New (Provisional) Members

Requirements Your Provisional Year

The League Year runs from August to May. All of the obligations listed below should be completed within that time.

Annual Dues

A $50 Non-refundable Provisional Course Fee is due at time of application submission. Yearly Dues of $175.00 will be collected at the Spring Orientation. 

Attendance

  • Attendance is required at the Provisional Retreat. (usually August)
  • Attendance is required at Provisional Meetings held during the Provisional course. (Twice a month, 1 Large Group & 1 Small Group Meeting, from August to May)
  • Attendance is required at 5 of the JLH general membership meetings.
  • Attendance is required at the Holiday Sherry Party. (December)
  • Attendance is required at the Annual Dinner. (May)

Policy Regarding Missed Provisional Meetings and General Meetings

  • Only 1 missed provisional meeting is allowed; all others must be made up.
  • No more than 2 provisional meetings may be made up. Special consideration may be given by the membership council.  
  • You are required to attend an approved make-up by December. Contact the Chair for a list of approved make-up meetings or addition shifts/work.

Ways & Means - Work Shifts and Financial Quota

Apple Annie Requirements: These are subject to change at the discretion of the Apple Annie Committee!

  • Attendance is required at the Apple Annie Basket Party.
  • Every provisional is required to work an Apple Annie Shift.
  • Every provisional is required to wear their JLH shirt and Apple Annie attire.

Cookbook Requirements: These are subject to change at the discretion of the Cookbook Committee!

  • Every provisional is required to purchase at least $65 dollars (excluding tax) in JL cookbooks. This can be JLH cookbooks or JL cookbooks sold by the cookbook committee.
          OR
  • Set up a NEW wholesale account.

Spring Fundraiser Requirements: These are subject to change at the discretion of the Spring Fundraiser Committee.

  • Every provisional is required to purchase or sell $100 worth of Spring Fundraiser event or admission tickets.
  • Every provisional is required to work one Spring Fundraiser shift.

Community Service Opportunity

Every provisional is required to complete one 3 hour Community Service Opportunity. Provisionals are not limited to one tour, but can choose to participate in more than one tour.

Membership Requirements

You need 5 Membership Points (attendance/participation) to remain in good standing. These requirements are in addition to your Provisional requirements.

How do you obtain points?

  • Attend General Meetings - 1 point per meeting
    At least 3 of your 5 points must come from General Meeting Attendance
  • Annual Dinner in May - 1 point
    Counts as a General Meeting
  • Attend a Council Meeting - 1 point
  • Work an extra Spring Market or Apple Annie shift - 1 point
  • Attend an Education & Training Session (JLU) - 1 point