Junior League of Harlingen

General Meeting Minutes 1/25/07

 

Meeting was opened at 6:34 by President Lisa Guerrero, followed by roll call and approval of minutes as posted in the Rio Review and on the website for meeting 11/16/06.

In Attendance were:

Actives- Samantha Antonelli, Ginger Armstrong, Shea Bryson, Linda Burke, Luz Cintron, Bernadette Daniels, Mia De la Garza, Teri Funk, Lisa Guerrero, Kelly Handley, Melanie Haraway, Heather Helmer, Lisa Hutchens, Natalie Leal, Darcy McCabe, Kathleen McLelland, Caroline Pitts, Jennifer Schifo, Sandi St. Pierre, Bonnie Villareal, Susan Wieboldt, Chris White, Francis Wong, Kimberley Young, Julie Ezell, Lesley Freeberg, Kari Milam, Ilene Nyquist, Yvette Olivarez, Isela Salinas.

 

Three guest speakers followed:

 

  • Wendy Brons gave an update of the condition of Melody Swinnea, and informed the membership of a raffle ticket sale to raise money to help defray Melody’s medical expenses.  She also informed us of a foundation being formed for individuals in need of long-term care.  They will be holding an event on April 28.
  • Kathy Preddy of RioFest spoke with us about the upcoming 25th anniversary of the community festival that the Junior League founded.  Several events connected with this were discussed. 1) Tiles in the Park Art Project- form to order available. 2) Girls Night Out

Thursday April 5. 3) Founders Day Luncheon to honor the Junior League Founding RioFest Committee Wednesday April 18. 4) Art Preview Party Thursday April 19.  We as a League will not have a required volunteer shift for RioFest this year.  All League members are encouraged to attend with their families to show our support for RioFest

  • Dona Liston provided invitations for an upcoming Mardi Gras Party to support the Boy Scout Sea Base Camp..

 

 

Board Updates:

  • Fire Union_ Details are still being worked regarding insurance on before the Fire Union becomes tenants. 
  • Stacey Rowe is attending the P>E> training in Las Vegas
  • Strategic Plan Review- We are on target to meet our goals as set in the 2005-2007 Stategic Plan
  • Treasurer Update-  The budget for 2006-7 and 2007-8 are currently under review.  All chairman are asked to submit budget requests for next year to the Treasurers.

Chamber Mixer:

  • Lisa Hutchens passed a review of the plan for the event.  Invitations were mailed to members of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, the Harlingen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the San Benito Chamber of Commerce.  Extra invitations are available for League members to distribute.  There will be a raffle.  Tickets are $10.00 each, and the prizes donated are excellent!!  We will also have several door prize drawings throughout the course of the evening. 

 

 

 

Committee Updates:

  • Nominating presented ballots to fill the open positions on the committee.
  • Placement distributed questionnaires for next years committee assignments.
  • Training & Education sign up sheets available for the February Cluster meetings to be held 2/15.  There will be one AM choice, and two PM choices
  • Project Committee announced that we have adopted The Sunny Glen Children’s home as our Signature project choice.
  • Done in a Day The Ronald McDonald House Shower will be Feb. 10 from 4-6 PM.  Collection sites will be set up at the Harlingen and San Benito Wal-Marts that day.  Members are asked to help with a shift.
  • Charity Event- Sponsorship packets are ready to go out.  Please contact the committee if you can distribute a packet,
  • Sustainers- A Spring Pot Luck at the Home of Vicki Leggett is being planned. 

 

Other Business:  The League has an opportunity to once again participate in selling tickets for the Tennis Future’s Tournament.  Melanie Haraway volunteered to spearhead ticket sales.

 

Calendar Reminders:

Feb. 15- General Membership meeting-Clusters

March 5- Board Meeting

March 22- General membership meeting

March 30-31 Relay for Life.