“The Only Thing Constant is Change “ - Heraclitus

My President’s messages so far have been centered on what is happening in my life and how I am relating it to the League. This month finds me in the midst of great change. My professional career has taken on a new role as a result of a company-wide reorganization. I start a new job in an area where I do not have a wealth of knowledge. In order to succeed I must quickly gain the confidence of those I have been entrusted to lead while taking the necessary steps to learn the business. A daunting task to say the least. How does this relate to the League? We are asked to take on a new assignment every year of our Active membership. Each new placement brings new teammates, new committee members, and new challenges. Similarly to taking on a new job, we can respond to these changes with apprehension or by embracing the opportunities therein – I call it a target rich environment.

One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth &

empowerment.” - Robert E. Quinn

The degree of success we find in these new environments is up to each of us. I’d like to think that with each League placement I saw an opportunity to learn more about what JLC had to offer the community and me as “Molly Member”. We typically struggle with change because it requires us to make a personal adjustment. Let’s face it; we are pretty set in our ways! Having to be stretched can be unpleasant but in the end it is typically worth it. We are a few months into the League year. Some of us have been working pretty steadily; others are starting to find their groove. At some point, you may start feeling stretched and I ask that you embrace it. Embrace the change - it’s an opportunity to learn about a new placement, an opportunity to work with new members, an opportunity to be challenged in new ways, and equally important an opportunity to learn about yourself.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” - Marianne Williamson

JLC’s vision, women as catalysts for lasting community change, fosters change in our members and the community. Throughout my League career I’ve been asked to take on tasks that I did not believe I could handle but I utilized the resources available to me and the friends I had made in the League and in the end each placement was a success. As we face change each year, with each new placement we may feel as though we are in over our heads. We may hit bumps in the road or even stumble along the way. Let’s keep in mind that our success depends on our response. If you remember nothing else, always remember that your teammates, your fellow League members, and I have full confidence in your ability to face change and conquer it. As you grow, the League grows and its mission is fulfilled.

LEAGUE CHATT A PUBLICATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHATTANOOGA, INC.

October 2013 Issue No. 3

Tahnika Rodriguez JLC President 2013-2014 Table of Contents

2 September Member of the Month, October GMM 3-4 Community Impact Opportunities 5 Recruitment Open House, Sustainer Holiday Luncheon, Fall Provisional Retreat 6 Education & Training Opportunities 7 Belk Charity Sale 8 A Very Merry Holiday Home Tour 9 Clean Sweep & Savor Cook-Off 10 1917 Society, September GMM Minutes 11 Our Journey 12 Advertisers

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OFFICERS:

President: Tahnika Rodriguez

President-Elect: Shelley McGraw

Secretary: Autumn Fitch

Treasurer: Laura Knight

* VICE-PRESIDENTS:

Communications: Autumn Witt Boyd

Community Impact: Angela Ballard

Finance: Katie Wilson

Fund Development: Jasmin Rippon

Membership Development: Natalie Hostetler

* Executive Coordinator: Meredith Rivers

Nominating Chair: Elaine Clark

Placement Chair: Leah McDaniel

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Sustainer Advisor: Past President, Sustainer Jennifer Nicely

2013–2014 Corporate Sponsors

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Junior League of Chattanooga

622 E. 4th Street

Chattanooga, TN 37403

OCTOBER 7

JLC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Lindsay Street Hall

The General Membership Meetings (GMM) will be held at Lindsay Street Hall, located on the corner of

Lindsay and MLK Streets. Free parking.

901 Lindsay Street, Chattanooga, 37402

6 p.m. Social & Marketplace 7 p.m. Meeting

Missy Elliott Arrangements Chair

The Members of the Month are two peas in a pod that work together so closely we couldn't separate them. These outstanding women were Provisionals just last year and they both stood out as natural, well organized and motivated League leaders. Not only are they in slated positions their first active year in the League, they have the important role of tackling Education and Training, a task that is not small or easy, especially in the wake of last year’s Chair Angela Ballard revolutionizing the program. Education and Training Chair Laura Bass and her Assistant Michelle Sioredas worked with Arrangements Chair Missy Elliott to plan and execute the Leadership Retreat, and they scored a local celebrity, UTC Mocs Men's Basketball Coach Will Wade to speak. This League year they have a sophisticated two-part grant writing workshop, five 'Leadership Series' training events, website training, a history of the Junior League class, and a Digital Photography class planned. They have been working with Recruitment Chair Abby Holt to plan the Just for Fun events for the year. They also collaborated with Provisional Development Committee Chairs Beth Wells and Laurel Powell, who spoke at the Provisional retreat. These two have been working hard all summer and we will benefit as a League from their efforts. See page 6 for coming events. Please make sure to congratulate our September Members of the Month.

Laura Bass Michele Sioredas

SEPTEMBER MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY WITH SEEDS OF CHANGE

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25th ANNIVERSARY MINI-GRANTS

For the 25th consecutive year, JLC is accepting applications for its Mini-Grants program. All Hamilton County public school teachers can apply for funding up to $750 generously provided by JLC partner Hamico. Previous grant-winning projects have included postcard geography at Barger Academy, an agriculture science aquaponics greenhouse at Hixson High School, an art creation studio at Orchard Knob Middle School, fishing for good speech at East Hamilton Middle/High, and a number sense imagination station at Allen Elementary. This year, three new health-inspired grants in the amount of $1,500 each were funded by national AJLI partner Kashi to address issues related to JLC's Seeds of Change initiative to address food deserts in Hamilton County. Submissions for these grants might include the planting of sustainable gardens, nutrition education for students and their families, and projects that help improve community food access. Anything is possible! Encourage the educators you know to apply before the October 28 deadline.

Applications are available at www.jlchatt.org.

Niti Tejani Mini-Grants Chair

Have a favorite recipe that only uses three ingredients plus seasonings?

The Kids in the Kitchen Committee wants you to share it! They're compiling a collection of family-friendly recipes that are easy to demonstrate at a portable cooking station and that use ingredients available on the Mobile Market. Think fruit, vegetables, whole grains and dairy in concoctions like smoothies, one skillet entrees and healthy snacks.

Send your recipes to KITK Assistant Chair Amy Autuori at amyautuori@gmail.com.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN WANTS YOUR FAVORITE THREE - INGREDIENT RECIPES

Amy Autuori KITK Assistant Chair

It's time to plant a new crop of cool-weather vegetables and herbs in our Highland Park Commons pickin' gardens, which are a partnership of JLC, Kashi, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and St. Andrews Center.

Be a part of the fall planting, October 6 at 2 p.m. and get your hands dirty with JLC's Seeds of Change initiative to eradicate food deserts in Hamilton County! Register for a shift online via the JLC Volunteer Calendar or email Mobile Market Chair Brooke Maedel at bkmaedel@gmail.com to add your name to the schedule for watering, weeding and harvesting throughout the season. Actives will receive one credit for every two hours volunteered at the garden.

Brooke Maedel Mobile Market Chair

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SACK STUFF FOR HAMILTON COUNTY STUDENTS (Every month on the second Tuesday)

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE FOOD BANK (Every month on the third Thursday)

YOU CAN HELP THE FOOD BANK @ GMMs

When students leave school each Friday afternoon, many of them will not receive a nutritious meal until they return to school on Monday. The Food Bank, in partnership with WDSI Fox 61, provides Sack Packs to area Hamilton County schools filled with macaroni and cheese, granola bars and other items children can eat over the weekend so they can still have balanced nutrition until they return to school. Join your fellow League members at the Food Bank to stuff and prepare the sacks for children the second Tuesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends and family are invited to participate, too! Note: Minimum age requirement for Sack Stuff volunteers is 12 years old. Maximum spots available are 12 per shift. League members earn 1 membership credit for each two-hour shift. Register online via the JLC Volunteer Calendar.

Each month, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank provides hundreds of emergency food boxes to local families in need of supplemental nutrition. Every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., the Food Bank has designated Family Night as an opportunity for families to come together to replenish and prepare their 50-pound Emergency Food Boxes for qualifying Hamilton County families. Your entire family can get involved in the fight against hunger and food deserts right here at home. Note: Minimum age requirement for Family Night volunteers is four years old. If you register your family, please reserve volunteer spots on the JLC website calendar for your entire family, not just yourself, so we can keep within the required maximum of 30 volunteers per shift. League members earn 1 membership credit for each two-hour shift.

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank has an ongoing need for nutritious pantry staples for their emergency food boxes, and League members can earn credits for bringing specific nonperishable food items to each month's GMM meetings. To earn points, bring the listed items in the specified sizes and quantities to each GMM. Food donations will only be accepted at the designated GMMs, not before or after, and only the listed items will receive credit. Three units of each food item will earn you one credit (maximum one credit per member per GMM). Pick up a reminder card at the next GMM to keep with your grocery list! Don’t forget, shop at BI-LO with your booster card and the JLC gets the credit!

Lynn Brown Food Bank Chair

October Dry Beans, – three 1 lb. bags

November Rice – three 1 lb. bags

December No food donations this month due to Sustainer Luncheon

January Peanut butter – three 28 oz. jars

February Mixed vegetables – three 28 oz. cans

March Peas or corn – three 28 oz. cans

April Green beans – three 28 oz. cans

May Tuna – three 4-packs of 5 oz. cans

(20 oz. total per pack)

Laurel Powell PDC Fall Chair

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99TH PROVISIONAL CLASS RETREAT

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE SUSTAINER HOLIDAY LUNCHEON DECEMBER 6!

I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer. The Junior League year is in full swing, and we look forward to seeing many of you at our yearly Sustainer events. Speaking of events, the 47th Annual Sustainer Holiday

Luncheon will be here before you know it. Please save the date for Friday, December 6. The event will be held at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club. We hope Sustainers, Provisionals, and

Actives, will all gather groups of friends to enjoy this holiday tradition. More details will be included in upcoming issues of the League Chatt. Happy Fall! Please Note: The Sustainer Luncheon will be the December GMM.

Suzanne Maxwell Sustainer Liaison Chair

RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 24

The League needs you to help us continue to recruit women who will be catalysts for lasting change in Chattanooga. The fall 2013 Recruitment Open House will be held Thursday, October 24 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the League house. All current members are invited to stop by and interact with potential members to show them how great our League is! Do you know someone interested in joining the JLC? Send her name and contact information to Recruitment Chair, Abbie Holt, at holt.abbieg@gmail.com, or bring her with you to the event. We will grow with your help! Abbie Holt

Recruitment Chair

"It was very encouraging to hear about the tremendous impact JLC has made on Chattanooga's community and it’s exciting to be involved with it. I am really looking forward to learning more about the League’s initiative, Seeds of Change".

- Provisional Caroline Hensley

"The Provisional enthusiasm is truly exciting. This is a really talented group of women, and I know they will make their mark not only on the League, but in the Chattanooga community as well.”

- Provisional Development Committee Chair Laurel Powell

Provisionals compete in the famous JLC Amazing Race, running around Chattanooga to find clues and while becoming educated about JLC's community involvements. Pictured left to right are Provisionals Crystal Rivers, Sarah Johnson and Megan Bell outside one of our corporate sponsors Preferred Cleaners.

The Provisionals participated in team building exercises -

led by Active, Emily Walker.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING & JUST FOR FUN EVENT

Remember: Education & Training & Just for fun events are open to all JLC members.

Join us for a new five-part leadership development series based on Kouzes & Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership! With the experience and insight of local Chattanooga leaders, we will delve deep into the practices of Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. Each session costs $15, which includes food and drink, and will earn you 4 credits apiece. Although we recommend the full experience, it is not required that you attend all 5 sessions. Model the Way

The first seminar highlighted Model the Way, a concept that stresses leading by example. Joli Anderson, Community Service Director at Baylor School, was our guest speaker. Joli’s Baylor School bio states that she “sees community service as a way to break down racial, religious, cultural, and socio-economic barriers. Baylor students soon learn that by bettering others' lives, their own lives are bettered as well.” This session was September 26. Inspire a Shared Vision

The second seminar, Inspire a Shared Vision, states that exemplary leaders boldly and creatively communicate their dreams for an organization, thus forging a unified purpose with their team. JLC’s own fearless leader, President Tahnika Rodriguez, will be our guest speaker. This session will be held at the Chattanooga Food Bank Pavilion, a partner site of JLC’s Community Impact initiative Seeds of Change, on Thursday, October 17, 6 - 8 p.m. Challenge the Process

The third seminar highlights Challenge the Process, which states that exemplary leaders look outward for innovative ways to improve, experiment and take risks, and constantly attempt to generate small wins. Corinne Hill, Executive Director of the Chattanooga Library, will be our guest speaker. Corinne’s bio: “I want to see the Chattanooga Public Library completely re-define what a public library can do for its community. I want the public library to be the cultural hub of the city, but I also want it to be a place where the community can build content, not just consume content.” This session will be held at the downtown Chattanooga Library, 4th Floor, on Thursday, November 21, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Enable Others to Act and Encourage the Heart

The fourth and fifth seminars, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart, are still “under construction.” Enable Others to Act is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, and supports the theme that leadership is a team effort. When leaders involve others in decision making and goal setting, and build teams with spirit, cohesion, and a trued sense of community, they make it possible for teamwork, trust, and empowerment to flourish. Encourage the Heart outlines the importance of inspiring others with courage and hope, especially since getting extraordinary things done in organizations is sometimes frustrating and emotionally exhausting. This final session is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 6 - 8 p.m.

Laura Bass Education & Training Chair

October 6 Just for Fun Brush, Paint & Sip

Come join us for a fun night of art and wine at DeBarge Winery, located at 1617 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga,

37408, October 6 at 5:30 p.m.

For $35 you will be welcomed with a

complimentary wine tasting after which

you can pick your favorite wine to take

back your class! Brush Paint and Sip

Studio will provide you with a canvas,

brushes, paint and painting supplies

while giving you an amazing lesson

painting the ‘Happy Hill’ below! Sign up

on the JLC website to reserve your

space! Guests are welcome, but be

sure to RSVP for them. Max. 30 total.

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Caroline Walker Corporate Relations Chair

WHAT TIME IS IT? ANNUAL GIVING

TIME!

Good News About

Annual Giving:

• It allows all committees to run more efficiently

• It lets JLC give back to the community

Did you know: 60% of our membership dues covers expenses

and the rest that we have to make up for in

the Annual Fund.

Helping JLC helps our community.

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Ladies Holiday Market November 2, 2013 from 1 - 4

Red Bank Community Center Located on Tom Weathers Dr. behind Erlanger North off

Morrison Springs Road, Red Bank 37415

Jewelry Pampered Chef Tastefully Simple Children's Monogrammed Items Mary Kay

Beautiful Bows Simply Me Naturally Wreaths Scentsy and so much more!

Performance by Barefoot Nellie & Co.

Sweet Treats by Tammy Evans

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A

VERY MERRY

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR NOVEMBER 14 - 17

November is almost here! Come one, come all and enjoy the Junior League of Chattanooga's first A Very Merry Holiday Home Tour featuring some of Chattanooga's finest homes decked out for the 2013 holidays.

Member tickets are now available for four festive days kicking off the Holiday Season. The Tour will begin Thursday

night with a Champagne Tour of the Pinnacle Home. Friday night features a Holiday Cocktail Party at the newly

renovated Black Creek Clubhouse, where guests can dance the night away. Saturday brings the full Holiday Tour

of Homes, and Sunday with Santa, will bring holiday cheer to the whole family.

Heather Sveadas Tour Co-Chair 423.762.5407

sveadas1@yahoo.com

Ashley Sorrow Tour Co-Chair 423.505.3948

adsorrow@yahoo.com

BLACK CREEK

EVENTS and TICKETS

HOME TOUR SPONSORS

JLC Members, Guests and Sponsors $30 Multi-Day Ticket (Access to Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday events) $20 One Day Pass $30 Holiday Cocktail Party Ticket $75 Tour package tickets include your choice either: two Cocktail Party tickets + one Tour Multi-Day ticket; OR

one Cocktail Party ticket + two Tour Multi-Day tickets. (Multi-Day tickets will access Thursday, Saturday, and

Sunday events)

November 14, Champagne Event at the Pinnacle Home, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

November 15, Holiday Cocktail Party, Black Creek Clubhouse, 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.

November 16, Holiday Tour of Homes, All Tour Homes, 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m.

November 17, Sunday with Santa at the Pinnacle Home, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Public Holiday Tour of Events November 15, $30 Holiday Cocktail Party, Black Creek Clubhouse, 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.

November 16, $20 Holiday Tour of Homes, Tour of homes, 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are available on the JLC website e-store at www.jlchatt.org or call the JLC at 423.267.5053.

If your business is interested in sponsorship

opportunities, or advertising in the Tour

Guidebook, which will be distributed at the Tour and to all Chatter subscribers

with the November Magazine, contact

Heather Sveadas or Ashley Sorrow.

What A Junior League of Chattanooga Chili & Stew Cook-Off

and a Remarkable Rummage Sale

When: March 2014

Where: TBD

Savor Cook-Off & Clean Sweep

Preview Party Ticket $15

Clean Sweep Ticket (Saturday only) $5

SAVE YOUR HARD GOODS TO DONATE TO CLEAN SWEEP

Proceeds to benefit the programs and mission of the Junior League of Chattanooga.

Hannah Baker Clean Sweep Chair

hannahebaker@yahoo.com

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All donations are tax-deductible. Remember to make a list your items prior to donating them to Clean Sweep. A receipt will be

provided to you for your tax records.

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SEPTEMBER 7 GMM MINUTES

1917 Society was established to honor JLC’S founders and their dedication by securing the future of the

League through contributions of $500 or more each year.

1917 Society members receive a number of benefits and special recognition opportunities including name

recognition in Jottings Magazine and the League Chatt monthly newsletter, one member ticket to A Very

Merry Holiday Home Tour event, one member ticket to both Clean Sweep-Savor Preview party and the Clean

Sweep Saturday event held March 2014, and one ticket to the Sustainer Holiday Luncheon December 6.

Please contact Corporate Relations Chair Caroline Walker at caroline.cmcguire@gmail.com if you would like

to become a member of the 1917 Society.

Membership in the 1917 Society is not restricted to League members.

BECOME A 1917 SOCIETY MEMBER

Caroline Walker Corporate Relations Chair

The first 2013-2014 General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the Junior League of Chattanooga (JLC), League Year was called to order on September 9, 2013 at 7:06 p.m. by Tahnika Rodriguez.

President Rodriguez welcomed members and presented her vision of the year, reiterated the League’s purpose and reviewed placement opportunities. Treasurer Laura Knight reviewed current financial status. Membership Development Council VP Natalie Hostetler gave out the Member of the Month award to Laura Bass and Michelle Sioredas for their efforts with Education and Training. Personal Financial Contributions (PFC) process was reviewed by Assistant Treasurer Kelsey Jenkins. Council breakout sessions began at 7:30 pm to review the following League information

17 credit opportunities for September; 24 are required for the League year Mini-Grants timeline Food Bank donations Holiday Tour requirements, PFC dollars, and opportunities to support the event

The meeting was called back to order by President Rodriquez at 7:55 p.m. for final thoughts. Seeing no further new business, President Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

s/ Autumn Fitch

Secretary JLC

1917 Members for 2013-2014

Sustainers: Donna Brody and Andee Guthrie

Actives: Meredith Rivers, Tahnika Rodriguez, and Missy Elliott

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

6 Laura McDade

7 Amy Morris

11 Hannah E. Baker, Kacy Lemm, Cory Phillips

12 Betsy Bedwell

18 Lesley Moore, Heather Sveadas

21 Lucy Gates

23 Katie Goudelocke

27 Lindsay Hurtt

BOWS

Active Lynn and Ben Brown welcomed Benjamin “Thompson” Brown September 10. He weighed 8lbs and 10oz.

Active Lesley and Bradley Moore welcomed Edward Fisher Moore September 18. He weighed 7lbs and 15oz. We are so in love with him!

BELLS

Congratulations to Active Anne Porcher Flynn who married Haynes Burnett May 25.

OCTOBER CALENDAR

2 7 p.m. Recruitment Committee

3 5:30 p.m. Holiday Home Tour Committee

6 Just for Fun: Brush, Paint & Sip 5:30 -7:30p.m. Pg. 6.

7 General Membership Meeting 6 p.m. Social and Marketplace 7 p.m. Meeting / Lindsay Street Hall. (Bring three 1lb bags dry beans for 1 credit)

8 5:45 p.m. Cookbook Committee 6 p.m. Food Bank Committee

10 6 p.m. Sustainer Committee

League Chatt deadline to VPs

15 5:30 p.m. Community Impact Council

6 p.m. Fall Provisional Meeting

16 6 p.m. Communications Council

17 6 p.m. Leadership Series: Inspire a Shared Vision

21 6 p.m. Fund Development Council

Placement Committee

22 6 p.m. Spring Provisional Class

24 5 p.m. Recruitment Committee

6:30 p.m. Recruitment Open House Pg. 5

27 5 p.m. Membership Council

28 Mini-Grants Deadline

5:30 p.m. Management Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Board

NOVEMBER CALENDAR

4 General Membership Meeting 6 p.m. Social and Marketplace 7 p.m. Meeting / Lindsay Street Hall. (Bring three 1lb bags rice for 1 credit)

9 6-10 a.m. Belk Charity Sale $5 ticket at the JLC office. Pg.7

IN SYMPATHY

To the family of Sustainer and JLC Garden Club member, Flora Walldorf for their loss.

TRIBUTES

Thank you to the JLC Garden Club for their gift in memory of Sustainer Flora Walldorf.

Sustainers: Donna Brody and Andee Guthrie

Actives: Meredith Rivers, Tahnika Rodriguez, and Missy Elliott

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