www.jltampa.org THE FALL 2016 SANDSPUR MAKING OUR MARK Influence 2 | Fall 2016 www.jltampa.org | 3 CHRISSY DOLIGALSKI Editor, The Sandspur INFLUENCE: Active Since 2014 GETTING TO THE HEART OF OUR LEAGUE CHRISSY DOLIGALSKI I am a big fan of alliterations. They tend to give any tagline or saying that extra “umph” to remain a memorable part of your vernacular. In the next four issues of The Sandspur, you will see our theme for the year: INFLUENCE. INVEST. INVOLVE. INNOVATE. EDITOR'S LETTER While a catchy saying, these four words carry a hefty punch. They are verbs, action words – they capture the essence of The Junior League of Tampa with its perpetual movement and action. They also encompass a breadth of meaning. Influence, for example, can refer to so many different things. There’s the influence that we as the League have had and continue to have within our community; there are events and circumstances locally, regionally, and nationally that affect our community and League members; and there’s the influence that we have on each other as we face the many challenges and opportunities within our personal lives. Finally, there is the response elicited by the words themselves. Influence could easily be replaced with impact. But impact does not provoke the same visceral response. Influence is deeply personal; it’s emotional. My intention in choosing such words as our theme for the year is to push us out of our comfort zone and dive in to important, emotional, relevant topics. As a relative newcomer to the Tampa community, what struck me most about The Junior League of Tampa was the passion with which each member operated. “These women are out to change the world,” I thought to myself. I wanted to be a part of that. Looking back now, the single best way to describe what I witnessed in those new member previews and early Provisional Education sessions was Influence. The women who represented the League to prospective and new members as well as to our community partners and those we served were determined to influence everything around them for the better. In this issue, we bring you stories of influence from across the spectrum. You’ll read about influence through mentorship, activism, community engagement, and so much more. In doing so, my hope is that you will see the influence of The Junior League of Tampa. From community projects to our personal relationships with one another, influence is truly at the heart of this League. Chrissy Doligalski Editor 4 | Fall 2016 THE MEET THE SANDSPUR'S EDITORIAL STAFF CHRISSY DOLIGALSKI, Editor SANDSPUR Chrissy, originally from North Carolina, has been an Active member of JLT since 2014. She works as a pharmacist, taking care of heart STAFF 2016–2017 transplant recipients and enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time Editor Photographer with her husband Michael, baby William, and fur-baby Aliena. Chrissy Doligalski Natalie Clark LISA BRYAN, Features Editor Features Editor Communications Manager Lisa is a first year Active and marketing manager for an international Lisa Bryan Meg Bock nonprofit. In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga and running. Contributing Writers Copy Editor Gael Ragone Margaret Cashill Kendra McCan MARGARET CASHILL, Copy Editor Photography Editor Lauren Bentz Margaret has been an Active member of The Junior League of Tampa Karla Mastracchio Natalie Rodriguez since 2011. She works in marketing communications and comes from Laura Ward Rachal a publishing background. She and her husband have a 3 year old and Advertising Coordinators Stephanie Generotti newborn daughter. Jennifer Richardson NATALIE RODRIGUEZ, Photography Editor Design & Layout | Sensory 5 | www.sensory5.com Natalie has been an Active member of JLT since 2012 and has been involved with various committees, including serving as chair of the Gasparilla Invasion Party. Her background is in arts and architecture, EXECUTIVE BOARD 2016–2017 and she currently works as the national marketing director for Core President Nominating Director States Group. Nicole Hubbard Danielle Dennis President-Elect Strategic Planning STEPHANIE GENEROTTI, Advertising Coordinator Katie Cappy Director Stephanie is a first year Active. She is originally from Fort Lauderdale and Kate Caldarelli moved to Tampa in 2015 to work as an attorney. In her free time, she Community Director enjoys cooking, socializing with friends, and cheering on the Gators! Laura Everitt Secretary Jenny Spencer Finance Director Ginny Daniel Sustainer at Large JENNIFER RICHARDSON, Advertising Coordinator Nancy Crane Jennifer is a first year Active and is an assistant marketing manager Membership Director for a travel company. She is a two-time graduate from Florida State Melissa Knight Nodhturft University – Go Noles! COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD 2016– 2017 NATALIE CLARK, Photographer Natalie Clark is a Tampa native and joined The Junior League of Tampa Kathryn Bursch Ken Jones Lissette Campos Grayson Kamm in 2012. She is a mother of 3 boys and has a background in sports Joseph Clark Tom Looby medicine and mental health. The Honorable Virginia Covington Cathy Lynch, MD Sheff Crowder Gene Marshall Learn more about The Sandspur Jeff Eakins The Honorable Sandy Murman Contributing Writers throughout the magazine. Mary Lee Farrior Bruce Narzissenfeld Bruce Faulmann Ronda Parag Mark Fernandez Kelley Parris Elizabeth Fowler Heidi Shimberg Elizabeth Frazier Marlene Spalten Yvonne Fry Ross Spano John Giordano Jonathan Stein Denise Glass Chief Eric Ward OUR MISSION Miray Holmes Curtis Wright Founded in 1926, The Junior League of Tampa, Dianne Jacob Inc., is an organization of 1,900 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential THE SANDSPUR, the official magazine of The Junior League of Tampa, is published four times a year. of women, and improving communities through For advertising, please email: [email protected] or call (813) 254-1734 effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Tampa | 87 Columbia Drive | Tampa, FL 33606 www.jltampa.org www.jltampa.org | 5 Empowering Women Business Owners and Professionals in Tampa Bay The Bank of Tampa’s Women Connected Advisory Board Laura R. Sherman; Renee H. Dabbs; Leslie N. McCabe-Holm, CFP®, Chairwoman; Linda C. Hanna, Esq.; Deborah R. Fabbri, CPA (seated); Judy A. Mitchell; Cathy M. Collins; Robin W. DeLaVergne; Paola F. Schifino ® Contact Leslie N. McCabe-Holm, CFP , at 813-998-2621 or [email protected] Member FDIC WHAT'S INSIDE EXECUTIVE BOARD; MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP COUNCILS featurestories Going in to the 2nd year of our new governance structure, get to A RUNNING HISTORY know the women of OF INFLUENCE our leadership team Women have broken and their plans for the many barriers 2016-2017 year. throughout history. 16 Read about the women who INFLUENCE AND changed the EMPOWERMENT world of competitive Join our conversation running and with Renee Dabbs, influenced history for JLT Sustainer 28 the better. and political powerhouse, as she discusses influence and 90TH ANNIVERSARY empowerment. PROJECT Learn about the 30 90th Anniversary INFLUENCE Project and the ACROSS THE ERAS events that will The League has a rich occur throughout history of tackling the upcoming year. complex problems in the community. Learn about 34 the League’s critical role in the foundation THE INFLUENCE and development of OF MENTORSHIP Champions for Children Developing the and similar projects that potential of are being developed today. 38 women is a critical aspect of the JLT ON THE COVER mission. See how Throughout our history, The Junior League of Tampa has made an indelible mark on the Tampa community, a mentor/mentee with support for iconic community organizations such as relationship can Mary Lee’s House, Feeding Tampa Bay, Glazer Children’s influence your life. Museum and Baby Bungalow. 42 Designed by Sensory 5 IN EVERY ISSUE Annual Campaign 46 | Behind the Balustrades 9 | Commemorative Gifts 48 | Editor’s Letter 4 | Endowment Fund 50 Letters to the League 10 | Out and About 56 | Sustainer President’s Letter 12 | Who’s Who 54 | Connect With Us 58 www.jltampa.org | 7 Whether you're a Member or a guest, we provide an elegant setting and specialized service from start to finish! Mention JLT when booking and receive a waived Room Rental Fee! ● Anniversaries ● Wedding receptions SHINE IN THE ● Birthday parties ● Baby & Bridal showers ● Bar/bat mitzvahs ● Reunions ● Graduations ● Fundraising events ● Corporate parties ● Retirement parties LIME ● Rehearsal dinners ● And so much more! LIGHT Contact the club to book your next celebration today! Marketing | Advertising |Design Melissa Davidson, Private Events Director [email protected] SM sensory5.com 813.498.4284 | centretampa.com CereCbmCrmD M Our 35,000 square-foot Bailey Family Center for the Arts is opening this spring, featuring a 350-seat theatre and a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment to co-educational elementary school enhance the Academy’s STEAM education program. 2:1 MacBook Air & iPad • fine arts Visit holynamestpa.org/admissions to learn more about all-girls high school • athletics our fall Open House and tour options. open to all faiths • pre-k to 12 • Catholic LEARN MORE community service • problem solvers 21st century learners • critical thinkers • Sisters of the Holy Names • Academy of the holynamestpa.org 813.839.5371 Holy Names - Tampa @holynamestpa since 1881 3319 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629 8 | Fall 2016 The Influence of Voluntarism NICOLE HUBBARD On April 2nd, 2016, we celebrated our 90th anniversary – 90 years of providing hope and opportunity to thousands of youth and disadvantaged families. I am excited to celebrate all year long with our members, community partners, advocates, stakeholders, and friends! Our Sandspur theme for the year, Influence. Invest. Involve. Innovate., is a perfect representation of this milestone anniversary. Our rich history continues to prove that the dedication and selflessness of our founders 90 years ago created a community impact that is alive and thriving today.