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VOL. VII, NO. 1 SUMMER 2002A NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MIAMI, INC.NORORTHInn Transition: Flagship Project Expanding Its ReachServing Womenand Children for12 YearsBy Michelle RamirezINSIDEMembership Proposal Changes . 4Community Partners . 6Encore Shop News . 7Sustainer News . 8Golden Palm News . 10Placement Advisors Listing . 12The Children’s Trust . 15Bylaws Changes . 16Our committee members went above and beyondthe call of duty helping outgoing residents transition to their new lives smoothly. They continued.the League willcontinue to help womenand children who arevictims of domesticviolence successfullyrebuild their lives.their mentoring work over the summer as residents faced challenges with childcare, transportation and employment. The committee alsoprovided valuable input into the screening process for residents at the Safe Space shelter, and onceagain, we are filled to capacity. The committee alsoresearched alternatives, secured funding, and organized all logistics for the children to attend summer camp near the facility.This year, the Inn Transition North Committee willbe concentrating on providing life skills trainingto the women to help them handle the many obstacles they face and ensure they are financiallyprepared to transition out of the program. Lecturetopics will include childhood discipline, parent involvement in children’s education, budgeting andcomputer skills.Under the leadership of past chair Susan Lerner,this past year proved to be exceptional and rewarding. The foundation built at Inn Transition Northby the League will continue to help women andchildren who are victims of domestic violence successfully rebuild their lives for many years to come.South Facility is Wellon Its WayBy Stephanie Demos and LizSpivack, ITS ChairsThe completionof Inn Transition South isnow in the finalstretch. Thebuildings are alStephanie Demosmost completewith the finaltouches, furniture, landscapingand certificate ofoccupancy apLiz Spivakproval justaround the corner. The County is incontinued on page 18Volunteers Make The Difference!SOUTHDuring the pastLeague year, theInn TransitionNorth Committeemade a special effort to focus on theneeds of the project’s children. Thechildren were able to enjoy ParrotJungle, the movie theatre and otherlocal attractions. Another highlightwas a festive holiday party for which theprovisional class provided the entertainment, along with the “Grand Opening” of the newlyrefurbished Activity Room. The implementationof an informal reading hour on Sunday evenings,where the children and mothers were able to interactwith our committee members, was a big success.At the end of the year during a dinner for thewomen held at the Rusty Pelican, one residentcommented that there was “nothing I did not like,I liked every event. What I would like to know iswhen I’m ready, how do I join the Junior League?”
LO N E WCATIONThe Junior League of Miami, Inc.is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential ofwomen, and improving communities throughthe effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational andcharitable.Our VisionTo empower Miami’s women, children, and families to conquer tomorrow’s challenges and to builda united community.Board of Directors 2002-2003President . Holly J. BattlePresident Elect . Karen CabreraBylaws/Parliamentarian . Meredith MillsMembership . Mariele JonesNominating . Allison HollyRecording Secretary . Deborah DietzTreasurer . Christine GriffardVP Communications . Stephanie KirbyVP Community . Kimberly BrighamVP Development . Susan BonnerVP Finance . Libby WitherspoonVP Planning . Rubye Nell JohnsonVP Membership . Andria HanleyPast President’s Advisory . Julia BianchSustaining Advisor to the BoardElizabeth JohnsonCommittee & Project ChairsAll Aboard Story Hour . Helen O’ConnellAnnual Record Keeper/HistorianAngela HarrisonChili Splash . Diana HulingCommunity Partners . Maria Robbinsand Meredith MillsCommunity Service Award . Leslie CooperDone In A Day . Laurel AuerbacherEncore Shop . Margaret NeeFamily Literacy . Joelle Holstein AllenFund Development . Sheryl ShoupFund Development . Kristen Holmquist-MunroeGirls Advocacy Project . Cyd Heyliger-BrownGolden Palm . Gail ScottInn Transition North Michelle Ramirez-PatriciosInn Transition South . Stephanie Demos,Elizabeth Spivack, Lyn PannoneJLM Headquarters Inc. . Gail PinonJournal Editor . Marylen ExpositoKAPOW . Sabrina MayfieldKidCare . Barbara AldermanLegal Coordinator . Barbara LagoaMeetings & Hospitality . Debora RadosevichMembership . Christian FalcoMembership Outreach . Maria BeguiristainPlacement . Valerie HarveyProgram Development Linda Blackburn Brown,Susan LernerProject Reach . Bonita Ann WhyteheadProvisionals . Vicky Colross, Jennifer GreenPublic Affairs . Karen GuyPublic Relations . TBATraining . Michele BattleWebsite . Kathleen DuranWomen’s Luncheon . Loretta NidoYearbook . Wendy Brown AllenCommunity AdvisorsJudge Cindy LedermanArnold GreenfieldAnna RentzPedro Greer, M.D.Thomas M. RozekDavid Lawrence, Jr.Judge Deborah White-Labora2First General Membership!Meetingof the 2002-2003 JLM YearTuesday, September 10thEvening Only; A Voting Meeting6:30 PM Social; 7:00 PM MeetingAt Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium3280 S. Miami Avenue (Across from Vizcaya)The four General Membership Meetings this year in September,November, February and March will be held evenings only at the MiamiMuseum of Science, founded by the Junior League of Miami in 1949,and today one of our community’s leading cultural institutions.LOOKING AHEAD.The JLM October Meeting will be Area Meetingsin Placement Advisors’ HomesContact JLMBY MAIL:is published quarterly and distributed inSeptember, December, March and May. The deadline for article/copy submissions is the fifth of themonth prior to issue date. Preferably, all copyshould be submitted via e-mail tojlmjournal@yahoo.com. Questions about articlespecifications and advertising rates should be directed to the Editor at jlmjournal@yahoo.com.Junior League JournalMarylen Exposito, EditorHelen Keller, Co-Editor/AdvertisingJunior League of Miami, Inc.713 Biltmore WayCoral Gables, FL 33134Sondra Space, Office ManagerBY PHONE:(305) 443-0160BY FAX:(305) 443-3849BY EMAIL:jrlmiami@bellsouth.netON THE WEB:www.juniorleagueofmiami.comRendering on cover courtesy ofWilliam Bodenhamer & CompanyPrinted byAquarius Press, Inc.(305) 688-0066ENCORE SHOP269 Giralda AvenueCoral Gables, FL 33134Phone: (305) 444-2660Fax: (305) 444-2205Fall 2002
President’s Perspective“Women Building Better Communities throughPartnerships”By Holly J. Battle2002-2003 PresidentWelcome back! I cannot believe September is here. Asyou can see from the title ofthis article, the focus of thisissue is Building Better Communities (appropriately ifyou consider Inn Transition South is getting readyto open). In this issue you will have the opportunity to read about Inn Transition North and InnTransition South. These are two of JLM’s signature projects addressing the issue of Domestic Violence, made possible through a partnership withMiami-Dade County. Domestic Violence is a veryprominent issue in our community and our Northand South projects are important pieces to addressing our community’s need. It is also important for each of us to educate ourselves aboutDomestic Violence. JLM should be proud of thesetwo programs. There are many leagues nationwide who are looking for such programs to helptheir own communities.You have also read a lot in the papers lately aboutour foster care system. In 1983, JLM was involvedin starting the CHARLEE program, another community partnership that responded to a need inour community. The CHARLEE program is highlighted in this issue as our Project History Spotlight.The fall is a busy time in our community. On September 10th you will have the opportunity to getout and vote for many initiatives that will be affecting the children of our community, (TheChildren’s Trust, the Mayors Pre-K, and others).Your voice is important. As we join forces to buildbetter communities and to be better child advocates we must use that voice. Please vote!Also, September 11th marks the anniversary of theattacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Many of you were at the GMM that morning, but no matter where you were, you will alwaysremember that day. It is my hope that out of thememory of this tragedy, you will find the positivespirit of giving, volunteering and rememberingothers. That is the spirit of the JuniorLeague!Special Thanksto Our First2002-2003CommunityPartnersBENEFACTORBill Ussery Motors Inc.*SUPPORTERKeen Battle Mead*JLM Yearbooks are Coming.JLM 2002/2003 yearbooks will be available at the September General Membership Meeting. Please seethe yearbook table to pick up your copy. Any questions can be directed to Yearbook Editor WendyAllen at wendymia@bellsouth.net. Thanks to Wendy and her committee for all their hard workthis summer!Junior League JournalTo learn more about the Junior League ofMiami’s Community Partners program, seearticle on page 6*Returning Partner3
Membership NewsRemember This?By Mariele Jones, Membership Chair; Christy Falco, Membership Chair Elect & Maria Beguiristain, Membership OutreachOne proposer (whom youjust met), one endorser(whom you never met),three hole punched (whichyou don’t have), three collated copies (which you forgot to do), and two selfaddressed stamped envelopes (you don’t havestamps) all delivered toheadquarters by 6pm on aFriday (when you wouldrather be any where else). Doyou remember this? We do,and we would like for it to behistory.Mariele JonesChristy FalcoTo that end, the MembershipCommittee has proposed several changes to streamline and facilitate the membership application process. At the upcomingGeneral Membership Meeting, September 10,2002, you will be asked to approve the proposedchanges.Maria BeguiristainThe most notable change will be the online application process. You or your prospective memberwill be able to complete and submit the membership application 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.You will be able to submit the application when itis convenient for you and within 48 hours a member of the membership committee will contact youand your prospective member regarding the application.Also, only one sponsor will be needed for each prospective member and you will be able to sponsoras many prospective members as you would like.However, all sponsors must be either an active orsustaining member.Despite all of the high tech changes, we want toretain the personal touch. We will host four information meetings where the membership committee will have an opportunity to meet and get toknow everyone. The prospective members will berequired to attend one of the four and will be ableto select the one that best fits her schedule.Finally, the deadline for applications will bechanged to October 25th to accommodate the newMARY ALICE KUBITINTERIOR DESIGN, INC.A Coral Gablesdesigner of fineresidential interiorsinvites you to visither design studio.Step through thedoorway and peruseher portfolio of elegant,timeless designs.Then view a collectionof accessories forpurchase so distinctivethat any item willadd a special cachetto your home.Please visit often.The collection isever-changing andthe portfolioalways growing.provisional course schedule. Of course, you won’tneed to wait until October 25th and we encourageyou to submit your applications early.We are very excited about this new process andare confident that these proposed changes willencourage even more talented and dedicatedwomen to join the Junior League of Miami. Pleasereview the exact language of the proposed bylawschanges in this issue of the Journal and feel freeto contact Mariele Jones, Christy Falco and MariaBeguiristain if you have any questions.Summary ofMembershipApplication ChangesApplication Deadline:October 25Only one sponsor neededNo endorsers neededOnline applicationAttend 1 of 4 offeredProspective MembershipInformation Meetings, HQ:Monday, September 30, 2002Wednesday, October 9, 2002Tuesday, October 15, 2002Thursday, October 17, 2002On the Web:juniorleagueofmiami.com3117 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables · 305-445-9596Just a few steps from Christy’s Restaurant. Open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm4Fall 2002
Membership NewsAttention JLMMembers:Spread theWord!The Program Development Committee is soliciting community organizations to submit applications for community projects and communitygrants.Our mandatory orientation for all interested organizations is Friday, October 4, 2002, at 9:30 amat Junior League Headquarters, 713 Biltmore Way.Please spread the word to community organizations that fit within our Focus Area:Families at risk, with projects and activities involving homelessness, family violence, children’sand women’s health, early childhood educationand foster care.For more information, contact Program Development Committee Chairs: Linda Brown atlindab0325@aol.com and Susan Lerner atlerner@krbl.com.LittleLeaguers .The stork was very busy this summer deliveringJLM babies!Congratulations to Meg and Jeff Wright onthe birth of their daughter, Sydney Anne, whowas born on April 1, 2002.CeCe and Matthew Sanford welcomed JamieElaine who was born on March 22.Matthew Joseph joined Lisa and MatthewAllen on April 26.Jennifer McCloskey-Quezada and husbandDaniel welcomed their bundle of joy, DanielJoseph, on May 23.Valerie and Bob Harvey are the proud parents of Benjamin, who was born on July 25 andweighed 8.6 pounds and was 21 inches long. Congratulations to Valerie and Bob!JLMarvelousThank you to Maria Robbins and MeredithMills for all your hard work this summer on theCommunity Partners Campaign!Jennifer Green and Vicky Colross for yourhours of planning and organizing over the summer for a successful provisional program for boththe fall and spring.Thank you to Gail Pinon, Headquarters Management Chair, for your organization and hardwork with our office. This summer has been anadventure!Special thanks to Libby Witherspoon, Christine Griffard and Past Presidents JuliaBianchi, Susan Moll, Debbie Korge andLindy Colson for your time and assistance withour new Community Partners Campaign.Marissa Evelyn joined Leanne & DougTellam on May 20, weighing 7 pounds, 7.5 ouncesand was 20 inches long. Congratulations to theirsecond addition to the family.Minutes for AnnualMeeting and JuneBoard of DirectorsMeetingCongratulations to Melissa and DavidBuckner on the arrival of their daughter JuliaEmerson on May 7. Julia weighed 7 pounds and2 ounces.If you missed the annual meeting, please go toour website, juniorleagueofmiami.com, to reviewthe Minutes of this meeting as well as those fromthe June Board of Directors meeting. Our list oftop 25 achievements for the 2001-2002 year areincluded, as well as a poem dedicated to womenand children.Jay Dean was born to Amy and Ken Sussmanon May 29. Many congratulations to the Sussmanfamily.Junior League JournalSAVE THE DATE!The Susan G. KomenBreast Cancer FoundationRACE FOR THE CURESaturday, October 19, 20028:00 a.m. at Bayfront Park5k CoedRun/Walk and1 Mile Fun WalkThis is a JLM Done In A Day event.You will get meeting credit, and youwill be inspired!The Junior League of Miami will have tshirts available at the September GeneralMembership Meeting. Buy your shirt andjoin us at this great event!For details contact: Andria Hanley,ahanley@miami.edu, or 305-986-2815.Help in the fight to cure breast cancer!Done In A Day 2002EVENTSOCTOBER 12Making Strides Breast CancerWalkOCTOBER 19Susan G. Komen Race for theCure at Bayfront ParkNOVEMBER 2Hands on Miami Dayat Bayfront ParkDECEMBER 8Guardian Ad Litem Walkat Crandon ParkIf you would like to participate in any ofthese events, please contact LaurelAuerbacher at laurelaa@aol.com or(305) 232-5236.5
Fund RaisingCommunity Partners: What’s It All About?By Meredith Mills, Community Partners Committee Co-ChairI wanted to explain to all Junior League Members a littleabout a new initiative thatwe’re undertaking this year inthe League: the CommunityPartners Committee. Here isan overview and some questions and answersabout this initiative.BackgroundIn the past, each fundraising event was requiredto get their own underwriting. Let me be the firstto say that all past Fundraising Chairs did a FANTASTIC job in this area – BUT this was 1) a lot ofwork for Chairs and committees that were alreadyworking hard and 2) many times a duplication ofeffort – local businesses were being asked severaltimes to support League events.This year a committee was created to solicit underwriting for League events. Because we hope thiscommittee will work in the community to formpartnerships for the League, it’s being called theCommunity Partners Committee. The committeeis small but made up of dedicated League members and co-chaired by Maria Robbins and me.Every League member can be involved with thisnew program. We need everyone’s ideas, suggestions and help.Who Will the CommitteeApproach?Initially, the committee will approach two sources:foundations and local businesses, then companies,foundations and individuals that have contributedto League events in the past and finally to expanding the list of community contacts. Holly has recently included a request in the All-Member Emailsfor names that might be interested in partneringwith the League to help expand our reach.How Will We Divide theMoney Up AmongFundraisers?Our mission is to raise 92,000 this year for theJunior League of Miami; we don’t have a specificunderwriting goal for each event. We have developed a “Partnering Packet” to use when approaching businesses and foundations. There are severallevels of sponsorship available including namedsponsorships for individual fundraisers, or an organization may prefer to give money to the Leaguedirectly for use with projects.Can I Ask Someone to Be aCommunity Partner?We want to centralize this process, so if you havesomeone you want to approach for something specific – whether monetary or in-kind donation –we would ask that you let either Maria or I knowwho you will be approaching and for what purpose. This is not an attempt to prevent you fromasking someone with whom you have a connection for support. We simply want to make sure thatwe are not already talking to this person or company about support of another kind.Once you’ve asked us, we will be more than happyto give you a packet andhave you “make the ask.”In fact, if you have indispecializing in weddings, bridal & baby showers,viduals or companies thatbirthday & anniversary parties, corporate & special events.you have a relationshipmarylen expositowith, I would be very apcoordinatorp.o. box 52-4573preciative if you would letmiami, fl 33152-4573me know that you wouldmiami, fl 33152-4573be willing to present thephone: (305) 38-4245mobile: (30
Spivack, ITS Chairs The completion of Inn Transi-tion South is now in the final stretch. The buildings are al-most complete with the final touches, furni-ture, landscaping and certificate of occupancy ap-proval just around the corner. The County is in SOUTH Stephanie Demos Liz Spivak continue
