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thebridgeJUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON NOVEMBER 2010

The JLBR and You

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FEATURESIN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF GIVINGSustainer MARY COLEMAN reflects on her experience with the Holiday Gift Drive.

IN THE PINES SOCCER DAYChildren kick off September with fun and games. by JESSICA WULKAN

SAVOR THE MOMENT COOKBOOK CELEBRATES 10 YEARSA look at what makes this cookbook so special.by NICHOLE KAHLIL

FOCUS ON ADVOCACY: AN AJLI INITIATIVEAn inside look into the three focus areas of our State Public Affairs Committee.

SEE WHAT’S GROWING IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN by JESSICA WULKAN

FUNDRAISERSWVOY A look back at the JLBR’s largest fundraiser, held October 8, 2010.

TOP TEN TIPS ON HOW TO THROW A GREAT FUNDRAISER Fundraiser chairs share their expertise.

JLBR BOUTIQUE Check out our hot new Junior League-branded gift ideas.

PEOPLEWONDER WOMENSustainer Kate Toomey demonstrates what it means to give of oneself. by NICHOLE KALIL

RESOURCESTHE JLBR AND YOU: A WINNING COMBINATIONPartner with the JLBR, benefit your business and improve your community! by ANNE GRIGSBY

SAFETY FIRST THE 2ND GOLDEN RULE Child and infant safety for all situations. by KELLY CARSON

PHILANTHROPY 2.0- SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGING THE GAME FOR NON-PROFITS How Communications Council can help your committee spread the news.by CRISTY STEWART-HARFMANN

IN OUR “RED PAGES”MEMBER NEWS by LISA MILLER

WHAT IS THE ODI EXPERIENCE? Members talk about this amazing leadership development opportunity.

JLBR BRIEFS

JLBR CLASSYFIEDS

PROVISIONAL PERSPECTIVE by JOANNA DROWOS

SUSTAINER SCOOP by LOU ANN SUCH

DEAR DR. JULIE by DR. JULIE SHUMAN

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THE BRIDGE STAFF

EDITOR Barbara Trevino Chester

COPY EDITOR Cristy Stewart-Harfmann

FEATURE WRITERS Kelly Carson

Joanna DrowosNichole Kalil

Denise O’SullivanJessica Wulkan

DESIGNER Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb

OFFICE MANAGER Wendy Orenland

PHOTOGRAPHERS Gina Graves

Marianne Levy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Samantha Vassallo

PRESIDENT ELECT Nancy Dockerty

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Cristy Stewart-Harfmann

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY Alana Latiolais

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Reagan Such

VICE PRESIDENT OF FUND DEVELOPMENT

Emily McMullin

VICE PRESIDENT OF PERSONNEL Kathy Potts

VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING Robin Deyo

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Caroline Angstadt

NOMINATING/PLACEMENT Kim Anglemyer

PR/MARKETING Mel Montes

SUSTAINING ADVISOR Kathy Adkins

RECORDING SECRETARY Kristin Calder

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fromtheeditor fromthepresident contributingwriters

DEAR LOYAL READERS,

The holidays are coming and I am thankful for so many things:

my great committee, my fabulous friends in the League, my

loving husband. But among the many personal things I am thankful for, is your support of The Bridge.

Over 100 people have contributed pictures, stories, ads, dona-

tions and input on the past two issues of The Bridge. That is

amazing! Thank you all for making these past two issues so

much fun.

Even more amazing is that for the FIRST YEAR EVER, The Bridge

is on schedule to be completely underwritten through ads and

patrons! We have already surpassed our budgeted revenue in just two issues! In past years, The Bridge has been produced

under budget, but never has it been completely self-sufficient.

This year I urge you to continue to advertise in The Bridge or become a PATRON to help us reach our goal. Maybe you know

someone who is starting a business, selling a home, seeking

a babysitter or offering employment and would benefit from

placing an ad or a Classy-fied in The Bridge? Maybe you can get

your favorite business to place an ad worth $250 or more and

fulfill your $100 financial commitment at the same time.

Just imagine…someday soon The Bridge may even be a

fundraiser for the JLBR!

Keep your ideas coming and have a wonderful holiday season!

Barbara Trevino Chester

2010-2011 Editor, [email protected]

Barbara T. Chester, Editor In my 6 yrs in the JLBR, I’ve learned that the League evolves and grows every year. To be an asset to the League, you have to stay flexible, open-minded and approach each change as an opportunity for growth.

Joanna Drowos Time management! Someone once told me that if you want something done, you should ask a busy person. That is definitely true of my friends in the JLBR, they inspire me to find ways to help in spite of having a busy life already.

Nichole Kalil Being involved with the JLBR has opened my eyes to how much need exists in South Palm Beach County, and how much I can make a difference in my community as a volunteer.

Jessica Wulkan The JLBR has taught me how much hard work, dedication, and organization go into planning an event. It truly takes a team of talented women to execute such fabulous events throughout the year!

Denise O’Sullivan Being a member of the JLBR has taught me how to prioritize and set deadlines ahead of time. This way, I can be organized and try to keep stress to a minimum.

Kelly Carson Having worked in a male-dominated profession for many years, it’s been refreshing to work with so many talented and dedicated women. Being a strong, independent woman is an asset. Having a strong group of women at your side to help you accomplish the goal, makes it even better.

Lou Ann Such I have learned how to speak in public without becoming a wreck. As chairman of the Sustainers, I speak to large groups of ladies several times a year. At our Fall luncheon, I suddenly realized I had made my little speech with out any fear. Amazing!!

Marianne Levy (JLBR Photographer) I’ve learned presentation skills - I haven’t had to run a meeting in a few years, so running our Florence Fuller committee meetings has definitely strengthened my presentation skills!

Gina Graves

(JLBR Photographer) I’ve learned time management and I have gained an appreciation of all the time League members give!

Cristy Stewart-Harfmann The greatest skill I have learned is how to run an effective meeting and create an environment that encourages teamwork and solution oriented discussions.

This month, we asked our contributors: “What skill(s) have you learned through your involvement with the JLBR?”

As the holidays draw near,

many of us reflect on the

blessings we have in our lives.

It’s the perfect opportunity

to give thanks to those who

have made a difference. I am

continuously amazed by our

membership and the dedica-

tion they have to the JLBR

and our community. I am so

thankful to be a part of such a

wonderful organization, and so

very thankful to my family for

their continuing support of my

League endeavors. In the spirit

of Thanksgiving, I want to thank each of you for sharing your

time and talent to make our community a better place.

A special thank you to our…

Provisional Members• for making a commitment

to volunteerism,

Active Members• for their undying energy and enthusiasm,

Sustainers• for their wisdom and never-ending advice,

Board Members• for the great discussions and ideas, and

Community Partners and Supporters• who help us

accomplish our mission through their generosity

Now is also a time to reflect on those less fortunate. Due to

our current economic climate, local non-profit agencies are

experiencing a heightened demand for services, along with

reduced revenue and resources. Many families are struggling to

make ends meet. They need the basics, not to mention a secure

job. The women of the JLBR are working harder than ever to

help relieve this strain. Our mission: to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women and improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. With nearly 700 volunteers, the JLBR is comprised

of women who come from many different backgrounds, reli-

gions and national origins, all with one common bond –

a passion for improving lives in the Boca Raton community.

One of the many ways we are putting our resources to use this

month is by helping to provide the less fortunate with bountiful

Thanksgiving dinners to share with their families.

Please take the time to give thanks for your blessings this

holiday season. I wish you and your families a wonderful

Thanksgiving!

With heartfelt thanks and appreciation,

Samantha Vassallo

2010-2011 JLBR President

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There are times in our lives when all things converge

at the right time, in the right place, at the exact

moment bringing absolute clarity to a particular situation.

When you first recognize it, you may shrug

it off because it doesn’t seem possible.

Once you see that it is, you begin to think it must be fate or divine

intervention.

Many years ago, just a few days before Christmas, I experienced one of those inexplicable, but purposeful moments that continue to impact me today.

My husband and I were at the Town Center mall and came upon the Spirit of Giving Network tree. It was so close to Christmas, but the tree had been tucked away, almost like an afterthought. Being the Junior Leaguer that I am, I walked over to the tree wondering why it was so hidden when there were still ornaments waiting to be chosen.

I leaned over the picket fence that encircled the tree and grabbed the first ornament I could reach – the name on the tag was unusual, but familiar, too

familiar. I asked my husband to start looking at the other names – sure enough there was a second and a third. I recognized the names immediately – they were the names of the children of a former employee. The former employee I had to dismiss just before Thanksgiving- talk about guilt. How could it possibly be that all three were still on the tree?

There was no doubt in my mind that I had to do what I could, so I grabbed the ornaments. My

husband and I set out to purchase every item on each of those ornaments. Each of those children would get exactly what they had hoped for, exactly what they had asked for and then some.

Throughout the night, we raced across Boca – east to west, north to south,

finding every last item. Completely baffled at what had just occurred – we drove home in near silence.

How? Why? How could it possibly be that I stumbled upon the tree with only a few days left before Christmas? The tree wasn’t even in its normal spot. Why were their names still on it? Why were their names not chosen?

For whatever reason – those names chose me. This was not an opportunity for me to ease my guilt. It wasn’t about making me feel better. My husband and I converged on Spirit of Giving Network tree, at the right time, in the right place, at the exact moment that was required. It wasn’t about “making it right.” It was simply about the Spirit of Giving – about the children.

Was this what the Spirit of Giving was all about? For me, the answer was clear - “for everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required.” It was an opportunity for me to share what I had received with others and to fulfill a responsibility to my community.

So, in the true spirit of giving, I urge each of you to select an ornament or two from the tree this year and make a child’s holiday wish come true!

The JLBR invites you to be a part of this amazing “Spirit of Giving” opportunity, please follow the steps below:

Stop by the Junior League of Boca Raton Headquarters (Vegso Commu-nity Resource Center) at 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 to select an ornament. Gift drive specifics and drop off instructions are provided on each ornament. ** — or —Send an email to the Spirit of Giving Network Committee at [email protected] and they will make sure that you receive that special ornament.

**JLBR members- To ensure you receive your DIAD credit, log your name on the clipboard with Wendy and drop your gift back off at the VCRC by December 10th.

If you need additional information please contact Meghan Shea, Spirit of Giving Network Chair at [email protected] or at (908) 612-5122.

It was simply about the Spirit of Giving— about the children.

Some of the children’s wishes would not be fulfilled. How sad,

I thought. Would they simply be forgotten?

by Mary Coleman

In the True Spirit of Giving


Over 80 children of migrant

farm workers from In the Pines

were treated to a special day filled

with soccer, crafts, games, and

much more. In the Pines (ITP) and the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) kicked off September with their annual Soccer Day. Blue skies, the smell of popcorn,

children laughing in the bounce house, and pop music set the

tone for a fun-filled event.

For the 3rd year in a row Luis Gajardo, FAU’s Assistant Soccer

Coach for 11 years, led the soccer lessons, including obstacle

course and drills. He is a firm believer in children participating

in physical activity. “So many children don’t get the opportunity

to participate in sports. They don’t get to move around,” Luis

says. “My favorite part of Soccer

Day is when you can see the kids

having fun. By the end of the

day, they know how to kick the

ball and learn to receive the ball.

They don’t even realize they are

working out. They need to have

fun. That is the best part.”

In addition to playing soccer,

the children participated in an

array of other outdoor activities

including dancing, hula-hooping,

tug-of-war, and games with

the emcee. Inside the center,

the kids enjoyed arts and crafts

time decorating cookies, crafting

“ghoulies” out of plastic plates,

decorating pumpkin-shaped

goody bags, and donning

temporary tattoos. After the

games, prizes were distributed

and the kids enjoyed a meal,

compliments of Chipotle, Publix,

and Mootz’s Italian Ice.

The day certainly would not

have been nearly as successful

without the countless efforts of

Alex Gaglio and Beth Johnson-

Gutierrez, the ITP committee

members who organized the

event, and the additional JLBR

and Americorps volunteers.

Many thanks also to A Touch of Class DJ, who spearheaded the games and brought the bounce

house, and Award Excellence who sponsored the t-shirts.

ABOUT IN THE PINES

Founded in 1978, IN THE PINES, INC. (ITP) is a non-profit

organization that provides safe, clean and affordable housing

for low-income farm workers as well as social services and

support programs to enhance the quality of life of area farm

workers. The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has worked

with ITP for almost 20 years assisting with educational and

recreational activities. The JLBR also provides bilingual literacy

trainings and adult literacy classes that include information

on immigration issues and scholarship needs. The ITP Project

earned the JLBR the 2005 Community Impact Award from

Association of Junior Leagues International.

IN THE PINES SOCCER DAY

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Fashion Show and After-Party Sponsor Saks Fifth Avenue

Gold Sponsor The Kazma Family Foundation

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Silver Sponsors Elaine Wold/ Bay Branch Foundation Peggy Henry The David and Lucy Craske Long Family Giving Fund Schmidt Family Foundation

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Chairwoman Jackie Reeves, 2010 WVOY Award winner Brooke Qualk and Lynn Holcomb Nominee Betsy Fletcher and Robin Deyo

Drs. Marta Rendon and Chere Lucas of the Rendon Center at WVOY Pre-Event

Cindy Krebsbach and 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award

winner Barbara Schmidt

Chandelier tableJLBR President Samantha Vassallo, Amy Kazma and

Nancy Dockerty pictured at Nominee Cocktail party

Janie Lott, Carole Putman, and Boca Raton mayor Susan Whelchel

Kristen Ross, Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Pattie Damron and Nominees Peggy Jones and Dorothy MacDiarmid at Nominee Cocktail Party

Marta Batmasian, Caron Dockerty and Honorary Chair Jayne Malfitano pictured at Nominee Cocktail party

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WVOY Nominees walking the runwayKimberly Rosemurgy, Barbara Chester,

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Savor the Moment Cookbook Facts:

2001 James Beard Award winner in “Entertaining and Special Occasions”

•category

Published in 1999; The first printing of 20,000 sold o

ut during the first year due

•to the tremendous marketing effort

s of the League and the committee

Sold more than 45,000 copies nationwide gen

erating $500,000 in profits

•Stunning photograp

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•More than 300 quick-and-easy selec

tions, as well as gourmet creations

•Creative coo

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Extraordinary entertaining ideas to make every day speci

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Features 10 “Celebrations” showcasing complete menus with unique

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MomentWhat is the James Beard Award? Noted by Time Magazine, as “The Oscars of the food world,” the James Beard Foundation Awards shine a spotlight on the best and brightest talent in the food and beverage industry.

Covering all aspects of the industry—from chefs and restaura-teurs to cookbook authors and food journalists to restaurant designers and architects and more—the Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in North America. The awards are presented each spring at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Nominees and winners are fêted at a weekend of events in New York City that has become the social and gastronomic highlight of the year. Source: www.jamesbeard.org.

Other Awards Earned by Savor the Moment2000 AJLI-Honorable Mention

2001 James Beard Award

2001 ForeWord Magazine -2nd Place

2001 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist

2001 Writer’s Digest “National Self-Published Book” Award Honorable Mention

2001 Independent Publisher Book Award-Finalist

Celebrates 10 Delicious Years

Savor the

In honor of Savor the Moment turning 10 and borrowing inspiration from the movie “Julie and Julia”, Junior League Member Stephanie Miskew is cooking her way through all 255+ recipes! Follow her blog at www.stephaniesavorsthemoment.blogspot.com. Stay tuned to check on her progress and check out some great recipes!

Savor the Moment’s 10th Anniversary celebration was “A Night to Remember”, November 12, 2010 at the Seagate Beach Club in Delray Beach, Florida. The celebration honored the remarkable women responsible for creating the book, many of whom were in attendance and enjoyed reminiscing about the early days of Savor the Moment.

Like the cover of the book itself, the celebration overlooked the

beautiful Atlantic Ocean, setting the perfect tone for the evening.

It was a wonderful evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and

desserts inspired by Savor the Moment, live entertainment and an

exciting Silent Auction featuring fabulous foodie items such as

Chef’s Table dinners at local restau-

rants, VIP tickets to local Wine &

Food events as well as Private Chef

services. Cheers to the Seagate Beach

Club and Hotel for a beautiful evening

filled with moments to savor!

A Tribute to Those Who Made it HappenCindy Krebsbach (chair), and Wanda Harrold (assistant chair)

led the committee that worked diligently over a period of three

years, collecting and testing over 3,250 recipes to make Savor the

Moment a reality. The creation of the cookbook involved over 150

League members who served as sub-chairs, chapter chairs, table

/set designers, advisors, tasters, marketers, photographers, sales

people and administrative helpers. Many of these contribu-

tors are still active and sustaining members of the JLBR and

continue to be very involved in League activities. A full list of

contributing members can be found on page 273.

Funding the ProjectSavor the Moment was not only a huge time commitment, but

a financial investment as well. The committee secured large

contributions from the donors below, as well as many smaller

commitments from companies, foundations and individuals.

Thanks to the many donors and the committee’s efforts, the

cookbook was fully underwritten.

10th ANNIVERSARY

E.M. Lynn Foundation•Boca Raton Resort & Club•Sun-Sentinel•Premier Beverage Company•The Boca Raton •Regional Hospital

Boca Magazine•Boca by Design•Tyco International•Northern Trust Bank•Allied Domecq Spirits USA•

Stephanie Miskew and JLBR Cookbook Manager, Mary Lavalle.


Bring out the taste of Florida this Holiday Season with a heart-stealing setting and unforgettable table, as you welcome your friends and family into your home to share some holiday cheer. Honor them with a special evening created from Savor the Moment and transform your party from ordinary to magical with these entertaining suggestions from page 71:

Remember that fancy people like informal 1. parties.

Lighting is everything- there can never be 2. too many candles.

Separate couples at the table.3.

Invite everyone! People take up less space 4. than you think.

Use round tables for good conversation.5.

Set the table to beckon the guests.6.

Keep the height of the centerpieces 7. less than 11 inches.

To be a good guest, 8. encourage others to talk about themselves by asking questions. They will think you are brilliant. Bring out the best in others.

RSVP on time.9.

Offer the best hostess gift- 10. a great guest!

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Savor the Moment with this creative Holiday Menu of 3 hot appetizers and 3 cold appetizers, which will delight your guests at your holiday party and provide an elegant atmosphere.

Served Hot:

Brie in Puff Pastry with Berry Sauce, page 58 - •Festive in both taste and presentation

Warm and Savory Crab Baguettes, page 73- Will •wow your guests

Lemon Grass Turkey Bites, page 18- Served •with Sweet and Hot Sauce, page 19- Brings this season’s flavor to the menu.

Served Cold:

Smoked Salmon on Potatoes with Dill Sauce, page •74- A delicious JLBR classic

Spicy Cayenne Toasts with Sundried Tomato •Mousse, page 64- For a new twist that is sure to be a hit.

Caviar Pie, page 62- Completes your table and adds •an extra special touch of class to your menu.

Complete your menu by sipping on the most amazing White Chocolate Martini, page 23, paired with the most decadent of all desserts, Champagne Truffles, page 36. You will dazzle your guests with these little jewels.

Dim the lights, turn on your favorite holiday music, light candles and use your imagination! Happy Holidays and Cheers!


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2009-2010 JLBR Year

At-A-GlanceThe JLBR has been serving our community since 1971!

The Junior League is an international organization

of 165,000 women in four countries!

NAME OF ORGANIZATION

PURPOSE OF GRANT

The Children’s Museum of Boca Raton

To help create a digital photo montage in the museum to celebrate their 30th Anniversary

Think Pink RocksTo support breast cancer education and

awareness at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Women’s Center for Breast Care.

Best Foot ForwardFor their Map to Success Program which

provides educational assistance to teenagers aging out of the foster care system

Twin Palms Center for the Disabled

To purchase supplies and materials for their Life Skills Program

Boca Raton Elementary School Safety Patrol

To help send the safety patrol to Washington D.C.

Mental Health Association of Palm

Beach County

To assist in educating teenagers about mental illness

The JLBR Community Support Fund has been busy granting money to non-profit organizations in South Palm Beach County. Here is who the CSF has issued grants to so far this year!

Percent of our membership that works outside the home, part-time or full-time.

Percent of our membership that has college degrees. 30% have a post-graduate degree.

Percent of members who have an income of $120,000 or higher.

Percent of members’ who are between the ages of 23 and 42.

70

Percent of our members who are married. 60% of our members have children.

THE JLBR AND YOU: A WINNING COMBINATION

by Anne Grigsby

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) membership

represents over 700 highly motivated, educated, influential

women. When you sponsor the JLBR, your support, coupled

with our large volunteer base, allows for a much larger impact

than your dollars would alone. Last year our highly-trained

volunteers donated over 25,000 service hours and raised

nearly $250,000 to transform our

communities through advocacy,

direct service, public education

and fundraising. Partners of the JLBR play a major, and highly visible, role in the South Florida community. Your partnership

with the JLBR will be mutually

beneficial to your business and

will make a direct and positive

impact on your community.

The JLBR provides resources, knowledge and funding to the community through the training, education and volunteerism of its members. We serve as a much-needed volunteer resource and

as a catalyst for positive change through partnerships

with numerous local nonprofit organizations. We

work passionately

to host signature

fundraising events, so

that our proceeds can go

towards tackling a wide

variety of issues in South

Florida, such as:

literacy programs•

feeding the hungry•

improving the living •

conditions of families

educating children on •

healthy eating habits

supporting and •

educating families and

the community-at-large

improving the welfare •

of children in the

foster-care system

Annual League sponsorships allow individuals, small

businesses or large companies to partner with our community

projects in a way that has never been possible through our

traditional event sponsorships. There are great opportunities

to be a part of exciting new projects, such as the development

of the Boca Raton Community Garden and Kids in the Kitchen.

In addition to supporting our work with

local non-profits, sponsorship levels can

include volunteer opportunities and JLBR

membership for you or your employees.

Your support allows us to fulfill our

mission of training women to become

better leaders in the community. We

provide educational opportunities

throughout the year for our members as

well as opportunities to attend

professional development

workshops through the

Association of Junior Leagues

International. The JLBR

also educates and trains

other non-profits through

the resources available at

the Craske-Newman Grant

Resource Library and the

seminars offered at our

headquarters, the Vegso

Community Resource Center.

Beyond our membership, your

sponsorship dollars with the

League stretch your marketing

dollars through exposure at

our many annual fundraising events, open to the

entire South Palm Beach County community.

l The Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon,

attended by over 700 local ladies and held each year

at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. www.jlbr.org/wvoy

l Chocolate Decadence- “The Sweetest Party in Town”

attended by over 800 and held at The Shops of Boca

Center. www.bocachocolate.com

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l The JLBR Annual Golf Classic, held

this spring at the Royal Palm Yacht Club

and attended by over 100 local men

and women. www.jlbr.org/golf

l The Annual Holiday Tea and holiday

shopping event, held every December

and open to the public.

l Special Events- This year marks the

10th Anniversary Celebration of the

JLBR’s James Beard award-winning

cookbook, Savor The Moment. The 10th

Anniversary party was recently held at

the Seagate Beach Club and was open

to members and their guests.

Sponsorship packages also include

advertising space and marketing

opportunities on our www.jlbr.org

website, in The Bridge and through

our social media outlets. Special

invitations to legislative receptions

and other small fundraisers to benefit

the JLBR such as restaurant and store

openings are also included.

The JLBR seeks to develop long-

lasting and mutually beneficial

partnerships with outside agencies in

our community. Annual sponsorships

begin at just $1,000. We are more than

happy to work with you to develop

a sponsorship level with benefits

that are tailored to the needs of your

company.

If you are interested in becoming a community partner by sponsoring the JLBR through either a financial commitment or in-kind donation, please contact Anne Grigsby at [email protected].


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Oct 23, 2010- Annual MSAT BBQ at Morikami Park 1. Lisa McDonough, Brittany Steele, Kelli Bloechinger and fiance Brandon McLeod 2. Melissa and Jay Whelchel

Sep 23, 2010- Florence Fuller Reading Night. Volunteers read to the kids and did crafts while their parents attended a literacy seminar. 3. Jenny Wicker reading to a child 4. Heather Eastham passing out oreos.

Provisional Socials Oct 5, 2010 and Nov 2, 2010 5. Liliana Pikul, Jennifer Clarke, Custodia Olivieri, and Jennifer Harper 6. Allison Lazarus, Katie Petronio, Kayleigh Walsh, and Melissa Moyles

Oct 12, 2010- Cottage Meetings 7. Jen Rosemurgy, Maggie Dickenson and Kirsten Stanley 8. Cathy Eltringham, Victoria Matthews and Renee Duryee

Nov 3, 2010- Boca Raton Historical Society Train Depot DIAD. Volunteers spread over 100 bags of mulch on the outdoor education area.

9. Devon Falcone, Marjorie Hollman, Robin Deyo, Meghan McGrath, Natalie Warren, and Brooke Pickett

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Create a timeline. Start by doing some “backwards plan-ning”. For example, if invites have to be out by __, then they need to be by the printer by __, all sponsor names in to be in by __. This gives everyone an idea on what jobs need to be done and held account-able by a defined date. Also, make sure it is clear that on

the day of the event - all hands are on deck - everyone needs to be there and really to help with what ever needs to be done that day or at the event (even if their committee job was done weeks before). Lisa Bariso, Festival of Trees & Lights Chair 1998, President 2004-2005

Have a well-rounded and diversified team. When you’re managing sponsor solicitation, ticket sales, PR & graphic design, many unique skill sets come into play. Using people’s natural strengths, a talented team working in unison will successfully handle the logistical demands of an event while balancing the ulti-mate goal of raising dollars. Melissa Whelchel, Chocolate Decadence Co-Chair 2010

Marketing is key to a successful event. Include PR/Marketing strategies, tactics and deadlines in your event timeline. Develop an effective marketing message that includes information about who benefits and why it is important in addition to the event details. Allow your passion for the cause to show in your marketing. Your marketing plan should include an

effective media mix of: email campaigns, website updates, printed collateral, personalized letters, social media posts, press releases, blog posts, announcements and event calendar listings. Once your RSVP list begins to grow, send reminders to those planning to attend, such as social media posts with event updates or a pre-event email reminding guests where to park, what to wear, etc. Ultimately, remember event marketing is not just about your event, it can be a great way to generate publicity, build existing relationships, raise awareness for your cause, and establish new relationships with vendors, supporters and volunteers. Cristy Stewart-Harfmann, VP of Communications 2010-2011, Chocolate Decadence Co-Chair 2010

Work with a team of people who are positive, energetic and creative and you can’t go wrong! Keep the spirit of the cause in your heart and share in your successes. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Morgan Green, Savor the Moment Chair, 2006-2007

TOP TEN FUNDRAISING TIPS

The motto of the Junior League of Boca Raton’s (JLBR) is “Women building better communities.” This year, the JLBR hopes to raise more than $250,000 towards our mission and towards

building a better community in south Palm Beach County. Fundraising is the primary source of JLBR Community Support Fund grants to non-profit agencies seeking assistance

and funding for all of our community projects.

How do you make your fundraiser a success and still keep the “FUN” in fundraiser? These talented JLBR fundraising dynamos share some of their secrets:

As a VP in charge of fund-raising in an economic down-turn, I’ve learned that you have be creative in order to cut expenses. Try every year to negotiate better rates with your vendors. Look for donors that may be able to give in-kind services even if they can’t donate cash. Try to put as little cash into the event as possible.

Crystal McMillin, VP Finance 2008-2010

Remember your donors! They are what make your event a success from the financial standpoint. Keep them “top of mind” in everything you do. Make mention of them in all printed pieces, day-of scripts, Bridge articles and press releases. Have your Assistant Chairs or another committee member proofread to be sure all your donors are included and more importantly SPELLED CORRECTLY! Moreover, be sure you give a phonetic spelling to the emcee so their names are pronounced correctly. Michele Toomey, Co-Chair Chocolate Decadence 2006

Make the work fun! For Chocolate Decadence, we would do a “vendor push” and meet at a restaurant/bar on Atlantic Ave/Mizner Park/Town Center and then hit up every restaurant and store as a committee. When you go in a group and ask for the owner/manager to join your event or

donate something it is really hard for them to say no. This was a great way for our committee to have some social time too! Andrea Garcia, Chocolate Decadence Co-Chair 2009

JLBR Members - when you ask sponsors for money, you are asking them to support ALL the good works over the JLBR’s past 40 years, plus our current and future projects. Don’t tell them they are supporting simply a luncheon, golf tournament or cookbook. The JLBR is so much bigger than just one event. They should feel good to support the community in which they work and live. Put the “training and education of volunteers” as a key community service that the donor would be supporting. Remind them that our volunteers also volunteer at local schools, places of worship, alma maters, hospitals, historical societies, and other nonprofits helping children. They often go on to chair committees and be leaders in these other organiza-tions after their training in the JLBR. It is so important that donors feel that their dollars are going to far-reaching places beyond just that one event and even beyond the JLBR. Kathy Adkins, JLBR President 2006-2007

Cherish your committee members by making them feel involved and needed to accomplish the task. Reward them with praise and thanks at every meeting, make it interesting by adding a competi-tive element, and give SMALL gifts of recogni-tion. I promise if you do this your members will feel engaged and work hard for you. Without your committee, you’ve got nothing! Michele Toomey, Co-Chair WVOY 2007

Have PASSION! Right from the start, the WVOY committee members had so many fabu-lous ideas! Such as the video! A few ladies took hold of the idea and made it happen and that enthusiasm was consistent throughout every component of the event planning process. Remember, passion is to fundraising what location is to real estate! Being able to convey your passion is critical to securing under-writing and in-kind donations. Jackie Reeves, WVOY Chair 2010


Focus on Advocacy An AJLI Initiative

For over 40 years, Junior League’s Florida State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) has been researching, educating, and advocating across the state for community projects and issues that fit within our mission. Delegates from each local league meet at SPAC conferences three times a year to discuss, debate, research, and set a legislative agenda of issues to support for the year. There are many state SPACs across the country, the collection of which AJLI is currently celebrating as further proof of Junior Leagues’ great success in communities across the nation.

SPAC delegates from over 20 Florida Leagues met in Daytona Beach on the first weekend of October to deliberate on which issues they would like to support for the upcoming legislative year, and to conduct intensive training on the legislative process. Delegates also discussed the benefits of issue-based advocacy, an AJLI sugges-tion to Leagues countrywide, and worked to produce a common theme between the issues selected.

Delegates decided to focus on three issues this year: FOSTER CARE, CYBERCRIMES, and a law requiring BOOSTER SEATS for children up to the age of seven.

FOSTER CARE SPAC has developed relationships with providers of services, as well as elected officials in this

area. FOSTER CARE will be SPAC’s number one issue and they will continue to expand their research, relationships, and proven track record of helping children in the foster care system - in particular those children “aging-out “of the system. Discussions about foster care specifically included:

l Supporting legislation to continue the Title IV Waiver that allows Florida to use foster care money to help keep kids out of

the foster care system, versus allowing that money to go solely to foster care families.

l The benefits and detriments of increasing the possibility of children remaining in the foster care system until the age of 21, versus 18.

l Listening to speakers discuss how some children who have “aged-out” of the foster care system and continue to receive stipends from the government, are exploiting certain legal loopholes, and brainstorming about how to close the loopholes and hold the children more accountable for money received.

CYBER-CRIMES is a relatively new issue for SPAC, having been introduced

last year. CYBERCRIMES includes sexual predators targeting children online (adults on kids) and cyber bullying (kids on kids) using such means as Facebook, the Internet, and cell phones. This is an extremely timely and high profile issue, and one that generated a lot of passion among delegates at the confer-ence.

BOOSTER SEAT LEGISLATION is an issue SPAC has supported for 10 years and SPAC has come very close to getting legislation passed over the past several years. SPAC chose to make this the third issue, after being contacted by a legislator who is interested in introducing this legislation this year, and would like SPAC’s support. Delegates felt that with all the energy and passion dedicated to this issue in the past decade, seeing this issue through to law was important. Delegates also spoke about finding a family who has seen firsthand, how dangerous the lack of a booster seat can be

in a car accident, and naming this legislation after their child.

Foster CareOne in four will be incarcerated •within the first two years after they leave the system.

Over one-fifth will become home-•less at some time after age 18.

Only 58% obtain a high school •degree by age 19. Less than 3% earn college degrees by the age of 25.

Approximately 38 percent are •employed 12-18 months after leaving foster care.

Between 40-60% of young women •become pregnant within 12 to 18 months after leaving foster care.(Connected by 25 Report, 2005 and Casey Family Programs Report, 2005)

CybercrimesMore than 21,000 cyber •complaints have been received from Florida.

One in seven children between •the ages 10-17 has been sexually solicited over the Internet.

33 percent of 13- to- 17-year-•olds reported that their parents or guardians know “very little” or “nothing” about what they do on the Internet.

Booster SeatsChildren who are appropriately •restrained are 28% less likely to die in motor vehicle crashes. (The

Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medi-

cine, 2006)

Children using booster seats are •59% less likely to be injured than children using seatbelts alone. (Journal of the American Medical Associa-

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JLBR thanks

Thank you to Robin Philpit of Philpit and Philpit, LLC for her dedication and commitment to many Junior League projects including the layout and design of the WVOY invitation, nominee reception invitation, rack card and tribute program.

Thanks to Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb of EMT Creative LLC for donating her skills to create the Woman Volunteer of the Year Casino Night Invite and rack card and for always ensuring that the graphic design and layout of The Bridge is perfect.

Susan Javizian for promoting the SHARE program to volunteers and clients at Boca Helping Hands

Wayne Tonning with Tonning & Associates for working on renderings and plans for the Community Garden.

Betsy Pickup, Master Gardener, for offering her advisory services to the Community Garden.

The IN THE PINES committee extends its thanks to the following sponsors who helped make the Soccer Day a great success! Thanks to

Chipotle, Mootz’s

Italian Ice, Publix, A

Touch of

Class DJ, who spearheaded the games and brought the bounce house, and Award Excellence who sponsored the t-shirts. Thanks also to Americorps who sent additional volunteers to help.

Producer and director, Grace Shafir, for volunteering to take a video of the Kids in the Kitchen event at Whole Foods.

Kristin Bagonis at Whole Foods Boca Raton for organizing and leading the KITK event for the children of the Milagro Center.

Treasures 4 Charity thrift store, for hosting an October Cottage Meeting.

Sunglass Optical Depot for donating Tiffany sunglasses for our GMM raffle baskets.

Many thanks to the Patrons who have supported The Bridge!

Sheila Aucamp

Sharon Sands Budd

Julie Buser

Barbara T. Chester

Sue Diener

Robin Deyo

Suzanne Donovan

Joanna Drowos

Elysa Elk

Linda Gunn

Cristy Stewart-Harfmann

Cheryl Hargrove

Lisa Harmer

Chris & Forrest Heathcott

Barbara Hill

Amy Kazma

Cindy Krebsbach

Dorothy MacDiarmid

Linda MacLaren

Jeff & Kristen Mesuk

Janice Middlebrook

Marian Norton Miller

Shannon Moriarity

Lisa Mulhall

Michelle Rubin

Margaret Ruzika

Jamie Snyder

Kate Toomey

Ron & Tina Towery

Samantha Vassallo

Jay & Melissa Whelchel

Michele Weizer

Cathy Younis


We all know the 1st Golden Rule—TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED. When I was a police officer in Boca Raton, I taught in local schools, and I had the opportunity to meet many fine teachers. One of those, Coach “T” at Pine Crest, always quoted what he referred to as the 2nd Golden Rule—SAFETY FIRST.

With help from JLBR members Kristy Wexler and Samantha Marcus of Star Swimmers/Aquabelly and member Betsy Silverfine of Baby Safe Now, we have compiled tips to help parents navigate everyday hazards. Hopefully, with these tips, a trip to the emergency room can be avoided!

Around the House

Keep emergency phone numbers, •including poison control center, near a telephone

Turn your hot water heater down to 120 •degrees Fahrenheit or lower, to lessen the chance of scalding accidents

Cover electrical outlets to prevent •access

Separate plants and babies as some •plants are poisonous and baby can also pull leaves or stems off and choke on them or pull the whole plant on top of them

Keep hanging cords from answering •machines, phones, lamps and appliances out of baby’s reach

Monitor your •children’s use of the computer—set up parent controls, install software to track your child’s internet activity

Lock up cleaning products, medicines, •GUNS (unloaded and ammunition separate) and other hazardous materials

Teach children about emergencies •(when you need help right away from the ambulance, fire or police departments) and how to dial 9-1-1

Water Safety

Be the “CEO” •of your pool area or by any water, by having Constant Eyes On babies and children

Never leave your child unattended •in the pool area or left in the care of another child—NOT EVEN FOR A SECOND

Install a pool fence, use door alarms, •and have locks on doors out of child’s reach

Start your baby swimming early in a •developmentally appropriate program

Do not keep toys or intriguing items to •a baby, on or near the pool deck

Use a Coast Guard approved life jacket •when on a boat, but be sure to test it out first to see that it floats a child face up, if not, return it

In the Neighborhood

Wear •NHTSA approved helmets while riding bicycles—fit them properly for each child, replace if ever involved in an accident. Parents should wear helmets to set the example- especially to teenagers, who have the lowest use of helmets and the HIGHEST percentage of injuries

Make sure the bicycle fits the rider, the •brakes work, the tires have the right

air pressure, and it is equipped with a headlight and reflectors

Wear light or bright colored clothing as •it provides more visibility for motorists

Teach children how to cross the street •by looking left, right, left and how to read the crossing signs

Use sidewalks when available, and ride •bikes with the flow of traffic

Always ask the owner first, before •petting or playing with a dog or cat

In the Car

Use the correct size infant/child safety •seat and have it properly installed (visit your local police or sheriff’s department for assistance)

Wear seat belts—no matter your age or •where you are sitting in a vehicle

Children between the ages of 4 and 8, •weighing between 40-80 pounds, and under 4’9”, should use a booster seat! Children using booster seats are 59% less likely to be injured than children using seatbelts alone (Journal of the American Medical Association, 2003).

Seat children •under 12 in the back seat, never in the front seat

Keep hands, •feet, heads and objects inside the vehicle

Below are several links that will help you to maintain SAFETY FIRST everywhere!

http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/household_checklist.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childsafety.html

http://www.cdc.gov/family/parentabc/index.htm

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What will be your role as the Landscape Architect for the Community Garden?

I am volunteering my time

and expertise to site planning

and general consulting for the

Community Garden. I have been

a guest at the monthly meetings.

I will be site planning the garden,

creating a quantity takeoff of

design elements that may be

utilized for fundraising (i.e.:

number of bricks, benches, foun-

tains, fence, etc), incorporating

the JLBR design wishes, and answering general design/

community questions.

Leave your imprint on the Community Garden with a Personalized BrickGarden Path bricks can be engraved with text and/or logos and will be available for purchase in January at www.bocacommunitygarden.com.

What is a Master Gardener?A Master Gardener is a volunteer who has completed 100 hours of horticul-ture education from the University of Florida Cooperative Extension service and is available to help homeowners and organizations with questions, presen-tations and programs. As a Master Gardener she has helped with the Pearl City Community Garden, the Swinton Community Garden in Delray and the Poinciana Elementary School Garden in Boynton Beach.

The Community Garden Committee unveiled their logo, garden design and website at the Wyland Living Green Fair, held in Boca Raton on November 6-7, 2010. JLBR committee members shared information about the unique partnership between the City of Boca Raton. They spread “garden-fever” by distributing seed packets, signed up new Facebook fans, and presented pictures and fun gardening facts .

Mark your calendar, shop at Whole Foods and help our garden grow! JANUARY 18, 2011, 5% of all net sales from WHOLE FOODS BOCA RATON will be donated to The Boca Raton Community Garden.

Visit the garden’s new website: www.bocacommunitygarden.com

Follow the garden on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BocaRatonCommunityGarden

JLBR Committee Goals for the Community Garden:

To build a sense of community and teamwork across genera-1.

tions, age groups and demographics.

To provide environmental sustainability, while beautifying what 2.

is now vacant land.

To educate the community about healthy eating habits, natural 3.

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Philanthropy 2.0 Social Media Changing the Game for Nonprofits

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Social Media “Social Media” is simply “people having conversations online”. It isn’t a fad; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. Social Media gives people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.

Why Nonprofits Need to ParticipatePeople are talking about your brand and cause…right now. Social media allows nonprofits to spread their mission, connect with their members, engage and grow support for their cause. It also opens up another channel to raise money.

Like any marketing and fundraising effort, getting the most out of social media requires a strategy, a committed group of people who are willing to dedicate their time and effort to execute and modify the plan.

These five actions items outline how you can promote your charity via social media:

1. Listen First Before creating your social media profiles, find out where your target audience is active. Start by asking your members and supporters which social media networks they are a part of. Keep in mind that it is important to pare your social media presence to only the essential sites, so you are able to give them 100% of your efforts.

2. Account Creation Once you determine which social media channels to pursue, identify a team of people in your organization to take ownership of your social media marketing. Most social media sites are free to sign up and allow you to customize the design to create consistent online branding. For example, Facebook allows customized tabs that can be designed and coded to look like your website . Twitter allows you to upload customized backgrounds.

3. Content is King Social Media is a conversation. Your profiles should always be transparent, open, honest, and authentic. People connect with people, not brands. Allow your passion for your charity or cause to show through in your interactions on social media. Use your social media presence to tell the nonprofit’s story, so you can connect with people on a personal level.

To achieve success with social media, keep your sites updated with new content that adds value to followers. The worst thing an organization can do is to create a Facebook page and then never post anything on it. The best way to keep up, is to plan your content a month in advance and use a service like Hootsuite to schedule your posts.

4. Inspire and Engage Your Supporters and MembersThe best way to engage your fans is to post compelling content, including questions, to gather feedback and ideas. Engaging your social media fans will lead to a more involved and committed group of volunteers and supporters.

There is value in creating an environment where sharing is valued. Lead by example by sharing your fans’ content as well as your own. Engaged fans with a personal relationship to your brand will act as trusted agents, spreading your mission to their networks. 78% of consumers trust the recommendation of other consumers over traditional media. Give your supporters the opportunities to feel ownership of the brand, give them something to talk about, and allow them to share their passion for your cause with their social networks.

5. Monitoring and Marketing Social Media should be integrated into your marketing plan and your daily routine, just like checking your email or voicemail. Add your social media icons and links to all your marketing material including: website, email signatures, print advertisements, etc. Third party sites like Hootsuite and Tweetdeck are free portals that allow you to monitor and post to social media sites. As your fan base grows you can start to tweak your content based on the posts that resonate with your fans.

Good luck with your Social Media Marketing!

Did You Know? Facebook: There are over 500 million •active users on Facebook; users spend over 500 billion minutes per month on Facebook

More than 25 billion pieces •of content are shared each month. That’s over 5.5 billion each week.

Mobile access has •exploded. There are now more than 100 million active users currently accessing the site through mobile technology.

YouTube:There are more than two •billion views (equal to 46 years of videos) on YouTube each day

24 hours-worth of video •content is uploaded every minute

46 years-worth of YouTube •content is watched each day on Facebook

Twitter: Twitter’s search engine •searches 600 million queries a day. Monthly, this is proportionately more than Bing and Yahoo.

There are over 65 million •Tweets a day.

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When you hear of “giving of yourself”, you may think of how

you give your time, your ideas, or your resources to charitable

organizations like the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR), your

church/temple, or your child’s school. But to Kate Toomey,

Sustainer in the JLBR, “Giving of Yourself” takes on a more literal

meaning.

Kate, JLBR President from 1981-1983 (yes, that is two years in

a row) has strong feelings about what it means to serve her

community. “I feel so fortunate to have the Junior League in

my life,” she says. “The training one receives allows us to go to

other organizations and apply our skills to help others.” While

Kate’s many volunteer accomplishments led her to be named

the JLBR’s 2006 Woman Volunteer of the Year (WVOY) Nominee,

Kate’s commitment to helping others surely didn’t stop at her

involvement with the JLBR.

In 2004, Kate

donated a

kidney to her

dear friend’s

daughter,

Molly.

One day in

2004, Kate’s

lifetime college

friend, Eileen,

shared her

daughter

Molly’s disheartening story of her ongoing battle with kidney

disease. According to the National Kidney Foundation, every

month, more than 2,000 new names are added to the national

waiting list for organ transplants, and about 18 people die every

day while waiting for an organ transplant in the U.S. Molly

already had one kidney transplant, which her body rejected,

and at the age of 25, Molly’s needed yet another kidney. The

chances of getting another transplant soon were slim. As soon

as Kate heard of Molly’s predicament, she knew she wanted to

help. So in the summer of 2004, Kate went to New Jersey and

underwent a variety of testing in order to determine whether

she would be a match as a kidney donor.

While on vacation, not too long after the series of testing, Kate

received great news in which she learned she was a perfect

match. At this point she undoubtedly knew that donating her

kidney to save Molly’s life was the right decision. Kate felt God

gave her a gift, which she must then give.

The surgery was done laparoscopically, performed in the

abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of a

camera, and two weeks after the surgery Kate was back on

the golf course feeling better than ever. “Organ donation is a

wonderful gift to give and well worth saving another’s life,”

she says.

We asked

Kate’s

daughter,

active

member Mary

Glynn

Cullinan

what she

thought of

her mom’s

brave

decision

to donate

a kidney.

“I thought

it was

incredible!”

she says. “It is

a strange feeling when somebody you know so well is suffering

and you could be the one to save their life. I don’t even think

you question it, you just do it“ When asked if she was surprised

at her mom’s decision, she smiled and said, “Not at all. She

always does what she wants anyway!” — Just as any well-deserving WONDER WOMAN should.

Giving of Yourself: Kate Toomey

If you are inspired to “give of yourself” like Kate did, there are many ways you can help. Here are a few resources to help get you started:

Be the Match- National Bone Marrow Registry •www.marrow.org

National Kidney Foundation • www.livingdonors.org

Donate Life Florida- Florida’s organ, tissue and eye donor •registry. Sign up online www.donatelifeflorida.org

Hair donation- • www.locksoflove.org

Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America •donate blood. One donation can save three lives! Blood donation is the easiest way to give of yourself. www.cbcsf.org

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for the Crohns and Colitis Foundation,

planning their fundraising walks. Jenn’s

first experience with the JLBR was at the

September GMM so she’s looking forward

to getting to know members in a smaller,

more intimate setting and is considering a

placement on a fundraising committee.

Reina Carioti completed her

provisional year

with the JL of Ft.

Lauderdale and

then transferred to

us! She completed

her degree in

acupuncture a few

months ago and

moved to Boca to put her degree to use.

Reina is originally from New Jersey and has

convinced most of her family to relocate to

sunny South Florida. She is considering a

placement on a committee that works with

nutrition or health.

Sara Skillern

transferred to

the JLBR from

Philadelphia with

a one-year stop as

a member of the

JL of St. Petersburg,

FL. Sara, husband

Erik and their son

Ross had their sights set on South Florida

because they like the people, atmosphere

and water. Sara has already started her

year off by volunteering time at Treasures

for Charity located in Pineapple Grove

in Delray Beach. She is checking out her

options for placing on a committee this

year and is ready to get involved.

Do you have important news that you would like to share with the membership? Send all your baby news, anniversaries, announcements, passings, illnesses, graduations, promotions, weddings/engagements and general GOOD NEWS or kudos to [email protected]. The Member-at-Large will send a card on behalf of the League and submit your news to the next Bridge so everyone is “in the know”. Thank you for your submissions and for helping us keep in touch with our fellow members!

Volunteer of the Year nominees for Hospice

by the Sea and ItsJust4Kids, Inc. (J4K),

respectively. You ladies are amazing!

Passings

The Junior League of Boca Raton sends our

condolences to…

Sustainer Cristy Dale Fimiani on the

passing of her mother Barbara Dale.

Sustainer Lisa Morgan, on the passing of

her mother, Sustainer Kim Mumma.

Member of the Month

The August Member of the Month went

above and beyond

her responsibilities

as a Women

Volunteer of the Year

committee member.

She participated in

every committee

meeting while

also coordinating

all 31 nominees.

Due to her gracious and calm demeanor,

she managed to make every nominee feel

special, appreciated and honored. The

WVOY committee unanimously voted to

nominate Julie Ott as the August Member

of the Month and the JLBR Board agreed.

Congratulations Julie!

Welcome to our League, Transfers! Jenn Baker recently

transferred from the

JL of Ft. Collins, CO.

She currently lives

in Boynton Beach

with her dog Emma

and works in Boca

Welcome Little Leaguers Lila Paige Drowos

was born to Bryan

and Dr. Joanna Drowos on

September 1st at 7:18

PM, weighing 5 lbs

14 ounces. Lila made

an unexpectedly

prompt debut five

weeks early, so

delivery didn’t go

quite as planned. She was delivered safely

by her daddy, Bryan, at home and assisted

by the 911 operator and shortly thereafter,

Boca Raton Paramedics. Mother and

daughter are both healthy and doing great.

Weddings

Congratulations to

Evan and Victoria Bradley, (Provisional

Member), who were

married on June 6,

2009 at sunset at the

Pelican Grand Hotel

in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Congratulations to

Manny and Colleen Occhiogrosso,

(Provisional

Member), who

were married on

September 18, 2010

at The Addison in

Boca Raton, FL.

Provisional Member Kudos

Congratulations to

Jennifer Assante,

on the successful

planning of The

2nd Annual John

Assante 1.5 Mile

Memorial Walk, held

in memory of her father on September 26,

2010 in Mizner Park.

Congratulations Margi Cross and Paula Ciavolino who were honored as Woman

[email protected] us close…Keeping us connected

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What is the ODI Experience?Organizational Development Institute (ODI) Trainings are intense

2-3 day leadership training workshops hosted by the Association

of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), the governing body of our

Leagues. Junior Leagues from all over the country send delegates

to the training. The delegates choose a specialized “track” related

to a specific function of the JL, such as Membership Development,

Community, Nominating/Placement, Finance, etc. They attend

interactive workshops that discuss that function in-depth. Here are

comments from some members who have had the ODI experience.

Andrea Garcia When I attended ODI, I was

a Chair of Chocolate

Decadence but I knew

that I was interested in

Membership Develop-

ment (MD) in the very

near future. I am so glad

I took the MD track at ODI

because that is what I

chose to chair the following

year. It really helped me

think outside the box. I

developed ideas on how to

improve and take MD to

another level. ODI Rocks!!!!

Toni Gianfortuno I attended the track for Achiev-

ing Community Impact. I

learned that by being a chair

I needed to have a vision, a

goal, not only for myself but

also for my Hometown Histories

committee as well. Attending

ODI was the beginning of my

training to becoming a better

leader. It has shown me the

many avenues that the League

has to offer us to grow as

women. To the women out there

reading this- do the things that

interest you and learn ALL you

can to become the BEST you

can be. Remember knowledge

is power!!

Denise O’Sullivan I had the opportunity to

bond with some wonderful

women from our League,

that I had not known previ-

ously. I gained a much greater

knowledge of AJLI and what

impact Junior Leagues make

around the world. Having not

held a leadership position

within the JLBR, this was my

first opportunity to meet and

mingle with members of other

Leagues. I left the conference

with greater enthusiasm and

excitement for what the Junior

Leagues do, and I am even

more proud to say that I am a

member of the JLBR.

Schuyler Thompson The #1 lesson that I learned in

ODI was how to brand ourselves

as a League. Our group explored

ways to brand the JL in our proj-

ects and the benefits of doing so.

In years past, the JLBR has quietly

donated time and money to the

community in ways that have made

significant impact, but have been

oftentimes overlooked. Branding

ourselves in the community will

help gain community partners, new

members, and encourage retention.

As chair of the Community Garden,

I will ensure that there is visible

evidence of the JLBR’s involve-

ment for future generations to see.

Jami Guttenberg ODI is a great bonding

experience with your fellow

league members, but my best

advice is to split up and meet

as many people from other

leagues as you can and share

ideas. So go up to another

table, introduce yourself

and meet new people –

don’t stay in your Boca

League group all the

time. Also, bring your

goals and objectives and

make sure you are well

versed in your project and

things you did in previous

years. Know what worked

and what didn’t work – you

may be able to find out why

something worked and if it

didn’t work, you may find a

solution.

For more information

visit the members-only

side of the JLBR website

under the “Nominating/

Placement” link. ODI

applications can be

found under “Leader-

ship Training” and more

quotes can be found

under “Leadership

Training Experiences”.

Submit ODI applications

to Kim Anglemyer, Nomi-

nating Placement Chair

at [email protected].

Here is a list of people

who have attended ODI in

recent years, if you would

like to contact them:

Kim Anglemyer

Tammy Balogh

Kelli Bloechinger

Melinda Blonshine

Cynthia Campbell

Barbara T. Chester

Melinda DeHoff

Maggie Dickenson

Sue Frost

Andrea Garcia

Toni Gianfortuno

Morgan Green

Anne Grigsby

Jami Guttenberg

Alana Latiolais

Crystal McMillin

Kellie Mejia

Jennifer Minton

Denise O’Sullivan

Jackie Reeves

Cristy Stewart-Harfmann

Reagan Such

Schuyler Thompson

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Tue, Nov 16, 2010 — LES Provisional Meeting on JLBR Community Projects, 6-9 p.m. at the VCRC

Tue, Jan 11, 2011 — GMM @ the Wyndham Garden Hotel

Tue, Feb 8, 2011 — COTTAGE MEETING- Sign up online!

Tue, March 8, 2011— Location TBD

Tue, April 12, 2011 — GMM @ the Wyndham Garden Hotel

Tue, May 10, 2011 — GMM @ the Wyndham Garden Hotel

Dates!Thanksgiving in a Box (TIAB) is back! The JLBR is partnering with The Caring Kitchen once again to distribute Thanksgiving dinners to those in need in our community. Participating will earn you a 2-HR FLEX SHIFT CREDIT.

JLBR members can purchase the contents of a TIAB and then it’s time to get creative! The list of items to buy is available under the Volunteer Shift Calendar on Nov 16th in Closerware. We encourage everyone to decorate and person-alize your box. Make it a family affair and have fun! Boxes must be dropped off at the VCRC on Tue, Nov 16th from 9am – 4pm.

CHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY TEA AND SHOPPING SPREE- SAT, DEC 4th from 12-3 p.m. at

the Wyndham Garden Hotel Boca Raton!

The Annual Holiday Tea is now a Small

Fundraiser! Enjoy a traditional high tea

with assorted finger sandwiches, scones,

dessert breads and more while you shop

for holiday gifts from over 25 unique

vendors and win exciting raffle

prizes! Tickets are $40 and are available

at www.jlbr.org. Ticket price includes

light lunch, unlimited shopping and

complimentary glass of champagne!

GET SOCIAL! Connect with JLBR Online!

Are you a fan yet? The JLBR Facebook page has over 200 fans, and counting! http://www.facebook.com/JuniorLeagueBocaRaton

http://www.facebook.com/BocaRatonCommunityGarden

http://www.facebook.com/BocaRatonELB

http://www.facebook.com/SHAREBoca

Photos on Flickr! – The JLBR’s Flickr page has photos from almost

every single JLBR event this year! Visit www.flickr.com/jlbr to see

them. Email [email protected] to submit your photos or to get uploading

instructions.

Follow us on Twitter! – http://twitter.com/JLBocaRaton

Join the JLBR on LinkedIn! Currently we have around 50 members.

Promote your business, find a job or network with other business-

minded Leaguers. www.linkedin.com and search “Groups” for the JLBR.

Join an MSAT Interest Group Today!Scrapbook Club: Celebrating special events, family and friends by putting

together scrapbooks that tell your unique story with cherished pictures, is so

meaningful! Meet once a month at the VCRC for the JLBR Scrapbook Club. You

can bring anything you want to work on, digital or traditional, and come for fun/

socializing. Contact Patti Goldenberg at [email protected] for next meeting.

Movie Club: Get together with friends to see a full-length film, munch on

popcorn and have a relaxing night out at the theater. Viewing a different film

each month, contact Lana Rosenzweig at [email protected].

Book Club: There are two book clubs already! One meets during the daytime

in Boca and the other is an evening group in Delray. Please contact Barbara

Chester (Delray) [email protected] or Terri Williams (Boca Raton)

[email protected].

Foodie Club: If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Tina

Towery for more info at [email protected].

JLBR Briefs

EMPLOYMENT

Join our team! Moroco Orthodontics (Sustainer) is seeking a PT receptionist/appointment coordinator (Mon 11a.m.-6p.m., Wed/Thurs 7 a.m-5 p.m). For more details email [email protected]

WANTED

Treasures4Charity, a fabulous resale boutique, NEEDS YOUR STUFF! Contact Caron Dockerty at [email protected] or Brooke Qualk at [email protected] (Sustainers since the beginning of time!) Re-opening in November. Volunteers needed too!

MERCHANDISE

Now’s the time to order your HOLIDAY CARDS! I offer dozens of great styles to help you stand out this holiday season. Visit www.SavvySentiment.com or email Alana Latiolais at [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

Beautifully furnished, immaculate 1 bedroom condo available for seasonal or annual rental. Boca Pointe area, water views, stainless steel kitchen, lovely neighborhood. Please call Jennifer 561-729-8898 for information or viewing.

SERVICES

HOME GROWN Fresh to your door vegetable delivery service. Enjoy weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deliveries of 20-lb or 40-lb baskets of locally-grown goodness. Limited number of memberships available. Email [email protected]

Mary Kay Cosmetics - Holiday Exclusive: Call to find out how to save 50% on all your holiday shopping. Call Ann James at (754) 422-0399 or visit www.marykay.com/AnnJames3

European Painter and Faux Finish Artist - Transform your home for the holidays; Experienced, reliable with references available. Free estimates. Your home, my masterpiece. PJ (954) 258-9367.

Tupperware - Call me to place your order or book your party today. Earn free Tupperware as a hostess. Earn $1000 a month as a consultant working part-time. Kelly Carson 561-239-5284 www.my2.tupperware.com/kkcarson235

JLBR Classy-fieds

Ads are $15 per issue and must be 30 words or less.

Employment, Pets/Animals, Announcements, Merchandise,

Real Estate, Vacation Rentals, Wanted, Services or

Transportation. Email [email protected]

THE LEAGUE’S LATEST The Membership Satis-faction and Training Committee (MSAT) hosted it’s Annual BBQ at

Lake Biwa Pavilion at the

Morikami on Oct 23, 2010

from 11am-2pm, to thank

our dedicated volunteers.

Over 65 people attended for

hamburgers, ribs, cotton candy, snow cones and tons of family fun.

On Oct 13, 2010, in collabo-

ration with the Best Foot

Forward Foundation.

Small Community Proj-ects committee members Lisa Hanes, Leslie Wood-dell, Emmy Thornbrough, Shannon Moriarity, Crystal McMillin (pictured L to R above), visited Home Safe in West Palm Beach, a group

home that is home to 12 boys ages 14-18. During their visit, the

committee members participated in The Dreamboard Project,

a crafts project for 12 boys getting

ready to age out of foster care. The

project aims to take the cliche out of

setting life goals, and gives the boys

a creative outlet to help them visu-

alize and imagine accomplishing

those goals.

The JLBR is considering taking on Best Foot Forward as a Small

Community Project, and did the Dreamboard Project with Best

Foot Forward, to learn more about it. The Best Foot Forward Foundation is a 501(c)3 community-based organization created

to advocate for teenagers living in the foster care system and

is dedicated to serving those teens as they “age out” of state

care when they turn 18. Many are often still in high school and

lack the skills necessary to succeed on their own. The Best Foot

Forward Foundation helps foster children throughout Palm

Beach County bridge the gap between foster care and indepen-

dent living.

October 9, 2010 was the Kids in the Kitchen event at Whole Foods in Boca Raton. Children

from the Milagro center

in Delray Beach learned

how to make healthy

choices in the grocery

store as well as how to

prepare a healthy and

fun lunch.

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Chocolate Decadence, named by Boca Maga-

zine as the “Liveliest Event in Town,” will be

held on Thursday, Feb 3, 2011 from 6 to 9

p.m. at the Shops at Boca Center. This year

will feature culinary delights and cocktails

from the area’s top restaurants and bars.

Also, back by popular demand- The Amateur

Bake-Off - organized by the JLBR Provisional

Class. General admission tickets to the event are $35 online and $45 at the door and VIP tickets are $75 online. Buy tickets at www.bocachocolate.com.


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Fundraising 101At the September League Education

Session (LES), the theme was

“Fundraising 101”. The agenda included

a discussion of League fundraisers

and the pivotal role of the individual

fundraiser shift requirement and

financial commitment. They were

introduced to all of the JLBR fundraisers,

and VP of Finance Reagan Such

reviewed where our fundraising

dollars go and how the League uses

money to support projects in our

community.

Done in a Meeting (DIAM)The meeting concluded with a

hands-on “Done in a Meeting”

volunteer experience.

Modeled after the Done

in a Day concept that

allows members to help

out a particular project

through a shorter time

commitment, the DIAM

concept is new for this

year’s Provisional Class.

The DIAM serves not only

to educate new members

about a particular League

project, but also allows

them to be involved

and to contribute to the

success of the project.

For their first DIAM new members

worked together to assemble raffle

baskets, raffle tickets, stuffed envelopes

and made raffle ticket boxes for the

WVOY Luncheon. Their hard work

contributed to the success of the event

and taught the group about what to

expect during fundraising volunteer

shifts.

PROVISIONAL perspective

by Joanna Drowos

Membership Development committee: “Back row: Kristyn Viciedo, Kristen Mesuk, Melissa Whelchel, Sherry Winter, CC Benedict-Esser. Front row: Kelly Martin, Jennifer Harper, Melissa Moyles, Renee Lorberbaum, Andrea Garcia

This year’s Provisional Class of 75 incredible women is off to a fantastic start! Membership Development Co-Chairs Andrea Garcia and Melissa Whelchel, along with their committee of advisors are already creating special learning and volunteer experiences for this dynamic group.

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Super Saturday and Provisional Placement FairOctober 16th, the Provisional Class

participated in Super Saturday, an

annual event to educate new members

about community projects. This year

it featured a football theme, and the

women were invited to dress in support

of their favorite college or NFL team.

The women visited Boca Helping Hands,

The Children’s Museum, the Historical

Society the future site of the Community

Garden and Florence Fuller East to

learn about these projects and how the

League works to support them. After a

day of touring, they enjoyed a “Tailgate

Party” and a Placement Fair “Post-Game

Show”, where they learned about five

Provisional projects: The Chocolate

Decadence Bake-Off, Kids in the Kitchen,

DIAD: Literacy Coalition Project, In the

Pines - Healthy Living Project, Internal PR

- March GMM.

With all of these amazing events and

fun ways to learn about the League,

our future members will bring

enthusiasm and understanding as

they move forward and become more

involved in League activities and

leadership.

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We really have started off the League year with a bang including: the Sustainer Fall Fling, Woman Volunteer of the Year (Congratulations to Brooke Qualk), Sustainer Fall Luncheon and Sustainer Fall Dinner Group and we still have lots of great events ahead.

Please keep checking your email, as that is our most important means of communication for up to date information and invitations. If you don’t do email just let me know, and I will put you on my “Personal Call” list. Hey, I just invented that. Great idea, LouAnn! And check out our Sustainer page in the Members Only section of www.jlbr.org, which Liz Locke is keeping up to date.

THANK YOUS First, a sincere thank you to Denise Alman for having our biggest and best Fall Fling ever. Her tiny cupcakes were so delicious; even if you were dieting you had to eat them. I want to thank all of our past presidents who attended and several brand new Sustainers. Second, thank you to Brooke Qualk, Lynn Holcomb and Caron Dockerty for a most original Fall Luncheon at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. We had the whole place to ourselves with amazing food and lots of other treats. You have outdone yourselves ladies.

BOCA HELPING HANDS Our charity this year continues to be Boca Helping Hands (BHH). BHH has moved into a totally redone

building at 1500 NW 1st Court, just two blocks from our own VCRC. Our own Peggy Jones was BHH’s Woman Volunteer of the Year Nominee. She single-handedly set up a job-mentoring center, complete with twelve new IBM computers to assist job-hunters with their job search. Over 100 men and women have found jobs because of Peggy’s hard work and organization. This organization also gives away about 150 bags of groceries a week, serves hot lunches five days a week and dinners to families on Thursday nights. They organize “Blessings in a Backpack”, providing 400 backpacks filled with food every weekend for kids who would not have much to eat otherwise. I could go on and on, but I will end with a request of either your time or donations of cans and boxes of food, that you can drop off at BHH or at the VCRC. If you can volunteer, call LouAnn Such, Pattie Damron or Elizabeth Pankey-Warren.

HEART AND SPIRITPattie Damron has helped set up an auxiliary board to the executive board for Boca Helping Hands. This new board does all of the fundraising projects, mailings, etc. For only $35.00 you can be part of the committee with no further commitment of time or money. You will receive a newsletter, be made aware of our different fundraisers, and if you would like, have an informative tour of our new building. Call Pattie Damron or LouAnn Such for more info.

SUSTAINER SCOOP

by LOU ANN SUCH

Photos from top: Brooke Qualk and Teri

Kennedy at WVOY; Kristin Calder and Elizabeth

Pankey-Warren at WVOY; Louise Glover and Kate

Toomey at WVOY.

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTSCHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY TEA & SHOPPING SPREE – SAT, DEC 4TH – 12:00-3:00 PM

The Annual Holiday Tea is now a Small Fundraiser and will be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Boca Raton! Get your friends together to enjoy a traditional high tea with assorted finger sandwiches, scones, dessert breads and more while you shop for holiday gifts from over 25 unique vendors and win exciting raffle prizes! Tickets are $40 and are available online. Ticket price includes light lunch, unlimited shopping and complimentary glass of champagne!

GINGER BREAD HOUSE DAY – WED, DEC 8TH – 10:00 AM

Lisa Morgan has planned a morning of gingerbread house decorating and lunching at the Bath and Tennis Club in Delray. Space is limited to 25 ladies. Even if you are not a great artist or designer, I guarantee your gingerbread house will be great. Take it from one who knows- me! I saw all the houses last year, and everyone was totally different, even though we get the same materials

for decorating. I even saw one that I thought was really cute - it was mine. So call Lisa Morgan at 561-243-1432 if you would like to attend, to see if space is available. Cost is $51.00.

WINE TASTING – FRI, JAN 14TH

Inspired by Dale Workman’s event, Charlotte Spooner will be hosting a wine tasting at the Boca Spanish River Library. Todd’s Café, which is a charming little place within the library will cater and Total Wine will supply the wine there may be a few other surprises. January 14th is our tentative date, but please keep checking your email for an invitation, or wait for LouAnn’s new personal calling service.

DINNER GROUP – THU, JAN 20TH – Details to come

DAY AT GULFSTREAM RACE TRACK – THU, JAN 27TH

Anne Vegso is our hostess. Please join us to watch the race, shop, see the horses and/or enjoy lunch. We hope to get a party bus together. If you haven’t received an invitation already, please call Anne Vegso.

I hope you have a FILLING THANKSGIVING, a HAPPY HANUKKAH, a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Photos from top: Mary Csar, Kimberly Kenney and Sarah Flynn; Wanda Harrold and Kim Burmeister; Laura Stoltz, Debbie Abrams, Renee Feder, and Amy Kazma; Barbara Hill, Jayne Malfitano, Julie Buser, and Beth Osborne.


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Dear Friend,No matter how satisfying your romantic and family relationship might be, relationships with girlfriends are important to your mental health and a balanced life. Girlfriends are there to listen and sympathize with you when trouble arises and girlfriend activities can be a healthy distraction from life’s routine. There is a camaraderie and understanding between women that is not usually found in romantic and family relationships. Often times, friendships outlast romantic relationships and the long-term nature of these friendships creates stability in one’s life.

First, think about what you have appreciated about this friend:

What joy/fun has she brought to your life? •

What needs has she filled? •

Has she been there for you in tough •times?

Does she understand and listen to you?•

Once you have identified the value of this friendship, evaluate what might be the problem.

Is your friend going through a hard time? Should you be giving her the benefit of the doubt? Some people are more private than others or might feel ashamed to share that they are struggling and she may not verbalize her struggles. In reaction to stress, some people turn inward and isolate. Could this be the root cause of your friend’s lack of effort?

If the problem is none of the above, evaluate your possible role in creating your friend’s behavior.

Have you upset her and her reaction is to •avoid the friendship?

Have you acted competitively towards •her? Have you gossiped about your friend?

Have you had good fortune in your life and •been insensitive? Is she feeling jealous?

Have you monopolized the friendship •with your needs and your friend feels neglected?

Have you forgotten her birthday, her child’s •birthday or wedding anniversary?

Have you been insensitive about a health, •marital or financial issue she may be having?

No one is perfect and it is normal to behave this way from time to time. An adjustment in your behavior towards your friend and/or an apology might go a long way to reverse your friend’s lack of effort.

One final thought is that perhaps there is nothing wrong in the friendship.

Long-term friendships evolve and change over time in terms of closeness, time spent together and intimacy. They adapt as people grow and enter different cycles of life.

Does your friend now have children or a •new boyfriend or husband?

Dear Dr. Julie,It seems like lately I am always the one making the effort in my friendship with Jane, I’m always the one calling, making plans, organizing the party, etc. Sometimes I feel like she doesn’t hold up her end of the work involved in maintaining a friendship. I have told her several times that I wish she would make more effort but to no avail. I’ve considered abandoning the friendship, but we have known each other for so long, how do I know if it is time to cut this friend out of my life?

- Friend(less)? in Boca Raton

Has she moved to a new part of town, out •of the area or taken a new job?

Has she simply just gotten busy or •distracted?

Are you taking something personally that is •not personal?

It is normal that long-term friendships vary in intensity over time, given life’s demands. If this is the case, I encourage you to understand that this is a normal variation in a long-term friendship and try to tolerate your friend’s lack of effort. Have faith that over time she may make more of an effort when you might be busier in your life. Imagine both being appreciative of each other’s varying levels of effort over time.

Final Evaluation

If after you have evaluated situational causes as well as your own contribution to your friend’s lack of effort, you are still considering ending this friendship, revisit the value this person has brought to your life.

Has she brought you joy, comfort or only •heartache and pain?

Is this person toxic in your life? •

After the times you have spent together, •do you leave exhausted, irritable or unhappy?

Consider also that it is not always necessary to end a friendship completely. Perhaps there are one or two activities that you can engage in that feel satisfying while letting go of the activities that do not feel fulfilling. However, at the end of the day, if you feel this friendship is causing too much stress and you have lost hope that either of you can make meaningful changes, it may make sense to end the friendship or at least take a break from one another. Again, I would not consider this option unless you have thoroughly thought through every other scenario discussed above.

Best of luck with your friend! I hope you find peace and satisfaction no matter what choice you decide to make.

Email your questions to Dr. Julie Shuman at [email protected].

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