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A publication of The Junior League of Denver. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Summer 2011Volume 1011 – Issue 3

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2010 –11 Year in Review

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Dear Members,

It’s hard to believe the 2010–11 League year is already over. It was an amazing year, not without its challenges, but full of great experiences. As I look back over the year I am proud to say that as a League we’ve worked hard to improve the lives of women and children in our community though our outstanding Community Council and through all of you, whose work in every council sup-ports our efforts in the community.

In particular, we made some great connections with children and their families through our Kids Connect program, JLD Healthy Habits at Joshua Station, and our newest program, The Gathering Place. We helped children learn about healthier food choices, how to prepare them and even helped them learn how to read! We also helped young women gain the soft skills and resume preparation to give them confidence to seek a job through our Career Connections program. Additionally, we provided food for families that would otherwise have had nothing to sustain them over the weekend through our efforts at The Gathering Place. Finally, through our Community Assis-tance Fund, we awarded $20,550 in grants to the following deserving organizations: Florence Crittenton Services, Hope House of Colorado, Hospice Care of Boulder & Broomfield Counties, Lutheran Family Services of Colorado, Mile High Down Syn-drome Association and Smart-Girl. Our members put in over 30,000 volunteer hours this year to enrich the lives of others — thank you so much for all you do!

Also, thank you to all who attended our Speak-Up events this spring and gave feed-back on the Find the Focus initiative. Your input is invaluable and has been discussed by the Find the Focus Committee and the Board. I am excited to see all of the work in this area come to fruition over the next few years as we continue to refine our focus and center our efforts around programming that will give us the greatest impact in the community.

Finally, I want to share my gratitude for having the opportunity to lead this organi-zation. It has been unforgettable and I know that I will take away great memories of the many experiences I’ve had this year and will always cherish the relationships I have formed with the amazing women of the JLD. I hope your League year has been as fulfilling as mine. And I hope that you know that your work for the League is greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Paige Lentz 2010–11 JLD President

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President’s Letter

The 2010–11 Community Assistance Fund awarded $20,550 to six outstand-ing metro Denver non-profits.

The recipients are:

Florence Crittenton Services: $4,250

Hope House of Colorado: $2,000

HospiceCare of Boulder & Broomfield Counties: $3,000

Lutheran Family Services of Colorado: $3,000

Mile High Down Syndrome Association: $5,000

Smart-Girl: $3,300

JLD Annual Meeting at Mod Livin’ on May 19. From left to right: 2011–12 President Kristin Brownson, 2010–11 President Paige Lentz, JLD Managing Director Jenn Jones.

Dear Members,

At year-end, we reflect on the remark-able leadership, service, and financial contributions of our Provisionals, Actives, and Sustainers. In addition to increasing gifts and giving first- time gifts in response to our anony-mous donor’s challenge/match Power of Participation campaign and con-tinuing your annual support, each of you has donated time, talents, and heart to our Junior League of Denver and its Foundation.

Your gifts to the Junior League of Denver Foundation are received with gratitude and invested using best practices. 207 members contributed $41,278.96 to the Power of Participation Campaign! Through the Foundation’s Investment Commit-tee, the best minds in the JLD and within the community are investing all funds and structuring (and updating annually) the Investment Policy Guidelines assur-ing that funds are diversified among asset classes and in accordance with market conditions. Congratulations to all!

The Sustainer Emeritus Annual Luncheon (members ages 80 and above!) was glorious, with more than 63 members ages 80 and above in attendance. One member, Kay Shannon, was recognized for her 100th birthday and Edie Morris accepted the Founder’s Award.

Changes abound, but in true Junior League of Denver spirit, sound judgment and good planning for the future assure the continued vitality of the financial and human resources of the Junior League of Denver and its Foundation.

Thank you for improving the health and education of women and children! Your gifts assure that the JLD Foundation provides the JLD with the resources needed each year to address community needs and provide trained volunteer leaders to support targeted programs. We are eternally grateful for your advocacy and generosity.

Sincerely,

Jean Jones 2010–11 JLD Foundation President

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2010–11 Foundation Board Jean Jones, PresidentToni Cohig, Past Chair, Major Gifts Betsy Mangone, Chair, Planned GivingBonnie Downing, Chair, Major Gifts Sandy Morrison, Co-Chair, Planned GivingSusie Law, Secretary Stacey Rubinstein, TreasurerRachel Candler, Chair, Investments Seanna Mulligan, Chair, Bylaws

Foundation Mission The Junior League of Denver Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and a 509(a)(3) supporting Foundation. Its sole beneficiary is the Junior League of Denver.

Foundation President’s Letter

A publication of the Junior League of Denver, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Volume 1011, Issue 3, Summer 2011

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JLD StaffJennifer Jones, Managing Director, ext. 102Pat Duensing, Member Records, ext. 100Vanessa Banker, Communications Manager, ext. 114Crissie Snow, Foundation Director of Development, ext. 103Graciano Wee, Controller, ext. 109Wanda Dietz, Staff Accountant, ext. 116

JLD HeadquartersJunior League of Denver, Incorporated6300 East Yale Avenue Denver, CO 80222phone: 303.692.0270 fax: 303.753.6846email: info@jld.org web: www.jld.orghours: Monday-Friday 9am – 4pm

Mission The Junior League of Denver, Incorporated (founded in 1918), is an organization of women committed to promoting volun-tarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

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2011–12 Membership Obligation Changes

By Stephanie Dahl, 2010–11 Membership Vice President

New “Associate Member Placement” for Active Silver and Gold Members:For the 2011-12 year, we have a new active placement for our silver and gold members: Associate Member. Associate Members will be placed on the Member Services Commit-tee, and they will be required to complete their financial requirements (dues and Second Time Shop donation) as well as attend two (silver) or one (gold) JLD event(s). There is no fundraising requirement and no placement. With the support of the Board of Direc-tors, the Membership Council passed this new placement as a way to recognize that some of our members who have been with the League for five plus years may need a less strict placement for a year or two. This placement will give these members an alternative to going Sustaining, while remaining an Active member of the League.

New flexibility in Active obligations: Another change passed by Membership Council for the 2011–12 year is to allow more flexibility in the type of requirements that we ask of our members. We real-ize our members are different and enjoy different aspects of the League. Instead of completing specific requirements, each member will now simply need to attend a certain number of JLD events, depending on their number of years in the League. All events hosted by the League will count as JLD events for purposes of fulfilling these requirements. These events include (but are not limited to): General Meetings, DIADs, JLDUs, BOD meetings, Regional Gatherings, fundraising events, etc. The number of requirements has not changed, but rather we are allowing more flexibility in the choice of the events. Please see the chart below to reference the requirements for each member level. If you have questions, please email registration@jld.org.

Requirements Active Active Silver Active Gold Dues $240 $240 $240Donate to STS (merchandise) $100 $100 $100Fundraising Shifts 2 1 —DIAD Event 1 — —Attend JLD Events 3 2 1Fulfill Placement Yes Yes YesComplete Spring Registration Yes Yes Yes

Give: to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation.

“It has been a very exciting year for the Membership Council, and we are excited to share some changes with you!.”

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2010–11 Provisional of the Year: Barbara Vetter

By Zoe Laird, 2010–11 ink Reporter

Every year the Junior League of Den-ver recognizes one Provisional for her outstanding work and commitment to the League. This year, that Provisional is Barbara Vetter.

“I’ve had great girls who have done great things, but Barbara did more than any one of us could have imagined,” said Kris-tina Scott, Provisional Project Advisor for the Spring Fling: Let’s Get Derby event, Barbara’s Provisional Project this year.

“Barbara is so motivating to have in a group,” said Jill Weaver, Barbara’s Provisional Group Advisor. “She even completed all her requirements within the first three months and continually worked to learn more about the League.”

In addition to assisting with the Spring Fling event and getting everyone excited for the party, Barbara was also very involved in her Provisional group. “She would always send out emails about other JLD events and organize carpools with the other girls in her group,” said Weaver. “Barbara keeps everyone in the loop and makes it a priority to keep every one up-to-date,” added Scott.

Vetter is originally from Texas, and has always been aware of the Junior League and had even been to information sessions for other Leagues. However, the timing was never right. This past year, “I finally found that I was in a place in my life and career where I could give of my time and be truly committed to the Junior League,” said Vetter. So, she decided to join the Junior League of Denver.

“One of the first requirements I fulfilled was attending a Board meeting,” Vetter said. “I sat awestruck listening to women from all walks of life who were well spoken while reporting on various initiatives. That’s when I felt maybe this was the right decision. The best piece of advice I was given as a Provisional is you will get out of the League what you put into it. If you are serious about being a member of the League, take advantage of your Provisional year,” said Vetter. It is obvious that she has taken this advice to heart.

“She’s so happy and always smiling,” said Scott, “you could be in a crummy mood and after talking to her you won’t be anymore.”

Barbara, congratulations on all of your accomplishments this year! We are lucky to have you.

“She’s so happy and always smiling, you could be in a crummy mood and after talking to her you won’t be anymore.”

Joshua Station Provisional Project: Get Cooking!

By Jennifer Berwick and Samantha Quist, Provisional Project members

During the 2010–2011 year, several Provisional members worked closely with Joshua Station residents; helping them make the transformation from homelessness to a healthy, stable living environment.

In the fall, this year’s Provisional group coordinated a “Spice Drive” that resulted in the donation of 15 sets of spices to help the families at Joshua Station build their kitchen supplies. Many thanks to the Rocky Mountain Spice Company (www.rockymountainspice.com) for making this donation possible!

The group also organized a “Supply Drive” to provide the families of Joshua Station with kitchen necessities upon graduation from the program.

The group had 100% participation!

Thank you to the Provisional members who participated in this project. It was a great success!

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By Susan Flanagan, 2010–11 JLD Foundation Board Member

As a Senior Vice President of New Business Development for First Data, and a former co-chair of the JLD Annual Campaign, Meghan Mortimer understands the challenges and rewards that come with raising funds — whether it’s revenues for corporate programs, or fundraising dollars for the Junior League of Denver.

Meg, a Sustainer, is a very busy mother of three little girls, ages 8, 6 and 3. As a member of the JLD, she has served on numerous committees, but it was her experi-ence as co-chair of the Annual Campaign which led directly to her joining the Helen Daly Peale Society.

“One of the most important tips for successful fundraising is to make it easy for your audience to give when it’s top of mind”, she noted recently. “During our Annual Cam-paign, I really came to understand the benefit of committing funds to the JLD to help ensure our organization’s future, and to leave a legacy that can impact my girls as well. Putting the JLD in my will was an easy way to do both.”

Now is a good time of year to revisit your personal giving plans, and to remove the basic obstacles to joining the HDPS. Finally, Meg points out: “Joining is easy to do if you have a will and estate plan for you, your family and your future.”

Helen Daly Peale Society Honors Meghan Mortimer

For more information on how you can join the Helen Daly Peale Society, please contact Crissie Snow, JLD Foundation Director of Development, at: csnow@jld.org or 303.692.0270 ext. 103.

By Hillary Smith, 2010–11 Done in a Day Committee Member

On Saturday, September 11, eight JLD members helped out at the Inaugu-ral Denver CureSearch Walk to help fight children’s cancer. Our volunteers helped with participant registration, handing out food at the breakfast table, and managed the halfway point in the walk ensuring participants were heading in the right direction. JLD members also helped record the walk and its participants on video in addi-tion to recording the names of children with cancer on a banner. JLD member Angela Hooper and her son Charlie held one side of the banner and led the walk around Sloan’s lake. The event included a beautiful opening ceremony honoring local children who have passed away from cancer, as well as providing med-als of hope to the children in treatment and those who had already beaten can-cer. In total, the walk raised approxi-mately $25,000! It was a very successful event that the JLD is looking forward to supporting again next year.

Inaugural Denver CureSearch Walk to Fight Children’s Cancer

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Grow: to increase in size, number, or degree.

The Public Policy Council is pleased to announce another successful year of legislative achievements. Tasked with researching legislation relevant to the focus and goals of the JLD, the Public Policy Council recommends a course of action for all relevant legislation, and, in certain instances, advocating for or against any proposed legislation.

With the help of the JLD’s lobbyists from Aponte & Busam, Public Policy chose to sup-port 13 bills during the 2011 legislative session. Supported bills are designated by the Council as a “Level 1,” “Level 2,” or “Level 3”.

A “Level 1” designation denotes the highest level of priority and these bills receive active support from the Council including calls to legislators, grassroots efforts and direct lob-bying. This year, the Council chose only one bill to support as a “Level 1”: Senate Bill 11-008 (“Aligning Children’s Medicaid Eligibility”). The Committee is pleased to report that, with the help of the Council and the League, SB 11-008 was passed into law and signed by the Governor on April 8, 2011. The purpose of this bill is to sew up paperwork holes caused between different aged children at different percentages of Federal poverty being covered by different aid — Medicaid or CHP+. This bill aligns the ages and poverty levels to make coverage more readily accessible.

Public Policy chose eight other bills to support at a “Level 2”. For “Level 2”bills, the Coun-cil will draft a letter of support and add the JLD name to fact sheets. Of those eight bills, three have already been passed into law (SB11-040, SB11-120 and HB11-1069) and an-other two are expected to pass.

Senate Bill 11-040 (“Coach Youth Sports Concussions Ed”) requires coaches and athletic supervisors at both public and private educational institutions as well as private clubs and recreational facilities to complete yearly education aimed at recognizing and treat-ing concussions. Senate Bill 11-120 (“Protections for Youth in Foster Care”) establishes a “bill of rights” for children in foster care. Part of that bill of rights includes a mandate that foster children who are 16–18 years of age be provided assistance in obtaining a free credit report because many foster children are victims of identity fraud. House Bill 11-1069 (“Physical Activity Expectation in Schools”) directs each school district board and the state charter school institute to adopt a policy incorporating a minimum num-ber of minutes of physical activity each week into the elementary school schedule. The bill further requires the school districts to report and publish specified information re-garding incorporation of physical activity.

2011 Legislative Year through the JLD LensBy Stephanie Holder, 2010–11 Public Policy Advocacy Committee Member

If you have specific questions about Public Policy’s advocacy efforts or want to get involved, email publicpolicy@jld.org.

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By Jill Bowman, 2010–11 Public Policy Advocacy Committee Member

What do you get when you mix 100 Legislators, 19,000 Colorado nonprofits, the JLD, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails? A Recipe for Recovery, of course!

On February 17, 2011, the JLD and the Colorado Nonprofit Association hosted a Legislative Reception at the Denver Art Museum, which gave nonprofit leaders, the JLD Board of Directors, and the JLD Public Policy Council an opportunity to mingle with various State Senators and House Representatives in a casual setting. Organization leaders spoke about “Strategic Alliances for Recovery.”

In these tough economic times, the message was clear: there’s an opportunity for nonprofits to collaborate with the Legislature. At the Capitol, funding has been cut for many community programs. However, this does not mean that all of these programs have to be dissolved if another group is willing to take them on. Tim Delany, President and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, spoke at the Legislative Reception and reminded the Legislators that they “cannot rely on nonprofits to fund these programs”, but nonprofits can help with organizing and with volunteers. Paige Lentz, 2010-11 JLD President, also spoke at the reception. She reminded the crowd that the JLD is “not just cookbooks”, but also a group of 1,400 women — strong volunteers, who work in the community as well.

This annual event proved once again a great forum for the JLD to extend a hand and bend the ears of our elected officials, all while stirring up great conversation. A big thank you to everyone who participated!

A New Kind of JLD Recipe: A Recipe for Recovery!

Public Policy Training: How a Bill Becomes Law in the Colorado General AssemblyBy Becca Winslow, 2010–11 Public Policy Vice President

The graphic below, “How a bill becomes a law”, was provided by the JLD lob-byists from Aponte & Busam. Did you know that Colorado has a total of 100 state legislators? There are 65 Repre-sentatives and 35 Senators.

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Get to know the JLD’s 2010-11 Legisla-tor of the Year: Senator Linda NewellBy Rachel Allen, 2011–12 Public Policy Vice President

Below is an excerpt from an interview with Senator Linda Newell:

How did you end up in public service?I’ve been volunteering politically since I was 12 years old, inspired by my mom who was very active. After returning from her memorial service in 2008, I discovered we had lost our Senate candidate. Up until that time, I had politely turned down requests to run for office, but my kids were older and I had been laid off so I ran out of excuses. Being a single parent, I consulted with my two daughters and was convinced that my time had come. Would there ever be another ripe opportunity to demonstrate to my girls that a woman dedicated to public service can overcome the odds?

What do you enjoy the most about your position?The ability to positively affect, or even save lives. I particularly treasure working for those who are most vulnerable and need a voice at the Capitol: children, people with de-velopmental disabilities, victims of domestic violence and seniors.

What is the most challenging part of your position?Satisfying all the stakeholders is occasionally impossible, although I personally work very hard to do it. I’m a big consensus-builder and collaborator in working on my bills, which does take longer and requires more patience, but you end up with better, more vetted legislation. I’m proud of that.

What are the biggest challenges facing Colorado’s women and children?Without a doubt, our biggest challenges are the negative consequences of personal pov-erty and a lack of state revenue. We have the fastest growing child poverty in the coun-try and it’s wreaking havoc on many lives and systems in Colorado. We’re seeing hungry kids in the classroom, neglect at home due to parents needing to work multiple jobs to pay the rent, and uninsured kids needing health care.

At the state level, we’re now 50th in per pupil K-12 funding, 47th in health care, 50th in arts education, 50th in special education and 47th in lowest state taxes. How can our women and families grow or even survive over time in a climate like that? How can we continue to attract companies or employees to our state?

What project or undertaking affecting women and/or children are you most proud of and why?In 2010, I created the Child Protection Ombudsman Program with countless hours of collaboration with a large, and varied group of stakeholders. It was a delicate balance between the state, counties and child advocates that eventually ended up with a unani-mous vote. With 35 deaths in three years of children touched by or within our system, it was a significant accomplishment toward better protection of children. I then served on the advisory group to write the criteria for the position over the interim. And now, we will soon be announcing who was selected and I am ecstatic for the kids. This indepen-dent office will be a place where people can go to find solutions for their concerns about the child protection system in Colorado and I am honored and humbled to have been the legislative vehicle for that.

What book are you currently reading?None. During session, we’re lucky to read our hundreds of bills! And yes, I actually do enjoy reading some of them.

At the May 19 General Meeting, the Public Policy Council recognized Senator Linda Newell as the 2011 Legislator of the Year. The Council unanimously chose Senator Newell for her commitment to health and wellness initiatives for young children; not only with the bills she supported, but also with the bills she carried.

Congrats to the following 2010–11 JLD award recipients!

Active of the Year: Ashley Miller

Committee of the Year: CARE, led by Rebecca Theis

Provisional of the Year: Barbara Vetter

Sustainer of the Year: Seanna Mulligan

STAR Award: Susan Kiely

Founder’s Award: Edie Morris

Holiday Mart “Frosting” Event Continues to Dazzle with Douly’s Jewelry

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Getconnected:join together so as to provide access and communication.

By Julie Bendon, 2010–11 Holiday Mart Special Events Chair

Under the direction of Holiday Mart Chair Karen Bruce, the 2010 Holiday Mart opened to a sold out crowd. “Frosting” was an exciting kick-off event for the JLD’s

largest annual fundraiser. As a part of our inaugural “Frosting” event, one lucky lady went home with a very special bit of dazzle. We were extremely honored to have Douly’s Jewelry, Presenting Sponsor, donate a diamond for the first “Douly’s Jewelry Diamond Discovery Toast.”

Over 250 women purchased “Frosting” tickets to receive a glass of sparkling wine. A cubic zirconia was placed in the bottom of each glass — with one exception. A 3/4 carat round brilliant cut diamond was placed in ONE lucky attendee’s glass.

In turn, each woman presented her glass to Laurence Douly, owner of Douly’s Jewelry, who inspected each stone for authentication. As the end of the line approached and the real stone was yet revealed, a hush fell across the room. At last, Laurence paused. He peered intently at one precious gem. Saleem Douly was summoned to confer, and after a final look through the loop, he confirmed the real diamond had indeed been discovered. JLD Active Member Stephanie Preston was announced as our first dia-mond winner!

”Live the Legacy” CampaignDouly’s Jewelry is committed to spreading more excitement through this valuable partnership with the Junior League of Denver. In recognition of your dedication to com-munity service, Douly’s Jewelry started the “Live the Legacy” campaign. Throughout the year, Douly’s Jewelry will make a $25 donation to the JLD for any referral made by a

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Learn about the “Live the Legacy” Fundraising Campaign:

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“Discovering a diamond in my glass was just the beginning of my delight with Douly’s Jewelry. Afterwards, they helped me find the perfect pendant design for my diamond!”

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« Continued from Page 11 member resulting in a purchase over $500, and then $25 for each increment of $500 up to a total donation of $250 per purchase.

As a family wholesale jewelry business based in Denver for more than 25 years, Douly’s Jewelry is known for loose diamonds and fine jewelry, but also offers watches, colored stone jewelry and sterling silver jewelry. The full service jeweler offers custom designs, repairs, inspections and appraisals. And because Douly’s Jewelry is a wholesale business, their private showroom is only available by appointment to select clientele.

The JLD can be assured our referrals will receive reliable diamond expertise, custom design work and consistent customer service. Be sure you and your friends mention the Junior League of Denver when calling so Douly’s Jewelry can track the donations accurately.

Learn more about Douly’s Jewelry at www.doulysjewelry.com.

Second Annual Frosting Event Thursday, October 13Mark your calendar for our Second Annual “Frosting” event, Presented by Douly’s Jewelry, to kick off the 2011 Holiday Mart on Thursday, October 13th. Holiday Mart 2011 is scheduled for October 13 –16 at the Denver Merchandise Mart.

Laurence & Saleem Douly confer on the authenticity of the diamond.

Meet the Staff: Pat Duensing, Member Records

By Vanessa Banker, Communications Manager

How long have you been employed with the Junior League of Denver?I’ve been with the League since 1970. But we don’t discuss the actual number of years…

Tell us a little about yourself. I have two lovely sons, Dean and David. I also have three grandchildren: James, Amanda and Jordan. My sons grew up in the League! When they were in elemen-tary school and had a day off, they would occasionally help out at the office. I had them stapling, helping with mailings and much more. They LOVED the old soda machine that dispensed small bottles of Coca-Cola. The League was a good fit be-cause they were very flexible with me and the needs of my growing children. My grandson James is now in his first year of college, Amanda plays softball and Jordan plays baseball. I love spending time with my family! I’m very proud of all of them.

What are the most significant changes you’ve seen in the League since you started in 1970? I’ve seen my fair share of changes. Ha! I guess the biggest change is the shift from a day-time League to an evening League. When I started, there were very few mem-bers working full time jobs outside the home. The League was very busy during the day. Now it’s just the opposite. In my opinion, women are busier than they’ve

ever been. They also have more choices be-cause there are more nonprofits. We used to be the only game in town.

The other big change has been technol-ogy. When I started, I had an IBM type-writer with a nylon ribbon. Later on when we got a mimeograph machine, I thought we’d made it! Things have obviously changed a lot since then!

I’ve been around for a lot of firsts. Holi-day Mart was created soon after I started, along with Second Time Shop and our now famous League cookbooks.

What is your favorite aspect of your job at the League?I have always enjoyed assisting in all areas, helping the League function from day to day. I currently work primarily in membership, but I used to do it all. I like to see members succeed. I like to see the LEAGUE succeed. The League is constantly facing changes and challenges, and I’m happy to be a part of it.

Pat, we thank you for your dedication to the League!

If you need to reach Pat, you can email her at pduensing@jld.org or call her at ext 100. Or simply drop by the office! She works Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs-days from 9:30pm–4:30pm. Top: Pat Duensing 1980

Bottom: Pat Duensing 2008

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By Nadia Hartman and Sarah Peay, 2011 Local Foods Festival Co-Chairs

Five facts about the Second Annual Local Foods Festival:

1. The Second Annual Local Foods Festival will be held Sat-urday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, in conjunction with the opening weekend of the Corn Maze.

2. Farmer’s Market: 11am to 4pm both Saturday and Sun-day, featuring fresh food vendors.

3. Chili Cook-Off: 12pm to 2pm Saturday, featuring chili made by both amateur and professional chefs.

4. Rhinestone Rodeo: 6:30pm to 10:30pm Saturday, featur-ing live music, libation, silent auction and delicious food.

5. Educational Series: 11am–1pm Sunday, featuring a class on how to make Chipotle’s delicious guacamole and two additional classes on preparing fresh food.

Do you know someone that should be a vendor at the Farm-er’s Market? Do you know anyone who can make a delicious bowl of chili? Do you know anyone who would be interested in being sponsor at the Local Foods Festival? We would love to hear from you, please email us at foodsfestival@jld.org.

For more information visit: www.jld.org.

Second Annual Local Foods Festival, September 10–11

Linda M Scott (left) and Carole Adelstein (right), 2011–12 Sustainer Council Co-Chairs The 2010–11 year was a huge success for Sustainers! The momentum continues in 2011–12. Visit our Web page for info on how to join a group, upcoming events, etc. Log in and click on the Sustainers tab. On behalf of the Sustainer Council, thank you for your ongoing dedication to the League! Questions? Email sustainers@jld.org.

Co-Presenter Presenting Sponsor

The Junior League of Denver gratefully acknowledges the generous support from our 2010 Holiday Mart Special Event Sponsors. If you choose to support these individuals and businesses, please ex-press your gratitude to them for helping the Junior League of Denver.

Presenting Sponsor Douly’s Jewelry

Supporting SponsorsFirst Financial Equity CorporationHappy Cakes BakeshopJohn FielderPatrick Sola PortraitureSurReal VodkaTootsies Nail Shoppe

Friends of the Holiday MartAsh GanleyButler RentsCompleat Gourmet & GiftsDarcey Kramer Make Up Artist of Lucky Lu’s Gabby GourmetKate Snapp & PadibblesMilena Distinctive Image ConsultingMiller’s Dance StudioSticky Fingers Cooking The Makery Cake Co

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AcknowledgementsBy Paige Lentz, 2010–11 JLD President

I am excited to announce the hiring of our new Managing Director, Jennifer Jones.

Jenn accepted the Managing Director position in April 2011. She will be ac-countable for ensuring that the day-to-day operations, annual goals, and the long-term strategic plan of the JLD are managed in a manner consistent with the priorities of the organization.

Prior to joining the JLD, Jenn held Director positions at government and

community non-profit levels, working with key community leaders, administrators, and volunteers from national, regional, and statewide non-profits.

Her last position was Vice President of the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley in Steamboat Springs, CO. Her responsibilities included prospect manage-ment and tracking, strategic development, managing fundraising initiatives for an-nual appeals, and overview of special events.

Jenn graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Human and Community Development. Additionally, she was a participant in an Executive Program for non-profit leaders, a joint effort between the Stanford Graduate School of Business — Center for Social Innovation, The Boettcher Foundation, and the Na-tional Arts Strategies.

In her free time, Jenn enjoys spending time with her husband Dave, and chasing after her two-year-old son, Bennett. Her hobbies include trail running, hiking, vol-unteering and traveling.

We are thrilled that Jenn is on board and look forward to League support as Jenn gets settled into her new role. Please join me in giving her a warm welcome. If you would like to reach Jenn, please email her at jjones@jld.org or call her at 303.692.0270 ext 102.

New Managing Director at Headquarters

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Fun-d-raising!JLD Members having fun at the Wine Loft event (pictured below) on February 25 and Fogo de Chao event (pictured at right) on April 28. Both were highly successful fundraisers! Thank you to the Partner Projects Committee and all of the volunteers who worked on these amazing events.

Wine Loft photo: Geneva Miner