Sustainers

Sustaining members of the Junior League of Milwaukee are women who are 40 years of age or more and who have completed a minimum of two (2) years of Active service, or members under 40 years of age who have completed 10 years of Active service.

For many League members, transitioning from Active to Sustainer status marks not the end of their commitment to their League and the communities they serve, but rather a "new beginning." It is a time for renewing old friendships and making new friendships as well. Some Sustainers in the Junior League of Milwaukee (JLM) remain actively involved in League work by serving as liaisons to Active committees, participating in "Done in a Day" projects, or engaging in fundraising activities. As Sustainers we are interested in the health and well being of the JLM on all levels.

Traditionally, Junior League Sustainers may focus more on social activities or interest group opportunities than on active voluntarism through League channels. We hope the information below helps you understand some of the activities made available to Sustaining members of the Junior League of Milwaukee.

General Section
The activities highlighted below are open to Active or Sustaining members of the Junior League of Milwaukee. If you are eligible for Sustainer status, as a past Active member in Milwaukee or a transfer from another League, but have not joined at this time, please contact the League office for information. We welcome you to our membership.

If you currently are a JLM member, please go to the "Members Only" section on this Website for specific information on days, dates, times, or contact phone numbers for activities.

Interest Groups - Some interest groups are ongoing from year to year, while others may be more active at one time and "take a break" from time to time. Interest Groups include:
Book Groups
Investment Group
Walking Group (currently seasonal)
Lunch Bunch - an informal opportunity to join other League members and try different restaurants
Bridge Groups
Needle and Thread Group (new in 2005)

Education - Offered are a wide variety of education opportunities, such as learning to use E-Bay, CPR, flower pounding, candy making, and organization skills. There is a new schedule of classes every year.

Day Trips are exactly that...an excursion to a local site or exhibit of interest. Day trips may be planned to last a half day or a full day, and may include a bus ride and lunch on longer trips. Most Day Trips include a charge to cover expenses.

Luncheons we traditionally plan a Fall luncheon in October and a Holiday luncheon in December.

Junior League Singers - This group was started forty years ago and has been performing continually since then. A professional director works with the group. They practice through the fall, perform at the Sustainer Holiday Luncheon, and, beginning in January, go on tour performing at area homes for the elderly.
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Please join the fun. If you are eligible to be a Sustainer but have not as yet joined, we welcome your participation. Contact the League office for information. If you are a Sustainer, come on out and join the fun. And, please consider a position on the Sustainer Committee. This is a great opportunity to rekindle old friendships and make new friends. You are most welcome.