VOL. VII, NO. 2 WINTER 2002 A NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OF MIAMI, INC.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002 A Race to Remember Inn Transition By Andria Hanley South The Junior League of Miami filled with energy, support, emotion and time with Ribbon Cutting came out in force to support family and friends; a time to salute those who have the Race for the Cure. More survived the disease and honor those taken because than 75 registration forms of it. The sea of pink shirts made their way to the Tuesday, December 10 were submitted in an effort to stage to stand proud, and to take in all the en- 11:00 a.m. support the Komen Founda- couragement that surrounded them at Bayfront tion, which leads the fight to find a cure for breast Park early that Saturday morning. Come celebrate 10 cancer. This year, more than 203,000 women will Shortly after the survivor ceremony, all participants years of Women be diagnosed with breast cancer. made their way to start the race, outlined by an Building Better The day started early, some women were there be- arc of pink balloons. Some ran, some walked, but Communities as we fore the sun came up, preparing for a morning all made their way to the finish line and were cheered on by fans and friends. open the doors to this amazing new The Junior League of Miami made a difference that day, supporting the women in our commu- facility nity who have faced or will face this disease. RSVP by Dec. 5: (305) 644-5127 Whether a woman went home that day to the “Inn Transition South and remembered to do her Ribbon Cutting” mailbox. monthly breast self exam or The site is located behind called for her annual check Caribbean Elementary School up, raising that type of awareness can and does save lives. And Holiday Parties that, per- Sustainers: Dec. 8 haps, is the best way Actives & Provisionals: Dec. 14 we can See inside for details! make a difference. Volunteers Make The Difference! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ The Junior League of Miami, Inc. is an organization of women committed to pro- ★ moting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained vol- unteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. ★ Our Vision ★ To empower Miami’s women, children, and fami- ★ lies to conquer tomorrow’s challenges and to build a united community. Board of Directors 2002-2003 President ...... Holly J. Battle ★ ★ ★ President Elect ...... Karen Cabrera ★ ★ Bylaws/Parliamentarian ...... Meredith Mills ★ Nominating ...... Allison Holly Placement ...... Valerie Harvey Recording Secretary ...... Deborah Dietz General Membership Meetings Treasurer ...... Christine Griffard January 14, 2003 – Area Meetings in the home of your advisor. VP Communications ...... Stephanie Kirby VP Community ...... Kimberly Brigham Look for more information from your placement advisor on the VP Development ...... Susan Bonner time and location. VP Finance ...... Libby Witherspoon VP Planning ...... Rubye Nell Johnson VP Membership ...... Andria Hanley February 11, 2003 – Miami Museum of Science Past President’s Advisory ...... Julia Bianch Sustaining Advisor to the Board ... Elizabeth Johnson 6:15 social; 7:00 p.m. meeting. Celebration of Inn Transition South Committee & Project Chairs Come hear about the projects and fundraisers for 2003-2004 All Aboard Story Hour ...... Helen O’Connell Annual Record Keeper/Historian ...... Angela Harrison Chili Splash ...... Diana Huling Community Partners ...... Maria Robbins and Meredith Mills Community Service Award ...... Leslie Cooper Done In A Day ...... Laurel Auerbacher Contact JLM Encore Shop ...... Margaret Nee Family Literacy ...... Joelle Holstein Allen Fund Development ...... Sheryl Shoup BY MAIL: Fund Development .. Kristen Holmquist-Munroe is published quarterly and distributed in Junior League of Miami, Inc. Girls Advocacy Project ...... Cyd Heyliger-Brown September, December, March and May. The dead- 713 Biltmore Way Golden Palm ...... Gail Scott Inn Transition North Michelle Ramirez-Patricios line for article/copy submissions is the fifth of the Coral Gables, FL 33134 Inn Transition South ...... Stephanie Demos, month prior to issue date. Preferably, all copy Sondra Space, Office Manager Elizabeth Spivack, Lyn Pannone JLM Headquarters Inc...... Gail Piñon should be submitted via e-mail to BY PHONE: Journal Editor ...... Marylen Exposito KAPOW ...... Sabrina Mayfield [email protected]. Questions about article (305) 443-0160 KidCare ...... Barbara Alderman specifications and advertising rates should be di- Legal Coordinator ...... Barbara Lagoa BY FAX: Meetings & Hospitality ...... Debora Radosevich rected to the Editor at [email protected]. Membership ...... Mariele Jones (305) 443-3849 Membership Outreach ...... Maria Beguiristain Program Development .. Linda Blackburn Brown, BY EMAIL: Susan Lerner Junior League Journal [email protected] Project Reach ...... Bonita Ann Whytehead Marylen Exposito, Editor Provisionals ...... Vicky Colross, Jennifer Green Public Affairs ...... Karen Guy , Co-Editor/Advertising ON THE WEB: Public Relations ...... TBA www.juniorleagueofmiami.com Training ...... Michele Battle Website ...... Kathleen Duran Rendering on cover courtesy of Women’s Luncheon ...... Loretta Nido ENCORE SHOP Yearbook ...... Wendy Brown Allen William Bodenhamer & Company 269 Giralda Avenue Community Advisors Coral Gables, FL 33134 Arnold Greenfield Judge Cindy Lederman Printed by Phone: (305) 444-2660 Pedro Greer, M.D. Anna Rentz Aquarius Press, Inc. Fax: (305) 444-2205 Dr. Nilza Kallos Thomas M. Rozek David Lawrence, Jr. Judge Deborah White-Labora (305) 688-0066

2 Winter 2002 President’s Perspective

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MIAMI Holiday Fun And Blessings 2002-2003 By Holly J. Battle Community Partners 2002-2003 President Which of the following describes you around the holiday season: (a) joyful, but BENEFACTOR ($10,000 - $24,999) broke, (b) harried, but mildly merry, (c) paralyzed with traffic and crowd-induced Bill Ussery Motors* anxiety or (d) bah, humbug? Esslinger Wooten Maxwell*+ Mr. & Mrs. Steven Marks*+ During this time of year, women tend to be overburdened by being expected to carry Northern Trust Bank*+ most of the family’s holiday preparation and execution load. Often, however, they Publix Super Markets Charities* underestimate how much time and emotional energy they’re actually expending. VISIONARY ($5,000- $9,999) So while you are hectically running around trying to make the holidays perfect, take a moment to Frank & Deborah Corbishley* recognize yourself for the personal contributions to your family and to your community. PROMOTER ($2,500 - $4,999) Thank you to everyone who participated in our Holiday Gift drive this year. Imagine the smiles on the Baker Foundation * Mr. & Mrs. David Bianchi*+ faces of the children of our projects because of your generosity. Each one of you has truly made a Budget Mini-Storage-Victor Brown** difference in the life of a child this year! I hope you will have the opportunity to join us at the Holiday Hotel Intercontinental Miami ** Open House on December 14th to have a little fun together and celebrate all the hard work we have done Pension Fund of America so far and the work we have yet to do in 2003. Jeanette Slesnick It is my wish this holiday season that you take the time to laugh with your children, appreciate your SUPPORTER ($1,000 - $2,499) Gibraltar Bank family and relax. Many of us celebrate the holiday season differently. Our faiths do not separate us but House of Huston Foundation* strengthen us. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa may Gold Bless you and your JLM 2002-2003 Board of Directors family for the Holiday Season and the coming year. Elizabeth Johnson*+ Keen Battle Mead* Thank you all for Making A Difference! Pat Kublin** Menu Men, Inc.** Podhurst Orseck Josefsberg Eaton Meadow Olin & Perwin, P.A. John Polimenakos** Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi, P.A.

CONTIBUTOR ($250 - $999) Mr. Peter Bermont* Central Parking System** Cobb Family Foundation* Copyright Graphics** Happy Holidays to all of our food loving friends! Melissa Quesenberry Miami Children’s Directory** It is our pleasure to serve you throughout the year, but we especially enjoy sharing this festive time with you. Our DONOR (UP TO $250) Caroline Irvin holiday catering, basket & gift menus are ready and prepared The Red Apple** to make your holiday season a huge success! We look forward Target Stores ** to hearing from you and hope we can be of service. IN-KIND DONORS Consign of the Times, Continental Citrus and Tree Farm, Dunkin Donuts, 8247 South Dixie Hwy. South Miami, FL International House of Pancakes, Joanna’s Marketplace*, Kristine Phone 305-661-5777 Fax 305-661-9025 Michael*, Parrish Nursery, Ritz- Carlton Hotels-Caribbean & Mexico, Studio LX, Sweet Tomato Restaurant, Twice As Nice* Holiday Gift Drive going on now...for the children of our projects...drop off unwrapped *Previous Contributor +Multi-year pledge **In Kind Donor children’s gifts at JLM HQ...

Junior League Journal 3 Membership News Sip Some Interested in Serving as Junior League of Miami a JLM Leader? Wine...Pick Hosts Organizational January 28, 2003 – 6:00 p.m. Development Institute, Leadership Roundtable Some Projects Jan. 17-19, 2003 On Tuesday, January 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., the By Susan Lerner, Training Committee will be hosting Leadership Courses offered: Program Development Committee Training at Headquarters. The training is open to Community Programming & everyone. All members who are interested in be- The Program Development League Projects ing leaders in the league this upcoming year, or Committee invites all JLM Creative & Successful Fund Development in the future, and all existing leaders should mark members to the Project Pre- League Building: this event on their calendars. sentations at JLM Headquar- The Role of Nominating & Placement ters beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Membership Retention & Motivation The training will be broken down into four sec- Thursday, January 16, 2003. tions. The first part will encompass a speaker from Building Social Issues Advocacy Community organizations will showcase their pro- our community coming to talk to us about how posed projects for the next League year and as ODI’s are a good opportunity for members to the league is perceived in our community. They added incentive for you to attend, the Program build leadership skills. If you are interested in will also discuss the future of the league. The sec- Development Committee and Wolfe Wines, cour- attending, please contact Michele Battle, train- ond portion will involve breaking up into smaller tesy of our own JLM member Christie Wolfe, will ing chair, at [email protected]. groups and trying to answer some common ques- host a wine-tasting event as part of the evening. tions about how the league functions. The third part of the evening will again break us down into Your input on January 16th is important, as the smaller groups to help brainstorm the best way to Program Development Committee will submit the describe the Junior League of Miami to a stranger. final project choices to the JLM Board for its ap- What is Placement Up The last section for the evening will include a panel proval shortly after the Project Presentations. The that will answer any questions that we have about General Membership has the final say on the pro- To? our Junior League. posed projects by vote at the March 11, 2003, Gen- December In December we will be placing the 80 Provisionals eral Membership meeting. ALL ARE WELCOME but space is limited. Please into the various Committees who have asked for RSVP to Michele Battle, [email protected] Turning to the Community Grant proposals, last additional members. Look for these new comers or (305) 663-3491. Look forward to seeing you all year JLM awarded community grants to nine non- in January and welcome them to your team! there. profit agencies and this year, JLM has also received January many interesting and worthwhile community We are working diligently to prepare the January Spring Trainings th TRAININGS COUNT AS GENERAL grant proposals. On January 9 , the Program De- 14th Area Meeting so please save the date in your MEMBERSHIP MAKE-UP OPPOR- velopment committee selects those applicants for calendar and plan to attend! Your advisor will con- further consideration. Site visits will follow dur- TUNITIES tact you beforehand with details. If you are a member who needs to make up a gen- ing February and March. The JLM Board makes eral membership meeting, don’t forget, there are the final decision on Community Grant recipients There are two additional meeting credit opportu- several Provisional training meetings that will give at the April 2003 Board of Directors meeting. The nities at Headquarters: you an opportunity to make up a meeting as well General Membership will have the opportunity to • the Program Development presenta- as hear some phenomenal speakers. meet all the Projects and Community Grant re- tions on January 16 cipients at the JLM Annual Meeting on May 20, January 14 — at Sylvester Cancer Center you • the Fund Development Presentations 2003. will learn about Women’s Issues. on January 29 Remember. Mark your calendars for Thursday February February 3 — you have the opportunity to hear evening, January 16, 2003 at JLM Headquarters – Look for the new Placement Bulletin to arrive in about Domestic Violence at the North Miami Pub- to sip some wine and pick some projects! We look your e-mail! The Bulletin is your guide for select- lic Library. forward to seeing you there. ing your 2003-4 placement options. February 25 — you have another opportunity at Kristi House.

4 Winter 2002 Membership News Don’t Miss Done In A Day’s Next Event: The Voices for Children Foundation’s Ocean Commotion By Kara Kautz-Moss On Saturday, December 7th, necessary financial resources to make sure that Music, soccer games, softball games, and a the Done in a Day Committee every child’s needs are met. Voices for Children also sandcastle contest will draw people of all ages. The has agreed to provide volun- provides financial assistance to meet the children’s Children’s Pavilion has activities and entertain- teers for the Voices for Chil- medical, social and educational needs. With the ment geared toward children and will attract en- dren Foundation’s Ocean money raised by financial contributions, Voices tire families to its interactive games, musical Commotion 5K Walk & Run. has enabled the GAL Program to represent more performances, and just-right-for-kids refresh- Join us at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne to lend than 3,200 child victims annually. ments. your support to this important event! About the Ocean Commotion Like all Done in a Day events, General Member- About The VOICES FOR Voices for Children Foundation and the Miami ship Meeting credit will be given to those who par- CHILDREN foundation Dade County’s Guardian Ad Litem Program ticipate! For more information call or email Kara The Voices for Children Foundation is the present a day long event for people of all ages that Kautz-Moss at (305) 774-9699 or fundraising arm of the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) bring together Miami’s diverse communities to [email protected]. You can also regis- Program through the Eleventh Judicial System in celebrate their support for abused and neglected ter on-line for the 5K at www.active.com or Miami-Dade County. Guardians are the “voice” children. Walkers & runners will gather to par- www.coolrunnings.com – just be sure to let Kara of abused, abandoned and neglected children be- ticipate in the 5K along the boardwalk of Crandon know so you receive GMM credit! Come volunteer fore the judge, advocating for their rights and ben- Park. The Ocean Commotion provides a variety of your time or participate in the 5K Run/Walk and efits. In addition, the Foundation provides the free and fun-filled activities for the entire family. make a difference in the lives of at-risk children!

Leadership 2003-2004: Take the Reins! By President Holly Battle Now is the time when we plan for the 2003-2004 year. Projects and fundraisers are being proposed, the Straw Ballot is being submitted and the next step is the Willingness to Serve. As you fill our your forms with positions you are interested in for next year, consider the inspiring women who were also members of one of the 296 Junior Leagues across this Country, Great Britain and Canada. It is truly inspiring.! LEAGUE WOMEN IN HISTORY Betsy Bayless Anna Eshoo Margaret McTwain Arizona State Lieutenant Governor US House of Representatives, 1954-57 Canadian Parliament Judy Biggert Sandra Day O’Conner US House of Representatives Former First Lady, Substance abuse preven- First Female Supreme Court Justice Florence Bird tion activist Ruth Baker Sears Pratt Canadian Parliament, 1978-83 Tillie Fowler US House of Representatives, 1929-33 Shirley Temple Black US House of Representatives Nancy Reagan Child Actress, Former US Ambassador to the Isabella Selmes Greenway Former First Lady, Substance abuse preven- UN US House of Representative tion activist Frances Payne Bolton Margaret Hamilton US House of Representatives Actress, best know for her role as the Wicked Former First Lady, author, US Ambassador to Barbara Bush Witch in Wizard of Oz the UN Former First Lady; Literacy Activist Katherine Hepburn Mary Harriman Rumsey Laura Bush Actress; Women’s issues activist Founder of the Junior League, Chair of a First Lady Consumer Advisory Board in the Roosevelt Sarah Palfrey Cook Danzig Commander of the first Women’s Army Administration Two-time Wimbledon Champion Corps, US Secretary of Health, Education and Mary Donahue Welfare First Female elected to the US Senate New York Lieutenant Governor Carolyn Maloney Bobbie Sparrow Jennifer Dunn US House of Representatives Canadian Parliament, 1984-1988 US House of Representatives Lynn Martin US House of Representatives, 1981-85 Pulitzer Prize-winning author

Junior League Journal 5 Community Projects Preparing children for success in school and life By Joelle Allen, Chair, Building Relationships through Family Literacy

As Planning Council mem- JLM shares the vision of the Family Learning Part- The first strategy, Parents as First Teachers, will ber-at-large last year, Susan nership that Miami will be a place where parents provide guidance on nurturing children’s literacy Bonner worked closely with and caregivers are effective as children’s first, and and information on family and adult literacy edu- David Lawrence, Jr., president most important, teachers. A vision that this com- cation opportunities. Strengthening literacy prepa- of The Early Childhood Ini- munity will offer children high quality literacy and ration and instruction of children from birth tiative Foundation and mem- language instruction, beginning in pre-school and through second grade to ensure a strong learning ber of JLM’s Community Board, to identify a extending throughout their school years. And that continuum is the charge of the second strategy, potential signature program within our Early here in South Florida outstanding adult literacy Children’s Literacy. The third strategy, Adult Lit- Childhood Education focus area. Last spring, JLM and multiple-language programs are readily eracy, will develop recommendations to improve approved the Miami-Dade Family Learning Part- available. the quality and accessibility of adult literacy edu- nership as a first year community project. cation and work with local companies to build Through the Family Learning Partnership, our workplace literacy programs. Why the focus on improving early childhood educa- committee – Melissa Bassett, Julia Brown, Julie tion? The statistics show the need in Miami-Dade is Hanft, and Ramsey Sullivan – will work with a Instead of being overwhelmed by this huge un- urgent. Thirty percent of children start first grade network of more than fifty community agencies dertaking, we are enthusiastic about putting our without a foundation to learn. Nearly 43 percent of through three strategy committees to ensure that all experience and knowledge to work. Collaborating third through tenth graders in public schools are at Miami-Dade’s children enter school with the foun- with the best community agencies involved in lit- the lowest levels of literacy. Forty-two percent of adults dation of literacy skills they need to succeed. The de- eracy will result in stronger JLM community operate at the lowest level of English literacy. How termination of the Partnership’s Executive Director, projects and eventually a signature program in will our community get out of this vicious cycle? Lisa Blair, will help keep the strategies on track. early childhood education.

AJLI Fall Conference – Los Angeles By Libby Witherspoon I recently had the pleasure of and the current leadership of AJLI address each experiencing for the first time. This is an amaz- attending the Fall AJLI Lead- challenge in a true business like manner with a ing network of ladies all willing to work together ership conference in Los An- plan of action that had already been implemented and go the extra mile to give back to our commu- geles. What an amazing to rectify several of the concerns. These women nities. group of women! We should understand and appreciate the goal of the Junior We should be truly proud of all we have accom- all be proud to be affiliated Leagues and the importance that our efforts have plished and what we are striving to achieve for the with such an efficient and forward thinking col- on each respective community. future! Take the time and realize that what you lection of women. The rest of the weekend we had the opportunity to do as a volunteer really does make a difference! I had the privilege of representing our League at attend breakout sessions the POLL (President’s Of Large Leagues) meeting for training purposes and on Tuesday. The ladies who comprise this group sharing of best practices. It are truly “movers and shakers”. The day started was encouraging to hear with Breakfast at Tiffany’s and start sightings at that many of the Leagues, the St. Regis (what a way to start a full day’s small and large, are facing agenda!) We then had a full day of meetings to the same challenges we address certain important issues that were raised face here in Miami. It was at the annual conference last fall in Dallas (such also enlightening to hear as budget concerns and the level of services pro- how far we have come in vided by AJLI). It was encouraging to see the POLL addressing issues that members not accept the status quo for an answer some Leagues are just now

6 Winter 2002 Community Projects Star Talent! Community By Stephanie Kirby Project Spotlight: The Junior League of Miami they set up the studio in the middle of the living All-Aboard Story has been proudly sponsoring room and that the flamingo became a real part of the majestic Flamingo statue the family. Hour found outside Houston’s Res- But it was Rachel’s commitment and perseverance By Helen O’Connell taurant on Miracle Mile. We One of Junior League’s community projects is the that enabled her to meet her deadline despite a owe its unique style and de- All-Aboard Story Hour, a monthly get-together with heavy schedule of school, basketball practice and tailed design to a bright and rising artist, 16-year children and parents at Community Partnership homework. Many times her parents found her old Rachel Lerner of Cooper City. for the Homeless in Downtown Miami and Inn painting in the middle of the night after a long Transition North and South. The Story Hour oper- Rachel and her family were vacationing in New day. ates in partnership with the All-Aboard Educa- York City and had the opportunity to witness this Rachel definitely has a natural talent and tional Services and Tutoring/Mentoring Program city’s cow statues displayed around Manhat- she says she owes a lot to a mentor and of the Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc. The Cen- tan. When they read in the local papers past junior high teacher who recog- ter is dedicated to providing services to children in that Coral Gables was embarking on nized her talent and urged her to need, including prevention and early intervention, a similar campaign with flamingos, pursue it. Now as a Cooper City outpatient and on-site mental health treatments, Rachel decided to answer the call High School senior, Rachel is apply- day treatment, residential care, specialized foster for artists. At her mother’s urging, ing to colleges and hopes to integrate care and educational services. The Tutoring/ she applied to the ad with cre- her love for painting into a productive Mentoring Program targets kindergarten and first ative designs and was se- career. grade students who are academically at risk in lected among many Miami-Dade County. contenders to paint a Rachel, the youngest of the fla- flamingo. The mingo artists, sees this The All Aboard Story Hour includes reading and Junior League as her first “big telling stories, singing songs, and playing games chose her de- break” and an with the children at the shelter. As mentors, vol- sign because it incredible unteers provide help to the children developing represented a opportu- reading, self-esteem and life skills. After the ac- multicultural nity tivities are done, every child is given a chance to environ- that al- select a new book to add to his or her own per- ment and a lowed sonal library. In addition, volunteers train parents coming to- her to on the importance of Family Literacy. During the gether of show Story Hours, the children’s parents have the op- communi- the cultural commu- tion to attend Family Literacy Training. These ties. The nity her special gift. trainings give parents the tools necessary to es- design is origi- Her friends and espe- tablish a foundation for future academic success. The nal, abstract and cially her parents are parents are also provided with an All-Aboard Children’s eye-catching. She truly proud of her, Picture-Alphabet Book, an educational manual with was given a set a young woman Language Arts and Math exercises to help the parents amount of funds and talented and meet the needs of their young children. several weeks to paint grounded with a The All-Aboard Story Hour takes place each month a giant flamingo de- bright future at the Community Partnership for the Homeless livered to her home. ahead of her! and Inn Transition North and South. If you would Her mother, Roz, said like to play a guiding role in a child’s life, please join the All-Aboard Story Hour Committee next year.

Junior League Journal 7 Fund Raising Community Partners Update By Meredith Mills, Community Partner Committee Co-Chair

I am happy to update all of you on the progress we’ve 3. If you are considering a gift to a charitable organization (because you made on our Inaugural Community Partners campaign made so much money on the stock market this year– HA !). We hope that this year. To this date, we have raised $64,800 towards you will consider a gift to the Junior League of Miami, either for the Com- our goal of $92,000 and I want to thank all the compa- munity Partners campaign, the Endowment Fund or the Headquarters nies, foundations and individuals that have contributed Debt Retirement. A gift to the Junior League of Miami is tax-deductible to help us work towards our goal. and would of course, be appreciated. We continue to need your help with this program. Here are some ways to help: If you need any additional information about any of the above, please contact Com- munity Partners Co-Chairs: Meredith Mills, [email protected] or Maria Robbins. 1. Provide us ideas and names for corporations, foundations and individu- als that we might contact regarding the Community Partners campaign. 2. If you would like to take a Community Partners campaign packet di- Please see full Community Partners rectly to a personal contact – we would be more than happy to provide 2002-2003 listing on page 3. this to you. Just let us know. The Fundraiser Application Process By Sheri Shoup, Fund Development Chair This year we will have an official fundraiser application certain points. Examples of these graded areas are net income, commitment process, which will mirror the process of community required from membership, networking and social opportunity, and loca- grant and project applications. Our goal is to develop tion of the event. The fundraisers will be chosen based on the points that they fun and efficient fundraisers that will bring in more receive and their ability to help us achieve the budget needed for our com- money, using less volunteer hours. The money earned munity goals. and hours saved will be dedicated to our community At headquarters, you can now find the Fundraiser Criteria Template as well projects. Our community spending budgets are based on our ability to pro- as a Request for Proposals instruction page. The proposals are due on Mon- vide this money through our fundraisers. day, January 6, 2003. The Proposal Presentations will be at our Using your input, we have developed a Fundraiser Criteria Template upon headquarters on Wednesday, January 29, 2003, 7:00 p.m. All which all fundraisers will be evaluated. Each graded area will be assigned of our members are invited to attend and you will have the opportunity to vote and receive a general meeting credit. Make your ideas heard! Please submit proposals and attend the meeting. CLASSIFIED Great Home for Rent. 4/3, 3200 sq. ft., pool, fireplace, 2 zone air, 2 car If you have any questions or need help submitting a proposal, please contact garage, corner acre lot with oaks. Available Sept. 15th. Contact: Berry myself or Kristen Holmquist-Munroe at [email protected] or Hamilton, EWM, 305-667-8871 x307. [email protected], respectively. Thank you for your suggestions! marylen exposito weddings specializing in weddings, bridal & baby showers, birthday & anniversary parties, corporate & special events.

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8 Winter 2002 Fund Raising Holiday Encore Shop Donations Welcome By Margaret Nee, Encore Shop Chair Halloween Costumes, Pump- naments and vases to the shop. kins, Turkeys………these • Cluttered drawers? Can’t find the cookie cutter YOU ARE INVITED TO are all signs that the holidays or tape and ribbon for packages? Take a few are drawing near. Thanksgiv- minutes to clean the drawer out and most likely A PARTY! ing is days away. This is a time you will find some barely used utensils, orna- The Encore Shop will be for all of us to count our bless- ments and other household accessories that hosting a holiday party ings and enjoy special time with family and you have not used in ages – if ever! Donate friends. With the holiday spirit upon us it is time them to Encore Shop. December 14, 2002 to stop and take a personal inventory of not only •Visiting with family, friends, neighbors or work 12 noon – 3 pm. the emotional bounty we have but also the mate- colleagues? Ask them to collect a bag of un- rial items we have and treasure. wanted items or ask them to pass on last year’s Please come and join the Donate some of these items to the Encore Shop holiday garments knowing the items will be and share your bounty with those less fortunate. put to good use. Many of your friends may not Encore Shop Committee, Please take a moment before the rush of holiday be aware of the benefits of donating to the shop staff and customers for a so please be sure to tell them that the benefits shopping and holiday parties to start collecting are many. They will receive a tax receipt, the few minutes of holiday items to pass on to help make other homes hap- League’s programs in the community benefit festivities and fun. pier and “better dressed” for the holidays. You will directly from shop proceeds, and perhaps most be amazed how quickly you can find items you importantly, our local community has a won- have and don’t need or want…perfumes, picture derful place to shop for quality merchandise All of us on the Encore frames, unused hostess gifts. Make a special effort at affordable prices. Shop Committee and the this season to find quality gently used items in your home and pass them on to the Encore Shop. A special word of thanks goes out to Whitney Ash. entire staff wish each of Recently, The Red Apple generously donated sev- you and your families a Here are some tips for collecting quota items: eral days of Whitney’s time to help refresh our very happy, healthy holi- • Expecting guests? Clean out the guest room merchandising plan. Whitney did a great job! and as you are making room for new accesso- Please make a special effort to come and see how day season. ries or flowers please pass on old frames, or- wonderful the shop looks.

Help decide the future of our Encore Shop! Volunteer to join the Encore Shop Ad Hoc Committee that will begin meeting in January 2003. Contact Karen Cabrera at [email protected] for more information or to volunteer.

Junior League Journal 9 Membership News First Annual Past President’s Council Convened By Julia Bianchi On Friday morning, October for our organization. 25, 2002, 14 of the Junior Minutes from this meet- League of Miami’s Past ing were presented to the President’s convened at HQ JLM Board of Directors for the first annual gathering for review and refer- of the newly established Past ence. All the Past Presi- President’s Council. The pur- dents in attendance pose of this Council is to review the current finan- enjoyed the event so Past Presidents from left to right front row: Cristina Mendoza, Lyn Pannone, Julia Bianchi, Debbie Korge, Carrol Youmans. Back row: cial status of our organization, discuss issues and much that they would Susan Jones, Linda Brown, Pamela Poulos, Nancy Leslie, Susan Moll, ideas relevant to JLM today and yesterday and like to make it a bian- Claudia Kitchens, Priscilla Greenfield, Becky Matkov and Maggie brainstorm ideas for future projects and initiatives nual event. Blake.

Board Spotlights By Stephanie Kirby, VP Communications With each issue of the Jour- “There is nothing like riding horses all day long her most memorable would probably be the first nal, JLM actives can learn a and then sitting around the fire camping out on year of Golden Palm when she was ticket chair little about their board mem- the range.” and did marketing for the event. “It was a learn- bers – professional standing, as-you-go-along experience, a real challenge, but Debbie Dietz – JLM background and even Recording Secretary I learned a lot!” Meredith loves to travel and had some fun insight into their Married for nine years with a chance to go to Alaska this past year where she personal lives. Make sure to one child, five-year old Max, hiked on a glacier and went water rafting on a class tune in each issue for Board Spotlights! Debbie has served on the four river….all in one day! “Who says you are sup- Christine Griffard Board one other time as Pub- posed to rest on vacation?” — Treasurer lic Affairs Committee Chair. She has been in the Karen Cabrera – Christine is serving on the League for four years and is also a native Miamian. President Elect board for the first time after Currently she is staying home with her son and As President Elect for the Jun- five years of active service for helping her husband with his law practice but used ior League this year, Karen the Junior League. As a Port- to teach high school chemistry and physics. has her hands full playing an folio Manager for Northern important role for our orga- Meredith Mills – Trust Bank, Christine’s background in the finan- Bylaws/Parliamen- nization. Besides Junior cial arena makes her an ideal Treasurer for the tarian and Commu- League duties, Karen is busy as a mom and wife, League. She was born in Fort Benning, Georgia but nity Partners Co- married 16 years with one child, three-year-old Chair as an “army brat,” she moved around a lot. She is Francisco Alejandro or “Panchito”, as he is nick- Serving on the board for the proud of many of her league experiences but de- named. This is her fourth consecutive year on the eighth time as an active with scribes her most memorable as the time she worked Board, making her a valuable and experienced 11 years’ experience, Meredith with Gladstone Center for girls. League member. She is a former teacher, now pro- continues to prove invaluable to the League and fessional volunteer and stay-at-home mom. Born in “They were so excited that we were there for the Board. She is single, a native of Miami and a phar- Orlando, Karen loves professional and collegiate sports, sole purpose of doing something fun with them.” She maceutical representative for Procter & Gamble. especially football and track, and describes her best League loves to travel and says her favorite vacation is going Meredith finds it tough to pinpoint one best League experience as working on Inn Transition North. to Colorado in the summers and playing cowgirl. experience because she has had so many but says

10 Winter 2002 Membership News Congratulations to our SuperLeagers! By Valerie Harvey, Chair – Placement Committee JUNE: Erin Dolan ber we already had 46 merchants, including five Excellence in ★ platinum booths. She is responsive to the mer- Erin went above and beyond Leadership to ensure that one of the Inn chants, answering their numerous questions and ★ getting packets out to new leads to make this the Awards ★ Transition North residents ★ most successful market ever. Her work ethic and The following women★ have received the Excellence was ready to transition out on her own. Erin was instru- commitment to the Junior League is a compliment in Leadership Awards. These awards were estab- mental in finding her an apartment, resolving to all our members! lished by President Holly Battle and President Elect Karen Cabrera to recognize the countless hours some immigration issues, and obtaining her a SEPTEMBER: donated car. She also was able to get her some Lauren Harrison our committee chairs and Board members give to financial support to help with “move-in” ex- Lauren is the Chair-Elect of JLM. We do not allow our leadership team to be penses. This woman is doing great with her son our Women’s Luncheon, but considered for the SuperLeaguer awards, yet many in her new apartment and should be able to start this is in name only, as she are truly amazing. Thank you to all the leaders of working very soon. Thank you Erin! and Loretta Nido have been JLM and especially to the following: working side by side since their assignment in May. JULY JUNE Angel Michaels As the main goal for the summer months was to Meredith Mills Angel went above and beyond secure a site for the Luncheon, Lauren really un- Bylaws Parliamentarian and in securing funds, as well as dertook the lion’s share of this job, and did so with Community Partners organizing all applications, poise, diligence and professionalism. All of her Co-Chair for the children of Inn Tran- communication with potential host sites and un- sition North to attend summer camp in the City of derwriters has been thoughtful and thorough. She has worked feverishly to narrow down our choices JULY North Miami. Many of the children took advan- Margaret Nee of sites, and at the same time handling a tricky tage of this and it was in large part due to Angel’s Encore Shop Chair hard work. She also started the reading program career move from Anderson, where she has been at Inn Transition North for the summer months, for almost a decade, to KPMG. We are very fortu- which was very successful last year. She practi- nate to have her on our team! cally lived at ITN! OCTOBER AUGUST JULY: Susy Barrera Cybelle Santo Domingo Susan Lerner Susy arranged for the Encore Cybelle who is an outstanding Program Development Chair Shop to be the beneficiary of Membership Committee a HUGE donation of new member. She volunteered to clothing from Studio LX on be in charge of the commu- Sunset. The donation is worth nication between prospective members and com- SEPTEMBER thousands of dollars. Great job, Susy! mittee members, developed a database to pass Bonita Whytehead AUGUST along to the provisional chair and has been the Project Reach Chair, GAP, Jennifer Chelwick committee liaison with the webmaster. All this Training Jennifer is a member of while caring for her newborn son and working Golden Palm and is a terrific full-time for Burdines corporate office. Thank you Junior League member! Al- Cybelle! OCTOBER though this is her first year as Andria Hanley an active, she has taken on a Keep Up to Date via Vice President Membership tremendous role as Merchant Director of Golden the Web: Palm. She has been working single-handedly juniorleagueofmiami.com through the summer months and as of Septem-

Junior League Journal 11 Sustainer News

Holiday Gift Drive Sustainers will be doing a gift drive for the children of JLM’s community projects. For all of you early birds, the chil- dren at Inn Transition North range in age from 1-16. Another great project is the Girls Advocacy Project (GAP). Girls range in age from 11-18. These girls are in the detention center and can only receive books, and bath and body products. It is our goal to provide a basket for each girl with these items in it. They have established a book club so reading is a priority for them. You can bring your gifts to the December 8 party or drop them off at HQ at any time. Please do not wrap your gift so that they can distribute them appro- priately. January Luncheon Tuesday, January 14,, at the home of Jeannette Slesnick, 827 North Greenway Drive, Coral Gables, at 11:30 am Nancy Wellman will present an entertaining program on Nutrition and Aginh. Nancy is a professor at FIU and Director of National Policy on Nutrition and Aging. RSVP to Linda Keyes 305-666- make a part of the dinner or set it up to be catered. Maggie Blake will coordi- 3183 or email her at [email protected]. We hope that all Sustainers nate for us. Call her to be on the list and let us know if your house will be will join us for good food, good friends, and a wonderful program. available on February 22, 2003. Maggie can be reached at 786-268-0715 and Small Dinner Parties in February [email protected] Many Sustainers signed up for the small dinner parties. This is always one of New Book Club the most fun evenings. We have five homes that were offered for the dinners The sustainers are starting a new book club because our old one is full. Tina from eight to 12 people at each home. This is on a first-come basis. We all Surman has volunteered to spearhead this group. Please contact Tina at 305- 476-5020 or email her at [email protected]. To date they have eight members and growing! A Coral Gables Staying in Touch with Email MARY ALICE KUBIT designer of fi ne We are still collecting e-mail addresses for sustainers. If you INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. residential interiors invites you to visit are not already receiving our monthly e-mail, please send her design studio. your address to Holly Battle at [email protected]. The in- Step through the doorway and peruse formation is current and arrives on the first of every month. her portfolio of elegant, timeless designs. Sustainer News on the Web Then view a collection Get all the latest news for Sustainers on the JLM website.Go of accessories for purchase so distinctive to main membership section and click on Sustainers: that any item will www.juniorleagueofmiami.com/sustainers. add a special cachet to your home. Other Events Please visit often. The collection is Still in the planning stages is a trip to Babcock Wilderness Tour ever-changing and in late January. Please send additional thoughts and ideas to: the portfolio • Muriel ([email protected]) always growing. • Linda ([email protected]) or 3117 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables · 305-445-9596 • Mary ([email protected]). Just a few steps from Christy’s Restaurant. Open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

12 Winter 2002 Women Who Make a Difference WOMEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE LUNCHEON By Loretta Nido, Chair

Every woman reading this is a woman who has made a difference. The Junior League honors you and all women like you at our second annual Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon. The Luncheon will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at the Intercon- tinental Hotel in Downtown Miami. During our Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon we will be paying tribute to community leaders who have made a difference in our focus ar- eas. We will also celebrate the critical community-changing work our League has undertaken over the last 77 years. The Luncheon will include a fashion show and a silent auction. February 13, 2003 • Hotel InterContinental Miami Join us at the event and honor the women who have made a difference to you with an invitation. Please talk to your friends, families and businesses Chair Loretta Nido about forming a table for this event. Perhaps your table honors a particular (305) 255-1388; [email protected] woman or group of women. Perhaps your original Provisional group can Chair-Elect Lauren Harrison get together to talk about old times. (305) 529-2625; [email protected] Mark your calendars and look for your invitation to arrive shortly after the Committee holidays, or, you may use the form below to reserve your tables or indi- Ivette Berisiartu-Hofmann • Sheila Brewer • Tina Carlo • Rachel vidual seats. Dennis • Tiffany Grippando • Gretchen Kirtley • Coreen Rodgers • We will be accepting nominations for this distinctive award until December Meg Stamey • Ashley Walter 2, 2002 at 5:00 pm. You may obtain a Nomi- nation form from our website at Make Your Women Who Make a Difference www.juniorleagueofmiami.com, from Loretta Nido at [email protected] or from JLM Head- Also on Luncheon Reservations the JLM ebsite quarters. W February 13, 2002 • 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. You may also pay personal tribute to an ex- Name______JLM Status ______traordinary woman in your life by submitting Number of Tickets @ $65 each ______your special dedication for printing in the Lun- cheon Program. You can use the form in- Name(s) of Guest(s) ______cluded on this page, obtain one from ______Headquarters or complete the information on our website and pay securely by credit card. Honor a woman with a Personal Tribute in the Luncheon Program @$25 each. Supply name and 25 Of, course, you can always contact Loretta for word tribute (maximum) ______details. ______For reservations, program listings, advertise- ______ments, and donations please contact the ______Chairs listed below, or call the Women Who Make a Difference box on our new telephone Payment: Check Visa MasterCard Total Enclosed: $____ system at Headquarters: (305) 443-0160. Card # ______Expiration Date ______We look forward to seeing you at the Lun- Send this form and your check to JLM Headquarters, Attn: Luncheon. cheon! Proceeds benefit the charitable activities of the Junior League of Miami, serving the community since 1926.

Junior League Journal 13 Provisional News Provisionals Honor October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Christina Sherry, Beth Painter, & Alison Simon

On October 8th, the Provisionals had the opportu- about a chip that may offer the diagnostic capa- mammograms and to proactively lead healthy nity to meet at Sylvester Cancer Center to hear two bility to identify DNA defects common in certain lives. cancers. This and other advances are the hope to great speakers on a very relevant topic: breast can- In addition to speaking at the Provisional event, overcoming cancer. He also spoke about the latest cer. This meeting was very timely in that October Andria was very involved in organizing a Junior cancer technologies, methods for early detection is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. League team to participate in the Susan G. Komen of pre-cancer cells and identification of individu- The first speaker was a Sylvester Research Physi- Foundation’s Race for the Cure on October 19th. als that have a genetic propensity for cancer. The cian who presented the Provisionals with an in- At the Provisional meeting on October 8th, Andria Provisionals then had the opportunity to ask ques- formative overview of the challenges and progress gave the Provisionals more information on Race tions about the presentation and the facility. being made through leading Cancer Centers such for the Cure and their opportunity to get involved. Andria Hanley, VP Membership and a breast can- as UM’s Sylvester Cancer Center. The Sylvester Cancer Center also provided read- cer survivor, also gave a dynamic and encourag- He explained that clinical trials, advanced medi- ing materials about breast cancer awareness and ing speech about her experience in fighting cancer. cal technology breakthroughs and dedicated medi- self-examination tips as well as patients’ accounts Several of the Provisionals used the word “inspir- cal staff are all involved in the continued search of their fight against cancer. ing” to describe her story. ”She encouraged the for more effective treatments and a cure for can- audience to perform breast exams regularly, have cer. The speaker provided information Success! Welcome to the following women the Junior League who have successfully completed their Provisional session: Nancy Adams Megan Courtney Loralynn Katsikas Kabrina Means Katherine Rubino Tricia Admire Maggie Cruz-Ledon Cheryl Keel Mara Menachem- Linda Salup-Shcmidt Lanier Anzizu Gabrielle D’Alemberte Shontell Knox Karlinsky Samantha Schosberg Carolina Azari Courtney Damon Jennifer Kravetz Lynne Menke Maria Seelig Bentley Balzebre Rita Dargham Sarah Lane Kara Nordstrom Meredith Stewart Melissa Bastian Andrea Darling de Monica Lukes Sheri Nott Kimberely Thompson Michelle Beauchamp Cortes Jennifer Lutton Maria Novo Sandra Taylor Annie Behar Frederica Delancy Alison Machado Teresa Occelli Andrea Tinder Phillips Julie Bender Melissa Farrell Sheffield MacIntyre Thornburg Adilia Vasquez Carolyn Blake Zaria Goschalk Michelle Mason Kashia Orlando Vcki Vernon Christian Blalock Catherine Grieves Mallorie Marshall Tamara Paula Dienne Wenzel Margo Bronhard Julie Hawkins Margaret Marshall Laura Peck Alisha White Maria Byrd Tere Hernandez Joanne Martin Michelle Roache Dacia Chaffin Britta Chambers Melanie Hoffman Lorrieann Martin Joann Ramirez Wiegandt Sandra Cleland Julia Islami Visla Mckale-Rowohlt Laura Rosa Francine Williams Alexandra Compare Tammi Jamison Heather McDonough Renee Rosen Cristina Courtney Ana Maria Jhones Veroushka McLean Mindy Rosenthal

Make a child’s holidays happier by purchasing a gift for a child participating in our community projects! Please drop off an unwrapped gift for a boy or a girl ages 3 to 15 years at JLM HQ before December 10. Thank you!

14 Winter 2002 Membership News JLMarvelous A special thank you goes out to everyone who made Thank you goes out to Kelly Hughes for her You are invited... the Golden Palm Gift Market event a fabulous re- participation in coordinating members for the ality! The following MVP’s need to be recognized: Race for the Cure. To serve as a leader! Cristina Michele Benesch, Jennifer Fill out the Thank you also goes out to Jennifer Wilson Chelwick, Tate Cicala, Tracy Courtney, “Willingness to Serve” for her efforts in coordinating members for the Lisa Couvillion, Jacki Crabill, Deb Den- form to be a part of the Hands on Miami Day. nis-Moir, Diane Doolan, Carolina new leadership team! Fernandez, Denie Freyer, Gina Gardner, Bunches of JLM hugs and thanks to the most awe- Leslie Hoy, Jessica Lancaster, Meg some Membership Committee, Christy Falco, Forms available online, at Luebke, Nicole Moore, Susie Orban, Jen- Maria Beguiristain, Lynda Colaizzi, Saria the January Area meetings nifer Pfleger, Christine Quinones, Lynn Courtney-Baigorri, Dinah Drier, Kendall and the February General Schwabb and Ramsey Sullivan. An extended Elias, Angel Michaels, Lisa Miller, Shella Membership Meeting. thank you also goes out to Gail Scott for her hard Sylla, Jane De Cardenas, Manjula work and support! Jegasothy and our outstanding computer coor- Deadline: dinator, Cybelle Santo Domingo, who re- Hatts off to Mariele Jones and Maria February 28, 2003 cruited 119 wonderful women for JLM. Also, many Berguiristian for recruiting women to our great thanks to Susan Bonner for helping to coordinate organization. Thanks to you and your committee Questions...Comments… the Cunard outreach event and to Natalie Brown for your hard work! Information… for the awesome new website application. Finally, Karen Cabrera A special thanks to all the members and thank you to all the JLM members for sponsoring [email protected] friends who came out to support the Race for so many outstanding candidates. the Cure. A special thanks to Thanks to Debbie Corbishley for updating the Linda Salup, Laura straw ballot and making it look so good. Rosa and Rita Exterior Design Night Lighting Established 1976 Dargham, three Mar- Interior Design Seasonal Flower Beds Thanks to Valerie Harvey for all her hard work Privacy Hedges Xeriscape velous Provisionals for in coordinating the October Area Meetings. Courtyards Irrigation their selfless help with Hats off to the Women Who Make A Difference the 3rd Annual Kristi Luncheon Committee: Ivette Berisia Human, House “Touch a Heart” Pelton’s Landscaping Service, Inc. Sheila Brewer, Tina Carlo, Rachel Denis, Donald W. Pelton, III gourmet dinner and President Tiffany Grippando, Lauren Harris, auction. Gretchen Kirtley, Loretta Nido, Meg Phone: (305) 447-7667 Licensed/Insured Fax: (305) 233-7188 P.O. Box 560912 Stamey, Coreen Rodgers, Ashely Walter. www.peltonsnurseries.com Miami, FL 33256-0912 Your enthusiasm and hard work are certain to re- sult in an outstanding Luncheon! JLMarvelous would like to highlight Loretta Nido for volunteering to design and print the JLM Newborn Babies Encore Shop’s new monthly coupons. Loretta did a BEAUTIFUL job designing seven postcards –each Congratulations to Laurel and Mark Auerbacher on their new arrival, Macy Michelle, born on with a different holiday theme for the Encore Shop. October 21st. The cards will be mailed monthly from October A “late” congratulations goes out to Ashley and Jose Cueto on their arrival of Madison Elizabeth until April. The designs are witty and fun and will Cueto, born on March 27th, weighing 6 lbs. & 10 oz. surely help boost sales at the shop. Loretta did all of this on top of the tremendous work she is doing Congratulations to Cathy & Rafael Lorie on the birth of Mary Catherine on April 14th. Mary weighed for the Women’s Luncheon. 7.2 lbs.

Junior League Journal 15 Projects JLM Katherine Menke Miller Scholarship Recipients Personal pain, heritage, and tolerance lead to community service By Leslie Cooper, Chair, Community Service Award

The Katherine Menke Miller Mariya Orlova, a June Mallory Kazinger stated Community Service Awards 2002 graduate of Dr. M. that, “one stands tallest, when are given by the Junior Michael Krop Senior High you bend down and help League of Miami to a School, attributes her Russian someone.” This recipient be- graduating high school girl heritage as the key that gan volunteering at the age of at each Miami-Dade Public opened the doors to commu- seven, starting with her High School. Each high school awardee is eli- nity service. Mariya has been a volunteer at Mt. brother’s Cub and Eagle Scout troop projects. Vol- gible to apply for an annual scholarship award Sinai Medical Center translating for Russian- unteering progressed to the Special Olympics, book toward colleage from the League. This year, three speaking out patients, spanning over 4 years. drives, and Mitzvah Miami, a project picking veg- outstanding senior girls received a scholarship Mariya offered comfort and reassurance to elderly etables for the homeless. from the Junior League. The Program is named patients, especially those on Medicare. At Miami Sunset Sr. High, Mallory organized a club in memory of League member Katherine Menke Volunteering, by Mariya standards, is a positive and called, STARS (Students Teaching About Reduc- Miller. effective way to communicate with people. She has ing Stereotypes). The purpose of the club was to Tina Chiara Fregeolle, a spent time teaching senior citizens in the Aventura allow people to recognize their own prejudices, 2002 graduate of MAST Acad- community to utilize computers and the Internet, overcome them, and reduce discriminatory prac- emy, has logged over 2,200 and tutored high school students in mathemat- tices and stereotyping. hours of community service, ics. Mallory believes the role of volunteerism in our largely in the pharmacy at Serving the community, particularly at Mt. Sinai, society is vital, because those in need cannot rely Miami Children’s Hospital. has exposed Mariya to a diverse atmosphere. She solely on the help of social service and govern- Tina remembers spending time as a patient at plans to study mathematics and economics at the ment agencies, as their resources are limited. Miami Children’s Hospital. This led her to a re- University of Chicago. warding volunteer experience in the pharmacy, a Mallory is attending Indiana University. critical area. There, she learned to move orders out to patients quickly to relieve pain. This volun- teer work helped her make the decision of major- ing in Biology at Barry University. Add to Your Calendar Tina has also volunteered at the Research Insti- December 7 tute, Miami Seaquarium Summer Camp, and the Ocean Commotion 5k Walk University of Miami Research/Summer Camp. At Crandon Park on Key Biscayne Receiving numerous awards for serving our com- To benefit the Guardian Ad Litem munity, Tina believes community service projects Program. For more information, please can build an awareness of the needs of our com- contact Kara Kautz-Moss at [email protected] munity. Volunteering also allows individuals to work together to achieve the goal of creating a February 8 successful environment for all to live in. Alzheimers Memory Walk At Mercy Hospital For more information, please contact Laurel at [email protected]

Remember, General Membership Meeting credit is given for participating in these events.

16 Winter 2002 Projects

Letter from an Inn Transition North Resident

To the Junior League: . However, it has meant so much more than that for ransition North my home for almost a year now I have called Inn T e felt displaced and we carried a lot of my son and I. When we came here from Safespace we were scared and alone. W s father. I have no emotional baggage from living in constant fear and turmoil caused by my former spouse and my son’ ransition saved our lives. I am not speaking figuratively but rather family here and I had nowhere to turn, Inn T . We are emotionally. The progress that we have made since coming here on an emotional level is like night .and day finally able to have the freedom to be ourselves and we both feel like we have become part of a family d to understand and myself I never imagined that I For someone who has never lost everything they ever had it is har would ever be in a situation like this. I have a Masters degree, I had a great job, I had a house, I had everything, and more. It has been in many ways transforming to lose everything because in the process we have found ourselves. ransition. I had no idea what the organization was but now because of the Before I came here I had never heard of Inn T d work wonderful women of The Junior League I have come to respect and appreciate the wonderful dedications lives. Susan and Lerner har is my you all do for us. I want you all to know that you are making a difference in so many women’ t have to do. My life will personal hero and my former mentor here. The things she has done for my son and me, she didn’ forever be affected and most importantly I know that we now have a chance to be healthy emotionally and I know that . The children here are happy and secure and you have given them a my son will not become an abuser like his father chance to be children, and to live like all children should. Living here with other women who have lived with violent men is invaluable because we all understand each other and we all realize that while our former husbands might have dless of education, ethnicity, and background. different names they could be the same man, regar My son and I have a different outlook on life now and we no longer feel displaced nor are we scared. Thank you for doing what you do and thank you for caring. The Junior League has changed our livest come and here. I will W alwayse would be probably grateful have for everything you have done. I can’t say what would have happened to us if we hadn’ With all my gratitude and love, been homeless and hopeless. Instead you have given us a future. Cleo Loefman-Zapata

Junior League Journal 17 Calendar of Events

DECEMBER 2002 3 Board Meeting Headquarters 6:00 PM 5 Provisional Placement Interviews Headquarters TBA 7 DIAD Guardian Ad Litem Walk Crandon Park TBA 8 Sustainers Holiday Party The kelly Home 6:30 PM 10 Inn Transition South Ribbon Cutting ITS; Behind Caribbean School 11:00 AM Provisional Commencement Headquarters 6:30 PM 14 Holiday Open House Libby Witherspoon’s Home 6:00 PM JANUARY 2003 7 Board Meeting Headquarters 6:00 PM 11 Provisional Super Saturday Fairchild Tropical Garden 8:30 AM 14 Area Meetings Advisors’ Homes 6:30 PM Provisional Meeting/Training Sylvester Cancer Center 6:00 PM 16 Program Development Presentations Headquarters 6:30 PM 28 Leadership Roundtable Headquarters 6:00 PM 29 Fund Development Presentations Headquarters 7:00 PM FEBRUARY 2003 3 Provisional Meeting/Training N. Miami Public Library 6:00 PM 4 Board Meeting Headquarters 6:00 PM 5 Spring Journal Deadline [email protected] 11 General Membership Meeting Museum of Science 6:30 PM 13 Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon Hotel Inter-Continental Miami 11 AM–2 PM 25 Provisional Meeting/Training Kristi House 6:00 PM 28 Deadline for Willingness to Serve submissions [email protected]/Headquarters MARCH 2003 1 Dues Due 4 Board Meeting Headquarters 6:00 PM 5-6 Budget Hearings Headquarters TBA 11 General Membership Meeting/Placement Museum of Science 6:00 PM 14 Community Grant Deadline Headquarters 4:00 PM 16 Chili Splash Miami Seaquarium 12:00-3:30 PM 25 Provisional Meeting/Training Miami Museum of Science 6:00 PM

Chili Splash Is Well On It’s Way By: Diana Huling, Chair and Jamie Adams, Co-Chair The Chili Splash Committee p.m. Hopefully, that means cooler weather! We will is gearing up for our second have more children’s activities, more food and bev- year. We’d like to take this erages, along with entrance to all the great shows opportunity to thank each at the Seaquarium, our host again this year. League member, their family, We are in the process of signing up restaurants; if and friends who attended and you have any contacts that we should look into, made our event such a huge success our very first please let us know. We are hoping for 30 restau- year! We raised $40,000 and had attendance of rants to participate this year; up from 22 last year. over 900! That’s an amazing feat for a first-time event! Again, we thank all our members for their sup- port and enthusiasm for our event and look for- This year our event will be one month earlier, Sun- ward to our Second Annual Chili Splash. day, March 16, 2003, from 12 noon to 3:30

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

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