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NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PAID PERMIT NO. 593 NEW ORLEANS LA Lagniappe Junior League of New Orleans Fall 2011 FLEUR DE LEAGUE: JLNO'S ONLINE BOUTIQUE Second Harvest and JLNO Make Sweet Music: Fall Line Up Inside MEET THE BOARD P.18 BUY, SAVE & SERVE: ONLY $35 GET ON THE BUS & WELCOME OUR 2011-2012 PROVISIONAL CLASS P.14 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: FUN JLNO FALL EVENTS

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NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PAIDPERMIT NO. 593

NEW ORLEANS LA

LagniappeJun ior League of New Or leans

Fall 2011

FLEUR DE LEAGUE:JLNO'S ONLINEBOUTIQUE

Second Harvest andJLNO Make Sweet Music:

Fall Line Up Inside

MEETTHEBOARDP.18

BUY, SAVE & SERVE: ONLY $35

GET ON THE BUS & WELCOME OUR

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EditorCaitlin Brewster

Assistant EditorSarah Roy

Photography EditorJessica Cook

Photography Assistant EditorKellen Pirri

WritersElizabeth BrownAllison Cannizaro

Mona ChawlaMargaret Roux

Jennifer SchwertzDanielle SuttonAllison Waldron

Kelly Walsh

PhotographersGabriela Barnetzer

Jennifer ChamberlainLucinda DeGrangeAlyssa Fletchinger

Elizabeth HillElizabeth Janke

Allison McCammonKatherine MillerCaroline ParrishMegan Watson

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Lagniappe Staff

JLNO Board of DirectorsPresident

Blanche “Dee” McCloskey

President-ElectBrandy Baechle Whisnant

SecretaryShannon McCloskey Able

TreasurerConnie LaNasa Shannon

Assistant TreasurerElizabeth “Beth” Monett LeBlanc

Business and Communications Council DirectorKatherine Kleinpeter Raymond

Community Council DirectorAlistair “Ali” Ward Kramer

Membership Council DirectorAriane Chrestia Brennan

Planning and Development Council DirectorTara Manalla Luparello

Ways and Means Council DirectorLori Elliott Paige

Nominating ChairLorie Guarisco DeMarcay

Sustaining AdvisorWinifred “Wendy” McCarthy Beron

Preferred Partners

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In Every IssueLetter from the President 4

Letter from the Editor 6

Contents

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On the CoverSecond Harvest CEO Natalie Jayroe, Head Chef of Second Harvest Chef TonyBiggs and JLNO President Blanche "Dee" McCloskey gather in the new state ofthe art Community Kitchen at Second Harvest to discuss the importance offresh fruits and the exciting partnership between Second Harvest and JLNO.

Custom Publishing EditorRenee Aragon Dolese

Layout & DesignLisa Finnan

Advertising ExecutivePeggy King Bruce

Fall Features5K Etouffee 10

Fleur de League: Online Marketplace 12

Fall 2011-2012 Provisional Class 14

Buy, Save & Serve: Shopping Card 17

Meet the Board 18

Second Harvest and JLNO: Harvest the Music 30

Inside the LeagueLeague Member in the Community 8

Living Well: 504 Fit Camp 33

Heard Around the League 36

Children’s Cookbook Recipe: Tutti Frutti 43

Calendar of Events 44

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D E A R F R I E N D S ,

What a wonderful grace and privilege it is to welcome you to the Fall issue of Lagniappe. This issue of our magazine introduces the 2011-2012 Board of Directors and their beau-

tiful families. These women have already given so much of themselves to our organizationand our community, and I look forward to their leadership this year. City Park served asthe location for the photographs. Did you know that our very own City Park is home tothe oldest stand of mature live oaks in the world?

Live oaks are a great symbol of strength and the kind of renewal we experience each yearin the Junior League. Before last season’s leaves have fallen, new green growth appears on alive oak, making it appear as an “evergreen” tree. The League is evergreen, too, as we tran-sition from one year to another and grow stronger with the contribution of new leaders andcommunity partners.

This year, 160 young women have chosen to join the Junior League of New Orleans asnew Provisional members and keep us evergreen. That makes over 2,000 women commit-ted to voluntarism and to the importance of developing the skills and resources that willmake us effective volunteers and community leaders.

It is an incredible time of renewal for our city and our region. Consider that a city oncethought to suffer from “Brain Drain” has now been named a “Brain Magnet” for innova-tors, educators and entrepreneurs. With 15 community projects and a collection offundraisers highlighting the best of our city in beautiful kitchens and parks, the Freretneighborhood, as well as local shops and restaurants through our Buy, Save, & Serve card,the Junior League of New Orleans is proud to be part of the good news about New Orleans.

I am grateful to Lagniappe Editor Caitlin Brewster, Photography Editor Jessica Cook,and the entire Lagniappe team for the wonderful publication you are reading. Please enjoythis magazine, share it with a friend and visit our website, www.jlno.org, to learn moreabout JLNO projects and partnerships.

Thank you for the joy of celebrating and serving a city I love.

Gratefully, Blanche “Dee” McCloskey2011-2012 President

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T H E E N D O F T H E S U M M E R is always bittersweet. I love August because ofthe anticipation about the new year — lots of planning, organizing and gearing up bringsexcitement for change and forward movement.

Our Fall issue is dedicated to the new 2011-2012 Board members, who devote their heartsand minds to bettering the League. It’s not easy juggling jobs, children, household needs andmaking an impact on the community, but we have the skill sets to make it all happen…ANDWE WILL! Thank you, Board members, for all that you do!

We begin our issue with our Meet the Board feature. Our writers have interviewed all 12new board members about their great dedication to the League. We also added “fun facts” soyou can get to know the personal side of our board.

Also, in the spirit of organization, we have filled this issue with calendars, so get out yourred pens or should I say smart phones! We have started with an article about our partnershipwith Second Harvest, which features the fall lineup for Harvest the Music and have ended withour newest addition to Lagniappe on the last page of the magazine, the Calendar of Events!

I hope you enjoy our show and tell!

Best wishes on a great start of your year,Caitlin

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W H E N Y O U A S K Christy Kane about her involvementin the community, her excitement is immediately apparent. Christyis the executive director of Louisiana Appleseed, a pro bono-focusednonprofit organization. According to Christy, Louisiana Appleseed’smission is to “increase access to justice, access to education and accessto opportunity.” Rather than providing pro bono services directly tothose in need, Louisiana Appleseed engages volunteer attorneys toperform policy-oriented research and advocacy. Louisiana Appleseedalso forms partnerships with other nonprofit organizations for thepurpose of identifying social injustices, formulating solutions andengaging pro bono counsel to affect change.

Christy has a reason to be excited: Since its inception in 2007,Louisiana Appleseed has been extremely successful in accomplish-ing its goals. Most recently, Louisiana Appleseed was instrumentalin drafting and promoting legislative policy changes that simplifythe process through which low-income fami-lies can obtain clear title to their property.Uncertain titles have been a significant prob-lem for many low-income homeowners afterhurricanes Katrina and Rita because without

League Member in the Community

By Allison McCammon

Photo by: Alyssa FletchingerChristy Kane

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Christy Kane serves as theexecutive director of the nonprofit organization,Louisiana Appleseed.

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proper title, homeowners cannot qualify for disaster reliefmoney. The Louisiana Small Succession Act will enable thosefamilies to preserve homeownership and build wealth.

Christy first joined JLNO in 2004 while working as an attor-ney at Adams & Reese. Although she was involved in the firm’spro bono program, Christy recalls that she was looking for vol-unteer opportunities outside of her professional capacity. Christyis the current chair of Power Ties, which she says has been herfavorite JLNO placement. Christy has worked with Power Tiesfor the past three years and notes that “the one-on-one outreachreally brings the League to life for me…the evidence of our workis apparent even within the six-week time period of the program.”

Christy’s work at Louisiana Appleseed and her commitmentto JLNO recently intersected. While working with New OrleansOutreach on Power Ties, it came to Christy’s attention that thereare inconsistencies in the screening process that is required forvolunteers in New Orleans’ public schools. As a result, one ofLouisiana Appleseed’s volunteers is now researching the variousrequirements and how this process might be streamlined inorder to encourage voluntarism in the public schools.

Christy is not the only JLNO member involved in LouisianaAppleseed. Jessie Haynes, a JLNO member since 2006, wasrecently named the program director of Louisiana Appleseed.In addition, Caroline Fayard serves on the Board of Directorsof Louisiana Appleseed and many other JLNO members haveserved as Louisiana Appleseed volunteers. Christy Kane and Allison McCammon peruse Louisiana Appleseed's website.

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M A Y 7 , 2 0 1 1 , was a beautifulday for JNLO’s inaugural 5K Etouffee and ½Mile Run/Walk, which was held at AudubonPark. Approximately 500 runners and walk-ers of all ages and abilities participated in theevents. Anders Tiltnes of Norway, the malewinner of the 5K, dominated the field with atime of 16:21, and Katie Hamel led the packof female runners at 20:13. Eight year oldDrew Thompson and nine year old AriaGolbitz were winners of the ½ mile, withtimes of 3:21 and 3:31, respectively. Truly afamily event, even babies took part in a raceof their own. Cate Gorman, daughter ofLeague Member Mimi Gorman, won thebaby crawl, a race across a blanket. Winnersreceived prizes from Varsity Sports, UptownPediatric Dentistry, Styling Stitches, andLululemon. The race was expertly coordinat-ed by Chuck George of New OrleansRunning Systems, Inc.

Runners cooled down after the race withAquiana Water and Abita Beer, and refu-eled with Jazzmen Rice, Cabot Cheese, andElmer’s Chee Wees. CC’s Coffee, SecondHelping Catering, and Pepsi also providedrefreshments at the event. Post-race enter-tainment was provided by the New OrleansHornets’ Honeybees, A”maze”ing Mazes,and Radio Disney.

Co-chairs Kristen Laragy and Lizzie Webbcoordinated the event, which “went off with-out a hitch! “ according to Kristen. 5K partic-ipant Allan Closson, a veteran runner, wasthoroughly impressed with the League’s race.“I thought it was a great race, well organized,and Junior League did a super job with it,” hesaid. Sophia Lauricella enjoyed the race

because of the opportunity to support theJunior League’s programs while having a greattime. “I love 5K Etouffee because it is morethan a race, it is an event that brings the wholecommunity together,” she said.

It’s not too early to start training for nextyear’s race, which will be held on SundayMay 6, 2012, at Audubon Park.

5K Etouffee JLNO’s brand new race goes off “without a hitch”

Overall Men's Division winner Anders Tiltnes and Overall Women's Division Winner Katie Hamelpose for a picture during the awards ceremony at the 1st Annual 5K Etouffee Race May 7, 2011.

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Drew Thompson, Boys Overall 5K Race Winnerand Aria Golbitz, Girls Overall 5K Race Winner.

Runners Katie Oliver and Julianna Winddressed as crawfish for the 1st Annual 5KEtouffee Road Race held May 7, 2011.

5K Etouffee Co-Chairs Kristen Laragy and Lizzie Webb.

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Food Sponsor Jazzmen Riceserved delicious Jambalaya atthe 1st Annual 5K Etouffee inAudubon Park May 7, 2011.

Racers Lizzy Fisher, Joelle Satterlee and DanielleSpino relax after running the 5K Etouffee.

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J U S T A C L I C K A W A Y …We all know that our Thrift Shop and the Buy, Save & Serve

Shopping Card are two of the main ways we generate revenue tosupport our many community projects, and we do these twoendeavors very well! At a recent Board Retreat an idea emerged totake the Thrift Shop, the Shopping Card and the incredible, creativeskills of our members to cyberspace, and so, the Fleur de League:Online Marketplace idea was born! While many of the practicaldetails and specifics are currently in development by the dedicatedcommittee members, here’s a sneak peek at what we do know.

The Fleur de League: Online Marketplace website will becreated by a local Covington, La., company, the MagnoliaDevelopment Group with plans to introduce the site to mem-bers at the first General Meeting of the 2011-2012 year.

Samantha Daniels, Co-Chair of the Online MarketplaceCommittee, describes what we can expect on the site: “Onlineboutiques from local retailers and entrepreneurs who may nothave their own websites, but provide services or offer a tradeto the community.”

For example, a League member who makes holiday decora-tions may want to advertise her designs on a portion of the larg-er Fleur de League site, or “sitelet,” where shoppers can purchasedirectly from her. The “sitelet” option will capture unique prod-ucts and customers from anywhere, as it is open to the public —to buy or sell. Additionally members will be able to post items forsale or items they’re seeking through a classifieds section of thesite. It’s basically Etsy meets Craigslist meets the Junior League!

The committee envisions that the site will be a fun place for mem-

By Mona Chawla

Fleur de League:Online MarketplaceEtsy meets Craigslist meets the Junior League!

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bers to visit and check in weekly to see what’s new. Visitors can seewhat members are selling, what members are needing — basically anonline venue for JLNO meeting boutiques, talent, services and needsto come together to continue serving our League community andgenerating funds to serve the New Orleans community.

Members will pay a fee to post a classified ad or to have a “site-let,” so as more members choose to post an ad or offer their serv-

ices the more funds this can generate for our community projects.While members will donate to the Thrift Shop, the Fleur deLeague: Online Marketplace will provide a place for members tosell other things, such as sports tickets, furniture and much more,within the secure environment of League members.

We’re sure to hear more as this committee takes the Leagueinto cyberspace!

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T H E L E A G U E W E L C O M E D the 2011-2012Provisional class at a party May 19, 2011. The class got the chanceto meet their advisors, their fellow Provisionals, and members ofthe board. This year, the Provisional Welcome Party had a newtwist with a special location. Provisionals and advisors were wel-comed by community partner Edible School Yard at the Samuel J.Green Charter School.

The Samuel J. Green Charter School is a K-8th charter schoolin the Freret neighborhood where the League provides financialassistance and volunteer hours. League emphasis at the GreenCharter School is on its Edible School Yard.

Provisional co-chair, Holly Gordon, notes that LeaguePresident Dee McCloskey came up with the idea of having theparty at the Edible School Yard so that the Provisionals’ first expe-rience with the League would be at one of the various Leagueprojects. “It was great. The Edible School Yard was amazing. Iwish I had one in my backyard,” says Courtney Fuller who is aProvisional this year with her sister, Meredith Fuller.

Holly and her co-chair, Amy Harang, also re-introduced thebus tour for the Provisionals.

“It had been about seven years since there had been a bustour,” says Holly. “We felt it would be a great orientation into

Junior League of New OrleansProvisionals of 2011-12By Kelly Walsh

Front Row: from left - Jen Hale, Jill Hecker, Hilary Jordan, Emily Strong, Kelly Kittok, Dee Murphy, Giselle Caamaro, Katie Cabellero, Jeanie Foster.Middle Row: from left - Sarah Anne Graves, Kirby Messinger, Susan Kliebert, Jennifer Mackey, Amelie Chaupin, Christy Commisky, Kristy Chavert,Elaine Kimbrell, Jamie Toso.Back Row: from left - Jackie McCreary, Rachel Stickney, Stacey Stiel, Colby Dye, Amy Winck, Kathryn Brennan, Caroline Seale.

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Front Row: from left - Michelle Hucks, Emily Hunyadi, Meredith Fuller, DrewDenton, Renae Decker, Jenny Cooper Thomas, Maggie Greenbaum, EmilyWilson, Jennifer Macias.Middle Row: from left - Megan Olear Stumpf, Emily Frischhertz Amanda Frentz,Tomoro Wilson, Ellen Buckley, Mary Lorenz.Back Row: from left - Amelia Council, Stephanie Vega, Julia Hormes, MeredithEmory, Ashby Geary, Ashley Elliot, Taylor Oertling, Joanna McCay.

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Junior League.” On the bus tour, the Provisionals got to tour the Thrift Shop

as well as meet the current Thrift Shop chair, Maria Huete, andother Council members. The Council members shared with theProvisionals how the various Councils serve the League.

The bus tour also gave the Provisionals a chance to tourSecond Harvest and learn about the League’s involvement in thebackpack program. The tour was capped off with a trivia gameso the Provisionals could test their knowledge of the League andwin prizes like Junior League caps and cups.

This year’s Provisional class consists of 160 women. As always,the Provisionals have a number of requirements they have to ful-fill which include eight shifts at the Thrift Shop and one shift ata Thrift Shop event. They will also complete one shift atHeadquarters, one Fundraising shift and two Community shifts.The Provisionals will also plan, participate in and staff aProvisional project with members of their Provisional class.

Provisional members are looking forward to getting involvedin the League.

“I joined JL to become more active in my community and totake advantage of the volunteer and personal developmentopportunities the organization presents,” Courtney says.

Meredith agrees, adding, “I am looking forward to meetingsome wonderful new people at the same time.”

This year’s Provisional class is already off to a great start learn-ing about the many opportunities League members have toenrich the lives of those in our community and further the pur-pose of the Junior League.

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Front Row: from left - Amanda Landry, Katy Bowman, Dawn Palerno,Allison Pucneky, Carey Pi, Lauren Holland, Allison Suhren.Middle Row: from left - Laurie Peirce, Caroline Rittner, Andrea Recher,Lacey Seymour, Amy Landry, Rhonda Stephens, Leslie Talent.Back Row: from left - Brie Howard, Mary Ashley Johnson, Tracy Joseph,Elizabeth Williams, Margot Want, Carrie Quick, Kelly Spears.

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Front Row: from left – Amy Krozely, Kyle Kehoe, Alison Darnell, SarahChrestman, Colleen Arceneaux, Danielle Durso, Anne-Marie Crifasi, Julie Babin.Middle Row: from left - Jessica Krinke, Jennifer Knapp, Chana Doreaux,Stephanie Dehoog, Robin Burck, Katie Kelly.Back Row: from left- Keidi Dugan, Kate Daigle, Mary Anne Purcell, AmandaCaldwell, Sarah Bookter, Coleena Wolfe, Kellie Camelford.

Front Row: from left - Kate Bryce, Windi Brown, Sara Norton,Rosa Asciolla, Katherine Hogg, Kathryn Aikman, RebeccaBrown, Lauren Abide, Caroline Avegno, Vivian Palmisano.Middle Row: from left - Melissa Broussard, Jennifer Grigsby,Natatlie Stubbs, Kelsey Merrick, Kim Nguyen, MarcellMouledoux, Jessica Bachmann, Enjoli Nelson, Emily Roberts,Sandy Scneider.Back Row : from left - Amanda Hill, Anna LeCorgne, TiffanyHess, Meredith Maxwell, Jennifer Bernard-Allen, ColleenJarrott, Mysheka Battiste

Front Row: from left – Nicole Laan, Michelle Kulhanek, Nina L’Hoste, RobynnBeck, Michelle Yenni, Hilary Harrison, Mary Taylor, Sarah Tysoe, JuliaWidmann, Pearce Webb.Middle Row: from left- Courtney Sutton, Kim Alen, Alyce Auyo, Jennifer Meb,Katy Hager, Meg Kramer, Anna Justice, Gina Jackson.Back Row: from left - Courtney Fuller, Eugenie Helmka, Liz Ford, Erin Fontenot,Meghann Andrew, Lauren Fornoff, Kerry Flanagan, Elizabeth Feigley.

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This year is sure to be just as grand with the newBuy, Save & Serve event being held Nov. 4-13, 2011.

The event committee has been diligently workingsince the spring to expand the event and has sent over1,000 letters to local and regional vendors requestingtheir participation in our fundraising event.

The Buy, Save & Serve card is sold for $35. Your$35 teaches teenagers the skills necessary to be a safeand responsible babysitter through the Safe SitterProgram. Your $35 helps youngsters and families learnthe importance of nutrition and local sustainabilitythrough the Edible School Yard at Samuel J. GreenCharter School. Your $35 provides supplies for ourRebuilding Together, and so many more communityprojects benefiting the Greater New Orleans commu-nity, so spread the word to your friends, families, co-workers and let’s shop until we serve!

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Blanche “Dee” McCloskey always believedthat she would join the Junior League. Sheremembers her mother’s joyful volunteerinvolvement and example as a charter mem-ber, President, and recent Sustainer of theYear of the Junior League of GreaterCovington. College and an early profes-sional career steered Dee to the University ofVirginia and Washington, DC. When shereturned to New Orleans, she joined JLNOin 2004. Dee’s placements in the Leaguehave included Power Ties, LafayetteAcademy Support, and Thrift Shop. Herservice as Planning and DevelopmentCouncil Director was her first exposure toJLNO Board service and she was honored tobe asked to serve as the 2011-2012 Presidentof the Junior League of New Orleans.

How do you see your role asPresident of the Junior League?People often ask me about this role, and Idon’t think they realize what fun it is. It istruly an incredible honor and privilege towork with so many talented and generouswomen and to be in a position to facilitateopportunities and remove barriers for themas they take on new challenges in servingour city and growing as volunteers. I thinkthat the President and board members are ina unique position to see the broad view, tounderstand how what happens in one proj-ect or council affects other League activities,and to connect JLNO resources with com-munity need in a meaningful way. I hopethat as President this year, I will be able tohelp identify ways we can tell our story andshare more of the “good news” of the JuniorLeague in our community.

How do you encourage members of the Junior League?

I believe deeply in our mission. Each place-ment gives a member the chance to developher potential as a community volunteer, buildnew skills, and meet new people----it is up toher to take the chance to try something newand to seize the opportunity! This year, I hopethat members will embrace those opportuni-ties for learning and embrace the League astheir own. If we don’t support our fundraisers,speak proudly about our community pro-grams, put only the best items on the ThriftShop floor, and invite interested women tojoin the League, who will? Each of us ownsthe League. Each project and council in theLeague makes the others possible. We are ableto fund wonderful community projectsbecause someone is sorting clothes at theThrift Shop, buying a Shopping Card, orworking a Kitchen Tour shift.

What do you look forward to mostthis year? I hope that this year, JLNO members willembrace our mission, be reminded of what awonderful organization they have, and discov-er many reasons to be proud of their member-ship. There are so many exciting thingsplanned! Several new endeavors such asJudgment Call, College Bound, and the “EggSalad ladies” of our Member Outreach com-mittee add variety to our placements andmany longtime placements have new elementsthis year. Training & Education will give us anew format that welcomes Provisionals,Actives, and Sustainers to participate, Esprit is

giving us year-round opportunities for cele-brating League membership, and our ThriftShop has already broken new ground with our“Mighty Men” pick-up days for large furnituredonations. And there is so much more!

What skills have you learned fromthe Junior League?Aside from building great practical skills likelearning how to use a post hole digger onthe Kaboom playground build and choos-ing the ingredients in green eggs & ham forbreakfast at Lafayette Academy, I have ben-efited from incredible leadership training.When I consider my capacity to recognize,celebrate, and engage the different strengthsLeague women bring to the table and thedifferent resources needed for a successfulproject, I know that I am a better leadertoday than I was when I first joined theLeague. One of the most wonderful thingsabout our organization is the opportunity towork really hard together, see some thingswork really well and a few fall short of ourexpectations, and experience this in an envi-ronment where we look back on both, cele-brate our successes, laugh at ourselves, andlearn how to do things a bit better the nexttime around. Incredible things happenwhen our members are invited to share theirstrengths to build a better League and a bet-ter community, and I am incredibly gratefulfor my Junior League training. Oh, and ourMarketing Committee is teaching me to“tweet” this year, too!

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As former Chair of Strategic Planning,Brandy Whisnant knows a thing or twoabout proper planning and developmentwithin an organization. It also helps that shehas such a great support team of her high-school sweetheart, Tom, their three beauti-ful daughters: Mary Parker, 8, Addison, 3,and Ella Grace, 1, a Beta fish with a strongwill to live, and a thriving business. But onetheme remains constant: Brandy knowshow to get things done.

Born in Lafayette, Brandy grew up inBaton Rouge and graduated from LouisianaState University. She was an active memberof Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and servedas president. One of her favorite college jobswas conference and event planning for thefaculty, which led her into fundraising for 10years. But nine years ago, Brandy and Tom,now her husband, opened their own store,Wellington & Company Fine Jewelry onRoyal Street, and she could not be happier.

What is your history with theLeague?I have been a very active member of JLNOfor 13 years, which has been a trainingground not only for me but for my family aswell. My 8-year-old daughter Mary Parker,who has always been inquisitive, has oftenasked me about my volunteer work. These

questions have often led to meaningful andage appropriate discussions about theLeague's community projects and events.

For instance, a couple of years ago whenI was on Project Development, I broughthome a backpack filled with food, fromwhat has now become our LagniappeBackpack program with Second HarvestFood Bank, to use as a prop for a presenta-tion that I was about to do for the League.Mary Parker, who was about 6 then, want-ed to know what the backpack was for.When I explained that the food that was inthe bag was the food that volunteers puttogether for children in our city who werehungry and didn't have enough food to eaton nights and weekends when they could-n't eat at school, I could see that she waslistening but that she really didn't get it. SoI unpacked the contents of the backpackon our kitchen counter and asked her toimagine how she would feel if the foodthat I had just unpacked was the only foodthat she and her sister were going to be ableto have for an entire weekend. Not onlydid the visual get the point across, but itsparked the first of what has become aseries of very meaningful and age-appro-

priate lessons about what I do as a memberof the League and why it is important togive back to our community.

What is your favorite Leagueevent?My favorite fundraiser is Kitchen Tour. Myfavorite event is the Kitchen Tour Patron Party.

What are your goals for the year?To learn and absorb all that I can to prepareme for next year. I have huge shoes to fill!

What are you most excitedabout for the League this year?That we have more than 160 new memberswho are eager to learn more about theLeague and help us make our city a betterplace through the work that we do with ourcommunity projects.

What would you like to expandupon/improve within the League?I would like to make sure that everyone, ourmembers and the community at-large, has abetter understanding of the things that theLeague is doing, and has done, to bringabout positive change in our community.•

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For Shannon Able, the Junior League ofNew Orleans is a family affair. Her motherand grandmother along with a number ofaunts and cousins are all members of theLeague. So when her cousins asked her tojoin, it was a no-brainer.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Shannonleft to attend the University of Georgia whereshe graduated with degrees in business/mar-keting and public relations. She ended up inAtlanta, working for a major advertising andmarketing firm. It was in Atlanta where shemet her husband, Patrick. It was important toShannon that she join the New Orleans chap-ter, so she transferred from the Atlanta chap-ter into the New Orleans chapter to maintainher active enrollment in the Junior League

What pulled you and your husbandback to New Orleans and to re-open The Party Basket?After nearly monthly visits to New Orleansfrom Atlanta while planning my wedding,we moved back to New Orleans and I went

to work for a small events firm. A short timelater I decided to open my own company,Pizazz Planning. This led me to my nextendeavor: purchasing The Party Basket. Aftera summer of being closed to renovate andpurchase new inventory, The Party Basketreopened in September 2009.

What is your favorite thing aboutowning your own business? Having so much fun! Parties are a way of lifein this town. We can pull it together in a fewhours or plan for months and each event isspecial and unique. Owning the shop, Ireally get to know people, their lives, theirfamilies and their special celebrations –weddings, baptisms, births, birthdays,debut parties, etc. I feel very lucky.

What was your favorite Placementwhile in the League? Because of my love of getting to know

people my favorite League placement wasthe Thrift Shop. I have childhood memo-ries of accompanying my mother to theThrift Shop where one of my mother’sLeague Placements was decorating thewindows. I grew up going to the ThriftShop. Now, it is the positive impact thatthe Thrift Shop has on the communityand the sense of family that the shopoffers that draws me to the Thrift Shopand the League.

What excites you about serving as Secretary to the Board andStandards Chairs? Organizations have to have rules so we canaccomplish what we do for the community.Holding people accountable enables us to dowhat we promise our community partners.However, we realize we are a volunteer organ-ization and life happens and we need to beunderstanding and supportive.•

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Connie Shannon is a true New Orleanswoman. She was born and raised in NewOrleans and attended the Academy of theSacred Heart and Tulane University, whereshe majored in accounting and received herBachelors of Science in management. Infact, she has only spent one summer awayfrom New Orleans as a White House intern.She was later introduced to Jay Shannon, amanagement consultant for Booz &Company, by Jeanne Ogden (a JLNO mem-ber) and they were married several yearslater. They now have four children: Collin,11, Colby, 9, Colette, 5, and Chloé, 2.

Connie first joined JLNO in 1999 andhas subsequently served as treasurer for sev-eral councils as well as held placements forHoliday Marketplace, Placement andProvisional Advisor and Safe Sitter, inwhich her own son was a participant thissummer. However, Connie’s favorite place-ments have included working with childrenbecause, “those activities brought hugesmiles to the childrens’ faces and mine.”Connie often even includes her own chil-dren in her JLNO activities by bringingthem along for any activity from ThriftShop drop-offs to board meeting lunches.

What is your favorite Provisionalmemory?In the summer of 1999, I served 14 consec-utive Saturdays at Headquarters doingaccounting for Cookbook. Three otherProvisionals worked shifts then and weformed a great bond. Two of us becameJLNO board members.

What are your goals as Treasurerfor this year?My main goal is to be conservative with ourfinances in order to make the largest impacton our community in the form of dollars andvolunteer hours. I would also like to re-definethe role and reduce the number of Counciltreasurers, add a credit card machine to theThrift Shop to help increase sales revenuefrom our largest fundraiser, provide financialguidance to our newest fundraiser, Fleur deLeague online marketplace, institute a pay-ment plan for membership dues, and toreview our financial, investment and endow-ment policies, and update them, if needed.

What does JLNO mean to you?JLNO is a way to reward myself by meetingother busy women who dedicate themselvesto making a difference in our communitythrough voluntarism. I am a “numbers” per-son and am so honored to serve as Treasurerof this incredible, 87-year-old nonprofit.

How has JLNO changed you?It has been a fabulous training opportunity

to build my leadership, financial, organiza-tional and team-building skills. Each yearhas been more rewarding, and each experi-ence makes me a better person.

What has JLNO taught you?I have learned so much from JLNO withtime management, listening skills, Robert’sRules and team building. For my place-ment this year, the JLNO has broadenedmy financial and accounting skills. Until Istarted drafting our 2011-12 budget inJanuary 2011, I did not truly understandthe magnitude of our organization and thedepth of our touch on the community. Ihave also gained a better understanding ofpersonnel issues as a member of PersonnelCommittee and hiring our AccountingManager this summer.

If you had a whole day to spendjust on yourself in New Orleans,what would you do?I would go to the spa in the morning, fol-lowed by shopping and tea at the WindsorCourt.•

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QUICK FIRE:Magazine or Bourbon Street: Bourbon Street.King cake or Hubig’s Pie: Hubig’s Pie.Saints or Hornets: It doesn’t matter. I always rootfor the home team. Book, Nook or Kindle: Book.Snow or sand: Sand.

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At the recommendation of a colleague,Elizabeth “Beth” LeBlanc joined JLNO sevenyears ago as a way to meet new people andgenerate new business connections. Althoughshe was born in New Orleans and attendedundergraduate school at Tulane University’sA.B. Freeman School of Business and gradu-ate school at the University of New Orleans,Beth had spent her formative years in the“Jambalaya Capital of the Word,” Gonzales,La. The Metairie couple has two children,Mary Margaret, 7, and Trey, 4.

What is your favorite thing aboutthe League?I find that the League is an outlet for mesocially and professionally. I enjoy spendingtime with such a wide array of intelligentand talented women.

Over the years what have youlearned from the League?Joining the League has provided me withmuch more than the friendships and con-nections I originally set out to create. Ithas provided me with an opportunity toembrace my new hometown and developleadership potential, as well as be a part ofan outstanding organization that has

tremendous impact on both women andthe New Orleans community. The JuniorLeague is the training ground for thewomen of our community. Our memberscan be found on not-for-profit boardsacross the city. I know that by the end ofmy tenure on the board, I will be able toconfidently and effectively volunteer andparticipate in any organization.

How has your career helped yourvolunteer efforts?My career as a commercial lender atWhitney Bank for the past 15 years hasgiven me great insight into the financialworld, and I have my expertise by servingon the Financial Council for the past sever-al years. Staying on the same council is not

something that I would necessarily recom-mend — it just kind of happened that way.It would figure that this year, when I hadmade up my mind to broaden my horizonsand switch councils, the lovely ladies arrivedon my doorstep!

You are celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary.Congratulations! How has yourhusband supported the League?I give my husband all the credit. Without hisconstant help and support, I would not beable to juggle all of the balls that I do. WhenI thought I might not be able to accept thisposition — that it might be too much of acommitment — he was the one that assuredme that we could make it work.•

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With a Ph.D. in civil engineering, work-ing efficiently comes naturally to KatherineRaymond. She plans to apply her efficiencyto the businesses of JLNO in helping thechairs on her council run and market thebusinesses of the League to their full poten-tial as the Business and CommunicationsCouncil Director.

Born and raised in New Orleans,Katherine is married to Beau Raymondand has three children, Sydney, Charlotteand Kate. She attended both the Schoolof Engineering and graduate school atTulane, where she was a member of ChiOmega sorority, with which she stillremains very active.

Prior to her current board position,Katherine was a writer, Assistant Editorand Editor for Lagniappe, and Editor forthe League.

What role has most prepared youfor leadership in the League? Lagniappe was wonderful preparation forleadership in the League because of thebroad view it offered of our communityprojects and partnerships, fundraisers andmembership. Through serving on the

Business and Communications Council forthree years, I’ve learned so much about theoperations of our businesses and our rela-tions with the community.

What are some things you are look-ing forward to working on this year?I want to take the excellent work that hasbeen done in the past and grow from it. Abig push in communications this year willbe in social media and marketing. A newJLNO website is preparing to launch andalong with that will be an increase in blog-ging, Facebook and Twitter updates to fol-lowers from within the League as well asoutside. I look forward this year to the opportunityto learn from and grow with the amazingwomen I am working with on the board

and on my council. The talent is inspiring,and I know we will all work so hard to movethe League forward.

What has been your most reward-ing Junior League experience?Working behind the register at the ThriftShop. I know that’s not a normal answer butlet me explain. Neighbors, who are regularsthere, know the staff and feel a connectionto the place and experience. It’s a sense ofcommunity. I had the honor of meeting awoman who has gone from getting herprom dress there to purchasing supplies forthe classroom in which she now teaches.The Thrift Shop is meaningful to her, andthat makes it meaningful for so much morethan the considerable funds it raises to fuelcommunity projects.•

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QUICK FIRE:Hansens or Plum Street: Plum Street! Our familywalks there all the time.PJ's, CC's or Rue: PJ’s. I love all NOLA coffeeshops, but PJ’s has a special place in my heartbecause I started going there in high school.Favorite in-town activity: Audubon Zoo andAquarium.Favorite out-of-town getaway: Sandestin.Fun fact: I’ve toured Egypt’s pyramids – oncrutches!

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QUICK FIRE:Magazine or Bourbon Street: MagazineKing cake or Hubig’s Pie: Both!Saints or Hornets: SaintsBook, Nook or Kindle: BookSnow or sand: Snow.

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Ever heard the old phrase, “like motherlike daughter?” For the Ward Kramer ladiesthe saying holds true. Alistair “Ali” WardKramer joined the League eight years agoin the footsteps of her mother, JLNO sus-taining member Rita Ward, and Ali’s 8-year-old daughter is already looking for-ward to joining the ranks.

“I was always impressed with the level ofcamaraderie my mother shared with her fel-low League members,” says Ali. “I was alsoimpressed with her dedication to volunteer-ing in her community.”

But it’s her own commitment to thecommunity that keeps her dedicated to theLeague and all of its projects and endeavors,and makes Ali the perfect person to serve as2011-2012 Community Council Director.

This past August, Ali and her husband,Andrew, celebrated their 15th weddinganniversary. The couple and their two chil-dren, Nathaniel, 10, and Katherine, 8, liveUptown. Ali is Of Counsel with the law

firm of Gieger, Laborde, & Laparouse.

What do you most enjoy aboutthe League? I most enjoy my time serving in the com-munity. I always leave a community projectfeeling re-energized and excited about thefuture of New Orleans. JLNO is essential tothe city. We commit more than $100,000 ayear to the community and provide literallythousands of volunteer hours a year. Thereis no other organization quite like us.

What was your favorite placement? Volunteering at Lafayette Academy, and Icredit that experience as my first real taste ofthe major impact JLNO can make.

What positions did you hold beforeaccepting your new leading role asCommunity Council Director?I served the League as Chair of Lafayette

Academy, Chair of Freret NeighborhoodOutreach (then Freret NeighborhoodCenter), and Chair of the CommunityAssistance Fund. I was also the InsuranceAdministrator.

In addition to sharing your time withJLNO, where else can we find you?I have served as room mother for both ofmy children’s classes at Newman. I am alsothe Secretary and Book Award Chair for theDartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast, and Iconduct alumni interviews for Dartmouth.

Where did you live before settlingin New Orleans as a student atTulane Law School in 1993? I have lived all over the country. I am anative of Birmingham, Michigan; gradu-ated from high school in Tewksbury, NewJersey; and attended Dartmouth Collegein Hanover, New Hampshire.•

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A local New Orleanian, Ariane Brennanhas been a member of the Junior League forseven years. She met her husband, Jeffrey, atone of his fraternity parties, and they havebeen married for 14 years. Together they havetwo daughters Riley, 8, and Caitlin, 3. Arianeattended Vanderbilt University and the ABFreeman School of Business at TulaneUniversity. In her new position asMembership Council Director, she wants tofocus on retaining Active members and makeeveryone’s League experience a positive one.

Why were you interested inMembership? When I was a Provisional, I thought thecoolest jobs were the Provisional Chairs.They seemed to know everything about theLeague. I wanted to be them — the folkswho helped other League members navigatethe obligations smoothly so they can enjoythe activities.

What are your plans to keep mem-bership strong? To keep being a member fun and focus onretention. Once a member goes Active, wejust assume they are hooked for life. Weneed to focus on maintaining our Activemembers and converting all the fabulousand energetic Provisionals. We need toadjust to the needs of our members andmake their experience a positive one. I am

convinced if we listen to our members andadjust to their needs — more communica-tion tools, embracing social media, offeringa fair balance of volunteerism with socialactivities — the League will keep its strongmember loyalty. The Membership Councilis more than keeping obligations in place —we are the voice of the membership.

How have your past placementshelped you prepare for your Boardplacement? I have lived on Membership Council mywhole League life, bouncing from one com-mittee to the other. Having sat in the seatsof the Chairs will help me be a better guideto them.

What are you looking forward to inthe League this year? So many things. On Membership we haveso many new things going on. Our ener-gized Espirit events, the launch of the sup-portive Egg Salad committee, a new venuefor the September and March meetings, anew month-long Training curriculum for

the members, new Sustainer events. It’sgoing to be very satisfying to help facilitatethese new activities.

At the Board level, I am loving workingwith a fabulous group of 11 other women.They are extremely intelligent and can helpme expand my own League experienceslearning about other councils. So I guessyou can say I look forward to getting out-side my own "Membership box," and, ofcourse, having fun along the way.

What other organizations are you in? I am active at my kids’ school, SacredHeart; the Newman Alumni Association;and I am on the Board of the LouisianaTechnology Council.

Do you have any advice for thisyear’s Provisionals? Ask questions and go to as many events aspossible. The more they see and do forthemselves, the quicker they will "get" theLeague and how they can be an active partin making it successful. Oh, and go to theFat Harry's Social — free beer!•

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QUICK FIRE:Galatoire’s or Antoine’s: No question, Galatoire’s.Favorite League cookbook: That would require meto cook! Crescent City Moons, Dishes & Spoons if Ihad to pick.Regular Zapp’s or Cajun Crawtators: Regular.Kindle or real book: Real book.Central Grocery Muffaletta or Serio’s DeliMuffaletta: Serio's.Fun Fact: I must be the only adult on the planetthat has never been to Disney World.

MembershipCouncilDirector Ariane Chrestia Brennan

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QUICK FIRE:Bread pudding or Bananas Foster: Bananas Foster.Covington Strawberry Ale or Abita StrawberryAle: Grey Goose martini.Stock Swap or Holiday Boutique: Stock Swap.Favorite Mardi Gras parade: Muses.Fun Fact: I am a past fantasy baseball championwho was invited to throw out the first pitch at anAtlanta Braves game.

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As a 10-year member of Junior League,Tara Luparello has a lot of knowledge aboutthe League. She began working as a profes-sional fundraiser two days after college gradu-ation. Tara spent a large portion of her careerat Tulane University, most recently in theCorporate and Foundation Relations office.After a six-year “retirement” spent working onfreelance marketing and writing projects, sherecently returned to work part-time atTulane’s Center for Public Service, where sheis responsible for overseeing the day to dayoperations of the International Associationfor Research on Service Learning andCommunity Engagement. She has been apart of several grant applications for theLeague, particularly for the Get on Board pro-gram. Tara and her husband, Don, have beenmarried for 15 years and they have two chil-dren, Mia, 6, and Mireille, 4.

What was your favorite JuniorLeague placement and why? I have two: Get on Board — such a worth-while program that so needed to return to thecommunity; and Project Development — Iloved looking for new partners for the League.

How do you feel about theLeague’s work in the community? JLNO is such a crucial part of this communi-ty. What we can do as 2000-plus womenstrong is immeasurable (not exactly...theProject Evaluation Committee, which is part

of Planning and Development, does just that)!

What is your proudest Leagueaccomplishment? I am proud to have been a part of theestablishment of the Get on Board pro-gram, and a chair for its first two years.Having worked with the Center forNonprofit Resources and the BoardsWorkprogram (which Get on Board is modeledafter...the organization and the programwere discontinued a year or two beforeKatrina), I was excited to use my knowl-edge and background to resurrect the pro-gram. I loved having the opportunity tosee firsthand all of these new faces whowant to make a difference in the city. Itreally drove home for me how NewOrleans has changed in a good way. Get onBoard is primarily made up of people whowant to learn how to use their skills tomake a difference in the community andnominate themselves for the program.

What other organizations are you in? Start the Adventure in Reading board mem-ber, past board member and board presidentof Travelers Aid Society, volunteer at mygirls’ school, Louise S. McGehee and theKrewe of Muses.

Why were you interested inPlanning and Development? I have worked in development in one capac-ity or another since 1992 and have experi-ence in Strategic Planning and Evaluation aswell so it fit my skill set.

What do you like to do in yourspare time? I'm an avid reader (about a book a week,although with JLNO board responsibilitieslately it has been fewer), and I have a pas-sion for cooking. Having grown up in anItalian family and then marrying into one, Ilove being in the kitchen and we have manyfamily recipes to work with.•

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With a strong family tradition of JuniorLeague involvement and the rudiments ofan impressive volunteer resume, Lori Paigebrings a harmonious balance of confidentpreparedness and refreshing enthusiasm forgrowth to her new position as Ways andMeans Council Director.

In the course of a conversation one after-noon in July, we chatted about the many facetsof her life, including her personal life, herLeague history and her ideas for the future.

Where are you from?I am originally from Shreveport. I lived therethroughout high school, graduating fromCaptain Shreve High, and then went on tocollege out of state. I moved to the Uptownarea of New Orleans in 2002. I studied formy undergraduate degree in communica-tions at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Then con-tinued on to earn a graduate degree (MBA)at the University of Texas in Austin.

Tell me about your family.I’m married to John Paige, a physician atLSU Health and Sciences. I have two sons,Elliott, 4, and Thomas, 5.

When did you join Junior Leagueand why?I joined Junior League in New Orleans forthe 2003-2004 year. I had consideredinvolvement in the League because of myfamily’s history with it. My grandmother wastwice president in the Nashville chapter (dur-ing the war) and my mother is a Sustainer. I

had been very familiar with how great theorganization is, what it had done for genera-tions of my family, and how the League givesback to the community. Plus, being new tothe New Orleans area, I thought that itwould be a great opportunity to meet people.

During your time spent readingwith children, what were some ofthe most impactful practices orreading tips you learned?I realized how much the kids craved atten-tion and praise, so, more than anything, Itry to give them that.

Any major goals or objectives thatyou’d like to share as the newWays and Means Council Director?The one thing I am most focused on for2011-12 is “Just One Fundraiser.” I wouldlove to see each member in the entireLeague support at least one fundraiser. Andby support, I mean fully understand its mis-sion and personally adopt the advancementof that fundraiser. As Junior Leaguers, we alllove to do the fun community service proj-

ects, but without the funds from fundrais-ers, the League wouldn’t be able to sponsorall of the great community work that we do.So, I would love to help to increase aware-ness of all League fundraisers across theentire membership this year and my hope isthat each member considers making a per-sonal commitment to just one fundraiser.

Now that you’ve built up a fewyears of experience in the League,do you have any advice for thisyear’s Provisionals? Sure! Take a chance and do something tostretch yourself a little. You should chooseareas that you’re passionate about, butalso challenge yourself to do things inother areas of the League that may helpyou in developing new skill sets. When Iwas first asked to participate in the Waysand Means Council, I thought to myselfthat this was a great growth opportunitybut certainly nothing that I would havegravitated towards on my own. So, beprepared to embrace the unexpectedopportunities that arise.•

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QUICK FIRE:Magazine Street or Bourbon: Magazine.Snow or beach: Beach (by a narrow margin)Kindle, Nook or book: Book – I love the smell ofthe printed pages.Favorite Mardi Gras parade: Hermes.CC's or PJ's: CC’s.King Cake or Doberge cake: Chocolate Doberge.City Park or Audubon Park: City Park.Gumbo or Jambalaya: Gumbo.

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When Lorie DeMarcay joined the JuniorLeague in 2000, she was looking for oppor-tunities to volunteer in New Orleans along-side other community-minded women.Her expectations were more than exceeded.Trained as an attorney, Lorie already had alarge range of marketable skills; however,she credits the Junior League with helpingher realize she could be a leader.

“The Junior League has given me theopportunity to learn so many new things —skills that I never thought I had or coulddevelop,” she says. “Not long ago, I cameacross a website for a local organization thatwas looking for a volunteer coordinator. AsI read the qualifications for the job, I real-ized that I met all of the qualifications forthe job because of my experience with theJunior League. How great is that?”

Lorie and her husband, Larry, have twochildren, Lanie, 7, and Holly, 5. A few yearsago, Lorie traded in her law books and suitsand loves her job as a full-time mom. Thisyear, Lorie has the important task of leadingthe Nominating Committee to find the bestslate of women to lead the Junior Leagueinto the following year.

Why is Nominating important to you? The Nominating Committee is importantto me because I have a great deal of respectfor the process that governs the committeein its efforts to seat the future leaders of the

Junior League. I am proud to be part of acommittee that strives to be independentand open minded throughout that process.

What League programs make youthe most excited?I have developed a real appreciation forthe Thrift Shop. It is truly the workhorseof our operation and provides much ofthe funding that supports our amazingcommunity projects.

What advice do you have forProvisionals?If you want to, get involved. Jump in withboth feet. It doesn’t matter that you don’tknow what you’re doing. We are all keenlyaware that our mission is to train womenvolunteers.

What has been your favorite placement and why?It is so hard to choose one year as my favorite

because I have truly enjoyed and learnedsomething new from each experience I havehad. But, if I had to choose one, it would beserving as Placement Chair. This was theplacement where everything “clicked” for meand set me on the path that eventually led tomy terms on the board. I gained a deeperunderstanding of how the whole organizationworked, and most importantly I realized thatI could be a leader. I worked harder that yearthan I ever had before, but also had more fun,learned more and met so many new people.

In what other community organizations are you involved?I have two young girls, so I devote most ofmy time outside of the Junior League tobeing involved in and supporting theirschool.

What are your hobbies?I love to cook and have a slight obsessionwith Cooks Illustrated magazine.•

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Wendy is no stranger to the Junior League,or the board for that matter. She has been in theLeague since she was 25, and held multiplepositions on the board including: President,President-elect, Secretary and now SustainingAdvisor for the second year. She has also beeninvolved in many other League projects such asco-chairing the first Holiday MarketplaceAuction and JL’s Rebuilding New Orleansproject, serving as Advisor, working on ProjectPeer Processing and Development, and rewrit-ing the Provisional course, just to name a few.She has also helped with many other projectsthroughout her years of service.

Despite her continued involvement withJLNO, Wendy also stays busy both at workand at home. Wendy attended VanderbiltUniversity where she earned a nursingdegree. She returned to New Orleans tomanage the neonatal and pediatric intensivecare units at Baptist Hospital and served asdirector for Quality Risk Management andManaged Care there. She then co-foundedthe Apollo Group, a health care consulting

company, where she currently works as ahealth care consultant. Additionally, she isdirector of Fidelity Homestead SavingsBank, a member of the Teach for AmericaAdvisory Board, a member of the MethodistHealth System Foundation Board and justcompleted her term as Past Chairman of theCountry Day Board of Trustees.

In all of the aforementioned endeavors,Wendy is supported by her husband,Thomas, who works for McMoRan Oil andGas and recently retired as a Brigadier Generalin the Louisiana National Guard after 27years of military service, and her daughterScout, who is a senior at Country Day.

What is your favorite Provisionalmemory?I loved the Thrift Shop. I was working parttime so that I could do a Tuesday morningshift, and the group I worked with was fun.

I still love the Thrift Shop!

How did you come to join theJunior League?I have been a member of the Junior Leagueforever! When I was 25, six ladies showedup at my door (you needed six sponsorsback then) with champagne, cheese strawsand an invitation to join the League. Oneof them was my mother. They also had abunch of balloons that outlined how manygeneral meetings, Thrift Shop shifts andcommittee placement hours I would haveto do before I could Sustain. Little did theyknow — it never ends.

What are your goals as SustainingAdvisor this year?To support Dee and the members of theboard as they continue to move the Leagueforward.•

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QUICK FIRE:Magazine or Bourbon Street: Magazine Street.Saints or Hornets: Saints.CC’s or PJ’s: CC’s.Parkway or Domilise’s: Domilise’s.Hanson's, Harrison’s or Plum Street Snowball:Sal’s.Mardi Gras or out of town: Mardi Gras.Rebirth or Soul Rebels: Rebirth.Zoo or Aquarium: Zoo.Abita or Dixie: Abita.King or Doberge cake: King cake.Audubon or City Park: Audubon.Gala or Shopping Card: Shopping Card.Jambalaya or Plantation Cookbook: Plantation.Register or Sorting at Boomindeals: Registerand Sorting!

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O N E I N E I G H T people in Louisiana are struggling withhunger. Many people believe that the problems associated withhunger are confined to small pockets in a community or neigh-borhood, but the reality is much different. We all know and arein contact with people affected by hunger, even though we mightnot be aware of it. These are often hard-working adults, childrenand seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced togo without food for several meals. Most of us simply have no idea.But now it’s time to educate ourselves about hunger in southLouisiana and what the Junior League and community partnersare doing to solve the problem.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans andAcadiana serves over 262,000 clients annually. In any givenweek, almost 42,000 different people will access emergencyfood services through this network. Just last year alone, SecondHarvest Food Bank distributed more than 24 million pounds offood, the equivalent of approximately 20 million meals.

Looking ahead, Second Harvest has an aggressive goal toincrease food distribution to roughly 40 million meals by 2013.And the recent move to a larger warehouse with a newCommunity Kitchen, featured on our cover, is just one criticalstep toward meeting this long-term strategic goal.

The Community Kitchen is the beginning of a transformationthat Second Harvest Food Bank is undergoing to expand itscapacity to lead the fight against hunger. At nearly 8,500 squarefeet, this new commercial grade kitchen is under the direction ofExecutive Chef Tony Biggs, seen on the cover of Lagniappe, andis among the largest production kitchens in the region. It can andwill produce nutritious and delicious meals for Second HarvestFood Bank partner agencies, including senior centers, shelters,soup kitchens and more. The expansion added an additional1,000 square feet of space used for a teaching kitchen, trainingand educational programs such as cooking classes and nutritionand wellness courses, small meetings and special events.Specialized equipment facilitates cooking and chilling foods fordistribution as well as packaging well-balanced, individual meals.The kitchen fed children this summer through a summer feedingprogram and begins a supper feeding program this fall.

JLNO Community Council Director Alistair “Ali” WardKramer believes that Junior League partnerships with SecondHarvest reflect an awareness and response to current communityneeds. “Recent news reports indicate that children are among theworst hit by the downturn in our economy, with an exponentialnumber of children now facing food insecurity due to increasedunemployment among parents,” says Ali. “As many governmentprograms are cutting their budgets, our partnerships with SecondHarvest through Kids in the Kitchen and the Backpack Programare more important now than ever.”

Each Thursday and Saturday, JLNO volunteers meet at theSecond Harvest warehouse to pack Lagniappe Backpacks and

Someone’s in the Kitchenwith JLNO and SecondHarvest Food Bank! By Mary O’Brien-Huxen

SECOND HARVEST FALL LINE UP2011 Harvest the Music Presented by Hancock Bank and Whitney BankReturns with A Stellar Line Up!

Every Wednesday, Sept. 14th - Nov. 2nd, help Second Harvest FoodBank fight hunger by coming out to Lafayette Square for a free concert featuring the best local, regional and national artists:

Sept. 14 Big Sam’s Funky Nation + Mia BordersSept. 21 Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road ShowSept. 28 Bonerama with Dave Malone of the Radiators + Alvin

Youngblood Hart’s Muscle TheoryOct. 5 Irma Thomas and The Professionals + Soul ProjectOct. 12 Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue + Stooges Brass BandOct. 19 Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary’s Philthy PhewOct. 26 Blind Boys of Alabama + Krown Washington and BatisteNov. 2 Buckwheat Zydeco + Tommy Malone of the Subdudes with

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help out in other ways. On some nights, youcan hear the laughter of volunteers manningthe food sorting conveyor belt as theyremember I Love Lucy or Laverne and Shirleyepisodes with similar scenes. SecondHarvest has indicated that it makes a hugedifference to be able to count on the steadystream of JLNO volunteers each week. TheBackpack Program addresses the needs ofschool children at high risk for hunger byproviding backpacks of food for weekendsand holidays. Backpacks are stocked with10-12 nutritious, easy to prepare, child-friendly items from each of the major foodgroups. These bags are distributed discreetlyon Fridays or the last day before a schoolbreak to children the school has identified asbeing at risk for hunger when there isn’t aschool breakfast or lunch to count on.Nearly 1,000 children in 13 schools areserved by the program, and JLNO was oneof the Backpack Program’s first major spon-sors with a commitment of $300,000 andthree years of volunteer support.

Often, people are surprised when a con-nection is made between childhood obesityand childhood hunger. Poor nutrition is thelink. “Kids in the Kitchen” was launchedby the Association of Junior LeaguesInternational in 2006 to address the urgentissues surrounding childhood obesity andpoor nutrition. Locally, JLNO has imple-mented Kids in the Kitchen in a variety ofways, and 2011-2012 co-chairs Dottie Ellisand Kristin Shannon are working withSecond Harvest to add Kids in the Kitchenprogramming to Second Harvest supperprograms at local schools this fall. JLNO vol-unteers will be on hand when children arrivefor evening meals to add enrichment pro-gramming that is fun and educational. “If wecan teach these kids to eat healthy food first,through a fun activity, we can potentiallyestablish a lifelong habit of identifying andeating healthier foods,” says Dottie. “I’d liketo think this ‘healthy food first’ message willstick with them like ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’stuck with my generation.”

In New Orleans, food and music gohand in hand. This fall Second Harvest israising awareness through another lively andfestive “Harvest the Music” concert series atLafayette Square held every Wednesdayfrom September 14 to the first cool, crispevenings in November. The fun festivals arefree thanks to sponsors and concession ven-dors, and you will find JLNO volunteersenjoying the music and staffing our JLNOinformation tent, too. So come on out thisfall and treat your ears to some great musicand your stomach to some yummy localfavorites and a cold Abita beer!

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By Danielle Sutton

T H E M E S S A G E T O get up and exercisecan seem relentless sometimes, and there is a rea-son for that. Sadly, for those of us to whom exer-cise does not come naturally, there is no magicbullet that is going to make us lean and tonedwithout lifting a finger.

The proliferation of “boot camp”-style exer-cise regimes over the last few years is noticeableand to an exercise novice, they can sound veryintimidating.

Monica Kinnan and JLNO memberCaroline Brady are highly trained fitness profes-sionals who understand the intimidation andfear many people feel about working out, andthey have developed 504 FitCamp to answerthis need in a fun and supportive environment.

504 FitCamp is an outside group personaltraining program for both men and women thatconveniently meets at Audubon Park. Each classis one hour and 15 minutes in length andincludes cardio and endurance training, strengthtraining, flexibility work, core conditioning, inter-val training, mat Pilates and boot camp exercises.No two classes are ever the same, which takes the

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504 Fit Camp with Monica Kinnan and Caroline Brady

continued on page 34Monica Kinnan and Caroline Brady, creators and owners of New Orleans-based boot camps, 504 & 985 FITCAMP.

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boredom factor out of the workouts. 504 FitCamp is a program formulated

for all fitness levels. Monica and Carolinemodify all exercises and make sure eachclient receives individualized instructionfor maximum results. They also strive tohelp clients make good nutrition andlifestyle changes so that they can reachtheir fitness goals.

The ultimate goal is to try and keepclients laughing.

"Fitness should be fun — and westrive to create that atmosphere in all ofour classes," says Monica.

Monica and Caroline think the bestaspect of FitCamp is the power of thegroup. Clients find a love of fitness andinevitably make healthy friends in theprocess. The friendships clients make inFitCamp and the sense of fun andcamaraderie are what keep them comingback week after week. The biggest plusof the program is the results — whichparticipants can see and feel.

"Once our clients join the class theyquickly see an increase in strength, and a

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decrease in their body fat," says Caroline."How rewarding!"

For several of their clients, two FitCampclasses a week is the only dedicated exer-cise they do, and even they can work upto running a 5K after participating inFitCamp and gradually building strengthand endurance.

Monica was raised in a military familyand was introduced to fitness and boot-camp style training at a young age.Monica became a competitive cheer-leader, gymnast and fitness competitor,and has a degree in exercise physiology.Caroline, a certified personal trainer withthe American College of Sports Medicine,is a long-time fitness enthusiast. She madefitness and training her career focus aftershe successfully tackled breast cancer.

For more info on 504 FitCamp orthe 985 FitCamp on the Northshore,please visit www.get2fitcamp.com.

Caroline Brady in a side plank pose.

Monica Kinnan and JLNO member CarolineBrady display strength, balance and poise.

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“The Help by Kathryn Stockett“It is a fun and easy read. I lived in Jackson, Miss., where the story is set, for a while,so it was fun to read about all the Mississippi references. I loved reading it by thepool or the beach. I couldn’t put it down.”

Robin Burck

What was your favorite summer reading?

To Dance With Kings by Rosaline Laker“This is the current book I’m reading and I can’t seem to put it down. It’s about four generations ofwomen, their mothers and their life at and around the beautiful scenery of Versailles. It has love, disap-pointment, suspense and hopefully (haven’t finished it yet) a happy ending. I don’t have time to read forfun much so I’m glad I came across this one; it’s a great book and I recommend it to anyone lookingfor a fun read! Plus, I bought it at the JL Thrift Shop for only 50 cents!”

Jennifer Cruz Chamberlain

Nine Lives by Dan Baum“It reminds me of all the reasons why I love New Orleans and love living here.”

Emily Strong

The Prince of Tides by Pat ConroyA Southern classic. It is a novel about a family from South Carolina that has endured every type oftragedy imaginable. This emotional read will keep you turning the pages, as you empathize with theWingo family. Conroy touches on everything from lust, love and betrayal to loss and forgiveness. Ihighly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a beautifully written heartrending story.”

Courtney Crosby

H E A R D A R O U N D T H E L E A G U E …

”Little Bee by Chris Cleave“It is an amazing story that will suck you in from the very beginning. It’s adeep and meaningful message, but an easy read at the same time. Definitelydifferent than anything else I’ve read in recent years. I loved it.”

Beth Walker

Moloka’i by Alan Brennert“It’s a historical fiction novel about a leprosy colony on the Hawaiian island ofMoloka’i that follows the life of a 5 year old girl when she is taken from her familyand sent to the colony. It is a wonderful story of love and conquering adversity.”

Ann Clayton Chamberlain

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Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden“I love being able to get lost in historical fiction novels where there is not only afantastic story line but you are able to learn about another culture as well.”

Brook Brown

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www.jlno.org 37”PASS CHRISTIAN

(228) 452-9957

Quality Construction&

Renovation

Residential • Commercial

[email protected]

NEW ORLEANS(504) 891-7277

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ECOLE BILINGUEDE LA NOUVELLE-ORL����

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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON JANUARY 4, 2012504.896.4500 www.ebnola.com

Fall Open House: October 1, 2011, 10am – 12pmor

call to schedule a weekly Wednesday tour:8:30 am 4yrs – 7th grade at 821 General Pershing Street

9:30 am 2-3 yr olds at 5818 Perrier Street.

Ecole Bilingue is the only privateFrench school in New Orleans that is accredited

by the French Ministry of Education.

EB admits qualified students regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

Free informational open housefor parents:• curriculum/educational philosophy• extracurricular opportunities• additional services for children and families• admissions

Children’s Hospital Auditorium200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans

For a list of participating schools, please contact

Kindergarten/Pre-K

Tuesday, October 4 • 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Free and open to the public – no registration required(504) 896-9591 • www.theparentingcenter.net

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www.lcm.org · (504) 266-2412 420 Julia Street, N.O., LA

Saturday, October 29 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $4 for Museum members $8 for non-members

Tickets are available at www.lcm.org or at the door

Join us for our Annual

LCM Museum Mash!

Featuring Safe, Affordable Family Halloween Fun

with No Weather Worries Trick-or-treat in our exhibits · Solve the

mystery of the Boo Bubbles · Try to crack the code of Halloween riddles · Fill in the

skeleton’s missing bones with pasta and much more!

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Kim Abramson and Erin Luetkemeier at theUnited Nations Association of New YorkHonors Women at 2011 Spring Luncheon.

LeagueFaces

Duane Page, Kay Favrot andJoan Hartson at the SustainerCinco De Mayo Party.

Photo by: Kellen Pirri

Life long friends gather for some Cinco DeMayo fun at hostess Anne Goliwas's home.(from left)Dottie Ellis, Joan Hartson, AnneGoliwas and mother, Dottie Charbonnet.

Junior League volunteer KertrinaWatson Lewis watches over her student

Marcelle Olivier as she performs CPR.

Elizabeth Feigley, Anne Krozely atthe June Front Porch Friday.

Photo by: Kellen Pirri

Photo by: Gabriela Barnetzer

Photo by: Elizabeth Janke

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LeagueFaces

Provisionals Kate Bruce, Windi Brown and Jennifer Bernard-Allenget to know their Advisor, Sibby Charbonnet, at the NewProvisional Welcome Party held at the Edible School Garden.

Front Row (from left) - Jeanne Boughton, JenniferCouvillon and Blanche “Dee” McCloskey.

Middle Row (from left) - Erin Bolles, ConnieShannon, Stacey Lousteau and Amanda Frischhertz.

Back Row (from left) - Charlotte Benton, Christine Zazulak and Gwathmey Gomila

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From left - Shannon Able, Lori Page, Beth Leblanc, ConnieShannon, Ariane Brennan, Blanche “Dee” McCloskey, KatherineRaymond, Lorie DeMarcay, Tara Luparello and Brandy Whisnant.

Photo by: Caitlin Brewster

Photo by: Jessica Cook

225 Green Acres Road Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 733-0353www.stmsaints.com

We prepare students to thrive in college and in life through faith, scholarship, and service.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School, a coed, early childhood through grade 12 independent school, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, religion, national or ethnic origin.

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For more information or to schedule a personal tour of the George Cottage or St. Martin’s, call 504-736-9917

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We do more than just kitchens.Classic Custom Cabinetry • Unique Finishes

NKBA Designer on Staff • Installation Available

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Provisionals Katherine Hattier, Katherine Hogg and Advisior LindseySchafer look for other “Radishes” at the New Provisional Welcome Party.

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Children's 1/2 Mile Race participant Teddy Bride Mayor crossesthe finish line with the Big Yellow Duck and his mom, JLNOMember Jessica Bride, at the 5-K Etouffee May 7, 2011.

Photo by: Jessica Cook

5-K Etouffee Co-ChairLizzie Webb, Race

Coordinator ChuckGeorge, 5-K Etouffee

Co-Chair Kristen Laragy,2010-2011 Ways and

Means Council DirectorMandi Frischhertz and

2010-2011 PresidentJennifer Couvillon.

EightDecades

of VolunteerService to the Greater

New Orleans area

The Junior League ofNew Orleans

www.jlno.org

Big dreamsbegin at PROGRAM

L O U I S E S .M c G E H E E S C H O O L

Call 523-9911 for more information.www.littlegate.com

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WATERS, PARKERSON & CO., LLC

REGISTERED INVESTMENTCOUNSEL

Suite 512228 St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70130Established 1933

(504) 581-2022

Louise S. McGehee School is open to all qualified girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

2343 Prytania StreetAPPLY ONLINE: www.mcgeheeschool.com

OR CALL TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR: 504-561-1224

October 13 November 3 & 10December 8 January 12 & 26

8:30-10:00am

PRE-K – 4 TOURS

GRADES 5 – 12 OPEN HOUSES

ADMISSION OPEN HOUSES & TOURS

October 13 January 19 4:00-6:00pm

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This colorful dish is the perfect combinationof sweet and salty. The corn tortillas are filledwith a yummy fruit blend and peanut butterthen sprinkled with coconut. These fruit tacosare filling without making you feel sluggish —perfect for outdoor activities!

INGREDIENTS FOR TUTTI-FRUTTI TACOS:

2 6-inch corn tortillas2 tablespoons peanut butter1 cup chopped mixed fruit (pineapple, banana,

mango, kiwifruit, strawberries and blueberries)1 tablespoon shredded coconut

By Margaret Kemp

C o o k b o o k S e l e c t i o n

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Directions:Microwave the tortillas for 10 seconds or until warm.Spread each warm tortilla with 1 tablespoon of thepeanut butter. Sprinkle each with half the fruit and halfthe coconut. Fold over to enclose the filling and serve.

CRESCENT CITY MOONS, DISHES AND SPOONS

TUTTI-FRUTTI TACOS

Order online at jlno.org/cookbook

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HAPPY HOURSeptember 20, 2011, 6 p.m.Happy Hour at Fat Harry’s followed by General MeetingActive Members of the League are invited to join this year’sProvisional class at Fat Harry’s for a Happy Hour at 6 p.m., followedby the League year’s first general meeting at Headquarters. October 18, November 15, and December 13 are the dates forfuture General Meetings

FRONT PORCH FRIDAYSSeptember 23, October 21, November 18, 5:30 p.m.League members and their guests are invited to unwind withfriends at this monthly Happy Hour. Location: Monkey Hill.

REBUILDING TOGETHERSeptember 30, October 1, 7, 8Join JLNO as we work with the Preservation Resource Center toimprove the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly theelderly and disabled members of our community.

SECOND HARVESTSeptember 24, October 8, 13, 22, November 10, 12, 19,December 3, 8, 17Junior League members work with Second Harvest of GreaterNew Orleans to provide “Lagniappe Backpacks” to students whoexhibit signs of malnourishment and who might otherwise gohungry on weekends or during school holidays.

NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIMEOctober 11, 2011A community-wide initiative to learn about crime prevention,such as neighborhood watch programs, as well as an opportunityto get to know your neighbors a little better. http://crimestoppersno.org

GET FIRED UP FOR KINGSLEY HOUSE WITH KERMIT RUFFINSOctober 14, 2011, 6-9 p.m.Help Kingsley House educate children, strengthen families, andbuild communities

GET ON BOARD TRAININGOctober 1, 15Get On Board is a training program provided by the League tocommunity members who are interested in developing leadershipskills while learning to govern an area non-profit agency.

BUY, SAVE AND SERVE KICKOFF PARTYDillard’s Mall Entrance at Lakeside Shopping Center, Saturday, November 5, 2011, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.A festive party hosted by JLNO and Lakeside Mall which willfeature complimentary food, libations, children’s activities, and more! All JLNO and community members purchasing acard are welcome to attend. Buy, Save and Serve Cards areredeemable from November 4 to November 13, 2011.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!November 24, 2011

Your guide to JLNO Events,Community Shifts, Fundraiser

Shifts and New Orleans fun!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.JLNO.ORG

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Accepting most insurance plans including:

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