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Junior League of Sioux City Fall 2013 Hot SheetTRANSCRIPT
HOT SHEET
J U N I O R L E A G U E O F S I O U X C I T Y ● E S T . 1 9 2 1
League Year 2013-2014
Fall Issue - September
HOT SHEET
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
• Meet the summer provisionals
• Nature Center Playscape updates
The Junior League of Sioux City is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism,
developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and
leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
That is how Kay’s “Not a Party” started on her last day of work. True to her wishes, no “party” was
thrown, but all afternoon on June 14 sustainers and those actives that had gotten wind of the plot turned up at
the League office for Kay. Dozens and dozens of sustainers signed a rolling scroll card that ended up being 20
feet long when it was finished at the end of the day. Over 50 sustainers contributed to the cash and gift card
fund for Kay that amounted to over $1000 when all was said and done.
Thank you, Kay for 32 years in which you gave us far more than you realized...and thank you for letting
us show you the appreciation on your last day with us!
- Karen Clark (S)
Thank You Kay for 32 Wonderful
Years!
In true Kay Jenness fashion, she
quietly announced her retirement AFTER
the League Annual Meeting and the
Sustainer Luncheon had passed when there
would be no occasion for public
recognition. Kay told Krista she didn’t want
a party and really intended to slip into the
background during the change over from
one League year to the next. But the
thought of Kay just quietly walking out the
door and getting on the bus one last time,
no hugs, no goodbyes, no celebration of
her 32 years of service to the League, well
that was just something sustainers were not
going to let happen.
Above: Back row: Julie Boston (S), Mardy Gardiner (S), Barb
Kimmell (S), Karen Clark (S), and Kay Coacher (S); Front Row: Pat
Anderson (S), Robbie Rohlena (S), Kay Jenness, and Dee Nutt (S)
Left: Julie Boston (S), Kay Jenness, Debbie
Hubbard (S), and Linda Phillips (S).
Page 2 President’s Message
I don’t even know where to begin, Ladies! It
has already been a whirlwind, and it’s only been
three months! We have so much going on this year,
and if you heard me speak at the Annual Meeting in
May, I can say that we definitely are our own project
this year.
Since I know many of you don’t have the time
to read the Board Reports (I didn’t when I wasn’t on
board), I wanted to update you on some of the things
that your Board is working on internally to make
League better for the future. Along with the new
website and member management system by Digital
Cheetah, we are working on updating all member’s
records, updating the employee handbook, working
with Briar Cliff University on creating a Marketing
Plan for League and for the Discovery Shop, working on updating documents and forms, and as
always looking toward the future and trying to make the best League experience we can for
current and future members of League.
With all the changes that have been going on this year and for those yet to come, I’m
hoping that everyone can be open and willing to try some new things along with giving
constructive criticism to better League, so we can all enjoy the fruits of our labor. This is
VOLUNTEER, Ladies! If we aren’t having fun, learning something, and seeing an impact in our
community, then what’s the point?!
There is a lot of work here: lots of fun and productive work. But like I said in May, WE CAN
DO IT!
Board of Directors
President
Krista Wassenaar
President-Elect
Karrie Hruska
Secretary
Kristin Beswick
V.P. of Finance
Alex Carter
V.P. of Community
Kellee van Bruggen
V.P. of Marketing
Sarah LaBrune-Jongeling
V.P. of Membership
Michelle Chicoine
Discovery Shop Chair
Jeannette Ford
Sustaining Director
Margaret Holman
Discovery Shop Manager
Coral DeWitt
Board Members At-Large
• Michelle Bostinelos
• Leslie Hershkowitz
• Bonnie Scott
Krista Wassenaar (A), President
Page 3 Meet the Provisionals
First and foremost I am excited to join the Sioux City
Chapter of Junior League. I have always had a passion
for volunteering and helping people in need. My
husband and I got married on June 29, 2013 and
relocated to Sioux City right after for his job. I
graduated from The Ohio State University in 2009 with
a degree in Communications. I have worked primarily
in local government and the non-profit sector doing PR
and community outreach. I am absolutely obsessed
with my dog Tucker (aka Tuck Tuck, Sir Tukerton or
Tucky Bear). I love being active and working out. I
have always been an athlete, playing water polo and
swimming, so I like keeping that up and continuing to
be active. I'm excited to get to know everyone and
explore Sioux City and the surrounding area.
Lindsey Mithoefer
1. Favorite way to spend a Saturday? Taking Tuck out to play at the park and exploring new
places, however in the fall I will be watching a lot of college football...GO BUCKS!
2. Best gift you ever received? A trip to Europe from my parents for my college graduation.
3. Best gift you ever gave? Game worn Carson Palmer (Bengals) jersey to my husband, then
boyfriend.
4. What fuels your fire of excitement? Getting to help people and make a difference.
5. What is the best meal you ever had? Paella in Spain and churros.
6. Your best ability or character trait? Talking.
7. Your dream job? Administrator of a non-profit agency or the City Manager of a small local
government.
8. What ability or talent do you wish to pursue? Photography.
9. Favorite subject/class was? Literature.
10. Who would you most like to meet from past or present? Jackie O.
Page 4 Meet the Provisionals (cont.)
Hi everyone, my name is Kathie Pfaffle. I recently
moved back to Sioux City after being away for seven
years of college in Lincoln, Nebraska. I currently
work as a GIS Specialist and Transportation Modeler
at SIMPCO, Siouxland's metropolitan planning
organization. I went to school for the former, and I am
just becoming acquainted with the latter. I am really
into being active outdoors, and love walking/running,
hiking, biking, yoga, kickboxing, and downhill skiing;
this winter I hope to start snowshoeing and cross-
country skiing. When I'm not working or being active,
I am typically reading, or spending time with my
family and lounging with my two dogs and two cats.
Kathie Pfaffle
1. Favorite way to spend a Saturday? Farmer’s market, trails, out to lunch, shopping, nap, light
dinner, and out w/friends.
2. Best gift you ever received? A Clarisonic.
3. Best gift you ever gave? A pink and purple ombre fur scarf to my little sister.
4. What fuels your fire of excitement? My firm beliefs in kindness and karma.
5. What is the best meal you ever had? Salmon Panang curry at Blue Orchid (Lincoln) with
mango sticky rice for dessert. Basically, any Thai.
6. Your best ability or character trait? Problem solving.
7. Your dream job? Remote Sensing and GIS Analyst.
8. What ability or talent do you wish to pursue? Remote Sensing (nerd alert!)
9. Favorite subject/class was? In high school, math, in college, Intro to Water Science.
10. Who would you most like to meet from past or present? Lady Gaga, Prince Harry and the
Queen, or JK Rowling.
Page 5 Discovery Shop News
We are excited as we start a new year at the Discovery Shop! We have a great group of
Committee members who have brought their talents, fresh ideas, and dedication to the table.
Fall Changeover week was held on August 5-9. The bag sales were held on Monday, Tuesday,
and part of Wednesday. Our Building Maintenance Day was on Wednesday afternoon and
included, but was not limited to: painting, vacuuming, cleaning windows, and replacing carpet
squares. The Shop was closed on Thursday for Changeover. The bag sales and preview sales
brought in nearly $2,100. Staff brought in their special touch when they rearranged the store
racks and displays. One of the many positive comments I received included, “There’s a clean
and openness about it.” Thanks so much for everyone’s hard work and dedication to make this
Changeover a success.
Are you ready to earn financial impact hours for 2013-14? There are several ways to earn FIH:
1. Contact Coral to work the Shop on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m.
2. Sign up to pick up donated thrift from Plato’s Closet
3. Pick up your neighbors’ quality yard sale leftovers (call Coral for more info)
4. Volunteer to man the Shop on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from noon-1 p.m. so staff can enjoy their
Thanksgiving Staff Luncheon (we need two volunteers)
5. After you have met your thrift quota, zoom in on Targeted Thrift: Toys (not stuffed animals),
Men’s clothing, Kids/Baby clothing/shoes, and seasonal thrift of coats and holiday
decorations. You can earn 1 FIH for every $25 worth of targeted thrift that you donated.
6. You can also earn 1 FIH by bringing in a treat for JLSC staff to show our appreciation.
Wednesday is our scheduled treat day. Contact Jeannette at (712)259-4824 to sign up.
Monthly thrift drives are being held every third Saturday at Headquarters from 10 a.m.-noon.
Come on down with your thrift and enjoy some coffee and donuts!
The Committee’s regularly scheduled meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6
p.m. in the JLSC Board Room. Attack the Back will follow each meeting and start at 7 p.m. Our
next meeting will be held on September 26 and all are welcome to attend, so feel free to join
us. The following meeting will be on October 17, due to the Eldon’s fundraiser, which will be
held on October 24.
- Jeannette Ford (A), Discovery Shop Chair
Page 6 Discovery Shop News
Monthly Goal: $12,916.67 June: $10,446.93 July: $6,543.50
Above: Parking lot before (left) and after (right) an evening of hard
work pulling weeds.
Above: Rhonda Mohrhauser (A)
tackles a giant monster weed!
Right: Coral DeWitt
and Jeannette Ford
(A) pull weeds in
the parking lot.
Attack the Back on July 25 focused on getting the
sidewalk and parking lot looking great again
after a long summer of weeds trying to take
over.
Page 7 Discovery Shop News
On August 7, a maintenance day was held for
the Discovery Shop prior to Changeover the
following day.
On August 8, we had our first GMM, followed by
Changeover to get the Shop ready for our fall
season and preview sales.
Jeannette Ford (A) (above) and
Karrie Hruska (A) (right) give
the Shop a paint touch-up.
Below: Kara Obbink (A) and Coral
DeWitt take on the challenge of
changing out carpet squares.
Right: Sarah Gacke
(A) vacuums the
carpet in the main
Shop area.
Left: Lisa Ryan (A) and Brenda
Norvell (A)
Above: Cyndi Craig (A) and Sandy
Nation (A)
Right: Jenny Wood (A)
Page 8 Nature Center Updates
The Discovery Forest Playscape at the Dorothy Pecaut
Nature Center is now completed and is open to the public!!
For the last two years, League members have helped to plan
and design this project. Although there are many different
areas for kids to enjoy, two very popular areas are the
treehouse and the Loess Falls Water Feature.
A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday,
October 12, from 1-4 p.m. League members can be proud of
the work that was done on this amazing project that kids will
enjoy for many years to come!
- Karrie Hruska (A), President-Elect and Dorothy Pecaut
Nature Center Chair
Above: Entryway
to the Playscape
Left: Completed
Playscape
showing several
features
Left: Teepee made from
tree branches
Right: A xylophone that
children can use to play
music
Page 9 Nature Center Updates (cont.)
Photos showing various stations of the Playscape
Left: Cedar cookie; one of many that were
sanded by Junior League members
As we approach the grand opening of the
Nature Center Playscape, we would like to take
a moment to give special recognition to
Sustainer Dawn Snyder for all of her dedication
and hard work on this project. She has been an
integral part of making the Playscape a reality
for our community’s children. Thank you, Dawn!! Above: Dawn watering the plants at the Loess Hills
Water Feature.
Member Spotlight
Done in a Day
At the grand opening of the Nature Center Playscape, volunteers are needed to give tours
of the new Playscape and inform the public about how the outdoor classroom will be used by area
schools. If you would like to sign up, please contact co-chairs Kathie Pfaffle and Lindsey Mithoefer.
When: Saturday, October 12, from 1-4 p.m
Where: Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Page 10 Sustainer Scoop
First, a thank you to Krista
Wassenaar for inviting me to join her and
her board as this year’s Sustaining
Advisor. It is fun to be back among my JL
peers! I consider myself a “Baby
Sustainer” since I only switched my status
in 2011. But I date back to circa 2000, so in
league years I am a dinosaur... or maybe
a great bottle of wine. Anyway, I hope to
be able to share my experiences and my
League knowledge with the board to assist
them in their decision-making this year.
I also hope to assist the League by being a liaison to our Sustainers. I will be a voice for
the Sustainers to be sure we always look back as well as looking forward when we make
decisions that shape our League.
And speaking of our Sustainers, they are currently assisting the organization in a HUGE
way. During the summer they met regularly (with Krista and other Active members) to
organize our archives and to sort through all of our league’s files and records. They are the
best sources to know what to keep and what to toss, and what goes in the archives. Plus, they
gave Krista her very own set of top-drawer "President's
Files" in the League office. According to Karen Clark,
it used to be a tradition that the previous President
cleaned out her files and moved them down a drawer
so the current President could have the "top drawer"
for the year. So an old custom has been re-introduced.
There is still much to be done on this massive
undertaking, and the Sustainers plan to continue
meeting during the league year. Announcements will
be made in the Skinny when they resume meeting, and
hopefully we can have Actives and Sustainers working
together on this ambitious project. In the end we will
have organized archives and we will have updated
records to include on our new website, plus Actives
and Sustainers will have time to talk and hang out
together, which always turns out to be a great time for
everyone.
- Margaret Holman, Sustaining Director
Above: Karen Roos (S), Julie Boston (S) and Jean Rhinehart (S)
working on office files.
Above: Deb Burnight (S) and Pat Krage (S)
working on archiving JLSC newsletters.
Page 11 AJLI Updates
ALT Update
Many of you may remember that during the 2010-2011 League year (Mary Green-
Warnstad’s Presidency Year), Angie Schneiderman headed up the application process and we
were approved to be a part of the Action Learning Team (ALT) through AJLI to research
membership. For two years the ALT committee has been working, and our very own Rachel
Zeleny has been a liaison for this work. Our particular ALT team for Small Leagues is dealing
with Membership issues. This team has decided to work on Behavioral Interviewing as a means
to determine member fulfillment and success in League. They are working on a PowerPoint to
better help us understand the components of a good “interview process” or “conversation” to
get the information we need from our members to help them enhance their League experience.
2013 Fall Leadership Conference
In September, League members from all over will gather together in Detroit, Michigan for the
2013 Fall Leadership Conference, where we’ll continue to explore Leadership Empowered and
to celebrate the Junior League of Detroit’s 100th anniversary! The Junior League of Detroit and
all of the Leagues of the Michigan State Council have joined together to ensure that you’ll have
a wonderful time in the Great Lakes State!
Dates: September 19-21, 2013
Early Bird Fee: $575 per person
Registration Fee: $625 per person, after September 6, 2013
Organizational Development Institute 2013-2014 Series
ODIs are a series of educational training meetings held over the course of AJLI's trainings and
meetings calendar year. Over the years, ODIs have demonstrated their effectiveness as
informative, inspiring and innovative three-day weekend training programs.
Dates: October 18-20, 2013
Registration Fee: $275 per person
Location: Indianapolis, IN
For more information, be sure to visit the AJLI website:
http://www.ajli.org
To set up your online profile, you will need to obtain an AJLI Member ID Number (contact
Krista Wassenaar with questions). Once you have this number, you will be able to create a
username and password so that you can access the member version of the website.
Page 12 Social Events
On August 1, a
social event was
held at Buffalo
Alice on Historic
Fourth Street. The
event was a good
opportunity to get
acquainted with
the new summer
provisionals, and
to reconnect with
other actives after
a busy summer. Above: Al Craig (Cyndi’s husband), Angie Schneiderman (A), Coral DeWitt (Discovery
Shop Manager), and Alex Carter (A).
Above: Cyndi Craig (A) and Diana Glieck (A)
Below: Lindsey Mithoefer (P), her husband
Marcus, and Cyndi Craig (A)
Above: Crystal Pribyl (A)
and Kara Obbink (A)
Left: Alison Uhl (A) and
Alex Carter (A)
Page 13 JLSC Orchids
Congratulations...
...To Lindsey Mithoefer (P) and her husband Marcus, who were
married on June 29!
...To Kristin Beswick (A) and her husband Brent, on the birth of
their daughter Chloe Rae on August 25!
...To Alex Carter (A) and her fiancée Jon Searls, who will be
married on October 12!
Orchids…
...Thank you to everyone who came out and helped
during Changeover Week, to Kara Obbink for taking
charge of the Changeover during my absence, and to
Maureen McKenna for working several times at the
Shop over the past couple of months.
- From Jeannette Ford (A)
...To Amy Lechtenberg for putting together DIAD
application over the summer and getting them
submitted. As well as, going on KCAU to promote the
applications and league. She did a phenomenal job!
- From Kellee Van Bruggen (A)
...To Diana Glieck for taking Cyndi’s place with July’s
provisional meeting.
- From Cyndi Craig (A)
… To Kellee Van Bruggen for talking with provisionals
about projects.
- From Cyndi Craig (A)
...To all the ladies who have worked so hard to get
things up and running this year so far. You know who
you are! It's going to be a great year!
- From Krista Wassenaar (A)
Birthdays...
Condolences…
...To Cyndi Craig (A) and family, whose husband’s grandmother,
Annie Spencer (101), passed away on July 18 in Rockford, Illinois.
September: 3 Gay Gunsch (S) 3 Rachel Zeleny (A)
4 Karmon Amsler (S) 4 Alex Carter (A) 9 Linda Gunn (S) 10 Dee Nutt (S)
11 Mindy Krause (S) 11 Joann Clark (E) 14 Jane Rice (S)
15 Karen Goodwin (S) 17 Joyce Barnes (S) 18 Pat Krage (S)
21 Linda Phillips (S) 21 Helena Potash (S) 23 Mary Daniels (S) 24 Mary Anderson (S)
25 Gayle Goodson (S) 26 Leslie Duling (S) 26 Robbie Rohlena (S)
29 Mary Pickens (A) 29 Eleanore Metz (E) 30 Polly Peterson (S)
October: 4 Sharon Godwin (S) 5 Sarilye Atlas (S)
7 Michele Chicoine (A) 10 Sandy Ellis (S) 12 Brenda Noll-Norvell (A) 13 Beverly Holmes (A)
14 Lori Herigstad (Non-Resident Active)
14 Lisa Wagner (A) 16 Tammie Pech (S) 17 Joan Krage (E)
18 Linda Bowden (S) 18 Nancy Kent (S) 18 Jenny Uhl (S)
20 Leslie Hershkowitz (A) 20 Joanne Grueskin (S) 21 Diana Howard (S) 23 Helenanne Williams (E)
24 Kathy Petrie (S) 25 Barbara Aalfs (S) 25 Deborah Sears (S)
26 Martha Gleason (S) 27 Nancy Treft (S) 30 Debbie Boyle (S)
November: 5 Jenny Jorgensen (S) 6 Lisa Ryan (A)
7 Renee Beaulieu (S) 8 Patti Baczwaski (S) 8 Helen Glazer (E) 9 Marie Tompkins (E)
10 Connie Chapman (S) 10 Barb Kimmel (S) 12 Mary Ellen Olson (S)
13 Amber Reinking-Wisner (A) 13 Shelia Sawatzky (S) 14 Carole Heider (S)
17 Ramona Kelly (E) 19 Gwyneth Gray (A) 19 Susan Kaiman (S) 22 Lillyan Rodriguez (A)
22 Karla Uhlir (A) 23 Sue Kirchner-Person (S) 25 Sue Durward (S)
26 Sandra Peterson (S) 26 Rita Sargent (S) 27 Laurie Rorris (S)
28 Muggs Madsen (S) 28 Nancy Wenell (S) 30 Marilyn Seymour (S)
Page 14 Important Reminders
Membership Development
Locations of upcoming GMMs:
• September 12: Hillview Recreation Area (Hinton, IA)
• October 10: Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
• November 14: Mercy Medical Center (Leiter Room)
For all meetings, social is at 6:30 p.m. and meetings start at 7 p.m. Light meal and beverages
will be provided. Provisional meetings will be held at 6 p.m. prior to the GMMs.
Do you know of a woman 21 or older who is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our
community? Please tell her about JLSC and invite her to join in the upcoming Provisional sessions
this winter!
New Provisional Class will start in January at the GMM. Provisional will meet from 5:45 p.m. until
6:30 p.m. Please contact 2013-2014 Membership Development Co-Chairs Cyndi Craig or Lisa
Ryan with any questions and/or contact information of potential members. Thank you!
A volunteer with The Junior League of Sioux City has an opportunity to develop herself and build
friendships through the League’s structured and supportive environment while, most
importantly, making a positive impact in our community!
Hot Sheet Deadlines:
• For the Winter Issue: November 15, 2013
• For the Spring Issue: February 15, 2014
• For the Summer Issue: May 15, 2014
If you signed up for Plato’s Closet pick-up, Discovery Shop snack day, or to work in the Shop,
please remember that if you cannot make it, let Coral or Jeannette know so they can find
another volunteer to cover. You can also contact them if you do not remember which day(s)
you signed up for.
On Thursday, October 24 from 6-8 p.m we will be having another fundraiser at Eldon’s
Restaurant in Sioux City. Proceeds from this event will go toward our Dress for Success
Program.
If corrections are needed to any items within this issue, please notify JLSC Publications for updates to appear in the next issue. Thank you.
• Lisa Wise, Publications Chair
• Alison Uhl, Assistant Publications Chair / Webmaster
Page 15 JLSC Calendar of Events
For more information, and the updated Calendar of Events, be sure to check out
The Skinny (President’s weekly e-mail) and click on the “Calendar” link!!
Junior League of Sioux City
316 West 7th Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
Administrative Office ● (712)255-6619
Discovery Shop ● (712)255-0072
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Blue Zones Project Update
On September 12 from 5-7:30 p.m., the Blue Zones
Project will officially kickoff in Sioux City. Join us that
evening at the Sioux City Convention Center to
celebrate our community, our well-being, and our
future as we work together to become a Blue Zones
Community. The kickoff rally will feature speaker Dan
Buettner, best-selling author of The Blue Zones and
Thrive. It will be the first opportunity for residents to
see all the activities and opportunities the Blue Zones
Project has to offer.
If you are interested in being an Ambassador for Blue
Zones, please contact Kim Gordon at
For more information on
the Blue Zones project, or
to pledge, visit:
http://www.bluezones.com