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!
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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, Happy 2012! As we have approached the mid-way point of the Junior League year, the Board of Directors met for our mid-year "retreat" last week. As a board, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and our members. We met to evaluate our League's progress so far, to re-affirm our mission and vision, and to ensure we have the adequate resources to continue our league's forward motion. I encourage each member of our organization to do the same. "What can you do in your placement to move the work of League forward?" "What personal skills are you looking to improve upon?" "What personal or professional connections are you going to make?" These are all questions we should ask ourselves periodically to ensure our individual needs are met. In a month or so, you will have the opportunity to apply for positions on our straw ballot. These positions are considered leadership focused. Take some time before then to think about where you would like your next opportunity to be within Junior League. As we continue to move forward, you can look for some changes to our weekly e-mail and to our internal and external communication in general. As the use of social media increases, the JLB will start to use many forms of social media as communication tools. We are also moving ahead to pursue some additional projects in the community. The LifeCoach program is a solid beginning for the League to begin learning more about our impact issue: Single Women Heads of Households Living in Poverty. Now we will look to expand our horizons and develop additional programs, as we have always envisioned running multiple activities or events that serve to support our community impact issue. Through our General Meetings, we have facilitated the learning and awareness for many of the difficulties these women and families face. We now begin the process of incorporating more opportunities to make an impact in our community. We encourage all our members to suggest ideas and projects for future consideration. I am thrilled to announce that the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation has granted the Junior League of Buffalo $3000 for our community programs over the next year. The grant will be used to support our work with Single Women Heads of Household Living in Poverty. Many thanks to M&T for their generous support and especially to Ann Galbraith, JL Sustainer, who was instrumental in writing and advocating for this grant. JLB's Executive Vice President, Colleen Seminara, headed to Albany last November to attend the NYSPAC Fall Conference. Following the course of AJLI initiatives, the Junior League of Buffalo is hoping to increase our involvement, as a League, in advocacy and encourage our members to become more engaged in civic issues. Look for more opportunities for advocacy in the months ahead. We will be hearing much more from Colleen in the near future, as she is heading up the Transition Team and the Scholarship Committee. Quick Points: * Anyone interested in ODI Training (Texas) in February should contact Sarah Snyder, Membership VP * Webinar Wednesdays will begin again on January 18th through the AJLI web site * Buy your Junior League T-Shirts if you have not already done so at www.bluebisonsports.com Our next meeting will take place on January 17th at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (Wilcox Mansion). We will hear updates from each of our councils, as well as from the Casino Night Committee, and from our Provisional Class. The Community Research and Development Committee, under the guidance of Jessica Schimert, has been working very hard to uncover opportunities in the community, which will allow our league to continue impacting Single Women Heads of Households Living Poverty. Jessica will be speaking at the meeting regarding some of this research. The new year is always a good time to reflect on what's important. When I look back on the past few months and all of 2011, I am inspired by all the dedication, creativity, compassion, and energy I've witnessed within this organization. Our members rise to the challenge, give of their time selflessly, and have an incredible desire to do for others. Our League is vibrant and strong, and we can look forward to an exciting, impactful, and rewarding 2012. All the best for 2012, Julie |
The next General Meeting will be Tuesday, January 17, at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site at 6:30 p.m.
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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
(Wilcox Mansion)
641 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202
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The Board of Directors met for its annual retreat Saturday, January 7, 2012:
The Board... - Accepted Transfer Deborah Alexander from Boston, MA
- Participated in discussion facilitated by guest Jessica Schmiert that generated lots of ideas about what the next steps for Community Involvement could be, as well as assisted in the refining of that involvement with a more focused approach that draws from our strengths.
- Learned Pam Heilman from Hodgson Russ is retiring.
- Received a plaque honoring JLB participation in the recent National Preservation Conference.
- Learned Colleen Seminara is preparing for Scholarship Committee, Transition Team, and Show House task force.
The Board received reports from:
- Communication Council - Continuing the generation of ideas to continue forward motion -using more social media and changing the look of our weekly e-mail; Adobe Acrobat being purchased to allow for writable/ fillable forms; Website domain name renewed; Website in process of being updated with ability to quickly add more current information
- Membership Council - Solicitation of PE applications ongoing; Two applications received for ODI in February, but still can accept more. Provisional class has been working on Kids in the Kitchen and Gerard Place.
- Financial Council - Martin House has final payment for Show House proceeds this month; 1919 Fund letters sent out seeking donations; Holiday party basket raffle generated $534; Casino Night tickets will be sold at the next GMM; and the beautiful Spree ad created by Hilary Banas was circulated
- Community Council - Hadar finalized both Roundtable programs for 2012: Food Access on Feb. 29th (Place: TBD) and Pay Equity in conjunction with Canisius & Buff State on April 17th; Community Assistance Grants currently being solicited; Generating ideas on best ways to use the $3000 grant from M&T
- Sustainer - for the most part is status quo; No new announcements or any pertinent information to report; Sustainer picnic will be at Saturn Club this summer.
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Community Assistance Grants - Help Spread the Word!
Submitted by Hadar Borden
Please help build awareness of the availability of our Community Assistance Grants. Media outlets have already been contacted, but your help is needed to announce this funding opportunity to organizations/groups (501(c)(3) Status) where you are engaged. Please direct interested organizations to www.jlbuffalo.org for the guidelines and program information.
The Junior League of Buffalo is currently accepting applications for our Community Assistance Small Grants Program. The Community Assistance Small Grants Program provides $1000 grants to community organizations and programs that support our focus area, Female Heads of Households Living in Poverty. We will be accepting applications until February 3, 2012. All organizations applying for a grant must complete the Small Grants Program Cover Page and provide the organizational and program information as requested in the Small Grants Program Application Guidelines.
Please visit the below links for all documents relevant to Community Assistance Grants:
Press Release
Application Guidelines
Award Criteria
Application Package Cover Letter
Required Cover Page
Please email direct any questions to Hadar Borden.
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Casino Night Planning Well Under Way! The Casino Night Committee is really excited about our Fantasy Casino Night, as we are working really hard to make it a fun and successful fundraising event! Please go to the Junior League Facebook page and click "like" to see regular updates on this ex citing event! Save the Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the newly renovated, historic Webb Building, 90 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY Regular Ticket: $75 VIP Ticket: $125 Checks payable to the Junior League of Buffalo or Credit Cards accepted RSVP to Jill at HQ
Looking for Sponsors: If you know of anyone who would be interested in helping sponsor our event ($1,000 package), please contact Barb Lupica, Sponsorship Chair, by email for package details. For a list of current sponsors, please visit our FaceBook page.
Looking for Gift Baskets and Raffle Items: if you know of anyone who would be interested in donating a basket or a raffle item, please contact Pietra Lettieri, Basket Raffle Co-Chair, by email. Wine Wall: one of our fundraisers will include a wine wall. if you're able to donate a bottle of wine to our wall, please contact Katie Dunnigan, Basket Raffle Co-Chair, by email.
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Food for All: Food Access in WNY Roundtable Discussion
**Free Admission - Open to the Public**
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: University of Buffalo South Campus, 100 Allen Hall
Contact: Hadar Borden (Roundtable Comm. Chair) by email or at 984-0250,
Female heads of households living in poverty are the face of poverty in WNY. The Junior League of Buffalo looks to build awareness of food access as a basic need and as being inherently connected to the success of female heads of households as they support their families, ultimately striving to end the cycle of poverty.
Topics Include:
- Awareness of food system issues
- Importance of community empowerment and policies
- Define eating local; leading a healthy lifestyle
- Engagement opportunities for the community
- Resources in WNY community for those impacted by the issue
Contributing Panelists include:
Diane Picard, Executive Director, Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP); Jessie Gouck, Healthy Kids, Healthy Community; Susannah Barton, Executive Director, Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo
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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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News from Membership Council
Submitted by Sarah Snyder
Organizational Development Institute (ODI): There is one space available for the February 10-12 ODI in Fort Worth, Texas. Those interested in attending should contact Sarah Snyder as soon as possible either by email or at (585) 520-0069. The Next President Elect: The deadline for accepting President Elect applications has been extended. 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. Transfers: Please welcome our newest transfer, Deborah Alexander, from Boston, MA!
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 The Junior League of Buffalo Holiday Party!
 Girls just want to have fun
Raising a glass at Pearl St. Catching up |
 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 - Room Make-Over
Date: Flexible time in Jan/Feb leading up to final date of Saturday, February 18th
Place: Gerard Place, 2515 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY
What: Work as part of a team to make-over an apartment at Gerard Place to be used as a model space. Organize and collect donated items, coordinate décor to fill the space, and/or get hands-on and clean/make-over the room on the morning of Feb 18th.
LifeCoach Child Care Assistants
Dates: Saturday 1/14, Saturday 2/4, or Saturday 3/10
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.
**Note, the next LifeCoach session has been changed to Jan 21st. Child care assistants are still needed for that session!**
LifeCoach Site/Program Assistants
Date: Organizational work prior to 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.
February
WNED Kid's Fest 2012
Where: WNED Studios
When: Saturday, February 4, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, one shift from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We will need greeters, ticket takers, children's activities helpers, welcome table personnel, etc.
March
"Raising Hope" Fashion Show Gala
Who: Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc.
Where: Adam'sMark Hotel, 120 Church St, Buffalo, NY
When: Friday, March 30th, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Why: To raise proceeds to enhance the programs that assist women and the children who are victims of family violence and to help them realize safety and security in their lives.
Volunteers are needed to assist with raffles, silent auction, tickets, front table, and coat check. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Rosemary by email or at (716) 361-5452.
Please contact Brooke Smith by email or at (949) 395-5059 if you are interested in participating in any of these DIIAD activities.
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 Members of the Happy Sustainers Accumulating Cash (HSAC) Investment Club gathered to celebrate the holidays, friendships, and another "profitable" year on December 6 at the Saturn Club. |
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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:
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)
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| From buffaloah.com...
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The Webb building, which was erected in 1888 by local entrepreneur Jewett M. Richmond, dates from the second period of Buffalo's architectural history. The phase commenced with the advent of the railroad in 1843 and continued until the 1890s. Commercial buildings erected during this period exhibit the heavier and richer detailing characteristic of nineteenth-century Victorian style.
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Heartfelt condolences are being sent to Maria Mozzetti-Stock (S '84), who lost her stepdaughter, Pamela Stock Murray, on December 18, 2011.
Click here to read the notice in The Buffalo News.
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