Morgan Park Juniors is made up of three Departments and four Committees. The
departments are Arts, Community Affairs, Family Issues, and Women's Issues. The
committees are Social, Ways and Means, Communications, and Revisions.
The Arts Department
encourages the appreciation of, and participation in,
arts and crafts, literature, public speaking and music. We also support the
Beverly Art Center in several ways, particularly the annual auction and the
Ethnic Arts Festival.
The Community Affairs Department supports community organizations that
enhance life in our community. Among the organizations supported are, the
Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA), the Ridge Historical Society, and the Resource Center.
The Family Issues Department promote the health and well-being of families.
Awareness of health problems and substance abuse are but two of the subjects
addressed by the committee. This department also works to ensure the best
possible education for all people. The department supports Kids in Kindness for
six classrooms, SOL school, college scholarships, and HOBY scholarships. The
department also encourages participation of club members in the Epsilon Sigma
Omicron (ESO) program of planned reading and study.
The Women's Issues Department promotes women's
health education, promoting independent living for people with disabilities, and
financial information and education. In addition, this department has worked on
projects for local organizations such as, the Rainbow House.
The Social Committee is the "Fun" raising committee. The committee
is responsible for the Prospective Membership gathering, the Spring Banquet, a
holiday event, Super Bowl party, occasional race track trips, and our gourmet
dinners.
The Ways and Means Committee is the "Fund" raising committee. All
money making projects originate here. This is the committee that makes the club
tick. Technically, all club members belong to the Ways and Means committee. The
major fund raising projects are the sale of community afghans, sale of holiday
wreaths, a Santa Brunch, creation and sale of a club member cookbook.
As you can see, we have much to offer and are always looking for prospective
members that are willing to donate their time and talents to make this a better
community for us all.