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Rochester Junior Woman’s Club
Gives Back to Sixteen Area Organizations

Rochester, MI – (May 13, 2013) -- Over the past month, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) was proud to present $3,400.00 in donations to 16 local organizations.

Each April RJWC reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. This year the following organization where chosen to receive donations; A Space 2 Dream, Angel's Place, Assistance League of SE Michigan, Bound Together, CARE House of Oakland County, Desert Angels, Inc., Friends of the Clinton River Trail,

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic, HAVEN, KidzKare, Inc., New Day Foundation for Families, Oakland Literacy Council, Operation Yellow Ribbon, Inc.,

Rochester Community House - Benny's Kitchen, Rochester Lions Club - Heritage Festival Car Shows and Women of Oakland University - Critical Difference Scholarship.

For over 50 years the Rochester Junior Woman's Club has contributed to the growth and vitality of the community through volunteer service and donation of funds to local charities and organizations. Since its inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has donated more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community

If your organization would like to submit a request for consideration for next year, please visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc. The dead line to submit requests is March 31^st each year.

For more information on the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club, please contact Kathy Lewis at 586 939 7567 or email to kml@wowway.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club presents donation to
Crittenton Hospital’s Camisole Fund

Rochester, MI; (April 29, 2013) – Recently, the Emeritus group of the Rochester Junior Woman's Club (RJWC) presented a donation to the Crittenton Hospital Auxiliary. The funds were raised at their annual Card Party on February 25, 2013 at the Rivercrest banquet facility in Rochester Hills.

RJWC Emeritus members and Card Party chairs; Cathy Sage and Randa Volbrecht, presented Karen Sweeney, President of the Crittenton Auxiliary, with a check for $1,047.50 on April 25, 2013 for their Camisole Fund

The Crittenton Hospital Auxiliary provides a camisole to their mastectomy patients after surgery. RJWC has hosted this annual event benefiting the Crittenton Hospital Camisole Fund for more than 20 years and has raised in excess of $30,000 for this program over the years.

For more information about the club, membership, or orientation meetings please contact Kathy Lewis at 586 939 7567 or email to kml@wowway.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

RJWC Raises Funds for Three Local Organizations

Rochester, MI (April 8, 2013) – The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club recently concluded their fundraising year with two successful events held to benefit Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

The first event, “An Evening at the Great Estate” was held at Meadow Brook Hall on Saturday, January 26 and included a strolling gourmet dinner, tours of the hall, a silent auction, music by Night and Day productions and dancing. The event sponsors included Platinum Sponsor; Potere Modetz Funeral Home, Inc. as well as Bronze Sponsor; Frank Rewold and Sons, Inc.

The silent auction was a huge success with auction items donated from local businesses, including a Champagne Dinner Cruise on a 42 foot sailboat from Asset Preservation Capital LLC, 18 hole round of golf for 4 at Great Oaks Country Club, foursome of golf at Indianwood Golf and Country Club, custom ‘Eternal Path’ pendant by J Thomas Jewelers, custom blazer from LeConte LTD, Bronze Gold Access Program to Katke-Cousins Golf Course from Oakland University Golf & Learning Center, 14kt white gold and diamond pendant and a Blue Topaz pendant from P R Haig Jewelers, a two night stay for two at The Island House, one night at the Royal Park Hotel in an Executive King Room and breakfast in the Brookshire Restaurant and a foursome of Golf at The Wyndgate, just to name a few.

Four lucky winners of the “Around The Town” raffle walked away with packages from more than 35 local restaurants, including Blackbird Bistro, Golden Eagle, Kruse & Muer on Main, Luca's Chop House, Smackwater Jack’s Neighborhood Café and The Meeting House, and many more.

“An Evening at the Great Estate” was chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Nancy Kamman and Toni Wiley and co-chaired by Deanne Gross and Lynn Marie Oates.

The second event held by the club was “Spring Highlights,” their annual boutique shopping event and luncheon. The sold-out fundraiser took place on Saturday, March 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel with more than 425 guests.

The event included great shopping with over 40 vendors and artists with the latest spring merchandise; clothing, jewelry, handbags, home décor, unique gift items and much more. Some of the vendors included Anna Bella's Closet, Bella D, Briannefaye, Brush N' Up Boutique , Buckle Up, Greetings From the Nest, Heart in Hand Designs, Jenna Kator Collection, Jewel Ninjas, Just Girls, Love a Little Glitz, Marilyn's, Names In Knit LLC, Patricia Brady, Stella & Dot, Sylfran Designs, The Look For Less Boutique, Trends in Fashion and Wildtree, as well as many others. The event also included a raffle of items generously donated by the event vendors.

Another highlight of the luncheon was a fashion show with the latest looks for spring presented by the event vendors; Bella D, Just Girls Boutique, Top This Boutique and Trends in Fashion. And, the models hair and makeup was courtesy of Avatal Salon of Rochester.

The “Spring Highlights” event was chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Amy Griffin and Anne Dieters –Williams and co-chaired by Kim Hynan and Alicia Chenhalls.

Each of the recipients for these two events has specific projects that will benefit from the funds raised. Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is in the early stages of building a patient tower with 87 private, state-of-the art patient rooms equipped with the latest technology and highest standards of infection control all set in a therapeutic environment. Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s main focus this year is to support a full implementation in the area of Early Literacy. Leader Dogs for the Blind will use the funds to provide client services at no cost -- including a highly trained dog and travel to and from their facility including room and board.

The club has a long history with the three recipients. RJWC was instrumental in founding many pieces of the Rochester Community including Crittenton Hospital and the Rochester Hills Public Library and they have supported Leader Dogs for the Blind over the years. "The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has been a dedicated supporter of Crittenton Hospital Medical Center for many years; in fact, the club was active in building the hospital originally! Fundraising efforts among its members and within the community through the Red Stocking Review generated donations that helped Crittenton open its doors in 1967” said Melinda Conway Callahan, President, Crittenton Foundation. “As we expand to meet the critical needs of our community, we are grateful for the continued support of the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club,"

“We were very excited to be helping these three great organizations especially considering our long history with each of them. It is a perfect partnership!” said Nancy Kamman, “An Evening at the Great Estate” event co-chair.

For over 50 years the Rochester Junior Woman's Club has been proud to contribute to the growth and vitality of the community through volunteer service and donation of funds to local charities and organizations. Since their inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has donated more than one million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

Rochester Junior Woman's Club to host their annual “Spring Highlights”
a boutique shopping event and luncheon at the Royal Park Hotel to
benefit Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills
Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind

Rochester, Michigan
January 28, 2013

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club presents their annual boutique shopping event and luncheon, “Spring Highlights.”

This fundraiser, which is open to the public, takes place on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive in Rochester, Michigan.

Tickets are $40.00 and include great shopping with over 40 vendors and artists with new spring merchandise; clothing, jewelry, handbags, home décor, unique gift items and much more. Some of the vendors who will be at the event include Anna Bella's Closet, Bella D, Briannefaye, Brush N' Up Boutique , Buckle Up, Greetings From the Nest, Heart in Hand Designs, Jenna Kator Collection, Jewel Ninjas, Just Girls, Love a Little Glitz, Marilyn's, Names In Knit LLC, Patricia Brady, Stella & Dot, Sylfran Designs, The Look For Less Boutique, Trends in Fashion and Wildtree and many more.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm and a cash bar will also be available. The event will include a raffle with items generously donated by the event vendors. Another highlight of the luncheon will be a fashion show with the latest looks for spring. “Spring Highlights” will be chaired this year by Rochester Juniors club members Amy Griffin, Anne Dieters -Williams and Kim Hynan.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind. “The Library is honored to be one of the recipients of the Rochester Junior Women’s Luncheon this year. It gives us the opportunity to "share our story" to a wider audience. And, the opportunity to work with a service organization that willingly gives all their effort to many service organizations so unselfishly and the chance to work with a group of wonderful, dynamic women who want to give back each and every year,” says Kathy Dorn, President of the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library.

Each of the recipients for this event has specific projects that will benefit from the funds raised. Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is in the early stages of building a patient tower with 87 private, state-of-the art patient rooms equipped with the latest technology and highest standards of infection control all set in a therapeutic environment. Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s main focus this year is to support a full implementation in the area of Early Literacy. Leader Dogs for the Blind will use the funds to provide client services at no cost -- including a highly trained dog and travel to and from their facility including room and board.

To reserve your spot, send your check to Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Luncheon, P.O. Box 80743 Rochester, Michigan 48308-0743 - or to pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover card, or for questions, please call Michelle at 586.206.2571 or email michvitale@att.net. You can also print an order form from their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc. Tables of 8 or 10 are available. All reservations must be made by March 16, 2013. You can also follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Looking for Donation Recipients

Rochester, Michigan
January 21, 2013

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) is looking for non-profit organizations that are in need of assistance and can benefit from their fundraising.

Each spring the clubs Donations Committee reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the club selects their annual recipients for their major fundraisers as well as selecting recipients for miscellaneous donations.

RJWC has been serving the community since 1956. It is a service organization involved in promoting education, preserving natural resources, working on behalf of the elderly, children and families in need and supporting and participating in the arts. Since their inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has donated more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

The club holds two or three major fundraisers a year to raise funds for the chosen recipients. This year the club hosted the “Lobster Boil” which was held the last Saturday in September as well as two other events. “An Evening at the Great Estate” held on January 26, 2013 at Meadow Brook Hall. The club is also planning their annual “Spring Highlights” Luncheon and Shopping Boutique. This event takes place on Saturday March 23, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive in Rochester, Michigan

Proceeds from the past fundraising efforts have been given to South Oakland Shelter, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club, OPC, Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Rochester Neighborhood House, Habitat for Humanity, The Rochester Community House, Avon Players Theatre, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Band of Angels, Meadow Brook Center for Learning Differences, Meadow Brook Hall, The Heritage Festival and Paint a Miracle, Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Rainbow Connection, Benefit Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council’s Rachel’s Challenge Program, Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) and many other worthy organization.

Currently, the club is raising funds that will support Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

If your organization is in need of assistance, please visit our website for the form www.rhpl.org./rjwc/ and click on the events tab and email to Marianne at mbkoller@aol.com or send a letter of request along with detailed information on your organization to RJWC Attn: Marianne P O Box 80743 Rochester MI 48307. Please have all requests submitted by March 1st. If you have any further questions, you may contact Marianne at 248-608-8108.

If you are interested in learning more information about the club, membership, or fund raising event please contact Kathy Lewis at 586 939 7567 or email to kml@wowway.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.:

Thank you to all the wonderful businesses who have generously donated items for our auction and our raffle as well as purchasing ads and sponsorship! It takes a village to raise… a hospital tower, educate children and provide leader dogs to the blind! On behalf of Juniors and our charities, Crittenton Foundation, Friend of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind, thank you!!! You make this community a better place to live!

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club to host annual Card Party benefiting
the Crittenton Hospital Camisole Fund

Rochester, Michigan
January 7, 2013

The Emeritus group of the Rochester Junior Woman's Club extends an invitation to any one who would like to have a fun evening for a great cause!

Annually, RJWC sponsors this fund raising event to benefit the Crittenton Hospital Camisole Fund. The Crittenton Hospital Auxiliary provides a camisole to their mastectomy patients after surgery. It is a wonderful opportunity to support the women in our own community.

The event will be held Monday, February 25, 2013, at The Rivercrest banquet facility at 900 W. Avon Rd in Rochester Hills from 7 pm to 10 pm. Admission is $18 per person and includes a wonderful dinner, a wide array of fabulous deserts, soft drinks, coffee and tea. A cash bar will also be available.

Play euchre, bridge, yahtze or any card or board game! Just come out for a fun evening in support of a great local charity.

Also, for the seventh year in a row, the Macomb Quilt Guild is generously donating beautiful hand made quilts that will be available for raffle during the event.

With strong support from the community and the Crittenton Auxiliary, the Emeritus members of RJWC have raised in excess of $23,000 over the years, for this wonderful cause.

To reserve your tables, please contact Randa Volbrecht: 248-373-1415 or Cathy Sage: 248-377-4093, by February 18, 2013!

For more information on the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club, you can also visit our website at www.rhpl.org./rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Thank you to our "Evening at the Great Estate" event Platinum Sponsor - Potere-Modetz Funeral Home

Thank you to our "Evening at the Great Estate" event Bronze Sponsor - Frank Rewold and Sons, Inc.

RJWC Members Bake Cookies for Families at Lighthouse Path

Rochester, Michigan
December 10, 2012

On November 7th, with early holiday spirit, more than a dozen members of the Rochester Junior Women's Club gathered together to bake over 50 dozen cookies for the Lighthouse-PATH organization in Pontiac. The RJWC bakers enjoyed the day baking a delicious variety of cookies from the usual suspects like chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar and oatmeal to the unique like Russian Tea cookies, lemon drops, and walnut bars. The ladies of RJWC plan to make this an annual tradition.

The residents of Lighthouse-PATH were thrilled to have trays of cookies arrive on a sunny afternoon. “The families we have were so happy and pleased to get the cookies. They were just filled with so much joy when they saw all the cookies; and grateful that someone would take the time to make so many homemade cookies for them. It always touches my heart to see the families so filled with happiness when folks do such personable acts to lift our families up," Tia Cobb, Executive Director of Lighthouse PATH

Lighthouse of Oakland County offers a wide range of services to the community including emergency services such as housing, food and medical billing assistance to help those in need. They also offer counseling, empowerment and education services to help community members become stronger and self-supporting. The Lighthouse-PATH organization offers housing assistance to women and children as well as education and life skills training to help women become independent and successful.

RJWC is a volunteer service organization which has been a part of the Rochester community for more than 50 years. The club is committed to supporting numerous area charities and non-profit organizations through hands-on volunteering as well as fund-raising. Since its inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

The 14th Annual Lobster Boil Was A Great Success!

Rochester, Michigan
November 5, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club is grateful to all of the community members who came out to support their 14th annual Lobster Boil on Saturday, September 29th. The event was a great success, selling almost 1500 lobsters!

The live New England lobsters were flown in fresh early Saturday morning and members of RJWC cooked, wrapped and had the lobsters hot and ready for customers at the Older Persons’ Commission drive-thru site.

“Customers pre-ordered their lobsters and then they just drive up to the OPC at their chosen time and their lobsters are given to them! They don’t even have to get out of their car,” said Nancy Kamman, co-chair of this year’s Lobster Boil. “And, if you happened to miss out on ordering your lobsters this year, make sure to mark your calendar for the last Saturday in September each year!” Kamman co-chaired the event with club members Linda Dill, Cyndi Toupin, Pam Teimorzadeh and Toni Wiley.

Proceeds from this years’ Lobster Boil went to benefit Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library, Leader Dogs for the Blind, OPC and other local charities.

The funds from the Lobster Boil will help to support specific projects for the recipients;

Crittenton's new patient tower will provide 87 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms equipped with the latest technology and highest standards of infection control, set in a therapeutic environment, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s main focus this year is to full implementation in the area of Early Literacy and Leader Dogs for the Blind provide all clients services at no cost: this includes a highly trained dog, travel to and from Leader Dog, and room and board.

The club is also planning two other events to raise funds for their recipients. The first event the club has planned to raise funds for the recipients will be held on January 26, 2013 at Meadow Brook Hall. The evening will include tours of the hall, a strolling gourmet dinner, music, dancing and a silent auction. The club is also currently planning their annual “Spring Highlights” Luncheon and Shopping Boutique for March 23, 2013 at the Royal Park Hotel.

For over 50 years the Rochester Junior Woman's Club has been proud to contribute to the growth and vitality of the community through volunteer service and donation of funds to local charities and organizations. Since their inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has donated more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

For more information on Rochester Junior Woman’s Club, please contact Kathy Lewis at 586 939 7567 or email to kml@wowway.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

RJWC to Host “An Evening at the Great Estate"
at Meadow Brook Hall

Rochester, Michigan
October 24, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club is excited to announce their upcoming evening fundraising event, “An Evening at the Great Estate” to be held at Meadow Brook Hall. The event, which is open to the public, will take place on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The evening includes a strolling gourmet dinner, tours of the hall, a silent auction, an event signature drink, music by Night and Day productions and dancing. Individual tickets for the event are $85.00 per person and Patron tickets are $100.00 per person with recognition in the program. Proceeds from the event will benefit Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Silent auction items, donated from local businesses, will include: tours of Meadow Brook Hall and the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, private sessions from McEntire Pilates, car detailing from Classic Appreciation, tickets to Meadow Brook Theater, golf at Katke-Cousins Golf Course (courtesy of the Oakland University Golf & Learning Center), items from the Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Zoological Society and Detroit Princess Riverboat as well as a sunset champagne dinner cruise on Lake St. Clair courtesy of Asset Preservation Capital LLC, just to name a few.

The club also has a strong history with Michigan's newest National Historic Landmark - Meadow Brook Hall. The 8,000-square-foot, Tudor-style house located on the campus of Oakland University was once the home of Matilda Dodge Wilson and her second husband Alfred Wilson. In 2005 and 2006 the Rochester Junior Women’s Club (RJWC) raised more than $50,000 during its annual fundraising events to benefit Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens; specifically in Matilda Dodge Wilson’s bedroom including replacement of damaged silk wall coverings. In addition, RJWC has raised funds to support smaller projects at the Hall as well as for Meadow Brook Garden Club, which is dedicated to preserving, maintaining and enhancing the gardens at the hall. RJWC hosts their annual end of year Installation Dinner in the Christopher Wren Dining Room.

“We are very excited to be helping these three great organizations especially considering our long history with each of them. And, to be able to come back to the beautiful Meadow Brook Hall to host the event! It is a perfect combination!” says Toni Wiley, event co-chair. Wiley is co-chairing the event with Nancy Kamman, Deanna Gross and Lynn Marie Oates who together chaired the 2006 event at the hall.

The club is also planning another event to support the three charities with their annual “Spring

Highlights” Luncheon and Shopping Boutique on March 23, 2013 at the Royal Park Hotel.

RJWC is also looking for local businesses that might be interested in sponsorship opportunities, donating auction items or services, placing an ad in the event program or making a monetary donation.

For more information on the event or to order tickets by phone please call Michelle at 586.206.2571 or email michvitale@yahoo.com. You can also visit RJWC’s website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club is looking for New Members

Rochester, Michigan
October 1, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) is actively seeking new members! RJWC is a volunteer service organization which has been a part of the Rochester community for more than 50 years.

RJWC is committed to supporting numerous area charities and non-profit organizations through hands-on volunteering as well as fund-raising. Since its inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

Members of RJWC have helped found many institutions in the Rochester community; Rochester Community House, Crittenton Hospital, Rochester Hills Public Library, Rochester YMCA, Older Persons Commission (OPC) and the League of Women Voters all were started with the support of club members.

The group also provides hands on support to the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Rochester Hills Museum at VanHoosen Farm including the annual Stonewall Pumpkin Festival, the Older Persons Commission, and Dinosaur Hill Nature Center. We also provide two scholarships annual through the Greater Rochester Community Foundation.

In addition, recent fundraisers have benefitted Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences, Paint a Miracle, Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council’s Rachel’s Challenge Program and the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in addition to an annual fundraiser for the Crittenton Hospital Auxiliary.

Proceeds from this year’s fundraising events will go to benefit three local organizations; Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

The specific projects RJWC will be raising funds toward include Crittenton's new patient tower which will provide 87 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms equipped with the latest technology and highest standards of infection control, set in a therapeutic environment, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s whose main focus this year is to full implementation in the area of Early Literacy and Leader Dogs for the Blind who provides all clients services at no cost including a highly trained dog, travel to and from Leader Dog, and room and board.

"The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has been a dedicated supporter of Crittenton Hospital Medical Center for many years; in fact, the club was active in building the hospital originally! Fundraising efforts among its members and within the community through the Red Stocking Review generated donations that helped Crittenton open its doors in 1967. As we expand to meet the critical needs of our community, we are grateful for the continued support of the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club," Melinda Conway Callahan, President, Crittenton Foundation.

The club recently held their 14th annual Lobster Boil on September 29, 2012 where almost 1500 live New England lobsters are flown in fresh and members of RJWC cook and wrap the lobsters and have them hot and ready as customers pick them up at the OPC drive-thru site!

And, they welcome new members all year long! The club currently has approximately eighty women who are committed to serving the needs of the community. They meet on the third Thursday of each month, September through May, at the Rochester Community House.

It’s Been a Busy Year for the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club!

Rochester, Michigan
September 17, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has had a busy year! From September to June the club donated more than $29,000.00 to charitable organizations, they provided more than 5,000 hands-on volunteer hours to the community and they managed to have a little fun in the process as well!

Their fundraising year started off in early September with the Art and Apples Festival. Club members Deb Jones and Deb Mohre co-chaired the food tent where the club’s signature Apple Blossoms and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade were sold to raise funds for the Paint Creek Center for the Arts. A few weeks later, the club held their 13^th annual Lobster Boil on September 24^th.. Chaired by members Katie Kamman and Nicole Maiga, more than 1300 lobsters were sold to raise funds for Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill, Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) and the OPC. The end of the year brought their annual Christmas Auction, chaired by club members Nancy Kamman and Toni Wiley, which raised $1500 for Rochester Area Neighborhood House.

The club’s Emeritus members kicked off the New Year with their 20^th annual Card Party in February at Rivercrest, raising $1500 for Crittenton Hospital’s Camisole Program. This was followed in March when they hosted their annual “Spring Highlights’ Luncheon and Shopping Boutique at the Royal Park Hotel. Chaired by club members Marge Friederichs and Deb Panter, they raised additional funds for the Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO).

In May, the club presented two $500 scholarships, through the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, to Kendra Harding from Rochester Adams High School and Jenna Fedewa from Stoney Creek High School. And, in June they finished their club year by participating in the Rochester Relay for Life where they raised more than $5,500 for the American Cancer Society

But, that wasn’t all for the members of RJWC! If all of the check writing didn’t keep them busy enough, they also provided countless hands-on hours to other local organizations including: hosting exhibition openings at Paint Creek Center for the Arts, serving meals and assisting a special events at the Older Persons Commission including their “Sock Hop” and the “Island Party.” The members also assisted with the pumpkin carving station at the Stonewall Pumpkin Festival at the Rochester Hills Museum, decorated Dinosaur Hill for the holidays, sold Daffodils for Dinosaur Hill in March, worked each of the Parisian Charity Sales and sponsored the Community Kitchen at the Rochester Community House in May.

During their busy year, RJWC also supported other location organizations and events; they attended the Sunrise Pinnacle awards and the Community Outlook Luncheon as well as “Luncheon on the Aisles” for Meadow Brook Theatre. They held a Bunco event to raise funds for the Relay for Life of Greater Rochester and participated in “Barb’s Battalion” bingo fundraiser for the Race for a Cure. And, they also attended the Women’s Fund Annual CommUNITY luncheon.

And, since RJWC doesn’t believe in “all work and no play” they did a few things just for the fun of it! In the fall, club members built a scarecrow, “Josie the Junior” as part of the Rochester Hills Museum’s “Scarecrows in the City,” took cooking classes at Trevarrow, Inc and went to see “The Woman Of Lockerby” at Varner Hall at Oakland University. During the holiday season, they hosted a including a Cookie Exchange, attended the Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk and Luncheon and hosted a “Hands On Art Night” at Paint Creek Center for the Arts for the members and friends. As the new year began, they went to the Rembrandt exhibit at the DIA, hosted a Health and Education night at Beaumont Health and Wellness Center and went to see “Grey Gardens” at Varner Hall. And, throughout the year they hosted a monthly book club.

And, at the end of their club year in June, they celebrated with a lovely dinner in the Christopher Wren dining room at Meadow Brook Hall where they installed their new Club President Jennifer Hyvari as well as their new club officers, welcomed 11 new members and presented their year end club awards.

As you can see, contributing to the growth and vitality of the community is the core of the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club! For more than 50 years they have contributed to the growth and vitality of the community through volunteer service and donation of funds to local charities and organizations. Over the years, RJWC has donated more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

This coming year the club will be raising funds on behalf several local organizations for specific projects including Crittenton's new patient tower which will provide 87 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms equipped with the latest technology and highest standards of infection control, set in a therapeutic environment, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s whose main focus this year is to full implementation in the area of Early Literacy and Leader Dogs for the Blind who provides all clients services at no cost including a highly trained dog, travel to and from Leader Dog, and room and board.

RJWC is proud to be helping these great organizations. The first event is their 14th annual Lobster Boil which will be held on September 29, 2012 where live New England lobsters are flown in fresh and members of RJWC cook and wrap the lobsters and have them hot and ready as customers pick them up at the OPC drive-thru site.

“The Library is honored to be one of the recipients of the Rochester Junior Women’s fundraising this year. Both organizations have strong commitments and long histories of service to the greater Rochester Area. Our two organizations are part of what makes Rochester the “Heart of the Hills,” Kathy Dorn, Friends of the Library President

The club currently has approximately eighty women who are committed to serving the needs of the community. They meet on the third Thursday of each month, September through May, at the Rochester Community House. And, they welcome new members all year long! For more information on the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club, please contact Kathy Lewis at 586 939 7567 or email to kml@wowway.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

The 14th Annual Lobster Boil - You Plan the Party, The
Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Will Cook

Rochester, Michigan
August 27, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club is preparing for its 14th annual Lobster Boil on Saturday, September 29th.

Live New England lobsters are flown in fresh early Saturday morning. Each Lobster is between 1 and 1 ¼ pounds each. Members of RJWC will cook the lobsters on-site at the Older Persons’ Commission located at 650 Letica in Rochester

Proceeds from this years’ Lobster Boil will benefit Crittenton Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library, Leader Dogs for the Blind, OPC and other local charities.

It’s a great way to entertain friends and family or enjoy a quiet dinner for two. You choose the pick-up time; your dinner will be on time and ready! RJWC will cook, wrap, and have them hot and ready for you at the OPC drive-thru site. The lobsters will stay HOT for up to 2 hours in the packaging.

Just pre-order your desired amount of lobsters, drive up to the OPC at your reserved time and your lobsters will be given to you! “You don’t even have to get out of the car,” said Toni Wiley, co-chair of this year’s Lobster Boil. Wiley is co-chairing the event with club members Linda Dill, Nancy Kamman, Cyndi Toupin and Pam Teimorzadeh.

Orders will be taken through September 16th for both live and cooked lobsters. If you prefer to order your lobsters live, please bring a container to transport them home. The lobsters are $18.00 each. Buy a baker’s dozen and get the 13th free!

If you would like to order your lobsters today, or if you have any questions, please contact Cyndi at (248) 941-7991 or email catoupin@comcast.net or call Linda at (248) 321-4493. You can also print out a Lobster Boil order form on the events page at www.rhpl.org./rjwc/.

The funds from the Lobster Boil will help to support specific projects for the recipients;

“Leader Dogs for the Blind is proud to have been selected by the Rochester Junior Women’s Club. Leader Dog was built on the passion of volunteer service and the women of RJWC exemplify that wonderful effort. As an organization that is supported entirely by public donation, we are grateful to RJWC for making us one of their charities of choice,” Brad McKenna, Senior Philanthropy Director

For over 50 years the Rochester Junior Woman's Club has been proud to contribute to the growth and vitality of the community through volunteer service and donation of funds to local charities and organizations. Since their inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has donated more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Presents
New Officers for 2012-2013

Rochester, Michigan
August 13, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club recently celebrated the end of their year with their annual Installation Dinner held at Meadow Brook Hall.

During the evening their slate of officers for the 2012-2013 year were announced and are as follows: President – Jennifer Hyvari, President Elect – Kathy Lewis, Vice President – Amy Griffin, Recording Secretary – Marge Friederichs, Corresponding Secretary – Deb Mohre, Treasurer – Kelly Kamman and Parliamentarian – Marianne Koller.

The club also welcomed 11 new members; Amy Dieters, Lisa Frendberg, Laura Gutknecht, Kim Hynan, Pat Kosinski, Meghan Murphy, Theresa Shrewsbury, Shirley Sikov, Pam Teimorzadeh, Cyndi Toupin and Anne Dieters-Williams.

Outstanding members were also recognized for their significant volunteer activities over the past club year; “Ms. Federation” was presented to Marianne Koller; this award is presented to a member who enthusiastically promotes and supports the club as well as all goals and program, attended at least one GFWC convention in the past year, is involved in the community and may have had personal, health or employment challenges to overcome. Volunteer of the Year was presented to Lynn Marie Oates, this award is given to a member who can be found on every sign up sheet, is there to help cover for others when they cannot attend, is willing to do whatever is needed to get the job done, helps to keep things running smoothly and does not have to be in a leadership position to be recognized. This individual also volunteers for other charitable organizations in the community. “Club Woman of the Year” was presented to Marianne Koller; this award is presented to the ideal Rochester Junior Woman, someone who promotes the Club within the community and is enthusiastic about the club’s goals and programs. And the GFWC- MI Woman of Achievement was presented to Lynn Marie Oates; this award honors members who are civic minded, active in their club and other organizations and are a high achiever.

At the club’s year end, RJWC was happy to announce that they had donated over $27,000 to various charities within the community over the past 12 months. Proceeds from the club’s upcoming fundraising events will go to benefit Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library, Leader Dogs for the Blind and other local charities.

The club is currently planning their 14th annual Lobster Boil which will be held on September 29, 2012 where live New England lobsters are flown in fresh and members of RJWC cook and wrap the lobsters and have them hot and ready as customers pick them up at the OPC drive-thru site.

The second event the club has planned to raise funds for the recipients will be held on January 26, 2013 at Meadow Brook Hall. The evening will include tours of the hall, a strolling gourmet dinner, music, dancing and a silent auction. The club is also currently planning their annual “Spring Highlights” Luncheon and Shopping Boutique for March 23, 2013 at the Royal Park Hotel.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club members use their hands to provide
comfort to children at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Rochester, Michigan
July 30, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman's Club recently donated knitted, crocheted, and hand sewn hats and blankets made by the club’s Knitting Group to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.

The University of Michigan Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital houses 20 beds for children with medical or surgical illnesses requiring the highest level of intensive monitoring or therapy. The PICU provides 24-hour care by a multidisciplinary care team of nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists -- all led by board-certified pediatric intensivists, critical care fellows, and pediatric residents. Their PICU enjoys an international reputation for excellence in the care of children with respiratory failure, especially those who require artificial organ support. Subjects of ongoing research in their PICU include the intensive care of asthma, increased intracranial pressure, respiratory failure, sepsis, multiple organ failure, nosocomial infections, bereavement, and teamwork. Nationally recognized programs in artificial organ support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous hemodialysis (CRRT) are unique to this critical care unit.

For over 55 years the Rochester Junior Woman's Club has been proud to contribute to the growth and vitality of the community through volunteer service and donation of funds to local charities and organizations. Since its inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has donated more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $790,000 to support the local community.

For more information on Rochester Junior Woman’s Club, please contact For more information on Rochester Junior Woman’s Club, please contact Kathy Lewis at 586 939 7567 or email to kml@wowway.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Will Be Raising Funds for Crittenton
Hospital Medical Center Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind

Rochester, Michigan
July 16, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) recently announced that Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Foundation, Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library and Leader Dogs for the Blind will be the recipients for their 2012-2013 fundraising year.

This year the club will be fundraising on behalf of The Crittenton Foundation - to support construction of a new patient tower for Crittenton Hospital Medical Center; the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library - to enhance the library’s early literacy efforts, and for Leader Dogs for the Blind – to provide Leader Dog’s to their clients.

The club has had a proud history of assisting many of the communities long standing organizations. They have been a dedicated supporter of the hospital for many years. In addition to generous annual contributions to the Crittenton Auxiliary Camisole Program, they were active in funding the original Crittenton Hospital. Also, the Rochester Hills Public Library was started with the support of RJWC members. The club has also provided donations and support to Leader Dogs for the Blind over the years.

The club is proud of the partnership with these three long standing community organizations and is looking forward to fundraising on their behalf over the next year. The first fundraiser will be the club’s 14^th annual Lobster Boil which will be held on September 29, 2012 where live New England lobsters are flown in fresh and members of RJWC cook and wrap the lobsters and have them hot and ready as customers pick them up at the OPC drive-thru site.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Gives Back
to Eleven Area Organizations

Rochester, Michigan
July 1, 2012

Over the past month, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) was proud to present $3,400.00 in donations to 11 local organizations.

Each April RJWC reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. This year the following organization where chosen to receive donations; A Space 2 Dream (AS2D), Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, Band of Angels. Danish Village – Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, KidzKare, Inc., Lighthouse of Oakland County, Meadowbrook Center For Learning Differences, On My Own of Michigan, Rochester Area Neighborhood House. Rochester Community Schools - Anchors Program at Adams High School and The Arc of Oakland County.

If your organization would like to submit a request for consideration for next year, please visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc. The dead line to submit requests is March 31^st each year.

For more information on Rochester Junior Woman’s Club, please contact Jennifer Hyvari at 248 770 8073 or dolittle2748307@yahoo.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships
to Two Local Students

Rochester, Michigan
June 18, 2012

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC), along with the Greater Rochester Area Community Foundation, awarded Kendra Harding from Rochester Adams High School and Jenna Fedewa from Stoney Creek High School, both a $500 scholarship at the annual awards ceremony held May 22, 2012 at Stoney Creek High School Auditorium.

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 to assist seniors from Rochester Community Schools. The recipients are selected based on their activities in community volunteerism and service during their high school careers as well as their overall grade point average.

Kendra Harding plans to pursue a major in Environmental Engineering at University of Notre Dame where she will attend this fall. During high school she volunteered with the community service group Students Giving Back, an organization with the main goal of sponsoring the Rainbow Connection. She has also done volunteer work independently for the Rainbow Connection and has worked on various service projects through her church youth group. Of all of her volunteer activities, her favorite has been as Vice President of Students Giving Back. “Directing a group of dedicated students and knowing that I am working to help one of my favorite charities has been a very rewarding way to spend my time,” said Harding. Kendra plans on continuing her volunteer work once she is at school in the fall. She hopes to get involved both with local community service and with an engineering service project that builds bridges in third world countries. She would also like to get involved with the group Engineers Without Borders in order to best use her skills to help others. “I volunteer my time because as someone blessed with many privileges and opportunities I feel it is my duty to do so and because it brings a greater sense of fulfillment than any other accomplishment,” Harding said.

Jenna Fedewa will be attending Central Michigan University this fall where she plans on majoring in Elementary Education. In addition to her school activities, she has had many different volunteer projects in the community. She tutors twice a week at the Rochester Estates Mobile home park, has done several projects through Key Club and also created a non-profit project Rochester Rocket Readers; which has been her favorite volunteering project. Rochester Rocket Readers promotes early literacy in children ages 3-6 and emphasizes the importance of proficiency in reading. She started the program in the fall of her junior year after being selected by the principle Mr. Goralski. In order to start the program she collected over 900 books by running a book drive in local businesses. The first event was on May 24^th 2011and they were able to send every child home with 10 books. The Rochester Rocket Readers program now runs weekly in the clubhouse at the Rochester Estates Mobile Home Park where they have a story time, an activity and give every child a book to take home. While at college she plans to continue her volunteer work and is looking forward to volunteering with children. “I like to volunteer because it is extremely rewarding to improve the lives of others,” said Fedewa.

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club would like to congratulate both of these well deserving individuals and wish them well as they begin this new phase of their lives in the fall.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Presents Donations to Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and the Rochester Symphony Orchestra

Rochester, Michigan
June 4, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RIWC) recently presented donations for more than $20,000 to three local organizations; Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO).

Pamela Plewa from Avon Players, Ginger Ketelson from Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Theresa Meegan, Vice President of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra were on hand at the Rochester Community House on May 17^th as club president Marianne Koller presented the organizations with their checks. The three organizations were previously chosen as the designated recipients of the clubs 2011-2012 fundraising year.

Each April, the club’s Donation Committee reviews the requests they receive from local organizations requesting support. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the club selects their annual recipients. Last year, the club chose to raise funds for Avon Players to assist with the purchase of a new sound board; The Friends of Dinosaur Hill for the purchase of trailer to transport Pioneer Homestead and Playground materials and equipment; and the Rochester Symphony Orchestra to provide financial support for their 2012-2013 concert season.

To raise the funds for the organizations, the club held two major fundraisers. The first was their 13^thannual Lobster Boil which took place on Saturday, September 24, 2011 where more than 1200 fresh lobsters were sold. The following event, their annual boutique shopping event and luncheon “Spring Highlights,” was held at the Royal Park Hotel on March 24, 2012 with more than 400 guests in attendance.

If your organization would like to submit a request for consideration for next year, please visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc. The dead line to submit requests is March 31^st each year.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club presents donation to
Crittenton Hospital’s Camisole Fund

Rochester, Michigan
May 28, 2012

The Emeritus group of the Rochester Junior Woman's Club (RJWC) presented a check for $1500.00 on May 22, 2012 to the Crittenton Hospital Auxiliary for their Camisole Fund. The Emeritus members raised the funds at their annual Card Party on February 27, 2012 at the Rivercrest banquet facility, in Rochester Hills.

The Crittenton Hospital Auxiliary provides a camisole to their mastectomy patients after surgery. RJWC has hosted this annual event benefiting the Crittenton Hospital Camisole Fund for more than 13 years and has raised in excess of $28,000 for this program over the years.

For more information about the club, membership, or orientation meetings please contact Jennifer Hyvari at 248 770 8073 or dolittle2748307@yahoo.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Looking for Donation Recipients

Rochester, Michigan
March 5, 2012

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) is looking for non-profit organizations that are in need of assistance and can benefit from their fundraising.

The club holds two or three major fundraisers a year. The “Lobster Boil” held the last Saturday in September and other events in the spring, such as a wine tasting, auctions and shopping boutique and luncheon. This year will be the annual boutique shopping event and luncheon, “Spring Highlights.” This fundraiser, which is open to the public, takes place on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive in Rochester, Michigan

Proceeds from the past fundraising efforts have been given to South Oakland Shelter, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club, OPC, Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Rochester Neighborhood House, Habitat for Humanity, The Rochester Community House, Avon Players Theatre, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Band of Angels, Meadow Brook Center for Learning Differences, Meadow Brook Hall, The Heritage Festival and Paint a Miracle, Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Rainbow Connection, Benefit Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council’s Rachel’s Challenge Program, Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum t Van Hoosen Farm and many other worthy organization.

Currently, the club is raising funds that will support Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO).

If your organization is in need of assistance and would like to be considered for donations from the Rochester Junior Woman's Club, please fill out the attached form and email to Marianne at mbkoller@aol.com along with detailed information on your organization and any applicable attachments. Please list your organizations name in the Subject Line; ex:: Donation Request - ABC Charity

Please have all requests submitted by March 31, 2013. If you have any further questions, you may contact Marianne at (248) 608 8108.

If you are interested in learning more information about the club, membership, or fund raising event please contact Jennifer Hyvari at 248 770 8073 or dolittle2748307@yahoo.com. You can also visit their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc or follow them on Facebook at “Rochester Junior Woman’s Club.”

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club is looking for New Members

Rochester, Michigan
December 8, 2011

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) is actively seeking new members! RJWC is a volunteer service organization which has been a part of the Rochester community for more than 50 years.

RJWC is committed to supporting numerous area charities and non-profit organizations through hands-on volunteering as well as fund-raising. Since its inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has donated more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $760,000 to support the local community.

In addition, recent fundraisers have benefitted Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Rainbow Connection, Rochester Community House, South Oakland Shelter, Meadowbrook Hall Garden Club, Rochester Hills Museum, Meadowbrook Center for

Learning Differences, Paint a Miracle, Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council’s Rachel’s Challenge Program and the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm in addition to an annual fundraiser for the Crittenton Hospital Auxiliary.

Proceeds from this years fundraising events will go to benefit Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO).

The next fundraising event for the club will be their annual Spring Luncheon and Boutique Shopping Event which will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel at 600 East University Drive in Rochester Tickets are $40 per person and tables of 8 or 10 are also available. For questions or to order by phone please call Cyndi at 248 636 1022 or email catoupin@comcast.net. You can also print an order form from their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club welcomes new members all year long. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, September through May at the Rochester Community House at 7:00 p.m.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Presents Donations
to Several Area Organizations

Rochester, Michigan
November 21, 2011

Over the past month, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has presented donations to several local organizations including; Big Family of Michigan, Blessings in a Backpack, Boy Scout Troop #60, Camp Casey, Kingsley Montgomery School, Meadowbrook Hall, Older Person’s Commission (OPC), One Voice Chorus, RAYA Rochester Area Youth Assistance, Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Rochester PRIDE and Skate to be Great (MORC). The club also selected the recipients for their 2011-2012 fundraising year which will be Avon Players, Friends of Dinosaur Hill and Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO).

The club recently held the 13^th annual Lobster Boil on September 24^thwhere 1250 live New England lobsters were flown in fresh and members of RJWC cooked and wrapped the lobsters and had them hot and ready as customers picked them up at the OPC drive-thru site. The next fundraising event for the club will be their annual Spring Luncheon and Boutique Shopping Event on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel at 600 East University Drive Rochester, MI 48307. Tickets are $40 per person and tables of 8 or 10 are also available. For questions or to order by phone please call Cyndi at 248 636 1022 or email catoupin@comcast.net. Or print an order form from their website at www.rhpl.org/rjwc.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club had a Busy Year!

Rochester, Michigan
July 31, 2011

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has had a busy year! From September to June they donated more than $24,000.00 to charitable organizations, provided countless hours of hands-on volunteer hours, and had a little fun as well!

Their year kicked off in early September, when they participated in the Art and Apples festival where their signature Apple Blossoms and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade raised funds for the Paint Creek Center for the Arts. Then on September 25^th they held their annual Lobster Boil where they sold more than 1300 lobsters and raised funds for Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council’s Rachel’s Challenge Program and the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and the OPC. The end of the year brought their annual Christmas Auction which raised funds for Rochester Area Neighborhood House.

The members kicked off the New Year with their annual Card Party in February which raised funds for Crittenton Hospital’s Camisole Program. This was followed in March when they hosted their annual Ladies Luncheon and Shopping Boutique at the Royal Park Hotel, raising additional funds for the Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council’s Rachel’s Challenge Program and the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. In May, they presented two scholarships to area high school students through the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester. And, in June they finished their year by participating in the Rochester Relay for Life where they raised funds for the American Cancer Society.

But, that wasn’t all for the members of RJWC! If all of the check writing didn’t keep them busy enough, they also provided countless hands-on hours to other local organizations including: hosting exhibition openings at Paint Creek Center for the Arts, serving meals and assisting a special events at the Older Persons Commission including their “Sock Hop”, “Island Party” and “Gangsters and Hot Babes” events. The members also assisted with the pumpkin carving station at the Stonewall Pumpkin Festival at the Rochester Hills Museum, helped out at the Halloween Hoot at Dinosaur Hill, assisted shoppers at the Neighborhood House Christmas Shopping Program, decorated Dinosaur Hill for the holidays, sold Daffodils for Dinosaur Hill and sponsored the May Community Kitchen at the Rochester Community House.

During the busy year, RJWC also sponsored the Rochester Hills Arbor Day Tree planting at the School House at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, assisted South Oakland Shelter in their “Hope for the Holidays” toy drive program, modeled for the Village of Rochester Hills Fashion Show benefiting Meadow Brook Hall, supported “Barb’s Battalion” bingo fundraiser for the Race for a Cure, participated in the Parisian Charity Sales and modeled for the Green Living Festival.

And, since RJWC doesn’t believe in “all work - no play” they did a few things just for the fun of it! They built a scarecrow, “Josie the Junior” as part of the Rochester Hills Museum’s “Scarecrows in the City,” attended the Sunrise Pinnacle awards, hosted a Spa night, put on a Progressive Dinner for the members and their significant others, they attended the Community Outlook Luncheon, took a self defense class, hosted a monthly book club, took a stained glass class, attended Luncheon on the Aisles for Meadow Brook Theatre, celebrated their 55^th anniversary and ended the year with a lovely dinner at Meadow Brook Hall.

As you can see, contributing to the growth and vitality of the community is the core of the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club! Founded in 1956, they currently have approximately eighty women who are committed to serving the needs of the community.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships
to Two Local Students

Rochester, Michigan
July 18, 2011

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC), along with the Greater Rochester Area Community Foundation, awarded Valerie Adams from Stoney Creek High School and Martha Troy from Rochester High School, both a $500 scholarship at the annual awards ceremony held May 24, 2011 at Stoney Creek High School Auditorium.

Valerie Adams plans to pursue a major in kinesiology and double minor in business and environmental science at Saginaw Valley State University where she will attend this fall. During high school she participated in a wide variety of service that has focused on aiding many different groups. Some activities included participating in the annual CROP walk and Relay for Life, she volunteered hours at school, coordinating and mediating with various organizations to solidify volunteer opportunities for Key Club members as well as with the National Honors Society. She volunteers weekly at the First Congregational Church of Romeo as a church school teacher and “shepherd," she has made fleece blankets to send to the Lighthouse of Oakland County, made holiday greeting cards for people in the Romeo community, raked leaves of the homes of the elderly in her community. And, she has worked diligently with the head of the "Senior Giveback" at Stoney Creek High School to raise money for the Heifer Project International. Of all of the volunteer activities, her favorite is working with the church school children at her church. “Whether it be teaching a class or serving as a “shepherd" to the kids, I love building a relationship with them and watching as they learn life lessons and morals that they will carry with them through their life. The lessons taught and absorbed by the children in church are not bible-specific but are general concepts and ideas to be used to guide one's life. My heart is warmed to see them exhibit these ideal characteristics such as compassion, sharing, forgiveness, etc... I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful beings. It may seem that I am the one helping them, however, I learn a tremendous deal from the kids as well” Adams said. Valerie plans on continuing her volunteer work once she is at school in the fall and hopes to continue working with children in some way. It is also important to her to volunteer time toward preserving the environment as the health of the Earth. “I am extraordinarily blessed in my life and I am very grateful for that. I recognize that not everyone has the same opportunities as I do and it is the least I can do to give back in some way. The emotional reward that comes hand in hand with volunteering is very fulfilling as well. It warms my heart to see the lives or situations of others improved and that, in turn, improves my mood and outlook on life and the world.” Adams said.

Martha Troy will be attending the College of James Madison at Michigan State University this fall. She plans on majoring in comparative cultures and politics, with a minor or double major in Spanish. In addition to her school activities, she has been involved in volunteer work through Rochester's National Honor Society and through her church. She has found all of her volunteer activities rewarding, but after playing softball competitively through out the nation for years, one of the most rewarding things has been being able to come back and teach kids basic skills. “I've loved running camps and clinics with my travel organization. Even though it may just be teaching a 12 year old how to pitch, it makes a difference. It gives these young girls someone to look up to, something to work for, and a means of learning hard-work and dedication,” says Troy. While at college she plans to continue her volunteer work and is looking forward to the opportunities that present themselves at Michigan State. She is looking forward to participating in Habitat for Humanity and joining a youth group dedicated to public service. “If such an opportunity comes my way, I'd like to study abroad in a Spanish speaking country and teach English as a second language there,” says Troy. When asked why she volunteers, she responded “I volunteer because I like to see the changes one can make. I'm a people person. I like working with people, helping people, and learning from people. Volunteering allows me to do all three!”

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club would like to congratulate both of these well deserving individuals and wish them well as they begin this new phase of their lives in the fall.

Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Presents
New Club Officers for 2011-2012

Rochester, Michigan
July 10, 2011

The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club recently celebrated the installation of their 2011-2012 officers with a dinner at Meadow Brook Hall.

The slate of officers for the 2011-2012 year are Club President – Marianne Koller, President- Elect – Jennifer Hyvari, Vice President – Amy Griffin, Treasurer – Kelly Kamman, Recording Secretary – Marge Friederichs, Corresponding Secretary – Kathy Lewis and Parliamentarian – Linda Dill.

The club also welcomed 13 new members; Donna Affeldt, Heather Ard-Banules, Pat Beck, Leigh Berkhoel, Anne Burns, Marsha Davis, Stephanie Howard, Abby Miller, Lillian Roland, Linda Rumschlag, Gabriele Smith, Kim Spampinato and Kathy Warriner.

Outstanding members were recognized for their significant volunteer activities;

Ms Federation – Linda Dill, Club Woman of the Year – Marianne Koller and Volunteer of the Year – Abbey Miller and Marge Frederichs.

At the club’s year end, RJWC was happy to announce that they had donated over $24,000 to various charities within the community.

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