- What are the Jaycees?
Young adults (18-40) of any race, creed, or color.
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A group dedicated to community improvement and personal betterment.
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A stimulus to community spirit.
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A group that will readily accept the challenge of a difficult community project.
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International in scope - there are chapters in over 100 countries and territories.
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Recognized by government and business leaders at every level as an organization which develops new community leaders through constructive action.
Put simply, we are the organization of choice for men and woman
18 - 40 years of age who want the best opportunities for leadership development, volunteerism and community service.
The Junior Chamber (Jaycees) organization is a constructive action organization of young persons who devote a portion of their time to community service in
the public interest, developing young persons as leaders of their community. (Taken from The
U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce Bylaws and Policy Manual.) Offered are activities in three
development areas:
Individual Development
Community Development
Management Development
The Jaycees offer you and every young person the following opportunities:
Friendship:
In the Jaycees, you become part of the sharpest group of young people in town and no matter where you might be transferred or move, there is a nearby Jaycee chapter, a ready circle of friends. People
who believe, as you do, in taking action to improve the world around them.
Service:
Your work in the Jaycees will make you a valued citizen because of your contributions in
service; working to help youth, the needy, and the neglected. You are working to build a
community that is more than just a place to earn a living.
Self Improvement:
Through the years, Jaycee leadership training has guided thousands of young people into better jobs and more
secure social lives. In Jaycees, you gain experience in public speaking, organizing your
thoughts more effectively, and expressing them more confidently. You learn to organize your work, making more effective
use of your time, on the job and off. You learn to work with people and to get people to work
with and for you.
Career Advancement:
Being a Jaycee implies to your employer(s) and others that
you are ambitious and enthusiastic, ready to tackle any job and assume any responsibility.
As a Jaycee, you assume responsibilities usually entrusted to older, more experienced people.
When advancement opportunities arise, you will be prepared for them.
Community Recognition:
In Jaycee activities, you become known to civic and business leaders in your community. You
work with other groups and leading citizens in a variety of prestigious projects. You will be
working with today's leaders for a better future for you and your community.
Do You Want . . .
to make a measurable difference in your
community, state or nation?
Do You Want . . .
to gain leadership skills to propel yourself
up life's ladder?
Do You Want . . .
to expand your circle of social and business
contacts?
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Why Jaycees?
Sure we all want to get ahead
in life, but where would America be without volunteers? From a blood
drive in a small town, to projects like giant stops on the PGA tour,
Jaycees are volunteering.
Members also
participate in personal training seminars that would cost hundreds
of dollars if you had to pay.
What is the purpose?
To offer people ages 21-39
opportunities through leadership training, community service and
personal growth.
How much time do I have to commit?
Dedicate as much
time and effort as you want. Of course, your return on investment
will depend greatly on what you want out of your membership and how
much time you put into it.
How much does it cost to join?
Each chapter sets
its own dues rate. The amount is very reasonable considering the
yield you'll receive. Your dues help run your local chapter, as well
as the State, National and International organizations.
Is there more than my chapter?
When you become a
member, you're automatically eligible to reap the benefits of
belonging to your local chapter, the local region Jaycees, the
Illinois Jaycees, the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and
Junior Chamber International.
After I join, then what?
It depends on you;
there are many diversified activity areas. After you join, all that
remains is for you to involve yourself in whatever areas stimulate
your interests. If there is something that interests you that the
local Jaycees don't do, then we want you to propose a project. Your
local chapter, region, state and national Jaycees organizations are
continuously improving their programming to better fulfill the needs
of the community and the varied interests of all our members.
I'M READY, HOW DO I
JOIN?
To find the
closest chapter to your work or home and complete a membership
application, email
the Webmaster or On-Line Form coming soon.
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How
can an employer benefit from his employee's Jaycee membership?
Jaycees learn to set goals
and reach them through projects. If the goals are not attainable, the
employee learns in a non-career, non-threatening organization how to set
more realistic ones. If the goals are attainable and a project is
successful, each Jaycee will see ways to improve the program.
Jaycees learn to work
together as a team. Teamwork is very important in our organization,
because we have many different types of people with many different
backgrounds all working toward similar goals.
Jaycees learn personnel
administration and motivation. Because we are a non-profit volunteer
organization, there is no built-in "incentive" for members to
participate. Chairpersons and officers learn how to make working together
easy for the membership and learn to closely define and communicate goals.
In addition to the above
three items, Jaycees incorporate many management skills and techniques
which assist them in their careers and improve them as employees.
These include planning, budgeting, goal-setting, prioritizing, time
management, motivation, assertiveness training and communication skills.
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