June 2014 • Issue 10
NYSPAC Conference
In This Issue: • NYSPAC Conference • 2014 – 2015 Leadership Board • Kudos • HT Project • Book Club • Sustainer News • Holiday Shoppes 2014 • Stem Expo • Parliamentarian Tip • Meeting Briefs
MARK YOUR CALENDARS June 10: Annual Dinner GMM • Justin’s Bar & Grill • Social: 6 pm; Meeting: 6:30 pm • $25/person; Meeting only: No Charge
June 15: Father’s Day
June 21: Summer Begins
June 24: Summer Reading List Party • Time/Location TBD
July 4: Independence Day
July 8: New Leadership Training • JLS Office, 6 - 8pm
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! SEE YOU IN AUGUST
NYSPAC members with Senators Andrew Lanza and Joe Robach
Community VP Linda Dombrow represented JLS at the annual Spring Conference and Lobby Day of the Junior League’s New York Public Affairs Committee (NYSPAC) on May 12 and 13. NYSPAC’s focus this year as last year is on legislative approval of the Traffic Victims Justice and Protection Act (TVJPA). Approval of TVJPA will improve New York’s efforts to end human trafficking by enhancing protection for trafficking victims-particularly for sexually exploited children. It increases accountability for buyers and traffickers who are fueling the growth of this massive underground industry and it helps prevent re-victimization of trafficking victims by the justice system. TVJPA is actually before the legislature in two different forms: a “stand-alone” piece with only the provisions related to human trafficking and as one part of a ten-point plan covering several other issues affecting women, some of which are quite controversial. In 2013, the NYS Senate approved only the stand-alone measure while the NYS Assembly approved only the ten-point plan. To become law, one of the two versions must be approved by both the Senate and Assembly and signed by the Governor. At the urging of JLS and other New York State Leagues, NYSPAC focused its 2014 Lobby Day efforts on the stand-alone measure. NYSPAC’s strategy is to persuade Assembly members and leadership that TVJPA’s protection and support for trafficking victims is too important to be lost amid debate
over other issues. Day One of the two-day conference was dedicated to briefings on human trafficking in New York State, the details of the TVJPA, key talking points for meeting with legislators, and review of specific information about Assembly members with whom NYSPAC representatives would be meeting. TVJPA’s lead Assembly sponsor, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, provided an inside look at the politics of moving this legislation through the Senate and Assembly. Dinner on Day One gave Linda a chance to update the NYSPAC group on the JLS outreach effort. All were suitably impressed at what has been accomplished in just a few short months and have requested copies of our printed materials. On Day Two, small NYSPAC teams met with legislators and staff whose support would be essential to TVJPA’s eventual approval. A mid-day press conference featured several TVJPA sponsors and trafficking victims invited by the NYS AntiTrafficking Coalition. Three of Linda’s five Assembly meetings were with upstate representatives who were provided with newspaper articles from JLS Human Trafficking outreach kits – great ammunition for those who don’t believe human trafficking happens here in Upstate NY. Although TVJPA is currently stalled in the legislature, NYSPAC conversations with key legislators continue and we are hopeful that TVJPA will be approved and signed into law this year.
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2014 – 2015 Board Members 2014 – 2015 LEADERSHIP TEAM President: Heather Ford Wallace
AJLI ALT Representative: Courtney Bintz
President-Elect: Jenny Jackson Donahoe
Communications council: Public Relations Chair: Kseniya Lifanova Hogan NOTES Editor: Whitney Daniels Assistant NOTES Editor: Lauren Zacher On-Line Engagement Chair: Rea Carver
PEE: Cathy Dotterer Treasurer: Jill Ellis Secretary: Kelly Gillespie COMMUNICATIONS VP: Sarah Shea Dempsey Community VP: Megan Husted Fund Development VP: Sarah Weber Membership/DEVELOPMENT VP: Jackie Azbill Parliamentarian: Liz Lane
Community Council: Public Policy Chair: Kerry Buske Dominski Community Collaborations Co-Chairs: Beth Edwards & Cheryl Saidel Fund Development Council: Fund Development Chair: Jean Kerr Holiday Shoppes Co-Chairs: Christie Yesersky Novak & Julianna Hebert HS Merchant Co-Chairs: Marisa Montreal & Whitney Browne HS Raffle Co-Chairs: Maryann Revere-Lopez & Rachel Ford
HS PR Chair: Heather Connell HS Ornamentation Chair: Marie Norkett HS Hospitality Chair: Bonnie Kelly HS Tickets & Staffing Co-Chairs: Sheryl Capozzi Assistant Treasurer: TBD Membership Council: Nominating Chair: Jill Lawlor Nominating Advisors: Courtney Bintz, Jessica Murray, Liz Razawich, Lynne Hamilton-Johnson & Anna O’Neil Placement Chair: Laura Nelson Membership Development & Recruitment Co-Chairs: Amanda Spence & Audra Mueller Education, Training & Arrangements Chair: Linda Dombrow
Sustainer VP: Amy Sumida
KUDOS! Dalinda Stanczyk had a baby girl, Devon, on May 11. Lauren Zacher started a baking business, Simple Sweets. Jessica Murray graduated from the Syracuse University iSchool. Congratulations to the women who became active members of the JLS. Congratulations to the JLS STEM Expo committee for planning and executing a tremendously successful 2nd annual event at SCSD’s Danforth Middle School. We can’t wait to see what year three will bring! Thank you all for another wonderful League Year. Have a great summer! ___________________________________ If you would like to submit a Kudos to appear in an upcoming issue of The NOTES, please e-mail Whitney Daniels at whitney@wrkdesigns.com
Human Trafficking Project RECAP
JLS BOOK CLUB
A big THANK YOU to all who participated in the Human Trafficking Advocacy Project! With all of your help we have started many conversations on the problem of Human Trafficking in our community. While we still have more work to do it was a successful grass roots effort of talking to people at the community level. Team 10 was the winner of the contest portion. Congratulations to: Linda Dombrow, Jean Kerr, Jessica Murray, Maryann Revere-Lopez, Cheryl Saidel and Heather Connell. Thank you for all your efforts. We will be presenting all the amazing results at annual dinner. Please keep your eye out for future projects that will come from this advocacy campaign.
Thanks for making the first JLS Book Club a success! We read seven wonderful books and shared lots of thoughts, laughs, and gossip. The Summer Reading List Party will be held on Tuesday, June 24, Location TBD. A fun, casual evening of hanging out and suggesting books to add to your summer reading list. Just bring your beverage of choice and titles of your favorite summer reads. Members interested in receiving Book Club e-mails should contact us.
Contact the President: Heather Ford Wallace: heatherfordwallace@gmail.com
Contact the Book Club Organizers: (l - r) Jenny Jackson: jennyjackso@gmail.com Anna O’Neil: oneil.anna@gmail.com
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SUSTAINER NEWS Hello Sustainers! We’ve had some fun over the last month and were glad to see so many of you. At the end of April, a large group met at the new Pascale Italian Bistro at Drumlins for our monthly R&R. The restaurant has a new look and management which made for a very enjoyable evening. If you haven’t tried Pascale Italian Bistro yet, we highly recommend it! On May 1st, we met at Amy and Aaron Sumida’s home for our annual Sustainer Cocktail Party. There were over 50 sustainers and spouses in attendance! The socializing was plentiful as guests nibbled on delicious food and imbibed expertly prepared cocktails (thanks to guest bartender, David Hazelton). Please contact Lynn or Amy if you are interested in hosting this fun event next year. On June 10th, please join us at Annual Dinner to honor Cheryl Ward as recipient of the “Spirit of Mary Harriman Award.” We will also be announcing this year’s Sustainer of the Year…who knows, it might be YOU so we hope you come. Finally, just a quick reminder to send in your dues if you haven’t already done so and thanks to those of you that have. Have a great summer! PS: Just returned to from a wonderful and informative Lunch and Learn at St. Joseph’s Primary Care Center-West. More details in next NOTES.
Mark your calendars! Holiday Shoppes 2014 is happening November 14 - 16. Keep an eye out for upcoming information and vendor application details.
2nd annual stem expo at Danforth Middle On May 9, members of the Junior League of Syracuse presented the second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Expo at Danforth Middle School. Following a keynote speech by Gwen Webber-McCloud, approximately 120 eighth grade students had the opportunity to explore potential STEM careers through displays and informal conversations presented by representatives of eleven local businesses and organizations. Representatives from the Syracuse City School District’s P-Tech Program and Say Yes to Education were also on-site to offer interested students ideas about next steps they should consider in pursing a STEM career. OnPoint for College followed up with a visit to Danforth during the week following the STEM
Expo. The Junior League of Syracuse appreciates the time and energy invested by the following businesses and organizations to encourage Danforth students’ belief that it is possible for them to have a good, well-paying career: OnPoint for College, Say Yes to Education, SCSD P-Tech Program, ProAir Plus, Pinnacle Dental Group, ProActive Therapy, SUNY Upstate Hospital Medical School, SAAB Defence and Security USA, Feldmeier Equipment, SU’s Whitman School of Accounting, DJ Puff Advisors Group, National Grid, Onondaga Community College, JLS member Kristin Franklin, a Pharmacist and, of course, Mr. Mason and all of our friends at Danforth School.
Contact the Sustainer VP Co-Chairs: (l - r) Lynn Horowitch: lhorowitch@aol.com Amy Sumida: apsumida@gmail.com
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parliamentarian tip
Why Minutes Matter Minutes are the official record of decisions made by an organization, and may be needed in court, or to change signatories on a bank account. Minutes should record what was done, rather than what was said. The heading and/or first paragraph should contain the name of the organization, the date, time, type (regular, special, annual), and place of the meeting. It should also include who presided and who served as secretary, and what minutes were approved. A separate paragraph is needed for each main motion, including the maker’s name, the exact wording of the motion as adopted or voted on, and its disposition (e.g., adopted, lost, referred to a committee, tabled). If more than a majority vote was required, the minutes should reflect this (e.g., “adopted by two-thirds” or “motion lost, not obtaining two-thirds”). Counts for counted and ballot votes are recorded, as are the names for and against when there is a roll call vote. The name of the member seconding a motion is not normally recorded. Notices for business to come up at the next meeting, and the president’s announced committee appointees are included in the minutes. Officer and committee reports are mentioned as given but not summarized; but a motion made on a report’s recommendation is recorded. The time of adjournment is recorded, and the secretary signs the minutes.
See Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, p.451f.
Contact the Parliamentarian: Anna O’Neil: oneil.anna@gmail.com
2013 – 2014 Board Members President: Heather Ford Wallace President-Elect: TBA Treasurer: Cathy Dotterer Secretary: Jill Lawlor COMMUNICATIONS VP: Sarah Shea Dempsey Community VP: Linda Dombrow Fund Development VP: Sarah Weber Membership VP: Jennifer Jackson Parliamentarian: Anna O’Neil Sustainer VPS: Lynn Horowitch & Amy Sumida
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Meeting Briefs May GMM: • 13 new members were introduced and became active. • The next book club meeting is May 28 at the JLS office and the book is “The Slave Across the Street.” • Results from the human trafficking outreach project will be shared at the annual dinner in June. • League members learned about local food pantries from a panel including representatives from the county health department, Interreligious Food Consortium, Catholic Charities, Food Bank of CNY and Assumption Food Pantry. All of these organizations and many others work to provide food to needy individuals and families in Syracuse and surrounding areas. There is a growing emphasis on providing healthy food choices, including fresh produce, to clients of anti-hunger organizations. May Board Meeting: • The board is reviewing the budget and general ledger in preparation of the annual audit this summer. • The current website is no longer functional and the league needs to invest in an updated platform. AJLI and many leagues use Digital Cheetah and give this platform rave reviews,
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431 E Fayette Street, Suite 225 Syracuse, NY 13202 O: 315-423-9773 F: 315-471-1464 office@jlsyracuse.com www.JLSyracuse.org Mission The Junior League of Syracuse is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Vision The Junior League of Syracuse will be an organization of diverse women committed to enriching the quality of life for women, children and their families in the Central New York Community.
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