She is also still actively involved in the Madison Branch of the American Association of University Women. The AAUW, which began in 1881, is the nation's leading advocate for promoting education and equity for women and girls. She co-chairs the annual book sale to support AAUW's scholarship program.

"This was my college club," she said. "I was helped years back with a very nice fellowship that helped get me through library school, so I think it's only fair that I help others. I still enjoy being a part of this phenomenal group of women."

Although Adamczyk lives, works and volunteers in Madison, she also travels to Dover each week to attend St. John's Episcopal Church, where she is the third generation to volunteer for some of the much-needed tasks that help the church.

"When I was young, I was part of the youth group, the junior altar guild and the choir," she said. "Now I help by occasionally making baked ziti for the Dover Soup Kitchen, participate in the making and selling pasties (a pastry that is traditionally filled with meat, potato and onion), and I also work on the church newsletter."

Sense of satisfaction
Adamcyzk said volunteering gives her a great sense of satisfaction that she has helped someone.

"I think it's important to volunteer. I've had many wonderful experiences," she said. "It was part of the ethic of our family. My parents and grandparents were always involved in doing something for others."

At holiday time, Adamcyzk also goes caroling with other members of St. John's Episcopal Church.

"During the holiday season, I go caroling to shut-ins," she said. "Although we're only at each house for a short time, they look forward to seeing us because we provide them with a bit of cheer."

A fair amount of the volunteering she has done at all of these organizations also involves fundraising, which she said is vital these days.

"I would encourage everyone to volunteer, especially the young generation," Adamcyzk said. "It's important to expand yourself as well as to help others, and it's a great way to meet people."

One of the people Adamcyzk met through her volunteer efforts at the Madison Rotary Club is her husband, Joe. This year they will celebrate eight years of marriage.

For more information on the Madison Rotary Club, visit www.rotaryclubofmadisonnj.org.

For more information on St. John's Episcopal Church, visit stjohns-dover.dioceseofnewark.org.

For more information on American Association of University Women, visit www.aauw.org.