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ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FINANCE
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for members to be financially in good standing.
B. POLICY
The policy of this Chapter is to collect and distribute funds in a fiscally responsible manner in order to complete
Chapter programming and administration.
C. PROCEDURE
Section 1. Membership Dues and Finance
Membership Dues
a. Dues must be mailed to the official mailing address of the Chapter or hand-delivered to the Financial
Secretary by the due date.
b. Annual dues shall include National and Regional per capita for mothers and teens, Chapter dues and
any assessments. Fifty (50%) of the dues shall be due (postmarked) on or before June 1st and Fifty (50%)
percent of the dues shall be due (postmarked) on or before August 15th of each Program Year. In the
event the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then said dues shall be due the next
following business day. All dues are non-refundable.
c. A member is not considered financial and will not be permitted to vote or have her child(ren)
participate in any Chapter and/or grade-group sponsored activity if dues, per capita and any applicable
late fees, assessments or grade group and chapter activity fees have not been paid by the time of the
taking of a vote or commencement of the activity.
Finance
a. Committee Budgets: Committee Chairs must submit any recommendations for funds needed to
operate for the upcoming program year to the Finance Committee by the January Executive Board
meeting of each Program Year.
b. Proposed Budgets: The Finance Committee must submit an initial proposed budget to the Executive
Board for review at the February Executive Board meeting and, if necessary the Finance Committee must
resubmit the proposed budget at the March Executive Board meeting provided that changes have been
made.
c. The Finance Committee has the discretion to determine the format of the budget to be presented (i.e.
line item or categorical). A categorical budget format provides for lump sum allocations. For example, the
items budgeted for any committee can be set forth in either one lump sum to cover all operations
throughout the year or itemized per event/activity. In the event the budget is presented in a lump sum
format, it shall be the committee chair’s responsibility to provide the chapter with itemized details on how
the funds will be spent.
d. Disbursements: All disbursement requests that are unbudgeted must be submitted to the
Budget/Finance Committee for review and approval. Requests must be received prior to the regularly
scheduled finance committee meeting.
e. Voucher requests submitted that are unbudgeted will not be paid.
f. Voucher requests submitted that are not approved by a committee chairperson will not be paid
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g. Voucher requests for the current program year must be submitted within forty-five (45) days or by
June 10 of the subsequent program year, whichever comes first. Voucher requests submitted after forty-
five (45) days or after June 10 of the subsequent program year, whichever comes first, will not be paid.
h. For vendor payments due by a date certain, properly completed and approved vouchers, along with
supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Treasurer at a minimum of ten (10) days prior to
the due date to ensure timely payment.
i. Disbursements will be made twice monthly (every two weeks- the Mothers meeting and two weeks
thereafter). Please plan accordingly to ensure your requests are paid timely.
j. The most current Voucher Request Form must be used. Please note that, among other things, all
requests must indicate the budget line item description and whether it is a Foundation or Operating
disbursement.
k. Members should prepare the voucher request and supporting documentation in duplicate; one copy
for the Treasurer and one copy for the requestor's files.
l. All vouchers must be properly executed.
m. Funds Received: In order to help maintain separate accounting for Foundation and Operating funds
received, please write separate checks for each type of payment. For example, checks for fundraising
assessments and other donations should be made payable to: Jack & Jill of America Foundation. Checks
for chapter dues, Jack & Jill Day, Black Family Day, etc. should be made payable to Jack & Jill -Greater Fort
Lauderdale Chapter. Envelopes may be created to facilitate the separation of these funds.
n. If a check is returned due to non-sufficient funds (NSF), the member will be asked to pay the amount
due using cash or money order and also pay the required NSF bank charge. After the second
occurrence during a fiscal year, the member will be required to pay via cash or money order for the
remainder of that fiscal year.
o. All monies received by the Financial Secretary will be receipted. In lieu of manual receipts, individual
membership statements sent to mothers may serve to provide confirmation and receipt of funds
received by the Financial Secretary.
p. Members will receive individual statements reflecting all amounts remitted to the chapter and any
personal outstanding balances as of December 31 and May 31 of each program year.
q. Members will be assessed the fee for an event if she responds that she will attend and does not
cancel by the RSVP deadline.
r. Funds collected by the Financial Secretary will be submitted to the Chapter Treasurer within fourteen
(14) days for deposit along with the required detail. The Chapter Treasurer will deposit those funds
within seven (7) business days.
s. Teen officers are prohibited from collecting any money.
Section 2. Assessments
Assessments must be mailed to the official mailing address of the Chapter, postmarked by the due date, or
hand-delivered to the Financial Secretary by the due date.
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ARTICLE V. OFFICERS
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the election and responsibilities of Chapter officers.
B. POLICY
The policy of this Chapter is to ensure that officers perform their duties in accordance with the national
governing documents, Chapter bylaws, and Chapter policies and procedures.
C. PROCEDURE
Section 1. Officer Duties
a. President: The protocol for communications outside of the Chapter whether it is with national or
regional officers; other chapters; or general public (individuals, community organizations, or media)
should be sent through the president. The president is responsible for approving, advancing and/or
responding to the communication in a timely manner. The president, along with the vice president and
treasurer, shall sign checks written on the Chapter’s bank account(s).
The President, along with the Corresponding Secretary, shall maintain the keys to any Chapter mailbox.
They shall be responsible for retrieving any correspondence sent to the Chapter. The mailbox should be
check no less than twice per month.
b. Vice President: In accordance with the national policies and procedures, the vice president shall serve
as a member of the grievance committee. The vice president, along with the president and treasurer,
shall sign checks written on the Chapter’s bank account(s).
c. Program Director: The Program Director shall be a member of the Grievance Committee. The Program
Director shall have the discretion to set a deadline, which shall be approved by the Executive Board, for
the submission of information for the production of the Membership Directory and/or Program Book. If
the information is not received in a timely manner, the Program Director may submit the information in
her possession as of the date of the deadline.
d. Recording Secretary: The Recording Secretary will take attendance and prepare a written attendance
report to be given to the Vice President.
e. Corresponding Secretary: The Corresponding Secretary, along with the President, shall maintain the
keys to any Chapter mailbox. They shall be responsible for retrieving any correspondence sent to the
Chapter. The mailbox should be check no less than twice per month.
f. Treasurer: The Treasurer, along with the President and Vice President, shall sign checks written on the
Chapter’s bank account(s).
g. Financial Secretary: The Financial Secretary must communicate to all members in writing the amount of
any financial obligations owed no less than ten (10) days of the due date(s). If the per capita amount
changes due to a vote at a National or Regional convention the Financial Secretary must inform the
membership within two (2) weeks after the convention.
h. Editor: Any and all publications prepared by the Editor must be sent to and approved by the President
prior to dissemination.
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i. Appointed Officers:
The Parliamentarian shall be responsible for, along with the Presiding Officer, enforcing the Code of
Conduct at any Chapter meeting or event.
The Foundation Chair shall support the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. by coordinating the
efforts of the Foundation Committee in hosting various fundraising activities.
Section 2. Nomination of Officers
a. Pursuant to the Bylaws election the nominating committee members shall be by the membership and
shall include 5 members (one member representative from each grade group) and the Parliamentarian
as an Ex-Officio member
b. The Committee Chair shall be the mother who received the most votes for membership on the
committee. (Since no vote was required, the chair should be elected from amongst the committee
members by a simple majority vote, with the parliamentarian only voting in the event of a tie).
c. Identify Offices to be voted upon: President, Vice President, Program Director, Recording Secretary,
Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and Editor.
d. Develop a Slate of candidates to fill open positions:
(i.) Inquire of each existing Officer (subject to eligibility to run for second term) if they are interested
in continuing to serve.
(ii.) Inquire of general membership if there is an interest in being considered for Nominating
Committee Slate and set date when responses should be returned to Committee.
(iii.) Meet and recommend one member to fill each open position for Nominating Committee Slate.
Where two or more potential candidates are presented, the committee shall vote on the candidates
and the mother receiving the highest number of votes shall be added to the slate. The
Parliamentarian shall only vote in the event of a tie.
(iv.) Confirm acceptance of the nomination and eligibility of each candidate
e. Prepare the slate to be presented at the March Meeting (see Appendix). The slate shall be presented
to the Executive Board at its March meeting and should remain confidential until it is presented to the
general membership at the March Mother’s Meeting.
f. Communicate to the general membership via email or other official means of communication that the
Nominating Committee will present its slate of officers at the March Mothers’ Meeting and will be
accepting nominations from the floor at the March meeting, as well. State in BOLD that mothers
nominated must meet chapter eligibility requirements and be present at the March meeting to accept
the nomination.
g. Announce all candidates for office at the conclusion of nominations from the floor and state that
those candidates should submit a statement of interest and qualifications to serve (100 words or less) to
the Nominating Committee Chair within 10 days following the March meeting. Candidates who do not
meet this deadline will not have their qualifications included in the email sent out by the Nominating
Committee.
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h. The Nominating Committee will email to the membership, no less than 2 weeks prior to the April
meeting the Candidate Information for the membership to review in preparation for the vote at the April
Mother’s Meeting.
i. Voting will take place by secret ballot at the April Mother’s Meeting.
j. At the April meeting, upon confirmation of a quorum, each member in good financial standing will
receive a ballot to vote for each office.
k. The Nominating Committee will count the votes. The candidate receiving a simple majority (51%) will
become the elected officer for that position.
l. In case of a tie, the Nominating Committee will conduct a run-off. Blank ballots should be available for
this possibility.
m. The results of the voting and the Officers for the upcoming program year will be announced by the
Nominating Committee Chair at the end of the April meeting.
n. The new officers will be installed in May as directed by the current Executive Board
ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the procedures to be followed regarding various types of
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. meetings.
B. POLICY
The policy of this Chapter is to ensure that its members are able to attend and actively participate in meetings of
the Chapter and the national and regional bodies.
C. PROCEDURE
Section 1. Meetings During the Fiscal and Program Year
Members should strive to attend as many business meetings as possible. Attendance: In order to
be considered present for a meeting or event, a mother must be present for a minimum of 45
minutes.
Section 2. Chapter Retreat.
Participation in the Chapter retreat counts as attendance at one business meeting for the
program year in which the retreat occurs.
Section 3. Meeting Absences.
It is not necessary for members to report absences from business meetings. Members should
be sure to sign in on the attendances sheets maintained during the meetings.
Section 4. Quorum.
A quorum must be present to conduct official business of the Chapter. A quorum shall consist of
no less than one-third (1/3) of the active membership, exclusive of members on leave and
associates.
Section 5. Call Meetings.
Call Meetings may be initiated by the President; and all members must be notified via email at
least five (5) days prior thereto of the time, place, and issues to be discussed. No other business
can be transacted except that for which the Call Meeting was called.
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Section 6. Conferences and Conventions
The President shall be the official representative for the Chapter and attend as the voting
delegate or representative at the all Regional and National Conferences, Meetings, Workdays,
Retreats; and any other Jack and Jill of America, Inc. meetings that require representation. In the
year of an election, the newly elected President shall serve as the delegate. In the event the
President is unable to serve, the Vice President shall attend as the voting delegate.
The Vice President shall represent the Chapter as the alternate delegate to all Jack and Jill of
America, Inc. meeting that requires an alternate delegate. In the year of an election, the newly
serve as the alternate delegate, then the next senior officer able to attend shall serve as the
alternate delegate.
The delegate and alternate are required to present the membership with a written report at the
next Business meeting following their attendance at a Conference, Meeting, Workday, Retreat,
etc.
The Chapter shall pay the cost of registration, reasonable transportation and shared lodging for
the delegate and alternate to all Jack and Jill of America, Inc. conferences, retreats or meetings
where such representation is required. Said costs shall be paid from the funds of the operating
account.
The Chapter shall pay for the reasonable transportation and lodging for the Teen delegate and
alternate at a Teen Conference. Said costs shall be paid from the funds of the operating account.
The Chapter shall pay the cost of registration and reasonable cost for shared lodging for two (2)
Teen Sponsors to a Teen Conference. Said costs shall be paid from the funds of the operating
account. To the extent allowable by the budget, the Chapter shall pay a stipend for chaperones
as designated in the budget guidelines and presented with the annual budget.
In the event that the Teen Group determines (with the approval of the Program Director) that
additional sponsors are needed (including a sponsor in training) the funds designated for the
payments for teen conference expenses for the sponsors set forth in Article VI., F. of the bylaws
shall be divided equally among all teen sponsors designated for that program year. For example,
the bylaws provide that the cost of registration and reasonable cost for shared lodging for two (2)
Teen Sponsors will be paid for teen conference. If during a given program year, there are two (2)
Teen Sponsors and one (1) Teen Sponsor in training, the cost of registration and reasonable cost
for shared lodging that was allotted for the two (2) sponsors set forth in Article VI., F. of the bylaws
shall be divided equally among all three (3) sponsors.
Reimbursement for the expenses referred to in paragraph G above will be made to the member
within fifteen (15) days of the event provided that a properly completed voucher and receipts
have been submitted.
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ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the procedures to be followed regarding forming and
participating on committees within the Chapter.
B. POLICY
The policy of this Chapter is to ensure that all committees have representation sufficient to operate so that the
business of the Chapter is completed in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
C. PROCEDURE
1. Formation
Certain committees have a designated chairperson by virtue of the type of committee. For example, the Vice
President is the chairperson of the Membership Committee. All committees that do not fall into this category
shall the committee chairperson designated by a mother volunteering for the role. If more than one mother
wishes to be the chairperson, the committee shall vote for the chairperson by a simple majority vote. If no
volunteers are willing to assume the role, the President shall have the ability to appoint a chairperson.
2. Meetings
Committees must meet at least twice each program year.
3. Reports
Committees must keep the membership informed by preparing committee reports. The report must be
submitted to the President by the time set by the President for receiving reports in order to be placed on the
agenda. This is very important especially where action may be required from the membership. For example,
a committee needs request an expenditure outside of the committee’s budget.
4. Transition
Committee chairpersons must forward all reports and other information to the next chairperson that will be
helpful to the operation of the committee for the next program year.
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VIII. GRADE GROUPS
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for children’s programming (ages12 and under).
B. POLICY
The policy of this Chapter is to ensure that the children’s activities include a variety of simple activities that will
help them develop rapport and friendship with other children in their group. Activities should be concentrated
around the national theme and/or the national programmatic thrust(s) for the program year.
C. PROCEDURE
The Chapter Program Director shall assist age group chairs with planning appropriate activities that will meet the
needs, interests and concerns of the children.
1. Placement
A mother may make a one-time request for a child to be placed in a different Grade Group only if
extenuating circumstances exist.
Extenuating circumstances may include but not be limited to having multiple children in different grade
groups, the maturity of the child (either needs advancement or is not ready for next group), imbalanced
gender of the group (i.e. A mother’s son is the only boy in his group), etc.
Said request shall be submitted to the Program Director in writing no later than May 31st of each Program
Year. All requests shall be presented to and approved by the Executive Board.
2. Composition of Grade Groups
All Grade Groups shall nominate and vote upon Grade Group Sponsors in May of each Program Year. If any
Grade Group Sponsors are not voted upon in May, the Program Director shall appoint the Grade Group
Sponsors. The vote may be taken electronically from all of the mothers that will be assigned to a particular group
for the following Program Year. The vote can also be taken by secret paper ballot at the May Mother’s meeting.
3. Responsibility of Grade Groups Sponsors
a. With the assistance of the Grade Group Sponsors, Mothers shall plan monthly activities for the group.
When planning the activity, Mothers should select projects which are appealing to the group as a whole.
b. Mothers shall plan activities that may include other children from the community. See New Member
Handbook for liability and insurance release information. Note: This form may be updated from time to
time by the Regional or National offices. In that case, the most current version of the form must be used.
c. Mothers should ensure that the activities are age group appropriate
d. An Activity Report and Evaluation form should be completed and given to the Program Director for all
children’s programming activities no later than one (1) week before the next scheduled mother’s meeting.
Failure to do so will result in no credit being given for sponsoring the activity.
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e. The Medical Information and Liability Release Form must be completed for all children annually in
duplicate. The form(s) should be collected by the Program Director and be available at every activity in
case of an emergency. One copy shall be maintained by a Grade Group Sponsor. The other copy shall be
given to the mother(s) that is/are hosting the activity for a particular month.
f. When more than one Grade Group Sponsor exists, one sponsor shall be responsible for the record
keeping of the Group. This includes submitting the calendar to the Program Director by the September
business meeting; distributing, collecting and storing all Medical Information and Liability Release Forms
for the Group; collecting the activity reports.
The other Sponsor shall be responsible for all communications to the Group, individual sponsoring
mothers and the officers of the organization on a regular basis. This includes ensuring a hosting mother
has the Medical Information and Liability Release Forms for the day of her activity; reminding mothers to
send out a notice of a planned activity; work to ensure that an activity is actually hosted in each month;
notify the Membership Chair of any mother’s failure to host an activity; and submit activity reports to the
Program Director.
g. Children’s programming activity at the National Convention should be centered around the national
theme and/or national programmatic thrust for the year. A copy of the child(ren) Medical Information and
Liability Release Form is required.
h. Role of Teen Sponsors
i. Role of Sponsor in Training
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IX. JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA FOUNDATION, INC.
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear understanding of the goals and operation of the Foundation
Committee.
B. POLICY
The policy of this Chapter is to ensure that the Chapter is in the position of raising funds sufficient to make a
contribution to community programs and the foundation of the National organization of Jack and Jill of America.
C. PROCEDURE
1. Communication
a. All initiatives concerning Foundation & fund-raising are to be channeled through the Chair and/or a
member of the Foundation committee, prior to any formal action, communication or commitment is
made by/of/from the main Chapter and/or the Teen Group.
2. Proposals
a. Any member may submit a proposal or suggestion to the Committee for a fund-raising activity; for an
organization to support; for an initiative to undertake or for any other constructive assistance or helpful
ideas to the Committee at any time. The member may be invited to a Committee meeting to further
discuss, entertain or plan for their suggestion or proposal.
3. Grants
a. All grant applications or proposals for applications are to be channeled through the Foundation
Committee or should otherwise originate from the Committee or committee process.
4. Committee Operation
a. Committee members will be assigned and Chapter members will be requested to undertake duties
and assignments that will assist in carrying out fundraising projects and Foundation goals for the
Chapter.
b. A report will be submitted to the Executive Board for review at the meeting prior to the Mother’s
meeting where reports will be read.
c. Budget form completion
d. The Committee will begin meeting as early and as often in the program year as possible to ensure
that a timely and well planned fundraising activity is hosted by the Chapter.
5. Fundraiser Commitments
Signing up for attendance at any fundraiser will financially commit the mother to payment of any costs
associated with said commitment. For example, if a mother responds or signs up for 2 tickets, she will
be required to pay for two (2) tickets regardless if she attends the event or not.
6. Advertising (ad) Purchases
a. Ads will be purchased as a result of a request made by a chapter member(s) or by 501C3
organizations.
b. Each request will be voted on by the membership.
c. All ads purchased will be for no more than a one -half page provided that funds are available.
d. The chapter member requesting the ad will be responsible for creating the ad and submitting it to the
President for approval.
e. Ads will be paid for from the Foundation Account.
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X. BYLAWS, POLICY, PROCEDURE AND CODE OF ETHICS
A.PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the orderly conduct of the business of the Chapter.
B. POLICY
The policy of this Chapter is to ensure that Chapter business in conducted in a manner which is in accordance
with the bylaws of the Chapter, Regional, National office, Code of Conduct and Robert’s Rules of Order.
C. PROCEDURE
1. Reviewing Chapter Bylaws, Policies and Procedures
a. The Chapter Bylaws, Policies and Procedures are required to be reviewed annually by the Bylaws
Committee to ensure that the Chapter’s Bylaws, Policies and Procedures are consistent with the
standards set by the governing documents and are meeting the current needs of the Chapter.
2. Amendments
a. Chair of the Bylaws Committee (Parliamentarian) will state that the Bylaws Committee recommends
that all proposed amendments be accepted by the body.
b. Each proposed bylaw amendment will be read and voted upon separately. NOTE: In the case where
certain changes to the bylaws are deemed mandatory by the National or Regional offices, it will be so
indicated in any Proposed Revisions document prepared. These items will not require a vote and shall
be incorporated into the Chapter’s bylaws.
c. A member must move for acceptance of the amendment. Any member may make the motion. (The
motion does not require a second since it was recommended by a committee of greater than one (1)
person).
d. The Presiding Officer (President) will state, “There is a motion to accept the proposed change to Article
as read”. OR “There is a motion to add/delete provision _____ as read”. “Is there any discussion?”
e. Discussion for each proposed amendment shall be limited to three (3) minutes.
f. A member must be recognized by the Presiding Officer in order to speak. Any member wanting to
speak to a proposed change may do so only once for each motion unless everyone else who wants to
speak has had the opportunity to speak.
g. After no more than three (3) minutes of discussion, the Presiding Officer shall call for the vote.
3. Frequency of Amendments
a. The bylaws cannot be amended more than once a Program Year unless changes are required by the
National office. The procedure for submitting a Change to the bylaws is a follows:
i. A member wanting to request a change in the bylaws must complete and submit the form to the
Parliamentarian. (See Appendix for form)
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XI. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
D. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Chapter in all cases to
which they are applicable and in which they are not in conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Chapter, the
Regional, or National Organization.
E. The Parliamentarian should provide training to the Teen Group Parliamentarian at the beginning of the program
year.
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XIII. ASSOCIATES
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XIV. VOUCHERS
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XV. COURTESIES
A. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide paragraphs describe the type and circumstances upon which courtesies
must be extended by the Chapter.
B. Policy The policy of this Chapter is to ensure that the members are treated with love, respect and honor for
certain life events.
C. Procedure
1. Illness
a. For confinement to a hospital of three days or more due to illness or surgery, flowers or plants will be
sent to Jack and Jill mothers.
b. For confinement at home, due to illness, for a week or more, Mothers will receive a card.
c. For long-term illness, meals and other courtesies may be provided at the discretion of the membership.
2. Weddings & Births
a. As a wedding gift, Mothers will receive a $50 gift certificate/card.
b. Babies born to Jack and Jill Mothers will receive a $50 gift certificate/card.
c. An informal baby shower may be provided as well.
3. Birthdays
a. Jack and Jill Mothers having a birthday will be recognized during the monthly meetings.
4. Retirements
a. Retiring Jack and Jill Mothers will receive a gift of flowers/plant.
5. Deaths
a. Flowers or a plant will be sent upon the death of a Mother's:
1.spouse
2. mother
3. father
4. sister
5. brother
6. mother/father in-laws
b. Upon the death of a Jack and Jill Mother, spouse, or child, flowers will be sent or a donation in their honor
in lieu of flowers will be made to the organization of the family's choice. In addition, the appropriate
ceremony per the J&J Manual will be conducted by the Chapter.
3. Unless otherwise budgeted, plant and flowers gifts will be no more than $50.
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Section 3: National Recognition Days
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Carole Robertson Memorial Day
September 26, 2020
Each September, Jack and Jill Chapters across the country celebrate the
legacy of Carole Rosamond Robertson, who was a member of the
Birmingham Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. Carole
Rosemond Robertson was one of the four little girls killed in the
Birmingham, Alabama bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church on
Sunday, September 15, 1963. Carole was 14 years old at the time of
her death, as were Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley; Carol Denise
McNair was only 11. Twenty others were injured in the bombing. The
church was a center for civil rights meetings, and just a few days earlier,
courts had ordered the desegregation of Birmingham’s schools. The
16th Street Baptist Church bombing marked a turning point in the Civil
Rights Movement in the United States and led the charge for the
passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.
Carole Robertson was born April 24th, 1949. She was the third child of
Alpha and Alvin Robertson. Her sister was Dianne, and her brother was
Alvin. Her father was a band masterat the local elementary school. Her
mother was a librarian, avid reader, dancer, and clarinet player. Carole,
like her mother, enjoyed reading. She excelled at school and was a
straight-A student, a member of the marching band, science club, and
she was also a Girl Scout.
Carole Robertson Day Activity:
In honor of celebrating the legacy of Carole Robertson, on Saturday,
September 26, 2020 the Greater Fort Lauderdale (GFTL) Chapter paid tribute
to Carole and the other three girls killed that fateful day of Sept. 15, 1963.
Five of GFTL’s Rising Star Jills used their voices to spotlight the POWER TO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MISSION ON PURPOSE by having the
honorable pleasure of interviewing Ms. Dianne Robertson Braddock, Carole’s
older sister. During the pre- recorded interview, Mrs. Braddock discussed Carole’s
Robertson’s interest, the events leading to the church bombing, how our Jack &
Jills can use their platform to ignite change and more. This thought-provoking
interview brought home for our Jack and Jills the infamous 16th Street Baptist
Church bombing that claimed the lives of Carole, Addie May Collins, Denise
McNair and Cynthia Wesley.
After the debut of the interview, to the chilling sounds of Glory by John Legend
and Common, each grade group released balloons into the sky as a celebration
of the life’s, whom are affectionally known as “ The Four Little Girls”.
The tribute was part of the chapter’s Drive- In themed Jack and Jill Day, held at the
Central Campus of Broward Community College.
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Jack & Jill Day
September 26, 2020
Jack and Jill Day began in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright, our first National President. The
concept was that this day would be our family round-up time. Chapters are required to have a family activity
in September that brings all the membership together after the summer break. It is a time to also invite
families that are interested in joining the organization. It focuses on the programmatic thrusts of social and
recreational. However, many chapters have incorporated cultural/heritage as part of the day. The focus is to
promote the membership growth of the organization at an event that promotes what the organization is all
about.
Chapter Activity: Jack & Jill Day Drive-In
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter hosted an old school, socially distanced
Drive-In for Jack & Jill Day on September 26, 2020, at Broward Community
College in Davie, Fla. The chapter had nearly 200 Jacks, Jills, Moms, PopStars, and
Associates in attendance. The theme for the evening was celebrating being
Young, Gifted & Black. Upon entering the grounds of the campus, sounds of
Black Anthems, such as James Browns’ “I’m Black & I’m Proud" and DaBaby’s
“Rockstar", could be heard through the speakers. Members wore Black
Empowerment attire and celebrated Black Excellence by viewing the film - Black
Panther! Before the viewing of the film, previously recorded videos of each GFTL
grade group aired, charging members to vote and to appreciate the past
struggles, recognize the present challenges and celebrate the future victories of
the Black lives who should ALWAYS matter. Each guest received a taco meal kit,
a beverage, and a snack box filled to the brim with goodies. It was a magically
“melanated” affair.
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Founders' Day Celebration
January 31, 2021
In 1938, when Marion Stubbs Thomas invited 20 women friends to a meeting in her
Philadelphia home, she didn’t realize the potential impact of her action. Thomas, a concert
pianist and mother, envisioned a social club that would connect her children with others from
local Black families. She hoped to rally the visiting mothers to help provide cultural
opportunities that the Great Depression and Jim Crow laws denied most young African
Americans. The following statement was taken from an article by Mrs. Marion Stubbs Thomas
(National Founder), which appeared in the first issue of the official publication undefined Up
The Hill Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. She tells in simple and beautiful language of the
start and rapid growth of Jack and Jill. She also expressed the ideas that Jack and Jill has
followed since its initiation.
“It is with deep and, I hope pardonable pride that I look back over the first
ten years in the life of Jack and Jill. When the first little group of us
organized in January 1939 in Philadelphia, we were seeking to stimulate a
social and cultural relationship between our children. When I contacted
the mothers and suggested a meeting to discuss plans for our new club,
they were all enthusiastic and responded in a manner which was heart-
warming. Little did we dream at the time that this idea, which was so
important and inspiring to us, would grow to such proportions. As new
members were welcomed, and then new chapters formed, the aims and
ideals of Jack and Jill were strengthened, always with our children as the
focal point. To us as mothers it has become a means of furthering an
inherent and natural desire – the desire to bestow upon our children all
the opportunities possible for a normal and graceful approach to a
beautiful adulthood. It is intensely satisfying to predict a nationwide group
of mothers and children bound together by similar interests and ideals. As
we grow in numbers and achievements, may we always keep before us the
lofty principle upon which Jack and Jill of America was founded.” The
objective is to celebrate the rich history of our great organization and
founder, Marion Stubbs Thomas, and to re-dedicate ourselves to our
national goals and mission.
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Founders' Day Celebration
January 31, 2021
Chapter Activity: Founders Day High Tea
As we celebrate 83 years of commitment to African American families and communities, the
Greater Ft. Lauderdale chapter will honor our Founders on January 31, 2021 with a High Tea, at
the Diplomat Hotel, in Hollywood Florida. The theme for the afternoon – Hats Off to Giving:
Transforming African American Communities. During this celebration, we will present a video
tribute by the GFTL children, as well as video testimony from the children of our associates,
those Greater Fort Lauderdale graduates who are now stellar members of our community.
Additionally, GFTL Mothers will commemorate our legacies with a beautiful candle-lighting
ceremony led by the chapter Historian, in honor of the founding mothers. A reading of the Jack
and Jill national history and prayer led by our chaplain will be followed by a surprise keynote
address from a special Jack and Jill mom! Additionally, entertainment will be provided by the
Soulful saxophone player, John Sax. As a keepsake, each attendee will receive a customized Jack
and Jill of America, Inc. candle for the candle lighting ceremony to keep as memorabilia.
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Black Family Day
May 15, 2021
Held in May, National Black Family Day came about in May of 1987 when The Honorable
William Gray III, Congressman from Pennsylvania, spoke with conviction when he entered a
tribute to Jack and Jill of America into the Congressional Record on May 5, 1987 as the
organization embarked upon a Black Family Day of Celebration. This is a chapter-wide activity
designed to promote the solidarity of the family, reach out to the community at large to
support, and strengthen black families.
Chapter Activity: Celebration Noir– A Jack &
Jill Carnival Experience
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, the Greater Fort
Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill will host a
Caribbean style Carnival titled: Celebration Noir.
The event will be hosted on the beautiful grounds
of Markham Park. To bring this Celebration to life,
the Carnival will showcase the African Diaspora
throughout the Caribbean and will feature a live
Junkanoo band, steel drums, cultural
performances, and vendors providing Caribbean
centric food. Each family will decorate their own
space, representing one of the many Afro
Caribbean countries from around the world.
Because we Have The Power to to Make a
Difference. On Mission. On Purpose. The
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will also collect
clothing, books, and toiletries to donate to God’s
Littlest Angels Orphanage in Fort Jacques, Haiti.
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Groups and Teens
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Grade Group and Chapter Activity Calendar
Twinkling Stars / (Grades PK - K)
Activity: Souls to the Polls Activity Description
Date/Time: 8/9/2020 / 12 p.m. On Aug 9, 2020, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will use their Power to Make a Difference by
Location/Fee participating in the Souls to the Polls primary parade and rally. GFTL members will gather at Mount
Mount Hermon A.M.E./ Free Hermon A.M.E Church and decorate their cars with messages that promote voting. The parade will begin
Thrust(s): promptly at noon with the destination being the African American Research Library. While there, our
Civic, Educational, Cultural, Jacks and Jill will be On Mission. On Purpose, by encouraging unregistered voters to exercise their civic
Social responsibility to not only register, but to VOTE!
Host Mom(s): Legislative Committee
Activity: Jack and Jill Day Drive-In Activity Description
Date/Time: September 26, 2020/ 6pm Get ready to ride out and celebrate Jack and Jill Day as only GFTL Mommas can! As we begin our
Location/Fee Broward College/ Free programming year, it is fitting to recognize the legacy of Carole Robertson, a Jill, whose untimely death
Thrust(s): Cultural, Educational, Health, ignited the Civil Rights movement. In honor of her legacy and to celebrate Jack & Jill Day, the GFTL
Civic, Social chapter will host an old school, socially distanced Drive - In, Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 6 - 10
Host Mom(s): pm. at Broward Community College. Five of the chapter's middle school Jills will demonstrate that they
Programming Committee PD will be On Mission. On Purpose, by interviewing Dianne Robertson Braddock, Carole's older sister.
Anji Wilson & APD Kelli Members and their families are requested to wear Black empowerment paraphernalia. The theme for
the evening is: Young, Gifted & Black. Each grade group will submit a video to be played during the pre-
show; with a charge to vote. There will also be a special presentation by the health committee. Black
Panther will be the film of choice. Food and snack boxes will be provided, and a special balloon release is
planned to commemorate our fallen Jill, Carole Robertson.
Activity: NAMI Walk Activity Description
Date/Time: 10/10/2020 @ 11 am Once again Jack and Jill of Greater Fort Lauderdale is proud to be a sponsor of the NAMI Broward
NAMIWalks event, but this year it is going virtual. They are calling it “NAMIWalks Your Way” where on
Location/Fee Virtual/ Free the day of the virtual event, or before, you get to do whatever activity you or your team decides. The
Thrust(s): GFTL Chapter of Jack and Jill will demonstrate their Power to Make a Difference as they walk, dance, or
Health, Educational, Civic, ride their bikes to advance the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, especially as it affects African
Social, Community service Americans. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) provides support to patients and families to
find the resources needed to get the help we all deserve. The GFTL Health Committee is coordinating a
Host Mom(s): Health Committee little fitness challenge as our event. Each family will be asked to perform at least 15 minutes of physical
activity together. Families should record a 30 second video engaging in their activity of choice. The goal
is to create a 4-minute video of our chapter members physical activity. The video will be shown at the
NAMIWalks virtual event on Saturday, October 10th at 9am, as well as our own Jack and Jill Day on
Saturday, September 26th at 6pm.
Activity: May the Best Toy Win! Activity Description
Date/Time: October 24, 2020/ 1:00pm On October 24, 2020 at 1 pm, the Twinkling Stars will have a virtual election for the best toy companion.
Location/Fee: Our Jacks and Jills will get an early exposure to the election process, including the process to to run for
Thrust(s):
ZOOM/Free office and canvassing the neighborhood (family members) about qualities they look for in a toy
Host Mom(s):
Civic Legislative, Educational, companion. Each Jack and Jill will use the art of persuasion to promote their candidate by answering
Social, Cultural questions about their candidate’s qualifications. They will then use their decision making skills to
Romona Carr, Candace Peralta, determine who should win their vote for best toy companion.
Rozalyn Paschal-Thomas
Activity: We've Got Chemistry Activity Description
Date/Time: November 14, 2020/ 1pm On November 14, 2020 at 1 pm, the Twinkling Stars will explore the world of science by completing fun
and STEAM focused experiments. Our budding scientist will participate in an interactive virtual program,
Location/Fee: ZOOM/$10.00 designed to teach basic science, technology, engineering, and math skills . With the help of a local black
Thrust(s): scientist, our Jacks & Jills will learn the 7 steps of the scientific method and will put their “home" science
STEAM, Educational, labs to use by completing the following experiments: turn milk into plastic, design and build a homemade
Cultural,Social lava lamp and construct a pair of model lungs. Because our Jacks and Jills will be On Mission. On Purpose.
They will also learn about various contributions from African-American scientists that continue to make
Host Mom(s): Romona Carr an impact on the world today!
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Activity: We Are All Rainbows Activity Description
Date/Time: December 12, 2020/ 1:00pm On December 12, 2021 at 1 pm, the Twinkling Stars will meet virtually to learn about why all of our
Location/Fee: differences make us special. Our Twinkling Stars will read the book “Mixed” by Arree Chung and “Black is
Thrust(s):
ZOOM/ $30.00 a Rainbow Color” by Angela Joy, both authors of color. These books will help our stars learn about
Host Mom(s):
Educational, Cultural, STEAM, inclusivity and that diversity makes the world a better place. They will learn to appreciate the color of
Social their skin and that people of all different colors, and races are special. Then they will use their creativity
to create a kaleidoscope, where mirror reflections of rainbow colored paper will create ever changing
Rozalyn Paschal-Thomas patterns, illustrating how beautiful creations are made when all the colors come together.
Activity: Snap, Crackle and POPin' Activity Description
Holiday Production!
Snap, Crackle & POPin’ Holiday Production! The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter’s Programming
Date/Time: 12/19/2020 @ 5pm Committee presents: A Snap, Crackle and POPin Production: Countdown to the 12 Days of Christmas on
Sunday, December 19, 2020. An in-person person party with a virtual backup agenda are planned to
Location/Fee: Fort Lauderdale Executive ensure this holiday season is marked with celebration and safety. The membership will be engaged with
Airport/$45 an exciting program full of family fun, age group activities, entertainment, gifts, giving, laughs and crafts.
There will also be a special surprise for all families to enjoy. Our program will showcase our talented
Thrust(s): Social/Recreational, children and focus on gratitude, the true reason for the season. Whether in person or virtual there will
Community Service be plenty of engaging Chapter social activities and an abundance of holiday cheer. The Chapter will have
the opportunity to participate in a virtual ‘countdown’ to our POPin’ party with opportunities to
Host Mom(s): Programming Committee showcase our Greater Fort Lauderdale spirit with daily fun and engaging activities as we look forward to
Mom Alison Geter& Mom the Christmas program. Get ready to Snap, Crackle and Pop with us for our 2020 Holiday presentation.
Sebrina Burke We Can Do More by filling Holiday Stockings of Love with toiletries for donation to a local shelter.
Activity: MLK Day of Service Activity Description
Date/Time: 1/18/2021 @ 9 am The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL
Location/Fee: CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. in our beautiful community by expanding our partnership with
Thrust(s): Feeding South FL Feeding South Florida. Our chapter will volunteer to sort and package food on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Educational, Community Due to the pressing need to help our local families, the chapter will also host a virtual fundraiser during
Host Mom(s): Service, Recreation/Social our day of service. Our goal will be to raise $1,000 for Feeding South Florida. We want our service and
dollars to make a difference in our local community.
Foundation Committee
Activity: Virtual "Real"': Activity Description
Voyage to the Gambia
On January 16, 2021 at 1 pm, the Twinkling Stars will use the power of technology to travel to Africa. The
Date/Time: January 16, 2021/1:00 pm “Virtual Reality: Voyage to The Gambia” is an all virtual activity that the Twinkling Stars will engage in by
wearing virtual reality goggles and “traveling” to the beautiful Gambia set in West Africa. This voyage will
Location/Fee: ZOOM/ $40.00 start with a special home delivery will all their travel needs. Once all the “travelers” are ready to set
voyage, the virtual reality goggles with transform them over the Atlantic Ocean and land in the Gambia!
Thrust(s): Educational, Cultural, Social, There, they will meet their tour guide, who will guide them through marketplaces, homes, the
Health countryside to name a few. This experience is designed to create an appreciation of different cultures and
see another area of the world that they would otherwise not be able to do without this technology. While
Host Mom(s): Mom Candice Perlata on this trip, they will be supplied with a travel(activity) kit, to use to document their experience. The
travel kit will also enhance this experience by learning about different areas of the world, the people and
animals who live there, and a rich culture.
Activity: Go, Grow, Gardening with the Activity Description
Twinkling Stars
Date/Time: February 6, 2021/ 1:00pm On February 6, 2021 at 1 pm, the Twinkling Stars will meet virtually to explore the world of gardening.
Location/Fee: ZOOM / $25.00 Twinkling Stars will learn about how fruits and vegetables are grown and how they are apart of a healthy
Thrust(s): STEAM, Health, Education, lifestyle. They will also learn about the scientist George Washington Carver and the impact he had on the
Cultural agricultural industry. They will then go on a fun scavenger hunt looking for different types of plants,
Host Mom(s): leaves, flowers and even some of the insects that call these plants their homes. They will plant their own
Rozalyn Paschal-Thomas seeds of fruits and vegetable and spend the next few weeks watering and caring for their plants. In a few
months, they will harvest their crops.
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Activity: Chopped Twinkling Style Activity Description
Date/Time: March 6, 2021/ 1:00 pm On March 6, 2021 at 1 pm, the Twinkling Stars will meet virtually to hone their cooking skills. Under the
guidance of a personal Chef Stephen, they will learn about kitchen safety and cleanliness when preparing
Location/Fee: ZOOM / $20.00 food. They will also be provided a budget to spend at the supermarket. Each Mom will help their child
Thrust(s): keep track of the price of each item. The Jacks and Jills will indicate if they stayed under budget before
Financial Literacy, Health, starting the cooking session. Our Jacks and Jills will have an opportunity to make healthy snacks and
Social, Civic learn the importance of making healthy choices in this fun activity. Additionally, the Twinkling stars will
use The Power to Make a Difference On Mission. On Purpose by role playing and engaging in a
Host Mom(s): Romona Carr discussion about putting themselves in the shoes of families that are less fortunate. The following
questions will be asked:What does a family do when they go grocery shopping but don't have enough
money to purchase everything they need? With a very small budget to work with they shop carefully
trying to stretch every dollar, asking: Do we spend more money and purchase more nutritious/healthy
food? Do we spend less money and get more food, but at much less quality and typically unhealthy
items?How much can we get for the amount of money we have? What meals might my family have to
skip this week, since we don't have enough money? Because we can do more, the twinkling stars will
collect and donate canned items to Tee's Food Pantry, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Activity: Oratorical Competition Activity Description
Date/Time: 3/7/2021 @ 3 PM Community Activity: Oratorical Workshop & Competition. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack
and Jill of America, Inc. will host an annual FREE Oratorical Skills Training Workshop for youth ages 10 to
Location/Fee: Lauderhill City Hall/Free 19 years old. During this community event on Saturday, February 6, 2021 via a virtual platform, the
Thrust(s): youth will learn about the historical impact of how oration has moved our culture and community
Community Service, through changing times for freedom, justice, equality, and empowerment. With this enlightenment, our
Educational, youth will be empowered and gain confidence to lift their voice. Through the oratorical workshop
Social/Recreational, Civic, module, the youth will be able to interact with and gain insight from local media and public speaking
Leadership professionals on how to develop and sharpen their speaking skills in order to showcase theirPower to
Make a Difference and continue to help our community.
Host Mom(s): Oratorical Committee
Activity: Southeastern Children's Cluster Activity Description
Date/Time: March / April 2021 This all-day affair is an extraordinary opportunity for our young Jacks and Jills to learn and demonstrate
Location/Fee: Virtual/ Free that they can be On Mission. On Purpose. The eligible Greater Fort Lauderdale children from Twinkling,
Shining and Blazing will attend to learn more about how they can use their Power to Make a Difference.
Thrust(s): ALL
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Activity: Tennis with the Stars Activity Description
Date/Time: April 17, 2021/ 1 pm On April 17, 2021 at 1 pm the Twinkling Stars will have fun in the sun learning about tennis at the
Location/Fee: Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center at 1pm. This will be a joint activity with the Shining Stars to learn and
Thrust(s):
Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center experience the game of tennis! This activity will be instructor-based and broadcast virtually from the
Host Mom(s):
Pembroke Pines, FL / $35 - $45 Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center. The instructor will provide tennis instruction, that the children participate
Recreational, Community in an open space with a tennis racquet and ball. After the instruction, the Stars will participate in an
Service educational activity to learn more about the history of tennis and notable African Americans who have
impacted the game. We will feature a notable tennis star to speak with the children about goal setting,
commitment, and their experience in the game of tennis. Each child will bring one can of tennis balls to
Candace Peralta donate to a local youth tennis program that serves African American children. Providing them with theses
supplies will allow other children to continue to learn the sport of tennis.
Activity: Celebration Noir- Activity Description
A Black Family Day Carnival Experience
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill will host a Caribbean
Date/Time: May 15, 2021 @ 1 p.m. style Carnival titled: Celebration Noir. The event will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of Heritage Park.
To bring this Celebration to life, the Carnival will showcase the African Diaspora throughout the
Location/Fee: Heritage Park /$45 Caribbean and will feature a live Junkanoo band, steel drums, cultural performances, and vendors
Thrust(s): providing Caribbean centric food. Each family will decorate their own space, representing one of the
Cultural, Educational, many Afro Caribbean countries from around the world. Because we have The Power to Make a
Social,Health Difference. On Mission. On Purpose. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will also collect clothing,
books, and toiletries to donate to God’s Littlest Angels Orphanage in Fort Jacques, Haiti.
Host Mom(s): Programming Committee
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Activity: Souls to the Polls Jack & Jill of America
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter
Date/Time: 8/9/2020, 12 PM Grade Group and Chapter Activity Calendar
Location/Fee Mount Hermon A.M.E./ Free Shining Stars / (Grades 1 - 3)
Thrust(s):
Legislative, Cultural , Activity Description
Educational,Social
On Aug 9, 2020, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will use their Power to Make a Difference
by participating in the Souls to the Polls primary parade and rally. GFTL members will gather at
Mount Hermon A.M.E Church and decorate their cars with messages that promote voting. The
parade will begin promptly at noon with the destination being the African American Research
Library. While there, our Jacks and Jill will be On Mission. On Purpose, by encouraging
unregistered voters to exercise their civic responsibility to not only register, but to VOTE!
Chapter Activity Legislative Committee
Activity: Jack & Jill Day Drive-In: POWER Forward Activity Description
Date/Time: 9/26/2020 @ 6 pm Get ready to ride out and celebrate Jack and Jill Day as only GFTL Mommas can! As we begin our
Location/Fee programming year, it is fitting to recognize the legacy of Carole Robertson, a Jill, whose untimely
Thrust(s): Broward Community College/$0 death ignited the Civil Rights movement. In honor of her legacy and to celebrate Jack & Jill Day,
Civic,Health, Social, Legislative, the GFTL chapter will host an old school, socially distanced Drive - In, Saturday, September 26,
Cultural,Educational 2020 from 6 - 10 pm. at Broward Community College. Five of the chapter's middle school Jills will
demonstrate that they will be On Mission. On Purpose, by interviewing Dianne Robertson
Chapter Activity: Programming Committee Braddock, Carole's older sister. Members and their families are requested to wear Black
empowerment paraphernalia. The theme for the evening is: Young, Gifted & Black. Each grade
group will submit a video to be played during the pre- show; with a charge to vote. There will also
be a special presentation by the health committee. Black Panther will be the film of choice.
Food and snack boxes will be provided, and a special balloon release is planned to commemorate
our fallen Jill, Carole Robertson.
Date/Time: Activity: NAMI Walk Activity Description
Location/Fee:
Thrust(s): 10-Oct-20 @11 a.m Once again Jack and Jill of Greater Fort Lauderdale is proud to be a sponsor of the NAMI Broward
NAMIWalks event, but this year it is going virtual. They are calling it “NAMIWalks Your Way”
Virtual /Free where on the day of the virtual event, or before, you get to do whatever activity you or your team
Health, Educational, decides. The GFTL Chapter of Jack and Jill will demonstrate their Power to Make a Difference as
Civic/Community Service they walk, dance, or ride their bikes to advance the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness,
especially as it affects African Americans. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) provides
Host Mom(s): Health Committee support to patients and families to find the resources needed to get the help we all deserve. The
GFTL Health Committee is coordinating a little fitness challenge as our event. Each family will be
asked to perform at least 15 minutes of physical activity together. Families should record a 30
second video engaging in their activity of choice. The goal is to create a 4-minute video of our
chapter members physical activity. The video will be shown at the NAMIWalks virtual event on
Saturday, October 10th at 9am, as well as our own Jack and Jill Day on Saturday, September 26th
at 6pm.
Activity: My Vote Matters Activity Description
Date/Time: 24-Oct-20 / 12 pm-2:30 pm The Shining and Blazing Stars will participate in a joint grade group activity that will showcase
Location/Fee Virtual $ 25 their Power to Make a Difference On Mission. On Purpose. The virtual grade group Voting
Thrust(s): Cultural Heritage, Educational, activity, will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12-2:30 pm. Our Jacks and Jills will learn
Social and Legislative/Civic about Kamala Harris, the first African American woman to receive the Vice-Presidential
Host Mom(s): nomination from the Democratic Party. Additionally, they will perform a short "Hamilton"
Mom Brithney Moffett Mom inspired sing along highlighting her life. Circuit Court Group 16 candidate, George Odom, will
Yvette DuBose Mom Anji Reese partake in a Q&A with our Shining and Blazing Stars. Topics on the agenda to discuss are, but not
limited to: the importance of local and federal representation and how it impacts minorities, the
judicial system and how it works, what are reforms and what reforms does Candidate Odom
support to increase access to justice for all. He will also read aloud excerpts from the book
“Kamala Harris; Rooted In Justice”. Prior to the close of the activity, the children will hold a mock
election featuring the Presidential election ticket: Trump/Pence versus Biden/Harris ticket. A
runoff will also be held for the Circuit Court Judicial race. As a parting gift, each Jack and Jill will
receive a customized "When JJ Votes" pin and the books ,"Kamala Harris: Rooted In Justice" and “
Superheroes Are Everywhere”, written by the Vice Presidential Candidate herself, Kamala Harris.
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Activity: Our Shining Stars Wonderful Brain Activity Description
Date/Time: 15-Nov-20 / 2pm-4pm The Shining Stars will use The Power to Make a Difference On Mission. On Purpose learning
about their Wonderful Brain through a Medical School Virtual Camp hosted by Little Medical
Location/Fee: Virtual / $25.00 School (Dallas/Fort Worth) providing Health Education and exposure to the area of STE{A}M on
Saturday, November 15, 2020 at 2pm-4pm. Per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), although
Thrust(s): Educational, Health, STE(A)M the brain continues to develop and change into adulthood, the first 8 years can build a foundation
for future learning, health and life success. In addition to learning how fascinating the brain
Host Mom(s): Mom Cheryl Locke works; a spark will be lit to inspire our Shining Stars to consider a career in the medical
profession. Two African American physicians will be invited to share their experiences and path
to becoming a doctor. The Shining Stars will also send notes of encouragement to identified
pediatric patients at a local children's hospital after the completion of the virtual camp.
Activity: Pathfinders Shine Bright Activity Description
Date/Time: 12/5/2020 @ 11 a.m. Our Shining Stars will display their Power to Make a Difference for All Children On Mission. On
Location/Fee:
Thrust(s): Purpose. through exploring the art of candle making on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 11am-
Virtual or Get Lit Pembroke Pines / 1pm. It is an opportunity for our Shining Stars to create a product of their own. In this private
Host Mom(s): $35.00
class our children will learn special melting and pouring techniques for soy wax, along with
Educational, STE(A)M, Leadership fragrance blending, problem solving and safety. They will also use this time to tap into their inner
Development
entrepreneur by pitching their product and telling their fellow Jacks & Jills why their product is
special. Our Jacks & Jills will also learn about the significance of displaying a candle in the window
Mom Kelli Gay for runaway slaves who were seeking temporary refuge on their flight from the South.
Activity: Snap,Crackle and POPin' Holiday Production Activity Description
Date/Time: 19-Dec-20 @ 5p.m. Snap, Crackle & POPin’ Holiday Production! The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter’s
Location/Fee: Fort Lauderdale Executive/$45 Programming Committee presents: A Snap, Crackle and POPin Production: Countdown to the 12
Thrust(s): Social/Recreational, Community Days of Christmas on Sunday, December 19, 2020. An in-person person party with a virtual
Service backup agenda are planned to ensure this holiday season is marked with celebration and safety.
Host Mom(s): The membership will be engaged with an exciting program full of family fun, age group activities,
Program Committee entertainment, gifts, giving, laughs and crafts. There will also be a special surprise for all families
to enjoy. Our program will showcase our talented children and focus on gratitude, the true
reason for the season. Whether in person or virtual there will be plenty of engaging Chapter
social activities and an abundance of holiday cheer. The Chapter will have the opportunity to
participate in a virtual ‘countdown’ to our POPin’ party with opportunities to showcase our
Greater Fort Lauderdale spirit with daily fun and engaging activities as we look forward to the
Christmas program. Get ready to Snap, Crackle and Pop with us for our 2020 Holiday
presentation. Members and their families will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. We Can Do More by filling Holiday
Stockings of Love with toiletries for donation to a local shelter.
Activity: The Stock Market Made Simple Activity Description
Date/Time: 9-Jan-21 / 11am-1pm The Shining Stars will learn tools to save, invest, donate, earn and spend on Saturday, January 9,
2021 from 11am-1pm with instruction led by Jackie Marshall, CEO of STUFF&STOCK®. Our
Location/Fee: Virtual / $20.00 financial savvy Shining Stars will also gain an introduction to stocks and The Market through a
Thrust(s): reality-based approach that shows the connection between an item they like and becoming a
Financial Literacy, Educational, stock owner in that company. Our Shining Stars will also select a stock and track it for a week and
Community Service share the results with each other. A highlight of African Americans who broke barriers on Wall
Street will also be discussed. Our Shining Stars Can Do More by each donating $5.00 to
Host Mom(s): Mom Zakkiyyah White AllS.I.D.E.S.of Financial Literacy (5013C) to sponsor other children in their age group to attend a
financial literacy course.
Activity: MLK Day of Service Activity Description
Date/Time: 18-Jan-21 @9 a.m. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. in our beautiful community by expanding our
Location/Fee: Virtual / Free partnership with Feeding South Florida. Our chapter will volunteer to sort and package food on
Thrust(s): Monday, January 18, 2021. Due to the pressing need to help our local families, the chapter will
Educational, Community Service, also host a virtual fundraiser during our day of service. Our goal will be to raise $1,000 for Feeding
Recreation/Social South Florida. We want our service and dollars to make a difference in our local community.
Host Mom(s): Foundation Committee
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Activity: Oratorical Workshop Activity Description
Date/Time: 6-Feb-21 @ 11.a.m. On Saturday, February 6, 2021, the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter will host our Annual
Community Activity, The Oratorical Workshop at 11am via a virtual platform. The purpose of the
Location/Fee: Virtual/Free Oratorical Workshop is to inspire and encourage youth to embrace and value to the art of public
Thrust(s): speaking. This will help to prepare those youth who would like to compete in our Annual Spring
Educational, Community Service, Oratorical Competition. Our expert public speaking presenters and trainers will include media
Social, Civic, Leadership celebrities, toastmaster experts, high level business leaders, professors of English and
Communication, and speaking/acting coaches. Participants will learn the basics of
Host Mom(s): Oratorical Committee communication and public speaking as well as having an opportunity to put those skills to work
while receiving direct feedback from the masters. Through the oratorical workshop module, the
youth will be able to interact with and gain insight from media and public speaking professionals
on how to develop and sharpen their speaking skills in order to showcase The Power to Use Our
Voice to Make a Difference! The youth participants will develop a 2-minute speech and share
their presentation to receive feedback from the experts to prepare them for the oratorical
competition held the following month.
Activity: Knowing Our Past, to Make a Better Future Activity Description
Date/Time: 20-Feb-21 / 12:45pm Our Shining Stars will learn about the Civil Rights movement on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at
Location/Fee: Virtual or Local Library / $35.00 12:45pm through the book “Child of the Civil Rights Movement” by Paula Young Shelton. In light
Thrust(s): Cultural Heritage, Educational, of our current times with protests demanding justice and equality, this book would allow our
Leadership, STE(A)M stars to understand the history behind today’s movement. Prior to the group activity, our Shining
Host Mom(s): Stars will select a pioneer, trailblazer or leader of their choice to transform into. Our Shining Stars
Mom Ebony Whisenant Mom will dress up as their person of interest and explain why the selected person made an impact
Rozalyn Paschal-Thomas Mom within the African American culture. This concept will allow our stars to showcase their creativity
Nichole Robinson and oratorical attributes. During the second half of the group activity, our Shining Stars will
participate in an exclusive online course geared towards how children and young people played a
role in the civil rights movement. Also, they will learn how young people made a difference by
activating their courage, being aware of their beliefs, and exhibiting determination. Our Jacks and
Jills will experience a virtual journey through the lives of Linda Brown, Ruby Bridges, and Audrey
Hendricks. By attending this program activity, our Shining Stars will gain clarity of “Knowing Our
Past”, which will educate and empower them to have a “Better Future”.
Activity: Oratorical Competition Activity Description
Date/Time: 7-Mar-21 @3pm The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host an annual FREE
Oratorical Skills Training Workshop for youth ages 10 to 19 years old. During this community
Location/Fee: Lauderhill City Hall/Free event on Saturday, February 6, 2021 via a virtual platform, the youth will learn about the
Thrust(s): historical impact of how oration has moved our culture and community through changing times
Community Service, Educational, for freedom, justice, equality, and empowerment. With this enlightenment, our youth will be
Social/Recreational, Civic, empowered and gain confidence to lift their voice. Through the oratorical workshop module, the
Leadership youth will be able to interact with and gain insight from local media and public speaking
professionals on how to develop and sharpen their speaking skills in order to showcase their
Chapter Activity: Oratorical Committee Power to Make a Difference and continue to help our community.
Activity: Pets Help the Heart Heal Activity Description
Date/Time: 27-Mar-21 / 1pm-3pm Our children will learn from African-American Broward based veterinarian, Dr. Stephanie Jones,
Location/Fee: Virtual or Animal Hospital of Fort regarding how to care for animals and how they impact our mental health at Animal Hospital of
Thrust(s): Lauderdale, Oakland Park, FL $0 Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 1pm-3pm. They will participate in an interactive
Health, Cultural Heritage, hospital tour and live demonstrations. Dr. Jones is a co-owner of the hospital. Her specialty is in
Host Mom(s): Educational, Leadership, STE(A)M, surgery, especially soft tissue and reproductive. Dr. Jones will talk to our kids about running a
Community Service hospital and a non-profit organization. Her non-profit; Pets Help The Heart Heal’s mission is to
improve the physical, social, and emotional health of youth through the human-animal bond. The
Mom Lynette Johnson organization incorporates veterinary medicine , veterinary care, animal industry career
exploration and the human animal bond in events provided to underserved and underprivileged
youth. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. kids will be asked to donate books
for the underserved and underprivileged youth. A virtual component will be provided for those
unable to attend in person.
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Activity: Childrens Cluster Activity Description
Date/Time: March/ April 2021 This all-day affair is an extraordinary opportunity for our young Jacks and Jills to learn and
Location/Fee: $35-$50 demonstrate that they can be On Mission. On Purpose. The eligible Greater Fort Lauderdale
Thrust(s): ALL children from Twinkling, Shining and Blazing will attend to learn more about how they can use
their Power to Make a Difference.
Regional Activity: Southeastern Region
Activity: Rollin’ With My Homies Activity Description
Date/Time: 11-April-21 / 2pm-4pm The Shining Stars will engage in a fun-filled interactive Sushi Rolling experience on Sunday, April
Location/Fee: Virtual / $25.00 - $35.00 11, 2021 from 2pm-4pm, which includes learning about rolling and knife techniques. Chef will
Thrust(s): demonstrate standard sushi roll, inside out roll, temaki hand roll and poke bowl. Shining Stars will
Host Mom(s): Cultural, Health, Financial Literacy, learn how to follow a recipe to prepare a delicious dish while also learning about alternative ways
and Social to make a dish healthier. The Shining Stars will learn how Black culture has THE POWER TO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. by influencing other cultures,
including the Japanese culture. The elementary school-aged Jacks and Jills will also learn how to
Mom Traci Adams-Parish use their creativity to keep a business going during a pandemic from Black business owners Jamila
Mom Andrea Taylor Ross and Akino West. The couple turned their bed-and-breakfast that is in a historically treasured
Mom Maria Mallory-White Black neighborhood in Miami into a restaurant to help people out of work because of the COVID-
19 pandemic.
Activity: Jack and Jill Tennis Open Activity Description
Date/Time: 8-May-21 / 10am-12pm The “Jack and Jill Tennis Open” is an exciting activity for the Shining Stars and the Twinkling Stars,
Location/Fee: to learn and experience the game of tennis! This activity will be instructor-based and broadcasted
Thrust(s): Virtual or Pembroke Lakes Tennis virtually from the Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 10am-12pm.
Center, Pembroke Pines, FL / The instructor will provide tennis instruction, that the children participate in an open space with a
Health, Educational, and tennis racquet and ball. After the instruction, the Stars will participate in an educational activity
Social/Recreational to learn more about the history of tennis and notable African Americans who have impacted the
game. We will feature a notable tennis star to speak with the children about goal setting,
Host Mom(s): Mom Candice Peralta commitment, and their experience in the game of tennis. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter
will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON
PURPOSE by having each Shining Star to bring one can of tennis balls to be donated to a local
youth tennis program that serves African American children.
Activity: Black Family Day:Celebration Noir- A Jack and Activity Description
Jill Carnival Experience
Date/Time: 15-May-21 @ 1 p.m. On Saturday, May 15, 2021, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill will host a
Caribbean style Carnival titled: Celebration Noir. The event will be hosted on the beautiful
Location/Fee: Heritage Park/$45 grounds of Heritage Park. To bring this Celebration to life, the Carnival will showcase the African
Thrust(s): Diaspora throughout the Caribbean and will feature a live Junkanoo band, steel drums, cultural
Cultural, Educational, Social,Health performances, and vendors providing Caribbean centric food. Each family will decorate their own
space, representing one of the many Afro Caribbean countries from around the world. Because
we have The Power to Make a Difference. On Mission. On Purpose. The Greater Fort Lauderdale
Host Mom(s): Programming Committee Chapter will also collect clothing, books, and toiletries to donate to God’s Littlest Angels
Orphanage in Fort Jacques, Haiti.
Alternate Activity: Sparking Joy Activity Description
Date/Time: 12-Dec-20 / 11am-1pm The Shining Stars will learn the steps to conquer the task of clutter on Saturday, December 12,
2020 from 11am-1pm by learning from KonMarie Certified Consultant Carol Clark.They will also
Location/Fee: Virtual / $10.00 obtain tips to organize the items that will remain in their space. Pictures will be taken of the
Thrust(s): Shining Stars area before, during and after the process to create a lasting memory of their living
Educational, Social, Community space. Our Shining Stars will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL
Service CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. by donating their gently used items to local children in
need. For social fun the Stars will learn about famous Black Americans. A pre-work reading
Host Mom(s): Mom Samone Gibson assignment will be sent 30 days in advance for them to start to learn about these Americans to
participate in the game. This will be an interactive game using Kahoot.
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter
Blazing Stars / (Grades 4 - 5)
Grade Group and Chapter Activity Calendar
Activity: Souls to the Polls Activity Description
Date/Time: 8/9/2020 Noon On Aug 9, 2020, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will use their Power to Make a Difference
Location/Fee by participating in the Souls to the Polls primary parade and rally. GFTL members will gather at
Thrust(s): Mount Hermon AME Mount Hermon A.M.E Church and decorate their cars with messages that promote voting. The
Host Mom(s): Church/Free parade will begin promptly at noon with the destination being the African American Research
Civic, Educational, Cultural, Library. While there, our Jacks and Jill will be On Mission. On Purpose, by encouraging
Social unregistered voters to exercise their civic responsibility to not only register, but to VOTE!
Legislative Committee
Activity:Namaste! YOGA and Meditation with Activity Description
the Blazing Stars
"The origins of yoga has long been tied to ancient India, however, recent research indicates
Date/Time: 12-Sep-20 @ 11 am that yoga has African roots. Currently, there are not many African-American yogis but the
practice is gaining popularity amongst many African Americans. On September 12, 2020 at
Location/Fee Virtual/$10 11am, the Blazing Stars will experience a serene virtual yoga and meditation experience. Yoga
Thrust(s): heals mind, body and spirit, our Jacks and Jills will be taught positive tools to help de-stress in
Civic,Health, Social, this period of social distancing. Our Jacks and Jills will learn health and wellness techniques
Legislative, from one of the few African-American yogis. The class will not only cover the art of yoga and
Cultural,Educational various yoga positions, but the yogi will discuss the benefits of yoga in other professions, what
it takes to become a yogi, different techniques and her path to becoming a yogi. At the end of
Host Mom(s): Mom Romona and Mom the session, our Blazing Stars will have an opportunity to ask additional questions.
Jehan
Activity: Jack & Jill Day Drive In: POWER Activity Description
FORWARD
Get ready to ride out and celebrate Jack and Jill Day as only GFTL Mommas can! As we begin
Date/Time: 26-Sep-20 @ 6pm our programming year, it is fitting to recognize the legacy of Carole Robertson, a Jill, whose
untimely death ignited the Civil Rights movement. In honor of her legacy and to celebrate Jack
Location/Fee Broward College /$0 & Jill Day, the GFTL chapter will host an old school, socially distanced Drive - In, Saturday,
Thrust(s): September 26, 2020 from 6 - 10 pm. at Broward Community College. Five of the chapter's
Civic, Social,Educational, middle school Jills will demonstrate that they will be On Mission. On Purpose, by interviewing
Health,Legislative Dianne Robertson Braddock, Carole's older sister. Members and their families are requested to
wear Black empowerment paraphernalia. The theme for the evening is: Young, Gifted & Black.
Host Mom(s): Programming Committee Each grade group will submit a video to be played during the pre- show; with a charge to vote.
There will also be a special presentation by the health committee. Black Panther will be the
film of choice. Food and snack boxes will be provided, and a special balloon release is planned
to commemorate our fallen Jill, Carole Robertson.
Activity: My Vote Matters Activity Description
Date/Time: 24-Oct-20 @ 12 pm The Shining and Blazing Stars will participate in a joint grade group activity that will showcase
their Power to Make a Difference On Mission. On Purpose. The virtual grade group Voting
Location/Fee Virtual/ $20 activity, will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12-2:30 pm. Our Jacks and Jills will
Thrust(s): learn about Kamala Harris, the first African American woman to receive the Vice-Presidential
Cultural Heritage, nomination from the Democratic Party. Additionally, they will perform a short "Hamilton"
Educational, Social and inspired sing along highlighting her life. Circuit Court Group 16 candidate, George Odom, will
Legislative/Civic partake in a Q&A with our Shining and Blazing Stars. Topics on the agenda to discuss are, but
not limited to: the importance of local and federal representation and how it impacts
Host Mom(s): Mom Brithney, Mom minorities, the judicial system and how it works, what are reforms and what reforms does
Yvette, Mom Anji Candidate Odom support to increase access to justice for all. He will also read aloud excerpts
from the book “Kamala Harris; Rooted In Justice”. Prior to the close of the activity, the children
will hold a mock election. A runoff will also be held for the Circuit Court Judicial race. As a
parting gift, each Jack and Jill will receive a customized "When JJ Votes" pin and the books
,"Kamala Harris: Rooted In Justice" and “ Superheroes Are Everywhere”, written by the Vice
Presidential Candidate herself, Kamala Harris.
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Activity: Pink and Blue Making Trades Activity Description
Date/Time: 14-Nov-20 @ 2 p.m. Our Blazing Stars will display their Power to Make a Difference for All Children through
Location/Fee: learning how to trade stocks and become income earners. This activity will be led by StockUp
Virtual /$25 Kids; a tee, brother and sister duo, hailing from the Baltimore County Chapter of Jack & Jill
Thrust(s): Incorporated. The cost of the event is $25 and will be a virtual experience. Through this
Educational, Financial interactive session, our Jacks and Jills will have the opportunity to tap into inner
Literacy and Leadership entrepreneurial spirit, learn about Black Wall Street, develop a business plan, and will explore
Development the art of paper and swing trading.
Host Mom(s): Mom Kelli
Activity: NAMI Walk Activity Description
Date/Time: 10-Oct-20 @ 11 am Once again Jack and Jill of Greater Fort Lauderdale is proud to be a sponsor of the NAMI
Broward NAMIWalks event, but this year it is going virtual. They are calling it “NAMIWalks Your
Location/Fee: Virtual/ Free Way” where on the day of the virtual event, or before, you get to do whatever activity you or
your team decides. The GFTL Chapter of Jack and Jill will demonstrate their Power to Make a
Thrust(s): Health, Educational, Difference as they walk, dance, or ride their bikes to advance the diagnosis and treatment of
Civic/Community Service mental illness, especially as it affects African Americans. The National Alliance for Mental Illness
(NAMI) provides support to patients and families to find the resources needed to get the help
we all deserve. Families should record a 30 second video engaging in their activity of choice.
The goal is to create a 4-minute video of our chapter members physical activity. The video will
be shown at the NAMIWalks virtual event on Saturday, October 10th at 9am, as well as our
own Jack and Jill Day on Saturday, September 26th at 6pm.
Host Mom(s): Health Committee
Activity: Snap, Crackle and POPin' Holiday Activity Description
Production
Date/Time: 19-Dec-20 @ 5pm Snap, Crackle & POPin’ Holiday Production! The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter’s
Programming Committee presents: A Snap, Crackle and POPin Production: Countdown to
Location/Fee: Fort Lauderdale Executive the 12 Days of Christmas on Sunday, December 19, 2020. An in-person person party with a
virtual backup agenda are planned to ensure this holiday season is marked with celebration
Airport $45 and safety. The membership will be engaged with an exciting program full of family fun, age
Thrust(s): Social/Recreational, group activities, entertainment, gifts, giving, laughs and crafts. There will also be a special
Community Service surprise for all families to enjoy. Our program will showcase our talented children and focus
on gratitude, the true reason for the season. The Chapter will have the opportunity to
participate in a virtual ‘countdown’ to our POPin’ party with opportunities to showcase our
Greater Fort Lauderdale spirit with daily fun and engaging activities as we look forward to
the Christmas program. Get ready to Snap, Crackle and Pop with us for our 2020 Holiday
Host Mom(s): Program Committee presentation. We Can Do More by filling Holiday Stockings of Love with toiletries for
donation to a local shelter.
Activity: Jack and Jill Elves Workshop Activity Description
Date/Time: 12-Dec-20@ 11 a.m. In the spirit of the holidays with so many families and children in need. The Blazing and Rising
Stars will hold a joint activity on December 12, 2021. The children will use their POWER TO
Location/Fee: Sunset Lakes Community MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ON Mission. ON Purpose. by holding a food drive.
Center/ Free Our children will use the food items collected to create holiday food baskets. The baskets will
then be donated to needy families. Our Jacks and Jill will learn the joy of giving to others
Thrust(s): Social/Recreational, during this Christmas season by also holding a toy drive for foster children to spread love and
Host Mom(s): Community Service joy at the holiday.
Mom Jennifer and Mom
Sebrina Activity Description
Activity: MLK Day of Service The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. in our beautiful community by expanding our
Date/Time: 18-Jan-21@ 9 am partnership with Feeding South Florida. Our chapter will volunteer to sort and package food on
Monday, January 18, 2021. Due to the pressing need to help our local families, the chapter will
Location/Fee: Virtual/Free also host a virtual fundraiser during our day of service. Our goal will be to raise $1,000 for
Thrust(s): Educational, Community Feeding South Florida. We want our service and dollars to make a difference in our local
Host Mom(s): Service, Recreation/Social community.
Foundation Committee
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Activity: Classy Cuisine Activity Description
Date/Time: 23-Jan-21 @ 2 pm On January 23, 2021 the Blazing Stars will embark on a virtual cooking experience from the
comfort of their homes. The cooking experience will be led by Chef Stephen, a local African
Location/Fee: Virtual/ $35 American chef who specializes in Healthy kids friendly meals. The children will create a dish
that will tickle their taste buds and teach them some essential cooking skills. The will adress
Thrust(s): Health, Financial Literacy kitchen safety and best practices when cooking. They will also have a discussion on healthy
Host Mom(s): and Social food choices and how the food choices affect their body.
Mom Jennifer and Mom
Nadine Activity Description
Activity: Oratorical Workshop On Saturday, February 6, 2021, the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter will host our Annual
Community Activity, The Oratorical Workshop at 11am via a virtual platform. The purpose of
Date/Time: 6-Feb-21 @ 11 a.m. the Oratorical Workshop is to inspire and encourage youth to embrace and value to the art of
public speaking. This will help to prepare those youth who would like to compete in our Annual
Location/Fee: Virtual/Free Spring Oratorical Competition. Our expert public speaking presenters and trainers will include
Thrust(s): media celebrities, toastmaster experts, high level business leaders, professors of English and
Educational, Community Communication, and speaking/acting coaches. Participants will learn the basics of
Service, Social, Civic, communication and public speaking as well as having an opportunity to put those skills to work
while receiving direct feedback from the masters. Through the oratorical workshop module,
Host Mom(s): Oratorical Committee the youth will be able to interact with and gain insight from media and public speaking
professionals on how to develop and sharpen their speaking skills in order to showcase The
Power to Use Our Voice to Make a Difference! The youth participants will develop a 2-minute
speech and share their presentation to receive feedback.
Activity: Jack and Jill Amazing Race Activity Description
Date/Time: February 6, 2021 @1 p.m. On February 6, 2021 the Blazing Stars will travel to historical African American sites/businesses
Location/Fee: within Broward County. At each site the Jacks and Jills will retrieve historical literature,
Thrust(s): Multiple Cultural sites in souvenirs, important facts regarding the establishment. At each establishment they will receive
Broward $25-30 a clue to the next location. There will be a total of 6 to 8 stops. Locations included African
Host Mom(s): Cultural Heritage, American Research Library, The Colored Beach ,Old Dillard Museum, Tom Jenkins BBQ,First
Educational, and African American Church( Mount Hermon). After each Jack/Jill has gathered these facts, they
Legislative/Civic will create a booklet to share with their group using pictures/ items they have collected. At the
completion of the race and the historical facts are gathered, each Blazing star will receive a
Mom Kim and Mom Anji medal and recognition for completing this historic scavenger hunt.
Activity: Oratorical Competition Activity Description
Date/Time: 7-Mar-21@ 3p.m. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host an annual FREE
Oratorical Skills Training Workshop for youth ages 10 to 19 years old. During this community
Location/Fee: Lauderhill City Hall event on Saturday, February 6, 2021 via a virtual platform, the youth will learn about the
Thrust(s): historical impact of how oration has moved our culture and community through changing times
Community Service, for freedom, justice, equality, and empowerment. With this enlightenment, our youth will be
Educational, empowered and gain confidence to lift their voice. Through the oratorical workshop module,
the youth will be able to interact with and gain insight from local media and public speaking
Host Mom(s): Oratorical Committee professionals on how to develop and sharpen their speaking skills in order to showcase their
Power to Make a Difference and continue to help our community. The youth will engage in
exercises to reduce fear and anxiety of speaking, they will receive hands-on experience with
creating their own speech to influence change, and have it critiqued.
Activity: Childrens Cluster Activity Description
Date/Time: March/ April This all-day affair is an extraordinary opportunity for our young Jacks and Jills to learn and
Location/Fee: demonstrate that they can be On Mission. On Purpose. The eligible Greater Fort Lauderdale
Thrust(s): $45-$55/ Virtual children from Twinkling, Shining and Blazing will attend to learn more about how they can use
Host Mom(s): ALL their Power to Make a Difference.
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Activity: If Walls Could Talk: What would we Activity Description
hear?
"On March 6th at 11:30am Jack Nicholas and Jill Sasha will be taking you on a historical journey
Date/Time: 6-Mar-21 @ 2:30 p.m. in the City of Miami. Our location you ask? The City of Miami’s Black Police Precinct and
Courthouse. It was established in May 1950 as a separate but equal component of the Miami
Location/Fee: Historic Black Courthouse Police Department. During the Jim Crow era of the south the establishment of a separate but
Thrust(s): Museum/$25-30 equal courthouse and precinct was considered a pioneering step in providing fairness to African
Cultural Heritage, American police officers and judges. The courthouse and precinct served as a police station
Educational, and that allowed police officers to house defendants and for judges to adjudicate in the same
Legislative/Civic facility. Located at 480 NW 11 st Miami Florida, 33136, in historic Overtown District, just west
of downtown Miami it became a community jewel. In 1963 the City of Miami closed the Police
Host Mom(s): Mom Kassandra and Mom Station and Courthouse, ending the Jim Crow practice and ushering in the integration of the
Samone City of Miami Police force. At the time of integration there were forty -one African American
policemen that grew from the first five to occupy the facility.
Activity: Tiny Tycoons - Lighting the Way! Activity Description
Date/Time: 18-Apr-21 @ 2p.m. On April 18, 2021 the Blazing Stars will visit Get Lit Candle Bar in Pembroke Pines, Florida to
Location/Fee: learn the basics of starting a business.
Thrust(s):
Get Lit Candle Bar via The children will learn the Power to Make a Difference from the owner of this black-owned
Host Mom(s):
Zoom/ $35-45 business. Fees for this class will be $45. The Blazing Stars will learn about loans, pricing,
Financial Literacy, advertising, and the power of generational wealth. These are critical skills for our young Blazing
Educational, STE(A)M and Stars to develop as they prepare to become leaders of the future. Because we will be On
Social Mission. On Purpose, the children will also get to use their creative and scientific skills to make
candles from scratch.
Mom Roz Paschal - Thomas
and Mom Nadine Onfroy
Activity: Celebration Noir: A Jack and Jill Activity Description
Carnival
Date/Time: 15-May-21 @ 1.p.m. On Saturday, May 15, 2021, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill will host a
Caribbean style Carnival titled: Celebration Noir. The event will be hosted on the beautiful
Location/Fee: Heritage Park/$40 grounds of Heritage Park. To bring this Celebration to life, the Carnival will showcase the
African Diaspora throughout the Caribbean and will feature a live Junkanoo band, steel drums,
Thrust(s): Cultural, Educational, cultural performances, and vendors providing Caribbean centric food. Each family will decorate
Social,Health their own space, representing one of the many Afro Caribbean countries from around the
world. Because we have The Power to Make a Difference. On Mission. On Purpose. The
Host Mom(s): Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will also collect clothing, books, and toiletries to donate to
Programming Committee God’s Littlest Angels Orphanage in Fort Jacques, Haiti.
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Grade Group and Chapter Activity Calendar
Rising Stars / (Grades 6 - 8)
Activity: Souls to the Polls Activity Description
Date/Time: Sunday, August 9, 2020 On Aug 9, 2020, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will use their Power to Make a Difference by
@ 12 PM participating in the Souls to the Polls primary parade and rally. GFTL members will gather at Mount
Location/Fee Mount Hermon AME Hermon A.M.E Church and decorate their cars with messages that promote voting. The parade will begin
Church/Free promptly at noon with the destination being the African American Research Library. While there, our
Thrust(s): Legislative, Cultural , Jacks and Jill will be On Mission. On Purpose, by encouraging unregistered voters to exercise their civic
Host Mom(s): Social, Educational responsibility to not only register, but to VOTE!
Legislative Chair, Yvette
Dubose
Activity: Jack & Jill Day Drive In: POWER Activity Description
Forward
Date/Time: September 26, 2020 @ Get ready to ride out and celebrate Jack and Jill Day as only GFTL Mommas can! As we begin our
6PM programming year, it is fitting to recognize the legacy of Carole Robertson, a Jill, whose untimely death
ignited the Civil Rights movement. In honor of her legacy and to celebrate Jack & Jill Day, the GFTL
Location/Fee Broward College chapter will host an old school, socially distanced Drive - In, Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 6 - 10
pm. at Broward Community College. Five of the chapter's middle school Jills will demonstrate that they
Legislative,Civic, Health, will be On Mission. On Purpose, by interviewing Dianne Robertson Braddock, Carole's older sister.
Thrust(s): Educational,Social and Members and their families are requested to wear Black empowerment paraphernalia. The theme for
Cultural the evening is: Young, Gifted & Black. Each grade group will submit a video to be played during the pre-
show; with a charge to vote. There will also be a special presentation by the health committee. Black
Programming Panther will be the film of choice. Food and snack boxes will be provided, and a special balloon release
Host Mom(s): Committee PD Anji is planned to commemorate our fallen Jill, Carole Robertson.
Wilson & APD Kelli Gay
Activity: NAMI Walk - Let's Get Moving! Activity Description
Date/Time: Saturday, October 10, Once again Jack and Jill of Greater Fort Lauderdale is proud to be a sponsor of the NAMI Broward
Location/Fee 2020 @ 9 AM NAMIWalks event, but this year it is going virtual. They are calling it “NAMIWalks Your Way” where on
Thrust(s): the day of the virtual event, or before, you get to do whatever activity you or your team decides. The
Virtual/Free GFTL Chapter of Jack and Jill will demonstrate their Power to Make a Difference as they walk, dance, or
ride their bikes to advance the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, especially as it affects African
Health, Educational, Americans. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) provides support to patients and families to
Civic, Social find the resources needed to get the help we all deserve. The GFTL Health Committee is coordinating a
little fitness challenge as our event. We would like to see each family perform at least 15 minutes of
Host Mom(s): Health Committee physical activity together. It can be anything you want (take a walk, dance, do a workout, swim, play
basketball, play tennis, etc.), you decide, as long as it gets you moving. Each family should record a 30
second video engaging in their activity of choice. The goal is to create a 4-minute video of our chapter
members physical activity. The video will be shown at the NAMIWalks virtual event on Saturday, October
10th at 9am, as well as our own Jack and Jill Day on Saturday, September 26th at 6pm.
Activity: My Voice, My Right! For Social Activity Description
Justice We Must Fight
Date/Time: Sunday, October 25, For a society to be called "just" every person must have an equal opportunity to participate in society on
2020 @ 3 PM par with their fellow citizens. On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the Rising Stars will meet at 3 PM via Zoom
Location/Fee $10.00/ $0 Virtual to unlock the Power of their Voice fight for social change and rally citizens to get out and vote. The
importance of voting will be discussed in conjunction with how it relates to social justice for the Black
Educational, Leadership community. The children will explore 4 different topics of social justice issues with Christopher L. Smith,
Development Module 2 former Democratic member of the Florida Senate, and Oscar Brayon, Democratic politician who served
Thrust(s): Goal Setting Module 16 as a member of the Florida Senate since 2011. They will divide into groups to develop a presentation
Legislative, according to their social justice topic chosen. The Rising Stars will also discuss how social justice issues
Legislative/Civic can be addressed by voting in the upcoming election and how they will encourage adults and teenagers
in their families and communities to vote. After presenting local candidates political stance on social
justice issues, the Rising Stars will participate in a mock election. At the end of the activity, the Jacks
Terri Glasford, Lisa Ivory, and Jills will pledge to vote always in the future. The cost to participate in this activity is $10 per Jack or
Elaina McCann-Brinson Jill.
Host Mom(s):
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Activity: Rolling With My Homies Activity Description
Date/Time: November 1, 2020 @ 2 On Saturday, November 1, 2020, the Rising Stars will ENGAGE in preparing sushi rolls under the guidance
Location/Fee PM of chef at Roho Catering in Davie, Florida. The Jacks and Jills will get together - virtually- from 2 PM to 4
Thrust(s): PM to create sushi using home kits provided by the caterer. The cooking class, which will be held via
Virtual/$40 Zoom and cost $40 per child, will include a discussion led by hosts Jack Denver and Jills LaShaun and
Host Mom(s): Health (Healthy Living), Lauren. The discussion will focus on how Black culture has the Power to Make a Difference by
Cultural, Financial influencing other cultures, including the Japanese culture. The middle-school aged Jacks and Jills also
Literacy will learn how to use creativity to keep a business going during a pandemic from black business owners
Jamila Ross and Akino West. The couple turned their bed and breakfast that is in a historically Black
Joy Oglesby, Tonya neighborhood in Miami into a restaurant to help people out of work because of COVID-19 pandemic.
Turner, Kim Perry The Rising Stars will be shown how to make the best of any situation in order to take advantage of what
opportunities may come.
Activity: Jack and Jill Holiday Workshop Activity Description
Date/Time: Saturday, December 12, Led by Jacks Jayden and Braylon, the Rising Stars will show the Power to Make a Difference in our
2020 @ 11 AM. community with a Holiday Basket and Toy Drive. The Rising Stars will lead a food and toy donation drive
Sunset Lakes that will take place from September to December. We will reach out to SOS Children's Village and get a
Location/Fee: Community Center, wish list from the foster children. On December 12, 2020 at 12 PM, the Rising Stars will gather all
Miramar, FL/ Donations donations to prepare holiday gift baskets of food for youths who have aged out of the foster care system
Thrust(s): Community Service and collect and wrap toys for children still in foster care. The Rising Stars will meet at the Sunset Lakes
Community Center in Miramar, FL to assemble the gift baskets and wrap the toys. Once we have
Host Mom(s): Jennifer Davis, Andy wrapped the toys and created the food baskets, we will have the children dress up like elves and enlist
Taylor the help of Black Santa to present the toys to the foster children of SOS Children's Village and present
the holiday baskets t the former foster children a the FLITE Center. The cost of the activity is through
donations only. Activity Description
Activity: Snap, Crackle and POPin Holiday
Production!
Date/Time: Saturday, December 19, Snap, Crackle & POPin’ Holiday Production! The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter’s Programming
2020 @ 5 PM. Committee presents: A Snap, Crackle and POPin Production: Countdown to the 12 Days of Christmas on
Location/Fee: Fort Lauderdale Sunday, December 19, 2020. An in-person person party with a virtual backup agenda are planned to
Thrust(s): Executive Airport ensure this holiday season is marked with celebration and safety. The membership will be engaged with
an exciting program full of family fun, age group activities, entertainment, gifts, giving, laughs and crafts.
Social/Recreational, There will also be a special surprise for all families to enjoy. Our program will showcase our talented
Community Service children and focus on gratitude, the true reason for the season. Whether in person or virtual there will
be plenty of engaging Chapter social activities and an abundance of holiday cheer. The Chapter will have
Host Mom(s): Programming the opportunity to participate in a virtual ‘countdown’ to our POPin’ party with opportunities to
Committee showcase our Greater Fort Lauderdale spirit with daily fun and engaging activities as we look forward to
the Christmas program. Get ready to Snap, Crackle and Pop with us for our 2020 Holiday presentation.
We Can Do More by filling Holiday Stockings of Love with toiletries for donation to a local shelter.
Activity: Be Your Own Boss Activity Description
Date/Time: Saturday , January 9, Be Your Own Boss: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The Rising Stars will display their Power to Make a
Location/Fee: 2020 at 11 AM Difference by engaging in a virtual interactive financial literacy and entrepreneurial experience on
January 9, 2021 at 1 PM. They will engage with young black successful entrepreneurs discussing the ins
Thrust(s): Virtual/$35 and outs of starting a business, writing a simple business plan, strategizing to implement the plan, as
well as learning the intricacies of the day to day operation of a business venture including overhead
Financial Literacy - costs, marketing, budgeting, and spending. Jill Ailani Forde from the Greater Tampa Chapter has been
Strategy #5 Where's the invited along with other young business leaders. Jill Ailani was 8 years old when she founded and
Money?: Financial became the CEO of Fancy Flops by Ailani, an online "fancy flip flops" boutique. The Rising Stars will
Opportunities, engage in the process by purchasing items from these young business owners' online stores signifying
Educational, Leadership the power of the black dollar. In addition, they will understand the importance of closing the wealth gap
Development Module 2 by supporting small businesses, financial independence, and giving back to our communities. After this
Vision experience, our Rising Stars will understand how to BUDGET, set GOALS, the importance of
SUPPORTING black businesses, and THINKING BIG by realizing that age ain't nothing but a number when
it comes to following your entrepreneurial spirit. The cost will be $35 per Jack and Jill.
Host Mom(s): Audrey Barnes, Saunja
Burt, Kisha Holt, Zana
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Activity: MLK Day of Service Activity Description
Date/Time: Monday, January 18, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will continue to use THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL
Location/Fee:
Thrust(s): 2020 @ 9am CHILDREN ON MISSION. ON PURPOSE. in our beautiful community by expanding our partnership with
Virtual/ Free Feeding South Florida. Our chapter will volunteer to sort and package food on Monday, January 18,
2021. Due to the pressing need to help our local families, the chapter will also host a virtual fundraiser
Educational, Community during our day of service. Our goal will be to raise $1,000 for Feeding South Florida. We want our service
Service, and dollars to make a difference in our local community.
Recreation/Social
Host Mom(s): Foundation Committee
Activity: Oratorical Workshop Activity Description
Date/Time: Saturday, February 6, On Saturday, February 6, 2021, the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter will host our Annual Community Activity,
Location/Fee:
Thrust(s): 2020 @ 2 PM. The Oratorical Workshop at 11am via a virtual platform. The purpose of the Oratorical Workshop is to
Host Mom(s): Virtual/Free inspire and encourage youth to embrace and value to the art of public speaking. This will help to prepare
those youth who would like to compete in our Annual Spring Oratorical Competition. Our expert public
Educational, Community speaking presenters and trainers will include media celebrities, toastmaster experts, high level business
Service, Social, Civic, leaders, professors of English and Communication, and speaking/acting coaches. Participants will learn the
Leadership basics of communication and public speaking as well as having an opportunity to put those skills to work
while receiving direct feedback from the masters. Through the oratorical workshop module, the youth will
be able to interact with and gain insight from media and public speaking professionals on how to develop
Oratorical Committee and sharpen their speaking skills in order to showcase The Power to Use Our Voice to Make a Difference!
The youth participants will develop a 2-minute speech and share their presentation to receive feedback
from the experts to prepare them for the oratorical competition held the following month.
Activity: Let's REEL (Ready, Energetic, Activity Description
Eager to Learn) and Go Fishing!
Date/Time: Sunday, February 21, The Rising Stars will have the opportunity to go fishing from a chartered boat and/or landside on the pier
2021 9 AM - 4 PM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 9:00 am. The area will provide the opportunity for social distancing. For
Location/Fee: Dania Beach Pier, Florida those Jacks and Jills who want to stay land side, there will be fishing at the beautiful Dania Beach Pier.
$45 The Rising Stars will engage in the sport of angling and will learn the fundamentals of angling. By working
Cultural, Educational, together with their peers the Power to Make a Difference will help to strengthen their social BONDS and
Thrust(s): Recreational, Social, provide LASTING MEMORIES for the youth. The Jacks and Jills will have the opportunity to relieve stress,
Water Safety, learn about water safety, various fishing techniques, and create an appreciation of nature. In addition,
Community Service they will be provided the historical background of fishing and will be provided information on famous
African-American fisherman. We will have a guest African-American professional angler who will speak
Host Mom(s): Terri Glasford, Michelle to the professional and provide fishing tips and techniques. In addition, we will do a beach clean up of
Hicks-Levy, LaTosha the one-mile area that we will be in so that the Jacks and Jills are able to understand how pollution
Sigler affects the beaches. We also will discuss fishing as an occupation as well as a recreational activity. The
cost will be $10 per Jack and Jill on the pier and $45 per Jack and Jill for the boat trip.
Activity: Oratorical Competition Activity Description
Date/Time: Sunday, March 7, 2021 The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host an annual FREE Oratorical
Location/Fee: @ 2 PM Skills Training Workshop for youth ages 10 to 19 years old. During this community event on Saturday,
Thrust(s): City of Lauderhill, FL February 6, 2021 via a virtual platform, the youth will learn about the historical impact of how oration
Community Service, has moved our culture and community through changing times for freedom, justice, equality, and
Host Mom(s): Educational, empowerment. With this enlightenment, our youth will be empowered and gain confidence to lift their
Social/Recreational, voice. Through the oratorical workshop module, the youth will be able to interact with and gain insight
Civic, Leadership from local media and public speaking professionals on how to develop and sharpen their speaking skills
in order to showcase their Power to Make a Difference and continue to help our community.
Oratorical Committee The youth will engage in exercises to reduce fear and anxiety of speaking, they will receive hands-on
experience with creating their own speech to influence change, and have it critiqued. In the last few
years, the Oratorical Committee has seen over 200 youth participating. Greater Fort Lauderdale Blazing
Stars (grades 4th & 5th), Rising Stars (grades 6th -8th) and Superstars (grades 9th -12th) attend the
oratorical workshop, along with friends and classmates. Because We Can Do More, a special workshop
for our youngest of Jacks and Jills, Twinkling Stars (Pre-K-K and Shining Stars (grades 1st – 3rd) will be
held in a separate breakout room to teach our youngest participants how to find the power of their
voice.
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Activity: Shining On Our Valiant Sheroes Activity Description
Date/Time: Sunday, March 14, 2021 On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM the Rising Stars will celebrate prominent African American Women
Location/Fee: who have demonstrated exceptional civic leadership on a local, state or national platform. The Rising Stars
Thrust(s): @ 1 PM
will learn how the Power to Make a Difference starts within your community with the SHeroes who could be
Host Mom(s):
Virtual/ $0 your neighbor or family member. Utilizing Zoom, the Jacks and Jills will get a chance to meet, greet, and
have an up-close personal conversation with a special guest or a panel of guests. The topic of conversation
will focus on the contributions that women have made in our community and our country which have made
Leadership Development a significant impact on the lives of others as well as within their own personal lives. Special invited guest
Module 11: Service & may include women representing various backgrounds in industries such as Politics, Law Enforcement,
Sacrifice, Legislative/Civic Business and/or Education. Prior to the activity, the Rising Stars will be asked to research the history of
Women's History Month and the reason for its annual celebration and to formulate questions that will be
asked of our guest(s). Throughout the activity, the Jacks and Jills will lead and moderate the interview with
Sebrina Burkes-Taylor, the guest(s). The topic questions will be related to the guest's path to success, the specific impact they have
Heather Wilkinson, Sonja to society, and advice as to how our Jacks and Jills can become effective leaders and make significant
Houston contributions in their communities. In the end, the Jacks and Jills will have the opportunity to share their
personal Valiant SHeroes.
Activity: South African Cultural Exchange Activity Description
Date/Time: Saturday, April 24, 2020 Jacks Trey and LJ will invite the Rising Stars to return with Jack Trey to South Africa through a virtual trip
@ 1 PM thru Zoom. On Saturday, April 24, 2020 at 1 PM, the Jacks and Jills will participate in a journey that will
Location/Fee: Virtual/$15 provide a Power to Make a Difference by learning about South African culture, history, and art. The
Rising Stars will learn about the CULTURE and HISTORY encouraging our Jacks and Jills to bring their own
Thrust(s): Educational, STEAM representation of South Africa ART, and we'll take a tour of some of the most notable locations. We'll
(Arts), Community plan t meet some peers of our Jacks and Jills to share in a group chat and CULTURAL EXCHANGE. The
Service, Cultural, Jacks and Jills will be able to receive a global view of being of African descendant. The Rising Stars will
gain an appreciation of what it means to be Black in our current world. Also, we'll learn about the
Host Mom(s): Maria Mallory White, impact and importance of South Africa's Freedom Day, April 27th. It is the commemoration of the first
Jody Jones post-apartheid elections, which were held on that day in 1994. The Rising Stars will contribute $15 each
as a gift to help promote and continue this cultural exchange. Through providing this donation, the Jacks
and Jills will learn about personal benefits of giving and also what our dollars will count toward their
currency.
Activity: BLACK FAMILY DAY Celebration Activity Description
Noir: A Jack and Jill Carnival Experience
Date/Time: Saturday, May 15, 2021 On Saturday, May 15, 2021, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill will host a Caribbean
Location/Fee:
Thrust(s): @ 1 PM style Carnival titled: Celebration Noir. The event will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of Hertiage
Host Mom(s): Heritage Park/$40 Park. To bring this Celebration to life, the Carnival will showcase the African Diaspora throughout the
Caribbean and will feature a live Junkanoo band, steel drums, cultural performances, and vendors
Cultural, Educational, providing Caribbean centric food. Each family will decorate their own space, representing one of the
Social many Afro Caribbean countries from around the world. Because we have The Power to to Make a
Difference. On Mission. On Purpose. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will also collect clothing,
Programming books, and toiletries to donate to God’s Littlest Angels Orphanage in Fort Jacques, Haiti.
Committee
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Super Stars (Grades 8-12)
Activity: Souls to the Polls Activity Description
Date/Time: 8/9/2020 - 12 pm On Aug 9, 2020, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter will use their Power to Make a Difference by
Location/Fee participating in the Souls to the Polls primary parade and rally. GFTL members will gather at Mount
Thrust(s): Mount Hermon /Free Hermon A.M.E Church and decorate their cars with messages that promote voting. The parade will
begin promptly at noon with the destination being the African American Research Library. While
Host Teen(s): Cultural, Legislative, Social, there, our Jacks and Jill will be On Mission. On Purpose, by encouraging unregistered voters to
Educational exercise their civic responsibility to not only register, but to VOTE!
GFTL Legislative Comm. / Chapter
Event
Activity: "Virtually" Speaking Teen Retreat Activity Description
Date/Time: August 16, 2020/7 pm - 9 pm The Super Stars held their Annual Teen Retreat “Virtually” on Sunday, August 16, 2020 from 7 pm –
Location/Fee 9 pm. Using the success of the Virtual Teen Conference as a guide, they kicked-off the program year
Thrust(s):
with an exciting planning retreat. The teen groups theme for PY 2020-2021 is One Family, One Goal
Host Teen(s):
Virtual/No Cost and the Retreat was right in line with this. Prior to the retreat, the teens were randomly grouped
into sub-committees. Each sub-committee was assigned specific program thrusts and charged with
coming up with both an in-person and virtual activity incorporating their thrust. Each member in
Social/Recreational, Leadership the group had a specific role (leader, recorder, timekeeper, reporter, etc.). The group gained
Development ModuleS #2 Vision, valuable experience in the activity planning process, developing accountability, responsibility and
#7 Accountability and problem solving abilities. Also, during the pre-planning meeting, each teen was asked to provide
Responsibility, # 9 their vision and goals for life after college. The most creative response with the highest popular
Communications and Listening vote was awarded the "Visionary Award". They were additionally tasked with developing a business
plan in the form of a commercial to highlight and sell their programming activity based on a specific
thrust. They participated in competitive games for prizes. Everything from Kahoot to
Scavenger/Trivia Hunts, and Pokeno. They also participated in a group activity through the use of
Inari, Austin, Amari, Landon, Dallas, virtual breakout rooms. Each breakout room had to come up with a musical performance singing
nursery rhymes, but the kicker was they had to do it using different musical genres. That was a lot
Hasan, Jordan and Kevin
of fun! The Super Stars displayed that they are indeed One Family with One Goal, and they have
the Power to Make a Difference by working, playing, and living virtually together while conducting
business.
Activity: Jack & Jill Day Drive-In Activity Description
Date/Time: September 26, 2020/6pm Get ready to ride out and celebrate Jack and Jill Day as only GFTL Mommas can! As we begin our
Location/Fee programming year, it is fitting to recognize the legacy of Carole Robertson, a Jill, whose untimely
Thrust(s): Broward College /No Cost death ignited the Civil Rights movement. In honor of her legacy and to celebrate Jack & Jill Day, the
GFTL chapter will host an old school, socially distanced Drive - In, Saturday, September 26, 2020
Host(s): Civic,Health, Social, Legislative, from 6 - 10 pm. at Broward Community College. Five of the chapter's middle school Jills will
Cultural, Educational demonstrate that they will be On Mission. On Purpose, by interviewing Dianne Robertson
Braddock, Carole's older sister. Members and their families are requested to wear Black
Programming Committee/Chapter empowerment paraphernalia. The theme for the evening is: Young, Gifted & Black. Each grade
Event group will submit a video to be played during the pre- show; with a charge to vote. There will also
be a special presentation by the health committee. Black Panther will be the film of choice. Food
and snack boxes will be provided, and a special balloon release is planned to commemorate our
fallen Jill, Carole Robertson.
Activity: SER Teen Summit Activity Description
Date/Time: October 3, 2020/4 pm - 6 pm The Southeastern Regional Teen Officers will host a Virtual SER Teen Summit. The workshop
Location/Fee Virtual/No Cost covered a variety of subject matters that ignited and excited our Teens. Several of our very own
teens and Dads partcipated in the virtual teen summit including Reional Teen Advisor Raye White,
Thrust(s): Financial Literacy, Philanthropy, Regional Fathers Suxiallary Vhair Dad Kevin White and Teen Regional Vice Presidentm, our very
Social/Recreational own Kevin White. Greater Fort Lauderdale was also well represented during the workshops with
Host Teen(s): our Fathers Auxillary Chair Dad Shaune Perry facilitaing a workshop, and GFTL Ryan Peteres
SER Teens facilitaig a conversation for Jacks only.
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