Mark Your Calendars for the Junior Friends Brunch

Please join the Junior Friends for a delicious brunch and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones! Our annual brunch will be held at Belle Haven Country Club. The cost is $36 per person. This event is always fun so book your calendars now.

What: Junior Friends Brunch
When: Sunday, February, 27th at Noon
Where: Belle Haven Country Club 6023 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22307
Cost: $36 per person

Award Nominations

A Call for the 2011 Service Award Nominations

Each year, the Junior Friends recognize extraordinary people who have made special contributions to the mission and fundraising of The Campagna Center. We honor TCC members who have made an indelible mark through their volunteering and fundraising efforts. Please take a moment to nominate members for the following awards (Nominations are due Friday, February 4.):

The Barbara Pratt Lee Heart of Gold Award - this award recognizes a TCC member who has distinguished herself through leadership and personal dedication to the advancement of the mission of TCC. The nominee should have a demonstrated record of sustained contributions and commitment to the advancement of the ideals of The Campagna Center and its programs.

Past Barbara Pratt Lee Heart of Gold Award winners include: Kimberly Speed, June Geoffray, Patti Rouzie, Carrie Garland, Elizabeth Owens, Erika Baum, Micelle DeWakar, Shannon Campagna, Barbara Pratt Lee, Heather Cooper, Anne Culbert and Teresa Ervin.

The Golden Halo Award - this award recognizes a TCC member who has demonstrated a commitment to fundraising for TCC programs. The nominee should have made significant contributions to the production and delivery of successful fundraising events such as the Scottish Christmas Walk, the Toast to Alexandria, the Toast to Fashion, the Gala or other events. The nominee's hard work should have had a tremendous impact on the ability of The Campagna Center to fund its programs and execute its mission.

Past Golden Halo Award winners include Tamara Mlynarczyk, Laura Niswander, Bridget Sullivan Teter, Bridget Weaver, Cleatus Burk, Alden Philbrick, Joseph Brennan, Joan Vogel, Carter Flemming, Ysabel Burns McAleer, Kristen Coffield, Liza Cowan May and Megan Madigan.

The Anne Culbert Legacy of Service Award - this award was created last year by the Junior Friends to honor a person who has had a tremendous impact on the Junior Friends community, The Campagna Center and the City of Alexandria. The Anne Culbert Legacy of Service Award recognizes a member of the community who has left a profound and sustained legacy on an organization through his or her dedication, spirit, leadership and influence. The recipient has set a high standard of service over many years that has inspired others to do the same.

Past Legacy of Service Award honorees: Anne Culbert

Please take a moment to nominate a special member by sending the following information to Laura Fortsch at fortsch@msn.com:
Please include the following:

1) List which award you are nominating the person for (Heart of Gold, Golden Halo or Legacy of Service).
2) Name of the person you're nominating.
3) Reasons for the nomination. Please list several specific tasks, events and anecdotes to help others understand the special work and contributions of this person.

**Please note that current Junior Friends Board members vote on the awards, and therefore, cannot be nominated. Awards will be given at the Toast to Fashion on March 24, 2011, at Belle Haven Country Club. **

All nominations are confidential.

Don't Forget to Sign Up for a Committee

Many, many thanks to those of you who have signed up for a spring committee! If you have not signed up for your committee, please do so by WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19TH. With the Toast to Fashion being at the end of March, the committees need to begin meeting and finalizing all plans to make the event a success. REMEMBER...YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN UP FOR A COMMITTEE (standing or Toast to Fashion). Bowties and Belles is filled, so please decide which fashion show or standing committee suits you best.

Here is the link to sign up. Please let me know if you have any problems.

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/2023456344037360101

Book-Raiser for The Campagna Center’s New Neighbors Program

Hooray for Books has generously partnered with the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center to purchase books for the New Neighbors Program. Books can be ordered from January 12th to February 28th and then will be handed out to families at an event on March 14th.

Junior Friends have been asked to purchase the following books:

Infant – 2 Years: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Eric Carle)
Bright Baby Touch and Feel – “Colors” (Priddy Books)

2 ½ - 4 Years: The Mitten (Jan Brett)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Eric Carle)

Hooray for Books will provide a 10% discount on the purchase of these books for Junior Friends.
Junior Friends can contact Hooray for Books via:

Phone - 703-548-4092
Email – info@hooray4books.com
Visit - 1555 King St., Ste. 101, Alexandria, VA 22314

Please be sure to tell them you are a Junior Friend of The Campagna Center purchasing books for the New Neighbors Program. Great thanks to Hooray for Books for partnering with us!

Great thanks to all Junior Friends for their support of this Book-Raising event for the New Neighbors Program.

Check here tomorrow for weather updates for our Membership meeting

Please note - The Campagna Center follows the same inclement weather policy of Alexandria City Public Schools. If the schools are closed or if evening activities are canceled tomorrow due to snow, we will NOT have our General Membership meeting. We will keep you updated on the meeting status here on the Blog, Facebook, and via email/evite. Check back for updates tomorrow before you head to the meeting. Many thanks!

General Membership Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Please join us for the General Membership Meeting on January 11th. Social 1/2 hour begins at 7:00, meeting at 7:30, and social hour after the meeting. The meeting will be held at The Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St. Alexandria, VA.

New Member Orientation will begin at 6:30. If you know of someone who might be interested in joining, please email New Member Chair, Kristen Gullott at jfnewmembers@gmail.com.

ALSO...The Junior Friends have been asked to help support The Campagna Center's New Neighbors Program by bringing books to the General Membership Meeting. The Campagna Center will hold adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for the New Neighbors Program beginning on February 2. They would like to distribute books to the parents the week of March 14th.

Please consider donating the following books:
Infant – 2 Years: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?(Eric Carle), Bright Baby Touch and Feel – “Colors” (Priddy Books)
2 ½ - 4 Years: The Mitten (Jan Brett), The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Eric Carle)

Congratulations Jackie Moran

Junior Friends member Jackie Moran had a baby boy! Connor Lawrence was born November 17th. He was 6 pounds, 9 ounces and 19.5 inches. Proud family Trevor and Kate, along with Mom, are doing well!

Congratulations to Amy Wren on her new baby girl!

Congratulations to Junior Friend Amy Wren! She and her husband welcomed new baby girl Delaney Grace Wren into the world on November 22nd at 3:12 pm. Delaney weighed 9lbs 2oz & was 20.5 inches long. They are over the moon with love and joy!

Junior Friends - Day of Duty Shifts

Junior Friends Members, please do not forget to sign up for your DOD shift for the SCWW. We still have a good number of shifts that need to be filled.
Here's how you sign up:
1) Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot:http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/802345634513110014...
2) Enter your email address. VolunteerSpot will then send you a PERSONAL* signup invitation coded to your email so you can sign up.
Thank you!
Our success for The Campagna Center depends on you!

LEAP Mentoring Activities with Junior Friends

The LEAP kids from T.C. Williams High School have racked up over 250 hours of community service this year, participating in the Big Event, the Alexandria Walk for Breast Cancer, Sticker Shock – the Campaign to Stop Underage Alcohol Use, and the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Telethon. In December, they’ll be volunteering at the Scottish Christmas Walk, and the ALIVE Turkey Distribution.

They’ve also participated in College trips to GWU and Capitol College in Maryland, with more trips planned to VA Tech and JMU and possible trips to UVA, GMU, and others. And, they had their second annual Veteran’s Day Common Application Workshop and Movie Day!

Scotches & Ales, Christmas Tea or Interior Designs? Join your Junior Friends Dec 3-4

40th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend

Click here to learn about all the events and to purchase tickets
http://www.scottishchristmaswalk.com/events.html


Ride an Antique Firetruck in the Parade: Don't forget to bid on the priceless prize of you and 8 family/friends riding in the Parade on the antique fire truck. Email your bid today The Campagna Center lmartin@campagnacenter.org

A Pre-Thanksgiving reminder: gather your friends and neighbors to attend these fun & fantastic events

Children's Tea: TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE Friday December 3rd from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Santa Claus will greet children at this special tea party. For a small fee, children can have their picture taken with Santa, so remember to wear your holiday best.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Ticket Price: $30 for adults; $10 for children 11 and under

The Taste of Scotland Patron Pub - Celebrating Scotland as a Land of Food and Drink: features a complete top-shelf tasting menu including various rare Scotches direct from Scotland distilleries. Limited Scotch selections and Ale tasting will be available throughout the evening. Patrons will receive a special gift and event recognition. Only Taste of Scotland Patrons will be allowed admittance to the Patron Pub.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Ticket Price: $150-individual, $250-couple

The Taste of Scotland: Celebrating Scotland as a Land of Food and Drink: Attended by nearly 500 guests, including the Lord Provost of Dundee, Scotland, this special event features a limited Scotch selection, Scottish Ale tasting, as well as beer, wine, and light fare. Event is for adults only.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Special Junior Friends Ticket Price: $75

Holiday Designer Tour of Homes: Stroll through lovely properties dressed up for the holidays by acclaimed interior designers and local florists. Tour will be held rain or shine. Tickets are required for the home tour and are non-refundable. Sorry, no pets or children under the age of 12 are permitted on the tour.

This year's Tour features the following six exclusive properties in Old Town Alexandria:
808 Prince Street
905 Prince Street
415 Wolf Street
607 Cameron Street
430 S. Lee Street
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (288 S. Pitt Street)
Alexandria Academy (400 S. Washington Street)
The Campagna Center (418 S. Washington Street)
Advance Purchase: $30
Day-Of Purchase: $35 (may also be purchased at homes

Christmas Marketplace: Friday Dec 39a.m.-5p.m. Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!
As of November 3rd, 2010, the following vendors will be participating:
· Aurora Bath & Jewels
· Beijo Bags
· Discovery Toys
· G's Glory Handbags
· Janet Egan Design
· Patricia Palermino Studios
· Queen Bee Designs
· Scottish Gourmet
· Southwestern Silver
· The Dressed Up Nut
· The Perfect Budha
· Villa de Alpacas Farm
· JaniceTable
· Celtic Landscapes in Pastel
· Monday's Child
· Thirty-One

For images from the 2009 Marketplace, click here.-->

Support our generous vendors and shop at a discount!

Monday’s Child has been a strong supporter of Junior Friends and the Children’s Tea at the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend.
Please show your support of this great vendor AND shop at a discount! Get some holiday shopping done and receive a 20% discount!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 18th from 6-8pm and come out and support Monday's Child! http://www.mondayschildofalexandria.com/

Heather & Greens

Junior Friends - Don’t forget to pre-order your Heather & Greens! Visit the Scottish Christmas Walk website here at http://www.scottishchristmaswalk.com/ or you should have received a pre-order form in the mail that you can use as well. There are many beautiful holiday decorations to choose from! Place your order today!

Congratulations to Megan on her new baby boy!

Congratulations Megan Roberge! New Junior Friend Megan had a baby boy! She and hubby Connelly are pleased to announce the arrival of Cordrey Charles Roberge. Cordrey entered the world at 7:28 p.m. He tipped the scales at 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches. Mom and Cordrey are both doing great! Dad is in a pretty darn good mood too!

Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend

Hello Junior Friends:
Get an early start on events for the 40th Anniversary Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend. It's not too early to get your tickets for the Children's Tea and the Taste of Scotland both on Friday on Dec 3rd.

Junior Friends of The Campagna Center have the opportunity to purchase Taste of Scotland tickets at a special discounted rate of $75. The Taste of Scotland takes place on Friday December 3, 2010 from 8-11pm at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. These preferred prices are available for Junior Friends who are current with annual membership dues.

This year, please consider purchasing a ticket to the new and exclusive Patron Pub which offers some of the rarest scotches and Scottish fare, and features our guest of honor and Parade Grand Marshal Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Secretary Richard Lochhead. The Patron Pub opens at 7pm and tickets can be purchased for $150/individual and $250/couple. You may purchase your tickets on-line through The Campagna Center. As usual, no hard tickets will be issued for the Taste of Scotland, rather your name will be at a list upon check in at the event.

We also encourage you to act now and purchase your tickets to the Children's Tea before the event is open to the public to purchase on Nov 1st. The Children's Tea is held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial from 1-3pm Friday Dec 3rd. Adult tickets are $30 and each child is $10. This year an email ticket will be generated for the Children's Tea and will be sent to you prior to the event.

While you're buying your tickets for the weekend don't forget the Designer Tour of Homes from 11-4pm on Saturday Dec 4th. This year we are truly featuring the top homes in Old Town so don't miss the chance to see them inside and decorated for the holiday.

Please visit www.scottishchristmaswalk.com or go to www.campagnacenter.org and click on events to get your tickets.

We look forward to seeing all of our Junior Friends at the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend events in this our 40th anniversary year! Thank you for your support of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Junior Friend Kim Speed! Yesterday, she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.
Collins Walker Speed, 7 lbs 13 oz, 21 inches
Mom and baby are doing well!
All of the Junior Friends welcome baby Collins to the world!

Attention Junior Friends - Tickets for the Cirque Pre-Show Reception Still Available!

Ladies, online sales for the Cirque pre-show reception at Belle Haven Country Club are still open. So anyone interested in still attending the reception can purchase entrance online. There may also be one ticket to the Cirque show available as well. You can access the online giving page through our website, or by going directly to the Cirque section: http://www.campagnacenter.org/en/204/default.aspx.

Note - Sept 7th is the cut-off date for purchasing pre-show reception tickets.

Junior Friends Membership Meeting & New Member Orientation

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 14th for our next membership meeting.


Members are welcome to attend the Social Half Hour from 7:00 - 7:30 pm. General Membership meeting begins at 7:30pm. New Member orientation begins at 6:30. Hope to see you there! http://www.campagnacenter.org/en/101/default.aspx

If a current member would like to recommend a new member or if you are interested in joining Junior Friends, please send an email to JFnewmembers@gmail.com. Thanks!

The Campagna Center is located at 418 S. Washington St. Alexandria,VA 22314

Friday, Sept 10 Cirque du Soleil OVO

Have fun for a great cause! The Campagna Center (TCC) has tickets for Cirque du Soleil for sale and all proceeds will benefit the programs of The Center - there will also be a pre-reception at Belle Haven Country Club with transportation provided to the show - tickets can be purchased on the website - www.campagnacenter.org

Congrats to Kristen Gullott!

Our best wishes go out to Junior Friend and Event Donations Chair Kristen Gullott. Kristen is happy to announce the birth of her son, Cullen Jacob, on April 20th. Cullen came in at 7lbs 5oz and was 19.5 inches at birth.

Congrats to Kristen, her husband Christian, and older sister, Keating!