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PARISHSCOPEA PUBLICATION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | WINTER 2012
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Table of Contents4 LetterfromthePresident6 80x80Challenge7 80thAnniversaryProject8-9 JuniorLeagueofShreveport-BossierTimeline: JLSBFacts&Tidbits–1953-1973;Shreveport-Bossier HistoryFacts–1953-1973;JLSBPastPresidents–1954-1973;10 SustainerSpotlight:BettyAnnCaldwellMorganBurke12 LetterfromtheSustainerAdvisor13 MemberCalendar15 ReadytoRead!15 JuniorLeagueT-ShirtsforSale16 ProvisionalUpdate;ProvisionalClassMeetingSchedule17 ProvisionalSpotlight:MeganBowdon&LeslieSmith18 JuniorLeagueMarket:ShoppingforaCause21 EducationalCreditClasses22 DomesticViolence24 DoneinaDay25 MemberSpotlight:AmberFree27 CookbookRecipes28-29 MemorableMoments30 President-elect-elect:ElbaHamilton
2012-2013 Parishscope Staff
EditorJennifer Skinner LaPierre
Assistant EditorElla Bridges Owen
Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee
PresidentShelly Stone
President-ElectMelanie Peacock
SecretaryElizabeth Pippin
TreasurerCrystal Williams
Community VPCarolyn Tillman
Membership VPBecky Berry
Communications VPShannon Lucas
Ways and Means VPElba Hamilton
Nominating ChairmanHeather Brown
Board Members
Placement ChairmanMolly Maranto
Assistant TreasurerEmily Rice
PR&D ChairmanKatie Loomis
Sustainer AdvisorMaureen Gamble
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The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. The Associa-tion of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving com-munities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Theholidaysaremyfavoritetimeoftheyear:familygatherings,homecookingandatimeofreflectionontheyear.Thisissuebringsyouallthewarmthoftheholidayswithtworecipesfromourcookbooksthatwillmakeyourmouthwater.Don’tforgetthatourgor-geouscookbooksmakeagreatChristmasgiftforafriendorfamilymember.KeepflippingthroughtheissuetofindthecontinuationofourlookintothepastofTheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossier.Aswecontinuetoreflectonthepast80yearsofJLSB,thisissuelooksatthehistoryandourleadershipbetween1952and1972.ThenwelooktothefutureasweprepareforourcommunitycelebrationinFebruarywiththetreeplantingprojectonClydeFantParkway.Wehopeyouallpledgetodonatetimeorresourcestomakethisasuccessfulcampaign!Andbesuretogetyourcalendarreadyforasneakpeekattheweekofeventsforthe2013Market.Therearelotsofstoriesyoudon’twanttomiss.Enjoy!
By Jennifer Skinner LaPierre
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By Shelly Stone
from the PresidentLetter
Atthisjoyoustimeofyear,youareallbusycelebratingtheritualsortraditionsthatyouandyourfamilyhavesharedyearafteryear.Thesetraditionsarecomfortableandfestive. Maybeit’shangingafavoriteornamentontheChristmastree,orunpackinganheirloom,orenjoyingafavoriteholidaydessertpreparedfromthesamerecipethatwaspasseddownthroughthegenerations.Repeatingthesametreasuredtradi-tionsmakestheholidaysevenmoremeaningfulandbondsuswithfamilyandfriendswhosharethem. Sometimes,theholidaysgiveusthegiftofalittlebreathingroom—timetostepoutofourdailyroutinesandthinkofthebiggerpicture.Webegintoimaginenewadventuresfortheyearaheadandgearupmentallyfornewchallenges.Weareinspiredtosetnewgoalsandseekwaystostretchandstrengthenourabilities. ForallofusinvolvedintheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossier,wefindourselvesatasimilarplacethisholidayseason:valuingourpastandlookingahead.WeupholdourtreasuredtraditionsandreaffirmthevaluesthathavemadetheJuniorLeagueanorganizationthathasmadealastingimpactontheShreveport-BossierCommunity.Atthesametime,we’realllookingaheadtotransformingandpositioningthisorganizationforabrightandstrongsecondeightyyears. Thisholidayseason,manygreatthingslieaheadfortheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossier.Welookforwardtotheunveilingofour80thAn-niversaryProject—ourgifttotheCommunityandtoourfuture.Ihopethatourtreeplantingproject
willbeanheirloomforourcommunityandforourorganization.Iwanttothankallofyouwhohavealreadysponsoredatreetosupportour80thAnniversaryProjectandifyouhaven’thadthechancetodoso,thereisstilltime. WearealsocontinuingthetraditionofembracingthemissionoftheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossier—topromotevoluntarismthroughour80x80Challenge;todevelopthepotentialofwomenthroughtrainingandeduca-tionalopportunities;toimproveourcommunitiesthroughourmanycommunityprojectsthatmeetthecurrentcriticalneeds. Buthere’satraditionIfeelhonoredtorepeat:Aswedoeveryyear,thisisthetimewhenwethankyou,ourmembers,forallthatyoudo.Yourtime,yourdedicationandyourcaringspiritmaketheJuniorLeagueofShreveportBossiersuchawonderfulorganization.Yourpassionisresonatingwiththoseweserve;itischanginglivesforthebetter;anditishelpingtomakeourCommunityabetterplacetolive. Bestwishestoyouandyoursforhappyholi-days.Maythisseasonbringyoutheblessingsoftreasuredtraditionsandthejoyofanticipatingagreatfuture. Merry Christmas! I hope you have a holiday that fills your heart with joy!
Shelly Stone, President
“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly Merry Christmas.”
~ Peg Bracken
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Name: _________________________________________________________Phone____________________________Date:__________________ (As you would like it to appear)
Address:_____________________________________________________City,State:_________________________________Zip:_____________
E-mail:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❏Iwillcommittoatleast$80and80hours*ofcommunityserviceinhonorofthe80thAnniversary.Signature _________________________________________
❏Iwillcommittodonatingatleast$80inhonorofthe80thAnniversary.Signature _______________________________________________________________
❏Iwillcommittoatleast80hours*ofcommunityserviceinhonorofthe80thAnniversary.Signature ________________________________________________
GiftAmount$ ___________________________________________________________
❏Checkenclosed❏Pleasechargemycreditcard(payable to JLSB 80x80 Campaign)❏MasterCard❏Visa❏AmEx
CardholderName ________________________________________________________
CardNumber___________________________________________Exp_____________
Signature_____________________________________________VCode ___________
❏ Please contact me regarding my employer’s matching program.
Mail to: JLSB 80x80 Campaign ∙ 2601 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71105
Iwouldliketohonorsomeonespecialwithmygiftasfollows:
Inappreciationof_________________________________________________________
Incelebrationof__________________________________________________________
Inmemoryof____________________________________________________________
❏IamaProvisionalservinginaCommunityPlacementandIwillcompletemy80hoursthroughmycurrentplacementandthroughadditionalcommunityservicehoursthroughthefollowing:
❏IamanActivecurrentlyservinginaCommunityPlacementandIwillcompletemy80hoursthroughmycurrentplacementandthroughadditionalcommunityservicehoursthroughthefollowing:
❏IamaSustainerandIwillcompletemy80hoursofcommunityservicethroughthefollowing:
Organization Est.Hours
________________________________________________ ______________________
________________________________________________ ______________________
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Questions?Contact Amy King at [email protected] or 318-221-6144
TheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossierisanorganizationofwomencommittedtopromotingvoluntarism,developingthepotentialofwomenandimprovingthecommunitythroughtheeffectiveactionandleadershipoftrainedvolunteers.
The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. is a charitable non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
*Can be obtained through community placements or through service to a community non-profit, school or church.
In honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, all membership is challenged to give at least 80 hours of community service and $80 to the League during the 2012-2013 year. Your donation will help
to establish a restricted fund for Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier.
❏$80 Friend Circle❏$81–$1,932 Partner Circle
❏$1,933 Anniversary Circle❏$1,934–$4,999 Champion Circle
❏$5,000–$9,999 Leadership Circle❏$10,000+ Visionary Circle
ARE YOU READY FOR THE 80x80 CHALLENGE?
80th ANNIVERSARY GIVING CIRCLES
Payment Information Community Service Information
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Questions?Contact Amy King at [email protected] or 318-221-6144
TheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossierisanorganizationofwomencommittedtopromotingvoluntarism,developingthepotentialofwomenandimprovingthecommunitythroughtheeffectiveactionandleadershipoftrainedvolunteers.
The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. is a charitable non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
In commemoration and celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier, the League will plant 80 trees
in the median of Clyde Fant Parkway from Lake Street to the Railroad Bridge. Your sponsorship of a tree in the amount of $800 will help replenish the urban forest and will help establish a quasi-endowment fund for
the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier.
80TH ANNIVERSARY COmmUNITY PROjECT
Name: _________________________________________________________Phone____________________________Date:__________________ (As you would like it to appear)
Address:_____________________________________________________City,State:_________________________________Zip:_____________
E-mail:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❏Iwillcommittothesponsorshipof_____tree(s)intheamountof$800eachincelebrationofthe80thAnniversary.
Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amount:________(numberoftrees)x$800.00pertree=$_______________________
❏Checkenclosed❏Pleasechargemycreditcard(payable to JLSB 80x80 Campaign)❏MasterCard❏Visa❏AmEx
CardholderName ________________________________________________________
CardNumber___________________________________________Exp_____________
Signature_____________________________________________VCode ___________
Mail payment to: JLSB 80x80 Campaign ∙ 2601 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71105
Iwouldliketohonorsomeonespecialwithmygiftasfollows:
Inappreciationof_________________________________________________________
Incelebrationof__________________________________________________________
Inmemoryof____________________________________________________________
Payment Information
All Junior League members are encouraged to attend the event along Clyde Fant Parkway to commemorate our gift to Shreveport.
Details to Follow
You’re Invited!February 1, 2013
Save the Date for the Junior League’s 80th Anniversary Tree Planting
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Inthe1950s,theColdWarwasaconcernforAmericans,includingShreveportresidents.SomeJLSmembersvolunteeredattheShreve-portFilterCenter,anaircraftwarningcenter.AccordingtotheFederalCivilDefenseAdministrationAnnualStatisticalReportof1956,“ItisacceptedthattheUSSRhasthecapabilityofattackinganytargetwithintheUnitedStatesoritspossessions.”ShreveportandBatonRougewereseenastargetareaswhileNewOrleanswasacriticaltargetarea.TheShreveportFilterCenterceasedoperationsonJanuary31,1960.
PresidentJohnF.KennedywasassassinatedNovember22,1963.
1963Touch-tonetele-phonesareintroduced.
MartinLutherKingJrde-livershis“Ihaveadream”speechonMay3,1963.
IntheJune1957ShreveportJuniorLeaguepublication“TheNewssheet,”anarticleentitled“ProtectionfromFallout”discussesthefourmeansofdefendingagainstfalloutofanH-Bomb(orhydrogenbomb):evacuation,shelter,decontaminationandeducationandtraining.
TheR.W.NortonArtGallery(RichardWilliamNorton,Sr.)beganbeingbuiltinShreveportin1959.Itwasfinishedin1961andopenedtothepublicin1966.
Cost of Living in America in 1953:Automobile=$1,850AverageIncome=$3,139GallonofGasoline=$.21NewHome=$16,000PostageStamp=.03¢
1953 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971 1973
In1960Psychowasreleasedintheaters.
1963 Entertainment Report: Movies:The BirdsThe Great EscapeDr. NoFrom Russia with Love It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
ThefirstJLSRummageSalewasonheldinSeptemberof1959attheAgricultureBuildingattheLouisianaStateFairgroundsinShreve-port.RevenuefortheRummageSalethatyearwas$12,389.57.Eachmemberwas“responsiblefor$40.00worthofrummage.”Over12,000customersattendedthesale.
TelevisionstationKSLA-TV,aCBSaffiliate,wentontheairinShreveport,La.onJanuary1,1954.
TheKoreanWarendedJuly27,1953.IthadbegunJune25,1950.
ThefirstCorvettewasbuiltonJune30,1953.
1953 Entertainment Report: Movies:From Here to EternityRoman HolidayMusic:“MisterSandman”“DoggieInTheWindow”Books:IanFlemingpublisheshisfirstJamesBondnovel,Casino Royale
KTBS-TV,wasatfirstaNBCaffiliate,wentontheairinSeptember3,1955.In1961,KTBSbecameanABCaffiliate.
Researched and Written by Diane BundyPhotos Courtesy of: LSUS Archives and Special Collections, Noel Memorial Library, Junior League of Shreveport Collection
In1958Vertigowasreleasedintheaters.
In1954Rear Windowwasreleasedintheaters.
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In1967,theJLSchangedthenameandformatofthenewsletterfrom“Newssheet”to“Parishscope.”BettyClaywroteinthe1967-1968AnnualReport:“Wechangedthename.Wechangedtheformat.Wechangedtheadvertising.Wechangedthecontent.Weevenchangedthebudget.Itwasanexpensiveyear.Andweworried.”
LouisianaStateUniversityHealthSciencesCenterShreveporttheonlymedicalschoolinnorthernLouisianawasopenedin1969.
AcommitteeforthecookbookA Cook’s TourwasformedinJanuary1963.Eachactivememberwasrequiredtosubmitaminimumofthreerecipes.Eachrecipewastested.LyndaPerrywonthecontesttonamethecookbookA Cook’s Tour.In1964,eachcookbookwassoldfor$3.50withashippingandhandlingcostof.25¢.
Mrs. W.H. Marshall (Ruth Robinson)Mrs. W.B. Ogilvie (Carolyn Staman)Mrs. W. Edward Jobron (Eleanor Hargrove)Mrs. James H. McGregor (Marjorie Koonce)Mrs. Vernon W. Woods (Helen Shaw)Mrs. Edwin F. Whited (Mary Amelia Douglas)Mrs. John Hearne (Julia Norfleet)Mrs. Henry B. Clay (Helen Ewing)Mrs. C. Lane Sartor (Gloria Sanderson)Mrs. Charles Black Sr. (Bess Bowder)
Mrs. Beynon S. Chessman (Katherine Turner)Mrs. T. Haller Jackson, Jr. (Ruth Grey Knighton)Mrs. Ray P. Oden, Jr. (Dorothy Long)Mrs. D. Frank Green, Jr. (Ann Hutchinson)Mrs. William T. Murphy, III (Imogene Whyte)Mrs. Albert M. Hand (Beverly Ann Laskey)Mrs. H.F. Falbaum (Marie Hamel)Mrs. Raymond F. Kayser (Betty-Lane Querbes)Mrs. Julia Shoup (Julia Conger)
1954-19551955-19561956-19571957-19581958-19591959-19601960-19611961- 19621962-19631963-1964
1964-19651965-19661966-19671967-19681968-19691969-19701970-19711971- 19721972-1973
Junior League Shreveport-Bossier Past Presidents, 1954-1973
1953 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971 1973
Cost of Living in America in 1963:Automobile=$3,233AverageIncome=$4,397GallonofGasoline=.25¢NewHome=$21,102PostageStamp=.05¢
TheJuniorLeagueSuitcaseMuseumplacementstartedin1969.TheDelgadoMuseuminNewOrleansloanedartifactsandartreproductionsthatwerepackedinsuitcasesandbroughttolocalclassrooms.AformercuratoroftheDelgadoMu-seum,ConnalyTaylor,plannedeachsuitcaseandtrainedJuniorLeaguememberstopresentthem.
LSU-Shreveportwasopenedin1967.
In1965Dr. Zhivagowasreleasedintheaters. Testingchildren’s
hearinginhighschoolsandinstructingschoolpersonnelandparentstodosobeganasanewprojectoftheLeague.
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Sustainer Spotlight
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Iwasborn,May4,1923(yesthatmakesme89yearsyoung),inShreveport,LAandhavelivedhereallmylifewithtwoexceptions:1.Atagenine,wemovedtoDallasforDaddy’sjobwiththerailroadindustry;butheHATEDitsowemovedbackinlessthanayear.2.WhenImar-ried,ImovedtohishometownofKeatchiewherewelivedthefarmlife.NowIresideinSouthHighlandswithmygrandson,hiswifeandchild. Myeducationbeganinaprivateschoolhere,onthecornerofHighlandandWyndotteStreet,calledPleasantHall.Thisschoolhaslongbeengone,justasMrs.Pleasantherself.A.C.SteerewasrightdownthestreetfrommyfamilyhomeonOckleyDrivewhichwasconvenientfortheremainderofmyelementaryyearsfromfourthgradegoing.MyfondestmemoriesofearlyeducationcomefromC.E.ByrdHighSchool;bothPollyandJustinfollowedthere.MycollegecareerbeganatCentenary,andthenIfinishedmydegreeinEnglishLiteraturewithaminorinTrigonometryatTulaneUniversityofLouisianaatH.SophieNewcombMemorialCollege. In1948ImarriedJohnYoungMorgan,anat-torneyfromKeatchie,Louisiana.Wewereblessedwithalovelydaughter,PollyDeckerMorgan,in1951.Johnpassedawayfromcancerin1960.PollyandImovedbacktoShreveportandlaterin1969Ire-marriedtoMiltonPopeBurkeIII.Sadly,hepassedawayin2003. PollyDeckerMorgan(1951-1992)gavemeapreciousgrandson,JustinCaldwellOwenin1980.JustinmarriedEllaVoriesBridges(theassistanteditoroftheParishscopethisyear)fiveyearsagoandtheynowhaveatwo-and-a-halfyearoldson(mygreat-grandson),Shepherd‘Shep’CaldwellOwen.Shepwasnamedaftermysweetdaddy,Samuel‘Sam’ShepherdCaldwell.Iamsothank-fultohavetheminmylife. YouaskedifIwouldliketoseemyfamily,specificallymygranddaughter-in-law,continuetoservethecommunitythroughtheLeagueorotherways.I’mveryproudofmygranddaughter-in-lawforherinvolvementintheJuniorLeagueand
thecommunity,butfranklyIdon’tcarewhatshechooses.Whatevershewantstodo,that’snotmybusiness. Isupposemostpeopledon’tknowmypassionfordogs.I’vealwayshadadog.WhenIlivedinKeatchie,peoplewouldjustdropdogsoffinthecountry(cruel),soIatonetimehadNINEdogs.MybeloveddogPedroisaChiweenie.Hewasal-readynamedwhenIadoptedhimfromtheCaddoAnimalShelter.Mybiggestpetpeevewouldhavetobepeoplewhodon’tlikedogs. Whataremyhobbies/interests?Television!Ilovetelevision...anyandallshows.IrememberlovingtheradiobeforewehadTVs.DuringmyactiveJuniorLeaguedays,myfavoritehobbiesincludedgoingtoTheStrandanytimethedoorswereopen!MyfavoritemovieofalltimeisGone With The Wind.“Franklymydarling...”ClarkGablewasthebestlookingthing! Mydaddy,SamS.Caldwell,wasthemostinfluentialpersoninmylife;heenforcedinmeto“alwaysspeakthetruthevenifithurt.”HewasmayorofShreveportforthreeconsecutiveterms,1934-1946.Hewasknownforhishonesty.HecampaignedagainstJimmyDavisduringthe1944Louisianagovernor’srace.IhatedpoliticssimplybecauseIdidn’tlikeany-onetosayanythingbadaboutmydaddy.
Betty Ann Caldwell Morgan Burke
Betty in 1943 and Betty today.
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Duringmyhighschoolyears,myfavoritewaytospendmydayswereworkingasmydaddy’ssecretaryafewdaysaweekwhilehewasmayor.TheoldCityHallisnolongerthere.Mostofyouprobablyaren’tevenawaretherewasan“Old”CityHall.ItisnowanemptyparkinglotdownthewayfromTheStrand. IjoinedtheLeagueintheearly1940sandthe“placement”(thoughIdon’trememberthembeingcalledthat)I’mmostfondofwasbeingachauffeur.Backthenagreatdealofpeopledidn’townacarandiftheydidgaswasrationed,duetothewar,somyfamilyhavingacar(ortwo)andwithDaddybeingmayor(somehowthatmeanthewasallowedmoregasoline?)myjobwastohelpthecommunityintakingpeoplewheretheyneeded.Examplesincludethegrocerystore,hardwarestore,etc. IhavenoticedadefinitechangeinthediversityoftheLeagueinthesepast80years,butmymostfa-voritepartoftheJuniorLeague’s80yearsinShreve-port-Bossieristhatwearesteadyinourmissiontopromotewomeninthecommunity.It’sbeensuchanhonortobepartoftheJuniorLeagueShreveport-Bossierforthepast70+yearsthatIwasevenaskedtobeamember.MyhopefortheLeagueisanother80wonderfulyearsgivingtoourcommunityinwayswedon’tevenforeseeasaneedyet.
Sustainer of the Year Nomination packets are available on the JLSB Website under “forms.” A copy is also in each member’s yearbook.
Submissions are due February 1, 2013
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Wow!WehadanincredibleFall!TheturnoutfortheSustainerOpenHousewasgreat;attend-eespickeduptheiryearbooks,purchasedcookbooksandcaughtupwithfriends.Thisyear,theJuniorLeague’shistorianattendedandbrought
alongscrapbooksthatdateallthewaybackto1933!WehadagreattimelookingattheLeaguethroughtheyears;thefashionshavecertainlychanged!DidyouknowatonetimetheJuniorLeague“apron”wasactuallyadress? Novemberwasjustasbusy!AgroupofSustainersattendedTheJuniorLeagueofTyler’sMistletoeandMagicMarket.Wehadbrunch,shoppedthemarketandpurchasedperfectChristmasgifts.AlsoduringNovember,weheldthePastPresident’sluncheon,aneventIlookforwardtoeveryyear.Itgivesus“oldies”achancetodiscoverallthewonderfulprojectsourLeagueisworkingon. Afteraneventfulfall,Ilookforwardtothe
holidayevents!TheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossier’sAnnualChristmasPartywillbeheldDecember11attheUptownShoppingCenterinShreveport.WewillstartatRistoranteGiuseppeandthenmakeourwaythroughtheshops.Besuretokeepaneyeoutforyourinvitationinthemail. InJanuary,wewillhaveachancetoviewTitanic:TheArtifactExhibitatSci-Port:Louisi-ana’sScienceCenter.WewillmeetJanuary15atthemuseumwheretherewillbefreeparkingandaboxlunch.WewillmakeourwaythroughtheexhibitjustbeforeitsetssailoutofShreveport. Don’tforgettobeginthinkingaboutanoutstandingJuniorLeagueSustainerthatdeservesSustaineroftheYear.NominationsaredueFebru-ary1! Besuretomarkyourcalendars!Wehavealotoffuneventshappening.Ilookforwardtoyoujoiningus!
from the Sustainer AdvisorLetter
By Maureen Gamble
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•••••••••••• December •••••••••••• 4 6:00pm–BoardMtg 5 6:00pm–ProvisionalChristmasParty 6 WinterCABLuncheon 8 10:00am–4:00pm–DIAD:
SalvationArmyAngelTree 4:00–8:00pm–DIAD:
SalvationArmyAngelTree 11 6:00pm–GeneralMeetingChristmasParty @UptownShoppingCenter Bring diapers and wipes 17 5:30pm–MembershipCouncil 18 6:30pm–MarketMeeting24-31 JLSB Office Closed for Holidays 30 BoardReportsDue
•••••••••••• JANUARY •••••••••••• 1 JLSB Office Closed for Holidays 3 6:00pm – BoardMeeting 12 Between The LinesReading/Taping @BossierCorrections 15 6:30pm–MarketMeeting 19 DIAD:Shreveport/BossierRescueMission 22 ProvisionalMeeting@JLSBHeadquarters 27 BoardReportsDue 31 Between The LinesCommitteeMeeting
•••••••••••• FEBRUARY •••••••••••• 1 80thAnniversaryTreePlantingProject 4-7 KidsInTheKitchenSpring 5 6:00pm – BoardMeeting11-14 KidsInTheKitchenSpring 12 6:00pm – PlacementFair/GeneralMeeting 16 Between The LinesReading/Taping @BossierCorrections 19 6:30pm–MarketMeeting 24 BoardReportsDue
•••••••••••• March •••••••••••• 2 4:25–5:45pm–DIAD: Shreveport/BossierRescueMission Between The LinesBookDrive @BarnesandNoble 5 6:00pm – BoardMeeting 7-9 SpringMarket @ShreveportConventionCenter GeneralMeetingWalkThrough 8 9:00am – SustaineroftheYearBreakfast
@ShreveportConventionCenter 14 CABLuncheon 24 BoardReportsDue
Ladies, you do not want to miss any of these meetings!Support your Shreveport-Bossier Junior League as we
celebrate our 80th year! For further details,log in at jlbs.org and access the Member Calendar.
1. Cookbook sales at the Sustainer Open House – Julia Morrow and Paige Reagan
2. Hollis Ann Kent, Sidney Peacock, Emile Ann Osten-dorf, Betty Rhea, Melanie Peacock, Jasmine Morelock
3. Michelle Q-Peterson and Melinda Hernandez4. Sustainers and Actives getting to know each other at
the Open House5. Kimberly Fitzgerald and Lucy Medvec6. Kay DeBerardinis, Peggy Murphy, Tracy Prestwood,
Maureen Gamble7. Peggy Murphy, K.C. Kilpatrick, Kimberly Fitzgerald,
Tracy Prestwood, Vicky Meadows
Important Datesto Remember
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Read!toReady
TheCommunityFoundation’s“ReadytoRead!”projectoffersLeaguemembersanopportu-nitytopromoteliteracy.“ReadytoRead”focusesonchildrenwhoareinHeadStartwhopromoteintoTitle1AUelementaryschools,withagoaltoimprovethepercentageof3rdgradersreadingatbasicandabovegradelevelto95%insixyears. Threetimesayear(December3-7;February25-March1,andMay6-10),acommunityvolun-teerwillreadtoeachK5classroom.Childrenwillbegiventheirveryownbooktofollowalongwiththereaderandthenwilltakethebookhometostarttheirownlibrary.
The following times and schools need community readers in December. Interested members can call Eugenie Bryant at 221-0582 or e-mail [email protected].
Northside (1 reader) Dec. 3 10:00 am Lakeshore (1 reader) Dec. 4 10:00 am Sunset Acres (3 readers) Dec. 4 9:00 am Turner Elementary (8 readers) Dec. 5 8:30 am Caddo Heights (6 readers) Dec. 7 9:00 am Queensborough (2 readers) Dec. 7 9:45 am Westwood (4 readers) Dec. 7 9:00 am
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Interested in a grey Junior League t-shirt? They are available for pre-order at the Junior League office during regular business hours.
They will also be on sale for $7 at the Christmas Party on December 11 at 6:00 pm.
t-shirtsjunior League
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Thisyear’sprovisionalclasshashadabusyFallwitheducationalmeetingsandvolunteerworkatvari-ousprojectsinourcommunity.AttheFallmeetingsatLSUShreveportandSutton’sCommunityCenter,pro-visionalmemberslearnedthemanyaspectsofthemembershipandcom-munitycouncils.ManyofourProvi-sionalshavealreadycompletedtheircommunityplacements.Somevolun-teeredatSuperSafetySaturday,Art-
istforaDayattheRedRiverRevelandKidsintheKitchen,alsoattheRevel.OthershaveparticipatedinprojectssuchasBingoatLSUHSCChildren’sHospitalandBetweentheLines,whichistheJuniorLeague’snewprojectfor2012-2013.Someofourprovisionalmembershavepartici-patedinFallDoneinaDayeventsandotherswillvolunteerwithSpringprojects.IthasbeenagreatFallandwearelookingforwardtoanevenbetterSpringfulloffun,newfriendsandvolunteerservice.
By Kimberly Thornton, Provisional Chair
ProvisionalUpdateWinter 2012
•••••••••••• PROVISIONAL MEETINGS* ••••••••••••Wednesday, December 5, 2012(6:00–8:00pm)–ChristmasParty;HomeofDebbieGrand,Sustainer
539DunmorelandDrive,Shreveport,LA71106Tuesday, January 22, 2013(5:30pmSocial;6:00pmMeeting)–Ways&MeansProvisionalMeeting;
JuniorLeagueOfficeThursday, March 7, 2013(5:30pm) – ShoppingforaCause
CommunicationsProvisionalMeeting;ShreveportConventionCenter
•••••••••••• BOARD MEETINGS** ••••••••••••January 3, 2013 ••• February 5, 2013
*Provisional Meeting dates and times are tentative at this time. **Provisionals must attend one board meeting. Board meetings are held at 6:00 pm at the Junior League office.
2012-13 PROVISIONAL CLASS
Meeting Schedule
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Provisional Spotlight
LeslieSmith
Family:IammarriedtoBillBowdonandweareexpectingourfirstbabyinApril.Wealsohaveadog,Dixie,whoisseven-year-oldCatahoulaCur.
Occupation:InteriorDesigneratJanetMeierDesigns
Hometown:BossierCity,La.
College:LouisianaTechUniversity
Hobbies:Anythingcraftyandcreative,decoratingcakes,traveling
Favorite Book:Idon’treallyhaveafavorite,butIliketoreadanythingbyJohnGrisham.
Favorite Movie:The Blind Side
Interesting Trivia:Iamacertifiedweddingplanner.
Favorite Food:Friedpickleswithranchdressing
Favorite Sports Team:LouisianaTechBulldogs
What have you enjoyed the most about being a provisional member?:Iamreallyenjoyingtheopportunitytolearnnewwaystoservemycommunityandmeetingamazingwomenwhohavebecomegreatfriends.
What have you learned by joining the Junior League?:I’velearnedhowmuchofapositiveimpactthisorganizationhashadonthecommunity.
Family:MyhusbandRyanandIhaveason,William,whoisinK3atSt.JosephSchool.
Occupation:MarketingatWillis-KnightonHealthSystem
Hometown:Natchitoches,La.
College:IwentNorthwesternStateUniversityformyBAinPublicRelationsandLSUShreveportformyMBA.
Favorite vacation spot:Pensacola,Fla.
Favorite Book:The Great Gatsby—IgetlostintimewhenreadingaboutGatsby’sgrandparties!
Favorite Movie:Fever Pitch—It’soneofthefirstmoviesmyhusbandandIwatchedtogetherwhichexplainedhisloveforbaseball.
Interesting Trivia:InIreland,myhusbandandIwerecrownedkingandqueenandpresidedoveramedievalbanquet!
Favorite Food:Salsawithlotsofcilantro
Favorite Sports Team:Geaux,Tigers!IalsoloveMLB.
What have you enjoyed the most about being a provisional member?:Ihavealreadymadesomegreatfriends,butitalsohasgivenmemoreopportunitiestogivebacktothecommunity.
What is one thing you have learned about the Junior League since joining this fall?:I’velearnedmostaboutthehistoricimpacttheorganizationhasmadeinthecommu-nity.
MeganBowdon
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AlthoughwearefastapproachingtheholidayseasonanditseemsthatSpringissoveryfaraway,yourMarketCommitteehasbeenworkinghardsincethissummertoplanfortheJuniorLeagueMarket:ShoppingforaCause2013!Whilemanyofthedetailsarestillbeingfinalized,here’saquick“sneakpeek”onwhat’stocome… ThisSpring,MarketshoppingwillbeopenonThursday, March 7 through Saturday, March 9.WeareexcitedtobebringingMarketacrosstherivertotheShreveport Convention Centerthisyear,allowingspaceformoremerchants,moreshoppersandmorefundsthatwillbenefitourmanyprojectsandprograms.Withroomformorethan140booths,wewillreprisemanyofyourmostbelovedmerchantsandwillbeaddingsomefunnewvendorstothemixaswell! TokickoffMarketseason,wewillbehostingtheSecond Annual Junior League of Shreve-
port-Bossier: Running For a Cause – 5k & 1/2-Mile Family Fun RunonSaturday,February16at8:00amatIndependenceStadium.Thisfun-for-the-familyeventwillprovideagreatwaytobreakoutoftheWinterbluesandsupportagoodcause—yourveryownLeague!Travelingacoursethatwillconcludeonthefootballfieldinsidethestadium,the5kwillendwithanafter-partyservinguplivemusic,food,beveragesandentertainmentforthekids! Onceagain,theSustainer of the Year Break-fast willbeheldontheFridayofMarketat9:00amattheShreveportConventionCenterandwillprovideSustainerswithpreferredshoppingbeforetheMarketopensat10:00am. Forourmostpopularannualevent,Girls Night Out,the“SweetSouthernShoppin’”willbeginat6:00pmonThursdayandwillfeaturegreatmusic,deliciousdrinks,horsd’oeuvres,
By Kristen Gary,2013 Market Chair
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dessertsandopeningdayshoppingatMarket.Asalways,wewillhavedoorprizes,exceptionalraffleitemsandgoodtimeswithgoodfriends.Thisisnotanighttobemissed! TohonorourPatronsandSponsors,the“Belles and Beauxs” Patron PartywilltakeplaceFridaynightstartingat7:00pm.Thisyear,weareexcitedtothrowaSouthern-themedsoireewhereSoutherncocktailattirewillbeamustfortheladiesandseersuckersuitsandbowtieswillbeencouragedforthegentlemen.Thesilentauctionisshapinguptobefullofmust-haveitemsandwillbeeasytofindunderthelightsofthecentercourtyard.ThemusicandmerrimentwillflowfromtheverycenterofMarket,surroundedbyMerchantbooths,allowingforconvenientsocial-izingandshoppingallinoneroom. Breakfast with the Bunnieswassosuccessful
lastyearwedecidedtobringitback.Thisextra-specialeventprovidesachanceforyoutobringthekidstohavebreakfastandtakespringpictureswithsomeveryspecialfurryfriends!Youwillhavetheopportunitytohaveyourchildren’spicturestakenandthenshoptheMarketwhileyouarethere.Comeonbyforthebreakfastat9:00amonSaturday. TicketswillbeonsaleinFebruaryontheJLSBWebsite,attheLeagueOfficeandattheFebruaryGeneralMeeting.Toregisterforthe5k,gotowww.sportspectrumusa.com—earlyregistra-tionmeansdiscounts! AsaCommittee,weareveryexcitedaboutthisyear’sevents.Pleaseplantoparticipatewithyourfamilyinthe5k,buyticketsforourspecialeventsandsupportyourLeaguebytakingpartintheMarketevents!
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Topic: CPR Training CPRclassesarenotjustforhealthcareprofessionals.CPRisforthewholefamily.ComelearnabouttheAmericanHeartAssociationChainofSur-vivalandsignsofheartattack,cardiacarrest,strokeandchoking.TheclasswillalsopresentinformationfromtheAmericanHeartAssociationpedi-atricinfantandchildChainofSurvival,signsofchokingininfantsandchildren,howtoreducetheriskofsuddeninfantdeathsyndrome(SIDS)andpreventionofmostcommonfatalinjuriesininfantsandchildren.
Topic: Women and LeadershipAllofushavethesparkofleadershipwithin—whetheritisinbusiness,ingovernmentorasavolunteer.Thechallengeistounderstandourselveswellenoughtodiscoverwherewecanuseourleadershipgiftstoserveothers.Comelearnfromgreatwomenleadersinourcommunityabouthowtoempoweroneanothertodoourbest,howtocreateanenvi-ronmentthatdrivesexcellenceandhowthey’veestablishedthemselvesasleadersintheirchosenfields.
Topic: Nutrition and Zumba ZumbaisaninternationaldancefitnessprogramthatincorporatesLatinandHipHopandisabsolutelyforeverybody!Sinceitsinceptionin2001,theZumbaprogramhasgrowntobecometheworld’slargest—andmostsuccessful—dance-fitnessprogramwithmorethan14millionpeopleofallshapes,sizesandagestakingweeklyZumbaclassesinover140,000locationsacrossmorethan150countries.It’sanexhilarating,effective,easy-to-follow,Latin-inspired,calorie-burningdancefitness-party™that’smovingmil-lionsofpeopletowardjoyandhealth.ComejointhemovementwithcertifiedZumbainstructorLisaArendellaswedancetheextrapoundsfromtheholidaysaway.
Topic: Advanced Public SpeakingPublicspeakingistheprocessofspeakingtoagroupofpeopleinastructured,deliberatemannerintendedtoinform,influenceorentertainthelisteners.Inthisclass,learntheelementsofpersuasiveorganizationandstructureasitappliestoconvincingaudiencestotakeactioninsolvingproblems.
Topic: Women’s Self Defense—Back by Popular DemandThisclasswilleducateyouonsafetystrategiestominimizethechanceofbecomingavictim,andphysicaltacticsaimedatdisablinganattackerlongenoughtoescape.Thegoalofthisclassistopromotesafetyandbuildconfidence.Youshouldleavetheclasswithsomeskillsyoucanusetocreateenoughofadiversiontocreatedistanceandgetawayifyoueverfindyourselfinadangeroussituation.
Date: January 3, 2013Instructor: Shreveport Fire DepartmentLocation: Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier
2601 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71104
Time: 12:00 pm
Limit: 25 – Snacks and drinks will be provided
Date: January 11, 2013Instructor: Lisa ArendellLocation: North Highlands United
Methodist Church 835 Poleman Rd. Shreveport, LA 71107
Time: 12:00 pm
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Date: January, 31, 2013Instructor: Trey Gibson, Bradley S. Kemp
Professor of Debate at LSUS Location: Shreve Memorial Library, Broadmoor Branch
1212 Captain Shreve Dr., Shreveport, LA 71105Time: 6:00 pm – Snacks and drinks will be provided
Date: January 17, 2013Instructor: Lifford Jackson of Caddo
Parish Sheriff’s OfficeLocation: Sheriff’s Safety Town 8910 Jewella Ave. Shreveport, LA 71118Time: 6:00 pm
Snacks and drinks will be provided
EducationCredit ClassesBy Erica Thomas, Education Chairman – [email protected](Krystle Beauchamp, Education Assistant Chairman – [email protected])
Date: January 22, 2013Presenters: Linda Biernacki, President of Fire Tech Systems, Inc.;
Cynthia Hightower-Jenkins, Owner of Hightower-Jenkins and Associates; Helen Godfrey-Smith, President/CEO of Shreveport Federal Credit Union; Liz Swaine, Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority
Location: East Ridge County Club 1000 Stewart Drive Shreveport, LA 71106Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Limit: 50 – Lunch will be provided
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DomesticVIOLENCE
JLSBhasastrategicgoalto“bealeadingforceinthebettermentofourcommunity,primarilythroughprojectsthatenhancethelivesofwomenandchil-dren.”ThenewJLSBDomesticViolenceEducationplacementencompassesthespiritofthisstrategicgoalinaconcreteandpowerfulway. Domesticviolenceisasilentepidemicthatim-pactseverydemographicofthiscommunity.Weallknowthatdomesticviolenceisdevastatingtothewomenwhoarethevictims,butitisequallydetrimentaltotheirchildren.Childrenwhowitnessdomesticviolenceexperiencedif-ficultiesintheirdevel-opment.Worseyet,theyoftencarrywiththemahorriblelessontaughttothembytheabuserintheirfamily:thatitisnormaltousecoercivepowerandviolenceasawaytoinfluencetheonesyoulove.*Thisperpetuatesthecycleofviolencebecausestatisticsshowthatboyswhowitnessdomesticviolencearetwiceaslikelytorepeatthebehaviorwiththeirowndomesticpartner.Thiscyclemuststop. JLSBhaspartneredwiththeProvidenceHousetobealeadingforceineducatingourcommunityaboutthewiderangeofservicesofferedtoassistvictimsof
domesticviolence.TheProvidenceHouseprovidesasafeandsecureemergencysheltertowomenwhofleetheirabusivepartners.Whileatthesafehousewomenhaveaccesstocounselingservices,jobandhousingassistanceandlegaladvocacy.However,theProvidenceHouse’smissiontoenddomesticviolenceextendsbeyondthewallsofthesafehouse.Staffis
availabletoassistvictimsindevelopinganindi-vidualized“safetyplan”toimplementwhentheyareleavingtheirabusivespouseorpartner.Theyalsoofferassistanceinfilingtemporaryrestrain-ingorders.JLSBmemberswillhosteducationalmeetingsthroughoutourcommunitytogetthewordoutaboutthewiderangeofservicesofferedbytheProvidenceHouse.Wecurrentlyhaveplans
topresenteducationalworkshopstochurches,profes-sionalorganizationsandcommunitygroups. Thisplacementwillhaveapositiveimpactonthelivesofwomenandchildrenthroughoutourcommunity.IamsoproudoftheJLSBfortakingonthisimportantissue,andIamproudofthemembersofthisplacementwhoareworkinghardtomakesurethatthisprogramwillbeasuccessfulendeavorformanyyearstocome.
By Melanie Wise
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*This and further information may be found at the Providence House Website: theprovidencehouse.com/domestic_violence.php
DomesticViolenceisseriousandlifethreateningbusi-ness.Itcanturndeadlyquick.Recentlyamanheldhiswifecaptiveinhercar,shotandkilledherandthenwaskilledbythepoliceashewasconfronted.Itseemedtosomelikeitcamefromnowhere...butitdidn’t—notforherandnotforthemanypeoplewhowitnessedthesigns.Everyonebelieveditcouldn’thappentoheroranyonetheymightknow. What is Domestic Violence? Domesticviolenceandemotionalabusearebehaviorsusedbyonepersoninarelationshiptocontroltheother.Partnersmaybemar-riedornotmarried;heterosexual,gayorlesbian;livingtogether,separatedordating.Itisacrimethatcanincludephysicalabuse,emotionalabuse,economicabuseandsexualabuse. How can I identify Domestic Violence?Does he or she…… • Embarrass you with bad names and put-downs? • Look at you or act in ways that scare you? • Stop you from seeing or talking to friends or family? • Take your money, make you ask for money or refuse to
give you money? • Make all the decisions? • Tell you you’re a bad parent or threaten to take away
or hurt your children? • Act like the abuse is not a big deal, is your fault
or even deny doing it? • Destroy your property or threaten to kill your pets? • Intimidate you with guns, knives or other weapons? • Shove you, slap you or hit you? • Force you to drop charges? • Threaten to commit suicide? • Threaten to kill you?If you recognize even one of these you may be in an abusive relationship.
What can you do? Safetyplanningisessentialwhetheryoustayorleave.Ifyouseekhelpfromanattor-neyorcourtsforaTemporaryRestrainingOrder,makesureasafetyplanisincluded.Botharenecessarytoprotectyoulegallyandphysically. Call the 24-hour anonymous and confidential Domestic Violence Hotline, 318-226-5015, if you: • Are scared and need advice • Want to create a Safety Plan for yourself or someone else • Want to do a Temporary Restraining Order • Want to know how to help a friend, relative or someone
you know • Want to join a support group for those not in the Safe
House • Need immediate safety and shelter • Want to report an incident or what you have seen, heard
or suspect, we will contact the authorities Why doesn’t she just leave? Statisticstellusthatittakesawomanleavingseventimesbeforesheleavesforgood.Mostwomenandtheirchildrenwhochoosenottoleavedon’thavethefinancialresources,thesupportofothersduetoisolationortheemotionalstrength.Theyareutterlyafraidoftheirabuserandwhatcouldhappentothem,theirchildren,theirfamiliesandtheirpets.Wehaveseenthisplayoutonthenightlynewsinourowncommu-nity—whichservestomakeleavingevenmorefearful.Butthereishope.ProvidenceHouseoffersasafeplaceinanundisclosedlocationandaprogramofsupportforwomen.Thisprogramincludesopportunitiesforwomentochoosetheirownpathinlife,improvetheirjobskillsorearningcapacityandmovetosafe,affordablehousing. WeknowonethingatProvidenceHouse:Ifawomanchoosestohavearelationshipitshouldbeoutofapositionofstrength,notweakness.This,inmostcases,giveshertheoptiontochoosewhatisbestforherandherchildren. “ImagineaCommunityWhereNoOneLivesinFear”...withyourhelpitispossible.
Simone N. Hennessee, CFREExecutive Director, Providence House
For more information on Domestic Violence:Local Crisis Hotline: 318-226-5015
www.theprovidencehouse.com
State Crisis Line: 1-888-411-1333National Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: www.ladv.orgNational Resource Center on Domestic Violence: www.nrcdv.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence: www.nedv.org
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WelcometoDoneInADay,wheremakingadifferenceintersectswithprovidingaquickresponsetoashort-termproject.TheDIADteamassistsourcommunitypartnersandotherorganizationsthroughhands-onactivities.Inmostcases,theprojectisaonedayorweek-endeffort.DIADallowsourmemberswhohaveobligations—wheth-erworkorfamily—theabilitytofindtimeintheirhecticschedulestogiveback. ThisyearwehavetwoDIADprojectsessions,Fall2012andSpring2013.ThisallowstheLeaguetodoubletheirDIADvolunteerefforts.WealsohavereceivedadditionalvolunteerassistancefromsomeofourProvisionals.Thisisagreatopportunitytocollaborateseasonedvolunteerswithournewestmembers. DIADsupportslocalcommunityeventsthatmightnototherwisehavethesupportneededtoaccomplishtheirgoals.ExamplesofDoneInADayprojectsincludeTheShreveport-BossierRescueMission,servingthehomelesswithasmileandahotmealduringlunchanddinner;TheShriner’s90thAnniversary,assistingwiththeneedsoftheeventanddemonstratingchildrengamesandfacepainting;BarksdaleAirForceBase—OperationHero,amockdeploymentforthechildrenwhoseparent(s)willbedeployedoverthenext90days;NorthwestLAFoodBank,packagefooditemstohelpfighthungerinourcommunity;TheRedRiverRevelArtsFestival,ourDIADmemberswillassistwhereneeded;SalvationArmyAngelTreewillbeheldinthemonthofDecember,severalofourDIADmemberswillassistinthisamazingworthwhilecause. KathleenKelly,AHVforDIAD,andIaresteadilyplanningourspringsession,staytunedforourupcomingSpringDIADlistofprojects!
By Kendra Wheeler
DayDone in a
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Family:Husband:JoshFreeStep-Children:Austin,GavinandMitchell,
5yearsoldChildren:Ava,3yearsold,andJacob,
9monthsold
Hobbies:Iamaself-professedprofessionalshopper.Iloveagooddeal,thethrillofthehuntandfindingatreasure.IenjoydecoratingandDIYprojectsaroundthehouseandfindtherapyingardening.
Interesting trivia about you:Igrewuponasmallhorsefarmandcompetedinthree-dayeventing.MybiggesteventwastheUSPonyClubNationalChampionshipattheKentuckyHorseParkinLexington.MycompetitionhorsewasValentino,a.k.a.Fudgie.
Education/Occupation:B.S.inMarketingfromLSUS;licensed(inac-tive)Realtor,workingasaMarketingRepre-sentativeforMahonyTitle&LandServices.
Favorite food:MyloveforMexicanfoodisonlysurpassedbymyloveofagoodsteak!
Favorite sports team:LSUfanbybirth;Saintsfanbymarriage.Justjokes!Thisseasonisgoingtotestmy“WhoDat?”spirit.
Member SpotlightAmber Free
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What have you enjoyed most from being a JLSB member?:Ihavelovedmeetingandworkingwithotherpassionatewomen.Theyhaveencouragedandinspiredmetobeabetterleader,citizenandperson.Theopportunitiestoservemycommunityhavebeenrichandhaveleftmesofulfilled.
What has been your favorite league placement thus far?:WatchingSuperSafetySaturdaygofromanideatoaprojectthatjustfinisheditsthirdyearhasbeenwonderful.I’msoveryproudofeveryonewhohashadahandinitssuccess.
What are you most thankful for?:Iammostthankfulformysupportteam—myamazinghus-band;mywiseMom;aGod-sendofaMother-in-Law;thebest,mostlovingfriendsagirlcouldaskforandfivelittlecheerleaderswhothinkI’m“SuperWoman.”Withoutallofthem,Icouldn’tdoallthatIdo.
Favorite quote:“Wemustbewillingtoletgoofthelifewehaveplanned,soastoaccepttheonethatiswaitingforus.”JosephCampbell
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December Cookbook SpecialBuyMardi Gras to MistletoeandA Cook’s TourandgetRevelFREE
duringthemonthofDecember!
CookbookRecipesPeppermint Twist Serves 12
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs1/2 cup melted butter3/4 cup butter3 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar5 eggs, slightly beaten4 1/2 squares melted chocolate1 1/2 cups whipping cream, sweetened & whippeddash of vanilla1 (8 ounce) package tiny marshmallows1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
Mixfirsttwoingredientsandpressinto13”x8”x2”dish.Creambutterandsugar,addbeateneggsandchocolateandbeatwell.Spoonovercrumbsandsetinfreezerwhilewhippingcream.Whipcreamwithalittleconfectioners’sugarandadashofvanilla.Foldmarshmallowsintowhippingcreamandspreadoverchocolate.Crushpeppermintcandywitharollingpinandsprinkleoverwhippedcream/marsh-mallowmixture.Placeinfreezeruncoveredandwhenfrozen,removeandcoverwithplasticwraporfoil.Returntofreezer.Thirtyminutesbeforeserving,transferitfromfreezertorefrigerator.Cutinsquarestoserve.
Peppermint Punch Serves 16
1 pint peppermint ice cream2 cups dairy eggnog1 (12 ounce) can club soda, chilledred food coloring1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy16 peppermint sticks
Placetheicecreaminachilledpunchbowl.Stirintheeggnogandclubsoda.Tintasdesiredwithredfoodcoloring.Spreadthewhippedcreamoverthesurfaceofthepunchandsprinklewithcrushedpeppermint.Garnisheachservingwithapeppermintstick.
A Cook’s TourFirst published in 1964 and back by popular demand, it features recipes that journey back to your grandmother’s kitchen—with classic
Southern cookin’ alongside old-fashioned sweets.
Mardi Gras to MistletoeEach of the 12 chapters highlights a particular month of the year and begins with a brief narrative of the
history, festivals and traditions celebrated that month. The chapters are then filled with recipes that can
be used to create a seasonal menu or a stand-alone special dish.
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Memorable Moments
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President- elect- electElba Hamilton
TheNominatingCommitteehasslatedElbaHamiltonasthepresident-elect-elect.ShewillserveasPresidentoftheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossierin2014-2015. Thenominationwasapprovedbythe2012-2013BoardofDirectors.ActivemembersconfirmedthenominationattheNovembergeneralmeetings. ThankyoutoHeatherBrownandthenominatingcom-mitteefortheirdiligentwork.
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Jr. League Parishscope / / Wow! All S’Port Team ad / Full Page. 7.5 x 9.75 / 7.18.12
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