1. Prospective Member Informational Presentation

2. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. endeavors to be the premier family organization in America focused on youth leadership and development. As National Vice President, on behalf of the National Executive Board, I thank you for your interest in our wonderful organization.
The following presentation is intended to provide an overview to increase your understanding of the J&J organization so that you can make an informed decision prior to seeking membership.
Tamara Turnley Robinson
National Vice President
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness,
Motivating Our Youth to Lead and Serve”

3. Agenda Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
History
Organization and Structure
National
Regional
Chapter
Organization Facts
Jack and Jill of America Foundation
Member Expectations

4. History
Founded in January 1938 with 20 founding mothers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Marion Stubbs Thomas
Incorporated in 1947 in Delaware as a non-profit organization
Currently over 220 Chapters, in 37 states in all regions of the country from Maine to Alaska
Over 10,000 mothers, and 30,000 Family Members

5. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
The objects of our nonprofit organization are:
To create a medium of contact for children which will stimulate growth and development
To provide for children a constructive educational, cultural, civic, health, recreational and social program
The aims of our organization are:
To aid mothers in learning more about their children by careful study.
To seek for all children the same advantages which we desire for our own.
To support all National legislation aimed at bettering the conditions of all children.
Our Honorary Member
Marion Wright Edelman

6. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
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. We believe every child, with proper guidance and opportunity can be a leader. It is the oldest and largest African American family organization in the United States.
The organizational structure has National, Regional and Local levels with officers and committee leaders at each level.
PLEASE INSERT CHAPTER INFORMATION HERE:
The XXX chapter was founded in 19XX. We currently have XXX families with XXX children.

7. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
National Jack and Jill Emblem ™:
Pledge:
“To support the aims of the National Organization
Motto:
“Let’s work, let’s play, let’s live together”
WEBSITE:

8. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
2010 – 2012 National Theme
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness,
Motivating Youth to Lead and Serve!”
National Program Thrust
AIM for Healthier Lifestyle
AIM for Youth Leadership Development
AIM for Youth Financial Literacy
Recreational and Social
Educational
Cultural
Community Service
Legislative

9. Organization Structure
President
Vice President
Regional Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Chapters
Program Director
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Editor
Executive Director
Headquarters Staff

10. National Executive Board
National Officers
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness, Motivating Youth to Lead and Serve”
Tara Joseph-Labrie
President, Central Region
Tamara Turnley Robinson Vice President, Southeastern Region
Allison Copeland
Recording Secretary,
Mid-Atlantic Region
Terri Parker
Treasurer, Eastern Region
Cheryl Beal Anderson
Program Director, Mid-Western Region
Jacqueline Nash
Corresponding Secretary,
South Central Region
Brenda Lacy Davis
Editor, Far West Region

11. Structure – The Sevens Central President Eastern Vice President
Seven Regions each with a Director, Treasurer, Secretary & Member-at-Large:
Central
Eastern
Far West
Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Western
South Central
Southeastern
Seven National Officers
One Per Region:
President
Vice President
Program Director
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Editor

12. Chapters Jack and Jill Chapters Are The Heart of our Organization
Currently over 200 chapters across seven regions
Chapter Membership Size ranges from 15 to over 100

13. Membership Requirements
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
2010 – 2012 National By Laws
To maintain membership, a member must be in good standing.
Good standing means a mother must be active and financial.
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 is defined as having paid all chapter, regional and national dues, assessments and fees.

14. Jack and Jill of America
Foundation
J&J Foundation chartered in 1968
Further Confirmed Visionary Leaders
Commitment to service to children formed the genesis
Since inception, J&J, Inc. engaged in significant fundraising and support for a variety of charities but had no voice on their boards
J&J Foundation is our Philanthropic Arm
Executive Director – Paid Position
Volunteer Board of Trustees, includes officers from Jack and Jill, Inc.

15. Expectation of Members
Meet participation and financial obligations
Attend chapter meetings regularly
Attend chapter events (social & service)
Host age group activities
Chapter dues and assessments
Attend Regional and/or National Meetings (1:4)
Get Engaged Immediately
Chapter Committees
Volunteer for committee that will match your skills/passion

16. Expectations of Members
Continue to Focus on Children
Personalize the Success of your Chapter
Generously Share your Unique Talents, Skills and Resources
Focus on Effective Community Outreach
Help Manage Chapter Finances Effectively
Pay Dues and Assessments on Time
Support Regional and National Initiatives

17. Summary Jack and Jill is a Unique Organization
The Difference is the Children
The Joy and the Challenge are the Children
We inspire / motivate youth to become leaders
We provide youth enrichment activities
Cultural, Social, Educational, Health,
Legislative
We ‘do great things for kids’ – through our Foundation and chapter service activities

18. Chapter Information
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19. LONG LIVE
JACK AND JILL !