2022 JCI Senate Draft v3

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NJ JCI SENATE BOARD 2019-2022

Ronald Hepburn President

Joan Travis Vice Pres

Ria Serrano Secretary

Helen Friedlander Treasurer

Rose Sebeski Chairman

Assistant Secretary - Jose Mari Clemente Assistant Treasurer - Janice Brzozowski Natl Org Liaisons - Jane Amend Natl Org Liaisons - Michael Arons Natl Org Liaisons - Jim Miller

NJ JCI SENATE PRESIDENTS + means deceased 1969 - 1970 Robert Leath # 7320 + 1970 - 1971 John Mattson #6198 + 1971 - 1972 Richard Indiveri #9209 + 1972 - 1973 Charles Schadle #7778 + 1973 - 1974 Rick Rodriguez #8279 + 1974 - 1975 Jack Frew #15452 1975 - 1976 John Huss #113977 1976 - 1977 Dave Gati #16283 1977 - 1978 Dexter Graef #16177 1978 - 1979 William Mennen #16282 1979 - 1980 Bob Phillips #18115 + 1980 - 1981 Tony Malik #18127 + 1981 - 1982 George Tarby #25075 + 1982 - 1983 Marty Tuohy #24500 + 1983 - 1984 Gary Stoltman #23614 + 1984 - 1985 Bob Mack #27857 1985 - 1986 Jim Rose #30909 1986 - 1987 DickThomas #22411 + 1987 - 1988 John Reiner #31599 1988 - 1989 Joe Steiner #27043 1989 - 1990 Bob Neumann #33580 + 1990 - 1991 Wallace Eccleston #29975 + 1991 - 1992 Jerry Yawnick #38105 + 1992 - 1993 Hector Rivera #34398 1993 - 1994 Mike Aarons #18862 1994 - 1995 Ken Novack #34507

1995 -1996 Janice Brzozowski #48090 1996 -1997 Jim Miller #34554 1997 -1998 Terry Seeley #46163 1998 -1999 Jay Greger #37320 + 1999 -2000 Jackie Miller #56981 2000 - 2001 Anthony Gianduso #53960 2001 - 2002 John Shelby Wells #25672 2002 - 2003 Alisa Hodowanec #50054 2003 - 2004 Lynn DiPietropolo #59682 2004 - 2005 John P. Lasko #19214 + 2005 - 2006 Kathy Sandham #51036 2006 - 2007 Rob Whitestone #31275 2007 - 2008 Joe Sabina #59688 2008 - 2009 Judi Phillips #68273 + 2009 - 2010 Mel Fickas #28320 2010– 2011 Ross James #29976 2011– 2012 Marcia Sheppard #69598 2012– 2013 Reginald Slaten #68946 2013– 2014 Robert P.Friedlander #48025 2014– 2015 Robert P.Friedlander #48025 2015– 2016 Robert P.Friedlander #48025 2016– 2017 Frank Mennuto #41507 2017– 2018 Rose Sebeski #74414 2018– 2019 Rose Sebeski #74414 2019– 2020 Ronald A. Hepburn #31343 2020– 2021 Ronald A. Hepburn #31343 2021– 2022 Ronald A. Hepburn #31343

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About the US JCI SENATE The United States JCI Senate is an independent organization, with its own constitution and bylaws, associated with the United States Junior Chamber and Junior Chamber International.

The purposes of the US JCI Senate are twofold. Foremost, we seek to build and promote fellowship among our Senators through our publications, meetings, and social activities. Second, but just as important to us, is to promote the Junior Chamber program. We do this by offering our assistance and the knowledge and experience of our members to the Junior Chamber organization. The United Stats JCI Senate stands ready to help the United States Junior Chamber and any local chapter, district, region, or state officer. This assistance is always available for the asking.

A JCI Senatorship is the highest honor which can be bestowed upon a current or past member by Junior Chamber International for outstanding service to the organization. It provides a unique means for recognizing a member’s outstanding achievements, and also confers upon that individual a “Life Membership” in Junior Chamber International, although this status does not exempt a member from paying regular membership dues.

A JCI Senatorship may be given to any local Junior Chamber member in appreciation of services rendered at any level of the organization, and is subject to the approval of the local, state, and national Presidents. Current local members must have a minimum of five years of membership before they may be nominated for a JCI Senatorship.. We are recognized by the United States State Department as official Goodwill Ambassadors around the world.

History of the

NJ JCI SENATE

By Ria Serrano # 76566 The honor known as “JCI Senator” is one recognized through the world that a man or a woman has, while active in JCI or Junior Chamber International, made a significant and substantial contribution toward the furtherance of the organization’s growth, philosophy, and beliefs”.

From its inception in 1951, the small number of recipients of the JCI Senate award worldwide is evidence of the high honor accorded honorees.

The number of men and women who are recipients of this “symbol of distinction” in the world as of March 15, 2022 is 80,186. The number of honorees in the United States Senate as of October 2021 is 33,500.

The history or branch of knowledge that records and explains past history of the JCI Senate Honor begins with the initial leadership of two men. They were Henry Giessenbier of St. Louis, MO and Philip Pugsley of Canada.

It has been said that “ideas are a dime a dozen, but the man or woman that puts them into practice is priceless”.

History records that back in 1915, Henry Giessenbier and friends were fun loving members of a group called Herculean Dance Club. Members voted to become involved in effort to pass a bond issue in the city of Saint Louis, MO. The bond issue passed.

This experience influenced these young men to realize they could make a difference in the lives of others.

The young men later in 1920 voted to organize and incorporate United States Jaycees (JCI-USA). Giessenbier was elected as its first President.

Another man of record is Phil Pugsley from Canada who is credited in conceiving the idea of an “honor” called JCI Senator. Pugsley served from 1951-1952 as President of Junior Chamber International. His idea was to recognize achievements of outstanding members, while also enabling them to retain contact with the organization for life.

The idea of “honored” Jaycees was discussed in 1952 by Sid Boxer, a Jaycee representative from the United

States and President Pugsley at a meeting in New York. They reasoned “Why is it that past members are allowed to drift away completely from the Jaycee movement when many would like to have a lifelong link with the organization?”

Jaycees spent thousands of dollars annually honoring outstanding leaders of the organization on plaques, trays, briefcases, desk sets, and the like, when these funds could be directed to the Junior Chamber International, which desperately need resources.

World President Pugsley (JCI Senator #2) and his International Secretary Joaquin Gonzales (JCI Senator #1) also serving as president of the Philippines, had to personally pay for everything required by serving in their respective elected positions.

The idea of an honor called JCI Senator, with a small application fee, was presented at the VII World Congress in Melbourne, Australia where it was approved and placed in the By-Law as a category occurred on September 6, 1952.

An event of historical importance occurred in Atlanta, Georgia in June 1972. The United States Jaycees (JCI-USA), during the national meeting, voted to officially approve the US JCI Senate Organization, James O’Connell (JCI Senate # 5046) from Illinois was elected president of the United States JCI Senate. Members of the JCI Senate voted to require a fee along with applications submitted honoring a man or woman with the JCI senate symbol of distinction of membership. This historic event

International JCI is supported with nomination of men and women who are deserving of the high honor of JCI Senator and attendance at international meetings. World JCI president is Ryubun Kojima (JCI Senator

#76388) elected at International meeting 2021 held at Yokohama, Japan.

Locally, our NJ JCI Senators have been active participants in the Senate gatherings, they have served as judges at State “speakup” Jaycee contests promoted membership and extensions of local Jaycees. NJ JCI Senators have also been active in raising funds for scholarships and for NJ Camp Jaycees (223 Ziegler Rd, Effort, PA 18330) that was built back in 1975.

The focus of the NJ JCI Senators this coming year is to continue awarding the “Lost Senators” (these are individuals who should have been recognized over years) and the encouragement of awarding New Senatorships for outstanding Jaycees who have made remarkable contributions within their communities. *** With excerpts from notes written by A.J. Morton., Jr. JCI Senator #16254 from the NC JCI Senate

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Peeled from the Past Milltown Jaycees New Senator Reception in 1983

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Front Row: Billy Auer #30626 Back Row: Ken Novak #34507, Pete Fama #25221, Marty Tuohy #24500, Mel Fickas #28320

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NJ JCI SENATE TIMELINE 1938

The Newark Junior Chamber of Commerce founds the Newark Boy’s Club to promote the moral, mental, and physical growth of its members. The Boy’s Club of Newark receives it official charter In 1938, and is housed in a rented factory loft at the corner of High Street and 8th Avenue.

1949

The New Jersey Junior Chamber of Commerce was char tered

1956

In the fall of 1956, members of the Somerville Junior Chamber of Com merce, a group of young Somerset County executives, foresaw the critical need for a county park system. With a month before the November elec tion, at which time a referendum to establish a county park system would be placed on the ballot, the group went into action.

1959

Rare Ballantine Beer New Jersey Jaycees 12 oz Flat Top Beer Can Newark, NJ Rare Ballantine Beer New Jersey Jaycees 12 oz Flat Top Beer Can Newark, NJRare Ballantine New Jersey Jaycees 1958-1959 Roll The Barrel 12 oz. flat top steel beer can from P. Ballantine & Sons, Inc., Newark, NJ with metallic paint. Ballantine &Sons of Newark, New Jersey issued the beer can for its sponsorship of the the 1958 -1959 New Jersey Jaycees Roll the Barrel Visit ation Program.A ll original bank slot top, air sealed, nev er filled, this Ballantine Beer promotional commemorate ive indoor can is in great condition for its age with some imperfections.

1960

The New Jersey Jaycees was recognized as the “Parade States Winner”

1964

Scotch Plain-Fanswood Jaycees strives to improve the Community. They were also the direct participants of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce project “Run for the Money”

1965

Skidmore from New Jersey was elected as the 46th President of the United States Junior Chamber.

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NJ JCI SENATE TIMELINE 1966

Spring House Tour—Works by the Jaycees and Jaycee-yettes

1971

NJ Jaycees Building opens in East Windsor, NJ

1975

NJ Camp Jaycees Opens

1978

National Jaycees organization began proceedings to revoke the charters of the chapters who had been admitting women.

1984

In NJ, women have tried to use the laws to join organizations that have traditionally excluded them

1992

William Bergeron named as recipient of the Don Cavalli National Award

2001

NJ Jaycees Honors two farmers

2009

The members of this chapter became Public Officials, Mayors and Freeholders in the State of New Jersey

2012

NJ Jaycees Building in East Windsor closes.

2014

All chapters folded this year.

Chartering of JCI North Jersey by Ria Serrano.

Revamp of Atlantic City

2016

Chartering of another new chapter Philippine-American New Jersey Jaycees by Maricar Taino.

2017

Ria Serrano of New Jersey elected as one of JCI USA’s National Vice President

2020

Joyce Andes David of New Jersey elected as one of JCI USA’s National Vice President Chartering of JCI Jersey City by Milton Dumol

2021

JCI New Jersey Pres Stevenson Derodar named as Most Outstanding State President

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JCI NEW JERSEY PRESIDENTS FROM NJ JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO JCI NEW JERSEY

1940-1960s 1946-47 James R. Kennedy (Newark) 1947-48 Phillips S. Carter (Newark) 1948-49 Robert S. Vaughn (Newark) 1949-50 I. Conrad Shadlen (Bayonne) 1950-51 Robert Crane (East Union County) 1951-52 George Kavner (Paterson) 1952-53 William Dickey (Camden) 1953-54 Martin Pagliughi (Vineland) 1954-55 Don Quackenbush (Fairlawn) 1955-56 George Pagonis (Paterson) 1956-57 Wiliam Faherty (Trenton) 1957-58 Irving Fenner (Plainfield) 1958-59 Thomas Sperry (Plainfield) 1959-60 Leonard Newton (Princeton) 1960-61 Harold Scherer (Plainfield) 1961-62 Robert Watson (Cranford) 1962-63 Jerome Burke (East Orange) 1963-64 James Skidmore (Brick Township) 1964-65 N Tilt Kurtz (Newton) 1965-66 Emanuel Greber (Camden) 1966-67 Henry Shyne Middletown 1967-68 Thomas Button Newark 1968-69 Dennis O’Shea Edison 1969-70 Jerry Nowicki Bayonne

1970s-1980s 1990s-2010s 1970-71 Richard Miele Camden 1971-72 James Jeffries Ocean Township 1972-73 Jeff Stanley Somerville 1973-74 Richard Indiveri (Haddon Heights) 1974-75 Frank McDonough (Ocean Township) 1975-76 Walter Smith (Nutley) 1976-77 Glenn Koegel (Woodbridge) 1977-78 John Marinelli (Willingboro) 1978-79 J. Shelby Wells (Hopatcong) 1979-80 Robert F. Mack (CHO) 1980-81 William K. Herman (Metuchen) 1981-82 William Kievit (Dumont) 1982-83 Hector E. Rivera (Hawthorne) 1983-84 Larry Trelease (Edison) 1984-85 Robert B. Whitestone (Randolph) 1985-86 Robert Demitchek (Jackson) 1986-87 Robert K. Fisher (Landis) 1987-88 James Sandham Jr. (Lincoln Park) 1988-89 Donald E. DeHart (Dover) 1989-90 John Baun (Absecon/ Galloway)

1990-91 William E. Bergeron (Mount 2010-15 Dana Palma (CamdenOlive) Gloucester) 1991-92 Terry Seeley (CHO) 2016 Ria Serrano (North Jersey) 1992-93 Alisa Hodowanec (Passaic 2017 Joyce Andes-David (North Jersey) Valley) 2018 Maricar Taino (Phil-American NJ) 1993-94 June Heyer (Phillipsburg) 2019 Maria Nucum (Phil-American NJ) 1994-95 Anthony Gianduso (Passaic 2020 Shari May Guirao (North Jersey) Valley) (Resigned) 1995-96 Linda Baun (Absecon/ 2020 Stevenson Van Derodar (North Galloway) Jersey) 1996-97 Kathy Sawka (Toms River) 2021 Stevenson Van Derodar (North 1997-98 Kathy Sandham (Lincoln Jersey) Park) 2022 Joan Meri “Angel Ram” (North 1998 Marty Theresa (Wanaque) Jersey) 1999 Joe Fodor (Lakewood) 2000 Karyn Mueller (Lincoln Park) 2001 Joe Sabina (Lincoln Park) 2002 Jeff Faubert (Lincoln Park) 2003 Anthony Gianduso (Lincoln Park) 2004 Missy Southerland (North Brunswick) (Resigned) 2004 Anthony Gianduso (Lincoln Park)(Acting President) 2005-06 Jane Amend (Lincoln Park) 2007 Joel Loder 2008-10 Eldridge Hawkins (Essex-Orange)

NJ CAMP JAYCEE Camp Jaycee is a residential summer camp for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Campers enjoy games, sports, swimming, boating, crafts, dance and nature. It is a magnificent environment.

The campsite is on 185 acres of forests, fields and streams in the lovely Pocono Mountains, a short distance from the New Jersey border. The centerpiece of camp is a beautiful two-acre spring-fed pond. Nearby, the air-conditioned dining hall is the hub of camp life. A modern, fully staffed infirmary is near the athletic field and basketball courts. The male and female living areas contain clusters of airconditioned sleeping cabins, each with their own modern bathroom.

The Camp is located at 223 Ziegler Rd, Effort, PA 18330)

2010s-2020s

NJ JCI SENATE PROGRAM NJ JCI SENATE CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS SOMMERVILLE ELKS LODGE 1068 - JUNE 11, 2022

Senate Mixer and Guest Arrival Call to Order --• • • • •

Invocation – Melanie Fickas #77281 Flag Salute – Our Senate Veterans Our National Anthem - Miss Kelly Caruso Welcome from Event Chair Rose Sebeski #74414 Welcome from NJ Senate President Ronald Hepburn #31343

Buffet Luncheon Entertainment - Miss Kelly Caruso and Blaze Entertainment Program •

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Our History --- Remarks from Leaders of the Past  Jim Skidmore #3933, NJ Jaycee President – 1963-1964  Jim Jefferies #12347, NJ Jaycee President – 1971-72 When Senate was formed  Walt Smith #13026, NJ Jaycee President – 1975-76  Bob Mack #27857, NJ Jaycee President 1979-80, NJ Senate President 1984-85 Our Camp New Jersey Jaycee – Janice Brzozowski #48090 – NJ Senate President – 1995-96  Video Presentation  Jim Sandham #42538, NJ Camp Jaycee Treasurer, NJ Jaycee President 1987-88 The New Jersey Jaycees  Stevenson Van Derodar – NJ Jaycee President 2020-2022 The United States JCI Senate  Carol Harlan #44468 - Region II NVP 2021-2022  Bob McDonald #58286 - Region II NVP Elect 2022-2023  President Mike Andrews #58312 – US JCI Senate President 2021-2022 Presentations – President Ron Hepburn #31343 Introduction and Induction of NJ JCI Senate Officers for 2022-23  Joan Travis #76201 – NJ Senate President 2022-2023 Closing Comments  Chair Rose Sebeski #74414  President Ron Hepburn #31343 America the Beautiful Jaycee Creed

Enjoy Blaze Entertainment!

Following this event – all are invited to continue “Friendships Full Circle” at Ron Hepburn’s home: 101 Borman Road, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

NJ CAMP JAYCEE Creating lifelong memories and making a difference in the life of individuals with developmental disabilities Thank you to all who donated towards this cause.

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BIG Congratulations to the NJ JCI SENATE for 50 years of good leadership and service And here’s sending best wishes For the NEXT 50 MORE YEARS FROM THE NEW JERSEY JCI SENATE 2022 Ronald Hepburn, Joan Travis, Ria Serrano Helen Friedlander, Rose Sebeski Sponsored by Ron Hepburn

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Congratulations NJ JCI Senate on 50 years …

That was then this is now!

Looking back to the future 1995/2022 - Joan Travis -

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NJ JCI SENATE FOR 50 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP Thank you for taking the time and energy in being part of the active Jaycees and thereby being conferred the honor as SENATORS. You all have given us the platform to encourage young people and allow them to do their best for our communities.

Here’s to another 50 years!

RIA SERRANO JCI SENATOR #76566

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NJ JCI SENATE FOR 50 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP I joined JCI because I was looking for tasks to do for the community.

Little did I know that it was a worldwide organization t hat has been here for over 100 years.

I’m proud to be part of this organization that has built my self-confidence.

I’ve taken opportunities to lead, create positive change and impact in the community . Best of all I’ve met wonderful and inspiring leaders and created friends all over the world.

MARIA “MOPPET” NUCUM JCI NEW JERSEY STATE PRESIDENT 2019

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP

CONGRATULATIONS NJ JCI SENATE

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NJ JCI SENATE

FROM STEVENSON VAN DERODAR

BOB MACK #27857 PAST PRESIDENT 1984-1985

PAST STATE PRESIDENT JCI NEW JERSEY 2020-2021

CONGRATULATIONS NJ JCI SENATE FROM JOSE ‘LEE’ CLEMENTE

CONGRATULATIONS NJ JCI SENATE FROM SHARI MAY GUIRAO

PAST PRESIDENT

CHINESE AMERICAN JAYCEES

SENATOR #76565

JCI NEW JERSEY STATE VICE PRESIDENT 2022

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I have many acquaintances over the 48 years since Tony Malik, 1980-81 Senate President introduced me to Jaycees, Jaycee-ette's, and Senators.

I benefited throughout my life by “service to humanity is the best work of life.”

Thank You All for being a part of who I am today.

Let's all continue to serve and continue to make a difference in others lives.

ROSE MALIK-SEBESKI NJ JCI Senate President 2017-19

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE GREAT STATE OF TENNESSEE TO THE NJ JCI SENATE ON THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY FROM PAST STATE PRESIDENT JOHN REINER #31599 AND FIRST LADY SUSAN REINER #78114.

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE GREATER SCRANTON JAYCEES TO THE NJ JCI SENATE ON THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY FROM PAST STATE PRESIDENT JEN RADZ

CONGRATULATIONS FROM NEW YORK TO THE NJ JCI SENATE ON THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY FROM PAST CHAPTER PRESIDENT PHILIPPINE NEW YORK JAYCEES VIVIAN VELASCO #74413

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" Mr. Details" The JCI mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

In order to create positive change you have to be willing to be part of the positive change.

By getting involved, seeking out solutions to issues you become aware of and by actively participating to make your community a better place .

The JCI momentum was started by an 18 year old named Henry Giessenbier.

He initiated a small dance club for the youth in his community and the mission to empower others began.

That mission resonated within the heart of Robert Neumann as well.

Known to many as " Mr. Details"

because he always remembered the smallest detail of every conversation he had with others.

His sense of community and problem solving drove him to join the JCI. He made it his life's work to help others succeed within the JCI as well.

It is our hope that his legacy of leadership and fellowship will forever be a beacon to others.

It is our great hope that the JCI mission will grow into the greatness that Robert saw it growing into.

It is very humbling to know how many people his life had an impact on and to witness the growth of the very minds he helped encourage.

Lastly we would like to reflect on his life and how important the JCI were to him.

We know he would be swapping pens and pins with a cheeky grin on his face.

He would retell some of the greatest memories and even have a few funny jokes to spread around.

On this 50th anniversary we honor him for all of his dedication to the JCI and their mission to create positive change.

He truly was the epitome of making positive change and will forever be missed by those whom were lucky enough to truly know

" Mr Details".

JAYCEE CREED We believe

That faith in God … gives meaning and purpose to human life That the brotherhood of men… transcends the sovereignty of nations That economic justice… can best be won by free men through free enterprise That government should be of laws… rather of men That earth’s greatest treasure… lies in human personality And that service to humanity… is the best work of life Written by C. William Brownfield, The Jaycee Creed, a six-line statement of the beliefs and principles of the JCI Movement, This was officially adopted in 1948 uniting individual members across the world.