The Spectacular Stone Mountain Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. began with a group of nine dynamic women seeking to continue the rich legacy of Jack and Jill of America with their children. The mothers sought to provide their children with an opportunity to learn about their heritage, make lasting friendships, and share wholesome and enriching experiences. These mothers first convened on February 2, 1985, at the home of Mother Imogene Alexander, for the purpose of establishing a new chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
In March 1986, Mother Dee Taylor was elected the 1st Chapter President, and 12 officers were elected to provide leadership for the Interest Group and Chartered Chapter. Twenty-six mothers carried the Stone Mountain Interest Group through its first year. The Interest Group earned provisional status on July 23, 1986, and received a unanimous vote at the National Convention in Norfolk, VA, that same year. Following over a year of dedication as an official interest group, the Stone Mountain Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was installed on September 20, 1986, becoming the third chapter established in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Today, the Stone Mountain Chapter is a dynamic force in the east Metro Atlanta area, boasting over 80 members who are leaders in various industries and communities, including educators, psychologists, physicians, judges, executives, scientists, lawyers, and more. We remain committed to working together to implement impactful programming and uphold our charge: “The Power of Us: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.”
“Our chapter was chartered on September 20, 1986. Since that time, we have grown to a chapter of over 60 mothers and nearly 100 children.”
What We've Achieved
The Stone Mountain Chapter has received awards from all levels of the organization. We received grants from the Jack and Jill of America Foundation in 1992, 1997, and 2002. In 2004, we received the National Outstanding Chapter Programming Award for the 2003-2004 Program Year. At the 2006 National Convention, we were awarded: Outstanding Overall Programming, Outstanding Cultural Programming for our Black History Program, and Best Legislative Practices. In 2010, we were awarded the National Leadership Grant Award. At the 2014 National Convention, the Stone Mountain Chapter was recognized with a Certificate of Excellence in Legislative Programming and was awarded 1 Star for our Chapter Programming. At the 2017 On the Hill, the Stone Mountain Chapter was awarded Second Place in the nation for our Legislative Programming. Our chapter received the Southeastern Region’s Above and Beyond Programming Award during the 2005-2006 program year. At the Southeastern Regional Teen Conferences, the Stone Mountain Chapter has won FIRST PLACE in Chapter Scrapbook in 1994, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; Second Place in 2005, Third Place in 2017 in the Regional Teen Conference Step Show Competition; and Third Place for Attendance in 2015. We placed FIRST at the 2022 Regional Teen Conference Step Show Competition. We also have a number of individual awards received by our teens and mothers over the last 30 years! In 2022, during the 45th National Convention, the Stone Mountain Chapter earned the distinct honor of Five Star Recognition.
