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Are you interested in...

Making a difference in a woman or child's life?
Assisting those less fortunate in our community?
Planning a fundraising event?
Meeting a group of dedicated women and making new friends?

If you answered YES... then the Joliet Junior Woman's Club is for you!!

Being a Part of JJWC

Any woman with the desire to promote the objectives of the Club shall be eligible for membership. As a member, you have certain responsibilities.

Each general member serves on at least one committee as defined below. Each member will be required to fulfill 8 service hours of committee service project work. In addition to fulfilling 8 hours of committee service project work, your requirements are:

Attend a minimum of 3 general meetings from September - May.
Attend 1 orientation meeting (Blast Off).
Pay current dues at time of initiation- $50 membership fee ($55 for Associate members).
Fulfill 6 hours of service on annual Ways & Means project (Expo).
Fulfill 6 hours of service on annual Comedy Nite event.
Commit to selling 2 tickets to annual Comedy Nite event (price may change year to year dependent on venue/entertainment selection).
Each member is responsible for canceling a dinner meeting reservation by the stated deadline or she will be held financially responsible.

These requirements equal the 20 annual hours of service required for membership.

Our Committees are:

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 club 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 (Relay for Life).
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 (EXPO).

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 (EXPO).

An application for membership shall be given to the Membership Chairperson(s) along with the applicable dues for the
current year. Membership applications are available online (pdf). Click here

To learn more about joining Juniors or to find out about upcoming Orientation Meetings:
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