
| FAQ About Our Organization The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. We reach out to women of all races religions and national origins who demonstrate a commitment to voluntarism. What is the Purpose of the Junior League? The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of its members and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Cobb Marietta’s focus is on parenting. Our vision states that The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta, Inc. is a catalyst for community change by improving the lives of children and families through the encouragement and support of effective, quality parenting. What is a Provisional? A provisional is a candidate engaged in complying with the requirements for admission to active membership in the Junior League. Provisional members are required to complete the one-year Provisional Training Course and are not eligible to vote or hold office. What is the Provisional Course? The Provisional Course is comprised of informational sessions and community projects designed to familiarize the Provisional member with the Junior League organization, its structure and community involvement. The Provisional training/informational sessions begin in August 2007. As a part of her training, each Provisional will participate in two community projects. Each Provisional’s progress in meeting the requirements of the course and the special project is monitored by an assigned advisor who is an active member of the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta. After satisfactory completion of all requirements of Provisional membership, the Provisional class members are elected to active membership at the May 2008 General Membership meeting. Membership Meetings Attendance at the required general membership meetings and ALL scheduled activities and meetings of the Provisional Course and Project is MANDATORY. |