Tropica l TopicsDECEMBER 2012

From the Presiden tBest wishes for the holidays and a

propserous 2013 - I look forward to

serving you in the upcoming year!

Fondly,

Amanda Gaido

2012-2013 President - Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.

Amanda Gaido2012-2013 President

MISSION STATEMENTThe Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the poten-tial of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively

education and charitable.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GALVESTON COUNTYBOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013

President - Amanda GaidoPresident Elect - Jocelyn Sullivan

Secretary - Elizabeth McCartyCommunications Vice President - Sarah Sullivan

Community Vice President - Jennifer Caffey

Finance Vice President - Amy LillyFundraising Vice President - Holly PelletierMembership Vice President - Kristen Lepo

Past President - Yvette SchulzSustainer President- Marjorie Kusnerik

Can you believe that our league year is already half over? Looking into the spring we have several fun

opportunities to show off our cookbook. All will offer opportunities for earning points and shifts will be

entered in January.

SAVE THE DATES:March 22/23 - Spring MarketApril 5 – Galveston Women’s ConferenceApril 13 – Kitchen Tour

In addition to those events, you can look forward to more opportunities to buy swaps from other leagues. We currently have five books that we’ll be featuring at general

meetings in the spring and are working to acquire more. There are also some titles that we are holding specifically for our special spring events.

At the January General Meeting, an updated list of cookbook points will be distributed. Please take the time to check your points and notify us if you think there is an error. In

April letters will be distributed via email to all members who have not fulfilled their cookbook obligations. This letter is meant to be informational and alert members to the approaching deadline for completing all points. If at any time you have a question about

your obligation or current standing, please contact Amy Brown atamy.p.brown95@gmail.com.

KITCHEN TOURWe are still looking for lofts and houses in the east end. If you or someone you know has a home that would be a good candidate, please contact Amy Brown at

amy.p.brown95@gmail.com.

KitchenConfiFIdential

Little Debbie Food Drive:A big thank you to everyone who brought Little Debbie’s to the November General Meeting! These have been delivered to St. John’s United Methodist Church in Texas City for their Thanksgiving feast!

CAF Schola rship

Sla te An n oun cemen t:The Nominating/Placement Committee is

pleased to announce the Slate for the2013-2014 Board of Directors

President- Jocelyn SullivanPresident-Elect- Angie Brown

Communications VP- Stevy CurbowCommunity VP- Lynsey Ginsberg Finance VP- Elizabeth McCartyFundraising VP- Sarah Sullivan

Membership VP-Hayley HardcastlePlacement Chair (MVP for 2015- 2015)- Christi Jensen

Secretary- Rachel Keehn

Congratulations and thank you somuch to all of those who applied and

interviewed with us. We had a fantastic group of ladies to choose from and the decision was certainly not easy. We are looking forward to

the future!

Kristen Lepo- Membership Vice President kristenmk@sbcglobal.net

December 8th was our first McGuire Dent Center activity for this year. We were able to make cute Christmas snacks with fruits and vegetables. The kids loved each activity. Our next event will

be held at McGuire Dent Rec Center on January 12th. Please sign-up online to volunteer. Happy Holidays!

JANUARY 20138th: 6:30pm, Board Meeting, Mainland, Holly10th: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fundraising, OPP Thank you Letters & wrap up14th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm General Meeting19th: 6pm, Provisional Social22nd: Finance Meeting, 6:30 pm, Island, TA Building23rd: 6:00 PM, Creating Connections, Packing food boxes @ MI Lewis Center Dickinson 28th: 6pm, Provisional MeetingFEBRUARY 20135th: 6:30pm, Board Meeting, Island, Amanda11TH: 6pm Social, 6:30pm, General Meeting15th: Membership Financial Status Change Deadline15th: Chairmen budget recommendations Deadline 16th: 1pm, Provisional Social20th: Tropical Topics due25th: 6pm, Provisional Meeting****MARDI GRAS GALVESTON 1ST-12th****MARCH 20131st: Job Descriptions Due6th: 6:30pm, Board Meeting, Mainland, Jennifer11th-15th: GALVESTON ISD, SPRING BREAK18th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm General Meeting20th: Tropical Topics due22nd: TBA Spring Market Preview Party23rd: Fundraising OPP Spring Market Set up; Sunrise Soiree25th: 6pm Provisional Meeting & Social26th: 4pm-8pm, Placement Interviews27th: 4pm-6pm, Placement InterviewsAPRIL 20132nd: 6:30, Board Meeting, Island, Jocelyn (JOINT BOARD WITH NEW VP’S)8th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm, General Meeting13th: 6pm, Provisional Social13th: 4-7 PM, Beachside Kitchen Tour15th: 6pm Provisional Meeting20th: Tropical Topics due30th: Cookbook Point Deadline MAY 20131st: Annual Reports Due7th: (tentative…Amanda decides time/place) Board Meeting/Celebration of year end13th: 6pm Social, 6:30pm Meeting, Annual Dinner15th: Check request reimbursement Deadline

JLGC Ca lenda r of Even ts

BOARD MEETINGDATES:

January 8: MainlandFebruary 5: IslandMarch 6: Mainland

April 2: IslandMay 7: Island

Meeting Attendance:• Attendatleast6ofthe8GeneralMembershipmeetings• Attendatleast6ofthe8Provisionalmeetings• Attendatleast1ofthe6GettoKnowYouevents• Attendatleast3ofthe6fundraisingworkshops• AttendAnnualDinner

General Membership meetings are typically held the second Monday of every month between September and April. Provisional meet-ings are usually held the third Monday of each month. For both, the social begins at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that several meeting dates are adjusted due to holidays.

Attendance is optional at all events listed in blue.Attendance is mandatory at one of the six Get to Know You events listed in red.Attendance is mandatory at three of the six of the workshops listed in green.

January 10, 6:30 – 8:30 Thank You Letters/Wrap Up Spring Creek BBQ, League CityJanuary 14 General Meeting TBAJanuary 19, 6:00 Provisional Social Game Night, Trueheart-Adriance Bldg January 28 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, Galveston (delayed due to Martin Luther King Day)February 11 General Meeting Elk’s Lodge, Galveston IslandFebruary 16, 1:00 Provisional Social Tour of Haak Winery, Santa FeFebruary 25 Provisional Meeting Panera Bread, League City (delayed due to President’s Day)March 18 General Meeting TBA (delayed due to Spring Break)March 22 Spring Market Preview Party San Luis Resort, Galveston IslandMarch 23 Spring Market Setup San Luis Resort, Galveston IslandMarch 23 Sunrise Soiree San Luis Resort, Galveston IslandMarch 25 Provisional Meeting and Social The Spot, Galveston Island (delayed due to Spring Break)Mid-March Placement Interviews Scheduled with your advisorApril 8 General Meeting Elk’s Lodge, Galveston IslandApril 13, 6:00 Provisional Social AMF Star Lanes Bowling, Texas CityApril 15 Provisional Meeting Trueheart-Adriance Building, GalvestonMay 13 Annual Dinner TBAMay 18, 6:00 End of year Provisional Party Garden House, Galveston Island

2012-2013 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR

December 5, 2012

Dear Prospective Merchant,

The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2013 Spring Market has moved to the renown San Luis Hotel and Resort on Galveston Island. Market festivities will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 22 & 23 of 2013. Friday, March 22, will host the “Evening at the Oasis” ticketed preview party from 6:00 - 9:00pm where guests will enjoy music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres by the pool as well as preview Market shopping. Saturday, March 23, will host the Spring Market free admission shopping extravaganza from 9am-4pm in the San Luis Hotel Ballroom.

Last year’s event at South Shore Harbor had wonderful vendors that delighted our shoppers with unique and exciting items, and we look forward to continuing this tradition in Galveston. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please see the attached Spring Market Rules/Information/Application and return the application as quickly as possible due to our limited space and availability.

We are excited to bring this event to Galveston and look forward in helping to promote your business as well as raise money for the Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Natili Monsrud Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.2013 Spring Market Co-Chair Office: (409) 765-7646(281) 236-3698 www.jlgalveston.orgmonsrud@sbcglobal.net

Our Mission: The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and

leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Application deadline January 15, 2013

Market Rules & Information

1. Dates and hours: Friday, March 22, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Preview Party & Shopping Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Market Shopping

2. Set up will begin on Friday, March 22 at 8:00 am and needs to be finished by 5:30 Friday evening for the Preview Party. Preview Party is a ticketed event in which patrons expect to preview market vendor booths. Upon arrival, please check in with JL Representative for booth location. There will be no pipe, draping or wall space available for vendors.

3. Merchandise must be contained within the designated booth space so not to infringe on booth neighbors.

4. Market will be locked up Friday night after the preview party. Vendors located in the hall may place merchandise inside the ballroom Friday night and remove it Saturday morning. Even though the San Luis is considered a safe venue, The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. does not take responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged merchandise.

5. As a shopping incentive, Spring Market will sell “Bargain Bracelets” to the shoppers. Vendors are encouraged to provide an incentive to the shopper with a bracelet. Incentives are up to the discretion of the vendor (ex: 10% or more off, buy one get one...etc) These incentives will be advertised on a card for shoppers.

6. Market will close at 4:00pm on Saturday; vendors are expected to break down, pack up, and vacate at this time.

7. Vendors will have access to complimentary refreshments during the Market. The San Luis has a Cafe nearby for food.

8. The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. will be unfolding a Market marketing strategy that will include publications on Galveston Island as well as the surrounding mainland areas. Advertising venues will include print, marque, and web avenues. We are excited to work with the San Luis in promoting this venue as well.

9. Booth fees are due with registration by January 15, 2013 and are non-refundable.

Application deadline January 15, 2013

SPRING MARKET 2013MERCHANT CONTRACT / APPLICATION

Business Name: (As will be published)

Legal Business Name:

Mailing address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone:

Contact Name:

Email Address: Website:

MERCHANDISE INFORMATION Merchandise Price Range:

Please provide a specific description of all merchandise that will be represented in the show:

JUNIOR LEAGUE MARKET HISTORY

Have you previously attended the Junior League of Galveston County Market as a Merchant? YES NO

Please list any other markets or Junior League gift markets in which you have recently participated:

Application deadline January 15, 2013

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please indicate your needs below:

______ 10x10 Booth(s) in ballroom @ $185.00 each (non refundable) $______ Each booth includes one 6’ table, linen and a chair)

_______ 6x4 Booth(s) in Foyer area @ $150.00 each (non refundable) $______ (Please note that booths in the Foyer area are recommended for vendors that only need use of a 6’ table. This will not be a 10x10 booth. Limited space available)

______ Electricity @ $15.00 each $______

Total: $______

Will you be using the table set up provided with your booth?(please circle one) Yes NoIf you circle no, then your booth will not include a table.

BOOTHS WILL BE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. EACH BOOTH WILL BE A 10’X10’ BOOTH AND COMES WITH A 6’ TABLE WITH LINEN AND ONE CHAIR (PIPE AND DRAPE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED). IF YOU NEED ELECTRICITY FOR DISPLAY, EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO PUT YOU CLOSE TO AVAILABLE PLUGS, BUT THIS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. VENDOR MUST PROVIDE EXTENSION CORDS AND TAPE DOWN ALL WIRES FOR SAFETY. VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING UPLIGHTING FOR YOUR BOOTH.

*The Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. does not charge a percentage of sales.

IN ORDER FOR PROPER PLACEMENT IN THE 2013 SPRING MARKET, WE REQUEST YOU PROVIDE COLOR PHOTOS OF YOUR MERCHANDISE ALONG WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION. AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE TO THE MARKET. APPLICATIONS/CONTRACTS ARE REVIEWED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVEBASIS.

Please return the following as soon as possible to be considered for the 2013 Spring Market. Application deadline is January 15, 2013. All Vendors, whether accepted or declined, will be notified as soon as applications are reviewed. If your application/contract is not accepted, your payment will be returned to the address listed on the application.

1. Complete Application/Contract 2. Booth fee made payable to the Junior League of Galveston County, Inc. 3. Supporting materials including merchandise photos for merchant selection

Please return all information to: Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.

Spring Market ~ Application210 Kempner

Galveston, Texas 77550

Office 409.765.7646 • www.jlgalveston.org

Co-Chair ~ Natili Monsrud~ monsrud@sbcglobal.net ~ 281-236-3698

Application deadline January 15, 2013