein

Look at all those pearls!

JLS Haiku! Junior League women-Sustainers, Provisionals, And Actives…We rock!

Junior League new year!Oh no. Triple placed again.May can’t come too soon.

Maryann Boehm, Melba Jimenez, Lisa Ward, Sarah Lodge and Amy Sankes Caryn Patterson, Kathryn Keen and Melissa O'Buch

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Paparazzi Pages

Win Big…or maybe notRemembernineyearsago(ortwentynine)whenyouweresittinginyourSurveyofPoeticFormclassthinkingaboutspringbreakinHavasuwonderingwhenyouwouldeverusewhatyouwerelearning?WellthetimeiscometoputyourStaffordloantogooduseanddustoffyourcreativewritingskills.Youmightevenwinaprize.SandScriptislookingforthebestJuniorLeaguehaikuyoucancomeupwith.What?Youdon’trememberhaiku?Threelines:Fivesyllables,sevensyllables,fivesyllables.That’stheonlyrule,andwewouldevenrelaxthatoneforsupremecreativity.WewillbecollectingsubmissionsuntilApril1,2010,atwhichdate,thepublicationscommitteewillmeetoverafifty-fivegallondrumofStarbuckscoffeeanddecidethewinner.TheprizewillbeeitherabrandnewBentleyconvertibleorsomethingfromDollarTree,dependingonwhat’sleftinourbudget.LookthroughoutthisissueforsamplehaikuandinspirationandsendyourbesttoKeriKuhn(keribing@mindspring.com)orGinnyWyatt(ginnywyatt@verizon.net)ordropitofftoCathyintheoffice.

Chair Training at the Herald Tribune building

Varinia Van Ness, Beth Bender, Paula Clemow, Nancy Vafeas, and Megan Leitner

All smiles…and it’s not just the coffee

Nikki Taylor, Caryn Patterson, Tracy Bomberger

Make Your Membership Matter ContestSubmitasummarybyApril1,2010tojlsarasota@verizon.netorsrcorley@verizon.netthatexplainshowyourcommitteeorcouncilmadetheirmembershipmatterthisleagueyear.ThewinningcommitteeorcouncilwillreceiveadeliciousmealpreparedbyStaceyCorley,JLSPresident.

Mr. Sand Script??HasyourhusbandorboyfrienddonesomethingextraspecialfortheLeaguethisyear?DidhepassupBucsticketstogotoaDinnerWithFriendsevent?DidhegiveyouhissignedTimTebowfootballfortheMerryMarketplacePreviewPartysilentauction?DidhetakeyourshiftsortingandpricingatBarelyBlemished?(Gasp!)Thenhemightbe“Mr.SandScript.”WearelookingforthatguywhohasdonewonderfulthingsfortheJuniorLeagueofSarasota.Sendusabriefexplanationandhisbioand,ofcourse,apicture,andwewillfeaturehiminanupcomingedition.SendyoursubmissionstoKeriKuhn(keribing@mindspring.com)orGinnyWyatt(ginnywyatt@verizon.net)ordropitoffwithCathyattheoffice.

Lisa Beckstein, LaLanya Robertson, Shana Zamikoff and Chandra Tribit

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Our Members

Members Making Their Membership Matter

Shirley Ritchey, SustainerBy Stacey Corley

JuniorLeagueofSarasotasustainingmemberShirleyRitcheywasborninLiverpool,EnglandandmovedtoLeeCounty,Floridawhenshewas10yearsold.ShewenttotheUniversityofFloridawhereshereceivedherBachelorsandMastersdegrees.ShirleymarriedJimRitcheyin1956whiletheywerestudentsatUF.ShetaughtinseveralFloridacountiesandattheUniversityofFlorida.ShemovedtoSarasotain1962whenJimbeganworkingasanattorneywithWilliams,Parker,Harrison,Dietz&Getzen.Theyhaveadaughter,LisaRitcheyCraig,anattorneyinAtlanta,GAandmemberoftheCobb-MariettaJuniorLeague,andason,Patrick,whoisalocalrealtorandbusinessman.TheRitcheyshaveonegrandchild,OliviaCraig,whois12yearsoldandlivesinAtlanta.ShirleyhasbeenalifelongadvocateforeducationandhasbeenatremendousassettotheSarasotacommunity.ShehasoftensaidthatpubliceducationisthecornerstoneofAmericanDemocracyanditishergoaltomakesurethateverychildinSarasota’spublicschoolshasanopportunitytobethebestthatheorshecanbe.

When did you join the Junior League of Sarasota? Ijoinedin1968whenitwastheJuniorWelfareLeague.

What is your most memorable Junior League experience? IlovedtoseeprojectstheJLSbegancometogether,toseethefollowthroughandhaveitmoveintoasuccessfulcommunityproject.IbelievetheJuniorLeague’spurposeistofindacause,dosomethingaboutitandmoveitintothecommunity.AninstantbenefitofmembershipinJLSisthatyoumeetalotofotherwomenwhohavemanyofthesamedesirestomakeadifference.Thefriendshipshavebeenverymeaningful.Tothisday,IamstillgoodfriendswithPeggyWilhelm,BarbaraCollinsandmanymore.Thereistremendousgratificationinimprovingthecommunitythroughactivemembershipandtrainedvolunteers.ThelongeryouareintheLeague,itbecomesmoreimportanttoyou,andyougettoseeitinaction.WhenIhaveasuccess,Ialwaysthink…theLeaguetrainedmewell.

This year our JLS theme is “Make Your Membership Matter”. How did you make your membership matter? IgotbusyonprojectsthatIagreedtoworkonandworkedmyheartouttomakesuretheyhappened.Ihadgreatsupportfrommyfamily.Mybackgroundisineducation,soIleanedtowardcommunityprojectsthatimpactededucation.MymembershipledmetobeapartofPALS(PartnersAllianceLinkingSchools)asanoutgrowthofaLeagueprojectIchairedentitled,VolunteerReadingAides.Volunteerswentintotheclassroomstoworkthroughtheteachertohelpthechildrenwithreading.IalsoworkedonBarelyBlemished,ouradmissionscommittee,HolidayTourofHomes,madetheapronsforHolidayTourofHomes,andchairedtheChildren’sLibraryRoom.In1988,IusedmyLeagueskillswiththelateRobertE.PerkinstogathercommunityleaderstogetherandformtheEducationFoundationforSarasotaCountyPublicSchools.Sinceitsinception,theEducationFoundationhasgrowntremendouslyandhasbecomeaviablegroupthatpositivelyimpactsourschoolsandourchildren.Thishaspromotedgettingourcommunityintoourschoolsforthebenefitofboththeschoolsandthecommunity.

What impact did the JL have on you? TheJuniorLeaguemademeveryawareofmycommunity.IthelpedmerealizethattherewerethingsIcoulddoandtrainedmewell.AnytimeI

amputtingtogetheracommitteeforsomething,IalwaystrytomakesurethatthereareJuniorLeaguersonit.ThroughJuniorLeague,IattendedaChildAdvocacyConferenceinBaltimore,Maryland,andasaresultourLeaguebroughtagrouptotownforaconferencehere.IbecamethefirstPTOpresidentatSarasotaJuniorHigh.Wedidmanythingsfortheschoolandcreatedawaytoacknowledgethechildrenwhocameandvolunteeredtohelptheschoolbecomemorebeautiful.Byacknowledgingthem,itshowedthechildrenthattheywerevaluableandworthyandcouldmakeadifference.

What have been the most meaningful ways JLS has impacted our community? IbelievetheJuniorLeaguehaselevatedthestatusofwomen,openeddoorsforusandexpandedourminds.Manymembershavedonethingstheydidn’tknowtheycoulddo,andwealwayshadfunwhileweworked.

What things do you consider when deciding whether or not to volunteer with a particular organization?Ihavetoknowitspurposeandaskmyselfistheresomeoneinthecommunitydoingthatalready?IhavetobelieveinthemissionandifIcan’t,Iwon’tdoit.Also,IhavetounderstandtheamountofworkinvolvedandmakesurethatIcanhonormycommitment.Ihavetoseewhatwewanttoaccomplish.

What is the most rewarding part of giving? Seeingchildrengoontounbelievableheightsandbesuccessful.

You are considered to be a tremendous role model to young women today for all of your philanthropic activities. What qualities are you most proud of as a role model to young women?Hopefully,tolookatsomethingrealistically.Ifyousayyouaregoingtodosomething,doitanddoitwell.Don’tbeafraidtoasksomeoneforhelp.

What advice would you give to people who are interested in getting involved and contributing to society?Seekoutwhatfitsyouandyourwayofthinking.Findacausethat“fits”you.Sometimesyoustumbleonit.Jointhegroupandfigureouthowyouwanttobeinvolved.Learnalittleatatimeandfindawaytobestuseyourskills.Youhavetolovewhatyouaredoingandpassionforthejob.

As a well-respected member of the community, what do you think women need to focus on to be good leaders? Believeinthemselves,haveconfidence,bewillingtotakeachanceandworkhard!

What are you reading? Readingisoneofthemostimportantthingschildrencando.Ihavebeenreadingalotoffictionlately.IjustfinishedreadingHarlanCoben’sPromise Me.

What is your best advice on how to enjoy life? Doyourbestineverythingyoudo,anddowhatyousayyouaregoingtodo.Appreciateyourfamily,friendshipsandthosearoundyou.Stayhealthy.

Shirley Ritchey

18 FALL 2009

jWords of WisdomjJenny Junior League

dear Jenny,I’m trying to save money so that I can go back to grad school in the fall. Any suggestions?Signed, Cash Strapped

Dear Cash,

The easiest way to save money is to look at your food expenses. Faster than you can say, “bottomless breadsticks at olive garden,” Jenny has found a way to cut your grocery bill by 25%. While Jenny is delighted with the idea of making a meal of the free lollipops at bank of America (red are the tastiest), as always, she suggests looking no farther than the League for your nutritional sustenance.

Sign up for a shift working at a Kids-in-the-Kitchen event. It is Jenny’s experience that when the kids get to the end of the “Monkey Mix” assembly line, they generally shriek, “eeeeW! No coconut!” My guess is that, at the end of your shift, the Done-in-a-Day project coordinator will be happy to give you the unused 28-pound Sam’s Club bag of flaked coconut. Score!

What better place to find free food than a Simply Sarasota cookbook tasting event? We haven’t sold over 10,000 books for nothing. A quick visit to border’s will yield you endless samples of “eat the Whole Thing” chocolate cake and you can stock up on cookbooks for the upcoming gift-giving season. As you know, all profits from the $24.95 sale price go directly to the projects the League supports. philanthropy never tasted better.

Finally, Jenny says that general Meeting is a not-to-miss event for food scavenging. Three cheers to the Arrangements committee and their supply of candy on the tables. Jenny remembers one brief moment of culinary bliss last year when she arrived fifteen minutes early for meeting and found both Dove chocolate and strawberry Nerds on the same table. Mmmmmmm.

happy dining,

Jenny

Roving Reporter

Whatbookisonyourbedsidetable?And,bytheway,whatisunderyourbed?

Brooke Cherry ActiveI have at least ten books on my bedside table. The two I am currently reading are Walk-ing the Bible and Lost on Planet China. Under my bed is my cat,

named Doggie, and my husband’s old 1980’s style electric keyboard.

Amy SankesActiveI have a stack of books on my bed-side table. I am reading three- The Outliers, Wednes-day’s Sister and Toddler 411. I just cleaned under my bed so there is

nothing there; not even a dust bunny.

Elizabeth WildhackSustainerThe Gaudi Key is the book on my bedside table. It’s about an archi-tect who built a church in barce-lona. The leaves of my dining

room table are under my bed.

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Concetta Hollinger/ActiveProvisional: 2008-2009 Co-chair for the provisional Class project

Double placing in 2009: Co-chairing the Signature project Internet Safety Committee and working on Sand Script.

Vocation: I am a social worker by background and victim advocate by trade.

Money saving tip: I love bath and body Works hand soap, but we go through a ton of it at my house. So, when a new bottle of it gets about 1/3 used, I fill it back up with some water, shake it around, and stretch out its life without taking away the qualities that make it great!

Laura Baumberger/ActiveProvisional: 2006-2007

JLS statistics: holiday Tour of homes Committee for 2 years prior to starting on the publications Committee.

Vocation: I am an environmental engineer specializing in the water and wastewater treatment field.

Hobbies: “My favorite hobby is hmmm, who has time for hobbies! I guess if I had time, I would love to read, scrapbook, and travel.”

Money saving tip: being a new mom, my best money-saving tip right now is to make homemade wipes. They are much less expensive and are so gentle on the baby’s skin. No more diaper rash!

Lisa Taylor/SustainerProvisional: 1983-84

JLS statistics: active member through 1996. on the League’s first cookbook

committee (Fare by the Sea), Nominating/placementcommittee, and a member of Leagattos.*

Vocation: currently working with my husband, Scott, in our business, All-Star equipment, a construction equipment rental firm.

Hobbies: travel, tennis, walking, and singing with the local vocal ensemble The Florida voices.

Money saving tip: The one money saving tip I can offer is want versus need - I decide whether or not I really need that item or is it something I just want. Doing that has truly helped in keeping my credit card expenses lower!*Who are the mysterious Leagattos? See the Sustainer pages for details!

Amanda McCrackenProvisional: 2007-2008 Cookbook committee

JLS Statistics: Sand Script photographer (second year) & handbook editor

Vocation: Managing partner of K&A Audio, Inc for the past 15 years (opened the Sarasota office in 2004).

Hobbies: decorating and staging homes and “pretending I am the next Food Network Star!”

Money saving tip: Cut Large Fran leaves from your yard leaving about a foot of stem. place them in clear glass vases with water and small stones at the bottom. It’s a fast and economical way to decorate a table.

Keri KuhnProvisional: 2006-2007

JLS Statistics: Cookbook committee Treasurer, Writer for Sand Script, and

this year, editor of Sand Script

Vocation: Industrial Designer specializingin marine product and millwork architecture. “I have recently started my own line of modern children’s furniture called Sheridan 151.”

Hobbies: singing with The Florida voices and section hiking the Appalachian Trail with husband brian, daughter Nora (5) and son Cyrus (3).

Money saving tip: Never underestimate the power of nostalgia when gift giving. Shop on ebay for great buys on unusual, vintage memories. Not only are you saving money, you are saving the earth’s resources by repurposing old stuff. And that 1952 purdue yearbook with a buy-It-Now price of $19.95 may just bring a tear to your grandma’s eye.

Ginny Coursen WyattProvisional: 2008

JLS Statistics: Sand Script Assistant Chair

Vitals: ginny is a local Sarasota girl who graduated

from FSU with a degree in business Communication. She has the good fortune to be married to her super-cute hubby eddie for fifteen years and has three lovely and well-behaved children- Susan, 3rd grade, bruce, first grade and Maggie, kindergarten. As a Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics, she enjoys helping women look and feel their very best. ginny enjoys photography, is slightly addicted to making Shutterfly books, and is currently trying hard to be motivated to exercise. In her free time, ginny enjoys being involved at The Church of the redeemer, The Ashton elementary School Advisory Committee and The “I Will get organized Tomorrow” Club. She enjoys being a part of dynamic women in The Sarasota Junior League so she can give back to her home town.

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JuniorLeaguemembersaresavvywomen.Notonlycantheyraise

thefundstosupportwonderfulprojectsalloverSarasotabutalso

theyhavegreatideasforsavingmoneyintheirownlives.Hereis

therecipeforLauraBaumberger’sdo-it-yourselfbabywipes:

Mix2cupsofwater,2tablespoonsofliquidbabysoap,and2

tablespoonsofbabyoilinaroundplasticcontaineraboutthesize

ofacoffeecan(Thelarge,redplasticFolgerscoffeecontaineristhe

perfectsize).Cutarollofstrongpapertowels(Vivaworksgreat)

inhalfusingaserratedknife.Submergehalfarollintheliquidin

thecontainerandwait5minutesfortheliquidtoabsorbintothe

towels.Thenjustpulloutthecardboardfromthemiddleoftheroll

andpullthefirstwipefromthecenter.Presto!Inexpensive,gentle

wipesandnomorediaperrash.

Helpfulhints:Itworksgreatuntiltheveryendoftherollwhen

itjustkindofcollapsesonitself.Laurausuallybuys6rollsand

cutsthemallatoncesincethatpartmakeskindofamess:Paper

shavingsalloverthecounter.Thenshejuststackstheminthe

linenclosetuntilsheneedstomakeanewbatch.

This is what happens when you watch too much HGTV…

Money: how We Save ItTry This at Home

Victor DeRenzi, Artistic DirectorSusan T. Danis, Executive Director

2005 Sarasota Opera production of Pagliacci. Photo by Debra Hesser.

Tickets start at $19 English translations above the stage all performances

61 N Pineapple Ave. (941) 366-8450, ext. 1

www.SarasotaOpera.orgPaid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues.

SaraSota opera 2009–10 SeaSon

La traviata / Giuseppe Verdi – Oct. 30 through Nov. 11

2010 Winter Opera FestivalFebruary 6 through March 21

Cavalleria rusticana / MascaGni

& Pagliacci / LeoncaVaLLo

The Magic Flute / Mozart

Hansel and Gretel /HuMperdinck

Giovanna d’Arco (Joan of Arc) / Verdi

Compelling Stories, Sublime Music, Dazzling Productions

800.242.0707

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Onerainyevening,onvacationinNorthCarolina,afterthekidswerelongasleep,myhusbandBrianandIdiscoveredsomething…amazing.HavingcanceledourcableTVyearsago(moneysavingtip#1),wewereexperiencing,forthefirsttime,themysticaleuphoriathatsettlesoveryouafteryouhavewatchedfivehoursstraightofHGTV:HouseHunters,PropertyVirgins,MyFirstPlace,TheUnsellables,andsomeshowwhereanunreasonablemangotgrouchyanddefensivewiththeshow’shostbecauseshehadsuggestedheremovehisbeercancollectionbeforelistinghiscondoforsale.Wereturnedhomeampedonvisionsofgranitecountertopsandbuilt-incandleniches.Thenwerippedoutthewallbetweenourkitchenandlivingroom.

Designinspiresustodobeautiful(andsometimesstupid)things.Designisevidentineveryaspectofourlivesfromtheconsumerproductsweuseeverydaytothewaywepartourhairinthemorning.Oureyesandbrainscravethatbeautifulbalancebetweenmake-a-patternandbreak-a-patternandwearewillingtopayforit,evenifitcostsus$300asquarefoot.ButtearingupyourkitchenoraddingaVichyshowertoyourbathroommaybecompletelyunnecessarywhensimplesolutionsareavailable.Thatvisualharmonyisachievableanddoableforverylittlemoney(underfivebucks)andjustabitofeffort.

Mosthousestodayhaveceasedtofunctionsolelyasfamilydwellings,becomingrepositoriesofhistoryinstead.Wetendtobelikemagpies,stockpilingallthatissparklyandshinyandclingingtotheitemsthatrepresentmemorieswehavelongsinceforgotten.Whileitiswonderfultoreliveaplaceintimesimplybyholdinganobjectinyourhand,thatobjectwillseemfarmorespecialifyouonlytakeitoutfromtimetotime.

Nexttimeyougettheurgetogoshoppingandbuymorethings,putyourpurseawayandgrababox.Gothroughyourlivingroomandboxup30%ofthedecorativeitemsyousee.Thatmeansbooks,candles,figurines,photosinframes,anddriedrosesfromyoursweetie.Bythetimetheshoppingurgepasses,yourplacewillhaveafaceliftandyoumightevenhaveaboxtogotoBarelyBlemished.

Properlyhangingandarrangingyourartworkcanmakeahugedifferenceinpullingtheoveralllookofaroomtogether.Thedesignerrorsmostpeoplemakewhenhangingartworkarehangingthepiecetoohigh(aboveeyelevel)orusingtoosmallofapictureforthewallspaceallotted.Thisisespeciallyevidentinthelargerspacesofthecontemporaryhomeswefavornowadays.Mostofushaveamismatchedcollectionof8x10photosinframesthatwelovetolookateveryday.Thesemisfitscanbemodifiedtoworktogetherandcreatetheillusionofalargerworkofart.Ifyourframesdonotmatchandarenotpricelessheirlooms,aquickshotofspraypaintcanunifyagroupofframesintoasinglecolorpalette.Chocolatebrownormattesilverarecontemporaryneutralsthatworkwell.Givewhitewallsahitofcolorbypaintingtheframestangerineorange.Theframescanthenbearrangedcloselytogetheronthewalltooccupythespacelikealargersinglepieceofartworkwould.

Ifyouarenotburdenedwithasurplusofpictureframesbuthavetheexactoppositeproblem,toofewpictures,thereisanideaforyou.TheobvioussolutionistohopdowntotheBarelyBlemishedsaleandcheckoutthegoods.Ifyouareaminimalistandpreferonelovelyimageatatimehowever,youcancreatealargeworkofartbydefiningaspaceonyourwallthatsimulatesthelookofabiggerframe.Maskoffwithpainter’stapealargesquareorrectangleonthewallyourpicturewillhang.Thisshapedoesnotneedtobecenteredin

theroomandmayevenlookmoredynamicifitisasymmetricallylocated.Paintinsidetheareadefinedbythetapethecolorofyourchoice.Itcanbebold,likeblackonawhitewall,orsubtle,likechampagneoncreamwalls.Betteryet,bringyourpicturetothepaintstoreandmatchacolorthatappearsinthepictureitself.PlaceslikeLowe’sandHomeDepotselltwo-ouncepaintsamplevialsforaroundfourdollarseachthatwillbeampleforyourpurpose.Whenthepaintisdry,carefullypeelthetapeawaytorevealthe“frame.”Yoursinglepictureisnowreadytobehung.Itcanbeperfectlycentered(thislooksgreatwhentheimageitselfdepictschaoticcolororactivity)oroffsettoonesideortheother.Justremembertokeepthecenterroughlyateyelevel,orabout65”fromthefloor.

Thefinaldesignsuggestionwillnotonlyspruceupyourroomeconomicallybutcounttowardthehalf-hourofdailyexercisetheUSgovernmentrecommendseveryadultgeteachday.Moveyourfurniture.Yep.That’sit.IfyouhavenotchangedthelocationofyoursofasincetheCosbyShowwason,thereisnobettertimetoseewhatalittlerelocatingcando.Movefurnitureawayfromthewalls,trythingsonadiagonal,groupthingstogetherdifferently.Experiment.TheconsoletablethathasbeensittingbehindyoursofasincethefirstGulfWarmightlookgreatattheendofyoubed(withapillow-topmattress,theheightdifferencewillnotbeanissue).ThatdorkyParsontablethatshouldhavegonetoBarelyBlemishedin1985wouldmakeagreatlittlenightstandwhenpaintedasunnyyellow.

Thebestthingabouthomedesignofthisdecadeisthateclecticisthestyleoftheday.Anythinggoes,aslongasitsays,“Imeanttodothat.”Sogoaheadandmakeafewsmallchangesbeforeyourenovateyourentirehome.Startwithyourhusband’sbeercancollection…

Design on a Manolo blahnik ShoestringBy Keri Kuhn

JLS Haiku!Why’d I promise my Dinner With Friends atBeau dinner? I can’t cook…Wait! My house? Oh no! Carry-outThe League cookbook! Score! Pizza anyone?

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Annual Plan

2009-2010 ANNUAL pLANMEMBERSHIP:

Strengthenrelationshipsandcommunicationbetween1.committeechairsandplacementadvisors.

Attractdedicatedwomenbyinvolvingmembershipin2.therecruitmentandsupportofnewmembers.

Increasetherolesofplacementadvisorsand3.committeechairsasmentorstothemembers.

FINANCE:

ProgramRevenueGoal:$112,500.001.

Monitorallexpendituresandexplorereduction2.possibilities.

Focusonobtainingleaguesponsorsandgrantsand3.ensurethattheyaregettingappropriaterecognition.

Educatemembersonthediversityofthefund4.developmentplan(i.e.leaguedollars,annualfund,endowmentfund).

COMMUNITY:

Continuetoimplementtheeffectivenessofthe1.SignatureProjectandmeettheidentifiedcommunityneeds.

Conductresearchtoidentifyemergingcommunity2.needsforfutureprojects.

Quantifywhilecommunicatingtheimpactandeffects3.ofallcommunityprojectsandevents.

COMMUNICATION:

Useinnovativeandnon-traditionalcommunication1.toolstosupportmembership,fundraisersandcommunityprojects.

Continuewebsiteimprovementsandincreasemember2.use.

Evaluateoutcomesthroughmediacoverage,PR3.activitiesandmember/communityperception.

2009-2012 STrATegIC pLAN

GOAL #1 MEMBERSHIP:

By2012,TheJuniorLeagueofSarasotawillmaintaincurrentmembershiplevels.

GOAL #2 FISCAL:

By2012,TheJuniorLeagueofSarasotawillimplementthediversefunddevelopmentplan.

GOAL #3 COMMUNITY:

By2012,TheJuniorLeagueofSarasotawillutilizeoursignatureprojecttopositivelyimpactourcommunity.

GOAL #4 COMMUNICATIONS:

By2012,TheJuniorLeagueofSarasotawillexecuteamarketingplanthatsupportsallLeagueactivities.

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r rCommunity Advisory Board

Ithasbeensaid,“Wherethereisvision,thereiscounsel.”TheJLSdefinitelydoesnotlackvision,andthatcertaintyofpurposeisonlyenhancedbytheCommunityAdvisoryBoard(CAB),withitsunparalleledcounselintheLeague’sefforts.Comprisedofeightdesignatedleaders,theCABprovidesabundantguidanceandideastofurtheradvanceourimpactandservicetotheSarasotacommunity.

Toensureacontinuityofrepresentation,CABmembersservetwo-yeartermsthatarestaggered,withhalfoftheCABrotatingoffannually.Intwopower-packedmeetings,theJLSBoardofDirectorsseekstheCAB’sexpertise,feedbackandstrategicvisionfortheiryearlyplans.Additionally,theCABoffersongoingadviceasneededthroughouttheyear.TheirguidanceandsupporthasprovedinvaluabletotheLeague.

Announcingthe2009-2010CommunityAdvisoryBoardMembers:

Dan Bailey Arthur Guilford Teri Hansen Janet KahnSteve Mixson Stewart Stearns Lisa Walsh Caroline Zucker

Charles (Dan) D. Bailey, Jr.,asixthgenerationFloridian,isanattorneyandshareholderwithWilliams,Parker,Harrison,Dietz&Getzen.HeservesasgeneralcounseltotheSarasota-ManateeAirportAuthorityandastheprincipalattorneyfortheSarasotaCountyPublicHospitalBoard.Healsopracticesintheareaoflanduseplanningandzoning.HepreviouslyservedasgeneralcounseltotheClerkoftheCircuitCourtforSarasotaCounty.

DanwasselectedbyhispeersforinclusioninTheBestLawyersinAmerica®2006-2009;2006FloridaSuperLawyer®;andFloridaTrendmagazine’s2007and2008Elite.HiscurrentciviccommitmentsincludeserviceontheboardofSarasotaCountyOpenlyPlansforExcellence(SCOPE),anorganizationforwhichhewasthefoundingchair;theSarasotaTigerBayClub;membershipinEnzyme,agroupcommittedtothelong-termvitalityandviabilityofSarasotaCounty;andcountycommission-appointedCitizensTaxOversightCommitteeandSurtaxAdvisoryTaskForce.HeisactiveintheFirstBaptistChurchwherehehaschairedtheboardsoftrusteesanddeacons.

HehasreceivedtheJaycee’sDistinguishedServiceAward;theUnitedWay“New”VolunteeroftheYearAward;theSarasotaCountyBarAssociation’sDistinguishedServiceAward;theKiwanisClubofFriendship’sSecondAnnualCitizen’sRoastAward;theVolunteerConnectionsHeartoftheCommunityAward;andtheKiwanisClubofSarasota’sOutstandingCitizenAward.

DanreceivedhisBAdegreeandJDdegreefromMercerUniversity.Heandhiswife,Nancy(JuniorLeagueofSarasotaSustainer)aretheparentsoffourchildrenandXgrandchildren.

Dr. Arthur M. GuilfordwasappointedasRegionalChancellor(TitleeffectiveJune15,2009)oftheUSFSarasota-ManateeCampuseffectiveApril20,2007.PreviouslyheservedasInterimVicePresidentandCEOsinceJanuary2006.

PriortocomingtoUSFSarasota-Manatee,Dr.GuilfordworkedattheUSFTampacampusforover31years,movingfromassistant,toassociate,tofullprofessor,todepartmentchairandtohismostrecentpositionasassociatedeanoffacultyandprogramdevelopmentfortheCollegeof

ArtsandSciences.Inthatrolehehadextensiveexperiencerelatedtofacultygovernance,promotionandtenure,andprogramdevelopment.

ArespectedscholarinCommunicationSciencesandDisorders,Dr.Guilfordhasastrongtrackrecordingrantwritingandresearch.Hismostrecentbookwaspublishedin2007.Afacultymembersince1976,hehasservedonnumerouscollegeanduniversity-widecommittees.HeservedasassociatedeanfortheCollegeofArtsandSciencessince2004andwaschairoftheDepartmentofCommunicationSciencesandDisordersfor14yearspriortotheassociatedeanappointment.

Dr.GuilfordisanativeFloridianandreceivedhisbachelor’sdegreefromFloridaStateUniversity.Hismaster’sdegreeisfromTulaneUniversityandheearnedhisdoctorateatTheUniversityofMichigan.HeisveryactiveoncommunityboardsandiscurrentlyontheBoardofDirectorsoftheGlasser-SchoenbaumCenter,theBoardofDirectorsoftheSarasota,andManateeChambersofCommerce.Heandhiswife,Lynn(aJuniorLeagueofSarasotaSustainer)aretheparentsoftwochildrenandhavesixgrandchildrenbetweentheagesof20monthsand12years.

AsPresident/CEOofGulfCoastCommunityFoundationofVenice,Teri A. HansenmanagestheworkofFlorida’slargestcommunityfoundationasitprovidesleadershiponemergingissues,forgespartnerships,makesgrantstoimprovethequalityoflifeinthecommunitiesitservesandoffersaphilanthropicresourcetodonorsofallmeanswhowanttohavealastingimpactontheircommunity.ShejoinedtheFoundationin2002.

Ms.Hansenvolunteersherleadershipnationally,regionally,andlocally.SheservesonthePublicPolicyCommittee,andCommunityFoundationLeadershipTeamoftheCouncilonFoundations,ispast-presidentofCommunityFoundationsofFlorida,andamemberofFloridaPhilanthropicNetwork.SheisamemberoftheUniversityofSouthFloridaSarasota-ManateeCommunityLeadershipCouncil,andtheboardofadvisorstoUSFSarasota-Manatee’sInstituteforPublicPolicyandLeadership.Intheareaofeconomicdevelopment,Ms.HansenservesonthebusinessandeconomicdevelopmentadvisoryboardoftheCityofNorthPort,andco-chairsthebusinessclimatecommitteeoftheEconomicDevelopmentCorporationofSarasotaCounty.SheisalsoamemberoftheHarvardBusinessSchoolClubofFloridaWestCoastandtheVenice-NokomisRotaryClub,andsheispresidentoftheSuncoastChapteroftheInternationalWomen’sForum.In2007,shereceivedtheIWF’s“WomenWhoMakeaDifferenceAward.”

ASanDiegonative,Ms.Hansenearnedherbachelor’sdegreeinjournalismfromSanDiegoStateUniversity.Upongraduating,sheservedasapublicaffairsofficerintheU.S.AirForce.Ms.HansenalsocompletedHarvardBusinessSchool’sAdvancedManagementProgram.

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JanetKahnistheExecutiveDirectoroftheEarlyLearningCoalitionofSarasotaCounty.ShehasbeeninSarasotaandwiththeELCforsevenyearsandhasover20yearsexperienceinthenon-profithumanservicesfield.AsExecutiveDirector,JanetisresponsibleforoverseeingabroadrangeofservicestoensureasystemofhighqualityearlyeducationforallchildreninSarasotaCountysothattheyenterschool“readyforlearning,readyforlife”!

Janet’scommunityinvolvementincludesservingontheleadershipcouncilofCHIP

(CommunityHealthImprovementProject)andaschairofanactiveworkgroupofCHIPthatworkstoincreasehealthcareand/orinsuranceaccess.Ms.KahnservesontheCommunityAllianceofSarasotaCountyandisamemberoftheHealthyStartCoalition.JanetalsoservesonthecoordinatingcounciloftheSarasotaPartnershipforChildren’sMentalHealthandseveralcommitteeswithinthatorganization.SheisamemberoftheSarasotaCountyTechnicalInstitute’sEarlyEducationAdvisoryCouncilandparticipatesinSarasotaCommunityOrganizationsActiveinDisasterstoensureanadequateplanforchildcareduringacommunitydisaster.

JanetgrewupinMiami,FloridaandthenlivedformanyyearsinNewYorkCity.ShehasaMastersdegreeinSocialWorkandremainsalicensedsocialworker.Shehasbeenmarriedfor18+yearstoherhusbandwhoisachefatalocalrestaurant.Theyhavethreecatsandmanyniecesandnephews.

InhiscurrentpositioninVerizon’sPublicPolicyandExternalAffairsorganization,Steve MixsonisresponsibleforVerizon’sexternalactivitiesinSarasota,ManateeandPinellascounties.SteveisalsothearearepresentativefortheVerizonFoundation,oneofthelargestcorporateFoundationsintheworld.

SteveiscurrentlyservingastheChairoftheSuncoastWorkforceBoardandisontheBoardofDirectorsfortheGreaterSarasotaChamberofCommerce,theEducationFoundationofSarasotaCounty,theManateeEducationFoundation,theRuthEckerdHallFoundation,andtheSarasotaEDCFoundation.HeisalsoamemberoftheUSFSarasota-Manatee’sCommunityLeadershipCouncilandisanalumnusofLeadershipSarasotaCountyandLeadershipManatee.

HeholdsanMBAdegreefromtheUniversityofWestFlorida(UWF)andundergraduatedegreesinPoliticalScience(UWF)andAccounting(UniversityofTampa).SteveandhiswifeCherylhavetwodaughters,AmyandKristin,whoarestudentsattheUniversityofSouthFloridainTampa.

Stewart StearnshasbeenthePresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofTheCommunityFoundationofSarasotaCountysince1988.CFSCisacharitablefoundationfoundedin1979bytheSouthwestFloridaEstatePlanningCounciltomatchcaringindividuals’charitableinterestswithcausesthatreallymakeadifference.

In2005,Stewartcompletedafive-yeartermasoneofthefirstrepresentativeselectedbytheover660communityfoundationsinAmericantorepresentthatfieldattheCouncilonFoundationsinWashington,D.C.He

hasservedonseveralboardsandadvisoryboardsthroughoutSarasotaCountyincludingSCOPE,theManasotaPartnershipforSafeChildren,theGrassrootsLeadershipInitiative,JuniorLeagueAdvisoryBoard,andEmbracingOurDifferences.In2002,hewaselectedtheFoundingChair

ofTheCommunityAllianceofSarasotaCounty,abodyof51government,funding,health,humanservice,andbusinessorganizationswhoareworkingtogetherinmanywaystoimprovethehealthandhumanservicedeliverysysteminourcommunity.Recently,StewartwasaskedtochairtheCOAD(CommunityOrganizationsAidinginDisaster),anetworkofgovernmentandnonprofitorganizationsthatcoordinatethehealth&humanservicesresponseintheeventofalocalemergency.

StewarthasbeenlistedinWho’sWhopublicationssince1983andhasbeenlistedinWho’sWhoinAmericaforthepast12years.In2007,hewaslistedbySarasotaMagazine,asoneofSarasota’sTop100“MostPowerfulPeople.”HewasrecentlynamedtotheSarasotaVideoArchivesrosterandwashonoredinApril2009.

Caroline Zucker wasamemberoftheSarasotaCountySchoolBoardfrom1992-2000andfrom2006topresent.SheservedasChairmanin1996,2000and2009.CarolineisalsoDirectorofCommunityOutreachandVolunteerCoordinatorforJFCSandamemberoftheSarasotaCountySchoolBoard.

CarolinehasbeeninvolvedwithJuvenileJusticesince1992servingatthelocalandstatelevelinvariousleadershipcapacities.SheiscurrentlyChairoftheDJJCircuit12BoardcoveringSarasota,ManateeandDeSotoCounties.ShewasViceChairofAdvocacyfortheFloridaSchoolBoardAssociationBoardofDirectors.CarolinewasPresidentof“DotheRightThing”(ayouthrecognitionprogram).ShevolunteeredfortheEducationFoundation’s“EveningofExcellence”CommitteeraisingfundsfortheSarasotaCountySchoolDistrict.ShehasalsobeenagrantreaderfortheFoundationforseveralyears.

Carolinewastherecipientofthefollowing:“AceLeadershipAward”whichisspecialrecognitionforoutstandingservicetoartseducationinFloridafromtheFloridaAllianceforArtsEducation;“WomeninPowerAward”fromtheNationalCouncilofJewishWomen;“EducationalFoundationFellowshipRecognition”fromtheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen;“SheKnowsWhereShe’sGoingAward”;and“ElectedOfficialoftheYear”bytheNationalAssociationofSocialWorkers.

CarolinereceivedherB.S.inBusinessAdministration/EconomicsfromMarymountCollegeandherA.A.S.Degree(cumlaude)inBusinessAdministrationfromElizabethSetonCollege.SheisaCertifiedBoardMemberoftheFloridaSchoolBoardAssociation.SheismarriedtoMichaelandtheyhavethreechildrenandsevengrandchildren.

Lisa WalshhasbeenaresidentofLongboatKeysince1995,whensheandherhusband,Matt,purchasedTheLongboatObserver.TheyarealsothepublishersofTheEastCountyObserver,TheSarasotaObserverandTheGulfCoastBusinessReview.

WalshandherhusbandmetatTheUniversityofMissouri-Columbia,wheretheybothattendedtheSchoolofJournalism.Theyhavebeenmarriedfor34yearsandhavethreechildren:EmilyWalshParry,29,theassociatepublisher-multimediaforTheObserverGroup;KateWalsh

Honea,27,principaldancerforTheSarasotaBallet;andBrianWalsh,21,arecentgraduateofBerkleeCollegeofMusic,inBoston.

WalshwasamemberoftheSt.PetersburgJuniorLeague.Sheservedasthechairmanoftheweeklychildren’spuppetshowattheSt.PetersburgLibrary.InSarasota,shecurrentlyservesasthepresidentofSafePlaceandRapeCrisisCenter(SPARCC);chairmanoftheLongboatKeyCenterforArts,aDivisionofRinglingCollegeofArtandDesign;andtreasureroftheLongboatKey,LidoKey,St.ArmandsKeyChamberofCommerce.

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Meet the Board!President Stacey CorleyLeague Service: Provisionalyearwas1996inJuniorLeagueofNashville.ItransferredtoJLSin2003.Thisismy13thyearintheJuniorLeague.IservedasPresident-Elect,FinanceVP,co-chairedCookbookfor2years,andchairedWaysandMeansinJLS.

Education:BachelorofProfessionalAccountancyandMasterofBusinessAdministration(bothfromMississippiStateUniversity)

Home and Work:MarriedtoMichaelfor16years.Iamastay-at-homemomoftwoboys,Read(12yrs)andCooper(8yrs).Iwasapharmaceuticalsalesrepfornearly10years.Inowownmyownmonogrammingbusinessandworkfromhome(GEMS–GiftsEmbroideredandMonogrammedbyStacey).WehaveasweetJackRussellpuppynamed“Pippi”.IamoriginallyfromMississippi.IlivedinSarasota4yearsaftercollege(from1991-1995)andnowsince2003.Total:10years.

Hobbies:Reading,Cooking,Volunteering

Money Saving Tip:WhenpurchasingsomethingforJLS,askforadiscount.Whatistheworstthingtheycansay?No?

President Elect Angie StringerLeague Service:CommunityCouncilVP(2008-2009),ChildAdvocacyCenterCommittee(2007–2008),PlacementCommittee(2006–2007),CommunityCouncilVP(2005–2006),CommunityResearchChair(2004–2005),CommunityResearchCommittee(2003–2004).

Education/Occupation:IgraduatedfromSouthernSeminaryCollegeandSalemCollegewithdegreesinEducation

andSociology.SincerelocatingtoSarasotain1994,Ihaveworkedfornon-profitorganizationsprimarilyservingchildrenandfamilies.TwoyearsagoIbeganworkingatChildrenFirst(anon-profitagencythatwasstartedbytheJuniorLeagueofSarasotain1961)astheDirectorofMarketingandSpecialEvents.

Home and Hobbies:ImovedtoSarasota16yearsagofromWinston-Salem,NC.MyhusbandMaynardandIhavebeenmarriedfor11yearsandhaveanamazing8-year-oldlittleboy,Sam.Inmysparetime,Ienjoysreading,goingtothebeachandspendingtimewithfriendsandfamily.

Money saving tip:Neverpayfullpriceforanything.

Corresponding Secretary Amanda BrownLeague Service:IjoinedJuniorLeaguein2005andhaveservedasRecordingSecretary,AdministrativeAssistant,andontheSuccessBySixandArrangementscommittees.

Education:B.S.inBusinessAdministrationfromMiamiUniversity,Oxford,Ohio–1989.

Occupation:Iworkedinthecommercialinsuranceindustryfrom1990-1996andcreatedandmanagedtheKidStuffConsignmentSalesfrom2000-2004.CurrentlyIworkwithmyhusbandmanagingthemarketingandoperationsofourrealestatecompany.IhavealsobeenonthePTSOBoardatSarasotaMiddleSchoolsince2005andvolunteerasaweeklydriverforMealsOnWheels.

Home: OriginallyfromCincinnati,OH,andLouisville,KY,myhusband,James,andIfellinlovewithSarasotaandmovedherein2004tostartourrealestatebusiness.Wehavetwobeautifulchildren,Ross(15)atCardinalMooneyH.S.andEmily(12)atSarasotaMiddle.Inmysparetime,Ienjoyhiking,kayaking,walkingonthebeach,travelingwithfriends,cookingandreading.

Money-saving Tip:Alwayscheck-outwww.restaurant.combeforegoingouttoeat.Theyoffer$10,$25,and$50giftcertificatestomanynicearearestaurantsforafractionoftheprice.Andifyousign-upfortheirnewsletter,you’llreceivecouponcodesforanadditional80%off.Weusuallybuy$25giftcertificatesforonly$2.50!!

Recording Secretary Lydia ChapdelainLeague Service:IhavebeeninTheJuniorLeagueofSarasotafor6years(provisionalclassof2003).Ihavebeenonthecookbookcommitteeforthelastfouryears,chairingthelasttwoyears.

Occupation:IgraduatedwithaBachelorofScienceinFashionMerchandising/ClothingandTextilesfromtheFloridaStateUniversity.Afterschool,IrelocatedtoAtlantaasabuyerforRich’sDepartmentStoresinthedressdepartment.In2003,ImovedbacktoSarasotatomarrymyhighschoolsweetheartandstartedbuyingfortheBeallsDepartmentStores.In2005,IswitchedcareersintotherealestatebusinessandIamcurrentlyworkingasaTitleAgentforSarasotaTitleServices,Inc.

Home:IhavebeenmarriedtoRyanChapdelainforsixyears,wewerebothbornandraisedinSarasotaandbothofourfamiliesmovedhereinthefifties.Recentlymytwinsister,Jessica,movedbackhomefromEngland-shelivedacrossthepondfor11½years.SheresideswithRyanandme,alongwithouradorableBostonTerrier,Candy.

Hobbies:Myotherinterestsincluderunning,gardening,cooking,FloridaStateFootballandmaybeTennis(firstlessonthismonth).IalsodedicatevolunteertimetoTheCrohn’sandColitisFoundationofAmericaandGirl’sInc.

Money Saving Tip:Createawishlistonyourfavoriteretailwebsitesandfrequentlycheckforyouritemstogoonsale,andthenmakeyourpurchase.Thistechniquealsohelpstoeliminateimpulsebuying.Happyshopping!

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Meet the Board!

TreasurerNancy VafeasLeague Service:IhavebeenintheLeaguesince1997.IhaveservedonvariouscommitteesandhavechairedthePublicRelationsCommitteeandtheSchoolLiteracyCommittee.IreceivedthePresident’sAwardlastyearwhenIservedasAssistantTreasurer.WhatIhopetoachievethisyear:IamhonoredtoserveasyourTreasurerthisyearandwillcontinuetoidentifyopportunitiestomaximizeour

hard-earnedfundraisingdollarsandotherrevenuetoassisttheLeagueinfulfillingourmissionofimprovingourcommunity!

Education: BachelorofScienceinPublicRelationsfromMiddleTennesseeStateUniversity(1991).CertifiedFinancialPlanner®designation(2002).

Occupation:Iwasinbankingfor11yearsbeforebecomingaStay-at-HomeMom.IamaCertifiedFinancialPlanner®anddoconsultingworkonalimitedbasis.

Home:OriginallyfromTennessee,Ihavelivedin

Sarasotasince1994.Ihavebeenmarriedtomyhusband,Dimitrios,foralmost10yearsandwehavetwobeautiful,energeticchildren-Alexander,6andOlivia,21/2yearsold.

Hobbies:IamanactivememberofChurchofthePalmsPresbyterian,USAandIenjoyspendingtimewithmyfamilyandfriends,traveling,scrapbookingandwalkingourbeautifulbeaches.IamamemberoftheAshtonElementarySchoolPTOandplantovolunteertherethisyearsincemysonisaKindergartenernow!

Money Saving Tip:Pleaseusethetax-exemptionformeverytimeyoumakeapurchaseonbehalfoftheLeague!Iwouldlovetoprocessallofthecheckreimbursementrequeststhisyearwithouthavingtoreimburseanyoneforunnecessarytaxespaid!

Finance Vice President Sarah LodgeLeague Service:Ijoinedtheleaguein2006andhaveservedasDinnerwithFriendsCo-chair,DinnerwithFriendscommitteeandnowFinanceVicePresident.

Education:IgraduatedfromtheUniversityofFlorida

Home:ImetmyhusbandRyanwhileinschoolattheUniversityofFlorida.WemarriedinJanuaryof2006inCoralGables,FLandmovedtoSarasotarightafterthe

wedding...havebeenlivingoutinLakewoodRancheversince.WelovethewestcoastofFlorida!Ourweekendsarespentusuallytravelingoronthewater.Wealsolovespendingtimewithouryellow(almostwhite)Labrador,Roxy.Roxyis3andsincesheisouronly“child”sheisbeyondspoiled!

Occupation:IamaFinancialAdvisorwithMorganStanleySmithBarney.

Hobbies:Ilovetotravel…anywhere,anyplaceaslongasitissomethingnewandexciting.WhenhomeIenjoycooking,gardening,fishing,boating,goingtothebeach,running,spendingtimewithfamilyandfriends,volunteeringandwatchingtheGators!

Community Vice President Caryn PattersonLeague Service:1998-1999–ProvisionalYear,1999-2000–TrainingTeam,2000-2001-TinselsandTreasure,2001-2002–CareerReadiness,2002-2003–MembershipDevelopment,2003-2004–NewMemberTrainingCo-Chair,2005-2006–DoneinaDayChair,2007-2008-VPofCommunications,2008-2009-CPCSpringfestCommittee.

Education:2BachelorDegreesfromFloridaStateUniversity–FirstinCommunicationsandMarketingandtheSecondinManagementInformationSystems

Home:MarriedtoStevefor12years.IamthemomofJonahwhois5andCaleighwhois3.Jonahisallboyandverysweet.Caleighisatotalprincessbutcanbeveryfeisty.IamoriginallyfromChicagobutgrewupinSarasota.Aftercollege,IlivedinAtlantaforacoupleofyearsandlovedit.ThenIdraggedmyhusbanddownherekickingandscreaminginDecember1996.Ithinkhefinallylikesit.

Occupation:InmypreviouslifeIwasaconsultantforPriceWaterhouseandthenIdidinternationalsalesandmarketingformyfamily’smusiccompany.Ihavenowstartedaparttimenutritionandpersonaltrainingbusiness.ThisissomethingIhavealwayslovedandwantedtodo.Ilovehelpingpeoplebecomehealthier.

Hobbies:Yoga,Exercising,Hangingoutwithfriendsandfamily,volunteering,attendingFSUgames,traveling

Communication Vice President Kyla WeinerLeague Service:IjoinedtheJuniorLeagueofSarasotaasaProvisionalinthefallof2007.InmyfirstyearasanactiveIchairedtheSignatureProjectChildAdvocacyLuncheon.

Education:MagnacumlaudegraduatefromFashionInstituteofTechnologywithaB.S.inFashionMerchandising

Occupation:IrecentlyjoinedGraySwanSolutionsasapartnerafter4yearsinsalesandmarketingatSunTrust.

Home:KylaandherhusbandDavemovedtoFlorida4yearsagofromNewYorkandL.A.respectively.SincethentheirentirefamilieshavemovedtosunnySarasota!

Hobbies and Service:InadditiontoJuniorLeague,IamontheboardofALSOOutYouthandFloridaPublicRelationsAssociation.I’malsoinvolvedwithChildrenFirst,PlannedParenthoodandSarasota

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MemorialHealthcareFoundation.Inmysparetime,Ienjoyreading,shoppingandtraveling.

Money Saving Tip:WhenlookingtoupdateyourwardrobewithasupertrendyarticleofclothingoruniqueaccessoryshopatForever21orH&M—it’sdisposablefashion!

Membership Vice President Melissa O’BuchLeague Service:2005/Provisional,BarelyBlemishedcommittee,AssistantCorrespondingSecretary,CorrespondingSecretary,VPofMembership

Occupation:Banker(boring,Iknow)

Hobbies:Findingnewmusic

Money Saving Tip:BaseduponourrecenttriptoMacon,GAforAreaIII,Irememberedthatsometimesit’sreallycheapertorent

acarthantodriveyourown.Ifyou’retakingalongtripinashortamountoftime,it’sMUCHcheaperinthelongruntorentacar.

Nominating Chair Alicia ChalmersLeague Service:IjoinedtheJuniorLeagueasaProvisionalin2003.ThisismysecondyearonNominating.Ihavealsoservedonthefollowingcommittees:BarelyBlemished,Arrangements,DoneinaDay(DIAD),andNominating.IhavechairedTheDoneinaDay(DIAD)committeeandMembershipOutreach.IjoinedtheJuniorLeaguewithsomeofmyverybestfriends,butIalsometnewwomenthathavebecomesomeofmyclosestfriendssoIamverygratefulforalloftheopportunitiesJLoffersinmeetingnewfriendsandservingourcommunitywithourfabulousprojectsandfundraisers.Wetrulyarewomenbuildingbettercommunities!

Education:IamaproudgraduateoftheUniversityofFlorida(GoGators!).

Home:IwasbornandraisedinSarasota.Iamcurrentlyastayathomemom(a.k.aDomesticGoddess).IhavebeenmarriedtoJimforalmost7yearsandwehavea16month-oldson,Colt.Wealsohavea6year-oldyellowLab,Rex.

Hobbies:Ienjoyvolunteering,traveling,GatorFootball,havingfunwithfriendsandfamily,cookingandreading.Ilookforwardtoagreatyearmakingmymembershipmatter!

Money Saving Tip:IbuymygasatBJ’sWholesale.Ifindittobelessexpensivethanagasstation.

Vice President, Sustainers Paula ClemowLeague Service:IJoinedtheJLin1968---Seemssolongago,yetIrememberwellhowexcitingitwastobeasked.Ahyes,backwhenwewereasked.Howarchaicthatsoundsnow.Unfortunately,wemovedafewyearslaterandlivedmanyplaceswithoutaJL.Asawidow,Ihavefoundmovingto

SarasotaandreunitingwiththeJLafabulousexperience.

Education:MyhomestateisIowaandIgraduatedfromIowaStateUniv.withamajorindesignandminorinappliedart.

Home:Iraisedthreesonsandmovedfromplacetoplaceasmyhusbandfollowedhiscareerchoice.Ineachnewplace,IbecameveryinvolvedwiththecommunityandusedmyJLleadershipskillstothefullest.

Money Saving Tip:Mymoneysavingtipisreusingziplockbags,muchtomyson’sdismay.WhatcanIsay?Mymomwasadepressionmother.

Parliamentarian Tiffany CaldwellLeague Service:IjoinedtheLeaguein2005.IhaveservedasAdministrativeAssistant,RecordingSecretary,andPlacementAdvisor.

Education: IhaveaBSinZoologyfromtheOhioStateUniversity&MBAfromCapitalUniversity.

Occupation:IcurrentlymanageFreemanOrthodontics.

Home:IwasborninLosAngelesandrelocatedalmosteverytwoyearssincemymomwasacorporateconsultant.IrelocatedtoSarasotafromColumbus,OhioinAugust2004.IrecentlygotengagedtoDavidFreemanandwearelookingforwardtoourweddingNovember24th.

Hobbies:DavidandIenjoyvacationing(especiallyenjoycruising;wearegettingmarriedonacruise),takingHueyourWestietothedogbeach,jetskiing,movies,theatre(Iespeciallyenjoymusicals),amusementparksandconcerts.

Money Saving Tip:Utilize“NameYourOwnPrice”onPriceline.com

Administrative Assistant Lisa BecksteinLeague Service: IhavebeenamemberofJLSfor8yearsandlovedeveryyear.I’vedonealittleofeverythingandenjoyedworkingwithsuchwonderfulladies.ManyofmyclosestfriendsImetinJLS.

Education, Home, and Work:IwenttoUniversityofFloridawhereImetmyhusbandof15years,Bruce.WelivedinTampawhereIdidadvertising,marketing,anddatabaseanalysis,thenIquitwhenwemovedtoSarasotaandhadmytwinboys,GrahamandCarter,9yearsago.

Hobbies:Ienjoyvolunteeringand,mostrecently,tennisandotherfitnessactivities.

Money Saving Tip:WhenyoufinishameetingatHQ,don’tforgettoturntheACbackto78degrees.Powerismoreexpensivethanyourealizeanditalladdsup.

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AJLI Update

MACON OUR MEMBERSHIP MATTER FOUR JLS MEMBERS ATTENd THE JL AREA III CONFERENCE IN MACON, GEORGIA

By: Jessica Rogers, Melissa O’Buch, & Roberta Kolton

IfyouhavenevervisitedMacon,Georgia,itisobviousfromthemomentyouarrivethatitisrichinhistory,cultureandthearts,muchlikeourhometown,Sarasota.TheJuniorLeagueAreaIIIconferencewasheldonthebeautifulMercerUniversitycampus,whichhostedover55JLmembersfromFlorida,Georgia,TennesseeandNorthCarolina.Luckilywehad3daystomeetandnetworkwitheveryone.

MotivationalspeakerVickiClarksetthetonefortheweekendwithinsightsintoengagingmembersthroughouttheirentirelifetime.“It’samarathonnotasprint”Clarktoldthecrowd,andeveryleaguemustbewillingtoadjusttotheirmembers’needsastheymovethroughdifferentphasesintheirlives.Weshouldaskourselves:Whatcanwedotoensurethatourmembershaveapositiveexperience?Whatcanweprovidethem?Howdowedeveloptheirpotential?Ifwecanadjustandworkmorecloselywithourmembership,weavoidtheburnoutthatsomanyleaguesacrossthecountryareexperiencing.

Conferenceattendeesbrokeintosessionsthatcoveredavarietyoftopics,likeFundraising,Marketing,StrategicPlanning,GrantWriting,andEngagingSustainingMembers.Eachattendeehadachancetotakeclassesontopicsthatinterestedus.Betteryet,weallpickedupsomegreatinformationtobringbacktoourleague.Hereareacoupleoftopicsthatinterestedus:

Re-EngagingSustainingMembers:VickiClarkbeganthissessionbydiscussingthe4wayswevolunteer:Directservice(handson),indirectservice(whatwedoonbehalfofothers),capacitybuilding(suchasservingonaboard),andadvocacy.Forsustainingmemberswhodonotwishtoparticipateinindirectordirectservice,capacitybuildingandadvocacyarefantasticvolunteeropportunities.DidyouknowthatJLSsustainingmembersoutnumberactivemembers4to1?Comparedwithotherleagues,JLSsustainingmembersarebetterorganizedandmoreactive,andifjustafewadvocatedfortheLeagueintheirdailyactivities,theJuniorLeagueofSarasotawouldbeahouseholdname.Whatagreatwayforsustainingmemberstocontributetoourleague.Afterall,weneedtomakesurethatweareservingoursustainingmembersjustasweareservingouractives.

Marketing:Inthissession,VickiClarkprovideduswithsomegreattipsonhowtomarketourleague,bothexternallytothecommunityandinternally,inhowwediscusseventsandtopicswithintheleague.Vickisuggestsbeginningdiscussionsatthecommitteelevelwitha“League5”;threetofiveitemsthatleaguemembersshouldbetalkingabout.AsVickiputsit,“marketingissomethingeveryonecando”,andweshouldworktokeeptheleagueinthepubliceye,evenwhenwearenothavingafundraiser.

StrategicPlanning:Duringthissession,VickiClarkshedsomelightontheimportanceofStrategicPlanningfortheshortandlongterm.WeshouldbethinkingabouttheleagueintermsofourStrengths,Weaknesses,OpportunitiesandThreats,thenbuildonourstrengthsandworkonourweaknesses.Ourgoalsmustbesetappropriatelytothedemographicsofourmembership.Ifwearenothelpingwomengrow,wearenotdoingourjob.

Fundraising:DuringtheQ&AsessiononFundraising,wehadachancetocomparenotesandshareourthoughts,ideas,successesandfailures.Weallcameawaywithsomegreatideasonthingsthatwecanimproveupon,tomakeourcurrentfundraisersevenbetterthanbefore.Oneofthekeypointswastheaffirmationofusing‘oneask’andhowthatapproachhasbenefitedthecommitteeswithinmanyleaguesastheycollaborateonwhowillbetheirtargeteddonorseachyear.

Overallitwasanincredibleweekend,fullofopportunitiestomeetandspeakwithwomenfromotherleagues.TheJuniorLeagueisallaboutbringinglike-mindedwomentogethertolearn,grow,andgettraining.Duringtheweekendwelearnedthatallofourleaguesfacesimilarchallengeswithinourcommunitiesandwithinourmembership.Ourinteractionattheconferenceofferedustheopportunitytoshareideasonhowwecanovercomeobstaclesandoursecretsofsuccess.TheinformationandideasbroughtbackfromtrainingopportunitiesofthistypeareinvaluableassetstotheJuniorLeagueofSarasota,aswegrowandadaptthroughtheyears.

WeencourageothermemberstotakeadvantageofthetrainingopportunitiesprovidedtoyoubytheJuniorLeagueofSarasota.Travel,meetnewpeople,andbecomemoreknowledgeableabouttheJuniorLeagueandourmission.MakeYourMembershipMatter!

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Sustainer Interest

Paula Clemow

VICE PRESIdENT’S MESSAGE: It’s all about OUR Junior League!

A Great Year Ahead with the Junior League of Sarasota

Sustainer Events for 2009-2010:

Barely Blemished fall saleOctober24-258:30a.m.to3p.m.atthewarehouse:693515thStreetEast,Unit109,onthesoutheastcornerof15thStreetEastandWhitfieldAvenue.

Fall General Membership Meeting,Monday,November9,11:00am,LaurelOaksCountryClub.BookdriveforMerryMarketplace.

Bloody Merry Morning,Saturday,November21st9-11amattheMerryMarketplace,SarasotaAuditorium.

Cluster Meetings,January–February2010.

The Legacy Luncheon,Monday,February22,2010,Michael’sOnEast.

Spring General Membership Meeting,Monday,March22,2010,SarasotaYachtClub.

Interest Groups and Transfer Gatheringsthroughouttheyear.

WhileattendingtheAJLIconferenceinAtlanta,IdevelopedanewunderstandingoftheJuniorLeagueoftoday.Weareallstillcommittedtovolunteerismandimprovingourcommunities.However,JuniorLeaguesarechanging,sowelookandaredifferent.ToquotetheAJLIPresident,thereasonsforchangeare“thechallengesofbalancingour108-yearheritagewiththeneedsofourcurrentandfuturemembersandthecommunitiestheyserve”.IcameawaywiththefullunderstandingthatallJuniorLeaguemembers,Provisionals,ActivesandSustainers,mustworksidebysidetomaintaintheexcellence

ofourorganization.TogetherWEcan!

Let’sstartthattogethernessbysupportingourSustainers’BoothattheMerryMarketplace,November21and22andbyattendingtheBloodyMerrypartySaturdaymorning(detailsbelow).Afterall,whatdowedobest?Weworkhardandplayhard.So,supportourcommunityprojectsandbeMerry!Howmuchbetterdoesitget!!

Cheers!PaulaW.ClemowJLSSustainerVicePresident2009-2010

Your Sand ScriptIndextoupcomingevents.Sustainershaverequestedaquickreferencetowhatelseisintheissue.Addthesepagenumbershere

SignatureProjectProgressReport Page13WhatarethoseActivesupto? Page15MeetShirleyRitcheyandLisaTaylor Page17and19

YouwillnoticesomechangesinSandScriptasyoubrowsethisissue.Thebi-monthlyformathasbeeneliminatedandwillnowbeaseasonalissueproducedquarterly.Thesustainersectionhasbeenexpandedtoincludemorephotosandarticlesofinterest.JLSPresidentStaceyCorley’schosenthemethisyearis“MakeYourMembershipMatter.”SandScriptchallengestheSustainerstodothisandmakeyourmagazinebetterintheprocess.Wearelookingforreadersubmissions,photographs,andstoryideasforfutureissues.Ifyouareanartist,pleasesubmitasampleofyourworkanditmightjustshowupinthewinterissue.ThisyearwewillfeaturetheworkofwomenartistsonthecoverofSandScript.Ifcreativewritingisyourinterest,dowehaveanopportunityforyou.Wewillbeaddingacolumnwrittenbyasustainingmemberofferinglifeadvicetotheactivesandprovisionals.Thiswillbearotatingcolumnsoyouwillnotbecommittedtodeadlinesorcommitteemeetings.Possibleideasforthecolumnareadviceaboutchildraising,marriage,career,trainingapet,stayinghealthy,traveltips,orkeepinghouse.Thecolumncanbefunnyorserious.Itdoesnotmatteraslongasitcontainssageadvice.Ifyouareinterested,pleasecontactKathyEliasorKeriKuhn:keribing@mindspring.comorbyphone,364.5815.

Looking to the Past for Inspiration for the FutureThethemeoftheJanuaryissueis“LookingtothePastforInspirationfortheFuture.”IfyouwouldliketosharesomevintagephotosoftheLeagueinaction,wewelcomeyoursubmissions.SandScriptwillalsobedoingaspecialmemberprofilesectiononsustainerswhowereactiveintheearlyyearsoftheLeague,1957-1967.Ifyouwereamemberatthistimeandwouldliketoparticipate,pleaseanswerthefollowingquestions:WhatyeardidyoubegininJuniorLeague?Whatrolesdidyouplayandofficesheld?Whatareyoudoingnow?WhatonefunnyJLSstorycanyouremember?PleaseincludeaphotoofyourselfandemailittoKeriKuhnkeribing@mindspring.comorKathyElias.YoumayalsodropitoffwithCathyatHeadquartersifyoudonotuseacomputer.

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LEGACY LUNCHEON, FEBRUARY 22, 2010Thisyear’sLegacyLuncheonfeaturesatirelessphilanthropist,inspirationalfeminist,andawomanwhoisnothinglessthanamazing,MavisLeno.ShehasbeenthechairoftheFeministMajorityFoundation’sCampaigntoStopGenderApartheidinAfghanistansince1997,bringingtothepubliceyethebrutaldiscriminationagainstAfghanwomenbytheTaliban.ShetoldaCNNinterviewerin2001:“WiththeTalibantakeover,thewomenwereimmediately,withoutanyexceptions,toldtogototheirhomesandstaythere.Theyweretoldtheycouldnolongerworkinanycapacity.Sincethereareahugeamountofwarwidowsinthiscountrywhoarethesolesupportoftheirfamiliesthisthrewmanyfamiliesintostarvation.TheonlyanswertothisproblemofferedbytheTalibanwasallowingwomentobegiftheyhadnosonolderthan6whocouldbegforthefamilyinstead.”

MavisLenohasalsobeenmarriedforthelastthirtyyearstoamanshecallsa“truefeminist,”whojusthappenstobecomedianandtalkshowhostJayLeno.ReserveyourspotnowattheLegacyLuncheonforanafternoonoflaughterasMavisLenosharesstoriesaboutherphilanthropyworkandthedifferenceonewomancanmake.Weareprettysureshemayhaveataleortwoaboutherhusbandtoo,whooncereceivedaspeedingticketdrivinga1912StanleySteamer!

TheluncheonwillbeheldonMonday,February22,2010atMichael’sonEast.Reserveyourticketsnow.

Sustainer Interest

Mavis Leno

WHO ARE THE LEAGATTOS ANd WHERE dId THEY GO?By Keri Kuhn and Lisa Taylor

FliptothenewmemberprofilesectionandyouwillseesustainerLisaTaylorfeaturedinthefirstseriesof“JuniorLeagueTradingCards.”Inherbiography,shementionsherJuniorLeagueservicewiththeLeagattos.Lisasays,“IspentmajorityofmyyearsasamemberofLeagattos.Thisgroupwasdubbed“theAmbassadorsofJLStoourcommunity”byaformerLeaguepresident.Forthosewhoareunfamiliar,theLeagattoswereachoralgroupcomprisedofbothactiveandsustainingLeaguememberswhoperformedaChristmasprogramandspringprogramatnursinghomesthroughoutthecommunity.Additionally,weperformedastheinspirationattheLeague’sannualdinner.Iservedaschairmanofthiscommitteeforayear.”

Withtherecentre-releaseoftheBeatlesentiremusiccollection,interestingreat,longlosttuneshasneverbeenkeener.WhateverhappenedtothisservicearmoftheLeague?DoesanysustainerrememberwhatyeartheLeagattosdisbanded?Ifyouwereamemberofthegroupandhaveastorytoshareor,betteryet,aphotographorrecordingofthegroup,pleasesubmitittoSandScriptaswewouldliketounravelthismysteryandsharewiththeactivesandprovisionalssomeoftherichhistoryofLeaguersmakingtheirmembershipmatter.

Ho ho ho, Have You Been a Good Sustainer?Merry MarketplaceiscomingtotheSarasotaAuditoriumandisaperfectopportunityforyoutomakeyousustainermembershipmatter.TheSustainersareholdingabookdriveforusedbooksforsaleintheirboothatMerryMarketplace.YoucanleavebooksatHQorbringthemtotheNovember9GeneralMembershipmeeting.Contactpamela@shopdenuo.comformoreinformation.

MerryMarketplaceEventsandGeneralShoppingHours:

Friday, November 20th 6-10pm“TheRedHotPreviewParty”Enjoyexclusiveearlyshopping,food,drinks,fashionand“HOT”firefighters.Needwesaymore?Tickets:$25,whichgetsyouadmissiontotheevent,onedrinkticket,andshoppingallweekend.

Saturday, November 21st 9-11am“BloodyMerryMorning”Enjoyexclusiveearlyshopping,complimentarybloodymarysandbreakfasttreats.Bringafriendforshopping,mingling,foodandfun!Tickets:$10inadvanceand$15atthedoor

Saturday, November 21st 9-NoonPhotoswithSantaFunforchildrenandadultsalike.MakesurethatyouhavebeengoodbeforeyouseeSanta!

10-11PublixApron’sCookingSchool.Aholidaykids’cookingclassatMerryMarketplace.Tickets:$10perchild.Anadultmustaccompanythechild.

General Shopping, Open to the Public:Saturday,November21st10am-6pmSunday,November22nd12-4pm

AllactivitiesandspecialeventswilltakeplaceatTheSarasotaMunicipalAuditorium.SpeciallocalperformersandgroupswillbeperformingduringthecourseoftheMerryMarketplaceweekend.Staytunedtowww.jlsarasota.orgformoreinformation,aswellasalistoflocalretailsthataresellingticketstoTheMerryMarketplace.

DonotmissthisopportunitytoshophighqualitymerchantsfromtheSoutheastandbeyondandtofindavarietyofmerchandisethatyoujustwillnotfindanywhereelse.TicketsfortheeventslistedabovecanbepurchasedatTheJuniorLeagueofSarasota’sheadquarters,941.953.5600.

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Didyouknowthatsustainersoutnumberactivesbyfourtoone?ReadaboutitintheAJLIupdate.

SUSTAINER INTEREST GROUPS 2009-2010Interest Groups CoordinatorJanet baumph: 355-1258jboylebaum@aol.com

Book Club: Nite OwlsThird Wednesday Night - openbarbara barrettph: 359-0236bbarrett4jls@comcast.net -and-pat Andersonph: 383-3103patdanderson@cs.com

Book Club: Original BookwormsFirst Friday - wait listJudy Taylorph: 966-3387judithjgtay@comcast.net

Book Club: Tuesdays with More BooksThird Tuesday - wait listCarol Williamsph: 388-1947carolwms@comcast.net

Black Thumbs Garden ClubFirst Wednesday - openelizabeth Wildhackph: 371-1434wwildhack@comcast.net -and-paula Slickerph: 373-6592

Bridge ClubLast Thursday - openWendy Leichtph: 918-4325 wleicht02@yahoo.com Susan Newsomeph: 366-2545Mary owenph: 918-0257marymowen@aol.com

Les ArtsSecond Thursday - openDee pinskyph: 383-7017dpinski@aol.com

Longboat KeyersSecond Friday - Lunch - openSandy Dayph: 383-9302sfd1129@aol.com -and-peggy Wiltseph: 387-9263

MelangeFirst Tuesday - wait listSally Crowellph: 924-2523howsal@verizon.net

PotpourriThird Thursday - wait listMelinda Mastph: 922-0424bob-n-mindy@comcast.net

Snowbirds & SandpipersJanuary - April - openeileen bryanph: 727-7895bryanlong10@aol.com -and-Louise Daileyph: 966-1490Jubilee941@aol.com

SoireeTwice a year – wait listCarolyn Lawrenceph: 358-0885sawdust_1@msn.com

South CountyFourth Wednesday October, March & April, Third Wednesday, November- openCindy Stuhleyph: 485-4719stu1216@comcast.net -and-Judy rushph: 412-1466jdfrush@aol.com Walk and TalkSecond Monday - openSue hoffmanph: 244-2009sue218@gmail.com -and-Wendy Weissph: 966-6058wendyaweiss@msn.com

SUSTAINER SCRAPBOOKSustainer BOOK BEAT

PHOTO 2. ORIGINAL BOOKWORMSFront Row Seated: Kristi Bundrant, Paula Clemow, Sharon Rolle, Barbara Watson & Suzanne Kinder. Standing: Janet Baum, Natalie Pearson, Martha daly, Louise dailey, Betty Reeder, Judie Brandenburg-Pollard, Judy Taylor, Kathy Elias & Joan Shuller. Not pictured: Kathy Standard & Nancy White.

PHOTO 1. TUESdAYS WITH MORE BOOKSFirst Row Seated: Tish FitzGerald, Jane Kiebitz & Connie Cosbar. Second Row Seated: Kate Walker, Martha Caesar, Paula Wilson, Mollie Thibodeau & Marty Buenneke. Standing: Melba Jimenez, Sue Hoffman, Cary Weaver, Carol Williams & Susan Newsome. Not pictured: donna Grantham, Sheila Worthington Lirtzman, Sally Martell & Judy Rush.

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Snowbirds& Sandpipers enjoy a lovely spring evening at the Sanderling Club

Sustainer InterestJoint Book Group gathering to “Meet the Author”

Photo 4. Seated: Elizabeth Wildhack & Ginny Everett. Standing: Connie Cosbar, Christie Giuffra & Paula Clemow

Snowbirds & Sandpipers Summer Luncheon at the Sara Bay Country Club

Photo 2. Sheila & Sidney Lirtzman

Photo 4. Pat Anderson, Barbara Barrett & Judy Taylor

Photo 1. Kathy Elias, Michael Zbailey & Sharon Rolle

Photo 2. Michael Zbailey, Sally Martell, Anita Smith,

Betty Reeder & Eileen Bryan

Photo 3. Barbara Watson & Natalie Pearson

Photo 1. Hether Turner & Eileen Bryan

Photo 1. Ginny McCloskey, Beverley Georgi, Elizabeth Wery, Helen Loyless, Eileen Bryan & Mary-Lou Moulton

Photo 2. Helen Loyless, Melba Jimenez & Kate Walker

Photo 3. Seated: Marlane Wurzbach & Sheila Murray. Standing: Judy Taylor, Betsy Shindlebower & Mary Conklin