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.
OUR 2024-2025 SLOGAN
2023-2025 Year End Report
by NJ JCI President Ria Serrano
As I end my two term as President of the NJ JCI Senate, I reflect with gratitude on the journey we’ve shared. These past two years have been filled with meaningful activities, thoughtful conversations, and countless moments of growth—not just for me personally, but for our board and our Senate community. It has been a true honor to serve, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together.
I want to especially thank all of you who have so generously shared your wisdom and experience with me and my board. Your guidance has been invaluable, providing us with the foundation and encouragement we needed to lead with purpose and clarity. Your support helped shape our direction and ensured that we remained rooted in the values of service, leadership, and camaraderie.
As I transition out of this role, I do so with a full heart and deep appreciation for each of you. Thank you for trusting me, for walking alongside me, and for helping make these two years impactful and memorable. I look forward to continuing to serve in new ways and supporting the next chapter of the NJ JCI Senate with the same commitment and enthusiasm.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Acknowledgements and Appreciations
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