to - Junior Auxiliary of Oxford

2nd Annual
Presented by
Friday, September 20, 2013
Benefitting the children
of Lafayette County
Care Today…
Character Tomorrow
2nd Annual
The Lyric Oxford
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Catering by Elizabeth Heiskell
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Wine and Spirits Pull
(small downstairs bar)
7:30 p.m.
Presentation of 2013 King and Queen
8:15 p.m.
Live Auction
9:30 p.m.
High Point Coffee and Shipley Donuts
(front foyer)
10:00 p.m.
Silent and Live Auctions Check Out
(Belles & Beaus Children’s Boutique)
The Jr. Auxiliary of Oxford welcomes you to our second annual Fall Ball.
We are honored that you have chosen to spend the evening with us and
support our cause. Jr. Auxiliary of Oxford is an organization of 58
women whose mission is to serve families and children in the
Oxford-Lafayette community. Junior Auxiliary of Oxford is a member of
the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, a non-profit organization
comprised of 101 chapters across eight states. Since 1989, the
Jr. Auxiliary of Oxford has played a key role in identifying and
meeting critical needs in our community by developing and implementing
programs that bring about a positive change. The members currently
have eleven projects, and in the past year, we served nearly 2500
children. I invite you to visit our website, www.jaofoxford.com, to learn
more about our current service projects.
As a teacher, I see first hand not only the needs of the
children in Oxford, but also the direct impact our organization has on
them. We are incredibly blessed by the generosity of the community.
Through your ticket purchase and your participation in the auctions and
wine and spirits pull tonight, you have provided school supplies to children
who do not have any, a baseball camp for boys, an overnight camp
experience for fifth grade girls, a monthly art lesson for
kindergartners, a service club for high school girls, pajamas for kids who
don’t have a pair of their own, books for fifth graders and an
opportunity to meet the author- priceless memories, basic necessities,
and life changing experiences.
On behalf of Jr. Auxiliary, we hope you enjoy the evening, and we thank
you for your support throughout the year. Without you and your
generous contributions, we would not be able to carry out our
mission. Your donations tonight will change lives right here in our
community. Together we can build a better tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Joanne Bagley
President
Live Auction Items
Eli Manning signed #10 Jersey
Ole Miss children’s size medium jersey
Evening of Delta Blues for 2 couples
Includes Delta Cotton suite (located above Ground Zero Blues Club),
cover charge and $100 gift certificate for food and drink at GZBC
Woodson Ridge Farms Catered Dinner for 24 guests
Includes floral arrangements by Oxford Floral and
custom invitations by Nest Paper Studio (invitations valued at $100)
“Turkey on Darkness”
painting by Bradley Gordon
Horse Racing at Oaklawn
Includes 6 Box Seats for a 2014 Horse Race
Deuce McAllister signed Ole Miss football helmet
Two Stick Catered Sushi Dinner
Sushi rolled on site for up to 8 persons
Round Table Crawfish Party
Includes Round Table patio from 1-4PM and 50lbs of crawfish
5-Day Napa Valley Tour
Includes airfare for 2, lodging at the Meritage Resort & Spa,
Wine train and Chauffeur
3-Day Samuel Adams Brewery
Private Tour
Includes airfare for 2, behind-the-scenes tour,
McCormick & Schmick’s Dinner with Beer Pairing
Auction & Prize Donors
Angela Hinton
Charlie Chapin
Bradley Gordon
Chad Mars, LLC
Debra Ellen McEwen
Jim Bulian
Louis Carr
Lauren & Mark Cleary
Mike Stanton
S&J Art Gallery
Something Southern
Kelly Wages
Yalo Studio & Gallery
Hotty Toddy Lotty Doddy
The Frame Up
The City Grocery Group
Ezell's Fish Camp
La Paz
McEwen's
McDonald's
Newk’s
Old Venice
Round Table
Taco Bell
The Ravine
Two Stick
Woodson Ridge Farms
Nest Paper Studio
Lenora's
Billie's Bling
Brooks Collection
Desoto Eye Care
Lammon's Fine Jewelry
Laura Husni Jewelry
Frock's Fashion
Hinton & Hinton Outfitters
Lulu's
Mayo Eye Center
Sorella Boutique
Vintage Chic Infinity Scarves
Village Tailor
Amy Head Cosmetics
Epicure
Esthetiques Skin Care
Heather Cosmetics
Ice Core Fitness
MW2
Ross Family Dental Clinic
Shell Plastic Surgery, PLLC
Snap Fitness
Suthern's Oasis Spa
The Nail Shop
Zoe of Oxford
Jamie Lawrence
Clay Canvas
Discount Building Materials
The Lily Pad
Magnolia Lighting, Inc.
Mimosa Flowers, Gifts, & Gourmet
Mustard Seed
Oxford Floral
Alluvian hotel
Rustik Arts
Sears Hometown Store
The Depot Antique Mall
Penny’s projects
Oxford Technical Consulting
Camp Lake Stephens
Holli's Sweet Tooth
Magnolia Rental
Oxford Babysitting Co.
Oxford Park Commission
Pirate Adventures
Treehouse Toys
Hole N the Hide Archery Pro Shop
Hunter's Hollow
Little "q" Ranch
Rachel and Phil West
Bella Vie Photography
Catherine Adams Photography
Eli Manning
Coach Mike Bianco
Coach Andy Kennedy
Deuce McAllister
Coach Hugh Freeze
Regions Bank
Ole Miss Athletics Foundation
Rebel Rags
UM Alumni Association
University Sporting Goods
Ground Zero Blues Club
River Inn of Harbor Town
The Z Bed & Breakfast
Kelley Zelesky
Memphis Grizzlies
Service Projects 2013-2014
Junior Auxiliary of Oxford currently services 11 projects in Oxford and
Lafayette County. Please take a moment to read through these brief
descriptions to get a glimpse into the impact these projects have on our
community’s children. Junior Auxiliary of Oxford is able to serve our
community because of your generosity and continued support.
Adopt-a-Family - The goal of Adopt-a-Family is to temporarily assist
families in our community in times of great need. JA provides clothing
and other necessities for emergency needs and at times provides
assistance with meals and utilities.
Art Print - Art Print introduces young children to famous works of art.
Prints of works by Van Gogh, Walter Anderson, Monet and many
others decorate the halls of Bramlett and Lafayette Elementary Schools.
Each month a JA member presents the featured art and artist to
more than 800 students.
Camp Bats and Balls - A one-day camp for boys in the 2nd to 4th
grades, Camp Bats and Balls teaches boys sportsmanship and
teamwork. The Ole Miss Rebel baseball team leads the camp. All are
welcome, but JA works with school counselors and teachers to identify
boys who may particularly benefit from this camp.
Camp Sunshine – Camp Sunshine is an overnight camp open to all area
girls entering 5th grade and is held annually at Camp Hopewell. JA
members serve as counselors and provide fun, fellowship, and
opportunity for personal growth.
Crown Club - Crown Club is a service organization for Oxford and
Lafayette 10th-12th grade girls. Girls participate in a variety of
community projects that JA currently sponsors, but they also craft an
annual project of their own. Most recently, their project provided
comfort item bags for the local hospital’s pediatric patients.
Health Leap - Through Health Leap, JA combined forces with another
charitable organization, Leap Frog. Leap Frog is an after-school
tutoring program for 1st to 3rd graders. Health Leap provides
multimodal education to these children aimed at teaching them to
lead healthful lifestyles.
Just Be A Girl - Through this project 6th grade girls hear from
inspirational speakers on a variety of topics such as self-esteem
and bullying.
Pajama Project - Each fall, JA works with counselors and teachers to
provide new pajamas to schoolchildren in need. JA also partners with
the national organization, The Pajama Project, to provide pajamas to
students throughout the school year.
Project Safe Seat - Semiannually JA coordinates with Safe Kids
Mississippi to host car seat safety checks at designated
locations in Oxford. If car seats do not meet standards the family
is provided a new car seat.
Stuff the Bus - Stuff the Bus is an annual school supply drive. After
determining needs from local school counselors and principals, JA
members solicit donations and utilize club funds to fulfill these needs.
Backpacks stuffed with supplies are then delivered to area schools and
distributed by counselors to the appropriate children.
Young Authors’ Fair - Each spring semester Oxford and Lafayette 4th
graders participate in their own Conference for the Book. JA provides
each student a book that has been selected by the Lafayette County
Literacy Council and a JA representative. The students then discuss the
book in their classrooms with JA members and are able to participate
in a live forum with the author.
Platinum Crown Patron
($1000 and up)
Appraisers Associated of Oxford, Inc.;
Garner Landscaping, Inc; Garrett, Friday & Garner, PLLC
Belles & Beaus Children’s Boutique
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation
Hughes Brown PLLC
Invitation magazine
Mr. and Mrs. Oby W. Easley, III
Oxford Rehabilitation Associates
Susan Gunn, M.D. and Mark Gunn, M.D.
Silver Crown Patron
( $ 5 0 0 - $ 749 )
Bank of Oxford
Baptist Memorial Hospital- North MS
Jolee and Charles Hussey
Lehman Roberts
The Children’s Dental Center, Dr. and Mrs. Hayden Perkins
Crown Patron
($250-$499)
C Spire Wireless
Cannon Motor Company
Chaney’s Pharmacy
Country Club of Oxford
Dr. and Mrs. Hal Haney
Dr. and Mrs. Preston Lee, III
Dwight L. Young Group, CPAs
Farese Family Dental, Drs. Jason and Lea Farese
First National Bank
Kathleen and Brad Mayo
Lona Waller
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cross
Nix-Tann & Associates
Oxford Insurance Agency
Steve Cox Law Firm
University Sports Medicine, Dr. and Mrs. Ed Field
Waller Funeral Home
Patron
($249 and below)
Elliott Logic
Hayakawa Electronics America, Inc.
Huggins Oil Company, Inc.
Internal Medicine Associates of Oxford, PA
LaMystique
Mayo Mallette, PLLC
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker
Oxford Eye Clinic – Vision Source: Dr. William Strickland Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PLLC:
Drs. Cooper Terry, Daniel Boyd, & Kurre Luber
State Farm Insurance - Jimmy Carr
Teresa Bhatt
Queen
The inaugural Fall Ball Queen is a charter member of the Junior Auxiliary
of Oxford and has spent her life serving the educational needs of young
people as a librarian and curriculum director at the high school and
college levels. As part of her commitment to literacy for children, this year’s
Queen served as committee chairman for Mississippi in the national “Focus on Reading” campaign.
She received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the
Mississippi Library Association and was named teacher of the year in
the Oxford School District and was twice named teacher of the year at
Oxford High School.
During her time in Junior Auxiliary, this year’s Queen launched
“The Art Print” program in 1979 at Bramlett Elementary School, which is
still an active project. She also was one of the originators of the “Young
Authors’ Fair” for 5th grade students in the Oxford
Community. Established in 1988, the program continues to be
sponsored by Junior Auxiliary of Oxford.
She has served as president of the Oxford Endowment for Public
Education and remains on its board of directors.
While currently working as a student teacher supervisor at the
University of Mississippi, this year’s Queen has continued her
involvement in shaping future educators, even after retiring from the public
school system in Mississippi, all while serving in leadership roles with the
Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and the Boys and Girls Club.
As a wife, mother and grandmother, the inaugural Junior Auxiliary Fall Ball
Queen has lived her life as an example of service to
children in the Oxford - Lafayette community and throughout the state of
Mississippi.
King
The inaugural Fall Ball King has spent his adult life dividing his
time as a physician, educator, community leader and philanthropist.
As an innovator in the medical field of ophthalmology, the year’s King
produced and was featured in the first internationally
distributed teaching video of Cataract and Implant surgery for the
American Academy of Ophthalmology. He taught courses in cataract and
intraocular lens implant surgery to practicing Ophthalmologists across the
country prior to the time it was taught in Medical Schools.
He has served as chairman of the board for Oxford Medical
Ministries and Oxford University School and on the board of
directors for the University of Mississippi Foundation.
As an active member of Oxford University United Methodist Church, this
year’s King is a member of the choir, serves as chair of the stewardship
committee and was chairman of the church’s capital campaign. He is a
Rotarian, has worked with the Oxford Food Pantry and is involved with
the Boys and Girls Club.
Through his time, talents and resources, the Inaugural Fall Ball King has
spent his life serving his patients, his neighbors and his family in the
Oxford – Lafayette community, the state of Mississippi and the
international medical community.
Active Members
Catherine Adams
Jenny Addy
Joanne Bagley
Kristin Busby
Jennifer carson
Diala Chaney
Diana Cissell
Jane Cross
Timeka davis
Elizabeth Ellis
Laurie Beth Ellis
Margaret Blake Embry
Brooks Gregory
Susan Gunn
Miranda Hooker
Claire Kiamie
Angela Klepzig
Lauren Lafferty
Elise Lee
Mary Melinda Little
Cathy Lowe
Leigh Lowery
Leighton Mason
Kathleen Mayo
Joanna McClure
Whitney McGraw
Laine Mitchell
Mary Moreton
Katie Naron
Melanee Pinion
Elizabeth Randall
Jenny Rayner
Darcy Ross
Jamie Rowland
Sarah Rowlett
Jennifer Russell
Moni Simpson
Whitney Smith
Fowler Staines
Lee Ann Stubbs
Molly Tanner
Amy Tidwell
Kelly Wages
Sally Kate Walker
Lauren West
Rachel West
Jennifer Williams
Ashley Windham
Provisional Members
Erin Alexander
Allison Crain
Tara Denevan
Katie Deweese
Alise Emerson
Lauren Lauzon
Torie Marion
April McLarty
Amery Moore
Alison Ross
Reed Toms
Samantha Weathersbee
2nd Annual Fall Ball Committees
Fall Ball Finance Chairs
Jane Cross
Katie Naron
Silent and Live Auction Committee
Timeka Davis, chair
Elise Lee, co-chair
Tickets Committee
Kelly Wages, chair
King and Queen Committee
Catherine Adams, chair
Liz Randall, co-chair
Wine & Spirits Pull Committee
Claire Kiamie, chair
Red Carpet Photo Wall Committee
Molly Tanner, chair
Patron Sales Committee
Kathleen Mayo, chair
Life and Associate Hour Committee
Elizabeth Ellis, co-chair
Jennifer Russell, co-chair
Public Relations Committee
Sally Kate Walker, co-chair
Rachel West, co-chair
Thank you for attending Junior Auxiliary’s 2nd Annual Fall
Ball. Without you and the support of our patrons, we would not
be able to serve the children of Oxford and Lafayette County in
the capacity we do. Because of you, area children will benefit from
attending summer camp, getting a new backpack, or receiving a
winter coat. We are so thankful for your support of our eleven
service projects. Many Oxford businesses support Junior
Auxiliary’s efforts year round, and we feel so blessed to live in such
a generous community.
Much thought, preparation, dedication and time went into our
2nd Annual Fall Ball. We appreciate our committee chairs for
their countless hours of work to make tonight a success. We would
also like to express our gratitude to all of the ladies of Junior
Auxiliary of Oxford for their dedication, energy, and support.
Without you, this event would be impossible.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, all!
“Gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives
of all those around you.” -Eileen Caddy
Jane Cross and Katie Naron, Finance Committee Co-chairs
Special Thanks…
Belles and Beaus Children’s Boutique
Catherine Adams Photography
Details
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering
First National Bank
High Point Coffee
Invitation magazine
Oxford Floral
Rebecca Bailey Graphic Design
Richard Cross
Scott Burton Photography
Shipley Donuts
The Lyric Oxford
University Sporting Goods
Wine & Spirits Donors
Alliance Beverage
Kiamie Package Store
Southern Wine and Spirits
Vino Wholesale of Mississippi
Republic National Distribution