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New member classes for Junior League start Jan. 26
Posted on 01/24/2012
STAMFORD -- Potential new member classes for The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc., begin on Jan. 26 at JLSN headquarters, 748 Post Road in Darien. JLSN, open to women 21 and older, has responded to community needs in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Westport and Ridgefield since 1923, according to JLSN officials. JLSN has founded, or has participated in the establishment of, more than 80 community agencies, officials said, including the Fairfield County Women's Center at Norwalk Community College, Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Domestic Violence Services, Shelter for the Homeless (Pacific House), the Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County, the Weir Farm Docent Program and the Women's Crisis Center. JLSN is one of 292 member leagues of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) (www.ajli.org). Inspired by AJLI's vision, "The Junior League: Women around the world as catalysts for lasting community change," JLSN's current focus is on building healthy families, officials said. Community programs include the JLSN Diaper Co-Op, Healthy Parents, Kids in the Kitchen and Done in a Day service initiatives. JLSN affords a multitude of opportunities for women to network personally and professionally, according to officials. The organization trains its members to become effective community volunteers, advocates and leaders. JLSN members develop a wide variety of skills, including, but not limited to, team building and public speaking, in addition to serving the community, according to officials. Members reside in all towns in the JLSN service area, and no sponsors are required. Women new to JLSN participate in a provisional class that serves as an introduction to the organization and its community efforts. "Becoming a member of JLSN provides an opportunity to contribute to the community while creating lifelong friendships," said Amy Bien, JLSN president. "Our members come from a diverse demographic background, with an interest in volunteerism and community service as a common denominator. It is an exciting time to become a member and we look forward to introducing new women to the joys that we have experienced with JLSN." The spring 2012 Provisional Class will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on the following evenings: Jan. 26 (Thursday); Feb. 15 (Wednesday); March 13 (Tuesday); April 16 (Monday); and May 10 (Thursday). Women interested in joining JLSN can contact the league office in Darien at (203) 655-4662, by email at membership@jlsn.org or online at www.jlsn.org for further information. The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. JLSN has more than 400 members who serve the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Westport, Ridgefield and the vicinity. All women age 21 and older, of all races, religions, and national origins, who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism, are welcomed for membership in JLSN.
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