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Empowerment: The Junior League of Tampa is dedicated to the service Our Responsibility to Each Other of our community, members HEATHER TRKOVSKY and partners and continually aspires to the following The Junior League of Tampa provides opportunities for women and organizational values: young girls to transform their lives. Through education, promoting self-esteem, and mentoring, League members help to foster opportunities for a successful future for many in our community. VOLUNTARISM Promoting voluntarism by We provide guidance and plan educational events on proper creating a supportive, safe nutrition and life skills for teens who are moving out of foster care environment that encourages as part of our Ready to Achieve project. We mentor young girls who the continuous development have been abused, neglected, or abandoned in the Tampa Bay area by promoting healthy choices and academic success through our of women to reach their Girl Power project. highest potential as civic and community leaders As an organization of women, we have a responsibility to each other as well. We must support each other, stand up for each other, and lean on each other. Watch what happens when you say Hi and EMPOWERMENT

EDITOR'S LETTER start a conversation with a new member who is sitting by herself at Providing training and a meeting. Or see the reaction you get when you stop to tell mentoring opportunities to a co-worker that she’s doing a great job. It can be a develop and empower our small but powerful way to show you value their members and those we serve time and commitment. to improve their lives and the In this issue of The Sandspur, we focus on lives of others the League’s second organizational value, Empowerment. It is our goal to empower our COLLABORATION members and those we serve to improve their Working collaboratively, lives and the lives of others. In this issue, you will learn about women in the League who effectively and strategically are paving the way for others through careers with our members and that have not always been considered a female community partners to build a HEATHER TRKOVSKY career. You will also see how the League has legacy of positive community Editor, The Sandspur Active Since 2006 spent the last 89 years impacting the Tampa impact Bay community.

We all have an opportunity to be a role model for ADVOCACY someone in our lives; our daughters, our nieces, our neighbors, Acting as catalysts for our friends, or our co-workers. Encouraging each other to reach change in our community and our highest potential can open doors to opportunities we might not speaking as influencers for have known were available. There are so many challenges we face in our lives. One of the most important things we can do to support those who cannot speak for each other is to speak up if we know a woman is dealing with themselves difficulties in her life. STEWARDSHIP Being a role model is not something we typically sign up to do. But think of the results we might see in our lives and in our Achieving organizational communities if we make a conscious decision everyday to reach excellence to meet our out to another women with praise and admiration. We might just Mission and Vision, by create the next generation of trailblazers, leaders, and role models. responsibly managing the resources and relationships

entrusted to us

Heather Trkovsky Editor 4 | Winter 2015 THE MEET THE SANDSPUR'S EDITORIAL STAFF

HEATHER TRKOVSKY, Editor SANDSPUR Heather Trkovsky joined the League in Jacksonville in 2005 and transferred to The Junior League of Tampa in 2008 when she and her STAFF 2015–2016 husband, Aaron, moved to her hometown. She has been involved with various committees ever since, most notably as a previous chair of Editor Photographer Heart Gallery Birthday Buddies. She and Aaron have two sons, Noah Heather Trkovsky Julie Berlick James (6) and Elliott (3), and they are expecting their third son in Assistant Editor Communications Manager January 2016. Heather is an Assistant General Counsel for Real Estate Bonnie Mentel Tanya Egger for CitiGroup. Contributing Writers Features Editor Lauren Cromer Dulcinea Kimrey BONNIE MENTEL, Assistant Editor Kristin Ingram Bonnie Mentel is a first year active who currently lives in Brandon. Patricia Lee Photography Editor Angela Parone She is the mother of two boys and has a background in international Mina Brinkey Jennifer Ward ministry and journalism. Laura Ward Rachal Advertising Coordinators Lindsay Yarbrough Kristen McFarland DULCINEA KIMREY, Features Editor Carol Crofton Dulcinea Kimrey is a former newspaper reporter and now works in communications for a global non-profit. She is married to Bill and they have a dog named Marlowe. She transferred to JLT from the Junior Design & Layout | Sensory 5 | www.sensory5.com League of McAllen in 2005.

EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015–2016 MINA BRINKEY, Photography Editor President Nominating Director Mina Brinkey joined The Junior League of Tampa in 2014. She is a Stacy Carlson Andrea Layne Social Studies high school teacher at Bayshore Christian School and a President-Elect Strategic Planning professional interiors and architectural photographer. Mina is originally Nicole Hubbard Director from Miami, FL and has been in Tampa since 1992. She is married and Danielle Dennis has one daughter. She joined the Junior League because she shares Community Director the League's passion for helping children throughout the community. Suzy Mendelson Secretary Melissa Knight Nodhturft Finance Director Katie Cappy Sustainer at Large KRISTEN MCFARLAND, Advertising Coordinator Cindy Coney Kristen McFarland joined The Junior League of Tampa in 2014. She Membership Director joined JLT to fulfil her passion of giving back to the community and Laura Everitt also to network with other successful women in the area. During the day she is the Florida Client Services Manager for a global real estate COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD 2015–­ 2016 company, CBRE. Kristen earned her MBA with a concentration in Accounting from Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, OH. She is a Allen Brinkman Emery Ivery Kathryn Bursch Grayson Kamm native of Ohio and moved down to Tampa in 2008. Lissette Campos Tom Looby Joseph Clark Cathy Lynch, MD Cindy Coney Gene Marshall CAROL CROFTON, Advertising Coordinator Honorable Virginia Covington Winnie Magnon Marvel Carol Crofton joined The Junior League of Tampa in 2014. She is Sheff Crowder Honorable Sandy Murman originally from Michigan. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with Honorable Janet Cruz Ronda Parag her dog, Kodi, socializing with friends, and red wine. Bruce Faulmann Kelley Parris Mark Fernandez Heidi Shimberg Elizabeth Fowler Ian Smith JULIE BERLICK, Photographer Elizabeth Frazier Marlene Spalten Julie Berlick is a Florida native from Ocala, Florida. Julie has been Yvonne Fry Jonathan Stein John Giordano Honorable Dana Young living in the Tampa Bay area since 2006 and joined The Junior League Miray Holmes of Tampa in 2010. She works as an attorney in support of the United States Attorney's Office practicing asset forfeiture. In her free time, she enjoys photography and spending time with her dog. THE SANDSPUR, the official magazine of The Junior League of Tampa is published four times a year. For advertising, please email: SANDSPUR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIE BERLICK [email protected] or call (813) 254-1734 Learn more about The Sandspur Contributing The Junior League of Tampa | 87 Columbia Drive | Tampa, FL 33606 www.jltampa.org Writers throughout the magazine. www.jltampa.org | 5

WHAT'S INSIDE | feature stories

LEADING THE WAY The number of women in STEM-related careers is increasing. Meet the JLT members who are paving a 24 path for other women.

REDEFINING POWER We take a look at the true meaning of empowerment and the impact women have on the League and our 26 community.

MANAGEMENT COUNCIL This year JLT added a new leadership structure, providing more support to committee chairs and 28 taking over day-to-day operations. Hear from the managers who are leading this charge.

EMPOWERMENT When we are empowered, we can build stronger communities. We ask the question: what does 30 empowerment mean to you?

TIMELINE: EMPOWERMENT Discover key events throughout the history of The Junior League of Tampa and in our country that 32 have shaped our world and our community.

STEWARDSHIP: GIVING TO COMMEMORATIVE FUND Learn how a donation to Commemorative Fund recognizes League members while also investing in 40 the League’s future.

IN EVERY ISSUE ON THE COVER Empowerment Creates Annual Campaign | 36 Letters to the League | 10 Opportunities Behind the Balustrades | 9 Out and About | 52 We have so many roles in our professional, personal, and Sustainer Interview | 18 volunteer lives. We share how Commemorative Gifts | 42 The Junior League of Tampa empowers us to do all that Editor's Letter | 4 Who's Who | 48 through training and mentoring opportunities to improve our Endowment Fund | 46 Connect With Us | 54 lives and those we serve. Designed by Sensory 5

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OUR MISSION

Founded in 1926, The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. is an organization of 1,800 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, STACY CARLSON and improving communities through President effective action and leadership of Active Since 2005 trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Power Lies Within STACY CARLSON

I recently read this quote: Our greatness lies keeps their time at the League limited, maybe not so much in being able to remake the even through an "at home" placement. There are world... as in being able to remake ourselves. volunteer opportunities in finance, fundraising, Mahatma Gandhi. It reminded me of the lasting community projects, and research to name a few. legacy of the League of "developing women to The choices are limitless and as members we are become community and civic leaders and highly empowered to pick the pathway that makes the skilled volunteers" and how that starts with our most sense for us and considers where we are in value of empowerment. our personal life and development.

Empowerment is an interesting value term for me. But it is not only in the development of women By definition, "empower" suggests that somehow where the value of empowerment plays out in the as members of JLT we are waiting for someone League. This value also applies to our approach to give us the power of self-determination. But in to engaging with our community partners and fact, the power already lies within us to make the the beneficiaries of their work. We work in choices that bring us the greatest potential for ways that support individuals to enable them to growth. The duty is really on us as individuals overcome their sense of powerlessness and lack to make decisions for ourselves that will of influence and reach a place of confidence with maximize our opportunities for success, in the their skills and talents. Our focus on training, even League and beyond. in the community, is one of the ways we look to empower individuals with the awareness of what The beauty of the League is there is much is possible and their role in making it happen. autonomy to make the choices that will help each of us reach our individual goals as volunteers, Empowerment at JLT is based on focusing leaders, friends, professionals, family members, on individuals’ and organizations’ strengths and more. One basic premise in our work is and building upon them to reach a high level meeting our members where they are and of achievement. Collectively, the League’s creating a safe environment to try new things. commitment to empowerment is what gives us We don’t expect members to be ready to be our strength to reach our goals and maximize President tomorrow or to even be a well-trained the quality of life for members and those who volunteer immediately upon joining. This is why we serve. the League exists and why you see so much attention paid to formal training, meaningful Shine Brightly! places for volunteering and matching member interests with community needs.

The League provides more than a thousand ways to serve each and every year. Members can decide a pathway that stretches their skills into unknown territory or stick with something Stacy Carlson, Ph.D. safe and comfortable. They can pick a path President, 2015 – 2016 that requires a lot of volunteer time or one that

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On April 2, 2016, The Junior League of Tampa Harvey Partrick was the first President of the twenty- will celebrate its 90th Anniversary! In 90 years two member organization with annual dues at $10. our League’s commitment to the community has Soon after, the Junior Service League became remained unwavering as we have helped build a a member of the Association of Junior Leagues healthier, more educated, and strong community of America. The League donated approximately for Hillsborough County's children and families. Our $1,000 to community projects in its first full year. 1,800 plus members provide more than 50,000 Members ferried low-income children to City Hall, hours of service to the community each year, valued where a dentist offered free treatments to the at $1,160,000 while investing more than $340,000 needy. Members volunteered at the Pine Health additionally annually through our projects. Over our Preventorium for sick children and at a residence for 90 years, we have touched the lives of many — the the mentally ill. Meanwhile, membership began to elderly, the sick, the homeless, and families and grow as more women were drawn to the community children in need — and we have influenced the service orientation of the League. quality of education, the arts, the environment, and human services within our community. As a part of developing the nonprofit skills of our members, fundraising events and social In the beginning, a group of like-minded women entrepreneurship ventures, like our famous organized the Junior Service League of Tampa. Marion cookbooks, have always been a part of our

JENNY OLSON Jenny has been an Active since 2007 and is a member of the 90th Gala committee. She works as a Defense Intelligence Agency Analyst at Central Command and also serves as a Public Affairs Officer and Para-Commando as an Army Reserve Major at Special Operations 14 Command. Most importantly, she is a mother to three children and wife to Paul Olson.

programming. Our award-winning Gasparilla community. We will celebrate our accomplishments, Cookbook, originally published in 1961, has been our combined efforts to make Tampa a better place, a great fundraising item. The cookbook got a and our common commitment to community impact boost when First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was through voluntarism with a very special event. photographed at the New York World’s Fair holding one. The Follies and Trinkets and Treasures were The Emerald Anniversary event will take place on other fundraising events that helped the League Saturday, April 2nd, at the Tampa Museum of Art deepen its reach in the community. This past year we from 7 – 11 p.m. Guests will enjoy food and drinks hit a record for our Holiday Gift Market, with 16,684 provided by Mise En Place and live entertainment shoppers coming through the door! 100% of net by The Bus Stop Band, and the presentation of the proceeds raised by The Junior League of Tampa Sustainer of the Year Award will be a highlight of through Holiday Gift Market supports the League’s the evening. Tickets start at $150 per person, with programs and community projects in the areas of sponsorship opportunities available. We look forward child welfare and education. to celebrating with you! Visit www.jltampa.org for ticket information. As we enter the 90th year of The Junior League of Tampa it is hard to believe that 22 women created an organization that has achieved so much for our

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Sustainers: Empowering Each

If you look at the through the comprehensive leadership training and publications of the placement experience that the League provided, we League we get in our too were empowered to impact the community. mail today, you will see Not only does the League have a 90-year history 2015–2016 that The Junior League of of opportunities for training, leadership, and service Sustainer Officers Tampa is guided by its but this same experience also provides the pathway values: voluntarism, to other opportunities outside the League. One Sustainer President Susan Kynes Baldwin empowerment, may find herself speaking at a national or local collaboration, conference, working on a legislative agenda, feeding Vice President Denise Cassedy advocacy, and the hungry, or putting on a birthday party for a foster stewardship. child. The diverse opportunities are unlimited as the Recording Secretary In years past, it League equips its membership to go out and serve Jan Gruetzmacher was our position others. So not only are we, as League members, Corresponding Secretary statements — which individually impacted, but so is the community we Anne DePury involved the arts, aging, serve. environment, children, and education – that directed our One of the important ways that we as Sustainers efforts in the community. While the continue to support each other in our individual focus may appear somewhat different on the page, growth is by coming together at different events if you think about it the outcome is very similar. Prior throughout the year that appeal to all ages. We get to this shift, we, too, used these values to impact to reinforce our longstanding friendships while also the community in the areas we worked which were meeting new Sustainers and learning about what we identified by the position statements. all are doing in the community.

The League defines empowerment as "providing Sustainers have had a busy fall calendar, and training and mentoring opportunities to develop many thanks to all of those who chaired a host of and empower the members and those they serve successful events. We kicked off the year with a to improve their lives and the lives of others." From well-attended Back to the League Day, hosted by my perspective, we have always empowered the the Actives. It was announced that the SUSTAINER community through our volunteer activities and OF THE YEAR will be presented at the 90th initiatives and projects in the community. In turn, anniversary gala on April 2nd. Please make plans to

The Sustainer Fall Cocktail Party, chaired by Marte Watson and Marie Preston, at the Davis Island home of Karen and Vince Palori. 18 | Winter 2015 Other and Our Community. by SUSAN KYNES BALDWIN

attend early so we can support the recipient at this year – the Actives do a banner job putting on such special event in League history. It proves to be a fun a massive event. Times have changed since the evening, to boot! warehouse shifts for the Thrift Sale...

Thank you Gail Levine for sharing your beautiful art Our Feeding Tampa Bay bagging was held on a collection, your home, and gracious hospitality with Saturday in November. Denise Cassedy spearheaded a very appreciative group of Sustainers for our Arts this event assisting Actives packing food packages & Antiques event. It was a perfect morning thanks to for school children to have something to eat over Nadyne Hines and Marsha Lane. Plan on joining us the weekend. There has been an increase in interest for the Spring Arts & Antiques program. I had no idea for opportunities for Sustainers to volunteer in the what a wonderful time I was missing! community, and we continue to work to provide resources for these opportunities. Lunch Bunch and Fall Bridge were well attended and a great opportunity to spend time with friends new As I think about the past year and our new year and old alike. Thank you to Denise Rasmussen and ahead, I am thankful for all of the generations of Gwyn Schabacker for bridge and Eryn Hodge and women that continue to empower one another and our Ruth Giordano for a sold-out crowd at Ulele. These community. We are an amazing bunch of women, and events will also be held in the spring, so check The I look forward to spending even more time learning Spur of the Moment and Sandblast for those dates. from you in the months ahead.

The highlight of our fall events was definitely the lovely Fall Cocktail Party held at the home of Vince Sincerely, and Karen Palori. Marte Watson and Marie Preston – along with a great host committee – orchestrated this starlit event overlooking Tampa Bay. Over 130 guests came out, making it the highest attended cocktail Susan Kynes Baldwin party yet. Sustainer President The fall meeting at the Holiday Gift Market proved to be a success thanks to Beth Schatzberg and Ginger Doherty. The HGM was a huge success again this

www.jltampa.org | 19 Upcoming Sustainer Events

Sustainer Fall Meeting & Luncheon at Holiday February 24 Gift Market Two great training events:

• 6:15PM: "INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINERHOOD" PANEL Thinking about becoming a Sustainer, or are you a new Sustainer who wants to know more about opportunities available during this next chapter of your League experience? Join us for this discussion of what Sustainerhood has to offer? All Sustainers or those thinking about becoming a Sustainer are welcome.

• 7PM: SUSTAINER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FINDER Join us as we hear from Commissioner Sandy Murman about this new partnership the League has with the Women's Exchange, a group that Commissioner Murman helped establish. This is an easy way for Sustainers to learn about ways to volunteer and join boards in our community. March 2 Day at the Races at Tampa Bay Downs. Exclusive to JLT Sustainers and their spouses. April 2 90th Anniversary Gala at the Tampa Museum of Art April 14 Sustainer Spring Meeting and Luncheon at League HQ

Keep an eye out in the Sustainer Sandblast for more events this spring: Lunch Bunch, Arts & Antiques, and Bridge!

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by DULCINEA KIMREY Women are breaking the mold in leadership because they wondered what sparked my and in careers in science, technology, interest to be an engineer," she said. "I was engineering, and math (STEM). just better at math than I was at English."

According to the U.S. Department Dr. Theresa Lohmiller joined the League in of Commerce, women are vastly 2011 as a transfer from Jacksonville. As a underrepresented in STEM jobs and physician for the James A. Haley Veterans’ leadership positions. Less than 25 percent Hospital in Tampa, she treats patients who of people in the STEM field are women. But have served in recent military operations as positive changes have been made over the well as those who fought in World War II. years. Just a few decades ago, a female doctor or engineer was a rarity in a hospital "A large portion of my patients have mental or firm, but their numbers increasing. health issues," she said. "The age range of those I have seen is from 18 to a patient who Caroline Smith has been a member of was close to 100." She has also cared for The Junior League of Tampa since 2007. veterans from conflicts and wars in Vietnam, She was one of a handful of women in Iraq, Korea and Afghanistan. her graduate engineering courses at the University of Florida. "In my smaller classes Theresa is proud of the work she is doing we probably had two or three women," and the care she gives her patients. She is she said. "But I feel like it’s getting better." grateful for a career that gives young girls a Caroline is also a hiring manager at her firm, role model to look up to. "It’s wonderful to managing seven people and overseeing have a rewarding job," said Theresa. million dollar road contracts. Although Nancy Hepner has what could "My parents never pigeonholed me. But they be seen as a traditional "woman's job" as a did question me when I went into engineering flight attendant at MacDill Air Force Base,

DULCINEA KIMREY Dulcinea Kimrey is a former newspaper reporter and now works in communications for a global non-profit. She is married to Bill and they have a dog named Marlowe. She transferred to JLT from the Junior League of McAllen in 2005. 24 | Winter 2015 EMPOWERMENT www.jltampa.org | 25 www.jltampa.org | She also fought in Operation Enduring Freedom 2 and 3, security." flying soldiers into a "false sense of or near the combat called test flying areas. "I (flew) them figure it out. She as close as I could she would fly it and and hoped to God to wrong with the aircraft, see them in the chow hall a 2003. If there was something couple of days later," she said. couple later," days of tours in Afghanistan in 2002 and "(The is a little war) different than from the UnitedStates Military Academy at West Point. As a child, she attended a school in New Jersey thatchanged a co-ed into school. Jen said she learned a young age at that anything boys could do, girls could also do. people lot of happy not were that the "A school was forced to goco-ed," she recalled. a minority.""I never felt like Jen tried out the for water polo team, and ended team. up on the boys' "I think there was her at a gender school, gap" she said. "But as a sisterhood, also were we stubborn that weren’t we going to let anyone beat us." It was that competitive spirit that propelled her through and West Point on to become a test pilot Chinook for helicopters during two it is now." While a leader work, at Jen said she joined the League to expand her leadership skills in other ways. "It was the one of best decisions I’ve made," she ever said. "The Junior League understanding refocused my what of it means to be a leader." Jen feels the same about way her League friends as she does her female West of Point friends. "The League other is my sisterhood," she said. she actually serves on the flight that crew shuttles heads state, of foreign leaders and dignitaries, and military officers all around the globe and a little closer to home, making her much so more than the old fashioned stereotype the of "stewardess." Nancy has been in The Junior League of and recently became a since 2011 Tampa Sustainer. She has been in the U.S. Air Force White years and holds a Yankee 16 for security clearance, which means she can be alone with the President and Vice President without their security detail. Nancy flown with said President she's Barack Obama, Biden, Joe Vice President former Secretary State of Hillary Clinton and former Speaker the of House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. She also recalls flying on Air Force the 2, plane the Vice President uses. "Most the of time flew we him from Washington DC to Delaware," she said, "a 17-minute flight." Out all of the people met, she’s she said that Nancy Pelosi was the one who made the biggest impression "She would juston her. bring stacks and stacks paperwork of and work the entire flight,"she said. Nancy being says a woman in the military has changed drastically the over years. She is proud the of career she has chosen. Jen Steele is another woman in the military, serving as a Battalion Commander Fort at Hood in Killeen, She is a nonresident Texas. being before joining in 2011 Active JLT, of transferred out state. of She has served in the U.S. Army more for than 20 years, after being women the one to graduate of few It’s Time to Redefine "POWER" Getting beyond the numbers to better assess women’s true impact

by SUZANNE OAKS BROWNSTEIN

You can’t visit a corporate website these Yes, the numbers look bad... days without coming across the words "women's leadership development" or To get to the heart of what empowerment "empowerment" somewhere in its pages. is, we must look to its root: power. What does power actually mean? Inside companies, there’s a steep uptick in leadership initiatives for women, promising One way of measuring power would be to female managers greater opportunities for quantify women's organizational leadership EMPOWERMENT advancement. You'll find these programs along traditional metrics – e.g., numbers across the more traditionally "male" sectors in a boardroom, behind the CEO desk, or like tech as well as those with a longer populating the executive ranks. Here are history of female leadership, such as retail some recent statistics from the S&P 500: and consumer goods. Apple sponsors • % of women on boards: 19.2% affinity groups for women employees • % of women CEOs: 4.4% – Women@Apple and Women@Apple- • % of women executive/senior-level Tech; Target hosted its own women's officers/managers: 25.1% empowerment fanfare for employees when [Source: Catalyst. Pyramid: Women in S&P 500 Sheryl Sandberg’s book launched, with Companies. New York: Catalyst, October 13, 2015.] female execs sharing their own "lean in moments"; and Johnson & Johnson has one The numbers don't lie. If we ask the of the longest-running women’s executive question of where women are acquiring programs — the "Women’s Leadership power within companies, the answer is Initiative," now over 20 years old. that there is still a dramatic lack of parity compared with our male colleagues. Many companies echo this focus on women The labor force in the S&P 500 is 45% in their public marketing campaigns, women, but the channel of women getting devoting big budgets to promote female promoted, especially at the top of the ranks, empowerment in a variety of different is extremely narrow. guises. Brands like Dove, Verizon, and Nike create women's/girls' empowerment But, what if we’re asking the wrong storylines to sell more product by "changing question? What if we didn’t assess the the conversation" around ideas about power of women by the positional authority women's beauty, athletic ability, or at least they wield, but by the actual influence they their love of math. are having on the world around us?

Do these corporate exclamations about Defining "power" a little differently women's "empowerment" have anything to do with the actual *power* of women in In an article for Forbes, writer Jenna America today? What is "empowerment" Goudreau (now at Business Insider) anyway? interviewed a number of top women leaders

SUZANNE OAKS BROWNSTEIN Suzanne is a Managing Director with Temin and Company, a New York-based marketing and communications consultancy which advises corporations and not-for-profit organizations, their leadership teams, and their boards. She serves on the board of directors of 26 | Winter 2015 WEDU and the development committee of Feeding Tampa Bay. Suzanne is Sustainer Liaison of The Junior League of Tampa. EMPOWERMENT on what "power" means to them. The words giving, etc. – and combining them into a of these two CEOs in particular stand out: highly strategic, multi-layered, overarching realization of "empowerment" for women. Denise Morrison, President and CEO of Importantly, we in the League can bypass Campbell’s Soup: "I think leadership is the jockeying for leadership positions service, and there is power in that giving: versus male colleagues, and go straight to help people, to inspire and motivate them into these roles where we can be of service to reach their fullest potential." from Day 1.

Mindy Grossman, CEO, HSN Inc.: "I’ve Our power, then, derives from that service always had a philosophy that position we offer. Yes, we can compete just as well doesn't define power. Impact defines power. – if not better! – than our male peers in What impact are you making on people? our work lives or in academic or creative ...Power comes from the relationships pursuits. But the League allows us this you build. Are you truly creating value and "parallel path" to power where we don't having impact?" have to compete with men for coveted leadership roles. Notice some key words here: Service. Giving. Potential. Relationships. Impact. Companies are losing out by bypassing one of their most valuable resources in Power, to these CEOs Morrison and not putting women in the positions they Grossman, isn't about having a woman at deserve. But being in other positions the top of the C-suite or getting X number often frees up women to serve in other of women on a board. Power is about capacities, such as the League. leveraging what you have to offer people, and using that leverage to make an impact. By bypassing glass-ceiling struggles in our volunteer service lives, we can more Leveraging this new definition of efficiently get down to the business at hand power in the League of giving back to the community, helping train our fellow members, and building a Now look at The Junior League of Tampa culture of women’s empowerment. website, on the About Us page. These same words are all over our JLT Mission Most important, this empowerment and Values statements: service, giving, doesn't have to be defined by oppositional potential, relationships, impact. metrics that pose women against men in competing for a bigger slice of the pie (like What the League is doing is taking these all those bleak statistics above). Instead, essential ingredients of power – service, empowerment can be a truly expansive definition of giving women the power and tools to be able to make a positive impact on their community.

www.jltampa.orgwww.jltampa.org || 27 EMPOWERMENT Management Council Expanding Leadership Opportunities

by PATTI LEE

Walking into the boardroom of The Junior new leadership team now gathers. Nicole League of Tampa Headquarters feels Hubbard, JLT President-Elect, calls the like being transported in time to the early monthly Management Council meeting to 1900s. order. Shortly after, a group of nine Junior League of Tampa leaders begin reviewing Holiday Gift Market analytics that outline Gilded mirrors flank a deep wooden ticket sales and attendance by population, entry door. location, time of day, and no shows. During the meeting, each woman reviews and analyzes the League dashboard, a report Classic upholstered chairs and that summarizes internal data – attendance curtains surround the large at events and meetings, actual spend against budgets, volunteer hours by group. mahogany table and gold chandelier. The business intelligence reflected in these reports demonstrates leading edge technology and in-depth research that A side table supports a delicate silver would impress even those in the private tea set and a porcelain vase. sector. Leaders share best practices about managing more effectively and work But within this historic-looking setting, together to maximize collaborations across where so many Executive Boards have all facets of the League’s activities. met throughout the League's history, a It immediately becomes clear that the

PATTI LEE Originally from Southern California, Patti Lee received her bachelor's and master's degree from Cornell University. She and her husband live in Apollo Beach with their two boys. Patti is the Global Compensation Director for Syniverse. 28 | Winter 2015 Management Council is a group of women who are EMPOWERMENT passionate about the success of The Junior League of Tampa.

In addition to the value members of the Council provide to The Junior League of Tampa, it quickly becomes apparent that being on the Management Council is a challenge that empowers members in extraordinary ways. While the Executive Board provides the strategic vision for the League, the Management Council handles the day-to-day operations, each managing a group of Committee Chairs. Management Council was introduced this year as a way to expand leadership opportunities in the League, create more capacity to support committee chairs and free up time for the Executive Board to focus on addressing longer term League issues and strengthening community relationships with project partners, donors, the media and other stakeholders.

Nicole, as a part of her duties as President-Elect, facilitates Management Council and keeps the connection to the Executive Board. Because this is the first year for the Management Council, Nicole explains that this group of leaders has faced new challenges and acted as trailblazers.

"There is no roadmap," she said. "It’s difficult to know what to expect." But Nicole is proud that the Managers have "grown by leaps and bounds," adding that, "they have had to make some very big decisions and step outside their comfort zones."

Megan Bock, Membership Manager, said being on Management Council has helped her improve her network, discover a wealth of talent within the League, and help develop stronger problem-solving skills.

"I am constantly impressed by the women I work with… they are full of strength and passion for our community," Megan said.

For Operations Manager Caroline Vostrejs, being on Management Council helps her feel empowered.

"Understanding the responsibility and impact that we have on our projects, our members, (on) the community is a something that I do not forget," she said. "It is something that both humbles me and empowers me."

Each of the Managers see the inner workings of the League and learn how their decisions have lasting impacts.

"On Management Council, I am really able to have a voice," Megan said. "We are able to shape the future of the League and create the best experience possible for our members." www.jltampa.orgwww.jltampa.org || 29 30 30 EMPOWERMENT ANGELA PARONE ANGELA spends her work days at Amalie Arena as their Event Marketing Manager advertising concerts and events totheTampa concerts daysatAmalieArenaastheirEventMarketing Manageradvertising spends herwork Baycommunity. Angela Parone yearJLT Mentor.Angela isasecond withTheSandspurandasaLuminaries Placement hasdoubleplacement Active who Together: WE CAN IMPROVE CAN WE LIVES WHO SHOULD BE EMPOWERED? power isallabout? power isn’tthem togive backtotheircommunities; thatwhatgirl inspire and agesandbackgrounds, support women ofall in The Junior League Tampa. of Toconnect,educateand Now takethisandmultiply itby morethan members 1,800 around you. feeling more bytheinfluences empowered ultimately andbigger, you roll withthemgetting bigger as anindividual, you thatempower andpartners members around youisthesnow.community Once youcombine areonesnowballandthe I lookatit likethis-you reach myowngoals. myself to meempower wantto makes seeing theirsuccesses havegreat influenceonmylifeandwhatIdo a empowered. are who aroundme Those withothers myself surrounding by seeingand empowered Personally, Ifeel ANGELA PARONE by ANGELA ME. EMPOWERMENT www.jltampa.org | 31 www.jltampa.org |

YOU. WHO SHOULD BE EMPOWERED? BE SHOULD WHO I can empower others BY: I can empower The person that empowers me the me IS: most personThe that empowers I feel empowered WHEN:I feel empowered Take a moment to think about what empowers you. you. empowers about what think to a moment Take dream, discover? or explore to you empowers What Grab a pen. The Junior League of Tampa (JLT) is dedicated to the (JLT) serviceThe Junior League Tampa our of community, of members and partners and continually aspires to the organizational value of EMPOWERMENT providing by training and mentoring opportunities to develop and empower our members and those serve we their to improve lives and the lives others. of How many times seen you have someone in the community and looked up to them? A mother juggling groceries and kids in her grocery cart; a teacher who goes the extra mile toteach and tutor a child who needs it; a business owner who works twenty hour to their keep days business alive; a League president that volunteers in the community friendon working top of and coworker, as confidant. a full daughter, time mother, by ANGELA PARONE WE CAN IMPROVE LIVESWE CAN IMPROVE EMPOWERMENT

The Junior League of Tampa is dedicated to the service of our community, members, and partners. The League values the empowerment of its members by providing training and mentoring opportunities to women, while improving their lives and the lives of those we serve.

As a volunteer, we should be empowered to dream, explore, and discover. In The Junior League of Tampa, we have the power of our 1800 members to connect, educate, and support women and children in our community. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty through our initiatives in education and child welfare.

1963: President 1945: Former First 1926: John F. Kennedy Lady and Junior Tampa was assassinated League of the Junior in Dallas on City of New York Service November 22. League member Eleanor started to Roosevelt becomes 1932: Amelia Earhart empower the American makes the first solo Tampa delegate for the flight by a woman residents. recently formed 1954: Public across the Atlantic. United Nations. schools begin integrating.

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1967: 1920: 1955: Rosa Parks' Provisional The 19 th refusal to give up Education Amendment 1929: 1931: JLT 1945: Three Tampa her seat to a white changed to to the U. S. The Great Salvage members are actively man on a bus, and one week Constitution Depression Shop involved in Women her subsequent seminar gives women begins and creates Army Corps (or WAC) arrest, is used program. the right to lasts until the sewing and Red Cross. The to launch the vote. late 1930s. jobs for league strongly takes Montgomery Bus unemployed exception to the phrase Boycott. women "young women of during leisure," saying "our the Great lives have changed." Depression.

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World Events KEY

1972: Sustainer of the Year award begins. Georgia McDonald is 2005: crowned the Condoleezza Rice first recipient. is the first African- 1990: Training American woman Committee to serve as U.S. begins. Secretary of State. 2009: Jane Castor becomes first female Tampa Police 1979: Mother Chief. Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in the slums of 2013-2014: Calcutta, India. Largest 1993: Janet Reno provisional is the first woman class in JLT Attorney General of history. the United States.

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1972: Title IX of the Education Amendments bans sex discrimination 1993: in schools. Enrollment Willingness to of women in athletics Serve/Lead 2002: programs and PDEC begins. professional schools 1983: 2012: increases dramatically. Sally Ride Sara Blakely becomes becomes the first the youngest American self-made 1981: woman to female Sandra Day travel in billionaire. O’Connor space. is the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. 1969: AJLA president speaks at JLT.

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www.jltampa.org | 37 Nicki Mohr Hall♦ Karyn Maguregui♦ Elise O'Malley♦♦ Danielle Roverts♦ Michelle Hamilton♦ Tiffany Avril Maholm♦ Jennifer and Paul Olson♦♦ Jennifer Russo♦ Caitlin Hamlin Leah Maitland♦ Tobi Olusola Andrea Sahawneh♦ Kay and John Hammer, Jr.♦ Molly M. Malloy♦ Mackenzie Ombris♦ Priscilla Sale♦ Stephanie Hammersand Christine Malpartida♦♦ Danielle Osbrach♦ Shannon Sampson♦ Lauren Hanley♦ Kayley Pace♦ Johanna Sanchez Sally Hardee♦♦♦ Carson Padgett♦ Lauren Sanchez♦ Kelli and Buddy Hardiman♦♦ Alex H. Palermo♦ Julie Scalfaro♦♦ Elizabeth Harris♦♦ Megan Pannell Caroline Schabacker♦ Cali Harrison♦ Jillian Pantano♦ Stephanie Schroeder♦ Alexandria Hartig♦ Carissa and Steven Parisi Katherine Scott♦♦ Ashley Hayes♦ Lindsey Parks♦♦ Kristin and Ryan Scully Allison Hebert♦ Angela Parone♦ The Seaverson Family - Mary Helton♦ Courtney Parrott♦ Erin, Marc and Ruby♦♦ Miranda Henderson♦ Mr. and Mrs. Andy Nicole Seeley Carrie Ann Henry♦ Peluso Laura and Grant Shaw♦♦ Heather Hernandez♦ Katie Perkey♦ Jacqueline Sheppard Dana Hess♦ Katie Persons♦ Meredith Sheridan Jennifer Hettinger♦ Christie Pesce Lyndsey E. Siara♦ Marissa Holdorf♦♦ Molly Phillips♦ Denyse Sierra Jacqueline Horne Barbara and Nat Pieper Brook Simmons Kaitlin Howell Jamie Planas♦ Dr. and Mrs. Ross Simon♦ Alison Huffaker♦ Summer Popejoy Julie Simonsen♦♦ Luke Huffmaster♦ Mandy Portaro♦ Allison Kirkwood Simpson Noah Huffmaster♦ Danielle Post♦♦ Jennifer and Sam Singleton♦ Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hui♦ Jen Prater Dorimar Siverio-Minardi♦♦ Mary Beth Hunt♦♦ Catie Prawer♦♦ Meghan and Ryan Sladek♦♦ Karen Hussey♦ Annie Price Allison Smedley♦ Marissa Moss Hyman / Marissa Jennifer Putnam♦ Amanda Smith♦♦ Moss Photography♦♦ Mallory Raby Amber Smith♦ Monica Illas♦ Brandi and Jordan Maniscalco♦ Gael Ragone♦ Darla Smoak♦ Kristin and Andrew Ingram♦ Kimy Marino♦ Naseem Rahman Elisha M. Snyder♦ Elise and Ian Ippolito♦♦ Danielle Marone♦ Caitlin and Taylor Ralph♦ Michelle Spivey Rachel Jackson♦♦ Dossie Marrone♦ Cindy Ramm♦♦ Brittany Stahl♦ Aleks Jagiella♦ Sarah Martisek Kara Rapozo♦ Sophie Steinberg Ellen and Jeff James♦♦ Jamie Massaro♦ Lisa Reeves♦♦ Abby Stevens♦ Alexandria Jano Mae Mastrorio♦ Lauren Reid Karla Stevenson♦ Emery Johannes Esther Mathew♦ Mrs. Brooks Reilly♦♦ Laura Stevenson♦♦♦ Ashley Johnson♦ Marysue and Jim Mathews♦♦ Hayley Reteneller♦ Lauren Companioni Strahan♦ Mary Hope Johnson♦♦ Erika M. Matos♦ Steve, Clara, and Corey Jessica Strathman Jennifer and D. Blaine Lydia Mauritson♦ Reynolds♦♦ Jessica Stravino♦ Johnson♦♦♦ Amanda May♦♦ Erin Reynolds♦♦ Shannon Strong♦ Mrs. Jennifer Johnson♦♦ Kendra McCan♦ The Richey Family♦ Karlin Strube Kaitlyn Johnson Maggie McCleland♦ Kitty Riggs♦ Mollie Stull♦ Jess and Katie Johnson♦♦ Kristen McFarland♦ Michelle Riisma♦♦ Ashley Stultz♦ Lauren Johnson♦ Vivian Santiago McIlrath♦ Megan Rindone♦♦ Lauren Suarez♦ Sandra Johnson♦ Sara McIntire♦♦ Barbie Roberts♦ Katherine A. Sultenfuss♦ Taylor and Wesley Jones♦♦ Kimberly McLaren♦ Heather and Adam Robyak♦♦ Mychael Sumby♦ Bonnie H. Judy♦ Tara McLaughlin♦♦ Amanda Rockwood♦ Cindi Sutton♦ Sheila and Craig Kauffmann Nicole Melendez♦♦ Jennifer Rodgers♦ Paulina Tam♦ Natalie LaRosa Kelly♦ Sara Melvin♦ Jessie Roeder♦ Ashley Tardiff♦ Mandy Kimmel Janelle M. Miller♦ Charlsey Roman♦♦ Dulcinea and Bill Kimrey♦ Shelly Mitchell Lauren Rose LaKisha M. Kinsey-Sallis♦ Kat Molinari♦ Alissa Kranz Sondra Monroe-Stockton♦ Lauren Kuschel♦ Jennifer Moore♦ Heather and Dan Kutina♦ Leah and JR Morell♦ Malloy and Nate Lacktman♦♦ Jessica M. Fitzgerald♦♦ Shawn D. Lambert♦ Lindsay Morgan♦ Lindsay Ledo Victoria Motes♦ Lauren Lee♦ Hal and Anne Mullis♦ Rachel Lee♦♦ Julie and Jim Murphy♦ Stephanie and Eric Leonard♦♦ Cassidy Murray♦ Brooke Leske♦ Ashley Musolino♦ Cassie Levy Alissa Myers Kat Lewis♦ Anne Myers♦♦ Ms. Camille L. Liebnitzky Erika Myers♦♦ Regan Lineberger Sarah Myers♦ Sarah Ling♦ Kristin Nail♦ Theresa Lohmiller♦ Stacey Borsik Niebles♦ Missie Lopez Emily Nolan Michelle Mabe♦ Colleen O'Brien Heather Mackin♦ Emily O'Connor Erin Macy♦ Jacqueline H. O'Connor♦♦

38 | Winter 2015 HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR Publix Super Markets, Inc.

BRONZE SPONSOR The Bank of Tampa-Women Connected♦♦♦

IN-KIND 717 and Ava♦ Anna Bavaro / Bavaro's Pizza Napolitana & Pastaria Balloon Sunsations♦ Blue Moon Trading Co. Boca Kitchen Bar Market Brittany Anderson Photography♦ Cheese Please♦ Ciccios Restaurant Group Clementine Monograms♦

Coco Cocktail

Avery and John Colman/

Uniform NameTape, Inc.♦♦

Disco Donuts

DKM Accessories

Jennifer L. Dutkowsky / Why Caitlyn Tierney♦ Nealy Wheat♦ Not Boutique♦ Anna Tosone Melissa Whitney ♦ DVC Marianna Tountasakis Jessica Wical ♦ Fitlife Foods Lynette Tozier♦ Christie Wilder ♦♦ FLORA Fine Flowers and Tara Triola/Swisstech Emily Williams♦♦ Events♦ Machinery Jennifer Williams♦ Happy's Home Centers♦ Heather and Aaron Trkovsky♦♦ Gail Wilson ♦♦ Hilton Tampa Downtown Monique Turley / ShutterBooth Loren Wilson ♦ Hyde Park Village Photo Booths♦ Melissa Winner Inpulse Entertainment Services Julia Vejins♦ Cari Wolczynski ♦ / Curtis Carrasco Kendra Velilla♦ Caroline Wright ♦ Jackson Dental, P.A. Nichole Vild Katie Wyatt ♦ Loralee Koontz, PA C / The Lisa Vodola♦ Lindsay Yarbrough♦ Mack Center♦♦ Kelley Volenec Cally Yvel ♦ Krewe of Queen Anne's Caroline Vostrejs♦♦ Lindsay Zadra Revenge Allison Wallrapp♦ Mrs. Kathryn Zahn ♦♦ La Teresita Restaurant Brandy Waltzer♦ Amanda Zambrano The Look Boutique Jennifer Ward♦ Bethany Zeller♦ Erika Myers♦♦ Laura Ward Rachal Camille Zutes ♦ The Poppy Boutique Laura Warren♦ Premier Beverage Christi Watson♦ MEDIA SPONSORS Premier Image Events Morgan Watts♦♦ Tampa Bay Metro Magazine ♦♦ Pro Health Caitlin Weber♦ Tampa Bay Times ♦♦ Rick Maupin Photography Kristin Wells♦ ♦ Sensory 5 Allison Welter♦ ♦ Southerndoe♦ Alyssa Wennlund♦ THE LUMINARIES SPONSORS Strictly Entertainment, Inc.♦ In Partnership with WEDU Monique Turley / ShutterBooth Photo Booths♦ LUMINARIES TABLE Wiand Guerra King P.A. SPONSORS Ye Loyal Krewe of Grace Ayman Rizkalla ♦ O'Malley

MULTI-YEAR DONOR DESIGNATIONS ♦= 2–4 years at any level ♦♦= 5–9 years at any level ♦♦♦= > 10 years at any level

Donor list as of January 19, 2016. If you believe your name has been omitted in error, please contact Fundraising Chair, Leslie Hodz at fundraising@ JLTampa.org

www.jltampa.org | 39 noun [stoo-erd-ship]

1. The position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc. by LINDSAY YARBROUGH

Stewardship is one of the core values of The Junior through our endowment fund for the future," said League of Tampa. In this issue of The Sandspur, we Ginny Daniel, Chair of the Endowment Fund. will show how the League lives this value through financial management. Donations of $10 or more to the Commemorative Fund are acknowledged and printed in The Sandspur along with the life event. COMMEMORATIVE FUND This commitment speaks to the sustainability of During every Junior League of Tampa General the League, but also to how much members feel Membership Meeting, a clipboard is passed around connected to each other. The League consists of a the room and with it, a chance to honor League group of women out to change the world, but they members who have had special life events. are also women who care about each other.

The Commemorative Fund is The Junior League of Sara Ling and Sara McIntire organize all of Tampa’s way of recognizing the achievements of its the donations and notify the member that a members while also contributing to our endowment. Commemorative Fund donation was made in The Endowment Fund is an investment account at her name. the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay held in perpetuity for the benefit of the League. "I love that I get to spread good news when notifying someone of a donation made in her honor," Sara Donating to the Commemorative McIntire said. "It really makes someone’s day to know Fund is a wonderful that a friend recognized them in this way." opportunity to say "congratulations" to fellow members for Here’s how to donate to the Any member anything from a who contributes to new job to a new Commemorative Fund: Commemorative Fund baby, or to offer a memorial gift for 1. ONLINE: http://www.jltampa.org/ donates on behalf of another those who have commemorative-gifts. Log-on and make a League member who has passed away. This donation from your desk or smart phone. had a life event. "gives our members 2. AT A GMM: Fill out the paperwork on the the opportunity to clipboard with the balloon during any General recognize or honor Membership Meeting. Cash, check or credit card someone now, but allows information can be submitted. the gift to live in perpetuity

40 | Winter 2015 "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." –Rishika Jain

Why I give to the COMMEMORATIVE FUND.

"By giving to the Commemorative Fund, I am honoring a member while donating to a cause near and dear to me," said Shannon Tompkins, a long time contributor to the Commemorative Fund.

Shannon has contributed consistently to the Commemorative Fund for more than five years because she feels it’s a unique way to celebrate a friend and support the League’s mission.

Shannon isn’t the only one who feels contributing to the Commemorative Fund is a wonderful way to contribute to the financial well-being of the League: last year, more than 100 people donated, raising $4,363.

LINDSAY YARBROUGH Lindsay is owner/lead artist of Lindsay Does Makeup, specializing in headshots, weddings and special occasions. She is also a local triathlete and loves jumping on the bike with her husband Matt, or just hanging out with her pug, Sophie. 41 A Commemorative Gift is a way to recognize a significant event in a Junior League member's life — joining in their celebration or thinking of them in a time of sorrow. Any occasion may be commemorated; below are a few ideas: • Celebrate birthdays, engagements, marriages, anniversaries, births, new jobs or promotions • Honor someone's service to JLT • Offer condolences to a member who has lost a loved one

To make a commemorative gift, simply fill out an envelope and place your donation inside (cash or check only) or scan the QR code to be taken directly to our online donation site (credit or debit card). All commemorative gifts support The Junior League of Tampa's endowment. To learn more or to make a gift, visit http://www.jltampa.org/commemorative-gifts For questions, contact [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Marcus and Victoria Motes, League's 2015-2016 Executive Jordan Donnelly, Nicole Hubbard on their new home Board on her new job at New York Life Sarah Kodadek Sarah Walters Caroline Foss as the Corporate Vice President, Selena Ward Search Engine Marketing Alison St. Cyr, Dayton Baird, Caroline Foss Megan Bock, for being named as a 2015 on her promotion to National Meghan McGuire for being named The Shining Star Tampa Bay Business Journal Account Manager at Mutual of of Management Council for July Up & Comer Omaha Lauren Bentz, 2015 Caroline Foss Susan Ellison on her new role at St. John's Caroline Vostrejs Ginny Veit Suzy Mendelson Episcopal Day School as a 1st Katie Cappy Jenny Spencer grade teacher! Selena Ward Lauri Burgess Dori Marlin, Caroline Foss Lynette Russell on her new job with the Tampa Ginny Veit Clara Booth Reynolds, JLT Nicole Hubbard Bay Business Journal Shannon Tompkins Sustainer

COMMEMORATIVE FUND Suzy Mendelson Caroline Vostrejs in her new role as CEO of Crisis Lauren Gstalder, Center of Tampa Bay Amanda Seifert, Ellen Boczarski, on her new job as Senior Caroline Foss on her new job as Human for being named as a 2015 Director, Distinguished Events Ginny Veit Resources Generalist at PCL Tampa Bay Business Journal —Florida Division for American Jenay Iurato Construction Up & Comer Cancer Society Katie Cappy Ginny Daniel Ginny Veit Ginny Veit Laura Everitt Lynette Russell Suzy Mendelson, Sarah Walters Lindsay Hernandez, on being named to the 2016 Gina Evans, for being named the Ida S. Baker Leadership Tampa class Cassandra Griggs-Fierson, for being named as a 2015 Diversity Educator of the Year for Caroline Foss on her promotion at AMIkids Tampa Bay Business Journal her school Jenay Iurato Shannon Tompkins Up & Comer Sara McIntire Lynette Russell Caroline Vostrejs Megan Bock Cathy Kamm, Ginny Veit Lisa Vodola, Meghan McGuire for being named as a 2015 Lynette Russell for being named as a 2015 Selena Ward Tampa Bay Business Journal Up Tampa Bay Business Journal & Comer Jennifer Del Valle, Up & Comer Terin Cremer, Caroline Foss on her new position Lauri Burgess on her promotion to Chief Human Caroline Vostrejs Nicole Dorr Lynette Russell Resources Officer at Bankers Ginny Veit Nicole Hubbard Financial Corporation Kate Caldarelli Jennifer Dunn, Susan Ellison Alex Palermo Laura Everitt for being named as a 2015 Lauren Gstalder Tampa Bay Business Journal Marie Hebbler, Trimeka Benjamin, Lynette Russell Up & Comer for being selected as a Business on rebranding her Digital Media Suzy Mendelson Rachel Lee Woman of the Year finalist in the Firm, SWIM Financial Services category by Ginny Veit Courtney Kennedy, Jenny Spencer, the Tampa Bay Business Journal Selena Ward on her new job at Tampa for being named The Shining Caroline Foss General Hospital in Operations Star of Management Council for Caroline Vostrejs Improvement August 2015 Jenay Iurato Shannon Tompkins Caroline Vostrejs Jenny Spencer In Honor of Caroline Vostrejs Jenay Iurato Katie Cappy Joanna Wickner Danielle Dennis, Katie Cappy Lynette Russell Suzy Mendelson for being appointed Strategic Megan Bock Meghan McGuire Planning Director of the Junior Meghan McGuire Melissa Knight Nodhturft

42 | Winter 2015 CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF

Abigail Tiffin, Hartley Merrill, Michael James Bradner, daughter of Dawn & Mike Tiffin daughter of Marissa & Michael son of Michele Murman Bradner Sara Evans Hyman Nicole Hubbard Sarah Kodadek Jenny Spencer Suzy Mendelson Sarah Walters JeanAnn Cone Bowdoin, Nora Ann, Andrew, daughter of Carlee & William daughter of Kristin & Ben Wells son of Alison & Dave Monahan Bowdoin Brittany Anderson Jennifer Johnson Cindy Coney Sara McIntire Susan Ellison Nora Mae, daughter of Stacey Bedard Beau, Jett Asher, Melissa Knight Nodhturft son of Joanna Chapman son of Laura & Scott Gattis Nicole Hubbard Caroline Foss Olivia & Jacob, Kate Caldarelli twins of Vicky Fiddelke Benjamin Bradley Mackie, Taylor Jones Ginny Daniel son of Elizabeth Mackie Katie Cappy Beth Thompson John Michael Byrne Jr., Lynette Russell Jenny Spencer son of Laura & John Byrne Suzy Mendelson Katina Markowski Caroline Vostrejs Lauren Gstalder Lynette Russell Sally Christine McIntire, Lynette Russell daughter of Sara & Peter McIntire Melissa Knight Nodhturft Josef Clark Webb, Amy Gomez Nicole Hubbard son of Andrea & Josh Webb Caroline Foss Caroline Vostrejs Ginny Daniel Blake William Hodz, Laura Everitt Jennifer Johnson son of Leslie and Adam Hodz Jenny Spencer Caroline Foss Julia & Sophia, Laura Everitt Ginny Veit twin daughters of Courtney Lynette Russell Jenny Spencer Haygood Nicole Hubbard Katie Cappy Caroline Foss Rachel Lee Katina Markowski Sarah Kodadek Kelly Lastra Julianna Elise, Sarah Ling Laura Everitt daughter of Brandi & Jordan Lauren Gstalder Maniscalco Sawyer Reese, Lynette Russell Caroline Vostrejs son of Sophie Steinberg Nicole Hubbard Shannon Tompkins Hannah Pothier Meghan McGuire Shannon Tompkins Collins Jane, daughter of Melissa and Ryan June Elethia Dicks, Teddy Bellamy, Foster daughter of Lauren & John Dicks son of Emily Bellamy Amanda May Melissa Knight Nodhturft Erin Annis Suzy Mendelson Ginny Daniel Luciana Catherine, Daphne Grace, daughter of Kaitlyn & Joe Statile daughter of Georgia & Lance Kane Ashley Hayes Sarah Walters Brittany Anderson Allie LaLonde and Love Bundles Easton Bush, Committee son of Jada & Derek Bush Nicole Hubbard Lucy Jones, Kat & John Molinari Elizabeth "Libby" Marie Parks, Ashley Hayes daughter of Lynda & Greg Parks Brittany Anderson Sarah Walters Mary Jean Mathew, Ellie Charlotte Kuschel, daughter of Esther and John daughter of Lauren & Eric Kuschel Mathew Ginny Daniel Dulcinea Kimrey Sarah Walters Taylor Jones Maverick James, Jenni Bell son of Brittany and Zach Anderson Frazier Lauren Ingram, Jordan Donnelly son of Kristin Ingram Meghan McGuire Brittany Anderson Ashley Hayes Danielle Dennis Harper Ann & Reed Allen, Ginny Veit twins of Jackie Medina Jenny Spencer Caroline Foss Kate Caldarelli Caroline Vostrejs Laura Everitt Ginny Veit Shannon Tompkins Lynette Russell Suzy Mendelson

www.jltampa.org | 43 BEST WISHES TO

Alicia Glasser, Laura Carmen, Courtney Loebel, on her engagement to JP Jenkins on her engagement to Steven on her marriage to Joe Cox Shannon Tompkins Capriati Jenny Spencer Erin Annis Sarah Walters Alissa Kranz, Sarah Walters on her engagement to Bert Flavia Bravo, McBride Lindsay Churton, on her marriage to Jason Ashley Hayes on her engagement to Nate Cinal Alexander Pill Ashley Tardiff Melissa Knight Nodhturft Allison Cory, Shannon Tompkins on her engagement to Cory Stahl Megan Miller, Rachel Lee on her engagement to Brian Jennifer Covington, Tetro on her marriage to Austin Allison Hebert, Ginny Veit Richardson on her engagement to LaMarcus Shannon Tompkins Edwards Barr Stainton Mychael Fenlon, Cindy Coney on her engagement to Stefan Jessica Morgan, Meghan McGuire Sumby on her marriage to Justin Susan Ellison Susan Ellison Fitzgerald Sara McIntire Ashley Musolino, Nichole Katulich, on her engagement to Tommy on her engagement to Mike Karla Stevenson, Howell Popovics on her marriage to Francesco Melissa Knight Nodhturft Melissa Knight Nodhturft Mastracchio Susan Ellison Stacy Carlson Shannon Tompkins

Ashley Tardiff, Sarah Martisek, Lucy Teague, on her engagement to Jack on her engagement to David on her marriage to Watters Moyer Garrett Garcia Jordan Donnelly Nikki Goldweitz Sarah Walters Shannon Tompkins Shannon Tompkins Brittany Lawler, Terin Cremer Suzy Mendelson on her engagement to Jordan Schrader Alex Haddad, Mychael Fenlon, Shannon Tompkins on her marriage to Anthony on her marriage to Palermo Stefan Sumby Cecelia Hardwick, Jenny Spencer Stacy Carlson COMMEMORATIVE FUND on her engagement to Danny Perez Allie LaLonde, Sarah Taylor, Ginny Daniel on her marriage to Ryan Torrence on her marriage to Martin Kate Caldarelli Gogliomella Courtney Loebel, Meghan McGuire Ashley Tardiff on her engagement to Joe Cox Shannon Tompkins Melissa Knight Nodhturft Caroline Vostrejs Jenny Spencer Cecelia Hardwick, Shannon Walsh, Melissa Knight Nodhturft on her marriage to Danny Perez on her marriage to Ray Tompkins Stacy Carlson Shannon Tompkins Caroline Foss Lynette Russell Ginny Daniel, Charlsey Reed, on her engagement to Mike on her marriage to Justin Roman Stacie Patterson, Garcia Jenny Spencer on her marriage to Matt Stuart Meghan McGuire Nicole Hubbard Caroline Foss Sara McIntire Sarah Ling Courtney Kennedy, Shannon Tompkins on her marriage to Jamie Cullen Shannon Tompkins Kitty Riggs, on her engagement to Mat Forenza Caroline Foss Lynette Russell

44 IN MEMORY OF

Maurice Harris, Brother of LaShune Harris Laura Everitt

Burleigh T. Wilkins, Father of Brita Wilkins Lincoln Ginny Veit Laura Everitt Lynette Russell Suzanne Brownstein

Sue McNevin, former JLT President and mother of Sustainer Mary McKnight Executive Board

Christine & Mike Campo, condolences for the loss of Mike's Dad Mr. Campo Caroline Smith Nicole Hubbard

Jessica Strathman, condolences for the loss of her mother Alicia Glasser

This includes a cumulative listing of commemorative gifts received September 2, 2015 through January 22, 2016.

The Junior League of Tampa Endowment Fund Endowment Fund Leaving a Legacy...Sustaining Our Service 2015-16 DONORS The Endowment Fund was established in 2006 in partnership with The Laura Everitt Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. The Fund provides a legacy of permanent support for The Junior League of Tampa. The Founders Circle

Members of the Endowment Committee oversee charitable and planned LEGACY FOUNDERS gifts to The Junior League of Tampa’s Endowment Fund. Each member The Junior League of Tampa of the Endowment Committee is appointed during the willingness to Campbell and Don Burton lead process and has a strong interest in ensuring our League remains The Community Foundation financially stable and viable in the future. of Tampa Bay

SUSTAINING FOUNDERS Endowment Committee Betsy and Drew Graham members through the Drs. Lance and Georgia Kane, recent years. In memory of Kenneth Charles Kane Left to Right: Shelby Gregory (2012-13), FOUNDERS Jamie Planas (2013-14), Katie Wyatt (2013-14), Heather and Bennett Barrow Laura Everitt (2012-13 Allison and Adam Burden,

ENDOWMENT FUND and 2013-14), and Sara In memory of Sandee Simpson McIntire (2013-14). Barnes and Jennifer Kay Barnes Not pictured: Linda Laurie Ann Burton McDonald (2012-13) and Krystal Schofield Stacy Carlson (2012-13) Pat and Calvin Carter Mrs. George D. Curtis, Jr. "I'm proud to be part of an organization that has helped launch and grow over 60 local non-profit Pamela C. and Brett D. Divers organizations and provided training opportunities for many community leaders, philanthropists, First Citrus Bank, and non-profit executives. A strong endowment fund will ensure we have the means to bring In honor of Jessica Kendall up the next generation of leaders and carry on our tradition of making an impact in the community." —­ Ginny Daniels Sally and Lewis H. Hill, III Jenay and Kevin Iurato Helen Kerr Ann Sells and David Miller Jennifer S. Moyer and M. Lance Tavana $350,000 Terri D. Parnell YEARS THE WHY: CURRENT VALUE OLD THE RAINY THE MANAGEMENT: Mary, David and Abigail Persky 9 DAY FUND THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY Stephanie and Stephen Rumbley Lavinia Witt Touchton, In memory of Willie Carter Witt Blake

The Junior League of Tampa considers it an honor to be Donor List as of September 1, 2015 designated as a beneficiary of an estate or foundation. Donations less than $250 are recognized We highly regard this type of planned giving and through the Commemorative Fund. recognize donors through membership in The Junior League of Tampa 1926 Society. Thank you to our inaugural member of The 1926 Society enables you to leave your legacy in the 1926 Society, Martha Sale Ferman. our community by supporting the future of our League and its members.

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www.jltampa.org | 47 WHO'S WHO IN THE LEAGUE by TANYA EGGER Meet a few of our fabulous members who not only share their passion for volunteering their time and talent with the League, but also find time to have exciting family and professional lives and interesting life experiences.

ALI ST. CYR | Placement: Community Outreach Coordinator | Active: 2013

Ali joined JLT to get more involved in the community with an organization that "truly makes a difference and is organized in their strategy and mission". She is proud to be a lifelong Tampa resident and has recently received some wonderful honors in her personal and professional life.

She started her career in real estate in 2013 and has already risen to the top 2% of actively selling Realtors in Hillsborough County. The Tampa Bay Business Journal recently recognized Ali as a 2015 Up & Comer for her business success as well as her involvement with The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, and The Junior League of Tampa.

Ali and her husband Jeff love the outdoors, including spending time on the boat fishing although Ali jokingly admits, "I actually just read." Most of their weekends are spent with their "little brother", from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. "We love spending time with him and he keeps us on our toes trying to think of fun activities to get involved in."

When asked what might surprise people about her, Ali shared, "Embarrassingly, I love to sing Disney songs on karaoke, especially songs from The Lion King and The Little Mermaid."

KIM FRENCH | Sustainer since 2013 | Active: 1999, Transferred to JLT 2001

Kim is currently an independent communications consultant and writer but has worked in the past for a Fortune 500 company, small ad agencies, and a community college. She joined the Junior League of Greater Lakeland before transferring to JLT. "I joined to become more involved, but got so much more out of the experience than I expected." She loved her placements, especially Children's Literacy, Fundraising, Cookbook, and Nominating which taught her skills she has applied to other areas of her life and career. "More importantly, I gained friends and mentors for life."

Kim is married to Stephen. They will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this year. They have two children, Virginia "Bradley," a sophomore at Robinson IB, and Emerson "Carter," a sixth grader at St. John's Episcopal.

Kim became a Sustainer in 2013. She continues her service to the community as a member of the Robinson High School Foundation board, class agent for Washington & Lee University, and veteran Girl Scout Cookie mom. During college, Kim double-majored in French and English, studied in Paris, and played in the NCAA Division III tennis championship twice. "I love to travel, and visits to all the continents, along with all the major tennis tournaments, are on my bucket list."

TANYA EGGER Tanya is a former television news reporter and now works in public relations. She is one of the inaugural members of JLT's Management Council, using her experience to further the League’s message and brand in the community. 48 "As we begin our careers, it’s imperative that we create a community of peers that will push us to succeed." — Shiza Shahid, Co-founder and CEO of the Malala Fund

ALEX JANO | Placement: Agency Chair - Kids in the Kitchen | Provisional: 2015

Alex received her Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Florida and is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Florida. She loves to travel, cook, and explore all of Tampa's new restaurants and breweries.

She joined the League to find "my place" as a volunteer in the community and had heard great things about JLT and its impact. "I didn’t realize how many friends I would gain along the way so that was a nice bonus." Alex has enjoyed her provisional year. "As agency chair of a Kids in the Kitchen site, I love that we are a part of their community and can see the impact when the kids comes back to the next class sharing new healthy foods and snacks that they've tried."

Alex has also enjoyed exploring the different JLT committees. "I volunteered for a Food 4 Kids bag distribution shift and it showed me how full circle JLT’s involvement in the community really is. A lot of the same kids and families in our KITK class are able to benefit from weekend food bags too."

Alex is the Market Development Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida. She has been married to Kyle Jano, her high school sweetheart, for 2 years. They spend a lot of time in the Keys and go diving for spiny lobster every year.

ROSEMARY HENDERSON | Sustainer since 1985 | Active: 1973

When Rosemary moved to Tampa, she was anxious to get involved and learn more about her new hometown. Back then you had to live in Tampa at least five years before joining the League, so she was excited to finally become a member. One of her placements was with the Child Abuse Council, which she recalls was an extremely meaningful role. She became President of The Junior League of Tampa in 1984. "It was a great experience for me. I feel it led to other community opportunities."

In 1987, Rosemary was appointed by Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman to be part of a Biracial Coalition to address racial injustice and prejudice in Tampa. "I believe we made a difference over the next couple of years working with the police department, school district, housing department, and small business associations. I was humbled in 1994 to receive the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Leadership Award for Advancing Human Rights in Tampa-Hillsborough County."

Rosemary became a grandmother last year welcoming a baby girl, who she absolutely adores, to the family. She also spends her time with her church and on the boards at Mary Lee's House, Divine Providence Food Bank, and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. She has also served as chairman of the Metropolitan Ministries board. "I guess I really enjoy being a volunteer," she jokes.

She is an artist and loves to paint and do commission pieces. "My most recent and exciting venture is a new business I just started, Rosemary’s Southern Cakes."

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Look at every issue this year of The The Junior League of Tampa Sandspur and see highlights from The What does empowerment mean to you and how has membership in JLT empowered you? #empowerment Junior League of Tampa's social media #jltampa #sandspur channels. Members are encouraged

to be part of the conversation by using Jennifer Rodgers For me, empowerment has been the hashtags given by our friends on a learned skill. Family, friends, teachers, and mentors have supported and empowered me in various ways the PR and Marketing committee. throughout the course of my life. They have encouraged me to always continue learning, to be financially independent, to follow my dreams, that it’s ok to step outside of my comfort zone, to apply for the school or job that I really wanted, and so much more. The gift of Read about our great community projects, empowerment that has been given to me by so many interesting membership, fabulous donors, and wonderful people in my life has allowed me to let go of many of my insecurities, doubts, and fears. Having issues affecting the Tampa Bay Community. people in my life that believed in me has empowered jltampa.org/the-sandspur me to believe in myself. The most fulfilling part about this journey is that I am now able to empower others to see the best in themselves and all of the amazing and Keep a finger on the pulse of what's going on unique qualities and ideas that they bring to the table. in the League. Dulcinea Cuellar Kimrey Empowerment means jltampa.org encouraging others and giving them the "power" to make their own choices and knowing how to guide people when they go astray. In a practical sense, Find information highlighting the work we are empowerment also mean to praise, guide, mentor and doing with our community partners. teach — leading people to make solid decisions. jltampa.org/community Brittany Elise Anderson Being surrounded by women who are successful and ambitious has empowered me to pursue my own dreams. I had always wanted to Enjoy some "Face" time. own my own business but it wasn't till joining JLT that I really felt I could do it! Being surrounded by talented, facebook.com/TheJuniorLeagueofTampa like minded women, who support and empower each other gave me the courage and confidence to make my dreams a reality. I am so grateful for the women of JLT Follow us on Twitter who support and build the potential of each member.

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