Special Committees
Community Improvement Project [CIP]
The CIP is a two-year project headed by a special committee chairperson who researches and coordinates a particular need in the community. The project is presented at a general meeting and voted on by the entire club membership. Past projects include placing a heart defibrillator at the YMCA, the RUOK Program, elevated gardens for the handicapped at Mar-duke Farms, the Heart Adventure Challenge course used by the elementary schools in Downers Grove, a Bicycle Helmet Safety Incentive Program done with the police department, and providing and maintaining current magazine subscriptions for patients and guests visiting Good Samaritan Hospital.
Federation Reporting
Upon project completion, reports are created for our records and for the following year’s project chair. Project information is shared with other levels of Junior Woman’s Clubs through annual reports to the GFWC of Illinois.
50th Anniversary Committee
A two year committee that will plan and execute the events of the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club 50th year as a philanthropic and service organization. Questions? Email 50th@dgjwc.org.
Heritage Festival Craft Show
The Heritage Festival Craft Show is a two-day event in Fishel Park with a refreshment sale and children’s activity. We generally sponsor an entertainment stage for the Village. Proceeds from the event go into club’s general fund and to philanthropic causes. Members are required to work a two- to three-hour shift during the craft show. Questions? Email heritagefest@dgjwc.org.
Safety Town
Safety Town is a two-week cooperative program organized together with the Downers Grove Park District and Police Department to instruct 5 and 6 year old children in home, fire, traffic, and bicycle safety procedures. For registration information and program details please visit www.dgparks.org. Questions? Email safetytown@dgjwc.org.
