gusher THE MAGAZINE OF Volume 7, Issue 3 THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TULSA S U M M E R 2 010 Laura Dester Committee A Year in the Life PLUS: May Meeting Awards • Scholarship Recipients • Introducing Cassie Barkett Know your world 9 ways to stay informed with Oklahoma’s #1 news source home delivery RSS feeds (cid:31) (cid:31) (cid:31) tulsaworld.com (cid:31) facebook.com/tulsaworld (cid:31) mobile.tulsaworld.com (cid:31) twitter.com/tulsaworld email newsletters iPhone App (cid:31) (cid:31) e-edition (cid:31) 2 contents from the editor… What an amazing year I have experienced! It’s hard to believe F eatures: this is my fourth and final issue as the editor of Gusher. Part of Junior League’s mission is to develop the potential of women. I 5 can honestly say this placement has provided a year of growth Introducing Cassie Barkett for me personally. With no formal publication background, I 8 have learned so much, all the while having a good time and Scholarship Recipients making many great friendships. I have also relied heavily on 9 the ladies around me. I would like to say thank you to several Sustainer of the Year of them. 10 Mary Anne Thoman, you have been instrumental to me. Laura Dester Update As the former Gusher editor, you made sure I had the tools to 16 succeed. You took my calls and emails day or night. You gave May Annual Meeting Awards me advice and wisdom when I asked. You continued to contrib- 18 ute your thoughts, ideas and articles to Gusher this past year. Siscle Zeeka Update I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 20 Katherine Haskell, I also owe you many thank yous. Your Event Pics D epartments: assistance with several cover stories and other articles helped the Gusher stay focused and better communicate the message of the Junior League of Tulsa. You were always ready to help 2 Letter from the President edit when I needed an extra eye. Again, thank you. To my leadership team, Emily Dunaway, Communications 4 Transitions Council VP; Kim Smith, Gusher Board Liaison; and Rachael Hunsucker, JLT President, you ladies truly were a support team 6 Sustainer Spotlight to me. Editing the proof before print with short deadlines and helping label Gusher for mailing. We have officially named Kim 14 Meet Your JLT Board Members the “Label Queen”. I appreciate your help and feedback. 18 Last but not least, my Gusher committee. It was an honor JLT Upcoming Schedule to have been part of such an amazing group of women. I have had a lot of fun with this committee and each lady has a sweet spirit. We were tasked this year with publication, ad sales and gusher is a quarterly publication of The Junior League of Tulsa, Inc., distribution. It proved to be a tough year for ad sales with the 3633 South Yale Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135; devoted to informing the membership and the community of current League projects, events economy, but we kept our spirits up and continued to find a few and issues. For more information on advertising, please visit new advertisers for Gusher. www.jltulsa.org and click on Gusher or e-mail [email protected]. Next year the task of communicating JLT’s worthwhile message to the public and our membership will be under the Publications Committee 2009-2010 steady hand of Lysa Little who has been perfectly selected to Jennifer Roberson, Editor 3 take on this role. I wish Lisa the best of luck and hope she Lauren Davis enjoys her year as much as I did mine. Heather Luessenhop Many Regards, Whitney Mathews Katie Sylvester Thank you to our Guest Contributors Jennifer Roberson Michael Barkett Editor 2009-2010 Kathleen Jones Ronda Lau On the cover: Junior League of Tulsa and TAPC (Tulsa Advocates Paula Settoon for the Protection of Children) in partnership at the new Laura Dester Shelter. TAPC raises the necessary funding to build the safe Mary Anne Thoman new shelter and Junior League of Tulsa volunteers work to raise the hopes and spirits of the children within. Louise Marr, Executive Direc- Alison Wade tor of TAPC; Mary Anne Thoman 2009-10 JLT Laura Dester IMPACT Meg Watkins Chair; Julie Gustafson, TAPC Board Member and co-chair of the new shelter campaign; Christy Gilliam 2010 JLT member joins the TAPC Board. 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Mission : The Junior League of Tulsa, Inc., is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and Statement improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Core Community: It is the heart of all we do : Diversity: The synergy of different perspectives Values Voluntarism: An essential component of our society Mentoring: Essential growth for future generations Leadership: The development of individual potential Respect: For our members’ time, energy and skills Collaboration: Forming partnerships and strategic alliances Well-being: Physical, mental, emotional and social Board of Directors 2010-2011 Communications Council VP Heather Duncan President Cassie Barkett Community Council VP Kathleen Jones President-elect Sarah Dougherty Community Program VP Mary Anne Thoman Treasurer Liz Brolick Financial Council VP Leslie Frazier Treasurer-elect Jennifer Roberson Membership Council VP Neil Dieterle Recording Secretary Jennie Wolek Nominating Chair Meg Watkins Corresponding Secretary Ronda Lau Strategic Planning Chair Kim Smith Left to Right: Ronda Lau, Jennie Wolek, Mary Anne Thoman, Kathleen Jones, Sarah Dougherty, Kim Smith, Neil Dieterle, Heather Duncan, Cassie Barkett, Liz Brolick, Meg Watkins, and Jennifer Roberson. Not Pictured: Leslie Frazier. 3 Transitions JLT Hugs Committee celebrates and supports our members. Let Small M iracles us share the times that are taking place in your life. You are encouraged to share the following announcements: births, engagements, weddings, condolences, community and busness Owen Patrick Robertson recognitions, new jobs, and/or new job promotions. Please send Son of Allison (A) & Adam all details to Sarah Stewart, [email protected] Born January 12, 2010 Weddings Violet Lee Lanier Fravel Daughter of Christina (A) & Dustin Ashley Rose Rausch (A) February 22, 2010 to John Robert Rausch on March 6, 2010 in Fort Smith, AR Amelia Isabella Rea Daughter of Shellie (A) & Mike February 25, 2010 Graham Bentley Rainbolt Son of Spring (A) & Curt Born March 3, 2010 Abby Schroeder (A) to Jacob Reid on April 17, 2010 Parrish Swanson in Tulsa, OK Son of Jackie (A) & Jarmin Born March 25, 2010 Anderson Frank Eby Son of Shea (A) & Richard Born April 9, 2010 Catherine Elizabeth Green Daughter of Emily (A) & Adam Born April 28, 2010 Lisette Angelina Lizama Daughter of Jenny (A) & Marvin Born May 19, 2010 Achievements Laurie Fiocchi Brumbaugh (S), Chi Omega, was installed as the 95th President of the Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic on May 3, 2010. Katherine Castleberry (S), Pi Beta Phi, was elected to serve as the Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic Director of Recruitment 2010-2011. Kathy Knight (A), Frances Chandler (S), Peggy Helm- erich (S), and Pebble Moss (S) were each selected as Tulsa Panhellenic Women of the Year by their respective sororities. 6 4 CASSIE BARKETT: A Bright Leader for a Bright Future By Michael Barkett I am honored to be the one to does it all with a bright smile and a happy introduce you to your incoming heart. Junior League of Tulsa President, Personally, I have far too many wonderful Cassie Barkett. I feel fairly qualified accounts of Cassie to relate in this short to introduce you to Cassie because I introduction. Suffice it to say, Cassie is my have been married to her for almost best friend, partner, and love of my life. She is nine years. We have had three beautiful beside me at my best and my worst, through m daughters in that time – Zoe age 6, o triumphs and failures. To borrow a line from c Edee age 4, and Sunny age 3. Before aft. Jack Nicholson: She makes me want to be a r marriage, Cassie and I worked together htc better person. One of my favorite memories, g as associate lawyers in the same law sli and one that I think perfectly illustrates Cassie firm. I think I know Cassie pretty well. rri as person, happens to be intertwined with a I know this for certain: the Future is w.h one of my most bitter-sweet. In 2007, after truly Bright for the Junior League of w a long and difficult illness, my father was at w Tulsa with Cassie Barkett as your next x, the end of his life. Cassie had actually known ri President. ar my father for many years as he and her father H I can attest to Cassie’s personal C. were friends. In fact, our dads introduced n dedication and devotion to the Junior o Cassie and me in 1999. On February 7, 2007, D League because I have witnessed every y in literally the last few minutes of my father’s b step. In the beginning, I kidded Cassie ph time in this world, and as I held him in my a about joining “The League” because gr arms and wept, Cassie leaned down and softly o like a lot of husbands and boyfriends, ot thanked my dad for giving her ... me. She told h P I didn’t really know anything about my father that I was a wonderful man. At what the Junior League was or did. I that instant, everything changed. My despair quickly found out it was far more than a ladies’ “social club.” In her suddenly turned to joy and thankfulness for everything my father first year, I watched a committee of which Cassie was a member was and had given me - especially my marriage to Cassie and our put together an enormously successful fundraiser featuring wonderful daughters. I felt like “one” with my dad like I had never appearances by celebrities Steve and Coki Roberts. Seeing before. Cassie had not simply paid me a compliment. Rather, her first-hand how the League put together a first-rate fundraising words bonded us all together, created peace, and turned a moment production like that really opened my eyes to what the Junior of darkness into one of light and happiness. I am forever grateful to League had to offer the community. It also became obvious what her for that gift. Cassie had to offer the Junior League. You see, that is what Cassie does. She brings people together, From that point, I watched over the next 9 years as Cassie makes peace, and sheds light. Cassie is the gleam in her daughters’ continued to serve Junior League in various capacities. I saw her eyes. She is their role model, teacher, and guide. To her brothers, plan and produce an Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate debate she is a pillar of strength and wisdom. To her parents she is a that was broadcast live on KJRH Channel 2. I watched her recruit boundless source of pride and admiration. To her friends, she is substitute teachers for Tulsa Public Schools in a time of crisis. a loyal and trusted confidant. To her community she is a devoted I’ve seen Cassie provide volunteer hours for or spearhead the servant. To the Junior League of Tulsa, Cassie will be a leader and organization of more retreats, functions, fundraisers, and fashion representative of everything the League is about. Plain and simple, shows than I can count. The one constant I always see, however, Cassie cares about others and lives her life so that others’ lives is that Cassie does it all with the enthusiasm, spirit and positivity are more livable. In the last 10 years I have come to learn that is that I first saw in her when we met back in the summer of 1999. It exactly what the Junior League does too. is the same way I see her take on her multiple roles everyday as a I am proud to say Cassie chose me to be her husband forever. I mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend, Christian, lawyer, taxi-driver, am extremely proud that the Junior League of Tulsa chose Cassie alarm-clock, chef, homemaker, entertainer, comedian, beauty Barkett to be its next President. I like to think both are a perfect queen, golfer, tennis player, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. Cassie match. 5 Hello, Sustainers! Sustainers celebrated spring at several special events. Following the Sustainer Luncheon on March 2nd at head- quarters, sustainers participated in the “Operation JLT” service project the evening of April 21st at Eugene Field Elementary, the “Sustainers’ School” of the five community schools. Three of the many sustainers who served, Connie Doverspike, Teresa Flushee and Deborah Kurin, conveyed to others at the party that it was a meaningful, engaging and worthwhile project. They enjoyed sharing pizza and playing games with the families and would like doing it again! Thank you to all of the sustainers who helped and to JLT Community Vice-President Sarah Dough- erty and Community Program Vice-President Shea Eby for including sustainers in this service project. The Sustainers’ Spring Party was held the evening of April 22nd at the home of Helen Jo Hardwick. The lovely spring evening was delightful in Helen Jo’s beautiful home and adjoining garden patio. Guests enjoyed Mexi- can treats catered by Mexicali Border Café, touring her home and sharing in active and merry conversations throughout the party. Helen Jo was presented with a hostess gift that included a JLT cookbook Oil and Vinegar apron, which she enjoyed modeling for the group. She loves her JLT cookbooks and mentioned that she was on Sue Curry the committee that created Cooks Collage. Helen Jo was a warm and gracious hostess and we appreciate her Sustaining President hospitality! 2010-2011 Book Club continued in March with the read of Olive Kitterage by Elizabeth Stout at the home of Lynette Ben- nett, and in April with Last Child by John Hart at the home of Annabel Jones. In May, at the home of Debbie Sustaining Board Luthey, many revisited The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, the Tulsa author who wrote the book at age 16 while a high Mary Alice Ahlgren school student. More summer reading and discussons are in store beginning in June with The Girl with the Dragon Laurie Brumbaugh Tatoo by Stieg Larsson, at the home of Earlene Gathright; in July with My First 5 Husbands by Rue McClanahan, at the home of Terry Waller; and in August with Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef, at the home of Sue Curry. Robyn Cannon Fall will begin with The Known World by Edward P. Jones, at the home of Deidre Kirtley. Book Club meets the Ann Foster third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:30 p.m. Amy James Throughout Spring, Lunch Club enjoyed meeting at various locations in Tulsa. Sustainers met at Lucky’s on Cher- Dru Johnson ry Street in March, at Rick’s Café Americain in April and Cosmo’s in May. Lunch Club will now be meeting on the Annabel Jones third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Robyn Cannon is the new Lunch Club Coordinator in place of Amy James who left the position in April. Thank you Amy for a great start to our newest club! Deborah Kurin Denise Piland Restaurant Club continued in the evenings with McGill’s on Yale in March, Bodean’s in April, and Trula’s in May. Pam Rosser Trula’s is a new art-deco inspired restaurant at the Mayo Hotel and serves a diverse menu. A note of interest is that Restaurant Club Coordinator Ann Foster could not order her usual selection of salmon (not on the menu) but ventured to the sea bass. Congratulations Ann for stepping out of the box! A special treat arranged by Ann Foster and her friend, Lori Schock, who lives at the Mayo, was a tour of the building and her “oh-so-cool” urban loft apartment! What a fun evening we had! Restaurant Club meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. All clubs are continuing in the summer months. We hope you’ll join one of our gatherings. For information, please contact Annabel Jones, Book Club Coordinator, at 629-7553 or [email protected]; Robyn Cannon, Lunch Club Coordinator, at 298-7753 or Robyn [email protected].; and/or Ann Foster, Restaurant Club Co- ordinator, at 694-6118 or [email protected]. Enjoy your summer! Sincerely, Sue Curry Caroline Wall and Pam Rosser Mary Alice Ahlgren, Connie Doverspike and Susan Walker Anne Cleveland and Sustainer Lunch Freda Huckin 6 Celebrating 50 Years! Deborah Kurin, Sue Curry, Annabel Jones, Mary Alice Ahlgren, Ann Foster, Robyn Cannon, and Laurie Brumbaugh Spring Party We have a new look, but our loving care is unchanged. “I began volunteering at Saint Simeon’s in 1971. When the time came that I knew I shouldn’t be alone at home, I just knew Saint Simeon’s was the place for me. I have made good friends and there is always someone to talk to and things to do. Now I don’t have a chance to be lonely!” —Millie Brown, Resident, Assisted Living Janet Swafford, Karen Mildren, For information & a personal tour and Beverly Dieterlen of our community call 794.1902 Independent Cottage Living • Assisted Living with Memory Support Helen Jo Hardwick, Health Care Center • Memory Center • Wellness Center and Sue Curry www.saintsimeons.org M ayo H otel Mimi Bashaw, Sue Curry, Tucky Hazen, Carla Gilbert, Inevery Dale Roberson, Beverly Torr, colorandcircumstance, and Nancy Daniel maytheeyesbeopen for what comes. -Ghalib Left: Denise Piland, Connie Doverspike, Dru Johnson; Right: Fritzi Prather, Margaret Cornell, Carla Gilbert, and Pam Rosser Robyn Cannon and Beth Rainey Sustainer Lunch Cosmo’s Cafe 7 9 2010 Scholarship Recipients For the past ten years, the Junior League of Tulsa has given out talks to build awareness and involve others in this effort. In 2009, she more than $25,000 in scholarships to outstanding high school women donated over one hundred turbans. Kateri will attend Oklahoma State in the Tulsa community who have demonstrated a commitment to University in the fall. voluntarism. In recent years, we have identified an additional need for scholarships for non-traditional students; women who do not proceed This year’s recipients for the Sharon Bartlett Scholarship are Dyzetta straight from high school to college. The Sharon Bartlett Scholarship Brown and Catherine Vannessa Carr. Dyzetta was raised in foster care was created for such women and was named after one of the League’s and has been on her own since the age of fifteen, but she does not let outstanding sustainers, Sharon Bartlett. This scholarship is based that stop her. Although many questioned her ability to succeed, Dyzetta primarily on financial need and a commitment from the recipient to graduated from Platt college as a medical assistant. While no one in complete her college education. After applications are submitted, they her family pursued education after high school, Dyzetta has set herself are narrowed down to a group of finalists, who interview with a group apart by choosing a different path. She would like to train for her LPN of Junior League sustainers for final consideration. and build a life for herself that she is determined to accomplish. This year, we were able to award four $1500 scholarships, two to Finally, in 2006, Catherine Vannessa Carr was newly divorced traditional students through the Albert G. Cook Founders Scholarship with a four-year old son and working as a manager for a business in and two to non-traditional students through the Sharon Bartlett town. This job demanded many hours and offered no future or job Scholarship. security, so Vannessa decided to go back to college at Oklahoma State University. While attending college, Catherine has juggled many jobs This year’s recipients for the Founders Scholarship were Brittany so that she could spend time with her son and have food to eat. Her Brown and Kateri Burns. Brittany, a graduate of Union High School, nine-year old son has been her motivation for finishing her degree this was her Senior Class President. She distinguished herself from her year in Sociology. peers by organizing multiple events, under the name “Kenya Do It,” to raise awareness and money to build a well for a Kenyan village. We wish all of our recipients luck as they continue to improve Through these events, Brittany raised over $10,000 to drill a well that themselves and their communities. will serve an entire community. Brittany plans on continuing the water project while attending college at Colorado Christian University. Kateri Burns, graduated from Broken Arrow High School. For over eight years, she has used her sewing skills for charitable causes. Her charitable sewing activities include planning a hearing-impaired Christmas party for the Deaf Children’s Organization, leading blanket workshops for Early Head Start, and creating slings for pregnant woman at DVIS. She has distinguished herself by creating Hats of Hope, a service-learning project that provides turbans to chemotherapy patients suffering from post-treatment hair loss who cannot afford headwear. Kateri was inspired to create Hats of Hope after her friend’s mom went through treatment, and her turbans have received local and national recognition. She has also led numerous workshops and Pictured left to right: Debi Sowards, JLT Scholarship Committee mem- ber; Ronda Lau, JLT Scholarship Chair; Kateri Burns, Founders Scholar- ship recipient; and Brittany Brown, Founders Scholarship recipient. Not pictured: Dyzetta Brown and Catherine Vannessa Carr 8