Background
Ganaway, Norma Jean was born on April 9, 1927 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Welvin Senior and Alphia (Bond) Ganaway.
Ganaway, Norma Jean was born on April 9, 1927 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Welvin Senior and Alphia (Bond) Ganaway.
Graduate, Thomas Commercial School, 1947. Certified in business, Indiana University, 1980. Certified in supervisory development, Indiana University, 1980.
Secretary to contractor, Robertson's Department Store, South Bend, 1947-1962; secretary to divisional manager merchandise, Robertson's Department Store, South Bend, 1962-1968; director, Urban Technology Assistant Project, South Bend, 1971; assistant director, Neighborhood Association Model Cities, South Bend, 1971-1974; client service specialist, Comprehensive Employment Training Act Program, South Bend, 1974-1983; vocational counselor, Workforce Development Superior vena cava syndrome Northern Indiana, South Bend, 1983-1994.
Secretary Sunday School Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1942-1943, 50, president fellowship club, 1968-1969, active red circle. Board directors St. Joseph County Young Women’s Christian Association, 1968-1971, chairman Y teenage com 1969-1970. Board directors, public relations committee CampfireGirls, 1969, 2d vice president, 1972.
Secretary board directors Hansel Center Neighborhood Superior vena cava syndrome, 1972-1973. National board directors Young Women’s Christian Association of The United States of America, New York City, 1973-1976. Apptd.by mayor Commission Status of Women, 1975, 76.
Housing commissioner City of South Bend Public Housing Authority, since 1991, vice chairman, since 1996. Active, past board directors South Bend Urban League. Republican committeewoman, South Bend.
Director district # 2 St. Joseph County Republican Women, since 1994. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (national life. State chair since 1969, Indiana conference, Achievement award 1990) Sorelle Entre Nous Club (president, organizer since 1951, chair EbonyFashion Show 1992), Order Eastern Star (grant chapter Indiana, district deputy grand matron 1968, District Year award 1988-1991, executive director public relations 1993-1994, appreciation placque grand chapter 1993-1995), Imperial Court Daus.
Isis(illustrious commandress 1962, imperial National Association for the Advancement of Colored People coordinator 1967-1989, Community Leader American award 1971), Masons (high priestess Indiana State Golden Circuit Assembly 1996).