Your Chapter
2014 CHAPTER PLAN OF ACTION
Mission Statement
To provide development opportunities that empowers young people to create positive impact on
each other and in our community.
Vision Statement
To be the leading youth organization in the area that provides individual and communal growth.
The objective of the McHenry Area Jaycees is to offer programs to our members to develop
themselves and better our community. Specific goals for the year are:
1. To enroll at least 5 more members in the Passport to Leadership (7 Members)
2. To retain at least 75% of the general membership. (71%)
3. To end the year fiscally with 20,000 dollars in the bank. (14,132)
4. To conduct at least 4 more projects centered round Hunger Relief (3)
5. To conduct at least 1 visitation to each chapter in the region. (5/15)
McHenry Area Jaycees Chapter Plan 2014
1. The following procedures were used to determine the needs of the chapter and the
community we serve:
• Chapter Plan Analysis: July 25th, 2014
• Results from Membership Survey
• Chapter Plan Analysis: April 15th, 2014
• Individual conversations with members
• Newsletters from McHenry Chambers or Northwest Herald
a. Specific member needs (i.e. social opportunities, recognition of their efforts, leadership
programs, family projects, baby-sitting service, etc.) are as follows:
• Recognition of their efforts towards the chapter
• Training on team building
• Leadership programs
• Something to reflect that they are part of Jaycee’s (name tags, shirts)
• Social activities in order to meet new people.
b. Specific chapter needs (i.e. activation, training, communications, public awareness, etc.) are as
follows:
• Training on parliamentary procedure
• Retention of members
• Activation of members
• More publicity in local media
• Do more fundraising to decrease project deficits
c. Specific community needs (i.e. community center, activities for teenagers, elderly assistance,
etc.) are as follows:
• Expose the Jaycee’s to the community more.
• Clothing drive
• Youth mentoring programs
• Food Drives
• Child seat safety project
• Training in Time Management
2. Through planning, we determined the following chapter strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths:
• Willingness to involve ourselves with other chapters
• Brainstorming
• A good connection with city officials
A renewed sense of focus
Weaknesses:
• Laziness amongst general membership
• Members are not familiar with organization’s mass information
• Follow Through with ideas
Dwindling Active Core
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3. Using the above planning processes, the following potential chapter problems and their
possible solutions were discussed:
Problem: Follow through with ideas
Solution: More active guidance from supervising officers towards membership
Problem: Members are not familiar with organization’s mass information
Solution: Hold training seminars and direct members to webinars so they can have access to info
Problem: Laziness amongst general membership
Solution: Programs like APIP and No Show No Dough
Problem: Finding Chair Persons for projects
Solution: Running more projects by committee, eliminating the need.
4. After reviewing all of the above information, the following long-term goals were
approved by the chapter:
1. Develop a J-Teens to cultivate younger members before reaching membership age
Complete
2. 10% of all funds raised to be placed into a contingency fund
3. To restart the scholarship program in order to assist the community
4. To host at least 3 training seminars for general membership
Complete
5. To solidify incentive programs into the chapter
Complete
5. After reviewing all of the above information, the following short-term goals were set in
each of the following Areas of Opportunity:
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BUSINESS AREA OF OPPORTUNITY
Embodying 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, prosperity, and
well being for all nations.
Almost all members of Junior Chamber are involved in some business activity - working on their
own, for another company, or preparing to open their own business. The Junior Chamber was
established in 1920 to give young people an active voice in the business community. This same
purpose is now found in the Business Area of Opportunity and is divided into four Commissions:
• Marketing and Public Relations. Projects in this Commission are conducted to promote the
image of your chapter and the Junior Chamber movement in the community. Some examples are
brochures, business cards, television appearances, chapter marketing via local print media, radio
PR efforts, press releases, external awards programs such as Distinguished Service Awards or
Business Sponsor Awards, parades, pageants, newsletters, ongoing public relations work and
training in marketing and public relations.
• Strategic Planning. This includes all projects involving record keeping, reporting, planning,
needs analysis and evaluation. Examples include developing Project Management Guides,
creating, reviewing and revising a chapter business plan and any other short-term or long-term
planning and evaluation. Training in the above activities would also be included here.
• Financial Management. This Commission ensures that the chapter's finances are handled in a
proper way and looks for ways to enhance the financial stability of the chapter. Any project run
with the primary purpose of raising funds for the chapter would go here. This commission also
includes anything related to completing a chapter audit, procuring insurance, and filing
incorporation papers and taxes.
• Business Opportunities. Projects in this Commission give chapters the chance to enhance the
economics of the community by conducting projects to increase business productivity.
Economic progress can be achieved by partnering with the local Chamber of Commerce,
organizing small investment clubs, visiting successful companies to learn how they conduct their
business, and by inviting successful entrepreneurs to speak at monthly meetings. Junior
Chambers can also conduct training sessions on how to enhance company operations and
promote free enterprise as the best way to achieve economic justice.
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Objective:
To provide the general members with training/experience in dealing with real world business
situations, to either help in professional careers or in entrepreneurship.
Strengths:
• Good connections to business and city officials to provide training
• Wide diversity of business backgrounds
Weaknesses:
• A fear of asking for donations
• Not getting the word out about our chapter
• A sense of self-defeatism
• New members who are unfamiliar with business plans
Goals:
• To conduct 6 public relations projects (Complete)
• To participate in 3 parades
• To run 3 PSAs on television/cable access/radio
• To appear in the local newspaper at least once a month (4/12)
• To create/update the chapter’s brochure (Complete)
• To create/update the chapter’s website (update at least once a month)
• To produce a chapter newsletter once a month
• To meet all submission deadlines for the USJC Civic Leadership program
• To conduct evaluations of the chapter plan within 30 days of the end of each quarter
• To submit 1 Mid-Year Evaluation (Complete)
• To submit 1 Annual Report
• To conduct 2 Planning Management Guide (PMGs) trainings (1/2)
• To conduct 1 Single Project Entry (SPE) trainings
• To get completed community surveys from 150 members of our community (Complete)
• To review and renew chapter insurance policy (Complete)
• To file incorporation papers (Complete)
• To file taxes (Complete)
• To provide monthly breakdown of cash and accounts receivable (7/12)
• To provide 12 written financial reports to the general membership (7/12)
• To conduct 4 ways and means projects with a total net profit of $15,000
• To end the year with $20,000 in the bank
• To become a member/renew membership with local Chamber of Commerce
• To have 6 local business members speak at General Membership meetings (2/6)
• To conduct 1 Entrepreneurs Program modules
• To conduct 1 Value Investing seminars
• To conduct 1 Career Advancement trainings
• To conduct 2 other business opportunities projects (Complete)
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Projects:
Haunted House
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wendy's Nights
Fiesta Days Parade
Toys For Tots Parade
Glow Necklaces
Jaycee Day Parking
Games at Jaycees Days
Parking at Fiesta Days
Best Pizza Contest
PSA Child Safety Seat
PSA Motorcycle Safety
Walmart Stand Fundraiser
Firework Donation Jars Fundraiser
Membership Recruitment Through Business Area of Opportunity
Goal: To recruit 5 new members through business opportunity projects
Goal: To Retain and activate 10 members through business opportunity projects
Evaluation of Area:
This section is beginning to grow. The connections are being made with local businesses willing
to aid us in our advertising efforts are important. We continue to gain new members through
projects such as Jaycee Days and now are preparing for the Haunted House, our largest profitable
enterprise during the year. Now more than ever do our members need to focus on donations,
sponsorships, and local business advertisement. Our communications has gotten a little better,
but still lacks a great deal, and we have brought in a consultant to aid us in said endeavor.
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INDIVIDUAL AREA OF OPPORTUNITY
Embodying the line of the Jaycee Creed that 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.
While there is an Area of Opportunity for individual development, every single activity in the
Junior Chamber organization is oriented to develop the potential and skills of the individual
member. Active participation in activities in any of the Areas will give the member the
opportunity to enhance his or her potential. Training opportunities dedicated to the enhancement
of a Jaycee member's personal skill set (not related to official Jaycee responsibilities) and not
specifically covered by another Area would be included here.
The Individual Area of Opportunity through its four Commissions ensures that new members are
brought into the organization and are provided with training to fully develop their personal and
professional potential:
• Personal Development. This Commission includes projects that improve the quality of life of
the membership. Such projects provide education that benefits members in both their personal
and professional lives. Examples include training in the areas of family values, spiritual
development, hobbies, retirement planning, time management, public speaking, communication
skills, and the USJC competitions program.
• Professional Development. Projects aimed at developing members as leaders in their chapters
and professions are the focus of this Commission. Examples include leadership training, officer
training, team building, "How to motivate others" courses, and other managerial training.
• Membership Retention, Growth and New Chapters. This Commission ensures that new
members join the chapter regularly, receive proper orientation and are included in the chapter's
activities immediately after joining. Project examples include M-Nights, membership booths,
recruiting incentives, corporate sponsorships, assisting another chapter with membership
recruitment, new member orientations, establishing a new chapter and activation programs like
Passport to Leadership!
• Chapter Activities. This Commission ensures that members have the opportunity to
participate in a wide variety of social activities, and that chapter meetings are well planned and
members have the opportunity to participate in meeting procedures. Some examples include
socials, chapter awards programs, chapter meetings, sports, visitations, hosting region meetings,
attendance at region meetings, etc.
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Objective:
To provide training opportunities for personal growth and development.
Strengths:
• Diversified backgrounds great for training opportunities
• We have a strong focus on this area of opportunity
• Enthusiasm in trying new things
Weaknesses:
•Scheduling conflicts between membership and trainers.
• Lack of follow through
• Lack of region training
• Members do not take trainings seriously
Goals:
• To conduct 1 financial planning projects (Complete)
• To conduct 4 personal skills projects (Complete)
• To conduct 2 family life projects
• To conduct 0 spiritual development projects
• To have 1 members compete in State Speak-Up Competition (Complete)
• To have 1 members compete in State Write-Up Competition (Complete)
• To have 1 members compete in Armbruster/Brownfield/Mungenast Competition
• To have 3 members compete in Jaycee Debate Competition (Complete)
• To have 2 members compete in Jaycee Jeopardy Competition (Complete)
• To conduct 2 Chairperson trainings (Complete)
• To have 100% of officers attend state/region-sponsored training (LOTS Complete)
• To conduct 1 Parliamentary Procedure trainings
• To conduct 30 member surveys
• To get completed membership surveys from 60% of our members
• To conduct 4 new member orientations (1/4)
• To advance 50% of the membership one or more levels in the Passport to Leadership
program (20%)
• To retain 60% of the membership
• To provide incentives to members for recruiting
• To conduct quarterly recruitment drives
• To set up membership booths at various community functions (Complete)
• To conduct 4 corporate sponsorship meetings/projects
• To create a membership packet
• To create a letter welcoming new members to chapter
• To complete 0 internal extensions
• To complete 1 chapter save (In Progress)
• To hold 6 socials
• To conduct a chapter awards program (Complete)
• To conduct 13 chapter visitations (6/13)
• To participate in 3 Region events (2/3)
• To participate in 4 State events (2/4)
• To conduct a once-a-month Board of Directors meeting (7/12)
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• To conduct a once-a-month General Membership meeting (7/12)
• To provide agendas for 12 Board of Directors meetings (7/12)
• To provide agendas for 12 General Membership meetings (7/12)
• To record and distribute minutes for 12 Board of Directors meetings (7/12)
• To record and distribute minutes for 12 General Membership meetings (7/12)
Projects:
• Various Trainings
• Various Socials
• Speak UP Write Up
• Haunted House Hopping
Super Seven Training
LOTS Training
Easter Egg Stuffing
Various Visitations
Year End Regional
APIP
No Show No Dough
Membership Recruitment Through Individual Area of Opportunity
Goal: To recruit 4 new members through individual opportunity projects
Goal: To retain 7 members through individual opportunity projects
Evaluation of Area:
We’re heading in a great direction and working on completion of all goals. Many are in the
works of planning and have PMGs started. The main focus of training will center round PMG’s
and what the Jaycees can do for its members. Members are beginning to understand the extent of
our ability to make their passions a reality.
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COMMUNITY AREA OF OPPORTUNITY
Embodying 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
knowledge of community dynamics in solving these problems, through actual experience. Like
all citizens, Junior Chamber members have a stake in the betterment of their communities.
The Community Area of Opportunity is built around four Commissions. Below are some basic
concepts under these four classifications:
• Community Service. This Commission involves projects that are designed to promote or
improve the quality of life for people in the community by working directly with people and
through improvement of resources or facilities in the community. This includes projects that
deal directly with community needs such as elderly assistance, mental health and retardation, and
health and safety (i.e. Community Care Day, senior citizens’ program, community food pantry).
Projects dealing with properties, economic development, energy and the environment would also
be included here. Note: Youth projects would be listed under the Children and Youth
Commission (Community) and state, national and international Junior Chamber priority projects
would be under the State, National and International Junior Chamber Involvement Commission
(International).
• Community Fundraising. Projects in this Commission deal with the direct raising of funds
for a specific non-Jaycee program. This includes fundraising for local disaster or emergency
assistance, health related organizations, foundations and any organized community charities (i.e.
Oktoberfest, Easter Seals, March of Dimes).
• Government and Civic Involvement. Another aspect of this area would be the chapter's
involvement with the local, state, and national governmental process. These are projects that
deal with all areas of involvement with the local, state and national governmental process.
Projects include town forums, debates, "Get Out The Vote", advocacy issues, criminal justice
projects, etc., as well as providing assistance to other civic organizations in the community (i.e.
voters registration, City Council meetings, Police/Fireman Appreciation Picnic, coffee with town
officials).
• Children and Youth. This Commission's responsibility is to promote and coordinate projects
related to children and youth. As the future of our community lies in the hands of today's young
people, many projects should be conducted to ensure that young people are well prepared to take
the community leadership roles in the years to come. Examples include youth sporting events,
fingerprinting, building a playground, holiday egg hunts, reading and other educational
programs, etc. Note: Projects involving children of non-Jaycees fall under this Commission.
Family-related projects, where children of Jaycees are involved with their Jaycee parents, may
fall under the Personal Development Commission or Chapter Activities Commission
(Individual).
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Objective:
To provide community members training as well as host events for them and their families.
Strengths:
• Existing well known projects in the community
• Great support system from chapter
• Improved budgeting abilities for community projects
• Great connections with local businesses to help with projects
Weaknesses:
• Not well known for community projects
• Lack of leadership to run community projects
• Lack of follow up on community surveys to address needs
Goals:
• To conduct 4 youth projects (Complete)
• To conduct 3 underprivileged projects (1/3)
• To conduct 0 elderly projects
• To conduct 1 community improvement projects
• To conduct 2 community fundraising projects raising $5000 (300/5000)
• To conduct 3 governmental involvement project(s) during the year
• To conduct 3 visitations to City Council meetings
Projects:
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Fishing Derby
• Toys for Tots Parade
• Scholarship
Membership Recruitment Through Community Area of Opportunity
Goal: To recruit 2 new members through community opportunity projects
Goal: To retain 10 new members through community opportunity projects
Evaluation of Area:
Working towards our goals. We have a strong focus on community right now with the majority
of our projects. With a successful Jaycee Days, the community knows the Jaycee name and we
were able to bring new vendors into the community to help their businesses grow, which
stimulates the economy. The creation of the Jayteens also created a program that allows teens to
avoid drugs through a positive organization.
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INTERNATIONAL AREA OF OPPORTUNITY
Embodying 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 encompass all projects and programs that enhance a member's
knowledge of different cultures and countries around the world. This includes the following two
Commissions:
• State, National and International Junior Chamber Involvement. This Commission
includes all state, USJC, and JCI emphasis programs. Consult your state organization for a list
of state programs (Camp New Hope). Current nationwide chapter projects include: Riley’s
Toys, Nothing But Nets, Support Our Troops, Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF), Ten
Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA), and Government Involvement. For a complete list of
National Partner programs for 2014, visit the U.S. Jaycees website at www.usjaycees.org.
Examples of JCI programs include JCI Trainings, JCI Business Academy and Best Business Plan
in the World. Note: Chapter Twinning would be included under the International Involvement
Commission.
• International Involvement. Projects in this Commission include those that provide assistance
or promote understanding and communications between the chapter and people outside the
United States. Junior Chamber members recognize the fact that the present world problems can
often be solved through international collaboration, tolerance and friendship. Members put this
belief into practice by collaborating in joint worldwide projects. Examples include food drives
for other countries, chapter Twinning, international guest speakers, etc.
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Objective:
To not only help members in our own community but to help members in the whole world.
Strengths:
• Willingness to help others
Weaknesses:
• Members are not aware of projects to assist in area of opportunity
• Lack of activation
• Lack of projects
Goals:
• To conduct 1 state involvement projects (Complete)
• To conduct 1 national involvement projects
• To conduct 1 international involvement projects
Projects:
• Red Cross Blood Drive
• Relay for Life
• Nothing but Nets
Heifer International
Membership Recruitment Through International Area of Opportunity
Goal: To recruit 1 new members through international opportunity projects
Goal: To retain 3 members through international opportunity projects
Evaluation of Area:
This area has been sidelining many important projects in other areas, seeking to benefit multiple
ways to different peoples, but has no direct focus.
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ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
• Roster of Chapter Officers and Duties. Include name, address, phone number, and e-mail
address.
• Membership Plan. Include renewals, proposed new members and monthly totals.
Membership plan should match new member goals in each of the Area of Opportunities.
• Calendar of Events. Include dates of Board of Directors’ and General Membership meetings.
Also include proposed projects, membership nights, and proposed dates for starting and
completing extensions.
• Proposed Chapter Budget.
Opportunity.
Include projected income and expenses in each Area of
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2014 Membership Plan
MONTH
January
February
March
April
May
June
Plan
-
Number
Due
= Beginning
+
Month
Number
Retained
+
Number
New
=
Month
End
July
August
September
October
November
December
31
32
33
34
33
34
35
35
36
36
37
38
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
1
7
3
1
29
30
31
30
31
32
31
34
35
29
34
37
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
5
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
32
33
34
33
34
35
35
36
36
37
38
39
Totals
39
31
8
24
15
39
MONTH
January
February
March
April
May
June
Actual
Number
Members
July
August
September
October
November
December
Number
Members
31
32
33
34
32
32
32
33
-
Number
Due
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
= Beginning
+
Month
29
30
31
30
30
30
30
Number
Retained
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
+
Number
New
2
1
2
0
0
0
2
=
Month
End
32
33
34
32
32
32
33
Totals
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2014 Calendar of Events
JANUARY
21sh Board Meeting
7th General Membership Meeting
12th Chapter Planning
18th Year End Regional
24-26th Year End GA
JULY
15th Board Meeting
1st General Membership Meeting
5th Jaycee Days
TBA Fiesta Days
TBA Fiesta Days Parade
FEBRUARY
25th Board Meeting
4th General Membership Meeting
1st Region Social
9th Cards Against High Costs Fundraiser
AUGUST
19th Board Meeting
5th General Membership Meeting
AML Haunted House Construction Begins
12th Wendy’s Night Fundraiser
2nd Wal-Mart Food Drive
MARCH
18th Board Meeting
4th General Membership Meeting
4th Tape the Prez
16th St. Patrick’s Day Parade
15th Wal-Mart Food Drive
SEPTEMBER
16th Board Meeting
2nd General Membership Meeting
6th Team Building Social
AML Haunted House Construction
23rd Scare Tactics Social
APRIL
15th Board Meeting/Chapter Plan Update
1st General Membership Meeting
22nd Bowling Social
12th Easter Egg Hunt
19th Easter Egg Hunt Rain Day
OCTOBER
21st Board Meeting
7th General Membership Meeting
EWM Haunted House Operation
EWM Membership Booth/Recruitment
MAY
20th Board Meeting
6th General Membership Meeting
13th Wendy’s Night Fundraiser
3rd Wal-Mart Food Drive
TBA 1st Trimester GA
NOVEMBER
18th Board Meeting
4th General Membership Meeting
2nd-8th Haunted House Deconstruction
30th Toys for Tots Parade
9th Haunted House Awards Dinner
JUNE
17th Board Meeting
3rd General Membership Meeting
7th Fishing Derby
24th Chapter Plan Update
TBA Camping Social
DECEMBER
16th Board Meeting
2nd General Membership Meeting
9th Wendy’s Night Fundraiser
31st New Year’s Party
TBA Shoveling the Community
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2014 Annual Budget
INCOME
EXPENSE
BUSINESS AREA OF OPPORTUNITY
0
0
22500
1560
1000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25,060
0
0
7630
2535
0
1700
2000
50
0
20
105
15
100
14,155
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
200
200
0
0
0
0
150
0
0
0
0
550
TOTAL
0
1000
0
175
0
1175
10000
0
0
525
0
10525
0
0
0
0
26,235
900
0
0
900
26,160
Business-related Projects
Leadership Projects
Ways & Means Projects
Member Dues
Corporate Sponsorships
Insurance, Incorporation, Taxes, Audit
Rent, M.U.T.T., P.O. Box, Bank
Public Relations
Chapter Newsletter & Brochure
Chapter Website & Hosting
Chamber of Commerce Membership Dues
Surveys
Miscellaneous Operations
TOTAL
INDIVIDUALAREA OF OPPORTUNITY
Personal Skills Projects
Family Life Projects
Spiritual Development Projects
Chapter Socials
Chapter Awards
Write-Up/Speak-Up/Portfolios/Jeopardy/Debate
Membership Recruitment
New Member Orientations
New Member Packets
Recruiting Incentives
Membership Training
Officer Training
Printing for Meetings
Miscellaneous Operations
COMMUNITYAREA OF OPPORTUNITY
Community Development Projects
Community Fundraising Projects
Governmental Involvement Projects
Children & Youth Projects
Miscellaneous Operations
INTERNATIONALAREA OF OPPORTUNITY
State & National Involvement Projects
International Involvement Projects
Miscellaneous Operations
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
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McHENRY AREA JAYCEES
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
President
Andrew Hileman
Internal VP
External VP
Mary Kozel
Mike Van Bladel
Administrative VP
State Director
Shauna Willis
Al Lonberg
Chairman of the Board
Local
Directors
Jeremy Cable
OPEN
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Member Survey 2014
1. What do you like about the McHenry Area Jaycee’s?
2. How long have you been a member with the McHenry Area Jaycee’s?
3. What are you hoping to achieve through the Jaycee’s?
4. What projects would you be interested in seeing us do?
5. If you had to criticize any one thing in reference to the McHenry Area Jaycee’s, what
would it be, and how would you fix it?
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Quarter 1 Summary:
Looking back across the first trimester, the first word that comes to mind is adjustment.
Many of the new board members are new to the Jaycee’s in general, and in that regard have very
little knowledge of what to do or what our responsibilities are. It is due to this fact that many
goals have been slow to start, but are gradually growing stronger as we move along. As we
move into the second trimester, the new word will be training, so that we can build the teamwork
necessary to lift our chapter higher than we’ve been in decades. We had amazing events that
everyone was excited to do, and have learned a lot through those events. While our strong,
active core is beginning to fade, a new force is growing within the chapter, the new core is
building, and that’s a good thing, because as time moves forward the new members, guided by
the veterans, will become the core each time, and like the mighty phoenix the chapter is reborn
through this process.
Quarter 2 Summary:
Looking back across the first quarter, I have seen improvement in all the functions of the
chapter. I have seen members grow into their own seats of leadership and begin taking the
chapter into their own wing. I, as president, have been needed less and less, which is awesome
because as the year progresses I hope to see more and more of the members doing the work, I
look to my board to develop the mentorship skills that is necessary for Presidency next year. I
have been doling out monthly homework assignments to the board, and through those
assignments they have developed and it has aided them in gaining deeper understanding of their
purpose in the chapter. As we move into the third quarter, which consists of many exciting, but
smaller projects, as well as haunted house construction, we will see even more activation from
our members. We have more work to do, but I am optimistic that we are still moving in the right
direction.
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