The Windtunnel, October/November 2014

thewindtunnelJUNIOR LEAGUE OF DAYTON TO MARK

95 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICEWhat do Hilton Hotels, AMC Theatres, the NFL, Even-flo and the Junior League of Dayton have in common? They’re all turning 95 in 2014-15. While the JLD was for-mally accepted into the Junior League of America (today known as the Association of Junior Leagues Internation-al) in 1920, our founders held their first meeting several months prior in 1919.

“The Dayton Women’s Club was the site for the initial meeting of the Junior League of Dayton on Oct. 31, 1919. Ten charter members were present, electing Kath-arine Kennedy (Brown) as the founding president. Affil-iation with the Junior League of America was secured and Dayton became the second League in Ohio with the adoption of the charter in February 1920. (Cleveland was Ohio’s first League.)” [From “History of the Junior League of Dayton” by Millie Hubler (S).]

Since such a milestone deserves a yearlong celebra-tion, we’re officially kicking off our 95th celebration on that same date this year. We’ll start by incorporating our anniversary into the 2014 Vintage in the Valley rum-mage sale fundraiser, which will feature a 1920s-themed costume party during Friday evening’s preview event, special sale day promotions, a community giving compo-nent and more. Our New Member class project (details coming later this year) will also pay homage to our anniversary year, and a spring event that recognizes our 95 years of service in Dayton is currently in the planning

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Throughout the year, we’ll be featuring our anniver-sary on JLD social media and in our communications. In each issue of The Windtunnel, we’ll chronicle JLD accomplishments through the decades (see 0). On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and elsewhere, watch for plenty of archive photos and historical facts — with nine-plus decades of community service, there’s more than enough to choose from. Our logos will be amended during the 2014-15 year to reflect the anniversary as well. Find the latest anniversary news at www.jldayton.org.

“Since 1920, the women of the Junior League of Dayton have committed their time, talent and energy to make the Dayton region a better place to live and work,” said President Emily Bowman. “Celebrating our 95th League year allows us to honor our past and build our future. We’re just getting started.”

Happy birthday to us — and many more.

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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

December 2014/January 2015 - Nov. 1, 2014

February/March 2015 - Jan. 2, 2015

April/May 2015 - March 1, 2015

June/July 2015 - May 1, 2015

Send news and/or questions to [email protected].

WELCOME MATFall is an exciting time to be a mem-ber of the JLD!

Our October GMM will include train-ing on our continued commitment to the Issue Based Community Impact process and updates from the Stra-tegic Planning Team. The Nominat-

ing committee will announce the Nominating Slate for the 2015-16 League year.

You won’t want to miss our Vintage in the Valley Preview Night and Sale (see Page 5). We will not only raise funds for our mission, but kick off our 95th celebration at the Preview Night. It is not too late to volunteer, purchase tickets or donate to help make this event a success!

Our 95th celebration will continue at the November GMM. This meeting will be a unique opportunity for all members to network and build new friendships. The November GMM will be held at the Dayton Women’s Club to parallel the first meeting in 1919 (see cover story). Sustainers, we will be looking for you to join in the fun -- details about how you can join us for this special GMM will follow in our monthly email communications.

Finally, I would like to thank each of you for mak-ing the commitment to the JLD. Whether you are a New Member, Active or Sustainer, your commit-ment matters. Our events and opportunities would not be possible without the hard work and leader-ship of our members. It is truly a team effort. Thank you for choosing to give your time and talent to the Junior League of Dayton. #BeJLD

Emily Bowman, JLD President [email protected]

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CORR/SEC REPORTNEW MEMBERS .................................... 27

Actives .................................................... 64

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

Actives on Leave ...................................... 1

TOTAL ACTIVES .................................... 67

Sustainers............................................. 164

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

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

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

Sustainers Nonresident .......................... 11

TOTAL SUSTAINERS ........................... 225

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP ......................... 319

Status Changes

Transfer In

None

Transfer Out

Gillian Vier to Columbus, Ohio

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 [email protected] as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and timely!

SUNSHINE NEWSA very happy birthday to these October/November babies:Oct 4 Paige Benedict (S), Katie McCallum (A), Kathleen Moore (S) & Katherine Tange-man (S)Oct 5 Sybil Brun (A), Holly Gray (A) & Can-dy Pees (S)Oct 6 Ruth Finke (S) & Shani Newton (N)Oct 9 Mary Hornbeck (S) Oct 14 Pamela Becker (S) & Michele Chumlea (S)Oct 15 Marsha Enterline (S)Oct 19 Joan Burkhardt (S) & Mary Nutter (S)Oct 22 Sara Priest (S)Oct 24 Jan Kurdin (S) & Janet Moland (S)Oct 25 Gloria Goldman (S)Oct 26 Kimberly Zorniger (S) Oct 29 Kathleen Biegel (S) & Jane Miller Setzer (S)Oct 31 Mary Creager (S), Cherie Dixon (S) & Ann Knerr-Smith (A)Nov 1 Jane Haley Nov 2 Kay Brookey (A), Kerry Harlan (S), Becky Herbert (S) & Celia Shulman (S)Nov 3 Lynn Goldenberg (S), Maribeth Gra-ham (S) & Sherry Mills Hayes (S)

Nov 8 Myra Messenger (S) & Dottie Sav-age-Kemp (S)Nov 9 Jennifer Combs (A)Nov 11 Kelly Geers (A)Nov 13 Carly Cenedella (N) & Mary Mari-scalco (S)Nov 14 Carol Sheehan (S)Nov 15 Shannon Shelton Miller (A) & Ve-ronica Winwood (S)Nov 16 Nancy Zorniger (S)Nov 18 Jennifer Lorenzetti (S)Nov 28 Kim Hacker (A) & Chrissie Miller (S)Nov 30 Amy Blair (A) & Nancy Horlacher (S)

Send your personal news to [email protected].

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MEMBERSHIPMeets monthly on the fourth Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.* Locations vary. Contact [email protected].

*November meeting held Nov. 19 due to Thanksgiving holiday.

Head of the classThis year’s New Member class is one of the largest in recent memory, topping out at 27 members. And they’ve already hit the ground running. They were formally welcomed to the JLD at a picnic on Aug. 13 at Delco Park, then attended a half-day orientation on Sept. 6 at the Dayton Art Institute. All new members received their placement for the 2014-15 League year by mid-Septem-ber. The traditional New Member Bus Tour is scheduled for Oct. 4, with work on a New Member Project com-mencing later this fall. Welcome! We’re so glad to have you all.

Know of a woman still interested in joining the JLD? While it’s too late to join this year’s New Member Class, potential members are encouraged to check us out at our annual fundraisers and follow us on social media. They can also submit their name to [email protected] to ensure they’ll be on the mailing list come springtime when 2015 recruitment materials are sent.

Sense of placeNeed to know who’s holding a certain placement this year? Want to get an idea of the JLD organizational structure? The 2014-15 placement chart is finalized and available online for all members to use as a reference. Log in at www.jldayton.org, then navigate to the member area. Questions? Contact Jamie Mhaskar, placement chair, at [email protected].

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FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENTMeets monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Loca-tions vary. Contact [email protected].

Rummage-sale readyIt’s ViV month! There’s been a lot of activity already, and there’s no slowing down yet. Thank you to those of you who have dropped off items for this year’s sale – and if you haven’t brought your donations by yet, there are plenty of dates left (see Page 5). Visit bit.ly/ViV14 for all the details on donations, the preview night event Oct. 31 and the sale day Nov. 1. You can also download a flier and share it with your friends, family, coworkers, mail carrier – anyone who loves to shop for great deals for a good cause. (See Page 8 for our generous sponsors.)

No muss, no fussLooking for easy ways to support the League (that are also fun)? We’ll be hosting two No Muss No Fuss fund-raising opportunities that double as JLD social events in October and November. Grab your significant other and head to Raise Your Brush for a special Sweetest Day paint and sip night, and $20 from each registration will return to the League. No prior artistic experience is needed -- their highly trained instructors will guide you through the painting process to ensure that you go home with your very own masterpiece.

Questions? Contact Kim Hacker, corporate sponsorship chair, at [email protected].

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COMMUNITY

Meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Panera Bread, 1203 Brown St. Contact [email protected].

Lights, camera, actionAt the September GMM, we debuted a project that’s been in the works for more than a year: a series of public service announcements promoting the JLD and our Kids in the Kitchen healthy families program-ming. A collaborative effort between our council and Communications Council, it took the work of both groups to brainstorm content, recruit members (and their children) as actors and, soon, help promote these messages and offer additional resources on our website. The spots will begin airing on ThinkTV later this fall. (See story, Page 7.)

Belles of the ballLike last year, Community Council is again collecting formalwear and accessories in support of the sev-enth annual Clothes That Work’s Fairy Godmother Project, scheduled for spring 2015. The Fairy God-mother Project is directed at prom-going high school girls who are in need of a prom dress in an effort to allow every girl to feel like a princess on her prom day. All dresses and accessories are given to the girls at no cost. If you have items to donate, please bring them to an upcoming General Membership Meeting.

POWER-ing upThe League year is in full swing, and so is our com-munity programming. Beginning in August, members have already given more than 50 hours of volunteer service and distributed nearly 200 helmets to area children at events like the Anthem Health Fair, the Square is Where Health Fair and Dayton Parent Magazine’s Kid’s Fest. Watch for more POWER opportunities as the year continues, including one on Oct. 25, national Make a Difference Day, and at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s free museum night Nov. 18 (See for details).

COMMUNICATIONSMeets monthly on the third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Loca-tions vary. Contact [email protected].

Helping handsCommunications Council is lucky this year to have several Sustainer volunteers helping with our work! A big thank you to Joyce Young, Maribeth Graham, Marty Ebe-ling and Phyllis Heck for lending their time and talents to our JLD publications, anniversary celebration planning and archives organization project. We are so grateful for your efforts.

Survey saysJLD communications have changed this year, but their mission hasn’t. We still strive to provide timely, relevant and useful content to all members and the communi-ty, and we want to know how we’re doing. Watch for a survey via email next month that will collect feedback on what we’ve done well, what we could do better and what we should continue doing.

Mass mediaIn case you missed it: The JLD was featured in sever-al publications around Dayton during the past several months, with ads appearing in Dayton Parent Magazine, FOCUS (the magazine of the Dayton Chamber) and Dayton Magazine, along with an event blurb in Dayton City Paper, all promoting our new member recruitment, 95th anniversary and Vintage in the Valley rummage sale. Have an extra copy? The JLD office would love to have it for our archives.

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POWER SHIFTS

Make a Difference DayWhen: Saturday, Oct. 25 | TBD

Where: TBD

Who: 4-6 volunteers will be needed.

What: Details are pending, but Community Council is arranging a POWER shift on this national day of commu-nity service. Find out more at http://makeadifferenceday.com, and watch the JLD website for final shift details.

Boonshoft Free Museum NightWhen: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 | 3:30-8 p.m.

Where: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Who: 4 volunteers are needed.

What: Kids in the Kitchen. Visit http://kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org to learn more about our signature program.

Questions or comments for the Kids in the Kitchen Com-mittee? Contact co-chairs Viktorija Cecil or Katie Mc-Callum. Questions for Community Council leadership? Email [email protected].

Preview Night • Friday, Oct. 31 • 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Sale Day • Saturday, Nov. 1 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

FINANCIAL SHIFTS

Vintage in the ValleyShift preference forms for this all-hands-on-deck fund-raiser were distributed at the September GMM and were due Sept. 30. The ViV committee will be contacting members soon with how you can best help make this event a success. Questions? Contact [email protected].

ViV Donation DropoffsStill need to drop off your items for this year’s Vintage in the Valley rummage sale? Have a neighbor looking for a good place to give their treadmill they never use? Below are the remaining donation dropoff times, all at Gray America Warehouse (3540 Vance Rd.). Find location directions and more details at bit.ly/ViV14. Reminder: All active members are required to donate $125 worth of sale items or remit the balance in cash.

Sunday, Oct. 12 | 2-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5:30-9 p.m.

Questions for financial development? Send them a note at [email protected].

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


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NEWS YOU CAN USE: TROUBLE-SHOOTING JLD EMAILSOne of the fastest, easiest and most cost-efficient (i.e., free!) ways for the Junior League to communi-cate with its members is via email — but we want to make sure all members are receiving those mes-sages. Here are some common queries and ways to troubleshoot. Still not viewing our emails? Contact [email protected] for one-on-one help.

1. Visit the Communications Council forum page in the Member Area of the JLD website to view a schedule of 2014-15 email communications, which include The Windtunnel, Flight Plan and Hot News for all members, and Pertaining to Sustaining for Sustainers. These dates will help you know whether you received a message or not.

2. Verify that your email address is current in the member directory. Log in to www.jldayton.org and navigate to Member Directory in the Member Area. Click the person icon at the top of the screen, labeled “Me.” Here, you’ll be able to update any contact information.

3. Search your email folders, including Spam and Gmail tabs. Gmail specifically categorizes inbox mail into Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates and Forums. Unless you’ve disabled these categories, chances are you’ll find JLD emails landing in one of them. They are also not visible through most smart-phone email clients, so make sure you’re searching for JLD messages using your desktop application. Be sure to classify them as “not spam” and direct them to your inbox so future messages appear there as well. All our messages begin with JLD: as the subject.

4. Reach out to [email protected] for assistance. We can tell you if the system labeled your email as “bounced” (meaning your inbox was full) or if you’ve been placed on a do-not-send list (which can happen if you’ve unsubscribed from all messages in the past).

UPCOMING EVENTSSustainer Fall Dinner All Sustainers are invited to join the Junior League of Dayton for our annual fall dinner, Oct. 8, 2014, at Day-ton Country Club. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Invitations with menu selections were sent in September; RSVP’s were due by Oct. 1 to Madonna Allread, committee chair. Thank you to com-mittee members Gretchen Beust, Jenni Roer, Karen Dempsey Volke, Caitlin Krebs and Mary Hornbeck for their help in planning this event.

Raise Your Brush Night Join the JLD for a night of painting, socializing and fund-raising at Raise Your Brush paint and sip studio on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. In honor of Sweetest Day, registrations are per couple, and each duo will be painting a special joint tree design. A portion of the night’s proceeds will return to the League; bring friends! Visit bit.ly/RYB_JLD for more details and to register.

New Member Fall Social New Members will gather Oct. 19, 2 p.m., for a fall outing at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The group will try out their corn maze ($5.50/person), join the hayride ($7.50/person), pick pumpkins and fill up on ice cream and pumpkin donut holes, ending the day at Ha Ha’s Pizza nearby. Questions? Contact Barbie Powell, New Member committee, at [email protected].

J.Crew Shopportunity Grab a friend and head to Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe, Ohio, Nov. 8 to get a jump on your holiday shopping. The J.Crew Factory Store will open early that day, at 9 a.m., just for the JLD. Shoppers enjoy a 20 per-cent additional discount to any other discounts the store is offering (often 30, 40, or 50 percent off). The outlet store has a large selection of men’s and children’s cloth-ing as well as jewelry and shoes. A personal shopper or two will be available to advise with selections, and light refreshments will be served. Visit www.jldayton.com/cal-endar for the most current details.


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WE’RE READY FOR OUR CLOSEUPJunior League of Dayton’s Community and Communica-tions Councils, in partnership with ThinkTV, have been hard at work to create a media campaign to promote our healthy families messaging. Our vision was to take the Kids in the Kitchen programming and create several public service announcements to run on ThinkTV during their block of children’s broadcasting, which would great-ly expand our audience reach.

The process involved several meetings, brainstorming sessions for initial storyboard ideas, ensuring that our PSA messaging was consistent with our Kids in the Kitchen content, a call for “talent” from Junior League volunteers, and finally two very fun days of shooting the actual spots.

The result? Six professional PSAs to help guide both children and families as a whole to make smart, nutri-tious food and exercise choices. In addition to these in-formational spots, we filmed several “Commercial Break, Time to Make a Quick Healthy Snack” spots. These spots not only encourage healthy snacks, but show chil-dren in the kitchen making these easy and fun recipes.

ThinkTV was not only a wonderful partner in this project, but their contribution and know-how was pivotal. Under their direction, the content came to life. After filming wrapped, their production team worked to ensure a cohesive feel in the music, art, colors and overall feel of the spots. This worked to thread the various PSA sec-tions together into one beautiful package that is in line with our Kids in the Kitchen programming and conforms with the mission and branding of the Junior League of Dayton and AJLI. Additionally, and perhaps most impor-tantly, ThinkTV used their expertise to make the spots eye-catching to young children, our target audience.

The PSAs are in the final stages of post-production and are slated to be rolled out this fall. Once the spots are live, there will be additional tie-ins to help with the visibility of the campaign, including JLD social media and website updates. In addition, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery has agreed to play the PSAs in the Junior League Deli.

Keep watching for additional updates, and in the mean-time, keep your television set to ThinkTV! Questions or comments? Contact [email protected].

~Stephanie Winquist, Community VP 2013-14 & Ciara Parks, Community VP-Elect 2013-14

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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.

Gray America Corp. Gray America Corp.’s mission is to fulfill specific metals requirements. Owned by John C. Gray, it has 150 employees in a 350,000-square-foot plant located in Dayton, Ohio. Thanks to the help of Active Member Holly Gray, Gray America has again generously allowed all Vintage in the Valley donations to be dropped off and

stored at their warehouse in Moraine, Ohio, during a three-month period leading up to the sale. Visit them online at www.grayamerica.com.

Dayton Magazine One of the newest publications to call Dayton home, Dayton Magazine is the 2014 media sponsor of Vintage in the Valley, providing in-kind ads and promotional assistance in advance of the event through their print and digital offerings. Produced bimonthly, the publication is distributed free to Miami Valley residents and provides

a comprehensive snapshot of life in Dayton. Learn more, and read the latest issue, at www.thedaytonmagazine.com. Thank you to this year’s Communications Council for their work in securing this sponsorship.

BookFactory BookFactory is a leading worldwide provider — located right here in Dayton as well as London, England — of custom build-to-order books. Thanks to Active Member Ellie Gilmore, BookFactory serves as the JLD printing sponsor, for both Vintage in the Valley as well as other print needs throughout the year. We are extremely

grateful for this in-kind commitment. Learn more about their work at www.bookfactory.com.

EVOLVING OUR NOMINATING PROCESSIn response to JLD member feedback and an AJLI initiative, we are piloting an improved nominating process this year. This evolution will allow members the opportunity to have more direct involvement in their future placement.

Each member has a Nominating Adviser (a member of the Nominating Committee) who will facilitate conversations to help each member consider future placements. Nominating Advisers are like guides; guiding members through the nominating process and guiding them through the placement options. Conversations with a Nominating Adviser can be throughout the League year and can be over the phone, in person, or via email — whatever is most convenient for the member.

If the member would like to be considered for a nominated placement (i.e., Executive Board, TEDe Chair, Placement Chair, New Member Chair, Kids in the Kitchen Chair, Corporate Sponsorship Chair, etc.) they can simply fill out an application and attach a resume.

Through conversations with their Nominating Adviser and filling out an application, members can think about what placements will best meet their individual needs and wants and, ultimately, take owner-ship of their involvement and contribution to the League — whatever that may be.

Questions? Contact Sarah Dent, nominating chair, at [email protected] or Jessica Saunders, nominating chair-elect, at [email protected].


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95 YEARS OF SMILESThink the JLD’s first venture into retail territory came with last year’s Vintage in the Valley? Not quite. The League has long used rummage sales, and even a long-running downtown storefront, to raise funds for its community programs.

Founded in 1928 as a small thrift shop, The League Shop — located at 120 W. First St. and seen here in 1932 — was the permanent money-making project of the League for at least three decades, eventually expanding to a full-size shop with a 17-member advisory board. Two hundred League volunteers — who all received a course in shop work during their provi-sional training — staffed the shop, each averaging three hours a week. Find more JLD history at www.jldayton.org/history.

And thank you to Sustainer Gracey Weisbrod, who wrote us to fill in the gaps in our August/September archive picture of JLD follies: “While looking through some old papers I saved, I found the program for the 1985 Junior League of Dayton Follies. The title was, ‘Follies ’85: You Can’t Beat it!’”

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

OCT. 14, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. | Epiphany Church

1. A look at the 2015-16 placement slate via the Nominating Committee

2. The latest news on volunteer and financial shifts

3. Thoughtful and relevant training

4. Details about the November GMM, which will pair sustain-ers with actives for an exciting evening of mentoring

5. Friends!

NOV. 11, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. | Dayton Women’s Club

1. Voting on the 2015-16 nominating slate

2. An initial recap of this year’s Vintage in the Valley fundrais-er.

3. Networking and advice between Actives and Sustainers

4. A different venue that was home to the JLD’s first meeting in 1919

5. Cake!

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Printing DesignBookFactory Emily DowneyDayton, Ohio University of Dayton ‘15


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JLD COMMUNITY IMPACT: 1940-1960In 1942, the JLD spon-sored the Army-Navy Offi-cers Club. This committee was composed of Sus-tainers, JLD members, wives of Army officers and other local women. A clearinghouse for housing

needs and a varied social program (including French classes and summer swims at Normandy Farm) were provided. In addition, the League sponsored dances for enlisted servicemen at the Soldier’s Service Club.

Volunteers also distributed League of Women Voters’ pamphlets before the November 1944 election and conducted education tours for school children through the Dayton Art Institute. In 1949, the JLD established the Volunteer Service Bureau, matching the volunteer to the job, an activity handed off to the Community Chest.

The first Town Hall season began in 1956. The long-run-ning lecture series gave the Dayton area top-notch speakers. The Youth Forum, begun the same year, was an immediate triumph as teens went to different schools to discuss key issues. In its first year, the forum was recognized with a journal award from Parents magazine. The JLD children’s theatre continued to excel in the 1950s, with plays such as Johnny Appleseed, Aladdin, Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin mesmerizing thousands of school children.

Toward the end of the 1950s, the League took on two new community projects. The League worked in con-junction with the National Society for Prevention of Blindness, sending five teams of four members to conduct preschool vision screenings every week. Four schools and 350 kindergartners were screened. This project was turned over to the various RTA’s in the area. Today, school nurses and parent volunteers assume responsibility. The JLD was also involved in the building and equipping of a plane-tarium for the Museum of Natural History, which officially opened in 1960.

Watch for more JLD history in future issues as we cele-brate 95 years of service in the Miami Valley.

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.

Oct. 8 | 1 p.m.Amplify Your Fundraising Results with #GivingTues-day and Community Giving DaysFeaturing: Asha Curran, Director, Center for Innovation & Social Impact, 92nd Street YA Giving Day is a powerful 24-hour online fundraising challenge, and it has successfully raised millions for numerous charitable organizations. Given the intensity of the 24-hour challenge, a Giving Day requires detailed planning upfront and everyone and everything moving in concert. Learn how you can make the most out of a Giving Day directly from organizers of the world’s largest giving day, #GivingTuesday.

Oct. 22 | 1 p.m.Accessing AJLI Services: What’s NewFeaturing: Inés Sucre, AJLI Knowledge ManagerTake a tour of a variety of services AJLI provides to help Leagues become healthy, vital organizations. This we-binar covers various features and benefits available on the AJLI website, including the new Learning Portals and Resource Library, the Help Desk, leadership training, and volunteer development resources, individual and group discounts, and more.

Nov. 12 | 1 p.m.How Good Could You Make It? Thriving on Change and Mastering the Art of Self-ReinventionFeaturing: Gail Blanke, Founder, President, and CEO of Lifedesigns, LLCJoin us as Gail Blanke, best-selling author and interna-tionally renowned motivational speaker and executive/life coach, helps us answer the all-important question: “How Good Could You Make It?” Gail will tell us how we can rekindle our energy, optimism, sense of purpose and sense of humor, edit out the “life plaque” that weighs us down and holds us back, reignite our courage and confi-dence...and create a life that both thrills and fulfills us.


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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Award season Congratulations to our 2013-14 SPAC (State Public Af-fairs Committee) delegates Missy Mae Walters and Erica Shaffer for receiving the President’s Award for their work on behalf of the Junior Leagues of Ohio SPAC. Walters is shown here with JL Cleveland President Annema-rie Grassi and incoming SPAC Chair Alicia Love. “The president of the Cleveland League is able to select one organization who she believes shows outstanding com-mitment to their community,” Walters said of the award.

SPAC is a statewide, non-partisan committee made up of representatives from seven Junior Leagues in Ohio who have a long history of advocating on behalf of women and children of Ohio with more than 3,300 trained volunteers throughout the state. The committee was founded in 1942 and impacts the lives of Ohioans through three pillars: education, reciprocity of ideas and advocacy. The group is currently committed to advo-cating for the improvement of state and federal policies involving foster care. Learn more at http://jlohiospac.org.

September GGM (De)Brief Couldn’t join us for the first General Membership Meet-ing of the 2014-15 year? Here’s what you missed at the Sept. 9 session:

• President-elect Kelly Geers led us in a fun icebreaker that got us out of our seats and learning more about what we all do outside of the League.

• Kathy Barenbrugge gave a refresher on our I Believe campaign while members posed for a new round of inspirational pictures. Watch for more opportunities throughout the year, from POWER shifts to committee meetings, to show the world what you believe.

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Community and Communications Council represen-tatives Ciara Parks and Stephanie Winquist caught members up on our Kids in the Kitchen public service announcements, currently in post-production at ThinkTV (see Page 7), and gave a sneak peek of the first series.

• Nominating Chair Sarah Dent explained changes to the nominating process (see Page 8) and encouraged mem-bers to turn in their applications for 2015-16 nominated placements by Sept. 15.

• Communications VP Audrey Starr gave an overview of JLD communications strategies and vehicles, from print to digital to social. Find a list of publication deadlines and drop dates on the Communications Council forum page of the JLD website, and find a list of all our social media accounts on the back page of this issue.

• Financial Development Council gave updates on the second annual Vintage in the Valley rummage sale, slat-ed for Nov. 1 with a preview night Oct. 31. Shift prefer-ence forms and T-shirt orders were due Sept. 30; tickets for the preview night are currently on sale. Several donation dropoff dates are scheduled for October as well

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OVERHEARDFrom Twitter | @JLDayton

JLGreenville Thank you @jldayton for the love@‏yesterday! #firstinstagrampost #juniorleague #sis-terhood http://instagram.com/p/rp4RLmMjPP/

This just in: #volunteering reduces stress #thi-siswhywejld via @RealSimple http://bit.ly/1tbCWx7 #makeadifference #voluntarism

RT @DaytonMagazine Follow the link to see when you can donate your gently used items to the 2nd annual Vintage in the Valley! @JLDayton http://bit.ly/1pLNqTf

Thanks for being our #Nonprofit Day table neigh-bor @HSGreaterDayton! It’s hard to compete with cuddly puppies :) #welovedayton

Celebrating #InternationalLiteracyDay with a good (cook)book. #literacyselfie

RT @missymaewalters At the fostering connec-tions conference representing the junior leagues of ohio and junior league of dayton.

Our placement chair is hard at work finding the best fit for our 27 (!!!) new members @jswanmhas-kar @postitproducts

Check out this fresh #fundraising idea from the #JuniorLeague of Longview, Texas. Good luck, ladies! http://bit.ly/1wifjTu @JuniorLeague

The #SpreadtheGood challenge from @DaytonFdn starts tonight. Get those #JLD #volunteer photos ready! http://on.fb.me/1rWdUUy #MakeADiffer-ence

“@jen_larkin: Loved hearing about the @Junior-League on #TheRoosevelts.” We know, right!? #voluntarism #113years @ThinkTV

RT @gracealice26 Just dropped off all my stuff for the @JLDayton #VintageInTheValley sale! Be sure to check it out on Nov 1 for some great #rummage-sale finds

WORDS OF WISDOMFrom Pinterest & Instagram | jl_dayton

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Thai Pasta Salad“I’ve given the recipe to several family members after I took it to a family dinner. Find it on Page 135 of Causing a Stir.” –Jean Love (A)

1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes • 3 Tbsp. canola oil • 3 Tbsp. sesame oil • 3 Tbsp. honey • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, or more to taste • 8 oz. dry linguine or similar Asian noodles, cooked and drained • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro • ¼ c. chopped green onion • ¼ c. honey-roasted peanuts • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted

Heat pepper falkes in oils over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey and soy sauce. Pour over noodles and chill overnight. When ready to serve, add cilantro, onion, peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature.

Spinach Bites“I’ve made most of the recipes in Causing a Stir, and they’re all goodies. Find this one — which is really good, and easy — on Page 49.” –Michelle Vollmar (S)

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained • 2 c. seasoned bread crumbs or stuffing mix • 1 c. firmly packed shredded Par-mesan cheese • 1 stick butter, melted • 4 small green onions, finely chopped • 3 eggs • Dash of nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all spin-ach bite ingredients. Form into one-inch balls. Bake 10-15 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet. Serve with Hot Mustard Sauce (Page 49, Causing a Stir).

PLACEMENT PROFILEMEMBERSHIP OUTREACH CHAIR

Appointed by Nominating. Serves as a member of the Membership Council. The Membership Outreach Chair implements recruitment and retention strate-gies to broaden membership by arranging all General Membership Meetings, social events, the annual dinner, membership recruitment events, and assisting the Sunshine Coordinator with their responsibilities. Responsible for setting and meeting committee goals and for fostering a team environment while empower-ing committee members.

Skills Developed: Delegation; leading and overseeing the work and duties of others; leading an effective team; project planning; event management; an exten-

sive understanding of the Junior League of Dayton that will enable you to promote it effectively; atten-tion to detail; teamwork. Also offers opportunities for cross-Council partnerships and collaboration.

Time Commitment: Monthly council meetings, Monthly committee meetings (can be in conjunction with coun-cil meetings). Attendance at General Membership Meetings and Annual Dinner are required. Attendance at recruitment/retention events are required.

The Membership Outreach Chair for 2014-15 is Liz Schneider.

Have a placement you’d like to know more about? Email [email protected] and we’ll feature it in an

upcoming issue.


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ACTIVE PROFILELisa Henderson

What do you do outside of the League? My husband and I have an ornery (but very fun) two-year-old, Oliver, and another little nugget due in January. I have worked at Dayton Children’s Hospital for nine years and am now the director of business de-velopment. I also serve on the Boonshoft Museum’s associate board and am on the board for the Dayton Chapter of the Ameri-

can Red Cross.

What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with a beach. There are so many amazing, beautiful and historic places that I think would be great to visit, but, at the end of the day, I really just love to sit on the beach and read a book.

What advice would you give to new members? Find your passion and pursue it! What’s so great about JLD is that it offers a variety of ways to get involved, so you can find the way to give back that most suits your interests.

How has JLD made an impact on your life? It has been a great way to meet likeminded, professional and positive women in the Dayton community, many of whom I don’t think I would have met otherwise.

Name a fellow Leaguer who inspires you. Past President Jessica Saunders lives and breathes the JLD mission to em-power women and give back to the community in a way unlike many others. She is truly an example of finding your passion and living it!

NEW MEMBER PROFILEChelsea Arnold

How did you become interested in the Junior League? A friend joined the JL of Nashville, and I was hooked when she told me it was an organization devoted to com-munity service and the development and empowerment of women, two causes near and dear to my heart.

What do you hope to gain from the Junior League? I hope that the JLD will show me skills and passions that I have yet to discover about myself and provide opportunities for me to grow and hone those interests.

What professional or volunteer experience do you bring to the League? I am a third-year law student in the University of Dayton School of Law. I’ve worked with two law firms in down-town Dayton that have provided opportunities to give back, whether it’s a food drive or working with the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project. It’s helped me be exposed to ways to give back to this great city that has given me so much.

What are your personal interests and hobbies? I’m an avid runner and I love to challenge myself to achieve faster times, run tougher races, etc. I’m hoping to run my third half marathon in the spring.

SUSTAINER PROFILEJudy Schultz Sustainers, meet your JLD Board Representative! Meet a dedicated JLD member inspired by the Junior League mission. Meet a member who brings to the table a variety of experiences from three different Junior Leagues. Meet a member who thinks it’s fun to promote voluntarism.

Judy Schultz’s League career began in 2001 in Dayton, and went on to the Phoenix, Arizona, Augusta, Georgia, and Tucson, Arizona, Leagues. She says her League membership meant she instantly made good friends with each transfer. Judy remembers specific characteristics of each League, such as the hospitality of the Phoenix members and having tea with the Augusta League in conjunction with the Masters’ Golf Tournament.

When she returned to Dayton, she volunteered with Town Hall, the Training Committee and Communica-tions Council. “I am proud to be a member of the Junior League of Dayton,” Judy said. “The level of professional-ism, enthusiasm and talent of the women in the League makes it easy to promote leadership.”

Judy is passionate about promoting and develop-ing leadership. Not only is she proud to support the League’s mission, she also founded R.A.I.S.E., a leader-ship networking group designed to offer support and self awareness in achieving leadership skills.

In 2011, Judy started Creative Relations Media LLC, a specialized social media marketing and strategy consult-ing service for small business owners. She also works as an employment counselor at OhioMeansJobs Greene County and provides real estate referral services through NRT Coldwell Banker.

Born in Dearborn, Michigan, she grew up in Kentucky and Indiana, then graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Her two “wonder-ful” children are Gillian, a freshman at Miami University, and Trey, a freshman at Centerville High School.

In keeping with her fast-paced and well-travelled life, Judy is a runner, and counts among her many achieve-ments running the PF Chang’s half-marathon and the U.S. Air Force half-marathon. But she always is happy to slow down to make friends, and she is looking forward to making new friends this year as Sustainer Representa-tive.

--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.

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

Oct. 14, 2014 | Epiphany Lutheran Church

Nov. 11, 2014 | TBD

A special evening of mentoring & networking

Dec. 9, 2014 | TBD

JLD holiday celebration

Jan. 13, 2015 | Epiphany Lutheran Church

Feb. 10, 2015 | TBD

Done in a Day

March 10, 2015 | Epiphany Lutheran Church

Placement Fair

April 14, 2015 | Epiphany Lutheran Church

May 12, 2015 | Moraine Country Club

Annual dinner

Address service requested

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