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Who and what are the Arcola Jaycees?The term Jaycee means 'Junior Chamber of Commerce'. The Jaycees are a young person’s volunteer organization that provides leadership training through Community, individual and management development. The purpose of the Arcola Jaycees is to offer young people the opportunity to develop and enhance their personal development and leadership skills through community service. We are the organization of choice for men and woman 21 - 40 years of age. What's so great about being a Jaycee?Help to make a difference in your community. You will learn organizational, communication, teamwork and leadership skills that could help you advance at work. Make new friends throughout the Junior Chamber, local, state, and national. How much time do I have to give?Contribute as much time as you can and want. Some members are very active, yet others can only plan and attend a few select projects a year. Your level of involvement depends on your interests and what you want to get out of your membership. Are children welcome?Absolutely - Members bring their children to many of our projects and meetings. They even help operate some projects. Children play a major part in what the Jaycees do. What do I have to gain by joining the Jaycees?There are many things to gain from your Jaycee
experience. Probably the most positive aspect in becoming a
Jaycee is that you will have the opportunity to meet new
people, make new friends and establish excellent business
contacts in the local community. What projects do the Arcola Jaycees operate?Check some of them out here……… http://www.arcolajaycees.com/projects.htm Who is responsible for running the Arcola Jaycees?Just like any body of an organization or business, there is a board of directors that sees to the day to day needs of the chapter. These officers are elected every year by members of the chapter. Click here to see the current officers . How much is this going to cost?Annual membership dues for our chapter are $35.00. Your dues help run your local chapter, as well as the State, National and International organizations. Membership dues are not tax deductible as a charitable donation. OK, so how do I become a Jaycee?To get a membership application, you can apply on-line , contact us at our P.O. Box, or if you already know a current member you can talk to them and they will help you. |
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