Re: Junior League
 

Sustainers are League members who've "served their time." ;) The Junior League of Miami (JLM) doesn't have an age requirement anymore to go sustaining; it's now based on # of years as an Active. I became a sustainer last year, or the year before last..I can't remember? And I'm not 40.

The JLM has also started taking Provisionals in the spring.

Provisionals just have to attend more meetings & do their own community service project. They also might be required to volunteer at League functions...but it's so flexible.

It all depends on the League you're joining.

It certainly has that reputation. Though I know some members in Pittsburgh and they certainly don't fit the profile.

KD had partnered with Junior League in some way, but then I never heard anything about it. Wonder why......

Annie, do you have any clue?

JLW
 

I'm bumping this because I attended a "Prospective Member Meeting" for the Junior League of Washington last evening. I was a bit overwelmed especially when they annouced at the end that they had 2800 members and could only take a class of 300 and had 96 spots left that would be filled on a "first come, first serve" basis. (130 girls came to this session and the same amount came last session and they still have one more session) I went ahead and filled in my member contract and paid my dues. However, I won't know until this summer if I am in the class, wait listed or in a potential "2nd class" they may form since they had "an influx" of applications this year. I'm a little nervous but I guess if it's meant to happen, it's meant to happen. So if people could send good vibes my way that would be great! Thanks!

Adrianne, I had no idea the JL was even active in Washington. You'll have to tell me next time they're recruiting. You know, when you're on the other side. :)

Seriously, though, I'm sure you'll be welcomed in with open arms. Don't forget to let us know when it happens!

Another thought
 

I don't know where either of you are located in DC, but there is also a Junior League of Northern Virginia which takes members from Northern Virginia as well as Maryland and DC. I will be a second year active next year and have enjoyed my experience. We have our meetings at Tysons Corner, but some of the volunteer opportunities are in Arlington. We work with homeless and at risk children as our focus area. The requirements are less as well.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, PhiMuLady!!

I had a wonderful new member year (some Leagues still use "provisional". I guess they're not required to use "new member" by the Association of Junior Leagues International) last year and I'm just about wrapping up my first active year! You'll have a GREAT TIME! :)

The Junior League of Washington was my chapter. Congratulations!

While I miss the volunteering and the people I met in my placement I do not miss the politics at all. The rules change year after year so be wary that one policy you love may change the following year.

A Capital Collection -- the big fundraiser in the winter time -- right before Christmas is fabulous and Tossed & Found, the rummage sale in the spring is great.

Take advantage of all you can.

While I lived in the suburbs and bitched about having to trek "all the way" into the city, I did like having an excuse to get out and meander in Georgetown.

Keep us posted.

Any idea what placement you will choose?

Out of curiosity, how often does the JL usually meet? I know it will probably vary from chapter to chapter, but I'm just looking for an average or your area I guess :)

JLNV meets once a month and your committee varies on how often it meets.

After your provisional year..

I am a member of JLB (Boston).

Active Status:
Meet once a month within our volunteer group and have a 24 hour (though it depends on the project/committee you are on) volunteer requirement and 8 hours of training credits.

As an active you also have to work the Show House or you can pay ($100.00) a shift.

Attend 2 GM.

Active II status: (after five years as an active).
Are responsible for 24 hours minimum on a committee and 4 hours minimum of training credits.

They do not have to staff the Show House.

Attend 1 GM.

What's the age limit like? And isn't it kind of like COB -- you have to know someone who's already in to get an invite?

Many leagues no longer have upper age limits. The youngest one usually can join depends on the league. It usually runs between 18-22, although the New York league allows 16 and 17 year olds to join, according to their website. New Members are usually between 28-35.

I guess it's kind of like COB. One of this year's new members commented that the information meeting we had felt like rush to her.

i served and provisionaled in des moines iowa.
one general meeting a month

Re: The Junior League
 

im a member of the league in baltimore. we are not as selectiveas other chapters but from what i have heard new member requirements are similar.

If I wanted to find out more about the Washington, DC JL, what would I need to do?