First Woman President of the Torrance Jaycees

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CollectionYour Story is the Peninsula's Story CollectionDate1987Description'I joined the Jaycees in 1985, right after the 1984 United States Supreme Court decision to allow women to the organization. In 1987, I became the first woman president of the Torrance Jaycees. This was the ceremony at Del Montes in Torrance. Photographed from left to right: John Moyer (immediate past president), Mary Alessandra-Cook (contributor) and Don Lee (former president). Location: Torrance'NotesYour Story is the Peninsula's Story scanning event February 24, 2019, Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.The Jaycees is also known as the United States Junior Chamber. The original title was the United State Junior Chamber of Commerce. The organization provides leadership and management training and skills for people between the ages of 18 and 40. The Torrance Jaycees was established in 1948.LanguageengResource Typestill imageHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar CodeYSPS05-05-09Restrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

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Geographic LocationTorrance (Calif.)SubjectUnited States JayceesPortraits, GroupTime Period1981-1990

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DonorAlessandra-Cook, Mary

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