If you have been a member of another Junior League chapter in the past, please do not fill out a New Member application, instead please email our Membership Chair at membershipchair@jlpb.orgfor further instructions.
Prospective New Member Application
Introduction/Description/Criteria
THE APPLICATION, $100 APPLICATION FEE AND $200 NEW MEMBER DUES, MUST BE PAID IN FULL NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15th, 2024
FOR THE SPRING TERM. REGRETFULLY, NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE. UPON
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL OR TEXT FROM OUR RECRUITMENT CHAIRS WITH NEXT STEPS.
NEW MEMBER CLASS INFORMATION FOR SPRING WILL BE PROVIDED IN JANUARY.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Junior League of the Palm Beaches is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITMENT:
The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission statement. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.
WHO CAN APPLY TO BE A NEW MEMBER?
The Junior League of the Palm Beaches (JLPB) is an organization of women improving the community through the effective action of trained volunteers. Women who have an interest in
engaging in community and civic leadership and who seek the opportunity to develop their potential resulting in meaningful and sustained community impact are welcome to apply for membership in JLPB.
According to the governing bylaws of this organization, the following criteria must be met by
candidates for membership:
WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS?
On or before January 15th of the year the applicant is applying to become a New Member of JLPB, the applicant must pay dues of $200 in addition to the application fee of $100. Application fee and dues for spring term 2024.
Please note, any candidate who does not submit the aforementioned payments by January 15th respectively will not be a New Member that year and will be declined admission to the
New Member Class. In the event that both fees are not paid by January 15th, the New Member will be terminated automatically.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA TO BE ACCEPTED AS A NEW MEMBER?
New Members are required to fill out the application and pay their dues of $200 and application fee of $100. Once the aforementioned items are completed, New Members will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis until the class is full. Once the applicant is accepted into the New Member Training Program, she will be contacted by the co-chairs of the Recruitment Committee to welcome her and advise her of upcoming events and activities.
WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF NEW MEMBERS DURING THE NEW MEMBER
TRAINING PROGRAM?
The New Member Training Program (SPRING TERM) commences in January and ends in May. The purpose of the New Member Training Program is to inform New Members about the history of the Junior League, including its impact and legacy on our local community, as well as prepare the New Members to be effective and informed volunteers.
Below are some of the New Member requirements:
*ANNUAL DUES WILL BE DUE April 15, 2024 FOR THE 2024-2025 LEAGUE YEAR.
To start your application for the 2023-2024 New Member Class, please follow these steps:
Should you have any issues please email Recruitment@JLPB.org.