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PARISHSCOPEA PUBLICATION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, INC. | FALL 2012

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Table of Contents4 LetterfromthePresident5 80thAnniversaryProjects:80x80Challenge, 80thAnniversaryCommunityServiceReport6-7 JuniorLeagueofShreveport-BossierTimeline:JLSBPast Presidents–1930-1954;JLSBFacts&Tidbits–1933-1954; Shreveport-BossierHistoryFacts–1933-19549 LetterfromtheSustainerAdvisor9 MemberCalendar10 SustainerProfile:Betty-LaneQuerbesKayser &MauraQuerbesPugh13 JLSBNewestMembers:ContinuingtheLegacy21 HealthLiteracySummerCamp22 SuperSafetySaturday24 RedRiverRevel26 VolunteeroftheYearAward,President’sAward, ScholarshipRecipient27 WebinarWednesdays28 LeadingLadies29 MemberSpotlight:EricaThomas33 CookbookRecipe34 CommunityAdvisoryBoard

2012-2013 Parishscope Staff

EditorJennifer Skinner LaPierre

Assistant EditorElla Bridges Owen

Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee

PresidentShelly Stone

President-ElectMelanie Peacock

SecretaryElizabeth Pippin

TreasurerCrystal Williams

Community VPCarolyn Tillman

Membership VPBecky Berry

Communications VPShannon Lucas

Ways and Means VPElba Hamilton

Nominating ChairmanHeather Brown

Board Members

Placement ChairmanMolly Maranto

Assistant TreasurerEmily Rice

PR&D ChairmanKatie Loomis

Sustainer AdvisorMaureen Gamble

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The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. The Associa-tion of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving com-munities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

WhatanexcitingyeartobeeditoroftheParishscope!Aswecelebrateour80thyearofservicetotheShreveport-Bossiercommunity,Iamhonoredtobringyouthisfirstissueofouranniversaryyear.Whilewewillspendsometimelookingbackatourhistory,wewillfocusmoreonthefutureandwhatopportunitiestheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossierwillbringin2012-2013.Wehopeeachandeverymemberwilltakepartinthe80x80pledge,whichyoucanreadmoreaboutinthisissue.Youcanalsoseethefreshandbrightfacesofour2012-2013Provisionalclass.Besuretogetyourcalendarreadybecausethisissueischockfullofimportantdatesandeventsyouwon’twanttomiss.

By Jennifer Skinner LaPierre

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Overtheyears,thiscolumnhasbeenusedtobeautifullyhighlightandcel-ebratethedifferencetheJuniorLeaguemakesintheShreve-port-Bossiercommu-nity.Therearemany

examplesinourhistoryofhowtheJLSBidentifiedandmettheemergingneedsofourmembersandourcommunity.Fromthebeginning,theJLSBbeganwiththefirstprojectcalledtheCommunityChest,whichyounowknowastheUnitedWay.Later,theLeagueshifteditsfocustoprovidecaseworkandsocialworktoneedychildrenandtheirfamiliesthroughtheChildren’sServiceBureau,nowcalledFamilyandChildren’sServiceBureau.TheJuniorLeaguealsoworkedtoassistwithacomprehensivefacilityfortreatmentanddiagnos-ticservicesforchildrenandadultswithspeechandhearingimpairmentsandothercommunica-tivedisorders.Thisresearchledtotheestablish-mentoftheMollieE.WebbSpeechandHearingCenter.TheJLSBhasalwaysbeenattheforefrontandnotafraidtochangeandadaptinordertocontinuetomakethegreatestimpactonourcom-munity.Overthelasteightyyears,theJLSBhasservedasacatalystforlastingcommunitychangeandwecontinuetodosotoday. WhatdoalloftheseprojectsandmanyothersdevelopedbytheJLSBoverthelasteightdecadeshaveincommon?Theirsuccesswasnotachievedalone.SandraDayO’Conner,formerUnitedStatesSupremeCourtJusticeandPastPresident

oftheJuniorLeagueofPhoenix,said“Wedon’taccomplishanythinginthisworldalone…what-everhappensistheresultofthewholetapestryofone’slifeandalltheweavingsofindividualthreadsfromonetoanotherthatcreatessome-thing.”Thesewordsringtrueaswekickoffour80x80Challengeandour80thAnniversaryCommunityServiceProjecttocelebratethismajormilestone.ItwilltakeallofusasindividualthreadstoweaveatapestryofsupporttoensurethattheJLSBwillcontinuetoserveasacatalystforlastingcommunitychangeinthefuture. TheJLSBwillmarkits80thanniversarywiththe80x80Challengeandan80thAnniversaryCommunityServiceProject—acommemorativetreeplantingproject.Onthefollowingpages,youwilllearnmoreabouteachoftheseprojectsandIchallengeyoutoparticipateinalloftheseactivi-ties.Togetherwewillmakeanimpactonourcommunityandcelebratealongtheway. Inclosing,Iwanttothankthemanymemberswhohavealreadybeenhardatworkplanning,training,organizinganddevelopingprojectsandmeetingsforour80thyear.CongratulationstotheHealthLiteracySummerCampCommitteeforasuccessfulprogramthissummeratWernerParkElementary.Also,abigthankyougoesouttothoseofyouwhoagreedtoassistwiththe80thAnniversaryprojects. Let the Challenge Begin!

Shelly Stone, President

and80 YearsCounting

By Shelly Stone

President’s Letter


WhatamilestonetheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossierhasachieved,consideringtheaveragelifeexpectancyofamultinationalcorporation—Fortune500oritsequivalent—isbetween40-50years!Celebratingour80thAnniversaryisaremarkableachievement!Tomarkthisaccomplishment,theJLSBwillpromotetwoextraordinaryprojectsandchallengeeachofyoutoparticipateinoneorboth!Aswecelebrateourpast,theJLSBisalsoplantingseeds,bothliterallyandfiguratively,forthenext80years.

80x80 Challenge

Inhonorofthe80thAnniversaryoftheJLSB,allmembers,includingprovisional,activeandsustainingmembersarechallengedtogiveatleast80hoursofcommunityserviceandanadditional$80totheJuniorLeague.

Are you ready for the 80x80 Challenge?

80th Anniversary Community Service Project:

TheJuniorLeagueofShreveportBossierhasbeenmeetingtheneedsofthecommunityfor80years.Overthelasteightdecades,theLeaguehaslistenedtothecommunityanddevelopedprogramsandservicesthatmettheneedsofthecitizensatthatpointintime.DuringthevisioningsessionsfortheShreveport-CaddoMasterPlan,thecitizensspokeontheimportanceof“Promotingtreepreservationandtreeplantingonpublicandprivateproperty.”Onceagain,theJuniorLeagueofShreveportBossierwillbethecatalystforchangeinourcommunity. Incommemorationofour80thyear,theJuniorLeagueofShreveportBossierwillplant80treesinthemedianofClydeFantParkwayfromLakeStreettotheRailroadBridge.Youcanhelptoreplenishtheurbanforestbysponsoringatree.Eachtreecosts$800.Inreturnforyourdonation,you’llreceive:

YourdonationwillalsohelptoensurethefutureoftheJLSBandvitalityofthecommunity!Formoreinformationonsponsoringan80thAnniversarytree,contacttheJuniorLeagueOfficeat318-221-6144orjuniorleaguesb@bellsouth.net Allmoneyraisedinconnectionwiththe80thanniversarywillbeusedtoestablisharestrictedfund.Forinformationontheaccount,pleasecontacttheJuniorLeagueOffice.

80th Anniversary Projects “The true meaning of life

is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

– Nelson Henderson

• A tree planted on the Parkway • Maintenance of your tree

• Recognition on a donor wall • A tax deduction as allowed by law


JLSFundRaisers:Follieswasamusical,danceandentertainmentshowtheJLmembersperformedtoraisemoneyfortheWelfarefund.Itwasrecommendedin1936.1936-1937PresidentLoraineWebbJordanwrote“Sincewehadquitealargebudgettomeet,ourfirstattemptataFollieswasundoubtedlya‘neces-saryevil’.”TheFolliesraised$3,055.83thatyearandcontinuedtobeamoney-raisingprojectduringthefirsttwentyyears.

Duringthefirsttwentyyears,someofthemorecreativewaysJLmembershelpedotherswerethroughstorytellingandmarionetteshows.Thestorytellinggroupnotonlytoldstoriestothechildren,butalsotaughtthemtomakescrapbooks,dollhousesanddrawingbooks.ThemarionettegroupperformedshowssuchasRumpelstiltskinandHansel and Gretel.Thegroupalsotaughtclassesinpuppetconstructionforasummerrecreationalprogram.Themarionetteandstorytell-inggroupswenttohospitalsandschoolsaswellasGenevieveChildren’sHome.Also,inthe1940s,Leaguememberstaughtsketchingandpotteryclassestochildren.

AtageneralmeetingonFebruary18,1933,MaryWerner,presidentofJLS,readalet-terfromtheA.J.L.A.GoverningBoardthatJLSwasacceptedintoA.J.L.A.An-nualduesinthe1930swere$10.00witha$25.00initiationfeeforincomingmembers.Memberswhowereabsentfromanymeet-ingwithoutanexcusewerefined$1.00andafterthreeconsecutiveunexcusedabsencesweredroppedfromtheLeague.Ifamember(exceptaprofessionalorboardmember)waslatetoameeting,shewasfined50cents.

1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 1942 1944 1946 1948 1950 1952

ThefirstMcDonald’srestaurantopensinSanBernardino,Californiain1940.

TheUnitedStateswasattackedbytheJapaneseatPearlHarboronDecember7,1941andtheU.S.enteredintoWWII.

In1939The Wizard of OzandGone With the Wind werereleasedintheaters.

OrsonWelles’radiodramaofWar of the WorldswasbroadcastonOctober30,1938.Thebroad-castcausedpanicinpartsoftheUnitedStates.

Averagecostsin1933:Averagehousecost$5,966Averagecarcost$605Averagewage$964

Long-Allenbridge(TexasStreetbridge)

wasopenedfortrafficinSeptember1933.Itwas

namedforGovernorsHueyP.Longand

OscarK.Allen,underwhoseadministrations

thebridgewasbuilt.

Researched and Written by Diane Bundy

Photos courtesy of: LSUS Archives and Special Collections, Noel Memorial Library, Junior League of Shreveport Collection.


JLSFundRaisers:StyleshowswerethefirstfundraisingprojectofJLSandcontin-uedthroughoutthefirst20years,exceptduringWWII.JLSmembersmodeledthelatestfashionsfromlocalstoresattheseshowsheldinpopularvenuesincludingtheWashington-YoureeHotel.ProceedsfromtheshowsbenefitedtheCommunityFund.In1952-53,theshowsraised$2,708.25.

BrailleandBookbindingwerestartedduringtheJuniorServiceLeagueandcontinuedthroughoutthefirst20years.JLmemberstranscribedbooksintobrailleandthoseinthebookbindinggroupboundthebooks.JLmembersinthesegroupsworkedwiththeJewishCouncilofShreveport.ThebookswereusedintheShreveportSchoolfortheBlindandtheStateSchoolinBatonRouge.

Junior League Shreveport-Bossier Past Presidents, 1930-1954 Service League:Mrs.HuffmanLewis(JenMoore) 1930-1932 Mrs.MurrayWerner(MaryHuddleston) 1932-1933 Junior League:Mrs.MurrayWerner(MaryHuddleston) 1933-1934 Mrs.WardDelaney(MargaretHodges) 1934-1935 Mrs.MilesTalbot(JeanDixon) 1935-1936 Mrs.JosephH.Jordan,Jr.(LoraineWebb) 1936-1938 Mrs.RobertL.Garrett(HelenFunderburk) 1938-1940 Mrs.CecilMorgan(MargaretGeddes) 1940-1942 Mrs.RichardHale(ElizabethHughes)* October–April1941-1942 Mrs.EdwardF.Neild,Jr.(SylviaFiles) 1942-1944 Mrs.GeorgeConger(LillianJenkins) April–October1944 Mrs.DavidComegys(HarrietColquitt) 1944-1946 Mrs.AlbertHarper(MaxineWaller) 1946-1948 Mrs.PodgeM.Reed(LoneAdams) 1948-1950 Mrs.HewittWheless(MarthaBradshaw) 1950-1952 Mrs.WilliamEvans(CatherineMurphey) 1952-1953 Mrs.WesleyWheless,Jr.(FrancesTerrell) 1953-1954

*Mrs.RichardHale(ElizabethHughes),October-April1941-1942islistedintheJL1941-1942NinthAnnualReportasMrs.ElizabethHughesTucker.

1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 1942 1944 1946 1948 1950 1952

WWIIendedonSeptember2,1945.

Mr.PotatoHeadwasfirstadvertisedontelevisionin1952.Theoriginaltoyonlyhadthepartsthatweretobestuckinarealpotato.

Averagecosts1943:Averagehousecost$6,827Averagecarcost$920Averagewage$1,561

TheLouisianaHayride,amusi-calradioprogram,debutedattheMunicipalAuditoriumindowntownShreveportonApril3,1948.ManyfamousperformerswereontheshowincludingElvisPresley,whofirstappearedonOctober14,1954.

ThefirstHolidayInDixiewasonMay22-29,1949.



• Super Safety SaturdaySaturday, September 22 9:00amto12:00pm

Sheriff ’sSafetyTownAdmission is Free

• October General MeetingTuesday, October 9 12:00pmand6:00pm

SchumpertHospitalCommunityRoom“BreastCancerAwareness”BringItemsforSchumpert’sChildren’sHomeHealthProgram

• Red River RevelSaturday, October 6 – Saturday, October 13 Shreveport’sFestivalPlaza

• November General Group MeetingsTuesday, November 13 6:00pm;EightSustainers’Homes

• December General MeetingTuesday, December 11 6:00pm;UptownShoppingCenter“ChristmasParty”BringItemsforToysforTots/SalvationArmy

Ladies, you do not want to miss any of these meetings! Support your Shreveport-Bossier Junior League as we celebrate our 80th year! For further details, log in at jlbs.org and access the Member Calendar.

ImportantDatestoRemember

WhatagreatopportunityitisformetoserveastheSustainerAdvisorastheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossierbeginstocelebrateits80thbirthday.Wewillbeplanningayear-longcelebrationtocommemoratesuchamilestone!

IwouldliketointroduceyoutotheSustainerPanelforthe2012-2013year.Iamhonoredtobeworkingwithsuchagreatgroupofwomen.TheyareGingerLukacs,MonicaLawrence,PeggyMur-phy,EllenAlley,LisaHargrove,SusanHardtner,ClaudiaOliver,MichelleQ-Peterson,JeanneLongandVickieMeadows.Togetherwewillbe

planningSustaineractivitiesforthisyear.WewillberepeatingtheSustainerOpenHouse(Septem-ber20from5:00to7:00pmattheLeaguehead-quarters),theJuniorLeagueofTyler’sChristmasMarket(Thursday,November8from9:30amto12:30pm)andtheSustaineroftheYearBreakfast(tobeheldattheShreveportConventionCenterMarch8at9:00am).Unfortunately,theSustain-erBookClubhasdecidednottomeetthisyear. Wewouldloveyourinputonanyeventsyouwouldlikeforustoresearch.Pleasefeelfreetocontactmethroughouttheyearatgamble1963@aol.comorat798-1718.MarkyourcalendarsfortheSustainerOpenHouseonSep-tember20.Youwillhaveanopportunitytopickupyouryearbook,visitwitholdfriendsandtourtheLeagueheadquartersifyouhaven’thadanopportunitytodoso!Hopetoseeyouthere!!!

from the Sustainer AdvisorLetter

By Maureen Gamble


(BETTY-LANE)Q: Spouse? A: Ihavebeenmarriedtwice.MyfirsthusbandwasAndrewQuerbes,Jr.Fiveyearsafterhisdeath,ImarriedRaymondFrancisKayser,Jr.Hepassedawayafewyearsago.Q: Children/Ages?A: AndrewandIhad3childrenandBuddyandEleanorhad2childrenwhoIadore!1. ReneeQuerbesFarren,whoismarriedandlivesinDallaswithherhusband,John.2. AndrewQuerbesIV(Andy),helivesinShreveportandhastwodaughters,KathrynO’BrienQuerbes(Kate)andMaryCarolineQuerbes.KatehasgraduatedfromOleMissandiscurrentlyworkingattheRemingtonSuitesHotelhereandMaryCarolineattendsSewannee,theUniversityoftheSouth.3. MauraQuerbesPugh,whoismarriedtoRob-ertPugh,Jr.(Bobby)andtheyhavetwochildren,RobertGahaganPughIII,whohasstartedLawSchool,andMcKenzieQuerbesPugh,whoat-tendsTexasChristianUniversityinFortWorth.4. Ialsohavetwostepchildren.OneisRay-mondFrancisKayserIII,whoismarriedtoMaryJo.Theyhavefourbeautifuldaughters,twoareintheleague;EloiseGraf,marriedtoSanders,andAlexisGreen,marriedtoRob.Recently,EliseCrockford,marriedtoJordan,andMaryCath-erinehavejustmovedbacktoShreveport.Therearegreatgrandchildrenaswell.5. Mystep-daughter,FrancesKayserTreadway,livesinCovington,La.SheismarriedtoWil-liamLomaxTreadway(Billy)andtheyhave2children,BillyTreadwayandElizabethTreadwayGarrison,marriedtoDustin.

Q: Where were you born?A: Iwasbornin1932inMayersville,Miss.ItislocatedbetweenGreenvilleandVicksburgontheMississippiRiver.Q: Where do you live now?A: IliveinTealwood.Q: Education/Occupation?A: IamalicensedInteriorDesignerandownmyowncompany.IattendedCentenaryCollegeandLSUS.Q: Pets?A:Ihavearescuedog,Buddy.Hereallybelongstomysonbuthestayswithme.Heisverygoodcompany!Q: Hobbies and Interests?A: Iusedtolovetotravel.Myhealthissuchthatitisn’treallyfeasibleanymore…butIhavegreatpicturesandenjoylookingbackatthem.Q: Favorite book or movie?A: Currentlyitis“DowntonAbbey.”MauragavemeSeasons1and2formybirthday.IadoreBritishhumorandtwoofmyfavoriteseriesare“ToTheManorBorn”and“FawltyTowers”!Q: Favorite restaurant or food?A: Ienjoylightermealsthesedays,butinmyheydayIadoredrichFrenchfoodsandseafood.Q: A word that best describes you?A:Inmyyoungerdays,ago-getter;nowprobablyreflective.

Like mother, like daughter. This mother-daughter duo shared the experience of being Junior League president during their times of service. We were able to catch up with them so they could share their experiences with League members today.

Betty-Lane Querbes KayserMaura Querbes Pugh

Sustainer Profile

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Q: Favorite Vacation spot or destination?A: AndrewandIlovedtravelinginEurope.Itwasalwaysagrandadventure.BuddyandItrav-eledalot,too.MostoftenwewenttoDestin,oftenwithourfamilies.Wehadwonderfultimesthere;howcouldyounot?Thewaterissobeau-tifulandthegirlsdidmostofthecookingandcleaning!Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?A: Procrastination.Itissoeasyjusttogoaheadandgetthejobdone.Ifyouwaituntilthelastminute,youarerushedandneverpleasedwiththeoutcome.Q: Person who influenced your life most?A: Iamnotsurethereisoneindividual.Mymotherwasverystrict—aschoolteacher—andshefeltVERYstronglyaboutthevalueofeduca-tion.Q: Favorite way to spend the day?A: Ienjoywatchingoldmovies.Q: What is one random interesting thing most people don’t know about you?A:AndrewandIwereonvacationvisitinghissisterinNewOrleans.Shewasinthehabitofhavingherfortunetoldandonthisoneocca-sion,Iwentwithher.The“seer”toldmeIwouldbemarriedtwotimes,onehusbandwouldbedarkandonewouldbeblond.OneofAndrew’snicknameswas“BlackBart”becausehehadblue-blackhairandmustachesothismadesensebuttheblond?Welaughedandlaughed,whatalark!Thereallyoddthingmanyyearslater,Iremarried.Buddywasblond!!!Whoknew?!?!Q: What are you thankful for?A: I’mstillhere!Q: Year you were League president?A: 1970-1971Q: Biggest changes you’ve seen in the League since you were an Active?A: ThediversityoftheLeagueingeneral.Thefactwehavebecomesoinclusiveiswonderful.IlovetoseetheReveleveryyearandamsoproudthatIhavebeenabletowatchthegrowthfrom

itsinfancy.

Q: Proudest accomplishment while League President or while in the League?A: IstayedactiveanextrayearsothatIcouldhelpwithTheFollies.Itwasawonderfulfundraiserthatusedthetalentsofourmembersaswellaswonderfulcommunityvolunteerswhocameoutofthewoodwork.Itwashardworkbutlotsoffun!(MAURA)Q: Would you say you followed in your moth-er’s footsteps? Or was it happenstance that you both became President?A: Ididfollowinmymother’sfootsteps,butitprobablywashappenstancethatitworkedoutthatwebothwerePresident.Lookingback,therearetwoavenuesmemberscantake:communityworkandinternaljobs.Theyareequallyimpor-tantandtheLeaguerequiresbothtoflourish.Istartedoutincommunityvolunteerpositionsandendedupin-house!Idon’tevenrememberithappening.IlovetheworktheLeaguedoesandamproudoftheaccomplishmentsandlegacieswehaveleftandcontinuetoleaveinShreveportandBossierCity.Q: Do you think your daughter would be the third generation of Querbes women to serve as JLSB President someday?A: Wearenotsure.Mybrotherhastwodaugh-tersaswell.WhoknowswherethewindwillblowMcKenzie,KateandMaryCaroline.Iftheyareofferedtheopportunity,wehopetheywouldsayyes.WethinktheywouldfinditasrewardinganhonoraswedidtoservetheLeagueandourcom-munity.Q: Where do you want to see the JLSB in the future—another 80 years?A: IwouldliketoseetheLeagueexpandinmembershipsothatwecouldhelpmoreareasofourcommunity.I’dlovetoseeBargainHaulmakeacomeback.Itoffersanavenueforallmemberstoworktogetherononethingandhelpsthecommunity.It’salotofwork,butthecamara-deriegeneratedamongthemembersisworthit.Besides,ifyouhaveneverbeentoldto“Getuponthefurniture,weareopeningthedoors!,”yousimplyhaven’tlived!!!




AstheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossierbeginsitscelebrationof80yearsofservicetothecommunity,theLeaguecontinuestogrowwithagreatgroupof38newmembersforthe2012-13year!Itisanexcitingtimeandwewarmlywel-comeournewmemberswhowillhelptheLeaguecontinueitstraditionof“promotingvoluntarism,developingthepotentialofwomenandimprov-ingcommunitiesthroughtheeffectiveactionandleadershipoftrainedvolunteers.” Theprovisionalmemberswillbeguidedbyanexceptionalgroupofprovisionaladvi-sors:ShelliBriery,LaramieGuil-lot,KaraHooper,JessicaRayandElizabethSpeights.TheprovisionaladvisorsarelookingforwardtogettingtoknowthefutureleadersoftheJuniorLeaguewhileteach-ingthemtheropesoftheorganization,develop-ingtheirleadershipskillsandhighlightingtheimportanceofgivingbacktoourcommunity.TheProvisionalLeadershipTeam,alongwithAssistantProvisionalChairman,EmilyGillespie,issoexcitedtobegintheyearandshowthenewprovisionalsalltheLeaguehastooffer. OneofthemanybenefitsoftheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossieristhediversityofthewomenwhogivetheirtime,moneyand

talentsbacktotheLeagueandthecommunity.Thisyear’sprovisionalsarenoexception.Theyarelawyers,nurses,aDNAanalyst,non-profitworkers,teachers,entrepreneursandpublicrela-tionsspecialists,justtonameafew.Theseladies’invaluableexperienceswillhelpenhancetheLeagueinsomanyways. TheProvisionalyearkickedoffonJune6witheventsattheLouisianaStateExhibitMuseum,RistoranteGiuseppe’sandretreatatCampForbing.Theprovisionalswillcomplete

acommunityprojectfortheirplacementthisyear.Itcouldbeworking15hoursofArtistforaDay,helpingwithSuperSafetySaturday,volunteeringwithKidsIntheKitch-enorparticipatinginoneofthemanyotherwonderful

communityserviceprojectstheJuniorLeaguesupportseachyear.Byparticipatinginacom-munityplacement,theprovisionalswillhavetheopportunitytoseetheLeagueinaction,gettoknowactivemembersandtoexperiencethejoysofgivingback. Astheyearprogresses,wewilldevelopthenewleadersofJuniorLeagueaswelookforwardtoanother80yearsofsupportingtheShreveport-Bossiercommunity.

By Kimberly Thornton, Provisional Chairman

theContinuing

“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility

to give something back by becoming more.” – Anthony Robinson

LegacyThe Junior League Newest Members


Katherine AdamsFrom: Walker, LASpouse/Kids: Husband, Jack Adams, and Daughter, Elizabeth Adams Education: B.S. in Hospitality, Management & Tourism – Northwestern State UniversityOccupation: Special Events and Advertising Manager at Boomtown Casino One Place You Want to Visit: Florence, Italy

Allison Awalt From: Shreveport, LA Education: M.B.A. in Finance – Rollins College; B.S. Economics – Centenary CollegeOccupation: Associate Trust Officer at Argent Financial GroupFavorite Restaurant: Taco ManiaOne Word that Describes You: Independent

Courtney BaileyFrom: Plano, TXSpouse/Kids: Husband, Bryan and two kids, Audrey and Ember Education: B.A. Marketing & International Business – Texas A&M University Occupation: Stay-at-Home MomOne Place You Want to Visit: Africa

Stephanie BeauvaisFrom: Shreveport, LA Occupation: CPA at Heard, McElroy & VestalOne Place You Want to Visit: Egypt One Word that Describes You: Inquisitive

Megan BowdonFrom: Bossier City, LA Spouse: Bill Bowdon Education: Bachelor’s in Interior DesignOccupation: Janet Meier Designs One Word that Describes You: Creative

Sarah Levy BreedloveFrom: Shreveport, LA Spouse/Kids: Ryan Breedlove Education: Southern Arkansas UniversityOccupation: Registered Nurse, Christus Schumpert One Word that Describes You: Outgoing

Provisional Members2012-2013


Elizabeth CraftsFrom: Shreveport, LA Education: B.S. in Management Science; Master’s in Information SystemsOne Place You Want to Visit: Argentina One Word that Describes You: Observant

Erica Culpepper From: Greenwood, MSSpouse: Jay Culpepper Education: B.S. – Florida State; M.S. – Ole Miss Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist at Garden Court RehabOne Word that Describes You: Cheerful

Stephanie DunnFrom: Shreveport, LA Education: B.S. in Management – LSUS Occupation: Currently pursuing Master’s DegreeOne Place You Want to Visit: Ireland One Word that Describes You: Generous

Taylor FelsherFrom: Shreveport, LA Occupation: B.A. in Mass Communications – UL LafayetteOne Place You Want to Visit: EuropeOne word that Describes You: Thoughtful

Kelly FochtFrom: Shreveport, LA Education: Bachelor’s in Marketing – Louisiana Tech University Occupation: Farm Bureau AgentFavorite Restaurant: Any Mexican One Word that Describes You: Energetic

Whitney GatesFrom: Houston, TXSpouse: Cotter GatesEducation: B.S. in Merchandising Occupation: Recently retired from retail to become a housewife One Place You Want to Visit: Cruising the Mediterranean

Lori GrahamFrom: Homer, LA Spouse/Kids: Gerod Durden, and 2 kids Education: B.A. in History; J.D. in LawOccupation: Attorney, self-employed One Word that Describes You: Kind

Tara Hoffman From: Mangham, LASpouse: Matt Hoffman Education: B.A. – Louisiana Tech University; J.D. – LSU Occupation: Attorney at Perkins & Associates Favorite Restaurant: Mellow Mushroom in Baton Rouge, LA


Kristen KingFrom: Shreveport, LA Spouse: Fiancé, Michael and 2 dogs, Cherry and Millie Education: B.A. Mass Comm- nications – LSUSOccupation: Communication Director at Bossier Chamber of Commerce One Place You Want to Visit: Bora Bora and Spain

Tiffany MagierowskiFrom: Keithville, LA Spouse: Husband Education: Bachelor’s in Business Management Occupation: Accounts & Database Manager at St. Mark’s Cathedral SchoolOne Word that Describes You: Fun

Jordan MarshallFrom: Shreveport, LASpouse: Fiancé Education: B.A. in Journalism – Louisiana Tech University Occupation: Fundraising Coordinator at MDAFavorite Restaurant: Taco Mania

Stephanie MasonFrom: West Helena, ARSpouse/Kids: Yes Education: Bachelor of Science, BiologyOccupation: Teacher at Evangel Christian Academy One Word that Describes You: Positive

Margaret McDonaldFrom: The Woodlands, TX Education: B.A. – Centenary College; J.D. – LSUOccupation: Attorney – Judicial Law Clerk – First Judicial District CourtFavorite Restaurant: Superior Grill One Place You Want to Visit: South Africa

Audra L. Muslow From: Shreveport, LA Education: Master’s – Human Services Administration Occupation: I own Fancy Frolic Events, LLC, an event management companyFavorite Restaurant: Bella FrescaOne Word that Describes You: Sassy

Robbi PersacFrom: Lafayette, LA Spouse: StephenEducation: LSUOne Place You Want to Visit: ChinaOne Word that Describes You: Talkative

Alex McHan PersonFrom: Shreveport, LASpouse: Husband, John David Person Education: B.S. in Family Science – Louisiana Tech University Occupation: Forensic Inter- viewer at Gingerbread House – CACOne Word that Describes You: Enthusiastic


Kezia PigfordFrom: Hattiesburg, MSEducation: Bachelor’s – University of Mississippi; Master’s – Gonzaga University; currently a second Master’s – Centenary CollegeOccupation: Science Lab Teacher at J.S. Clark Elementary One Word that Describes You: Radiant

Brandy PruittFrom: Bossier City, LA Spouse: Husband Education: B.A. – Louisiana Tech University; M.S. – TCU Occupation: Petroleum Geologist, Self-Employed One Place You Want to Visit: Phuket, Thailand

Malarie RodriguezFrom: Austin, TXEducation: B.A. in Political Science – Texas A&M University Occupation: Entrepreneur, Volunteer, Mentor, Teacher One Place You Want to Visit: Sydney, AustraliaOne Word that Describes You: Traveler

Ashley RuddFrom: Lake Charles, LA Spouse: Husband, JustinEducation: B.S. in Mass Communications Occupation: Account Coordinator at Gremillion & Pou Marketing One Place You Want to Visit: Greece

Leslie Smith From: Natchitoches, LA Spouse/Kids: W. Ryan Smith, Husband, and 3-year-old WilliamsEducation: B.A. in Public Relations – NSU; MBA – LSUS Occupation: Marketing at Willis-Knighton Health SystemOne Place You Want to Visit: The Vatican

Stacey SmithFrom: Shreveport, LA Education: B.S. – Louisiana Tech University; J.D. – Southern University Occupation: Attorney at Hayter Law FirmFavorite Restaurant: Cush’s One Word that Describes You: Easy-Going

Wilma SpauldingFrom: West, TXSpouse: Husband, John Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Texas State Occupation: Security Officer and HR Consultant at Citizen’s National BankFavorite Restaurant: Cantina Laredo

Jessica Lenard ThornhillFrom: West Monroe, LASpouse: MatthewEducation: J.D. – Mississippi College School of Law; B.A. – ULM Occupation: Associate Attorney at Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley, Byrd & Cromwell, LLP One Word that Describes You: Outgoing


Pamela WareFrom: Shreveport, LASpouse: Husband Education: CollegeOccupation: Realtor at Keller Williams Realty One Place You Want to Visit: New York City

Shannon WarrenFrom: Grambling, LA Education: Master’s DegreeOccupation: Campus Director, Career Technical College Favorite Restaurant: Kona Grill & Chipotle One Place You Want to Visit: Paris

Danielle Weir From: Shreveport, LASpouse/Kids: Husband, Josh, and Greenlee Education: B.S. in Nursing – NSU ShreveportOccupation: Sales Representative at Louisiana Home Care Favorite Restaurant: Cantina Laredo

Meg WillettFrom: Baton Rouge, LASpouse: Husband Education: University of Richmond – ’07Occupation: Public Relations at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport One Word that Describes You: Thoughtful

Lou Anne WilliamsFrom: Bossier City, LA Education: B.A. History; M.A. History and Heritage Resources Occupation: Outreach Associate at Sci-Port and adjunct Professor at BPCC Favorite Restaurant: Which WichOne Word that Describes You: Me

Hillary Wooley From: Corpus Christi, TXSpouse/Kids: Husband, Ryan, and twins, Maximus & Isabel Education: Undergraduate – Brown University; J.D. – University of Texas – School of LawOccupation: Attorney at Bradley, Murchison, Kelly & SheaFavorite Restaurant: Mr. Chow in NYC

Angela WrayFrom: Stephens City, VASpouse/Kids: Husband, J.D. and two kids, Tyler and Andrew Education: Pursing a degree in BusinessOccupation: Stay-at-Home Mom Favorite Restaurant: Chianti’s

Caroline Caffrey Young From: New Iberia, LAEducation: B.A. – LSU; Master’s in Education Occupation: Teacher at St. Mark’s Cathedral SchoolFavorite Restaurant: Anywhere down South One Word that Describes You: Organized


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DebutantMaryHarrimanfoundedtheJuniorLeagueover110yearsagowiththeintentionofimprovinghealth,nutritionandwelfareamongwomenandchildrenlivingontheLowerEastSideofManhattan.AstheJuniorLeagueof

Shreveport-Bossierentersits80thyearofservingourcommunity,wecontinueourdedicationtothismissionwiththeHealthLiteracySummerCamp.UndertheleadershipofHeadVolunteerMonicaArdoin,thesecondyearofthispopularcommunityplacementwasatremendoussuccess.DuringthemonthofJune,JuniorLeaguemembersinteracted

with40studentsatWernerParkElementarycover-ingawiderangeoftopicsonhealthyliving.Sub-jectsincludedhealthysnacks,activeplay,goingtothedoctoranddentist,strangerdangerandwatersafety.VolunteerAllisonMarlarreceiveda“LeadingLady”awardfromtheMembershipCouncilbygoingaboveandbeyondherassignedresponsibilities.AllisonsoliciteddonationsfromthecommunitywhichfundedafieldtriptoGatorandFriendsfortheHealthLiteracyCampparticipants. “Itiscriticalthattoday’syouthlivehealthy,activelifestylestopreventlifelonghealthissues,”statedCommunityVicePresidentCarolynTillman.“ThegoaloftheHealthLiteracySummerCampistoempoweryouthtomakebeneficiallifestylechoices,andwearethrilledtopartnerwithWernerParkElementarystaffonthisinitiative.”

Health Literacy Summer Camp

was thoroughly enjoyed by students, staff and Junior League volunteers. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Werner Park Elementary.

By Monica ArdoinSummerHealth

Literacy

Camp


SuperSafetySaturdaycombinesfamilyfunwitheducationalactivitiestoteachkidsaboutavarietyoftopicsfrombicyclesafetytohealthyfoodchoices.TheeventwillfeatureaHealth&SafetyFairaswellasactivi-tiesincludingaBikeRodeo,theSheriff ’sSafetyTownFire&WeatherHouseandaspecial“TouchaTruck”attraction.Inaddition,localentertainmentandjumphouseswillmakeupaFam-ilyFunZone.Foodvendorswillalsobeon-site. The“TouchaTruck”areaofSuperSafetySaturdaywillfeaturevehiclesofallkinds,allowingchildrenanup-closelookatemergencyvehicles,racecars,motorcyclesandmore!

ExploreandlearnaboutsevereweatherintheSheriff ’sSafetyTownFire&WeatherHouseopenfortoursevery30minutes.Childrenareencouragedtobringtheirownbikeandhelmet

andpedalthroughtheSafetyTownneighborhoodtopracticetherulesoftheroad.Afreechildseatsafetyfittingwillalsobeheldon-sitecourtesyoftheCaddoParishSheriff ’sOffice.Thefirst500childrentovisitalldesignatedsafetyareaswiththeirsupplied‘PitstoptoSafety’Passwillreceiveagoodybag.

Sheriff ’sSafetyTownislocatedat8910Jew-ellaAvenueinShreveport.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactLindsayBaranskiat903-372-7716.


What: Super Safety SaturdayWhen: Saturday, September 22

Time: 9:00 am to NoonWhere: Sheriff’s Safety Town

Who: Free and open to the publicMore: www.jlsb.org and Click on Community Projects

By Lindsay Baranski,Head Volunteer

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, in conjunction with Sheriff’s

Safety Town, invite you to the 3rd Annual Super Safety Saturday

event on September 22, 2012 from 9:00 am until Noon.

Admission is free!

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What: Super Safety SaturdayWhen: Saturday, September 22

Time: 9:00 am to NoonWhere: Sheriff’s Safety Town

Who: Free and open to the publicMore: www.jlsb.org and Click on Community Projects


AsSummercomestoanendandFallisjustaroundthecorner,ourthoughtsshiftfromdaysatthepoolandfamilyvacationstoschoolsupplies,footballseasonand,ofcourse,theRedRiverRevel!TheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-BossierhasplayedavitalroleintheRevelsinceitsinceptionin1976,andthisyearisnodifferent.Over30Leaguemem-bershaveclearedtheircalendarsandarepreparedtoworkOctober6through13attheLeague-sponsored“ArtistforaDay”tent. AlthoughtherearemanyfunactivitiesforkidsattheRevel,the“ArtistForADay”tentisoneoftheonlyfreeactivitiesremaininginthechildren’sarea.ThisprojectisentirelyplacedandfundedbyJLSB.Thisplacementfeaturesadifferentprofes-sionalartisteachdaydemonstratinganartprojectoftheirchoice.Leaguemembersassistchildrenincompletingtheirveryown“MakeandTake”workofart. The“ArtistForADay”tentallowschildrentoworkwithavarietyofartmediums.Thisyear

wewillbringbacksomeofourfavoriteprojectsincludingMarkBurt’smonsterscraftedwithModelMagicandEmilyShaumburg’sShavingCreamArt.BossierParishartteacherKimberlySearcywillalsobetherecraftingModgePodgepictureframes.Thisprojectwasahitwithchildrenofallageslastyear! Besuretomarkyourcalendarandmakeplanstoattendthisyear’sRedRiverRevel.Whileyou’rethere,visitthechildren’sareaandlookforagroupofsmilingladiesdonnedinredapronseagertohelpyourchildcreatetheirveryownmasterpiece!


for a dAYArtistBy Kimmie Smith,Head Volunteer


October 6 -13, 2012The largest outdoor arts festival in North Louisiana

Attracts 180,000+ people to the Shreveport riverfront at Festival PlazaMore than 140 visual artists from throughout the country display their fine art

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EveryspringtheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-BossierawardsacollegescholarshiptoayoungladywhoembodiesthevaluesoftheJLSBthroughtheirdedicationtovolunteerismaswellastheireducation.Thisyear’srecipient,KellyDoughty,gavemorethan170hoursimprovinghercom-munityviamissionworkwithherchurch,volunteeringattheFoodBank,workingwithhomelesschildrenandsupportingtheRedRiverRevel.Sheisdiligent,compassionate,generousandselfmotivated.Kellyplanstoat-tendLouisianaUniversityinthefallwheresheplanstomajorinNursing,continuingherthemeofselflesslyimprovingthelivesofthosearoundher.

Scholarship RecipientKelly doughty

ThePresident’sAwardisanawardchosensolelybytheLeaguePresidenthonoringanindividualforherserviceandcommitmenttotheLeagueandcommunity.Thisyear’sPresident’sAwardwasgiventoabornleader,JodeeBruyninckx,wholedadreamteamasMarketChair.Notonlyissheorganizedandgoal-oriented,shehasawayofmotivatingotherstosetgoalsandreachthementhusiastically.Herleadershipresultedinahugelyprofitablefundraiser.2011-2012PresidentMonicaLawrencecommented,“WhateverJodeedoesinthefuture,Iwillproudlysupport.Whatevershedoeswillbesuccessful!”

President’s AwardJodee Bruyninckx

Volunteer of the YearEmily Nickelson

Whenthe2011-2012VolunteeroftheYearAwardwasbestoweduponEmilyNickelson,itwasnosurprisetothosewhohaveworkedwithher.Thispastyear,EmilyservedasParishscopeEditorandcreat-edapublicationunsurpassedinquality.Emilystreamlinedprocedures,securedsoftwaretopostourmagazineonourWebsiteandhiredanindependentgraphicdesignertobettermeettheneedsofourLeague.“Emily’sworkethicisamazing,”statesher2011-2012CouncilChair,JessicaBretz.“ShewasworkingonthewintereditionofParishscopefromahospitalbed,thedayaftershehadherthirdchild!”Emily’scommitmenttoexcellencehasprovedvaluableinhernewroleofAssistantVicePresidentofCommunications,whereshecontinuestocreate,innovateandexploreopportunitiestofurthertheLeague’smissionofdevelopingthepotentialofwomen.



TheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-BossierisnowofferingeducationalopportunitiesviatheAs-sociationofJuniorLeagueInternational’sself-pacedcourses,Webworkshops,Webinarsandon-demandrecordings.Withthisnewlearninginitiative,mem-berswillbeabletoaccessthetoolsandinformationtheyneedtosupporttheirdevelopmentascommu-nityandcivicleadersatthetime,placeandpacethatworksfortheirschedule. AJLI’sWebinarseries,WebinarWednesdays,isoneofmanymethodstohelpJuniorLeaguewomendevelopascommunityandcivicleaders.Theseses-sions,typicallyonehourinduration,aredesignedtoappealtoeveryJuniorLeaguemember—regard-lessofageorcurrentengagementinhercommu-nity—asaneasywaytoincreaseherknowledgeofandinterestincommunityandcivicleadership. WebinarWednesdayswillbeofferedonthe

secondWednesdayofthemonthfromSeptemberthroughMay. MembersmustlogontotheAssociationofJuniorLeagueInternational’sWebsiteatwww.ajli.org.First-timeusersmustutilizetheirJLSBmembershipID,whichcanbefoundonthemember’sprofilepage.IfmembersareunabletolocatetheirJLSBmembershipID,[email protected] TheEducationcommitteeisintheprocessofschedulingeducationworkshopsforJanuaryandthroughouttheyear.IfyouownabusinessorhaveatalentthatyouwouldliketosharewithyourfellowLeaguemembersthroughaworkshop,orwouldlikemoreinformationaboutJLSBeducationseminars,pleasecontactEducationChairman,EricaThomasatethomas99@yahoo.com.SeminartopicswillbereviewedandapprovedbyLeagueleadership.

viaWebinar WednesdaysLeadership Training Available Monthly

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Next Webinar Wednesday: October 10Volunteering Around the World: Is It All the Same?

Featuring: Dr. Jacqueline Butcher

This Webinar will bring volunteers in the Junior League closer to what other volunteers around the world are doing. Concepts, ideas and trends in volunteering in other countries will also be presented as well as compared to the United States. dr. Butcher is a researcher on volunteering in Mexico, a country she has lived in for over 50 years. Her experience in the Junior League of Mexico City was key to developing an understanding of the importance of this activity in the Mexican context. As an advisor in Civil Society matters to the current Mexican President’s wife, Maragarita Zavala and a member of the Global Philanthropy Committee of the Council on Foundations, she will share her years in the volunteer scenario and her international knowledge as well as the information that has come through her current investigations.


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Leading Ladies

Carolyn Tillman, Community Vice PresidentCarolynisworkingfourfulldaysduringRevelplusadditionalshifts.Sheisalsoassistingintheorganizationofstudentvolunteers,whichisWAYaboveandbeyondthecallofduty.

Emily Nickelson, Assistant VP CommunicationsEmilywentaboveandbeyondherpositionbyassistingtheParishscopeTeam

withAdvertisingsales.HereffortsawardedtheParishscopewithrevenuethatexceededtheir2012-2013salesgoals!

Alison Marlar, Health Literacy Summer CampAllison notonlycompletedherdutiesattheHealthLiteracy

SummerCamp,butshealsoreceiveddonationsfromthecommunitysothatthestudentsatWernerParkwouldbeable

totakeafieldtriptoGatorandFriendsinGreenwood,La.


ShemetMichaelJackson;shelovesrollercoasters;andherfavoritebookis“LivingBeyondYourFeeling.”Ifyoudonotrecognizethosefunfacts,meetthepersonselectedtobefeaturedintheJuniorLeagueMemberSpotlight,EricaThomas. YouwillseeherworkinghardasEducationChair-manthisyearbringingeducationalworkshopstotheLeague,includingWebinarWednesdays.However,herfavoriteplacementthusfarhasbeenKidsintheKitchenattheRevel.“Itrulyenjoyeditbecausethekidsweresoexcitedandreallyenjoyedlearningabouthealthyeatinghabits.” Herdaysarefilledwithrunningherowncompany.SheownsAdProsPromotion&AdvertisingAgency,Inc.inShreveport.Butinherdowntime,it’sagreatbookandtheHawaiianbeachesthatcaptureherheart.“IwenttoHawaiithisspringandIfellinlovewithit,”Thomassaid.“Everyonewasincrediblyfriendlyandthehotelwasverycalming.MylifeinShreveportmostofthetimeisveryfastpaced,soitwasgreattobeabletoreadabookandlistentomusicwhiletakinginthescenery.”

So what about those interesting fun facts?

“Yes,ImetMichaelJacksonatDisneylandinCaliforniawhenIsixyearsold.Iamalsoabigkidatheart.Ilovescaryrollercoasters—thescarierthebetter.”

College:SouthernUniversityA&MCollege,BatonRouge,LA

Family:Ihaveablack/whiteshitzunamedKobe.

Favorite food:MacaroniandCheese

Favorite Sports Team: MiamiHeat

Favorite league memory:MyfavoriteleaguememorywasmeetingVickiClarkandthetrainingthatwereceivedfromherthispastsummer.Shewasaphenomenalpresenterandverykindandpersonable.

Read More about this year’s Revel on page 24.

Member SpotlightErica Thomas



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TheroleoftheCommunityAdvisoryBoard(CAB)istoassisttheJuniorLeagueofShreveport-Bossier,Inc.initsfulfillmentofitsMissionStatement,itsStrategicPlananditscommunityactivities.TheCABprovidesadviceandcounselasnecessary.CAB,astheBoardisknown,isaninnovativeandeffectiveapproachtobridgingtheLeagueandthecommunity.TheCABiscomprisedofvolunteersfromdiversebackgrounds,yeteachshareacommoninterestintheLeague,itsprojectsandbetteringthecommunityinwhichwelive.Membersservetopromoteandfostergreaterdialogue,educationandunderstandingbetweentheLeagueandourcommunity.The2012-2013CABmembersare:

Sonja Bailes, Public Relations Liaison, Bossier Parish School Board

Richard Corbett, Sheriff’s Department

Bess Elder

Tom Harrison, Executive Pastor, Broadmoor Baptist Church

Jim Henderson, Chancellor, Bossier Parish Community College

Shelly Taylor, President & Chief Executive Officer, Louisiana Association for the Blind

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