Important Dates
Who's Who
Did You Know?
Bylaws and Rules
This is how we do it...
100
January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA
When and where was Jack and Jill of America, Inc. founded?
100
I am the 21st and current National President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Who is Jacqueline Moore Bowles?
100
This will result if Chapter dues are not paid by August 1.
What is termination of membership?
100
These three words must be said after a motion is made before it can be discussed or voted on
What is "I second it"?
100
Uniterrupted White
What is the official dress for Jack and Jill ceremonies?
200
June 1, but no later than June 31
When are annual membership dues paid by each chapter member?
200
I am credited for founding Jack and Jill along with a group of 20 mothers from Philadelphia. I said, "To us as mothers, Jack and Jill has become a means of furthering an inherent and natural desire-the desire to bestow on our children all the opportunities possible for a normal and graceful approach to a beautiful adulthood."
Who is Marion Stubbs Thomas?
200
"To support the Aims of the National Organization" and "Let's Work, Let's Play, Let's Live Together"
What is the Jack and Jill pledge and motto?
200
These rules govern the Chapter in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution, Bylaws or special rules to orders of this Organization.
What are Robert's Rules of Order?
200
Hosting mothers' meetings is done alphabetically on a rotating basis. Hosting mothers are responsible for sending out notification of the meeting and its location. These members do not host in their first year.
Who are the Newly installed mothers?
300
September of each progam year
When are Carole Robertson Day (a day to celebrate diversity) and Jack and Jill Day ( a day to celebrate family) celebrated according to National mandate?
300
I collect all dues and activity fees, keep a records of money received, and collect and processe all vouchers for the organization.
Who is the Financial Secretary?
300
December 5, 1992 in the Republic of Germany
When was the first international chapter installed?
300
The number of regions in the National organization is the same as the number of National Officers.
What is the number 7?
300
At least 1/3 of the money earned during a Chapter fundraiser must go toward this National fund.
What is the National Foundation?
400
March 2005
When did the South Jersey Chapter celebrate is 50th anniversary?
400
I was a Jack and Jill youth that was killed in the Birmingham bombing while working as a civil rights activist.
Who is the Carol Robertson?
400
The South Jersey "mother and hands" logo was donated by Brenda Bacon, a Chapter mother during the South Jersey Regional Teen conference. It was copyrighted and named by Marie Young Robinson, as chairperson of the 50th anniversary celebration of the South Jersey Chapter. The name now accompanies the logo and states our purpose as Jack and Jill mothers.
What is "An Abundance of Mother's Love"?
400
This officer is responsible for directing the intake of new members into the chapter, according to the timelines set up by Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Who is the Vice President?
400
Pink and Blue
What are Jack and Jill's official colors?
500
A child member who turns 13 on or before June 30th of the program year.
What is a teen member?
500
The membership shall send this person to the National Convention, the Regional and Cluster Conferences as attendance at these organizational events are mandatory.
Who is the President of the Chapter?
500
Teen Leadership and Development Program Financial Literacy and Investment Awareness
What are the current National Programming Initiatives?
500
All members of the region must pay an additional $10 with dues and send at least one mother and one teen to this Regional event.
What is the Mothers' Cluster?
500
Recreational, Social, Cultural, Charitable and Educational
What are the five areas that should be considered and equally represented when planning activities for any program year?