Jack and Jill Costs

[Anonymous]

We were thinking about joining Jack and Jill of America. Was wondering if anyone knew how much annual dues were. Do you pay per child or is it per family?

[Anonymous]

I have never heard of this. Ever. What is this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of this. Ever. What is this?

It's a thing for black people. It's like ... an organization for either affluent black people or black people who want to become affluent. I read a book about it a couple of years ago by a guy who grew up in it. It's to give them connections they would not otherwise have.

[Anonymous]

Apparently, the Real Housewives of Potomac originally was supposed to be about Jack and Jill, until they decided to make it a Housewives show. That’s why they talked so much (too much) about etiquette the first season.

[Anonymous]

The costs vary by chapter, so it’s hard to give you an accurate estimate. In my chapter, members range from very wealthy to middle class, and the dues are not out of reach for the middle class members. If the chapter doesn’t build the cost of events into the dues, you may end up spending more out of pocket for chapter-wide events and your child’s age-specific events than you spend on dues.

I’m UMC with more money than time, and find that J&J membership has a much more significant impact on my time than finances. That said, I feel it’s worth the commitment. YMMV in a different chapter.

To get a better idea of what may be involved, you should talk to someone who’s a member of the chapter in your area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The costs vary by chapter, so it’s hard to give you an accurate estimate. In my chapter, members range from very wealthy to middle class, and the dues are not out of reach for the middle class members. If the chapter doesn’t build the cost of events into the dues, you may end up spending more out of pocket for chapter-wide events and your child’s age-specific events than you spend on dues.

I’m UMC with more money than time, and find that J&J membership has a much more significant impact on my time than finances. That said, I feel it’s worth the commitment. YMMV in a different chapter.

To get a better idea of what may be involved, you should talk to someone who’s a member of the chapter in your area.

I forgot to add that dues are per family, and I’m 99% sure that is the case nationwide. Out of pocket costs may be higher for a larger family because you will have more age-specific events to attend.

[Anonymous]

Ugh. Social clubs. The very things I've always avoided.

[Anonymous]

I have neighbors and friends in J & J and I've attended one of their events, but if I were interested in joining, DCUM would not be the first place I'd ask. I'm surprised you got one informed answer so far! Take that PP's advice and ask folks who are members.

[Anonymous]

This is a weird question for DCUM. I grew up in Jack and Jill in the 70s. I have my popcorn ready to hear the responses.

[Anonymous]

If you do a search, you will definitely find more threads. My experience also is that there is a range of incomes from middle class to rich. Dues are not prohibitive. It is a social club that provides activities (that you pay for) and service opportunities. Many of our activities are open to non-members to help pay for the activities and/or to make money.

[Anonymous]

You will need a sponsor and they should be able to give you information on annual dues. It's per family and it varies from chapter to chapter. The one time initiation fee is usually 1K+.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The costs vary by chapter, so it’s hard to give you an accurate estimate. In my chapter, members range from very wealthy to middle class, and the dues are not out of reach for the middle class members. If the chapter doesn’t build the cost of events into the dues, you may end up spending more out of pocket for chapter-wide events and your child’s age-specific events than you spend on dues.

I’m UMC with more money than time, and find that J&J membership has a much more significant impact on my time than finances. That said, I feel it’s worth the commitment. YMMV in a different chapter.

To get a better idea of what may be involved, you should talk to someone who’s a member of the chapter in your area.

. OP here. Thanks so much for the helpful information. I really appreciate it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You will need a sponsor and they should be able to give you information on annual dues. It's per family and it varies from chapter to chapter. The one time initiation fee is usually 1K+.

. OP again. Thanks to you as well for this information.

[Anonymous]

Can you pay your dues early ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is a weird question for DCUM. I grew up in Jack and Jill in the 70s. I have my popcorn ready to hear the responses.

Agree!!