Jaycees Board
Photos courtesy of Naper Jaycees
Jaycees Give Time and Resources Another outstanding Naperville community organization is the Jaycees, which is the Junior Chamber. It was chartered here in the mid-1950s with a commitment to building Naperville’s future leaders. The group is dedicated to helping the community by volunteering time, fundraising, helping others, and recognizing outstanding effort of others within the community. Two of the Jaycee’s most popular events in Naperville are the Last Fling and Breakfast with Santa. Interested in joining? Find valuable Jaycee membership information online at www.naperjaycees.org/. Got a Green Thumb? The Naperville Garden Club may be perfect for you. The group works to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs while encouraging civic interest and providing scholarships to those students pursuing degrees that reflect the interests of the Club. Garden enthusiasts also gather to enhance the Naperville environment by donating trees, plants, and services to beautify public buildings and other public places. Interested in finding out more about the Naperville Garden Club? Log onto https://www.napervillegardenclub.org/
Photos courtesy of Naperville Garden Club
Lions Club Bake Sale Organizers
Photos courtesy of Naperville Noon Lions
Women, Unite! Former First Lady Michelle Obama once said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish,” and the women of Naperville wholeheartedly prove her point through the Naperville Woman’s Club, dedicated to promoting community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. The organization was founded as a literary club in 1897 by 19 women whose goal was to help members assume a role outside of their homes and churches—a bold undertaking in the 19th century. Today, the NWC focuses its philanthropic activities on art, education, and community service. The annual Fine Art & Artisan Fair is the longest continuously operating art fair in Illinois. Club members also participate in local service projects that benefit the community. For NWC membership information, log onto https://www.napervillewomansclub.org/
Lions Club Roars in Naperville Lions Clubs International (LCI) is the largest and most active service organization in the world, with over 1.4 million members in 182 countries. Lions Club members assist people who cannot afford the vision and hearing care they need. Naperville Noon Lions also provide diabetic test strips for schools in Districts 203 and 204, contribute to local organizations, and provide services to Napervillians in need. The Naperville Noon Lion’s Turkey Trot, held since 1998, is one of its most wellknown events. Interested in more Lion’s Club membership information? Log onto https:// napervillenoonlions.org/.
Author: Dawn Klavon Dawn Klavon works as a freelance writer, traveling the globe with her husband and writing from any coffee shop, hotel lobby, or boulangerie where she feels inspired. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University and a master’s degree in journalism from Harvard University, she is uniquely qualified to craft feature stories on compelling people, trendy foods, and fascinating lifestyles. Dawn authored a book during her first year in grad school, along with her professor and classmates, called “Journalism Today -- Profiles in Passion and Diversity.”
Photos courtesy of Naperville Woman’s Club
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