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Volume 13, No. 9May 2003

“ I D E N T I F Y I N G C O M M U N I T Y N E E D S , C R E AT I N G C A R I N G S O L U T I O N S ”

Mommy Dearest or Mommy Maddest?EPOCH Has a Successful Year

Sibling Shelter - Building is Complete!

Welcome Our Newest Junior League MembersNo More PMS - The Latest Treatments

We are Grateful to Our Supporters

Mommy Dearest or Mommy Maddest?EPOCH Has a Successful Year

Sibling Shelter - Building is Complete!

Welcome Our Newest Junior League MembersNo More PMS - The Latest Treatments

We are Grateful to Our Supporters

Sibling Shelter

Sibling Shelter

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2002-2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT ..............CYNTHIA KREBSBACHPRESIDENT-ELECT ........CAROLYN ARNOLDVP COMMUNICATIONS ..INGRID KENNEMERVP COMMUNITY AFFAIRS....ANN SCHAUERVP PERSONNEL ......................KRIS KILLIPVP PLANNING ....................KATHY ADKINSVP FINANCE ................SHARON MCGUIRETREASURER ..................TRICIA ANDERSONPROJECT DEVELOPMENT ......LISA WARRENNOMINATING/PLACEMENT ..........DIANE NESTORP.R./MARKETING............JEANNE BRANDERSUSTAINING ADVISOR ........LISA MULHALL

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEEEDITOR ............................LESLIE JACKSONASSISTANT EDITOR............SONYA MEURERSTAFF WRITER ..............ANNE HENDERSONARTICLE EDITOR ..........SUZANNE SPINELLIINTERNET ............................ROBIN PHILPIT

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PRESIDENT�S PERSPECTIVE..............................................................................4MEMBER OF THE MONTH................................................................................9HATS OFF ......................................................................................................9CARING HEARTS ............................................................................................9WALL OF HONOR ..........................................................................................18SUSTAINER NEWS ........................................................................................26LINES OF COMMUNICATION ..........................................................................28MEETING MINUTES ......................................................................................30BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................................................25LIST OF ADVERTISERS ..................................................................................33CALENDAR OF EVENTS ................................................................................34

THE BRIDGE MAY 2003/VOLUME 13 NUMBER 9

THE COMMUNICATION BRIDGE BETWEEN THE JUNIOR LEAGUEOF BOCA RATON, ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND OUR COMMUNITY.

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTINGVOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEEFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ITS PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONALAND CHARITABLE.

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON, INC. AND THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL, INC.REACH OUT TO WOMEN OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, AND NATIONAL ORIGINS WHO DEMONSTRATE AN INTEREST INAND COMMITMENT TO VOLUNTARISM.

MOMMY DEAREST OR MOMMY MADDEST? ....................................................7COMMUNICATION IS KEY ........................................................................................23NO MORE PMS - THE LATEST TREATMENTS ................................................24WATER CAN IT HELP GET RID OF FAT - YES & NO ......................................24WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SUPPORTERS ....................................................29

FEATURES:

DEPARTMENTS:

NEWS FROM COMMITTEES:EPOCH ......................................................................................................10SIBLING SHELTER..........................................................................................11AVDA..........................................................................................................11IN THE PINES................................................................................................12COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND ........................................................................13CHILDREN�S ASSISTANCE ..............................................................................14DONE IN A DAY ..........................................................................................15COOKBOOK ..................................................................................................16CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ......................................................................................17TRINKETS & TREASURES ..............................................................................17MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................20MEMBER AT LARGE......................................................................................22INTERNAL P.R...............................................................................................22P.R./MARKETING ..........................................................................................23BRET ..........................................................................................................28

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A Native American proverb says, �We will be known for-ever by the tracks we leave.�

For over 30 years, the Junior League of Boca Raton hasbeen leaving indelible tracks in the communities that weserve. We blaze uncharted trails, uncover unmet commu-nity needs and then work to create positive change. Weare all map makers, exploring the unknown, honing ourskills, all the while embracing change and innovation aswe shape solutions to our community�s needs.

We went about this year with great enthusiasm for ourplacements, making substantial progress in meeting theneeds of so many of our neighbors. We were honored towork with our partner agencies to effect change. Weforged ahead onthe Funding theFuture capital cam-paign with manyLeague leaders in-volved in cultiva-tion and solicita-tion. Our effortsgenerated incredible results and helped assure the cam-paign�s success. The Vegso Community Resource Centerwill provide:

1. A much-needed South Palm Beach County Branch ofthe Grants Library that brings a myriad of resources to ourcommunity�s nonprofit organizations. This will be the12th library in the State of Florida and the 227th in theUnited States of America.

2. Seminars for nonprofit organizations� executive direc-tors, development directors and boards presented by theNonprofit Resource Institute (NRI). NRI is the compre-hensive resource for improving the management and gov-ernance of nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach andMartin Counties.

3. Seminars for grant makers to help them expand and dis-seminate philanthropic resources and make an impact onthe quality of philanthropy, given by the Donor�s Forum.

4. The Caregiving, Assistance, Research, Education andSupport JLBR Project will provide: Caregiving SupportGroup sessions and resource information.

5. A family interventionist (social worker providing arange of crisis intervention and other services to localfamilies) will be based at the Center and will serve target-ed areas in our community. The social worker will be anemployee of Children�s Place at Home Safe.

6. A new home for the Junior League of Boca Raton!

Our history continues to unfold and we as League mem-bers will continue to serve the community, seeking tochart a better course for the generations to come.

As I reflect on the year�s accomplishments, my memoriesare enriched with thoughts of the individuals involved in aparticular project or initiative. These friendships, formedwhile volunteering, are what makes our organization andour efforts so special. We are so fortunate to share thesetimeless friendships!

The Junior League of Boca Raton is filled with incredible,inspiring women. I cannot leave without giving my ownawards to people who have made the year inspiring - and fun:

The Of Course, We Can Do That Award:Kara Strobis Donvito, MichelleDuffy, Ingrid Kennemer, Kris Killip,Brooke Liberty, Lynn MacDougall,Heather McMechan, Donna Mock,Cheryl Scardina, Katrina Steinbeck

The Good Sense Award: Tricia Anderson, Carolyn Angstadt,Carolyn Arnold, Michelle Aucamp, Alyson Baugh,Daphne Maingot, Taylor Milhalko, Jackie Reeves,Michelle Rubin, Ann Schauer, Lisa Warren

The Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award: Renee Feder,Sharon McGuire, Diane Nestor, Carole Putman, Lee AnnRyan, Denise Zimmerman

The It Is Important to Get it Done RightAward: Debbie Abrams, Chrissy Biagotti,Countess Henrietta de Hoernle, LindaHalstead, Wanda Harrold, Mary Lavalle,Angi Miller, Robin Philpit, Kristen Ross,Carrie Rubin, Michele Weizer Simon,Carolyn Hock Smith, Michele Toomey

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The I�ll Do Whatever You Need Award: Lisa Bariso, NancyDockerty, Juliette Fuller, Emily McMullin, Mary JoNobles, Brooke Qualk, Marcella Roberts

The Full of Great Ideas Award: Kathy Adkins, JeanneBrander, Robin Deyo, Susan Diener, Pam Disher, LeslieJackson, Teri Kennedy, Lynn Lawless, Ellen Malone,Susan Mersch, Mary Jo Nobles, Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Andrea Pennisi, Christina Anderson-Romiza,Holly Studt, Laura Stoltz, Karen Wadowicz

The I Am Forever In Your Debt Award:Pattie Damron, Linda Davidson, LisaMulhall, Kathleen Rhodes, AnneVegso, Pam Wirt

The Good Humor Award: AnneHenderson, Nancy Schwaderer

A special thanks to the wonderful2002-2003 Board of Directors and to your families forsharing you with me and the League. I will cherish thisyear and the past ten for a lifetime. To the membership,you are in awesome hands with Carolyn Arnold and herwonderful Board to guide you! Carolyn is a doer, athinker, an advocate, a leader and a friend.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of you who gaveyour time and expertise to the Junior League of BocaRaton. To all Actives, New Members and Sustainers . . .thank you!

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your pres-ident and represent our League as one of the 296 Leaguesthroughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and GreatBritain that belong to the Association of Junior LeaguesInternational, Inc. Almost 200,000 women are workingtowards a common mission and have been doing so for101 years. I witnessed and experienced firsthand personalgrowth, the power of purpose, passion in addressingLeague and community needs, and the realization of thepotential of women. This year has been an exceptionalopportunity and I thank you for allowing me to have thisexperience of a lifetime.

It has been a trail blazing year for our League and I amproud - as the proverb says - of the �tracks� that we haveleft behind. I am also inspired by our plans for next yearand beyond - and by the knowledge that our League willcontinue to cultivate the leaders and volunteers who willassure that our community�s families will have a brightertomorrow!

With immense respect,

PattieDamron


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FEATURE ARTICLE

MOMMY DEAREST OR MOMMY MADDEST? BY ANNE HENDERSON

If you have been following my column(which I�m sure you have) you mightremember that I am the world�s oldestfreshman � at least until I work up thecourage to take the GRE and actuallyget accepted into graduate school. Oneof my professors in a multi-cultural edu-cation class passed out topics for aresearch paper. My topic? Women and

Their Role in Society. When I got over the shock of realizingthat as a woman I am considered a minority (aren�t we over50%of the population?), I thought � �Great! How easy!� I ama woman, after all (and God knows I have more experience at itthan most of my classmates.) Piece of cake. As I started myresearch, I was struck by the fact that most of it was not exact-ly positive. It was really hard to find an article on how great itis to be a woman today. This was a real surprise to me, as I havealways enjoyed and appreciated womanhood. There are somereally great things � you get doors opened for you, you don�thave to lift heavy objects, you get to have children, not to men-tion that the shoes are much better, and men don�t (usually) geta wide range of choice in the handbag arena. I have pretty muchbeen happy. Of course, I have to take into consideration thatmost of the people that take the time to write essays, doresearch, and get posted on the Internet have a serious beef butyou have to wonder � how did we get so angry?

In my research, I found quite a few reasons to be a little testy -some of which are:

! We now have a very conflicted role in society. At one timeour path was clear � we got married, had kids, and devotedour time to being a good wife and mother. Although therewere not as many choices, society validated and respectedthe role. As women have fought for equality in the work-force, the battle on the home front has not yet been won.Although 55% of women in America earn over 50% of theirfamily�s income, women still do the majority of the house-work. We are tired! Women that don�t work outside thehome have their own cross to bear, because instead of beingrevered, staying home is equated with doing nothing. �Idon�t remember� one of my friends said �a conversationwhere I agreed that he would support me in exchange for mydoing everything else � it just evolved. I gave up my 40 houra week job for a 24/7 job - it�s just not fair.�

! In 47 of the 50 states women do not have unequivocal legalright to half of her family�s assets, nor does her unpaid workentitle her to any ownership of the primary breadwinner�sincome. (Note to self: move to California, Louisiana or NewMexico if husband really gets cranky).

! Social Security does not allow credit for the unpaid years awoman spends at home with her child. Ironically, if a nanny

is employed to care for a child, she would earn social securi-ty credits, but a mother taking care of her own child does not.Unless a woman is otherwise �employed,� she is also notentitled to unemployment insurance or workman�s compen-sation or even tax-free contributions to her IRA. The onlysafety net available to women that lose their source of sup-port is welfare. (Note to self: be nicer to husband.)

! Although the gap is closing � women still do not get paiddollar for dollar the same wage as men.

! Men do not have to agonize over the choice to go back towork and have a wonderful fulfilling career, or stay at homeand devote their time to their children. Some men do chooseto stay home with their kids and do a great job, but societydoes not expect it of them. My husband is a wonderfulfather, but he doesn�t feel guilty when he walks out the doorin the morning �the children never ask him why he isn�troom mother or driving for the field trip � they just don�texpect for him to be at any but the most important schoolevents. He is guilt free while I am driven primarily out ofguilt.

! We have noticed that our husbands (for the most part � thereare a few exceptions) have a little bit more free time than wedo. Taking out the garbage and killing the occasional pal-metto bug does not seem to nearly take up as much time as,say, doing 15 loads of laundry, cooking meals, driving toschool, sports events, handling family trips, taking care ofpets, unloading the dishwasher, helping with homework . . .anyway you get the idea. My husband sometimes tells me(when I am hard at work after 10:00 p.m.) �Hey, honey don�tworry about it.� One time I snapped: �well, yes that maywork in your world, but it doesn�t in mine - because you arenot saying don�t worry about it because you will do it, youare saying don�t worry about it because I can do it tomorrow.Well, I have a full day tomorrow and if I don�t do this now itwill just put me behind the eight ball tomorrow.� Sometimesmy husband must think I am like Dino from the Flintstones� (arh rah rah rah rah! arh rah rah rah rah!)

! I am finding out that my mother was right. About every-thing. That makes me the maddest of all.

I don�t mean to come across as a malcontent or a man-hater.Actually I love my life � I chose it and I�d choose it again in aheartbeat. And I love my husband. But like many women thatI know, I am a perfectionist with a too full schedule, and oftenI work on what is most urgent instead of what is most impor-tant. I don�t take the time to work on things I want to work on� things for myself or the community. I don�t want to get to theend of my life and have people say, �Well, she had a cleanhouse� as if that was all I accomplished. (Note to self � no dan-ger there!) Maybe if we took the time to focus on what is trulyimportant to us we wouldn�t be so mad.

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MEMBER OF THE MONTH

HATS OFF TO . . .Lou Ann Such, Nancy Schwaderer and Judy Hilsmier fordoing such a wonderful and entertaining job of keeping theSustainers (and Actives) informed.

Robin Philpit for always going above and beyond the call ofduty with her job as layout specialist for The Bridge.

Sonya Meurer, Anne Henderson and Suzanne Spinelli fortheir hard work throughout the year on the PublicationsCommittee.

DIAD committee for all their hard work coordinating 40 DIAD

Events for over 200 of our Active and Associate Active LeagueMembers, and giving back over 800 hours into the community!

Carolyn Arnold for opening her home to the MSAT Committeeand for personally listening to the annual survey results.

Mary Jo Nobles who taught an amazing well informedAdvance Palm Pilot training.

Karen Wadowicz for her tremendous effort toward the devel-opment of our amazing new fund development solicitationpacket.

CARING HEARTSThe Junior League of Boca Raton gratefully acknowledges thefollowing people and companies for their �Caring Hearts:�

A huge thank you to Sharon Schwartz, Esq., Ben Kennedy,Esq., and our fabulous in house attorney Pam Wirt, Esq. for

working on the contract to hire the General Contractor for theVegso Community Resource Center.

Norman Shapiro for helping us watch every step of the build-ing process.

CHAMPION GLIDES INTO JLBR BY PAMELA DISHER

Okay. I thought I had heard just abouteverything regarding all the differenttalents and gifts our members have.However, an email flashed over myscreen indicating that we have a trophywinning, international hang glideramong us! During the late �70�s andearly 80�s she was the first, and only,woman hang glider in her mother coun-try of Columbia. Perhaps her most

memorable flight was crossing France to Switzerland. On thereturn trip, the Italian government held her overnight on herway back to France. She had forgotten her passport and told theauthorities she �just flew in� to the country!

It is with this same great vigor that our Member of the Monthhas applied herself to her committee, In The Pines. It is withgreat pleasure I present Marcela Schneider. She has been anintegral component to In The Pines the entire year. Marcelanever thinks twice to make sure she is available to her chair andassistant chair. She continually extends her open arms andlovely home to her committee members.

Marcela is a first year active and is serving as Treasurer of hercommittee. Not only has she put together the budget informa-tion, she has assisted with each of the In the Pines events. Herdedication has led her to attend all but one committee meeting.Marcela has also stepped in to attend the In the Pines boardmeetings when her chair and assistant chair were unable to. Shenot only attended, but was an active participant with incredibleinsight in the future of In The Pines.

Marcela also has the gift of being a great motivator. Each com-mittee member has been touched by her ability of empower-ment. She has a fabulous sense of humor, is known for herfunny jokes and most of all, inspires those around her to moveahead in life. Marcela makes her fellow committee membersrealize they could be more than a wife, mother and employee ifthey only put their minds to it, focus and make it happen.

Perhaps she offers that advice based on her own womanlyadventures! Marcela is a dedicated and loving wife to her won-derful husband Michael and together they have three truly gift-ed boys: Stephan, Andre and Antoine. Although an architect bytrade, Marcela is working full-time bringing up her boys. Noeasy task between volunteering with their school, piano andviolin lessons, soccer, horseback riding and the many otherthings that come along with raising three boys!

It�s obvious that this is one driven lady�between volunteering,raising a family and hang gliding, we are honored to announcethat Marcela has stepped up to the plate to serve as co-chair ofthe In the Pines committee for the JLBR 2003/2004 year!

As In the Pines chair Lourdes Delfin shared with me, �Marcelahas made a commitment to serve the JLBR. I am sure she willexcel in her placement as she is an asset to both this organiza-tion and to the many friends she has made this year, especiallyme. She is admired by so many for so much.�

With Marcela�s constant positive attitude, leadership attributesand genuine concern for others, we are in for a great �glide� withMarcela steering! Congratulations and keep up the great work!


COMMITTEE NEWS

EPOCH HAS A SUCCESSFUL YEAR BY CANDACE BERRY-VAUGHN

A new Community Service project thisyear was EPOCH, one that many won-dered, �What is this project all about?�While I accepted the position ofCommittee Chair, I too had many ques-tions. Well having worked on this pro-ject, I can honestly say that it�s been avery rewarding experience. Programssuch as this are greatly needed in today�ssociety. Our youth are faced daily with

challenges that threaten to erode their spirit and ability to succeed.Too often children are made to feel unimportant thereby strippingthem of a sense of pride, self-respect and respect for others.

The EPOCH Kids Cultural Club is an outreach program thatteaches and encourages the youth of Delray Beach to understandthe importance of preparing for the future; to take pride in andappreciate their cultural history and heritage; and to develop anunderstanding of their world around them. The pilot programbegan on January 15, 2002, at the Village Academy in DelrayBeach, who invited EPOCH in to work with the youth in theirafter school program. The pilot was a success and got the atten-tion of parents, teachers and other schools in the area. There areseveral schools that are ready to incorporate the Kids CulturalClub into their programs, particularly since the State of Floridabegan to focus on teaching Florida history to 4th graders.

The Kids Cultural Club hasserviced 96 youth andseniors to date and is cur-rently holding sessions at theDelray Beach CommunityChild Care Center. The pro-gram has garnered wide-spread support including thegenerous support of the

Junior League of Boca Raton. The $5000 grant awarded toEPOCH in 2002 funded several components of the Kids Club.The first component focused on personal finance. The studentswere given ceramic piggy banks to decorate and personalize.Various activities and games were designed to strengthen andenhance their knowledge of the value of money. Such activities

included coin identification and theirvalues; the history of money, the con-cept of purchasing power and theimportance of saving. This compo-nent, along with the other subjectshelped to create a well-rounded selec-tion of activities for our youth.

Another component implemented thisyear was visual poise. Here the chil-dren learned the importance and value

of public presentations such as introductions, personal grooming,dining etiquette and public speaking. Currently, Epoch is spon-soring a series of trolley tours that will take our youth and seniorson a tour of the historical neighborhoods in Delray Beach as wellas other historical and cultural sites around the Boca Raton andDelray Beach area. The first of this tour series took place onMarch 19th and was well attended by children between the agesof 6 and 13. Several children had the opportunity to perfect andshowcase their skills inpublic speaking as theyconducted the tours of theSpady House Museumand the trolley tour.

For their first year of exis-tence, EPOCH has accom-plished a lot. I commendthe founders of EPOCH,and the Board of Directors for having the vision, desire, and com-mitment to fill an important void. Thank you for caring. Thankyou for making a difference.

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SIBLING SHELTER - BUILDING IS COMPLETE! BY LAUREN FORBES

Construction of the two new buildingsat The Children�s Place South is final-ly complete! The buildings are cleanand bright, with new tile floors andcolorful walls. Once the buildingshave been fully furnished, the specialresidents will be able to make theirmove! At that time, the existing shel-ter will be refurbished, and The

Children�s Place South can be expanded to include siblingsfrom newborns to 12 years.

This project could not have been completed without the gener-ous assistance of John Hock Enterprises, Inc. The contractingfirm worked with Carolyn Smith and the Junior League of BocaRaton�s Sibling Shelter Expansion Committee to help TheChildren�s Place at Home Safe expand the Boca Raton campus.Not only did the firm donate their services at cost, but they alsoutilized their contacts in the construction industry to obtain sup-plies and subcontracting at discounted rates! The Junior Leagueof Boca Raton wishes to thank John Hock Enterprises, Inc. fortheir expertise and generosity!

This year has also included many special occasions for shelterresidents and JLBR members. Halloween Trick or Treating,Christmas with Santa, and an Easter Egg Hunt brought shelterresidents and JLBR members together, thanks to DIAD and theSibling Shelter Expansion committee. DIAD has also started anew event this year; �Good Night at The Children�s Place.� Ithas been a great success, providing members with hands-oncommunity experience as they spend the evening at the shelterpreparing dinner, reading books, and tucking-in the kids.

Next year�s Sibling Shelter Expansion committee will finalizethe refurbishing and expansion of The Children�s Place South.They will plan a Grand Opening of the new shelter to celebratethe accomplishments of all those who contributed to the project.JLBR members will also be involved in creating age-appropri-ate programming for the new residents. For example, SusanMersch has offered to start a Girl Scout troop at the shelter thisfall! Although the construction will be complete, the JLBRcommittee will continue to work to make the expansion asmooth transition for The Children�s Place at Home Safe, and acomfortable home for its residents!

AVDA - YEAR IN REVIEW BY LISA BARISO

The AVDA Child Care Center commit-tee had a rewarding month in October,Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Weshared with members the reality of theamount of abuse taking place in ourarea. We continue to ask members to beaware of signs of abuse within theirfamily and friends. Also, at the Octobergeneral membership meeting we col-

lected clothes for the mothers and children of AVDA, and allitems were greatly appreciated. At the end of the month com-mittee members as well as some actives and sustainers enjoyeda beautiful Saturday morning walk along the beach, while par-ticipating in the AVDA Walk-a-thon.

Our committee had a delightful time designing and creating the

Child Care Center. We picked out tables, chairs, games, toys,rugs, cribs, bookshelves, books, and much, much more. Wealso secured an artist to paint murals of storybook characters onthe walls. We contacted several furnishing and supply compa-nies, and we are still working on final pricing. The actual cen-ter will not be completed for several months, so we still haveplenty of time to work on getting better pricing and donations.

We would like to thank all the members who were so generousin donating to our Easter basket collection. The women andchildren of AVDA were so appreciative of the baskets we pre-sented them. We thank you for everything you all have done forthe women and children of AVDA and hope you will continueto support them next year.

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LEARNING & EXPERIENCE - MY THOUGHTS BY LOURDES M. DELFIN

I began my journey as the Chair for In the Pines in the Summerof 2002. I was eager to learn and accomplish the goals set forthe year and knew it could be done with the talented group ofmembers placed on my committee. I remember wanting tomake a difference, to bring new ideas to realization and to helpmake each member a better volunteer.

I was particularly excited to Chair this committee because it hadbeen my volunteer commitment for the past two years and I hadbecome attached to the children and families within this partic-ular community. Overseeing the final stages of the constructionof In the Pines South through 2003 was partially my motiva-tion; however, I quickly learned that my other motivation wasto extend my volunteerism goals and also to form new friend-ships with other women who shared a similar need to serve. Ilearned that I was not alone as a woman trying to make a dif-ference and that I could work as a leader, mentor and friend tohelp other women add meaning to their community projectsthrough the Junior League.

One of my goals was to add excitement to my committee and tocontinually acknowledge the support they give to the JuniorLeague and their specific community project. In turn, the mem-bers worked harder to complete their individual and group goalsand everyone gained worthwhile skills providing assistance toa community in need.

I am saddened to step down as Chair of In the Pines because the

experience I have gained has been priceless; however, as theChair, I realize my contribution to my committee membersserved its purpose and I must step down and turn over the nextexciting year to two well-trained members and a new active for2003-2004.

Thank you to the In the Pines members, Adriana, Jaime, Jane,Jorganna, Karen, Marcela, Stacy, Stephanie and Suzanne andalso to the new actives, Diana, Emily, Heather, Jennifer, Kathy,Lori and Loretta for all the hard work you have put into makingthis committee succeed throughout the year. I will not forgetthe great service you have done and admire each and every oneof you for being a great individual and woman volunteer.

I am looking forward to nurturing the new friendships I havestarted and expect we will all learn and experience more thanwe ever dreamed in the future.

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COMMITTEE NEWS

CSF SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY BY LEE ANN MANCINI

Michelle Coggiola and I are very happy toserve as Co-Chairs of the CommunitySupport Fund (CSF). This has been avery trying year for our country and forour world. It has been wonderful tospread joy through the JLBR funds todeserving organizations.

We have given to 18 organizations so farthis year. They have

been thankful for the Junior League�s sup-port, since many of the non-profits have hadto cut their budgets.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve JuniorLeague of Boca Raton and the community inthis way. Michelle and I are looking forwardto continuing our service during 2003-2004League year.

Migrant Association of So. Florida & Caridad Health ClinicGold Coast Downs Syndrome Organization, Inc.

Florida StageGeorge Snow Foundation

Conservatory of Music at Lynn UniversityBoca Raton Elementary School

SOS Children�s Village

City of Boca Raton PoliceCommunity Neighborhood Helping

Boca Ballet TheatreWhispering Pines Elementary School

Association for Community CounselingProject Graduation at Spanish River High School

DeHoernle Alzheimer�s PavilionCarver Estates Youth Program

Project Graduation at Olympic Heights High SchoolYMCA

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COMMITTEE NEWS

CHILDREN�S ASSISTANCE ROCKS ON! BY JOANNE LOVEDAY BUTCHER

To show that we don�t mess around, westarted the year in August just to get ajump on the rest of you guys with abackpack affair. Five hundred back-packs were organized and loaded up bythe children at our three sponsored cen-ters to build excitement and get readyfor the new school year. We carriedthrough on that theme in cooperation

with Boca Raton Community Hospital and other healthcare ser-vices to provide immunizations, vision and hearing checks,blood pressure, blood sugar, & cholesterol screening as well.

Our committee provided the party: a great barbeque and enter-tainment with dancing and fun for all! Other fall activitiesincluded science experiments and flubber merrymaking withHigh Touch High Tech Programs.

We gave thanks with baskets overflowing with art supplies tocope with the sometimes stressful holiday season and includedmuch needed toiletries. Christmas was really party time! DixieManor, New Pines and the Youth Activity Center each receivedfabulous Holiday bashes with magicians, and a marvelous meal.Pictures with Santa were framed and the frames decorated bythe children to take home as their party favor.

A pizza party and ice cream social with Olympic gold metalwinner Alberto Salazar taught children at Dixie Manor the

importance of sticking with something even when it is difficult.Alberto didn�t eat any pizza the eve of the Junior League andTown Center sponsored 5K Run, but he admitted that he does.Spring time fun at the three centers include art supplies and artlessons at the Youth Activity Center (YAC,) busses to travel tooutside activities, another high touch high-tech science experi-ence, and �Escape School� - teaching children how to escapefrom dangerous situations. A Cake Walk Party and bake sale atNew Pines taught the Children money management and entre-preneurial skills.

Combining fun with learning important skills for disadvantagedchildren has taught the members of the Children�s AssistanceCommittee more than the little people we set out to assist. Agreat time was had by all in a terrific party atmosphere.

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COMMITTEE NEWS

THANKS FOR THREE GREAT YEARS BY JAMI N. GUTTENBERG

So after three great years on the Done InA Day Committee, of which I was Chairfor two, it�s time to move on. I can�tbelieve how quickly another Leagueyear has passed us by. The DIADCommittee worked so hard this year tocome up with new and creative opportu-nities for the Junior League to serve inthe Boca Raton and Delray

Communities. We offered 40 DIAD events, and had over 200League Members participate for over 800 hours of volunteerservice!

Of course Sandwich Day remained our most popular event, butthere was a new enthu-siasm from those whoparticipated in theCelebrity Chef Din-ners at Carver Estate.What a better way tovolunteer and be handson than to cook andserve these kids a hotmeal!

Our relationship with the Special Olympics of Palm BeachCounty grew as well this year. We provided volunteers for notone, not two, but three of their events! Can you imagine a bet-ter use of your time than cheering on one of these special chil-dren?

We did more with some of our own projects this year � therewere lots of opportunities for our members to spend some timeat Children�s Place. From taking the kids trick or treating onHalloween, to creating an Easter Egg Hunt, to just spendingsome time getting them ready for bed and reading bedtime sto-ries � just a few hours of your time means a lot to these kids.

The Internal P.R. Committee helped to spearhead another suc-cessful Toy Drive. We donated over 800 toys to EPOCH, InThe Pines, New Pines, The Youth Activity Center, Dixie Manor,

and the Family Visitation Center. We played a key role in con-junction with the newly formed �Spirit of Giving Committee�to make sure that every child from all the nonprofit organiza-tions in the area had a toy from Santa this Christmas. What anamazing feeling it was to walk in the Barton Center and seesuch a great collaboration of effort thanks to Barbara Schmidt!

Habitat for Humanity Building and Collegiate Dinner, theCROS Volunteer Party, the Schepens Eye Institute Symposium,the In The Pines Sports Day and the Wellness Fair rounded outour year with �oldies but goodies� for DIAD.

We�ve tried very hard to come up with DIAD opportunities inwhich our members could walk away thinking that they havereally made a contribution, and how they spent their time real-ly meant something to someone. For all of you that did morethan one DIAD this year � thank you for your volunteerism andwe look forward to awarding a great prize to that lucky personthat did the most this year at the May Dinner Meeting! Thankyou to Project Development for being the first committee tohave all the members complete their DIAD!

And last but not least thank you to the entire DIAD Committeefor working so hard and making it a fun year at the same time!

So to next year�s chair, Nancy Dockerty and chair elect StacyLovit - I hand you over the reigns, and hope you have as greatan experience as I have. Look for me standing in line at theSeptember General Membership Meeting to sign up for myDIAD (or maybe I�ll just use the web site!)

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COMMITTEE NEWS

COOKBOOK - WHAT A YEAR! BY NICOLE MUGAVERO

WOW! What an amazing year! This year�s cookbook commit-tee started and ended on high notes. We want to thank all of youfor your help in making this another successful year for Savorthe Moment. We feel that success is built on friendship andtrust. All of the information to follow in this article could nothave been written without the friendships we�ve made both inthe League and in our community. We extend our thanks andgratitude to everyone who has helped to make this a profitableyear for Savor the Moment.

It started with the photo shoot for Coastal Living magazine fea-tured in the December/January 2003 issue. The �story line�featured a party hosted by Michelle and Rick Rochon celebrat-ing the success of Savor the Moment with Cindy Krebsbach,Lynn Holcomb and their �JLBR� friends. It was an excitingfew days working with the staff of Coastal Living. Sales of thecookbook have been on the rise since the release of that article.We are also happy to announce that we received applications formembership to our League as a result of the article.

You might say this is the year of �firsts� for Savor the Moment.

After much research in past years, this year�s committee haspursued some avenues not yet traveled. This was the first yearof a National P/R campaign for Savor the Moment. While it ishard to track tangible sales on a monthly basis, sales have con-tinued to be strong and steady. It was also the first year thatSavor the Moment has �swapped� cookbooks with otherLeagues in the country. As we all by now should own a copy ofSavor the Moment, we felt it was time to explore the option ofoffering other League�s cookbooks to our League. Theresponse from all of you was overwhelmingly successful! Oursales have been tremendous and we thank all of you for yoursupport again in this new endeavor.

The League has also had a �first� in the new member class, wehave received several wonderful additions to our committee.These new members jumped right in and have been helpful tous in achieving our ultimate goal for the year which is MEET-ING OUR GOAL! We are so proud to announce that we metour goal as of March 25!

But it doesn�t stop there. At the end of March we held ourSpring Cookbook Caravan and sold over six cases as well ascultivated relationships with new and existing accounts.

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COMMITTEE NEWS

FUNDING THE FUTURE BY PATTIE DAMRON

The JLBR Capital Campaign is aliveand well. The beginnings of the newVegso Community Resource Centerwill soon be visible on the property at261 N.W. 13th Street. Our constructionplans have passed the public worksreview and our General Contractor,Kaufman Lynn, applied for permittingon April 1. The demolition of the exist-

ing structure on the property should be completed in the nextmonth and the construction will begin soon thereafter.Hopefully by this time next year we will be welcoming thecommunity into our new home!

The Campaign has currently raised over $1.5 million and is still

actively seeking funds to furnish and endow this fabulous facil-ity. As you know, the Center will enable the League to expandour services to the community by providing the space to offertraining seminars for other nonprofits, housing a grant library, acare-giver resource center, and an office for a social workerwho will serve the families of our community projects. We stillneed your help!

I hope you will take this opportunity to help us shape the futureof our League and the community by making a donation to thiswonderful project. All League members who make a gift to theCenter before October 1, 2003 will be recognized on a specialMembership Plaque that will be installed in a place of honor inthe Community Room. All contributions are welcome andgreatly appreciated. We would love to have 100% participation!

TRINKETS & TREASURES GOES OUT WITH A BANG BY CARRIE RUBIN

My witty and creative writing co-chairDenise Zimmerman has asked me toguest write the column again. She justhad a baby boy and oh is he a looker!

I ran into a League member the otherday, she asked �Carrie, how did Thriftdo?� and I responded exuberantly thatwe made $40,000! Her response backwas �40,000 on junk!� Well, yes and

no. Our goal was to make $30,000, which we exceeded. Thereason why we exceeded is because of the ingredients that wentinto making that profit was more than just thrift. Our commit-tee set out on a progressive campaign to seek underwriters andwe were very successful! We also got our invitations under-written. Next project was our silent auction for which wesolicited over 60 items. This was a great moneymaker sinceeverything was donated. We reaped the benefits and raisednearly $10,000! We also had new vendor tables which we soldat $150 each. This was a late project we took on, but we werestill successful in selling 13 tables. We also had a raffle, �Showme the Money,� which generated profits. For the expenses wedid have to incur, we solicited many proposals, a key in negoti-ating when you have people that want the business. Watching

your expenses is a key ingredient to the bottom line when doinga fundraiser. Now on to the junk! Yes, we did make over$20,000 on our many trinkets and treasures that filled the gym.We have all of you to thank for your wonderful donations.

The most important ingredient to a successful fundraiser is thecommittee. The committee was made up with smart, hard-working and dedicated women. Trinkets &Treasures committeereported to the Finance Council whose members included thePresident, President-Elect, Treasurer, the fundraiser chairs andwas chaired by Sharon McGuire, V. P. of Finance. This is wherea lot of ideas and groundwork is done before we go to commit-tee meetings. Thank you to the Finance Council for all yourhelp and support and especially those three hour meetings!Thank you to our President, Cindy Krebsbach, who took anactive role in caring about our needs, offering great ideas, mak-ing baskets for the auction, having the time to talk whenever wecalled, being a great cheerleader and supporter and spending thewhole weekend during our event running around taking picturesand just simply helping out. What a great role model she is!

I am grateful for the friends I made and satisfied on the impactthe League made in the community with this successful sale!

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON

WWaallll ooff HHoonnoorr*Partnerships with the following generous donors are acknowledged with gratitude by

Funding The Future: Meeting Community Needs Campaign

Premier PartnersVegso Family Foundation

Countess Henrietta de Hoernle

Regal Partners

Majestic Partners

Noble Partners

Distinguished Partners

Exceptional Partners

Celebrated Partners

Admiralty BankJames & Marta BatmasianBoca Raton Resort & Club

City of Boca Raton

Daphne Seybolt CulpeperMemorial Foundation

Sylvie & Bernard GodinReiling Family Foundation

Rutherford, Mulhall & WargoMr. & Mrs. G. Robert Sheetz

Elizabeth C. TaggartDr. & Mrs. Keith C. Wold

Kathy & Paul AdkinsCarolyn & Charles Arnold

Yvonne S. BoiceMr. & Mrs. Robert Bok

Norman, Jeanne & Joey BranderMarina & Jim Chaney

Dr. & Mrs. Robert CraskeCarolyn & Rodney Cunningham

Pattie & Richard DamronSusan & Edward Diener

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Kennedy, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Michael Krebsbach

Wendy & Ralph KulbergMr. & Mrs. Paul LawlessKenneth & Tammie Page

Ron & Brooke QualkMr. & Mrs. Richard C. Rochon

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ruzika

Mayor & Mrs. Steven AbramsCamiccia-Arnautou Charitable Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony ComparatoComerica Private Banking

Caron & Bob Dockerty

Thomas & Rita HeadMr. & Mrs. Douglas Ingalls

Bette & John MillerCarole & Charles PutmanMr. & Mrs. Robert Rubin

Skip & Laura StoltzCatherine C. Toomey

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher WarrenMrs. Eleanor Zaccagnini

Aaron Arnold Memorial Fund Dr. & Mrs. Steven Alman

Caroline & Rodney AngstadtSheila and David Aucamp

Lisa & George BarisoThe Bloomindale’s Fund ofthe Federated Foundation

Michele & James BroadfootJeff & Joanne Butcher

Tami & Steve ConstantineDr. & Mrs. James Cook

Stephanie Vernon CritchfieldMary & Frank Csar

Joyce & Thomas DeVitaMr. & Mrs. David Blaine Dickenson

Lindsay & Paul DuvalEdwards Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Scott ElkRenee & David Feder

Lauren ForbesMarc B. Franklin

Kimberly & Jay GaleotaMr. & Mrs. James GeneroMichael & Lucille Gioia

Lori & Greg GloverLouise & John Glover

Patsy Chamberlain HedrickBarbara & Doug Hill

Judith & Donald C. HilsmierJacobsons Stores, Inc.

Debora & Ward KelloggBeth King & Bill Hager

Dr. & Mrs. Edwin B. KornblueMary C. Lavalle

Janet & Vince LittleJanie & Duncan Lott

Mr. & Mrs. David E. Mackey, IIIMr. & Mrs. Christopher MalfitanoMr. & Mrs. Richard Malone

Mr. & Mrs. Guy ManciniMary & Joe Meloy

Merrill LynchRobert & Anna Morgan

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Mulhall, IIINew Member Class 2002Mary Jo & Randy Nobles

Northern Trust BankMr. & Mrs. Kevin W. OliverMr. & Mrs. Michael OwenBarbara & Michael PhillipKarl & Dorothy Preusse

Edie Marie K. & David T. RattnerJacqueline Reeves

Ann and Charlie RutherfordSusan & Joe SaxtonAnastasia Schauer

Thomas & Constance ScottDr. Michele Weizer Simon

Mr. & Mrs. Carter StricklandMr. & Mrs. Thomas Ternus

Jennifer Baur TomazinMr. & Mrs. Richard Thompson

Julia A. TrevarthenLisa & Timothy WarrenJohn & Susan Whelchel

Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Zimmerman

* Represents gifts of $1,000 and over

Jacob Burns Foundation Schmidt Family Foundation

Janice V. Middlebrook Mary McCarty, District IV County Commissioner

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Newman

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Aaron Arnold Memorial FundMayor & Mrs. Steven Abrams

Kathy & Paul AdkinsAdmiralty Bank

James & Marta BatmasianDr. & Mrs. Steven AlmanTricia & David Anderson

Caroline & Rodney AngstadtCarolyn & Charles ArnoldSheila & David Aucamp

Carol AuerbachLisa & George Bariso

James & Marta BatmasianJeanne & Gene Bauer

Amy BlakeThe Bloomindale’s Fund of the

Federated FoundationBoca Raton Resort & Club

Yvonne S. BoiceMr. & Mrs. Robert Bok

Jeanne & Norman BranderCathie Braun

Michele & James BroadfootJulie & Thomas BuserJeff & Joanne Butcher

Camiccia-Arnautou CharitableFoundation

Julianne CarelliPatti Carpenter

Marina & Jim ChaneyCity of Boca Raton

Comerica Private BankingPolly Cochran

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony ComparatoTami & Steve ConstantineDr. & Mrs. James Cook

Shirley CousinsDr. & Mrs. Robert B. CraskeStephanie Vernon Critchfield

Mary & Frank CsarCarolyn & Rodney Cunningham

Pattie & Richard DamronLaurie Dankowski

Daphne Seybolt CulpeperMemorial Foundation

Melinda Dehoff

Joyce & Thomas DeVitaMr. & Mrs. David Blaine DickensonMr. & Mrs. Robert Dickinson

Susan & Edward DienerCaron & Bob Dockerty

Suzie T. DonovanMr. & Mrs. Robert Dreker

Lindsay & Paul DuvalLinda Eckelson

Edwards FoundationEllen Elam

Mr. & Mrs. Scott ElkMs. Laura Eppert

Mr. & Mrs. David FederMr. & Mrs. Michael Fimiani

Adriana FinnvoldElizabeth T. Fitzsimmons

Lauren K. ForbesMarc B. Franklin

Kimberly & Jay GaleotaMr. & Mrs. James GeneroMichael & Lucille Gioia

Lori & Greg GloverLouise & John Glover

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard GodinCynthia Goldberg

Linda B. GunnLisa Harmer

Thomas & Rita HeadPatsy Chamberlain Hedrick

Stacy HighBarbara & Doug Hill

Judith & Donald C. HilsmierCountess Henrietta de Hoernle

Diane S. HopkinsMr. & Mrs. Douglas Ingalls

In Rem SolutionsJacob Burns Foundation

Jacobson Stores, Inc.Linda Deery Jennings

Patricia JosephDebora & Ward Kellogg

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Kennedy, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. A. Hopkins Kennemer, Jr.

Kristine & Mark KillipBeth King & Bill Hager

Dr. & Mrs. Edwin B. KornblueHenry & Christine Kraft

Dr. & Mrs. Michael KrebsbachWendy & Ralph Kulberg

Mary C. LavalleMr. & Mrs. Paul Lawless

Janet & Vince LittleJanie & Duncan Lott

Marsha LoveDorothy MacDiarmid

Mr. & Mrs. David E. Mackey, IIIFrancesca Maines

Mr. & Mrs. Richard MaloneMr. & Mrs. Christopher Malfitano

Mr. & Mrs. Guy ManciniIrene Marino Memorial Fund

Mary McCarty, District IV County Commissioner

Jeri McDonnellSharon McGuire

Mary & Joe MeloyMerrill Lynch

Janice V. MiddlebrookBette & John Miller

Robert & Anna MorganJoan Mosely

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Mulhall, IIIMr. & Mrs. Frank NewmanNew Member Class 2002

Diane NestorMary Jo & Randy Nobles

Northern Trust BankMr. & Mrs. Kevin W. OliverMr. & Mrs. Michael OwenKenneth & Tammie Page

Virginia & Peter PageSharon PaggiLouise ParkerAnna ParrotHelen Peck

Michael & Barbara PhillipTom & Robin Philpit

Karl & Dorothy PreussePublix Super Market Charities

Carole & Charles PutmanRon & Brooke Qualk

Edie Marie K. & David T. RattnerMichelle Reider

Jacqueline ReevesReiling Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Richard RochonEleanora K. Rolfe

Mr. & Mrs. Robert RubinAnn & Charlie Rutherford

Rutherford, Mulhall & WargoMr. & Mrs. Stephen Ruzika

Susan & Joe SaxtonThomas & Constance Scott

Anastasia SchauerSchmidt Family Foundation

Betty SchulzMrs. Marsha B. Searcy

Mr. & Mrs. G. Robert SheetzSimms Family FoundationDr. Michele Weizer Simon

Elizabeth SmallLisa M. SmithSharon Smith

Michelle StuartLaura & Skip Stoltz

Mr. & Mrs. Carter StricklandSunrise Rotary Club of Delray Beach

Diana SwordsElizabeth C. Taggart

Heide TaylorMr. & Mrs. Thomas Ternus

Mr. & Mrs. Richard ThompsonJennifer Bauer TomazinCatherine C. ToomeyJulia A. Trevarthen

Mr. & Mrs. Peter VegsoLuAnn M. Warner-ProkosLisa & Timothy Warren

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher WarrenJohn & Susan Whelchel

Terry WhittemoreDr. & Mrs. Keith C. Wold

Dale & Jim WorkmanMrs. Eleanor Zaccagnini

Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Zimmerman

Capital Campaign Donors as of April 1st, 2003Thank you to all the donors listed below for taking a leadership role in the Funding the Future, Meeting Community Needs campaign.

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WALL OF HONOR CATEGORIES

Premier Partners........................................$100,000 and aboveRegal Partners ..........................................$50,000 to $99,999Majestic Partners ......................................$25,000 to $49,999Noble Partners ..........................................$10,000 to $24,999Distinguished Partner....................................$5,000 to $9,999Exceptional Partners ......................................$3,000 to $4,999Celebrated Partners ......................................$1,000 to $2,999

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COMMITTEE NEWS

WELCOME OUR NEWEST JL MEMBERS BY KRISTINA HILSON

This past year has been a great one!Membership Development has success-fully brought over 90 dynamic ladies tothe Junior League of Boca Raton. Eachnew member has so much to contributeto their community and will prove to bean asset in the future. Thank you toeach and every committee member foryour hard work, commitment andsmiles during the past year. Now let�s

welcome our newest members:

April Adler is from Fort Lauderdale and is a stay at home moth-er. She moved here 10 years ago, after finishing culinary artsschool in Louisville, Kentucky. April and her husband Waynewere married two years ago and have a one year old son, Grant.

Laurie Alexson is from Rye, New Hampshire. She has a B.S.degree in Marketing. She has been married to her husbandMichael for seven years and they have a son named Tyler whois 3½ years old. Laurie enjoys tennis, travel and learning howto cook.

Kim Anglemyer is from Boca Raton. She went to St. Andrew�sHigh School and Vanderbilt University. She now teaches firstgrade at St. Andrew�s. Kim and her husband Aaron are newly-wed. Kim likes to travel, snow ski, sail - just about any watersport. Kim�s sister Kristen Oliver and mom, Kay Cook areLeague members.

Ginger Armstrong is from Texas and has lived here for eightyears. Her husband Mark and she have been married for sixyears. They have two children, Jason 19 and Sarah 15. Gingeris a mother, wife and chef extraordinaire. Ginger enjoys writ-ing, reading, crafts, and cooking.

Kara Ayers is originally from Rhode Island. She attendedFlorida Atlantic University. Kara is a Sales Manager forIntercall. She has a Beagle named Kookie and enjoys running,tennis, travel and shopping.

Kristen Braaten is from Boca Raton. She attended DukeUniversity and was working in NYC in corporate finance, until9/11, when she moved back to work at the Kravitz Center forthe Performing Arts. Kristen enjoys boating, tennis, horsebackriding, and golf.

Elizabeth Becker, whose nickname is Lizzy, is from Vermont.She has lived here only six weeks with her fiancé Kevin Bush.Lizzy is a fourth grade and computer teacher at ClerisyAcademy. Lizzy hopes to open a shelter for abused cats.

Nicole Bloom Dion is from Fort Lauderdale and lives in EastBoca with her husband Ken. Nicole graduated from the U. ofSouth Florida and is an attorney with Gill & Associates inDelray Beach. Nicole enjoys cross-stitching and music.

Rebecca Brown is from Atlanta, Georgia and has been herealmost eight years. Rebecca attended Jacksonville State Univer-sity and is in Medical Sales with Millennium, Inc. Rebeccalikes to travel, food and wine, the arts, and exercise.

Lisa Buck is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She attended U.of Florida where she met her husband of seven years, Lawrence.They have two children, Elisabeth 6 and Griffin 3. Lisa is orga-nizing a �Mommy & Me� for Junior League members.

Kathryn Burnett is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shemoved here in August 2002 for a new job opportunity. Kathrynhas her graduate degree from Teachers College at ColumbiaUniversity, and is a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Clerisy Acade-my. Kathryn enjoys yoga, singing, reading, and is involvedwith her church.

Anouk Danan grew up in LaJolla, California. She is herebecause of family and recently graduated from law school. Sheattended FAU and New England School of Law. Anouk is nowanxiously awaiting her BAR results, cross your fingers. Anoukenjoys running, tennis, traveling and reading.

Geraldine Drpic was born in Houston, Texas. She lived in NewYork and moved here with family after 9/11. Geraldine has hergraduate degree from Georgia School of Psychology and is anAccount Executive with Venue Advertising. She enjoys pho-tography, reading, working with kids, and going to car shows.

Amanda Faust is from several different places, but lived inAlaska the longest, so she�s here to warm up. She attendedFAU and is a medical office manager. Amanda enjoys window-shopping and organizing.

Michelle Harry is from southern Virginia and moved here twoyears ago with husband Jeff. She attended college in Virginiaand worked in the spa business. Michelle is now taking care ofher 1-year-old son, Mason. She enjoys golf, horseback ridingand travel.

Fabiola Hooker was born in Central America and raised inMiami. She relocated to Boca two years ago to open a branchfor Charles Schwab & Co. where she is the manager. Sheattended FIU in Miami and likes shopping, interior design, aer-obics, and reading.

Judy Hores was born in Taiwan. She attended FAU and is asales representative for Intercall. Judy enjoys outdoor sports,shopping and reading.

Leslie Keyes is from Michigan. Work and family brought her toBoca Raton. Leslie attended the University of Michigan andis a financial planner for Wachovia Bank. Her hobbies are

shopping and traveling.. . . continued on page 21

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COMMITTEE NEWS

Elizabeth King has been in Florida for 10 years. She is an aspir-ing Broadway actress/singer, and is currently working as a major accounts manager for Danka Office Imaging. She has been mar-ried to her husband Brett for two years and enjoys sculpting.

Amy Klopp is from Winter Haven, Florida and works for theOffice Depot Corp. as an assistant buyer. Amy is a �Noles fan- since she attended Florida State University. Amy�s,Rottweiler, Georgia is four-years-old. She enjoys volunteering,shopping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Sarah McCallum is from Portland, Maine. She moved herewith her fiancé two years ago. She attended Boston Universityand is currently in sales with Avalon Research. Her hobbiesinclude tennis, cooking, reading, exercising and accomplishingeach goal she sets.

Denise O�Sullivan is from Merrick, New York and has beenhere for nine years. She attended graduate school at FloridaAtlantic University and is the Human Resources Manager atHome Depot. She has been married to Robert for fifteen yearsand their first child is due in September. Denise enjoys reading,the beach, travel and power walking.

Diane Provo is from Fort Lauderdale and currently lives inDelray Beach with her husband James. They have a 10-month-old baby named Reagan Townes. Diane is a stay at home momand dedicated to community service. Diane attended FloridaState University and enjoys reading, skiing, travel and food andwine.

Alicia Riggins is from Jacksonville and attended Florida StateUniversity. She moved to Boca for a job one and half years ago.She�s an Associate Buyer for Office Depot. She enjoys travel-ing, concerts, and spending time with family and friends.

Katie Rudd is originally from New York. She and her husbandDouglas moved here one year ago. Katie is a stay at home momfor George almost four, James who is two years old, and Oliviawho is six months. Katie really enjoys reading and would liketo get her Ph. D. to teach at college level. She would also liketo travel around the world, preferably by boat.

Jennifer Shesser is from Newport Beach, California and hasbeen here since 1994. She attended the University of SouthernCalifornia and has been married to Vince for four years.Jennifer is a Patient Services Director for a plastic surgeon andhas two dogs, Baily a cocker spaniel and Hefner a Maltese.Jennifer likes travel, boating and surfing.

Alice Stone Smith is from Key Biscayne and attended BarryUniversity where she earned her B.S. and M.S. degree. Alicemoved here five months ago because of her husband Tom�s job.She is a teacher and a mom to 15-month-old Riley.

Mary Glynn Toomey is from Boca Raton but spent the last eight

years in New England. She attended Boston College and juststarted her own company called MGT Electronics. Mary likesrunning and boating and is glad to be back in Boca meeting newpeople. She is the daughter of sustainer Kate Toomey and sis-ter-in-law of active Michele Toomey.

Samantha Vassallo is from Suffern, New York and has been inBoca for five years. She attended Fordham University and is afinancial planner with Wachovia Bank. She has been married toCliff for three years and has a one-year-old son, Nicholas. Shelikes travel, boating, and decorating.

Adriana Velasco was raised in Miami and has been here for thelast three years. She attended the University of Florida and is apurchasing manager at Sunbeam. She and her husband Ed havebeen married three years and look forward to starting a family.

Kristen Valasco is from Merrimack, New Hampshire andreturned to Boca in 1997. She attended Mount Ida College andis an information technology professional. Kristen was marriedto her college sweetheart on June 15, 2002. She enjoys reading,shopping, traveling and crafts.

Leslie White is originally from Troy, Michigan, and attendedFlorida State University where she received a B.S. degree inMarketing. She is a Sales Rep for International InternetConnections for Fortune 500 Companies. She has Bella herminiature Beagle. Leslie enjoys wake boarding, working out,reading, and relaxing at the beach.

Janie LLott561-391-8638

[email protected](a Junior League member)


IT�S A WRAP BY PAMELA DISHER

COMMITTEE NEWS

Well, ladies, it seems the end of ourJLBR year is upon us. What a fabulousyear it�s been!

Personally I have had the honor ofmeeting so many of the JLBR�s out-standing new members, members,actives, transfers and sustainers. We�vebeen able to acknowledge eleven out-standing members as our Members of

the Month. Each month I was amazed at the dedication, levelof commitment and special talents that each of our Members ofthe Month shared with our organization. It was truly a hum-bling experience to write the monthly articles!

Then, for the first time this year, we initiated the Members for aMinute. Another way that we were able to recognize membersthat have shown incredible contributions to their committees.We handed out over 70 tokens of appreciation, way to go ladies!

I was also able to share in the joy of over a dozen new babies.I learned of struggles and illnesses some of you were enduring.And sometimes I listened to you tell of a loved one you recent-ly lost. What stands in my mind, is how strong all of you are

and the loving support you had from family and friends.

We acknowledged our governance council by sending occa-sional emails noting how much their hard work and leadershipskills were appreciated. I then received emails back thankingme for thanking them, what a rewarding position this hasproven to be! You all are too much!

A special thank you to the board members and committee chairsthat directed me to all you wonderful women that were recog-nized. Thanks to the �little birdies� that sent me emails whensomeone needed a little cheering up or a special thank you. Abig thank you to Kris Killip, VP of Personnel, for her constantsupport and encouragement to take this position to a new level.Thank you to all the members that shared with me a piece oftheir lives. Thank you for allowing me to serve as one of yourMembers at Large.

Wishing all of you a safe and fun summer vacation! P.S.Remember to keep me posted of any unique summer plans, newbabies, engagements, marriages, deaths or other happenings. Weare planning another Summer Snippet column and need yourinput! Please send all your information to [email protected] or just give me a jingle at home, (561) 988-8091.

CANDY, BOAS & HALOS BY CHRISTINE KRAFT

What an exciting and busy year this hasbeen for the Internal PR Committee.Planning all those monthly meetingscould seem like hard work but when thecommittee gets along beautifully it isjust a lot of fun! We all had a great timewith our party atmosphere committeemeetings and became great friends.

Our committee had a few major accom-plishments this League year. Thanks to Cheryl Scardinia andMichelle Duffy�s negotiating skills we had a brand-new venue,The Renaissance Hotel, for our General Membership meetings.Both sides are pleased with the relationship and it will be ourvenue for next year.

At our November General Membership meeting we joinedforces with DIAD and were able to lend a helping hand to theirtoy drive and make it easier for our members to donate toys tochildren in need.

The entire membership showed their love for Sustainers at theFebruary General Membership meeting. The cookie cakesseemed to be a big hit.

We also added sponsorships in two levels and vendors at ourmeetings. This idea has been a huge success. Everyone seemedto enjoy getting a little shopping done before the meetings.With the proceeds our committee was able to provide delicious

finger food at every meeting. If you are interested in being avendor or a sponsor for the September meeting be sure to signup soon to hold your spot! You don�t want to miss out.

Our Socials were also successful. Everyone had a great time atThe Comedy Club in the fall and at 32 East to start the holidays.Our spring social at Carl�s almost sent us over the top. The pro-ceeds from our spring social went to the Vegso CommunityResource Center. How much fun can you have in a year? OurMay dinner meeting is the perfect way to end a fabulous year.

Every member of our committee spent lots of time making thisall possible. We know how hard you all work and wantedeveryone to feel appreciated. We sure loved every moment ofour party planning! This year has been a wonderful Leagueexperience.

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COMMITTEE NEWS

PR - WHAT AN INCREDIBLE YEAR BY JEANNIE BRANDER

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

I wanted to take this opportunity tothank my committee for all of their hardwork: Mary-Randolph Scott, DeborahDoischen, Kara Donvito, Beth Fleming,Cindy O�Neill.

Some of their accomplishments of thispast year are:

1. The new Junior League ad was created and used in variouspublications such as The Boca Raton Chamber ofCommerce Newsletter, newspapers, magazines.

2. Boca Raton Resort & Club�s Food and Wine AppreciationWeekend media coverage.

3. The Countess� spectacular birthday celebration

4. Mon Ami - Fundraiser opening media coverage.5. Savor the Moment media coverage.6. Volunteer Recruitment Press Releases to various news

medias.7. Trinkets & Treasurers media coverage.8. Publicized internally new Logo Issue.9. WVOY media coverage.10. A record 32 press releases out of the last 36 weeks were sent

to TV, magazine, and newspaper (areas covered were PalmBeach County, Broward County and Naples.)

Our primary goal was to educate the public regarding the suc-cessful projects that the League has accomplished which hasmade a big difference within our community!

For all 2002-2003 Board and Committee Chairs:

The end of the 2002-2003 League is here! Communicationbetween outgoing and incoming chairs is one of the keys to successof our League. Please know how much you are appreciated!

1. Please turn in your short and long reports to the Leagueoffice today!

2. Make a copy of the notebook that you are giving to the

incoming chair for our League Library. Label it and give itto Linda Halstead.

3. Turn in your key to the office if you are not going to be achair next year.

4. Sometime during the Month of May clean out your mailboxfor the next chair.

5. Schedule a date and place to sit down with the incomingchair to go over your long report and recommendations fornext year.

Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is now recog-nized as a legitimate medical condition that inmild to moderate form affects up to 85 percentof all women. Another 5 percent have symp-toms so severe that they interfere with theirwork, family or social life. It is possible foryou to find a monthly antidote that�s right foryou. It just might require a little experimenta-tion.

It�s a hormonal thing . . .

The symptoms of an impending period are reasonably obvious-some physical (bloating, acne, food cravings, muscle aches,weight gain, headache, breast tenderness, heart palpitations, anddisturbed sleep), others psychological (irritability, anxiety,mood swings, and poor concentration). Many women have acombination of complaints. Hormones are at the heart of thisconstellation of complaints. Scientists can�t identify exactlywhat the culprit is. One theory is serotonin, the happinessinducing brain chemical. Serotonin fluctuates at this time dur-ing the month causing rapid changes in your mood and energylevel. In several studies PMS sufferers who took Prozac orother serotonin-affecting antidepressants experienced a 50 per-cent or better improvement in symptoms.

Genetics, having a baby, starting or stopping birth control pillscould all trigger the onset of PMS. Most perplexing toresearchers is that many women experience an increase in PMSsymptoms as they age. One possible explanation for this ischanges in estrogen production causing greater swings in sero-tonin as a woman enters her 30�s. Another explanation suggestsit�s not that a woman�s symptoms intensify, but that her toler-ance lessens.

Do you have it?

At first, diagnosing PMS seems like a no-brainer: one or morephysical or psychological symptoms that regularly kick in with-in two weeks of the start of your period. But because a numberof medical problems - including thyroid deficiency, anemia,depression, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, and migraines

may also intensify in the days before your period, it is often dif-ficult to distinguish between other health issues and PMS.

If you suspect your pre-period blahs are attributable to PMS,your first step is to seek out a physician�s advice. An accuratediagnosis has two steps: your doctor needs to do a thoroughmedical and psychological history, and you should get a bloodtest to detect possible underlying health conditions like anunderactive thyroid. Second, you will probably be asked tokeep a detailed symptoms diary for a minimum of two months.

How it works: Your doctor supplies a list of dozens of symp-toms related to PMS, from irritability to fatigue. Every day,even on the days when you are not nearing your monthly, yourecord and rank any health complaints in your diary on a scaleof �none at all� to �extreme.� After two month, review your logwith your doctor. You will be able to see whether there is aclear-cut PMS pattern-one in which symptoms increase duringthe 14 days before your period, then diminish within one hourto a few days after you start bleeding. The diary is the key tothe diagnosis.

Finding Relief

If your diagnosis is confirmed, don�t assume that means youhave to head straight for medication. Lifestyle and non-drugtreatments may improve the symptoms sufficiently. One majormedicine-free breakthrough: calcium. In a recent study of 464women suffering from PMS, those women who received 1,200milligrams of calcium per day for three full menstrual cyclessaw their symptoms-low mood, water retention, food cravings,and lower back pain almost cut in half. Calcium is safe, bene-fits your bones, inexpensive and a no-risk proposition! Don�tforget, increasing the amount of dairy in your diet-yogurt, low-fat milk and cheese will increase your calcium intake as well.Exercise has proven to be another successful self-help strategyfor fighting PMS. Hormonal changes can cause women to gainpre-period pounds. The weight gain is primarily due to waterretention; however, it makes many women feel uncomfortableand unattractive. Exercise has been shown to elevate levels of



HEALTH NEWS

NO MORE PMS: THE LASTEST TREATMENTS

WATER CAN IT HELP GET RID OF FAT - YES & NO

Yes, water does help metabolize fat and suppress theappetite. If you are dehydrated, the liver, which metabolizedfat, must stop doing its job to aid the kidneys. Water is animportant thing if you want to help your body lose weight.

No, water is essential for health but it is not a weight losselixir. The liver does metabolize fat and drinking eightglasses a day helps all organs work well but no researchexists linking the amount of water you drink with the quan-tity of weight loss.

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naturally occurring chemicals in the body that improve mood.As little as 20 minutes a day can help women feel better aboutPMS-related weight gain.

So slip on your walking shoes and stock up on calcium richTums! If these self-help methods fail to relieve your symptomstalk to your doctor about other solutions. Some options are:

The Pill: For some women low doses of oral contraceptiveswork miracles. If symptoms are primarily mood related, the Pillcan be hit or miss and sometimes may exacerbate the problem.Spironolactone: This is a prescription diuretic that reduces

abdominal bloating. The usual dose is 100 mg daily, take it forthe 14 days before your period.

Sarafem: (Prozac for PMS) or Zoloft are serotonin -regulatingantidepressants. Antidepressants for PMS may be taken duringthe 10 to 14 days prior to a period. The safety of long-termintermittent serotonin-regulating antidepressants are unknown.

Finding the PMS treatment that works for you may involve trialand error. PMS solutions are arriving almost monthly.Virtually every woman has options that can vastly improve thequality of her life.

Cut the Caffeine: Even one cup of coffee or cola a day mayexasperate PMS symptoms like irritability, insomnia, andfeelings of being �on edge.�

Stock up on Sleep: When you�re feeling exhausted, PMSsymptoms seem to be even worse. Sticking to a regularsnooze schedule throughout the month and especially in thetwo weeks before your period can keep symptoms in check.Your goal: Six to eight hours of Shuteye every night!

De-Stress: High levels of stress can transform PMS fromannoying to intolerable. If possible, try to avoid over-scheduling yourself the week before you period. A recent

study by the University of Miami School of Medicine foundthat PMS sufferers who received regular massages had lessanxiety, depressed mood, water retention and pain.

Become a Nibbler: Small meals spread throughout the day,instead of three large ones, can head off intense cravingsand even raise your spirits. There is some evidence that car-bohydrates encourage a better synthesis of serotonin andtherefore helps elevate the mood.

Seek sunshine: A recent study found that 30 minutes ofbright light therapy two weeks prior to a woman�s periodsignificantly reduced PMS depression and tension.

LITTLE CHANGES CAN ZAP PMS


SUSTAINER NEWS

SUSTAINER SCOOP BY LOU ANN SUCH

Important news! We have new chairsfor next Year . . . 2003-2004! BETSYBLEICH and MARINA CHANEY haveagreed to Co-Chair the Sustainers groupnext year. They work as a great team sowe should have an amazing year. Thankyou Betsy and Marina.

Thank you to NANCY SCHWADER-ER for being a great chair this past year. She held us together,organized us and planned our spring luncheon with real éclat.SUSAN SPENCE and Nancy did the clever centerpieces ofsand pails and shovels. Nancy held a very brief but informa-tive meeting followed by a great lunch. Nancy is multi-talent-ed. (She�s also a very good Bridge player.)

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND: PATTIE DAMRON, our CapitalCampaign chair, has announced that any League member, Activeor Sustainer, who contributes to The Capital Campaign Fund byOctober 1st of this year will have her name on the plaque in theCommunity Room of our new Resource Center. This room willbe a gift to all of the nonprofit organizations to use for meetings,etc. Consider helping to be of part of this important building andhaving your name on the permanent plaque!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Social: Friday, May 2nd, 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.,

hosted by Carl�s Furniture at 441 and Hillsboro Boulevard -The one and only MARTHA STEWART will be speaking forabout an hour. Carl�s is carrying her line of furniture, so that iswhy she�ll be here. Dinner by the bite and open bar for $35.The Bakers of Carl�s Furniture are graciously underwriting thisevent. Should be really interesting! See the add in this Bridgefor further information. All proceeds will benefit the VegsoCommunity Resource Center. Look for your invitation in themail!

Run for The Roses Derby Day Party: Saturday, May 3rd 4:00p.m. hosted by Peggy Ruzika at 336 Key Palm, Royal PalmYacht & Country Club, Boca Raton - Again Peggy Ruzika hasoffered her home for the second year. Last year�s Derby partywas by far the best we�ve ever had! Peggy and her husband areamazing hosts! . The price is $15 plus you are asked to bringan appetizer if you would. Call our Co-Chairs to let them knowwhat you plan to bring - BETH OSBORNE: 561-395-7541 orJULIE BUSER: 561-998-9856. Look for your invitation in themail!

Annual General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, May 13th,6:00 p.m., Renaissance Hotel (Old Sheraton, near TownCenter) - Final dinner meeting with installation of new officers,final news of next year�s fundraisers and other fun announce-ments. Always a great meeting with many sustainers attending.


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INTEREST GROUPS

Dinner Group: Wednesday, May 7th 6:00 p.m. at La VillettaRistorante Italiano, 4351 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton -LUCILLE GIOIA has planned a casual dinner as our last of thisyear. Don�t be shy. We have a great time meeting new and old. . . and we haven�t eaten a new Sustainer yet.

Book Group: Thursday, May 8th, 12:00 noon

Book Group I & II: Human Stain by Philip Roth, Lisa Morgan,RSVP - 561-243-1432

Museum Event: We wish to thank FRANCES LIVAUDAISour museum event planner, for coordinating informative, cul-tural events. She has been trying to teach us a little culture foryears now. Thank you.

Sketch Class: Thank you to BARBARA O�CONNELL for stat-ing a new interest group. For more information call her at 487-8871(home) or 417-2629 (studio) to ask her when her next classbegins. There must be many more of you who have hidden tal-ent. Find out . . . call Barbara.

Bridge Group I & II: JACKIE JOHNSON and ELLY ROLFEare the Chairs. Maybe next fall you Bridge players may wantto start a 3rd group. Check with our incoming chairs to set upa sign up sheet at the fall luncheon.

Theater Event: Thank you again to DIANA STRICKLANDand MICHELE BROADFOOT for planning another entertain-ing night at Elton John�s �AIDA.�

Travel Group: New Orleans - After much begging, pleadingand cajoling, BARBARA WILLIAMS has agreed to plan

another trip, this time to New Orleans. How exciting is that. Ifyou have never gone on one of her trips, NOW�s your chance.We will let you know how this year�s trip to Las Vegas goes ina later Bridge.

Thank you to CAROLE PUTMAN for taking the job ofSustaining Advisor. LISA MULHALL held the job this pastyear. She has kept me well informed of League news, eventsand projects. We look forward to CAROLE PUTMAN doingthe same next year.

Bulletin: A summer BRIDGE will be published so you will getmore news and views in August. Until then, if you have anynews items that need to be mentioned call me, LOU ANNSUCH, at 561-368-8838.

NANCY�S CORNERby Nancy Schwaderer

Hi Everyone! It�s been a great year, and I want-ed to thank all of you for making it so. I espe-cially want to thank LOU ANN SUCH for allher help with the Bridge, and always being

there when I needed her. She does a wonderful job keeping allof us abreast of what is going on. I also want to thank MARYLAVALLE, ROBIN PHILPIT, SHERRY KIEFER, SUSANSPENCE, RITA HASKINS, SUSAN WHELCHEL and BETSYBLEICH for their help during the year with luncheons, flowers,mailing, advice and support. All of the Interest Chairs havedone such a great job, and I know you all had fun in yourgroups. Please thank them when you can - organizing istougher than you might imagine! I hope to see lots of you at theDerby Party, which I know will be fabulous, and I wish you alla good summer.

SUMMER BIRTHDAYSMAY

2 Jane Lott3 Cynthia Brown

Donna SefferSherry Kiefer

6 Christine KraftCaron DockertyPam Begelman

8 Ann Schauer9 Kimberlee Poulton12 Kelly Childers

Dale WorkmanDiane Kohlmeyer

17 Suzanne PuchatyShelly Sipp

18 Karen Billeci

18 Lynn Lawless20 Kimberlee Stiles22 Sharon Budd25 Anna Morgan27 Nancy Ryder28 Anne Barron31 Theresa Rey

JUNE

1 Gay Bridges6 Carole Putman

Rosemary Auclair8 Melissa Miley10 Anne Henderson11 Linda MacLaren12 Suzie Donovan

14 Lesley Hackett15 Gail Bonani17 Phyllis Berens

Karen Bandy19 Suzanne Carey23 Linda Davidson26 Marian Brooks28 Judy Dumbauld30 Barbara Thompson

Barbara Weprin

JULY

1 Julie Buser2 Carolyn Miller3 Jeanne Baur5 Elizabeth Newman

9 Gloria Pierson10 Marian Norton-Miller11 Julia Finnigan12 Renee Holmes16 Linda Eckelson17 Lisa Allen19 Joan Genest

Patricia Damron20 Denise Alman22 Martha Nicolli

Virginia Buck27 Paula Long30 Katherine Yundt

AUGUST

1 Elena Armbrust

1 Jean ComlyRoberta Jameson

4 Janis Keyser6 Karen Archer9 Christine Lyons12 Sharon Raines13 Jane DeBoe

Michelle Woods14 Vicky Smith16 Betty Akers

Dawn ZookMichelle Rubin

19 Cynthia KrebsbachEllen Malone

21 Patricia McMechan23 Janie Brown

25 Joan Goldberg26 Susie Dean27 Nancy Ingalls30 Sally Schmid31 Millicent Duvall

Susie Cavalear


LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS

SUPPORT BRIDGE ADVERTISERS BY LESLIE JACKSON

ACTS Home HealthBarbara O�ConnellBelle Vie ProductionsBoca Raton Resort &Club

Boca Raton Historical SocietyCarolyn Arnold, Psy.D., P.A.Center for Precious MindCheetah GraphicsColdwell Banker - Judy HilsmierColdwell Banker - Will RussCrane�s Beachhouse - Doreen ZicCrystal-Smith Fine Lighting ServicesDaisies and DoodlebugsDetail DivaGolf Greenscapes - Kris KillipGood Food To GoGood Night, Sleep Tight - Lori FertelGordon Homes - Chrissy BiagiottiHoney BernsteinInfinityJacqueline Morocco, D.D.S.Janie LottJean S. Comley, L.M.T.JLBR Cookbook CommitteeJMS, Inc. - Mary-Randolph ScottJoe�s Seafood and Pasta

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.Keyes - Jeannine TrottaKids in New Directions Krumholtz OrthodonticsLeon LoardLHP Scrapbook Company, Inc.Linda BarronLongaberger � Terry MoxeyLouise Lee (Mary Lavalle)Maison ConciergeMark Wilt Marques Paints (Robin Philpit)Merrill LynchMichael J. Morejon, M.D.Michele BroadfootMichele WatchesNV Day SpaPaul DiegoPaul M. Lawless

PC Basics - Glen MerchantPersonal Senior Services - Mary KellyPrudential Realty - Dana JosephsonQueen BeaRoyce Industries - Cindy CrespoSally Valentine, Ph.D.Sandra JamesonSavvy on the AvenueSnappy TurtleSkin Clinic Day Spa & BoutiqueSouthern Living - Jeanne MonteStewart TransportationStubbs & Wootton, Inc.Susan Moldow, M.Ed.The HLN CompanyTrends Collection LtdWine WorksWorth Collection

On behalf of the Junior League of Boca Raton, the Publications Committee would like to thank the followingBRIDGE advertisers for their support for the 2002-2003 League year. We are asking members to please showyour appreciation by supporting those who have supported us!

BRET TV UPDATE BY LISA HARMER

BRET TV'S HOMEWORK HOTLINE con-tinues to be a huge success. As the callsincrease in volume, they also continued toincrease in usefulness. Each week we hearfrom more and more young people whohave grown to rely on the weekly programon Thursday nights from 7-9 p.m. Theylook forward to having the needed help with

their math homework as well as hearing their names and thenames of many of their friends called out during question andanswer sessions.

The teachers themselves continue to amaze all of us who makeup this year's committee as well. Their intelligence is some-thing all of us are constantly impressed with and amazed by.Also, their willingness to gently work through solutions toproblems is always a reminder to me of why teachers are someaningful and influential in our society. As committee mem-bers we have truly enjoyed our time in between calls getting toknow the teachers and the many helpful tips they can give us on

raising our own children and how to direct them in positiveways of learning. (All of this comes free with our shifts onThursday nights. It seems anything we do in the Junior Leaguehas an added side benefit we never expect!)

On last thing to mention is how much we have enjoyed the addi-tion of our new members this year. They came to last month'scommittee meeting with bright eyes, big smiles and hands thatwere eager to do what was needed. How wonderful to see theirenthusiasm and excitement! As their resolve to fulfill their per-sonal commitments to the league were demonstrated, we werethankful for the encouragement to continue our own goals toserve our community. Again, a side benefit was getting to knowseveral warm and special women who we may never haveknown were it not for our common goals in the Junior League.

Lastly, BRET TV thrives this year with wonderful teachers,amazing students calling in and incredible committee membersboth old and new who have joined together on yet another suc-cessful Junior League project.

BRIDGE DEADLINE: Summer BRIDGE articles are due by Tuesday, June 3rdand September BRIDGE articles are due August 5th. Deadline for ads is July 29thfor September�s Issue. If you have any questions, please call Suzanne Spinelli at994-9301or email her at [email protected]. Articles should be e-mailed tothe League office at: [email protected] and please fax a �hard copy� to RobinPhilpit at 447-9173. If submitting pictures, please call Robin at 750-9036 forinstructions.

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THANK YOU

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SUPPORTERSWe extend our heartfelt appreciation to our supporters of ourfundraisers! Without you the following Community Projectscould not happen: AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Assault),Boca Raton Educational Television/Middle School MathHomework Show, CARES (Care giving Assistance, Resources,Education and Support), Community Support Fund, Children's

Place Sibling Shelter, Children's Assistance Committee, DoneIn A Day, EPOCH (Expanding and Preserving Our CulturalHeritage), Families United Now, In the Pines, ProjectDevelopment, and Public Issues and Advocacy. THANK YOUFROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEART.

21st Century Medical Scanning

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CommunityAddison RestaurantAfter Hours FormalwearAllureAltier JewelersAnne Vegso/Health Communications Inc.

Anthony's Runway 84Arouh FamilyArt LinksAthletic Club Boca Raton

/Wellbridge Co.Augustin's Italian CaféAutohaus PompanoAvedaB.E.D.Banfi VintnersBass GroupBear DesignsBeaulieu VineyardBeauty SpotBelle Vie ProductionsBenziger Family WineryBeringer EstatesBig City TavernBikini GenieBiltmore EstateBloomingdale'sBoca By DesignBoca Lago Golf ClubBoca Raton FirehouseBoca Raton MarriottBoca Raton Municipal

Golf CourseBoca Raton NewsBoca Raton Police

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JamesonDr. Mark PinskyEast Side Hair SalonEden Day SpaElaine Murray McConnellElizabeth Arden Spa/Saks

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Courtney DavisFins, Furs and FeathersFlorida EyeworksFlorida Grand OperaFlorida MarlinsFlorida Panthers Hockey

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Galaxy SkatewayGatsby's BocaGigi's TavernGirlGodiva ChocolatierGood Night,Sleep TightGrand OpticalGreenroom SalonGrille on CongressGuenoc Langtry Vineyards

& WineryGulfstream ParkHarold's Jewelery CenterHarry & DavidHelane GrossmanHilton Marco Island ResortHistoric Tours of AmericaHoliday Inn Boca Raton -

Town CenterHollywood & Vine CellarsHoney BHouston'sHoward OlshanskyImprov Comedy ClubInternational Antique ImportsInternational ImportsInternational School of

Faux FinishJ. Lohr WineryJames Krumholtz, D.D.S.Janine FineJennifer CritchfieldJKG GroupJoe's Stone CrabJohn Hock Enterprises, Inc.John Michelle SalonJootzJudith RipkaJungle Queen InternationalKathy AdkinsKaye CookKenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.Key West Hilton Resort &

Marina King Estate WineryL.A. Cetto WineryL.R. StarLa Boheme BistroLa Playa HotelLa VilettaLadybug BowsLe Faux ChateauLearning ExpressLeon Loard Oil PortraitsLes ArouhLevinsons JewelersLido Beach Holiday InnLinen StoreLisa and John Mulhall

Lisa MoranLittle Palm Island Resort

& SpaLoriani InternationalMaite BrownMango Inn Bed & BreakfastMaria TabernillaMarilyn HadleyMarriott Delray BeachMarriott Hutchinson Island

Beach Resort & MarinaMax's GrilleMaxwell's ChophouseMelting PotMerrill LynchMetrozooMiami Museum of ScienceMichele BroadfootMichele WatchesMizner IndustriesMizner Park AmphitheaterModa SalonMorton's Mr. & Mrs. Christopher LanoMrs. B's BasketsMuseum of Discovery &

ScienceMuvicoNational Distributing Co.New York Floral DesignNew York PrimeNick's FishmarketNicole MillerNiebaum Coppola WineryNieman MarcusNordstromsNV Day Spa & Wellness

CenterOccidental Grand FlamencoAcaret Resort

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MINUTES

MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS, APRIL 1, 2003

The Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc.�s Meeting of the Board ofDirectors was called to order by President Cynthia Krebsbach at 7:07p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003. Attending: Cindy Krebsbach, CarolynArnold, Ingrid Kennemer, Ann Schauer, Sharon McGuire, Kris Killip,Kathy Adkins, Lisa Warren, Jeanne Brander, Tricia Anderson, LisaMulhall, Linda Halstead, Lisa Bariso, Susan Mersch, KarenWadowicz. President�s remarks: Cindy thanked the board for keepingup the energy level in the final stretch of the 2002-03 year. The SpringSocial will be on May 2nd at Carl�s Furniture featuring Martha Stewartas a speaker with the admission being $35. Reminder to write long andshort reports ASAP. Long reports are for the incoming chair and theshort report is for the JLBR office. Consent Agenda: Cindy Presentedthe Board Minutes, January�s financial statement, personnel changes ascontained in the packet, and a correction from the February Board min-utes. Cindy moved to accept the consent agenda and it was secondedby Ingrid Kennemer. Motion passes. Kris Killip moved to delete newmember sponsorship, motion was seconded and passed. Changes tobylaws and policies: delete Article IV Section 2A (3) page E-5 andmodify Article IV Section 3B page E-6 substitute �recommend� in lieuof �sponsor� in the 9th line. Also, note pages E-28. CommunitySupport Fund: Lee Ann Mancini presented the following grant for

Board approval: Community Support Fund moves to give $700 for theDe Hoernle Alzheimer�s Pavilion to provide Horticultural therapy forsenior citizens motion was seconded by Trisha Anderson and motionpasses. Community Support Fund moved to grant $1,000 to theYMCA of Boca Raton for swimming lessons for over 2,500 under-privileged children to receive swim lessons. Motion was seconded byLisa Warren and passes. The Community Support Fund committeegranted $250 to Carver Estates Youth Program for an after-school pro-gram brochure and $500 was granted to Olympic Heights High SchoolProject Graduation. Finance Council: Susan Mersch presented thefinal fundraiser ballot results in which all proposed fundraisers passed.It is recommended that Woman Volunteer of the Year and Cookbook becalled �signature fundraisers� in next year�s straw and final ballot.Karen Wadowicz presented the draft version of the Junior League ofBoca Raton Sponsorship �Menu� concept, sponsorship levels and ben-efits, sponsor opportunities and options for use of our e-mail postmas-ter general list. Final version will composed with board member�s sug-gestions. The board will vote on the document at the May board meet-ing. Susan Mersch discussed the merits of charging up front for use ofthe mailing list for stores, restaurants etc. Use of the mailing list mustbe approved in advance. Cindy Krebsbach gave an overview of thebudget. Sharon McGuire answered questions about the details of thebudget. Sharon McGuire motioned to accept the 2003-04 budget, sec-onded by Carolyn Arnold. Motion passes. Sharon McGuire motionedthat Policy E-63, I.C. be added as a #2. Personnel Council: Kris Killipasked for Member of the Month nominations. Marcella Schneiderfrom In the Pines was voted as the April Member of the Month.Nominations for April Members of the Minute are being accepted.Nominations for Woman Volunteer of the Year were discussed.Soroptimist Nominees were discussed and they should be researchedand have their resumes reviewed. Community Council: Lisa Warrenreviewed the final community project ballot, results listed in the boardpacket. There will be six projects brought forth at the placement fairplus the Signature Projects: Community Resource Center, DIAD andCommunity Support Fund. Ann Schauer stated that the board wouldbe voting on adding the Safety Safari as a DIAD and with that we havethe opportunity to have a table to sell cookbooks at the event. Theboard felt it was not a good venue for cookbook sales. Ann made amotion to add Spring Fling, YMCA Healthy Kids Day and SafetySafari as new DIAD. Motion was seconded by Kathy Adkins and pass-es. Ann Schauer raised changing the policy for eligibility forCommunity Support Fund and DIAD. Discussion centered on the rea-sons for the existing policy. Motion was made by Community Councilto remove DIAD Committee Policy C-5 (page E-56), which reads: �Anagency may not receive both DIAD volunteer support and aCommunity Support Fund (CSF) grant within the same JLBRAdministration.� Community Affairs Council moves to remove thefollowing language from Community Support Fund Committee PolicyB-4(b) (page E-54A): or funded as a JLBR community project withinthe previous twelve-month period (through the Project DevelopmentCommittee). Motion passes. New Business: Ingrid Kennemer report-ed that the JLBR garden at the Sandoway House was in disrepair. Theboard suggests sending a letter to Sandoway House addressing theissue of appearances for the JLBR. DIAD will also be informed andasked if a DIAD project could be done this summer to replant it. Ingridgave a brief update on the Bridge being available on line.Announcements: Sharon McGuire has bids from three auditors andwill be interviewing them. Please call Sharon if you are interested inattending. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Annual Meeting Sonnet

Get ready for summer,sand and fun Come celebrate the accomplishments of everyone.

See yourself in pictures big and brightAnd applaud all the awards given that night.

There will be lots of shopping and gifts galoreAnd the fun will begin when you enter the door.

Please come to the Annual May Dinner MeetingTuesday, May 13th

Social Hour: 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Meeting 7:00 p.m.

at the Renaissance Hotel

Boca Raton

$36 per personCash Bar

RSVP by May 6th1181 South Rogers Circle, Suite 2A

Boca Raton, FL 33487561-241-2708

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MINUTES

MINUTES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, APRIL 8, 2003

The General Membership Meeting of the Junior League of BocaRaton, Inc. was called to order at the Renaissance Hotel by PresidentCindy Krebsbach, Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 7:35 p.m. A quorum waspresent. A motion was made by Cindy Krebsbach, seconded by LisaBariso, and passed to accept the Consent Agenda: Minutes of theGeneral Membership Meeting in March 2003 and the March 2003monthly financial statement, as printed. President Remarks: Welcometo all new members who were voted in at last week�s board meeting!Huge appreciation to Internal PR for doing an amazing job this yearand to Nominating/Placement for the wonderful Placement Fair.Shared a letter of thanks for all the maternity clothing that was receivedfrom the Trinkets and Treasures Thrift Sale. Lee Ann Mancini -Community Support Fund: Introduced Vickie Pugh, representativefrom the Boca Raton YMCA. She thanked us for the $1,000 donatedfor their �Teach a Child to Swim� program. Katrina Dixon - Chair ofMembership Development introduced the new Spring 2003 NewMembers. Members of the Minute: Kris Killip announced those mem-bers or chairs that have gone above and beyond the call of duty: TeriKennedy, Carolyn Angstadt, Jennifer Bazzell, Karen Wadowicz,Michelle Coggiola, Karen Schlesinger, Katherine Moss, Katrina Dixonand Kimberly Trombly-Burmeister. Members of the Month: March -Taylor Mihalko for her hard work on the Trinkets and TreasuresCommittee and April - Marcela Schneider for her hard work as a newmember and Treasurer of the In the Pines Committee. Cheryl Scardina- Chair of Internal PR - Announced Spring Social May 2, 2003 withMartha Stewart at Carl�s Furniture and Annual May Dinner Meeting onMay 13, 2003. Sharon McGuire - Made a motion to approve the 2003-

2004 budget. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.Cookbook: Nicole Mugavero - Announced that the 2002-2003 finan-cial goal has been met already. Announced the Cookbook Caravanwinners: Palm Beach Team. A new Cookbook Caravan will be trav-eling to Naples this Saturday. Kathy Adkins, VP of Planning, intro-duced Carolyn Angstadt who read and proposed a motion to accept theNew JLBR Public Stand and Position Statement. The motion was sec-onded and passed unanimously. Teri Kennedy encouraged all mem-bers to donate to the Vegso Community Resource Center and said thatwe are continuing to move toward our financial goal. CindyKrebsbach noted that the Vegso Resource Center will be the 12th GrantResource Center in the State of Florida. Ann Schauer announced:DIAD (Done in A Day) - Jami Guttenberg - There are only a fewchoices left, including evenings and weekends: please sign up so thatyou don�t have to be sent an invoice for the $80 fine. CommunitySupport Fund (CSF) - Michelle Coggiola and LeeAnn Mancini -Began this year with $25,000, budget was cut to $10,000 in Novemberso CSF had a total of $15,000 to distribute this year. To date, CSF hasdonated funds to 18 organizations and described the various projectsor programs the money assisted with. There is a balance of $2,119remaining for this year. Next year we will be giving them communi-ty hours and community funds. Transfer Chair Christine Kraft intro-duced Molly Shuff from the JL of Chicago and Samatha Stetson fromthe JL of New York. Lisa Bariso announced collecting for AVDA newundergarments - items and/or money still needed. There being no fur-ther business, meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

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BULLETIN BOARD

CONGRATULATIONSLITTLE LEAGUERSTHE JUNIOR LEAGUE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THEFOLLOWING MEMBER ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR LITTLE LEAGUER:

Deborah and Rob Doischen on the birth of their son, JoshuaYork, born on February 7.

Denise and Jordan Zimmerman on the birth of their son, JettScott, born March 26, 7 lbs. 14 oz.

Patty Kirsh Receives National Award

President Bush named Boca Raton High Schoolscience teacher Patricia Heydet-Kirsch amongthree Florida winners in the 2002 PresidentialAwards for Excellence in Mathematics andScience teaching. She was honored on March

21st in a Washington, D.C. ceremony.

The awards, administered by the National Science Foundation,recognize teacher whose innovative methods bring science andmath to life in the classrooms, said Dr. Rita Colwell, Directorof the Science Foundation.

�Educators like these bring contagious enthusiasm into theclassroom and weave the essential life skill of critical thinkinginto the fabric of our rising generation.�

Patty Kirsch is among about 200 teachers nationally to receivethe honor. Finalists are nominated on the state level and thenevaluated by a national panel.

WEDDINGSThe Junior League of Boca Raton would like to congratulateKatrina Steinbeck on her marriage to Wyatt Dixon on March 29th.

HONORARIUMPlease accept this contribution from Kathy Adkins to Fundingthe Future in honor and recognitions of the 2002-03 PlanningCouncil: Tricia Anderson, Caroline Angstadt, Carolyn Arnold,Anne Conklin, Pattie Damron, Teri Kennedy, Patty Kirsch,Stacy Lovit, Brenda Lusher, Angi Miller, Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Heide Taylor, and Karen Wadowicz, for all of theirhard work and dedication to JLBR this year.

A gift was made to Funding the Future by Kris Killip in honorof 2002-2003 Personnel Council and to thank them for all theirhard work on Personnel Council: Pam Disher, Michelle Duffy,Cheryl Scardina, Christine Kraft, Lisa Mulhall, Maria Morejon,Tibisay Vasilie, Katrina Steinbeck Dixon, Diane Nestor, andHeather McMechan.

SAVE THE DATEThe Annual Wachovia - Junior League of Boca Raton�s WomanVolunteer of the Year Luncheon will be held on October 30th atthe Boca Raton Resort and Club. News to follow!

HUSBAND OF GAIL KRUMHOLTZ, SUSTAINER

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SUMMER BIRTHDAYS

CONGRATULATIONSThe Junior League of Boca Raton would like to congratulate allof our new Sustainers! Thank you for your many years of ser-vice to the Junior League of Boca Raton.

1. Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.. ................62. The Center for Precious Minds ............83. Jeannine Trotta/Keyes ........................104. Philpit & Philpit, L.L.C. ....................105. Mark Wilt ............................................11

6. Paul M. Lawless..............................................................127. Personal Senior Services, Inc. ........................................128. Mary-Randolph Scott ......................................................129. Crop Shop......... ..............................................................1310. Will Russ/Coldwell Banker ............................................1411. Jacqueline Moroco, D.D.S ..............................................1512. Good Night, Sleep Tight ................................................1513. Wineworks.......................................................................1614. Carolyn Arnold, Psy.D. ..................................................1615. Judy Hilsmier/Coldwell Banker......................................1716. Janie Lott................. ........................................................2117. Boca Raton Resort & Club ............................................2218. Savvy on the Ave ............................................................2319. Le Faux Chateau ............................................................2420. Worth Collection................ ..............................................2521. Jeanne Monte/Southern Living at Home ........................2622. Boca Raton Resort & Club Wine Weekend ....................3123. Krumholtz Orthodontics ................................................32

LIST OF ADVERTISERS

May

1 Jacqueline Genaro2 Brooke Liberty

Christi Anne Lipka3 Kesia Parkhill5 Alyson Baugh6 Christine Beach8 Jorganna Trachtenberg

Darcy Sims9 Mary-Randolph Scott10 Karina Bahr14 Suzanne Stevens17 Kimberly Sipp19 Connie Rivera

Emily McMullin20 Jacqueline Spiro21 Amy Blake22 Carrie Rubin

Kirsten Stephenson26 Cynthia Muench

27 Anita KreilinCarolyn SmithLeala Dickenson

29 Kristin Calder

June

1 Robin Schnars3 Kim Sciortino4 Holly Studt5 Susan Anderson

Julia TrevarthenChristiane Head

6 Cathy YounisErin McCleneghen

8 Robin DeyoSonya Meurer

9 Jennifer SawyerKathleen Carey

10 Christine Najac13 LeeAnn Mancini

16 Dina Misemer17 Alicia Monique Trinley18 Margaret Jones19 Karen Schlesinger21 Jami Guttenberg

Diahann Koshi22 Linda Gunn23 Deann Joachim28 Tiffany Dekkar30 Christina Anderson

July

3 Diane Nestor10 Cristy Fimiani15 Deborah Dersnah19 Lisa Harmer

Tara Auclair20 Johanna Felberbaum21 Tiffany Woolley23 Yvonne Lanzon

23 Tibisay Vasile24 Anna Marie Oberleitner26 Randi Winter

Kym Benson27 Karen Peterson28 Shalise DeMott

Beth Logullo30 Michele Buck

Gina Gigli31 Jennifer Blacklock

Lisa Warren

August

3 Marcela Schneider6 Suzanne Spinelli

Virigina Fleming8 Jennifer Critchfield

Jennifer Bazzell9 Meg Enright

Deborah Doischen

10 Marti Margulis12 Jennifer Byrne14 Lynn MacDougall

Michelle AucampTrina Doussan

15 Phoebe Chapman16 DeAnn Knego23 Susan Sargis24 Carolyn Arnold

Meg Carey25 Dianne Black

Tracey Rossi26 Denise Zimmerman

Susan Hunter28 Stefanie Caccese29 Nicole Mugavero30 Candace Vaughn

YEARBOOK PHOTOS

Is your picture missing from theYearbook? We will have a photographer

for May 13th General Membership Meetings. Hewill be available at 6 p.m. to take photos of allmembers who currently do NOT have their pic-ture in the Yearbook. Also, anyone may choose tohave a �retake� or �replacement� photo at a costof $6.00. We encourage all actives and sustainersto participate.

Sheila AucampLisa Maree BrickmanJuliet CiambroneMaryann DeShieldsSuzie Donovan Anne DonnellyLesley Hackett Anne HendersonLuAnn JarvieLinda Deery JenningsTeri KennedyKris KillipPatty Kirsch

Christine Kraft Cindy KrebsbachBrenda Lusher Susan Mersch Carolyn Miller Laura MitchellAnna Morgan Elizabeth Pankey-WarrenMarcella RobertsAnastasia Schauer Maria SterrenbergKimball Tenser Pam Wirt

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Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence LavalleLaw Offices of Bill T. Smith, Jr., P.A.Mr. and Mrs. Guy ManciniMrs. Jan MiddlebrookLisa and John MulhallRobin and Tom PhilpitMichelle and Bob RubinMr. and Mrs. Stephen RuzikaAnn and Jon SchauerMr. and Mrs. Edward Toomey, Jr.Ms. Mary P. TracyDr. Michele Weizer Simon

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National Dayof Prayer

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