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Membership RequirementsHow to Become a Member of the Inland Empire Chapter

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Inland Empire Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Please note that prospective members to Jack & Jill Inland Empire Chapter must be sponsored by a member of the chapter. An individual meeting all requirements and qualifications must then be approved by chapter vote to complete the selection process.  New member applications are generally due in January preceding initiation into the chapter.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is an African-American organization of mothers who nurture future leaders by strengthening children ages 2-19 through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.

Our Bylaws specify a few key criteria’s for membership:

  • A candidate for membership must have attended a minimum of one “all chapter” activity and one group activity per child within 12 months prior to recommendation for membership.
  • A candidate for membership must pay new member joining fees no later than April 1.
  • A candidate for membership must attend new member’s orientation to be held prior to May 1.

To maintain membership, a member must be in good standing. Good standing means a mother must be active and financial.

  • Active is defined as participating in local chapter activities, sponsoring age-group activities and supporting the Foundation.
    • 1:4 Requirement:
      An active member shall be required to attend one national convention or one regional conference or one regional area workday or cluster within each four-year period for the duration of her membership tenure.
  • Financial is defined as having paid all chapter, regional and national dues, assessments and fees.
  • Meet participation
    • Attend chapter meetings regularly
    • Attend chapter events (social & service)
    • Host age group activities
  • Get Engaged Immediately
    • Chapter Committees
    • Volunteer for committee that will match your skills/passion

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Inland Empire Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc, please complete the attached form and submit via instructions contained on the form.

Thank you,
Members
Inland Empire Chapter
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated