Want to make a difference in 2012? Consider joining The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. (JLSN), open to women 21 and over who are interested in becoming members of this internationally recognized, non-profit, women’s volunteer organization. Potential new member classes begin on January 26 at JLSN headquarters at 748 Post Road in Darien.
Since 1923, the JLSN has responded continually to community needs in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Westport and Ridgefield. JLSN has founded, or has participated in the establishment of, more than 80 community agencies. Some of the more identifiable organizations include: the Fairfield County Women’s Center at Norwalk Community College, Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Domestic Violence Services, Shelter for the Homeless (Pacific House), the Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County, Weir Farm Docent Program and the Women’s Crisis Center.
JLSN is one of 292 member leagues of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) (www.ajli.org). Inspired by AJLI’s vision, “The Junior League: Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Community Change,” JLSN’s current focus is on Building Healthy Families. Community programs include the JLSN Diaper Co-Op, Healthy Parents, Kids in the Kitchen and Done in a Day service initiatives.
JLSN affords a multitude of opportunities for women to network personally and professionally. The organization trains its members to become effective community volunteers, advocates and leaders. JLSN members develop a wide variety of skills, including, but not limited to, team building and public speaking in addition to serving the community.
Members reside in all towns in the JLSN service area, and no sponsors are required. Women new to JLSN participate in a provisional class that serves as an introduction to the organization and its community efforts.
“Becoming a member of JLSN provides an opportunity to contribute to the community while creating lifelong friendships,” said Amy Bien, JLSN President. “Our members come from a diverse demographic background, with an interest in volunteerism and community service as a common denominator. It is an exciting time to become a member and we look forward to introducing new women to the joys that we have experienced with JLSN.”
The Spring 2012 Provisional Class will meet from 7–9:00 p.m. on the following evenings:
January 26th (Thursday)
February 15th (Wednesday)
March 13th (Tuesday)
April 16th (Monday)
May 10 (Thursday)
Women interested in joining JLSN can contact the League office in Darien at (203) 655-4662, by email at membership@jlsn.org or online at www.jlsn.org for further information. Women interested in learning more before January 26 are invited to attend one of the following social and informational sessions:
January 17 from 7:15-8:15 P.M. at JLSN Headquarters at 748 Post Rd. in Darien or January 18 from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at The Brewhouse, 13 Marshall St., So. Norwalk.
The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. JLSN has more than 400 members who serve the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Westport, Ridgefield and the vicinity. All women age 21 and older, of all races, religions, and national origins, who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism, are welcomed for membership in JLSN.
