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Vol. XVI No. 140
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Table of Contents
Bulletin Board .................................................................. 2Leadership Lines .............................................................. 3May Celebration Meeting ................................................ 4Council Chat .................................................................... 5Back to School Bonanza ...............................................6-7Helping Hands ................................................................. 9Career Conference ......................................................... 10Camp Get Fit .................................................................. 11Provisionals in the Spotlight .....................................12-14Words of Gratitude ......................................................... 15Sustainer News .............................................................. 16Events & Birthday Calendar .......................................... 17
VISION STATEMENT
The Junior League of Lufkin welcomes all women who are committed to volunteerism. The League educates and challenges its members to be effective community leaders, advocates, and individuals. Trained volunteers and collaborators will address and respond to community needs with positive solutions. The League focus is to educate and empower individuals, primarily children, by providing the resources and tools that will address all aspects of their well being.
The Board of DirectorsPresident ...............................................................Marcy WeibePresident-Elect.........................................................Emily ParksSecretary .............................................................Susan BelascoTreasurer ......................................................... Vanessa DurhamVP Finance ............................................................... Cindy NealVP Communications..............................................Sharon KrukVP Membership ...................................................Suzy ChildersVP Community Projects ...................................... Shawn DunnStrategic Development Chair ................................Mendi BrentSustainer Advisor .............................................Bobbi RobinsonParliamentarian .............................................. Jennifer WebsterHelping Hands Annual Chair .................................Cindy Neal
M E E T I N G
R E M I N D E R !
General Meeting
September 11, 2012
Reception hosted by the MET Board at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
Fall 2012
Communications CouncilV. President Communications
Sharon Kruk
Our View EditorRebecca Brightwell
Internal Public Relations/WebsiteFrankie Racine
External Public RelationsKim Herman
Photographer/ArchivistGina Green
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The Junior League of LufkinP.O. Box 151812
Lufkin, Texas 75915-1812
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Bulletin Board
Hannah Harris (15) 936- 639-5838
Sheridan Adair (16) 936-632-9313
Kayla Tierney (16) 936-212-2734
Macy Rawls (16) 936-212-1507
Haley Cordell (18) 903-930-9868
Reece Roberts (14) 936-671-9195 (boys only)
Bryce Roberts (16) 936-645-8395 (boys only)
Please contact Susan Belasco ([email protected])
for a change of address, email address, or phone number.
League Babysitters Please update your Directory: the email address for Kathryn Williams isfor Kathryn Williams [email protected] [email protected]
Please note that Frankie Racine has taken over the Internal Public Relations/Website position for the 2012-2013 JLL year. You can contact her at [email protected] or 318-426-4779 with any updatesto our website!
Please contact Gina [email protected] 936.229.1035 for any League events that need a Photographer.
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Welcome to theWelcome to theLittle Leaguers!Little Leaguers!
Alexis Grace Grimeswas born 5/29/12.Congratulations toElisabeth Grimesand her family!
Kennedy Peterswas born 5/15/12.Congratulations to
Monica Petersand her family!
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Save the Dates!
October 9 - General Meeting
November 13 - General Meeting
November 28 - Sustainer Holiday Tea (MET, 4-6 p.m.)
December 11 - Christmas Party
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Leadership Lines
Welcome to the 2012-2013 League Year! It is a privilege for me to serve as the 17th president of the Junior League of
Lufkin. I have sat down several times and attempted to write this letter to you, our membership, but I just could not put into words what I wanted
to say. If you know me…I am rarely at a loss for words – spoken or written – but for some reason, on this occasion, I was. When I think about the women who have served as president before me, I am honored to follow in their footsteps and humbled to be entrusted with the same role. Last year, Jennifer Webster asked us “What if…?” What if it works? What if it doesn’t? Making a positive impact on a community starts with a vision and continues with the courage to take the next step. What if…? We had the courage needed to start a Fun Run on a shoe-string budget…and it worked. We had the courage to make a difficult decision regarding our longest running fundraiser, and it was the right thing to do. We have the courage, period. THIS IS OUR STORY…the what ifs, the hard conversations, the successes and the failures. Each decision we make, each new project or fundraiser we undertake, each scholarship or grant we award, each member who joins and each member who becomes a Sustainer is a piece of our story. The past, the present and the future are our story. The brand, if you will, of the Junior League of Lufkin is more than our name and our projects and fundraisers; our brand – our story - is also compromised of emotions and memories, too. Each of our stories with the Junior League begins and ends differently; however, throughout the middle of the tale, the stories intersect and intertwine. We make new friends; we learn new things
about ourselves and about the community, but we always have faith that our work “counts.” We have faith that there are no limits to the difference we can make. When I began my journey with the Junior League of Lufkin, I do not know if I saw myself here. Don’t get me wrong – I have been a proud member of JLL for the past eight years (and hope to have many more years to come)…and I can give a great elevator speech about who we are and what we do…but I did not join thinking I would be the president one day. I joined for many of the same reasons as you – to get involved, to meet new people, to give back to the community. My story with leadership unfolded slowly and unfolded because of the mission and vision of our organization – to develop the potential of women. At the September meeting, we will vote another dedicated group of women into Active Status. This past spring, we invited a new group of members to join us and help us continue the Junior League of Lufkin’s tradition of promoting voluntarism and improving the community. Please join me in congratulating one class and welcoming another. This is our story…and I am excited to be a part of it. We have a rich, strong history of service behind us, as well as continued and unwavering support from those who have come before us. We have a bright future ahead of us as we continue to write the script, the tale of the Junior League of Lufkin. Our story has a definite beginning dating back to the early 1950s with the Lufkin Service League, but the ending is yet to come. The year ahead is full of promise and opportunity, and I am honored to begin this new chapter with each of you. THIS IS OUR STORY.Gratefully,
Marcy V. Weibe JLL President, 2012-2013
By Marcy Weibe, President
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Front Row: Jennifer Webster, Emily Parks, Marcy Weibe (President), Michelle Haney, Mendi Brent
Back Row: Cindy Neal, Susan Belasco, Sharon Kruk, Vanessa Durham, Suzy Childers, Bobbi Robinson
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May Celebration Meeting
Volunteer of the Year - 2012
Hilary Walker This is one busy lady! Hilary Walker works hard at her day job, she works hard at her second job of volunteering with several different organizations and
agencies and she still has time for her third job with her commitments to the League! Above and beyond all of these things, she is a wife and a mother. Hilary completed her placement last year by chairing another successful year of Career Conference and immediately began working as co-chair of Back to School Bonanza. She is currently the incoming President for Lufkin Noon Rotary Club, and she also has spent countless hours
volunteering for the American Cancer Society, most recently as the past Chairman of the auction for the Cattle Baron’s Gala. Hilary serves as a board member for both Angelina Beautiful Clean and Angelina Arts Alliance. In her “free” time, she is also a HOST mentor at Brandon Elementary and chairs the Young Professionals Network for Lufkin. Her husband said, “She is the kindest and most giving person I have ever known. Her main goal in moving back home was to immediately start giving back to the community that had given so much to her. I am truly blessed to call her my wife and best friend.” Our Volunteer of the Year truly has a servant’s heart and exemplifies what the Junior League of Lufkin is all about. Thank you, Hilary Walker, for your continued commitment and dedication to our organization and our community.
Sustainer of the Year - 2012
Barbara Peterson Barbara Peterson is exceptionally dedicated to our community and our organization. Our special lady is a mother of three who volunteers with her
church and community and continues to be an active volunteer with the Junior League of Lufkin as a Sustainer. Barbara is active on a variety of committees and programs with her church, serving with UM Army, the East Texas Emmaus Community and hosting a weekly bible study in her home. She opens her home regularly for guests of her church and can often be found delivering a meal to someone in need. A fellow Sustainer said, “Barbara has the gift of compassion and a heart for lay
ministry.” In addition to her church, Barbara also finds time to volunteer and give of herself in the community, scooping ice cream every Tuesday at Pine Crest and serving on the Child Welfare Board and ADAC board.
As a Sustainer, Barbara continues to serve the Junior League of Lufkin by volunteering countless hours to Vision Screening and serving as the Sustaining Advisor for the JLL Board. Our Sustainer of the Year is a role model for the future leaders of Lufkin. Thank you, Barbara Peterson, for your continued commitment to our organization and our community.
Rookie of the Year - 2012
Mary Ridings There’s nothing like starting your Junior League career with a bang…and that’s exactly what Mary Ridings has done! Mary is the perfect candidate
for our inaugural Rookie of the Year award, jumping in at the Back to School Bonanza before her Provisional year even began and then going above and beyond the requirements as a Provisional. A friend said, “Mary is energetic and always willing to pitch in. She is thoughtful, caring and always there when anyone needs a hand. She is dedicated to her family, her community and her church. And she’s the kind of girl who somehow finds the time to send the sweetest thank-you notes.”
Besides being a wife and mother of two precious kiddos, Mary started a new job recently and continues to volunteer her time and talents at her church. She is a Sunday School teacher who serves on the Nursery Committee and as Referee Commissioner of Upward Basketball. Her husband said, “She is a self-less person who puts other needs before her own. She is a loving mother and loving wife. As long as I’ve known her, she’s enjoyed volunteering and helping others.” Just as Mary started her Provisional year with a bang, our Rookie of the Year will do the same during her first active year of membership, serving as Assistant Treasurer for the League. Thank you, Mary Ridings, for your continued commitment to our organization and our community.
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Council Chat
By Kathryn Williams, Hospitality
I am so excited to serve this year as the Hospitality Chair. What a fun placement to plan our meeting food sponsors, the Christmas Party, and the End of the Year Celebration! We have a few new fabulous food sponsors and some returning
sponsors that were so gracious to help us again. Please join me in welcoming the following food sponsors for our upcoming meetings: Sals & Sams, El Chico, Grandough Bakery, Popeye’s, Home Theater Concepts- Gregg Durham, and Outback Steak House. Be sure to thank all of these wonderful sponsors who have donated their talent and time to support the League!For our October meeting, the JLL Actives will be welcoming our new Provisionals
with a Salad Supper. Actives, please bring the following items based on your LAST NAME:
A: Bread sticks or dinner rolls in a serving bowl B-C: Small green salad & dressing in a serving bowl with serving utensils D-G: Pasta salad of any kind in a Serving bowl with serving utensils H-J: Crackers and assorted cheese and/or meat, nugget tray on Serving tray K: 1 gallon of sweet tea and 1 gallon of unsweet tea L: One 2 liter of each: Diet Coke, Coke, Dr. Pepper and Sprite M-N: Assorted cookies or cupcakes on serving tray O-S: Assorted chips & dip on serving tray T-Z: Fruit or vegetables on serving tray or fruit salad in serving bowl
Please keep an eye out for more information about our Christmas Party in the next issue.. it is sure to be a fabulous time!! Finally, please thank the incredible Museum of East Texas for sponsoring our September meeting. They are always so kind to host this meeting and it always is lovely. If you need anything special for meetings, please feel free to call me the week prior to the meeting at 936-229-2897.
Kathryn Williams
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The Junior League of Lufkin is proud to support the following projects and organizations for the 2012-2013 year:Community Agency Disbursements Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of DET (ADAC) Angelina County & Cities Health District Concerned Black Men of Lufkin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Goodwill Industries Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas The Mosiac Center National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin Volunteer Services Council
In League Funded ProjectsBack to School BonanzaCareer ConferenceCamp Get Fit/Kids in the KitchenFamily Night ProgramMiddle School Volunteer ProgramVision ScreeningPresident’s CharityLeague TrainingPlacementSimply DoneRainbow RoomSustainer’s Charity
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Back to Schoool Bonanza
Our 2nd Annual Back To School Bonanza was held Saturday, August 4 at First United Methodist Church, and it was a
HUGE success! Many thanks to our partners: First United Methodist Church, Buckner Place, and The Children’s Clinic/Angelina Pediatrics. Without their time and generosity given before and during the event, it wouldn’t have been possible to pull off such a large endeavor. I
want to thank my fabulous committee for all of their hard work and dedication to this project. They took their jobs seriously and it showed. Hilary Haglund Walker was my wonderful co-chair and she was a tremendous help to me. She will move this project forward next year and will do an incredible job. In the days before the Back to School Bonanza,the committee and volunteers unloaded, unpacked, and stuffed supplies into 2,000 backpacks. When Saturday was fi nally here, children from all over Angelina County came and received haircuts, vision screening,
dental screening, immunizations, and they all left with a backpack full of school supplies. Each station was staffed with smiling Junior League of Lufkin Actives and Sustainers, as well as many community volunteers. Over 1,900 backpacks were distributed! I am so proud to have been involved with such a wonderful, worthwhile project for the past two years. Seeing the League dollars spent in such a meaningful way will make me think twice when asked this year to buy a raffl e ticket, attend a fundraiser for the League, or make a donation. THIS is why we raise funds…for these children! I hope this year when we begin to raise those much needed funds again, you can communicate to people in the community WHY we are raising the money! Back to School Bonanza is an expensive project, but one that helps improve precious lives in our community. I can’t think of a better reason to give or spend money!
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the Lufkin High School Ignite Mentors, Junior Achievement and 36 career-choice speakers. The conference also included the ever-popular College Road Trip program which requires a host of volunteers to assist. This year we were honored to be assisted by 12 JLL Sustainers, over 30 active JLL members, as well as community volunteers from
Peltier Chevrolet! College Road Trip is designed to help students understand the value of a dollar and the relationship between educational levels and earning potential – all while having fun! The success of the conference was due to the large number of Junior League members, Junior League Sustainers and community volunteers that spent their morning with us at Lufkin Middle School. We would not have been able to make this day so special for these kids if it weren’t for the big hearts and hard working spirit of these volunteers. Thank you!
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Camp Get Fit/Kids in the Kithen
Camp Get Fit/Kids in the Kitchen was held at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center July 23rd through 27th. We had an increase of enrollment this
year with 61 campers participating. Campers consisted of stu-dents entering grades 3 – 5 this next school year. With the help of an awesome committee and talented volunteers, I think this year’s camp was the best one yet! Campers were divided into three groups. Each group rotated through three 45 minute sessions each
day that included cooking, exercise, and health awareness. The fo-cus each day was on the importance of making lifelong healthy choices. Carol Bradley, a JLL Sustainer that volunteers each year with CGF/KITK, was a tremendous amount of help throughout the week. As a registered dietician, Carol helped with the menu, shopping list, and presentation during the kitchen sessions each day. This year we were honored to have Smoothie King come in and provide smoothies to each camper during one of the kitchen sessions. The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center presented three classroom lessons during the week. In addition to ADAC, we also had Amanda Johnson, den-tal assistant with Dr. Tom Croley, and JLL Active Member, Kim Herman, teaching campers appropriate food choices as well as portion sizes. If we surveyed the campers each year, I feel sure they would tell us the gym is the best part of camp. This year was no exception. We were blessed to have some of the most talented volunteers leading and assisting us in the gym. Tricey Godfrey led our students in activities each morning before dividing the students into their groups. She was absolutely great! Not only did she get each day started, but she stayed and assisted as the three groups rotated through the gym. On Wednesday, Billy Haas shared his basketball skills with the campers. He was amazing at cap-turing and keeping the campers’ attention while teaching them very demanding and exhausting basketball techniques. We gave the campers bags on Thursday afternoon fi lled with goodies from the following sponsors: Brookshire Brothers, Woodland Heights Medical Center, Marines Recruiting Offi ce, Navy Recruiting Offi ce, Smoothie King, and t-shirts created by All American Athletics. Each day, Grandough Bakery graciously gave each camper a delicious cookie to take home and enjoy. In addition to the volunteers and sponsors already mentioned, I have to say thanks to the Provisionals and League members that just dropped by to help out during the week, as well as junior volunteers Alex Robertson, Colton Herman, Caitlyn Herman, Sara Gunter, and Meg Harris. As I stated earlier, I feel this year’s camp was the best and I have to add that I feel this year’s committee was the best as well! Committee members were: Ashli Baldridge, Missy Berry, Jessica Brown, Becky Butler, Rachelle Frankens, Court-ney Gould, Emily May, and Brooke Vann. Last but not least, I owe a huge thanks to co-chair Heather Slaton. She was so much help from the beginning. Without her, camp would not have been so successful. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for next year!
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Provisionals in the Spotlight
Lori Bennet Spouse: Stephen BennettChildren/Ages: Abby Bennett, 7 years and Wesley Bennett, 3 yearsOccupation: Teacher at Pineywoods Community AcademyDream Career: Stay at home
mom :)Hobbies: Sewing, craftingFavorite Volunteer activity: Anything with kidsFavorite way to spend a day: I love it when we have days that our little family can play around, my husband grills, and we watch a movie together! Favorite author: Crazy...but it is a kid author...Patricia PolaccoFavorite movie: Sweet Home AlabamaFavorite vacation spot: Beach Most people don’t know that: I would secretly love to skydive, but would never have the nerve to do it!
Jenny Blackledge Spouse: Justin Blackledge Children/Ages: Journey Blackledge - 2 weeks, 1 day Occupation: Petroleum LandmanDream Career: Great mother and successful and happy with whatever I am doing
Hobbies: Singing and craftsFavorite Volunteer activity: Organizing or working with kidsFavorite way to spend a day: Working in my fl ower bed or yard, watching a good movie or shopping Favorite author: I don’t have a favorite author, I just read the ones that have good reviews. I like to read self help books about raising children by James Dobson and successful marriage books as well. Favorite movie: I have a lot of favorites. I’d say a good comedy or horror would do it for me. Favorite vacation spot: The beach or anywhere new Most people don’t know that: I quilt and I’m crafty.
Kim Childres Spouse: Chuck ChildressChildren/Ages: Lauren (20); Madison (11)Occupation: Executive Assistant at KSWP/KAVX RadioDream Career: LibrarianHobbies: Reading, swimming
Favorite Volunteer activity: Volunteering at the Mercy Me concertFavorite way to spend a day: Reading a book on the beachFavorite author: Karen KingsburyFavorite movie: Steel Magnolias
Favorite vacation spot: Any white sandy beachMost people don’t know that: I am a licensed worker’s compensation adjuster
Rolunda ColemanSpouse: Carvin OlfordChildren/Ages: Naiya, age 11 and Kacyn, age 3Occupation: Claims Representative for Social SecurityDream Career: Sports Counselor
Hobbies: Reading and travelingFavorite Volunteer activity: All volunteer opportunities are wonderfulFavorite way to spend a day: Watching Bonanza marathonFavorite author: Too many to narrow one downFavorite movie: The Five HeartbeatsFavorite vacation spot: I have yet to fi nd my favoriteMost people don’t know that: I had a previous career in Public Speaking.
Amy DonahoeSpouse: Steve DonahoeChildren/Ages: Christopher, 3Occupation: Program Director/Forensic Interviewer at Harold’s House (full-time mommy effective January 1, 2013!)Dream Career: anything that
involves childrenHobbies: Hobbies? What are those?Favorite Volunteer activity: Church children’s programs; anything that involves reaching out to children and families in needFavorite way to spend a day: Being outdoors with family and friends and shoppingFavorite movie: The HolidayFavorite vacation spot: ColoradoMost people don’t know that: I walked in my sleep out of an Amarillo hotel room when I was little
Lindsey Friesen
Spouse: John Friesen Dream Career: Owning a clothing boutiqueHobbies: Running, reading, cooking Favorite Volunteer activity: Anything working with children
Favorite way to spend a day: A day at the lake with my familyFavorite author: Leila Meacham Favorite movie: Steel Magnolias Favorite vacation spot: Costa Rica Most people don’t know that: I can tap dance
Lia Fro tSpouse: Greg FrostChildren: Allie Jo, 2 yearsOccupation: HomemakerDream Career: VeterinarianHobbies: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, fi shingFavorite Volunteer Activity: I
love preparing meals for othersFavorite Way to spend the day: By the pool or on the beachFavorite Author: C.S LewisFavorite Movie: Steel MagnoliasFavorite Vacation spot: the beachMost people don’t know that: I am scared of fl ying!
Leeanne Friesen HaglundSpouse: Hunter HaglundChildren: Preston (1 year), baby #2 due in DecemberOccupation: HomemakerDream Career: ChefHobbies: Reading, cookingFavorite Volunteer Activity: Working with children and
animals Favorite way to spend a day: Spending time at the beach with my familyFavorite Author: John SteinbeckFavorite Movie: BeachesFavorite vacation spot: Anywhere in the mountains Most people don’t know that: I love riding horses
Kelly JobeChildren/Ages: Levi Ramsey Jobe, age 2Occupation: Director of Audiology at SFASUDream Career: Audiology IS my dream job!! But as an audiologist, I would love to travel into space and study
the effects of zero gravity on the vestibular (balance) systemHobbies: Golfi ng, reading, boating, traveling, hikingFavorite Volunteer activity: Any opportunity that allows me to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.Favorite way to spend a day: Being with my family and/or friends doing whatever makes me laugh the hardestFavorite author: Francine Rivers and Karen KingsburyFavorite movie: After all these years, Forrest Gump is still my favorite.Favorite vacation spot: Turks and CaicosMost people don’t know that: I love adrenaline fi lled adventures such as sky diving, bungee jumping, repelling and zip lining. Next on my list, hang gliding!
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Provisionals in the Spotlight
Tanya McDonaldSpouse: Chance McDonaldOccupation: Certifi ed Registered Nurse AnesthetistDream Career: Own my own bakeryHobbies: Baking, gardeningFavorite Volunteer activity: Cooking or preparing food for
othersFavorite way to spend a day: Spending time with familyFavorite author: I don’t have a lot of time to read for funFavorite movie: Any good chick fl ickFavorite vacation spot: Anywhere close to waterMost people don’t know that: At the end of the day I love to relax and watch the sun set
Emily MeiselSpouse: Richard MeiselChildren/Ages: Mason (11), Connor (8), Reagan (4)Occupation: TeacherDream Career: Wedding PlannerHobbies: reading, photographyFavorite Volunteer activity:
Anything with kidsFavorite way to spend a day: On a beach with
the family and a good bookFavorite author: Nora RobertsFavorite movie: Gone with the WindFavorite vacation spot: Any beachMost people don’t know that: I am slightly obsessed with NBA basketball
Jennifer MolinaSpouse: Michael MolinaChildren/Ages: Aletheia - 12, Knox - 11, Jackson - 10 & Gianna – 5Occupation: Offi ce ManagerDream Career: House fl ipper or personal shopperHobbies: Reading,
scrapbooking, remodelingFavorite Volunteer activity: The Mosaic CenterFavorite way to spend a day: Reading, shopping and a trip to the spa with my girlsFavorite author: I don’t have a favorite - there are so many great ones!Favorite vacation spot: ItalyMost people don’t know that: Until last year I’ve never lived anywhere longer than 4 years - we’ve been in Lufkin for almost fi ve
Melinda MooreSpouse: Benjamin MooreChildren/Ages: Madeline Moore, 2 weeksOccupation: CPA and Tax Manager at Lufkin IndustriesDream Career: Needlepoint shop ownerHobbies: Reading, needle
pointing, and runningFavorite Volunteer activity: I enjoy being the treasurer on several boards, including the Museum of East Texas Guild. I also love helping organizations that benefi t children.Favorite way to spend a day: On the lake with friends and family (when there is water!!)Favorite author: Michael Connelly and James PattersonFavorite movie: Sleepless in SeattleFavorite vacation spot: IrelandMost people don’t know that: Benjamin and I are now the proud parents of a sweet baby girl, Madeline, born on July 25!!!
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Provisionals in the Spotlight
Carolyn MoyersSpouse: Eric RohaniChildren/Ages: Jaxon – 7Occupation: Obstetrician and GynecologistDream Career: I’m doing it! :)Hobbies: Reading, running, hiking, traveling, dancing
Favorite Volunteer activity: Mentoring youthFavorite way to spend a day: Leisure family timeFavorite author: I don’t have one. After years of reading text books, I really enjoy a good read, but I read an eclectic variety of mostly non-fi ction. I am not into novel series.Favorite movie: I don’t have 1 favorite; Good Will Hunting, The Help, Little Man Tate, to name a few.Favorite vacation spot: Any of the West Indies IslandsMost people don’t know that: I love to cook Gourmet dishes
Abby RootChildren/Ages: 1 puppy, Joby, 7 years old, long hair mini daschundOccupation: Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Lufkin High (Culinary Arts)Dream Career: To own a small boutique in Lufkin, but I do
have lots of dream jobs! Hobbies: Embroidery and calligraphy…both new things for me! Favorite Volunteer activity: Helping children and animals in any way possible Favorite way to spend a day: Hanging with friends and familyFavorite author: People Magazine Favorite movie: I have tons!Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with sun, sand and water
Ashley SelfSpouse: Ryan SelfOccupation: 3rd grade teacher in Lufkin ISDDream Career: Teaching (but if not...yoga instructor) Hobbies: Running, playing with my dog, reading Favorite Volunteer activity:
Working with childrenFavorite way to spend a day: On the lakeFavorite author: Kate DicamilloFavorite movie: Anything scary! Favorite vacation spot: Positano, Italy Most people don’t know that: I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer at an orphanage in Africa for 2 months during summer 2010
Malarie ThompsonSpouse: Cody ThompsonChildren/Ages: I have a step son, Aiden, age 5Occupation: Case Management, Lufkin State Supported Living CenterDream Career: Child
psychologist with a private practiceHobbies: Cooking, working out, home improvement projectsFavorite Volunteer activity: Anything in which I am able to interact with othersFavorite way to spend a day: With my family on a beach somewhere!Favorite author: I mostly read the textbooks assigned to me in grad schoolFavorite movie: AnchormanFavorite vacation spot: Cabo San Lucas, MexicoMost people don’t know that: I hate airplanes. We love to travel, but no matter how many places we go I am always afraid of fl ying!
Cas ell ToddSpouse: Fiancé’ Travis HodgesChildren/Ages: Mary Liz Crager, 6Occupation: Recreation Specialist for the City of Lufkin Parks & Recreation.Dream Career: Working for a
nonprofi t that helps animals or the environmentHobbies: Reading, cleaning, and trying new thingsFavorite Volunteer activity: Working with children or animalsFavorite way to spend a day: Read a good book, spend time outside, and have a nice dinner with my familyFavorite author: Impossible to name! I love so many books, but mainly historical fi ctionsFavorite movie: Again I cannot pick one, but I love history and horror moviesFavorite vacation spot: Any beach!Most people don’t know that: I want to start my own animal shelter one day
Christie ToddSpouse: Cragg ToddChildren/Ages: Mary-Michael Todd (3) and Millie Todd (1)Occupation: Stay at home momDream Career: To own and run my own Bed and Breakfast Hobbies: Cooking and DIY
projects Favorite Volunteer activity: Christmas Helpers Favorite way to spend a day: Fun Day outdoors with my family!Favorite author: Sandra Brown Favorite movie: ShagFavorite vacation spot: The beachMost people don’t know that: My degree is in Restaurant and Hotel Management
Katherine ToddSpouse: Jeffrey H. ToddChildren/Ages: Miller will be 2 years on December 2ndOccupation: 3rd Grade Math & Science Teacher, Anderson ElementaryDream Career: Being a teacher
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, & entertaining MillerFavorite Volunteer activity: Helping those who need itFavorite way to spend a day: Anything fun with family and friendsFavorite author: Mary Kay Andrews & James PattersonFavorite movie: There are too many to choose fromFavorite vacation spot: The beach or the mountainsMost people don’t know about you: I’m not sure there is anything, but I guess I could say that I’m the baby of fi ve children.
Kayla WalkerOccupation: 1st grade teacherDream Career: AstronautHobbies: Dancing, working out, readingFavorite Volunteer activity: Anything with or for kids!!Favorite way to spend a day: With my family... and on the
beachFavorite author: James PattersonFavorite movie: Shawshank Redemption or St. Elmos FireFavorite vacation spot: Destin, FLMost people don’t know that: I got hit on by Nick Carter a couple years ago on vacation... such a creep :)
Sha’nin WillisSpouse: Joseph H. WillisChildren/Ages: Hannah (17), Abigail (13), Slayton (11), Savanna (9), Brance (7)Occupation: Registered NurseDream Career: Trauma Flight NurseHobbies: Reading and cooking
Favorite Volunteer activity: Anything involving children, elderly or war veteransFavorite way to spend a day: Big meal on the table and my house full of familyFavorite author: Joyce MeyerFavorite movie: Fried Green Tomatoes Favorite vacation spot: Arkansas Most people don’t know that: I love Holistic Nursing and have always dreamed of writing a book
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Words of Gratitude
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Sustainer News
Since this year the Sustainers are being encouraged to volunteer with the League and in their community, we would like to highlight Jetta Koch Westerholm this month. She has been
an usher for the Arts Alliance for 10 years, volunteer at the Mosaic Center, Texas Forestry Museum and worked at Woodland Heights Gift Shop for 10 years. She was Membership Chairman for Friends of the Library for 6 years. Also, she has been a First United Methodist Church board member and past class president, Board member of Historical and Literary Club, Board member and recent past president of Lufkin Dance Club, member of Angelina County Historical Commission and Committee chairman of DAR. Until recently she played hand bells at church, has been a member of Junior League of Lufkin since 1956 and Board member of the Sustainers and was twice named “Sustainer of the Year.” Jetta has been involved with the Back to School Bonanza for two years and has given 2 scholarships to LISD seniors for over 10 years. Her biggest volunteer effort of her life was being State President of Texas Medical Association Auxiliary. She visits 2 nursing homes frequently and has worked the Spring Market for 2 years. What a great example of volunteerism especially for 84 years old!!! I would love for every Sustainer to follow Jetta’s example.
Important Information for Sustainers:• Thanks to the 20 + that volunteered at the Back to School Bonanza.• Fall Gathering is October 24th at Crown Colony Country Club• Holiday Tea is November 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Museum of East Texas.
Requests for funds: Due September 1st, call Linda Malnar for more information
By Bobbi Robinson, President
By Patti Smithhart
Wow….it is summer and it is raining!!!!! After last summer, we (at least I) thought we might just burn up this year. This is surely temporary, but isn’t it lovely while it lasts?
Time passes quickly!!! So it is time to start thinking about all the wonderful and worthwhile projects Lufkin Junior League sponsors in our community. More than ever before, the active League needs our help! Most of us are in the position to offer our time and talent to at least one League event in the coming months. Ladies, we are a very large group of women who have gained knowledge and valuable experience during our years of voluntarism. Our input into the active League’s proj-ects is worth more than most of us think! If you give of yourself, you will see. Our Actives are so appreciative and always so open to our sugges-tions. Our Sustainer goal this year is to involve every Sustainer who is able in at least one JLL project or other community event. Please consider carefully how important these projects are to Lufkin. All of us are people who have made this community better. There is still that opportunity for us. Just one event or project…..that is all we need to do. Imagine how many volunteer hours that would be! What an impact we could have! Any level of work is available to us. If you are only able to sit and do hand work…someone will fi nd that spot for you. If you want to lead hands-on activities…JLL has your job. Please give thoughtful consider-
ation to volunteering just once with JLL in the coming year. You will get more than you give!! Below you will fi nd a list of JLL, and even two other, volunteer op-portunities. Contact names and dates are included.Vision Screening: Whitney Garza, Chair – [email protected] Hudgens, Sustainer rep. Whitney says her committee is in desper-ate need of Sustainer help! They screen almost 5000 children, and could not accomplish it without Sustainer help. CASA: training begins in Aug. or Sept. contact Natalie Thornton at CASA offi ceANGELINA ARTS ALLIANCE: Ginger Trotter,Volunteer Coordinator - 633-3220. Volunteers needed for many different jobs no need to phone ahead, just show up. As the year progresses, there will be other opportunities for us. We will use this column to keep our Sustainers informed. Please be mindful of the needs as they come up. On a personal note, let me tell you that I volunteered last spring to work the Career Conference at Lufkin Middle School. I had never been to it before, and honestly did not really understand what it is. It only took one morning of my time. It was so fun!!!! I truly enjoyed being there with the JLL Actives and Sustainers….and the kids were great!!!! I am hooked!! Will be there again this year!! Just Saying!!!!!
The Lufkin Junior League Sustainer BoardSitting: Jan Paxson, Bobbi Robinson, Linda Malnar and Kathi Clark.Standing: Debra Moore, Ginna Hudgens, Ginger Bates, Susan Morgan, Jetta Westerholm, Thalia Tierney, Terri Zeleskey, Barbara Peterson
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Sally HogueHilda Mitchell
Mary King
Jane AinsworthTracy Portwood
Jennifer Molina
Leslie Ainsworth
Beth DenmanLaura Squiers
Becky ButlerLia FrostSarah Vier
Janie SlackVirginia Winston
Shelli EllisJean Hester
Mary Jane WestMelissa Huggins
Ginna HudgensMary K. Grum
Lynda Zimmerman
Allison James
Vannita MooreDonna Spore
Keela MorganMary Ridings
Shelly Slaton
Dessa GlassGeneral Meeting
Tina Luna
Susie Freeman
Ann CaskeyJoanne Roquemore
Board MeetingCarol Bradley
Amanda Morales Lynda Langston
Marietta Yeates
Paula Hughes Samford
Michelle Briley
Andrea FriesenRose Johnson
Kitty DavisLib Oviatt
Jennifer ConwayAnn Shands General Meeting (Salad Supper)
Tempe Lou Durham Terri Self
Ashli Baldridge
Lisa HaglundJudy Perry
Dana Smithhart
Sheila SkeltonRebecca Davis Kimberly Graham
Cissy McCarroll
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Leeann HaglundJoie Henderson Rebecca West
Sherry RoperPaula Werner Board Meeting
Karen HarrisBecky Holton
Cindy Neal Marcy Weibe
Joy Scott-Killam
Tammi AxelsonClaudia DeArmond
Brooke Van
Cindi Andrews Joan Temple
Rona Friesen
T.J. PattersonCissy SeelyCinda Taylor
Julie Castleberry Carol Zbranek
Luanna Semlinger
Kelley MooreDonna Willis Laddie Williams
Cathey FriesenCrystal Gann
Melinda Moore
Nelda HortonTerri Zeleskey
Stephanie Gustafson
Emily WattsAmber Youngblood
General Meeting
Misty CroleyCallie Winston
Sustainer Holiday Tea(4-6pm, MET)
Nancy MooreMonica GunterBoard Meeting
Ann WatsonMisty Zeleskey Jean DillahuntyElizabeth Perkins
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Lufkin, TX
P.O. Box 151812
Lufkin, Texas 75915
M i s s i o n S tat e m e n t
The Junior League of Lufkin is an organization
of women committed to promoting volunteerism
and to improving the community through the
effective action and leadership of trained
volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational
and charitable.