The GFWC Emblem and it's Meaning
GFWC’s emblem depicts a circular band signifying eternity. In the center of the circular band, the crusader's shield emerges from a darkened world (represented by the field of darkness), which represents enlightenment. The enameled colors—red, white, and blue—are the colors of the United States of America. The red implies courage, the white equals purity, and the blue stands for constancy.
Our Mission
The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona, Inc. is a versatile organization that has been involved in social and charitable work in the community since its inception in 1926. In addition to raising funds for scholarships and donations to support community services and activities such as the Verona Rescue Squad, Public Library and Recreation Department, the Juniors have undertaken many and varied projects. We have spearheaded community improvement projects such as the Community Center Playground, the Children’s Room at the Verona Public Library, and placing benches on Bloomfield Avenue.
The Adopt-a-Family program, beautification of Fells Triangle, publicizing the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention Project, supporting The Valerie Fund Centers for children with cancer and blood disorders, creative writing, art and door decorating contests, pre-school eye screenings, letters to Santa, Christmas-time Wish Trees, work with geriatric patients at Essex County Hospital Center, spelling bee contests, babysitting clinics, and assistance with Verona Health Department clinics are some of the many projects that have been carried out under the direction of our department chairmen.
The Verona Junior Woman’s Club continues to be a group of dedicated young women who attempt to reach all people in the community by doing their best to bring to life the Junior Woman’s Club motto of “Joy in Service — Pride in Achievement.”
The Adopt-a-Family program, beautification of Fells Triangle, publicizing the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention Project, supporting The Valerie Fund Centers for children with cancer and blood disorders, creative writing, art and door decorating contests, pre-school eye screenings, letters to Santa, Christmas-time Wish Trees, work with geriatric patients at Essex County Hospital Center, spelling bee contests, babysitting clinics, and assistance with Verona Health Department clinics are some of the many projects that have been carried out under the direction of our department chairmen.
The Verona Junior Woman’s Club continues to be a group of dedicated young women who attempt to reach all people in the community by doing their best to bring to life the Junior Woman’s Club motto of “Joy in Service — Pride in Achievement.”
2013-2014 Officers/Board Members
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President--Kristen Donohue
First Vice President--Sarah Latson Second Vice President--Christine McGrath and Carrie Naulty Third Vice Presidents--Meghan Walsh and Kate Kelly |
Recording Secretary--Corisa Walker
Treasurer--Carrie Moylan Corresponding Secretary--Elizabeth Giblin Federation Secretary--Lorri Caffrey |
2013-2014 Committee Chairpersons
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Adopt-A-Family (Meals) April Hussar Adopt-A-Family (Wish Trees) April Hussar Adopt-A-Family (Bunny Brunch) Claudia O'Brien Historian/Communications Carli Crinion Education Larisa Zulic and Denise Verzella Home Health Life (Breakfast with Santa) Carli Crinion Home Health Life (Letters to Santa) Claudia O'Brien |
Home Health Life (Sunshine Committee & Senior Dinner) Terry Taylor Fleming and Donna Wisniewski Home Health Life/Hospitality (Social) Meghan Walk and Kate Kelly State Project Elizabeth Fillipazzo CIP Teresa Nolan Senior Dinner Terry Taylor Fleming and Donna Wisniewski Holiday Caroling Susan Fenker Website/Social Media Lorri Caffrey |
The Junior Woman's Club of Verona is a registered 501(c)(3).