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New Member Orientation. Welcome. Congratulations Join thousands of members and millions of alumni around the world Thanks for taking time to learn more about our organization. Fay Poissant 94 th President U.S. Junior Chamber. New Member Orientation Topics. About our Organization
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Welcome • Congratulations • Join thousands of members and millions of alumni around the world • Thanks for taking time to learn more about our organization Fay Poissant 94th President U.S. Junior Chamber
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
What is Junior Chamber? • 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 • U.S. Junior Chamber and Junior Chamber International headquarters are based out of St. Louis
Associations • As a MEMBER of the Jaycees, you are also a member of the following: 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 • Junior Chamber International • JCI
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
Inspiring millions Active citizenship, that is the active role of people, communities and voluntary organizations in decision making which directly affects them and in turn the voluntary capacity of citizens and voluntary groups working directly together to exercise economic, social and political power in pursuit of shared goals…
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 • Celebrating 100 years….. Ohio Oklahoma St. Louis St. Louis Mexico City
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 Jaycees have played a role throughout the history of the United States. • 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 www.usjaycees.org and www.usjayceefoundation.org
Benefits of Being a Jaycee • Networking Opportunities for both business and personal friendships • Community Involvement for Active Citizens. • Provide you the opportunities to meet people, impact your community, and apply skills to enhance your career • Develop skills ranging from planning, budgeting, marketing, personal management and more • Training opportunities through speakers, formal training programs and webinars • Available Discounts on hotels, car rentals, insurance, office supplies and more.
What Members can Expect • Opportunities: • To develop as a leader • To serve the community • To make social or business connections • To develop personally • To be a part of something • To possess ability • To be confident
What’s Expected from All Members • Be Active • Be Committed • Be a Contributor • Be Efficient • Be Dependable
Passport to Civic Leadership • This program is designed to provide direction for a brand new member and get them involved immediately. • 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 • More information about the program is in the USJC online library and found on the USJC app for phones.
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 www.usjaycees.org Public Speaking Effective Writing Interview & Portfolio Debating
Find us Online www.usjaycees.org www.jci.cc http://usjaycees.wordpress.com
Social Media Find Us: The United States Junior Chamber JCI Follow Us: @usjaycees @jcinews
Videos JCI USA JCI Videos will also be on www.usjaycees.org
Find us on your Mobile • Available for both iPhones and Android • Mission, vision and more • Your Member profile • Easy way to track your Passport to Civic Leadership • Also manage your Passport to Civic Leadership at www.jayceemember.com • Obtain Account Password • Go to www.jayceemember.com • Select Setup Login or Reset Password • Enter your email address that you gave when you joined • Instructions will be emailed on how to reset your login information
Chapter Structure The Membership President Vice Presidents Other Board Members Directors Chairmen Committee Members The Membership
Calendar of Events • 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)
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 Ddownloadadditional information on www.usjaycees.org
JCI Active Citizen Framework • Empowers and activates young people to take ownership of their communities • Provides a framework for sustainable action that produces tangible results and measureable societal development • There are three integrated stages that will drive a community toward sustainable prosperity
JCI Active Citizen Framework 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 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
JCI Active Citizen Framework Monitor & Evaluate Identify a Need Measure Analyze Root Cause & Develop a Sustainable Solution Take Action Engage Community Stakeholders
Areas of Opportunity • Each chapter organizes a variety of programs, events, projects and trainings.
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)
Project Management Guide (PMG) • Before you start the project, utilize the PMG to help plan the project by answering the first 7 questions. • Primary Purpose: Develop a concise statement of the need the project will address. States the one thing you want to accomplish • Brief Description: Tell the story (who, what, where, when, why, how the goal is aligned with the Jaycee Mission, Does the chapter have any history about the project) • List your SMART Goals: Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Project Management Guide (PMG) • Steps to Implementation: Identify the activity you need to complete, when you need to start and finish it, and who will be responsible • Critical Contacts: List all of the contact information for the critical people who will make this project happen • Materials, Supplies, Resources: What do you need and where are you getting it from • Budget: List the sources of income and expenses. They must balance! • 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: • Solutions or Recommendations for the Future: If you had to do it all over again, how would you do it better • 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) • 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 www.usjaycees.org • Dream Big!
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 Annual Meeting • 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
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 • Dare to Dream Big! Take every opportunity you can to make your community, your country and the world what it should be.
