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Making A Difference In Our Community

Members of Junior League are accomplished collaborators who build coalitions, identify community needs, and develop effective and responsive programs to serve those needs. We reach out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.

Each year, the Junior League Of Manatee County raises thousands of dollars for women and children in Manatee County through fund-raisers such as Sally Foster, Beer Tasting Gala, and the American Girl Fashion Show. Additional funds are obtained through solicitation of businesses to become Community Partners and contributions from the community.
Members of the Junior League of Manatee County annually perform thousands of volunteer hours to improving Manatee County. Projects supported by the Junior League of Manatee County vary from year to year, and recently have included Backpacks Project, Kids in the Kitchen, and honoring outstanding women in the community with the Women In Strength Awards. In addition to these community projects, members also participate throughout the year in such annual events as the Coastal Cleanup, Keep Manatee Beautiful Day, and the Palma Sola Botanical Park MayFest.

We empower women through leadership training and development to make a difference where they live by taking action in our community.

How to Join Us

2010 Spring Provisional Class Information

Join The Junior League of Manatee County

Here’s What’s Involved:

Provisionals

The Junior League of Manatee County accepts new members twice a year. During their new member educational period, new members are referred to as provisionals.
In addition to the regular meetings and responsibilities of the Junior League as a whole, provisional members attend monthly meetings to learn about all aspects of becoming a trained volunteer. Over a four month period provisional members complete an in-depth study of the history of Junior League and the Junior League of Manatee County, its committees, projects, finances, and by-laws. Provisional members also put their volunteer training to work by planning and executing a community project near the end of their provisional year. When this program is complete, provisional members go on to become active in a variety of projects and committees in the Junior League of Manatee County and in their community.

Provisional Project

Each year our provisional (new) members complete a community project as part of their program to become trained volunteers. Provisional members are responsible for planning, budgeting, publicizing, and implementing a project within our focus area.

Membership Guidelines

1. $20 Admissions Fee due upon receipt of application, along with a proposer signature and sponsor signature. A proposer/mentor pool has been established if a potential member needs a proposer or sponsor or both. Leave these spaces blank on the application form and notify the Admissions/Provisional Chair and she will assist you.

2. $62 Provisional Dues, which covers Junior League of Manatee County and Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) administrative expenses, will be payable in full at the first provisional meeting. This is half of the normal amount due to the League year running September through May. The full year dues are $125.00.

3. Attendance at three (3) Provisional Meetings held from 6:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month immediately before the General Membership Meeting, from February through April.

4. Attendance at four general meetings on the second Tuesday of every month (approximately 7-8:30 p.m.), February through May. One excused absence is permitted.

5.  Attendance at Provisional Boot Camp on January 23, 2010. If for emergency reasons someone cannot attend, make-ups will be available.

6.  4 hours community service in addition to provisional project commitment .

7. Participate in all fund-raising activities of Junior League of Manatee County with the following requirements:

	2010 Spring Provisional Membership Application (55.2 KB)
	Transfer Membership Application (27.8 KB)