Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
Annual Report
2012-2013
PRESIDENT
FUNCTION
To serve as chief executive officer of the League; to preside at all general meetings of record, Board
of Directors meetings, and any Executive Committee meetings; and to serve as an ex-officio member
of all committees except the Nominating and the admissions function of the
Admissions/Provisional Committee; to create, with the approval of the Board, other committees as
are deemed necessary and to assign their duties; to serve as the official representative of the Junior
League of Lake Charles, Inc., at community functions; to sign all contracts and obligations
authorized by the membership and to perform all other duties usually pertaining to the office.
PROCEDURE
The following is a brief outline of the year’s activities with special attention to those items not
discussed in the annual reports of the committees. The president’s task is to lead, to advise, to
cheerlead, to support, and to manage the activities and accomplishments of the League. The
individual successes belong to the committees that worked to make them realities. A more detailed
report will be found in the annual reports of the various committees.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
 Funded and staffed six community projects – Done in a Day, Kids in the Kitchen,
That’s My Bag, Life Lessons 101, Liberty Belles and Lego Motion.
 Transitioned focus from Projects to Issues. Project Development was renamed
Program Development based on a unanimous vote of the general membership.
o The League is striving to develop comprehensive programming in
collaboration with other community leaders and non-profit organizations
focused on one or two particular community needs, rather than various
“projects” so that the league can have a greater impact in Lake Charles.
o A task force was created to ensure its activities make the greatest impact and
began meeting in the Spring of 2012 to strategize and provide
recommendations on how to smoothly transition to an issue-driven
organization.
o The group developed a visual representation of the mission-driven impact
model, which has appeared at meetings and many League-sponsored events,
and in various publications.
o The impact model provides a way for the members of the League, as well the
community, to easily see the League’s VISION.
o The task force also provided ideas on how to communicate and explain the
impact model, how to incorporate it into strategic planning, and
restructure/rename committees to best reflect it.
 The League is excited about the transition to the issue-based model and looks forward
to its continuing rollout across the organization this year and into 2014.
 One support committee and four programs were proposed for approval through the
program development approval process – Impact Support, Healthy Choices, Fostering
Families, Leadership Development and Funding of the Leader in Me Program at
Maplewood Middle PK4-8th. All programs passed.
 Based on recommendation on Program Development Lego Motion and HELPing
Hands were not proposed on the YES/NO ballot.
 Served as a member of the Community Coordinating Council to evaluate/assess
ongoing projects.
 Participated on the Issue Based Community Impact Task Force.
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 Represented the JLLC at various community functions.
 The Non-Profit Development Series continued for the third year with sessions such
as: The Collaboration Challenge, Fund Development in Tough Financial Times and
the Civic Engagement Institute. These events built capacity, promoted voluntarism,
trained volunteers and developed the potential of civic leaders in the community!
 Program Development researched funding the Leader in Me Program and
recommended funding $80,000 in honor of the league’s 80th anniversary. The general
membership approved and the school board selected Maplewood Elementary as the
recipient of the funds.
FINANCE/WAYS & MEANS
 Contracted with Digital Cheetah to purchase new website modules for Donor
Management and Merchant Corner. Allowing the processes for donations and
Mistletoe and Moss to be updated.
 Secured donations through solicitations by the Resource Development Committee.
 Recognized donors through thank you letters facilitated through the Resource
Development committee.
 Annual Appeal Cards were enclosed in the Mistletoe and Moss invitations mailed to
sustainers, donors and public officials.
 Held 20th Annual Mistletoe & Moss fundraiser in November 2012.
 Held 11th Annual Leaguers and Links Golf Tournament in March 2013.
 Continued promotion and sales of our cookbook, Marshes To Mansions, Treasured Recipes
of Southwest Louisiana.
 Awarded 10 “Branch Out and Grow” grants to area teachers for a total of $10,000.
 Updated dues notices as an invitation to join the League for the 2013-2014 year. The
Impact Model and Mission were highlighted.
 Enclosed an Annual Appeal card was enclosed highlighting the Issue of Healthy
Choices- describing the FIT KIDS program. The annual appeal provided an
opportunity for members to donate to the Annual Fund in Honor or Memory of a
League Member.
 Based on an Advisory Planning and Bylaws study the membership approved amending
the bylaws to allow a member with a permanent illness to be granted Emeritus status
with the approval of the board.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING
 Attended Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, May 2011
 Attended Area V Fly-in in New Orleans, LA, March 2011.
 Attended Fall Conference in Baltimore, MD, September 2011
 Attended Winter Leadership Conference in Houston, TX, January 2012
 Attended Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA as Delegate B, April 2012.
 Planning to attend Annual Conference in Washington, DC as Delegate A, May 2013
 Conducted 2011-2012 transition conferences with board members and chairs, spring
2012.
 Contracted with AJLI to have board members, chairs, asst chairs, Provisionals, and
incoming Mistletoe and Moss committee members take the Birkman Method
Personality Assessment.
o AJLI and many Leagues use the Birkman to train members and develops civic
leaders. The Birkman Method® is a motivational, behavioral and interest
evaluation consisting of a 298-question personality assessment and a series of
related report sets. Over eighty league members participated in the Birkman
this year. Karen Hennings workshops facilitated team building, leadership
development, and interpersonal conflict resolution.
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 Planned and conducted leadership retreat in June 2012 and Winter Leadership in
February 2013 with the assistance of facilitators Karen Henning and Vicki Clark.
o Vicki Clark focused on Mission Driven Voluntarism, Developing the
Potential of Women, Member Engagement through meetings that excite and
motivate, the important role the chair has in the member’s league experience,
and the LOGIC model.
 During the mid-year check in Willie Mount spoke to League Leaders
emphasizing the important role of sustaining advisors.
 Vicki Clark facilitated a discussion that celebrated accomplishments,
identified challenges and next steps, as well as support needed.
 Proposed a change to the membership agreement removing the 3 hour cookbook
workshift and adding a training and development credit. This change was voted on
and approved by the membership in October 2012.
o Monthly Training and Development opportunities were listed on the website
and included in the printed monthly agenda packets.
o Financial obligations were also amended from $70 to $80 and to include all
fundraisers as well as donations to the annual fund.
 May 2012-April 2013 Planned and chaired monthly general and board meetings.
 Developed yearly calendar and topics focusing on leadership for membership
education/training.
 Participated in evaluation of League administrative assistant.
 Attended Association Advisory Committee meeting, September 2012.
COMMUNICATION
 Published annual issue of Bayou Echoes, distributed to all members, Area V Leagues,
community partners, supporters, and donors.
 Updated and published three issues of Stable Talk for league communications and
public awareness of the issues the League is addressing. Made sure that the Stable Talk
mailing list included our community partners.
 Wrote monthly articles for Stable Talk and articles for annual issue of Bayou Echoes.
 Worked with JLLC secretary and Communications VP to compile the 2012-2013
yearbook. The 2012-2013 yearbook is a spiral bound user-friendly format of and the
annual report is online at www.jllc.net.
 Sent thank you notes to committee chairs and leaders for volunteer efforts.
 Worked with Technology committee to send out the Bayou Blast, our monthly email
blast served as a reminder of general meetings. Also sent the monthly meeting
agendas to the committee and provided information needed for the meeting
powerpoint.
 Coordinated “hot sheet” for each general meeting agenda packet, which contained
pertinent information submitted by committee chairs and leadership.
 Helped with transition to Digital Cheetah, participating in conference calls and
scheduled two visits July 2012 and February 2013 with Digital cheetah consultant and
League Leaders.
 Provided suggestions of posts to our JLLC Facebook page and the AJLI website in
coordination with our Public Relations chair.
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
 Contracted with Digital Cheetah to obtain the Placement Module for Digital Cheetah,
improving the placement committee’s documentation, communication, and
procedures.
 Helped Plan September Small Group Home Meetings with Placement Advisors.
Advisors were assigned to committees within the league. Placement advisors took
time to meet each of their advisees while eating pizza. During the business part of the
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meeting member engagement/training and development were discussed. The
following roundtable discussion took place in each home.
o Discussion setting the tone for the areas of focus this year:
 What does league training and development mean to you?
 How have you developed from league experiences?
 What can the league do to help you develop?
 What types of training would you like?
 Issue Based Community Impact Model
 Review of proposed changes to the Membership Agreement
The transition to Issue Based Community Impact allowed the League to adopt a new
Impact Model and Vision.
The Impact model served as a guide for Member
Development; ultimately it is through our own member development that our
community goals are accomplished.
o A key component in transitioning to the impact model is the integration of
the League’s community programming with its placement committee. Because
the League relies upon the talents of members to achieve a desired impact, the
task force provided recommendations for a revised placement interview,
stressing the importance of placement advisors better knowing their advisees.
The new interview process will lead to deeper relationships, so members can
develop their potential and discover leadership skills both in-League and in
the community.
The focus of the year was Developing the Potential of Women. Contracted with
speakers recommended by AJLI to speak to the League throughout the year:
o Karen Henning (Birkman Method) Self Awareness and Awareness of others
spoke to Board Members, all League Leaders and facilitated the Provisional
Bootcamp
o Vicki Clark(Collaboration Challenge, Mission Driven Voluntarism) developing
a deeper understanding of The League’s Mission and movement to Issue
Based Impact. Vicki spoke to the board, League Leaders-June and February,
the IBCI Task Force, the general membership and facilitated a non-profit
sector development session.
o Carol Scott (Mission based Fund Development) Carol was in Lake Charles for
five days and met with Past Presidents, Resource Development, Finance
Council, Planned Giving Task Force, the Board, the general membership,
Children’s Museum, and facilitated a non-profit sector development session.
o Naomi Chavez-Peters (Developing the Potential of Women/Civic
Engagement) worked with several League Leaders, toured Oak Park
elementary and spoke to the general membership
o Anne Barab (Love your work, Love your life) spoke to Oak Park, Dolby and
Maplewood Teachers as well as at the May Meeting.
Local Speakers attended the April Split Meeting: Ann Barilleaux, from the
Chamber/SWLA Economic Alliance spoke about the Upcoming Economic Boom in
SWLA and 2012 JLLC scholarship winner Callie Berwick spoke about her experience
as a freshman and participation in the Teen Leadership program.
Welcomed new transfers to JLLC by correspondence, and/or recognition at general
meetings.
Highlighted committees in Stable Talk to educate membership.
Gave a “State of the League” address to past presidents at the AAC meeting.
Sent delegates to AJLI conferences and ODI training.
Invited prospective members to provisional membership and elected provisionals to
active membership.
Approved ads promoting the League’s impact in our community including a feature
article.
Signed Certificate of Membership for all new Active members.
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PERSONNEL
Amanda McElveen (President), Stephanie Karpovs (President-Elect), Charlotte McCann
(Communications Vice President), Mallory Wall Padgett (Community Vice President), Jennifer
Templet (Finance Vice President), Michelle Edwards (Membership Vice President), and Willie
Mount (Sustainer Advisor)
Amanda McElveen
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PRESIDENT-ELECT
FUNCTION
To assist the president in the overall administration of the League and to assume the duties of the
president in the president’s absence; to serve as Association Advisory Committee Chairperson; to
act as liaison between the Junior League of Lake Charles and the Association of Junior Leagues
International, to serve as the SPAC representative at state SPAC meetings.
PROCEDURE
The following outlines the year's activities. The president-elect's task is to support the president and
to plan and prepare for the following year through her participation in the planning, placement, and
project development functions of the League.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
 Participated in board and general meetings.
 Attended summer leadership retreat where the leadership received training on the Birkman
Method of communication.
 Participated in Active of the Year Committee, Finance Council, Placement Committee,
Community Council, Community Impact Task Force and Personnel Committee.
 Served as chairperson of the Association Advisory Committee, which met in September, 2012.
 Served as Council Director of Planning Council, which included Advisory Planning & Bylaws
and Strategic Planning committees.
 Began making plans for 80th anniversary year (2013-2014) with chairperson of 80th anniversary
committee and reached out to other leagues through Communication Exchange groupshare for
ideas for 80th anniversary planning and media tools.
 Presided over the November and April Day General Meetings.
 Attended Civic Engagement Institute in January that was hosted by the League, Family & Youth
Counseling Agency, Kids Can and Children & Families Network.
 Attended winter leadership retreat where leaders learned from Vicki Clark & Willie Mount and
shared their accomplishments, struggles and plans for the following year.
 Attended AJLI Fall leadership conference in Chicago IL in September.
 Attended Digital Cheetah training with consultant from the website provider.
 Attended ODI conference in Cleveland Ohio in October.
 Wrote Stable Talk articles to communicate AJLI issues and Planning thoughts.
 Attended 2012-2013 transitional conferences.
 Conducted 2013-2014 transitional conferences.
 Represented Junior League of Lake Charles at various community functions and served as the
league’s delegate to the Chamber SWLA.
 Spoke to the Provisionals at the Welcome Reception about the current activities of the JLLC.
 Appointed assistant chairpersons to serve as 2013-2014 committee chairpersons.
 Worked with the Placement to update the placement brochure.
 Held 2013-2014 Board Dinner and Leadership Retreat.
Stephanie Karpovs
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COMMUNITY VICE PRESIDENT
FUNCTION
To serve as a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors; to serve as Council
Director for the Community Coordinating Council; to oversee and have supervisory responsibility
for all community projects and Project Development; to oversee the administration of the Yes/No
Ballot to determine which projects have League approval for the Binding Ballot; to oversee the
disbursement of the Community Assistance Fund, with the approval of the Community
Coordinating Council; to serve as liaison to the Community Advisory Board; to serve as liaison to
the Della Krause Thielen Award Committee.
PROCEDURE
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Served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors as liaison to the Community
Coordinating Council, the Community Advisory Board, and the Della Krause Thielen
Award Committee.
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Held two meetings of the Community Advisory Board to educate and solicit feedback on
JLLC projects, to select Branch Out and Grow grant recipients, and to select the Della
Krause Thielen Award recipient at the spring meeting.
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Served as Council Director for the Community Coordinating Council, chairing ten meetings
of the Council which included training and development for council members.
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Supervision and review of current community projects (Done in a Day, Kids in the Kitchen,
That’s My Bag, Life Lessons 101 and Helping Hands).
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Supervision and review of the proposal process for new community projects to be staffed in
2013-14
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Led evaluation process for current community projects based on resources needed for the
project, people served, community impact, and membership satisfaction.
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Educated on current and proposed community programs
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Oversaw the alignment of the community programs to the three impact areas of the league.
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Administrated the Yes/No Ballot, recommended and obtained League approval for
Leadership Development, Healthy Choices, Impact Support, and Fostering Families
programs for the 2013-14 league year
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Selection and administration of ten Branch Out and Grow grants and two scholarships.
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Received and responded to correspondence related to any community activity.
PERSONNEL
COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL: Mallory Padgett, Kari Hankins, Marie
Youngblood, Jeanie Weise, Jenny Grimball, Alycia Boullion, Amanda McElveen (President),
Stephanie Karpoves (President-Elect), Haleigh Lyons (Placement), Ann Barilleaux (Sustaining
Advisor )
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD: Mayor Randy Roach, Dr. Charles Mackey, Jason Barnes,
Dr. Albert Richert, Scott Jackson, Penny Haxthausen , Greg Bath, Anne Miller, Aubrey White
Mallory Padgett
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COMMUNICATIONS VICE PRESIDENT
(RECORDING SECRETARY)
FUNCTION
To serve as a member of the Executive Committee; to record minutes of all regular and called
meetings of the Board of Directors and general membership; to serve as Council Director for the
Communications Council.
PROCEDURE
 Attended the 2012-2013 Fall and Winter Leadership Retreats.
 Served as Board liaison to Bayou Echoes/Stable Talk, Public Relations, 80th Anniversary
Committee, Archive Project and Technology.
 Created public awareness brochure to be used throughout the year by all committees to promote
the league.
 Recorded minutes of all board and general meetings and worked with League secretary to
maintain them as the official record of the JLLC.
 Continued to record minutes using a Word template and uploaded them to website for archives.
 Assisted in all voting procedures as official vote recorder.
 Worked with League Secretary and 2013-2014 Communications Vice President to compile, edit,
print and distribute the 2012-2013 annual report.
Charlotte McCann
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MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL DIRECTOR
(CORRESPONDING SECRETARY)
FUNCTION
To serve as a member of the Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Membership Council; to
conduct all correspondence which was not designated to particular officers or chairpersons; to
maintain a current membership list locally and with AJLI.
PROCEDURE
 Attended Summer and Winter Leadership retreats.
 Served as the Board liaison to the membership committees: Admissions/Provisional,
Membership Enrichment, Placement, Nominating and Headquarters/Hospitality.
 Conducted bi-monthly Membership Council meetings.
 Kept the membership informed of changes in membership through Board reports and
status reports at general meetings.
 Sent congratulatory notes to members who gave birth, adopted, were married or graduated.
Sent sympathy notes to members who had a death in their family; also, to families of League
members who passed. Sent thank you notes to acknowledge contributions to the Gift and
Memorial Fund.
 Completed correspondence necessary to process transfers to and from our League and to
communicate other membership changes to AJLI. Updated member information through
the AJLI member management system. Updated member information through the JLLC
website membership directory.
MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
May 21, 2013
Actives
Extenders
Sustainers
Emeritus Sustainers
Sustainers 65+
Provisionals
Total
Amber Comeaux (A)
Suzanne Emerson (S)
Amy Miller (A)
Tricia Barrow (A)
Eleisha Cooke (A)
Catherina Earles (S)
Jennifer Middleton (A)
Amy Miller (A)
Megan O’Quin (A)
Mary Winterton (S)
Holly Clawson (A)
Ashley Foret (A)
Jill Landry (P)
Whitney Manns (A)
Resident
144
15
228
32
97
43
559
Non-Residents
8
0
10
1
4
0
23
NON-RESIDENT STATUS
TRANSFERRED TO OUR LEAGUE
TRANSFERRED FROM OUR LEAGUE
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Total
152
15
238
33
101
43
582
ACTIVES
Ashley Foret (A)
Robbie Gunderson (S)
Stacy Leslie (A)
E. Wynn Manning (A)
Leslie Chol (S)
Cindy Crowe(S)
Cammie Shaddock (S)
REINSTATEMENTS
RESIGNATIONS
ACTIVES
Lori Hale
Catherine Stream
Megan Domingue
Monica Benavidez
Christy Savant
Amy Langley
Teena McElveen
Jessica Polito
Ashley Rogers
Kristi Tyree
Molly Guthrie
Leslie Musso
Kelly Gonzales
Lee Anna Leach
Tamara Fontenot
Danielle Granger
Emily Abshire
Kelly Berryhill
Caprice Bush
Amy Dunn
Kourtney Istre
Candace Jackson
Melissa Kelty
Melanie LeJeune
Amanda McElveen
Kodie Manning
Brandy Price
Angela Queenan
Erica Radde
Suzy Solari
Lisa Trouth
PROVISIONALS
Rhonda Babin
Stacy Teer
Brittany Begnaud
Ashley Guillory
Rachel Owens
EXTENDERS
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SUSTAINERS
Dianna Huddle
Renee Stump
Michelle Koonce
Suzanne Guillory
SUSTAINER AND EMERITUS STATUS
ACTIVES TO SUSTAINERS
Amy Dunn
Brandy Price
Erica Radde
Lisa Trouth
EMERITUS
Ann Rives (S)
Renza Junk (S)
DEATHS
Michelle Edwards
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TREASURER
FUNCTION
To serve as a member of the Executive Committee and to chair the Finance Council and Personnel
Committee; to serve as custodian of the funds of the League to determine how to invest funds; to
prepare the budgets, forecasts, and other financial reports and statistics needed for League
operations and activities; to train the assistant treasurer and to educate the membership on the
financial status of the League.
PROCEDURE
 Served as Board liaison to the Cookbook, Golf Tournament, Mistletoe & Moss, and
Resource Development committees.
 Chaired monthly Finance Council meetings.
 Implemented new modules of Digital cheetah for Resource Development and Mistletoe &
Moss.
 Monitored payment of all bills incurred by the League in accordance with the budget.
 Monitored collection of all monies due the League.
 Monitored CPA review of 2011-2012 financials; solicited bids for CPA firm.
 Monitored League’s insurance
 Assisted Mistletoe & Moss, Cookbook, and Golf Tournament as needed.
 Presented financial reports at all finance, board and general meetings.
 Consulted with all committee chairpersons and assistants on 2013-2014 budget proposals.
 Distributed committee expenses, income, and budget updates to all committee chairpersons
monthly.
 Chaired Personnel Committee meetings.
 Monitored the bookkeeping of the League’s accounting records.
 Inventoried safe deposit box.
 Bookkeeper prepared books and records for review by Anne Collette, CPA.
 Supervised bookkeeper.
The statements of receipts and disbursements of the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. for the
fiscal year ending May 31, 2013; the estimated budgets for the year ending May 31, 2013; and
reviewed financial statements from the CPA firm of Anne Collette, for the fiscal year 2012-2013
constitute the report of the treasurer of the fiscal year 2012-2013. A copy of the reviewed financial
report shall be made available annually to each member of the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
Copies may be obtained at Headquarters.
PERSONNEL:
Jennifer Templet (Treasurer), Amanda McElveen (President), Stephanie Karpovs (President-Elect),
Ashley Kerns (Assistant Treasurer), Dana McDonald (M&M Chairperson), Lori Sansivirini (M&M
Treasurer), Erin Canik (Resource Development Chairperson), Kam Jakubek (Golf Tournament
Chairperson), Neida Kay Loop (Cookbook Chairperson), Michelle Welch (Cookbook Treasurer)
and Rhonda Monlezun (Sustaining Advisor).
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Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
Treasurer's Report
2012-2013
2012-2013
Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Bayou Echoes Income
Contributions - Gifts/Memorial
Cookbook
Dividend Income Restricted
Donated Income
Interest Income - Unrestricted
Interest Income - Restricted
Mistletoe & Moss
Leaguers & Links
Membership Dues
Annual Appeal
Comm. Project Fund Restricted Acct
Other Income
Total Income
Expense
CVP
Impact Support (Done In A Day)
Helping Hands
Healthy Choices (Kids in the
Kitchen)
Lego Motion
Fostering Families (That's My Bag)
Liberty Bells
Leadership Development (Life's
Lessons 101)
Program Development (Project
Development)
Anniversary Celebration (80th Year)
Historic Preservation
Other Expenses
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
2012-2013
Actuals
$ 10,000.00
$
$
5,850.00
$
$
$
5,235.39
$
489.71
$ 122,610.00
$
8,850.00
$ 36,516.00
$
$
$
2,250.00
$ 191,801.10
2013-2014
Budget
$4,900.00
115.00
8,127.37
140.00
55.00
240.91
9.82
116,503.76
9,324.38
40,035.50
2,973.00
0
9,618.74
192,043.48
$ 10,000.00
$
200.00
$
4,600.00
$
$
$
500.00
$
100.00
$ 126,370.00
$
9,400.00
$ 30,447.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 35,000.00
$
1,600.00
$ 228,217.00
$
$
$
26,500.00
11,500.00
7,100.00
24,878.74
6,209.43
359.70
$
$
$
19,950.00
6,000.00
$
$
$
$
6,000.00
2,800.00
26,050.00
1,050.00
3,340.64
2,000.00
21,904.15
795.84
$
$
$
$
10,000.00
10,600.00
850.00
$
18,200.00
12,107.22
$
52,700.00
$
$
500.00
-
485.35
$
-
$
-
0
50.00
$
99,700.00
364.00
72,495.07
$
92,101.10
119,548.41
Other Income/Expense
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$
$
$
$
500.00
16,600.00
25.00
-
$ 117,225.00
$ 110,992.00
Other Income
Sustainer Social Income
Total Other Income
$
$
Other Expense
Administrative
Admissions/Provisional Expense
Advisory Planning
Annual Report
Bayou Echoes Expense
Membership Enrichment
Exec Expenses
HQ Expense
Technology
Nominating
Placement
Public Relations
Resource Development
Strategic Planning
Sustainer Expense
Total Other Expense
$ 29,750.00
$
2,150.00
$
35.00
$
7,050.00
$ 15,650.00
$ 11,800.00
$
4,100.00
$ 20,050.00
$
9,565.00
$ 23,850.00
$
660.00
$
2,000.00
$
200.00
$
225.00
$
2,575.00
$ 129,660.00
27,023.20
1,923.00
0
7,349.52
12,862.75
15,242.95
2,303.76
27,128.30
7,795.59
18,619.57
913.41
1,565.00
780.39
400.00
1,830.04
125,737.48
$ 27,810.00
$
1,900.00
$
35.00
$
9,550.00
$ 14,000.00
$
5,050.00
$
5,100.00
$ 20,700.00
$
3,840.00
$ 15,250.00
$
400.00
$
2,500.00
$
1,000.00
$
200.00
$
2,350.00
$ 109,685.00
Net Other Income
$ (129,660.00)
(125,737.48)
$ (109,685.00)
Net Income
$ (37,558.90)
(6,189.07)
-
0
0
$
$
-
$
1,307.00
Jennifer Nichols Templet
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COMMITTEES
ADMISSIONS/PROVISIONAL
ADMISSIONS FUNCTION
To recommend prospective members to the Board of Directors for election to provisional
membership.
PROCEDURE
 Planned & conducted Sponsor Workshops held prior to the February 2012 general & board
meetings.
 Promoted sponsorship through Stable Talk and announcements at general meetings.
 Verified all criteria for all prospective members.
 Revised provisional membership agreement, which was approved by the Board of Directors.
 Planned and held a Welcome Reception at the home of Mary Ann Viator. Sponsors attended
event with prospective members.
 Planned and conducted a Pre-acceptance Orientation for prospective members.
 36 residents were sponsored for prospective membership in the 12-13 Provisional Class.
 36 resident prospective members accepted.
 0 resident prospective members declined.
 0 non-resident prospective members accepted.
 Recommended to the Board of Directors that 29 Provisionals be granted Active status, April 30,
2013.
 Changes to Provisional class during the year
 Non-Resident Provisionals Transfers = 0
 Resignations = 7
 Total completing Provisional Course = 29
 Total invited to membership, March 2013 = 29
 Accepting membership = 29
 Non-resident transfers = 0
 Declining = 0
 Introduced the 2012-2013 Provisionals at the Annual May Meeting held May 7, 2013
 Informed Sponsors of Provisionals' progress throughout the year.
 Participated in Leadership Retreat.
PROVISIONAL FUNCTION
To plan and direct the education and training of the provisional members.
PROCEDURE
 Planned and conducted a Team Building Workshop for Provisional Class and advisors in July,
2012.
 Educated provisionals on Community, Membership, Finance, Planning & Communications
Councils.
 Educated provisionals on parliamentary procedures.
 Educated provisionals on history of the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
 Advised Provisionals as they developed and implemented their provisional project:: Educating
Children on Hurricane Preparedness
 Introduced the New Actives at the Annual Meeting held on May 7, 2013.
PERSONNEL
Laurie Cunningham (Chair), Megan Dougherty (Assistant Chairperson), Jennifer Graham, Ginger
Webb, Meagan Blanchard, Jane Flynt (Sustaining Advisor).
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Laurie Cunningham
ADVISORY PLANNING AND BYLAWS
FUNCTION
To study the rules, guidelines, policies, administrative operations and community service programs
of the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. with an overall long-range purpose of continued
improvement and future planning. To recommend changes or additions, if needed, and to operate
as a management counsel.
PROCEDURE
Reviewed and made recommendations concerning studies proposed by members on a possible new
addition to emeritus status, signing the membership agreement at the same time as when we pay
dues, and the benefit of two year board terms.
STUDY
Study the need for a new addition to emeritus status if a member has a debilitating illness or injury.
RECOMMENDATION/RESULT
The Advisory By-laws committee recommended a new addition to emeritus status be granted with
the approval of the Board. Once said member is granted this status, it will be in effect for the
remainder of her life.
STUDY
Study the benefit of signing the membership agreement at the time of dues payments
RECOMMENDATION/RESULT
The Advisory By-laws committee recommended that said agreement would be signed to coincide
with dues payment. This was brought before the Membership Committee, who approved it, and
brought a motion before the Board. Agreements will now be signed at the same time. In 2013,
this was April 1st.
STUDY
Study the benefit of two year Board terms
RECOMMENDATION/RESULT
The Advisory By-laws committee recommended that this study be continued during the 20132014 League year.
PERSONNEL
Jennifer Postell (Chair), Stephanie Karpovs (President Elect), Ashley Kerns (Strategic Planning
Chair), Lynsay Fontenot (Project Development Assistant Chair), and Mary Frohn (Sustaining
Advisor).
Jennifer Postell
ANNUAL REPORT
FUNCTION
To edit, publish, and distribute the Annual Report.
PROCEDURE
 In March, sent out emails with the help of Junior League Secretary to all leadership and
committee members to review, make changes/update the 2012-2013 Annual Report via hard
copy or email back to Communications Vice President.
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 Compiled information for yearbook including annual reports of committees and officers,
changes in bylaws and procedures, strategic plan, membership information, and current
staffing and policy information from AJLI and Area V.
 Uploaded current Annual Report and final yearbook to the website and provided a copy to
League Secretary for Headquarters.
 Contracted with local printer for the printing of the yearbook for membership and
distributed via hand delivery, pick up at general meeting and US Mail.
 Communications Vice President prepared and printed public awareness brochure
highlighting year’s accomplishments and membership statistics for use throughout the year.
Charlotte McCann
Becky Dupre
ASSOCIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FUNCTION
To study AJLI and Area V issues and make recommendations to the general membership, with the
input of the past presidents of the League. To review AJLI resolutions and make recommendations.
To prepare delegates for AJLI conferences.
PROCEDURE
 Met in October to review topics from AJLI Annual Conference and update Past Presidents on
new projects for the 2012-2013. Introduced the new community impact model and explained
the league’s shift from project based impact to program based.
PERSONNEL
All Past Presidents of the Junior League of Lake Charles and President Elect Stephanie Karpovs.
Stephanie Karpovs
BAYOU ECHOES/STABLE TALK
FUNCTION
To develop and publish three monthly issues of Stable Talk and one annual publication of Bayou
Echoes reflecting community concerns, activities, and interests of the Junior League of Lake Charles.
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Resource Development Committee sold advertising to help finance printing and operating
costs
Worked with JLLC President and printer (Lake City Printing) to determine cost of printing
the publication in color
Developed and distributed planning calendar, with input of JLLC President, listing all
publication deadlines to Committee Chairpersons at Leadership Retreat to help them plan
their articles for the year.
Used Stable Talk as a means of public relations
Communicated upcoming meetings and events in Stable Talk issues
Mailed approximately 600 copies of each Stable Talk issue to JLLC membership, sustainers,
and Area V Leagues
Mailed approximately 925 issues of Bayou Echoes to membership, sustainers, Area V Leagues,
state and local elected officials, local non-profit agencies, and new provisional members
Served as a means for communicating JLLC’s Community Annual Report (in summer Bayou
Echoes).
Served as a means for communicating the Resource Development Committee’s sponsor list
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Utilized Advertisers Index to recognize advertisers
Highlighted Mistletoe & Moss donors (those who had made a pre-determined level of
donation)
Worked with committee chairpersons to plan and execute coverage of important events
(Mistletoe & Moss, Leaguers & Links, etc.)
Worked with a designer to do the layout for Stable Talk and Bayou Echoes.
PERSONNEL
Kristi Tyree (Editor), Kourtney Istre (Assistant Editor) and Erica Radde (Writer)
Kristi Tyree
FUNCTION
COOKBOOK COMMITTEE
To sell and market the Marshes to Mansions cookbook for the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
as a fundraiser.
PROCEDURE
 Remained below budgeted Expenses for the League year
 Marketed Marshes to Mansions through Press Releases and paid printed media as well as TV.
 Updated the public JLLC website with current order information, promotions, and Recipe and
Tip of the Month.
 Communicated through JLLC Facebook page recipes and tips, event information, and pictures.
 Provided numerous cookbook donations to promote the League
 Redesigned brochure for Corporate mailing to promote new league vision
 Set up retail accounts in local and national businesses and handled their orders; provided
superior customer service to current Retail accounts
 Provided surprise samples of recipes to Retailers
 Updated Retailer sales packet information
 Provided Christmas cards and gifts of appreciation to retailers
 Updated Sales Tax forms for retail accounts
 Sold Marshes to Mansions through contracted distributors; including FRP Cookbook
Marketplace (now Southwest Distributors), Dot Gibson, and Forest Sales
 Introduced discounted cookbook sales to members, retailers, online customers, and special event
shoppers
 Updated Shipping and Payment information for online sales; significantly increased online sales
during the year
 Provided cookbooks to complete League Membership purchase requirements; revised credit
card payment procedures for member purchase requirements
 Sold books at numerous local events to include Mistletoe and Moss, SWLA Women’s
Conference, and Christmas Under the Oaks
 Served as liaison with FRP publishing
 Began depleting publisher cookbook inventory and condensed local storage
 Researched and reported reprint possibilities to restock local storage and retailers/corporate
 Reported to membership at general meetings
 Prepared excerpts for Bayou Blast publications, the General Meeting Hot Sheet, and quarterly
articles for StableTalk, and Bayou Echoes
 Conducted Business Management and Marketing Training for the Committee
 Conducted regularly scheduled committee meetings
 Participated in Finance Council Meetings
 Nominated several Committee members for Member of the Month
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 Updated member website at www.JLLC.net with policies, procedures, forms, and Committee
information.
 Revised and rearranged the Marshes to Mansions Operations Manual
 Updated the Annual Report and Strategic Plan
PERSONNEL
Oneida Loup (Chairperson), Karen Haynes (Assistant Chairperson), Michelle Welch, Ellen Little,
Jennifer Corman, Danielle Granger, and Karen Chamberlain (Sustaining Advisor).
Oneida Loup
THE DELLA KRAUSE THIELEN VOLUNTARISM AWARD COMMITTEE
FUNCTION
To present the Della Krause Thielen Voluntarism Award each year, as appropriate, to the individual,
group or organization who has made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the community
through voluntarism.
PROCEDURE
 Invited all members of the Junior League’s Community Advisory Board to serve as the
selection committee for the award.
 Sent request for nominations information to over fifty community groups.
 Held meeting to discuss nominations and vote on the nominees.
 Determined that the Della Krause Thielen Voluntarism Award would be presented to the
Casa Volunteers of Family and Youth.
 Maintained a file of nominations for two years, inviting sponsoring organizations or
individuals to resubmit nominations.
PERSONNEL
Mayor Randy Roach, Dr. Charles Mackey, Jason Barnes, Dr. Albert Richert, Scott Jackson, Penny
Haxthausen , Greg Bath, Anne Miller, Aubrey White, Ann Barilleaux.
Mallory Padgett
DONE IN A DAY
(Impact Support)
FUNCTION
To work with Community Partners within our focus area, and to improve the lives of women and
children in our community. Committee members offer direct services such as manpower for short
term projects as well as indirect monetary, education materials, public awareness and advocacy of the
issue. During the 2012-2013 year we worked closely with Oasis, ETC, and Family and Youth
Council.
Procedure
 Attended summer and winter leadership retreat
 Attended Transition Conference
 Attended Community Council Meetings
 Provided orientation for DIAD Committee
 Updated Communications Committee when we hosted an event so they could help market
our program.
 Family and Youth Council-, Family Fest-created a project, and educated children on healthy
eating habits while having fun and keeping them engaged
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Miss Representation Screening- Hosted and executed a screening with high school age
children and recorded feedback from each person in attendance. This program promoted
public awareness on the benefits of leadership.
Collaborated with Lego Motion Committee in setting up tables and provided bicyclist with
water on 13 mile Wheels of Hope Stretch hosted by the St. Nicholas Center
Joy Drive-Hosted and coordinated donation box drop off and pick up. Once committee
collected all the donation materials we dropped them off at various shelters in the
community.
Shelters included Potters House, Oasis, ETC, Harbor House, & TLP
Collaborated with Kids in the Kitchen Committee for Fit Kids program- teaching children
healthy eating and exercise habits. Also helped in set up and tear down for the event.
Collaborated with the President of JLLC in grant writing summaries
TLP-Purchased, assembled , and delivered four set of kitchen tables and chairs to the
Transitional Living Apartments in doing so we showed the teens the importance of a
supportive community
Free to Breath- baked goods were cooked from Marshes to Mansions cookbook and
donated to people who participated in the walk
Resource Fair- hosted an event free to the public to educate families on how food can affect
children diagnosed with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, or other learning disabilities.
Oasis- Developed past board members breakfast meeting for all members of the
Oasis/Women’s Shelter
PERSONNEL
Chauntelle LeJeune( Assistant Chair), Suzi Solari, Marsha William, Lauren Middleton, Trisha Barrow,
Andrea Carmen, Kerri Jacobi, Jessica Polito, Jessica Reed, Eloise Schierloh, Angela Stutes, Jill
Demeritt, K. Burkhalter, Pam Miller (Sustaining Advisor).
Becky Dupre
HEADQUARTERS & HOSPITALITY
FUNCTION
To assist the President and other committee chairpersons with work flow as needed; to be
responsible for the preservation and maintenance of Headquarters; to promote morale and
satisfaction in membership by creating an enjoyable atmosphere at League gatherings assigned.
PROCEDURE
 Coordinated maintenance and repairs of Headquarters building and office equipment as
needed; reduced costs as opportunities allowed.
 Assisted Administrative Assistant as necessary to support League member requests and
upkeep of Headquarters; revised the monthly Headquarters check-list.
 Replaced the Bookkeepers Desk and computer as well as the Administrative Assistants
chair.
 Configured the copier at Headquarters to scan to computer as well as replaced the fax and
paper folding machine; also ordered mailing stamps to allow for quicker and cheaper bulk
mailing.
 Collected and distributed keys for Members as needed.
 Updated the Headquarters Inventory list and planned a Headquarters clean-up day.
 Served on Membership Council.
 Provided food for Leadership Retreats in addition to assisting with the decoration to create
a more pleasant atmosphere.
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Decorated Headquarters for Christmas.
Planned and coordinated food, paper goods, drinks, and meeting materials for first Pizza
with Placement.
Planned and coordinated arrangements, decorations, and refreshments for General
Meetings; planned and communicated new location for the April General Split meetings due
to late-notice venue cancellation.
Delivered agenda packets, Green Books, Placement Brochures, and numerous other items
left to provide to Members at General Meetings.
Provided nametags for the attendees of General Meetings along with assigned seating based
on member similarities.
Planned for Mistletoe and Moss training as well as for the first Placement Fair held at
General Meetings.
Planned and executed all details of the Annual Meeting at the Lake Charles Country Club.
Provided and presented door prizes for meetings; assisted speakers and Leadership during
the meetings as requested.
PERSONNEL
Chelsi Barfield (Assistant Chair), Tanya White, Shari Cooley, Leslie Roach, Shellie Eskew, Kelly
Abate, and Holly Guidry.
Allison Kuhn
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
(FIT KIDS)
FUNCTION
Goal: To educate youth about healthy lifestyle choices with a focus on nutrition and fitness. To
empower children to reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues.
OBJECTIVES
Nutrition: The student will gain by instruction and creative participation a basic understanding of
nutrition which includes portion plate, label reading, recipes for healthy snacks, and finding healthy
items in a grocery store. The student will be able to apply this knowledge in his or her daily life.
Fitness: The student will gain by instruction and creative participation a basic understanding of
fitness concepts which include warm-up, cool down, cardio endurance, strength, wellness, and
workout eating tips. The student will be able to apply this knowledge in his or her daily life.
PROCEDURE
Kids in the Kitchen Activity for the Year:
5 week program
Winter 2013 – Oak Park Elementary 5th graders (60 kids)
Jan. 8th _ Feb. 7th
Tuesdays – 45 Min. Fitness sessions 8-8:45am
Thursdays – 45 Min. Nutrition sessions 8-8:45am
Fitness model and assignments:
Weekly Topics Include:
1 – Assessment (Sarah Cartie, Becky Girola,Mike Golson)
2 – Obstacle Course,Challenge (Sarah Cartie, Becky Girola, Mike Golson)
3 – Dodge Ball,Challenge (Sarah Cartie, Becky Girola, Mike Golson)
4 – Relay Race (Sarah Cartie, Becky Girola, Mike Golson)
5 – MSU Football Players-Post Assessment (Sarah Cartie, Becky Girola, Mike
Golson)
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Nutrition model and assignments:
Weekly Topics Include:
1– Portion Plate (Fran Landry)
2 – Label Reading – Kid Food (Kristie Evans)
3 – Virtual Grocery Store Tour (Kelli Wimberly)
4 - Cooking Demo with Recipe (Shively Lampson)
5 – Awards Day (Alycia Boullion & Hillary Green)
PERSONNEL
Alycia Boullion (Chairperson), Hillary Green (Asst. Chair), Katie Devall, Jill Dennedy, Amy Langley,
Carolyne Taylor, Sarah Caldarera, Eloise Schierloh, Katie Stewart
Alycia Boullion
LEAGUERS & LINKS GOLF TOURNAMENT
FUNCTION
To plan, organize, and execute a golf tournament for the purpose of raising funds for
projects of the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
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Attended Leadership Retreats.
Attended transition meeting.
Attended monthly Finance Council meetings.
Added an additional tee time to tournament.
Increased the number of female golfer participants.
Communicated with L’Auberge to discuss tournament information, possible dates & contract
requirements.
Secured date of tournament with L’Auberge.
Ordered registration forms and posters from Lake City Printing, as soon as the date was set and
prize levels were determined.
Conducted committee meetings, beginning in August.
Prepared mailing lists of prior year donors and players.
Determined Hole-In-One prize and gifts for golfers.
Secured a Hole-In-One sponsor.
Secured a Lunch Sponsor.
Determined the golf shirt color, style, embroidery and ordered.
Mailed approximately 1,100 entry forms to area golfers, prior year participants, area golf club
members, businesses, etc., plus sustainers, actives and provisional membership. In addition,
included all business/supports of JLLC who receive our Stable Talk.
Provided information for updates and on-line registration to PR for the JLLC website.
Increased JLLC volunteers for day of event.
Placed follow up calls to potential sponsors/players.
Gave final list of hole sponsors to Signs Now, picked up signs for tournament and delivered to
venue the day before the event.
Secured radio donation use for the day of tournament.
Offered an incentive to JLLC members for recruiting teams and hole sponsors (2013-14 JLLC
dues – and meal fee for most teams recruited).
Increased the overall number of golfers.
Emailed excel spreadsheet of teams & handicaps to golf pro at L’Auberge.
Finalized menu choices for lunch.
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Purchased gift cards for winners.
Picked up donated items from businesses.
Had a ‘Welcome Gift Bag’ prep meeting (included golf shirt, donated items and snacks).
Finalized contract for hole-in-one sponsorship (2013 Masters Final Round Package).
Placed second order of golf shirts (for late registered golfers) and delivered.
PERSONNEL:
Amanda Meche (Assistant Chair), Lindsey Wallace, Summer Templeton.
Darlene Wallace, Rosie Shetler and Courtney Dampf (Sustaining Advisors).
Kam Jakubek
LEGO MOTION
FUNCTION
PROCEDURE
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We participated in the Wheels of Hope Charity Bicycle Ride fundraiser & “Taste of
Louisiana” for Autism Awareness on October 27th. It was a fun, successful event and we
enjoyed working with others in the community.
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I met with Maria Faul from Family & Youth, where we discussed and planned the
collaborative support of the Lego Motion program. I gave Maria a list of what we expected
from our collaboration, she did the same and we both felt this would be a promising
program for them. After I adopted a MOA it seemed that they were no longer interested so
the plan was shelved.
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Leslie and I met with Geri Landry associated with the Creole House, which is a home for
Young Autistic Adults. We discussed many ways in which we could help them such as
power washing windows, a new sofa, planting beds or games. Also, we considered helping
with the Blue Light Awareness event but Geri decided that next year would be better. So, we
gave them one nice size Lego building kit that we had from last year.
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We assisted with The Lake Area Special Needs Resource Fair on April 27th and also gave
$1000 from our budget to bring in the speaker, Elizabeth Strickland, MS.RD.LD., author of
“Eating for Autism”. This fundraiser helped the community and benefitted the St. Nicholas
Center Autism Program.
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We contributed our stored Lego building kits to the St. Nicholas Autism department to be
used in their own Lego Motion program starting this year.
PERSONNEL
Marie Youngblood, Leslie Roach, Molly Kethman and Courtney Dampf (sustaining advisor).
Marie Youngblood
LIFE LESSONS 101
(Leadership Development)
FUNCTION
Assisted with leadership projects in Dolby Elementary and Oak Park Elementary Schools through
the Leader in Me process founded by Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Life Lessons 101 aided students in
developing leadership abilities that provided a more positive and lasting impact on their lives and
community, with an emphasis on literacy, nutrition and workforce development. The program
supplemental parent training within The Leader in Me schools. Cross collaboration with Kids In the
Kitchen and other community leaders.
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PROCEDURE
 Attended Fall and Winter Leadership Retreats, Transitional Conference 2011-12, Transitional
Conference 2012-13, Community Council Meetings, General League Meetings and lead
monthly Life Lesson 101 Committee Meetings at JLLC Headquarters at Noon. October
2012-Attended AJLI ODI in Cleveland, OH.
 Engaged in several meetings throughout the year with Dolby Elem. Principal, Missy
Bushnell; Dolby Elem. Asst. Prin.-Julie Ortego; Dolby Elem. Guidance Counselor-Sandy
Stevens and Oak Park Elementary Principal-Malinda Hardy; Oak Park Elem. Asst. Prin.
Mrs. St. Mary, and Oak Park Elem. Guidance Counselor Mrs. Lewis to plan events and
activities.
 April 2012-Orentation meeting with Stephanie Hankins, Assistant Chair of Life Lessons 101.
 June 2012-Connected with Jason Quinlan, Franklin Covey Rep., on the preparations of Gary
McGuery, Franklin Covey Consultant, in presiding over the LIM Parent Training held in
January 2013.
 July 2012- First Committee Meeting- We consisted of six day placement members and 5
evening placement members. All members received a copy of The Leader in Me written by Dr.
Stephen Covey.
 August 2012-Attended and handed out Save the Date Cards for The Leader in Me Parent
Training at Oak Park Elementary and Dolby Elementary Open Houses.
 August 2012-Arranged for Tom Hatfield, local 7 Habits advocate, spoke briefly at Oak Park
Elementary New Parent Dinner about The Leader in Me Process.
 September 2012-Planned and implemented a training day called Empowerment Day, led by
Guest Speaker, Becky Kreamer from Lafayette, LA. It was offered for committee members
and board members and was held at JLLC Headquarters. Becky presented an overview of
The 7 Habits and showed how schools are implementing the process. All received Leadership
Notebook Guides, learned components of LIM, Student Led Conferences, how to infuse
Leadership, WIGS, Leadership Roles, Victories and Data tracking. Committee members
planned and arranged lunch.
 September 2012- Provisional Boot Camp-spoke briefly to Provisional Class about Life
Lessons 101 and The Leader in Me at Oak Park Elem. and Dolby Elem.
 September 2012-Life Lessons 101 and the JLLC were recognized for being the provider for
Branch Out & Grow Scholarship winner to Dolby Elementary School. They won a 2012
Partnership School Award from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at
Johns Hopkins University for making excellent progress in strengthening and sustaining a
comprehensive program of school, family, and community partnerships. Dolby is the first
school in Calcasieu Parish to receive this national honor.
 October 2012-Prepared and surveyed 4th and 5th grade students on the 7 Habits at Oak Park
Elem and Dolby Elem.
 November 2012-Committee members assisted Dolby 5th Grade Class with painting the 7
Habits Tree on the exterior wall of the 5th Grade Building. Created a survey for students
asking them two questions. 1. What do you enjoy most about having the 7 Habits at your
school? Why? 2. What leadership roles at school would you like to participate in more
often? Why?
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 December 2012-Prepared Parent Training Booklets and Guides; created Parent Training
Invitations for students to illustrate on the cover their favorite habit from the 7 Habits and
bring home to discuss with their parents. Made final preparations for The Leader in Me
Parent Training such as PR, food, drinks, paper goods, and the creation of a slide show.
 December 2012-Attended Kids In The Kitchen/Fit Kids Meeting at Trinity Baptist Church
 January 2013-Planned, arranged, and implemented The Leader in Me Parent Trainings at
Dolby Elementary and Oak Park Elementary School based upon Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits
of Highly Effective People. Franklin Covey’s Consultant, Gary McGuey, facilitated both
trainings. Committee members used budgeted funds to purchase door prizes which were gift
cards to local restaurants, movie passes, and to the Children’s Museum. Many books written
by Dr. Stephen Covey were given away as well….The Leader in Me, The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, and Living the 7 Habits.
 January 2012-Committee members attended The Leader in Me Lunch and Learn at Reeves
Catering in which we heard from Guest Speaker, Gary McGuey, and planned by Project
Development.
 January/February 2012-Assisted with Kids In The Kitchen and Fit Kids Program for the 5th
Grade Class at Oak Park Elementary. It was every Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks.
 February 2013- Sustainer Sara Judson was our Guest Speaker who educated committee and
league members on her role as Reading Buddies Coordinator at Oak Park Elem and briefed
on Big Brothers/Big Sisters Lunch Buddies.
 March 2013-Showed a viewing of the documentary film, Miss Representation, at JLLC
Headquarters for committee members.
 April 2013-Oak Park Elem. Pep Rally -Assisted in getting some McNeese State University
athletes to encourage and cheer the students doing well in their upcoming Leap Test.
PERSONNEL
Jeannie Weise-(Chairperson); Stephanie Hankins-(Assistant Chairperson); Nicole Posch-(Sustaining
Advisor). Day Placements: Lisa Rubino; Laura Coleman; Amy Houser; Kelly White; Leslie Musso;
Heather Ritchie. Evening Placements: Rachna Patel; Megan Domingue; Stephanie Potter and Jarvia
Belton.
Jeannie Weise
FUNCTION
MEMBERSHIP ENRICHMENT
To provide educational and training opportunities for the League at all levels: general membership,
Board of Directors, and Executive Committee, and Sustainers.
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Developed, arranged, and implemented the Leadership Retreat that included all Board and
committee chairpersons, as well as assistant chairpersons. Theme for the retreat was
“colors”. Every committee was a different color and we got T-shirts in our color. This gave
the members a visual of the different committees.
Interest Indicator Surveys were completed at September General Meeting to use in planning
area meetings.
Planned and implemented eight (8) area meetings offered at various days, times, cost and
community business locations.
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Arranged for various guest speaker(s) at several of the general meetings, which were
collaborative with each month’s education focus.
Submitted training and development opportunities for the League members online.
Planned with President and hosted Winter Leadership Retreat.
PERSONNEL
Kayci Crookshank, Julie Hebert, Susan Mestayer, Lisa Zimmermann and Ashley Rogers
Kayci Crookshank
MISTLETOE & MOSS
FUNCTION
To plan, organize, and execute a holiday market for the purpose of raising funds for projects of the
Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc.
PROCEDURE:
Chairperson – Attended Summer & Winter Leadership Retreat; held committee meetings as needed;
responsible for overseeing all chairpersons, proofread printed materials and advertising graphics,
served on merchant selection committee, assisted chairpersons of committees as needed, wrote
Bayou Echoes/Stable Talk articles, responsible for updates on website, worked with Resource
Development team to advertise the market to the community, worked with sustainers helping special
events, attended Finance Council meetings, oversaw all expenses, completed budget for following
year.
Assistant Chairperson - Took minutes at committee meetings, served on merchant selection
committee, attended all Civic Center walk through, assisted and guided all coordinators of
committees as needed, helped organize and oversaw special events, helped train Membership for
work shifts.
Merchant Coordinator- Mailed out interest indicators to potential merchants; conducted merchant
selection; sent out contracts, received contracts, booth fees, and other merchant fees; coordinated all
correspondence with merchants; designed floor plan; developed merchant map; checked merchants
in at the market; asked merchants to evaluate market.
Merchant Coordinator Assistant -Researched in finding new merchants for Market, assisted with
mail outs, and updated merchant’s files. Executed interest indicator mail out for potential merchants
for following year’s market.
Arrangements Coordinator - Liaison with Civic Center before, during, and after the market, made all
arrangements with Civic Center. Arranged for pickup and delivery of rented and borrowed items,
including walkie-talkies, dumpster, risers, and tablecloths. Set up and took down all Market Events
while in charge of all supplies, seating and food. Conducted inventory along with the decorations
chairperson. Brought decorations to storage unit at conclusion of Market.
Assistant Arrangement Coordinator – Picked up and returned rented items, including walkie-talkies,
risers, and tablecloths. Arranged for both uniform security officers with The City of Lake Charles
and Arrangement Coordinator. Helped set up all Market Events. Assisted with storage of
decorations and inventory.
Merchant Lounge Coordinator - Provided meals, snacks, and beverages for merchants during the
market. Worked with donors. Set up, staffed, and took down merchant lounge.
Merchant Lounge Assistant - Assisted in shopping for food items, prepared meals, and set up lounge
for merchants. Took inventory of left over items.
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Donations Coordinator –Sent out letters and made phone calls to obtain donors and sponsors.
Maintained list of sponsors/donors; responsible for assuring acknowledgment of sponsors/donors
through signs, tickets, and thank you notes and created all sponsor signs.
Donations Coordinator Assistant –Helped in obtaining donors and sponsors. Assisted with placing
signage around civic center during the market, tickets, and thank you notes.
Treasurer - Responsible for obtaining insurance, filed necessary raffle forms with Gaming Division,
paid all bills and made all deposits (and coordinating deposits of merchant, ticket, and program
chairpersons), entered all financial records on computer, balancing checkbook, attends Finance
Committee meetings.
Program/Tickets & Treasurer Assistant - Worked with printing company, PR and Chairperson in
designing invitations, posters and tickets for event. Responsible for tracking ticket sales, selling
tickets at general meetings, maintaining list of member ticket sales for quota, and counting
attendance at market. Worked with Treasurer in the bank.
Membership Coordinator - Prepared volunteer needs for market by obtaining necessary jobs from
various chairpersons, conducted sign-up opportunities, notified workers of their assigned shifts,
made sure all members worked their required shifts and entered hours worked. Conducted job
training for membership. Contacted and reminded all sustainers who signed up for work shifts and
sent them thank you notes to those who worked during the Market. Responsible for Membership
aprons and must be cleaned for following year.
Decorations Coordinator - Designed, created, and organized all decorations, in charge of set-up,
take-down, and storage of decorations; coordinated efforts with local florists who assisted in
decorating. Assist Arrangements chair on inventory.
Decorations Coordinator Assistant – Assisted in the purchasing of decorative items. Helped in the
design and creation of the Market décor along with the Decorations Coordinator and florists.
Performed inventory and helped with storage.
Market Advisor (Sustainer) – Advised and supported the Chairperson in all aspects of the Market.
Preview Party (Sustainer) - Planned event, worked with caterers to develop menus, ordered needed
supplies; coordinated entertainment, parking valets. Worked with market florist.
Ladies Night Out (Sustainer) - Helped organize event and ordered needed items. Responsible for
helping Arrangements set up and clean up after event.
Breakfast with Santa (Sustainers) - Planned event with Chairperson, worked with donors to get food
delivered, ordered needed supplies and coordinated entertainment.
PERSONNEL:
Dana McDonald, Somer Brown, Margaret Wukovitz, Crystal Cooper, Andrea Olivier, Hilda
Rodriquez, Jennifer Templet, April Morton, Laurie Martin, Kelly Hurt, Terra Gautreaux, Melanie
Jemison, Elise Foret, Angela Stutes, Lori Sansivirni, Amanda Inzer
SUSTAINERS:
Dorothy McDaniel, Becky Goodloe, Linda Moffett, Tracey Churchman, Penny Seneca, Keri
Forbess-McCorquodale
Dana McDonald
NOMINATING
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FUNCTION
To assure the League of continuing strong leadership; to educate and encourage members to accept
leadership roles; to slate members to the Executive Committee; to slate the assistant treasurer; to
slate the assistant chairperson and advisors of the Admissions/Provisional Committee; to slate
members to stand for election to the Nominating Committee; to slate members for conferences,
seminars, and slate Strategic Planning Chair; to secure arrangements for conference and seminar
travel; to lead the selection process of the Active of the Year.
PROCEDURE
 Conducted orientation for the Nominating Committee.
 Presented education to the membership concerning leadership development and the straw ballot
at general meetings.
 Sought membership input into the slating process through the administration of the straw ballot.
 Compiled information on all nominated members (Birkman style, placement history, Fall
interviews, notes)
 Slated the Executive Committee, the Assistant Treasurer, the Strategic Planning Chair,
Admissions/Provisional Assistant Chairperson and the Admissions/Provisional Committee
Advisors
 Prepared and distributed ballots for Nominating Committee.
 Slated members to stand for election to the Nominating Committee.
 Announced the slated members at general meetings (Executive Committee in February,
Admissions/Provisional Committee in March, Nominating Committee in May)
 Made the motions for all slated positions at board and general meetings
 Slated delegates to the following conferences: Fall/Spring ODI, Leader in Me Symposium,
Chamber Southwest Leadership Program
 Made accommodations for the following conferences: Fall/Spring ODI, Leader in Me
Symposium, Chamber Southwest Leadership Program, Winter Leadership Conference
 Approved funding for the following conferences: Fall/Spring ODI, Leader in Me Symposium,
Chamber Southwest Leadership Program, Winter Leadership Conference, Annual Conference
and additional seminars/conferences.
 Compiled travel and conference information for delegates.
 Prepared and distributed ballots for Active of the Year.
 Arranged and lead Active of the Year selection meeting.
 Ordered Active of the Year award.
 Reported to the board each month.
 Attended board, Membership Council and general meetings monthly.
PERSONNEL
Hope LeDoux (Nominating Chair), Haleigh Lyons (Placement Chair), Jennifer Templet, Kristen
Draper, Jeannie Weise, Kelly Hurt, April Morton, Laurie Martin
Hope LeDoux
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
(Program Development)
FUNCTION
To research issues facing our community, research and develop new ways the League can expand its
desired community impact, assist with the evaluation of current community programming, and
interact with other community leaders to help develop and maintain new and existing community
partnerships.
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 “Leader In Me” Research: The committee researched the proposed project of sponsoring the
implementation of Franklin Covey’s “The Leader In Me” program at a local school.
The project proposal was presented to the membership in October, and an interestindicator survey followed.
o In the fall, members of the committee received training, along with members of the Life
Lessons committee, on the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, which forms the
basis of the Leader In Me program.
o In January, the committee sponsored a “Lunch and Learn” with guest speaker Gary
McGuey from Franklin Covey. League members, teachers from Dolby Elementary and
Oak Park Elementary, and other community leaders attended the event.
o In March, the membership voted and approved the League’s sponsorship of the
implementation of the Leader In Me at a local school. Maplewood Elementary was
chosen by the Calcasieu Parish School Board as the school that the League will sponsor.
 Community Programming Research: In the fall, Committee members were provided information
about and discussed the League’s transition to Issue Based Community Impact. In the spring,
committee members researched potential future programming related to our literacy focus area.
 Community Partnership Research: In the fall, Committee members served as liaisons to Oasis
(formerly the Women’s Shelter) and Education and Treatment Council, Inc. (“ETC”) to discuss
and evaluate potential programming opportunities. The liaisons then presented information to
the Community Council.
 Issue Based Community Impact Task Force: The chair and assistant chair served on this task
force throughout the year. The task force did the following:
o Developed a visual, mission-driven impact model, which was chosen to be included in
Ms. Vicki Clark’s presentation at ODI in Dallas, Texas in February 2013.
o Assisted in revision of the placement interview process to provide more valuable
placements for members,
o Provided ideas on effectively developing and maintaining community partnerships, and
evaluating current projects, and
o Assisted in the revision of the yes-no ballot in an effort to maintain a consistency
between current programming and the League’s vision and mission.
o The task force also consisted of Anne Barilleaux (Chamber SWLA, JLLC Sustainer),
Somer Brown (JLLC active member), Julio Galan (Family & Youth Counseling Agency),
Penny Haxthausen (CPSB and JLLC Sustainer), Stephanie Karpovs (JLLC President
Elect), Amanda McElveen (JLLC President), and Senator Willie Mount (JLLC
Sustaining Advisor to the Board).
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PERSONNEL
Jenny Grimball (Chair), Lynsay Fontenot (Assistant Chairman), Melissa Bender, Brandy Price, Lisa
Rubino, Tommeka Semien, Angela Queenan, and Julie McCall (Sustaining Advisor)
Jenny Grimball
PLACEMENT
FUNCTION
To communicate with and respond to the members’ needs and to provide quality staffing for those
projects adopted by the membership and the community support committees.
PROCEDURES
Provide communication between placement advisors and advisees through the following
activities:
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Provided training sessions for advisors on leadership development and interviewing
techniques.
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Conducted in-person Leadership Interest Interviews/ fall interviews with the entire active
membership from Oct-Nov, 2012 to discover each members interest in future leadership
roles, their educational and volunteer background, skill levels and various other data to give
us the necessary information to advise them throughout the year. Interviews were also
conducted to find out how current placements were going.
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Conducted Committee Reviews during January, 2013 through the community council to get
feedback from chairpersons to evaluate committee member’s fulfillment of placement
obligations and to provide assistance.
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Conducted email & phone Spring Interviews, February 2013 to review the Placement
Brochures, to assess member needs, and to advise on the placement opportunities for the
upcoming league year.
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Conducted emails, phone calls and face to face interviews to notify members of placement
issues.
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Conducted monthly contacts with advisees as needed.
Supported community involvement through the following activities:
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As of April 2013, 140 Actives were placed. 65 on community committees and 93 on support
and fundraising committees.
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As of April 2013, of the 13 Actives who were eligible to go Sustainer, 9 remained as
Extenders and 4 went Sustainer.
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As of April 2013, 1 Active on 3 month leave and 1 active on Presidential leave.
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Coordinated the selection of member placement through the use of a two-part ballot, with
binding signature vote necessary for project approval, designed to measure both
membership interest and commitment to existing, as well as proposed projects.
Motivated and instilled a sense of pride and responsibility in League membership through
the following activities:
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Kept accurate attendance records and informed members of two or more missed meetings.
Kept accurate record of Training and Development credits.
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Assisted President in preparation and distribution of 2012-2013 and 2013-14 Membership
Agreement to convey membership responsibilities.
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Obtained signed Membership Agreements from each Active member.
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Required no fundraising (monetary or workshift) requirements or general meeting
attendance for Extenders to further encourage extensions.
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Will recognize, at the May 2013 Annual Meeting, those members with perfect attendance,
members becoming Sustainers or remaining active as Extenders.
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Served as a member of the Active of the Year Selection Committee and a member of the
Nominating Committee.
Increased knowledge of placement opportunities and placement needs by the following:
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Assist the Chairperson and communicated with incoming committee chairpersons while
preparing the Placement Brochure to update placement opportunities and committee needs.
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Prepared and posted on line the 2012-13 Placement Brochures.
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Continued to offer a variety of day, night and flexible placement opportunities for the
membership.
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Served as a member of the Community Coordinating Council to evaluate and assess ongoing
projects.
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Conducted Spring Placement interviews prior to the Yes/No community project vote and
binding ballot vote to better educate the membership.
PERSONNEL
Haleigh Lyons (Chair), Candice Nettles, Ryann Woods, Suzanne McCann, Caprice Bush, Holly
McElwee, Katie Devall, Jennifer Garcille, Whitney Hanks (sustaining advisor).
Haleigh Lyons
PUBLIC RELATIONS
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FUNCTION
To coordinate the external public relations and marketing plans of the League and its committees.
To strengthen the brand identity of the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. by increasing the use of
our logo on publicity and by promoting the message of our organization’s year-round community
impact.
To utilize a variety of media sources and social networking sources to give our membership talking
points and to increase the public’s awareness of our past/current projects.
PROCEDURE
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May—Press release for May meeting (awards & new Board). Discussed 2010-2011 JLLC
PR/Marketing plan with President.
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June—Began organizing schedule and attended leadership retreat.
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July—Attended Mistletoe & Moss meeting. Met with Asst. Chair. Gave TV stations dates
for M&M and met with media sources to prepare for Mistletoe & Moss.
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August—scheduled meetings with media sources to prepare for Mistletoe & Moss.
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September—Publicity for Mistletoe & Moss began and continued marketing cookbook.
Began publicity for Leader in Me (Life Lessons 101).
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October—Worked heavily on M&M publicity and cookbook publicity.
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November—Finalized M&M publicity. Featured Marshes to Mansions in the “What’Cookin’
section of The Jambalaya News. Wrote article for American Press re: Mistletoe and Moss.
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December—Ran M&M thank-you ad in the American Press. Designed/created flyers for Joy
Drive. Sent press releases re: Joy Drive.
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January—Promoted Leader in Me and Fit Kids. Designed full-page JLLC ad and story for
the front cover of The Jambalaya News.
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February—Began Golf Tournament publicity --sent press releases and big check photo to
media and created billboards.
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March—Finalized Golf Tournament publicity. Sent press release for Della Krause Thielen
Award submissions. Began publicity for provisional project-hurricane awareness day.
Publicity for Done in a Day autism awareness. Attended leadership transition conferences.
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April—Ran ads for National Volunteer Week. Finalized publicity for Provisional project.
Press release to announce league’s sponsorship of Leader in Me at Maplewood Elementary
of $80,000.
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Weekly/Monthly—Submitted information for the KPLC Breakfast Bar, Community
Calendars and Visitor’s Bureau as appropriate. Gave approval for all advertising with JLLC
President as appropriate.
PERSONNEL
Melanie McMullen (Chair), Terra Gauthreaux (Asst. Chair), Molly LeCronier, Charmaine LandryAnderson and Rachel Koch.
Melanie McMullen
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FUNCTION
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To improve the image of the League within the business community through consolidation of
solicitations; to assist all committees, projects and/or fundraisers to obtain donations from the
community; to develop relationships such as sponsorships, collaborations and/or partnerships with
businesses for projects and fundraisers; to obtain funding through other means such as grants and
foundations, and to recognize and thank the donors of the League.
PROCEDURE
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Developed donation contracts and forms for committee to utilize.
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Created a donor file for each donor in Digital Cheetah.
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Update donor contact information.
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Prepared Resource Development solicitation and training packets.
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Educated Board and membership on Resource Development process.
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Worked with committees, projects, and fundraisers to develop list needed donations.
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Reviewed training of soliciting donations and League history, projects, and fundraisers.
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Sent Thank You cards to all donors thanking them for their donations.
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Updated master donor list.
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Prepared and mailed tax forms.
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Worked with League bookkeeper on all financial billing to donors and advertisers.
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Funds raised through Resource Development totaled $30,000 +
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In Kind donations exceeded $60,500
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Secure all advertisements for our Bayou Echoes and Stable Talk publications.
PERSONNEL
Erin Canik (Chair), Kellery Barton, Lori Brown, Erin Husbands and Denise Rau (Sustaining
Advisor).
Erin Canik
STRATEGIC PLANNING
FUNCTION
To provide, encourage, and educate the League in the implementation of sound strategic practices; to
gather and evaluate membership orientations and attitudes toward existing League projects,
programs, and internal organization.
PROCEDURE
 Served as a member of the Board of Directors and attended monthly Board meetings.
 Served as a member of the Advisory Planning & Bylaws Committee doing research on specific
studies.
 Revised the JLLC Strategic Plan
 In an user-friendly worksheet format
 Allows the Strategic Plan to be a working document & tool to help committees track
progress
 Strategic Plan is now organized to include “tasks” to support each strategy or goal. These
tasks will explain how each committee & council plans to accomplish each strategy.
 Indicates which committee/council is responsible for duties
 Includes an area to track progress or add notes
 Section where members can check off items completed during the year or the 3-year Plan.
 Received great response from committees and chairs updating the Strategic Plan!!
 Educated committees & councils on Strategic Plan at retreats.
 Encouraged committees to discuss activities or tasks and how to achieve the goals listed in
the Strategic Plan.
 Updated Strategic Plan quarterly and tracked progress of goals.
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 Prepared the 2013 – 2014 Strategic Plan and added a new year (2016) to the Three-Year Rolling
Plan.
 Collected updates to 2013 – 2014 Strategic Plan
 Revised the Vision Statement
 “The Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. envisions a more confident, healthy, and educated
community.
 Part of the Community Impact Model
Ashley Kerns
SUSTAINERS
FUNCTION
To plan, execute, and coordinate activities involving the sustaining membership, to attend meetings
of the Board of Directors and general meetings as the sustaining advisor; to assist the president
when asked, in various maters, particularly in matters related to sustainers.
PROCEDURES
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Attended board meetings as a voting member. Attended Board orientation, board
workshop, and winter board training
Attended general meetings as needed.
Served on the Association Advisory Committee
Planned and coordinated two Sustainer functions: October Halloween Party and a April
Mexican fiesta Party
Prepared and mailed to all members the ballot for "Sustainer of the Year" and the annual
Sustainer Questionnaire.
Hosted and chaired committee meeting of past recipients to select "Sustainer of the Year".
Distributed and tabulated results of annual Sustainer Questionnaire.
Maintained and updated the sustainer card file. Files transferred to computer data base by
League secretary.
Maintained and updated the sustainer Placement files for accuracy.
Wrote "Save the Date" informational letters in August and January outlining Sustainer
Activities.
Submitted articles and pictures to Stable Talk and Bayou Echoes on all sustainer activities.
Wrote thank you notes to all of the League's Sustaining Advisors.
Wrote letters to all twenty-five, fifty, and sixty-plus year members inviting them to attend
the Annual Meeting to be recognized for their service.
Recognized the following Sustainers for twenty-five years of Junior League service: Janet
Andrus, Cynthia Arabie, Glinda Atterbery, Susan Battestin, Jane Flynt, Karen Katchur, Julie
Miller, Aimee Monk, Denise Rau, Mary Ann Stine Romero, Emma DiCarlo Vincent
Recognized the following Sustainers for fifty years of Junior League membership: Valarie
Archer, Patsy Calhoun, Eleanor Carmouche
Recognized the following Sustainers for sixty years of Junior League membership: Peggy
Caire and Virginia Gayle
Recognized the 2013 "Sustainer of the Year".
Hosted the August board meeting.
Hosted a small group meeting with Placement and cookbook in September
Hosted JLLC Leadership Christmas Party
Activated a Sustaining Advisor Committee to randomly call sustainers by generation to
better communicate and solicit input.
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Willie Landry Mount
TECHNOLOGY
FUNCTION
To increase in-League communication and general public marketing for the Junior League of Lake
Charles, Inc. by providing training and technical support to Headquarters, meetings, and the web
site.
PROCEDURE
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Maintained high-speed internet access for HQ through BellSouth.
Made the following information available on the JLLC web site: That’s My Bag, Done in a
Day, Mistletoe & Moss, Golf Tournament, Cookbook, Kids in the Kitchen, Life Lessons
101, Fit Kids, Membership Dues, Provisional Sponsorship, Biographical information on
meeting speakers, upcoming training and development opportunities.
Added the following forms and downloads to http://jllc.net/jllc.net. 2012-2013 Green
book, Stable Talk issues, Branch Out and Grow Grant, Golf Tournament entry forms,
Mistletoe & Moss Brochure, Project Proposal Form, Training and Development Hours
Report, T-shirt orders, Placement Brochure, Play It Safe Provisional Project Flier, and
Meeting Menus.
Provided web training to committees and individuals as needed
Presented new website overview at Past Presidents luncheon
Sent out Bayou Blast emails
Created Powerpoint slideshows for all general meetings
Updated Groupshare Groups
Updated home page to reflect League events.
Assisted members with website login problems.
Worked on uploading pictures in to Member Directory.
Added website features for Merchant’s Corner, Advisor Groupshare, and barcode scanner.
PERSONNEL
Daphne Letlow (Chair), Holley Fontenot, Teena McElveen and Emily Pettaway
Daphne Letlow
THAT’S MY BAG
(Fostering Families)
FUNCTION
To show children compassion by helping them to realize their new life will be better than the one
they left behind. The committee will assemble and distribute care packages for at-risk children living
away from home. Bags will be assembled and distributed to the Calcasieu Parish Department of
Child and Family Services, regional Department of Child and Family Services (serves outlying
parishes), Oasis, Harbor House ETC, OB Care, among others as need is determined. We also
provide birthday gifts for foster children at Trinity’s quarterly Foster Children’s Birthday party.
PROCEDURE
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Attend Leadership Retreat
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Attend Transition Conference
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Attend Community Council Meetings
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August: first meeting held, shopping assignments made
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September: Delivered bags to OCS, OB Care, and Harbor House; Provided gift bags for
Done in a Day’s Miss Representation viewing
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November: Provided home essentials for a family transitioning out of the Oasis
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December: Assisted with Trinity’s Foster Children’s Birthday Party
January: Provided computers, toys, personal care items and bags to Oasis
February: Shopped for Harbor House residents
March: Delivered bags to Harbor House
PERSONNEL
Jessica Liles (assistant chair), Cassie Gage (sustaining advisor), Lisa Trouth, Stephanie Weaver, Erin
Chapman, Laura Monk, Kristin Draper, Denise Durel, Dana Turpin, Jenel Fendley & Kelly Berryhill
Kari Hankins
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