April 2014
AJLI Regional Training, “Achieving Community Impact, Building a
Culture of Impact in The Junior League” hosted by The Junior
League of Pittsburgh took place at the University Club on Pitts
Campus, Saturday, March 29th, and in attendance from JLE
were: Kathryn Proper, Aileen Baxter, Catherine Fox, Jen
Bach, Maureen Schraven, Patty Graziano and Meredith
Estrich. Janine Le Sueur is AJLI’s Director of Education &
Programs and presented to JL members from Akron, OH, Dayton, OH, Erie, PA, Huntington, WV, Pittsburgh, PA, Scranton,
PA, Stark County, OH, and Wheeling, WV.
Janine discussed the role of Issue-based Community Impact and
how to make the change in our League to be most effective in
our communities. She discussed ways to focus on meaningful
change and how to stay connected in the community as women
are no longer a generation of full time volunteers. Many volunteers say time is a factor and by identifying our area of interest it
allows members to design their own path to leadership development based upon the issue and the programs supported by JLE.
We become advocates and create an ongoing dialogue within
the community and our League to maximize participation on all
levels.
JLE members will present at the April GMM how we will begin
to change into Issue-based community impact for 2014-2015.
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April is National Volunteer Month and JLE is hosting, in partnership
with Get Connected Erie, it’s 3rd annual RAVE dinner banquet to
be held Tuesday, April 29th at the Bayfront Convention
Center. Cocktail reception at 5:30pm with the program to begin
at 6:30 pm. Follow Get Connected on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/GetConnectedErie
Our nominees and their stories will be featured on Get Connected
Erie’s Facebook page throughout the month of April. 20 adult and 4
student volunteers will be recognized, along with JLE announcing
our Sustainer and Actives of the year. Shari and Beeber of Happi
92.7 will be emceeing the event again and we will be announcing a
new category of awards for RAVE 2015. This year’s nominees are
participating in a PSA promoting volunteerism which will air on JETTV and online. An extended cut will be shown the night of RAVE!
We would like to thank in advance our partner, Get Connected
Erie, emcees Shari and Beeber and our sponsors which include:
Highmark, United Way, ERIEBANK, Burton Funeral
Home, McCormick Structural Systems, Erie Community
Foundation, Lake Erie Biofuels/Hero BX
and Foht Investments.
For tickets and any other information about RAVE, please connect
with Kathryn Proper (Kathryn.proper@gmail.com) or
Meredith Estrich (mfestrich@yahoo.com). Individual tickets
are $40 per person or a table is $300.
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President’s Message
The Junior
League
of Erie, Inc.
2013-2014
Maureen A Schraven
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President, 2013-2014
President
th
On March 29 , seven JLE members attended an exciting AJLI Regional training in Pittsburgh, PA. The subject presented was Issue-Based Community Impact.
This training showed the Erie girls that it’s not just
about what we are doing in the community, but also
about the mark that we leave as a result of our work in the community - what issues
exist and how can we address those issues and make a lasting change. This new way
of searching out our focus areas is part of the upcoming direction that AJLI is moving.
We are excited about our future, guided by AJLI.
This transition marks the direction the Junior League of Erie will be taking in
the coming months and years. We realize that the future of the Junior League of Erie
depends on our following AJLI throughout this time of transition. I am so excited
about the new ways of doing things and would love to hear about any ideas that you
may have.
Coming up this month is the annual RAVE event, honoring volunteers in the
Erie area. The event will take place Tuesday, April 29th and always promises to be an
inspiring evening. I hope to see you all there, representing the JLE and sharing in our
awards presentation.
Maureen Schraven
President-Elect
Catherine Fox
Recording Secretary
Joanne Bello
Treasurer
Kathryn Proper
VP of Fund Development
Jen Bach
VP of Membership
Aileen Baxter
VP of Communications
Amanda Sissem
VP of Community Impact
Nicole Buzzard
Sustainer Representative
Liz Sharp
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
In the meantime, enjoy the signs of Spring!
Nominating/Placement
Sincerely,
Maureen
Cindy Christiansen
Membership Development
Amanda Lasky
Admissions / Provisional
Christy Carrucci
Public Relations
Emily Wachter
Social
Tracy Roth
Training
Sarah Povondra
Newsletter
Patty Graziano
Technology
Andrea Snedden
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TAKING THE LONG VIEW By Kristi Ferguson, Gold Active
I was born to be in the Junior League, literally. My maternal grandmother was a prominent member of the Junior
League of Seattle. My mother was an involved active in the
Junior League of Philadelphia. I’m sure it made perfect sense
to my mother when she suggested I join the Junior League of
Erie upon moving here in 1990. I was not of the same mindset, however. Like many, I mistakenly assumed the JLE would
be full of upper crust housewives who were looking to fill
time by planning social events and occasionally throwing fundraisers.
I could not have been MORE wrong!
When former active Sarah Glennon invited me to the JLE
Open House in 2001, I was delighted and surprised at the
women I met. Since I had young twins at the time, it seemed
the perfect opportunity to meet women like myself and also
give back to the Erie community.
After becoming a provisional later that year, I quickly
learned about the internal structure of the JLE. This provisional training helped prepare me for my active year, yet I was extremely intimidated by my first active placement on the Fund Development council. I
was so impressed by the women leading different councils and committees, never imagining myself in those positions. Over the next decade, I slowly
accumulated more knowledge and experience from my placements. I’ve been happy to chair various councils, hold VP positions and serve on the
Board more than once. My experiences have included Admissions/Provisional, CIC, Nominating, Secretary, and many others.
Besides the wonderful friendships I’ve made in the JLE, I’ve been able to volunteer in ways I’ve never expected. One of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had was during my placement on the EASE (Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience) committee. This involved helping organize a regatta
for disabled individuals, who sailed in access dinghies on Presque Isle Bay. Through a JLE partnership with BCMS, I was fortunate enough to help plan
this event and watch these remarkable men, women and children from all over the world sail and
compete despite physical limitations. I was incredibly humbled and proud to be part of that experience. Throughout subsequent years, the JLE has given me dozens of volunteer opportunities which
have helped me grow as an active and person in general.
As I transition to sustainer this year, I see the JLE from a different perspective. I am so encouraged
to see young, energetic and talented women breathe new life into our organization. I am anxious to
see our League grow in our new Headquarters and pursue unique innovative fundraisers. I do not
see my new status as being “put out to pasture”, but an opportunity to serve the JLE in a fresh way.
I look forward to a bright future for our league and am eager to be a part of it!
~Kristi
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COMMUNITY IMPACT COUNCIL NEWS
Recent Events:
DPIL Event at First Assembly
Sarah Godwin, Amanda Lasky, Kristi Leighton, Nicole Wethli, and
Holly Murphy assisted with Erie First Assembly of God's Preschool Orientation on Thursday, February 27th. The school provided a counter in a
high traffic area and was sure to mention their "friends at the Junior
League" to all parents. Most children were already signed up for the
Imagination Library program but those who were not gladly took the brochure to enroll their children. The ladies also distributed Junior League
flyers to mothers and welcomed them to join our group. The school is
planning to work with the league again in the fall to bring the Caregiver
Reading Training to their parents. We look forward to kicking off their new
school year with this fantastic program.
Some upcoming CIC volunteering for members
needing to fulfill their hours:
April 12th 9am-Noon: Kids in the Kitchen kit revamp at Headquarters
April 23rd Noon-2pm: DPIL mailing at United Way
April 26th 11am-3pm: Success by 6 Learning Expo at Millcreek Mall
Sign-up on GoogleDocs or you may contact Tabitha to sign up.
GoogleDocs sign in: jlemember@gmail.com Password: password11!
Watch your email for details on an additional opportunity on April 26th at the Erie Reading Council's Community
Service Earth Day Event at Tom Ridge Environmental Center!
If you have hours for events such as the Barber Center's
reading event or any United Way DPIL trainings, please
make sure you turned your hours into Tabitha for them to
count. Active members have a 9 hour CIC requirement and
the above may be the final opportunities for the 2013-2014
year. Please contact Tabitha Long at
twoomer@hotmail.com
CIC Hours Through
March 24, 2014
Feb
Oct
June
Volunteering Vixens:
0
Color Run Volunteers
50
100
Color Run is coming to Erie on Saturday, August 9th!
Volunteers needed for various registration, color zone and
finish festival positions. Go to www.getconnected.org and
search under volunteer opportunities. Click on “respond to need” to be added to their list of interested volunteers
to be contacted when sign ups go live!
Shelter Supplies Needed
Erie United Methodist Alliance needs paper towels, large trash bags, cleaning supplies, twin sheet sets, new pillows and items to be sold at their thrift store. Donations can be dropped off directly at two of their shelters at any
time: The Refuge at 1027 East 26th Street, and Liberty House at 550 W 7th Street.
Perry Square Clean Up
West side clean up day is Tuesday, April 22 from 10-12 and East side clean up day is Thursday April 24, 1012. Volunteers will be completing cleaning, gardening and landscaping projects on both the east and west sides
of Perry Square on 6th and State Street in downtown Erie. Including raking, picking up trash and preparing for
spring planting. All volunteers will receive a FREE Seawolves ticket for their efforts! Please contact Gloria
Knox, Volunteer Coordinator of the Perry Square Alliance at glomom55@aol.com or call 873-0658.
expERIEnce Children's Museum Garden Spring Clean-Up
On April 28, the expERIEnce Children's Museum needs help with spring cleaning the butterfly/wildflower garden
next to the museum. Volunteers are needed to remove last year's vegetation, rake and bag leaves, and to remove any litter or debris. Help spruce up the museum!! Contact Tami Fowler, Education and Volunteer coordinator at tami@eriechildrensmuseum.org or call 453-3743.
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Fund Development NEWS
The 80s Rewind and Casino Night, Party Like
It’s 1989, took place on Saturday, March 22.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the
final “80s Rewind and Casino Night - Party Like
it is 1989” a success!! Thank you New Wave
Nation and Millennium Sound for an amazing
night of entertainment!
Thank you to the following sponsors:
3 Ring Boxing/Fitness, A La Carte, Alburn Florist, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Amanda Lasky,
Amanda Brown Sissem, Ambridge Rose, Ashley
Allen, Beachcomber by Design, Beechwood Golf
Course, Bridal Elegance, Campbell Pottery, Chiropractic Solutions, Chiropractic Solutions, Claytopia, Curves, Dahlkempers Jewelry, Danielle
Almendinger, LMT, Dempsey & Baxter, Designs
by Patricia L., Dolce Giancarlo, Dr Michele
Polon, Edible Arrangements, Eighmy Edge Pro
Shop, Elite Salon, Envy Salon, Erie Otters, Erie
Playhouse, Erie Seawolves, Erin Duda Massage,
Fairview Evergreen Nurseries Inc, Fairview Jazzercise, Joint Chiropractic, La Bella, LECOM,
Maureen Schraven, Dr. Casella & Modern Dental, Nutrition & healing Center, Orchard Ponds
Golf Course, Party Addiction DJ Service, Pat
Hartleb, Patty Graziano, Pennbriar, PetCo, St.
Vincent’s Child Care, St. Vincent’s Gift Shop,
Salon H2O, Salon Luxe, Six Mile Winery, Splash
Lagoon, Steve Spearman Gym, Summer House
Café, Super Suppers, The Hite Company, The
Pure Parenting Company, Total E-clips, Total
Tan, Utley & Iszkula Orthodontics, Wild Birds
Unlimited, and Yoga Erie.
Join us at The Pure Parenting Shop on April 26th
at 10:30 a.m. as we help
break the Guinness book
world record in
The Great Cloth Diaper
Change 2014!
2117 West 8th Street,
Erie, PA 16505
Save the Date
Thursday, April 17th
GMM 6:30 pm
127 W. 6th
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The Nominating committee is pleased to announce that at the April meeting of the JLE BOD, the following slate nominee was approved and is now presented to the General Membership. The membership will vote on this positions as
well as the Co-VP of Fund Development and Recording Secretary at the April GMM.
ABSENTEE BALLOT-Please vote for each person nominated to a position below by writing "yes"
(if you approve) or "no" (if you do not approve) on the line provided. :
________Aileen Baxter for President Elect
(she would hold this position as dual placement along with the position of Co-VP of Membership)
_______Joanne Bello Co-VP Fund Development (with Jennifer Bach)
_______Erin Eighmy Recording Secretary (assuming the position that would then be vacated by Joanne)
_________________________
Signature
Additional nominations for President Elect, Co-VP of Fund Development, and Recording Secretary may be made in
writing. If a member receives least 10 nominations from other actives and accepts the nomination, this person's name
will also appear on the ballot. Absentee ballots and nominations must be mailed to Junior League of Erie, Attn:
Nominating, 127 W. 6th St, Erie, PA 16501. All nominations must be received by April, 10th and all
absentee ballots must be received by April 17th to be counted.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Christiansen,
Chair of Nominating Committee
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The band
was New
Wave
Nation
The DJ was
Millennium
Sound
The crowd
was over 400
The hosts
were the
JLE girls!
50 raffle
baskets
and a
fantastic
evening…
Buh bye 80’s
hair....hello
roaring 20’s!
Stay
tuned....
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...But first, let me take a selfie!
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A BIG thank you to all members of JLE who collected/solicited items for our raffle baskets for 80’s REWIND!
We had 50 baskets for 80’s REWIND! Shout out to the following JLE members for their help on basket making nights and deliveries:
Maureen Schraven, Catherine Fox, Joanne Bello, Jen Bach, Patty Graziano, Angie Persico, Erin Eighmy, Christy Carucci,
Megan Howard, Emily Wachter, Nicole Caldwell, Lorraine Zacherl, Amanda Lasky, Rachel Wilkerson,
Melissa Adzima and Jen Laskowski.
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Junior League of
Erie
127 W. 6th Street
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 814-636-3460
E-mail:
president@juniorleagueoferie.com
Women Building Better
Communities
W E’ RE ON THE W EB!
W WW. J UN IO RLEA GUEO FERIE. CO M
The Junior League of Erie newsletter is compiled 10
times a year. Paper newsletters will be printed and
mailed four times a year, and digital versions will be
posted to the website and circulated via email September – June, with a circulation of 200. Advertising
is available through the Junior League of Erie newsletter.
The Junior League of Erie, Inc. is an organization of
women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the
community through effective action and leadership
of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ERIE, INC.
AUGUST 2013 MEMBERSHIP LIST
TOTAL ACTIVES
ACTIVES ON LEAVE
27
1
TOTAL SUSTAINERS
112
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
140
Please submit any changes to your contact
information as soon as possible to:
Junior League of Erie, Inc.
Joanne Bello, Recording Secretary
127 W. Sixth St., Erie, PA 16501
secretary@ juniorleagueoferie.com
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VISION
The Junior League of Erie Inc. strives
to create positive change and improvement within
our community.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
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