Who are the Lansing Jaycees?

• A group of individuals between the ages of 21-39 dedicated to promoting leadership development through personal growth and effective team work.

• Leadership Training platform - Managing challenging community projects can be very rewarding.

• Meeting lots of new people, Networking - local, statewide, and even national/global (over 82 countries).

• A place to have FUN! - Monthly Happy Hours, Banquets, Volleyball/Softball Leagues, Private Parties and more. Annual Getaway Trips.

• Recognized by the Government and business leaders at every level as an organization which develops new community leaders through constructive action.

• Personal Growth - Tremendous learning opportunity. Free Seminars such as Personal Finance, Home Buying, Computers and Internet, Wine Tasting... to name a few.

• Free Subscriptions to several magazines.

• Cost is minimal, see bottom of this document. Most Companies encourage and pay the annual dues to join professional clubs.

Three Reasons to Join

• The desire for self-improvement. To learn how to accept responsibility, make decisions, become effective speakers, develop management techniques, be better employers, employees and better persons.

• The desire for involvement. To have a hand in identifying community needs and then planning and executing community service projects to remedy those situations.

• The desire for fellowship. To meet and associate with progressive young people of the same age bracket with similar interests and objectives. Lansing Jaycees frequently interact with Jaycees from other chapters, Michigan Jaycees, and National Jaycees.

What is the history of the Jaycees?

"Jaycees" is a popular nickname for the Junior Chamber of Commerce (JC's).

The Junior Chamber movement was started by Henry Giessenbier in St. Louis in 1921 as a commitment to leadership development for young adults, and is now known worldwide as a training ground for community leaders.

What do the Jaycees have to Offer?

First, ask yourself what you want from life. Do you want to seek success? Do you want an active role in the civic life of your community; to meet and work with new acquaintances and interesting people, and to enlarge your social contact with others of similar age, economic position and interests? If so, you should invest your time in the Jaycees.

Community Projects

Some of the Projects that we financially back up and execute are:

• Suitcases for Kids

• Children's Back-to-School Shopping Spree

• Ele's Place, Christmas in April

• Political Candidates Debates

• Adopt-a-Highway

• Special Olympics

• WKAR Auction

• Potter Park Zoo

Fund Raising

Funds for community service projects are raised through activities including 

• Haunted House

• MSU Concessions

• Millionaires Parties

Social Projects

Projects funded by participants include: 

• Coed Golf League

• Softball League

• Volleyball League

• Canoe Trip

• Winter Ski Getaway

• MSU Tailgate

Travel

Other fun projects in the past have included:

• Trips to Chicago

• Trips to Toronto

• White Water Trips

• Ski Trips

• Winter getaway

• and even a trip to Italy...

Personal Skills

This area includes all projects or programs with the primary purpose of increasing or enhancing the personal skills of individual members. Programs in this category include projects like:

• Personal Financial Planning

• Stress Endurance

• Job Search

• Color Analysis

• Wine Tasting

• Speak Up

• Tax Preparation

• Church Visitation

• Communication Dynamics

How are the Jaycees Organized?

Several hierarchical organizations exist to support local Jaycee chapters at home and abroad.  The Lansing Jaycees are affiliated with these organizations, listed below starting with the most local-

Conventions are held periodically and are excellent opportunities to meet people, have fun, and learn more about the organization at large.  State conventions are Quarterly.  US Jaycees have conventions annually.  Junior Chamber International holds its 'World Congress' annually as well.

What are the Membership Dues?

One year: $65.00. You may be able to get your company to sponsor you. Some companies encourage their employees to join Social and Professional organizations.