Starting a debutante club...how?

[aouibitofred]

Hi there. I am looking for some insight and advice. I have two young daughters and would like for them to have the opportunity to debut.

I did not debut but attended Sweet Briar where many of my classmates did this. From what I can understand, debuts range from simple affairs (eg-being presented by the garden club) to all out bashes (eg-International Ball in NYC). I am told that, in some cases, it is not even about how much money you have but how long your family has been in the area.

I live in the Northeast; the nearest ball is The Cotillion in Boston. I am assuming that this one is for the "high end" debs.

I would love to start a "debutante club" but have no idea how. I did some online research and found this close to what I would like to accomplish

www.olddominioncotillion.org

I like how the girls actually go through a process and earn the right to debut.

Does anyone have any guidance for me?

PS: I am entering the Junior League this year and hope to meet some like minded ladies who might want to help me start something like this....