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.