Vol. XIII No. 5 Summer 2005

The Junior League of Miami, Inc. Membership Newsletter

Annual Celebration JLM Project Members toast a fabulous year Wins Big ay 17th marked the closing of a great JLM year and the launching of a ongratulations to brand-new one with equal promise. Members gathered at Fairchild MTropical Garden to toast their achievements and recognize some out- the Junior League standing volunteers through the JLM Annual Awards: of Miami for win- Provisional of the Sustainer of the ningC the AJLI Crest Whitestrips Year went to Brigid Year went to Anna Community Smile Award for Cech whose leader- Elhert, who served as ship brought about a Sustainer Chair this our Girls Advocacy Project very successful provi- past year and put (GAP). As the winner, we sional group project: together an active, received international recog- creation of a library busy calendar of nition among all Junior at Inn Transition events that everyone North. She also enjoyed. Leagues, as well as a worked with GAP girls and participated $10,000 prize for our League! The Rebecca Hern- in projects and JLM events all year. don Bush Award Volunteer of the went to Kim The award was announced at Year went to Cybelle Brigham for her out- the AJLI Annual Conference Santo Domingo, who standing dedication, expertly ran the com- leadership and hard May 14 in New Orleans. Thank munications program work on JLM’s proj- you and congratulations to for the League this ects throughout her everyone who has worked on past year that kept 10 years of service. and supported this amazing members and the Her vision created the Foster Care pro- community informed gram for teen moms which she’ll head project over the years! and involved. She worked tirelessly, up in this new League year. Committed rolling her sleeves up and making sure to JLM as well as other important everything got done no matter what organizations in Miami, Kim was was required. She launched new pro- extremely deserving of this highest grams and improved existing ones, and honor bestowed by the JLM. this issue never missed being there to help at all Inside Congratulations to all! the JLM events. President’s Farewell ...... page 3 Jeanine Lobell of Stila Getting to Know Andria ....page 3 Cosmetics (right) presents newly made-over Jill Ecklund, chosen in a Sustainer News ...... page 7 random drawing for a complimentary makeover Community Impact ...... page 10 from Stila at the JLM Annual Meeting. Provisional News ...... page 12 See more Annual Meeting Community Partners ...... page 17 photos on page 23 and on the Web. JLM Foundation...... page 19

Amy Sussman Excerpts from the President’s Farewell JLM President 2004-05

quote that sums up my League throughout the country, we pushed our wasn’t for every one of you…Actives, experience this year is: “And it’s attendees to 10,000 for the first time. Sustainers and Provisionals….I am so Astill true, no matter how old you InStyle Magazine called us to partner glad we held hands and stuck together are, when you go out into the world, it’s with them to the tune of $20,000 in rev- this year….I am so proud of all of us! • always better to hold hands and stick enues we weren’t counting on in our together.” budget with national advertising for our Junior League for the first time ever. What we accomplished by sticking together this year is nothing short of And at the Annual Conference, the amazing. Nordstrom, completely Association of Junior Leagues underwritten and then some. Women International awarded us $10,000 for Who Make a Difference Luncheon, our GAP project…the first-ever grant completely underwritten by Royal for JLM from our parent organiza- Caribbean International. Race For The tion…and certainly not the last. Cure, thanks to our involvement again I wouldn’t be telling you how much I this year in tandem with Junior Leagues have loved being your President if it New President Andria Hanley and outgoing President Amy Sussman. Andria Hanley JLM President 2005-06 Getting to Know Our New Leader Which living person do you most What is the best advice you were given? When and where were you happiest? admire? Live like you don’t know how much Duck, North Carolina, 1990, sitting on Lance Armstrong, my hero without a time you have left…because you don’t. a rocking chair on the back porch of my doubt. He is the purest definition of I actually gave that advice to myself friend’s beach house, listening to John strength and perseverance. about 5 years ago. Denver. What is the funniest thing you have What do you most value in your Which word or phrase do you most ever seen? friends? overuse? My husband imitating my parents! Honesty, letting their guard down and “Thank you”, but it is sincere. Although I have had some pretty hearty just being who they are laughs with Amy this year. They are What is your most treasured possession? probably the two funniest people in my life. What are you listening to in your car? My wedding ring. Dave Matthews Band and whatever Which talent would you most like to funky rap my husband downloads to Who are your heroes in real life? have? CD’s. My Mom, she has more patience than I I wish I had a JD, an MD and an MBA What 3 things are essential on your could dream of having. She doesn’t (and that they all came easily for me)! judge others, is not impressed by labels nightstand? and sees the good in everyone. My What do you like most about living Radio, bible and a picture my daughter Mom enjoys the simple things in life: in South Florida? taped to the side of it. walks, sunsets, fresh coffee, good soup, I love that we are outdoors 12 months a a sunny day, and something interesting year. Growing up in New York we had What is your biggest indulgence? to read. several months of padded clothing so Sweets! you felt less guilty about those extra What is your greatest fear? What do you consider your greatest Oreos! achievement? What are you reading? Leaving before my time is up and my work is done. Fighting cancer, and then sharing my InStyle Magazine and the JLM budget! story with people I care about. •

Journal • Summer 2005 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President ...... Amy Sussman 2005-06 General Membership Meetings President-Elect ...... Andria Hanley VP Communications ...... Cybelle Santo Domingo s summer begins and you have time to unwind, know that you are in good VP Community ...... Stephanie Demos hands for our meetings next year. The General Membership Meetings will VP Development ...... Gail Scott be held at the completely renovated and very lovely Country Club of Coral VP Finance ...... Lauren Harrison A VP Membership ...... Vicky Hucks Gables, 997 North Greenway Drive, Coral Gables. The meeting dates are listed VP Planning ...... Leslie Cooper below. Evening meetings will begin with a social at 6:30PM and a meeting at Assistant to the President ...... Juliet 7:00PM. We will continue to have morning meetings at headquarters, 9:00AM Bylaws/Parlimentarian ...... Maria Beguiristain social, 9:30AM meeting. General Membership Meetings are held the second Community Advisory Liaison ....Keith Landon Nominating Committee ...... Katie Landsea Tuesday of the month, except February of the coming year because of Valentine’s Placement Committee ...... Jen Green Day (it will be held Wednesday, February 15th). Recording Secretary ...... Leanne Tellam Sustainer Liaison ...... Margaret Nee As a courtesy to others, please only sign in if you are able to stay for the duration Sustaining Advisor ...... Mary Lynch of the meeting. Those who stay for the entire meeting receive one meeting credit. Treasurer ...... Candace Vassillion • Tuesday, September 13, 2005 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Advertising Mgr....Cybelle Santo Domingo • Tuesday, October 11, 2005 Area Meetings Annual Records ....Sharon Kendrick-Johnson • Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Building Family of Readers....Ashley Cusack Allison Freeland • Friday, December 9, 2005 Holiday Party (location TBA) Chili in the Village ...... Tate Cicala • Tuesday, January 10, 2006 Lisa Coots • Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Community Partners...... Katie Lane Arriola Susan Lerner • Tuesday, March 14, 2006 (voting meeting, PM only) Community Service Award ...... Gail Pinon • Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Julie Tatol Done In A Day ...... Kathyrn Landsea • Tuesday, May 17, 2006 Annual Meeting, Fairchild Tropical Garden Family Resource Center ...... Gina Gardner Foster Care Review ...... Betty Gilbert Dana Martorella Fund Development ...... Catherine Grieve The Junior League of Miami is an organization of women committed to Future Foster Care ...... Kimberly Brigham promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and GAP ...... Jill Ecklund, Jen Klaassens improving communities through the effective action and leadership of Gladstone ...... Christine Connor trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Golf Tournament ...... Christine Quinones Bonita Whytehead Inn Transition North ....Joan Ramirez-Bain Our Vision is to empower Miami’s women, children, and families to Inn Transition South ...... Helen O’Connell conquer tomorrow’s challenges and to build a united community. Mary Prindle JLM Headquarters Inc...... Sandra Fairman Journal Editor ...... Elaine Cuervo To Contact JLM Legal Coordinator ..Lori Tashman-Corrada Meetings & Hospitality ...... Kabrina Means Michelle Walgreen Membership Outreach ...... Jennifer Pfleger By Mail Membership Directory ...... Jennifer Pfleger is published three times a year: Junior League of Miami, Inc. Nordstrom Event ...... Erin Knight Program Development ...... Loretta Nido Fall, Winter and Spring. The 713 Biltmore Way Project Reach...... Christina deadline for copy submissions Coral Gables, FL 33134 Kristin Wherry and advertising varies. For dates, Provisional Committee ...... Jackie Crabill Sondra Space, Office Manager Alison Simon please consult the JLM website. Public Affairs ...... Carol Bryant Preferably, all copy and adver- By Phone Public Relations ....Tere Hernandez-Acosta (305) 443-0160 SPAC ...... Vicki Lukis tisements should be submitted Training....Jennifer Wilson, Sandra Cleland electronically on disk or by e- By Fax Website...... Natalie Brown mail. Women’s Luncheon ...... Alise Johnson (305) 443-3849 Michelle Ramirez-Patricios Journal Staff By Email COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD Cybelle Santo Domingo [email protected] Javelyn Ibarra Baldwin Judge Cindy Lederman Dr. Pedro J. Greer, Jr. Dr. Leda Perez Printed by On the Web Dr. Nilza Kallos Anna K. Rentz Aquarius Press, (305) 688-0066 Ann Kashmer Thomas M. Rozek www.juniorleagueofmiami.com Israel Kreps Judge Deborah 4 Junior League of Miami David Lawrence, Jr. White-Labora Tributes Congrats, Good-byes and Thanks

To: 2004-2005 Board of Directors, To: Vicki Lukis To: Sondra Space We laughed while making all of our Congratulations on your appointment Without your help…I would have never decisions. Thanks for helping me create to Govenor Bush’s Ex-Offenders Task found my wings. Thank you for your my team amd implement my plan. I had Force. I have no doubt that your contri- constant positive reinforcement. more fun this year than I ever imagined. bution will make a significant positive Love, Amy I am indebted to all of you. impact on the lives of many. You con- Love, Amy tinue to amaze and inspire me and many To: Ken Sussman others with your relentless efforts and To my husband, Ken: Thank you for all To: 1926 Foundation Board of Directors postive attitude. of your help and moral support this Thank you to all of the wonderful From: Michelle Beauchamp year. I appreciate all the times you took Foundation Board of Directors for their Jay to Merrick Park to play in the grass commitment and hard work. Amy Sussman To: on Sundays while I read and responded Amy, Congratulations on a year of hard From: Cheryl Goldstein to everyones emails. I’m Baaaaaaack! work, which has made a difference in To: Mary Lynch, the lives of countless women and chil- Love, Amy You were right…there is no problem a dren. To: Amy’s Parents bunch of women with a of cham- Love, Erin pagne can’t solve quickly. You are an Mom and Dad: I could not have been inspiration to me…thank you for your To: Candace Vasssillion President without you two. Thank you expertise this year. Candace, congratulations on all your for flying into town to take care of Jay Love, Amy work in keeping the League’s finances in for my past 8 Junior League meet- order. It is crucial in the success of the ings…can you believe I’m finally done? To: Cybelle Santo Domingo League. Love, Amy Cybelle, Next stop…Heading an inter- Love, Erin national conglomerate’s communica- To: Karen Cabrera and Andria Hanley tions department (and a spa day with To: Cheryl Goldstein A President never had it so good…an us.) Cheryl, congratulations on taking the immediate Past President and President- Love, Jennifer and Maria Foundation to a new level. It has been elect who knew when to be quiet and exciting to watch your success. Thank knew when to speak up! I was so blessed To: Bonita Whytehead you. to be sandwiched in between you Congratulations to Bonita on her many My Best, Erin ladies. achievements. She is a tireless and giv- Love, Amy ing worker for our League and many To: Cybelle Santo Domingo other charitable organizations. Thanks Cybelle, Congratulations on how many To: Erin, Alise, Michelle, Bonita, so much. areas of the League your work in com- Christine, Tate, Lisa, Aniella, Susan and From: Linda Blackburn Brown munications has touched. Your silent Katie: Thank you for making it happen hard work have made this year incredi- this year! You’re the best. To: Community Project Chairwomen bly successful. and their committees Love, Erin From: Gail Scott Thank you to the fabulous Community Project Chairwomen and their commit- To: Amy Sussman To: 2004-05 Board of Directors tees who donated over 6000 hours of You Rock!!! Congratulations on a job well done! You time to our community projects. You're Best, Gail created an exciting year and met your incredible! goals at the same time. It’s been a privi- From: Stephanie Demos To: Margaret Nee lege to work with you. Thank you for being such a great liaison Salute! Natalie To: Amy Sussman and the entire Board: these past two years and for your great I salute you and all your accomplish- emails keeping everyone in the loop! ments this year! Great job and a fun Love, Your Sustainer Friends year! From: Mary Lynch Journal • Summer 2005 5 The Junior League of Miami extends

its sincere appreciation to Michael Baer,

with Remy Amerique, for donating the

Pink

for our Annual Meeting

6 Junior League of Miami New Sustainers Sustainers Thank you to the following League members who have given 336 years Farewell from Sustainer Liaison and countless hours of volunteer service to our organization. From Margaret Nee, Sustainer Liaison 2003-05

Joelle Allen, 1997 Dear Sustainers, Nancy Allen, 1998 I would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of Monique Armbrister, 1992 you for your support, encouragement and cooperation over the Susan Bonner, 1993 last two years. I have enjoyed keeping you up-to-date on JLM Sheila Brewer, 1998 news and events. Linda Brown, 1990 I am sending all of you a very heartfelt THANK YOU from Karelia Carbonell, 1996 many of the active members and committee chairs you have helped by donating Karen Clement, 1992 baked goods, volunteer hours, financial support, toys, sneakers…donations of all Tracy Courtney, 1994 kinds! Your donations, involvement and support helped them to be successful in our community. Ashley Cusack, 1992 Thomasina Turner Diggs, 1998 I would also like to take a moment to thank all who have worked on the Sustainer Erin Dupree, 1997 Committee this year: Lynn Hart, Maggie Blake, Teresa Zohn, Mari Kimsey, Jeannett Slesnick, Anna Ehlert, Betsy Tilghman, Betty Brody, Susan McGrath, Melissa Edbrook, 1991 Carol Pawley, Carole Cookson, Becky Matkov, Ellen Oppenheimer, Elise Wood, Kendall Elias, 1998 Kitty Clayman, Tamara Hartnett, Betsy Hoover and Becky Guilford. Catherine Eskra, 1997 Allison Freeland, 1994 It is due to your hard work and great organizational skills that we were able to host many wonderful and fun-filled events. A special note of thanks to Susan McGrath Cheryl Goldstein, 1999 for designing and underwriting all the beautiful invitations we enticed you with this Karen Guy, 1999 year. Angela Harrison, 1995 I have really enjoyed this placement and hope you will Elizabeth Hogan, 2002 continue to be “active” and involved with the JLM Leslie Hoy, 1996 through next year’s Sustainer Liaison, Meg Stamey. Liz Latta, 1991 Kelly Lederman, 1991 Thank you all again, for your kindness, friendship and support, Neca Logan, 2001 Vicki Lukis, 1998 Margaret Megan Lykes, 1999 Flower Arranging Susan McCallion, 1999 Babcock Ranch Tour Angel Michaels, 1999 Holly Miller, 1997 Allison O'Keefe, 1993 Dinah Drier O’Toole 1995 Jennifer Robinson, 1997 Spring Maggi Rossi, 1998 Party Sheri Shoup, 1997 Alice Smith, 2000 Cathy Strafaci, 1997 Shella Sylla, 1998 Shawnn Wieder, 1997

See New Sustainers Photo from Annual Meeting on page 23

Journal • Summer 2005 7 community connections Closing the GAP Helping to make a difference in other communities By Vicki Lopez Lukis

unior League of Miami is once again plight of these young girls whose at-risk share that with her mem- bringing its expertise to other factors have contributed to their path to bership moved me to JLeagues with the sole objective of delinquency. tears. expanding our collective volunteer serv- I spoke to their President, Melanie It was truly miraculous to ices to other communities. It is no secret Saxon, prior to the meeting and she share our GAP work with to our membership that we have taken a gave me some background about the the nearly 70 women leadership role with regards to girls in issue and their League’s consideration. I present who were contemplating detention through our long-standing gave my presentation and, as you might whether to adopt a similar community community partnership with the Girls suspect, there were many tears as I read project for their League. A vote was Advocacy Project (GAP). the reflections from our GAP girls about taken and only 4 of the members voted At the beginning of this League year, I the impact we have had on their lives. against it. So we now have the first met with Amy Sussman, our “fierceless” The Superintendent of the SW League to expand volunteer services to leader, to determine a plan of action Regional Juvenile Detention Center, young girls in detention outside of the that would strengthen our position as Vincent Vurro, was informative as he Miami-Dade community and I am over- emerging “experts” on girls in the juve- shared his expertise of working with whelmed with pride for the Junior nile justice system. She challenged me girls in his center and articulated the League of Miami and its leadership role to “roll out” our GAP project through- many unmet needs that could be met by in making this a reality! out the state to our sister Leagues utiliz- Junior League volunteers. He welcomed All in all, it was a marvelous experience ing my SPAC delegate position. I them with open arms and answered for me and for them. I am thrilled that thought her vision was ambitious, at questions about logistics that lent cred- the first League to take me up on my best, and wondered if I would be able to ibility to the overall presentation. offer to help them begin this project is complete the plan in one short year. At the end of my presentation and just in my hometown. My younger sister, Who could have imagined that she as they were about to vote on whether who lives in Naples and accompanied would be on to something so realistic? to accept this as a community project, a me to the meeting, said she was so Shortly thereafter, I introduced this key member of their leadership was happy to have witnessed what she concept to the Leagues statewide when then moved to give her own personal knows will be the beginning of some- JLM hosted the SPAC Fall Conference. testimony. She said that something I thing big for their community and for The visit to the Miami-Dade Regional had said had hit home with her. [I their organization. She could feel the Juvenile Detention Center and the always like to remind my audience that sea change on the horizon and it was focus group I facilitated with the GAP but for the grace of God go any of us or obvious from the response I got after girls left each SPAC delegate in awe. our children.] It seems that she and her the vote was taken that their member- They unanimously voted to take this 4 siblings were illegitimate as her moth- ship is ready to go on the “inside” and project back to their Leagues in hopes er never married her father. He was an step up to the challenge. I am proud to of encouraging their members to devel- alcoholic and she observed him beating count them in our circle and look for- op a Junior League GAP-like project her mother on nearly a daily basis. She ward to seeing other Leagues join us in much like the one they had witnessed moved into drugs but miraculously our powerful work. • firsthand here in Miami. I have since never got into trouble. She was sure that been traveling around the state address- she was one of those ing memberships who have expressed a that but for the grace desire to learn more about our work of God escaped what with these extraordinary girls. surely would have been a life in and out On April 19, I traveled to Lee County at of the juvenile justice the invitation of the Junior League of system. Today, she is Fort Myers. They had invited me to a successful and pro- speak on our GAP program and the ductive member of many successes that we had experi- her community. She enced in the four years in which we is a tribute to surviv- have partnered with GAP. I knew it was ing much adversity a huge opportunity to humanize the and her courage to

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Journal • Summer 2005 9 community impact 2005-2006 What Makes Community Projects You Angry? Big Brothers Big Sisters By Andria Hanley CHARLEE Mentoring Moms t a recent Foundation event I enjoyed a conversation and want to share it with you. A very wise sustainer (Karen CHARLEE Creative Expressions AThrockmorton) was talking with a group of actives about Children’s Bereavement Center volunteer commitments and posed an interesting question. She asked us to think about what makes us most angry. Then she said, Family Learning Partnership – “Whatever comes to mind is where you should focus your volunteer Building a Family of Readers time.” For some, it was animal rights, others children’s issues. Family Resource Center – Hurwit Nursery For me it was cancer, naturally, but something else too. I thought Girls Advocacy Project about Jessica Lunsford. Now THAT is something that makes me angry. And I thought about us, as an organization and what we do. Inn Transition North I realized two things. One, that thanks to sustainers who have Inn Transition South done it before us, we have become very good, in fact excellent, at helping women and children who have been abused. We should, and do, care very much about them. But the second thing I real- Community Grants ized is what made me angry. We need to do something to elimi- nate the problem. We must be proactive AND reactive. Just like Angel Flight Southeast MADD women, we need to let our voices be heard. We have to let our legislators know that we want a national registry of sex Continental Societies, Inc. offenders as well as tracking devices for life. From what I know Dade County Bar Association Legal about the issue, the behavior does not go away or correct itself. Aid Society That being said, we need to know if they are in our neighbor- hoods or near our children’s schools. PAC Chair Carol Bryant Kristi House, Inc. talked about this at our April General Membership Meeting. She Notre-Dame d'Haiti Summer Camp encouraged us to go to www.miamidade.gov to see if there are offenders near your home. The good news is our statewide SPAC has already done something about it. They have released a statement telling legislators how the majority of our 24,000 members feel about this issue. I wonder what comes to mind when you ask yourself what makes you angry. I hope it is something the League is doing something about. If not, and if it fits into our mission, pro- pose that we take it on as a project next year, through our program devel- opment process. Project REACH I left the lunch thinking about anger. Anger, I realized over a relaxing cup of coffee, is a good thing. Thank you Karen, and all the sustainers who make us think and drive us to do what is right! • 10 Junior League of Miami TILLIE FOWLER Junior League Remembers Trailblazer illie Fowler, one of the Junior organizational development and inno- and Infrastructure Committee and League of Jacksonville’s most vative planning was evident. chaired the subcommittee on Oversight recognizable members, passed Investigations and Emergency T Mrs. Fowler often credited the Junior away March 2, 2005. An avid supporter Management. She was the Deputy League for fueling her passion for com- of the community, former Congress- Majority Whip for six years. munity involvement and getting her woman Fowler joined the Junior League interested in politics. Even after becom- She received the U.S. Navy’s in 1975. ing a Sustainer (alumnus), Tillie contin- Distinguished Public Service Award and A natural leader, Tillie served on the ued to support the Junior League as a the Department of Defense Medal for Public Affairs Committee in 1980 mentor, advisor and friend. Distinguished Public Service – the which worked on the Child Welfare highest civilian awards given by both – Each year, the Junior League honors the Task Force and Public Education. for her efforts to ensure a strong mili- achievements of Mrs. Fowler through Advocating for teacher salaries and tary. the awarding of the Tillie K. Fowler standards, a lifetime commitment to Community Service Award. The award After leaving Congress, Mrs. Fowler education and advocacy began. Other recognizes a commitment to outstand- was appointed to the Commission on leadership positions included chairing ing volunteer leadership. the Future of the Aerospace Industry by the Education Committee and the the Speaker of the House and the Community Research Committee. Mrs. Fowler was elected to the Center for Strategic & International Jacksonville City Council in 1985 and As President of the Junior League in Studies named her to its Distinguished became the body’s first female presi- 1982-83, Tillie exemplified integrity, Congressional Fellows panel. Defense dent. A Republican, Tillie was elected to openness and a clear vision. Her gift for Secretary Donald Rumsfeld appointed Congress in 1992, winning a seat that her to the Defense Policy Board had been held by a Advisory Committee in 2001. In May Democrat for 42 2003, she was named the first women years. During her chair of the Defense Policy Board. eight-year tenure A Personal Touch Fitness in the House of Tillie quietly changed the world Sensitive Personal Training Representatives, through an unwavering commitment to she served on the public service. Her grace, strength and House Armed vision will be greatly missed. Our Services committee, thoughts and prayers are with the Sibyl Adams the Transportation Fowler family. • Certified and Insured  National CPR Certification Reiki Master “The work of the JUNIOR LEAGUE Postpartum Weight loss, Firming and Toning has changed the lives of thousands Fitness Evaluation of women and children over the Fat Reduction Strength and Flexibility years. I have seen it and watched Shaping and Toning it…I was so honored to be recog- No Gym Membership Necessary nized by such a group. Thank you We come to you, morning, noon or night! for your kind words.” Tel: (786) 395-1588 [email protected] –Sharon Langer, Legal Aid Fax: (305) 969-0676 

Journal • Summer 2005 11 membership matters Provisionals Commencement Celebration Caps Year n April 19, 2005 at the Miami City Club, the 3. Beautifying Provisionals, along with the Provisional Committee Hurwitt Oand several Board Members, celebrated the Crisis Nursery and Library: Painting the Nursery, creating Provisional Class’s acceptance into active membership to the mobiles for the cribs and collecting DVDs for the children. Junior League of Miami. 4. Project Reach Halloween Party: Taking the children from Big Brothers Big Sisters to Seaquarium for a Halloween Party. After welcoming the Provisionals to the festivities, Jackie 5. Project Reach Field Trip: Taking the children from Big Crabill and Alison Simon, recounted the successes of the year Brothers Big Sisters to Gameworks for fun, games and and their appreciation for the hard work of the Provisional prizes. Class. League President Amy Sussman congratulated the 6. Gladstone Field Trip to the Miami City Ballet’s Nutcracker: women on their new active status and praised them on their The girls at the center enjoyed the ballet, received goody many accomplishments during the year. Berta Blecke, bags the day of the event and received holiday cards and Sustainer and Key Note speaker for the evening, spoke to the nutcrackers after the event to remind them of the trip. women about making the most of their membership in the 7. Gladstone Holiday Party: The girls at the center enjoyed League as well the League’s power to make a difference a festive party with goody bags and good cheer. throughout our community. Berta’s words and account of her 8. Field Trip for Hurwitt Crisis Nursery Children to the commitment to community service were an excellent inspira- Humane Society's Adoption Center in North Miami tion for our new Actives. Lastly, President-Elect Andria Beach: The kids got a tour, played with kittens and puppies Hanley spoke to the women about active requirements and and enjoyed a nice lunch followed by arts and crafts. • challenged them to fulfill their commitment to the League with enthusiasm and passion. The new actives also received The Provisional Committee is proud and pleased to the Junior League video, Our Miami: The Magic City, as a welcome the following women into active membership: token for their hard work as Provisionals. Kimberly Albanes Jill Falke Tara Muir The evening concluded with each Mentor Group’s account of Claudia Alegrett Yolanda Farias Besty Nolan Elisha Anagnostis Cori Franco Jacqueline Ortega their Mentor Group project. The Mentor Group projects Chandra Iglesias- Staci Fraser Kendall Pryles were extremely successful this year and included: Balsera Roxana Garciga Melissa Schumacher Aimee Barusch Vanessa Gilyard Mieke Renkens 1. ITS Sneaker Drive: Providing sneakers to the women and Justine Berlet Silvana Giuffrida Scripps children of ITS and giving a party to hand out the sneakers. Lisa Bernardo Lauren Hunt Dana Seiber 2. ITN Library and Celebration Ice Cream Party: Outfitting Lauren Billingslea Jacqueline Kristi Shepherd ITN with a library and DVD player, collecting books and Caroline Blake Kassebaum Julie Shiell DVDs for the Library and hosting an ice cream party for Melissa Moore Mary Killeen-Griffith Melissa Silva the women and children of ITN. Bonafonte Allison Kulach Kara Skelley Kameelah Brown Julianne Lake Blair Sonville Nicole Brown Betty Llorente Amy Stone Susana Callau Christina Lunsford Tara Sullivan Brigid Finerty Cech Maria Maloof Jean Voglino Etain Connor Nicole McAree Emily Weinstein Heather Curtis Jennifer Miller Kellie Wilcox Christa Davis Josie Mira-Deneroff Catherine Woods

12 Junior League of Miami JLM Directory Now at Your Fingertips By Valerie Harvey reat news! You can now make your own meeting attendance, and search for other members by place- personal information changes on our ment, last name, business or membership status. new, secure, online membership direc- G We encourage you to check out this great feature and update tory. Check out this new feature of the JLM your member information online. We will also continue to Website on your Members/Actives page. accept mail-in changes as well. Send all changes to Betsy Your individual password to enter this new site Harper at [email protected] or call (305) 461-2779. • was given to you with your new placement at the Annual Meeting or, it was mailed to you shortly afterwards. Please Thank you to Jamie Adams who donated and log in and review/edit your individual profile (address, tele- delivered lovely topiaries with new phone, numbers and personal info) before July 15 so that we can print an up to date Directory in August for the September ceramic containers for JLM Headquarters! General Membership Meeting. In the coming League year, you will be able to make continuous updates, check monthly

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Journal • Summer 2005 13 New Faces & New Volunteers! By Jennifer Pfleger, Membership Chair

pring has been busy Heather will be fantastic in this posi- A special thank you goes out to the for the Membership tion! Her dynamic personality and entire Membership Committee: Wendy SOutreach commit- boundless energy are contagious. I am Allen, Heather Almaguer, Jessica tee. We have been confident she’ll continue to inspire Bennett-Porto, Allison Holly, Denie recruiting new volunteers more women to get involved in JLM. Freyer, Gretchen Kirtley, Kristen and spreading the word Martino, Katie Newcomm and Meg Thank you to all the JLM actives and about JLM’s impact in the community. Stamey. I am thrilled to have worked sustainers who encouraged family mem- with such a great committee. I truly Our committee held Open Houses at bers, friends, neighbors, and co-workers appreciate your efforts to make the JLM Headquarters in January, March to attend an Open House and find out Prospective members feel welcome. You and April. We were excited by the num- more about the Junior League. We all are amazing and true ambassadors ber of Prospective Members who appreciate your help in increasing our for JLM! attended each event. These dynamic volunteers and expanding our efforts in women can’t wait to get involved with making a difference in the community. Thank you to Jackie Crabill, Andria JLM and are looking forward to starting Hanley, Vicky Hucks, Susan Lerner, A big thank you to Jeannett Slesnick their Provisional Year this fall. Cybelle Santo Domingo, Alison Simon, who helped spread the word about JLM Amy Sussman, and Candace Vassillion In addition, we did outreach at the In and how to get involved. We appreciate for speaking at the Open Houses. You Style event in April. It was a wonderful you informing women in the communi- made JLM come alive for the women opportunity for women attending the ty know about upcoming Open Houses attending. And another round of event to learn about JLM community in your bulletin, “Jeannett’s Journal.” applause to new actives Kara Skelley projects and how to join the Junior A round of applause goes to Erin Knight and Melissa Schumacher who spoke to League. Many of these women attended for getting the Membership Committee the Prospective Members at the Open the April Open House and will start involved in National Women’s Heart Houses. You both really gave great their training year in September. Day Health Fair We appreciate your insight to the Provisional Course and As June approaches, Heather Almaguer efforts to let us hold an outreach at the how joining JLM has made a difference is getting ready to take over as event. It was a big success and wonder- in your lives! Membership Chair for 2005-06. ful opportunity to recruit new members! Finally, a huge thank you to Cybelle Santo Domingo for helping to design the Membership Outreach packets and signs we used this year. You really helped us get the JLM message and brand out. Thank you for printing our nametags, invitations, helping with our e-vites, agendas and much more. We couldn’t have done it without your expertise. You’re truly the best! •

JLM Wish List The Communications Council is looking for the following: • contacts for invites • office supply donations • letter folding machine • PC program donations for kids • commercial laser color printer donation • digital cameras • gifts for awards (year end and Community Service) • projection screen If you can help, please contact Valery Harvey: [email protected] •

14 Junior League of Miami Board Reception Welcomes New Leaders

n Thursday May 5th another buffet. Bright pink flowers, starfish, rib- The event was held in Amy’s home the rite of passage occurred for bon and accessories adorned the table. prior year as well and many Board mem- Oleaders in the Junior League of The spirited pink color first turned up at bers remarked how quickly the year had Miami, the Incoming-Outgoing Board our much heralded outreach booth at passed. Four of the existing Board mem- Reception. As our volunteer year drew the InStyle event on South Beach. bers have had babies in this term includ- to a close, the existing Board of ing; Lauren Harrison (twins), Jen The color was approved of by so many Directors, 17 strong, invited Andria Green, Stephanie Demos and Leanne members and non-members alike, that it Hanley and her new Board to a cham- Tellam. Those happy moments seemed was adopted as JLM’s unofficial new pagne reception at the home of Amy to put the year into a balanced perspec- look. InStyle Magazine dubbed us as Sussman. The purpose of the reception tive for the Board. the best looking booth on the beach. is to welcome new Leadership into our Andria Hanley, incoming President, has The evening marked one of quiet esteemed organization and is always even used bright pink on the cover of repose for the old Board and an excited hosted by the existing Board. the usually bland Placement Bulletin. “I kick-off for the new group. They really Board Members feasted on caviar pie, think we are an upbeat, fun-loving appreciated the lovely reception in their crab dip and sushi as they indulged with group of women that is consistently honor and will be doing the same for individual ….complete coming together to change our commu- Susan Lerners’ Board in a few short with a straw. The new hot-pink theme nity for the better…pink really reflects months. A great evening was had by all for JLM once again turned up on the that sentiment,” she said. in attendance. • Outgoing Leaders Celebrate the Year he final Board of Directors meet- Fritters, Grilled Churrasco Steak with And what a video presentation indeed. ing of the Junior League of Yuca and Roasted Garlic Mofongo Created by Vice President of TMiami was held on Tuesday May Vidalia Onion Escabeche, among oth- Communications Cybelle Santo 3rd in a private room at “Carmen The ers. The dinner ended on a bittersweet Domingo, the video was both a funny Restaurant” across the street from our note with the arrival of Upside down and poignant reflection of the year. historic headquarters. Pineapple Cake with Roasted President Amy Sussman had tears in her Macadamia Nut and Captain Morgan eyes and a quiver in her voice for her Hosted by Amy Sussman, the event was Spiced Rum Sauce, Yum! final thank you and farewell speech to a hearty thank you to the Board for her Board. She was especially grateful to their year-long unwavering dedication Among the usual year-end business of Andria Hanley for her support as well. to JLM. The menu was a delicious pair- approving the budget for next year and ing of with some of Chef making all of the necessary membership The meeting was adjourned to laughter Carmen’s specialties including; Florida status changes, the Board had a chance and applause for so many jobs that were Lobster and Avocado Terrine with Key to preview the year-end video for the well done. • Lime Mayonnaise and Crispy Plantain Annual Meeting. Congratulations! Leadership Awards Super Leaguers September: Cybelle Santo Domingo September: Betsy Harper, Transfer Liaison October: Cheryl Goldstein October: Tonya Bredemeider, Chili November: Vicki Lukis and Katie Lane-Arriola November: Jennifer Pfleger and Jana Hertz December: Kristin Pearce December: Melissa Edbrooke, Inn Transition South January: Juliet Bianca January: Kara Nordstrom Wells & Sheri Shoup, WWMD February: Erin Knight February: Melissa Farrell March: Katie Lane Arriola March: Jennifer Buttrick and Christina Urena

Journal • Summer 2005 15 fundraiser focus It’s Par-Tee Time! Second Annual Golf Tournament Slated e are proud to present the Second Annual Golf WTournament at The Links at ABOVE: Sheri Shoup tees up at The Links. Key Biscayne on Friday, October 14, 2005. Please save the date! Tournament and sponsorship details as Can’t come out and play golf? Not to well as online registration will be avail- worry! You can still support the able during the summer on the JLM tournment by purchasing raffle tick- website, or contact Co-Chairs Mallorie ets, a hole sponsorship, a "Mulligan" Marshall and Tina Towery to lend your for your favorite player, or a free shot support. of competitive golf for fun and prizes. from the tournament golf pro! Just like last year, the day will start with Stick around for the evening award cer- We’re looking 4-wood to seeing you on a fantastic lunch, followed by 18 holes emony with special recognition for all The Links! • tournament winners and sponsors. Looking Ahead...2005-06 Fundraisers JLM Golf Tournament - Friday, October 14, 2005 Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon - Sunday, November 20, 2005 80th Anniversary Kickoff Event - Date TBD Community Partners

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16 Junior League of Miami Thank you, Community Partners!

The Junior League of Miami, Inc. extends its sincere gratitude to 2004-05 Community Partners

1 PHILANTHROPIST Royal Caribbean International, Inc.

2 ADVOCATE Bill Ussery Motors, Inc. Esslinger, Wooten & Maxwell, Inc. Publix Super Market Charities, Inc. 3 BENEFACTOR Ashley Brinson Cusack Douglas & Peggy Hudson Inktel Direct, Inc. Northern Trust Bank Leanna and Steven Marks United Capital Markets, Inc.

4 VISIONARY Diane & Allen de Olazarra Vicky & Bert Hucks Montica Jewelry

5 PROMOTOR Julia & David Bianchi Keen Battle & Co. Gretchen & Todd Kirtley Jeannett Slesnick

6 SUPPORTER Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Arriola Andria & Al Hanley Elizabeth Johnson 2004-05 JLM Board of Directors North Dade Medical Foundation

7 CONTRIBUTOR

Teresa Acosta Ann Kashmer Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Agatston Joshua & Susan Lerner Angones, McClure & Garcia, P.A. Meredith Mills Gabiel Bach, P.A. Ian Osur, P.A. Marilyn Cesarano, P.A. Lauri Waldman Ross, P.A. Keith Chasin, P.A. Rodriguez & Aronson, P.A. Corbishley Family Stanley & Susan Rosenblatt Family Foundation Cavanaughs Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Barbara Green, P.A. RTK Personal Services, Inc. Josephs, Jack & Miranda, P.A. John & Diane Scrivani Kozyak, Tropin & Throckmorton, P.A. Jerome Wolfson, P.A. Kubicki & Draper, P.A. Woodard & North, P.A. Kutner, Rubinoff & Bush, P.A. Yanowitch Law Center

1 Over $75,000 in in-kind donations 5 $3,000 (single or multi-year donations/pledges) 2 $30,000 (multi-year donations/pledges) 6 $1,000-$1,500 (single or multi-year donations/pledges) 3 $10,000-$15,000 (single or multi-year donations/pledges) 7 2004-2005 donations up to $999.00 4 $5,000 (single or multi-year donations/pledges)

Journal • Summer 2005 17 COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD Welcome New Liaison Erin Knight!

By Keith Landon, Community Advisory Board Liaison 2004-05 Keith Landon Erin Knight ven as we begin to “wade” into the It is likely that a new nomination touch with our all-member emails over waters of what promises to be a process for new CAB members will the summer and through the Journal, Ebright and exciting future for JLM begin in earnest in Fall 2005, and Erin and look out for our nomination form. next year, Nordstrom Diva Erin Knight and Andria will be eager to have some As always, please feel free to contact is preparing to work seamlessly with our wonderful new faces join our organiza- Andria, Erin or me with any and all best and brightest group of Community tion as our own best advocates. Think ideas. Advisory Board members ever! We are about contacts you might have through Thanks to each of my wonderful CAB planning our transition, but your job as your churches and synagogues; your members this year for all their support JLM Active, Provisional and Sustaining offices and other civic and volunteer of our many, many unique and fabulous- members this summer is to begin to organizations of which you are a part. ly successful events! • think about “recruiting” some of the In particular, we are looking to continue best and brightest in our community to to diversify our join our already-fabulous team. wonderful cadre R of CAB members. C ECIPE Working in this position has allowed Is there someone Tiramisu ORNER me an opportunity to see up-close the in the arts or per- level of commitment each one of our forming arts By Juliet Bianca members makes to the greater Miami- community who Dade county community, to say noth- might make a 2 tablespoons instant espresso ing of their commitment to our organi- great member? 1 cup hot water zation and its role in our ever-changing It’s up to YOU to 8 tablespoons brandy, divided in half society! decide. Keep in 2 cups (1 pint) heavy whipping cream 1 cup sugar 16 oz. mascarpone cheese 2 yolks of large eggs 2 packages (7 oz. each) of crisp Lady Fingers 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Set medium size bowl (or the bowl of electric mixer) in the freezer to chill. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water in a pie pan. Stir in 4 tablespoons of brandy, and set aside. In the chilled bowl, whip heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on high until thick. Add sugar, mascarpone cheese, egg yolks and remaining brandy. Beat at medium speed until combined. Beat on high speed until thick and fluffy with the consistency of whipped cream.

Divide mascarpone mixture, lady fingers and cocoa powder into thirds. Dip each lady finger into the dissolved espresso, coating both sides quickly without letting them get soggy. Place lady fingers side by side in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Spread a third of the mascar- pone mixture on top. Then sift a third of the cocoa powder on top. Repeat this process two more times. Chill until ready to serve.

18 Junior League of Miami future focus The Junior League Foundation

he sun was shining and there were hats galore for the Junior TLeague of Miami Foundation, Inc.’s “Hats Off to You” Spring Brunch at the home of Amy Sussman. Many attendees wore beautiful Spring Bonnets much like the feathered creation that adorned the invitation to this special event. The invitation really set the tone, and some ladies hats were adorned with fresh flowers, bows, ribbons and more. Two of the bonnets were custom designed especially for this event. It was all very festive. The brunch was held to honor the 1926 Society members of the Foundation and to thank them for their contributions to the Ronni W. Bermont Endowment Fund for Community Projects. Cheryl Goldstein, Foundation President, announced new contributions of almost Members of a one-week cruise for $50,000 for a current total of more than two aboard any Royal Caribbean $630,000 in the Endowment Fund. International ship to a choice of Cheryl said that we are well on our way destinations. The lucky winner to achieving our goal of $1 million. was Lauren Harrison! You too Leslie Rivera was then introduced as the could be a lucky winner by join- incoming President of the Foundation ing the 1926 SOCIETY. For infor- and Sara Herald gave a brief history of mation on how to join contact the Ronni W. Bermont Endowment Elaine Tatum at 305-793-0540. their contributions in making our first Fund for Community Projects. The JLM Foundation Board would like annual “Hats Off to You” Spring Brunch to extend our thanks to Amy Sussman Adding to the festivities was the sur- a success! • prise drawing for all 1926 Society and Royal Caribbean International for

which resulted in more than $30,000 relocat- Spotlight: in donations to the Ronni Bermont ing her Endowment Fund for Community family Projects. After she completed this to task, she began to organize the 1926 Miami Elaine Tatum Society Recognition Luncheon at Beach Immediate Past President Amy after Sussman’s home. The event was such selling her a hit that it will be continued for recently laine Tatum has been invaluable years to come by the Foundation. renovated home to the newly formed in historic Coral EFoundation Board by both sit- Gables. Elaine will continue to sit on ting on the Board of Directors and Elaine is married to G. Robert and they have a three-year-old daughter, the Foundation Board because they chairing the 1926 Society Luncheon. will not let her leave. Thanks for such Elaine spearheaded the creation of Rose. Elaine has recently acquired her real estate license and will be a great year for the Foundation, the Foundation’s brochure last Fall Elaine! •

Journal • Summer 2005 19 news of note An Evening with Susan Jordan of Jordan

Winery in Napa Valley By Amy E. Sussman n Wednesday April 27th more and went to college in Winter Park, that 100 sustainers, actives and Florida, the site of Rollins College. She Ofriends of The Junior League of holds a fond place in her heart for The Miami joined together in a tasting Junior League, and will be offering the to benefit our Foundation. Foundation an exclusive opportunity for six people to stay at the for a Hosted by South Miami retailer House weekend. Stay tuned for more details on & Paper and featuring the wines of the this exciting auction opportunity. exclusive Napa Valley purveyor Jordan Winery, the event showcased the new Brenda Ibanez-Lopez, the owner of sterling silver wine accessory collection House & Paper, greeted guests and created by owner Susan Jordan. treated them to a tasting of the note- worthy Jordan as well as evening’s sales, as well as the ticket price Small in scope, but rich in tradition the their . Hors d’oeu- accessories ranged from sterling silver for the event, to The Junior League of vres were chosen by Sandra Jordan as Miami’s Foundation. candle snuffers, to large champagne just the right pairing for her wines and buckets and beyond. A highlight were were catered by Sara Sharpe. The event Owner Ibanez-Lopez also offered a per- the olive branch inspired handmade fur- took place at the home of Junior League centage of sales for the week following nishings. of Miami President, Amy Sussman. the event on all of the wine accessories to the Foundation as well. She said, “I Susan Jordan, a sustainer in The Junior House & Paper will continue to carry League of San Francisco, was so pleased had been meaning to do something for the entire line of wine accessories in Amy and the League this year and this to be back in South Florida. She gradu- their South Miami store and donated a ated from Fort Lauderdale High School seemed like a great fit.” A great fit portion of the proceeds from that indeed. •

20 Junior League of Miami Endowment Fund Assuring Solid Future he Jr. League of Miami Foundation surpasses over $50,000 in individual contributions for 2004-2005! It makes perfect sense to ensure that our signature projects will be funded for their life! As the Ronni W. Bermont Endowment Fund for TCommunity Project increases, so does the investment income that is generated by our assets! Thank you to the fol- lowing new contributors since the last Journal:

1926 SOCIETY • PILLAR OF THE FUTURE • $5,000–$9,999 Cheryl Goldstein

1926 SOCIETY • BUILDER OF THE FUTURE • $1,926–$4,999 Mary Huston • Lindy Colson • Kate Callahan • Vivianne Wicker

COMMUNITY DONOR • $500–$999 Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Cole in Memory of Muriel Rice Lynch Rizzo

OTHER DONORS Georgina Angones Holly Freyre Tara Muir Holly Battle Beatrice Garner Elizabeth Muraro Michele Battle Maureen Gragg Margaret Nee Thorne Beckham Lori Haas Elizabeth Oliver Karen Boyd Joan Higbee Ellen Oppenheimer Paula Brockway Miriam Hutson Lyn Pannone Natalie Brown – In memory of Linda Johnson Betty Park Audrey Fetscher Pamela Johnson Beth Savoldelli Jane Camuso Lynn Liddell Catherine Schechter Brigid Cech Karen McCammon Morgan Smith Kathleen Evans-Dabney Elizabeth McCarthy Carol Walker Jill Falke Susan McGrath Libby Witherspoon – In memory of Marianne Farrey Meredith Mills Karen Cabrera’s mother Paula Fay Alesia Mogul Bonita Whytehead Nancy Franklin Lena Moylan Elise Wood

An Evening with Jordan Winery

Journal • Summer 2005 21 Looking for a year-end gift idea?

Want to reward a great beaux arts friend or volunteer? Art Camp - 2005 Summer • 6 sessions, June 6-August 12 Why not select from Fall Friday/Saturday • 2 eight-week sessions our very own JLM Holiday Break • 2 one-week sessions embroidered Lands’ Winter Friday/Saturday • 2 eight-week sessions End merchandise?

Camp and classes are held year round in the To order, please detach the form Children’s Pavilion at the Lowe Art Museum, below and send it to 1301 Stanford Drive, on University of Miami campus. Headquarters. Children ages 5-12 explore various art techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, Any questions, please contact paper maché, ceramics and much more! Valerie Harvey at 954-767-0350 or [email protected] Contact us at 305-668-8499 or [email protected] Secure online ordering also available on the JLM Website.

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__Washed Twill Cap ($26.75)Please note that orders will be $______Tote Bag ($37.45) grouped and then processed. $______Beach Towel ($32.10)Your credit card will be $______charged when the order is __Short Sleeve Mesh Polo Shirt ($37.45) (circle size) S M Lprocessed. Please allow up to $______Grand Total Enclosed 8 weeks for delivery. $______Payment ❑ Check ❑ Credit Card # ______Exp. ______Checks should be made payable to the Junior League of Miami, Inc. and sent to 713 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Thank you for your purchase! 22 Junior League of Miami Annual Meeting Celebration See more photos on the Web: www.juniorleagueofmiami.com/gallery

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Journal • Summer 2005 23 For the latest, up-to-date Calendar of JLM events, activities, meetings and deadlines, check online: juniorleagueofmiami.com

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