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president A s the holiday season approaches, certain movies come to mind: It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Elf, and A Christmas Story. Each of these movies has the main character finding himself in message from the a difficult circumstance and he is sure the world would have been a better place had he never been there. The characters soon come to learn how many lives they have impacted in many ways, both big and small. So as I dash from work to another Junior League meeting, thinking about my growing to-do list and hoping I can get everything done, I must admit I quickly lose sight of the importance of being a JLB member. More importantly I do not realize that my problems, in hindsight, are nothing compared to what others face in our community. As a member, through Junior League of Beaumont's "Done in a Day" project, I have had the opportunity to pack sack lunches at Some Other Place for those less fortunate, so they can have some food over the week- end. I see the benefit of educating children about making healthy eating choices with our "Kids in the Kitchen" project as well. I reflect on that smile from teenagers trying on prom dresses at "Simply Cinderella" and teens from "Transitioning Youth with CASA” riding in a Corvette to prom. I then think about the young children building with Legos through our "Beau- mont Children's Museum” program. Though my to-do list seems endless, I feel so blessed for not having felt what it was like to not have anything to eat over the weekend or wear to a special event or learn something new. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for that child. It’s just one of the many reasons why I feel so driven to help our community. When I think about those movies, it's not hard to see the correlation. I see how each one of us, by giving of ourselves impact others, as well as the Junior League. The Junior League of Beaumont’s community projects give them something they would not accomplish without assistance. It gives them a magical memory and better decision-making skills. Even if it's just a gift of food or time, I'm honored and humbled to be able to do that for them. Training women leaders and providing volunteer time at other organi- zations through “Done in a Day” are just a small percentage of the proj- ects the Junior League of Beaumont provides to this community. One of the greatest qualities of the Junior League is that it provides the vehicle to have that effect throughout the year. Without the hard work and dedi- cation of every member of the JLB and the Main Street Market commit- tee, the League wouldn't have the money to provide these community assistance funds. So in the craziness of responding to that last impor- tant email, that phone call message, or that letter, it's easy to forget the tremendous impact each one of us makes. Not just for our community today, but also for the future of our community. Think of the impact each and every one of those dollars can make. All around this nation volunteerism is declining. However, it's my hope that the JLB continues to grow, devote more hours, and recognize the benefit of helping others. I often hear people complain about their problems. It reminds me of when my husband grabs a shopping cart in the back of the parking lot at any store and begins to push it to the entrance. I ask, "What are you do- ing with that cart"? He states while grinning, "Do you want to be part of the problem or part of the solution"? We often pull into a store and com- plain about the cluttered parking lot, but how many try to fix it? Could you do more to help out in this community? Simply ask, "What's my first step"? No matter how small, we can all “Make a Difference One at a Time”. What would this community look like without a Junior League of Beaumont? I personally hope we NEVER find out. So this holiday season, help us do more for our community by sup- porting our Main Street Market, Dec. 5-7, 2013 at Beaumont Civic Center. Talk about the things we are doing for those around us, and be proud of all that we've accomplished. “God bless us, every one!”
2013-2014 spinnings staff table of contents departments President’s Message 4 Education & Training 12 Member Spotlights 16,17 JLB Business Owner of the Month 18 Recipes of the Month 20,21 Volunteer Opportunities 24 Announcements 27 Beth Rogers Katy Ware Chair Heather Shoemaker Snaps 27 Stephanie Gertz Myia Barton Advertising Index 29 Co-Chair Staff Writers 20,21 Save the Date Calendar 30 30 2013-2014 board of directors features Photos Courtesy of Mark Low Imagery Photography Main Street Market 6, 7 10,11 Holiday Happenings Managing 8,9 Holiday Stress 10,11 Christmas Crafts for Kids 15 MSM Sponsors 22 Neighborhood Meetings 26 Cindy Partin Laura Peterson President Communication Council Director Jennifer Byrd Kristin Godwin President-Elect Community Council Director Christine Gill Molly Bennett Treasurer/Finance Council Director Membership Council/Nominating Chair Julia Matheny Diana Miles Treasurer-Elect/Ways and Means Chair Planning Council Director Angie Herrin Stephanie Vanskike Recording Secretary Past President Chrystal Peplinski Michele Smith Corresponding Secretary Sustaining Advisor 15 In Recognition of Beaumont’s Historical Spindletop Oil Field Spinnings is going green this year! An internal publication of the Junior League of Beaumont, Inc., distributed monthly September-May. All provisional and active members will now be receiving Spinnings via email. Don’t worry- we will also continue to produce our magazine in print. If you, or someone you know, is still interested in receiving a mission statement hard copy of our publication, please email the 2013-14 Spinnings The Junior League of Beaumont is an organization of Chair, Beth Rogers at Bethany_rogers2@att.net to be added to the mailing list. You will also be seeing Spinnings all over town, so feel free to pick one up at your favorite women committed to promote volunteerism, develop the boutique, hair salon or at headquarters! potential of women and improve communities through Do you have a fabulous idea for a story? the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Would you like to be a guest writer? Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Send ideas or articles for consideration to the 2013-14 Spinnings Chair, Beth Rogers at jlbspinnings@gmail.com. We welcome your input! www.juniorLeaguebeaumont.org/spinnings 2388 McFaddin | Beaumont, Texas 77702 | 409.832.0873
6 december 2013 A very merry Main Street Market 'Twas a few weeks before Christmas and all through the Center, Great gifts, food and fun await all those that enter, So, mark your calendars, don't miss out on this holiday opportunity, And to spread the joy even further, all proceeds benefit Junior League of Beaumont's projects in the community! Thursday, December 5, 2013 Market Hours 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Ladies Night Out Holiday shopping, style show, live entertainment and shop for a chance to win a diamond necklace in our dots for diamonds giveaway Graciously donated by Mathews Jewelers General Admission Tickets $5 Good for the entire Market; Children 12 and under free Friday, December 6, 2013 Market Hours 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. holiday brunch Honoring Cathy Spidle 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tickets $40 Brunch tickets include admission to Market and style show during the brunch Saturday, December 7, 2013 Market Hours 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. children's workshop & pictures with santa 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Workshop features Gingerbread house decorating, a letter to Santa and a photo with Santa Children’s Workshop Tickets $25 Pictures with Santa Only (No Workshop) $10
december 2013 7 Vendors Jingle Bell Drawing Discovery Toys Cypress, TX Diva Dynasty Fort Worth, TX A E golf cart Drawing Essencia Purchase 1 of 500 tickets for just Accessories, Etc. Fort Worth, TX Bastrop, LA $25 for a chance to win one EZ Hang Chairs cherry red, street legal, AIM Enterprise Friendswood, TX electrical golf cart with back Cypress, TX All of Us Old Plantation F seat and sound system. Drawing made possible by Golf Soups & Dips Fancy Fonts Cars of Beaumont Tallulah, LA Beaumont, TX Alter’s Gem Jewelry, Ltd. Fatima’s Design Beaumont, TX San Antonio, TX breitling watch drawing Always in Stitches Fibi & Clo Purchase 1 of 500 tickets for just $25 for a Katy,TX Beaumont, TX chance to win one Women’s Breitling Galactic Anatolia Designs Watch AND one Men’s Breitling Superocean Watch. Houston, TX G Drawing made possible by Mathews Jewelers Avereigh’s Cottage The Gourmet Cupboard Tickets are non-refundable and are not tax deductible. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Lumberton, TX Sour Lake, TX For further rules and details, see a Junior League of Beaumont member. Grace Adele B Groves, TX Bob-Kat’s Kreations Willis, TX Gulf Coast Silver, Inc. League City, TX M Rodan + Fields Beaumont, TX Many Pearls Buckner Children & Family Services, Inc. H Lumberton, TX Mayfield’s Grilling S Beaumont, TX Holiday Farms Sales R Us, Inc. Lampasas, TX Fulshear, TX Clearwater, FL C I MeMe’s Jewel Box Onalaska, TX Sassy Trendz Boutique Carol Bella Monograms/ Port Arthur, TX It Works Global Heartfield Designs Beaumont, TX Silsbee, TX N Satchels N’ Gadgets Nectar of the Vine Beaumont, TX Cathy Cook Jewelry It’s A Happy Thing Burton, OH Scentsy Vidor, TX Lubbock, TX The Woodlands, TX Chica Kidz J O Sember's Salon Dallas, TX On a Whim Nerium AD International Jeweled Treasures Chics Dig it Liberty, TX Vidor, TX Nederland, TX Livingston, TX Junior League of Beaumont One Minute Manicure Serenity and Co. Classy Cowgirl Dreams Cookbooks Houston, TX Lumberton, TX Weimar, TX Beaumont, TX Organically Yours Silpada Designs The Classy Peacock Just Ask Creations Slocomb, AL Beaumont, TX Bridge City, TX & Indoor Golf Company’s Comin’ Shreveport, LA P Staffent USA, Ltd. Denton, TX Hearne, TX Pink Armadillos D K Lakeway, TX Stella & Dot Irving, TX Kaydees Pink Chandelier Boutique D & R Gourmet Blends Sugar Land, TX Beaumont, TX Stevie Saint John Fort Worth, TX Kelea’s Pomp & Kerrville, TX DaVinci Beads/ Ladybug Candles Sugar Land, TX Kracker Jack Kids Circumstance Boutique Houston, TX T Beaumont, TX Technology 2000 Unlimited Kirbyville, TX Posh Pottery Delightful Fragrances Rosenberg, TX Nederland, TX Seabrook, TX L Think Tank Products DeMatteis Jewelry The Lip Lady Q Denver, CO Florence, Italy Alvin, TX Quiet as a Lamb Two Chix Boutique & Gifts Designs For One/ The Little Pink Bag Beaumont, TX Lumberton, TX Genuine Gems Houston, TX Beaumont, TX Lucky Dog R Y Dillard's Montgomery, TX RK Collections Boutique Young Life Toys Beaumont, TX Little Rock, AR Nashville, TN
8 december 2013 Holiday Happenings Beaumont Heritage Society Thursday December 5, 2013 The Chamber House Ladies Night Out Christmas Tour Shop for a chance to win a diamond neck- Chamber House Museum lace in our Dots for Diamonds Giveaway 2240 Calder, Beaumont General admission $5, good for entire mar- December 1, 2013, 1-4PM ket, children 12 and under are free Free to the public Friday December 6, 2013 Come and see the Chambers House deco- Holiday Brunch Honoring Cathy Spidle rated for Christmas with ornaments, cards, Tickets $40 and include admission to mar- and more that belonged to the family. Ruth ket and style show during the brunch and Florence Chambers' toys and the family Saturday December 7, 2013 silver will also be on display. Children’s Workshop and John Jay French Museum Pictures with Santa Christmas Candlelight Tour Workshop features Gingerbread house deco- John Jay French Museum rating, a letter to Santa and photo with Santa 3025 French Rd., Beaumont Tickets $25, Pictures with Santa ONLY $10 December 1, 2013, 1PM Also, our Jingle Bell Drawing which in- The John Jay French Museum celebrates cludes 2 Breitling watches and a golf cart a mid-19th century holiday season with W.H.Stark House will be held at the close of market. fresh greenery, candles, and music evoking the old-fashioned Christmas spirit. Enjoy a Beaumont Civic Center Complex Art Museum of Southeast Texas self-guided tour through the French home AMSET: Holiday Tree Lighting Holiday on the Neches and grounds, then head to Heritage Hall Art Museum of Southeast Texas Yacht Club lighted boat parade for a delightful afternoon of holiday mu- 500 Main, Beaumont Riverfront Park sic, refreshments and hands on activities December 5, 2013, 4-6PM Main Street, Downtown Beaumont that help recreate a Christmas from days Bring the children to make ornaments and December 7, 2013, 8PM long past. Tours of the museum and enter- spin art for the AMSET Christmas tree, write tainment during this event are open to the letter to Santa and eat and visit with Santa. public and free. AMSET: Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop W.H. Stark House Art Museum of Southeast Texas W.H. Stark House Christmas Tales 500 Main, Beaumont W.H. Stark House December 7, 2013, 10AM-12:30PM 601 Main, Orange Sing up early to make a gingerbread house December 3, 2013-January 4, 2014, 9AM-4PM made of freshly bakes gingerbread. Work- See historic objects; enjoy holiday décor. shop taught by master cake decorator, Paige Neyland. Cost: Members $40 for 1 $60 for 2 Non-Members $50 for 1 $70 for 2 Limit two per household Call 409-832-3432 to register or for more info. Junior League of Beaumont Main Street Market Beaumont Civic Center Downtown Beaumont December 5-7, 2013 John Jay French Museum Market Hours:5-9PM Thursday, Art Museum of Southeast Texas 10AM-7PM Friday and10AM-6PM Saturday
december 2013 9 Shangri La Moody Gardens Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 1906 for details. Hope to see you there! Shangri La Christmas Stroll- McFaddin Ward House Eggnog Evening Dreaming of a Green Christmas and Christmas Light Ride 2111 West Park, Orange December 19, 2013, 5-7PM December 13-14, 2013, 7PM Start at the visitor center for tasty treats Christmas lights and holiday music wel- and eggnog then stroll over to the house come visitors to Shangri La for the annual for a self-guided tour. The event is free and Christmas Strolls. See beautifully decorated open to the public from 5 pm - 7 pm. Call trees and wander through the greenhous- 832-1906 for details. See you there! Cy- es adorned with poinsettias and seasonal clists: Bring your bikes and join a casual flowers. The young and the young-at-heart group to ride around town to view Christ- can enjoy “Candyland” in our Children’s mas lights, ending at the McFaddin-Ward Garden area. The Garden Store will be open House Museum for eggnog and a tour. with great holiday gifts and the Star and LIGHTS and HELMETS are required and Crescent Moon Café will feature holiday Christmas lights on your bike are encour- cookies and hot drinks for sale. Visit www. aged. The streets are open to normal traffic shangrilagardens.org for details. flow, so please ride with caution and obey Evening stroll through Shangri La all traffic laws (ride at your own risk). December 19-21 & 26-28, 2013, 6-8PM See millions of lights, beautifully decorated trees and seasonal decorations. Free ad- Moody Gardens mission with a non-perishable food item Festival of Lights donation or $3 at the door. McFaddin Ward House Galveston, TX December 12, 2013-January 4, 2014, 6-10PM Festival admission $6.95 McFaddin Ward House McFaddin Ward House Annual Christmas Bring a non-perishable food item every Friday Open House and receive two for one festival admission. 725 Third St., Beaumont December 14, 2013, 1-4PM Join us at the McFaddin-Ward House Muse- Event listings provided by um for a celebration of Christmas traditions at the annual Holiday Open House! Take a break from the busy holiday pace and bring the whole family for a chance to enjoy a simpler, more peaceful Christmastime. Tour the brightly-decorated first floor of the mu- seum, try your hand at Christmas activities, all events listed for Free... and sample traditional Christmas cookies the one calendar for Southeast Texas! and punch while you relax and listen to For the latest and most exciting events, visit Shangri La music of the season. The event is free and open to everyone! Contact us at 409-832- www.SoutheastTexasEvents.com.
10 december 2013 Here are some ways our fellow Junior League members will be managing Holiday spending the holiday and ways they will cope with holiday stress: Dawn Katz (provisional): What are your plans for the holiday? I will be going home to Chicago for the holidays to be with my family. How do you handle holiday stress? I’m lucky because I work for LIT and I’m off for the holidays. In some ways it makes the holiday season less stressful and more like a vacation. To cope with the stress that does come my way during this season I make list. I’m a BIG list person... it keeps me calm and distressed. Cyndi Edwards (Meeting Arrangement Co-Chair): What are your plans for the holiday? I’m planning to go to New Orleans with my family. It is our tradition every Christmas. We ride the Amtrak train there and back. By Myia Barton How do you handle holiday stress? I handle holiday stress by focusing on the many blessings I have: an It is that time again and the Holidays are amazing family, great friends, good health, etc. Once you focus on a here! For some, the holidays are a very hap- spirit of gratitude, it is amazing how your stresses become nonexistent. py and festive time reuniting with family and Liza Waddell (Children’s Museum): friends, for others, a depressing and lonely What are your plans for the holiday? Christmas we will be here since I will be days away from my due time, and many more, a mixture of all emo- date. My husband, Kevin, is working Christmas Eve and Christmas day. We don’t have a “normal” or a “same as last year” holiday tions. No matter what your holidays’ plans since we don’t always have Jaxon on Christmas, but we celebrate they are sure to be accompanied with in- as if it were that special day. Jaxon doesn’t really seem to notice because we don’t make it a big deal or make it seem like it’s not creasing demands and added stress. As our that holiday that specific day. stress levels increase, our ability to cope can How do you handle holiday stress? Kevin and I always do our Christmas list for everyone and what- be impaired and for some even vanish. ever we do not buy online, we plan a weekend to go to Houston There are many great ways to cope with the and knock it out one weekend. We do not have very many days/ weekends that are free so we always have to plan ahead, which holiday stress allowing each of us to enjoy the makes it pretty stress-free. holiday celebrations, stay sane and healthy, Pam Caldwell (Super Seller): and be ready for what 2014 will bring. What are your plans for the holiday? I go home to friends and family in Oklahoma and Georgia. On December 14th, my dog rescue friends and I have a “blow-out” party that is always fun. How do you handle holiday stress? I exercise for stress management. Monica Boucher (Meeting Arrangement Chair): What are your plans for the holiday? We try to spend as much time with family as possible having gath- erings. We usually go on a vacation together instead of doing pres- ents. Then on Christmas day, we always like to going to the movies. How do you handle holiday stress? I try to keep things simple and take it easy. I try to decorate with simple plants that are beautiful like the Poinsettia, and I keep a scheme of only one or two colors. The gift part can be stressful so I shop for gifts year-round and make delicious, edible gifts for friends and family. Jenny Theriot (CASA): What are your plans for the holiday? For Christmas, we will be traveling to see all of our extended fami- lies in Louisiana. It is a lot of fun but can be exhausting with all of the driving and eating! How do you handle holiday stress? I handle stress by shopping and preparing ahead of time and re- laxing when possible – as well as drinking wine!
december 2013 11 We cannot stop the holidays from coming nor prevent all of the stress that comes along with the season. While each of us will have our own unique plans for the holidays and we all will experience stress differently, here are some additional tips from About.com that may assist you with the stress you may experience this year: Acknowledge your feelings. Take a breather. If someone close to you has recently died or you cannot be with Make some time for yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone, loved ones, realize that it is normal to feel sadness and grief. It is without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle every- OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You cannot force thing you need to do. Take a walk at night and stargaze. Listen to yourself to be happy just because it is the holiday season. soothing music. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or Set Your Priorities. other social events. They can offer support and companionship. Before too many activities overwhelm you, it is important to de- Volunteering your time to help others also is a good way to lift cide what traditions offer the most positive impact and elimi- your spirits and broaden your friendships. nate superfluous activities. For example, if you usually become overwhelmed by a flurry of baking, caroling, shopping, sending Be realistic. cards, visiting relatives and other activities that leave you ex- The holidays do not have to be perfect or just like last year. As fam- hausted by January, you may want to examine your priorities, ilies change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. pick a few favorite activities and really enjoy them, while skip- For example, if your adult children can't come to your house, find ping the rest. new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails or videos. There is no “right” way to handle your stress, or the holidays. There is truly is no “perfect holiday” except the one that you ruminate on Set aside differences. and smile. Traditions are ever changing, and our methods to cope Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if with stress may change yearly with the changing of traditions. Just they do not live up to all of your expectations. Set aside griev- do your best to remain happy and safe during the holidays and ances until a more appropriate time for discussion. Be under- have a Happy New Year! standing if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they are feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too. Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Do not try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts. Try these alternatives: Donate to a charity in someone's name, give homemade gifts or start a family gift exchange. *See November Spinnings for tips. Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities. Plan your menus and then make your shopping list. That will help prevent last minute scrambling to buy forgotten ingredients. Make sure to line up help for party prep and cleanup. Learn to say no. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you cannot participate in every project or activity. If it is not possible to say no when your boss asks you to work overtime, try to remove something else from your agenda to make up for the lost time. Do not abandon healthy habits. Do not let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt. Have a healthy snack before holiday parties so that you do not go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks. Continue to get plenty of sleep and physical activity.
12 december 2013 Bright Smiles, Bright Futures: The Junior League partners with Colgate-Palmolive to provide free dental care to kids in need Reflecting a decades-long commitment to children’s health and welfare, The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is launching a partnership with Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Fu- tures® to connect the program, one of the most successful chil- dren's oral health initiatives in the world, with 293 independent Junior Leagues in four countries. BSBF provides free dental screenings, oral health education and treatment referrals to children ages 1-12 through its fleet of mo- bile dental vans. These vans travel to underserved rural and urban communities, reaching over 1,000 towns and more than 10 million children each year. Susan Danish, AJLI’s Executive Director, said, “We look forward to working with Colgate to educate children far and wide about the importance of oral health. Because of its commitment to oral health for at-risk children and their families, Colgate is a great partner for our Leagues, which are committed to creating lasting community impact on important issues just like this. So Colgate will provide the vans, and our Leagues will provide the community connections!” “One of the keys to our success has been the community part- nerships that we have formed with dynamic, dedicated service or- ganizations like the Junior Leagues,” said Dawna Michelle Fields, National Program Manager, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures. “For many families, finding access to affordable dental care and oral health information continues to be a challenge. Partnering with the Junior Leagues will enhance our efforts to reach children in need.” Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® is among the most far- reaching, successful children's oral health initiatives in the world. Through long-standing partnerships with governments, schools and communities, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® has reached more than 650 million children and their families across 80 countries with free dental screenings and oral health education.
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december 2013 15 Christmas Crafts for Kids The holidays are upon us. We all want to enjoy this time with our children. However, we often find ourselves so busy shopping for gifts and making holiday treats that we do not slow down to enjoy some of the smaller things. This year, why not put the little elves to work? You can do the following activities with your children and check some things off your list at the same time. Use these items as teacher gifts and class treats, or just make them together for fun. Either way, you’ll enjoy some time with your little ones this Christmas season. Snowman Hot Chocolate This is a simple and inexpensive gift that shows you care Reindeer Class Treat without breaking the bank. You can even have the kids What you’ll need: help make them as teacher gifts. Mini chocolate doughnuts Pretzels What you’ll need: Red hots or red M&Ms for nose Small mason jars White icing in a tube (or small candies) for eyes Large canister of hot chocolate powder Mini Marshmallows Instructions: Peppermints Break pretzels in half to make antlers. Stick them into a Black paint pen doughnut. Place red candy on top of the hole. Use icing Orange paint pen or white candies for eyes. If candies are not sticking, you Black fabric (for the hat) can use a small amount of icing to help them stick better. Rubber bands (black, if you can find them) Red and white gingham fabric (for the scarf) Heavy duty sticky Velcro Instructions: For each snowman, fill one jar with hot choco- late powder, one with peppermints, and one with marshmallows. Place lids on the jars. Cut a circle out of the black fabric large enough to go on top of the marshmallow jar as a hat. Place over the jar and secure with a rubber band. Place sticky velcro on top of the pep- permint jar, bottom of the hot chocolate jar, top of the hot chocolate jar, and bottom of the marshmallow jar. Stack the jars in that order. Decorate the body and face of the snowman using the black paint pen for the dots and the orange one to make a nose. Cut a long thin piece of the gingham fabric to use as a scarf. Tie the scarf around the snowman’s “neck,” and cut fringe at the ends of the fabric to finish it off.
16 december 2013 to visit Roscoe, the little dog at the Fire Museum. We enjoy swim- ming and entertaining at home. We spend a lot of time playing with our rowdy dog, Buccee. What is your favorite thing about the League? I transferred my membership to the JLB with the hopes of meeting activeSpotlight women with whom I had a lot in happier! We love Southeast Texas What is your current placement? common. I've met plenty of ladies Kathryn Fuller so much that we convinced my I'm so fortunate to serve with a like me, but I've also met lots of parents to move here, too. wonderful group of ladies as Nomi- women who I have nothing in com- Tell me about your family. nating Co-chair. mon with at all. The JLB has given This November, Jason and I will cele- What is your favorite memory me a common bond with a variety brate our 17th wedding anniversary. or experience in the League? of ladies, all of whom have en- Our son Wellborn is nine and is talk- One of my favorite memories hap- riched my life in both big and small ing his way through the third grade. pened during Main Street Market What did you aspire a few years ago. I showed up at ways. I'm so thankful for a league to be as a child? the Civic Center early one morn- that is full of women who lead me When I was a child, I wanted to be ing to find Hillary Shanning using a to think in new and bigger ways. an artist. I always liked drawing stand-up cement mixer and a large What impact has the League and stretching my creativity. bucket to mix icing for gingerbread had on you or your family life? What are your hobbies? houses. It was a brilliant idea and I'm so proud that Wellborn sees Are you from Beaumont? I really enjoy cooking! I love to try hilarious to watch! She really knew me work with the League and un- After I graduated from High School new things and I'm often guilty of how to get that job done! in Lake Jackson, TX, I moved to derstands the importance volun- experimenting with new recipes What do you do for fun with your Waco for college and liked cen- teerism. He is developing a philan- when I'm hosting a party. One of children? I'm blessed to have a son tral Texas so much that I hoped I'd my favorite cookbooks is Dining who thinks that everything is fun, thropic heart because he sees me never leave. A job opportunity for Without Reservations. I've proba- so we keep things low-key by ex- and Jason both giving back to the Jason led us to St. Louis and then bly missed my calling as Cookbook ploring things in SETX. He likes to community that gives so much to to Silsbee in 2004. We couldn't be Chair for the JLB. go to the Art Museum and he loves our little family.
december 2013 17 sustainerSpotlight baby girl. Elizabeth and Ed, our the church library. I love books and we continues our career groups Sarah Matheny daughter and son in law also live for the past two summers I have when individuals really serious in Beaumont with our two teen planned the Calder reading Pro- about their careers and needed age grandsons, Edward and Caleb. gram for children. This summer an evening Provisional class. This Keaton, our eight year old Irish Set- our theme was “Ye Olde Ice Cream continued until the full evening Jr. ter runs our home with help from Reading Shoppe” and we built a League was implemented. Molly our yellow tabby cat. Molly giant Ice Cream Cone-our scoops I remember Regina Rogers and I be- was adopted from the Humane So- covered the cone with each child’s ing asked as new Provisionals,”are ciety and is a delightful member of name representing all the books you sure you can come to Tuesday our family. they had read. morning meetings.” There definite- What are your hobbies? I also serve on the Beaumont Chil- ly was not any plan for a Provision- We have a home in the Hill Coun- dren’s Museum Board. I have been al night group, that was not even in try – Hunt, Texas – I love spending on the board almost since the be- their thoughts let alone long range time there. We live across the river ginning. It is a wonderful project; plans. Those ladies were serious. from Camp LaJunta; during the we plan and implement major fund I remember where I was, where I summer months I take my books raisers as well as traveling exhibits sat and who was there to this very and read by the river. Reading is that share the story of the muse- day. We responded with a soft one of my favorite activities. I read um concept. answer, “yes”, and we did not let as well as watch the cute little boys What is your favorite memory them down. from camp in their water activities. in the League? Are you from Beaumont? What advice do you have for It is also so much fun at the Hunt Oh, I have so many wonderful No, I grew up in Port Arthur, TX. current members? House during the fall and spring. memories of the years I was an ac- Tell me about your family. When it is time to return to Beau- tive member of the League. I re- The Junior League of Beaumont is I have just retired from Lamar Uni- mont, I always need a gentle push. member the year I was Provisional an important arm of the commu- versity. I taught in the College of Ed- I also love to travel; we enjoy see- Chairman, this was the year we nity; it has great strength and cares ucation and Human Development. I ing the country – my passport is had many Provisional members for many needs. The strength will loved teaching the college age stu- near me at all times. that had careers. That meant they only continue if you as an individ- dent. It was a wonderful career. What other volunteer worked during the day. The only ual will take care of your part and My husband, Michael is retired organizations are you way to solve the problem was to be sure your responsibilities and attorney; we have one son, Mat- involved with? have an evening group, so we had assignments are always met at the thew who is also an attorney. Our I have directed the preschool Sun- two groups – a morning and an highest level of productivity. daughter-in-law, Julian practices day School class at Calder Baptist evening Provisional group. This Your time in the League goes by law as well. Our grandson, Mason Church for the last twenty-five plus was the perfect placement for me. quickly; this is your time to use your is three years old and just began years. The children are ages three We did all the activities the morn- skills and talents for the good of the his first year at All Saints. Mason to five. I love this age group; they ing group did; I did have some dif- community which includes your has a three month old baby sis- are adorable. They say the most ficulty including the City Council family. This is a wonderful oppor- ter, Meredith Anne; she is our only wonderful things; I love their lan- meeting because we met in the tunity to share yourself with others. granddaughter and is a beautiful guage at this age. I also work in evening. We had two chairmen- Never let the Junior League down! provisionalSpotlight Texas A&M University! I was bleed- What do you do for fun through this great organization. Amanda Yarbrough ing maroon as a child. From there with your children? What is your memory or expe- I went to Austin, TX with my soon We like to all gather together in rience in the League so far? to be husband (at that point) and our cul-de-sac and let the kids The ladies are amazing people! eventually we found our way back play together outside with all the What is your favorite thing to the small town living of Neder- neighbors. about the League? land, TX. We are very happy to live What other places have I enjoy meeting all the ladies and in Southeast Texas. you volunteered? learning about who they are in life. Tell me about your family. I was very active with the Ameri- I also look forward to the different My husband, Blake, and I met dur- can Diabetes Association, Mus- volunteer experiences throughout ing college at Texas A&M Univer- cular Dystrophy Association and the community. sity. Whoop! We have lived in Aus- Austin Chamber of Commerce in What made you join the JLB? tin and have planted our roots in Austin TX. My mother was a member of the Nederland. We have a 2 year old What are you hoping to gain named Jaxon and he is the super- as a member of the JLB? Junior League of Lufkin and be- star of our world I feel that the Junior League of came a very active member of the Are you from Beaumont? community. I can only hope that What did you aspire Beaumont will help tie me to the No, I grew up in Diboll, Texas about I can live up to all the high marks to be as a child? heart of Southeast Texas, It will also a 2 hour drive north from here. I wanted to be a teacher. I cur- allow me to learn more about the she has already set. She has also What other cities rently work at the Julie Rogers Gift people and importance of the com- made lifetime friends through the have you lived in? of Life Program and get to educate munity. I already admire so many of league and I know that all the la- After High School, I went to Col- others about living a healthy life the women I have met and know dies I have already met have made lege Station and graduated for every day. that I will make lifelong friends a mark on my heart.
18 december 2013 Sally Bundy became a member of the Junior League in 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio. After many years of service there she transferred to the Junior League of New Orleans and in 1970 she transferred to Beaumont where she remained a great volunteer and support- er for the rest of her life. While a member of the JLB, Sally worked business on the Texas Tennis Tournament of the Stars, the Horse Show, the Environmental Concern Committee, Lagniappe and the Beaumont owner Art Museum (known today as AMSET). She also served in many leadership roles. Throughout the 1970s Mrs. Bundy was Commu- of the month nity Research Chairman, Education Chairman, Nominating Chair- man, and was a member of the Ways and Means committee and Advisory committee. JLB Recognizes Sally Bundy as After becoming a sustainer in 1977, Sally continued her service Small Business Owner of the Month both inside and outside of the Junior League. Sally was Sustainer of the Year in 2009 for her continued involvement within the JLB and her service in the community. She was active in her sorority Pi Beta Phi, Neches River Festival, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and the Beaumont Art Museum. During all these years of service, Sally was also building her ca- reer as a realtor. In 1988 Sally, along with 5 other women, founded Remax Beaumont. Sally received many awards for her work as a real estate agent; the Beaumont Board of Realtor's Salesman of the Year award in 1982, the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000, the Capital Club award for 2002 and also the Platinum Award for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, & 2006. Sally was inducted into the coveted RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 1994. Sally was totally focused on her life and extremely committed to the things that were important to her. She was able to balance family and friends, her work, her volunteering, and her favorite hobby, golf, because they were all important to her. She had so many friends in Beaumont and was well known throughout our community. She had a wonderful life and we are thankful for her presence in our organization. Thank you for your years of service to the League... Sally Bundy September 16, 1936-October 18, 2013 Junior League of Beaumont Provisional 1964 Active until 1977 Sustainer 1977-2013 Sustainer of the Year 2009
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20 december 2013 ★ Merry Christmas! ★ Happy Hanukah! ★ ★ Seasons Greetings! ★ Happy Holidays! ★ Old-Fashioned Corn Bread Dressing H owever you say it, the holidays are Dining Without Reservations, page 118 a wonderful time of year and there 4 cups dry bread, toasted and crumbled is no better time to celebrate the 8 cups dry corn bread, crumbled special people in your life! And 1 cup chopped onion nothing helps people celebrate like 1 cup chopped green onion delicious food and festive cocktails! So, here are 1 cup chopped celery a few classic recipes that can be used at your ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted holiday get-together, made and dropped off to ¼ cup finely chopped parsley a neighbor or brought as a contribution to a pot 1 teaspoon salt luck. As 2013 comes to a close, I hope everyone 1 teaspoon pepper has a good and productive year and is looking for- 2 – 4 cups (or more) turkey or chicken broth ward to even bigger and better things to come! 2 eggs, lightly beaten Special thanks to my wonderful committee- you truly have made the first half of the Junior Mix the bread and corn bread crumbs in a large bowl. League year a pleasure and can't wait for 2014! Let stand for 8 to 12 hours. Saute the onions, green on- ions and celery in the butter in a skillet. Add to the crumb mixture. Season with the parsley, salt and pepper. Add Ashley Carter the broth and mix well. Adjust the seasonings. Add the eggs and mix lightly. The mixture should be very moist. Spoon into 2 well-greased 9 x 13-inch baking dishes. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
december 2013 21 Buffet Potatoes Look for us at Main Street Market! Lagniappe, page 188 2 pounds frozen hash brown potatoes Stop by the JLB Cookbook booth to ½ cup melted margarine find special holiday packages... ¼ cup chopped onion just perfect for Christmas giving! 1 (10 ounce) can condensed Get all of your shopping done early at the market with cream of chicken soup pre-wrapped books and gift sets. Lagniappe and 1 pint sour cream 10 ounces grated cheddar cheese Dining Without Reservations both make great gifts for 1 teaspoon salt teachers, friends and family and you are supporting ½ cup bread crumbs your Junior League at the same time! Thaw potatoes for about 45 minutes be- Be sure and support the local Beaumont fore assembling. Combine potatoes, but- ter, onion, soup, sour cream cheese and businesses who are supporting us Bando’s salt in a 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle bread by stocking the JLB Cookbooks: 215 N. 11th St. | 409-212-8445 crumbs on top. Bake for 1 hour at 350°. Baptist Hospital Gift Shop This recipe can be assembled ahead of 3080 College St. | 409-212-5852 time. Instead of baking, refreeze mixture Claybar Floral and Gift and when ready to serve, thaw and bake. 1145 N. 11th St. | 409-892-3459 Cocomo Joe's 2024 Calder | 409-860-5448 For Heaven’s Sake Al's Milk Punch 4190 Calder | 409-898-3340 Heartfield’s Lagniappe, page 48 250 Dowlen Rd. | 409-860-4800 1 cup crushed ice Icing on the Cake 1 pint vanilla ice cream Inside Burns Antik Haus | 2195 Calder 5 ounces milk 2 ½ ounces bourbon nederland 1 ounce rum Chatzkie’s ¾ ounce brandy 1220 Boston Ave. | 409-239-7822 ¾ ounce cognac Fred Miller’s 4 ½ teaspoons sugar 2808 Nederland Ave. | 409-724-1208 Fill blender with crushed ice and vanilla ice cream. Add milk, liquors and sugar. Blend until well mixed. Junior League Cookbooks... Divinity Always a Dining Without Reservations, page 203 wonderful gift! 2 ½ cups sugar ½ cup light corn syrup Just visit cookbookmarketplace.com and ½ cup water email us your order. Not only will they 2 egg whites love it, but nearly half of the cost of 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract the book, regardless of which League Combine the sugar, corn syrup and wa- it is from, benefits JLB as long as ter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over me- you order it through us! dium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, cov- Please contact Ashley at ered for 2 to 3 minutes or until the steam ashleycarolinecarter@gmail.com washes the sugar crystals from the side today to place your order. of the pan. Cook, uncovered, to 260° on a candy thermometer, hard-ball stage. Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Pour the hot mixture slowly The Junior League of Beaumont is always looking for new ways to get our fabulous over the egg whites, beating constantly. cookbooks out in the community. If you or someone you know owns a shop around Add the vanilla. Beat until stiff and dull looking. If the mixture hardens too much, town and would like to find out more information about stocking our books, please add a small amount of boiling water. Drop contact April Lindsay at acpeden@gmail.com. All profits from cookbook sales support by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. JLB community service projects.
22 december 2013 A very Merry Main Street Market Sponsors Vendor Hospitality Underwriter HEB Children’s Workshop Underwriter Air Comfort General Admission Tickets Dana and Slate Babineaux Hospitality Broussards K & K Designs Market Basket Dots for Diamonds Mathews Jewelers Jewelry for the brunch Rita Ashley Bags Jason’s Deli Golf Cart Made possible by Golf Cars of Beaumont Watches Made possible by Mathews Jewelers Advertising Jefferson County Tourism Commission MSM Media Sponsors Cumulus Clear Channel Southeasttexas.com EventsBook Suddenlink Media KFDM KBTV- FOX 4 KBMT 12 The Examiner
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24 december 2013 Next Step Parenting It’s All About The Dress Buckner’s Children Beaumont Civic Center o m i n g Dates and times TBA Details TBA Upc Senior Morning Out Club Seniors with Alzheimer/Dementia Maurine Gray Literacy Depot t u niti es Trinity Methodist Church 1205 Franklin St., 409-835-7924 Op p o r 3430 Harrison, Beaumont Tuesdays, 9:30am-1:30pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Contact Person: Barbara Beard Junior Achievement bbeard@ci.beaumont.tx.us Finance Park There is a screening process Fall Event: for all who wish to volunteer. Some Other Place Pipefitters Union Hall Local 195 Soup Kitchen 3184 Hwy 69, Nederland Salvation Army 1155 Mc.Faddin, Beaumont Spring Event: 2350 I-10, Beaumont ARC of Beaumont Community Center Location TBA Call Kim if you wish to attend: 655 S. 8th Street, Beaumont 1240 Mc.Faddin, Beaumont 409-833-3860 409-350-1140 MHMR Rec. Room 409-832-7359 12/2-13/2013, 3/3-7/2013, Preparing Christmas Adult Social Club: Meals on Wheels: 5/12-16/2013, 8:15am-1:30pm food boxes: 3rd Thursday of month, 6-8pm Vehicle required with some December 9-13, 9am-4pm around town driving. CASA Christmas food and toy SMILES! Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. Prom: distribution: Free Dental Care Day 10:30am-1:30pm Courtyard, 4321 Lincoln, Groves December 18-19, 9am-4 pm Dates and times TBA Call 892-4455 for details. Date and time TBA They are thinking it will be the Soup Kitchen: Graduation Shower: Texas Energy Museum week of Spring Break 2014 Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-12pm Details TBA 600 Main, Beaumont Saturdays, 10-11:30am 409-833-5100 AMSET (Stay as long as you want) Southeast Texas Docent Training: 500 Main, Beaumont Christmas Giving Tree Program: Food Bank Fall dates TBA Family Arts Days: Date and time TBA 3845 S. MLK Jr. Pkwy., Beaumont School Tours: 2/8/14, 5/31/14, 10am-2pm Distribute Christmas gifts to School Tools Program: Spring dates TBA needy children and their families. Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5pm Bubble Day: Main Street Market Hours are flexible during the 1st Saturday of month, 9am-12pm 2014 dates TBA Open Shifts available all days. weekday to wrap gifts. HEB Feast of Sharing St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Charities Hospitality Center More events Ford Park Event Center Women’s Conference 3959 Gulfway Dr., Port Arthur to come! 5115 I-10 South Ford Park Soup Kitchen: All dates and locations are determined by December 6, 2013, 4-7 pm 5/8/14, 7:30am-5pm Monday-Friday, 10:30am-12:15pm the organizations and subject to change. Advertising that's in a League of its own... effective, affordable advertising with the jLB Spinnings reaches a large audience of women who are committed to their families, careers and their community. Our long time advertisers continue to find new customers in the women of the Junior League of Beaumont. You can too! For more information, please contact Resource Development at 409-832-0873 or jlb@juniorLeaguebeaumont.org.
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26 december 2013 Thank you to our hostesses and facilitators at our Neighborhood meetings this year. On behalf of the JLB, we want to say a heart felt thank you for opening your home to our members and provisionals and allowing us to facilitate. Your generosity is appreciated more than you know. I appreciate the gift of your time, and your giving hearts as members and sustainers of the League. Sincerely, Cindy Partin Monica Boucher Cyndi Edwards JLB President '13-14 Meeting Arrangements Chair Meeting Arrangements Co-Chair Your Professional Guide to Real Estate. TeamDaynaSimmons.com 409.866.TEAM (8326) Each office is independently owned and operated
december 2013 27 December Birthdays Ashley Berry December 3 Junior League Emily Wheeler December 5 'Snaps' Go To... Corey Gilfoil December 6 Yvette Griffith December 10 • Emily Wheeler for all her help with the Beaumont Children's Museum website. Kate Leverett December 12 Dawn Katz December 15 • Liza, Pam, Myia, Shannon and Nicole for a great Bark for Life. Bridgett Williams December 26 • Ashley Hurlburt who is a good friend and one you can Liza Waddell December 26 call anytime and ask her for anything and she would drop Amanda Yarbrough December 29 everything to help you out. Tory Pyle December 31 • Ashley Hurlburt great work with Education & Training and organizing fun events. • Monica Boucher and Cyndi Edwards for helping arrange the With Deepest Sympathy neighborhood meetings. • Sustainers and members who opened their homes to us and Sustainer and Past President hosted the neighborhood meetings -Thank You. Elta Williams passed away • Members who facilitated the neighborhood meetings - Thank You. Sustainer and former Sustainer of the Year Sally Bundy passed away • Cyndi Edwards and ExxonMobil for matching her volunteer hours and giving back to the league. Monique Lumpkin on the • Andrea and Chrisa for organizing a fun filled passing of her grandfather Super Saturday for our Provisionals. • Rachel Grove for all her hard work as co-chair of the St.Mark's Chili Supper and Bazar. Do you have an • Main Street Market committee and their hard work to organize our upcoming event. announcement? Not only are these ladies doing awesome things within our League, Send to the 2013-14 Spinnings Chair, but they are, as well in our community, Beth Rogers at jlbspinnings@gmail.com. "Making a Difference One at a Time".
The Junior League of Beaumont’s 28 december 2013 Headquarters Facility Our newly renovated headquarters is the perfect place to host your special occasion Starting at just $100 for members and $200 for non-members, our facility is not only beautiful, but surprisingly affordable. Non-profit organizations and community individuals, along with provisional, active, or sustaining members may rent the house for wedding receptions, meetings, showers, birthday parties, and other special events. • Full Kitchen • Bathroom Facilities • Seating & Tables • Wheelchair Access Junior League of Beaumont Headquarters 2388 McFaddin at 8th Street For appointments or more information, call 409.832.0873, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm, or e-mail jlb@juniorleaguebeaumont.org www.juniorLeaguebeaumont.org/headquarters.htm
december 2013 29 Advertiser Index Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas 14 Bellard Orthodontics 14 Broussard's 22 Sally Bundy Team, RE/MAX Beaumont 32 Claybar 16 Coffman Law Firm 25 Education First Federal Credit Union 19 Harbor 23 Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program 3 Mary Jane Mouton, RE/MAX Beaumont 2 Dr. Alvin Prause 13 Previty 11 Sundevils 13 Team Dayna Simmons, Coldwell Banker Southern Homes 26 Thermacon 22 Victory Medical Center 31 Zummo Meat Co. 13 The Junior League of Beaumont would like to extend a sincere thank you to our advertisers for your support. We appreciate you! Also, thank you to our 2013-2013 partners! Their donations enable JLB to support the strength of women and continue with efforts to improve our local community. PATRON The ExxonMobil Foundation
30 december 2013 General Meetings Provisional Meetings Tuesdays All meetings will be held at at The Beaumont Club 6pm at JLB Headquarters 6pm Social | 6:30 Meeting December 10 December 5th January 28 Thursday Meeting at 6pm February 25 at Main Street Market March 18 April 22 January 14th February 4th March 25th Don't miss Placement Night April 8th the fun! Mini Meetings TBA Main Street Market December 5, 6 & 7 May 13th May Dinner See pages 6 & 7 Meeting at 6pm for details. december 2013 s u n day MONDAY tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Main Street Market 5-9p.m. See pages 6 & 7. 6 Main Street Market 7 10a.m.-7p.m. Main Street Market Happy Birthday General Meeting See pages 6 & 7. 10a.m.-6p.m. Ashley Berry 6p.m. at Main Street Market See pages 6 & 7. Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Cory Gilfoil Emily Wheeler 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Provisional Meeting 6p.m. at JLB Headquarters Happy Birthday Kate Leverett Happy Birthday Yvette Griffith 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Happy Birthday Dawn Katz 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Happy Birthday Bridgett Williams Liza Waddell 29 30 31 Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Amanda Yarbrough Tory Pyle
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Beaumont, Texas Non-Profit Org. Permit No. 22 U.S. Postage PA ID 2388 McFaddin • Beaumont, Texas 77702 You will be greatly missed... Sally Bundy September 16, 1936-October 18, 2013 Junior League of Beaumont Provisional 1964 Active until 1977 Sustainer 1977-2013 Sustainer of the Year 2009
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