2024 Board Members
President, Teri Jinks
Sets agenda and presides at all meetings of the membership and Executive Board. Prepares and presents a calendar and operating budget to the Executive Board for discussion and approval. Oversees the planning and budgeting for all fundraising and expenditures of The Club. Assists vice presidents in identifying capable members of The Club to serve as chairpersons of fundraising events and community projects. Appoint chairpersons of all standing committees. The President should be in attendance at all Women’s Club functions, if possible.
Teri has been a member since 2016. One evening at Trivia, Teri and a teammate were talking about checking out the Women’s Club. Teri attended her first meeting and “felt the warmth” the club had for one another and our surrounding communities. In 2022 Teri served on the board as Corresponding Secretary; in 2023 as Recording Secretary; in 2024 was was elected President.
Janet Oxendine
1st Vice President -
Fundraising
Shall plan, direct and carry out all fundraising activities, documenting details for each. In consultation with the President, will appoint committee chairs, as needed for fundraising events. Update the volunteer list and coordinate with the event chairperson for volunteer needs. Update the volunteer list and coordinate with the event chairperson for volunteer needs. Running meetings in the absence of the club President.
Janet joined the Women’s Club October 2017. As a new resident to Fairfield, Janet joined the Women’s Club to get involved in the community. Since joining Janet has served on the Executive Board as Recording Secretary in 2019; Corresponding Secretary 2022; she was elected President and held that position until she moved into the role of 1st VP Fundraising in 2024. Janet was awarded the woman of the Year in 2020.
Jamie Davis
2nd Vice President -
Programs
Shall be responsible for planning and presenting a speaker and activity each month. Plan, direct and carry out service projects which benefit the community. Maintain “Save the Date” cards to be distributed at the monthly meetings. In consultation with the President, will appoint committee chairs, as needed, for community service projects. Appoint a Program Committee, as needed, and serve as chairman. Assume all duties of the President and 1st Vice-President in their absence.
Jamie has been a member since 2011. She was asked to come to a meeting and check the club out and has been actively involved ever since. She served on the board in 2013 and 2014 as the Recording Secretary; she has chaired the annual Breakfast with Santa from 2013 until COVID and then again in 2023. She was awarded Woman of the Year in 2023.
Leah Brumbelow
3rd Vice President -
Membership
Shall be responsible for collecting yearly dues, providing receipts, and maintaining the membership list. Updating New Member packets for distribution to new members. Notify Club members of meetings and other events, as requested by the Board or other officers. Track reservations and cancellations for the monthly meetings. Prepare and distribute the membership roster no later than the April meeting. Select Call Committee to call members who don’t have email access and invite them to monthly meetings. Select a Decorations Committee to decorate tables at monthly meetings Select a Hospitality committee to greet new members and introduce them to other members. Work closely with the Publicity Committee Chair regarding upcoming meetings, community service projects, and Club contact/membership information.
Leah has been a member since 2015. She came to a meeting to meet some people and has been actively involved since. She served on the board in 2016 as 3rd Vice President; in 2018 as President; in 2022 she was Recording Secretary and in 2023 as 3rd Vice President, Membership. Was awarded Woman of the Year in 2015.
Janis Gasparovic Treasurer
Keep an accurate accounting of all funds received and disbursed by the Club. Receive payment and disburse all monies under the direction of the Executive Board. Work closely with the Philanthropy Committee as liaison regarding disbursement of funds. Relinquish books to the auditor for an annual report. Notify the bank depository of any change in officers. Be responsible for the year-end tax filings. Treasurer to report to the membership when the taxes have been filed. Be responsible for tax documents. Once taxes are filed then documents to be given to the Historian to scan and keep digital copy for records. Treasurer will also retain a copy of tax documents. Present Annual Treasurer’s report to the membership at the first meeting of the year. File Treasurer’s report with recording secretary after each Club meeting.
Janis has been a member of the Fairfield Women's Club since March 2023. She wanted to become a member because this club gives back to the community in which we live and she already had some ideas she wanted to share. Her first year she became a very active member of the Boo-Bash Committee and opened her home for the 2023 Christmas Tour of Homes. She was elected Treasurer for 2024.
Pat Garner Recording Secretary
Take minutes at all Executive Board Meetings and monthly Membership Meetings. Receive, file and serve as custodian of all records, documents, and reports. Work closely with the Historical Committee regarding transfer and storage of documents.
Laura McConnell Corresponding Secretary
On behalf of the membership, send notes, cards, create flyers and other correspondence, as directed. Share correspondence with the membership. Maintain Job Description, all policies and procedures, checklists, duty suggestions, SOP, etc., in a notebook or electronic file to be handed off and utilized for orientation for incoming board members.
In 2021 Laura had a desire to not only meet other women in the community but to learn more about organizations in Carroll County in need. She joined at her first meeting. She was elected to the position of Corresponding Secretary 2024.