Crown Club
The Junior Auxiliary of Clinton organized the first Crown Club in 1995-1996 with 16 charter members. Each year new members are admitted, not to exceed sixty total members. The Crown Club strives to have equal membership of Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Any resignation from Crown Club is considered permanent.
Objectives and Policies
The objective of the Crown Club shall be to foster interest among its members in the social, economic, educational, civic and cultural conditions about them; to develop leadership and character; to prepare for good citizenship; and to demonstrate the job of caring for others.
The Crown Club of Junior Auxiliary of Clinton shall be an affiliate of the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton, and its policies shall be in harmony with the policies of the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton. All activities and projects of the Crown Club shall be subject to the approval of at least three advisors who shall be active or associate Junior Auxiliary members. These advisors shall be directly responsible to the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton members.
Membership Requirements
A prospective candidate may be considered eligible for membership if she:
* is a female student who has resided in the Clinton school district zone
for at least six months,
* has successfully completed the ninth grade,
* has maintained an 80 overall academic average,
* has completed the required application process, and
* has been approved by the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton.
To maintain membership in good standing a member must:
* attend eight out of the twelve regular meetings held annually,
* pay $35 annual dues by October 1st,
* perform a minimum of twenty-two hours of work with at least sixteen
of these being service hours, and
* maintain an 80 overall academic average.
A Crown Club admissions committee will select the new members. For more information on membership, you can e-mail ccofclinton@gmail.com, messaging us on the Crown Club Facebook page at P.O. Box 593, Clinton MS 39060-0593.
2020-2021 Projects and Fundraisers
Projects and fundraisers are voted on by Crown Club members each year.
Breakfast With Santa
This annual fundraiser provides breakfast and a visit with Santa the morning of the annual City Christmas Parade in December.
July 4th at Traceway Park
Members host a booth at City of Clinton's Fireworks Extravaganza. At this booth, children may have their faces painted and their hair colored. Also, temporary patriotic tattoos are available for children. This is all done for community children free of charge.
JA JumpStart
Crown Club assists Junior Auxiliary with this annual event! Members help move groups of incoming kindergarteners from class to class. They also assist with class activities, supervise play time, and help with snack time.
Haunting of Olde Towne
Each year, the Crown Club assists with the Haunting of Olde Towne - an annual event in Olde Towne Clinton. Responsibilities include passing out candy, manning booths and space jumps, and much more!
Baked Goods
Each month, members sign up to prepare and bring baked goods to our meeting. After the meeting, members travel to one the city's four fire stations or to our police station downtown to deliver baked goods. We share these with our first responders as a sign of appreciation for all that they do!
Distinguished Young Woman Tea
An elegant tea is hosted annually by the Crown Club for Clinton's Distinguished Young Woman Contestants, their mothers and "little sisters".
Easter Egg Hunt
The Crown Club supports this Junior Auxiliary and City of Clinton joint event by painting faces, hiding eggs, wearing costumes and more.
Objectives and Policies
The objective of the Crown Club shall be to foster interest among its members in the social, economic, educational, civic and cultural conditions about them; to develop leadership and character; to prepare for good citizenship; and to demonstrate the job of caring for others.
The Crown Club of Junior Auxiliary of Clinton shall be an affiliate of the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton, and its policies shall be in harmony with the policies of the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton. All activities and projects of the Crown Club shall be subject to the approval of at least three advisors who shall be active or associate Junior Auxiliary members. These advisors shall be directly responsible to the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton members.
Membership Requirements
A prospective candidate may be considered eligible for membership if she:
* is a female student who has resided in the Clinton school district zone
for at least six months,
* has successfully completed the ninth grade,
* has maintained an 80 overall academic average,
* has completed the required application process, and
* has been approved by the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton.
To maintain membership in good standing a member must:
* attend eight out of the twelve regular meetings held annually,
* pay $35 annual dues by October 1st,
* perform a minimum of twenty-two hours of work with at least sixteen
of these being service hours, and
* maintain an 80 overall academic average.
A Crown Club admissions committee will select the new members. For more information on membership, you can e-mail ccofclinton@gmail.com, messaging us on the Crown Club Facebook page at P.O. Box 593, Clinton MS 39060-0593.
2020-2021 Projects and Fundraisers
Projects and fundraisers are voted on by Crown Club members each year.
Breakfast With Santa
This annual fundraiser provides breakfast and a visit with Santa the morning of the annual City Christmas Parade in December.
July 4th at Traceway Park
Members host a booth at City of Clinton's Fireworks Extravaganza. At this booth, children may have their faces painted and their hair colored. Also, temporary patriotic tattoos are available for children. This is all done for community children free of charge.
JA JumpStart
Crown Club assists Junior Auxiliary with this annual event! Members help move groups of incoming kindergarteners from class to class. They also assist with class activities, supervise play time, and help with snack time.
Haunting of Olde Towne
Each year, the Crown Club assists with the Haunting of Olde Towne - an annual event in Olde Towne Clinton. Responsibilities include passing out candy, manning booths and space jumps, and much more!
Baked Goods
Each month, members sign up to prepare and bring baked goods to our meeting. After the meeting, members travel to one the city's four fire stations or to our police station downtown to deliver baked goods. We share these with our first responders as a sign of appreciation for all that they do!
Distinguished Young Woman Tea
An elegant tea is hosted annually by the Crown Club for Clinton's Distinguished Young Woman Contestants, their mothers and "little sisters".
Easter Egg Hunt
The Crown Club supports this Junior Auxiliary and City of Clinton joint event by painting faces, hiding eggs, wearing costumes and more.