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ABOUT NEW NEIGHBORS LEAGUE CLUB. PURPOSE The purpose of New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) is to bring together the new neighbors of the City so they may meet and become friends while adjusting to new surroundings. The Club is a not-for-profit social organization with a variety of interest groups and special activities, including monthly luncheons and speakers. HISTORY NNLC is the official social club of New Neighbors League, Inc. (NNLI), which was founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1939 by Theodore R. Briggs, a former newspaperman .Out of the business of greeting new residents grew a recognized need for a social organization that allowed newcomers to meet others who were also new to the area. Theodore's wife, Bunny, lived in many cities throughout the United States and knew the loneliness associated with moving into unfamiliar areas. With the aid of the Ohio Federated Women's Club, she drafted the Constitution and By- Laws for NNLC. The first Chapter was chartered in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1943. As the greeting service operations were established across the country, new club chapters were founded. Dayton was home for New Neighbors League until 1986 when Corporate and Club Headquarters were moved to Atlanta, Georgia and Cheryl Fischer-Beaudreault (an Atlanta New Neighbor) assumed the position of National President. Presently there are fourteen operations nationwide. Each Chapter operates independently within established guidelines and under the direction of a local Board and Club Director. THOUGHT We are all different in origin. Adjusting to new surroundings while seeking fun and friendship. We wish to be friendly and kind. And to give generously of ourselves to each other And our Club. We refrain from being hasty in judgment. And are united in our effort1 To always greet someone new with a smile. Motto .."Fun and Friendship" FLOWER. ..Rose COLORS ...Pale Blue & White ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP Anyone visited by a NNLI Area Representative and invited to visit the Club is eligible to join NNLC within the first year of moving to the area. A one-time membership fee and an annual subscription to the Chapter newsletter are required to maintain membership. CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP VOTING MEMBERS Voting privileges in NNLC are limited to the first two (2) years of membership to allow all new members an opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity. NON-VOTING MEMBERS Active members past their two (2) year voting membership are referred to as non-voting members (NVM). NVM are encouraged to continue with their established Club activities. TRANSFER PRIVILEGES NNLC membership is lifetime and transferable to any NNLC Chapter. Transfer members receive a two (2) year voting membership with each transfer and pay only the annual subscription rate for the Chapter newsletter. AMNESTY MEMBERSHIP At the discretion of National Club Headquarters, one day a year has been established as open membership for those who wish to join NNLC but are not new to the area. All amnesty members must be sponsored by a NNLC member and are not required to be visited by an NNLI Area Representative. Amnesty members are not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. CLUB FEES MEMBERSHIP A one time membership fee set by NNLI is required to join NNLC and is divided equally between the local Chapter and NNLC Headquarters. Funds sent to Headquarters are used by NNLI to help defray the cost of maintaining a. national organization. The portion staying within the local Chapter is used for the Club operating expenses. NEWSLETTER All voting and active non -voting members are required to subscribe to the Chapter newsletter at the annual subscription rate. All subscriptions must be renewed annually on the anniversary date of membership. ACTIVITIES NNLC offers a variety of citywide activities and area interest groups to all members. The Chapter newsletter includes all functioning activities and the appropriate contact person. New interest groups may be formed by posting a notice in the newsletter to explain the proposed activity. MONTHLY LUNCHEON Each Chapter meets monthly for a luncheon and program. The luncheon serves as a "meeting" for the general membership, informing the members of all Club activities and announcements. The luncheon is open to all members and guests and requires a prepaid reservation. Locations, dates and instructions for making reservations are listed each month in the newsletter. LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Every six (6) months, in May and November, a new board is installed to lead the Club. A Nominating committee is appointed to select a single slate of officers and standing committee chairpersons for approval by the general membership. All eligible members are encouraged to volunteer and serve on the Board. The Board meets monthly with all executive officers and committee chairpersons attending. CHAPTER ADVISORS Advisors are appointed at the discretion of the Club Director to advise the Board of Directors regarding Club procedures and policies. The Advisors facilitate a smooth transition during the Board changeover by insuring adequate training for incoming Board members. CLUB DIRECTOR The Area Manager of NNLI serves as the liaison and Club Director of NNLC .The Director is responsible for enforcing the Club rules and regulations as set forth in the Constitution and By-Laws while fostering an atmosphere of fun and friendship. TREASURY The Club treasury (local operating funds) is budgeted each six months by a Budget committee to allocate Club expenses. All other expenditures must be approved by the Board of Directors and be within the guidelines of the Constitution and By- Laws. Additional funds necessary to balance the budget are raised each board term by the Ways & Means committee. All social functions and activities sponsored by the Club are self- supported by those in attendance. FOUNDED IN 1939 An Organization of Fun & Friendship HEADQUARTERS New Neighbors League 479 South Atlanta Street Roswell, Georgia 30075 (770) 993- 7886 Greetings from Headquarters! It is a pleasure to welcome you to our Club of fun and friendship. It seems like only yesterday that I attended my first New Neighbors League coffee after relocating to Atlanta, Georgia. I remember gazing over the room full of strangers and hoping I would be accepted. In my own anxious anticipation, I had forgotten everyone else, like me, was new and alone. As I sat and listened to others shyly introduce them- selves and relate anecdotes about their recent move, I realized we shared more than being new to the area. We had all ventured out that morning to satisfy our needs for friendship and emotional support in our new lives. Since that first day it has been my privilege to meet and work with many sincere and talented people in our organization. As National President, I have the opportunity to visit our affiliated Chapters. Regardless of my destination, I always find open and friendly attitudes in our members. In addition to offering you instant friendship, we support a variety of activities and interest groups. If presently we don't offer an activity you enjoy, be our leader and establish a new group using your talents and skills. Remember too, our Board positions are vacated each six months to provide you and other new members the opportunity to participate in Club leadership. Our Club can become your extended family, as we offer to you warmth and support while you settle into new surroundings. Enjoy all that is available to you and remember to always greet someone new with a smile. Yours in fun and friendship, ABOUT THE BUSINESS…. NEW NEIGHBORS LEAGUE, INC. The business of NNLI is to promote the community to families who have recently moved into the area. NNLI serves as a greet- ing and referral service representing selected businesses and professionals to relocated families. Prior to being accepted for referral, all clients are required to submit a business profile including their qualifications and references. Selected for promotions are those who can best understand and serve the unique needs or priorities of new residents. The businesses promoted by NNLI are referred to as “sponsors" in NNLC because the revenues generated from NNLI services provide the financial resources needed to locate and greet new residents, allowing a continuous flow of potential members to NNLC. "Sponsors " are the only for-profit businesses or professionals permitted to give programs or participate in Club functions. AREA MANAGER The Area Manager (Club Director) directs the local operations for NNLI and is responsible for screening and selecting the businesses endorsed. Additional duties include establishing resources for locating new residents and hiring and training Area Representatives. AREA REPRESENTATIVES The individuals who locate and visit new residents are known as Area Representatives. They are compensated for their part- time position and are assigned a territory within or near their own zip code area. New Neighbors who are interested in learning more about available territories are encouraged to contact the Area Manager. AFFILLIATED CHAPTERS ALABAMA -Birmingham GEORGIA -Atlanta -Peachtree City KANSAS -Johnson County NEBRASKA-Omaha MISSOURI -Kansas City -St Louis OHIO- Canton -Columbus -Dayton -Toledo TENNESSEE -Nashville TEXAS -Corpus Christi WASHINGTON -DC |
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