BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Jean Kelly (President)
Jean is married, with two grown sons. She began attending Council meetings as a child with her mother, selling donuts after Mass to aid the missions. As an adult Jean helped found the St. Mary’s Christian Women’s group at the request of her pastor and served as President. Jean was Milwaukee Province Director and ACCW Treasurer. She serves on the Pastoral Council, organizes food and volunteers for the monthly parish Community Meal Program, is a small group facilitator for a weekly Bible Study and teaches confirmation classes. She loves to garden, play golf and travel.
Pat Voohes (President Elect)
I am proud to say I am a member of NCCW and passionate about the work we do. We are women of faith reflecting God’s joy in our service and desire for justice. For 38 years I have been an active member of council serving on all levels. My history with council enables me to understand our past; identify the realities of our present; enhances my ability to increase our growth and guide NCCW into the future so we may celebrate 100 years and beyond. As President-elect I will continue my servant leader philosophy to enrich the lives of our members, build on what our leadership has worked so hard to attain, and with God’s help pursue opportunities for us to create a more just and caring world. If elected, I will use my strong faith, sense of community, education, and God-given leadership skills to help NCCW prosper in the next century.
I am proud to say I am a member of NCCW and passionate about the work we do. We are women of faith reflecting God’s joy in our service and desire for justice. For 38 years I have been an active member of council serving on all levels. My history with council enables me to understand our past; identify the realities of our present; enhances my ability to increase our growth and guide NCCW into the future so we may celebrate 100 years and beyond. As President-elect I will continue my servant leader philosophy to enrich the lives of our members, build on what our leadership has worked so hard to attain, and with God’s help pursue opportunities for us to create a more just and caring world. If elected, I will use my strong faith, sense of community, education, and God-given leadership skills to help NCCW prosper in the next century.
Traci Janis (Secretary)
I have served at all levels of Council which gives me a strong knowledge base of all aspects of our Council. I am a support specialist at a national investment firm. My position requires that all client interactions be accurately and sufficiently documented to meet legal, regulatory, and firm compliance requirements. I have advanced skills in Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook. Serving clients has given me the necessary skills to prioritize and organize. By utilizing my skills and qualifications 'I will be able to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of NCCW Secretary in such a manner as to uphold those duties as per our Bylaws and any others directed to me.
I have served at all levels of Council which gives me a strong knowledge base of all aspects of our Council. I am a support specialist at a national investment firm. My position requires that all client interactions be accurately and sufficiently documented to meet legal, regulatory, and firm compliance requirements. I have advanced skills in Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook. Serving clients has given me the necessary skills to prioritize and organize. By utilizing my skills and qualifications 'I will be able to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of NCCW Secretary in such a manner as to uphold those duties as per our Bylaws and any others directed to me.
Rose Martinet (Treasurer)
Rose Martinet has been a member of the Council of Catholic Women for more than 35 years. She has served on CCW boards in many capacities, including as President, and has attended every national convention and assembly since 1998. She has been President of Friends of NCCW for WUCWO since 2011 and is currently a member of the NCCW Service Commission. Rose and her husband, Joe, have three grown children and three grandchildren. She also has a BA with a minor in Speech Communications. Sheila Hopkins (Past President)
For nearly 40 years, Sheila has participated in the various rings of Council and has worked for the Church for over 25 years. After more than a decade as the Director of Social Concerns/Respect Life for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Sheila recently retired. In 2014 she was awarded the “People of Life” Award by the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities for years of dedicated service to the Church and to upholding the dignity of life. Sheila and her husband, Maury, have been married 45 years and are parents of three children, two of whom are married, with three grandchildren. They are avid sports fans, cheering for their alma mater, Florida State University.
Maribeth Stewart Blogoslawski ( Past President)
Maribeth is the NCCW representative to the WUCWO Board (2010-2018) and serves as WUCWO Vice President General (2014-2018). She was NCCW’s Province Director for the Archdiocese of Hartford and served on the International Commission and the Finance Committee. She has served as the Hartford ACCW President and Treasurer. She has served as the New Haven CCW President, Treasurer, and publisher of quarterly newsletter for members. She is a catechist, sacristan, extraordinary minister for communion, and Caregiver coordinator for her parish and is a Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Maribeth is the NCCW representative to the WUCWO Board (2010-2018) and serves as WUCWO Vice President General (2014-2018). She was NCCW’s Province Director for the Archdiocese of Hartford and served on the International Commission and the Finance Committee. She has served as the Hartford ACCW President and Treasurer. She has served as the New Haven CCW President, Treasurer, and publisher of quarterly newsletter for members. She is a catechist, sacristan, extraordinary minister for communion, and Caregiver coordinator for her parish and is a Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
