SandpiperJuniors

A Philanthropic Organization Founded in 1961.
What is Sandpiper Juniors?

    
      Sandpiper Juniors, the junior organization of Sandpipers was formed in January 1961 and continues to provide a charitable and philanthropic commitment to the South Bay. The original group included high school aged daughters and granddaughters of the Sandpipers members living throughout the South Bay. In 1986, the organization was opened to include girls whose families had not previously been a part of Sandpipers.


Every Year, Sandpiper Juniors use their resources to better their community and the lives of those less fortunate through charitable and philanthropic programs. We assist Sandpipers with some of their projects such as: Holiday Homes Tour, Sugar Plum Tree, and delivering Holiday Baskets. Through Sandpipers, Sandpiper Juniors adopt ten families. The girls shop for needed items, and deliver food during the holidays. Since 1994, Sandpiper Juniors has been assisting the United Methodist Church to feed the needy. Sandpiper Juniors contributes over 2,500 hours annually of "hands on service" to our community.


The Sandpiper Juniors have three major fund-raising events each year. First, we staff two booths at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair and hold a garage sale. In the spring, we put on our gala Fashion Show. All proceeds are used for end of the year Philanthropic Contributions. This past year we were able to donate $19,000 to community organizations the girls selected. 


Yearly activities include Freshman/Senior Social, Senior Potluck, Spring Social, Spring Fashion Show, and Medallion Presentation.


The following is a quote which exemplifies Sandpiper Juniors.


"You give but little when you give of your possessions,it is when you give of yourself that you truly give." ~ Kahill Gibran

2012-2013 Membership


What is the Membership Process?


Application Process:

Sandpiper Juniors is a four year program. Members join as Freshmen. Prospective Members must attend one of the two scheduled mandatory meetings with a parent to receive an application.


Meetings:

Thursday May 31, 2012

Sunday June 3, 2012


Membership Selection Process:

The maximum number of girls for each class is 22. Legacy members have first priority. After legacy members have been determined the remaining positions will be filled by general applicants. A lottery process is used for selecting the qualified general applicants. The lottery is based on even representation among different high schools. The names drawn in excess of the 22 will be numbered, placed on a waiting list for eighteen months, and contacted as space becomes available.


Legacy Membership:

A legacy consists of a high school girl with a mother or grandmother who is a member in good standing with Sandpipers Inc., or a sister who is a member in good standing or a Medallion Recipient.


A Congratulatory Letter and a Membership Packet will be mailed to the first 22 girls selected for membership. All necessary forms must be completed, signed, accompanied with $100 check payable to Sandpiper Juniors and returned by the deadline. If the forms and check are not received by the date given, the applicant will be dropped from consideration for membership and the next person on the waiting list will be given the opportunity for membership.

What are the Membership Requirements?

 

Financial Dues:

 

 

Membership

$55

 

Medallion Presentation

$35

 

Raffle Baskets

$10

 

Total Membership Dues

$100

(due with acceptance of Membership Packet in July)

Fashion Show:

Members are responsible for $60 in Fashion Show Ticket sales. Members are responsible to sell $30 in program ad sales. Membership financial obligations are approximately:$100 dues ($60 tickets & $30 ad sales.


Community Service:

Sandpiper Juniors sign a pledge to complete a minimum of 30 community service hours. 30 Hours is the minimum to maintain membership. Sandpiper Juniors are encouraged to serve beyond the minimum and experience many service opportunities. COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS are presented at the Medallion Presentation.

Approved community service is presented to the membership on clipboards, available for signup before each general meeting. If a Sandpiper Junior cannot fulfill her community service commitment, she must notify the Community Service VP that she cannot fulfill her obligation and provide the name of another Sandpiper Junior willing to serve in her place. If the Sandpiper Junior FAILS to replace herself, she must notify the Community Service VP and complete an additional hour of community service for each hour she failed to serve(a 2-hour commitment then becomes a 4-hour commitment). Completed hours are listed in the monthly Starfish Newsletter and available at meetings.


Meetings:

Each Sandpiper Junior MUST ATTEND 6 out of 10 scheduled meetings in order to continue in the Sandpiper Juniors organization. You will receive a meeting schedule in September. Please plan accordingly.