History of the Juniors Club in the 1970's

"Enrichment by Giving" guided the goals set by Mrs.. Harry T. Hubbard's administration 1970-1971. Following a summer of construction a dream came true in November  the opening of the new dental clinic dedicated to Mrs. May Van Sickle, and in April the first meeting was held in the completed clubhouse. Flapper Fling netted $4,700 and Cabaret profited $11,000. With 19,633 hours recorded by 151 members, we donated $ 11,138 to health agencies  $9,308 good in kind and $2,153 to welfare. Work at the Sunrise School for the Retarded (CIP project) and Sunland won us the National Association for Retarded Children award at GFWC Convention. As a result of our accomplishments and dedication we received 39 awards, including 6 first places and 3 seconds at FFWC Conven tion, capturing the Mary Clark Award for the Most Outstanding Club in the State. The City of Coral Gables proclaimed Coral Gables Junior Woman's Club Day and Mayor Keith Phillips 111, presented a Resolution citing our outstanding service to the community. Sponsor: 1970-1971 Mrs. Gene S. Gabriel.

In 1971-1972, a membership of 161 stepped across the "Threshold of Opportunity under the administration of Mrs. Robert B. Brown, Jr. The opportunity to excel in every facet of club life was presented, accepted, accomplished. Witness, $20,000 worth of dental care produced by the Clinic, $12,7771.31 net profit from Cabaret, $4,749.07 from Casino Night, and even a New Member Project that netted $1,294.00 from the Class, to Sunrise School, with love. Also, a year surpassed in all departments, but especially Conservation, Education, Home Life, and Community Affairs with over $14,000 in goods and moneys donated to the children of Sunrise through CIP. With such an outstanding year, is it any wonder that we won a total of 28 awards, including the FFWC Emmy, the DCFWC Outstanding Club in our area and selection of our nominee for Outstanding Young Woman in Dade County? The wonder is that, in working so hard, passing up no opportunities, we had a year filled with light and sunshine. In fact, it was a good time! Sponsor 1971-1972 Mrs. Neil Glassford.

The 1973-74 Club year was filled by 130 Juniors "Sailing the Seas of Service." During the administration of Mrs. Fayes F Thomas, Jr., our Club concentrated its efforts on projects for the elderly and for young people. We completely renovated the recreation room at The 1973-74 Club year was filled by 130 Juniors "Sailing the Seas of Service." During the administration of Mrs. Fayes F Thomas, Jr., our Club concentrated its efforts on projects for the elderly and for young people. We completely renovated the recreation room at Comfort Lodge, a senior citizens home in South Dade, $2,000 was donated to The Seed, a drug rehabilitation center. Our dental clinic provided $20,809 worth of free dental care for indigent children. A "Shopping Spree" for the Miccosukee Indian children was held at our clubhouse and $775 in dental vocational and Indian scholarships were awarded by the Educational Department. We published and distributed 5,000 anti-hitchhiking pamphlets. Donations of materials and money to Sunrise School amounted to $3,671.69. Cabaret exceeded its projected budget by $800 and we raised $9,809.30 for the Clinic. Sixteen Coral Gables Juniors traveled to Jacksonville to bring home many awards, including the Emmy. We were also selected the Most Outstanding Club in Area 11 by DCFWC. Sponsor 1973-1974 Mrs.. E. T. Nickas

"When Love and Skill Work together Expect a Masterpiece", was the theme for the 1974-75 administration under Mrs. Philip F. Ludovici. The Community Service Project (CSP) was our dental clinic. Our goal was to make the public and all Club members more aware of our dental Clinic. A puppet show about preventive dentistry was written and performed by our members and viewed by more than 9,000 children. The Happy Cooker (a cookbook), an International Fair and a booth at the Dadeland Charity Fair were monetary projects totaling $637.37 for CSP. "We Really Mean Business" was Cabaret 1975, with a profit of $11,275.08 and 1,900 happy viewers We gave $6,902.00 in dental services and a $500.00 dental scholarship. Twenty-eight new members completely furnished and decorated the recreation room at the Community Habilitation Center for the Retarded. The United Way presented us with a Community Service Plaque. We renewed our sponsorship of the Junior Girls. We awarded $275.00 in technical and Indian scholarships, sent 2 children from Sunrise School for the Retarded to FARC summer camp, donated $100.00 to the State Special Olympics and gave $1,000.00 to The Seed Rehabilitation Center. The "Old Miami Ball" helped defray the $1,700.00 in repairs for the air conditioner at the clubhouse. Hallandale was the site for the FFWC convention with 32 members attending. We received first place awards in Home Life and Leadership. Other honors were District XI Sewing Contest winner, 6 awards in FFWC Contest and Awards, 2 ribbons in DCFWC Art Festival and second place in DCFWC Outstanding Club in Area 11. Sponsor: 1974-1975 Mrs. George F. Stebbins.

In 1975-1976, the Coral Gables Juniors found that their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow painted by President MRS. THOMAS A. SCHULTZ was to be had by giving of themselves to others. The dental clinic's year began with a review on prime Saturday night television, and continued with 560 patient visits and over $35,000 worth of dental care. Service for others came closer to home with new members raising $2,100 with a Day in Italy Luncheon to help another member. The Little Red School House became our CIP project, and was based on a one to one friendship and tutoring ratio. The Bicentennial was celebrated with participation in special county-wide programs and City of Coral Gables celebrations. Our 1976 Cabaret "Ring It Again, Sam" netted over $11,700 in profits and a proclamation by the City of Miami. Other areas of service covered a wide field with Learning Disabilities, Rape Awareness Clinics, Baby-sitting Clinics, Special Olympics, Adult Education Classes at the clubhouse, books for Baptist Hospital pediatric wards and an African library, clothing for migrants and the adoption of a Senior Citizens Center. Programs were many and varied and included breast cancer, crime prevention, acrylic painting, and Our Lady of the Peace Corps. A Hobo Party and a "Super-Salute" showed profits for Ways and Means; then a garage sale netted over $1,800 alone. We presented Junior Cluster Fall Board at convention, we obtained 8 state awards, 5 individual awards and then recognition as the Outstanding Club in Area 11, DCFWC. Sponsor: 1975-1976 Mrs. George F. Stebbins

Under the administration of Mrs. Robert Searle, Jr (1976-77) the theme, "I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path and I will leave a trail," led 79 members into many paths of service. In its 38th year, our dental clinic had 707 patient visits for a value of $37,000 in addition to redecoration, a continuation of our puppet show and a $500 dental scholarship. "More than a Little Magic" was the theme for Cabaret 1977. Two performances were given at Maurice Gusman Center for the Performing Arts for an audience of 1,236 and a profit of $13,170.89. Our members really came through with an ad total of $15,423.00, that's $4,423.00 over the ad goal. The living room at the Alpha House, a home for disturbed boys, never looked as good as it did when our 17 new members finished its redecoration. Our name went down in history this year as a result of the efforts of the Conservation Department which raised $425 to purchase a historical marker for Venetian Pool. $3,800 was netted through 2 garage sales and 1 party by our Ways and Means Department. Recognition for our efforts this year came in the form of a first place award on the FFWC General level, and a first place, second place and 2 third place awards on the Junior level. Our Club member nominee was also selected Outstanding Young Woman of Dade County. Sponsor: 1976-1977 Mrs. Robert Searle

During the administration of Mrs. Jerry Kline (1977-1978), the theme, "Growing means to open ourselves to the breath of heaven and to sink roots into the rich earth" blossomed as 92 members endeavored to Grow, Bloom, and Enjoy. Our dental clinic continued in its 39th year of operation by providing $37,234 of free dental care totaling 489 patient visits as well as by purchasing new equipment, revamping the puppet show shown to 2,000 pupils, awarding a $500 dental scholarship loan, and donating $900 worth of dental supplies to organizations. Our 33 new members raised $500 to install new vinyl flooring for our Clinic. It was a "celebration" as we prepared for our 40th Anniversary Cabaret. A Reunion Tea was held. "The Side Show" was performed 2 nights at Gusman Hall netting $14,791 and our Cabaret program contained $16,120 worth of ads. We reached out to help the Downtown Senior Citizens Center, Baptist Hospital Pediatric Library, Sunrise School, ACLD Hotlines, Child Abuse Agencies and Special Olympics. We also sponsored a CPR course. Our clubhouse rentals earned a fantastic income of $21,930 Far exceeding their budget, our energetic Ways and Means Department netted $2,000 with our Auction and $6,700 from the "Firefall Rock Concert." Their combined efforts enabled us to deposit $9,500 in savings! Our Club received many awards and honors including FFWC(8), DCFWC(9), and CPI(1). In addition, our nominee won 3rd place in the Outstanding Young Woman in Dade County. Sponsor 1977-1978 Mrs. Wendell Nichols

"God's Most Precious Gift is a Friend" was the theme for the 1978-1979 administration under Mrs. Eugene E. Brown. This was proven time and time again by the membership's many accomplishments. The dental clinic marked its 40th anniversary by providing free dental care for 752 patients valued at $38,453. A second anniversary was celebrated by Mrs. May Van Sickle and 30 years of service to our Clinic. "A Little Bite of the Big Apple", our 41st annual Cabaret, offered Cabaret seating and was held at the Miami Jai Alai Fronton. Total profits realized  $14,278.26. A bank account was opened in the name of Child Abuse; $1,000 was donated to support a Key Deer and a $500 contribution was given to Fairchild Gardens. Eighteen new members made their mark at Pentland Hall and the Education Department established "Book a Baby" in the local libraries. Two thousand dollars was donated to the Lingle's School and the Club won first place in Dade County Federation. Our clubhouse, donned with new carpeting, grossed a profit of $23,601 for the year. Sponsor: 1978-1979 Mrs. James Ainsile

Mrs. Janis L. Wackenhut (1979-1980) chose as her theme, "Everyday is a reason for GIVING, and Giving is the Key to Living!" and our Club responded in so many special ways. The dental clinic continued to provide quality dental care for 144 days and gave 1,065 hours during 720 patient visits. Profits of $14,220.43 were realized from our 42nd annual Cabaret, "There's Good News Tonight." Lovingly, we worked hard and established a Crisis Nursery in Coconut Grove. Our By-Laws were dramatically changed, leading us in an exciting direction of day/night meetings. The Senior Citizens Center was the recipient of 145 gifts and goodies during Home Life's party for them. Improvements in our clubhouse lead us to realize $24,584 in rentals. Sixteen of our members traveled to Orlando to attend Convention 1980, where they received with pride our very special awards. Sponsor: 1979-1980 Mrs. James Ainsile

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