Redbook 2025-2026 w: provisionals by Junior League of Beaumont

2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN

FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION

The Junior League of Beaumont is an organization of women whose Mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training (adopted May 2022).

VISION

Our community maximizes opportunities for all through the leadership of women.

VALUES

The Junior League of Beaumont is guided by the following values:

• A membership that is inclusive of all women who believe in the importance of women’s civic leadership

• The power of collaboration across all sectors to create sustainable and thriving communities

• The significance of women exercising leadership widely and broadly throughout the community

• A League environment that encourages diversity of opinion and supports multigenerational engagement

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

What we do best is developing a network of women empowered as leaders creating community change.

STRATEGIC GOALS AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

1. By 2026, JLB will accurately report and store historical data regarding member impact in the Southeast Texas community.

1. By 2026, JLB will establish a twice annual volunteer day in which all league members can participate.

2. By 2026, JLB will create reliable reporting to determine accurate community volunteer hours (vs. internal service hours)

2. By 2026, JLB will continue to serve the community and positively impact a growing range of community issues.

1. By 2026, JLB will develop an evaluation tool to review all current community projects on an annual basis.

1. By 2026, clearly define our volunteer relationship with Beaumont Children’s Museum and determine events with which we will regularly participate.

2. By 2026, create a pool of Make-AWish Wish Grantors of at least 5% of Active & Provisional Members to maintain project partnership.

2. By 2026, relationships will be formed and a reliable vendor contact list maintained throughout multiple sectors in the community (e.g. legal, marketing, government, etc.) to assist in the work of elevating partner organizations.

3. By 2026, ensure projects are reaching demographics representative of our diverse community and in line with our Mission.

4. By 2026, adjust Community Assistance Fund grant funding to correlate with rising fundraising profits.

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

3. By 2026, the League will have a system in place to support members’ ability to determine their own learning experiences and to accommodate different levels of commitments through which to achieve their leadership development goals.

1. By 2026, the League will develop a tool to evaluate member experience on an annual basis.

2. By 2026, the League will have implemented a placement system based on skills development goals.

3. By 2026, 20% of Sustaining members will regularly engage in the League’s leadership development and community impact efforts.

4. By 2026, the League will implement a consistent annual calendar of leadership training and social opportunities for members.

5. By 2026, the League will have consistent messaging within a published a) 3 year member handbook b)

transfer handbook and c) provisional handbook, each to include a proficiency checklist relative to the members’ tenure within the League.

4. By 2026, JLB will have established the conditions for inclusive environments that welcome diverse individuals, organizations and communities who value our Mission.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL ENGAGEMENT

5. By 2026, JLB will have fully utilized the Fund Development Committee to oversee year-round fundraising campaign(s) and determine appropriate fundraising goals.

5.1 By 2024, establish a “title sponsorship” package to market to multimillion dollar organizations.

5.2 By 2026, identify new and/or clarify existing fundraising, giving campaigns, and grant writing opportunities.

5.3 By 2026, establish giving database, revenue system, goals, and reporting guidelines.

6 By 2026, JLB will establish virtual/digital business procedures.

1. By 2024, develop a Chair and Council Resources Repository for historical reporting and current year success.

2. By 2026, incorporate digital meeting platforms such as video/phone conferencing into JLB’s capabilities and ensure digital accessibility of Agendas and Minutes.

3. By 2026, establish digital Headquarter Rental Process and payment system.

4. By 2026, ensure that Bylaws & Policies, Administrative Procedures, JLB History, Annual Reports, and the Directory are fully accessible online.

7. By 2025, JLB will determine the phase-out or continuation of DWTS and procedures for the same.

LEAGUE GROWTH AND BRAND SUSTAINABILITY

8. By 2026, JLB will have increased its visibility as an organization of women empowered as leaders creating community impact.

8.1 By 2024, the League will adopt a brand identity, including consistent messaging, updated logo(s), and digital media brand kit.

8.2 By 2026, JLB will have an integrated communications plan that positions the League in the community, emphasizing the civic and community leadership assets of its members.

8.3 By 2026, the League will have an integrated menu of tools, including a robust social media presence, to communicate with its public and to enable members to connect with one another and with their community partners.

8.4 By 2026, the League will have a system in place to evaluate the impact of member engagement, community impact and sustainable operations.

ONGOING LEAGUE OPERATIONS

9 Additional League goals and objectives for the upcoming League year.

9.1 The league will explore AJLI recommended administrative processes on a rolling 3-year basis, including, but not limited to, split governance and rolling admission.

9.2 The League will utilize employment best practices to clearly define the role of Office Administrator and develop a training path for the same.

9.3 The league will determine a maintenance schedule and service auditing system for JLB headquarters

9.4 The League will evaluate the feasibility renovating the second floor as a usable workspace by the end of 20232024 League year.

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, INCORPORATED

Updated April 6, 2025

ARTICLE I NAME AND MISSION

Section 1. Name

Section 2 Mission

ARTICLE II POLICIES AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION

Section 1. Policies

Section 2. Membership Policies of the Association

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE

Section 1. Membership Categories

Section 2. Criteria for Admission to Membership

Section 3. Membership Policies of the League

Section 4. Limitations on Membership

Section 5. Membership in Good Standing

Section 6. Voting

Section 7. Transfers between Junior Leagues

Section 8. Resignation and Termination of Membership

Section 9. Reinstatement of Membership

Section 10. No Rights or Transferability

Section 11. Dues

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Section 1. General Membership Meetings

Section 2. Special Membership Meetings

Section 3. Annual Meetings

Section 4. Notice of Meetings

Section 5. Quorum

ARTICLE V DELEGATES

Section 1. Annual Meeting of the Association

Section 2. Leadership Beaumont

Section 3. Area Meetings, Technical Conferences and Seminars

Section 4. Expenses

ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Composition

Section 2. Election and Eligibility

Section 3. Term

Section 4. Duties

Section 5. Resignations

Section 6. Removal

Section 7. Meetings

Section 8. Notice of Meetings

Section 9. Waiver of Notice

Section 10. Quorum

Section 11. Voting

Section 12. Action without a Meeting

Section 13. Meeting by Telecommunications

Section 14. Vacancies

ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES.

Section 1. Committees of the Board

Section 2. Number, Meetings, Notice and Quorum

ARTICLE VIII NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Section 1. Composition

Section 2. Eligibility and Tenure

Section 3. Duties

Section 4. Additional Candidates

Section 5. Vacancies

ARTICLE IX OFFICERS

Section 1. Composition

Section 2. Election and Eligibility

Section 3. Term

Section 4. Duties

1. President

2. President-Elect

3. Recording Secretary

4. Corresponding Secretary

5. Treasurer

6. Treasurer-Elect

Section 5. Resignations

Section 6. Vacancies

Section 7. Meetings

ARTICLE X FISCAL POLICIES

Section 1. Fiscal Year

Section 2. Banks and Authorized Signatories

Section 3. Investments

Section 4. Annual Financial Report

Section 5. Dissolution

ARTICLE XI CHANGE OF CHARITABLE STATUS

ARTICLE XII INDEMNIFICATION, REIMBURSEMENT AND INSURANCE

Section 1. Indemnification and Reimbursement

Section 2. Insurance

ARTICLE XIII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

ARTICLE XIV MEMBERSHIP LISTS

ARTICLE XV AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Bylaws

Section 2. Policies

Section 3. Procedures

Section 4. Emergency Bylaws

ARTICLE XVI REFERENCES TO THE CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION

BYLAWS OF

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS INCORPORATED

Updated April 6, 2025

NOTE: Those portions of the Bylaws printed in bold typeface reflect the minimum standards of AJLI.

ARTICLE I NAME AND MISSION

SECTION 1. NAME.

The name of this organization shall be the Junior League of Beaumont, Texas, Incorporated (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “League” or “JLB”), a nonprofit corporation formed under the law of the State of Texas.

SECTION 2. MISSION.

The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

ARTICLE II

POLICIES AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION

SECTION 1. POLICIES.

The policies of the League shall be in harmony with the policies of The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) of which the League is a member (members of the Association are hereinafter referred to individually as “a Junior League” or collectively as “the Junior League” or “Junior Leagues”). These policies of the League include, but are not limited to, the policies specified below:

A. No Discrimination. The League does not discriminate as defined in applicable laws and ordinances in its jurisdiction.

B. Meeting Facilities. All meetings and functions of the League shall be held at facilities which do not discriminate as defined in applicable laws and ordinances in its jurisdiction.

SECTION 2. MEMBERSHIP POLICIES OF THE ASSOCIATION.

Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, the Board of Directors of the Association shall, from time to time, adopt or amend written policies governing the privileges of membership in a Junior League, including transfer, inter-League, seasonal interLeague non-resident and non-resident transfer privileges. Such policies shall be subject to the approval of the Junior Leagues.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES.

A. Provisional. Provisional members are new members who are engaged in training established by the League to prepare them for effective community and League involvement. Provisional members have the option to become an Inter-League Provisional as outlined in the Membership Policies.

B. Active. Active members are members who have completed Provisional training and justify Active membership by demonstrating volunteer service to the community and the League, as defined by the League. Active members have the option to become Tenured Active, Non-Resident Active, or Inter-League Active as outlined in the Membership Policies.

C. Sustaining. Sustaining members are members who have fulfilled the Active membership requirements, as defined by the League, and who continue to support the League and its community. Sustaining members have the option to become Sustainer Emerita, Sustainer Inter-League, Sustainer Seasonal Inter- League, or Non-Resident Sustainer as outlined in Membership Policies.

SECTION 2. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP.

The Junior League is a network of women developed as community and civic leaders creating community impact. Women who have an interest in being engaged in community and civic leadership and who seek the opportunity to engage in work through the Junior League that results in meaningful and sustained community impact are welcome. Prospective Provisionals must also meet the following criteria to be considered for League membership:

A. The prospective Provisional shall have reached her twenty-first birthday by the deadline for Provisional Applications of the year in which she applies and is approved for Provisional membership as set out in Membership Policies.

B. The prospective Provisional must be a member of the Beaumont Community by June 1 of the year in which she is applies and is approved for Provisional membership. For the purposes of these bylaws, the “Beaumont Community” is defined as Jefferson County and its contiguous counties - Hardin, Orange, Chambers, and Liberty Counties in Texas.

SECTION 3. MEMBERSHIP POLICIES OF THE LEAGUE.

The Board of Directors of the League shall, from time to time, adopt or amend written policies regarding the rights, roles and responsibilities of members in the League (“Membership Policies”). Before taking effect, amendments to Membership Policies that change the obligations of, or restrict the rights of, the members of the JLB, shall be approved by at least a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the membership entitled to vote thereon.

SECTION 4. LIMITATIONS ON MEMBERSHIP.

No person shall at any time be a member of more than one Junior League.

SECTION 5. MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING.

A member shall be considered in good standing if she fulfills all membership obligations to this League, as defined by the Board of Directors, including, but not limited to, the timely payment of dues, fulfillment of volunteer responsibilities and participation in League activities, as defined in the Membership Policies.

SECTION 6. VOTING.

A. Only Active members in good standing may vote at meetings of members of the League.

B. Except as otherwise provided by statute or these Bylaws, the affirmative vote of a majority of the members represented and voting, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the membership of the League.

SECTION 7. TRANSFERS BETWEEN JUNIOR LEAGUES.

Any Provisional, Active or Sustaining member in good standing of a Junior League may transfer membership to another Junior League. A member who transfers to another Junior League shall be granted the status consistent with the specifications of membership categories of the receiving Junior League. A Provisional member who transfers has the right to complete the training for effective community and Junior League involvement as determined by the receiving Junior League.

SECTION 8. RESIGNATION AND TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP.

A. A member may resign at any time. The resignation of a member does not relieve the member from any obligations she may have to the League as a result of obligations incurred or commitments made prior to resignation. A member may resign in good standing only if she has met all membership obligations, as indicated in Section 5 of this Article.

B. A member who has not met all her membership obligations may have her membership terminated upon thirty (30) days prior written notice from the Executive Board. A member that receives such notice is entitled to a hearing before the Executive Board to determine the conditions, if any, under which her membership might remain in force, provided the member makes a request for such hearing before the effective date of her membership termination.

SECTION 9. REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP.

A. A member who resigned in good standing in accordance with these Bylaws may be reinstated upon payment of the dues currently payable per Membership Policies.

B. An individual whose membership was terminated for non-fulfillment of her membership obligations may be reinstated in accordance with Membership Policies.

SECTION 10. NO RIGHTS OR TRANSFERABILITY.

No member shall have any right, interest or privilege from or to the assets, functions, affairs or franchises of the League. No right, interest or privilege of membership in the League may be transferable or inheritable.

SECTION 11. DUES.

The Board of Directors, in its authority to govern and manage the League, from time to time shall set the amount for membership dues and other fees. Such fees shall be subject to the approval of the membership, as specified in the Membership Policies.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

SECTION

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.

Regular meetings of the membership, also known as General Membership Meetings, shall be held at regular intervals throughout the year. The dates of such meetings shall be determined by the President and communicated to the membership as set out in Section 4(A) of this Article.

SECTION

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.

Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President or the Board of Directors. Special meetings also may be called by a minimum of fifteen (15) Active members of the League, by written request to the President. Notice of time, place and purpose of a special meeting shall be communicated to the membership as set forth in Section 4(b) of this Article.

SECTION 3. ANNUAL

MEETINGS.

The Annual Meeting of the League shall be held in the month of May on a date and at a time designated by the President. The purpose of the Annual Meeting shall be to present awards, install elected members of the Board of Directors and such other business as shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 4. NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

A. Notice of Meetings. Notice of General Membership Meetings, Special Membership Meetings, and Annual Meetings shall be given in accordance with the Membership Policies.

B. Waiver of Notice. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any member who submits a signed waiver of notice whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior to or at its commencement, the lack of notice to her. No notice need be given of any adjourned meeting.

SECTION 5. QUORUM.

The quorum for all meetings of the League shall be one-third (1/3) of the members eligible to vote, as defined in Article III, Section 6. If, at any membership meeting there shall be less than a quorum present, the members present may adjourn the meeting until a quorum is obtained.

ARTICLE V DELEGATES

SECTION 1. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION.

The President shall be the voting delegate of the League at the Annual Meeting of the Association. The President-Elect and the incoming President-Elect shall serve as the alternate delegates of the League, successively, and shall only be entitled to vote in the absence of the President. Replacement voting delegates shall be selected and approved by the Board of Directors, if the President, President-Elect and the incoming President-Elect are unable to attend or vote at the Annual Meeting of the Association.

SECTION 2. AREA MEETINGS, PROGRAMS, TECHNICAL CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS.

Delegates and alternates to area meetings, programs, technical conferences and seminars are Active members selected by the Board of Directors from a slate submitted by Nominating Committee as deemed appropriate by the Board and as outlined in the Governance Policies.

SECTION 3. EXPENSES.

Expenses of delegates to attend meetings, programs, conferences or seminars may be defrayed by the League, as outlined in the Governance Policies.

ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. COMPOSITION.

A. The number of Directors constituting the entire Board of Directors shall be not fewer than five (5) and not greater than eleven (11).

B. The voting members of the Board of Directors shall consist of the

Officers of the League and any other members in good standing who may have been elected to the Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall serve as a non- voting member of the Board of Directors.

C. The League shall be governed as set out in the Membership Policy referencing governing structure.

SECTION 2. ELECTION AND ELIGIBILITY.

Directors shall be elected by the membership from a slate prepared by the Nominating Committee. All candidates for directorships must be members of the League in good standing, as defined by these Bylaws, at the time of their application for consideration and must maintain this status throughout their directorship if elected.

SECTION 3. TERM.

The term of office for Directors shall be one (1) year, and Directors may serve until their successors have been duly elected. No Board of Directors member may hold the same office longer than two (2) consecutive years.

SECTION 4. DUTIES.

The Board of Directors has authority and responsibility for governance and management of the League. The Board of Directors shall have full power and authority to:

A. Guide the League’s compliance with the Junior League Mission and Vision and the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.;

B. Ensure that the League is in compliance with all legal regulations, rules and ethical standards, maintains its accountability to the community and operates for the public good, in accordance with the purposes and limitations set forth in the Certificate of Formation of the League and in these Bylaws;

C. Set policies and goals, direct planning and oversee the implementation of plans so as to enhance the effectiveness of the League’s programs, promote the achievement of established goals, and further the work and impact of the League. Those policies which impact the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the members of the League shall require approval of the membership entitled to vote

before they are carried into effect. All other policies shall be approved by the Board of Directors, except as may otherwise be required by law;

D. Determine the management structure necessary to carry into effect the operations and plans of the League, including determining the number and duties of those designated to lead the management structure;

E. Ensure that the League has adequate resources to fulfill its Mission and goals;

F. Execute prudent financial oversight, including ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and that the League responsibly budgets, invests and uses the funds at its disposal; and

G. Perform its duties in ways that will enhance the League’s reputation in the community.

SECTION 5. RESIGNATIONS.

Any member of the Board of Directors may resign from office at any time. Such resignation shall be made by written notice and shall take effect at the time specified therein and, if no time is specified, at the time of its delivery to the President of the League. The acceptance of a resignation by the Board of Directors shall not be necessary to make it effective, and no resignation shall discharge any accrued obligation or duty of a Director as a member of the Board or as a member of the League.

SECTION 6. REMOVAL.

Any officer, director or committee chair who has not met her obligations may be removed from her position upon seven (7) days prior written notice from the Board of Directors. A member that receives such notice is entitled to a hearing before the Board of Directors to determine the conditions, if any, under which she might remain in the position, provided the member makes a request for such hearing before the effective date of her removal. The Board of Directors then may remove the officer, director or committee chair by at least a majority vote of the Board. If the member in question is an officer or director, said member shall not be entitled to vote or considered for the purpose of determining a quorum or majority.

SECTION 7. MEETINGS.

A. The Board of Directors shall hold meetings as may be necessary to transact the business of the League. Meetings shall be held at such time and place as the Board of Directors shall determine, but no less than four times per year.

B. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or, upon written request, by four (4) or more members of the Board of Directors.

SECTION

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

A. Written notice of the time, place and purpose of each regular meeting shall be given by the Corresponding Secretary or, in the Corresponding Secretary’s absence, by any other Officer of the League to each Board member as follows:

a. If by mail, such notice must be sent to each Board member at least 15 calendar days prior to the day of the meeting; and

b. If by hand, facsimile, electronic mail or other appropriate communications equipment representing words in a legible and non-transitory form which provides for instantaneous delivery, such notice must be sent to each Board member at least 5 calendar days prior to the day of the meeting.

B. Notice of special meetings must be sent by the Corresponding Secretary or, in the Corresponding Secretary’s absence, by any other Officer of the League to each Board member at least 36 hours prior to the time at which such meeting is to be held. Such notice may be, and shall be deemed given when:

a. delivered by hand, facsimile, electronic mail or other appropriate communications equipment representing words in a legible and nontransitory form which provides for instantaneous delivery; or

b. left on a voice mail system or answering machine.

SECTION

WAIVER OF NOTICE.

Notice of a meeting need not be given to any Director who submits a signed waiver of notice whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior to or at its commencement, the lack of notice to her. No notice need be given of any adjourned meeting.

SECTION 10. QUORUM.

A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors. If, at any meeting of the Board of Directors, there is less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting by announcing another time and place. The adjourned meeting may be held at such time and place without further notice or waiver.

SECTION 11. VOTING.

The vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 12. ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING.

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing such action. In such cases, the document containing the resolution shall be circulated to Directors in advance. The resolution and the written consents thereto shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 13. MEETING BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

Any member of the Board of Directors or all of the members of the Board of Directors, or any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or such committee by means of a telephone conference or similar communications equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.

SECTION 14. VACANCIES.

Vacancies occurring within the Board of Directors shall be filled from a single slate submitted by the Nominating Committee to the Board of Directors, as indicated in Article VIII of these Bylaws. Persons so elected serve until the expiration of the original term of office.

ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. AD HOC COMMITTEES.

The President, in her authority to govern and manage the League, shall determine from time to time, the number and composition of ad hoc committees as may be needed to execute the League’s operations and activities. Committees shall have the power and authority delegated by the President or the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2. NUMBER, MEETINGS, NOTICE AND QUORUM.

Each ad hoc committee shall have at least three (3) members. Bylaw provisions herein that govern meetings, actions without a meeting, notice and waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors shall apply to ad hoc committees as well.

ARTICLE VIII NOMINATING COMMITTEE

SECTION 1. COMPOSITION.

The Nominating Committee, which may also be referred to as the Nominating/ Placement Committee, shall consist of a minimum of 5 members of the League. The Co-Chair of the Nominating Committee shall be elected by the membership from a slate prepared by the Nominating Committee. The Co-Chair succeeds to the position of Chair. The Chair shall facilitate the process and shall serve with voice or vote.

SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY AND TENURE.

Active members in good standing, as defined in these Bylaws, may be elected to the Nominating Committee by ballot, and may serve until their successors are duly elected.

SECTION 3. DUTIES.

The duties of the Nominating Committee are:

A. To ensure that the Board of Directors possesses the competencies necessary for effective governance and management of the League;

B. To prepare a slate of Officers, Directors and Nominating Committee members to be elected by the membership eligible to vote. Such a slate shall consist of League members identified through an objective process that ensures transparency and accessibility to all who are eligible and qualified to serve on the Board of Directors, as an Officer, or on the Nominating Committee;

C. To transmit the slate to the membership at least thirty (30) calendar days before the date on which the membership will be required to vote on the slate, or in the event the slate does not pass as presented, to transmit the amended slate to the membership at least ten (10) calendar days before the date on which the membership will be required to vote on the amended slate; and

D. To perform such other duties as set out in the Governance Policies of the League.

SECTION

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES.

Independent nominations for additional candidates may be made by any Active member in good standing for the available positions for Nominating Committee on the Nominating Committee ballot. Such additional candidates may only constitute up to one-fifth (1/5) of the available positions being filled.

SECTION 5. VACANCIES.

Vacancies occurring mid-term among the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee members shall be filled from a single slate submitted by the Nominating Committee to the Board of Directors. The only exceptions shall be Officers who are ex- officio members of the Board of Directors, who shall be replaced in accordance with Article IX.

ARTICLE IX OFFICERS

SECTION 1. COMPOSITION.

The Officers of the League shall be the President, President-Elect, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and the Treasurer-Elect and shall make up and constitute the Executive Board.

SECTION 2. ELECTION AND ELIGIBILITY.

Officers (other than the President and the Treasurer) shall be elected by the membership from a slate prepared by the Nominating Committee. All candidates for Officer positions must be members of the League in good standing, as defined by these Bylaws, at the time of their application for consideration and must maintain this status throughout their term of office if elected.

SECTION 3. TERM.

A. The term of each office shall be one year and each Officer may serve until her successor is duly elected.

B. A member may serve more than one term in the same office, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.

SECTION 4. DUTIES.

A. President. The President shall be the chief elected Officer of the League. She shall:

a. Preside at meetings of the League and the Board of Directors;

b. Be a non-voting ex-officio member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee;

c. Be a non-voting member on matters brought before the Officers, except to be the deciding vote in the event of a tie;

d. Be responsible for assuring the integrity of Board operations;

e. Be the chief spokesperson of the League and of the Board of Directors;

f. Sign contracts and perform obligations on behalf of the League as authorized by the Board of Directors, and

g. Perform such other duties as may be required by the Board of Directors.

B. President-Elect. In the absence of the President during the term of the President- Elect, the President-Elect shall preside as President and shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President. The President-Elect shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. The President-Elect succeeds to the office of President.

C. Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for the keeping of all minutes of the League and the Board of Directors.

The Recording Secretary is also required to keep, separate from the minutes, a dated record of all Bylaw interpretations made by the Board, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

D. Corresponding Secretary. The Corresponding Secretary conducts the general correspondence of the League. She keeps the correct, classified list of names and addresses of all members, and maintains a file of essential records which is transferred to her successor at the close of her term of office. The Corresponding Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the League and the Board of Directors, in accordance with these Bylaws, Membership Policies, and applicable law.

E. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the elected financial officer of the League and shall be responsible for (i) overseeing the Board’s process for monitoring fiscal performance against criteria embodied in the League’s Board or governance policies (“Board Policies” or “Governance Policies”), and (ii) Board development in the area of financial policymaking. This shall include an annual examination of the books of record and, from time to time, such other examinations as the Board of Directors shall deem appropriate. The Treasurer shall cause to be kept and maintained full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements of the League. The Treasurer shall cause to be maintained deposits of all moneys, evidences of indebtedness and other valuable documents of the League in the name and to the credit of the League in such banks or depositories as the Board of Directors may designate. The Treasurer shall, at all reasonable times, exhibit the League’s books and accounts to any member of the Board of Directors who may request the same. The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as shall, from time to time, be assigned by the Board of Directors.

F. Treasurer-Elect. The Treasurer-Elect assumes all duties of the Treasurer in her absence or inability and assists in the general responsibilities of her work. The Treasurer-Elect succeeds to the office of the Treasurer. The Treasurer-Elect serves as the Co-Chair of the Finance Committee.

SECTION 5. RESIGNATIONS.

Any Officer may resign from office at any time. Such resignation shall be made by written notice and shall take effect at the time specified therein and, if no

time is specified, at the time of its delivery to the Board of Directors. The acceptance of a resignation by the Board of Directors shall not be necessary to make it effective. Resignation by an Officer shall not discharge any accrued obligation or duty of such Officer as an officer or member of the League.

SECTION 6. VACANCIES.

A vacancy in the position of President shall be filled by the President-Elect, who shall serve the balance of the unexpired term of the vacating President and then serve a full term as President. A vacancy in the position of Treasurer shall be filled by the Treasurer-Elect, who shall serve the balance of the unexpired term of the vacating Treasurer and then serve a full term as Treasurer. A vacancy in the position of President or Treasurer when there is no Elect for the position shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors from a slate submitted by the Nominating Committee, and she shall serve the balance of the unexpired term of the vacating Officer. A vacancy in the position of President-Elect or TreasurerElect shall be filled from a single slate submitted by the Nominating Committee to the membership.

SECTION 7. MEETINGS.

A. The Executive Board shall hold meetings as may be necessary to transact the business of the League. Meetings shall be held at such time and place as the Executive Board shall determine, but no less than four times per year.

B. Special meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the President or, upon written request, by three (3) or more members of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE X FISCAL POLICIES

SECTION 1. FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the League shall commence on June 1 of each calendar year and end on the succeeding May 31.

SECTION 2. BANKS AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES

The Board of Directors is authorized to select such banks or depositories as it shall deem proper for the funds of the League. The Board of Directors shall determine who shall be authorized on the League’s behalf to sign bills, notes,

receipts, acceptances, endorsements, checks, releases, contracts and other documents and instruments.

SECTION 3. INVESTMENTS.

The funds of the League may be retained, in whole or in part, in cash or be invested and reinvested from time to time in such property, real, personal or otherwise, including, without limitation, stocks, bonds or other securities, consistent with parameters set by, and subject to review and approval of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 4. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.

The books and accounts of the League shall be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the jurisdiction where the League is located and shall be audited or reviewed annually by a certified public accountant or the international equivalent at the end of each fiscal year of the League.

SECTION 5. DISSOLUTION.

In the event of the dissolution of the League, the assets remaining after payment of, or the provision for payment of, all debts and liabilities shall be distributed in compliance with the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act and the laws of the State of Texas to such organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and that have established their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as the Board of Directors shall determine.

ARTICLE XI

CHANGE OF CHARITABLE STATUS

The League shall immediately inform the Association, and send to the Association evidence, of any change in its status as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE XII

INDEMNIFICATION, REIMBURSEMENT AND INSURANCE

SECTION 1. INDEMNIFICATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.

A. Directors and Officers. The League shall, to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by applicable law, indemnify, defend and hold harmless any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to any

action or proceeding by reason of the fact that she, or her testator or intestate, is or was a Director or Officer of the League (each such Director or Officer, testator or intestate being an “Indemnified Party”), against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees. The League shall, from time to time, reimburse or advance any Indemnified Party the funds necessary for payment against such judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, referred to in this Section 1, upon receipt of a written undertaking by or on behalf of such Indemnified Party to repay such amount(s) if a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to such Indemnified Party establishes that:

a. her acts were committed in bad faith or were the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and, in either case, were material to the cause of action so adjudicated;

b. she personally gained a financial profit or other advantage to which she was not legally entitled; or

c. her conduct was otherwise of a character such that applicable law would require that such amount(s) be repaid.

B. Employees and Agents. In addition, the League may also, to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by applicable law, indemnify any employee or agent of the League, or the testator or intestate of any such person, in the same circumstances and on the same terms, in which case such employee or agent (or the testator or intestate of any such person), shall be an Indemnified Party for all purposes of this Article.

SECTION 2. INSURANCE.

The League shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance to indemnify the League for any obligation or liability which it incurs as a result of its indemnification of an Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 1 of this Article, or to indemnify such Indemnified Party in instances in which they may be indemnified pursuant to Section 1 of this Article.

ARTICLE XIII

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the League in all cases in which such rules are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the League’s Certificate of Formation, these

Bylaws or with the operational policies and procedures adopted by the League.

ARTICLE XIV MEMBERSHIP LISTS

The League’s mailing list of League members is for the use of the League only and cannot be used for the promotion of any activity unrelated to the League. It shall not be used by League members or other individuals for personal gain or made available for political, commercial or solicitation purposes. The use of the League’s membership list is not allowed without the express consent of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XV AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. BYLAWS.

A. These Bylaws may be amended at any regular, special or Annual Meeting of the League by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of affirmative votes cast by members entitled to vote, provided that the proposed amendment has been provided to each voting member at least 30 calendar days prior to the date of the meeting.

B. Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or any 10 eligible voting members of the League. In the event of amendments proposed by eligible voting members of the League, the amendment shall be presented to the Board of Directors at least 45 calendar days prior to the meeting at which the matter would be voted on.

C. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors may amend the bylaws in order to include amendments of the AJLI bylaws.

D. Non-Substantive changes to the bylaws, such as technical or grammatical changes that are non-substantive in content, can be made by the Bylaws Chair with the majority approval of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2. POLICIES

A. Policies that effect membership obligations and require membership approval (e.g., Membership Policies) may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of affirmative votes cast by members of the League

entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the League, provided that the proposed amendment has been provided to each voting member at least 30 calendar days prior to the date of the meeting.

B. Amendments to the Membership Policies may be proposed by the Board of Directors or any 10 eligible voting members of the League.

C. Governance Policies or Board Policies may be amended by a twothirds (2/3) majority of affirmative votes cast by members of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by statute or these Bylaws.

SECTION 3. PROCEDURES.

The Board of Directors shall, from time to time, adopt such procedures as are required to manage the affairs of the League. Such procedures shall take effect upon approval by a simple majority of the members of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 4. EMERGENCY BYLAWS.

When an emergency is declared by the Board of Directors following a declaration as provided in Texas Government Code Section 418.014 or Section 418.108 for the Beaumont Community, the following emergency actions may be taken:

A. The time and date of the annual meeting may be cancelled, postponed, or changed to any other date.

B. Regular, special or the Annual Meeting of the League, as well as all council and committee meetings, may be conducted using any means of communication by which all members participating in the meeting can hear each other simultaneously during the meeting. A member participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person.

C. Notice of meetings may be given by email or by telephone.

D. Voting, to include ballot votes, may be done electronically.

E. The Executive Board may have the authority to adjust membership obligations if necessary, during an emergency.

These emergency bylaws expire at the end of the emergency or until another

ARTICLE XVI

REFERENCES TO THE CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION

References in these Bylaws to the Certificate of Formation shall include the Articles of Incorporation and all amendments thereto or changes thereof filed with the Texas Secretary of State unless specifically excepted. If there are any conflicts between the provisions of the Certificate of Formation and these Bylaws, the provisions of the Certificate of Formation shall govern.

Proposed September 2022.

Revised January 2025.

POLICIES OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS INCORPORATED

MEMBERSHIP POLICIES

I. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

A. Categories

1. Tenured Active

2. Sustaining

3. Sustainer Emerita

4. Transfers

5. Inter-League

6. Sustainer Seasonal Inter-League

7. Non-Resident

8. Member on Leave of Absence

a. Emergency Leave

b. Sabbatical Leave

c. Optional Maternity Leave

B. Changes in Membership Categories

C. Categories of Active Membership Status

1. Good Standing

2. Probation

3. Termination

4. Resignation

5. Reinstatement

II. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS

A. Meeting Attendance Obligation

B. Placement Obligation

C. Fundraising Obligation

D. Financial Obligation

1. Annual financial Obligations

2. Payment

3. Refunds

4. AJLI Dues

5. Transfer Fee and Inter-League Fee

III. GOVERNING STRUCTURE

IV. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

A. Notice of General Membership Meetings

B. Notice of Special Membership Meetings

C. Notice of Annual Meetings

V. VOTING

A. Notice

B. Projects

C. Fundraising

I. STANDARDS

A. Junior League Vision

B. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

C. Administrative

D. Programming

II. COUNCILS & COMMITTEES

A. Composition

1. Communications Council

2. Community Council

3. Finance Council

4. Membership Council

5. Planning Council

B. Powers and Duties

C. Standing CommitteesGeneral

D. Special Committees

E. Committee Chairs

III. MEMBERSHIP ADMISSIONS

A. Eligibility

B. Provisional Application Process

C. Admission to Provisional Membership

D. Status Changes of Provisionals

E. Obligations of Provisionals

F. Membership Development Course

IV. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

A. Membership Development Committee

B. Mentor Criteria

V. NOMINATING/PLACEMENT COMMITTEE

A. Duties

B. Composition

C. Vacancies

D. Resignation

VI. PLACEMENTS

A. Requirements

B. Self-Placement

GOVERNANCE POLICIES

C. Placement Credit

D. Record Keeping

VII. PROJECTS

a. Concept

b. Procedure

VIII. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUND

A. Goals

B. Eligibility

C. Primary Consideration

D. Potential Uses

E. Ineligible Requests

F. Structure

G. Critical Needs Grant

IX. FINANCE

A. Composition

B. Responsibilities

C. Financial Rules

D. Procedures for Expenditures from the Budget

E. Conference Procedures

F. Miscellaneous

G. Investment Policy Statement/Summary

H. Professional Services

I. Financial Gifts to the League

J. Leadership Beaumont

K. Fund Campaigns

L. Grant Writing

M. Gift Tax Letters

N. Young Women Building Better Communities Scholarship

X. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A. Issue Selection

B. Component Parts of the Public Affairs Process

C. Procedures for Action on Specific Issue

XI. COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

A. Concept

XII. HEADQUARTERS

A. Availability

B. Clean Up

C. General Usage

XIII. E-MAIL

XIV. SOLICITATION REQUESTS

XV. NECHES RIVER FESTIVAL PRINCESS SELECTION

XVI. CREDIT CARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A. Guidelines for Cardholders

B. Guidelines for League Members

XVII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

XVIII. ACTIVE AND SUSTAINER OF YEAR AWARD

A. Active of the Year

B. AOTY Process

C. Sustainer of the Year

D. SOFY Process

XIX. PERSONNEL POLICY

A. Hiring Process

B. At-Will Employment

C. Full Time Employees

D. Part Time Employees

E. Minimum Wage & Overtime

F. Compensation

G. Performance Review

H. Conduct & Confidentiality

I. Office Hours

J. Call ins

K. Holidays

L. Leave of Absence

M. Maternity Leave

N. Job Description

O. Conflict Resolution

P. Work Environment

Q. JLB Equipment

R. Disciplinary Action

S. Gifts

XX. NAME BADGE REPLACEMENT

MEMBERSHIP POLICIES

In accordance with Article XV, Section 2 of the Bylaws of the Junior League of Beaumont, Texas Incorporated, Membership Policies may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of affirmative votes cast by members of the League entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the League, provided that the proposed amendment has been presented to each voting member at least 30 calendar days prior to the date of the meeting.

I. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

A. Categories. The categories of membership are Provisional, Active, and Sustaining as set out in the League Bylaws. Subcategories and clarifications within the categories of membership are as set out in this Article below.

1. Tenured Active

a. Tenured Active members are Active members who:

i. have completed at least eight (8) years as an Active member (excluding the Provisional year and any leaves of absence); or ii. have completed at least five (5) years as an Active member (excluding the Provisional year and any leaves of absence) and are at least 40 years of age.

ii. Tenured Active members are eligible to vote and hold office. Tenured Active members must remain in Good Standing by completing all membership obligations, including financial obligations, meeting attendance requirements, and placement requirements with reduced hours of at least 20 hours.

2. Sustaining

a. Sustaining members are those members who have fulfilled the Active membership requirements as set out by the who have requested such status in writing to the Corresponding Secretary after:

i. completing at least ten (10) years as an Active member (excluding the Provisional year and any leaves of absence); or

ii. completing at least five (5) years as an Active member (excluding the Provisional year and any leaves of absence) and are at least 40 years of age.

b. Sustaining members pay membership dues, may serve as Sustaining Advisors, volunteer with League Fundraising and Community Projects, participate in education and training

opportunities, and may chair special (but not standing) committees.

c. Sustaining members are not eligible to vote or hold office, nor are they required to complete placement requirements.

3. Sustainer Emerita

Sustainer Emerita members are those Sustaining members who have reached the age of 80 years and have requested Emerita membership in writing to the Corresponding Secretary. Upon being granted permanent Emerita status, the member shall no longer have a dues requirement to the AJLI or to this League. The member’s Emerita status shall be reflected on the membership roster of both the AJLI and this League.

Transfers

Only Provisional, Active and Sustaining members in Good Standing of a Junior League will have the privilege of transferring membership from one Junior League to another. An individual member who transfers to the JLB will be granted status consistent with the specification of membership classification established by the JLB. Placement requirements will be determined by the Membership Council Director.

Inter-League

Provisional, Active and Sustaining members, who will be residing temporarily in the area of another Junior League, and who so formally request, are granted the inter-league privilege for a period not to exceed one year. The period may be extended by the sending Junior League for one additional year. An individual member of a Junior League granted the inter-league privilege will comply with the requirements of the receiving Junior League. A member being received by the JLB is entitled to all privileges of membership in the JLB except the right to vote and hold office. The member is listed as a member of, and pays dues to the sending Junior League, which has the final responsibility for the member in all matters.

6. Sustainer Seasonal Inter-League

A Sustaining member who resides for a portion of the year near the member’s league, and a portion of the year near another Junior League, and who so formally requests, is granted the seasonal inter-league privilege. This privilege permits the Sustaining member to participate in the Junior League in whichever area the member is currently residing. A Sustaining member may hold the seasonal inter-league privilege in more than one Junior League at a time. The seasonal inter-league privilege may be extended for an unlimited period of time. The Sustaining member is listed as a member of, and pays annual dues to the sending League, which has the final responsibility for the member in all matters. The member pays to the receiving Junior League an annual seasonal inter-league fee of an amount not to exceed the difference between the receiving League’s sustaining dues and the AJLI’s per capita dues. A Sustaining member

granted the seasonal inter-league privilege complies with the requirements of the Junior League in whose area the member is currently residing.

Non-Resident

Active and Sustaining members who are living a distance from Beaumont sufficient to make fulfillment of their volunteer service impossible, and who so formally request, are granted the non-resident privilege for up to two consecutive years. After being granted Non-Resident Active Status for two years, in order to extend the non-resident status longer, the member must obtain a recommendation of the Membership Council and approval of the Board of Directors. Non-Resident Active status is considered years as an Active Member for consideration for Sustaining Membership Status so long as the member is properly registered with the League and remains current on financial obligations. Non-resident Active and Sustaining members who live in an area in which there is no Junior League may retain the privilege indefinitely.

8. Member on Leave of Absence

Emergency Leave

Applications for emergency leave must be submitted in writing to the Corresponding Secretary. Upon determination of Good Standing and good cause, the Executive Board may approve emergency leave for up to three (3) consecutive months. Members desiring a leave for more than three (3) months must resubmit their application to the Corresponding Secretary before the expiration of the current leave. Leave may be granted for up to all membership obligations, except for financial obligations, at the discretion of the Executive Board. The extent of each leave will depend on each member’s individual needs.

Sabbatical Leave

Applications for a non-renewable sabbatical leave of one (1) JLB fiscal year must be submitted in writing to the Corresponding Secretary by March 1 for the upcoming year. Leave may be used for reasons of furthering education, intense community service, extensive travel or other personal reasons. Attendance at general meetings and fundraising placement may be required if the Board deems appropriate. Upon determination of Good Standing, the Corresponding Secretary submits requests for leave to the Board of Directors for approval. Only members with a minimum of four (4) years active membership will be considered.

Optional Maternity Leave

Applications for Optional Maternity Leave must be submitted in writing to the Corresponding Secretary. Upon determination of Good Standing, the Board may approve the leave for up to four months. The leave may be taken prior to the birth or immediately following the birth, depending on the member’s individual need.

The Executive Board, in its discretion, may excuse the member from her general meeting obligation, her placement obligation, and her fundraising obligation during the four-month period. Executive Board may also approve a reduced hour requirement for the member’s placement obligation during the League year that Optional Maternity Leave is requested. The member is responsible for notifying her placement chair of when the leave will take place.

B. Changes in Membership Categories

A request for a change in membership status must be made in writing to the Corresponding Secretary by March 1 of the year before the applicant wants to be reclassified. The application to be reclassified as a Tenured Active or InterLeague member must be made each year. The application to be reclassified as Active, Sustainer, Sustainer Emerita, and Sustainer Seasonal Inter-League only needs to be made once.

C. Categories of Active Membership Status

Good Standing

Any member who has, or is in the process of, fulfilling all financial obligations, general meeting attendance requirements, placement obligations and fundraising obligations (also referred to as Membership Obligations) is considered to be a member in Good Standing.

2. Probation

Any member who has failed to fulfill her Membership Obligations may be placed on probation.

a. The Corresponding Secretary will notify the member who has reached Probationary Standing status in writing, within thirty (30) days of change in status, via mail and/or email to the address listed in the League records. The member may regain Good Standing by working make-up hours on a placement activity, working a fundraising shift, assisting with mail-outs, assisting at Headquarters, or in any other manner deemed appropriate by the Board and relevant Chairs, with circumstances of the member and the reasons for Probationary Standing status taken into consideration.

b. Members must have 75% of volunteer hours completed by placement to avoid Probationary Standing status. The member will then have until May 31st to complete all hours. Failure to meet the obligations required for regaining Good Standing may result in automatic expulsion.

c. Probationary Standing will take effect when the letter and/or email is placed in the mail by the Corresponding Secretary.

d. A member must regain Good Standing within the time limit set by the Executive Board.

e. Status changes regarding Probationary Standing are not to be published to the membership or included in general meeting minutes. Probationary Standing information shall be released to members only to the extent necessary to enforce these provisions.

3. Termination

a. The Executive Board may send as many notices or schedule as many meetings with a member regarding her Probationary Standing as may be necessary for the situation. Termination notice shall be sent out only on the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Executive Board in accordance with this Article I, Section C (3).

b. If a member fails to regain Good Standing status within the time limit set by the Executive Board, then the Corresponding Secretary, upon request of the Executive Board, will notify the member in writing of such failure to regain Good Standing and give the member a minimum of thirty (30) days to appear before the Executive Board. This notice shall be sent via mail and/or email to the address listed in the League records. The Executive Board will strive to help the member achieve Good Standing or proceed with termination proceedings. Failure to appear or to meet the obligations required for regaining Good Standing will result in automatic termination.

c. If the member appears before the Executive Board, a majority vote of the Executive Board is required for termination.

d. Status changes shall be entered in the minutes of the Board Meeting.

4. Resignation

A member may resign in Good Standing if she:

a. gives notice in accordance with the Bylaws and these Membership Policies;

b. has met all financial obligations;

c. has attended all general meetings pursuant to this League's Policies; and

d. has completed her fundraising obligation and placement requirements for the year (or has found a substitute for her fundraising obligation and made satisfactory arrangements for her placement requirement with her Placement Advisor and Project Chair).

5. Reinstatement

a. A former member, who is found to have resigned in Good Standing, may be reinstated by making a proper request as outlined in these Membership Policies and by paying the current appropriate financial requirements.

b. A former member, who is found to have resigned or had membership terminated while not in Good Standing, may be reinstated by a majority vote of the Executive Board and by paying the current appropriate financial requirements.

c. Requests for reinstatement must be made, in writing, to the Corresponding Secretary.

II. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS

Membership obligations include financial obligations, fundraising obligations, meeting attendance obligations, and placement obligations requirements in accordance with this Article.

A. Meeting Attendance Obligation

1. All members are required to attend General Meetings.

2. No more than two (2) absences may be waived.

3. All members MUST communicate with the Corresponding Secretary regarding options to make up a missed meeting.

4. Options to make up a missed meeting include:

a. Attending the Board Meeting immediately preceding or immediately following the missed General Meeting;

b. By completing two (2) hours of community placement in a current JLB project before the next general meeting; OR

c. Any other means authorized in any other manner deemed appropriate by the Board.

5. Upon failure to make up the third missed General Meeting, a member shall receive written notification from the Corresponding Secretary of the member’s potential Probationary Standing status and options to remain in Good Standing.

B. Placement Obligation

All Active Members shall be given a Placement each year, which shall further the League’s mission and facilitate members’ training. Active Members must fulfill a placement of at least 40 hours per League year, with at least 38 hours in her Placement and at least two (2) hours in an active Community Project of the League.

C. Fundraising Obligation

1. Every Active Member and Provisional Member is required to fulfill general obligations as put forth by the Ways and Means Committee and approved by membership in accordance with the Bylaws.

2. Each Active Member and Provisional Member is required to sign up for her own shifts or buyout any fundraising obligation for $100.00 per obligation. Each member is responsible for finding her own substitute if she cannot meet the obligation of her fundraising shift or for

coordinating with the Fundraising Chair to determine any other means deemed appropriate by the Fundraising Chair to fulfilling the obligation.

D. Financial Obligation

1. Annual Financial Obligations

In addition to the fundraising obligations set forth above, annual financial obligations for various classes of membership are:

a. Active -$220.00

b. Provisional -$250.00

c. Sustaining - $ 85.00

d. Active Non-Resident -$130.00

Dues include the per capita dues charged by the AJLI. Any increase in the AJLI per capita dues shall automatically increase the membership dues of each member by that amount and shall be reported to the membership.

2. Payment

The Treasurer shall notify each member of her financial obligations by January 15. Financial Obligations as set forth by the Ways & Means Committee shall be paid by Placement. Any member may elect to pay her financial obligations in two (2) payments: the first (1st) payment of membership dues must be paid by February 15, and the second (2nd) payment of fundraising obligations is due by Placement. Members whose dues are not paid by Placement will be notified and referred to the Corresponding Secretary to be placed on Probationary Standing status. Members whose dues and fundraising obligations are not paid in full by May 1 shall be dropped from membership.

3. Refunds

Refunds of dues will not be made to members resigning during the fiscal year. Refunds will not be made to Provisional members failing to meet the requirements.

4. AJLI Dues

The Treasurer of this League shall pay yearly per capita dues for all classes of membership to the Treasurer of the AJLI.

5. Transfer Fee and Inter-League Fee

Upon receiving a transfer, the Junior League of Beaumont may charge the member $20.00 for the costs incurred in connection with her transfer.

III. GOVERNING STRUCTURE

The League shall be governed by a Council System as further set out in the Governing Policies.

IV. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

A. Notice of General Membership Meetings. Written notice of the time and place of each General Membership Meeting shall be given by the Secretary or, in the Secretary’s absence, by any other Officer of the League, to each member as follows:

1. If by mail, such notice must be sent to each member at least 30 calendar days prior to the day of the meeting; or

2. If by hand, facsimile, electronic mail or other appropriate communications equipment representing words in a legible and nontransitory form which provides for instantaneous delivery, such notice must be sent to each member at least 20 calendar days prior to the day of the meeting.

B. Notice of Special Membership Meetings. Notice of special membership meetings shall be given by the Secretary or, in the Secretary’s absence, by any other Officer of the League, to each member, and must be sent at least 120 hours prior to the time at which such meeting is to be held. Such notice may be, and shall be deemed given when:

1. delivered by hand, facsimile, electronic mail or other appropriate communications equipment representing words in a legible and nontransitory form which provides for instantaneous delivery; or

2. left on a voice mail system or answering machine.

C. Notice of Annual Meetings. Written notice of the time and place of the Annual Meeting shall be given by the Secretary or, in the Secretary’s absence, by any other Officer of the League, to each member as follows:

1. If by mail, such notice must be sent to each member at least 30 calendar days prior to the day of the meeting; or

V. VOTING

A. Notice

All business requiring a vote, including elections, shall require a two-week notice to the membership and shall be conducted by ballot.

B. Projects

All proposed projects require a two-week notice, presentation and discussion at a previous meeting, and a two-thirds (2/3) vote of Active Members present at the meeting.

C. Fundraising

All proposed fundraising activities require a two-week notice, presentation and discussion at a previous General Meeting, and a simple majority vote of Active Members present at the General Meeting. All suggested amendments to the proposed fundraising activities must be submitted, in writing, to the chair of the Ways and Means Committee at least three days prior to the next Board Meeting following the initial presentation and discussion.

GOVERNANCE POLICIES

I. STANDARDS

A. Junior League Vision. The Junior League: Women around the world as catalysts for lasting community change.

B. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.

C. Administrative. The JLB maintains the same standards required of groups applying for membership in the Association of Junior Leagues, International, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the AJLI. The JLB is administered independent of any other organization. It has duly established its tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. It is committed to:

1. Serving as a catalyst and/or leader in effecting community improvement efforts as an organization that seeks broad-based involvement with the community;

2. Providing development training for volunteers;

3. Reaching out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism; and

4. Accomplishing the mission of the organization through sound financial and resource management.

D. Programming. The JLB endeavors to associate itself with projects, programs, or activities that meet accepted standards in their fields, or show evidence of working toward such standards.

II. COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

A. Composition

There are five (5) councils of the JLB whose directors are slated by the Nominating/Placement Committee. The procedure for nominating, electing and installing Council Directors is the same as that for the Executive Board.

1. Communications Council

The Communications Council coordinates, develops and maintains effective and smooth communication for all community and in-League public relations. The Communications Council includes the chairs of the following standing committees, along with the Yearbook Chair, Website Chair, Social Media Chair and Member Essentials Chair:

a. Marketing

The Marketing Committee promotes the purpose and activities of the JLB with the public interest and helps manage internal communication methods within the JLB. It also arranges for marketing and advertisements placed in mass media including print, outdoor, broadcast, and digital. The Website Chair, Social Media Chair Publications Chair, Yearbook Chair and Member Essentials Chair are members of this Committee.

i. The Website Chair provides a resource for members of this League, the Beaumont community and friends of the JLB to learn more about the JLB and ensures the timely update and relevance of the website.

ii. The Social Media Chair holds the login information and passwords for all social media accounts and ensures the timely publication of marketing and advertisements through social media accounts in a coordinated effort in conjunction with the Publications Chair.

iii. The Yearbook (Redbook) Chair coordinates and ensures the gathering and updating of information necessary for the JLB Yearbook and supervises the annual publication of the JLB Yearbook.

iv. Member Essentials Chair coordinates with League members to troubleshoot Member Essentials issues and updates and maintains the League’s Member Essentials platform.

b. Publications

The Publications Committee publishes a periodic publication to keep the membership and community informed of the activities of the JLB and the AJLI.

2. Community Council

The Community Council coordinates, develops and maintains the JLB’s community programs; appraises project proposals; evaluates current projects; and educates and informs the membership on community needs. The Community Council includes the chairs of the following standing committees:

a. Community Projects

Any time the JLB votes to approve a project, a committee plans and supervises its execution. The Board determines the name, composition, and length of time that the committee functions. In some cases, projects can be most efficiently administered under an umbrella committee.

b. Project Research and Development

The Project Research and Development Committee provides current information about the needs and resources of the

community to the Board, evaluates existing projects, investigates project possibilities, and develops proposals appropriate for membership evaluation. Community Project Co-Chairs will serve on this committee. This committee also oversees the disbursement of the Community Assistance Fund.

3. Finance Council

The Finance Council coordinates the activities of the committees that are responsible for the finances of the JLB’s administration, community programs and fundraisers. The Finance Council includes the chairs of the following standing committees and chairs of each established fundraising committee:

a. Finance

The Finance Committee advises the Board on all matters relating to the finances of the JLB’s administration and of its community programs. The Committee approves and presents the Annual Budget to the Board for adoption by a majority vote before the beginning of the new fiscal year.

Fund Development

The Fund Development Committee procures the outside funding for the JLB through various means, including but not limited to conducting fund campaigns, grant writing and underwriting and overseeing the fundraising committee chairs and to ensure coordinated fundraising efforts and donor relations across all fundraisers.

c. Fundraising

There shall be a fundraising committee dedicated to putting on each fundraiser that is approved by the JLB membership, which shall sit under the Fund Development Committee and report to the Fund Development Chair and Treasurer. Any time the JLB votes to approve a fundraising activity, a committee is created to plan and supervise its execution. The Board determines the name, composition and length of time that the committee functions.

Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Committee evaluates current fundraising activities, receives input from the membership, researches possible fundraisers, and develops proposals appropriate for membership evaluation, and ensures the continued proper investment of JLB funds in accordance with these policies. The Fund Development Committee shall also be responsible for arranging and calling a meeting each year with the Money Manager, the Board of Directors and the Finance Council to consider the current investment policy and

fees, and for researching any other professional service to be evaluated in any given year.

5. Membership Council

The Membership Council coordinates the activities of the committees that accepting, orienting and training ALL members. This group also stays connected with the Sustainers through their Sustainer Liaison Chair. This role of this council is designed to foster communication, engagement, and inclusion across ALL membership levels.

The Membership Council includes the chairs of the following standing committees and the Sustaining Liaison:

a. Nominating/Placement

The Nominating/Placement Committee prepares slates of candidates for election to the Board of Directors, certain Council Directors, and other committee chairs/co-chairs as determined by the Board, as well as assists with Placement matching.

Meeting Arrangements

The Meeting Arrangements Committee arranges all General Meetings of the JLB.

c. Membership Development

The Membership Development Committee considers the qualifications of all prospective members applying for Provisional membership in the JLB, recommends applicants for Provisional membership and recommends Provisional members to become Active members. It performs other related functions including planning and directing the education and training of Provisional members.

d. Sustainer Liaison

Sustaining Liaison serves as the key connection between the Sustaining Members and the Active Members of the League.

6. Planning Council

The Planning Council coordinates the JLB’s future planning activities; conducts an annual evaluation of the JLB’s strategic plan; assesses and reports on trends to develop the most effective plans for the future. The Chair of the Planning Council serves as this League’s Parliamentarian. The Planning Council includes the chairs of the following standing committees:

a. Bylaws

The Bylaws Committee words the Bylaws and Policies to reflect the intent of the recommendations from the Board.

b. Future Planning

The Future Planning Committee evaluates the strategic plan of the JLB and plans for the upcoming year.

c. Education/Training

The Education/Training Committee provides training and learning experiences for the membership.

d. Headquarters

The Headquarters Committee oversees JLB Headquarters rentals and improvement projects.

B. Powers and Duties

Each Council Director is a member of the Board of Directors. Each council holds regular meetings not less than four (4) times per year. The Council Director presides over the meetings and serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors.

C. Standing Committees - General

Standing Committees may be created or dissolved by the President with the approval of the Board.

D. Special Committees

Special committees may be created by the President with the approval of the Board. The Board determines the name, composition, and length of time that the committee functions.

E. Committee Chairs

Committee Chairs may be appointed by the Nominating/Placement Committee, or the President with the approval of the Board, or through Placement.

III. MEMBERSHIP ADMISSIONS

A. Eligibility

All prospective Provisionals must meet eligibility requirements as set out in Bylaws.

B. Provisional Application Process

1. The Provisional Application may be obtained beginning February 1st from the Membership Development Chair or online.

2. Applications MUST be returned to the Chair no later than April 15th.

3. The Membership Development Committee will review the applications to determine eligibility (residence and age requirements) and suitability. There should be no deliberative process in the admissions system, except in the situation of space constraints or extreme circumstances.

4. On or before May 20th, the Membership Development Committee shall submit the list of eligible and approved prospective Provisional members to the Board. The Board shall review and approve the list of prospective Provisionals by June 20th.

5. Should a prospective Provisional not be eligible or approved, the prospective Provisional must be informed by the Membership Development Chair of the reasons for the ineligibility or the fact she was not approved for Provisional membership.

C. Admission to Provisional Membership

A prospective Provisional’s acceptance to Provisional membership becomes effective June 30th, contingent upon:

1. Approval by both the Membership Development Committee and the Board

2. Payment of dues obligations as outlined by the League

D. Status Changes of Provisionals

1. Deferral

A Provisional member may defer the completion of her Provisional course, once, and only to the beginning of the next Provisional course. If, after the Provisional course begins, the Provisional cannot complete the Provisional course requirements, she may apply to the Membership Development Committee for a deferral. Upon recommendation of the Membership Development Committee and approval of the Board, a deferral may be granted.

2. Resignation

If a Provisional member resigns before she has completed the Provisional Course, then she may apply for a reinstatement. If reinstated, she must retake the course and complete all obligations for the current year.

3. Ineligibility

If a Provisional member fails to fulfill the Provisional requirements, then she will be considered ineligible as a candidate for Active membership. If after two attempts, the Provisional member fails to fulfill the Provisional requirements, she is ineligible to sign up for the Provisional Course again without recommendation of the Membership Development Committee and approval of the Board of Directors.

E. Obligations of Provisionals

1. Meeting Attendance Obligations

Provisional members are required to attend a Membership Development Course Meetings and General Meetings

a. No more than two (2) absences of Membership Development Course Meetings and two (2) absences of General Meetings may be waived

b. Provisionals must communicate with their Provisional Mentor regarding options to make up missed meetings, as needed

c. Options to make up missed meetings include:

i. attending the Board Meeting immediately preceding or immediately following the missed meeting;

ii. completing two (2) additional hours of community placement in a current JLB project before the next meeting; OR

iii. any other means authorized in any other manner deemed appropriate by the Membership Development Committee

d. Upon failure to make up the third Membership Development Course Meeting or third General Meeting, a Provisional shall receive notification from the Membership Development Committee of the member’s potential to not meet the obligation requirements of her Provisional year

2. Provisional Placement Obligation

Provisionals must fulfill a minimum of ten (10) hours of community impact hours, set out as follows:

a. Provisionals must fulfill eight (8) hours in an active Community Project of the League

b. Provisionals must volunteer a minimum of two (2) hours toward the annual Provisional Project

3. Fundraising and Financial Obligations

Provisionals must fulfill annual fundraising and financial obligations as described in the Membership Policies

a. Financial obligations for Provisional year are due by June 30th of the incoming year. Failure to pay shall result in the Provisional being dropped from the Provisional class

F. Membership Development Course

1. The Provisional handbook shall be written and maintained by the Membership Development Committee and submitted for Board approval. The Provisional handbook, as approved by the Board, is the governing document.

2. The Membership Development Course shall be planned by the Membership Development Committee with the purpose of educations Provisionals regarding:

a. The Provisional Membership Development Course objectives

b. The Provisional’s obligations as a member of JLB

c. The obligations of Active members of the JLB

d. The JLB’s role in the community

e. The JLB member’s role as a volunteer in the community

3. The Membership Development Course shall include, but not be limited to:

a. the mission statement;

b. the strategic plan;

c. the history of the JLB;

d. fundraisers and finance policy;

e. placement;

f. nominating;

g. community projects (current as well as past successes);

h. in-league committees;

i. bylaws, policies and procedures; and

j. any other area the Membership Development Committee deems appropriate.

4. Upon accepting the invitation to membership, each Provisional shall be given a written copy of the Provisional handbook.

5. The Provisional shall sign an agreement stating that she is aware of her Provisional obligations and is willing to fulfill the obligations.

6. Upon completion of the Provisional Membership Development Course, the Membership Development Committee will present a list of Provisionals who have fulfilled all obligations to the Board of Directors with a recommendation that all listed should be admitted to Active membership.

IV. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

A. Membership Development Committee

The Membership Development Committee will be comprised of the chair, co-chair, sustaining advisor and the mentors. (The co-chair may also serve as a mentor.)

B. Mentor Criteria

The following guidelines should be considered when selecting mentors:

1. Years of active membership

2. JLB experience - placements, board experience and conferences

3. Community involvement

A. Duties

V. NOMINATING/PLACEMENT COMMITTEE

1. Prepares Slates of Candidates

The Nominating/Placement Committee prepares a slate of candidates for election to the Board of Directors, and the Nominating/Placement Committee Chair and Co-Chair. The committee slates active members to serve as delegates and alternates at conferences, seminars and meetings. The committee also cooperates with the Area Nominating/Placement Committee and whenever possible suggests candidates for area slates. It may also perform other related functions at the direction of the Board.

a. Criteria

The Nominating/Placement Committee considers the following criteria in preparing slates of candidates:

i. JLB Board Experience;

ii. JLB Council Experience

iii. AJLI Experience;

iv. Committee Experience; and

v. In-League JLB Committee Experience.

b. Resources

The Nominating/Placement Committee may use the following resources in determining Members' potential leadership capability:

i. the Current President;

ii. President-Elect;

iii. general membership straw ballot; and any other appropriate source.

2. Coordinates Assignment of Placement

The Nominating/Placement Chair is the Director of the Membership Council. The Nominating/Placement Committee interviews all the Active members at regular intervals and keeps uniform records concerning the community service activities of the JLB’s members. The committee conducts ongoing evaluations of Placement assignments and assists the current President and President-Elect in matching members with their Placement assignment for the upcoming League year.

3. Delegates

Upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors, the Nominating/Placement Committee shall prepare a slate of Active Members to serve as delegates and alternates to area meetings, programs, technical conferences, and seminars in accordance with the Bylaws and these Policies. This provision includes but is not limited to selecting a delegate for the Leadership Beaumont program through the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. Once prepared, the slate shall be presented to the Board of Directors for approval.

B. Composition

1. The Nominating Committee and the Placement Committee shall function as one committee for the purposes of the Bylaws and the Policies and be referred to as the Nominating/Placement Committee.

2. The Nominating/Placement Committee consists of a minimum of five and a maximum of seven voting Active members, one (1) non-voting Sustaining member who shall serve in an advisory capacity, a voting Chair and a voting co-chair. The outgoing Nominating/Placement Committee will determine the number of members for the incoming committee based upon the size of the general membership.

3. The Nominating/Placement Chair and Co-chair for the next administrative year is slated by the current Nominating/Placement Committee prior to the January meeting. Only current or former Nominating/Placement Committee members are eligible to serve as Nominating/Placement Chair. The current Nominating/Placement committee cannot choose the co-chair from any member of the current Nominating/Placement Committee. No member from the

current Nominating Committee can be slated for any position but nominating chair.

4. The five to seven Active members shall be chosen in the following manner: prior to the January meeting the Nominating/Placement Committee prepares a slate of ten to fourteen Active members. The slate is limited to those members who:

a. have been resident Active members of the Junior League of Beaumont for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years;

b. are not members of the Board of Directors slated for the next league year;

c. are not members of the current Nominating/Placement Committee;

d. although she will be a member of the Board of Directors for the next League year because of her position at that time as Immediate Past President, the current year’s President is eligible to be placed on the proposed slate for membership on the next Nominating/Placement Committee; and

e. the membership votes to select five to seven members from the slate of ten to fourteen members at the January meeting.

C. Vacancies

The Recording Secretary keeps a record of the number of votes received by each Nominating/Placement nominee for a one (1) year period. If for any reason a member of the committee is unable to serve, the nominee receiving the next highest vote is the replacement.

D. Resignations

A member of the Nominating/Placement Committee who resigns from the Nominating/Placement Committee after deliberations have begun are not eligible to be slated for any position the year immediately following their time of service.

VI. PLACEMENT

A. Requirements

1. Voting

Each eligible member shall cast her binding votes for her community placement preferences on or before the date of the meeting at which project approval is voted upon.

2. Placement Day

Each Active member will be notified for an appointment with her Placement Advisor. Placement process shall take place in order starting

with A-F, next G-P, and end with Q-Z rotating thereafter, alphabetically as required by the Nominating/Placement Committee.

3. Placement Obligation

A member is required to fulfill her placement obligation faithfully and to the best of her ability. Questions about, or requests for a change in, placement should be brought to the Nominating/Placement Committee immediately. The Nominating/Placement Committee will determine whether the member has fulfilled her placement satisfactorily in quality and amount of time volunteered.

B. Self-Placement

1. Description

Self-Placement may be granted to members who wish to develop or expand a community service not offered by the JLB in its regular program or develop or expand an area of Communication Council, Finance Council, Planning Council or Membership Council not currently being offered. The self-placement opportunity shall further the mission statement of this League, offer growth and training, fill a community need and/or indicate potential for future JLB involvement. Fundraising, political endeavors, paid employment, traditional school or church work, family or personal projects, and services on outside boards are not eligible for self-placement. No JLB funding will accompany self- placement.

2. Requirements - The applicant must:

A. be a member in Good Standing and continue to fulfill all other membership obligations;

B. have two active years in the JLB. The Nominating/ Placement Committee has the discretion to waive this requirement;

C. submit a written request to the Nominating/Placement Committee one month prior to the deadline of the Placement Matching Tool;

D. not promise her JLB volunteer time before obtaining the placement committee's approval;

E. notify the Nominating/Placement Co-Chair when she begins her Self-Placement; and

F. submit a written report evaluating her self-placement by March 1st of the year she is Self-Placed.

3. Receiving/Granting Self-Placement - After consulting with the Project Research/Development Chair, the Nominating/Placement Committee:

a. determines the number of JLB volunteers permitted to participate in self-placement;

b. may grant self-placement to a member based on the merits of her proposed program as well as her JLB record

of performance, attendance, and her other community obligations; and

c. no member may do self-placement for more than one year.

C. Placement Credit

The Nominating/Placement Committee recommends to the Membership Council which members receive community and/or fundraising placement. The Membership Council presents its recommendations to the Board for final approval.

D. Record Keeping

The Corresponding Secretary shall keep a record of each member’s completion of membership obligations in the following manner:

1. The Treasurer shall advise the Corresponding Secretary of each member who has failed to pay her financial obligations or has failed to meet her fundraising obligations during the League year.

2. The Council Chairs shall advise the Corresponding Secretary if a member of her Council fails to meet her placement obligations at any time during the year.

VII. PROJECTS

A. Concept

1. A JLB project initiates or expands a community service. It is based on careful research and planning and reflects membership interest. The JLB commits itself to volunteer, administrative, and usually some financial responsibility, all of which are specified in a contract or written agreement with whatever other organizations are involved. Professional consultation is recommended.

2. Long range possibilities (the conceptual approach) coupled with the following considerations, help determine the total suitability of a potential project:

a. The degree to which a program supports the purpose of the JLB;

b. community need and relationship to established national or community priorities;

c. membership interest;

d. current JLB commitments and former projects;

e. opportunity for JLB volunteer training and participation;

f. opportunity for administrative or operational responsibility;

g. available funds within the JLB and the community;

h. evidence of community support and ongoing impact on the community; and professional interest and resources.

B. Procedure

1. Researched by the Project Research and Development Committee to determine suitability.

a. Research can be performed in a variety of ways, such as member surveys, clear community need, interviews with community leaders, suggestions from other non-profit organizations, etc.

b. The Board may refer a project for research.

c. Community Council may refer a project for research.

d. PRD Committee may implement a Community Advisory Board (CAB), a group of representatives from government, arts, social services, communications and others, as well as the League’s legal counsel and a League financial advisor to provide broadbased and balanced representation of the community.

i. Goals of the CAB may include aiding the Junior League in its public relations by communicating the Junior League’s purpose and programs to the community; helping the Junior League remain informed of community trends, opinions and needs by providing input from the community and advising the Junior League on current and future projects, placements and fundraising.

ii. Members of the CAB shall be invited by PRD Chair, but have approval of each member by the JLB Board.

iii. Members shall serve a two-year term with automatic rotations. Members may serve no more than two consecutive terms, unless recommended by the ad hoc committee and approved by the JLB Board. The term of membership shall be from June 1 through May 31.

iv. At least one formal meeting of the CAB each year will be conducted.

v. CAB members shall receive all pertinent League material such as the yearbook, JLB publications, brochures and project information.

vi. PRD Chair will be the liaison to the Board to keep them informed of the CAB input.

vii. PRD Chair will submit a budget for the expenses needed to cover the cost, correspondence, postage, printing and meeting arrangements for the CAB.

2. The PRD committee will structure project proposal for presentation.

3. Presented and approved by the Finance Committee.

4. Presented and approved by the JLB Board for presentation to the membership.

5. All proposed projects require a two-week notice, presentation and discussion at a previous meeting, and a two- thirds (2/3) vote of Active Members present at the meeting.

6. If the placement votes indicate that insufficient members are willing to volunteer for a particular project, then the project may be restructured or, if restructuring is not feasible, cancelled upon recommendation of the PRD committee, with Board approval.

VIII. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUND

A. Goals

1. Meet the critical, emergency and short-term essential monetary needs of our community by providing funds to eligible non-profit, tax-exempt organizations in the Beaumont Community. The Beaumont Community hereinafter referred to in this policy is defined as Jefferson County and its contiguous counties – Hardin, Orange, Chambers, and Liberty Counties in Texas.

2. Set the eligibility criteria for recipients of the fund, to screen requests, and award grants to organizations that comply with the JLB’s criteria.

B. Eligibility

1. Agency is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in the Beaumont Community.

2. Agency has been in operation for two or more years.

3. Funds will be used in the Beaumont community.

4. Agency has a local board.

5. Applications are properly filled out and must be accompanied by the required information.

6. Current JLB projects or those formally proposed by the JLB Project Research and Development Committee for the following year are ineligible.

7. Organizations that practice discrimination are ineligible.

8. Agencies which have received a CAF grant within the past 12 months are ineligible.

C. Primary Consideration

Primary Consideration will be given to:

1. Requests of an emergency nature.

2. Requests from agencies facing possible disruption of services.

3. Requests addressing critical human needs.

4. Requests which would develop or expand a significant service to the community.

Potential Uses

1. A former JLB project needing additional funds.

2. Promoting voluntarism.

3. Training or education of the community (seminars, speakers, trainers, publications, or conferences).

4. Equipment or specific program needs.

5. Funding will benefit the community.

6. Funding will develop or expand a significant service to the community.

E. Ineligible Requests

1. Requests for which funding will not be considered:

2. Fundraising

3. Individuals

4. Travel

5. Sectarian religious projects

6. Research

7. Scholarships

8. Salaries

F. Structure

CAF grants must be approved by the Finance Council before being presented to the Board for approval and may be awarded two times per fiscal year. Prior to reimbursing any awarded funds, the JLB treasurer must receive a receipt or invoice.

G. Selective Critical Needs Grant

1. After evaluation of JLB’s financial forecast and year-end review of budgetary spending and revenue generated, the Board may direct the Community Council to submit proposed recipients of a year-end Selective Critical Needs Grant. It is not anticipated that Selective Critical Needs Grants will be awarded each league year, but rather only in extraordinary circumstances and upon determination of JLB’s extreme financial solvency.

2. The Community Council shall take recommendations from their respective committees to identify past and current community partners and agencies that may be facing a critical financial situation that could be remediated by a one-time gift from the Junior League of Beaumont.

3. The Selective Critical Needs Grant should be awarded to non-profits with specific, identifiable needs, but the Grant is not a reimbursement grant.

4. Proposed recipients must have applied for and received a CAF grant within the last decade (including the current year).

5. The Community Council shall submit proposed recipients for approval by the Board of Directors to be awarded in May of the concluding League Year.

IX. FINANCE

Composition

The Committee includes those members assuming responsibility for any part of JLB financing (Treasurer, Treasurer- Elect, immediate past Treasurer, Ways & Means Chair, the Chairs and Business Managers of all fundraising committees and Fund Development Chair), President-Elect, a sustaining advisor chosen by the Treasurer, and other JLB active and sustaining members who volunteer. The JLB Treasurer is the Chair and the Treasurer-Elect is the Co-Chair.

Responsibilities

After receiving and approving next year’s budget request from all committee chairs or their representatives, the Treasurer and/or the Treasurer Elect, with the approval of the Finance Committee and the Finance Council:

1. Prepares and presents the Annual Budget to the Board for adoption by majority vote before the beginning of the new fiscal year.

2. Determines whether the present dues structure and the current fundraising activities are adequate for a sound financial operation and presents the findings to the Finance Council and other appropriate councils. The Board has final approval.

3. Utilizes current financial data and financial forecasts regarding our dues structure, fundraising activities, and long term projects, and establishes the amount to the Finance Council and the Board for approval.

4. Administers the current budget.

5. Reviews investment and insurance decisions for the current year annually.

Financial Rules

1. The JLB will not contribute to the fundraising campaigns of other organizations.

2. An exception may be made to this policy for major community undertakings that fall within the guidelines of the JLB mission statement, by majority vote of the Board and the membership.

3. The JLB does not participate in fundraising of other organizations. JLB members may participate individually but will not be recruited through JLB placement.

4. No dues may be paid to any other organization or cause, whether profit or nonprofit, unless it is deemed warranted by special circumstances and approved by a 2/3 vote of the Board.

5. All disbursements made by check must be signed by 2 of the designated signors, which may include the Treasurer, Treasurer-Elect, President, President-Elect and other specifically designated person(s). All other disbursements must be authorized by 2 of the designated persons: Treasurer, Treasurer-Elect, President, President- Elect and other specifically designated person(s) in the current JLB Card Request Procedures.

6. All expense reimbursement requests for members must be turned into the Treasurer and/or the Treasurer-Elect within 45 days following an event or the date of expenditure, whichever is later.

7. All disbursements should be backed by sufficient documentation, clearly indicating the date incurred, name of the vendor, detailed description of charge and its purpose, and amount of the charge. When appropriate, the particular budget line item to be charged should be noted on the documentation as well.

8. Cash receipts must be given to the remitter when accepting cash for dues, donations, rental payments, deposits, table sales, sponsorships, etc. The only exception is during fundraisers when taking cash such as for tickets for entry or drawing tickets at the event where it would not be feasible.

9. During special events, at least two individual members should have custody and oversight of the cash at all times. At a reasonable time after the event, the cash proceeds should be counted by two individuals who are one of the following only: Treasurer, TreasurerElect, Business Manager, Event Chair, and/or Event Co-Chair. The total should be noted and both individuals should sign a log verifying the total count. This total should later be compared with the amount actually deposited into the bank account by another person on Finance Council who did not deposit or handle the funds.

D. Procedures for Expenditures Differing from the Budget

1. Specific Expenditures Not in Budget

Any individual, group or recurring series of expenditures not specifically provided for in the budget exceeding $100, but less than $500 must be preapproved by the Finance Committee. Expenditures greater than $500 require pre- approval by the Finance Committee, Finance Council, and the Board.

2. Total Committee Budget Differences

Any committee, whose actual or anticipated total expenditures exceed the lesser of 20% of their total budget for the year or $500, must present a formal explanation of these coverages to the Finance Committee. Monthly

recurring expenditures greater than budgeted which may result in year-end expenditures greater than budgeted should be presented to the Finance Committee prior to the actual excess in budget. Any excess expenditure greater than $500 requires Finance Committee, Finance Council, and Board approval.

E. Conference Procedures

1. Reimbursable Expenses – Expenses are reimbursable as outlined below unless previously approved by Finance Council and the JLB Board. Expenses will only be reimbursed after proof of conference attendance.

a. Cost of travel in a personal vehicle at the standard mileage rate established by the IRS. Parking, tolls & other fees at actual cost. Only one vehicle per conference will be reimbursed.

b. Cost of travel by taxi or other ride share services will be reimbursed to and from the airport and to and from the conference venue each day at 4 people per vehicle.

c. Out-of-pocket meals, will not exceed the following amounts: Breakfast $10.00, Lunch $15.00, Dinner $30.00

d. Airfare and hotel costs will be booked as a group and paid for by the JLB when feasible to take advantage of group rates and conference blocks. Airfare and hotel costs must be booked at least 14 days in advance of the event. Only one checked bag will be reimbursed with airfare. Hotels rooms shall be booked based on one person per bed and a minimum of 2 people per room.

e. Receipts are required for all reimbursable expenses. Lack of a receipt may result in no reimbursement of the expenditure. The delegate is required to attach all receipts to the JLB approved check voucher or reimbursement form.

2. Non-Reimbursable Expenses

a. Optional tours offered during conferences.

b. Hospitality to other conference attendees is not included in conference budgets.

c. Alcohol is a non-reimbursable expense.

d. Costs associated with individuals not approved by the JLB to attend the conference.

e. First-class airfare.

F. Miscellaneous

1. The JLB does not reimburse for Board gifts except those provided for in the President’s fund, nor does it reimburse for committee gifts and food.

2. Personal copies made on the JLB copy machine cost $0.10 per black and white page and $0.25 per color copy. Incurred costs are to be paid to the JLB Office Manager.

3. The JLB does not pay or reimburse sales tax on any of its expenditures or disbursements. Sales tax exemption forms are available from the Treasurer or the JLB Office Manager. The JLB Federal Tax Identification Number is in the Yearbook.

4. The JLB may charge $35 for checks returned for insufficient funds in addition to any bank fees.

G. Investment Policy Statement/Summary

1. Purpose and Scope

a. The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the investment of designated assets of the Junior League of Beaumont to ensure that such investments are duly authorized, properly managed and adequately protected.

b. The JLB Board seeks a long-term and short-term investment strategy that will:

i. provide immediate access to cash as needed; ii. provide a reasonable return on investment; and iii. limit risk of capital loss.

c. The investment strategy for long-term assets is intended to provide yields that are significantly higher than Money Market type rates, by investing in a combination of equities and debt securities. Consequently, it is acknowledged that such investments will be more aggressive in yield objectives and will likely represent a corresponding increase in risk, but should still be consistent with the policies, objectives and needs of the JLB.

d. This policy is not intended to limit authorized investment opportunities, but rather seeks to accomplish the following objectives:

i. Establish a reporting mechanism to ensure that the Board along with the President of the JLB are informed of the investment position of the League and that the Board has an opportunity to make modifications to that position as considered appropriate; and;

ii. Provide appropriate oversight through the JLB, its leadership and membership.

e. Board of Directors - The Board of Directors’ responsibilities shall include:

i. Oversight of investment positions and compliance with the Investment Policy of the JLB Fund;

ii. Reviews with Money Managers and selection of new Managers when appropriate. Money Managers should be evaluated based upon competitive rates and services every year. Selection of a Money Manager may be delayed until one with acceptably competitive rates is found;

iii. Assist with the preparation of reports to the Membership on an annual basis. The Treasurer and Treasurer elect should prepare quarterly reports to the Board of the JLB and President of the JLB; and

iv. Review and approval of the Investment Policy every year.

2. Allocation of Investment Dollars In coordination of approving the upcoming year’s budget, a recommendation will be rendered to the JLB Board and the Fund Development Ways and Means Committee as to the annual allocation of assets to be designated as short-term and long-term investments. This recommendation should be made by the then-current Money Manager (as defined below), along with an annual review of the current position of the League finances. Such recommendation should be supported by projected cash expenditure needs of the JLB for the upcoming fiscal year by the Treasurer and/or Chair of the Finance Committee. The allocation of short-term funds must be sufficient to cover current approved operating expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board will have sole authority as to the amount, if any, of funds to be distributed from the JLB long term investment accounts for the next year. The Treasurer, President and/or President Elect will meet with the Money Managers handling the investment accounts to inform them of the allocation decisions and to instruct the Money Managers of any necessary changes to investment allocations and/or guidelines. The following should be considered in assessing whether the investment policy should be updated:

a. Investment objectives

b. Asset allocation ranges

c. Risk tolerance

d. Portfolio measurement

e. Fees

3. Investment Guidelines

a. Short-Term Funds

i. The funds designated as short-term by the Board should be invested in:

1. Money Market accounts with competitive interest rates;

2. Time deposits in US commercial banks;

3. US Treasury and US agency securities;

4. Repurchase agreements secured by US Treasury or US agency securities;

5. Commercially-available mutual funds which consist of (2), (3), and/or (4) outlined above;

6. Government backed medium and long term debt securities such as US Treasury notes, bonds, government agencies, and certificates of deposit; and

7. Corporate medium and long term debt securities whose credit ratings are investment grade.

ii. Maturities shall be established at levels that will maximize investment return while providing adequate cash balances to fulfill JLB’s obligations in a timely manner.

iii. No more than $250,000 will be invested in any one bank unless authorized by the Board; this limit will ensure that all such funds shall be FDIC insured.

b. Long-Term Funds

i. Funds designated as long-term may be invested in equity securities provided that such investments will meet the following guidelines:

1. Individual equity investments should be limited to large cap companies that are included in the S & P 500 Index.

2. No more than 15% of the funds invested in equity securities will be included in the stock of a single company or 25% of the combined stocks of companies within the same industry sector.

ii. Equity securities may consist of individual stocks, mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETF).

iii. The following are representative of prohibited transactions involving equity securities:

1. Short sales;

2. Puts, calls, or straddles (sales and purchases);

3. Margin purchases or other use of lending or borrowing of money for investment purposes;

4. Letter stock; private placements or direct placements; Commodities;

5. Direct real estate or mortgages and direct or indirect investments in real estate investment trusts;

6. Foreign securities (this does not preclude the purchase of exchange listed securities of international companies using ADR's);

7. Ownership of securities of Money Managers or its parent or subsidiaries.

8. Security loans; and

9. Stocks that are not part of the S&P 500.

c. The income of the long-term investments can be invested as follows:

i. Short-term investments described in Section a of this Investment Policy, until such time as the Investment Sub-committee or Money Manager makes an appropriate investment decision.

ii. Government backed medium and long-term debt securities such as US Treasury notes and bonds, government agencies, and certificates of deposits.

iii. Corporate medium and long-term debt securities whose credit ratings are investment grade as rated by Standards and Poor’s or Moody's. The total of such investments cannot exceed more than 50% of the total long-term funds available for investment purposes.

d. Equity vs. Fixed Income Investments - Investment up to a maximum of 60% of the JLB’s assets may be invested in equity securities and the remaining 40% shall be invested in fixed income investments as described in Sections A&B above.

4. Money Managers

The Board may engage one or more money management firms to handle all or a portion of the short and long- term investments. The investment firm may be either a bank trust department or the management arm of a New York Stock Exchange Member. The Board will set the basic guidelines for money managers; however, such guidelines may not be less restrictive than those summarized above.

5. Reporting

a. The Treasurer shall receive and review monthly bank and financial statements on any activity in all accounts. On a quarterly basis, the Treasurer shall deliver a report to the Board that summarizes all investments and that certifies that such investments are in compliance with the above guidelines and restrictions. On an annual basis, the Board shall deliver a similar report to the membership of the JLB at its annual meeting.

b. Quarterly communications of the Board may be in person or via electronic means.

6. Control of Security Transactions - Security transactions other than those conducted by a designated Money Manager must be authorized by the Board.

H. Professional Services

All professional services (lawyer, CPA, insurance representative, Money Manager, etc.) will be chosen based on the following criteria:

1. On a rolling two-year basis, in the spring, the Fund Development Ways and Means Committee, with the input and oversight of the Treasurer and Treasurer-Elect, will review the current services and make recommendations to the Finance Council and Board as to which people/firms should be used for the upcoming year as set out in the following schedule:

2023-2024 League Year (even years) – Selection of insurance rep. 2024-2025 League Year (odd years) – CPA and bookkeeper.

2. Each year, the Money Manager will be evaluated and met with to determine if he or she is still a good fit for the League and to review the Investment Policy.

3. The Fund Development Ways and Means Committee may choose to recommend continuing with the current service firm; however, the committee will be required to do alternative research at least every other year and present their recommendation, by a majority vote, to the Finance Council and Board for approval. The Treasurer and Treasurer Elect will be responsible for ensuring this research takes place.

4. The following criteria will be used to determine the provider of professional services:

a. A minimum of three like-institutions or professionals will be asked to provide a written bid;

b. Factors to consider include: reputation in the community, cost effectiveness, and quality of services provided.

I. Financial Gifts to the League

Any designated gifts may be accounted for through the accounting system, and a separate account for each gift shall not be required. Unless otherwise specified, designated gifts shall not accrue traceable interest. Generally, any interest earned on such gifts shall be accumulated in a general fund unless the grant authority specifically requires otherwise.

J. Leadership Beaumont

JLB shall sponsor a selected member and provide one half (1/2) of the required fee to attend Leadership Beaumont. The Active Member selected as the JLB Leadership Beaumont Delegate is required to submit an article for a JLB Publication and also submit a report to the Project Research and Development

Chair and Nominating/Placement Chair following completion of the Leadership Beaumont program.

K. Fund Campaigns

One or more fund campaigns may be conducted in addition to the League’s fundraising projects. Fund campaigns are smaller scale and take place through the Fund Development Committee with the approval of the Finance Council and the Board. These campaigns are not presented by the Ways and Means Committee and are not voted on by the League Membership. Funds raised by these campaigns may be used for the operation(s) of the Junior League of Beaumont or for any other special purposes designated by the Board in advance of each campaign. The purposes for which the funds are raised must be consistent with the mission and purpose of the League.

L. Grant Writing

Grant writing is an important activity that contributes to the League’s overall financial success. The League should not aim to use grants for regular programming but should utilize grants to help support or start new or special programming that will not require the continued grant support year after year. When considering if the League is a good fit for a grant, it should be considered whether the grant is consistent with the JLB’s mission. All applications for grants on behalf of the League must be coordinated with the Treasurer and approved by Finance Council prior to submission.

M. Gift Tax Letters

Gift Tax Letters shall be made available to each donor that donates $250 or more or upon the request of the donor. Finance Council shall coordinate with the League employee to ensure all requested gift tax letters or gift tax letters determined to be necessary by Finance Council are sent out in a timely manner.

N. Young Women Building Better Communities Scholarship

JLB may offer one or more scholarships based on commitment to volunteer activity to a senior girl from an area high school. The Nominating/Placement Committee will choose the recipient from submitted applications and make a recommendation to the Board for consideration. The scholarship will be sent directly to the college of the scholarship recipient.

X. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A. Issue Selection

The JLB should select issues for study and action which:

1. Relate to the educational, charitable, and voluntary purposes of the JLB.

2. Are in conformity with the Bylaws and Policies of the AJLI and the JLB.

3. May impact the service projects or programs of the JLB.

4. While action may be taken on many issues, priority is given to those issues in which the JLB has experience and expertise through projects or programs enough to have an equal impact on the local or state public affairs processes.

B. Component Parts of the Public Affairs Process

1. Background Statement

A Background Statement is strict analysis and non-partisan research of the proposed Position Statement or Public Stand which reflects the results of the Public Affairs Committee’s study of the issues, and includes information concerning the pro and con arguments related to it. If no known opposition has been found, this is stated.

2. Position Statement

A broad statement in interest based on the Background Statement which establishes a frame of reference for future action by the Public Affairs Committee. Adoption of a Position Statement represents the selection of a general area of public affairs in which the JLB may select specific issues related to the broader area of concern for study and action.

3. Plan of Action

A Plan of Action is a detailed outline of activities which the JLB agrees to undertake in relation to a previously adopted Position Statement. The proposed activities must conform to applicable IRS regulations as well as AJLI, and JLB policies and procedures.

4. Public Stand

A statement of opinion or action process on a specific public issue. A Public Stand is narrow in scope and must be related to a previously adopted Position Statement and Plan of Action, and be in accordance with applicable IRS regulations and AJLI, and JLB policies and procedures. A Public Stand may be addressed to a specific piece of legislation or to a concept.

5. Enabling Statement

A Plan of Action, or a Public Stand may not contain an Enabling Statement. If an Enabling Statement is passed in connection with a Plan of Action or a Public Stand, the Board would be authorized to approve by a two-thirds (2/3) vote a specific action in the name of the JLB that is consistent with the purpose and scope of the Plan of Action, Public Stand, or Position Statement on which it is based.

C. Procedures for Action on a Specific Issue

1. Any official statement of the JLB concerning a public issue is considered public action and must fall under the guidelines of this policy.

2. The Public Affairs Committee is responsible for reviewing the issues and educating the membership prior to any recommendation(s) for action.

3. Actual wording of any official statement of the JLB must be cleared with legal counsel.

4. The recommendation(s) of the Public Affairs Committee is presented to the Board of Directors for approval and passed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present and voting.

5. After Board approval, the issue and recommendation(s) is presented to the Active membership for a two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present and voting at a membership meeting.

6. Before a membership meeting, adequate prior written notice of the proposed Position Statement, Plan of Action, and/or Public Stand must be received by all Provisionals, Actives and Sustainers.

7. Each Position Statement, Plan of Action, and/or Public Stand must be voted on separately; each requires a two- thirds (2/3) vote by Active members present and voting.

8. Emergency action may be taken by the Public Affairs Committee in the name of the JLB without specific approval of the membership. When prompt action on an issue that has been thoroughly studied is necessary, the Board of Directors can approve the action by a twothirds (2/3) vote. Every effort should be made to educate the membership before and after action is taken. This procedure may allow the Public Affairs Committee and the JLB to take action on issues not covered by an existing Position Statement or issues that do not fall under an existing Position Statement.

9. Each previously adopted Position Statement, Plan of Action, and/or Public Stand must be reaffirmed every calendar year to remain in effect. (Repeat steps 4-7.)

A. Concept

XI. COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

Project Research Development (PRD) Committee may implement a Community Advisory Board (CAB), a group of representatives from government, arts, social services, communications and others, as well as the League’s legal counsel and a League financial advisor to provide broad-based and balanced representation of the community. PRD Chair will be the liaison to the Board to keep them informed of the CAB input. (Refer to VII. Projects)

XII. HEADQUARTERS

A. Availability

The JLB Headquarters is available to rent for meetings or social functions by:

1. Non-profit organizations, civic or community, that work with the League through voluntarism or have a member liaison in the League, may use the Headquarters facility for meetings only provided that:

a. A JLB member (Active, Sustaining or Provisional) makes the meeting request to the Headquarters Committee as a sponsor for the event/group.

b. A rental application form is filled out and submitted prior to event.

c. Rental fee is $250.00 for the first four hours. Over four hours, $25.00 per hour additional will be assessed. A maintenance deposit of $100 is required immediately to reserve the date. The deposit is refundable provided all rules are followed and there are no damages to League property.

d. Rental fee must be paid 14 days prior to event. If cancelled by renter prior to 14 days of the event, the deposit will be returned. Cancellation within 14 days of the event will result in the loss of the $100.00 deposit. The JLB reserves the right to cancel reservations without payment.

e. Luncheons or other special events are subject to the rental fee stated below.

f. A key will need to be obtained from JLB Office Manager for event and returned promptly after event.

g. Meeting and cleanup must be finished by midnight.

2. Private organizations, civic or community groups, or individuals may rent the Headquarters facility for a meeting, luncheon or social function provided that:

a. A rental application form is filled out and submitted prior to event.

b. Rental fee is $450.00 for the first four-hours. Over four hours, $25.00 per hour additional will be assessed. A maintenance deposit of $100.00 is required immediately to reserve date. The deposit is refundable provided all rules are followed and there are no damages to League property.

c. Rental fee must be paid 14 days prior to event. If cancelled by renter prior to 14 days of the event, the deposit will be returned. Cancellation within 14 days of the event will result in the loss of the $100.00 deposit. The JLB reserves the right to cancel reservations without payment.

d. A key will need to be obtained from JLB Office Manager for event and returned promptly after event.

e. Event and cleanup must be finished by midnight.

3. Active, Provisional or Sustainer Members may rent the Headquarters facility provided that:

a. The member is a hostess of the event.

b. A rental application form is filled out and submitted prior to event.

e. A key will need to be obtained from JLB Office Manager for event and returned promptly after event.

f. Event and cleanup must be finished by midnight.

4. The above listed rates are effective January 1, 2024.

B. Clean Up

1. Clean up is the responsibility of the renter or organization. Renters are requested to clean main room, kitchen, and bathroom before leaving and place tables and chairs where they were stored. The League provides a vacuum cleaner and cleaning materials for convenience. The facility will be inspected before deposits are refunded.

2. The renter has access only to appliances, tables, chairs, furniture, utilities, and restrooms.

3. Capacity for a seated meeting is 100 persons. Standing or reception capacity is 125-150 persons.

C. General Usage

1. Scheduling Activities at the Headquarters:

a. Headquarters is available to all League members for conducting League business on a first-come, first- served basis. Meetings at Headquarters must be scheduled with the JLB Office Manager.

b. All meetings must be scheduled with the JLB Office Manager and placed on the Office Calendar as far in advance as possible. (Office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for BISD holidays during the school year.)

2. Meetings at the Headquarters:

a. Chairs or committee members are responsible for: i. Obtaining a key if meeting after regular office hours; ii. Arranging furniture as desired for meeting; and iii. Preparing refreshments.

b. Cleaning up after meetings:

i. Take all trash to outdoor cans (trash bags are provided);

ii. Wash and put up any Junior League dishes, trays or utensils;

iii. Clean kitchen counter and cabinets;

iv. Return furniture to its original place. (Round tables are stored in main room against front wall. Long tables are stored in kitchen closet. Chairs must be stacked in main room against front wall. Never store things in the middle hall, which will block the doorways to the offices, upstairs and/or the AC units.);

v. Vacuum the carpet if food was served and/or things were spilled on the floor; and

vi. When using Headquarters after regular office hours: Turn off air/heat, lights, and coffee maker. Lock (deadbolt) all doors. Set alarm upon leaving.

c. General Rules:

i. Items shall be stored/displayed with approval of JLB Office Manager.

ii. Permission must be obtained to borrow or remove properties.

iii. Use of machines and equipment is limited to League business.

iv. No smoking inside headquarters.

d. Cleaning Service/Yard Service:

i. Yard Service is scheduled weekly during growing season and biweekly during winter.

ii. Cleaning Service is scheduled every other week (except summer). Each member is responsible for cleaning up her own trash (drink cups, cans, etc.). A receptacle is located in the kitchen and the main room for aluminum cans so they can be recycled.

e. Security:

i. Use care and caution at night.

ii. Lock doors when in Headquarters alone.

iii. Always deadbolt doors and the last to leave should set the alarm.

iv. Call the JLB Office Manager if any floodlights are out.

XIII. E-MAIL

A. The League e-mail shall be used only for League business.

B. Precautions shall be taken to protect the privacy of the recipients. Large League group e-mails shall be sent in a manner that does not disclose the individual e-mail addresses of the recipients.

C. The League shall maintain and regularly update its anti-virus software.

D. The League e-mail shall not be used to solicit funds or promote events of other organizations, businesses or individuals (either non-profit or for profit).

E. All members remain free to communicate with other League members individually or in groups, using their own personal e-mail accounts. In no event will the League members’ e-mail addresses be provided to other organizations, businesses or individuals for solicitation purposes.

XIV. SOLICITATION REQUESTS

The JLB is an organization designed to interest its members in the needs of the community and to make its members’ volunteer work effective. The primary purpose of the organization is not fund-raising; therefore, the funds realized from the community are dedicated to specific projects, either already accepted or being planned. There are many worthy causes meriting contribution, but numerous small donations dissipate funds and efforts to such an extent that they lose effectiveness. Therefore, as a civic group, the JLB must limit itself financially to those projects with which it can be aligned as a whole and for which the JLB can undertake a major responsibility. Deviation from this policy is warranted only in exceptional circumstances receiving a majority approval of both the Board and the general membership or allocated by the Community Assistance Fund. Only by limited JLB participation in this manner can the JLB remain in a position to help begin a major community undertaking which might not be initiated without substantial financial backing from some local community organization such as the JLB. The JLB, as a League, does not participate in the fundraising of other organizations. However, JLB members are encouraged to participate individually in any fundraising drive that will make the community a better place in which to live.

XV. NECHES RIVER FESTIVAL PRINCESS SELECTION

The President-Elect chairs this committee. The committee is comprised of past Presidents who select Junior League representatives. The President-Elect does not vote. All Junior League members’ relatives entering their senior year of high school are considered in the selection process.

XVI. CREDIT CARD/DEBIT CARD POLICY

The Junior League of Beaumont follows The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. Guidelines and Forms for League Corporate Credit Cards which is summarized below. The President, Treasurer, and JLB Office Manager

may have individually issued Junior League Credit Cards and/or Debit Cards with a $1,000 daily limit to use in keeping with the policy set forth herein and are required to acknowledge receipt of the terms governing its use. Cardholders must submit timely expense reports for reimbursement of the Junior League Corporate Credit Card and/or Debit Card to the Treasurer with accompanying receipts and approval. Cardholders must return the Junior League Corporate Credit Card and/or Debit Card to the Junior League of Beaumont’s Treasurer when leaving the Board or when specifically asked to by the Board.

A. Guidelines for Cardholders

This policy sets out the acceptable and unacceptable uses of the Junior League Corporate Credit Cards and Debit Cards.

1. Members should be aware that the Junior League Credit Card and/or the Debit Card is to be used to make purchases only for League business. There should not be any personal transactions made on the card. Making personal purchases opens up the possibility of using the League’s credit to finance an employee’s or a member’s personal expenditures, which could jeopardize the League’s 501(c)3 status.

2. All purchases should be backed up with a proof of purchase or receipt. In the case of an in-person purchase, the vendor will issue a physical receipt upon purchase. Purchases of goods made online should be supported by printing the emailed invoice issued by the vendor at the time the charge is made and, when one is included, also by the packing slip of the delivered goods. It is a good practice to write on the receipts what the purchase was for and who approved it, especially if the approver was someone other than the cardholder who made the purchase. Doing these things will help sort how the expenses should be charged when the statement needs to be paid and will also ensure that only those who can properly authorize an expenditure is doing so.

3. If a cardholder does not have a receipt to support a credit or debit card purchase, the League can require the employee or member to reimburse the League.

4. Being issued a credit or debit card is not a right, but a privilege. The League has the right to revoke a credit or debit card at any time.

5. Cash advances on credit or debit cards are not allowed.

6. When setting up credit card accounts or debit cards, the mailing address must always be the League’s Headquarters, not the cardholder’s address. In addition, when possible, it is preferable that the person who opens and processes the credit card statements, or bank statements is not a cardholder. This safeguard protects the cardholders and the League from concerns about theft through credit or debit card usage.

7. Credit limits for each cardholder must be approved by the Board before the card is issued, if different than those limits imposed under this policy.

B. Guidelines for League Members

1. Members must submit their receipts to the Treasurer in a timely manner so that the League can record the expenses and pay the statement in a timely manner. It is important that the League keep these receipts separated by cardholder in order to speed up the process of matching the charges to the monthly credit card statement.

2. Credit cards and/or debit cards work best for purchases over the telephone, Internet, or for small supply purchases. When possible, it is better to open up a vendor account and pay by check. A vendor’s invoice will generally better describe the nature of the goods and services purchased.

3. Credit Card and/or Debit Card expenditures must be approved in advance by the manager (i.e. Director or Chair) of the budget where the funds will come from and must be within budgeted amounts, unless prior approval of the Finance Committee, Finance Council and Board is received.

4. Members may request to sign out the Junior League Corporate Credit Card and/or Debit Card from the Treasurer, President or JLB Office Manager to make a qualified purchase. In order to check out a credit or debit card, members must sign an acknowledgement outlining the guidelines provided for in this Article XVI, fill out a disbursement form, check the box that says credit card or debit card, and sign out the credit card or debit card. Members must return the credit or debit card in a timely manner to the cardholder, attach the receipt to the disbursement form, and turn in both the receipt and disbursement form to the cardholder to submit to the Treasurer, who will reconcile the purchase with the monthly credit card or bank statement.

XVII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

The Junior League of Beaumont (“JLB”), as a tax-exempt not-for-profit corporation, has a special obligation to uphold the public trust because of its charitable purposes and privileges, and is committed to acting with integrity and fairness in all of its operations. To this end, JLB is committed to avoiding any potential conflicts of interest and any appearance of conflict of interest in all aspects of its operations.

This Conflict of Interest Policy and JLB’s practices are intended to ensure that JLB actions do not result in, or have the appearance of, bias or unfairness in its decision-making as a result of personal or business relationships that JLB

Directors may have with JLB vendors, with The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (“AJLI”), or with other Junior Leagues or other parties. JLB also expects that its Directors will follow practices that preclude individual benefit, or the appearance of individual benefit, in the financial transactions of JLB, and will act with fairness and integrity in all dealings with AJLI, other Junior Leagues, grantors, potential grantors, grantees, potential grantees, vendors, and others who have a business relationship with JLB. JLB also requires Directors to abstain from decision-making on issues about which they have actual or potential conflicts of interest. Disclosure, participation, and abstention shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting(s) at which such issues are discussed and decided.

The full policy may be found in the JLB files. Each board of director must acknowledge that she has read and understands the JLB Conflict of Interest Policy and agree to abide by it in writing annually on the Conflict of Interest Statement and Disclosure Form.

XVIII. ACTIVE AND SUSTAINER OF YEAR AWARD

A. Active of the Year Criteria

The nominee should be someone who is committed to the mission and purpose of the JLB, and exhibits that commitment through contributions to our League and in our community. The award is intended to recognize someone who has gone beyond the requirements of her placement(s). The nominee must satisfy these standards:

1. This woman has sought to enrich our community through effective action and leadership with training she obtained through the Junior League;

2. She has resolved critical needs in our community;

3. She has promoted volunteerism;

4. She has helped to develop the potential of women;

5. She has done so in an extraordinary way. Each Active nominee must be actively involved in the League for the League year in which she is nominated. The member’s entire league history should be taken into consideration, but the award may be given for a single standout year.

B. Active of the Year Process

1. Actives in Good Standing can nominate a candidate. Outside organizations cannot nominate a candidate.

2. The awards committee shall consist of the past ten recipients of both the Active and Sustainer of the Year Awards, the President, the Membership Council Chair, and the President-Elect. The meeting will be coordinated and chaired by the Communications Council Chair, who does not vote. All other committee members vote. The past award recipients must be in Good Standing with the JLB.

3. All committee members shall be sent copies of the nomination materials in advance of the meeting. All committee members are expected to attend if possible. There is no proxy voting.

4. The awards committee members cannot nominate a candidate.

5. The committee shall vote by secret ballot. All copies of nomination materials shall be returned to the Communications Council Chair at the close of the meeting to be destroyed.

6. This award cannot be won more than once by any one person.

7. All support for nominees must be submitted on the JLB nomination form.

8. The award shall be presented at the JLB annual meeting.

C. Sustainer of the Year Criteria

1. This woman has sought to enrich our community through effective action and leadership with training she obtained through the Junior League;

2. She has resolved critical needs in our community;

3. She has promoted volunteerism;

4. She has helped to develop the potential of women;

5. She has done so in an extraordinary way.

6. This woman has helped to “sustain” the JLB since she moved to Sustaining status.

7. The nominee’s service in the past, as well as during the current League year, may be taken into consideration. She need not have made volunteer service contributions to both the community and the JLB during the year of her nomination; rather the nominee’s past and current volunteer service should be considered as a whole.

8. This award is intended to recognize a woman who has used her League training to enrich and improve our community without regard to the particular organization or vehicle through which she has provided her volunteer services. Her volunteer services may have been directed through projects that are affiliated with the League or which are wholly distinct from the League. The focus of this award is on service to the broader community, not service in support of the League itself. However, the nominee chosen should have provided some service in support of the League in her role as a Sustaining member of the League. In selecting the recipient of this award, the committee shall focus on determining which nominee has accomplished the greater good in the community.

D. Sustainer of the Year Process

1. Actives and Sustainers in Good Standing can nominate a candidate. Outside organizations cannot nominate a candidate.

2. The recipient shall be selected by a committee consisting of all past recipients of the Active and Sustainer of the Year awards who are in Good Standing. The President shall participate as a non-voting member of the committee. The meeting will be coordinated and chaired by the Communications Council Chair, who likewise does not vote.

3. The awards committee members cannot nominate a candidate.

4. All committee members are encouraged to participate. There shall be no proxy voting. No nomination materials shall be distributed before the meeting.

5. The committee shall vote by secret ballot. All copies of nomination materials shall be returned to the Communications Council Chair at the close of the meeting to be destroyed.

6. This award cannot be won more than once by any one person. However, a past Active of the Year is eligible to be selected as Sustainer of the Year.

7. All support for nominees must be submitted on the JLB nomination form.

8. The award shall be presented at the JLB annual meeting

XIX. PERSONNEL POLICY

A. Hiring Process

JLB President or the President’s delegate, under the direction of the Board of Directors, will interview and select all staff members. The Board of Directors will also determine what staffing positions are needed and approve as needed. Employees cannot sign contracts that bind or obligate the league without advance board approval or advance approval of the JLB President; cannot hire vendors or service providers that will cost more than, $100 without advance approval from the President; and cannot hire other employees or retain contract personnel, including temporary personnel.

B. At Will Employment

All JLB employees serve at-will, are not employed for any specified length of time, and have no property rights in their employment. The Board has the authority to employ and terminate staff. A terminated employee has the right of appeal to the Board. The Board may dismiss an employee at any time for no reason or any reasons deemed to meet the needs of the league, provided that it is not an illegal reason. Employees may or may not be given advance notice of termination.

C. Full Time Employees

The criteria used by The Junior League of Beaumont to define full-time employees are defined as:

1. A salaried employee who is regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 10 months a year, 32 or more hours weekly; or 2.

2. An hourly employee who is regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 11 months a year, 32 or more hours weekly. The Junior League Home at 2388 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas is the primary place of employment

D. Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees of the JLB are those employees who regularly work less than 32 hours per week. Work occasionally exceeding 32 hours per week does not qualify an employee as full-time.

E. Minimum Wage and Overtime

Employees not exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act shall be paid minimum wage and receive compensation for overtime under the conditions specified in the Act. All employees must fully and promptly report all hours worked in the manner prescribed by the Board of Directors.

F. Compensation

The President, in consultation with the Finance Council Chair as needed, will determine initial compensation rates. Thereafter the outgoing President will determine raises in wages, if any, at intervals deemed appropriate after the yearly appraisal is completed and shall make recommendation to the incoming Executive Board for final approval for any rate adjustment applicable to the next League year. Part-time employees do not receive paid vacation, paid holidays, or other paid time off.

Compensation for all employees is paid through payroll, with income reported on the standard form.

G. Performance Review

Personnel reviews are to be conducted twice annually, in July and January, by league President and President Elect. The bi-annual performance review is a formal opportunity for the supervisor President, President Elect and employee to exchange ideas that will strengthen their working relationship, review the past year, and anticipate JLBʹs needs in the coming year.

The purpose of the review is to encourage the exchange of ideas in order to create positive change within JLB. To that end, it is incumbent upon both parties to have an open and honest discussion concerning the employee’s performance. It is further incumbent upon the President and President Elect to clearly communicate the needs of JLB and what is expected of the employee in contributing to the success of JLB for the coming year. President, President Elect and employee should attempt to arrive at an understanding regarding the objectives for the coming year. This having been done, both parties should sign the performance review form, which will be kept as part of the employee’s personnel record and used as a guide during the course of the year to monitor employee progress relative to the agreed upon objectives.

H. Conduct And Confidentiality

At all times, the employees are to act is a manner that is designed to ensure the success and fulfillment of the JLB Mission and Vision. Each employee is expected to

be kind and courteous to visitors, customers, community partners, and members alike. While employees of the League may discuss among themselves and request action to address employment concerns and conditions, discussion of matters of other internal League business or League polices and planning, whether involving the Board, councils, or individual members, will not be tolerated. Likewise, interference with the work of any councils, committees, or the Board will not be tolerated.

All League business is confidential as it pertains to internal matters and is not to be shared with members within or outside of the league. Employees must comply with the League confidentiality and conflict of interest policies.

I. Office Hours

Office hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm. If it is necessary for employee to work past the regular office hours, explanation should be given to the President of work overage and noted on hours turned into Finance Council for payments. Work hours may vary from office hours depending on the needs of the League and at the direction of the President or supervisor. Employees must regularly and reliably maintain these designated work hours and must give advance notice of the need to work beyond these regular office hours or, alternatively, inability to staff the office during work hours. Employees must devote themselves to performance of work on behalf of the League during work hours and may not conduct personal business.

J. Call Ins

If a staff member is unable to attend all or part of a regularly scheduled workday, the employee must notify the President of the absence 24 hours prior to start of office hours. If circumstances arise which prevent the employee from notifying a full 24 hour in advance, then the notification is to occur immediately upon the employee learning of the need to be absent. In circumstances, lack of adequate notice, inability to locate coverage, pressing League matters, or other factors, approval of time off is at the discretion of the President.

K. Holidays

Paid holidays for full-time employees are as follows: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. If holiday falls on Sunday it will be observed on Monday. Parttime employees do not receive paid holidays or other paid time off.

L. Leave of Absence

Employees may request up to 30 workdays (6 weeks) of unpaid leave of absence without pay (determined by Board) due to extended illness, personal hardship, or extreme family circumstances. During this time, the position will remain vacant. The length of leave approved will depend on the circumstances,

including, but not limited to, the employee’s length of service, reasons leave is requested, and the League’s ability to cover the position. If additional leave is requested, the position may be filled and the position no longer held open. Requests for a leave of absence must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to expected date of leave or immediately following an emergency situation. If leave was taken due to the employee’s health, an appropriate medical release may be required one week before the anticipated return to work date. No vacation time will be granted following the leave of absence, no matter how many days were or were not taken prior to leave.

M. Maternity Leave

An employee is eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave, which may be taken at any point during the pregnancy and immediately following delivery. Any pay for time off will be at the discretion of the Board and be arranged with employee prior to scheduled time off. No employee is entitled to compensation for any time not worked.

N. Job Description

All employees must perform their duties as summarized in the applicable job descriptions. Job descriptions are written by the President and approved by Board. Concerns, questions, or conflicts with role description or expectations should be taken to the President. Job descriptions are subject to change at any time, depending on the needs of the League.

O. Conflict Resolution

Conflicts with members, including officers of the League, are to be dealt with in a professional manner. Any discussion of conflict with League members will not be tolerated. Matters will be handled in a timely manner.

P. Work Environment

The JLB provides clean and pleasant working facilities. It is the expectation that all areas are to be kept clean and in good working order for easy accessibility by all members. All areas are to be kept neat and organized. Good housekeeping is a shared responsibility amongst all members.

The League encourages employees to bring employee complaints and concerns to the President or, if that is not feasible under the circumstances, to another officer of the League, who will work to resolve the employee’s concerns in consultation with the Executive Committee.

Q. JLB Equipment

JLB equipment is not to be used for personal use. Personal files/property should not be kept on JLB property. JLB property should not be taken off premises without notification to the President, nor should JLB business matters be conducted off of premises due to confidentiality. This includes the use of personal cell phones used for email, personal computers, and other electronic devices without written consent from the President or Board of Directors.

R. Disciplinary Action

For the violation of any section under Article XIX Personnel Policy or any portion of the Employee Handbook, an employee shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Disciplinary action for the same or different offenses shall progress in the following manner:

1. Verbal warning. Verbal statement to employee that he/she has violated a rule and/or regulation and that such violation may not continue.

2. Written reprimand. Formal notification in writing to employee that he/she has violated a rule and/or regulation.

3. Discharge. If an employee receives three warning notices for the same or different offenses within a period of 12 consecutive months, the employee shall, at the time of the issuance of the third such notice, be subject to discharge, which shall sever the employer/employee relationship.

S. Gifts

The JLB discourages employees from accepting gifts from individuals or firms doing business with the League. Therefore, no employee shall solicit, accept, or agree to accept anything of value under circumstances which could reasonably be expected to influence the manner in which the employee performs work or makes decisions.

XX. NAME BADGE REPLACEMENT

A. Provisional members who complete the Provisional obligations and Transfers into the JLB shall receive one name badge engraved with the member’s name and first year of Active membership. Members obtaining Sustainer status are awarded one name badge engraved with the member’s name and first year of Sustaining membership. Name badges may be worn to all JLB meetings and events.

B. Members who need to replace their name badge due to loss or otherwise must:

1. Complete the Name Badge Replacement Form.

2. Pay the replacement fee of $12 per badge; and,

3. Submit the form and payment to the Corresponding Secretary.

Proposed September 2022

HISTORY

Approved by Board of Directors October 27, 2022

Approved by Membership November 8, 2022

Membership Policy Modifications:

Article II Section D.1. approved by the Membership on January 16, 2024

Article I, Section A. approved by the Membership on January 14, 2025

Article II, Section B. approved by Membership on January 14, 2025

Governance Policy Modifications:

Article II, Section A.4.a. approved by Board on March 21, 2023

Article II, Section A.3. approved by Board on April 11, 2023

Article V, Section A.2. approved by Board on March 21, 2023

Article IX, A – N approved by Board on April 11, 2023

Article XVI approved by Board on April 11, 2023

Article XII Section A.2.b., A.4. approved by the Board on October 30, 2023

Article V.A.1 Approved by the Board on January 9, 2024

Article III, Section B.4 approved by the Board on January 31, 2024

Article XIII, Section G approved by the Board on April 25, 2024

Article II, Section A.4.c approved by the Board January 7, 2025

Article III, B-F approved by the Board January 7, 2025

Article VI. Section B approved by the Board February 12, 2025

2025-2026 Junior League of Beaumont MEMBER PLACEMENT

Board of Directors

President - Sarah Wells

President-Elect - Kate Thorne

Treasurer - Courtney White

Treasurer Elect- Marissa Baze

Corresponding Secretary - Katherine Williams

Recording Secretary - Lindsay Brake

Communications Council Director - Bethany Longmire

Community Council Director - Amy Jerry

Membership Council Director - Mallory Cross

Planning Council Director - Valerie Lewis

Past-President - Cheri Dickerson

Directors shall be elected by the membership from a slate prepared by the Nominating Committee. All candidates for directorships must be members of the League in good standing, as defined by these Bylaws. The term of office for Directors shall be one (1) year.

The Board has authority and responsibility for governance and management of the League. The Board of Directors shall have full power and authority to:

• Guide the League’s compliance with the Junior League Mission and Vision and the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.

• Ensure that the League follows all legal regulations, rules and ethical standards, maintains its accountability to the community and operates for the public good, in accordance with the purposes and limitations set forth in the Certificate of Formation of the League and in these Bylaws.

• Set policies and goals, direct planning and oversee the implementation of plans of the League’s programs, promote the achievement of established goals, and further the work and impact of the League.

• Determine the management structure necessary to carry into effect the operations and plans of the League, including determining the number and duties of those designated to lead the management structure in accordance with the league bylaws and policies.

• Ensure that the League has adequate resources to fulfill its Mission and goals.

• Execute prudent financial oversight, including ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and that the League responsibly budgets, invests and uses the funds at its disposal.

• Perform its duties in ways that will enhance the League’s reputation in SETX.

Communications Council

Marketing

• The Website Chair provides a resource for members of this League, the Beaumont community and friends of the JLB to learn more about the JLB and ensures the timely update and relevance of the website.

• The Social Media Chair holds the login information and passwords for all social media accounts and ensures the timely publication of marketing and advertisements through social media accounts in a coordinated effort in conjunction with the Publications Chair.

• The Yearbook (Redbook) Chair coordinates and ensures the gathering and updating of information necessary for the JLB Yearbook and supervises the annual publication of the JLB Yearbook.

• Member Essentials Chair coordinates with League members to troubleshoot Member Essentials issues and updates and maintains the League’s Member Essentials platform.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Communications Council Director Bethany Longmire

Marketing Chair Bethany Longmire

Member Essential Development Chair Daisy Reyna

Spinnings Chair Juliana Smith

Website Chair Allison Wright

Redbook Chair Jeslyn Hebert

Social Media Chair Belinda George

JLB Podcast (Self Placement) Paige Nall

MARKETING COMMITTEE & IN-LEAGUE

*Also includes all Communication Council members

Marketing Chair Bethany Longmire

Social Media Chair Belinda George

MSM Publicity Chair Alisha Williams

MSM Publicity Co-Chair Taylor Herring

DWTS Public Relations Chair Suzanna Ingram

DWTS Public Relations Co-Chair Brintney Van Houten

Lagniappe Chair Christina Lokey

Lagniappe Co-Chair Laurel Rugg

Marketing In-League Brooke Morrow

Marketing In-League Christina Lokey

Marketing In-League Lana Richards

Marketing In-League Cheryl Tripplett

Marketing In-League Kate Thorne

Marketing In-League Amanda Yarbrough

Marketing In-League Kait Griffin

Marketing In-League Ashley Carter

SPINNINGS COMMITTEE

Spinnings Chair Juliana Smith

Spinnings Co-Chair Kate Eckhart

Spinnings Staff Writer Mattie Beaver

Spinnings Staff Writer Lauren Graham

Spinnings Staff Writer Rachel Cuevas

Spinnings Staff Writer Caitlyn Clubb

Spinnings Staff Writer Kait Griffin

Resource Development Elyse Broussard

MEMBER ESSENTIAL COMMITTEE

Member Essential Development Chair Daisy Reyna

Member Essential Development Co-Chair Christie Lummus

REDBOOK (YEARBOOK) COMMITTEE

Redbook Chair Jeslyn Hebert

Redbook Committee Member Sonni Shell

Redbook Committee Member Melaney Villery-Samuel

Finance Council

• Finance - The Finance Committee advises the Board on all matters relating to the finances of the JLB’s administration and of its community programs. The Committee approves and presents the Annual Budget to the Board for adoption by a majority vote before the beginning of the new fiscal year.

• Fund Development - The Fund Development Committee procures the outside funding for the JLB through various means, including but not limited to conducting fund campaigns, grant writing and underwriting and overseeing the fundraising committee chairs and to ensure coordinated fundraising efforts and donor relations across all fundraisers.

• Fundraising - There shall be a fundraising committee dedicated to putting on each fundraiser that is approved by the JLB membership, which shall sit under the Fund Development Committee and report to the Fund Development Chair and Treasurer. Any time the JLB votes to approve a fundraising activity, a committee is created to plan and supervise its execution. The Board determines the name, composition and length of time that the committee functions.

• Ways and Means - The Ways and Means Committee evaluates current fundraising activities, receives input from the membership, research possible fundraisers, and develops proposals appropriate for membership evaluation, and ensures the continued proper investment of JLB funds in accordance with these policies. The Fund Development Committee shall also be responsible for arranging and calling a meeting each year with the Money Manager, the Board of Directors and the Finance Council to consider the current investment policy and fees, and for researching any other professional service to be evaluated in any given year.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

* Voting members on Finance Council

Finance Director & Chair* Courtney White

Finance Co-Chair* Marissa Baze

Ways & Means Chair Marissa Baze

Past Treasurer Nadine Ona Daigle

President-Elect Kate Thorne

MSM Chair* Karlee Ogden

MSM Business Chair Amanda Yarbrough

DWTS Chair* Regina Miller

DWTS Business Manager Brooke Carroll

Lagniappe Chair* Christina Lokey

Lagniappe Business Manager Parker Raycroft

Fund Development Chair* Kellsey Fairchild

FINANCE IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEE

*Also includes all members of the Finance Council.

Finance Director & Chair Courtney White

Finance Co-Chair Marissa Baze

Finance In-League Brooke Morrow

Finance In-League Amy Jerry

Finance In-League LaSan Gilder

Finance In-League Baylee Romero

Finance In-League Ashley Carter

Finance In-League Danielle Spencer

Finance In-League Paige Nall

Finance In-League Caitlyn Clubb

Finance In-League Laura Mireles

Finance In-League Taneé Coleman

Finance In-League Megan Mistric

Finance In-League Erin Godina

Finance In-League Mallorie Bradshaw

Finance In-League Cheri Dickerson

WAYS AND MEANS

Ways & Means Chair Marissa Baze

Ways & Means In-League Alisha Williams

Ways & Means In-League Kaylee Allen

Ways & Means In-League Kate Thorne

Ways & Means In-League Meredith Youngson

Ways & Means In-League Amanda Yarbrough

FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Fund Development Chair Kellsey Fairchild

Fund Development Co-Chair Erin Godina

MSM Chair Karlee Ogden

MSM Co-Chair LaTesha Hunter

DWTS Chair Regina Miller

DWTS Co-Chair Betsy Henslee

Lagniappe Chair Christina Lokey

Lagniappe Co-Chair Laurel Rugg

Fund Development In-League Brooke Morrow

Fund Development In-League Courtney Hooker

Fund Development In-League LaSan Gilder

Fund Development In-League Michelle Domingue

Fund Development In-League Tanee’ Coleman

Fund Development In-League Kate Thorne

Fund Development In-League Meredith Youngson

MAIN STREET MARKET COMMITTEE

MSM Chair Karlee Ogden

MSM Co-Chair LaTesha Hunter

MSM Business Manager Amanda Yarbrough

MSM Exhibitor Chair Brittany Muhlenkort

MSM Exhibitor Co-Chair Tiffany Gobert

MSM Publicity Chair Alisha Williams

MSM Publicity Co-Chair Taylor Herring

MSM Atmosphere Chair Arianna Ebers Kucharski

MSM Atmosphere Co-Chair Maryclaire Strassburger

MSM Special Events Chair Krista Hunter

MSM Drawing Chair Megan Mistric

MSM Underwriting Chair Mary Grace Bloomfield

MSM Committee Member Brooke Morrow

DANCING WITH THE STARS COMMITTEE

DWTS Chair Regina Miller

DWTS Co-Chair Betsy Henslee

DWTS Business Manager Brooke Carroll

DWTS Atmosphere Chair Lacy Oliver

DWTS Public Relations Chair Suzanna Ingram

DWTS Public Relations Co-Chair Brintney Van Houten

DWTS Star Liaison Jessica Thevis

DWTS Stage Manager Ashton Smith

DWTS Star Reveal Chair Lindsey Sorrell

DWTS Table Sales Megan Kingrey

DWTS Committee Member Amanda Gardner

DWTS Committee Member Christina Rivas

DWTS Committee Member Emma Nelson

LAGNIAPPE COMMITTEE

Lagniappe Chair Christina Lokey

Lagniappe Co-Chair Laurel Rugg

Lagniappe Business Manager Parker Raycroft

Lagniappe Committee Member Allyson Barron

Lagniappe Committee Member Christi Klingman

Community Council

• Community Projects - Any time the JLB votes to approve a project, a committee plans and supervises its execution. The Board determines the name, composition, and length of time that the committee functions. In some cases, projects can be most efficiently administered under an umbrella committee.

• Project Research and Development - The Project Research and Development Committee provides current information about the needs and resources of the community to the Board, evaluates existing projects, investigates project possibilities, and develops proposals appropriate for membership evaluation. Community Project Co-Chairs will serve on this committee. This committee also oversees the disbursement of the Community Assistance Fund.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Community Council Director Amy Jerry

Abolish Project Chair Krystal Sanchez

Empowering Youth Chair Alá Abbott

Healthy Behaviors Chair Alicia Doss

The O.N.E Chair Megan Pounders

Service Squad Chair Brandi Verdine

PRD/CAF Grant Chair Brenna Rodriguez

ABOLISH

Abolish Project Chair Krystal Sanchez

Abolish Project Co-Chair Britney White

Abolish Committee Member Brittany Briscoe

Abolish Committee Member Sharita Gardner

Abolish Committee Member Maddie Brown

Abolish Committee Member Baylee Romero

Abolish Committee Member Courtney Hooker

Abolish Committee Member Meredith Youngson

Abolish Committee Member Sheree Bowen

Abolish Committee Member Phelicia Williams

Abolish Committee Member Misty Sanders Kaman

THE MISSION: The mission of the ABOLISH committee is to work in collaboration for the best interest of victims / survivors of sex trafficking, exploitation, and domestic violence. The committee provides resources to help support organizations that provide a safe environment for long-term care, rehabilitation, and healing for victims of sex trafficking exploitation, and domestic violence.

THE VISION: The project’s vision is to promote awareness, advocacy and action for victims of sex trafficking, exploitation, and domestic violence.

GOALS:

• To mentor the victims/survivors of sex trafficking, exploitation, and domestic violence.

• To assist organizations, in their mission of providing advocacy for and services to victims/survivors of sex trafficking, exploitation, and domestic violence.

EMPOWERING YOUTH

Empowering Youth Chair Alá Abbott

Empowering Youth Co-Chair Michelle Domingue

Empowering Youth Committee Member Amanda Reed

Empowering Youth Committee Member Cristina Sifuentes-Ayala

Empowering Youth Committee Member Kristen Davidson

Empowering Youth Committee Member Jessica Cook

Empowering Youth Committee Member Cequana Clark-Lee

Empowering Youth Committee Member Courtney Bouillon

Empowering Youth Committee Member Mallorie Bradshaw

Empowering Youth Committee Member LaToya Washington

Empowering Youth Committee Member Mariana Jantz

Empowering Youth Committee Member Jennifer Smith

THE MISSION: The Empowering Youth committee's mission is to support foster care youth in the Southeast Texas area by providing them with educational opportunities that create a long-term impact and aid in personal development. The committee also strengthens its reach by partnering with local agencies, where our volunteers can contribute directly to building brighter futures for foster care youth.

THE VISION: The committee’s vision is to empower all foster care youth in Southeast Texas to reach their full potential. We also strive to extend the

reach of local agencies by utilizing volunteers to directly support the youth's well-being.

Goals:

• To provide educational and personal development opportunities for area foster youth

• To equip the youth with the tools and life skills they need to thrive by investing in individual success

• To strengthen community support for the foster care system by collaborating with local agencies and maximizing our volunteer impact

HEALTHY BEHAVIORS

Healthy Behaviors Chair Alicia Doss

Healthy Behaviors Co-Chair Tiffany Shelton

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Melissa McHaney

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Frankie LaGrone

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Summer Jones

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Sara Carson

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Aily Powell

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Hetty Brown

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Jennifer Tillery

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Marie Murray

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Claire Brown

Healthy Behaviors Committee Member Brooke Pendergast

THE MISSION: Empowering Southeast Texas families and youth to make healthy choices for life, promoting physical well-being, healthy eating habits, and positive mental health, through education, resources, and partnerships with the community.

VISION: To create a healthier Southeast Texas where every family and youth is equipped with the knowledge, resources, and support to lead a balanced and active lifestyle, ensuring long-term well-being for future generations.

GOAL:

• To engage and educate children and families about educational programs and activities promoting healthy eating and physical fitness.

• Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, and health organizations to provide ongoing support for healthy lifestyle programs.

• Develop and implement initiatives to provide mental health resources and support to community members.

THE O.N.E. SIGNATURE PROJECT

The O.N.E Chair Megan Pounders

The O.N.E Co-Chair Lauren Bailey

The O.N.E Committee Member Rene Ford

The O.N.E Committee Member Christie Cooper

The O.N.E Committee Member Andi Tieszen

The O.N.E. Committee Member Annette Bell-Watson

The O.N.E. Committee Member Heather Wise

The O.N.E. Committee Member Taneé Coleman

The O.N.E. Committee Member Ashley Carter

The O.N.E. Committee Member Cindy Fernandez

THE MISSION: The mission of The O.N.E Signature Partnership committee is to work with a carefully selected non-profit, for the term of one league year, allowing opportunities for League resources to assist the non-profit to reach its fullest potential. By selecting and supporting a new non-profit each year, the Junior League of Beaumont can maximize the impact, create leadership opportunities for members and cultivate long lasting relationships in the community.

THE VISION: The vision of The O.N.E Signature Partnership is to maximizing the impact of the Junior League of Beaumont in the community by cultivating a long-tern relationship between partners, members and supporters, while assisting an organization that shares the values of the League, is relevant to the needs in the community and could benefit from the resources of the League to reach its fullest potential.

GOALS:

• To select and partner with an eligible and willing non-profit with shared values for the period of one League year. Non-profits must meet criteria and will be selected by the Project Committee for the following League year.

• Maximize the potential of a non-profit with more exposure, greater impact and higher efficiency for one League year with volunteers, resources, expertise, promotion and other available League resources.

PROJECT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT/CAF GRANT COMMITTEE

*To participate in the Project Research & Development area of this committee.

PRD/CAF Grant Chair Brenna Rodriguez

PRD/CAF Grant Co-Chair Kaylee Henry

Healthy Behaviors Co-Chair* Tiffany Shelton

Empowering Youth Co-Chair* Michelle Domingue

Abolish Project Co-Chair* Britney White

The O.N.E Co-Chair* Lauren Bailey

PRD/CAF In-League Tiffany Shelton

PRD/CAF In-League Daisy Reyna

PRD/CAF In-League Marie Murray

PRD/CAF In-League Ashley Carter

PRD/CAF In-League Cheryl Tripplett

PRD/CAF In-League Michelle Domingue

PRD/CAF In-League Brieann Edwards

PRD/CAF In-League Christie Lummus

PRD/CAF In-League Paige Nall

PRD/CAF In-League Taneé Coleman

PRD/CAF In-League Marissa Baze

PRD/CAF In-League Megan Mistric

PRD/CAF In-League Kate Thorne

PRD/CAF In-League Brintney VanHouten

PRD/CAF In-League Laura Mireles

PRD/CAF In-League Emma Nelson

PRD/CAF In-League Misty Sanders Kaman

PRD/CAF In-League Meredith Youngson

PRD/CAF In-League Cheri Dickerson

This committee assesses our community projects’ effectiveness and sustainability. They seek to fill needs in our community by proposing projects that could be ongoing committee projects or a signature project. They oversee the application process, select recipients, and administer CAF grant funds. The standing members of this committee are the CAF/PRD Chair and Co-Chair. This committee chair serves on Community Council and reports to the Community Council Director.

SERVICE SQUAD

Service Squad Chair Brandi Verdine

Service Squad Co-Chair Raven Pratt

Service Squad Co-Chair Ariana Bates

Service Squad- Make-A-Wish Liaison Ashley Ramos

Service Squad Committee Member Tia Johnson

Service Squad Committee Member Lauren Hayes

Service Squad Committee Member Schrietta Henson

Service Squad Committee Member Amber Hicks

Service Squad Committee Member Antonetta Robertson

Service Squad Committee Member Cheryl Tripplett

Service Squad Committee Member Emily Phillips

Service Squad Committee Member Brieann Edwards

Service Squad Committee Member Joanna Martin

Service Squad Committee Member Rokeisha Rawls

Service Squad Committee Member Lana Richards

Service Squad Committee Member Laura Mireles

Service Squad Committee Member Amber Villarreal

Service Squad Committee Member Elizabeth Broussard

Service Squad Committee Member Shelby Ibarra

THE MISSION: JLB Service Squad supports the JLB’s community partners by providing skilled volunteers for projects and events that further the mission of the JLB. JLB Service Squad serves as a way for the JLB to be more visible in the community and give community volunteers more options and flexibility to complete their placement. JLB Service Squad provides a structure to explore, develop, and examine potential new projects and continues to support projects that do not need a full committee placement.

THE VISION: JLB Service Squad will focus on projects that further the JLB’s mission and will provide volunteer opportunities during selected events and projects. JLB Service Squad will be a resource to continue projects that do not need the support of a stand-alone committee. JLB Service Squad is also a resource to examine and explore possible new projects. JLB Service Squad will be structured with selected, scheduled events during the year. It will provide volunteer opportunities with other community organizations and give volunteers the opportunity to work with other JLB members. The JLB Service Squad committee will consist of the JLB Service Squad Chair, the JLB Service Squad Co-Chair, and the JLB Service Squad Liaison. Each JLB Service Squad Liaison will be assigned to a specific community organization/agency to coordinate and organize volunteer events. All JLB members, including all

JLB members with community placements, may volunteer at the events scheduled by the JLB Service Squad committee.

GOALS:

• To assist various community agencies with selected events and projects.

• To increase volunteer support in the community.

• To offer members volunteer opportunities with other JLB members, to meet new members, and develop new friendships.

• To continue to support projects that do not need a full committee placement; and

• To examine, explore, and develop potential new programs.

• To open a form request system on the JLB website to assist community agencies which do not have a need for league volunteers on an ongoing basis.

Membership Council

• Nominating/Placement - The Nominating/Placement Committee prepares slates of candidates for election to the Board of Directors, certain Council Directors, and other committee chairs/co-chairs as determined by the Board, as well as assists with Placement matching.

• Meeting Arrangements - The Meeting Arrangements Committee arranges all General Meetings of the JLB.

• Membership Development - The Membership Development Committee considers the qualifications of all prospective members applying for Provisional membership in the JLB, recommends applicants for Provisional membership and recommends Provisional members to become Active members. It performs other related functions including planning and directing the education and training of Provisional members.

• Sustainer Liaison Chair - Sustaining Liaison serves as the key connection between the Sustaining Members and the Active Members of the League.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Membership Council Director

Meeting Arrangements Chair

Mallory Cross

Denise Neef-Fiore

Membership Development Chair Maegan Collins

Nominating & Placement Chair Mallory Cross

Sustainer Liaison Chair Shelby Kelly

MEETING

ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

Meeting Arrangements Chair

Meeting Arrangements Co-Chair

Denise Neef-Fiore

Lauren Hallmark

Meeting Arrangements Committee Member Samantha Leifeste

Meeting Arrangements In-League Brieann Edwards

Meeting Arrangements In-League Britney White

Meetings Arrangements In-League

Meeting Arrangements In-League

Kate Thorne

Amanda Yarbrough

Meeting Arrangements In-League Christina Rivas

Meeting Arrangements In-League Brintney VanHouten

Meeting Arrangements In-League

Emma Nelson

Meredith Youngson

Meeting Arrangements In-League Hetty Brown

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Membership Development Chair Maegan Collins

Membership Development Co-Chair Allie Kelley

Provisional Mentor Danielle Spencer

Provisional Mentor Karley Zummo

Provisional Mentor Nicki Messina

Provisional Mentor Sarah Gibson

Provisional Mentor Kennetha Alvarez

Provisional Mentor Ashley Willis

NOMINATING AND PLACEMENT COMMITTEE

Nominating & Placement Chair Mallory Cross

Nominating & Placement Co-Chair LaSan Gilder

Nominating & Placement Committee Member Stephanie Cassels

Nominating & Placement Committee Member Farren Morris

Nominating & Placement Committee Member Michelle Matheson

Nominating & Placement Committee Member Nadine Ona Daigle

Nominating & Placement Committee Member Kaylee Allen

Nominating & Placement Committee Member Casie Harris

Nominating & Placement Committee Member Arquelle Gilder

Planning Council

1. Bylaws - The Bylaws Committee words the Bylaws and Policies to reflect the intent of the recommendations from the Board.

2. Future Planning - The Future Planning Committee evaluates the strategic plan of the JLB and plans for the upcoming year.

3. Education/Training - The Education/Training Committee provides training and learning experiences for the membership.

4. Headquarters - The Headquarters Committee oversees JLB Headquarters rentals and improvement projects.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Planning Council Director

Future Planning Chair

By-Laws Chair

Education & Training Chair

Headquarters Co-Chair

FUTURE PLANNING IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEE

Future Planning Chair

Future Planning In-League

Valerie Lewis

Kate Thorne

Valerie Lewis

Brandi Lopez

Brooke Morrow

Tania Castelan

Kate Thorne

Tiffany Shelton

Daisy Reyna

Mariana Jantz

Ashley Carter

Michelle Domingue

Kristin Davidson

Jennifer Smith

Jessica Cook

Kaylee Allen

Erin Godina

Farren Morris

BY-LAWS IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEE

By-Laws Chair Valerie Lewis

By-Laws In-League Brooke Morrow

By-Laws In-League Christina Lokey

By-Laws In-League Mariana Jantz

By-Laws In-League Erin Godina

By-Laws In-League Kate Thorne

By-Laws In-League Amanda Yarbrough

EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE

Education & Training Chair

Education & Training Co-Chair

Brandi Lopez

Callie Johnson

Education & Training In-League Aily Powell

Education & Training In-League Maegan Collins

Education & Training In-League Sheree Bowen

Education & Training In-League

Cindy Fernandez

Education & Training In-League Denise Neef-Fiore

Education & Training In-League Brandi Verdine

Education & Training In-League Casie Harris

Education & Training In-League Tiffany Shelton

Education & Training In-League Ala´ Abbott

Education & Training In-League

Daisy Reyna

Education & Training In-League Frankie LaGrone

Education & Training In-League Maddie Brown

Education & Training In-League

Brieann Edwards

Paige Nall

Education & Training In-League Laura Mireles

Education & Training In-League Kate Thorne

Education & Training In-League

Christina Rivas

Education & Training In-League Farren Morris

HEADQUARTERS IN-LEAGUE COMMITTEE

Headquarters Co-Chair

Brooke Morrow

Headquarters Co-Chair Tania Castelan

Headquarters In-League Courtney Hooker

Headquarters In-League Maryclaire Strassburger

Headquarters In-League Tiffany Shelton

Headquarters In-League Meredith Youngson

Headquarters In-League Kate Thorne

Headquarters In-League

Amanda Yarbrough

Ashley Willis

Headquarters In-League Farren Morris

2025-2026 Placement Advisor Groups

25-26 Provisoinal Class will be added at the first General Meeting.

LaSan Gilder

Allie Kelley

Annette Bell-Walston

Ariana Bates

Betsy Henslee

Britney White

Callie Johnson

Christie Lummus

Erin Godina

Kate Eckhart

Kate Thorne

Kaylee Henry

LaTesha Hunter

Laurel Rugg

Lauren Hallmark

Marissa Baze

Michelle Domingue

Raven Pratt

Tania Castelan

Nadine Ona Daigle

Amanda Gardner

Andi Tieszan

Brittany Briscoe

Cristina Sifuentes-Ayala

Elyse Broussard

Jennifer Tillery

Krista Hunter

LaToya Washington

Melissa McHaney

Nicki Messina

Schrietta Henson

Shelby Ibarra

Sheree Bowen

Suzanna Ingram

Tiffany Gobert

Valerie Lewis

Tiffany Shelton

Stephanie Cassels

Alá Abbott

Alicia Doss

Allison Wright

Bethany Longmire

Brandi Lopez

Brandi Verdine

Brooke Morrow

Christina Lokey

Courtney White

Denise Neef-Fiore

Juliana Smith

Karlee Ogden

Kellsey Fairchild

Maegan Collins

Megan Pounders

Regina Miller

Arquelle Gilder

Ashley Carter

Michelle Matheson

Amanda Reed

Ashley Ramos Amy Jerry

Ashley Willis Brieann Edwards

Ashton Smith

Brittany Muhlenkort

Baylee Romero Christi Klingman

Brenna Rodriguez

Brooke Pendergast

Christie Cooper

Elizabeth Broussard

Cequana Clark-Lee Hetty Brown

Cheri Dickerson Kait Griffin

Cheryl Tripplett

Karley Zummo

Daisy Reyna Lacy Oliver

Kryrstal Sanchez

Laura Mireles

Parker Raycroft

Rachel Cuevas

Sara Carson

Sarah Wells Sonni Shell

Shelby Kelly

Kaylee Allen

Amanda Yarbrough

Amber Hicks

Belinda George

Brintney Van Houten

Christina Rivas

Frankie LaGrone

Heather Wise

Katherine Williams

Kristen Davidson

Mariana Jantz

Marie Murray

Mattie Beaver

Megan Mistric

Phelicia Williams

Rokeisha Rawls

Sarah Gibson

Sharita Gardner

Taylor Herring

Casie Harris

Alisha Williams

Antonetta Robertson

Claire Brown

Emma Nelson

Jennifer Smith

Jeslyn Hebert

Jessica Cook

Jessica Thevis

Kennetha Alvarez

Lana Richards

Lauren Graham

Lindsay Brake

Maddie Brown

Mary Grace Bloomfield

Misty Sanders Kaman

Summer Jones

Taneé Coleman

Lauren Hayes

Mallorie Bradshaw

Maryclaire Strassburger

Megan Kingrey

Meredith Youngson

Paige Nall

Farren Morris

Aily Powell

Allyson Barron

Amber Villarreal

Arianna Ebers Kucharski

Bethany Longmire

Brooke Carroll

Caitlyn Clubb

Cindy Fernandez

Courtney Bouillon

Courtney Hooker

Danielle Spencer

Emily Phillips

Lindsey Sorrell

Melaney Villery-Samuel

Rene Ford

Samantha Leifeste

Tia Johnson

Junior League of Beaumont Active Directory 2025-2026

First Name Last Name

Alå Abbott Active 2 409-781-2463 ala.abbott05@gmail.com

Kaylee Allen Active 4 817-526-0981 kayleemcvey11@gmail.com

Kennetha Alvarez Active 5 409-332-7201 Kennetha1@icloud.com

Allyson Barron Active 1 512-508-1798 barronally@gmail.com

Ariana Bates Active 3 936-662-1093 jonesariana95@gmail.com

Marissa Baze Active 3 409-554-1885 m.baze86@gmail.com

Mary Beaver Active 7 409-790-0398 marymattiep@gmail.com

Annette Bell-Walston Active 3 409-828-2141 annette1alexis@yahoo.com

Mary Grace Bloomfield Active Provisional 409-828-1045 mgracemorreale25@gmail.co m

Courtney Boullion Active Provisional 409-658-7882 courtneykboullion@gmail.com

Sheree Bowen Active 2 936-641-8776 fails.sheree97@gmail.com

Mallorie Bradshaw Active Provisional 904-716-2450 malloriembradshaw@gmail.co m

Lindsay Brake Active 12 517-285-7749 dubbslj@gmail.com

Brittany Briscoe Active 2 409-998-2509 brittanybriscoe37@yahoo.com

Elizabeth Broussard ActiveSabbatical 8 409-926-7833 McKim.elizabeth@gmail.com

Elyse Broussard Active 3 409-782-7884 ebroussard3@lamar.edu

Claire Brown Active 2 713-540-1712 cabrown137@gmail.com

Hetty Brown Active Provisional 409-790-1012 hbrown55@mac.com

Maddie Brown Active Provisional 409-553-9998 maddie.marlow@gmail.com

Melissa Byrd NonResident Active 7 731-441-8408 mntaylor21@gmail.com

Brooke Carroll Active 1 409-782-3982 brookejcarroll@gmail.com

Sara Carson Active 1 409-550-7018 snc3590@gmail.com

Ashley Carter Active 2 409-718-1136 caddyashley@gmail.com

Stephanie Cassels Active 6 936-674-8031 stephanie_tx_03@yahoo.com

Tania Castelan Active 5 409-338-5600 tjcastelan@gmail.com

Cequana Clark-Lee Active Provisional 409-351-5603 apostlecqlee@gmail.com

Caitlyn Clubb Active Provisional 409-550-3212 caitlynclubb@yahoo.com

Taneà

Junior League of Beaumont Active Directory 2025-2026

Maegan

Christie

Mallory

Rachel Cuevas

Kristen Davidson

Michelle Domingue

Alicia Doss

Arianna Ebers Kucharski

Kathryn Eckhart

Brieann Edwards

Cherikdickerson@yahoo.com

michelleedomingue22@gmail.c om

kathryn.mains@gmail.com

6 409-540-3089 edwards.brieann@gmail.com

Kellsey Fairchild Active 6 209-380-8915 kellseyfairchild@gmail.com

Cindy Fernandez Active Provisional 409-223-2316 cindy.portugal05@gmail.com

Rene Ford Active 3 409-626-0795 rene.ford@daytonisd.net

Amanda Gardner Active 6 409-550-5571 amandagar2222@yahoo.com

Sharita Gardner Active 6 281-300-2423 sharitagardner@gmail.com

Belinda George Active Provisional 409-350-1318 belindacgeorge@gmail.com

Sarah Gibson Active 2 478-278-2418 sarahbrins@gmail.com

Arquelle Gilder Active 3 409-223-0039 agilderrealestate@gmail.com

LaSan Gilder Active 6 409-423-9684 lasangilder@yahoo.com

Tiffany Gobert Active 1 409-998-1529 tiffdawn2014@gmail.com

Erin Godina Active 6 409-790-9956 eleetrainer@yahoo.com

Lauren Graham Active 3 409-782-4758 laurgraham1223@gmail.com

Kait Griffin Active Provisional 903-493-3050 KaitlinNGriffin@gmail.com

Lauren Hallmark Active 1 409-679-2752 lauren@rooftopsetx.com

Casie

Junior League of Beaumont Active Directory 2025-2026

Lauren

Jeslyn Hebert Active Provisional 409-719-3419 jeslyn@jagencygroup.com

Samantha Hemmenway

Kaylee

Betsy Henslee

Schrietta

samanthahemmenway@gmail. com

tkherring11@gmail.com Amber

Courtney

Krista

amberedgerly@aol.com

ibarra.shelby@yahoo.com

Suzanna Ingram Active 1 214-641-0454 suzannaingram@gmail.com

Mariana Jantz Active Provisional 865-383-7842 marianajantz@gmail.com

Amy Jerry Active 3 409-299-0442 amy.jerry1212@gmail.com

Callie Johnson Active 2 409-338-1968 callie.hill13@gmail.com

Tia Johnson Active Provisional 281-743-7565 tiajohnson79@yahoo.com

Summer Jones Active Provisional 409-351-9085 jonesgirl978@gmail.com

Allie Kelley Active 5 409-893-2478 allieshayatkins@gmail.com

Shelby Kelly Active 3 409-679-0977 shelbystrickland3@gmail.com

Megan Kingrey Active 3 409-988-8991 mkingrey@heartflow.com

Christi Klingman Active 1 409-963-7645 clklingman@nechesfcu.org

Frances LaGrone Active 1 409-466-0339 frankielagrone@gmail.com

Andrea Lee NonResident Active 7 409-880-5788 AndreaMRugg@gmail.com

Samantha Leifeste Active 4 409-920-8863 samantha_leifeste@yahoo.co m

Valerie Lewis Active 9 409-658-3358 Vlewis@germer.com

Junior League of Beaumont Active Directory 2025-2026

Loni

Tabitha Livingston Active 1 409-781-5515 tabithalivingston@yahoo.com

Christina Lokey Active

Bethany Longmire

Brandi Lopez

409-673-2094 Christina.lokey@beaumonttex as.gov

dupuis.bethany@yahoo.com

mrsbrandilopez@gmail.com

Christie Lummus Active Provisional 409-433-8751 christielummus@gmail.com

Michelle Matheson Active 6 409-651-4638 michellecoon@me.com

Melissa McHaney Active 1 409-771-4753 mmchaney@sbcglobal.net

Nicki Messina

Regina

nickipmessina@gmail.com

rmiller0814@yahoo.com

Laura Mireles Active Provisional 409-782-3203 mireleslaura12@gmail.com

Ashley Misko Active 7 225-279-1660 ashleykleinpeter@yahoo.com

Megan Mistric Active 4 832-366-5691 megan.mistric@gmail.com

Farren Morris Active 3 409-350-9234 faemorris@gmail.com

Brooke Morrow Active 6 409-718-8847 brookemorrow12@yahoo.com

Brittany Muhlenkort Active 2 678-481-1913 britt.l.white@gmail.com

Marie Murray Active 5 203-231-6382 marie.culik@gmail.com

Paige Nall Active 1 936-641-0143 pmreed1295@gmail.com

Denise Neef-Fiore Active 2 832-289-8574 denfiore@outlook.com

Emma Nelson Active Provisional 409-782-8869 eonelson94@yahoo.com

Karlee Ogden Active 5 409-926-4844 karleewilkes18@gmail.com

Lacy Oliver Active 1 936-635-1949 lacy_06@hotmail.com

Nadine Ona Daigle Active 5 832-444-8353 nadineo@germer.com

Brooke Pendergast Active Provisional 985-265-3897 brooke.pendergast18@gmail.c om

Emily Phillips Active Provisional 832-247-0934 emilyaphillips@live.com

Megan Pounders Active 2 409-651-4945 m.pounders@infantswim.com

Aily Powell Active 10 214-298-8899 aily.liem@gmail.com

Junior League of Beaumont Active Directory 2025-2026

Raven Pratt Active 2 443-563-0608 pratt.raven@gmail.com

Ashley Ramos Active 1 409-673-1945 laramos@clarkhill.com

Rokeisha Rawls Active Provisional 409-350-1788 rkshe@aol.com

Parker Raycroft Active 1 708-860-8685 parkerraycroft@icloud.com

Amanda Reed Active 1 409-790-8347 aknaples09@gmail.com

Daisy Reyna Active 1 409-242-7201 dyreyna3@gmail.com

Lana Richards Active 4 409-748-0049 richards.lana@yahoo.com

Christina Rivas Active Provisional 409-338-3557 crivas1124@gmail.com

Antonetta Robertson Active Provisional 615-779-9577 antcrob@yahoo.com

Brenna Rodriguez Active 12 409-767-4958 brodriguez@harborhcs.com

Baylee Romero Active 1 409-540-4645 bayleeromero@hotmail.com

Laurel Rugg Active 7 409-880-5787 laurelmarie93@gmail.com

Krystal Sanchez Active 4 409-203-0177 krystalesmith23@gmail.com

Misty Sanders Kaman Active 3 409-202-0323 mistythegreat1@yahoo.com

Sonni Shell ActiveSabbatical 4 301-332-7434 sonnishell@gmail.com

Tiffany Shelton Active 2 409-550-7538 tiffshelton108@yahoo.com

Cristina SifuentesAyala Active 3 409-659-1102 cristina.sifuentes91@gmail.co m

Ashton Smith Active 2 409-779-0962 ashtonlsmith@gmail.com

Jennifer Smith Active Provisional 409-960-4155 smithjennifer21@icloud.com

Juliana Smith Active 1 409-651-3743 juliana.davila@beaumonttexas .gov

Lindsey Sorrell Active 5 409-926-4357 lindseysorrell93@gmail.com

Danielle Spencer Active 4 409-998-4122 Daniellespencer1984@gmail.c om

Maryclaire Strassburger Active Provisional 409-790-2130 maryclairestrassburger@yaho o.com

Jessica Thevis Active 1 409-466-2861 jrthevis@gmail.com

Kate Thorne Active 7 409-658-0946 katebthorne@gmail.com

Andi Tieszen Active 1 406-545-9695 anditieszen.15@gmail.com

Jennifer Tillery Active Provisional 409-350-9211 Jennytrevi4ever@yahoo.com

Brintney

com

2025-2026 Provisional Class

First Name Last Name Phone Email

Allison Armer 832-845-4322 Allison.armer@gmail.com

Zoe Boyd 409-670-3711 zoemboyd17@gmail.com

Elizabeth Breaux 409-351-9465 Elizabethkh44@gmail.com

Paige Browne 409-273-9779 paigeebrowne@gmail.com

Dorcus Brumfield 409-893-1593 Bosscreationss@yahoo.com

Dana Bunger 409-718-5575 dkbunger96@gmail.com

Katie Camden 409-781-8790 Camdenkatie0@gmail.com

Meghann Chapman 254-396-6351 secretgardenfarm@outlook.co m

Abbey Chirafis 409-540-3086 abbeychirafis@gmail.com

Ashlyn Clark 409-332-5250 a.clarkjr89@gmail.com

Amanda Darby 409-242-9947 darbymandy2002@gmail.com

Kayla Dixon 337-326-0121 Kayla_Cole_@Hotmail.Com

MyKesha Douglas 785-383-0889 MyKesha.douglas@gmail.com

Amanda Duke 601-842-1395 carolinelewis617@gmail.com

Madi Emerson 409-594-3045 madireich@yahoo.com

Megan Fertitta 832-492-8871 meganmoore61@gmail.com

Taylor Ford 409-782-5390 tmford04@gmail.com

Alicia Garcia 409-332-0902 Alicia.N.Garcia@outlook.com

LaTrecia Garrett 409-350-1863 Latrecia_howard@hotmail.com

Kyle Gasper 832-623-2547 km.gasper@gmail.com

Audrey Guidry 281-771-9388 guidryaudrey@gmail.com

Monika Gwilt 817-941-3297 monikagwilt@gmail.com

Chassity Hancock 409-338-4259 chazzmonique@gmail.com

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2025-2026 Provisional Class

First Name Last Name Phone Email

Sydney Hughes 409-781-2327 Sydnicolemakeup@gmail.com

Kaitlin Kiker 409-550-4942 kaitlinkiker@gmail.com

Kaitlin Laurent 225-290-9006 kcathriner@gmail.com

Starr Lee-Alvarez 409-730-9177 Lynolisadog@gmail.com

Jessica Magee 601-434-0247 Jdurr1980@gmail.com

Michele Malonson 409-767-6799 Goldie43@sbcglobal.net

Joanna Martin 409-550-4566 Joannammartin@gmail.com

Kaneshia Moore 832-875-9362 kmoorejd@gmail.com

Jameria Morris 832-236-0739 jameria.morris@icloud.com

Leighann Myers 337-391-9250 leighannhmyers@outlook.com

Amanda Nance 409-658-1667 Anance07118@gmail.com

Penny Penisson 409-673-3698 ppenisson0820@gmail.com

Porsche Perez 346-262-5535 porscheperez@gmail.com

Juaquetta Powell 409-350-5820 jqttpowell1@gmail.com

Kaitlyn Provost 409-670-8521 smithkaitlyn864@gmail.com

Tamara Richards 405-209-2320 g_t_richards@sbcglobal.net

Taylor Roberts 409-332-3428 taylorkbrownlie@gmail.com

Julia Rodriguez 713-851-7644 rodrigueji683@gmail.com

Jennifer Rogers 409-332-0201 jrogers@5pointcu.org

Tiffany Wiley 409-540-0691 tiffany.roach19@me.com

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Redbook 2025-2026 w: provisionals

2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN

FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION

VISION

VALUES

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

STRATEGIC GOALS AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL ENGAGEMENT

LEAGUE GROWTH AND BRAND SUSTAINABILITY

ONGOING LEAGUE OPERATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE

ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES.

ARTICLE VIII NOMINATING COMMITTEE

ARTICLE IX OFFICERS

ARTICLE X FISCAL POLICIES

BYLAWS OF

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS INCORPORATED

ARTICLE I NAME AND MISSION

ARTICLE II

POLICIES AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES.

SECTION 2. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

SECTION

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.

SECTION

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.

MEETINGS.

ARTICLE V DELEGATES

ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 2. ELECTION AND ELIGIBILITY.

SECTION 3. TERM.

SECTION 4. DUTIES.

SECTION 5. RESIGNATIONS.

SECTION 6. REMOVAL.

SECTION

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

SECTION

WAIVER OF NOTICE.

SECTION 10. QUORUM.

SECTION 11. VOTING.

SECTION 12. ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING.

SECTION 13. MEETING BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

SECTION 14. VACANCIES.

ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES

ARTICLE VIII NOMINATING COMMITTEE

SECTION

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES.

ARTICLE IX OFFICERS

SECTION 2. ELECTION AND ELIGIBILITY.

SECTION 3. TERM.

SECTION 4. DUTIES.

SECTION 6. VACANCIES.

SECTION 7. MEETINGS.

ARTICLE X FISCAL POLICIES

SECTION 1. FISCAL YEAR

SECTION 2. BANKS AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES

SECTION 3. INVESTMENTS.

SECTION 4. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.

SECTION 5. DISSOLUTION.

ARTICLE XI

CHANGE OF CHARITABLE STATUS

ARTICLE XII

INDEMNIFICATION, REIMBURSEMENT AND INSURANCE

SECTION 2. INSURANCE.

ARTICLE XIII

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

ARTICLE XIV MEMBERSHIP LISTS

ARTICLE XV AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. BYLAWS.

SECTION 2. POLICIES

SECTION 3. PROCEDURES.