Jack and Jill questions

[barcelonagirl]

I just noticed Central Jersey has a Jack and Jill. Their legacy policy stopped me.

Can anyone share? Especially for those who were admitted without being a legacy

[kicks]

What is there legal policy?

All I know about it is from my aunt (a single mom) and she loves it. It seems like they do a lot of good stuff and expose the kids to a lot. I know last year my cousin (high school age) entered a speech competition with them.

My point is they seem to do a variety of activities but outside of that I have no clue how they are from a legal standpoint.

[barcelonagirl]

If you're a legacy ie your mom was involved there's a different application. You need to be sponsored otherwise.

[thejackpot]

Do you know a member? I think you have to be sponsored by a member if you don't have legacy from your mom.

[05heel]

I don't know much about it other than that a coworker asked me if I would be interested a few years ago. It's definitely not my scene, but I know that she and her daughters have had great experiences.

[childofhiphop]

Nov 2, 2016 22:07:45 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

Does anyone know if biracial children are welcomed in Jack and Jill?
There's an OC Chapter, which would be a wonderful opportunity, but I don't know if our family could be included.

Mixed child here who was in Jack & Jill as a child. I remember it being okay. However, my Mom didn't like the vibe from the Mom's so we left. I don't know if that was because of me being so light, my siblings being dark or if it was about inner cliques.

It was the early 70's though. Southern California.

Times have changed. Maybe? (Hesitant to type that out since the evening news seems like times haven't progressed that much at all)

[threejs]

I'm a member of Jack and Jill. Biracial children are absolutely accepted. I was just at a regional conference last weekend of 700 Jack and Jill Moms. There were white and latina mothers included in that 700.

The legacy policy is only different in that if you are one, you don't have to have a sponsor. If you're not entering as a legacy, you have to find an active member in the chapter you would be a part of (which is based on your geographic location), befriend them, and ask them to sponsor you. Then it's a matter of attending three different events over the course of a year, and then being voted in.

I love Jack and Jill, but the experience you have is entirely up to the culture of each chapter. My bff is in a chapter I would probably hate. They dress up for their meetings and are always so extra. My chapter is very laid back, which suits me.

I joined because I have an only child and I wanted her to have a network of friends with parents who have similar values to mine - i.e., other type A moms who research the hell out of schools and trends in education, lean towards helicoptering and are into exposing their kids to cultural and social events.

I can answer questions about this all day, but one of my favorite things about Jack and Jill is watching the teenagers - they are active in different ways than the younger kids. Last weekend at the conference a couple of teens delivered speeches on this year's national theme "Unapologetically Black." Watching and listening to these kids speak gave me chills and made my heart swell with pride.

It's also a network of powerful women doing important things in our communities - which I also love.

Okay, I'll stop talking now. lol

[threejs]

Oh, and in order to be a legacy, you have to graduate out - as in, you and your mother have to be active members at the time you graduate from high school.

[andwhat]

another reason to stalk..i mean befriend threejs

[thejackpot]

Nov 3, 2016 16:50:48 GMT -5 andwhat said:

another reason to stalk..i mean befriend threejs

I didn't know threejs was nearby. Set it up lady! 😊

[threejs]

Nov 3, 2016 16:50:48 GMT -5 andwhat said:

another reason to stalk..i mean befriend threejs

I hope I get to meet you in person next weekend! If you're coming PM so I can make sure I get your info to the right people.

[cookiemdough]

You can also be legacy if the father was in Jack and Jill. For example, I did not grow up in J&J but my ex did and so my children were considered legacy even though me as their mother did not grow up in Jack and Jill. I think my MIL had to fill out paperwork confirming her status when my ex-graduated out for me to get in.

The sponsorship process for each chapter is different. Some require just a sponsor, some require a sponsor and a co-sponsor.

Yes, there are definitely biracial families that are members.


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