MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Erie Shores Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Please note that prospective members to Jack & Jill Erie Shores Chapter must be sponsored by a member of the chapter. An individual meeting all requirements and qualifications must then be approved by chapter vote to complete the selection process. New member applications are generally due in January preceding initiation into the chapter.
Jack And Jill Of America, Incorporated is an African-American organization of mothers who nurture future leaders by strengthening children ages 2-19 through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.
A candidate for membership must pay new member joining fees no later than April 1.
A candidate for membership must attend new member’s orientation to be held prior to May 1
To maintain membership, a member must be in good standing. Good standing means a mother must be active and financial.
active
Active is defined as participating in local chapter activities, sponsoring age-group activities and supporting the Foundation.
1:4 Requirement:
An active member shall be required to attend one national convention or one regional conference or one regional area workday or cluster within each four-year period for the duration of her membership tenure.
Financial
Financial is defined as having paid all chapter, regional and national dues, assessments and fees.
participate
Attend chapter meetings regularly
Attend chapter events (social & service)
Host age group activities
Engage
Chair or Co-chair a chapter committee
Volunteer for committees that will match your skills/passion