New Member

New Members are those women who are engaged in training established by the Junior League to prepare them for effective community and League involvement. Before becoming an Active JLP member, New Members attend trainings, participate in General Membership and committee meetings, and plan and implement a Done-In-A-Day (DIAD) project to improve the Greater Portland community.

Active

Active members have successfully completed a New Member year of service in the JLP. Members are required to pay annual dues, financially support any JLP project or fundraiser, fulfill their placement in a committee, and complete at least eighteen volunteer hours (these hours can be split between hours within the JLP and those completed in external projects, such as schools or other community organizations). Active members are offered special training opportunities to better enable them to serve the community.

Active Gold

Active Gold members have been active in the Junior League for 6 or more years. But instead of becoming a Sustainer, a member may choose to continue to have a more active status. Financial and Education/Training requirements are the same as an Active member, but Active Gold members have the option of one of the following: fulfill committee placement, fulfill internal volunteer hours on a JLP community project, fulfill internal volunteer hours on a JLP fundraiser, fulfill external volunteer hours, serve as a Board member on an external committee, provide education for a JLP training, or serve on the JLP Nominating committee.

Sustainer

After 6 years of Active membership, a member can become a Sustainer. Sustainers have a reduced financial requirement and are encouraged and welcome to attend all meetings, fundraisers, seminars, and community projects.

Transfer

Current, Active and Sustaining members may transfer membership from one Junior League to another. Any member who transfers to another Junior League will be granted the same membership status in the receiving Junior League. Written notice to the Corresponding Secretary and Board approval of transfer is required.

Inter-League

Active and Sustaining members, who will be residing temporarily in the area of another Junior League, may be granted the inter-league privilege for a period for no more than one year. The sending Junior League may extend the period for one additional year. A member granted the inter-league privilege will comply with the requirements of the receiving Junior League, and will be entitled to all privileges of membership, as determined by the receiving Junior League. The member will be listed as a member of and pay dues to the sending Junior League, which shall have final responsibility for her in all matters. Written notice to the JLP Corresponding Secretary and Board approval of Inter-League status is required.

Non-Resident

Active and Sustaining members, who are living at a distance from the JLP, may be granted the non-resident privilege. Non-resident Active and Sustaining members who live in an area in which there is no Junior League may retain that privilege indefinitely. Non-resident members may not vote nor hold office. Payment of annual dues must be made by April 15. Dues received after May 15 will result in an additional $20 late fee.