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Why Should I Join?
Being a member of Junior Service Club of St. Clair County has many benefits. There is the intrinsic feeling of helping those less fortunate or in need with hands on volunteer service. Membership in the Club offers the opportunity to become acquainted and work with people in the community who you may never have had a chance to meet. Friendships, many lifelong, develop working along side members on projects and participating in community service.
How Do I Join?
To join Junior Service, you must be sponsored by a current club member.
We are now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 club year!.
Levels of Membership
There is a commitment of seven (7) years; pending you do not seek the Presidential position. The first year is considered your "Provisional" year; your "Active" years begins thereafter for five (5) years, and your seventh year is "Participating" followed by the honorable "Sustaining" membership status; a total commitment of seven (7) years.
Per Junior Service Club Bylaws, membership levels are defined as the following:
Provisional Member - A Provisional member is one who has been invited to become an Active member upon completion of the following requirements during the Provisional period: Twenty-five (25) hours work under the direction of the Provisional Chair to include: five (5) Club, ten (10) Service, and ten (10) Project; the completion of a parliamentary law course; and payment of dues. Two (2) Provisional meeting absences without notifying the Provisional Chair shall be considered a resignation, except in case of emergency.
1) An Active member shall be required to give at least fifty (50) hours of service each year in accordance with the current Bylaws and Standing Rules.
2) Service hours are earned for services rendered the Club or the Club’s Standing Service Agencies. Each year an Active member shall earn at least ten (10) club hours and fifteen (15) service hours, ten (10) of which shall be earned with direct Standing Service Agency hours. These hours shall be approved by the Service Director and the Second Vice-President.
3) Project hours are earned working for any club sponsored money-raising project. Each year an Active member shall earn at least fifteen (15) project hours, ten (10) of which shall be direct involvement in the organization or implementation of the project.
4) The remaining ten (10) hours may be either club, service, or project.
Inactive Members - An Inactive member is a current resident of St. Clair County who is granted a one (1) year leave from the responsibilities of Active membership except for the payment of dues. Application shall be made in writing by the April Board Meeting, except when an emergency occurs after that date. A majority vote of the Board of Directors shall be required. Such classification shall not be permitted to the same person for more than a total of two (2) years and shall not be consecutive years. An Inactive member may attend meetings, but shall have no voting privileges.
Participating Members – A Participating member is a member who has fulfilled at least five or seven (5 or 7) per their commitment letter years of Active membership and has signified her intention in writing to the Board of Directors to be relieved of Active membership. Such request shall be made by the April Board Meeting and shall be automatically granted. A Participating member shall have the same duties and responsibilities as an Active member, with the exception of hours and meeting attendance requirements. A Participating member may request to be returned to Active membership at any time and this shall occur upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors. A Participating member may attend meetings, but shall have no voting privileges except for voting on candidates for Life membership. A Participating member may request to be returned to Active membership at any time and this shall occur upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
1) A Participating member shall be required to give at least twenty-five (25) hours of service each year in accordance with the Bylaws and Standing Rules.
2) Hours may be earned in Service, Club, or Project categories.
Sustaining Members - A Sustaining member is a member who has fulfilled at least six or eight (6 or 8) per their commitment letter years of Active membership or, five or seven (5 or 7) per their commitment letter years of Active membership and one (1) year of Participating membership, and has signified her intention in writing to the Board of Directors to be relieved of Active membership. Such request shall be made by the April Board Meeting and shall be automatically granted. A Sustaining member may attend meetings, but shall have no voting privileges except for voting on candidates for Life membership, and is relieved of all responsibility except the payment of dues. A Sustaining member may request to be returned to Active or Participating membership at any time and this shall occur upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Life Members - A Life member candidate shall be considered if she has been an Active member for twelve (12) years and has been an actively supportive member of the Club for an additional eight (8) years. Her name shall be proposed by petition, signed by ten (10) Active, Participating, Sustaining, or Life members. This petition shall be presented to the Board of Directors. Prior notice shall be given in writing to the general membership. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present at the next regular business meeting is required. The vote will be taken by paper ballot.
Active Nonresident - An Active Nonresident member is a member who has met all requirements for Active membership but has moved beyond the limits of St. Clair County and who has requested reclassification. This request shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Failure to request reclassification in writing within three (3) months of relocation will result in loss of membership. An Active Nonresident member may request to be returned to Active membership upon return to residence within St. Clair County and this shall occur upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
1) An Active Nonresident member shall be required to give at least fifty (50) hours of service each year in accordance with the current Bylaws and Standing Rules.
2) Service hours are earned for services rendered the Club or the Club’s Standing Service Agencies. Each year an Active Nonresident member shall earn at least ten (10) club hours and fifteen (15) service hours, ten (10) of which shall be earned with direct Standing Service Agency hours. These Hours shall be approved by the Service Director and the Second Vice-President.
3) Project hours are earned working for any club sponsored money-raising project. Each year an Active Nonresident member shall earn at least fifteen (15) project hours, ten (10) of which shall be direct involvement in the organization or implementation of the project.
4) The remaining ten (10) hours may be either club, service, or project.