Breakfast with Santa

Junior Auxiliary will hold it's 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa....

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Covington Integrated Arts Academy

760 Bert Johnston Ave

in Covington

Festivities will begin at 8:30am and will end at 10:30am

Admission $5.00 per person

**One free ticket with donation of a $5.00-$10.00 toy

Includes breakfast and one 4 x 6 picture with Santa

(ONE PICTURE PER FAMILY)

Wear your PJ's and come eat with Santa, Mrs. Claus and all of the elves!

Happy Thanksgiving

From Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County. We couldn' t be more THANKFUL for our wonderful friends and supporters. Without you all, we couldn't not have a successful impact on the lives of children and families in our community. We thank you and hope that you and yours have a blessed day. God Bless YOU!

Online BOOK FAIR!!!

Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County is participating in an online book fair, sponsored by Usborne Books. This online book fair will be up and running until December 1, 2009. JA receives credit for anybooks sold and will be able to use that credit for books for any children gifts are purchased for. What an awesome deal! We need your help! Anyone can order, and the books will be shipped directly to you. They would make awesome Christmas gifts. So, click HERE and get those books!

Bookworm Buddies

It's that time again! It's BOOKWORM BUDDIES TIME! Come and enjoy a good book and make a craft with all of your buddies and Junior Auxiliary. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

10:00 a.m.

at the NEW Munford Library

1476 Munford Avenue

Munford, TN

Faces and Places of Tipton County Calenders

Get them while they're hot! Our "Faces and Places of Tipton County" calenders display works of art by some of Tipton County's finest little artists!

Calendars are available for purchase for $10.00 at
Pam Deen County Clerk Office
Something Special
Old Town Hall
Patriot Bank, Munford
Racine's
Brighton Pharmacy
or by sending an email to noelhowe@bigriver.net

We Want to Thank YOU!

Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County would like to extend a special THANKS to our vendors and all of you who came out to support the first annual FALL FRENZY! This event, comprised of a lot of hard work by many of our members, would not have been successful without your support, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the large turnout. We look forward to next year and hope that it will be even bigger and better. This project will help us help many children and families in our community this Christmas, Thanksgiving, and through out the rest of the year. To our vendors, we hope that you will be BACK next year with all of your fabulous items. To our shoppers and supporters, get ready, next year the FRENZY will explode!

STAY TUNED....

Information about Fall Frenzy 2010 will be available soon!

Getting Ready for the Holidays

Its getting to be that time of year again. The time when Junior Auxiliary puts forth great effort to help many families that are in need of a meal for Thanksgiving, toys for Christmas, and the love of a community who is willing to help them. We will start off first with an effort feed families for Thanksgiving, and we need your help! If you are willing to donate a pre-cooked ham for a family for Thanksgiving or want to donate Christmas present. We could not be more appreciative. You may drop these off at Industrial Painting Ltd. in Brighton, McMillian Eyecare in Atoka, and City Hall in Covington. Any donations will be greatly apprieciated and we THANK YOU!

Don't Forget About....FALL FRENZY!!!!

Just to remind you, Junior Auxiliary will hold it's first annual Fall Frenzy on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Trust Company Bank in Brighton, TN. This is a new finance project for our chapter. It will be a one-day shopping and community event where vendors and other nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to come showcase their products/services to the public. We are also planning to incorporate a countywide children first art contest into this day, so anyone attending would get to see the art of our county's students. You don't want to miss this! There will be something for EVERYONE. Not only will there be shopping, but we'll have lots of good food, a coloring area for the kids, bouncy houses, etc. And men...we'll have plenty for you to enjoy as well! We appreciate your support. Check out our vendors below! Hope to see you there!


A FEW OF OUR PARTICIPANTS...
Felicia Belle Boutique
Tupperwear
Allison Pruitt Concessions
Perkins
Studio 1688
Beauty Hound
C.A.R.E.
Bouncy Castle for the Kids
We-R-Nuts
Elizabeth Rose Designs
Made Especially for Posh Moms
Simply Tranquil
Tipton County Concessions
Pampered Chef
Metal Yard Signs
Jewels by Park Lane
Joela Maddox
Alicat Gifts
Eva Belle
Mommy & MeCreations by Jeanne
Rose Garden
Jen's Jewels
Sweet Sensations
Anna Laura McGowan
Patty Cakes
CCC Youth Concessions
Maggy Lou Designs
Turning Leaf Custom Woodwork
Meg Ford
Kindermusik
Emily Peyton Cook Photography
Cookie Lee
Scentsy
31 Gifts
Toe Trotters
Usborne Books
Patina
JA Jonesboro
Beauticontrol
Professional Care Services
Premiere Designs
Chantel's Originals
Sassy Stitches
Silpada Jewlry
GM Enterprises
Bailey's Brush
Mixed Media
NC Frames
Neighborhood Tutor
Munford Funeral Home
Bottle Bling
Studio 1688
V. Thomas Artist
Cyndi Timbs
Arbonne
American Red Cross
Patriot Bank
Tastefully Simple
Trust Company Bank
Sharon Statler
Angel's Closet
Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center
Tipton County Beautiful
Tipton County Sheriff Dept
Classy Bags
Mary Kay
Brighton Fire Department
AIHU Healing Systems
Baptist Hospital
Becky GibsonBuds-n-Blooms
Tail Wagging Biscuits
South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce...and many more

BBQ Festival Pageant

Junior Auxiliary held its annual BBQ Fest Pageant on Saturday, October 3. The pageant was a huge success and we would like to thank all of our young ladies who paritcipated this year. We hope to see you again next year!
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Fall Frenzy Merchants

We have had a wonderful response from many vendors in regards to our Fall Frenzy. Remember, Fall Frenzy will be Oct. 24, at Trust Company Bank in Brighton, from 10am-4pm. Below are some of the vendors that will be participating...YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

A FEW OF OUR PARTICIPANTS...
Studio 1688
Beauty Hound
C.A.R.E.
Bouncy Castle for the Kids
We-R-Nuts
Elizabeth Rose Designs
Made Especially for Posh Moms
Simply Tranquil
Tipton County Concessions
Pampered Chef
Metal Yard Signs
Jewels by Park Lane
Joela Maddox
Alicat Gifts
Eva Belle
Mommy & MeCreations by Jeanne
Rose Garden
Jen's Jewels
Sweet Sensations
Anna Laura McGowan
Patty Cakes
CCC Youth Concessions
Maggy Lou Designs
Turning Leaf Custom Woodwork
Meg Ford
Kindermusik
Emily Peyton Cook Photography
Cookie Lee
Scentsy
31 Gifts
Toe Trotters
Usborne Books
Patina
JA Jonesboro
Beauticontrol
Professional Care Services
Premiere Designs
Chantel's Originals
Sassy Stitches
Silpada Jewlry
GM Enterprises
Bailey's Brush
Mixed Media
NC Frames
Neighborhood Tutor
Munford Funeral Home
Bottle Bling
Studio 1688
V. Thomas Artist
Cyndi Timbs
Arbonne
American Red Cross
Patriot Bank
Tastefully Simple
Trust Company Bank
Sharon Statler
Angel's Closet
Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center
Tipton County Beautiful
Tipton County Sheriff Dept
Classy Bags
Mary Kay
Brighton Fire Department
AIHU Healing Systems
Baptist Hospital
Becky GibsonBuds-n-Blooms
Tail Wagging Biscuits
South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce...and many more

Emily Peyton Cook Photography Presents...

FALL FAMILY MINI SESSIONS

Benefitting the Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County

November 2-7

8am-10am & 2-4 at the Tipton County Museum & Nature Trail

751 Bert Johnston Ave. Covington, TN

*Images to be featured in the Leader's Holiday Classic

$50 packages available!

*Rain out Day scheduled for November 14 (we'll call you to reschedule)

What comes with the package? Your choice of :

A. (3) 5 x 7s, 8 wallets

B. (1) 8 x 10, (1) 5 x 7, & (4) 4 x 6s

C. (3) 5 x 7s, (4) 4 x 6s

D. (1) 8 x 10, (1) 5 x 7, & (4) 4 x 6s

Background? Outdoor FALL scenery. **No Christmas props will be used!

To make an appointment:

*This event is by appointment only! Call Emily at 901.476.7164 to secure your reservation.

More information at www.epcphotography.com

Junior Auxiliary Members Hear From Bestselling Author Richard Paul Evans at Area Meeting-

Bottom Row: Amy Powell, Krystal Jerry, Laura Drew Holmes.

Row 2: Noel Howe, Christie Jarvis, Leann Grantham, Renee Wooten, Stephanie Stewart, Melanie Sprenkle, and Heather Crowson

Several Members from Junior Auxiliary attended the annual area meeting in Memphis on August 29.

“Living a life of service” and “avoiding and resolving conflict” were the main messages members of the Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County came away with from the area meeting of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) held recently in Memphis, TN.

Keynote speaker for the event was Richard Paul Evans who motivated JA attendees to be good volunteers and utilize 5 keys in making their efforts a success: Divine recognition, Forgiveness, Risk, Acceptance of Adversity and Love. Evans’ story of parental love and the true meaning of Christmas made history when his book became simultaneously the #1 hardcover and paperback book in the nation. Since then, more than eight million copies of The Christmas Box have been printed.

Darlene Carey spoke on how to make Chapter service, family life and interactions with people in general more productive and less stressful in a workshop entitled “Taking the CON out of Conflict”. Carey is co-founder and active managing partner of Inspirspectives, a business consulting and training firm where she directs her passion for personal change and growth to help people chase their dreams, ignite their passion and make things happen.

NAJA hosts area meetings across the Southeast each year to offer training and assistance to the organization's 101 Chapters. "The training events for our members and community leaders help strengthen Chapters and make them more of a dynamic organization in each of the community’s they serve,” said Christy Keirn, NAJA President. “This year one of our secondary topics of discussion was Conflict Resolution in which we provided tips to help our attendees both in their personal and volunteer life.”

Junior Auxiliary represents a serious endeavor on the part of women to be active and constructive community participants and to assume leadership roles in meeting community needs. The mission of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is to provide support, resources, and educational, leadership, cultural, and health care training for NAJA members in order to optimize community service by NAJA Chapters. These educational meetings for members give them the resources to be better community volunteers.

The NAJA slogan is “Care Today – Character Tomorrow” and when teamed with the current focus of NAJA, “Healthy Children ~ Healthy Futures”, Junior Auxiliary Chapters all over the Mid-South are working to increase awareness of child health and welfare and how it affects the future of the child.

For more information on (name of Chapter), visit (website address) or call (phone number). For more information on NAJA, visit http://www.najanet.org/

BBQ Festival Pageant

Its almost that time again. Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County will hold its 3rd annual Covington BBQ Festival Pageant. The pageant will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at the Covington Integrated Arts Academy, 760 Bert Johnston Avenue, in Covington. The pageant will begin at 3:00 with doors opening at 2:15. This years categories include:

Tiny Miss BBQ Festival - Ages 1-2

Petite Miss BBQ Festival- Ages 3-5

Little Miss BBQ Festival- Ages 6-8

Junior Miss BBQ Festival- Ages 9-11

Teen Miss BBQ Festival- Ages 12-14

Miss BBQ Festival- Ages 15-18

ENTRY FEE

$20.00 through Oct. 2

$30.00 the day of the pageant at registration table

OPTIONAL CATEGORIES

$10.00-prettiest hair, prettiest eyes, best model (For ages 8 and under)

Registration forms and more info are available online by clicking HERE!

*For information, contact Krystal Butler at covingtontiptonja@hotmail.com

Proceeds benefit Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County

Fall Frenzy Set for October 24

Junior Auxiliary will hold it's first annual Fall Frenzy on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Trust Company Bank in Brighton, TN. This is a new finance project for our chapter. It will be a one-day shopping and community event where vendors and other nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to come showcase their products/services to the public. We are also planning to incorporate a countywide children first art contest into this day, so anyone attending would get to see the art of our county's students.

All applicants will be assigned booths on a first come, first serve basis. A booth number will be assigned to you. The Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County will notify you of the number of your booth. Application deadline – September 25, applicants will be accepted after this date but will be subject to a $15.00 late registration fee.

· Booth spaces are 10 x 10 ft. If your set up exceeds 10 ft x 10 ft you will be charged for an additional booth.
· There are no water sources and no 220 electrical sources
· Set up times to be announced closer to date (tentatively 8:00-9:30am Saturday, Oct 24)
· There will be no refund or no rain date

*Vendor applications and the vendor information letter are available at our website. click here

Or for more information, contact Noel-Smith Howe at nhoweipl@bigriver.net or
901-619-3852.

Hope to see you there!

Provisional Open House

This year's provisional open house was held this afternoon at the home of life member, Mrs. Ann McGowan. We had a great turn out and were especially glad to see some of our life and associate members there as well. Guests were welcomed by 2009-2010 President, Leann Grantham , and 1st Vice President / provisional trainer, Melanie Sprenkle. Junior Auxiliary would like to thank Mrs. McGowan for opening her home for this annual event, and for her gracious hospitality. Ms. Ann, you are greatly appreciated! We hope to have a great provisional class!

Picnics and Parties Cookbook

We are very excited to say that we are going to reprint a third edition of Picnics and Parties. This cookbook has been very popular and after many requests, the finance committee has finally decided to go for it.

This is a classic menu style cookbook. It is unique because it is grouped together by events with complete menu suggesions for the event. It is like having a party planner at your fingertips...beginning, middle, and end are all provided for your special occasion. Also scattered throughtout the book are helpful hints and miscellaneous recipes.

Here is an example:
The Table of Contents includes:
Brunches
Luncheons
Dinners
Parties
Special Occasions
Children
Index

But under Special Occasions, it gives you complete menus for each of the following events:
Mardi Gras Dinner
Bridesmaid Luncheon
Bridal Luncheon
Summer Luncheon Menu
Fourth of July BBQ
An Anniversary Dinner
Dinner for the "Boss"
Christmas Tea
Christmas Breakfast
Christmas Brunch for Everyone
A Christening Brunch
Sunday Luncheon
Sunday Night Supper

Under Fourth of July BBQ, it gives the recipe for the following items:
BBQ Pork Shoulder
Potato Salad
Saucy Baked Beans
Cold Slaw
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

We are going to update the first few pages and the back page in the book and keep the rest in tact to honor the life members that created it.

Cookbooks will pre-sell for $20.00 each.

Bookworm Buddies

It's Bookworm Buddies time again! Kids, come'on and join us! Our next book will be "The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn.

Bookworm Buddies will be....

Saturday, July 25, at 10:00

Tipton County Public Library

300 W. Church Avenue

Covington, TN

You won't want to miss all of the fun!

Stuff the Bus

Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County will hold its annual "Stuff the Bus" project on Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 9:00am-1:00pm at Walmart in Covington, and the Kroger in Atoka. The bus above looks pretty empty, but you can help us fill it up by purchasing school supplies for the children of Tipton County. We hope to see you out and about on that day and are grateful for any donations made.

MOST NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST:

BACKPACKS- NEED FOR ELEMETARY, GRAMMAR AND HIGH SCHOOLERS

THESARUS
DICTIONARY
SUPPLY BOXES
CLIPBOARDS
INDEX CARDS
PENCIL POUCHES
NOTEBOOKS
FILLER PAPER
FOLDERS
BINDERS
REAMS OF PAPER
WIPES
SANDWICH BAGS ALL SIZES
DRY ERASE MARKERS
GERM X
KLEENEX
PAPER TOWELS
BANDAIDS

Last Call for Cookbooks!

Last call for "Silver Spoons Blueberry Afternoons!" There are only 15 cookbooks left!

Scholarship Reception

Junior Auxiliary recently held its scholarship reception on May 21st. This years reception not only honored our scholarship recipients, but our Junior JAs as well. Guests enjoyed a variety of hors d' ourves, cake, and punch, as the 2008-2009 education chair, Heather Comer, presented 3 high school seniors with the Ann Sanford Memorial Scholarship. Junior JA chairmen, Camille Ballard and Amy Lenagar, presented each of the attending Junior JAs with certificates and tote bags.

Brighton High School Scholarship Recipient, Elizabeth Russell

Covington High School Scholarship Recipient, Katheryn Massey

*Not Pictured: Munford High School Scholarship Recipient, Tiffany Wheatley

NAJA Cookbook

Order your copy of the new NAJA cookbook, "Silver Spoons Blueberry Afternoons" A Crowning Collection of Recipes and Memories from the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. today! This is an absolutely beautiful cookbook! The cost of the book is $25.00. Get yours today!

*All proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to benefit NAJA, its Chapters and the families and children in the communities they serve.

• Over 190 pages of recipes, stories, quotes, and anecdotes from members of NAJA



• Beautiful artwork illustrating Southern hospitality and charm



• Special JA Chapter project highlights and favorite recipes
  
  

Life and Associate Members Social

Junior Auxiliary will hold its first Life/Associate dessert and coffee social on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 pm. The social will be at Old Town Hall's "Cafe on the Square" - 110 E. Court Square in Covington. We hope to see all of our Life and Associate ladies there!

May Luncheon

Junior Auxiliary held its annual "May Luncheon" this past Sunday, April 26 at the home of Noel Howe. May Luncheon, held every year in May (this year in April due to scheduling conflicts) gives members the opportunity to pay tribute to a successful year and honor its outgoing Life/Associate members and provisionals. It is a time when we, the ladies of Junior Auxiliary, can look back at a job well done and honor our ladies who have over excelled in their duties and expectations as JA members. Job well done!

"Member of the Year"- Megan Tatlock"

"Unsung Hero" - Emily Simpson

"Provisional of the Year" - Noel Howe

Outgoing Members:

Cindy Clifton

Heather Comer

Rosemary Jacobs

Kacee McCalla

Kendra Parr

Cyndi Timbs

Kim Whitmer

Bookworm Buddies!

Junior Auxiliary will hold it's next "Bookworm Buddies" this Saturday, April 25 at the Tipton County Public Library, located at 300 West Church Avenue in Covington. Bookworm Buddies will begin at 10:00 am.

The story for this Saturday is "Curious George Visits the Library." Come and listen as George goes to the library for story hour and receives his very own library card. Children will also make a craft and take home a free copy of the book. How exciting! See you there!

Auction Items

These are a few of the auction items that we have from the JA Charity Ball, we are taking bids on them if you are interested. ATC Fitness package and ads are listed on www.auction44.com item # 104013 and 104014, please bid there. All other please email bids to covingtontiptonja@hotmail.com. Please make sure you email what you are bidding on and your bid, bidding will end Thursday at 12 noon.


* $50 off mowing services to All Day Lawn (applies to annual agreement)
and new mowing customers ONLY!!

* $200 towards minimum $2,000 irrigation/sprinkler system project (new projects only)

* $200 towards $2,000 landscape project (new projects only)

* $250 worth of ads for U.S. 51 Country 93.5FM - www.auction44.com

* one month of cardioKARATE classes from Masons ATA (includes shirt, bag, and gloves.)

* Spring start-up and Winterization from M and K Irrigation worth $90

* 6 month PREMIUM membership from ATC fitness (unlimited workouts, unlimited tanning, unlimited smart start training, access to all 8 ATC locations, pocesssing fee waived) worth $245 - www. auction44.com

* Nathan Rye Photography: 3 expectant mother or baby portrait sessions plus $100 print credit(each worth $165), 3 High School senior session plus $100 print credit (each worth $400)

April 11, 2008 Brittany Russell Show

Junior Auxiliary is proud to present Brittany Russell

Fundraiser to benefit the children of Tipton County

April 11, 2009

The Ritz Theatre

Court Square, Covington, TN

Doors open at 5 for updo's and glitter

Show starts at 6 and ends at 8

$5 admission, tickets purchased at the door

Brittany Russell is the 11-year-old powerhouse performer from Memphis, Tennessee who fronts her very own band with authority. Winner of Radio Disney’s Hannah Montana Singing Contest, Winner of Macy’s Hannah Montana Singing Contest, Winner of State of Tennessee Reflection Songwriting Competition, Brittany is either on stage or on her way to a performance.Brittany is a professional trained vocalist who loves to perform not only in front of her band but in musical theater, choir and ensemble choir as well as in the studio. Brittany has recorded commercials for Radio Disney and along with her band, Brittany Russell & The Trunk Monkeys, have performed on live TV and various stages thru out Memphis and the mid south region. Brittany is a published songwriter and has recorded radio 'Jingles' for national corporations. Brittany has recorded her first CD at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee and at Jaxx Traxx in Olive Branch, Mississippi.Brittany Russell & the Trunk Monkeys are a Memphis band that performs Radio Disney style songs specifically Hannah Montana, Hillary Duff, HSM as well as their own Originals and have developed a great Friend and Fan base. Singing on stage since she was 8, Brittany is an experienced performer in the Mid South area playing to large crowds ranging from clubs to festivals, private parties to statewide events. Brittany has recorded her first mini-cd titled "Nobody's A Nobody" and she invites you into her pop rock world. For those of you who have yet to see this amazing performer or hear her remarkable voice, here is your opportunity to enjoy what crowds in Memphis have been seeing for quite some time. Produced by Memphis legend Jack Holder, the music is incredible and you will find yourself agreeing with everyone in the city of the blues that this is indeed the “Little Girl with the Great Big Voice”.

Bookworm Buddies

Join us on March 7th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the Covington Library for Bookworm Buddies! We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! Your child will enjoy a story written by Dr. Seuss, decorate a cupcake and even receive a birthday gift!

Annual Education Conference

If you missed February's meeting, then you missed all the great information about AEC. It is going to be held on May 1-3 in Franklin, TN. More information is available at www.najanet.org, click on AEC information.
I sent out an email to let you know what the shrits that could be ordered through NAJA looked like, if you want one, you must let me know by Wednesday because I have to have them ordered by March 1st. I need you to email me your name and what size. You will owe $10 at the March chapter meeting.
Make sure you put it on your calendar that at the May meeting we will have our scholarship banquet and recognize our Junior JA's.
See you at the March meeting!
April

Update

2008 was a great year for Junior Auxiliary. We helped a lot of families during the holidays, more than we expected to be able to help. We owe a special thank you to the Covington Jaycee's and the Tipton County Board of Education for their donations. We also want to thank all the people who referred and helped screen our families. Megan Tatlock has really been good with Child welfare, she has a huge heart and loves to help.
I have to say that I have been blessed with a great board this year, everyone has done great with their jobs. Thank you all! The entire chapter is full of energy and reading and willing to do whatever task is put before them. We are an awesome group of women!
Our first Breakfast with Santa was a hit, and we all had a lot of fun. Melanie Sprenkle, who is finance chair has done a awesome job! Melanie is now busy planning our biggest event of the year CHARITY BALL!
Junior Auxiliary's
Charity Ball
March 28, 2009
7pm-12pm
Covington Country Club
Entertainment will be Rockin’ Robin DJ
Catered by Wade & Co.
Party Chic attire

We are excited about this year's Charity Ball and can't wait to see you there!

April Howard
President