In 1948, our first National President Dorothy Wright initiated Jack and Jill Day as a day for families to come together after the summer break. Every September, chapters must organize a family activity that brings all members together. This day marks the end of summer and the start of the program year, providing Jack and Jill’s families with an opportunity to socialize and recreate. Additionally, we honor Carole Robertson, a member of her local Jack and Jill teen group in Birmingham, Alabama, who died at the age of 14 during the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15, 1963. On this day, we remember her and recognize her mother, the regional director for the Southeastern region.
