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Volume 19 November 2010
Issue 4

Women building better communities ®

Hollydays
by Jami York

Come shop! We are gearing up for the holidays with our 5th Annual
Hollydays Art & Gift Market to be held December 3-5, 2010, at the
Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center. Hollydays is one of the JLL’s
two major fundraising events that support our community projects.
The Hollydays Committee is working hard to ensure you have the
most fun shopping this year!

With over 60 merchants, you are sure to find the perfect gifts for
friends and family this holiday season. Mark your calendars because
we’ve got a few new additions to help make this year’s Hollydays
even more special and exciting than ever before. Hollydays features Hollydays Art and Gift Market
upscale gift items, including art and photography, home décor, Mellwood Arts &
jewelry, gourmet foods, women’s accessories and much more! It is Entertainment Center
truly one-stop shopping for everyone on your holiday list. 1860 Mellwood Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
You do not want to miss Friday night’s preview party, which will serve
as the Junior League’s December General Meeting. It will be the
perfect opportunity for a girls’ night out with shopping, hors d’oevres,
and drinks provided by Chrisman Mill Vineyards. The night will also
include a wonderful silent auction that is sure to please everyone.

Saturday brings more excitement, with the opportunity for your little
ones to have breakfast with Santa! This special event will begin at
9:30 a.m., and cost $5.00 per child with a paid adult admission. The
annual Sustainer Wine and Cheese will also be held from 2-4:00
p.m.
Each year shoppers can’t get enough
Help us celebrate this important Hollydays anniversary! Not only of all the delightful gifts available at
is the great event for league members, your friends, family, and Hollydays gift market
neighbors are invited to shop and participate in all the festivities.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday, December 3
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
December General Meeting

Saturday, December 4
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 5
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. League members play an important part
in making Hollydays a huge success!

November 2010 1
Message From the President
From the catwalk to the community:
Trendsetters through the years
If I were to come up with one word to describe the Junior League of Louisville during the 1940s,
it probably would be “trendsetter”; the league launched into important work during this decade,
much of which is still evident today.

We founded the world’s first mobile cancer unit made by General Electric. JLL gave the unit
to the American Cancer Society to provide x-ray diagnostic services and equipment to areas
throughout Kentucky not located near clinics. This was also the era when JLL founded the
Louisville Children’s Theater (Stage One) and worked to create other opportunities for participation
and appreciation of the arts in Louisville. In addition, JLL sponsored two radio programs featuring children’s literature
on WINN and WAVE radio stations.

And then there was World War II
A new war committee was formed to take care of the increasingly enlarged war service program. Membership had
grown to 325 members, including 58 actives, 140 special actives, 100 sustainers and 23 provisionals, creating the
need to accommodate members with war jobs by holding meetings at night and creating community placement
opportunities in the evening.

In 1938, JLL started the Volunteers Bureau and in 1941, it became the Civilian Defense
Volunteers. This was a model for other CDVs all over the U.S., and received national recognition
in President Truman’s V-J Speech. The Volunteers Bureau is the Volunteer Engagement Center
operated today by Metro United Way.

JLL funded many of its community projects, including scholarships for Kent School of Social
Work students, with proceeds generated from the annual Follies and Stewards Dry Goods Style
Show. JLL members, such as Mrs. Hugh Collins, (pictured) served as the models for the show.
The Stewards Style Show still stands as JLL’s longest running fundraiser.

So what better way to celebrate our 90th Anniversary than with a fashion show! I am delighted
Dillard’s Department Store has agreed to make this a reality, not just with one, but two shows
– the first, as a pre-launch to our 90th year the Thursday evening prior to the Breeders’ Cup, and Mrs. Hugh Collins
models a chic outfit
the second, to be held in lieu of our April General Membership meeting the Saturday before the for JLL’s Style Show
Kentucky Derby. It is the perfect way to illustrate that Junior League of Louisville continues to be at the Brown Hotel
an “enduring classic” in our vision to create lasting community change.

Paula L. Campbell
JLL President

2010-2011 Board Members
Paula Campbell, President Jennie Perkins Mehling, VP Membership
Kate Ratliff, President Elect Lori Dawkins, Recording/Corresponding Secretary
Andrea Scholtz, VP Communications Ashley Alexander, Member at Large
Elizabeth Hopkins, AVP Communications Leigh Meredith, VP Leadership Ed and Training
Monica Schroeder, VP Community Elizabeth Bruenderman, Community Advisor
Laura Rice, AVP Community Joni Burke, Sustainer Advisor
Elyse Weigel, VP Finance Carolle Jones Clay, Diversity Advisor
Chris Wicht, AVP Finance Christi Lanier-Robinson, Corporate Solicitations Advisor
Alice Baron, VP Fundraising Mary Sullivan, Historian
Jennifer Kramer, AVP Fundraising Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, Strategic Roadmap Advisor

CLiPS Contact Information
CLiPS reserves the right to edit all submissions.
Editor: Heather Schoolcraft
Contact: jllclips@hotmail.com, (502) 641-9768 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF
2 November 2010 Designer: Amy Seiler LOUISVILLE
Women building better communities
Leadership Development & Education
Nonagenarians need to exercise their minds!
by Mary Sulllivan

In honor of JLL’s 90th birthday, each issue of CLiPS during the 2010-11 league year will
have questions to help you learn or remember about our past 90 years. We hope you
will realize what an impact JLL has had in the past, present and future of our regional
community. (answers on Page 5)

Junior League of Louisville: 1940 - 1941

1. How did JLL celebrate our 20th anniversary?
2. How did JLL members support the World War II efforts at Fort Knox?
3. How did WWII affect the League operations?

Retreats provide breast
cancer survivors resources
and relationships
Year after year, the Keep in Touch committee has
proven that they make a true impact on our community.
With every Pink Expressions event and Retreat
Weekend, we touch another life. Joan Hagedorn’s
letter of appreciation is just one of the sincere thanks
we receive all year. Join us as a volunteer at one of our
events to experience first hand the lasting impression
Survivors at KIT retreats form lasting friendships and we make on cancer survivors’ lives.
support networks
“I am so grateful for the weekend cancer
survivor retreat. Not only did I learn a lot of
useful information, I made some new support
friends and new resource contact persons
to help me with my journey. The retreat
was designed so well. It is easy to see that
much thought was put into the planning and
execution of it. Thanks to you and the Junior
League for supporting this. It means a lot
to persons like me who have not reached
out to other survivors and health care
professionals.”

-- Joan Hagedorn

Top: Each KIT retreat offers survivors the chance to talk
with healthcare professionals Bottom: Attendees look
forward to activities such as Reiki healing sessions

November 2010
Community
We don’t just think pink, we party with a purpose!
by Sarah Mitchell
The 2010 Pink Tie Ball was an elegant “pink” tie evening
featuring a pink champagne and cocktail reception,
dinner, dancing, a silent and a live auction. The night
was also filled with great music, and gourmet sweets.

In addition to raising money for local breast cancer
projects, The Pink Tie Ball celebrates breast cancer
survivorship and recognizes an individual whose
contributions have made a difference in the breast
cancer fight through the Komen Promise of One
Award.

The very popular Pink Lounge made a returning Yvonne Lindsey, Jennifer Nunley, Sarah Mitchell, and Robin
appearance in 2010! The Pink Lounge is an upscale Snook enjoyed an evening at the Pink Tie Ball
cocktail party located in the VIP area adjacent to the
Pink Tie Ball. 2009’s Pink Tie Ball raised $101,403 for
our area. Since beginning the Pink Tie Ball in 2005,
Komen Louisville has raised over $618,000 for the
fight to end breast cancer.

This year, we had a handful of ladies go down and
volunteer their time at the pink tie ball. We did
everything from set up and preparations, to the live
auction. Yvonne Lindsey and Sarah Mitchell were part
of the live auction and helped to get bids that came in
over $10K! Jessica Moore walked the boxing ring as
well during the live auction. The Pink Tie Ball was a
great success this year, and we’re very proud of the
Cupcakes at the Pink Lounge were a tasty success!
far-reaching effects our hard work will produce.

The Ritz is just around the corner
by Heather Schoolcraft
Spring may seem like a long way off, but the time to start thinking about our
Tickets new spring fundraising gala is now! The evening will be filled with gaming, live
and silent auctions, live entertainment, dancing, and much more! Suggested
Full Event
attire is 1920s Era…so get on that flapper dress and fedora and join us for a
(7:30-11:30 p.m.)
swanky night! Tickets will go on sale October 1, 2010 on the Junior League’s
Before 12/31/10 $90
Website and will be sold at all general meetings leading up to the event!
After 12/31/10 $110
At the Door $115
Saturday, March 12, 2011
7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Late Night Lounge
The Henry Clay, 604 S. Third Street, Louisville, KY 40202
(9:30-11:30 p.m.)
Before 12/31/10 $75
If you or know someone who would be interested in event sponsorship please
After 12/31/10 $85
contact Sarah Barker at sarah@stengelhill.com for additional information.
At the Door $90 And don’t forget to join the Puttin on the Ritz’s Facebook page and keep up to
date on the planning and excitement leading up to this fun event!

4 November 2010
Fundraising/Finance
A friendly fundraising reminder!
by Alice Baron
During the 2010-2011 League year each JLL active member must fulfill at least 2 fundraising shift requirements
per year. Credit opportunities roughly equal $200 or 2 four hour shifts to fulfill 2 fundraising credits or $100 or 1
four hour shift to fulfill 1 fundraising credit.

Fulfill Two Fundraising Shift Credit Fulfill One Fundraising Shift Credit
Purchase 2 tickets to Two of a Kind/90th anniversary event Purchase 1 ticket to Two of a Kind/90th anniversary event
($100 each) or 4 late night tickets. ($100 each) or 8 late night tickets.
Purchase $200 worth of Junior League cookbooks through Purchase $100 worth of Junior League cookbooks through
Cookbook Chair. Cookbook Chair.
$200 toward annual giving or endowment, possibly $100 to $100 toward annual giving or endowment, possibly $50 to
annual giving and $100 to endowment annual giving and $50 to endowment
Secure and pick up $200 worth of auction items for Silent Secure and pick up $100 worth of auction items for Silent
Auction Comm. Auction Comm.
Gain two new cookbook wholesale or distributor accounts Gain a new cookbook wholesale or distributor account
Work two shifts for Hollydays, TOAK, Merchandise or Work one shift for Hollydays, TOAK, Merchandise or
Cookbook Cookbook
*Spend $400 at Hollydays *Spend $200 at Hollydays
Buy 2 vendor booth spaces at Hollydays Buy 1 vendor booth space at Hollydays

Fundraising Council VP and AVP may approve shift credit outside of what is mentioned above (i.g. calling Hollydays
vendors, silent auction donation list clean up, writing thank you notes). If you have any questions regarding
fundraising credits you may email Alice Baron at alicebaron@bellsouth.net. *A form is required for purchases
made at Hollydays and is the member’s responsibility to submit it to the chair.

Bluegrass gatherings is gathering steam!
by LaCinda Glover
For the past year, the Junior League of Louisville has been When asked about what they’re looking for in a cookbook, it
working on ideas for a new cookbook called Bluegrass was clear that respondents want recipes that are quick, easy,
Gatherings. It will feature seasonal vegetables in the healthy and local. In addition, clear instructions, the layout
Bluegrass area and will complement our Be Fit, Be Fine and the number of pictures were the top three reasons - aside
Signature Initiative. Our goal is to produce a cookbook that from content - that affect the decision to buy a cookbook.
fits the needs of active members, sustainers, provisionals
and the community. In addition to asking about content and layout we wanted
to get feedback on what people are willing to pay for a JLL
The cookbook has not been officially approved as a cookbook. The price of $24.95 seemed to be the magic
fundraiser, but a lot of progress has already been made. number. The survey has provided us with the information to
Ninety-two percent of respondents to a survey done at create a cookbook that will be a success! A formal proposal
September’s General Meeting are committed to supporting for Bluegrass Gatherings will be made at an upcoming
the development, promotion and sale of a new cookbook. meeting. Thank you to everyone that participated!
This is great news as we’ll need all the support we can get!

Answers to quiz
1. 5: Carabet Ball, Stewart’s Style Show, Artist Series, Follies, Cruise Ball.
2. Moved from the Watterson Hotel to new office space provided for free by Kosair Charities, the same building we are in today.
The Children’s Play Committee presented the Emperor’s Treasure Chest, a Junior League Production. The Mexican Fiesta was
the theme of the fundraising follies and the first booklet was printed detailing JLL community involvement.
3. The Art Committee undertook the furnishing of one recreation hall at Ft. Knox. The job was done so expertly that JLL was
asked to take over the entire assignment. Over the next few years, 230 rooms were completed.
4. WWII brought about radical changes in Placement. Fourteen agencies, all connected to the war effort, were among the
placements: victory gardens, air raid wardens, USO Hostesses, Ration Book Distributers for sugar, canned goods etc. Meetings
were held at night. The provisional course was streamlined and was held two nights a week for three weeks.
November 2010
Membership
Hey, good lookin’, whatcha got cookin’?
by Heather Schoolcraft

The Junior League of Louisville has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season! We are an
amazing group of women who make a tremendous impact on our community. To further support
JLL, consider using recipes from junior league cookbooks when planning your holiday menus.
This month, we have several delicious recipes for your holiday meals. All three are out of At Your Service from the
Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties. You can purchase this and other junior league cookbooks
today by ordering online or by contacting JLL’s office.

Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey
Ingredients
• 1 (12 to 16-pound) frozen tom turkey • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• granulated garlic, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste • 2 cups honey
• 2 (15-ounce) cans chunk pineapple, drained
Thaw the turkey using the package directions. Discard the bag in the cavity. Rub the turkey with granulated
garlic, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Place the pineapple and chopped garlic in the turkey cavity. Heat the
honey in the saucepan over low heat. Add the Kahlua gradually, stirring constantly. Prepare the grill using a 20-
pound bag of charcoal and cherry, mesquite or pecan wood. Place the turkey on the grill rack. Grill over hot coals
for 1 hour. Baste with the Kahlua sauce. Grill, covered, for 3 hours. Uncover and baste with Kahlua sauce. Grill,
covered, for 3 hours longer. Wrap the turkey in foil. Place in a 150-degree oven until ready to serve. Serves: 24 to
32 Note: You may bake the turkey in a 250-degree oven, basting with the Kahlua sauce in 3 hour-increments as above.

Sweet Potato Souffle
Ingredients • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups copped cooked sweet potatoes • 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar • ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs • 1 cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup milk • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
Combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, salt and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Pour into a buttered
2 1/2-quart baking dish. Combine the brown sugar, flour and and pecans in a medium bowl. Cut in the butter until crumbly.
Spread evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is brown. Serves: 8

We make our shopping dollars count!
by Christin French
Who wouldn’t love to have the mall reserved exclusively for them and
their girlfriends to shop? Well no longer is this a privilege JUST for the A-
Dillard’s, in Partnership with the Junior
list. On August 29th, the J Crew Store at the Summit closed their doors League of Louisville (JLL), Cordially
to the public and held a private event for the ladies of junior league to Invites You to a Breeder’s Cup Wine
shop with a 10% discount and get a sneak peak of their new fall line. Tasting and Fashion Show
Forty-five ladies were in attendance, including 8 fall provisionals!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The ladies enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and beverages, while getting one- 6 – 8 p.m.
Dillard’s Mall St. Matthews
on-one attention with the J Crew Wardrobe Consultants. The best part? 2nd Floor
J Crew donated 10% of the sales to junior league! A special thanks to
J Crew, their Store Director Jason Balough & Manager Ali Longmire, Join us as we celebrate the Breeder’s
and their bright and bubbly staff for hosting this successful fundraising Cup with wonderful fashion and food
event in their spacious and beautiful store. from JLL’s Splendor in the Bluegrass
and CordonBluegrass cookbooks.

November 2010
Announcements/Membership
We can learn from our past to build a better future
by Kate Ratliff

The annual Past Presidents’ luncheon was held on Paula and Past President Christi Lanier Robinson are
September 28, at Kosair Charities. The luncheon is a working on an endowment campaign that will help fund
tradition hosted by the president-elect. P.E. Kate Ratliff our operations for years to come. The Past Presidents’
and President Paula Campbell used this opportunity to Luncheon is an opportunity for current leadership to gain
honor our 90th anniversary celebration. knowledge and inspiration from decades of proven leaders
in the room. The luncheon was another example of how
JLL past presidents and sustainers play a vital role in the women are catalysts for lasting community change.
success of our league. Members of the board were also
present and gave reports outlining the status of JLL’s Be Fit, Past presidents in attendance included: Mary Beth
Be Fine Initiative and fundraising goals for the upcoming Doheny; Julie Gray; Deede Jones; Emily Lawrence;
year. The luncheon served as a platform to celebrate our Sherry Moak; Christi Lanier Robinson; Lindy Street; Mary
many successes and as a forum to discuss two areas Sullivan; Margy Thomas; Leslie Westberry; and Mary
of need: finance and membership. JLL’s membership is Ellen Wiederwohl.
declining. This is a trend that is happening nationally.

Shout Outs!
Has a league member done something that deserves a special Shout Out? Email your Shout Out submission to
jllclips@hotmail.com for inclusion in the next issue of CLiPS.

• Emily Hart, Heather Hise and Sara Kinslow would like to give a shout out to Kim Baker and Meaghan
Marrett for their hard work, excellent organization and communication skills in helping arrange and execute
a wonderful JCPS Family Fun Night event last month at Churchill Park School!
• Sarah Ludden would like to give a shout out to the Urban Garden Committee for contributing a collective
100+ hours to the JLL gardens this summer and fall. We would not be where we are today without your
dedication! Members are Melissa Fuchs, Lauren Harris, Jenny McLendon, Ina Miller, Stephanie Pieper,
Jennifer Shrensker, Nellie Stallings and Emily Veeneman.
• Sarah Hughes-Barker is extending a big shout out to the POTR Committee - Leigh Anne Burke-Schaad,
Bridget Dale, Liana Edwards, Stephanie English-Shaw, Erin Gish, Carolyn Homberger, Laura Snowden,
Rebecca Thomas, Dakota Willimon and Hala Ziady!! This year’s event is going to the best yet with all your
help and hard work!! Thanks to all of you!!!

Condolences Notices
The Junior League of Louisville’s thoughts and
Mattingly Center, Inc., is in urgent need of volunteers.
prayers are with past President Elaine Duncan. Her
This a day center for adults with severe developmental
mother, Helen Haile Meacham, passed away on
disabilities. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
October 12, 2010. Elaine was president during the
Monday through Friday, and is located at 1520 Baxter
1989-1990 league year.
Avenue. Please contact Babs Thompson at 502-897-
JLL would like to offer its sincere condolences to 3767 or biggsthomp@aol.com for more information.
the family and friends of Mary Taylor “Mimi” Osborn
The Junior League of Louisville is a special organization
who passed away on September 13, 2010. Mimi
to all of us, and each of us can insure that it continues
(Middleton as she was known in the league) served
to be a special place for future generations of women.
on the JLL Board as vice president and was a long
A great way to do so is remember JLL in your estate
time sustainer.
plans.
Our deepest sympathies are with Sustainer Patricia
Vairin and her family on the death of her father, J.B.
Searles, on July 11, 2010.

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Phone: (502) 637-5415
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Website: www.juniorleaguelouisville.org

The Junior League of Louisville (JLL) is an
organization of women committed to promoting
voluntarism, to developing the potential of
women, and to improving the community through
the effective action and leadership of trained
volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational
and charitable. The JLL reaches out to women of
all races, religions, and national origins who have
an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

Thanks for Volunteering!

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Every member of the Junior League of Louisville knows that it only takes a small
group of people to make a significant impact on the world around us. Quantifying
what we do will help us all to truly understand exactly how far reaching our
impact is. Below, you will find our community goals for the 2010-2011 League
year as well as the number of volunteer shifts completed since June 2010.

Goals:
• We will positively impact the lives of at least 3500 members
of this community
• Contribute at least 3300 volunteer hours to the community.
• Begin the process of creating Be Fit Be Fine Projects for
2011-2012, 2012-2013 that will replace JCPS and AHA.

June 2010 – October 2010:
• Total of 50 shifts
• Total of 163 volunteer shifts

Just think about how many lives we’ve touched in the past 90 years!

November 2010