2026 Positions & Events

The Junior Women's Club of Verona is a dynamic and inclusive organization committed to making a positive impact in our community.

Our members are dedicated women who share a passion for service, leadership, and camaraderie. Together, we strive to create a better and more connected Verona.

Learn more about Board positions

Our Board collectively guides the strategic vision, sets policies, makes important decisions, and ensures the effective operation of the Junior Women's Club of Verona. Regular communication, collaboration, and a commitment to the club's goals are essential aspects of these roles. Additionally, the Board often works closely with committee chairs and other volunteers to implement various programs and activities.

Interested in joining the Board?

We ideally seek members who can commit to two years of service within their position (although this is flexible), as this allows for a comprehensive understanding and implementation of ideas. No term limits are imposed, allowing individuals to continue roles that bring them joy. However, a smooth transition is encouraged, with volunteers asked to inform the Board when ready to pass the torch, facilitating a hands-on transition with one or two successors lined up.

Co-President

Serves as a leader of the organization, overseeing operations, facilitating meetings, ensuring event success, maintaining compliance and fostering positive relationships with the town, all while ensuring a manageable workload for Board Members and Committee Chairs. At times, we have adapted this to a two-person role with much success.

VICE PRESIDENT OF REPORTING

Follows up with Committee and Event Chairs to collect two-page reports on the success of our initiatives; these reports are submitted each year to the Federation. This role is crucial in ensuring accountability as a non-profit and preserving event records for future chairs. The “busy period” is January as reports must be postmarked by February 1st.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FUNDRAISING

Coordinate amongst fundraising committees, ensuring compliance, success, and opportunities for all initiatives such as VFHW, TOV, Tricky Tray, Centennial Planning, etc. The “busy period” varies by year and what fundraising initiatives are being held that year.

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP

This fun role oversees the recruitment and onboarding of new members, manages membership records, facilitates installations, and ensures smooth transitions for committee chairs. This role operates year-round, maintaining active membership lists and collaborating with the President(s) to fill committee assignments annually.

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDIA

A creative and evolving position, responsible for updating the website, fostering a strong social media presence, meeting graphic design requirements for events, and managing official juniors' email accounts and corresponding drives; operates year-round.

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Monitors the club's mailbox, sends formal thank-yous and other correspondence, coordinates Baby Name plates with the library, and ensures meeting arrangements at the Verona Community Center, with a peak workload in December supporting Letters to Santa.

TREASURER

Responsibilities encompass budget creation and tracking, bank account reconciliation, managing payments (checks, invoices, reimbursements), handling deposits, and overseeing the cash box, with additional duties related to modern payment methods like Paypal and Venmo. Ideally, a commitment of two terms (four years) is sought for stability, given the complexities of account management. Year-round engagement is required, and ideal skills include moderate knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and Microsoft Excel, with potential future requirements for accounting software like QuickBooks.

READY TO GET INVOLVED? Learn more about OUR INITIATIVES, EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS

The Junior’s year runs from July 1 through June 30. See here for a look at recurring initiatives, events and programs typically run each year (subject to change annually).

YEAR ROUND

  • Business Meetings: Held on the second Wednesday of the month at 8 pm, Business Meetings are open to the general membership to celebrate past programs and prepare for the next initiatives; members are invited to propose new ideas and share any new business. Meetings are not mandatory. 

  • Nurse’s Pantry: Coordinate with school nurses to organize Junior volunteers to stock their pantries with waters and healthy snacks 

  • Sunshine Committee: coordinates a rotation of junior volunteers to provide support for members during significant life events (birth, death, illness) by organizing the delivery of meals. 

  • Social Chair/ Committee to Plan Parties: Collaborates with the Board and other members to design enjoyable social events for Juniors or the entire family, with the freedom to create diverse experiences ranging from casual meet-ups at public spaces to formal gatherings like backyard BBQs. Operating on a blank canvas, the goal is to enhance camaraderie and enjoyment within the club. 

  • Bylaws Committee: Review the organization’s bylaws and submit suggestions to the board to maintain a modern structure (as needed) 

  • Education Chair: Operating mostly in the Winter and Spring, coordinates and organizes the chairperson(s) of Spelling Bee and Scholarships.

SUMMER

  • Packs with Purpose: Engage in community service by collecting school supplies to support local students 

  • Senior Dinner: Foster connections with the senior community through a special dinner event, free to Verona Seniors 

FALL

  • Taste of Verona: A delicious fundraiser showcasing the diverse flavors of Verona, promoting local businesses. 

  • Fall-O-Ween: Collaborate with the Township and Public Library to supply trick-or-treat bags at the town Halloween festival 

  • Hot Chocolate Hut: Spread the word about the JWCV while serving hot chocolate to eager customers at Verona’s annual Fair in the Square 

  • Verona Fights Hunger Week: Partner with local food pantries and the community to address food insecurity with a week-long initiative to combat hunger. 

WINTER

  • Wish Trees: Spread joy during the holiday season by working with the town and a handful of local businesses to collect gifts and fulfill the wish lists of local families 

  • Letters to Santa: Help Santa keep up with his correspondence 

  • Tricky Tray Committee: A fundraiser historically held every two years; includes an evening of dining and exciting prizes! 

  • Spelling Bee: Promote literacy and education through a friendly spelling competition between fourth and fifth grade students. 

SPRING

  • Family Game Event: A NEW 2026 event! Host a family-friendly board game event. All proceeds go to the Adopt a Family program run through the Verona Board of Health

  • Pinwheels: As part of a federation-wide program, the Junior Women’s Club is committed to raising awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, together with the Verona Police Department and Verona Public Library 

  • Scholarships: Assess applications and award scholarships to graduating high school seniors

REASONS TO GET INVOLVED

Every junior gets involved for their own reasons, but all can vouch for the value of the experience. Here are a few reasons we encourage you to join, jump in, and get involved.

1. Sense of Joy and Satisfaction: Experience the fulfillment and happiness derived from giving back to the community. 

2. Lifelong Relationships: Build enduring connections and friendships within the club, fostering a supportive network. 

3. Deeper Sense of Belonging: Develop a profound sense of belonging within the community by actively contributing to its well-being. 

4. Skill Development: Opportunities to acquire and enhance new skills through various roles and responsibilities within the organization. 

5. Resume Booster: Involvement serves as a valuable addition to your resume, showcasing leadership, community engagement, and organizational skills.