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PRESIDENT STEPHANIE LOWREY MAGERS LOWREY STEPHANIE IT IS TRULY THE MOST THE MOST IT IS TRULY TIME OF WONDERFUL THE YEAR! Of course, none of what we do would be possible without our members. The League is successful is successful without our members. The League none of what we do would be possible Of course, that supports an organization their time and talents, helping create our members give selflessly because I myself each other. and inspire from to learn plus offering members opportunities the community, . She is thoughtful, kind and Matsu Melissa the amazing Houston News Editor, by inspired been have in everyone and the world. The News the good others to see who inspires and someone dedicated, for who exemplify their passion in either active or sustainer placements, all volunteers writers too are our writers and from to this edition thank you to all that contributed article. A huge in each the League and hope season I wish you all the best this holiday to the advertisers and Community Partners. editors, you enjoy time with friends and family. All the best, celebration. I want to thank you for your generous support of the League’s mission and belief in the mission of the League’s support to thank you for your generous I want celebration. League of Houston The Junior can make. women strong of almost 5,000 a group amazing difference our community through in the Houston change great our members not only effect is unique because because events, but also community outreach and five community projects efforts in 36 volunteer direct its first-ever launched the League October, and inspiring our members. This we focus on training in small members 31 League engaging course (LIT) weekend Institute Training immersive Leadership and financial acumen. management volunteer governance, on board and training projects service group finalizing their year the throughout in their small groups collaborate continue to The participants will they will build a strong way, Along the courses. and attending additional LIT elective projects service After all, the each day. women, and hopefully find joy support their fellow bond with one another, Fun!” Have and Inspire; is “Help Others; Learn theme for this year is a recipient, Award , the 2018 Adelaide Lovett Baker Padon Susan Lawhon in this issue, As featured to more dedication her with unwavering all those around theme. She inspires testament to this year’s meeting Having had the honor of issues involving children. on focusing specifically than 10 nonprofits, , the 1965 – 1966 Betsy Reichert her. on those around cheers and consistently devoted she is gracious, her, theme. She example of this year’s but is another stellar year this earlier away passed JLH President, when we work together accomplish members cannot is nothing our League as do I, that there believed, in our community. positive change to make received we have using the training distributing of what we do. From is at the heart areas and surrounding Serving the Houston community funds to grant emergency money to providing Fund grant Harvey Relief than $110,000 in Hurricane more is committed of Houston Junior League the Services), Outreach ECHOS (Epiphany Community Health and further their purpose. The on their feet get them back to help to serving alongside other nonprofits lives like peoples’ in differences dramatic efforts that make League-initiated also has numerous League and Inc. back-to-school Childspree at the Child Advocates, sponsoring and shopping with 100 children techniques. life-saving wants to learn in the city to anyone that CPR classes offering one of the only free LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT THE FROM LETTER

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EDITOR MELISSA MIDORI MATSU MELISSA CONTEMPLATE MY MY CONTEMPLATE to life as I transitioned involved ments that would allow me to quietly stay place different I considered while allowing other members to excel making an impact to continue I wanted as a sustainer member. I the Houston News Editor position, me to accept asked and respect I admire When someone and grow. League years of opportunity to use my the perfect was this that realized very hesitant at first. Then I was mentoring of membership while all areas to help shine a light on important topics that affect experience to Houston News. actives contributing by amateurs by actives and sustainers and view photos taken articles written you will read In this issue, on the is making the League impact and significant about the lasting will learn You and professionals. and beyond. Houston community that is directly Fun” Have and Inspire; , has a theme “Help Others; Learn Steph Magers President, The a monetary helps others through how the League You will discover this issue. throughout reflected Their in need. to serve a community their doors open donation to ECHOS, allowing them to keep the from grant due to a timely and critical to come a lasting impact for years will make services Award the 2018 Adelaide Lovett Baker Padon, by Susan Lawhon and be inspired will learn You League. of Houston; of the Junior League President Mary Elizabeth “Betsy”, a Past recipient; Calhoun Reichert and used women made a lasting impact on the League Bush. All three and former First Lady Barbara about the Opening Style fun is evident in features Having change. and abilities to effect their knowledge members and guests have League Style Show. Parade Show with Elizabeth Anthony and A Pumpkin theme is not three Steph’s League. by the money to support initiatives championed fun while raising the parts that are supporting interconnected, with three it is one big idea rather, concepts; separate of Houston. Junior League the same as Steph’s was I did not know it then, but my goal at the League, my service When I started I am fun. In my final active year, and have and be inspired, to help others, learn theme. I wanted impact while had far-reaching as these stories have these stories with our readers, to share honored also influencing me personally. AS I BEGAN TO TO I BEGAN AS YEAR ACTIVE FINAL JUNIOR WITH THE INC., HOUSTON, OF LEAGUE

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Learn and InspireLearn ECHOS“KEEPING THE DOORS OPEN: THE LEAGUE’S COMMUNITY EMERGENCY/ CONTINGENCY GRANT ENSURES CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS FOR EPIPHANY COMMUNITY HOUSTON OUTREACH SERVICES (ECHOS) HOUSTON”

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, ECHOS served over 5,000 households whose average household households whose average over 5,000 , ECHOS served The young mother’s story, Maricela explained, is an example of the types explained, Maricela story, The young mother’s ECHOS’s role. She highlighted in her of situations she often encounters such as the Houston Area agencies, with complementary connections instead referrals useful and her own efforts to provide Center, Women’s to give “I am not here shared, Maricela of simply offering her own advice. them to an organization and refer concerns but to listen to clients’ advice, the opportunity I have their needs. help to meet that can or a service I love what I do.” my job to help people. through In 2017 describes its client families as $1,098 per month. ECHOS was income or the ‘new poor.’” the unemployed poor, the working “the underserved, American, African Hispanic, 13 percent base is 82 percent client ECHOS’s is a ECHOS client The typical Asian or Caucasian. and five percent of ECHOS aid 45 percent in 2017, Hispanic mother with young children; old. 18 years under were recipients Liaison and Navigator, Violence Domestic ECHOS’s Delcid, Maricela of a young woman who found ECHOS just in time. The the story shared Maricela early one morning, where the ECHOS office mother of two visited the invited When Maricela a listening ear. and seeking found her distressed previous that on the with Maricela she shared young woman into her office, the high-rise from ending her life by jumping night she had contemplated situation domestic violence window of her apartment building due to the her to the story and referred to the woman’s listened in her home. Maricela the young mother has exited for help. Today, Center Women’s Houston Area n. custody of her two childre and retains the abusive relationship DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS COME TO ECHOS ECHOS VIOLENCE VICTIMS COME TO DOMESTIC SERVICES. AND OTHER RECEIVE SUPPORT TO ECHOS PARTNER AGENCY, COMMUNITY HEALTH CHOICE, CHOICE, COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCY, ECHOS PARTNER CLASSES. COMPUTER LITERACY CLIENTS TEACHES

esponse to the health and social service and social service esponse to the health the spring of 2017, The Junior League of Houston, Inc. awarded awarded of Houston, Inc. The Junior League 2017, the spring of

Health care services via hosting mobile vans on-site at the Benefits application assistance for programs such as Medicaid, Providing nutritious foods at monthly Food Fairs and in Social support through domestic violence support groups, English as a second language classes to assist clients in Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Supplemental Health Insurance Children’s Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); immigration counseling and health education by the preparing for job opportunities; ECHOS office from Texas Children’s Hospital and University Texas Children’s ECHOS office from of Houston Optometry; University of Texas; the Food Pantry.    Computer literacy classes; and  Health screenings for glucose and blood pressure;   SPECIFIC SERVICES OFFERED OFFERED SPECIFIC SERVICES BY ECHOS INCLUDE: BY

VOLUNTEERS SERVE THE ECHOS FAMILIES WITH JOY. THE ECHOS FAMILIES SERVE VOLUNTEERS IN needs of the rapidly increasing population of newly arrived immigrants immigrants population of newly arrived increasing of the rapidly needs the surrounding in the community resettled being were who and refugees purpose ECHOS’s and Sharpstown. Fondren near of the Epiphany, Church on their path to self-sufficiency their basic needs is helping families meet social and educational health, them with the essential by connecting their lives. improve that can resources ECHOS was formed in 1999 in r formed ECHOS was Community Emergency/Contingency Grant to Epiphany Grant Emergency/Contingency the Community from $6,500 in a the agency (ECHOS) to aid Services Outreach Health Community helped contribution, the League small With this crisis. time of financial and aided uncertainty in a time of economic its services ECHOS continue and Transforming Needs work of “Meeting ECHOS in its important Houston population in the Greater and refugee in the immigrant Lives” Community. 14

| THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. learned that one of its longtime donors planned to place ECHOS in a new funding cycle, thereby delaying its donation. At the same time, another of ECHOS’s larger corporate donors was unable to make its annual grant, and at a third funder, the grant officer was out on leave. Susan Hawes, Chairperson of ECHOS’s Board of Directors, describes these financial challenges: “Several sources of funding evaporated at once. From the outside, ECHOS looked like a sinking ship, when we were actually having a run of bad luck.”

AN ECHOS NAVIGATOR ALWAYS MAKES Cathy Moore, ECHOS Executive Director, determined that ECHOS had CLIENTS FEEL WELCOME AND ENSURES only a two-month reserve in savings and would not be able to make up the THEY RECEIVE ALL THE SERVICES FOR shortfall until July 2017. “We were in danger of shutting our doors,” she WHICH THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE. said. When Cathy realized the gravity of the funding issues ECHOS faced, she sought advice from her colleague, Muffin Clark, former Executive In addition to economic limitations, ECHOS families face other Director of Bo’s Place, one of the League’s community projects. Muffin challenges associated with poverty including language barriers, limited or suggested Cathy apply for funding from the League, which led Cathy to the

no transportation, and educational deficits or illiteracy. Many ECHOS Community Emergency/Contingency Grants on the League’s website. clients are political refugees who have only recently arrived in the Greater Houston Area and have limited time to assimilate before their federally- The purpose of the League’s Community Emergency/Contingency Grants is provided support services end. the distribution of monetary grants to address the emergency or short-term needs of tax-exempt agencies. ECHOS clients often experience food insecurity. A common family structure in the ECHOS client community includes parents who may be When Megan Arbour Long, 2016 – 2017 Community Vice President, undocumented and children who are United States citizens, since they received Cathy’s application, she immediately recognized ECHOS as an were born in this country. As U.S. citizens, these children are eligible exceptional candidate for the Community Emergency/Contingency Grant, as the agency was facing a disruption of services. Megan recounts how, in

addition to meeting all the necessary guidelines, the mission of ECHOS aligned perfectly with the League’s commitment to children and families.

FAMILIES LINE UP EARLY IN THE MORNING AT ECHOS. FAMILIES ARRIVE AT ECHOS AS for supplemental food assistance; however, their parents are reluctant to EARLY AS 4:30 A.M. TO SECURE Help Others apply for government aid due to fear of deportation. ECHOS’s statistics A SPOT IN THE FOOD FAIR LINE. illuminate this startling problem: as of August 2018, ECHOS clients’ applications for supplemental food assistance declined by 33 percent as Additionally, Megan noted that “one of the League’s 2016 – 2017 areas of compared to the same period in 2017, while the number of visitors to the focus centered on providing for basic needs in the community, based on

ECHOS Food Pantry increased by 182 percent. ECHOS had served nearly the League’s 2015 Membership Survey.” Megan also cited the widespread Learn and InspireLearn 17,000 people in its Food Pantry by year to date in August 2018, 40 percent impact that funding ECHOS would have in the Greater Houston Area: being new clients. “ECHOS’s services meet the critical and basic needs of the families it serves by providing food, healthcare and assistance in navigating the system to a In recent years, ECHOS has experienced growth in the number of clients significant amount of people annually,” she said. served and the number of services offered, which resulted in an increase of approximately 10 percent to its general operating budget. By early 2017, this Megan submitted the Community Emergency/Contingency Grant funding request to the Executive Committee on behalf of ECHOS in March of 2017.

Have Fun increase in operating budget combined with a shortage in donations left ECHOS at a point of financial crisis. Over the course of one week, ECHOS The Executive Committee approved an initial grant of $5,000 in March 2017. A second grant of $1,500 was approved in May 2017, for a total of $6,500. 15 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS

JL VOLUNTEERS STAFF THE ECHOS FOOD PANTRY. IN IN THE ECHOS FOOD PANTRY. STAFF VOLUNTEERS THE NUMBER INCREASED 2018, THE FOOD PANTRY 182 PERCENT. BY SERVED OF INDIVIDUALS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY ABOUT COMMUNITY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VISIT WWW.JLH.ORG GRANTS, EMERGENCY/CONTINGENCY ALICIA LEE, 2018 – 2019 COMMUNITY VICE OR CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL [email protected]. PRESIDENT AT ABOUT ECHOS, VISIT ECHOS-HOUSTON.ORG. INFORMATION Part of the reason why ECHOS is so successful at its mission of “Meeting of “Meeting at its mission is so successful ECHOS why reason of the Part are of its staff members is that some Lives” and Transforming Needs first was ECHOS employee, a current Valenzuela, Yuri former clients. in need mother as an expectant ago years to ECHOS many introduced motivated was Yuri services, experiencing ECHOS’s After of assistance. on her Based as a Spanish translator. the organization with to volunteer her GED, in earning Yuri assisted ECHOS to the organization, service role specializing staff in a client service the ECHOS and she later joined at ECHOS while full-time employment Yuri balances Today in finance. with changing ECHOS credits She studies in accounting. pursuing college to help others in similar situations: her the desire her life and instilling in in their been I have because to help ECHOS clients “It is very rewarding their lives.” and help them to improve it forward to pay position. I want with ECHOS can in volunteering interested are Community members who for its Food workers ECHOS needs First and foremost, help in two ways. at Bank in partnership with the Houston Food presented which are Fairs, Virgen each month: the Santa Maria of on the first Saturday two locations in Sharpstown. On in Alief and the ECHOS campus Church Episcopal are fruits and dairy products produce, 45 to 60 pounds of fresh average, who attend. Families to the 200 to 275 families Fairs at the Food distributed additional food. Having receive stand in line for as long as five hours to clients. and serve more the process on site would help expedite volunteers 9 which is open from Pantry, for its Food volunteers ECHOS also needs of volunteers ECHOS is in need Specifically, a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays. work alongside their may Volunteers for the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift. tasks, such as many of the related since seven and older, ages children, can Pantry, Food Fairs and the Food food for the bagging and organizing all new volunteers. ECHOS welcomes safely by children. be performed need clients; they find us. The finding problem “ECHOS has no Cathy says, there.” is always for volunteers

Agencies whose short-term/emergency requests address critical human needs; Agencies/projects facing the possibility of a temporary disruption of services; Agencies who have not received a Community Assistance grant in the current year; requests for fundraising drives, capital Generally, campaigns, building funds, sectarian religious projects, tuitions or seminars will not be considered; and Applicants must have a 50l(c)(3) status with the IRS. Grants shall be restricted to agencies within Brazoria, Counties and benefit the Fort Bend, Harris and Waller residents of the same counties. REQUESTS FOR FUNDING: FOR REQUESTS PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO: THE LEAGUE CONSIDERS CONSIDERS THE LEAGUE GUIDELINES THE FOLLOWING WHEN EVALUATING As ECHOS stabilized financially, Cathy introduced new updates to Cathy introduced financially, As ECHOS stabilized it into a “client including restructuring Pantry, the ECHOS Food on their individual pantry” food items based choice select clients where new This package. a standard than receiving rather preferences in an environment gives clients the dignity of making choices arrangement Pantry has also Food The than a food pantry. store akin to a grocery more As of today, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on all weekdays. its hours from expanded agency has a six- The recovered. financial situation has fully ECHOS’s allowing the funds in savings, (unrestricted) in operating month reserve number of clients in need. to serve an unprecedented organization Susan also credits the Junior League with giving ECHOS a vote of with giving ECHOS a vote the Junior League Susan also credits community: philanthropic to the Houston League’s confidence “The Junior in us. a donor believed that demonstrated small as it was, contribution, donors that ECHOS to other larger communicated contribution This and still a going on investment standpoint a return risk from is a good she said. concern,” Cathy used the grant funds to pay staff wages, purchase pallets of food of food pallets purchase wages, staff funds to pay the grant used Cathy cover and to Pantry the Food for stocking Bank Food the Houston from back scaled Cathy further, the funds go make To expenses. other operating instead by closing at noon for four months Pantry the Food the hours of the League’s Cathy credits on Friday. and closing weekdays of 2 p.m. on its able to survive of why ECHOS was part as an essential generosity the funding grant, the emergency ECHOS awarding crisis: “By economic said. she our doors open,” of Houston kept Junior League 16 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. CHILDSPREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING by Sarah Davidson

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THROUGH IN ITS 11TH YEAR OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL YEAR OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL 11TH IN ITS 2018, 18, AUGUST ON SATURDAY, PARTNERSHIP, AND HOSTED OF HOUSTON LEAGUE THE JUNIOR CHILDSPREE IN CONJUNCTION SPONSORED LEAGUE 80 INC. OVER ADVOCATES, WITH CHILD ONE HUNDRED CHILDREN MEMBERS ASSISTED 18 YEARS FROM FOUR TO RANGING IN AGE SHOPPING. THE LEAGUE WITH BACK-TO-SCHOOL THE AT MEMBERS JOINED THE CHILDREN CHILD WHERE EACH STORE, CENTRAL TARGET BY DONATED A $100 GIFT CARD GIVEN WAS OF HOUSTON. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE stores across the Greater Houston Area opened early to allow children living in foster living to allow children early opened Houston Area Greater the across stores Target Central at the members participated back-to-school shopping. League to go care sunrise, quickly before off at the store dropped were children Heights, where in Sawyer with a shopping list and set off on the shopping spree with a volunteer up paired selected members, the children League from guidance With guardian. by their prepared two for the upcoming or and a fun treat shoes, accessories clothing, undergarments, by Shipley provided breakfast enjoyed After shopping, the children school year. provided Each child was with the volunteers. games and played and McDonald’s Do-Nuts school supplies and a small toy. appropriate grade-level a new backpack containing Inc.,Child Advocates, in the custody of the who are benefits children which directly over This year, partner for over 30 years. a League has been state due to abuse or neglect, volunteers League placement. to a Child Advocates assigned are volunteers 30 League in for children scrapbooks they prepare where serve as either Life Books Volunteers, at events throughout they volunteer where Volunteers, Projects or Special foster care, Those who wish to become Festival. Houston Children’s including the annual the year League of several join the ranks may Inc. with Child Advocates, directly involved , Wilkens Hackedorn Mary Lee child advocates. appointed court members and become 2007 since child advocate appointed as a court has served member, an active League court is in for these children “Advocating rewarding. and finds the work challenging yet be overstated. cannot but the personal connection and safety, for their well-being critical with another reinforcement provide volunteers the Junior League the advocates, Like thrive.” to help the children and experience relationship positive and reliable by Sarah Davidson

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HOUSTON LEADERS GUIDE THE LEAGUE BY serving on the Community Advisory Panel

by Sarah Davidson

SINCE 1925,the Junior League of Houston has built an exemplary record of charitable achievement with its committed focus on service to the community through providing financial support and trained volunteers. The Greater Houston Area has changed significantly since the League began its work over ninety years ago; its geographic scope has expanded, and its population has become increasingly diverse. Since 1993, the League has relied on the insightful guidance of the Community Advisory Panel to evolve its service offerings to meet the needs of the dynamic Houston community that it serves.

The Community Advisory Panel is composed of Houston community leaders who provide consistent, long-term perspectives to the yearly rotating League leadership. Panel members are selected by the Executive Committee and

confirmed by the Board of Directors, after which they typically serve three-year terms. The Community Advisory Panel undertakes four main functions:

To provide advice and To support the To keep the Junior To keep the counsel to the Junior Junior League and League apprised of community informed League and its its activities in the community trends, about the Junior committees; community; opinions and League and its needs; and impact. ADVISORY PANEL ADVISORY The Panel meets semiannually with the Junior League President, President-Elect, Community Vice President and Community External Relations Chairman to provide advice and guidance on topics introduced by the Executive Committee. Stephanie Help Others “Steph” Lowrey Magers, 2018 – 2019 Junior League President, notes, “The League’s Community Advisory Panel is an outstanding group of well-respected, talented individuals who are passionate about our Houston community and true supporters of the League’s mission. They provide exceptional insight and guidance to the League on a wide variety of topics, including where they see emergent needs in the Houston community that could help guide the League’s long-range planning

and how to keep the League top of mind in the ever-increasing competition for donor support.”

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The Panel’s membership hails from a variety of professional backgrounds including education, finance, technology, project management, law and mental health. Five panel members are current League sustainers, and two panel members are male. While all members of the panel share a common commitment to aiding the development of the League, they each arrived at their formal affiliations with the League in different ways.

Panel member Ashlea Turner of the Houston Independent School District was motivated to join the panel due to Have Fun her appreciation for the League’s past investments in the local community. “As an advocate for public schools, I have watched the Junior League of Houston invest in our students over the years through the Pen Pals project,” Ashlea COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 19 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS JL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOUT THE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR WWW.JLH.ORG VISIT PANEL, COMMUNITY ADVISORY ALICIA LEE, 2018 – 2019 COMMUNITY VICE CONTACT [email protected]. AT PRESIDENT, shared. “The vast majority of students throughout Houston are “The are Houston shared. throughout of students majority vast our that to ensure a village It takes disadvantaged. economically with affiliated the people admired I always successful. students are on the to serve and I am honored for this reason, the Junior League Advisory Panel.” Community & Company, Nichol of Greycourt W. Roy member, Another Panel many his spouse. “For through familiar with the League first became the wonderful work of the Junior League observed I have years, Boatwright Nichol, and sustainer Laura the eyes of my wife, through of being part of the have had the pleasure years, I for the past fifteen for 15 served said. Having Roy Community Advisory Panel,” League’s to innovations membership adapt League the watched has Roy years, in technology a fascinating has been “It and to societal changes: of its members the commitment has leveraged period as the League technologyreach of efficiencies and transformative its broaden to .... its services and ever-improve all while most of the membership into the workforce.” formally moved of the panel is to use their professional that the role explains Roy leadership viewpoints for the League unbiased expertise to provide has “Over this time, the Community Advisory Panel to contemplate: diverse and independent perspectives upon to provide called been remained One thing which has to consider. leadership for League of the membership compassion is the heartfelt however, constant, and the energy it expends to help the Houston community.” familiar with the League has been member Mark DeWalch Panel Sally up, my mother, I grew “As remember. for as long as he can Children’s with Charity Ball, at Texas involved , was Binz DeWalch said. “My wife Mark as President,” Hospital, and ultimately served serving in member, is also a very dedicated DeWalch Julia Gregg Now my President. ultimately becoming many important capacities, of so the tradition Mouton is a provisional, DeWalch daughter Sarah of our family generation is the fifth Sarah continues. service League Randolph, aunt, Frankie Her great-great-great to serve the League. of Houston. I am of the founders of the Junior League one was and happy to with the League involved to now be directly delighted Mark said. that I can,” help in any way and evolve, continues to grow Inc. of Houston, As The Junior League so does the panel membership. This fall, a new Community Advisory McCarthy, Kristi for the 2018 – 2019 year: added member was Panel North America Land, Chevron President Counsel and Vice General to was excited Panel The Company. and Production Exploration the from coming her unique perspective and hear Kristi welcome energy sector.

Tina Melo The Project Management Team Management Project The Ashlea Turner Houston Independent School District Community Representative Nichol W. Roy & Company Greycourt Lillian Aguirre Ortiz The Harris Center for and IDD Mental Health Rogers Roseann Title Stewart Sara Speer Selber Fizer, Beck, Webster, Webster, Beck, Fizer, Bentley & Scroggins Catherine Mosbacher

Harris County Department Harris County Department of Education Kristi McCarthy Kimberly McLeod Pam Lovett Pam Bank Comerica North America Chevron and Production Exploration Company Yvonne Harris Yvonne North America Capgemini DeWalch Technologies DeWalch Susan Asimakis Mark DeWalch 2018 – 2019 COMMUNITY ADVISORY ADVISORY 2018 – 2019 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PANEL Houston Partnership Greater 20 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.’S COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS GIVING AT A LEVEL OF $20,000 AND ABOVE

EACH YEAR. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ENABLE THE LEAGUE TO CONTINUE “BUILDING TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Premier Community Partner A BETTER COMMUNITY” BY TOUCHING MORE The historic partnership between Texas Children’s Hospital and the Junior League has THAN ONE MILLION existed for over 70 years, beginning with the League’s 1947 donation to help establish the Texas

LIVES IN THE GREATER Children’s Foundation and Hospital. In 1954, the Junior League Diagnostic Clinic opened in the outpatient department at Texas Children’s Hospital. HOUSTON AREA EACH YEAR. Texas Children’s Hospital’s mission of pediatric care, education and research aligns with both the League’s mission and key focus areas. Through years of collaboration, these two organizations have ensured that a multitude of children have by Allyson Lambert had access to quality health care through innovative programs.

Texas Children’s Hospital will once again support the League this year as its Premier Community Partner. The hospital serves as a training ground for the League’s provisional members who learn the significance of serving in the community. “Between the approximately 230 provisional members and 14 head actives, over 9,000 hours are volunteered at Texas Children’s Hospital each League year,” said Kirstin Creighton O’Leary, Texas Children’s Hospital Help Others Chairman. “Additionally, active members volunteering at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus will contribute another 104 hours.”

In 2000, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the League, the League made a commitment of $1

million to underwrite the Texas Children’s Hospital SuperKids Pediatric Mobile Clinic. The mobile

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PARTNERS This year, the Junior League is donating $12,000 for operational and maintenance expenses of the

mobile clinic and will contribute $359,000 over the next three years to fund a new state-of-the-art, Have Fun pediatric mobile clinic to replace the aging unit. COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 21 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS JL to community to community service, voluntarism and the advancements

“BUILDING A “BUILDING A SEWELL AUTOMOTIVE SEWELL League welcomes back Sewell Automotive Companies, a luxury back Sewell welcomes League Presenting Automotive Sponsor Presenting Automotive

BETTER COMMUNITY.” CONTINUE ENABLE THE LEAGUE TO TO ENABLE THE LEAGUE THESE PARTNERSHIPS THESE PARTNERSHIPS THE car dealer and supporter of the League, for its sixth consecutive year as a year for its sixth consecutive and supporter of the League, dealer car commitment of Houston’s Sewell supports the Junior League Community Partner. Carl Sewell, President and CEO of Sewell Automotive Companies, shares, “Sewell Companies, shares, and CEO of Sewell Automotive Carl Sewell, President our honor to it, which is why it has been when we see service good appreciate can in which it serves our Houston and the many ways of support the Junior League for work of the Junior League to supporting the good look forward We community. leaders.” as we both help build a foundation for tomorrow’s years many more of leadership opportunities for women. In addition to its financial commitment, opportunities for women. In addition to its financial of leadership members at one of its Houston- for League meeting Sewell hosts an educational of and because on personal growth, a high value Sewell places dealerships. based they welcome to the League, and their commitment value corporate this strong as automobile safety, such members on subjects League the opportunity to educate and savvy purchasing. maintenance 22 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. RE-BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY:

HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF FUND BENEFICIARIES by Courtney Durham

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Aided families Covered costs to Helped provide supplies

Helped obtain housing, provide Provided short-term and long-term Provided financial relief for the agency, clients Provided financial relief for the agency, a year has passed since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the landfall Harvey made Hurricane since passed has a year

fund repairs to AFH housing facilities damaged by Hurricane Harvey, by Hurricane Harvey, fund repairs to AFH housing facilities damaged storm; clients displaced by the plus funded emergency housing for AFH purchased food to restock the food pantry and fund repairs to the Early Childhood Center damaged in the storm and fund repairs to the Early Childhood materials and covered labor costs to clean up and restore classrooms materials and covered labor costs to clean up and restore classrooms and campus grounds due to significant flooding food, clothing and other services for families with children being treated food, clothing and other services for families with children being treated Unit affected Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Children’s at the Texas by Hurricane Harvey HOUSTON FOOD BANK – HOUSTON HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER – AREA WOMEN’S HOUSTON HIS GRACE FOUNDATION – FOUNDATION HIS GRACE CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL – PREPARATORY CHINQUAPIN CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NIÑOS – DE ESPERANZA DE LOS CASA CANCARE, INC. – INC. CANCARE, THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF OF FOR THE ADVANCEMENT THE ASSOCIATION (AAMA) – AMERICANS MEXICAN

AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, INC. (AFH) – HOUSTON, AIDS FOUNDATION OVER OVER increase the staff of the 24-hour emergency hotline and volunteers that are survivor mentors, including purchasing basic including purchasing basic and volunteers that are survivor mentors, necessities supplies as the organization tripled output following Hurricane Harvey The League raised over $111,000 with contributions from 37 states, with donors 37 states, with donors contributions from over $111,000 with raised The League along and sister Junior Leagues, foundations corporations, including individuals, of donors generosity to the Thanks the 2017 Opening Style Show. from with proceeds Houston of the Junior League partners, of the League’s and the determination 20 Community Program to the following of funds raised 100 percent disbursed Relief Fund: Harvey Hurricane as the beneficiaries of the League’s organizations Winter 2017, the Junior League of Houston’s of Houston’s the Junior League 2017, in Houston News Winter detailed As originally of Houston establishing the Junior League by quickly acted Committee Executive monies to organizations disaster relief Fund to provide Harvey Relief Hurricane Community Program. in the Junior League’s currently Greater Houston Area, causing catastrophic damage in its path. Houston residents, in its path. Houston residents, damage catastrophic causing Houston Area, Greater in and hardships challenges countless faced organizations nonprofit and businesses of the storm. the wake affected by Hurricane Harvey in obtaining new/temporary housing, food, new/temporary housing, affected by Hurricane Harvey in obtaining clothing and other basic needs 24 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. HOUSTON SPCA – Supported the rescue and recovery of impacted animals, including companion, horses and farm animals, exotic animals MANY THANKS TO THE and wildlife impacted by the storm FOLLOWING JUNIOR THE MISSION OF YAHWEH – Purchased food, water, baby items and hygiene supplies for homeless women and children, as well LEAGUES FOR THEIR as provided meals for shelter residents, many of whom were temporarily displaced due to Hurricane Harvey SUPPORT OF HURRICANE

NEIGHBORS IN ACTION, INC. – Provided basic needs for families who lost loved ones during Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts HARVEY RELIEF THROUGH

OUTREACH CENTER OF HOUSTON – Funded rebuilding FINANCIAL DONATIONS efforts to waterproof the exterior walls of the building to ensure safety for

the Center that houses a children’s library and adult education classrooms AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF

PRESERVATION HOUSTON – Supported Operation Photo GIFT CARDS, DIAPERS AND Rescue, a free, volunteer-run effort to restore family photos damaged during Hurricane Harvey MUCH MORE:

REBUILDING TOGETHER HOUSTON – Purchased materials and supplies to provide flood repair to Houston families through the Volunteer Home Repair Program JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BATON ROUGE

SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER – Funded assistance JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA (SC) for housing repairs, transportation costs and family counseling for the student population JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON

STAGES, INC. – Provided financial support to this theatre focused JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KALAMAZOO (MI) on lifting up artists and supporting a diverse and inclusive arts community JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LEXINGTON (KY)

THE CENTER – HOUSTON – Supported the clean-up and JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LONG BEACH restoration of the organization’s facilities to quickly restore programs like employment training and day habilitation for individuals with intellectual JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MOBILE and developmental disabilities

Help Others JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NEW ORLEANS THE WESTVIEW SCHOOL – Funded trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder affected by JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OWENSBORO (KY) Hurricane Harvey JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA

Learn and InspireLearn WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRY (WHAM) – Helped fund housing payments and provide utilities assistance to low- JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RALEIGH income families JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT- BOSSIER YOUNG LEARNERS SCHOOL – Provided clothing and furniture for two families with three and four-year-old students who otherwise JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SYRACUSE Have Fun would not have had clothes to start school and a bed to sleep in JL 25 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS 10/12/18 12:22 PM

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SHELTERING ARMS SENIOR SERVICES ARMS SENIOR SERVICES SHELTERING Volunteers teach basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) life-saving (CPR) life-saving resuscitation basic cardiopulmonary teach Volunteers health towards geared class public and an advanced skills to the general courses in Houston. CPR training offering the only free professionals, care Volunteers interact with children during a variety of events by providing a of events by providing during a variety with children interact Volunteers at strengthening aimed environment safe, nurturing and esteem-building the lives of children. 31 YEARS AS A PROJECT 31 YEARS AS A PROJECT 30 YEARS AS CENTER – CHILDREN’S DEPELCHIN A PROJECT 23 YEARS AS A PROJECT – 27 YEARS AS DONE IN A DAY CHILD ADVOCATES, INC. – INC. – CHILD ADVOCATES, life, of one’s and details of pictures Life Books, a record prepare Volunteers their only memento the children often providing in foster care, for children of special variety also work at a Volunteers family. of their biological party. holiday and a large Festival events, including Houston Children’s – CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON models for young girls by act as role volunteers Overnight Adventures exploring museum exhibits, and cultivating projects, participating in craft Learning at the museum. Family in nutrition during a sleepover an interest by for learning ignite a lifelong passion help children Night volunteers nights. admission of activities on museum free participating in a variety PREPARATORY – CHINQUAPIN CHINQUAPALS A PROJECT SCHOOL – 11 YEARS AS School girls at Chinquapin Preparatory mentor seventh grade Volunteers lunches. and on-campus letter writing, book club discussions through A PROJECT CPR – 43 YEARS AS Volunteers assist community nonprofit agencies that need volunteers at volunteers that need agencies nonprofit community assist Volunteers than on a one-time opportunity rather event or concentrated a special basis. ongoing consistent,

Below is a list of the 36 community community Below is a list of the 36

Volunteers provide support to children who have been abused, neglected or neglected abused, been who have support to children provide Volunteers reading with tutoring, making arts and crafts, by HIV by assisting affected infants. and soothing and feeding to children, CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NIÑOS – NIÑOS – DE ESPERANZA DE LOS CASA CAMP RAINBOW – AMERICAN DIABETES DIABETES – AMERICAN RAINBOW CAMP A PROJECT – 30 YEARS AS ASSOCIATION for camp summer day in a one-week counselors serve as camp Volunteers living with diabetes and their siblings. children A PROJECT 35 YEARS AS 4 YEARS AS A PROJECT – 4 YEARS AS PLACE BO’S offer support to grieving families by setting up potluck-style Volunteers leftover food for preparing grief support sessions, held before meals home and tidying the kitchen. families to take Volunteers staff Child Protective Services’ emergency supply rooms and supply emergency Services’ Protective staff Child Volunteers for clothing, toys and other necessities in acquiring caseworkers assist their homes. from removed been who have children 43 YEARS AS A PROJECT 43 YEARS AS CPS KIDS – BEAR . . . BE A RESOURCE FOR Volunteers provide comfort, companionship, and emotional and social companionship, comfort, provide Volunteers showers for the new moms support to new mothers, as well as host baby diapers and wipes. providing BAYLOR TEEN HEALTH CLINIC – – CLINIC TEEN HEALTH BAYLOR Volunteers provide educational and emotional support by serving as educational provide Volunteers impacted who are for children camp at Camp Hope, a weeklong counselors by HIV or AIDS. AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, INC. – INC. – HOUSTON, AIDS FOUNDATION A PROJECT 23 YEARS AS A PROJECT 21 YEARS AS LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. INC. OF HOUSTON, LEAGUE JUNIOR THE THE TRANSFORMING BEEN HAS A TIME. AT ONE PROJECT COMMUNITY OVER IN RESULTED HAS THIS COMMITMENT ANNUALLY TIME IN VOLUNTEER $2 MILLION 36 TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND DIRECT 2018 – 2019. FOR PROJECTS COMMUNITY HOUSTON OF THE GREATER THE NEEDS AS THE JUNIOR LEAGUE AREA CHANGE, IMPROVE TO OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCHES CURRENT STUDYING BY THE COMMUNITY BIENNIALLY. PROJECTS projects in which Junior League members currently volunteer. Each project Each project volunteer. members currently in which Junior League projects and – Culture committees community impact falls within one of five and Support, Health and Mentorship, Family Enrichment, Education and Neighborhood Outreach. Well-Being, 28 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. DRESS FOR SUCCESS HOUSTON – HOUSTON ZOO – 9 YEARS AS A PROJECT 19 YEARS AS A PROJECT Volunteers greet and guide children to different areas in the Zoo’s Naturally Volunteers assist job-ready women in their selection of interview attire and Wild Swap Shop, field basic questions from children, and prepare artifacts provide interview preparation counseling to help women succeed in work for use and trade in the shop. and life. KIDS’ MEALS – 14 YEARS AS A PROJECT THE HEALTH MUSEUM – Volunteers prepare nutritious sack lunches for underserved children and 3 YEARS AS A PROJECT participate in the delivery of lunches in the community. Volunteers spend a night at the museum with Girl Scout groups participating in activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering MEMORIAL HERMANN – TEXAS MEDICAL and Mathematics (STEM), and helping the girls earn their League-created CENTER – 76 YEARS AS A PROJECT STEM badges. Volunteers provide emotional and social support for patients and families at the hospital. Volunteers also serve as counselors at Camp Janus, a HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON – traditional summer camp experience for recovering burn patients. 19 YEARS AS A PROJECT Volunteers provide educational tours of the museum for middle and high THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON – school students. Volunteers also greet museum guests while working at the 75 YEARS AS A PROJECT Information Desk. Volunteers introduce children, families and adult visitors to the world of art through interactive, hands-on activities and special events. HOUSTON ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER – 8 YEARS AS A PROJECT PAWSITIVE PALS – HOUSTON SPCA – Volunteers act as facilitators in the Discovery Room, by demonstrating 31 YEARS AS A PROJECT tools such as the Discovery Boxes and Field Guides and encouraging Volunteers bring comfort and companionship to residents in local retirement visitors to participate in hands-on exhibits. communities by visiting with Houston SPCA companion animals.

HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER – PEN PALS – 24 YEARS AS A PROJECT 29 YEARS AS A PROJECT Volunteers serve as Pen Pals to students in four Houston Independent Volunteers provide a safe and nurturing environment for children at both School District Title I schools. The program emphasizes reading, writing and vocabulary skills through letter writing. the Center and the shelter while their mothers receive counseling.

HOUSTON FOOD BANK – PICTURE PALS – THE WESTVIEW SCHOOL – 24 YEARS AS A PROJECT 13 YEARS AS A PROJECT Volunteers sort food and other donations for distribution to food Volunteers serve as pen pals to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at pantries. Volunteers also help put together boxes of food for the elderly, The Westview School through a modified letter writing program enhanced disadvantaged and disaster victims. by the addition of pictures.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE – PROJECT C.U.R.E. – 2 YEARS AS A PROJECT 71 YEARS AS A PROJECT Volunteers sort, pack and manage inventory of donated medical supplies Volunteers conduct tours of the museum for fourth grade Houston and equipment for shipment to 130 developing countries around the world. Independent School District students, make classroom presentations to first and second grade students through the Outreach Box Docent program, and participate in the Touchcart Docent project. Help Others

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JL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON Volunteers design and construct various handcrafted items such as baby handcrafted various construct design and Volunteers to distributed bibs and back-to-school supply kits that are blankets, is schools and hospitals with which the League a number of agencies, involved. Saturday Game Day volunteers interact with patients and caregivers in a with patients and caregivers interact volunteers Game Day Saturday and serving lunch to families. games by playing fun and social environment TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS – – CAMPUS WEST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TEXAS A PROJECT 7 YEARS AS MD ANDERSON THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS A PROJECT CENTER – 41 YEARS AS CANCER – WORKSHOP) IN EVENING VIEW (VOLUNTEERS A PROJECT 41 YEARS AS TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – – HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S TEXAS A PROJECT 64 YEARS AS of settings with patients in a variety members engage class Provisional Cancer Library, 11th Floor Playroom, Playroom, including the Abercrombie for Hospital Pavilion Children’s Texas Center, Center Clinic, the Renal and Radio Lollipop. NICU Sibling Playroom Women Volunteers work in the Radiology work in staff by greeting, assisting Department, Volunteers support for families by patients, and providing and assisting transferring as needed. with patients or siblings staying HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER AREA WOMEN’S HOUSTON

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“THE LEAGUE THRIVES ON NEW BEGINNINGS EACH YEAR. THE LEAGUE’S CYCLE OF LIFE IS EVIDENT AS VOLUNTEERS TRANSITION THROUGH THE VARIOUS STAGES OF MEMBERSHIP: PROSPECTIVE MEMBER, NEW PROVISIONAL, PROVISIONAL, ACTIVE AND SUSTAINER. YEAR AFTER PASSING YEAR THE MEMBERSHIP REPLENISHES ITSELF WITH A NATURAL TURNOVER THAT OPENS DOORS FOR EMERGING LEADERS AND ALLOWS FOR A THE GAVELby Taylor Thompson GREATER NUMBER OF MEMBERS TO TRAIN, GROW, DEVELOP, LEAD, MENTOR AND INSPIRE. AS LEAGUE MEMBERS RECOGNIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AT ANY STAGE OF MEMBERSHIP, THE BEAUTIFUL RESULT IS THE LEAGUE’S CYCLE OF LIFE THAT YIELDS LONG-TERM IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY, FELLOW VOLUNTEERS

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Have Fun 33 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS Steph Magers “THE JLH, AT ITS CORE, IS BASED ON HELPING ON HELPING CORE, IS BASED ITS “THE JLH, AT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ENSURING OTHERS IT IS ALSO CITY. OUR GREAT TO WE GIVE BACK ABOUT TRAINING OUR MEMBERS ON NEW SKILLS SO HAVE OR ENHANCING SKILLS THEY ALREADY THEIR TIME IN BE USED THROUGHOUT THEY CAN THAT CARRY JLH, BUT ALSO INSPIRING THEM TO IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL FORWARD GIVE SO MUCH OF MEMBERS LIVES. BECAUSE OUR AMAZING TO THEIR TIME AND TALENTS THEY ARE ENJOYING HOPEFULLY ORGANIZATION, KIND LIKE-MINDED, THEIR TIME, MEETING OTHER A HUGE DIFFERENCE AND REALIZING WHAT WOMEN, THEY ARE MAKING IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS.” JL Sarah Heck Snyder Snyder Heck Sarah 29, 2018, May Tuesday,

On behalf of the Junior League of Houston, Steph presented of Houston, Steph presented On behalf of the Junior League Tiffany & Co. at the May from with a silver tray Sarah for her and thank Sarah to commemorate Meeting General to the League. and dedication service Sarah is looking forward to “watching the League in action the League to “watching is looking forward Sarah Her while adjusting to life as a sustainer. sidelines” the from to having look forward and Baird twins Layton ten-year-old at their school. When and volunteering at home more Sarah as president, her year memory is from what her favorite asked with Charity being involved “I absolutely loved says, Sarah The the opportunity to work with that team.” Ball and having with sustainers; she to reconnect Sarah Charity Ball allowed is thankful for the outpouring of support and involvement the year. throughout they showed To say this year is going to be busy for Steph is an is going this year say To to work full-time for Chevron understatement. She continues and Bryan while balancing life at home with her husband love “My children twins, Kinsey and Grayson. seven-year-old able to show them that I love being to the League. coming and that and committed, determined, strong, women are causes for change great effect we can together, by coming as the served This fall, the League believes in.” the League with 149 leagues Conference, host city for the 2018 AJLI Fall 300 members, and Steph was by approximately represented the amazing work to other leagues to demonstrate “thrilled to further our mission.” day do each our volunteers Steph, a first-generation member, joined the Junior League the Junior League joined member, Steph, a first-generation and transferring relocating in 2004 before of San Diego first Steph’s Houston League. her membership to the Texas University of at The volunteer a weekend placement, as one of her favorites. ranks Center, MD Anderson Cancer to serve as Sustainer the opportunity She also appreciated outstanding Sustaining to know the Chairman, getting to Chairman getting and being Provisional Club Board, of Houston new members to the Junior League welcome contender Another top and offer support and inspiration. Chairman, now known as Projects is Community Special she helped Events Chairman, where Community Outreach events, including outreach four community plan and execute “the best back-to-school Childspree, Inc.’s Child Advocates, in foster care. for children shopping experience” presided over her final general meeting before passing the passing before meeting general over her final presided who is serving Magers, Lowrey “Steph” to Stephanie gavel of Houston. of the Junior League President as the 95th from operates how the League of knowledge vast Steph has a she has roles and leadership placements the community of JLH service. during her 13 years undertaken ON 34 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

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Have Fun by Patrice Sorrells 35 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS is the 17th sustainer to be given this honor, and she more than than and she more honor, to be given this is the 17th sustainer fits the criteria. Adelaide Lovett Baker was a founding member and the first president of the president member and the first was a founding Baker Adelaide Lovett fits the criteria. a sustainer recognizes annually the award honor, in her of Houston. Named Junior League continuing by and leadership dedication innovation, who exemplifies the League member of her voluntarism and/or profession through impact on the community a broad-based to make with the League. following her active involvement and heart Cook, “Susan has a servant Allyson Priest President to 1988 – 1989 League According in which she believes. for the causes quietly and without fanfare kind. She serves is inherently through the community made an impact across has issues involvement in children’s Her steady She has held resources. with her voluntarism and she has supported nonprofits the numerous the perfect Susan make these qualities hands-on. Together, and has been roles both leadership for this honor.” recipient for with building her passion the League Susan credits A former Sustaining Club President, and establishing skills, such as organization taught her numerous voluntarism. The League Chairman of the Cultural included placements Some of her favorite and objectives. goals Kids Line – a resource which among many other achievements started Committee, Interest chairman of the 60th anniversary of the She was activities in the Houston area. for children’s at the Houston Child for the gift to the library responsible of Houston and was Junior League the Houston Junior League that developed As chairman of the committee Center. Guidance the books in a box in the trunk at home and stored enough storage Cookbook, she did not have Lady.” known as the “Box she became Carrying the box in and out of the League, of her car. as a to accomplish to what Susan continues a springboard Being an active member was close been and I have “Susan recipient, , the 2016 award McGee Flo Wells From sustainer. and over time develop into one of the most capable her watched I have friends for many a year. on takes of knowing. She willingly and enthusiastically the privilege individuals I have caring individuals in countless to and service world, lifting up mission within the nonprofit challenges should all follow her lead!” We need. and representative of Houston board as the Junior League Susan served As an active member, Park Square on the Market Museum of Houston as well as served founder of the Children’s about the future excited she was parks and open spaces, in children, an interest With board. participation as a sustainer. her board and continued for both organizations Roe, friend and Peggy Ratcliffe Center. She did the same with the Houston Child Guidance leadership serving in the volunteer that, “In 1982, Susan was noted consultant, fundraising by founded organization a mental health Center, position with Houston Child Guidance some serious financial challenges, had encountered the organization Ima Hogg. Because Miss with for it to merge Houston, arranged of Greater Way United one of its major contributors, both organizations Home, since Faith known then as DePelchin Center, Children’s DePelchin the transition through Center Houston Child Guidance Susan skillfully guided children. served was a ‘win- The merger board. to join the DePelchin agreed and, as part of the merger, process and umbrella, different a under although intact, mission its kept Guidance Child Houston win.’ other notable Houston leaders.” of Susan and several the wisdom and grace gained DePelchin of Directors. Center Board Children’s for DePelchin Susan went on to serve on the Foundation Boys People, of Parks on the boards and served the Camp Allen board In addition, she chaired and Girls Country of Houston, and more. SUSAN

SUSAN LAWHON LAWHON SUSAN CLEARINGHOUSE CLEARINGHOUSE APPEARED AT HER HER AT APPEARED JUDY CAMP SAUER CAMP JUDY WAS THAT SHE HAD SHE HAD THAT WAS BAKER AWARD FROM FROM BAKER AWARD CAROLYN CHAPPELL CHAPPELL CAROLYN WHEN I LOOK AT THE THE AT WHEN I LOOK HAVE RECEIVED THIS RECEIVED THIS HAVE SWEEPSTAKES! UPON UPON SWEEPSTAKES! HONOR PREVIOUSLY.” FRONT DOOR BEARING BEARING FRONT DOOR WON THE PUBLISHER’S THE PUBLISHER’S WON THE RECIPIENT OF THE THE RECIPIENT OF THE RECIPIENT, ESPECIALLY ESPECIALLY RECIPIENT, AND RIGNEY AND WINFIELD AND HUMBLED TO BE A BE A AND HUMBLED TO 2018 ADELAIDE LOVETT 2018 ADELAIDE LOVETT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE LIGHT, ELIZABETH “LIZ” “LIZ” ELIZABETH LIGHT, ROSES, LEARNING THAT SHE WAS SHE WAS LEARNING THAT INCREDIBLE WOMEN WHO WHO INCREDIBLE WOMEN ’S FIRST THOUGHT THOUGHT ’S FIRST PADON OVERWHELMED, HONORED HONORED OVERWHELMED, WHEN WHEN HOUSTON, SHE SAID, “I WAS “I WAS SHE SAID, HOUSTON, 36

| THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. Susan is selfless in her approach to voluntarism. She identifies a potential, positive outcome for the community, gets excited and dedicates herself to moving an organization forward for the good of all. Her greatest strength is what all nonprofit leaders cherish in a volunteer, “If I say I am going to do something, I will follow through and do it. If I am on a board, I am going to the meetings. Otherwise, I should not be there.”

Currently, Susan is capital campaign co-chairman for Camp Allen, which is building another camp on their property. She serves on the board of St. Francis Episcopal School, which recently established a new high school and enrolled the first class of 9th graders. She is president of the St. Martin’s Endowment and has served on the St. Martin’s Altar Guild for more than 25 years. This is what she calls cutting back!

It is not surprising that Susan has won two other prestigious awards – the Robin Bush Award from Bo’s Place and the CREST Award for Distinguished Alumnae Achievement from the national Pi Beta Phi organization. In addition, she was honored by Camp Allen at their annual event.

Susan notes that the League provides members with many choices for voluntarism to help the Houston community. Her advice for active members is to choose placements you are excited about and to stay involved with those organizations as a sustainer. Her tip to engage volunteers is to organize a volunteer event completely before offering it for people to sign up. Also, she suggests that you think about getting other organizations involved.

Married to Mike Padon, their family now numbers 21, including children and grandchildren. Besides her dedication to various charities, Susan’s other passion is taking the entire family on trips together. Of course, Susan gracefully organizes it all. JL

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Have Fun 39 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS A RETROSPECTIVE A by Mary Itz Barbara Bush joined the local Service League of Midland (which later of Midland (which later League Service the local Bush joined Barbara as a young wife in Midland. Her work at the a Junior League) became helping to set up and run its which included of Midland, Junior League rest commitment to voluntarism that would last the a thrift shop, ignited to serve Midland by helping many of her life. During the 1950s, she worked at Midland school, volunteering Sunday including teaching organizations, YMCA money for the Community Theater, Memorial Hospital, and raising and Midland Symphony. for the first time, and the to Congress elected In 1966, her husband was D.C. to Washington, Texas from moved the Bush family following year positions public service her husband in his various Mrs. Bush supported of the Central Nations, Director to the United including U.S. Ambassador in elected when he was and President, President Vice Agency, Intelligence November 1988. was the wife of the 41st the was

A BELOVED FIRST LADY, PROUD MOTHER OF SIX CHILDREN, ACCOMPLISHED ACCOMPLISHED OF SIX CHILDREN, MOTHER PROUD LADY, FIRST A BELOVED BARBARA PIERCE BUSH OF VOLUNTARISM, A TIRELESS ADVOCATE AND AUTHOR READ LEARN TO TO THE CHANCE SHOULD HAVE AMERICAN EVERY BELIEVED THAT CAUSES COUNTLESS CHARITIES AND HUMANITARIAN AND WRITE. SHE HELPED FOCUS WAS IN PUBLIC LIFE, THOUGH HER PRIMARY THROUGHOUT HER YEARS OF LADY THE “FIRST AS RECOGNIZED FONDLY LITERACY. FAMILY PROMOTING WHILE IN THE WHITE HOUSE. CAUSE LITERACY SHE CHAMPIONED THE LITERACY,” Like many other newcomers interested in becoming part of the community, the community, of part becoming in interested newcomers many other Like In 1941, she met her future husband, George H.W. Bush, at a Christmas H.W. husband, George In 1941, she met her future each to high school, they faithfully wrote from After he graduated dance. of II. In January War during World in the U.S. Navy other while he served After his graduation on leave. was while George married 1945, the couple and the family moved the oil business, entered in 1948, George Yale from to Texas. president of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush, and mother Herbert Walker States, George of the United president Bush. W. States, George of the United president of the 43rd woman in U.S. history to be both wife and She is only the second mother of a U.S. president. MRS. BUSH 40 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

Before her husband entered his first presidential race, Mrs. Bush began thinking about how she could serve the country if she became First Lady. In 1989, she wrote: “I first became interested in literacy as a cause more than 10 years ago when George was thinking about running for higher office. I realized that gave me a special opportunity to make a difference, too, and I wanted to choose a cause carefully. As I thought about all of the problems that plague our society – crime, unemployment, poverty, teenage pregnancy, drugs – it struck me that in many cases, the people involved could not read.”

During her husband’s time as Vice President and later as President, Barbara Bush focused on literacy as her signature cause by bringing awareness to early childhood education and adult literacy. A LEGACY OF LITERACY

In March of the first year of her husband’s presidency, Mrs. Bush started her own literacy organization, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, which supports organizations across the United States that teach reading skills to both parents and children. Then,

she authored Millie’s Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush, a portrait of the White House as seen from her springer spaniel Millie’s point of view that reached number one on the New York Times bestseller nonfiction list in 1990 and raised nearly $1 million for literacy programs.

Mrs. Bush also played an integral role in advocating for the passage of the National Literacy Act of 1991. Since its passage, millions of adults have had a second chance to earn their high school diplomas, and tens of millions more have learned to read, write and speak English.

After her time in the White House, she continued to champion literacy. Mrs. Bush wrote books about her personal life including the

Help Others tragic death of their daughter Robin in her book, Barbara Bush: A Memoir, as well as reflections on her time after the White House. She continued to advocate for universal literacy, and her literacy legacy will live on for many years to come.

Learn and InspireLearn Barbara Bush believed that, “By giving your time and talent, you could open the door to a lifetime of opportunity and happiness for someone who otherwise would not have that chance.” Mrs. Bush was a role model for leading a life of service to others and will continue to be an inspiration for helping others reach their fullest potential in life through the power of literacy.

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LAURA BUSH LAURA BARBARA BUSH IS ONE OF LADIES WHO WERE FIVE FIRST MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR ONLY THERE HAVE LEAGUE. LADIES SINCE BEEN 20 FIRST HARRIMAN FOUNDED MARY IN 1901. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE FIRST LADIES LADIES FIRST AND THE JUNIOR LEAGUE free literacy services for adults and families. From 1989 to 2003, the JLH 1989 to 2003, the families. From for adults and services literacy free with volunteers. Commission the Houston READ supported Out and Reach a new placement, JLH added Beginning in 2003, the agency’s implement the Volunteers ROAR). to as referred (often Read by care part of pediatric a standard promotion of making literacy goal Texas Children’s at five rooms in the waiting to children aloud reading Gulfton, Ripley Gulfgate, Corinthian Pointe, locations: clinic Pediatrics House and Westchase. BARBARA BUSH BETTY FORD

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The Houston READ Commission was established in 1988 by Houston established was Commission The Houston READ the address to strategically and City Council Whitmire Kathy Mayor of a variety by providing adult population of the city’s needs literacy In January 1987, Barbara Bush drew a standing room-only crowd at the crowd room-only a standing drew Bush Barbara 1987, In January for our community about the need of Houston. She spoke Junior League in the United adult illiteracy to eliminate involved and others to get Bush of the Houston News, Barbara 1989 edition States. In the September work with the Houston volunteer JLH’s an article commending wrote READ Commission. BARBARA BUSH’S LEGACY AND JLH BUSH’S BARBARA LEGACY 42 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

BARBARA BUSH’S FAMILY READING TIPS FROM BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LITERACY

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Not all reading takes place between the covers of a book. Use whatever is of a book. Use the covers between place takes Not all reading or games for assembling directions catalogs, order mail at hand — recipes, reading daily for of choices range a broad Newspapers offer planting seeds. to sports stories to the to photo captions report the weather aloud — from television schedule. KEEP READING ALOUD EVEN AFTER YOUR EVEN AFTER YOUR KEEP READING ALOUD READ CHILDREN LEARN TO READ ALL KINDS OF THINGS TOGETHER TOGETHER KINDS OF THINGS READ ALL OPPORTUNITIES HOME WITH FILL YOUR FOR READING Keep books, magazines, and newspapers all around your home, newspapers all around and books, magazines, Keep to a bookshelf in In addition travel. them with you when you and take print materials everywhere — on top of the have room, your child’s toys, even on top of the television. the near kitchen table, by the bed, and friends to relatives and encourage season, Give books every holiday your home gifts. Make subscriptions as birthday give books or magazine a little library. Parents and educators too sometimes feel that children over the age over the age that children too sometimes feel and educators Parents is really to. This to be read want old don’t of seven or eight years to Island Treasure about reading told me once not true. A teacher The students took starting with five minutes a day. class, her sixth-grade a long before wasn’t the clock to tell her when to stop. It turns watching up, and the would arise when the five minutes were groan great of them, would beg her to continue. students, even the “coolest” met a student who still fondly remembered later this teacher Years the same book to her then reading and was those times in her class to. never too old to be read In my opinion, you’re own children.

WOULD NOT HAVE THAT CHANCE.” THAT HAVE NOT WOULD AND HAPPINESS FOR SOMEONE WHO OTHERWISE WHO OTHERWISE AND HAPPINESS FOR SOMEONE TO A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITY A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITY OPEN THE DOOR TO “BY GIVING YOUR TIME AND TALENT, YOU COULD COULD YOU TIME AND TALENT, GIVING YOUR “BY Whether family or friends or employees, caregivers should read to children. to children. should read caregivers Whether family or friends or employees, for your child, ask if the program center care looking for a day If you’re When your child starts school, visit to the children. includes daily reading bookshelves and a lot of things to and look for well-stocked the classroom to the children. reads ask if the teacher And you can read. LET YOUR CHILDREN SEE YOU READING CHILDREN SEE YOU LET YOUR SPEND TIME IN LIBRARIES, BOOKSTORES ...... SPEND TIME IN LIBRARIES, BOOKSTORES ANYWHERE WITH BOOKS! ASK OTHERS WHO TAKE CARE OF YOUR OF YOUR CARE WHO TAKE OTHERS ASK READ ALOUD CHILDREN TO MAKE READING TOGETHER A SPECIAL TIME TOGETHER MAKE READING — and so will you. a book together of reading love the coziness Children Let your child know hold your child in your arms or on your lap. can You attention. your undivided on that this is time to count ESTABLISH A ROUTINE FOR READING ALOUD FOR READING A ROUTINE ESTABLISH your child’s dependable part of a regular, aloud reading When you make life as brushing a part of their daily as much that it’s you show routine, a habit — one of becomes Reading snack. an afternoon or having their teeth have. the best your child can Kids model their behavior after their parents’. If your children see you see If your children after their parents’. Kids model their behavior to follow suit. So spend some likely and enjoying it, they’re more reading off the television and Set an example by turning time reading. leisure talk to your picking up a book. Over dinner or while running errands, read. about things you’ve children Enjoy family time in places with free reading material — think libraries and material — think libraries reading with free Enjoy family time in places books online or using an app on your — or even download free bookstores material, finding all kinds of reading phone! Allow your kids to explore they love. subjects with current or engaging new interests 44 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

IN LOVING MEMORY AND GRATITUDE

for the Life of MARY ELIZABETH “BETSY”

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Have Fun FEBRUARY 23, 1931 – OCTOBER 7, 2018 45 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS JL was known for her team spirit and for putting members putting members and for spirit for her team known was PROVISIONAL CLINIC CHAIRMAN OF HERMANN WELL BABY CAST MEMBER OF THE CHARITY BALL SHOW COMMITTEE RELOCATING VICE PRESIDENT FIRST PRESIDENT “MODELING FOR MONEY RAISING” CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE, JOB FAIR ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE CHARITY BALL SPONSOR CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SHE at the center of the League’s success. In her farewell column in the June column farewell In her success. the League’s of at the center that the accolades the various , Betsy highlighted News 1966 Junior League her gratitude: and shared the community from had received organization so each of you is giving “This because comes only recognition kind of YOU, course, talents. It is, of of your time and and unselfishly graciously for a given task to be it possible who makes the individual member, ‘up of viewing you from this year had the privilege Having accomplished. or too small for the too large is nothing that there I am convinced here’, and with incredible of Houston to do League membership of the Junior astounding success.” moved 1966 with this as the League in June her last column She closed we never forget may we move forward, building: “As the Stuart Street from upon which is the firm foundation heritage or lose sight of the forty-year to to continue in order opening new gates are expanding. We which we are which is the manner possible serve others in the most useful and effective and purpose of the Junior League.” tradition to the 1960s, when asked in she served of the League as she was As proud the organization Reichert praised 75, in 1999 at age the League on reflect to meet changed hadn’t for its evolution: “It is inevitable…if the League would on the vine — the League died in society then it would have changes ended.” have to develop others kept striving to do more her life, Betsy Throughout including boards, on numerous She served and to serve the community. Club, Holly Hall Retirement of the River Oaks Garden as President A loyal Association. and Houston Alumnae Panhellenic Community Board the Theta Charity Antiques Alpha Theta, she chaired member of Kappa for 25 years. as its treasurer times and served Show three

A SNAPSHOT OF HER LEAGUE PLACEMENTS: PLACEMENTS: HER LEAGUE OF A SNAPSHOT 1957 – 1958 1960 – 1961 1959 – 1960, 1961 – 1962, 1962 – 1963 1962 – 1963, 1963 – 1964 1964 – 1965 1965 – 1966 1968 – 1969 1969 – 1970 1971 – 1972 1972 – 1973 1973 – 1974 1974 – 1975 THE LEAGUE IS GRATEFUL FOR BETSY’S DEDICATION AND TIRELESS SERVICE. DEDICATION FOR BETSY’S IS GRATEFUL THE LEAGUE PARK DRIVE. AS IF THAT WAS NOT NOT WAS IF THAT AS DRIVE. PARK ALSO PRESIDED OVER ENOUGH, BETSY 40TH ANNIVERSARY THE LEAGUE’S YEAR. THAT SECOND BUILDING AT 1626 POST OAK OAK 1626 POST SECOND BUILDING AT ORGANIZATION AS IT CONSTRUCTED ITS ITS IT CONSTRUCTED AS ORGANIZATION LAST ONE PREPARED HER TO LEAD THE LEAD THE HER TO ONE PREPARED LAST AND THE RELOCATING COMMITTEE. THIS THIS COMMITTEE. AND THE RELOCATING INCLUDING CHARITY BALL, EDUCATION CHARITY BALL, EDUCATION INCLUDING SERVED ON NUMEROUS COMMITTEES ON NUMEROUS COMMITTEES SERVED HERMANN WELL BABY CLINIC, THEN THEN CLINIC, BABY HERMANN WELL PROGRESSED TO CHAIRMAN OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TO PROGRESSED JOINED THE LEAGUE IN 1957. SHE QUICKLY SHE QUICKLY 1957. IN JOINED THE LEAGUE AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS GRADUATE GRADUATE OF TEXAS AND UNIVERSITY FOURTH GENERATION HOUSTONIAN HOUSTONIAN GENERATION FOURTH OUT IN THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY. THE THE COMMUNITY. OUT IN THE HOUSTON GENEROSITY INSIDE THE LEAGUE AND AND THE LEAGUE INSIDE GENEROSITY A FORCE OF TENACITY, BRILLIANCE AND AND BRILLIANCE OF TENACITY, A FORCE LEAGUE OF HOUSTON PRESIDENT, WAS WAS PRESIDENT, OF HOUSTON LEAGUE – 1966 JUNIOR JUNIOR – 1966 , 1965 REICHERT BETSY 46 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

AJLI FALL CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON SERVED AS THE HOST JUNIOR LEAGUE FOR THE 2018 FALL CONFERENCE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (AJLI) HELD AT THE MARRIOTT TOWN SQUARE IN SUGAR LAND, TEXAS.

Steph Magers, President, and Mitra Woody, Executive Committee continue to function during Tea Room operations. JLH is one of the Special Projects Researcher/Planner, worked with AJLI staff for over few Junior Leagues to have such a large space for “headquarters,” one nine months planning the conference, which welcomed 288 conference that benefits member training and planning immensely. JLH members attendees representing 149 Junior Leagues, including leagues from who participated as SET volunteers and tour guides felt a sense of pride Canada and Mexico. and appreciation of the League and its building after hearing so many

Help Others glowing compliments. AJLI kicked off the conference Thursday evening with a Welcome

Reception at the Junior League of Houston. Conference attendees The Conference’s Friday luncheon speaker was provided by JLH enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks, photos in the photo booth and through its Community Partner relationship with Texas Children’s building tours led by League members. They also had the opportunity Hospital. Michelle Riley-Brown, President of Texas Children’s Hospital

Learn and InspireLearn to tour the Texas Children’s Hospital SuperKids Pediatric Mobile The Woodlands and West Campus, and Executive Vice President of Clinic and admire artwork created by pediatric cancer patients as TCH, spoke about the strong relationship between TCH and the JLH, part of the Making A Mark program. Rabbi Amy Weiss, founder of and how the two organizations have helped shape our community. She Undies for Everyone, was on hand to discuss her organization and the also spoke to lessons learned in leadership specifically highlighting League’s role in supporting UFE through the JLH’s first-ever Focus the challenges and rejections she had along her journey. She received a Area Event being held in January 2019 open to participation by all standing ovation after her candid and inspiring talk.

JLH members. Guests were particularly taken with the beautiful Have Fun Ballroom, the Tea Room’s delicious food (especially the warm orange rolls!), and the upstairs office space, which allows League business to 47 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS JL The Junior League of Houston was honored to host such an event and excited to host such an event and excited was honored of Houston The Junior League building, plus highlight the work of both League the beautiful to showcase and far. near to AJLI friends from agencies members and community sustainer member, for organizing the for organizing Smith, sustainer member, Litton thanks to Sara Special , provisional Bordelon in-kind donation by Minute Maid and Hilary Wetmore fabulous jewelry of Scott an in-kind donation by Kendra for organizing member, sustainer gifts. League speaker and for conference for 100 lucky attendees mornings of the and Saturday on both Friday Bonnie Inamdar taught Jazzercise a big hit with attendees! which was conference, JLH MEMBERS WERE ALSO A BIG PART JLH MEMBERS WERE ALSO A BIG PART THE MADE TO OF IN-KIND DONATIONS CONFERENCE. 48 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

OPENING STYLE SHOW: HAUTE FASHION, COOL COUTURE by Katia Mackintosh

Help Others FROM ITS LAUNCH IN 1931 While Houston’s retail landscape has changed, the excitement surrounding Opening Style Show has remained steadfast. The Junior TO 2018, Opening Style Show has been an annual favorite League members commit time annually to serving the Greater Houston with Junior League members, Tea Room patron members and guests. The Area and reinforce this commitment by even having fun in a way that first Opening Style Show was announced in Houston News in October

benefits the community. With other development efforts, Tea Room

Learn and InspireLearn 1931, where even then, the League members knew it would be a success by special events financially support the beautiful League building (and style forecasting it to be an annual event. show venue!) and offer opportunities for service and camaraderie.

“The Junior League Luncheon Club opens with its annual Style Show This September, League member-models walked the runway in fall on November 4. Junior League girls will model for Fall’s latest fashions fashions from Elizabeth Anthony, modeling looks from day to evening, shown in order by Sakowitz, Smart Shop, Dollahite Levy, Patio Shop with following remarks from Elizabeth Anthony owner, Julie Roberts. Fringe

Les Trois, Eugene Shepard, Everett-Buelow, Harris-Halo, and Levy Bros.” Salon & Color Bar donated hair and makeup services, while Trader Joe’s Have Fun – Voss Road donated floral centerpieces. While it was hot outside, it was haute in the Ballroom thanks to the models and vendors! JL 49 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS 50 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

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POP BY THE PANTRY FOR PECANS! by Ann Woods The Junior League of Houston is thrilled to announce a new item in The Pantry – Gourmet Texas Pecans! The Gourmet Sugared Texas Pecans and Gourmet Spiced Texas Pecans debuted in The Pantry this October to rave reviews. This new, delicious item comes in two sizes, a five-ounce pack for Help Others $8.50 or eight-ounce pack for $12.95. Junior League President Steph Magers is the biggest cheerleader for the new item: “These yummy pecans make for a healthier, convenient snack, and are great as holiday treats for teachers, co-workers and friends!”

The Pantry has something for everyone with the combination of sweet and savory, and these pecans are the perfect snack for children and adults alike. The

pecans are also a great addition to everything from a healthy salad to a yummy bowl of ice cream. When you dine in the Tea Room this winter, the pecans

Learn and InspireLearn will be featured in several of the Tea Room’s sauces and salads.

Visit The Pantry, where in addition to the Gourmet Texas Pecans, you can also order party favorites, such as tea sandwiches and beef tenderloin platters, or take home some of The Pantry’s favorite items including orange rolls, chicken spinach crêpes, King Ranch casserole and the breakfast sausage tart. Whatever you choose, it will be delicious!

THE PANTRY IS OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Have Fun ORDERS MAY BE PLACED IN PERSON OR BY CALLING AHEAD AT 713.622.5965. 53 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON OF LEAGUE JUNIOR Get both cookbooks, a special Junior League tote and a one-of-a-kind Texas-shaped bamboo cutting board for only $50. only for bamboo cutting board Texas-shaped and a one-of-a-kind tote League Junior a special cookbooks, Get both

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JLH MINOR LEAGUERS PRESENT: THE “JLH MINOR LEAGUERS” were too cute to spook as they modeled A PUMPKIN PARADE Halloween costumes at this year’s Pumpkin Parade Style Show organized by the Tea Room Special Events Committee. As over seventy mini models strutted down the catwalk in their favorite costumes, the audience learned about each child, including their favorite superheroes, career aspirations and more. “Recess” seemed to be the most popular school subject!

Tea Room Special Events Chairman, Lora Knapp, said about the event, “It is a family- Help Others friendly special event that allows Junior League members an opportunity to incorporate their children and family in to the fun!”

STYLE Minor Leaguer events allow League members to show their families and young friends a

special part of their life as well as introduce children to the importance of voluntarism. Learn and InspireLearn Knapp also shared that these events, “provide opportunities for all different types of League members to enjoy special events at the League.” Other Tea Room special events promising lots of fun for Minor Leaguers include Lunch with Santa, Story Time Tea, Family Fajita Fiesta and Mother’s Day Brunch.

by Jenny Childers For more information about future Tea Room Special Events, please visit SHOW Have Fun www.jlh.org/tearoomspecialevents. JL 57 | WINTER 2018 HOUSTON NEWS 58 | THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. 2018 – 2019 FIRE & ICE BALL UNDERWRITERS PLATINUM ICE Texas Children’s Hospital, Premier Community Partner Sewell Automotive Companies, Presenting Automotive Sponsor CCRM Houston Memorial Hermann The Woman’s Hospital of Texas

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