Thinking of joining JAS? We would love to have you.
Membership applications are reviewed in late Spring and membership acceptance letters are sent out in mid-May. To help inform your decision on membership, please review the information below.
Questions? Please consider joining us at an upcoming membership social or contact our Membership Chair at [email protected] for more information.
Membership Commitments
- The Time Commitment…
Meeting Schedule:
- General Meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm unless holiday or school schedules dictate the 2nd Tuesday. We do not have meetings in June.
- Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm via zoom unless otherwise specified.
The Initial Provisional Year:
- June – April is the full provisional year to complete service hours.
- Training occurs over the summer months with about 6-10 hours of class time.
- Complete 36 Hours including Education and Participation in a class-wide Community Service Project.
The Active Years (5 years):
- Service Year runs May 1— April 30.
- 24 Core Service Hours+
- 12 Education Hours (6 of which are obtained by attending JA general meetings.)
- 6 Finance Hours (Mandatory participation in Ladies Tea.)
- 8 Additional hours (from any category.)
- TOTAL OF 50 Hours.
Transitioning into Life/Associate Status:
- Occurs once members complete a five year commitment and the requirements of active membership.
- Able to participate in service and finance projects to continue supporting JAS
NOTE: If you happen to move out of town, your membership can transfer to other chapters of JA.
- The Financial Commitment
- Provisional Dues $100
- Active Annual Dues $100
- Life Dues $500 at time of completion of active service OR Associate Dues of $50/minimum annually for 10 years or until Life Dues amount is paid in full.