New Member Orientation
Prepared by
Chrystal Ramsay
August 2012
New Member Orientation Topics
1. Names and Associations
2. Jaycee Vision, Mission, and Creed
3. Jaycee History
4. Chapter Structure
5. Plan of Action and Areas of Opportunity
6. Chairman’s Planning Guide (CPG)
7. National Programs and Partners
8. Member Benefits
Names and
Associations
Names
• An individual member of the organization is called a JAYCEE
• Chapters and state organizations can go by one of the following
names:
• Any-town Jaycees
• Any-town Junior Chamber
• JCI Any-town
Associations
• As a JAYCEE, you are a member of the following:
• Your Local Chapter:
• Any-town Jaycees / Any-town Junior Chamber / JCI Any-town
• Your State Organization
• Any-state Jaycees / Any-state Junior Chamber / JCI Any-state
• The National Organization
• United States Jaycees OR United States Junior Chamber
• The International Organization
• Junior Chamber International (JCI)
Jaycee Vision,
Mission, and Creed
United States Jaycee Vision
To be the leading global network of
active young citizens.
United States Jaycee Mission
To provide development opportunities
that empower young people to create
positive change.
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.
Jaycee History
Jaycee History
• Founded in 1920 by Henry
Geissenbier in St. Louis, Missouri
• Began as the “Herculaneum Dance
Club”
Jaycee History
• Jaycees have played a role throughout the history of the United
States. The following are just some of the key dates in our
organizational history:
• 1923: The “Get Out the Vote” program was the first Jaycee
program to receive National endorsement.
• 1927: Jaycee Charles Lindbergh made the first solo flight
between New York and Paris. The Jaycees worked with
Lindbergh to develop the U.S. Air Mail Service.
• 1936: The National Wildlife Federation is established with the
guidance of the USJC
Jaycee History
• 1938: The USJC named the Ten Outstanding Young Men, a
program later named Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA)
• 1946: USJC established permanent headquarters in Tulsa,
Oklahoma
• 1947: The Jaycee Creed was adopted
• 1954: The first Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) program was
held
• 1959: The Jaycees supported statehood for Alaska and Hawaii
gained statehood the following year with Jaycee support and
effort
Jaycee History
• 1961: The first Governmental Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS)
was held
• 1972: Operation Identification Program to combat burglaries and
aid in crime prevention efforts was established
• 1972: Through Operation Red Ball, five million stickers were
distributed to reduce fire fatalities
• 1984: The USJC Bylaws were changed to admit women as full
and regular members previously only auxiliary members)
Jaycee History
• 1985: The USJC endorsed the Campaign for Liberty program for
the restoration of the Statue of Liberty
• 1993: The Jaycees Against Youth Smoking (JAYS) program was
adopted
• 2000: The USJC adopted their first female president
• 2001: The name was changed from Junior Chamber of
Commerce to Junior Chamber
• 2004: USJC Bylaw was changed to allow members aged 18-40
Chapter Structure
Chapter Structure
President
Business
Development
VP
Secretary
Chairman of
the Board
Treasurer
Chaplain
Community
Development
VP
Individual
Development
VP
Membership
Development
VP
State Director
Chapter Structure
The Membership
President
Vice Presidents
Other Board Members
Directors
Chairmen
Committee Members
The Membership
Plan of Action and
Areas of Opportunity
Plan of Action
• A Plan of Action is your “Chapter Plan” for the year. It is the
document that each new Chapter Board of Directors works on
together to determine the chapter’s:
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Community Needs (SURVEY)
• Member Needs (SURVEY)
• Goals by Area of Opportunity
• Chapter Budget for the Year
Areas of Opportunity
• Areas of Opportunity provide a way to break down projects and
programs and ensure that the chapter is well-rounded. The Areas
are:
• Business
• Individual
• Community
• International
Areas of Opportunity: Business
• The Business Area of Opportunity include projects that
deal with marketing, public relations, strategic planning,
and financial Management. Examples of these type of
projects are:
• Art Auction to raise money for the Chapter
• Writing Press Releases
• Planning Meetings
Areas of Opportunity: Individual
• The Individual Area of Opportunity include projects that deal with
Personal Development, Professional Development, Membership
Retention, Membership Growth, New Chapter Development, and
Chapter Activities. Examples of these type of projects are:
• Public Speaking
• Writing Resumes
• Happy Hour Socials
Areas of Opportunity: Community
• The Community Area of Opportunity include projects that deal with
Community Service, Community Fundraising, Government & Civic
Involvement, and Children & Youth. Examples of these type of
projects are:
• Holiday Food Baskets
• Toy Drives
• Attending Local Government Meetings
Areas of Opportunity: International
• The International Area of Opportunity include projects that deal with
State, National, and International Junior Chamber Involvement and
International Involvement. Examples of these type of projects are:
• Outstanding Young “Any-stater”
• Governmental Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS)
Chairman’s
Planning Guide
Chairman’s Planning Guide (CPG)
• A CPG is a Business Plan that covers every aspect of running a
project
• A CPG includes goal setting, manpower assignments, budgeting,
schedule development and project evaluation to make it better the
next time
• Jaycees created this tool and use this tool to develop young leaders
and better projects
• It sounds like the dreaded “paperwork” but this is WORTH IT!!
Chairman’s Planning Guide (CPG)
• Before you start the project you want to think it through – answer the
first seven (7) questions to do this:
1. Primary Purpose: the one thing you want to
accomplish! No if, and, or buts!
2. Brief Description: Tell the story (who, what, where,
when, why, does the chapter have any history about
this project)
List your SMART Goals: Specific, Measureable,
Attainable, Realistic, Timely
3. Manpower Assignments: Who is doing what?
Project Planning Guide (PPG)
• First seven (7) questions continued:
4. Materials, Supplies, Resources: what do you need
and where are you getting it from
5. Problems and Solutions: Think about what could go
wrong before it happens and what you would do if it
happens
6. Budget: The income and the expense must balance!
7. Specific Steps: Create your timeline to get
everything done!
Project Planning Guide (PPG)
• After you are done the project, answer the final three (3) questions so
that the next Chairperson can learn from you and keep building it
better:
8. Record any Revisions: what changed along the way
and why
9. Solutions or Recommendations for the Future: If
you had to do it all over again how would you do it
better
10. Measureable Result for each goal: What percent
complete of the goals from question 2 did you reach?
Impact Statements – Individual, Chapter,
Community: How did this project impact all of these
National
Programs and
Partners
National Programs and Partners
National Program: Passport to Leadership
• This program is designed to provide direction for a brand new
member and get them involved immediately. This program, also
called “Degrees” is set up in three phases to help the member get the
most out of their membership:
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Phase I: Involvement (Degrees 1-3)
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Phase II: Experience (Degrees 4-6)
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Phase III: Leadership (Degrees 7-10)
National Program: Passport to Leadership
• If you are within your FIRST SIX MONTHS OF MEMBERSHIP, you
can complete the “LEADERboard” program which is one set of
requirements that, when completed within your first six months,
springs you to Degree 3
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Attend 50% of meetings and/or projects
Recite the Jaycee Creed
Participate in competition or competition training
program
Recruit at least one new member
Serve as an active member on a project
Attend a new member orientation (this one counts!)
Lead the chapter in Pledge of Allegiance or Jaycee
Creed
Write a CPG on a new project
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
• As a member, you have many benefits including:
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Membership to the US Chamber of Commerce
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Constant Contact
Personal and Professional Growth
Wireless Program
Prescription Drug Benefits
AVIS Rental Car
New benefits added constantly!!
Learn More about your Membership
• United States Junior Chamber website
• www.usjaycees.org
• And “like” us on Facebook
• https://www.facebook.com/TheUnitedStatesJuniorCha
mber
Don’t Forget….
• You get out of this organization what you put into it
• The Jaycees are here to enhance your life, be here when you can,
keep other priorities in your life set
• Get involved!!
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Attend the Membership Meetings
Volunteer at Projects
Serve as a Project Chair
Attend Socials and Trainings
• HAVE FUN!!
New Member Project
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