Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale

Become a Member

The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale seeks to recruit members who demonstrate an interest and commitment to volunteerism and community service.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LEAGUE AT OUR PROSPECTIVE MEMBER SOCIALS

If you are interested in joining our organization, we invite you to attend one of our informational socials! Members of the Prospective Member and Provisonal Education committees as well as the Board will be available to answer your questions!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale Headquarters

704 SE First Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33301

To rsvp, click here

 

Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale Headquarters

704 SE First Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33301

To rsvp, click here

 

AGE & RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for membership, prospective members must meet the age & residency requirements.

  • Age – must be over the age of 22 by December 31, 2011
  • Residency – must have resided in Broward County for a minimum of (6) months OR resided in Broward County for (2) years, must not have resided outside of Broward County for more than (5) years and currently lives within another Junior League admission area

PROVISIONAL MEMBER OBLIGATIONS

Upon acceptance to the Junior League, you will become a Provisional Member and will be expected to fulfill certain obligations and responsibilities:

  • Attend Monthly Provisional Meetings (September – April) as well as the Retreat (Typically in August). No more than 1 absence is permitted.
  • Attend Monthly General Membership Meetings (September – May). No more than 3 absences are permitted.
  • Complete all Provisional Course assignments, including Provisional Project.
  • Participate in required activities to be determined by the Board of Directors.
  • Complete 8 community credits by April 30, 2012, as required of all Active and Provisional members.
  • Pay a Provisional Course fee and Provisional dues
  • Purchase or sell six cookbooks by April 30, 2012 at a cost of approximately $25.00 each.
  • Understand that there may be additional costs of participating in League meetings and activities (e.g., costs incurred for transportation, babysitters, and meals).

SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS

All prospective members of the Junior League Greater Fort Lauderdale must have a sponsor to join. It is encouraged that a Provisional Member contact her own sponsor. If you do not have a sponsor, we will match you with one.

In order to sponsor a potential member, the sponsor must be a member in good standing at the time the application is submitted. If the sponsor is a transfer, she must have been affiliated with the JL of Fort Lauderdale for at least (6) months. Provisional Members may not be a sponsor. Sponsors may not be related to the potential member by blood, marriage or adoption.

Please discuss the mission of the League and of the requirements of membership with the potential member. Emphasize the importance of fulfilling the obligations of the Provisional Course. Attendance with the potential member is recommended at the following functions.

  • Prospective Member Socials in January or February 2011.
  • Provisional Welcome Social in May 2011 
  • President’s Reception in the Fall of 2011
  • Sustainers’ Reception in the Spring of 2012

 HOW TO APPLY

Please follow the steps below. The Provisional application, sponsorship form, provisional course fees and dues payments are due by 5:00 pm on April 1, 2011. Only online applications and sponsorship forms will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact the Prospective Member chair at prospectivemember@juniorleagueftl.org.

1. Fill out the online Provisional Application
    The application deadline for the 2011-2012 Provisional Class is 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2011  

    The 2011-2012 application will be available in January 2011.

2. Have your sponsor fill out the online Sponsorship Form. If you do not have a Sponsor we will match you with one.

    The 2011-2012 sponsorship form will be available in January 2011.

3. Mail or drop off your Provisional Course Fee and 2011-2012 Membership dues to the League office by 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2011. 
    The Provisional course fee is $75 and 2011-2012 Membership Dues are $150.

4. Members of the 2011-2012 Provisional Class will be notified in May 2011.