President
Susan Lerner's

E-Newsletter

May 2, 2007

Dear Members:

It is with great pride that I write this last president’s message to you before turning over the gavel to our wonderful incoming President Lauren Harrison Genovese at our Annual Meeting on May 8th.

This year, our community projects have served hundreds of families; our cash grants have funded many worthwhile projects. Through the concerted efforts of Provisionals, Actives and Sustainers, our fundraisers have raised over $300,000.  Membership Outreach set its goals high and met them by recruiting over 100 provisionals for the second year in a row.  And, for the first time, JLM awarded substantial college scholarships to stellar community-conscious high school seniors for them to pursue their career goals.

The league year topped off this past weekend on South Beach for our final fundraiser as we partnered for the third year with InStyle magazine for Inside InStyle. Over 1,500 people flocked to the white tents on the sandy beaches off Ocean Avenue and 11th Street for a weekend of fashion and fun, courtesy of nearly 100 pink-shirted JLM volunteers and InStyle’s equally amazing staff.  Kudos to chair Jennifer Wilson and her assistants Sheffield Macintyre, Jamie Adams and Betty Lopez-Castro. Special thanks to all of the InStyle divas who bought tickets and those who volunteered the entire weekend.
 
I close by thanking you for giving me the opportunity to serve as the president of our fine organization this year and for giving your time, support and dedication to JLM.  I thank this year’s Board of Directors and the entire leadership team for their hard work.  And, I wish Lauren, the incoming Board and leadership team all the best for what I know will be another great year!
 
Regards and farewell,

Susan S. Lerner
President, Junior League of Miami, Inc.
2006-07

Upcoming JLM Events

Annual Meeting

Have you RSVPed to the Annual Meeting? It will be held on Tuesday, May 8th, at Coral Gables Country Club. If you haven’t already, please click on memberemail@jlmiami.org and let us know that you will be there!

JOURNAL ADVERTISING

Are you interested in advertising in the last Journal of the year? The deadline is May 15th. Tributes are available for $30. For more information, please contact Lucy Ulmer, Advertising Manager.

JLM FINANCIAL NEWS

Our financial year end is approaching!!  Please submit all receipts and Requests for Payment by May 15, in order to be processed in time to close the books for the year.  If any events are being held after this date, please contact Betsy Harper, Treasurer, to make arrangements for reimbursement.

Any other news? Let us know!

April 20, 2007

Dear Members,

This past week, Provisionals, Actives and Sustainers celebrated provisional commencement along the shores of beautiful Biscayne Bay at the Commons on Key Biscayne. Congratulations to our newest Actives (all 91 of them), to our Provisional of the Year Elvira Larrain, to provisional chair Dr. Christina Urena and to our dedicated mentors for guiding the provisional class throughout the year!

Just one short week away from Inside InStyle – please buy your tickets on line and volunteer too for South Beach’s hottest event April 28 and 29. See details below. And, if you haven’t already, please RSVP to our May 8th Annual Meeting at memberemail@jlmiami.org.

Thank you to ITS chairs Jill Falke and Keith Landon, ITN chair Brigid Cech and their fantastic committee members for organizing our first ever “Done in A Meeting” event. At the April General Membership Meeting, members assembled over seventy-five Mother’s Day gift baskets for our community projects – all in record time. You go girls! Then, just a few days later, over 40 JLM volunteers hosted our second annual Kids in the Kitchen at ITS with Dole’s Nutrition Adventures Olympics – strawberry relay races, cucumber tosses at all! Thank you to DIAD chair Molly Ossendorf and event coordinators Kathleen Duran and Bonita Whytehead.

Membership Outreach has been busy too with an extremely successful recruitment effort – positioning JLM for yet another record-breaking provisional class. Thank you to chair Alison Simon, chair elect Jennifer Quezada and their hard-working committee members for such a stellar performance!

And thank you to our great placement chair Jana Hertz, chair-elect Barbara Oikle and their committee members who have also been very busy processing your placement interviews so we may all receive our placements at the May 8th Annual Meeting. See you at Annual Meeting as we celebrate the close of this league year, pass the gavel to Lauren Harrison Genovese and begin our exciting journey into next year.  Lauren has exciting news to tell!  See you on May 8th!

Regards,

Susan S. Lerner
President, Junior League of Miami, Inc.

Upcoming JLM Events

Benefitting the Junior League of Miami
Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2007
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. South Beach, Ocean Drive and 11th on the hard sand. Please wear your pink JLM t-shirt to volunteer!

Volunteer Shifts (for credit and goodie bag) are still available. Please contact Jennifer Wilson for more information. Admission is $15 advance and $25 at the door. All proceeds from admission sales benefit JLM. Buy tickets.

JLM Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8th, at Coral Gables Country Club.

If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to RSVP to memberemail@jlmiami.org. See you there!

Any other news? Let us know!

March 26, 2007

Dear Members:

Hard to know who to thank first.  I’ll start with our provisionals.  Headquarters has never looked so good after their spring cleaning!  Please visit the beautiful garden our provisionals created as part of their Gloves are Off project next time you’re at HQ.  We also received this thank you card for the provisionals’ work at Lotus House:  “Thank you for wanting to be a part of the success of every woman completing our program.  We appreciate all that you have done and we are eagerly waiting to work with you again.  Love, The Lotus House Family.”

Thank you and congratulations to Sandra Fairman, the chair of the Foundation’s Wine Walk held on March 22 and to the Clarkes, the Harts and the Freelands who opened their beautiful homes for the evening’s festivities.  As with all of the fundraising events this year, the Wine Walk drew guests from our sustainer base whose loyalty is a true testament to the continued strength and vitality of the Junior League of Miami.

Active members – I haven’t forgotten about you.  You came out in record numbers to vote at our March voting meeting.  Now, let’s see everyone (actives, provisionals and sustainers!) again for the April 10th morning/evening general membership meetings where you can complete your placement interviews and help with the Mother’s Day baskets for ITN and ITS.  

As you think about placements for next year, please note the recent amendment to the Standing Rules.  Members who have been active for three years may select advisory status [a meetings only or placement only option].  This is a change from the previous five-year requisite for advisory status.

A few more reminders before you read our other announcements below – Please submit your nominations for the Volunteer of the Year and the Rebecca Herndon Bush Awards to Andria Hanley at ahanley@cdschools.com by Tuesday, April 10th. Jennifer Herskowitz, the scrapbook chair, asks that you email any league photos to her if they aren’t already posted on our website’s Photo Gallery.

And, please mark your calendars for Lunching with the League on Thursday April 12th at two locations – HQ and downtown.  Details will follow shortly on the web.  And now for the rest of the news...

Regards,

Susan S. Lerner
President, Junior League of Miami, Inc.

News

Mother's Day

Help the Mothers of JLM’s own signature projects, Inn Transition South and Inn Transition North, have a warm & wonderful Mother’s Day in 2007! We need your donations to fill up baskets for the 75 truly inspirational and incredible women who live at ITS & ITN. Help the Mothers of JLM’s own signature projects, INN Transition South and INN Transition North, have a warm & wonderful Mother’s Day in 2007! Please bring to the April 10th 2007 GMM or drop off anytime in the box at JLM HQ, the following items (up to 8 ounce sizes): soap, body gels & scrubs, shampoo, manicure/pedicure sets, lotions & creams, nail polish, loofahs & puff cleansers, and more…..

Kids in the Kitchen

Calling all volunteers!  Join us on Saturday April 14th at ITS for the second annual Kids in the Kitchen event featuring Dole’s Nutrition Adventures: fun-filled, information packed vegetable and fruit Olympics. For more information and to sign up to volunteer, contact DIAD Chair Molly Osendorf. The Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen program addresses the growing issues of childhood obesity and poor nutrition.  This League-wide initiative is designed to create an impact in our communities around this issue of growing importance in all four of our countries.  The Junior League of Miami has a history of involvement in important community issues and this initiative builds on our heritage, as well as the heritage of the 105-year old Junior League movement.

Inside InStyle - April 28 & 29

There's an InSide InStyle New Scoop!!! Please note that the date for the exciting InSide InStyle Event has been changed! The NEW DATES are Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th! All volunteers that have signed up have been notified. If you are interested in volunteering and will be available that weekend, please contact jenniferwilson@bellsouth.net. You will receive shift credit and a LOADED goodie bag! Hurry up! Shifts are almost filled!

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUE$ YET?? THERE ARE 5 DAYS LEFT!!

A reminder that Dues were due on March 1, and are considered late after March 31.  A late fee of $25 will apply after that date. There are two options to pay this year - by check, and now also via the web. There is a minimal "convenience fee" for paying online, that directly covers the cost to JLM for processing the transaction. For those members who are in the current Provisional Class, please note that dues are due for membership in our next League year, and therefore, you would choose the option to pay "Active Member Dues". For any questions regarding your dues payments, please contact Lorrie Martin, VP Finance. 

ANNUAL AWARD NOMINATIONS

Don't forget to send in your nominations for annual awards.  The deadline is Tuesday, April 10th. Please send submissions to Andria Hanley at ahanley@cdlschool.com or 4400 Segovia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146. The categories are: Volunteer of the Year, Sustainer of the Year, and Rebecca Herndon Bush Community Service Award. Click on this link for details of each award and what you need to include in your nomination. Thank you in advance for taking the time to recognize the women in the Junior League of Miami.  Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting.

MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE

The Junior League of Miami, Inc. cordially invites you to a Membership Open House.  Join us for an informative talk to learn about our organization’s past, present and future on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 6:30 pm. It will take place at Junior League of Miami Headquarters, 713 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. Please RSVP to Alison Simon, Membership Outreach Chair, by email or phone, 305-663-8799.

PLACEMENT INTERVIEWS - APRIL 19TH DEADLINE!

All members must complete their placement selections for the 2007-2008 JLM year by April 19, 2007, either by attending a placement interview or filling out the online form. The online form is now available and the Placement Bulletin will be on the JLM website soon. If you prefer to complete your placement selections in person, you can attend a placement interview on:

• April 10th during the morning GMM (at Headquarters) and evening GMM (at the Coral Gables Country Club);
• April 17th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Headquarters;
• April 18th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Headquarters; or
• April 19th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Headquarters.

If you have any questions concerning the placement process, please contact your placement advisor, Placement Chair Jana Hertz or Placement Chair Elect Barbara Oikle.

Any other news? Let us know!

March 15, 2007

Dear Members:

It’s hard to believe that we are just two general membership meetings away from the end of the league year. The March meeting this week started our transition into next year as we voted for our community projects, slated leadership positions and incoming nominating committee. We also recognized the Kathryn Menke Miller Community Service Award honorees and awarded $6,000 in scholarships to three outstanding high school seniors. The scholarship winners were: Brittney Jones from Miami Jackson Senior High School, Jasmin Qyyum from South Miami Senior High School and Giselle Serrano from Miami Lakes Education Center. Thank you to committee chair Holly Troup for her great job with the selection process and honoree reception. Past JLM president and Board member of Informed Families Debbie Korge rounded out the evening with some sound advice on what parents can do now with their young children to help them navigate their teen years.

Please take a few minutes to check out other league news below and encourage your friends and colleagues to attend our next Membership Open House and join our fine league.

Regards,

Susan S. Lerner
President, Junior League of Miami, Inc.

Community Projects for 2007-08: American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Prevention Outreach, CHARLEE Gladstone Garden, Children’s Bereavement Center, All-Aboard Family Literacy, Blind Babies program at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, Sundari Foundation Lotus House for Homeless Women, Inn Transition North and Inn Transition South.

Slated Leadership Positions for 2007-08:  President: Lauren Harrison Genovese, President-Elect: Michelle Ramirez-Patricios, V.P. Community: Dana Martorella, V.P. Communications: Kara Skelley-Diez, V.P. Development: Katie Lane-Arriola, V.P. Finance: Betsy Harper, V.P. Membership: Christina Ureña, V.P. Planning: Loretta Nido, Recording Secretary: Maria Byrd, Treasurer: Kara Sharp, Planning Council Members-at-Large: Kameelah Brown and Kim Thompson. Membership Outreach Committee: Chair: Jennifer Quezada and Outreach Committee Members: Diane Doolan, Lori Del Vecchio, Stephanie Demos, Liza Winklejohn, Sheffield McIntyre, Brigid Cech, Lauren Billingslea and Ameli Padron.

Nominating Committee for 2007-08: Chair Betty Lopez Castro, Chair-Elect Andria Hanley, Jana Hertz, Lorrie Martin, Jennifer Buttrick, Carrie Brambaugh Shelfer, JJ Snow, Kim Sarkisian, Kara Skelly-Diez and Lucy Ulmer.

Events at a Glance:

TRAINING EVENT ON MARCH 22nd
Okay Ladies, we all think we are doing a good job of taking care of ourselves, right?
But are we really?
What preventative measures we should be taking in order to be in good health?
You owe it to yourself to learn more, bring someone you care about.

Please join us as we discuss Women’s Health Issues and Preventative Measures
Presented by Dr. Ines Braceras, March 22nd at 7PM at JLM Headquarters.
Cocktails and Hors D’Oeuvres & Great Give aways!
 

Dr. Braceras is a practicing board certified Family Physician and the Medical Director of the Mercy Hospital Center for Health Promotion. She is extensively involved with the Florida Department of Health and their “Project Screen” program.  A program developed for underprivileged women of the community to receive cervical and breast cancer screening. In addition to her medical practice in Coral Gables, Dr. Braceras owns and operates Essence Medical Spa: a medical grade anti-aging and laser center. It is one of the most advanced in the area and specializes in non-invasive aesthetic procedures.

MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE

The Junior League of Miami, Inc. cordially invites you to a Membership Open House.  Join us for an informative talk to learn about our organization’s past, present and future at one of the following times:
 
Saturday, March 24, 2007, 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 6:30 pm

All Membership Open Houses will take place at Junior League of Miami Headquarters, 713 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables.

Please RSVP to Alison Simon, Membership Outreach Chair, at (305) 663-8799 or membershipchair@jlmiami.org .

Calling all volunteers! Join in JLM's annual "Kids in the Kitchen" event on Saturday, April 14th at ITS.  The volunteer shift will start at 9:30 am and end at 1:00 pm.  Lunch will be provided. Chef Kathleen Duran will be spearheading the event which includes Dole's "Nutrition Adventures" program. The Junior Leagues’ "Kids in the Kitchen" program is designed to help communities address the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity and poor nutrition.  Sign up to volunteer by contacting DIAD Chair Molly Osendorf at mollyo1010@aol.com.

Sign up today with jenniferwilson@bellsouth.net <mailto:jenniferwilson@bellsouth.net>  to get MEETING CREDIT & an InStyle GIFT BAG LOADED with products and goodies. Hurry Up!  Spaces are limited! Half of the shifts are already filled for the InSide InStyle Event on South Beach Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th. Half day shifts available, please note AM or PM.

MOTHER’S DAY AT INN TRANSITION

Help the Mothers of JLM’s own signature projects, Inn Transition South and Inn Transition North, have a warm & wonderful Mother’s Day in 2007.

We need your donations to fill up baskets for the 75 truly inspirational and incredible women who live at ITS & ITN. Help the Mothers of JLM’s own signature projects, INN Transition South and INN Transition North, have a warm & wonderful Mother’s Day in 2007!

Please bring to the April 2007 GMM or drop off anytime in the box at JLM HQ, the following items (up to 8 ounce sizes): soap, body gels & scrubs, shampoo, manicure/pedicure sets, lotions & creams, nail polish, loofahs & puff cleansers, and more…..

All these items will be distributed at our May 5th Mother’s Day celebrations. For more information, please contact ITS Co-Chairs Jill Falke and Keith Landon.

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUE$ YET??

A reminder that Dues were due on March 1, and are considered late after March 31.  A late fee of $25 will apply after that date.

There are two options to pay this year - by check, and now also via the web. There is a minimal "convenience fee" for paying online, that directly covers the cost to JLM for processing the transaction.

For those members who are in the current Provisional Class, please note that dues are due for membership in our next League year, and therefore, you would choose the option to pay "Active Member Dues".

For any questions regarding your dues payments, please contact Lorrie Martin, VP Finance.

For more information on everything and anything regarding the Junior League of Miami, please visit our website. It is updated daily so be sure to check it out!

Any other news? Let us know.

February 1, 2007

Dear JLM Members:

Thank you to the families who joined us for the picnic this past Saturday.  We had beautiful weather and lots of adorable toddlers and babies.  Another social is just around the corner as Lunching with the League has its 2007 debut on Tuesday February 6th at The Miami Herald. JLM member Renee Lopez-Cantera, works at the Herald and is graciously organizing the lunch there.  As always, our actives, sustainers and provisionals are invited.  Please see details for RSVP below.

Our February 13th general membership meetings are also upon us.  Nominating announces the slate at the evening meeting.  Our provisionals are also featured at the meetings, followed by author Annibelle Robertson, author of "Southern Girl's Guide to the Newlywed Years" at the morning meeting at HQ and NY Time best-selling author Linda Fairstein at the evening meeting at the Country Club of Coral Gables. And at both meeting we will have a Valentines’ drawing for meeting credits and opportunities to learn about the Willingness to Serve forms for next year.   See you there!

Regards,

Susan S. Lerner
President, Junior League of Miami, Inc.

Events at a Glance:

Come join us for February’s “Lunching with the League”!  

Do you live, work or just want to have lunch in downtown Miami?
Tuesday, February 6th
12:00 – 1:00pm
The Miami Herald
One Herald Plaza, Miami, 33131
Lunch with be catered and cost $10/person
RSVP to Lauren Zuckerman at LZuckerman@ssd.com or call 305.577.2935
Hope you can join us!

General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Morning, JLM Headquarters
9:00 Social, 9:30 Meeting
Speaker: Annibelle Robertson, author of "Southern Girl's Guide to the Newlywed Years"
Evening, The Country Club of Coral Gables
6:00 Social, 7:00 Meeting
Speaker: Linda Fairstein, lawyer and NY Times bestselling author of "Bad Blood"

Sustainer River Boat Tour

Sustainers are gearing up for their first event of the New Year – a private group boat tour of the Miami River with historian Dr. Paul George on Saturday February 24th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [check-in 9:30am at Bayside Marketplace behind the Hard Rock Cafe].  You may bring your own lunch and drinks.  The cost of the tour is: $20.00.  The boat only accommodates 143 people so please reserve your spot early.  Please mail your checks to JLM Headquarters and RSVP to sustainer chair Sally Doerner at: sallyro1@aol.com

We are in the final stages of planning the 6th annual Women Who Make a Difference luncheon.  This year's event will take place on Sunday, March 4th, 11:00am at the Country Club of Coral Gables. As in years past, we will be honoring five outstanding women who truly make a difference in our community.  This year the recipients are Judy Barr & Kemba Gosier, Constance Collins, Katherine Ezell and Sister Sheila Foy.

The luncheon will feature a champagne reception, over 100 fabulous silent auction items, a grand price raffle featuring a Royal Caribbean Cruise and a delicious lunch & honoree awards presentation.  During the champagne reception, you can buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win beautiful diamond jewelry generously donated by Dasani Jewels.

We have already sold over 200 tickets, including all of our VIP tables, so buy your tickets today! Tickets are on sale for $85 or $125 for VIP. For more information, or to be a table host, please contact the co-chairs: Jennifer Green or Vicky Hucks.

For Upcoming events visit the JLM Web Calendar

If you have questions about your password/website, please contact Kara Skelley.

Junior League of Miami News

Seeking volunteers...

...for the All Aboard Even Start Family Literacy "Family Night" set to occur February 21st at 6 PM  (this is a date change), Riverside Elementary near downtown.  Please contact Jen Osle jenosle@hotmail.com or Alison Kulach kulach@yahoo.com to sign up.

Membership Outreach

They are hosting the first Membership Open House on Thursday, February 22, 6:30 PM, Junior League Headquarters.  Please let those interested in membership in our fabulous organization know about this event and ask them to rsvp to Alison Simon.

February DIAD Opportunity - National Women’s Heart Fair

This is an opportunity for women from our community to:

• Get free heart disease screenings with immediate results
• Learn from nationally known experts and celebrities about women and heart disease
• Pick up heart-healthy tips from chefs and fitness trainers
• Have fun, visit interactive exhibits, get tips from beauty experts, and more
• Find out how to reduce risk factors for women's heart disease

Event is free and open to the public. Questions contact Molly Osendorf.

Recruiting and Retention Round Table Discussion Group: Actives, Provisionals, Sustainers:

The Junior League of Miami, Inc.formed a discussion group that met one time in the fall and will be meeting two more times over the next few months to discuss retention and recruitment issues.  The goal of this group is to make recommendations to the Board by the end of this League year regarding the process by which we recruit and retain members to the Junior League of Miami. The Recruiting and Retention Round Table will be spearheaded by Jennifer Buttrick and Sarita Courtney-Baigorri.  Anyone interested in joining this group, or anyone who has a suggestion, comment or question should contact Jennifer Buttrick and/or Sarita Courtney-Baigorri.  Our next two (2) meetings will be on Thursday, February 8th at 7 p.m. at HQ and Saturday, 17th at 10:30 a.m. at HQ.  E-mail us any suggestions as well! Hope to see you!
 
Questions? Contact Jennifer Buttrick, 305-301-5396 (cell) or Sarita Courtney Baigorri (305) 310-2672 (cell)

January 19, 2007

Dear JLM Members:

We love them - the area meetings. Thank you placement chair Jana Hertz, chair elect Barbara Oikle and the entire placement committee for working so hard planning these gatherings.  Last week, at ten homes across the County, over 200 actives, provisionals and even some sustainers attended the area meetings and told us what they want - more chances to get to know each other better in smaller settings.  
 
Two perfect opportunities for this are coming up - the JLM Family Picnic on Saturday January 27th at Jaycee Park in Coral Gables and the sustainer’s Miami River Boat Tour on February 24. Actives, provisionals and sustainers are invited to both.  Details follow.
 
For those who would like to serve on the signature project ad hoc committee but have not yet contacted President Elect Lauren Harrison Genovese, please contact Lauren for more information about the signature project ad hoc committee’s first meeting on Tuesday, January 30th.
 
On February 13th, we return to Headquarters for our morning general membership meeting, social 9am and meeting 9:30am, and the Country Club of Coral Gables for our evening general membership, social 6pm and meeting 7pm, meeting where our provisionals will present their fall projects to us.  Two dynamic authors will also speak.

2006 Award Winner for Humor, (and a Junior League member) author Annibelle Robertson speaks about her new book, “Southern Girl’s Guide to the Newlywed Years,” a funny tale about surviving the first few years (and beyond) of marriage at our February 13th morning meeting at HQ  at 9:30 a.m.
 
Our February 13th evening general membership meeting speaker is Linda Fairstein on the topic of domestic violence and her latest novel in a series of mysteries entitled BAD BLOOD a fast paced narrative involving New York City’s hidden past with an electrifying contemporary case featuring cutting-edge forensic breakthroughs.   Lawyer and NY Times bestselling author, Ms. Fairstein headed the Sex Crime’s Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for over 30 years and created the country’s very first ‘cold case’ unit in the Manhattan DA’s office.
 
Please mark your calendars and read below for more details on these and other JLM events.
 

Regards,

Susan S. Lerner
President, Junior League of Miami, Inc.

Events At a Glance

JLM MEMBER’S FAMILY PICNIC
Saturday, January 27th

The JLM Member’s Family Picnic will be held at Jaycee Park in Coral Gables on Saturday, January 27th from 10:30-1:30pm.

So pack your Family Picnic Basket, Games, Friends and Family and join us there! The event is free to all members and guests/families. Questions contact Meetings and Hospitality Chair, Melissa Lowry.

Sustainer River Boat Tour

Sustainers are gearing up for their first event of the New Year – a private group boat tour of the Miami River with historian Dr. Paul George on Saturday February 24th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [check-in 9:30am at Bayside Marketplace behind the Hard Rock Cafe].  You may bring your own lunch and drinks.  The cost of the tour is: $20.00.  The boat only accommodates 143 people so please reserve your spot early.  Please mail your checks to JLM Headquarters and RSVP to sustainer chair Sally Doerner.

We are in the final stages of planning the 6th annual Women Who Make a Difference luncheon.  This year's event will take place on Sunday, March 4th, 11:00am at the Country Club of Coral Gables. As in years past, we will be honoring five outstanding women who truly make a difference in our community.  This year the recipients are Judy Barr & Kemba Gosier, Constance Collins, Katherine Ezell and Sister Sheila Foy.
 
The luncheon will feature a champagne reception, over 100 fabulous silent auction items, a grand price raffle featuring a Royal Caribbean Cruise and a delicious lunch & honoree awards presentation.  During the champagne reception, you can buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win beautiful diamond jewelry generously donated by Dasani Jewels.

We have already sold over 200 tickets, including all of our VIP tables, so buy your tickets today! Tickets are on sale for $85 or $125 for VIP. For more information, or to be a table host, please contact the co-chairs: Jennifer Green or Vicky Hucks.

For Upcoming events visit the JLM Web Calendar

If you have questions about your password/website, please contact Kara Skelley.

Junior League of Miami News

February DIAD Opportunity - National Women’s Heart Fair

This is an opportunity for women from our community to:

• Get free heart disease screenings with immediate results
• Learn from nationally known experts and celebrities about women and heart disease
• Pick up heart-healthy tips from chefs and fitness trainers
• Have fun, visit interactive exhibits, get tips from beauty experts, and more
• Find out how to reduce risk factors for women's heart disease

Event is free and open to the public. Questions contact Molly Osendorf.

Recruiting and Retention Round Table Discussion Group: Actives, Provisionals, Sustainers:

The Junior League of Miami, Inc.formed a discussion group that met one time in the fall and will be meeting two more times over the next few months to discuss retention and recruitment issues.  The goal of this group is to make recommendations to the Board by the end of this League year regarding the process by which we recruit and retain members to the Junior League of Miami. The Recruiting and Retention Round Table will be spearheaded by Jennifer Buttrick and Sarita Courtney-Baigorri.  Anyone interested in joining this group, or anyone who has a suggestion, comment or question should contact Jennifer Buttrick and/or Sarita Courtney-Baigorri.  Our next two (2) meetings will be on Thursday, February 8th at 7 p.m. at HQ and Saturday, 17th at 10:30 a.m. at HQ.  E-mail us any suggestions as well! Hope to see you!
 
Questions? Contact Jennifer Buttrick, 305-301-5396 (cell) or Sarita Courtney Baigorri (305) 310-2672 (cell)

Journal Advertising! - LAST CALL FOR  ADS !

Would you like to reach 1000 women in the community? The next Junior League of Miami Journal is going to print soon. If you would like to advertise in the Spring 2007 Journal, please contact either Lucy Ulmer at lulmer@dkdr.com or Caroline Blake at caroline.blake@macys.com. Ads submissions due NOW!

Fund Development Ideas Needed!
The Fund Development Committee needs your thoughts and suggestions for new fundraisers for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 League year.  Have you ever attended an event that you thought would be perfect for the League?  Or do you have an original idea for a fundraiser that has never been tried before in the community?  Please fill out the Fund Development application!!

Fund Development applications can be found on the Junior League website or at the Junior League Headquarters. Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2007.  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Candace Vassillion or 305-206-0202.

Any other news? Let us know.

January 4, 2007

Dear JLM Members:

What better way to start the New Year than by attending the January 9th area general membership meetings – over 200 of us have signed up for ten locations.  Your placement advisor will send you a reminder email shortly.  Area meetings are a great way to get to know each other better.  

Other January events include the January 16th Program Development committee’s community project presentations at HQ starting at 7pm – please attend to hear all about the projects proposed for next year and receive meeting credit.  The project presentations are also part of our provisionals’ JLM 102 course so this is also a nice way to meet our newest members.  The Honey Shine community project committee is hosting the career and education workshop for at-risk girls at HQ on January 20th. Then, pack your picnic baskets and join fellow league members and their families for our All Member picnic on Saturday January 27th  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details will follow.

While still a few months away, the March 4th Women Who Make a Difference luncheon is in full planning mode. Please consider hosting a table.  For more information, please contact co-chairs Jen Green cgreen4402@aol.com or Vicky Hucks vickyhucks@aol.com  

Sustainers are gearing up for their first event of the New Year – a private group boat tour of the Miami River with historian Dr. Paul George on Saturday February 24th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [check-in 9:30am at Bayside Marketplace behind the Hard Rock Cafe].  You may bring your own lunch and drinks.  The cost of the tour is: $20.00.  The boat only accommodates 143 people so please reserve your spot early.  Please mail your checks to JLM Headquarters and RSVP to sustainer chair Sally Doerner at: sallyro1@aol.com

Wishing each of you a happy healthy 2007 and leaving you with these thoughts:
For last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. From T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

Regards,

The Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon will be held on Sunday, March 4th, 2007 at 11am at the Country Club of Coral Gables.  Tickets are on sale for $85 or $125 for VIP.  Honorees will be announced at the area meetings. A champagne reception kicks off the event while guests can bid on the fabulous silent auctions. For more information, or to be a table host, please contact the co-chairs: Jennifer Green or Vicky Hucks.

For Upcoming events visit the JLM Web Calendar

Junior League of Miami News

Journal Advertising! Would you like to reach 1000 women in the community? The next Junior League of Miami Journal is going to print soon. If you would like to advertise in the Spring 2007 Journal, please contact either Lucy Ulmer OR Caroline Blake. All ads must be submitted by January 15th!

Fund Development Ideas Needed. The Fund Development Committee needs your thoughts and suggestions for new fundraisers for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 League year.  Have you ever attended an event that you thought would be perfect for the League?  Or do you have an original idea for a fundraiser that has never been tried before in the community?  Please fill out the Fund Development application!! Fund Development applications can be downloaded by clicking here or found at the Junior League Headquarters. Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2007.  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Candace Vassillion

Congratulations go out for the latest little Leaguer – Jana Hertz gave birth to her son on December 28, 2006.

Any other news? Let us know!