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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA • WOMEN BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES

“Done in a Day” Members Volunteer

throughout Community

JLA Scores Hole in OneAt 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Winter 2009

A Publication of the Junior League of Augusta, Georgia

League LinksACE Awards Granted22nd Annual Educator Grants

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Our Mission: The Junior League of Augusta, Georgia 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 charitable.

cover photo:Active members of the Junior League of Augusta

join in the holiday spirit and help decorate the Ronald McDonald House for a

Done in a Day Project

in every issue cover featuresPresident’s Letter

Letter from Your Editor

In the Community

Tea Time Publications

League Life

Provisional Post

League Faces

Bulletin Board

Advertiser Index

Blue Book Updates

Looking Forward

Feature Article

Attic Sale

Member Spotlight: Julie Kneuker

Done in a Day

ACE Awards

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League LinksA Publication of the Junior League of Augusta, Georgia

2009 – 2010 JLA Executive Committee

April J. King President

Paula Jackson Herz

President-Elect

Amy W. JohnsonCommunications Vice President

Christine AndersonCommunity Vice President

Elizabeth Jackson Finance Vice President

Anna Susan BoykinMembership Vice President

Kari BakerTreasurer

Erreca WhiteParliamentarian

Courtney WierTea-Time Publications Chair

Elizabeth DonsbachPlacement Chair

Rebekah HenryWays and Means Treasurer

Brenda McCraryCorresponding Secretary

Lisa WhatleySustaining Advisor

2009 – 2010 League Links Staff

Chair

Vice Chair

Business Manager

Feature Writer

Ad Solicitors

Designer

Kathleen McDonnell Laura English Elizabeth W. Finch Bobbie Rhodes Elizabeth MorganJane Sanders O’DellKim Overstreet

Rebekah Henry

League Links is published four times seasonally August through May. No reproductions may be made in any form without expressed written consent from the Junior League of Augusta. Any correspondence, comments or inquiries should be directed to the Editor’s attention at 363 Highland Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30909.

LOOKING FORWARD

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As the League year continues to fly by,

don’t forget to take part in our A Million Dreams and Counting: The Junior Leagues of Georgia Million Minute Read Initiative.

Over the summer, our League joined with eleven of our sister Leagues in Georgia and created this initiative to help celebrate the one millionth child being enrolled in pre-K with the Bright from the Start program. Georgia’s own First Lady, Mrs. Mary Perdue kicked off the program with Reading Under the Stars at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta.

ALL League members (Actives, Sustainers and Provisionals) are needed to help us reach our League goal of reading 77,000 minutes to area children. Our Arts Reading program as well as Kids in the Kitchen and Smart Choices involve reading to children and those minutes also contribute towards our goal.

Volunteering your time to read is easy and can be done in a variety of ways. If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, school teacher or Sunday school teacher, any minutes spent reading to children count towards our goal. This includes reading at home to your children or being a reading buddy in your child’s class at school.

We also have community opportunities at several elementary schools as well as the Family Y’s Child Development Center on Walton Way.

Currently we have achieved a total of 50,000 minutes!

For more information or to sign up for any of the community opportunities, please contact me at [email protected] or by telephone 706-394-7510.

Join us as we make this initiative and celebration a huge success!!

- April J. King, President

President’sLetter

H ow can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving

rather than receiving.

The holiday season is here and brings with it all the planning and preparation for the many celebrations and family gatherings. It is time to add shopping, cooking, decorating and gift wrapping to the already full “to do” list. This makes me stop and think about my childhood and question, “how did my Mom and Dad make it look so easy?”

While raising three children and both working full time jobs, my parents each found time to serve on various boards and volunteer in our community. Serving on the Animal Control Board, being members in the Advertising Club of Columbus, Kiwanis Club, BBB, hosting the local Children’s Miracle Network Telethon and numerous times as PTA President, (just to name a few), my mother and father are born leaders and volunteers.

I learned so much from my parents and their giving of time and talent. They set an example in sacrificing their time to volunteer and give back. Now with my own family, and our calendar filling up with holiday plans, I feel the excitement and stress this time of year brings with it. As I peruse the Sunday paper, looking at the ads to find those toys on my girls’ wish lists, I consider how to teach my daughters a truer meaning of the holidays. The quote I began with is my answer.

Perhaps we can all take an opportunity to share our love of volunteerism with our children this holiday season. Maybe through a League event, a church function or helping out an organization you hold near and dear to your heart. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, have your children help you clean out their toy room and donate the goodies to a local charity, go caroling at a nursing home…. So many ideas and opportunities! And, yes, I know, so little time. But this is where the “sacrifice” comes in and teaches that lesson for you. Our children are wise beyond their years, and although the “lesson” may not have an immediate impact, they, like me, will one day be able to reflect upon these times. And the lesson, and your love, will shine through.

Happy holiday wishes and may God bless you and your family this season.

April April J. KingJLA President 2009 - 2010

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In Loving Memory of

Penny Leigh Trombly ShortDecember 28, 1942 - December 13, 2009

Mother of April, Paige, and Chris; Wife of Ted; Grandmother of Emily and Elizabeth King

– James Cash Penny

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! December brings the cold winter winds, thoughts of the Holiday season and anticipation of the next year. As your family ventures

out and about to fulfill your normal holiday season traditions and tasks, take a moment to think about fulfilling your commitment to the Junior League of Augusta, Georgia.

All I Want For Christmas….! As you double check your Christmas shopping list- ask yourself how many times you have done your shopping for League Loot? We forget what a vital part of our giving this is so let’s take a moment to remember how important these gifts are to those who receive them any time of year.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town! While waiting in line with family and friends, your children’s faces light up when they climb on St. Nick’s lap. Your heart will fill with warmth no Starbucks could match. But remember how important the JLA is to Heritage Academy and those small smiling faces who depend on your time. I guarantee your heart will fill with the same Grande Mocha Espresso feeling your own children bring you.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas! A full house of family at this time of year means more mouths to feed and more ears to hear. Gather your family on this Christmas Eve round a fire, a table or even a tree. Bring out the old classic and have a moment in time. Small children are more eager than ever to hear the stories that rhyme. Just be sure to count as the hands tick so you can work towards our goal of a Million Minutes Read which we need.

For Auld Lang Syne! As you end up 2009 with a BANG of fireworks and toast of goodwill, JLA is preparing to end the final year of our Healthy Child initiative. Wrapping up the eighth year of this successful campaign of the Junior League of Augusta, Georgia brings great memories, great stories and great achievements. Let’s all make it our New Year’s Resolution to put our commitment in action and end our Healthy Child Initiative with a grand finale of fireworks by signing up for Done In A Day projects beyond your obligated level.

From the JLA home to yours…. Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

KathleenKathleen McDonnellLeague Links Editor/ Chair


Editor’sLetter

Million-Minute Challenge Worth More Than Millions

As an English teacher, an avid reader, and a new mother, I am more than a little ecstatic about “A Million Dreams and Counting:

The Junior Leagues of Georgia Million Minute Read”! After feeding The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Eric Carle) in my belly with delicious treats from the candy bar at the October meeting, I settled in as President April King began discussing this exciting reading opportunity. First, I looked around and felt a sense of pride being in the company of women who really know How to be a Princess (Cappi Novell)--and I don’t mean The Paper Bag Princess (Robert N. Munsch), either. [By the way, if any of you are royalty, Are You My Mother? (Philip D. Eastman)]

I also thought about my favorite childhood books like Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Judith Viorst), Guess How Much I Love You (Sam McBratney), and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Simms Taback) and of how much fun My Mommy and Me and My Daddy and Me (Tina Macnaughton) had reading for hours on end. Then, I felt a little overwhelmed by what seemed like a Math Curse (Chris Van Allsburg), but after a quick, easy explanation complete with a bookmark, I no longer felt the need to be The Runaway Bunny (Margaret Wise) nor to enlist the help of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (William Steig) to understand exactly what I was to do.

The next day while enjoying a plate of Green Eggs and Ham (Dr. Seuss), The Little Prince (Antoine De Saint-Exupery) and I discussed How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dr. Seuss) but was ultimately saved by Amazing Grace (Mary Hoffman). Beau blew a kiss

to The Cat in the Hat (Dr. Seuss), and then we set out on our big day to visit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Orald Dahl). We took a wrong turn and ended up Where the Wild Things Are (Maurice Sendak); The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Elizabeth George Speare) directed us to the right ofWhere the Red Fern Grows (Wilson Rawls) and to the left of Charlotte’s Web (E.B. White). After giving a quarter to The Phantom Tollbooth (Norton Juster), we were back on our way. The factory visit was awesome but sadly just a Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine L’Engle). We caught a ride on The Little Engine That Could (Watty Piper) back to our Little House on the Prairie (Laura Ingalls Wilder). At the end of our wonderful day, our “little house” became The Napping House (Audrey Wood). Whew!

So, head to Where the Sidewalk Ends (Shel Silverstein) with your Corduroy (Don Freeman) jacket; curl up under the The Giving Tree (Shel Silverstein) with Clifford, the Big Red Dog (Norman Bridwell), Koala Lou (Mem Fox), Skippyjon Jones (Judy Schachner), and some precious, Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) and Little Men (Louisa May Alcott), and Oh, The Places You’ll Go (Dr. Seuss) as you READ!

Take part in this challenge, and the children will Love You Forever (Robert N. Munsch)... and it will make My Happy Heart (Victoria Osteen) even happier!

Have a delightful and imaginative year filled with beautiful words, pictures, and children!

These fine childrens books can be found at your local library.

by Bobbie G. Rhodes, League Links Feature Writer


FeatureArticle

InTheCommunity

Junior League of Augusta members are ‘taking to the

streets’ during the 2009 - 2010 year, with the adoption of a national project of the Association of Junior Leagues International, known as “Done in a Day”.

Done In A Day provides a quick response or short term project support for Junior League communities. The Junior League of Augusta provides volunteer support for community projects that can be accomplished in a one-time day, evening, or weekend effort. When nonprofit agencies are limited in achieving their goals because of lack of manpower, this program provides a dedicated group of JLA volunteers to work on short-term projects.

The introduction of Done in a Day to the Junior League of Augusta has been met with resounding success!


Projects completed thus far this fall include: Welcoming patrons to the annual Westobou Festival, clocking times at both the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and the Boys and Girls Club Walk, volunteering for Augusta Urban Ministries’ White Christmas program, ringing bells for The Salvation Army of Augusta; decorating the Ronald McDonald House for the Christmas holiday; and providing crafts and cookie-decorating at the Downtown Tree Lighting.

League Links asked JLA Members to share some of their experiences the past three months with Done in a Day. From these testimonies, it is easy to see the small impact League members are making throughout the greater Augusta community with these “small” projects, and the way face-to-face time with area non-profits influence League members.

Santa Wheels - Goodwill Industries

On November 14, I had the pleasure of working with Santa Wheels as part of DIAD requirements. Santa Wheels is an amazing local program that provides bicycles for children in need. We scrubbed, de-greased and polished donated bikes before passing them on to a bike maintenance specialist. His job is to make sure each bike is structurally sound. Families submit applications to Santa Wheels, and the child is presented a refurbished (I prefer “recycled”) bike and helmet at their Bike Rodeo each December. This year they will give out 130 bikes!

This was one of the most satisfying volunteer efforts that I have been involved with during my 3 years in JLA! I am married to an avid cyclist,

Done in a Day:League Members Volunteer throughout Community with new Program


event was wrapped up with the big tree being lit and fireworks lighting up the night sky.

- Laura English

and I know the life-long joy that a bike can provide. I was thrilled to be a very small part of passing that joy on to a deserving child.

I plan to attend the Bike Rodeo on December 17, so that I can see the children with their new bikes! I look forward to working (along with my husband and 7yr old son) with Santa Wheels again next year, as we “recycle” for the kids of the CSRA!

- Beverly Thompson

Downtown Tree Lighting -City of Augusta

On Saturday, December 5, 2009 I got to volunteer at the Augusta Commons to help children decorate Christmas tree ornaments and cookies. This was a great event to be a part of because there was so much going on with a parade, bands playing, activities, Santa Claus, and lots more!

I had a great time working with my fellow Junior League ladies as we sat huddled in the cold. Even though it was cold, I noticed how each of us had a smile on hand and a cheerful hello to each and every child that came to decorate an ornament and cookie. I could tell that each child was thrilled to be designing their own cookie to eat and to be creating their very own ornament. This

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The Smart Choices committee for the 2009-2010 year is comprised of three committee

members, all mommies of new babies (including one set of twins!), a wonderful co-chair who is expecting her second baby in January, and me, a mother of two not-so-big boys. As the chair of this group, I feel as though I hit the motherload (no pun intended) of all possible committee make-ups with the talent of my committee members! We are a group full of energy, great ideas and healthy dose of ingenuity.

Our job is to go into several schools and make two presentations, each one week apart. On our first visit, we bring in folders for each child with all of the handouts the children will need for both presentations. During the first week’s presentation, we talk to the children about safety, self esteem and manners. The children learn about bike, pedestrian and water safety, we talk about things they do well during the self-esteem portion and discuss how to use good manners and treat themselves and others with respect at home and in and out of school. The teacher receives a goody bucket full of school supplies and a manner banner – a pageant style ribbon that says, “MANNER STAR” or “BEST MANNERS” to be worn by the child who exhibits the best manners for the day, and has the choice of a school supply prize from the bucket at the end of the day. During the second week’s presentations on nutrition, fitness and dental hygiene, the children work in groups on the task

Smart Choices:Presenting Opportunities to Children to make the “Best” Decisions

of putting together a healthy meal using felt plates and felt “food”. They also talk about things they can do to stay physically fit and the basic concepts related to good dental hygiene.

Gretchen Blanchard, our first committee member to make her presentation this year, has just completed her committee obligation by preparing and presenting her presentation at Monte Sano Elementary School. As many of you know, Gretchen is a dentist, and was able to offer professional instruction to the children in her area of expertise within the Smart Choices curriculum.

I spoke with the principal of Monte Sano Elementary on the day of Gretchen’s first presentation, and she praised our program and told me that the Junior League is always welcome to bring our programs to the school. Having often had a hard time scheduling visits to the schools that are most in need of our program, this is a huge compliment both to the Junior League and to the Smart Choices program!

We plan to visit two more elementary schools in the spring, and we feel confident that they will be as well received as the presentations were at Monte Sano Elementary. I have been a part of the Smart Choices committee for three years now, and I leave the school visits feeling certain that I have made a positive impact on the children and the teachers.

by Martha Robertson, Smart Choices Chair

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InTheCommunity

The 2009 - 2010 ACE Award Grant Recipients:

Joan Adkins, Stallings Island Middle“Biology: From Beginning to End, Inside and Out”

Sonya Bailey, Lake Forest Hills Elementary“Digital Television Production Studio”

Carol Bennett, Jenkins White Elementary Charter School

“The Effect of Kids Magazines on Reading Fluency”

Michael Berg, Martinez Elementary School“Improving Math Skills through Differentiated Math

Strategies”

Tami Bernhardt, Evans Christian Academy“A Candid Camera: Constructive Self-Assessment”

Mary Bock, Riverside Elementary“Documenting Geometry”

Valery Dinkins, Martinez Elementary School“Generation to Generation: Will You be my Pen Pal?”

Pamella Ferris, Riverside Middle School“Alternative Resources and Energy: ARE we on the

right track?”

Tammy Harold, Tammy, Martinez Elementary School“Young Readers Book Club”

Laura Harriss, Augusta Preparatory Day“Founding a Less Commonly Taught Language

Program”

Allison Palfy, Cedar Ridge Elementary School“Step Up to the Challenge: Building Strong Muscles

in Math”

Pam Skelton, Blue Ridge Elementary School“Books for Boys”

Elizabeth Toole, Langford Middle School“An Ocean Adventure Paired with Literature”

Marie Watson, Hornsby Elementary School“Life Science Observation Website”

2009 ACE Awards22nd Annual Grant Program for Area Teachers included fourteen recipients

by Gin Stephens, ACE Chair

Fourteen ACE Award recipients from twelve area schools were honored at the October 6th general

membership meeting. ACE stands for “Award for Classroom Enrichment”, and this marks the 22nd year this grant has been available for local teachers.

Joan Adkins of Stallings Island Middle School, a recipient for the past 2 years, shared a Photo Story presentation showing the impact that last year’s grant had on her science students. Mrs. Adkins told league members that the league’s support has been vital in implementing projects that have greatly benefitted her students, providing hands-on science activities that they would not have had the opportunity to experience without the league’s generous support.

Recipients shared $6,448.49 to fund various classroom projects. Here are some of the projects funded:

• A local elementary school will implement a digital television studio;

• Elementary students at one CSRA school will be integrating math skills with physical education—keeping fit as they learn;

• An area middle school will be investigating alternate sources of energy; and

• High school students will get the opportunity to learn an unusual foreign language through a new language club.

These are just a few of the outstanding projects that were funded this year. As you can see, a large number of students around our community will benefit from the league’s support of innovative educational projects.

Many thanks go out to the Vice-Chair, Shelley Hollan, and to the committee who read and scored each of the many grants we received. Grant applications for the 2010 ACE Awards will be available on the league website this spring, and will be due by 5:00 p.m. on July 1st. Please encourage all teachers you know to apply for next year’s ACE Award!


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JLA Scores Hole-in-One at Golf TournamentJLA hosts fifth annual Golf Tournament, raisingover $26,000 for community programs

When I was asked to serve as the Golf Tournament Chair, I thought my job would be

a breeze. After all, I had been on the committee the two years prior. Everything was set. Now worries. What I did not know was that exciting changes were in store for the 5th Annual Junior League of Augusta Golf Tournament. The tournament and the party were held on a single day, and Jones Creek Golf Course was our new venue for the event. And while there were a few changes, some great things remained the same. Checkers again provided the golfers and volunteers with a delicious lunch and Toast Beverages and Coca Cola graciously supplied refreshments for the Golf Tournament.

The day had finally arrived! The morning of October 2, 2009 started out brisk, but sunny. As the Golf Tournament committee began to arrive at the golf course, I could feel the excitement build. We were ready! This amazing group of women had worked all summer and early fall to make this day a success. As the volunteers arrived and got to work, we knew this day would be all we had hoped for. Turned out, I was right!

The day had finally arrived! The morning of October 2, 2009 started out brisk, but sunny. As the Golf Tournament committee began to arrive at

by Bobi Claridge, Golf Tournament Chair

the golf course, I could feel the excitement build. We were ready! This amazing group of women had worked all summer and early fall to make this day a success. As the volunteers arrived and got to work, we knew this day would be all we had hoped for. Turned out, I was right!

We could not have had a more accommodating and helpful host than the staff at Jones Creek. The tournament went off without a hitch, well at least very few hitches. Thanks to the legions of volunteers, the day ran like clockwork.

The wide verandahs of the club house at Jones Creek made a perfect setting for the Party at the 19th Hole. Those who attended were treated to live music, a delicious buffet provided by Fatz Cafe, and an amazing silent auction. The live auction featured a golf cart, a gorgeous pearl necklace with enhancer, courtesy of Estate Jewelry Center, as well as a trip to Mexico!

I cannot thank our sponsors and the businesses that donated auction items enough. With their generous help, we were able to raise over $26,000.00 dollars, even in these tough economic times!


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to the fifth annual Golf Tournament.

The sustainers of the Junior League of Augusta have kicked off a new year of wonderful activities. The

September 29th Arts and Edibles event was huge success. Active member and director of The Gertrude Herbert Art Institute, Rebekah Henry, led the Sustainers on a tour of the 29th Annual Juried Exhibition: A Sense of Place. The exhibit featured 2-D and 3-D works by artists from across the country. We were also afforded the opportunity to tour local ceramisist, Shishir Chockshi’s, the Mad Potter’s Tea Party which was housed in the newly restored 3rd floor Creel-Harrison Community Art Gallery. A lovely afternoon of visiting with fellow Sustainers and having a private showing of two exquisite exhibitions proved to be a great start to our year!

All of our new transfers have been placed and seem to be settling in quickly. We will be planning

another Transfer Get-Together sometime before the Holidays. All transfers and all members are welcome and encouraged to attend. We have been lucky to receive six transfers already this year, one of whom is new to us since our last League Links was issued: Susannah Jenkins, an Active who comes to us from Macon, GA. Welcome, Susannah! We are happy and excited to have you here!

by Britt Buckler, Transfer Chair

In June of 2009, President Barack Obama kicked off his “United We Serve” campaign. President Obama is urging people to pitch in and volunteer within their communities. His intention is that people will contribute their

efforts to their communities and in turn it will have an impact on our economic recovery. Brannack McLain from Take Part, LLC writes “Obama hopes to build “America’s new foundation… one neighborhood at a time”.

As the Junior League of Augusta takes on new projects this year such as “Done in a Day”, “Kids in the Kitchen”, and “The Million Minute Read”, it is our intention that we build new foundations across our community, one project at a time. As volunteers we are given many wonderful opportunities that can make such a strong impact towards the betterment of our area, and as a part of a membership in our Junior League our impact is that much stronger. So, “United We Serve” is a good motto for us Junior Leaguers to go by when we take part in our various service projects... we are a membership, we work together, we are UNITED when we serve!

by Anna Susan Boykin, Membership Vice President

by Jessica Weinstein, Sustainer Liaison Chair

League Life

The Provisional year is continuing to go well. In September, the Provisionals participated in their first volunteer event at the 2nd Annual Westobou Festival. They volunteered at the Avett Brothers’ concert on Friday that kicked

off the weekend events and braved the monsoon, and greeted festival goers over the weekend at the information booth providing maps and selling festival souvenirs. Everyone really had a great time and enjoying getting the “volunteer/service” aspect of the year started.

Also in September, the different councils began coming to our meetings. They are providing information about the different placements to help the Provisionals understand what they each do to make up our different councils. With sixty-two Provisionals, currently, we have high hopes of the volunteer work that we will be able to do in the coming year. Many of our Provisional members have already begun to demonstrate a commitment to service and civic responsibility. Our Provisional Class if full of great ladies involved in exciting careers and other organizations. Some have taken on outstanding leadership positions in this areas, and we are delighted to highlight a few of the “Emerging Leaders” that make up the 2009 - 2010 Provisional Class.

by Brandy Howard, Membership Development ChairProvisionalPost

Falin RogersMember, Augusta Bar Association

Erica CollinsPresident, MCG Housestaff Auxiliary

Lauren GardnerDirector at Large, Augusta Advertising Federation

Crissy Barrett Member, American Society of Interior Designers

Ryan RhodesVice President, Georgia-Carolina Veterinary Medical Association

Kristen A. FaunceTreasurer, Quest United Methodist Church


We Need You!58th Annual Attic Sale

by Julie Kneuker, Attic Sale Chair

The 58th Attic Sale is fast approaching and my committee is working hard to make sure

this event continues to be a huge success! My commitment to this project is so great because we are providing items for those in our community in need while at the same time raising money to fund the Junior League of Augusta’s many community projects. However, the success of this annual event depends on you! Each and every member plays a vital role! Below are some reminders to help you help us fulfill our mission.

Bulk Pick Up: Arrange a pick up at your home, a neighbor’s home, a fellow family member’s home, even a business. Spread the word! Please contact our Bulk Pick Up Coordinator, Beth Ann Young at [email protected] to schedule a pick up.

Quota: Every active member must turn in at least $175 worth of quality items. The quota packet and assigned quota numbers are on the Website. Just log onto the Junior League of Augusta’s website at www.jlaugusta.org. Starting this year everyone will have permanent numbers. Your number will not change from year to year. Please refer to our pricing guide to ensure proper pricing. If you plan on qualifying as a Donation Diva or with any other quota questions please contact April Porterfield at [email protected].

Work Shifts: Volunteer sign-up sheets will be available at the January and February General Membership meetings. Every active member must work two three -hour shifts. We strongly encourage one shift to be either Preview Party and/or Sale Day. Please contact Carson McCutcheon at [email protected] or Bric Rahimi at [email protected] with any conflicts or questions.

Preview Party/Silent Auction: We are planning an evening of fun for the Preview Party scheduled for Friday, March 5, 2010. All Active and Provisional members in good standing will receive 2 Preview

Party tickets. Tickets will be available at the February General Membership Meeting. This includes a barbeque dinner, cash bar, music, silent auction and it is a chance to see and buy merchandise the night before the sale. All items at the Preview Party are sold at double the price marked. Come show your support!

Please contact Jenna Matson at [email protected] or Jennifer Burch at [email protected] if you have any items for the silent auction.

Something New: In order to continue to support the needs of our community, we have decided to offer gently worn adult clothes for purchase on Sale Day! Please consider donating items such as, coats, jackets, dress pants, dresses, skirts, button down shirts, ties, blouses, etc. We would like to offer items that would be appropriate for work, church, etc. No shoes or athletic wear, please! These items will not be included in quota. No need to price these items! Just clean out your closet and drop off with your quota. We hope this will be a positive addition to our Attic Sale! IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Set up Day: Fri., February 26 (2pm-6pm)Move In Day: Sat., February 27 (8am-2pm) Preview Party: Fri., March 5 (7pm-10pm)Sale Day: Sat., March 6 (7am-1pm)PresaleWork Shifts:

Mon. – Thurs., March 1 - March 4 (9am-1pm) or (6pm-9pm)

Preview Party Shifts:6:30 – 9:30, 7:30 – 10:30

Sale Day Shifts:6:30 – 9:30, 9:00 – 12:00, 11:30 – 2:30, 12:00 – 3:00

Family program aimed at educating

kids about healthy eating habits

and making smart lifestlye

choices!

Special Appearances:Kim Beavers of “Eating Well with Kim”

Augusta Chronicles’s The Pinch Columnist LaTina Emerson with budget hints and tricks

Richmond County Board of Education School Nutritionists

February 7, 20102:00 - 4:00 p.m.Wilson Branch Family Y3570 Wheeler Road

DOOR PRIZES • INTERACTIVE STATIONS • FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES HEALTHY COOKING DEMOS • FREE ADMISSION • AND MUCH MORE!

AND

PRESENT

1 Provisionals Anah Bhatia and Elizabeth Senn attend their first General Membership Meeting in September2 Geryl Lino, Shannon Roberts-Kelly, and President April J. King share a laugh. 3 Charlotte Wiedenman, Paula Herz, Kari Baker, and Amy Johnson at the September Meeting and Crums on Central. 4 Jenna Matson, Leigh Bilodeau, Madeline Evans, and Nicole Acevedo have a friendship that extends beyond the League. 5 Sarah Bangs, Elizabeth Finch, Sarah Katherine McNeil and Sydey Peden pose with Greg Baker, husband of Treasurer Kari. 6 Actives and Provisionals alike enjoyed visiting with one another.


LeagueFaces

Images courtesy of Ben Herz


LeagueFaces: Golf Tournament

LeagueFaces: Meet Mrs. Claus


Tea Time Publications welcomed local children and their families on Sunday, December 12 at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art to “Meet Mrs. Claus”. Children enjoyed crafts, storytime with Mrs. Claus, holiday treats, and more. Each family took home a copy of Second Round Tea Time at The MASTERS. Special thanks to Mrs. Betty Jackson for making an appearance as Mrs Claus.

Images courtesy of Ben Herz


LEAGUE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:

Julie KneukerOur fearless Attic Sale Leader

Julie Kneuker has been an active member of the Junior League of Augusta since 2003. She has been living in

the CSRA for almost ten years, by way of Tallahassee, FL. She is originally from St. Petersburg, FL. Being involved in the league has helped her to step way out of her comfort zone by choosing placements that make her speak in front of groups of adults.

Julie is currently the Attic Sale Chair. When asked what her favorite placement to date has been Julie does not hesitate to give an enthusiastic shout of “ATTIC SALE, ATTIC SALE, ATTIC SALE!!!” She continues to say, “I was a Provisional who liked it. In fact, I remember being inspired by our current President-Elect Paula Jackson Herz. She was on the committee at the time and her dedication (man can she lift heavy things) really motivated me.” Julie continued,

Now, every year I look forward to the Attic Sale. I do not like pricing quota, but the BIG pictures of it all. I can for sure say it has been the most demanding placement. However, without a doubt it has also been the most rewarding. The impact on the community and the strong sense of tradition make it all worth it! By the end of the sale day, aside from needing a shower, I feel a real sense of accomplishment and empowerment.

“I especially appreciate how this fundraiser completely breaks the

unfair stereotype of the Junior League.”

For ten years, Julie has taught third grade at the Episcopal Day School. Her love of the profession has also spilled into the summer months by being the summer camp director. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Florida State University.

When not working on the many details of the attic sale and her professional life Julie enjoys spending time

SPOTLIGHT:

Julie KneukerCurrent Placement: Attic Sale ChairFavorite Placement: Attic SaleOccupation: Third Grade TeacherFamily: Husband Chris and Moogy (a willful and crazy cat)Active Year: 2003Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

with her significant other, Christopher. She also enjoys the company of her perfect dog named Maddie and a willful and crazy cat named Moogy.

She also makes time to incorporate her hobbies and interests. These include reading, cooking, traveling, “beaching it”. Julie says, “I enjoy “beaching it” so much more now that I don’t live in Florida.” She also is an avid fan of football and is sometimes known to be one intense “armchair quarterback”.

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Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Office Closings for the Holidays

Please note the JLA Office will be closed December 23, 24, 25, 31, 2009 and January 1, 2010.

January

5 January GMM Social, Inc. 6:30 Social, 7:00 Meeting

9 Bulk Pick-Up, JLA Office, 8:30 a.m.


18 Communications Council, JLA Office

19 Provisional Meeting - Introduction of Membership Council, 6:30 Dinner



February

2 February GMM St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church 6:30 Social, 7:00 Meeting6 Bulk Pick-Up, JLA Office, 8:30 a.m.

7 Kids in the Kitchen Event The Family Y, Wilson Branch *Also a DIAD opportunity

10 DIAD at Heritage Academy, 12:00 noon

JLA Calendar Office Hours


16 Provisional Meeting - Attic Sale Committee - “Meeting at Fairgrounds”, 6:30 Dinner


27 Attic Sale Move-in Day

March

1 - 4 Attic Sale Work Days

3 Attic Sale Quota Due, 12:00 noon

5 Attic Sale Preview Party

6 58th ANNUAL ATTIC SALE

9 March GMM Morris Museum of Art 6:30 Social, 7:00 Meeting16 Provisional Meeting - Placement Chair/ Provisional Placement 6:30 Dinner

League Loot

JanuaryMCG Children's Medical CenterNew or used G and PG Family movies, excluding Disney movies (they have an abundance of Disney movies!!)

FebruaryGolden Harvest Food BankCanned Goods & non perishable food items

Time to start thinking Attic Sale…

Call Max Vallotton, Jr.

706-790-1200


Advertiser Index2 McManus Properties of Meybohm Realtors

12 New York Butcher Shoppe

12 Elliott Davis

12 Distinctly Different Antiques

12 John T. Chandler, Georgia Bank & Trust Mortgage

14 Augusta ENT

14 Hiebert Construction

14 Claridge Law Firm

16 Andrea Johnson Real Estate

17 Learning Express Toys

24 Williams Moisture Control

24 Portraits South

25 Xytex Cryo International Cord Blood Bank

25 Gwen Fulcher Young and Associates

25 T. Barrett Trotter, DMD, PC

26 Trotter Jones LLP Attorneys at Law

27 Gretchen Blanchard, DMD, PC Family Dental Care

27 Gate 5 Self-Storage

28 pulse dance center

29 Landrum Supply Company

29 Posh Tots

29 Surrey Center Pharmacy

30 Greater Augusta Arts Council

31 Summerville Rags, Inc.

31 Sacred Heart Garden Festival

32 Summerville Maids

September 2009CHANGE OF CONTACT/PERSONAL INFORMATIONLauren Gardner P 1706 King Woods Drive Augusta, GA 30904 [email protected]

Melanie Miller Longshore S [email protected]

Megan Murphy P [email protected]

RESIGNATIONSEmily Prater PCaroline Yort S

MATERNITy/ SICK LEAvELisa Curley (7/29/09 - 10/29/09)

October 2009CHANGE OF CONTACT/PERSONAL INFORMATIONDeidre Hankinson A [email protected]

Paula Jackson A 974 Heard Avenue Augusta, GA 30904

Susannah Jenkins A [email protected]

Joanna Miller P [email protected]

Lauren Matthews P [email protected]

Samantha McNeil P 912-856-9292 (H)

Lee Mitchell P 706-394-3031 (Alternate)

Laura Norland P [email protected]

Christie Reed P [email protected]

Winsor Reynierson P [email protected]

Laura White P [email protected]

Charlotte Collins Wiedenman A (Mrs. Boyd Joseph Wiedenman or Dr. Charlotte C. Wiedenman) 110 Englewood Road Aiken, SC 29803 [email protected]

CorrespondingSecretary’sReport

(Wiedenman continued) 803-514-2268 (H) 803-522-1878 (C)

TRANSFER OUTChristine Riffle ATransfer to Washington, DC 706-951-1317 (C) [email protected]

DEATHMariam Pierce Walker E

RESIGNATIONSAngel Carter AEllyn Gilbert PJane Shaw PAshley Propst P

MATERNITy/ SICK LEAvEJulia Jackson (6/19/09 - 9/19/09)Morgan Rutherford (7/2/09 - 10/3/09)

November 2009CHANGE OF CONTACT/PERSONAL INFORMATIONTerry Dennis S [email protected]

Andrea Donald A [email protected]

Kathleen E. McDonnell A 368 Connor Circle Evans, GA 30809 706-945-0190 (H) 706-955-6132 (C) [email protected] [email protected]

Courtney Wier A [email protected]

TRANSFER INMolly Meek ATransfer from Columbus, OH 808 Woodberry Drive Evans, GA 30809 [email protected] Active Year: 2006 DOB: 2/24/76 RESIGNATIONSKimberly Bagwell PMaggie Gracey AMichelle Simmons AKaren Turner S

MATERNITy/ SICK LEAvEAmanda Bennett (9/18/09 - 12/18/09)Melissa Johnson (Bed Rest effective 11/8/09 for 5 weeks)Erica Perry (11/30/09 - 2/30/10)


League LinksJunior League of Augusta, Georgia363 Highland AvenueAugusta, GA 30909

A member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.

The Junior League of Augusta, Georgia reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.

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