Bravo
BRAVO!
April 2010
Jennifer Plichta – BRAVO! For all your efforts and support planning the Northwest Exchange!
Sara Ballard - BRAVO! For hard work arranging the Friday and Saturday night social event during the Northwest Exchange and also for your great work on procuring the facilities and other “goodies” Also, thank you for all your work onsite during the event.
Vanessa Wasman – BRAVO! For all your amazing work procuring and organizing the food and beverage services for the Northwest Exchange. Everything was super-tasty and you did a stellar job – especially in light of all your concurrent efforts procuring desserts for the Gala. The service, presentation and quality were all first rate!!!
Tanya Murray - BRAVO! For all your efforts and support during the planning and execution for an amazing Northwest Exchange. You efforts really contributed to a great event and your efforts before, during and after the event contributed to a great success.
Katie Frank – BRAVO! For your input and assistance with Northwest Exchange!
Wendy Tanner - SUPER BRAVO! For your leadership and hard work that resulted in an absolutely stellar event at Northwest Exchange. Your vision and insight created an educational program full of useful information and fabulous speakers. It was a great event and a tremendous tribute to our League and to the impact we are having in our local community.
Technology Committee - BRAVO! For your support of the Northwest Exchange. Your support and professionalism were truly awesome and we couldn’t have done it without you!
BRAVO! To all of the many JLO members who volunteered to help with Northwest Exchange. Whether it was moving furniture to directing traffic, you ladies were a critical part of the success of this event. Thank you so much!!
Kallie Moore – BRAVO! For your first time speaking at a GMM – great job!
Shon Brewster – BRAVO! For your willingness to help with the CIP-n-DIP.
Debbie Williams – BRAVO! You have made every one of our GMMs so festive and happy! Thank you for making Event Planning seem so effortless and inspirational!
Liz Davis – BRAVO! I am so proud of you winning “The Volunteer of the Year Award” at State Farm Insurance!
Jayme Bruett – BRAVO! For bringing in a great community partner.
Krista O’Byrne – BRAVO! For being a dedicated member and coordinating a fabulous Gala while dealing with a huge life change.
Lisa Stock and Wendy Owens – BRAVO! For all your time and effort helping to guide and mentor an amazing New Member Class!
Katie Hurley – BRAVO! Way to go bringing a guest to the April GMM!
Susan Manthou – BRAVO! Thanks for being someone I can always count on and for your great sense of humor!
Gala Team – BRAVO! Hooray and brava to the entire Gala team for a successful event! Thanks to all the participants who donated items and purchased items and/or donated to Fund a Need.
Shon Brewster – BRAVO! For doing all of the techno-magic for our GMMs!
Mylene Moorad – BRAVO! For making Placement and Advisory a productive and fun committee!
Wendy Tanner and Vanessa Wassman – BRAVO! – Northwest Exchange was fun, educational, and inspiring!
Judy Soward – BRAVO! For being so inspirational and a joy to work with.
Vickie Hayes and Kids Count Committee – BRAVO! – The “cardboard kids” still look great!
Stacy Johnson – BRAVO! Thanks for attending and bidding at Gala. I very much enjoyed watching the “bidding wars” that your family participated in.
Jayme Bruett – BRAVO! For complete compassion she has shown the Kids Count Committee.
March 2010
Beth Berschauer – Thanks for your help with Northwest Exchange billing! Wendy T.
Event Planning Committee for another innovative GMM! Liz D.
Erica Smith for being so encouraging and excited about the Gala. You have gotten all of us chomping at the bit to go! Leslie M.
Liz – You did an amazing job presenting the painstaking process the Board went through to propose a Vision Statement. Bravo Liz!
Jennifer Forster – Thank you for leading JLO’s contribution to the celebration for Paul Grudis. I was grateful to be there and help with the event for a man who has given so much to our community. Vivian D.
Bravo Karen Johnson for her fabulous new job! Liz D.
Sherrie Smith – Thanks for organizing the Northwest Exchange volunteers! You’re the master organizer! You’re awesome! Wendy T.
Krista O’Byrne – For working night and day on the Gala while 9 months pregnant! Katie H.
Heather Emery – For having the courage to ask the hard questions everyone is thinking.
Lisa Jolly – Thanks for taking on the Chair role for the New Funding Development Committee and leading us so well!! Vivian D.
Katie Hurley – For all her help with Gala! Thank you for all your hard work with the auction catalog, display signs, and everything else you have done to help out! Krista O.
Tanya Murray and Dr. Karen Johnson – Thank you for your continued commitment to our Mockingbird program and families! Vivian D.
Vicki Hayes and Erin Menard for inviting Mary Pontarolo of Safeplace to speak at our March GMM. Now I realize how great of an impact our Pre-Mother’s Day event at the Painted Plate and all of our Kids Count projects have in our community.
Debbie Williams – Our bloomin’ members are gorgeous! Thanks to the whole Williams clan for making our GMM look beautiful. We love you! Leslie M. and Event Planning Committee members.
Liz Davis - For inviting Secretary Dreyfus of DSHS to the March GMM. What a knowledgeable and dedicated woman. She inspired me to do even more to improve our community. Lisa S.
Tanya Murray – Thanks for asking “What can I do’ and always offering to help. I really appreciated your support! Wendy T.
Krista O’Byrne, Bri Seeley, and Gala Committee for planning a spectacular event with amazing auction items! Liz
Teresa Covington – Great job organizing the quarterly events and kids activities for the Mockingbird families – they have enjoyed them greatly! Vivian D.
Bri Seeley and Krista O’Byrne – Who are now working around the clock managing every last but very important detail to make this year’s Gala the best EVER!
Liz Davis – Girl, you ROCKED the Vision Thing - whether we like it or not!
Bravo to Erin Menard – For being an amazing Co-Chair!
Liz Davis – For her unselfish, dedication to JLO by leading the Roadmap Steering Committee even when she was very ill. Judy S.
February 2010
Jennifer Forster deserves high praise for coordinating a pre-GMM service project. With all the participants, the book bags were done in no time and with great spirit. Thanks!
Lisa Jolly for putting in so many hours to research funding options!
Bridget Huennekens – Thank you for being proactive and establishing cross-council collaboration with PR.
Lisa Stock and Wendy Owens – Thank you for doing the work of a committee of four – I see and appreciate all you do for our new members and the League!
Shon Brewster – Thank you for being an awesome PowerPoint Ranger!
Linda K. – Thank you for your generous support and understanding – Darcy S.
Shannon Austin – A special thanks to you for always volunteering to help on all Kids Count projects.
Bravo Katie Hurley! I respect and admire your continued dedication to JLO. You have so many gifts that you share with the League and your friends while always focusing on being a great mom. I appreciate you! Beth B.
Jenny Matheson – Thanks and great job for your leadership in Advocacy this year. You’ve taken on the role (as sole committee member, too) with grace and patience.
Wendy Tanner – Bravo for bringing Samantha Evans to share her story with our League. Hopefully our members connect to our advocacy training mission.
Jessica Harp – I appreciate your dedication and professionalism. I honor your hard work and keeping us in compliance. Darcy S.
Debbie Williams, Leslie Merchant, Rana Sadrieh, and Kelly Levesque – For all of the great GMM décor every month. Katie H.
Krista O’Byrne – Thanks for all that you do to make Gala work. Also thanks for your positive attitude and your ability to procure!!
Karen Johnson – Thanks for the love! Darcy S.
Laura Herman – Great job presenting potential community projects at the February Board Meeting! Your passion and dedication was inspiring.
Barbara Nickum – Bravo’s are just the ticket for relighting our JLO flame. Good work!
Lori Bame – You have unfailingly given your time and support to everyone you meet. Last year and this one too, you stayed behind to help me committee take down after EVERY MEETING. All I can say is thank you for spending your free time giving us a huge hand. Leslie M.
Bravo Wendy Tanner – I love your enthusiasm for JLO. You capture our interest with your costumes and impressions.
Samantha was perfect! You rock! Karen J.
Vivian Miller – Great job presenting funding options to the Board in February!
Krista O’Byrne – You rock! You have worked so hard to make Gala perfect! Thanks to you, we can support so many wonderful organizations! Thanks!
Bravo Karen Johnson – I love when you speak to the membership. You have great presence with the microphone and captivate your audience. Beth B.
Lisa Jolly – Bravo for all your hard work with the Funding Development project!
January 2010
Bravo Heather Emery – Congrats on your nomination. You Rock!
Thank you Beth Berschauer for stepping in at the last minute to talk Budget with leadership. You are a trooper.
Thank you to Lisa Stock and Wendy Owens for a great provisional class – I’ve enjoyed learning about Junior League. Your warmth and commitment is appreciated.
Thank you Tanya Murray for training JLO Leadership and Mockingbird on organization.
Bravo Peggy Doebel for always going beyond your commitment and always doing what you volunteer to do and going beyond to impact the children in our community – Vickie H.
Bravo Vickie Hayes – Thank you so much for always making me feel welcome and a part of the group. You have been a mentor and a friend! – Jayme
Thank you Mylene Moorad for your calm presence! You’re a great P&A Chair and friend. Kim S.
Thank you Tanya Murray for submitting the grant to AJLI for Little Red School House. You inspire me with all you do. Peggy D.
A big thank you to
Bravo
Bravo Robbi Kessler – Thank you for stepping up to coordinate Seasonal Sales Committee and take on this transition time!
Bravo to Jayme Bruett for being such a go-getter on the Kids Count Committee.
Bravo Liz Davis or her leadership, creativity, and fun as THE Amazing President this year. Lisa S.
Bravo Beth Berschauer, the other half of my brain, who always comes through with last minute requests for information. She works behind the scenes to keep JLO’s operations flowing smoothly. Plus, she’s super nice and has a great can-do attitude! – Mary de Jesus
Thank you Vickie Hayes. You fill my heart with gratitude. You inspire me with all your thoughtful ideas. Peggy D.
Bravo Rana Sadrieh – for selling cookbooks at Talbots.
Bravo Laura Herman – For spending thoughtful time and care in processing 19 fantastic proposals for possible Kids Count Projects for 2010-2011.
Bravo Wendy Owens for being so fun to work with, for all your great ideas for the new member class, and for your dedication to JLO and our community. Lisa S.
We appreciate you Jessica Harp! Thank you for stepping up to run the slideshow for the GMM. – Technology Committee
Bravo Lisa Jolly – For all your hard work on the Funding Development Committee.
Thank you Darcy Sierer for being the most wonderful Chair-Elect a Chair could ever hope for.
Bravo Linda Kleingartner and Liz Davis – Thanks for providing a well organized and extremely informational Leadership and Strengths Finder Training!
Bravo Krista O’Byrne – for her amazing procurement efforts.
Bravo Lynn Loyd for making sure our votes at GMMs are tabulated correctly.
Thanks for Darcy for all her hard work on the JLO website. The countless hours that she has put into it is very much appreciated!
Thank you to Vickie Hayes for offering to call AAA when I had a screw in my tire when we chanced to see each other at Home Depot. That’s what great about JLO – we are everywhere willing to lend a helping hand!
Bravo Barbara Nickum – for getting into the future-thinking spirit and dressing in gypsy style!
Kudos to Jenny Matheson for her sharing how she set a goal and mission for her family that helps create a supportive environment.
Bravo Leslie Merchant – she made all the GMM agenda copies because I couldn’t drive after my surgery. Liz D.
Thank you to Heather Emery! We look forward to your leadership!
Bravo Wendy Tanner for coordinating the upcoming NWX – thanks for being on top of this huge undertakingj!
Thank you Tanya Murray for giving her time to speak at JLO training and at the Mockingbird meeting.
Bravo to Cheryl Reeser for showing up to the Mayan for a GMM pre-function.
I would like to thank my P&A Committee for being a fun and supportive team. I enjoy the meetings each month. – Mylene M.
Bravo Jessica Harp – Thank you for always being so organized and top of things!
Bravo Angie Regensburg – Thank you for putting yourself and your beautiful products out there at our Holiday Party. Your lovely paper goods really were a hit and I’m glad you were able to share your enterprise with JLO. Thanks for taking the plunge! Leslie M.
Bravo Liz Davis - For the Strength Finder workshop a week ago Saturday!
Thanks Tanya Murray for being “Edwina McMahon”! You are brave (& helpful)!
Bravo Leslie Merchant for being a great leader who allows others to explore ideas while providing direction and support.
Bravo to Barbara Nickum for initiating the Bravo program and for her amazing contributions to our League every day, every year!
Bravo Darcy Sierer for improving and updating the JLO website! Thanks for your hard work and diligence!!
Bravo Katie Hurley – For always helping and being such a resource for everyone.
Bravo Krista O’Byrne – You are amazing for planning a huge Gala while being 7-8 mos. pregnant! You are an inspiration to other JLO gals. – Lindsay B.
JLO creates a safe environment where we can share our ideas and experiences with one another with acceptance.
Bravo to Lisa Stock and Wendy Owens for working hard to make our new member class feel welcome, included, and informed. Mary K.
Bravo Marianne McIntosh – Thank you for the information on Junior League and your mentorship of new members.
Bravo Liz Davis and Linda Kleingartner – Thanks so much for all your help this year. -
Bravo JLO Board – Thank you for being so supportive, encouraging, and fun to work with!
Bravo Barbara Nickum – Thanks for always being available! And thanks for a great placement so far this year.
Bravo to Stephanie Hurd for making me feel welcome at GMMs.
Thanks to Diana Stroble for being such a good listener, supporter, and friend. – Wendy O.
Thanks to Lisa Stock for all her hard work – she’s the best Committee Chair anyone could ask for! – Wendy O.
Bravo Liz Davis – Awesome job making the meetings more lively!
Bravo to Wendy Owens for helping recruit/engage 23(?) new members in a year when the Junior League really needed them!
Bravo Linda Kleingartner and Lisa Stock – Thank you for giving me a ride to GMMs and being there when I have questions.
Bravo Darcy Sierer - Thank you for all your time and hard work on our website. Our League is so lucky to have you Darcy! – Tanya M.
I want to thank Liz Davis for playing the roll of “Madam President” so completely the membership could follow on our Journey of Vision with enthusiasm. – Judy S.
Thank you Tanya Murray. Your presentation on organization at Leadership Training inspired me to start small and get organized. Much appreciated! - Beth B.
Bravo Susan Manthou - Thanks for listening and providing insight and mentorship.
Bravo Liz Davis and Wendy Tanner – Taking time out of their day to help me with Capitol Days! – Jenny M.
Bravo Liz Davis – Fabulous job tonight! Your fall back could be acting! – Tanya M.
Bravo to all of those who attended the January GMM and took the time to thank someone, recognize a job well done, and show your appreciation. “Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” (G.B. Stern)