Junior Auxiliary on Facebook

Have you visited our Facebook page?

Be sure to "like" us and be among the first to hear about upcoming service projects, fundraisers and other JA information!

If you're an active, provisional, associate or life member, this is another way to keep in touch with other members and to keep up with what is going on with the club.

Thanks in advance for helping us spread the word about JA through social media!

Don't forget your checkbook!

So many really nice items have been donated to the 2011 Crown Jewels Art Gala silent auction!

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The auction will spotlight custom, handcrafted pieces from several local artisans.

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For example...

Our very own Madeleine Hamilton Hallum, a provisional member of JA this year... Madeleine is a self-taught painter who is originally from Mississippi. She has lived in many places across the country and the globe - from Alabama to Africa.

When she isn't painting, she is practicing medical nutrition therapy as a Registered Dietitian. She studied nutrition at the University of Southern Mississippi and Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Madeleine exhibits her art work in various locations and completes unique comissioned pieces for individuals upon request.

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She has so graciously donated a painting that she created especially for our gala!

This awesome Elvis print can be yours! Just be sure to have the highest bid on it in the silent auction! This is just one example of the awesome, original art work that will be available at the gala. It'll be fun to look but it will be even better to take something home!

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Be sure to bring your checkbook!

Announcement:

Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville has voted to NOT hold the Junior Miss Warren County and Junior Auxiliary Princess Pageants in 2011.

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The past 15 years of pageants have been wonderful and we've had the opportunity to meet many amazing young women through this fundraiser, so the decision to suspend the pageants was not made lightly.

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The more than 11 service projects JA performs during the year are supported by two other fundraisers: The Crown Jewels Art Gala and Christmas Luminaries. We plan to use this opportunity to turn our focus on the two existing fundraisers to raise much needed money for our service in 2011 and into 2012.

Title holders for the 2010 pageants include (above left to right) Junior Miss Katie Haggard and Junior Auxiliary Princess Alyssa Ledbetter, and Junior Auxiliary Little Sister Blair Fisher. The three girls will continue to hold those titles until the pageants are picked up again. We couldn’t have three better girls to leave with these titles for an extended time. They have been wonderful representatives of JA during the past year and will continue to support the club’s efforts in the community as long as they continue to hold their titles.

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Stay tuned to the JA Facebook and blog for information about the future of the pageants. Feel free to email jamcminnville@yahoo.com for more information.

Gala Photography

Amber Hertwig (above) of Asela Photography will be taking photos during the gala this year! Check out her web site to see some of her work and look at some of our favorites below. Amber is graciously donating her time and talent to help capture memories of the second annual Crown Jewels Art Gala and we would like to say a big THANK YOU in advance! We'll be giving out information at the gala on how to view and purchase the photos.

Please make plans to attend this evening of food, fun, friends and fundraising! Tickets are still available but they're going fast - only $50 each! Tickets can be purchased from any Junior Auxiliary member. All proceeds will go to support service projects performed by JA throughout the year.

Yum Yum! Crown Jewels Art Gala Menu

Hors D'oveuvres for the second annual Crown Jewels Art Gala will be provided by the McMinnville Country Club. The menu will include the following items:

• Chicken Kabobs
• Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
• Smoked Ham on Mini Rolls with Honey Dijon Sauce
• Fresh Vegetables with Roasted Onion-Garlic Dip
• Large Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
• Chocolate Fountain with a Variety of Dessert Items to Dip

Please make plans to attend this evening of food, fun, friends and fundraising! Tickets are still available but they're going fast - only $50 each! All proceeds will go to support service projects performed by JA throughout the year.

Gala tickets make great Valentine's gifts!

Happy Valentine's weekend!

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There's still time to get the perfect gift for your sweetie: tickets to Junior Auxiliary's Crown Jewels Art Gala!

Tickets are only $100 per couple and all proceeds go to support JA service projects for the children in our community! So you get yummy food, great music, fun with friends, a lovely evening AND you'll be supporting a great cause!

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Just contact your favorite JA member for tickets or visit our Facebook event page for more info!

Crown Jewels Art Gala 2011

You're invited....

to join the ladies of Junior Auxiliary at their second annual Crown Jewels Art Gala for an evening of food, fun, friends and fundraising for the children of Warren County!

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When: Saturday, February 26, 2011 @ 7pm until 11pm

Where: McMinnville Country Club
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Tickets are $50 each - $100 for a couple and can be purchased from your favorite JA member or by contacting Ashley Moore on Facebook or at
931-212-7978.
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Attendees are invited to wear their masks and beads to go along with the Mardi Gras theme of the evening. Heavy hors d’oveuvres and drinks furnished by the Country Club will be served throughout the evening as guests are treated to the musical stylings of Spangler Entertainment.

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A silent auction will take place during the event as well. Gala attendees will be invited to bid on the donated items from 7pm until 9pm. The auction will showcase items created by local artisans and from local businesses!

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Come out and join us for an evening to remember and be sure to bring your checkbook! All proceeds go to support JA service projects throughout the year that support the children and families of Warren County.

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Visit our Crown Jewels Art Gala event page on Facebook and help us spread the word about the event! Click here!
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Some pictures from last year's event...