JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF MERIDIAN
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 The purpose of Junior Auxiliary is to encourage members to render charitable services which are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children, and to cooperate with other organizations performing similar activities.  JA of Meridian belongs to the National Association of Junior Auxiliary. 

The Meridian Chapter began in 1931 when a few women met together and decided to form a club.  Named the “Spinster Club,” they soon realized how much good that they could do to help the underprivileged in the community.   To raise money to enable the club to provide these needed services, they began holding bridge parties, balls, opened The old Clothing Store, now known as the Thrift Shop, and also started a sewing room to make layettes for needy babies.

The “Spinster Club” continued its services for ten years and then changed its name to Junior Auxiliary.  After several years, they found that in several other cites there were similar names.  On November 3, 1941, 100 enthusiastic women representing organizations from nine towns in Mississippi and Arkansas, Meridian being one of them, met in Greenville, Mississippi.  Their purpose was to unite with a national organization seeking strength and inspiration through their union.  On November 14, 1941, the National Associate of Junior Auxiliaries came into being.

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JA of Meridian's First Mardi Gras King & Queen

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Chapter >
      • Projects >
        • Teacher Mini Grants
        • Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
        • Helping Hands
        • Junior Auxiliary Mentors (JAMS)
        • Reading is Fundamental
        • Provisional Class Project
      • Members >
        • Current Members
        • Provisional Members
        • Lifetime Members
        • Charter Members
      • Chapter Information >
        • Service Project Placements
        • Standing & Special Committees
      • Leadership >
        • Executive Board
        • Past Presidents
      • Crown Club
      • Annual Charity Ball >
        • 2020 King and Queen & Court
        • 2019 King and Queen & Court
        • 2019 Charity Ball
        • 2018 Charity Ball
        • Past Mardi Gras Queens and Kings
      • Events >
        • Wine and Cheese Celebration
        • Informational Coffee 2019
      • Awards >
        • Chapter Awards
        • Member Awards
        • Outstanding Life Members
        • Humanitarian Award
      • Members Only >
        • Member Forms & Documents
        • Member Directory
        • 2020 Officers & Placements
        • Provisional Information
        • Flex Hours
        • Downloadables
        • Mentoring Training
        • NAJA Virtual 5K Race
    • History
    • National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA)
    • JA Prayer
  • Donate
    • Current Sponsors
  • Contact
    • Upcoming Events
    • Contact Us
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • Lifetime Members Connect!
  • Art Sales