New Member Orientation Prepared by Chrystal Ramsay August 2012

1.Names and Associations 2.Jaycee Vision, Mission, and Creed 3.Jaycee History 4.Chapter Structure 5.Plan of Action and Areas of Opportunity 6.Chairman’s Planning Guide (CPG) 7.National Programs and Partners 8.Member Benefits New Member Orientation Topics

Names and Associations

Names An individual member of the organization is called a JAYCEE Chapters and state organizations can go by one of the following names: Any-town Jaycees Any-town Junior Chamber JCI Any-town

Associations As a JAYCEE, you are a member of the following: Your Local Chapter: Any-town Jaycees / Any-town Junior Chamber / JCI Any-town Your State Organization Any-state Jaycees / Any-state Junior Chamber / JCI Any-state The National Organization United States Jaycees OR United States Junior Chamber The International Organization Junior Chamber International (JCI)

Jaycee Vision, Mission, and Creed

United States Jaycee Vision To be the leading global network of active young citizens.

United States Jaycee Mission To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

Jaycee Creed We Believe: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; That government should be of laws rather than of men; That earth's great treasure lies in human personality; And that service to humanity is the best work of life.

Jaycee History

Founded in 1920 by Henry Geissenbier in St. Louis, Missouri Began as the “Herculaneum Dance Club”

Jaycee History Jaycees have played a role throughout the history of the United States. The following are just some of the key dates in our organizational history: 1923: The “Get Out the Vote” program was the first Jaycee program to receive National endorsement. 1927: Jaycee Charles Lindbergh made the first solo flight between New York and Paris. The Jaycees worked with Lindbergh to develop the U.S. Air Mail Service. 1936: The National Wildlife Federation is established with the guidance of the USJC

Jaycee History 1938: The USJC named the Ten Outstanding Young Men, a program later named Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) 1946: USJC established permanent headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma 1947: The Jaycee Creed was adopted 1954: The first Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) program was held 1959: The Jaycees supported statehood for Alaska and Hawaii gained statehood the following year with Jaycee support and effort

Jaycee History 1961: The first Governmental Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS) was held 1972: Operation Identification Program to combat burglaries and aid in crime prevention efforts was established 1972: Through Operation Red Ball, five million stickers were distributed to reduce fire fatalities 1984: The USJC Bylaws were changed to admit women as full and regular members previously only auxiliary members)

Jaycee History 1985: The USJC endorsed the Campaign for Liberty program for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty 1993: The Jaycees Against Youth Smoking (JAYS) program was adopted 2000: The USJC adopted their first female president 2001: The name was changed from Junior Chamber of Commerce to Junior Chamber 2004: USJC Bylaw was changed to allow members aged 18-40

Chapter Structure

The Membership President Vice PresidentsOther Board Members Directors Chairmen The Membership Committee Members

Plan of Action and Areas of Opportunity

Plan of Action A Plan of Action is your “Chapter Plan” for the year. It is the document that each new Chapter Board of Directors works on together to determine the chapter’s: Strengths Weaknesses Community Needs (SURVEY) Member Needs (SURVEY) Goals by Area of Opportunity Chapter Budget for the Year

Areas of Opportunity Areas of Opportunity provide a way to break down projects and programs and ensure that the chapter is well-rounded. The Areas are: Business Individual Community International

Areas of Opportunity: Business The Business Area of Opportunity include projects that deal with marketing, public relations, strategic planning, and financial Management. Examples of these type of projects are: Art Auction to raise money for the Chapter Writing Press Releases Planning Meetings

Areas of Opportunity: Individual The Individual Area of Opportunity include projects that deal with Personal Development, Professional Development, Membership Retention, Membership Growth, New Chapter Development, and Chapter Activities. Examples of these type of projects are: Public Speaking Writing Resumes Happy Hour Socials

Areas of Opportunity: Community The Community Area of Opportunity include projects that deal with Community Service, Community Fundraising, Government & Civic Involvement, and Children & Youth. Examples of these type of projects are: Holiday Food Baskets Toy Drives Attending Local Government Meetings

Areas of Opportunity: International The International Area of Opportunity include projects that deal with State, National, and International Junior Chamber Involvement and International Involvement. Examples of these type of projects are: Outstanding Young “Any-stater” Governmental Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS)

Chairman’s Planning Guide

Chairman’s Planning Guide (CPG) A CPG is a Business Plan that covers every aspect of running a project A CPG includes goal setting, manpower assignments, budgeting, schedule development and project evaluation to make it better the next time Jaycees created this tool and use this tool to develop young leaders and better projects It sounds like the dreaded “paperwork” but this is WORTH IT!!

Chairman’s Planning Guide (CPG) Before you start the project you want to think it through – answer the first seven (7) questions to do this: 1.Primary Purpose: the one thing you want to accomplish! No if, and, or buts! 2.Brief Description: Tell the story (who, what, where, when, why, does the chapter have any history about this project) List your SMART Goals: Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely 3.Manpower Assignments: Who is doing what?

Project Planning Guide (PPG) First seven (7) questions continued: 4.Materials, Supplies, Resources: what do you need and where are you getting it from 5.Problems and Solutions: Think about what could go wrong before it happens and what you would do if it happens 6.Budget: The income and the expense must balance! 7.Specific Steps: Create your timeline to get everything done!

Project Planning Guide (PPG) After you are done the project, answer the final three (3) questions so that the next Chairperson can learn from you and keep building it better: 8.Record any Revisions: what changed along the way and why 9.Solutions or Recommendations for the Future: If you had to do it all over again how would you do it better 10.Measureable Result for each goal: What percent complete of the goals from question 2 did you reach? Impact Statements – Individual, Chapter, Community: How did this project impact all of these

National Programs and Partners

National Program: Passport to Leadership This program is designed to provide direction for a brand new member and get them involved immediately. This program, also called “Degrees” is set up in three phases to help the member get the most out of their membership: Phase I: Involvement (Degrees 1-3) Phase II: Experience (Degrees 4-6) Phase III: Leadership (Degrees 7-10)

National Program: Passport to Leadership If you are within your FIRST SIX MONTHS OF MEMBERSHIP, you can complete the “LEADERboard” program which is one set of requirements that, when completed within your first six months, springs you to Degree 3 Attend 50% of meetings and/or projects Recite the Jaycee Creed Participate in competition or competition training program Recruit at least one new member Serve as an active member on a project Attend a new member orientation (this one counts!) Lead the chapter in Pledge of Allegiance or Jaycee Creed Write a CPG on a new project

Member Benefits

As a member, you have many benefits including: Membership to the US Chamber of Commerce Constant Contact Personal and Professional Growth Wireless Program Prescription Drug Benefits AVIS Rental Car New benefits added constantly!!

Learn More about your Membership United States Junior Chamber website And “like” us on Facebook mber

Don’t Forget…. You get out of this organization what you put into it The Jaycees are here to enhance your life, be here when you can, keep other priorities in your life set Get involved!! Attend the Membership Meetings Volunteer at Projects Serve as a Project Chair Attend Socials and Trainings HAVE FUN!!

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