October League Connection

The League Connection

October 2009In This Issue

The Junior League: Where Amazing Happens

A publication of The Junior League of Wichita Falls

FallsFest is a joint effort with many wonderful sponsors, but without the many wonderful volunteers, FallsFest could not be done. We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all that came out and gave your

time and energy to make FallsFest a wonderful success.

Stephanie Jones & Sheila Catron-Choate

Dana Viavattene and Sarah WilliamsMember of the Eli Young Band

Ticket booth volunteers

Participants of balloon tossChild at petting zoo

Leslie Schaffner, Stella Kuehner, Monta Rea Francis and Kathy Partridge

Community Plan

President’s Perspective

Training Nugget

When I WasPresident

Sustaining the Mission

Signs of the Times

Cooking for the Mission

Christmas Magic Preview

Oct. & Nov.Calendar

FallsFest Thank You

Above & Beyondthe Call

Miracle League Fun Run

League Top 3

Leadership Dev.Institute

Reminders

Member Information

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September General Meeting Minutes 5

Oktoberfest Pics 23

Historic Highlights

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Memorial/HonorariumFund

Strategic Plan 16&17

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The Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc.

2009-2010

The League ConnectionEditor

Ashley Thomas Staff

Christina BeutinLeague Photographer

Whitney Tate

Executive CommitteePresidentPaula Perkins

president-electKathy Partridge

communications vice-presidentReagan Foster

community vice-presidentSueAnn Altman

membership vice-presidentJulie Woolsey

finance vice-presidentJennifer Hudson

assistant treasurerTammy Robertson

sustaining advisorsGale RichardsonLeslie Schaffner

Board of Directorsadmissions/provisionals

DeAndra Westexternal public Relations

Mandi JalomonominatingJoey Deal

placementCatherine Earley

members-at-large Ann Ezell

Natalie HendersonAnne McGaha

Dana Viavattene

Community AdvisoryCommittee

Janus BussMac CannedyDave Clark

Erwin DavenportDavid HartmanRenae MurphyShane PorterDebi SmithJoe Steimel

The League Connection - October 2009

Community Assistance FundFunding is provided in response to immediate needs in the community through established non-profit agen-cies. Grants are distributed in amounts up to $500 each through Fall and Spring cycles.

Jefferson AwardsThe Jefferson Awards is designed to encourage and honor outstanding voluntarism. Nominees are judged within four categories: adult, youth, group, and educa-tion. The local finalist competes in Washington, D.C. for the national Grand Award. The program is a joint ef-fort between the Junior League and the Times Record News.

Kids in the KitchenThe goal of this initiative, which is supported by The As-sociation of Junior Leagues International, is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. League-wide involvement includes a commu-nity-based, one-day event in addition to mini courses implemented at the Kids’ Café, an after-school program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls, supported by the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank.

Opportunity KnocksVolunteer time and funding assistance is provided in re-sponse to immediate, short-term needs in the community through established non-profit agencies. Volunteer time ranges from a few hours to a one-day project. Grants are given in amounts up to $1500 each.

Research & DevelopmentInnovative projects are researched and developed for plausible addition to the Community Plan. Projects must meet a need in both the community and the League.

International FriendshipForty-four years of goodwill, understanding and cultural exchange exists between the Junior League and the German Air Force Squadron of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard Air Force Base.

Partners In Education & PowerPak 4 KidsThe League will partner with the Wichita Falls Indepen-dent School District to enhance student learning through program and project development and implementation for an adopted school. This volunteer and financial com-mitment also includes the stuffing and delivery of back-packs to the adopted school as part of the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank’s PowerPak 4 Kids initiative, an ongo-ing effort to provide food to at-risk children on weekends and breaks when school meals are not available.

Miracle League Field of DreamsOur current signature project provides for the planning, fundraising, and construction of a Miracle League Field where children with disabilities, ages 3-21, have the op-portunty to experience the joy of playing baseball. The Junior League’s financial commitment to this project is $20,000 per year for five years, totaling $100,000. 2009-2010 marks the fourth of five years.

TrainingTraining is a fundamental and integral component of the Junior League mission. Through job placements and project execution, the Junior League teaches skills andcompetencies to prepare its members to be effectivecommunity leaders. Leadership development and training is what sets the Junior League apart from othercommunity service organizations. Training also reinforc-es a second component of the Junior League mission, improving the potential of women.

2009-2010 Community Plan

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Paula PerkinsPresident’s Perspective

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As summer has suddenly slipped into fall, the days have become shorter, the leaves have begun to change color, and the chill in the air invites the warmth of activities inside…bak-ing, pumpkin carving, blankets and good books, and one of my personal favorites, professional football! As much as I enjoy carefree summer days, I welcome the transition to the harvest season and its simple pleasures.

And, so it is with both the JLWF and AJLI. Our seasons are changing! Okay, before any of you begin to turn the page because you dislike the word, much less the thought of change, know that I’m referencing the amazing things that will result as we continue to work through current challenges. In this in-stance, change means that we are being responsive to the needs of today’s volunteer and addressing the circumstances which surround the condition of our organization, all while continuing to positively impact our community. For AJLI that means a newly adopted vision statement - Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Community CHANGE and the development of a comprehensive strategic roadmap to prepare our Association and its member Leagues for thriving membership come 2029. For the JLWF it also means a new strategic plan addressing areas such as a formal leadership development, a fresh perspective on the placement/committee system, and new financial policies. Thank you for being responsive in seeing the need for change, identifying what to do, and helping to making it happen. Positive change is our ultimate goal!

This reminds me of the fable, Our Iceberg Is Melting. It is staged around a colony of Emperor penguins in Ant-arctica. Fred, a curious penguin, uses his observations to conclude that their home is melting and might eventually break apart. Fred shares the underwater fissures, deterioration, and caves and canals with the leadership council. After ac-knowledging the potential ramifications, the team created a new vision. The entire colony then became involved. Solu-tions were generated, as was enthusiasm, as everyone was empowered to do their own part to render desired results. The remarkable change was that the colony now migrates like nomads, which is what continues to makes them flourish. The moral of the story: When everyone is working towards the same goal, and is doing their own part, it is amazing what can happen despite the ‘melting’ conditions.

Change requires action and risk, oftentimes moving us beyond our comfort zone into something we have not yet experienced. Many of you have already embraced change head on by doing your part! Your countless hours, tire-less efforts, and devotion to projects, especially over the summer months, are rendering positive change for our League and community. To date we’ve: Offered five major leadership training events; Composed a new strategic plan through membership feedback and discussion; Sponsored two Miracle League fundraising events for Phase 2 of construction; Hosted the largest and best outdoor family festival; Reformatted The League Connection through a digital distribution list; Published a newly designed yearbook; Begun to utilize specific features such as group share on our website; Updated the League Center with new paint and carpet; and most recently, celebrated forty years of service as The Junior League of Wichita Falls.

Wow! We’ve been busy. And, this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Thank you for all you have sacrificed to produce such results which I know will lead to dynamic change.

Thanks for making the Junior League a place… where SEASONS happen where RESPONSIVENESS happens where RESULTS happen

Autumn Greetings!

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Mission StatementThe Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.Vision StatementWe will strive to identify, develop and implement innovative programs, both in-dependently and through coalitions, which will significantly improve the quality of life in our community. By building and sustaining friendships, we will create an integrated, diversified team of trained volunteers.Core Values

Commitment to improving the quality of life in Wichita FallsActive involvement in an efficient organization of knowledgeable, conge-nial, and trained volunteersRaising of funds to support Junior League programs and activitiesImplementing innovative programs to affect positive changes in Wichita FallsNurturing the self-growth of members by providing diversified opportuni-ties for volunteer involvementGiving of time, monies, and advocacy efforts through commmunity coali-tions and independent endeavors

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AJLI Mission StatementThe Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and im-proving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained vol-unteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Vision StatementThe Junior League: Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Com-munity Change.

The Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc., is a member ofThe Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.

80 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038-4811

Phone: 212.951.8300Fax: 212.481.7196

Area V Director: Karla Wallace, [email protected] Liaison: David Dosamantes, [email protected]

Website: www.ajli.org

Kotter and Rathgeber’s 8-Step Process of Successful Change From the book, Our Iceberg Is Melting

SET THE STAGE 1. Create a Sense of Urgency Help others see the need for change and the importance of acting immediately.2. Pull Together the Guiding Team Make sure there is a powerful group guiding the change—one with leadership skills, bias for action, credibility, communications ability, authority, analytical skills.

DECIDE WHAT TO DO3. Develop the Change Vision and Strategy Clarify how the future will be different from the past, and how you can make that future a reality.

MAKE IT HAPPEN4. Communicate for Understanding and Buy-in Make sure as many others as possible understand and accept the vision and the strategy.5. Empower Others to Act Remove as many barriers as possible so that those who want to make the vision a reality can do so.6. Produce Short-Term Wins Create some visible, unambiguous successes as soon as possible.7. Don’t Let Up Press harder and faster after the first successes. Be relentless with instituting change after change until the vision becomes a reality.

MAKE IT STICK8. Create a New Culture Hold on to the new ways of behaving, and make sure they succeed, until they become a part of the very culture of the group.

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General Membership Meeting Minutes, September 22, 2009

League Center7:00 P.M.Presiding: Paula Perkins, PresidentMembers Present: 89 actives, 27 provisionalsMembers Absent: (Actives) Susan Buckley, Crystal Canada, Reagan Foster, Margie Hoffman, Jennifer Hudson, Hollie Lichty, Sarah Pitts, Laura Schlager, Ashley Thomas, and Heather Toby; (Provisionals) Kaydee Bean, Ashley Harris, Magan Holler, Allison Jones, Shanda Keating, Lindsey Kirk, Ali WrightQuorum Present: 90% Special Guest: Kem Hogue

CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M., welcomed the members to the new League year and thanked the Membership Activities committee for hosting the social.

AJLI UPDATE/MESSAGE: Debbie Brown Robinson, AJLI President, provided a challenge for the 2009-2010 League year and AJLI update via recorded message.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT: Kem Hogue, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Executive Director, explained the new BBBS program in Wichita Falls and requested volunteers.

ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL: Julie Woolsey and Kathy Partridge presented recognition of service to DeAndra West and the Miracle League Committee, respectively.

TRAINING: Mrs. West 1. Presented the 212 Degrees motivational program and facilitated a group exercise following.2. Provided an overview of the 2009-2010 Training initiative.3. Requested applicants for the Women to Watch program.

FALLSFEST: Sheila Choate and Stephanie Jones provided an overview of FallsFest 2009.

POSITION STATEMENTS: Laurie Welch 1. Reviewed the existing JLWF Position Statements and offered reasoning for research.2. Requested membership fill out and return a survey regarding JLWF Position Statements.

RECOMMITMENT TO THE MISSION: SueAnn Altman led the membership in a recommitment to the mission.

PLACEMENT TEAMS: Catherine Early and Placement Advisors 1. Introduced Placement Advisors to membership.2. Conducted placement team interaction including basic get-to-know you activities and updating member profiles on the JLWF website.

NEW BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Joey Deal requested completion of all straw ballots and interest indicators and drew three door prizes from the names of those members who had completed the straw ballot.2. Christina Beutin announced that anyone who wished to purchase an ad in the League Connection, or knew of someone who would like to do so, should contact her.3. Jaclyn Meng and Lindsay Greer outlined upcoming events surrounding Christmas Magic and announced that shift sign-up would be available online September 29th.4. Susie Tanner announced that the JLWF will serve as a Partner In Education for Cunningham and Sam Houston Elementary schools.5. Anne McGaha announced that Storkland would like to have the children of JLWF members model children’s clothing for the Christmas Magic style show and asked members to contact the store to volunteer.6. Julie Coe stated that the new Kids In The Kitchen cookbook is now for sale through the JLWF.7. Summer Steinberger announced that flu shots were available after the meeting.8. Ms. Perkins: a. Noted building updates of new carpeting and paint and requested members to respect the improvements of the League Center as their own home. b. Announced that First Christian Church has invited members to bring their families to their fellowship hall for an appreciation dinner before the General Meeting on October 29th. c. Reminded the membership to review the printed announcements.ADJOURN: 8:30 P.M.

Susie Tanner Paula PerkinsPIE/ PowerPak Chair President


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“When I Was President...” A Historical Account Revisited By the Presidents of

The Junior Service League and The Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc. compiled by Paula Perkins

In each issue of the League Connection, a decade of insight will be shared by a group of women who agreed to answer the call to leadership. Through questionnaires and research of archives, fifty-three women will share their fondest memories, highlights of their term, as well as the impact of specific projects on our community. This article will highlight the 1960’s.

1960-1961…Kitty Norwood*A new decade begins with the inauguration of a monthly newsletter, the opening of the Service League of-fice, the premiere of the Bargain Box as a permanent money-raising project, and Discoveries in Dining being released for sale. A building addition was completed for $3,552 for The School of Listening Eyes, and a three-year focus was established with The North Texas Regional Mental Health Care Center with a multi-year finan-cial commitment totaling $9,000.

1961-1962…Ann Smith“As a young Service League, we looked for a project that was needed in the community. We decided to build (have built with the help of many members and an architect) a shell for the symphony. It was placed as a back-drop and above on the stage of the Memorial Auditorium. It was used for many years to enhance the sound of the orchestra.”

1962-1963…Aurora BolinChange was indicative of this service year as a new location was selected for the Bargain Box, the Provisional Course moved from fall to spring, and the primary means of fundraising was not a Cabaret, but an accepted donation of $13,840 from a pigeon shoot. In addition, the project finding committee was initiated and oriented as was the first club of the sustaining members. Projects centered on art lectures in the public school and par-ticipation in the Saturday TV Symphony Series, Adventures in Music.

1963-1964…Marilyn Bonner Lane*The members of the Service League discussed the establishment of the Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center and voted it as a signature project. Volunteers soon began fundraising efforts while endeavoring to continue their commitment to improving mental health services in the community. A permanent worker was hired for the Bargain Box, and it was designated for the yearbook to be published annually in one concise volume.

1965-1966…Carolyn Sanders“When I was President of the Junior Service League, we were in the middle of applying for membership to the AJLA. We cranked out nine copies of information requested by AJLA. I was always concerned about having a quorum present to vote for projects or to support projects. The building committee finalized the plans for the Museum and Art Center and the ground breaking ceremonies were held for our most ambitious project yet!”

1969-1970…Ann McBride*In September 1969, the final AJLA inspection visit was completed and the Junior League of Wichita Falls was admitted to the Association as the eighteenth league in Region VIII with JLWF representatives now attending national and regional conferences. New establishments included the Community Advisory Committee, adding advertising to the newssheet, and yearly voting on all League activities.

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Signs of the Times In the 1960’s... A loaf of bread cost…..$.23 A gallon of gas cost…..$1.10 A postage stamp cost…..$.06 A new automobile cost…$3,270 The average income was…..$8,540

Popular music included…..The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Aretha Franklin

Popular TV shows included…..Hogan’s Heroes, The Monkees, Flipper, Gilligan’s Island, Mr. Ed, I Dream of Jeanie, Green Acres

Children were playing with…..Easy Bake Oven, Operation board game, Etch-a-Sketch, Twister, GI Joe

Key historical life experiences included…..Vietnam; The Cold War; The Cuban Missile Crisis; Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr.; The exploration of space; Woodstock, Development of the heart pacemaker, portable calculator, and cassette tape

Women were…..Still excluded from most jobs, but more women were getting jobs outside the home. By 1969, 43 percent of women were in the workforce, and more of these women were wives and mothers. Women experienced the rise of feminism.

Women were wearing…..(in the early 60’s)…..suits, usually in pastel colors, boxy jackets, simple, geometric dresses, pillbox hats, Capri trousers, Stiletto heels…(in the mid 60’s)…..mini skirts, bell-bottom pants, swing coats, fitted and sliming suits, white go-go boots…(in the late 60’s)…..frayed jeans, tie-dyed shirts, headbands, sandals with hairstyles ranging from beehive to Twiggy to pageboy

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1964-1965…Polly Jones“In this year the story of the Junior Service League and the story of our unfolding project, the Museum and Art Center, were in most respects inseparable. In August, the Museum was chartered as a Texas Non-Profit corporation, a constitution was adopted, and the Museum’s Steering Committee became its first Board of Trustees. The first permanent officers were elected with Rosagene Wilson as Presi-dent. The Service League, in a contract with the Museum, gave certain funds outright, and pledged additional funds over a five-year period. Soon a site for the building was acquired and a brochure telling the Museum story was drawn up and distributed to interested individuals. A very successful building fund drive was held and later an architect was selected. It was an exciting year for our mem-bership as we shared a common goal and watched our vision of a museum become a reality.”

1966-1967… Beverly Bolin“As President the year we applied for membership in the National Organization of AJLA was filled with excitement and hard work. They were sending five women to inspect our organization, most of them members of the National Board. They had mailed the requirements of each committee and elected officers. Our Board was filled with capable young women who helped make our acceptance pos-sible. As much money as we had raised from our community not to be accepted was frightening and threatening for many of our projects as well as our respect in the community. Each committee was examined carefully to be sure it met their requirements. Then the fun began planning the dinners and luncheons introducing them to the General, the Mayor and our city leaders. Members opened their homes for these elegant affairs. Obviously the three-day visit was a success, as you know we were accepted. What an accomplishment for each of our exceptional members.”

1967-1968…Carol Walker*As volunteer and financial efforts continued with the Museum, Junior Service League members also trouped their puppets and hosted FUNTASIA, the third charity cabaret. December marked the first orientation visit from the Association of Junior Leagues of America.

1968-1969…Nancy Sherrill“The year I was president, our top priority was getting admitted to the Junior League of America. I can’t remember how many times “the ladies” from New York came to Wichita Falls to check us out, but by the time I became president, we had already had two or three visits; we were, however still scared to death of “the ladies.” I recall that one time when they came, my son woke up sick that morning and couldn’t go to school. I had a maid that could stay with him, but he had a high fever and I felt like the worst mother in the world, because as President-Elect, I felt I HAD to go to the all day meeting. A bad day for me! We had to rewrite our bylaws to conform with the Junior League and we thought some of the changes were silly, but we did them just the way they told us to. They said we needed to provide in the bylaws for Professional Members and we told them it wasn’t necessary be-cause in Wichita Falls nobody worked outside the home. They said, “Well, it’s coming, so you need to have it in the bylaws.” We obeyed, but we considered it foolish. One very clever thing I learned from one of “the ladies” was that when she packed her suitcase to go on one of her many AJLA jaunts, she left her dresses on the hangers and in the cleaning bags and just laid them on the suitcase, the folded them in a zig-zag pattern, and they never wrinkled. I’ve been packing that way ever since and she was right about packing as well as about Professional Members – the clothes don’t wrinkle!”*deceased

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Projects Through Pictures - 1960’s

• Ground-breaking ceremony held for Museum

• Adopted German Air Force Squadron in lieu of Allied Student Program

1965-66

1966-67• First inspection visit from AJLA

• First performance of the Puppet Troupers • Grand opening of Museum

1967-68• First orientation visit from AJLA

• Received the Altrusa Award - Certificate of Recognition

1968-69• December marked completion of AJLA orientation year

• First Sustainer of the Year

1969-70• On September 25, 1969, the Junior Ser-vice League of Wichita Falls was admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues of America

• Served as adminis-trative and promotional agent for ARTS EXPO

1960-61• Completion of wing donated to The School of Listening Eyes • Junior Service League office opened

• Bargain Box opened • Discoveries in Din-ing was released for sale

1961-62• Continued work with North Texas Regional Mental Health Center • Participated in Sat-urday TV Symphony Series, Adventures in Music

1962-63• Allied Student Pro-gram was adopted as a project

• Voted Art Lectures Program in public schools

• Sustaining members organized their first club 1963-64

• Establishment of Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center voted as a project1964-65

• Site across from Midwestern University obtained for Museum

• Junior Service League office moved to Gose Building

• Voted to make formal application to AJLA for membership

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Wrap Up the Magic...Christmas Magic 2009 CanyoubelievethatChristmasMagicisonlyafewweeksaway?Ourcommitteehasbeen working hard over the past several months to make this year’s Christmas Magic one of the bestever!WeareveryexcitedaboutalltheoutstandingmerchantswehaveinstoreforyouatWrap Up the Magic Shopping Marketthisyear.Withsomanygreatmerchantstochoosefromthisyearyoushouldbeabletomarkeveryoneoffyourlistinoneweekend! Ifyoumisseditlastyear,pleasejoinusthisyearaswebringbackthemuch-anticipatedWrap Up the Runway Christmas Magic Style ShowThursday,November5.Joinusforfun,food and fashion from local merchants Harvest Boutique, Annie Jewel & Charlie’s Kids and Stork Land & Kids Too! You’ll enjoy a scrumptious seated dinner, fabulous door prizes and early bird shopping at Preview Party. So grab your best gal pal and make this a fun night out! Picture the Magic Children’s Events on Saturday, November 7 will be a memorable event asusualforchildrenandtheirparents.ChildrenwillenjoyayummyChristmascookie,enter-tainment from a captivating magician, a fun art project and a visit from Santa Claus himself! And finally, to wrap up all the magic, come celebrate with us at Wrap Up the Magic Din-ner and Auction Friday,November13attheWellingtonBanquet&ConferenceCenter.Thereis a fabulous line-up of Live and Silent Auction items just waiting for the highest bidder! From a Celebrity Cruise with cook Paula Deen and family to a $5,000 CASH Raffle, this year’s Auction issuretobeoneofthebest!

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FallsFest is a joint effort with many wonderful sponsors, but without the many volunteers, FallsFestcould not be done. We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all that came out and gave your time

and energy to make FallsFest a wonderful success!Sheila Catron-Choate & Stephanie Jones

Swinging BridgeDerby PressEcono Lodge, Best Western Wichita Falls InnHoward JohnsonLamar AdvertisingLaQuintaOechsner ElectricPattersons RV CenterNature TrailsAllred, Armstrong & CompanyAllred-Thompson-Mason Daugherty InsuranceBell Processing Inc.Browning Reliable Cars & TrucksBurk Royalty Co.Burross, Jackson, and Ratzloff, DDSCorlett, Probst, & Boyd, L.L.P.EV Electric & SecurityFerguson - Veresh Air Conditioning and HeatingHampton VaughnHupp,Bauer, Hanson, & LewisJerry's ScoreboardMathis,West, HuffinesPro MasonryRadiology AssociatesRobert J. Parkey, M.D.Sentry ManagementTexas Carpet OutletGreenspacesArby'sBuffalo Office SupplyChili's Grill & BarDevine DezignEddie Hills Fun CyclesFallsFest 2009 Steering CommitteeHerb Easley Motors, Inc.Kinko'sMcAlister's DeliMcGrath Bros. Concrete and PumpingOlive Garden Italian ResturantPapa John's- Broad StreetParkway GrilPioneer #3The Parkway Grill TNT Signs & Graphics

Mighty OakBOB FMCity of Wichita Falls Public InformationCumulus BroadcastingDyna SystemsGAP BroadcastingKAUZ-TV6KLAW/KZCDKLUR FMKNIN FMKSEYKSWO TV 7Sudden Link MediaTelemundoThe Sheppard SenatorTime Warner CableSpecialAcknowledgementsAg-Power Inc Albert Moving & StorageAlbertsonsAll Texoma EntertainersAmerican Red CrossArtie Woods & McGruffBarry LevyBerend Brothers/ Jacksboro Hwy.Best WesternBJD EngravingBoard of Commerce and IndustryBobby Evans Sporting GoodsBrig. Gen. O.G. MannonBuffalo Wild WingsBuilders Lumber City ConcreteConvention & Visitor's BureauCopeland's Meat PackingDarron LeikerDavid White ConstructionDigital Deviance Skate ShopDominos PizzaDr. Bryan Hasse-LaCasa DentalDr. Bill HendricksonEl ChicoEmpire Paper CompanyFinishing TouchBill & Mary Francis

Golden ChickGold's GymHotter-N-Hell HundredJack MurphyJohnny Carinos Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc.Kell Auto Sales, Inc.Kelly PropaneLana Sweeten-ShultsLos Tres Amigo'sMark BeauchampMathews EngineeringMayor Lanham Lyne & City CouncilMidwestern State UniversityMonta Rea FrancisMotion Industries IncMPEC/Bob SullivanMrs. Bairds BreadOffice DepotOncorOne A-ChordPapa Murphy'sPast FallsFest DirectorsPaul Bice, M.D.Paula PerkinsPizza HutQuality Implement Ray Cannedy Security & AlarmRIBS Inc.Rider High School DramaRider High School PALSRiver Bend Nature CenterRoby ChristieRotary Club of Wichita FallsSali DeliSmith's Gardentown FarmsSpa BellaStreams & Valleys, Inc.StripesTABCTexoma IceTorin Halsey PhotographyTrans Star Inc.UnifirstWichita Falls Fire DepartmentWichita Falls High School DramaWichita Falls High School PALSWichita Falls Parks and Rec Dept.Wichita Falls Police Department

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Sustaining the Mission

Gale RichardsonSustaining Advisor

Leslie SchaffnerSustaining Advisor

I love the League. It’s not like that’s a secret. If you know me at all you know it’s one of my passions. I love the mis-sion. I love what it does in our community. I love the history and the reputation it has for volunteer excellence. I love the training it provides. I love the networking and team atmosphere. I LOVE everything about it..(with the possible exception of baking requirements which always stressed me out). What I love most about the League is when there is a need you don’t have to look very far to find a helping hand. And that brings me back to the topic of this article which is Sustainers.

It would be an understatement to say that September was a busy month. Along with regular activities associated with the full blown start of the new League year, there was also FallsFest and the 40th anniversary celebration. During this very hectic time, I was so proud to be a Sustainer and to see the role so many other Sustainers played in bringing activities to fruition. I know I’m running a huge risk of leaving someone out by naming names, and please forgive me if I do. It is not intentional. However, I think it’s important to realize the role Sustainers play.

Sustainers are represented on every committee within the League. The magnitude of their responsibilities varies, depend-ing on the committee, but the chairmen know they’re there to be called on when needed, and that is so important. Howev-er, in September several sustainers took on additional duties including the responsibility for much of the 40th anniversary celebration we enjoyed with Debbie Brown Robinson. Ronni Davis didn’t hesitate when asked to open her home to host the celebration. DeeAnn Martin and Pam Harvey eagerly jumped in to serve as coordinators, planning the food and other reception details with almost military precision. Julia Whitmire was enlisted to help with dessert. And while the recep-tion set up was underway, Sustainers Jill Avis, Marcia Bernhardt, Teri Halsey, Shelly Sweatt, Julia Whitmire, Kristi Frerich, Polly Jones, Carolyn Sanders and Ann Smith were representing past and current Junior League projects all over town as Robinson, AJLI President, toured the League’s areas of greatest impact over the past 40 years.

But that was just the beginning, with FallsFest preparing to host a weekend of fun for the entire region, Sustainers were doing their part to help. When there was a need for additional volunteers, Sustainers Jill Avis, Sue Crosnoe, Gale Rich-ardson and Mary Beth Waggoner reported for duty. Several Sustainers spent the weekend in the park, serving on the FallsFest steering committee. Kristi Frerich was overseeing soft drinks. Keli Fields and Christi Farnsworth had the financial duties of the event covered. Chris Rains returned to assist with the Nuts & Bolts Motorcycle Run. Debbie White and Stella Kuehler were instrumental in helping round up critical sponsorship dollars for the event. Gloria Steimel kept the Children’s Tent staffed and running with free activities for the kids. Angela Culley kept food vendors happy. Roxann John-ston kept track of the minutes. Amy Lam assisted with coordinating the hundreds of park volunteers. Pat Myers helped host guests in the VIP area. And many other Sustainers turned out to enjoy the event.

The dust had barely settled in the park when Nancy Marks was leading a session of the new Leadership Development Institute. This was hosted in the newly remodeled League Center, which was coordinated by Patty Nabors and Julia Whit-mire.

Whew! What a month and that’s only the beginning! Thanks to each of you for your support of the Junior League. Whether it’s filling a shift, serving on a committee, meeting a special need, attending an activity, or simply paying your dues which support the overall efforts of the League, you are so important to our success. Looking forward to seeing you at Christmas Magic!

- Leslie

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UPCOMING SUSTAINER EVENTSWe hope you will mark your calendar and join us for a festive fall function, guaranteed to be a bit spooky! (For Sustainers who worked the Haunted House, no costume is required…)

Monday, October 26Time: 6 p.m.

Location: 2405 Marika CircleIn the home of Carole Anne Riddle

Be watching your mailbox for your invitation and more information.

Deepest and sincere thanks are extended to: Ronni Davis, Pam Harvey, Dee Ann Martin,

Gale Richardson, Leslie Schaffner and Julia Whitmirefor their planning, coordination, and gracious hosting of the 40th Anniversary Celebration on September 15. Ladies, thank you for making this evening a special memory for each who attended.

40th Anniversary Celebration

Nancy Marks & Imma Jeanne Alexander

Ann Smith, Beverly Bolin & Donna Aboussie Leah Tunnell, Denise Moffat, Karen Kelleher

& SueAnn Altman

Gale Richardson, Paula Perkins & Leslie Schaffner Amy Ketner, Julia Whitmire & Lisa WhitmireDebbie Robinson, AJLI President

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Earlier this spring at the 87th AJLI Annual Conference in Atlanta, the Junior Leagues adopted a new Association Vision State-ment: The Junior League: Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Community Change. Immediately following the confer-ence, work began on a new AJLI strategic plan as the next step in shaping the future of the Junior League Movement. This Strategic planning process is designed to provide the member Junior Leagues and AJLI with clarity on what we can do to continue to differentiate ourselves and better position our Leagues and the Association for future growth. The Strategic Planning Process will seek to leverage existing strengths and knowledge, building on the Junior League’s illustrious 108-year legacy while incorporating new knowledge we will gain over the next few months. AJLI will share a Strategic Plan document with all Leagues by our Fall Leadership conference in October. The Strategic Planning Process is being led by the Monitor Institute, a consulting firm and think tank with significant nonprofit experience. Together with the Monitor Institute team—headed by Heather Grant, author of the bestselling book, “Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits”—a cross-functional Steering Committee of League Members, AJLI Past Presidents, current AJLI Board members, AJLI Staff and outside experts are creating a roadmap for the future. Here’s a brief summary of what’s happened thus far, and ways in which every League member can get involved and stay involved in charting the future of Junior Leagues every-where.

• The Strategic Roadmap Center, the most up to date and robust repository of information about the process, is up and run-ning in the Member Area of the AJLI website. It is an invaluable resource for learning more about the process, seeing work products, keeping apprised of developments and sharing your thoughts and perspectives on issues we’re addressing. Join the conversation, go to: http://www.ajli.org/?nd=m_gs_group_join_by_invite&tagent=g_358_w8f8f.• AJLI has set up an email address ([email protected]) and phone line (212.951.8311) as alternate ways for you to com-municate with us about the process. Feel free to email or call with questions or suggestions throughout the summer.

So please become an active member of the Strategic Planning Process today… ask questions, comment and add your voice to this extremely important process!

AJLI’s Strategic Planning Process: Creating a Roadmap for the Future

• To successfully move toward our vision and achieve goals. • To ensure that every member of the JLWF is working toward the same goals. • To do a better job at what we’re already doing well. • To stay active and ahead of the curve in a dynamic and changing world.

Starting in May and throughout the summer, Junior League of Wichita Falls members have been working on updating the strategic plan. With a three-year rolling plan, members have looked at and have formulated goals in the following areas as recommended by AJLI: 1. Community Impact 2. Training 3. Membership 4. Financial Management

Strategic priorities along with action steps have been established under each goal. For example… GOAL 2: TRAINING - Train and equip JLWF members for effective volunteer action both within the organization and commu-nity, producing lifelong leaders STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2: Develop a formalized initiative to teach leadership skills and bridge existing gaps.

ACTION STEP 1: Increase skills to enhance personal and professional growth of all members through the Leadership Devel-opment Institute and Women to Watch programs offered throughout 2009-2010.

ACTION STEP 2: Provide experiential leadership skills before assumption of new roles through general membership trainings and career pathing initiative addressed by the training and placement committees throughout 2009-2010.

Members will benefit from the strategic plan by having defined goals, priorities, and steps of action to guide their council and committee operations. In addition, this working document will provide a better understanding of the League’s identity and purpose and will assist the League in being able to respond more quickly to the needs of the community and its membership.

Thank you to all the members for making the three-year rolling Strategic Plan a possibility.

Make sure to read it and formulate your questions when it comes to you in mid-October! We will be discussing it at the October general meeting along with the final budget. Since this is a League-wide initiative, it requires your input and vote. We will then be able to use it as our roadmap for the future, allowing it to guide us as we work to build a stronger organization and a better community.

Why a Strategic Plan?

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Each remaining issue of our League Connection will feature a portion of AJLI’s current work towards the development of the new strategic roadmap

(the plan to ensure that our organization is thriving in 2029) for our Association and its member Leagues. The October issue will focus on the first strategic question, the AJLI Mission.

AJLI’s Strategic Roadmap: What It Means To You

Strategic Question 1: AJLI Mission – What is the focus of The Junior Leagues’ 3-part Mission? What are the implications for our business model?

Challenge 1: The World is Changing - The nature of voluntarism, women’s leadership, and commu-nity service have changed in the last 50 years, yet The Junior League model has not kept pace, resulting in an outdated and undifferentiated value proposition. Implications: If The Junior League doesn’t cre-ate a more compelling and differentiating value proposi-tion, the organization will continue to lose credibility with the committed, community-oriented women it seeks to attract.

Challenge 2: Competition from Targeted Volun-teer Organizations - There are many other, more tar-geted nonprofit organizations that offer a more specific volunteer experience as well as better opportunities for direct community impact Implications: The Junior League’s current model of voluntarism is not enough to keep members satisfied—they want to have real impact in their commu-nities; the League will need to change the way it defines “improving communities” to better leverage its network of trained women.

Challenge 3: Lack of Focus on Impact Trans-lates to Low Credibility - There are many other, more targeted nonprofit organizations that offer a more spe-cific volunteer experience as well as better opportunities for direct community impact Implications: The Junior League’s lack of focus helps perpetuate the “white gloves and pearls” image due to a lack of alignment on issues that matter in local communities.

Challenge 4: Missed Opportunities within the Network of Women - The Junior League is not capitaliz-ing on its greatest differentiator: its network of women Implications: The Junior League treats the “de-veloping the potential of women” aspect of its Mission as an added detail, when in actuality it should be the focus. The League is missing out on a key opportunity to differentiate itself from other volunteer organizations, both to its members and in the public eye.

Challenge 5: Missed Opportunities in Civic Leadership Development - The Leagues’ training of-ferings could provide immense value to their members (through personal leadership development) and to the community (by identifying and developing educated, trained civic leaders), yet the Leagues have lost sight of how best to utilize this differentiated offering Implications: There is ample opportunity to provide real value to League members and community organizations through the right kind of leadership de-velopment, but without this offering at the League level, The Junior League will not be able to differentiate itself and will be surpassed by other targeted, more impactful organizations.

While there is some confusion around The Junior League Mission and what it stands for, the network of Leagues contains some emerging solutions. Here is the summary statement clarifying the focus of the League’s Mission: An organization of women, developed as civic leaders, creating community impact. This is not a newly proposed mission, just a condensed summary state-ment of the focus of our current mission and what we should be in the business of doing.

For more information, please reference www.ajli.org.

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First Annual Miracle League Fun Run The cool, crisp morning of Saturday, September 19th provided the perfect setting for the First Annual Miracle League Fun Run. The Blue Knights TX XX motorcycle organization graciously reached out to the Miracle League to sponsor this exciting fundraiser. Approximately 50 bikers participated in the event. All the bikers converged at the Miracle League Field and then journeyed on a 93-mile route consisting of stops at: Texoma Thunder, 4 Stars Motorcycle Ranch, Eddie Hills Fun Cycle, Red River Harley Davidson and concluded at Texas Roadhouse. It was an awesome site as the bikers roared out of the Miracle League Field to begin the ride. Everyone had a great time! The Miracle League Committee would like to thank The Blue Knights Texas XX for making this event a great success! They were a terrific group to work with and we look forward to the opportunity to work with them again in the coming years. We also extend a big “Thank You” to all the sponsors and donors for the success of the First Annual Miracle League Fun Run. We could not host these fundraising events without your continued support to this wonderful cause - Where Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball.

Sincerely,Allison Kirkpatrick & Lee CookMiracle League Co-Chairs 2009-2010

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Above and Beyond the Call - Kim McClellanChristmas Magic Co-Chair, Jaclyn Meng says of this month’s Above and Beyond the Call award winner:

“I would say that this first year active has gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping to round up Christmas Magic auction items. She has been so proactive that in addition to those she signed up to contact, she contacted others on her travels and found over 50 items so far that everyone will want to bid on. She comes to meetings prepared with very organized reports, fresh ideas and a super attitude.”

We commend you, Kim McClellan, for going Above and Beyond the Call for the Junior League of Wichita Falls.

The Junior League of Wichita FallsMemorial/Honorarium Fund

The League is now accepting monetary donations in memory or honor of any League member, Community Advisory Committee member, or significant League supporter. Acknowledgements will be sent to the donor and appropriate family member. The Memorial/Honorarium Fund will be managed by the Board of Directors.

Name of Donor: Address of Donor: Gift Amount: _____________ Given: □ in memory of □ in honor of Given in memory/honor of: Address for acknowledgement: Given for: □ Memorial □ Marriage □ Congratulations □ Engagement □ Birthday □ Death □ Anniversary □ Achievement □ Good Deed □ Graduation □ ____________ □ ____________

Comment:

Please mail donations to: The Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc. 2302 Midwestern Parkway Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2328

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WICHITA FALLSMEMORIAL/HONORARIUM FUND

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Cooking for the MissionCOMING SOON...Christmas Magic Bake SaleYummmmmmmmm! The Christmas Magic Bake Sale. Have you thought about what two items you are going to bake this year? Sift through the Desserts section of your Now Serving cookbook to find these delicious recipes. You will discover magical possibilities.

Do you like to bake cakes? Whip up one of your Now Serving cake recipes.

Coffee Angel Food Cake with Coffee Frosting – pg. 125Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake – pg. 127Honey Bun Cake – pg. 130Cream Cheese Pound Cake – pg. 131

Are cookies your thing? Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls one of your Now Serving cookie recipes.

Chocolate Candy Crinkletops – pg. 138Sugar and Spice Oatmeal Cookies – pg. 139Ranger Cookies – pg. 139

Are you fond of brownies? Spread one of your Now Serving recipes in the pan.

German Chocolate Brownies – pg. 135Peppermint Brownies – pg. 136Butterscotch Bars – pg. 137Carmelitas – pg. 138

We would love for the customers to know when you use our Now Serving recipes for your baked items. Please write on the label: Recipe from Now Serving: The Cookbook of the Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc.

Merry Baking for Christmas Magic!

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Leadership Development Institute RecapOn Tuesday, September 29, Nancy Marks facilitated the first Leadership Devel-opment Institute session. Her topics included getting more from meetings, how to run good meetings and how to correctly make a motion. These principles will certainly be helpful as League Chairmen and their committees are hard at work. Here are a few tips for making motions.Obtaining the floor: Member addresses the chair.Assigning the floor: The chair recognizes the member.Making the motion: The proper form for introducing a motion is: “I move that…”Seconding the motion: Another members says, “I second the motion.”Note: A motion from a committee does not require a second. Committee member states: “I move upon the recommendation of the _____ committee that…”Discussion: Discussion continues until no one wishes to speak, closes the debate or calls for the question.Putting the question: The chair states, “Those in favor of the motion say aye… (pause)…”Those opposed say no.” (motions require a majority vote)Announcing the vote: The result must always be announced by the chair. The next LDI session will be Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. featuring Joellen Tritton who will discuss Leadership Basics. Remember, anyone is invited to attend!

League Top 3#1: FirsT ever FamiLy spagheTTi NighT

#2: ComiNg sooN...sTraTegiC pLaN aNd FiNaLized budgeT Thank you for your efforts in finalizing our exciting strategic plan and our final budget. Please check your mailboxes soon and review and be ready to discuss and vote at our October general meeting!

Ladies…Exciting things are happening!

#3: FaLLsFesT 2009ThaNk you sheiLa CaTroN & sTephaNie joNes aNd your amaziNg sTeeriNg CommiTTee It was a wonderful event full of fun, music and food! Most importantly, FallsFest is such a gift to our community to provide affordable outdoor family fun right here in WF! It also gives so many other nonprofits in our community a forum for fundraising through their games and food booths. And… talk about promoting volunteerism, it takes hundreds of volunteers (including all of us) from all over our community to pull off such an outstanding event!

FallsFest is truly a joint effort, and our entire city reaps the benefits of our hard work!

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The League Connection2009-2010

The League Connection is pub-lished eight times a year, Au-gust through May by the Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc. All rights are reserved.

Guidelines & DeadlinesThe next issue of The League Connection will be the November 2009 issue. The deadline for this issue is November 1. To submit information for the newsletter, please contact: Ashley Thomas, Editor at 940.733.3430. Email: [email protected] should be submitted in a Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman font. Colors should not be used and graph-ics and clip art should be limited. E-mail is preferred, but disks may be submitted.

Membership Statistics(as of August 4, 2009)

Actives 99Actives Non-Resident 7Provisionals 34Sustainers 182Sustainers Non-Resident 19Emeritus 18Total 359

Gentle RemindersIf you enter the Junior League facility, please disarm the alarm and call security to identify your-self and how long you will be in the building. You must reset the alarm when you depart. Make sure you have shut down all elec-tronics and lights. If you have computer problems, please report them to Monta Rea. If you host a meeting at the Junior League office, please dispense of all trash in appropri-ate receptacles and leave dishes clean and put away.

Caught in Community Collaboration

Catherine Earley, Active, is the President of the Child Welfare Board which also encompasses service with the Heart Gallery Committee and

Community Partners. She is also active in the Crockett PTA.

Mary Ferguson ended a 3-year term as President of The Woman’s Forum on October 1.

Kim McClellan, Active, is enthusiastically involved on the Boards of the United Regional Foundation and Christ’s Home Place Ministries.

Actives, Ashley Thomas and Reagan Foster, and Sustainers, Rhonda Poirot and Christy Ridinger, currently serve on the Leadership Wichita Falls Board

of Directors. Good luck on recruitment for the class of 2010!

Help us recognize our fellow cohorts for their volunteer efforts and committment to improving our community!

Report someone you’ve Caught in Community Collaboration to [email protected].

Thank you for recommitting to The Junior League of Wichita Falls MISSION!

Your passion, devotion, and love of our organization empower us to SERVE AS CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE,

PRODUCE TRAINED LEADERS and BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY!


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Condolences

Member Celebrations

DeAndra West on the loss of her grandmother

Vivian Kirkpatrick, Lela Burross and Alisa Ratzlaff on the loss of Dr. Clifford Burross.

Paula Perkins on the loss of her grandmother, Na

Ashley Harris on the birth of her son, Benjamin David,on August 11 - 8 pounds, 9 ounces, 19 inches long

Karen Gagne on the birth of her daughter, Alessandra, on August 28 - 7 pounds, 0 ounces, 19 inches long

Brenda Ginnings on the birth of her granddaughter, Emily Kay Redwine, on August 31

Ashley Thomas on the birth of her daughter, Kendyl Avery, on September 24 - 6 pounds, 15 ounces, 21 inches long

Brooke Clark on the birth of her daughter, Molly Afton,on September 26

1 Ann Williams (S)1 Diane Dockery (S)1 Merthel Lundy (E)3 Joan Schwartz (S)4 Aurora Bolin (E)6 Peggy Berend (S)7 Catherine Earley (A)7 Katie Aboussie (A)7 Suzanne Cannaday (S)

7 Christy Quintero (P)8 Catherine Whaling (E)9 Judy Brock (S)10 Claudette Saorski (A)10 Denise Moffat (S)10 Penni Lemmon (S)10 Virginia Jones (S)12 Charissa Mallonee (S)14 Kay Patrick (S)

14 Sandra Shawver (A)15 Michelle Kuehner (A)20 Penney Denman (S)21 Cecille Daniel (S)21 Marilyn Lane (S)21 Sarah Gamble (S)26 Sharon Bunton (S)26 Taleigha Murray (P)27 Debbie Balch (S)28 Pat Kidwell (S)

November Birthdays

Member CongratulationsWhitney Tate Kirby on her marriage to

Marcus Kirby on September 9

Susan Buckley on the receipt of a prestigious Citibank grant for her classroom at Cunningham Elementary

Megan Holler on starting a new semester of graduate studies as she seeks her degree in counseling

OKTOBERFEST

Paula Perkins & Kathy PartridgeCatherine Earley, Karen Gagne & Lisa Knight

Katharina Kling & Friend

Karen Gagne, Paula Perkins, Kathy PartridgeDee Ann Martin & Susan Basham

Misty Jeter & Phil Mitchell

Natalie Henderson & Michelle Kuehner

Liz & Larry Martin Friends of Junior League

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