The Junior League - Page 8

BadSquirrelBeta · #**106** 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.

blueangel · #**107** 10-01-2006, 10:17 AM

Bad Squirrel:

It was a really good introduction because it gave you an idea as to what projects you could work on. They did that in the morning.. then they had a lunch for us, and some guest speakers.

The first speaker talked about organizational skills and the second was from toastmasters. It was kind of funny, because the non-toastmaster gave a better talk than the toastmaster!

The organizer was so good, I hired her to help me organize my home office. She was super.

jhujenn · #**108** 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 · #**109** 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 · #**110** 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.

jhujenn · #**111** 10-01-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Xidelt

I'm confused...you said you dropped out of the Junior League in your area, yet you keep talking about your wonderful experiences and the projects "your" league works on. Did you transfer your provisional membership? Is a provisional able to transfer during their class? As I read this thread, I was under the impression you weren't a member of a League.

The question still remains.

BadSquirrelBeta · #**112** 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 · #**113** 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!

valkyrie · #**114** 10-05-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

I was a provisional last year and dropped out. I didn't care for it at all.

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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.

So did you drop out or are you a member of Junior League? If you did drop out, why are you referring to "our" league and "we" and "my class" in your post?

blueangel · #**115** 10-05-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

So did you drop out or are you a member of Junior League? If you did drop out, why are you referring to "our" league and "we" and "my class" in your post?

You're not going to make a very good detective. I've already been up front about the fact that I dropped out. You are quite obsessed with me aren't you. I'm flattered!

"Our" Junior League has a wonderful program, (just as "our" fire department is wonderful, even though I'm not a member but it serves my community as does the Jr. League).

I was quite impressed with the work of "our" league.. and the provisional new member training was outstanding! But the League wasn't for me. I don't like sitting through long business meetings. That was my main gripe. They were required, and they went on and on and on ad naseum.

Now, I'll let you get back to searching my posts. Have fun!

virgo921 · #**116** 05-21-2007, 10:53 AM

sorry to hear some people have had bad experiences with the Junior Leage, especially JLW. I'm wrapping up my first active year and I have had a great time. We just closed the recruitment cycle for the 07-08 year and interest continues to be VERY high.

Still BLUTANG · #**117** 05-21-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by virgo921

sorry to hear some people have had bad experiences with the Junior Leage, especially JLW. I'm wrapping up my first active year and I have had a great time. We just closed the recruitment cycle for the 07-08 year and interest continues to be VERY high.

i've heard great things about JLW. this piqued my interest in the organization overall.

firecracker08 · #**118** 05-21-2007, 11:12 AM

Now I'm wondering if someone had a bad experience with my Junior League the JLW...What happened?...

virgo921 · #**119** 05-22-2007, 10:24 AM

hey Firecracker and fellow JLW'er!
There were some old posts in this thread about JLW being cliquish. I'm sure it can be but I've had a great time so far AND we're doing some great community programs.

CutiePie2000 · #**120** 05-23-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by virgo921

There were some old posts in this thread about JLW being cliquish.[/FONT]

I think that in any group of people, you will find people that you gravitate towards and "mesh with" and those that you don't. It's part of the human condition. But hopefully people will be kind and behave with diplomacy towards the ones that they have less of an 'interpersonal chemistry' with.