JJWC Committees

Fine Arts- The Fine Arts Committee works to promote the creative and performing arts and the role of women in the arts. Projects that fall under the Fine Arts committee include:

• Designing the logo for Expo t-shirts.
• Creating art through photography, painting, music, literature,poetry, drama and craft projects.
• Support events at local museums.
• Motivate youth to explore the arts.
• Volunteer at the Rialto Theatre.
• Decorations and signs for games (EXPO).

Conservation- The Conservation Committee establishes and implements environmental awareness programs. Conservation projects might include:

• Maintaining garden at Easter Seals.
• Participate in spring and fall plantings at Hospice, OCH and Forest Park Community Center.
• Participate in Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program.
• Continue collections for various agencies.
• Support neighborhood beautification and park preservation efforts.
• Organize two crafts (i.e. decorate small pumpkins (EXPO)).

Education- The Education Committee works to promote literacy, continuing education and the better understanding of learning disabilities. Education projects might include:

• Participate in Joliet Reads by donating books.
• Provide therapy aids to Easter Seals.
• Participate in hearing program at Lockport High School.
• Award scholarships to college students.
• Establish volunteer reading programs at local schools.
• Help tutor area students.
• Games and prizes (EXPO).

Home Life- The Home Life Committee focus is on women's issues and family economics. It covers a compilation of programs from women, seniors to the homeless. Home Life projects might include:

• Provide clothing, food and monetary donations to local shelters.
• Host a self defense seminar.
• Collect blankets to be distributed at local shelters.
• Adopt a needy family.
• Organize a garage sale for a fundraiser.
• Organze and oversee cookie stations (EXPO).

Public & International Affairs- The Public & International Affairs Committee works to heighten community awareness of such critical issues as violence prevention, community safety, citizen responsibilities and the importance of community partnerships. Public & International Affairs Committee projects might include:

• Participate in Take Back The Night.
• Encourage voter registration within the clug and in the community.
• Serve meals at Daybreak.
• Obtain service-type vendors (i.e. library (EXPO)).

Health- The Health Committee focuses on community welfare, safety, health and fitness. Health projects might include:

• Organize blood drives.
• Organize car seat safety checks.
• Organize participation on walks for causes.
• Prepare Expo bags(gather coupons, small donations, etc.(EXPO)).

Publicity- The Publicity Committee works to inform the community about Club projects and upcoming events. Publicity projects might include:

• Compile media book.
• Submit press releases to local newspapers and radio stations about club events.
• Design flyers and distribute.
• Advertise in local newspapers.

Hospitality- The Hospitality Committee coordinates programs at general meetings and act as hostesses. Hospitality projects might include:

• Selecting venues for monthly meetings.
• Facilitating new members and making them feel comfortable at meetings.
• Oversee food area.