All covers_HN Covers Witer 11/12/13 2:33 PM Page 4 All covers_HN Covers Witer 11/12/13 2:33 PM Page 4 Winter 2019/2020 T H E J U N I O R L E A G U E O F H O U S T O N , I N C . 1811 Briar Oaks Lane Houston, Texas 77027 713.622.4191 fax 713.622.3160 HOUSTON NEWS www.jlh.org WINTER 2019/2020 SEWELL PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. OF HOUSTON, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE HOUSTON NEWS HOUSTON Houston Dallas Grapevine SewellCadillac.com JOURNEY WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE Hope for a healthy future Steadfast When you’re little, nothing comforts you quite like your mother’s touch. Time marches on, but a mother’s love never does; its imprint stays with you forever. Likewise, a woman’s experience giving birth often stays with her in vivid detail for the rest of her life. That’s one reason why we believe women should be in charge of choosing the delivery they want – midwife or OB, natural or medicated, VBAC or C-section – while we stand by with the experience and expertise to ensure medical needs are met. Here for life. Juliana’s care at Texas Children’s Hospital began in the months before her birth because of a severe congenital heart defect. Her family feared the worst when she was also born prematurely. But when she was 17 days old, Juliana received a new heart—and her family received the hope they were seeking. Texas Children’s is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for all those who come to us for treatment, from before birth into their adult lives. Your donation can help us do just that and give children like Juliana the best chance for a happy and healthy future. Donate today at give.texaschildrens.org © 2020 Texas Children’s Hospital. All rights reserved. PFW_212750_19 PFW_212750_19_ad_HFL_OB_MeganB_JLH.indd 1 12/2/19 3:57 PM 01 2019–2020 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEWS WINTER 2019/2020 HOUSTON BUDGET DIRECTOR Vanessa Stabler COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR JeNeika Smith Boone COMMUNITY IMPACT DIRECTOR – CULTURE AND ENRICHMENT Sarah Brents Dennis COMMUNITY IMPACT DIRECTOR – EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP Sameka Wood COMMUNITY IMPACT DIRECTOR – FAMILY SUPPORT Casey Jo Chapman COMMUNITY IMPACT DIRECTOR – HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Catherine Zarate Watkins COMMUNITY IMPACT DIRECTOR – NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH Geré Cole COMMUNITY VICE PRESIDENT Kalinda Ilesha Campbell DEVELOPMENT VICE PRESIDENT Julie Danvers Baughman DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Helyna Bledsoe DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Elizabeth Thompson Smith DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE – DEVELOPMENT Amanda Boffone DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE – FINANCE Megan A. Ryan FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Katherine “Katie” Bailey Grahmann MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT Amanda Lauren Hanks PRESIDENT Jayne Sheehy Johnston PRESIDENT-ELECT Rachel Podsednik Regan RECORDING SECRETARY Leslie Bramlett Keyes STRATEGIC PLANNING DIRECTOR Abbey Roberson SUSTAINER ADVISOR Kristen Kors Buck TEA ROOM DIRECTOR Lauren Rae Brown TRAINING AND EDUCATION DIRECTOR Courtney Fairchild Durham 02 HOUSTON NEWS STAFF 2019/2020 | | EDITOR Sara-Nell Van Lant CONTRIBUTORS WRITER Sarah Davidson SUSTAINER WRITERS Allyson Cook Peggy Roe SUSTAINER ADVISOR Melissa Midori Matsu THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. OF HOUSTON, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE COMMUNICATIONS Sarah Davidson Allyson Cook Peggy Roe DIRECTOR Writer Sustainer Writer Sustainer Writer JeNeika Boone COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer “Jenn” Lord DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Lindsey Falconer FINANCE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Lindsey Raspino MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS Melissa Matsu Elizabeth Garcia Judy Peterson MANAGER Sustainer Advisor Ad Sales Chairman Photography Chairman Katherine “Katie” Doyle TEA ROOM COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer Edwards AD SALES CHAIRMAN Elizabeth Roath Garcia AD SALES ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN Heather Sturlese PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN Judith “Judy” Peterson Katherine Doyle Jennifer Edwards Lindsey Falconer Membership Tea Room Development PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Communications Manager Communications Manager Communications Manager CHAIRMAN Alicia Layfield PHOTOGRAPHERS Patricia “Tricia” Jackson Amber Jones Haylie Lehtovaara DESIGN Limb Design PRINTING Bayside Printing The Junior League of Houston, Inc. is an organization of women Jennifer Lord Lindsey Raspino JeNeika Boone committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of Community Finance Communications Communications women, and improving communities through the effective action and Communications Manager Manager Director leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Houston News is published in the winter and spring. The Junior League office is located at 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, Texas 77027, 713.622.4191, www.jlh.org. Contents of Houston News may not be reprinted or reproduced without permission from The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Copyright 2020 by The Junior League of Houston, Inc. All rights reserved. 03 | WINTER 2019/2020 HOUSTON NEWS WINTER 2019/2020 HOUSTON PUBLICATION: Junior League INSERTION: THIS ISN’T January 2020 MATERIALS DUE: 12.13.19 JOB NUMBER: MHH-2019 Advertising-Dec PATIENT CLIENT: Memorial Hermann JOB NAME: NewStart- YourLossTheirGain 30499-9. LIVE: 7.5” x 10” SIZE: 8.5” x 11” BLEED: 8.75” x 11.25” THIS IS EMMA. COLORS: 4cp; 150ls; SWOP FORMAT: Press Ready PDF 24/7 PEDIATRIC COVERAGE. ONE-OF-A-KIND PERSONALIZED CARE. With over 40 specialty programs, we’re able to put your chil- dren exactly where they need to be - first. 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OF HOUSTON, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE CONTENTS THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. 06 3 6 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY PROJECTS 1 0 3 7 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR THANKING OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS 13 40 MAKING A DIFFERENCE LUNCH WITH SANTA AROUND THE WORLD 4 3 1 8 HOUSTON ZOO AFTER DARK CHARITY BALL ROUNDTABLE 4 4 24 BRENNAN’S HAPPY HOUR JOANIE AMACKER HALEY 2019 ADELAIDE LOVETT BAKER AWARD WINNER 46 FASHION UNLOCKED 2 8 SECRET GARDEN 50 2020 CHARITY BALL UNDERWRITERS PASSING THE GAVEL 30 52 PEACE MEALS MAGIC PUMPKIN PARADE STYLE SHOW 3 4 AFTERNOON TEA 54 IN THE TEAROOM ADVERTISER INDEX 05 | WINTER 2019/2020 HOUSTON NEWS WINTER 2019/2020 HOUSTON Colette Lola 11.14 • 8lb 4oz • 18in Higher success rates come from better clinics. For over 30 years, CCRM’s leading fertility science, labs and treatments have helped turn hopeless journeys into speechless moments. Learn how CCRM can help build your family. The First Name in Fertility. ccrmivf.com/houston Formerly Houston IVF (713) 465-1211 06 | | LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.“ -- Nelson Henderson THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC. OF HOUSTON, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE In June, League members were invited about the skills they developed and how these to celebrate the reveal of the theme for skills enabled them to better the community the 2019 – 2020 League year “Bloom well beyond their League years. Where You Are Planted” at an event in the This issue also features the story of a courtyard at Brennan’s of Houston. It was League volunteer who has taken a piece of fitting to kick off the year in the building Junior League with her as she lays down new that was the League’s first home, given that the annual theme roots halfway across the world. The personal journey of this is a celebration of the League’s history and ongoing renewal. volunteer tells a wonderful story of the impact of connection For nearly a century, the Junior League of Houston has and mentorship that is possible in the League. empowered women, strengthened the Houston community Lastly, there is no better example of a committed and and improved the lives of those we touch through our accomplished leader with a servant heart than Adelaide mission. This year alone, the League’s 1,500+ active and Lovett Baker Award winner Joanie Amacker Haley, provisional members will contribute nearly 100,000 hours featured in this issue. of service, accompanied by more than $1,000,000 in grants Each of these stories highlight the Junior League of and funding. Houston’s mission in action: to promote voluntarism, Our members are, and have always been, committed and to develop the potential of women, and to improve accomplished leaders who identify community needs and communities through the effective action and leadership of develop innovative responses to those needs. In this issue, trained volunteers. you will read about several members – past and present – I am mindful that the League could not continue to who are full of gifts, talents and potential that have enabled bloom without our dedicated volunteers, partners and the League to grow and flourish. advocates. Whether you are a member, a community An interview with past Charity Ball Chairmen is partner or a donor, we are grateful for your support as we featured in this edition highlighting the way that the League near our centennial year and continue to “Bloom Where has evolved over time to remain impactful. The dynamic We Are Planted”! women who execute the League’s largest fundraiser reminisce SINCERELY, JAYNE JOHNSTON PRESIDENT Believe in change Today is the day to start a new journey. It takes courage to seek help for the stresses of life like depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns, including addiction. And that’s why we’re here — to support you on your journey. Our caring, experienced therapists and doctors can help you uncover the underlying issues that may be aecting you, chart a course to good mental health and help you discover the full possibilities of tomorrow.