Committees are an important part of the organizational structure within the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh. There are twelve (12) diverse committees in which members can participate. The focus of each group ranges from advising the Executive Board to awarding a non-traditional student with an educational scholarship. Members are encouraged to participate in the JWC committees that best represent their passion or skills.

 

The following committees are examples of the various ways to get involved as a member of the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh.

 

Endowment:

Members are responsible for increasing the club’s endowment fund and selecting scholarship recipients. Additionally, they are responsible for educating club women of the benefits of an endowment and securing annual gifts to the fund through activities such as our Christmas Tree Sale or proceeds from the JWC Cookbook.

 

Membership Recruitment & Retention:

The membership committee works with prospective members to introduce them to the club and provides general education of club practices to new members. They plan social outings, as well as leads activities to develop and maintain an active general membership.

 

State Tree Lighting:

This committee partners with the staff from the North Carolina State Capital in organizing and implementing the annual NC State Tree Lighting event. Members are responsible for setting the program, securing all presenters and general oversight for this exciting annual holiday event. For details about this year’s event, click here.

 

Strategic Planning:

Strategic Planning is responsible for the setting the overall direction of the club by reviewing the progress of goals, examining current initiatives for relevancy and making recommendations for the club’s future and areas for change.  

 

Additional JWC committee details can be found by clicking here.