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Women Building a Better Oklahoma City
J U N I O R L E A G U E O F O K L A H O M A C I T Y, I N C .
JLOC Holds Prom Night at Children’s Hospital
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PLUS: LEGACY AND LEGENDS - ANNUAL MEMBER LUNCHEON PREVIEW
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President’s LetterGreetings friends,
Hasn’t this year flown by? I can’t believe we are already halfway through the first year of our focus on improving the health of Oklahoma City. What a great job our community volunteers have done to impact lives! Project Manager Katherine Chandler and fellow Members recently held a track meet at Boys and Girls Club for all the children who participated in the Kids on Track program. It was heartwarming to see the joy on the children’s faces as they crossed that finish line earning medals and hugs.
One of the milestones of a child’s life is Prom. Unfortunately, for many ill patients at OU’s Children’s Hospital, Prom is a dream that doesn’t come true. Project Manager Nichole Glover and her Committee Members changed that by hosting a prom for all the kids at Children’s. From hair and makeup, to beautiful gowns and dapper suits, our volunteers provided all the glitz and glamour associated with Prom to every child who wanted to attend. Prom-goers walked the red carpet, took a professional portrait and danced the night away with friends and family. They made dreams come true for the kids and lasting memories for their parents. Bravo!
Junior League Members are the cream of the crop! We see a need, rally together and get the job done. Do you know a woman who should join us? If so, please sponsor her for the 2015-2016 Provisional Class. We have big plans for Oklahoma City that we can’t accomplish without an army of women ready to tackle the challenges our community faces. Incoming PAT Chair Amy McDougall can answer any questions you may have about sponsoring a Provisional, so contact her today.
Speaking of cream of the crop, I am honored to officially congratulate the 2015-2016 Board of Directors and President-Elect-Elect Sara Sweet. These leaders are ready to take the helm, and I am excited to see what President-Elect Nazette Zuhdi has in store for JLOC.
Spring is the season of renewal. As we enter the second half of the year, I am reminded of the words of author Maria Robinson, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Let’s work together to finish the League year strong. Help each other. Support our League. Leave a lasting legacy. Go Get ‘Em!
Be Brave,
Kristi Leonard President 2014-2015
MISSIONThe Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
VISIONThe Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc. will empower volunteers to impact our community and enrich lives.
FOCUSWomen Building a Better Oklahoma City
W W W . J L O C . O R G
Kristi Leonard
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ContentsSCENE [ events ]
January GMM
Mistletoe Market Success
Star and ABC Awards
PROFILE [ people ] Legacy & Legends
OU Fit and Live to Give
Girls on the Block
FOCUS [ projects ]
Healthy Parents’ Night Out
A Soldier’s Story
Kids in the Kitchen
ET CETERA [ various ] Bookshelf
Understanding the Paleo Diet
Healthy Spring Recipe
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24ON THE COVER: Prom Night at the Children’s Hospital was held on January 24. Photo Credit: Shirley Kay Photography
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LINK VISION
To inform members and increase awareness of Junior League of Oklahoma City projects and events.
EDITOR Deanne McGeheeASSISTANT EDITOR & BUSINESS MANAGER Leah JacksonSUSTAINING ADVISOR Lyn WatsonCOMMITTEE MEMBERS Kristin Ferate, Kristen Gaddis, Courtney Jordan, Holly Moore, Tori Raines, Chandler Walters, Fareshteh Hamidi
2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Kristi LeonardPRESIDENT-ELECT Nazette ZuhdiADMINISTRATIVE VP Jenifer RandleBYLAWS CHAIR Blair BradleyCOMMUNICATIONS VP Kristen FerateCOMMUNITY VP Mandy HeapsFINANCE VP Erin Fong FUNDRAISING VP Amanda Kirkpatrick-LawlerMEMBERSHIP VP Jamie Maddy NOMINATING CHAIR Pam Campbell SUSTAINING ADVISOR Cindy Riesen
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Clytie Bunyan, Terry Cline, Nicole Dobbins, James Farris, Debbie Forshee, Douglas Gibson, Stanley Hupfeld, Randy Lewis, Jack McBride, Dan Martel, Mel Martin, Matthew Mollman, Monique Naifeh, Mikio “Kio” Nihira, Lindsay Parks, Paul Ryckbost, Charles “Chuck” Spicer, Jr., Sandra Payne, Joe Strunk- Strunk, Pete Winemiller
COMMUNITY PROJECTS/PROJECT MANAGERS
A SOLDIER’S STORY Lauren Sesock AMACHI: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Meghan DunnEAT BETTER, MOVE MORE Stacy LopezFAMILY FITNESS NIGHTS @ OKC EDUCARE Tony Parks-PayneHEALTH LITERACY Natlie Browne HEALTHY PRACTICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
Krystal Murer & Lori McConnell“HEALTHY YOU” PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Whitney RainboltKIDS IN THE KITCHEN /TOP CHEF Sabrina Froehlick &
Suzanne SingleterryKIDS ON TRACK Kathryn ChandlerOCCC ADULT LITERACY Audra Doty-BromagemPROM NIGHT AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Nichole GloverBRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE Jenny DunhamTHE READING RAINFOREST Candice RennelsVARIETY CARE HEALTH & NUTRITION LITERACY Jenna
Hudson VARIETY PACK Jenifer StehrWHIZ KIDS April Waggoner
League Link is published 5 times a year by the Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc.
HEADQUARTERS
The Junior League of Oklahoma City, Inc.1001 NW Grand BlvdOklahoma City, OK 73118Phone (405) 843-5668Fax (405) 843-0994www.jloc.org
FUNDRAISERS
Financial DevelopmentMistletoe Market
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Guest speakers Jackie Shaver and Alecia Meadows with the Oklahoma City County Health Department highlighted the Wellness Now program during the January GMM.
January GMM Transforming OKC
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o ur first General Membership Meeting for the New Year was held at the Will Rogers
Theatre on Tuesday, January 13. Our guest speakers were Jackie Shaver and Alecia Meadows with the Oklahoma City County Health Department. They shared information about the OCCHD’s “Wellness Now” program, a community-led initiative of individuals and organizations who share a vision to improve the health and wellness of Oklahoma City and County.
In 2011, OCCHD received a five-year, $3.5 million Community Transformation Grant, used to implement programs that have been in the planning stages for nearly two years through the “Wellness Now” initiative. Efforts focus on increasing physical activity through parks and schools, improving nutrition, reducing obesity and heart disease, and reducing chronic diseases related to tobacco use.
During the meeting we also approved the slate for the 2015-2016 Board of Directors.
Congratulations to the following ladies:President - Nazette Zuhdi-CleaverPresident elect - Sara SweetAdministrative VP - Blair BradleyBylaws Chair - Jamie ManolesCommunications VP - Jen RandleCommunity VP - Sheena KaramiFinance VP - Erica LapeFundraising VP - Jamie MaddyMembership VP - Tracey FrederickNominating Chair - Adrienne Nobles
The OCCHD’s new N.E. Regional Health & Wellness Campus.
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M E M B E R S H I P
RESIGNATIONSMay Reilley (A)Amanda Gamble (P)Audra Fuller (A)
LEAVE OF ABSENCEDeidra OlsonEmily StringerAbby ByfordStephanie GannawayJennifer ThurmanJenna Foster
MATERNITY LEAVEMargaux LipoldtKristin Ikard
NON RESIDENT ACTIVEKelly Edson Rogowski (CO)Leslie Kearns (RI)Michelle Havron (FL)Danielle Toussaint (NJ)
TRANSFER OUTElizabeth Crawford (P) to San
AntonioNatalie Martella (A) to Dallas
CONGRATULATIONSKristin Ikard - baby boyJamie Maddy - Positive Tomorrows
Mentor of the Year
Past Presidents, Sustainers and Members joined at Headquarters on Wednesday, December 16 to honor Bonnie Schwarz for her wonderful years of service to the
Junior League of Oklahoma City. She served as the League’s Finance Manager since 2011. Before that, she was an Active Member who served on two Boards.
From left: Katie Moore, Ann Trudgeon, Cristi Reiger, Bonnie Schwarz, Ann Cameron, Sara Crooks, Kristen Brown.
THANK YOU BONNIE!
MISTLETOE MARKET SUCCESS
Mistletoe Market 2014 was a huge
success. The MM Board turned over
to the League a much larger than
expected amount, which will in
turn go to support our work in the
community. Many thanks to our
Members, Sustainers, Provisionals,
vendors and the community for
helping make our Market a success!
$151,045
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Luke Koehler Evans & Elizabeth Caroline Evans Born on December 2, 2014
Parents are Mark and Stacie Evans
LITTLE LEAGUERS“Sometimes the littlest things take up the most
room in your heart. ”—WINNIE THE POOH STAR & ABC AWARDS
ABC AWARD OCTOBER
Sheena Karami NOVEMBER
Mistletoe Market Board
STAR AWARDOCTOBER
Stacie EvansNOVEMBER
Shirley ConsedineDECEMBER
Theresa Nicoletto & Elizabeth Semtner
Holiday Open House
JLOC celebrated the season with its Annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 10. Sustainer Amy Gray graciously
opened her home to host this special event. The holiday tradition welcomed Provisionals, Actives and Sustainers.
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Blair Bradley and Katherine Hager.
The OKC Philharmonic presents its yuletide family Christmas Show at the Civic Center Music Hall.
Christmas Pinterest Party
JLOC Members and
their little ones got
into the holiday spirit
during the Christmas
Pinterest Party held
at Headquarters on
Monday, December 15.
Participants
made glitter
ornaments.
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Ladies of JLOC attended the OKC
Philharmonic’s Christmas Show
on Saturday, December 6. The
Broadway-style, Yuletide variety show
featured charming novelty numbers
to inspiring Christmas hymns.
JLOC AT THECHRISTMAS SHOW
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t he 24th Annual Awards Celebration, “Legacy & Legends,” will be held on Thursday, April
2, 2015 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. A reception at 11:30 a.m. will precede the luncheon at noon for Members and community supporters.
The rebranding of the formerly named “Annual Member Luncheon” to “Legacy & Legends” has been the exciting culmination of a summer task force chaired by past President, Betsy Mantor, and the decision made by the BOD, Membership Council and the Luncheon Committee.
“And the Award Goes To…” theme will harken guests back to the golden age of Hollywood legends walking the red carpet as three legendary women receive the Junior League’s highest honors.
24th Annual Awards Celebration: Legacy & Legends JLOC to Honor Three Distinguished Members
Axton. A 2013 recipient of the OCU Women of Excellence Award and recent Oklahoma Hospitality Club “Ladies in the News,” Janie’s affiliations with countless nonprofits and organizations have left a lasting legacy in Oklahoma City.
“To be included in the ranks of the past Mary Baker Rumsey Award recipients is more than humbling,” Janie said. “These are women, many of whom I have worked with, whose skills and service I have long admired.”
Mary Davis Nichols, third from left, is the President’s Spirit of Commitment Award recipient.
The President’s Spirit of Commitment Award recipient will be given to the larger than life legend, Mary Davis Nichols. She is the epitome of the “spirit” of the JLOC and has filled the majority of her 98 years with volunteer service as one of the League’s most venerable Members, and she is still going strong! She’s especially interested in providing cultural and educational opportunities for children, while relying on her faith.
“Prayer is a very essential part of my life, and it has sustained me,” said Mary. “I ask Him to help me or someone else to solve some problems and I always remember to thank Him, even though I may not like His solutions.”
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of these three remarkable women!
Debby Hampton, third from the right, is
the Sustainer of the Year recipient.
Debby Hampton, President and CEO of United Way of Central Oklahoma will receive The Sustainer of the Year Award. Debby’s tenure as CEO of the Red Cross during the Oklahoma City bombing and collaboration of efforts with the JLOC gave her the first-hand experience of working with the passionate and tireless women of the League. Debby was instrumental in initiating the Junior League’s relationship with the Red Cross that has continued for decades.
“It is such an honor to be receiving this award,” said Debby. “The Junior League has made such an impact in my life both personally and professionally.”
Janie Axton, right, is the Mary Baker Rumsey
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Receiving The Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Achievement Award is Janie
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Nothing is impossible;
the word itself says
“I’m Possible!”
—Audrey Hepburn
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In the fall of 2007, the executive board of OU Physicians had a vision of creating a healthier and more cohesive work environment
for its 800 employees. It was not long after that our own Kelli Hayward was brought in to design and implement a wellness program and brand—“OU Fit.” Kelli single-handedly researched all components of how such a program should be introduced to such a large workforce and implemented the incen-tive-based program in January of 2008.
Nearly a year after the “OU Fit” kick-off, Kelli took on more responsibility with the creation of “Live to Give,” a community outreach program that donated over 3,000 hours of service just in the last year. Kelli’s motive behind the concept was to create a collective mindset within OU that health is about more than weight loss and exercise programs – it is about giving to our community and those in need. “Live to Give” has become so successful that OU Medical System has adopted the program for its employees.
Kelli is thrilled to manage the program for OU Physicians, and says it has been incredible to witness the change the organization has made together purely through service. “OU Fit” began in 2015 with an 8-week-long team challenge to motivate employees to maintain healthy habits. Points for the challenge are earned by measuring hours of sleep, water intake and steps taken throughout each day with a pedometer. Many teams are seen power walking in the campus skywalks during their lunch breaks and have become quite competitive.
OU is a unique community of healthcare workers who have learned to practice what they preach. “OU Fit” and “Live to Give” play a major role in the attitude of this community thanks to Kelli’s vision. In order for such a vision to gain momentum, one must obtain the knowledge, connections and skills to see it through.
OU Fit and Live to GiveJLOC’s Kelli Hayward Creates Workplace Wellness ProgramsBY FARESHTEH HAMIDI
Kelli Hayward
Kelli credits skills developed through the Junior League in helping her career. As a Project Manager for OU, she is able to apply her knowledge of running meetings and being in charge of Committees to the workplace. Kelli
wants League Members to know that no matter what your job is, you can always learn something from the League that can transpire into your career and help transport you to a bigger, better idea or place.
“Live to Give” has become so
successful that OU Medical System has adopted the program
for its employees.
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GIRLS ON THE BLOCKMegan GrayPROVISIONAL
What is your proudest fitness moment?
My proudest fitness moment has to be when I participated in the Oklahoma Memorial Marathon and ran 13.1 miles.
What are your favorite tunes for running/working out?
I love to listen to Beyonce when I work out because her songs really pump me up and make
Please share a sports-related memory with us.
My favorite sports memory was sitting in the student section of Boone Pickens Stadium in 2011 and getting to watch OSU beat OU. The energy in the stadium was unforgettable and seeing everyone rush the field was such a fun experience.
me feel like I can conquer the world!
What is your favorite go-to snack to refuel after a tough workout?
My favorite go-to snacks after a tough workout are my “Think Thin” bars. They have one that’s brownie flavored and it’s amazing!
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Kristen GaddisACTIVE
What is your proudest fitness moment?
My proudest fitness moment was finishing the OKC Memorial half marathon last year at three hours. It was so motivating; I’m currently training to run the full marathon this year.
What are your favorite tunes for running/working out?
Nothing motivates like girl power! These ladies always help me cross the finish line.“Roar”
by Katy Perry, “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys, “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé,“Fly” by Nicki Minaj.
What is your favorite go-to snack to refuel after a tough workout?
Dark chocolate almond milk is the perfect way to refuel after a tough workout, a kick of sweet protein and calcium to rev the metabolism.
Please share a sports-related memory with us.
One of my most memorable sports moments was heading out with my dear friend Christi Coyle for my first Oklahoma City Thunder game. Nothing spoils an Oklahoma newbie like floor seats and a photo op with the Thunder Cheerleaders. I felt truly blessed to enjoy the game with Christi and great new friends. Lots of laughs were shared that evening.
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GIRLS ON THE BLOCK (CONTINUED)
Morgan LiebelPROVISIONAL
Emma FlintonACTIVE
What is your proudest fitness moment?
Running my first 5k race and the 30-day yoga challenge at Soul Yoga.
What is your proudest fitness moment?
It hasn’t actually happened yet. I am training for the OKC Memorial half marathon. While the farthest I’ve run so far is only six miles, I know the feeling when I have completed the 13.1 mile will be, by far, my proudest fitness accomplishment.
What are your favorite tunes for running/working out?
I use the app Songza for my
Kaydee CunninghamACTIVE
What is your proudest fitness moment?
Getting up at 5:30 a.m. for 12 weeks to do Boot Camp with fellow JL’ers Becky Taylor and Jordan Dean. I gained strength and have never felt better!
What are your favorite tunes for running/working out?
Taylor Swift’s new CD (and I never liked her before).
What is your favorite go-to snack to refuel after a tough workout?
KIND bars. I’m obsessed with them. I eat one every day! Any kind with Blueberry is my favorite flavor.
Please share a sports-related memory with us.
During my high school senior year, it was our last Edmond
North vs Edmond Santa Fe game and I was cheering (It is a sport…), and we did a stunt and the flyer elbowed me—and my tooth cut all the way through my lip resulting in blood everywhere —and we ALL fell completely to the ground. #Proudestmoment.
What are your favorite tunes for running/working out?
Iggy Azalea! Love her!
What is your favorite go-to snack to refuel after a tough workout?
Kize, vanilla almond energy bar.
iPhone and I highly recommend it! It is like Pandora but without all of the ads. From yoga or Barre to high-intensity cardio, the app offers tunes that match any workout. Did I mention, it’s completely free?
What is your favorite go-to snack to refuel after a tough workout?
I’m a Greek yogurt, granola and fruit fan. I eat it almost every day.
Please share a sports-related memory with us.
Being an adult and still getting out there with friends and playing coed softball and kickball. It’s so fun and I’m getting to be active.
Please share a sports-related memory with us.
I don’t know if this counts but a fun and social way for me to stay active is walking with my girlfriends, one of them fellow Leaguer, Griffin Santino, and our dogs. Once a week we get together in one of our neighborhoods and walk for about an hour. We walk three to four miles and I never notice because we are talking about everything from pop culture to recipes to stories from our college days. I don’t know if this qualifies as a sports-related memory but they are definitely memories I will always cherish.
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Healthy Parents’ Night Out
l ed by Project Manager Whitney Rainbolt, the Healthy You Parents’ Night Out at the
Children’s Hospital of OKC is a special placement. While the focus is on offering an opportunity for parents of children staying at the hospital to have a little leisure and fun time, volunteers also interact and engage with both patients and young family members.
The Zone at the Children’s Hospital is a giant, bright, toy-filled space built in part through JLOC funds and is the
The Zone was built in part through JLOC funds.
By Tori Raines
location for the placement. Parents are allowed a semi-separate area for trivia or movies while children are being cared for and played with in a different area. Light meals and refreshments are furnished by JLOC volunteers, on a rotating basis. The idea is to allow parents to have some interaction with adults who are not medical professionals and to offer them some “normalcy” in the midst of crazy times.
Seemingly insignificant activities like trivia games or decorating cookies are a great way to help take their
The Zone at the Children’s Hospital is a giant, bright, toy-filled space and is the location for the placement.
minds off of scary and tough situations. As many parents don’t feel comfortable being very far away from their sick or injured little ones, the Zone and Healthy You Parents’ Night Out is the perfect location where parents can “get away” while being just a few steps away. Thirteen Actives are involved with this placement, and typically around 8-10 women are on-site for each event. Volunteers work by signing in families, providing child care for young ones or engaging with adults. Fabulous door prizes are given away to the children, so everyone leaves with a smile on their face! Healthy parents can better care for their children, so this truly is a win-win situation.
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Since the 2014-2015 Provi-sional class was so large, just one “Kids in the Kitchen” project wasn’t enough. So to ac-
commodate all 139 ladies, three sepa-rate Kids in the Kitchen projects were scheduled this year. One was hosted in October at Positive Tomorrows, one in February at the Boys & Girls Club and the third will be held in March at Sunbeam Family Services. All projects include a healthy snack station, education of healthy snacks, goodie bags with recipe cards and fun items for the kids to take home.
The project held at the Boys and Girls Club is the largest of the three, so volunteers decided to incorporate an exercise component to it. The kids got geared up with fun movements by the director of Kize bars before head-ing in to learn how to create healthy snacks on their own at home. In all,
after all three projects are com-plete, the 2014-2015 Provision-al class will have helped teach over 390 kids how to choose and eat healthier snacks!
JLOC Members have had the opportunity to serve veterans through one of this year’s proj-ects, A Soldier’s Story.
“This project gives volunteers the opportunity to serve the brave men and women who have selflessly served us,” Project Manager Laura Sesock says. “We have about 10 volunteers who spend their time encouraging the veterans to participate in activities meant to bring joy during what to most, is a difficult and lengthy stay in the hospital.”
The group spends time with the vet-erans on a weekly basis, engaging them in conversation and playing games like dominos and bingo. They also host many different special events for the veterans throughout the year, including parties for things like Halloween, Thanksgiving,
Provisionals worked on three separate Kids in the Kitchen projects.
Kids learned how to make fun and healthy snacks.
All projects include a healthy snack station.
A Soldier’s StoryBY HOLLY MOORE
Christmas and the Super Bowl. “We really encourage the veterans to
leave their hospital rooms and join us for social time,” Sesock says. “We hosted two holiday meals for the veterans, their families and staff. Both were a huge suc-cess and many veterans who normally pick at their food had seconds and then indulged in sugar-free desserts.”
Since some of the veterans are from out-of-town, Sesock says this means that they will have few family members or visitors and may be returning to an
empty home upon release from the hospi-tal.
“Often times our company is the best dose of medicine,” she says. “Every time we leave a shift almost every veteran thanks us for what we do and how much it makes a difference. They look forward to seeing us every week and they make sure we know it!”
A Soldier’s Story will be offered as a project again next year for any League Members looking for a way to give back to those who have served our country.
The group host many different special events for the veterans throughout the year, including parties for events such as Halloween.
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Everyone danced the night away.
Prom Night at The Children’s HospitalBY HOLLY MOORE
For the second year in a row, Junior League Members have had the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of local
children through the Prom Night at The Children’s Hospital placement. This year, 20 volunteers were in charge of every-thing from planning and event set-up to participating in the prom night itself.
“The prom included children of all ages that were both current patients and patients that have been released from the hospital with cancer, blood disorders and kidney disease,” Project Manager Nichole Glover says. “This event served as an opportunity to give these kids a night of normality.”
The children got to choose their dresses and accessories and even had their hair, make-up and nails done. During “pre-prom” they participated in games and activities, including bingo with prizes and a craft station where they could make headbands and crowns. The theme for this year’s prom was an Old Hollywood theme, complete with a red carpet for the kids to walk and strike a pose.
Glover says the Committee started planning the event by coordinating a
Volunteers helped with makeup.
From left to right: (Back Row) Jade Judd, Lynzi Rice, Corinne Simone, Sara Elder and Lindsey Fixley. (Front Row) Mote Nickel, Jennifer Levine, Morgan Hopson, Nichole Glover and Katie Ellis.
clothing and accessory drive. The group secured items for the children to choose between, both new and gently used. They also worked throughout the year to secure donations for the kids’ swag bags. This year the bags included things like a Thunder hat, picture frame with the prom night theme and coupons to various restaurants and gaming centers around town. The group also received donations from local businesses and Junior League Members.
“Any project like this takes a lot of hard work upfront, but it’s the actual event that makes it worth it,” said Committee Member Katie Ellis. “To see tears of joy from the children and their parents is humbling. They were all so
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The girls also got their nails done.
There was even a fun photo booth.
The prom had an Old Hollywood theme, complete with a red carpet for the kids to walk and strike a pose.
incredibly grateful and appreciative of us creating a special night just to celebrate them.”
“It was wonderful as a mother to watch the parents eyes fill with tears as they watched their child walk out of the dressing room in their prom attire,” said Glover.
For any Members interested in helping with prom night, this placement will be offered again next year.
“Everything about this placement was a great experience,” said Committee Member Sarah Elder. “The overwhelming support that we received from the community was awe inspiring, and the actual event was one of the most special things I’ve ever witnessed.”
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Family Fitness Nights at OKC EducareBY TONI PARKS-PAYNE
The inaugural year for the Family Fitness Nights at OKC Educare has been an active adventure in fun AND
exercise! OKC Educare is a program of Sunbeam Family Services to help people make the connection.
Dedicated JLOC volunteers meet monthly at Educare to lead the children of Educare and their families through a variety of fitness and health-related programs and activities.
Volunteers and participants took advantage of the great weather during the first session and created outdoor fitness stations. Children also received stickers for each station they completed successfully. The exercise portion of the evening is typically followed by participants learning how to make
healthy take-home snacks - everything from colorful Jello and fruit parfaits to trail mix. Other session highlights have included fun playground-style games sponsored and led by the Nike Community Ambassadors, a parent-child yoga class and a visit by Smiley O’Reilly from the Dental Depot, who taught the children the importance of good oral hygiene. Smiley was a hit - the children were delighted when he passed out free toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss for all in attendance.
Family Fitness Nights at Educare is the perfect placement for any JLOC volunteer who wants to work hands-on with underprivileged children and is not afraid to get active and have LOTS of fun while making a difference.
Volunteers Sally Kernke and Shaina Luntz.
Volunteers meet monthly at Educare to lead families through a variety of fitness and health-related activities.
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(Top) Member volunteers meet each Monday at the Boys and Girls Club in OKC.
(Bottom) “Kids on Track” participants show off their medals.
KIDS ON TRACK
By Bria Hanlon
“Kids on Track” is a placement that gets
everyone on their feet and moving. We meet
every Monday night at the Boys and Girls Club
in Oklahoma City for an hour. Each week,
during our hour session, a Junior League
Member leads the group of kids and volunteers
in a series of stretches.
Post stretch, the JLOC Member explains the
activity planned to the kids and then we spend
the majority of our session interacting with the
kids and encouraging them during the activity.
We end every session with a healthy snack and
a cool down period after working up a sweat
during our activity.
One activity the kids really enjoy is a game
called Sharks and Minnows. The kids and
Junior Leaguers, who are designated to be
Sharks, have to chase the Minnows, who are
other kids and Junior Leaguers. When they
are tagged, they have to freeze until a Dolphin
comes to save them. This activity has become
a staple for our placement. Other activities
include timed running sessions and red light,
green light.
At the close of our first semester of Kids on
Track, we held a track meet. At the meet, kids
9 and over competed against each other, as
did kids 9 and under. Both groups participated
in a relay race, sprint competition and a long
distance run. Many of the kids invited their
parents to attend the track meet and it was a
wonderful way to celebrate the end of a very
successful first semester of Kids on Track.
After the meet, the Boys and Girls Club let
us know that many kids were interested in
joining our program for the spring semester,
and we are hoping for even more success to
come. This spring, the kids will train for their
final event, which is the two mile fun run with
the Red Bud Classic. The kids are already
working hard to reach that goal and we can’t
wait to see the hard work pay off in April!
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Inside the Workout – MoxierideBy Moira McCarthy
Do you want the benefits of doing high intensity cardio and strength training, but don’t
have hours to spend in the gym? Then Moxieride is the place for you!
“Moxie is a 45 minute sweat session that’s designed to release stress, burn fat, tone muscles, improve aerobic endurance and change your body fast,” said Moxieride instructor and enthusiast, Kelsey Strecker-Rodman.
At Moxieride, located at 2761 W. Country Club Dr. in OKC, riders are guided through high-resistance climbs, low-resistant sprints and arm workouts using free weights. The instructors are there to push riders to their fullest potential. In addition, instructors encourage riders to use the ride as their personal time to forget all their stress.
“Classes at Moxieride are so addicting,” said Leah Sullivan, Junior League Member and Moxie devotee. “The instructors really push you to do your personal best. It’s not about what the person next to you is doing, but it’s about how you feel and how you perform.”
Moxieride is so much more than a high intensity workout. It is a community with fun health-focused activities. For example, Moxie offers “Thirsty Thursdays” after the 6 p.m. rides on Thursday. Several members participated in a “No Sugar November” challenge and some are even partaking in a weight loss challenge.
Classes featured on the Moxieride schedule include: Moxiesteel, a class incorporating free weights; Moxiebands, which uses resistance bands; and Moxiecombo, a class featuring hand weights and bands. The new rider special is three classes for $30. Shoe rental is always $3.00.
Moxieride will push you to work hard and to achieve your health goals. Get riding!
JLOC Members Moira McCarthy and Lauren Phelps (center) join other OKC ladies for Moxie.
Moxieride also sells apparel at its new location at 2761 W. Country Club Dr. in OKC.
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By Leah Jackson
Et Cetera[ v a r i o u s ]
t he Paleolithic diet, also well known as the Paleo diet or caveman diet is all the dieting
rage right now. It is a diet that uses modern foods to mimic what humans ate during the Paleolithic era. It is based on claims that the modern day diet inhibits us from properly metabolizing foods such as grains, legumes, dairy and processed foods, which leads to modern day problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
The Paleo diet is a high fat, non-calorie restricted diet. It is recommended that on a daily basis you include 50 percent of your daily caloric intake as fat, 30 percent carbohydrates and 20 percent protein. The philosophy of the diet is that fat does not make you fat, sugar does.
Understanding the Paleo Diet
Suggested fats are avocados, coconut oil, grass-fed butter or ghee and grass-fed organic red meats.
Paleo is easy to follow once you understand what Paleo is and what Paleo isn’t. Foods you should eat when following a Paleo diet include seafood, eggs, animal meat, healthy fat (avocado, coconut, olive oil, full fat dairy), vegetables, fruit, some nuts and seeds, sweet potatoes, natural enhancers (vinegar, coconut product, maple syrup, honey, oils, spices) and grass-fed butter. Foods that are not considered Paleo include grains, sugar (agave, white sugar, high fructose corn syrup), processed/packaged foods and drinks, bad fats (canola oil, low fat dairy, margarine), artificial anything.
There have been several large studies on whether or not the diet
works. In 2009 the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition published that, after just 10 days on the Paleo diet, individuals in clinical studies all showed improvement in their overall weight averaging nine pounds lost in 10 days. Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, Insulin levels stabilized and diastolic blood pressure went down. Weight loss was also significant in these studies.
Paleo meals are simple and delicious. All meals have a high fat content so dieters will feel fuller longer. There are a lot of resources and websites to help with meal ideas, recipes and general support. A Paleo dinner might be grilled grass fed steak, asparagus grilled or sautéed in ghee or butter and a side salad with an oil and vinegar dressing. Easy and Delicious!
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INGREDIENTS
8 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only,
diced
1 5-ounce bag baby spinach, chopped
½ cup diced ham
½ cup shredded Havarti or Muenster cheese
PREPARATION
1. Position rack in upper third of oven;
preheat to 450°F.
2. Whisk eggs, dill, salt and pepper in
a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large
ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium
heat. Add leeks; cook, stirring, until
softened, about 4 minutes. Add spinach
and ham; cook, stirring, until the spinach
is wilted, about 1 minute.
3. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables
and cook, lifting the edges of the frittata
so uncooked egg can flow underneath,
until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 3
minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top, transfer
the pan to the oven and bake until the
eggs are set, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest for
about 3 minutes before serving. Serve hot
or cold.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
PER SERVING: 217 Calories; 15 g Fat; 5
g Sat; 6 g Mono; 296 mg Cholesterol; 6 g
Carbohydrates; 14 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 418
mg Sodium; 320 mg Potassium
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Et Cetera
Provisional Christmas PartyThe Provisional class met on
December 3 at the Champagne Penthouse located in the Block
42 development of Oklahoma City.
They toured the beautiful property, ate, socialized and brought items to donate to the Children’s Hospital prom.
THUNDER GIRL LEADS JLOC IN HIP HOP CLASSLADIES OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE KICKED OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A HIP HOP CLASS LED BY FORMER THUNDER
GIRL MARISA VIESTENZ ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 AT VELOCITY DANCE CENTER.
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Shannon Bass
Active
1. “Gone Girl.” It’s full of twists and turns and I can’t wait to see what happens next. I’m waiting to see the movie until I finish so don’t tell me any spoilers!
2. “The Giver.” I read it in middle school and it still resonates with me. It is a great book to reflect on society’s values and the choices I make every day.
3. Anything Dr. Seuss! I loved the bright colorful illustrations full of whimsical characters to draw out my imagination.
4. “Barefoot Contessa Foolproof.” Her recipes are so approachable and have entertaining in mind. Plus, the recipes really are foolproof!
Catherine Shotick
Provisional
1. I am currently reading “The Physician” by Noah Gordon.
2. My favorite book of all time is “Joy in the Morning” by Betty Smith. It takes place in the 1920s and tells the story of a newly-wed couple’s struggle with hardship and poverty, yet they find so much to be happy about. It is a heartwarming reminder to find joy in the little things.
3. My favorite children’s book is “Mandy” by Julie Andrews.
4. One of my favorite cookbooks is “Classic Indian Cooking” by Julie Sahni.
Et Cetera
Bookshelf1. What book are you currently reading? 2. What is your favorite book of all time and why?3. What is your favorite children’s book? 4. What is your “go-to” cookbook?
QUESTIONS:
Sheena Karami
Active, Board Member
1. While I enjoy reading, lately, I’m not much of a leisurely reader. Any free time I have is filled reading local/national/international news articles, trade journals and other works relevant to my personal and professional endeavors.
2. “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll. Everything about it—the heroine, storyline, quirky characters, riddles and rhymes—always intrigued me and in my youth inspired me to think outside of the box.
3. Clearly my answer for question #2 applies here as well. I’m lucky to own a vintage copy of “Alice in Wonderland,” but if someone knows where I can find an original version of both stories in one bound copy, please let me know!
4. My mom and dad started documenting recipes in a journal when they met in college during the late 1970’s. Over the years, that journal has evolved into our family cookbook and contains my favorite dishes.
Jenn Tupps
Active, Board Member
1. I have a gigantic stack of books to get through. Here are the ones I am most enjoying or looking forward to: “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman, “I Thought it Was Just Me (but it isn’t)” by Dr. Brene Brown, “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr and “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.
2. “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. The story is hopeful, and sweet, and I always feel at home. Also, “The Wrinkle in Time quintet (WIT, Swiftly Tilting Planet, Wind in the Door, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time)” by Madeleine L’Engle. This was the first set of books that really introduced me to fantasy, and as I grow older and reread these books, I learn something new each time.
3. I adore “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. It is a fantastic story of sacrifice and also of not taking too much, but it’s hard to read a tearjerker to my toddler every night!
4. “Forks Over Knives” is a really good cookbook. It features plant-based menu options. “Oh She Glows!” is also really good for a plant-based diet. I follow her on Instagram too— she’s kind of awesome.
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