SPRING 2018 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MONROE • WOMEN BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES

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It’s that time again…Spring Market time! We are so lucky to have such a sustainable th Message from Message from the President ® fundraiser that has lasted twenty years. Yes, this is our 20 anniversary! Profits from Spring Market, along with our fund development efforts and two new fundraisers, provide the financial framework for our member training and community efforts. Our history and legacy, along with our strong financial base, give us the presence in the community to make a difference. We are continuing to research ways to partner with other area non-profits, businesses, and community leaders to provide valuable service through financial literacy, health education, and education and job training for our continued focus on “women and children at risk.” While we are focused on this research, we are continuing to make an impact in our community through current committees such as Tools and Literacy for children at Riser Elementary, Education Task Force with our teacher mini grants and ACT workshops, and our Community Outreach projects with Chennault Aviation Museum, the Monroe Symphony, Mercy Multiplied and the Cinderella Project. We have put a lot of focus this year on member development and the education and training portion of our mission as we work towards our reassessed community impact issue. As we start thinking about member recruitment, I can’t help but think now is a great time to join the Junior League. Women around the world are fired up and ready to see change. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, tells women not to expect a corner office if you sit on the sidelines. You must demand a seat at the table. Hollywood’s royalty have said “Time’s Up,” and started a campaign to end harassment, abuse, and assault in the workplace. Women are marching together for protection of our rights, safety, health, and our families. The women of the Junior League have been disrupting convention and righting the wrongs of society since its founding in 1901. We have fought for women’s right to vote, fought against domestic violence, brought attention to combat human trafficking, and emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion. My favorite psychologist, lecturer, and author, Dr. Amy Cuddy, stated, “Presence gives us the power to rise to these moments.” It is our job to empower women to take on the next big issue. What will that be? Join us and find out!

Melissa Kiper President 2017-2018

3 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 about JLM Our Vision Through the power of our association, Junior Leagues strengthen communities by embracing diverse perspectives, building partnerships, and inspiring solutions. Our Mission The Junior League of Monroe is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Our Purpose We reach out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism. Our History Since 1930, members of the Junior League of Monroe have devoted countless volunteer hours to meet the needs of the people JLM Board of Directors 2017-2018 and organizations of our community. Community leaders have always looked President ...... Melissa Kiper to the JLM for leadership in starting new President-Elect ...... Cydni Hanks community programs. As a result, the JLM has often been the catalyst that turned an Communications Vice President ...... Meghan Sharp idea into a success that benefited many Community Vice President ...... Kelli Cole in our area. Here are a few examples of programs that we have started in recent Financial Vice President ...... Cherry Coon years: Court Appointed Special Advocates Assistant Financial Vice President ...... Allison Earl (CASA), Teen Screen, Shots for Tots, Teen Court, Operation Abstinence, and Membership Development Vice President . . . . Loretta Lemoine Project Child. Planning & Research Vice President ...... Joann Powell Advisory Planning Chair ...... JJ Wyatt partnering for a Nominating and Placement Chair ...... Mary Francis Siggers better community Corresponding Secretary ...... Kathryn Bagley Red Cross • Salvation Army • YWCA • YMCA • Fund Development Vice President ...... Heather Guillot Camp Fire Girls • March of Dimes • Crippled Sustainer Advisor ...... Jenny Pankey Children’s Clinic • Masur Museum • Louisiana Training Institute • Open Door Home • Easter Seals • Med-Camps • Suzuki Forum • Ronald McDonald House • Go Care • United Way • Our House • Girl Scouts • Christian Community Ministries • New Horizon’s Boy Scout Camp • Association Prayer Tri-District Boys’ Club • Twin City Ballet • Strauss We pray that we will never be so blind Theatre • Monroe Symphony • Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum • Susan G. Komen that our small world is all we ever see. Foundation • Women’s Wellness Coalition • Or so supremely satisfied ® West Monroe Community Center • Monroe that what we are is all we ever hope to be. Housing Authority • Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana • City of Monroe Grant us the joy of filling someone’s need. The Junior League of Monroe Beautification Board • Extra Mile • Friends of Make us gracious followers, 2811 Cameron Street • Monroe, LA 71201 ULM Library • Friends of make gracious those who lead. Office 318-322-3236 (Terri Arthur) • Little Theatre’s Young Troupe • Louisiana Folk Fax 318-314-2024 Life Festival • Monroe Chamber of Commerce And more than all we pray, Office Hours: Mondays-Thursdays • 8:30 am–2:30 pm • Ouachita Valley Historic Preservation Society that through the years, we will remember • Partners in Education • West Monroe/West Website: www.juniorleaguemonroe.com Ouachita Chamber of Commerce • Habitat for there are always new frontiers. Email: [email protected] Humanity • The Center for Women & Children Amen. League Year: June 1, 2017- May 31, 2018 4 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018

Spring is in the air, bees are buzzing, and flowers are awakening from their slumber. Junior League of Monroe members are in full swing with community projects and committee endeavors and are preparing for Spring Market, which is our largest and most effective fundraiser. In Charlons news, this has been a wonderful year for April and I so far. We have succeeded in reducing the number of face to face hours with committee members to have a more efficient use of member’s time, while still receiving articles and photos by ® our deadline from the wonderful ladies of the Charlons Committee. We have been so proud and thankful for their efforts this year. As we are putting the finishing touches on the Spring Market issue, it is hard not to reflect on all the wonderful friendships we have made in the Junior League of Monroe. I look

Letter from Letter from the Editor forward to serving beside all of my Junior League sisters at Spring Market Charlons Committee and look forward to more meaningful times to come. Also, thank you to all committee members in the League that worked hard submitting articles and 2017-18 photos. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the ladies of the Spring Jessica Louque, Co-Chair/Co-Editor Market Committee for all of your hard work and dedication. None of Junior April Dillingham, Co-Chair/Co-Editor, League of Monroe’s philanthropic efforts would be possible without the funds Business & Advertising Director generated by this fundraiser. Also, Charlons chairs instituted a new process Haley Pulliam, Assistant Chair using Google Drive where we collaborated with Spring Market on magazine Amanda Heikkila, Reporter submissions, and this increased efficiency. April and I hope you are looking Angie Nicholson, Reporter forward to reading this issue as much as we have enjoyed working on it! Cynthia Rodriguez, Reporter Kathryn LaBorde, Reporter

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Cherry Coon JLM Financial VP/ Support the League, grow your business, and be Endowment Chairman featured in Charlons with effective and affordable Allison Earl JLM Assist. Fin. VP/ advertising. Ex-Officio - Secretary Please address all advertising space and rate queries Melissa Kiper JLM President to the Charlons committee at: Cydni Hanks JLM President - Elect [email protected]. John Clausen Investment Banker/ Raymond James We would love to have your Junior League outing photos featured in our next Charlons magazine. Rick Guillot, Jr. Resident/Cross Keys Bank Submit information, articles and original format Cathy Whipple Sustainer/Cardinal Health photos for the next issue of Charlons! jlm.charlons@ Ron Purdy Resident/Ouachita Valley FCU gmail.com. Denise Simpson Sustainer/Educator Robert J McCormick Resident/ The Charlons staff encourages you to thank our Lakeway Development advertisers and patronize them. Mary Linda McCann Sustainer/Regions Bank 5 ● in every issue contents 3 President’s Message 4 About JLM 20 A Gathering of Gifts and Gardening 33 Cotton Bayou Publications Board of Directors 21 Spring Market Raffle Information 34 House and Arrangements 5 Letter from the Editor 22 Spring Market Sponsors 36 TLC Committee News 16 Babies in Bloom 23 Spring Market Direct Benefits to Our 37 Provisionals Have a Community / Friends of the Market 17 Bulletin Board Wonderful First Year 24 Spring Market Merchants 39 Calendar 24 Spring Market Food Vendors ● advertisers ● features 28 Fall Leadership Conference Louisiana Delta Community College St. Francis Medical Center 31 Amazing Women in the Spotlight 9 Breakfast with Santa Albritton Photography 36 Steps to Positive Impact Origins Bank 10 What’s for Lunch? Cottage Meeting 38 Dancing with the Louisiana Stars CenturyLink Security 11 Mardi Gras Ball Cedar Creek School 12 Cotton Country Shoot Out ● what’s happening Monroe Athletic Club 14 Sustainers on Standby Fall Social Vanguard Realty 10 Community Outreach 18 Spring Market Overview Glenwood Medical Center 13 Tennis Tournament Fundraiser Entergy 19 Spring Market Committee 30 Education Task Force Iron Cactus Because you matter to so many...

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c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Breakfast with Santa By Amanda Heikkila

he Junior League of Monroe has been bustling with fun this fall thanks to our Activities Committee chaired by Nikki Eidt. Breakfast with Santa is always an enjoyable time when members and their familiesT can share a little Christmas cheer together while having special keepsake memories photographed with Santa. Of course our members also enjoy spending time with each other at the Annual Christmas Party, hosted at the lovely home of Katherine Spires this year. The Christmas party brought together Active, Sustaining, as well as Provisional members. Members enjoyed mingling over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The committee is looking to continue having fun monthly activities for our members. This is a great way to build new friendships throughout the League.

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What By: Allison Earl ’s forLunch? What’s for lunch? A JLM Cottage meeting is! What a fun way we were able to share our experiences and pass knowledge to break up the day and have a lot of fun! With Allison hosting through stories. Each of us walked away from our meeting the meeting and Jan hosting the venue, how could it NOT be learning something we didn’t know about each other, our a blast! League and the AJLI. Our small group enjoyed playing JLM trivia games, learning Our meeting was such a hit; no one wanted to return to work. about the League and getting to know each other better – If you can, we recommend attending a lunch cottage meeting. the food was just a bonus. With a diverse group including It’s more of a treat than you expect! The knowledge learned new Actives, Seasoned Actives and even a Preferred Active, was valuable, and the memories made were priceless!

Outreach By: Tiffany O’Neal This fall, we have completed two events. Our first event was in November. We decorated the Christmas Trees at Chennault Aviation Museum. Each one of the trees was decorated to represent the five branches of the military. Our second event was in December at the Monroe Symphony Orchestra. League members helped pass out Pictured (L to R): Joann Powell, April Fontana, Suhan Wallace, Haley Pulliam, cookies and made snowflake ornaments with the children. Jan Mattingly, Allison Earl, Angela Grubbs, and Lindsey Ingram. Our goals for our committee this year were to focus our volunteer activities on women and children. For the spring, we have the Cinderella Project and Mercy Multiplied events scheduled for March and April. In chairing this committee this year, I have learned how to delegate responsibility. By doing this, I am helping my committee members learn how to plan events and activities. In the future for the Community Outreach Committee, I hope to see more activities and more Junior League members volunteering for our events.

10 The Junior League of Monroe Mardi Gras Ball

By: Nikki Eidt The Activities Committee hosted the Junior League of Monroe’s Mardi Gras Ball at The Hamilton House in West Monroe’s historical Antique Alley. The party was held on January 27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The old southern style building was the perfect setting for the New Orleans themed décor. The balcony was draped with Mardi Gras beads and flags as if it were a scene captured directly from the famous Bourbon Street. The tables were also adorned with Mardi Gras beads as well as Mardi Gras masks and beautiful golden Louisiana centerpieces. Thurman’s Food Factory catered the event with authentic Louisiana cuisine. Attendants enjoyed jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, and Natchitoches meat pies along with other crowd-pleasing appetizers. Of course, the house wine of the South, sweet tea, was served with king cake to complete the Mardi Gras buffet. Many were enticed by liquid courage and great music to put on their boogie shoes and hit the dance floor. The Mike McKenzie Band played continuous hits as party goers danced the night away. A good time was had by all.

Upper Right Melissa Kiper and April Fontana. Lower Right (L to R) Sarah Cox, Allison Keyes, Nikki Eidt, and Abby Russell. Upper Left Patience and DeRon Talley visit with Randi and Shane Young. Left Center Joann Powell, Andria Hall-Oby, Angela Grubbs, Naomi Mitchell, Brittany Hayes, Kathryn Bagley, and Sarah Cox. Bottom Left Amanda and Alex Heikkila. Bottom Right Naomi Mitchell and Eric Tepen, Joann and Eric Powell, and Angela and Chad Grubbs. 11 Cotton Country Shoot Out By: Tori Fisher The Cotton Country Shootout Fundraiser was held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Mangham, Louisiana at the Cottonland Gun Club. The ladies of the CCSO Committee, together with JLM volunteers, facilitated 2 flights of skeet shooting completions and over $9.000 was raised that will go toward the funding of community projects with Junior League of Monroe. Teams 2nd Flight Winners Sponsors Baskin Boys Overall Team Winner: Title Sponsor: John Rea Land Company C&D, Inc. (2) Frost Trailer Parts Food & Station Sponsor: Haik & Humble 1st Place Individual: Dr. Marshall Sanson Richland State Bank Frost Trailer Parts (Sanson Family Medicine) Pay to Play Helice Sponsor: Sanson Family Medicine 2nd Place Individual: George Wiley Dr. Patrick McGee, DDS Richland State Bank (Frost Trailer Parts) Pay to Play Mulligan Sponsor: rd Bear’s Towing Cross Keys Bank 3 Place Individual: Josh Littleton Beverage Sponsor: Ark La Recycling Shaw Oxygen (Frost Trailer Parts) Station Sponsors: Antares Ventures, LLC (2) CCSO Committee Gastroenterology Clinic Bears Towing Cross Keys Bank Dr. Patrick McGee, DDS Tori Fisher, Co-chair Antares Ventures, LLC John Rea Land Company Samantha Combs, Co-chair Shaw Oxygen Liz Hammett Jan Bagwell, DDS 1st Flight Winners Charlotte Shaw Sanson Family Medicine Overall Team Winner: Shaw Oxygen Damon G. Bradford, DDS 1st Place Individual: Brittany Gray (Haik Humble) Volunteers nd 2 Place Individual: Web Phelp Tori Fisher (Shaw Oxygen) rd Samantha Combs 3 Place Individual: Mark Murray Liz Hammett (Shaw Oxygen) Melissa Kiper Joann Powell Kathryn Bagley Jennifer Donald Hannah Salsbury Ashley Sims Cynthia Rodriguez, Preferred Active Karen Rogers, Provisional Marsha Williams, Provisional

Special thanks to: Caterer Myka Sims Cottonland Gun Club Glynn and Mendy Kiper Printing Banners & Signage Reflections 12 Questions: Tournament Information: Tournament play at the Monroe Athletic Club Contact Victoria Fisher at 318 547-2754 Singles will start Friday afternoon after 5 pm Tournament Dates: April 27-29 Doubles will start Saturday morning at 8 am Entry Deadline: April 22nd, 2018 Serve radar gun, target practice, & prizes during Single Event Entry Fee: $65.00 per player lunch on Saturday Second Event Fee: + $15.00 per player ( Lunch included served at the Mac) Mixed doubles will be Sunday after 12 pm

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13 By: Mary Bernard LM Sustainers met Thursday, October 19, with perfect Jfall weather at the beautiful, bayou home of Sustainer and past president, Molly Williams Cubelo. The loveliness of the setting was enhanced by the flower arrangements of Lana Forte, who cleverly designed a floral “Sustainer” as well as a delightful center piece of white, green, and purple. Sustainers were encouraged to “Bring a Sustainer Friend,” the theme for the fall social. The SOS Board of Directors provided the food using recipes from our three cookbooks including: beef tenderloin, antipasto, crabmeat celebre’, marinated cheese, bits o’brickle, as well as Thurman’s Natchitoches meat pies and onion soufflé. Bourbon slush was a hit again this year as well as the caramelized bacon appetizer. Thanks to the SOS Board for the planning and preparation and Molly and Rob Cubelo for opening their home. There are more opportunities ahead for Sustainers to visit and reconnect. Beginning in January, the last Thursday of each month is a Sustainer Social Hour at a local establishment. The first one in January at Portico’s was so much fun that we are meeting there again, Thursday, February 22, from 4-6. Call a friend and plan to attend. c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018

Clockwise from Upper Left: Mary Bernard and Mandy Green Susan Coates, Pat Godfrey, Mossy Guinn, Mary Linda McCann, and Carolyn Perry Jenny Pankey, Terri Arthur, and Laverne Bodron Cydni Hanks, Monica Pittman, Christine Rambo, and Kelli Cole Standing: Susan Miksa, MaryAnn Dunn, and Gretchen Dean Seated: Marsha Powell

15 Parents: Morgan and Blake Johnston Benjamin Clay Johnston Born: October 11, 2017 Photography: Missy M. Emory

Parents: Amy and Fred Clark Charli Christine Clark Born: August 1, 2017 Parents: Mary Francis and AJ Siggers Unveiled Radiance Photography Parents: Haley and Webb Holley Jordan Robert Siggers George Haddox Holley Born: November 27, 2017 Born: November 10, 2017 Dawson Photography Photographer: Desirae Gooding

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Jacquiela McFarland was awarded the Nashall Harris Humanitarian Award by the City of Monroe.

The JLM Board helped Melissa celebrate her birthday. Jenny Pankey, Meghan Sharp, Melissa Kiper, Cydni Hanks, and Terri Arthur attended AJLI Winter Conference. Community Impact and Research and Development Committees planning meeting.

Melissa Kiper, Georgia Street, and Loretta Lemoine received tickets compliments of JLM and went to see “Smoke On the Patience Talley, Samantha Mountain” at Strauss Little Craig, and Randi Young Theater. enjoy the Provisional Christmas party.

Ashley Joiner (Sustainer) was presented with the Kelli Cole, Joann Powell, and April Educator of Distinction Award Fontana attend Dancing with the LA Stars. at Drew Elementary. TH NIV 20 AN ERSARY

EVENT PROMOTER MONROE CIVIC CENTER ARENA TICKETS IN AT THE MARCH $6 ADVANCE $8 DOOR 23 - 25,2018 GENERAL ADMISSION TITLE SPONSOR SHOPPING HOURS FRI SAT SUN 11 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 6 PM 12 PM - 5 PM

2018 SPRING MARKET RAFFLE DESIGN YOUR DREAM VACATION

$5,000 Travel Voucher $1,000 Spending Money Luggage Set $500 Gift Certificate to Delta Vacations Can be transferable and must redeem by December 31, 2019

Money raised by The Junior League of Monroe goes to support various PER activities throughout the community! Help support our local community $20 TICKET by purchasing a ticket to be entered to win your dream vacation!

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Saturday, March 24th 9 am - 11 am Monroe Convention Center

Includes Breakfast & Tea Time PER $20 FAMILY Spring Portraits Available Character Appearances for Boys and Girls

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Friday, March 23rd 9 am - 11 am Friday, March 23rd 6 pm - 9 pm

Champagne Brunch & Door Prizes Extended Shopping, Market-Ritas, Door Prizes Catered by The Coffee Bean Catered by Thurman’s Food Factory Entertainment by Rod Allen Payne Entertainment by Mike McKenzie

PER PER $30 TICKET $40TICKET   Ticket price includes $15 admission & $15 donation Ticket price includes $20 admission & $20 donation

TICKETS & 318.322-3236 MEDIA 18 INFORMATION JLMONROE.ORG SPONSORS Members of the 2017-2018 Spring Market Committee: Top row left to right: Heather Guillot, Jennifer Donald, Audrey Traxler, Hollyn Breen, Juanita Woods, Alyssa Allen, and Laura Gibbs. Seated left to right: Kelly Coker, Megan Council, Joyce Priest and Morgan Johnston. Not pictured: Lisa Hammett and Veronica Knight.

19 A Gathering of Gifts and Gardening Junior League of Monroe Presents Spring Market 2018

Spring is in the air, which means the Junior League of Monroe’s Spring of Monroe has teamed up with The Travel Company to offer a Market is on its way! This year celebrates the 20th anniversary complete prize packet which includes: a $5,000 travel voucher, of Spring Market sponsored by Origin Bank. Friday, March 23, $1,000 spending cash, a luggage set, a prize gift basket and a $500 2018, the Market opens at 9:00 a.m. with the classic event, “Shop gift certificate to Delta Vacations. Tickets are only $20. Money ‘Til You Drop!”, sponsored by The Mulhearn Corporation, LLC. raised by the Junior League of Monroe strictly stays in Ouachita This exclusive event is $30.00 a ticket and features a champagne Parish and supports various activities throughout the community! brunch catered by The Coffee Bean, with entertainment by Rod Don’t miss this chance to help support our local community Allen Payne, door prizes and extended shopping until 5:00 p.m. by purchasing a ticket to be entered to win a dream vacation! The General shopping is open to the public on Friday from 11:00 a.m. winner will be announced toward the close of Market on Sunday, until 5:00 p.m. March 25. Spring Market’s signature event, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun!”, The Junior League of Monroe is an organization of women is sponsored by Progressive Bank and kicks off at 6:00 p.m. committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential Friday evening. It includes catering by Thurman’s Food Factory, of women, and improving communities through the effective entertainment by Mike McKenzie, door prizes, preferred shopping, action and leadership of trained volunteers. Since 1930, members and of course, everyone’s favorite, “Market-Ritas”. Tickets for this have devoted countless volunteer hours to meet the needs of the event are $40. people and organizations of our community. Spring Market serves On Saturday, the Market is open for general shopping at 9:00 a.m. as one of the major fundraisers for the Junior League of Monroe. until 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. General “Tools and Literacy for Children (TLC)” is a community outreach shopping tickets are $6 in advance, and $8 at the door. Please note program that addresses the overall needs of at-risk children and that no strollers are allowed during any Spring Market event, due families and focuses on the physical, emotional, and educational to space constraints and crowd control. needs of a selected area elementary school and students. The children’s event this year will be our 1st annual Spring Tea, “Education Task Force” is a committee committed to helping sponsored by Jim Taylor Chevrolet. This is a special time for the education in our community. We give grants to area teachers and whole family to enjoy! This event features a light breakfast and tea help sponsor the area scholar’s banquet. time, character appearances for boys and girls, and children’s art This only names a few of the outreach programs that are operated activities. Albritton’s Photography will be present to take portraits through the Junior League of Monroe, giving purpose to your in an adorable Spring setting. Portrait packages will be available for purchase of a ticket. purchase. This event takes place on Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tickets are available for $20 per family and Tickets for all Spring Market activities can be purchased from includes one general shopping pass that can be used on Saturday, a member or by visiting the League House, located at 2811 March 24. The Junior League’s Provisional Member class of 2017- Cameron Street in Monroe, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Monday 2018 is taking pride in hosting this event. through Thursday. Please plan to attend Spring Market’s Gathering of Gifts and Gardening at the Monroe Civic Center from March Each year, the Junior League of Monroe features a raffle for Spring 23-25, 2018. The Junior League of Monroe looks forward to seeing Market as a way to increase fundraising efforts. This year you could you at the Market! win the chance to Design Your Dream Vacation! The Junior League 20 TH NIV 20 AN ERSARY

EVENT PROMOTER MONROE CIVIC CENTER ARENA MARCH TICKETS CALL 318-322-3236 23 - 25,2018 TITLE SPONSOR

2018 SPRING MARKET RAFFLE DESIGN YOUR DREAM VACATION

$5,000 Travel Voucher $1,000 Spending Money Luggage Set $500 Gift Certificate to Delta Vacations Can be transferable and must redeem by December 31, 2019

Money raised by The Junior League of Monroe goes to support various PER activities throughout the community! Help support our local $20 TICKET community by purchasing a ticket to be entered to win your dream vacation!

2018 Travel Voucher Disclaimers: 1. Raffle drawing date is set for March 25, 2018. 6. This vacation voucher is non-refundable and non-endorsable for any reason, 2. Name changes are permitted. medical or otherwise. 3. Voucher must be redeemed by December 31, 2019. 7. By accepting this prize, the participants release, discharge and hold harmless the 4. If the vacation exceeds $5,000, prize recipient would be responsible for the Junior League of Monroe and their respective officers and club members from overage cost. any and all damages whether direct or indirect which may be due to or arise 5. If the vacation is valued under $5,000, the prize recipient would not receive cash from the participation of the acceptance of this prize. for the difference.

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TITLE SPONSORS ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Spring Market - Origin Bank Brookshire’s Grocery Company Girls Just Want to Have Fun - DAISY SPONSORS Progressive Bank Lakeaway Development, LLC Shop ‘Til You Drop - The Mulhearn Theus, Grisham, Davis & Leigh, LLC Corporation, LLC Vantage Health Plan, Inc. Spring Tea - Jim Taylor Chevrolet MEDIA SPONSORS Live Oak AZALEA SPONSORS CenturyLink Security The Thomas H. & Mayme P. Scott Foundation, Inc. Entergy Magnolia DOGWOOD SPONSORS Dr. Brent Metts, MD, PhD - Glenwood Regional Cypress Medical Center ENT Louisiana Delta Community College AVENUE SPONSORS IN KIND SPONSORS ATMOS Energy Albritton Photography Emprint/Moran Printing, Inc. Bayou DeSiard Title Company Brookshires Grocery Co. Marsala Beverage Cross Keys Bank Chauvin Grocery RoeLa Roaster Coca Cola Bottling Co. Shaw Oxygen Johnny’s Pizza House, Inc. Dansby’s Taylor Rental Southern Beverage The Children’s Shoppe Center Tiger Market Plunk’s Wrecker Service Delta Disposals

22 Spring Market Direct Benefits to Our Community YEAR NET REVENUE CHAIRS YEAR NET REVENUE CHAIRS 1999 $20,806.00 Mossy Sartor & 2011 $107,704.00 Jan Mattingly, Kyle Wooldridge Ashley Pardue, 2000 $55,286.00 Chris Frostenson & JoEllen Showers, Dawn Motakef & TK Waugh 2001 $81,743.00 Susan Clausen & 2012 $134,000.00 Amanda Martin, Sandy McMillan Dana Mullins & 2002 $103,250.00 Susan Clausen & Kathryn Reppond Sandy McMillan 2013 $151,242.00 Meghan Sharp, 2003 $104,729.00 Wendy Alexander & Tomi Tharp & Susan McKenzie Ashley Joiner 2004 $114,404.00 Lila Strode & Fran Turpin 2014 $112,975.20 Meghan Sharp, 2005 $120,293.00 Cresta Calvert & Tomi Tharp, Rachel Loftin Ashley Joiner & 2006 $98,563.00 Mikaela Loftin, Kerri James Lisa McGivney & 2015 $118,005.00 Kerri James, Toni Bacon Mary Francis Siggers, 2007 $146,987.00 Lisa McGivney, Melinda Rigsby, & Holly Veasey, Jodi Pipes JJ Wyatt & Lisa Hartmann 2016 $107,649.00 Mary Francis Siggers, 2008 $109,040.00 Lisa Bowman, JJ Wyatt, Denise Simpson, Melinda Rigsby, & & Shannan Street Julie Hansen 2009 $109,689.00 Lisa Bowman, 2017 $100,528.00 Joyce Priest, Hollyn Breen Denise Simpson, Stephanie Durham & Shannan Street & Lindsey Swander Carla Simmons 2010 $107,000.00 Jan Mattingly, $2,003,893.20 Raised to support Ashley Pardue, projects in JoEllen Showers, our community & TK Waugh * Revenue source annual report or Form 990 tax return

Friends of the Market – 2018

Platinum Silver Tomi Tharp Olive M. Sartor Terri Luffey Arthur Cathy & Steve Whipple Amy & Fred Clark Gold Nancy Davis Bronze 2017-2018 JLM Board of Directors Allison & Brandon Earl Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Anders Tara & Vince Ambrose Heather & Rick Guillot Jessica & Jacob Brady Dr. & Mrs. Lane Eddleman Mossy & Scott Guinn Courtney Curry Dr. & Mrs. Patrick McGee Gina Kennedy Martha W. Foster Melinda & Ryan Rigsby Kelsey & Jeffrey Laudenheimer Patricia R. Godfrey Ruth Russell Loretta & Brett Lemoine Heather & John Hemphill Dawn & Harlan Sager Jane Luffey Carole Lawrence Melinda Minniefield Sylver & Anthony Malta Jean Mintz Dibble McLaughlin Judy Moore Joyce & Barry Priest Patti & Todd Nelson Dana Smith Taliaferro Shelia & Frank Nettles Teddy Varino Chelsie & Patrick Summerville Suhan Wallace 23 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Everyday Gourmet Foods LLC, 7 2018 Merchants Hammond, LA barrel aged balsamic vinegar and infused Mediterranean extra-virgin olive oils Accessories, Etc. by Lisa, 149-150 Fleur de Vie Cosmetics, 42 & 44 Monroe, LA Alexandria, LA fashion jewelry including necklace sets, bracelets and earrings skin care, cosmetics & body products AddilinnTaylor Boutique, 9-11 Friend Zi by SOUTHERN SAGE, 17 Greenwood, LA West Monroe, LA women’s boutique clothing beautifully scented, hand crafted and hand poured bath and body products Agnes and Dora by Lindsay Binford, 23 Get Swank, 96-97 Farmerville, LA Minden, LA women and girls clothing line handmade custom wood signs All of Us, 24 & 26 Gracie Roze, 136-137 Sondheimer, LA Jacksonville, FL gourmet soup, dip, muffin & cheese ball mixes interchangeable jewelry and girls’ clothing Apple Pie Publishing, 55 Have 2 Have It, 125-126 Rockwall, TX Center, TX Award winning children’s book, plush animals & art embroidered plush bunnies and puppies for children Arnett’s, 25 & 27 Independent Scentsy Consultant – Mandy Boling, 140 Bastrop, LA Monroe, LA a fun mix of jewelry, gifts, clothing, accessories and shoes wickless candles Arthur Nolan, 20 & 22 John Oliver Dowdle Interiors, 34-35 Monroe, LA Canton, MS inspirational t-shirts beautiful home décor and jewelry Azure Boutique, 43 & 45 Junior League of Monroe, Inc., 106 Temperance, MI Monroe, LA specialty boutique jewelry and other boutique items (hand LED care and related lotions) Our very own cookbooks- Cotton Country Collection, Celebrations on the Bayou, Cooking in High Bad Little Country Girl, 28-33 Cotton Kosciusko, MS Karen’s Kustom Kreations, 159-160 women’s traditional and trendy apparel Woodburt, TN Bayou Blanks, 105 boutique apparel & jewelry Monroe, LA KEE KEE TEES, 67 & 69 boutique quality blanks with personalization available West Monroe, LA Beautycounter with Sarah Holt, 95 women, youth, and toddler tees with scripture and Christian quotes Lake Providence, LA La Mia Famiglia Marinara, 147 a company that creates safe and effective skin care and cosmetics for women and their families Sterlington, LA Bent Oaks, 88-91 homemade marinara sauce available in gift baskets West Monroe, LA women’s apparel specializing in Matchpoint linen Birdwell’s, 130 Bossier City, LA southern style gift shop Blithe & Bonny Company, 154 Calhoun, LA custom farmhouse pieces, unique frames and home décor BR Marketing, 131-133 Monroe. LA Nature’s Glow seal salt body scrub, bed sheets, salsa & jams Bullseye Bow, 18 Dexter, KS handmade kids’ toy bow and arrow sets Cajun Cowboy Collection, 138-139 Bastrop, LA boutique clothing including inspirational t-shirts, Corral boots, and jewelry Caroline Taylor Jewelry, 142 Louisville, MS Booth #5 personalized, engraved jewelry Cathy B’s, 157 Lavender Falls, 75 & 77 Monroe, LA Hornbeck, LA seasonal door décor all things lavender hand-crafted in small batches as bath, beauty, body, culinary, home, and pet products Cindy’s, 60-65 Monroe. LA Little Bow Diddly, 66 & 68 large variety of monogrammed gifts Broussard, LA children’s accessory & gift boutique CUTCO Cutlery, 141 Olean, NY Lola Jane Boutique, 78 culinary tools, cookware, flatware, bbq/garden tools, knives, scissors & accessories West Monroe, LA women’s clothing, shoes and accessories Da Vinci Broom, 121 Ardmore, OK Lori’s Soaps and Gifts Boutique, 46 unique brooms for easy clean up West Monroe, LA handmade bath and body products Dupont Jewelers, 12 Monroe, LA Love Your Skin, 53 & 54 Fine Jewelry, Custom Design, Estate Jewelry Houston, TX Anti-aging skincare solutions that feature cosmetics as well as light therapy treatments Easy Living Products, 70 Marietta, GA M & Felty’s, 118 handheld garment steamer and household sticky roller Kosciusko, MS leather jewelry for men and women of all ages, with some natural stone, hemp, and cord jewelry 24 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 2018 Merchants Matilda Jane Clothing, 6 & 7 Ring Around the Toesie, 47 Monroe, LA Greenville, TX baby, girls, tween and women’s clothing custom fitted rings for toes and thumbs Mr P’s Tees, 107-108 Rock ‘N’ Dee’s Jewelry Company, 16 West Monroe, LA Mesquite, TX Original designs screen printed clothing jewelry that combines noble metals with dazzling multi-faceted gemstones Muscle Club Apparel, 102-103 SeneGence-Celebrity Star Makeup, 109 Ruston, LA West Monroe, LA fitness apparel makeup and skincare products N-Vites, 144 Shades of Shabby, 98-99 Brandon, MS Waco, TX frames, wall and yard art vintage furniture and decor NAKED body+bath, 37 Simply Sassy Apparel, 92-94 Houston, TX Edmund, OK handmade soap, sugar bars, butter bars, lotions, creams butters and scrubs whimsical ladies apparel Natures Hideaway Gardens Small Batch Customs, 19-21 Farm/Market, 72 & 74 Monroe, LA Bastrop, LA personalized gifts garden and repurposed furniture and decor Smallcakes of Monroe, 104 Norma’s Boutique, 155-157 Monroe, LA West Monroe, LA freshly baked cupcakes women’s apparel, jewelry & accessories Something New Jewelry Care, 117 Porter, TX all natural jewelry cleaner Southern Belle Originals, 115-116 Greenville, TX Southern Belle, The South and Bonafide Southern Brand t-shirts, sweatshirts and other apparel Southern Distributors, 84 & 86 League City, TX Bamboo pillows and sheets Texas Silver Mine, 161-162 Sulphur, LA natural stone & sterling silver jewelry Texas Swag Bags, 143 Roanoke, TX recycled bag, boots bangles, concealed hand gun purses The Children’s Shoppe, 56-59 Ruston, LA children’s apparel, gifts, toys, books, hair bows, and jewelry The Mother Hen, 36 Booth #163 West Monroe, LA children’s clothing and accessories The Shine Project, 112 Oh! So Chic, 49-50 Nashville, TN Ruston, LA handmade jewelry made through a project to inspire and employ first-generation college students ladies clothing, accessories and jewelry The Shoppes on Main in Salado, 39 & 41 Pain Free Pillow, 79 Salado, TX Denver, CO ladies clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories and gifts pain relief pillows with an interior decor look Tonya Willhite Designs, 146 Passionately Rivalicious, 85 & 87 Downsville, LA Frisco, TX hand stamped jewelry, freshwater pearl jewelry, and leather tassel jewelry game day apparel, accessories, and entertainment Tupperware by Misty, 48 Premium Products USA, 51-52 West Monroe, LA Odenton, MD kitchen appliances and storage one-stop pain relief shop Usborne Books & More, 145 PS121 Jewelry, 153 Tulsa, OK Grapeland, TX high-quality, engaging, interactive, and educational, with over 2000 titles to choose from handcrafted one-of-a-kind jewelry Vanishing Heirlooms Antique and Vintage Jewelry, 71 Raymond Taylor’s Sweets & Treats, LLC, 76 Baton Rouge, LA Alexandria, LA authentic one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces southern style candies, cakes and confections made from scratch Young Living Essential Oils, 120 Razzberry Beret, 1-4 Monroe, LA Olive Branch, MS World’s 100% purest, therapeutic-grade essential oils unique women’s clothes and accessories

25 Spring Market Food Vendors

Daily Harvest Deli and Bakery All prices include tax

Sandwich, Chips & a Drink Garden Salad $7 Chicken Salad or Turkey $9 Grilled Chicken Salad $9 Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti, Side Salad, Roll, & a Dressings: Ranch, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette Drink $9 Sweet Treats (Brownie or Cookie) $2.00 Red Beans and Rice, Cornbread, & a Drink $9 Bowl of Soup $6 Tea or Lemonade $2.00 Shrimp & Corn Bisque, Broccoli & Cheese, or Turkey Chili

Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant All prices include tax

Nachos and a Drink $10 Rice Bowl $11 Your choice of beef, chicken or pork topped with queso, lettuce, Rice topped with beef, chicken, or pork, queso, shredded cheese, and shredded cheese and sour cream 2 Soft Tacos and a Drink $9 Your choice of beef, chicken or pork topped with lettuce and Chips and Dips shredded cheese Chips with Salsa $3 • Chips with Queso $5 Chicken Tortilla Soup Drinks Bowl $6 Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Mango Tea $2

RoeLa Roaster Newk’s Eatery All prices include tax All prices include tax We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Hot Coffee $2 / $4 Sandwich, Chips & Drink $10 Sandwich & Chips $9 20 oz Iced Creole $6 Chicken Salad or Turkey Special of the Day $6 Sandwich and Cup of Soup $10 Soup (Loaded Potato) Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups $4 Bowl $6 Cup $4 Spicy Salad with Full Salads Jennings Elixir Honey Vinaigrette $8 Simply with Chicken $9 Simply $7 Chicken Salad (8 oz) with Crackers or Chips $8 Kaffir Lime Pie with Salted Brown Butter Graham Crust $5 Tea (32 oz) Sweet, Unsweet, Splenda $2.50 Lemonade (32 oz) $2.50 Other Baked Goods Kid’s Drink $1.50

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27 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Fall Leadership By: Cydni Hanks President-Elect 2018-2019 his past October, Melissa and I headed to Salt Lake City, Utah, eager Tfor the adventure that awaited us at Fall Conference. During our travels, Melissa graciously entertained me as I buzzed nonstop about visions I have for the upcoming League year. Topics ranged from annual theme, general meeting concepts, and hopes of what I would be able to take away from this conference. Conference started out strong with the opening plenary paying homage to victims of the terror attacks and natural disasters that wreaked havoc across the world in 2017. Presidents represented the Junior League of London, Las Vegas, Houston, Tampa, and Mexico City and spoke on how the disasters affected their communities and steps their Leagues took in the aftermaths. While the discussion was emotional and heavy at times, it was extremely educational in terms of disaster preparedness and the need for emergency protocol if disaster were to strike our community. It proved that Junior League goes above our individual chapter and is a true sisterhood that will unite in times of need. Training sessions were next, and for me included ‘Developing Women and Girls Who Lead,’ ‘Public Speaking and Confident Delivery,’ ‘Signs of League Derailment and Getting Back on Track,’ and ‘Body Language.’ Each course offered its own valuable takeaways that will be extremely beneficial for future League and professional endeavors. While these courses teach practical lessons, they often times push you to try things out of your comfort zone. Melissa and I and went into the 2017 League year with a pact that we would continue to push one another outside our usual comfort levels. The perfect opportunity presented itself in Salt Lake when AJLI announced their 2018 “Unstoppable” 28 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Conference campaign to empower women to act as agents of social change. We approached the director of Marketing and Development to ask what we could do to be a part of such a powerful movement. Fast forward to February, we get an email that we will be featured in the nationwide commercial and print campaign to support AJLI’s vision. OMG! All of this because we stepped out of our comfort zone. Taking the step out of my comfort zone has forced me to continue to develop my own style of leadership and personal goals for the future. Five additional key takeaways I took from conference are: 1. As a leader you are always teaching, whether good or bad… 2. Don’t be afraid to learn something from even the newest member. 3. While public speaking, know your audience. Learn to incorporate a meaningful pause, engage them, why should they care about what you have to say? 4. Stay focused on our Mission! Often times we get so busy over our passion that our focus on activities increases, while our mission focus decreases. 5. Body Language is way more important that you might think… it accounts for 55% of how we communicate. 38% of our message is made up of our vocal elements (tone, pitch, cadence, etc.) and, believe or not, 7% of what we say is received. Of course the trip wasn’t all work! We got to go see the Younique Headquarters (Melissa’s other side gig). We went on an early morning jog through the 2002 Winter Olympics Park and strolled through what has to be one of the most fantastic farmer’s markets I’ve ever seen, and we got to go hiking in Park City! This trip was uplifting and empowering. Some inspiring words I heard were to be humble: but not weak. Be hungry: have an appetite for learning and teaching, and lastly be smart about people: we are all different.

29 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Enriching Education By: Jacquiela McFarland ach fall, the Junior League’s Education Task Force Committee accepts applications for Eteacher mini-grants. Teachers from local public and private schools submit funding requests for projects to support student learning. Dollars raised by League fundraisers, such as Spring Market, directly support these community projects. 75 applications were received, reviewed and scored by Education Task Force Committee members. 30 teachers throughout Ouachita Parish were awarded grants by Junior League of Monroe. This November, each mini-grant recipient was awarded up to $500 at 2017 Junior League Mini Grant Recipients the League’s annual Teacher Mini-Grant Award Reception. Teachers, their families, Project Name Teacher School Heather Greer, Mary Welch, Robotic Kiroli Elementary principals and supporters gathered Leslie Breen together to celebrate the work being Growing Up in the Greenhouse Jennifer Lewis, Bettye Lewis New Vision Learning Academy done by teachers in our area. Funded Writing in Wonderland Shana Alexander J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary Math Design Collaborative Lessons Laura Chen Woodlawn Jr. High School mini-grant applications ranged from Communication Technology and support for current projects to new and Language Development for Non- April Pealer Sallie Humble Elementary innovative ideas, all designed to support Verbal Students student education and achievement. Technology Math Russell White Good Hope Middle School Members of the Education Task Force Play It! Experience It! Master It! Carine Dixon Swartz Upper Elementary Commitee, JLM President Melissa Kiper, Itty Bitty Biographic Glenda Bradford Northeast Baptist School STEAM101 Laura Centola, Ellen Bowan Grace Episcopal School JLM members, and this year’s speaker, Processes That Shape the Earth Amy Martin J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary Monroe City Councilwoman and JLM Digital Learners In the Digital Age Kerri Jones Grace Episcopal School member Juanita Woods were present at Project Listen Ericka Kelly Barkdull Faulk Elementary the reception. Junior League of Monroe’s Beautiful Batik Angela Leach West Ridge Middle Education Task Force Committee, co- Our Real World Joyce Wood Northeast Baptist School chaired this year by Colandra Smith and Pre K Totally Tech Center Jericka Jones Berg Jones Elementary Lindsey Roberts, was honored to be a Growing Gardens Dvawn Maza Shady Grove Elementary contributor to area education efforts and Sponge Bob in the Real World Laura Malone Jack Hayes Elementary the support of our students! The Dynamic Dinosaur Dig Asia Brown J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary From Kinetics to Connections Cara Morrison Lakeshore Elementary Small Group Differentiation through Taylor Anderson Lee Jr. High Technology My Math Path Crystal Stockstill Riser Elementary Streaming through the ABC’s Michele Palowsky Ouachita Christian School The Boley Bear Fax Stephanie Judd Boley Elementary The Merchant of Venice Dr. Russell Grant Northeast Baptist School “Steam”ing Ahead Ellen Nelson Madison James Foster Real World Small Group Math Valerie Taylor J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary Centers 30 Amazing Women in the Spotlight Who “Shape the Delta”

By: Cynthia Rodriguez As a body of people in tune to promoting and ministering in school activities and get involved in organizations. Melissa’s positive impact in our community, it is exciting and motivating guidance does not end there, but now a paramount notion to see individuals being recognized for substantial contributions, is revealed to all of us. Melissa is creating a pipeline of young and especially when these individuals are women closely adults who will soon become active participants and shapers affiliated with the Junior League of Monroe. We are so proud of our Delta, too. Our community will have fruit well into the of Melissa Kiper, currently serving as our President, and future for her efforts. Tiffany Rials, serving as Chair for Community Outreach, to be Tiffany, a kindergarten teacher recognized by the DeltaStyle for their gallant impact here in at Lexington Elementary, has the Delta region. In the January edition of the DeltaStyle, the been earning distinguished feature “Meet the Women Who Shape the Delta: Educators” awards in her tenure of 14 explains the criteria to be nominated and selected for this years. One of her biggest great honor. The criteria included outstanding influence, loves and biggest talents is leadership, and contributions to education in north Louisiana. centered around reading and These women do exactly that and more! her ability to help students As League members serving alongside Melissa and Tiffany, it learn this indispensable skill. is astonishing to think about not only how they contribute Tiffany has been solicited by year after year for our League and the broader community and on their personal time, but how they are utilizing their distinct ULM student teachers to education-system paycheck-earning positions to further instill design reading curriculum. hope and transformation for individuals and our community. The article feature reports Melissa, a business teacher at Tiffany’s personal and professional goal are one and the same: , to have a positive impact on as many lives as she can. In has become a mentor and the classroom, she has a relentless drive to help her students advisor for high school unlock a concept or subject they cannot seem to master students. As conveyed in and instill the belief of working hard to become their “best the article feature, she self” every day. Furthermore, she internalizes this belief and seizes opportunities to uses it as her personal motto: to “be your best self.” This is impart wisdom to her a powerful motto and lesson each of us in the Delta need students as they prepare to be reminded and inspired by as we can become jaded to enter college. First, she or discouraged by the inequalities and challenges we face as helps students untangle individuals and as a community. Doing our best and striving to their resolve to choose the have a positive impact can have a profound and sizable ripple right major that is best for effect that can quickly spread and multiply. them from what may first Congratulations once again to Melissa and Tiffany for your appear as the right major to pursue. Secondly, she unveils the well-deserved recognition and for your charitable spirit. power of service and becoming an active member in their new community by encouraging her students to participate 31

c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 SHARING and Joy SHARING Our Heritage with JLM Cookbooks By: Cynthia Rodriguez Blueberry Loaves (Cooking in High Cotton, pg. 54) 1 (2-layer) package butter-recipe cake mix Our committee has found incredible joy this year by 2 eggs fundraising for JLM through the sales of cookbooks. Sharing or 1/4 cup vegetable oil swapping stories that were inspired by favorite recipes from 1 ripe banana, mashed these cookbooks have sparked delicious discussions that have 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into grown our appreciation for our well-preserved tried-and-true pieces and softened recipes. We recognize their timeless appeal and ability to hold 2 cups fresh blueberries up to the expectations of any southern food connoisseur or Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and occasional cook. banana in a mixing bowl. Beat until creamy. Add the cream cheese gradually, beating after each addition until blended. The We look forward to more conversations in our time ahead. dough will be somewhat stiff. Fold in the blueberries. Pour We ask those that know about our cookbooks to please stop into two well-greased and floured loaf pans. Bake for 50 to by at the JLM Cookbook booth at the Spring Market to tell us 60 minutes or until the loaves test done. Invert onto a wire rack to cool. some of your favorite recipes. You can sample the recipes we Note: 1/4 cup applesauce may have prepared for the market, and pick up a few cookbooks be substituted for the banana. to gift to your friends and family. Or, if you know very little If using frozen blueberries, rinse about our cookbooks, we invite you to come see us at the before adding to the batter. Spring Market, or take a peek at a cookbook sold locally in Serves 16 our stores and boutiques. You know you will be delighted by what you find! Chocolate Chip Pound Cake (Cooking in High Cotton, pg. 157) 1 (2-layer) package yellow cake mix 1 (3-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup sour cream 1/2 milk chocolate chips Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix the cake mix, pudding mix and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Add the water, oil, eggs and sour cream and mix until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips. Jessica Brady, Cotton Bayou Publications Chair, selected two Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center wonderful recipes to share. In doing so, she said, comes out clean. Cool in “When thinking about recipes, I chose a few kid- the pan for 10 minutes. friendly ones. My older two girls have been very Invert onto a wire rack to interested in helping out in the kitchen, especially cool completely. when they have the opportunity to crack eggs! Serves 10 to 12 Cooking with little helpers requires extra patience and clean-up, but I love including them!” 33 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Housing and Arrangements By: Haley Pulliam The Housing and Arrangements Committee have been focused on providing a great atmosphere at all of the League meetings this year. They have hosted two very successful meetings and look forward to hosting many more in the future. The committee strives to make sure meetings are a place for the League members to relax and enjoy one night out a month with their friends while serving to make our community better. The Housing and Arrangements Committee has several amazing events planned for the spring. These events include the Nacho Average Woman Party, the Hors d’oeuvres and Wine Party, the Portico Flat Bread Pizza Night, and the That’s A Wrap Party with Myka Sims’ wraps and pasta salad. Spring is looking to be a busy and fun season for the League, and we hope that everyone has the opportunity to attend all of the amazing events planned by the Housing and Arrangements Committee this spring.

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By Faith Gremillion

The Riser Elementary Spelling Bee was held on February the 1st, and the winner was fourth grade student, Landon Pardon. Thank you to Amy Hendry Clark, Kathryn Bagley, and friend Hester Jane Burnside who volunteered their time and talents and judged our competition. The TLC Committee of Junior League of Monroe sponsored the spelling bee and provided trophies. Sustainer, Faith Gremillion, is Riser Elementary’s Spelling Bee Coordinator and is thankful that she can call upon her friends of JLM to help make this event a huge success! Landon will now compete in the Ouachita Parish Spelling Bee on March the 2nd at .

Amy Hendry Clark, Kathryn Bagley and Faith Gremillion volunteer at the Riser Elementary Spelling Bee.

Tools and Literacy Committee By Haley Pulliam The Tools and Literacy Committee have been working hard this year to provide the students at Riser Elementary with lots of fun events and incentives to continue their hard work throughout the school year. In the fall, the committee hosted the Back to School Bash which was an event that allowed the kids to cut loose and have some fun. Each student was provided a meal from Raising Cane’s and was able to participate in several fun activities, such as games and face painting. In October, the committee participated in the schools Math Night by providing all of the students with Kona Ice snow cones. The fun continued on into December when the committee hosted Cookies for Santa. The school gymnasium was decorated for Christmas, and all of the students were provided cookies and candy canes while a choir sang Christmas carols. A Christmas book was read to all of the students, and they were able to visit with Santa and share their Christmas list with him. The Tools and Literacy Committee hopes to expand their help to the students of Riser Elementary by providing the students with an entire set of Google Chromebooks. This will include approximately thirty Chromebooks, a charging station, and software. 35 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 THE STEPS TO Advocating and Serving In Our Community By: Cynthia Rodriguez Bettering our community through the centric support toward women and children has prompted the Community Outreach Committee to be hyper thoughtful and diligent toward making the most of our efforts and generating high impact. With the The Cinderella Project organization was developed to programs we have supported so far, and several to come, we support young women from across Louisiana with resources also seek to advocate and raise awareness to our League and that may not exist for them otherwise. Programs include the community for these individuals who without question educational outreach and community-based projects that deserve happier, healthier and more confident and secure lives. are designed to build confidence and self-esteem for young This spring, we have two long-standing and critically meaningful women and to instill the importance of community service programs we plan to serve: Mercy Multiplied and The and the value of giving back. You can learn more about their Cinderella Project. We encourage you to volunteer with us. organization at www.cinderellaproject.org. This year, our Our committee makes it easy for volunteers to serve, and committee plans to help collect donated prom dress and help many find their experience to be highly rewarding. our local young ladies find a beautiful prom dress for their school event. This event will be held at the Monroe Civic Center. Please sign up to volunteer alongside our committee. Shifts are available on March 9th and 10th.

Dress Drop off Locations:

Mercy Multiplied is a nonprofit Christian organization serving Any Cross Keys branch young women. They seek to help women in our community Raising Canes in Monroe break free from life-controlling behaviors and situations, Raising Canes in West Monroe including eating disorders, self-harm, drug and alcohol Raising Canes in Ruston addictions, unplanned pregnancy, depression, sexual abuse, and K -Sera sex trafficking. You can learn more about their organization at Eleven 26 www.mercymultiplied.com. This year, our committee plans to Herringstone’s provide dinner donated by a local restaurant, fellowship and Rodeo in Ruston treat these women to a fun spa night at the Junior League House. Please drop off manicure and other spa supplies at the League House office. We will need your extra hands to volunteer during the evening of Friday May 4th. 36 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Provisionals Have a First Year By: Ashley Clarke Wonderful As we advance into Spring, we Provisionals would like to take a moment and reflect back on what a great experience our first year has been. In April of 2017, 33 smart, strong like-minded women became lifelong friends through the Junior League. We have accomplished hard work while serving our community, gaining leadership skills, establishing friendships, and having fun! Every Provisional meeting, we like to complete a “Done in a Meeting” Project. In September, we had a “Back to School Bash” and donated school supplies to send to schools, teachers, and students in need from Hurricane Harvey. In January, our meeting’s theme was “Reflect, Reset, and Refresh: New Year, New You!” We hit the refresh button on our closets and donated over 100 items of new/lightly worn clothing to a local homeless shelter. In February, we made Valentines and delivered them to local nursing homes, letting residents know that the Junior League of Monroe cares about them. One of the most memorable aspects of our Provisional year has been the Provisional Project. Our goal was to impact the children in our community, so the class threw a Christmas party for foster children from the Louisiana Department of Top: Congrats to the 2017-18 Provisional class for their Social Services. We were able to provide dinner, entertainment, wonderful project. arts & crafts, and gifts to these grateful children. Shopping for Middle left: Karen Baker helps a little girl with a fun craft. presents, planning the itinerary, and giving these children a Middle right: Jenny Baker wonderful Christmas made this experience a sensational helps a young boy show off his new bike. project. Bottom: Patience Talley helps In just 10 short months, we have learned and volunteered for a child unwrap their gift. quite a few other events! Some of our other JL experience includes learning about how our League started Teen Court laughter and tears, promotions, moves, and experienced of Monroe, volunteering at the Cotton Country Shoot Out, weddings and sweet bundles of joy. We are made up of helping out at Monroe Symphony Orchestra: Making Spirits students, professionals, daughters and mothers, and although Bright, donating diaper and feminine hygiene products to we all come from different paths of life, we have one uniting Life Choice, attending committee events, and so much more. goal: to help better the women and children in our local area. Right now, we are gearing up for the Cinderella Project, Spring Surrounding ourselves with women who have harmonious Market, and our first tennis tournament coming up in April. goals in life to better their community only helps us inspire These last few months have been busy, but a lot of hard work each other to be the best we can be. was accomplished! As always, none of this would be possible without the Alongside our community impact, we have built fierce bonds of support, ideas, and motivation from our chapter and friendship, just in this short amount of time. We have celebrated Provisional leaders. Thank you Brittany Hayes, Angela Grubbs, fun and fellowship by going out to dinner, attending local events Andria Hall-Oby, Rebecca Johnson, and Lawanda Marshall for and socials, and even dancing the night away at our Junior being our biggest cheerleaders. We can’t wait to see what League Mardi Gras Ball in January. Together we have shared the future holds for us thanks to Junior League! 37 By: Melissa Kiper I was so honored to have been asked to participate in Louisiana Delta Ballet’s 11th annual production of Dancing with the Louisiana Stars. LDB is such a great organization that provides quality ballet to Northeast Louisiana. It educates our young people in the arts and provides a safe and fun environment for them to creatively express themselves. If you didn’t get a chance to see the production this year, mark it on your calendar for 2019! Who knows, maybe we’ll make it a standard that JLM members perform in each show! It was a fun filled night of 18 local “stars” that performed a number of dances such as the Samba, Jive, Swing, Waltz, Paso Doble, Jazz, and other popular ballroom dances. I was excited to dance the Samba to the song, Mi Gente, by J. Balvin, Willy William and Beyonce. It was an upbeat song that really helped me get into character. Jenny Pankey in our hotel at AJLI’s Winter We were partnered in January and started working Leadership Conference. It was a hoot! They on choreography. I definitely was a fish out of water, were so supportive and told me to give it my having no dance experience other than taking fun all when I got on stage. I am so thankful for all classes like Zumba, adult hip hop (with other JLM the support from you all. I definitely had the members), and late night dancing at weddings, loudest cheering section in the Monroe Civic parties, and of course our JLM Mardi Gras balls. I Center. Your texts, calls, banners, and noise knew I couldn’t embarrass myself, my family, or makers fueled my energy and was a vital role our JLM members, so I practiced a LOT. I got tips in me taking 2nd runner up in the competition. from fellow members and performed my routine Thank you again for your support; it was the for Meghan Sharp, Cydni Hanks, Terri Arthur, and ultimate girl power moment for me! 38 c h a r l o n s s p r i n g 2018 Saturday, 31st Friday, 20th - Saturday, 21st March Snapshot Saturday; 10 am to 2 pm; Biedenharn The Great Gatsby; 7 pm; Biedenharn Museum Saturday, 17th Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Dr., and Gardens; 2006 Riverside Dr., Monroe St. Paddy’s Day Challenge Disc Golf; Monroe ‘Ritas on the River; 10 am - 4 pm; Downtown Registration 7 am – 8:45 am; Players meeting Zoo Easter EGGstravaganza 2018; 10 am to 1 RiverMarket; 316 South Grand, Monroe 9 am; Tee off at 9:30; Chennault Park & Golf pm; Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo; 1405 Course, 8475 Millhaven Rd., Monroe Bernstein Park Rd., Monroe Friday, 27th - Sunday, 29th Woofstock; 10 am to 4 pm; Downtown Junior League Tennis Tournament; Singles 15th Annual Smokin on the Bayou Rib Cook-Off; RiverMarket; 316 South Grand, Monroe start Friday 5 pm; Doubles start Saturday 11 am to 3 pm; ULM The Grove; 514 Warhawk 8 am; Mixed Doubles start Sunday 12 pm; St. Paddy’s Bicycle Parade & Festival 2018; 10 Way, Monroe Monroe Athletic Club; 3801 Chauvin Ln., am to 1 pm; Kiroli Park, 820 Kiroli Rd., West Landry Vineyards Concert; Nathan Williams & Monroe Monroe the Zydeco Cha Chas; 4 to 7:30 pm; 5699 New Treasure Island; Friday 7 pm; Saturday 2 pm; St. Patty’s Day: Make & Take; 11 am - 2 pm; Natchitoches, West Monroe Sunday 3 pm; Strauss Youth Academy for the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum; 323 Arts; 1300 1/2 Lamy Ln., Monroe Walnut St., Monroe Landry Vineyards presents: Flashback 5; 4 - April Saturday, 28th 7:30 pm; 5699 New Natchitoches Rd., West Thursday, 5th Mozart in Monroe; 7 to 10 pm; ULM Brown Monroe Wine over Water; 7 to 10 pm; ULM; 700 Theatre; 4001 DeSiard St., Monroe University Ave., Monroe 2nd Annual Children’s Miracle Network Talent Fashion Fusion; 7 pm; Monroe Civic Center Show; 6 pm; Strauss Youth Academy for the Friday, 6th - Saturday, 7th 21st Annual Monroe BASH; 7:30 to 11:30 pm; Arts; 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane, Monroe 28th Annual Garden Symposium and Plant American Red Cross - North Louisiana AV Flight, Sale; Friday 9 am to 3 pm; Saturday 10 am to Hangar 9; 5400 Operations Rd., Monroe Wednesday, 21st - Saturday, 24th 1 pm; Biedenharn Museum and Gardens; 2006 Munchkin Market; Wednesday 10 am to 6 Riverside Drive, Monroe pm; Thursday 2 to 4 pm; Friday 10 am to 7 May pm; Saturday 9 am to 2 pm; 4300 Loop Road, Northeast Louisiana Master Gardeners Spring Monroe Plant Sale; Friday 12 to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to Thursday, 3rd 3 pm; Farmer’s Market at Seventh Square, 1700 Junior League Spring Dinner; 6 to 8 pm; Thursday, 22nd - Sunday, 25th N 7th St., West Monroe League House Bye Bye Birdie; Thursday the 22nd to Sunday Twin City Crawfish Festival; May 3rd 6 pm to the 25th; 7:30 pm; ULM Brown Theatre; 4001 Saturday, 7th May 6th 6 pm; Arena; DeSiard St., Monroe Coffee & Tea Festival: a Love Your Community 501 Mane St., West Monroe Event; 10 am to 4 pm; Downtown RiverMarket; Friday, 23rd - Sunday, 25th 316 South Grand, Monroe Saturday, 5th Junior League Spring Market Hops and Props Fundraising Event; 10 am - 6 Family Festival & Lemonade Day; 10 am to 4 Friday - Shop ‘Til You Drop 9-11 am; General pm; Tastings from 1 to 5 pm; Pilots for Patients pm; Downtown RiverMarket; 316 South Grand, Admission 11 am to 5 pm; Girls Just Wanna Hangar, 5110 Operations Rd., Monroe Monroe Have Fun 6-9 pm Treasure Island; Saturday 2 & 7 pm; Sunday 3 Saturday - Spring Tea 9-11 am; General Thursday, 12th Admission pm; Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts; 1300 Getting Back to Funny; Chonda Pierce, 1/2 Lamy Ln., Monroe Sunday - General Admission 11 am to 6 pm Comedian; 7 to 10 pm; Monroe Civic Center, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe Monroe Saturday, 12th Friday, 23rd 2018 First National Bank Bayou DeSiard Dragon Friday, 13th Boat Festival; 10 am to 5 pm; Bayou DeSiard; The Shindig 2018; 7 pm; MBH Farm; 228 Carey Wig and Stache Bash; 7 pm; Vantage State 3430 Loop Rd., Monroe Nelson Rd., West Monroe Building; 122 St. John St., Monroe Saturday, 24th Saturday, 14th Downtown Spring Art Festival; 10 am to 5 pm; Landry Vineyards Concert - Code Blue & the Antique Alley, West Monroe Flatliners; 4 -7:30 pm; 5699 New Natchitoches Poverty Point World Heritage Site; Morning Rd., West Monroe Hike; 10 am; 6859 Hwy 577; Pioneer, LA Summer Camp & Kids Activities Expo; 10 am - 2 pm; ; 4700 Millhaven Rd., Suite Sunday, 25th 2000, Monroe Power and Grace, the Easter Celebration!; Monroe Civic Center

39 NON-PROFIT Junior League of Monroe, Inc. ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE 2811 Cameron Street PAID ® Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MONROE, LA 71203 PERMIT NO. 301