LEARN ABOUT THE JAYCEES
Who are the Jaycees?
The Jaycees, also known as the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, is made up of men and women between the ages of 21 and 40 with a variety of talents and interests. The Jaycees have become the premier young person's leadership training and community service organization in the world with over 4500 chapters in the United States. Iowa alone boasts more than 2400 members and 63 chapters. The Urbandale Jaycees were ranked #12 in the nation for 2005! Check out the history of the Jaycees!
Why should I be a part of the Urbandale Jaycees?
- Serve your community through service
- Network with other Urbandale Jaycees, other Jaycee chapters, and the community
- Hone your leadership skills
- Be a part of a world-wide organization dedicated to service and personal development
- Have fun
- CHANGE YOUR WORLD!
What is the purpose of the Jaycee organization?
The purpose of the Junior Chamber is to provide young adults with the tools and support needed to build the bridges of success. The Jaycees focus on three core areas to improve the self (Individual Development), community (Community Development) and the relationship between the two (Management Development).
Individual Development focuses on
developing each member individually, in the areas of physical
wellness, vocations and leadership. The following are some of
the activities that the Urbandale Jaycees offer:
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Guest Speakers
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Personality & Leadership Activities
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Member Socials
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Recreational Sports Teams: Softball, sand volleyball, dodgeball,
golf and bowling
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Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Membership
Community Development focuses on
contributing services to the local community and providing a
positive image. The following are some of the activities
that the Urbandale Jaycees offer:
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Youth Sporting Events: Football, Basketball and
Baseball Competitions
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Adopt-A-Highway: Highway clean-up, our two miles being on Hickman Road
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Caring Corps Projects: Fall & Spring Clean Ups
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Rebuilding Together: Rebuilding homes of those in need
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Adopt-A-Family: Providing holiday meals & gifts to those in need
Management Development focuses on the managing of the chapter and FUNdraising for community organizations. The following are some of the activities that the Urbandale Jaycees offer:
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