united states junior chamber individual area of opportunity annual meeting 2005 boston, ma, usa

United States Junior Chamber Individual Area of Opportunity

Annual Meeting 2005Boston, MA, USA

Tuckahoe Jaycees, Virginia

• Membership– January Base 67 (ACS is 40)– Chapter Division IV

• Community– 5,000 / Population Division 3– Suburban

• Chapter founded in 1978• Project

– Tuckahoe University– Personal Development Commission

Tuckahoe University

• Primary Purpose - The primary purpose for this project is to provide members the resources for personal growth.

• Brief Description - Tuckahoe University is a one-day school for Jaycees and non-Jaycees to attend different training and informational sessions. We will provide seven areas of opportunities for people to attend. These include: Resume Building, Easy gift Ideas, Party Planning, Plumbing for the rest of us, Decorating, Business Etiquette and Cooking 101. This event will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2004 from 2 pm to 5 pm. It will be held at Christ United Methodist Church in Richmond, Virginia. It is our hope to run this project twice during the year and offer classes that meet the needs of the members based on feedback and information collected in a survey earlier in the year.

• Karen Gage, Co-Chair and Co-IDVP• Lauren Lightfoot, Co-Chair and Co-IDVP

Tuckahoe University: Impact

• Number of Jaycees Involved: 15• Number of non-Jaycees Involved: 1• Number of Community Organizations Involved:

– 1 – Virginia Jaycees– 7 different chapters attended

• Amount of money raised: $75 income from Cooking workshop and Gift workshop to go towards expenses

• Total Project budget: $94.12• Man hours: Countless hours went into the creating of

the idea and putting it together – lining up presenters

• Number of new members recruited: 1

Tuckahoe University: Impact

• Individual Impact: Those that attended Tuckahoe University had the opportunity to learn new things, learn skills and information that will help them both personally and professionally. They also had the opportunity to meet new people…fellow Jaycees. There was also the opportunity for personal and professional networking.

• Chapter Impact: The Tuckahoe Jaycees benefited because we ran a project that a variety of people attended. It was a project that was looked upon in a very positive nature by the State Board. It was stated that the State Board is interested in running something similar on a state level within the next year.

• Community Impact: The impact on the community by this project is in an indirect manner. All of those that attended learned many new things that they can in turn share with others that they know. Through the sharing with others the community will be positively influenced.

Tuckahoe University: Substantiation

The class applauds Diane Sondor after giving her Business/Human Resources dos and don’ts

Trish Tyler talks about Business Etiquette


Past President Michael Gage teaches the class some easy recipes from Pampered Chef

Barbeque Beef Bundles- quick, easy and yummy


Jason Maclauchlan gives folks a lesson in plumbing

Gift making using Stampin Up Products

Tuckahoe University: Recommendations

– Contact presenters a day or two prior to event to ensure attendance

– Send out postcards in addition to electronic media to increase attendance

– Place an ad in a local newspaper to encourage community support and involvement

– Place an ad in the church bulletin inviting church members and thanking them for use of the church facility

– Charge $1 or $5 per person as an overall fee that way you could break even if not asking for chapter money

– Have community businesses donate food or teachers to offset cost of some more materials for event

Thank you!

• This project won:– 1st place, Personal Development Commission,

Chapter Division IV– 4th place, Personal Development Commission,

Sweepstakes

• Any questions?

Boone County, Kentucky

• Membership– January Base: 63 / Chapter Division: V

• Community– Size/Population/Census: 57,500/Pop. Division: 6– Type: Suburban (Greater Cincinnati area)


– Community Prayer Breakfast– Commission: Personal Development

Community Prayer Breakfast

• Primary Purpose: Host Prayer Breakfast recognizing local clergy during Christmastime

• Brief Description: Partner with another professional community group to bring guest speaker to the community to reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas holiday. Local clergy are invited free of charge to recognize their spiritual guidance to the community.

• Date(s) Run: Saturday morning, December 6

• Project Chairperson: Erica Monk– Committee: Lois Evans, Brett Gaspard, Brandi Wilmink– Louise Hozeska, IDVP, Supervising Officer

Community Prayer Breakfast: Impact

• Number of Jaycees Involved: 30• Number of non-Jaycees Involved: 65• Number of Community Organizations Involved: 2 (Jaycees &

BCBM)• Amount of money raised: $1750• Total Project budget: $3500• Man hours: 50 hours• Number of new members recruited: 1• Public Relations: 3 Newspapers and local cable access• Sponsorships: 8 sponsors @$200 each (pays for clergy to

attend breakfast free of charge). Sponsors receive 2 free admissions and advertising in program book.

• Program Book: Christmas Carols, Bios, Info about Jaycees, sponsors

Community Prayer Breakfast: Impact

• Speakers – local radio personalities, national celebrities (Rodger Bingham, Survivor), professional sports personalities (Doug Pelfrey, Cincinnati Bengals), college sports celebrities, nationally recognized religious artist, etc. Anyone who will draw a crowd!

• Invitees – all elected officials (city, county, state & national), Jaycees across state, other civic groups, local business leaders, past attendees, clergy.

• Program:– Welcome (recognize sponsors & clergy), Invocation &

Breakfast– Christmas Carols & Speaker– Christmas Story (Makes everyone cry!)– Closing Remarks & Benediction

Community Prayer Breakfast: Substantiation

Committee Member Brett Gaspard delivers welcome Keynote speaker delivers inspirational message

Vocalist Gary Greisser leads crowd in Christmas Carols Display of speaker’s religious artwork

Community Prayer Breakfast: Substantiation

All of the Jaycees in attendance – Senators, new members, state & national officers

Community Prayer Breakfast: Recommendations

• Speaker that draws a crowd• Partner with other groups to increase attendance• Centralized location• Solicit sponsors early• Reasonable price – sponsors are key• Clergy, Clergy, Clergy• Secure location, date and speaker 8 months in

advance• Invitations go out 1 month ahead• Well recognized singer • Do it every year – you will get a following• Share your holiday cheer – go Christmas Caroling at

a local nursing home.

Thank you!

• This project won:– 1st place, Personal Development Commission,

Chapter Division V– 3rd place, Personal Development Commission,

Sweepstakes

• Any questions?

Raleigh, North Carolina

• Membership– 2004 January Base 255 – Chapter Division 8

• Community– Raleigh’s population is 320,000 and growing

rapidly Population Division 8– Urban


– Year End Installation Banquet– Chapter Activities

Year End Installation Banquet

• Primary Purpose: To recognize and celebrate successful achievements for 2004 with fellow Jaycees and their guests at a Year End Banquet and Holiday Party.

• Brief Description: At the banquet, we recognize and award outstanding service and leadership with the presentation of awards to our members. We also formally administer the oaths of office for the 2005 Board of Directors. Once the Banquet is wrapped up, we invite all of our members and guests to dance the night away, reminisce as we watch a slide show from 2004, and enjoy the holiday party.

• Date(s) Run: December 17, 2004• Project Chairperson

– Melissa Taylor

Year End Installation Banquet: Impact

• Number of Jaycees Involved: 77• Number of non-Jaycees Involved: 5• Number of Community Organizations Involved: 0• Amount of money raised: $0• Total Project budget: $5,560• Man hours: 40 hours• Number of new members recruited: 0• Impact On Chapter: During this banquet we swear in

next year’s incoming Board of directors and recognize the success of individuals who have contributed to the Chapter in the past year.

Year End Installation Banquet: Impact

Impact on Individual Members: The project rewarded members for all the hard work they’ve done this year. Project Chairs were recognized by the Vice Presidents for their dedication to our projects. Members were reminded that their efforts, big or small, help our chapter, and that we appreciate them all. Sixteen members were given awards, which was a result of their dedication to the chapter.

Impact on Community: When you recognize people for their hard work and dedication to the community it only encourages them and others to continue to work for their cause. The true reward is not receiving a plaque or certificate, but rather the reward of witnessing the difference each of us makes in our community with each project we run.

Year End Installation Banquet: Substantiation

2005 Board of Directors

Current President Allison offers Words of Wisdom to Incoming President Jeff

Year End Installation Banquet: Substantiation

Members Enjoying the Night!

Year End Installation Banquet: Recommendations

• In order to make this event more affordable for all of our members; the Chapter subsidized the cost of the Banquet tickets. Lowering the price for both events to $25, or just the dance for the cost of $15.00. There is an additional $5 fee for guests. This encouraged more members to attend than in the past.

• Reserve your location EARLY! A Saturday night for the party is preferable, but those are the first nights to fill up at banquet halls. Also, if have the event at a hotel, negotiate with them to get a room or suite at a discount rate.

• Line up a photographer (chapter member who has a good quality camera) to do “formal” pictures at the banquet. Group pictures of the incoming and outgoing VPs and Boards are nice to have for mementos, as well as for the Jaycee archives. Start asking chapter members for pictures for the slide show in early November.

Thank you!

• This project won:– 1st place, Chapter Activities Commission,

Chapter Division VIII– 2nd place, Chapter Activities Commission,

Sweepstakes

• Any questions?

Salisbury, MD

• Membership– January Base (83) / Chapter Division V

• Community– Population 40,000 / Population Division 6– Type: Suburban


– New Member Orientation– Commission: Membership Growth, Retention &

New Chapters

New Member Orientation

• Primary Purpose - To hold 12 new member orientations during the 2004 Administrative year.

• Brief Description - The main goal of new member orientations is to educate new members about the Jaycees, including the history of the organization and the organizational structure of the local chapter.

• Date(s) - The event was run on the third Thursday of each month in 2004

• Project Chairperson: Melanie Pepper– Project committee members

Mike Liang, Membership DirectorLesley Staffeldt, Communications Director

– Supervising Chapter Officer• Chapter President, Kristen Harrington

New Member Orientation: Impact• Number of Jaycees Involved: 44

• 25 New Members• 8 Board Members• 3 Guest Speakers (Past Presidents)• 7 Chapter members, longer than 1 year

• Number of non-Jaycees Involved: 1* 1 Chamber of Commerce Director (Facility)

• Number of Community Organizations Involved: 1* Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

• Amount of money raised: $0• Total Project budget: $300.00• Man hours: 167• Number of new members recruited: 3

– This number reflects only those that joined at the events, and is not reflective of any joining prior or post event

[New Member Orientation]: Substantiation

• Goals/Results :– Goal A: To Hold 12 New Member Orientations Result: Goal met by 91% 11 out of 12 were held– Goal B: To have every new member attend an

orientation.Result: Goal met by 100% 25/25 Attended

– Goal C: To have 6 guest speakers. Result: Goal met by 50% 3 Guest Speakers – Goal D: To have all new members enroll in

Springboard and Degrees Program.Result:This goal was not met. Plan was to have a separate Degrees workshop night and this goal was unfortunately not met.

New Member Orientation: Photos

New Member Orientation: Recommendations

Recommendations: – Keep orientation packet up to date and relevant– Contact each board member/encourage

participation– Call each new member and personally invite– Encourage prospective members to swear in at

orientation– Encourage Enrollment in Springboard and Degrees

as part of application and orientation process– Do not limit orientations to new members, ensure

that prospective members are invited

Thank you!

• This project won:– 3rd place, Membership Growth, Retention &

New Chapters Commission, Chapter Division V

• Any questions?

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