Why Belong?

Kenosha Junior Woman’s Club is a woman’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer services.  Our charitable works include fundraising, community projects, recognition for community service and social events.

Members are encouraged to participate in any programs of interest.  Every active member is required to serve on a minimum of two hostess committees where club members assist in hosting a monthly dinner meeting.

Meetings 

We meet as a club for a general meeting on the fourth Monday of the month from September to May.  The December meeting is usually a gathering earlier in the month so as to not conflict with busy holiday schedules.  We wrap up with a June dinner, which often is held on the first or second Monday in June.  Meetings are not scheduled during the summer months.  Some meetings are held at the Woman’s Club Clubhouse at 6028 8^th Avenue, Kenosha.  Other meetings may be held at local restaurants in conjunction with a club dinner.  If members choose they can come after dinner and just participate in the meeting.  Dinners begin with a social time at 6:00pm followed by dinner at 6:30.  Meetings follow at approximately 7:15pm.  For those members who want to become more involved and are elected to serve on the Board, the Board meetings are held on the second Monday of the month and begin at 7:00pm.

Dues

To qualify for membership, a member shall pay an initiation fee of $5.00 upon entering plus annual dues of $40.00 for a general membership.  These fees are due after initiation or for continuing membership by May 1 proceeding the next club year.

New members are initiated in November and April and dues are prorated accordingly.  November enrollees pay $32, plus the $5 start up fee; April enrollees pay $17, plus the $5 start up fee.

Mentoring/Buddy Program

The mentor/buddy program involves the pairing up of a tenured KJWC member with a new member in an effort to assist newly initiated members with their transition into the club.  Duties include answering any questions, explaining activities, rules and procedures as well as working with the new member to become an active member of the club.

National Junior Pledge

I pledge my loyalty to the Junior Club Women by doing better than ever before the work I have to do.  By being prompt, honest, and courteous.  By living each day trying to accomplish something, not merely to exist.

Club Collect

Keep us, oh God, from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.   Let us be done with fault-finding and leave off self-seeking.  May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face without self-pity and without prejudice.  May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous.  Let us take time for all things; make us to grow calm, serene, gentle.  Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straight forward and unafraid.  Grant that we may realize it is the little things that create differences, that in the big things in life we are one.  And may we strive to touch and to know the great common human heart of us all; and, oh Lord God, let us forget not to be kind!

Mary Stewart

FAQS

Q:  What should I do if I want to learn more about KJWC?
A:  Please feel free to attend one of our meetings.  Please contact our Membership Chair at membership@kenoshajuniors.org to learn when and where our next meeting will be held.  We would be delighted to invite prospective members to a dinner meeting.  We request that you contact us ahead of time so that we can make the appropriate reservations.

Q:  How do I join?
A:  Please complete this membership application form.

Q:  How much time commitment does the club expect?
A:  When you become a member, you are essentially agreeing to participate in as many of our activities as you are able.  We have a diverse list of projects to fit all lifestyles and abilities. You are also required to serve on at least one of the 10 hostess committees for our monthly meetings, which is a fun and minimal time consuming task.  

Q:  Are there specific requirements in order to maintain my active membership?
A:  As long as your dues are paid, the Club will give every consideration to your personal situation.  Our goal is to welcome as many women as are interested.  We ask that you be involved to the extent that you can.  If it is difficult for you to make meetings, we ask that you participate in our fundraisers in alternative ways, such as taking responsibility for selling tickets on your own time.