The Junior League - Page 4

PhiMuLady150 · #1 02-06-2006, 10:51 PM

I recently moved back to NC (Henderson County) after living in Washington DC. In June of 2005, I was accepted (by application) into the provisional member class of the Junior League of Washington DC. Because I had akready amde the decision to move, I wrote the League a very nice letter thanking them for the invitation and explaining why I couldn't accept it. When I moved back, I sent an e-mail to the Junior League of Asheville asking about provisional membership but I never got any response. In December of 2005, I called The Junior League of Asheville (located in Buncombe County) and inquired if I was eligible because I lived in Henderson County and they said yes because it was the closest league to my residence. They also said they would send me more information. They never did. About four weeks ago, I discovered that they had the provisional application on their website, so I printed it, filled it out and sent it in. I called last Friday just to make sure they had gotten it, they had and I was told that the person in charge of the applications had been out of the office due to a death in the family and that she would be in contact sometime this week. I'm unfortunitly not the most patient person, and when I applied for provisional membership in DC, I didn't hear anything for almost 4 months. But I don't know a lot of people in Asheville/Hendersonville yet even though I've been here for almost a year so I am not sure how The Junior League of Asheville operates in terms of a timeline. Any advice? Besides being patient

Thank you,

Denise_DPhiE · #2 02-06-2006, 10:59 PM

Did you sit back and wait when you wanted to join a sorority? No, you took the active steps. You need to continue to do that - maybe drop an email to the chapter president.

I too had a similar experience. We had just moved to the area and I met the JL women at a townwide fair. The person who took my name was one of my husbands co-workers. She never put my sheet in the binder so I was not signed up in time for that year's provisional class. It wound up working out ok because the follwing year, I got a job closer to home and had more volunteer time. This is my first active year and I have been asked to consider chairing one of our fundraising committee next year.

I have met wonderful people. I hope you have a smilar experience!

Taualumna · #3 02-06-2006, 11:43 PM

If you don't hear back via email, phone them!

Good luck!

kdonline · #4 02-07-2006, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PhiMuLady150
I am not sure how The Junior League of Asheville operates in terms of a timeline. Any advice? Besides being patient

Call them, and ask them point blank, because you need to make sure your schedule allows you the time:

1) when are provisionals notified of their acceptance?
2) when does the provisional calendar start?

Thinking about it, you might've been able to transfer your provisional-ship from DC to Asheville. When I was on the Board of Directors for JLMiami, I recall a woman who requested to transfer before the year began.

FSUZeta · #5 02-07-2006, 06:55 PM

i think it depends on the individual league.

Rudey · #6 02-07-2006, 08:42 PM

Do the chapters provide pictures of their members?

I've heard there are some great breeders in the Junior League.

-Rudey
--GOTTA GO PUMP SOME IRON NOW!

FSUZeta · #7 02-07-2006, 09:35 PM

rudey, i believe you mean women of good breeding-not great breeding material.

Rudey · #8 02-07-2006, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FSUZeta
rudey, i believe you mean women of good breeding-not great breeding material.

No, no good breeders. Their genes and their breeding abilities will create competitive offspring.

-Rudey

PhiMuLady150 · #9 02-13-2006, 08:20 PM

So I sent in a follow up letter today saying that I knew my application had been received, more about why I was interested in joining and that I had had some trouble getting returned phone calls, etc.

We'll see what happens...

texas*princess · #10 02-13-2006, 08:21 PM

Best of luck PhiMuLady! Sounds like a great opportunity!

alum · #11 02-14-2006, 12:28 AM

I LOVED my time in Junior League. To Mr. ALum's corporate relocations, I affiliated with several associations across the US. They were all wonderful experiences!

PhiMuLady150 · #12 02-20-2006, 01:03 PM

I just got a call and e-mail saying that the new class will start in August. The current class will be done in May and I will be contacted in July about when the class starts. She said on the phone message that they would love to have me and that there isn't anything further I needed to do at this point.

Just wanted to let everyone know.

Thank you!

Taualumna · #13 02-20-2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PhiMuLady150
I just got a call and e-mail saying that the new class will start in August. The current class will be done in May and I will be contacted in July about when the class starts. She said on the phone message that they would love to have me and that there isn't anything further I needed to do at this point.

Just wanted to let everyone know.

Thank you!

That's great to hear!

OleMissGlitter · #14 02-20-2006, 02:13 PM

My mom and my aunts are sustaining members (I think that is the word) for the New Orleans Junior League. I thought about joining but since New Orleans is about 5 1/2 hours away it would be tough to participate. I had emailed the Memphis JL once but never heard back.

PhiMuLady150 · #15 02-20-2006, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OleMissGlitter
My mom and my aunts are sustaining members (I think that is the word) for the New Orleans Junior League. I thought about joining but since New Orleans is about 5 1/2 hours away it would be tough to participate. I had emailed the Memphis JL once but never heard back.

Maybe this will help: http://www.jlmemphis.org/?nd=join