Background
Vrooman, Joan Jefferson was born on October 6, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in United States, 1951, naturalized, 62. Daughter of Arthur Richard and Ivy Lillian (Umpleby) Jefferson.
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Joan Jefferson Vrooman
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Joan Jefferson Vrooman, Canadian editor, free-lance writer. Named Woman of Achievement Cortland County Women, 1985. Board directors Cortland County Chamber of C., 1976—1978; advisory board Aid to Women Victims of Violence, Cortland, 1978; counselor Finger Lakes Association, Penn Yan, New York, since 1980; board directors 1890 House Museum, Cortland, 1984—1989; sec.1988 89; Member of Zonta (board directors since 1978).
Education
ARCT, Royal Conservatory Music,-Toronto, 1946. Student, Victoria College of Toronto University, 1947—1951.
Career
Community living editor Cortland Standard Printing Company, (New York ), 1962—1989. Board directors, president County Communications Council, Cortland, 1970—1980.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Cortland County Chamber of C., 1976—1978. Advisory board Aid to Women Victims of Violence, Cortland, 1978. Counselor Finger Lakes Association, Penn Yan, New York, since 1980.
Board directors 1890 House Museum, Cortland, 1984—1989. Sec.1988 89; Member of Zonta (board directors since 1978).
Connections
Married Gerald Willard Ames, August 11, 1952 (divorced 1962). Children: Susan D., Michael G., Dianne E., Kathleen E. Married William Chester Vrooman, August 24, 1963.
4 stepchildren.
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Nationality
Canadian -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Career
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1962 - 1989
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1970 - 1980
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1970 - 1980