Committee: Girls Night Out

An annual spring event hosted by the Downtown Somerville Alliance. Members volunteer for the many events planned during the night to promote our club.
DSA Contact: Natalie Pineiro- Downtown Somerville Alliance Managing Consultant: npineiro@somervillenj.org
Date: Thursday May 16th, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00
Location: Downtown Somerville, locations will be provided based on activity

Chairperson:

This is a state event.

This is a Somerville Civic League club activity.

Committee: Education- My Favorite Lady

Girl Scout Troop Members write about their “Favorite Lady” and present their readings to those special individuals on the steps of the United Reformed Church. Participating writers receive a gift card from the Civic League for an “Epic” cookie. The “Favorite Ladies” are presented with a rose.
Press: 2023 Tapinto,net article

Details: In the beginning of March, contact Girl Scout leaders- present them with completed sample of writing and picture, instructions and deadlines, copy and provide writing and drawing paper. Keep in contact with the leaders as far as progress, and ask for the number of children participating by April 26, 2024 so that cookie gift cards and roses can be purchased. Scout Leaders should collect and bring writing with them for the event.

Reach out to United Reform Church in March: (908) 725-4545 or admin@urcsomerville.org for a building usage application for the date of the event.
Event Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Contact: Kathi Chapman-Gutierrez, co leader Somerville, NJ Girl Scout Troop #60725- chattykat8@yahoo.com Florist for roses: Scott’s Florist- 73 West Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ- 908-218-0033

Chairperson- Michelle Vacchio

Nominate scholarship recipients.

Elections for the 2024-2026 board officers.

Volunteers to register for Girls on the Run

Planning of My Favorite Lady Celebration

Committee: Education: Scholarships

College Scholarships are awarded to two students from Somerville High School and Immaculata High School.

Details: The co-chair of this committee reaches out to the executive board to discuss possible candidates and then communicates with the high school guidance department of Somerville and Immaculata High Schools to identify two female students from each school that would benefit from scholarship support. Additionally, the co-chair finds out the date of each scholarship presentation night to be available to hand out scholarships to recipients].

Contacts: Somerville Guidance Department: Mrs. Nancy Garvey-908-243-1549
Immaculata Guidance Department: Mrs. Linda Tully], Director of School Counseling 908- 722-0200 ext. 1136,ltully@immaculatahighschool.org
Chairperson: Michelle Vacchio
Co-chairperson:

Flower sale fundraiser confirmation.

Committee: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Senior Center

In collaboration with the Somerville Police Department, seniors are provided with a St. Patrick’s Day dinner and entertainment.

Details: Contact: Officer Vince to arrange for the date of dinner, confirm that he will arrange for Irish Dancers ( Heritage Irish Dance Company) and identify members of the police department that will help with serving meals.
Contact: Larry Booker- Somerset County Police Pipe and Drums
Contact: Maureen Dwyer- Ordering of Corned Beef etc.

Date: Thursday , March 14, 2024
Time: 3:30 set. up , 5pm dinner
Location: Somerville Senior Housing Building, One Mountain Ave. Somerville, NJ Chairperson: Ashley Vaughn and Maureen Dwyer

This is a Somerville Civic League club event.

This is a Somerville Civic League club event.

Committee: Education-Guest Readers for Read Across America Day

Members of the Women’s Civic League may volunteer their time to be guest readers within an assigned classroom at Van Derveer Elementary School. The school will assign the guest readers to a classroom on the celebration day. Teachers have books for guest readers or a short favorite children’s book may be brought.
Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 (Confirm date)
Time: 9:00-10:00
Location: Van Derveer Elementary School- Meet in the front lobby for check in.
Van Derveer Contact: TBD
Chairperson: Michelle Vacchio

Meeting 6:30pm:

Confirm Read Across America commitment

Last day to mail NJSFWC Annual Reports

This is a Somerville Civic League club activity.

Registration form:

https://gbr3a0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2.-Club-GCI-Reservation-Form-2023-1.pdf

Girls Career Institute:

Girls' Career Institute (GCI) offers a "mini college and career exploration experience" at Douglass Residential College on the campus of Rutgers University. This institute is provided by the New Jersey Federation of Womens’ Clubs. Delegates are sponsored and the cost is underwritten by the Womens’ Civic League. Delegates are selected on the basis of interest, community service and participation in school activities. Chairperson’s of this committee reach out to high school counselors to identify delegates. Chairpersons of this group should be comfortable with contacting delegates often to make sure delegate application information is understood and deadlines are met. Our club attends the delegate luncheon to meet the delegates and families, along with providing “goody bags” and needed items for their four day stay.

Information Tool kit and timelines: https://njsfwc.org/materials/
Delegate reservation deadline: January 31st ( Names of delegates and money sent by Civic Leage treasurer to Federation)
Reservation form: https://gbr3a0.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Club-Reservation-Form-2024-fillable.pdf Reception 5//24 (TBD)
Institute- 6/3-6/2024
Chairpersons- Michelle Vacchio and Pam Wasilius

Tell your friends & family to come hear the announcement & celebrate the 2024 St Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshall.

Dinner 6pm

Meeting 6:30pm:

Develop fundraising programs

Committee summaries.

Future event sign ups.

Committee: Wreaths Across America 

Civic League Members meet at the New Cemetery in Somerville at 11:30. Members stand in attendance at the 12:00 service and help to place wreaths on the graves of veterans. The Civic League makes a donation to this cause. If you would like to sponsor your own wreath please donate online:http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NJ0104

Details: Service at Noon, laying of the wreaths directly follows

Date: December 16, 2023

Location: New Cemetery in Somerville- 192 South Bridge Street 

Chairperson: Leigh McLachlan

An annual event that the members of the Somerville Civic League provide a festive holiday meal at Senior Housing for their residents.

6:00 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Meeting:

Member sign ups for future events.

Confirm Senior Dinner details.

Confirm Wreaths Across America commitment.

wreathsacrossamerica.org

This is a Somerville Civic League club event.

Registration information:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NJ/Somerville/Somerville5KTurkeyTrot

Committee: Turkey Trot

Civic Members volunteer in pre or post race events for this annual community 5 K race through the streets of Somerville.

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2024

Location: Engine Company No. 1, 170 E. Main St. Somerville, NJ

Website to sign up for 5K race or to volunteer: https://runsignup.com/somerville5k

Chairperson:

This is a state event.

Committee: Festival of Trees ( Federation Event) 

For this state event, Civic league clubs who register will decorate trees and wreaths which will be available for auction at the Open House to raise money for Headquarters. 

For this event, a tree will be decorated by the Civic League to represent Civic Engagement. This is a state event. Members must register for one of two sessions.

Details for event: https://njsfwc.org/festival-of-trees/

Committee: Girls On The Run

This annual event in November & June that supports the Girls On the Run Organization. Civic League Members sign up to volunteer for pre and post run events. Girls on the Run Central New Jersey, teaches critical life skills which is the cornerstone of research-based programs. Within schools, trained volunteer coaches inspire team members with and without disabilities to strengthen confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. The culmination of their work together is a 5 K race.

Contact:Lynn Sherman: Program Coordinator Girls on the Run of Central Jersey-Lynn.Sherman@GirlsontheRun.org Website for volunteer sign up:https://www.gotrcnj.org/
Dates: Sunday, November 19, 2023 June 2024 (TBD)
Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Somerset County Courthouse lawn- East High Street and Grove Street Chairperson: Pam Wasilius:

6pm Dinner

6:30 Meeting:

Induction of new members.

GCI institute update.

Committee summaries and future event sign ups.

Monthly collection of laundry pods, laundry sheets, quarters for Laundry of Love.

This is a state event.