Charlons - Junior League of Monroe

SPRING 2014
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Spring Market!
NEW at Spring Market
Breakfast with the Bunnies!
Maui Vacation Giveaway
Or $5000 Cash!
A Look Inside…
Fall in Love with YOUR League
Love is in Bloom
Issue
2014 Spring Market Co-Chairs
Kerri James
Tomi Tharp
Ashley Joiner
Meghan Sharp
As Junior League women we should strive to accomplish our mission: helping the
community and training women. I want to share a few thoughts about training
women. AJLI teaches that the best leaders should be servants. We see that in the
greatest leader of all time, Jesus Christ. He told his disciples that one should never
think oneself more important than others. Jesus then washed and dried their feet.
in every issue
a Message
from the President
I’m not saying we are going to start washing feet, but we need to humble ourselves
so we are willing to serve others. A lady that is a dear friend of mine sent me a note
recently reminding me of the characteristics of a Godly woman. (Thanks J) Society
teaches us that a woman is successful if she has power, fame, prestige, or money. But
God teaches us in Proverbs 31: 25-26 and 30 what makes a successful lady.
Verse 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Verse 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Verse 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord
is to be praised.
As Spring Market approaches, I want us to work our shifts serving others. It is one of my favorite
things to do in the League. Enjoy meeting others and come with a joyful spirit then you will be
a blessing to others. I will be working with you, and at the end, we will all be proud of what we
accomplished. Remember to thank the Spring Market committee for their hard work and service
to our League and community. Thank you ladies!
Can’t wait to see you at Spring Market!!!!
Denise Simpson
Letter
from the Editors
This is the season to Live, Love, and Celebrate. After spending the holidays with family
and friends and making new resolutions for the year, it is time to figure out what matters
in your life. Then learn to live it, love it, and celebrate it. Put the people and things in
front of you that matter the most and go for it! Don’t hold back and have no regrets.
Always give 110%.
Our Charlons committee has been working so hard putting together the infamous
Spring Market issue. The ladies have really stepped up and had a huge part in making
this issue so special. Just looking at all the Spring Market information and ads has us
ready to shop and spend! There are going to be so many unique merchants and fun things happening during Spring Market
this year. Breakfast with Bunnies is the cutest idea ever! I know we can’t wait to have fun with our friends while working our
shifts and getting to know other members better!
We would like to thank everyone who has put their love into making this issue awesome. And as always….remember to
cherish those memories!
Heather Guillot & Melissa Kiper
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These are just a few thoughts we have had throughout this League year. We have
learned so many new things about the League and what it is to actually live the life of a
League member. And we love it! We want to share our love for the League with as many
members as possible and celebrate all the fun we have with it.
in every issue
about JLM
Our Vision
Through the power of
our association, Junior Leagues strengthen
communities by embracing diverse
perspectives, building partnerships, and
inspiring solutions.
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M
ur ission The Junior League
of Monroe is an organization of women
committed to promoting volunteerism,
developing the potential of women, and
improving communities through the
effective action and leadership of trained
volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively
educational and charitable.
partnering for a better community
Red Cross • Salvation Army • YWCA • YMCA • Camp Fire Girls • March of Dimes • Crippled
Children’s Clinic • Masur Museum • Louisiana Training Institute • Open Door Home • Easter
Seals • Med-Camps • Suzuki Forum • Ronald McDonald House • Go Care • United Way • Our
House • Girl Scouts • Christian Community Ministries • New Horizon’s Boy Scout Camp •
Tri-District Boys’ Club • Twin City Ballet • Strauss Theatre • Monroe Symphony • Northeast
Louisiana Children’s Museum • Susan G. Komen Foundation • Women’s Wellness Coalition
• West Monroe Community Center • Monroe Housing Authority • Children’s Coalition for
Northeast Louisiana • City of Monroe Beautification Board • Extra Mile • Friends of ULM
Library • Friends of Monroe Civic Center • Little Theatre’s Young Troupe • Louisiana Folk
Life Festival • Monroe Chamber of Commerce • Ouachita Valley Historic Preservation
Society • Partners in Education • West Monroe/West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce •
Habitat for Humanity • The Center for Women & Children
Our Purpose
We reach out to
women of all races, religions, and national
origins who demonstrate an interest in
and a commitment to volunteerism.
O
H
ur istory Since 1930, members
of the Junior League of Monroe have
devoted countless volunteer hours
to meet the needs of the people and
organizations of our community.
Community leaders have always looked
to the JLM for leadership in starting new
community programs. As a result, the JLM
has often been the catalyst that turned an
idea into a success that benefitted many
in our area. Here are a few examples of
programs that we have started in recent
years: Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA), Teen Screen, Shots for Tots, Teen
Court, Operation Abstinence, and Project
Child.
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Association Prayer
We pray that we will never be so blind
that our small world is all we ever see.
Or so supremely satisfied
that what we are is all we ever hope to be.
Grant us the joy of filling someone’s need.
Make us gracious followers,
make gracious those who lead.
And more than all we pray,
that through the years, we will remember
there are always new frontiers.
Amen.
Junior League of Monroe
Community Projects
• Education Task Force
• Families Can’t Wait
• Tools and Literacy for Children (TLC)
• Done-in-a-Day
JLM Board of Directors 2013-2014
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise Simpson
President-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Ables
Financial Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gretchen Tiser
Assistant Financial Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan Plummer
Communications Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christy Valentine
Community Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Nickelson
Membership Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Pankey
Planning & Research Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jodee Bruyninckx
Fund Development Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley West
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Mattingly
Advisory Planning Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Gray
Placement & Nominating Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Ferguson
The Junior League of Monroe
2811 Cameron Street • Monroe, LA 71201
Office 318-322-3236 (Terri Arthur)
Fax 318-322-3299
Office Hours: Mondays-Thursdays • 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Website: www.jlmonroe.com
League Year: June 1, 2013- May 31, 2014
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contents
President’s Message
About JLM
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Association Prayer
Community Trust Bank
Cedar Creek School
Community Projects
Albritton Photography
Board of Directors
CenturyLink Security
Bulletin Board
Birthdays 6
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We Love Spring Market!
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Louise Seymore Community Impact
Award Nomination Form
Spring Market Sponsors
Friends of the Market
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Spring Market Merchants
Spring Market Vendors
AJLI Winter Conference Report
New League Photographer
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committee news
Admissions
Charity Shopping Pass
Support the League, grow your business,
and advertise in Charlons! Effective and
affordable advertising with the Junior
League of Monroe.
Please address all advertising space and
rate queries to the Fund Development
committee at jrleague@centurytel.net.
Cover photograph by: Jennifer Lizenby
Photography
St. Francis Medical Center
Johnny’s Pizza House, Inc.
Brookshire Grocery Company
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The Charlons staff encourages you to thank our
advertisers and patronize them.
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Volunteer of the Year Award
Nomination Form
Lefebvre Veterinary Medical Center
St. Francis Medical Center
for your information
Your 2014-2015 Board of Directors
Hopkins Dermatology/MD Minerals
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P&S Surgical Hospital
features
Fall in Love with Someone Special
Advertise in Charlons
advertisers
in every issue
in every issue
Submit information, articles, and photos,
for publication in the NEXT issue of Charlons!
Charlons Committee
Heather Guillot, Co-Chair/Co-Editor
Melissa Kiper, Co-Chair/Co-Editor
Jennifer Lizenby, Creative Director
Angela Grubbs
Lillian Paxton
Joann Powell
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Families Can’t Wait
Yearbook and Webmaster
Cotton Bayou Publications
Tools for Literacy- Adopt a Student
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Research and Development
Education Task Force
Done in a Day
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Research and Development
Educational Task Force
Provisionals
Placement and Nominating
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Pep Squad
Marketing/Public Relations
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Kids in the Kitchen
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event to be featured on the JLM Bulletin Board. See page 5 for information about submissions.
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The Junior League of Monroe would like to congratulate
our 2014-2015 Board of Directors
These ladies exemplify the enthusiasm, commitment and knowledge of JLM that will help us continue to support
and improve our community. We look forward to the upcoming year and wish them luck in their positions.
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Ables
President-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Pankey
Financial Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan Plummer
Assistant Financial Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley West
Communications Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Kiper
Community Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heather Guillot
Fund Development Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jodee Bruyninckx
Membership Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Green
Planning & Research Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Joiner
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole West
Advisory Planning Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tomi Tharp
Placement & Nominating Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cydni Hanks
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Admissions Loves
Finding New Members
Both Carla Simmons and Shelly Harrell have
previously served in leadership and membership
roles in Spring Market and Provisional
committees, but the chance to recruit potential
new members and see the excited faces of the
new Provisional class inspired them to chair
the Admissions committee this year. They have
been busy revising the Provisional packets
for the 2014-2015 year and also working with
Dawn Sager, the Sustainers on Standby chair,
to pick a date for the April 2014 Provisional
reception. With the February 14 deadline
for the admissions packets, the Admissions
committee is very busy gathering all the
required signatures and compiling a list of the
upcoming new Provisional class. Letters will go
out to the prospective members in March with
information for the 2014 Provisional reception.
Submitted by Carla Simmons and Shelly Harrell,
Co-chairs
“To me the Junior League of Monroe is an
organization of women who dedicate themselves to
serving their community. I joined the League hoping
to have the opportunity to meet new people while making
a positive impact on my community.” - Shannon Pittard
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Louise Seymour Community Impact Award – 2014
Louise Seymour devoted her life to community service with an unselfish dedication inspirational to all. This is our way
of honoring other Sustainers for the same outstanding qualities and contributions to the community that memorialize
Louise Seymour.
The Executive Board will be responsible for selecting the recipient of this award.
She will be introduced at the Annual Spring Dinner in May and will be featured in the summer issue of Charlons.
Please use the suggested format below and fill out in detail when nominating your candidate. Additional letters of
recommendation are suggested. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 31, 2014.
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The Executive Board of the Junior League of Monroe is now accepting nominations for the LOUISE SEYMOUR COMMUNITY
IMPACT AWARD. This award is presented each year to a Sustainer who exemplifies the purpose of the Junior League and
who has demonstrated a continued interest in the community through volunteer service.
The Junior League of Monroe, Inc.
Attn: Jenny Pankey
2811 Cameron Street
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
NOMINEE’S NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________
JUNIOR LEAGUE ACTIVITIES:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: ________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SUBMITTED BY: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Former Recipients of the
Louise Seymour Community Impact Award
Marillyn Marshall Taylor
Louise Gray Altick
June Sherrouse Holmes
Laverne Goodwin Bodron
Frances Aycock Adcock
Dibble Stancil Pate
Jere Kitzmiller Waggoner
Jean Strauss Mintz
Susan Roberts Crawford
Joy Harper Marshall
Sara Moore Greene
Jamie MacDermott Pettway
Stephanie Dawson Abell
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Frances May Guthrie
Deborah Flowers Edgerton
Courtney Davis Curry
Melinda Mintz
Martha Jane Upshaw
Lynda Sadler Gavioli
Julie Novak Pruitt
Terri Luffey Arthur
Diane King Cage
Nancy Inabnett
Patti Nelson
Georgia Street
Judy Bell
2013 Louise Seymour Community Impact Award
Recipient, Judy Bell
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2013-2014 JLM Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form
The Junior League of Monroe is fortunate to have incredible volunteers, who are committed to our mission of
promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community. We would like
to recognize this year’s outstanding volunteer at our Annual Spring Dinner Meeting in May. She will also be
featured in the summer issue of Charlons.
This is your opportunity to recommend a woman that you feel deserves this award. Requirements include:
• Must be a member in good standing and have fulfilled all requirements of JLM Active Status.
• Nominations should be based primarily upon outstanding performance within the League. Of
secondary and less importance is her involvement in and commitment to organizations outside of the
League.
• She should be a member who has demonstrated the principles expressed in JLM’s mission and vision
statement. Her spirit and nature should reflect a positive image of JLM.
• The nominee’s performance should exceed the expectations of general membership with unsurpassed
interest in volunteerism and a commitment to community service.
All nominees will be reviewed and the selection will be made by a vote of the Executive Board.
Please complete this form and tell us why you feel this member should be honored as the Junior League of
Monroe Volunteer of the Year. Return your completed form to the Junior League office no later than Friday,
March 31, 2014.
Nominee:_________________________________________Placement:_____________________________________
Why is this person deserving of this award? ____________________________________________________
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FORMER RECIPIENTS OF THE
JLM VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
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2011 Carmen Parks
2012 Miranda Moss
2013 Mandy Green
“Any human anywhere will blossum
in a hundred unexpected talents and
capacities simply by being given the
opportunity to do so.”
Doris Lessing
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2013 Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient,
Mandy Green
Shopping for a Cause
committee news
This holiday season the Charity Shopping Pass committee coordinated
the second annual Charity Shopping Pass. The event was a big success;
nearly 80 vendors participated! For the first time, vendors sold tickets as
well as League members and passes and booklets were distributed to
guide shoppers to local merchants. The committee was excited to receive
help and support from Ashley West as well as Amy Lange, especially with
regards to securing publicity for the event. The event was publicized on
five local early morning shows, billboards, Delta Style, Bayou Life, and
our very own Charlons, which not only made the Shopping Pass more
successful, but also was a great PR opportunity to showcase the Junior League of Monroe to the community. This will
undoubtedly encourage even more local businesses to participate in the program in the future. The committee was thankful
for Denise Simpson and Ashley West who assisted with the early morning programs and represented the Junior League
and the Charity Shopping Pass event with class. The money raised will go into the League’s general fund to help provide
funding assistance with other charity projects, such as Kids in the Kitchen, TLC, Families Can’t Wait, Education Task Force and
other areas where help is needed. The committee is now focusing on getting organized for next year. Committee members
recognize areas which are in need of improvement and are very interested in receiving feedback from all League members.
The committee feels that even the smallest feedback can result in big improvements and would welcome comments from
the membership.
Charity Shopping Pass, submitted by Therese Nagem, Chair
Loving the New Moms
of Northeast Louisiana
Families Can’t Wait, submitted by Courtney Weston
and Kara Devinney, Co-chairs
Keeping You Connected
New chair, Cherry Coon, got right to work making sure the Yearbook
was published on time and has been making regular updates to both
the Facebook and Junior League Website. Cherry and her committee
stay busy adding in data to the website and Facebook page. Their
goal is to make sure that each member is informed about everything
going on in the League through several different outlets.
They update the pages with pictures of various DIAD activities and
other gatherings of Junior League Actives and Provisionals. Stay
tuned and keep checking the website and Facebook for all the
exciting things that are coming up!
Webmaster and Yearbook, submitted by Cherry Coon, Chair
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The Families Can’t Wait committee has had a
very busy year so far. Committee members are
visiting between 30-40 new moms and NICU
moms each month. One gift that we give the first
time moms is a onzie that says “This Side Up” to
remind them to put their baby on their back to
sleep. This year the committee has also partnered
with Life Choices and Nurse-Family Partnership
to provide them with car seats and pack-n-plays
for their outreach projects targeting the moms of
Northeast Louisiana. New moms and NICU moms
may feel scared, lost, and alone, and it is our
committee’s job to make them feel comfortable
and loved through these new experiences. The
committee plans to continue to love and guide
moms in the spring. Members will continue
making visits to first time moms in the hospitals,
providing education and support when needed
to help ease the transition into motherhood.
“As a nurse practitioner and mother of two special
needs children, I found that I needed guidance
even with family members surrounding me. Alisha
Banks from Families Helping Families was such a
blessing and lifeline to me and my husband, so I
feel like I am helping to give back to my community
by making sure that moms are aware of this
wonderful resource” Courtney Weston
committee news
Collect, Cook, Celebrate!
Cookbooks have long been a collector’s item
for many cooks. Junior League cookbooks are
among these iconic items in their respective
communities. Our very own The Cotton Country
Collection cookbook was listed by USA Today
as a Top Five Regional Cookbook in the United
Sates. This cookbook is a classic among others
in kitchens across the south. Celebrations on the
Bayou and Cooking in High Cotton are also favorites
among our community.
Our committee has been hard at work selling our
cookbooks at area events; such as the Downtown
River Market in Monroe. We have made a number
of sales which in turn bring money back into
our community. We look forward to selling our
cookbooks at the Spring Market in March and
hope that you will stop by our booth. Look for
samples from our cookbooks made by our very
own members to taste. Need help for that Easter
brunch? We’ve included the Plantation Easter
Menu out of Celebrations on the Bayou for ideas.
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Cotton Bayou Publications, submitted by Lindsey
Swander, Co-chair
Tried this and liked it?
Let us know!
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CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL
It’s That Important.
Few things are more important than your children’s education.
They only pass this way once, and the opportunities that are available
to them are multifold when they have the right education.
It’s Worth It.
Sending your child to a school like Cedar Creek is certainly a sacrifice.
But it pays off in many ways: nurturing and safe environment, faculty and
staff who put your children’s needs at the forefront, a proven
comprehensive curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade, and much more.
It’s That Good.
The Road to Success Starts at Cedar Creek.
Cedar Creek School practices an open nondiscriminatory admissions policy.
2400 Cedar Creek Drive, Ruston, LA 71270 318.255.7707
cougars@cedarcreekschool.org www.cedarcreekschool.org
/cedar.creek.school
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We have the numbers to back up our claims.
Feel free to compare us to other area schools.
a8:1 student-teacher ratio in Pre-K and Kindergarten
a12:1 student-teacher ratio in grades 1-4
a More than half of our 4th, 5th and 7th graders scored at the 95th
percentile on a national standardized test, qualifying for the prestigious
Duke University’s talent program (2013)
a 89% scored high enough on the ACT to be eligible for TOPS (2013)
a$4 million in college scholarship offers for the Class of 2013
a Since 2003, 35 students have been recognized by the highly competitive
National Merit Program.
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“Trent Livingston is not only an amazing father but has been the most
supportive husband I could ever imagine. Trent has encouraged me to
participate in the Junior League of Monroe and is always proud of the things
that I accomplish both in my volunteer work and business. He never complains
about keeping our little girl for meetings and committee responsibilities and
definitely makes it possible for me to participate without feeling guilty or
overwhelmed.” ~ Cassie Livingston
“Jonathan is very supportive of
my membership in the League...
he drops off/picks up things
from Mrs. Terri more than I
do!! She calls him an honorary
member.” ~ Holley Perry
“I would say the person in my life that
supports me in giving my time to the
Junior League, is my husband Eric
Powell. Eric knows that for each of
us to be happy in our home, the best
parents to our boys, and devoted
spouses to one another, we must be
free to be who God created us to be.
We should pursue Him and dedicate
time to our gifts and passions. Eric has encouraged and supported me to
pursue my passion of service in many areas of my life, from my career as
a civil servant, to commitments in our church, all the way through to my
involvement with Junior League of Monroe.” ~ Joann E. Haynes Powell
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“My “someone special” is my super cool
husband Freeman. Volunteering is
an exciting and enjoyable experience.
Without Freeman’s support, I would be
unable to do so! We both expect our
children to know and experience the joy
of giving. What better way than to lead
by example, by volunteering our time to
our own community.” ~ Sherri Mowad
“Without the support of my husband, David,
I could not do it all. He & I work together as a
team for our family to work. This also includes
our commitments outside our home. The Junior
League is important to both of us because of the
involvement with the community and because
it teaches our daughter about giving back.“
~ Stephanie Bryant
”I am so blessed to have such a
devoted husband in my life that
allows me to volunteer my time
to help better our community.
He never complains and is so
supportive.”
~ Mary Katherine Edwards
“I am proud that my wife
can volunteer her time to our
community. By doing this,
she sets a wonderful example
of community service for our
children.” ~ Eric Edwards
“My husband Will is very
supportive of my work with the
Junior League.” ~ Kristina Kight
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“My husband is someone that
enables me to give my time to
the League. He understands it
is important to me and he does
whatever I need him to do so I
can volunteer.” ~ Sarah Cox
“I’m happy to help.” ~ Jim Cox
“My husband and three sons are my
“special someones.” They are extremely
helpful at home and have also helped
with different tasks for the League. One
Spring Market, my husband and sons
helped with Spring Market clean-up
after the boys had played in a soccer
tournament. They drove directly to the
Civic Center from the tournament.”
~ Jo Ellen Showers
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“We have a very active toddler and without
the help and support of my husband, I
wouldn’t be able to attend our meetings
and volunteer as much as I’d like to. Cheers
to good husbands and good fathers!”
~ Meredith Beene
fa l l i n lo v e w i t h s o m e o n e s p e c i a l
“Being part of the Junior League of Monroe is
very important to me, because it gives me a
chance to volunteer in my community as well as
allows me to be a part of a great organization. My mother, Patsy, and sister-in-law, Anna Lisa,
were both active members of the JLM and I am
proud to follow in their footsteps. You could say
I grew up being involved in the League because
I used to go to meetings and various events
with my mom when I was little. My husband,
Josh, supports my involvement with the League
because we are both from this area and want the
best for our community. Josh always says that he
loves how important the League is to me. He also
enjoys spending quality time with our 7 month
old, Brooks, while I am at the meetings or different
volunteer events.” ~ Angie Baldwin
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“When Stephanie and I first met, she was shy about joining new groups and meeting new people
despite having an outgoing personality. I encouraged her to join the Junior League even though
I didn’t know much about it - growing up in Medford, New Jersey, I hadn’t even heard of Junior
Leagues. I could tell she was very interested, but very nervous. Since Stephanie has joined the League
and begun volunteering, I’ve seen a change in her. She’s excited about trying new things and
spending time with new people. It makes me happy to know that she is meeting new people that
share our values and is being encouraged to try new things that ultimately give back to the community. I’m also grateful that she has
found a way to spend some of the time she has to herself when I’m at work during the evenings and weekends. While things around the
house haven’t changed all that much, I know that she’s growing as a result of joining and I really appreciate seeing her come out of her
shell to help our community.” ~ Sean Ryan
f e at u r e
“I would say the special person in my life that enables, encourages, and supports me giving my time
to the Junior League is my husband, Sean Ryan. Sean encouraged me to put myself out there and try
a new experience by going to the first event prospective Provisionals were invited to. He knew that I
didn’t like going places full of people I don’t know, but pushed for me to go and I’m really grateful he
did. He continues to support my decisions to volunteer my time and listens as I go on and on about
this project or that topic after meetings. Since joining, Sean continues to encourage me to sign up
for volunteer shifts and to not be afraid to put myself out there.” ~ Stephanie Ryan
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A Gathering of Gifts and Gardening
2014 Spring Market Committee
Front (l to r): Mary Francis Siggers, Ashley Joiner, Lisa Ellington, Kerri James, Jennifer Morris
Back (l to r): Melinda Rigsby, Mallory Williams, JJ Wyatt, Tomi Tharp, Anna Redding,
Meghan Sharp, Dusty Mardis, Julie Hansen
Direct Benefits to
Our Community
YEAR
NET REVENUE
CHAIRS
1999
$20,806.00 2000 $55,286.00 2001 $81,743.00 2002 $103,250.00 2003 $104,729.00 2004 $114,404.00 2005 $120,293.00 2006 $98,563.00 2007 $146,987.00 2008 $109,040.00 2009 $109,689.00 2010
$107,000.00
2011
$107,704.00
2012
$134,000.00
2013
$151,242.00
Mossy Sartor &
Kyle Wooldridge
Chris Frostenson &
Dawn Motakef
Susan Clausen &
Sandy McMillan
Susan Clausen &
Sandy McMillan
Wendy Alexander &
Susan McKenzie
Lila Strode & Fran Turpin
Cresta Calvert &
Rachel Loftin
Mikaela Loftin,
Lisa McGivney &
Toni Bacon
Lisa McGivney,
Holly Veasey, Jodi Pipes
& Lisa Hartmann
Lisa Bowman,
Denise Simpson,
& Shannan Street
Lisa Bowman,
Denise Simpson,
Shannan Street &
Carla Simmons
Jan Mattingly,
Ashley Pardue,
JoEllen Showers,
& TK Waugh
Jan Mattingly,
Ashley Pardue,
JoEllen Showers,
& TK Waugh
Amanda Martin,
Dana Mullins &
Kathryn Reppond
Meghan Sharp,
Tomi Tharp &
Ashley Joiner
$1,430,736.00
Raised to support
projects in
our community
*Revenue source annual report or Form 990 tax return
2013 Spring Market Raffle Winner- Frances Dufrene
“We were so blessed to win the trip! As you will notice in the
photos, the memories will last a lifetime. Please know that
we are deeply grateful!”
W
JLM’s 16th Annual Spring Market
ith 2013 behind us and the spring of 2014
fast approaching, the Junior League of Monroe’s
Spring Market will soon kick-off the 16th annual
event on Friday, March 21, 2014. This year will also
bring an exciting new event focused on family fun.
Breakfast with the Bunnies will make its debut on
Saturday, March 22, 2014. This event will feature a
light breakfast, a photo shoot with live bunnies by an
area photographer with portrait packages available,
a visit from Peter Cottontail himself, a book reading,
balloons, children’s activities and more! The ticket cost
for Breakfast with the Bunnies is $15 per family and will
include one general admission re-admittance ticket,
to be used on Saturday or Sunday. The Provisional
Member class of 2013 -2014 is taking pride in handling
this event as part of their Spring Market project. Of
course there will also be the typical fair of merchants
from all over the country to shop and enjoy, plus food
vendors sure to make your mouth water.
The Market opens Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. with
the classic “Shop ‘Til You Drop!” event, which features
a champagne brunch catered by The Coffee Bean,
entertainment by Rod Allen Payne, and extended
shopping until 11:00 a.m. Tickets for this event are
$30. That evening, Spring Market’s signature event,
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun!,” commences at 6:00
p.m., and includes catering by Thurman’s Food Factory
NEW!
with four buffet stations – that means more time for
Shopping! The evening also includes entertainment
by Mike McKenzie, door prizes, and more. Tickets will
be sold at both preferred shopping events for a new
Preferred Event Raffle that no woman could refuse. Of
course there will be the return of everyone’s favorite,
“Market-ritas.” Tickets for Girls Just Want to Have Fun
are $40. These events are the preferred shopping
times because of the small crowds and first dibs on
the best merchandise! This is a perfect opportunity
to grab your friends and have some much needed girl
time.
General shopping is available on Friday from 11:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
General shopping tickets are $6 in advance, and $8 at
the door. No Strollers allowed during any shopping
events please. Tickets can be purchased by contacting
Terri Arthur at the League House by phone at (318)
322-3236. You may also stop by the League House,
located at 2811 Cameron Street in Monroe at any
time between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through
Thursday.
Please join us and experience Spring Market’s
Gathering of Gifts and Gardening at the Monroe Civic
Center from March 21st through March 23rd 2014. We
cannot wait to see you at the Market!
TITLE SPONSOR
Community Trust Bank
DOGWOOD SPONSORS
Brookshire Grocery Company
Cross Keys Bank
Glenwood Ear, Nose, & Throat
– Brent Metts, MD, PhD
Johnny’s Pizza House, Inc.
Kitty DeGree Foundation
St. Francis Medical Center
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
SPONSOR
Progressive Bank
spring market sponsors
SPONSORS
DAISY SPONSOR
SHOP TIL YOU DROP SPONSOR
The Mulhearn Corporation, LLC
Northeast Louisiana Association of Realtors
LIVE OAK MEDIA
GARDENIA SPONSOR
CenturyLink Security
CYPRESS MEDIA
AVENUE SPONSORS
BayouLife Magazine
DeltaStyle Magazine
Lamar Advertising
Atmos Energy
Capital One Bank
The Children’s Shoppe
Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc.
Entergy
Richland State Bank
The Thomas H. & Mayme P. Scott Foundation
IN-KIND SPONSORS
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Albritton Photography
Brookshire Grocery Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Dansby’s Taylor Rental Center
Marsala Beverage
Pampered & Polished
REFLECTIONS Screen Printing & Embroidery
Tri-Star Graphics
spring market frinds of the market
Danette Sager
Mrs. D. R. Sartor, Jr.
Friends of the Market—Attorneys
Silver Patrons
Bronze Patrons
Lillian L. Paxton
Amy Price Sawyer
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merchants
FRIENDS OF THE MARKET
2014
Terri Luffey Arthur
Sharon Burkett
Courtney D. Curry
Heather and John Hemphill
Melanie Kalil
Dr. and Mrs. Dave Lawrence
Paula W. Stidham
Teddy Varino
Friends of the Market—JLM Members
Gold Patrons
Faith and Joe Gremillion
Therese and Sammy Nagem
Silver Patrons
Jan Mattingly, Realtor
Dana and Mike Mullins
Tomi Tharp
Friends of the Market—Medical Community
Platinum Patrons
Bronze Patrons
Dr. and Mrs. Justin E. Tarver
Joyce and Barry Priest
Gold Patrons
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Raymond
Friends of the Market—JLM Sustainers
Silver Patrons
Gold Patrons
Dr. and Mrs. Kyle Bruyninckx
Dr. and Mrs. Lane Eddleman
Jennifer Price, PA-C
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Whipple
Ruth Russell
Silver Patrons
Mossy and Scott Guinn
Jean Mintz
Melinda Mintz
Patti and Todd Nelson
Bronze Patrons
Vincent R. Forte, MD
Dr. and Mrs. Claude Minor
SPRING MARKET MERCHANTS
2 Cute Couture
Lantana, TX
www.2cutecouture.com
A fun and funky boutique for children
A Kid’s Closet
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West Monroe, LA
www.facebook.com
Fasionalble women’s and children’s
clothing and accessories
Accessories, Etc.
Bastrop, LA
Unique semi-precious stone fashion
jewelry at affordable prices
Ala Carte Alice
Louisville, MS
www.alacartealice.com
Gourmet gifts of soups, desserts, dip mixes
for all occasions
✿
Arnett Jewelry, Inc
Bent Oaks Boutique
Cindy’s
Women’s fashion clothing and accessories
Large variety of monogrammed gifts
Black River Antiques & Gifts
Company’s Comin’
Unique antiques and home décor
Soups, casseroles, dips and more
One-of-a-kind doorhanger products and
gift items
Block’s Permanent Painting
✿ Cotton Clouds
BR Marketing
Permanent Painting and construction
Bastrop, LA
www.facebook.com
West Monroe. LA
A unique collection of fashions,
accessories, and gifts for all ages
Monterey. LA
www.blackriverantiques.com
✿ Artist Tree
Dothan, AL
www.dondeehicks.com
West Monroe. LA
www.permanentpainting.com
Monroe. LA
Caboose Boutique
Egyptian comfort bed sheets, back
supports, Nature’s Glow bath and body
products
Jena. LA
www.cabooseboutique.com
Hip and affordable fasion boutique
✿ Bella Rose
Germantown, TN
www.bellarosebeach.com
✿ Cathy B’s
Personalized prducts for your life!
Beautiful wreaths and décor for the home
Monroe. LA
Monroe, LA
Hearne, TX
www.companyscomin.com
Round Rock, TX
Children’s cotton apparel
✿ Cowbaby Gear / Lucky
Ranch Style
Whitt, TX
www.cowbabygear.com
Western-chic kid’s clothing, bedding, and
home décor
Crafty Guys Creations
New Iberia, LA
www.facebook.com/crafty.guys
Children’s clothing and accessories
New Merchant
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Madison, MS
www.classicaddress.com
Address signs for your home
D&K Hairware
Graceful Fashion
✿ Kollege Books for Kids
NorthPro, LLC
Sterling silver jewelry and other gifts
Fort Worth, TX
www.lsualphabetbook.tateauthor.com
West Monroe, LA
www.northprolawn.com
Grandparents Secret
Alphabet books featuring LSU Tigers and
New Orleans Saints
Full service landscaping including design,
maintenance, water features, outdoor
lighting
Garland, TX
College Station, TX
Keithville, LA
www.grandparentssecret.com
Custom designed hair clips
Handmade children’s smocked clothing
Decorative Concrete
Coatings,LLC
✿ Granny Bee & Papaw
Hornet
Monroe, LA
www.artonconcrete.com
Concrete countertops and more
✿ Lemonhead Apparel
Pet clothing, collars, and other pet items
(all made in USA)
✿ Designs by Beverly
Cumming, GA
www.designsbybeverly.com
Original designed children’s clothing and
home accessories
Divine Icy Wine
Joshua, TX
www.divineicywine.com
Drink mix to turn wine into a frozen
delight
East Texas Fudge & Nuts
Shreveport, LA
N-Vites
Trendy headbands and hair clips
Vintage frames, home décor and
stationary
Little Cakes with Big
Attitude
Many, LA
Gourmet peppers, crackers, & pretzels
Alexandria, LA
www.littlecakeswithbigattitude.com
Gypsy Junker
Designer Pet Manufacturing Bastrop, LA
Tenn Mile, TN
Allen, TX
www.lemonheadkidz.com
Deliciously sophisticated “square” treats
Vintage collectibles for the home and
garden
✿ Memorie & Company
Monticello, AR
www.facebook.com/
memorieandcompany
Holiday Farms
Lampasas, TX
www.divinitybydave.com
Handcrafted necklaces, earrings and
bracelets
Divinity, fudge, pralines, brittle, jerky, and
other delectable goodies
✿ MexiCajun Seasoning
✿ Holiday Fried Pecans
Alexandria, LA
www.mexicajunseasoning.com
Alexandria, LA
Delicious flash-fried Louisiana pecans
Unique seasoning blend for cajun and
mexican cooks
I Declare!
Mississippi Miracle Clay
Woodworth, LA
Dallas, TX
www.mississippimiracleclay.com
Unique gifts and home décor
✿ i heart Pretty Girl Jewelry
West Monroe, LA
West Monroe, LA
www.mrpstees.bigcartel.com
Custom frames and home décor
Specialized maternity boutique
Southern-designed clothing for children
Family Matters Boutique
Junior League of Monroe, Inc. Ms. Annette & Dave’s
Cotton Bayou Publications
Antique Ceiling Tins
Unique children’s clothing and décor
✿ Full of Grace, Divine
Designs
Plano, TX
www.spiritually-hip.com
Handmade Catholic and Christian jewelry,
art and rosaries
✿ Galaxy Watch Corp.
Dallas, TX
www.oldhomesteadgourmet.net
Soup, dip and dessert mixes
✿ Orazure Hand Roasted
Coffee
The Woodlands, TX
www.orazure.com
Artisan coffee blends
Origami Owl Custom
Jewelry
West Monroe, LA
www.jengates.origamiowl.com
Customize your own living locket
Handcrafted jewelry items
Plano, TX
www.themastersuite.net
✿ Personalize You
Madison, MS
Personalized jewelry, bags, and accessories
PK Fine Imports, Inc.
Monroe, LA
www.jlmonroe.org
West Monroe, LA
www.msannettesceilingtins.com
Palm Desert, CA
www.pkfineimports.com
Our very own Cotton Country Collection,
Celebrations on the Bayou, 333 Favorite
Recipes, Cooking in High Cotton
Unique antique ceiling tins, framed as
clocks, pictures, head boards
Mexican pewter products handcrafted
and polished by skilled artisans
✿ NAKED body+bath
Professional Laser Center,
LLC
Kim’s Kloset
Houston, TX
www.nakedbodyandbath.com
West Monroe, LA
www.facebook.com/kims.kloset.37
Custom fragranced products on the spot
Do it the Kim’s Kloset way with clothing,
shoes and accessories
West Monroe, LA
www.professionallaser.com
Specializing in the Science of Beauty
Nanette’s Notes
Monroe, LA
www.nanettesnotes.com
Kin-Mar’s
West Monroe, LA
www.kinmarsjewelry.com
Personalized stationary, cups, napkins,
guest towels, enclosure cards and more
✿ Ps:121 Jewelry
Longview, TX
www.ps121jewelry.com
Handcrafted one-of-a-kind jewelry
Stylish and trendy jewelry and accessories
Plano, TX
Fashion watches and accessories
✿
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Frisco, TX
www.fatratfamily.com
Old Homestead Gourmet
Trendy pajamas for all ages
✿ If the Crown Fits
Fat Rat Family
Unique women’s clothing and accessories
Mr. P’s Tees, LLC
✿ EJR Frames & Things
Fun unique gifts and décor
Ruston, LA
Pajama Party
Youngsville, LA
Rogers, AR
www.facebook.com/familymatters:
fun unique gifts and décor
Oh! So Chic!
Natural healing clay remedy to restore
and maintain health
Cinnamon roasted nuts, gift packages
and fudge
Philadelphia, MS
Brandon, MS
spring market merchants
Crystal Clear Signs
spring market merchants
SPRING MARKET MERCHANTS
Queen of the Trailer Park
Art Collection
Gun Barrel City, TX
www.queenofthetrailerpark.com
SeneGence
Monroe, LA
www.senegence.com
Studio 59
Greeleyville, SC
www.studio59.com
Eclectic art and home décor
Women making long lasting beauty
possible
Personalized jewelry for women and
children
✿ Rag Muffins
SG Marketing
✿ Sursa’s Signs
Unique kitchen towels that are both
original in design and practical
Bunnies and bows pillowcases, bandless
ear muffs, Galleria umbrellas
Ring Around the Toesie
Silpada Designs
Tallahassee, FL
www.rag-muffins.com
Greenville, TX
Custom fitted toe rings
✿ Ritzy Gal
Navarre, FL
Ladies fashion apparel and accessories
Rock ‘N’ Dee’s Jewelry
Company
Mesquite, TX
Dallas, TX
www.earmitts.com
Monroe, LA
www.mysilpada.com/carolyn.
barnes
Monroe, LA
Variety of delicious treats and fashion
jewelry
Tisha’s Interiors
Ennis, TX
Little Rock, AR
www.tishasinteriors.com
Specialty signs and home décor
Fun, funky and functional gifts
Susan G. Komen of
Northeast Louisiana
Monroe, LA
www.komennela.org
Sterling silver and natural stone jewelry
Variety of SGK apparel. Educational
materials on breast health, screening, and
treatment
Simply Sassy Apparel
The Bag Lady
Whimsical ladies apparel to make your
spring pop with color
Trendy fashion handbags and luggage
Edmond, OK
✿ Thurman’s Food Factory
Baton Rouge, LA
www.thebaglade.net
Traveling Gypsy
Allen, TX
www.traveling-gypsy.com
Vintage inspired, trendy ladies apparel
and jewelry
Usborne Books & More
Marion, LA
www.marybethsellsbooks.com
Variety of educational items including
books, activities, games and more
Vanishing Heirlooms
Antique & Vintage Jewelry
Beautiful and fashionable designer
inspired jewelry; silver and silver with 14k
gold, colored gemstones
✿ SoDelta Candle
Company
The Children’s Shoppe
Rodan & Fields
Dermatologists
Beautiful handcrafted soy candles
Hair bows, wooden toys, children’s apparel
and accessories
Hot Springs, AR
www.whatscookineasymeals.com
✿ The Fleurty Ginger
Gourmet dry soup, skillet dinners, salads,
desserts, and side dishes
Rayville, LA
www.BethGreen.myRandF.biz
Dermotology based skin care products
Sarkis
Bowling Green, KY
www.herstyler.com
Herstyler hair products
Scrap-Work
Earling, IA
www.scrap-work.com
Fun and fashionable women’s clothing
Second Chance Creations
Distressed Furniture
Brandon, MS
www.facebook.com
Greenville, MS
www.sodelta.com
Something New Jewelry
Cleaner
Woodstock, GA
www.myjewelrycleaner.com
Ruston, LA
www.facebook.com/The Children’s
Shoppe
West Monroe, LA
www.facebook.com
Zachary, LA
Vintage and antique repurposed jewelry
What’s Cookin’
What’s in a Name
Memphis, TN
www.whatsinanamecustomart.com
All natural and bio-degradable jewelry
cleaner
Fashion ladies apparel including plus sizes
✿ Southern Metal Designs,
LLC
Bastrop, LA
One of a kind art made from pictures
arranged to form words
Decorative wreaths, fashion bags and
accessories
Yonna’s Fashion
Shreveport, LA
www.facebook.com
Handcrafted metal home decór
Sterling Expressions
Grand Prairie, TX
www.sterling-expressions.com
✿ The Southern Peddler
Three Sisters Bows
Weatherford, TX
www.threesistersbows.com
Frisco, TX
www.yonnasfashion.com
Trendy casual wear, accessories, and
costume jewelry
Handmade bows, headbands and clippies
Sterling silver and stainless steel jewelry
✿
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Distressed furniture and home décor
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SPRING MARKET VENDORS
All prices include tax
Market Special
Sandwich or Wrap, Chips & Drink $9.00
Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Ham or Turkey on our whole wheat homemade bread
Soups and Salads
Bowl of Soup $5.00 • Frito Pie $5.00
Summer Chicken Salad $9.00
Fajita chicken strips, mixed greens, strawberries, pineapple, cantaloupe,
grapes, raisins, pecan pieces, shredded cheddar cheese
Chef Salad $8.00
Mixed greens, ham, turkey, shredded carrots, tomato wedges, shredded cheese, boiled egg
Garden Salad $7.00
Mixed greens, tomato wedges, shredded carrots, shredded cheese
Dessert
Cookies $2.00 • Brownie Slice $2.00
Drinks $2.00
spring market vendors
Daily Harvest Deli and Bakery Menu
Iron Cactus Menu
All prices include tax
Chips and Dips
Chips with Salsa $3.00 • Chips with Queso $5.00
Chips with Salsa and Queso $7.00
Market Meals
Nachos and a Drink $9.00
Topped with queso, lettuce, shredded cheese and
your choice of beef, chicken or pork
Dessert
Mexican Brownie topped with chocolate syrup and
whipped cream $5.00
Drinks
Soft Drinks, Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea $2.00
2 Soft Tacos and a Drink $7.00
Your choice of beef, chicken or pork
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cup $4.00
Bowl $6.00
Newk’s Eatery Menu
All prices include tax
Drinks $2.00 Tea • Newk’s H2O • Coke • Diet Coke
Big Crispies • PB Crispies • Brownies $2.00
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Sandwich, Chips & Drink $10.00 Chicken Salad • Club • Pimiento Cheese • Grilled Chicken
Sandwich & Chips $9.00
Cup of Soup, 1/2 Salad & Drink $10.00 Soup ~ Loaded Potato Salad ~ Caesar • Simply
Cup of Soup $4.00
1/2 Salad $5.00
Full Salad $10.00
Newk’s Favorite - mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese,
dried cranberries, grapes, artichoke hearts, pecans
Chef - mixed greens, ham, turkey, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar cheese
Caesar with Chicken - romaine, grilled chicken breast, parmesan cheese
committee news
Nothing
but Net
The Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary girls basketball
team is about to begin their season. The team is being
sponsored by the TLC committee. They will look great on the
court wearing their new purple and gold uniforms. The girls
are in the 5th grade. For many, this is their first time on the
court. The team has been practicing hard under the direction
of Coach Norsworthy and trainer Nyana Elliott. Coach
Norsworthy says he is looking forward to seeing the girls play
and win this season. We are so proud to sponsor this group of
very talented young ladies as they hit the court. Good Luck!
Tools and Literacy for Children, submitted by Carmen Parks, Chair
Step into Spring
Kids in the Kitchen is hoping to work more with the TLC
committee this Spring and wants to get involved in some
of TLC’s projects. Kids in the Kitchen is planning on a “step
contest” using the pedometers that were purchased with
the Pepsi Grant. They want to award the top class with a
pizza party and prizes for each grade that has the most steps
logged with their pedometers.
A little procrastination turned into a wonderful opportunity
for me to chair Kids in the Kitchen. I waited too long to turn in
my placement form and was assigned to Kids in the Kitchen.
This was fine with me because of my belief in the good the
League does. Next thing I knew, I was getting a text asking
to chair the committee! I was originally hesitant about it Kids in the Kitchen, submitted by Kathryn Bagley, Chair
because I wanted to be in the League longer before taking
a leadership role. Besides being very nervous, I accepted
because Toni and Jenny believed I could be a chair!
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Planning to
Show Some Love
Research and Development continues to work towards
updated strategic planning with a new 5 year plan. The
committee loves doing research and this winter used the
cottage meetings as an opportunity to gather some data. The
committee helped arrange and coordinate the meetings and
will be evaluating the feedback received through the surveys.
Online surveys were offered this year for the first time and the
initial response to this approach seems to be positive! The
committee continues to work on welcome packets for new
members/transfers and used the cottage meeting surveys as
another opportunity to solicit input from membership on the
best types of things to include in the packets. The committee
continues to evaluate existing service projects and is also
looking to our community to identify service needs which
are consistent with the Junior League’s mission, vision, and
purpose. The committee is developing plans so League
ladies can show their love for our community in ways that
make an impact, serve a purpose, and embrace diversity.
Our League is for the community.
Our sweet children represent that
for us and these special little
people are why we do what we do.
Research and Development, submitted by Robin Beatty, Chair
~ Therese Nagem
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Each year the Education Task Force reads and awards
grants to our area private, public and parochial schools
in Ouachita Parish and Monroe City school districts. This
year we had 44 grants submitted, and it’s heartbreaking
for us as a committee to read and know that we don’t
have enough money to fund every single grant. It is
also a difficult task to read through the proposals and
decide which ones get funded and which ones don’t.
We are happy to say that we awarded 27 grants: 18
elementary, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools for a
total of $12,567.56! We held the mini grant reception
at the League house on Thursday, November 14, 2013.
Recipients were recognized, received a certificate, their
grant money and were treated to dinner.
We also partnered with Richwood High School and
Wossman High School to provide free ACT workshops
to their junior and senior students. We will offer ACT
workshops again in the spring to students at Richwood
and Wossman in order to help them prepare for spring
tests. We also will continue our tradition of being
a foundation sponsor and patron for the Scholars’
Banquet. This year marks the 30th anniversary for the
banquet which honors area high school seniors for
their academic achievements. I believe in what this
committee stands for and provides to our community.
As an educator, I see firsthand what the impact of a
quality education has on students. It’s an honor to
support students in pursuing their goals and teachers
in their desires to make a difference for their students.
Education Task Force, submitted by Mandy Green, Chair
2013 Junior League Mini Grants
School TeacherTitle
BOLEY ELEMENTARY
CHRYSTAL STOCKSTILL
R.A.R.T. ROLLING ART CART
BOLEY ELEMENTARY
KATHLEEN SCHAFF
KINDLING THE FLAME
CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
TIFARAH DIAL
EXTRA EXTRA
CLAIBORNE CHRISTIAN
HEATHER GULDE
IMMORTAL CELLS AND
CATCHING A KILLER
CYPRESS POINT
BRITTANY TARABA
COMMON CORE LITERAC FUN
GOOD HOPE MIDDLE
STEPHANIE WILKES
MODERN LIBRARY
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
DEBBIE GRAVES
HEALTH FIRST
JS CLARK MAGNET
WENDY LASUSSO
LETS GET PHYSICAL
JS CLARK MAGNET
NANCY FARLEY
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN
GROW
JS CLARK MAGNET
SUSAN COLE
MONROE RECYCLED
LENWILL ELEMENTARY
STACI AUSTIN
ASIAN INSPIRED ART
MADISON JAMES FOSTER
JERICKA JONES,
JAMEKIA DAIL-HUNTER
KINDERGARTEN ITECH I HEAR
CENTER
MADISON JAMES FOSTER
RONNIA WILLIAMSOM
MODELING FRACTIONS
NEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
ELIZABETH T SMITH
WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
OPHS
ALEX SIKES
UNIQUE MOBILITY
OUR LADY OF FATIMA
DR. CARYNN WIGGINS
USING MANIPULATIVES TO
IMPROVE # SENSE
QUEST SCHOOL
AMY WALKER
SCIENCE 180
RISER MIDDLE
GLENDA BRAME
WHAT A NOVEL IDEA
RISER MIDDLE
JUNNIE GAGE
SAFETY TOWN
RISER MIDDLE
TAMMY HODGES
HODGES WEATHER WATCHERS
ROBINSON ELEMENTARY
RHEA MCILVEENE
SOUNDS LIKE READING
STERLINGTON ELEM.
STERLINGTON ELEM.
RACHELLE APPLEWHITE,
RACHEL O’NEAL
MARTHA CLANTON,
HALEY NOLAN
committee news
Impacting Teachers
and Students
RESEARCH ON THE WILD SIDE I
RESEARCH ON THE WILD SIDE II
SWARTZ UPPER
LYDIA MAXWELL
MULTIPLICATION RHYMES N
TIMES
SWARTZ UPPER
JEAN TARABA
MAKING MATH REAL WORLD
SWARTZ UPPER
NANCY NEWTON
32 BOOKS TO STOP BULLYING
WOHS
TRESSA FARRAR
READING ACROSS THE
CURRICULM
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committee news
Provisionals
Double the Love
The Provisional class has been very busy completing one of
their Provisional projects. Ladies in this year’s provisional group
worked with the Center for Children and Families and CASA to
collect toys at their annual Stuff-A-Bus toy drive at the mall. The
ladies worked shifts in the rain and cold to collect toys. The toys
were later given to abused and neglected children in our area
for Christmas. This project allowed each lady representing the
League to serve children in our community and also helped
to highlight the importance of what the League does and the
impact our projects have. About 13 years ago, CASA started as
a Junior League project and has grown to serve thousands of
hurting children in our area and has worked diligently to find
loving adoptive homes for children. This is a great example
of what can be accomplished when dedicated women come
together with a common vision and leadership to build a better
community.
In the spring, the Provisional Committee is going to be hard at
work again. Provisionals have two big projects happening. The
first is our Provisional Spring Market project, which we are really
excited about. It is a new event at Spring Market that the ladies
will help to facilitate and run for the Spring Market committee.
In the second project we will work with the Louisiana Purchase
Gardens and Zoo to assist in cleaning up to make the grounds
beautiful for visitors to enjoy. This current Provisional class is an
outstanding and passionate group of ladies who truly want to
make a difference in our community.
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Provisionals, submitted by Cydni Hanks and Amanda Martin, Co-chairs
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Find Passion
in Your Placement
For each members’ benefit, Placement committee members
and their assigned committees are below.
Placement committee members are gearing up for their
busiest season after working towards making initial contacts
to welcome members back to a new League year. Members
had the opportunity to work with placement advisors in
September to address concerns and secure new placements
as they settled into League life this year. During my Provisional
year, I was overwhelmed by the choices of committees for
members to serve. For this reason, the committee is working
hard to educate members and Provisionals on choices to
assure each lady is able to find their place. If members are
happy with their placement, they are more likely to serve to
their maximum potential.
Dana Mullins ~ Admissions, House/Arrangements, TLC
JoEllen Showers ~ Spring Market, Education/Training
committee news
Placement committee members and assigned
committees:
Carrie Ferguson ~ (Chair) Nominating, Education Task Force,
Marketing/PR, Provisionals, Preferred Actives, TIS
Christina Elahi ~ Families Can’t Wait, JLM Pepsquad
Loretta Lemoine ~ Provisionals Committee, Research/
Development, Cotton Bayou
Kelly Gray ~ Fund Development, Charlons, Kids in the
Kitchen
Jennifer Ables ~ DIAD, Webmaster/Yearbook, Vendor Pass
As spring approaches, new placements are looming, and
the Placement committee wants to be sure each lady finds
a place to serve that meets her needs and fosters love and
growth in the Junior League. All Junior League members
will be contacted by placement advisors to gain insight
on placement decisions for the 2014-2015 League year.
Members will need to consider the various committees,
the responsibilities, and time requirements. Any members
interested in serving as committee chairs should complete
a self-nomination form and submit it to the League office
as soon as possible. It is the goal for the committee to have
all placement feedback completed before the end of March
2014, so that placement decisions can be finalized before
the April general meeting.
Placement Timeline:
Feb 14th – March 14th
Placement interviews/contacts conducted by placement
advisors
March 4th
Provisional meeting – placement interviews/contacts
April 8th
General meeting –placement cards with membership
notifications
May 13th
Spring Dinner
Placement and Nominating, submitted by Carrie Ferguson, Chair
Love within the League
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Pep Squad, submitted by Jennifer Lord, Chair
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e chose this committee because we wanted to give
the League members some fun things to do while
serving others. We also wanted to create some
opportunities for the ladies to get to know one another
outside of the League house. We had a wonderful turnout
for our Christmas Party at Nicole West’s beautiful home.
The masterful sounds of Alan Brockman made for a festive
atmosphere and the food provided by Thurman’s was
delightful. Thanks again to all those who attended and
helped make this a great evening with our friends and
family. This spring we are excited to add a new dimension
of fun and fellowship by throwing our first ever crawfish
boil for members and spouses. The details are in the works,
so plan to attend!
committee news
Showing the
League’s Love
The Marketing/PR committee is a great way to be involved in all the Junior League activities. You get to see how each
committee works with people in Monroe to make our city better. This past fall the Marketing/PR committee showed the
community, through publishing articles in local newspapers and magazines, the Junior League’s support for the Susan G.
Komen society, the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, and the Council on Aging. By publishing these articles, Marketing/
PR hopes to raise the community’s awareness of the impact the Junior League has on our community. Marketing/PR also
helped with the Charity Shopping Pass. While the Charity Shopping Pass committee members were doing a great job
soliciting businesses for this event, the Marketing/PR committee got the word out through billboard advertising, radio spots,
and appearances on local tv morning shows.
This spring we are of course gearing up for the Junior League of Monroe’s much anticipated Spring Market. Once again we
want to make sure the community has this weekend marked on their calendars so they don’t miss out. And of course we will
be covering any of the other committee projects that will be coming up.
Marketing/Public Relations, submitted by Amy Lange, Chair
“I chose to become a member of the Junior League so I
could make more of a difference in my community and to
be a good example for my daughter.” ~ Ilana Wahlder
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“Leadership Empowered” in Scottsdale, AZ
Jenny’s experience: Jennifer Ables and I descended on the AJLI Winter Leadership
conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 24, 2014. As we left chilly Monroe,
snow flurries in the air, we arrived in sunny 70 degree Scottsdale with a passion
to learn more about being a servant leader. The theme for the Winter Conference
was “Leadership Empowered.” The Junior League of Phoenix welcomed us warmly
by graciously giving us their own cookbook, “Pomegranates & Prickly Pears”, and a
handy bag that was big enough to throw everything but the kitchen sink in. The
conference officially began on Friday morning with the President Elects & President
Elect Elects (P-squared) having different workshops to attend. We were divided
into groups by our League size, so that we could interact with those who had
similar size membership. Talking with the other Leagues about their experiences
and bouncing ideas off each other was very useful.
ajli winter conference report
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AJLI Winter Conference
The workshops were very helpful and informative; some were “The Business Behind
the League’s Mission”, “Tapping the Potential of All of Your Members”, and “Servant
Leadership” with Vickie Clark. I can actually say I enjoyed these workshops and
brought back essential tools to help me be a servant leader for the Junior League
of Monroe. I am excited to help our Membership, our Board, our President and our
community be the best that it possibly can be. I was once told that you earn your
reputation by the things you do every day, so let’s go out and earn our reputation!
Jen’s experience: One great opportunity and privilege we had was participating
in a “Past President AJLI Forum.” Current AJLI President Toni Freeman asked each
past president to describe a servant leader and how their experience in the
league has shaped their vision as a volunteer. League members from around the
country were able to ask specific questions regarding leadership traits, how to
manage a personal life with volunteering and how to move their league’s mission
forward. Each past president said the key to being a great leader is to listen and to
focus on people. It was great to experience the wisdom and knowledge of these
past presidents, and we hope to bring these traits of servant leadership to the JLM
and to the community of Ouachita Parish.
Submitted by Jenny Pankey, President Elect Elect 2015-2016 and
Jen Ables, President Elect 2014-2015
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in every issue
2013-2014
Spring Birthdays
MARCH
3 Anya Fulco
Cynthia Rodriquez
7 Dana Tarver
8 Rebecca Johnson
9 Erica Ryan
Dusty Mardis
11 Carmen Parks
13 Lesley Garvin
14 Dayna Edwards
15 Jodee Bruyninckx
16 Ashley Downs
Sarah Katherine Ewing
22 Joyce Powell
23 Mary Kathryn Barham
26 Monica Pittman
27 Roxann Averitte
30 JoEllen Showers
Lindsey Swander
Mary Kathryn Edwards
Anna Redding
Ericka Williamson
Amy Lange
Adrian Washington
Stacey Majure
Mary Francis Siggers
Angie Nicholson
JUNE
4 Kathy Patrick
Jennifer Hugenbruch
10 Sarah Nerren
12 Angela Grubbs
13 Meghan Plummer
Hollyn Breen
22 Emily Cassis
24 Tomi Tharp
25 Kerri James
Andria Hall-Oby
Aleta Eley
26 Meredith Smith
Amy Sawyer
27 Jennifer Lizenby
MAY
7 Angie Baldwin
Jennifer Morris
14 Sabrina Racer
18 Lindsey Ingram
20 Sherrie McCraw
21 Sarah Cox
22 Therese Nagem
23 Miranda Moss
Jayme Garvin
25 Samantha Combs
Brittany Hayes
27 Ashton Mintz
31 Sylver Malta
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APRIL
1 Heather Guillot
Shannon Pittard
2
5
7
8
9
11
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Staci Albritton Mitchell with Albritton’s Photography has been named the official Junior League of Monroe’s Photographer.
She has succeeded Lamar’s Photography upon his retirement. We will all miss Lamar along with his great work and service
to the League.
Staci, a native to West Monroe, is currently a Sustainer to the League. She joined the League in 1999 for her Provisional year
and was an Active member from 2000-2008. She served on many committees including Charlons and Cookbook. Some of
her memories of the League were working at Bloomingdeals, 9:00 a.m. meetings, walking the 2:00 a.m. shift for Race for the
Cure, and meeting all the new ladies whom she would become great friends with.
Staci is married to Jay Mitchell who is the assistant District Attorney for the 5th district. Together they have four children, Calli,
a senior at LSU, Casey, a sophomore at LSU, Mary Allison, a freshman at LSU, and Elaina, an LSU grad who lives in New Orleans
and is engaged to be married. Staci also attended LSU. After graduating and returning home, she worked with her Dad at
Albritton’s, then just a camera shop. She later took over and transformed the shop into Albritton’s Photography as we know
it today.
f o r yo u r i n f o r mat i o n
New League Photographer
Farewell Lamar, Welcome Staci!
Staci is a very active member of our community. Along with being a Sustainer to JLM, she is also currently the City of West
Monroe’s Alderman, Chairman of the Board with West Monroe/West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, Board Member for
the West Monroe High School Foundation, a member of First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis International Club Member,
and Past President of the Cancer Foundation League. When Staci is not busy serving our community, she is busy at work at
Albritton’s Photography. For League members who need pictures for an announcement or Babies in Bloom for Charlons, your
session will be complimentary. Be on the lookout for Easter pictures with live bunnies and lambs; they are sure to be super
cute for your little ones this Easter.
Submitted by Angela Grubbs
Loving Your League
“
”
~ Stacey Majure
The Junior League has provided me with
opportunities to be creative, to serve in leadership
roles, and to give back to the community. As
a stay-at-home mom, this outlet has been an
invaluable part of helping keep me grounded and
motivated in my journey as a mom, friend, and
community member!
~ Dana Tarver
”
“
I joined the Junior League because of the
outstanding community involvement. I wanted to be
part of an organization that made such an important
impact in our community and in so many lives. I
watch the League make a difference and I am so
proud to be part of such a phenomenal group of
women!
~ Julie Morris
”
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The League has
provided me the opportunity
to serve our community
while also developing some
very special friendships
I would not have made
otherwise. We are
fortunate to have so many
wonderful women in our
League, and I am proud to
be a member!
“
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Thank You! from a
Grateful Community
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