2015-2016
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER PACKET
and APPLICATION
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE
OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, INC.
Dear Prospective Member:
There are about 250 active members in the Junior League of Knoxville, and each spring we actively recruit
new “Provisional” members. Most of our Provisional members are sponsored and “proposed” by a current
member of the League. (* If a woman considering membership does not know a Junior League member who
could sponsor her, a person can be appointed to do so.) All Provisional members are required to complete a
year-long Provisional course which acquaints potential members with the workings of the League, its
membership requirements, and some of its community service projects. After successfully completing the
Provisional course, a woman is invited to become an Active member.
On behalf of the Junior League of Knoxville, we would like to extend a warm welcome to each of you
considering membership in our League and in the Association of Junior Leagues International. This packet of
information has been assembled to help you in your decision-making process. Enclosed, you will find:
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information about the admissions system
general information about the Junior League
information about the provisional course
Please read over this information carefully. It would be a good idea to do this with your proposer so you both
understand all admissions requirements.
The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and to improving the
community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. We are excited about the Junior
League of Knoxville and its role in our community. This organization has over a 90-year legacy of commitment
to voluntarism and providing high quality training and education for its membership.
Whether you are applying as a resident member or are going to take your provisional course in another
League, we invite you to consider becoming a committed member of this dynamic organization.
Sincerely,
Allison
Allison Peek
2015-2016 Admissions/Provisional Committee Chair
Allisonpeek@icloud.com
423.619.1942
ADMISSIONS SYSTEM
The admissions system of the Junior League of Knoxville is an informed prospective member
system, which means that each prospective member has consented to her proposal and is
involved in completing the Proposal and Prospective Member form.
The Admissions/Provisional Committee studies the qualifications of each prospective member
based upon the criteria for Junior League membership shown below. Each prospective member
should have a sincere interest in the purpose of the Junior League and the willingness to be
trained to participate in its programs.
Membership in the Junior League of Knoxville is based on the following criteria:
A.
Age
1.
Must be at least 23 years of age as of May 31, 2015.
B.
Residence
1.
The resident prospective member shall reside in the Knoxville area at the time of her
proposal.
2.
The nonresident prospective member (1) This League may grant membership to prospective members living outside its
geographical area.
(2) The prospective member shall live close enough to another Junior League to
participate in that League’s provisional training.
(3) This League shall be responsible for orienting the prospective member to the
privileges and responsibilities of Junior League membership before she agrees to
join.
C.
The prospective members whose applications have met the above requirements shall be
invited to Provisional membership on a first come basis. Letters of invitation to
membership will be mailed to applicants by the end of April.
D.
The prospective member shall have an interest in voluntarism.
E.
The prospective member shall possess a commitment to community service.
F.
The prospective member shall possess a commitment to the mission and vision of the
Junior League of Knoxville.
G.
The prospective member must show an interest in developing her potential for voluntary
community participation.
H.
The prospective member shall be fully aware of the financial obligations and time
commitments involved with League membership and should be capable of and willing to
meet them.
An Admissions/Provisional contract will be signed before the Provisional Training Course begins
as a mutual agreement to fulfill all obligations of the course.
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JUNIOR LEAGUE INFORMATION
MISSION
The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism,
developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and
leadership of trained volunteers. It's purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
VISION
The Junior League of Knoxville will significantly improve the quality of life in our community
by focusing our resources on critical needs of children and families, providing a legacy of trained
volunteers, and building community partnerships to inspire shared solutions.
1.
What is the Junior League? A nonprofit, charitable and educational organization
of women interested in becoming effective volunteers in the
community. Members are educated about community needs through
membership meetings and study groups; they are trained in the skills
for community leadership through participation in League committees,
projects, and placements in community agencies. In these ways,
members seek to fulfill their desire for personal growth while serving
the community in which they live as trained volunteers committed to a
better society.
2.
How does the Junior League serve the community? The Junior League’s many
projects in the community are supported with both volunteers and
funding. League members also volunteer as board members serving
in community organizations and agencies utilizing the training and
education received in the Junior League.
3.
What is AJLI? The Association of Junior Leagues International is the international
organization composed of the 294 autonomous Junior Leagues in the
United States, Canada, Mexico, and Great Britain. Currently, there
are approximately 175,000 members. AJLI provides training,
resources, and networking opportunities for all of its members.
4.
When was the Junior League of Knoxville started and how large is it today? It
began in 1917 as the Girls' Relief Corps; it became the Junior League
of Knoxville in 1921. It has an active membership of approximately
220 active members, 60 provisional members, and 530 sustainers for
a total membership of 810.
GENERAL LEAGUE INFORMATION (Cont'd.)
5.
How does one become a member of the Junior League? Each Junior League has
its own admissions policy; each has its own set of bylaws. All Leagues
admit new members on an individual basis. Young women who have
an interest in voluntarism and a commitment to community service can
be invited to join a League.
6.
Does the League have dues? Each League sets its own dues structure based
mainly on the degree of maintenance and administrative services
required. Knoxville dues are $125.00 for actives and provisionals and
$100.00 for sustainers, of which $43.00 is sent to AJLI. There is an
additional $100.00 (non-refundable) provisional course fee which
covers all necessary materials. The application fee of $50.00 will be
applied to the Provisional member’s course fee. Monies raised in
the community are returned to the community for projects which fill
community needs. The League may not raise money for other groups.
7.
Can one transfer membership from one League to another? Members of Junior
Leagues may transfer from one League to another with all the privileges of their class of membership; i.e., Provisional members
transfer as Provisionals, Active members as Actives, and Sustaining
members as Sustainers.
8.
Does the Junior League take stands on public issues? The League may at its own
discretion take stands on local public issues related to its programs or
purpose upon a 2/3 vote of approval of its general membership.
Association procedures must be followed if a League wishes to take a
stand on a state, national, or international issue.
9.
How does an organization request volunteer or financial support from the Junior
League? Proposals are first submitted to the Community Research
Project Development Committee. After thoroughly researching each
proposal, they are presented to the general membership for
affirmation.
10.
How long does a member stay in the Junior League? A Junior League member
may continue her active membership indefinitely or until she is eligible
to become a Sustainer. At present in the Junior League of Knoxville,
after a member reaches the age of 40 and has served 5 years of
active membership or has served 10 years (including her provisional
year) if under the age of 40, she may become a Sustainer. This
means she continues to apply her League education and training to
old and new areas of community need, but without the direction and
supervision which the League provides to its Active members.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KNOXVILLE STRUCTURE AND TERMS
Board of Directors
President
President-Elect
Community Council Director
Membership Council Director
Development Council Director
Fundraising Council Director
Finance Council Director
Communications Council Director
Strategic Planning
Parliamentarian
Nominating Chair
Sustainer Advisors
Sustainer Council Director
Secretary
Councils
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All chairs of committees and projects.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Membership Council
Admissions/Provisional
Education/Training
Arrangements/Headquarters
Nominating
Secretary
Sustainer Liaison
Communications Council
Public Relations
Tenn Minutes
TAPA (Tennessee Advocacy &
Public Awareness)
Web Page/Social Media
Community Council: 2014-15 (Vary yearly according to special undertakings of the League)
Character Counts
Knoxville Connects Parenting Center
Community Research &
Leadership Knoxville
Project Development (CRPD)
Mini-Grants
Child Health and Wellness
ROCKs
Done in a Day
Community Impact
Fund Raising Council: (Vary yearly according to special undertakings of the League)
Bag A Bargain
Belk Sale
Cookbooks
Spring Event
Tinsel and Treasure
Development Council:
Development Committee
Community Circle/Annual Fund
STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP:
Provisional
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Provisional members are those who are engaged in complying
with the requirements for admission to active membership and
are not eligible to vote or hold office.
Active
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Active members are those who have completed the
requirements for provisional membership and, who having
been admitted to active membership, justify such membership
through services to their community.
Sustainer
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Non-active, dues paying member
Transfer
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A League member who moves to Knoxville and affiliates with
League here
Nonresident Provisional
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(NRP) taken into Knoxville League and
transfers membership to present home
Transfer Provisional
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New member in another League who moves
to Knoxville before becoming active.
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Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. comprised of
six geographical areas, each with area directors and
representation on a joint Nominating Committee.
JLK
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Junior League of Knoxville is in Area III (one of 59 Leagues)
which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida, and Tennessee.
PLACEMENT
Placement Advisor
Placement Credit
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LEAGUE DEFINITIONS:
AJLI
Non-credit Placement
Open Placement
Sabbatical
COMMUNITY ADVISORY
BOARD
PUBLICATIONS:
Tenn. Minutes
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Your League job for any given year
Person who helps you in finding placement
Earned by serving each year on a committee and completing
requirements
- Earned by interested person voluntarily serving on a
committee in addition to their placement
- Placement outside of League committees or projects
- One year leave of absence from placement duties and
meetings
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Community members who advise the League in many
areas such as legal, financial, religious, non-profit, health care,
children, aging and public relations.
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League news, community perspectives, meetings, committee
highlights, and league and community leaders.
PROVISIONAL MEMBER OBJECTIVES
1.
To be motivated to become an active, effective member of the Junior League of Knoxville,
2.
To learn about the Junior League of Knoxville, Inc.--its history, purpose, activities, responsibilities of
members.
3.
To learn about the Association of Junior Leagues International and its relationship to the Junior League of
Knoxville, Inc.
4.
To have a clear understanding of the infrastructure of the Junior League of Knoxville, Inc.
5.
To have a clear understanding of and to participate in Junior League of Knoxville, Inc., fundraising efforts.
6.
To become knowledgeable about the Knoxville/Knox County community-- its government, social services,
business, history, arts, and education.
7.
To understand the League's role in the community.
8.
To have a clear understanding of voluntarism--its importance and impact on the community.
9.
To demonstrate the ability to perform responsibly in volunteer community service.
10.
To develop camaraderie and a feeling of cohesiveness among Junior League of Knoxville provisional class
members.
11.
To become active members with a desired and suitable first-year placement at the end of the Junior League
of Knoxville provisional course.
Inc.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
■ FOR THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KNOXVILLE RESIDENT PROVISIONAL
(Will be taking Provisional course in the Junior League of Knoxville.)
Annual dues ............................................................................................ $ 125.00
Provisional course fee (non refundable) ............................................. 100.00
Total Financial Requirement ................................................................... $ 225.00
Application Fee (due with application) ................................................. $- 50.00
(Non-refundable application fee will be applied to the Provisional course fee if accepted to provisional
membership.)
Due at contract signing ........................................................................... $175.00
Bag A Bargain Quota (in merchandise) .................................................. $150.00
(Bag-A-Bargain quota is due the week of the sale in March)
■ FOR THE NONRESIDENT PROVISIONAL
(Will be taking provisional course in another Junior League.)
AJLI per capita dues
.......................................................................... $ 45.00
Processing .............................................................................................. 25.00
Due upon receipt of provisional application ............................................ $ 70.00
Dues (less AJLI per capita dues) and provisional course fees to the receiving League will be paid upon completion of transfer by provisional member.
PROVISIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
2015-2016
1.
Provisional Contract Signing (June)
2.
August Training Retreat
3.
Tinsel & Treasure (November)
4.
Fall or Spring Community Project
5.
Provisional Meeting/Community Courses (September - May)
6.
Spring League Placement Orientation
7.
General Membership Meetings (September - May)
8.
Bag-A-Bargain (March)
9.
Additional Attendance Requirements:
(1)
Preview Party Shift for Bag A Bargain
(1)
Bag A Bargain Pre-sale and Bag A Bargain Sale Shift
(1)
Bag A Bargain Working Warehouse Shift
(1)
Tinsel and Treasure Shift During the Week of the Sale
Provisional members are required to attend all meetings, retreats and fundraiser shifts. One (1)
absence for Provisional Course requirements is allowed (Admissions Chair to approve
appropriate make-up session). The August Training Retreat is mandatory. Provisional
members are allowed to miss one (1) General Membership meeting.
Provisional Member Financial Requirements:
Provisional Course Fee
Membership Dues
$100.00
$125.00
Total
$225.00
When Provisionals are promoted to Active status, annual financial requirements will be:
Membership Dues
Fundraising Req.
Total
$125.00
$200.00
$325.00
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP STATUS IS BASED UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE
ENTIRE PROVISIONAL COURSE AND FULFILLMENT OF ALL FINANCIAL AND FUNDRAISING
SHIFT-WORK OBLIGATIONS.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KNOXVILLE PROVISIONAL CALENDAR
2015-16
JUNE/JULY
June 2, 2015 Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Proposer/Prospective Member Orientation & Contract Signing, Location TBD
AUGUST
August 22, 2015, Saturday, 9:00 am- 9:00pm, Provisional Leadership Training Retreat @ Location TBD
(Mandatory Attendance)
SEPTEMBER
September 1, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Social, 6:30 pm, General Membership Meeting, Location TBD
September 8, Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Provisional Meeting/Community Course, JLKnoxville Headquarters (607
Market Street, Suite 500, US Bank Building)
OCTOBER
October 6, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Social, 6:30 pm, General Membership Meeting, Location TBD
October 13, Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Provisional Meeting/Community Course, JLKnoxville Headquarters
NOVEMBER
*No Provisional Meeting due to Tinsel & Treasure and Belk Events
November 3, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Social, 6:30 pm, General Membership Meeting, Location TBD
November 6, Friday, Tinsel and Treasure, Knoxville Convention Center
November 7, Saturday, Tinsel and Treasure, Knoxville Convention Center
November 8, Sunday, Tinsel and Treasure, Knoxville Convention Center
November 15, Sunday, 7:30 pm Belk Event, Belk in West Town Mall
DECEMBER
*No General Membership Meeting this Month
December 8, Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Provisional Holiday Party
JANUARY
January 5, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Social, 6:30 pm, General Membership Meeting, Location TBD
January 12, Tuesday, 6:30 Provisional Meeting/Community Course JLKnoxville Headquarters
January, Bag-A-Bargain Working Warehouse Shift
Provisionals are required to work one 3 hour working warehouse shift, exact date and time TBA (to be completed
in January or February)
FEBRUARY
February 2, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Social, 6:30 pm, General Membership Meeting, Location TBD
February 9, Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Provisional Meeting/Community Course, - JLKnoxville Headquarters
February 16, Tuesday, Prospective Member Open House, Location TBA
February, Bag-A-Bargain Working Warehouse Shift
Provisionals are required to work one 3 hour working warehouse shift, exact date and time TBA (to be completed
in January or February)
MARCH
*No Provisional Meeting due to BAB and JLK GMM Schedule
*March 4, Friday– Bag-A-Bargain Preview
*March 5, Saturday – Bag-A-Bargain
APRIL
April 5, 2016 Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Social, 6:30 pm, General Membership Meeting, Location TBD
April 12, 2016 Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Provisional Spring Picnic, Location TBD
April 22, Friday, Spring Gala, Location TBD
MAY
May 3, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Social, 6:30 pm, General Membership Meeting, Location TBD
** Additional scheduled events, dates and times may be assigned according to each provisional advisor’s
group. Each provisional group will be assigned to work on a project so dates and times for that will vary. Your
advisor should have this information early in the year so please be sure to coordinate any scheduling conflicts
with your advisor.
There are 2 ways you may submit your
application:
1. You may submit your application and
pay the application fee online by
clicking the ‘Become A Member’ tab
on our website www.jlknoxville.org
2. Complete the fillable PDF version of
the application (also found under the
Become A Member tab of the
website), print and submit with the
required application fee to:
Attn: Admissions/Provisional Chair
Junior League of Knoxville