JLSA 2015 Cellar Party

By Ashton Teal, JLSA Fête du Cuvée Communications Chair

Excitement is building as we are fast approaching the Junior League of San Antonio’s 4th Annual Fête du Cuvée black tie fundraiser presented by Wave Healthcare, Saturday, March 7, 2015.

Since 2012, wine and food enthusiasts alike have gathered at The Bright Shawl to enjoy fare from the city’s most acclaimed chefs while expanding their personal cellars with purchases from our one-of-a-kind silent and live auctions, and celebrating the mission and accomplishments of the Junior League of San Antonio.

Over the years, the Fête du Cuvée committee has explored opportunities to expand our reach and allow more JLSA members, and the community as a whole, to enjoy the event experience. Thus, the Cellar Party was born.  We hope you will consider joining us Thursday, February 19, 2015, for this exclusive preview event open to the public where guests will experience Fête du Cuvée in a more intimate atmosphere.

Patrons will sip fine wine, listen to music by DJ Steven Lee Moya, and enjoy a custom menu of created especially for the Cellar Party by Starfish chef, Diego Fernandez. The best part of the night may just be the beautiful views of downtown San Antonio from the Penthouse at the Alteza Residences above the Grand Hyatt (610 East Market Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205). Starfish was one of two San Antonio restaurants who recently made it on Texas Monthly’s esteemed “Where to Eat Now 2015” list.

The Junior League of San Antonio works year-round to secure funds that are essential to furthering our mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community.

We hope that you will join us at both events to wine, dine and give back. Tickets to this event are $75 and on sale now at sanantoniowineauction.com.

Member Credits Explained

Member Credits Explained!

JLSA is pleased to offer members the flexible member credit program again this year.  Designed to offer league members with a variety of community and in-league experiences, there is something for everyone, including:

·         Holiday Ole Market shifts (October 19-22, 2011)

·         Met Opera shifts

·         Goodwill “Julia’s Attic” shifts (February, 25, 2012)

·         Sustainer Luncheon (September 13, 2011)

·         Volunteer Extraordinaire shifts

·         Prospective Member Information Night shifts

·         Fete du Cuvee (March 3, 2012)

·         Various training opportunities throughout the year

·         Select SA Works shifts

·         Kids in the Kitchen events

Membership credits are offered during the day and in the evening, during the week and on the weekends.  The number of credits a member must complete is determined by their number of years of service to the league. 

• Active Elite members (9+ years of service) need only complete one credit per year. 
• Active preferred members (6-9 years of service) need to complete two credits
• Actives (1-5 years) need to complete three credits
• New members need to complete two credits, which must be fulfilled through Holiday Ole

Years of service include the new member (provisional) year.  All active members, regardless of their years of service, are highly encouraged to complete at least one of the credits with Holiday Ole, to show support of our biggest fundraiser. 

Sign up for member credits will begin in August and there will be plenty for members to choose from throughout the year.  To sign up, go to the members only section of the web site and click on Member Credit Sign Up.  It is that easy!