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Sponsor Group:

  • Must consist of four sponsors, at least two of which must be Active members
  • Each four-member group may sponsor only one candidate (each group must vary by two sponsors)
  • Each Active or Sustaining member may sponsor up to three candidates per year and may be the Liaison to only one of the three
  • One of the four sponsors will be designated as the Sponsor Liaison and she will have the following obligations:

Sponsor Liaison:

  • Confirm Candidate and Sponsor Group's eligibility (see "Eligible Sponsors") before submitting form
  • Submit fully completed Provisional Sponsorship form between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31
  • Pick up Provisional Packet for your Candidate at the League House beginning Feb. 15
  • Notify the Provisional Candidate in person that she has been invited to join the Junior League
  • Accompany your candidate to the Provisional Tea and May Luncheon
  • Continue to contact your candidate throughout her Provisional year. Her opinion of the Junior League of Abilene may depend on the encouragement she receives from her Sponsors
  • Set a good example by attending meetings, having a positive attitude and supporting the overall endeavors of the Junior League of Abilene

Eligible Sponsors:

  • Active member in good standing who has met all obligations of membership
  • A Member on Maternity or Sabbatical Leave
  • Sustaining member in good standing

Ineligible Sponsors:

  • Provisional Member
  • Member with intention to resign before March 1 of the proposal year

All information, forms and questions should be directed to the Admissions Chair, Shannon Robinson.

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