From the archive · Club year 55

1990-1991

Terri Parker, President

“I was proud to represent Barrington Junior Woman’s Club to our community.”
Program cover for Jazzin' Jambalaya, the March 9, 1991 spring luncheon and fashion show
$21,713
given to the community
27
organizations supported
$4,500
in scholarships
159
members, 32 new
Leadership

Executive Board

PresidentTerri Parker
First Vice PresidentMarilyn Roselli
Second Vice PresidentKathy Robertaccio
TreasurerMarty Gibbons
Recording SecretaryPam Rhodes
Corresponding SecretaryConnie Gluth
AdvisorsJeanne CannonKris Mills
The roster

Members of 1990-1991

159 members, including 32 new members.
The full list from the 1990-1991 directory is coming soon.
Signature fundraisers

How we raised it

Jazz artwork from the Jazzin' Jambalaya program cover
Spring · March 9, 1991

Jazzin’ Jambalaya

Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show at The Cotillion in Palatine, with a New Orleans menu, Hurricanes at the bar, a silent auction of more than 70 lots and a grand raffle of round trip airfare for two to London. Members and their families modeled, including a “Welcome Home the Troops” segment. Joy Deutsch was commentator.

Chairs: Christy Cressey and Barb Walt · Raised: $18,092
Fall · November 8, 1990

Cornucopia Country Crafts

The annual craft show at the Knights of Columbus Hall brought 80 crafters from across the Midwest, with a preview party, raffle, luncheon and a members’ bake sale.

Chairs: Mary Smithe and Sally Yaney · Raised: $11,374
Month by month

The year in moments

  1. September1990
    •  BJWC Serving the CommunityMembership drive night with a table for every committee. 100 attended, including 22 guests.
    • 19Blood DriveTwo volunteer shifts of seven members each.
  2. October1990
    •  Columbus Day CaperThe first of the year’s four social events.
  3. November1990
    • 8Cornucopia Country CraftsThe fall craft show at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
    •  Winterscapes ’90The club decorated a Christmas tree for the Historical Society’s holiday fundraiser.
  4. December1990
    •  A Dickens of a ChristmasHoliday party at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington with Dickens Carollers and a centerpiece auction. Members also filled two cars with gifts for the Elgin Crisis Center.
  5. February1991
    •  February FiestaTaco dinner and membership drive. About 100 attended.
  6. March1991
    • 9Jazzin’ JambalayaThe spring luncheon and fashion show at The Cotillion.
    • 16Shamrock ShenanigansA progressive Merry Munchers dinner that started at Terri Parker’s home.
  7. April1991
    •  Seniors Spring FlingAn afternoon program for Barrington area seniors, who also received goody bags through the year.
    • 27Child Fingerprinting68 children fingerprinted at the Public Safety Building.
  8. May1991
    • 18Speed and SpursA road rally and barbecue to close out the social year.
  9. June1991
    • 4June Dinner at Wynstone86 members and guests, with the scholarship winners honored.
    •  Safety TownSummer sessions for preschoolers at Grove Elementary School.
Philanthropy

Where the money went

$21,713 given to 27 organizations. Two $2,000 merit scholarships went to Barrington High School seniors Bryn Smiley and Brooke Bryant, plus a special $500 scholarship.

In Barrington

Barrington Youth ServicesSafety TownBarrington Fire DepartmentBarrington Area Arts CouncilBarrington Area LibraryABCDEBarrington Hills Police DepartmentBarrington Area Council on AgingField of DreamsBarrington Area Historical SocietyBarrington Officer FriendlyBarrington Hills Officer FriendlyCitizens for Conservation

Across the area

Elgin Crisis CenterHospiceKidsline/TalklineHabitat for HumanityLeukemia Bone Marrow FundA Safe PlaceCAP La CasaCountryside Association for the HandicappedLifespanShared Senior HousingShelter, Inc.Family Services of South Lake CountyGood Shepherd HospitalPADS
From the archive

Photos and papers

A Christmas tree decorated by the club, on a red skirted table beside a window
The club’s decorated Christmas tree, c. 1990.
Jazzin’ JambalayaMarch 1991 · full program
President’s binderTerri Parker, 1990-1991
February 1991 newsletterNewsletter scan
April 1991 newsletterNewsletter scan

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