THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF IMPACT!
Want to be part of the celebration? Below are a few ideas to get you started:
THE 100th ANNIVERSARY TOOLKIT
Discover the 100th Anniversary of the JCI Movement toolkit, which includes innovative resources ranging from press kits to print ads, to help you and your community celebrate 100 years of impact.
Download yours at http://www.jci.cc/100years/tools
PROJECT IMPACT 100
Celebrate 100 years of impact by empowering your community to take united action and impact the lives of 100 people. Use the JCI Active Citizen Framework to start organizing your Project Impact 100!
Get started at http://www.jci.cc/100years/impact100
SUBMIT YOUR ORGANIZATION’S HISTORY
Commemorating 100 years of impact, we want to hear your stories of local projects, initiatives, events and the positive change created. Fill out this form to share your JCI Organization’s history.
Submit yours at http://www.jci.cc/100years/yourlocalstory
PLAN A DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Share JCI’s past, present, and future of action and impact with your local community through a movie screening of the JCI documentary showcasing 100 years of impact.
Learn more at http://www.jci.cc/100years/celebrate#y100Cs3
That’s right Jaycees, it’s that time of year again…time to think not only about who will lead your local organization, but also about who will lead your STATE organization!
- Are you a local chapter leader who wants to apply your experience at the State level?
- Do you think you have what it takes to keep the Sunshine State shining?
- Do you have some great ideas about how to engage more members?
If so, then now is the time to declare your intentions! It’s easy…just click on the button below to download the form, complete it, and return by July 15th via email to [email protected].
Want a better idea of the duties and responsibilities of State Officers? Check out these basic job descriptions from the USJC:
Taking on a leadership role in your local or state organization is not only an opportunity to gain more experience, but it’s also a way to ensure that the organization continues to be a vital part of communities throughout Florida. Plus…it can be a whole lot of fun!
Elections will be held during our Summer Conference and Congress of Outstanding Young Floridians in Sebring, FL, August 21-23; elected officers will serve a one-year term beginning January 1st.
The Florida Jaycees definitely shone brightly at the JCI USA National Convention in Nashville, TN taking home the following individual, chapter, project, and state awards:
- Civic Leadership Certification (CLC): Avon Park Jaycees (95% efficiency)
- Shoot for Success MVJ: JCI Emerald Coast (+11)
- 15 Member recruiters: Brett Hogan (Lake Placid Jaycees), Ronald Kezeske (Naples Jaycees), Shannon McLoughlin (Jacksonville Jaycees), Joel Shank (JCI Kissimmee-St Cloud), Roberta Riggins Walton (Southwest Orlando Junior Chamber)
- Presidential Medallions: Marsha Dorris (JCI Miami), Heather J. Holliday (North Miami Jaycees), Summer Miller (Avon Park)
- Most Outstanding Local Vice President: Shannon Higgins (Avon Park Jaycees)
- Most Outstanding Member: Shawn DeVries (Jacksonville)
- Best Local Growth and Development Program: Monthly Happy Hour (Jacksonville)
- Best Local Personal Skill Development Program: Osprey Challenge (Jacksonville)
- Best Local UN MDG Project: Green Team (Jacksonville)
- Andrew G. Mungenast Founders Plaque (Most New Chapters): JCI Florida
- Best Party of the States Theme: JCI Florida
Cheers to an AWESOME 2014 and an even better 2015! #ShineOnJCIFL #JCIUSARightNow
Submissions for the January 2015 edition are due on December 2nd, 2014.
The Jaycee Sunshine is published every quarter and mailed to members of JCI Florida.
Congratulations to the newly elected 2015 JCI Florida Executive Team!
President: Heather Holliday (North Miami)
Immediate Past President: Marsha Dorris (Miami)
Vice Presidents:
Kelly Riggles (Emerald Coast)
Mike Souther (Avon Park)
Summer Miller (Avon Park
It is time once again to elect your state officers. The 2015 JCI Florida state officer elections will be held November 22nd, 9 am EST, at Hotel Indigo in St. Petersburg (address and agenda below). The positions to be elected are: President, Vice President (four), Secretary and Treasurer. If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please complete and return the Officer Nomination form to [email protected] no later than November 20, 2014. Please email me with any questions you may have, or I may be reached by phone at: (850)276-6246.
In addition to the elections meeting, breakfast and a half day of training will be offered. This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow Jaycees, elect your leadership for the coming year and participate in valuable training to help finish 2014 strong.
November 22 Agenda:
8 am – Breakfast
9 am – Meeting & Elections, followed by Training
Afternoon – Enjoy St. Petersburg
Hotel Indigo: (727)822-4814
234 Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(room rate $119, Valet parking $14/day, free street parking)
In Jaycee Spirit,
Jasmine Allen, Past President (#86) JCI Florida
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As many of you have seen or heard over the last few weeks, there have been many natural disasters that have happened around our great country over the spring of 2014, from tornados in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi to massive flooding in Florida along with many other states. On behalf of the United States Jaycees Foundation we wish to send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by these incidents.
As usual, we know that Jaycees across America are reacting and acting to help those that are in need in these affected areas.
We wanted to reach out to each of you, to let you know the trustees of US Jaycees Foundation and the Disaster Relief Committee are here to help and assist you in your efforts to provide needed resources and funds to those in need.
We are setting up an on-line donation link at www.usjayceefoundation.org where you or anyone who wishes to help can make a tax free donation for disaster relief. (Look for ‘Spring 2014’)
If your local organization (chapter) is working to provide assistance, you can request funds from the Disaster Relief Fund by submitting a grant request. This form can also be found on the Foundation website.
Please remember that the US Jaycees Foundation is here to assist the US Junior Chamber in any way possible, but we can only do this through your continued involvement. Please take a moment to make a donation or become a recurring donor to help continue the work of organization.
Jaycees — it is time we do what we do best – help those who need a hand to get back on their feet, or maybe just a hand to dig out of a difficult situation. You have seen the pictures on the news – the time to act is NOW!!!
In the name of Jaycees everywhere – God Bless you all.
WE BELIEVE – That Service to Humanity is the BEST WORK of LIFE!
Sincerely,
John Weber Chairman Disaster Relief Committee
Raj Nadkarni Chairman of the USJC Foundation
We are proud to announce and congratulate WNBA Player Ruth Riley as one of the recent TOYA honorees. Riley, a resident of Miami Beach, has served as a spokesperson for Nothing But Nets to promote the eradication of malaria. On her website Riley states: “As an athlete, I embrace the fact that I am a role model for today’s youth. Whether it is stressing the importance of education and encouraging a love for reading, teaching about nutrition and how to live a healthy lifestyle, or working on a local and global level to help eradicate malaria, I am constantly trying to use the platform basketball has given me to positively influence as many lives as possible.”
The first TOYA program was held in 1939, honoring the “Class of 1938”. The 76th Annual Ten Outstanding Young Americans banquet and ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Congratulations Ruth and keep creating positive change!
