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i County Women's Groups: Some Grow; Some Wither

By BECKY BERNSTEIN COURT HOUSE - Five women attended a June 19 meeting at the County Library to start a new chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Atlantic City (BPW). "It was a small turnout," said past president Harriett Burns, of Northfield, "but a very interested turnout." The five women plan to attend the BPW's next regular meeting on Sept. 17, Burns said/ BPW's main goal is to provide women with a means of self development, I according to State BPW president Mary E. Haynie of Ventnor City. Burns cited networking as another goal. "One of the best pluses in BPW is the contact you have with other women in the working world," she said.

THE 55-MEMBEK group's only requirement for membership is that a woman or man be working. BPW is an international organization with more than 150,000 members in the United States. Its local chapter meets for dinner every third Tuesday at Daniel's in Somers Point. The status of women's service groups in the county is mixed. The once strong and active Ocean City League of Women Voters dwindled until it disbanded in January 1984, according to ex-member Jeanne Gorman, of Ocean City. "We couldn't get any younger people," she explained. "Over the last 20 years everybody has done everything. We just stretched too thin." ANOTHER EXLEAGUE member. Eve Morrison of Ocean City, said no one would take over the presidency because of the work it required. Also, she attributed the lack of 'new and dedicated members to "Womenpower. With women going back to work they don't have time to devote to this." Gorman said that the league never had many more than 30 members and at the end the problem came not from lack of members, but lack of involved members. "The members were busy people to begin with." added Morrison. "It boiled down to 12 or 15 that would come to the meetings." That, she said was not enough to carry the workload, and ultimately, the league ended. THE LOCAL CHAPTER of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) began in 1966 with seven members, according to Cynthia Donahue of Beesley's Point, president. It now has around 120, and it received the State of New Jersey award for the greatest increase in branch

membership for 1984-85. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college is the prerequisite for AAUW membership AAUW's goal are "to promote equity for women, education and development over lifespan, and positive social change." Donahue said. Recently, the AAUW "spearheaded" the formation of the county's new Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, accor- i ding to Donahue. i The 11 -member commission meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday in the Cape i May County Library The ; public is invited ] The commission was > formed, according to a « resolution from the | freeholders, to provide a i forum to develop and start programs to increase the | participation of women in l both public and private life. AAUW MEETINGS are \ held the second Wednesday < of every month at 7:30 r p.m., in the Cape May ( County Library. Issues t suggested by the National AAUW are discussed. This a year's topics include: f Women's Work — Women's Worth, and Public Support |i of Public Schools. b

"There is a warm feeling among our members," said Donahue. "Our group is a way for all of us to meet people on a countywide basis." Just two-years-old, the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Ocean Charter Chapter, with 45 members, also is growing. It focuses on fund raising to provide scholarships for women to continue their education. Nationally, the ABWA gives more scholarship awards than any other organization except the Miss America Pageant, according to local president Sue Minichino of Ocean City. Although the local ABWA covers both Cape May and Atlantic counties, and is based in Ocean City, all recipients of the awards have been from Cape May County, south of Ocean City, she said. WORKING WOMEN from "waitresses to lawyers to supreme court justices" are welcome to join, said Minichino. ABWA meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in area restaurants for dinner. There are two Soroptimist groups in Cape May County. The 23 Ocean Citybased Soroptimists cover the county from Somers Point to the Sea Isle City and Woodbine area. The other group of 20 covers the rest of the county. Membership in Soroptimists is by invitation. Those invited are chosen from business and professional people. "It's usually a paFtowner of a business or someone included in managment or in an administrative position." explained long time member Clara Macciocchi of Cape May. THE GROUPS par ticipate in many community service projects including support offered to area rescue squads and hospitals. They have devoted much aid to the Coalition Against Rape and Abuse (CARA), Macciocchi said. They provide awards for high school seniors who have shown outstanding contributions to their schools and communities. Nationally, the Soroptimists have supported international projects, often in collaboration with the United Nations' efforts, according to Macciocchi. Last year they made financial contributions to a well water project in Mexico, she said. Ocean City-based Soroptimists meet every first and third Thursday at Mac's Restaurant in Somers Point. The southern chapter meets the third Tuesday of every month in area restaurants. Two Atlantic Countybased groups have a few members. The New Jersey Association of Business Owners (NJAWBO) limits its membership to women who own at least 50 percent of their own stock. The group numbers 65 and only two members are Cape May County. NJAWBO SERVES as a between women business, owners and the

; outside world, said Sharon I Gordon of Lindwood, president. Other focuses are networking, patronizing each others' businesses, and promoting women in business. "We're really an interesting group," Gordon said about the four-year old association. She said she believes NJAWBO gives members someone to talk to who "understands the trials and tribulations of business." Diinner meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month in an area restaurant. Zonta is an international classified service organization whose name, from the Sioux Indian language, means "honest and trustworthy." Membership is by invitation only and is - limited to two members from each business and professional class in the club's community. ZONTA BEGAN locally in 1955 with 30 members. At present it has 47. a good number, according to Irene Leitz of Absecon, president. Three Ocean City residents are Cape May County's only representatives. Guest speakers are featured at Zonta 's monthly luncheons or dinners. The group supports local and international projects. With the international group it has raised funds for 2,000 water wells in Sri Lanka. The local chapter has sponsored four. The organization encourages women to further their careers and, with the international affiliation, helps to sponsor Amelia Erhart Fellowship awards to help women in graduate of aerospace studies. Further information on these groups can be obtained by calling: • BPW, Harriet Burns. 641-7146 • AAUW, Donna Szemcsak, 886-7525 • ABWA, Sue Minichino, 391-1870 • Soroptimist, Northern Cape May County. Helen Goff, 399-2098 • NJAWBO. Mary Johnson, 484-0080 •Zonta, Irene Leitz, 646-1308 St. Ann's Show Set WILDWOOD - Msgr. William Quinn, pastor of St. Ann's Parish here, has announced that the 31st Annual Show of Shows will be held at Cozy Morley's Club Avalon. North Wildwood, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Host and M.C. will be Cozy Morley, and the show will feature family entertainment. Mrs. Louis Raniszewski will again serve as chairman, assisted by Mrs. John Callinan and Mrs. Lewis Vinci. For tickets or information, call 522-1335. 522-6438, 522-4100, or 729-0108. Palombo's Pharmacy, North Wildwood, will also sell tickets.