VOL. VII, NO. 3 SPRING 2003 A NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MIAMI, INC.

GAP’s Phenomenal Women of the March General Future By Cyd Heyliger-Browne Membership A usual night at the Girls Ad- nancy prevention, conflict resolution, substance Meeting & vocacy Project (GAP) at the abuse, coping with incarceration, dealing with Juvenile Justice Center begins stress, healthy habits, yoga, game night, poetry Placement Fair around 6:15 p.m. when we night, arts & crafts and a book club. The girls write meet to prepare for the night’s reflections about the activities during “quiet time,” Tuesday, March 11, 2003 experiences. We wonder if to- Placement Fair begins at 5:30 PM night the count of girls in Mod 11 at the Juvenile Voting meeting begins at 7:00 PM Justice Center will be over 20. We are greeted by “...You made me feel Learn about your Placement one of the GAP counselors who add, “they are very Options at the March 11 General excited that you are coming tonight.” We know like someone Membership Meeting. her words are true when we walk in and the girls, knows I’m here.” who often greet us by name, cannot wait to begin the activity. Placement Bulletins will be as we prepare their snacks. In our final activity of distributed and there will be a We are the Junior League of Miami representa- the night, we stand in a circle and recite together Placement Skit and Fair to help tives that volunteer our time every other Thurs- our phenomenal women confirmation. We end you make your decision about day night to the girls in the Juvenile Justice Center, what to do next year. every night after sharing some snacks with the members of the Girls Advocacy Project (GAP). guards and exchanging friendly good-byes, with Judge Cindy Lederman founded GAP, now nation- a moment of reflection on the girls we are leaving ally recognized as a major reform and trend set- The Placement Bulletins will also behind. One of the girls wrote, “thank you for com- ting program in the Juvenile Justice Center. The be online starting March 15 and ing and being so nice to us. You made me feel like program is designed to assist girls at the center in you will be able to sign up for someone knows I’m here.” building their self-esteem and dealing with other your placements online from personal issues. Counselors meet and work with The ultimate goal of GAP is to empower these girls March 15-31. Signing up for your the girls on a daily basis. The GAP program also to return to our society as outstanding citizens who placement online is for Actives only and you will not receive any encourages community-based organizations to will contribute their time and talents. Plans are to meeting credit. You will still need interact with the girls — the Junior League of Mi- begin a GAP Girls Club on the outside, where the to mail or drop your check to ami is one of these proud groups. girls can take part in activities that they have Headquarters by April 9. planned for themselves. The future is looking better Our committee plansactivities for the girls includ- and brighter for many of the girls who are part of GAP. ing life skills seminars in domestic violence, preg- Volunteers Make The Difference! Looking Ahead...

The Junior League of Miami, Inc. is an organization of women committed to pro- April 8 & 9 moting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through Placement Interviews at JLM HQ the effective action and leadership of trained vol- AM AM PM PM unteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and Tuesday, April 8, 8 -11 and 4 -8 charitable. Wednesday, April 9, 10AM-1PM and 4PM-8PM Our Vision Look for more information and online placement selection in To empower Miami’s women, children, and fami- the all-member e-mails lies to conquer tomorrow’s challenges and to build a united community. Board of Directors 2002-2003 March 2 President ...... Holly J. Battle President Elect ...... Karen Cabrera DIAD Special Olympics Bylaws/Parliamentarian ...... Meredith Mills Equestrian Event in the Redlands (by Monkey Jungle) Nominating ...... Allison Holly Placement ...... Valerie Harvey For more information contact Jennifer Earle at Recording Secretary ...... Deborah Dietz [email protected] or at (305) 361-0920. Treasurer ...... Christine Griffard VP Communications ...... Stephanie Kirby VP Community ...... Kimberly Brigham VP Development ...... Susan Bonner March 29 VP Finance ...... Libby Witherspoon VP Planning ...... Rubye Nell Johnson Done In a Day Event VP Membership ...... Andria Hanley Walk to Cure Diabetes at Metro Zoo Past President’s Advisory ...... Julia Bianch Sustaining Advisor to the Board ... Elizabeth Johnson For more information, contact Eva Pikarsky at Committee & Project Chairs [email protected]. All Aboard Story Hour ...... Helen O’Connell Annual Record Keeper/Historian ...... Angela Harrison Chili Splash ...... Diana Huling Community Partners ...... Maria Robbins and Meredith Mills Community Service Award ...... Leslie Cooper Done In A Day ...... Laurel Auerbacher Contact JLM Encore Shop ...... Margaret Nee Family Literacy ...... Joelle Holstein Allen Fund Development ...... Sheryl Shoup BY MAIL: Fund Development .. Kristen Holmquist-Munroe is published quarterly and distributed in Junior League of Miami, Inc. Girls Advocacy Project ...... Cyd Heyliger-Brown September, December, March and May. The dead- 713 Biltmore Way Golden Palm ...... Gail Scott Inn Transition North Michelle Ramirez-Patricios line for article/copy submissions is the fifth of the Coral Gables, FL 33134 Inn Transition South ...... Stephanie Demos, month prior to issue date. Preferably, all copy Sondra Space, Office Manager Elizabeth Spivack, Lyn Pannone JLM Headquarters Inc...... Gail Piñon should be submitted via e-mail to BY PHONE: Journal Editor ...... Marylen Exposito KAPOW ...... Sabrina Mayfield [email protected]. Questions about article (305) 443-0160 KidCare ...... Barbara Alderman specifications and advertising rates should be di- Legal Coordinator ...... Barbara Lagoa BY FAX: Meetings & Hospitality ...... Debora Radosevich rected to the Editor at [email protected]. Membership ...... Mariele Jones (305) 443-3849 Membership Outreach ...... Maria Beguiristain Program Development .. Linda Blackburn Brown, BY EMAIL: Susan Lerner Junior League Journal [email protected] Project Reach ...... Bonita Ann Whytehead Marylen Exposito, Editor Provisionals ...... Vicky Colross, Jennifer Green Public Affairs ...... Karen Guy ON THE WEB: Public Relations ...... TBA www.juniorleagueofmiami.com Training ...... Michele Battle Website ...... Kathleen Duran Rendering on cover courtesy of Women’s Luncheon ...... Loretta Nido ENCORE SHOP Yearbook ...... Wendy Brown Allen William Bodenhamer & Company 269 Giralda Avenue Community Advisors Coral Gables, FL 33134 Arnold Greenfield Judge Cindy Lederman Printed by Phone: (305) 444-2660 Pedro Greer, M.D. Anna Rentz Aquarius Press, Inc. Fax: (305) 444-2205 Dr. Nilza Kallos Thomas M. Rozek David Lawrence, Jr. Judge Deborah White-Labora (305) 688-0066

2 Spring 2003 President’s Perspective A Time for Choices By Holly J. Battle, 2002-2003 President

This is a very busy time of many. You cannot possibly save enough to Please remember the time you give to JLM each year. In this issue of the Jour- make a difference.” day, week or month makes the difference in the nal you will find our new lives of one woman or child, and their smiles The young man smiled as he continued to pick slate of officers, all our new makes it all worthwhile. YOU make the difference. up another starfish and toss it back into the ocean. projects and fundraisers as Thank you! “It makes a difference to that one,” he replied. well as bylaws changes for 2003-2004. You will also be asked in April to make your decision as to what committee you would like to serve on next year. I hope you will take the time to read all the information detailed on the following pages and attend the March voting meeting to visit the Placement Fair and vote on these important issues. It has been a busy winter and spring already with the Ribbon Cutting at Inn Transition South, our many holiday celebrations with the families of our projects, a new class of Provisionals, the Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon and now Chili Splash fast approaching on Sunday, March 16. On December 10, 2002, after 10 years of planning and construction, members of the Junior I wanted to take this opportunity to share with League of Miami, Commissioners, Mayor Penelas and other guests joined together to celebrate the completion of a dream: 56 units of transitional housing for victims of domestic violence you a story I read a year ago from another news- and homelessness. This partnership between the Junior League and Miami-Dade County will letter that reminded me of why we make a differ- provide a much-needed service to the South Dade community. A truly collaborative effort, this ence in the work we do every day for the Junior facility is an example of the tradition the Junior League has been known for in this community for 76 years. Thank you to the countless volunteers and leaders who believed in this dream and League of Miami and this community. While walking along a beach, a man saw someone in the distance leaning down, pick- ing something up and throwing it into the ocean. As he came closer, he saw thousands of starfish the tide had thrown onto the beach. Unable to return to the ocean during low tide, the star- fish were dying. He observed a young man picking up the starfish one by one and throw- ing them back into the water. After watching the seemingly futile effort, the JOANNA’S MARKETPLACE observer said, “There must be thousands of starfish on this beach. It would be impossible 8247 South Dixie Highway for you to get all of them. There are simply too South Miami, Florida 33143 Located at US1 & Ludlum (67th) Avenue Tel: (305) 661-5777 • Fax: (305) 661-9025

Junior League Journal 3 Membership News

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MIAMI, INC. 2003-2004 ANNUAL DUES NOTICE

As stated in Article VII, Section 7.02 of the JLM, Inc. Bylaws “Annual dues are due and payable by March 1, 2003. A $25 late fee will be assessed for dues postmarked after March 31, 2003.”

Dues Schedule:

Actives and Provisionals …………………$140.00 ($105.00 JLM dues and $35 AJLI Dues)

Sustainers …………………………….……$85.00 ($50 JLM dues and $35 AJLI Dues)

Please consider an additional contribution to the Junior League of Miami Ronni W. Bermont Endowment Fund for Community Projects, Our Community Partners Annual Campaign or our Headquarters Capital Campaign.

Thank you.

Please make check payable to:

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MIAMI, INC. “DUES” 713 BILTMORE WAY CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134

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4 Spring 2003 Fundraisers

Counting Down to Chili Splash By Diana Huling, Chair, and Jamie Adams, Co-Chair The Chili Splash is less than Big Cheese, Mutineer and many more! three weeks away and we’ve Do you think you make the best chili in town? got a lot of fun things planned Here’s your chance to prove it! We are now accept- for this year’s event. ing individuals as contestants. Pick up an entry Our big news is we will have form from Jamie Adams, and get cooking! We’d FREE BEER generously do- love to have you! nated by Anhauser-Busch. We All that’s left to do is buy your tickets and bring will also be selling pizza for your family and friends. You’ll have a great time just one dollar a slice, which and all proceeds benefit our favorite charity: Jun- has been generously donated ior League of Miami. See you there! by The Big Cheese Restaurant. For the kids, we have added a Sunday, March 16, 2003 Log onto the JLM Web climbing wall in addition to the slide and bounce 12 noon - 3:30 p.m. site to buy your tickets: All-day Seaquarium Admission house we had last year. We also hired an addi- juniorleagueofmiami.com tional clown to do face painting. The Killer Whale Some of the great local restaurants and chefs that Mascot and Dolphin mascot will be available to have signed up so far are JoAnna’s Market, Special thanks to Chili Splash sponsors: take pictures with your children so bring your cam- Burdines Catering, Sarah Sharpe Catering, Café era for this photo-op and the Critter Cart will be com- Vialetto, Taco Rico, Hooters, Café Tu Tu Tango – ing around to do a presentation and hands on all returning from last year. Our new restaurants demonstration for the kids in our Childrens’ Tent. include Titanic, Shuckers, Tom’s NFL, Loft, The

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Junior League Journal 5 Leadership Slate for 2003-04

The Nominating Committee presents the following members to serve in leadership for the 2003-04 year. Thank you to the outstanding women who self submitted or were nominated on straw ballots for leadership roles. Last year you elected the following to leadership in 2003-04: Karen Cabrera, President; Christine Griffard, VP Finance; Christy Falco, Chair Membership Outreach; Debbie Corbishley, Chair Nominating. Listed below is the proposed slate for 2003-04: Board of Directors Membership Outreach President Elect VP Development Committee Amy Sussman. Former VP Susan Lerner is the co-chair Chair Elect: Jennifer Pfleger Volunteer Resources, Amy has of the Program Development Members: also chaired the Golden Palm committee and former chair Leslie Cooper Gift Market, Radio Lollipop and and member of Inn Transition Deb Dennis-Moir Kristi House committees and North. Susan is a practicing Kelly Portuondo served on Habitat for Humanity and Public Rela- lawyer with two children. Colleen Anderson tions. Amy is married with one son and before be- VP Membership Gail Piñon coming a full-time community volunteer, worked Loretta Nido is currently the JJ Snow with Merrill Lynch. Chair of the Women Who Make Laura Decker VP Communications a Difference Luncheon. She was Ramsey Sullivan Keith Landon has chaired previously chair of Placement the Membership Committee, and a member of the Member- YMCA Saturday Matinee and ship Outreach committee. Loretta is trained as a Nominating Committee Done In A Day committees. She lawyer and is Mom to four children. (You will vote for three in each age group. The has also served on the Inn Treasurer chair-elect will be the woman who receives the Transition North, provisional, operations, nomi- Lauren Harrison has served most votes overall.) nating and Golden Palm committees. Now retired as Chair-Elect of Women Who 38 and up from the not for profit sector, Keith is mother to Make a Difference Luncheon Diana Huling two children. and Domestic Violence is your Michelle Frisbee-Hartmann VP Community Business. Lauren has retired Mariele Jones Rubye Nell Johnson. Cur- from 21 years as an accountant and financial con- Vicki Lukis rently VP Planning, Rubye Nell sultant with major accounting firms, including Margaret Nee has served on the Domestic Vio- Arthur Andersen and Price Waterhouse. The Trea- 32 to 37 lence is Your Business commit- surer becomes the VP Finance in 2004-05. Valerie Harvey Andria Hanley tee and on the Planning Recording Council as a Planning Member at Large. Secretary Michelle Ramirez-Patricios Bonita Whitehead VP Planning Vicky Colross Huck has Gail Scott has served as chair served as Provisional Commit- Laura Sulkes of Golden Palm Gift Market, tee Co-Chair and mentor. 31 and under Jennifer Green Done In A Day, the Nordstrom Katie Landsea Tile Event and Agape. She has Michelle Baker Benesch also served on the Program De- Planning Council Members at Gina Gardner velopment, Habitat for Humanity and Done in a Large (2-Yr. Terms) Erin Dolan Day Committees. Gail is the regional advertising Kim Brigham sales manager for a travel magazine. Please note: Nominating committee members may Thomasina Turner-Diggs not be slated to elected positions by the committee they are serving on.

6 Spring 2003 Proposed Bylaws Changes

Motion 1: The Board of ing. (See Policies: Encore Shop) Board be reinstated by a 2/3rds vote of the Board. A Provisional member who has resigned shall be able Directors moves that the Section 5.02. Proposals of Members membership of the Junior to fulfill the Provisional qualifications to be rein- League of Miami approve There shall be one Sponsor on each application for stated. (See Policies: Provisional) membership. It is strongly recommended that at the following bylaws 1) An active member dropped for non-payment of least one Active member appear on the candidate’s changes: annual dues may be reinstated upon payment of application. Section 2.02 Policies such dues as well as the payment of the reinstate- The sponsor or candidate shall prepare and present E. All policies of The Junior League of Miami, Inc., ment fee, with the approval of the Board of Direc- to the Membership Outreach Committee an offi- appearing in the JLM Yearbook must be approved tors. except that active members dropped for cial application for membership on/or before Oc- by its Board of Directors. non-payment before 1997 may be reinstated with- tober 25th. the deadline specified by the Board of out paying the reinstatement fee during the 2000- A. ACTIVE Directors. 2001 League year only in honor of the 75th year All Active members shall justify their membership Section 5.03. Election of Members anniversary. through some form of community service satisfac- A. In addition to the Chair and Chair-Elect there shall Section 6.03. Expulsion tory in quality and extensiveness to that Junior be 10 voting members of the Membership Outreach League. All Active members shall have an interview B. A member dropped from this League or any other Committee. At least seven voting members of the Mem- with a Placement Advisor at the beginning of each League for any reason other than non-payment of bership Outreach Committee must be present to vote working year. In the event a member’s service is annual dues is not eligible for membership in this on candidates for admission to membership. An affir- unsatisfactory, her name shall be brought to the League. mative vote of a majority plus one of the voting mem- Board by the Placement Committee. Any Active Section 7.01. Annual Dues bers shall constitute a favorable recommendation to member who has an adequate reason may, at the the Board. Active and Provisional members shall pay annual discretion of the Board, be temporarily excused from dues of $140.00 and Sustaining members shall pay service. These members shall have voting powers. B. The names of all candidates eligible for mem- annual dues of $85.00, which includes the AJLI per (See Policies: Encore Shop) bership under the Bylaws of this League shall be capita dues which shall be paid by the Treasurer in presented to the Membership Outreach Committee Section 4.02 Transfer, the Inter-League, Seasonal accordance with the regulations set forth in the AJLI for recommendation to the Board. Inter-League and Non-Resident Privileges Standing Rules. Sustaining Emeritus members will B. A complete list of candidates with recommen- A member in good standing shall be granted one not be required to pay annual dues. All Provisional dations shall be presented to the Board by the Mem- of the following privileges by making written ap- members must pay all fees on or before the date bership Outreach Committee Chair. The candidates th plication to the Corresponding Secretary .The Cor- specified by the Board of Directors. December 15 . shall be elected to Provisional membership by a 2/ responding Secretary will then notify the Placement The fee for the next provisional year shall remain 3rds vote of the Board of Directors. The Board of Chair. the same unless, on or before September 1 of each Directors has final authority over the admission of year, the Board of Directors, after consultation with C. NON-RESIDENT prospective members to membership. the current chairperson of the Provisional Com- 1) Active and Sustaining members, who are living C. Reason(s) based on criteria shall be listed by the mittee, approves a different amount. There shall at a distance from their Junior League area (South members of the Committee for those candidates not be no refund of dues or special fees except as pro- Florida area), shall be granted the Non-resident recommended to the Board. vided for transfers in Article IV, Section 4.02. A of privilege. these Bylaws. The candidates shall be voted upon by the Decem- 2) Non-resident active members, who live in an area ber Board meeting RATIONALE: These changes are proposed to clear in which there is a Junior League, may retain the up some confusing wording in the Bylaws and Candidates elected to Provisional membership shall privilege for a period not to exceed two years. They clarify current practices. be announced by the Board of Directors. may not hold office or vote. A Non-resident mem- ber who has returned to a League, shall at the end Section 6.02. Reinstatement of six months automatically revert to her proper A. Any former member, who has resigned in good membership classification, i.e., Active or Sustain- standing, may upon written application to the

Junior League Journal 7 Proposed Projects for 2003-04

Program Development Recommendations for 2003-04

The 2000-2005 Strategic Plan of JLM includes as Family Resource Center/Hurwit chiatric Center requests 16 JLM volunteers to par- one of JLM’s primary goals the development of Crisis Nursery ticipate in the monthly story hours and parent programs to enhance the ability of foster care par- The Family Resource Center of South Florida, Inc., training sessions at Inn Transition North, the ents and/or support services to alleviate barriers a private nonprofit organization, provides services Homeless Assistance Center and Inn Transition to success that children in the foster care system to children within the DCF system through the South. Budget: $3,870 for supplies. typically experience; children’s health, early child- operation of centers like the Hurwit Crisis Nurs- ery. Located in the Carol City area (194 St. and 33 Girls Advocacy Project hood education, mentoring programs that provide GAP requests 12 JLM volunteers to continue the Ave.), the nursery is an emergency shelter for up positive role models for at risk persons and the third year project that meets monthly with the girls to 44 children, newborn through age 12. The Fam- increase in the percentage of JLM members work- detained at the Miami-Dade County Juvenile De- ily Resource Center requests 10 volunteers to plan ing on JLM community projects. The following tention Center. Budget: $5,000 to cover the costs and implement a 12-trip field trip program. Some proposed Community Projects directly address of supplies, hygiene items, speaker expenses, holi- JLM volunteers will remain at the nursery during the these strategic areas and goals. day cards, and gift certificates. field trips and organize and implement activities for New projects proposed for 2003-2004: the children who are too young to attend the field Building Relationships Through Charlee/Gladstone Center for Girls trips. Budget: $5,200 to pay for the costs associated Family Literacy Gladstone Center for Girls requests 12 JLM volunteers with the field trips and other planned activities. The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation re- to coordinate, schedule, make lesson plans and pro- quests 5 JLM volunteers to continue the second year Returning projects recommended for vide material and instruction for three recreational as the JLM Building Family Literacy subcommit- 2003-2004: therapeutic programs: Creative Expressions,” “Con- tee and remain as a volunteer in the three strat- duct & Etiquette 101,” and “Planting Seeds of Hope.” Project Reach/Big Brothers egy areas of parents as first teachers, children’s Budget: $4,500.00 for project supplies. Big Sisters literacy and adult literacy. Budget: $0. In its third year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Inn Transition South More Information=Better Miami requests 25 JLM volunteers to work with 10 Opening in December 2002, Inn Transition South Decisions=Safe Children in to 15 at-risk children in a group mentoring pro- Permanent Homes mirrors our highly successful project in the North. gram though educational, recreational and cul- Foster Care Review, Inc. (FCR) is a private nonprofit Inn Transition South is a 56 unit apartment com- tural outings on Saturdays in its Project Reach organization created in 1989 that implements the plex in South Dade for victims of domestic vio- program. Budget: $7,000 to cover the cost of the statutory mandate of citizen participation in legally lence and homelessness. The 25 League volunteers outings, recognition awards and t-shirts. required periodic reviews of children in the foster care will mentor residents making the transition back system. FCR operates 18 citizen review panels that KidCare Business Solutions into society and plan monthly life skill events as review foster care cases and submit their findings and The Human Services Coalition of Dade County, well as solicit volunteers from other community recommended orders to the juvenile judges. FCR re- Inc. requests seven JLM volunteers to continue this organizations. Volunteers will work weekends, quests up to 12 JLM volunteers to assist the citizen year’s committee work on the development of some week nights and during the summer. This review panels with gathering specific information materials for and the actual presentation of the will be the first of a 20-year commitment for vol- from the foster care parents about children in their KidCare insurance program to businesses through- unteers with the project. Budget: $6000 for care. FCR will train the JLM volunteers and provide out Miami-Dade County. JLM is assisting the Hu- monthly life skills events. man Services Coalition of Dade County in its them with a script of questions to ask the foster care Inn Transition North outreach program to disseminate information about parents. FCR and the JLM volunteers will work to- Returning for its 13 year of a 20 year commit- this insurance, a form of low cost government subsi- gether to establish a protocol for gathering the infor- ment, our flagship project continues to help dized health insurance for children, to as many people mation and delivering that information to the review women and children recover from the effects of in our community as possible. Budget: $3,000 for the specialists in advance of the panel reviews. JLM vol- domestic violence through mentoring and life skills printing and collation of the material. unteers will be assigned to one of three review spe- trainings. 22 volunteers will serve as mentors and cialists. Budget: $4,500 for costs associated with All-Aboard Story Hour - The monthly event coordinators. Volunteers will work printing and disseminating the foster care brochure/ Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc. weekends, some week nights and during the sum- questionnaires, meetings and training expenses. Returning for the third year, the Children’s Psy- mer. Budget: $5,000 for monthly life skills events.

8 Spring 2003 Proposed Fundraisers for 2003-04

Fund Development Recommendations for 2003-04

The Fund Development Committee wishes to munity Projects, helping to ensure that we need to Women Who Make A Difference thank all of the JLM members that helped us this do less fundraising in the future and have more dol- Luncheon year with ideas and feedback. We were able to break lars available to commit to our community projects. Returning for its third year, this fundraiser hon- new ground with fundraising in JLM by writing ors selected women who are making an impact in The Fund Development committee rec- new policies, developing a fundraiser proposal and the community. While presenting JLM with a venue ommends the following fundraisers for culminating in an incredible, informative and for showcasing its work in the community, it pro- the 2003-2004 year: well-attended evening for the Fundraiser Presen- vides attendees and honorees that are in the busi- tations on January 29. Members’ thoughtful com- Community Partners ness of improving our community an opportunity mentary helped us clarify our mission and present An annual campaign in its second year, which would to network in a professional atmosphere. continue approaching corporations, foundations and a plan we believe will bring in the most dollars The Encore Shop with the least strain on resources while providing individuals and solicit donations from them to help Our finest and longest running fundraiser, the En- maximum membership satisfaction. fund our projects in the community. Various new core Shop will continue to be the flagship of the ideas, including grant writing, solicitation of female fundraisers, providing a greatly needed service in The most exciting news is, except for the Encore philanthropists, and the nonevent, will be worked into the Miami community; quality merchandise at Shop requirements which will stay the same again the campaign continuing the idea of maximizing very reasonable prices. Because of current lease next year, there will be no membership require- donations while minimizing cost and effort. obligations, members do not vote on the Encore ments associated with any of these events. No re- Shop as a fundraiser; it is presented for informa- quired shifts to work and no required ticket An Evening at Merrick Park An evening of fine food and wines, entertainment tional purposes only. Member obligations will con- purchase! As part of their training, Provisionals and bidding on a variety of silent auction items de- tinue at the same level: donations totaling $300 will be required to work one of the events. Actives signed to maximize JLM awareness in the commu- or work shifts (3 hours valued at $75 each ses- will have the opportunity to substitute a fundraiser nity in a fun, interesting venue while maintaining sion) or some combination of donations and work. shift for a General Membership Meeting. More im- low overhead costs. Community Partners would be portantly, any excess revenue raised over the Just a reminder that the minutes from prior invited to attend a special pre-event party hosted by amount requested by finance council (in total) meetings are available on the website one of the premier stores to thank them for their will be rolled into the Endowment Fund for Com- www.juniorleagueofmiami.com. participation in our efforts.

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Junior League Journal 9 Membership News It’s that time again! Placement choices…. ‘Twas the night before Placement and all through the town, A Placement Fair will be held, everyone would be there, All the Leaguers were nervous as they wrote choices down. To learn and to teach, to gather info and share. From Susan and Molly, to Jennifer and Beth, At the March General Meeting the women will see, All the Leaguers had questions that scared them to death. All their questions have answers, and it will bring them such glee. For the choice of a Placement is easy to choose, “Did I make the right choices for 1,2,3 and 4?” With the right information you have nothing to loose. “Will my placement be right, and will it suite me once more?” So they made all their choices, and numbered them four, Their doubt was no wonder with so many ways, And with great confidence, turned them in at the door. To spend all their volunteer nights and days. “How I wish we had time to preview the committees, Please join us for the annual placement fair before the March General Mem- If we only had road maps like when driving through cities.” bership meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Miami Museum of Science. Come learn Little did they all know that right, then under way, about all the exciting placements that will be offered for 2003-2004 Was a plan that would soon put their fears quite at bay.

PLACEMENT INTERVIEWS: April 8, 8AM to 11AM and 4PM to 8PM & April 9, 10AM to 1PM and 4PM to 8PM

10 Spring 2003 Community Partners

Community 2002-2003 Community Partners BENEFACTOR ($10,000 - $24,999) Partners Join Us Bill Ussery Motors* Esslinger Wooten Maxwell*+ to Help Make a Douglas & Peggy Hudson* Difference!! Mr. & Mrs. Steven Marks*+ Northern Trust Bank*+ Mr. & Mrs. Steven Marks*+ GENEROSITY Your generous G donation of Publix Super Markets Charities* time, talent and VISIONARY ($5,000- $9,999) + treasure is the Frank & Deborah Corbishley* • Ashley Cusack* very backbone PROMOTER ($2,500 - $4,999) + of our League. Baker Foundation* • Mr. & Mrs. David Bianchi* • Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A. • Pension Fund of America • Jeanette Slesnick*+ NVESTING By investing in I SUPPORTER ($1,000 - $2,499) I the Junior Akerman Senterfitt** • Ruth & August Geiger Foundation* • Gibraltar League of Miami, Bank • House of Huston Foundation* • JLM 2002-03 Board of Directors you are helping Elizabeth Johnson** • Keen Battle Mead* • Podhurst Orseck Josefsberg to make a Eaton Meadow Olin & Perwin, P.A. • Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi, difference in our P.A. Gene & Libby Witherspoon* community. CONTIBUTOR ($250 - $999) VITAL The Junior Mr. Peter Bermont* • Cobb Family Foundation* • The Henry Family V League of Miami’s Melissa Quesenberry monetary DONOR (UP TO $250) commitments Sylvia Blount ¥ Mr. & Mrs. Alvah Chapman, Jr.* ¥ Pamela Garrison ¥ ¥ help many local Florida Power & Light Arnold & Priscilla Greenfield Caroline Irvin Pointe Bank ¥ Martha Sullivan community service groups IN-KIND DONORS IMPROVING When you VISIONARY ($5,000- $9,999) I donate to Com- Twice As Nice* munity Partners, PROMOTER ($2,500 - $4,999) you become Budget Mini-Storage-Victor Brown, Hotel InterContinental Miami directly involved with improving SUPPORTER ($1,000 - $2,499) South Florida. Candace Borja & Friends, Pat Kublin, Menu Men, Inc., John Polimenakos, Royal Caribbean International* NECESSARY The success of N Community CONTRIBUTOR ($250 - $999) Partners is Central Parking System, Crabill & Zambrano Orthodontics, Discovery necessary for the Cruises, Copyright Graphics *, Gulliver Preparatory School, Kreps/ DeMaria Public Relations, Inc., Susan Lerner, Lowell Homes, growth of the Miami Children’s Directory, Amy Zambrano & Friends League and its many community DONOR (UP TO $250) programs. Nancy Allen, Inter-American Date (IAD FL), Meredith Mills, Performance Executive Search, Gail Pinon, The Red Apple, Target Stores, Suzie Brown-Vazquez & Friends GIFT Your gift goes Other Friends of the Junior League of Miami: Barcardi*, Burdines*, Bill’s Catering, Café Tu Tu directly to Tango, Canton Restaurant, Consign of the Times, Continental Citrus and Tree Farm, Country French, G Dunkin Donuts, Flannigan’s, Grappa Ristorante, International House of Pancakes, JoAnna’s support projects Marketplace*, Kristine Michael*, Loft, Morning Call, Parrish Nursery, Puchetta, Ritz-Carlton Hotels- of the Junior Caribbean & Mexico, Sak’s Fifth Avenue-Dadeland*, Studio LX, Shell Lumber, Sushi Maki, Sweet Tomato Restaurant, Villa Grande Club at Porto Vita, Wasabi, Zahbo League of Miami. *Previous Contributor +Multi-year pledge **In Kind Donor

Junior League Journal 11 The Encore Shop Why We Keep At It By Margaret Nee

I believe it is time to remind you why the Encore letter when thinking Shop is the foundation of our fundraisers at The (or complaining) Junior League of Miami and such an important about what to donate, institution in our community. The Encore Shop when to donate and/or is not just a quota requirement. The Encore Shop quota totals. Those of donations are not a hurdle to be met in order to you who are not be part of the elite group that comprises the JLM. moved enough by this Through your donations, the Encore Shop serves letter to donate simply the entire community and endorses and supports for the sake of donat- the JLM’s focus area – families at risk. ing should reevaluate some of the reasons Some of the committee and staff: Alita Irogoyen, Gisi Miguel, Heather The letter reprinted opposite is an eloquent testi- Freeland, “Miss Kaufman,” Lindsay Kreps, Jennifer Kaufman, Margaret you joined the League. mony to the enduring value of the shop. This let- Nee, Sara Sunet. Social and business ter is as valid now as it was then in 1941. I can reasons are strong and valid reasons to join the recount numerous recent conversations with En- shop should continue serving our focus area for League but improving the community in which th core Shop patrons telling me how much they need another 70 years. Happy 70 Anniversary to En- we live a privileged life through donations or vol- the shop and how it is their favorite, sometimes core Shop! unteer hours should be equally as important. only, place to shop. Perhaps the most significant change since 1941 is how the audience the En- The needs of the community drive the Encore Shop core Shop serves has expanded and grown. Now, toward continued success. Increased and sustained more than ever, there is a dire need in our com- donations result in more sales, this in turn allow munity – one of the poorest in the country – to the JLM to return more dollars to the community provide a resource where low income and strug- and the projects within our focus area of families gling families can shop with dignity and pride for at risk. The value-added component of happiness, quality merchandise that you donate. dignity and satisfaction that our Encore Shop brings to the community is almost immeasurable Take a moment to consider the message in this but it is one of the most important reasons our Madonna Harris, Carol Stokes, a gentleman shopper, Jeanette Slesnick at the holiday party.

12 Spring 2003 The Encore Shop 70 Years, 2 Million Dollars & Counting By Holly Battle

November 3, 1932, marked the beginning of what tele was so large that throngs of people waited to was to become the Junior League’s longest-run- come in each morning. ning, most successful fundraiser. The Junior In an interview with Manager Mrs. Bennett in League Thrift Shop opened at 304 North Miami 1977, she recalled with nostalgia the delight that Avenue, the first store to sell used clothing in Mi- the shop brought to customers during the Christ- ami. The store “reigned alone in this particular mas season. At 3 p.m. on a designated day, the marketplace of used and repaired merchandise . . League members would bring all of their finery: .” until the idea caught on “like wildfire through- silver trays, punch bowls, linen tablecloths, and out the Greater Miami area” 20+ years later, The serve punch and cookies to the customers. For Miami Herald reported in 1964. some people, this was their only holiday experi- A year and a half after opening, the shop moved ence and they were very grateful. to 405 North Miami Ave., where it remained for In 1964, the shop changed its location again, and the next 30 years. A partition in the rear of the its name as well. It was moved to 118 NW 1st Av- store marked the areas where the articles on con- enue, across from the courthouse and the bus stop, signment were sold. A shoe department had “shoe now the location of the Metro-Dade Cultural Cen- chairs” scattered for convenience. Toward the back ter. The League ran a contest to think of a new secretaries from offices in the downtown area, how- was a balcony where Leaguers marked donations. name. Mrs. Sheldon Forehead’s suggestion won ever, many of the shop’s old customers followed The store was near many low rent boarding houses, and the Junior League Encore Shop was born. them to this new location, where the shop re- and the tenants would use the shop as a gather- Along with the new shop name came enhance- mained for the next 11 years. ing place. A Coca-Cola machine in the shoe de- ments. The shoe department and men’s clothing In 1975 the Encore Shop moved to the Parker Arts partment served as a gathering spot for men and were eliminated and more boutique items were Building on Aragon in Coral Gables. The mer- women who came in, sat down on shoe chairs, accepted. The caliber of the clothes accepted was chandise was once again upgraded, along with the and discussed the problems of the day. The clien- upgraded and the clientele consisted primarily of appearance of the shop. In 1981 it moved to Coral Gables’ converted old firehouse, 2325 Salzedo Street, with the League’s headquarters sharing ad- jacent space. In 1996, the Shop moved around the corner to bigger space to allow for more merchan- Dear Junior League Members: dise, at 269 Giralda Avenue where it remains to- After reading your story concerning the Thrift Shop in the newspaper today I feel I day. would like to let you know my own story and the part your shop has played in my life. , and my worst problem was that of clothing I was left a widow with six boys to rear der for The fact is that the Encore Shop has been the big- , I knew I could earn enough to feed them, but how to clothe them in or them. Somehow . 3, 1932, while walking gest source of income for the Junior League of Mi- them to look as well as their schoolmates was my problem. On Nov ami, since its inception in 1932. Over two million down Miami Avenue, I noticed your sign “Rummage Sale” It was the day your present Thrift Shop opened. I went in there and found the answer to my problem. I was able to purchase dollars has been raised to support JLM and its Com- d. adequate clothing for my boys at a price I could affor . I have been able to see my munity Projects since its inception. To all those During the past nine years I have been a regular customer , one in the Army and women who contributed to its success – boys grow up as fine citizens. Two of them are ensigns in the Navy another is in the service of the City of Miami. By this time they have purchased a comfortable we take our hats off to you! home for me and I am able to sit back and review my struggle in the past, my problems, and Please visit the shop and bring in your donations how I was able to cope with them. And constantly I am reminded of the part your Thrift Shop played and am grateful. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Wishing the Junior League all success for carrying on their good work, –A Faithful Friend Also join us for a 70th Anniversary Wine Tasting – April 15, 2003 at the shop. RSVP to Michele Battle at [email protected]. A letter that was first published in 1941.

Junior League Journal 13 Membership News Board Spotlights By Stephanie Kirby, VP Communications

Libby Witherspoon, Rubye Nell ships and enveloping the children with the help Vice President Finance Johnson, Vice of all the delightful and compassionate League Married to Gene for almost President Planning volunteers.” One of her most memorable days was A social worker holding a doc- seven years and a Portfolio the Christmas brunch organized for Mothers of the torate in social work, a Manager with Northern Trust, children who attended the Matinee. “The mothers Master’s in social work and a Libby is spending her third year could not believe the loads of gifts and the floating bachelors in psychology, Rubye Nell is a second on the JLM board with previous positions as VP candles centerpiece.” Volunteer Resources and then as Treasurer. Her year member of the board. Her previous league 11+ years with Northern Trust and her extensive positions have included co-chairing Domestic Vio- Stephanie Kirby, lence Is Your Business, Assistant Chair of Inn Tran- Vice President financial background make Libby an excellent Communications sition North and nominating committee member. Finance VP. Having moved to Miami when she was Stephanie is serving her first Her professional background has stretched from 13 from Memphis, Libby has had some extremely term on the Board as VP Com- front line social worker to include research, policy, memorable experiences in the league especially munications practicing her training, academe, and administration. Her com- working with the girls from Gladstone and seeing professional expertise in pub- munity involvement includes membership with their excitement when the “league ladies” came lic relations and marketing. She has worked in Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, where she every Monday night for arts and crafts. Some the field for 12 years with over seven years as Di- helps prepare breakfast for over 100 homeless things she’ll never forget are the bus tour with no rector of Public Relations for The Biltmore. Previ- people every month and her work chairing the Dade air conditioning when she was provisional chair ous League experiences include work on Golden County Alliance Against Domestic Violence. Both and all the challenges planning the 75th Gala. Libby Palm, PR Committee, Nominating committee and facets of her life and her role as mother of one loves to travel just about anywhere and anytime with helping to spearhead the organization of the 75th daughter, Elizabeth Jade, make Rubye Nell an ex- favorites incluing the Northern California coastal Gala, which took place at The Biltmore. She is tremely well rounded and involved JLM active. area and wine country, North Carolina and Paris. married with two little girls, Alexa and Anabella, One especially memorable and will be welcoming her third daughter in late league assignment was the March. Currently as a full-time mom, Stephanie three years she served as li- enjoys working with the League and recognizes aison between the league some of her most memorable experiences have and the Saturday Matinee. included overcoming the struggles and challenges “I still miss those Satur- of planning a large event due to the teamwork and days and the good times I cooperation of her fellow JLM Actives. She looks had talking, laughing, de- forward to becoming more involved in commu- veloping lasting friend- nity projects and many more active years in the league!

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14 Spring 2003 Membership News Spring Training Congratulations to SuperLeagers! By Michele Battle, Training Chair By Valerie Harvey, Chair, Placement Chair

Thank you to my committee for a great leader- We had a tie for the November award so very hard to get our layout where it needed to be, ship roundtable on January 28. It was an infor- we had two SuperLeaguers! with Preston Scott’s help and then without it ,and mative and fun evening. Thank you for stepping NOVEMBER: never flinched. She ordered every table and chair up to the plate and speaking in from of a group: Vicky Lukis in the Convention Center ,along with innumer- Sharon Johnson, Bonita Whytehead, Vicki Lukis is a true inspi- able side orders s, nd did it all with panache. Once Kaisha Orlando, Christie Wolfe, Tere ration to the GAP girls. She is we were on site, she had a detailed plan of attack Hernandez and Maria Byrd. Thank you to willing to share her own story to implement the décor for both Friday night as Holly Battle for being our moderator and to Su- and inspire them to find the well as the weekend shopping days. Jessica’s vi- san Moll for her words of inspiration. The event good in themselves and make more of their lives. sion was enjoyed by all that attended Golden Palm! was enjoyed by various League members ranging She has been an asset to the organization of the DECEMBER: Kristen Holmquist- from new members to Junior Leaguers with more committee, as well. She is always the first to vol- Munroe than 10 years of JLM experience. There are still unteer when something needs to be done. She is a The December award went to Kristen opportunities for spring trainings: big reason why the GAP committee has been so Holmquist-Munroe who helped redesigned the •Tuesday, February 25 at Kristi House to hear successful this year! Fund Development process putting it in a more about children’s issues NOVEMBER: understandable, analytical and fact based scale. •Tuesday, March 4 at the Miami Museum of Sci- Jessica Lancaster She was a driver on the committee and her help ence for “JLM 101” Jessica Lancaster was an and commitment were invaluable and helped •Tuesday, April 15, at the Encore Shop to cel- integral part of the Golden complete this difficult task with great speed and ebrate our 70th Anniversary of the Shop Palm Committee. As many efficiency. Call Michele with any questions or to RSVP to know, the GPGM Committee JANUARY: the April 15th event. 305-664-34 was very small this year and everyone had to be a Meg Stamey leader – Jessica took that to the tenth degree. The The January award went to Junior League is a training Meg Stamey for her work jonathandann organization that boasts its with the Women Who Make A photography members are always ac- Difference Luncheon. Meg quiring new skills; Jessica was responsible for the generous donation of table exemplifies that standard. favors by Country French, valentine chocolates by She had no background in Jimmie’s chocolates, the centerpieces by Preston 917.453.1746 décor and logistics, - but Scott and many silent auction items. 305.662.4725 she does now! She worked

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Junior League Journal 15 Fundraisers

The Junior League of Miami hosted its Second Annual Women Who Make A Difference Lun- cheon on February 13 at the Hotel InterContinental Miami. With more than 400 in attendance and 80 fabulous gifts for silent auc- tion, the event was inspiring and financially suc- cessful. Miami Herald columnist and commu- nity activist Stephanie Sayfie- Aagaard served as master of ceremony for the day. Keynote speaker Tracy Mourning spoke on mentoring teen- age girls and young women to better fu- Tracy Mourning and Stephanie Sayfie- Aagaard tures, SAK’s Fifth Avenue presented a beautiful fashion show and we honored four amazing women. Each honoree re- ceived a “Josephine” Lalique statue sym- bolizing their strength in leadership for service to this community. Awarded for

2003 were the Honorable Jeri Beth 2003 Honorees and President: Jennifer Valoppi, Sister Cohen, Juvenile Division of the Eleventh Yamile Saieh, Holly Battle, Carolyn Jenkins Jaeger and Judicial Circuit; Carolyn Jenkins Judge Jeri Beth Cohen. Jaeger, Executive Director of the Bertha Abbess d’Haiti Church; and Jennifer Valoppi, founder

Children’s Center; Sister Yamile Saieh, Direc- of Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Actives Morgan Park, Karen Clement and tor of Religious Education at the Notre Dame Program and well-known South Florida television Meredith Mills personality. A special thank you to the Luncheon Committee, Shelia Brewer, Tina Carlo, Rachel Denis, (most pictured below) for an outstanding event: Tiffany Grippando, Gretchen Kirtley, Jen- Loretta Nido (chair), Lauren Harrison nifer Pfleger, Meg Stamey, Coreen Smith (chair-elect), Ivette Berisiartu-Hufman, and Ashley Walter.

Above: Andria Hanley, Placement Chair, Keith Landon and Jennifer Pfleger, PR Coordinator for the Luncheon.

Past Presidents Lindy Colson and Debbie Korge

16 Spring 2003 Membership News JLMarvelous

A special thank you to Karen Cabrera and Lyn Hertz, Charlotte Hicks, Barbara Kelly, Hat’s off to Alita Irogoyen and Jennifer Pannone for their presentation of our Inn Tran- Mayra Lindsay, Neca Logan, Brenda Kaufman for organizing a wonderful holiday sition South Project at the January AJLI Organi- Murphy, Kelly Portuondo, Molli party for the patrons, staff and committee of the zational Development Institute (ODI) held here Robbins, Maggie Rossi, Malaea Seleski, Encore Shop. Thanks to them for making home- in Miami. There were 175 women from across Romi Zambrano for opening their home and, made candies, serving wine and cheese and raf- the country in attendance. organizing such wonderful area meetings. The fling off 10 items. A very merry time was had by committee also thanks Cristina Ball and Lani all! Thank you Laurie McWilliams for asking A special thanks to Vicky Colross, Jen Green Drody for their hospitality! Norman’s to donate our grand prize raffle items: and the entire Provisional Committee for $100 gift certificate and a holiday turkey. their countless hours in planning and implement- Thank you to Margaret Nee, who has worked ing the provisional course, including two Super extremely hard on making the Encore Shop as Thank you Laurie McWilliams for asking Saturdays. They give so much to our organiza- successful as it has been this year. Norman’s to donate our grand prize raffle items: tion. A special thanks to Vicky who was able to be $100 gift certificate and a holiday turkey. a big strength to the Provisional women and plan Thank you to Sondra Space for her patience a wedding in the process. and unconditional reliability at JLM Headquar- ters. Thank you to Deb Radosevich for your coor- dination of the General Membership Meetings. Thank you to Claudia Kitchens and Berta JLM Newborn With a new job, new house, and a lot on her plate, Blecke for their leadership, training and inspi- she still manages to give her time and talents to ration at the ODI SPAC presentation. Babies the Junior League. Thank you Deb! Thank you to Lyn Pannone for an excellent pre- Congratulations to Allison and William Holly. They are the proud parents of new born Thank you to Allison Holly, Debbie sentation at the ODI luncheon on Saturday. Many baby boy, Hayes Robinson. Hayes weighed 6 Corbishley and the Nominating Commit- other leagues were inspired by your vision and pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. tee for all the time and thought you put into se- initiative in the Inn Transition South project. lecting next year’s leaders. Thank you to Karen Guy for taking the lead Congratulations to Karen Martinez- with our public affairs and SPAC initiatives. Carbonell, who has been selected to be included Thank you to Sheri Shoup, the Fund De- in “Who’s Who in America 2003,” a biographical velopment Committee and all those mem- directory that includes many of the highest bers who attended this process. We are making Condolences achievers and contributors from across the coun- great progress towards the future. The Junior League would like to send its condo- try and around the world. lences to Provisional Member Julie Hawkins on Thank you to Susan Lerner, Linda Brown Thank you to Kabrina Means for coordinat- the loss of her father. and the Program Development Commit- ing a toy drive with her gifted students at Coral tee for an excellent job on the program presen- Condolences also goes out to Margaret Ogilby Reef Elementary. The toys collected went to the tations. We are going to have some great projects on the loss of her husband, John Ogilby Holiday Party for the Kristi House. next year. The Junior League would like to send its condo- As special thanks to the Placement Committee lences to the family of Past President Evelyn A special thanks to Michele Battle and the members Elizabeth Akins, Jessica Bennett- Rutledge who was president in 1941-42. Mrs. Training Committee for a wonderful Leader- Porto, Meg del Valle, Stephanie Fay, Rutledge served the league gracefully for many ship Training January 28 at Headquarters. The Nancy Franklin, Cristina Guerra, Jana years and was a true inspiration to us all. We will session was informative, interactive and fun. miss her! Thank you Training Committee!

Junior League Journal 17 Calendar of Events

MARCH 2002 1 Dues Due 2 DIAD - Special Olympics Equestrian Event Redlands 4 Board Meeting Headquarters 6:00 PM 4 Provisional Meeting/Training Museum of Science 6:00 PM 5-6 Budget Hearings Headquarters TBA 11 General Membership Meeting/Placement Museum of Science 5:30 PM 13 Potential Member Open House Headquarters 7:00 PM 16 Chili Splash Seaquarium 12:00 PM 18 Council Meetings TBA 29 DIAD – Walk to Cure Diabetes Metro Zoo 29–6 Spring Break for Miami-Dade Public Schools

APRIL 2002 – Child Abuse Prevention Month 1 Dues Past Due Board Meeting Headquarters 6:00 PM Summer Journal Deadline [email protected] 8-9 Placement Interviews Headquarters 10 Potential Member Open House Headquarters 7:00 PM 12 Family Fun Day – Provisional Project Inn Transition South TBA 15 70th Anniversary Wine Tasting at the Encore Shop TBA 22 Council Meetings TBA 29 Provisional Commencement Headquarters 30 Potential Member Open House Headquarters 7:00 PM 30–4 AJLI Annual Conference Nashville, TN

MAY 2002 1 Deadline for Membership Applications Headquarters 4:00 PM 6 Board Meeting Headquarters 6:00 PM 20 Annual Meeting TBA

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month During April you might see big, blue ribbons decorating buildings, cars or other places. The blue ribbon is symbolic for child abuse prevention and was started in 1989 by a Virginia grandmother who took a personal stand against child abuse. Bonnie Finney tied a blue ribbon to her van’s antenna as a symbol of her personal commitment to involve everyone in the battle to stop child abuse. Bonnie’s grandson, Michael Wayne “Bubba” Dickenson, suffered a tragic death at the hands of a child abuser, and Bonnie chose the color blue to signify the bruises and battering her grandson suffered. In Bonnie’s own words: “The blue ribbon serves as a constant reminder to fight for the protection of our children. We must protect our most precious gift of all… our children.” Let’s be especially aware during April, as we consider that more than 3,000 children who were reported to the Department of Chilren and Families as potential victims of sexual abuse in Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties in 2000. Additionally: • 70% Of children in domestic violence shelters are physically abused or neglected. • Over one-third of homeless children either have witnessed or have been subjected to violence in their home. • 30% of children who are sexually abused are under the age of 6 • Without treatment, as many as 40% of abused children will be abused again

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About our cover: The Headquarters of the Junior League of Miami is a two-story miniature “Venetian Palace” and a historic Coral Gables landmark. The building was designed by George Fink in 1923 and built by George Merrick’s Construction and Supply Company in 1925. The building originally housed two stores and three apartments and is the only type of this commercial architecture west of Coral Gables City Hall. Rendering courtesy of William Bodenhamer & Company.

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