The Junior League

BadSquirrelBeta · #1 08-28-2006, 12:53 AM

Our League season is starting again soon. This year I will be one of the members helping with the new member educational classes. We have an apartment complex we assist with that has an after school program and mentoring program as well as a mother mentoring program for a local womens' center. There are also "Done in a Day" projects we support. A couple of weeks ago League volunteers worked on the school house project where kids in the community were given school supplies and donated clothes. We helped over 1700 kids. It was really fun but a lot of hard work that day.

The League seems to bring in members here on word of mouth. Our membership fees aren't too bad at $120/year. We have a requirement of 6 General Meetings/year and one shift at both the spring and winter fundraiser projects. The spring Gift and Garden event is very popular.

As my kids get bigger and away from league sports, going onto select teams, I am hoping to become more active with the League. I think I will really enjoy my assignment this year in membership.

BadSquirrelBeta · #2 09-30-2006, 12:38 AM

Are any of you on the Cookbook committee for your League? I need some direction/suggestions/how you set your book up, etc., etc. Anything you can offer will certainly be appreciated!

jhujenn · #3 09-30-2006, 09:19 AM

I was in the past. Feel free to shoot a PM with your specific questions. I will help with what I can.

BadSquirrelBeta · #4 09-30-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jhujenn

I was in the past. Feel free to shoot a PM with your specific questions. I will help with what I can.

Will do! Are you still an Active?

jhujenn · #5 09-30-2006, 11:54 AM

Technically yes, but I'm a non-resident active.

blueangel · #6 09-30-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BadSquirrelBeta

Our League season is starting again soon. This year I will be one of the members helping with the new member educational classes. We have an apartment complex we assist with that has an after school program and mentoring program as well as a mother mentoring program for a local womens' center. There are also "Done in a Day" projects we support. A couple of weeks ago League volunteers worked on the school house project where kids in the community were given school supplies and donated clothes. We helped over 1700 kids. It was really fun but a lot of hard work that day.

The League seems to bring in members here on word of mouth. Our membership fees aren't too bad at $120/year. We have a requirement of 6 General Meetings/year and one shift at both the spring and winter fundraiser projects. The spring Gift and Garden event is very popular.

As my kids get bigger and away from league sports, going onto select teams, I am hoping to become more active with the League. I think I will really enjoy my assignment this year in membership.

Our league had a wonderful new member education program. We have a "road rally" where the provisionals are driven some of the sites of the projects. There are also guest speakers... and then a new member project to work on. My class helped redecorate and spruce up a home for displaced children.

cutie_cat_4ever · #7 09-30-2006, 10:00 PM

I'm wondering with me being 23, would it be too young for me to join? But I would really want to help out and do some volunteering work

all they listed was to be at least 22

jhujenn · #8 09-30-2006, 10:05 PM

I would say you would be fine. The majority of members will probably be a little older, but I never found a problem relating with the women in my league.

BadSquirrelBeta · #9 10-01-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cutie_cat_4ever

I'm wondering with me being 23, would it be too young for me to join? But I would really want to help out and do some volunteering work

all they listed was to be at least 22

Cutie,

Are you still an active with your GLO? I know you state you are 23 but I don't know when you pledged, what year in school you are, etc, etc.

Assuming you are an alum, that would be great if you could consider joining. If you are still a Collegiate with all the collegiate obligations of soroity membership it may be a lot on your plate. (I get the feeling though this isn't the case).

My provisional class had mostly women in their early 30's. Maybe an older 20-something. But, I didn't feel out of place or anything with my class. We were all pretty close with each other when it came to families, jobs, etc., etc. All in all it has been a good experience.

If anything I certainly encourage you to check out any informational nights, etc, they may have. Then you can get a feel for who may be in your Provisional class.

jhujenn · #10 10-01-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BadSquirrelBeta

Cutie,

Are you still an active with your GLO? I know you state you are 23 but I don't know when you pledged, what year in school you are, etc, etc.

Assuming you are an alum, that would be great if you could consider joining. If you are still a Collegiate with all the collegiate obligations of soroity membership it may be a lot on your plate. (I get the feeling though this isn't the case).

My provisional class had mostly women in their early 30's. Maybe an older 20-something. But, I didn't feel out of place or anything with my class. We were all pretty close with each other when it came to families, jobs, etc., etc. All in all it has been a good experience.

If anything I certainly encourage you to check out any informational nights, etc, they may have. Then you can get a feel for who may be in your Provisional class.

She's not in a GLO.

cutie_cat_4ever · #11 10-01-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BadSquirrelBeta

Cutie,

Are you still an active with your GLO? I know you state you are 23 but I don't know when you pledged, what year in school you are, etc, etc.

Assuming you are an alum, that would be great if you could consider joining. If you are still a Collegiate with all the collegiate obligations of soroity membership it may be a lot on your plate. (I get the feeling though this isn't the case).

My provisional class had mostly women in their early 30's. Maybe an older 20-something. But, I didn't feel out of place or anything with my class. We were all pretty close with each other when it came to families, jobs, etc., etc. All in all it has been a good experience.

If anything I certainly encourage you to check out any informational nights, etc, they may have. Then you can get a feel for who may be in your Provisional class.

Nope I'm not in a GLO =)
Age was one thing that I was worry about, being too young in the league and such. I serached through the section's website and they have a informational session for potential new members for Spring (apparently I miss the one in fall) So I will check out and see =) but thanks for the advice =)

blueangel · #12 10-01-2006, 09:44 PM

It really depends on the Jr. League. Some tend to scew younger.. some a bit older. There's usually a good mix. Give it a try.. you may like it, you may not.

BadSquirrelBeta · #13 10-02-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cutie_cat_4ever

Nope I'm not in a GLO =)
Age was one thing that I was worry about, being too young in the league and such. I serached through the section's website and they have a informational session for potential new members for Spring (apparently I miss the one in fall) So I will check out and see =) but thanks for the advice =)

Cutie--Now that the GLO status is established.

Try the League. If the Provisional classes haven't actually started you might still be able to get in now. It varies from League to League.

Another thing you might want to do is see if they have any winter events coming up--like a gift show for the holidays or something public. Then you can meet some of the members and let them know you are interested. I don't know if you need a sponsor for your League or not, but this would be a great way for you to get a feel for the make up of the League.

We have had ladies want to join after seeing us in action during our annual schoolhouse clothing and supply drive. This year we were able to send 2007 kids from pre-K to HS to school with adequeate supplies and 3 new-to-them outfits, new socks and new underwear.

Good luck! I really hope it works out for you!! And, you have such an advantage going in as a younger member--your required Active years will be taken care of before you are into your 30's. I'll be a Sustainer close to age 40since I took a leave last year.

cutie_cat_4ever · #14 10-02-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BadSquirrelBeta

Cutie--Now that the GLO status is established.

Try the League. If the Provisional classes haven't actually started you might still be able to get in now. It varies from League to League.

Another thing you might want to do is see if they have any winter events coming up--like a gift show for the holidays or something public. Then you can meet some of the members and let them know you are interested. I don't know if you need a sponsor for your League or not, but this would be a great way for you to get a feel for the make up of the League.

We have had ladies want to join after seeing us in action during our annual schoolhouse clothing and supply drive. This year we were able to send 2007 kids from pre-K to HS to school with adequeate supplies and 3 new-to-them outfits, new socks and new underwear.

Good luck! I really hope it works out for you!! And, you have such an advantage going in as a younger member--your required Active years will be taken care of before you are into your 30's. I'll be a Sustainer close to age 40since I took a leave last year.

That sounds like a great idea to go to one of their drives

I know they are having a winter clothing drive soon, so hopefully I can get a feel of who they are

thanks a lot for the wishes~ I'm actually looking forward to it!

BadSquirrelBeta · #15 10-01-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

Our league had a wonderful new member education program. We have a "road rally" where the provisionals are driven some of the sites of the projects. There are also guest speakers... and then a new member project to work on. My class helped redecorate and spruce up a home for displaced children.

The "road rally" is a great idea! I am actually going to suggest that for our spring provisional classes. We already have the schedule set for our fall classes coming up. We have some very neat ladies looking to join The League. I am excited!!