Q: What is a beautillion?

A: The West Suburban Chicago chapter of Jack and Jill of America’s beautillion is a leadership experience, geared towards young men of African descent, designed to cultivate and encourage personal and academic excellence and civic engagement.
 

Q: Who may participate?

A: Young men who are juniors or seniors in high school during the 2023-2024 school year, are of high moral character, and have a 2.5 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
 

Q: What is the time commitment for participants?

A: Beaus need to be available Sunday afternoons from 1:30pm-3:30pm beginning January 14, 2024.
 

Q: How much is the participation fee?

A: The non-refundable participation fee is $600. Upon notification of acceptance a $300 deposit is due by November 19, 2023. The remaining $300 balance is due by December 2, 2023.
 

Q: What does the participation fee cover?

A: The participation fee covers the choreographer, videographer, photographer, souvenir journal portraits, souvenir journal, beau social outing and community service activity, ballroom dance instruction, workshops, invitations, and orientation.
 

Q: What is the fundraising minimum for each beau?

A: There is a minimum of $2,000, which may include souvenir journal pages and all donations received on behalf of the beau. Beau families must also purchase a table of 10, at $125 per dinner ticket, for $1,250.
 

Q: Are there any other financial responsibilities?

A: Tuxedo rental & additional photos (by choice)
 

Q: Why should a young man participate?

A: Lifelong friendships, educational workshops, dance instruction, exposure to various career paths, an introduction to philanthropy, and exposure to influential and successful black men are but a few of the reasons a young man should participate.