For over 50 years, the First Junior Woman’s Club has been involved in civic, social, and philanthropic activities that promote the spirit of volunteerism in our community and personal growth and leadership among our members.
The need for a Federated Junior Club in Houston was realized by Mrs. A. T. Carleton, past Texas State President, Mrs. O . L. Rash, Woman’s Club President, and Mrs. H . T. Jukes, a Junior from Florida. Eleven prospective members voted unanimously to begin a Junior Club on November 6, 1967. Mrs. Richard Holland (Donna) was elected President.
The Charter Membership Tea was held on February 11, 1968, hosted by the Woman’s Club and the Breakfast Club of Houston. In April 1968, the First Junior Woman’s Club of Houston was accepted in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
After many years of faithful service to the Federation, it was decided in April 1982 to de-federate. First Junior Woman’s Club of Houston would continue to serve the local community as diligently as it had in the past and continues to do today.
CHARTER MEMBERS
Mrs. Joseph Assir
Mrs. John Gochanour
Mrs. Kenneth Pulley
Mrs. William Ayster
Mrs. Hadley Graham
Mrs. Don Still
Mrs. Thomas Burrow
Mrs. Richard A. Harris
Mrs. Jack Stribling
Mrs. James Clark
Mrs. Richard W. Holland
Mrs. Robert Vernon
Mrs. Peter DeLongchamps
Mrs. Richard Jones
Mrs. Steven Willet
Mrs. Robert Evans
Mrs. H. T. Jukes
Mrs. W. G. Wing
Mrs. Gary Fritts
Mrs. Kenneth Mead
FJWC PRESIDENTS
Mrs. Donna Holland 1967-1969
Mrs. Ann Devers 1969-1970
Mrs. Mary Ann Rusk 1970-1971
Mrs. Pam Richard 1971-1972
Mrs. Diane Williams 1972-1974
Mrs. Ann Severson 1974-1975
Mrs. Carol Simion 1975-1977
Mrs. Linda Gilbreath 1977-1979
Mrs. Susan Patterson 1979-1980
Mrs. Patricia Hodge 1980-1981
Mrs. Beth Weisiger 1981-1983
Mrs. Sara Emel 1983-1984
Mrs. Kathy Smith 1984-1986
Mrs. Joyce Finn 1986-1987
Mrs. Judy Ingraham 1987-1988
Mrs. Gail Batson 1988-1989
Mrs. Peggy Moseley 1989-1990
Mrs. Mary Ellen Saltsman 1990-1991
Mrs. Ann Evans 1991-1992
Mrs. Valerie Judd 1992-1993
Mrs. Sandy Kelley 1993-1994
Mrs. Blakely Stinebaugh 1994-1995
Mrs. Phyllis Graham 1995-1997
Mrs. Debbie Morgan 1997-1998
Mrs. Mindy Gronauer 1998-2000
Mrs. Janet Hughes 2000-2001
Mrs. Emily Prus 2001-2002
Mrs. Liz Rigney 2002-2003
Mrs. Kathleen Moore 2003-2004
Mrs. Pam Dominguez 2004-2005
Mrs. Leslie Kottwitz 2005-2006
Mrs. Mary Lipnick 2006-2007
Mrs. Kim Selzman 2007-2008
Mrs. Melanie Turzillo 2008-2009
Mrs. Jodie MacCrory 2009-2011
Mrs. Debbie Slack 2011-2013
Mrs. Maurine Richter 2013-2015
Mrs. Missy Shelton 2015-2016
Mrs. Meredith Lamberton 2016-2018
Mrs. Melinda Hickey 2018-2019
Mrs. Tamma Howell 2019-2021
Mrs. Darcy Martin Gagnon 2021-2022
Mrs. Sharidan Lippold 2023 – Present