Junior League of Lufkin Inc

“Line 6 explanation - there are three categories of members - provisional, active, and sustaining members. Members must be residents of angelina county for at least one year, at least 21 years of age, and complete a training course. Members are voted into active membership by a majority vote of the current year active members. Sustaining members are those that have served at least five years and are at least 40 years of age.”

“Line 7a explanation - the nominating committee, made up of members of the league, nominates a candidate for each office to be filled. These nominations are presented to the active members of the league and additional nominations are requested from the floor. At this time, a motion to accept the slate of officers is requested and upon motion and second, the slate is approved.”

“Line 7b explanation - any decisions so stated in the by-laws to be approved by the active members is presented prior to a voting meeting and questions are addressed prior or during the voting meeting. Motions to approve or not approve decisions are made and seconded from the active members at the voting meeting.”

“Line 11a explanation - the board reviews the form 990 with the junior league of lufkin's certified public accountant. The cpa goes over the return with the board and answers any questions posed by the board until all voting members of the board are satisfied that the return is correct.”

“Governing documents and policies are provided to the members annually and are available on the organization's website. Financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Camp-get-fit / kids in the kitchen - this week long program is a summer camp for children that includes education on the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. Children are able to assist in healthy menu selection and preparation of food and are instructed on various exercise activities. This program serves roughly 60 children each summer.”

“Parent academy - this program includes serving a healthy meal to children and families in a safe, familiar environment. Families are invited to attend at their own local school campus where they are fed and then provided an educational program encouraging healthy eating and ways to assist their students with school work. This program serves roughly 150 members of the angelina county community.”

“Middle school volunteer program - this program consists of middle school students who are mentored and educated on the importance of volunteering in the community. These students assist with various projects from helping with cleaning and maintenance at the local animal shelter to assisting with after school projects on their local campus. This program serves roughly 75 students.”

“The junior league of lufkin is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and to improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”

“The junior league of lufkin welcomes all women who are committed to voluntarism. The league educates and challenges its members to be effective community leaders, advocates, and individuals. Trained volunteers and collaborators will address and respond to community needs with positive solutions. The league focus is to educate and empower individuals, primarily children, by providing the resources and tools that will address all aspects of their well being.”