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History of
the Monroe Women's Club
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Dec 1, 1976 - Club Organized
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Club is organized by six local women interested in the development of the town. Official Name is: Junior Women's Club of Monroe. Joined the other 73 clubs in the state as a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in May, 1977. Meetings held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Elm Street.
July 1977: Club holds three day swimathon raising $8,000 in pledges and gifts which was three times what they had anticipated when they took on the job of raising enough funds so the town's new pool could open.
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Club Year 1977-1978
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S.P.L.A.S.H.
Babysitting Seminar
Submarine Sandwich Day
Sun Day Cleanup
Picture Lady
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| Club President
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| Bonnie Zipeto
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Picture Lady begins at Monroe Elementary School bringing art masterpieces each month to thrid grade students to familiarize them with the painting, its artist, and period in which it was painted. Membership in the club grows from 21 to 53 members.
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Club Year 1978-1979
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Chalk Hill Nature Trail
Bike Rodeo
Help Lick Cancer
Clean-Up Monroe Day
Trim a Tree for Birds
Run for Annie
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| Club President
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| Bonnie Zipeto
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Club begins tradition of selling 'Luminarias' for the Holidays. Cost for 1 dozen candles with bags was $1.25. Club donates nearly $9,000 to various organizations.
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Club Year 1979-1980
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| Major Projects
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Run for Annie
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| Club President
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| Maybette Condon
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73 Junior Clubs in Connecticut withdraw from General Federation of Women's Clubs and become known as Connecticut Junior Women to gain more voting power and change the age limitations.
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Club Year 1980-1981
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| Major Projects
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Run for Annie
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| Club President
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| Maria Fitzgerald
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Oct 1980: Club holds 3rd Annual 10K Road Race "Run for Annie" to raise funds for Monroe EMS. During the years it was held, the club purchased life-saving equipment and CPR "Annie" mannequins.
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Club Year 1981-1982
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| Major Projects
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Run for Annie
Walking Tour of Historic Monroe
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| Club President
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| Dee Dee Palmer Martin
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June 82: Club offers walking tour of Historic Monroe Green during Strawberry Festival. Tickets for the 45 minute tour sold for $1 for adults and 50 cents for children benefitting the Monroe Historical Society.
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Club Year 1982-1983
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| Club President
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| Dee Dee Palmer Martin
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Club Year 1983-1984
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| Major Projects
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Tour of Homes
Read-a-thon
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| Club President
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| Becky Kosisko
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Club votes on first Honorary Member: Joy Beckwith. May 1984: Club holds first Tour of Homes to raise funds for Monroe Public Library.
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Club Year 1984-1985
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| Major Projects
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Run for Annie
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| Club President
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Kathy Lillis (1984)
Becky Kosisko (84-85)
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Club adds Honorary Member: Marie Lederer, Town Social Services Director.
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Club Year 1985-1986
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures Craft Show
Tour of Homes
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| Club President
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| Barbara Yarsin Paris
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Club hold 1st annual Country Treasures Craft Show. Oct 1985: Club holds Monroe Tour of Homes to benefit Monroe Public Schools. Club publishes "Who Needs It?" - a directory to recylcing in the Monroe area.
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Club Year 1986-1987
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Guide to the Sights of Monroe
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| Club President
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| Carole Lever
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Club celebrates 10th Anniversary with a hot air balloon event "Up With Juniors" offering tethered balloon rides. First Monroe Juniorette Club is formed for girls grade 6-12.
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Club Year 1987-1988
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
House Tour
Bus Safety Day
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| Club President
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| Carole Lever
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Club adds Honorary Member: Brenda Weir. May 1988: Club sponsors Tour of Homes to benefit Bridgeport Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
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Club Year 1988-1989
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| Major Projects
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Gingerbread House Workshop
Country Treasures
Colonial Days
Bike Rodeo
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| Club President
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| Carol Herdic
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State Project 88-90: Special Wishes. "We're Too Busy to Cook" Book benefits proposed "Sensation Trail" project. Fall 1988: Club publishes "A Guide to Chalk Hill Nature Trail". Club (53 members) receives "Most Outstanding" Large Club award at State Conference.
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Club Year 1989-1990
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Children's Pet Show
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| Club President
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| Carol Herdic
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Club adds Honorary Member: Kay Inderdohnen, Town Clerk. Club holds 1st annual Children's Pet Show to benefit Beardsley Zoo
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Club Year 1990-1991
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Children's Pet Show
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| Club President
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| Karen Smith
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Club Year 1991-1992
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Children's Pet Show
Tour of Homes
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| Club President
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| Karen Smith
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May 1992: Club sponsors Tour of Homes to benefit "Kids Kreation" creative playground at Wolfe Park.
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Club Year 1992-1993
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Children's Pet Show
D.A.R.E Walkathon
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Club adds Honorary Member: Joan Wheeler - Town Library, Children's Librarian. Club holds first annual 5K Walkathon for D.A.R.E
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Club Year 1993-1994
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Vidbel's Circus
Country Treasures
D.A.R.E. Walk-a-thon
Tour of Homes
Toy Tag Sale
Spring Fashion Show
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May 1994: Club sponsors Tour of Homes to benefit Monroe Teen Center.
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Club Year 1994-1995
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Vidbel's Circus
D.A.R.E Walkathon
Earth Day Coloring Book
Toy Tag Sale
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| Club President
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| Debby Heitzke
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Club Year 1995-1996
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| Major Projects
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Children's Pet Show
Vidbel's Circus
Country Treasures
D.A.R.E Walkathon
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| Club President
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| Debby Heitzke
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Club adds Honorary Member: Lynn Rosato - Town Librarian.
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Club Year 1996-1997
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Half Ton Sundae
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| Club President
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Merrie Moorhead (1996)
Debby Heitzke (96-97)
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Dec 1996: Club sponsors first annual "Half Ton Sundae" by building a 75 gallon ice cream sundae in a kiddie swimming pool to benefit Special Wishes.
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Club Year 1997-1998
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| Major Projects
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Vidbel's Circus
Country Treasures
Half Ton Sundae
House Tour
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Vibdel's Circus is held in June 1997 to benefit State Project: Special Wishes. Club adds Honorary Member: Deb Orwig. Past President of the Junior Women's Club for continuing to help with a variety of projects including: puppets for Roaring Brook Nature Center. May 1998: Club sponsors Spring House Tour benefitting: Monroe Historical Society & Middle School Libraries.
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Club Year 1998-1999
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Half Ton Sundae
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Club Year 1999-2000
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| Major Projects
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Vidbel's Circus
Country Treasures
Half Ton Sundae
Spelling Bee
Take a Stand
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| Club President
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Linda Johnston &
Julie Risko
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Club introduces new project: Take a Stand where Monroe children sell Lemonade and cookies donating half their profits to charity.
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Club Year 2000-2001
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Half Ton Sundae
Spelling Bee
Relay for Life
Take a Stand
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| Club President
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Linda Johnston &
Julie Risko
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Theme: "Making a Difference is What Really Matters".
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Club Year 2001-2002
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| Major Projects
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Vidbel's Circus
Country Treasures
Half Ton Sundae
Spelling Bee
Relay for Life
Take a Stand
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| Club President
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| Mary Wendt
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Theme: "Inspire Others By Doing". Club adds Honorary Member: Karen Burnaska, Former Selectman, Town of Monroe. Karen has helped the Club with a variety of projects including: Half Ton Sundae, Vidbel's Circus. Club celebrates 25 years of
community service with a dinner dance at the Stonebarn Restaurant.
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Club Year 2002-2003
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| Major Projects
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Vidbel's Circus
Take a Stand
Past President's Brunch
Country Treasures
Half Ton Sundae
Santa's Village
Spelling Bee
Relay for Life
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| Club President
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| Mary Wendt
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Theme: "Making Community Service a Priority in our Lives".
Club brought back Historic Walking Tours and held 2 tours during Strawberry Festival. Time for Life is chosen as CJW long term affiliation. Past President's brunch celebrates the dynamic women who have helped our club grow over the years.
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Club Year 2003-2004
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| Major Projects
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Adopt Soldier
Take a Stand
Country Treasures
Stuff A Truck/Make a Difference Day
Spelling Bee
Relay for Life
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| Club President
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| Gretchen Saccone
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Theme: "Service Above Self".
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Club Year 2004-2005
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| Major Projects
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Smile Train Comedy night
Reuse a Shoe
Country Treasures
Stuff A Truck
Sound Tiger Hockey Game
Festival of Wreaths
Project R.E.D.
Spelling Bee
Relay for Life
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| Club President
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| Gretchen Saccone
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Theme: "Together, Caring & Sharing in our Community".
Club adds Honorary Member: Ms. Veronika Gaia
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Club Year 2005-2006
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Country Treasures
District Projects - Paintfest & Shining Star Scarves
C.H.A.D. (Children Have An iDentity) Car Seat Sticker Campaign
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| Club President
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Annemarie Hughes &
Cindy Nikbin
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Theme: "Working Together, We Can Make A Difference"
Club adds Honorary Members: Lori Capri, Director, Social Services
and Sharon Gesek, Director, Monroe Senior Center
Many first-time collections are introduced: books for Mercy Learning Center, clothing/bedding for Veterans at “Homes For The Brave”, cell phones for Seniors, Halloween costumes for area shelters, eyeglasses
for 3rd world countries and sundries for Soldiers through “A Project From The Heart”.
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Club Year 2006-2007
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
District Projects - Paintfest & Shining Star Scarves
1st Annual Kite Flying Day
C.H.A.D. (Children Have An iDentity) Car Seat Sticker Campaign
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| Club President
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Annemarie Hughes &
Cindy Nikbin
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Theme: "Working Together, We Can Make A Difference"
Club adds Honorary Member: Valerie Foito
Club celebrates its 30th Anniversary and donates a bench to the new Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in recognition.
Club also disburses Sensation Trail funds in two grants - one to the Monroe Historical Society for the David Merrill Mural to be moved from Masuk High School to the Library
and the other to help fund the Webb Mountain Discovery Zone Outdoor Classroom project.
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Club Year 2007-2008
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Relay for Life
Web Mt Discovery Zone (clean up & sign)
Mural Dedictation at EWML
2nd kite flying day
Stuff a Truck - food collection
Back to School Buddies
Luminaries
Mohegan Sun Casino trip
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| Club President
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| Sheila Craw & Ann Santos
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Theme: "Striving to Enrich the Lives of Others"
Special projects include: Big Y Food Collection. Club collected 5 vans full of food for the Monroe Food Pantry.
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Club Year 2008-2009
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Stuff a Truck - food collection
Back to School Buddies
Luminaries
Mohegan Sun Casino trip
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| Club President
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| Sheila Craw & Ann Santos
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Theme: "Striving to Enrich the Lives of Others"
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Club Year 2009-2010
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Adopt a Neighbor
Easter Baskets
Tray Favors for Seniors
Luminaries
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| Club President
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Myrna Mills-Albino &
Cindy Nikbin
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Theme: "A Sisterhood of Friends"
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Club Year 2010-2011
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| Major Projects
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Country Treasures
Adopt a Neighbor
Easter Baskets
Tray Favors for Seniors
Marjorie K. Bradley Award
Luminaries
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| Club President
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| Myrna Mills-Albino
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Theme: "A Sisterhood of Friends"
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Club Year 2011-2012
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Bus Driver Appreciation
Halloween Costume Drive
Holiday Stuff a Bus
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| Club President
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| Annemarie Hughes
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Theme: "Working Together, We Can Make a Difference"
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Club Year 2012-2013
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| Major Projects
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Bus Driver Appreciation
Halloween Costume Drive
Holiday Stuff a Bus
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| Club President
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| Annemarie Hughes
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Theme: "Working Together, We Can Make a Difference"
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Club Year 2013-2014
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| Major Projects
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Bus Driver Appreciation
Halloween Costume Drive
Holiday Stuff a Bus
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| Club President
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| Annemarie Hughes
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Theme: "Working Together, We Can Make a Difference"
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