Becoming A Member
Membership to Junior Auxiliary of Amory is open to women of at least 21 years of age who have been a resident of Monroe County for at least one year. Members complete five years of charitable service while in Junior Auxiliary, with a minimum of 48 active hours per year. The Provisional period is one year, while the next five years are Active years. After fulfilling five years of service, Active members may choose to become a Life or Associate member. Being a member of Junior Auxiliary requires a high level of commitment, dedication, and above all else a heart of service.
Provisional Members
A member's first year is considered a Provisional period. Provisional members are invited to join Junior Auxiliary in the spring, with obligations starting for the following Junior Auxiliary Active year in the month of May. The provisional period is spent attending meetings, observing projects, working on Charity Ball, learning how Junior Auxiliary works, and completing a Provisional Service Project. Provisional members may not vote or hold office but are encouraged to participate and provide suggestions. Financially, Provisional members are responsible for dues. Provisional members must attend 2/3 of the regular chapter meetings. At the end of the Provisional period, the board reviews each Provisional member to assess if she has completed her requirements for Active membership and votes to admit Provisional members to Active membership.
Active Members
A member who has completed all requirements of the Provisional period and has been voted into membership by the board is considered an Active member. Active members are required to fulfill all obligations for five years of service. Active members are required each year to complete a minimum of 24 service hours, 12 education hours, and 12 additional hours accrued by service, finance, continuing education, and/or administrative hours. Active members have the right to vote, hold office, and are responsible for carrying out the activities of the chapter.
Associate & Life Members
After five years of Active membership, good standing members may choose an Associate membership or Life member. An Associate member is one who continues to pay dues to the associate for a period of 10 years after their active service has ended. They do not have the right to vote, hold office, or propose new candidates. A Life member is one who has completed their 10 years of Associate membership or has paid the equivalent of 10 years of dues.
Membership to Junior Auxiliary of Amory is open to women of at least 21 years of age who have been a resident of Monroe County for at least one year. Members complete five years of charitable service while in Junior Auxiliary, with a minimum of 48 active hours per year. The Provisional period is one year, while the next five years are Active years. After fulfilling five years of service, Active members may choose to become a Life or Associate member. Being a member of Junior Auxiliary requires a high level of commitment, dedication, and above all else a heart of service.
Provisional Members
A member's first year is considered a Provisional period. Provisional members are invited to join Junior Auxiliary in the spring, with obligations starting for the following Junior Auxiliary Active year in the month of May. The provisional period is spent attending meetings, observing projects, working on Charity Ball, learning how Junior Auxiliary works, and completing a Provisional Service Project. Provisional members may not vote or hold office but are encouraged to participate and provide suggestions. Financially, Provisional members are responsible for dues. Provisional members must attend 2/3 of the regular chapter meetings. At the end of the Provisional period, the board reviews each Provisional member to assess if she has completed her requirements for Active membership and votes to admit Provisional members to Active membership.
Active Members
A member who has completed all requirements of the Provisional period and has been voted into membership by the board is considered an Active member. Active members are required to fulfill all obligations for five years of service. Active members are required each year to complete a minimum of 24 service hours, 12 education hours, and 12 additional hours accrued by service, finance, continuing education, and/or administrative hours. Active members have the right to vote, hold office, and are responsible for carrying out the activities of the chapter.
Associate & Life Members
After five years of Active membership, good standing members may choose an Associate membership or Life member. An Associate member is one who continues to pay dues to the associate for a period of 10 years after their active service has ended. They do not have the right to vote, hold office, or propose new candidates. A Life member is one who has completed their 10 years of Associate membership or has paid the equivalent of 10 years of dues.