JLCNB History
1980 - 1989

1979-'80

San Barnhart held the helm of our JSL ship of state this year, and her droll witticisms added a fresh dimension to the Presidency.  This administration concentrated on meeting the requirements for application to the Association of Junior Leagues.  An AJLI representative spoke to the membership.  The League sponsored an open-forum meeting with Congressman Bill Nelson.  This was designed to lay the groundwork for a variety of programs through which we will reach out to the community in various areas of the public interest.  The Brevard Museum was once again the focal point of League activity.  We pledged to donate $5,000 toward the establishment of a Discovery Room.  While modeled after prestigious children's museums, this room will bear the indelible stamp of Brevard.  The proceeds of our major fundraiser, "River Reflections," a sum of $3,132.86, was contributed to this commitment.  The entire Active membership mobilized to conduct the Yellow Brick Road testing program for area children entering kindergarten.

Statistics: 75 Actives, 16 Provisionals and 103 Sustainers.

1980-'81

Carol Philpot assumed the demanding role of League president at the April luncheon.  The hallmark of this administration was vitality.  In September there was an Old Fashion Family Picnic and the Grand Opening of the Discovery Room of the Brevard Museum.  The Lawn Party was held in November on the Museum grounds.  This gave us a chance to display our new room and raise $2,000.  A major goal was to increase our membership to the 100 members necessary for AJL application.  We reinstated 12 former League members and invited a total of 46 women to become Provisionals.  In March, the membership voted to formally apply for AJL membership.  In February, the First Annual Attic Sale needed over $8,000.  This event also provided a service to the community and gave the League some excellent publicity.  The League is now providing more community services in the areas of child advocacy and alcohol education.

Statistics: 109 Actives, 106 Sustainers, 24 Provisionals and 9 Non-Residents.

1981-'82

Under Clair Knollinger's direction, the year of 1981-'82 was a year that the League had been working towards since its beginning in 1965-the start of the Association of Junior League's Orientation program.  In September, we had a family picnic, and Marty Begalla from the Association Board visited to tell us how to start the Orientation Program.  The League square-danced at the second annual Fall Barbecue and co-sponsored a seminar with BCC and COPE of Brevard concerning drug abuse.  In January, we were visited by two representatives of the Association, Barbara Whitney, from the New York staff, and Susan Stayton, Area V Director.  Susan Stayton's speech was the first of our nine Orientation Programs.  Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Stayton met intensively with Board members and League committees.  The second annual Attic Sale cleared $8,000.  The Discovery Room continued to be staffed by League members.  The JSL gave $1,000 to the Mental Health Center for the Alternatives Program and $700 to the Mental Health Association for Alcohol Abuse programs.  This was a year of change and challenge for us.

Statistics: 126 Actives, 18 Provisionals, 108 Sustainers and 13 Non-residents.

1982-'83

Gale Anderson led us through 1982-'83, a year which involved us in much change and growth.  We held many of the orientation meetings which are necessary for AJL affiliation.  A new admissions policy and age requirement were adopted, as well as many Bylaws changes.  We also funded a staff person for the Discovery Room and opened a League office.  The Fall Fundraiser, "Hoedown '82", netted us $3,000 and the Third Annual Attic Sale made $10,500.  The G.A.T.E. program was very successful and very much in demand in area schools.  We also supported the Guardian Ad Litem program financially and with League volunteers.  A busy, productive, dynamic year.

Statistics: 134 Actives,  11 Provisionals, 118 Sustainers and 9 Non-residents.

1983-'84

Jean Lynn's presidency saw us through our first exciting year as an active Junior League.  We continued to revise our organization along League guidelines and sent 15 delegates to Association, Area and State conferences.  We collaborated with the Junior League of South Brevard on the very successful Legislative Sendoff and the P.B.S. project, "The Chemical People".  The Fall Hoedown raised over $4,000 and the Attic Sale over $11,000.  These projects allowed us to meet our sizable commitments to G.A.T.E., the Discovery Room and the Guardian Ad Litem Program.  They also enabled us to present a special gift to the community of the American Wind Symphony.  We adopted four new projects: the Porcher House, Community Beautification, Child Advocacy and Teen Town, as well as continued commitment to our ongoing projects.

Statistics: 145 Actives,  19 Provisionals and 129 Sustainers.

1984-'85

Elaine Kicklighter set the pace for a year of enthusiasm, progress and innovation.  Our new name was adopted, followed by an active logo committee, and the "League Launch" expanded into an appealing new format.  An extensive survey of membership and community resulted in our first five year Future Plan, and we welcomed our first Community Advisory Board.  Cluster meetings were added, as well as monthly day and night meetings.  Susan Phillips, Area III Director and Association Treasurer-Elect, led a Board workshop, and 20 members attended Association, Area, District and Public Affairs conferences.  We collaborated with the Junior League of South Brevard to present an impressive Legislative Send-off, and Janet Coppage received the Gannet Heart of Gold Award.  Our League was selected for replication of the Teen Outreach Program, forming a coalition with the March of Dimes.  Teen Town made its debut, and we continued to support with grants and volunteers G.A.T.E., Guardian Ad Litem, the Discovery Room and Keep Brevard Beautiful.  We planned the first Parenting Fair and approved grants for the room with Children's Home Society.  Our fundraisers netted an all time high of $19,000, with $15,000 from an expanded Attic Sale and $4,000 from the Fall Party.  Excitement, innovations, coalitions and fun...a great year!

Statistics:  147 Actives, 20 Provisionals and 124 Sustainers.

1985-'86

In the year 1985-'86, Sue Nisbet Lawrence's exceptional organizational ability showed through.  With her guidance, we saw the development of an inter-League communication system and management process system to give the League direction and consistency.  A great many changes took place.  Among these changes were the creation of a new logo, a new format for our yearbook, a more professional "League Launch", and the addition of a Treasurer-Elect to the Executive Committee.  We also sponsored and furnished the Children's Play Therapy room for the Children's Home Society, Teen Town expanded to Titusville and the Chamber of Commerce recognized us as community leaders.  In this very busy year we managed two Attic Sales and a 50's/60's Spring fundraiser.

Statistics: 154 Actives, 4 Provisionals and 125 Sustainers.

1986-'87

Under Janet Coppage's presidency, the League spent a large portion of its time and energy looking at where we were and where we wanted to be in the future. The implementation of management by objective was encouraged, and the formal adoption of a council system helped to streamline the operation of the League.  Fundraising activities included: the Attic Sale, which raised $17,887, and a Spring fundraiser, called "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation," which raised $8,228.  The League continued to support children's issues through Teen Outreach, Teen Town, A Parenting Fair, a Children's Forum and Guardian Ad-Litem program.

Statistics: 133 Actives, 35 Provisionals and 137 Sustainers.

1987-'88

Bunny Finney led us through the year with the theme "Together We Can," and together we did.  Four projects were implemented during the year: Teen Town Merritt Island, Teen Town Titusville, the Discovery Room and the Employer Supported Child Care Seminar.  Seven new projects were approved for implementation in 1988-'89.  The Board/Council system streamlined the Board of Directors from 34 to 17 members.  A major hallmark of the year was the success of Hello Follies and the Attic Sale, which together grossed $96,000 with a net of $67,000.

Statistics: 154 Actives, 28 Provisionals and 134 Sustainers.

1988-'89

During Anne Oertel's presidency, two new in-League offices were established: Membership Diversity Chairman and Internal Public Relations Board positions.  The Board of Directors also formally adopted the "Reaching Out" statement.  Training took on new meaning with several Area III speakers conducting in-League workshops, as well as speaking at General Meetings.  Significant Bylaw and Standing Rule changes were adopted relating to admissions policies, procedures and membership responsibilities and requirements.  KALEIDOSCOPE (a traveling art exhibit for children) involved over 170 League and community volunteers.  The major project was a commitment of $30,000 over three years to the Central Brevard Sharing Center's Emergency Housing Shelter.  New projects implemented this year were "America's PRIDE" (a drug prevention training session for teens), Mini-Grants for local agencies and a JLCNB Scholarship Project.  Our League, for the first time, was represented on the State Public Affairs Task Force.  The Attic Sale made $25,800 to date, the most ever made.

Statistics: 137 Actives, 19 Provisionals and149 Sustainers.