User:Edstat/Patricia Sawilowsky

Patricia Audrey Sawilowsky (nee Ram) (born 1930), has dedicated her life to serving the public through holding offices in social and professional organizations, and her chosen employment positions.

Jaycees
Jaycees (United States Junior Chamber) is a non-profit corporation established in 1920 to develop leadership skills via service to the public. The Jaycess fundraising efforts supports many charitable organizations, and they have built hospitals, parks, and playgrounds. Sawilowsky served as the president of the Aiken, South Carolina chapter of the Jaycee's Women's auxiliary (JCetts)(her husband, Jacob Jack Sawilowsky, 1930 - 1980, served as president of the Aiken Jaycees as well), and as the president of the state of South Carolina JCetts in 1964.

International Toastmistress
Toastmistress (an independent organization not affiliated with Toastmasters International) is a world-wide nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to train people in leadership roles. It was reincorporated under the name of International Training in Communication (ITC). Sawilowsky joined the St. Petersburg, Florida club in 1969. She served as president of the local chapter; president of the 1st Council area; president of the Sunshine Region including the states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and the Bahamas (1978-1979); and international convention chair (1988).

During her membership, she won the Toast Mistress Club of St. Petersburg, Florida Speech contests multiple times (1969, 1971, 1973), and placed 2nd place in the regional speech contest.

American Business Women's Association
Sawilowsky was named Woman of the Year (1977) by the St. Petersburg, Florida Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, an organization incorporated in 1949 of businesswomen from diverse occupations that provides opportunities for professional growth through leadership and education.

Jewish War Veterans Women's Auxiliary
Sawilowsky was awarded medals by the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary Florida Chapter from 1993 - 1997 for her leadership in various initiatives, including


 * Child Welfare
 * Mental Health
 * Americanism
 * Hospital

She was honored as the Florida Chapter Woman of Valor in 2002. She served as President of the Broward/Palm Beach County Ladies Auxiliary of Jewish War Veterans in 2002-2003, and is the Junior Vice-President and Senior Vice-President-elect of the National JWV Ladies Auxiliary.

Plantation Unit of Parliamentarians
Sawilowsky is a board member of the Plantation (Broward County) chapter of the non-profit National Association of Parliamentarians. The NAP began in 1930 and has a membership of over 3,500 parliamentarians.

March of Dimes and American Heart Association
Sawilowsky served as Executive Director of the National Foundation of March of Dimes St. Petersburg, Florida chapter. She was honored in 1981 by Pinellas County Schools for her service to the community. She also served as Executive Director of the American Heart Association in St. Petersburg and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She raised millions of dollars for these two charities.