The Basics:
In order to become a member of JLM, one must be proposed for membership by four other JLM members. Prospective candidates must be at least 22 years of age and reside within a 30 mile radius of Macon’s City Hall, and must have an interest in community service and voluntarism. There will be a provisional year, which is a training class to get oriented with the League and its activities. This experience is full of leadership opportunities, community education, and exciting projects.
How do I join?
In order to become a member of JLM, one must be proposed for membership by four other JLM members. You and your endorser or sponsor must attend an informational meeting in April 2010 where you will learn more about the benefits of membership in the league as well as financial and service obligations.
What is the time commitment and financial obligations?
A Provisional member of the JLM must complete the Provisional Course which runs August through May. There is a Provisional retreat in August and monthly meetings that run September through April. There is also monthly Membership Meeting which runs September through May. Once a Provisional becomes an Active member, she will sign up for a placement. Each placement has a different time commitment, and some are busier during certain times of the year. Overall requirements include volunteer work, meeting attendance (Provisional and Membership meetings), fundraising projects (support and shift work of Market Place and Le Tour of Kitchens), the payment of annual dues, Provisional course fee, Market Place tickets, and Le Tour of Kitchens tickets.
Endorser and Sponsor Requirements
Each prospective member must have a sponsor and 3 endorsers. Two of the 4 sponsors or endorsers must presently be an active member of the League. If the prospective member is a child of an Active Sustaining member of JLM, only 1 of the sponsors or endorsers must be an active member of the league. Active members and any member who have completed their provisonal year in good standing may sponsor 1 and endorse 1 prospective member or endorse 2 prospective members. Senior Status and Sustaining members in good standing may sponsor 1 and endorse 1 prospective member or endorse 2 prospective members. The sponsor must personally have known the prospective member for 1 year.
For more information, please fill out the "Membership Interest" form and our Admisisons Chair will contact you as soon as possible. By doing this, you are expressing your interest in becoming a member of the Junior League of Macon.
