SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
Dear JLIR Membership,
As the 2014-2015 League year begins we want to take the time to update you on some recent updates within the League. We also want to thank our 2013-2014 Board of Directors for all their hard work and a job well done! They have now passed the torch and our new board is hard at work ensuring that we all stay on track. We have some exciting things happening this upcoming year and want to give you a sneak peek at what you can look forward to this year!
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OFFICE UPDATE We will begin with the recent changes in our JLIR office. A BIG thank you goes out to Tatiana Dyer for the amazing opportunity to have a rent –free office space at Dyer Mazda. We truly appreciate her generosity.
Our office hours will be by appointment only. If you need to use the office/conference room for a committee meeting please e-mail the League office at [email protected]. Elizabeth Swann and Mary Chavers check the email regularly. Also if you need anything you can reach Elizabeth Swann at [email protected]
WHOLE CHILD
PO Box 274 ● Vero Beach, FL 32961-0274 Tel 772.226.0799 ● [email protected] ● www.jlir.org Whole Child helped families at Indian River Academy, Dodgertown Elementary School, and Rosewood Magnet School get off to a great start by informing them of the abundance of resources available through Whole Child's website. Leah Hamilton, Haley Macon, Niki Plomaritis, Nicole Piontek and Kelley Williams enjoyed talking with parents and wishing the students a great year at each of the school's back-to-school orientation nights. Whole Child looks forward to a continued engaging and rewarding partnership with our county's school district, assisting families in connecting to much-needed resources such as doctors, health insurance and emergency services.
We are also thrilled to announce that Whole Child received a $1,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support ongoing program operations.
Whole Child is always looking to add new providers to its network of resources. If you know of any programs or services that should be added to the website, please contact Kelley at [email protected].
FUND DEVELOPMENT
The Woman Of The Year (WOTY) committee is rolling along and on its way to assuring another wonderful and successful event. The date has been set and will be April 29th, 2015. The event location has been booked at Oak Harbour. We are very excited about this luncheon!
The second fundraiser has been decided. We will co-host, with Timber Ridge Tennis Club, a fun dinner and dancing event at the Endless Summer Winery on January 10, 2015. The event will showcase the extraordinary women playing in a USTA tour stop and the Junior
PO Box 274 ● Vero Beach, FL 32961-0274 Tel 772.226.0799 ● [email protected] ● www.jlir.org League. More details to come. If you are interested in helping with this fundraiser, please contact Erin Raines at [email protected].
COMMUNITY
Our first fall community impact project will be held at the Hibiscus House on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 11am-1pm. All JL members are invited to help volunteer with the spa day. We will be serving pizza and giving manicure/ pedicures. If interested in volunteering, please contact community VP, Haley Macon at [email protected]. Also, this month’s community collection at the next GMM September 17, 2014 will be opened or unopened dog and or cat food to be donated to the Indian River Humane Society. Thank you in advance for your support.
2014-2015 PLACEMENTS This year’s placements have been made. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elizabeth Swann or Mary Chavers.
MEMBERSHIP Fun was had by all at the JLIR Kick Off at Trattoria Dario! We had a great turn out with 25 attendees including current members, provisional members, and many women who are completely new to the Junior League. A HUGE thank you to those that brought new potential members & all who came!
Please help spread the word about our wonderful league! We're holding a contest to encourage new membership and a very special prize will be awarded to the member who brings in the most new provisional members.
Provisional Training: Saturday, October 4th, 2014 from 9am-noon; location to be determined! Here new members will learn about the league; topics to include league terminology, history, volunteerism, &
PO Box 274 ● Vero Beach, FL 32961-0274 Tel 772.226.0799 ● [email protected] ● www.jlir.org Whole Child. Get to know your provisional class and plan your first CIP all in one fun filled morning!
Did you have fun at Kilted Mermaid after the August GMM? So did we! Each GMM we'll announce a place to continue socializing after the meeting, hope you can join us!
For more information or if you have any questions you may contact Leah Hamilton, Membership VP 2014-2015 at [email protected]
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In closing we want to have a section of this newsletter to acknowledge exciting milestones in our member’s lives. Please email Mary Chavers at [email protected] with any milestones you would like to share with the members. They will be added to the upcoming newsletters.
We are thankful for your dedication to the League and look forward to a successful 2011-2012 League year!
PO Box 274 ● Vero Beach, FL 32961-0274 Tel 772.226.0799 ● [email protected] ● www.jlir.org