Transcript New Member Orientation

New Member
Orientation
To The United States Junior Chamber
&
The Fremont Junior Chamber (Jaycees)
Ground Rules
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If you need to, please do!
There is no such thing as a dumb
question, ask it!
One conversation at a time!
Why Attend a
New Member Orientation?
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To be introduced to the organization
To gain the knowledge of the Local,
State, National, and International
Organization
What Name(s)
Do We Go By?
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The United States Junior Chamber
or The United States Jaycees
The Nebraska Junior Chamber or
The Nebraska Jaycees
The Fremont Junior Chamber or
The Fremont Jaycees
Vision
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To Become….
The organization of choice for
young people, providing direction
and leadership to our communities
The Mission
Statement
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To provide young people the
opportunity to develop personal and
leadership skills through local
community service and
organizational involvement while
expanding the Jaycee movement
When Did The Jaycees
Organization Begin?
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In 1920
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Founded by Henry Giessenbier
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In St. Louis, Missouri
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Began as the Herculaneum Dance Club
The U.S. Jaycees
History
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1920’s:
1923: The Get Out The Vote program was the first Jaycee
program to receive National endorsement
1927: Jaycee Charles Lindburg made the first solo flight between
New York and Paris. The Jaycees worked with Lindburg to develop
the U.S. Air Mail Service
More History….
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1930’s:
1936: The National Wildlife Federation is established with the
guidance of the USJC
1938: The USJC name the Ten Outstanding Young Men
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1940’s:
1946: USJC established permanent headquarters in Tulsa
Oklahoma
1947: The adoption of the Jaycee Creed
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1950’s:
1954: The first Outstanding Young Farmer program was held
1959: The Jaycees supported statehood for Alaska and Hawaii
gained statehood the following year due to Jaycee effort
More History….
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1960’s:
1961: The First Governmental Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS)
was held
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1970’s:
1972: Operation Identification Program to combat burglaries and
aid in crime prevention efforts
1972: Operation Red Ball 5 million stickers were distributed to
reduce fire fatalities
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1980’s:
1984: By law change admitted women as full and regular
members
1985: The U.S. Jaycees endorsed the Campaign for Liberty
program, for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty
Our History
Continues….
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1990’s:
1993: The Jaycees Against Youth Smoking (JAYS) program was
adopted
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2000’s:
2000: First female elected National President
2001: Name changes to The United States Junior Chamber
2004: Bylaw change established membership age
as 18 - 40
When I join the local
chapter, what else do
I become a member of?
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You become a member of the Fremont
Jaycees
You are also a member of the Nebraska
Jaycees
You are also a member of The United States
Junior Chamber
You are also a member of Junior Chamber
International (JCI)
State History
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State Organization established in
1927.
The State Headquarters are located
wherever the President resides—
North Platte
There are 28 chapters located
throughout our state
Nebraska Priority Projects /
Programs
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State sports competitions—Super
Shooters; Pitch, Hit & Run; Punt,
Pass & Kick. Also supports
Outstanding Young Farmer; Ten
Outstanding Young Americans; JAYS;
Relay for Life; Family Talk
The Fremont History
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Chartered in 1936.
The impact that our chapter has had
on our community is offering youth
sports competitions and skills
development; provide fundraising
efforts for those less fortunate; provide
a better leader in today’s workplace.
Our Chapter
Today
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Is constantly improving with
members like you! We are involved
in community, individual and
international activities that
ultimately accomplishes our
mission.
Organizational
Structure
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President
Chairman of the Board
Management VP
Individual VP
Membership VP
Community VP
State Director
Director
Secretary
Treasurer
The Business Area of
Opportunity
Projects that deal with Marketing
and Public Relations, Strategic
Planning, Financial Management,
and Business Opportunities
The Individual Area of
Opportunity
Projects that deal with Personal
Development, Professional
Development, Membership
Retention, Membership Growth,
New Chapter Development, and
Chapter Activities
The Community Area of
Opportunity
Projects that deal with Community
Service, Community Fundraising,
Government & Civic Involvement,
and Children & Youth
The International Area of
Opportunity
Projects that deal with State,
National, and International Junior
Chamber Involvement and
International Involvement
The Chairman’s
Planning Guide (CPG)
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What is this?
This is a business plan that covers every
aspect of running a project
The CPG includes goal setting, manpower
assignments, budgeting, devising a time line,
and the evaluation of a project
We, the Jaycees, are the only organization
that has this tool, that created this tool, and
that use this tool!
Goals for the Future
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Fundraise $2500 to give back to the community
Work with Diverse Age Groups
Conduct all State sponsored sports competitions
Offer 18 individual development projects
Continue Chamber Membership and participate in
activities
Host State sports competition
Orientate all new members
Conduct JAYS and Family Talk programs
How you can
get involved….
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Participate in the Springboard &
Degrees Programs
Sign up to volunteer at projects
Ask chairman what you can help with
on their project
Remember….
You get as much personal &
professional growth from this
organization that you want by
your involvement in our
organization
A couple of final
thoughts….
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You get as much out of this
organization as you put into it!
Come when you can,
leave when you have to!
Questions?
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Any questions that you have
about our organization?
For More
Information
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You can go to the national website at
www.usjaycees.org
You can go to the state website at
www.nejaycee.org
You can go to the local chapter website
at www.fremontnejaycees.org
THANK YOU!
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For attending this New Member
Orientation
Your participation in our organization
is what makes us successful!