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LeagueLoreThe Junior League of South Bend, Inc.

Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Community Change

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Message from thePresidentn 2008, then-President-Elect, Chris Buczynski returnedrom The Association of Junior Leagues Internationalnc.s Fall Conference inspired by the model of Issue-Based Community Impact which she had learned aboutand was instrumental in having The Junior League ofSouth Bend, Inc. adopt the model for our community pro-gramming. The model involved a paradigm shift from

project-based work to community impact through com-munity involvement, collaborations and strategies thatare based on an understanding of the community, servic-es provided and interests of our membership concerningone particular issue. As a result, instead of JLSB's volun-eer hours and funds being spread throughout the commu-

nity to an array of agencies that address multiple issuesand, therefore, make less of an impact, our resourceswould be concentrated on one issue as part of a strategi-cally developed program.

We began the following year by undertaking a systematicassessment of community needs in order to determine the

ssues facing our community and how JLSB could bestaffect positive change. After choosing to focus ourefforts on early childhood development as part of ourarger issue of improving education within our communi-y, last year JLSB provided Done in a Days, book studies

and trainings for members to learn about what needs tobe done to effectively address early childhood develop-ment and identified The Brain Train as a program thatwould accomplish the outcomes we seek to make.

After the time spent building and developing a plan forssue-based community impact, we are finally ready tobegin our programming in the area of early childhooddevelopment with The Brain Train. Yet as you will learnn this issue of League Lore, the Community ResearchCommittee has found our focus is still quite broad makingt difficult to define the impact or change JLSB is seeking

to make and compelling us to drill down our issue andfocus identification even further.

To me, the training opportunity that comes from narrow-ing our focus even more is what the Junior League is allabout. In 1901, Mary Harriman founded the first JuniorLeague to improve child health, nutrition and literacyamong immigrants living on the Lower East side ofManhattan. Realizing their lack of experience in dealing

with the issues that faced people seeking help at the set-tlement house where 80 Junior League members volun-teered, Mary Harriman and fellow League leaders broughttogether experts on the settlement movement to providelectures and instruction to League members. MaryHarriman found that with better preparation came greaterengagement, which is what impelled her to ensure thatJunior Leagues became effective training organizations.

So while JLSB provides our members enriching volunteeropportunities, it is the training our members receive thatsets it apart from other volunteer organizations in thecommunity. And by becoming more knowledgeable about

the aspects of early childhood development where Leaguecan make an impact as we refine our focus this year, wewill be furthering a cornerstone of the Junior League'sMission.

All my best,

JanetJanet HorvathPresident 2011-2012

MISSION

The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. isa member of an international organizationof women committed to promoting voluntarism,developing the potential of women, and improvingthe community through the effective action and

leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose isexclusively educational and charitable.

VISION

The Junior League: Women Around the World asCatalysts for Lasting Community Change.

ISSUE

Early Childhood Development


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LEAGUE LOREwww.jlsouthbend.org

2011-2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORSJanet Horvath President

Laura Schaefer Hyde President-Elect

Mary Eme Executive Sustainer Advisor

Jackie Potter Communications V.P.

Lori Huddleston Community V.P.

TBD Finance V.P.

Cassidy Troeger Fundraising V.P.

Deb Grounds Membership V.P.

MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL Deb GroundsChris Grossnickle Corresponding Secretary

Marcia Polaski Helping Hands

Claudia Mager New Member Chair

Erin Harding Nominating Chair

TBD Placement Chair

Peggy King Sustainer Chair

Laura OSullivan Training Resources Chair

COMMUNITY COUNCIL Lori Huddleston

Amy Stewart-Brown Community Research ChairStephanie Spivey Done In A Day Chair

Becky Beckman Project Chair

COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL Jackie PotterTonya Hardisty League Lore Chair

Jen Chadwell Marketing Chair

FUNDRAISING COUNCIL Cassidy TroegerKristin Hartzell Chefs Showcase Chair

Judy Jankowski Endowment Chair

Laura Pflum Fund Development Chair

Angie Dvorak Thrift Shop ChairKatie Charbonneau Holiday Ball Chair

FINANCE COUNCIL TBDCourtney Bolka Dues Treasurer

Stacey Cloutier Chefs' Showcase Treasurer

Audra Sieradzki Endowment Treasurer

Courtney Scott Holiday Ball Treasurer

Erin Hamilton Thrift Shop Treasurer

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Laura Schaefer Hyde Future Planning Chair

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Congratulations WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER CLASS OF 2012.

WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE. - Claudia Mager

Congratulations to Cheryl Cooreman (A) on herengagement to Brad Hartman.

Congratulations to Nancy (S) & Stephen Ball onthe arrival of their grandson, Clark Thomas, who wasborn on July 14 weighing 7 lbs., 9 oz., 20 in.

Congratulations to Marsha (S) & Wes Williams on thearrival of their granddaughter Vivian Louise Welwood,who was born September 19, 7 lbs. 10 oz., 21 in.

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LittleLeaguersMembership ReportJuly/August 2011Reinstatement

Renee Hayes (A)Karla Middleton (A)

Non-Resident Active StatusLynn Ducat (A)

Emeritus StatusSharon Deneen (S)Lois Friesner (S)

Leave of AbsenceMary Jo Malstaff (A)

Charlotte AnnDvorak

Born on July 29, 2011

6 lbs. 4 oz., 19.5 inProud Parents

Angie (A) & Ryan Dvorak

Membership ...womencommittedto promotingvoluntarism

Leo WilliamZielinski

Born on August 21, 2011

6 lbs. 12 oz., 20 1/4 in.

Proud Parents

Cari (A) & Bill ZielinskiB8uquetsThank Yous Thank you to Lisa Deputy (S) for opening her beauti-

ful home for our first New Member meeting of theyear on August 31. - Claudia Mager

Thank you to Chris Grossnickle (A) for her countlesshours working on our JLSB directory. - Claudia Mager

Thank you to my New Member Committee: LindseyCatanzarite (A), Kim DeCook (A), Laura Flynn (S),Bobbi McMahon (S), Sarah Scheuer (A) and BarbaraObenchain (S), we are going to have a great yearwith our New Members. - Claudia Mager

Thank you to Duley Press for their professional,helpful and timely services in printing the 2011-2012 Yearbook. - Chris Grossnickle

Thank you to Deb Grounds (A) and Janet Horvath(A, P) for their support and excellent proofing of theYearbook. - Chris Grossnickle

Thank you to Chris Grossnickle (A) for all of herhard work on the 2011-2012 Yearbook. You areamazing! - Deb Grounds

A big thanks to Erin Harding (A) as Nominating Chairand our League Lore contributing writer for all thatyou do. You always have such a positive attitudeand are an inspiration to work with. - Deb Grounds

Proud Grandparents

Kathy (S) & Michael Dvorak

CondolencesCondolences to the family of Judith ("Judy") Bushkill(S) who passed away Sunday, August 21.

Condolences to the family of Margaret (Peggy)Soderberg (S) who passed away Sunday, September 18.

Barron HenryBolka

Born August 12, 2011

7 lbs. 6 oz., 21.5 in

Proud Parents

Courtney (FYA) & BJ Bolka

Hudson AnthonyBall

Born July 12, 2011

8 lbs. 1 oz., 21 in

Proud Parents

Maranda (S) & Chris Ball

Proud Grandparents

Nancy (S) & Stephen Ball

Emma JaneBrady

Born September 17, 2011

7 lbs.

Proud Parents - Patty (A) & Coley Brady


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Pam Newman, our Sustainer member, boasts one of the most memorableJLSB moments we've heard yet! She had the chance to meet Eunice Shriver in 1987 athe project chair when JLSB hosted a "Family Room" for parents of Special OlympiansPam is a JLSB veteran (chairing Thrift Shop to Holiday Ball to Nominating plus servvinga stint on the Board) and is a one-woman focus group for many of her hometown's educational institutions - she attended Adams High School, Holy Cross College, Saint Mary'sCollege (BS Degree) and the Univeristy of Notre Dame (MSA degree). She has servedour community in a myriad of ways, perhaps most notably for the last 18 years as program director for Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka. Pam's mastery of ball juggling igoing to come in handy for her this November - daughter Chelsea is getting marriedand son Corey (and his wife Kelly) are expecting. This little one will be husband Chip

WOMEN ON THE BLOCKby Erin Harding (A), Nominating Chair

and Pam's first grandchild! I bet she can't wait to introduce the baby to her love of golf, which includes a past hole inone!! Favorite Restaurant - Garden @ Carriage House in the summer; Favorite Movie - Somethings Gotta Give and 27Dresses; Favorite Book - The Help and all of Janet Evonavichs novels; Favorite Junk Food - Pizza; Favorite vacationspot - California: Wine Country & Half Moon Bay.

Our Active member and current Training Resources Chair is Laura O'Sullivan.A funny coincidence, she also has a Kennedy connection - she grew up dreaming ofbecoming South Bend's first female mayor, and during the last election, she escortedCaroline Kennedy to speaking engagements from Chesterton to Lafayette toIndianapolis. She's also active in the community in the Achievement Forum of SouthBend, Alzheimer Services and the March of Dimes. Laura moved back to her hometownsix years ago after stints in Washington, DC, Boston and Chicago. She currently liveson the St. Joseph River in Buchanan with husband Dan, son Casey (in 5th grade atStanley Clark) and dog Artie. Artie is both black and white blue and brown - fur andeyes respectively! Fall is Laura's time of year - she loves football season, but we'll haveto check to see which college team gains her loyalty . .. the Irish or the Boilermakers(she's a '93 Purdue Alum)! Favorite Restaurant - Uptown Kitchen; Favorite Movie - 16 Candles; Favorite Book or lasbook you read - Currently reading In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson; Favorite Junk Food - French Fries; Favoritevacation spot - Chicago

Our New Member Katie Stachuras husband Mark brought this Home-woodFlossmoor, IL native to Michiana last October to our friendly community, and her pas

sion for women and children have now led her to join JLSB. Katie graduated from theUniversity of Illinois with a degree in Special Education, and she also walked on thewild side with a full array of pink and red hair colors! These days she's also availableto help all of us look beautiful as a Mary Kay independent consultant. She and Marare the recent parents of a brand new mini golden doodle puppy named Lady, so shehas already made friends with this author (whose dog is the same breed!). Please takethe time to get to know Katie and welcome her to our wonderful organizationFavorite Restaurant - Uptown Kitchen, Favorite Movie - The Proposal, Favorite Bookor last book you read - The Help, Favorite Junk Food - Chocolate



MembershipNominating - Urban Legends

by Erin Harding (A), Nominating Chair

On Sunday, November 6, the Nominating Committee willmeet for the crucial task of slating the 2012-2013 Board ofDirectors. These placements are absolutely crucial to theuture of our League as well as to the training and devel-

opment of the lucky ladies who apply and ultimately

accept these roles.

Please take the time to consider the amazing opportunityof serving on the Board! Many resources are available foryou to become more informed. Reach out to currentBoard members, talk to your Placement Advisor, look athe Policies and Procedures on the website, read theeports from last year's Board members (beginning on

page 10 of the Administration section of the yearbook) orcheck the Placement Catalog (beginning on page 15 of thePlacement section of the yearbook). In order to test yourknowledge (and dispel some urban legends), please com-plete the true/false questions below! Answers appear onpage 12!

The Nominating Committee will be in contact with activemembers who are eligible for these roles. We also encour-age interest from sustaining members who are eager toeactivate and lead. Board applications are available inhe News and Reminders section of the Member Home

page on the website. Serving on the Board is both anhonor and a responsibility, and the Nominating Committeetrongly encourages you to express serious interest by sub-

mitting an application before Friday, October 28. In addi-ion, please remember to let your Placement Advisor know

how to reach you on Slating Day (November 6).

f you have any questions about the process, please do nothesitate to contact Erin Harding (Chair), Chris GrossnickleAssistant Chair), Patty Brady, Jessica Hilary, Anne Riordan

or Marsha Williams. We look forward to your interest andcommitment to the continued strength of JLSB!

Nominating True/False Quiz

. Only members who have been active for a long time arequalified to serve on the JLSB Board of Directors.

2. It is an honor to serve on the JLSB Board of Directorsand can make a big difference in a member's knowl-edge, impact on League and on the larger community.

3. There are too many meetings for VPs to attend.

4. Most members join League to make a difference in thecommunity and meet other strong, capable womenwith a commitment to service. Serving on the highlystructured, well-run JLSB Board will give members last-ing experiences and skills to serve in various capacitiesthroughout their lives.

5. Most women who have served on the JLSB Board ofDirectors waited until the time was right to step up.

A great team of individuals were recognized inSeptember for their time and outstanding work on signageredesign and on TV and radio media to promote ThriftShop. They have also worked diligently on keeping the

JLSB Facebook page updated and fresh. Please congratu-late our September Membership Award receipients whomake up the Marketing Committee: Jennifer Chadwell(A, Chair), Kathy Friend (A) and Beth DeLemos (A).

A second year active was honored in September. She isanother League dynamo who not only serves as a NewMember Liaison but also finds time to volunteer on com-mittees she is not even placed by using her talent as agraphic designer. She has spent hours designing theposters for Thrift Shop and the invitation for Holiday Ball.Last year, she was on the Chefs' Showcase committee asthe recorder and also designed that invitation. The recip-ient of the second September Membership Award went toKim DeCook (A).

Placement Interviewsby Deb Grounds (A), Membership Vice President

Its that time of year again where we as members need toevaluate whether our current placement is a good fit andbegin thinking about what we want to do next year. YourPlacement Advisor can help you answer these questions.Every member needs to take advantage of placementinterviews to learn about committees in which they mayhave interest, to express concerns and to talk about your

current placement and whether it is the right fit for you.

During this interview your Advisor will review the threeyear placement plan, work with you on filling out yourWish List for future placements, review the revised mem-bership model and talk to you in general about yourLeague experience. The Wish Lists will be used forSlating Day and Double Board Appointment Day. For thosemembers interested in chairing a committee and/or serv-ing on the Board, you should make sure this is reflected onyour wish list.

Also, please let your Advisor know whether you are inter-ested in other League training such as Organizational

Development Institute (ODI) where you would receivetraining through The Association of Junior LeaguesInternational, Inc. (AJLI) on different aspects of Leaguesuch as Community Impact, Fund Developmnet,Membership Development and Finance. This is an excel-lent opportunity to interact with members from otherJunior Leagues and learn what they do. You will comeback with ideas that may help you in all aspects of yourlife. It is a great experience.

Placement interviews will be held the week of October16, and your Advisor will make arrangements with you onwhere to meet.

SeptemberMembership Awards

by Deb Grounds (A),Membership Vice President


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by Sue Ruszkowski (S)

Steak DianeDinner - Serves 4Tea Time at the MastersThe Junior League of Augusta, GAwww.jlaugusta.org

4 sirloin strip steaks, 1/2 inch thicksalt to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground4 tsp. dry mustard4 Tbl. butter3 Tbl. lemon juice2 tsp. chopped chives1 tsp. Worcestershire

2 Tbl. Belgian Mustard

With a mallet pound steaks, to 1/3-inch thick. Sprinkleboth sides with salt, pepper and mustard. Pound intomeat. Heat butter in skillet. Cook steak 2 minutes oneach side. Transfer to hot serving dish. Add remainingingredients to skillet. Bring to a boil. Pour over meat.

Northwest Autumn SaladSalad - Serves 6Celebration Cookbook - A Treasury of the 400 MostRequested Recipes from Junior League CookbooksThe Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.

www.ajli.org

1 head of red leaf lettuce1 head of Bibb lettuce1 cup of watercress leaves2 Red Delicious apples (slice right before serving)3/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup walnut or vegetable oil1/4 cup cider vinegar2 Tbl. minced shallots2 Tbl. freshly squeezed lemon juice1 Tbl. maple syrup1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Tear the lettuces in bite size pieces and place in a largesalad bowl. Add the watercress leaves. Cut the applesinto very thin wedges and place on top of the greens.Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and blue cheese evenly overthe salad. Combine the oil, vinegar, shallots, lemon juice,maple syrup, salt and pepper in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until evenly combined. Drizzle thedressing over the salad. Toss gently and serveimmediately.

Meeting and Event Registrationby Deb Grounds, (A) Membership Vice President

One of the advantages of our new website is the automtion of tracking membership attendance at events, incling meetings. This allows us to preprint sign in sheand name tags with members names and also ensures have enough supplies and meals ahead of time. We whave sign ups available at least two weeks prior to evevent.

League has also purchased iPod touch devices to work wour website so that when you attend a fundraiser, Donea Day, Project Activity, Training or General Members

Meeting you will automatically be flagged as attendWhen the iPod touch is synced back up to the interyour requirements will automatically be updated unyour profile on the website.

Please remember to take the time to log on to our wesite and register for meetings and events ahead of tim



5 Past Presidents Pow Wow6:30 p.m. at the May HouseNew Member Committee6:30 p.m. at Villa Macris

11 Annual Training6:30 p.m. at DoubleTree Downtown

18 Future Planning6:30 p.m. at the May House

19 Training Resource Meeting6:00 p.m. at the May House

20 New Member Class Meeting6:00 p.m. at BrainWorks

24 Nominating6:00 p.m. at the May House

25 Board Meeting6:00 p.m. at the May House

2 New Member Committee9:00 p.m. Conference Call

6 Slating Day1:00 p.m. at the May House

8 General Membership MeetingSocial & Dinner - 6:00 p.mMeeting - 6:30 p.m. at DoubleTreeDowntown

15 Future Planning6:30 p.m. at the May House

16 Community Advisory Board4:00 p.m. at the May House

New Member Class Meeting7:00 p.m. at May House

29 Board Meeting6:00 p.m. at the May House

Linda Bancroft

Carolyn Bossung

Lenore Cassady

Rachel CocquytPatty Collingwood

Melanie Como

Colleen Denbow

Jeanne Denham

Joyce Dunfee

Kathy Dvorak

Chris Forry

Virginia Henke

Jill Hillman

Stacy Hobik

Lori JohnstonMarcia Jones

Judy Lentych

Debbie Licini

Barb Lorch

Allison Maddox

Claudia Mager

Marilyn Metros

Mo Miller

Wendy PagePat Potts

Ernestine Raclin

Michelle Shakour

Sue Shirrell

Terri Sibaja

Audra Sieradzki

Chris Sieradzki

Stephanie Spivey

Teresa Stack

Dorcas Sunderlin

Tracy ThorntonKatie Toothaker

Margery Walz

Kathleen Ward

Mari Linn Wise

October

Mary Baker

Nancy Baranay

Diane Bradley-Kantor

Kathy Bussmann

Cheryl Cooreman

Ann Dean

Faye Draper

Sarah Felder

Laura Flynn

Jody Freid

Jan Frieden

Rita Good

Elizabeth GrahamErin Hamilton

Christie Hannewyk

Jennifer Helmen

Janet Horvath

Jane Lamb

Lyla Lockhart

Mary Lowe

Leslie McKillip

Lisa Metros

Karen Mowery

Mary Newbold

Pam Newman

Mary Pajakowski

Elizabeth Palmer

Nanette Pollock

Terri Schrager

Julie Schwartz

Theresa Sexton

Marjo Sindy

Joyce Stifel

Sandra TaradashHolly Troeger

Barbara Warner

Joann Whitfield-Welsh

Terry Williams

Anneliese Woolford

Diane Young

Erin Ytterberg

November

Events

Events

Membership


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What To Do If . . .

Questions For The Corresponding Secretary

You have a change for theYearbook (new address, phone,

job, etc.)

Email the Corresponding Secretary [email protected], update it directly on the website orcall the May House.

You wish to ask for a Leave orSabbatical

Inform the Corresponding Secretary in writing. Also notify your Placement Advisor.

An active member in good standing who is unable to fulher League obligations for a limited time may be grantedthree month leave of absence. You can apply for an extsion up to the end of that League year, if needed. Membcan also apply for a one year leave of absence, which wbegin and end in relation to League's calendar year. Tmay be applied for once in a three year period. Membreturning from leave should contact their Placement Adviand resume all active duties.

REMINDER: May 1 is the deadline for requesting a leaof absence, effective for September.

You wish to change your mem-bership status to sustaining,resign or transfer

Inform the Corresponding Secretary, in writing,by March 31 of the effective calendar year.

You will be held responsible for your Thrift Shopquota and required shifts if your resignation is notreceived by the Board Meeting preceding that event.

Also, notify your Placement Advisor.

Transfers require payment of a transfer fee of $25.

You wish to reinstate

Send a written request to the Corresponding Secretar

Reinstatements require payment of a reinstatementfee of $50 plus current dues.

You are interested in benefits, travel dis-counts and personal services your JLSBmembership offers

Contact the Corresponding Secretary for details.

Yearbooks!by Chris Grossnickle, (A) Corresponding Secretary

The 2011-2012 JLSB yearbooks are available for pick up atthe May House. Actives and New Members received themat the September General Membership Meeting and theywere available at Thrift Shop for all Sustainers. Yearbookswere mailed to the 88 Sustainers who chose to pay ship-ping to have their yearbooks sent to them. Thank you tothe 75 members who let us know on their dues statementsthat they prefer to view the yearbook on the website asthose yearbooks were not printed needlessly.

If you need to update any of your contact informationthroughout the year, please remember to either email the

Corresponding Secretary at [email protected] or updateit directly on the website. I will have a camera with meat all JLSB events this year to take member photos fo

ladies interested in adding or updating their photo to theicontact information on the website or for the 2012-2013yearbook.

Contact the Corresponding Secretary via email [email protected] if you need to notify League of any othe following:1. Request to change membership status to sustaining,

reinstate, resign or transfer to another League.2. Request a leave of absence3. Know a member who is ill, has had a baby, been mar-

ried, has passed away or experienced any significantlife event



Membership

Annual Training will be on October 11 at 6:30 p.m. Twotracks will be offered. The Brain Train Volunteer Trackwill be held at 315 West Jefferson, South Bend wheremembers wishing to volunteer at this year's project willearn proper guidelines for play with children, how to

nteract with the families and why play is so important inbrain development. It will also allow each League mem-ber the opportunity to explore The Brain Train play spacesand decide in what capacity they feel the most comfort-able volunteering. A Personal Wellness Track will be heldat the DoubleTree downtown and will include informationon nuturition and fitness.

Remember that under our new Membership Model, AnnualTraining is required for ALL Active Red members. AnnualTraining is an option for Active Silver and Gold members,however, in lieu of attending members need to receiveanother pre-approved training outside of League. Pleasecontact your Placement Advisor if you have any questions

regarding these requirements.

TRAINING

One of the training opportunities being offered this yearallows a member to earn one point toward their member-ship requirements by completing an online assessmentcontained in Tom Rath's book, StrengthsFinder, designedto measure your personal talent. Most people spend time

working on improving their weaknesses but do not spendmuch time developing or understanding their strengths.Research shows that when people are able to focus onareas that are strengths they are more engaged whichmeans they are more productive, satisfied and happy.This evaluation can serve as intra-personal tool to helpyou in your personal life, with your career and as a mem-ber in League.

JLSB will purchase the books in October for membersinterested in participating so please contact TrainingResource Chair Laura O'Sullivan at [email protected] 312.505.3102 by October 16. A training session will beheld on February 22 to review the assessments and what

they mean. This training session must be attended to earnthe point to satisfy your membership requirements.

Fulfilling Your AnnualTraining Requirement

by Deb Grounds (A), Membership Vice President &Laura OSullivan (A), Training Resources Chair

Discover Your Strengths with thisNew Training Opportunity


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SustainerCorner

Dear Sustainers,Welcome to the first of what we hope will be a great addition to LeagLore - the "new and improved" Sustainer Corner.

In an effort to streamline communications among Junior League'sSustainers as well as to integrate more effectively with active membewe've decided to "resurrect" the former, more detailed Sustainer Sectiof League Lore - some of you may even remember years ago when it wcalled "Hot Flashes."

The column will stop short of "did you know Jane had new draperiesinstalled," but we do want to know what's going on in your lives. Bigthings. You know - new jobs, kids' weddings, your own weddings, kidsjobs, who's having babies, funny stuff, Junior League memories, fabulotrips you're taking, etc. And send photos! We love that kind of stuff.

OK I'll start: I've had my first children's book published. It's calledClashmore Mike Comes Home and it's the story of Notre Dame's originamascot. Surprisingly, few people know that a little Irish Terrier was thfootball team's mascot from 1924-1965 before the leprechaun replacedhim. Anyway, it's a great story, and you can purchase it online atwww.ndclashmoremike.com, at the Notre Dame Bookstore or from me

Finally, Trish Ross hosted the Sustainer Committee at her home last month. This efficient little group nailed down sevedates and times for upcoming events:

Mary Harding has graciously agreed to host the Sustainer Holiday Luncheon at her home on Wednesday, December 8More details to follow.

Additionally, Linda Bancroft has agreed to host the Sustainer Spring Luncheon at her home in Erskine Manor onWednesday, May 23, 2012.

We're still hashing out details for the fall/winter Sustainer art activity. Last year's wreath making class at Fernwoowas fabulously successful and fun and is an option. Watch League Lore for more details.

Please keep me updated on what's happening in your world. Feel free to send me information at [email protected] are always welcome as long as we have space. I'm also open to suggestions for other types of information you'reinterested in reading in this section or ways you think we could improve it. Thanks so much!

bySusan

GuibertSustainer Chair

Thank you to the following Sustainers for servingin the following capacities for the 2011-2012 League year:

Mary Eme, Executive Sustainer Advisor to the Board

Peggy King, Sustainer Committee Chair

Chris Buczynski, Future Planning Sustainer Advisor

Kathy Dvorak, Community Research Sustainer Advisor

Laura Flynn, New Member Sustainer Advisor

Jacque Guyer, Thrift Shop Co-Chair & Chefs' Showcase

Co-ChairBonnie Hay, Done in a Day Sustainer Advisor

Mary Matthews, Fund Development Sustainer Advisor

Anne McGraw, Recruitment Sustainer Advisor

Bobbi McMahon, New Member Sustainer Advisor

Mo Miller, Holiday Ball Co-Chair

Jane Murphy, Project Sustainer Advisor

Pam Newman, Training Resource Sustainer Advisor

Barbara Obenchain, New Member Sustainer Advisor

Nancy Owsianowski, ALT Representative

Chris Sieradzki, Endowment Sustainer Advisor

Marsha Williams, Nominating Sustainer Representativ

With almost 45% of The Junior League of South Bend, I

active membership having been a member of JLSB

three years or less, your historical know-how is critica

our future success!



Membership

The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.AJLI) leverages the collective purchasing power of Junioreague members to provide individual and group discounts

or a number of products and services. For more informa-ion, login to the AJLI website at www.ajli.org and go toenefites for You! under the services tab. If you need your

AJLI login information, please call the May House at74.283.0636 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday thru

Thursday. The following League member benefits haveeen selected to accommodate the varied needs andnterests of the Junior League membership:

Rent the Runway - designer fashion delivered to your doorierac - skin repair and correction phyto-cosmetics

EatingWell magazine subscription offerreferred rates at hotels and resorts

Car rental discountsGroup insurance plansTeleflora discountOriginal Oil PortraitsDollarDays - products at or below wholesale and closeout

pricing

AJLI Member Benefitsby Chris Grossnickle (A),Corresponding Secretary 1. False - For most of the VP placements, you must have

chaired a committee in the council to be qualified toserve on the Board. JLSB recognizes that memberstoday bring a lot of volunteer experience with themand very often do not need a long history of League

involvement before they are ready to serve as leadersTalk to your Placement Advisor to make a volunteerplan or to see if you are already qualified!

2. True - Gaining the confidence, trust and respect ofyour peers through the slating and election process isan honor! Board members are exposed to high leveltopics and decision making that increase a membersknowledge and impact for years to come.

3. False - Board meetings are like any member's commitment to a committee. Full Council meetings havebeen scaled back significantly this year so there aren'an inordinate amount of extra time commitments to

serve on the Board. Very often, the more involved amember becomes, the more time she willingly gives,although not required to do it. Each member brings

her own abilities and time availability to her commit-ment.

4. True - Many JLSB leaders go on to serve in meaningfucapacities for other nonprofit agencies which expandthe individual member's capacity and League's reach inthe community. Board service is particularly appeal-ing to members who are motivated by and enjoy thedevelopment and success of other members.

5. False - The relationships gained by serving on the

Board can last a lifetime! The time is never 'right' toexpand your horizons and develop your potential bytaking on a meaningful commitment. Women who arecommitted to lifelong learning and enjoy overcomingchallenges with success say "yes" to this amazingopportunity!

Nominating True/False QuizAnswers from page 6


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Board Briefsby Jackie Potter (A), Communications Vice President

Board of Directors MeetingMay House

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Board Members Present: Janet Horvath, Cassidy Troeger,Deb Grounds, Kristin Dickerson, Mary Eme and Jackie

PotterBoard Members Absent: Laura Schaefer Hyde

Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. Approved June 22, 2011 Minutes Annual Plan updates were presented by the Board President's Report

Voted to approve an additional 20 hours inAugust for the Office Manager

Identified and discussed agenda topics for theSeptember General Membership Meeting

Discussed development of content for Councilpages on the website

Communications Council The Board was updated on the status of JLSB's

rebranding The Board was informed that with $312.75 in ad

sales, the August/September League Lore camein under budget while being produced in color

Membership Council The Board was updated on unpaid dues and the

plan to reach out to members whose dues arepast due

Appointed DIAD Chair The Board decided to send 1 member to each of

the following tracks at OrganizationalDevelopment Institute (ODI) in November:Community Impact, Membership Development,Nominating and Fund Development

The Board voted to have the Councils providemeals at the General Membership Meetings on arotating basis

The Board voted to approve the JuneCorresponding Secretary Report as corrected

Fundraising Council Pam Jarrett was selected by the Board as the

Mary Lou Schwartz Award recipient The Board reviewed a proposal to change the

timing of Chefs' Showcase and voted to keep theevent in February/early March

Community Council The Board discussed keeping Kids in the Kitchen

as a DIAD but only offering it at the Center forthe Homeless this year

The Community VP solicited agenda items for theCommunity Advisory Board Meeting in August

Finance Council A new chart of accounts is being created for the

establishment of a new company for JLSB inQuickbooks as recommended at the audit meet-ing last spring

New Business The Board voted to fill requests for Board mem-

bers by Prevent Child Abuse St. Joseph Countyand United Health Services as at large place-ments

Adjournment at 9:30 p.m.

Board of Directors MeetingMay House

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Board Members Present: Janet Horvath, Cassidy TroegDeb Grounds, Kristin Dickerson, Mary Eme, Jackie Pot

and Laura Schaefer Hyde.Guest: Amy Stewart-Brown for Community ImpactPresentation

Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. Approved July 27, 2011 Minutes as corrected Approved Consent Agenda Annual Plan updates were presented by the Board Community Council

Community Research Chair Amy Stewart-Browpresented the Issue-Based Community ImpactStatement, and the Board approved the recommendation to narrow and refine our focus

The Board was updated on the scope of theProject Committee's work and volunteer opponities at The Brain Train.

Future Planning The Board discussed a change to Article IV,

Section 1(c) of the Bylaws Finance Council

The Board was advised that the audit would bheld the week of September 19

Membership Council The Board discussed the purpose and use of

Talking Points at committee meetings and atraining will be held at the September FullCouncil Meeting

The Board reviewed the list of candidates foreach Organizational Development Institute (O

track The Board discussed nominees to receive mem

bership awards The Board was updated on unpaid dues and t

notices being sent prior to resigning membersnonpayment

The Board voted to remove a member from hplacement

Approved the August Corresponding SecretaryReport as corrected

Fundraising Council Approved once-in-a-lifetime absences for Thr

Shop Communications Council

The Board was updated on the outcomes ofattending the Pfeil Innovation LeadershipImmersion Class

The Board was advised that a t-shirt is in devopment for sale that members can wear whilvolunteering

A template for power point presentations hasbeen prepared for members to use for GeneraMembership Meetings

Adjournment at 10:15 p.m.



Community ...improvingthecommunitythroughtheeffectiveactionandleadership oftrainedvolunteers

f you missed the September General Meeting and wouldke more information on this years' project, The Brain

Train, we have details!

Laying the tracks for healthy braindevelopment for infants and young

children through play!!

earning starts at infancy, long before formal educationegins. Success or failure from ages birth to five lays theoundation for success or failure in school and further infe. Unfortunately, many low-income children are behindheir peers in cognitive and language development due tohe difficulty of their parents in creating a nurturing envi-onment for them. Consequently, these children will havehigher percentage of developmental delays.

The Family & Children's Center Counseling andDevelopment Services has created The Brain Train, a cut-ing edge new program that focuses on the importance ofarent education and cognitive health to promote schooleadiness and the general well being of children who maye at risk for developmental delays from ages birth toive.

The Brain Train will provide families with the knowledgend skills to enhance their infant or small child's healthy

rowth and development. Through the use of trained PlayConductors, families will play together and learn positiveways to interact using the different activities. The newacility has three rooms designed to meet the needs ofhildren ages birth to 12 months, ages 12 months to 3ears and ages 3 to 5 years.

The Brain Train Volunteer Opportunities: The Brain Trainnd JLSB have developed a wide range of volunteer oppor-unities so that everyone can participate at their ownomfort level, and you can be very hands-on or behind thecenes, whichever you prefer!

1) Play Conductor: This volunteer position serves as thesupport person for The Brain Train staff. You will workone-on-one with families entering the Brain Develop-ment/Parenting Program. This position will afford you

the opportunity to monitor and connect with familieswhile teaching them the importance of play.

2) Administrative Volunteer: This position will beextremely helpful behind the scenes to The BrainTrain staff by helping with tasks such as data entry, fil-ing and assembling take home care packages for thefamilies.

3) Set up/Clean Up and Organization: Everyone like aclean room, right? This volunteer position will helpThe Brain Train staff set up for client appointments,organize, clean and put away toys at the end of theday, and assist with the purchasing and maintenance

of the items in the play areas.

4) Volunteer Recruiting: By learning all of the volunteeropportunities you can now help The Brain Train staffrecruit new volunteers. You will be asked to partici -pate in volunteer training and help to mentor new volunteers. If recruiting is more appealing to you, TheBrain Train staff will provide you with the tools tomake phone calls to potential volunteers and organi-zations to gage interest in the program.

One on the most exciting parts about volunteering at TheBrain Train is that you do not have to choose just one vol-unteer position. You may want to start out behind the

scenes and eventually become a Play Conductor and workdirectly with the families.

The Brain Train is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in hearing more about these volunteer opportunitiesor to sign up please contact Becky Beckman [email protected] or 419.265.1717.

**JLSB and the Project Committee would like to give BethDoster a special Thank You for serving as our representa-tive on the Family & Children's Center Counseling andDevelopment Services/Brain Train Board.

Brain Train Updateby Becky Beckman (A), Project Chair


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As this year's Community Vice President, it is my privilegeto work with Junior League's Community Advisory Board(CAB). The Community Advisory Board meets four timesthroughout the League year, and our first meeting washeld on August 24 at the May House. We not only had awonderful turnout but a very productive discussion onJunior League's marketing plans for the future.

For many of you who are new to our organization, you maywonder who the members of our Community AdvisoryBoard are. JLSBs Community Advisory Board members areindividuals who live, work or serve in our community, havethe expertise and skills to assist our League and serve asadvisors to the League to link it with the community. CABmembers have a proven track record of sharing theLeague's values, goals and objectives. Our advisorsinclude representatives from the education, communica-tion, nonprofit, legal, health services and financial indus-tries as well as sustainers from our own League. As advi-sors, our CAB members can counsel and assist on issues,projects and activities facilitating the League's mission,goals and specific needs. These people become a bridgeto a wider constituency. Bringing an outside voice to

League deliberations expands the League point of viewand allows for an external opinion to be heard.

It is with great appreciation that I would like to announcethe members of this years Community Advisory Board:

Steve Camilleri - Center for the HomelessSusan Cybulski - First Source BankDr. Glen Davis - South Bend ClinicLisa Deputy (S) - The Junior League of South Bend, Inc.Karin Fisher - Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph CountyKrista Fogelsong - ABC 57Steve Funk - WNIT Center for Public MediaChris Grossnickle (A) - The Junior League of South Bend,

Inc.Maria Harding - Saint Joseph Regional Medical CenterBrian Kubicki - Jones Obenchain, LLPChuck Nelson - Judd Leighton Foundation, Inc.Kellie Porter - Memoral Health FoundationDebra Raybold - Memorial BrainWorksSandra Rousseve (S) - The Junior League of South Bend,

Inc.Reg Wagle - Community VolunteerMyrtle Wilson - South Bend Community School Corporation

Community Advisory Boardby Lori Huddleston (A), Community Vice President

1) Early Childhood Development (including Health Wellness), 2) GED Issues, 3) Parental InvolvemenEducation, 4) Computer Literacy, 5) Primary LiteracyCareer Education and 7) Dropout Rates. After selec"Early Childhood Development" as our Focus, our memship worked to educate ourselves on this subject throrelevant Done in a Days, book clubs and trainings.

As the Community Research Committee prepared to mforward to the next phase of this model by identifyingadopting an Impact Statement, we sought feedback f

AJLI regarding our progress. It was at this time thawere reminded that the ultimate goal of this new prois to lead our membership through the essential exeof continual narrowing and refining of the area in wwe desire to make the most impact. Upon reflectinthis feedback, it has become apparent that while wetially identified "Early Childhood Development" as Focus, this would actually serve us better as our Issueimplementing this change, "Improving Education inCommunity" will become our Topic.

Current Tasks:With our Issue more specifically defined, it is now theof our membership to narrow our efforts even moridentifying a new Focus. The potential new Focus a

come from the list of seven that were identified bymembership after the community forum. The three tenders our membership found most related to "EChildhood Development" are: 1) Early Childhood Heand Wellness, 2) Parental Involvement and 3) PrimLiteracy. These were presented to the membership atSeptember General Membership Meeting at which members had an opportunity to informally nominateFocus area that most resonated with them. Community Research Committee will compile memfeedback along with current community data from varsources to identify our new, more specific and actionFocus.

Future Goals:Keeping in mind that issue-based community impact isger, deeper, longer-term and more enduring than a pect-based focus, the Community Research Committeebegin the process of identifying an Impact Statement narrows the scope of our efforts even more as we strivalign ourselves with the model presented by AJLI. Impact Statement will serve as the broadest definitiothe changes and results sought by the League's effortwell to serve as a rally point for JLSB's efforts to infuseIssue and Focus in all programming and fundraefforts. Beyond those important roles, the ImStatement will also set us on the right path as we idefy the Strategies and Tactics that will be used to mJLSB's vision a reality.

Issue-Based Community Impact:

A Roadmapby Amy Stewart-Brown (A), Community Research Chair

Background:The past several years have brought about a change in theway we, as JLSB, think about the long-term impact wehope to have on our community. As we think back to thefirst exercises associated with our new model, we remem-ber a visit from The Association of Junior LeaguesInternational, Inc. (AJLI) super-star trainer Vicki Clark,who helped us to identify our Issue "Improving Educationin our Community." The next steps included a communityforum with local education experts that led to the identi-fication of our top seven potential focus areas including:



Fundraising ...purposeisexclusivelyeducationalandcharitable

Holiday Ball Previewby Katie Charbonneau (A) & Mo Miller (S)

Holiday Ball Co-Chairs

has not yet been disclosed! So, stay tuned for the upcom-

ing announcement of the Patron Party location. Youshould note that many guests exclaim that the PatronParty is one of the gems of the entire evening. Whetheryou travel to the Ball from the Patron Party or start yourevening there, as you enter, you will be greeted by youngsingers dressed in period costumes entertaining you withtraditional holiday carols. We can almost smell the hotwassail with its cinnamon sticks and cloves as we writethis article.

An evening of "Victorian Splendor" awaits you as you walkinto the beautiful ballroom decorated for the holidayswith fir trees, twinkling candles and Victorian decorationscomplimenting the already picturesque setting of the

Palais ballroom. Enjoy cocktails, music, and dancing tothe Darryl Buchanan & The Reflections throughout thenight. Congratulate our graduating high school SeniorSons & Daughters as they are presented amid spotlightsand a promenade. Dinner and wine will be servedscrumptious dessert will be brought in from IndulgenceBakery, and a photographer will be there so you can com-memorate the event with a professional photo. Considera group photo with friends or a romantic picture with yourdate-so you can always remember that gorgeous dress andhow splendid you looked. It is time to replace yourFacebook profile picturethat picture of you tailgating

Please join us for the 2011 JuniorLeague Holiday Ball. The tradition continues on Saturday, December 3 with anelegant evening planned especially foryou, the members and friends of TheJunior League of South Bend, Inc. Since2004, this annual gala has been held inthe historic Palais Royale in downtownSouth Bend. Begin your evening at thePatron Party, a pre-ball cocktail party, ata gorgeous home, the location of which

Thrift Shopby Cassidy Troeger (A), Fundraising Vice President

Thanks to the hard work of League members, the 81stAnnual Thrift Shop sale was a success! Hundreds of shop-ers turned out on a cold and rainy September day toearch for bargain prices on items ranging from clothing toousewares to furniture. While the weather was quitereary, sales were not. The net income exceeded theoal of $14,000 by over $6,000!

The increase in sales can be attributed to a revampedrice Book which raised the prices of a few items,ncreased involvement by Sustainers in the cream-of-therop department, significant TV coverage during the weeknd on sale day arranged by the Marketing Committee and

well organized sale executed by the Thrift ShopCommittee.

A special thank you to Jerry Macri of Macri Development

-r) Audra Sieradzki (A), Courtney Scott (A), Lisa Klunder (A), Becky Beckman (A)

for donating the use of Toscana Park for this year's saleThank you also to the businesses that donated items forthis year's sale and to everyone else who made the salepossible. And, last but not least, thank you to The Junior

League of South Bend, Inc. members for their donationstime and talent that made the sale a success!

Congratulations to this year's Thrift Shop Committee on asale well done: Angie Dvorak (A), Chair, Jacque Guyer(S), Sustainer Co-Chair, Lyndsay Miller (A), Assistant ChairErin Hamilton (A), Treasurer, Carrie Bossung (A), BetsyDoud (A), Maureen Hosinski (A), Amy Niemier (A) andSandy VanVooren (A)

rowd waiting for the doors to open and start shopping!

Angie Dvorak (A), Thrift Shop Chair


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Senior Sons & Daughters 2011 (l-r) Evan Witsken, Sarah Page, SaLinnen and Luke Anglemire

2011 Seniors Sons & Daughtersby Linda Linnen (S)

Luke AnglemireLuke is a student at Penn High School. He enjoys weightlifting and golf and has participated in football andwrestling. He is a member of DECA and has a part-timejob. In his free time, Luke likes to disc golf, golf andsnowboard. Luke hopes to attend Indiana University orPurdue University to study business management.

David CollierA student at Penn High School, David is an active mem-ber of the National Honor Society, Big Brothers BigSisters, Key Club and Spanish Club, and he volunteers at

Hannah's House and River Valley Church. He is also anexecutive member of the Freshmen Mentors and partici-pates in intramural basketball. David's college plans arenot yet finalized.

Sarah LinnenSarah is also a student at Penn High School. She is anactive member of Student Council, National HonorSociety, Freshmen Mentors and her church youth group.Sarah is also senior captain of both varsity poms and thePenn girls rugby club along with a team member of pow-

der-puff football. Sarah works at Martin's Supermarkeand volunteers her time as the treasurer of Penn'sHabitat for Humanity Club as well as with the Chambof Commerce Youth Leadership, CROP Walk and atSunnyside Presbyterian Church where she is a youth dcon. She plans on attending George WashingtonUniversity to study international affairs.

Sarah PageSarah attends Saint Joseph's High School where she is

captain of the dance team, president of the Drama Cmember of H.O.P.E., Freshman Retreat Team Leader Speaker, member of the National Honor Society andStudent Ambassadors, an actress in the school musicaand plays and a member of crew. She enjoys art, phoraphy, music, being a Eucharistic Minister of HolyCommunion at her parish, babysitting and spending tiwith her family and friends. Sarah has done communiservice work for Saint Joe since 2008, the Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure since 2009, participated in Washington, D.C. March for Life and has also participin other walks and activities for various pro-life organtions. She plans on attending college, although she is

sure where. Sarah intends on majoring in something "involves creativity" and possibly receiving a minor inreligious studies.

Evan WitskenA student at Saint Joseph's High School, Evan is the ctain of the varsity soccer team which he has played ofor four years and has been on the varsity baseball tefor three years. He enjoys skiing, surfing, tennis andgolf. Evan has volunteered at the Food Bank, HealthWorks and Hannah's House. He plans on attending college.

with a long neck beer bottle is so yesterday!

The Holiday Ball Committee is planning this event just foryou. We invite you to come and bring your friends.Reunite with friends you saw last year or start your owntradition this year by attending your first Holiday Ball. Itwill soon become a wonderful holiday tradition for you aswe are sure you will have a great time. Put together yourown table or we will happily handle your seating arrange-ments. Just come and enjoy all of the festivities. This isyour night!

Sponsorship options for Holiday Ball are still available andwill guarantee the best seats in the house. Please contactthe event chairs Katie Charbonneau at [email protected] or Mo Miller at [email protected] toanswer any questions.

GREAT NEWS: The "Early Bird" ticket sale has beenextended through October 17! "Early Bird" tickets are$100 per person and include both the dinner & dance. Youcan purchase tickets from the Member Home page of theJLSB website under News and Reminders or you can sendyour reservation to:

Courtney Scott, Holiday Ball Treasurer

601 Ostemo PlaceSouth Bend, IN 46617

Include your e-mail address with your check made payableto The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. If there are anyfurther questions regarding ticket sales, please feel freeto contact Courtney at [email protected] advantage of the discounted rate! After October17, tickets will be $125 per person.



Mary Lou Schwartz RecipientAnnouncement

by Cassidy Troeger (A), Fundraising Vice President

The Mary Lou Schwartz Award is a prestigious award given

y The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. to a woman whoas been actively involved in fundraising within our com-

munity. Much like Mary Lou Schwartz, the recipient mustossess great skills in addition to her fundraising through-ut the community. The Mary Lou Schwartz Award wasriginated in 2003 in conjunction with Holiday Ball as thiss the event Mary Lou truly put her mark on!

We are happy to announce that Pam Jarrett is the recipi-nt of this year's Mary Lou Schwartz Award. Pam is a sus-aining member of The Junior League of South Bend, Inc.he has served in various capacities within League includ-ng as a member of the Board of Directors, Thrift Shopepartment chair and as both a member and treasurer of

he Nutbread & Nostalgia Cookbook Committee. She hasaken the skills that she learned through Junior Leaguend has used them throughout the community in variousapacities.

Currently, Pam Jarrett serves as President of the Board ofDirectors for the Northern Indiana affiliate of Susan G.Komen and is a two year member of their Board ofDirectors. She served as volunteer chair for the 2010 Raceecruiting over 150 volunteers. In 2011, she again serveds volunteer chair and sponsor chair and raised almost90,000 in event sponsorships. Both races raised a com-ined total of over $250,000.

am has also served on the Board of Directors for Hospicet. Joseph, an international relief organization. She initi-ted an annual fund campaign for them and helped raisebout $50,000 for earthquake relief, directly impactinghe people of Christ Roi, a neighborhood of Port Au Prince,

Haiti. Through Hospice St. Joseph, she has also takenhree volunteer service trips to Haiti to volunteer at a

mother and child clinic concentrating on educating chil-ren and handling medical and dental needs for both

mothers and children.

am has also been actively involved with our localCatholic schools. She served eight years on the Athletic

Association Board for Christ the King Catholic GradeSchool where she annually raised funds to support all ath-letic programs. She also spent six years volunteering fothe Saint Josephs High School annual auction which rais-es funds for scholarships and education, including aschairperson for the pre-auction fundraiser. Pam was acommittee member and consultant organizing a matchinggift campaign for the St. Pius Catholic School CapitaCampaign. The campaign raised over $500,000. She alsoraised $40,000 for the United Health Services' "Bad PantsGolf Outing" while serving on their Board of Directors.

Pam volunteered many hours at The Logan Center. Shewas volunteer chair for the Great Logan Nose-On in 1992and the event raised $45,000. Her association with LoganCenter began as a volunteer but eventually evolved into astaff position as the Director of Development. Pam alsostarted Junior League's involvement with the annual LoganChristmas Party. Pam and her husband, David, are legalguardians for an adult Logan client, who has no familysupport system. They give continuous financial and emotional support so that this individual can live his life to thefullest.

Pam has taken what she has learned throughout her yearsof fundraising and has spent six years on the Board of theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) where she

has planned bi-monthly training opportunities for thedevelopment professionals throughout St. Joseph County.In addition to her tireless devotion to fundraising, Pamcontinues to stay involved through volunteering through-out the community. She spent three years volunteeringfor the St. Joseph County Habitat for Humanity throughbuilding the "Women Build" home. Pam also sponsorsthree children in Haiti. Not only does thisinvolve an ongoing commitment to the educational needs of these chil-dren, but she also serves on the education committeemonitoring the progress of the children and recruiting newsponsors.

It is no doubt that Pam Jarrett is an amazing woman whocontinues to fundraise and volunteer her time within ourcommunity and around the world. She embodies true servant leadership. We are honored to have Pam as a contin-uing member of The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. andwe congratulate her as the 2011 Mary Lou Schwartz Awardrecipient.

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Endowment Kickoffby Judy Jankowski (A), Endowment Chair

The Endowment Committee is looking forward to TheJunior League of South Bend, Inc. Annual GivingCampaign. We are excited to be challenged to raise addi-tional funding to support our organizations operatingexpenses through the interest earned on contributions to

JLSBs Endowment. Our five-year goal is growing theEndowment to cover forty percent of JLSBs operatingcosts. As our year progresses, we will provide moredetails on how we hope to raise the necessary funds thisyear and in the future as well as educate the generalmembership on different sources of the Endowment suchas planned giving. The Endowment Committee will alsoassess the sources and success of each appeal as well aslook into additional ways that we could grow ourEndowment. We have confidence that the members willstep up with their generous donations. Be on the lookoutfor your opportunity to make your gift. If every memberdonated to the Endowment, they would only have todonate $22, in order to hit our goal of $10,000. Every lit-

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