On September 15th, The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. (JLSN) will begin its Fall 2011 new member orientation sessions for all women age twenty-one and older who live in Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, Redding, Ridgefield, Norwalk and Stamford. These towns comprise JLSN’s service area, and the new member orientation classes provide a thorough introduction to all of the Junior League’s community programs including the Diaper Co-Op, Healthy Parents, Kids in the Kitchen and Done in a Day service initiatives.
“Becoming a member of the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk provides an opportunity to contribute to the community while creating lifelong friendships,” said Amy Bien, 2011-12 JLSN President. “Our members come from a diverse demographic background, with the common denominator of a commitment to volunteering and community service.”
The following new member orientation classes will meet from 7–9 P.M. at JLSN’s headquarters at 748 Post Road in Darien:
· September 15th (Thursday)
· September 27th (Tuesday)
· October 12th (Wednesday)
· October 27th (Thursday)
· November 9th (Wednesday)
Founded in 1923, 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 in Fairfield County. A few of these organizations are: 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. For example, last year JLSN and Stepping Stones Museum for Children co-hosted a screening of the documentary “Two Angry Moms”, a film about nutritional choices offered to American school children.
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, public speaking, and internet proficiency in addition to serving the community. These valuable skills also translate well in the workplace and on a resume.
Women interested in joining JLSN can contact the League office in Darien at (203) 655-4662 or by email at membership@jlsn.org or visit the website at www.jlsn.org for further information. No sponsors are required.
The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. (JLSN) 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 active and sustaining members, all committed to building better communities. All women age 21 and older, of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism, are welcomed by JLSN.
