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The Executive Board
Co Presidents ~ Karen Reap & Amy Casey
Vice President of Membership ~ Mary Foley
Treasurer ~ Donna DeMatteo
Recording Secretary ~ Laurie Doran
Corresponding Secretary ~ Denise Racz
Social Media ~ Patty Dolce
Conservation Committee ~ Donna Aslanian & Tina Schwartz
Arts Committee ~ Jill Swiecinski & Maggie Marino
Community Outreach Committee ~ Susan Palmer & Maureen Kroeger
Education Committee ~ Gina Melillo & Mariclare Lesniak
Fundraising Committee ~ Kathleen Trelease & Linda Sims
Get Involved
We love to welcome new members into our community! Our meetings are the first Wednesday of every month, starting at 7 pm. We encourage you to reach out to our VP of Membership, Mary Foley, to learn more about the club and attend a meeting as our guest. Below is the membership application.
Woman's Club Committees
The Arts:
Chairpersons
Jill Swiecinski (jillswiecinski@yahoo.com)
Maggie Marino (margaretkmarino@gmail.com)
Promotes the arts within the community by
* Organizing an Art Walk throughout the downtown of Manasquan
*Hosting a fashion show featuring the local shops
*Decorating the clubhouse for the holidays
*Hosting art activities for the club members
*Responsible for the outdoor flower pots in the fall and winter
Conservation:
Chairpersons
Donna Aslanian (dfaslanian@aol.com)
Tina Schwartz (tinapschwartz@gmail.com)
* Organize participation in Clean Ocean Act’s twice yearly beach cleanups
* Collect blankets for local animal shelters
* Promote sustainability efforts in and around our clubhouse i.e. landscaping, waste reduction and increased recycling
* Collaborate with other departments and with outside organization’s conservation efforts
* Responsible for flower pots in the spring and summer
* Gathers pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Education:
Chairpersons
Gina Melillo (gmelillo82@yahool.com)
Mariclare Lesniak (mariclarelesniak@gmail.com)
* Advertise, sponsor and choose recipient for annual high school scholarship(s)
* Assist committees in raising funds for scholarships, i.e. Gift Auction Event
* Coordinate educational activities for members and community
* Coordinate community health fair
Community Outreach:
Chairpersons
Susan Palmer (spalmnj@aol.com)
Maureen Kroeger (maureenmkroeger@gmail.com)
* Collects winter coats for Jersey Cares
* Organizes American Red Cross blood drives
* Collect grocery store gift cards for the winter holidays
* Assist seniors with monthly art projects
* Collects items for & make goody bags for First Responders and Meals on Wheels
* Collect canned goods for local food banks
Fundraising:
Chairpersons
Linda Sims (lindajsims56@gmail.com)
Kathleen Trelease (trel6577@aol.com)
* Collaborate in the development of the new committee by sharing fundraising ideas and resources.
* Promote community awareness and encourage participation in fundraising events.
* Assist in the planning and execution of board approved activities.
* Support the chairs and committee members as committed and enthusiastic participant.
Become a Member
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Donate
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Become a Sponsor
We are always looking for local businesses to donate items for events