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Q: What does Jaycees (J.C.) stand for?
A: It stands for Junior Chamber. Michigan Jaycees is a
statewide organization, part of the U.S. Jaycees (www.usjaycees.org)
and Jaycees International (www.jci.cc).
We are a professional group of young individuals between
the ages of 21-40.
Q: How much time do I need to put in?
A: It's that old saying, "You get out of it what you put
in." Any amount of time is appreciated and well worth
getting involved. It is
recommended that you attend one
monthly meeting and consider being part of at least one
committee. Every chapter is different,
but we realize your
time is valuable.
Q: What goes on at the monthly meetings?
A: Each chapter has an agenda with all of the different
programs listed. Typically, each officer on the Board of
Directors speaks about
things going on in their specific
area. They talk about upcoming events to get people
interested in attending and helping out.
There is
oftentimes some sort of a social at the end as well.
Contact your local chapter to find out more, including
times and dates.
See the
chapter list to find a chapter in your area.
Q: What is a social?
A: A social is where members can get together just to
network with one another. It is a more relaxed and laid
back time where everyone
is encouraged to just have fun.
There is no meeting or agenda going on at that time.
Q: Why is "recruiting" so important?
A: New members bring in new blood into the organization.
That means new ideas, new energy and enthusiasm. Our
organization is in a
constant state of change. Career
advancement, family commitments, reaching forty--these are
some of the reasons Jaycees typically
leave a particular
chapter. Therefore, it's very important for the
organization to be identifying and recruiting good new
members and
sharing the Jaycee movement.
Q: What does I.D. mean?
A: I.D. stands for Individual Development. This area of
the Jaycees is developed to help enhance your personal and
professional life.
Chapters hold courses, seminars,
mini-courses or full-fledged events which help you to
enhance your skills for business and
personal life.
Q: I don't know very many people in the Jaycees, only the
person who recruited me. How do I get to know others?
A: Almost every member started out the same way. Get
involved in a project, and you'll get to know lots of
members just like you!
There are socials, fundraisers, and
even regional, state and national conventions you can get
involved in with your chapter!
Q: What do you mean by "leadership training"?
A: All aspects of our organization are devoted to
polishing the leadership skills of our members. The
programs and events with which we
are involved generally
mirror "real world" experiences. Jaycees regularly learn
and practice speaking, writing, budgeting, teamwork,
marketing, interpersonal and many other skills which make
them more valuable to their employers and more successful
in life.
Q: Are you a male only organization?
A: No. However, this was the case until the mid 1980's.
Today the Junior Chamber has women as it's leaders at
every level of the
organization.
Q: How do I become a member of the Jaycees?
A: The process is very simple. Fill out a brief
application form, and attend an short orientation. New
members are often times "sworn in",
but this is not a
requirement.
Q: Are there
membership dues?
A: Yes, annual membership dues range from $50 - $70 per
year, depending on services offered by your local
chapter.
Check with your local chapter for membership
investment information.
Q: What is required of
members?
A: There are no set requirements to be a Jaycee. However,
like most organizations, our members get as much out of
being a Jaycee
as they put into it. Attending one meeting
and one project per month is normally a two-four hour
commitment.
Q: How often are meetings held?
A: Our general, membership meetings occur once each month.
Check with your local chapter for details.
Q: After I join, then what?
A: That 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 you are encouraged to
propose a project of your own! 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.
If you have any questions or are
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