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Inside this issue:

President’s Message……..Pg 2

Leaders Sought

Healthy Kids Coalition…...Pg 3

Kentucky Derby

Angel Ball…………..…….Pg 4-5

November Minutes…….Pg 6-7

GMMs……………………....Pg 8

BRIEFLY SPEAKING

Volume 12, Issue 4 December 2014

January Neighborhood Meetings

January 13, 2015

6:00pm Social, 6:30pm Meeting

Sustainer hostesses have graciously agreed to hold the January

meeting at their homes. Please RSVP by Friday, December 19 to

the following Exec Members:

Happy Holidays!

PRESIDENT Kelly Kiraly

PRESIDENT-

ELECT Beth Drennen

RECORDING

SECRETARY

Jennifer

Soloman

TREASURER Maggie

Adams

SUSTAINER

REPS

Janice Tattrie

Fagert

Kathy Scheel

MARKETING Tara Mady

PROVISIONAL Amy Banks

Danielle Surko

RESEARCH &

DEVELOPMENT Kim Urig

MEMBERSHIP Laura Rumble

Mallory

Naffah

FUND DEVEL-

OPMENT

Maggie

Matune

NOMINATING Leah Wilson

TRAINING &

EDUCATION Heather Elder

2014-2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mission Statement

The Junior League of Youngstown is an organization

of women committed to promoting volunteerism,

developing the potential of women and improving

communities through the effective action and lead-

ership of training volunteers. Its purpose is exclusive-

ly educational and charitable.

Briefly Speaking is published ten times per year for

members of JLY. The deadline for each edition is

the third Tuesday of the month.

Information should be submitted via email, as a

Microsoft Word document, to Tara Mady at tlma-

[email protected].

www.jlyoungstown.org

Poland

Hostess: Ingrid Lundquist

RSVP: Maggie Adams

330-550-7280

[email protected]

Canfield

Hostess: Mary Jo Fagert

RSVP: Beth Drennen

330-509-4620

[email protected]

Girard

Hostess: Colleen Novosel

RSVP: Jennifer Soloman

330-646-7765

[email protected]

Boardman

Hostess: Marty Bushey

RSVP: Kelly Kiraly

330-307-2169

[email protected]

What does getting ready for the holidays mean to you? It’s easy to get caught

up in what the stores tell us we should buy or what Martha Stewart tells us we

should cook, bake and create to entertain our guests. Every family has a set of

traditions and I feel privileged when I see pictures on Facebook of our members

sharing their family traditions-- shopping with the girls, ornament of the day, bak-

ing extravaganzas and Christmas plays. While the reason for the season is giving

of yourself to others, I urge you to be just a little bit selfish this holiday season.

Make YOU and your loved ones a priority. Take time to savor the little moments

that you have with family and friends. Really sit back and soak it all in. Be pre-

sent! The kids won’t always want to visit Santa, everyone won’t always be in the

same state on Christmas Day, and the fluffy snow won’t always be there to coat

the ground while you’re warm inside singing Christmas carols. I guarantee these

memories will be remembered long after the presents and decorations have all

been put away.

As trained volunteers, I believe our natural instinct is to worry about everything

being just perfect and going smoothly. I am completely guilty; tuning in to the

tiniest of details. It’s no different at Christmas- the decorations, the baking, the

gift wrapping...… However, I’m trying to practice what I preach this year. My

boyfriend, John, hung all the ornaments on the tree and I didn’t rearrange any

of them! I gift wrapped with my co-workers at the mall and didn’t hover while

the men from our office fumbled with their pieces of tape. I also will let my sister

make a complete mess of my kitchen when we have our annual baking day. It’s

been fun and I feel like I’ve learned more about the people around me just by

taking that step back.

So I hope you emerge from this holiday season feeling reconnected with those

around you and energized to start a brand new year! I appreciate all that you

do for The Junior League of Youngstown in the way of support, guidance, and

friendship. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Kelly

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

BRIEFLY SPEAKING

Kelly J. Kiraly

President

2014– 2015

Leaders sought for 2015—2017! DEADLINE EXTENDED to December 30

Have you held a leadership position at work, in the League or with another nonprofit organization? Are you

excited about the strategic direction of the League? If so, the League wants you! The following positions need

to be filled for the next League year:

Officers: President Elect (2015 – 2016 and automatically serves as President in 2016 – 2017)

Treasurer (2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2017)

Nominating Committee: Member (2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2017), Member (2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2017)

You may contact Leah Wilson, Nominating Chair at 330-429-1568 or [email protected] to ask ques-

tions about the application, deadlines, & interview timeline!

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SAVE THE DATE!

The JLY Kentucky Derby Party is Saturday, May 2, 2015.

The Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 5:30pm

Details to come!

We need your Help! Please sign up to volunteer for the Healthy Kids Coalition.

The Junior League of Youngstown has partnered with Akron Children's Hospital, the Mahoning and Trumbull

County Boards of Health and the Public Libraries of Mahoning and Trumbull County to form "The Healthy Kids

Coalition."

The Healthy Kids Coalition was awarded a grant by the William Swanston Fund to Educate parents and chil-

dren on Healthy Choices. We will be participating in the Parent/Child Workshops held at the Youngstown and

Warren libraries. We will assist with registration, teach the "Eat Play Grow" curriculum and provide a 15 minute

cooking demonstration at the end of the program. We have the opportunity to show the community what

the Junior League of Youngstown can accomplish and make a difference by impacting the health of the chil-

dren of our community.

Check your email for the link to sign up to volunteer for the 1st Session of the Healthy Kids Coalition or go to

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f48a9ae22a3ff2-health. The dates, times and locations are listed below.

Session #1 - Winter (1/6 to 2/11)

Date Time Location

Tuesday, January 06, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH

Tuesday, January 06, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio

Tuesday, January 06, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH

Wednesday, January 07, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH













Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH

Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio

Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH

Wednesday, February 04, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH

BRIEFLY SPEAKING

By Sharon Velasquez, Sustainer Rep to the Marketing Commi�ee

One chapter in the story of the Junior League of Youngstown is coming to an end, as the league will no longer host an

Angel Ball in December.

Following a sustainer survey and a reluctant recommendation by the JL Sustainer Board in October, the JLY membership

will vote to remove Angel Ball verbiage from the bylaws.

The event just seemed to have lived past its time. JLY Angel Ball commi�ees in the new millennium experienced

difficulty in a�racting angels and honorees to participate. In addition, a large portion of the JLY membership was not

a�ending the event, solely the members with children participating and their families and friends. With rising food

costs, the per person ticket price needed to be $65 to $75 per person to break even.

First Angel Ball

JLY’s first Angel Ball was held in 1960 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, with 300 members and husbands

a�ending to honor nine membersʹ daughters at the Youngstown Country Club. The Social Commi�ee, headed

by Glo Jones, handled the arrangements. Their working capital included tickets at $15 per couple and a $40 assessment

for each Angel, according to the JLY’s 50th Anniversary book. The early galas were debutant balls aimed at honoring

young women who graduated from high school and served as an introduction into society and their commitment to

future JLY membership. Angels were often escorted by other JLY members’ sons.

JLY records state, in 1962, there was a “calamity” in JLY Vice President Nancy Morrisʹ basement. The life-sized angels,

stored there for the Angel Ball, “scared the wits out of her cleaning lady.”

In 1963, the Social Commi�ee took over

the event and sold tickets for $17.50 a

couple. The Angel Ball was proudly

hosted each December and it proved to

be the gala event of the Youngstown

holiday season.

Participation Wanes

In 2000, the Angel Ball was canceled for

the first time due to a lack of

a�endees. It was at that time that the

policies were changed to include male

honorees. Additional changes were:

to host the Ball every other year rather

than yearly, expand the age of the par-

ticipants in the hopes that high school

students might be in ʹprom modeʹ and

more likely to a�end than returning col-

lege students, and include membersʹ

relatives rather than just children as

a�endees.

ERA OF ANGEL BALL COMES TO CLOSE

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Last Angel Ball

The last Angel Ball was held on Dec. 26,

2009, at The Lake Club in Poland with sev-

en angels, four male honorees and 175

guests in a�endance at the gala, chaired by

Anne�e Camacci and Ingrid Lundquist.

Each of the young women wore a tradition-

al white ball gown with white gloves and

carried a nosegay of lavender roses tied

with pewter satin ribbon. The angels

walEed the first dance with their fathers,

while the male honorees danced with their

mothers. Following the formal presenta-

tion, a sit down dinner feted the angels,

honorees, their families and invited guests.

The menu included Lake Club Salad, a duet

plate of filet mignon and rolled chicken

breast stuffed with spinach drizzled with

red pepper cream sauce, wild rice, French

green beans and pecan balls with fudge.

Hors d’hoeuvres of spanikopeta, stuffed

mushrooms and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon were butlered during cocktail hour. The invocation was given by

Rev. Dr. Charles J. Lundquist, grandfather of angel Bri�a Carson. The tables, appointed in earth tone dressings of ivory

linens and chocolate brown runners, were accented with centerpieces of glass compote bowls or a trio of glass vases with

floating candles, under a bed of lavender rose pedals and votive candles. The large rectangular king’s table at the center

of the room, where the angels and honorees and their escorts and dates were seated, was adorned with groupings of

ivory candles atop ivory candle sticks encrusted with pearls and vases holding the angels’ nosegays, all set on a back-

ground of lavender rose pedals and votive candles.

Evergreen trees glazed in white twinkle lights graced the room, along with large wreaths of holly and greenery tied with

copper bows. From the banquet room view, a backdrop of the Club’s scenic grounds displayed its large tree decorated in

multicolored lights and red velvet bows, accentuated by a white-light garland stairway. At the conclusion of dinner, the

angels and their escorts, as well as the honorees and their dates, participated in an introductory dance. Musical enter-

tainment was provided by Back Beat Band.

2011 and 2013

In 2011 and 2013, commi�ees were formed to plan An-

gel Balls, however the events were halted when 12 angels or

honorees did not commit to participating.

New Event to Come!

The purpose of the Angel Ball was to honor members’ chil-

dren, who were at least juniors or seniors in high school, for

their commitment to community service.

In October, the Sustainer Council recommended the creation

of a new event that honors members’ children and encour-

ages them to continue community service. A sustainer com-

mi�ee will be formed. Those interested in serving on this

commi�ee should contact Janice Ta�rie at jta�[email protected].

BRIEFLY SPEAKING

Agenda Item Discussion Action/Follow-Up

Welcome

Beth Drennen, President-Elect

Beth Drennen called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM.

She expressed thanks to Suzanne Barbati for hosting JLY at OH WOW!

Call for a Quorum and

Conflict of Interest Kelly Kiraly, President

A quorum of the General Membership was established by Kelly Kiraly. No conflicts of interest were reported.

Approval of October

2014 General Mem-

bership Meeting

Minutes

Jennifer Soloman,

Recording Secretary

No corrections or additions were made to the October 2014 General Mem-bership Meeting Minutes.

Jennifer Soloman made a mo-tion to approve the October

2014 General Membership

Meeting Minutes. Cheryl McAr-

thur 2nd the motion. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Maggie Adams, Treasurer

Maggie Adams asked that everyone please consult the November Briefly for detailed information regarding financials. If anyone would like an elec-

tronic copy, please e-mail Maggie.

As of September 30, 2014:

Checking: $20562.33

Money Market $35933.05

Total Checking & Savings $56876.09

Community Foundation: $86935.91 Total Assets: $145,290.00

Total Current Liabilities: $21,599.79

Total Liabilities & Equity: $145,290.00

Total Income Fiscal Year to Date: $62,490.61 Total Expenses Fiscal Year to Date: $50,491.05

Net Income Fiscal Year to Date: $11,999.56

Amanda Frost made a motion to approve the financials as

presented. Leah Wilson 2nd the

motion. Motion carried.

There will be a finance commit-

tee meeting Thursday, Novem-

ber 20, beginning at 5:15 PM,

at the League office. Anyone is welcomed to attend. At this

first meeting, an action plan

and framework within which to

move forward, as well the best days of the week and time to

meet will be the focus. Please

let Maggie Adams know if you

will be attending. If you are unable to make it, please let

her know if you have any ideas

for discussion as well as dates/

times that are convenient – there will be plenty of opportu-

nities to attend if you are not

able to make the first meeting.

Healthy Kids Coalition

Beth Drennen, President-Elect AND

Kim Urig,

R&D Chair

Healthy Kids Coalition is an opportunity to showcase what JLY membership is capable of!

An orientation for all volunteers will be held: Tuesday, December 9 at the

Auditorium at Southwoods, so all volunteers will be familiar with the recipes and receive more information as to their duties and responsibilities at each

session.

JLY Holiday Social will follow the orientation on Tuesday, December 9. Lo-cation TBD.

Volunteer Sign-Ups & Timeline: Beth Drennen discussed that signupgeni-

us.com will be used for the volunteer sign-ups. At least one JLY member will need to be at each session. The first session will be January 6, 2015. Akron

Children’s Hospital will provide teen volunteers. The link to sign-up will be

emailed to members on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. The deadline to

sign-up will be December 5, 2014.

Kim Urig referenced the easy snacks/recipes to be demonstrated at the

sessions and encouraged all members present (at the GMM) to sample the

tasty treats. The concept is to introduce those present at the sessions that cooking does not have to be difficult and is much healthier and more af-

fordable than take-out.

The Junior League of Youngstown November General Membership Meeting Minutes

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Membership

Laura Rumble, Co-Chair

One-on-One’s will be held: Thursday, November 13 & Tuesday, November 25.

Laura Rumble reminded everyone to please sign-up prior to leaving the

November GMM.

Sustainer Hostesses: Marilyn Wagmiller (Canfield): Thursday, November 13

Phyllis Ricchiuti (Poland): Thursday, November 25

Paperwork is to be completed in advance and e-mailed/mailed to your

advisor in advance of your assigned One-on-One. 2014-2015 Advisors: Marion Dunham, Kristen Frank, Liz Kijowski, Tara Mady

Marketing

Tara Mady, Chair

Holiday Social will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, following the Healthy Kids Coalition orientation. Please consult Briefly for further details.

Location TBD.

Done in a Days

Beth Drennen, Presi-

dent Elect

Shellie Warino,

Chair (absent)

Peace Race t-shirts are now available; e-mail Shellie Warino to receive yours (if you were a volunteer at the event).

Shellie Warino delivered the canned goods to the food bank; they were

very grateful and a thank-you note was received.

November’s DIAD opportunity is volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank: Tuesday, November 18 from 9:00-1:00 PM. Five volunteers are needed for

this to be successful.

Friday evening, December 5: December DIAD will be the Youngstown Holi-

day Parade. Sign-up sheet is available.

Nominating

Leah Wilson, Chair

Nominating Committee will be applying for various AJLI Awards –deadline is in December and rapidly approaching.

Looking for: President-Elect, Treasurer, Nominating Committee Member

Members of the Nominating Committee will be present at the One-on-One

sessions for any questions members may have regarding the nominating process.

Consult JLY Yearbook for re-

quirement information. Appli-

cations are due: November 30, 2014.

Provisionals

Danielle Surko, Co-Chair

Last Provisional meeting addressed various aspects/sub-groups of JLY. Next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18, at the JLY office at which

time storyboarding will occur.

Training & Education

Heather Elder,

Chair

Introduction of Speak-

er: Suzanne Barbati,

OH WOW!

*November GMM took place in the INSPIRE WORKS Room. *In the INSPIRE WORKS Room, the PDCA process is followed: Plan, Do,

Check, Act.

*Members were led through an experiment to test absorbency of various

materials. *Suzanne Barbati provided a background and history of OHWOW!

*Blueprints of “Kids in the Kitchen” were available for viewing, but were

asked to be kept confidential.

*OH WOW! has an endowment and has remained in the black for the last three years.

*Members present were led on a tour.

*Brochures were distributed.

*Feel free to call Suzanne Barbati at any time.

Training & Education

Heather Elder, Chair

January Neighborhood Meetings to be held at four locations: *Girard: Collen Novosel *Boardman: Marty Bushey

*Canfield: Mary Jo Fagert *Poland: Ingrid Lundquist

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Addresses will be posted in December Briefly, along with a follow-up e-mail sent in January.

Closing Remarks

Beth Drennen, President-Elect

Announcements: *November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month, *Peanut Butter Lover’s Month

*After-meeting social to be held at Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts, Downtown

Youngstown

Next GMM: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Neighborhood Meetings Locations: Sustainers’ Home (as listed above)

Adjournment Beth Drennen initiated a mo-tion to adjourn the November

11, 2014 General Membership

Meeting at 7:38 PM. Danielle

Surko 2nd the motion. Motion carried.

(continued)

Respectfully submitted: Jennifer Soloman—November 12, 2014

The Junior League of Youngstown

The Commerce Building

201 E. Commerce Street, Suite 320

Youngstown, OH 44503

Place Postage

Here

2014-2015 General Membership Meetings & Done in a Days

DATE LOCATION TOPIC DONE IN A DAY

January 13, 2015 Neighborhood Meetings

Hosted by Sustainers

Group Discussion Healthy Kids Coalition

Opportunities

February 10, 2015

Main Library–

Downtown Youngstown

Becky Keck from SMARTS (Students

Motivated by the Arts)

OH WOW! The Roger &

Gloria Jones Center for

Science & Technology

March 10, 2015

*Bring A Friend*

Austintown Library Danielle Dillon– Community

Outreach for CASH

(Coordinated Action for School

Health) Coalition

Junior Achievement

April 14, 2015 Home for Kids in

Boardman or Niles

(or Main Library)

Danette Palmer– Coordinator of

Marketing & Development- Home

for Kids - Foster Care

300 Sisters in Red and

Iron Roots Urban Farm

May 19, 2015 TBA Annual Dinner- 85th Anniversary Streetscape and

OH WOW!

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