Naples Jaycees -
Naples, Fl. - (239) 263-3353
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From Lisa Douglass,
Past Naples Jaycee President and Past
Florida Jaycee President
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share with you a
leadership training organization that is truly changing lives all
across Naples -the NAPLES JAYCEES. We are looking for
young men and women that might be interested in becoming part of this
revitalization of our Chapter. If it was in the dictionary, this
is what the textbook definition would probably resemble. Jaycees,
jă-séz (n)--a young person's leadership training and community service
organization.
This was the main principle of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce when it was founded by Henry Giessenbier in 1920
in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Giessenbier’s vision of providing young
people with leadership training through community service can be
broken down into five Areas of Opportunity: Business, Individual,
Community, and International.
The Junior Chamber organization
is a constructive action organization of young persons who devote a
portion of their time to community service in the public interest,
developing young persons as leaders in their communities. The purpose
of the Junior Chamber is to promote and foster the growth and
development of young persons’ civic organizations in the United
States, designed to inculcate (to teach and impress upon) in the
individual membership of such organization a spirit of genuine
Americanism and civic interest, and...to provide them with opportunity
for personal development and achievement and an avenue for intelligent
participation...in the affairs of the community, state, and nation,
and to develop true friendship and understanding among young persons
of all nations. Simply put, the purpose of the local chapter is
to become a force for good in the community, determining community
needs and providing solutions by planning and facilitating community
service projects. In the act of serving, members receive hands-on
experience, which translates to the enhancement of personal growth and
the development of valuable leadership skills. This is the total
Junior Chamber Concept.
As you review the enclosed information,
please consider how much there is to gain by being a part of this
great organization. The contributions that a member of the
Jaycees makes to themselves and their community they serve are
remarkable to say the least. look forward to speaking with you
in the near future about your involvement in the Jaycees. You
may contact me at 239-825-5178 or via email at
fljchelp@comcast.net.
We hope that new interest will provide
the excitement needed to continuing serving the community and build
future leaders in our community.
What are the
Jaycees?
The Jaycees Are:
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Young people (18-41) of any race, creed or color.
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Dedicated to community improvement and
personal betterment.
· Fastest
growing young people’s organization in the world.
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A stimulant to community spirit.
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International in scope – in 70 countries around
the world.
· Recognized by
government and business leaders at every level as an organization
which develops new community leaders, through constructive
action.
The Jaycees Are NOT:
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A chamber of commerce (although we often work
together).
· A political
organization, although many members, as individuals, become active in
their Chosen political parties.
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Restricted as to the types of projects, or required to conduct
specific projects.
What Are the Benefits of Jaycee
Membership?
· Association with other
young people in the community.
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Leadership development through active participation.
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The opportunity of helping to improve the
community.
· A knowledge of public
affairs and community problems.
· An
opportunity to become a community leader.
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Fellowship, on an individual and family basis.
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Practical knowledge of public speaking,
parliamentary procedures, budgets, finance and Public
relations.
· The opportunity of
having a voice in the affairs of the community, the state and the
nation.
· Self-satisfaction – the
Greatest Reward of All!
What are the various Areas of
opportunity in the Jaycees?
Community Area of Opportunity
embodies the line of the Jaycee creed that states ' Service to
humanity is the best work of life.' This area develops the sensitivity
of individual members to societal problems and community dynamics by
providing experience in community problem solving. Specifically
the area contains projects that are categorized in the following
sub-areas: Community Service, Community Fundraising, State and
National Involvement, Governmental Involvement, and Membership
Recruitment. Projects might include: Fireworks Displays,
Food Baskets for the needy, Back to School Shopping Spree, Support our
Troops Campaign, Dream Oaks Camp (camp for special children), Campaign
Forums to name a few.
Individual Area of Opportunity embodies
the line of the Jaycee creed states ' Earth's great treasure lies in
human personality' This area provides an opportunity for individual
members to realize their personal potential through training programs.
Specifically the area contains projects that are categorized in
the following sub-areas: Life Improvement, Chapter Management (officer
training & communications), and Member Services. Projects
might include; Stress Management, Time Management, How to Resolve
Conflict, Telephone Edict, and New Member Orientations to name a
few.
International Area of Opportunity embodies the line of the
Jaycee creed states' The brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty
of nations'. This area provides for individual members to contribute
to the development of goodwill, understanding, and cooperation among
all people. Specifically the area contains projects that are
categorized in the following sub-area: International Involvement.
Projects might include; Greeting Cards to our troops overseas,
Disaster relief/aid to other countries, Cultural visits to other
countries, Cultural Diversity Awareness campaigns.
Business
Area of Opportunity embodies the line of the Jaycee creed that states
' Economic Justice can best be won by free men through free
enterprise.' This area provides an opportunity for individual members
to contribute to the development and enhancement of the economic
infrastructure, prospect and well-being for all nations.
Specifically the area contains projects that are categorized in
the following sub-areas: Business Opportunities and Leadership
Development . Projects might include; Business Directory, How to
Get a Patent, Professional Resume Writing, Professional Speaking,
Projects might include; Entertainment and Coupon Book Sales, Christmas
tree sales, News Releases 101, chapter social gatherings, and Chapter
planning for the future, Professional Writing and more.
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Anyone interested in learning more about the Jaycees can contact
Lisa Douglass; 239-825-5178.
For over 40 years the Naples
Jaycees have been the Primary sponsor and organizer of the 4th of
July Fireworks Display in the Naples, Florida - Collier County area.
This event is one of the many
that the leaders of tomorrow have planned for you. Naples Jaycees are
a young persons leadership training organization for men and women
between the ages of 18-40.
The objective of our chapter is
to meet the needs of the community while offering its membership an
opportunity to develop skills as they fill leadership roles. We
encourage each of you to get involved in our organization.
Naples Jaycee
History
1955-1999
THE 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.
Jaycees are Community Spirited young people between the ages of 18
and
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