Junior League - Page 2

abaici · #16 07-17-2006, 09:37 PM

I'm extremely interested in JL. I plan on attending an orientation next month. I was concerned about the possible resistance to diversity. However, after seeing this thread and speaking to sorors that are members, I'm feeling pretty good about it.

eveready1908 · #17 07-17-2006, 09:44 PM

Go for it Soror, I'm a member here in Atlanta and I love it! I thought the same thing at first with regards to diversity, but it's proven to be a wonderful experience.

SKEEphistAKAte · #18 07-17-2006, 10:03 PM

Definitely go Soror. I love the League. I felt a little out of place at first because you could count the number of black members on one hand. But I told myself that I'd better get used to that going into the legal field. The ladies were all very outgoing and welcoming. I realized that I had alot more in common with "them" than I'd known.

They will love the fact that you are in a sorority, lol.

f8nacn · #19 07-17-2006, 10:25 PM

The next class in my area is in January of 2007...the fall course deadline was June 30th...seems like a great organization...committed to volunteerism (if thats a legitimate word).

SKEEphistAKAte · #20 07-17-2006, 11:02 PM

^^ "Fall course deadline"? It isn't registration for a university. Stop org jocking.

f8nacn · #21 07-17-2006, 11:04 PM

I was reading the website and that's what it said. I have no interest in Junior League....(at this time)....just posting the information that I read...wow.

futurestar1 · #22 07-18-2006, 12:36 PM

In May I left provisional status and became an active. I got my first choice for placement, and I am really looking forward to working on this committee. My goal is to chair it next year, but I think I have some stiff competition.

My favorite thing about the League is how we do our programming. I appreciate that we do not hold programs forever. Instead, we create self sustaining programs so that our partnering organizations can eventually support the program themselves.

I can't wait for fall kick off (especially since I will have completed 50% of my annual requirements by September)

ykimber · #23 07-18-2006, 06:26 PM

I have been researching the Junior League for about a year now. In my area the League is composed of zero minority. However, a friend and I plan to diversify the League.

DST_philoso4 · #24 08-03-2006, 02:38 PM

I'm a member, it is a GREAT organization and they do A LOT of service for the community especially children! they are excellent fundraisers.

DST_philoso4 · #25 08-03-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

Definitely go Soror. I love the League. I felt a little out of place at first because you could count the number of black members on one hand. But I told myself that I'd better get used to that going into the legal field. The ladies were all very outgoing and welcoming. I realized that I had alot more in common with "them" than I'd known.

They will love the fact that you are in a sorority, lol.

Are you a Law Student? I start Law School in September [5th to be exact] and there are VERY few Blacks, less than 10%, but I guess that's the "price you pay" for Tier 1. I didn't feel out of place at all inthe League. I was just excited to be in yet another organization so firmly committed to service. But then again, I guess I"m used to it, I was the only Black girl in my high school class.

jhujenn · #26 08-03-2006, 02:51 PM

Jumping in. My provisional year our league president was also a member of AKA. She's a great lady and really involved with the both the league and AKA.

darling1 · #27 08-03-2006, 09:19 PM

i can finally say that i am a member of the jlw. i just got my first eblast and i am very excited about this league. they do great work in the metro area!!!

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Originally Posted by jhujenn

Jumping in. My provisional year our league president was also a member of AKA. She's a great lady and really involved with the both the league and AKA.

jhujenn · #28 08-03-2006, 10:40 PM

Is this the Junior League of Washington?

darling1 · #29 08-04-2006, 06:51 AM

yuppers.

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Originally Posted by jhujenn

Is this the Junior League of Washington?

gamma_girl52 · #30 08-04-2006, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by darling1

i can finally say that i am a member of the jlw. i just got my first eblast and i am very excited about this league. they do great work in the metro area!!!

Congratulations!!

I still want to join but I am going to have to wait for awhile...