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2011-2012 Lagniappe Staff

Editor Caitlin Brewster

Assistant Editor Sarah Roy

Photography Editor Jessica Cook

Photography Assistant Editor Kellen Pirri

Writers Elizabeth Brown Allison Cannizaro Mona Chawla Margaret Roux Jennifer Schwertz Danielle Sutton Allison Waldron Kelly Walsh

Photographers Gabriela Barnetzer Jennifer Chamberlain Lucinda DeGrange Alyssa Fletchinger Elizabeth Hill Elizabeth Janke Allison McCammon Katherine Miller Caroline Parrish Megan Watson

JLNO Board of Directors President Blanche “Dee” McCloskey President-Elect Brandy Baechle Whisnant Secretary Shannon McCloskey Able Treasurer Connie LaNasa Shannon Assistant Treasurer Elizabeth “Beth” Monett LeBlanc Business and Communications Council Director Katherine Kleinpeter Raymond Community Council Director Alistair “Ali” Ward Kramer Membership Council Director Ariane Chrestia Brennan Planning and Development Council Director Tara Manalla Luparello Ways and Means Council Director Lori Elliott Paige Nominating Chair Lorie Guarisco DeMarcay Sustaining Advisor Winifred “Wendy” McCarthy Beron

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2 Lagniappe On the Cover Second Harvest CEO Natalie Jayroe, Head Chef of Second Harvest Chef Tony Biggs and JLNO President Blanche "Dee" McCloskey gather in the new state of the art Community Kitchen at Second Harvest to discuss the importance of fresh fruits and the exciting partnership between Second Harvest and JLNO.

In Every Issue Letter from the President 4 Letter from the Editor 6 Contents Fall Features 5K Etouffee 10 Fleur de League: Online Marketplace 12 Fall 2011-2012 Provisional Class 14 Buy, Save & Serve: Shopping Card 17 Meet the Board 18 Second Harvest and JLNO: Harvest the Music 30

Inside the League League Member in the Community 8 Living Well: 504 Fit Camp 33 Heard Around the League 36 Children’s Cookbook Recipe: Tutti Frutti 43 Calendar of Events 44

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www.jlno.org 3 Letter from the President

DEAR FRIENDS,

What a wonderful grace and privilege it is to welcome you to the Fall issue of Lagniappe. Photo by: Neil Hurd This issue of our magazine introduces the 2011-2012 Board of Directors and their beau- tiful families. These women have already given so much of themselves to our organization and our community, and I look forward to their leadership this year. City Park served as the location for the photographs. Did you know that our very own City Park is home to the oldest stand of mature live oaks in the world? Live oaks are a great symbol of strength and the kind of renewal we experience each year in the Junior League. Before last season’s leaves have fallen, new green growth appears on a live oak, making it appear as an “evergreen” tree. The League is evergreen, too, as we tran- sition from one year to another and grow stronger with the contribution of new leaders and community partners. This year, 160 young women have chosen to join the Junior League of New Orleans as new Provisional members and keep us evergreen. That makes over 2,000 women commit- ted to voluntarism and to the importance of developing the skills and resources that will make us effective volunteers and community leaders. It is an incredible time of renewal for our city and our region. Consider that a city once thought to suffer from “Brain Drain” has now been named a “Brain Magnet” for innova- tors, educators and entrepreneurs. With 15 community projects and a collection of fundraisers highlighting the best of our city in beautiful kitchens and parks, the Freret neighborhood, as well as local shops and restaurants through our Buy, Save, & Serve card, the Junior League of New Orleans is proud to be part of the good news about New Orleans. I am grateful to Lagniappe Editor Caitlin Brewster, Photography Editor Jessica Cook, and the entire Lagniappe team for the wonderful publication you are reading. Please enjoy this magazine, share it with a friend and visit our website, www.jlno.org, to learn more about JLNO projects and partnerships. Thank you for the joy of celebrating and serving a city I love.

Gratefully, Blanche “Dee” McCloskey 2011-2012 President

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THE END OF THE SUMMER is always bittersweet. I love August because of the anticipation about the new year — lots of planning, organizing and gearing up brings excitement for change and forward movement. Our Fall issue is dedicated to the new 2011-2012 Board members, who devote their hearts and minds to bettering the League. It’s not easy juggling jobs, children, household needs and making an impact on the community, but we have the skill sets to make it all happen…AND WE WILL! Thank you, Board members, for all that you do! We begin our issue with our Meet the Board feature. Our writers have interviewed all 12 new board members about their great dedication to the League. We also added “fun facts” so you can get to know the personal side of our board. Also, in the spirit of organization, we have filled this issue with calendars, so get out your red pens or should I say smart phones! We have started with an article about our partnership with Second Harvest, which features the fall lineup for Harvest the Music and have ended with our newest addition to Lagniappe on the last page of the magazine, the Calendar of Events! I hope you enjoy our show and tell!

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By Allison McCammon

WHEN YOU ASK Christy Kane about her involvement in the community, her excitement is immediately apparent. Christy is the executive director of Louisiana Appleseed, a pro bono-focused nonprofit organization. According to Christy, Louisiana Appleseed’s mission is to “increase access to justice, access to education and access to opportunity.” Rather than providing pro bono services directly to those in need, Louisiana Appleseed engages volunteer attorneys to perform policy-oriented research and advocacy. Louisiana Appleseed also forms partnerships with other nonprofit organizations for the purpose of identifying social injustices, formulating solutions and engaging pro bono counsel to affect change. Christy has a reason to be excited: Since its inception in 2007, Louisiana Appleseed has been extremely successful in accomplish- ing its goals. Most recently, Louisiana Appleseed was instrumental in drafting and promoting legislative policy changes that simplify the process through which low-income fami- lies can obtain clear title to their property. Christy Kane serves as the Uncertain titles have been a significant prob- executive director of the lem for many low-income homeowners after nonprofit organization, hurricanes Katrina and Rita because without Louisiana Appleseed.

8 Lagniappe Photo by: Alyssa Fletchinger proper title, homeowners cannot qualify for disaster relief money. The Louisiana Small Succession Act will enable those families to preserve homeownership and build wealth. Christy first joined JLNO in 2004 while working as an attor- ney at Adams & Reese. Although she was involved in the firm’s pro bono program, Christy recalls that she was looking for vol- unteer opportunities outside of her professional capacity. Christy is the current chair of Power Ties, which she says has been her favorite JLNO placement. Christy has worked with Power Ties for the past three years and notes that “the one-on-one outreach really brings the League to life for me…the evidence of our work is apparent even within the six-week time period of the program.” Christy’s work at Louisiana Appleseed and her commitment to JLNO recently intersected. While working with New Orleans Outreach on Power Ties, it came to Christy’s attention that there are inconsistencies in the screening process that is required for volunteers in New Orleans’ public schools. As a result, one of Louisiana Appleseed’s volunteers is now researching the various requirements and how this process might be streamlined in order to encourage voluntarism in the public schools. Christy is not the only JLNO member involved in Louisiana Appleseed. Jessie Haynes, a JLNO member since 2006, was recently named the program director of Louisiana Appleseed. In addition, Caroline Fayard serves on the Board of Directors of Louisiana Appleseed and many other JLNO members have served as Louisiana Appleseed volunteers. Christy Kane and Allison McCammon peruse Louisiana Appleseed's website.

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www.jlno.org 9 5K Etouffee JLNO’s brand new race goes off “without a hitch”

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MAY 7, 2011, was a beautiful day for JNLO’s inaugural 5K Etouffee and ½ Mile Run/Walk, which was held at Audubon Park. Approximately 500 runners and walk- ers of all ages and abilities participated in the events. Anders Tiltnes of Norway, the male winner of the 5K, dominated the field with a time of 16:21, and Katie Hamel led the pack of female runners at 20:13. Eight year old Drew Thompson and nine year old Aria Golbitz were winners of the ½ mile, with times of 3:21 and 3:31, respectively. Truly a family event, even babies took part in a race of their own. Cate Gorman, daughter of League Member Mimi Gorman, won the baby crawl, a race across a blanket. Winners received prizes from Varsity Sports, Uptown Pediatric Dentistry, Styling Stitches, and Lululemon. The race was expertly coordinat- ed by Chuck George of New Orleans Overall Men's Division winner Anders Tiltnes and Overall Women's Division Winner Katie Hamel Running Systems, Inc. pose for a picture during the awards ceremony at the 1st Annual 5K Etouffee Race May 7, 2011. Runners cooled down after the race with Aquiana Water and Abita Beer, and refu- Co-chairs Kristen Laragy and Lizzie Webb because of the opportunity to support the eled with Jazzmen Rice, Cabot Cheese, and coordinated the event, which “went off with- Junior League’s programs while having a great Elmer’s Chee Wees. CC’s Coffee, Second out a hitch! “ according to Kristen. 5K partic- time. “I love 5K Etouffee because it is more Helping Catering, and Pepsi also provided ipant Allan Closson, a veteran runner, was than a race, it is an event that brings the whole refreshments at the event. Post-race enter- thoroughly impressed with the League’s race. community together,” she said. tainment was provided by the New Orleans “I thought it was a great race, well organized, It’s not too early to start training for next Hornets’ Honeybees, A”maze”ing Mazes, and Junior League did a super job with it,” he year’s race, which will be held on Sunday and Radio Disney. said. Sophia Lauricella enjoyed the race May 6, 2012, at Audubon Park.

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www.jlno.org 11 Fleur de League: Online Marketplace Etsy meets Craigslist meets the Junior League!

By Mona Chawla

JUST A CLICK AWAY… Samantha Daniels, Co-Chair of the Online Marketplace We all know that our Thrift Shop and the Buy, Save & Serve Committee, describes what we can expect on the site: “Online Shopping Card are two of the main ways we generate revenue to boutiques from local retailers and entrepreneurs who may not support our many community projects, and we do these two have their own websites, but provide services or offer a trade endeavors very well! At a recent Board Retreat an idea emerged to to the community.” take the Thrift Shop, the Shopping Card and the incredible, creative For example, a League member who makes holiday decora- skills of our members to cyberspace, and so, the Fleur de League: tions may want to advertise her designs on a portion of the larg- Online Marketplace idea was born! While many of the practical er Fleur de League site, or “sitelet,” where shoppers can purchase details and specifics are currently in development by the dedicated directly from her. The “sitelet” option will capture unique prod- committee members, here’s a sneak peek at what we do know. ucts and customers from anywhere, as it is open to the public — The Fleur de League: Online Marketplace website will be to buy or sell. Additionally members will be able to post items for created by a local Covington, La., company, the Magnolia sale or items they’re seeking through a classifieds section of the Development Group with plans to introduce the site to mem- site. It’s basically Etsy meets Craigslist meets the Junior League! bers at the first General Meeting of the 2011-2012 year. The committee envisions that the site will be a fun place for mem-

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12 Lagniappe bers to visit and check in weekly to see what’s new. Visitors can see ices the more funds this can generate for our community projects. what members are selling, what members are needing — basically an While members will donate to the Thrift Shop, the Fleur de online venue for JLNO meeting boutiques, talent, services and needs League: Online Marketplace will provide a place for members to to come together to continue serving our League community and sell other things, such as sports tickets, furniture and much more, generating funds to serve the New Orleans community. within the secure environment of League members. Members will pay a fee to post a classified ad or to have a “site- We’re sure to hear more as this committee takes the League let,” so as more members choose to post an ad or offer their serv- into cyberspace!

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Front Row: from left - Jen Hale, Jill Hecker, Hilary Jordan, Emily Strong, Kelly Kittok, Dee Murphy, Giselle Caamaro, Katie Cabellero, Jeanie Foster. Middle Row: from left - Sarah Anne Graves, Kirby Messinger, Susan Kliebert, Jennifer Mackey, Amelie Chaupin, Christy Commisky, Kristy Chavert, Elaine Kimbrell, Jamie Toso. Back Row: from left - Jackie McCreary, Rachel Stickney, Stacey Stiel, Colby Dye, Amy Winck, Kathryn Brennan, Caroline Seale. Junior League of New Orleans Provisionals of 2011-12

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Photo by: Amy Harang THE LEAGUE WELCOMED the 2011-2012 Provisional class at a party May 19, 2011. The class got the chance to meet their advisors, their fellow Provisionals, and members of the board. This year, the Provisional Welcome Party had a new twist with a special location. Provisionals and advisors were wel- comed by community partner Edible School Yard at the Samuel J. Green Charter School. The Samuel J. Green Charter School is a K-8th charter school in the Freret neighborhood where the League provides financial assistance and volunteer hours. League emphasis at the Green Charter School is on its Edible School Yard. Provisional co-chair, Holly Gordon, notes that League President Dee McCloskey came up with the idea of having the party at the Edible School Yard so that the Provisionals’ first expe- rience with the League would be at one of the various League projects. “It was great. The Edible School Yard was amazing. I Front Row: from left - Michelle Hucks, Emily Hunyadi, Meredith Fuller, Drew wish I had one in my backyard,” says Courtney Fuller who is a Denton, Renae Decker, Jenny Cooper Thomas, Maggie Greenbaum, Emily Provisional this year with her sister, Meredith Fuller. Wilson, Jennifer Macias. Middle Row: from left - Megan Olear Stumpf, Emily Frischhertz Amanda Frentz, Holly and her co-chair, Amy Harang, also re-introduced the Tomoro Wilson, Ellen Buckley, Mary Lorenz. bus tour for the Provisionals. Back Row: from left - Amelia Council, Stephanie Vega, Julia Hormes, Meredith “It had been about seven years since there had been a bus Emory, Ashby Geary, Ashley Elliot, Taylor Oertling, Joanna McCay. tour,” says Holly. “We felt it would be a great orientation into

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Front Row: from left - Kate Bryce, Windi Brown, Sara Norton, Rosa Asciolla, Katherine Hogg, Kathryn Aikman, Rebecca Brown, Lauren Abide, Caroline Avegno, Vivian Palmisano. Middle Row: from left - Melissa Broussard, Jennifer Grigsby, Natatlie Stubbs, Kelsey Merrick, Kim Nguyen, Marcell Mouledoux, Jessica Bachmann, Enjoli Nelson, Emily Roberts, Sandy Scneider. Back Row : from left - Amanda Hill, Anna LeCorgne, Tiffany Hess, Meredith Maxwell, Jennifer Bernard-Allen, Colleen Jarrott, Mysheka Battiste

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Front Row: from left – Amy Krozely, Kyle Kehoe, Alison Darnell, Sarah Chrestman, Colleen Arceneaux, Danielle Durso, Anne-Marie Crifasi, Julie Babin. Middle Row: from left - Jessica Krinke, Jennifer Knapp, Chana Doreaux, Stephanie Dehoog, Robin Burck, Katie Kelly. Back Row: from left- Keidi Dugan, Kate Daigle, Mary Anne Purcell, Amanda Caldwell, Sarah Bookter, Coleena Wolfe, Kellie Camelford.

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Front Row: from left - Amanda Landry, Katy Bowman, Dawn Palerno, Allison Pucneky, Carey Pi, Lauren Holland, Allison Suhren. Middle Row: from left - Laurie Peirce, Caroline Rittner, Andrea Recher, Lacey Seymour, Amy Landry, Rhonda Stephens, Leslie Talent. Back Row: from left - Brie Howard, Mary Ashley Johnson, Tracy Joseph, Elizabeth Williams, Margot Want, Carrie Quick, Kelly Spears.

Front Row: from left – Nicole Laan, Michelle Kulhanek, Nina L’Hoste, Robynn This year’s Provisional class consists of 160 women. As always, Beck, Michelle Yenni, Hilary Harrison, Mary Taylor, Sarah Tysoe, Julia the Provisionals have a number of requirements they have to ful- Widmann, Pearce Webb. Middle Row: from left- Courtney Sutton, Kim Alen, Alyce Auyo, Jennifer Meb, fill which include eight shifts at the Thrift Shop and one shift at Katy Hager, Meg Kramer, Anna Justice, Gina Jackson. a Thrift Shop event. They will also complete one shift at Back Row: from left - Courtney Fuller, Eugenie Helmka, Liz Ford, Erin Fontenot, Headquarters, one Fundraising shift and two Community shifts. Meghann Andrew, Lauren Fornoff, Kerry Flanagan, Elizabeth Feigley. The Provisionals will also plan, participate in and staff a Provisional project with members of their Provisional class. Provisional members are looking forward to getting involved Junior League.” in the League. On the bus tour, the Provisionals got to tour the Thrift Shop “I joined JL to become more active in my community and to as well as meet the current Thrift Shop chair, Maria Huete, and take advantage of the volunteer and personal development other Council members. The Council members shared with the opportunities the organization presents,” Courtney says. Provisionals how the various Councils serve the League. Meredith agrees, adding, “I am looking forward to meeting The bus tour also gave the Provisionals a chance to tour some wonderful new people at the same time.” Second Harvest and learn about the League’s involvement in the This year’s Provisional class is already off to a great start learn- backpack program. The tour was capped off with a trivia game ing about the many opportunities League members have to so the Provisionals could test their knowledge of the League and enrich the lives of those in our community and further the pur- win prizes like Junior League caps and cups. pose of the Junior League.

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16 Lagniappe Shopping to Save and Serve! The new Buy, Save & Serve event formerly known as the Shopping Card! Use your card to save 20% on items that never go on sale! By Mona Chawla

THIS YEAR THE SHOPPING CARD takes on a new look and Photo by: Lucinda DeGrange name but maintains its tried and true purpose: to utilize 100 percent of the rev- enue earned by the fundraising event to underwrite the Junior League’s effective community projects in the greater New Orleans community. Each year the Junior League of New Orleans helps local families get a head start on holiday shopping and saving through the Buy, Save & Serve event (formerly the Shopping Card), which provides discounts of 20 percent at over 125 local retailers! This year is sure to be just as grand with the new Buy, Save & Serve event being held Nov. 4-13, 2011. Save the Date: Buy, Save The event committee has been diligently working & Serve Kick-Off Party will be since the spring to expand the event and has sent over held at Lakeside Shopping 1,000 letters to local and regional vendors requesting Center on Saturday, Nov. 5 from their participation in our fundraising event. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the mall entrance to Dillard's. The Buy, Save & Serve card is sold for $35. Your With the purchase of a $35 $35 teaches teenagers the skills necessary to be a safe Buy, Save and Serve card you’ll and responsible babysitter through the Safe Sitter be a Kick-Off Party Guest and Program. Your $35 helps youngsters and families learn be able to enjoy delicious food and beverages being offered by the importance of nutrition and local sustainability Lakeside restaurants. There will through the Edible School Yard at Samuel J. Green be live musical entertainment Charter School. Your $35 provides supplies for our by Daphne Zimmer as well as Rebuilding Together, and so many more community fun-filled activities for children projects benefiting the Greater New Orleans commu- — this family friendly event is sure to get you energized for Buy, Save & Serve card holders can purchase nity, so spread the word to your friends, families, co- your shopping expedition! so many wonderful items at a discounted price workers and let’s shop until we serve! just in time for the holidays.      Fall Collection    

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www.jlno.org 17 MEET THE BOARD President Blanche“Dee” McCloskey

By Mona Chawla

QUICK FIRE: Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine Street King cake or Hubig's Pie: King Cake, but only in King Cake season! Saints or Hornets: Who Dat! Book, Nook or Kindle: Kindle (but still love books!) Snow or sand: Sand

Blanche “Dee” McCloskey always believed that she would join the Junior League. She remembers her mother’s joyful volunteer involvement and example as a charter mem- ber, President, and recent Sustainer of the Year of the Junior League of Greater

Covington. College and an early profes- Photo by: Neil Hurd sional career steered Dee to the University of I believe deeply in our mission. Each place- giving us year-round opportunities for cele- Virginia and Washington, DC. When she ment gives a member the chance to develop brating League membership, and our Thrift returned to New Orleans, she joined JLNO her potential as a community volunteer, build Shop has already broken new ground with our in 2004. Dee’s placements in the League new skills, and meet new people----it is up to “Mighty Men” pick-up days for large furniture have included Power Ties, Lafayette her to take the chance to try something new donations. And there is so much more! Academy Support, and Thrift Shop. Her and to seize the opportunity! This year, I hope service as Planning and Development that members will embrace those opportuni- What skills have you learned from Council Director was her first exposure to ties for learning and embrace the League as the Junior League? JLNO Board service and she was honored to their own. If we don’t support our fundraisers, Aside from building great practical skills like be asked to serve as the 2011-2012 President speak proudly about our community pro- learning how to use a post hole digger on of the Junior League of New Orleans. grams, put only the best items on the Thrift the Kaboom playground build and choos- Shop floor, and invite interested women to ing the ingredients in green eggs & ham for How do you see your role as join the League, who will? Each of us owns breakfast at Lafayette Academy, I have ben- President of the Junior League? the League. Each project and council in the efited from incredible leadership training. People often ask me about this role, and I League makes the others possible. We are able When I consider my capacity to recognize, don’t think they realize what fun it is. It is to fund wonderful community projects celebrate, and engage the different strengths truly an incredible honor and privilege to because someone is sorting clothes at the League women bring to the table and the work with so many talented and generous Thrift Shop, buying a Shopping Card, or different resources needed for a successful women and to be in a position to facilitate working a Kitchen Tour shift. project, I know that I am a better leader opportunities and remove barriers for them today than I was when I first joined the as they take on new challenges in serving What do you look forward to most League. One of the most wonderful things our city and growing as volunteers. I think this year? about our organization is the opportunity to that the President and board members are in I hope that this year, JLNO members will work really hard together, see some things a unique position to see the broad view, to embrace our mission, be reminded of what a work really well and a few fall short of our understand how what happens in one proj- wonderful organization they have, and discov- expectations, and experience this in an envi- ect or council affects other League activities, er many reasons to be proud of their member- ronment where we look back on both, cele- and to connect JLNO resources with com- ship. There are so many exciting things brate our successes, laugh at ourselves, and munity need in a meaningful way. I hope planned! Several new endeavors such as learn how to do things a bit better the next that as President this year, I will be able to Judgment Call, College Bound, and the “Egg time around. Incredible things happen help identify ways we can tell our story and Salad ladies” of our Member Outreach com- when our members are invited to share their share more of the “good news” of the Junior mittee add variety to our placements and strengths to build a better League and a bet- League in our community. many longtime placements have new elements ter community, and I am incredibly grateful this year. Training & Education will give us a for my Junior League training. Oh, and our How do you encourage new format that welcomes Provisionals, Marketing Committee is teaching me to members of the Junior League? Actives, and Sustainers to participate, Esprit is “tweet” this year, too!

18 Lagniappe MEET THE BOARD President Elect Brandy Baechle Whisnant

By Mary O’Brien-Huxen

QUICK FIRE: Skinny Girl margaritas or Superior Grill margaritas? Superior Grill. Or better yet, the Velvet Cactus! Real Housewives or Top Chef? As embarrassed as I am to admit it, Real Housewives. Raw or charbroiled? Neither. I am highly allergic. Kindle, Nook or book? Book. I like to be able to turn the pages. Sucre or La Divina? La Divina Saints or Hornets? Hornets Harry or Voldemort? Harry!

As former Chair of Strategic Planning, Brandy Whisnant knows a thing or two about proper planning and development Photo by: Neil Hurd within an organization. It also helps that she questions have often led to meaningful and priate lessons about what I do as a member has such a great support team of her high- age appropriate discussions about the of the League and why it is important to school sweetheart, Tom, their three beauti- League's community projects and events. give back to our community. ful daughters: Mary Parker, 8, Addison, 3, For instance, a couple of years ago when and Ella Grace, 1, a Beta fish with a strong I was on Project Development, I brought What is your favorite League will to live, and a thriving business. But one home a backpack filled with food, from event? theme remains constant: Brandy knows what has now become our Lagniappe My favorite fundraiser is Kitchen Tour. My how to get things done. Backpack program with Second Harvest favorite event is the Kitchen Tour Patron Party. Born in Lafayette, Brandy grew up in Food Bank, to use as a prop for a presenta- Baton Rouge and graduated from Louisiana tion that I was about to do for the League. What are your goals for the year? State University. She was an active member Mary Parker, who was about 6 then, want- To learn and absorb all that I can to prepare of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and served ed to know what the backpack was for. me for next year. I have huge shoes to fill! as president. One of her favorite college jobs When I explained that the food that was in was conference and event planning for the the bag was the food that volunteers put What are you most excited faculty, which led her into fundraising for 10 together for children in our city who were about for the League this year? years. But nine years ago, Brandy and Tom, hungry and didn't have enough food to eat That we have more than 160 new members now her husband, opened their own store, on nights and weekends when they could- who are eager to learn more about the Wellington & Company Fine Jewelry on n't eat at school, I could see that she was League and help us make our city a better Royal Street, and she could not be happier. listening but that she really didn't get it. So place through the work that we do with our I unpacked the contents of the backpack community projects. What is your history with the on our kitchen counter and asked her to League? imagine how she would feel if the food What would you like to expand I have been a very active member of JLNO that I had just unpacked was the only food upon/improve within the League? for 13 years, which has been a training that she and her sister were going to be able I would like to make sure that everyone, our ground not only for me but for my family as to have for an entire weekend. Not only members and the community at-large, has a well. My 8-year-old daughter Mary Parker, did the visual get the point across, but it better understanding of the things that the who has always been inquisitive, has often sparked the first of what has become a League is doing, and has done, to bring asked me about my volunteer work. These series of very meaningful and age-appro- about positive change in our community.•

www.jlno.org 19 MEET THE BOARD Secretary Shannon McCloskey Able

By Kelly Walsh

QUICK FIRE: Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine Street. Saints or Hornets: Saints. CC’s or PJ’s: PJ’s, after all I have a son named PJ. Parkway or Domilise’s: Domilise’s. Hanson's, Harrison’s or Plum Street Snowball: Plum Street. Mardi Gras or out of town: Mardi Gras. Rebirth or Soul Rebels: Rebirth. Zoo or Aquarium: Zoo. Abita or Dixie: Abita. King or Doberge: King Cake. Audubon or City Park: Audubon. Gala or Shopping Card: Shopping Card. Jambalaya or Plantation Cookbook: Jambalaya. Register or Sorting at Boomin Deals: Register. I like the cha-ching! Although Miss Stella makes the sorting fun! Fun Facts: Shannon and Patrick have three chil- dren: 3 ½-year-old Sydney, 17-month-old Madison, and adorable newborn Patrick “PJ.” Sydney and Madison go to the Greenie House at Shannon’s alma mater, Newman. Shannon is a sports fan including the Saints, the Atlanta Braves and the Hornets. Drew Brees is her favorite Saints player. She loves cooking, traveling and enjoying time with friends.

For Shannon Able, the Junior League of

New Orleans is a family affair. Her mother Photo by: Neil Hurd and grandmother along with a number of to work for a small events firm. A short time people my favorite League placement was aunts and cousins are all members of the later I decided to open my own company, the Thrift Shop. I have childhood memo- League. So when her cousins asked her to Pizazz Planning. This led me to my next ries of accompanying my mother to the join, it was a no-brainer. endeavor: purchasing The Party Basket. After Thrift Shop where one of my mother’s Born and raised in New Orleans, Shannon a summer of being closed to renovate and League Placements was decorating the left to attend the University of Georgia where purchase new inventory, The Party Basket windows. I grew up going to the Thrift she graduated with degrees in business/mar- reopened in September 2009. Shop. Now, it is the positive impact that keting and public relations. She ended up in the Thrift Shop has on the community Atlanta, working for a major advertising and What is your favorite thing about and the sense of family that the shop marketing firm. It was in Atlanta where she owning your own business? offers that draws me to the Thrift Shop met her husband, Patrick. It was important to Having so much fun! Parties are a way of life and the League. Shannon that she join the New Orleans chap- in this town. We can pull it together in a few ter, so she transferred from the Atlanta chap- hours or plan for months and each event is What excites you about serving ter into the New Orleans chapter to maintain special and unique. Owning the shop, I as Secretary to the Board and her active enrollment in the Junior League really get to know people, their lives, their Standards Chairs? families and their special celebrations – Organizations have to have rules so we can What pulled you and your husband weddings, baptisms, births, birthdays, accomplish what we do for the community. back to New Orleans and to debut parties, etc. I feel very lucky. Holding people accountable enables us to do re-open The Party Basket? what we promise our community partners. After nearly monthly visits to New Orleans What was your favorite Placement However, we realize we are a volunteer organ- from Atlanta while planning my wedding, while in the League? ization and life happens and we need to be we moved back to New Orleans and I went Because of my love of getting to know understanding and supportive.•

20 Lagniappe MEET THE BOARD Treasurer Connie LaNasa Shannon

By Brook Brown

QUICK FIRE: Galatoire’s or Emeril’s: Galatoire’s, followed by drinks at the Carousel Bar and Pat O’Briens. Book or book on tape: Book, The Devil in the Junior League. Harry Connick Jr. or Little Wayne: Harry Connick Jr. Bravo or MTV: Bravo. Fun Fact: Connie played piano in a Junior Philharmonic Society Concert where Harry Connick Jr. also performed.

Connie Shannon is a true New Orleans woman. She was born and raised in New Orleans and attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Tulane University, where she majored in accounting and received her Bachelors of Science in management. In fact, she has only spent one summer away from New Orleans as a White House intern. She was later introduced to Jay Shannon, a management consultant for Booz &

Company, by Jeanne Ogden (a JLNO mem- Photo by: Neil Hurd ber) and they were married several years What are your goals as Treasurer to build my leadership, financial, organiza- later. They now have four children: Collin, for this year? tional and team-building skills. Each year 11, Colby, 9, Colette, 5, and Chloé, 2. My main goal is to be conservative with our has been more rewarding, and each experi- Connie first joined JLNO in 1999 and finances in order to make the largest impact ence makes me a better person. has subsequently served as treasurer for sev- on our community in the form of dollars and eral councils as well as held placements for volunteer hours. I would also like to re-define What has JLNO taught you? Holiday Marketplace, Placement and the role and reduce the number of Council I have learned so much from JLNO with Provisional Advisor and Safe Sitter, in treasurers, add a credit card machine to the time management, listening skills, Robert’s which her own son was a participant this Thrift Shop to help increase sales revenue Rules and team building. For my place- summer. However, Connie’s favorite place- from our largest fundraiser, provide financial ment this year, the JLNO has broadened ments have included working with children guidance to our newest fundraiser, Fleur de my financial and accounting skills. Until I because, “those activities brought huge League online marketplace, institute a pay- started drafting our 2011-12 budget in smiles to the childrens’ faces and mine.” ment plan for membership dues, and to January 2011, I did not truly understand Connie often even includes her own chil- review our financial, investment and endow- the magnitude of our organization and the dren in her JLNO activities by bringing ment policies, and update them, if needed. depth of our touch on the community. I them along for any activity from Thrift have also gained a better understanding of Shop drop-offs to board meeting lunches. What does JLNO mean to you? personnel issues as a member of Personnel JLNO is a way to reward myself by meeting Committee and hiring our Accounting What is your favorite Provisional other busy women who dedicate themselves Manager this summer. memory? to making a difference in our community In the summer of 1999, I served 14 consec- through voluntarism. I am a “numbers” per- If you had a whole day to spend utive Saturdays at Headquarters doing son and am so honored to serve as Treasurer just on yourself in New Orleans, accounting for Cookbook. Three other of this incredible, 87-year-old nonprofit. what would you do? Provisionals worked shifts then and we I would go to the spa in the morning, fol- formed a great bond. Two of us became How has JLNO changed you? lowed by shopping and tea at the Windsor JLNO board members. It has been a fabulous training opportunity Court.•

www.jlno.org 21 MEET THE BOARD

Assistant Treasurer Elizabeth “Beth” Monett LeBlanc

By Margaret Roux

QUICK FIRE: Magazine or Bourbon Street: Bourbon Street. King cake or Hubig’s Pie: Hubig’s Pie. Saints or Hornets: It doesn’t matter. I always root for the home team. Book, Nook or Kindle: Book. Snow or sand: Sand.

At the recommendation of a colleague, Elizabeth “Beth” LeBlanc joined JLNO seven years ago as a way to meet new people and generate new business connections. Although she was born in New Orleans and attended undergraduate school at Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and gradu- ate school at the University of New Orleans, Beth had spent her formative years in the “Jambalaya Capital of the Word,” Gonzales,

La. The Metairie couple has two children, Photo by: Neil Hurd Mary Margaret, 7, and Trey, 4. tremendous impact on both women and something that I would necessarily recom- the New Orleans community. The Junior mend — it just kind of happened that way. What is your favorite thing about League is the training ground for the It would figure that this year, when I had the League? women of our community. Our members made up my mind to broaden my horizons I find that the League is an outlet for me can be found on not-for-profit boards and switch councils, the lovely ladies arrived socially and professionally. I enjoy spending across the city. I know that by the end of on my doorstep! time with such a wide array of intelligent my tenure on the board, I will be able to and talented women. confidently and effectively volunteer and You are celebrating your 10th participate in any organization. wedding anniversary. Over the years what have you Congratulations! How has your learned from the League? How has your career helped your husband supported the League? Joining the League has provided me with volunteer efforts? I give my husband all the credit. Without his much more than the friendships and con- My career as a commercial lender at constant help and support, I would not be nections I originally set out to create. It Whitney Bank for the past 15 years has able to juggle all of the balls that I do. When has provided me with an opportunity to given me great insight into the financial I thought I might not be able to accept this embrace my new hometown and develop world, and I have my expertise by serving position — that it might be too much of a leadership potential, as well as be a part of on the Financial Council for the past sever- commitment — he was the one that assured an outstanding organization that has al years. Staying on the same council is not me that we could make it work.•

22 Lagniappe MEET THE BOARD

Business and Communications Council Director Katherine Kleinpeter Raymond

By Danielle Sutton

QUICK FIRE: Hansens or Plum Street: Plum Street! Our family walks there all the time. PJ's, CC's or Rue: PJ’s. I love all NOLA coffee shops, but PJ’s has a special place in my heart because I started going there in high school. Favorite in-town activity: Audubon Zoo and Aquarium. Favorite out-of-town getaway: Sandestin. Fun fact: I’ve toured Egypt’s pyramids – on crutches!

With a Ph.D. in civil engineering, work- ing efficiently comes naturally to Katherine Raymond. She plans to apply her efficiency to the businesses of JLNO in helping the chairs on her council run and market the businesses of the League to their full poten- tial as the Business and Communications Council Director. Born and raised in New Orleans,

Katherine is married to Beau Raymond Photo by: Neil Hurd and has three children, Sydney, Charlotte Business and Communications Council for and on my council. The talent is inspiring, and Kate. She attended both the School three years, I’ve learned so much about the and I know we will all work so hard to move of Engineering and graduate school at operations of our businesses and our rela- the League forward. Tulane, where she was a member of Chi tions with the community. Omega sorority, with which she still What has been your most reward- remains very active. What are some things you are look- ing Junior League experience? Prior to her current board position, ing forward to working on this year? Working behind the register at the Thrift Katherine was a writer, Assistant Editor I want to take the excellent work that has Shop. I know that’s not a normal answer but and Editor for Lagniappe, and Editor for been done in the past and grow from it. A let me explain. Neighbors, who are regulars the League. big push in communications this year will there, know the staff and feel a connection be in social media and marketing. A new to the place and experience. It’s a sense of JLNO website is preparing to launch and community. I had the honor of meeting a What role has most prepared you along with that will be an increase in blog- woman who has gone from getting her for leadership in the League? ging, Facebook and Twitter updates to fol- prom dress there to purchasing supplies for Lagniappe was wonderful preparation for lowers from within the League as well as the classroom in which she now teaches. leadership in the League because of the outside. The Thrift Shop is meaningful to her, and broad view it offered of our community I look forward this year to the opportunity that makes it meaningful for so much more projects and partnerships, fundraisers and to learn from and grow with the amazing than the considerable funds it raises to fuel membership. Through serving on the women I am working with on the board community projects.•

www.jlno.org 23 MEET THE BOARD

Community Council Director Alistair “Ali” Ward Kramer

By Margaret Roux

QUICK FIRE: Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine King cake or Hubig’s Pie: Both! Saints or Hornets: Saints Book, Nook or Kindle: Book Snow or sand: Snow.

Ever heard the old phrase, “like mother Photo by: Neil Hurd like daughter?” For the Ward Kramer ladies firm of Gieger, Laborde, & Laparouse. Academy, Chair of Freret Neighborhood the saying holds true. Alistair “Ali” Ward Outreach (then Freret Neighborhood Kramer joined the League eight years ago What do you most enjoy about Center), and Chair of the Community in the footsteps of her mother, JLNO sus- the League? Assistance Fund. I was also the Insurance taining member Rita Ward, and Ali’s 8- I most enjoy my time serving in the com- Administrator. year-old daughter is already looking for- munity. I always leave a community project ward to joining the ranks. feeling re-energized and excited about the In addition to sharing your time with “I was always impressed with the level of future of New Orleans. JLNO is essential to JLNO, where else can we find you? camaraderie my mother shared with her fel- the city. We commit more than $100,000 a I have served as room mother for both of low League members,” says Ali. “I was also year to the community and provide literally my children’s classes at Newman. I am also impressed with her dedication to volunteer- thousands of volunteer hours a year. There the Secretary and Book Award Chair for the ing in her community.” is no other organization quite like us. Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast, and I But it’s her own commitment to the conduct alumni interviews for Dartmouth. community that keeps her dedicated to the What was your favorite placement? League and all of its projects and endeavors, Volunteering at Lafayette Academy, and I Where did you live before settling and makes Ali the perfect person to serve as credit that experience as my first real taste of in New Orleans as a student at 2011-2012 Community Council Director. the major impact JLNO can make. Tulane Law School in 1993? This past August, Ali and her husband, I have lived all over the country. I am a Andrew, celebrated their 15th wedding What positions did you hold before native of Birmingham, Michigan; gradu- anniversary. The couple and their two chil- accepting your new leading role as ated from high school in Tewksbury, New dren, Nathaniel, 10, and Katherine, 8, live Community Council Director? Jersey; and attended Dartmouth College Uptown. Ali is Of Counsel with the law I served the League as Chair of Lafayette in Hanover, New Hampshire.•

24 Lagniappe MEET THE BOARD Membership Council Director Ariane Chrestia Brennan By Allison Waldron

QUICK FIRE: Galatoire’s or Antoine’s: No question, Galatoire’s. Favorite League cookbook: That would require me to cook! Crescent City Moons, Dishes & Spoons if I had to pick. Regular Zapp’s or Cajun Crawtators: Regular. Kindle or real book: Real book. Central Grocery Muffaletta or Serio’s Deli Muffaletta: Serio's. Fun Fact: I must be the only adult on the planet that has never been to Disney World.

A local New Orleanian, Ariane Brennan has been a member of the Junior League for seven years. She met her husband, Jeffrey, at one of his fraternity parties, and they have been married for 14 years. Together they have two daughters Riley, 8, and Caitlin, 3. Ariane attended Vanderbilt University and the AB Photo by: Neil Hurd Freeman School of Business at Tulane convinced if we listen to our members and the members, new Sustainer events. It’s University. In her new position as adjust to their needs — more communica- going to be very satisfying to help facilitate Membership Council Director, she wants to tion tools, embracing social media, offering these new activities. focus on retaining Active members and make a fair balance of volunteerism with social At the Board level, I am loving working everyone’s League experience a positive one. activities — the League will keep its strong with a fabulous group of 11 other women. member loyalty. The Membership Council They are extremely intelligent and can help Why were you interested in is more than keeping obligations in place — me expand my own League experiences Membership? we are the voice of the membership. learning about other councils. So I guess When I was a Provisional, I thought the you can say I look forward to getting out- coolest jobs were the Provisional Chairs. How have your past placements side my own "Membership box," and, of They seemed to know everything about the helped you prepare for your Board course, having fun along the way. League. I wanted to be them — the folks placement? who helped other League members navigate I have lived on Membership Council my What other organizations are you in? the obligations smoothly so they can enjoy whole League life, bouncing from one com- I am active at my kids’ school, Sacred the activities. mittee to the other. Having sat in the seats Heart; the Newman Alumni Association; of the Chairs will help me be a better guide and I am on the Board of the Louisiana What are your plans to keep mem- to them. Technology Council. bership strong? To keep being a member fun and focus on What are you looking forward to in Do you have any advice for this retention. Once a member goes Active, we the League this year? year’s Provisionals? just assume they are hooked for life. We So many things. On Membership we have Ask questions and go to as many events as need to focus on maintaining our Active so many new things going on. Our ener- possible. The more they see and do for members and converting all the fabulous gized Espirit events, the launch of the sup- themselves, the quicker they will "get" the and energetic Provisionals. We need to portive Egg Salad committee, a new venue League and how they can be an active part adjust to the needs of our members and for the September and March meetings, a in making it successful. Oh, and go to the make their experience a positive one. I am new month-long Training curriculum for Fat Harry's Social — free beer!•

www.jlno.org 25 MEET THE BOARD Planning and Development Council Director Tara Manalla Luparello

By Allison Waldron

QUICK FIRE: Bread pudding or Bananas Foster: Bananas Foster. Covington Strawberry Ale or Abita Strawberry Ale: Grey Goose martini. Stock Swap or Holiday Boutique: Stock Swap. Favorite Mardi Gras parade: Muses. Fun Fact: I am a past fantasy baseball champion who was invited to throw out the first pitch at an Atlanta Braves game.

As a 10-year member of Junior League, Tara Luparello has a lot of knowledge about the League. She began working as a profes- sional fundraiser two days after college gradu- ation. Tara spent a large portion of her career at Tulane University, most recently in the Corporate and Foundation Relations office. After a six-year “retirement” spent working on freelance marketing and writing projects, she recently returned to work part-time at

Tulane’s Center for Public Service, where she Photo by: Neil Hurd is responsible for overseeing the day to day of Planning and Development, does just that)! What other organizations are you in? operations of the International Association Start the Adventure in Reading board mem- for Research on Service Learning and What is your proudest League ber, past board member and board president Community Engagement. She has been a accomplishment? of Travelers Aid Society, volunteer at my part of several grant applications for the I am proud to have been a part of the girls’ school, Louise S. McGehee and the League, particularly for the Get on Board pro- establishment of the Get on Board pro- Krewe of Muses. gram. Tara and her husband, Don, have been gram, and a chair for its first two years. married for 15 years and they have two chil- Having worked with the Center for Why were you interested in dren, Mia, 6, and Mireille, 4. Nonprofit Resources and the BoardsWork Planning and Development? program (which Get on Board is modeled I have worked in development in one capac- What was your favorite Junior after...the organization and the program ity or another since 1992 and have experi- League placement and why? were discontinued a year or two before ence in Strategic Planning and Evaluation as I have two: Get on Board — such a worth- Katrina), I was excited to use my knowl- well so it fit my skill set. while program that so needed to return to the edge and background to resurrect the pro- community; and Project Development — I gram. I loved having the opportunity to What do you like to do in your loved looking for new partners for the League. see firsthand all of these new faces who spare time? want to make a difference in the city. It I'm an avid reader (about a book a week, How do you feel about the really drove home for me how New although with JLNO board responsibilities League’s work in the community? Orleans has changed in a good way. Get on lately it has been fewer), and I have a pas- JLNO is such a crucial part of this communi- Board is primarily made up of people who sion for cooking. Having grown up in an ty. What we can do as 2000-plus women want to learn how to use their skills to Italian family and then marrying into one, I strong is immeasurable (not exactly...the make a difference in the community and love being in the kitchen and we have many Project Evaluation Committee, which is part nominate themselves for the program. family recipes to work with.•

26 Lagniappe MEET THE BOARD Ways and Means Council Director Lori Elliott Paige

By Jennifer Schwertz

QUICK FIRE: Couch potato or activity minded: Activity. I like tennis, running and eating out. Winter or Spring: Definitely spring! Fun Fact: My real name is “Florida.” This is after my great grandmother, who was from Kentucky. I have a bracelet from the 1860s that was given to her by her father with her name engraved upon it.

With a strong family tradition of Junior League involvement and the rudiments of an impressive volunteer resume, Lori Paige brings a harmonious balance of confident preparedness and refreshing enthusiasm for growth to her new position as Ways and Means Council Director. In the course of a conversation one after- noon in July, we chatted about the many facets of her life, including her personal life, her Photo by: Neil Hurd League history and her ideas for the future. had been very familiar with how great the ects, but without the funds from fundrais- organization is, what it had done for genera- ers, the League wouldn’t be able to sponsor Where are you from? tions of my family, and how the League gives all of the great community work that we do. I am originally from Shreveport. I lived there back to the community. Plus, being new to So, I would love to help to increase aware- throughout high school, graduating from the New Orleans area, I thought that it ness of all League fundraisers across the Captain Shreve High, and then went on to would be a great opportunity to meet people. entire membership this year and my hope is college out of state. I moved to the Uptown that each member considers making a per- area of New Orleans in 2002. I studied for During your time spent reading sonal commitment to just one fundraiser. my undergraduate degree in communica- with children, what were some of tions at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Then con- the most impactful practices or Now that you’ve built up a few tinued on to earn a graduate degree (MBA) reading tips you learned? years of experience in the League, at the University of Texas in Austin. I realized how much the kids craved atten- do you have any advice for this tion and praise, so, more than anything, I year’s Provisionals? Tell me about your family. try to give them that. Sure! Take a chance and do something to I’m married to John Paige, a physician at stretch yourself a little. You should choose LSU Health and Sciences. I have two sons, Any major goals or objectives that areas that you’re passionate about, but Elliott, 4, and Thomas, 5. you’d like to share as the new also challenge yourself to do things in Ways and Means Council Director? other areas of the League that may help When did you join Junior League The one thing I am most focused on for you in developing new skill sets. When I and why? 2011-12 is “Just One Fundraiser.” I would was first asked to participate in the Ways I joined Junior League in New Orleans for love to see each member in the entire and Means Council, I thought to myself the 2003-2004 year. I had considered League support at least one fundraiser. And that this was a great growth opportunity involvement in the League because of my by support, I mean fully understand its mis- but certainly nothing that I would have family’s history with it. My grandmother was sion and personally adopt the advancement gravitated towards on my own. So, be twice president in the Nashville chapter (dur- of that fundraiser. As Junior Leaguers, we all prepared to embrace the unexpected ing the war) and my mother is a Sustainer. I love to do the fun community service proj- opportunities that arise.•

www.jlno.org 27 MEET THE BOARD Nominating Chair Lorie Guarisco DeMarcay

By Allison Cannizaro

QUICK FIRE: Magazine Street or Bourbon: Magazine. Snow or beach: Beach (by a narrow margin) Kindle, Nook or book: Book – I love the smell of the printed pages. Favorite Mardi Gras parade: Hermes. CC's or PJ's: CC’s. King Cake or Doberge cake: Chocolate Doberge. City Park or Audubon Park: City Park. Gumbo or Jambalaya: Gumbo.

When Lorie DeMarcay joined the Junior League in 2000, she was looking for oppor- tunities to volunteer in New Orleans along- side other community-minded women. Her expectations were more than exceeded. Trained as an attorney, Lorie already had a large range of marketable skills; however, she credits the Junior League with helping her realize she could be a leader.

“The Junior League has given me the Photo by: Neil Hurd opportunity to learn so many new things — Junior League. I am proud to be part of a because I have truly enjoyed and learned skills that I never thought I had or could committee that strives to be independent something new from each experience I have develop,” she says. “Not long ago, I came and open minded throughout that process. had. But, if I had to choose one, it would be across a website for a local organization that serving as Placement Chair. This was the was looking for a volunteer coordinator. As What League programs make you placement where everything “clicked” for me I read the qualifications for the job, I real- the most excited? and set me on the path that eventually led to ized that I met all of the qualifications for I have developed a real appreciation for my terms on the board. I gained a deeper the job because of my experience with the the Thrift Shop. It is truly the workhorse understanding of how the whole organization Junior League. How great is that?” of our operation and provides much of worked, and most importantly I realized that Lorie and her husband, Larry, have two the funding that supports our amazing I could be a leader. I worked harder that year children, Lanie, 7, and Holly, 5. A few years community projects. than I ever had before, but also had more fun, ago, Lorie traded in her law books and suits learned more and met so many new people. and loves her job as a full-time mom. This What advice do you have for year, Lorie has the important task of leading Provisionals? In what other community the Nominating Committee to find the best If you want to, get involved. Jump in with organizations are you involved? slate of women to lead the Junior League both feet. It doesn’t matter that you don’t I have two young girls, so I devote most of into the following year. know what you’re doing. We are all keenly my time outside of the Junior League to aware that our mission is to train women being involved in and supporting their Why is Nominating important to you? volunteers. school. The Nominating Committee is important to me because I have a great deal of respect What has been your favorite What are your hobbies? for the process that governs the committee placement and why? I love to cook and have a slight obsession in its efforts to seat the future leaders of the It is so hard to choose one year as my favorite with Cooks Illustrated magazine.•

28 Lagniappe MEET THE BOARD Sustaining Advisor Winifred “Wendy” McCarthy Beron

By Brook Brown

QUICK FIRE: Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine Street. Saints or Hornets: Saints. CC’s or PJ’s: CC’s. Parkway or Domilise’s: Domilise’s. Hanson's, Harrison’s or Plum Street Snowball: Sal’s. Mardi Gras or out of town: Mardi Gras. Rebirth or Soul Rebels: Rebirth. Zoo or Aquarium: Zoo. Abita or Dixie: Abita. King or Doberge cake: King cake. Audubon or City Park: Audubon. Gala or Shopping Card: Shopping Card. Jambalaya or Plantation Cookbook: Plantation. Register or Sorting at Boomindeals: Register and Sorting!

Wendy is no stranger to the Junior League, or the board for that matter. She has been in the

League since she was 25, and held multiple Photo by: Neil Hurd positions on the board including: President, company, where she currently works as a I still love the Thrift Shop! President-elect, Secretary and now Sustaining health care consultant. Additionally, she is Advisor for the second year. She has also been director of Fidelity Homestead Savings How did you come to join the involved in many other League projects such as Bank, a member of the Teach for America Junior League? co-chairing the first Holiday Marketplace Advisory Board, a member of the Methodist I have been a member of the Junior League Auction and JL’s Rebuilding New Orleans Health System Foundation Board and just forever! When I was 25, six ladies showed project, serving as Advisor, working on Project completed her term as Past Chairman of the up at my door (you needed six sponsors Peer Processing and Development, and rewrit- Country Day Board of Trustees. back then) with champagne, cheese straws ing the Provisional course, just to name a few. In all of the aforementioned endeavors, and an invitation to join the League. One She has also helped with many other projects Wendy is supported by her husband, of them was my mother. They also had a throughout her years of service. Thomas, who works for McMoRan Oil and bunch of balloons that outlined how many Despite her continued involvement with Gas and recently retired as a Brigadier General general meetings, Thrift Shop shifts and JLNO, Wendy also stays busy both at work in the Louisiana National Guard after 27 committee placement hours I would have and at home. Wendy attended Vanderbilt years of military service, and her daughter to do before I could Sustain. Little did they University where she earned a nursing Scout, who is a senior at Country Day. know — it never ends. degree. She returned to New Orleans to manage the neonatal and pediatric intensive What is your favorite Provisional What are your goals as Sustaining care units at Baptist Hospital and served as memory? Advisor this year? director for Quality Risk Management and I loved the Thrift Shop. I was working part To support Dee and the members of the Managed Care there. She then co-founded time so that I could do a Tuesday morning board as they continue to move the League the Apollo Group, a health care consulting shift, and the group I worked with was fun. forward.•

www.jlno.org 29 Someone’s in the Kitchen with JLNO and Second Harvest Food Bank!

By Mary O’Brien-Huxen Photo by: Neil Hurd

ONE IN EIGHT people in Louisiana are struggling with hunger. Many people believe that the problems associated with hunger are confined to small pockets in a community or neigh- borhood, but the reality is much different. We all know and are in contact with people affected by hunger, even though we might not be aware of it. These are often hard-working adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go without food for several meals. Most of us simply have no idea. But now it’s time to educate ourselves about hunger in south Louisiana and what the Junior League and community partners are doing to solve the problem. Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana serves over 262,000 clients annually. In any given week, almost 42,000 different people will access emergency food services through this network. Just last year alone, Second Looking ahead, Second Harvest has an aggressive goal to Harvest Food Bank distributed more than 24 million pounds of increase food distribution to roughly 40 million meals by 2013. food, the equivalent of approximately 20 million meals. And the recent move to a larger warehouse with a new Community Kitchen, featured on our cover, is just one critical step toward meeting this long-term strategic goal. The Community Kitchen is the beginning of a transformation that Second Harvest Food Bank is undergoing to expand its capacity to lead the fight against hunger. At nearly 8,500 square feet, this new commercial grade kitchen is under the direction of Executive Chef Tony Biggs, seen on the cover of Lagniappe, and is among the largest production kitchens in the region. It can and will produce nutritious and delicious meals for Second Harvest Food Bank partner agencies, including senior centers, shelters, soup kitchens and more. The expansion added an additional 1,000 square feet of space used for a teaching kitchen, training and educational programs such as cooking classes and nutrition and wellness courses, small meetings and special events. SECOND HARVEST FALL LINE UP Specialized equipment facilitates cooking and chilling foods for distribution as well as packaging well-balanced, individual meals. 2011 Harvest the Music Presented by Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank Returns with A Stellar Line Up! The kitchen fed children this summer through a summer feeding program and begins a supper feeding program this fall. Every Wednesday, Sept. 14th - Nov. 2nd, help Second Harvest Food JLNO Community Council Director Alistair “Ali” Ward Bank fight hunger by coming out to Lafayette Square for a free concert featuring the best local, regional and national artists: Kramer believes that Junior League partnerships with Second Harvest reflect an awareness and response to current community Sept. 14 Big Sam’s Funky Nation + Mia Borders needs. “Recent news reports indicate that children are among the Sept. 21 Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road Show Sept. 28 Bonerama with Dave Malone of the Radiators + Alvin worst hit by the downturn in our economy, with an exponential Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory number of children now facing food insecurity due to increased Oct. 5 Irma Thomas and The Professionals + Soul Project unemployment among parents,” says Ali. “As many government Oct. 12 Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue + Stooges Brass Band programs are cutting their budgets, our partnerships with Second Oct. 19 Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary’s Philthy Phew Harvest through Kids in the Kitchen and the Backpack Program Oct. 26 Blind Boys of Alabama + Krown Washington and Batiste Nov. 2 Buckwheat Zydeco + Tommy Malone of the Subdudes with are more important now than ever.” Ray Ganucheau Each Thursday and Saturday, JLNO volunteers meet at the Second Harvest warehouse to pack Lagniappe Backpacks and

30 Lagniappe I help out in other ways. On some nights, you ntroducing can hear the laughter of volunteers manning the food sorting conveyor belt as they remember I Love Lucy or Laverne and Shirley THE ATRIUM episodes with similar scenes. Second AT CHRISTWOOD Harvest has indicated that it makes a huge difference to be able to count on the steady stream of JLNO volunteers each week. The Backpack Program addresses the needs of school children at high risk for hunger by providing backpacks of food for weekends and holidays. Backpacks are stocked with 10-12 nutritious, easy to prepare, child- friendly items from each of the major food groups. These bags are distributed discreetly on Fridays or the last day before a school break to children the school has identified as being at risk for hunger when there isn’t a school breakfast or lunch to count on. Nearly 1,000 children in 13 schools are served by the program, and JLNO was one of the Backpack Program’s first major spon- sors with a commitment of $300,000 and three years of volunteer support. Often, people are surprised when a con- nection is made between childhood obesity and childhood hunger. Poor nutrition is the link. “Kids in the Kitchen” was launched by the Association of Junior Leagues Delightful from the inside out. International in 2006 to address the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity and poor nutrition. Locally, JLNO has imple- Slated to open in 2011, The Atrium opens the door for mented Kids in the Kitchen in a variety of you to make Christwood part of your future plan ... ways, and 2011-2012 co-chairs Dottie Ellis and Kristin Shannon are working with starting now. Second Harvest to add Kids in the Kitchen programming to Second Harvest supper With a beautiful atrium as its centerpiece, our new programs at local schools this fall. JLNO vol- unteers will be on hand when children arrive building will include independent living residences for evening meals to add enrichment pro- in your choice of two exceptional fl oor plans. Both gramming that is fun and educational. “If we can teach these kids to eat healthy food first, feature 10-foot ceilings, ample storage and an outdoor through a fun activity, we can potentially patio or balcony overlooking our beautiful 66-acre establish a lifelong habit of identifying and eating healthier foods,” says Dottie. “I’d like campus. to think this ‘healthy food first’ message will stick with them like ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ Hurry, only a limited number of Atrium stuck with my generation.” apartments are available. Call (985) 898-0515 for In New Orleans, food and music go hand in hand. This fall Second Harvest is more information. raising awareness through another lively and festive “Harvest the Music” concert series at Lafayette Square held every Wednesday from September 14 to the first cool, crisp evenings in November. The fun festivals are free thanks to sponsors and concession ven- dors, and you will find JLNO volunteers enjoying the music and staffing our JLNO 100 Christwood Blvd. U Covington, LA 70433 information tent, too. So come on out this Phone: (985) 898-0515 UToll-Free: (800) 480-4361 fall and treat your ears to some great music www.christwoodrc.com and your stomach to some yummy local favorites and a cold Abita beer! 48457

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32 Lagniappe LivingWell:By Danielle Sutton 504 Fit Camp with Monica Kinnan and Caroline Brady

Photo by: Katherine Miller THE MESSAGE TO get up and exercise can seem relentless sometimes, and there is a rea- son for that. Sadly, for those of us to whom exer- cise does not come naturally, there is no magic bullet that is going to make us lean and toned without lifting a finger. The proliferation of “boot camp”-style exer- cise regimes over the last few years is noticeable and to an exercise novice, they can sound very intimidating. Monica Kinnan and JLNO member Caroline Brady are highly trained fitness profes- sionals who understand the intimidation and fear many people feel about working out, and they have developed 504 FitCamp to answer this need in a fun and supportive environment. 504 FitCamp is an outside group personal training program for both men and women that conveniently meets at Audubon Park. Each class is one hour and 15 minutes in length and includes cardio and endurance training, strength training, flexibility work, core conditioning, inter- val training, mat Pilates and boot camp exercises. No two classes are ever the same, which takes the Monica Kinnan and Caroline Brady, creators and owners of New Orleans-based boot camps, 504 & 985 FITCAMP. continued on page 34

www.jlno.org 33 Photo by: Katherine Miller Wheels in motion. Life in progress.

2011-2012 ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE DATES Monica Kinnan demonstrates a strength move. Pre-Kindergarten: October 25, 6:30pm Middle & Upper School: November 15, 6:30pm Kindergarten – Grade 5: January 12, 8:30am Middle & Upper School: January 26, 8:30am Living 300 Park Road. Metairie, LA 70005 – 504.849.3110 – www.mpcds.com Country Day accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin. Well: continued from page 33 boredom factor out of the workouts. 504 FitCamp is a program formulated for all fitness levels. Monica and Caroline modify all exercises and make sure each Artful fundraiser hosted by  ! client receives individualized instruction "!     Chamber of Commerce for maximum results. They also strive to Main Street-Tourism Bureau help clients make good nutrition and lifestyle changes so that they can reach  their fitness goals.    The ultimate goal is to try and keep clients laughing.     "Fitness should be fun — and we strive to create that atmosphere in all of our classes," says Monica. Monica and Caroline think the best aspect of FitCamp is the power of the group. Clients find a love of fitness and inevitably make healthy friends in the process. The friendships clients make in FitCamp and the sense of fun and camaraderie are what keep them coming back week after week. The biggest plus  Downtown Ocean Springs, MS of the program is the results — which   228-875-4424 participants can see and feel.   Blue Moon Art Project, 350 fine arts, crafts & "Once our clients join the class they food vendors from around the world, live music and more! quickly see an increase in strength, and a www.oceanspringschamber.com   ! "

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Monica Kinnan and JLNO member Caroline Brady display strength, balance and poise.

www.jlno.org 35 HEARD AROUND THE LEAGUE…

What was your favorite summer reading? Complied by: Jennifer Chamberlain

The Help by Kathryn Stockett “It is a fun and easy read. I lived in Jackson, Miss., where the story is set, for a while, so it was fun to read about all the Mississippi references. I loved reading it by the pool or the beach. I couldn’t put it down.” Robin Burck

To Dance With Kings by Rosaline Laker “This is the current book I’m reading and I can’t seem to put it down. It’s about four generations of women, their mothers and their life at and around the beautiful scenery of Versailles. It has love, disap- pointment, suspense and hopefully (haven’t finished it yet) a happy ending. I don’t have time to read for fun much so I’m glad I came across this one; it’s a great book and I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun read! Plus, I bought it at the JL Thrift Shop for only 50 cents!” Jennifer Cruz Chamberlain

Nine Lives by Dan Baum “It reminds me of all the reasons why I love New Orleans and love living here.” Emily Strong

The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy A Southern classic. It is a novel about a family from South Carolina that has endured every type of tragedy imaginable. This emotional read will keep you turning the pages, as you empathize with the “ Wingo family. Conroy touches on everything from lust, love and betrayal to loss and forgiveness. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a beautifully written heartrending story.” Courtney Crosby

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden “I love being able to get lost in historical fiction novels where there is not only a fantastic story line but you are able to learn about another culture as well.” Brook Brown

Little Bee by Chris Cleave “It is an amazing story that will suck you in from the very beginning. It’s a deep and meaningful message, but an easy read at the same time. Definitely different than anything else I’ve read in recent years. I loved it.” Beth Walker

Moloka’i by Alan Brennert “It’s a historical fiction novel about a leprosy colony on the Hawaiian island of Moloka’i that follows the life of a 5 year old girl when she is taken from her family and sent to the colony. It is a wonderful story of love and conquering adversity.” Ann Clayton Chamberlain 36 Lagniappe ” Quality Construction & Renovation

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38 Lagniappe League Faces

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Kim Abramson and Erin Luetkemeier at the United Nations Association of New York Honors Women at 2011 Spring Luncheon.

Duane Page, Kay Favrot and Joan Hartson at the Sustainer Cinco De Mayo Party.

Photo by: Gabriela Barnetzer

Photo by: Kellen Pirri

Life long friends gather for some Cinco De Mayo fun at hostess Anne Goliwas's home. (from left)Dottie Ellis, Joan Hartson, Anne Goliwas and mother, Dottie Charbonnet.

Elizabeth Feigley, Anne Krozely at the June Front Porch Friday.

Junior League volunteer Kertrina Watson Lewis watches over her student Marcelle Olivier as she performs CPR.

Photo by: Elizabeth Janke

www.jlno.org 39 League Faces

Front Row (from left) - Jeanne Boughton, Jennifer Couvillon and Blanche “Dee” McCloskey. Middle Row (from left) - Erin Bolles, Connie Shannon, Stacey Lousteau and Amanda Frischhertz. Back Row (from left) - Charlotte Benton, Christine Zazulak and Gwathmey Gomila

Photo by: Caitlin Brewster

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Provisionals Kate Bruce, Windi Brown and Jennifer Bernard-Allen get to know their Advisor, Sibby Charbonnet, at the New Provisional Welcome Party held at the Edible School Garden.

Photo by: Jessica Cook

From left - Shannon Able, Lori Page, Beth Leblanc, Connie Shannon, Ariane Brennan, Blanche “Dee” McCloskey, Katherine Raymond, Lorie DeMarcay, Tara Luparello and Brandy Whisnant.

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40 Lagniappe Provisionals Katherine Hattier, Katherine Hogg and Advisior Lindsey Schafer look for other “Radishes” at the New Provisional Welcome Party.

Photo by: Jessica Cook

Photo by: Jessica Cook Photo by: Jessica Cook

5-K Etouffee Co-Chair Lizzie Webb, Race Coordinator Chuck George, 5-K Etouffee Co-Chair Kristen Laragy, 2010-2011 Ways and Means Council Director Mandi Frischhertz and 2010-2011 President Jennifer Couvillon.

Children's 1/2 Mile Race participant Teddy Bride Mayor crosses the finish line with the Big Yellow Duck and his mom, JLNO Member Jessica Bride, at the 5-K Etouffee May 7, 2011.

Eight Decades of Volunteer Service to the Greater New Orleans area Big dreams begin at PROGRAM The Junior League of LOUISE S. New Orleans McGEHEE SCHOOL Call 523-9911 for more information. www.littlegate.com

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Louise S. McGehee School is open to all qualified girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

42 Lagniappe Cookbook Selection By Margaret Kemp

CRESCENT CITY MOONS, DISHES AND SPOONS TUTTI-FRUTTI TACOS

This colorful dish is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The corn tortillas are filled with a yummy fruit blend and peanut butter then sprinkled with coconut. These fruit tacos are filling without making you feel sluggish — perfect for outdoor activities!

INGREDIENTS FOR TUTTI-FRUTTI TACOS:

2 6-inch corn tortillas 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 cup chopped mixed fruit (pineapple, banana, mango, kiwifruit, strawberries and blueberries) 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

Directions: Microwave the tortillas for 10 seconds or until warm. Spread each warm tortilla with 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter. Sprinkle each with half the fruit and half the coconut. Fold over to enclose the filling and serve. Photo by Elizabeth Hill

Order online at jlno.org/cookbook

www.jlno.org 43 Your guide to JLNO Events, Community Shifts, Fundraiser Shifts and New Orleans fun!

GET FIRED UP FOR KINGSLEY HOUSE WITH KERMIT RUFFINS October 14, 2011, 6-9 p.m. HAPPY HOUR Help Kingsley House educate children, strengthen families, and September 20, 2011, 6 p.m. build communities Happy Hour at Fat Harry’s followed by General Meeting Active Members of the League are invited to join this year’s GET ON BOARD TRAINING Provisional class at Fat Harry’s for a Happy Hour at 6 p.m., followed October 1, 15 by the League year’s first general meeting at Headquarters. Get On Board is a training program provided by the League to October 18, November 15, and December 13 are the dates for community members who are interested in developing leadership future General Meetings skills while learning to govern an area non-profit agency.

FRONT PORCH FRIDAYS BUY, SAVE AND SERVE KICKOFF PARTY September 23, October 21, November 18, 5:30 p.m. Dillard’s Mall Entrance at Lakeside Shopping Center, League members and their guests are invited to unwind with Saturday, November 5, 2011, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. friends at this monthly Happy Hour. Location: Monkey Hill. A festive party hosted by JLNO and Lakeside Mall which will feature complimentary food, libations, children’s activities, REBUILDING TOGETHER and more! All JLNO and community members purchasing a September 30, October 1, 7, 8 card are welcome to attend. Buy, Save and Serve Cards are Join JLNO as we work with the Preservation Resource Center to redeemable from November 4 to November 13, 2011. improve the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled members of our community. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! November 24, 2011 SECOND HARVEST September 24, October 8, 13, 22, November 10, 12, 19, December 3, 8, 17 Junior League members work with Second Harvest of Greater New Orleans to provide “Lagniappe Backpacks” to students who exhibit signs of malnourishment and who might otherwise go hungry on weekends or during school holidays.

NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME October 11, 2011 A community-wide initiative to learn about crime prevention, such as neighborhood watch programs, as well as an opportunity to get to know your neighbors a little better. http://crimestoppersno.org FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.JLNO.ORG

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