Junior League Blazes New Trails with Signature Fundraiser; See Photos
By Rosalia Nocerino, Sustainer, Junior League of Bronxville
Jun. 1, 2016: For decades the Junior League of Bronxville's signature fundraiser has been Trails to Treasures. In 2016, the event returned with the objective of engaging a greater cross section of individuals and businesses that are in support of the Junior League of Bronxville's vision of stamping out hunger in Southern Westchester.
The newest addition was Trails @ Twilight, which was held on Thursday, May 5, at the Bronxville Field Club with over 150 attendees. This evening cocktail party included a fashion show, perfectly orchestrated by Junior League of Bronxville member and fashion show captain Olivia Huvane. Models, or as Ms. Huvane referred to them, "role models," represented the range of individuals affiliated with the League and its vision--from sponsors to active and sustaining members to spouses and children, many of whom were part of the well-timed mother-daughter duos that strutted their stuff in honor of Mother's Day that weekend.
The show was followed by a shopping boutique that highlighted spring looks from over fifteen Bronxville businesses. This was the largest engagement of local businesses by Trails and was a strategic decision based on the Junior League of Bronxville's own membership in the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce. Finally, by holding the event in the evening, the League expanded the potential attendee pool by offering a complement to the traditional daytime-only event, Trails to Treasures.
The two-day extravaganza continued with the aforementioned Trails to Treasures event on Friday, May 6, at The Bronxville Women's Club. Despite the torrential rain, over 150 attendees shopped from a curated collection of vendors and were then able to board a trolley that took them to five Bronxville homes for an exclusive tour of some of the village's most beautiful estates.
Changes this year included centralizing the vendors and providing the trolley service, courtesy of Harvester of Hope sponsor People's United Bank, so that attendees could focus more on the homes' stunning architecture, history, and interior design. Guests were also treated to tastings from a variety of vendors, which included True Cocktails, Xocolatti, Hi Rise Hive, and local businesses Dobbs & Bishop Fine Cheese, James Grace Pizzelles, and recent newcomer to Bronxville, Stillmeadow Gourmet.
Again, in the spirit of partnering with others, Harvester of Hope sponsor Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's International Realty was integral in the home tour by not only providing access to two homes it is currently representing on the market, but also by having a number of its Realtors volunteer that day to greet guests at each of the five homes.
As an organization of women, the League was thrilled to have the support of so many men, including associate real estate broker William Dowling from Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's International Realty; members of the Rotary Club of Eastchester, another sponsor, who staffed a table providing coffee to all attendees; and finally, Paul Ranieri, president of D.C. Ranieri Insurance Agency, a Seedling of Support sponsor, who signed up for a volunteer shift to help give the League's own membership a chance to take in the event.
"The Junior League of Bronxville is very fortunate to be part of a community-- from individuals to businesses to other nonprofits--that comes together for the greater good of those that are in need. This is why we are honored to continue the work of the organization started back in 1948 and pursue our vision of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition across our service areas of Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers," said Sheridan Denfeld, president of the Junior League of Bronxville.
For more information, please visit www.jlbronxville.org or email trailstotreasures@jlbronxville.org.
To see photos of the Trails to Treasures fundraiser, click here: Junior League of Bronxville's Trails to Treasures Fundraiser 2016.
Pictured here (L to R): Olivia Huvane, fashion show captain; Kamili Bell Hill, event co-chair; Michelle Schoulder, fundraising vice president; Elizabeth Morgan, event co-chair
Photo above by K. Salkey Photography; photos in link by K. Salkey Photography and Michelle Schoulder
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Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982 and incorporated in 1993, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not for profit organization administered by a Board of Directors. Its mission is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of Bronxville Village, with emphasis on the downtown business district of Bronxville. The BBC uses the dollars raised in its annual spring solicitation letter to residents to fund the mum, tulip and summer flower plantings downtown and at traffic intersections, as well as the summer hanging baskets. Every few years the group spearheads such major endeavors as the renovation of Leonard Morange Square on the west side of the railroad tracks and the beautification of the Lawrence Hospital traffic circle, which included the addition of plants and the building of the fountain that now makes a gracious western portal to our town. The BBC also works with other civic groups to monitor the aesthetics of retail signage, the consistency of sidewalk materials, and litter and graffiti. During Beautify Bronxville Week, the BBC sponsors a poetry reading and works with Scout groups on the annual village clean-up.
Bronxville Beautification Council
PO Box 127
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-6123
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
There are several Boy Scout Troops in Bronxville, including Troops 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Bronxvillle Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
The Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded in 1998 to further the understanding and appreciation of the history and current life of the village. The Conservancy furthers its mission through the presentation of programs, publications, lectures and special events that foster an awareness of the village's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, and lends its support for projects designed to strengthen and preserve those legacies. Anyone who is interested in the Bronxville and its history can become a member; varying levels of membership are available.
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
PO Box 989
Bronxville, New York 10708
http://bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org/
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school. The Foundation raises money each year through donations from school families, community members, and alumni, among others.These contributions fund grants that provide cutting-edge technology, innovative programs and curriculum and other resources that are beyond the scope of public school funding.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0515
https://www.bronxvilleschoolfoundation.org/
Bronxville Women’s Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
www.bronxvillewomensclub.org
Bronxville Youth Council
The Bronxville Youth Council provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the village of Bronxville.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0500 ext 1789
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library’s regular budget and perform other services.
Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The mission of the Rotary Club of Bronxville is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage and foster (1) the development of friendships within the community as an opportunity for service, (2) high ethical standards in business and professions, (3) the application of the ideal of service of each member to his personal and business and community life and (4) the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship.”
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment, to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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