GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs

JUNIORETTE CLUBS

 

 

Chairman: Rita Hall

 

The 2006-2008 administration encourages GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs clubwomen to establish, sponsor, and advise a Juniorette Club in their district.  Bringing young women together through volunteer efforts, community service projects and leadership will instill a thorough understanding of GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs and its structure.

 

Juniorettes are young women, ages 12 to 18, working together to meet the needs of their communities through volunteer service projects.  For over 30 years, GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Juniorettes have learned leadership skills by using their ideas through projects that have benefited children, families, and communities.

 

Juniorette Clubs promote volunteerism and Federation leadership development.  To recognize achievement and encourage club participation in reporting, the following Juniorette Awards are given annually:

 

  • Juniorette of the Year: The Juniorette Club will nominate the successful candidate for this award.  Download the Juniorette Of The Year Award Form
  • Inter-federated Activity Award: This award is for any joint project involving a Juniorette Club and either a Junior Women’s Club or a General Women’s Club.
  • Pacemaker Award: This award is presented to the best overall Juniorette Club and is based upon the reporting pages submitted by February 1, 2007 and 2008.
  • Juniorette Advisor of the Year Award: The sponsoring Junior or General Club will nominate the candidate for this award.  If your club wishes to sponsor a candidate for this award, send an essay of 200 words or less explaining the reason for the nomination to the Juniorette Chairman, Rita Hall.

 

Recognizing that GFWC Juniorettes engage in volunteer community service activities that merit recognition and reward, OFWC Juniorette Clubs are invited to compete in the 2006-2008 GFWC Community Improvement Contest.  Clubs must follow the rules as outlined in the 2006-2008 GFWC Club Directory (Special Projects/CIC).  The National winning Juniorette Club will receive $250.

 

Juniorette Clubs are encouraged to participate in the GFWC Jr. Special Project Advocates for Children with emphasis on the Ohio focus of Kids and Cancer and Child Safety on the Internet. 

 

Juniorette clubs are also encouraged to participate in the OFWC Special Jr. Project, Historic Preservation.

 

Participate in the OFWC Juniorette Special Project, Smart Teens On Patrol.

 

 

COMMITTEE GOAL: To form and federate a Juniorette Club  Before the end of this administration we would like to have at least three new Juniorette Clubs.

 

 

Resources

  • Contact State Chairman, Rita Hall at the number listed in this OFWC Club Directory
  • Order the new Juniorette Handbook “Everything You Need to Know to Start a GFWC Juniorette Club" from the GFWC Membership Materials Center for information regarding sponsoring a Juniorette Club.
  • Visit local schools for potential Juniorette Club members.
  • The sponsoring club should designate an advisor or advisory committee from its membership to attend Juniorette meetings and functions.  The advisor, or advisory committee, also serves as liaison for the club.  The purpose of the advisor, or advisory committee, is to guide the Juniorettes as they learn to govern themselves independently.  The young women will receive guidance in Federation departments, programs and projects, and they will also develop leadership skills by planning and organizing activities.  Inviting them to attend the sponsoring club’s meetings facilitates the mentoring process and informs by example.

 

 

 

Juniorette Special Project




Stop Sign   Smart Teens On Patrol

 

 

Objective:

Reach out to other teens to effectively make a change

 

Choose from the options listed below.

  • Anti-Bullying Campaign
  • Just say NO to Drugs and Alcohol Campaign
  • Internet Safety Campaign

 

Guidelines:

  • This is the Juniorette Special Project in which you can make a difference in your schools and communities. 
  • The deadlines will be February 1, 2007 and 2008.  Judging will be based on the most effective campaign using various media tools such as: public service announcements for radio and television, posters, distribution flyers, newspaper articles, and interaction with other community organizations.
  • Each Juniorette club should submit a written report, 500 words or less, on what they did and how they did it.  The report should tell how effective the project was at your school and in your community. Pictures, copies of your publicity, and any other supporting information may be included.

 

 

 

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