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PostingsVolume 73 • Issue 2 • Spring/Summer 2014

The Junior League of Pelham • 901 Pelhamdale Avenue Pelham, NY 10803 • www.jlpelham.org

Board of Directors 08Community Outreach 12

Membership 16JLP in Action 18

Fund Development 20Grants & Awards 21

Business & Updates 24

President's Message 03

* Signature Project 04

In This Issue:

Woodland Park

Shown here is location for the future Woodland Park, across

from The Picture House on Wolfs Lane.

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President's Message

Welcome back! Thank you all for such an incredibly productive year. Our Backpack Program,

County Harvest Project, Teen Improv Project, and Pelham Library Partners programs would not be as

successful if it were not for all of our hardworking volunteers. The Pelham Street Festival gave us a great

opportunity to share all that we do and to spark the interests of many prospective members. Many of our

volunteers helped at the Relay for Life and at the Civics Olympics. Last year we made exciting

partnerships with the Pelham Civics and we look forward to continuing to work closely with our community

partners in the coming year through our DIADs and fundraising efforts.

The work did not end for many over the summer. In June, our Membership Committee hosted an amazing first

informational meeting, which yielded a great turnout. When Lilly the Librarian needed to take a medical leave, some of our Junior League members continued reading

at the Library throughout the summer months so our children could continue to enjoy Story Hour in her

absence. Our new Vision Development committee has begun a two-year initiative to reevaluate the current needs in our community to so we can help craft a clear vision for our League in the coming years. Finally, our

Signature Project, Woodland Park seems to be in the final stages of approval. If all goes as planned, our park

will be installed in the early Fall months. What better way to kick off the new calendar year than with a new play

space for the children of Pelham?

We have so much to be proud of and so much to look forward to. I look forward to working with all of you for

what looks to be another exciting year for the Junior League of Pelham.

MISSIONThe Junior League of Pelham is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

VISIONThe JLP, Inc. works together to improve the lives of families and promote the enrichment of Pelham and neighboring communities.

Jessica DeDomenico

“Postings” is JLP's internal newsletter issued electronically and as a printed copy. To view the electronic version of "Postings," please visit our website at www.jlpelham.org. Starting in 2015, “Postings” will be published annually, at the end of the League year, as a recap of all our activities and achievements.


For over five years, the JLP had been working with the Village of Pelham on a new, natural style children’s play space on Wolfs Lane. The park would be located at the northeast corner of the Wolfs Lane and Second Street intersection in the grassy bowl across from The Picture House and is part of a larger master-plan to improve Wolfs Lane Park. This year, the Signature Project team, led by Aisling Bier and Zoe Henriqez, had made tremendous strides moving the project forward.

On April 2, 2014, Zoe and Aisling, on behalf of the Junior League of Pelham, presented plans for Woodland Park to the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees. Overall response to the presentation was positive, with a number of community members speaking in support of the proposed park that will encourage Pelham residents to use the downtown area and further patronize local businesses. Two families neighboring the proposed park asked the Village to consider community safety and environmental sustainability in the planning and approval process, which the Village is addressing.

After an open forum for questions and concerns, the Board of Trustees voted to engage designer Fred Martin of Environment Design, LLC. (www.environmentdesign.com). As per Village of Pelham Trustee and JLP sustainer, Susan Mutti, “The concept of upgrading Wolfs Lane Park, including a children's play space, has been a plan since 2007, with the involvement of three mayors and numerous board members. The enhancements to Wolfs Lane Park began last fall with the planting/sidewalk project at Pelhamdale and First Avenues. It is very exciting to see the proposed plans for a woodland-themed children's area taking shape, and we are very excited to work with Mr. Martin to finalize plans.”

Martin is a preeminent designer of natural-themed play-spaces. Since 1974, he has designed and built outdoor architecture, focusing on play environments for all ages and integrating nature into his designs. Throughout the east coast, Martin has created more than 1,000 projects including the playgrounds at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Greenburgh Nature Center, Rye Nature Center, Yale Hospital daycare, and various private schools.

Now that the Village has approved Environment Design, LLC as the designer of the space, the JLP and the

Village Board are working to finalize plans. Play structures will likely include a grass maze, a log and stump path, low-lying climbing structure and hill slide. For more information on park plans, please visit the dedicated park website www.wolfslanepark.org.

Additionally, the Village of Pelham Trustees are working with other Village of Pelham departments to address any safety and environmental concerns. The Signature Project team is planning to present the final plans to the Village of Pelham Board for approval in September.

Upon final approval, the new Signature Project co-chairs, Xaira Ferrara and Liz Perreten, will move to the next phase – making the park a reality and spearheading a fundraising campaign amongst Pelham residents for the park.

"... very exciting to see the proposed plans for a woodland-themed children's area taking shape..."

If you have questions or would like to be involved,please contact the JLP

signature project team at [email protected]

www.wolfslanepark.org

Fred Martin founded Environment Design in 1974. His play-scapes are planned within the context of their total environment: natural, architectural, social and civic.

Map view location of the Woodland Park on Wolfs Lane.

Fred Martin partnered with the Greenburgh Nature Center to design their Nature's Discovery Playground, opened in 2012.

Shown above is one of Fred's most well-known designs: Stamford Museum & Nature Center's Nature's Playground.

Signature Project

Susan Mutti, JLP Sustainer

Children's Woodland Park on Wolfs Lane is About to Become a Reality

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Library Partners:Alice Gesky

Backpack Project:Mary Hefner &

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Food Rescue:Renee Gallagher

DIAD/DIAN:Catherine Griffiths &

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MEMBERSHIP VP:Joanna Boyle

COMMUNITYOUTREACH VP:

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SECRETARY:Emily Aronoff

CHIEF OF STAFF:Noopur Garg

SUSTAINERS AT LARGE:Kara McLoughlin &

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Meet the Board of Directors 2014-2015

President Elect / Planning VP: Nancy Hawkins

Nancy Hawkins is President Elect and Co-chair of the Membership Committee for 2014-15. In past years, Nancy was Editor-in-Chief on the Communications Council and was part of the Teen Improv Project last year. Nancy moved to Pelham in 2011 with her husband and two sons and is currently the Head of Editorial at Practical Law, a Thomson Reuters company.

President: Jessica DeDomenico

Jessica is excited about being this year's Junior League of Pelham President. She has been in the League since 2008 and has served as a co-chair for Library Partners, Membership, and County Harvest and was the Membership VP. Jessica is the Associate Director of College Counseling at the French-American School of NY. She loves working with teenagers, playing tennis and spending time with her family. Jessica lives in Pelham with her husband Craig and their three young boys.

Treasurer: Melissa Mulrooney Deighton

Melissa joined the JLP in 2009. This will be her third year on the Board and second year as Treasurer. During her first three active years, Melissa co-chaired the My Sisters’ Place project, co-chaired the Membership Committee and served as Membership VP. Melissa moved to Pelham with her husband in 2007 and currently enjoys staying home with her two daughters, Sarafina and Amelia. Melissa is also on the Board of the Hutchinson School PTA and is active in many other community organizations. Melissa is an attorney and prior to motherhood worked as internal counsel for a midtown hedge fund. She has a bachelor’s degree from Boston College and a JD from Fordham University School of Law.

Secretary:Emily Aronoff

Emily Aronoff moved to Pelham last year with her husband and two children, Levi (4) and Romy (3). She is currently enjoying her time staying at home raising her children. Emily looks forward to assisting the community and working with the Junior League.

Sustainer At Large: Kara McLoughlin

Kara McLoughlin is excited to be the Sustainer Representative this year with Paula McKeever. Since joining the Junior League of Pelham in 2006, she has worked on Programs and Ed, Pelham Loves to Read, Pelham Improvement, and Chaired Community Affairs and the Roundtable. Locally, she has worked with the Siwanoy PTA, hosted Novel Night twice, and is the Executive Director of the Pelham Education Foundation. She is also the Executive Director of the Patrina Foundation, which supports girls' and women's social and educational programs in the New York metropolitan area and consults on matters of family philanthropy. She is married to Chris D'Angelo and has two children and a step-daughter.

Sustainer At Large: Paula McKeever

Paula McKeever is thrilled to co-chair with Kara McLoughlin as the Sustainer Representative this year. She joined the JLP in 2003 and has worked as a Wartburg Playgroup leader and with the Ways & Means and Membership committees. Also Paula is presently on the Pelham Art Center board and a prospective board member for Pelham Children's Theater in addition to volunteering for Colonial PTA, and PACT's youth engagement committee. She has lived in Pelham since 2002 with her husband, Mike Gracie, their two sons, ages 7 and 11, and their dog, Puff.

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Membership VP:Joanna Boyle

Joanna moved to Pelham with her husband, John, and young son, Jake, in August 2010. She worked with the 2010 Provisional class to organize a highly successful family event to create community awareness about the Pelham Children’s Center. In her first active year, Joanna co-chaired Pelham Library Partners and was part of the Membership Committee. During her second year, she co-chaired the Membership Committee and participated in the Pelham Library Partners project. She holds a BS in Communications from Boston University and has worked as an Interactive Project Manager in advertising. Currently, she is Director of Operations for a divorce mediation company. Joanna is looking forward to being part of the JLP Board as Membership VP. She and her family welcomed a baby boy, Derek, last summer.

Chief of Staff:Noopur Garg

Noopur grew up in the Midwest and went to college in St. Louis, but moved to New York for law school, and then couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. She works in Manhattan as a corporate associate at a large law firm, doing energy and infrastructure work, which is what she always wanted to do. Noopur moved here about a year ago from the West Village, and is really enjoying Pelham. She lives there with her lovely husband and spoiled tabby, and is due with her first baby at Halloween. Noopur is so excited to be a new member of the Junior League Board and looking forward to meeting more people, and getting involved in her new town!

Community Outreach VP: Dawn Hartman Bloise

Dawn Bloise joined the JLP in 2009. She began her service as Treasurer for the Light Up Pelham campaign fundraiser and the following year joined the Board of Directors as League Treasurer. She used her previous experience as Vice President Marketing Director at a leading interactive ad agency to serve, the past two years, as Communications VP and PR Chair. Dawn is a graduate of Washington University's John M. Olin School of Business. She and her husband Chris moved to Pelham in 2006. They have three children.

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Fund Development VP: Valerie Micciche

Valerie joined the JLP in 2008. She has been involved as a committee chair each year since joining the League - DIAD/DIAN, Light Up Pelham, and Community and Public Affairs. Valerie moved to Pelham in 2006 after thirteen years in NYC and lives here with her husband, two children, and a sheep dog named Stella. Valerie looks forward to her second year on the board and looks forward to bringing both her professional and JLP experience to the role.

Communications VP: Anna Ross

Anna joined the JLP in 2010. She was a Co-Chair of her Provisional class project, helping raise awareness of the Pelham Children’s Center (PCC) with a fun children’s event and an over-haul of the PCC’s website. Since then, she has been a Co-Editor-in-Chief, served on the Membership Committee and participated in Amazing Afternoons and Teen Improv projects. It is the second term for Anna in the role of Communications VP. Born and raised in Russia, Anna moved to the US 15 years ago. She works in a Global Marketing Communications role at Combe, a global personal care company, and enjoys living in Pelham with her husband, Bill, and their three children.


PROJECT SLATE 2014-2015

• Backpack ProgramThe JLP provides backpacks of food to children over the weekend to ensure their nutritional needs are met when they are not in school.

• County Harvest /Food RescueJLP members partner with County Harvest to participate in a weekly food rescue run, which is scheduled on a set day of the week between 9 A.M. and 11 A.M.

• Done In A Day/Night/MeetingDIAD/DIAN/DIAM provides flexible volunteer opportunities for JLP members while assisting local organizations in need of volunteer support (typically on a monthly basis from October-May).

• Pelham Library PartnersThe JLP suports an ongoing literacy effort by providing volunteers and programming for a twice weekly children’s story time at the Town of Pelham Public Library.

• Signature Project-Woodland ParkThe JLP assists the Village of Pelham to develop a nature-inspired children's park in the green space near the intersection of Second Street and Wolfs Lane.

• Teen ImprovThe JLP partners with PACT and The Picture House to provide safe, fun and substance-free activities for teens on weekends. The JLP recruits teens interested in improvisation classes, which are conducted by The Picture House. The JLP then hosts one or more improv performances at a local venue for a broader audience of teens.

Community Outreach


On Saturday, January 25th, the Pelham Art Center (PAC) partnered with the Junior League of Pelham (JLP) to host a family-friendly Chinese New Year art event for our community. Over 300 local residents took part in the celebration infused with cultural and educational art activities. The younger crowd enjoyed Chinese lantern making, while those more adventurous tried their hand in advanced banner-making calligraphy session! The event also featured an exciting traditional Chinese lion dance which brought spectators to their feet. Throughout the festivities, customary Chinese snacks were served, and traditional red envelopes containing gold chocolate coins were offered to visitors. Toward the end of the event, PAC raffled off a free class to one lucky, art-loving guest.

“We had a truly fantastic turnout with over 300 people

attending, and it was thrilling to see so many Pelham residents come together to engage in the arts,” said Lynn Honeysett, Executive Director of PAC. “Events like this give just a taste of what PAC has to offer, and we hope to encourage families to come to more of our free, family-friendly art exhibitions, performances, talks, and workshops.”

“It was such a joy to work with the Pelham Art Center to bring this event to life,” said Kimberly Davis, member of the Junior League Provisional class. “Seeing so many children and adults having fun with art and celebrating Chinese New Year together as a community was trulyrewarding.”

The Chinese New Year event is part of a larger partnership between PAC and the JLP Provisional Class this year. In late 2013, PAC had teamed up with the JLP in a proactive effort to better meet the evolving needs and tastes of the local community. To achieve this objective, the JLP surveyed a large number of local residents on behalf of PAC to learn how PAC can best serve Pelham. In late January, the results of this survey were presented to Ms. Honeysett, who plans to leverage the findings to enhance services and give Pelham what it truly wants in an art center.

The Pelham Art Center (PAC) has been an integral part of Pelham for over 40 years, serving more than 16,000 adults and children with free public art programs, exhibitions and events and affordable art classes for all ages. To learn more about the Pelham Art Center's offerings, please visit pelhamartcenter.org or call 914-738-2525. PAC events and programs are made possible, in part, by New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency; and Arts Westchester with funds from Westchester County Government, and other generous donors.

About the Pelham Art Center

...we hope to encourage families to come to more of our free, family-friendly art exhibitions, performances, talks, and workshops.”

Lynn HoneysettExecutive Director of PAC

Chinese New Year celebration featured a traditional lion dance, enjoyed by attendees of all ages.

Proud child holds up Chinese paper lantern she made at PAC’s Chinese New Year event.

JLP Member, Sandy Iyer-Horan, and her daughter participate in a paper lantern-making craft.

JLP Volunteer, Sylvia Wong, guides children to make traditional Chinese banners decorated with calligraphy.

PAC's PUBLIC PROGRAM SCHEDULE

September 27, 2014 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hot Metal Pour in the Courtyard

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Westchester Harp Ensemble

October 18, 2014 | 1:30 - 3:30 PMARToberfest: Folk Art SeriesExperience German Folk Arts

October 25, 2014 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMMexican Day of the Dead: Folk Art Series

November 8, 2014 | 7:30 PMStudio Café: Find affordable original artTickets: $65/ $75 at door

December 6, 2014 | 1:30 - 3:30 PMDiwali, Hindu Festival of Lights: Folk Art Series

www.pelhamartcenter.org

Pelham Art Center and Junior League Hosted Fun-Filled Chinese New Year Event

Provisional Project: Year of theHorse

Community Outreach


On Friday night, March 21, about 70 Pelham teens gathered to watch their funniest friends perform in an evening of free entertainment: Teen Improv Night at The Picture House.

Ten local teens performed in a series of hilariously quirky short improvisational exercises, many incorporating audience participation, leaving their friends in stitches. To prepare, they trained in three small-group sessions with professional actress and improv artist, Beth Manspeizer.

The teens shared the stage with two professional comedians, Rich Hollman, a regular performer with various improv/comedy teams, including the People's Improv Theater (PIT), where he is also on the faculty, and Cathleen Carr, a NYC-based actor, writer, producer and improviser. Hollman and Carr performed a long-form improvisation. The teens and the professionals brought down the house with their unique comedy performance. The teen improvisers truly enjoyed the Teen Improv Project and working with Manspeizer. They are already looking forward to the next year. Ninth grader Kate

McLaughlin said that she enjoyed performing at The Picture House. “It was very exciting, and we were able to use the skills that we acquired from the [workshops],” McLaughlin said. As an added bonus, ninth grader Robert Horowitz noted that he “learned how to be confident in front of a crowd.”

The free improv comedy workshops for teens and the final performance were all part of the Teen Improv Project, which was made possible thanks to the Junior League of Pelham, PACT and The Picture House.

The adults who helped to plan the event were every bit as happy with the night. “Just seeing all these kids come out, and for all of them to be together and laugh in the same room, was great. This is our second year of this program, and we look forward to doing this again next year. The teens really enjoyed this and need a fun positive activity in Pelham!" said Junior League of Pelham Member and Chair of the Teen Improv Project, Marissa Mora. "It’s a wonderful collaboration among the Junior League of Pelham, PACT and The Picture House. We’re so glad to provide an opportunity to showcase Pelham teens," Mora added.

(left to right) Jordan Salama, Beth Manspeizer, Jake Soifer, James Bricker.

(left to right) Kate McLaughlin, Kate Soifer, Robert Horowitz, Matt Spana.

(left to right) Beth Manspeizer (Improv Coach), Mina Brooks, Sabrina Flores, Cassandra Boyle, Kate Soifer, Kate McLaughlin, Robert Horowitz, Matt Spana, Jake Soifer, Jordan Salama, James Bricker.

Teen ImprovNight, A HugeSuccess!

Membership


Outgoing JLP President, Tyson Newton-Stephen (left), and incoming President, Jessica DeDomenico.

Tyson Newton Stephens and Jessica DeDomenico at the AJLI Annual Conference.

Jessica DeDomenico and Tyson Newton Stevens with Samantha Johns (President of Junior League of Northern Westchester) at the Junior League of St. Louis headquarters during the AJLI Annual Conference.

Sustainer of the Year Award recipient is Mary Beth Fisher (center).

The Felicia Brewer First Year Active Award recipient is Xaira Ferrara (center).

Junior League Active Member of the Year Award recipient is Aisling Bier (center).

JLP Annual Dinner was held on Tuesday, May 20th at Infusion Restaurant in Pelham. All those in attendance, provisional, active and sustainer JLP members, had a great time. We celebrated our achievements of the past year, reconnected, and introduced the next year's leadership team over dinner and cocktails. The highlight of the evening was the annual award ceremony where three most deserving JLP members were presented the Volunteer of the Year Award, the Elizabeth I. Junod Sustainer Award, and the Felicia Brewer First Year Active Award (see pictures on the left for details).

The AJLI Annual Conference took place on May 15–17 in St. Louis and featured an eye-opening keynote by sociobiologist Rebecca Costa. She addressed the topic of leadership in a changing environment and provided some insights on how the Junior Leauge can adapt to the new landscape rather than perish. Costa is author of the best-seller "The Watchman's Rattle: A Radical New Theory of Collapse."

The Membership Committee hosted successful informational sessions in June and September. If you know someone who is interested in joining the Junior League and couldn't make it to one of the prospective member sessions, please tell her that it's not too late! Tell your friends, neighbors and other contacts interested in improving the lives of families and promoting the enrichment of Pelham and neighboring communities to contact our Membership Co-chairs: Tyson Newton-Stephens ([email protected]) and Nancy Hawkins ([email protected]).

• October 6 at Bartow Pell• October 15 at the Old Post Office

PROVISIONAL TRAINING SESSIONS:

Turn OverDinner at Infusion

Membership Update

Leadership TrainingThe Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri

JLP IN ACTION

STORY TIME AT THE PELHAM LIBRARY

Volunteers from the JLP Library Partners committee stepped up to assist the Pelham Library for extra reading sessions during the summer months. While the committee is on hiatus during the summer, children's librarian Lilly Hecker usually fills the summer months with songs and books for summer story times. The Library reached out with a special request for help while Lilly was out on leave. Many thanks to our "guest readers" for summer story time!

JLP VOLUNTEERS HELP PELHAM CIVICS AT PELHAM SUMMER OLYMPICS

Valerie Micciche, Tyson Newton Stephens, Anna Ross, Nancy Hawkins and Alice Gesky were among the volunteers running the activity stations at the Summer Olympics event on Saturday, June 7th. This event packed with fun, athletic events for kids from K-5 is a Pelham tradition, organized annually by Pelham Civics. JLP participation in the event marks the beginning of partnership between the Junior League and Pelham Civics. Both organizations look forward to continuing to work together for the better of our community.

Emily Aronoff and Nancy Hawkins

carry the "We Love Pelham" Banner

while marching in the Memorial Day

Parade.

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Nancy Hawkins, Tyson Newton Stephens,

Melissa Mulrooney Deighton, and Anna Ross work

the Pelham Street Fair on behalf of the JLP.

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Aisling Bier helping to transport food to the CSA program that

members of the JLP helped purchase and collect. Thanks to

everyone for their support.

Marjorie Shaw, Joanna Boyle, Lidia McCarthy, Tyson Newton Stephens, and Jessica DeDomenico march in the Memorial Day parade with their children in tow.

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The Junior League team takes a break from walking for a cause at this year's Relay for Life.

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FUND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS & AWARDS


What better way to usher in the fall season than to join Pelham’s Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, October 18th, 2014, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at B&B’s Fifth Avenue Pub! Last year, over 150 Pelhamities and friends filled B&B’s Oktoberfest tent and enjoyed the lively celebration. This year, Oktoberfest is coming BACK to Pelham, continuing this tradition of fun, food, friends, and family!

B&B’s beer tent will be tapping various types of German beers served in traditional Oktoberfest beer steins. The festival wouldn’t be complete without the sounds of traditional German music and feasting upon an incredible variety of traditional German foods: jagerschnitzel, sauerbraten, schweinshaxe, and rinderrouladen… and did we mention beer?

To partake in the festivities, you must be 21 years or older. Tickets are $60 per person in advance, or you

JOIN US FOR PELHAM’S 2ND ANNUAL

OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONSATURDAY • OCTOBER 18

4:00-8:00 p.m.Outside B&B’s Pub at 531 Fifth Ave.

Brought to you by the Junior League of Pelham

Purchase tickets at www.jlpelham.org— Must be 21 years old to attend —

AUTHENTIC GERMAN FOOD PRETZELS, BEER & MUSIC

Second Annual Oktoberfest

may purchase tickets at the door for $75 per person. The price of admission includes unlimited food, beer and an Oktoberfest stein for you to take home. For questions, please contact Kelly Brown at 914.740.4551.

Your participation supports a good cause. Proceeds from this event will go toward providing vital support to our community partners via the Junior League of Pelham’s outreach programs aimed at improving the lives of families, and promoting the enrichment of Pelham and neighboring communities.

Put on your dancing shoes and bring a big appetite! Pelham’s second Oktoberfest is sure to be a memorable night out!

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Daniel Heins is the 2014 JLP President's Scholarship Recipient.

JLP incoming President Jessica DeDomenico with Jean Kenna-Heins, Daniel's mother.

Daniel Heins received the Junior League of Pelham's President's Awards Scholarship at the JLP's annual dinner on Tuesday night, May 20th. This annual scholarship honors a Pelham Memorial High School senior who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service. The $2,000 scholarship will be officially handed to Daniel at the PMHS year-end awards reception in June.

Daniel was unable to attend the JLP dinner in person because he was working at the School Board elections. Daniel’s mother Jean Kenna-Heins was there on his behalf.

The JLP 2014:

Scholarship Award

Daniel says that he learned the value of community service through his family and through the Scouts. He has been an active member in Boy Scouts of America since the 1st grade, and this year he will become an Eagle Scout. His Eagle project involved planning, coordinating and carrying out a service project at the Oasis Shelter in New Rochelle. Daniel coordinated repairs and renovations to the shelter along with a supply drive on its behalf. This self-directed project involved 27 volunteers and a total of 236 hours of hands-on work. Separate from this project, Daniel volunteers roughly six hours a week through the Scouts.

Through Scouts, Daniel discovered a passion for helping the environment. He became a member of the Pelham High School Environmental Science Club and he began volunteering for the Student Conservation Association. Last August, with this organization, Daniel completed 168 hours worth of trail service and restoration in Inyo National Forest in California. Through SCA, he also volunteers with ConSERVE NYC which works towards improving public lands in NYC.

Separate from his volunteer work with the Scouts, Daniel is a math tutor, member of the Huguenot Youth Group, Model UN, the Sock N Buskin lighting and set crew and a member of a number of school and state based academic honor societies just to name a few of his many accomplishments. Daniel will be attending the University of Chicago in the Fall.

GRANTS & AWARDS


The Pelham Art Center received a grant of $1,500 to support installation of a rotating series of public art installations in the Pelham Art Center’s open courtyard, a free workshop led by the artist, and educational discussion on the benefits of public art. Lynn Honeysett, Executive Director, accepted the grant and thanked the Junior League of Pelham for support of its budding public art program.

Hutchinson Elementary School PTA received a grant of $1,000 for purchase of books for a new Early Literacy Center for K-2 students at the Hutchinson Elementary School Library. The grant will expand the selection of easy readers, beginning chapter books, and quality non-fiction books for emergent readers, with particular emphasis on titles related to the Science and Social Studies curriculum.

The JLP is proud to support these five deserving organizations which provide our community with diverse yet valuable services spanning childhood education, environmental protection, and cultural enrichment. Together, we aim to continue enhancing Pelham for all community members.

Barbara Neus, of Ladies of Charity of the Pelhams, displays handmade layette items made possible by the Junior League's grant.

The Junior League of Pelham has an enduring tradition of improving our community: promoting education, healthy families, and a better living environment for over 70 years. The fundamental way the JLP makes a difference is through an annual grant program that over the years has helped many key Pelham non-for-profits—from The Picture House to the Pelham Public Library—to better serve the needs of the community.

Proudly recognizing the 2014 grant recipients, the JLP hosted an awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 to present the grants. JLP President 2013-2014 Tyson Newton-Stephens, Community Outreach VP Valerie Micciche, and Community and Public Affairs Co-Chair Kathy Ellis were pleased to award grants totaling $5,000 to five dynamic organizations:

The Pelham Children’s Center is a small not-for-profit Early Child Care and Education Center that offers high quality and developmentally appropriate childcare, education and enrichment programs to a culturally and economically diverse group of children. The JLP’s grant of $1,500 provides funding for a children’s music enrichment program to enhance the daily curriculum and overall program of the Pelham Children’s Center.

The Ladies of Charity of the Pelhams is devoted to women’s and children’s causes. This group knits, crochets and distributes handmade mittens, blankets, and other items as part of their “Layette Program” that provides these items to children in need. Barbara Neus accepted the grant on behalf of the organization and showcased several beautiful handmade items made by the group’s members. The grant of $500 will be used to buy yarn and fabric.

Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams (EcoPel) is a grassroots, non-partisan organization that aims to serve as the umbrella body for all interested groups within the villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor that have environmental goals. EcoPel intends to educate and inform, as well as to provide resources that will aid in environmental initiatives that directly benefit the community. The $500 grant from the Junior League of Pelham funded an Earth Day screening of the documentary film Plastic Paradise, in conjunction withwith The Picture House.

Attending the Junior League of Pelham's grants presentation were Valerie Micciche, Kathy Ellis, Barbara Neus (Ladies of Charity of the Pelhams), Tyson Newton Stephens, Lynn Honeysett (Pelham Art Center), Rosemary Maggiore (Hutchinson School PTA Co-President), and Carla Tarazi (Hutchinson School Principal).

The JLP 2014:

CommunityGrantRecipients

BUSINESS & UPDATES


WELCOME: Tyson Newton StephensWELCOME REMARKS: Tyson Newton Stephens

• Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda approved. • As part of the PACT Coalition, Tyson encourages all JLP members to attend the PACT meetings.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Valerie Micciche• EcoPel reached out to Valerie regarding a grant, however they did not yet have non-profit status. Agreed that we would hold the check or EcoPel would need a third party to accept the check.

• Valerie will be meting with project and committee chairs to check in.

• Should we look into projects where we can partner with other organizations? When we look into new projects, can we broaden our volunteer basis? Speak to Pelham Civics Society.

• Follow up with My Sisters’ Place for coat drive. Coat drive should be a standard DIAD project going forward. Linda Woodward suggested that Sustainers may be interested in taking over that project.

MEMBERSHIP: Joanna BoyleProvisional project is going well. Joanna provided a flow chart for the PR submission process to ease confusion. Membership chair asked if final training could be postponed until April – not possible because we are doing placement, perhaps push it back until beginning of March.

JANUARY GMM AGENDA: Tyson Newton Stephens • January GMM will be FULL! Joe Solimine will be guest speaker. We invited Prasanthi Yoga and Colleen Walsh (past president) to come to discuss health and fitness. We will also discuss the dues increase.

• We are still looking for a President-Elect. The idea of co-presidents is still on the table. One idea is to have a first year Active come in as an Assistant/Chief of Staff to the President. Would a Sustainer ever come back to be a President? We could request nominations at the January GMM. • Ask 5th years to stay on for another year so we can build up our numbers (incentive: give women their first choice for placement).

• Remind members of Amazon Smile Program (0.5% of anything you buy on Amazon goes to the JLP) and that Grants/Project Proposals are due on 1/25/14.

JANUARY GMM AGENDA: Tyson Newton Stephens • January GMM will be FULL! Joe Solimine will be guest speaker. We invited Prasanthi Yoga and Colleen Walsh (past president) to come to discuss health and fitness. We will also discuss the dues increase.

• We are still looking for a President-Elect. The idea of co-presidents is still on the table. One idea is to have a first year Active come in as an Assistant/Chief of Staff to the President. Would a Sustainer ever come back to be a President? We could request nominations at the January GMM. • Ask 5th years to stay on for another year so we can build up our numbers (incentive: give women their first choice for placement).

• Remind members of Amazon Smile Program (0.5% of anything you buy on Amazon goes to the JLP) and that Grants/Project Proposals are due on 1/25/14.

TREASURER REPORT: Melissa Mulrooney Deighton Justification for Dues Increase - (1) AJLI raised dues $4 in 2011 and $4 in 2012 so we need to raise as well, (2) Our current dues are less than neighboring Leagues and (3) our current revenue does not cover our expenses. Melissa suggested a $20 increase for active members and a $10 for Sustainers. Advised Board members to reach out to advisees to attend the January GMM to vote or to submit their absentee ballots so we can get 2/3 vote.

COMMUNICATIONS: Anna Ross • Anna updated the guidelines and is asking for help to disseminate that information to the project chairs. There is a different process for Provisionals than Actives. • Getting Started • PR Process • Social Media Guidelines • Communications Channels and Deadlines • Material Guidelines • Communications Council Roles and Responsibilities

• Anna wants to re-do the website. We’d like to try to fix the duplication problem (contact information, calendar information, etc.)

FUND DEVELOPMENT: Sandy Iyer-Horan• Recap of Light Up Pelham: Total Revenue is $10,750. It was quite labor intensive. Business luminaries did not have a great impact on the street. Will need to re-evaluate.

• Spring fundraising ideas are (1) Filmmaking Class at Picture House, (2) Kids event at the Townhouse or Huguenot, (3) Spring Food and Wine Festival and (4) Celebrity Event (book signing, lecture, reading, movie screening).

• We should have representation at the Street Fairs. • We should come up with one Vision (ex. Pelham Revitalization). We also need to consider our committees, because many of them don’t align with that vision (are not affecting the Pelham community directly).

WELCOME - Tyson Newton Stephens• Motion to approve the Consent Agenda approved. • Motion to approve Jessica DeDomenico as PE and Nancy Hawkins as PEE approved.

FUND DEVELOPMENT: Sandy Iyer-Horan• April 27 is spring fundraising event. Targeting younger age group. Zev, crafts, snacks. Recruit Provisional members to assist in planning and execution of event.

TREASURER REPORT: Melissa Mulrooney Deighton • In the process of signing contract with Sustainer Carolyn Cullen for rent at Huguenot Church. Payment will be $75 instead of $465 quarterly.

• Budget planning for next year. Most committee/project chairs returned budget requests. Need to determine which projects will run next year and what the fundraising goals are.

• Question from Library Partners Project chair. Library would like to install electrical outlets for charging IPads. Board agreed.

VISION DISCUSSION: Tyson Newton StephensTyson would like to define our vision. We need a compelling vision that focuses on Pelham improvement. Strengthening our community and improving the lives ofchildren in Pelham. Focus on Pelham revitalization and the needs in our community that we were are not aware of. Examples: (1) Eradicating hunger in community, (2) Computers and musical instruments to students in need, (3) Mentor students who want to go to college and assist with applications and (4) Provide shoes and clothes for children in Pelham.

• Chamber of Commerce would like us to do another Night out in Pelham. Partnerships are the future in philanthropy. Start with an issue. Collaborate with other non-profits, especially the Pelham Civics. Perhaps do an event with them?

• Comments from Valerie Micciche – we need to pick a theme - Commerce, cleaning up downtown and tie it up into signature project.

• Comments from Anna Ross – we need projects that are very visible to the community such as past projects Weihman park and Julianne’s playground. Start with Pelham. Needs to be inspirational. Clear link in our minds. Needs to have a lasting impact in the community. League needs to be energized.

• Work with other non-profits to get a pulse on what’s happening in our community. Valerie believes it would be not be good for Community Rountable – needs to be a smaller group discussion and very focused. Need a coalition with Civics and PACT. We are too small.

NOMINATING & PLACEMENT DISCUSSION: Tyson Newton Stephens and Jennifer Anderson

• Board reviewed Organizational Chart and agreed that leadership roles need to be reduced. Tyson had a call with Carol Scott to discuss issues. Board decided to re-brand Project Research & Development as Vision Development. Activities and Social Committee was removed and the annual dinner will be handled by Programs & Education. Board members will continue to serve as advisors next year. Eliminated requirement that President work on a project/committee. Resource allocation and specific leadership roles were addressed.

• Push to keep 5th year actives from going Sustainer. • Ask Sustainers if they would like to work on active projects.

MEMBERSHIP: Joanna Boyle • Discussion regarding Provisional member resignation. Membership advisors to follow up with their advisees to make sure they are happy in the League.

• Provisional class of 17 members will be voted in at next GMM.

• Discussion of best location for GMMs. Feedback on Meridian space. Move meeting back to member’s houses? Suggestion made to bring back nametags.

COMMUNICATIONS: Anna Ross• Postings will be ready for distribution at Feb dinner meetings. Paper copies will be handed out and placed at the Library. Will move to 1x per year next year. Need Letter of Intent for the Postings designer.

• Need PR from the projects.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 7, 2014 FEBRUARY 7, 2014

MARCH 4, 2014

WELCOME - Tyson Newton Stephens• Motion to approve the Consent Agenda approved. • Officially welcome our new PE Jessica DeDomenico and PEE Nancy Hawkins

SUSTAINER: Linda Woodward• Sustainer meeting was week and Sustainer tree planting project was discussed. Board is not comfortable fundraising for the project. Consider scaling it down to a DIAD

• Former past presidents/ board members mentoring current board members.

• Will reach out to Sustainers re: board positions.

SIGNATURE PROJECT: Zoe Henriquez and Aisling Bier (Guests)• There is a strong possibility we might be able to get the project done this year. We’ve been moving along


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• Speak with Pelham government officials about collaboration on these and other community projects

• Why should we create a committee focused on improving the town of Pelham? • Acknowledge requests of league members who want to dedicate their time to improving the town as a whole • Accomplishments visible to the community • Good for community awareness of what the JLP puts money of fundraisers towards • Increase attendance at fundraisers from non JLP members • Create a more welcoming, aesthetically pleasing downtown to increase foot traffic and generate more revenue for town businesses

FUND DEVELOPMENT: Sandy Iyer Horan We were unable to secure the space for a family-themed fundraiser. One of the co-chairs had a great idea for a non-event: higher end items in a silent auction and they are fleshing out the details. Discussion as to whether we should go in this direction in light of recent Signature Project news. We should get a table at the Street Fair.

TREAUSURER REPORT: Melissa Mulrooney Deighton

• We have $43,000 in a Merrill Lynch Account opened in 1996 that is not gaining interest and has an annual fee. Motion approved to make authorized signatory of the account. Melissa suggests we move the money. If we want to invest it, we will need to put an investment policy in place.

• Conservatively need to keep $60,000 - $70,000 in reserve. We should probably keep our savings intact for the time being as a buffer.

TURNOVER DINNER: Tyson Newton Stephens/ Joanna Boyle • Board Turnover Dinner is May 6th and Annual Dinner is May 20th.

COMMUNICATIONS: Anna Ross Questionnaire: Will handle survey through the email. One bucket is for GMM’s and one is for expectations/hopes/ reasons for joining etc.

Location: Pelham Country ClubStarted: 7:30 p.m.

WELCOME: Tyson Newton Stephens Welcoming remarks and introduce guest speaker.

MERIDIAN RISK MANAGEMENT & JOAN SOLIMINE REAL ESTATE: Joe Solimine Sales Pitch 1) We love bringing non-profits into the Meridian space.2) Pitch for the Pelham Country Club - big drive to get new members. They’ve waived their initiation fee until March 21. 3) Tyson and I have been talking for a couple of years getting Meridian and Joan Solimine Real Estate involved with the JLP. Discussion of hyperlinks to our website where you’ll have access to our landing space to offer member’s discounted products. Over time we’ll build our relationship and support one another in each other’s endeavors. 4) If you know anyone who’s curious about the real estate business, let us know. Questions about discounts/products, speak to Jeanine Solimine.

RELAY FOR LIFE: Tyson Newton Stephens Relay for Life will be May 31st. Tyson & Alicia Brizzi are co-captaining the JLP team. We’d like people to come and walk with us from 6 pm – 6 am. It’s a great way to raise money for the American Cancer Association. We are walking this year on behalf of lost loved ones (Alicia’s grandmother, Dawn Hartman Bloise’s mom, Tyson’s father-in-law). Our goal is $1000.

PELHAM CIVICS ASSOCIATION: Joe Benefico & Larry Goldstein (Guest) Carol Scott said that the future of philanthropy is collaboration.Tyson introduces Joe Benefico and Larry Goldstein from the Pelham Civics Association – the male version of what we do. We’d love to partner with them moving forward in philanthropic endeavors. Joe Benefico is the current President of the Pelham Civics. He points out that the Civics has done everything under the radar, which isn’t a good thing. You need to advertise to gain awareness. Pelham has changed. Older people have moved out, younger people are moving in and don’t know what they do.

• Good Neighbor Program – We help people in the community who are struggling. We get all of our input from churches and school and provide short term assistance. We try to give them help for the holidays by donating Christmas and Thanksgiving food baskets and purchasing gifts for children.

• Help a Child / Save a Life Program – Started at the end of 2012. Through the Good Neighbors program, we saw that there are kids in Pelham behind the 8 ball because they don’t have a computer/ financial resources to succeed. They couldn’t afford application fees for colleges, couldn’t get homework done and weren’t capable of taking SAT prep classes because they didn’t save the money. We’ve raised $85k since we started. Held SAT prep classes (avg score has gone up between 150-200 points). Help with applications, donated about 20 computers. We pick up the college application fee for them). We give out 5 scholarships at the HS awards assembly – most are geared towards community service, though others are locally focused.

• Summer Olympics – Every June we have Summer Olympics for Grammar school kids (over 400 kids). Medals, T-shirts, snacks, etc. Usually do it the same day as Pelham street fair, which is June 7th this year. We could use the JLP’s help.

• Career Awareness – Program for HS sophomores. We bring professionals from community and outside in to team up with students (based on specialty). They spend 20 minutes together to learn more about the field that interests them. Will expand to Broadway producers, directors, etc.

• Benefit Golf Outing – Fundraiser/ Dinner dance at Pelham Country Club.

We’re always looking for members. There is a monthly meeting (we don’t penalize people for not showing up). We get new members by old members inviting them. Membership is $100/year (10 meetings + food). Meetings are always on a Wednesday. We have programs for elderly/senior citizens.

LEAGUE BUSINESS: Tyson Newton Stephens• Reminder to PAY YOUR DUES! • Introduce New Active Members: Emily Aronoff, Kimberly Davis, Laurie Ferrara, Carol Fleming, Diana Freeland, Noopur Garg, Erin Ginsburg, Romina Levy, Courtney Maron, Sharon Chen, Lidia McCarthy, Amy Moore, Jenny Ngan-Heelan, Liz Perreten, Lauren Rogener, Silmara Sucena and Sylvia Wong. They had amazing Provisional Project and we’re really excited to have them join our active membership!

MEMBERSHIP: Joanna Boyle • We have 61 Active Members for next year, 2 Active Transitional Member and 1 LOA. Of the 5th year active, 5-7 are potentially staying active and 6 are going sustainer.

• We added a new committee, Vision Development (helping people within the community, improving downtown, etc.). It will be in planning stages next year. Programs and Education will be combined with Activities and Social.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

steadily and doing a lot of research. Designer Fred Martin is available and the cost estimate is under what we have in reserve. He thinks it’s a great space and doesn’t anticipate issues. He has a book of images for ideas that can be incorporated into the center: benches, tables, stepping stones, archway, bridge. He shares the vision of what we wanted for this project. We are moving ahead with Fred to get more solid plans and estimates.

• We will likely need to do additional fundraising, and we would like to make this a community effort. Such as kids bring a penny/ dollar as a “buy in” to feel like they’re contributors. We need to recognize contributors.

• Lynn Honeysett (Pelham Arts Center) wants to utilize the park to demonstrate Art in the Park ). Need to start publicity blitz right away. Suzanne Mutti would like them to go before the Village of Pelham Board on March 19th to present the plan for approval.

• Are there any liability issues? Liability would be on the village to fence it off, but the goal is to install the fence at the same time as the playground. Public should be made aware of it so that they have an opportunity to attend the meeting and ask questions.

• What should the name of the park be? Who decides the name (board, community?). Tyson suggests coming up with three and have them presented at the next GMM. Melissa brought up the point that we can’t have two fundraising functions at the same time. Would need to repurpose the Spring Fundraiser (unless we explicitly state that the fundraiser is for all Junior League projects, including the Signature Project). MEMBERSHIP: Joanna Boyle

• Proposed Board Slate • Jessica DeDomenico – President • Nancy Hawkins – PE • Janine Yorio – Fund Development • Dawn Hartman Bloise - Community Outreach • Melissa Mulrooney Deighton – Treasurer

• Anna Ross – PR • Membership – Joanna Boyle • Secretary – ___________ • Sustainer-at-Large – ______

• Proposed Reconfiguration of Certain Committees and define Vision Development Committee

• Internal/ Personal Focus – Pelham Schools and Pelham Families • Instrument rentals for needy children – work with PACT to deliver money to families for rentals • Povide food and other essentials for needy families • Mentor HS girls applying to college

• External/ Visible Focus – Community Revitalization • Improvement of downtown storefronts • Plantings/hanging planters/flowers • Useful seating for open grass area across from ice cream shop on Wolf’s Lane

GMM MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 18, 2014


BUSINESS & UPDATES

NOMINATING & PLACEMENT: Jennifer Anderson and Alice Gesky Board Slate for Next Year : Jessica DeDomenico (President) Nancy Hawkins (PE) Anna Ross (Coomunications VP) Joanna Boyle (Membership VP) Dawn Hartman Bloise (Community Outreach) Melissa Mulrooney Deighton (Treasurer) Noopur Garg (Chief of Staff)Fund Development VP (open) Secretary (open) Sustainer-at-Large (open)Other open leadership roles are Business Manager, Signature Project Co-Chair and Community and Public Affairs Co-Chair.

PROJECT UPDATES: Various Members• Backpack Program – Supports the Boys/Girls Club of New Rochelle. Identify 25 that receive subsidized lunches who need food during the weekend. Get food and deliver to Boys/Girls Club. Work in groups of 2. Drop off takes all of 15 minutes (3 times per year). You receive a rough guideline of what type of food to get and try to make it healthy.

• Pelham Library Partners – Library story hour on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Part of the program is getting new ideas so the kids don’t get bored (music, instruments, etc.) Small budget allotted. The other part is finding out what the library needs for other age groups (we bought the library some ipads that were loaded with apps for kids). On the committee you read 1 time/month.

• Teen Improv Night – This is our second year. Last year, 6 kids signed up and 60 kids were in the audience. This year, we have a small committee that has met 3 times. A trained comedian gives the workshops and we work with PACT. There are 3 kids involved this year. There will be 3 workshops and they will have a performance with 2 professional comedians. It’s for teens only. TAB has a Teen Movie Night that will happen after the Improv Night. Volunteers from the HS will be ushers, etc. Maybe we can do the project 2 times/year.

• County Harvest Food Rescue Run – Pick up for food that would normally be thrown out and deliver it to shelters or food kitchens where people can use it. We do this every 8 weeks. Our pick up is at Restaurant Depot in Mt. Vernon. They load up the car with food that may not look super fresh, but is still good. Doesn’t cost JLP any money.• DIAD/DIAN – We met once at the beginning of the year to talk about what DIAD/DIAN is, but everything else has been through email. It’s everything else that doesn’t fall into one of the other programs. This year we did the CSA (food drive and pie baking for Thanksgiving), holiday gift donations to students at Yonkers school, My Sisters’ Place baskets, Pelham Children’s Center Pumpkin Fest, Pelham Expo fashion show, Light Up Pelham and Oktoberfest. It’s fairly easy to organize.

SIGNATURE PROJECT: Aisling Bier & Zoe Henriquez

• We have a lot of updates since the last time we presented. We have moved fast and furiously in the last two months. We have an incredible partner, Susan Mutti, who is a Sustainer and understands our needs. Two years ago we voted as a league that we would work with the Village of Pelham to develop and fund a play area for children across the street from Pelham Picture House. What started initially as a fundraising campaign has really developed to be an ownership campaign. We have a league with a lot of children so this is a project that is near and dear to our hearts).

• We are working with the premier company that does this type of natural playground focused on exploratory play. It’s an opportunity to interact with nature and use the imagination. It is still going to be a fundraising campaign. Trying to figure out ways to get kids involved in the fundraising efforts. Give the kids some ownership into the park. It was by accident that we met Fred Martin,but everything was in place (he had time, means, understood our needs, etc.). Village is so happy to help us with this endeavor. The space will be away from the street and creates a great natural play structure. They will use natural materials with synthetics (very sturdy and cost effective – entire project will come in on a budget).

• The intention is that this park will be one of the ten things that will draw people to the town of Pelham. It’s really important for the league to come together and show our support of this project which is finally gaining momentum and which we hope will bring people to downtown Pelham. We are hoping to get this done by end of summer. We definitely have the budget to get this started, but we’ll be putting together fundraising. efforts for the next phases of the project. We anticipate that it will cost roughly $50,000 (before fencing, etc.). Target age is up to elementary age ( up to 10 years old) This can be integral to reinvigorating downtown Pelham. There will be opportunities to offer recognition to people who donate. We need to name the park.

CLOSING REMARKS: Tyson Newton Stephens Thank you to Zoe and Aisling for all of your hard work and dedication to this project. They have worked very hard.If you’re interested in walking for Relay for Life let one of us know.

• Secretary: Emily Aronoff• Treasurer: Melissa Mulrooney Deighton • Communications VP: Anna Ross • Community Outreach VP: Dawn Hartman Bloise • Fund Development VP: Valerie Micciche • Membership VP: Joanna Boyle • Sustainer at Large: TBD • Seconded by Anna Ross. Motion to approve Board Slate for 2014/2015 – PASSED

VOTE – PROJECT SLATE Motion brought by Melissa MulroonEy Deighton to approve the Project Slate: Teen Improv, Pelham Library Partners, Backpack Program, County Harvest Food Rescue Seconded by Monica Mullan. Motion to approve Project Slate for 2014/2015 – PASSED

REMARKS FROM INCOMING PRESIDENT: Jessica DeDomenico Jessica discussed her motivation for becoming president. Everything that makes Pelham so great, JLP has had a hand in. Give as much as you can next year! Special recognition to all those members who could have gone sustainer this year but are staying active. Special Recognition to Monica Mullan for her 12 years of JL service.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Tyson Newton Stephens • Relay for Life Team – join our team on May 31st. • Street Fair – June 7th. JLP will have a table. Educate public about Adventure Park / recruit for new membership.

• Discussion on what keeps you in the League? Learning experience, training, civic duty, social aspects, powerful organization, who else would do things in town if we didn’t do it, we take projects from inception to completion,

SIGNATURE PROJECT: Aisling Bier, Zoe Henriquez, Joanna Boyle, Liz Perreten Co-Chairs were at the Village Trustee meeting. At the last meeting, the Village voted to approve working with the contractor and there were several concerns from one family who owns three homes near the proposed location of the park. The Village continues to support our project and is on board with addressing all legitimate issues (etc. security, trash). The Trustees did not vote to approve the project tonight.

We need to show our support of the Park. Fill the room, email the Village Trustees, speak to your friends and do the same. The tone has been so negative at the meetings and we need to show that there are residents who support the project. Co-Chairs will work with Communications VP to put a plan in action re: letter writing. We also need to do more business outreach.

GMM MEETING MINUTES

at the museum. Gala on May 10th to celebrate 100th year. Special Membership deal of $100 for Heritage membership.

LEAGUE BUSINESS: Tyson Newton Stephens• Reminder to pay dues.• Annual Dinner, May 20th at Infusion.• June 15 Postings deadline.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Valerie Micciche & Kathy EllisCommunity Grant Recipients1. Pelham Art Center, Lynn Honnesett - $1,500. Fund the temporary installation of a public art exhibit in the Pelham Art Center’s open courtyard, with a free workshop led by the artist and an educational talk or panel on the benefits of public art. PAC has changed its programming based on Provisional Class survey. There has been an increase in attendance in public programs. PAC would also like to do public art down Wolfs Lane in the green space and provide empty storefronts with pop-up art.2. Pelham Children’s Center - $1,500. Provide funding for a children’s music enrichment program – weekly artist to come in. 3. Hutchinson School PTA, Carla Tarazi (principal) & Rosemary Maggiore (PTA Co-President) - $1,000. Purchase books for K-3 students for Early Literacy Center at the Library. 4. Ladies of Charity of the Pelhams, Barbara Neus - $500. Purchase yarn for hand crocheted baby blankets for their “Layette Program” for young women and children in need. 5. EcoPel – Fund an Earth Day event and screening of the film “Plastic Paradise” at the Picture House.

NOMINATING & PLACEMENT: Melissa Mulrooney Deighton for Jennifer Anderson & Alisy Gesky who were not in attendanceA special ebalst will be distributed for the awards given at the Annual Dinner: Volunteer of the Year Award (active member), Elizabeth I. Junod Award (sustaining member) and Felicia Brewer Award (provisional member).

TREASURER REPORT: Melissa Mulrooney Deighton 2014/15 Budget Proposal

• Account Balances as of April 17, 2014 • Discussion of Proposed Budget • Reminder to pay dues. 2nd Dues notice will be sent out next week. $10 late fee.

• Reminder to submit expense reports by 5/31

VOTE – BOARD SLATE Motion brought by Melissa Mulrooney Deighton to approve the Board Slate.

• President: Jessica DeDomenico • President-Elect: Nancy Hawkins

APRIL 22, 2014

Location: One Wolf's LaneStarted: 7:30 pm Guest speakers from Bartow-Pell, Sherry Donovan & Cynthia Brown (past JLP president) gave an update on the Museum. Brief history and current programs offered


BUSINESS & UPDATES

TD Operating Checking $40,646.78TD Operating Money Market $146,536.80TD Signature Project Checking $18,033.15TD Signature Project Money Market $146,536.80Merrill Lynch Account $0.00TOTAL $351,753.53

Junior League of PelhamAccount balances as of September 1, 2014

REVENUE EXPENSES (continued)

IN-‐01 Membership Dues (1) 23,766.00$ Community Affairs OutreachIN-‐02 Provisional Dues (2) 2,400.00$ CA-‐01 Community Affairs Roundtable 400.00$ IN-‐03 Fundraising 25,000.00$ CA-‐02 Community Relations 1,500.00$

Oktoberfest CA-‐03 Community Grants Program 5,000.00$ Light Up Pelham CA-‐04 Public Affairs (Leg. breakfast) 350.00 Additional Fundraiser CA-‐05 Scholarship 2,000.00$

IN-‐04 Advertising 4,000.00$ CA-‐06 NYSPAC dues 200.00$ IN-‐05 Interest Income 500.00$ CA-‐07 NYSPAC conference 750.00$ IN-‐06 Miscellaneous -‐$ Total Community Outreach Expenses 10,200.00$ IN-‐07 Holiday Party -‐$ IN-‐08 Annual Dinner -‐$ IN-‐09 Transfer from Surplus 10,000.00$ Outreach Projects

Total Revenue 65,666.00$ OP-‐01 Signature Project -‐$ OP-‐02 Backpack Program 10,000.00$ OP-‐03 Pelham Library Partners 1,500.00$

EXPENSES OP-‐04 County Harvest Food Rescue -‐$ OP-‐05 PACT/Picture House Teen Improv 3,000.00$

Administrative OP-‐06 Done in a Day 3,000.00$ AD-‐01 Financial Review & Taxes 2,000.00$ OP-‐07 Provisional Project 1,200.00$ AD-‐02 Tax filing fees 120.00$ Total Outreach Projects Expenses 18,700.00$ AD-‐03 Rent 300.00$ AD-‐04 Insurance 3,200.00$ AD-‐05 Admin Supplies 600.00$ Volunteer Training & DevelopmentAD-‐06 Postage 750.00$ VT-‐01 Conferences 5,500.00$ AD-‐07 Credit Card fees 1,100.00$ TrainingAD-‐08 Banking fees 100.00$ VT-‐02 New Member 800.00$

Total Administrative Expenses 8,170.00$ VT-‐03 Sustainers 500.00$ VT-‐04 Current Membership 2,000.00$

Communications VT-‐05 Board 400.00$ CM-‐01 Postings 1,800.00$ VT-‐06 Programs & Education 1,200.00$ CM-‐02 E-‐Blast 120.00$ VT-‐07 AJLI Dues (3) 10,674.75$ CM-‐03 Web/Volunteer Matters 2,700.00$ Total Training & Development Expenses 21,074.75$ CM-‐04 Membership Directory 400.00$ CM-‐05 Technology 250.00$ CM-‐06 Public Relations (thank yous) 100.00$

Total Communications Expenses 5,370.00$ TOTAL REVENUE 65,666.00$ TOTAL EXPENSES 65,164.75$

Membership Services NET POSITION 501.25$ MS-‐01 Sustainers 750.00$ MS-‐02 President's Fund 500.00$ MS-‐03 Membership Recognition 150.00$ MS-‐06 New Member Recruitment 250.00$

Total Membership Services Expenses 1,650.00$

NOTES:(1) Membership dues assumes 59 actives @ $124 and 175 sustainers @ $94. % Exp Spent on Programs 77%(2) Provisional dues assumes 15 provisionals @ $160. Program Target 65%(3) Assumes 237 members @$43 and 15 provisionals at $32.25.

JLP 2014/15 Proposed Operating Budget

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KUDOS CORNERSPECIAL RECOGNITION GOES TO THOSE JLP MEMBERS WHO GO THE EXTRA MILE!

To Suzanne Dudek, Kathy Ellis and any “mystery readers” for reading at the Pelham Library this summer when the Library asked for help.

To Aisling Bier and Zoe Henriquez for making amazing strides on the Signature Project.

To Kelly Brown for working on the Oktoberfest event.

To all amazing JLPers who stay active and engaged beyond their 5 required years: Jessica DeDomenico, Valerie Micciche, Kathy Ellis, Monica Mullan, Dana Bober and Ruby Rey.

To incredible editorial duo Dawn Hartman Bloise and Nancy Hawkins for working tirelessly all year to make JLP news seen and heard around Pelham.

The Board extends special thanks to Anna Ross, Diana Freeland and Sylvia Wong for working during the summer to pull together this issue of Postings.

To Marjorie Shaw, Joanna, Boyle, Lidia McCarthy, Tyson Newton Stephens, Jessica DeDomenico, Nancy Hawkins and Emily Aronoff for representing JLP at the Memorial Day parade.

To JLP award recipients: Mary Beth Fisher, Xaira Ferrara, Aisling Bier. We look up to you!

To Melissa Mulrooney Deighton for setting up, coordinating and manning the JLP table at the Pelham Street Fair, along with Nancy Hawkins, Tyson Newton Stephens, Anna Ross, Ervina Meehan, and Kimberly Davis who worked the street fair.

To Provisional class for organizing a memorable fun-filled event at the Pelham Art Center. We are very happy you joined the League.

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