JUNIORETTES

JUNIORETTES

WHAT IS A JUNIORETTE CLUB? A Juniorette club is a group of young women, ages 9 through 18, who are interested in helping others through volunteering. Juniorette clubs also offer a variety of social opportunities for young women to experience while under the supervision of adults.

1. THE PURPOSE OF A JUNIORETTE CLUBMembership in a Juniorette club gives a young woman the opportunity to work with community leaders, other volunteer organizations, her sponsoring or "mother" club, and members of her own club. These opportunities allow young women to become aware of ways that she can work to help others both in her community and throughout the world.

2. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIPAs a member of a Juniorette club a young woman will learn to develop leader- ship skills by planning and carrying out projects in a variety of areas. Involvement in a

Juniorette club can often be used towards school credits if a certain number of community service hours are completed. Past Juniorettes have found that their volunteer experience has given them an edge when applying for jobs and colleges.

You will find a volunteer record sheet to track service hours in this section 16-H. Most importantly membership in a Juniorette club gives a young woman the opportunity to increase her self-esteem through helping others.

SPONSORING A JUNIORETTE CLUB /COMMITTEEA Juniorette club must be sponsored by a Junior club that is a member of Connecticut Junior Women, Inc.

There are two ways to sponsor a Juniorette club. The "mother" club can form a Juniorette Committee, just as it would have an Arts or Homelife committee, or the Juniorettes can function as a "club within a club". Members of the sponsor club should first vote on the formation of a Juniorette club/committee at a general meeting. If the vote is passed then a bylaw should be proposed and accepted that will cover the sponsoring and functioning of the Juniorettes and their Advisor.

A sample bylaw to be added to the sponsor clubs bylaws would be: There shall be a subcommittee of the club that will be open to girls aged (you decide on ages from 9 to 18). They shall be called (name of Juniorette club/committee). By including the Juniorette committee/club in the sponsor club's bylaws, you will save them from purchasing their own insurance.

APPLYING FOR CJW, INC. MEMBERSHIP1. When a Juniorette club is being formed, the sponsoring club should contact the CJW Juniorette Coordinator, Director and Assistant Director.

2. The application letter for membership in CJW should be addressed to the CJW Corresponding Secretary. It should be written by the President, Secretary, or Juniorette club committee chair. You should also include with the letter:

a. Name, address, phone, and email address of the club's officers and Advisor. b. A copy of the club's bylaws if you are forming a club and not a committee.c. A statement of the total number of members on the date of application. d. A check for dues for that total number of members made out to CJW.

3. The CJW Corresponding Secretary will present the application to the CJW Executive Committee for action at its' next meeting.

JUNIORETTE AND CJW CONNECTIONSharing information about CJW, Inc. and other CJW Junior and Juniorette clubs is an important link for your club. Providing your members with news and information about what's going on around the state helps gives them a sense of belonging. Some great new project ideas often come from reading the Junior Bulletin. This information should be passed on through your club newsletter. It's always good to share special CJW accomplishments such as State Project fund-raising amounts to show what can be accomplished when we work together.

Members should be encouraged to attend CJW events. A portion of your dues could be set aside to help defray the cost of attending conferences. You can also sponsor in-club raffles or raffles at conferences to be used to help with costs.

Take some time with your club and review the CJW history found in this Blue Book. It's interesting to read the changes that have taken place as the economy has grown and a woman's place in society has changed. Tracking your own club’s history would be a great job for some of your members. It could also serve as a great source of inspiration!

CJW JUNIORETTE HISTORY

1969 A Juniorette program is being developed.

1973 New Britain is the first to form a Juniorette club.

1976 The first Juniorette Coordinator is appointed. 1978 Wolcott and Vernon join CJW as Juniorette clubs.

1980 Wallingford Juniorettes become the newest CJW member.

1981 Wallingford Juniorettes are named Outstanding Club during Spring Conference at the Stamford Marriott.

1982 Four Juniorette clubs are welcomed to CJW: Newington, Hamden, Marlborough,

and West Haven. Wolcott is recognized as the Outstanding Club.

1983 Juniorettes total 119 in 8 clubs. Outstanding Club award is a tie between Wallingford and Hamden. Hamden is awarded the Juniorette membership gavel.

1984 Durham Juniorettes join CJW and Newington is the Outstanding Club.

1985 The first Juniorette Arts and Crafts Day was held. There were over forty entries and there was a program on Color Analysis. Oxford Juniorettes joined CJW and Newington was again voted Outstanding Club. Fall Conference was hosted by a Juniorette club for the very first time! Newington Juniorettes hosted "Junior Celebration" complete with a magic show and a balloon launch.

1986 Westville and Vernon joined CJW and Wallingford takes Outstanding Club once again. A new Juniorette Leadership Award was presented, the Sarah Stevens Leadership Pitcher, in honor of Sarah Stevens. Sarah was the daughter of a Tolland Junior. Sarah died of leukemia. The award was won by Newington Juniorettes.

1987 Five new Juniorette clubs joined CJW this year. Monroe, Farmington,Southington, Tolland, and Woodbury. Monroe was the big winner this year. They took awards for Outstanding Club, the Larina Pettis Membership Gavel and the Sarah Steven's Leadership Pitcher.

1988 CJW celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Monroe Juniorettes won the Outstanding Club award, the Sarah Steven's Leadership Pitcher and the Larina Pettis Membership Gavel once again.

1989 Tolland Juniorettes were awarded the top three awards this year.

1990 West Haven Juniorettes joined CJW and a CIP award of $150 was given to Tolland. Woodbury Juniorettes received an honorable mention for their CIP entry. A Juniorette Educational Assistance Grant was given for the first time to two Juniorettes from Wolcott. The top three awards were earned by Tolland again this year. There were 153 Juniorettes in 15 Juniorette clubs in the state.

1991 Tolland Juniorettes took won the top three awards for the third year in a row. A Juniorette Merit Scholarship was awarded for $130.

1992 Trumbull Juniorettes joined CJW. Wolcott Juniorettes won as Outstanding Club.

Tolland Juniorettes won the other top awards. A CIP award for $300 was given to Tolland Juniorettes for their "Lasting Observance of Veterans". This was the first year that it was mandatory for all clubs to report to the Director. There were 182 Juniorettes in 12 clubs.

1993 Outstanding club award went to Wolcott Juniorettes. Monroe won the Sarah Stevens

Leadership Pitcher. Tolland was awarded to Larina Pettis Membership Gavel. There were 148 Juniorettes in 11 clubs. Glastonbury Juniorettes joined CJW.

1994 There were 11 active Juniorette clubs this year with 191 members. The Outstanding Club award went to Trumbull. Tolland won the Leadership Pitcher and Membership Gavel. Woodbury Juniorettes were inactive this year.

1995 The September Executive Board Meeting was hosted by Vernon Juniorettes. Tolland Juniorettes were awarded the top three awards at Spring Conference. Marie Bates, who had passed away in April, was remembered for her work in initiating the Juniorette program.

1996 There was a tie between Newington and Tolland Juniorettes this year for the Larina

Pettis Membership Gavel. Tolland also won the Sarah Stevens Leadership Pitcher. Outstanding Club award went to the Trumbull Young Woman's Club.

1997 Trumbull Young Woman's Club received the Outstanding Club Award and the Sarah Stevens Leadership Pitcher. The Larina Pettis Membership Gavel was awarded to Tolland Juniorettes. There were 128 Juniorettes in 11 clubs.

1998 Tolland was again awarded the Membership Gavel and Trumbull the Leadership Pitcher and Outstanding Club award.

1999 There were 12 Juniorette clubs in the state this year. Top awards were given to Glastonbury for Leadership and Trumbull for Outstanding Club and Membership.

2000 Glastonbury Juniorettes received the Sarah Stevens Leadership Pitcher and the Larina Pettis Membership Gavel. Trumbull Young Woman's Club was voted Outstanding Club.

2001 Wolcott Juniorettes received the first Juniorette Angel Award for reaching out to the residents on monthly visits to a local rest home. Juniorette clubs were judged in small and large club categories for the first time. Outstanding Large Club was Trumbull Young Woman’s Club. Outstanding Small Club was Tolland Juniorettes.

2002 Enfield Juniorettes joined CJW. Outstanding Large Club was Trumbull Young Woman’s Club. Outstanding Small Club was Wolcott Juniorettes. Tolland Juniorettes received the Juniorette Angel Award for their interaction with boys from broken families living in a group home.

2003 The Trumbull Young Woman’s Club received the first State Project Nikki Bear for their year-long statewide Penny War Challenge. The Hebron Juniorettes were recognized with the Juniorette Angel Award for “Hebron’s Most Beautiful” project that raised $1,658 for Time for Life. The new Rocky Hill Juniorettes club was inducted at Spring Conference. The Outstanding Juniorette clubs in the Small category was Wolcott Juniorettes and the large outstanding club was Trumbull Young Woman’s Club.

2004 Beacon Falls Juniorettes club was inducted to CJW at Spring Conference. Engraved gavels were presented to Enfield, Rocky Hill and Beacon Falls Juniorette clubs. The Trumbull Young Woman’s Club was honored with the State Project Nikki Bear for their yearlong statewide Penny War Challenge. Tolland Juniorettes received the Juniorette Angel Award for coordinating a food drive in two elementary schools. The Outstanding Juniorette clubs in the Small category was Wolcott Juniorettes and the large outstanding club was Trumbull Young Woman’s Club.

2005 Hsted by the Junior Women’s Club of Berlin, a new format was introduced, only major awards would be announced.Juniorette Statistics included 12 clubs, 177 members donating $20,369.58 in monetary and non-monetary goods. Southbury Young Women’s Club was inducted to CJW. Major awards: Overall Large Club: Trumbull Young Women’s Club, Overall Small Club: Beacon Falls Juniorettes Angel Bear Award to Trumbull Young Women’s Club, State Project Nikki Bear to Hebron Juniorettes, Larina Pettis Membership Award to Beacon Falls Juniorettes, Sarah Stevens Leadership Award to Tolland Juniorettes.

2006 2006 Hosted by the Trumbull Junior Woman’s Club, newJuniorette Advisor Guidelines were distributed. JunioretteStatistics included 10 clubs, 136 members donating $23,319.60 inmonetary and non-monetary goods. Major Awards:Overall Large Club: Wolcott JuniorettesOverall Small Club: Trumbull Young Woman’s ClubAngel Bear Award to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club, StateProject Nikki Bear Vernon Juniorettes, Larina Pettis MembershipAward to Wolcott Juniorettes, Sarah Stevens Leadership Award toTrumbull Young Woman’s Club.

2008 Juniorette Day held on October 15 at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. 6 clubs participated. They did a clean up at the Zoo, made Halloween cards and goodie bags.Spring Conference was held May 6th at the Stillwood Inn. Coordinated by the Juniorette Advisor, the guest speaker was Stacey Schiefflin. A professional model for over 20 years she spoke about self esteem and empowering young women. Voting took place regarding Long Term Affiliation. Juniorette Statistics: 9 clubs, 117 members donating $19,184.98 in monetary and non- monetary goods. Major Awards: Overall Small Club:Trumbull Young Woman’s Club , Over all Large Club: Wolcott Juniorettes , Angel Bear Award to Hebron Juniorettes, State Project Nikki Bear to Vernon Juniorettes, Larina Pettis Membership Award to West Haven Juniorettes, and Sarah Stevens Leadership

Award to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club.2009 Juniorette Fall Day was held at the headquarters for Curechief Foundations. The girls

helped make scarves and packages for recipients. A brown bag lunch and the chanceto interact with other Juniorettes topped off the day. Spring Conference as held at the Portland Senior Center, the theme was a Luau. Decorations and food were serve to fit the theme. Guest Speaker was Jennifer O’Neill, a past Tolland Juniorette, she spokeabout how being a Juniorette can make a difference in your life. Juniorette Statistics: 8 clubs, 127 members donating $16,624.52 in monetary and non-monetary goods. Major Awards: Overall Club Award to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club, Angel Bear Award toWoodbury Juniorettes, State Project Cherish Award to Tolland Juniorettes, Larina Pettis Membership Award to West Haven Juniorettes, Sarah Stevens Leadership Award to West Haven Juniorettes.

2010 Juniorette Fall Day was held in Waterbury. The girls held a Halloween Party for children helped by Covenant to Care for Children. They did face painting, cookie decorations and handed out pumpkins and costumes to the children. Spring Conference was held at the Stillwood Inn in Wallingford, CT the theme for the event was “A RED CARPET AFFAIR”. Girls walked on the red carpet to accept their awards and the “paparazzi” took their photos.Juniorette Statistics: 7 clubs 131 members donating $13,154.50 in monetary and non-monetary goods. Major Awards presented: Outstanding Juniorette Club: Trumbull Young Woman’s Club, Angel Award to Southbury Juniorettes, State Project AwardCherish to Southbury Juniorettes, Larina Pettis Membership Award to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club and Sarah Stevens Leadership Award to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club.Two Marie Bates Scholarship awarded and one Campership

2011 Juniorette Fall Day was once again held at the headquarters for CureChief foundation. The girls helped make giant wearable cupcakes for a promotion that the CureChief was holding. They also had cupcakes for dessert. Spring Conference was held inWallingford at a park. The theme for the event was “A Juniorette Hoe Down”. A BBQ was provided, dancing to “Cotton Eyed Joe”, and cornstalks and bales of hay provided for an outdoor venue. The girls were encouraged to wear jeans and sneakers, cowboyhats and bandanas. Juniorette Statistics: 7 clubs, 100 members donating $11,441.59 in monetary and non monetary goods. Major Awards were presented: Outstanding Juniorette Club to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club, Angel Award to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club, State Project Award Cherish to Tolland Juniorettes, Larina Pettis Membership Award to Southbury Juniorettes, and Sarah Stevens Leadership Award to Trumbull Young Woman’s Club. Seven Marie Bates Scholarships were awarded as well as two Camperships.

2012 Juniorette Fall Day was cancelled due to the bad weather twice. No event was held. Spring Conference had been planned at the Stillwood Inn but last minute cancellations forced us to cancel that event also. A teleconference was held for all Juniorette ClubAdvisors and members. It was well received by the attendees. Voting for the new LTA was held via email and results presented at CJW Spring Conference. Juniorette Statistics: 6 clubs, 73 members donating $ in monetary and non-monetary goods. Major Awards presented: Outstanding Juniorette Club to Wolcott Juniorettes, State ProjectCherish Award to Wolcott Juniorettes, Larina Pettis Membership Award to Southbury Juniorettes. Four Marie Bates Scholarships were awarded as well as one Campership.

JUNIORETTE ADVISOR/COMMITTEE CHAIR GUIDELINES

Juniorette Advisors have a valuable and unique role of leadership. Advisors/Committee Chairs are in the position to nurture and mentor our youth volunteers. Quality adult leadership is the key to a quality Juniorette club.

As a Juniorette Advisor/Committee Chair you represent your Junior and Juniorette clubs. CJW, Inc. requires that Advisors/ Committee Chairs follow these guidelines in order to make sure that the Juniorette activities and behavior are appropriate and safe.

Always remember that you are serving as a role model for your members. The members will be depending on you for leadership, advice and guidance. You have

a unique opportunity to be a special part of their lives. Teach your members to set goals for themselves and as a club. Together you can reach

new heights and make a difference in the world and the lives of others. Support is available through the CJW Board of Directors, CJW Juniorette Chair, CJW

Blue Book and CJW Junior Bulletin. Most of all HAVE FUN!!!!

1. At least one Juniorette Advisor/Committee Chair is required to be a member in good standing of the sponsor/mother club. She needs to be familiar with CJW and how the sponsor/mother club operates. It is strongly recommended that the Advisor/Committee chair attend the CJW workshop (orientation), CJW Conferences & other CJW sponsored meetings & Juniorette events.

2. The Juniorette Advisor/Committee Chair will serve as a liaison between the Juniorettes and the sponsor/mother club. She will keep each informed of the other's activities.

3. It is recommended that the Juniorette Advisor/Committee Chair have a Co-Advisor/Chair to share responsibilities and to ensure sufficient leadership & safety of club members. If co-advisor/chair is not a member of the sponsor/mother club they must be a parent/guardian of a Juniorette and references may be requested.

4. The Juniorette Advisor(s)/Committee Chair(s) and/or her appointee(s) must be present at all events and meetings of the Juniorettes. It is required to have at least two advisors/chairs/appointees present at all Juniorette functions/meetings to ensure the safety of the Juniorettes.

5. It is preferable that meetings be scheduled at public meeting places.

6. For the protection of the Advisor/Committee Chair and Juniorette members, private one-on-one contact between an adult and youth is not allowed.

7. A signed Juniorette permission form is required for all updated yearly. A sample form is available in the Juniorette section of the CJW Bluebook.

8. The Juniorette Advisor/Committee Chair should be the main signer on the club's checking account. She should receive and review all bank statements before forwarding to the club’s Treasurer.

JUNIORETTE ADVISOR/COMMITTEE CHAIR QUALIFICATIONS

Some of the qualifications for Advisors/Committee Chairs include:

Membership in good standing in mother/sponsor club

A willingness to work with youth

Energetic & enthusiastic attitude

Good communication & organizational skills

Ability to listen to ideas

Ability to mentor Juniorettes to learn and assume leadership positions

Ability to lead by example

Respectful and positive attitude

Ability to deliver constructive feedback

First Aid training and prior experience working with youth are recommended but not required

ESTABLISHING YOUR CLUB

Congratulations, you have decided to start a Juniorette Club/Committee!Now you need members!! Take some time and read the CJW Assistant Director section of this Blue Book for some great information about club membership. Then, prepare to have one of the most rewarding experiences of your life!!!

STEPS TO ESTABLISH YOUR CLUB

1. Plan an organizational meeting/party for potential members. Try to make the day, time and location the same as you would for future meetings. Be prepared to share information on the mission, goals and activities of the Juniorettes. Plan an activity that promotes socializing and "getting to know you" type interaction among guests. An example would be to have a break during your meeting and play an ice breaker game and have make your own sundaes. Have an agenda ready to hand out and information on how to contact you and your Junior club. Announce when your next meeting will be and encourage guests to bring friends and spread the word. Get the names and addresses of your guests or have them fill out membership applications. Send newsletters prior to your next meeting. (add email address & use for communication)

2. Advertise the formation of your club anywhere you can. Prepare signs, membership flyers or brochures and advertise in your local paper. A sample Welcome letter in the CJW Assistant Director section can be used as an outline for a Juniorette Welcome letter. Adapt this and send it to any potential members you can think of. Ask your Junior club members for names of their daughters and her friends.

3. It is suggested that you wait until after a couple of meetings to establish your club's bylaws. After that you can hold elections and appoint members to positions. Don't forget to apply to CJW for membership and pay CJW dues for your members.

WHERE TO FIND POTENTIAL MEMBERS

Advertise in local newspapers. Send membership flyers home through schools. (Get permission) Put up posters in local stores and public buildings. (Library, Town Hall) Put a sign on you town green or busy intersections. (Get permission) Advertise on Public Access TV. Have membership flyers passed out at religious education programs. Send welcome letters and/or phone prospective members you have leads on. Send membership flyers through other clubs and organizations for youths or adults in your

community. Myspace website Facepage website

HOW TO MAKE YOUR CLUB FUNCTION

Organization is key to the making your club function. Using a newsletter to keep members informed, having bylaws and following them, electing, appointing or having members volunteer for positions and them understanding their positions, and establishing goals are all necessary components to having a successful club.

Your members need to know what to expect and what is expected of them. An established meeting day, time and place is the only way to insure member participation. Once at a meeting following an agenda, time for socializing, planned games or activities, and time to share thoughts and opinions makes all members feel that they are part of a group. Meetings should be fun and interesting.

Unity among members and an understanding that Juniorettes are part of a bigger whole goes a long way towards a successful Juniorette program. That is why the advisors are encouraged to promote and work with Junior or "mother" clubs, their CJW District and CJW, Inc. Using and sharing information in this Blue Book, the Junior Bulletin and attending District and state functions are essential.

Read and use this Blue book. Share the contents with your club. While most sections are geared to Junior clubs the information can be used for Juniorettes by using it in an appropriate manner. After all it is the compilation of over sixty years of Juniors "growing, sharing, giving and caring"!

THE CLUB NEWSLETTER

A club newsletter is one of the most important tools you have to help your club run smoothly. A newsletter is not only the most effective form of communication, outside your club meeting; it is the source of unity for club members. A member interested in journalism is a perfect choice for an editor. This is also a great job for club presidents.

If you do not have your own club newsletters, perhaps your Junior club will share space in their newsletter for your club information. This is especially helpful if you operate as a Juniorette committee. Juniorette clubs that have their own newsletter should also include updates on their club activities in your Junior or "mother" clubs newsletter.

A copy of your newsletter should go out to your Junior or "mother" club's President each month and you should receive theirs. This is a helpful way to keep each other informed and to see if there are opportunities to work together. Members should be encouraged to keep their club folders for reference.

Each newsletter should include the following:

1. Newsletter Name: If you don't have one, a contest to name the newsletter can be held with all of the members voting on a name.

2. Club Name: Your full club name should appear on the cover page.3. Date: The month the year and an issue date. An issue date is the club's number of

years operating followed by the number of the newsletter (ex. If this is the club's 5th year and your first newsletter, it would be Volume 5, Number 1).

4. Editor's Name and Phone Number: Fax and email could also be included.5. Advisor's Name, Officer's Names, positions and phone numbers. This is good

information for new or potential members.6. CJW Identification: Use the CJW logo in this Blue Book in the Corresponding Secretary

Section and/or include "member of Connecticut Junior Women, Inc."7. Upcoming meeting: date, time and location of next meeting.

All of the above should appear on your cover page. If you have a club logo and/or theme this would be a good place to put it. Your cover page should be easy to read and eye catching.

Content suggestions for your newsletter are:

1. Highlights about your last meeting, from minutes.2. Dates of upcoming events including the date, time and place.3. Treasures report.4. Committee reports: including name and phone number of committee chair if you have

them. Report should include information on completed projects from previous months and upcoming projects or ideas. Don't forget to thank volunteers.

5. Items to bring: money for events, collection items for committees.6. Sign-ups: An area that highlights what your sign-ups will be at the meeting will help

member to plan ahead.7. Juniorette Pledge and Seven-Word Prayer: This comes in handy when you recite them

at meetings.8. CJW Information: Updates on State Project, excerpts form Blue Book and Junior

Bulletin, news on meetings and activities throughout the state.9. Recognition and Member News: Always remember to thank members for volunteering.

Publish birthdays of members. Share news of members outside of the club accomplishments. Highlight new and old members by publishing their biographies.

Your newsletter should arrive to members about one week before your meeting.

Your newsletter should be a reflection of the personality of your club. Have fun with it and be creative. Use colored paper if you have a club color. Use holiday paper for your cover sheet during the year. Clip art and other graphics that relate to your articles are fun and always interesting. BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!!!

JUNIORETTE DEPARTMENT PROJECT IDEAS

Project ideas and opportunities are limitless. You can get ideas from reading the newspaper, church bulletins, school newsletters, watching the news, surfing the net, driving around the town, contacting local agencies basically there are projects everywhere.

There are times when a project can seem overwhelming. It costs too much, we don't have enough members, the time is wrong, etc. If you have the desire, you can always find a way to help. Break the project down into pieces; decide on which piece your club can work on. You could always invite your Junior club to help or even your district clubs. You can even enlist the help of another organization. "If there is a will there is a way." Remember every little bit helps!!!You can get some great project ideas for Arts, Conservation, Current Affairs, Education, Health, Homelife and Long Term Affiliation by reviewing the department sections in this Blue Book. Many times local groups and organizations need help running booths, selling tickets, raising funds for their events or projects and Juniorettes can be a great source of help. Contact local groups and offer your help. This is a great way to get your name around town and attract new members. This also gives members exposure to many new opportunities and situations for the future.

Below are some specific project ideas for each department. If you would like more information on any of these suggestions, or if you have project ideas, please contact the Juniorette Chair.

Juniorette Project Ideas:

Arts Support your local school band, dance school, theatre group with monetary donations,

program ads, ticket sales, bottle and can collection, snack and/or flower sales help, painting sets.

Help at local craft fairs and Arts Festivals Sponsor a photography or coloring contest Decorate a tree at a business or town green for the holidays Sponsor or assist a float in a parade Decorate a senior center or nursing home for holidays throughout the year Teach members a new craft Have a club dance workshop Attend a play or concert together Make tray favors or crafts for shut ins or seniors Sponsor a writing contest and ask a bank/business to donate a savings bond or prize and

award it at a school board meeting.

Conservation Carpool, Lug a Mug Cleanup and leaf raking Recycle computer ink cartridges (get bags from Staples) Make bird feeders and give to the nature center Collect recyclables for art projects Adopt an endangered or non-endangered animal Plant anything that will grow to beautify

Observe Earth Day and Arbor Day Help or donate to an Animal shelter Go on a hike and cleanup as you walk Visit a recycling center

Current Affairs Collect for UNICEF, refugees, women shelters Honor Veterans Promote smoke detector checks Buy batteries for smoke detectors and give to seniors Learn from an exchange student, invite her to your club

Education Collect and donate books, school supplies Honor teachers, school personnel Work on Spelling Bee Collect soup labels, Box Tops for Education and donate to local schools Support Marie Bates, Maureen Borski and Juniorette Camperships Support your local library Help at Scholarship fundraisers for local schools Help at school fairs Have an in-club book swap Babysit for PTA / PTO

Health Support or work with Special Olympics Support your local DARE or Substance Abuse Program Support or assist with a chemical free Prom / Graduation Distribute health information to club on smoking, AIDS, teen suicide, etc. Participate in health issues (ex. Walk-A-Thons as a club) Support or promote Safe Rides in your community

Homelife Collect warm coats or other clothing Collect food for Food Pantries Adopt a senior or a family Visit a nursing/rest homes and provide activities Christmas caroling in a senior community or nursing home Sponsor a babysitting course Sponsor a Giving-Tree, hats and mittens, toys Work with school band, dance teachers to bring entertainment to nursing homes

Long Term Affiliation – Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes Distribute flyers & brochures to female veterans regarding FS:FH Collect/donate items needed for house & residents Hold a fund raiser for LTA Participate in CJW events for FS:FH

JUNIORETTE VOLUNTEER RECORD SHEET

Name: _______________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

Phone: __________________ Email: ___________________________

Club Name: ____________________________________

School Name: _______________________________

Volunteer event Date # of hours

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2.________________________________________________________

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Total volunteer hours: ________

Club Advisor: ________________________________

Address: ________________________________

Telephone: _______________Email:

Signature: ________________________________________________

GLOSSARY OF JUNIORETTES SPECIAL AWARDS

Ella T. Grasso Membership Award: Presented to CJW members who have brought five new members into CJW during a five-year period. Application forms are in the Membership section of this book and must be turned in at the CJW March Board Meeting.

Juniorette Campership:This campership is awarded to a member of a Juniorette club who is attending an educational/athletic/recreational or summer camp. An application form can be found in the Juniorette section of this book. The application deadline is the CJW March Board meeting.

Marie Bates Juniorette Scholarship:This scholarship is given to a Juniorette who upon completion of high school is entering or continuing in an accredited program of higher education. This scholarship was named in honor of Marie Bates, CJW Director 1982-1984.

100% Participation Award:This is presented to a Junior or Juniorette club that receives 100% participation in state activities as posted on the 100% Participation Record. A copy of this record is included in the Report Writing Section of this book.

MARIE BATES SCHOLARSHIP RULES 1. Applicant must be either a current Juniorette that is completing her second year of

membership or a former Juniorette that was an active member of her club for two consecutive years.

2. The two-year time period is determined by the Juniorette calendar year.

3. Applicant must be entering her freshman or sophomore year in an accredited program of higher education.

4. Scholarships are awarded based on community involvement, scholastic ability and all around excellence.

5. Previous Juniorette Scholarship winners and applicants may apply.

6. Juniorette clubs may submit all eligible applications received.

7. Applications, including all necessary attachments, must be submitted to the CJW Juniorette Chair by March Board meeting

8. Scholarship winners are announced at Spring Conference.

9. Clubs sponsoring Marie Bates Scholarship applicants must have made a monetary donation to the Juniorette scholarship fund during the current fiscal year.

10. Awarded funds must be paid directly to the learning institution on the application or dispersed to the winner upon submission of receipt of payment for tuition or books.

11. Funds must be dispersed within 6 months of the award date as per Juniorette Section 16-M.

12. All application information will be kept confidential.

PLEASE NOTE: If an applicant wishes to keep her application confidential she may submit it directly to the CJW Juniorette Chair.

MARIE BATES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

PLEASE NOTE: A copy of your most recent school transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a list of all community involvement and extracurricular activities should accompany this application. A short essay must be submitted describing how you made a difference with your volunteer service.

Application deadline is CJW March Board.

Name: Phone:

Address:

Email: _____________________________________________________

High School or accredited higher education program last attended:___________________________________________________________

Year of study completed in June of current year:_____________________

Accredited higher education facility you will attend:___________________

EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES

Tuition:______________________Room & Board:___________________

Books/Labs:__________________Other:__________________________

Scholarship winners must complete theCJW Request for Scholarship Payment Form.

I DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

Signature of Applicant Date

Signature of Parent: Date:

Signature of Juniorette Advisor:__________________________________

Name of Sponsoring Juniorette Club:_____________________________

REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF CJW SCHOLARSHIPS / CAMPERSHIPS & AWARDS

Date: _______________ Award: ____________________

Amount: __________________

Winners Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Telephone # ______________________________________________________________

Email Address of winner: ____________________________________________________

1. Either attach receipt (s) for reimbursement OR

2. Submit the following information and a check will be sent directly to your school to be applied in your account for books, etc.

Name of School: __________________________________________________________

Bursar's Office Address: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Very important: Student #___________________

Please send this completed form to:

Wendy GambaCJW Treasurer147 Lowin Ave.Westville, CT 06516wgamba@yahoo.com

CJW JUNIORETTE CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Name:__________________________________ Phone:___________________

Address:__________________________________________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________________

Name of Camp:____________________________________________________

Type of Camp _____________________Is season per week or per month______

INCOME INFORMATION

Parent's Income:_______________ Applicant's income: __________________

Number and ages of other dependent children? __________________________

Will other dependent children attend camps that will require tuition?___________

Will any other financial aid be received towards applicants or dependents tuition?________

List any other financial circumstances you would like to make us aware of:___________________________________________________________

I DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

Signature of Applicant:________________________Date:____________ Signature of Parent:__________________________Date:____________

Signature of Juniorette Advisor:__________________________________

Sponsoring Juniorette Club:_____________________________________

ELLA T. GRASSO MEMBERSHIP AWARD

DO NOT INCLUDE THIS FORM WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP REPORT. THERE WILL BE A SEPARATE BOX FOR THESE FORMS.

The Ella T. Grasso Membership Award is presented to a member who has brought five (5) new members into her club over a period of the previous five (5) years. Members can receive this award more than once for each additional five (5) new members brought into the club. A club can receive more than one (1) award during the year, as long as each new member is counted only once. Your club should submit the names of all eligible members for this award, make copies of the form at the bottom of this page.

Information needed to quality for this Award:1. Club name2. Name of member eligible to receive award.3. The names of the five new members.4. The years the new members joined (i.e., September 2010). Eligible years for

February 28, 2015 deadline - March 2010 through February 2015.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING FORM IS CJW MARCH BOARD MEETING

Awards will be presented at Spring Conference.

SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE CJW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Club Name

Member to receive award

List the new members brought into club and the date (including year) that they joined:

Name Date

JUNIORETTE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

CLUB NAME: _________________________________________________

NAME_________________________________________________

BIRTH DATE _________________________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________

HOME PHONE_________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________

SCHOOL_________________________________________________

GRADE_________________________________________________

MOTHER'S NAME_____________________ CONTACT PHONE________________

FATHER'S NAME_____________________ CONTACT PHONE________________

PARENTS E-MAIL _________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT______________________ CONTACT PHONE________

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (clubs, student council, class officer)______________________________________________________________________

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (sport teams, dance classes, hobbies)______________________________________________________________________

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT JUNIORETTES? _______________________________

HEALTH INFORMATION (such as allergies)___________________________________

MEMBER’S SIGNATURE____________________________________________DATE___________

_____________________________________________ has my permission to become (Name of applicant)

a member of the___________________________________________ Juniorette club.

PARENT'S SIGNATURE____________________________________________DATE___________

JUNIORETTE PERMISSION FORM

Club Name: __________________________________________________

Club Year:____________________________

I give my permission for (Juniorette) ___________________ to participate in all (Juniorette club) ____________________________, CJW club and CJW, Inc. meetings, programs, projects, and functions. She may participate in these events both in (name of town) _______________and outside of (name of town) _______________. I also give my permission for her to be transported in the (name of Juniorette club) ____________________________ Advisor’s or Advisor appointee's vehicle.

I understand that she may be photographed during the above-mentioned events. I give my permission for her photograph to be used for publicity purposes.

In the case of an emergency, I hereby authorize (Juniorette club) _______________ Advisor or her appointee to transport my daughter for medical treatment. I grant her or her appointee permission to consent to whatever treatment is necessary to insure her well-being.

Please list any allergies, medications, and medical conditions: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian (print name)____________________ Phone_______________

Parent/Guardian Signature__________________________Date_____________

I (Juniorette) ____________________ agree to conduct myself in an appropriate manner, at all times, when participating in meetings, programs, projects, and functions with the (Juniorette club) ______________________, other CJW club or CJW, Inc.

I will not leave any meeting, program, project, or function without letting the Advisor or her appointees know first.

Juniorette Name (print name)_________________________________________

Juniorette Signature_______________________________Date_____________

CJW JUNIORETTE CHAIR JOB DESCRIPTION

GOAL: To act as a liaison between the CJW Board of Directors and CJW Juniorette clubs: to provide the Juniorette Advisors with the necessary tools to guide their clubs in the spirit of CJW and nurture and mentor their members.

This is a unique position on the CJW Board of Directors, as you are not chairing just one department. Communication skills are a must as you will be the link between the CJW Board of Directors and the CJW Juniorette clubs. As CJW Juniorette Chair you must be knowledgeable in all departments because you can be called upon at any time by Juniorette Advisors or clubs to offer support in any department. You are not expected to have all the answers but you should know who to turn to for the answers.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Hold an informational Advisor's meeting in late summer or early September to introduce yourself to the advisors and offer them some organizational & leadership tips. This meeting should cover the responsibilities of a Juniorette Advisor.

2. Plan and arrange for a state-wide Juniorette event in the Fall to bring all the clubs together.

3. Remind Juniorette clubs to complete and submit a President's Report & Participation Record to the CJW Director (with a copy to the CJW Juniorette Chair) by the CJW March Board.

4. Juniorette Marie Bates Scholarship and Juniorette Campership Awarda. Provide clubs with information and reminders about donating to the Marie Bates Scholarship & Juniorette Campership fund and sponsoring an applicant

5. Encourage clubs to recognize those members who have recruited five members in a 5 year period by submitting Ella T. Grasso applications by the CJW March Board.

6. Schedule and organize the Spring Conference for Juniorettes with the assistance of the CJW Meeting Planner - to be held prior to the CJW Spring Conference. At this conference the Juniorette Presidents & recipients of the Ella T. Grasso Award will be recognized.

7. Submit monthly newsletter articles for the CJW Junior Bulletin.

8. Keep the CJW Board of Directors informed of any Juniorette events, successes or problems by reporting at every CJW Board of Directors meeting.

9. Prepare an email handout for CJW Conferences & statewide meetings.

10. Assist Juniorette advisors by answering their inquiries regarding the running of Juniorette clubs. If you are unable to answer a question pertaining to a department please contact that CJW Department Chair or contact the CJW Director for help.

11. Attend events hosted by Juniorette clubs and keep the CJW Board of Directors informed of Juniorette events.

12. Check with your club advisors on a monthly basis either by email, phone, or U.S. Postal mail or in person.

13. Refer to RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CJW BOARD OF DIRECTORS in the General information section for more information.