Naples Jaycees - Naples, Fl. - (239) 263-3353
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The 2008 World Famous Naples Jaycees Haunted House
The 2008 Naples Jaycees Haunted House will open Sunday, October 26th and run through Sat Nov 1
Location: Old Grand Central Station property at Goodlette Rd and US41
Dates: Sun, October 26th through Sat Nov 1
Hours: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost: $5.00
Jaycee age volunteers are welcome and invited throughout the week.
Naples Daily News Article - Volunteers at Naples Jaycees Haunted House make every step a very scary one
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2008 Officers
President:
Beth Moran
VP:
Tammy Good
Sec/Tres:
Lisa Douglass
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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:
· Young people (18-41) of any race, creed or color.
· Dedicated to community improvement and personal betterment.
· Fastest growing young people’s organization in the world.
· A stimulant to community spirit.
· 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:
· A chamber of commerce (although we often work together).
· A political organization, although many
members, as individuals, become active in their Chosen political
parties.
· 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.
· Leadership development through active participation.
· The opportunity of helping to improve the community.
· A knowledge of public affairs and community problems.
· An opportunity to become a community leader.
· Fellowship, on an individual and family basis.
· 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.
I am sure you may have friends you would like us to contact too. Please take a moment and we can email them too:
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Anyone interested in learning more about the Jaycees can contact Beth Moran; 239-269-5970, or Lisa Douglass; 239-825-5178.
For over 38 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 40
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