North Dakota Jaycees

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North Dakota Jaycees

• Orientation for new members and officers

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Description

• We are a young persons leadership training
  organization.
• Programs stress the development of the individual
  members leadership and managerial skills through
  the running of projects that benefit the
  community and the Jaycee movement as a whole.

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History

• Founder Henry Hy Geissenbier
• He wanted to develop the business skills and
  reputation of young men
• Herculaneum Dance Club
• Merged in 1914 with 6 other socially minded
  groups to form the Federation of Dancing Clubs,
  Hy was elected president.
• 10-13-1915 32 young men agreed to form the Young
  Mens Progressive civic Association (YMPCA), held
  in St. Louis Missouri
• The official date of birth of the US Junior
  Chamber was January 21, 1920

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Impact

• 1920s
• Get Out and Vote, Know America First, Fire
  Prevention Jaycee Charles Lindbergh made his
  first solo flight
• 1930s
• National Wildlife Federation established, Disease
  Awareness, Safety with Light (street light
  donations), Highway Safety Programs, Ten
  Outstanding Young Men established. Henry
  Geissenbier died.
• 1940s
• JCI formed in Mexico, Jaycees endorse a military
  draft
• Jaycee Creed adopted, permanent headquarters
  established in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Impact

• 1950s
• Jaycees sponsor stops on Professional Golfers
  Association Tour, First Outstanding Young Farmer
  and Junior Tennis programs held, War Memorial
  Headquarters dedicated in Tulsa, Efforts to grant
  statehood to Alaska and Hawaii
• 1960s
• First Governmental Affairs Leadership Seminar
  (GALS), Uniform Vehicle Code adopted nationally,
  Clean water program launched, Shooting Education
  adopted as a national program, Project Concern
  adopted as International relations activity

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Impact

• 1970s
• Do Something campaign sparked national interest
  in volunteerism, Operation Identification program
  to combat burglaries, Operation Red Ball reduced
  fire fatalities, Operation Threshold, a program
  dedicated to reduce alcohol abuse.
• JCI Headquarters moved to Coral Gables, Florida
  and the Exhibition Hall opened at national
  headquarters in Tulsa
• 1980s
• Sign Up America voter registration campaign,
  USJC endorsed Campaign for Liberty, and Healthy
  American Fitness Leaders award program adopted.,
• Women became regular members of the organization
  and age requirements changed to 21-39

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Impact

• 1990s
• National Wake Up America voter registration
  program, Greenworks! Environmental education,
  Jaycees against Youth Smoking (JAYS)
• Celebration of 75th Anniversary in St. Louis,
  Missouri
• 2000s
• First female National President elected and the
  Citizen Corps program was launched for Homeland
  Security.

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The Jaycee Concept

• The concept is a process by which the whole
  chapter can offer its members a total
  experience personal growth, development of
  their managerial skills and effective service to
  their community.
• The theory of the concept is the same throughout
  the Jaycee organization.
• Specific projects which chapters run are defined
  by the interests of the chapters members
• It is illustrated with a triangle, each side of
  the triangle representing Individual development,
  Management Development and Community Development
  with the member in the middle.

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Jaycee concept
Individual Development
Community Development
Management Development
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Individual Area of Opportunity

• In relation to the line of the creed that states
  Earths greatest treasure lies in human
  personality, this area provides an opportunity
  for individual members to realize their personal
  potential through training programs
• Encompasses all how to programs, not related to
  Leadership, which falls in the Business Area of
  Opportunity

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Community Area of Opportunity

• Relates to the line of the Jaycee Creed which
  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.
• Programming in this area would include any
  project or program that either educates community
  members or improves the quality of life within
  the community.

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Management Area of Opportunity

• Relating to the line of the Jaycee Creed that
  states Government should be of Laws rather than
  of men, this area develops the managerial skill
  of the individual member at all levels of the
  organization
• Programming in this area would include any
  project or program that enhances a members
  management skills

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Business Area of Opportunity

• Relating to 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 the individual members to
  contribute to the development and enhancement of
  the economic infrastructure, prosperity and
  well-being for all nations.
• Programming in this area would include any
  business oriented training or other program that
  contributes to the economic prosperity for
  members and the community.

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International Area of Opportunity

• Relating to the line of the Jaycee Creed that
  states The Brotherhood of Man Transcends the
  Sovereignty of Nations, this area provides an
  opportunity for individual members to contribute
  to the development of goodwill, understanding,
  and cooperation among all peoples.
• Programming in this area would include all
  projects and programs that enhance a members
  knowledge of different cultures and countries
  around the world.

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Terms

• ASC Active Chapter Size. An average membership
  of all chapters within a given population
  division.
• Ambassador The highest honor conferred by the
  US Jaycees. This most distinguished form of
  recognition signifies an individuals exceptional
  contribution to the Jaycee movement and can be
  bestowed on the state or chapter level.
• Anniversary Dues A dues collection system
  whereby a local members annual dues to the USJCC
  is due during each anniversary month of
  membership. The USJCC collects these dues
  through chapters.
• Annual Meeting The meeting held in September
  each year to conduct business of the USJCC. Its
  at this meeting that the national President and
  10 vice presidents are elected. Each chapter may
  send delegates to the Annual meeting.
• Archives The USJCC Archives is being developed
  at the national headquarters in Tulsa to
  preserve, record and exhibit the rich heritage
  and achievements of the USJCC.
• Armbruster competition This quarterly
  competition is for Jaycees with over one year in
  the organization. This competition is based on
  50 resume and 50 on five Jaycees fact and
  opinion questions in a job interview situation.

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Terms

• Bid An offer to host an event or meeting.
• Blue Chip a chapter management program designed
  to assist local chapters in developing the total
  Jaycee concept.
• Brownfield Competition As for Armbruster, but
  for Jaycees with less than one year of
  experience.
• Bylaws Rules and regulations an organization
  employs to determine its government and
  procedures.
• Calling Tree a system whereby chapter leaders
  call a specific number of members to update and
  activate them.
• Chairperson The individual charged with the
  responsibility for the completion of a project.
• Chapter management The use of the chapters
  resources to accomplish a predetermined
  objective.
• Charter A document indicating an organizations
  affiliation with the USJCC or JCI

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Terms

• Community Development Programs the programs of
  a chapter through which a member is given the
  opportunity of applying learned leadership and
  management skills in fulfilling chosen social
  responsibility.
• Constitution Rules and regulations an
  organization employs to determine its government
  and procedures.
• CPG Chairmans Planning Guide. A series of 15
  questions used to properly plan, execute and
  evaluate all Jaycee programs and projects.
• DD District Director. The individual who is
  responsible for assisting the chapters in their
  district with communications and coordination to
  the region and state.
• Degrees of Jaycees A program designed to help
  individual members receive the benefits of their
  membership, a Jaycee career path outline. The
  program consists of 3 phases divided into 10
  degrees.

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Terms

• District Each of the eleven regions in Georgia
  is further divided into 2-5 districts. Each
  district has its own director to assist its local
  chapters at the region and state level through
  communication and guidance.
• DSA Distinguished Service Award. An award
  presented to a young person of Jaycee age for
  outstanding community service.
• Executive Committee the national offices of the
  USJCC, consisting of the president, executive
  vice president, 10 vice presidents, chairman of
  the board, chaplain, legal counsel and treasurer.
• Executive Vice President Appointed officer of
  the USJCC in charge of USJCC national service
  center operations
• Exhausted Rooster an affectionate title
  bestowed on a Jaycee upon retiring from the
  Jaycees at the age of 40.
• Extension the initial organizing of a new
  Jaycee chapter prior to completing the
  affiliation process.

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Terms

• Honorary member membership conferred upon an
  individual whose contribution to the organization
  has been so outstanding as to merit this honor.
• Individual Development Programs the self
  improvement programs of a chapter, aimed at
  teaching, developing, and increasing the members
  personal and leadership skills.
• Institutional Chapter a Jaycee chapter that
  exists within a rehabilitative or job training
  facility.
• Jaycee Creed a statement of philosophy and
  beliefs adopted by the USJCC and JCI. The creed
  was written by the late C. William Brownfield of
  Columbus, Ohio in 1946. Brownfield later served
  as national vice president.
• Jaycee Family Week Thanksgiving week is
  recognized by Jaycees as a time to emphasize the
  importance of the family unit.

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Terms

• Jaycee War Memorial the home office of the US
  Jaycees in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Jaycee Week the week, beginning on the 3rd
  Sunday of January which marks the anniversary of
  the founding of the US Jaycees in 1920. Often
  local chapters will host banquets during this
  week to honor bosses or recipients of
  Distinguished Service Awards.
• Jaycee Year the fiscal year of the US Jaycees
  begins on January 1st and ends on December 31st.
• Jaycees Magazine the USJCC publication sent to
  all members.
• JCI Junior Chamber International. The
  worldwide Jaycees organization now operating in
  more than 100 countries.
• JCI headquarters located in St. Louis,
  Missouri, and headed by a salaried
  secretary-general, serves the world organization.

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Terms

• JCI Senator The highest honor bestowed by JCI
  upon a member for their contributions to the
  Jaycees. A JCI Senator is a life member of JCI.
• JCI World Congress the annual meeting of JCI
  held each year in November. Delegates from
  member nations conduct the organizations
  business.
• Leadership Academy A chapter project designed
  to put experienced members skills to work by
  guiding, training, and encouraging new members
  through their first year of membership, and to
  provide new members with the knowledge in the
  Jaycees.
• Legal Counsel An officer who is a legal advisor
  to the organization.
• LOM Local Organization Member a local chapter
  affiliated with the USJCC and JCI.

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Terms

• LOTS Local Officers Training School. A
  training service offered by your state
  organization.
• LP Local chapter President.
• M-Night Membership Night A social gathering
  to allow prospective Jaycees to meet a chapters
  members.
• Metro the name given to Jaycee chapters in
  Population division VII and VIII and chapters
  with more than 100 members in pop. division I
  VI.
• National Staff Officer a paid employee of the
  USJCC, with responsibility for a designated
  program area and headquarters functions.
• Newsletter a publication of the chapter used to
  keep its members informed of Jaycee news and
  meeting information.
• NOM National Organization Member a member
  nation of JCI.
• ON-TO a slogan used in promoting attendance at
  Sate and National annual conventions.

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Terms

• Orientation the ongoing function of educating
  members about the Jaycee organization, its
  benefits and member opportunities.
• OYF Outstanding Young Farmer. A program to
  recognize young farmers of Jaycee age.
• Parade of Chapters Competition among chapters
  within the state in which points are earned and a
  ranking is established on a quarterly and annual
  basis.
• Parade of States Annual competition among the
  50 states to be ranked according t performance
  during the year.
• Plan of Action the Jaycee chapters goals and
  plan for achievement developed each year by
  officers and members.
• Policy Rules of practice and procedure which
  supplement the constitution and bylaws.

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Terms

• Pop Division population division. For purposes
  of competition and chapter activity guidelines,
  the local chapters are classified by the
  population of their communities into 9 divisions.
• RD Regional Director. The director of a state
  region whose primary purpose is to provide
  guidance and training to the local chapters as
  well as act as a conduit for information between
  the state and local chapters.
• Regular member a young person age 18-40 whose
  dues are paid. A Jaycee.
• Retention the reference made to keeping members
  of the local chapter active members in the Jaycee
  organization.

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terms

• Roberts Rules of Order (revised) a guidebook
  of parliamentary procedure written by General
  Henry A. Robert in 1874. These rules provide for
  the protection of the rights of the majority, the
  rights of the minority, the rights of individuals
  and the rights of the absent, in conduct of
  meetings.
• Speak Up a program designed to improve a
  members verbal communication skills.
• Springboard An individual activation program
  designed to aid chapters in activating new
  members.
• State Board meeting A quarterly meeting of all
  chapters in the state.
• TOYA Ten Outstanding Young Americans. Each year
  during the annual meeting, the USJCC honor 10
  dynamic young Americans at an awards congress.
  In North Dakota, our program is called the OYND
  program, or the Outstanding Young North Dakotans.

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Mission

• To provide young people the opportunity to
  develop personal and leadership skills through
  community service and organizational involvement
  while expanding the Jaycee movement

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Vision

• To Become..
• The organization of choice for young people,
  providing direction and leadership in our
  communities

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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 Earths great treasure lies in human
  personality and
• That Service to Humanity is the BEST WORK OF LIFE!

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Resources

• Junior Chamber International (JCI)
• 16120 Chesterfield Parkway W
• Suite 250
• Chesterfield, MO 63017
• 1-636-449-3100
• Fax [phone]
• U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce (USJCC)
• PO Box 7
• Tulsa, OK 74102-2481
• 1-800-JAYCEES
• Fax [phone]
• North Dakota Jaycees
• PO Box 1035
• Bismarck, ND 58502
• 1-877-588-2252

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State National Projects

• Jaycees Against Youth Smoking Blue Chip
• Junior Chamber Family Aids Network EXCEL
• Shooters Education ACHIEVE
• Punt, Pass Kick LEAD
• Pitch Hit Run PRIME
• Outstanding Young Farmer Speak Up
• Family Talk Write Up
• Ten Outstanding Young Americans Jaycee Jeopardy
• Outstanding Young North Dakotans Roadrunner
• Governmental Affairs Springboard
• Citizen Corp Degrees
• East African Mission ONTO
• Jaycee Idol
• Jaycee Survivor

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Awards
Thank You

• Every convention there numerous awards given,
  based on paperwork submissions and membership
  activity
• Jaycee of the Month / trimester
• Officer of the Month / trimester
• Family of the Month / trimester
• Project of the Month / trimester
• Recruiter of the trimester
• Membership incentive awards for NMA
• In addition there are numerous awards given at
  year end for projects, programming, roadrunner,
  chapter President achievements, chapter
  activities, etc.

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Parade of Chapters
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• The Parade of Chapters is a program in which most
  of all chapter activity is awarded a point value.
  Chapters that wish to participate compete with
  others to gain the most points, which in turn
  pushes chapter activity in some areas they
  otherwise may not be active in.

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Chapter PresidentJob Description

• The President is the chief executive officer and
  the guiding force in the chapter. He or she
  presides over the Board of Directors and the
  membership and ensures that the Board acts in
  concert with the desires of the membership.
• The President is assisted by the chapters Board
  of Directors. By nature of the position, the
  President will be perceived as being responsible
  for every detail, every action, every success,
  and even the failures. However, he or she is not
  alone! The Board will be of invaluable
  assistance.
• The President coordinates, inspires, and
  teaches. The Board is the servant of the
  membership. The role of a Chapter President is to
  serve as the chief executive officer of the local
  organization, handling administrative and
  personnel management and implementing the
  directives of the Board of Directors. As the
  leader of the local organization, he or she also
  serves as a member of the state organization
  Board of Directors, and the regional and district
  Boards, representing the views of the chapter.

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Chapter President Job Description

• The President should call together the full Board
  for the purpose of constructing a chapter plan.
  This will help Board members secure a clear
  understanding of what is expected of them
  including communication with the chapter officers
  for which they are responsible and the results of
  each activity in their area.
• The President should work hand-in-hand with the
  Treasurer to ensure the chapter is fiscally
  sound. He or she should also work closely with
  the Secretary to ensure chapter records are in
  order and with the Vice Presidents to ensure that
  programming meets the needs of members, the
  chapter, and the community.
• The President should preside over Board meetings,
  guiding the discussion on chapter business and
  the well-being of the membership. Membership
  meeting agendas are prepared at this time, so
  officers will know what is to happen and what
  will be expected of them.
• The President should make use of the talents and
  abilities of the officers by delegating tasks and
  authority rather than trying to handle every
  detail personally. He or she should follow up as
  necessary, but it is vital that officers know
  when they are in charge, they are in charge.
• The President will represent the needs of the
  members of his or her local chapter by serving on
  district, regional, and state Boards. He or she
  should understand all issues to be voted on.

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Chapter President Job Description

• The President should serve as the chief public
  relations representative for the chapter in the
  community and must behave professionally as
  befitting a chapter leader.
• The President encourages involvement and leads by
  example, getting to know members, recruiting new
  members, and becoming personally involved in
  chapter projects. He or she should share
  information through newsletter articles, taking
  care to see that all members are adequately
  informed. He or she should tend to problems as
  they arise and ensure their resolution.

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Vice PresidentResponsibilities

• Vice Presidents serve as the team coaches and
  trainers for the Directors assigned to their
  areas. As team coaches, the Vice Presidents
  should develop friendships with their team
  members, get to know them, how they want to be
  involved, and listen to their input. The
  successful Vice President should be a good
  facilitator and mentor.
• Vice Presidents assist the chapter by assessing
  the needs and interests of the members, reviewing
  prior year chapter plans for their areas, and
  developing (with the help of their teams) a plan
  of action for their areas in the coming year.
• Vice Presidents should work with other members of
  the executive team (President, other Vice
  Presidents, and the Chairman of the Board) to
  ensure that sufficient resources are available
  such as manpower, funds, and time, to implement
  planned programs and achieve preset goals.
• Vice Presidents should continually monitor and
  evaluate their programming, making changes when
  necessary.
• Vice Presidents should prepare quarterly
  evaluations and an annual evaluation of their
  progress, to be included as part of the
  programming books for their areas. These
  programming books will be submitted for judging.
• In addition, Vice Presidents must monitor their
  budgets to ensure that projects are in line with
  established funding.

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Vice PresidentResponsibilities

• Vice Presidents are responsible for managing the
  work flow in their areas. As the plan is
  completed, project responsibilities should be
  divided among the Directors. Vice Presidents
  should stay in close contact with the Directors,
  assisting them with the recruitment and training
  of chair-people whenever necessary.
• Vice Presidents should be aware of project
  developments, providing guidance over the rough
  spots. Many times the success of a project will
  depend upon the ability of the Vice President to
  coach and motivate, know when to step in and lend
  a hand, or give a pep talk. They should follow up
  to ensure that Directors are on target without
  becoming overworked or uninterested.
• Vice Presidents should keep the President
  informed of happenings in their areas. This
  includes the progress of projects, problems, and
  successes the complete goings on.
• Vice Presidents should communicate the schedule
  of events and other pertinent issues at Board
  meetings and general membership meetings. These
  should be outlined on the agenda given to the
  President the week prior to the meeting.

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TreasurerResponsibilities

• The Treasurer is responsible for filing
  appropriate paperwork in a timely manner,
  according to federal, state, and local laws and
  ensures the fiscal stability of the chapter by
  reviewing the bank statement and monies paid out
  monthly.
• The Treasurer communicates regularly with the
  Chapter President, and also reports to the Board
  and membership on the financial status. In this
  capacity, the Treasurer works with the Vice
  Presidents to ensure that they are provided with
  the information they need for various projects
  and programs. When funding is unavailable, the
  Treasurer recommends alternative ideas such as
  in-kind donations.
• Working with the President and Membership Vice
  President, the Treasurer oversees the dues
  billing process for the chapter. As a Board
  member, he or she provides information to fellow
  Board members regarding membership attitude and
  involvement.
• The Treasurer also guides and directs plans for
  the future of the local organization by advising
  the Board of financial implications of such
  plans. he or she leads by example, working on
  various projects, getting to know current
  members, and recruiting new members.
• The Treasurer will
• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Provide a financial statement for each Board
  meeting.
• Coordinate the chapter dues billing system.
• Pay all chapter bills within a reasonable time
  frame (30 days).
• Deposit all income regularly and keep detailed
  records of deposits.
• Prepare an annual budget coordinate with each
  chapter officer responsible for any income or
  expense.
• Supervise the activities of the chapter finance
  committee.
• Coordinate an annual audit of the corporation.
• Provide for necessary insurance information for
  the chapter and see that payments are made on
  time.
• File all necessary forms and pay related fees
  in conjunction with maintaining corporate status.
• File state and federal tax forms and pay
  related fees.

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SecretaryResponsibilities

• The Secretary takes care of all written documents
  of chapter activities, keeping them in an
  accurate manner, including meeting minutes,
  agendas, newsletters, and correspondence.
• The Secretary works with all Board members in an
  effort to provide important chapter information
  to members, especially via the newsletter.
  Because of this unique position, the Secretary is
  able to keep his or her finger on the pulse of
  the chapter.
• Working with the Treasurer, the Secretary also
  maintains accurate chapter records, including the
  membership rosters.
• The Secretary leads by example, by communicating
  with members, working on selected projects, and
  by being involved in the recruiting process.
• The Secretary will
• Keep accurate records of the proceedings of all
  chapter meetings.
• Prepare minutes for approval at each scheduled
  chapter meeting.
• Count and record votes at chapter Board and
  membership meetings.
• Assist the President in preparing the agenda
  for all chapter meetings.
• Provide current membership rosters upon
  request.
• Maintain calendar of events.
• Handle all outgoing chapter correspondence.
• Coordinate publication of chapter newsletter.

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Local DirectorResponsibilities

• The Local Director provides the necessary
  communication link to the assigned members. Local
  Directors call their assigned members at least
  twice a month, keeping them informed of chapter
  activities and receiving valuable feedback.
• Local Directors should make Hows it going?
  calls from time to time to learn what the members
  are feeling about issues of importance to the
  chapter and communicate these to their assigned
  Vice Presidents and fellow Board members.
• Local Directors also recruit project
  chairpersons, working with them to make sure they
  know how to carry out their responsibilities. In
  this case, Local Directors work with other
  chapter officers to ensure chairpersons needs
  are addressed.
• Local Directors will
• Assist assigned Vice President in developing
  assigned Area of Opportunity plans.
• Communicate regularly with Vice President.
• Recruit and train project chairpersons in CPG
  process.
• Communicate regularly with project
  chairpersons.
• Report progress of assigned projects at Board
  of Directors meeting.

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This is the best young persons organization in
the world! The Jaycees across the globe are
changing peoples lives, improving communities
and becoming leaders and role models. This great
feat is done through chapter activities and the
energy the Jaycees put into the projects and
programs and the investments they make towards
being the best they can be in this
organization. THANK YOU!!!!!