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13 Marathon Women: JLBR Members Who Go the Distance By Kristin Calder

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20 Funding the Future

23 Junior League Training: Fulfi lling Our Mission By Reagan Such 10 IN EVERY ISSUE 2 Notes from the Editor 2 Letter from the President 4 JLBR Briefs 26 Sustainer Scoop 28 Sponsor Spotlight: Jan Savarick 30 Photo Gallery 17 35 Savvy Shrink

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“The will to win means nothing if you haven’t the will to prepare.” 1989 New York City Marathon winner, Juma Ikangaa

I came across this quote when I was JLBR president-elect, and it really resonated with me since I was in the thick of my training, preparing to lead this organization I love. Not that serving as president is about winning, but the same holds true for anyone wanting to succeed. The year I was president-elect, I attended five Association of Junior Leagues International training events. I loved every Can it really be March 2010? Where did the last 14 months go? It seems like minute of it. Taking notes, making new just yesterday I discussed the prospect of becoming the future President of friends, reconnecting with old friends the JLBR with my family. One of the unintended consequences of a 24-7 from other Junior Leagues…it was an BlackBerry/Twitter world is that our attentions are seldom focused in the empowering experience being surrounded present. Like me, you likely flit from one activity to another... ‘high’ on by the supportive people, information and movement and trying to take it all in. We are spending more time with our tools needed to be a successful leader of a iPods, iPhones, computers and other slick devices trying to save time and end nonprofit. I was honored to be there and up spending less time with people. I find my children are the one thing that thrilled to share what I learned with the help me to stop, making me take the time to contemplate life in general and JLBR as president, and continue to now as enjoy the simple things around us. the chair of Publications. As busy as I am as a mother of two and with a full time career at SunTrust Have you ever bought furniture from IKEA? Private Wealth Management, every morning I look outside…at the flowers, No matter what it is, it comes in a flat the trees, and the beautiful blue south Florida sky. I am always thankful for box. My husband and I once assembled a the wonderful place in which we live. I take time with my children strawberry whole kitchen of cabinets from IKEA. I’m picking, creating arts and crafts or even laying on our chaise lounge gazing at not particularly handy with tools, but after the stars in the night sky, and often remind them of how fortunate they are. reviewing the assembly directions I was amazed at how simply it all came together. This brings me to my love for the Junior League and the fantastic community projects I have been involved with through the years. If ever I have a moment’s JLBR does things well- award winning well- hesitation about the task ahead of me as President of the JLBR, I think back to because we have ‘directions’ in the form a memory of my daughter, Katie. She was in the room when my husband, Cliff of mentoring and training. The children and I were talking about the possibility of my becoming PE. A short while later and families we serve deserve well trained she followed me to another room, with little Ziploc bags. Each bag was filled volunteers who take the time to learn how with paper hearts she had made, along with the change from her piggy bank. to help them. That’s the Junior League She handed the baggies to me and said, “Mom, these are so you can help more difference. As you will read in this issue, kids!” I knew at that moment I made the right decision. So for anyone who is every one of us has access to innovative considering stepping into a future leadership role, there is no greater gift you training—some without even leaving our can give to your family then teaching them the importance of giving your time zip code. to those in need.

Happy Reading – Samantha Vassallo Dorothy MacDiarmid, 2009-2010 Editor 2010-2011 JLBR President

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THE BRIDGE STAFF Reagan Such is EDITOR currently the VP of Dorothy MacDiarmid Communications FEATURE WRITERS for JLBR. She has Amy Brand Barbara Trevino been a full-time Kelly Carson Chester is a native Realtor since Denise O’Sullivan Texan, military 1997. Reagan Such veteran and has Barbara Trevino Chester been a dedicated Delia Weiss member of the JLBR for fi ve years. She DESIGNER resides in Delray Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb Amy Brand Beach with her OFFICE MANAGER has served on husband Bryan. Wendy Mandelbaum a wide array of committees as PHOTOGRAPHERS well as serving on Morgan Green the JL of FL SPAC Alana Latiolais Kristin Calder, board. She is a the 2007-08 JLBR SUSTAINING ADVISOR Director for the president, is the Kristin Calder Bethesda Hospital Public Relations Foundation. & Annual Giving BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director at the PRESIDENT Bethesda Hospital Linda Gunn Kelly Carson, is Foundation and a a fi rst-year active PRESIDENT ELECT mother of two. who served for 21 Samantha Vassallo years as a sergeant VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS in the Boca Raton Reagan Such Police Department. VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY There she taught Kathy Potts Lou Ann Such the DARE program VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE is the current educating children Crystal McMillin Sustainer Chair. She of the dangers of has been selling drugs. VICE PRESIDENT OF FUND DEVELOPMENT real estate in Boca Nancy Dockerty Raton since 1982. Denise O’Sullivan VICE PRESIDENT OF PERSONNEL has been a JLBR Leslie Jackson member since VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING 2003. She loves Jan Kucera the relationship PROJECT DEVELOPMENT JLBR has with Jennifer Minton In the Pines and enjoys sharing her NOMINATING/PLACEMENT volunteer work DeLynn Trivison with her husband PR/MARKETING and son. Kelli Bloechinger SUSTAINING ADVISOR Joyce DeVita RECORDING SECRETARY Advertise in The Bridge Kris Killip Many of your fellow Leaguers get business by advertising in The Bridge...so can you! Contact Editor Dorothy MacDiarmid at (561) 302-4996 or [email protected]. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 3 March Mad Dash- A Kid’s Fun Run! Saturday, March 6th 8am-12 noon at FAU Track & Field Price of Admission: $5 For children ages 1-14 (8th grade max.) Enjoy a day of fun as we celebrate the importance of exercise and healthy eating. Food, drinks, music, entertainment and fun activities for all! Prizes awarded for the top 3 schools with the highest participation. Support our Provisional class project and help educate our community on the importance of healthy eating and exercise habits.

March GMM- Tuesday, March 9th C at Old School Square in Delray Beach 6pm Social, 7pm Meeting Guest Speaker from the Attorney General’s Offi ce will speak about Human Traffi cking- a very important topic! After Party will be at CUT 432 on the Avenue in Delray.

Tahari Event- March 11th Elie Tahari and the Junior League of Boca Raton invite you to an exclusive evening of shopping and a margarita tasting by Rocco’s Tacos. Thursday, March 11, 6-9 pm Enjoy 20% off the Spring Collection At Elie Tahari boutique, Boca Town Center RSVP to [email protected] or 212-763-2051 A percentage of sales from the event will benefi t the JLBR

October 2009: Heather Pensule Heather is a fi rst year active serving on the Milagro committee. She was chosen as the October member of the month because of the initiative and enthusiasm she showed towards planning the Milagro Holiday Party. She jumped right into her duties planning the party with the goal of making it a memorable event for the students and parents of Milagro. Heather attended every committee meeting

of the while also being a mom to a 3-month-old and a 4-year-old, and working for Cendyn. Heather is one of a trio of sisters (Emily McMullen and Robin Deyo) who are also dedicated

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April GMM- Tuesday, April 13th at VCRC Training Schedule Boca Raton YMCA. You won’t want Introduction to Corporate Giving to miss this meeting! Cathy Scheid, VCRC Grant Librarian March 16, 2010 z 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come to the Placement Fair! A do-not-miss event! April 13th z No cost at the YMCA in Boca Raton from 6 to 7 pm, before the General Membership Meeting. Visit tables for every committee for next Get an introduction to the world of year and see which one is the best fi t for you! Meet the chairs, corporate support for nonprofi ts and to understand the time commitments and fi nd your top choices for the effective utilization of the Foundation your 2010-2011 League placement. See you at the Fair! Center’s resources on corporate giving. In this web-inar, you will learn how companies support nonprofi t organizations, how you can match the needs of your interests with the needs of a corporation, and how you Candidate Education Session can make the most effective use of Foundation Center Cooperating (CES) Monday, April 26th at the VCRC Collection resources to locate corporate funders. at 7 pm. Invite your friends, sisters, cousins, neighbors and co- workers to come learn what it takes to join the JLBR! This is their From Confl ict to Cooperation opportunity to ask questions and fi nd out what is required to join Vicki Clark, Senior Governance Consultant for Board Source the next Provisional class beginning in August. April 14, 2010 z 10:00 am - 11:00 am z No cost Contact the JLBR offi ce for more information at [email protected]. Admit it, confl ict is everywhere, even in nonprofi t, membership and other organizations working hard to help the community. Confl ict is not necessarily bad; in fact it can be a catalyst for April Dinner Parties creating interactions that are more satisfying. Confl ict, when handled skillfully is an opportunity to clarify expectations, build To kick off the 10th Anniversary celebration, “Savor the Moment” cohesiveness and create a problem-solving atmosphere. This dinner parties will be held this April. Party themes will be based on session will discuss how to move “From Confl ict to Cooperation” chapters from the cookbook. Whether it’s “Barefoot Elegance”, in your organization. “Dining Al Fresco” or “Casting off the Day” it will defi nitely be a “Night to Remember”! Watch for sign ups on line. For the full schedule, check our website at www.jlbr.org. If you are interested in hosting a party, please contact Alison Gatto To sign up for one of the workshops, please call 561-237- at [email protected]. 8096 or send an email to [email protected].

Treasures 4 Charity Funds raised from the sale of donated items will benefi t one of 12 local charities, including the JLBR! Open Tuesday- Saturday 10am- 2:30pm. Volunteers needed. Donations always welcome. Come be part of the fun! For more information contact: Caron Dockerty daduchess@ comcast.net or Brooke Qualk [email protected]. Photo: Lisa Mulhall, Kathleen Rhodes & Linda Gove fi nding treasures for charity

November 2009: Katie Brown December 2009: Sara Ritzler “Katie is the type of committee member you can always rely on,” Sara is in her second year on the Florence Fuller (FF) committee. describes Spirit of Giving chair Mary Redman. While Katie is a busy Sara led the Pen Pal Program for both Florence Fuller campuses. mom with three young children, she always answers the call to help She started by researching several book titles for the various FF with any task, big or small, without hesitation. During the SOG afternoon programs, making sure each book was age appropriate. Holiday Gift drive, Katie played a key role in getting things done. She She collected the Pen Pal items from the FF instant payback at the recruited her husband and spent an entire day delivering donation GMM and purchased all other necessary supplies for the program. boxes to approximately 10 different drop-off locations. Katie also Sara assembled the kits for each campus including books and need spent two days at the sorting facility during crunch time working supplies for the entire year. Throughout the year, Sara has followed non-stop to help get all the children’s wishes fulfi lled. Katie leads up with each of the afterschool program directors to see that they quietly, but is very good at all that she does within the league. She have what they need for their programs and to monitor progress. has the ability to always have fun no matter what she is doing. Sara also volunteers with 3JUNIOR other nonpro LEAGUEfi ts OF in ourBOCA committee. RATON 5 WITH OVER 100 GOLFERS EXPECTED TO TEE OFF AT THE before teeing off. A 1:00 p.m. shot gun start will signal the golfers that 1:00 p.m. shotgun start, this tournament is gearing up to be the best the scramble has begun. As the golfers play around the course, snacks, ever. Golfers will have an opportunity to play on one of the top courses water, beer and beverages will be made available. After completing the in South Florida. Nestled in Deerfield Beach, this 18-hole par 72 course course, golfers can treat themselves to a little rejuvenation with a mini boasts yardage from 5,343 yards (from the ladies tees) to 7,050 yards massage to work out the kinks. Photos of each golfer will be made (from the men’s tees). To view the course, visit their website at www. available during the awards reception dinner. deercreekflorida.com “We look forward to everyone participating in our 2nd Annual Golf This year’s format will once again be a four-person best ball scramble. Classic again this year!” says this year’s Golf Classic Event Co-Chair, As the golfers drive the course they will have the opportunity to Victoria Matthews. “This event has unlimited potential to raise money participate in several contests including the North Broward Preparatory for JLBR community projects with the support of all our members School “Closest to the Pin Competition”, a “Hole-in-One Challenge” and our sponsors LaCroix, North Broward Preparatory Shool, and with a set of Taylor Made golf clubs donated by the Palm Beach Golf Don Law Golf Academy. Our goal is to have each member get just one Center as the prize, and a “Longest Drive Competition”. Golfers will participant so we can make this event a big success. Last year everyone also be able to show off their skills by participating in a putting contest. had a great time and walked away with amazing raffle prizes and we If you aren’t happy with that first drive, you can even purchase a pair of expect this year will be even better.” Mulligans for $50.00 (one for the front nine and one for the back nine with a bonus of a club’s length of raffle tickets). See You at the 19th Hole Following the tournament, golfers, spouses and families will attend a Check-in and registration will begin at 12 noon. Golfers will be cocktail hour and a reception awards dinner, with complimentary beer, treated to a box lunch which will include water donated by one of wine and Grey Goose beverages provided by Bacardi, USA. Musician our major sponsors, LaCroix Water, and gift cards from Golf Smith. Kevin Case will perform on the patio at the clubhouse and just for fun, Mini-massages will also be available for golfers who want to loosen up dinner guests can try their hand at Wii Golf and putting games. For

6 THE BRIDGE FORE!!!!!! Outta the way hackers and duff ers. Th e Junior League of Boca Raton is holding its Second Annual Golf Classic at the Deer Creek Country Club in Deerfi eld Beach on Friday, April 9th, 2010. Last year, over 75 golfers hit the links at the Boca Raton Country Club and $15,000 was raised for the community projects supported by the JLBR. BY KELLY CARSON

those who are attending the dinner only, dinner tickets are available counties, gift certificates at retail shops, manicure/pedicures, golf online for $35. shoes, fishing rods, sunglasses and many more exciting items.

Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to place bids on a During the dinner hour, tournament winners will be announced and large assortment of silent auction items including two separate week first through third place winners will be presented with CASH prizes. long get-a-ways to the Caribbean Islands of St Lucia, St Kitts, Antigua Auction winners and raffle winners will also be announced at that time. or Palm Island in the Grenadines donated by Elite Island Resorts and valued at $4000, various golf packages at local courses and country Members can still fulfill their DIAD and Fundraiser hours by clubs, an autographed “Golf Magazine” and golf hat from Jack Nicklaus, volunteering for shifts available on-line. Financial commitments can sporting event packages for college and professional events, and home be made by acquiring gift-in-kind donations (please see you advisor for organizational makeovers. Other prizes include a home dinner party specifics), tees sponsors, or by pledging your financial commitment to with a gourmet chef, a full spa day, family fun throughout South Florida the tournament. attractions, a chartered fishing trip and equipment, a “Movie Mania” package featuring golf-themed movies, a “Gambler’s Choice” package For additional information about the children’s golf clinic, partnership with opportunities at various casinos in South Florida, “Delight’s of opportunities, sponsorship options, tournament participation and Deerfield Beach” featuring several romantic themed events and a beach reception attendance, please visit our website at www.jlbr.org/ get a-way, “Dinners Around the World” (featuring a variety of dinners golf.asp or for questions email [email protected] or call 561-620-4778, at various ethnic restaurants in our area), a package of an assortment of #3. z lessons, kids parties, and many more themed baskets. Generously sponsored by: In addition, for a mere $25, guests may purchase a club’s length of raffle tickets for fabulous items donated by local businesses including gift certificates for restaurants throughout Palm Beach and Broward

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 7 A Brief History of Golf Ƅ Ɔ ƅ Ƈ Exactly when and where the game of golf was created is still up for debate, but the accepted history is that it began in Scotland Learn to Play and the course of play was established at what is now known as St. Andrews. Bridge! And in case you ever wondered why golf courses have 18 holes, a senior member of the board of St. Andrews in 1858 pointed out that it takes exactly 18 shots to polish off a fi fth of Scotch. Ƅ Ɔ ƅ Ƈ By allowing himself only one shot of Scotch per hole, the Scot fi gured a round of golf was fi nished when the Scotch ran out. Private bridge lessons Fact or Fiction? Just something to make you think. in your home A few random facts about golf... It is estimated that golf provides over 2 million jobs and over $61 billion in wages to the course professionals, greens keepers, Rosemary Auclair restaurant workers, cart boys, and all the other supporting staff. ACBL Accredited Teacher/ Over 70 percent of the rounds of golf played each year are played Director on public courses at an averages cost of $28 per round. Junior League of Boca Raton Golf is not a gameme that can ever be wonwon,, it can ononly be played. Sustainer

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JLBRR Junior GGolf lf CliClinic Teaching kids the fundamentals of golf at an early age is essential for them to learn an appreciation for the sport. With proper instruction, they will learn to love the game. Who knows, maybe there is a Morgan Pressel or a Phil Mickelson or a Padraig Harrington among them. Once again, the JLBR is sponsoring the JLBR Junior Golf Clinic. Children aged 8 - 12 from the Florence Fuller Development Center will receive instruction from the professional staff of the Don Law Improvement Center. These PGA or LPGA professionals will be donating their expertise to provide these children with the basic skills to start their golf careers. For information regarding their junior golf programs, please visit their website at www.donlawgolfcenter.com. Co-Chair Marya Gill is very excited about the Children’s Clinic . “We are excited to partner with Don Law Golf Improvement Center to provide an afternoon of golf instruction and fun for the children from our community partner, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. Please join us and watch as these children are introduced to golf by the pros.” The clinic will be held on Friday, April 2nd, 2010 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Boca Raton. Please visit our website www.jlbr.org for further details.

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A CALL TO ARMS DAVIDA NELUMS knew at a very early age that she was Princeton bound. Her destiny changed when as a rising senior, Davida received an invitation from the U.S. Naval Academy to come to the campus in Annapolis for a summer visit. She was immediately hooked and excited about the challenge the Academy would offer.

During her freshmen year as a “plebe”, Davida could easily be compared to the commercial that touted “we do more before the sun comes up”. In addition to a mandatory class schedule, Davida dealt with 21 engineering hours and the noon meal formation where upper classmen were fed first and plebes got whatever was left. “You never really got a chance to eat. You went through “rate”, a process where you were asked questions about the officers, current events, military equipment and naval destroyers.” Davida says that she even had to know at a moment’s notice the names of the Navy’s sports opponents and mascots for the upcoming games. On top of all this, students were expected to participate in mandatory sports and for Davida it was track and softball. After practice, students had dinner, study time and lights out. Davida maintains that it was the teamwork of her roommates and fellow classmates plus the valuable lesson of time management that pulled her through the Naval Academy.

After graduation, Davida became a commissioned Supply Core Officer handling the management of materials and money, and later served during Desert Storm. However, she wants people to understand

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WhenWhen askedasked whatwhat sheshe learnedlearned fromfrom herher timet in the Army, Barb says, “I learned that I can do anything.anything. As an ArmyArm Officer, you change jobs and duty stations every 2 years or so, so so you have to be adaptable and have toto bebe ableable to learnlearn fast.fast. I serveservedd in SoutSouthh Korea, South Carolina, Texas, and Kuwait. I attended Airborne school wherew I jumped out of planes. thatthat workwork in thethe armedarmed forcesforces is inherentlyinherently dangerousdangerous in times ofof As a 21-year-oldd SecondS d LieutenantLi t nant straightstraistraig out of college and deployed peace as wewell as war. Davida watched as many of her fellow serviceman inin South Korea, I was responsible for 12 soldiers, 17 vehicles and $30 sacrificed family time, “not beibeing there for births, ballet recitals and millionmillion worthworth ofof equipment.equipment. I diddid a 26.2 milem ruck march in the desert of soccer ggames.”ames.”ames She also watched as manyny officers lostlos their lives duringduring New Mexico with a 40 pound rucksack on my back. I’ve fired AT-4s, AK- trainingtrain exercises. 47s,47s, M-16s, 50-cal.50-cal. machinemachine gunsguns andand thrownthr grenades. I helped deploy a 650-soldier50-soldier battalionbatt to Kuwait in supportsuppo of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was her sense of duty, instilled as a child thatat guidedguided her to givegive back As an officer, you have too be confident andand become knowledgeable about throughough services to her country.untry. “Service“Se is the price we pay for the air everythingeverything you dodo or elseelse your soldierssoldiers won’tw trust you and follow you. wee breabreathe,e, whichwhic is one of the reasonsons I concontinue to serve through the When peoplepeopl say that there is something I can’t do, I laugh.” Junior LeaLeaguegue andd other service organizations.”organizations.””

Davidada nown works inn the Electroniconic SecurityS Industry for ADT Northrth CORECO VALUES America andnd continues to givegive backb throughrough herh service to the JLBR.JLBR. Sustainerustaine JONIJONI GOLDBERGGOLDBERG was a competitiveco gymnast beginning aatt the age of ten byb taking classes at ttheh local YMCA. In 1994, the BARBARA TREVINONO CHESTER firstt eexperiencedeexp the mmilitary as a year she joined the JLBR,LBR, JoniJo gave bibirthr to her daughter Holly and sophomoresophomore at Princeton UnivUniversity when she joinedoined ROTC. Barbaraarbara was went to culinary school to learn how to beb a pastry chef. Soon after, she immediately drawn to the structurstructurecture of it all, the blackck and white nature of everything. “In the military, there Barbarabara TTrevino Chester as Wonder Woman at aage 3 and a ‘wonder woman’ now. iss non graygray area. Everyone knows the deall anand nothinothingng is subjectsubjebject to interpretation, manipulation or perspersonal agendas.” Barbara was also attracted to the traditions,ons, history,istory, unifouniforms and papageantrygeantry of the Army. “It is a wonderfulnderful feelfeelingi to be a part of something so big and with suchuch a rich history.h The feeling of camaraderie cannot bee found anyanywhere else. The only flipside is that the mission is alwaysal warwar-related. related If you can accept that and be willing to put your life on the line for the mission, then the rest is gravy. “

Each day began at 6:00 am with physical training (PT) even if it was raining, snowing (as it often was in Korea) or sleeting. PT included stretches, pushups, sit-ups and a run all over the post, anywhere from 2-5 miles, singing cadences until about 7:15 am and

JUNIOR LEAGUEUE OF BOCA RATON 11 started a catering business with her husband. with Billie Jean joining Carolyn in Colorado With the demands of kids and operating and Carolyn visiting Billie Jean in the a business, Joni found that exercising was summers to hike the Appalachian Trails in not in her regular routine. After the birth North Carolina. In 2000, the two sustainers of her son Jack in 1999, Joni wanted to get began taking hiking trips to Europe. Their back in shape and decided to try Pilates. love of hiking led them on expeditions She became addicted—so much so that she through Scotland, Ireland, Switzerland, and became certified to teach. “Pilates gives me the Spanish and French Pyrenees. In those a sense of empowerment and teaches me days, hiking ended with a stay in a beautiful to have control over my body.” Joni says the hotel that included a hot shower, wonderful process helped her to regain strength and food and a comfortable bed. Things changed move more efficiently. In 2006, Joni opened in 2004, when Carolyn mentioned that a Pilates of East Boca (2621 North Federal friend had conquered Mount Kilimanjaro Highway), where she teaches. “Pilates is not and “if she can do it, we can too!” hard to start. It is for everyone from the unconditioned beginner to the professional Carolyn says that training is the hardest part athlete.” Joni flexes her philanthropic ‘muscle’ giving back to nonprofits of their expeditions. Billie Jean confesses that she is not a “gym person”, by donating classes at her studio for raffles and auctions as well as through but has conditioned herself through tennis and “fourteeners”, where larger gifts to local charities through her family foundations, The Jacob the ladies would take their equipment and start early by hiking from Burns Foundation and The Goldberg Family Foundation. 8,000 up to 14,000 feet and back down –all in one day. “We started

Above: Joni Goldberg at her pilates studio. Below: Carolyn Cunningham and Billie Jean Steele in their “home” for several weeks and with Mount Everest in the background.

AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN to walk these trails, just like we were walking in our backyard.” In HIGH ENOUGH addition to their hikes, they also prepared for a Thomson Safari where they trained for six months to develop their upper body strength. CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM always liked being outside. During much of her childhood, she enjoyed walking and snowshoeing in Colorado. Their accomplishments just generated excitement for more challenges. Once when Carolyn accompanied her husband to a meeting in London, In 2005, they went to Machu Picchu, Peru and hiked the Inca Trail with she suggested that they extend their trip and take a six-day hiking only three showers in nineteen days. Following that was Mount Everest excursion. After that experience, her husband suggested that she “find base camp in 2006 and India in 2007. a friend!” Perhaps Billie Jean’s most memorable experience occurred in 2008 BILLIE JEAN STEELE was just that person. Even though she doesn’t when she and Carolyn hiked through the Republic of Georgia. During consider herself to be a physical person, her list of achievements would this trip, Russia bombed the Republic and they were evacuated to prove otherwise. A beautiful friendship began as Carolyn and Billie Jean Armenia. Since no one had cell phones, the ladies were unaware of the began to hike together. The ladies would take turns visiting one another attack. Billie Jean jokes, “We saw two countries for the price of one.”

12 THE BRIDGE Carolyn says she was physically pushed to her limits in India and Nepal. “It is mentally challenging as well. We had been in tents for up to 21 days with few showers. In Nepal, we would wash our hair and dry it with yak dung from the nearby yak patties…all you can do is stay focused on getting to your destination.” However the lack of luxury is all worth it as she reflects on her hike through the Himalayas. “The view was breathtaking. I have never seen a sky like that before with so many stars.”

What keeps pushing this dynamic duo? “There are no words for it,” Carolyn says, “the experience has expanded my whole life. I have met amazing people and experienced their culture up close.”

Carolyn and Billie Jean show no signs of slowing down and intend to continue to hike and “do it until we can’t”. Their next stop is Patagonia, Argentina! z MARATHON WOMEN: JLBR Members Who Go the Distance BY KRISTIN CALDER

Kathy Potts, who was a Division I collegiate swimmer, was accustomed to swimming five hours a day and competing on a national level. After college, she transferred her energy from the pool to the pavement. In the last decade, she has completed two marathons, six half- marathons, worked, served in JLBR leadership positions and by the way, gave birth to three children. What would make this busy lady decide to push herself to this super woman status? She says, “I like the training regimen. I have so much energy to expend, running calms me and makes it possible for me to relax. “

Kathy is one of a dozen JLBR members who responded to our call to help us understand what motivates these JLBR women who accomplish great physical feats qualifying many of them as the less than 2% of people in the world that complete a marathon.

Socially Acceptable Above: The many medals Jennifer Minton started running about five years ago. “When I was won by JLBR marathon runners. Below: Collegiate working in Washington, DC, my colleagues and I loved to escape during All-American soccer player Kristy Hartofi lis. lunch and run through the historical sites,” she states. In 2006, Jennifer decided to train for her first half marathon and credits a friend, who was a marathon runner, for developing her training program.

Cathy Eltringham, who lived in NewYork City, remembers watching the NYC Marathon for many years. She noted, “Every marathon I’d get the inspiration to run the race ‘next year.’ As the years went by, my friends and I started running in Central Park after work, which became

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 13 our social hour. I started entering a few local races and it began from there. Each finish led to the next challenge and before I knew it, I was ENCORE registered for the marathon.” PLUS Mind Over Matter A DESIGNER How do these women actually go the distance? Two-time Collegiate RESALE BOUTIQUE All-American Duke soccer player Kristy Hartofilis, who also played with the New York Power, a professional team in the Women’s United Soccer Association, says, “It is a life long journey to get to the “Where one woman’s castoffs are another’s treasure.” professional stage of sports. Once you are at the highest level it is more of a mental game than a physical one. The physical preparation is maintenance, but the mental side is what has to stay sharp in order to thrive. Mental toughness makes or breaks your performance. It helps NOW OPEN! your team win and keeps you focused.”

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The accomplishment factor may be a driving force for these driven women. Katherine Regna says she was looking for an attainable goal after college. Marathon running sparked her interest and has since become a favorite pastime. She explains, “It’s a time for me to let loose and let my mind wander, kind of an escape. I can go for as little or as long as I want to. You just feel like you’re accomplishing something.”

Sustainer and 2001-2002 JLBR president Elizabeth Pankey-Warren has been running for 30 years, and began competing in triathlons three years ago because her husband, Chris, was doing them, and they looked like fun. To be ready for a triathlon, they follow a specific regimen through a trainer. She states, “Generally, we aim to run, swim and bike further in training that we do in the races. I find it to be physically, spiritually and emotionally nurturing. I feel better throughout the day, sleep better at night, have more mind/body awareness about how I am feeling and what foods I really want to eat. I also find exercise centers me in a meditative way.”

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14 * THECall BRIDGE us for JLBR Member Special Offers! * what motivates her, she says, “Thoughts of being healthy and active as well as providing an admirable example for my daughter keep me going out there.” Katherine believes the best motivators are the spectators, family members and friends supporting her. She says, “There’s no greater feeling than your husband, a volunteer, or even a perfect stranger cheering you on. My advice to everyone is; If you haven’t done one, get out there and try it. It’s such an accomplishment!”

It all sounds very exciting, but make sure you are ready. This will be a tough test of endurance for your body and mind that can have serious repercussions, so get a physical, be prepared and start training. On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! There are hundreds of marathons, all over the world. Many of our JLBR women that run marathons mentioned Disney events as their favorite, which includes five different marathon options. Somehow fitting, it is a song from a Disney movie about a super hero and mythical god that sums up these super women: “I Can Go The Distance,” from Hercules: “ I am on my way, I can go the distance, I don’t care how far, somehow I’ll be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to find where I belong... ”

To all of these JLBR super women, we will be cheering you on and we know you belong on the medal stand for your outstanding efforts in the race and in our League.z

Marathon runners (from top left): Katherine Regna, Crsytal McMillin, Whitney Turk, Alissa Waldman, Betsy Silverfi ne, Kristy Lopez, Jennifer Minton, Sarah Doyle, and Kathy Potts.

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AS JLBR MEMBERS, WE OFTEN TAKE FOR GRANTED THAT WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL, CENTRALLY LOCATED, WELL PLANNED BUILDING TO CALL HOME. THE VEGSO COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER (VCRC) HAS BEEN A PART OF MANY OF OUR LEAGUE EXPERIENCES, SO THE IDEA OF NOT HAVING A PLACE TO GO SEEMS FOREIGN TO US. HOWEVER, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT MANY LEAGUES OUR SIZE FUNCTION OUT OF A SMALL OFFICE--SOME WITHOUT EVEN A RECEPTIONIST. WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE OUR OWN FULL-TIME OFFICE MANAGER AND EVEN A LIBRARIAN IN OUR GRANT LIBRARY WITH SPACE TO CONDUCT NON-PROFIT EDUCATION SEMINARS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS. THE VCRC HAS ENABLED THE JLBR TO HAVE A FAR BROADER REACH IN MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY. SO, YOU MIGHT WONDER...JUST HOW DID THE VCRC COME ABOUT? In the true spirit of the VCRC, this article was a collaborative effort by Kelly Carson, Barbara Trevino Chester, Dorothy MacDiarmid and Denise O’Sullivan

“Women building better communities…” a facility was introduced to the membership.” Initially the idea was met Since 1971 the JLBR has been committed to improving the lives of with some opposition from members concerned about the appearance women and children in our community. For many years there was of the League spending money on itself. But through the development no official meeting place and everything was stored in members’ cars of a visionary plan and a vote of approval from the membership, a and homes. Meetings were held in parks, kitchen tables and wherever new “home” for the JLBR as well as a training center for the nonprofit space was available. In the late 80’s an office on Spanish River Road was community was in the works. “This made our mission realized. We leased. The strip mall location never felt like home and many sustainers could have a place to train our members to train the community,” said remember the smell of Chinese food Cindy Krebsbach, 2001-2002 President. from the restaurant next door. As the “We were building a legacy, JLBR grew, so did the need for bigger not a liability.” It was an exciting time for the JLBR. The and better office space. In 1993, office -Pattie Damron task of funding the project was the next space was rented on South Rogers challenge. Members of the League began Circle. Sue Diener, 2000-2001 President recalls, “The League faced to research funding options for building a facility that not only could a housing dilemma in 1999 when the lease of the place where we had house the daily operations of the JLBR, but also could facilitate and been meeting, was up for renewal and we had to decide where to go strengthen the development of many of the organizations the League from there. Through the Planning Council, the idea to rent versus own directly impacted. Since the League did not want to carry any debt was discussed and a proposal to research purchasing, and/or building, in building this new resource, the Capital Campaign committee

1971: Junior Service League 1986: JLBR gets its fi rst offi ce 1993-2003: League offi ce located in Boca is established located on Spanish River Blvd. at South Rogers Circle location

16 THE BRIDGE1984: Offi cially became Junior 1993: Past President Bitsy Fitzsimmons’ mother League of Boca Raton donates $10,000 gift for a future “Building Fund” Legacy of Success: he VCRC

secured pledges and donations from the community and within the to develop and provide resources to improve the management and membership. Pattie Damron, 1992-1993 President, led the effort and governance of non-profit organizations in south Palm Beach and recalls, “The donations and pledges we received allowed the League to north Broward Counties. They actively solicit relationships with build its home without ever incurring the need to borrow money or groups who would like to partner and provide trainings at the VCRC. pay interest to anyone. It was so important that the building be an asset The programming committee solicits feedback from the constituent and not a liability. We were building a legacy, not a liability. In addition nonprofit agencies to determine future training needs. we had enough built into the budget to establish the Endowment Fund to maintain the building and property.” The Grant Library at the VCRC is one of only a few hundred in the United States of cooperating collections from the Foundation Center Goal: $2.1 million in 3 years in New York, and contains all of the core materials published by the Foundation Center. The Foundation Center, established in 1956, is the Mission Accomplished: $2.37 nation’s leading authority on philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grant makers supporting them to tools they can use and information The JLBR earns the AJLI Vision Award they can trust. The Center maintains two of the most comprehensive Due to the hard work and earnest fundraising efforts of the JLBR foundation databases available, the Foundation Directory Online and membership, the VCRC went from an idea to reality in just five short Foundation Grants to Individuals Online. The Grant Library is the only years. It not only housed the JLBR, but also provided a place where facility of its kind located between West Palm Beach and Miami, so our non-profits could learn and collaborate. Introducing such an amazing convenience and accessibility to detailed information on foundation resource to the community earned the JLBR the JL “Award for grants and how to apply for them provides nonprofits throughout Vision” at the Association of Junior Leagues International 85th Annual South Florida with a great service. Conference in Boston in 2007, along with a $3,000 cash prize. At the awards banquet, where the JLBR received recognition for the VCRC 486 organizations have received programming offered to non-profit agencies in our community, Kathy training, funding, or assistance Adkins, 2006-2007 JLBR President addressed representatives from 293 Leagues in four countries. “We are thrilled that our international “It’s clear that the nonprofit community in South Florida appreciates Association has recognized our efforts and lifted them up as a model the programming provided at the VCRC and understands what a program for all Junior Leagues.” valuable asset it is,” says librarian Cathy Schied. “We look forward to continuing to provide free or low cost workshops that meet the needs The VCRC Today: A Unique Resource of nonprofits today.” Today, the Vegso Community Resource Center Programming Committee consists of active JLBR members who are committed Additionally, several specialized training workshops from nationally to working in partnership with other community support agencies recognized trainers are presented for nonprofits and are most often

2001-2003: VCRC Capital Campaign goes into February 4, 2004: VCRC is complete and opens its doors overdrive to raise $2.5 million to build VCRC to serve the community, Grand opening ribbon cutting

1999: Headquarters Option Task Force was created January 23, 2003: JUNIOR LEAGUE2007: OF The BOCA JLBR RATON is awarded 17 to research the idea of owning our own building Groundbreaking of VCRC the AJLI Vision Award What’s in a name? It took donations from thousands of members and friends to build the VCRC. The generosity of a few major donors led the way and made a lasting impression. Vegso Community Resource Center- Anne & Peter Vegso Building housing the VCRC- Countess de Hoernle Grant library- Newman/Craske Family Cookbook Offi ce- Reiling Family Foundation & Rutherford Mulhall, P.A. Children’s Corner- Debbie Abrams, Jeanne Brander, Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Michelle Rubin, Laura Stoltz Community Offi ce- Schmidt Family Foundation in memory of Jennifer Ashley Cole Gallery- The Cobb Foundation Community Room- E.M. Lynn Foundation Christine Lynn, Trustee Reception Offi ce- Janice V. Middlebrook in memory of Bradley Middlebrook II President’s Offi ce- Debbie Abrams, Carolyn Arnold, Jeanne Baur, LeAnne Burns, Michelle Chapman, Mary Czar, Christine Critchfi eld, Pattie Damron, Katherine Dickenson, Susan Diener, Marcia Dobbins, Bitsy Fitzsimmons, Barbara Hill, Judith Hilsmier, Cynthia Krebsbach, Mary Lavalle, Marsha Love, Kenny Lunsford, Jayne Malfi tano, Ellen Malone, Joan Moseley, Lisa Mulhall, Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Donna Parton, Carole Putman, Barbara Thompson, Catherine Toomey, Marjorie Waldner, Michelle Rubin, Susan Saxton & Lynn Smith Board Room- Naming rights still available

offered free of charge by the JLBR. Anyone interested in receiving future invitations to trainings, programming events or grant library training should email librarian, Cathy Schied, at [email protected].

Whether you are a sustainer, active or provisional member, you are part of a legacy of volunteers that have provided resources, knowledge and funding to the community through the training, education and voluntarism of its members for the past 37 years. With the VCRC, the JLBR will continue to be proactive in developing collaborative partnerships to address significant issues in south Florida and improve the overall quality of life of its population, well into the future. z

This page: Dick Schmidt, Pattie Damron and Barbara Schmidt; Robin Deyo and Renee & David Feder present the Boca Raton Resort & Club check to the Capital Campaign with JLBR members & Resort employees Victoria Jones and Jami Guttenberg; A Family Affair: Lynn Lawless, Eleanor Zaccagnini & 2004- 2005 JLBR President Lisa Bariso; the Kaufman Lynn team with Pattie Damron, Countess de Hoernle, 2003-2004 JLBR President Carolyn Arnold and Anne & Peter Vegso. Following page: Susan Whelchel, Countess de Hoernle, Howard Oshansky, and Michele Broadfoot; 2001-2002 JLBR President Elizabeth Pankey-Warren with Peter & Anne Vegso; Jamie Broadfoot, Mary & Joe Meloy, and Yvonne Boice; Anne Vegso, 1991-1992 JLBR President Susan Saxton, Wanda Harrold, Johanna Felderbaum, 2006-2007 JLBR President Kathy Adkins, Jackie Reeves and Renee 18 THE BRIDGE Feder & son Conceive a New Approach to Your Health

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A member of JLBR since 1991 and namesake of the VCRC, Sustainer, Anne Vegso has lived in Boca Raton for 25 years. Married to Peter for 39 years, they have two daughters, Melinda Blonshine & Hayley. Melinda is an active JLBR member. They have one adorable grandson, Tyler. In her spare time when she’s not volunteering with JLBR, The Haven, AVDA and Horses for the Handicapped, Anne enjoys traveling, reading & needlepoint…and of course cheering for her racehorses!

DM: What originally drew you to the JLBR capital campaign?

AV: My main reason for getting involved with the Capital Campaign six years ago was because of the obvious need in our community for an accessible meeting place for all the nonprofits and other charitable organizations in our area. It was a wonderful opportunity to provide not only meeting space, but the ability to share/teach awareness about grant writing and other trainings in our area. So many nonprofits either don’t have time or the resources to obtain these valuable contacts. And of course the JLBR was in serious need of extra space.

DM: Six years later, is it all you and Peter had envisioned?

AV: The VCRC has far exceeded the hopes that Peter & I had for the project. To see all the amazing events that we are able to hold at the VCRC is extremely rewarding. I meet many people in my travels that work in the nonprofit field. They all are so thrilled to have the VCRC available to them.

DM: What should the future hold for the VCRC?

AV: In the future, I know that the JLBR will continue to expand the training offerings to the community through training sessions, workshops, etc. Peter & I are very proud that the VEGSO name is on such a fabulous, community-oriented building. z

Use our library to learn about: • Securing funding for your non-profi t through our grant library and grant-writing trainings • Fundraising, event-planning and capital campaign management • Board training and volunteer management • Setting up your own family foundation • Being a good committee leader • Education funding and college scholarships • Health and care giving information

20 THE BRIDGE Funding the Future Why the JLBR Endowment Fund is so important to the future of the JLBR

hanks to a remarkable two year capital campaign and fundraising effort, the VCRC building and land is owned mortgage-free by the JLBR. As a completely independent 501(c)3, the JLBR Endowment Fund, Inc. solicits donations to sustain the building itself and cover operating and maintenance costs, so that the building remains a community assetT and never a community liability. This income generating body of investments will be maintained in perpetuity with its primary function to underwrite the building’s operations. This ensures that the facility needs are met and the building won’t become a drain to the JLBR so they can continue to fulfill their commitment to community projects.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of the endowment donors,” says chair Lisa Bariso, “Now more than ever we need your support.” Gifts can be made in many ways: Every donation to the JLBR Endowment Fund secures Gifts over $1,000 are recognized through The Building Society. the future of this valuable Pathway to Leadership $1,000-$4999 community resource. Cornerstone of Collaboration $5000-$9,999 Pillar of Inspiration $10,000 and above A cash donation may be deductible from your • A Gift of Cash Building Society donors are recognized annually on a plaque income taxes. displayed in the lobby at the VCRC. • A Gift of Securities An alternative to cash, a gift of securities, may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated assets and PILLAR OF INSPIRATION The Cobb Foundation Janice Middlebrook take a tax deduction. Lucy Craske Long Anne & Peter Vegso • A Matching Gift from your Employer Many employers offer matching gifts to charitable organizations. Check CORNERSTONE OF COLLABORATION with your employer for their plan detail and you may be able to Kathy & Paul Adkins J&L Foundation double your impact. Al & Joni Goldberg Amy & Michael Kazma • A Gift in Memory/Honor A gift in memory of a loved one PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP is a lasting way to pay tribute. Both the family and donor will receive Carolyn Arnold Carol & David Mackey acknowledgment of this thoughtful gift. Tyler Blonshine Lisa & John Mulhall • Restricted & Unrestricted Gifts Pattie & Dick Damron Mary Thom & Ray Osborne Caron & Bob Dockerty Carole Putman JLBR ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTORS Elysa & Scott Elk The Reiling Family Foundation Cristy & Michael Fimiani The Edward W. Toomey Family Renee Feder in honor of Caron Dockerty & Wanda Harrold Mrs. Elaine J. Wold Brooke Qualk for their work with Treasures 4 Charity Donations to the JLBR Endowment Fund, Inc. ensure that the Vegso Community Resource Center continues to be the pillar of Lisa Bariso in honor of Kathy Adkins strength not only for the JLBR but for our community partners Wells Fargo Community Support Fund now and well into the future. All gifts to the Endowment Fund are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Blake & Dorothy MacDiarmid Mail checks to: JLBR Endowment Fund, Inc., 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 or make a donation online www. Special thanks to Mickey Silverman and Dan Krause at jlbr.org under the Endowment tab. Raymond James for their wonderful management. We For more information please contact: Jackie Reeves appreciate their guidance and time. Thank you for waiving [email protected] / (561) 289-5308 our service fees. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE STATE. 1-800-435-7352 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 21 Carolyn Kelley North, LCSW Individual and Couples Psychotherapist

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Check it out: are always worthwhile. Eye-opening trainings about networking, public Committee meetings provide members with the opportunity to relations, proposal writing and event planning are always tremendous learn about a committee’s purpose, share their thoughts and brainstorm learning experiences. Check the JLBR website www.jlbr.org for details additional ways to meet goals and learn new skills while completing an about upcoming VCRC training opportunities. assignment or task. Organizational Development Institute (ODI) trainings are Council meetings are held during the third week of each month three-day national conferences organized by the Association of Junior giving leaders a chance to see how their committee work fits into a Leagues International (AJLI). Leaders within our League are chosen to larger picture of the League. attend these trainings that are held several times throughout the year. Each conference offers several different “tracks”, such as Membership General Membership Meetings (GMMs), held on the second Development, Community Impact and Fundraising. Members return Tuesday of each month, are packed full of information! GMMs provide from these conferences armed with ground-breaking information and updates on committee work and JLBR events and may also feature inspired to improve our League through their amazing committee work. guest speakers from partnering If you are interested in attending organizations who educate an ODI training, fill out the members on pressing needs in Leadership Training application our community. These meetings Education and training are vital on our website www.jlbr.org and provide great opportunities to get to the success of any well-rounded submit it to your Nominating/ together to see what wonderful Junior League member’s experience. Placement advisor. things the JLBR has accomplished As evident in our mission, the and hopes to accomplish in the accomplishments of the Junior future. League of Boca Raton (JLBR) are The Big Leagues the result of ‘the effective action and For members on the presidential Governance Council leadership of trained volunteers’. leadership track, AJLI offers trainings are offered twice a The JLBR is full of women striving to three annual trainings. These year to all Governance Council better themselves and our community conferences offer highly focused members—chairs, assistant chairs, and we are fortunate to have various sessions on governance, strategic Board members, Planning Council training opportunities for members planning, and the financial members and Nominating/ at all levels. and legal responsibilities of Placement committee members. It running a successful non- is a great opportunity to tune up profit. Fortunately, the JLBR skills, share ideas and problem solve as a group. If you are thinking understands the importance of AJLI training and resources and of self-nominating for a leadership position, attending one of these sends our leaders to each of these events. This approach is producing trainings would provide a better idea of what you need to know to be tangible results: we have been recognized by AJLI for our exceptional successful! work with three awards, and been asked on several occasions to speak/present at AJLI trainings about our best practices. The JLBR Leadership University is a series of trainings offered by the Vegso may be a medium sized League, but we think big! Community Resource Center (VCRC) committee designed for all JLBR members. Valuable sessions about various topics from work- Additional Resources life balance to resume building are offered, and allow you to receive Our League offers so ways to access training that you may not realize credit for a 2-hour flex shift. The VCRC also offers a “Non-profit each educational prospect. In fact, just by reading this article you are Series” training that is open to other organizations. JLBR members learning something new! Many Bridge articles highlight the history are welcome and encouraged to attend these trainings as well. These and evolution of our projects, initiatives and fundraisers in an effort to sessions may be pertinent to your career or League placement and they inspire your own committee work.

JUNIORJUNIOR LEALEAGUEGUE OOFF BBOCAOCA RATRATONON 23 Remember, you don’t have to be on a leadership track to take advantage of all that the AJLI website has to offer. It contains information about other Leagues as well as training materials and articles on a myriad of topics. If you are unsure of proper protocol or just curious about improving your committee, you can search the “Resources” section to find helpful information. It is a valuable resource for all members, so visit www.ajli.org to create an account using your AJLI member number and log in today.

These are just a few of the ways that your membership in the JLBR can provide you with valuable skills to be a more successful volunteer. Whether you want to be president of a non-profit or just a proficient member, At the 2006 AJLI Conference: (above) Kathy Adkins, Olympic gold medalist Picabo Street and we hope to provide you with the tools and information Kristin Calder; (below) Nancy Dockerty & Samantha Vassallo enjoying AJLI training in Savannah. to help you grow. Our targeted training has proven to bring about meaningful change in our organization and our community, conference, various Board Trainings, and Governance Councils, one of while empowering accomplished and talented women. the most important learning opportunities available from the Junior League of Boca Raton is peer-based. There are so many remarkable Cristy Stewart-Harfmann: I was so proud to have represented the ladies that are more than willing to offer advice, make suggestions or JLBR at ODI in Las Vegas this past fall. Meeting with League members serve as a sounding board for ideas. You would be amazed at how much from around the country and hearing their passion for the work the you can learn from a conversation with another active or sustaining Junior Leagues do was inspiring. The conference reminded us that member—you just have to ask! Junior League gives us a unique and important opportunity to make a difference in our community, while receiving leadership training. Nancy Dockerty: Attending an AJLI training is just amazing! Not We left the conference proud of the work JLBR has accomplished and only do you get specific training tools for League business, but the empowered to continue to grow and work to implement new ideas networking with other Leagues throughout the country is invaluable. that have been successful around the country. I would recommend ODI You learn about every topic from recruiting new members, to keeping to anyone who would like to become a leader, improve their leadership sustainers involved, to marketing for cookbooks or finding and skills or just loves the JLBR. sustaining community projects. It’s like opening up a treasure chest of new ideas! It’s incredibly motivating. What a wonderful organization Stacey Hannan Quinn: While I’ve definitely benefitted from we’re in that places an emphasis on trained volunteers! the knowledgeable speakers and training sessions at the 2005 ODI Kristin Calder (2007-08 President): “One Team, One Dream” was the theme for the 2006 AJLI Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, which hosted the Winter 2002 Olympic games. My first annual conference experience was worthy of a gold medal. Delegates from 294 leagues representing four countries paraded through the ballroom to Olympic music for the opening ceremony and video greetings from the Presidents and Prime Ministers of the U.S., Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom were broadcast. It was dramatic to feel the magnitude of our international reach and the Junior League’s presence throughout our country. Our trainings included “Being a Civic Leader,” “Moving from Events to Donors” and “Leading in the League”. Along with these sessions and networking, we attended the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s rehearsal and were awed by kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart, who played the harp at the closing awards banquet. Geralyn White Dreyfous, executive producer of the Academy-Award winning documentary Born Into Brothels, shared powerful stories of her efforts to help women

24 THE BRIDGE and children trapped in the trafficking trade around the world–an issue that our own League’s Public Issues and Advocacy committee, through our State Public Affairs Committee, has addressed; and Olympic gold medalist skier Picabo Street spoke about the physical and personal obstacles she overcame to JLBR achieve her Olympic dreams and how she now measures her success through her role as spokesperson for an organization that supports abused children. Inspired by Picabo, I joined Junior League friends from our dinner/meeting group on our free afternoon at a nearby ski slope. My first time, west coast County Commissioner Steven Abrams and black diamond adventure completed this amazing weekend and the women his wife, 1999-2000 JLBR president, Debbie. for whose time I shared enriched this incredible training experience. z being such spectacular guides through the maze of politics and mentoring the Public Issues & Advocacy committee. Thank you for helping us with the guest list for the recent Legislative Reception and for HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF hosting our committee meetings. ANY JUNIOR LEAGUE TRAINNG Paulette Martin of Precious Moment Photography, the Chocolate Decadence • Bring your Membership Directory and Handbook with you photographer who saved the day. to reference JLBR Policies and Bylaws as they are discussed in sessions. Danielle Dworkowitz at Creative Touch Party Design for her expertise with the Chocolate • Attend the whole session and take notes so you can share Decadence event layout as well as loaning us all the your thoughts and experiences with your committee and centerpieces. council members afterwards. David Kovari of the Law Offi ce of David • Be friendly and willing to meet new people. Who knows Kovari (www.davidokovari.com, 561-417-8767) for his support. what you might learn!

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 25 JanJan Savarick was born and raised in Chicago,Chicago, Illinois and spent 10 years in ManhattanManhattan prior to movingmoving to BocaBoca Raton in 1988. She has over thirty years of successful marketing, advertising, fund- raising, public relations, media relations, strategic planning, organizational development, operational excellence and profit and loss management experience. She is the President of the Boca Raton CommunityCommunity Hospital Foundation anda has been extremely active in thethe community servingserving in leadershipleadersh roles on a number of not-for- profitprofit boards. On Tuesday eveningsevening and Sunday mornings you can findfind Jan combiningcombining two of her manyman passions, music and fitness, as sheshe teachesteaches SpinningSpinning at MicMichael’shael’s BodyB Scenes.

WhatWhat was your first or mostmo memorable volunteer experience?experience? When I was in my early 20’s in Chicago,C I would volunteer one eveningevening a week at the Shriners’ HospitalH for Crippled Children. ItIt meant so very muchmuch to thethe children,chi but it meant even more toto me. I have volunteered in mmany organizations through the We graciously thank the patrons of years,years, but that one stands out as the most memorable.

WhatWhat have you learned in thet non-profit sector that thebridge you have been able to applyapply to your business? forr their continued susupport!pport! I am extremelyextremely fortunatefortunate to workw in the non-profit sector. EveryEvery day I gogo to work it’s easyeas to give 110%. I work with an amazingamazing team of health carecare professionals at Boca Raton Lillian Clarke Shannon Moriarity CommunityCommunity HospitalHospital whowho makemake a difference in people’s lives Tamra Constantine John & Lisa Mulhall byby deliveringdelivering life-saving,life-saving, compassionate,compas healing care 24 hours Sue & Ed Diener Laurel Murray-Boynton a day, 7 days a week. Linda Donoghue Marion Norton-Miller Peter & Suzie Donovan Denise & Robert WhatWhat legacylegacy do you wantwan to pass on to your O’Sullivan Elysa & Scott Elk children?children? Karl & Dorothy Preusse Toni Gianfortuno MyMy childrenchildren havehave alwaysalways beenbeen partp of my volunteer activities, Carole Putman Linda Gunn whetherwhether it was handinghanding out Christmas gifts in nursing Mary Redman Gayl Hackett homes, visitingvisiting elderly shut-ins,shut-ins or feeding the underserved Michelle & Bob Rubin at Thanksgiving.Thanksgiving. We havehave beenbee so very blessed in life, it Lisa Harmer Peggy & Stephen Ruzika isis important for us to “give“give back”b and share our blessings Jillian Hasner Jamie Snyder withwith others. Chris & Forrest Heathcott Laura Stoltz As a busy professional, whatwh motivates you to keep Fabiola Hooker Roger & Lou Ann Such volunteering?volunteering? Amy Kazma Reagan Such I’veI’ve alwaysalways believedbelieved tthathat we shouldshou do the right thing because Debora & Ward Kellogg Edward & Kate Toomey helpinghelping others is ALWAYS the rightrig thing to do, no matter how Michael & Cindy Tina Towery busybusy you are. Krebsbach Samantha Vassallo JanJan SavarickSav Wendy Kulberg LuAnn Warner-Prokos President,President, BRCH Foundation,F Inc. Brenda Lusher Dr. Michele Weizer 561.955.3379/ 561.716.1317561 Mobile Janice Middlebrook Cathy Younis www.brch.comwww.brc 26 THE BRIDGE BY FABIOLA HOOKER top ten healthy reasons to love savor the moment

1. Sesame Seared Tuna Salad (pg. 132) 2. Black Bottom Soup (pg. 112) 3. Fiesta Shrimp Salad (pg. 131) 4. Tortilla Soup with Lime and Tomato (pg. 118) 5. Bloody Mary Gazpacho (pg. 114) 6. Grilled Sirloin with Sunshine Citrus Salsa (pg. 151) 7. Citrus Chicken Caribbean (pg. 171) 8. Tomato Basil Seafood Stew (pg. 177) 9. Chick Pea and Cucumber Salad (pg. 122) 10. White Chicken Chili (pg. 120)

You can purchase a copy of the JLBR’s James Beard Award winning cookbook, Savor the Moment, by logging on to www.jlbr.org, visiting the Cookbook committee table at a General Membership Meeting or by stopping by the Cookbook Office on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Out of town? Call our toll free number 866-574-9229. Cost of book plus a flat rate of $10.00 for shipping.

*Copies are still available for a PC in CD-ROM

Book: $29.95, CD ROM: $14.95, JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 27 Both $36.95 kay, we are heading into the home stretch.We still march EVENTS: have many exciting events, but I must mention GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Tuesday, March 9th, 6:00 pm at Otwo events that we will probably miss but may Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Ave. just off of Atlantic in Delray. want to consider adding to our calendar for next year. First, BOCA FESTIVAL DAYS: Wednesday, March 10th The Russian National is the 69th annual Biker Week in Daytona Beach. Besides the Orchestra will play music by Prokofiev for the silent film, “Alexander bikes, there is a coleslaw-veggie oil wrestling match. Then in Nevsky” RSVP to Cynthia Brown” 561-504-5860 or [email protected] April there is a three day Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss. BOOK GROUPS I, II & III: Thursday, March 11th Tossing dead fish… now that’s entertainment. Enough said. I Group I – The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Hostess: Marci Schwenke will now outline our much tamer plans for the Sustainers. Group II – The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Hostess: Kay Cook BOCA HELPING Group III – In Arabian Nights by Tahir Shah, Hostess: Carolyn Hamilton HANDS: Thank you for attending the opening BREAKFAST CLUB: Monday, March 15th 8:00 am at Town Center – of the Remillard Resource Center which is the new 15,000 RSVP: KristenViets at [email protected]. square foot building that now houses Helping Hands. We SCRABBLE CLUB: Friday, March 19th 1:00 pm have a new auxiliary committee, “Heart and Spirit” of which RSVP Linda McElwee: 241-1877 Pattie Damron is president and Peggy Jones, Elizabeth WINE TASTING EXTRAORDINAIRE: Friday, March 26th 7:00 pm at Pankey-Warren and I are on the executive committee. We the home of Dale Workman, 6118 Rio Del Sol, Delray- $30.00 donation would love to have you join that group. You do not need to RSVP to Dale at 561-715-1896 or [email protected] join ‘H and S’ to volunteer your time. There are so many BOCA BALLET: Sunday, March 28th ($22.50) ways to help, in the warehouse, in the office, job mentoring, RSVP Anne Henderson – [email protected] etc. Call any of the four of us to learn more. Finally, we still have a collection box at the VCRC for food and ‘good’ clothes for clients who need work clothes. april EVENTS: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Tuesday, April 13th 6:00 pm BOCA FESTIVAL OF at Boca YMCA, 6:00 Social, 7:00 Meeting THE ARTS: Wednesday, March 10th. This BOOK GROUPS I, II, III year the Sustainer night at the Festival of Arts in Boca Raton will Group I “My Life in France” by Julia Child Lunch at Le Rivage be on March 10th at 7:00 PM. The Festival will present Alexander Group II “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery- Nevsky, a silent film commissioned by Stalin in anticipation of Hostess: Mary Mowry invasion by the Nazis. The Russians credit Nevsky for uniting Group III “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay, Hostess: Marina Chaney them as a nation in order to defeat the invading Huns. Prokofiev composed the music which will be played by the Russian National Night Book Group hostess: LuAnn Warner-Prokos [email protected] Orchestra live as the film plays. It promises to be a fun evening. The BREAKFAST CLUB: Monday, April 19th, 8:00 am –Town Center Festival will hold a block of Level 1 seats for Sustainers. Please call RSVP Kristen Viets the office 368-8445, identify yourself as a Sustainer and ask that your SCRABBLE CLUB: Friday, April 16th, 1:00 pm ticket be in the Sustainer seating. 20% of the ticket price will go to RSVP Linda McElwee: 241-1877 the Junior League. Please email Cynthia Brown by February 19th SPRING LUNCHEON: Friday, April 23, 2010 at City Fish Market Look for if you are coming and if you would like to join a group for dinner the big, grand, enormous, exciting announcement on your email --SOON! in Mizner Park afterwards. RSVP to Cynthia at 561-504-5860

(Cut this calendar out of the page and keep on your refrigerator as a reminder!) or [email protected] sustainer by Lou Ann SUch

28 THE BRIDGE WINE TASTING EXTRa- OrDINAIRE: Friday Night, March 26th. Dale Workman has graciously offered her home and her talents to present a wine tasting and Tuscan fare from her wood burning oven. The cost is only $30.00 per person which the Workman’s are going to donate to Boca Helping Hands. It is a “win-win” kind of evening with a chance for the men to meet other Sustainers’ husbands and have some fun, too. Needless to say, space is limited so Dale needs to know if you would like to join her and her husband at 7:00 PM. RSVP to Dale at 561-715-1896 or [email protected].

THANK YOUS Linda Donoghue, Mary Ladd Cope and Dale Workman for leading our tour of the Bonnet House.

Barbara O’Connell for planning our tour to the Boca Raton Museum. Barbara has been our able cultural attaché for several years now.

BRUNCH & BALLET: Sunday, March 28th. Join your Sustainer friends for an afternoon of fun, friendship and culture. Boca Ballet Theatre has offered JLBR Sustainers a special group rate (a substantial savings off the regular ticket price of $35) for their spring performance Spring Serenade. This delightful performance features excerpts from famed choreographer George Balanchine’s Serenade, set to the music of Tchaikovsky, and an exciting collection of both classical and contemporary works. We will meet for brunch at J. Alexander’s at noon, then head to FAU’s Griswold Theater for the 2:00 performance. Can’t make it to brunch? No problem, join us at the theater! Tickets: $22.50 Brunch: Entrees start at $10. If you are interested email Anne Henderson at [email protected].

SPRING LUNCHEON: Friday, April 23, 2010. For our Spring Luncheon we thought we would “Mix it up a bit” and add some fun. City Fish Market is excited to host us this spring! Their Chef will be offering a brief cooking demonstration of an appetizer or two as we mingle with friends, sample appetizers and take a chance on a raffle basket. Also, Sustainers will enjoy some delicious lunch choices, maybe play a game and hear the latest League happenings. Hope you will join us on Friday, April 23rd and get “Caught” up in the fun! Invitations will be mailed in March, but watch for details via email and opportunities to RSVP online. For any questions, contact Sue Diener [email protected], 164 NE 2nd Ave. Sheila Aucamp [email protected] or Tami Constantine [email protected]. Downtown Delray Beach Always check your email for updates, announcements and general and sometimes 561-921-0236 exciting news! z r scoop

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4 5 January GMM at the Boca Country Club 1. Jackie Reeves and Jackie Schatz 2. Lizzy Bush, Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb, Schuyler Thompson, and Marion Godin 3. Motivational speaker Frank McKinney 4. WVOY Assistant Chairs Denise Elia, Shannon Moriarity and Jackie Reeves, JLBR President Linda Gunn and WVOY Chairs Nicole Mugavero and Lisa Warren 5. Savor the Moment Committee: Vicky Kelly, Amanda Ackerman, Stephanie Miskew, Staci Skufca, Stacey Schmidt and Alison Gatto 6 7 6. JLBR President Linda Gunn accepts a check from Treasures 4 Charity founders Caron Dockerty and Brooke Qualk Legislative Reception 7. Kathy Dickenson and Jan Kucera 8. Kirsten Stephenson and Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel 9. Boca Raton Historical Society Executive Director Mary Csar, Representative Carl Domino and Dee Robinson, VP of Development for The Haven 8 9

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON "Women building better communities” WHO WE ARE A group of women committed to improving the lives of children and families in Boca Raton since 1971. WHAT WE DO Provide trained volunteers and funding for community agencies and partners. HOW WE DO IT Proceeds from fundraising events and grants are given back to the community. OUR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY Total membership of more than 670 women. This year the Junior League of Boca Raton’s members will provide more than 35,000 volunteer hours and have goals to raise more than $250,000 to support our mission and to help thousands of women, children and families in South Palm Beach County though our placements and collaborations. OUR VISION The Junior League of Boca Raton will provide resources, knowledge and funding to the community though the training, education and voluntarism of its members. The JLBR will be proactive in developing collaborative partnerships to address significant issues in South Florida and will improve the overall quality of life through a legacy of trained volunteers.

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32 THE BRIDGE ATE DECADENCE Community Partners Boca Raton Community Hospital Jerry Fedele, President & CEO Boca Raton Resort & Club Steven Ast, President NCCI Holdings, Inc. Steve Klingel, President & CEO

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Friends of Chocolate Decadence: 2 2 3 Kristen Coleman Renee Theis Susan Frost Cristy Stewart-Harfmann Melissa Whelchel Rebecca Graves Kenefick Jamie Veccia Kelly Kachur Marion Godin Kelli Bloechinger Kristy Hartofilis 5 6 Lisa Kovari 5 6 Liz Grace Chocolate Decadence Commitee Cristy Stewart-Harfmann, Co-Chair Melissa Whelchel, Co-Chair Kimberly Mrachek, Assistant Chair Elizabeth Grace, Chair-Elect Kristen Coleman Lisa Kovari Krista Flowers Anette Lemmel Danielle Garrard Melissa Moyles 7 9 10 Aimee Gilligan Carolyn North 9 Pattie Goldenberg Renee Thies 1. Rock With You, Entertainment sponsor Kelly Kachur 2. Steve Ast (Boca Raton Resort & Club), Co-Chair Cristy Stewart-Harfman, Steve Klingel (President & CEO NCCI Sue Diener, Sustaining Advisor Holdings, JLBR President Linda Gunn, Co-Chair Melissa Carrie Monier, Nominating Advisor Whelchel, and Jerry Fedele (President & CEO Boca Raton Community Hospital 3. Reagan Such and Stephanie Miskew People’s Choice Award Winners 4. Legal Sea Foods 5. Boca Raton Resort & Club Passion for Pastry Boca Raton Resort & Club 6. Co-chairs Melissa Whelchel and Cristy Stewart-Harfman Blu Martini Lifetime Athletic Club 7. ZED 451 Mortons Legal Seafoods 8. Kimberly Kenney and Marcy Crowe ZED 451 Caswell-Massey 9. Potions in Motion (event sponsor) 13 10. Boca Raton Magazine (event sponsor) 11. Blu Martini staff n 12. Passion for Pastry 13. Morton’s Steakhouse JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 33 Don’t Miss... Photos: Keith May Photos: Keith

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Get out of the house! Take them to a park, to the gym, go for a walk. Limit television and computer use to no more than one hour a day. Help them fi nd their sport, even if you have to try 20 activities.

Don’t discuss good and bad food, talk about what is healthy. Aly Feinburg, a local personal trainer, tells her children that they can eat whatever they want, so long as 80% of their choices are healthy. Educate your daughter and you about which choices are healthy and which are occasional treats.

Speaking of junk food…don’t have it in your house. Why do you need chips and candy in your home? It isn’t healthy for the adults or the children. With a child’s developing taste buds, what you serve your children will impact what they eat for a lifetime. If they eat junk now, they will develop the taste for it. If you serve healthy food now, they will develop a taste for it. It’s as simple as that.

Don’t discuss your body in a critical manner…it will teach your daughter to do the same. “I’m so huge!” “Honey, does this make me look fat?” These seem like ordinary comments, but our little sponges will start to imitate us. I’ve heard of four-year-olds who repeat this kind of language.

Don’t blame your genes. Another point to consider is that obese children usually belong to obese parents. Don’t let your children think their plight is hopeless simply because the parent’s efforts have been fruitless. I have heard parents tell their children, “I’m sorry you have trouble with your weight, it is because you have my genes.” Blaming obesity on “bad genes” is like telling your kids they have no control over their own bodies.

Don’t buy into negative thoughts, such as “My daughter won’t eat this stuff. She would rather starve.” Children will eat when they are hungry, if the only choices are healthy, then eventually they will eat what’s healthy. Our survival instinct won’t allow us to starve. She may whine, she may pitch a fi t, but she won’t starve.

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