Naples Jaycees - Naples, Fl. - (239) 263-3353
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2008 Officers
Beth Moran : President
Tammy Good : VP
Lisa Douglass : Sec/Tres
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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.
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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.
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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