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Today I am turning in my form to join the Junior League of Dallas. My mother was always an active leaguer wherever we lived when I was little and when I moved to Dallas two years ago I knew I wanted to be involved. I wanted to wait to establish a life here before committing and there is not better year than the present for me! I have had my three sponsors sign my form and I will soon join the ranks. A special thanks to Weasel's Journey and Preppy Pettit for reaching out and offering to help my in this process! I am also excited to report that Mojito Maven and I will be in the same provisional class (if you read her blog, which I am sure you all so, you likely knew this already!) which is beyond fabulous! This is the start of something fabulous and I cannot wait until things begin in March!Founded in 1922, the Junior League of Dallas, Inc. trains members for effective participation in the community and is dedicated to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship.
· The Junior League of Dallas is a diverse group of women between the ages of 22 and 50 who believe that voluntarism does make a difference.
· Seventy eight percent of the active membership is employed outside the home.
· In 2007-2008, Active members gave over 120,000 uncompensated hours of service to 40 Junior League of Dallas community projects and several service support committees. Additionally, Provisionals donated over 8,000 service hours through Provisional Projects to meet community needs.
· Monetary grants distributed to organizations within the community during 2007-2008 will be approximately $1 million. Approximately 1,600 volunteers are working with 40 projects.
· Junior League members currently serve on 50 community boards and coalitions.
· The JLD raises money to support non-profit agencies in Dallas County including the 43 agencies in our Community Program, our 10 Provisional Projects, our Community Outreach Impact Projects, and the Community Assistance Fund. The JLD raises funds to support the training of volunteers, which takes place both at the JLD and in community volunteer opportunities. These funds will be gathered through donations from JLD members, other individuals, corporations and foundations; grants; advertising sales; underwriting and ticket sales for the 2008 Ball and Auction; commemorative giving; and the annual fund.
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Congrats! I've always wondered if I would enjoy that.
YAYAYAYAYAYAY we are going to have so much fun!! I am so excited! We are definitely planning on going on the same retreat ok? YAYAYAYAYY
Welcome to the League!! I recently joined Junior League Chicago & am loving it. You are going to be a major asset to JLD. Please keep us posted on all your fab events! I bet you could host parties at Lilly!!
Way to go Hopsy. Organized volunteer opportunities are sometimes just what we need. I look forward to hearing about your placements. You're going to be such an asset!
You will have a blast!!Congrats, the girls you meet in your provisional class will be your friends for life!!
Congrats, I am going Sustaining this May after 9 yrs in the ATL league and finishing-up here in the Midwest, I have made wonderful friends through League and have enjoyed the most outstanding moments in both communities, it was a proceless experience. A dear friend is of mind is a Dallas Sustainer, she gave tirelessly, Melanie Weaver if you ever get the chance to meet. Also, were you a Kappa at SMU? My best friend was a Kappa there as well, she graduated in 1995 though. Anyhoo, best wishes!
I'm a Columbia, SC Junior Leaguer and am so happy that I did it. Another of my friends is going to be a Dallas provisional this year, but she's a bit older.
Congrats!! That is so neat! We have a ******* County Service Leage in GA, and I hope to be in it one day!
I've just joined the Junior League of St. Louis - I'm really looking forward to it!
Yeah! After your provisional year, we should work on a project together!
I'm joining JLD also!!! I went to an informational meeting in the fall and have had all three sponsors sign off on me as well. I haven't heard anything this month though. Is there a meeting this month or does everything start in March? I moved after going to the informational meeting so I am hoping something did not get lost in the mail.
My daughter,(Adventures of a Southern Newlywed) wants to join the League in her city too when she gets settled down with her new job. She found some of her sponsors through her blog. Junior League women are like Sorority Sisters, they form a bond with each other. I know you will LOVE it!!! Some of my favorite cookbooks are Junior League cookbooks. The Junior League in Raleigh, NC just sponsored the Governor's ball for her inauguration in January. It is their fundraiser. Love & blessings!
Welcome aboard! Now we're all leaguers!
Congrats and Welcome to JL! You are going to be a great asset to your local JL and to AJLI!!!
congrats! I'm planning to join Junior League Atlanta and have been checking the website everyday to see if they are accepting applications yet! so excited for you ;)
I know you will love it! It is a very important part of who I am.I am a sustainer after 13 active years. Enjoy it!
Yay for you Hopsy!! They will absolutely love you with your positive energy + your overall "fabulous-ness"
:-) xoxo {had to delete previous comment due to a GGE - gross grammatical error}
Congrats and Good Luck! Provisional year is somewhat demanding, but overall the experience is life-changing and something I highly recommend! I can't wait to hear all about it!
That's wonderful! I'm sure that you'll have a great time being involved with JL! I have plans to join my local chapter in the future. Just too busy right now with work, moving to a different house, and baby girl!
oh i cant wait to join the junior league!!!
Good luck! :) Please keep up posted on all the happenings! It sounds so fun! :)
YAY! I'm so excited for you and MM. I've been in the NY league for 4 years and LOVE it! I used to teach our provisional classes until my work travel schedule got way too crazy. I can't wait to hear all about your experiences. I've met so many of my best friends in the League.
Yay!! You'll love it! I joined in DC and LOVE LOVE LOVED it there!! I'm trying hard to love my new league but gosh it's so different. But I think in time I will learn to love it to.
COngrats! I loved the league when I was in it and all of my current friends I met there! I'm on leave right now for a bit, but probably will go back in a couple of years when the little one gets bigger! Have fun!
Congrats ad welcome to the League! I am entering the second leg of my provisional year in the Junior League of Baltimore, Inc.
I am so excited for you! I am a JLD member and I really love being a part of league. I truly cherish my experience and all the friends that I have met through being in league. I know you are going to love it!
Congrats! I would love to be in JL one day when I graduate college and get settled!
I love JL! I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I have :)
I remember my provisional year here in Big D I went to indigent nursing homes and we organized Bingo games and decorated for holidays. It's all very rewarding. You are going to be one busy girl!!
I will be in 2009 Provisional Class here in Charleston!! It should be a blast!
You are going to be such a wonderful asset to the Junior League, and I am honored to be a part of bringing you on board. I expect that before long people will be whispering, "Who do we have to thank for bringing us THIS outstanding girl?!" and I, of course, will be on record as your lead sponsor. :)
Congratulations!! That's great.
That is so cool! Is there any way to find out if there are sister organization like this in other cities?
Congratulations! I have been in The League for over 9 years. You will definitely enjoy it and meet some wonderful women!
You are going to have a fabulous time with the JL! It's such a great organization and they will be lucky to have you! Some of my best memories are from my year as a provisional.
I am so glad your post explained Junior League - had wondered what it was all about - I had it in my head that it was something to do with baseball?!! Wish there was something similar over here - Americans are so good with volunteering and civic responsibility - it's an amazing thing about your way of life over there!
Welcome to the JLD!
I am now a sustainer and loved my time doing community and in-league placements. I met the most wonderful women.
Enjoy your provisional year-
Mommy Firecracker
Congratulations! You will have a blast!
-Linda
Past President of my Junior League here in New York, now a Sustainer.
Congrats!
You will have a blast. I'm a Provisional Active with JLOCC. You will met tons of awesome women!
Congrats Hopsy!! What an asset you will be and I know everyone is going to love you as much as we do! Can't wait to hear of all the wonderful projects you will be doing and eventually the committee's you will be on. I know you are going to make all that hard work into FUN FUN FUN!
I am joining my Junior League's provisional class this coming August. I had planned to start in January, but with my illness and accident in Nov. & Dec, I did not get my paperwork submitted in time.
Have you read "The Devil in the Junior League" by Linda Francis Lee? I just finished reading it and it is hilarious. It is set in Texas and even mentions the Dallas JL. I would love to hear your take on the novel.
Welcome to the League!! I have enjoyed being a member for several years. You will be a GREAT asset!!
Best wishes,
Suzanne
Walnut Creek, CA
Welcome to the Junior Leaugue! I have been a member of the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin for 7 years and have met so many wonderful women. It's an incredible experience.
Congrats, you are going to love it! I know you will make a great addition to the JLD! I have really enjoyed my time in the Junior League and wouldn't change it for anything! :)
I am so glad to hear your joining the Junior League - I belong to the Junior League of Long Island - and love being able to make a difference in people's lives.
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