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 AUGUST 1, 2023 FOR FALL 2023 TERM AND NOVEMBER 30, 2023
FOR SPRING 2024 TERM. REGRETFULLY, NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE. UPON
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM OUR NEW MEMBER
CHAIRS WITH NEXT STEPS.
NEW MEMBER CLASS INFORMATION FOR FALL WILL BE PROVIDED IN AUGUST AND FOR
SPRING TERM WILL BE PROVIDED IN DECEMBER.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting
voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective
action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our 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 into
the JLPB.
According to the governing bylaws of this organization, the following criteria must be met by
candidates for membership:
o A candidate for membership shall have attained her twenty-second (22nd) birthday
by May 31st of the calendar year in which she applies for, and
o Candidates shall possess the following:
interest in voluntarism
commitment to community service
interest in developing her potential for voluntary community participation.
o Candidates must successfully complete their New Member Training Program term.
o Candidates must pay dues ($200) and application fee ($100) on or before August 1
of the year in which they are seeking to become a New Member (Fall 2023 term) and
on or before November 30 for (Spring 2024 term).
o New Members are not eligible to vote at meetings or to hold an office within JLPB.
o A New Member who is unable to complete all commitments in the JLPB during the
New Member Training Program may resign in good standing and reinstate when she
is able to complete the full New Member Training Program. Dues and fees will not be
reimbursed.
WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS?
On or before August 1 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 Fall Term 2024 will be due on or before November 30, 2023
Please note, any candidate who does not submit the aforementioned payments by September 1 or
November 30 th 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 September 1 or November 30th, 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 New Member 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 (FALL TERM) commences in September and runs until
December. The New Member Training Program (SPRING TERM) commences in January and runs
until 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:
Attend at least 3 out of 4 New Member meetings each month held at JLPB
Headquarters. These meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month, but the date
may change due to observed holidays.
FALL TERM MEETINGS: (September-December) First Tuesday of every month from
6:00pm-7:30pm
SPRING TERM MEETINGS: (January-April) First Tuesday of every month from
6:00pm-7:30pm ***January date is subject to change due to the holidays.
o Complete one New Member Project.
o Fulfill the Community Project Fundraising Commitment of $100 by 5/21/24.
o Attend the New Member Bus Tour which will be for both fall and spring New
Members in January.
*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:
Complete the form below
Following your completion of the form below you will receive an email asking you to confirm
your email address.
o If you don’t receive this confirmation within 30 minutes of submitting your application,
please check your spam folder and then reach out to Recruitment@JLPB.org.
Once your email is confirmed you will be able to access your JLPB Homepage. Please
bookmark this page and follow the steps noted to complete your application.
o We recommend using a Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox browser.
Should you have any issues please email Recruitment@JLPB.org.