summer 2010

JUNIOR LEAGUE OFSPARTANBURG

Cathy Ellett PresidentDonna Cowan President ElectStephanie Monroe VP Finance/TreasurerLaura Keller VP MembershipAmanda Mathis VP CommunicationsBecky Finch VP Community Dede Meade Treasurer ElectMaisie Rash Recording SecretaryShirley Wicker Sustainer Relations

Amanda Mathis VP Communications Miriam Pitts Marketing/PR Chair Caroline Nyvall Venture EditorAlecia Long Venture Assistant EditorKim Land SPAC/Public Affairs ChairMelissa Coy Technology FacilitatorMaisie Rash Recording SecretaryElizabeth Rabb Yearbook

Melissa Washburn Community Impact Steering CommitteeSarah McCulloh Community Impact Steering CommitteeJanell Martin Community Impact Steering CommitteeJessica Carlson Community Impact Steering CommitteeNicole Wagner Community Impact Steering CommitteeJane Marie Edwards Kids in the Kitchen ChairSarah Beth Gadus Mini-Grants for Teachers ChairJada Wood McAbee Project Development ChairSuzy Cole Project Development Vice Chair

Stephanie Monroe VP Finance/TreasurerDede Meade Treasurer ElectJaime Nash Santa’s Shoppe ChairSuzy Cole Project Development Vice ChairJennifer Russell Cookbook ChairCathy Voelker Revenue Enhancement Jennifer Snow Venture Business Manager

Laura Keller VP MembershipMeredith Gergley Provisional ChairChrissy Proctor Meetings and Programs ChairMichelle Owens Corresponding SecretaryLisa Muehlenbein Nominating Chair Stacey Mason Placement ChairApril Lewis Placement Vice Chair Shirley Wicker Sustainer DirectorJennifer Lever Sustainer Relations Chair

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Donna White President Cathy Ellett President-ElectAmanda Mathis Communications Vice PresidentMary Margaret Crocker Community Vice PresidentDonna Cowan Membership Vice PresidentShirley Wicker Sustainer Advisor to Board of DirectorsLaura Keller Treasurer/Finance Vice PresidentSummer Deaton Treasurer-Elect

Amanda Mathis Communications Vice PresidentAndrea Saunders Marketing/Public Relations ChairKimberly Land SPAC/Public Affairs ChairJudy Bynum Sustainer AdvisorJessica Bunn Technology FacilitatorApril Lewis Venture EditorCaroline Nyvall Venture Assistant Editor/Business Manager

Mary Margaret Crocker Community Council Vice PresidentRebecca Finch Anchor House: Children Shelter ChairMelissa Washburn COLORS ChairAshley Reynolds Done in a Day Chair Suzanne Cole Family Connections: Family Activity Night ChairJanell Martin Family Connections: Lunch & Learn ChairKelli White Girl’s Home ChairJennifer Snow Mini-Grants for Teachers ChairJane Easler Project Development ChairJudith Henderson Sustainer Relations

Laura Keller Finance Vice-PresidentSummer Deaton Treasurer ElectDede Meade Fund Development ChairLisa Muehlenbein Revenue Enhancement ChairMaisie Rash Santa’s Shoppe ChairStephanie Monroe Santa’s Shoppe Treasurer/Finance Chair Carolyn Harbison Sustainer AdvisorCaroline Nyvall Venture Assistant Editor/Business Manager

Donna Cowan Membership Vice PresidentMolly Moyer Admission/Provisional ChairKristie Oliver Corresponding SecretaryLori Spradlin Meetings and Program ChairLisa Hayes Nominating ChairMichelle Owens Placement ChairCatherine Pogue Sustainer Relations Chair

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birthdays...........................................................................2

President’sPerspective.................................................4

communicationscouncil.............................................5

membershipcouncil.....................................................6

membershipProposal.............................................9

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sustainerupdate.................................................... 12

communitycouncil..................................................... 14

Financecouncil............................................................. 16

newsandupdates....................................................... 17

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Mission StatementThe Junior League of Spartanburg is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

June 01 barbaracobb02 debraatkins catherineFaris03 sarahallen nicolebrown cynthiagibbon elizabethlazar elizabethmcabee marystokes05 carolynmoore06 Judybradshaw07 nancycarlisle laurengramling08 Kellybarrett elizabethrabb09 hollybomar lisacrenshaw cathyscott11 susiedekle catherinwestbrook12 harrietwilkes13 chrissyProctor marlasteinberg cindywilliams14 annacollins susanJobe15 Francesgrady carolineworthy16 lisagreer17 Kimberlybaehr lisaVaughn18 Juliemcclendon lindamullen19 Kelligosnell carolynharbison20 leighrobertson21 roxanneschledwitz22 dorothygrier tonyamitchell Paigeoberg Janiesmith lynnbailey23 margaretdelaney mollymoyer clairesasser24 lisabishop suzanmabry Karensmith Judytroup25 anneanderson amandacox catherinesmith Vivianturner27 salliecoleman melyssaFoust28 donnacowan annettenelson Krystalwright29 Karenconlan30 lisaharris laurenmcwilliam

July01 Kaybuzby dorihelms JenniferPitts Janisturrentine02 Jennifergarick03 deborahedwards edithmoran marthaVermont04 cynthiahray05 blairecampbell bettyreagan06 tiffanyanderson heatherJohnson septimasmith07 Jeanbolton marshaross10 nancygiles belindagillespie cynthiahaggerty mollyPeake maisierash11 sarabrown carolyncrenshaw rebeccasteadman ashleywilkins13 deanawilliams14 nancybrowne15 elisabethsmith16 Judybynum dorothylyles17 laurensashburn susanbowie Franceslittle sharonmcabee rosemaryroberts mollysherard PhyllisValainis19 elenarush20 ruthgraychapman VictoriaForrester susanPope21 angelahalstead rhettalowndes22 gwinallen traciegoldman Janellmartin erikashoolbred marytemples23 Phyllisdelapp catherineellett nancygage teresahayes leighannelangley lindsaymcabee dawnmorrow24 nanFoster25 lorispradlin26 amandaJennings susanJohnson27 mindyconnolly elizabethwolfe28 maryanncleland lauridarwin KathrynFoster ashleyPhillips donnawilliams29 cristaagnew susanconner30 marthadavenport loristakhakis31 carolegriffin alicemadsen

August 01 sarahbuck andreacavendish emilycollins lallaFleming brendagipson lauragordon elizabethhenry carolynJolly02 Joydunfee Paigehannah ashleyhintze susanowens03 lyndadavis sallylloyd04 annagroke annettePorter cartersmith05 samanthaadair marcibowen lauramontgomery06 susanengland nancyh.irwin lynnPage07 rebeccaFinch elizabethgilliam annaPage meganrudolph08 Virginiamoses maxinenash09 bettyallen Kathleenbabb genna-JoParker shannonroberts carolinesaleeby Patriciastephens10 elizahyde11 nancycote amygoulding Kellyharvey12 Kaygreen14 annaharaden Kyleeheap Kayreid15 Karenedwards KimberlyJolley cilewildrick16 dodiecubitt melissaFrance bettyJohnson rebekahslayton17 Flordiewillard18 hollywatters JamiFowler19 nansmith20 stephaniehaltiwanger meredithwalsh21 lindawest22 lorraineboyd susanFloyd meghaynes toywong23 ruthevans savannahJoyce lauraKeller betsymcallister24 Palmerball25 ericahurteau26 Jenniferbradey rhondayoung27 laurabauknight carolynlaw margaretmarshall28 sandihorowitz aprilmcneill charlottemengel29 heathercieluch Jeanettewilliams30 nenehubbard melissasanders laurastille sherryyeisley

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president’s perspectiveCathy Ellett |President 2010-2011

A tribute to our 2009-2010 President Donna White

almost twenty years ago as a student at converse college i met donnawhite–someonewithacontagioussmileandlaughterthancanbrightenanyroom.ihavebeenluckyenoughtocalldonnamyfriendsincethen,butineverimaginedthatwewouldhaveembarkedonthisfantastic“onceinalifetime”journeytogether.

iknewfromthefirstphonecalldonnaandihadafterbeingaskedtobecomeyourPresident-elect,thatweweregoingtohaveagreatyear!Phonecalls,meetings,travelsandlunchdatesconsistedofsomanyplansforthisJuniorleagueyear.onethingthatwewerefacedwithwaschange…..notbecausewe wanted to change things that had been done before us, but changebecause our membership has changed and we knew that we needed tochangewiththemfortheJuniorleagueofspartanburg’sfuturetobeasrichasourpast.

so,theyearbeganwithchange…thechangetoholdmeetingsatlocationsforlittletonocost.todate,only$651.00hasbeenspentonsiterentalforgeneralmembershipmeetings–thatis$2,349.00underbudget.thataloneisamazing!shealsostarteda“momentformission”ateachgmm.thisyearwehelpedandlearnedmoreaboutsPhin,broughtschoolsuppliesforthecharterschool,collectedmoneyforricebowlsandcombatedchildhoodobesitywithKidsintheKitchen.weadoptedcommunityimpactthisyeartoprovidemoreflexibilitytoourleaguemembersaswellasimpactingourcommunityonalargerlevelbyhelpingmoreorganizationsthanever.

donna,youhaveplantedseedstoatreewhoseshadeyoumayneverenjoy,andforthatithankyou.mostofall,thankyouforyourfriendshipoverthepasttwentyyears,foryourtrainingandsupporttodayandformany,manymoreyearsoffriendshipinthefuture.

here’stoyou–muchlove!

cathy

communications councilAmanda Mathis |Communications Vice President 2010-2011

summerishere!howgreatitistoseeeverythinginbloombutitalsosignifiestheendofourcurrentJlsyear.ithasbeenanhonortoservetheJlscommunitythesepastmonthsand iam invigoratedat the insightandknowledge ihavegainedoverthistime.

i’m excited to serve as the VP of communications for a second term andlook forward to working with our new communications team: miriam Pitts(marketing/Prchair),carolinenyvall(Ventureeditor),alicialong(assistantVentureeditor),melissacoy(technology),maisierash(recordingsecretary),Kimland(sPac)andelizabethrabb(yearbook)aswehaveseveralnewandexcitingthingsplannedfor2010-2011.

i would like to thank my past committee: andrea saunders (marketing/Pr chair), april lewis (Venture editor), caroline nyvall (assistant Ventureeditor),Kimland(sPac)andJessicabunn(technology).aspecialthankstoerikashoolbredwhoservedastheJuniorleague’swebmistress,Katerickellwhosentallofourgreate-blastsandJudybynumwhoservedasmysustaineradvisor. thispastyearhastaughtmeagreatdealabouttheleaguebutalsoit taught me that there is constant support of our league members who arealwayswillingtolendahand.

aboveall,iwouldliketothankyou–theleaguemembers-foryourhelptothecommunicationcouncil.thebestformofadvertisementiswordofmouthandeverytimethatyouspeakpositivelyoftheleague,youhelpourgroupachieveitsmission through positive reinforcement!thankyou forall thatyoudo fortheJuniorleagueofspartanburgandilookforwardtoseeingeveryoneatourupcominggmminseptember.

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A Women’s Boutique in downtown Spartanburg

inJanuary,themembershipcouncilaskedallactiveandProvisionalmemberstocompleteamidyearevaluation.thankyoutothoseofyouwhoparticipatedinthesurvey,wehad58membersrespondtothissurvey.belowaretheresults:

Question 1:therehavebeensomechangesmadetoVenturethisyear.Pleaseevaluatethefollowingchanges:Ventureisnowpublishedquarterlyinsteadofmonthly.Positive change – 86% • Negative change – 5% • Neutral to change – 9%

VentureisnowalargersizedformatPositive change – 85% • Negative change – 3% • Neutral to change – 12%

VentureisnoworganizedbycouncilPositive change – 84% • Negative change – 0% • Neutral to change – 16%

Q 2: ourfirstthreegmm’shavebeenconductedindifferentlocations. Pleaseevaluatethemeetinglocations: Location Good Poor Neutral Hub-Bub 81% 2% 17% Spartanburg Charter School 55% 12% 33% Headquarters Library 76% 7% 17%

Q 3: doyoupreferourgmm’stobeinoneplaceallyearlong,ordoyoulikechanginglocations? One Place – 43% • Different Locations – 57%

Q 4: duringourgmm’sandinVenture,wehavehada“momentformission.”hasthisbeenofinteresttoyou? Yes – 71% • No – 29%

Q 5: inanefforttobefinanciallyresponsible,duringthesocialpartofourgmm’swehaveprovidedsoftdrinks insteadofbeerandwine.havethesebeverageoptionsbeenacceptable?Yes – 91% • No –9%

Q 6: atourJanuarygmm,weofferedaprepaidboxmealfromJason’sdeli.wouldthesetypesofprepaid mealsbesomethingyouwouldliketoseeavailableatourgmm’s?Yes – 66% • No – 34%

Q 7: inthepastduringourgmm’s,theboardofdirectorshasbeenseatedataheadtableinthefrontofthe room.thisyear,theheadtablehasbeenremovedandthosememberswhoholdapositiononthebod havebeensittingaspartofthegeneralmembershipofwhichtheybelong.howdoyouviewthischange? Positive change – 79% • Negative Change – 21%

Q 8: inourFallVenture,therewasaPledgedriveenvelopeandanarticlefromlauraKelleranddedemeade discussingthischangetoourfundraisinginitiativesfor2009-2010.thisPledgedriveisnotjustforour membersbutalsoforthosecompaniesinourcommunitywhochoosetosupporttheJls.doyoufeelthis isaworthwhilecampaign?Yes – 85% • No – 15%

Q 9: duringnovemberanddecember,thePlacementcommitteeorganizedsocialeventssoourmembers wouldhavetheopportunitytointeractwitheachotherandbuildpersonalrelationships.didyouattend oneofthesemeetings?Yes and would like to again – 19% • Yes but would rather not do again – 7% No but would like to attend in the future – 64% • No and would rather not attend in the future – 10%

Q 10:generalcommentsThank you for all of the comments and suggestions. There were too many to include in this article.

ifyouwouldliketoseeacompletecopyoftheseresultsthatincludesallthecommentsandsuggestions,pleaseletmeknow.

the leadership team is utilizing this information as we plan for next year. as always, your feedback andsuggestionsarealwayswelcome.

thanksforyoursupportwiththisproject.

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JLS MEMBERSHIP PHOTO DIRECTORY ~ ACTIVES

Crista Agnew Cherie Anderson-Hucks Lee Bernard Brandy Birch

Lisa Bishop Shannon Bishop Beth Blackwood-Druley

Sherrill Bland Brenda Brooks Amy Byers Kelli Caldwell

Sally Carroll Kathie Caston Andrea Cavendish Ashley Clary

Anne Blackwood

Anna Collins Lynn Costello Donna CowanBlair Cornett

membership councilMEMBERSHiP SuRVEyDonna Cowan | Membership Vice President 2009-2010/President Elect 2010-2011

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Women Giving is…Informed! Join us in addressing issues of concern in Spartanburg County -- in the two years since our charter, Women Giving has awarded over $400,000 to fourteen programs to alleviate hunger and to improve education, health, and human services in Spartanburg County.

Women Giving is…Involved! For $275 per quarter ($1,100 per year), you can collectively make a $250,000 impact on the betterment of Spartanburg County in 2010!

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Women Giving is…Informed! Join us in learning about and addressing issues of concern in Spartanburg County. In three years, Women Giving has awarded over $700,000 to area non-profits to alleviate hunger and to improve education, health, and human services in Spartanburg County.

Women Giving is…Involved! Women Giving is a perfect platform for community involvement. Take an active role in one of our committees – or simply enjoy the benefits that a circle of friendship affords.

Women Giving is…Inclusive! All are welcome! As our circle grows, so grows our power to make a difference. For $275 per quarter ($1,100 per year), you can leverage your dollars to make a significant impact on the betterment of Spartanburg County!

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MEMBERSHiP PROPOSALMeredith Gergley | Provisional Chair 2010-2011

Do you know someone who is interested in voluntarism, leadership training, making new friends & having fun? Does she have the time and the willingness to serve? Yes! It is that time again - Admissions Season for the Junior Leaague of Spartanburg! ProPosers: • allactiveorsustainingresidentmembersareeligibletoproposeupto four(4)prospectivemembersduringanadmissionsseason.• theProposershallattendtheProspectivememberinformationmeeting withherprospectivemember(s):• informationmeeting–monday,august9th,6:30pm

ProsPective MeMbers: • mustresideorworkinspartanburgcountyforsixmonthspriortoher proposal.(theexceptionshallbearesidentofneighboringcountieswithout aleagueoranon-residentprospectivemember.)• musthavereachedher21stbirthdaybydecember31oftheproposalyearor beasenioratafouryearcollege.exPectAtions of ProsPective MeMbers • completetheProvisionalcoursewithamaximumoftwounexcused absencesfromseptembertomay.• attendallgeneralmembershipmeetingswithamaximumoftwo unexcusedabsencesfromseptembertomay.• Provisionalfeeandduesof$150paidbyaugust2010.• sell/purchasefour(4)cookbooks.• ParticipateintheProvisionalProjects.• Participateinsanta’sshoppe.next stePs for the ProPoser• completeaproposalformforeachprospectivememberandmailordeliver totheleagueoffice.• ProposerandprospectivememberattendtheProspectivemember workshop:informationmeeting–monday,august9th,6:30pm

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Pleasecontactthe

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meredithgergley,

mbgergley@charter.net

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withanyquestions.

thankyou!

2010-2011

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPARTANBURG, INC. PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL FORM

The Junior League of Spartanburg is dependent upon the proposal of new members whose qualifications will ensure the future success of the League and the realization of the Junior League purpose. The Junior League of Spartanburg, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, or national origin. The Junior League of Spartanburg, as a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc (AJLI), is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its’ purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Provisional Class for the Junior League of Spartanburg will run from September to May, and the next Provisional Class will begin in September 2010. Name of Candidate ______________________________________________________________________ First Middle Maiden Last Present Address: _______________________________________________________ Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________________________ Age as of May 1, 2010 _____________ Date of Birth: _________________________ Length of residence in Spartanburg as of May 1, 2010 _______________________ Proposer: ____________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Please return completed from to Junior League of Spartanburg

615 East Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302

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SuStAiNER uPDAtE

itishardtobelievethatoursustaineryearfor2009-2010hascometoanend.thesustainercommitteeisproudtosaythatthisyearhasbeenanexceptionalyearfilledwithfunandinformativeeventsinourspartanburgcommunity.asarecapofouryear,hereiswhatthesustainersoftheJuniorleagueofspartanburgenjoyedduring2009-2010…

• A Historic Gathering at the Duncan Estate

• Past Presidents’ Party at the home of Judy Bynum

• A Holiday Gathering at Theodore Morris Home Accents and Gifts

• Santa Shoppe

• Come Deck the Halls, Sustainer Christmas Party at the home of Jenny Wakefield

• Pizza on the Patio at Gerhard’s Café

• The annual Sustainer Awards Luncheon at the Piedmont Club

congratulationstoannesanders,lisawilson,andJudybynum,oursustainerawardwinnersfor2009-2010.thesethreeoutstandingwomenwererecognizedattheannualsustainerluncheonatthePiedmontclubonapril8,2010.annesandersreceivedtheawardforherprofessionalaccomplishments.lisawilsonwas recognized for her significant contributions made to the spartanburgcommunitythroughvolunteerefforts.Finally,JudybynumwasrecognizedforhercontributionsmadetotheJuniorleague.aspecialthankyougoestothese3ladiesforallthattheydoforourleagueandcommunity.

thisyear7outstandingwomenintheleaguewillbesustaining.thesewomeninclude: susie dekle, lisa hayes, bryan youngblood, , Jane easler, wendyFleming-bailey, and andrea wilcox. combined they have over 56 years ofservice and countless volunteer hours. we would like to thank you for youryears of service and dedication to the Junior league of spartanburg and thesustainercommitteewelcomesyou!

withtheclosingofoneyear,bringstheopeningofanother.tomycommitteeandsustainerfriendsthankyouforasuccessfulyearonceagain!

Catherine Woodrum Pogue | Sustainer Relations Chair 2009-2010

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For a few years now, Junior league of spartanburg has been providing thesenior residents at the anchor house with a new prom dress. over theyears, ihavebecomemoreawareofthegrowingcostofpromdresses.thisyear,withourdecreasedJuniorleaguebudget,iwasn’tsurehowtheanchorhouse committee’s budget would be affected by our purchase of brittney’sdress. while having lunch with a friend & fellow Junior league member,leslieblackwell(ooops!iforgot,shewasjustmarriedonmay1st-congrats,leslie!)cagle, idiscussedthisconcernofmine.lesliementionedherfriend,Juliebarnes,whoownsadressshopingreer,Kayemarie’s.iwasimmediatelyrelievedwhenleslietoldmeJuliewasinterestedinhelpinguswiththepurchaseofbrittney’spromdress.itwassonicethatafellowleaguemembertooksomuchinterestinanareainwhichshewasnotalreadyinvolved.withouttheJuniorleagueintroducingmetoleslie,iwouldbeshortofwhathasgrownto

beawonderfulfriendship(andapromdress,too.)withJulie’spatienceregardingmyschedule,wewerefinallyabletosetadateforbrittneytotryondresses.ipickedbrittneyupthatdayandwemadeourwaytoKaymarie’s.brittneywasquicktoremindedmeofthreerules(yes,shegavemerules!):1-shedidn’twantapinkdress.iwasaskednotto“force”herintoapinkdresslikeididlastyearatthecinderellaProject(whichlookedstunningonher,mightiadd.),2-ishouldrememberthatherfavoritecolorisgreenand3-nopinkdress!aftertryingonatleast20dresses,wefinallyhaditnarroweddowntothree;onethatipickedandtwowhichbrittneyliked.itoldher,“idon’thavetowearit.it’syourdressandyoushouldpickwhicheverdressmakesyoufeelprettiest.itshouldbesomethingthatsaysyournamewhenyouseeiton!”icouldtellbrittneywasn’tmostfondofthegorgeouslyflatteringbluedresssoitwaseliminated.on&offwenttheothertwodresses...on&off,on&off,on&off.shemusthavetriedonthosesametwodressestenormoretimeseach.iquicklyrealizedthattheindecisivepersonality of women in dressing rooms begins much earlier thani remembered. each time she put on the warm toned orange dress(nope,notpink,butnotgreeneither)alltheladiesintheshop(salesattendants, brides-to-be, mothers-of-the-brides, other prom-goers,etc.)would“oooo”and“ahhh”,tellingherhowmuchtheyloveditonher. iknowwhatyou’rethinking,“orange?!anorangePromdress?itsuresoundsodd!”exactly!itreallyseemedtofitbrittney’suniquepersonality,plusitmadehercheeksgloweachtimeshepassedbyithangingontherack.eventually,aselectionwasmadeandwedepartedfromKayemarie’swiththeorangedressinhand,athalfthepricemarkedontheticket!-(thankyou,Julie&Kayemarie’s!) - no, ma’am. our story does not end there. do you have any idea what it takes to get a gal ready for theprom?geewiz!wethenheadedtowal-martforsomethingwithwhichwecould“fill”thefabricthatgappedslightlyatthetop,cough!cough!fakeboobies-cough!cough!(wecallthem“chickenbreast”inpublic.yes,theyhaveeVerythingatwal-martthesedays!)thenwewenttooffbroadwayshoewarehouseingreenvilleto

community councilBRittNEy’S DRESSBecky Finch | Community Vice-President 2010-2011

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searchthroughthemostplentifultreasureofshoes.wefinallydepartedwithagorgeousgoldpairofhighheels,withapreciousmatchingpurse,ofcourse!whilewewerecloseby,wedecidedtoswingbyultaforsomehairaccessories. i’msurethefactthatulta isoneofmyfavoritestoreshasnothingtodowiththatdecision.wegrabbedthecutestsetofrhinestonehairpins,leavingherhairdresserwithmanyoptionalwaystousethem.sonowwehadeverythingsheneededtobetheprincessshesodreamedofbecoming.shewasset!

so,whataboutalltheothergalsfromtheanchorhousewhowereattendingProm?well,theygottheirdressesat the cinderella Project. Prina taylor, a member of Junior league of spartanburg, was the director of thecinderellaProjectthisyear.itwasafantasticeventandallthegirlsfoundtheirperfectdress.theyoungergirlswerestillaware,however,of the fact thatbrittney’sdresswas“special”because itwasbrandnewand theyallenviedherforit.that’sexactlyhowitshouldbewhenyou’reasenior,right?alittlebitofrespectfromtheunderclassmen?brittneywaseatingitup.ilovedseeingthetwinkleinhereyeastheyallwatchedherturntoshowoffherdazzlingnewbeadedgown.thiswashertimetoshine.andshedid!

our Prom night plans were being planned out as we, the anchor house committee, realized that they allwantedtheirnailsdone(artificialfingernailsand/ormanicures&pedicures).inanefforttomakesuretheyallfeltglamorous,severalofourcommitteemembers,Kellicaldwell,giniredmancomer,annacollinsandlisaPappas,eachagreedto“sponsor”adifferentgirlforProm.someofusagreedtohelppayfornailsordinneronPromnightandsomeweregenerousenoughtodoboth.westillneededhelpwithonegirls’dinner.amandaingrammathis,whoisnotonouranchorhousecommittee,wasgraciousenoughtoacceptthis invitation.-(thankyou,amanda!)-

PriortoPromnighttheparticipantsandtheirsponsorsscheduledtimetogethertogogettheir“nailsdid”.Kellisaidthatlele(aKaleandra)andJanaelookedsoelegantwiththeirfrenchmanicuresandpedicures.ginisaidthatbrittneychoseapolishthatmatchedherdress.itmadethemfeelsofeminineandprettytohavemanicuresandpedicures.unbelievably,eventhoughshewasdealingwiththedeathofherbeloveddaughter,brooke,lisaPappasmadesurethatJanae,theresidentshewassponsoring,wastakencareofandverifiedsheintendedtokeepherpromisetocoverherexpenses.

beforeweknewit,Promnighthadarrived.ishowedupattheanchorhousejustintimetohelpwithsomefinishingtouches.allofthegirlslookedstunning.summerworeatealdress.Janaehadonagoldgown.leledonnedcoral.andbrittneysuitedherorange.throughthedownpouroutside,Kellicaldwellanditookthegirlstocornbreadtocaviar,inspartanburg,fordinner.wehadtobesocarefulnottolettheirhairanddressesgetwet.iwassurprisedwedidnothaveany“horn-honkers”aroundus.amandaandherhusband,lenny,metusthere.wehadsuchawonderfulmeal.thegirlsdrankfruitymocktailsandorderedanythingandeverythingthattheywanted.weweresharingappetizersandsidessoeveryonewouldhaveanopportunitytotastethescrumptiouscuisine.everythingwasdelicious.ilovedthepersonalitieswegottoseefromthegirlswhentheywereawayfromhome(aKatheshelter).ourtablewasfullofconversationsandlaughterallevening.thegirlssaidtheycouldn’tfinishtheirfoodbecausetheyweresofullintheirtightdresses.theythoughtaseammightbustopen.but,weordereddessertanyway.Kelli&iofferedtotaketheirdoggiebags(boxes)backtotheanchorhouse.weknewthegirlswouldbesohungrywhentheycameinfromalongnightofdancing&socializing.

when we finally got up from our enjoyable meal, again through the rain showers, we rushed to meet theirphotographer,myhusband,JamesFinch,atthemarriott,wheretheywerehavingtheProm.wemadesuretogetwhateverpicturesthegirlswanted.theyalwaysenjoyposingandstruttinginfrontofthecamera.itbringsoutadifferentsideofthegirlsthatwesorarelygettosee.somethingabouttheclickingshutterandstrobeoftheflashmakesthemsoselfconfidentandassured.

afterhavingsuchafabuloustime,itwassohardtopassouthugsandsay,“goodbye!becareful!havealovelytime!”,astheyenteredtheirPromwithsmiles.tearswelledupinKelli’sandmyeyes,asthegirlsturnedtowaveandblowkissesinourdirection.asournightwasending,theirswasjustbeginning.

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incoMeoPeratingincomeadvertising-Venture 6,000.00annualFund 4,000.00Pledgedrive 2,500.00totalannualFundFines 100.00Funddevelopment 300.00interestearned 0.00membershipdues 22,000.00misc.income 100.00nonProfitincome 0.00ProvisionalFees 1,850.00Provisionalmembershipdues 3,700.00reinstate/transferfee 100.00transfersin 62,100.00total oPerAting incoMe $ 102,750.00 trAnsfers countyFoundationtransfers foroperations 0.00smithbarneytransfers 0.00total trAnsfers $-total income $ 102,750.00 exPenses coMMittee exPensesadmissions/Provisionals 1,000.00Funddevelopment-exp. 200.00nominating 10.00Placement 100.00Projectdevelopment 100.00Publicity 1,000.00sPac 25.00sustainers 2,700.00Venture 5,000.00yearbook 1,400.00 total coMMittee exPenses $ 11,535.00

coMMunity ProJectsanchorhouse 0.00yonna’sbooks 0.00totalanchorhouse $-communityimpact(diad) 100.00colors 0.00Familyconnection 0.00Familyconnections-Familynight 0.00Familyconnections-lunch&learn 0.00girls’home 0.00

Projectdevelopment11-12* 0.00Kid’sintheKitchenevent 800.00minigrants 12,500.00 total coMMunity ProJects $ 13,400.00

leADershiP trAiningboard/midyearleadershipretreat 50.00conferences 6,500.00odi 1,000.00incomingboardretreat 100.00leadershipretreat 1,000.00leadershipspartanburg 1,150.00 total leADershiP trAining $ 9,800.00

Meetings & ProgrAMscba 25.00gmmsiterental&setup 2,000.00meetingsandPrograms 1,000.00totalmeetings&Programs $3,025.00oPerAting exPensesaJlidues 12,000.00aJliduesProvisionals 1,100.00awards 200.00bankcharges 570.00bulkmail 2,500.00computersoftware 3,275.00emergencybuildingFund 2,000.00insurance 2,500.00legal&ProfessionalFees 11,000.00Payrolltaxes 1,300.00Postage 450.00President’sFund 50.00refunds-Prov/trans 150.00repair&maintenance 2,000.00salaries 16,000.00spartanburgchamberdues 375.00spartanburgdowntownassoc. 120.00supplies 1,500.00taxes&licenses 50.00technology 1,000.00utilities 7,500.00 total oPerAting exPenses $65,640.00totAl exPenses $ 103,400.00 net income $ (650.00)

JuniorleagueoFsPartanburgbudgetProPosalJune2010-may2011

2010-2011 buDget

finance council

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news and updates

Future Belles and Future Beaus

congratulationstoelizabethrabbandherhusbandmarconthebirthoftheirdaughterellamccallrabbonJune6,2010at6poundsand2ounces.

congratulationstosamanthaadairandherhusbandwillonthebirthoftheirdaughterannecarolineadaironJune22,2010at6lbsand8oz.

Sympathy

Our Condolences go to:

lisaPappas(active)inthedeathofherdaughter,brooke

calliehammett(active)onthedeathofhergrandmother.

Marriages

congratulationstoleslieblackwellcagleanherhusbandcarrollcagleontheirweddingmay1,2010.

congratulationstogenna-JograndParkerandherhusbandrobbieParkerontheirrecentmarriageonJune12,2010.

Pleasebesuretoupdateyourinformationincloserware.thisallowsustohavethemostuptodateinformationforeachmember.

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Provisional Project - Relay 2010 group

Leadership retreat -Amanda Mathis and Elizabeth Rabb

Leadership Retreat at RJ Rockers

Prospective Members get involved during meeting.

Becky Finch at Leadership Retreat.

Board of Directors at 2010 Leadership Retreat.

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From the Vega String Quartet, the Washington National Cathedral Singers and batik painter Leo Twiggs to poet Peter Meinke and Steven Malatratt’s spine-chilling play, The Woman in Black, the 2009-2010 Fine Arts Series offers audiences the opportunity to see and hear compelling performances by Converse faculty, students and visiting artists. Hundreds of events are open to the public – most with free admission.

Visit converse.edu/calendar for a complete listing.

A vibrant world of the performing and visual arts at Converse College2009-2010 Fine Arts Series

Petrie School of MusicTheatre/Converse

Visiting Writers SeriesConverse Opera/Theatre

Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series

Converse Dance Ensemble Lawson Academy of the Arts

Milliken GalleryExhibitions

www.converse.edu/calendar • 864-596-9706

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