JLWY o u r L e a g u e • Y o u r C o m m u n i t y

Volume 28, No. 7

Inside this issue:President’s Message ....................................................... 2Eyes for Others ............................................................... 3Kids’ Zoobilee ................................................................. 4New Library Unveiled ..................................................... 6Membership Report ........................................................ 8

Calendar ......................................................................... 8Sustainers Host Wine Event ............................................ 9New Security System Installed ....................................... 9BPP Amendments ........................................................ 11

May 2009

By Michelle NaftzgerJunior League Shop Chair

“Should I go movie star glamorous, sassy or sweet? Don’t know, but no one better wear the same dress as me.” — High School Musical 3

unior League volunteers, Shop committee members and B98 FM became “fairy godmothers” March 26. Why? It was Gown Town 2009!

Through the generous donation of Occidental Management and Realty World, the Shop committee transformed 2,000 square feet of office space at 13th and Tyler into a prom extravaganza. With a room for dresses and tuxes only, and a separate area for shoes and accessories, high school juniors and seniors had the chance to find that perfect outfit.

In addition, In The Bag cleaners allowed community donors to drop off gowns at any location and the

company moved everything to and from storage at no cost to Junior League of Wichita.

Young men and women had the opportunity to choose from over 1,400 dresses as and a variety of tuxes. Each young lady could choose a dress, shoes, purse and jewelry, while

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each young man could choose a tux or for 15 lucky ones, there were gift certificates to a local tux rental shop.

Nearly 300 high school students* came to find that perfect fit, each one with a different style and desire. It was truly a magical night where anything

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Gown Town 2009Annual event helps area high school students find perfect dress or tux for their special prom night

Photos by Traci Fast/Millyrose PhotographyA high school student browses through the racks of 1,400 dresses at the 2009 Gown Town, searching for the perfect look. Nearly 300 students attended the event organized by Junior League of Wichita and B98 FM.

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Junior League Headquarters

6402 East 12th StreetWichita, Kansas 67206-1306

Phone: 316.682.7473Fax: 316.682.3901

E-mail: admin@jlwichita.kscoxmail.comPresident e-mail: stephaniebrock@cox.net

Website: www.jlwichita.org

Stephanie BrockPresident

Jamie SchmaltzPresident Elect

Tamara Baker WoodsDirector of Community Projects

Amy PrachtDirector of Community Relations

Welsly KightDirector of Finance

Kathi BenderDirector of Finance Elect

Katy DorrahDirector of Membership

Darcee DatteriDirector of Training

Karla FazioDirector of Planning

Shari MaleDirector of Fund Development

Sara GarrisonRecording Secretary

Amiee WhiteDirector of Nominating

Mildred EdwardsPast President

Linda NewmanSustaining Advisor

Board of Directors

Lindsey FryChair

Jamie KrehbielChair Elect

Calli PogueAdvertising Coordinator

Send info to:publication@jlwichita.

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JLW News is published eight times a year, September through June by Junior League of Wichita, Inc., 6402 East 12th Street, Wichita, KS

67206-1306. Copyright 2009 by Junior League of Wichita, Inc.

A Message from the President

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t is impossible to open the paper or turn on the television without being bombarded with news regarding the economic downturn that our country is engulfed in. There is no doubt that we are facing economically challenging times

locally as well as globally. If you pay attention to any part of the information given by the various news outlets it is impossible not to worry about what this means for your family, your community and your League.

I know many of you have been personally affected by the tough economic climate in Wichita. Some of you may even be weighing the cost verses the benefit of continuing your membership in the League as you analyze your family’s budget. Please know that your community needs you and your League now more than ever! Wichita has been faced with challenging times before. During these times our community has banded together, focused on the future and risen from the chaos to be a stronger and more vibrant city. And your League is no exception – in fact, during the Great Depression Leagues across the country saw an increase in membership numbers!

As our current League year draws to a close we must be diligent in preparing our League for the future. We must truly understand the needs of our community and be poised to step in where we are needed. Our League’s involvement can be the difference between a much needed community resource ending or being able to continue its mission in our community.

I can assure you that your League’s financial foundation is strong. Many years of League leadership have guaranteed that with their foresight to establish our Community and Training funding pools as well ensuring healthy bank reserves. We all know resources are scarce but we must continue to raise funds for our community, however we must work smarter not harder. It’s time for us to be creative!

Your current board of Directors as well as a team of incoming 2009-2010 Board members have worked at great length to prepare the 2009-2010 budget taking into account the tough economic times. With this budget and the diligent use of funds I am confident that our League will continue to be at the forefront of positive change and impact in our community for many, many years to come.

In service,

Stephanie Brock

3JLWNewsBy Mindy OlsonEyes for Others Committee

unior League of Wichita has worked with Envision this League year to expand the Eyes for

Others program, providing improved technology and a mobile classroom for use in schools.

The Eyes for Others program was recently featured on Fox Kansas news and KWCH news. The story by Alana Rocha explained the genesis of the program and focused on the participants in the program. Rocha attended a reading event held on a Saturday morning and interviewed several of the readers.

One reader stated that the visually impaired children were “just like” him, and should be able to enjoy reading just as much as he does. The second shared that Eyes for Others was exciting because of the connection kids share with other kids their own age.

While the program started with readers from Collegiate, the story ended by revealing the expansion in the near future to additional schools and mentioned the partnership between Envision and Junior League.

The project committee also kept busy with another event this spring. “Eyes for Others for a Day,” which was open to all Junior League members and their families, was April 4. Readers were asked to bring their favorite book or a book from the Eyes for Others Wish List to record and donate to the Eyes for Others library.

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Eyes for Others project receives local publicity

Top: Junior League of Wichita members and the children in their lives made a difference “Eyes for Others for a Day.” The volunteers recorded 142 books in a single day.

Bottom: Envision’s Bonnie Cochran provides an overview of what it’s like to be visually impaired to a group of child volunteers at Junior League of Wichita’s “Eyes for Others for a Day”, on April 4 at Envision.

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By Maggie BarthKids’ Zoobilee Tickets and Marketing

busy summer is coming but don’t let your calendar fill up without planning to attend this year’s Kids’ Zoobilee. The

family fun event of the summer will feature a performance of the wildly popular High School Musical 2 by Music Theatre of Wichita.

The 11th annual Kids’ Zoobilee will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Tickets are $15 when purchased in advance. Back by popular demand, we will again be offering a Fast Pass ticket for the event. For an additional $5, you will receive entrance to the event through the Zoo gift shop allowing quicker admittance. A limited number of fast passes will be sold and one fast pass per ticket is required.

All Junior League members were given four tickets at the March, April or May general meetings or via mail. These tickets are for members to buy, sell, donate or return. All money and/or tickets need to be returned to headquarters by May 30.

In addition to the High School Musical 2 performance, this year’s Kids’ Zoobilee includes an array of exciting new activities. The Paul Mitchell School will be offering updos and face painting, the Wichita State

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The “bubble guy” is always an activity that draws big crowds at Kids’ Zoobilee. The 11th annual event is set for Saturday, June 6 at Sedgwick County Zoo.

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WuShock will be making a special appearance, and even a surprise superhero will delight attendees! Also, be sure you head over to the Zoo’s brand new Slawson Family Tiger Trek to welcome the tigers, red panda, and brow-antlered deer to their new home. Kids’ Zoobilee wouldn’t be the same event without the mainstay activities, including Home Depot Creation Station, inflatables and games. A variety of local restaurants will provide delicious food and Pepsi will offer drinks.

Volunteers from Junior League make it possible for Wichita families to experience an evening of laughter and delight. Please take the time to sign up to work a shift as volunteers are still needed for the event. Contact Susan Keene at susankeene@att.net or log on to the JLW website to sign up to volunteer.

Proceeds from Kids’ Zoobilee benefit the Sedgwick County Zoo and the community projects of Junior League of Wichita.

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Above: A look at the animals is always an exciting and popular part of Kids’ Zoobilee.

Right: Volunteers are important part of the annual event. JLW members are instrumental to making sure all the activities go off without a hitch for families who attend.

6 May 2009

Stephanie Brock, JLW President, accepts a plaque of gratitude for the Building Libraries, Changing Minds new library project from Holy Savior Catholic Academy Principal Delia Barnett. Also shown are Aleris Charleman and Audrey Hane, BLCM committee members.

By Aleris CharlemanBuilding Libraries, Changing Minds Co-Chair

uilding Libraries, Changing Minds Committee’s final event at Holy Savior Catholic

Academy was a very special ceremony to bless and dedicate the new library. As you know, the BLCM grant provided for the creation of a brand new library including new books, furniture and technology.

It was incredible to see the amazing change that had taken place in this once empty room. New books lined the shelves. New computers sat on new desks and as Delia Barnett, Principal at Holy Savior, happily pointed out, all the chairs in the Library matched for the first time. Beautiful artwork which had been donated hung on the colorful walls of the library.

The evening began with pizza and cookies for all who attended. After the blessing by Fr. James Billinger, Pastor of Holy Savior Parish, Principal Barnett thanked all those who had contributed to the new library.

Holy Savior students, their parents and the staff showed their heartfelt appreciation to the League for the new library as well. The students gave Junior League liaison Audrey Hane, a large pile of handmade “Thank You” cards.

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Holy Savior unveils new library

Principal Barnett, with tears in her eyes, thanked JLW President Stephanie Brock while presenting her with a special plaque for the League.

After leaving this gracious and warm event there was no doubt in our minds that the Junior League had significantly changed the lives of the students and families at Holy Savior. a Junior League of Wichita, Inc. community project

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7JLWNewsFamilies, students celebrate library

Left: Students gather with their families at the dedication of the new library at Holy Savior Catholic Academy. The library was the result of Junior League of Wichita’s Building Libraries, Changing Minds project.

Lower left: Smiling faces on students were easy to find at the library unveiling.

Below: Students work on computers in the library.

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Membership ReportResignationPhoebe Bachura — AShanna Bell-Amahad — ASusan Gronsbell — ADeborah Murphy — SPat Oxley – SJeanette Stafford — AKimberly Vines — SReinstatedHolly Cole — ATransfer OutKate Hutchinson — A to Kansas City, MOSusan Starks — A to Kansas City, MOChange in StatusShelly Anderson — to SustainerAnna Baker — to SustainerChristy Bright — to Sustainer

5 May General Meeting Wichita Country Club 6:30 p.m. Social 7 p.m. Meeting

10 Happy Mother’s Day

11 HG Merchants — 6 p.m.

12 Membership Committee — Noon

13 HG Committee — 5:30 p.m.

14 Kids’ Zoobilee — 6:30 p.m.

18 Training — 7 p.m.

19 Fund Development — Noon Finance — 7 p.m.

20 Planning — 7 p.m.

21 Transfer & Social — 7 p.m.

25 Memorial Day — HQ Closed

26 Board of Directors — 6:30 p.m.

6 11th Annual Kids’ Zoobilee 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sedgwick County Zoo

8 HG Merchant — 6 p.m.

9 New Member Orientation 5:30 p.m.

17 HG Meeting —Offsite at Jamie Schmaltz’s 23 Joint Meeting of 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 JLW Board of Directors 6:30 p.m.

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June 2009

In MemoriamThe League shares its condolences with the family of JLW Sustainer

Colleen Gillen, who passed away April 4.Colleen served as President of the League in 1989-90.

Colleen fought a courageous battle with ALS and will be missed by the many whose lives she touched.

Stephanie Brock — to SustainerElizabeth Brosius — to SustainerKarla Fazio — to SustainerKimberly Gattis — to SustainerRandi Kay Graham — to Associate ActiveAudrey Hane — to SustainerLisa Hansen — to SustainerCameron Michaud — to Associate ActiveHolly Nichols — to SustainerKelsey Nichols — to SustainerAshley Ralston — to SustainerDebbie Rhea — to SustainerCortney Romer — to Associate ActiveKathy Sexton — to SustainerKaren Steven — to SustainerKristi Taylor — to Associate ActiveAshley Wiltse — to Sustainer

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congratulations to active Karla Fazio, and her husband, Raffaele, on the birth of their daughter, alegra eloise, on January 29.

congratulations to active Marna Orme, and her husband, darren,on the birth of their daughter, ellery Kate, on February 27.

congratulations to active Michelle Jacobs and her husband, Robert,on the birth of her daughter, Kingston elena, on March 4.

congratulations to active Karen Steven, and her husband, Brandon, on the birth of their son, Brandon Joseph, on March 11.

congratulations to active Holly Yager, and her husband, Joe,on the birth of their daughter, Olive Jeanne, on March 12.

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By Kara BelewJLW Headquarters Chair

A long-awaited and requested improvement to Junior League Headquarters occurred during April.

A hollow metal door with an electric strike mechanism and card reader was installed at the “back door” along with a security system.

Over the years, we have had many League members and our staff express concern for the security of our staff,

Chef Bobby Lane of Chester’s and Jamie Stratton of Jacob’s Liquors hosted a fabulous wine tasting event for JLW Sustainers March 10 at Chester’s Chophouse.

By Lisa SchrieferJLW Sustainer President

everal JLW Sustainers and two brave husbands sampled fine wines and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres during a wine tasting

event March 10 at Chester’s Chophouse.The “back room” overlooking the

lake, fireplace burning, glistened with splendidly set tables for six. Jamie Stratton from Jacob’s Liquors introduced us to four fabulous wines that he had selected for our tasting as well as demonstrating how to taste and drink them.

In turn, Chef Bobby Lane of Chester’s explained the food pairings, served family style. The wines and their food pairings included an interesting and delicious salad of a mélange of greens with dried cranberries drizzled with a light vinaigrette served with a 2007 Los Cardos Rose of Malbec (Argentina); a 2007 Domaine Lafage Cote de Est

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Blanc—Catalanes (France) served with a thin crust pizza with potato and proscuitto; a 2007 Copain “Tous Ensemble” Pinot Noir—Anderson Valley (California) served with chicken with cous cous, and last but not least, a 2007 Buehler Vineyards Zinfandel—Napa Valley (California) served with duck. It

was a great evening and a great bargain for only $30.

At the event at Chester’s, several Sustainers voiced a desire to have a couple’s party in June. Thanks to Lynn Tinker for helping with that. Watch the Junior League e-news and your mailbox for more information.

members and property at Headquarters. After a full review with several bids and ideas, Hollow Metal Door Company was chosen to provide the door and SecurityNow will provide the security system installation and monitoring.

The locks of all the doors (the new door plus the other three) will be changed as a security upgrade as well.

New key cards were handed out and members received an explanation of procedure at the April General Meeting.

Both companies have been great to work with and understand the needs of our fluid use of the building. Your cooperation is appreciated as we work out the kinks in the system and please let Kara know if there are issues so that we can have them taken care of as soon as possible. This system will add to the long term value of our headquarters and provide a safe and security environment for League business, meetings, and rentals.

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11JLWNewsAdditional amendments made to BPP

The following amendments to Junior League of Wichita’s (JLW) Bylaws, Policies and Procedures have been approved and are effective immediately. Please contact Karla Fazio, Director of Planning, with any questions.

Request for Research # 11 – Clarification of Whom May Serve as Placement/Provisional Advisors

(Approved by JLW Board of Directors on February 24, 2009)

i.) DELETE the existing language in JLW Policies Section I (Membership), Section A (Criteria, Privileges, and Rules Pertaining to Membership), Paragraph 3 (Associate Membership) (page 118, 2008-2009 JLW Yearbook) first bullet point under bold type “An Associate member is entitled to the following privileges of membership” and INSERT the following underlined language in its place:

“Service on League committees and projects. Leadership positions specific to chair, co-chair of a committee, provisional advisor or placement advisor can only be held by Actives. Should an Associate member desire one of these positions, she must change her status to Active.”

ii.) INSERT the following underlined language as a new sentence at the end of to JLW Policies, Section VII (Committees), Section 1 (Standing Committees), Section L (Placement), Paragraph 3b (Eligibility) (page 129, 2008-2009 JLW Yearbook):

“Should an Associate member desire one of these positions, she must change her status to Active.”

iii.) INSERT the following underlined language as a new sentence at the end of to JLW Policies, Section VII (Committees), Section 1 (Standing Committees), Section O (Provisional Training), Paragraph 3a (Eligibility) (page 130, 2008-2009 JLW Yearbook):

“Should an Associate member desire one of these positions, she must change her status to Active”

Request for Research # 14 - Amendment regarding notice to Members pursuant to BPP

(Approved by JLW membership at March 3, 2009 General Meeting)

1. Page 116 of the Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 1, 3rd sentence:

INSERT “electronically or in writing” after the word “notified.”

2. Page 116 of the Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 2, 2nd sentence:

INSERT “electronically or in writing” after the word notified.

3. Page 116 of the Bylaws, Article XI, 3rd paragraph, 2nd sentence:

Include both “electronic or written” notice.

Request for Research # 15 - Request to amend slating of delegates to meetings & conferences

(Approved by JLW Board of Directors on March 24, 2009)

Page 140 (Procedures), Section VII (Nominating), Paragraph A (Consideration of Nomination):

-DELETE “and delegations” in the 1st

bullet point, fourth line down;-INSERT “and/or” between “Officers,

Directors” in the second line down; and-DELETE “and/or to be slated as

conference delegates” in the third line down.

Page 140 (Procedures), Section VII (Nominating), Paragraph C (Selection of Delegates to Meetings and Conferences):

-DELETE “slated by the Nominating Committee” in the first paragraph.

-DELETE “slated by the Nominating Committee and shall be” in the second paragraph.

-RELETTER subsequent paragraphs under Section VII (Nominating).

-Then DELETE and INSERT on page 123 of the Policies, keeping the same name, as a new Paragraph D under Section V (Board of Directors).

Page 142 (Procedures), Section VII (Nominating), Paragraph K (Confidentiality of the Nominating Committee):

-DELETE “and delegations” in the 2nd bullet point, third line down.

Page 128 (Policies) Paragraph J (Nominating), Paragraph 1 (Committee Function):

-DELETE “conference delegates” from second line down.

Page 128 (Policies) Paragraph J (Nominating), Paragraph 4 (Committee Authority):

-DELETE sub-paragraph d and RELETTER subsequent sub-paragraphs.

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was possible. In addition, select students were sent gifts from local restaurants, salons, shopping centers and more.

Special thanks to Tracy Cassidy at B98 FM and Shop Committee Members Megan McIntyre, Jenifer Sauer, Lesa Albin, Patty Armstrong, Shannon Angle-Rugg, Dena Harlan, Tara Goering and Sustaining Advisor Kelly Hodge for all their hard work and dedication to this event.

*2008 total was higher because the Shop continued to give out dresses the entire month of April. The 2009 total is one night only.

Photo by Traci Fast/Millyrose Photography

Right: JLW Member Maggie Mathias assists with a fitting. Volunteers often enjoy themselves as much as the students.

Left: B98 FM’s Brett Harris assists a high school student find just the right fit for his prom tuxedo.

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