Junior League Gallery of Hope Art Show project held in LeNorman home
Artist Kate Schein participated in the Junior League Art Show. (Photos provided).
Junior League of Oklahoma City members were hosts for the Gallery of Hope Art Show in the home of Cory and David LeNorman. The Gallery of Hope is a community project initiated by the JL 2009-10 provisional class. League members collected artwork from Oklahoma City schools and individuals to be scanned on canvas for the halls and patient rooms on the 8th and 9th floors of the Children’s Hospital at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center.
Rejeana Allgood was the project coordinator.
JL President Ann Cameron told the guests about the bond between the hospital and league members. “The Junior League has had a long relationship with Children’s Hospital…since the 1940’s when Mex Frates first appealed to the hospital and convinced them that Junior League women were responsible volunteers who could be counted on, “ she said. “Early on, JLOC volunteers helped at the information desk and later by putting on puppet shows. Today, we continue to provide volunteers who offer literacy- related programs and activities to patients and their families at The Zone at Children’s Hospital.”
Chelsey Cobbs, Erin Byers, Margaret Creighton were at the party.
Cortney Smith and E’Shaina Harned attended the Gallery of Hope Art Show.
Mike Edmison and Rejeana Allgood enjoy the event.
New Junior League President, Jill Greene, honored at luncheon
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Napkins and glasses were printed with the “Hat’s Off” theme. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Ann Cameron and Jill Greene enjoy the day.
Chelin Satherlie entertained at a celebration luncheon to honor her daughter-in-law, Jill Greene who is the new president of the Oklahoma City Junior League.
The invitation said “ Hats Off To Jill! …wonderful wife, fabulous mother, terrific friend, generous volunteer and great business women and now wearing a ‘New Hat,’ President of the Junior League of Oklahoma City.” Napkins, glasses and cookies featured the hat design.
Guests dined at tables which were set up outside on the patio and at the entryway and Mary England gave the weather report that the rain showers for the afternoon were over and they were. (Excellent weather reporting).
Guests included Ann Cameron, Lyn Watson, Cristi Rieger, Anne Richmond, Jill Farrand, Kay Oliver, Laurel Hall, Heidi Cohn, Katie James, Karen Luke, Karla Wallace, Christina Nihira, Gayle Semtner, Jeary Seikel, Myrla Pierson, Kirk Hammons, Gennie Johnson, Judy Love, Nancy Ellis, Sharon Bozalis, Linda Rodgers, Kris Frankfurt, Beth Wells, Martha Bradshaw, Sally Bentley, Karen Luke, Laurie Hyde, Lee Ann Nordin, Leslie Russell.
Guests had lunch outdoors.
Christina Nihira and Jeary Seikel have fun at the party.
Lee Ann Nordin, Myrla Pierson and Gayle Semtner were among the Junior League past presidents at the party.
Jill Greene and Ann Cameron are greeted by the hostess Chelin Satherlie.
Dessert…Cookies decorated with hats.
Junior League sustainers hear about Oklahoma City art groups
Lindsay Hightower talks to Junior League sustainers about Artspace at Untitled. (Photos by Ann Cameron.
Junior League Sustaining members met in the home of Julie Hall for a party and meeting. Hall and Marilyn Bethea are sustainer co-chairmen.
This event featured people from arts organizations. Cacky Poarch spoke about the deadCenter Film Festival. Lindsay Hightower talked about the Artspace at Untitled Gallery and Kathryn McGill talked about OIC Shakespeare in The Park.
Cacky Poarch talks at the meeting.
Hilarie Blaney and Polly Nichols were at the party.
Oklahoma City Junior League members work on history project
Samonia Meredith and Beth Wells report to Junior League members. (Photo by David Faytinger).
A committee of Junior League members has been meeting since last June to focus on projects and events during the decades since 1929 (the year they joined the national group of Junior League) .
They are reviewing seven focus areas: Aid, Arts, Advocacy, Children and Families, Education, Health,Literacy. They met recently at JL Headquarters and used a “smart board” to add information to the general outline.
The project will be an interactive kiosk exhibit at the History Center. It will highlight JL history and how it has impacted women and the community. Project Chairmen are Samonia Meredith and Beth Wells.
Oklahoma City Junior League Mistletoe Market Set for Oct. 8-11
Oklahoma City Junior League members Adrienne Nobles and Sundee Busby tell Helen about the upcoming Mistletoe Market at the Fairgrounds.
Oklahoma City Zoo has summer program
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WILD TUESDAY
Junior League of Oklahoma City active member Caroline Mildren reads to children at the Wild Tuesday Story Time Safari. (Photo provided)
Wild Tuesday Story Time Safari is a summertime program that is held Tuesdays in June and July at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Volunteers read a book to the children and lead an accompanying craft project. Additionally, a Zoo docent attends the programs to present fun and interesting information about the animals.
The sessions are free, open to the general public and occur rain or shine
Junior League of Oklahoma City has literacy focus
Helen interviews Jessica Ockershauser, Junior League of Oklahoma City public relations chairman, and Jamie Maddy, Junior League Community Coordinator, to catch up viewers with the Oklahoma City Junior League summer activities as well as what is coming up for the fall.
Junior League elects Karla Wallace
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THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL
Karla Wallace
Karla McCasland Wallace, Junior League of Oklahoma City member and former president was elected to the board of directors of The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), the 108-year-old women’s community leadership organization.
The election was held during the Association’s Annual Conference in Atlanta in April. She will serve as Area V Director from 2009-2012.
Wallace joined the Junior League in 1994. She held the offices of president, nominating chairman, fundraising vice -president, training chairman, Mistletoe Market treasurer and financial development chairman.
As a member of AJLI board of directors, Wallace’s key responsibilities are to govern the Association and to provide leadership that inspires the 293 Junior Leagues in four countries to achieve the AJLI Mission.
For more information about AJLI, please visit www.ajli.org.
Oklahoma City Junior League members have annual membership luncheon
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SUSTAINER AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Past Junior League Sustainer award winners and the two new winners get together at the annual member luncheon at the Skirvin Hotel. (Photos by Vonne Hanke).
Active and sustaining Junior League members were at the annual member luncheon at the Skirvin Hotel. Theme was “Hit The Spot” and it honored Pat Schonwald as “Sustainer of the Year” and Lil Ross, “ Mary Baker Rumsey Lifetime Commitment Award.”
Lucinda Huffman and Joanie Holmboe introduced Schonwald and Berta Faye Rex introduced Ross. There was a video about each of the honorees.
Centerpieces were carnation balls in hot pink, lime green and yellow. Champagne cocktails called “Spotini’s” were served. A jazz duo played as guests arrived.
On the luncheon committee were Patty Anthony and Heidi Cohn, chairmen; Janet Daugherty, Leslie Kearns, Christina Nihira, Laura Ogle, Lezel Safi and Kathryn Wilson.
Donations were made to the honorees’ favorite non- profit charities: Schonwald chose Possibilities Inc. and Ross chose Oklahoma City Philharmonic.
Christina Nihira and Lil Ross were at the luncheon.
Patty Anthony and Karla Wallace celebrate at the annual event.
Sustainer of the Year Pat Schonwald talks after receiving her award.
Oklahoma City Junior League Slate Approved
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NEW OFFICERS
ANN CAMERON
At the March Oklahoma City Junior League meeting, the single slate of new 2009-2010 officers was approved by the general membership. The women take office in May.
On the board of directors are President Ann Cameron; President-elect Jill Greene; Administrative Vice- President Ann Trudgeon; Community Vice- President Cristi Reiger; Communications Vice -President Katie Moore; Financial Vice- President Bonnie Schwarz; Fundraising Vice- President Kristen Brown and Membership Vice -President Whitney Tero.
Also Bylaws Chairman Sara Crooks; Nominating Chairman Nicki Theodoridis and Sustaining Advisor Kris Frankfurt. Laura Ogle is current president.
