CCJJ Highlights
Community Service
Member Access
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Chester County Chapter
2018-20 Executive Officers
Tina Gilbert — President
Elise Cooper — Vice President
Shonda Little — Program Director
Darlene Phillips — Recording Secretary
Erikal Roberts — Corresponding Secretary
Willa Hightower — Treasurer
Tamara Thomas Smith — Financial Secretary
Colleen Thomas-Philip — Editor
Kim Carter — Parliamentarian
2018-19 Teen Officers
Laila Realer – President
Nia McCune – Vice President
Celine Thomas-Philip – Recording Secretary
Ryan Lynch – Program Director
Azaria Roberts – Corresponding Secretary
Jordyn Curry – Treasurer
+ Nadir Bryant – Editor
+ Brandon Williams – Seargent of Arms
+ not pictured
About Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is the premier African-American organization of mothers who nurture future leaders by strengthening children ages 2-19 through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving. We are a nationwide organization with over 225 chapters in seven geographic regions encompassing 35 states and the District of Columbia. To learn more about our National efforts and our Eastern Region of Jack and Jill of America and it's chapters, please use the links below.
Chapter History
The Chester County, PA, Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was first organized in September 1975 when 20 African-American mothers met at the home of the late Dr. F. DeVida Johnson in Malvern, PA, to discuss forming an interest group in Jack and Jill. Calling themselves “Las Madres,” meaning the mothers in Spanish, these women worked diligently for one year to develop programs for children and to provide community service to the Greater Delaware Valley.
Membership
Membership in Chester County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is only obtained by invitation and sponsorship from one of our current chapter members. Legacy and transfer memberships are exceptions. Prospective mothers must have children between the ages of 2-19 years and reside within current chapter boundaries.
Legacy Members: Visit the Jack and Jill National website. Click on "Member Central" then "Legacy Membership" and select the "Legacy Information Brochure" and "Legacy Application Form."
The deadline for submission of Legacy applications is January 31st to the National Headquarters.
Community Service
When it comes to Community Service, two themes are important to us: (i) Principles and (ii) Strategies. Principles consist of effectively leveraging our power to create positive change in our communities; training our children to be servant leaders and taking action to address the needs of others and finally raising awareness/brand recognition of our organization in the community as a partner for change. Our strategy is to encourage families to live and teach the value of giving throughout our program year by collecting and donating to those in need.
Examples of our ongoing community service include our efforts to:
• Actively participate in Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
• Revive and rejuvenate rooms at women's shelters
• Collect items for children to fulfill their Christmas wishes
• Donate pillows and handwritten notes to the homeless, as part of our "Sweet Dreams" campaign
Chester County Loose Change Drive 2018
CCJJ Highlights
Milestones & Chapter News
"New" Moms
Congratulations to the beautiful and talented newly initiated members of Chester County Chapter of Jack and Jill! Welcome to our Jack and Jill Family!
5 Star Status
JJCC reaches FIVE STAR status! Thank you to our 5-Star⭐️IP President Monica Harper Alston and her wonderful committee.
Chester County Wins first place for Scrapbook
Drew Strong, Former CC Teen President (and Cameron) with Regional and National officers with our First Place Scrapbook award
Black Mom Magic
Thank you to our 5 Star⭐️ Immediate Past President Monica Harper Alston! Also a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS again to all the mother's that were recognized - especially Erikal Roberts, our Distinguished Mother of the Year and our Fab 5 graduating mothers.
Gavel Club
We had a great year with our Gavel Club – these young public speakers did an awesome job this year.
Father's Auxiliary Group
All who attended our Welcome Back Soirée.
Membership Bonding
Mentors and Mentees all together! We had a great celebration as we close out our program year.
Summer Social
JJCC Mothers Summer Social; A beautiful way to end the summer.
Tickets - $65
(plus a $2.50 convenience fee)
Proceeds benefit the Foundation's scholarship & community service projects
Venue
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Hotel
260 Mall Boulevard, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(877) 270-1393
Member Access
Google Drive is the storage solution for all chapter documents. Everyone has access to the folders that are listed below. You do not need a password to access the links below.
Activity Calendar
Bylaws, Policies & Procedures
Chapter Directory
Chapter Financials
Chapter Forms
Chapter Program Book
Committee Chair Documents
Foundation
Hostess List & Guidelines
Official Logos
Member Resources
Mother's Meetings
National Financial Handbook
Newsletter, Correspondence, Ads
Event Photos
President's Reports
Regional Information
Standing Committees*
*(all committees should have a folder in this section)
Google Drive Admin Access
All have access to view the files, but if you need to upload files to the links, a Google account will be required.
If you need assistance on how to create a Google account or to learn more about Google Drive and Calendar, please visit the training links below:
Setting up a Google account
Google Drive Help Center
Google Calendar Help Center
Once, you've created a Gmail account, please send the email address to jandjchestercounty1@gmail.com to obtain additional access to the links.