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Care Today. Character Tomorrow.

Junior Auxiliary of Taney County

Care Today. Character Tomorrow.  The five-pointed crown represents the five virtues

NAJA members strive to uphold     

Charity Youth Health Community Service Leadership

Care Today. Character Tomorrow.  NAJA is a non-profit organization dedicated to

enhancing the lives of children.

Care Today. Character Tomorrow.  Caring for and being an example to children is vital

in shaping their tomorrow.

Care Today. Character Tomorrow. “Our first duty is to the children of our own community…if we are to build a better America tomorrow it is with the children on our doorsteps today.” –Louise Eskrigge Crump  United by Louise Eskrigge Crump of Greenville,

Mississippi, NAJA was formed in 1941 by concerned women during the post-depression, pre-World War II south  Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Louise Eskrigge Crump was the society editor of her hometown’s newspaper

Membership

Active (Members) Associate Life Non-resident Sustaining

3,769 1,589 9,127 18 11

TOTAL

14,514

Chapters

Care Today. Character Tomorrow.  NAJA members become involved in

projects addressing the needs of youth  

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Education Drug abuse Teen esteem Family welfare Youth Violence Other key areas in children's lives

Chapters

 Chapter efforts by Junior Auxiliary

volunteers in 2007:  

Amounted to 270,109 volunteer hours Spent $2,220,076 on projects

The Benefits of Volunteering

 Utilize your talents and skills.  Learn new skills.  Meet new people.  Develop a new perspective.  Make contacts for career options.  Keep your mind alert and body active.

JATC’s Officers  2009-2010 Officers:  Kim Hollingsworth, President  Susan Warner, Vice-President  Carissa Lilly, Second Vice-President  Sheryl Schiller, Recording Secretary  Barb Dixon, Corresponding Secretary  Joan Anderson, Treasurer  Cathy Brown, Projects Chairman  Mary Jo Green, Membership Chairman  Linda Lewis, Finance Chairman

Newest Members  Welcome to the Provisional Class of 2009-2010:  Michele Bourk  Jerra Caldwell  Amy Conrad  Dawn Erickson  Donna Harris  Alice Snyder  Beth Vaughn  Diane Staggs (re-instating membership)

National Graduate Scholarship Program

 Supports graduate students planning to work

directly with children  NAJA as awarded over 422 scholarships totaling more than $920,000  Received American Speech and Hearing Associations Distinguished Service Award

Local Projects  Local chapters participate in NAJA

endeavors, and     

Identify and implement needed local projects, the work of the JA chapter All projects undertaken are voted on by the Chapter and include raising necessary funds to make a project successful Develop projects to a functional level Involve a community organization for long term project development and continuity All members are encouraged to bring ideas for projects that would meet a community need

Counting and Reporting JA Hours  The work unit of the Junior Auxiliary member is the hour. 

To be in good standing, each member must annually log: 

24 service hours, X finance hours and 12 education hours.

Each hour can only count in ONE category.  Administration Hours  Hours worked to organize, administer and operate JA locally and nationally.  In other words, if you are helping to run the chapter, it’s Administration!  Example: Prepare chapter review as an officer  Education Hours  Hours obtained in attending Chapter meetings, Area meetings, Annual Education Conference, Provisional Training (as a member), seminars and programs sponsored by the Chapter  In other words, if you are learning something, it’s Education!  Example: Attend a chapter meeting (must have six per year) 

Counting and Reporting JA Hours  Finance Hours

Hours worked to raise funds to cover Chapter and project expenses.  In other words, if you are making money, it’s Finance!  Example: Volunteer to work raising funds at the annual Trivia Challenge or Run From the Couch  Service Hours  Hours given to service for others in the community.  In other words, if you are serving or teaching others, it’s Service!  Example: Volunteer to pack bags for the Snacks in Packs (SIP) project, help young ladies find a dress at Prom Dress Project, or prepare scholarship notebooks  When in doubt, ask another member for advice on how to log your hours! 

Local Scholarship Program  Awards $500 Scholarships to graduating students

who excel in the area of community volunteering  Supports graduating high school seniors from four local high schools    

Branson Hollister Forsyth Kirbyville

Our Members

Local Projects: Scholar Care  Provides support and encouragement to a recent

college-bound student  Selection of a student is based on financial need and school counselor recommendations

Local Projects: College Readiness  Assists high school students in identifying

scholarships for continuing their education  Provides informational notebooks and planning guides at local high schools’ college night events

Our Members

Local Projects: Hug Baskets  Provides clothing, food and

other necessities to needy children and sponsored families on an as needed basis

Local Projects: Angel Food

 Provide volunteers to assist

with monthly food plan distribution

Local Projects: Mentoring with TLC  “Teaching Leadership

Characteristics” is a program designed to help girls, ages 10-15, to develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles  Takes place at Branson Boys & Girls Club and meets weekly during the school year

Local Projects: Snacks in Packs  Provides nutritious snack

packs over weekends for children at risk of going hungry  Provides classroom volunteers to support teachers and students

Our Members

Local Projects: Family Fitness Walk  Provides a one-mile family

fitness walk with various activity stations along the way  Each station promotes movement and healthy activities

Local Projects: Prom Dress Project  Provides high school girls

who might not otherwise have an opportunity to enjoy their proms, with gently worn or new, prom dresses and accessories  Girls are identified through high school counselors and are allowed to “shop” from dresses at a designated time

Local Projects: Nightingales  Provides visits to local nursing

home patients and shut-ins  Provides a “Glitz and Glamour” day that provides jewelry, pampering and manicures

Local Projects  Local chapter projects would not be

possible without… 

Our tireless volunteers  Time  Commitment  Organization  And…

Community support!

Our Members

Our Members

Local Fundraising Efforts  Annual Trivia Challenge  Largest fund-raising effort  Began in 2000  Run from the Couch!  Began in 2008  Rubber Ducky Drift  Newest fund-raising effort  Began in 2009 by newly inducted members

Local Projects  Individual, local business, and corporate

sponsors can express their community commitment through…     

Sponsorships Trade-out advertisements Resource center materials for members Educational tools for children Monetary support

Our Members

Local Projects  Who do you know that may be interested in

helping with JA projects?    

Business associates Community leaders Concerned individuals You?

Thank you for being a part. We hope to work with you in making a difference in our community.