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LagniappeJunior League of New OrleansWinter 2011/2012JLNOGETSSOCIALP.16WHAT’S FOR DINNER?GUMBO, LEAGUE STYLE2010-2011ANNUALREPORTFreretLOVENON PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAIDPAIDPERMIT NO. 593NEW ORLEANS LAMACHO, MACHO,MIGHTY MENP.30

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On the CoverIhsan Abdullah and Asia Magee, two Samuel J. GreenCharter School students, enjoying the Edible Schoolyard,one of many JLNO community outreach projects in thehistoric Freret neighborhood.In Every IssueLetter from the President 4Letter from the Editor 6ontentsWinter FeaturesFreret Street Rebirth 10Freret Businesses Speak Out About Bloomin’ Deals 12Taking it to the Streets 14JLNO: Social Media 16Get On Board with JLNO 18Annual Report 20The Mighty Men of the Junior League 30Inside the LeagueLeague Members in the Community: Adrienne Ehrensing,Melissa Eversmeyer, Maria Huete and Liz Schafer 8Living Well: Ochsner’s Molly Kimball 33Heard Around the League: Favorite Freret Street Shops 38Jambalaya Cookbook: Jen’s First Gumbo 47Calendar of Events 48PublisherNew Orleans Publishing Group LLC111 Veterans Memorial Boulevard,Suite 1440Metairie, LA 70005504-834-9292Custom Publishing Interim EditorChristian MoisesLayout & DesignLisa FinnanAdvertising ExecutivePeggy King Brucewww.jlno.org 3

etterf r o m t h e P r e s i d e n tPhoto by: Neil HurdWELCOME TO THE WINTER ISSUE OF LAGNIAPPE,anissue of celebration in a season of celebration. This issue of our quarterly magazine features theFreret neighborhood and the 2010-2011 Annual Report of the Junior League of New Orleans.I hope that reviewing the 2010-2011 Annual Report reminds you of the many successesachieved under the leadership of Jennifer Couvillon. It was truly a year of innovation andaccomplishment for members and partners alike. The report reflects how JLNO leveragesfinancial contributions with volunteer support in partnership with local nonprofits. Thecombination, as one community partner commented recently, can be transformational.Another reason for celebration is the vibrant life on Freret Street. Bloomin’ Deals ThriftShop has been a central part of this historic corridor for decades and over the years, JuniorLeague community programming has embraced the neighborhood with RebuildingTogether, Freret Fest and projects at nearby Samuel J. Green Charter School in the classroomand the Edible Schoolyard. I am proud and humbled to drive down the thrivingFreret Street today and consider the difference made by this consistent JLNO presence andthe commitment past League leaders made to the neighborhood. Our commitment to thefuture of this corridor is reflected in our campaign to “Retire the Debt on Freret” and continuedinvestment in Freret Street facilities and outreach.During this season of celebration, I wish you happiness and good health and ask you toconsider a visit to Freret Street among your resolutions for the new year. Browse theSaturday market, try out one of the many new restaurants, and of course, stop by Bloomin’Deals to see why Gambit readers named it the best thrift store in the city!Thank you for your service to this city and your support of the Junior League of NewOrleans. Please share this magazine with a friend and visit our website at www.jlno.org tolearn more about the Junior League.Gratefully,Blanche “Dee” McCloskey2011-2012 President4 Lagniappe

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etterf r o m t h e E d i t o rREBUILD, REBIRTH AND REJUVENATE is what we are celebratingin the Winter issue of Lagniappe. I couldn’t be more proud of the Junior League and ourefforts of dedication, commitment and determination to revitalize Freret Street. We are notalone in this quest, as Freret Love is taking over the city. Just in the past year, many new businesseshave sprouted on the new Freret Arts and Entertainment District, which is just eightblocks long, including Freret Street Yoga, Acora, Dat Dog and Company Burger just toname a few. A special thanks to JLNOs’ Bloomin’ Deals Thrift Shop for moving there in1960 and starting the trend. Also visit www.thenewfreret.com for all the latest and greatesthappenings on the new Freret Street.Also in this issue, I had the pleasure of meeting Asia Magee and Ihsan Abdullah, two childrenwho attend Samuel J. Green Charter School. Green is located on Valence Street just offof Freret. The school started a new learning program, The Edible Schoolyard, after Katrina,in an effort to rebuild the Freret neighborhood and community. JLNO and our Freret StreetNeighborhood chairwomen work hard to support the school specifically working to maintainand sustain the Edible Schoolyard. The ladies also are heavily involved in activities allyear long promoting the growth of Freret Street. Thank you Freret NeighborhoodCommittee as well as the Thrift Shop Committee for all of your hard work in strengtheningand loving Freret.I hope you enjoy our Winter Issue. It continues to amaze me how many hands go into makingeach issue a success. I want to thank my assistant editor Sarah Roy, as well as my photographyEditor and Assistant Editor, Jessica Chin (formerly Cook) and Kellen Pirri. Our team isrock solid! We have exciting plans for the Spring and Summer issues. Stay Tuned.Have a great holiday season,Caitlin6 Lagniappe

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League Members in the CommunityWritten by: Sarah Roy and Jennifer SchwertzKEEPING WITH THIS ISSUE’S Freret-centrictheme, Lagniappe recognizes four JLNO members, MelissaEversmeyer, Adrienne Ehrensing, Liz Schafer and Maria Huete, fortheir commitments to the Freret Neighborhood.Melissa Eversmeyer, a New Orleans native, is the chair of theEdible Schoolyard at Samuel J. Green School. “I love workingside by side with students, parents, and fellow volunteers in thegarden, kitchen or classroom while learning about the EdibleSchoolyard program,” she says.Working with the Freret Neighborhood is special to Melissa becauseof the role the League plays in helping the neighborhood revive andgrow, and the Edible Schoolyard is a source of pride for Freret students,parents and neighbors. Melissa hopes to share the success of the EdibleSchoolyard with the entire New Orleans community.“I think that ESY has been a hidden little gem of the city. I’vetaken it upon myself to spread the word to whomever I can, wheneverI can,” she says.The exciting changes afoot in the Freret Neighborhood influencedAdrienne Ehrensing, Freret Neighborhood Outreach chair, to be partof the revitalization of the neighborhood. Adrienne’s committee hasalready successfully hosted and organized two of three scheduled specialevents for the Freret Neighborhood this year. The committeeworked hard to organize Night Out Against Crime, a HalloweenParty and Freret Fest. Adrienne provided each of the approximately500 children who attended the Halloween party with a costumedonated by the League.For Liz Schafer, the Freret neighborhood is a perfect example ofhow the people of New Orleans have banded together to improveour city since the storm. Liz comments, “I drive along Freret Streeton the way to work after dropping my son off at school, and it's beenso exciting to watch the growth and development on the street.”Liz has been a League member since 2008 and spends her timeas a mother of two, 6 year-old-son and a new baby daughter. She isalso the director of fraternity and sorority programs at Tulane.The residents and business owners along the Freret corridor sawan opportunity to revitalize the area, and Liz wanted to help supporttheir efforts. Liz has a goal this year to oversee events that providefun activities for children in the Freret neighborhood. She hopes8 Lagniappe

Melissa Eversmeyer Adrienne Ehrensing Liz Schafer Maria Huetethose events will help the children and their families understandwhat the Junior League is about and remind them we believe in theneighborhood and its future.Our last, but certainly not least, League member is Maria Huete,who is the chair of the Bloomin’ Deals Thrift Shop. Maria joinedthe League because her parents, who emigrated to the UnitedStates, “believed that the United States was the land of plenty andif you were blessed with much you should pay it forward.” Mariatakes pride in the League’s role of “providing a nice and positiveshopping experience with quality items. She adds, “We are fulfillingpeople’s desires for the ‘best’ that they can afford.”Her goal this year is to get the word out about the wonderfulselection of clothing, housewares and furniture found on FreretStreet by using creative marketing. Maria and the Thrift Shop werefeatured on a segment of WGNO’s morning program, and thereusable Bloomin’ Deals shopping bags can be seen around town.Maria and her committee want everyone in the community to knowthat Bloomin’ Deals is the place to be for the frugal fashionista!Wishing ingYouaPeaceful efandPrayerfulrfuChristmas SeasonAccept the Challenge of a Carmelite Educationwww.jlno.org 9

Team Bag Day does one last huddle before opening the doors to a record breaking bag day.Front and center forFreret Street rebirth:Bloomin’ Deals anchorsthe neighborhoodPhoto by: Megan WatsonPhoto by: Megan WatsonBy Danielle Sutton10 LagniappeIT IS THE DAWN of a new era onFreret Street. New restaurants and businessesare opening weekly and as one drives downthe street, the energy in the neighborhood isobvious. As a longstanding anchor on historicFreret, Bloomin’ Deals is in the heart of therebirth and has received a new lease on lifealong with the surrounding neighborhood.The Junior League of New Orleans firstopened a thrift shop as a fundraising projectin 1927 on Royal Street in the FrenchQuarter. Bloomin’ Deals moved to FreretStreet in 1960 and was located in the buildingnow called “The Annex” and currentlyused for merchandise sorting, storage andspecial events. After success and growth,JLNO rented the current location (a formerdrug store) on the corner of Freret andValence. In 2010, JLNO purchased thebuilding to ensure that the League’s No. 1source of community project revenuewould remain to serve the community.“When we were renting the thrift shopspace, the owners were only required to giveus 30 days notice if they wanted the buildingback,” says Maria Huete, Thrift Shop chair.“Buying the building was the best investmentJLNO could have made.”And the timing couldn’t have been betterfor the purchase. With the neighborhoodsuddenly booming, it stands to reason thatthe former owners could have reclaimed thebuilding as retail space to capture some ofthe new business coming to the street.Maria Huete, Thrift Shop chair, rings people upduring the Fall Bag Day.

Photo by: Megan WatsonPhoto by: Megan WatsonPhoto by: Megan WatsonWith the purchase of the building twoyears ago came the opportunity and responsibilityto make improvements at Bloomin’Deals. A new paint job completely changedthe look of the building to reflect the neighborhood’snew feel, and new ideas have takenshape online as well, starting with theBloomin’ Deals Thrift Shop Facebook page.Anyone who ‘likes’ the page will get regularupdates of what is going on there and elsewherein the JLNO.The majority of Bloomin’ Deals merchandiseare gently used items. However,the store often receives new, “tags on” clothingand housewares. These items are setaside from the general general merchandiseas “boutique” items.“People get excited to get something brandnew when they come in to shop,” says Maria.“When they find a little treasure it keeps themcoming back every week to see what new merchandisewe have. I would still like to see morehigh end items coming in because that getsshoppers really excited and helps us competewith consignment stores.”And its not just new items getting shoppersexcited. There is also a new rack dedicatedto hot trends, which includes a trendboard showcasing the looks in fashion magazines.Thrift Shop volunteers pull the trendyitems from the racks and put together thelooks for shoppers to buy off the rack.According to Maria, the best days to come inEmpty shelves45 minutes afterthe doors openedfor Bag Day.The line at 9:30 a.m. for Bag Day!are immediately following one of the BagDays, during the first week in March andOctober, when the whole store is emptiedand then replenished with new inventory.A weekly stop for neighborhood shoppers,Bloomin’ Deals has become one of the firststops on any costume hunter’s route. With itsclose proximity to Tulane and Loyola, theThrift Shop gets a steady stream of studentscoming in looking for elements to put togethercostumes for tacky Christmas parties,Halloween, VooDoo festival, Red Dress Run,Mardi Gras and any other costuming occasion.And as it gets closer to Mardi Gras, membersof the Krewe of Muses are often seenscouring the shoe section for the perfect shoeto adorn with glitter and ribbon.Bloomin’ Deals is often a stop for menand women looking for professional clothing,from men’s suits and ties to women’sdresses, pantsuits and blazers. The ThriftShop has partnered with the HumanResources staff at Ochsner to create a CareerClothing Style Show in the spring. All ofthe professional looks used in the show willcome from Bloomin’ Deals and showcasewhat a wide variety of merchandise theThrift Shop carries. Also in the spring, agroup of JLNO Provisionals will be puttingon a fashion show with Dress for Success totake place at JLNO headquarters.The newest initiative at Bloomin’ Deals,launched by Maria and JLNO President DeePhoto by: Megan WatsonLucky bride-to-be, Joanisha Mallery, foundher dream wedding dress during Bloomin’Deal’s Bag Day.McCloskey, is Mighty Men, a once a monthpick-up service for large donated items. TheMighty Men, consisting of JLNO husbands,boyfriends, sons and friends, go to homeswhere a pick-up has been scheduled andbring treasures back to the Thrift Shop.Merchandise includes sofas, recliners,armoires, entertainment centers and tables.There was already a demand for furniture atthe Thrift Shop, and now there is more thanenough supply to justify the service.Every member of JLNO works at theThrift Shop at one time or another in herLeague life.“It is the tie that binds us — projects andevents come and go — Bloomin’ Deals is theconstant,” says Dee McCloskey.And members know it is the talented staffwho makes it all happen and implements theexciting changes being made. They are thebackbone of the Thrift Shop and if it weren’tfor the hard work of Marc, Stella, Audrey,Carolyn, Margie, Willie and Lawrence, itwouldn’t be the institution it is today.“We have customers who come in weekin and week out without fail,” says Maria.“The staff knows them and their familiesand everyone looks out for each other.They had this place cleaned out and upand running only two months after thestorm. They are truly amazing.”According to Maria, the numbers atBloomin’ Deals are looking really good for theyear. With rebirth happening all around it, thenewly revitalized Bloomin’ Deals Thrift shopwill continue to anchor the Freret neighborhoodfor many years to come.www.jlno.org 11

What Freret businesses near our Bloomin’ DealsThrift Shop are saying about being a part ofFreret Street and its resurgence in popularity…“I think it’s an excitement, a joy. When we first came here, we were the only ones open besides Bloomin’ Deals and the TireShop (in the immediate area). And I think it’s really coming up and it’s great seeing other businesses want to locate to his area.”— Terri Turner, Freret Po-Boy and Donut Shop supervisor“We love being on Freret. We’ve had good business since we’ve been here. We are a bicycleshop for the people.”— Aaron Newsome, The Bike Shop owner“It’s cool to see a street that was pretty much dead a year ago and now there are so many restaurants. Sixmonths ago there was nobody here and now there are always people walking up and down the street.”— Jeremy Wolgamott, High Hat Café chef“We have the best neighbors in the city. That comes from the heart. We are so happy to see the neighborscome out. People come in from all over town, too, but it’s the neighbors that have been paying our light bills.”— Ben Sherman, The Midway Pizza co-owner“I think the strong support of Councilmember Head has given Freret Street a push in the right direction.We still face a number of challenges with blight on the corridor and hope to turn that chapter and getthe buildings back into commerce. The dedicated neighbors and investors on the corridor havecommitted time and resources leading to this renaissance. The monthly Freret Market brings a greatdeal of foot traffic to the corridor, which is very important to the small locally owned businesses. Oncethe corridor is stabilized, the surrounding neighborhood will flourish.”— Kellie Grengs, The New Freret volunteer board memberTo schedule a private tour,contact us at 620-0767.www.trinitynola.comTrinity Episcopal School is an ISAS member.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national, or ethnic origin.12 Lagniappe

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Taking it to the StreetsThe Freret Neighborhood Outreach Committee hits the groundrunning for another successful year of fun, family eventsBy Margaret Zainey RouxSINCE HURRICANE KATRINA, one of theLeague’s many goals has been to help bring New Orleans back –one neighborhood at a time. Under the leadership of Co-ChairsAdrienne Ehrensing and Liz Schafer, the Freret NeighborhoodCommittee is doing just that.The nine-lady team recently hosted a successful event and hasmany more in the works.In late August, the committee plusnearly 20 volunteers clad in JLNOattire participated in a crime walk toraise awareness and offer support forthe neighborhood. On Oct. 11, theyparticipated in the annual citywide“Night Out Against Crime” event andhad volunteers at the neighborhoodevent hosting a variety of children’sactivities including arts and crafts and avisit from an official city fire truck. Thefun on Freret continued on Oct. 29with a neighborhood Halloween party!Close to 500 children are expected toFreret neighborhood community children and JLNOvolunteers make the Freret Night Out Against Crimea festive evening.attend, each of whom received a free costume courtesy of the hundredsof generous donors who participated in the League’sCostume Drive. In the past, safety has been an issue for this eventso this year the committee planned to have the street closed downto offer a safe “block party” ambiance where guests can spread outand enjoy themselves. In addition to the party planning, Leaguevolunteers were on hand to decorate Halloween candy bags, makeHalloween-themed necklaces and playgames with the children in attendance.And the entertainment didn’t stopthere! Guests enjoyed visits from Jo Jothe Clown, a princess and even thePirate Ink airbrush tattoo artists.“The Junior League played a rollin these same events for the past fewyears and was vital to their continuation,”says Adrienne. “I am amazedby the support given by the JuniorLeague and am happy to see the area’smany children benefit from this support.I would encourage anyone whoMeetChristinaMeetCollin...Collin attended St. Martin’s Episcopal School fromPre-Kindergarten until he graduated in 2011. Hescored a perfect 36 on his ACT. He was acceptedby 9 top tier universities and colleges across thecountryand is majoring inaerospace engineeringat Princeton University.Collin is St. Martin’s Episcopal School.All School Open House - Wednesday,January 25th at 9:00 amFor more information or to schedule a tour call 504-736-9917Call 266-2418to book yourparty today!Voted the Best Place for aKid’s Birthday Partyin New Orleans!Party by nightwith a Big Timeprivate birthday partyafter Museum hours,Or party by day with aBlast or a Blow Out!225 Green Acres RoadMetairie, LA 70003-2484(504) 733-0353www.stmsaints.comSt. Martin’sEpiscopala coed, earlychildhood througthe School,gh grade 12 independentschool,does not discriminateonbasisof race, color,gender,disability,religion,i nationalor ethnic hi origin.www.lcm.org · (504) 266-2418420 Julia Street, New Orleans · 7013014 Lagniappe

Photos by: Caroline ParrishActives Lori Wynne and Rachel Roubion pose with Freret community members during Night Out Against Crime.enjoys working with kids and who really wants to impact aneighborhood in a hands-on way to join us! I am so proud tochair the Freret Neighborhood Committee this year. It is givingme the opportunity to affect the community on a personallevel. I am excited about all of the new things happeningalong Freret, and the revitalization efforts like new restaurantsand fitness outlets. People are really starting to pay attention tothis neighborhood.”•Winter/Holiday CollectionsLadies Boutiqueat 6070 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 895-86611281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 674-1711www.perlis.comwww.jlno.org 15

JLNO uses Social Mediato Reach Out toIts Members and theCommunityBy Kelly WalshTEN YEARS AGO, when a person thought of“media” she thought mainly of books, newspapers, televisionand radio. Communication was very one-sided,allowing only for one party to communicate to its audience.Feedback was limited at best. Even most websiteswere limited to presenting information to viewers withouta quick method for reply. In the past few years, however,the world has seen the development of numerous webbasedand mobile technologies that turn media into aninteractive dialogue now known as “social media.”Quality Construction&RenovationResidential • CommercialNEW ORLEANS(504) 891-7277PASS CHRISTIAN(228) 452-9957info@hackettcummins.com16 Lagniappe

Social media has given the average userthe ability to quickly and efficiently createand exchange user-generated content. Sitessuch as Twitter and Facebook have facilitatedsubstantial and pervasive changes to communicationbetween organizations, communitiesand individuals.Of course, the interactive nature of socialmedia has not been lost on the Junior Leagueof New Orleans. As many members may havenoticed, the Junior League of New Orleans hasa Facebook page and a Twitter account. EvenBloomin’ Deals has its own Facebook page andTwitter account.To manage its social media presence, theLeague has a Social Media Committee headedON THE WEBby Jessie Haynes. Haynes and her committee, along with theWebsite Committee headed by Ashley Bond, work to enhancethe online presence of the League in the community and tomaintain connections with both League members and the community.Haynes sees social media as a way to not only communicatewith League members but also a way to interact and connectwith League members so they are aware of what is going onin the League and can provide feedback about League events.The Junior Leagueof New OrleansFind us on FacebookJunior League of New OrleansTwitter:@JuniorLeagueNOBloomin’ DealsFind us on FacebookBloomin Deals Thrift ShopTwitter@JL_BloominDealsSocial media allows members to share Leagueactivities through their own social media so theLeague can quickly, efficiently and effectivelyadvance its programs and initiatives.Social media has also provided the League witha way to engage the business community. Jessiegives an example of the Buy, Save & Serve Card.“Because of our online presence,” she notes,“a merchant contacted the League and asked tobe one of the vendors included in the program.”In addition to advancing its initiatives, theLeague’s social media efforts also provideLeague members with education about socialmedia and how to effectively use it. Jessie feelsthat, with the large amount of working membersand members who own or run businesses,this will help to empower League members to use social mediato enhance their business lives.Ashley Bond notes that the League’s online work will not end atFacebook and Twitter. Her committee is developing a new, moreinteractive, League website that should launch sometime in early2012. Along with the new website, Jessie and the Social MediaCommittee are working on creating a JLNO blog to discuss Leagueevents and programs. www.jlno.org 17

Photo by: Elizabeth JankeA few members of the 2011 Get on Board Committee: Leigh Thorpe, Co-Chair, Missy Allain, Katie Pelliccio and Mary Sanchez.Get on BoardBy Brook BrownEVER WONDERED how to become involved in a nonprofitorganization? Well, Get on Board with JLNO’s program tohelp gain the skills and training to do just that.Get on Board is a course available for any member of the greaterNew Orleans community who is interested in learning about allaspects of nonprofit leadership and board service. The programstrives to recruit a wide variety of adults who are motivated tomake a difference in their community by serving on a board orcommittee of a local nonprofit, and train them to be effective leaderswho will increase their functionality and productivity of a nonprofitorganization.After the training sessions, Get on Board works to matchtrainees with a local board or committee that has requested newmembers. The program accepts a variety of participants fromyoung professionals who have never served on a board to currentnonprofit board leaders looking to improve their knowledge andbetter serve their organization. Staff members of nonprofitorganizations also attend the course to learn how to be a betterresource for their board members.Get On Board was developed as a resurrection of a similar programinitially sponsored by the Junior League of New Orleans 25years ago, Boardswork!, which had been spun off into an independentprogram but was unfortunately discontinued a couple of yearsbefore Hurricane Katrina. League members spent the year immediatelyafter Katrina exploring community needs by interviewingcommunity leaders, schools, health care providers, elected officialsand business leaders to determine new community needs poststorm.Much-needed general nonprofit board training was goingunprovided in the community and the League began to emerge as aleader in bringing this resource back to New Orleans.The Get on Board course has produced hundreds of graduatessince its inception, with more than 200 in the last year alone. A18 Lagniappe

ecent survey revealed that about 75 percentof the graduates are still serving on theboard they originally matched withthrough the Get on Board program.Trainees involved in the course participatein a series of lectures over several dayson various aspects of board duties includinglegal and fiduciary responsibilities,strategic planning, fundraising and boardmeeting tactics. Lectures are given by bothformer graduates of the program and experiencednonprofit leaders in the community.For the last two years, the lectures havebeen spearheaded by Nancy Burris Perret,a professional trainer with many years ofnonprofit experience; Charlie Heim,owner of his consulting firm who hasserved as a development officer for morethan 35 years, with his most recent positionas Vice President of Philanthropy forOchsner Clinic Foundation; and KathleenZuniga, a director in the audit practice ofDeloitte & Touche LLP.Dr. Sameer Syed, 28, a second-year anesthesiologyresident at Ochsner ClinicFoundation, was one of the program’s graduatesthis fall. Dr. Syed of Houston receivedhis bachelor’s degree from Duke University,and subsequently attended TulaneUniversity School of Medicine. Dr. Syedwas looking for a way to become moreinvolved within the community. After hearingabout the program through 504Ward,Dr. Syed decided to Get on Board.“At the lectures, I learned about the basicstructure of a board, and its subcommittees,as well as the legal responsibilities andfinancial aspects of being a board member.We were also taught how to conduct aneffective meeting and how to successfullyfundraise,” said Dr. Syed.He also stated that he originally becameinterested in serving on a board not onlyto actively improve the community butalso to help enrich the lives of the individualswho comprise it. He thought attendingGet on Board would help him with hiscommunication and organizational skillsto achieve his goal of nonprofit servicenow and in the future.“I definitely acquired the skills necessaryto become an effective nonprofit boardmember,” Dr. Syed stated.The spring session of Get on Board willtake place beginning Feb. 29 from 5:30-8:30pm for five consecutive Wednesdays.Visit http://www.jlno.org/?nd=getonboardfor further details.www.jlno.org 19

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Annual Report2010-2011 DONORSThe Junior League of New Orleans, Inc. is thankful for the many gifts received throughout the League year.The support given to JLNO ensures our exceptional community outreach and enables us to further develop thepotential of women and improve our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.SUPPORTERS CONTRIBUTING $10,000 OR MORECapital One Bank Ochsner Health System Randall SmithSUPPORTERS DONATING GOODS AND SERVICESAbita BeerAcademy of the Sacred HeartAcme Oyster HouseAllianceAmerican Aquatic GardensAngelique BabyJennifer AnsardiAntiques on JacksonAudubon Dermatology: Drs. 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Annual Report2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentJennifer CouvillonPresident-ElectBlanche “Dee” McCloskeySecretaryChris ZazulakTreasurerStacey LousteauAssistant TreasurerConnie ShannonBusiness & Communications Council Director Eryn MelanconCommunity Council DirectorLilla WrightMembership Council DirectorJeanne BoughtonPlanning & Development Council Director Erin BollesWays & Means Council DirectorMandi FrischhertzNominating ChairCharlotte BentonSustaining AdvisorGwathmey GomilaAssistant to Board of DirectorsAmy Browne2010-2011COUNCILBusiness &CommunicationsCommunityFinanceMembershipPlanning &DevelopmentWays & MeansKim AbramsonCaitlin BrewsterKathleen BuckleyRebecca BushJeanne CharleboisTiana ChristopherEnid FahrenholtKathleen GrossSarah GrossmanMeghan HaysHeather HilliardMaria HueteJulie KenterMeg LecheAmanda MoellerLeigh MossHeather PasslerKathlyn PerezElizabeth “Cissy”PoindexterAdele RalstonKatherine RaymondCourtney RiveMargaret RouxMichelle SartorErin SaucierSuzanne AlfordJessica BrideKaren BoudreauxRebecca BourgBrady CunninghamSusan DinneenBecky DormonLeslie EstradaCeleste EustisKim FontenotAshley FranksMegan GuyKatie HardinWendy JosephChristy KaneKacie KellyAnn KoppelKristen KoppelTara LuparelloGina McMahonAnne Mitchell-WypyskiSara MooreCourtney NaltyAnnie PhillipsRansdell PrieurKathleen RobertGigi RothMelanie ScottSally SuthonCoretta “Corey” ThomasAngele ThionvilleColleen TimmonsKelli TowersBeth WalkerMarilyn “Mimi” WilsonSherri Zeller O’BellShannon ZinkAnn DwyerJessie EnglehardtOlivia GuiderElizabeth HeflerBeth LeBlancDeborah McLanahanStacey PayneAllison PlaisanceKathleen RamseyShannon SarratAmy WaltersMeg BaldwinMag BickfordAriane BrennanTwanda CarterAnne Marie CashmereCallie DatersMollye DemosthenidyAnn DwyerDottie EllisNancy FalgoustCaty FlowerLynne GibbonsBrandy GillyLauren Giovingo-WileyHolly GordonJulie HabetzShannon AbleSuzanne AlfordAmber BeezleyJennifer BrammellLorie DeMarcayCaroline FayardAlice GlennMary Beth GreenWesley JanssenJJ KornmanSarah LabordeAmanda LoErin LuetkemeierMichele MillerSheila MoragasChristy ReadRobin AdamsVirginia BarbaKelly BaughanMelissa BeaughStephanie BohnAshley BondAmy BrowneJennifer BurtonEdie CagnolattiSarah ChancellorMichele CoxMissy DuhonCatherine EllingtonSkye FantaciKim FontenotKendall HalesJennifer HawneyJessie HaynesCecile KerberTricia KingKristen LaragyCherie MooreLori PaigeMerisa PasternakKristen PonthierAmy RosatoLizzie SchottNini ScriberBeth WalkerFounded in 1924, the Junior League ofNew Orleans trains women to be inspiredand dedicated volunteers through service,partnership and shared situations. JLNOhas annual organizational, financialand volunteer requirements.JLNO MembershipMembership as of May 2011162 Provisional Members607 Active Members1,402 Sustaining MembersIf you would like further information aboutJLNO and how to become a member,please visit us online atwww.jlno.orgCELEBRATING 87 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY28 Lagniappe

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Photo by: Alyssa FletchingerBloomin’ Deals employee, Willie Johnson, unloading the truck with Mighty Man Adam Reed.JLNO MightyMen – Readyfor Pick-upBy Allison CannizaroONCE A MONTH,the Junior League MightyMen truck rolls around New Orleans, picking up largeitems for donation to the Junior League Bloomin’Deals Thrift Shop. Originally conceived by the JL ofBrimingham as a way for expectant to satisfy shifts,JLNO Might Men accommodates the hectic lifestylesof all JLNO members. One League member who participatedin the program comments, “Great service andthe volunteers were very nice.”The project serves a number of purposes. First, ithas broadened the type of items available at Bloomin’Deals. Bloomin’ Deals is now able to offer the New30 LagniappeOrleans community gently used furniture. Second,the project allows those members that satisfy theirthrift shop shift requirements to sign up their husbandsor significant others to serve their Thrift Shopshift for them.Davie Huete, a frequent participant says, “Not asbad as I thought it would be and I had a good time.”The team really has a blast and connects with thedonors as well. A donor remarks, “You ladies arealways on the move with new ideas. This is a greatway to help the Thrift Shop.” The project allows theJLNO Mighty Men to gain an understanding ofMightyMan PowerThe JLNO Mighty Men willbe available for pickup onthe following dates:January 28, 2012February 25, 2012March 31, 2012April 21, 2012May 26, 2012

Photo by: Alyssa Fletchingerwhat it is like to be a member of the League.I really hope this program grows andstrengthens the community as well as aidsBloomin’ Deals.”The Mighty Men will pick up gentlyused large items for donation to Bloomin’Deals. Any large item donation (items thatwill not fit in a car) will be accepted,except for bedding or mattresses. Alldonated items should be ready for resalethe minute they arrive on the Mighty Mentruck. Please do not donate any items thatare broken or in need of repair.To schedule a pickup, contact JuniorLeague Headquarters (891-5845) oremail mightymen@jlno.org. If an item isunusually large, please let the MightyMen know in advance so they can ensurethey have sufficient “mighty man power”for the pickup. Please make sure that allitems are ready for pick up at the time ofyour scheduled run.A League member can sign up hermighty man by signing up for a thrift shopshift on the JLNO website on one of thedates the Mighty Men are scheduling pickupsand ensuring that her mighty man isavailable on the date of the shift.Adam Reed and Willie Johnson unload the truck at Bloomin’ Deals.ADMISSION OPEN HOUSES & TOURSPRE-K – 4 TOURS December 88:30-10:00am January 12, 26GRADES 5 – 12 OPEN HOUSES4:00-6:00pm January 19RSVP at (504) 561-12242343 Prytania Street McGeheeSchool.comwww.jlno.org 31

More joy. More variety.zero maintenance!What would you do if you no longer had a house to holdyou back? Chances are, you’d laugh more and worry less!Let’s face it, houses aren’t made for retirement living –Lambeth House is! Here, in your own beautiful residence,you can be as active or as private as you like. Enjoy thecompany of neighbors and friends, exquisite dining, wellnessprograms, lectures, receptions and so much more. And, sincewe offer LifeCare, you’ll have more peace of mind aboutwhat the future may bring.Call (504) 865-1960 today to schedule your visit.We look forward to welcoming you!www.LambethHouse.com150 Broadway (at the River)New Orleans, LA 70118DAY SPAintroducing...8110 HAMPSON STREETIN THE RIVERBEND504.265.8018MON. SAT OPEN EARLY. OPEN LATEBY APPOINTMENT & WALK INS...award winning age intervention skincare line.Skin appears younger, clearer, smoother & healthier.Only at LeVisage.Visit New Orleans’ MostBeautiful New Day Spa!FACIALS | MASSAGES | MICRODERMABRASION | BODY TREATMENTS | WAXINGMANICURES | PEDICURES | MAKE-UP APPLICATION & LESSONS | THREADINGORGANIC SPRAY TANNING | LASH TINTING | GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE32 Lagniappe

LivingBy Mona Chawla in collaboration with Molly Kimball, RD, CSSDWell:with Ochsner Health System’s Elmwood Fitness CentersSanta’s Checkin’ his list….are you?A Few Simple Ways to Stay Healthy during this Holiday SeasonPhoto by: Lucinda DeGrangeWHILE SOME of your holiday plans and todosmay earn you namesakes of Dancer and Prancerfrom Santa’s Camp, keep the vision of being theparty’s Vixen by staying the course with your healthfulhabits throughout the season.Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, with ElmwoodFitness Center, a service of Ochsner Health System,offers us some simple tips and reminders for planningahead and on the go!While strong cravings may feel very primal,researchers are finding that they’re actually influencedby our environment and our experiences.Certain places, sights, sounds, smells, even memoriesor the time of day can prompt us to crave somethingwithout even fully realizing it. Before we knowit, we want it. Really want it and the holidays arefilled with many of those triggers: sights, sounds,smells, memories and people — Mama’s baked macaroniand cheese and Grandma’s warm apple pie!“Going long periods of time without eating canactually worsen cravings,” Molly says.When our blood sugar levels drop, we oftenreach for high-calorie foods, instinctively lookingfor a quick boost of energy. Eating a small meal orsnack every three or four hours will maximize yourmetabolism and energy levels and can help preventovereating later.continued on page 34www.jlno.org 33

Eight Decadesof Volunteer Service to theGreater New Orleans areaThe Junior League ofNew Orleanswww.jlno.orgBig dreamsbegin atPRE-KINDERGARTEN – 8 TH GRADEOPEN HOUSEJanuary 12, 20129:15 AMIndividual Tours By Appointment8012 Oak Street • New Orleans861-3743www.standrewsepiscopalschool.orgQualified students are eligible for admission without regard to race, creed, or religion.PROGRAMLOUISE S.McGEHEE SCHOOLCall 523-9911 for more information.www.littlegate.comLivingWell:continued from page 33Carrying a smart snack with you canhelp ease your wallet — allowing you toget that coveted gift — and can helpyour waistline at the same time!“I tuck a small homemade turkeywrap into my purse when I know I’ll beout for a while. The whole grain tortillaholds up much better than slicedbread,” Molly admits.If you’re not so daring, try these easy,on-the-go snacks: protein bars, soycrisps, wasabi peas, single serving packsof nuts and snack size cheeses. All ofthese choices give you a bit of protein orthe little bit of fat you’ll need to keepfeeling fuller longer and help keep yourcravings in check.If you don’t have a snack on handwhile you’re out and about, no worries— you can still navigate the food courtsuccessfully. Molly describes some convenientoptions that, “nutritionallyspeaking, are pretty decent.”Pop into a coffee shop for a latte madewith nonfat or reduced-fat milk, and you’llget the protein equivalent of one to twoeggs, depending on cup size. Stick withplain or sugar-free flavoring so the onlysugars will be the natural milk sugars.Most national chains provide thenutrition information online, if not instore,so check it out ahead of time toidentify your best bets. While the sightsand smells of the food court may triggersome cravings, stay mindful. TheCinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets fromAuntie Anne’s have 35 grams of sugar –1.5 times the upper limit that theAmerican Heart Association says womenshould have in an entire day!When it comes to food court fare,Molly suggests Chinese: “You at least havethe opportunity to get real veggies withyour mall food. The broccoli chicken orbeef and the string bean chicken or beefeach contain roughly 200 calories, withfewer than 10 grams of fat. Steer clear ofthe orange chicken and sweet and sourcontinued on page 3734 Lagniappe

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LivingWell:continued from page 34pork (both can have more than 20 gramsof fat) and request mixed veggies insteadof rice (fried or steamed) to save a fewhundred calories.”Greek restaurants can be anothergood source for food court veggies andlean protein. Molly’s top picks: chickenshawarma with a side of steamed veggiesor a Greek salad topped with roastedchicken.If one of your wishes this season is tosteer clear of gaining weight try some ofMolly’s easy-to-incorporate tips, this season— and throughout the year!Even if you’ve been a little naughtywith your food choices this season, makeit up by being nice to your body by parkinga bit further (you’ll save on gas, tooby avoiding circling the lot), maybestrolling the perimeter of the store a coupletimes while shopping to get in a fewextra steps and burn a few extra calories,and when “Jingle Bell Rock” is on, goahead, rock it out!St. Anna’s ResidenceAn enduring legacy.A new standard of senior care.St. Anna's Residence is renowned for quality,compassionate nursing care, and we've taken aprogressive step forward – affiliating with the area'sleading continuing care retirement community. We’reenhancing services, amenities, and quality of life – givingresidents more reasons to smile, and their families morepeace of mind. Call today – (504) 523-3466 –and let us know how we can help you.Exceptional short-term and long-term care for seniors.Rehabilitation Respite Nursing CareAn Affiliate of Lambeth House, Inc.1823 Prytania Street – New Orleans, LA 70130-5219 mfacebook.com/stannasresidencewww.jlno.org 37

H E A R D A R O U N D T H E L E A G U E …The Junior League of New Orleans’ permanent fundraiser, Bloomin’ Deals Thrift Shop, was just recently voted the Best Thrift Shop inNew Orleans by the readers of Gambit. The fact that Bloomin’ Deals, located on Freret Street, is the best is no secret to League members,but Lagniappe wanted to know what other establishments on Freret Street League members frequented. So Lagniappe asked:Other than Bloomin’ Deals, what isyour favorite spot on Freret?Compiled by Kelly WalshMelissa Beaugh and Melissa Eversmeyer:Cure4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357, www.curenola.comBoth Melissa Beaugh and Melissa Eversmeyer both recommend Cure,a cocktail bar that also serves small plates located on Freret Street atUpperline Street.Pimm’s Cup is her favorite classic cocktail at Cure, but MelissaBeaugh recently had a cocktail called “A Great Deal of Sincerity,”which she recommends. The drink contains Tanqueray Gin, homemaderaspberry syrup, lemon, Cointreau and Absinthe.Melissa Eversmeyer, on the other hand, enjoys Cure’s fresh fruitpunch, which she says is “…always delicious and refreshing.”Jessie Haynes:Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636, www.ancorapizza.comJessie Haynes recommends Ancora Pizzeria and Salumeria. Ancora serves authentic wood-firedNeopolitan pizza – a first in New Orleans – along with house-made salumi, wines from the Campaniaregion of southern Italy, handcrafted cocktails and seasonal Italian sodas. Haynes recommends thePutanesca pizza, which is made with tomatoes, olives, anchovies, oregano and capers.Caroline Jenkins:Village Coffee and Tea5335 Freret Street, (504) 861-1909, www.villagecoffeeneworleans.comVillage Coffee and Tea, at the corner of Freret Street and Jefferson Avenue, was recommended by Leaguemember Caroline Jenkins. Village Coffee and Tea is a nice place to sip coffee and get a bite to eat. It alsohas a delightful patio on which to spend a lazy afternoon, enjoying a good book. Village Coffee has a wideselection of beverages along with pastries, bagels, sandwiches and even some vegan options.Brandy Gilly:Freret Market4530 Freret Street, (504) 638-2589, www.freretmarket.orgThe Freret Market was started in September of 2007 and is held the first Saturday of themonth, except July and August, at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue.Shoppers can find food, art and flea goods at the market. The Freret Market also hosts localrestaurants, live music and a kids area. If you plan to attend the market but have forgotten tobring cash, don’t worry. You can purchase Freret Market Money, which is currency consisting ofcustom-made poker chips that can be purchased with cash or a credit card and exchanged forfood, art, jewelry or anything else sold at the market.38 Lagniappe

TENNESSEE WILLIAMSNEW ORLEANS LITERARY FESTIVALMarch 21-25, 2012STUART HALLSCHOOL for BOYSForming Leaders for Life • Nursery - Seventh Grade2012 Open House Dates • 8:30 a.m.January 25: Pre-School (grades N-K)January 26: Lower School (grades 1-4)January 27: Middle School (grades 5-7)Private Tours Also AvailableAdvertise your business in the 2012 program!For information and rates please contactPeggy Bruce at (504) 293-9296 • peggybruce@nopg.com2032 S. Carrollton Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70118(504) 861-1954 • StuartHall.orgFinancial Aid AvailableStuart Hall is open to all qualified students regardless of race, national origin, or religious belief.For eight decadesthe Junior League of New Orleanshas maintained a steadfast commitment of serviceto the Greater New OrleansCommunity.www.jlno.orgwww.jlno.org 39

proudly supports the mission ofthe Junior League of New Orleans.Visit any one of our Greater New Orleans branch locations today!Covington: 70470 Highway 21 | Gretna: 201 Huey P. Long Avenue | Harahan: 5120 Citrus Boulevard | Harvey: | Houma: 1420 Saint Charles StreetKenner: LaPlace:Mandeville:Marrero:Metairie:New Orleans:River Ridge:Slidell: We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.Coming Soon: 3412 St. Charles Avenue, New OrleansECOLE BILINGUEDE LA NOUVELLE-ORLA CLOSER LOOK AT WHYTuesday ToursJanuary 10, 8:30 - 11 amToddler - Grade 44301 St. Charles AvenueADDING 7th GRADE!Call to schedule a weekly Wednesday tour:8:30 am 4yrs – 7th grade at 821 General Pershing Street9:30 am 2-3 yr olds at 5818 Perrier Street.Ecole Bilingue is the only privateFrench school in New Orleans that is accreditedby the French Ministry of Education.www.ashrosary.orgstudents regardless of race, color, religious preference, national or ethnic origin.APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON JANUARY 4, 2012504.896.4500 www.ebnola.comEB admits qualified students regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.40 Lagniappe

LeagueFacesPhoto by: Katherine MillerPhoto by: Jessica CookLeigh Thorpe, Alice Glenn, JLNO President-Elect Brandy Whisnantand Planning & Development Council Director Tara Luparello greetparticipants at the Community Partner Workshop on Oct. 1, 2011.From left: Vince Hall, Second Harvest staff, Corey Thomas,Lagniappe Pack Chair, Beryl Olsen, Lagniappe Pack ViceChair, Charles Pierre, Second Harvest staff, during theSecond Harvest community shift on Sept. 22, 2011.Photo by: Lucinda DeGrangePhoto by: Katherine MillerFrom left: Alison Zink and Shelley Zainey pack backpacks withnutritious goodies for the Second Harvest Lagniappe Backpack Programduring the Second Harvest community shift on Sept. 22, 2011.Event Co-Chairs Annie Phillips andMaria Lathrop flank Lafayette CharterSchool Principle Mickey Landry at“Dinner with Mickey,” sponsored bySodexo on Sept. 14, 2011.JLNO memberJeanne Foster helpsserve dinner tosmiling students.Photo by: Lucinda DeGrangewww.jlno.org 41

LeagueFacesJLNO Members (from left) KirbyMessinger, Kyle Kehoe, GiselleCaamano, Carey Pi, Sara Mooreand Michelle Fridman gathertogether to Fight the Blighton Sept. 24, 2011.Photo by: Dottie EllisPhoto by: Dottie EllisJLNO Membership Council Director Ariane Brennanand Community Council Director Ali Ward team uptogether to Fight the Blight on Sept. 24, 2011.Photo by: Elizabeth JankeKesanaDurandand CarrieLaurendinereview theGet on Boardschedule forthe day onOct. 1, 2011.St. Louis King of France is open to all qualified students regardlessof race, nationality, ethnic origin, or handicapping conditions.42 Lagniappe

Photo by: Caroline ParrishPhoto by: Alyssa FletchingerLaura Smith, Tomoro Wilson and Mary Sanchezenjoy the tunes of Trombone Shorty at Harvestthe Music on Oct. 12, 2011.Junior League VolunteersKimberly Allen andMeghann Andrew helpMylaii Holmes and LakeithaBeal decorate their goodybags for trick or treating atthe Freret St. Halloweenparty October 28, 2011.Photo by: Alyssa FletchingerFreret Communitymembers, JenLatimer, Alice Lee,Katrina Weschler,Kate Peak and VickiMayer get ready todance to “Thriller”at the Freret St.Halloween Party onOct. 28, 2011.Photo by: Jennifer ChamberlainPhoto by: Jennifer ChamberlainGina Jackson, Community Affairs Chair Blair Hodgson, Vice Chair Katie Melesurgo, andPlanning and Development Council Director Tara Luparello flank performer Kermit Ruffinsat the Get Fired Up for Kingsley House event held Oct. 14, 2011.Courtney Fuller and Cara Schiffman enjoymusic by Kermit Ruffins at the Get Fired Upfor Kingsley House event held Oct. 14, 2011.www.jlno.org 43

LeagueFacesJennifer G. Devlin,Joy Grace andTricia Phillpott helpsell Buy, Save &Serve Cards at theKickoff party.Photo by: Kellen PirriPhoto by: Kellen PirriPhoto by: Alyssa FletchingerJunior LeagueVolunteersMonica Gros,ChalonDominick,KatherineBernard andAmy Harang,attending theFreret St.Halloweenparty onOct. 28, 2011.Sissy Judy explains the benefits of theJunior League Buy, Save & Serve Cardto some enthusiastic shoppers.Photo by: Alyssa FletchingerPhoto by: Alyssa FletchingerNeighborhood kids dress in their newcostumes at the Freret St. HalloweenParty held on Oct. 28, 2011.Dee McCloskey meets aHalloween Indian atthe Halloween Partyon Oct. 28, 2011.44 Lagniappe

LagniappeJunior League of New OrleansLagniappe is a quarterlymagazine with a circulationof 5000, and has beenpublished by the JuniorLeague of New Orleans since 1930 to promote the League’smissions and goals. Its purpose is to educate League members andthe community at large about the organization’s projects, activities,fundraisers and membership.FOR INFORMATION ON ADVERTISING PLEASE CONTACTPEGGY BRUCE • 504.293.9296 • peggy.bruce@nopg.comwww.jlno.org 45

localrecipeswith amoderntwist...Crescent City CollectionAll of the proceeds from the sale of Crescent CityCollection benefit our thirteen community projects,including charter school outreach, youth developmentprograms, family health programs and more.national winnertabasco community cookbook award$26.95www.jlno.org 504.891.5845THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NEW ORLEANSWomen Building Beer CommuniesJLNO Preferred Partners:46 Lagniappe

CookbookBy Jennifer SchwertzSelectionJEN’S FIRST GUMBOCHICKEN, SAUSAGE & OYSTER GUMBOHaving lived in Louisiana my entire life, it is borderingon criminal that I had never evenattempted to make the dish that so many of uslove and cherish. Of course, I’m referring to gumbo. SoI did what any self-respecting “Southern Belle” woulddo and cracked open one of my favorite local cookbooks.I perused through several gumbo recipe options,all sounding delicious but with varying degrees of difficultyin execution. I finally settled on a traditionalChicken, Sausage & Oyster Gumbo.After a quick trip to Rouses for all the requiredingredients, I set about prepping and measuring. Ipulled out a few pots, pans, bowls and miscellaneousutensils, then was ready to tackle the first step: cookingthe chicken. This step was greatly simplified by the factthat most grocery stores sell whole cut-up chickens.The next step was the most nerve-wracking of themall — preparing a roux. If there is one thing I’ve heard athousand times, it is that you need to get the roux right in order to make a goodgumbo. So much pressure! I resisted the temptation to call my parents for help,took a deep breath and slowly began the process of heating up the oil in the pot.Following the recipe, I gradually added the flour while stirring almost constantly.The recipe called for cooking to a dark brown so I nervously stirred and staredat the pot for a tense several minutes until I could no longer take the tormentof possibly burningthe roux. I bailed outsomewhere aroundmedium-dark brownand continued withthe recipe as directed. The rest of the steps were fairly easy and before Iknew it, I was at the simmer and wait stage.I was so excited to try out my creation, but I recognized thatpatience would pay off for this slow-cooked fare. Just over one hourlater, I served up a big bowl of delicious gumbo!Of course, I also had several extra containers that I stored for laterdistribution to friends and family. The general consensus is that thisrecipe is wonderful — thank you JL Jambalaya!This recipe can be found on page 51 of the JLNO’s Jambalaya cookbook.www.jlno.org 47

Your guide to JLNO Events,Community Shifts, FundraiserShifts and New Orleans fun!FRONT PORCH FRIDAYSLeague members and their guests are invited tounwind with friends at this monthly Happy Hour.*Times and dates can be found by checking themaster calendar at www.jlno.org.SECOND HARVESTDec. 17, Jan. 1, Jan. 12, Jan. 21Junior League members work with Second Harvestof Greater New Orleans to provide “LagniappeBackpacks” to students who exhibit signs of malnourishmentwho might otherwise go hungry onweekends or during school holidays.HAPPY CHANUKAH!Dec. 20, 2011MERRY CHRISTMAS!Dec. 25, 2011HAPPY NEW YEAR!!Jan. 1, 2012HAPPY MARDI GRAS!Feb. 21, 2012Headquarters closed February 20-21POWER TIESFeb. 8, 9, 15 and 16Power Ties is a career awareness program thatlinks professionals from various occupations witheighth-grade students. Junior League membersteach seminars at Green Charter School everyother week, and this program caps off thetraining with a career fair, mock interviews anda business luncheon.GENERAL MEETINGSJan. 24, Feb. 28, March 20 (Double Credit!)COCKTAILS AND CUISINE,THE KITCHEN TOUR KICKOFFPARTY AND AUCTIONMarch 22, 2012The New Hyatt Regency New Orleans,mpire BallroomKITCHEN TOURMarch 24, 2012Stay tuned to find out which neighborhoods will beshowcased in the 2012 tour.GET ON BOARD TRAININGFeb. 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28Get On Board is a training program provided by theLeague to community members who are interested indeveloping leadership skills while learning to governan area nonprofit agency.FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.JLNO.ORG48 Lagniappe

Poydras Home Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Sponsorsof the 2011 Poydras Home Art Show & Patron PartyMona and Mike BlakeLinda and Alan BrackettCentral Parking SystemsChevronMr. and Mrs. Conrad CollinsCommCare CorporationRay Rabalais - Crescent Growth CapitalLouise Carroll Collins DabeziesDiabetes Management & SuppliesElkins, PLCMr. and Mrs. David Leeds EustisEustis Insurance and BenefitsMr. and Mrs. Rodney E. AshworthMadro Bandaries, PLCMr. and Mrs. N. Buckner Barkley, Jr.Cathy and Morris BartBig Easy Plumbing ServicesKatherine and Bob BohMr. and Mrs. Gary H. BrewsterJoan Burguieres BrownMr. and Mrs. Frank J. Buescher, Jr.Jordana CivettiCompass Capital ManagementPenny and Jim Coulter in honor ofTeetsie Van HornCowan & Lemmon, L.L.P.Mary and Bob CoyleNancy and Sid DeganDr. and Mrs. Valentine EarhartCatherine and David EdwardsDr. Leslie and Dr. Lance EstradaShannon and Jim EvansJoAnn Flom GreenbergThe Charlotte J. Habliston FamilyLangenstein's Super MarketStandard Mortgage CorporationLuzianneCelia SwordsWhitney National BankAimée and Stewart Farnetin honor of Howard H. Russell, Jr., MDiBERIABANKMichael LewisLaurie and William EustisSamantha and Stephen EustisStephanie and Miller EustisMr. and Mrs. H. Mortimer Favrot, Jr.First NBCElla and Chip FlowerA Friend of Poydras in honor ofWinx McCarthy & Mabel PalmerA Friend of PoydrasM. Feild Gomilain memory of Dooley ChalaronAnn and John KoernerDelia L. HardieElizabeth and Hayden WrenHospice CompassusMr. and Mrs. James M. HugerHUMANAMarda and Gordon JohnsonJones WalkerDr. and Mrs. Robert N. JonesSusan T. KartzkeMr. and Mrs. Clay KearneyMr. and Mrs. William Kearney, IVMr. and Mrs. E. Lansing KolbMr. and Mrs. H. Merritt Lane, IIIMary Myrick LangloisLaPort Sehrt Romig HandMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Lawder, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Barry LeaderDiana LewisLiskow & LewisMr. and Mrs. Edward F. MartinMr. and Mrs. Richard M. MeyersMajGen and Mrs. David M. Mize, Ret.Mr. and Mrs. C. James McCarthy, IIIHoward H. Russell, Jr., MDStar Service, Inc. of New OrleansTriton Healthcare, Inc.James C. and Elizabeth M. LandisMr. and Mrs. H. Merritt Lane, Jr.Mathes Brierre ArchitectsThe Honorable Floyd W. Newlin, Abbey,Jon & Wendy NewlinDena L. Olivier and Sam SpalittaOmnicare, Inc.A Friend of PoydrasPontchartrain Materials Corporation, LLCSibley GalleryClaire and Harry StahelWaters, Parkerson & Co. LLCMr. and Mrs. Michael MonteroPerkins EastmanPlante & MoranRight at HomeCourtney and Jay RivéDeeDee and Allen RousselPuddin and Jimmy RousselKatherine and Rob SaerDr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. SaerAmy and Charles ShumakerDr. and Mrs. Riley C. SibleySusu and Andrew StallClare and John StewartSEBS of LouisianaMicheline and Fred VanDenburghWaste ManagementBlair and Bob WehrmannJill and Marc WinstonPatricia M. WoodsteinWoodward Design + BuildXpress Ray, Inc.Cynthia and Ames Yeates5354 Magazine St., NOLA 70115 • 504.897.0535 • www.poydrashome.comThe mission of Poydras Home is to respect and preserve the dignity of the human spirit among the elderly by continuing thelegacy of care through quality, supportive services and by advocating on their behalf.