Hello, Windy City Mothers.

I hope we are all rejuvenated with Sister Mom spirit from our wonderful New Mother Initiation, Officer Installation, and Bridging Over Ceremony yesterday. Let’s keep the spirit and momentum going by bringing our thoughts and energy to the June Planning Meeting as we get “Back to Basics”. We will review our Programming and work within our Grade Groups 1 through 5 to plan out the year, while enjoying Chicago favorite food, special drinks, raffles, and meeting new mothers. This time will also be used for current officers to transition information to new officers. Please register by May 27, so that we can accommodate everyone.

Remember that quality programming starts with each of us and our creative input, so your presence is critical to making our 2018-2019 Program year a success. Please wear your favorite Jack and Jill attire.

See you June 3rd!

Please join us as we commemorate the 55th anniversary of the historic Birmingham Children’s Crusade of 1963.  We will recreate the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. National Children’s Crusade to include programming, history of the 1963 Children’s Crusade, Children’s March, Partnerships, and Collaborations. This event is hosted by the Chicago, South Suburban Chicago, and Windy City Chapters. 

We will meet at the 31st Street Beach, Rooftop Garden for lunch and a program.  We will then march from 31st Street Beach to the 35th Street Beach, across the 35th Street bridge, and back to our original location.  Parking is located north of the 31st Street beach main entrance and west of the 31st Street bridge.

The 31st Street Beach, Rooftop Garden is located south of the playground.  Look for tents and balloons.  **Please bring your lawn chairs.  Registration opens at 9:00 am**

T-Shirt and Bag Bundle:

To commemorate the event, you can buy The Power of Children: Jack and Jill Children’s Crusade T-shirt and Bag from the Children’s Defense Fund online store – no later than April 19, 2018.  Click the link below for ordering information.

https://secure.childrensdefense.org/site/Ecommerce/?FOLDER=1004&store_id=1101

Date: May 5, 2018        Time: 10 am-2 pm

Location: The event will start at the 31st St Rooftop Garden.  After lunch and a presentation we will walk to 35th street and circle back.

Fees: Host Chapter Mother and Fathers $40, Host Chapter Children 3-18 yrs $30, Adult Guest $50, and Children Guest $40.  Last day to submit or cancel registration is on April 21, 2018.  

Please click on the link for more details and to register:  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=n7ci44dab&oeidk=a07ef84ilqk5cb72a48

We are pleased to announce Windy City Scholarship 2018, offering scholarship opportunities for African American seniors attending a high school in the City of Chicago. The scholarship will be awarded to two qualified students; each $2,000 scholarship will be paid over four years in equal installments of $500. Scholarships are intended for undergraduate college attendance, beginning Fall 2018 at a qualifying college or university. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipient’s school.  Eligibility requirements can be found on the application. Children of members of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

The application period opened 2/1 and closes 3/30.  The application can be found and submitted through the CPS portal or found in the Documents section of the website http://www.jjwindycity.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Windy-City-Chapter-Jack-and-Jill-Scholarship-Application.pdf and submitted via e-mail to wccjjscholarship@yahoo.com.