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educational women's volunteer organization aimed at improving communities and the social, cultural, and political fabric of civil society. With 295 Junior League chapters in the

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, and the

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, it is one of the oldest and largest of Members engage in developing civic leadership skills, fundraising, and volunteering on JL committees to support partner community organizations related to foster children, domestic violence, human trafficking, illiteracy, city beautification, and other issues. Its mission is to advance women's leadership through meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. It was founded in 1901 in

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debutante Mary Harriman Rumsey.

History

The first Junior League was founded in 1901 in

as the Junior League for the Promotion of the Settlement Movement. It is now known as the New York Junior League (NYJL). Its founder was then 19-year-old

student and debutante Mary Harriman Rumsey, sister of future

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W. Averell Harriman William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891July 26, 1986), better known as Averell Harriman, was an American Democratic politician, businessman, and diplomat. The son of railroad baron E. H. Harriman, he served as Secretary of Commerce un ...

and daughter of railroad executive

Edward H. Harriman Edward Henry Harriman (February 20, 1848 – September 9, 1909) was an American financier and railroad executive. Early life Harriman was born on February 20, 1848, in Hempstead, New York, the son of Orlando Harriman Sr., an Episcopal clergyman ...

. Inspired by a lecture on settlement movements that chronicled the works of social reformers such as Lillian Wald and

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, Harriman Rumsey organized others to become involved in settlement work. The organization's first project was working at the College Settlement on

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was an early member of the NYJL, joining in 1903 when she was 19 years old. For many years the NYJL's clubhouse was located at 221 East 71st Street in Manhattan. Designed by architect John Russell Pope and opened in 1929, the building contained a swimming pool on the top floor, bedrooms for volunteers, a ballroom, a hairdressing salon, and a shelter for up to 20 abandoned babies. Marymount Manhattan College currently owns the building. In 1950 the NYJL clubhouse moved to the former Vincent Astor townhouse (Astor House) at 130 East 80th Street, where it remains as of 2020. The New York Junior League was soon emulated: by 1921, thirty Leagues joined to form the national association. In 1921—after serving as New York City's Junior League president from 1907 to 1910— Dorothy Payne Whitney became the first president of the Association of Junior Leagues International Inc., operating as the umbrella organization for all Junior Leagues worldwide. In 1961, the Junior League of Chicago co-founded the Art Institute's volunteer Docent Program to revitalize and expand "programming for children."

Women's organization

The League is an all-women organization. In 1996, the ''

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'', and ''

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'' publicized that a male hairdresser named Clark Clementsen tried to join the League after his "high society clients" recommended him, but was denied membership and retained an attorney to argue his case at a meeting of AJLI representatives in NYC. For him, members had "been trained to be organized, articulate community leaders, and it showed...no men's organization even came close."

Development

Mission

"The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) 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. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable."

Chartered Leagues

As of 2019 there are 291 Leagues of 140,000 women in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the UK, including but not limited to: California * Junior League of San Francisco Canada * Junior League of Montreal—the first League outside of the U.S. * Junior League of Toronto * Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington Florida * Junior League of Jacksonville * Junior League of Orlando * Junior League of Manatee County * Junior League of Miami * Junior League of Sarasota * Junior League of Tampa Massachusetts * Junior League of Boston Inc. * Junior League of Greater Springfield Mississippi * Junior League of Jackson—featured in '' The Help'' book and

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New York * Junior League of Buffalo * New York Junior League—the first league * Junior League of Kingston * Junior League of Long Island North Carolina * Junior League of Raleigh * Junior League of Greensboro * Junior League of Charlotte * Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties Ohio * Junior League of Akron * Junior League of Cleveland * Junior League of Cincinnati * Junior League of Columbus * Junior League of Dayton * Junior League of Toledo Utah * Junior League of Salt Lake City Washington * Junior League of Lower Columbia * Junior League of Olympia * Junior League of Seattle * Junior League of Spokane * Junior League of Tacoma Wisconsin * Junior League of Eau Claire * Junior League of Madison * Junior League of Milwaukee * Junior League of Racine UK * Junior League of London

Membership

Prospective

Prospects must attend orientation at their chapter's clubhouse before applying for membership. The application requires biographical data, two short essay questions, two recommendation letters (in most chapters, with some chapters requiring the letters be written by members), and a $100 application fee (fees vary by league).

Provisional

Once admitted, candidates must register for the ~$150 provisional course (fees vary by league) where they are trained on the organization's history and professional volunteerism over four clubhouse meetings, an off-site group trivia session (JL 101), a group community project (oftentimes PIP aka "Playground Improvement Project"), a volunteer credit shift, a personal development session (VET aka "Volunteer Education Training"), a committee overview event (placement previews), and optional social events with their group of 15-20 women out of 150 total new class members each fall and spring semester. Those who don't complete graduation requirements by the end of the semester must start over the next semester.

Active

Following graduation from provisional course training, members pay annual dues of approximately $525+ (fees vary by league) to become Active members and participate in the annual placement process to serve on a committee for the next academic year under the following areas as unpaid volunteers: *Communities (volunteering with partner community organizations) *Fundraising (event planning) *Membership Development *Communications (marketing and PR) They're required to attend at least 75% or more of committee meetings and one personal development session (included in membership) each year. Fundraising events are optional for members not on the fundraising committee, with discounted tickets available to members. They can renew their committee placement annually with some restrictions, change committees, and/or run for committee, council, board, organization, and/or headquarters leadership. Those who don't complete their annual membership requirements have their membership revoked.

Sustainer and Sustainer Emeritus

Requirements for Active and Sustainer status vary by League, but after 20 years of membership or reaching a certain age, members achieve Sustainer status, followed by an option of Sustainer Emeritus status for members aged 80 years or older.

Fundraisers and advocacy

The Junior League has a full calendar year of members-only, family-friendly, and public events at their clubhouses and local venues such as hotels. Notable JL events raising money for partner community organizations related to foster children, domestic violence, human trafficking, illiteracy, city beautification, and other issues include, but are not limited to: *Annual Winter Ball—the Junior League's largest fundraiser since 1952, where League awards are given to honor outstanding members and a public figure, such as Mary J. Blige (2011). Non-member dinner tickets start at $500+. *Annual Thanksgiving Eve Ball—introducing debutantes to society at The Plaza and Waldorf-Astoria since 1948 *Savor the Spring Restaurant Week *Spring House Tour *Team JL at the New York City Marathon The New York Junior League used to have a thrift shop where proceeds went to the community organizations. Other JL initiatives include its contributions to the passage of the

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, free school lunch campaign, “Don’t Wait to Vaccinate” campaign, and The Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen initiative, which combats childhood obesity and educates families on health and nutrition.

Notable League members and alums

As of 2020, five First Ladies of the U.S. have been Junior League members. Politics * Ann Bedsole—first female Alabama State Senator (1983–1995) * Margot Birmingham—wife of 1992 / 1996 Presidential Candidate and businessman,

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Florence Bird Florence Bayard Bird, (January 15, 1908 – July 18, 1998) was a Canadian broadcaster, journalist, and Senator. She is best known for her work as chairwoman of Royal Commission on the Status of Women. Born Florence Rhein in Philadelphia, P ...

—Canadian Senator appointed by

Pierre Trudeau Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau ( , ; October 18, 1919 – September 28, 2000), also referred to by his initials PET, was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and ...

, broadcaster, and journalist *

Pam Bondi Pamela Jo Bondi (born November 17, 1965) is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician. A Republican, she served as the 37th Florida attorney general from 2011 to 2019, the first woman elected to the office. In 2020, Bondi was one of Presid ...

— Attorney General of Florida *

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—41st

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during George H. W. Bush administration *

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—43rd

during George W. Bush administration * Pat Evans—three-term

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, Texas (2002-2009) *

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—38th

during

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administration * Judith Giuliani (née Nathan)—wife of 107th

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* Margaret Hance—first female

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, Arizona *

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—first female

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, Florida (1992–2003) * Margaret McTavish Konantz—Canadian Parliament, first woman elected to Canadian House of Commons from Manitoba *

Mary Pillsbury Lord Mary Pillsbury Lord (November 14, 1904 – July 21, 1978) was an American civic worker and officer in several charitable organizations, as well as serving as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. Early life Lord was born as Mary ...

— UN Delegate * Stephanie Malone—

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member (2009–present) *

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— U.S. Congresswoman from New York (2013–present) * Doris Matsui— U.S. Congresswoman from California (2005–present) *

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—

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member (1999–present) * Willie Landry Mount—Louisiana State Senator (2000-2012), first female Mayor of

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—Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1981-2006) appointed by Ronald Reagan * Diane Patrick—

member *

Nancy Reagan Nancy Davis Reagan (; born Anne Frances Robbins; July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016) was an American film actress and First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. She was the second wife of president Ronald Reagan. Reagan was born in Ne ...

—40th

during

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administration *

—32nd

during Franklin D. Roosevelt administration, United Nations Delegate * Margaret Chase Smith—first female

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and first to serve in both houses * Bobbie Sparrow—Canadian politician, House of Commons *

Carole Keeton Strayhorn Carole Stewart Keeton (born September 13, 1939), formerly known as Carole Keeton McClellan, Carole Keeton Rylander and Carole Keeton Strayhorn, is an American politician and the former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Elected to the comptro ...

—first female

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, Texas (1977–1983) Business *

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—chairman of

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after the death of her husband,

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, and philanthropist Entertainment, media, literature, and fashion *

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—TV chef and author of ''Mastering the Art of French Cooking'' * Ruth Draper—actress * Margaret Hamilton—actress, best known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in '' The Wizard of Oz'' *

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—actress * Ethma Odum—pioneer woman television personality in

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* Suzanne Perron—

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* Mena Webb—writer and editor * Eudora Welty—

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winning author *

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—actress, UN Delegate, US Ambassador Military and government * Jeannie Deakyne—Army Officer and

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recipient *

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—first female pilot in American history to die on active duty *

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—first secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, first commanding officer of the Women's Army Corps * Deborah Taylor Tate—

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Nonprofit and philanthropy * Mary Harriman—founder of the Junior League, sister of 48th

* Dorothy Payne Whitney—

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member, philanthropist, NYJL President, and first AJLI President * Helenka Adamowska Pantaleoni— U.S. Fund for UNICEF Co-founder and President (1953-1978) Sports *

Sarah Palfrey Cooke Sarah Hammond Palfrey Danzig (née Palfrey; September 18, 1912 – February 27, 1996) was an American tennis player whose adult amateur career spanned 19 years, from June 1926 until September 1945. She won two singles, nine women's doubles, and ...

—two-time Wimbledon champion * Kerri Strug—

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ist in gymnastics, White House correspondent

In popular culture

* '' The Official Preppy Handbook''—1980 tongue-in-cheek reference guide book featuring the Junior League * '' The Help'' (2009) book and '' The Help'' (2011 film)—the film stars

Emma Stone Emily Jean Stone (born November 6, 1988), known professionally as Emma Stone, is an American actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2017, she ...

and Bryce Dallas Howard in the Junior League of Jackson, Mississippi * ''The Devil in the Junior League''—2006 novel written by a former Junior Leaguer originally set to star Jennifer Garner in the film version. * The character Betty Draper in the TV series ''Madmen'' is a member of the Junior League

References

External links

Association of Junior Leagues International

New York Junior League

Canadian Federation of Junior Leagues

Junior League of London

Junior League of the City of New York Survey of Significant Interiors, 1984-1985
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