FLORIDA
SPAC
The Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee has been the advocacy
arm of the Junior Leagues of Florida for nearly 40 years, monitoring the state legislative process and addressing
issues of political importance to the members of the Junior Leagues. The Junior Leagues of Florida have weighed in on various topics, including bicycle helmets
for children under 16, the Environmental Growth Management Act of 1995, the '911' Emergency Medical System, child
abuse, domestic violence, juvenile justice, and education.
The State of Florida boasts 24 Junior Leagues, with combined membership of over 11,000
women. Each Florida Junior League that chooses to participate in the advocacy process sends delegates to state
meetings and conferences throughout the year to research and debate the issues of the day.
During
the 2010-2011 year, Florida SPAC increased active, dues-paying membership to 20 Leagues (out of 24) across Florida. The additional
four leagues that are not dues-paying have been kept fully in the loop, and have partnered with us to work with legislators
in their area when needed. We also welcomed, in addition to the 20 leagues, a Junior Service League in Panama City.
Participating
Leagues (click link to visit site)
Junior League of Tampa
Junior League of Boca Raton
Junior League of Central and North Brevard
Junior League of South Brevard
Junior League of Greater Lakeland
Junior League of Manatee County
Junior League of Martin County
Junior League of Miami
Junior League of the Palm Beaches
Junior League of Greater Orlando
Junior League of Tallahassee
Junior League of Daytona Beach
Junior League of Jacksonville
Junior League of Sarasota
Junior League of Fort Myers
Junior League of St. Petersburg
Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin
Junior League of Pensacola
Junior League of Gainesville
Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale