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Inside this issue:
President’s Message……..Pg 2
Leaders Sought
Healthy Kids Coalition…...Pg 3
Kentucky Derby
Angel Ball…………..…….Pg 4-5
November Minutes…….Pg 6-7
GMMs……………………....Pg 8
BRIEFLY SPEAKING
Volume 12, Issue 4 December 2014
January Neighborhood Meetings
January 13, 2015
6:00pm Social, 6:30pm Meeting
Sustainer hostesses have graciously agreed to hold the January
meeting at their homes. Please RSVP by Friday, December 19 to
the following Exec Members:
Happy Holidays!
PRESIDENT Kelly Kiraly
PRESIDENT-
ELECT Beth Drennen
RECORDING
SECRETARY
Jennifer
Soloman
TREASURER Maggie
Adams
SUSTAINER
REPS
Janice Tattrie
Fagert
Kathy Scheel
MARKETING Tara Mady
PROVISIONAL Amy Banks
Danielle Surko
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT Kim Urig
MEMBERSHIP Laura Rumble
Mallory
Naffah
FUND DEVEL-
OPMENT
Maggie
Matune
NOMINATING Leah Wilson
TRAINING &
EDUCATION Heather Elder
2014-2015
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Youngstown is an organization
of women committed to promoting volunteerism,
developing the potential of women and improving
communities through the effective action and lead-
ership of training volunteers. Its purpose is exclusive-
ly educational and charitable.
Briefly Speaking is published ten times per year for
members of JLY. The deadline for each edition is
the third Tuesday of the month.
Information should be submitted via email, as a
Microsoft Word document, to Tara Mady at tlma-
www.jlyoungstown.org
Poland
Hostess: Ingrid Lundquist
RSVP: Maggie Adams
330-550-7280
Canfield
Hostess: Mary Jo Fagert
RSVP: Beth Drennen
330-509-4620
Girard
Hostess: Colleen Novosel
RSVP: Jennifer Soloman
330-646-7765
Boardman
Hostess: Marty Bushey
RSVP: Kelly Kiraly
330-307-2169
What does getting ready for the holidays mean to you? It’s easy to get caught
up in what the stores tell us we should buy or what Martha Stewart tells us we
should cook, bake and create to entertain our guests. Every family has a set of
traditions and I feel privileged when I see pictures on Facebook of our members
sharing their family traditions-- shopping with the girls, ornament of the day, bak-
ing extravaganzas and Christmas plays. While the reason for the season is giving
of yourself to others, I urge you to be just a little bit selfish this holiday season.
Make YOU and your loved ones a priority. Take time to savor the little moments
that you have with family and friends. Really sit back and soak it all in. Be pre-
sent! The kids won’t always want to visit Santa, everyone won’t always be in the
same state on Christmas Day, and the fluffy snow won’t always be there to coat
the ground while you’re warm inside singing Christmas carols. I guarantee these
memories will be remembered long after the presents and decorations have all
been put away.
As trained volunteers, I believe our natural instinct is to worry about everything
being just perfect and going smoothly. I am completely guilty; tuning in to the
tiniest of details. It’s no different at Christmas- the decorations, the baking, the
gift wrapping...… However, I’m trying to practice what I preach this year. My
boyfriend, John, hung all the ornaments on the tree and I didn’t rearrange any
of them! I gift wrapped with my co-workers at the mall and didn’t hover while
the men from our office fumbled with their pieces of tape. I also will let my sister
make a complete mess of my kitchen when we have our annual baking day. It’s
been fun and I feel like I’ve learned more about the people around me just by
taking that step back.
So I hope you emerge from this holiday season feeling reconnected with those
around you and energized to start a brand new year! I appreciate all that you
do for The Junior League of Youngstown in the way of support, guidance, and
friendship. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Kelly
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Page 2
BRIEFLY SPEAKING
Kelly J. Kiraly
President
2014– 2015
Leaders sought for 2015—2017! DEADLINE EXTENDED to December 30
Have you held a leadership position at work, in the League or with another nonprofit organization? Are you
excited about the strategic direction of the League? If so, the League wants you! The following positions need
to be filled for the next League year:
Officers: President Elect (2015 – 2016 and automatically serves as President in 2016 – 2017)
Treasurer (2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2017)
Nominating Committee: Member (2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2017), Member (2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2017)
You may contact Leah Wilson, Nominating Chair at 330-429-1568 or [email protected] to ask ques-
tions about the application, deadlines, & interview timeline!
Page 3
Volume 12, I ssue 4
SAVE THE DATE!
The JLY Kentucky Derby Party is Saturday, May 2, 2015.
The Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 5:30pm
Details to come!
We need your Help! Please sign up to volunteer for the Healthy Kids Coalition.
The Junior League of Youngstown has partnered with Akron Children's Hospital, the Mahoning and Trumbull
County Boards of Health and the Public Libraries of Mahoning and Trumbull County to form "The Healthy Kids
Coalition."
The Healthy Kids Coalition was awarded a grant by the William Swanston Fund to Educate parents and chil-
dren on Healthy Choices. We will be participating in the Parent/Child Workshops held at the Youngstown and
Warren libraries. We will assist with registration, teach the "Eat Play Grow" curriculum and provide a 15 minute
cooking demonstration at the end of the program. We have the opportunity to show the community what
the Junior League of Youngstown can accomplish and make a difference by impacting the health of the chil-
dren of our community.
Check your email for the link to sign up to volunteer for the 1st Session of the Healthy Kids Coalition or go to
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f48a9ae22a3ff2-health. The dates, times and locations are listed below.
Session #1 - Winter (1/6 to 2/11)
Date Time Location
Tuesday, January 06, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH
Tuesday, January 06, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio
Tuesday, January 06, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH
Wednesday, January 07, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH
Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH
Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio
Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH
Wednesday, February 04, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Newport Library, 3730 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 6 to 7 pm (please arrive at 5:30) Warren Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave N.W, Warren, OH
Page 4
BRIEFLY SPEAKING
By Sharon Velasquez, Sustainer Rep to the Marketing Commi�ee
One chapter in the story of the Junior League of Youngstown is coming to an end, as the league will no longer host an
Angel Ball in December.
Following a sustainer survey and a reluctant recommendation by the JL Sustainer Board in October, the JLY membership
will vote to remove Angel Ball verbiage from the bylaws.
The event just seemed to have lived past its time. JLY Angel Ball commi�ees in the new millennium experienced
difficulty in a�racting angels and honorees to participate. In addition, a large portion of the JLY membership was not
a�ending the event, solely the members with children participating and their families and friends. With rising food
costs, the per person ticket price needed to be $65 to $75 per person to break even.
First Angel Ball
JLY’s first Angel Ball was held in 1960 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, with 300 members and husbands
a�ending to honor nine membersʹ daughters at the Youngstown Country Club. The Social Commi�ee, headed
by Glo Jones, handled the arrangements. Their working capital included tickets at $15 per couple and a $40 assessment
for each Angel, according to the JLY’s 50th Anniversary book. The early galas were debutant balls aimed at honoring
young women who graduated from high school and served as an introduction into society and their commitment to
future JLY membership. Angels were often escorted by other JLY members’ sons.
JLY records state, in 1962, there was a “calamity” in JLY Vice President Nancy Morrisʹ basement. The life-sized angels,
stored there for the Angel Ball, “scared the wits out of her cleaning lady.”
In 1963, the Social Commi�ee took over
the event and sold tickets for $17.50 a
couple. The Angel Ball was proudly
hosted each December and it proved to
be the gala event of the Youngstown
holiday season.
Participation Wanes
In 2000, the Angel Ball was canceled for
the first time due to a lack of
a�endees. It was at that time that the
policies were changed to include male
honorees. Additional changes were:
to host the Ball every other year rather
than yearly, expand the age of the par-
ticipants in the hopes that high school
students might be in ʹprom modeʹ and
more likely to a�end than returning col-
lege students, and include membersʹ
relatives rather than just children as
a�endees.
ERA OF ANGEL BALL COMES TO CLOSE
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Volume 12, I ssue 4
Last Angel Ball
The last Angel Ball was held on Dec. 26,
2009, at The Lake Club in Poland with sev-
en angels, four male honorees and 175
guests in a�endance at the gala, chaired by
Anne�e Camacci and Ingrid Lundquist.
Each of the young women wore a tradition-
al white ball gown with white gloves and
carried a nosegay of lavender roses tied
with pewter satin ribbon. The angels
walEed the first dance with their fathers,
while the male honorees danced with their
mothers. Following the formal presenta-
tion, a sit down dinner feted the angels,
honorees, their families and invited guests.
The menu included Lake Club Salad, a duet
plate of filet mignon and rolled chicken
breast stuffed with spinach drizzled with
red pepper cream sauce, wild rice, French
green beans and pecan balls with fudge.
Hors d’hoeuvres of spanikopeta, stuffed
mushrooms and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon were butlered during cocktail hour. The invocation was given by
Rev. Dr. Charles J. Lundquist, grandfather of angel Bri�a Carson. The tables, appointed in earth tone dressings of ivory
linens and chocolate brown runners, were accented with centerpieces of glass compote bowls or a trio of glass vases with
floating candles, under a bed of lavender rose pedals and votive candles. The large rectangular king’s table at the center
of the room, where the angels and honorees and their escorts and dates were seated, was adorned with groupings of
ivory candles atop ivory candle sticks encrusted with pearls and vases holding the angels’ nosegays, all set on a back-
ground of lavender rose pedals and votive candles.
Evergreen trees glazed in white twinkle lights graced the room, along with large wreaths of holly and greenery tied with
copper bows. From the banquet room view, a backdrop of the Club’s scenic grounds displayed its large tree decorated in
multicolored lights and red velvet bows, accentuated by a white-light garland stairway. At the conclusion of dinner, the
angels and their escorts, as well as the honorees and their dates, participated in an introductory dance. Musical enter-
tainment was provided by Back Beat Band.
2011 and 2013
In 2011 and 2013, commi�ees were formed to plan An-
gel Balls, however the events were halted when 12 angels or
honorees did not commit to participating.
New Event to Come!
The purpose of the Angel Ball was to honor members’ chil-
dren, who were at least juniors or seniors in high school, for
their commitment to community service.
In October, the Sustainer Council recommended the creation
of a new event that honors members’ children and encour-
ages them to continue community service. A sustainer com-
mi�ee will be formed. Those interested in serving on this
commi�ee should contact Janice Ta�rie at jta�[email protected].
Page 6
BRIEFLY SPEAKING
Agenda Item Discussion Action/Follow-Up
Welcome
Beth Drennen, President-Elect
Beth Drennen called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM.
She expressed thanks to Suzanne Barbati for hosting JLY at OH WOW!
Call for a Quorum and
Conflict of Interest Kelly Kiraly, President
A quorum of the General Membership was established by Kelly Kiraly. No conflicts of interest were reported.
Approval of October
2014 General Mem-
bership Meeting
Minutes
Jennifer Soloman,
Recording Secretary
No corrections or additions were made to the October 2014 General Mem-bership Meeting Minutes.
Jennifer Soloman made a mo-tion to approve the October
2014 General Membership
Meeting Minutes. Cheryl McAr-
thur 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Maggie Adams, Treasurer
Maggie Adams asked that everyone please consult the November Briefly for detailed information regarding financials. If anyone would like an elec-
tronic copy, please e-mail Maggie.
As of September 30, 2014:
Checking: $20562.33
Money Market $35933.05
Total Checking & Savings $56876.09
Community Foundation: $86935.91 Total Assets: $145,290.00
Total Current Liabilities: $21,599.79
Total Liabilities & Equity: $145,290.00
Total Income Fiscal Year to Date: $62,490.61 Total Expenses Fiscal Year to Date: $50,491.05
Net Income Fiscal Year to Date: $11,999.56
Amanda Frost made a motion to approve the financials as
presented. Leah Wilson 2nd the
motion. Motion carried.
There will be a finance commit-
tee meeting Thursday, Novem-
ber 20, beginning at 5:15 PM,
at the League office. Anyone is welcomed to attend. At this
first meeting, an action plan
and framework within which to
move forward, as well the best days of the week and time to
meet will be the focus. Please
let Maggie Adams know if you
will be attending. If you are unable to make it, please let
her know if you have any ideas
for discussion as well as dates/
times that are convenient – there will be plenty of opportu-
nities to attend if you are not
able to make the first meeting.
Healthy Kids Coalition
Beth Drennen, President-Elect AND
Kim Urig,
R&D Chair
Healthy Kids Coalition is an opportunity to showcase what JLY membership is capable of!
An orientation for all volunteers will be held: Tuesday, December 9 at the
Auditorium at Southwoods, so all volunteers will be familiar with the recipes and receive more information as to their duties and responsibilities at each
session.
JLY Holiday Social will follow the orientation on Tuesday, December 9. Lo-cation TBD.
Volunteer Sign-Ups & Timeline: Beth Drennen discussed that signupgeni-
us.com will be used for the volunteer sign-ups. At least one JLY member will need to be at each session. The first session will be January 6, 2015. Akron
Children’s Hospital will provide teen volunteers. The link to sign-up will be
emailed to members on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. The deadline to
sign-up will be December 5, 2014.
Kim Urig referenced the easy snacks/recipes to be demonstrated at the
sessions and encouraged all members present (at the GMM) to sample the
tasty treats. The concept is to introduce those present at the sessions that cooking does not have to be difficult and is much healthier and more af-
fordable than take-out.
The Junior League of Youngstown November General Membership Meeting Minutes
Page 7
Volume 12, I ssue 4
Membership
Laura Rumble, Co-Chair
One-on-One’s will be held: Thursday, November 13 & Tuesday, November 25.
Laura Rumble reminded everyone to please sign-up prior to leaving the
November GMM.
Sustainer Hostesses: Marilyn Wagmiller (Canfield): Thursday, November 13
Phyllis Ricchiuti (Poland): Thursday, November 25
Paperwork is to be completed in advance and e-mailed/mailed to your
advisor in advance of your assigned One-on-One. 2014-2015 Advisors: Marion Dunham, Kristen Frank, Liz Kijowski, Tara Mady
Marketing
Tara Mady, Chair
Holiday Social will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, following the Healthy Kids Coalition orientation. Please consult Briefly for further details.
Location TBD.
Done in a Days
Beth Drennen, Presi-
dent Elect
Shellie Warino,
Chair (absent)
Peace Race t-shirts are now available; e-mail Shellie Warino to receive yours (if you were a volunteer at the event).
Shellie Warino delivered the canned goods to the food bank; they were
very grateful and a thank-you note was received.
November’s DIAD opportunity is volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank: Tuesday, November 18 from 9:00-1:00 PM. Five volunteers are needed for
this to be successful.
Friday evening, December 5: December DIAD will be the Youngstown Holi-
day Parade. Sign-up sheet is available.
Nominating
Leah Wilson, Chair
Nominating Committee will be applying for various AJLI Awards –deadline is in December and rapidly approaching.
Looking for: President-Elect, Treasurer, Nominating Committee Member
Members of the Nominating Committee will be present at the One-on-One
sessions for any questions members may have regarding the nominating process.
Consult JLY Yearbook for re-
quirement information. Appli-
cations are due: November 30, 2014.
Provisionals
Danielle Surko, Co-Chair
Last Provisional meeting addressed various aspects/sub-groups of JLY. Next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18, at the JLY office at which
time storyboarding will occur.
Training & Education
Heather Elder,
Chair
Introduction of Speak-
er: Suzanne Barbati,
OH WOW!
*November GMM took place in the INSPIRE WORKS Room. *In the INSPIRE WORKS Room, the PDCA process is followed: Plan, Do,
Check, Act.
*Members were led through an experiment to test absorbency of various
materials. *Suzanne Barbati provided a background and history of OHWOW!
*Blueprints of “Kids in the Kitchen” were available for viewing, but were
asked to be kept confidential.
*OH WOW! has an endowment and has remained in the black for the last three years.
*Members present were led on a tour.
*Brochures were distributed.
*Feel free to call Suzanne Barbati at any time.
Training & Education
Heather Elder, Chair
January Neighborhood Meetings to be held at four locations: *Girard: Collen Novosel *Boardman: Marty Bushey
*Canfield: Mary Jo Fagert *Poland: Ingrid Lundquist
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Addresses will be posted in December Briefly, along with a follow-up e-mail sent in January.
Closing Remarks
Beth Drennen, President-Elect
Announcements: *November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month, *Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
*After-meeting social to be held at Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts, Downtown
Youngstown
Next GMM: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Neighborhood Meetings Locations: Sustainers’ Home (as listed above)
Adjournment Beth Drennen initiated a mo-tion to adjourn the November
11, 2014 General Membership
Meeting at 7:38 PM. Danielle
Surko 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
(continued)
Respectfully submitted: Jennifer Soloman—November 12, 2014
The Junior League of Youngstown
The Commerce Building
201 E. Commerce Street, Suite 320
Youngstown, OH 44503
Place Postage
Here
2014-2015 General Membership Meetings & Done in a Days
DATE LOCATION TOPIC DONE IN A DAY
January 13, 2015 Neighborhood Meetings
Hosted by Sustainers
Group Discussion Healthy Kids Coalition
Opportunities
February 10, 2015
Main Library–
Downtown Youngstown
Becky Keck from SMARTS (Students
Motivated by the Arts)
OH WOW! The Roger &
Gloria Jones Center for
Science & Technology
March 10, 2015
*Bring A Friend*
Austintown Library Danielle Dillon– Community
Outreach for CASH
(Coordinated Action for School
Health) Coalition
Junior Achievement
April 14, 2015 Home for Kids in
Boardman or Niles
(or Main Library)
Danette Palmer– Coordinator of
Marketing & Development- Home
for Kids - Foster Care
300 Sisters in Red and
Iron Roots Urban Farm
May 19, 2015 TBA Annual Dinner- 85th Anniversary Streetscape and
OH WOW!