New Member Orientation
Workshop One
WELCOME NEW MOTHER MEMBERS !
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, I welcome
you on behalf of the National Executive Board as new
members of our wonderful organization.
Tamara Turnley Robinson
National Vice President
2010 - 2012
The following presentation is intended to provide our newest
members with an orientation that will serve as a basis for
your understanding of the J&J organization. It is also
intended to provide a foundation to ensure your tenure in
J&J will be fulfilling, valuable and rewarding.
Long live Jack and Jill!
“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 & Timeline
– Governing Documents
• Auxiliary Groups
• Jack and Jill of America Foundation
• New Member Success
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History
• Founded in January 1938 with 20 founding
mothers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Marion
Stubbs Thomas
• Initial rapid growth in Northeast
• Incorporated in 1947 in Delaware as a non-profit
organization
• Currently over 200 Chapters, in 37 states in all
regions of the country from Maine to Alaska
• Over 9,000 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.
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”
Colors:
Pink and Blue
Flower:
Pink Sweetheart Rosebud
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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Official Publications
• Scope – annual publication highlighting the programming activities
across the nation
• ExecuCom – quarterly communications from the National
Executive Board
• Up the Hill – Annual yearbook chronicling Jack and Jill activities
• Member Manual - Publication that sets forth the history, objectives
and policies of the organization
• Teen Leadership Guide / Financial Literacy Guide – modules of
learning used across the nation for youth and teen programming
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Organization Structure
President
Executive Director
Headquarters Staff
Vice President
Program Director
Recording
Secretary
Corresponding
Secretary
Treasurer
Editor
Regional Director
Secretary-Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Secretary-Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Secretary-Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Secretary-Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Secretary-Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Regional Director
Secretary-Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Chapters
Chapters
Chapters
Chapters
Chapters
Chapters
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National / Regional Role
• National Organization Serves Needs of Entire
Membership
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Infrastructure
Maintains Process, Procedure, Standards
Ensures Continuity
Provides Organizational Identity
• Regional Organization
– Supports National and local
– Promotes fuller participation and communication between
and among chapters
– Manages the day to day issues in a region
– Is the first line of escalation for matters that cannot be
resolved at the chapter level
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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, Secretary-Treasurer,
Member-at-Large:
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Central
Eastern
Far West
Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Western
South Central
Southeastern
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Regional Officers
• National Officer of Region –
Represents Region on National Board
• Regional Director
– Leads the Regional Officer Team
– Works Closely with National Officer
– Responsibilities Delineated in Bylaws
• Treasurer – Financial Officer
• Secretary – Official Records and
Communications
• Member-at-Large - Regional Voice on
the J&J Foundation Board
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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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Chapters
• PLEASE CUSTOMIZE THIS SLIDE FOR
YOUR CHAPTER OVERVIEW
• Chapter Officers
• Key Chapter Programs
• Key Chapter Dates
Please note: Detail chapter programming and financial
information should be included in the New Member
Workshop Orientation II presentation
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Three layers of Structure and
Accountability
• Chapter
– Governed by a Chapter Executive Board
– Meetings: Monthly chapter meetings
– Final Decisions ratified by the body
• Regional
– Governed by the elected officers of the Region
– Meetings: Clusters and Regional conference in odd years
– Final Decisions ratified by the body
• National
– Governed by the National Executive Board (NEB)
– Meetings: National Advisory Council / National Convention
– Final Decisions ratified by the body
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Auxiliary Groups
Associates
• The Associate Structure was formalized in 1984.
– Membership category available to mothers who tenure
out(graduate) from J&J when youngest child graduates
from high school or turns 20
– Recognition that graduated mothers are a valuable asset
– Win-win situation for chapters and associates
– National Project is: Mothers Away From Home
Fathers Auxiliary
• The Father’s Auxiliary Structure was formalized in 1996
– Supporting Role for Chapters
– Recognition of Pivotal Role of Fathers in the Home
– Groups Work with Mothers to Define Structure Within
Guidelines – Varies
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Governance
• Jack and Jill Governing Documents
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National Constitution and By Laws
Resolutions
Member Manual
Financial Guidelines
National Policy and Procedures Manual
Standing Rules of Order (National and Regional)
Code of Ethics
Chapter Bylaws (must not contain provisions that conflict with
the National Constitution and Bylaws or governing documents)
It is Very Important to Be Aware of and Understand
Our Organizations Governing Documents
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Organization Timeline
June 1 – May 31 – Financial / Program Year
June / July –
Regional Teen Conference (yearly)
Mothers Regional Conferences (odd years)
National Conference (even years)
September –
Jack and Jill Day & Carole Robertson Day
September 30 – National / Regional Per Capita Due
January –
Founders Day
March / April –
New Member Elections / New Member Orientation /
Chapter Officer Elections
May –
Black Family Day
May 31 –
Deadline for New Member Initiation
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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, it is OUR
Foundation
• Executive Director – Paid Position
• Volunteer Board of Trustees, includes officers from
Jack and Jill, Inc.
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New Member Success
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Get Engaged Immediately
- Chapter Committee work builds relationships
- Volunteer for committee that will match your
skills/passion
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An Informed Member is an Empowered Member
• Attend Chapter Meetings Regularly
• Attend Regional and National Meetings
• Know your governing documents
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New Member Success
• Support Your Chapter Leaders
• 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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New Member Success
• Jack and Jill is a Unique Organization
– The Difference is the Children
– The Joy and the Challenge are the Children
• Learn About the Organization
– Training at Meetings
• Workday / Cluster
• Mother Regional Conference (odd years)
• National Conference (even years)
– Network with Other Chapters
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LONG LIVE
JACK AND JILL !
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