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About Us

The Junior Woman's Club of Ramsey is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our members are dedicated, diversified and fun-loving women who are motivated to improving and supporting our community through volunteer service.

We also provide a wonderful social outlet for our members and their families and consider ourselves a great starting place for families that are new to Ramsey. Our Motto is ". . . with hearts and hands we serve. . ." We strive to improve the quality of life for those in need, near and far, while continuing to foster the friendships that enhance our personal lives.

Some of the local organizations we support are Ramsey Responds, the Fire Department, Ambulance Corp and Ramsey Rescue as well as the Library, Fine Arts Council, Woodland Senior Center and DARE among others.

One of the ways we meet the many interests of our members is through committee's.   Below is a brief description of each committee and the names of the current chairwomen:

Arts
Chairwomen: Maddie B and Mary O.
Responsible for art related projects within the club such as, maintaining the banner and club scrapbooks, creating wish tree ornaments and organizing volunteers for the Harvest Festival.

Casino Night
Chairwomen: Anne J and Jan M.
Organizes the committee, plans and coordinates annual fundraising event.

Community Improvement
Suggests project ideas for the club, handles all functions related to the project and is the liaison for the club with other community improvement projects.

Conservation
Chairwoman: Gabriele S.
Coordinates Earth day/Spring Clean Up, recycling of batteries, and other conservation friendly projects.

Education
Chairwoman: Sara G and Adria R.
Purchases Library books to commemorate members new babies, organizes annual Spelling Bee.

Health
Chairwoman: Michelle K.
Organizes blood drives, coordinates Pink Lemonade sale for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Homelife
Chairwoman: Carrie K.
Responsible for Thanksgiving baskets, sets up holiday wish trees in town, various other donation collections as needed, maintains relationship with Ramsey Responds and the Center for Food Action.

International
Chairwoman: Deirdre W.
Organizes Unicef Drive, other project opportunities include Heifer International, Operation Smile and Childreach. May also organize an “international” party or dinner social for adults/kids to introduce new foods from around the world.

Public Affairs
Chairwomen: Nicole A and Vanessa J.
Coordinates Memorial Day Parade, Fingerprinting first graders, coordinates with Town Council for Ramsey events involving Juniors.

Publicity
Chairwomen: Sara G and Jennifer L.
Takes photos at Junior related events and makes sure articles and pictures get into various local newspapers.

Ramsey Day
Chairwomen: Michelle A and Jan B.
Coordinates and manages all aspects of Ramsey Day, including attending meetings, coordinating volunteer sign-ups and purchasing supplies.

Social (Adults)
Chairwomen: Cay F and Nancy N.
Plan and coordinates our progressive dinner and many other social events.

Social (Kids)
Chairwomen: Kristen B and Monica H.
Plans and coordinates Hayride, Holiday party and Spring event.

State Project
Chairwomen: Mary F and Elizabeth P.
Works with club to ensure participation in the 2 year state project, information of the current project is on the Jersey Juniors webpage.

Website
Chairwomen: Maureen L and Laura L.
Develops and/or works with current website to keep club information up-to-date.

Woodlands
Chairwomen: Kristen B and Monica H.
Liaison to Woodlands Retirement home to coordinate parties etc.

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