| The Junior League of Summit, Inc. (JLS) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLS reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
Learn MORE about our commitment to our community and how you can help. Click here to access our Community Page to download our 2008 Scholarship Application. Please note the deadline for all Scholarship Applications has been extended to Friday, April 18, 2008.
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Reaching Out Statement
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The Junior League of Summit, Inc., reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest and commitment to voluntarism.
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Join Us
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Join more than 500 dynamic women working together to make a positive
difference in our community! For more information, please e-mail jlsoffice@yahoo.com or call the JLS office (908) 273-7349. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Policy Statement
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The Junior League of Summit is focused on advancing the interests of children and families in and around the communities of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence and Summit, New Jersey.
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2007-2008 JLS Board of Directors
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Bottom Row: Emily Bevill Lordi (Treasurer) , Sherel Hersch (President), Leslie Rodgers (Communications VP), Kristen Gilfillan (Projects VP). Top row: Kerrie Mayer (Nominating Placement Chairwoman) Amanda Grant (President Elect), Rochelle Fowkes (Community VP) , Angela Bumbera (Sustaining VP), Jill Mitchell (Administrative/Recording Secretary) Not pictured: Kristin Harrington (Membership VP) and Jennifer Ritter (Assistant Treasurer)
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Community Collaboration
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Over the years, the Summit Junior League has provided support to many community organizations through projects and grants including:
- The Interfaith Council for the Homeless - Women’s Resource Center - AIDS Resource Foundation - City of Summit Dept. of Youth Services - The Connection for Women and Families - Summit Public Schools - Morris-Union Jointure Developmental Learning Center - Summit Child Care Centers - Children's Specialized Hospital - Summit Speech School -Special Olympics New Jersey
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JLS Thrift Shop
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In operation since 1934, the Thrift Shop is owned and operated by the JLS. All profits benefit the JLS community service projects and grants. We welcome donations of clean and in good condition clothing, household items and small furniture. Click here to learn more.
37 DeForest Avenue, Summit
908-273-7344 Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Thurs 9:30 am – 8:00 pm Sat 9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
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JLS Community Advisors
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 l left to right front row): Colleen Markley - JLS facilitator, Kristen Gilfillen - JLS Projects VP, Rochelle Fowkes - JLS Community VP Elsa Russell - JLS Sustaining Member, Sherel Hersch - JLS President, Christine Gottesman (Advisor) - Summit Junior Fortnightly Club & Overlook Hospital, Beverly Rivkees (Advisor) - NP Recreation Dept. & Union County ARC, Jan Lilien (Advisor) - Girl Scout Council of Greater Essex and Union Counties, Annette Dwyer (Advisor) - Shaping Summit Together, Jan Martin (Advisor) - Summit Chamber of Commerce, Sue Toner - NP Recreation Department, Ralph Pesapane (Advisor) - Southern Boulevard School, Mary Robinson - Good Grief, Debbie Dreher - ARC of Union County, Dr. Renee Catrambone (Advisor) - Overlook and Children's Specialized Hospitals, Albert Dill (Advisor) - former Summit City Council member.
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