New Member Orientation

On Behalf of the President Jennifer J. Ray 95 th President U.S. Junior Chamber Welcome Congratulations on joining thousands of members and millions of alumni around the world Thanks for taking time to learn more about our organization

New Member Orientation Topics About our Organization Member Opportunities and Benefits Available Resources Chapter Structure and Meetings Active Citizen Framework and UN MDGs Projects Partners, Events and Honors Questions

Junior Chamber Who we are…

Junior Chamber International Worldwide community of nearly 200,000 young active citizens and leaders with shared beliefs and purpose Young people ages 18 to 40 Members create positive change in themselves and their community A grassroots network of nearly 5,000 Local Organizations in more than 100 nations U.S. Junior Chamber and Junior Chamber International headquarters are based out of St. Louis

Creating Local and Global Impact Any-town Jaycees Any-town Junior Chamber JCI Any-town Any-state Jaycees Any-state Junior Chamber JCI Any-state United States Junior Chamber United States Jaycees JCI USA

JCI Mission To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change

JCI Vision To be the leading global network of young active citizens

It all began with a dream Founder Henry Giessenbier had a dream that through community involvement young people could become better citizens. He believed in a… “great purpose of fellowship, advancement and everything which would make a good boy a better boy, a good student a more proficient scholar and a good citizen a better citizen…”

Jaycee Organizational History 1915 Young Men’s Progressive Civic Assoc US Junior Chamber 1944 Junior Chamber International 1946 Creed Written by Brownfield Adopted in Women admitted into US Junior Chamber St. Louis Oklahoma Mexico City Ohio

Our Creed (Values) 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 through the years 1923: “Get Out the Vote” Campaign launched to increase voter turnout. 1927: The Jaycees worked with member Charles Lindbergh to develop the U.S. Air Mail Service 1936: With Jaycees guidance, National Wildlife Federation established 1959: With Jaycee support and effort, statehood was granted for Alaska and Hawaii 1972: Operation Red Ball Campaign distributed over five million stickers to reduce fire fatalities 1993: Jaycees Against Youth Smoking (JAYS) Campaign launched to reduce underage smoking Raised Millions of Dollars for MDA, Relay for Life and to purchase land to establish community parks. Visit and Jaycees have played a role throughout the history of the United States.

Member Opportunities and Benefits

Benefits of Being a Jaycee Being Part of a local, national and international organization of young active citizens Civic Engagement Opportunities Project Management Experience Leadership Skill Development Trainings to improve professional and personal skill set Competitions Friendships across the nation and world Available Discounts on hotels, car rentals, insurance, office supplies and more

What’s Expected from Members Be Active Be Committed Be a Contributor Be Efficient Be Dependable

Passport to Civic Leadership Activation tool for members who want to achieve maximum value from their Jaycee membership Completion of the “steps” is called a “degree.” There are a total of 10 degrees to complete Tasks include meeting attendance, participating on a project committee, helping run the Active Citizen Framework and more Skills learned through these activities such as public speaking, business writing or project management, will benefit members professionally More information about the program is in the USJC online library and found on the USJC app for phones

JCI Trainings

Competitions An opportunity to personally develop yourself in a friendly atmosphere Aimed at improving members' skills in the areas of speaking, debating, writing and interviewing More information available at Competitions include: Public Speaking Debating Effective Writing Interview & Portfolio

Available Resources

US Jaycees Website

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Download our Mobile App Search JCI USA in the iPhone and Android app stores Manage your Member Profile Track your Passport to Civic Leadership Progress Includes Mission, vision and more Obtain Account Password Go to Select Setup Login or Reset Password Enter your address that you gave when you joined Instructions will be ed on how to reset your login information Obtain Account Password Go to Select Setup Login or Reset Password Enter your address that you gave when you joined Instructions will be ed on how to reset your login information

Chapter Structure and Meetings

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

Monthly General Membership Meetings Chapter Board Meetings (Typically attended by board) Projects (As scheduled) Membership Nights, Networking events or socials Community Projects Workshops Project Committee Meetings Regional Meetings State meetings/General Assemblies (GA) Calendar of Events

Parliamentary Procedure Ensures: Orderly meetings Opportunities for all to be heard Decisions by the majority Protection of the minority In Brief: A motion is made by stating, “I move that...” Motion should be seconded. Discussion/Debate Meeting Chair should restate the motion Vote is taken Download additional information on

Active Citizenship Framework and UN MDGs

JCI Active Citizen Framework Empowers and activates young people to take ownership of their communities Addresses a root cause of a community challenge identified through a community needs analysis Is formulated through involvement and collaboration of community stakeholders Involves partners from all sectors of society taking united action to create sustainable impact Is monitored throughout the process and evaluated at the end to determine the impact created in the community

Identify a Need Engage Community Stakeholders & Take Action Monitor & Evaluate Measure Determine Root Cause & Develop a Sustainable Solution JCI Active Citizen Framework

Stage 2: Education and Economic Empowerment This stage builds on the foundation of stage 1 to ensure the development of skills and opportunities related to economic growth, employment, gender quality and entrepreneurship. Projects related to MDG 2 and MDG 3 Stage 2: Education and Economic Empowerment This stage builds on the foundation of stage 1 to ensure the development of skills and opportunities related to economic growth, employment, gender quality and entrepreneurship. Projects related to MDG 2 and MDG 3 Stage 3: Sustainability Projects in stage 3 will prepare a community to maintain its successes by educating businesses and the public about their role in all types of sustainability. Projects related to MDG 7 and MDG 8 Stage 3: Sustainability Projects in stage 3 will prepare a community to maintain its successes by educating businesses and the public about their role in all types of sustainability. Projects related to MDG 7 and MDG 8 Stage 1: Health and Wellness Projects related to this stage will address barriers that stand between citizens and healthy lives Projects related to MDG 1, MDG 5, and MDG 6 Stage 1: Health and Wellness Projects related to this stage will address barriers that stand between citizens and healthy lives Projects related to MDG 1, MDG 5, and MDG 6 JCI Active Citizen Framework

UN Millennium Development Goals Global priority goals through 2015

Will replace UN MDGs in 2016 Next set of global priority goals for UN Sustainable Development Goals

Projects

Project Management Guide (PMG) A Business Plan that covers every aspect of running a project to help plan a successful project. Includes: Goal setting Manpower needs/resources Contingency planning Budgeting Schedule development Project evaluation and recommendations Formerly known as Chairman’s Planning Guide (CPG)

Before you start the project, utilize the PMG to help plan the project by answering the first 7 questions. 1.Primary Purpose: Develop a concise statement of the need the project will address. States the one thing you want to accomplish 2.Project Overview: Give a brief description of the proposed project. Describe project benefits and list specific and measurable goals for the project. Project Management Guide (PMG)

3.Steps to Implementation: List the specific steps to bring this project to a successful completion, showing the planned dates for each step, and the person or people responsible for each step 4.Critical Contacts: List all of the contact information for the critical people who will make this project happen 5.Materials, Supplies, Resources: What do you need and where are you getting it from 6.Budget: List the sources of income and expenses. They must balance! 7.Problems and Solutions: Think about what could go wrong before it happens and what you would do if it happens Project Management Guide (PMG)

After you finish the project, answer the final 3 questions so that the next Chairperson can learn from you and keep building it better: 8.Solutions or Recommendations for the Future: If you had to do it all over again, how would you do it better 9.Measureable Results for each Goal: Measure completion of your original goals from Project Summary: What is your “WOW” statement about the project Project Benefit: How did this project benefit or impact individuals, the chapter, and the community Project Management Guide (PMG)

10. Appendices: Attach everything the next person would need including financial statements, contract agreements, pictures, press releases Completed PMGs can be submitted for region and state recognition for project success within 60 days from completion of the project. Download the Project Management Guide from Project Management Guide (PMG)

Programs, Partners, Events & Honors

National Programs Passport to Civic Leadership Civic Leadership Certification Shoot for Success TOYA Junior Chamber Youth Adopt a School

Ten Outstanding Young Americans Recognizes and honors ten Americans who exemplify the best attributes of the nation's young people each year since 1939 Held in conjunction with National Convention Past recipients include: John F. Kennedy, Gerald R. Ford, Ann Bancroft, Gale Sayers, Elvis Presley, Dan Quayle, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Larry Holmes, Bill Clinton, Captain Scott O’Grady and NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner

National Partners & Affiliates

JCI Partners

2015 US Events State Conventions Check with your local chapter Includes: Training & Awards Leadership Training University Offered in January and Early February each year Training for incoming local chapter officers hosted by National Officers National Meetings March 26-28, 2015: Nashville, Tennessee September 24-26, 2015: Houston, Texas Includes: Training, Awards, General Sessions, Meetings & TOYA JCI USA National Summit June 3-6, 2015: Washington, DC Includes working alongside corporations and organizations to find resolutions to solve major issues facing our world today & a visit to Capitol Hill

2015 International Events JCI America’s Conference May 20-24, 2015: Cochabamba, Bolivia Includes: Training, awards & gala dinner JCI Global Partnership Summit Jul , 2015: New York City, NY Includes: Keynotes, workshops & visit to the United Nations JCI World Congress November 3-8, 2015: Kanazawa, Japan Includes General Assembly, TOYP, training, competitions, awards, Global Village & international parties

Member Recognition & Honors Recognition: Individual Members Outstanding Projects Chapters Lifetime honors: State Level U.S. Junior Chamber Ambassadorship JCI Senatorship

Getting the Most out of your Membership Get Involved Be active Use all the available resources Invite others to join the Jaycees Take every opportunity you can to make your community, your country and the world what it should be