Foster Angels

For the past 4 years, the members of JLCD have generously provided holiday gifts to foster children. This year we still have 30 Foster Angel wish lists and we really need your help. Please email Abby Favali at abbyfavali@hotmail.com or Joanna Rosse at jojo7uf@gmail.com and we will email you a list.

We understand that this is much easier to get the kids off the website and we are still working on it. You can also call Abby at 727-365-4337.

If you know someone who can't take a wish list, but still wants to help, we can also take financial contributions to use toward the missing gifts.

2009 WEDU Be More Awards

Every year, WEDU gives awards to community organizations.

This year, there are a number of organizations, including the The Progress Energy Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco and the Junior League of St. Petersburg, that recently submitted applications. In addition, there is a "Peoples choice" award, driven by votes from the general public. This prestigious award exhibits the connection and relationship the organzation has with the community and the people it serves. It also will honor the organization that most exemplifies the spirit of the community. The recipient of this award will receive a grant and a lot of related publicity and recognition.

The WEDU "People's Choice Poll" will be open for voting from November 19th through December 19th.

http://www.wedu.org/bemore/POLL.htm.

First JLCD Conference

For our November meeting, the Education and Training Committee (Marcy Hawk, Beth Moser
and Nicole Sofarelli) coordinated our first ever conference at the Grand Hotel in Clearwater. JLCD members enjoyed a social hour followed by experienced professionals that shared their knowledge the following break-out sessions:

1. $how me the money!

2. Extra, Extra Read All About it!

3. Building Blocks of Event Planning

I know I sure learned a lot, and depending on the feedback we receive from the surveys, another conference may be on the horizon in the Spring!

Thanks again to the Education and Training Committee!

Another successful Art Harvest

The 45th Annual Art Harvest took place this past weekend in Highlander Park, Dunedin. The week began with a Patron Party, held at the home of City of Dunedin Commissioner Deborah Kynes. On Thursday and Friday, many league members and friends spent their days and nights setting up for the big event. On Thursday evening, past Art Harvest Chairs congregated at the Park for a photo at the Pavilion (which could be the cover for the next SeaOats).

Preparations were still being made when I arrived at the Park on Saturday morning. Around 10am, customers started arriving at the Park. JLCD members withstood the rain on Saturday afternoon as the event came to a close.

Thanks to all who helped! It was a tremendous success!