thewindtunnelSPRING EVENTS PROMOTE HEALTHY

LIFESTYLES, LITERACYA series of spring events, hosted by the Junior League of Dayton, will highlight the organization’s healthy life-styles community mission.

On April 15, the 2014-15 New Member Class hopes to deliver 950 children’s books — in honor of the League’s 95th anniversary — to Frank Nicholas Elementary School. The group will not only deliver donated books it has collected since January; it will also deliver individual books to each of the school’s 139 students for them to keep, physically label, orga-nize and restock the school’s library space, and serve refreshments to school staff. See Page 3 for details.

“I’m so happy and honored to be part of this book drive,” says New Member Brittany DeWeese. “There are students who are living in poverty, who may not know there is something more out there, who don’t know their true worth — but if we can show them that someone does want them to succeed, then we suc-ceed.”

On April 25, the JLD will host its fifth annual 5K/10K Run for the Health of It walk, run and family event. The race itself serves as a noncompetitive, family-friendly physical fitness opportunity, and the League’s familiar POWER program will be hand to promote child safety and wellness. In addition, a renewed partnership with Girls on the Run of Dayton means representatives from that organization will be on hand to also promote our

mission of empowering women (no matter the age). See Page 3 for details.

On May 2, the JLD will host its second annual Girl Power Workshop, a one-day seminar for girls, ages 11-18, and their parents/mentors. It is free and open to the public for the first 100 registrants. This unique event uses guest speakers and hands-on activities to help build self-esteem, promote positive body image, encourage self-care and establish healthy communica-tion. See Page 4 for details.

“We learned so much at last year’s event,” says Ciara Parks, community vice president. “This workshop helped me remember how strong and determined we often are as women, and helped me think about things I want to teach my own daughter.”

Promoting literacy, encouraging health and wellness, empowering women; this is how we build a better community.

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EXECUTIVE BOARDEmily Bowman, PresidentKelly Geers, President-ElectErin McNicholl, Recording SecretaryJessica Stickel, TreasurerKathy Trick, Treasurer-ElectAudrey Starr, Communications Vice PresidentStephanie Winquist, Communications Vice President-ElectCiara Parks, Community Vice PresidentMissy Pharmer, Community Vice President-ElectCate Berger, Financial Development Vice PresidentMeghan Ewing, Financial Development Vice President-ElectJessica Blakewood, Membership Vice PresidentTerri Long, Membership Vice President-Elect

NEWSLETTER INFORMATIONThe Junior League of Dayton newsletter is produced bi-monthly and sent to all sustaining members (print), new and active members (electronic) and friends (circ. ~350).

MISSION

The Junior League of Dayton Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

VISION

The Junior League of Dayton Inc. strives to strives to be a diverse and dynamic organization of trained volunteers at the forefront of its community in meeting critical needs.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

June/July 2015 - May 1, 2015

Send news and/or questions to news@jldayton.org.

WELCOME MATDid you know that April 12-18 marks National Volunteer Appreciation Week? National Volunteer Appreci-ation Week was created to inspire, recognize and encourage people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities.

When I think about what the JLD has built in our community over the last 95 years, our members have embodied what it means to engage in our community to make a difference.

Much of what has been accomplished by the JLD was inspired by the needs of our community, but the past projects wouldn’t have been possible without the imagination and commitment of our members. A Junior League of Dayton volunteer is one who is engaged, inspired and committed to her community.

Let me be the first to say thank you for your con-tributions to the JLD and the many other organiza-tions that make a difference in the Dayton commu-nity. Thank you for being a volunteer.

The Annual Dinner will be an opportunity to say “thank you” to our members. It will be a true cele-bration of all we have accomplished as a League, with special touches to honor our 95th anniversary. Come and celebrate what it means to be a JLD volunteer!

I hope the beginning of spring has renewed your energy and inspired you to engage in our communi-ty… and the JLD!

Emily Bowman, JLD President 2014-15president@jldayton.org

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CORR/SEC REPORTNEW MEMBERS .................................... 26

Actives .................................................... 61

Actives Nonresident.................................. 2

Actives on Leave ...................................... 2

TOTAL ACTIVES .................................... 65

Sustainers............................................. 159

Honorary Sustainers ............................... 17

Emeritus Sustainers ................................. 1

Honorary Emeritus Sustainers................ 32

Sustainers Nonresident ............................ 9

TOTAL SUSTAINERS ........................... 218

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP ......................... 309

Status ChangesTransfer In None

Transfer OutNone

Is your contact information up to date? Log in at www.jldayton.org to update your name, address, email and/or phone, or submit your changes to Todd Marchand, corresponding secretary, at lthmarchand@gmail.com as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and timely!

SUNSHINE NEWSA very happy birthday to these April/May babies:April 1 Melinda Thesing (S)April 2 Carol Dickerson (S), Karen Evans (S) & Amy Marshall (S)April 3 Audrey Starr (A)April 8 Lea Richards (NM)April 11 Sandra Gunlock (S) & Maureen Moser (S)April 13 Lisa Grabeman (S)April 14 Catherine Sutherland (S)April 15 Sally Fisher (S)April 16 Barbara Sooy (S) & Jessica Stickel (A)April 17 Celia Everett (A) & Joni Sherk (S)April 18 Elizabeth Clymer (S)April 19 Lauren Lepley (NM)April 25 Jennifer Makkas (S) & Linda Snyder (S)April 26 Grace Jones (A)April 27 Allyson Danis (S), Kelly Fedders (S) & Na-talie Graeff (S)April 29 Natalie Lundy (S)May 2 Gay Spiegel (S) & Sylvia White (S)May 3 Jane Rininger (S)May 4 Janice Kinnison (S)May 6 Karen Kugel (S) & Margaret Treese (S)May 7 Kathryn Snow (S)May 11 Susan Gruenberg (S)May 13 Michelle Brad (S)May 15 Jennifer Argue (S)May 16 Paula Powers (S)May 17 Viktorija Cecil (A), Elizabeth Livingston (A) & Sally Thompson (S)May 18 Emily Bowman (A), Diane Ege (S) & Danielle Nash (A)

May 19 Diane Butler-Hughes (S), Lisa Darnell (S) & Amy Ferguson (NM)May 20 Dorothy Cook (S) & Lois Ross (S)May 21 Janet Dues (S)May 23 Teri Engle (S) & Millie Hubler (S)May 25 Carol Pohl (S)May 29 Jennifer Kane (S) & Vicki Thompson (S)May 30 Rita Price (S)May 30 Elizabeth Weinheimer (S) & Stephanie Win-quist (A)

Congratulations to Lisa Henderson (A), who welcomed daughter Penelope Joan in Janu-ary 2015. Penelope joins big brother Oliver at home.

Congratulations to Megan Murphy (NM), who welcomed son Ronan Alexander March 4, 2015.

Congratulations to Bri Trappe (A), who was named Generation Dayton’s Featured Profes-sional of the Month for March 2015.

Congratulations to Stephanie Winquist (A), Sar-ah Worley (A), and Michelle Vollmar (S), who were named to Women in Business Network-ing’s Top 25 Women to Watch 2015.

Send your personal news to sunshine@jldayton.org.

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MEMBERSHIPMeets monthly on the fourth Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Locations vary. Contact membership@jldayton.org.

Places, everyoneThere’s still time to complete your 2015 Placement Questionnaire. Even if you’ve already accepted a nom-inated placement for next League year, your response will help the 2015-16 Nominating Committee with their work. Find the form online at bit.ly/pq_15, and submit by April 15. Want to know which placements are considered open sign-up for 2015-16? Log in to www.jldayton.org and click the Member Area tab to find the list.

Book smartsThe New Member class project continues this month. This year, the group has chosen to support both the JLD’s 95th anniversary year and our upcoming new focus area of literacy by hosting a book drive to benefit Frank Nicholas Elementary School in Moraine, Ohio, a part of West Carrollton City Schools. In honor of the JLD’s milestone year, their goal is to collect 950 new or gently used books to donate to the school, which serves nearly 200 students in first through fifth grades. Dona-tions will be accepted at the JLD Office (see back cover for address and hours) or at the April GMM before a special delivery and restocking event at the school April 15. Want to help? See Page 5 for POWER shift details.

The house is (almost) openSummer recruitment for our 2015-16 New Member Class is quickly approaching. Be thinking of prospective members who would be an asset to the League; in the meantime, encourage friends and family members to learn more about us by visiting jldayton.org and clicking “Join Us.” See Page 6 for open house details.

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FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENTMeets monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Locations vary. Contact development@jldayton.org.

Run -- or walk -- as fast as you canThe fifth annual 5K/10K Run for the Health of It Walk, Run and Family Event is Saturday, April 25, 2015, at RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton. All pro-ceeds support our healthy families community initiative. Early-bird registration ends April 11; register online at bit.ly/5K_reg or download a paper form at www.jldayton.org. Questions? Contact the committee at run@jldayton.org.

Dues are dueDues letters for the 2015-16 League year were sent in February; deadline for payment is April 15. Mail your completed dues statement to the JLD Office at 6382-A Far Hills Ave.; Dayton, OH 45459. Questions? Contact office@jldayton.org.

That’s rewardingIt’s time to renew your Kroger Community Rewards to help the JLD earn additional funds. In 2014, our League gained about $2,000 from this program. Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and use assigned NPT number 82606.

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COMMUNITY

Meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Oakwood Starbucks, 2414 Far Hills Ave. Contact community@jldayton.org.

Girl powerMark your calendars for Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the YWCA Dayton auditorium (141 W. Third St.), when the JLD will host its second annual Girl Power Workshop, a one-day seminar geared toward girls, ages 11-18, and their parents/mentors.

It is free and open to the first 100 participants to reg-ister (visit bit.ly/girlpower15). Lunch provided; gym shoes preferred. Topics will include building posi-tive self-esteem, fitness, nutrition and body image, healthy communication and more.

Have extra magazines, appropriate for girls ages 11-18, lying around? Bring them to the April GMM, and Community Council can use them during one of the interactive Girl Power Workshop sessions.

Kids in the kitchenHalf a dozen Junior League volunteers helped host another successful Kids in the Kitchen during a free museum night at the Boonshoft Museum of Dis-covery March 17. Attendees learned how to “eat a rainbow,” participated in healthy eating and physical fitness activites, and were able to visit the JLD Deli.

Clothes that workSpring cleaning your closet? Don’t throw out old clothes — bring them to this year’s Annual Dinner May 12 at Moraine Country Club. Local nonprofit Clothes That Work will be onhand to collect do-nations of gently-used women’s work attire. The group is in great need of business clothing beyond interview suits for a younger demographic: blouses, tops, sweaters, dress pants, skirts, etc. Questions? Contact community@jldayton.org.

COMMUNICATIONSMeets monthly on the third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Loca-tions vary. Contact communications@jldayton.org.

Helping handsThe JLD is a recipient of some pro bono graphic design work, courtesy of a student, Meka Spencer, at Sinclair Community College who is fulfilling a field experience requirement. Communications Council brainstormed a “wish list” of items and Spencer is currently working on three of them — an updated community impact logo, posters for our fundraising events and cover images for our social media sites — as a capstone course project.

#BeJLDCommunications Council is still collecting 95 reasons to #BeJLD for use in a May social media campaign that will help kick off our membership recruitment season and highlight our 95th anniversary year. Share your reason(s) to love being a JLD member by tagging us on social media (account list on back cover) or emailing communications@jldayton.org.

Handy helperPer a recommendation from the 2014-15 Handbook Ad Hoc Committee — which was charged with making sure our Handbook is as useful as possible for members while being both cost- and time-efficient to produce and distribute — the 2015 JLD Handbook will be distributed at the Annual Dinner in May. Those not in attendance may pick their copy up at the JLD office or contact office@jldayton.org to request a mailed copy. Thank you for helping us keep costs low while sharing valuable League information! Questions? Contact communica-tions@jldayton.org.

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POWER SHIFTSNew Member Book Drive Prep

When: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: The home of Barbie Powell (A)

Who: 15 volunteers needed

New Member Book Drive Dropoff

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | Times Vary

Where: Frank Nicholas Elementary School

Who: 15 volunteers needed each shift

Levin Health Fair

When: Saturday, April 18, 2015 | Times Vary

Where: Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center

Who: 10 volunteers needed each shift

5K/10K Run for the Health of It

When: Saturday, April 25, 2015 | 8:30 a.m.-noon

Where: RiverScape MetroPark

Who: 10 volunteers needed

Bike Rodeo

When: Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Wegerzyn Gardens Metroparks

Who: 10 volunteers needed

Girls on the Run 5K

When: Saturday, May 16, 2015 | 9:30 a.m.- noon

Where: Wegerzyn Gardens Metroparks

Who: 10 volunteers needed

Questions? Email community@jldayton.org.

FINANCIAL SHIFTS5K/10K Run for the Health of It - Goody Bags

When: Friday, April 24, 2015 | 7-9 p.m.

Where: JLD Office

Who: 4 volunteers needed

What: Stuff bags for race day.

5K/10K Run for the Health of It - Race Day

When: Saturday, April 25, 2015 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: RiverScape MetroPark

Who: 18 volunteers needed

What: Course marshals, food & registration, water sta-tion help.

Questions? Email run@jldayton.org.

Sign up for all POWER and financial shifts online at www.jldayton.org. Click Login in the upper right cor-ner, then Member Area, then Volunteer Calendars, where you can search and signup for available shifts.

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SHOWING THE LOVEIn honor of National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, the JLD would like to honor our fantastic volunteer members by sharing your service with others. Want us to send a letter detailing your JLD com-mitment to you, your boss, your family or some-one else? Simply send a note to membership@jldayton.org and indicate your name, the name and title of who you’d like the letter sent to, and their mailing or email address. Thanks for making a difference!

MAKING MEMORIESThe 2015 Annual Dinner is coming up May 12, and in preparation for our 95th anniversary cele-bration during this event, Communications Council is seeking memories from Sustaining members to add to a historical photo presentation.

Please take a few moments to send your recol-lections to communications@jldayton.org or call the JLD office at 937-222-5541. A few question prompts are listed below, but any and all memo-ries, thoughts and comments are welcome.

• What has been your favorite JLD moment or event?

• Do you have a favorite or most memorable JLD year or decade/period?

• What has been your favorite placement?

• What have you been most proud of as a JLD member?

• What is something the general public probably doesn’t know about JLD, but should?

• What is the first thing you tell people about the JLD?

UPCOMING EVENTS

J.Crew ShopportunityThe J.Crew factory store at Cincinnati Premium Outlets (852 Premium Outlets Dr.; Monroe, OH 45050) is again hosting the JLD for a special morning of shopping. The store will open an hour early — at 9 a.m. — on April 18 for JLD members and their family/friends. Shoppers will be given an additional 20% discount off their total sales (in addition to any other markdowns), and personal shoppers will be available. Don’t forget — this store also features men’s and children’s clothing and accessories.

New Member End-of-Year PartyThe JLD New Member Class of 2014-15 will celebrate its year with an end-of-year party at Figlio in the Town and Country Shopping Center in Kettering, April 29, 6 p.m. See email for electronic invitation and RSVP details.

Membership Recruitment 2015-16Three open house dates are set for recruitment of the 2015-16 New Member class. Please share these with any interested prospective members. Questions or sug-gestions of women to add to our invitation list? Contact membership@jldayton.org.

• Monday, June 8 6:30-8:30 p.m. Flyboy’s Deli (2515 Far Hills Ave.)• Wednesday, June 24 7-9 p.m. Lily’s Bistro (329 E. Fifth St.)• Thursday, July 16 6:30-8:30 p.m. Warped Wing Brewing Co. (26 Wyandot St.)

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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS

Thank you to the 38 New Members and Actives who took our 2015 membership survey! That num-ber represents 42 percent of all New Members/Actives, and 46 percent/40 percent of each group respectively. In addition, these numbers represent the highest response rate to a membership survey since we began issuing them online in 2009.

Your responses are much appreciated. Here are some highlights and things we learned:

• Nearly all members reported joining JLD for its community impact/volunteering component; they are less interested in training and profes-sional development opportunities.

• Family demands are a primary reason why members scale back their JLD involvement.

• All members cite the League as bringing value to their lives and say it is time well spent.

• The majority of members say they gained and/or strengthened at least one skill this year.

• Most members feel confident talking about JLD community projects; they would like more train-ing on League processes and placements.

• Members would like to learn more about JLD finances, AJLI and the JLD nominating process.

• Scheduling conflicts and cost are the primary reasons members aren’t able to attend JLD events; uninterested and feeling overloaded on JLD activities were secondary considerations.

• What JLD is doing well: Communications, pas-sion and positive energy, community impact.

• What JLD needs to work on: More social events and activities, new member onboarding, mem-bership engagement.

• The majority of members would prefer GMM’s to take place at the same location or like the current arrangement (same location except for special GMM’s, like Done in a Day).

• Most important factors in choosing a meeting space: Parking, accessibility, restrooms; Least important factors: kitchen space, affiliation, planning supplies.

• Most important factors in choosing an office space: Functionality, cost, accessibility; Least important factors: partnerships, street presence, community location.

• Members are split on best type of office space, with an equal number citing medium, large or shared spaces as their preference.

• Most members log in to the JLD website at

least monthly, and use it primarily to sign up for volunteer and financial shifts. Other features, like submitting anonymous comments or paying dues, are largely unknown or unused.

We also compared ourselves to AJLI demograph-ics:

Age AJLI JLD18 - 34 25% 68%35 - 54 47% 32%55+ 28% 0%

Household Income AJLI JLD$50,000+ 91% 66%$100,000+ 54% 48%$200,000+ 23% 8%Mean HHI $161,800 $78,950

Highly educated AJLI JLD% College Grads 88% 100%% Post Grads 46% 69%

Employment AJLI JLDWork Outside the Home 71% 89%

Marital Status AJLI JLDMarried 79% 71%

Children AJLI JLDUnder 18 at Home 45% 53%

Monthly Travel AJLI JLDBusiness 7 trips 13% Personal 4 trips 11%

Philanthropy AJLI JLDIn other volunteer organizations 80% 39%Donated to a charity in past year 98% 94%

New Members/Actives survey results will also be presented at the April GMM. Sustainer survey results are still being compiled and will be included in the next issue of The Windtunnel. A full report is also available by contacting communications@jldayton.org.

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!The Junior League of Dayton is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of members and supporters to continue its work of training women volunteers and impacting the lives of residents in the Miami Valley. For a full list of event sponsors, please visit www.jldayton.org/fundraisers.

Dungan & LeFevre Dungan & LeFevre is a gold sponsor of this year’s 5K/10K Run for the Health of It. The company, a legal professional association, creatively and economically solves legal problems for clients through a broad range of quality legal services. Find them online at dunganattorney.com.

Pediatric Associates of Dayton Pediatric Associates of Dayton is a gold sponsor of this year’s 5K/10K Run for the Health of It. It is dedicated to providing high quality health care for infants, children and adolescents in the Dayton area. Find them online at pediatricassociatesofdayton.com.

Clark Schaeffer Hackett Clark Schaeffer Hackett is a bronze sponsor of this year’s 5K/10K Run for the Health of It. Founded in 1938, Clark Schaefer Hackett is one of the 60 largest CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., offering services in audit and assurance, risk management, benefit plan consulting, forensic and litigation support, valuation and transaction services. Find them online at cshco.com.

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95 YEARS OF SMILESSafe travels this month to all Leaguers headed to Los Angeles for the 2015 AJLI Annual Con-ference. Junior League leaders will gather April 16-18, 2015, to honor the noteworthy work of Leagues across the Association, share in stim-ulating workshops and plenary sessions, learn from each other through networking, and conduct the business of the Association.

This year marks the Association’s 93rd annual conference; above, Junior League of Dayton representatives enjoy some downtime during an AJLI conference in Coronado Beach, California, May 6-10, circa 1955.

Find more JLD history at www.jldayton.org/histo-ry.

GMM HIGHLIGHTSNot that you need an excuse (see Membership Re-quirements, jldayton.org), but here are five reasons you don’t want to miss the next General Member-ship Meetings:

APRIL 14, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. | Epiphany Church

1. Three different discussions & votes

2. Membership survey results

3. Chance to donate to New Member project

4. Food & friends :)

5. Last (formal) GMM of the year!

May 12, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. | Moraine Country Club

1. Annual dinner festivities

2. 95th anniversary celebration

3. Membership awards & recognition

4. 2015 Handbooks

5. Last (official) GMM of the year!

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Printing DesignBookFactory Emily DowneyDayton, Ohio University of Dayton ‘15

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JLD COMMUNITY IMPACT: 2000-TODAYA Dayton Daily News edi-torial, circa the late 1990s, sums up the most recent decades of JLD change and diversity: “The Junior League of Dayton has a rare sensitivity to unmet civic needs. The presence

here of such purposeful, dedicated group of women will contribute to keep the community alert and receptive to necessary change.”

The focus area into the new millennium — and today — is promoting healthy families in our community. JLD proj-ects have included: First S.T.E.P.S.; Stories Come Alive; Adopt-a-Room; Five Rivers MetroParks’ Riverkeeper Project; St. Joseph’s Treatment Center Parent’s Day, Oak Tree Corner, Holiday Hunt, Kids in the Kitchen, and POWER (Program of Wellness, Education and Resourc-es), a collaboration with Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Working within a strategic focus area, the JLD contin-ues to systematically evaluate the critical needs of its community and determine where they can most make an impact. Together, our Kids in the Kitchen and POW-ER programs have served more than 30,000 children and families in the Miami Valley during the past decade, providing thousands of properly-fitted bicycle helmets, correctly installed car seats, smart nutrition and exercise lessons and safe-baby workshops for teen parents.

Since 1927, JLD fundraising activities have raised more than $1.5 million to fund and participate in 142 programs to help improve our community. Additionally, JLD members serve on many community boards and coalitions. The JLD also provides grants to outstanding nonprofit organizations that are working to improve the quality of life in the Miami Valley. The JLD raises funds to support our community programs and training of our volunteers.

Where will JLD go from here? The sky’s the limit. Thanks for joining us as we looked back on 95 years of service.

TRAINING TIPS

Webinar WednesdaysMark your calendars for these free training opportunities! Can’t make the airtime? Log in afterwards to hear an archived recording. Visit www.ajli.org to register.

April 8 | 1 p.m.Avoid the Leadership Pitfalls of Overthinking Featuring: Shelley RowOver-thinking wastes your time and the time of others. Over-thinking makes the easy hard, the obvious ob-scure, and commonsense not so common. This program assists you to break through the five leadership pitfalls of over-thinking so that you can decide and move on.

April 22 | 1 p.m.Success Under Stress: Powerful Tools for Staying Calm, Confident, and Productive When the Pressure is On!Featuring: Sharon MelnickJoin stress resilience expert and dynamic speaker Mel-nick to start creating your own power toolkit for coping with and feeling more control over everyday challenges. You will walk away with the ability to stay focused and productive – while being a calm and inspiring role model for others in your League.

May 13 | 1 p.m.Crazy Love: In Love and In DangerFeaturing: Jan LangbeinRelationship violence is an equal-opportunity epidemic that impacts all segments of society. Learn the red flags of dangerous relationships, how to stay safe, how to help a friend, and how to make a difference in your League and your community.

May 27 | 1 p.m.Make Your Grant Requests SparkleFeaturing: Cynthia AdamsThis webinar will help you prepare the basic documents needed to write compelling letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Why not make your grant proposals not only a joy to write, but also make them stand out in the funder’s eyes? You will receive several handouts/work-sheets before the webinar to help guide your success and your community.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

March GMM (De)Brief

Couldn’t join us for the sixth General Membership Meet-ing of the 2014-15 year? Here’s what you missed at the March 10 session:

• The evening’s icebreaker also served a practi-cal purpose: a Placement Fair “speed dating” event that allowed New Members and Actives alike to visit with representatives from each of the League’s four councils, ask questions and learn more about its open signup placements. Don’t forget to submit your 2015 Placement Questionnaire (bit.ly/pq_15) and visit jldayton.org’s Mem-ber Area to view a list of open placements.

• Nominating Committee Chair-elect Jessica Saunders gave an update on nominated placements and read the first of the night’s three motions that will be up for discussion at the April GMM.

• Communications Council Vice President Audrey Starr reminded members to complete this year’s mem-bership survey, which was available online through the end of the month (for Actives and New Members) and through the end of April (for Sustainers). Results for Actives and New Members will be shared in JLD com-munications and at the April GMM.

• President-elect and Strategic Planning Team Chair Kelly Geers updated members on her team’s work in moving toward our new community impact area of literacy, and read a motion that will be discussed at the April GMM regarding a proposed impact area project.

• SPAC delegates Missy Mae Walters and Mary Hossier gave an update on the Ohio Fostering Con-nections Act, which SPAC is asking all Ohio Leagues to support. Discussion will follow at the April GMM.

You can find all the GMM agenda, minutes and briefs on the JLD website, www.jldayton.org. Click login in the top

right corner, then click the Member Area tab. See you in April! Don’t forget — members are required to attend at least four GMM’s.

Done in a Day

Thank you to 50 members who volunteered at our Done in a Day event Feb. 10. Together, we provided the equivalent of 450 hours of service to five area nonprofits: Project READ, Hannah’s Treasure Chest, Helping Hands of Dayton, Homefull and YWCA.

Women’s History Month

The Junior League of Dayton was honored to participate in two Women’s History Month events in March. Both helped us spread our mission and vision with others in Montgomery County while potentially recruiting new members and making community impact connections.

On March 16, the JLD joined other area organizations for a luncheon, information fair and evening networking reception hosted by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Thank you to Mary Hossier for arranging!

On March 30, the JLD served as the speaker for a lunch-and-learn event hosted by the Diversity Committee of the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Dayton location. Thank you to Ann Knerr-Smith and Stephanie Winquist for arranging!

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OVERHEARDFrom Twitter | @JLDayton

@JLArlington We started appreciation letters in 2014 & it was SO well-received! Thx for sharing! #JLWebWed

@CoryDDMiller Saw this quote off of the @JLDay-ton #Instagram account, “Be a voice, not an echo.” I love this!!! Give them a follow please!

@BoonshoftMuseum Many thanks to @JLDayton for coming to our Free Night on 3.17.15 to share wonderful information on keeping kiddos healthy!

Congrats to our own @LaBelleVie412 @michel-levollmar & Sarah Worley, @WiBNDayton ‘15 Women to Watch! http://bit.ly/1BtEYss @Dayton-MostMetro

Congrats to all the honorees at tonight’s #WiBNGa-la! Esp our own @kelly_geers & @ktbkrebs :) @WiBNDayton #empoweringwomen

Congrats to @YwcaInfo Women of Influence hon-orees today! Thank you for your positivity, influence & leadership. #EmpoweringWomen #ywsuccess

Love seeing our members leading in the #commu-nity! Thanks for helping keep #kids safe @jsaun-dersdayton! http://ow.ly/KdnuB #healthyfamilies

@missymaewalters @JLDayton Kelly Geers pro-vides strategic planning update on literacy pro-gramming in Dayton.

“The league is all about empowering women.” Love this article on today’s #JuniorLeague! http://on.fla-today.com/1AILwDf via @Florida_Today #volun-tarism

Congrats to JLD member Brianne Trappe, @GenDayton Featured Professional of the Month! #waytogo http://ow.ly/JYWLT via @DBJnews

@HelpingHandsDay Thanks to @JLDayton for their help assembling 500+ Care Kits!

#tbt We’re 95 years old! Thx for admitting us (Feb 1920) @JuniorLeague JLD is 2nd oldest OH League after @JLCleveland

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In 1943, the Junior League of Dayton published its first cookbook, Savory Secrets, to raise funds for the occupational therapy work the League began as its community impact project at Miami Valley Hospital. “Those who purchase copies will have a double satisfaction — the value of the book’s contents, and the knowledge that they are helping an unquestionably worthy cause,” the book’s editors wrote.

Fork Cookies1 c. sugar, granulated

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. melted shortening

2 c. bulk coconut

2 c. rolled oats

2 eggs

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

2 c. flour

Mix all together, and form into small balls. Press down with a fork. Bake in a moderate oven 8 minutes.

~Mrs. Flora Miller

French Dressing1 c. light brown sugar

1/2 c. granulated sugar

2 large onions grated

1 Tbsp. salt

Paprika to taste and color

1 1/2 c. Wesson oil

Mix and put ingredients in quart jar. Fill jar with vinegar. Shake thoroughly before using.

~Mrs. Theodore C. Dye

PLACEMENT PROFILEExecutive Treasurer

Responsible for treasury functions including bud-geting, forecasting, taxes, financial statement preparation and presentation, annual audit, and dues statements; also responsible for depositing all funds received by the League. Serves as a member of the Financial Development Council Meets as needed with and mentors Treasur-er-Elect, who reports to her.

Skills Developed in this Position: Management of financial details. Ability to delegate and keep track of tasks. Understanding of League procedures sur-rounding dues, sponsorship and fundraisers. Ability to work across Councils as a member of the Executive

Board. Working knowledge of Quick Books.

Desired Skills and Interests: Ability to track all types of financial transactions, organizational skills.

Time Commitment: The position requires weekly review of all mail received at the office and attending monthly Executive Board and Financial Development Council meetings. There are many checks to be deposited in the spring with membership dues and before fundraisers, and the audit is usually performed in August, requiring additional time in June and July.

This year’s Executive Treasurer is Jessica Stickel.

Have a placement you’d like to know more about? Email news@jldayton.org and we’ll feature it in an upcoming issue.

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ACTIVE PROFILEJennifer Landis

How long have you been in the League? I’ve been a member for four years.

Tell us about yourself. I’m married to Carl and have a three-year-old daughter, Claire. I work in quality control at Commu-nity Tissue Services.

Name three words you would use to describe yourself. Curious, empathetic, calm.

What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you? At various times since college, I’ve been an Irish dancer, a can-can dancer and a figure skater.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, de-ceased or alive, who would it be? Walt Disney

What is your dream vacation destination? London

What has been your favorite JLD placement? 5K Run for the Health of It Committee Chair, which is my current placement.

What advice would you give to new members? Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone for placements.

NEW MEMBER PROFILEAngela DeMoss

How did you become interested in the Junior League of Dayton? I read an arti-cle in the Oakwood Register last summer, and I had heard about the Junior League for a number of years prior to that.

What professional and personal expe-rience do you bring to the JLD? As a dentist, I have done some free dental work

for patients without insurance. I have also been a parent volunteer with the Oakwood Band Parent Association.

What do you hope to contribute to the Junior League? A willingness to learn and a desire to help others through volunteering.

What do you hope to gain through your JLD member-ship? The satisfaction of being part of an organization known for promoting leadership among women and volun-teer work. Also, meeting women from other backgrounds and walks of life for a common purpose.

What are some of your interests and hobbies? I have a hedgehog for a pet; I’m a Beachbody coach; I love the beach and hope to retire to the Outer Banks, N.C.; and I own my own pediatric dental practice.

SUSTAINER PROFILECandy Pees

A conversation with Candy Pees is like a sailboat ride on a breezy afternoon: You may not make your proposed destination, but you certainly have fun along the way.

My conversation with Candy started with her grandchildren, wound through

high school debate tournaments, diverted to the Town Hall Lecture Series then ended up where we began.

Candy is a graduate of Fairmont High School and Ohio University. She is married to Bill, and they have a daugh-ter, Katie, a drama teacher at Centerville High School, and a son, Brady, an RN in Cincinnati. They have three grandchildren, Jack, a preschooler, Austen, in third grade, and Megan, in first grade.

Coaching speech at Oakwood High School took most of Candy’s life for 15 years. She says, “Marty Ebeling and I brought the Oakwood High School Speech Team to national prominence in 1987.” That was the year Candy started, and Oakwood has sent a team to the National Competition every year since then.

Candy officially retired in 2007, but returned four years ago to keep the Oakwood speech program alive. She has been inducted into the Sam Andrews Educational Hall of Fame and the Ohio High School Speech Coach-es Hall of Fame. She served on the Ohio High School Speech League Executive Committee and chaired The National Forensic League of Western Ohio for 10 years. She also chaired the Greater Miami Valley District for 20 years.

Candy held a variety of responsibilities in the Junior League; she says she’s “had every job but president.” She put her dramatic talents to work as chair of the memorable 1985 Follies and chair of Town Hall, then vol-unteered to come back as co-chair for its last two years. She worked tirelessly to keep it alive, then helped “put it to bed.”

She speaks glowingly of the year she spent as commu-nity vice president, saying it was tantamount to getting a master’s degree. She continues, “My Junior League ex-perience has been a finishing school for all my skills.” In return, Candy has used her skills to benefit the commu-nity. She recently finished two terms on the Board of the Human Race Theatre and still volunteers for the Human Race as a member of the committee that chooses the plays.

--Joyce Young (S)

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NO MUSS NO FUSS FUNDRAISERSLooking for a fast and easy way to support the JLD? Sign up for these shopping rewards programs, and every time you shop, a portion of your total will be donated to the League.

Kroger Community Rewards

Last year, the JLD earned approximately $2,000 with this program. Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com, using assigned NPT number 82606. Program restarts each May with renewals available in April.

Dorothy Lane Market Good Neighbor Program

Select the JLD as your charity when you shop at Dorothy Lane Market. DLM will donate $40,000 this year to local charities, based on a percentage of your shopping spend. Sign up at your local store or online at www.dorothylane.com/clubdlm/goodneighbor. Program restarts each January.

Gordon Food Service Fun Funds

Enroll online and receive a $10 discount on your first purchase, and a $10 donation to your chosen organization on your second purchase. JLD will receive a percentage based on the amount spent per quarter. There is an upward sliding scale: for example, if we collectively spend $500 per quarter, JLD would reap a 5 percent rebate. Sign up at your local store or online at: http://gfs.com/funfunds/home.page?OrgNumber=2544986.

Amazon Smile

Visit http://smile.amazon.com and choose the JLD as your chosen organization, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5 percent of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the JLD.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE

April 14, 2015 | Epiphany Lutheran Church

May 12, 2015 | Moraine Country Club

Annual dinner

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