The Papillon Junior Woman's Club is a member of the

Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs.

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     The Papillion Junior Woman's Club was organized and federated in 1936. From 1936-1946 the club met at members' homes, and in 1947, with 41 members, started meeting at the Papillion Fire Hall. Various projects were with the Red Cross for swimming lessons, the town board for a summer recreation program, and the school board for playground equipment. During the 1950s membership was in the 40-45 range and one main project was advocacy for a city owned swimming pool. 

     The 1960s found membership growing and fundraising increased. Smorgasbords and style shows were held to fund various city and community projects. The club donated to many State and Junior projects such as March of Dimes, CARE, HOPE, a Scholarship for the Teacher of the Exceptional Child, and Stamps for Wounded Veterans. It was in 1964 that the first pieces were purchased for a Nativity Scene for City Park, and five years later the set was completed. This project continues today, with pieces refurnished and replaced along the way. During the 1960s and 1970s many members served at the county, district and state levels, and during the 1970s the membership grew to 60-70 members. 

     In 1976 club members were very active with the production of the city history for the bicentennial. That year also marked the 40th year of the Papillion Junior Woman's Club, with the club contributing to the opening of the Midlands Community Hospital. During the 80s the club continued with projects that had been started years before, such as Arbor Day tree planting, the Kiddie Parade, Library Story Hour, Bingo at Papillion Manor, Red Cross Bloodmobile, Immunization Clinic and Panda. In April of 1986 the club celebrated their 50th anniversary with a program hosted by all the active past presidents. 

     In the 1990s the club started sponsoring tables at the Papillion Foundation Fundraiser at the Old German Christmas, also collecting for a needy family and helping with Child Protective Services. The annual Salad Luncheon and Style Show and a Funnel Cake booth at the annual Papillion Days were the big fundraisers. The club gave a $500 scholarship to a PLHS girl graduate whose criteria included volunteer hours. They also continued to support Sophomore Pilgrimage and Legislative Day. 

     In 2006 the club celebrated their 70th anniversary with a lunch and program. It was in the 2000s that the club gave up the annual Salad Luncheon and Style Show for a new Duck Derby fundraiser held during Papillion Days. New projects were the collecting of pop tops for the Ronald McDonald House and members hosting dinner there twice a year for residents. They also became involved in Empowering Women and Domestic Violence Awareness, supporting York RTC and the Safe Haven Shelter.