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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TYLER, INC.
ISSUE TWO 2007
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from the league LINES
EDITOR LEAGUE LINES EDITOR
Judie Bower
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Rebekah Williams
WRITERS
Trudy Lynch
Christine Sperow
Shea Taucher
As we approach the holiday season, we invite you to join us for
ADVERTISING SALES
Mistletoe & Magic 2007, Fifth Avenue Flair. A tradition since 1979, Michelle Blackburn
Mistletoe & Magic is an opportunity for friends and families to usher Wendy Farmer
in the holiday season together through special events, parties, Cadie Johnson
shopping and entertainment. It allows the community to celebrate the SUSTAINING ADVISOR
season but also serves as a fundraiser for the Junior League so that we Karen Ford
can continue to support community agencies through financial and
volunteer assistance. The Mistletoe & Magic committee has been
working throughout the year preparing for this event and invites you JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TYLER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
to come be a part of the festivities.
PRESIDENT
In this issue, we highlight the TISD Foundation Teacher Grant Program. Leann Strnadel
Through this program, educators are given the opportunity to bring PRESIDENT-ELECT
new projects and innovative ideas to the classroom. Students investigate Kathy Bauman
and learn new concepts in science and technology as well as history,
ADMINISTRATIVE VP
math, language and self-discipline. These grant opportunities are opening Chalease Denson
the doors for creativity and allowing teachers additional support as they
COMMUNICATIONS VP
enhance learning environments. Terri Good
COMMUNITY VP
We hope that you’ll enjoy getting to know the 2007-2008 Junior League
Gillian Sheridan
Board of Directors. These women share a passion for volunteerism and
are continually working towards building our community. Each lady is FINANCIAL VP
Stacy Bengtson
dedicated to serving and leading the Junior League membership over
the next year. FUND DEVELOPMENT VP
Leslie Watson
MEMBERSHIP VP
Happy Holidays! Kathy Bauman
NOMINATING CHAIR
Kim Farrell
Judie Bower SUSTAINING ADVISOR
League Lines Editor Terri Smith
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CONTENTS
F E AT U R E S
6 2007 Mistletoe & Magic
Fifth Avenue Flair
28 History of Mistletoe & Magic
32 2007-2008 Board of Directors
34 TISD Grants
COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS
1 Letter from the Editor
Judie Bower
5 Letter from the President
Leann Strnadel
42 Classic Cookbooks
44 Accolades
On The Cover
2007 Mistletoe & Magic Steering Committee
Special thanks to Bryan Rockett - Portraits by Bryan VOLUME 50 NUMBER 2
Design by Autry Design • Printed by Designer Graphics www.juniorleagueoftyler.org
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for 59 Years
Upscale Shopping
located in the
geographic center of
Tyler in the heart of
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We Are Proud
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League Lines
from the is a quarterly magazine
PRESIDENT published by the
Junior League of Tyler, Inc.,
to promote the League’s
mission and goals and to
educate League members
and the community about
the projects, fundraisers and
membership of the League.
“ It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
” The Junior League of Tyler, Inc.
is an organization of women
“You can have the most wonderful mission in the world, but it takes people
to make the mission a reality.” Wayne Olson committed to promoting
voluntarism, developing the
As soon as my children start to see Christmas decorations go up around town, they love to potential of women and
sing the line, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” They enjoy gifts, food and family improving communities through
during the holiday season. They take all of this for granted. However, there are so many in the effective action and
our community who are not able to sing the very same song with glee and anticipation.
leadership of trained
The Junior League of Tyler is not just an organization that decorates Harvey Convention volunteers. Its purpose is
Center and puts on a big party and shopping weekend. The true meaning of exclusively educational and
Mistletoe & Magic is funding our mission. You see, the proceeds of this incredible event
charitable. Its vision is to
do things that might really surprise you.
commit our volunteers and
When you contribute to Mistletoe & Magic, our largest fundraiser, you will: resources to positively impact
• Help adults and children learn to read the present and future quality
• Build someone a house of life in our community.
• Feed the elderly
• Provide a wish for a sick child
The League Lines staff
• Support the arts through our local museum and theatre
hopes that you enjoy
• Support families with parent education courses
• Help children who have suffered abuse this issue of League Lines and
• Support teachers we encourage your feedback.
• Help low income families with affordable health care If you would like to contact the
• And much, much more… for a complete list, visit our website at www.juniorleagueoftyler.org editor, be added to our
mailing list or receive
We simply could not fulfill our mission of improving the community without the help of our
underwriters, partners, and friends. You are the people who help make the mission of the information on advertising,
Junior League of Tyler a reality. With your help, it’s the most wonderful time of the year all please contact the
year long for Tyler! League office at (903) 595-5426
Building with you,
or send an email to jbow@tjc.edu
Leann Strnadel Design by Autry Design
Junior League President Printed by Designer Graphics
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Fifth Avenue Flair
Our signature fundraising event is just around Tyler, Texas, children and the young at heart can
the corner, and this year, Mistletoe & Magic will lace up and glide around a real ice-skating rink
take you to the fabulous frenzy of New York City. at the Scammahorn Center! Stop and eat a
“Fifth Avenue Flair” promises all the glamour, bite at the Central Park Promenade where
excitement, fun, and of course shopping of the local vendors will sell great tasting treats.
city that never sleeps. From store-front stylings During Preview Party, you can play a high-stakes
created by our talented Decorations Steering game of “Heads or Tails,” for the chance to walk
Committee to the unique vendors hand-picked
away with a ladies stainless steel Rolex! Just by
by the Merchants Steering Committee,
participating in these events, you will help promote
Mistletoe & Magic 2007 will be a treat for
the community, as well as the members of the mission of the Junior League of Tyler.
The Junior League of Tyler!
Our tried-and-true events like Silent & Live
I am proud to present this event to the Auction and Breakfast with Santa will continue
community on behalf of all of you, both to liven up your holiday season, so don’t forget
Steering Committee members, and Committee to buy your brunch, preview party, and Breakfast
members. Because of your strong support and with Santa tickets, as well as your Bryan Rockett
energetic participation, “Fifth Avenue Flair” will gift certificates. There is truly something for
be a fabulous event with even better benefits everyone, so come prepared to bid!
for the community. Just think: each five dollar
ticket sold means a meal for someone who As the week of “Fifth Avenue Flair” draws near,
otherwise might go hungry; job training for a keep your energy level high, and get ready to
woman in need of a hand-up; a dream-come- bring an incredible event to Tyler. We need and
true for a sick child, and health services for an
value your time and talent above all else, and
underinsured patient. This event represents
know that it is because of our League’s
our commitment to those in need, as well as
our own dedication to serving our community. strength that we are able to make such a
phenomenal impact on Tyler. I’ll see you soon,
I can’t wait to see all of you in the Mistletoe & on the streets of Manhattan, during
Magic trenches! The Steering Committee has Mistletoe & Magic, 2007!
been working hard to bring an exciting mix of
the old and new events to keep you and your Andy Wells
family entertained. For the very first time in 2007 Mistletoe & Magic Chairman
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Fifth Avenue Flair
THURSDAY, 12 NOON – 9 P.M. • FRIDAY, 12 NOON – 9 P.M. • SATURDAY, 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Harvey Convention Center
2000 West Front St. • Tyler, Texas
Tickets available at the door • $5 each per day • All sales final
Order tickets online at www.juniorleagueoftyler.org or call 903-593-1080 for more information.
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Photos by Bryan Rockett
2007 Mistletoe &Magic Committee
Andy Wells, Mistletoe & Magic
Chairman and Leann Strnadel,
JLT President.
Liz Ballard, Merchants Steering Committee;
Rebecca Ballard, Decorations Chairman;
Meredith Roberts, Merchants Chairman; and
Cindy Brady, Staffing Steering Committee
Zoe Kerr, PR Steering Committee; Kelly Haney,
PR Steering Committee; and Amy Lively, PR Chairman.
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2007 Mistletoe &Magic Committee
Trina McAllister, Marketing Steering Committee;
Heather Pickett, PR Steering Committee; and
Kimberly Abeldt, Marketing Steering Committee.
Rebecca Robinson, PR Steering Committee;
BethAnne Bruce, PR Steering Committee;
Ginger Haberle, Marketing Steering Committee;
and Mitzi Hardee, Special Events Chairman.
Kelli Armstrong, Special Events Steering Committee
and Stacie Walker, Staffing Chairman.
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2007 Mistletoe &Magic Committee
Leigh Ann Bugg, Children’s Events Steering Committee;
Melanie Baker, Special Events Steering Committee;
Jo DeMoville, Reservations Chairman; and Brandi
Lamberth, Marketing Steering Committee.
Christy Calbraith, Administrative Assistant;
Carissa Fisher, Decorations Steering Committee;
Vickie Hammer, Rentals & Signage Chairman; and
Callie Caruthers, Reservations Steering Committee.
Jeanne Ramunni, Treasurer Assistant; Laurie Ann Frank, Marketing
Steering Committee; Stacie Gregory, Marketing Chairman; and
Kamala Scammahorn, Marketing Steering Committee.
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Chance Drawing
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Truck
$100 per chance. Someone will be the lucky winner of a brand new four-door black Silverado Truck!
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Half Ton Crew Cab Truck won 2007 Motor Trend Truck of the Year.
Sponsored by
Heads or Tails
The Live Auction will begin with a game of chance easy to win. Each participant can purchase up to a maximum
of two game cards at $20 each. Before each toss of the coin, patrons will have to decide “Heads or Tails.”
The final winning flip of the coin will determine who takes home a Ladies Stainless Steel and Gold Rolex from
Susan Robinson Jewelry. The prize is amazing and your odds are spectacular!
Sponsored by
Official Rolex Jeweler
Gift “Sak”
Ramsey Fritz Jewels unwraps on Fifth Avenue for one
night only! Be one of the first to select your Ramsey Fritz
Jewels Gift “Sak” at the Mistletoe & Magic Preview Party.
Only 100 lucky shoppers will have a chance to win a suite of
Lagos jewelry valued at over $1,000. Each Gift “Sak” has a
gift certificate or surprise inside valued at $25 to $600
and only one has the Lagos jewelry. Your $50 donation
Special Thanks
will give you a chance to win! Margo Adams
Sponsored by Gillian Brasfield
Discovery Science Place
Jennifer Hallisey
Susan Hene
Discount Shopping Card
Mike Hill
Amy Lauffer
Mistletoe & Magic, “Fifth Avenue Flair” presents the Bob & Lianne Sanchez
2007 Discount Shopping Card. Purchase a card for $10 C. Strickland-TJC Theatre
and receive 10% OFF at participating merchant booths Terri & Neal Smith
during Mistletoe & Magic. Shopping cards will be available
starting in November at the Junior League of Tyler office and Joyce Turner
also available for purchase during Mistletoe & Magic. Janet York
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New For 2007
Mistletoe &Magic
Discount Shopping Card
Mistletoe & Magic, “Fifth Avenue Flair” presents the 2007 Discount Shopping Card.
Purchase a card for $10 and receive 10% OFF at participating merchant booths
during Mistletoe & Magic. Shopping cards will be available starting in November at the
Junior League of Tyler office and also available for purchase during Mistletoe & Magic.
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Parties & Special Events
Under the Lights of Times Square
PREVIEW PARTY – $85
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • 7 P.M. -11 P.M.
Start your trip to New York with an elegant evening of
private shopping while dining on a cocktail buffet by G-Texas Catering
Heads or Tails Game sponsored by Susan Robinson Jewelry
Live Auction sponsored by R.W. Fair Foundation
Gift “Sak” sponsored by Ramsey Fritz Jewels
Preview Party Silent Auction sponsored by
Threlkeld Insurance & Company
Dancing to The Brent Van Sickle Orchestra sponsored by
BrickStreet Pharmacy
Complimentary Valet Parking sponsored by
C. Woods Co., L.L.C. & Classic Toyota Mercedes-Benz
Preview Party sponsored by
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
BRUNCH – $30
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 9:30 A.M. – 12 NOON
Enjoy the high-fashion Style Show brought to you by
Bridgette’s & Harley’s complete with private shopping,
silent auction and a delightful brunch
by G-Texas Catering
Sponsored by Bob L. Herd Foundation
Complimentary Valet Parking by Tyler Valet Parking Services
Magic on Madison
GRANDPARENT’S NIGHT – $5
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 7 P.M.
Style Show by Spinout & Nana Bananaz
Sponsored by Ann & James Hardin
Holidays &Happenings on Herald Square
BRUNCH – $30
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 9:30 A.M. – 12 NOON
Watch for this runway-ready Style Show straight from
Herald Square, home of Macy’s New York.
By Macy’s. Enjoy private shopping,
silent auction and a delightful brunch by G-Texas Catering
Sponsored by Oak Hollow
Complimentary Valet Parking by Tyler Valet Parking Services
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Parties & Special Events
A Night on Broadway
FAMILY NIGHT – $5
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 7 P.M.
Style Show by 8th Street Boutique and Punkin Patch
Sponsored by Regions Bank
Saturday in SoHo
PRIVATE SHOPPING – $10
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
A shopper’s dream! Enjoy the luxury of shopping early before the crowd!
Sponsored by Henry & Peters, P.C.
Scammahorn Center
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK – $10
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • 4 P.M. – 9 P.M.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 4 P.M. – 9 P.M.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Give your child a taste of New York City’s Rockefeller Center during the holidays!
Lace up your ice skates and take your turn around the outdoor ice skating rink.
Skates in all sizes are provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by Kamala & Scott Scammahorn
Breakfast with Santa in Central Park
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND ICE SKATING – $25
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 8:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.
Bring your children for a magical breakfast with Santa and ice skating at the
Scammahorn Ice Rink. A 4x6 photo is included. Pictures will be provided by
Spotted at TylerPaper.com. All children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas Special Events Tent
Sponsored by Anita A. Ray; Dr. Kent Boozer-Pediatric Dentist;
& Dr. Sherri J. Reuland-Orthodontist
Central Park Promenade
FOOD COURT
NOVEMBER 8 – 10
What New York shopping experience would be complete
without a boardwalk? Don’t miss out on the fare featuring
Chick- fil -A, Double Dave’s Pizza, Yahooz’s and Heartland Ham
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas Special Events Tent
Sponsored by Tyler Morning Telegraph & TylerPaper.com
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Merchants
8th Street Boutique – Tyler, TX Accessories* – Austin, TX
Allyson’s – Chandler, TX Menagerie Rowe Int’l. – Dallas, TX
Andrew’s Candy Company – Arkadelphia, AR Michele’s – Austin, TX
Art & Tile of Santa Fe* – Santa Fe, NM Minnie Beasley’s Cookie Co. – Denver, CO
Articulations* – Santa Fe, NM My Destiny* – Cypress, TX
Autry Antiques – Jacksonville, TX Nana Bananaz* – Tyler, TX
B. K. Swayze – Spring, TX Nancy Brown Custom Jeweler – Santa Fe, NM
Barbara’s Antique Button Jewelry – Kingwood, TX Outfitters of Little Fork Ranch* – Dallas, TX
Beautiful Gems*— Houston, TX Pandora de Balthazar*– Round Top, TX
Beijo Bags – Coppell, TX Portraits by Bryan – Tyler, TX
Biscuit Barrel Antiques – Tyler, TX Punkin Patch – Tyler, TX
BNR Designs – Ft. Worth, TX R. L. Davis – Booth – Tyler, TX
Caliente Company* – Lipan, TX R. L. Davis – Cart – Tyler, TX
Canterbury Court – Corsicana, TX Round Top Natural Soap – Round Top, TX
Chasin’ Our Tails – Whitehouse, TX RTZY Works* – Austin, TX
Cherchie’s Specialty Foods – Malvern, PA Ruffles – Jacksonville, TX
Cherith Valley Gardens – Longview, TX Sharon Young Boutique – Tyler, TX
Cloverleaf Boutique – Ardmore, OK Shine!* – Houston, TX
Cooking with Marie* – Austin, TX Snappy Time Designs Inc.* – Dallas, TX
CowboySanta.com – Fitzhugh, OK Spinout – Tyler, TX
Cowgirl Cool.com* – Dallas, TX Sterling Grace – Tyler, TX
Delicious by Design* – Tyler, TX Stitches Embroidery – Tyler, TX
Delta Pecan Orchard – Tutwiler, MS Susie’s South 40 Confections – Midland, TX
Dolls by Eve* – Amarillo, TX Sweet Gourmet*/ Birdsong’s Unique Gifts – Tyler, TX
Easy as Pie – Hearne, TX Take Up the Cross* – Allen, TX
Fabric Café* – Tyler, TX Talaya’s Collection – Austin, TX
Fleur de Vie* – Austin, TX Teacup Traditions by Sherrye*
Forever, Rebecca and Fluff – Tyler, TX Beaumont, TX
Funshine Music – San Angelo, TX Texas Ranger Books & Merchandise – Marietta, GA
Grace Notes* – Clinton, MS Texas Red Hot Rooster* – Lufkin, TX
Guadalupe Gourmet Pantry – Schulenburg, TX The Discovery Science Place – Tyler, TX
House of Lamps – Tyler, TX The Gift Solution* – Austin, TX
IMPS – Chesterfield, MO The Mills Company – Tyler, TX
In Courage! – San Antonio, TX The Pewter Company* – Ruston, LA
In Detail*– Tyler, TX The Rhinestone Cowgirl – Emory, TX
Izzy and Ash* – Del Valle, TX Two-O-Five – Kilgore, TX
J’s Interiors* – Tyler, TX Tyler Rose Museum Gift Shop – Tyler, TX
Jewels and Jeans – Tyler, TX Under Wraps* – Dallas, TX
Julie’s Boutique – Charlotte, NC Unique Gifts – Ben Wheeler, TX
Junior League of Tyler, Inc. – Tyler, TX Vintage Revisited* – Austin, TX
Kozy Kids Creations* – Houston, TX Waldenwood Gifts & Accessories – Athens, TX
Laura’s Cheesecake & Bakery, Inc. – Mt. Pleasant, TX “What’s Hot” in Sterling – Searcy, AR
Lewis Design/Pendulum – Athens, TX Wildgoose Mfg. & Mail Order – Ingram, TX
Magic Happens* – Houston, TX Wine-a-Rita – Texarkana, TX
Mama Says Wash! – Austin, TX
Melissa Moze Handbags & * New Merchant to Mistletoe & Magic
Shopping Card
Mistletoe & Magic presents the 2007 Discount Shopping Card. Purchase a card for $10 and receive
10 percent off at participating Merchant booths during Mistletoe & Magic. Shopping Cards will be available
for sale in November at the Junior League Office or at the entrance of Mistletoe & Magic.
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Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor Flowers-Davis, P.L.L.C.
Franklin Bank
Lisa B. Gardner
Gollob, Morgan, Peddy & Co., P.C.
Linda & George Rowe
Eleanor Scarborough
Bob L. Herd Foundation Graemont Estates Jan & Brian Hancock JoAnn D. Simons
Peltier Chevrolet Mitzi & Henry Hardee Kathy & Jeryl Story
Heritage Home Health/
Kamala & Scott Scammahorn Legacy Hospice Carol & Jack Langston Greg & Leann Strnadel
Diamond Sponsor Hoeffner Foundation
William S. Hommel, Jr. P.C.
K&K Electric Co., Inc.
Kay & Paul Latta
Joan Hertz Taylor
Amy & Shane Walters
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas Kyle Lake Foundation Maurine G. Muntz Jennifer & James Watkins
Wachovia Securities Moody & Phillips Electric Co. Reserve Management, Inc. Sharon & James Wynne
Dr. & Mrs. Wiley Roosth
Gold Sponsor Murphy Payne Charitable Trust
Ramey & Flock, P.C. Charlotte and Fagg Sanford
Ingrid & Robert Young
Brookshire Grocery Company Anita A. Ray Gillian & James Sheridan Media &In-Kind
East Texas Medical Center
Regional Healthcare System
Mary John Spence
Suddenlink
Jill & Steve Spain
Elizabeth & Ben Sutton
Sponsors
Ann & James Hardin Swink Investments Punkin & Cotton Turner Platinum
Jan & Neil Hupfauer T.B. Butler Investments The University of Texas at Tyler
Stacie & Kenney Walker BSCENE Magazine
Amy & Bill Lively TCMC
Merrill Lynch Leslie & Carl Watson KNUE - Mix 93.1 – KKTX -
Trinity Mother Frances Hot 107.3
Southside Bank
The R.W. Fair Foundation
Health System
Trinity Vascular Institute
Friend Tyler Today Magazine
Margo Hirsch Adams
Watson W. Wise Foundation University of Texas Health Center
Sandy & Jim Baugh
Diamond Sponsor
Silver Sponsor V.I.P. Sponsor Kathy & Chuck Bauman CBS19-KYTX
Brighton Accessories Rosie Bellenfant KOOI Sunny 106.5 - KYKX
AT&T 105.7 – The Ranch 104.1
Citizens State Bank Myrna & Billy Braly
A.W. Riter, Jr. Family Foundation
Food Fast Corporation Camille & Dick Brown 92.1 FM
State Representative Leo Berman
Hall Buick Pontiac GMC Pam & Roger Chesley KETK - TV
Kent Boozer, D.D.S. Jean Clark
Mills Bays Wealth FOX 51
Brasfield Oil & Gas Dr. & Mrs. Wm. R. Clyde
Consulting Group KLTV - Channel 7
Shirley & Donald Chase Kathryn Droder
Nana Bananaz
Oak Hollow
Cornerstone Brokerage, L.L.C. Grace & John English Gold Sponsor
Regions Bank Global Mailing Services, Inc. Paula & Mike Estes The Blaze
Striping Technology, Inc. Billie & Bill Hartley Holly Ethridge –Conaway Homes 99.3 Jack FM
Threlkeld & Company Insurance Henry & Peters, P.C. Donna Flatt Lamar Outdoor
Tyler Hematology Oncology, P.A. Heritage Land Bank Mia & Foy Forehand
Bobbie & Harvey King Portraits by Bryan /
Tyler Morning Telegraph & Dr. & Mrs. J. Chris Freeman Bryan Rockett
TylerPaper.com Bette & Jack King Barbara & John Gabriel
Landmark Title, Inc. Ramsey Fritz Jewels
Andy & Mark Wells Fredna & Carter Gabriel
Tom and June Lowery Donor Suddenlink Media
Terri & Ken Good
Bronze Sponsor Advised Fund at the East Texas Beth & Andy Guinn
Susan Robinson Jewelry
Communities Foundation Tyler Piano & Organ Co.
Adams & Coker, P.C. M.J. Guinn
Austin Bank Suzanne & Scott Myers Margaret Hilliard Silver Sponsor
Bain, Files, Jarrett, Bain, & Overhead Door Co. of Tyler Holley & Eddie Howard
Harrison, P.C. Potter Minton Don’s TV & Appliances
Sharlotte & Tommy Hyde
Ballard & Braughton Prothro, Wilhelmi & Company Jewels & Jeans Hayes RV Center
Engineering Regency Cleaners – Mrs. J.W. Johnson In Detail
Bank of America Stacey & David Gregory Traci Kenner Holly & David Navid
Rosemary & Harold Beaird Sherri J. Reuland, D.D.S. Dr. & Mrs. Steve Keuer Tyler Honda
Bosworth & Associates Skillerns Business Systems Mr. & Mrs. Randall D. Kidwell Tyler Valet Parking Services
BrickStreet Pharmacy Southwest Environment Services Dr. & Mrs. James Kolker Bronze Sponsor
Brown, Bauman & Smith, Stephens & Stephens Ann Lawrence
A Professional Corporation Orthodontics Claire & Leonard Leifer Aaron’s Sales & Lease
Bufe & Babin Perry Thompson, Jr. Karen & Tone Lester All American Party Rentals
C Woods Co., L.L.C. Texas Bank and Trust Dr. & Mrs. Michael Lewis DPI
Brenda & Dean Cagle Becky & Mike Martin Group M7
Capital One Contributor Mrs. R.J. McMurrey Joseph’s Catering
Carlyle Homes Holly Austin Linda & Tony Myers Landvision Landscape
Chase Virginia Boyle Ellen & Roger Peirce Mac’s Gun Shop
Citizens 1st Bank Computerland Network Technologies Suzanne & Stan Perkins One Secure Place
Classic Toyota, Mercedes-Benz Leslie Couch & David Finlay Heather & John Pickett R.L. Davis
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Currents Restaurant LeAnne & Nathan Priest The Breeze 102.3 & 103.1
Linda & Jim Denson Sherry & Ken Dunn Bettie Rice
Edward Jones Investments East Texas Alarm Mrs. James H. Rippy V.I.P. Sponsor
Feliciano Financial Group Stephanie & Dan Felsenthal Meredith & Mark Roberts Video Magic Productions
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2007 Mistletoe &Magic Committee
Aisle Hostess Tonya Turnage Laura Roberts
Donna Alfred Jennifer Walsh Terri Sawyer
Rory Bagwell Stacey Thompson
Chef to Volunteers Trenda Trevino-Sims
Gilly Bedford Laura Anderson
Michelle Behrend Tonya Turnage
Stacy Bengston
Michelle Blackburn Misty Wages
Tonya Boozer
Amy Bone Amy Woodard
Shelly Calhoun
Holly Burke Nicole Wright
Diane Carnes
Sandy Colvin Jill Campbell Decorations
Faye Comte Robin Clemmons Alison Ables
Sherry Conser Kim Costanza Debby Adkins
Kim Constanza Christy Evans Donna Alfred
Amy Daughtrey Wendy Farmer Charity Anglin
Angie Daughtry Stephanie Felsenthal Whitney Atkins
Vanessa Downey Amy France Carrie Bigbie
Candice Enright Lyndy Frost Michelle Blackburn
Wanda Feliciano Shannon Glenny Gema Blanton
Amanda Fender Julie Lindsey Kara Bogue
Lisa Gardner Laurie Lowery Lillian Bowens
Lacie Gregory Wendy Madore Judie Bower
Amy Hendricks Deborah Makowsky Yvette Brunette
Carrie Hunt Anna Malone Amy Cagle
Angela Hooper Kate Newberry Shelly Calhoun
Kenya Johnson Mary Leigh Roberts Leigh Ann Camp
Tammy Johnson Terri Sawyer Kimberly Clark
Julie McDaniel Gaye Schoenbrun Angie Coleman
Holly Morawski Kimber Spinks Stephanie Cotton
Sarah Massey Olive Melinda Tefteller Suzanne Curtis
Stacy Panfil-Parsley Andra Terburgh Monique Dominguez
Amy Patterson Rebekah Williams Senoya Driskell
Monica Penkilo Sharon Wynne Leslie Fausett
Melissa Peveto
Gaye Schoenbrun Children’s Events Stephanie Felsenthal
Toni Bauer Heather Fletcher
Jenny Sloan
Gilly Bedford Lisa Gardner
Susan Soward
Gema Blanton Mandy Glasscock
Casey Speedy
Amy Bone Amanda Habermehl
Shannon Stiefel
Tonya Boozer Susan Hill
Tonya Turnage
Judy Bower Lou Ann Rockwell Huseth
Julie VanderPoel
Diane Carnes Alyson Jennings
Sarah Van Cleef
Grace English Deborah Johnson
Yvette Wardlaw
Candice Enright Mary Kannard
Chance Drawing Christy Evans Molly Keathley
Ticket Seller Wendy Farmer Christi Khalaf
Laura Anderson Amanda Fender Leigh King
Lindsay Baranski Jayme Fitzpatrick Cindy Klein
Toni Bauer Mandy Glasscock Julie Lindsey
Stacey Bays Shannon Glenney Laurie Lowery
Sandy Baxter Amanda Habermehl Wendy Madore
Lillian Bowens Susan Hill Deborah Makowsky
Yvette Brunette Angela Hooper Kathryn Martinez
Diane Carnes Dana Hughey Heather McCoy
Keri Clark Carrie Hunt Alex Mizer
Robin Clemmons Tammy Johnson Amy Mullins
Leslie Fausett Leigh King Kate Newberry
Heather Fletcher Julie Lindsey Regina Patterson
Gina Gandy Kathryn Martinez Anne Payne
Carrie Anne Moore Julie McDaniel Melissa Peveto
Suzanne NeJame Shannon McDaniel Sharon Phillips
Lisa Nichols Alex Mizer LeAnne Priest
Sarah Massey Olive Holly Morawski Sandra Rojas
Kimberly Russell Suzanne NeJame Ashley Rowe
Brandy Sawyer Terri Nelson Kim Rudd
Lindsay Shaffer Leah Owen Gaye Schoenbrun
Gillian Sheridan Stacy Panfil-Parsley Jaclyn Sherrell
Heather Spillman Paige Parrish Bridgette Shomerus
Kimberly Stewart Kerissa Payne Kimber Spinks
Christine Stinson Katie Powell Katie Stokes
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Jennifer Taylor Mandy Glasscock Lisa Preddy
Melinda Tefteller Shannon Graham Jennifer Rippy
Christine Vandiver Jean Harris Tonya Skrocki
Jennifer Walsh Dana Hughey Kimber Spinks
Sydney Welsh Kenya Johnson Cindy Sutton
Michelle Williams Marla Jones DeAnne Wheeler
Rebekah Williams Anna Malone
Shannon McDaniel
Ticket Seller
Door Hostess Suzanne Myers
Michelle Behrend
Charity Anglin Kara Bogue
Anne Payne
Whitney Atkins Leigh Ann Camp
Alisa Swink
Sandy Baxter Catherine Chesley
Sarah Van Cleef
Amy Brown Sandy Colvin
Rebekah Williams
Jill Campbell Faye Comte
Gretchen Williamson
Brooke Day Jennifer Denson
Nicole Wright
Vanessa Downey Monique Dominguez
Holly Ethridge Parties Assistant Stephanie Gibson
Jena Filmore Rory Bagwell Terri Good
Lindsay Gillen Amy Cagle Marla Jones
Terri Good Catherine Chesley Wendy Madore
Mary Kannard Senoya Driskell Kathryn Martinez
Deborah Makowsky Chasity Dunham Heather McCoy
Sarah Motes Julie Ischy Holly Morawski
Regina Patterson Amy Etheredge Sarah Motes
Julie Pope Lyndy Frost Lisa Nichols
LeAnne Priest Lacie Gregory Sharon Phillips
Ashley Rowe Cadie Johnson Mary Leigh Roberts
Brandy Sawyer Trudy Lynch Sandra Rojas
Patti Sheehy Jennifer Phillips Lyndsay Shaffer
Gillian Sheridan Nicole Richards Jaclyn Sherrell
Ginger Sims Katie Stokes Casey Speedy
Susan Soward Susie Thames Christine Nelson Sperow
Kimberly Stewart Shannon Stiefel
Andra Terburgh Santa Breakfast Christine Stinson
Julie VanderPoel Assistant Cindy Sutton
Yvette Wardlaw Donna Alfred Michelle Williams
Gretchen Williamson Robin Clemmons Amie Wilson
Sharon Wynne Amy Etheredge
Laurie Lowery Ticket Taker
Gift “Sak”Assistant Julie Pope Debby Adkins
Lindsay Baranski Alisa Swink Laura Anderson
Jill Campbell Gema Blanton
Cindy Klein Silent Auction Lisa Breedlove
Melinda Tefteller Assistant Andrea Campbell
Carrie Bigbie Angie Coleman
JLT Booth Assistant Holly Burke Cari Cooley
Lynette Birdsong Jill Campbell Laura Haggard
Amy Brown Chalease Denson Lucinda Harris
Cari Cooley Jennifer Denson Lou Ann Rockwell Huseth
Wendy Farmer Shannon Graham Julie Ischy
Gina Gandy Lucinda Harris Trudy Lynch
Lindsay Gillen Amy Mullins Shannon McDaniel
Laura Haggard Kate Newberry Paige Parrish
Susan Hene Mary Leigh Roberts Jill Payne
Angela Hooper Holly Short Kerissa Payne
Cadie Johnson Tonya Skrocki Monica Penkilo
Jennifer Rosenlieb Christine Nelson Sperow Jennifer Phillips
Kim Rudd Leslie Watson Katie Powell
Trenda Trevino Sims Amie Wilson Jennifer Rippy
Andra Terburgh
Susie Thames
Sharon Wynne Patty Sheehy
Heather Spillman
Sustainer Committee
Ingrid Young Special Events/Stage Brenda Cagle, Sustaining Advisor
Alisa Swink
Assistant
JLT Office Assistant Allison Ables
Shea Taucher Kim Bailes, Assistant Sustaining Advisor
Stephanie Felsenthal Misty Wages Sherry Dunn
Tonya Boozer
Laura Roberts Sydney Welsh Barbara Gabriel
Lisa Breedlove
Del Rose Yale
Andrea Campbell Treasurer’s Assistant Kathryn Morse
Merchant Aide Kim Costanza Stacy Bengtson Ellen Peirce
Shelly Calhoun Angie Daughtry Elizabeth Murphy
Debbie Peveto
Keri Clark Chalease Denson Jill Payne
Sherry Conser Chasity Dunham CiCi Shelton Jill Spain
Brooke Day Grace English Jenny Sloan
Holly Ethridge Jayme Fitzpatrick Gay Smith
Christy Evans Molly Keathley Mindy Sutton
Amanda Fender Jennifer Phillips Leslie Watson 23
“Live”on Fifth Avenue
Now appearing on stage in this year’s Fifth Avenue “Heads or Tails.” The final winning flip of the coin will
Flair – A show packed with prizes, entertainment, determine who takes home a Ladies Rolex Watch
food and fun. On November 7th you will find all the from Susan Robinson Jewelry. The prize is amazing
excitement of the famous big city with its bright lights and your odds are spectacular!
at the center of Mistletoe & Magic. The evening’s live
auction will begin with a game of chance to easily Now that we have set the pace for the evening, the
be won. Each participant can purchase up to a fun will only escalate. The live auction features an
maximum of two game cards at $20 each. Before array of items that will exceed any shopping spree on
each toss of the coin, patrons will have to decide Fifth Avenue. This year’s line up includes:
Lights, Ornaments – Truly Fifth Avenue
Picture Ready Now to see it in person! Whether it is for
adventure or romance, you will love being flown
You will no longer ask yourself to New York City, New York for a four nights stay
“How will I find the time?” We’ve taken the in the Westin at Time Square with extras
initiative to do that for you. A complete in that will please both you and your guest.
home custom decorated Christmas Tree
from holiday designers Kim Holley and
Angie Reed with “In Detail” will find it’s way not
only into your home but also your heart.
Sound of Elegance
A Baby Grand black lacquer or matte finish
A Line of Fire Piano (your choice) from Tyler Piano and Organ.
This luxurious item will meet and exceed any
It’s not only the season for decorations of dinner party expectations.
glass but also “decorations” that are destined
to be mounted. This Remington Model 700 rifle,
30-06 Caliber with an attached 3x9 scope from
Highway Miles &
Mac’s Gun Shop Inc. will be an essential in Memories
securing your trophy mount.
“RV”, you’ve seen the movie – now live the
adventure. Five days on the road with
SCORE family or friends. A motor home donated from
Hayes RV Center.
You will be right down in the middle of it all with
this full line-up of sporting event tickets in the
Dallas area. It will only take ONE winning bid to High Altitude of
receive this full package deal. Events include but
not limited to the Mavericks and pit side seats
Excitement
at NASCAR along with many more. Time to leave the tall pines for the snow topped
evergreens. It’s a five night stay Ski in /Ski out at
Over the Hills &
Angel fire resort donated by David and Holly Navid.
Through the Woods Home Media Delight
Hunters and thrill seekers will enjoy this If home is where you would rather be –
opportunity to take home a Honda there is no room for concern because your
TRX250TE Recon ATV with a mounted room will be surrounded in digital sound and a
gun rack from Tyler Honda. flat panel HDTV from Don’s TV and Appliances.
A Grand Gathering
Dinner for fifty with everything you need to make the gathering an evening to remember.
Your party will have gourmet food, rentals, flowers, valet parking, a band and more.
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1979-2007
a history of
holiday magic
The first Mistletoe & Magic was held in November of 1979.
There were 20 merchants and the project raised over $30,000.
Tyler was the 3rd Junior League in the country to host a holiday
shopping spree fund raiser. The first were Austin, Texas and St. Louis, Missouri.
In 1982, Mistletoe & Magic was given its first theme: “A Texas Christmas.”
In 1985, Mistletoe & Magic was moved to The Oil Palace,
due to renovations being made to Harvey Convention Center. The Oil Palace
was home to Mistletoe & Magic until 1989, when the renovations were completed.
In 1987, Mistletoe & Magic surpassed its previous goals
and hit an all time record of $100,000 in proceeds.
In 1989, Mistletoe & Magic moved back to Harvey Convention Center
from the Oil Palace.
By Trudy Lynch
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mistletoe & magic through the years
1979 1987 1994 2001
Lynn Heines Nancy Bentley Mary Lauren Faulkner Sherri Pickens
1980 Christmas in Toyland Christmas in Bavaria Home for the Holidays
Laura Collins 1988 1995 2002
1981 Sally Wightman Jane Coker Rhona Meads
Chaley McCain A Celestial Christmas Dreams of Santa Christmas At The North Pole
1982 1996
1989 2003
Dolly Wolf Debbie Roosth
Stephenie Roberts Gillian Brasfield
A Texas Christmas Let It Snow
A New York Christmas Tis the Season
1983 1997
Dinah Noble 1990 2004
Beth Guinn
Christmas in Williamsburg Brenda Cagle Ingrid Young
Mistletoe Matinee
1984 Winter Wonderland A Victorian Christmas
1998
Nancy Graham 1991 2005
Terri Smith
Westmoreland Holley Howard Suzanne Curtis
European Crossroads Holly Jolly Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock Deep in the Heart
Christmas 1999
1992 Susan Davis 2006
1985
Libby Cooper Mistletoe & Magic – Leslie Watson
Margo Adams
Santa Fe Christmas Christmas By The Sea A Holiday Treasure A Royal Christmas
1986 1993 2000 2007
Janie Chilcote Edmonds Cathy Dougherty Lisa King Andy Wells
Christmas in the Old South A Christmas Tradition Ski Tyler Fifth Avenue Flair
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Thank You, Junior League of Tyler!
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2007-2008
board of directors
The Junior League of Tyler is made up of women who share a desire to build our community.
This is demonstrated through personal acts of kindness and voluntarism. The 2007-2008
Junior League Board of Directors is made up of various executive and administrative positions
and serves as a guiding foundation for all members. These women have proven through their
extensive service that they are committed to making Tyler and the surrounding community a
better place to live. As members of the Board, they share ideas and help make decisions
that will further strengthen the organization for years to come.
Photo courtesy of Bryan Rockett - Portraits by Bryan
Seated: Leslie Watson, Kathy Bauman, Leann Strnadel, Chalease Denson
Standing: Terri Good, Kim Farrell, Terri Smith, Stacy Bengtson, Gillian Sheridan
Leann Strnadel
President
Leann Strnadel has served in the Junior League for 10 years. Formerly an elementary school teacher, she is now busy
as a full-time volunteer and prominent leader in the Junior League. When asked how she remains motivated toward her
volunteer job in today’s busy world, Leann says, “The best motivation for staying focused on my commitment to the
Junior League of Tyler is seeing the results of our voluntarism.” She further comments, “Our League is strong” and
describes the women who make up this organization as “not afraid of hard work.”
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Kathy Bauman get excited when the books came to life. One of the boys
President Elect and Membership Vice President spent all of his Summer Reading Camp tokens in the “store”
Kathy Bauman has been serving the community through buying books for his family and friends (not buying the candy
the Junior League of Tyler for 14 years, and has a dual and toys that the other kids spent their extra money on). The
responsibility this year as she fills two major positions on the JLT really makes a difference in these kids’ lives and I loved
Board. Throughout her experiences in the Junior League, being a small part of that.”
Kathy says that Summer Reading camp has been one of
the most memorable. She remarks, “You can’t make up Leslie Watson
better motivation than the kids at [Summer Reading] camp: Fund Development Vice President
their excitement, appreciation, and joy are priceless.” Leslie Watson has been a volunteer with the Junior League
for five years. Leslie believes that the Junior League’s future
Chalease Denson in Tyler will be just as promising as it has been in years past.
Administrative Vice President When asked how she sees the Junior League of Tyler
Chalease Denson has been serving in the Junior League for affecting the community in the future, Leslie says, “I believe
five years and attributes much of her success as a leader to that the League will continue to serve Tyler, through the
the support she receives from her family. “I would not be able support of our local agencies and continue to grow the
to do as much as I do or stay motivated if it weren’t for the potential of women through service.”
support of my husband, Matt, and two daughters, Taylor and
Madison,” says Chalease. She has served on the Board for Kim Farrell
the 2006-2007 year as Fund Development Vice President Nominating Chair
and continues this year as Administrative Vice President. Kim Farrell has been an active member of the Junior League
for fourteen years. Kim recalls one volunteer opportunity in
Terri Good particular that has significant meaning to her. “I’ve served on
Communications Vice President the Spring Sweep Committee for several years and feel
Terri Good has served in the Junior League for 10 years. strongly that it serves multiple community needs: raising
She has had many memorable experiences over the years, funds to put back into our community through area nonprofit
but the Christmas Party for Big Brothers/Big Sisters was agencies and offering many families quality items at very
very special to her. She remembers the children’s reactions affordable prices. It is also extremely gratifying to work along
to the presents they were given by the volunteers and recounts side other Junior League members while getting to know
that, “I think more than the material things that they received them better and making lifelong friends.” Kim also remarks,
at the party, the children really soaked up the attention they “I wholeheartedly believe in the mission of the League and
received from their adult mentors and volunteers.” feel like I receive so much more than I give.”
Gillian Sheridan Terri Smith
Community Vice President Sustaining Advisor
Gillian Sheridan has been serving the community through Terri Smith has served as an active volunteer with the
her Junior League commitments for nine years. Gillian is a Junior League for 11 years and as a Sustaining member for
volunteer who believes that the Junior League makes a five years. As a sustaining advisor, Terri will serve the Board
great impact each year by “awarding a scholarship to a by sharing her knowledge and experience gained through
young woman in high school”, referring to our Young her many Junior League placements and positions, including
Woman Leadership Scholarship. Gillian believes this is a serving as the Junior League President from 2001-2002.
very fundamental way to promote voluntarism among our When asked to recall a meaningful experience she has had
young people, as well as teaching them to give back to the through volunteering with the Junior League, Terri remembers
community. “I also truly believe that it is our responsibility her year as President. “One of the most humbling experiences
to give back and help others,” says Gillian. was the year I served as President when I represented the
members of the League at various functions and heard the
Stacy Bengtson stories of how the Junior League of Tyler has impacted this
Financial Vice President community. To see a life touched by your work is an affirmation
Stacy has been a member of the Junior League for five of the importance of our commitment to this community,”
years. Her favorite and most memorable time in the Junior says Terri.
League was her first placement with Summer Reading
Camp. As a group leader, she had eight children in her
group. Stacy recalls, “We had a blast! I loved seeing them By Trudy Lynch
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Partnering With Our Community
TISD Grants
The Junior League of Tyler has once again shown its commitment
to improving our community by helping teachers provide
exciting and challenging experiences for their students.
Kathy Bauman, Gillian Sheridan, Lisa Preddy, Shelley Calhoun, Gay Smith, Leann Strnadel
The Junior League of Tyler is continuing with our efforts to their students. The Fall 2007 grants were awarded to the
promote voluntarism and improve communities by granting following teachers for these projects:
$20,000 to Tyler ISD for the 2007-2008 school year. The
grants were awarded to nine campuses in the district. • Christy Allen, Jimmy Bybee and Jennifer Scott of John Tyler
The purpose of our League is “exclusively educational and High School in association with UT Tyler, received $3960 for
charitable” and these grants represent that precisely. In their project “Can You Float a Cement Boat?” The students will
addition, five Junior League members have been placed as build cement boats. They will calculate speed, acceleration,
volunteers for the TISD Foundation and were responsible for momentum, and the possibilities of buoyancy through
the ceremonial presentation of the grants to the teachers computer design.
at the TISD Convocation ceremony. The League volunteers • Deanna Maloy of Hubbard Middle School, received $1000
placed on this project were Shelley Calhoun, Kim Farrell, for her proposed “T-Bot Robotics.” The students will be given
Amy Mullins, Lisa Preddy, and Gaye Smith. Our League the opportunity to investigate robotic arm, thereby learning the
fosters effective leadership and action by our membership concepts of science, technology, engineering and math.
and we have continued with our educational aspirations • Melinda Bently, Ginger Pippen, and Steven Ladd of T.J.
through these school grants. The League is excited to Austin Elementary, were awarded $3000 for their “Exploring
reward teachers who use creative processes in teaching the World of Science” project. Fourth and fifth grade graders
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will be forming an after school science club with the aim of enriching their academic support network.
• Heather Gentry of Bonner Elementary, was awarded $996.40 for her “Picture This: Connecting
Photography to Language” project. Fourth grade students will create a display of their photographs
paired with written and verbal reflections. “‘Picture This’ participants showed enthusiasm and interest
from the first time they held the camera and shot the first photo. I can already see that learning about
photography will be a great catalyst for group discussions, meaningful journal entries and better
communication skills for these students. The kids really are excited, and so am I!
Thank you so much!”
• Stephanie Atteberry, Ann Frazier, and Karen Phillips of
Clarkston Elementary, were awarded $5000 for their team
science project called “Lab Rats.” The after school science
program will be for third for and fifth graders in joint efforts
with UT Tyler.
• Jana McWain of Dixie Elementary, received $393 for the
Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD). Her
project titled “Fine Motor Activity Boxes for Preschool Students”
will create activity boxes for children with disabilities to take home.
Parents will receive training on the use of the motor skills exercises.
• Wheeler Jones, Rodney Miller, Jason Brown,
Sheila Higginbotham, Tammie Herndon,
Tammy Dailey, Sandra Jones,
Camille Buie, and Jana McWain
of Dixie Elementary, accepted a
$2000 grant to fund two projects. “Texas Belles: A Mentoring
Program for Girls” and “Boys 2 Men School Connect” are
mentoring programs for skills in courtesy, poise, confidence,
manners, and self-discipline.
• Leslie Ring and Deborah Sims of Jack Elementary, joined
American History with music and theater for their project titled
“American Patriots-Yesterday and Today.” They received $1000
for their project which will introduce students to early American
Patriots in order to develop an appreciation for past patriots.
• Jessica Cox, Rachel Abston, Anna Lee and Aleshia Walker of
Jack Elementary, acquired $3352 for “Emergency Kits for
Kindergarten Volunteers.”
These kits to be placed in kindergarten classrooms will have
student specific skill training so that volunteers will have exact
curricula for each student.
• Robert Ogden of St. Louis School was awarded a $500
grant for his program “Shopping with a Purpose.” This
program will support students who will participate in shopping
for, making and delivering gifts for Meals on Wheels.
• Patricia Cooper and Katheryn Shannon of TARGET
(Tyler’s Academic Resources for the Gifted and Educationally
Talented) received $1965 for their project. “Liquid Treasure…
Water!” will provide academically gifted elementary
students an opportunity to study water in regards to
personal, public and environmental health.
Each of these grants was presented at a Convocation ceremony on
August 20th. Members present representing the Junior League of Tyler were Leann Strnadel,
Kathy Bauman, Gillian Sheridan, Shelley Calhoun, Amy Mullins, Lisa Preddy, and Gay Smith.
Thanks to the decision to gift money for these grants, students in TISD will be able to participate
in these enriching projects.
By Shea Taucher
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Our Work in the Community Has a Name...
History
We are privileged... We care about tradition...
to be part of an organization the women of the Tyler Service
started by thirteen women in League started a tradition of
1950 with a vision for improving making a positive impact in our
The Junior League of Tyler is our community. Some of our community. By investing funds
earliest volunteers assisted doctors and thousands of volunteer hours
comprised of nearly 800 women
at the Well Baby Clinic, drove the into our community each year,
who are dedicated to improving
Bloodmobile to deliver blood to the Junior League of Tyler will
our community. These women hospitals throughout East Texas, continue that tradition for many
carry out the League’s mission introduced art to hundreds of years to come.
with a sense of responsibility and students as the “Picture Lady”
and nurtured and loved little Our mission is to promote
a commitment to excellence that
ones at Tyler Day Nursery. voluntarism, develop the
touches the lives of women, potential of women and improve
children and families. This year We are full of pride... the community through the
alone, the Junior League of Tyler for the accomplishments of effective action and leadership
will donate more than $250,000 the Junior League women of trained volunteers.
that came before us. The Thanks to the faithful support
to 26 deserving non-profit Smith
Junior League of Tyler has of our members, underwriters,
County agencies in the areas been instrumental in founding partners and friends, the Junior
of arts and education, health several organizations in Tyler League of Tyler is able to Build
services and youth and family and Smith County, including a Better Tyler, year after year.
Hospice of East Texas,
issues. Despite our positive
Stewart Regional Blood Center,
impact in the community for
The Discovery Science Place, For more information, please
more than fifty years, you may Tyler Museum of Art and visit our website:
be surprised to learn that: Tyler Teen Court. www.juniorleagueoftyler.org
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Happy Holidays from the
League Lines Staff!
Photo courtesy of Bryan Rockett - Portraits by Bryan
Seated (L-R): Michelle Blackburn, Cadie Johnson
Middle Row (L-R): Judie Bower, Wendy Farmer, Rebekah Williams, Trudy Lynch
Back Row (L-R): Christine Sperow, Shea Taucher
sustaining advisors
Kristen Seeber 2007-2008 Karen Ford
Admissions / Provisional League Lines
Sandi Hegwood Cindy Robinson
Deanna Sims Marketing
Advisory Planning/Bylaws
Community Coordinating
Terri Nelson Brenda Cagle
Lynette Birdsong Mistletoe & Magic
Arrangements
Cookbook
Mary Elizabeth Jackson Sheila Leatherwood
Kay Latta Public Relations
Arts & Education
Finance
Terri Smith 2nd Year Investment Cathy Thompson
Spring Sweep
Board
Sherry Dunn
Mistletoe & Magic Kathryn Morse
Health Services
Research & Development Training & Development
Beth Whitney
Community Assistance Fund Diane Hodge
Julie Shamburger
Placement Investment Youth & Family
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advertisers
All Saints Episcopal School ....................................12
Austin Bank..................................................................18
Autry Antiques ............................................................37
Balance ........................................................................30
Bergfeld Center ............................................................4
Bosworth & Associates ............................................38
Bridge Wealth Management ..................................21
The Brook Hill School ..............................................26
Building a Better Tyler Brookshire’s ................................................................14
Bryan Rockett / Portraits by Bryan ..........................2
Members of the Junior League of Tyler Bufe & Babin................................................................31
Citizens First Bank ....................................................26
Classic Mercedes ......................................back cover
Junior League of Tyler Designer Graphics ....................................................15
Discovery Science Place..........................................12
Community Projects 2007-2008 East Texas Medical Center ......................................37
East Texas Medical Center Family Birthplace......30
Alzheimer’s Alliance of Northeast Texas Junior League of Tyler East Texas Symphony Orchestra ........inside back
$7,700 Summer Reading Camp Global Mailing Service..............................................26
$16,166
ARC of Tyler - Camp Heyday Heartland Ham Company........................................37
$10,000 Literacy Council of Tyler Henry & Peters, PC....................................................38
$15,000 Hospice of East Texas ..............................................27
Bethesda Health Clinic
$9,000 MADD House of Lamps ........................................................18
$2,000 Idea Post Production ................................................31
Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas:
Power Hour Make-a-Wish Foundation Keller Williams / Michelle Blackburn ....................21
$12,000 $6,000 Literacy Council of Tyler ..........................................31
Nana Bananaz ..............................................................4
Cancer Foundation for Life Meals on Wheels Elderly Assistance
$12,475 $10,000 Paper Capers ..............................................................37
Ramsey Fritz ................................................................11
Children’s Advocacy Center Parents Anonymous of Tyler, Inc.
Rick’s /Jake’s ..............................................................18
$9,000 $10,000
R.L. Davis..........................................inside front cover
Christian Women’s Job Corp of Tyler Smith County Champions Sherwin Williams ........................................................12
$13,000 for Children
Sonoma Grill................................................................27
$5,415
Community Assistance Fund Southside Bank ..........................................................15
$20,000 St. Paul Children’s Foundation Stepping Stone School ............................................18
$10,000
Cystic Fibrosis Stiefel Lyles & Allen, PC ..........................................38
$2,000 TISD Foundation Teacher Grants Susan Robinson Jewelry ........................................25
$20,000 Swann’s Furniture ......................................back cover
Discovery Science Place
Camp Discovery – Volunteers Only Texas Chest Foundation TDI Air Conditioning..................................................38
$0 Asthma Camp Texas Bank & Trust ....................................................31
$3,000 Texas East Gymnastics ............................................38
Discovery Science Place
$33,333 Tyler Civic Theatre (S.T.A.R. 2007) The Diner......................................................................30
$7,240 The Writing Horse ......................................................15
Fourth Partner Foundation
College Fair – Volunteers Only Tyler Museum of Art Traditions Restaurant & Catering ..........................39
$0 Digital Education Trinity Mother Frances Vascular Institute ............39
$2,000 Tyler Junior College ......................inside back cover
Heart of Tyler / Main Street
Festival on the Square Tyler Teen Court Tyler Museum of Art ....................................................2
$6,500 $499 Tyler Urgent Care..........................................................2
Wachovia Securities ....................................................4
Junior Achievement’s Young Audiences of
Elementary Program Northeast Texas, Inc. Wagner Cadillac ........................................................38
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Recipe from
Cooking Through
Rose-Colored Glasses
classic co
Cranberry -Turkey
Spread
1/2 c. chopped cranberries
1 T. sugar
1 t. grated orange rind
from Tyler’s c
1 c. chopped cooked turkey
1/4 c. finely chopped unpeeled apple
1/4 c. chopped walnuts From the wonderful cooks of
1/4 c. chopped parsley the nation's Rose Capital come
1/4 c. mayonnaise hundreds of recipes as wide
1/2 t. salt ranging as the Lone Star state.
1/4 t. pepper From Candy Sushi and Raisin
1/4 t. poultry seasoning Bread People for children...
from Buttermilk Ice Cream to
Mix cranberries, sugar and orange Christmas Turkey... your kitchen
rind together and refrigerate overnight will never smell the same!
or for at least 5 hours. Mix other
ingredients together, combine the two
mixtures and refrigerate until used.
Makes 2 cups of spread.
In addition to favorites perfected
over generations by family cooks,
our three Junior League of Tyler
cookbooks include professional
signature dishes from renowned
chefs from around the south.
These books make the perfect
gift with quick and easy recipes
as well as tried and true
favorites. Step inside one, or
all three and find magical
things for your next affair!
Bon Appetit!
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ookbooks
classic cooks
Vist Our Booth at Mistletoe & Magic or
Order Online at www.juniorleagueoftyler.org
order form
To order one of these cookbooks, go online at
www.juniorleagueoftyler.org, come by the League Office or Recipe from
fill out the order form below, and we will be happy to ship it. Cooking Through
Rose-Colored Glasses
Cooking Through Rose-Colored Glasses
$18.50 X Qty_______ = Total $__________ Party Meat Balls
1 lb. ground lean beef
1/2 c. corn flake crumbs
And Roses for the Table 1/2 c. evaporated milk
$23.00 X Qty_______ = Total $__________ 1/4 c. finely cut onion
1/4 c. catsup or chili sauce
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
Ring Around the Rosie 1 t. salt
$21.95 X Qty_______ = Total $__________ 1 T. pepper
Mix all ingredients well in a 2 quart bowl.
Shipping: $5.00 per book With wet hands shape meat ball mixture in 36
$1.00 each additional book to same address small meat balls using about a teaspoonful
for each. Place in a 13x9x92 inch pan.
Bake in 400 degree oven for 12 to 15
Total Order $________________________________________
minutes or until brown. Serve with sauce.
Ship to: Sauce:
8 oz can tomato sauce
Name________________________________________________________________ 1/2 c. catsup
2 T. brown sugar
Address_______________________________________________________________ 2 T. finely cut onion
2 T. pickle relish, drained
2 T. water
City____________________________ State____________ Zip________________ 1 T. vinegar
Few grains pepper
Phone _______________________________________________________________ Optional: 2 T. Worcestershire may be
added to sauce
Mix all ingredients in a 2 quart saucepan.
Heat until steaming.
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