2008-2009 Annual Report Women Building a Better Baton Rouge Since 1932 www.JuniorLeagueBR.org 01 Our Mission and Vision

Mission The Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Vision The Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc. will enhance the quality of life in the Baton Rouge community in the areas of health, education and cultural development. FROM THE PRESIDENT 02

A Message from Lissa Fry Weston President, Junior League of Baton Rouge, 2008-2009

As I look back at my twelve months as President of Junior League of Baton of America homeless shelter. Ready Hands also made Halloween Rouge, it’s hard to believe all we accomplished. Then again, each and every treat bags for families living with HIV/AIDS, delivered poinsettias day our 1,800 active and sustaining members amaze and astonish me with and baked holiday treats for the residents at Sunrise Center, and their hard work and dedication to building a better community for the men, made prom dreams come true through the Cinderella Project dress women and children of Baton Rouge. Today, Junior League is more than 78 drives in the spring. The Opening Doors for Autism committee years old, yet it is more relevant and vibrant than ever. made life easier for families faced with the challenges of an autism diagnosis. They assessed community needs, compiled resources, Staying true to our mission, this year we again provided our members with real-time, hands- researched, planned parent and professional seminars, and wrote on training in management, strategic planning, marketing, public relations, fund development, and distributed a resource guide. And our TLC for Caregivers research, community activism and more. We know these lessons benefit our members personally committee planned social and educational events for those who and professionally, empowering them as they devote time, talent and treasure to the nonprofit fabric care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s. I could go on and that supports Baton Rouge. on…but I’ll just say I couldn’t be prouder of every member of Junior League for making such a big difference in so many lives. While Junior League members were busy learning, they were also busier than ever raising critical funds through social enterprise projects and supporting our nonprofit partners. During the 2008- In addition, I appreciate our Board of Directors’ commitment to 2009 calendar year, we raised over $415,000 through Hollydays: Shopping for a Cause and sales tackle issues relating to diversity within Junior League with the of the River Road Recipes-cookbook series. These development efforts and your critical support assistance of Dr. Katrice Albert of LSU. Following AJLI’s lead, we allowed us to invest in 14 community projects. We also awarded $38,103 through our Community are researching, planning and developing our first Diversity and Assistance Fund Grants to another 18 nonprofits. (You can find details of our Community Outreach Cultural Inclusion committee. Our work in the areas of diversity and Grants within this annual report.) And we didn’t stop there. Our members rolled up their sleeves and cultural inclusion will energize our efforts in the Baton Rouge to volunteer for our partner organizations for more than 37,000 hours, an additional investment in community. the community of $720,000. Thank you for an exceptional year and the gift of working with While these statistics are impressive, it is the stories of our impact on the community each and every such gifted and committed women. I can’t wait to see what Junior month of the year that really illustrate what Junior League is all about. I wish I could share all the League has in store for the future. details, but here are a few highlights: Our Ready Hands committee cooked for a cause to provide hot dinners and peanut butter and jelly lunches for the men, women and children at the Volunteers Lissa Fry Weston 03 Board and management

Board of Directors President Lissa Weston President Elect Laura Claverie Poche’ Chief Financial Officer Lisa Westmoreland Collier Director-At-Large Melanie Counce Montanaro Director-At-Large Leslie McLaughlin Executive Assistant to the President Jenny Ridge Information Systems Director Anita Bankston Long Range Planning Chairman Angele Davis Kelley Nominating Chairman Leslie Campbell Policy Governance Chairman Catherine Van Hook Recording Secretary Kimberly Robinson Sustaining Advisor Mary Kay Brown

Management Committee The collective woman-power of the Junior League is incredible. President-Elect Laura Claverie Poche’ Annual Planning Chairman Audra Collett I support them because their ongoing“ contributions Community Vice PresidenT Niki Beeson “to the arts, education and physical health of Council Relations Director Julie Dickinson Financial Vice President Tish O’Connor this city are invaluable. Fund Development Vice President Cathy Giering Marketing & Communications Vice President Courtney Newbill Membership Vice President Kate Seba – Scott Berg Vice President Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Nominating ChairmaN Leslie Campbell and member of Community Advisory Board Recording Secretary Kimberly Robinson Sustaining Advisor Yolanda Dixon Do You Know Junior League? 04

In 1901, a 19-year-old NYC debutante with a social conscience founded the first Junior League Chapter. Today there are over 160,000 AJLI members and 292 Leagues in 4 countries. The Junior League SHOP PI NG FO R A CAUS E of Baton Rouge is the 15th largest league in the world!

Raises over $415,000 Like Junior League members throughout the world, members of The Junior League of Baton Rouge volunteer together to meet the urgent needs of our community. In fact, our surveys tell us the number one reason women join the JLBR is to serve our community and make a positive impact on lives! We should be proud that each year our members provide thousands of hours of valuable time to enhance the RIVER ROAD RECIPES #15 JUNIOR LEAG UE OF BATO N RO UGE, INC. physical health, education and cultural development within the Greater Baton Rouge area. 4 countries 292 Leagues Gives $3 million back 160,000 members to the community Here are just a few facts that you might not know about today’s Junior League of Baton Rouge: Hollydays “Shopping for a Cause” Market is visited by more than 12,500 shopping guests a year! The market raises over $415,000 for our community programming, mission-based activities, and has an economic impact to the city of Baton Rouge of more than $5 million a year. The River Road Recipes series, first published 50 years ago, has sold 1.97 million copies allowing us to return more than $3 million back to the Baton Rouge community. Fund exceeds Established in 1999, the current value of our Endowment Fund exceeds $1 million. What an awesome way to “Leave your Legacy” to the $1 million Junior League of Baton Rouge! 14 78% of our membership works professionally outside the home, 95% graduated from college, and 46% have obtained graduate degrees. As Community our membership’s demographics change, the Junior League of Baton Rouge continues to provide our membership with engaging volunteer Projects and training opportunities. Last year, while supporting 14 individual Community Projects, we devoted more than 37,000 volunteer hours (a market value of $720,000) 37,000 volunteer hours and positively impacted 60,000 men, women and children. The Community Assistance Fund (CAF), founded in 1980, has distributed over $630,000 since its inception. The Fund assists nonprofit COMMUNITY agencies with specific, short-term monetary needs. ASSISTANCE FUND The JLBR is proud to have “founded” these programs: Distributed over Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation (1960) Magnolia Mound (1977) Arts and Science Center (1960) $630,000 since inception Battered Women’s Shelter (1980) Playmakers (1983) Storytime Storytelling (1993) Volunteer! Baton Rouge (1988) The Food Bank of Greater Baton Rouge….just to name a few! 05 SUSTAINING ADVISORS

COUNCIL Board of Directors Mary Kay Brown Executive Management Yolanda Dixon Community Sealann Longwell Financial Cathy Dardenne Fund Development Charlene Guarisco Marketing & Communications Betty Backstrom Membership Alice Greer Honorary Sustaining Adv. Dede Ferrara & Amy Groves Lowe AJLI Jan Breen & Rose Hudson COMMITTEE Nominating Suzette Say Hollydays Meg Gerald RRR Sara Margaret Downing RRRI 50th Anniv. Donna Saurage Advisory Planning Frances Monroe Placement Ann Conway Public Affairs Committee Monique Edwards Ways & Means Boo Thomas Sustainer Relations Cynthia Graves Training Renee Craft Provisional Advisors Ann S. Monroe Entre Nous Carol Anne Blitzer Endowment Emily DiStefano R & D Kim Morgan Donor & Grant Research Committee Nancy Crawford Admissions Transfers Kathleen Howell PROJECT Youth Unite Sharon Stone Ready Hands! Merrill Faye Eglin Patient Activity Days Michael Ann Crawford Jr. Master Gardeners Janet Forbes Community Investment 06

The money we raise is used not only to financially support the initiatives and programs of our community partners, but also to train and educate our members for effective civic leadership and community service.

Community is our Business! We are: A Training Institution, A Book Publisher/Distributor, A Shopping Center, A Panel of Event Coordinators and A Catalyst for Systemic and Positive Community Impact. We are Women Building a Better Baton Rouge Since 1932.

Allocation change over last year 2008-2009 allocations

$500k 2008-2009 7% $400k 2007-2008 INVESTMENT IN 14% MISSION-BASED $300k TRAINING AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING (*) $200k ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTION % $100k 79 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS $0 INVESTMENT IN ENDOWMENT ADMINISTRATIVE MISSION-BASED CONTRIBUTION COSTS TRAINING & COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING (*)

(*) Includes operating costs of community and fund development programming. Additionally, the JLBR has a Community Reserve Fund of $126,584.64 (as of February 1, 2010) which may be used for community initiatives in the future and/or in the event of the cancellation of fundraising events due to emergencies or natural disasters. 07 COMMUNITY PROJECTS

In the League year 2008-09, our members rolled up their sleeves and worked more than 37,000 volunteer hours to enhance the physical health, education and cultural development of the men, New Projects for 2008-2009 women and children of Baton Rouge. According to the Independent Sector (a coalition of organizations working to strengthen America’s nonprofits), the Appropriate for All Occasions Helping the visually impaired explore value of The Junior League of Baton Rouge’s 37,000 the social world! Volunteers worked with students from the Louisiana School for volunteer hours is equivalent to an investment in the Visually Impaired to increase their interaction skills in social and professional the community of Baton Rouge valued at more than settings by organizing and implementing social events and opportunities. $720,000. First year impact 840 people

This year, Junior League of Baton Rouge proudly Junior Master Gardeners Exposing children to the joys of nature and championed fourteen community projects. With gardening! This program, developed by the University Cooperative Extension funding of just over $100,000, we were able to Network and held at Baton Rouge’s Hilltop Arboretum, introduced young impact the lives of 60,000 men, women, children, gardeners (ages 7-10) from all backgrounds and their families to the fun of friends and neighbors this year and more than working and playing in the soil... Our volunteers used the Junior Master 300,000 over the lifetime of these community Gardener curriculum to teach the fundamentals of gardening as well as the projects. environment and ecology. First year impact 200 people

Patient Activity Days Healing through the arts! Volunteers provided a weekly offering of four activities—music/singing, painting, reading, and creative arts—to pediatric patients from all backgrounds at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital throughout their hospital stay. First year impact 500+ people 37,000 $720,000 60,000 Volunteer Invested in Lives impacted hours community this year ONGOING COMMUNITY PROJECTS 08

Athlete in All of Us Keeping up the spirit of athleticism and achievement in our physically disabled and senior citizens! Our volunteers work with the contestants at the Senior Olympics in the fall and the Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in the spring. Annual impact 8,480 Impact since inception 21,980 people

Capable Arts Helping all kids have fun! Our volunteers work with McMains Children’s Developmental Center to plan and run a one-week summer camp that allows kids with disabilities to learn and grow through the fun of the arts. 110 Children attended last year’s event Impact since inception 880 people

Kids’ Korner Instilling lifelong habits of good health! Our volunteers planned and taught fun and educational nutrition lessons on Saturday mornings to children housed at the Battered Women’s Shelter. Annual impact 410 people Impact since inception 2,460 people

Ready Hands Addressing our pressing needs! Our volunteers develop and execute grassroots community projects at a moment’s notice, responding to the immediate needs of the Baton Rouge community as they arise through the year. This year we participated in or coordinated 30 separate events throughout the Baton Rouge area. Annual impact 21,000 people Impact since inception 61,705 people

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Opening Doors for Autism Unlocking the resources of the Baton Rouge community for the families of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our volunteers worked to update our Resource Guide for Autism while planning the future Resource Center for Autism and an Autism Speakers Series. First Year Impact 1,380 autistic children, parents and service providers

Prevent, Prepare, Promote! Educating our community on the dangers facing our children! The committee researched the best ways to help prevent child abduction and to educate parents on the dangers facing our children in our community. Impact since inception 15,890 people

Youth Unite! Developing leadership and confidence in our teenagers! Volunteers worked with Junior Achievement to plan and run a one-day conference for high school students focusing on career and leadership skills. Volunteers also planned and led a Saturday S.M.A.R.T. conference for girls, with the Boys and Girls Club, designed to instill self-esteem and confidence in middle school-aged girls. Annual impact 288 Impact since inception 6,590 people

TLC for Caregivers Healing the spirits of the caretakers of Alzheimer’s patients! Often sandwiched between children and aging parents, caregivers need a chance to unwind and network with fellow caregivers. Volunteers planned and implemented four events over the fall and spring to give the caregivers and their charges a day or night out. Annual impact 210 people Impact since inception 9,100 people

Sustaining Membership’s “River Road Ramblers” Healing the spirit of residents residing at local retirement communities and nursing homes! Over 50 sustaining members of the JLBR bring the joy and hope of song and dance to the Baton Rouge community. Annual impact 5,000 people 11 COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

The Community Advisory Board is a diverse group of Baton Rouge’s leaders. We count on their expertise and perspective to provide us with Some people talk about making a difference direction regarding our community’s needs and where our members’

efforts might have the greatest impact. in our community. Junior Leaguers

“DO make a difference. An excellent Mr. Scott Berg Mr. Julio Melara leadership training program enables women“ Councilman David Boneno Mr. John Miller from all walks of life to make Baton Rouge a Dr. Jack L. Breaux Mr. Walter Monsour

Honorable Michael Caldwell Mr. Jake Netterville better place to live, work and play.

Senator Bill Cassidy Mr. Samuel Sanders – Jay Dardenne Secretary of State and member of Community Advisory Board Mrs. Mary Beth Chevalier Ms. Peggy Scott

Mr. Jay Dardenne Dr. Christel Slaughter

Mr. Norman Deumite Mr. Chris Valluzzo The Junior League of Baton Rouge Mrs. BeBe Facundus Mrs. Sylvia Weatherspoon empowers women to improve “ Mr. Derek Gordon “ our community through their Mrs. Amy Groves Lowe volunteerism. Ms. Gerri Hobdy – Councilman David Boneno COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUND 12

In 1980, Junior League of Baton Rouge established the Community Assistance Fund (CAF) to help other nonprofit organizations in our community with specific, short-term monetary needs. Since its inception, the fund has distributed almost $630,000.00 including this year’s grants totaling $38,103. During the 2008- 2009 year, CAF grants were awarded to 18 organizations for projects contributing to our vision of improving physical health, education and cultural development.

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After careful review, the committee awarded funding to the following agencies/projects: A.C. Lewis YMCA Funding for 35-40 children to Cenikor Foundation Funded expansion of the participate in the Strong Kids Campaign. $654.19 children’s visitation area at the in-patient addiction recovery facility. $2,500 American Diabetes Organization Underwriting for Choose to Live workshops, designed Center for Planning Excellence Sponsored to educate members of our community diagnosed with Summit for Smart Growth, to promote quality planning Type 2 diabetes. $2,500 and design in Louisiana. $2,500

American Heart Association Supported Cinderella Project Purchased and distributed 30 development of educational materials distributed at dresses to make high school prom dreams come true the 2009 Go Red for Women Luncheon, encouraging and engender pride and self-esteem in young women. women to become champions of heart and stroke health $2,500 and prevention. $2,500 Community Association for the Welfare Baton Rouge AIDS Society To purchase and of School Children Purchased materials for distribute HIV test kits. $2,500 Saturday Academy for Mathematics program which tutors students on the math section of the required state Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers To fund an East standards test. $2,500 Baton Rouge public schools’ awareness campaign. $1,500 Family Road Funded parenting workshops for mothers and mothers-to-be in those areas of Baton Baton Rouge Speech & Hearing Foundation Rouge with the highest infant mortality rates. $2,500 Purchased therapeutic and educational materials to assist therapists working with children diagnosed with Heritage Ranch Paid tuition for 24 at-risk teens to Autism Spectrum Disorders. $1,985 attend a week-long camp where they received academic enrichment, life skills training, and counseling. $1,000 C.A.F. GRANTS 2008-2009 14

Hospice of Baton Rouge Produced materials to help Hospice counsel families on bereavement. $2,500

Interfaith Federation Funded facility improvements including safety repairs such as ramps and grab bars. $2,500

St. Vincent de Paul Purchased 250 uniforms for their Uniforms for Kids program. $2,500

University United Methodist Church Purchased playground equipment for University Terrace Elementary School, a PK-5 public school in Old South BR. $2,500

Working to Achieve Funded job readiness technical training for at-risk teens. $500

Young Leaders’ Academy Purchased computers and printers for the YLA Homework Assistance Center. $2,500 15 Hollydays 2008 Benefactors

Platinum Underwriter Broussard Paper, Inc. Coca-Cola Bottling, Co. Corky’s Ribs and BBQ Tiotek, LLC La Madeline Bakery $75,000 & Over East Baton Rouge City Parish Community Coffee Cracker Barrel Convenience Tom and Re Re Shaw Lamps and Lighting Guarranty Broadcasting, LLC Irene W. & C.B. Company, LLC Stores Unique Cuisine Catering Maxwell’s Market Pennington Foundation Dr. Ramon Arango Crump, Wilson Architects Yvette Owens McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC Gold Underwriter Lamar Outdoor Advertising Greystone Golf Course Culinary Productions Zea Rotisserie & Grill Pandora Designs $50,000 - $74,999 Paul Naquin IBERIABANK Dermatology and Sammy’s Bar and Grill Mercedes-Benz of Red Door Interiors Kleinpeter Photography Aesthetic Institute Donor Serranos Salsa Company Baton Rouge Sheraton of Baton Rouge La Carreta of Baton Rouge Dr. Michael Hiller DDS $500 - $999 Sharp’s Restaurant and Le Palmier LLC Eye Medical Center/ Acadian Frame and Art Sports Bar Silver Underwriter Patron Louisiana Lottery Dr. Michael Haik Adler’s Spectrum Fitness $25,000 - $49,999 $5,000 - $9,999 Sign Express, LLC EMCO Alton Persick Sunny Tracey – Sunny Bites Baton Rouge River Center Baton Rouge EMS Superior Grill Flemings Alvarez Construction Suzanne Plitt Clear Channel Radio Capital One Hancock Bank Co., Inc. Creative Photography Cox Communications City Social Magazine Contributor Happy Note Lounge Ashley Manor Plantation Taylor Clark Gallery Otey White & Associates Don Parker $1,000 - $2,499 Hilton Baton Rouge Body Mechanics The Design Studios of Advertising Entergy 225 Magazine Capitol Center Bowie Outfitters Louisiana The Advocate AAA Rent All Julie & Travis Dickinson Capitol City Produce, Inc. The Glass Slipper WAFB 9 News, Louisiana’s Mark Goldstein Amedisys, Inc. Lance Hayes Flowers Chef KD Louisiana Legends The Upper Crust News Channel Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant Anthony’s Italian Deli Lauren Barksdale Cheryl Payne YMCA Town Favorites Anton’s Jewelry Louisiana Nursery Crawford’s Zoe’s Kitchen Underwriter Trinity Cleaners Association Services Inc. LSU Cheerleaders Currie $15,000 - $24,999 Walk-Ons Bistreaux & Bar BAHA Mansurs on the Boulevard Definitions Personal Training Supporter Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Benjamin N. Gibson Mestizo Restaurant DiGulio Brothers Italian Café $250 - $499 InRegister Sponsor, Attorney at Law Monjuni’s Italian Café Doe’s Eat Place Anne Underwood WBRZ Channel 2 $2,500 - $4,999 Bistro Byronz and Catering Dr. Jane Olsen Beijo Bags Sullivan’s Steakhouse Baton Rouge Area Blumberg and Associates Robert Roth Jewelers Dr. Richard Wampold DDS Bethdales Convention & Cajun Made Charters Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant Emily Godfrey Chattabox Benefactor Visitors Bureau Camelot Club Sems, Inc. Galatoire’s Bistro China Baroque $10,000 - $14,999 Baton Rouge Beer Carriages Sidney and Sealann Juban’s Restaurant/ Custom Linens All Star Automotive Group Baton Rouge C.J. Brown Realtors Longwell Silver Spoon Dairy Fresh of La, LLC Baton Rouge Metro Airport Business Report Chase Bank Kleinpeter Dairy Don Gerald Casino Blue Cross Blue Shield Chef John Folse Marching Band La Bayou Bistro Dr. Carol Galliano Hollydays 2008 Benefactors Hollydays 2008 Benefactors 16

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