Is the Junior League elitist?

“The Junior League is not the all-American, upper-middle-class organization it was even 30 years ago,” said Harris. “The league is no longer elitist. The idea of giving back to the community is not just for a particular class.”

Is Junior League like a sorority?

Some compare joining the Junior League to the college sorority experience of pledging and then moving up through the group until you “graduate.” It’s true that there are a few similarities. Like a sorority, you do go to events before you join. Junior Leagues are open to all women who are interested in its mission.

Is Junior League religious?

The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (Junior League or JL) is a private, nonprofit educational women’s volunteer organization aimed at improving communities and the social, cultural, and political fabric of civil society.

Why is the Junior League called the Junior League?

A little more than 100 years ago, a group of young women from privileged backgrounds parlayed their status and education into public service. They called their organization the Junior League, in reference to the members’ young ages.

Is Junior League a southern thing?

Whether you join The Junior League in New Orleans or New York, the experience is decidedly Southern, and suspiciously reminiscent of your first foray into Greek life many years ago (we won’t tell just how many).

How do you list Junior League on resume?

List your Junior League experience at the top of your resume right along with your paid experiences without specifying that it was an unpaid position. This will show others that you haven’t really taken a break in your career, just temporarily took a different direction!

Are junior league dues tax deductible?

Yes, your Junior League dues are deductible as long as you do not receive a tangible benefit in return and you itemize your deductions.

What should I wear to Junior League?

There’s a required dress code for meetings. Most Junior League headquarters require a similar business casual look, although post-college that means whatever you wore to work, but not casual Friday jeans, of course. Think the bag of the moment, enormous earrings and a little black dress.

Who started the Junior League?

Mary Harriman Rumsey
The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc./Founders

Mary Harriman, the founder of The Junior League, was a woman ahead of her time, a New York debutante who at the young age of 19 had more than social teas and dances on her mind.

What did the Junior League shift their emphasis to in the 1950s 70s?

The 1950s saw an emphasis on health and hospital-related projects. Junior League of Fresno established a Dental Health Council that continued for nineteen years.

Should I put fun facts on resume?

Fun facts are a path to sharing relevant abilities and transferable skills. Mentioning them also helps transition interviews from a question-and-answer format to something a bit more conversational. Fun facts can give employers a sense of your full self (beyond your in-office persona).

Did you know facts about a CV?

Here are some interesting facts about CV’s;

• 80\% of all resumes are misleading.
• 29\% state fraudulent degrees.
• 30\% show altered employment dates.
• 40\% have inflated salary claims.
• 30\% have inaccurate job descriptions.
• 27\% give falsified references.