News from The Junior League of Buffalo

As many of you know, the membership of the Junior League of Buffalo voted at the September General Meeting on two important membership requirements: As a result, there is no longer a cookbook purchase requirement, and there is now a requirement for Active Members to purchase an annual Junior League of Buffalo tee shirt.

There are currently 2,340 copies of Great Lake Effects in our inventory. Of course, the book is still available for purchase if you wish. The price is $7 per book or $36 for a case of six. Contact Joelle Rebl or Barbara Bielecki if you'd like to buy one (or more!), and they'll be happy to facilitate the purchase. We also have a limited number for purchase at HQ's, if that's more convenient for you--the office is open 9am - 2pm, Monday through Thursday.

Boxy Tee, Front

It was great to have such a lively discussion at the September General Meeting about our tee shirt fundraiser. Thanks to all who participated and shared their thoughts--your attention and interest were welcomed! I'll summarize the fundraiser in an effort to keep this message brief: Every Active Member of the JLB will be required to purchase an annual tee shirt (currently available at www.bluebisonsports.com). This new effort, as voted on by the membership, will both augment the operating budget and increase marketing opportunities. There are two styles available, a traditional "boxy" fit, and one with a more modern fit. Blue Bison, a local company, will have your shirt ready in approximately two weeks. You may pay a shipping charge and have the shirt delivered or stop by their Williamsville facility to pick up the shirt; if you haven't picked it up by the next general

Cut Tee, Back

meeting, the shirts will be at the registration table for you to claim. The shirt must be purchased during the 2010 - 2011 League year, but before 4/1/2011, when dues for the coming year are payable and after which members delinquent in fulfilling requirements are contacted.

There is no requirement that you wear your shirt--just that you purchase one. Sustaining and Provisional members are welcomed to purchase a shirt, as well--this is a great way to market our organization!

We had great feedback during the vote about re-styling the shirts on an annual basis and offering different types of merchandise, with the League still profiting no more than $15 per item. This is a great idea and one that will be considered when this requirement comes to a vote again in the spring of 2012. (Fundraising requirements are voted on in non-Show House years.)

As always, if you have any concerns, just give me a call. Again, my thanks to all who attended and participated in our September General meeting--it was great to see such a sizable, enthusiastic audience.

Please join us for the October 26 General Meeting at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. After the meeting, we plan to have some social time at Tempo.

Best,
Beth Montague

General Meeting Info.

The October General Meeting will be held at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
641 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202

Click here to see directions and information about parking.

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Please join us for a social gathering at Tempo immediately following the meeting!

Tempo Restaurant

Tempo
581 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202

Click here to see a map and directions to Tempo. Mouse over picture to learn more about the location.

Board Notes

The Board of Directors met on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.

Council Reports:

1. Membership - We have 53 Provisional Members; All Actives who must have a placement are placed; Removals for nonpayment of dues were voted upon; A member survey is under development

2. Communication - In the future, weekly emails won't be published the week of Perspectus' release; The website is continually undergoing updates; Tee shirts can be picked up at GMMs the month after ordered; Weekly emails will include community events, published under specific guidelines, and submitted by members (see article in this newsletter)

3. Community - Kate Mori presented on Community Research and Development; DIIAD has lots of opportunities; There's a new roundtables chair, Rebecca Stevens; Bantu meetings are ongoing

4. Financial - Review of monthly statement; 1919 is looking to a shopping event/fundraiser; Evaluation of lockbox proposals for Show House tickets; We have a new copier, with lower costs

5. Strategic Planning - Stressed importance of Annual Plans/updates; Revisited the Board's goals

6. PE - Discussed Action Learning Teams and JLB's participation in these; Reviewed conference materials

General News and Information

Judith Ripka Ring

* CHANCES NOW AVAILABLE for the Judith Ripka ring--valued at $750!--donated by the Ripka Family Foundation. The ring has a sterling silver band with a large square, canary yellow crystal with diamond accents at the corners. There are only 100 tickets available being sold for $50 each. One-hundred-percent of the proceeds will go to the JLB and be used to offset JLB operational expenses. Ticket(s) can be purchased at Headquarters or at the next General Meeting. If you would like to charge a ticket over the phone and have the ticket mailed to you, we would be happy to provide this service. The drawing will be held during our Holiday Party in December and the winner need not be present.

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* PERSPECTUS will be published the first Thursday of the month, following the monthly Board of Directors meeting held the first Tuesday of the month. It will take the place of the Weekly Email for the week it is published. Consider sharing your news and photographs with the membership by sending your submissions to jlperspectus@yahoo.com. Please keep photos small, as they ultimately need to be reduced to 100 KB for publication.

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* WEEKLY EMAIL will be adding a new feature. Announcements from outside charitable organizations with which JLB members are involved will now be included; however, it is imperative that the following guidelines be followed:

Charitable Organizations Announcement Guidelines - Only five items will be listed in each e-mail on a first-come, first-served basis, and will appear at the very end of the e-mail. Items should be submitted in 10 pt. Ariel font and be strictly limited to the Who (Organization), What (Event), Where (Location), When (Date and Time), and Why (What is the purpose of the event). Nothing extraneous will be included.

JLB Weekly Email Submissions & Calendar - Submissions to the weekly email must be sent to jlbweeklyemail@yahoo.com by Wednesday at noon in order to be included in the Thursday distribution. Please submit committee news and announcements, and meeting dates and times for the calendar.

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* THE 2010 - 2011 WHITE BOOK was distributed at the September General Meeting.
Sustainers' books will be mailed to them. To save on postage and/or carrying the books, members may pick up their copy at Headquarters Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Updates and corrections will be forwarded to you via the weekly email.

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* 2010-2011 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM: The Junior League of Buffalo is pleased to announce that the 2010-2011 Community Assistance Small Grants Program is requesting proposals. Qualified not-for-profit agencies [501(c)(3) designated] throughout Western New York are encouraged to apply for grant funding up to $1000. The Junior League of Buffalo applauds organizations and programs that support our current focus area, Families-At-Risk, with special emphasis on women's and children's issues. Applications are now on our website (http://www.jlbuffalo.org/community/grant-info/ ) and the press releases have been sent out. Do you know any non-profits that would like a $1,000 grant? Please forward them our website address and encourage them to apply. All potential applicants must submit applications postmarked by November 15, 2010. Questions regarding application requirements should be addressed to Jennifer Berryman.

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* GERARD PLACE, the 2007 Show House recipient, is honoring the JLB and The Buffalo News on November 4, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Sonoma Grill. Tickets are $30. If you'd like to attend, let Beth know by 10/11.

Sustainer News

Happy Sustainers Accumulating Cash (HSAC)

Sustainers! Are you intrigued by the Stock Market, puzzled by its ups and downs and the prognosticating about the recession? Have you always wanted to buy and sell stocks but weren't sure how to get started without losing your shirt? Join the Sustainer investment group, HSAC, and be a part of a small group participating in the economic revival. Now is the perfect time to get your feet wet for $50 a month. We invite guests to check us out at our November 8 meeting. Please email Wendy Sanders or call her at work at 893-1470 during regular business hours. You won't regret checking this out. Limited partnership slots are available, so reserve your guest spot today!

Provisional News

53 Fabulous Woman Have Been Found: Our 2010 - 2011 Provisional Class met for the first time on Tues, September 19. We have a terrific group of ladies and they are ready to go, go, go! A few more gals have expressed interest in joining League and we will be following up with them. Thanks to all the members who helped with our recruiting efforts and who passed along names and contact information of interested ladies. And once again, a special thanks to Anne Leary and Nancy Leed for hosting two of our Informational Sessions.

We're not wasting anytime jumping right in. Upcoming Provisional trainings will include Junior League Provisional Boot Camp on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. until noon and a bus tour on Saturday, October 30, also from 9 a.m. until noon.

Much like last year, our Provisional Class will be meeting before General Meetings from 5:30 - 6:30. If you are able, please take a minute to introduce yourself to our new members.

Do it in a Day Activities - "DIIAD"

JLB's Do It In A Day (DIIAD) Committee invites Junior League of Buffalo members to participate in the following service projects. Please contact Becky Gandour at beckyheider@gmail.com or at 901-1022 if you are interested or have questions about these opportunities.

"Pick Up Buffalo": The Pearl Street Corridor Renewal Project - During July through October on the third Saturday, a group of volunteers will maintain and care for the Erie Hills Pocket Parks in Downtown Buffalo. Click here for more details.

OCTOBER:

Volunteer Day at Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) Farm
When:              Saturdays, October 7 and 9, 2010
Time:                10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location:          271 Grant St., Buffalo, New York 14213

Boo at the Zoo!
When:              Saturday, October 16, 2010 and Sunday, October 17, 2010
                        Saturday, October 23, 2010 and Sunday October 24, 2010
Time:                Two Shifts: 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location:          Buffalo Zoo - 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214

All volunteers should enter Service Gate 1 located in the back of the zoo next to the Bison. Volunteers will be paired in 2's and can request a partner. Stations are all over zoo to hand out candy, serve coffee and donuts in the Reptile House, help children get on and off the hayride, help with parade or games for kids. All volunteers are encouraged to dress up in costumes, but keep it friendly! Please dress for the weather, as most activities are held outdoors.

NOVEMBER:

Literacy Volunteers Cocktails in Character
When:              Thursday, November 4
Time:                5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location:          Shea's Performing Arts Center

Volunteers are needed for setup and during the event for the auction, raffle baskets, and silent auction.

Mass Appeal, a high fashion event in the Elmwood Village
When:              Friday, November 5, 2010
Time:                5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Location:          Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 875 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo

Fashion week comes to Buffalo! Volunteers are needed for the 1st floor bar, ticket table, usher, security, VIP section, and for cleanup on Saturday.

Women & Children's Hospital's Lunch with Barbie
When:              Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time:                11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location:          Salvatore's Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Rd., Depew, NY 14043

Volunteers are needed to man Barbie Boutique, help with registration and other tasks, such as with helping paint little girls' nails, and with basket pick-up after the basket raffle.

Junior League in the Media

Buffalo Business First honored two of our Junior League leaders at a luncheon on September 23 with their "Women of Influence" award.