The Charleston Junior Woman's Club (CJWC) is a civic, nonprofit organization, founded in 1966. All members of CJWC are united by dedication to community improvement through volunteerism.
The CJWC leadership stresses community involvement among its members, who in turn donate their time and talent to numerous organizations.
In addition to several volunteer opportunities, club members participate in annual fundraising events in order to raise funds for local charities. During the year, social activities and events for members allow them to learn more about one another as well as the club's purposes and goals. CJWC participates in State and International Conventions in its connection to the General Federation of Women's Clubs where is it recognized for its service and leadership within the community. This connection provides club women with networking opportunities within the general federation.
Newsletter Highlights:
Club Year in Review: Thank you all so much for your hard work this spring! This has been a very successful year for CJWC! We have grossed over $10,000 in earnings this year for the Charleston Breast Center and Pet Helpers. What an accomplishment! It takes each one of us to make such an impact.
Club functions may be on hiatus over the summer; however, we will again kick off the year with Membership socials. If you know of woman whom may be interested in the club, please send their name and email to info@cjwc.org.
Congratulations to the:
Club Woman of the Year 2008-2009: Chrissy File
Volunteer of the Year 2008-2009: Ginny Gregg
Interests and experience of GFWC members, all are united by a dedication to community improvement through volunteer service. Each local chapter benefits from membership, service, material, and program support from state and national Federation levels.
The GFWC is the world's largest and oldest non-partisan, non-denominational women's volunteer service organization. Annually, GFWC members volunteer over 13 million hours and contribute approximately $35 million through more than 160 thousand club projects.
Under the motto of “Unity in Diversity,” GFWC has built an outstanding record of accomplishments; promoting education, preserving natural resources, stressing good citizenship, encouraging healthy lifestyles, contributing international understanding and supporting participation in the arts.
The GFWC-SC state convention was held in Charleston last week. And, CJWC won great recognition and awards:
- Susan Abelkop Membership Silver Award
- Breast Cancer Awareness Silver Award
- Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of distinguished service in breast cancer awareness
- Certificate in recognition of outstanding work in the field of Communications & Public Relations
- Certificate in recognition of outstanding work in the field of Health
- Certificate in recognition of outstanding work in the field of Citizenship in Action
- Save-a-Life Certificate in recognition of participation in cancer control
Junior PledgeI pledge my loyalty
to the Junior Club Women,
by doing better than ever before
the work I have to do:
by being prompt, honest, courteous;
by living each day, trying to accomplish
something not merely to exist.
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