The History of the Roseau chapter of the Women of Today
Compiled by Mary Bergland - January 1997
Fall 1949 – the first MN Mrs. Jaycees chapter was formed
1968-69 - The first Roseau Mrs. Jaycees chapter was formed. Your husband had to be a member of the Jaycee chapter in order for the wife to join the Mrs. Jaycee chapter.
May 1979 – Name change occurred so that any female, single, married, divorcée from the age of 18 to 40 could join. The name was now Jaycee Women.
July 1, 1985 – A name change occurred again because of a Supreme Court ruling that stated we must accept men into the organization. We disagreed and changed our name to MN Women of Today. The state president at the time of this name change was Susan Schuler of Grygla/Gatzke chapter.
Present – Today the Roseau Chapter remains solid and strong.