Jenny Ferguson was our first president
She started us right, that is evident
Chartered May 2, 1947 with 32
Time passed by and our membership grew.

The club was energetic and couldn't wait to start
Blanche Denslow offered her store and we had a book cart.
The book cart earned money, year after year,
That money got our Senior Center in gear.

We wanted to help the youth of our town
so next, a Venture Club was found.
The home tour became an event every year,
"I have voted, have you?" tags began to appear.

The March of Dimes found the ladies taping the street,
The money was sticky, the results were real sweet.

That year we joined the annual Christmas parade,
We had lots of fun with the float that we made.
Also our Christmas breakfast became an occasion
With readings and songs in the old-time persuasion.

A Day at the Races was a winner for some,
The lunch and margaritas were strictly for fun.
The Rough Water Swim and Tennis Tournament began,
A hospital bed was part of the plan.
League House began, for ladies of limited means
The American Field Service answered some dreams.

The Vaudeville began with applause and a shout,
The money brought in, increase our clout.
Proceeds from vaudeville allowed us to start
Giving our scholarships to kids that were smart.

We helped Scrippadilly and sent kids to camp.
On softball and soccer we've left our stamp.
The Meals on Wheels program had really a need,
The tutoring project needed help to succeed.

Citizenship Awards for students began,
TAP was here for a lady's new plan.
The Avenue of Flags began to cover the street,
We needed an auditorium for our dancing feet

South of the border came up with a need,
The trees that we planted were started with seed.
The children were asking for help with their faces,
The operations were done in unusual places.

The San Diego Symphony and Senior Shuttle bus
were recipients of donations from us.

My Sisters' Closet began as a room,
Now it is there to eliminate gloom.

The Storefront is there for kids from the street
Thanksgiving dinner is our special treat.

Research in health care for women was lacking
We've given it help with our financial backing.
By providing grants to students in this field
Continuing research should be the yield.

Battered women and children had problems to solve
We filled bags with toiletries and became involved.

The Rape Crisis Center had needs not yet met,
We helped there with donations of brand new sweats.

Young girls were now in distress,
Their prom was here and they had no dress,
We collected shoes, purses and dresses,
and sent them to the Fairy Godmother's secret addresses.

These are the facts, I hope I haven't missed any
and just think, all this began with Jenny.

Ronda Landrum has been a member of SILJ since 1976 and was our president in 1979-80. A dedicated member, she is known for "perfect attendance" at our meetings!