2017-2018 Board of Directors President Jennifer L. Webber President Elect Jennifer Kautz President Elect Elect Dana Paulson Executive Secretary Kelsey Bryson Treasurer Kendra Freeck Communications Chair Jennifer Massey Community Council Leader Dana Henry Fund Development Council Leader Helen Laferriere Membership Council Leader Christina Rodriguez Sustaining Advisor Lynn Mullowney Cabrera Parliamentarian Dana Paulson Nominating Chair Tonya Bush Phone: (406) 652-6272 Fax: (406) 652-6299 E-mail: [email protected]We’re on the Web! www.juniorleagueofbillings.org Mission Statement: The Junior League of Billings is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Jabberwock FEBRUARY 2018 VOL. 49, ISSUE #6 President’s Message It is a privilege to serve as the President of the Junior League of Billings and to be a part of JLB’s storied history of service to the Billings community. Founded in 1954 as a service league, now known as The Junior League of Billings, Inc., we joined the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) in 1970. The current Board is actively focusing on ways to celebrate and educate those near and far about the impact JLB has had in the Billings community, with a culmination of celebration of our 50 th Anniversary of joining AJLI, to be celebrated in the year of 2020. While 2020 will mark the 50 th anniversary of JLB’s association with AJLI, 2024 will mark the 70 th year of service in Billings. We have a lot to celebrate! Spring, associated with fresh beginnings, is an opportune time for this Board to invest in strategic planning. We have already begun this discussion at our first Board Meeting in January of 2018. Our continued values, continuity in meeting our mission in everything we do, will be a continuing conversation as we transition to the 2018- 2019 year, with Jennifer Kautz at the helm. In any part of life: personal, professional, voluntarism, and more, at some point, even for a quick moment, you will ask yourself “Why?” Why am here? Why I am advocating this position? At this moment, right now? This year, Lynn Mullowney Cabrera, Sustaining Advisor, has invited Sustainers to speak at every General Membership Meeting. Each of them has shared the impact their time with JLB has had on their lives, whether training programs, decades long friendships, and quite clearly the impact they have made, and continue to make, in the Billings Community. As we work on celebrating JLB’s impact in the Billings Community through service, training, and more, we invite you to share your time, talent, experience, and your “why” so that we may capture the rich history of the Junior League of Billings and the women who have made such an impact. Jennifer L. Webber JLB President, 2017-2018
Mission Statement: The Junior League of Billings is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of
trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Jabberwock FEBRUARY 2018 VOL. 49, ISSUE #6
President’s Message
It is a privilege to serve as the President of the Junior League of Billings and to be a part of JLB’s storied history of service to the Billings community. Founded in 1954 as a service league, now known as The Junior League of Billings, Inc., we joined the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) in 1970. The current Board is actively focusing on ways to celebrate and educate those near and far about the impact JLB has had in the Billings community, with a culmination of celebration of our 50
th Anniversary
of joining AJLI, to be celebrated in the year of 2020. While 2020 will mark the 50
th anniversary of JLB’s association with AJLI, 2024 will
mark the 70th year of service in Billings. We have a lot to celebrate!
Spring, associated with fresh beginnings, is an opportune time for this Board to invest in strategic planning. We have already begun this discussion at our first Board Meeting in January of 2018. Our continued values, continuity in meeting our mission in everything we do, will be a continuing conversation as we transition to the 2018-2019 year, with Jennifer Kautz at the helm. In any part of life: personal, professional, voluntarism, and more, at some point, even for a quick moment, you will ask yourself “Why?” Why am here? Why I am advocating this position? At this moment, right now? This year, Lynn Mullowney Cabrera, Sustaining Advisor, has invited Sustainers to speak at every General Membership Meeting. Each of them has shared the impact their time with JLB has had on their lives, whether training programs, decades long friendships, and quite clearly the impact they have made, and continue to make, in the Billings Community. As we work on celebrating JLB’s impact in the Billings Community through service, training, and more, we invite you to share your time, talent, experience, and your “why” so that we may capture the rich history of the Junior League of Billings and the women who have made such an impact.
Jennifer L. Webber JLB President, 2017-2018
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Thank you to our Sustainers Mary Jane Knisely, Allison Murphine, Lynae Gilbert, Paige Spalding and Karen Gall for sharing their
experiences with us.
FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Billings Petroleum Club 22nd floor, Double Tree Hotel
Council Meetings: 6:00 p.m. General Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
Hope to See Everyone There!
Cobb Salad Fish Tacos Turkey Melt
$16.50 payable to the JL of Billings
You are welcome to bring donations for West Park Village to the General Member-ship Meeting on February 13th.
February 3 Laundry Day at BYOB Laundry
February 7
Knit and Crochet at Mazevo Coffee
February 8 Montana Rescue Mission - Prepare
and Serve Meal organized by Community Council
February 27
Board Meeting
February 28 Training Opportunity: Event Planning
at Better to Gather
Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader… They set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role –
always about the goal.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BILLINGS WANTS YOU FOR LEADERSHIP!!
“Open Season” is now open for those members interested in the following positions for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors:
President Elect Elect Executive Secretary Treasurer Communications Chair Community Council Leader Fund Development Council Leader Membership Council Leader Nominating Committee Member (does not sit on the actual board)
Applications (online) are now being accepted. What: All positions above are accepting applications. All are one (1) year positions, with the exception of the Nominat-
ing Committee Member (a two (2) year position). Who: Criteria for each position includes one (1) year of active service in the JLB with the exception of Nominating, who
should have no less than five (5) years of active membership or previous board experience on the JLB Board of Di-rectors.
The Nominating Committee looks for candidates who have a broad perspective, have the courage to dissent, have credibility among peers, are flexible, have good interpersonal skills, demonstrate leadership qualities, are risk takers, accountable and are thoughtful and visionaries. Qualified candidates for open positions are slated through objective evaluations and interviews. Candidates should be prepared to foster the mission of the League through established goals of improved member engagement, fund development, and commitment to community involvement. Where: Applications are online (https://www.juniorleagueofbillings.org)
Under “Members”, sign in to AJLI. Under “My League”, click “Online Forms”. Click “Nominating Application”.
When: Open now through Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Upon receipt of applications, the Nominating Committee will contact each respective applicant to schedule an in–person interview.
We encourage all interested to apply! If you have questions, please feel free to contact Tonya Bush, Michelle Breum, or Amber Goulet. Tonya Bush, Nominating Chair [email protected]
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. –
Happy New Year! I hope your 2018 is off to a great start; I know I am excited about what the new year will bring.
Community council started 2018 with our laundry day project. We tried out the first Sunday of the month and did 54 wash loads and 1,282 dry minutes. We have set up an ad-hoc subcommittee that is working on how to get the laundry project to be viable on its own, with the deadline of the end of April. If you are interested in serving on this committee, contact Dana Paulson - [email protected]. Moving forward we have 2 dates set for laundry Saturday February 3 9am-1pm and Sunday March 4th from 9am-1pm both at BYO laundry.
Coming up we will be setting days/times to serve meals at the MRM which is going to be lead by Kelsey Bryson and at the Ronald McDon-ald house which will be lead by Whitney Williams. In addition, we will be doing a “kids in the kitchen” even at Wild Words in February tying into literacy with recipes. Stay tuned for more information as details emerge on all three!
As always, if you have ideas on projects that you want to see JLB be a part of, please reach out to a member of the Community Council.
Cheers to 2018! Dana Henry
Community Council Chair
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
January General Meeting
PARLIAMENTARIAN This month’s article is focused on voting procedures of the League. After listening to the panel of Sustainers during the January General Membership Meeting I decided that instead of quoting the League By-Laws I would share some of their quotes regarding their League journey. This too, could be the experience that you have while in the League if you choose to self-nominate and proceed through the voting procedure.
“Whatever you choose to put into the League you will get at least 100% back.”
“Being involved helps you learn because the League is a safe place to learn.”
“You get to meet woman with a variety of experiences (personal and professional)”
“Don’t be scared, have fun!”
“Be willing to try it!” “Just do it!”
“Being in the League allows you to spend time with an amazing group of ladies where you will develop relationships and learn new skills.
“Civility, team building, training, conflict resolution, community connection, networking, learn that you are capable, give the best you have and know that it’s enough, ability to see your impact, see growth within the League and yourself, and access to top tear Leaders and Training”.
If you have questions regarding the nominating process or voting procedures please don’t hesitate to contact anyone on the Board of Directors, read the League By-Laws, or join us at the next General Membership Meeting where members will continue to receive information on this entire process. Respectfully, Dana Paulson Parliamentarian and President Elect-Elect
RUNNING STELLAR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: A CON-VERSATION WITH YOUNG NONPROFIT LEADERS
Featuring: Akilah B. King, Senior Manager, Development & Program Operations and Bethany Brichta, Senior Manager, External Relations, Room to Grow
Akilah King and Bethany Brichta are emerging leaders in Room to Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty over the critical first three years of their development. With locations in NYC and Boston, the organization's research-informed program focuses on eradicat-ing the associated developmental and achievement gaps of growing up in poverty, ultimately breaking the cycle of intergen-erational poverty.
In this webinar, our speakers will talk about their organization's approach to service, its program model, and how it rigorously
evaluates the program’s impact. As young professionals, they have a unique perspective on taking on the responsibilities of leadership within their organiza-tion, and they will discuss their journeys as new leaders. Lastly, they will pro-vide insight for League members volunteering in community programs about effective involvement with organizations and the people they serve.
You will walk away with a good sense of:
Effective program delivery and well-designed impact evaluation
The career journeys of young professionals leading nonprofit programs
How to help your League achieve meaningful and lasting impact in its com-
munity
Join us for this exciting presentation by young and coming leaders!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS ACTIVES February 16 Alisha Bellile February 17 Darci Hertz February 19 Chardonnay Vance February 20 Tonya Bush SUSTAINERS February 2 Karen McComish February 5 Gloria Speed February 5 Mary Underriner February 6 Marilyn Floberg February 14 Allison Murphine February 15 Bobbi Blain February 18 Laura Simonsen February 19 Nancy Fisher February 24 Carol Ramirez February 25 Mary Vaughan February 25 Susan Stewart February 25 Ann Rehrig February 26 Julie Durrett February 28 Susan McCormick February 29 Karen Morrow
FUND DEVELOPMENT
Hope everyone is having a great winter! Our council is starting to prepare for MPM in November 2018. We will have bingo raffle basket sign up at the Febru-ary General Meeting. We are asking items be dropped off by May. We hope to get a head start in preparing the baskets this year. We also hope to solicit busi-nesses before their charitable funds are allocated for the year. As a council, we have also discussed the importance of building relationships with sponsors. Our goal is to partner with individuals and businesses that would like to support our mission. We will be providing the League with education about fundraising, and building and maintaining these relationships. We are hoping to provide education at GMM in March. More information to come. Helen Laferriere Fund Development Leader
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MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL I would first like to start off by saying congratulations to all our new members who were pinned this past January meeting. We look forward to all the great things you are going to learn and your impact with the League. As you begin you rotation on the different committees, I encourage you to become active and involved and learn as much as possible before determining your place-ment for next year. I am excited to see some of you jump right in and lead projects! Our February general meeting kicks off our new orientation class with poten-tial members. This is going to be a great spring session led by Amber Erlenbusch. If you know anyone who wasn’t able to attend the new member social, please invite them to GMM in February. We also have some great trainings and socials planned for the spring, so stay tuned! Christina Rodriguez Membership Council Leader
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On January 12, 2018, the Junior League of Billings hosted a women’s conference entitled “Apply Within”.
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Pat Ruzich sharing her Roadmap to Success and Shortcuts to Change.
Members of the JLB and the Billings’ community learning from Pat Ruzich.
