tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54536985202055093642024-03-19T07:55:11.859-04:00Junior League of Fairmont BlogJunior League of Fairmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13531327098285872580noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-83284660576646954652010-06-01T14:43:00.008-04:002010-06-01T15:48:53.241-04:00Year End Picnic RSVP & Covered Dish Sign-Up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiG3JAbYxipAX4YYFhBXO9KXhDSkI2OkEsOixS5GqK7XhyphenhyphenWY29US9h-yWxYmnComKSOwkdZ-_0YVJdhaAU6Todz1qJwP9NviIkHLpOO3QRohw5g78nIpIY1bauqIbjXwiNWs7tYZHR1zz7/s1600/Picnic_Invite_2009-2010_blog.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477894483172452290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiG3JAbYxipAX4YYFhBXO9KXhDSkI2OkEsOixS5GqK7XhyphenhyphenWY29US9h-yWxYmnComKSOwkdZ-_0YVJdhaAU6Todz1qJwP9NviIkHLpOO3QRohw5g78nIpIY1bauqIbjXwiNWs7tYZHR1zz7/s400/Picnic_Invite_2009-2010_blog.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlH4BlPfHcaegXMQBe0tMQdHOwJJZcR695kEVV3RpVHom55E2XKhTH2nAHWDcjeVq6uIJFqCgkxRUWfgwt__-C6OeIV0RIMuuXzV0m4LOy5gV-cpl8_LXd7ybI-CtRWw1CNyhaB2v00q6/s1600/Picnic_Invite_2009-2010_blog.jpg"></a></p><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Please leave a comment below to RSVP for the Year End Picnic! Let us know how many adults and how many children will be attending.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Also note what covered dish you will be bringing. Paper products, hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks will be provided. Be sure to review the comments above yours to prevent bringing a duplicate food item.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">See you there!</span></div></div></div>Junior League of Fairmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13531327098285872580noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-27806447341193119092010-01-19T14:13:00.004-05:002010-01-20T14:44:28.252-05:00January 2010 Business Meeting Minutes<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Junior League of Fairmont</b><br />January Business Meeting • 12 January 2010<br />______________________________________</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">President Paula Hatton called the January Business meeting to order at 7:55pm.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><u>Officer Reports</u></b></span></p> <ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Treasurer's Report:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Balance as of 1/12/10: $3032.63, including $85 in donations</span></li></ul></ul><br /><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><u>Unfinished Business</u></b></span></p> <ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Kids in the Kitchen</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Looking for volunteers to help out!</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Will be meeting prior to the February Business Meeting, at 5:30pm</span></li></ul></ul><ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Radio Publicity</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Cecilia Bowen states that the Radio Station is ready to start taping mini segments.</span></li></ul></ul><ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Book Fair</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span>Discussion about the prices of the book fair tables, did we allocate that much money in the budget?</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">AI: Paula Hatton verify price with Treasurer</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Decide to table the decision until price of tables is verified</span></li></ul></ul> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><u><b>New Business</b></u></span></p><ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">This month's project, Food Donations, which will be taken to the Fairmont Food Pantry</span></li></ul><ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Slating of Officers for 2010-2011</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Positions to be filled: President Elect (1 year term), Recording Secretary (2 year term)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Anonymous nominations were taking for the two open positions</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">For those not in attendance, nominations for these two positions must be submitted to Lindsay Lilly, the Nominating Committee Chair, by COB Wednesday, January 20, 2009 (<span class="gi">lindsaylilly@hotmail.com)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Lindsay Lilly, will send out a ballot at least 10 days prior to the date of voting</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Voting will take place at the Februrary Business Meeting</span></li></ul></ul><ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Fund Raising & Community Service Proposals</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sharon Zeck Hesse handed out sample proposals to the group</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Proposals need to be submitted by January 25th to Deanna Palmer (wvasweetness@gmail.com)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Proposals will be presented at the February Business Meeting. Voting will take place in March<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">All members are encourage to submit proposals for both fund raising and community service</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Submissions need to include details: proposed date, budget, location, partners, etc.</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">See Sharon Zeck Hesse with questions/concerns<br /></span></li></ul></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><br />Next business meeting: </b> February 2, 2010 @ Marion County Chamber of Commerce<b><br />Refreshments</b>: Deanna Palmer<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Adjourn @ 8:43PM.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">-- Minutes recorded by Recording Secretary, Deanna Palmer</span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span>Junior League of Fairmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080122179880237952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-17557295448026310362009-12-10T08:22:00.001-05:002009-12-10T08:41:44.376-05:00December UpdateLadies,<br /><br />Courtney said that Chicken n Bones is fully on board with the Pajama Program. I should have a final count on those after the Dec 18th. Also Deanna shared that her son Wes's daycare jumped right in and helped collected Meal in Bags this put our final count to 57 meals and $20 cash donation! These are perfect examples on how we as a small League can still make a huge difference. We all have families, co-workers, friends who can help us. They do not have to be a part of the Junior League to help us with our projects. Our January DIAD is Meal in a Bag again. Please encourage people who you know and will see over the holidays to help with the collection of food for our food pantries.<br /><br />A big thank you for those who were able to make it out Monday to shop for our Angel Tree Kids. I cannot wait to hear about all the goodies that you got for our little ones.<br /><br />The Premier Jewelry is coming in so watch your porch for deliveries. If you came to the party and ordered, I have your orders. If you collected outside orders, your order and the orders you collected will be coming to your house.<br /><br />I also want to take his time to encourage you again to be checking the AJLI website regularly. I found this article and found it very interesting.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ajli.org/?nd=sesamestreet">http://www.ajli.org/?nd=sesamestreet</a><br /><br />Can you imagine us on Television??? We will be on radio shortly. Cecilia is looking for folks that will be willing to be interviewed on by her hubby on the radio about the Junior League and all we do. Please let Cecila know if you are willing to do this. (magintamoon@yahoo.com) Ithink it would be great if the Project Chairs (or someone else if they can talk them into it) would talk about our projects. Pajama Project, Reach out and Read, Kids in the Kitchen, Silent Witness, Pink Ladies Night Out, Out Done in a Day Projects...you know who you are. She said the interviews can be pre taped.<br />I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and will enjoy the upcoming Holidays.<br /><br />As always, thanks for all you do!<br /><br />PaulaPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-88810048490956146612009-11-23T09:48:00.001-05:002009-11-23T09:51:15.947-05:00November UpdateLadies,<br /><br />Wow, Is it really Thanksgiving already?? I hope you all are able to slow down during the holidays and enjoy time with your family and friends these upcoming weeks. A huge thank you to all of you that brought your "Meals in a Bag" to our November meeting. Deanna's trunk was absolutely full. She donated all the food to the food pantry in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Clarksburg</span> that serves several counties in the area. I also want to thank the members that came out in support for our Premier Jewelry Fundraiser Party. I do not have our totals yet, I should have them by our December social.<br /><br />Our December project is "The Pajama Project". We will be collecting pajamas for homeless children in our area at our Christmas Social on December 1st. The location was changed for our Christmas Social due to the party also serving as our New <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Member</span> Social. We are hoping for a big turn out a was a little worried about overwhelming Nan's neighborhood with cars. So the meeting will now be at the Marion County Chamber. Please bring a covered dish, two Chinese Exchange gifts (so our new members will not be left out of the fun) and don't forget your PJ's. I am sure you will find some great deals this Friday on pajama sets.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends and as always..thanks for all you do!<br />PaulaPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-88332402709293277792009-10-13T10:17:00.002-04:002009-10-13T10:45:20.135-04:00October MeetingLadies,<br /><br />What a whirlwind meeting! I first want to apologize for the mix up of the meeting location. I goofed up and did not get to the Chamber in time to the key. My biggest apologies to Erin who did not get her message until after she waited at the Chamber and wondered where we were...so sorry Erin.<br /><br />Cecelia and Sharon..the food was so yummy..anyone game for being snacks for the November meeting?<br /><br />Thanks for everyone who donated coats and who donated to Pam for her walk. Many of you talked about being able to donate online..www.the3day.org is the website.<br /><br />Our Premier Jewelery Party is coming up on November 19<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. The lady we are working with is willing to make out our postcards and mail them for us!! Please email your names and addresses to Stacey (<a href="mailto:slayman@wvhtf.org">slayman@wvhtf.org</a>) or bring them with you to our November General meeting (November 2) We will also be signing up for providing refreshments for the party at the meeting.<br /><br />Speaking of our November General Meeting, our monthly project for November is a "Meal in a Bag" so be watching for buy one get one free sales and remember to pick up a few extra groceries this month to bring with you.<br /><br />We decided to hold our Holiday Party on December 1st at Nan's house. We are also going to use this time to invite new members to learn more about the League. In the past we have done a Chinese gift exchange, so we are asking that you bring one $10 gift for yourself and an extra one to throw in for any potential members that might be coming. The Holiday/New Member Party is also serving as our general meeting in December so we will be collecting our pajamas for the pajama program. If you would like to learn more about this project we will be supporting please visit their website at <a href="http://www.pajamaprogram.org/">www.pajamaprogram.org</a> . Our local drop off is the Bartlet House (the homeless shelter in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Morgantown</span>).<br /><br />Please get any names and address of women you would like to invite into the League to Sharon (<a href="mailto:slzeckhesse@aol.com">slzeckhesse@aol.com</a>), she is also looking for help with the Membership Committee.<br /><br />Some upcoming events in the Spring are our Elimination Dinner and Kids in the Kitchen/Book Fair. These committees are looking for members to start planning this events now. If you are interested in helping with the Elimination Dinner please contact Stacey (<a href="mailto:slayman@wvhtf.org">slayman@wvhtf.org</a>) or Erin (<a href="mailto:eeverly@comcast.net">eeverly@comcast.net</a>) or with the Kids in the Kitchen project please contact Deanna (<a href="mailto:wvasweetness@gmail.com">wvasweetness@gmail.com</a>) or Cecelia (<a href="mailto:magintamoon@yahoo.com">magintamoon@yahoo.com</a>)<br /><br />Again, I am so pleased to have to write up a large update because that means we are busy doing things!! Be watching for pictures from the Pink Ladies Night Out event..what a great event that was. You have to see the beautiful table Erinn set up and the great event board that Deanna put together. Thank you for everyone that donated items for the basket and baked goods.<br /><br />Thank you for all you do,<br /><br />PaulaPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-12434866007851812842009-09-09T10:59:00.004-04:002009-09-09T11:22:43.919-04:00President's updateI spoke to Colleen Morris of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mannington</span> Clothing/Food Pantry. They were VERY <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">appreciative</span> of the donation. They had already done their big beginning of the school year giveaway but she said usually around January people start asking for school stuff again. If you had not gotten the chance to give me yours, you still have time and they will still use it.<br /><br />Also, please remember to check out <a href="http://www.the3day.org/">http://www.the3day.org/</a> site for a refresher on what our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sustainer</span><br />Pam Nolan will be walking in and if you choose to donate, please bring your donation to our October Business Meeting.<br /><br />We also will be collecting gently used coats, hats and gloves for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairmont</span> Clothing Closet. So search your and your families closets for any coats that you really don't wear anymore.<br /><br />Stacey has booked our Premier Jeweler Party fundraiser. Please be working on getting names and address of those you want to invite. The date of the party is Thursday November 19<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce.<br /><br />I feel so great typing in all these projects and fundraiser that we are doing...they are signs of life for our League..I am so happy.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do,<br />PaulaPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-2052393994305992812009-08-29T10:08:00.002-04:002009-08-29T10:14:32.857-04:00September General MeetingPlease remember that our first general meeting of the 2009-2010 year will be this Tuesday September 1st. The meeting will be at the Chamber office. Social/Snacks will be at 6:30 and the meeting will start at 7pm. Bring your school supplies with you and if you bought a polo, I will have those with me.Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-23627149759081423642009-08-10T17:28:00.002-04:002009-08-10T17:32:53.915-04:00Upcoming MeetingsThursday August 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, <br />Saturday AM Live meeting <br />6:00pm<br />Chamber<br /><br /><br />Tuesday August 25<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span><br />Board Meeting<br />7:00pm<br />Paula's house<br /><br /><br />Tuesday September 1st<br />General Business Meeting<br />6:30pm<br />ChamberPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-68676449761448329662009-05-26T14:37:00.001-04:002009-05-26T14:41:14.017-04:00New Vision for the Junior LeagueNEW VISION ADOPTED AT 87TH AJLI ANNUAL CONFERENCE<br /><br />The 87th Annual Conference in Atlanta was a historic meeting and marked an important new chapter in Junior League history. At the Annual Meeting, which took place on the Saturday of the conference, delegates approved a proposed Bylaw change regarding electronic voting, rescinded the previous AJLI Vision Statement AND adopted a new Vision Statement:<br /><br />“The Junior League: Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Community Change.”<br /><br />“The new Vision Statement reflects our hopes for the future…our vision for the next 20-plus years…yet works in tandem with our existing Mission and Reaching Out Statements,” said Debbie Brown Robinson, AJLI Board President. The new Vision Statement represents both a call to action to prospective members and an inspired invitation to existing members to re-engage. In the true spirit of Mary Harriman, it encourages us to seize new opportunities to address issues critical to members at a local level as well as matters of global concern. And, finally, it positions us to refocus our Association's purpose to generate lasting community change and move forward in the 21st century through the leadership of trained volunteers.<br /><br />From here, AJLI—with the help of consultants from the Monitor Institute, a prominent think tank and consulting firm with substantial nonprofit experience— will develop a new AJLI Strategic Plan. This will be a highly interactive process, with ample opportunity for Junior League leader and member involvement and input throughout the summer and early fall. Conversations about the bright future of the Junior League Movement will continue at AJLI’s Fall Leadership Conference in Denver in October.<br /><br />Be sure to go to www.ajli.org to view the video about our new Vision Statement. It was recorded on site in Atlanta immediately following the Annual Meeting.Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-83720681365466044212009-05-26T09:42:00.002-04:002009-05-26T09:52:11.382-04:00JL Board Meeting- May 20th, 2009Where: Paula Hatten's Home<br />Time: 5:30 pm<br /><br />Meeting called to order.<br /><br />Review of officers for next year:<br />President- Paula Hatten<br />President-Elect- Sharon Hesse<br />Treasurer- Kathy<br />Recording Secretary- Deana Palmer<br />Corresponding Secretary- Stacey Layman<br />Nomining- Lindsey Lilley<br /><br />Action item to Stacey- Send Deans blog log in information via e-mail<br /><br />Canada Training Trip<br />An additional fee is now required to expedite the passport cards in order to make it in time for the trip. Initially, Paula was told that the timeline was not an issue. The Board moved, seconded, and voted to incur the cost of these additional fees for two individuals so that they can take this training. The cost of the passport card (base price) will be incurred personally.<br /><br />Pampered Chef Party will be held June 15th at the Free Methodist Church on East Side. We are to arrive at 6 and the party will begin at 6:30 pm. Sharon Hess is managing the event. Deana Palmer volunteered to pick up the food for the event once Sharon knows what we will need. Sharon handed out books and invitations to Board members. We will also receive the URL address for the party so that individuals may order online as well. Deana will send out an e-vite link for members to forward on to others. Party will be closed on the 15th.<br /><br />Awards<br />Sharon Hesse proposed three levels of awards to the Board: Provisional of the Year, Active of the Year, and Sustainer of the Year. The Board nominated individuals for each of the 3 awards and then voted on the nominees. The winners will be announced at the luncheon on the 30th. <br /><br />Budget<br />It was moved and seconded and unanimously voted that the Board needed to table the budget finalization until another meeting was held to complete the budgeting process. This meeting will take place in early July.<br /><br />The Board voted to accept as active members: Cecelia Bowen, Tomi Demyon, Deanna Palmer, and Bobbie Reynolds. The Board voted to accept as provisional members: Aaron Marie Everly, Mendi Cummings, and Victoria Audia.<br /><br />Meeting adjourned.<br /><br /><br /><br />Treasurer's Report- was providedJunior League of Fairmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080122179880237952noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-53494415200571071172009-05-11T10:12:00.002-04:002009-05-11T10:45:07.792-04:00May 5, 2009 Business Meeting6:30 Social<br /><br />7:00 Meeting called to order<br /><br />Attendance: Paula Hatten, Kathy Servian, Stacey Layman, Cecilia Bowen, Stacey Layman, Lindsey Lilley, Tomi Demyon, Bobby Alt, Erin Everly, Mindy Cummins, Deanna Palmer.<br /><br />Ice breaker to introduce new members<br /><br />Minutes- None from meeting prior. <br /><br />Treasurer's Report was given by Paula Hatten<br /><br />Project proposals for 09-10 league year were presented and voted upon:<br /><br />Fundraisers:<br />Pampered Chef Cooking Show (voted for 8 to 1)<br />Premiere Jewelry Party (voted for 8 to 0)<br />New Year's Eve Dinner Dance at Field Club only (voted for 8 to 1)<br />Mother Daughter Tea (voted against 8 to 1)<br />Fairmont Finds Sale (voted for 7 to 2)<br /><br />Community Service:<br />Child Watch (voted for 9 to 0)<br />Silent Witness (voted for 9 to 0)<br />Kids in the Kitchen (voted for 9 to 0)<br />Literacy Project (voted for 9 to 0)<br />Saturday A.M. Live (voted for 9 to 0) to be held Oct 09<br />Pajama Party donations of pajamas for Bartlett House (voted for 9 to 0)<br /><br />Board Retreat will be attended by Paula Hatten and Deanna Palmer<br /><br />Saturday a.m. Live meeting will be held May 11th at 8:30 pm via e-mail<br /><br />Paula Hatten announced that she and Nan Branch will be meeting with an accountant to get the League financials up to date for the year<br /><br />Tee-shirt and Polo shirts are being priced out at the Op Shop ($13/polo shirt) and we are double checking to see if these are embroidered. The Winner's Choice quoted a $8 embroidery fee and polo shirts will cost $8-30 each.<br /><br />New Business<br /><br />Fairmont Finds sale is coming up first week of June. Stacey Layman will contact Fairmont General to reserve a location<br /><br />The Pampered Chef party will be held June 15th at 7 pm. Cecilia Bowen is going to confirm a location asap.<br /><br />Our annual meeting will be held May 30th at 11 m at Westchester Village. We will hold our meeting at 11 am and have lunch at noon. Sharon Hesse is obtaining price information. All chair members should prepare a report on their projects during the year for the official record. <br /><br />Deanna Palmer is obtaining information on the cost of having a Junior League website set up and maintained. She is obtaining information from Digital Cheetah, Closure Ware. The website will contain past offers, upcoming events, current offer, agenda, contact information, etc. <br /><br />The JL of Fairmont bylaws were updated and voted in unanymously at the meeting. The following changes were made: changed membership sustainer status qualification to 6 years of active service and removed age qualification, removed section on miscellaneous fees (transfer fees, alte fees), eliminated inaccurate committee information.<br /><br />Meeting adjournedJunior League of Fairmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080122179880237952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-48379853172230316262009-05-05T10:45:00.001-04:002009-05-05T10:45:52.196-04:00AgendaMay Business Meeting<br /><br />6:30 Social<br /><br />- Ice Breaker to welcome to members<br /><br /><br />Minutes approval<br /><br />Treasurer Report<br /><br />Old Business<br /> <br /> - Vote on Fundraisers<br /> - Vote on Projects<br /> - update on Board Retreat<br /> - meet with accountant<br /> - tee shirts/polo shirts quotes<br /> <br /><br /><br />New Business<br /><br />- Fairmont Finds<br />- Pampered Chef Fundraiser<br />- Annual Meeting<br /> New Vision StatementPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-20563749720981447872009-05-04T09:38:00.002-04:002009-05-04T09:39:04.001-04:00May MeetingDate: Tuesday May 5th<br /><br />Time: 6:30pm social/7:00 Business Meeting<br /><br />Place: Marion County ChamberPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-87504302532316380122009-04-16T09:00:00.002-04:002009-06-22T09:43:59.568-04:00April 14 2009 general meetingAttending: Tomi Demyon, Stacey Layman, Nan Branch, Erinn Casazza, Kathy Servian, Deanna Palmer, Bobbie Reynolds, Sharon Hesse<br /><br />Meeting called to order.<br /><br />First order of business were the discussion of next year's Community Service and Fundraising Projects proposals. <br /><br />Before discussing projects, we reviewed information on upcoming conferences. We applied for Governance fund to send Sharon to Annual conference. Then we received inofrmation on the Great Lakes Regional Conference which looks more suited to our needs. It would send up to 4 for a Board Retreat.<br /><br />Reviewed project proposals to be voted on next month.<br /><br />Child Watch will be held on 4/22 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. They will begin the day at First Presbyterian Church (Jackson & Jefferson Streets). If someone would like to go, please email Pam Nolan. Her email is <a href="mailto:Nolan1982@aol.com">Nolan1982@aol.com</a>.<br /><br />Next meeting will be May 5th. Meeting adjourned.Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-12817300326489049902009-04-13T17:07:00.004-04:002009-04-13T20:11:38.818-04:00Directions to the New Member SocialHere are the directions to Tomi Lu's house. Her phone number is 304-366-7270 if you have any trouble.<br /><br />Turn onto Nasa Blvd. This is the road right beside the Toyota Dealership.<br /><br />You will continue onto Nasa Blvd until you see the sign for Fair Oaks houseing development on the left hand side.<br /><br />Make a Left turn into Fair Oaks.<br /><br />Make a Right turn onto Joy Way (this is the first road on the right)<br /><br />Continue on Joy Way down the hill until you come to a fork in the road.<br /><br />Go Right at the fork and continue on Joy Way.<br /><br />Tomi Lu's house is the last one on the left. It is white stucco and ranch style. This directions will take you to the back of her house where her driveway is located.<br /><br />Here is the food list so far. People were having a hard time finding it on the post below<br />Bobbie Dessert and Drinks<br />Paula Buffalo Chicken Dip with chips<br />Sharon Pizza<br />Deanna BLT dip and Meatballs<br />Erinn Spinich Dip with Breadbowl and possibly cupcakes<br />Kathy Taco Dip with Chips<br />Charlotte Dessert<br /><br />See you all tomorrow.<br /><br />PaulaPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-55072193452331100052009-04-01T09:54:00.000-04:002009-04-01T09:55:16.990-04:00Saturday AM Live Meeting RemindersSaturday AM Live Curriculum Committee meeting-<br />Thursday, April 2 @ 6:30pm-<br />Location: Bobbie's house, 104 Joy Way Circle<br /><br />Saturday AM Live entire Committee meeting-<br />Wednesday, April 8 @ 6:30pm-<br />Location: Marion County Chamber of Commerce, 110 Adams StreetPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-2292637209232928272009-03-23T09:05:00.007-04:002009-04-13T16:26:54.973-04:00New Member SocialPlease post here what you will be bringing to Tomi Lou's house on April 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span></span>. We will be meeting at 6pm to help set up and for me to be able to pass our the Project Proposals and Fundraising Proposals. We will not be voting but I want you to be able to look over them so that you may vote on them at our May meeting.<br /><br />Bobbie Dessert and Drinks<br />Paula Buffalo Chicken Dip with chips<br />Sharon Pizza<br />Deanna BLT dip and Meatballs<br />Erinn <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Spinich</span> Dip with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Breadbowl</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">possibly</span> cupcakes<br />Kathy Taco Dip with Chips<br />Charlotte DessertPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-80356810873991849782009-03-17T11:35:00.002-04:002009-03-17T11:39:39.981-04:00Kids in the Kitchen/Book FairBoth our events were a big success. I want to thank everyone who participated and volunteered their time. With the help of the Girl Scouts of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Fairmont</span>, we gave out nutritional information and a healthy snack to over 500 people at the Home and Garden Expo. We even <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">recruited</span> a few ladies who were interested in learning more about the League!<br />We also had the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Usborne</span> Books come and set up a book fair to raise money for books for Marion County <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Headstart</span>. The book fair raised $873.80 and that earned $436.90 in free books!Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-81838857072496153782009-03-11T14:36:00.000-04:002009-03-11T14:37:23.874-04:00Surf Challenge<div align="left">AJLI Conducts the Official Junior League Surf Challenge<br /><br />The Junior League of Fairmont has decided to participate in the Junior League Surf Challenge to reap all the benefits it has to offer!<br /><br />As part of the new AJLI.org website launch, AJLI has announced an official challenge to get as many League members enrolled for the new site as possible. The Junior League Surf Challenge is a contest that will encourage all AJLI members to join the website and increase web exposure,<br /><br />The contest is set to launch on February 1, 2009 and extend through June 15, 2009. We will be competing against all 292 Leagues, and the three Leagues with the most effective enrollment drive, in each of three categories, wins a $500 stipend, courtesy of Digital Cheetah, the firm that developed the news site. Winners will also be featured in a cover story in the Summer 2009 issue of Connected.<br /><br />AJLI will measure participating Leagues’ enrollment numbers over the web reporting period from February 1 – June 15, and the League that has the most effective enrollment in each of the three categories wins.<br /><br />The categories are:<br />1. The largest % change<br />2. The largest number League members enrolled on the site<br />3. The highest % total League members enrolled<br /><br /><br />So Junior League of Fairmont, let’s go Surfing!<br /><br />AJLI is grateful for League participation in its new web marketing initiatives. If you have questions about the new website, please email <a href="mailto:ajli_communications@ajli.org">ajli_communications@ajli.org</a>. <br /><br />About the new AJLI.org: The new AJLI.org was designed from the ground up to network and engage the entire Association, whether you are a League President, Communications Chair, Sustainer or Active member. The goal of the redesign was to facilitate greater dialogue among Leagues and between League members and the Association. Each League now has its own page to advertise and archive current and past commu­nity projects, fundraisers, newsletters, awards, and much more. Additionally each League will have the ability to host an internal blog addressed to its members, and pictures and videos you upload to your League pages will have an option to feed directly to the Members homepage.<br /> </div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-75741157238321787792009-03-04T09:41:00.002-05:002009-03-05T08:04:30.306-05:00March Meeting RecapFirst of all, Congratulations to our new 2009-2010 officers that were elected last night.<br />Sharon Hesse President Elect<br />Kathy Servian Treasurer<br />Deanna Palmer Recording Secretary<br />Stacey Laymen Corresponding Secretary<br /><br />We also decided to hold our Spring Provisional Meet and Greet on April 14th. Tomi Lu is checking on the availability of her house, my house is an alternative location. Please be prepared to come and bring a covered dish. Also please try and invite two friends. Our membership is growing by leaps and bounds. I started this year thinking this would be our last one.. and now I am so excited to see all the new faces and excitement!<br /><br />Plans are moving ahead with Saturday AM Live. There will be a planning meeting soon please be watching for an email from Sharon for the exact place and time. (I don't have my notes with me at work so I don't want to put the wrong date)<br /><br />Here is this weekend's Book Fair/Kids in the Kitchen schedule, I still need 2 people to work Saturday. 12-2 and 4-6...<br /><br />Friday<br />set up 11:00 Cecilia and Stacey<br />5-7 Paula, Kathy and Lindsey<br /><br />Saturday<br />10-12 Stacey and Cecilia<br />12-2 Cecilia and OPEN<br />2-4 Sharon and Natalie S.<br />4-6 Sharon and OPEN<br /><br />Sunday<br />12-2:30 Deanna and Erinn<br />2:00-4:30ish Niki, Tomi Lu and Bobbi<br /><br />Depending on my husband's work schedule, I will come in sometime on Saturday as well.<br /><br />I will be typing up our project proposals. I will be out of town for our next meeting so we have decided to cancel it and hold a quick business meeting before the Provisional Social. We will be presenting project proposals and fundraisers. If you have an idea for either, please email me the information.<br />Thanks so much for all you do! PaulaPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-70813680858365851262009-03-03T11:05:00.000-05:002009-03-03T11:06:38.481-05:00March AgendaMarch Business Meeting<br /><br />March 3, 2009<br /><br /><br />6:30-7:00 Provisional Training (Sharon)<br /><br />7:00 Meeting Called to order<br /><br /> Roll Call<br /><br /> Approval of the Minutes<br /> <br /> Treasurer’s Report<br /><br /><br />Old Business Children’s Program (Sharon)<br /><br /> Book Fair/ Kids in the Kitchen (Paula)<br /><br /> Elections (Kathy)<br /><br /> By Law Committee<br /><br />New Business<br /><br /> National Conference<br /> <br /> Spring Meet and Greet<br /><br />AdjournPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-47403901756780817192009-02-26T19:41:00.002-05:002009-02-26T19:43:13.856-05:00NominationsNomination for <strong>President Elect</strong>: Sharon Hesse<br />Sharon Hesse joined the Junior League of Fairmont in 1990. She served as provisional member, active member, preferred active member, non-resident active member, and as a sustainer of the Junior League of Fairmont. Her past experiences with the League include:<br /><br />Executive Board Experience:<br />President (1998-1999)<br />President (1997-1998)<br />President Elect (1996-1997)<br />Community Vice President (1995-1996)<br />Board Experience:<br />Ways and Means Committee<br />Bylaws Committee<br />Membership Development Chair<br />Other League Experience:<br />Saturday AM Live Curriculum Chair<br />Child Watch Chair<br />Silent Witness Committee Member<br />Leadership Marion Representative<br />Stepping Stone Residential Facility Board Member<br />Sustainer Liaison<br />Women's Conference Committe Member<br />Other Volunteer Experience Outside of the Junior League:<br />New Haven Woods Home Owner Assoc.: President, President Elect, Secretary, Community Activities Co-Chair.<br />Mid Atlantic Region Girl Scouts: Brownie Leader and Cookie Booth Chair<br />Three Rivers' Walk for Diabetes Chair<br />Work Experience:<br />Health & Human Resource Specialist - Develop, implement, and train Child Welfare Curriculum.<br />Social Service Supervisor: Supervised social work staff.<br />Child Protective Service Worker - Investigated child abuse and neglect cases and provided services to families.<br />District Director for the American Diabetes Assoc.- Developed and implemented awareness & fundraising events.<br />Teacher - Taught reading and math to middle school students in 6th and 7th grade.<br />Director of CASA of Marion County - Developed the new program then sustained & managed of the program<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nomination for <strong>Treasurer:</strong> Kathy Servian<br />I am currently a Clinical Therapist for West Virginia University Hospitals and have worked in the social service field since 1998. My husband and I moved to West Virginia in 2000 from the Philadelphia area and settled in Rivesville in 2007. In addition to the Junior League, I have volunteered my time with the Special Olympics as a Cheerleading Coach. I have been employed in several capacities both in the social service field and in retail that have allowed me the experience to collect, exchange, manage, and budget monies. I am familiar with tracking expenditures and keeping financial records based on these employment experiences. This is my second year volunteering with the Junior League and currently serve on the Board as a member of the Nominating Committee.<br /><br />Nomination for <strong>Recording</strong> Secretary: Deanna Palmer<br />I am a graphic and web designer, and have a degree in Graphic Design with a Marketing minor. I have lived in West Virginia my entire life, with the exception of my time spent away at college at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. I have served on several board positions - including Secretary - within various local organizations, such as my county's Economic Development Board and Farm Bureau, as well as serving on the Student Council board at the high school and collegiate levels. Although I am new to the League, I am dedicated to helping the League grow and thrive, and would love to serve as Recording Secretary.<br /><br />Nomination for <strong>Corresponding Secretary</strong>: Stacey Layman<br />Reside in Fairmont with husband Chuck and daughter Kaity<br />Work at West Virginia High Tech Foundation as Director of Finance & Accounting<br />Joined JL of Fairmont 1998 through ties with Pam Nolan and Leadership Marion program<br />Have held positions of Nominating, Corresponding, Recording, President-Elect and President. Have chaired Whale of a Sale, Book Fair, Fairmont Finds, Elimination Dinner, Reach Out & ReadPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-67720716996245441162009-02-19T09:00:00.002-05:002009-02-19T09:05:58.395-05:00Schedule for Kids in the Kitchen/Book FairFriday<br /><br />11:00 Cecilia B.<br /><br />5-7 Kathy S. and Paula H.<br /><br /><br />Saturday<br /><br />10-12 Cecilia B and Stacey L<br /><br />12-2 Cecilia B and<br /><br />2-4 Sharon H. and<br /><br />4-6 Sharon H. and<br /><br />Brownie Troop all day<br /><br />Sunday<br /><br />12-2 Deanna P and Erinn<br /><br />2-4 OpenPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-68745544083014867842009-02-18T15:04:00.000-05:002009-02-18T15:14:48.557-05:00Business Meeting MinutesFebrurary 17, 2009<br />Meeting called to order, 7:05pm<br />Roll CallPaula HattenKathy ServianSharon HessDeanna PalmerErinn CasazzaCecilia Bowen<br />- Treasure’s Report: Current checking account balance is $4,312.58. Our check for AJLI dues has been cashed. Also have the CD in Huntington for $5000.00.<br /><br />I. Old Business<br />a. Core Mission Statement presented by the Board <br />The Junior League of Fairmont supports and promotes community efforts to ensure well rounded enrichment opportunities for local families by sponsoring educational events and providing cultural programs.<br /> i. Kathy as a member of the Board first, Sharon second<br /> ii. Mission Statement voted in<br /><br />b. Update on child enrichment program by Sharon H.<br /> i. Meeting to discuss beginning stages of Saturday AM Live will be at Suzanne’s home @ 201 Kimberley Circle, Fairmont on Thursday, Februrary 19th<br /><br />II. New Business<br />a. Rewriting Junior League of Fairmont bylaws<br /> i. Committee includes: Sharon and Nan<br />b. Slating of Officers<br /> i. Discussed: officer nominations, Janine’s suggestion for at least 2 of the 4 current Officers to remain (including President), and rewriting the bylaws to allow Officers to serve a 1 year term and have the option of serving a second year.<br /> ii. Discussion over the current President remaining for a second year. Bylaws state that the Board must make a decision on this.<br /> iii. Five positions will be open for nomination: President Elect, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Nominating Committee Member<br /> iv. Nominations are due (via email, snail mail, or phone call) no later than February 24 to Kathy Servian, Nominating Committee Member (<a href="mailto:kservian@yahoo.com">kservian@yahoo.com</a>)<br /> v. Kathy will contact those nominated, and members accepting nomination(s) must put together a brief bio about themselves and send to Kathy no later than February 25.<br /> vi. Discussion about current bylaws that state nominations must be sent out at least 14 days prior to voting. Because of our short time table, Sharon moved to make an exception within the bylaws - for this nomination year only – to make nominations due at least 5 days prior to voting. Paula second. Exception voted in.<br /><br />c. Spring Meet N Greet<br /> i. Some discussion about moving this to June during the annual meeting.<br /> ii. Discussion tabled until March Business Meeting<br /><br />d. Fairmont Arbors<br /> i. We will be donating one heating pad to an Arbor resident<br /> ii. Action Item: Kathy S. to purchase the heating pad and deliver<br /><br />e. Garden Expo Book Fair<br /> i. We will be working with Osbourne Books again this year to raise money for books for Head Start, and will have a Kids in the Kitchen Booth set up<br />1. Action Item: Paula to contact AJLI about getting Kids in the Kitchen marketing materials.<br /> ii. Garden Expo will be March 6 – 8 @ Middletown Mall<br />1. Need volunteers to work 2 hour shifts<br />a. Friday, 11am – 1pm: Cecilia B.<br />b. Friday, 5 – 7pm: Paula H. & Kathy S.<br />c. Everyone invited to attend as guests on Friday from 5-7pm.<br />2. Saturday: Cecilia B., Sharon H., and Cecilia’s Girl Scount Troop, will be switching off during the day to work the Book Fair and the Kids in the Kitchen booth.<br />3. Sunday, 12 – 2:30pm: Erinn C. & Deanna P.<br />4. Need additional volunteers for the open time slots.<br /><br />III. Discussion Points for March Business Meeting<br />a. Officer Voting<br />b. Spring Meet and Greet<br />c. Re-writing of Bylaws<br />d. Discuss 2009 Activities & Fundraisers<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />6:30 – 7:00: Board Meeting<br />7:00 : Business Meeting, Call to Order<br />I. Approval of Minutes, January 2009 Business Meeting<br />II. Old Business<br />a. Core Mission Statement, presented by the Board<br />b. Update on child enrichment program, Sharon H.<br />III. New Business<br />a. Rewriting the Junior League of Fairmont bylaws, need to create committee<br />b. Slating of Officers , discuss nominations<br />c. Reinstating additional board positions before nomitations<br />d. Spring Provisional Meet and Greet<br />Business Meeting, AdjornPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453698520205509364.post-27137792943131937382009-02-18T13:11:00.001-05:002009-02-18T13:13:32.361-05:00Recap of Feb Business MeetingA big thank you to everyone who was able to make it to the meeting last night. I know that it threw some folks off since we did not have it on our regular night. We will be back on track for meetings on the first Tuesdays of the month starting March. The board met and this statement passed with a vote of 3-1.<br /><br />The Junior League of Fairmont supports and promotes community efforts to ensure well rounded enrichment opportunities for local families by sponsoring educational events and providing cultural programs.<br /><br />We can always revisit this if we find that this is too hard to remember. But this should be our impact statement, what we tell people when we are asked "What does the Junior League do"<br /><br />We also took Nominations for the following offices: President Elect, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer. We also are taking nominations for Nominating Committee. The Board voted to allow the President to serve an additional term to have some continuity with the officers. We did secret ballot at the meeting but if you would like to nominate someone for one of the openings, please email Kathy by the 24th. Kathy will then be contacting those who were nominated and we are looking to have the ballot slated by the 26th. When you accept the nomination, you need to have a short biography sent to Kathy by the 25th to help some of our newer members know who they are voting for. This does not need to long and detailed, just a little blurb on how your experience might help you do the office for which you were nominated. Kathy will then email out the ballot on the 26th so that you have 5 days to look over it and we will vote at our March 3rd meeting. Kathy's email is <a href="mailto:kservian@yahoo.com">kservian@yahoo.com</a>.<br /><br />We have again agreed to sponsor a book fair through Debbie Burget. This year the books will go to HeadStart. The Garden Expo will be held the weekend of March 6-8. I am asking that everyone signs up for a 2 hour shift sometime through the weekend. Friday is 5-7 and is the Business After Hours event. We are a member of the chamber so everyone is invited to attend this if they choose. Saturday is 10-6 and Sunday is 12-4. Cecilia has offered to go Friday at 11am to help Debbie set up if anyone else available to help. Please let me know what 2 hour shift you are able to work.<br /><br />We also want to set up our Kids in the Kitchen event. Cecilia's Brownie Troop will be there on Saturday to help pass out health snacks. Does anyone have the Kids in the Kitchen stuff from two years ago? Does anyone know how we used to get the packets from AJLI? I am going to try and contact someone about it today, but it would be helpful if someone already had contact info.<br /><br />We also only had one request from the Arbors..for a heating pad. Kathy has agreed to purchase that and deliver it.Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883571241227060322noreply@blogger.com0