Prospective Member
Informational Presentation
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.
Tamara Turnley Robinson
National Vice President
2010 - 2012
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.
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness,
Motivating Our Youth to Lead and Serve”
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Agenda
• Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
– History
– Organization and Structure
• National
• Regional
• Chapter
– Organization Facts
• Jack and Jill of America Foundation
• Member Expectations
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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
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
The objects of our nonprofit organization are:
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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:
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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
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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.
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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: www.jackandjillinc.org
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
2010 – 2012 National Theme
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness,
Motivating Youth to Lead and Serve!”
National Program Thrust
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AIM for Healthier Lifestyle
AIM for Youth Leadership Development
AIM for Youth Financial Literacy
Recreational and Social
Educational
Cultural
Community Service
Legislative
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Organization Structure
President
Executive Director
Headquarters Staff
Vice President
Program Director
Recording Secretary
Corresponding
Secretary
Treasurer
Editor
Regional Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Treasurer
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Chapters
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National Executive Board
2010-2012 National Officers
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness, Motivating Youth to Lead and Serve”
Tara Joseph-Labrie
President, Central Region
Tamara Turnley Robinson
Cheryl Beal Anderson
Vice President, Southeastern Region
Program Director, Mid-Western Region
Allison Copeland
Recording Secretary,
Jacqueline Nash
Corresponding Secretary,
Mid-Atlantic Region
South Central Region
Terri Parker
Treasurer, Eastern Region
Brenda Lacy Davis
Editor, Far West Region
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Structure – The Sevens
• Seven National Officers
One Per Region:
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President
Vice President
Program Director
Recording Secretary
Corresponding
Secretary
– Treasurer
– Editor
• Seven Regions each with a
Director, Treasurer, Secretary
& Member-at-Large:
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Central
Eastern
Far West
Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Western
South Central
Southeastern
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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
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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 fouryear period for the duration of her membership tenure.
• Financial is defined as having paid all chapter, regional and national dues,
assessments and fees.
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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.
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Expectation of Members
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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)
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Get Engaged Immediately
- Chapter Committees
- Volunteer for committee that will match your
skills/passion
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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
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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
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Chapter Information
Please customize by inserting chapter
officers, activities, photos, etc.
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LONG LIVE
JACK AND JILL !
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