Founded in 1912, the JLP has contributed more than five million dollars and six million volunteer hours to the Greater Philadelphia region in our 98-year history. The impact of JLP volunteer efforts in this community has been widespread and diverse. We invite you to learn more about the JLP and to consider membership.
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Interested in becoming a Junior League of Philadelphia member? Prospective members must be women who are at least nineteen (19) and reside in Philadelphia County, PA; Delaware County, PA; Bucks County, PA; Montgomery County, PA; Chester County, PA; Camden County, NJ; Burlington County, NJ; or Gloucester County, NJ.
The Admissions process for the 2010-2011 Provisional Class will begin in April and continue through the end of August. We will hold several informal Open Houses in the Greater Philadelphia Area, as well as New Jersey. Please check out the locations and dates of these events on our homepage! The 2010-2011 Membership Application is available on our homepage, and all applications and Provisional dues are due by Monday, September 6, 2010. For more information please contact Ashley Allphin, 2010-2011 Provisional Course Chair at jlprecruitment@gmail.com.
2010 Open House Schedule
Date | Location | Address | Sign Up |
May 2, 1 p.m. | Chestnut Hill | 8035 Seminole Avenue | registration closed |
May 13, 6:30 p.m. | Ardmore | Plate Restaurant | registration closed |
May 20, 7 p.m. | University City | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill | registration closed |
June 3, 7 p.m. | Philadelphia | Mission Grill | registration closed |
June 23, 6:30 p.m. | Villanova | 2048 Old Gulph Road | registration closed |
July 22, 7 p.m. | Manayunk | Bourbon Blue Restaurant | Register |
July 29, 7 p.m. | King of Prussia | Kildare's Pub House | Register |
August 1, 1 p.m. | Avalon | Whitebrier Restaurant 260 20th Street Avalon, NJ | Register |
August 5, 7 p.m. | Philadelphia | Racquet Club | Register |
August 10, 7 p.m. | Bryn Mawr | Great Estate Consignment Shop 701 West Haverford Road Bryn Mawr, PA | Register |
August 17, 6:30 p.m. | Ardmore | Plate Restaurant | Register |
August 19, 7 p.m. | Philadelphia | Table 31 | Register |
September 7, | Philadelphia | The Public House | Register |
Membership Classification
Provisional Member
Provisional members are those members of the Junior League who are engaged in training to prepare for effective community and League involvement and who comply with the requirements for admission to Active membership. Provisional members who have completed their requirements to date will be eligible to vote at the Annual Voting Meeting only if they are present at the meeting. Provisionals are not eligible to vote otherwise or hold office. A Provisional member must be no less than 19 on the first day of the Provisional course. View the requirements...
Active Member
Active members are those who have completed the Provisional training course, and have been admitted to Active membership, justifying such membership through service to their community. Any Active member may go Sustaining after 10 years Active service or if she has reached age 40, a minimum of five years of Active service. View the requirements...
Sustaining Member
A minimum of 10 years Active service or if she has reached age 40, a minimum of five years. Active service is required before becoming a Sustainer. Sustainers shall have all the privileges of membership except that they may not hold Active office or vote on Active matters. However, the Sustainer Chair is a voting member of the League Board. View More...
Transfers
Provisional, Active, and Sustainer members in good standing have the privilege of transferring membership from one Junior League to another. A member who transfers between Junior Leagues shall be granted the status consistent with the specifications of membership categories of the receiving Junior League. View the requirements...
