Sorrowful Goodbye to One of our Own

Dear Junior Friends,

It is with much sadness that I write to inform you of the untimely death of one our Junior Friends members, Elizabeth Fawn Slack Pignatello. Elizabeth and her boyfriend, Shannon Beebe, were killed in a plane accident on Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her two children, Nino and Bella.

Elizabeth has been a member of Junior Friends since 2004 and has always been a great supporter of The Campagna Center and our events as a patron, volunteer, and model. She always lit up the room when she walked in with her smile and kind disposition.

Elizabeth's family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to

Isabella F. and Anthony R. Pignatello Scholarship Fund
c/o Collin Robinson
6582 Alderwood Way
Gainesville, VA 20155

or to

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center
...Attn: Honor & Memorial Gifts
PO Box 1245
Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976

A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 15th at 11:00am at Christ Church in Old Town with a reception to follow.

If you are able to donate food for the reception, you may sign up at the following link. It is with the hope that this list will be updated in the future as needs arise for her family and children.
http://www.volunteerspot.com/l?ogin/entry/662345634577836042
www.volunteerspot.com

Jane Spence
Chair, Junior Friends

A Junior Friends Welcome to Dr. Tammy Mann

Last week The Campagna Center welcomed Dr. Tammy Mann as the new President and CEO. We look forward to a great relationship with her and all of the wonderful people we work at TCC!

Here is some coverage of her welcome reception!

New Campagna Center Director Begins Job
Jul 18, 2011

The Campagna Center, a non-profit organization that draws together the resources of the Alexandria community to strengthen families and provide programs that help children become caring, productive adults, is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Tammy L. Mann as President and Chief Executive Officer. Her tenure with The Campagna Center began July 11.

Dr. Mann has played an active role in the area of early childhood development throughout her career. She has extensive experience translating research to practice for the benefit of children and their families. Since October of 2009, Dr. Mann has been the Executive Director of the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she has focused on improving educational opportunities and outcomes for minority students from preschool through college. She also has worked as an adjunct faculty member at Howard University and has been a public policy fellow at the American Psychological Association. Prior to her work at UNCF she served as Deputy Executive Director at ZERO TO THREE, a national nonprofit organization focused on promoting the importance of the early years.

The Campagna Center Board Chairperson, Joan Holtz stated, “The Campagna Center is extremely fortunate to have Dr. Mann join the organization. She will be a tremendous addition to the management team, and she has the experience needed to carry out The Campagna Center’s mission to serve the children and families of Alexandria.”Mann noted, “I am honored to have been selected to serve as The Campagna Center’s next President and CEO and build on its tremendous track record of success. I look forward to partnering with parents and other community stakeholders as we deliver exceptional programs to help children succeed at school, home and in their community.”

Breaking News - New CEO for The Campagna Center

The Campagna Center Hires Dr. Tammy L. Mann as Chief Executive Officer
The Campagna Center, a non-profit organization that draws together the resources of the Alexandria community to strengthen families and provide programs that help children become caring, productive adults, is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Tammy L. Mann as President and Chief Executive Officer. Her tenure with The Campagna Center will begin July 11, 2011.
Dr. Mann has played an active role in the area of early childhood development throughout her career. She has extensive experience translating research to practice for the benefit of children and their families. Since October of 2009, Dr. Mann has been the Executive Director of the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she has focused on improving educational opportunities and outcomes for minority students from preschool through college. She also has worked as an adjunct faculty member at Howard University and has been a public policy fellow at the American Psychological Association. Prior to her work at UNCF she served as Deputy Executive Director at ZERO TO THREE, a national nonprofit organization focused on promoting the importance of the early years.
The Campagna Center Board Chairperson, Joan Holtz stated, "The Campagna Center is extremely fortunate to have Dr. Mann join the organization. She will be a tremendous addition to the management team, and she has the experience needed to carry out The Campagna Center's mission to serve the children and families of Alexandria." Mann noted, "I am honored to have been selected to serve as The Campagna Center's next President and CEO and build on its tremendous track record of success. I look forward to partnering with parents and other community stakeholders as we deliver exceptional programs to help children succeed at school, home and in their community."
For information on The Campagna Center and its programs please visit our website at www.campagnacenter.org.

Thank you to our outgoing Junior Friends Board

We cannot forget to thank all of the fabulous women who gave their time and energy to making the events of this past year a tremendous success! Your leadership is invaluable to our mission of helping the kids of The Campagna Center!

Thank you to the outgoing Junior Friends boards as well!

2010-2011 Junior Friends Board of Directors
Chair - Laura Fortsch
Vice-Chair - Jane Spence
Chair Ex-Officio - Adrienne Fox Luscombe
Secretary - Kari Saathoff
Treasurer - Anna Kucera
New Members - Kristen Gullott
Media Relations - Rebecca Chatterjee
Newsletter/Blog - Melissa Kelly
SCWW Co-Chair - Nicole Duncan
SCWW Co-Chair - Katherine Murphy
Social - Allison Brooks
Programs - Tamara Mlynarczyk
Hospitality - Christine Stanton
Event Donations - Karen Angeles
Event Donations - Kristen Jones
Toast to Fashion - Jeannine Ginivan
Toast to Fashion - Jen Peterson

Meet the new Junior Friends Board

Let's give a big congratulations to the new board who will be serving the Junior Friends this year! Thank you ladies.

Chair -- Jane Spence
Vice Chair-- Jennifer Peterson
Chair Ex Officio -- Laura Fortsch
New Members Chair--Anne Ashley Croker
Treasurer--Laura Gans
Secretary--Jeanne Barton
Newsletter/Blog -- Melissa Kelly
Event Donations-- Lindsay Howell
Event Donations -- Megan Roberge
Social--Brooks McElwain
Media Relations--Meredith Holland
Programs -- Natalie Johnston
Hospitality--Christine Stanton
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend -- Katherine Murphy
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend -- Kari Saathoff
Toast to Fashion--Jeannine Ginivan
Toast to Fashion -- Laura Hartman
Bowties & Belles -- Patti Rouzie
Bowties & Belles -- Kim Speed
Bowties & Belles -- Betty Sayler Youles

Last Chance for Tickets to Bowties & Belles!

Don't forget to buy tickets for the Bowties & Belles Derby Party this Sat from 4-7:30. Great fun for a great cause - The Campagna Center! Click here to purchase tickets! http://www.srscampagnacenter.org/online/

Junior Friends Day of Service fun!

Bowties & Belles

Please join us for Bowties & Belles, A KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

Wagers & winnings! Juleps & jockeys! Food & fun!

This year's Bowties and Belles party will be held on May 7, 2011 from 4:00 - 7:30pm (race time is 6:15pm) at a private home in Alexandria.

For inquiries, contact Lee Martin at 703.224.2351 or lmartin@campagnacenter.org

To see pictures from past events, check us out on Facebook!

Click here to purchase tickets (limited number available).


Prizes awarded for best Ladies' hat and Mens' bow tie!

Reminder - Junior Friends Membership meeting tonight

Please join us at The Campagna Center for our Spring General Membership Meeting. Social time begins at 7:00 pm followed by the meeting at 7:30. We will be hearing updates on the Fashion Show, Bowties & Belles, and voting on a slate of officers for the 2011-2012 year.

Junior Friends Spring Membership Meeting Tuesday, 7 pm

Tuesday, April 12th - Please join us at The Campagna Center for our Spring General Membership Meeting.

There will be a social half hour beginning at 7:00pm followed by the meeting at 7:30. We will be hearing updates on the Fashion Show, Bowties & Belles, and voting on a slate of officers for the 2011-2012 year.

Hope to see you there!

Junior Friends Nominating Committee Announcement

First, congratulations to the Toast to Fashion Co-Chairs Jeannine Ginivan Hyde and Jennifer Mellon Peterson and their committee for an incredible event last night. Cheers to the award winners honored, and thanks to all who came out to support the Junior Friends and The Campagna Center programs! A great time was had by all and much-needed funds were raised!

As we more forward let's turn our attention to next year's Junior Friends Board.

The Junior Friends Nominating Committee has completed our work, and we thank everyone who nominated themselves or others. We had a phenomenal pool of candidates and are very excited about the slate! Below is the list of the nominees for the 2011-2012 Board.

Nominees for elected officer positions:
Chair-- Jane Spence
Vice Chair-- Jennifer Mellon Peterson
New Members Chair--Anne Ashley Croker
Treasurer--Laura Gans
Secretary--Jeanne Barton

Nominees for appointed officer positions:
Newsletter/Blog -- Melissa Kelly
Event Donations-- Lindsay Howell
Event Donations -- Megan Roberge
Social---Brooks McElwain
Media Relations--Meredith Holland
Programs -- Natalie Johnston
Hospitality--Christine Stanton
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend -- Katherine Murphy
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend -- Kari Saathoff
Toast to Fashion--Jeannine Ginivan Hyde
Toast to Fashion -- Laura Hartman
Bowties & Belles -- Patti Rouzie
Bowties & Belles -- Kim Speed
Bowties & Belles -- Betty Sayler Youles

Laura Fortsch, our current Chair, will continue to serve on the Board as Chair Ex-Officio.

We will hold a vote on the slate of elected officers at the General Membership meeting on April 12, and the term of office for each Board position will begin immediately following Bowties & Belles. Congratulations to all of the nominees, and a special thanks to the members of the Nominating Committee--Allison Brooks, Rebecca Chatterjee, Nicole Duncan and Jill Johnson--for their recruitment efforts.
Thanks again ladies! See you at the next meeting!

Toast to Fashion is TONIGHT

Jennifer Mellon Peterson and Jeannine Ginivan Hyde our Toast to Fashion Co-Chairs have done a fabulous job putting together a fun filled fashion show! Thank you to all of the Junior Friends for all of your help as well! We look forward to seeing everyone at Belle Haven Country Club this evening for a great event to help The Campagna Center! See you soon.

Toast to Fashion Ticket Sales are at Capacity!

Thanks to everyone for your amazing support of the Junior Friends Toast to Fashion! We wanted to let you know that online ticket sales for The Toast to Fashion have been suspended but tickets will be available for $60 at the door at Belle Haven Country Club tomorrow night. We look forward to seeing everyone for a fun filled evening of fashion for a great cause. Thank you so much for all of your support!!

Last Day for Low Cost Tickets to Toast to Fashion

BUY YOUR TICKETS!!! TODAY, Sunday March 20th is the LAST DAY to get the reduced rate of $45 a ticket. They can be purchased online at http://www.campagnacenter.org/en/84/default.aspx

We have a viewing area for the NCAA sweet sixteen. So buy tickets for the guys in your life (and basketball loving gals!)

All Models (except children), Day of Duty volunteers and committee members need a ticket. Tickets are $60 on Monday and at the door

Thank you to our raffle and logistics committee for such a productive bag stuffing meeting on Tuesday! The bags look amazing thanks to Jessica Richardson, our bag sponsor and donors! The bags are stuffed with hundreds of dollars worth of coupons and swag ($35 lip gloss, t-shirts, Lilly Koozies, samples, snacks, candy, etc. etc. etc.! The bags are worth more than the cost of your ticket!! YAY!

We have a KILLER raffle thanks to all of your generous donations and solicitations - trips, hotel stays, jewelry, clothes, restaurant gift cards, etc. etc. $1000s of dollars of raffle items! PLEASE purchase your raffle tickets at the event. You must be present to win. Tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20. We need to raise at least $2,000 from the raffle to meet our budget goals. We know we can get there thanks to all of your generous support!

We have a "MARKETPLACE GIVES BACK" promotion too!! When you arrive, we will have a flyer with information on our marketplace vendors donating a percentage of their proceeds back from one item to The Campagna Center. If you purchase one of these items, you will have your flyer initialed by the vendor. That flyer can be dropped off at our "Marketplace Gives Back" Bowl for a chance to win two tickets to "Bowties & Belles" on May 7th! (valued at $150!) Just another way to have fun and support The Center!

The awards ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm and the show immediately after.

We will be providing 2 free drink tickets to each attendee. Bars, marketplace and raffle will open at 6:30 pm. Shopping will continue until the end of the event at 10:00 pm. Bellacara will be providing free make-up touch-ups throughout the evening and a Touch of Peace Massage will be giving chair massages for the first hour! Sign up when you arrive!

Toast to Fashion is right around the corner!

1. Ticket Sales - Toast to Fashion tickets are on sale (http://www.campagnacenter.org/) now and will be available at the $45 rate until Sunday, March 20, 2011. Starting Monday, all tickets will be $60 - so buy your tickets soon!!

2. Please know that guys are welcome, as we will have a NCAA sweet sixteen tournament viewing area. The tickets for them can be purchased with the regular tickets on the website.

3. Are you a hair stylist or do you know a stylist or two that would be willing to do hair the night of the event? We will thank them in our remarks, they will receive recognition in the program and a tax receipt for their in-kind donation of services. We will need them to be at Belle Haven from 4:00 until 6:30.

4. Lastly, THANK YOU so much to all of you for signing up for your Day of Duty shift. We only have 3 spots left and they are: 2 spots for the Raffle (6-9:30) and 1 spot for the fashion show (6-9). If you are able to sign up, please go to this link and do so as soon as possible. http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/023456348768700111

Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you when we Toast to Fashion and toast to our much deserved honorees: Mary Cardarelli Bergmann, Patti Rouzie, Sheila Whalen, and Bridget Weaver.

Toast to Fashion

The Junior Friends Toast to Fashion is coming soon. Please visit and like our Facebook page for more details on the big event and the amazing vendors and local businesses supporting this fun spring event.

Congratulations on a New Junior Friend Baby

Congratulations to Junior Friend Meg Jewett and her husband Eric. They welcomed baby Charlotte Elise Jewett (Charlie) into the world on February 10, 2011. Baby Charlotte was 8 lbs 12 ozs. She has two big sisters Lindy and Evie Graham. Everyone is happy and healthy! Many blessings for the Jewett Family.

Reminder - Junior Friends Brunch this Sunday

Our Annual Junior Friends Brunch is this Sunday.

We hope you can join us for a fun, elegant brunch at Belle Haven Country Club this Sunday.

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

2011 Toast to Fashion Sponsors

Our premier 2011 Toast to Fashion sponsors

Junior Friends Toast to Fashion Event

Mark Your Calendars for the Toast to Fashion

The 12th Annual Toast to Fashion will be held on March 24th, 2011 at Belle Haven Country Club at 6:30 pm. We are pleased to announce our 2011 Marketplace Vendors, to date, and look forward to celebrating the evening and supporting The Campagna Center.

A special thank you to the Toast to Fashion Co-Chairs, Jennifer Peterson and Jeannine Hyde, and to all of our participating vendors.

What is the Toast to Fashion? Held each Spring, the Toast to Fashion combines a Fashion Show and Marketplace with all proceeds supporting the programs of the Campagna Center. Get a peek at some of the most fashionable spring trends from the best merchants and boutiques in the Washington area. Pick up something for that special Mom, Grandmom, Aunt, or woman in your life.

Brought to you by the Junior Friends of the Campagna Center, the Toast to Fashion benefits the programs of the Campagna Center and helps more than 1,700 children and their families in Alexandria arrive at school ready to learn be successful at each grade level.

2011 Marketplace Vendors: Bella Jenna, Bronzed Berry, Francesca Joy, Julie Ryan Jewelry, Mija Jewelry, Pink and Brown, Queen Bee Designs, Rachelle Celline, Skinfinity, Stella and Dot, The Dressed Up Nut, Top It Off, Treat, Smathers and Branson

2011 Fashion Show Looks By: AppleseedBloomers, Francesca Joy, Gossypia, Julie Ryan Jewelry, JPK Paris, Kiskadee, Mija, Monday's Child, Pink and Brown, Purple Goose, Queen Bee Designs, Rachelle Celline, Robcyn's, Stella and Dot, The Pink Palm, Top It Off, Treat

Model makeup applications by Bellacara!

TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THIS EVENT, CLICK HERE!