Giving - Junior League of Minneapolis

Fall 2011 • Vol. 2, No.1
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GIVE
Growing • Inspiring • Volunteering • Educating
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Membership Pages
6 Nominating Committee
8 New Committee Spotlight:
Maximizing the Membership Experience
9 The Help
10 Leadership & Lattes
Community Pages
11 Backpack Buddies
13 JLM Intern Daphine Branscomb
14 Advocacy Committee:
Giving the JLM a Stronger Voice in the Community
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Vision
Letter from the
President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS GIVE STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
Nadia Elnagdy
Writers
Erienne Andvik
Laurie Durkin
Emily Howald
Alex Koeppler
Molly Anderson
Advertising
Laura Culbertson
Tessie Reinsch
Contributing Members
Laura Ginsburg
Mary Malphurs
President
Suzie Wilmot
President-Elect
Maggie Kirchoff
Vice President Administration
Diane Douglas
Vice President Community
Sarah Curfman
Vice President Finance/CFO
Michelle Thomas
Vice President Fundraising
Stephanie Ruppert
Vice President Marketing
Laura Ginsburg
Vice President Membership
Elizabeth Kau
Vice President Projects
Michelle Fettig
Recording Secretary
Elizabeth Broich
Sustainer Representative
Emily Wagner
Legal Advisor
Jennifer Hobbs
2011-12 JLM
Board of Directors
The Junior League of Minneapolis is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization.
It was established in 1923, and is a member of The Association of
Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI).
It is a diverse group of dedicated women working to make Minneapolis a
better place for all its citizens. With over 800 members, the Junior League
of Minneapolis makes a measurable, positive impact on the community.
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Minneapolis is an organization of women committed
to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving
the community through the effective action and leadership of trained
volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Junior League of Minneapolis reaches out to women of all races, religions
and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment
to voluntarism.
Publication Disclaimer
GIVE, the magazine of the Junior League of Minneapolis, is published biannually.
Contents of GIVE may not be reprinted without permission from the
Junior League of Minneapolis.
Inquiries may be sent to communications@jlminneapolis.org.
Advertising requests can be sent to advertising@jlminneapolis.org.
Each year, the Junior League of
Minneapolis President selects a theme
upon which her year is based. This year’s
theme is Live it, Learn it and Share it.
“The JLM is in the first year of a three
year strategic plan,” explained Suzie
Wilmot, 2011-12 Junior League of
Minneapolis President, “and with so
many long term initiatives for JLM to
consider, it seemed important for us
all to learn, live and share together in
envisioning the future of the JLM.”
Now in its 88th year of service in the Minneapolis community, the Junior League
of Minneapolis is in a remarkable position because of the hundreds of past and
current members who have led it to its current place as an institution among
Minneapolis nonprofits. It is fitting then that we dedicate this issue of GIVE to
honoring the Junior League of Minneapolis’ history and celebrating the future of
the organization. As we focus on the “Then and Now” of the JLM, it is important
to note that while our mission has not changed in the past 88 years, the way we
fulfill it is continually evolving.
At the core of the JLM’s mission is a focus on developing women as community
and civic leaders. There are seven core elements that the Junior League is
uniquely positioned to foster in a woman’s development as a leader in her
community:
Collaboration: JLM members not only collaborate with each other to run the
organization but we collaborate with organizations that align with our services
and mission as well. The JLM is fortunate to have partnerships with Andersen
Open Elementary and Second Harvest Heartland that foster our Backpack
Buddies program highlighted on page 12.
Inclusive Communication: With over 800 members, it is important for the JLM
to foster a sense of belonging for its members. Inclusive communication builds
engagement, and it is this communication that helps to develop our organization
and each other.
Global & Community Awareness, Action & Advocacy: As the Junior League
develops its issue-based community service model, League members will not only
expand their global and community awareness, but all will have the opportunity to
become advocates for our organization and the Minneapolis community.
Operational Expertise: The volunteer experience with the Junior League of
Minneapolis is unique as theorganization operates and manages itself with
trained volunteers. The JLM is currently reviewing ways to more effectively utilize
the League’s resources and volunteer time. Read about how an AchieveMpls Step-
Up intern helped the League operate more efficiently while developing her own
opportunities on page 13.
Social & Cultural Inclusion: Today’s member is socially and culturally aware of
not only her impact but that of her global community.
Strategic Thinking: The Junior League of Minneapolis is in the first year of its
current three-year Strategic Plan. Strategic leaders were not only involved in the
process of creating the plan, but in developing the plan itself. Each and every
day we ask our members to make certain their volunteer efforts are in support of
that objective. Additionally, the vision is continually evolving, so we question all
members to strategically think how to make the organization better.
Volunteer Development: We foster advances in volunteer skills and knowledge to
benefit the community. Our community has continually gained from the countless
trained JLM volunteers serving on the boards of Minneapolis nonprofits. This
year, we will launch a formal Get On Board training to build JLM members’
nonprofit boardroom skills.
This framework of effective leadership for community impact helps us all fulfill
the Junior League of Minneapolis’ mission. Please enjoy this issue of GIVE and
learn more about the Then and Now of the JLM. Thank you for all you do and for
learning, living and sharing in the mission of The Junior
League of Minneapolis.
Cover Art
Minneapolis from across the river. Photographed by Adam Witt.
Sincerely,
Visit us Online: www.jlminneapolis.org
Suzie Wilmot
President, 2011-12
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your WORDS
Q
What is
your most
memorable
experience
with the
League?
What do you
envision for
the future of
the JLM?
No matter how many years
they’ve been with the League,
every member has a story to tell.
This fall, GIVE asked members
to reflect on their past and
their future in the JLM.
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Past: As a past President of
the League, I was able to be its
spokesperson. It was very humbling
but thrilling to represent the
passion, talent and compassion
of our members to our community.
Future: We have so much potential.
Our membership is growing strong
and our leadership for both Actives
and Sustainers is phenomenal.
Our impact on our community
is boundless; more importantly,
we are a group of women
who respect and support one
another. We can be role models
for young girls and help build the
foundation for their bright futures.
Lisa
Walker,
Sustainer
Past: May 25th, 2007, was
proclaimed by Mayor Ryback as
“Books 4 Kids Day” in Minneapolis.
I was the Reading Program Director
on the committee and we had an
incredible year which culminated in
that proclamation and a powerful
reading event at one of our partner
schools. It was so uplifting to watch
the children’s faces and their pure
excitement as we presented them
with their very own books!
Future: I envision a League that is
an icon in the community. When a
person hears the words “The Junior
League of Minneapolis,” they don’t
even have to ask what it is because
they already know based on our
accomplishments!
Rachel Smith, Active
Past: It was such an honor and
privilege to serve as the President
of the Junior League with a year
full of incredible memories. The
experiences that I have particularly
cherished over the years are where
my volunteerism has impacted my
family. One such memory was on
a Christmas Eve when our family
delivered gifts to my CARE family at
the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit –
certainly a life lesson for all of us.
Future: The League has a rich
history of community success
and I am confident that the
membership will continue to grow
and be a significant player in the Twin
Cities.
Carol Smith, Sustainer
Emily Clausman,
Active
Past: Meeting such wonderfully
talented women and making a
lasting impact in the community.
More specifically, it would probably
be serving on the Between the Lines
Committee – such a rewarding and
eye-opening experience!
Future: I envision our list of
accomplishments to continue to grow
with an even quicker response to
community needs and for women
to continue to work together for a
great cause. The future is bright for the
JLM!
Patty Murphy, Sustainer
Past: Most recent and most
memorable, the LeagueAire’s
exhilarating musical tribute to
our beloved ‘Yankee Doodle Sue’
(Suzanne Holmes Hodder) at her
memorial service this past July.
Future: A growing Junior League
that continues to empower women
to become well-respected leaders
who are not only dedicated to
community service, but to one another
as well.
Past: Setting up for the American Girl
fashion show last year with two good
JLM friends who were also new moms.
We lined up our three daughters
(all under the age of 12 weeks at the
time) in their car seats on the stage as
we worked on the show!
Future: I see the JLM becoming a
“go-to” organization in the Twin
Cities for our new issue.
Megan
Ruwe,
Active
Past: Seeing how projects the JLM has
initiated have grown, flourished and
been turned over to the community.
Additionally, in those days, the new
member class met weekly (and
we had a day and an evening
class!), because it was possible.
I still remember visiting locations
such as the back room of the Guthrie
and the Children’s Theater as well as
the Hennepin County jail. For some
reason, that made quite an impact on
me!
Future: We will continue to grow, be
responsive to membership needs and
interests and make a phenomenal
impact on our community
Sandy Warner, Sustainer
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Behind
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JLM to Welcome a New Member
Class in November
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Choosing our leaders. Electing our Board. Appointing our Chairs.
How does the Nominating Committee do it?
Our future may be in their hands, but for many, what
happens behind the doors of the Nominating Committee’s
meeting has always seemed like a secretive process. Now
they want to make certain everyone knows how it works.
This year’s Chair, Meta Lano, said her main goal is to
educate members about the entire procedure and show
everyone why filling out those standard forms is important.
“We always say that we’re a confidential committee, but
we’re not secretive,” Meta said.
The process starts every October when each member
receives three documents: a skills self-assessment, which
helps determine interests and strengths; a personal
application, where each member can state her interests;
and a straw ballot that allows members to nominate peers
who fit specific positions. The seven-person Nominating
Committee then goes to work placing each member in an
appropriate position that compliments her skill-set and
honors the opinion of the League’s members.
Written By Emily Howald
Positions are announced at three points throughout the
year: the President-Elect and the Board of Directors are
announced at the December General Meeting and the
committee Chairs are selected and announced in March.
Incoming Chairs place their committees’ Director positions
in April.
While Meta and her team of discerning women set out to
select the future of our League’s leadership, she’s made
it clear that in addition to opening up the process to the
League, her eye is still on the job at hand. “Our hope is to
pick strong leaders for the coming year, and that starts by
picking a Board of Directors who have a cohesive set of
goals and work well together,” she says.
And after all that, Meta wants to be sure to make it fun.
“It’s time consuming and a lot of work, but I want to keep it
enjoyable.” That’s one secret worth sharing.
This fall, the Junior League of Minneapolis
opened its doors to the 2011 New Member Class.
These women were welcomed into the JLM with
a kick-off and orientation event on November 10.
“Our committee hit the ground running with
planning Informational Sessions and the first
JLM Expo Event. We’ve met some amazing women!
We have no doubt that many of these women will
sit among our future leaders and are very excited
to usher them into our League,” New Member Chair
Jen Abel said.
In addition to attending General Membership Meetings, New Members will attend monthly
meetings and trainings where they will learn more about the League and the many ways
that they can become involved as Active members and beyond.
For more information regarding membership, email newmembers@jlminneapolis.org.
Learn It,
Live it
and
Share it
2011-12 Nominating Committee: (from left to right) Jen Trujillo, Katie
Hollerman, Megan Foley, Sarah Borchers, Karin Abel and Meta Lano
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Retaining passionate, trained volunteers is a necessity for
any nonprofit organization and the JLM is no different. As
the community and League evolve, so too do the needs of its
members. Understanding this, the JLM has created many
training and enrichment programs over the years, and
worked hard to develop projects and services that motivate
members and serve the community.
Recognizing the changing landscape of
membership, a Membership Retention Ad
Hoc Committee was called to address the
reasons a member of the JLM might choose
to leave the organization and what we could
do to enable her to stay.
Maximizing
the Membership Experience
“There will always be reasons out of our
reach—job relocation, a change in family
situation—that cause a member to leave
the JLM,” said Meleah Follen, Membership
Retention Ad Hoc Committee Co-Chair.
“What’s more important is that we’re
listening to the members that want to stay involved in
the League and figuring out how we can make the JLM a
rewarding experience for them.”
Several key recommendations came from the ad hoc, which
ended in 2009-10, including creating a value proposition
about League membership (see below), adding additional
Written By Laura Ginsburg and Alex Koeppler
Placement Advisors to give more one-on-one attention and
the creation of a Membership Experience Committee.
“I am so excited to be a part of the Membership Experience
Committee in its first year!” said Anna Lee Wahls,
committee Chair. “There was so much great energy
coming out of the ad hoc committee around enhancing
the experience for all of our members wherever they are in
their League careers.” The Membership
Experience Committee is off to a big
start in the 2011-12 League year. So far,
the committee has created “Did You
Know?” blurbs in the League Link to
help members learn tidbits about the
League and its history, started looking
at past membership survey data to get a
holistic view of what members’ feedback
has been over the past few years and
scoped Affinity Groups which aim to
uncover new ways to help members
connect beyond neighborhoods and membership year.
“There was so much great
energy that came out of
the Retention Ad Hoc
Committee around enhancing
the experience for all of our
members wherever they
are in their League careers.
Our enthusiastic committee
members are committed
to keeping this momentum
going!”
THE VALUE PROPOSITION OF
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MINNEAPOLIS
Although it’s off and running, suggestions and comments
are welcome. “The only way to know if we’re successful is
to hear from members that we’re helping improve their
League experience,” said Anna Lee. The committee can be
reached at membershipexperience@jlminneapolis.org.
The value of membership in the Junior League of Minneapolis (JLM) is its legacy of service
and its network of involved women. The League provides a supportive environment for
women to become trained volunteers and leaders by offering multiple opportunities for
service and development. The collective action of the JLM creates programs that have
lasting impact in the Minneapolis community. Members agree that the hallmark of JLM
involvement is lifelong friendships and extensive reach through community leadership.
Help
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Article Reprinted with Permission from The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc.
Thanks to the passage of nearly five decades and society’s
ever-evolving outlook on diversity and race relations, The
Junior League portrayed in the motion picture The Help
(based on Kathryn Stockett’s novel by the same name)
seems a distant memory to the organization we know today.
More than 50 years later, like the communities it serves,
The Junior League and its individual Leagues have made
significant and substantial changes on many fronts that
collectively offer up a stark contrast to the organization
depicted in the film. That said, it’s unacceptable to think
that we can’t do better as The Junior League, as a nation
and as a world when it comes to addressing these critical
issues.
It’s worth noting that the Mississippi League used in the
plot of the movie and the book is fictionalized. However,
we also realize that societal norms on diversity and race
relations have changed tremendously, and for the better,
since the early 1960s. While each of our 292 Leagues is an
independent, 501(c)3 group (or its equivalent in Canada,
Mexico and the United Kingdom), they share with us a
commitment to diversity, community service and the
highest standards of voluntarism.
The Junior League, one of the oldest, largest and most
effective women’s volunteer organizations in the world,
has matured and evolved since it was founded by social
activism pioneer Mary Harriman in 1901. Our mandate,
however, remains unwavering: to develop exceptionally
qualified civic leaders who can identify a community’s
most urgent and pressing needs and address them with
meaningful and relevant programs and initiatives that
not only improve lives, but also change the way people
think. This type of work has won us dedicated community
partners and loyal supporters for more than 110 years.
As it did in 1901 and in the 1960s, The Junior League
continues to inspire countless women to reach within
themselves to find their inner leaders by offering
unparalleled opportunities in civic leadership training that
equips them to go out into the world and apply their skills
for the betterment of society.
True to their legacy, today’s League members are at the
forefront of tackling society’s thorniest issues—addressing
and acting as advocates on an array of critical issues,
including among others: human trafficking, foster care,
juvenile justice, teen self-esteem, cybercrimes, literacy and
the environment—for the purpose of enhancing the social,
cultural and political fabric of our civil society.
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As a result of this work, The Junior League—and the
more than 155,000 women in 292 chapters in the United
States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Mexico who
comprise its ranks—have amassed an archive of irrefutable
results and an indisputable reputation as thoughtful
and influential change agents for the public good. They
have been instrumental in building into our daily lives
many of the privileges we now take for granted - like free
school lunches, literacy programs, children’s theaters and
museums and accesible clean water - and have shifted
societal issues such as domestic violence and alcohol abuse
to the forefront.
JLM screening of The Help at
the Edina Landmark Theater
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Have you been to a Leadership & Lattes event in the past
year and thought it was fabulous? The Association of
Junior Leagues International Inc. thought so and awarded a
$10,000 grant to the Junior League of Minneapolis to help
take this already successful program to new heights.
Leadership & Lattes began in 2009 by providing training
opportunities on subjects that matter to JLM members in
a small-group setting. And yes, java enthusiasts, caffeine
is encouraged. This year, participation is limited to 30
members per session to maintain an intimate atmosphere,
but there’s no limit to the number of sessions a member can
attend. Free training on subjects applicable and of interest
to Junior League of Minneapolis members is just another
benefit of membership in the organization.
The first big training of fall 2011, Leaving a Lasting
Impression, focused on how to put your proverbial best
foot forward during a first meeting or when sponsoring an
event—whether in a personal or professional setting. The
new year will usher in the return of the ever-popular Brave
New Workshop training (exclusively for New Members
JLM Training Opportunities
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and
Getting Better
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this year), a session on Being Financially Fabulous and a
session on how to maximize your personal potential and
become the best possible version of yourself. The Training,
Leadership and Development Committee (TLD) plans the
Leadership & Lattes calendar with a variety of topics to
appeal to all JLM members and they are always looking for
inspiration from you. Submit your ideas or comments to
training@jlminneapolis.org for consideration.
In addition to L&L programming, the TLD Committee is
launching an exciting new pilot program in January of 2012
called Get on Board, an extensive training program that
will prepare select members to be effective members of a
nonprofit board of directors. The goal of the program are
to develop leaders who not only lead, but also understand
the value of being an effective team member. The program
was originally started in New Orleans, and the JLM began
working on its curriculum this past summer. Get on Board
is another example of the JLM’s dedication to investing in
its members, which ultimately helps the JLM further its
core goal of impacting the greater Twin Cities community.
When was the last time you were able to positively impact
275 people? Can’t think of anything? Junior League
members ensure 275 Minneapolis children don’t go hungry
over the weekend while school is in session. Every week,
JLM members fill backpacks with two breakfasts, two
lunchs, three dinners and three snacks, enough food to
feed the student and often much of his or her
family.
The success is tangible—since Backpack
Buddies began, reading comprehension scores
among participants have steadily improved.
“Our leadership team and entire committee
were ecstatic to see these results. Being able to
measure and quantify our success will enable
us to grow this program,” said Backpack
Buddies Chair Sarah Jackson.
Participation is growing; this year, third graders have
been added to first and second graders as participants in
the program. “The Backpack Buddies program got off to
an early start this year. Parents’ Night was held before the
beginning of school, so we started enrolling children in
August, which enabled us to start packing and delivering
Backpack Buddies
Program
Thriving and Growing
Written By Erienne Andvik
Since Backpack
Buddies
began, reading
comprehension
scores among
participants have
steadily improved.
backpacks the first week in September,” Sarah said.
Parents’ Night was a success, and with the addition of
translators to help break down communication barriers,
many students were enrolled in the program before the
first bell rang, allowing more children to start the year on a
positive note.
To kick off fall 2011, Backpack Buddies is
expanding its partnership with Ameriprise,
whose employees are taking an active interest
in the project. This is the first year Ameriprise
employees will staff backpack-stuffing
shifts—nine to be exact—which equates to 270
community service hours dedicated to our
program from an outside organization.
Discussions with the school’s principal
and volunteer coordinator uncovered an
opportunity to shift the focus of Backpack Buddies’ largescale
event efforts to winter break instead of Thanksgiving.
There may also be opportunities to participate in monthly
family nights. It’s clear the program is successful, and they
relish the prospect of positively impacting more children.
Speakers at a Leaadership & Lattes training.
League and community members at a recent Backpack Buddies packing shift.
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Daphine Branscomb
Daphine Branscomb came to the Junior League of Minneapolis through STEP-UP, a summer job program for
Minneapolis youth ages 14-21. The City of Minneapolis ‘Employment and Training Program, along with numerous
partners, provides opportunities to connect STEP-UP participants with the experience and training required to become
tomorrow’s skilled workforce. Daphine completed a competitive application process and work-readiness training,
including academic enrichment classes, financial literacy training and business mentor relationship
instruction, to be considered for
an internship position with a
local business or nonprofit.
She was pleased to be matched
with the JLM. As a highly
motivated young woman and
a single mother, Daphine was
drawn to the JLM’s mission
of helping women build their
community. She has found
“I’m
going to
continue
my goal
of helping
people
and giving
knowledge
to my
peers.”
the most valuable part of her experience to be
learning about all of the projects and services the
JLM sponsors to fulfill its mission of improving
the community. “Many people are not aware of the
resources available to them in their community,” she
stated. “I want to help people find resources. This has
been a great job for me.” Daphine plans to continue to
build on the experience she gained this summer and
hopes to work for more nonprofit organizations in
the future. “I’m going to continue my goal of helping
people and giving knowledge to my peers.”
On September 21, 2011, the Star Tribune recognized the
Junior League of Minneapolis for its involvement in the City
of Minneapolis’ STEP-UP summer jobs program.
The JLM is proud to be one of 211 Minneapolis-Saint Paul
employers that helped more than 2,000 young people
build a foundation for success in the workplace.
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Advocacy Committee: Giving the Junior League of Minneapolis a Stronger Voice in the Community
Written By Molly Andersen
and Alex Koeppler
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You can ask any member of the Junior League of
Minneapolis and they will tell you, they love their
community. That’s why dozens of new members join
the JLM every year. They want to empower women and
children and help them do great things and Angela Coenen
and Carissa Kell are no different. Yet, after joining the
League in 2009, they quickly
discovered they had a much bigger
passion: advocacy.
The JLM has a rich history in
the Minneapolis area and is
responsible for the development
of strong organizations in the city,
like the Greater Minneapolis Crisis
Nursery and Free Arts Minnesota.
“The achievement gap is
large and persistent; whether
measured by kindergarten
readiness, the number of
students who are reading by
third grade or the number of
students who graduate from
high school.”
These projects were started
because the JLM saw a need in the community. According
to Angela, she and Carissa wanted to help give the League
a stronger voice again: “We felt more attention needed to
be dedicated to the issues that the League supports,” said
Angela. From there, Angela and Carissa began researching.
They looked at Leagues around the nation and talked to
other League members to see how they advocate their
projects and fundraisers. Angela says it became clear the
JLM needed to be better educated on the issues the League
stands for. That’s when she and Carissa began laying the
groundwork for what an Advocacy Committee would look
like. They took their findings to the JLM Board, and the
League voted to form the committee in May, 2010.
This fall signified a turning point
for the JLM, as it further defined
its issue-based community service
model. Through the guidance of
the Association of Junior League
International Inc. the JLM began
researching the needs in the community
a few years ago. JLM members talked
to other nonprofits in the Minneapolis
area as well as government and
educational entities. There have also
been several surveys and various
activities to determine what issue or need JLM members
want to focus on. In November, JLM members voted to
adopt the achievement gap as its issue.
“Becoming a single-issue League gives us a clear, concise
voice within the League and gives us confidence in that we
are making an impact on a larger scale issue,” said Sarah
Dubois, Chair of the Advocacy Committee. Through the
Prepare Your
Child’s Heart
and Mind
for a Lifetime.
Infant, toddler, preschool,
and kindergarten programs
Challenging Montessori Curriculum
including music and foreign languages
Dance & Computer Classes
6:30 am to 6:00 pm
12 month programs
Full and Part Time Schedules
leadership of Sarah, the Advocacy Committee is working
hard this year to educate the League and the community
about the achievement gap. Minnesota has the second
widest achievement gap in the United States. Minneapolis
has the widest achievement gap among white and nonwhite
students in the state. Research suggests both inschool
factors and home and community factors impact
how a student performs in school.
In January, the Advocacy Committee will hold a roundtable
discussion with community members and leaders to
identify areas where they can collaborate to reduce the
achievement gap. The committee is also starting an
awareness campaign in the monthly General Memberships
Packets and the League Link, which goes out to members
once a week. “We want every member to feel comfortable
talking about the achievement gap in Minneapolis,” said
Sarah.
The Advocacy Committee is also educating League
members and the community about ongoing projects
already impacting the achievement gap. For example,
Backpack Buddies. The JLM project provides more than
200 meals every weekend to students at Andersen Open
Elementary in Minneapolis. The food helps students be
more prepared for learning and has already increased
attendance rates. “It’s all about getting the League a seat
at the table and painting the picture the League should
be looked to as a resource in the community,” said Sarah.
Sarah says she and her committee are excited for the year
ahead as the League works to define what it wants to be and
how it can better serve our community.
You can thank Angela and Carissa for their assistance in
making it happen. Their passion to improve the League’s
voice through advocacy is what the JLM is all about. It
builds women who build our community. No surprise here,
but both women won the Active Member Volunteer of the
Year Award in 2010. They also formed a life-long friendship
out of their commitment to bring the Advocacy Committee
to life.
“We’re grateful to the League for empowering us to see our
vision come to life,” said Angela.
Stephanie Ruppert, Carissa Kell, Sarah Borchers and Angela Coenen
Statistics representing the challenge
Basic demographics of Minneapolis Public Schools:
• 34,000 students
• 70% children of color (40% are African
American, including east African) and 17% are
Somali
• 16% of the children are special needs
• 23% are English language learners
• 65% live in poverty
Homelessness in Minneapolis Public Schools:
• 8% are homeless or highly mobile
• The overwhelming number of those are African
American
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Duets Finds its
Perfect
Pairing
in 2012!
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Written By Laurie Durkin
Black and White, Beauty
and the Beast, Rock and
Roll. The Junior League
of Minneapolis is
preparing for its annual
One Night Fundraiser
and reviving last year’s
successful theme: An
Evening of Perfect
Pairings. Save the date
for Duets: January 28,
2012.
In 2012, Duets will
feature top-tier
restaurant tastings
perfectly paired with
spirits, as well as live
and silent auctions. The
evening will also feature
live music, a dessert bar
and hors d’oeuvres by
Fabulous Catering.
The event will be held
at the newly opened
BMW dealership in
Minnetonka. “It’s a truly
beautiful space,” said
One Night Committee
member Jordan Barnes.
“Envision white and
pewter linens, soft
lighting and birch
tree centerpieces
surrounded by green
floral accents.” The
committee plans to
enrich the dealership’s
simplistic design by
highlighting the existing
fireplaces, bringing in
warmth and vitality.
The One Night
Fundraiser procurement
team is off to a great
start securing items
for the live and silent
auctions. The seven
amazing women
who make up this
subcommittee have
been working nonstop
to put together auction
packages. “We are
very excited to offer
an Exclusive Resorts
Vacation Package this
year at our live auction.
We have also been
able to secure local
sporting event tickets,
gym memberships
and gift cards from
fabulous local stores
and restaurants,”
reported subcommittee
member Allison Berres.
“Last year’s event was a
huge success (grossing
$90,000 in revenue) so
we have our work cut
out for us to meet our
fundraising goal.”
With such great details
coming together,
don’t miss out on your
opportunity to purchase
a ticket!
For event details, to
purchase tickets and
a list of participating
vendors visit:
www.jlminneapolis.org.
Auction items and delicious eats from One Night Fundraiser 2011
Do you have a great idea for auction items, an amazing
restaurant contact or in-kind donation contact? The
One Night Fundraiser Committee is always looking for
suggestions! Email them at duets@jlminneapolis.org.
The 2011 Shop, Save, Share Card:
The Perfect Pick Me Up for a Fall Wardrobe!
The 2011 Shop, Save, Share Card was available for
purchase in October, just in time for that pair of
fabulous fall boots you’d been eyeing for the past
several weeks. Sold for $40, cardholders enjoyed
up to 20 percent off at participating retailers. The
Shop, Save, Share Card was truly an opportunity
to both give and receive with 100 percent of the
proceeds dedicated to supporting the Junior League
of Minneapolis’ Mission.
Written By Alex Koeppler
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2011 PARTICIPATING VENDORS!
A. Michelle Boutique ∞ Arafina ∞ Aveda - New Reflections Spa & Salon ∞ BLINK for Beauty
Blooma Yoga & Wellness ∞ Bluebird Boutique Brugen Jewelers ∞ Bumbershute
Captain Cosmic’s Coffee ∞ Cheeky Monkey ∞ Coldwater Creek ∞ The Container Store ∞ Corset Boutique
& Personal Styling ∞ Country Cupboard ∞ D’Amico Restaurants ∞ Down Home Massage ∞ Dugo
ECOMAIDS ∞ Edelweiss Baby ∞ Envy Skin Clinic ∞ European Wax Center
The Fringe Salon ∞ The Foursome ∞ GAP ∞ Gap Kids ∞ Gifts Galore ∞ Goodnight Moon
Good Things ∞ Granite City Food & Brewery ∞ Happy Days ∞ Henrich + Shultz ∞ Hot Mama
Il Vostro Boutique ∞ Initially Yours Monogramming & Gifts ∞ IseeMe.com
Ivy Spa ∞ J. Jill ∞ Julia Bretey Salon ∞ Kiddywampus ∞ KOKOON ∞ Lady Slipper Boutique ∞ Lily
The Loop Bar & Restaurant ∞ Melly ∞ Metro Dogs ∞ Mitre Box ∞ OPM ∞ Pandolf ∞ Paperista
Pink Champagne ∞ Partouf’s Personalized Chocolates & Gifts ∞ Patina ∞ Pink Champagne ∞ Posh Love
Prime Culture ∞ Rosetta Stone Ridgedale ∞ Russell + Hazel ∞ Santorini ∞ Shop in the City
Solo Vino ∞ Sports Hut ∞ Tennis on Selby ∞ Tiger Sushi Travel Style ∞ Truffle Hill Chocolates
Urban Traveler ∞ Vinaigrette ∞ Whymsy ∞ Zelaz
∞
The committee set its goals high this year and
surpassed them thanks to the hard work of all the
committee members. With a fantastic array of
businesses participating, the committee sold more
than 150 cards! The two mall sponsors, Ridgedale
Center and Eden Prairie Center, were ecstatic with the
results.
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There’s Something for Everyone with
Special Events
What do Dinner Club, Bunny Brunch and the Crush
Party have in common? They are fundraisers hosted by
the Special Events Committee to satisfy the interests of a
constantly growing League.
Special Events are smaller fundraisers that require less
lead-time and a smaller capital investment than major
fundraisers. This structure allows the committee to try
out new ideas that League members might love. Events
vary from year to year and committee members have the
freedom to be creative. A great example of a successful
Special Event is the Crush Party. A few years ago, the
Special Events Committee saw a need for an event
geared toward single Leaguers looking for more social
opportunities. Not long after that, the Crush Party was
Written By Erienne Andvik
born. It was a smashing success for little overhead and over
the past few years many JLM members outside the original
target demographic have had their share of the fun.
This year, Special Events is bringing back some old
favorites—like Breakfast with Santa and the Crush Party—
and explored new territory with a wine tasting event
this past fall. Dinner Club is also a part of the Special
Events Committee, and it has cultivated a loyal following
of members who enjoy cooking and still more who enjoy
eating out.
The holiday season provides ample opportunity for playing
hostess but forget stressing about menu planning. We’ve
done half the job for you and compiled easy appetizer and
dessert recipes below, all you need to find is a main dish!
Honor the Past
&
Secure the Future
Through an Annual Fund Donation
Written By Erienne Andvik
As the end of the year approaches, take a moment to reflect
on what the Junior League has given you over the past 12
months: friendship, volunteer opportunities, the chance to
develop new skills and so much more.
Dues are important, but the JLM relies on Annual Fund
donations to help support its Mission, our projects and our
services. Things like Backpack Buddies, Helping Hands and
Leadership & Lattes are all paid for in part by the Annual
Fund.
A donation to the Annual Fund is a way to honor the history
of the JLM; but perhaps more importantly, it’s a way to
preserve its future.
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For JLM member Ulonda Crawford Eurey, donating to the
Annual Fund is essential: “I believe in our mission and
I want to make sure I am doing my part to ensure
its perpetuity. I believe you cannot ask someone to
make a monetary donation to your organization if
you are not doing so yourself.”
Your donation doesn’t have to be much. Our hope this year
is that everyone gives something, whether it’s one dollar
or one thousand dollars. Some employers will even match
your contribution! If you’re unsure of your company’s
match policy, the Donor Relations Committee can help you
find out.
Thank you for continuing to support the Junior League of Minneapolis.
Rosemary Pine Nut Bruschetta
From the JLM’s Always Superb cookbook
Serves 24
Ingredients:
• 1 pkg Italian herb bread machine mix
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons pesto
• Grated mozzarella cheese
• Fresh rosemary leaves
• Pine nuts
Directions:
Prepare the bread mix according to directions for making pizza dough in a bread machine. After
the first rising of the dough, roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 2-inch round
cutter. Place rounds on an oiled baking sheet.
Combine the tomato paste and pesto in a bowl and mix well. Spread over the dough rounds.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, rosemary and pine nuts.
Note: You may prepare the bruschetta up to this point and store in the freezer.
Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes
Bavarian Apple Torte
Printed with permission from “Mad About Food”. Thanks to our friends at the Junior League of Madison for sharing this recipe!
Serves 8
Ingredients:
Crust
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Filling
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
Topping
• 1/3 cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 6 small baking apples, peeled and
sliced
• ¼ cup almonds, sliced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Crust:
In a medium bowl, combine sugar with flour. Cut in butter; use a fork to mix until moist dough clumps form. Add almond
extract and mix well. Press crust mixture into a 9-inch spring form pan.
Filling:
In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, sugar, egg and almond extract. Pour over crust.
Topping:
In a large bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and almond extract. Add apples and toss to coat. Pour over cheese mixture.
For a nice presentation, layer apples in a circle on top of the torte.
Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees. Bake an additional 20 minutes.
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From the debutantes
of its past
to the working women
of its future,
the spirit of
the Junior League
remains unchanged.
Where did it come from?
And how has this
venerable organization
of women
evolved?
The Junior League:
THEN & NOW
< Mary Harriman Rumsey: Founder of the Junior League (City of
New York)
Katharine Hepburn: Actress, women’s issues activist
(Hartford)
Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady, social reformer,
humanitarian, author (City of New York) >
Sandra Day O’Connor: First female U.S. Supreme
Court Justice (Phoenix)
Barbara Bush: First Lady, literacy activist (Houston)
Laura Bush: First Lady, literacy activist
(Austin)
Betty Ford: First Lady, substance abuse prevention activist (Grand Rapids)
Nancy Reagan: First Lady, substance abuse prevention activist (Los Angeles)
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photographs courtesy of the AJLI
Julia McWilliams Child: Chef, author of Mastering the Art of French Cooking
(Pasadena)
Oveta Culp Hobby: First Commander of Women’s Army Corps, >
first U.S. Secretary of Health, Education & Welfare (Houston)
Despite its frequent association with pearls and whitegloved
socials, The Junior League of today is one of the
most respected and influential charitable organizations in
the world.
Established in 1901 by 19 year-old Mary Harriman in New
York City, the mission of The Junior League was clear: to
improve child health, nutrition and literacy among at-risk
populations. Mary, the debutante daughter of a railroad
magnate, recruited 80 of her young female friends to help
achieve her goal. It didn’t take long for Mary to realize that
the best recipe for success would be to create a community
of women trained as skilled volunteers. She went to
work cultivating an organization where women could
volunteer, develop their professional skills and improve
their community without forsaking any of their familial
responsibilities.
One hundred and ten years later, The Association of Junior
Leagues International Inc. is still the embodiment of that
mission—but now there’s a fresh new face representing the
typical Junior Leaguer. “This huge shift has happened,”
said Carol Truesdell, President of the Junior League of
Minneapolis from 1971–73. “When I was in the Junior
League, all the members were women who weren’t working
for money. We had volunteer careers and there were only a
handful who had paid careers—basically a teacher, a nurse
or a secretary. To think about where it is today—it’s just like
flipping the whole program upside down.”
Leaguers today are different. “The women of this
generation’s League are constant participants in all kinds of
professional development through their work,” said Patty
Murphy, a JLM member since 1975. “Community service
and giving back is already in their DNA, so this is a way of
life for them.”
But it wasn’t always this way. Mary Harriman founded the
Junior League to offer women responsibilities outside of
the home through an organization that addressed social,
health and educational issues effecting the community at
large. To keep the organization female-run, Mary devised
the infrastructure which is still in place today and which
enables members to govern and lead the League.
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Eudora Welty: Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Optimist’s Daughter (Jackson)
Shirley Temple Black: Child actress, delegate to the United Nations, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Czech and
Slovak Republics (Palo Alto)
Margaret Hamilton: Actress best known for her role as the Wicked Witch of
the West in The Wizard of Oz (Cleveland)
Sarah Palfrey Cook Danzig: Two-time Wimbledon champion
(City of New York)
Marilyn Carlson Nelson: Chairman and CEO of Carlson Companies
(Minneapolis)
Margaret Chase Smith: First woman to be elected to the U.S. House of
Representatives and the U.S. Senate (Bangor)
< Katharine Phelps: First President of the Junior League of Minneapolis
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A group of female poliots
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In the early twentieth century,
the obvious appeal of a femaleled
charitable organization spread
quickly across the country. By 1921,
approximately 30 Junior Leagues
joined together to create The
Association of Junior Leagues of
America, which provided professional
support to each League. In 1923, the
JLM was established with 60 members
paying a mere $6 in annual dues. By
1939, there were 144 Junior Leagues
in existence around the world.
With its growing population, one thing
about the Junior League remained
constant—its mission to serve.
Throughout history, members have
found unique ways to provide aid
wherever there was a need. During
the Depression, the League opened
nutrition centers and milk stations;
during World War II, women chaired
war-related organizations across
the nation; and by the 1960s, the
majority of the Leagues offered health
and welfare projects such as alcohol
programs, adoption services, clinics
and convalescent care and hospital
services.
The Leagues’ good deeds were never
far from the public eye, thanks in
part to the popularity of some
of its members. Junior League
of Hartford member Katherine
Hepburn emerged as a four-time
Academy Award winning starlet,
while Eleanor Roosevelt, a Leaguer
since 1903, assumed her role as
First Lady in 1933. She was the
St. Louis Leaguers Marching
first of five Leaguers to become First
Lady and eventually became the
U.S. Delegate to the United Nations.
In 1981, Junior League of Phoenix
member Sandra Day O’Conner became
the first woman to be appointed a
Supreme Court Justice.
Though each member’s success was
not dependent upon the League, there
is a correlation between the essential
training that Mary Harriman set as
a core component years ago. The
League equips women with the skills
necessary to identify problems and
develop solutions – whether at home,
professionally, or for the League as
a whole. Case in point: former JLM
President Nancy Lindahl. Nancy
joined the League in 1980, served as
President from 1990–91 and has since
served on 26 community boards across
the Twin Cities. ¬“The training is what
opened the doors for me. I had lots
of practice in the trenches,” she said.
“Those doors never would have been
opened if I hadn’t learned how to be
an effective board member.”
Fortunately, much of the core training
that was available throughout the
Junior League’s past remains as
available today as it was in 1901.
“The training programs that we
offer—whether it be hands on or more
formulaic—are still very substantial,”
said Suzie. “We’ve evolved, but we’re
still successful.” That continued
evolution is part of what makes the
JLM stand out amongst the hundreds
of Leagues around the world.
According to Carol, who has national
experience within the League, “[T]he
Minneapolis League is not one of the
largest Leagues, but it has always been
one of the more progressive.” “We’ve
had women who were savvy and smart
and spoke out on a national level,”
added Nancy.
In the 1970s, Carol was instrumental
in eliminating the practice of voting
on an applicant for membership into
the League, advocating instead for
an open enrollment into the League.
Minneapolis member and recent
Katharine Phelps award winner
Marilyn Carlson Nelson recommended
the first African American woman into
the League—a relevant milestone even
today.
Although to some the name Junior
League may conjure up images of
society soirees and debutante balls,
Junior League members recognize
that it runs deeper than fundraising
luncheons and charity events. “I have
always said we are not a white-glove
organization, we are a rubber-glove
League,” said Nancy. “We roll up our
shirt sleeves and really dig into the
issues.” And those who have been
a part of it, either past or present,
understand that the Junior League
means women with a mission. It
always has and it always will.
A League of Our Own:
Hallmarks in JLM History
1923:
The Junior League of Minneapolis holds its first meeting on November 9.
The 60 members elect Katharine Phelps as President. Requirements are three business meetings per year, three
hours of work each week and $6 in dues.
1925:
The Children’s Theatre project is established. It will bring JLM-produced and performed plays into
schools for almost 45 years.
1925-26:
The JLM begins to finance the training and salary of a physiotherapist to care for polio survivors at General
Hospital. Six years later the Curative Workshop is founded.
1943:
A JLM cookbook with handwritten favorites from members is published. It raises more than $3,000.
1950-2005:
The Clothes Line Thrift Shop raises money for the League and gives back by providing gently used clothing at
affordable prices.
1953-54:
The JLM joins in the formation of a Children’s Hospital and pledges $21,000 to the Free Bed Fund, payable
over three years. By December 1954, Follies raises almost the entire amount and JLM pledges
an additional $20,000 for two playrooms.
1954:
The Puppetry Committee is established to perform shows in hospitals, schools and via TV.
1966:
The JLM starts a chorus group, LeagueAires, which is still active today. For decades this group of women
has performed inspirational and rousing numbers in local nursing homes.
1983:
The JLM opens the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery as a safe shelter
where parents can turn in times of need.
1984:
Twenty students participate in Teen Outreach (a national project), which is a collaboration with the Minneapolis
Public Schools and the Sheltering Arms Foundation to increase the number of high school graduates. By1989-
90, more than 200 teens have been involved and it becomes a part of Family and Children’s Services.
1991:
The JLM establishes the motto “Working gloves, not white gloves” for the new Helping Hands service, which is
designed to support community agencies and JLM projects with doing “done-in-a-day” projects.
1994:
Free Arts for Abused Children of Minnesota is established to bring creative arts activities such as music, dance
and painting to the victims and families of childhood abuse.
1997:
The JLM launches the Jeremiah Project, a life skills program that helps single mothers and their children learn
and grow together.
2001:
The American Girl Fashion Show fundraiser proves so popular it becomes its own annual event. Local girls
aged 5-12 showcase past and present styles from the American Girl collection.
2004:
Books 4 Kids works with agencies and public schools to collect books and donate them to children of lowerincome
families.
2008:
The JLM launches Kids in the Kitchen after piloting it via Helping Hands. An ALJI project undertaken by
many other Leagues, the project focuses on children and healthy eating.
2009:
The JLM launches Between the Lines, a program which strengthens the bond between incarcerated mothers
and their children through a literary experience. In each of its first two years, the committee worked with over
80 mothers and provided new books for more than 170 children.
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Members and guests at the July Presidential Social
Emily Wagner, Brandi Hagen and a prospective member at
the July Presidential Social
Whitney Frykman, Jen Abel and Mallary Barr at the exclusive
JLM screening of The Help at the Edina Landmark Theater
Members
and guest
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2011 General
Membership
Meeting
May 2011
General
Membership
Meeting
Sharon Richardson, Tody Pillsbury, Margie Dines, Marilyn Frees,
Jane Truckenbrod, Jennifer Shinners and others at the July
Presidential Social
Amy DeSutter, Jordan Wolf and Bri Agan
at August Presidential Social
2011-12 JLM President Suzie Wilmot, Laura Ginsburg
and Diane Douglas at the August Presidential Social
Angela Coenan, Carissa Kell, Jenny Kahkr
and Kelly Jorgensen at the May General
Membership Meeting
Anna Lyon, Jen Trujillo and Lorie Gardner
at the August Presidential Social
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Presidential
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Jessica Putman
and guest at
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Guests at the July Presidential Social
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