Greater North Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary!

September 12, 2010 marked GNAC (Greater North Atlanta Chapter) chapter status by installing 66 Mothers into Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Southeastern Region. On September 13th, 2015 GNAC celebrated its 5 Year Anniversary for providing unsurpassed service in leadership, and commitment throughout the community. Our celebration theme consisted of, “5 Years of Leadership and Service: A Time to Reflect on the Past, Focus on the Future and Embrace the Spirit and ideals set forth by our Illustrious Founders.”

The momentous occasion was highlighted by a presentation of GNAC’s rich history, recognition of chapter awards and achievements. The chapter’s dynamic leaders which consist of President Deborah Stewart, Vice President Erika Harrison, Immediate Past President Maria Aguilar and Past President Sharron Bassil were all honored and presented with Congratulatory Letters of Commitment and Service from Johns Creek Mayor, Mike Bodker. In addition President Deborah Stewart was presented with the Atlanta City Proclamation, honoring the chapters continued success in implementing effective programs for Teen Leadership, Volunteer Service, Financial Literacy and Civic Involvement.

The evening concluded with a Celebratory Champagne Toast, where each GNAC Mom saluted the chapter using one special word. Each word was captured and noted in a 5th Year GNAC Anniversary Collage and was ultimately signed by the chapter members!

ABOUT JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

MISSION: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.

The late Marion Stubbs Thomas founded Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated on January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Twenty mothers came together to discuss creating an organization to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for youth between the ages of two and nineteen. In 1946, ten chapters were involved in the national restructuring process. Constitution and bylaws were drawn up and the organization was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware.

Today, Jack and Jill boasts over 230 chapters nationwide, representing over 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Through service projects, Jack and Jill of America creates a medium of contact for children to stimulate their growth and development.

“To us as mothers, it [Jack and Jill] has become a means of furthering an inherent and natural desire …to bestow upon our children all the opportunities possible for a normal and graceful approach to a beautiful adulthood.” Marion Stubbs Thomas