Teaneck-Englewood & Vicinity Club

Teaneck-Englewood & Vicinity Club History

 The Teaneck-Englewood & Vicinity Club was organized by Florence A Holmes and chartered in October 1963. From its inception, this club has been vigorous and active in community affairs, with particular emphasis on scholarship assistance to the youth in our communities. Our Annual Founder’s Day Observance enables us to set aside a special time to honor our Founders by recognizing members of our community who exemplify noteworthy qualities and accomplishments.  Our Founders were focused, highly committed and courageous women with the determination to make a difference. We are grateful to all of them. 

 This NANBPW Club has distinguished itself through its contribution and commitment to the betterment of life through our local and international service Programs. Teaneck-Englewood & Vicinity Club has presented numerous programs and received acclaim from our national organization and local community organizations. The program focus for NANBPWC is L.E.T.S. (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Service which includes Health, Education, Employment and Economic Development.)  The Teaneck-Englewood & Vicinity Club has presented numerous programs to and for the community. Some of its initiatives include: 2020 Census, Angel Food Network, Backpacks for homeless students, “Buy with Pride” Directory of African American Businesses, Cell Phone Basics, Center for Food Action, Community Businesses List, Community Health and Fitness, Domestic Violence, Dress for Success, Emergency Preparedness, Entrepreneurship, Finance for Teens, Financial Planning, Google Docs training, Human Trafficking, One Warm Coat initiative, Power of our Dollars, Ride to Vote, Roberts Rules of Order, Save our Sisters, Scholarship Portfolio, Supermarket gift cards for needy families, “The Presence and Contributions of African Americans in Bergen County” booklet, Triple Negative Breast Cancer,  Voter Registration, Women Survivor’s Big Hat Tea. The Teaneck-Englewood and Vicinity Club has mentored two National Presidents, Jacquelyn Gates Shipe and the current NANBPWC, Inc. National President, Sherelle Carper. Two members were elected as national officers and two members have been appointed as national chairpersons of pertinent committees.  

We are a strong dynamic group of 21st Century Women continuing to look forward to greater service and success.

Charter Members

Jennie McLaughlin
Julia Reese
Janie Roberts
Elnora Smith
Marilyn Smith
Larainetta Stennett
Mabel Tally
Grace White
R. Carolyn Witherspoon