President
Julie Warman
Executive Vice President
Colleen Seminara
President Elect
TBD
Recording Secretary
Patty Gonzalez
Communications Vice President Pam Chrzanowski
Financial Vice President
Angela Hall
Community Vice President
Lynsey Zimdahl
Membership Vice President
Sarah Snyder
Sustainer Vice President
Marsha Gresens
Sustainer Vice President Sandra Keller
Strategic Plan Chair
Amy Hawley
Parliamentarian
Julie Mooney
Perspectus Editor
Melissa Rebl Rodemeyer
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Deadline &
Submission Guidelines
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The deadline to submit is the FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, as Perspectus will be published the first Thursday of the month and take the place of the Weekly Email for that week. Feel free to submit anytime during the month--the earlier the better!
Be sure pictures are not excessively large, as they will have to be made 100 mb or less.
Submit to jlperspectus@yahoo.com.
If your email address has changed, please email jlperspectus@yahoo.com with BOTH your old address and your new address.
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The Junior League of Buffalo, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, 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.
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 Dear Members,
As we begin the holiday season, I can't help but think of how thankful I am for the exceptional women with whom I volunteer alongside. Our community is a better place because of your effectiveness, professionalism, creativeness, commitment to our organization, and to each other. On a daily basis, I am witness to our members' enthusiasm and excitement for the work they do. Over the next couple of months, we will be holding a new fundraiser, continuing work on our Community Impact Issue, exploring ways to expand our community impact, training and educating over 40 Provisional Class members, and awarding over $200,000 to a well-deserving community project. The Junior League of Buffalo has a long, proud history of accomplishments, and I look forward to a memorable 2012, as well.
Our Casino Night Committee, headed by Chrisi Pearl, has some exciting plans for the Spring... They have created an incredibly sleek logo, secured a fabulous venue, and locked in the perfect date. We will soon be looking for sponsors for this inaugural, fun-filled event. We look forward to more details at our January GMM.
The Show House Proceeds Committee, under the leadership of Kristy Gossel and Cindy Vance, are in the process of identifying potential recipients. They are now in the second stage of the application process. We will look forward to our proceeds vote in March!
Our Community Council continues its work with the Life Coach program, as well as with researching future ideas for member involvement. As we have communicated many times before, this is not one project, but an entire issue we are working on. We welcome your ideas and suggestions for even more involvement and activities to support Female Heads of Households Living in Poverty.
President-Elect applications are currently being accepted. For those of you considering the position, but hesitant about the three year commitment, I'd like to remind you that with our new Board structure, the role of President-Elect has been greatly revised to focus on shadowing and training, as opposed to administrative duties. Your President-Elect year will be a gradual learning experience.
It's never too early to start thinking about your future League opportunities and roles. Our Nominating Committee is also looking for members interested in League financial leadership positions to shadow the Financial VP and treasurer and learn more about these positions. We are also looking for members interested in working on upgrading our technology. Please speak with Sarah Snyder, our Membership VP, if interested in any of these roles. We are fast approaching the half-way point of our League year. Part of our mission is to develop our members, to train and to teach. I urge all our members to look at the plans or goals you have made for this year and measure your progress. Are you where you want to be? How can you make the most out of your League experience?
We rang in the holiday season with the well-attended Provisional Cocktail Party last week and look forward to our Annual Members' Holiday Party on December 13th. Blending work and play seems to come naturally to our members, doesn't it? If you haven't already made a reservation and paid for it, please make sure you do so immediately.
A huge thank you to Melissa Rodemeyer, who always does a fantastic job publishing our monthly Perspectus!! We encourage you to submit articles on anything your committee may be working on, and remember we always love pictures!
I look forward to seeing many of you next week at our always-festive Holiday Party! Look for the Buffalo Dining Cards table--great for last minute gifts--and also at the Council's fantastic Basket Raffle.
On behalf of the 2011-2012 Junior League of Buffalo Board of Directors, we wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Julie Warman
President, Junior League of Buffalo
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Come celebrate the holidays
at the annual Junior League of Buffalo Holiday Party Tuesday, December 13 Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
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The Board of Directors met Tuesday, December 6.
The Board...
...welcomed transfer Glenis Davis from Beaumont, TX.
...accepted resignation of CIndy Marinides Hanson.
...is accepting President Elect applications.
...heard guest Kate Mori speak about LifeCoach Program to prepare the Board for the January retreat; this will be a discussion point.
...learned that those in attendance at the November 10 NYSPAC in Albany agreed that issues to be advocated for in April will be Healthy Kids Initiative and Leniency for Women in Prison for Killing their Abuser; Colleen Seminara attended NYSPAC.
The Board received reports from...
Communication Council - Work continuing to update website, archive information, gain remote access to database; In process of renewing website domain name; discussion of schedule change for delivery of Perspectus and weekly email; multiple Facebook listings will be looked into.
Financial Council - Seeking next year's treasurer and financial VP; the Show House Proceeds Committee has narrowed number of applicants for second round to 7.; Bank Changes- will be transferring everything over since our HSBC branch will be First Niagara.
Community Council - At next GMM, a break-out session to discuss what programs league members want to be involved with; Sharon Nosenchuck looking into advocacy efforts for Every Woman Opportunity because of recent cuts; Community Assistance Grants materials and committee are organized and sending out on Jan. 3rd; Hadar Borden finalizing all aspects of 2012 Food Access Roundtable with her committee and would like to have time at the general meeting to present to the group; Julie Warman announced our being awarded a $3000 grant from M&T.
Sustainer Council - Recent successful events were the Holiday House Tour sponsored by the Burlington/Hamilton Junior League in Ontario, Canada, Book Club, and Dine Around; Sustainer picnic in planning stages.
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Show House Proceeds Update
Submitted by Kristy Gossel
 The 2011 Show House Proceeds Committee is working diligently in order to present to the Junior League Membership in March the very best candidates to be the recipients of up to $219,000 of the proceeds from this year's Decorators' Show House. We received close to 50 preliminary applications and have asked 7 local agencies to complete a final application. After reviewing these, we will conduct interviews and site visits during the month of January with those the committee chooses to move forward. We will then meet as a committee to determine which of the agencies will be asked to present to the Junior League members on March 20. Prior to that date, the committee will ensure that each agency is prepared to deliver the best possible presentation to our membership.
Please save the date of March 20, 2012 for our very critical voting meeting regarding Show House Proceeds! The committee has worked hard thus far to ensure that we choose candidates to benefit from these funds who are well qualified, exciting, and who make significant contributions to our community. The vote is up to you!
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November's ODI in Orlando a Rewarding Experience
Submitted by Kim Kadziolka On November 4-6, 2011, the Junior  League of Buffalo was well represented at AJLI's Organizational Development Institute (ODI) in sunny Orlando, Florida. Kim Kadziolka, Brooke Smith, and Nancy Reimann attended the conference, whose theme was "Transformation: Taking Action towards Diversity and Inclusion," and brought home with them an excitement for the future of JLB. Each followed different tracks, which included "Creating Tomorrow's Community Leaders," "Identifying & Building Powerful Community Projects," and "New Strategies and Tools for Nominating." Meeting Junior League members from across the United States and Canada, as well as London, England, was a highlight for the women, who returned inspired and ready to share their excitement with the rest of JLB. |
News from Membership Council
Submitted by Sarah Snyder
Organizational Development Institute (ODI): The next session is February 10-12, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas. Those interested in attending can contact Sarah Snyder by email or at (585) 520-0069 for more information. The Next President Elect: It is that time of year again, and we are accepting applications for our next President Elect. You must be in good standing and have more than two active years in League to be eligible. This position calls for strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to empower others, the capacity to develop strategies for strengthening League, effective decision making skills, the ability to manage conflict, aptitude for strong organization, and proficient time management abilities. For a more detailed job description, please review the 2011-2012 Placement Brochure on the JLB website. Please contact Sarah Snyder as soon as possible either by email or at (585) 520-0069 for the application or for more information. |
 Great Lake Effects: ONLY 900 REMAIN! Purchase of Great Lake Effects is no longer a membership requirement, but it is still nice to keep the title in mind as a gift for someone special. Please also consider donating it to other organizations with which you might work outside of League. The book has a great new price--$5.00! The inventory of Great Lake Effects numbers approximately 1100. Don't forget: When they're gone, they're gone! Copies can be purchased through Jill at headquarters during regular business hours. All monies, either for new purchases or owed form previous purchases, should be submitted to Jill at headquarters either by check through the mail, by dropping off during business hours, or by leaving in one of two drop boxes--one located in the copy room or in the other next to the front door on the porch. |
Community Impact Service Opportunities
Submitted by Liza Keenan
Gerard Place - Apartment Make-over
Date: Several hours in Dec/Jan leading up to final date of Saturday, January 21st
Time/Place: Flexible time in Dec/Jan coordinating furniture items and décor for the apartment and/or several hours during the morning of Sat, Jan 21st making-over the rooms at Gerard Place, 2515 Bailey Ave, Buffalo.
**We're looking for lots of help, large or small scale, to prepare for this project! Do you have a piece of living room furniture that needs a new home? Or do you know someone who might? Do you love bargain hunting at TJ Maxx or Marshalls for accents for a living room or kitchen? Are you handy with home improvement projects like hanging curtains or picture frames? We can use you in any capacity. Please let us know if you're interested!
Every Woman Opportunity Center - Career Clothes Closet
Dates: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Time: 9am - 11am
Place: Every Woman Opportunity Center
**Sort, accessorize, and display business attire for women in the EWOC Clothes Closet.
LifeCoach Child Care Assistants
Dates: Saturday 1/14 or Saturday 2/4
Time: 10am - 12pm
Place: Northwest Buffalo Community Center, 155 Lawn Ave, Buffalo
**Come join the JLB team and assist with activities for children while their mothers attend LifeCoach mentoring session.
LifeCoach Site/Program Assistants
Date: Organizational work prior to 1/14 or 2/4 LifeCoach sessions
Time: Approx 2 hrs, on your own flexible schedule
**Work with LifeCoach Site/Program coordinator to brainstorm and put together "take home" goodies or food for mentees and their children prior to one of the LifeCoach sessions.
Please contact Liza Keenan with question, or if you are interested in any of these activities!
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Do It In a Day (DIIAD) Activities
January
Breath of Life Gala
When: Saturday, January 28, form 4:30 pm - 11 pm. Dinner will be provided for all volunteers at 4:30 pm.
What: Volunteers will be assisting with many different areas during the evening.
Attire: Dress is cocktail attire for volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristin via email or at (716) 204-2535.
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Sustainer Book Club--Bookmarks
New members are always welcome. Come join the fun! To RSVP or to learn more about Book Club, please contact Barbara Bukowski.
The schedule for the remainder of the year follows:
January - Movie TBA
February - Mennonite in the Little Black Dress by Rdoda Janzen (Hostess, TBA)
March - Cutting for Stone by Abraham Vergese (Marsha Gresens, hostess)
April/May - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson (Joan Taggert, hostess) |
Congratulations to Colleen White, her husband JD, and daughter Norrie on their new addition, William Milas White, who arrived on November 29th weighing in at 9lbs, 2oz!
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The Buffalo slogan "City of Good Neighbors" was coined in 1940.
May you feel the presence of
"Good Neighbors" this holiday season. |
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Please feel free to contact us to find out more about the Junior League, about donating, or perhaps about becoming a member. We'd love to hear from you!
Junior League of Buffalo
45 Elmwood Avenue  Buffalo, New York 14201 (716) 884-8865 (M-Th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
www.jlbuffalo.org
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