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 In
1901 several young women in New York became concerned with the plight
of the people in the slums in their city. This group became the
nucleus of what was to become the first Junior League. From the
recognition and that go od
intentions alone were not enough evolved the Junior League principle
of training for service.
Soon similar organizations were formed in various
large cities, and in 1912 seven independent groups adopted the name
"Junior League" and met for the first Annual Conference. In 1921,
twenty-four Leagues incorporated The Association of Junior Leagues
of America. In 1923 an Admissions Committee was formed to
set standards for applying groups. In the same year the Association
sub-divided itself into regions, which achieved closer lines of
communication among the Leagues.
Each Junior League is autonomous and responsive to
the needs of its own community. Each League constructs its own program
of training and service in accordance with these needs. The Association
of Junior Leagues International, Inc (AJLI) unites the members Leagues
and promotes their individual purpose by setting uniform standards
 along
the lines described by the League and by offering assistance, services
and resources to help the Leagues maintain these standards.
Junior Leagues have reflected the times through their
total involvement in community problems. Because of its dependability,
thoroughness and resourcefulness many communities turn to the League
to bring together public and private sectors to pool resources for
better efficiency in meeting their communities' needs.
Today, the Association includes over 200,000 members
in 293 leagues in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Mexico.
The past is but a prologue to the future. Whatever tomorrow's challenges
as, the Junior Leagues will continue to develop programs of education
and volunteer service to prepare their members for effective participation
in the community.
AJLI Contact Information
- Corporate Headquarters
The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
132 West 31st Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001-3406
212-951-8300 phone
212-481-7196 fax
www.ajli.org
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