February 2009 - Junior League of Minneapolis
February 2009 - Junior League of Minneapolis
February 2009 - Junior League of Minneapolis
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Members<br />
WEB CHALLENGE!<br />
AJLI CONDUCTS THE OFFICIAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SURF CHALLENGE<br />
The <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minneapolis</strong> is participating in the <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> Surf Challenge to<br />
encourage members to check out the new Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong>s International<br />
(AJLI) web site, www.ajli.org.<br />
The contest launches on <strong>February</strong> 1, <strong>2009</strong> and extends through June 15, <strong>2009</strong>. JLM will compete<br />
against all 292 <strong>League</strong>s, and the three <strong>League</strong>s with the most effective enrollment drive, in each <strong>of</strong><br />
three categories, wins a $500 stipend, courtesy <strong>of</strong> Digital Cheetah, the firm that developed the<br />
new site. Winners will also be featured in a cover story in the summer <strong>2009</strong> issue <strong>of</strong> Connected.<br />
The categories are: the largest percent change, the largest number <strong>League</strong> members enrolled on<br />
the site, and the highest percent total <strong>League</strong> members enrolled<br />
So JLM, let’s go surfing!<br />
How do I enroll?<br />
It’s easy and only takes a few minutes! First, you will need your AJLI member ID number. Then<br />
go to ajli.org and click on ‘Member Login’ where you will find a link to the enrollment page.<br />
Where can I find my AJLI Member ID?<br />
JLM Member Pr<strong>of</strong>ile: Log in to the JLM website. Click on Member Directory, then Member<br />
Center, and then My Pr<strong>of</strong>ile. You should see your AJLI number.<br />
JLM Office: Call or email the <strong>of</strong>fice for your AJLI number at 612-238-8460, or<br />
info@jlminneapolis.org.<br />
Connected: Printed versions <strong>of</strong> Connected sent to members each summer include the Member’s<br />
ID on the mailing label.<br />
AJLI Help Desk: Still can’t find it? Call 800.955.3248 or email info@ajli.org for all enrollmentrelated<br />
questions and problems during our <strong>of</strong>fice hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Eastern Time.<br />
Why should I enroll as a member on AJLI.org?<br />
Only enrolled members can access a wealth <strong>of</strong> specialized content, helpful tools<br />
and resources not available on the public site, including customized <strong>League</strong><br />
pages, social networking tools, member benefits, AJLI Boutique and more!<br />
Can <strong>League</strong> staff members who are not members enroll?<br />
Yes! Your <strong>League</strong> can submit names <strong>of</strong> staff members who require access to the<br />
Members Area through our eUpdate tools (http://eupdate.ajli.org).<br />
Emily Backstrom and the JLM were presented a gift on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Minneapolis</strong><br />
Crisis Nursery. The framed art was awarded by Mary Pat Lee and Joel Bergstrom<br />
at the December General Meeting.<br />
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS<br />
Anne Antonenko, <strong>February</strong> 1<br />
Nancy Tyra Lukens, <strong>February</strong> 1<br />
Nan McGoldrick, <strong>February</strong> 1<br />
Catherine O’Connell, <strong>February</strong> 1<br />
Mariana Shulstad, <strong>February</strong> 1<br />
Christie Boeder, <strong>February</strong> 2<br />
Rosemary Dubuisson, <strong>February</strong> 2<br />
Michelle Forcier, <strong>February</strong> 2<br />
Jeanne Nardi, <strong>February</strong> 2<br />
Lisa Warren, <strong>February</strong> 3<br />
Susan Kluis, <strong>February</strong> 4<br />
Kate Berman, <strong>February</strong> 5<br />
Patricia Bowler, <strong>February</strong> 5<br />
Vanessa Longnecker, <strong>February</strong> 5<br />
Susan Patow, <strong>February</strong> 5<br />
Angela Shea, <strong>February</strong> 5<br />
Mary Ellen McNutt, <strong>February</strong> 6<br />
Laurie Jones, <strong>February</strong> 8<br />
Elizabeth MacMillan, <strong>February</strong> 8<br />
Casey Turner, <strong>February</strong> 8<br />
Martina Willegalle, <strong>February</strong> 9<br />
Karen Griffiths, <strong>February</strong> 11<br />
Patty Strong, <strong>February</strong> 12<br />
Mary Lou Child, <strong>February</strong> 14<br />
Elizabeth Patten, <strong>February</strong> 14<br />
Eda Rivers, <strong>February</strong> 14<br />
Marjorie Adams, <strong>February</strong> 15<br />
Erin Bluem, <strong>February</strong> 15<br />
Amber Burrus, <strong>February</strong> 15<br />
Ann Johnson, <strong>February</strong> 17<br />
Edie McClintock, <strong>February</strong> 17<br />
Jennifer Ryan, <strong>February</strong> 17<br />
Caroline Walkley, <strong>February</strong> 17<br />
Linda Wilson, <strong>February</strong> 17<br />
Nancy Bergerson, <strong>February</strong> 18<br />
Cathy Hall, <strong>February</strong> 18<br />
Heidi Holley, <strong>February</strong> 18<br />
Sarah Jewett, <strong>February</strong> 18<br />
Kirsten Langstraat, <strong>February</strong> 18<br />
Karin Koets, <strong>February</strong> 19<br />
Bobbi Laird, <strong>February</strong> 19<br />
Elizabeth Nimmo, <strong>February</strong> 19<br />
Kathryn Dangers, <strong>February</strong> 20<br />
Jeanette Gillespie, <strong>February</strong> 21<br />
Jean Perry-Nelson, <strong>February</strong> 21<br />
Helen Rockwell, <strong>February</strong> 21<br />
Abbie Thiss, <strong>February</strong> 21<br />
Karen Krygier, <strong>February</strong> 22<br />
Ellen Houts, <strong>February</strong> 23<br />
Ann Ryan, <strong>February</strong> 23<br />
Elizabeth Wild, <strong>February</strong> 23<br />
Ann Brilley, <strong>February</strong> 25<br />
Kathleen O’Connell Rainey, <strong>February</strong> 25<br />
Sue Ann Pirsch, <strong>February</strong> 25<br />
Kathy Pluhar, <strong>February</strong> 25<br />
Patricia Sherman, <strong>February</strong> 25<br />
Barbara Beard, <strong>February</strong> 26<br />
Margene Fox, <strong>February</strong> 26<br />
Luella Goldberg, <strong>February</strong> 26<br />
Amber Gall, <strong>February</strong> 27<br />
Anne Kaufman, <strong>February</strong> 28<br />
Tobi Kreifels, <strong>February</strong> 28<br />
Janet Johnson Amato, <strong>February</strong> 29<br />
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