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OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
The New Jersey JCI Senate is an independent organization, with its own constitution and bylaws, associated with the United States JCI Senate. The members of the NJ JCI Senate are those who have been conferred by the JCI organization with the recognition as JCI Senators and who continue its active membership through dues and activites.
The purposes of the NJ JCI Senate are twofold.
Foremost, we seek to build and promote fellowship among our Senators through our publications, meetings, and social activities.
Second, but just as important to us, is to promote the Junior Chamber program. We do this by offering our assistance and the knowledge and experience of our members to the Junior Chamber organization.
The United States JCI Senate stands ready to help the JCI USA (United States Junior Chamber) and any local chapter, district, region, or state officer. This assistance is always available for the asking.
A JCI Senatorship is the highest honor which can be bestowed upon a current or past member by Junior Chamber International for outstanding service to the organization. It provides a unique means for recognizing a member’s outstanding achievements, and also confers upon that individual a “Life Membership” in Junior Chamber International, although this status does not exempt a member from paying regular membership dues.
A JCI Senatorship may be given to any local Junior Chamber member in appreciation of services rendered at any level of the organization, and is subject to the approval of the local, state, and national Presidents. Current local members must have a minimum of five years of membership before they may be nominated for a JCI Senatorship. (Application information can be found here.)
We are recognized by the United States State Department as official Goodwill Ambassadors around the world.
2023-2024 BOARD MEMBERS
2023-2024 BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENT RIA SERRANOCHAIRMAN JOAN TRAVISVICE PRESIDENT STEVENSON VAN DERODARTREASURER HELEN FRIEDLANDERSECRETARY JANE AMEND
APPOINTMENTSCHAPLAIN REGINALD SLATENSTATE PROG CHAIR SCHOLARSHIP CHRIS TRAVISSTATE PROG CHAIR NJ CAMP STEVENSON DERODAR
ADVISORS RON HEPBURNADVISORS JOE STEINERADVISORS JANICE BRZOZOWSKIADVISORS RICHARD RILLERA
ADVISORS RON HEPBURNADVISORS JOE STEINERADVISORS JANICE BRZOZOWSKIADVISORS RICHARD RILLERA
OUR 2024-2025 SLOGAN
Dear Fellow JCI Senators,
It is with great pride and humble gratitude that I welcome you to a new chapter of service, fellowship, and legacy in the New Jersey JCI Senate. As I begin my term as President, I am honored to follow in the footsteps of leaders who have not only built a strong foundation but who have truly “kept the faith” in the power of leadership, mentorship, and community.
This theme, championed by our 2023–2024 US JCI Senate President Hal Williams, reminds us that the values we uphold as Senators are not just traditions of the past — they are living commitments. Keeping the faith means staying true to the Jaycee Creed, lifting each other up, and preserving the spirit of service and support that defines who we are.
Here in New Jersey, we will continue to embody these values by staying engaged, welcoming new ideas, mentoring future leaders, and supporting one another as a true Senate family. I am especially excited to meet more of our Senators — to hear your stories, learn from your experiences, and work together to create meaningful impact in our communities.
Let’s make this year one of renewed energy, deeper connections, and lasting contributions. Together, we will keep the faith — and build a legacy worthy of the generations that will follow.
With respect and anticipation,
Ria Serrano
NJ JCI Senate President 2023-2024
Senator #76566
Past NJ JCI Senate Presidents
2024-2025 Ria Serrano #76566 Continuing the Journey. Shaping the Future
2023-2024 Ria Serrano #76566
2022-2023 Joan Travis #76201
2021-2022 Ron Hepburn #31341
2020-2021 Ron Hepburn #31341 (Pandemic)
2019-2020 Ron Hepburn #31341 (Pandemic)
2018-2019 Rose Sebeski #74414
2017-2018 Rose Sebeski #74414
2016-2017 Frank Mennuto #41507
2015-2016 Robert P. Friedlander #48025
2014-2015 Robert P. Friedlander #48025
2013-2014 Robert P. Friedlander #48025
2012-2013 Reginald Slaten #68946
2011-2012 Marcia Sheppard #69598
2010-2011 Ross James #29976
2009-2010 Mel Fickas #28320
2008-2009 Judi Phillips #68273
2007-2008 Joe Sabina #59688
2006-2007 Rob Whitestone #31275
2005-2006 Kathy Sandham #51036
2004-2005 John P. Lasko #19214
2003-2004 Lynn DiPietropolo #59682
2002-2003 Alisa Hodowanec #50054
2001-2002 John Shelby Wells #25672
2000-2001 Anthony Gianduso #53960
1999-2000 Jackie Miller #56981*
1998-1999 Jay Greger #37320*
1997-1998 Terry Seeley #46163
1996-1997 Jim Miller #34554
1995-1996 Janice Brzozowski #48090
1994-1995 Ken Novak #34507*
1993-1994 Mike Arons #18862
1992-1993 Hector Rivera #34398
1991-1992 Jerry Yawnick #38105*
1990-1991 Wallace Eccleston #29975*
1989-1990 Bob Neumann #33580*
1988-1989 Joe Steiner #27043
1987-1988 John Reiner #31599
1986-1987 Dick Thomas #22411*
1985-1986 Jim Rose #30909
1984-1985 Bob Mack #27857
1983-1984 Gary Stoltman #23614
1982-1983 Marty Tuohy #24500
1981-1982 George Tarby #25075*
1980-1981 Anthony Malik #18127*
1979-1980
1978-1979 Bob Phillips #18115*
1977-1978 William Mennen #16282
1976-1977 Dexter Graef #16177*
1975-1976 Dave Gati #16283
1974-1975 John Huss #13977
1973-1974 Jack Frew #15452
1972-1973 Rick Rodriguez #8279
1971-1972 Charles Schadle #7778*
1970-1971 Richard Indiveri #9209*
1969-1970 John Mattson #6198*
1968-1969 Robert Leath #7320*
*Deceased
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