New 2011 Journal--The Dedicator

Just posted our newly designed club journal.
Check it out under the "Journal" tab on the top of the page.
Enjoy!

Loving this blog!

Danique did a fabulous job organizing this new blog. I love how easy it is to use! It will be a great way for us to welcome prospective members and to keep everyone up to date on upcoming events. Awesome job Danique!

Reporting: Danique

January is reporting month.
As with most things in life, writing our reports seems to be one of those things that we wait until the last minute to do. This is the first year I am actually doing reports and I can honestly say that as much work as it is, I am taking it an excellent learning opportunity. Going through the more than 19 reports that we have to do, I am seeing how many wonderful things we can do as a club in the upcoming year. My wonderful board has been immensely helpful in preparing these reports and we have all been diligently meeting, emailing and calling each other to ensure the most accurate and complete reports that we can.

A little about reports:
All of the Junior Woman's Clubs  across the country are asked to report on their clubs projects, hours and money in order to give an overall picture of what we do as an organization. This not only helps at the state an national level but also gives us a running history for our club over generations. As an added bonus, the reports are all reviewed by the state board members and we have the opportunity to win awards based on our overall performance as a club in our membership category. Awards are presented at State Conference in May.
You can read more about the reports here:
http://www.jerseyjuniors.com/memberresources/reporting2010.html

B-U-Z-Z! MAJWC Spelling Bee

Thirty two students represented the best Fourth and Fifth grade spellers from their respective schools in the Annual Club Spelling Bee sponsored by the GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of the Merchantville Area, Inc. held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Pennsauken High School. Seven area public and parochial elementary schools participated in the event.  The top three winners advance to the NJSWC South Regional Spelling Bee on February 13, 2011.  

Third place was awarded to Olivia Graff of St. Stephen School

Second Place was awarded to Jasmyne Hinson of Carson Elementary School

First Place was awarded to Cecelia Ensell of St. Peter School. 

Rhonda Aleszczyk did a fantastic job in her role as Spelling Bee Chair. Everything was perfectly organized and under her direction, the Bee was flawless!

Thanks also to the following volunteers-

Judges: Arlene Minkiewicz, Carolyn Walsh, and Kelly Darland

Registrars: Cathy Mason and Melissa Delp

Student Coordinator: Emily Wood

Danique Martin: Pronouncer

Two of our members who couldn't make it contributed with signs and snacks for the contestants:

Christina Hunter and Amanda Nobile

We also sold Pretzels and Fobs to contribute to the worthy cause of Kids In Need of Desks (K.I.N.D.). 

Learn more or donate at K.I.N.D. on MSNBC.com

 First Place Winner Cecelia Ensell of St. Peter School

Merchantville Juniors in 2011

Welcome! We are excited to introduce our new club page and blog.
We'll be updating you on all the wonderful events, gatherings and fundraising activities that we are planning this year.