Tropical Topics

tropical topicsNovember 2011

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

in this issue2 contents3 from the editor/contributors4 general meeting5 from the president6 from the president7 from the president8 kudos korner9 jlgc barcode10 jlgc barcode11 fundraising12 holiday ball13 mind your manners14 sustainer spotlight15 membership report16 kids in the kitchen17 kids in the kitchen18 guest speaker19 committee updates20 committee updates21 committee updates22 special events fundraiser23 calendar of events24 jlgc mission statement

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Have an idea or submission forTropical Topics? To be included inthe December issue, please send itby November 20 to Stevy Curbowat [email protected]. Ilook forward to hearing from you.

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from the editorAs a child, I was rewarded for a straight A reportcard with a subscription to Tiger Beat (let's notjudge, Iwas 9 and JTTwas the love ofmy life). Afterthat significant moment in my life, I had but onedream: to move to New York City once I graduatedfrom college and to work for a magazine just likeTiger Beat.

As I got older, that dreamed slightly shifted but stillremained until just six years ago when I met myhusband and dreamed a new dream.

Now, aswehavewelcomedour first little bundle ofjoy, there is no place I'd rather be. However, eachyear I enjoy a trip, courtesy of my loving andunderstanding husband, to visit the Big Apple.

Sonaturally, this year Iwaitwithgreat aniticpationfor JLGC's two fundraisers celebrating myfavorite city, Holiday Ball and Boutique Bythe Bay.

A city that inspires independence, creativity andfun, this is the perfect theme for the women of ourLeague who are committed to bringing out thesevery aspects in our own community.

So let the Big Apple inspire you this year. Findwhatit is you love about the League and invest, invest,invest! We will all be amazed at what we get inreturn.

Happy Fall,

Stevy Curbow

2011-2012 Editor

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

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November GeneralMeeting

" Fall Fiesta"November 14, 2011

6:00pm social, 6:30meeting

Wayne Johnson IIIcommunity Center

guest speakervicki clark

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Last month’s meeting went well thanks to our Education chairman,Christy Taylor and one of our sustainer advisors, MarjorieKovacevich. Wewere grateful for the presentation and learned a littlesomething about breast cancer awareness, prevention and treatment.Many thanks to our Community, Fundraising, and Membershipcouncils for a great meeting!

I love this timeof year! Novembermarks the start of crisp coolweather(welcome 70 degrees!), excitement for a chic night out at Studio 54,and the anticipation of strolling the streets of “the city that neversleeps” to raise money for our projects benefiting the GalvestonCounty community.

This month we will have the pleasure of hearing a wonderfulmotivating guest speaker that knows just how to educate to empowerJunior Leaguewomen for the good of the communitieswe serve. VickiClark has experience working with many other leagues around thecountry and is a regular workshop educator at the Association ofJunior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) leadership trainingconferences. In addition, we will have a hearing to announce the2012-2013 Board slate. This is a meeting not to miss!’

There is a lot of talk about the AJLI Council System we use andexpectations to follow its procedures, but many are not familiar withit or do not fully understandwhat it is or what it is meant to do. Belowis an overview to help address some of these concerns and inquiries.

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Purpose and OverviewThepurposeof acouncil systemis toprovideLeagues with an efficient managementsystem that enables them to meet goals, istime effective, maximizes the synergybetween committee functions, and allowsfor good communication. It represents aflexible management system that allowsLeagues to create a structure that supportsthe strategic plan by effectively allocatingresources (people and money) across theLeague’s Mission-driven activities. Acouncil system is the League’s primarymanagement unit.

Once the Board has developed an annualplan identifying theyear’s objectives, it’s theresponsibility of the councils to createactivity plans and implement the activitiesthat accomplish the objectives. Thisflexibility within the larger managementunit of the council system allows forefficiency on an organizational level bytying the structure of the League directly tothe strategic plan (“form followsfunction”). Based on the plan, councils maybe groupings of functional areas (e.g. allmembership functions, fund developmentfunctions etc.) or they may be cross-functional groupings of ‘impact areas’ thatposition all the skills sets necessary toaccomplish theobjectives of the impact areawithin one Council. Depending on the size

of the League and the complexity of theobjectives, the committees within a councilmay operate in differentways. For example,if one activitywithin a council is a relativelyself-contained piece of work—say, acommittee responsible for researching newproject ideas—it may operate primarily onits own. On the other hand, if the activitywithin a committee requires more cross-functional integration, groups ofcommittees will work together as a unit—for example,within aMembershipCouncil,theProvisionalCommitteewouldworkveryclosely with the Training Committee toensure that the training messages areconsistentwith theLeague’soverall trainingand development objectives.

Effective councils also allow the committeemembers to work together in largergroupingsand/orprovideopportunities formembers to communicate with a widercircle of fellow members. However, it isimportant to pay attention to how manycommittees are organized within a singlecouncil….primarily based on the size of theLeague. In small Leagues, it is oftenunnecessary for there to be many, if any,formal committees within a council. Thecouncil becomes the defacto committeewith work groupings formed anddisbanded on a task basis.

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from the presidentFrom a membership retention perspectivethis fulfills one of the great values of anyJunior League – the ability to get to knowpeople and to make friends. For Leaguesthat currently have a council system, it isimportant tomake sure that the structure ofyour council system is driven by yourstrategic planning and represents a simple,streamlined process for accomplishinggoals and objectives. Many Leagues haveput the details of their council structure intheir bylaws. A better approach, to ensurethat the Board has the flexibility to adjustthe council’s structure tomeet the demandsof the planning process, is to put the detailsin Policy. By evaluating both the processand results, the Board determines whetheror not the committee is effective.

As a general rule of thumb, based on theactivemembership size, consider havingnomore than 2 – 6 councils within a League.Within a council it is generally advisable tohave at least 10 placed members. If thosemembers are divided among committees, itis advisable that each committee have atleast 5–6members. This prevents membersfrom being isolated in a small committee. Italso prevents a small committee from beingcalled a council. Having small, isolatedcommittees labeled as a council iscounterproductive and defeats the purposeof a council system.

How Often Do Councils Meet?The frequency with which councils meet isdependent upon their size and complexity.

• In larger councils where there arestanding committees with largeagendas of their own, the councilprobably shouldmeet at least 3 timesa year, if, for no other reason than toensure coordinated communication.The council director and allcommittee chairs should attend themeeting.

• In smaller councilswhere there is a lessformal committee structure, thecouncil may meet as often as once amonth with all council membersattending. However, in this instance,there wouldn’t be the need foradditional separate committeemeetings.

An area of concern in many Leagues aboutcouncil andcommitteemeetings is decidinghow many meetings the council directorshould attend. This is not a positionwhere itis necessary to micromanage. As seniormanagers, council directors are part of areporting chain that begins with thecommittee members and ends with theBoard. It is not necessary for the councildirector to be present at every meeting. Sheshould be in regular communication withthe chairs in her council. Shewill need to bepresent at administrative and planningmeetings. She shouldusediscretiononwhatadditional meetings to attend.

Reference: Knowledge Center atwww.ajli.org


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Congratulations to ElizabethMcCarty for receiving the first award forthe Member of the Month in October! Elizabeth effortlesslydemonstrated our core values and went above and beyond to updateand educatemembership about thewebsite’s software Closerware, itsmodules, and new options. (Generosity) She spent countless hoursover the summer learning aboutCloserware anddelivered a thoroughand long overdue training session at the September general meeting(Learning/Professionalism). Her demonstration showed us how thewebsite’s functions can better serve the League and knowledge of thewebsite was evident.

Elizabeth is alwayswilling tohelp out and encourage others to trynewthings (Teamwork). We are able to use some of the features that Closerware has available to us but wenever really got around to it, thanks to her persistence. We are all looking forward to what she has instore for the website. Kudos Elizabeth!

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 amember that deserves the spotlight? Nominate her forMember of theMonth. Completea nomination form at the November general meeting or E-mail Yvette Schulz at [email protected].

Member of the Month Nomination

Nominee:

Month:

Reason for nomination (required to count):


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Great news! JLGC has its own QR barcode.Many of you are familiar with these codes butothers are wondering “what on Earth is that!”Tohelpusall understand justwhat it is andhowto use it, we thought we would share an onlinearticle with you.

QR codes bring 'quick response' links usingsmartphone barcode appsPublished: Thursday, October 07, 2010, 4:49PM Updated: Thursday, October 07, 2010,5:10 PMBy Allan Hoffman/For The Star-Ledger TheStar-Ledger

QR codes are everywhere these days, fromglossy product flyers to billboards to T-shirts.But it’s quite possible you have no idea what aQR code is and wouldn’t recognize one if yousaw one. And I can assure you: You have seenone, even if you didn’t realize it. Not only that,you can expect to see a lot more of them.

So what is a QR code? It’s essentially a specialtype of square bar code in a matrix with othersquares, like those on display here. But ratherthan being used by retailers to scan items atcheckout, like other barcodes, QR codes are foryour own use, with a camera-equippedmobilephone. (The QR stands for quick response.) Byusing an application known as a QR codereader on your phone, you’re able to scan acode with your phone’s camera, and then viewa website, text or contact information.That’s right. You see a QR code on a movieposter, an advertisement or whatever else, andthen you snap an image of it. Seconds later, awebsite or other information pops up on yourphone, connecting the physical world ofobjects with the digital information stored inthe world of internet-connected devices.

Many of you, I suspect, have only one question:Why?Why would a company put a QR code on a bar

of soap or a magazine ad, and why would anormal person run around snapping images ofobscure-looking barcodes at cafes, signs andelsewhere?

Trust me: People do this, and they’re not crazy.

Let’s start with the reasons why a company,small business, consultant or anyone elsemightwant to use a QR code. These examples shouldgive you a sense of the possibilities.

• Real-estate sign: A for-sale sign outside ahouse could have a QR code on it, leadingdirectly to a slideshow of the interior of thehouse. (The slideshowmight endwith the real-estate agent’s email address.) Someonewalkingby the house could watch the slideshow rightthere,withouthaving to jotdownawebaddressor head back to a computer.

• Historic neighborhood tour: A series of QRcodes, posted outside historic spots (parks,sculptures, homes, and so forth), could leadvisitors on a tour of a neighborhood by linkingto phone-friendly maps and directions. Eachspot’s code would direct visitors to the nextdestination.

• Sales flyers: A one-page newspaper insert,with just a fewfor-sale itemshighlighted, couldlead to a special coupon or a webpage withadditional items on sale.

• Movie poster: The poster could link to a videothat’s a preview of the movie.• Product identification: A QR code attached asa sticker to your mobile phone could provideyour name and email address, making itpossible for someone to contact you if you loseyour phone.

• Business card: Put a QR code on a businesscard, and you can send visitors directly to yourwebsite.

QR Barcode for JLGC, Inc. has arrived!

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To experimentwithQR codes, visitQR-CodeGenerator (qrcode.kaywa.com), and you’ll see howeasy it is to create one. It’s notmuchharder than typing text or aweb address into an online form,and then pressing a button. Soon enough, your QR code is ready and waiting.

Now is it really worth the trouble to take out your phone to snap an image of a QR code? Put itthis way: It doesn’t cost anything, and it can be convenient — and even fun. If you have asmartphone, there is likely a QR reader available for it. Popular options include NeoReader forthe iPhone and Barcode Scanner for Android phones.Once you have a reader, trust me, you’ll start seeing QR codes everywhere.

Barcode for JLGC!

Save this code to add it to your blog or your documents.

You can also use the code's permalink, or copy-paste the following HTML code:

<img src="http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=8&d=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jlgalveston.org%2Fgalveston%2Findex.jsp" alt="qrcode" />

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Work continues as Fundraising forgesalong the path to a successful HolidayBall! We continue to ask for your helpin securing Live and Silent Auctiondonations as well as FinancialSponsors and attendees.So if you will please continue sendingin your names of prospectivesupporters, we will continuerewarding a special winner at themonthly meetings with a gift card!PLUS, you'll knowwhat an impact youhave made on your League and yourCommunity by encouraging others tosupport our mission and our causes.It's also a great way to complete yourone hour Fundraising Commitmentfor theyear, as any time spent securingAuction items goes toward yourrequired hour.

Many Chambers has been busysecuring some really cool auctionitems, so be looking for a preview inthe coming issues of WednesdayWeekly Notes and Tropical Topics.Also, we'll be hosting a specialshowing of select items at the SponsorParty so you can get a "preview" ofsome of the great items first hand.

And speaking of Sponsor Party,remember that you only have a fewweeks left to choose the $400Sponsorship category or higher tosolidifyyourplaceon the invitation listfor a spectacular night at Studio 54along with all of our other wonderfulSponsors. Please get your Sponsorshipforms in [email protected] and startshopping for the most fabulous retrooutfit you can find! Jeannie Janota'salready got hers and it's worth theextra $100 Sponsorship just to see it!(Jackie Collins would be proud!)

If you have not ever attended aSponsorPartybefore, believemewhenI say youwon'twant tomiss it! It's purefunand frolic anda terrificway tokickoff the Holiday Season. Also, for all ofyou married Members, the husband'salways love it because it's a morecasual atmosphere and they get moreface time with each other (since wedon't have themout on a dance floor!).So please consider being a Sponsorthis year.



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If you think people don’t care about etiquette at the table as much as they used to,think again. One soup slurp or tooth pick is all it takes to turn some people off. Soto stay on your toes, here is a quick—and necessary—table manners refreshercourse from Louise Fox of the Etiquette Ladies, Canada’s Etiquette Experts:

Watch: Top 10 Table Manners You Need to Know• If you are the recipient of a toast, keep your glass at arm’s length—never drink

from it. Instead, simply nod your head and graciously say, “Thank you.”

• Never take your cocktail to the dinner table.

• Allow your food to cool on its own—never blow on anything.

• If you wear lipstick, keep it off your plate and napkin by blotting it as soon as youapply it.

• Your napkin is there for you to dab your mouth only. Do not use it to wipe offlipstick or (God forbid) blow your nose.

• Keep your elbows off the table at all times.

• Don’t put your purse, keys, sunglasses, or eyeglasses on the table.

• Take food out of your mouth the way it went in. If a piece of steak fat went intoyour mouth with a fork, spit it out onto the fork.

• Remove an olive pit with your thumb and index finger.

• Taste everything on your plate before you add salt or pepper.

• Leave your plate where it is when you are finished with your meal—don’t pushit away from you.

You’ll find even more good-behavior tips at www.etiquetteladies.com.

mind your manners...11 table manners that still matter

by Reader's Digest Magazine

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Doryn Glenn, Sustaining President

Okay, I could honestly go on forever about theLeague, but I will try to be brief. I started as aProvisional in 1994, (with Carolyn Sunseri asmy Membership Development Chair). I had awonderful provisional class. I thinkmy year asMembershipDevelopmentChairwas probablymy favorite. I had 26 provisionalmembers andthey were great. We had a wonderful timelearning about the League, each other, and thecommunity at large.I truly enjoyedmy time as President. I realizedwas a tremendous honor it was to have beenasked to serve. I knewhowblessed Iwas to evenbe considered for the position. It was certainlya tough year. As I tell any member that isconsidering her answer to that fateful call, youwill periodically regret saying yes, but you willforever regret saying no. That is it in a nutshell.Once you have served as the President of suchawonderful organization you can truly handleanything. In fact, I went on to serve as thePresident of the Galveston County BarAssociation soon after my term as LeaguePresident. Was I concerned about leading agroup of attorneys? No way! I led a group ofenergetic and empowered women. I knewthen, and now, that I could handle anychallenge.So what have I done since? Well, I promisedmyself that Iwould say "no!" to things. Yea, thathasn't reallyworked toowell forme. I served asPresident of the Galveston County BarAssociation, and currently serve as thePresident of the PTO at Austin Magnet School,(my son is in 5th grade at Austin). I have also

served on theAdvisoryBoardof the Grand1894 OperaHouse, theBoard ofDirectorsof theG a l v e s t o nIndependentSchool DistrictE d u c a t i o nFounda t i on ,the Island Oktoberfest Committee, and as ArtEnrichment Chair of Oppe Elementary School.I am currently the Parliamentarian for the BallHigh School Cheerleaders Spiritbackers, (mydaughter is a JV Cheerleader at Ball High thisyear). One the things that I am the most proudof is my involvement in the Galveston CountyNational Adoption Day Foundation. This yearwill mark Galveston County's 8th year ofparticipation. I am currently the Treasurer ofthe Board ofDirectors and amproud to say thatI am a founding member of the organization.

If you would like to recommend someone for sustainer spotlight, pleasecontact Liz Rogers at [email protected]

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membership reportHappy Birthday to ourMembers with Novemberbirthdays! Cheers to you!

November 1 - Robyn BushongMary Remmers

November 2 - Carolyn GaidoNovember 8 - Karen FlowersNovember 9 - Cathy Fitch

Abbey HansonNovember 10- Pamela StevensNovember 11- Kristi GannNovember 13- Judy Biggs

Sandra SeinsheimerNovember 14- Ann MaselNovember 15- Kimberly MooreNovember 16- Liz RogersNovember 19- Ruby LittonNovember 23- Connie Campbell

Joy CowanKelly Johns

November 30-Carolyn Clyburn

Send your news and announcements [email protected] or

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Bobby and Stevy Curbow are proud to announcethe birth of their first baby, Alaina EvonneCurbow, born on October 2. Alaina was 7 pounds7 ounces, 19 inches.

Sheldon and Lynsey and big sister MadelynGinsberg are proud to announce the birth of theirsecond baby, Katelyn Saunders Ginsberg, born onOctober 3rd at 7:53 am. Katelyn was 7 lbs, 4 oz181/2 inches long.

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The Kids inthe KitchenCommittee iscooking up allkinds of fun forarea childrenand theirfamilies thisyear, fun thatthe committeeis looking tokeep goingwitha plan to takeover a programthat is acornerstone inthe group’s initiative to fight childhood obesity and promote fitness and healthyeating habits.Working with the Fit & Fun Club, through the University of Texas Community

Outreach Program, the Kids in the Kitchen Committee spends one Saturdaymorning a month at the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center in Galveston sharinghealthy recipes and eating tips with area children and teens.“They don’t have funding after December and we’re considering carrying on

with the monthly program for the kids and their families,” said Committee ChairJennifer Caffey.“If funding falls through for them,wemay be able towork out away to keep this

program going and find a way to expand the program off the island, and take it outinto the county,” said Caffey.Caffey and her six committee members spend the second Saturday each month,

from10a.m. to noon,workingwith youngpeople, exposing them tonew foods, andhelping them create simple and healthy dishes to share with their families.“Wegot started a year ago, and since thenwe’ve had awonderful response, and thekids love it,” said Caffey.

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kids in the kitchen“A lot of times their families stay and help out and listen to what we’re saying, then come and

thank us for sharing new foods with them and their families,” said Caffey.In recognition of Dental Health Month, the group used the October meeting to go over the

importance of dental hygiene and handed out free toothbrushes.The Kids in the Kitchen Committee is working hard to build on a successful year and continue to

carry out the mission of the League.“What we do is a natural tie-in for our national program, this is a perfect way to give something

back to the young people in our community,” said Caffey.The Junior League of Galveston County is proud to support this program. The Kids in the Kitchen

committee have partnered with local Girl Scout Troops to assist in acquiring the Healthy Eating badgeand with Williams-Sonoma by holding Healthy Eating workshops. The committee also attends areaChildren's festivals to promote fitness and healthy eating through fun activities.

Kids In the KitchenVolunteers will implement a curriculum at different locations, throughout the county, addressing thefollowing needs: Health and Nutrition, Fitness, and Easy Recipes/ Cooking Demo’s for Good Health.Our efforts, we hope will raise awareness and provide solutions for the growing health problems

associated with childhood obesity.

1 garlic clove crushed1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled12 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes andsoftened1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

Mix the garlic and salt in a bowl. Process the garlic mixture, feta cheese,cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed, basil, thyme and marjoram in a foodprocessor until blended. Spoon into serving bowl. Chill, covered, for twohours before serving. Serve with crudités, toast points or French bread. The

spread may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

little bites: Garlic Feta

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It is with great anticipationthat we welcome backinternationally knownmotivational speaker, VickiClark to speak at ourupcoming November GeneralMeeting. Clark's work as aconsultant and trainerincludes organizations andindividuals such as: JuniorLeagues International,Mothers Against DrunkDriving, Prevent Child AbuseAmerica, Literacy USA andcountless others. Vicki hasdevoted the past 20 years ofher life to assisting non-profit organizations. Through herconsulting practice she continues to help build the capacity ofnonprofit, government, faith-based, and business sectororganizations through training, speaking, writing and consulting.Vicki always brings a thought provoking, motivating andentertaining message about serving our mission.

Check the Weekly Wednesday Notes for more information aboutVicki’s upcoming visit.

guest speaker: Vicki Clark

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Outreach Opportunities:October was a busy month for OutreachOpportunities. Between the Alzheimer’sWalk, Children Center Ball and Angel Treesign up, Outreach logged well over 100volunteer hours from 32 different JuniorLeague members. Thank you to everyonefor making this such a successful month!

Event Highlight - National Adoption DayFor November we are gearing up to helpwith National Adoption Day on the 19th.National Adoption Day’s goal is to providefree legal services in order to facilitate theadoption of children (in particular fosterchildren in CPS custody) in the GalvestonCounty area. GalvestonCounty is expectingthis to be their most successful year with 35childrenhaving theiradoptions finalizedonthis day (twice as many as last year). Inaddition to completing the adoptionprocess, the project is meant to be a grandcelebration of family togetherness with acarnival-like atmosphere. Junior Leaguewill be out there to helpwith the arts & craftbooths, games, moonwalks and generallyjoin in on the celebration!

Right nowourvolunteer shifts are currentlyfull…but at the event gets closer wemay beadding a few more slots depending on theneeds of the organizers…so please checkback. And thank you to those who havealready signed up.

For any questions on any of the upcoming

Outreach events or suggestions of futureprojects please contact Deborah Jones [email protected] or 281-352-4207 cell.

Boutique by the Bay:Boutique by the Bay will be here before youknow it! Come join us March 31, 2012 atSouth Shore Harbour Resort. There'snothing like New York in the spring. Ourfashion week begins with Breakfast atTiffany’s and a fashion show. Enjoy a day ofshopping and fashion with all the comfortsof home. Stroll down "Park Avenue" boothsof merchandise treasures, pause atRockerfeller Center's Ice Rink for a coffee ormimosa. Check out the Central Park acts asyoumake yourway back from your day tripto the Big Apple.Don’t delay and make your reservationtoday, tickets are $50 and includesadmission to the market! Tickets can bepurchased through the fundraisingcollateral. We are currently acceptingapplications for market vendors. Theapplication can be found on the JLGCwebsite.

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Sponsor Party:

Planning for the Spring Sponsor Party isunderway and stay tuned for details!

Administrative Services:Do you have a Dickens on the Strand logo thatwe can apply with this info. ( would make itlook so much cuter & eye catching)Monday, November 28, 2011 will beDecorating for Dickens on the Strand.

Time: 6:00Place: TA Bldg 210 Kempner in GalvestonWhom: All Admin Services Committeemembers plus active & provisional shiftsavailable.

Dickens on the Strand will be here before weknow it, December 3rd & 4th! Two hour shiftswill be available beginning at 9:45 am -5:45pm.

Sign upwill be different this year in that it willall be done online through our JLGC website.

If you have any questions please email ChristiJensen at [email protected]

Creating Connections:CreatingConnections is off to a great start, andhave already had two events at the FamilyCrisis Center. In September, we talked aboutthe importance of after-school routines, andmade back to school bookmarks. In October,we carried the Spooktacular theme on to ourevent, and decorated trick or treat bags.Rebecca Jaworkski spoke about Trick orTreating etiquette, gave great Halloween

safety tips, and dental hygiene tips to keepthose cavities away. It was a very fun, festiveevening.

Our next event is Tuesday, November 8th at6:30pm at the Family Crisis Center. AlexisOlson is hosting the event that night, and hasa cute Thanksgiving craft planned. She willalso be talking about manners, and theimportance of saying "Please" and "ThankYou". If you would like to join us for theevening, please email Melissa Slimp [email protected].

Also, Creating Connections is collecting coatsto donate to The Children's Center. Thecommittee will be collecting coats at theNovember and December general meetings,and coats for all sizes from infants to adults areneeded and appreciated.

Scholarship:Bring boxes of Little Debbie snacks to theNovember general meeting to be used as take-away desserts for the communityThanksgiving feast hosted by St. John's UnitedMethodist Church in Texas City. We will helpfeed over 800 people this year! You can alsobring the snacks to the November provisionalmeeting or have Kimberly pick them [email protected].


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Junior Junior League – Island Style:

We had an awesome time volunteering withthe girls at the Walk to End Alzheimer onSaturday, October 8th early in the morning. Itwas great to watch the sun rise and experiencethe stories thewalkers sharedwithus. The girlshadagreat timepassingout shirts andcheeringthe participants along on their beachside walk.

Well November is here and we have two morefantastic opportunities ahead of us. OnTuesday, November 15th, Trisha Leimer willleadameetingwith thegirls onBodyLanguage.All are welcomed to join us at the TA Buildingat 6:00pm.

We are also looking forward to distributingthanksgiving feasts at St.Vincent’s onSaturday,November19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.Terry Lynn Jones will be managing this event,so if youwould like to join us please contact herat [email protected] . This isdefinitely amust attend event and themore themerrier.

Remember it is not too late for additional girlsto join us. We are still taking new members soif you know of someone interested please havethem contact Terry Lynn Jones [email protected] or Janet Hoffmanat [email protected].

Patient Perks VolunteerOpportunities:

Do it yourself projects&perfectprojects tohavekids help with at home:• Blanket making is back! Fleece for making

No-Sew blankets will be available fordistribution at the November GeneralMeeting.

• Are you crafty with paper? Check out a bagof card making supplies, and puttogether Christmas cards for hospitalpatients. Supplieswill beavailable at theNovember General Meeting, andcompleted cards are due back at theDecember General Meeting.

November - Decorating for Lights of Love atRonaldMcDonaldHouse during theweek afterThanksgiving. Stay tuned to WednesdayWeekly Notes for exact dates & times. We willneed lots of League members to help get RMHready for the Christmas holiday and theirannual Lights of Love event, which takes placeDecember 2nd in the evening.

December -Giftwrapping at Shriner's Hospitalwill happen around the 15th ofDecember, andthere will be at least 2 dates available to showoff your wrapping talents. Sign up will beavailable on the website beginning inNovember.

Questions about Patient Perks can be sent toRachel Keehn, [email protected]


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Board Meeting

6:30, Mainland -----------Lone Star Bike Rally, Galveston-------

Lone Star BikeRally

Holiday BallWorkshop,11:30-1:30, TBD

Gemeral Mtg

6 p.m., GuestSpeaker, WayneJohnsonCommunity Ctr.

Fall SponsorAppreciationEvent, TBD

JJL-IslandMeeting, 6 p.m.TBD

JJL- Mainlandmeeting, 7 p.m.TBD

NationalAdoption Day,OutreachOpportunity

TTSubmissionsDue toStevyCurbow

ProvisionalMeeting6:30, TBD

Nominating/Placement 6p.m., TBD

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Dickens

Dickens on theStrand

JJL-MainlandBell Ringing -TBD

Board Meeting

6:30, Island

Holiday BallWorkshop -Provisionals TBD

Holiday CharityBall, San LuisConventionCenter

Gemeral Mtg

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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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