The
Collinsville Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) is a civic organization that
provides young people with the opportunity to develop personal and leadership
skills through local community service and organizational involvement while
expanding the Jaycees movement. The Collinsville Jaycees are affiliated with the
United States Junior
Chamber of Commerce.
The Jaycees are young men and women between the ages of 18 and 41 who are
given opportunities for individual and professional development through personal
achievement.
Our goals are realized by offering programs in Management, Community
Service, and Individual Development that are specifically designed to assist
members in achieving their potential as leaders and encourage their involvement
in meaningful activities ranging from community service and environmental
awareness to recreation and of course, social interaction. The projects that we
hold give our members excellent opportunities to grow both personally and
professionally. Being a part of the planning helps increase skills in time
management, organization, and communication. As our members work at the
community service projects, friendships are created. Many times these
friendships are ones that will last throughout the years. So while we are
helping the community and learning skills that will help us throughout all of
our lives, we are having fun while doing so.