The State Public Affairs Committee, also known as SPAC, is part of a statewide, non-partisan committee made up of representatives from each of the eight Junior Leagues in New Jersey who join together to take action on select state and national public issues.  Specifically, SPAC advocates for initiatives and legislation to improve the quality of life for women and children; improve the quality of education; and improve the environment.

SPAC selects public issues, concepts or legislation for study and action based on established guidelines.  Activities include: advocacy, education of member leagues, coalition building, lobbying and testifying before commissions and legislative committees.

On December 13, 2009 the the State Publice Affairs Committees (SPAC) from all eight New Jersey Junior Leagues held their annual "Legislative Luncheon" and invited the NJ League Presidents and President Elects to get together with our state representatives.   The goal is ensure that our political representatives know all about the wonderful things that the Junior League is doing in our state, to build relationships with our legislators (and their all important aides) and to bring those legislators from across the aisle together in the effort to assist women and children in our state without regard to party politics. 

The guests included: Sen. Tom Kean, Jr., Rene Trabert (Chief of Staff), Assemblypersons: Jon Bramnick (Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union); Grace Spencer (Hillside, Newark); Connie Wager (Bergen).  Also in attendance: Khalia Arthur (Sen. Nia Gill's Office), Cecilia Zalkind (Exec. Dir. Asso. for Children of NJ in Newark) and Margaret Rinckhoff (Constituent Rel. with Assw. Wagner.)

Topics included Human Trafficking, Chilhood Obesity and Cord Blood Donations

To learn more, visit the Junior Leagues of New Jersey SPAC website