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Junior League of Bell County recruiting for fall
Saturday, 23 June 2012 by Keith Bahlmann
The Junior League of Bell is actively recruiting ladies that are interested in serving their community. An information meeting will be held Tuesday June 19, 2012 at 6:30PM at Dead Fish Grill in Belton for those interested in learning more about JLBC. To learn more about JLBC and the league's community projects please visit our website at www.jlbellco.org.
Several times a year, the Junior League of Bell County hosts an information meeting for women interested in membership in the organization. This is a chance for prospective members to get acquainted with current members of the JLBC, to learn about the projects, services, and fundraisers in which we participate, and to meet and socialize with those who may be joining the JLBC. Current board members, active members and recent new members will be available for questions. The Junior League of Bell County does not require sponsorship to become a member. All women of the community are welcome to submit names of potential members to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to the Junior League of Bell County, Second Hand Rose, 17 East Central Avenue, Temple, TX, 76501. For more information, please visit the website at jlbellco.org.
The Junior League is comprised of active, sustainer and new members. Active members serve JLBC through a committee or council, contributing volunteer hours in the community and supporting the fundraising efforts of the signature project. Sustainers are those members who no longer serve JLBC through an active placement, but instead offer support through guidance, advice and a financial commitment. New members are new members participating in a training program to learn more about the Junior League.
The Junior League of Bell County is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The League supports the development and well-being of children in our community.
Founded in 1901 by New Yorker, Mary Harriman, the Junior Leagues are organizations of women committed to voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Association of Junior Leagues International is made up of 292 Junior Leagues in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Together, they are one of the largest international volunteer organizations for women interested in making a positive impact in their communities. For more information, visit the website ajli.org.