The JLO will pursue it

The JLO will pursue it's vision in membership satisfaction and diversity by
pursuing opportunities for personal growth and training through community
volunteerism and leadership.

Membership Statistics
Contact, Membership Vice President
Connie Grewell (E-Mail : grewelcd@ector-county.k12.tx.us )
The Junior League of Odessa, Inc. currently has 73 active and 179 sustainer members.

2007-2008

New Provisionals:

Anna Franco

Courtney Loper

Libby Campbell

Kristin Groves

Jaci McClung

Perla Lujan

Shaylee Ford

Sara Billingsley

Nico'l Faught

Mandi Higgins

Sarah Dixon

ZuAna Jassen

Amanda McWright

Lisa Armstrong

Natalie Worthen

Simona Rivas

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Member Relations

The Membership Relations Committee is responsible for the internal relations
thus an integral part of membership satisfaction and retention. Their duties include
membership recognition programs, holiday party, sustainer of the year and
other appreciation programs including making arrangements for the annual meeting.

League Publications

Contact : Courtney Wardlaw (email: jcjwardlaw@cableone.net)

We continue to realize the importance of letting the public know about our projects and our membership. Be watching in the future as we work diligently to let all of Odessa know about the Junior League!

Membership Education
Contact Janet Flippin (email : dosflips@aol.com )

The Membership Education & Development Committee develops and facilitates
membership training and education regarding focus area issues, community programming
and leadership development skills. Education is a key area in which we
strive to make our members a viable source for volunteering in the community.

Membership Orientation

Contact Veronica Galindo (email : jlo@sbcglobal.net )

New Provisional JLO members are required to fulfill the following obligations prior to becoming active members:

· Attend one full day Provisional Orientation Class

· Attend one board meeting

· Attend one committee meeting of their choice

· Payment of JLO yearly dues (pro-rata)

· Payment of provisional dues

Once the Provisional member has completed all of these obligations, she is proposed to the JLO board for active membership.

Active Member Requirements

© Active Dues $83.00   (* See OPAM-3)
© (1st - 3rd Year Active)   No Cookbook financial Obliga
                                                         (* See OPAM-4)
          Sell Merry Marketplace Ad valued at $150 OR Secure
          auction item valued at $350 OR Ticket sales of $150 OR
          Sell 1/4 Sponsor table valued at $150 OR Work 3 extra
          3-hour shifts.

©      Every Active member is encouraged to attend all general membership
             meetings of this League, but is required to attend five (5) general
             membership meetings. Attendance at the annual meeting in May will
             count as attendance for two (2) general membership meetings. The
             mission of the Junior League of Odessa, Inc. and its programs are
             furthered by membership attendance at general meetings.
            (* See OPAM-5)

©                  Completes shiftwork obligations for Merry Marketplace: Three
             3-hour shifts to be completed by end of show. Cookbook requires no
             shiftwork obligation. (* See OPAM-14)

Nominating / Placement
Contact Abby Gann (email : nabby22@aol.com)

Placement Advisors are listed for the following committees:
Executive Committee, Administrative, Advisory Planning, Finance Team and Merry Marketplace:	Abby Gann
Cookbook, and Endowmnet	Jennie Fanous
Membership Orientation and Membership Education	Regan Weaver
Comminuty Relation and Done-in-a-Day	Julie Marshall
CR&D and Parks Departmnet Project	Lindsey Raines
Dental clinic Project	Stacee Collins

Sustainer Activities
Contact Sustainer President – Renee Earls (email : rearls@echd.org)

Sustainer of the Year 2007 - 2008

Amanda George was nominated by the Junior League for the media award due to their commitment to our fundraising publicity as well as covering our various projects.

At-Large Board Members
Contact Teresa Ballard (e-mail :Blueismyid@yahoo.com)
and Kay Warner (e-mail :Kaywarner@cableone.net)

At-large board members are elected to their position on the board of directors.
These members are the elected liaisons of the membership body to the board.
These members are called at times to chair a special interest task force, serve in a
JLO representative capacity to another organization’s board or committee of
interest as well as serve as general representative of the overall membership to the board.