SPRING 2012 - Junior League of Corpus Christi

4050 Weber 

Corpus Christi, TX 78411 

361.884.3000 | www.jlcc.org 

| SPRING 2012 | 

Inside this Issue : 

President’s Perspective 2 

Kids in the Kitchen 3 

Helping Hands 4—5 

Fairy Tale Ball 6—7 

Rummage Sale 8—9 

Action Learning Team 10 

‘12-’13 Governance Board 

& Management Team 

‘12-’13 VP’s, Chairs & 

Appointed Committees 

10 

10 

Spring Shopping Social 

The first annual JLCC Spring Shopping Social was a huge success! On April 19, 

2012, members and their guests spent an evening of fun at a handful of boutiques 

owned by fellow JLCC members. Coincidently, the event fell during National Volunteer 

Week, so this was a great opportunity for members to be recognized for their 

hard work with JLCC. This included a three hour “Happy Hour” at five different locations, 

where ladies were treated to drinks and eats, while they mingled and shopped 

with a special 20% discount. The stores were kind enough to honor the discount 

throughout the day and they each donated items for a fabulous gift basket. Members 

that visited at least three locations were eligible for the drawing held at the 

April 26 th General Meeting. As a bonus for the evening, a party bus was arranged for 

members that wanted to make the rounds while bonding with other members…and 

oh, how they had fun! This event was so successful, that it is expected to occur 

again next year, so be sure to make plans to attend next Spring! We would like to 

thank the following for helping make this event a success - Fashionista by Erika 

Serna, Veronica Hudlow - BeautiControl Consultant, Sashay Boutique, Jewels Clothing 

& Accessories, Mosaic with guest Nancy Weaver - Fibi & Clo Style Leader, our 

local Talbots and CC Party Bus. You are greatly appreciated! 

~Alissa Worley, HUGS Chair 

Little Leaguers 11 

Announcements 11 

Council Corners 12—13 

Member Spotlight 14 

May General Meeting 

Back 

Cover 

Volume XIX | Issue III

Very often the wise words of others resonate so 

loudly they bear repeating. And always when I hear 

the powerful words of Aristotle, “The greatest virtues 

are those which are most useful to other persons”, I 

am reminded of each member of the Junior League. 

It is clear to me that the virtues of our membership undoubtedly make 

Corpus Christi a better place to learn, live and work. The positive impact 

on our community is a true testament to the caliber of women who 

choose to become involved in this organization. 

Throughout this spring issue of Currents you will witness the accomplishments 

of many. Individually each member has accomplished 

many goals; collectively our league has changed lives. 

I recently received a letter from a board member at Metro Ministries 

thanking all members not only for the hard work at the Rainbow House 

Shelter but for the long history of dedication to improving this community. 

While sorting children’s books our group of volunteers was 

thanked personally by a resident of Rainbow House. What I know from 

my years as a community volunteer is that the gratitude wasn’t for the 

new books or the new curtains and not even for the beautiful play area 

we created instead it was the sincerest gratitude in knowing someone 

cared. 

That such a small act on our part could mean so much to some of the 

most vulnerable in our community is a testament to the key role the 

League has played in moving this community forward. Consider the 

number of lives our members have made a difference in this year. 

Whether their focus was health or education, whether they worked on a 

fundraiser, a publication, facilitated a member training or any other 

selfless ways our volunteers serve. They have all worked towards fulfilling 

the mission of the JLCC. 

As our history illustrates, we are a strong league. The idea of trained 

volunteers has flourished in our community and each year the league 

works to seek new ways to use the talents of its membership. Each 

year new members are recruited to guarantee a foundation of strength 

and to continue our work in making a collective difference in the lives 

of the community we serve. 

Recent years have demonstrated how uncertain life can get but they 

have also shown us what we’re capable of when we all join together 

and decide to be the difference. 

May we always inspire each other to continue to give back and may the 

many faces of the community we support encourage us to always do 

more. 

In gratitude, 

Adriana 

| President’s Perspective | 

A message 

from Adriana Martinez 

Celebrate the Journey 

OUR MISSION STATEMENT 

The Junior League of Corpus Christi, Inc., 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. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Adriana Martinez | President 

Katherine Dain | President-Elect 

Jenny Alexander | Treasurer 

Veronica Maxwell | Treasurer-Elect 

Lisa Trevino | Recording Secretary 

Melissa Goonan | Communications VP 

Veronica Hudlow | Community VP 

Emily Martinez | Funding VP 

Lisa Jasek | Membership VP 

Trisha Del Bosque | Bylaws/Parliamentarian 

Jacqueline Replogle | Planning & Research 

Erika Serna Bouts | Placement Chairman 

Jennifer Henderson | Nominating Chairman 

Mary Beth Delano | Sustaining Advisor 

Sherry Rumley | Sustaining Advisor 

Velda Vela-Trujillo | Sustaining Advisor 

Natasa Davis | President’s Assistant 

COMMUNITY ADVISORS 

Brent Chesney 

Troy Riggs 

Dr. Robert Garcia 

Margie C. Rose 

Lorette Williams 

Grete McBath 

Gloria VanZante 

Josie Kudlicki 

Donna Hurley 

Mary McQueen 

Publishing Chairman 

Kate Clower 

Publishing Committee 

Christy Campbell 

Edelia Vasquez 

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| Community | 

Kids in the Kitchen is WILD about Wellness! 

Kid’s in the Kitchen held The Wild for Wellness Fitness Fiesta on March 31, 2012 at the 

Texas A & M Corpus Christi Dugan Wellness Center. The Fitness Fiesta was a free 

citywide community event focusing on choosing a Healthier Lifestyle for the whole family. 

The event included thirty-four vendors and twelve performances. The performances included 

a wide variety of healthy activities to promote exercise and well being. Some of 

the performances were Zumba, ballet, School drill teams, Texas A & M Islander’s Basketball 

team, tennis, and cycling. There were fun hands on activities for the whole family 

that focused on nutrition, as well as, free diabetes and BMI testing. 

Our Showcase performance was by Rock Star Nutritionist 

Jill Jayne who performed her Nutrition Rock Invasion 

Show. Jill’s performance was an interactive show with 

the children on nutrition. Singing and dancing about 

fruits and vegetables is a fun way for children to learn 

about nutrition and exercise. 

The event had five local restaurants that all had healthy 

choices to sample from their menus. H-E-B and the 

Farmer’s Market were present doing fabulous food 

demonstrations. 

Our sponsor’s were United Healthcare, H-E-B, ESPN, 

Kbay, Z95, and Corpus Christi Regional Transportation 

Authority (RTA). 

Congratulations to the entire Kid’s in the Kitchen committee 

for all of their hard work and dedication to making 

the event a Huge Success. 

Volume XIX | Issue III 

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| Community | 

Helping Hands in ACTION! 

—Our journey to give a Helping Hand to our community continues. In February the Helping 

Hands committee coordinated a collection drive to benefit the Garcia Arts and Education Center. Books and Art Supplies 

were collected for the afterschool activities, lending library, summer programs, and summer art camp. Half Price Books 

joined the Junior League of Corpus Christi in providing books to the Garcia Arts and Education Center. Together we collected 

504 books for preschoolers to young adults. 504 more books for their library! The children and families are able to use this 

as a lending library and are also able to keep a beloved book, if requested. The ladies of the Junior League of Corpus Christi, 

Inc also gave 13 packs of modeling clay, 10 scissors, 109 containers of glue, 18 new paints, LOTS of Markers, crayons, and 

colored pencils, plus paper, brayers, canvas, pipe cleaners, clay tools, and other various art supplies. The Garcia Center also 

received $160 in gift cards for additional supplies. The Helping Hands Committee is thrilled to announce that St. John ‘s 

United Methodist Church heard about this Collection Drive and has donated a kiln (which the Church no longer uses) to the 

Garcia Arts and Education Center. The Garcia Center is excited to have this kiln for their summer art programs. Thank you to 

Half Price Books, St. John’s United Methodist Church, and the ladies of the Junior League of Corpus Christi for giving a helping 

hand to the children and families of the Garcia Arts and Education Center. We are proud to partner with the Garcia Arts 

and Education Center and journey together to improve our community. 

—On Saturday, April 14 Rainbow House at Metro Ministries was filled with volunteers ready to give a helping 

hand. Together many helping hands transformed the inside of Rainbow House, the outdoor playground, and the warehouse 

used by Rainbow House. Outdoors we added a safe fall zone (timber border filled with engineered wood fiber), a raised flower 

bed, and a row of jasmine along a fence line. For six hours, volunteers labored outside shoveling, raking, laying timber, 

laying blocks for the raised flower bed, drilling, and planting. Trip after trip of wheelbarrows filled with engineered wood fiber 

and soil were made. In the end, the results were amazing! Their playground is now safe and attractive. The families will also 

have the benefit of flowers and plants. Unfortunately the shade structure was not able to be installed on this workday but it 

will be installed later this Spring. 

The indoor playroom was given a new foam floor mat, new shelves, wall decorations, and new bean bags. It is bright, cheerful, 

and kid friendly. The library was also cleaned and organized so that moms and children will be able to quickly find books 

in good repair. Each of the 16 family rooms received beautiful new privacy curtains (used as doors). 

When a mom and her children are able to move from Rainbow House into a place of their own, Metro Ministries has furniture 

and household items (that have been donated) that the women can select for their home. Before the ladies of The Junior 

League arrived, this warehouse was unorganized, had some items that needed to be discarded or donated to Salvation Army, 

and was difficult to walk through. After the ladies were finished cleaning, moving furniture, and organizing, the warehouse 

looked like a display room at a store! Now it is ready for women to go “shopping” as they prepare their new home. 

The Helping Hands Committee would like to thank our AMAZING sponsors: Turner and Ramirez Architects and Planners, KJM 

Construction, Gill’s Nursery, Haas Materials, Rock Engineering and Testing Lab, Inc., and Domino’s Pizza. A special thank you 

to Philip Ramirez and Paul Duke (Turner and Ramirez Architects and Planners) for their design and plans of the outdoor playground, 

hours of preparation, and their hard physical work on site all day during installation. Also special thanks to Patrick 

Villarreal and family (KJM Construction) for showing up with tools and equipment and working tirelessly all day. 

Last year Rainbow House served 463 women and children. 78 of those moved into homes in the community and are now 

self sufficient thanks to the help and support from Rainbow House. 

I am proud to be a small part of this journey with Rainbow House. The Helping Hands Committee (Jill, Jennifer, Meredith, 

Cherie, Stacy, Morgan, Courtney, Jessica, and Mary) extends our deepest gratitude to all of the volunteers and businesses 

who gave so much and worked so hard to give a Helping Hand to the women and children at Rainbow House Metro Ministries. 


| Community | 

Helping Hands (con’t) 

—At the April General Meeting of the Junior 

League of Corpus Christi, Inc everything was coming up roses….and daisies, 

tulips, and daffodils! Adorned with flowers and smiles, ladies were part of a 

“virtual” surprise party for Brooke Hester’s 5 th birthday! Active Member, Jessica 

Hester and her daughter Brooke have been in New York City for over a 

year so Brooke can have the best possible treatment for Nueroblastoma. 

Beau Hester, husband and father, travels up there when he can. Jessica 

said that Brooke wanted people to jump out and wish her a Happy Birthday. 

Not knowing where they would be on her birthday, Jessica came up with the 

idea of a “virtual” surprise party. Jessica’s sisters in the League knew this 

was a party they couldn’t miss. Members filled the 

room with beautiful flowers and birthday wishes for a 

precious little girl. Videos and photos of Members 

wishing Brooke a “Happy Birthday” were uploaded to 

Brooke’s Blossoming Birthday Wish Facebook Page. 

Ladies also enjoyed the Country Club’s delicious 

chocolate cake decorated especially for Brooke’s 

birthday. What a wonderful “virtual” surprise party 

in celebration of Brooke Hester’s 5 th birthday! Thank 

you Tubbs of Flowers and Arrow Display and Signs 

for being part of the party. Happy Birthday, Brooke! 

w w w . c a m p b e l l c h a r t e r s . c o m 


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| Funding | 

Fairy Tale Ball….a night to remember! 

On January 28, 2012, the Junior League of Corpus Christi held its 7th annual Fairy Tale Ball fundraiser. The honorees for the 

event were the Past Presidents of the JLCC. Thanks to the generous support of Razzle Dazzle and the creative minds of the 

guests, the Ortiz Center was turned into a star-filled wonderland with tables inspired by fairy tales. 

The evening began at 7:00 with guests walking down a starlined path. When they entered the venue, guests had the option to 

pose for a “Prom Picture”, step into the photo booth or take their chance at the color wheel to win a bottle of wine! 

Upon entering the ballroom, the attendees were treated with the royal treatment. A bid board and silent auction waited with 

wonderful items from across the Costal Bend area. With both D.J. Boy R D and the Sophisticates entertaining the crowd, the 

dance floor quickly became the hotspot of the evening. Other entertainment included a Cigar Roller on the patio with a chance 

to win dinner at Bleu Bistro, a Whiskey and Watches raffle for the men and a Bubbles and Beads raffle for the princesses at 

the event. 

A short tribute film honoring the Past Presidents and explaining the benefits of the JLCC was played for the crowd. After the 

tribute, it was time to mix and mingle! 

The 7 th annual Fairy Tale Ball was an amazing success. The ball raised over $49,000 that will be spent in the following year on 

programs and outreach by various JLCC committees. 

The event would not have been successful without the tireless help of an amazing committee and the support of so many wonderful 

local businesses. We’d like to thank our event underwriter Catherine and Sam Susser for helping make this magical 

evening come true! 

Our King and Queen sponsors gave much more then monetary donations, thank you for your time and energy Razzle Dazzle, Al 

Fon Home Video Studio, L&F Distribution and Nside Magazine. The event couldn’t have happened without your generosity. 

We’d also like to thank our Prince and Princess sponsors for the evening: Becky and Marty Davis, Bleu Bistro, Dr. Mark Dodson, 

ESPEJO Energy, Havana Night Club, H-E-B and Ovations Catering. Thank you also to our event donors: AVT Event Technology, 

Bellezza Photography, Camille’s Original Jewelry Design, Czech Mex Bakery and Café, Domino’s Pizza, Habeeb’s Jewelers, 

Image Cinema, Martin Ulisse Imports, Mosaic Lamar Park, Papa Murphy’s Pizza and Picture Playhouse. 

Remember, when you wish upon a star, dreams do come true! 

~Betsy Herring & Helen Tarrance-Fairy Tale Ball Co-Chairs 


| Funding | 

Fairy Tale Ball (con’t) 


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| Funding | 

Rummage Sale = HUGE SUCCESS 

The Junior League Rummage Sale Pre-party on March 9 th was an astounding success, with over 300 people in attendance. 

Party-goers and shoppers rocked to Music by Hard Wire and feasted on amazing food donated by Texas Roadhouse, a sundae 

bar donated by Bluebell, beer and wine donated by L&F Distributing, and margaritas donated by D’yan Lopez Insurance. Nonshoppers 

played blackjack for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses. 

With over 1,500 bargain hunters scouring the Rummage Sale the next day, Rummage raised over $40,000. We want to send 

a special thank you to our committee. Because of your hard work and dedication, Rummage was a huge success! The friendships 

and bonds we forged in the process will endure well beyond this League year. 

Lea Brown and Stacey Manning, Rummage Co-Chairs, credited the event’s success to the talents and hard work of Rummage 

subcommittees: Danni Brown and Brooke Pazera--Warehouse and Pricing; Julie Bedsole and Emily Campbell--Pre-party; Denise 

Campbell and Michelle Ramirez—Furniture; Carla Hoffman and Heather Luckenbach--Boutique; Stephanie Kusy-Wilson 

and Amy Wright--Revenue Enhancers; BJ Johnston--Public Relations. Rummage Sustaining Advisors were Lisa Dibble, Pat Eldridge, 

and Ashley Smith. 

Lea and Stacey would like to give special thanks to the wonderful new members on our committee, sustaining advisor Lisa 

Dibble and active member Jennifer Abplanalp for going above and beyond. The rummage committee also sends a very special 

thank you to our sponsors for supporting us and for donating to our Sale. Your continued support of the Junior League ensures 

the vitality of our fundraisers. 

We encourage League members to show our gratitude by patronizing our sponsors. 

~Lea Brown & Stacey Manning—Rummage Co-Chairs 


| Funding | 

Rummage Sale (con’t) 


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| Membership | 

An Update from our Action Learning Team 

ALT is excited that we have a new opportunity to move our League forward. We have successfully elected our Governance 

Board and Management Team! We are now underway in selecting and developing our Nominating and Placement Team. 

We will be working very closely with Education and Training to develop and grow the training of our League Members. We 

also have a Sustainer Council in the works. I will attend a weekend of ALT meetings in Chicago in mid May and can’t wait to 

bring back more detailed information to move our League forward! We are committed to promoting volunteerism, developing 

the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers! 

~Brooke Montes 

Announcing the 2012-13 Governance & Management Boards 

President Elect—Lillian Riojas 

Nominating—Wendy Batek 

Funding Development—Alissa Worley 

Treasurer—Veronica Maxwell 

Public Relations—Jacqueline Replogle 

President—Katherine Dain 

Planning & Research—Roe Rock 

Bylaws/Recording Secretary—Vanessa Ramirez 

At Large Member (2nd year active) - Claudette Garcia 

At Large Member (3-5 year active) - Tess Gonzales 

President’s Assistant—Stefany Schade 

President Elect—Lillian Riojas 

Placement—Dyan Lopez Garza 

Community VP—Jill Jacobs 

Funding VP—Bebe Bellfield 

Membership VP—Katia McCabe 

Treasurer Elect—Carrie Gilley 

Bylaws/Recording Secretary—Vanessa Ramirez 

Management Team Assistant—Katie Galan 

Congrats to the 2012-13 VP’s, Chairs and Appointed Committees 

Community VP—Jill Jacobs 

Kids in the Kitchen Co-Chairs—Meredith Delano & Yvette Lara 

Helping Hands Co-Chairs—Michelle Markert & Mari Palmatier 

Cinderella’a Closet Chair—Katherine Barrera 

Placement Chair—Dyan Lopez Garza 

Placement Committee Members—Jennifer Riley, BJ Johnson, 

Paula Ryan, Lisa Jasek, Tess Gonzales, Jennifer Staiger, 

Stacey Manning & Julie Dye 

Membership VP—Katia McCabe 

Publishing Chair—Rosalynn Davidson 

Education/Training Chair—Adriana Martinez 

H.U.G.S. Chair—Sunshine Moore 

New Members Chair—Jennifer Henderson; 

New Member Committee—Melissa Lamantia, Erin Wilder, 

Melissa Goonan, Kate Clower, Veronica Hudlow 

& Emily Martinez 

Funding VP—Bebe Bellfield 

Funding Development Chair—Alissa Worley 

Fairy Tale Ball Co-Chairs—Jordan Michael & Katie Triplett 

Rummage Co-Chairs—Emily Campbell & Michelle Ramirez 

Run Amuck Co-Chairs—Loren Rock & Amanda Kocurek 

Public Relations Chair—Jacqueline Replogle 

Planning & Research Chair—Roe Rock 

Nominating Chair—Wendy Batek 


| Membership | 

Little Leaguers 

Our latest Little Leaguers play date took place on Sunday, April 22 nd at the Art Museum of South Texas. Members and their 

favorite little kiddos attended the Family Free Day event, highlighting the exhibition Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years 

of Golden Books. The group enjoyed activities such as bookmaking, writing and illustration stations, live music and appearances 

from "Bookworm" the Inchworm from Half-Price Books and the "Poky Little Puppy" character from Golden Books. It was a 

wonderful time for members and their families to enjoy a relaxing afternoon together! 

The next play date will be on June 9 th at the Brinca! location on Saratoga, 10am-12pm. The HUGS Committee has made reservations 

for 30 children to attend our “Summer Celebration.” School is almost out for summer and it’s time to celebrate together! 

Ticket information and sign up will be posted in Newsday Tuesday soon. Little Leaguers play dates are open to ALL members 

with any kiddos in their lives...kids, grandkids, nieces/nephews, godchildren...and their friends too! We already have 

plans for many more play dates over the summer and next year! For more information, contact Alissa Worley at hugscommittee@hotmail.com. 

Congratulations to…. 

Tara Pacheco & Nicolas Castanda—son born November 23rd 

Aiden Phillip Castaneda—7 lbs 7 oz, 20.5 inches 

Julie & Bart Bedsole—daughter born January 2nd 

Brooke Ashely Bedsole—8 lbs 3 oz, 20 inches 

Rita & Juan Hernandez—twins born January 10th 

Juan Tomas Hernandez—4 lbs 6 oz, 17.5 inches 

Janie Elizabeth Hernandez—3 lbs 9 oz, 17 inches 

Gigi & Kevin Hagedorn—daughter born February 15th 

Reese Margaret Hagedorn—8 lbs 6 oz, 19 inches 

Missy & Sam Canavati—son born February 19th 

Anthony Matthew Canavati—6 lbs 15 oz, 19.5 inches 

Stefany & Terry Schade—son born February 26th 

Westley Dale Schade—6 lbs 13 oz, 20.5 inches 

Edelia & Gerald Vasquez—son born March 8th 

Aiden Cameron Vasquez—7 lbs, 19 inches 

Natalie & Eric Villarreal—daughter born April 15th 

Carmen Villarreal—7 lbs 8 oz, 20.5 inches 

Julia & Ryan Butcher—daughter born April 19th 

Hadley Jane Butcher—6 lbs 11 oz, 20.5 inches 

Brooke & Michael Pazera—son born April 25th 

Charlie Michael Pazera—6 lbs 11 oz, 19 inches 


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| Junior League of Corpus Christi | 

Council Corner 

—KIK’s commitment to keeping kids healthy continued this spring with the last 

two events held at La Armada Kid’s Café. KIK started these children’s year continuing to remind 

them that healthy eating can be tasty and healthy. 

KIK hosted the 3 rd Annual Fitness Fiesta on March 31, 2012 with Wild for Wellness. This was a 

large city wide health and fitness festival which included a free performance of the Jump with Jill 

show, cooking demonstrations, health screens, and various restaurants featuring their healthiest 

fare. Wild for Wellness also had a variety of physical activities, including mini fitness classes, 

dancing classes, and much more. This event was held at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. What 

Veronica Hudlow 

a great event. Way to go Kids in the Kitchen! 

—Helping Hands started their year with a collection drive to benefit the Garcia Arts and Education 

Center. Books and art supplies were collected for the afterschool activities, lending library, summer programs, and 

summer art camp. 

On April 14, Helping Hands once again opened up their hearts and busted out their hammers to help spruce up 

Metro Ministries Rainbow House. Their playground is now safe and attractive. The families will also have the benefit 

of flowers and plants. The indoor playroom was given a new foam floor mat, new shelves, wall decorations, and 

new bean bags. It is bright, cheerful, and kid friendly. Their warehouse was also re-organized so that it is easier 

now for a transitioning mom and children to be able to collect much needed furniture and household items. A 

shade structure is scheduled to be installed later this spring. 

Helping Hands also helped put together a virtual “surprise” birthday party for Brooke Hester, daughter of fellow 

JLCC member Jessica Hester. Brooke is battling Nueroblastoma. Jessica and Brooke are currently in New York City 

where she is receiving treatment. This party included singing of happy birthday, flowers, and of course no party 

would be complete without some cake. Happy 5 th Birthday Brooke! Way to go Helping Hands! 

- Thank you again to Safety City Task Force for their hard work this year. 

Melissa Goonan 

—Thank you Trisha Del Bosque for keeping track of the league Bylaws! She’s done an outstanding 

job keeping the League on track and we appreciate her dedication. Trisha is going Sustainer 

and we are going to miss her. 

—Erin Wilder and the Education/Training Committee thank you for educating 

us! They helped plan the board and chair retreat, coordinate the Personal Development training 

that took place in September and every month made sure the meeting had a speaker. Thanks 

Ladies! 

—President’s Assistant Natasa Davis was always ready and willing to help 

and always with a smile. Thank you Natasa for all your hard work! 

—Thank You Nikol Markert and the PR committee for designing T-shirts, invitations, contacting the 

media and all those other tasks you did to help market and promote the Junior League of Corpus Christi! 

—Thank you Kate Clower and the Publishing Committee for the outstanding job taking pictures, selling 

ads and putting together beautiful eye catching publications! I can’t wait to see the wonderful job you’ll do on 

Tides. 

—Thank you Lisa Trevino for recording the meeting minutes and for updating us each week 

with Newsday Tuesday. 



Council Corner (continued) 

: 

As the fiscal year comes to an end, I would like to express my gratitude in all your efforts, hard 

work and dedication to making this Spring so successful. 

—Thanks for adding spunk and socials to our league. The little league events added some 

time for moms to interact with other league moms and have children play with each other as well 

as the socials added “adult” time for many members who are always on the run and trying to juggle…family, 

work and commitments. 

Lisa Jasek 

—Bravo! You managed to keep our members up to speed with preference sheets, interviews, 

obligations and shifts! Thanks for making sure all our members followed the Bylaws and completed their 

membership obligations. Looking forward to seeing membership placement for next year. 

—WOW! What a great year of research and work from your committee. Thank you for all the 

time you took in researching fundraisers and community needs. Bringing back Cinderella’s Closet is so exciting 

and many young ladies will be grateful in the year to come. The Rummage Ladies are thrilled that they have another 

year of rummage too! Let’s not forget to save our goods for donation. 

—As the new member class graduates, we can know that many GEMS have been added this year. We 

not only have a large amount of young women becoming active members but many hard working vibrant energetic 

women ready to give back to the community. Chairman and advisors: A special thank you for making this year a 

positive and good experience for our new additions. I have personally enjoyed meeting the new class and being 

part of their socials and dinners. 

—Hats off to a group of women who were able to complete the selection process for The Governing 

Board and Nominating Slate. I have no doubt all these leaders will guide us into a fantastic 2012-2013 year! 

—Can you say “change,” “good change,” and “more change to come!” Brooke, Thank you for embracing the 

NEW position and committing to multiple years of service on the ALT team. Membership is excited to learn more 

about what 2012, 2013 and 2014 will bring to our organization. 

As the year comes to an end, I am sad that this chapter has ended for me. However, I am very grateful to have 

served with all of you! Thanks for a learning experience too. You are truly the leaders of today, tomorrow and the 

future! 

League love, 

Lisa Jasek 

The beginning of a new year usually means back to the work and home life routine after months 

of holiday preparation, planning, and parties. Well, after ringing in the New Year for 2012, we 

slipped back into the fantasy world of the Fairy Tale Ball on January 28 th . This was a spectacular 

event filled with an enchanted evening. FTB Co-Chairs, Helen Terrance and Betsy Herring 

and their committee did a fabulous job hosting our 7 th annual event. Packing our slippers and 

gown away, we began dusting off old treasurers for what would turn out to be a very successful 

Rummage Sale! Lea Brown and Stacey Manning , together with their committee, put on such a 

successful event that the general membership voted to bring it back next year! These ladies 

Emily Martinez worked tirelessly and showed such leadership and they helped train a group of new members 

who were newly assigned to the half-year placement. All in all both committees successfully 

helped to raise just under $100,000! 


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In The Spotlight... 

Shannon Steel 

New Member 

Where did you grow up Corpus Christi Are you married Do you have any children I am getting married 

July 21, 2012! No children yet. Where do you work I'm an attorney at Wood, Boykin & Wolter, P.C. When 

did you join the League I started my new member year in 2011. In your opinion – what is Corpus Christi’s 

“best kept secret’ It has the best sushi What’s in your CD player Probably George Strait or Miranda 

Lambert's new album If you had a theme song – what would it be American Honey Name a dream project 

you’d like to see the JLCC work on and accomplish I volunteered at Driscoll Children's Hospital as a teenager 

and would lover to team up with them to do more projects. What is your favorite Corpus restaurant 

Dragonfly What are your hobbies Tennis, watching sports, and reality TV What is your favorite TV show 

My new favorite show is the Voice. What is one thing you’d like to share that nobody knows about you I 

played in the State Tennis Tournament Championship in high school. What is your proudest moment 

Graduating from Law School What is your favorite quote I don't go by the rule book. I lead from the heart, not the head. 

~Princess Diana 

Where did you grow up Sinton, Tx Are you married Do you have any children I am married to a wonder 

man named Travis. We will have been married for 3 years this July 11th! Where do you work Currently I'm 

a full time student, I'm studying Psychology at Texas A&M Kingsville What’s in your CD player Casting 

Crowns, Lady Antebellum, and Jason Aldean If you had a theme song – what would it be Beautiful Day by 

U2 Name a dream project you’d like to see the JLCC work on and accomplish I would like to see the 

league get more involved with abused women and children. I do not have a specific project in mind, but I 

think as a league we could come up with something that would really make a difference in and benefit 

their lives. What is your favorite Corpus restaurant Mama Mias What are your hobbies I attempt to 

sew from time to time What is your favorite TV show anything on HGTV, I love house hunters What is one 

thing you’d like to share that nobody knows about you I love interior design What is your proudest moment 

the day I married my husband What is your favorite quote "to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent 

people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because 

you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Alissa Worley 

Active 

Brittney Wells 

New Member 

Where did you grow up Pasadena, Tx (10 yrs), Corpus Christi, Tx (22 yrs) Are you married Do you have 

any children Married 5 yrs to Bret, 2 children - daughter Ayden (3 1/2 yrs) & son Reagan (1 yr) Where do 

you work We own Christian Care Medical Equipment & Christian Care Sleep Center. I work from home, 

which allows me the opportunity to be with my children. When did you join the League As soon as I 

could! In 2003, right after I turned 23. What has been your favorite placement Imagination & Discovery 

Zone Chair - that project was my baby! What’s in your CD player I've been recently switching between 

Mumford & Sons and Don Williams. If you had a theme song - what would it be Don't Worry, Be Happy. I 

always feel good when I hear that one! Name a dream project you’d like to see the JLCC work on and accomplish 

A Brand New Children's Museum What are your hobbies Reading, Running, Going on adventures 

with the family and Volunteering What is your favorite TV show I Survived, Beyond & Back..the stories 

are amazing. What is one thing you’d like to share that nobody knows about you I have very long arms and I can clap 

very loudly. What is your proudest moment Hands down, when I had both my children. What is your favorite quote "A 

loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge." - Thomas Carlyle 

Erin Wilder 

Active 

Where did you grow up Early on in Corpus Christi and then onto Sugarland Are you married Do you have any 

children Yes, to the Love of My Life - Tom. My two other loves are Cody (17) and Caleb (14) Where do you 

work American Diabetes Association When did you join the League 2008 What has been your favorite 

placement P.A.C.T. (Partners Assisting Communities Together) What’s in your CD player Probably something 

that my kids left in there. If you had a theme song – what would it be I Was Here by Lady Antebellum (Look it 

up on YouTube - it's something that I continue to strive for) Name a dream project you’d like to see the JLCC 

work on and accomplish I am so excited Cinderella's Closet is coming back next year! What is your favorite 

Corpus restaurant I absolutely love Green Papaya. What are your hobbies I live vicariously through my 

younger son, watching him play soccer. What is your favorite TV show Grey's Anatomy What is one thing 

you’d like to share that nobody knows about you I am a Reality Show Junkie! What is your proudest moment 

One of my proudest moments is happening right now as I watch my oldest graduate from high school and begin a 

new chapter in his life. What is your favorite quote In the end, it's not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how 

many moments took your breath away . 


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Actives 112 

Non-resident Actives 8 

New Members 45 

Sustainers 239 

Non-resident Sustainers 24 

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