Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
25th Biennial Mid-Western Regional
Mothers’ Conference
Fathers’ Auxiliary
Purpose of this Overview This overview is a tool for sharing how to jump start a local
Father’s Auxiliary (FA). It is intended to be used as a guideline with
recommended ways to get the men active and engaged.
Why is the Father’s Auxiliary Important?
Men whom are active in the lives of their children represent
fatherhood at its best. In Jack and Jill, the FA is an ideal way for
dads to be engaged with their children.
Through the Fathers’ Auxiliary, the men of Jack and Jill, can support Mothers in their endeavors to
educate and teach our children our culture, civic responsibilities and the importance of obtaining an
education
Through the Fathers’ Auxiliary, the men of Jack and Jill, can serve as role models for all of our
children being involved in their lives as they transform from kids to youth to adults.
Although Jack and Jill is historically a mothers and children
organization, the Fathers’ Auxiliary offers the support and
encouragement from the men which thereby compliments the
mission of Jack and Jill.
The mothers of Jack and Jill develop excellent programming for our
children – involvement from the fathers only makes it better
(teamwork makes the dream work)!
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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
25th Biennial Mid-Western Regional
Mothers’ Conference
Fathers’ Auxiliary
Table of Contents
Fathers’ Auxiliary History
4
Mission Statement
5
Fathers’ Auxiliary Facts
6-7
Organizing the Local Fathers’ Auxiliary
8-9
Jumpstarting a Local Fathers’ Auxiliary
10
Father Sponsored Events
16
Backup Charts
19
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FATHERS’ AUXILIARY
HISTORY
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Starting in 1986 with the introduction of the Beautillion, Fathers came and wanted to
be involved in supporting the mothers with the educating and teaching of our youth.
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The Fathers’ Auxiliary is an outgrowth of all the efforts that the fathers have made all
over the country.
 Beautillion involvement
 Teen Conference chaperones
 Career Workshops
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In 1997 Jack and Jill officially kicked off its Fathers' Auxiliary with the appointment of
National Chair Fitzroy Younge.
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The role of the Fathers in Jack and Jill was defined as being twofold:
 Primarily, to support the Mothers in their endeavors to educate and teach our
young kids and teenage youth about our culture, civic responsibilities and the
importance of obtaining an education
 Secondarily, to serve as role models for our young children by being involved in
their lives as they transform from kids to youth to adults.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Fathers’ Auxiliary Mission Statement was composed by the seven original Regional
Dads to outline the purpose of the Fathers’ Auxiliary.
Its simplicity is intentional.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The role of the Dads at all levels is to help the Mothers make Jack and Jill a family
organization. The primary effort is at the local chapter level. Without the Dads
participating at the chapter level, the Fathers’ Auxiliary will not be as effective. To get the
Fathers involved, it is a necessary for Mothers to encourage the Fathers to participate in
planned activities. Without encouragement and cooperation, it will be almost impossible for
the Fathers to start an auxiliary.
SEVEN ORIGINAL REGIONAL DADS:
Fitzroy Younge, National Chair, Far West Region, Oakland, California
Ronald Clark, Central Region, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Eugene Pruitt, Midwestern Region, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rudy DeLeon, Eastern Region, Mid-Hudson, New York
George Miller, Mid-Atlantic Region, Chesapeake, Virginia.
Robert Ingram, South Central Region, Clear Lake/Bay Area, Texas
Harry Williams, Southeastern Region, Treasure Coast, Florida
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FATHERS’ AUXILIARY FACTS
1.
The Fathers’ Auxiliary is a support group of active members’ spouses.
2.
The purpose of the Fathers’ Auxiliary is to support the local, regional and national
programs and activities of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated mothers, teens and
children.
3.
The Fathers’ Auxiliary is governed by the Bylaws of the local chapter, the regional and
the national organization.
4.
The local chapter Father Auxiliary chair is appointed and guided by the local chapter
President.
5.
The Regional Fathers’ Auxiliary chair is appointed by the Regional Director and the
National Officer and directed by the Regional Director. The National Corresponding
Secretary is the Liaison to the Regional Fathers’ Auxiliary Chairs.
6.
The National Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair is the Regional Father of the region hosting the
upcoming national convention.
7.
Spouses (fathers) are encouraged to participate in the Fathers’ Auxiliary.
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FATHERS’ AUXILIARY FACTS
(Continued)
1.
Fathers do not hold membership in Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, they do support the
mothers and the organization through the Fathers’ Auxiliary Groups.
2.
Associate dads can also be members of the Fathers’ Auxiliary (if their wife is an active associate
member).
3.
At death, fathers are given the “Memorial Service for Departed Father” if their wife is active as a
member or an associate. (Memorial Service for Departed Father is documented in the Official Jack
and Jill of America, Incorporated Manual).
4.
Upon initiation of the wife, some chapters also have a new members initiation ceremony for the
father. (New Members Initiation Ceremony for Fathers is documented in the Official Jack and Jill
of America, Incorporated Manual).
5.
One Jack and Jill father representative is appointed to the Jack and Jill of America Foundation
Board of Trustees. He, along with the other board members, attends the following…
• Executive Committee
• 2 to 3 times a year
• July each even year at the National Convention
•
6.
Full Board
• April of each year
Fathers’ groups cannot have separate checking accounts, bylaws, or officers.
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ORGANIZING THE LOCAL FATHERS’
AUXILIARY
The following are guidelines that should be followed when organizing a Fathers’ Auxiliary Group in the
local chapter:
1.
Chapter President appoints the local Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair.
2.
The chapter approves the appointment by a majority vote of the local chapter membership.
3.
Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair surveys the membership for possible auxiliary members.
4.
Chapter President should meet in consultation with the Fathers’ Auxiliary Chairperson for initial Auxiliary
meeting.
5.
Organizational meeting announcement should be sent to all eligible members and their spouses advising of the
first meeting of the Auxiliary.
6.
Fathers’ Auxiliary workshop should be conducted by the Regional Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair and the local Chapter
President.
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ORGANIZING THE LOCAL FATHERS’
AUXILIARY
The following are the formal guidelines that should be followed when organizing a Fathers’ Auxiliary
Group in the local chapter:
 Father’s Chair should become acquainted with the goals and objectives of the regional and national auxiliary as
well as the local chapter’s programming agenda.
 The Auxiliary should select sub-committee chairs to handle meeting notification correspondence, and social,
recreational, cultural, civic, and educational activities.
 Father’s Auxiliary should channel through the Chairperson to the President all correspondence and concerns,
issues, needs, and program goals to the local, regional and national mother’s organization.
 Fathers’ Auxiliary should meet only for the support of goals of the local, regional and national organization.
 Local Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair should forward to the local chapter Executive Board the names, addresses, phone
numbers of all auxiliary members along with the goals, objectives, and proposed program support.
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How to Jump Start a Local Fathers’
Auxiliary (FA)
 Identify FA Chair / Head
 FA Chair Attributes
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Has a good rapport with men in chapter
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Has demonstrated his commitment in supporting local chapter events
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Expressed interest in getting more involved
 Starting the Local Fathers Auxiliary (Chair’s responsibility)
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FA Chair Organize a meeting with the fathers
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Obtain a listing of all families and father’s contact information (cell phone and email)
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Send Fathers a meeting announcement w/ an agenda Host meeting and keep minutes
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Hold meetings at a member’s home or other place conducive to holding a meeting and
with refreshments
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Organize an event to welcome the new fathers into local
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SAMPLE CALL OUT LETTER
Dear (Fathers Name Here):
Greetings (insert Chapter Name here) ! I am writing to inform you that our Jack
and Jill Chapter’s Father’s Auxiliary is holding a meeting on Sunday October
21, 2007 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM at my home. I accepted the appointment to this
position from our local chapter president. You may wonder what is the purpose
of the Father’s Auxiliary.
The purpose of our auxiliary is to provide support and assistance to our
mothers and children for the many activities that have been planned. I know
that you men realize how hard the mothers work at developing great programs
and activities for our children. Well those activities are only better when we
men are there in body, in spirit, in service and in support
I would be so very delighted to have you join me and other fathers for a short
meeting to discuss how we can serve our chapter and to spend some time just
getting to know each other. I promise to not let the essential part of the
meeting creep past one hour.
We have great fathers in our chapter – please allow us to have the honor of
getting to know you better and working to make our local chapter work very
effectively.
I have attached a tentative agenda. Take care and have a great day.
With warm regards,
(Father’s Chair Name Here)
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Handout for Fathers’ Auxiliary
Meeting Handout
Sample Handout
(This is a recommended handout to aid in the local FA meeting)
Your Chapter Name Here
Statement of Purpose (I recommend that each chapter develop one):
To support our wives and children and to insure the Jack and Jill experience for
our families is maximized. It has been show through other successful chapters
that father participation is a vital factor to a chapter’s success.
Goals:
Demonstrate to our children that Jack and Jill is of high importance via
consistent visibility and participation.
 Insure visibility and support at each age group activity
 Local fathers to sponsor, organize and run at least one event per year
(Perhaps even consider one event per age group)
[ 4 to 7 Year Old Group] Fun Day!!! Have a day at the YMCA with a magic show,
games, face painting, stories read by a dad, and fun foods]
[8 to 12 Year Old Group] - Build model rockets, model airplane, Home Depot
Craft
[Teen Age Group] – ACT/SAT Prep Seminar, Investment Seminar, Etiquette]
[All Age Group] – Family Fun Night, Overnight camping trip
[Mother’s Only] – Mother’s Night Out (dinner, play, movie or other entertainment)
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SAMPLE MEETING AGENDA I
Agenda
Prayer / Call to Order
(5 minutes)
Introductions
(15 minutes)
Introduce self, and share some family information
Review Jack and Jill Calendar
Outlines the year's activities
(10 minutes)
Vision
(5 minutes)
Chair informs the men about how/why they are needed
Sign-up
(20 minutes)
Get dads to sign-up for an activity or champion one
Closing
(5 minutes)
Schedule the next meeting and wrap-up
Refreshments
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MEETING AGENDA (Example)
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SAMPLE CALL-OUT e-mail
Jack & Jill Fathers' Night Out
Hope you can make it to Baltimore Chapter of Jack and Jill Fathers Night Out. Please RSVP to let me know if you
will
attend. Call me at ……. if you have any questions.
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Jack & Jill Fathers' Night Out
klmcaliley@hotmail.com you're invited!
Host: Roland R. Selby, Jr.Location: Pikesville Hilton
1726 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD View Map When: Thursday, February …, 5:30pmPhone: (410) 653-1100
Fellas, on February …, you are invited to the first Fathers Night Out Happy Hour.
Bring your business cards, unwind, catch up with old friends and make a few new ones too.
The purpose of this event is to get the Baltimore Chapter of Jack & Jill Fathers together and to
discuss the formation of the Fathers’ Auxiliary.
True to form for any Happy Hour, there are drink and food specials as well as, a beef carver
and $1 drafts. As of right now, each person is responsible for their own tab.
Call me at ….. if you have questions or need more info. I look forward to seeing each of you there.
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GUEST LIST Who's In?
As of February 3, 2006, 1:18 pm.
Absolutely Roland R. Selby, Jr. (The Organizer)
Father 1 see you there! Ernie
Father 2 I have a 5pm meeting at my daughter's school on that day. I'll head over afterwards. I'll aim for 6:30pm.
Father 3 Sounds good, and thanks for the notice; gives me time to ask the wife for an advance on my allowance.
If I play it right I'll get TWO drafts out of this!
Father 4 Thanks for the invite Roland. I'll be there! Kevin- Eastern Region Fathers' Auxiliary Chair 410-336-6593
Father 5 Way to go Ro! Count me in! Vince harrisve@yahoo.com
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Father Sponsored Events - I
The following is a list of activities that Fathers’ Auxiliaries have
planned and implemented. Activities that have worked with
supporting foundation fundraising or just events with the kids.
 ACT/SAT Preparation Class
 Investment Club
 Dressing for Success Seminar
 Model Rocket Build and Launch
 Fun Day with Dad (games and lunch)
 Family Day events
 Healthy Living (5K race/walk)
 Mother’s Night Out
Open discussion to share activities and discuss new ideas.
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Father Sponsored Events - II
 Fathers Chair Hosts a Social Event
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Dinner or BBQ
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Golf Outing
 Investment Club
 Book Club
 Dressing for Success Seminar
 Kids Fun Day with Dad (games and lunch)
 Family Day events
 Mother’s Night Out
Open discussion to share activities and discuss new ideas.
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RECAP
 Identify a willing Father
 Obtain chapter family contact information
 Organize a Men’s social event
 Host a Jack Pack Meeting
 Establish a plan to support the local chapter
 Have Fun and Enjoy Serving!
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25th Biennial Regional Mothers’ Conference
Fathers’ Workshop
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NATIONAL
FATHERS’ AUXILIARY CHAIR
The 2005 – 2006 National Father’s Auxiliary Chair:
Herbert H. Henderson, II - South Central Region, Clear Lake/Bay Area
The National Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair is the Regional Father of the region
hosting the upcoming National Convention.
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Work with the Regional Fathers’ Auxiliary Chairs for the purpose of
gathering and disseminating information for the support of the Regional
and Local chapters.
Interface and coordinate with the National Jack and Jill of America,
Incorporated organization.
Facilitate communication, promote ideas, and forward concerns of Jack
and Jill Fathers to the National Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
organization.
Advocate the understanding of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
organizational goals.
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REGIONAL
FATHERS’ AUXILIARY CHAIR
The Regional Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair is appointed and guided by the Regional
Director.
The National Corresponding Secretary serves as the liaison to the Regional
Fathers’ Auxiliary Chairs.
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Facilitate the organization of Fathers’ Auxiliaries at the local level.
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Communicate information from the national level to the local auxiliary.
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Facilitate cooperation, disseminate information, and coordinate activities
between local auxiliaries.
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Study opinions and attitudes of local auxiliaries and promote activities
for the purpose of improving the effectiveness of the organization.
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Communicate and coordinate with the regional teens, local and regional
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated officers.
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REGIONAL FATHERS’ AUXILIARY
CHAIR Continued
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Assist as needed at the Teen Regional Conferences, Cluster Days, and
other organized activities.
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Advocate the understanding of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
organizational goals.
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LOCAL
FATHERS’ AUXILIARY CHAIR
The Local Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair is appointed and guided
by the local Chapter President.

Act as a point-of-contact for the purpose of
gathering and disseminating information to the
local Fathers.

Organize the local Auxiliary according to the
needs of the local Chapter and coordinate with the
officers.

Encourage Fathers to participate in the Fathers’
Auxiliary.
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Advocate the understanding of Jack and Jill of
America, Incorporated organizational goals.
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LOCAL
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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Appoint a father to lead the local Auxiliary.
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Gain approval by majority vote of the local chapter membership for
appointment.
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Organize the local Fathers’ Auxiliary according to local needs.
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Encourage fathers to participate in the Fathers’ Auxiliary (promote the
Fathers’ Auxiliary to the Mothers ).
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Involve Fathers’ Auxiliary Chair in planning of activities and
programs.
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Educate fathers on Jack and Jill regional and national goals and
objectives and local agenda.
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Keep fathers informed.
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EXAMPLE
LOCAL FATHERS’ AUXILIARY
HIGH LEVEL - PROGRAM YEAR PLAN
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FATHERS AUXILIARY
2003 MINUTES
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REGIONAL FATHERS’ AUXILIARY
2005 MEETING REPORT
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South Central Region
MOTHERS’ SURVEY FOR
FATHERS’ AUXILIARY
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Continued
TAX EXEMPT STATUS
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
As of October 12, 1964, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated (Group# 1684) was classified as a tax exempt
organization, as described in section 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Under this classification Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is exempt from federal and local income tax.
However, chapters must pay local sales tax and they are not eligible for nonprofit postal privileges. Also, under
this status, contributions made to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. are not tax deductible.
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA FOUNDATION
As of January 30, 1968 Jack and Jill of America Foundation (certificate #6862 in the State of Illinois) was
classified as a tax exempt corporation, as described in section 501 (c) (3) and 509 (a) (1) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954.
Contributions made are therefore tax deductible.
Code numbers beside each organization indicate the type of organization and limitation on deductibility.
Organizations with no code numbers are considered public charity with 50% deductibility limitation, i.e., up to
50% of one’s adjusted gross income could be deducted for charity. Jack and Jill of America Foundation has
“no code” classification.
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37th Biennial National Convention
Fathers’ Workshop
Purpose of Committee
The purpose of the Father’s Auxillary is to provide a mechanism
for support and involvement of the Fathers into the activities
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The Committee is a standing
Committee of the national organization. Its principal
responsibilities are to address past, present and future issues
regarding the Fathers’ Auxiliary; improve the participation
amongst the fathers at the local level; strengthen communication
at the national, regional and local level; recommend changes
in the bylaws to reflect current and future direction.
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FRAMEWORK OF THE
FATHERS’ AUXILIARY
Organized in 1997
The Jack and Jill Fathers’ Auxiliary is now over nine years old and both the Mothers and the Fathers
have become more comfortable and understand the benefits with the Fathers being involved in Jack
and Jill activities. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is moving towards becoming an
organization where the entire family can participate. This can only have a positive effect on our
children as they observe the Dads supporting the Mothers.
The Fathers’ Auxiliary is continuing to mature. In the summer of 1997, the Charter Regional
Representatives met and developed a mission statement. The mission statement laid the foundation
for how the Fathers would support the Mothers of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. The
Fathers’ Auxiliary is divided into three levels of support; the chapter, the regional and national
levels.
The primary emphasis and support for Jack and Jill is at the chapter level. It is here where most of
the activities occur and the “rubber meets the road.” Each Chapter President should select a dad to
be a local representative and organize the Fathers into a group or act as a point of contact to
disseminate information. The chapter mothers should then outline the support they would like from
the Fathers based on the selected activities for the year. Most of the planning for the Father’s
involvement should be done at the chapter level because each chapter has different needs. Because
of these differences, it would be difficult to establish a national or regional approach that would
meet the needs of each chapter. It is up to the Mothers of each chapter to encourage the Dads to get
involved and it is up to the Dads to show that they want to be involved.
At the Regional level, the Regional Director selects the Regional Fathers’ Representative. His
primary function is to encourage chapter Dads to get involved and assist them in organizing. He
would also gather and pass on helpful information from other chapters and regions. During regional
activities, the Regional Representative would support the Regional Director and her team. It would
be up to the Regional Team to determine what support they need from the Fathers, and it would be
up to the Regional Representative to coordinate the Fathers in support of the activities.
Additional information on the Fathers’ Auxiliary and the planned activities can be found on the Jack
and Jill web site (http:/www.jack-and-jill.org). Suggestions and comments may also be sent to
Herbert H. Henderson, II the Fathers’ Auxiliary National Chairperson: hhh2014@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks to the Mothers for their help in making the Fathers Auxiliary a success. With continued
support, we can make Jack and Jill, Incorporated a better organization in the new millennium.
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