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Newsletter of the Junior League of Galveston County Inc.Celebrating 85 years of Service

April 2012

in this issue2 contents3 from the editor/contributors4 from the president5 from the president6 kudos korner7 april meeting8 annual awards9 annual awards10 membership report11 provisional sustainer tea12 caf13 committee update14 patient perks15 fundraising16 annual dinner17 placement18 provisional project19 sponsor thank you20 Soles4Souls21 calendar22 JLGC mission and vision

Have an idea or submission forTropical Topics? To be included inthe May issue, please send it byApril 20 to Stevy Curbow [email protected]. Ilook forward to hearing from you.

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from the editorSpring is here and the bluebonnets are blooming!Each time I drive down 96 in League City and seethe kids running through the bluebonnets(pobably away from mommy's camera) I amreminded about how much I love springtime inTexas. I, for one, have always taken advantage ofhow great our state is and even better, our littlecommunity.

Many of us,myself included, grewup in this area,went away to college and came home. Becausethis is home. And I am so proud to be a part of agroup ofwomenwho are committed to enrichingourcommunityandmaking it abetterplace to liveand serve.

As this league yearwraps up, that's right, only onemore month left, it's hard not to think about all ofthe fun that was had and all of the good that wasdone.

Congratulations to the BBTB committee on aspectacular event. I'm sure our wallets are a littlelight and I know my little one has a much cutercloset!

Happy Spring, friends!

Stevy


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The Junior League ofGalveston CountyTropical Topics

Editor

Stevy Curbow

Committee

Liz Rogers

PresidentYvette Schulz

Junior League CouncilVPs & Chairs

President Elect/ParliamentarianAmanda Gaido

Community Vice PresidentAmy Brown

Communications VPHolly Pelletier

Finance Vice PresidentCindi Lyons

Fundraising Vice PresidentShannon Lecoq

Membership Vice PresidentMolly Crow

SecretaryLynsey Ginsberg

Sustaining Advisor/President

Doryn Glenn

Community Advisors

William (Bill) C. Ansel, CPA

Holly McManus

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from the president

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Thanks to all for your attendance and participation at the March GeneralMeeting! April is upon us and our annual meeting celebration is just aroundthe corner! Although many are beginning transitions into new roles, we stillhave much to do. May 31, official last day of the League year, will be herebefore we know it!

What a month the Fundraising Council has had! Fundraising workeddiligently for a great turnout at the Boutique by the Bay. The event wasfabulous thanks to theBoutiqueby theBaycommittee, Fundraisingcommittee,and theFinanceandCommunications councils! Theevent couldnothavebeensuccessful without their teamwork to ensure that Breakfast at Tiffany’s, thefashion show and the market went off without a hitch. The Cookbookcommitteeandall of the smilingmembersworking themarket ensured thatwehad great traffic and that the booth looked amazing. Way to sell and promotethe book ladies!

Cookbook is busy finalizing preparations for the upcoming Beachside KitchenTours and thus has begun its transitionwith next year’s Cookbook team. AmyBrown was selected as the incoming Cookbook chairman and Melissa Slimpas the Wholesale Coordinator co-chair. Melissa has assumed the currentresponsibility of wholesale accounts to assist our dearest Hayley Hardcastlewhom is taking a break to tend to her new bundle of joy. We requestmembership’s assistance with opening new wholesale accounts instead ofreopening current accounts. Those are being serviced and details will beannounced at the April General Meeting. The committee has securedwonderful kitchens for the tour (many thanks to those that volunteeredhomes!). The Tour is going to be fantastic so help spread the word. There areplenty of tickets available and can be purchased directly from the website!


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Creating Connections has regrouped andworking toward servicing a varietyof non-profits and lending Cookbook a hand to complete the year. This willbe a great opportunity for the committee to focus on the reorganization forCreating Connections next year.

CAF/Scholarship has distributed grant applications to several 501c(3)organizations in need and scholarship applications to Galveston County highschools. We are looking forward to presenting these awards soon and wouldlove to see you all at the Scholarship Tea in April to show your support.

The April General Meeting will be focused on finalizing and voting on anyrevisions to the Bylaws and Standing Rules, hearing more about theProvisional Project, finalizing chairman positions, Cookbook Tour andopportunities and the outcome for Boutique by the Bay.

I hope to see you at the Scholarship Tea onWednesday, April 25, Sustainer Teaon Thursday, April 26 and at the Annual Meeting on Monday, May 7 at thebeautiful historic Tremont House in Galveston. Be on the lookout for theinvitations!

Have a greatweek and remember to take some time to smell the roses as springis quickly in full bloom. See you at the April meeting!

Fondly,Yvette


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kudos kornerCongratulations to Jenny Kelly for receiving theMarchMemberof the Month award! This month’s award goes to a memberwhom many have been impressed by her continuousdemonstration of respect, generosity and teamwork. During theBall, fundraising preparations and other volunteer events, sheoffered her assistance to all that needed her. Her “can do”attitude is something we should all adopt. She has gone aboveand beyond her usual committee duties and best of all…she didit with a smile on her face and a spring in her step. Kudos JennyKelly!

Our core values

Teamwork: Respectfully caring for each other and those we serveRespect: Humility in our successes and grace in our challengesIntegrity: Honesty and integrity in all our interactionsGenerosity: Being thankful for and sharing our opportunities and blessingsLearning: Passionately pursuing making a difference in JLGC by being a lifelong learner

Do you know a member that deserves the spotlight? Nominate her for Member of the Month.Complete a nomination form at the November general meeting or E-mail Yvette Schulz [email protected].

Member of the Month Nomination

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Month:

Reason for nomination (required to count):

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Join us as we celebrate the

joys of springtime

April General Meeting

Monday, April 9, 2012

Ashton Villa

Galveston, TX

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Calling all Active and Provisionals! We have recognized members that have gone above and beyond their membership role and demonstrated our core values monthly. It is now time to spotlight those special JLGC members that have gone above and beyond and demonstrated our values all year. Awards for Provisional of the Year, Active of the Year, Chairman of the Year and Sustainer of the Year will be presented at the Annual Meeting on Monday, May 7. To be considered, please provide the reason and/or examples of why you have nominated a member for the respective category. Please submit the nomination ballot to Yvette Schulz at [email protected] or at the April General Meeting. You may also complete and submit the form directly from the JLGC website homepage at www.jlgalveston.org. For questions, please call (409) 457-5219. Deadline to submit is April 16 to allow for preparations.

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membership reportHappy Birthday to our Memberswith April birthdays! Cheers toyou!

Send your news and announcements [email protected] or [email protected]

Is your birthday missingfrom the list? You mustlog in to the JLGCwebsite and edit yourmember profile.

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April 1- Andrea Sunseri

April 2- Tonka LanePaula Roberts

April 3- Phyllis MilsteinApril 4- Victoria Green

Sheridan Willey

April 7- Molly Crow

April 9- Lori CarnesCynthia Matthews

April 10-Lynda AdamsMichelle Gordon

April 12-Sharon Raimer

April 13-Linda Nathan

April 14-Christine ArcariCynthia Buckley

April 15-Leigh IguessTessa Skipper

April 16-Peggy Rapp

April 17-Molly Zolas

April 18-Karen Ann EversColleen LaineStephanie Doyle

April 22-Joan Hyatt

April 24-KariBeth Gentry

April 25-Gerry Hornstein

April 26-Gayle Monsour

April 28-Edie Harrington

April 29-Gayle PlackemeierGina Thomas

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The Community Assistance Fund (CAF) provides our league with a way to respond to theshort-term, immediate fundingneedsof eligiblenon-profit agencies inGalvestonCounty,whichmeet specific criteria andguidelines including those of an emergencynature, thosewhich develop or expand a significant service to the community, and those which arefacing the possibility of disruption to their services. Applications are mailed out to non-profit agencies that serve Galveston County and money is distributed accordingly in thespring. Per the Standing Rules, it is a permanent project.

In the spring of 2011, Board approved the recommendation of Community Research/Project Development (CRPD) to sunset CAF and redistribute that money per membershipvote. CAF struggled for several years to get applicants and it appeared that therewas littlevalue in the program. Membership voted to cancel the program and redistribute thosefunds to the Scholarship program. However, Board noted to revisit the financialdistribution this year, the required budgeting changes were never made, and CAFremained within the Standing Rules. Because of this, CAF grants are being awarded thisspring. During the review of these revisions and to ensure this would be done for nextyear, it was brought to Board’s attention that incorrect information had been providedwhen researching to sunset a permanent project like CAF. Because this is a permanentproject, it should not have been and cannot be canceled. Therefore it was not eligible fora vote and the results from that ballot are disqualified.

The Community Assistance Fund will continue to be distributed as before. In an effort toensure thatwe are reaching asmanynon-profits as possible. The current CAFmailing listwill be published in an upcoming edition of theWednesdayWeekly Notes. Membershipis encouraged to review this list and submit any necessary revisions. Members are alsoencouraged tohelp JLGCspread thewordbypersonallynotifyinganynon-profits that youare involved with andmake them aware of the program. Please note that the applicationprocess is available on our website at www.jlgalveston.org under the In Action tab-Projects- Community Assistance Fund & College Scholarships. Additionally, thecommittee will be looking at other avenues for community awareness including othermedia outlets.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Amy Brown [email protected].

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committee updatesOutreach Opportunities

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, to allourwonderful volunteers….you arewhatmake these events so much fun! We stillhave a few events available to get yourcommunity hours!

April 20 and 21 - Child Advocacy Centerof Galveston

Junior League will be painting a mural onthewalls of the children’s waiting room tomake itmore festive andwarm for the kidsthat come through the facility.

An additional shift has been set up Friday,April 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to helpprep for the mural.

Monday, May 6 – The 38th AnnualGalveston Historical Home Tour

Junior League will be in charge of theRunge House at 1301 Market Street. Notonly is this an opportunity help showcaseone of Galveston’s most beautiful homesduring the Historic Home tour but GHF isalso letting the Junior League promote allthe great workwe have accomplished thisyear.

Shifts are available from 9:30 a.m. to 6p.m.

******Please signupon themember sectionof the Junior League website to volunteerat any of our upcoming events. Foradditional information please contactDeborah Jones at [email protected]

T.A. Building HoursThe officewill be closedMay 14-18 as Valwill be away on vacation.

The office will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday through Friday the week of May21-24.

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Fleece Update: All available fleece has beenchecked out for the blanket projects. Pleasebring completed blankets to the April Generalmeeting. The final deadline for turning inblankets will be at Annual Dinner in May, butsooner than that is better :) Please contactRachelKeehn, [email protected], if you are unableto complete yourblankets by thedesignated timeor if you have questions about the blanketproject.

Calling all Professional Women: May Event atRonald McDonald House Galveston, Date: TBDWehave been approached to helpwith a specialproject during the Spring mural painting atRonald McDonald House, Resume writing - Asthe Ball High students in the PASS:TIMES cohortcomplete their Junior year of high school, theyneed support to focus on professional skills forcollege and careers. Having a working resumeserves the students as a document of theirexperience, a reflection of their interests, and atool to guide them for what skills they want orneed to develop in the future. For the Spring2012 project, we have set a goal that EVERYcohort member who comes for the mural eventwill leave with a resume they can build on intheir future.To reach this goal, we need support from JLGCvolunteers who (alongwith their laptop) can sitone-on-one with students to help themdocument theiracademic, extra-curricular, andcivic engagement experience. PASS:TIMEShas abasic resume for the volunteers to use, and wewill provide a quick “tips” discussion for thevolunteers before they begin working with thestudents. The studentswill come out to paint themural; they will leave with civic engagementexperience AND a resume documenting theirwork!Our hope is that we might find 3-4 extra

volunteers to support us so that we can supportthe students with this life skill. *If we havemorevolunteers, we will expand the student supportto include interviewing skills. The idealvolunteer would have the followingbackground:

• A personal laptop they can bring to theevent (required)• Strong MSWord skills to use a template,format a document, and save/send thecompleted document.• Personal experience writing or updatingtheir professional resumewithin thepast 2years.• A personal story about how their resumehas supported them in reaching theircollege or career goals.• Experience working with or teachingteens and/or a belief that investing time insupporting teens is time well spent.• Experience interviewing prospectiveemployees is a plus!

Volunteers would be at the Ronald McDonaldHouse at the same time as the mural, but sittingunder the shaded area, in comfortable chairs,andworking for30minat a timewith individualstudents. Time slotswill beavailableon the JLGCwebsite for both the morning and afternoononce the date is finalized. Volunteers would bewelcome to stayafter their volunteer slot topainta little alongside the students they aresupporting in their professional growth.The sooner students begin thinking about theirprofessional skills and keeping a document of itin a resume, the more successful they are likelyto be. Our PASS:TIMES survey shows that thevastmajority of the students in the cohort do notget resume writing support outside of thePASS:TIMES model. Volunteers for this projectwould really be filling a gap that will benefit thestudents for years to come!

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OurTropical Topics deadline proved toomuch forusthismonth, asBoutiqueby theBay justpassed thedaythis was due. Please bear with us and hold on untilnext month's issue for details and pictures,documenting what was a truly lovely event.

For those of you unfortunate enough not to bethere, the Ballroom was absolutely aglow withTiffany blue and crystal. The sunshine of a perfectlygorgeous day shone through the windows, creatinga truly magical atmosphere.

The Style Show was a huge success and garneredmuch audience response...all good, of course!Thanks to all of our models (and their mommies!)whowere so patient through fittings and rehearsals.TheoriginalChloeDaodesignsmodeledwere ahugehit. Chloe even had a booth in the shopping arenaandwas on hand to speak to personally to shoppers.

The Sponsor areawas a true oasis for tired sponsorsbetween shopping binges, beautifully decoratedandcompletewithachocolate fountain,WineandMimosas and even a MASSEUSE! Seriously! TheBag Checkwas awelcome respite formany a bagfull. Great idea, ladies! BBTB Committee reallyoutdid themselves in there! Andcongratulationsto the Sponsors who won the Door Prizes.

Please be on the lookout inWednesdayWeeklyNotes's and in this very spotnext issue formoredetailed results of the big event.

Congratulations to Kathy Glass and her teamfor an amazing day!

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Photos can be ordered from Barron & BarronPhotography


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Please Join us at our

Annual Dinner

"All amazing journeys must come to an end,but think of the new adventure we will begin"

Monday, May 7, 2012

6 p.m.

The Tremont House

2300 Ship's Mechanic Row

Galveston, Texas 77550

Kindly respond by April 23, 2012

Payment can be made online, at the April general meeting orby mailing

checks for $35 to JLGC , 210 Kempner Avenue, Galveston, TX77550

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Welcome to the 2012-2012 chairs!

Adopt a School-Lynsey GinsbergCreating Connections-Lori Crossno

Creating Connections co-chair-Christine OliverPatient Perks co-chair-Lisa Higgins

Outreach Opportunity co-chair-Emily LindbergGirls on the Run-Laura Flowers

Jr. Jr. Leaguers-Island-Trisha LeimerMainland-Shana Marcon

Kids in the Kitchen-Sheyanne ChanCAF/Scholarship-Christine ArcariArrangements-Catherine Griffen

Newssheet-Liz RogersWebmaster-Yvette SchulzCookbook-Amy Brown

Wholesale Account Coordinator-Melissa SlimpAsst. Treasurer-Leslie Wilks and Susan Cecilia

Fundraising-Liz HensonSilent Auction Chair-Bernadette Barbee

Holiday Ball-Ronnie RappSponsor Party-Kathy GlassEvent Chair-Stephanie Vasut

Administrative Services-Christi JensenCR/PD-Candice FreemanAP/Bylaws-Molly Crow

Public Relations-Stevy CurbowEducation-Shannon Lecoq

Fund Development-Janet HoffmanMembership Development-Angie Brown

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JLGC Provisional Class Project 2012

ST. VINCENT’S LITERACY AND EXPECTANT MOTHER

EDUCATION DAY

Purpose: To educate children and parents on the importance of literacy in their everyday lives and future. To educate new and expectant mothers on mental and health issues related to the birth

and care of an infant.

Activities: Book give away, book readings, UTMB nurse speakers on health, diaper change and

formula making stations, goodie bag giveaways and more!

Donations Needed by Friday April 20, 2012: new or gently used children’s books (english and

spanish), diapers, and baby formula

Bring Donations to a JLGC meeting or contact (Books) Kelley Caballero (832) 594-7669 or

(Diaper and Formula) Frances Valencia (210) 289-3053

Event Date: Friday April 20, 2012 Time: 3:00-6:00pm

Location: St. Vincent’s House 2817 Post Office St Galveston, TX 77550

The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is an organization of women committed to

promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is

exclusively educational and chairtable.

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A HUGE thank you to our Sponsors and attendees of Boutique by the Bay!! With yourgenerous support this fundraiser was a success. Thank you again for yourcontributions to Junior League of Galveston County’s projects and our commitment toour community.

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Celeste Stein DesignsEdward Jones InvestmentA Craig EilandMatthews IncLynch and CoDr Virginia NisbetTesa Skipper

Amy BrownJennifer Caffey

Mandy ChambersMolly CrowAmanda GaidoAshley GroupHayley HardcastleMichelle HollandLori HoskinsJenny KellyCara KozaShannon Lecoq

Emily LindbergAnna Raimer McDonaldYvette SchulzHeidi SeigalStephanie StathokosLaura Strban FlowersKathy TempletonCandace WeberKatie Zeka

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JLGC spring collection drive- Soles4Souls®

This year’s JLGC’s participation on the planningcommittee for the 2012 Annual Galveston Chamberof Commerce CelebratingWomen:Mind, Body, SpiritConference is to once again coordinate a collectiondrive. The committee selected to partner withSoles4Soles®, a non-profit organization, to collectnew or gently used shoes in all sizes male and female.We will be collecting shoes at the March, April and

Maymeetings. Please help us by pairing your shoes with a rubber band ifpossible. This will help speed up the process for delivery. Shoes collectedwill not only be distributed internationally, but within our owncommunity! Soles4Souls® collects new shoes to give relief to the victimsof abject suffering and collects used shoes to support micro-businessefforts to eradicate poverty. They procure shoes and get them to those inneed locally and internationally. Soles4Souls® accepts all types of shoes:athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance,flip flops, just as long as they are new orgently worn.

For more information aboutSoles4Souls, please visit: http://www.soles4souls.org/

For more information about this year’sWomen’s Conference, please visit:http://www.galvestonchamber.com/Custom2.asp?pageid=2898

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General Mtg,6 p.m, AshtonVilla

ProvisionalCommunityEducation, 6:30

AJLI Annual Conference - Executive Council April19-21April 21-Admin Services Mtg, TA Bldg, 10 a.m.

Provisional project,3-6, Saint Vincent'sHouse

MuralPainting, 10-4,ChildAdvocacyCenter

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NominatingPlacement 6p.m,TBD

Relay for LifeLuninary, JJL-I,5-8, MoodyGardens

ScholarshipTea, TA Bldg,time TBD

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Board Mtg,6:30 p.m, TABuilding

Kitchen Tour, 4p.m. to 7 p.m.

KITK, 10-12

Board ReportsDue

Provisional/Sustainer Tea5:30-7:30,Jocelyn Sullivan'shome

Board Mtg,6:30 p.m,Mainland

AnnualReports Due to

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JJL-IslandEnd of YearMeeting6 p.m. TABldg

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HomesTour, 10a.m.,Galveston

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the junior league ofgalveston county, inc.

_______________________________mission:

The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is anorganization of women committed to promotingvoluntarism, developing the potential of women,and improving communities through the effectiveaction and leadership of trained volunteers. Itspurpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

vision:Improving the opportunities and life experiences

for the residents of Galveston County.

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