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​What kind of work does our Junior Auxiliary Chapter do?

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Our chapter is made up of a diverse group of women who bring their unique personalities and skillsets to our various project committees. Organized by our chairs and co-chairs, take a look at our current committees and the efforts they bring to the community. 

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  • CHARACTER BUILDERS

                              

Purpose:  To instill virtues in children at an early age in order to aid them in developing into self-reliant adults; building self-esteem through various accomplishments.

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  • CHILD SAFETY

 

Purpose:  To educate community children and parents about the dangers that surround children and the safety measures that can be taken to protect them. Special programs are held in the community to help children make better choices regarding safety.

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  • CHILD WELFARE

    

Purpose:  The purpose of our Child Welfare project is to provide meaningful activities and learning experiences for the children with disabilities being served in the Cleveland School District. 

 

 

  • CROWN CLUB

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Purpose:  The Crown Club is a way to promote community and charity to the young impressionable girls of our members.  Our objective is to enforce the importance of volunteering in the community; to develop leadership skills and character that these girls will be able to carry on to high school/college; to prepare for good citizenship; and to demonstrate concern for others.  The Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland Crown Club shall be an affiliate of the Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland and its policies shall be in harmony with the policies of the Cleveland Junior Auxiliary.

 

The following are requirements these girls must possess to be eligible for Crown Club: 

  • Must be in grades 5-12

  • Must reside “locally” (close enough that it is no problem to attend monthly events)

  • Must be a daughter, stepdaughter, granddaughter, or step granddaughter of a life, associate, active, or provisional Junior Auxiliary member

  • Must complete the application process.

  • Must possess a positive attitude and a willingness to work.

  • All girls who return the application will automatically be accepted into the Cleveland Junior Auxiliary Crown Club.  Those who fail to return the application will NOT be considered a member of the Crown Club.  **Please note:  Only those that complete the application process and fulfill the requirements will be eligible to participate on the 6th grade Children’s Benefit Ball Court.

 

Once the child is accepted as a member of the Cleveland JA Crown Club, the following requirements must be met during the JA calendar year (May-April): 

  • Members must have a positive attitude and be willing to work.

  • Members who fail to uphold their duties will be released from the Cleveland Crown Club. 

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Crown Club members assist in other JA projects where needed.  These projects are evaluated and decided on each year.  New projects may be done and old ones dropped yearly as voted on by the Crown Club committee.                                                          

                                                                                     

Member participation is voluntary upon the completion and acceptance of the application.

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  • CULTURAL

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Purpose: To expose area children to and expand their interest in all areas of the arts.  Culture is one of the five fields of service of Junior Auxiliary.

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  • EMERGENCY AID

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Purpose: To assist families and children in the community with needs for food, clothing, school supplies, and household goods. 

 

Emergency Aid is also responsible for the Crown Closet.

 

  • FOSTER FAMILIES

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Purpose:  To provide support to the children being served through the foster care system of Bolivar County.  This year, the committee plans to provide new shoes to the children to start off the school year and host a Thanksgiving meal and springtime celebration.

 

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  • HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 

Purpose: Young students often need an outlet during the school day to help refocus their attention. Sensory pathways were created to address this need. These pathways allow movement and sensory input in a fun structured manner, while avoiding over-stimulation. They allow children to refocus, which ultimately increases cognition and retention of new information. In order for students to acquire academic skills in math, reading and writing, they need the underlying foundational abilities of appropriate attention, behavior, engagement, comprehension, and memory. Sensory pathways are helpful for elementary school children, in both special education and traditional classrooms. These pathways are especially beneficial for children with sensory processing disorders, such as: Autism, ADD, and ADHD.                      

                       

           

  • SCHOLARSHIP

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Purpose:  To recognize and honor the top scholars in our county. To assist with the promotion of scholarships that are available to graduate students who are pursuing degrees in fields which address the special needs of  children and who plan on working directly with children.

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  • SPECIAL SPORTS

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Purpose:   To conduct programs for underprivileged children that will help develop an interest and skills in sports and special recreational programs and assist with special recreation programs in the community as needed.

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  • VOICES OF YOUTH

 

Purpose:  "A Child's Dream", an adaptation of “The Nutcracker” is performed every three years. Voices of Youth encompasses the diversity of artistic expression through various means of participation. Cleveland-Bolivar county children have the opportunity to view a theatrical production, as well as, participate in the artistic interpretation on both canvas and stage.

 

 

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