1. New Member Orientation Workshop One

2. 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.
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!
Tamara Turnley Robinson
National Vice President
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness,
Motivating Our Youth to Lead and Serve”

3. NOTE TO CHAPTER PRESENTER:
All new members, legacy and voted-in, must attend an orientation
workshop prior to initiation. New member initiation must occur by May 31.
The following presentation, New Member Orientation Workshop One has been prepared for your use. It covers the following topics:
Brief Jack and Jill History
Overview of Jack and Jill Facts and Timeline
Jack and Jill Organization and Structure
National
Regional
Auxiliary Groups (Associates & Fathers)
Chapter (please customize for your chapter)
Jack and Jill Governance
Jack and Jill Foundation Overview
New Member Success Factors
The New Member Orientation Workshop Two presentation will cover the following topics:
Jack and Jill Financial Considerations
Jack and Jill Programming Considerations
Detailed Chapter Information

4. Agenda Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Auxiliary Groups
History
Organization and Structure
National
Regional
Chapter
Organization Facts & Timeline
Governing Documents
Auxiliary Groups
Jack and Jill of America Foundation
New Member Success

5. 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

6. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
The objects of our nonprofit organization are:
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:
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

7. 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:

8. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
2010 – 2012 National Theme
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness,
Motivating Youth to Lead and Serve!”
National Program Thrust
AIM for Healthier Lifestyle
AIM for Youth Leadership Development
AIM for Youth Financial Literacy
Recreational and Social
Educational
Cultural
Community Service
Legislative

9. 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

10. Organization Structure
President
Vice President
Regional Director
Secretary-Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Chapters
Program Director
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Editor
Executive Director
Headquarters Staff

11. National / Regional Role
National Organization Serves Needs of Entire Membership
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

12. National Executive Board
National Officers
“Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Greatness, Motivating Youth to Lead and Serve”
Tara Joseph-Labrie
President, Central Region
Tamara Turnley Robinson Vice President, Southeastern Region
Allison Copeland
Recording Secretary,
Mid-Atlantic Region
Terri Parker
Treasurer, Eastern Region
Cheryl Beal Anderson
Program Director, Mid-Western Region
Jacqueline Nash
Corresponding Secretary,
South Central Region
Brenda Lacy Davis
Editor, Far West Region

13. Structure – The Sevens Central President Eastern Vice President
Seven Regions each with a Director, Secretary-Treasurer, Member-at-Large:
Central
Eastern
Far West
Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Western
South Central
Southeastern
Seven National Officers
One Per Region:
President
Vice President
Program Director
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Editor

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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
National
Governed by the National Executive Board (NEB)
Meetings: National Advisory Council / National Convention

18. Auxiliary Groups Associates Fathers Auxiliary
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

19. Governance Jack and Jill Governing Documents
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

20. June 1 – May 31 – Financial / Program Year
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

21. 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 four- year period for the duration of her membership tenure.
Financial is defined as having paid all chapter, regional and national dues, assessments and fees.

22. 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.

23. New Member Success Get Engaged Immediately
Chapter Committee work builds relationships
Volunteer for committee that will match your skills/passion
An Informed Member is an Empowered Member
Attend Chapter Meetings Regularly
Attend Regional and National Meetings
Know your governing documents

24. 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

25. 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

26. LONG LIVE
JACK AND JILL !