Junior League of Birmingham Inc

“Any woman 23 years of age or older may become a junior league member. Each potential member must receive two sponsors from within the junior league membership and complete all necessary paperwork for submission. Each candidate must attend an informational meeting and contract signing. During each year of membership, every member has set membership obligations they must fulfill to remain in good standing. There are financial, community service, fundraising, and meeting training obligations. Members are considered provisional until completing their first year of service, active during their ten year commitment, and sustaining after completion of the required years of service. Any member reaching 80 years of age is considered emeritus and no longer has obligations to the organization.”

“The candidates for board positions within the junior league will have breadth and depth of leadership experiences and skills gained through the junior league, commuity organizations, and employment. The nominating committee slates the incoming members after reviewing and discussing members' in-league placements and other community experiences. Factors to be considered are self-submissions, varied league experiences, and leadership potential. Some positions may require an interview process. The positions slated by the nominating committee to be placed on the ballot are as follows: president-elect, communications vice president, community vice president, fund development vice president, membership vice president, planning vice president, treasurer/finance vice president, volunteer vice president, governance director, training vice president, member liason, nominating director, and recording secretary. The nominating committee recommends replacement for all slated positions vacated during the league year to the executive board for the board's ratification. The nominating committee educates the league membership about the nominating process and eligibility through the jlb website, publications, general membership meetings, and informal meetings. The nominating committee submits the completed slate to the executive board and then to the general membership for voting. The announcement of the slate to the executive board will occur no later than the first ten days of january.”

“A two-thirds majority vote of membership shall be required for the following decisions of the governing body: 1. Community focus statement 2. Position statements 3. Proposed fundraising events with member obligations 4. Dues increase 5. Amendments to the by laws”

“A copy of the form 990 is given to and approved by the finance council and executive board before it is filed.”

“The jlb does not provide personal, legal, financial or other professional advice to donors or prospective donors. The jlb endorses the model standards of practice of the charitable gift planner promulgated by the national committee on planned giving and the donor bill of rights promulgated by the assocation of fundraising professionals. At the beginning of each league year, the president has each member of the board sign the confidentiality/conflict of interest form and it is discussed, for clarification, as to potential violations of the policy. Whenever a vendor is to be solicited for involvement with the jlb, the question is asked as to potential conflicts of interest. It is an ongoing process with all councils and committees as well.”

“No board members receive montary compensation for their service. The compensation levels of the director of operations and all other paid employees are determined by the personnel committee of the board after review of similar information at other comparable junior leagues as well as local area nonprofit organizations. Ultimate decisions are then based on the availability of funds in the budget.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request by an individual or corporation.”

“The board of directors has a separate committee that assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audits of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.”