Standing Committees
(Committee meetings are held one evening a month, typically from September to May, in a committee members’ home)
Conservation and Community Affairs (CCA)
The Conservation and Community Affairs Committee promotes the conservation of our natural resources. It informs the membership on matters of legislation and civic affairs while working for the betterment of our community. Projects include Make A Difference Day, Easter Baskets for Seniors, Meals on Wheels and the Woman Volunteer recognition.
Education
The Education Committee is responsible for education and scholarships. Its goals are to keep the club current on community education issues and provide special educational services to the schools, library, and children of Downers Grove, in addition to educational programs for club members. Projects include a babysitting course for teens, celebration of American Education Week/Teacher Appreciation Day, adult and teen scholarships, Outstanding Teacher Awards, book sale, and book club. Email our Education committee: education@dgjwc.org.
Membership
The Membership Committee monitors all aspects of the general membership. Committee responsibilities include recruiting new members; hosting new member coffees, luncheons, and socials; recognizing outstanding members; maintaining attendance records; publishing the annual Yearbook and the monthly newsletter (Hotline), and maintaining the club calendar. This committee also acquaints new members with our club, its procedures and projects. Email our Membership committee: membership@dgjwc.org.
Philanthropies
The Philanthropies Committee researches and reviews all donation requests submitted by members, committees, and organizations. When a request is received, the recipient organization or individual is investigated and, if the committee approves it, the request goes before the general membership for discussion and approval. After final approval, the committee distributes the money to the designated recipients, which includes scholarship awardees. This committee is also responsible for the dedication of library books honoring the president as well as each baby born during the club year.
Press and Publicity (P&P)
The Press and Publicity Committee is responsible for informing the public of the accomplishments and upcoming events of the club through local newspapers, radio, website and television broadcasts. This committee works with other club committees to ensure adequate coverage in the media. This committee also presents membership with Junior Fashions, coordinates club participation in the Ice Sculpture event, facilitates designing and building of the 4th of July float for Downers Grove Parade, and compiles the President’s scrapbook, which is presented at the May Installation Banquet. Lastly this committee serves as the webmaster for this webpage.
Program
The Program Committee is responsible for securing a location and making all arrangements for the club’s monthly general meetings, presenting stimulating speakers or programs to the membership, and serving refreshments at these meetings. This committee plans the May Installation Banquet and sets up seminars throughout the club year based on recommendations or requests by the membership.
Social
The Social Committee provides social activities during the club calendar year for members, spouses, and families. These activities might include a holiday party, mom & tot playmates; wine tasting, progressive dinner, Appetizers at Seven, ladies luncheons, a Night of Beauty, and dinner theatre outings. Annually, the committee plans new in-club socials from ideas gathered from members.
Ways and Means (WAM)
The Ways and Means Committee raises money to support club's philanthropic endeavors. Drawing on the support of the entire club, the committee plans and organizes fund-raisers as voted on by the active members of club. Taste of the Town has been the club’s major fund-raising project.
