Get Invlolved
Through its 80 year history, The Junior League of Charleston has made significant contributions that have positively impacted the quality of life for families in the Kanawha Valley.
The Junior League of Charleston is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. Donations to the Junior League are tax deductible. If you would like to make a donation or volunteer, you can find more info here:
Corporate Donations and Grants
2005-06 General Membership Meeting Schedule
Membership Benefits
- Make a positive impact in the Charleston community
- Give back to women, children and families in the Charleston area
- Train for effective community leadership in: public relations, marketing, finance, fundraising, event planning, leadership, advocacy and personal development
- Interface with community and business leaders
- Expand current skills with opportunities to explore new ones
- Network with other dynamic and committed women in and out of your field of expertise
- Develop lasting friendships who share your commitment to volunteerism
Membership
If you are a woman interested in volunteering and looking for an opportunity to improve the community in the Charleston area, the Junior League of Charleston is for you! The League has, over its 80 year history, made contributions that have significantly impacted the quality of life for families in the Charleston area, through its various grant programs and countless volunteer hours.
The Junior League of Charleston hosts informational gatherings in the Summer and Fall to recruit new members. These meetings give prospective members an opportunity to meet league members in a casual environment and to find out the many benefits of becoming a member. Please contact the League office if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member.
The 2005-2006 provisional class instruction will be under the direction of the Director of Provisional Development, Meridith Osborne. The Provisional Development Committee consists of Meridith Osborne, Mary Blaydes, Leigh Ann Hill and Rachel Securro. Please contact any of these members for information about joining our newest provisional class.
Provisional Membership
Members of the Junior League of Charleston will tell you that their Provisional Year is one of the best experiences they have had for the friendships they made, what they learned about the community, and the impact they had, and continue to have, on the community. New members bring enthusiasm, energy and a new perspective to the ways in which the League can help.
Provisional members are those members who are preparing to become Active members in the Junior League of Charleston. Each provisional member must complete a mandatory training period from September through May before being eligible to become an active voting member of the Junior League of Charleston.
This training program will provide basic information about the Junior League of Charleston mission, goals, organizational structure, community involvement and class projects.
Provisional members must share an interest in volunteerism and a commitment to community service and the means to fund community endeavors.
New members are accepted September 1 through October 15. Prospective members who have not enrolled by October 15 may join the following year.
All Provisional members must complete the following during the provisional training period to be eligible for active membership status in the following year:
- Be a female of at least 21 years of age upon filing for provisional membership
- Have a strong commitment to community service
- Complete Junior League of Charleston enrollment form and submit provisional dues in the amount of $50.00 (provisional dues, $26.25, one time provisional fee, $23.75) on or before the October provisional meeting (dues are not refundable)
- Attend two General Membership meetings, offered once a month, September - May
- Attend one Board of Directors meeting, offered once a month, September - May
- Attend all Provisional meetings held at Edgewood Country Club (1600 Edgewood Drive) - 2005-06 Provisional Meeting Dates
- Participate in a group Spring Provisional Project – each provisional class develops and implements a project during the training period in Whale of a Sale years and two in off Whale of a Sale years (involving either community service, fundraising, or a combination of both)
- In Whale of a Sale years:
- Work three hours each in the warehouse, pre-sale/setup (Oct. 14, 2005) and sale day (Oct. 15, 2005) - Total of 9 hours
- Buy a Whale of a Sale T-shirt to wear on Sale day
- Bring a black marker and stapler to sale
- Bring four baked goods to sale
- Note: there is no quota requirement for provisional members, but donations are encouraged
Active Membership
Active members are those members who have completed the provisional experience and satisfy the active membership requirements.
Active members remain in good standing by demonstrating volunteer service to the Charleston community and the League as stated in the current membership policy of the Junior League of Charleston and the Association of Junior Leagues International.
Active members participate in one (or more) of the many different Junior League of Charleston placements. Active members dedicate approximately 10 hours a month to their placement.
All active members must:
- Submit annual dues in the amount of $88.00 (before March 1 – dues paid after March 1 are assessed a $15.00 late fee and any applicable reinstatement fees)
- Attend General Membership meetings
- Participate and fulfill all Placement requirements
- Participate in all fundraising events
- Meet all financial obligations as set forth in the Policies and Procedures of the League
Sustainer Membership
Sustaining members are those members who have fulfilled the active membership requirements and who continue to support the League and the community.
All sustaining members must:
- Complete seven years of active membership
- Submit annual dues in the amount of $63.00 (before March 1 – dues paid after March 1 are assessed a $15.00 late fee and any applicable reinstatement fees)
Sustainer Emeritus Membership
Sustainer emeritus members are those sustaining members who have reached 80 years of age. Sustainer emeritus members retains all the rights and privileges of a sustainer and do not pay dues.
