Today, these opportunities can be broken
down into four Areas of Opportunity:
- Business
- Individual
- Community
- International
Business Area
Embodying the line of the Jaycee Creed which 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 their
community as well as all nations.
Individual Area
Embodying the line of the Jaycee Creed which 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.
Community Area
Embodying 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.
International Area
Embodying the line of the Jaycee Creed which states
“That 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.
The Jaycees offer you and every young person the
following opportunities:
Friendship:
In the
Jaycees, you become part of the sharpest group of
young people in town and no matter where you might
be transferred or move, there is a nearby Jaycee
chapter, a ready circle of friends. People who
believe, as you do, in taking action to improve the
world around them.
Service:
Your work in the
Jaycees will make you a valued citizen because of
your contributions in
service; working to help youth, the needy, and the
neglected. You are working to build a
community that is more than just a place to earn a
living.
Self Improvement:
Through
the years, Jaycee leadership training has guided
thousands of young people into better jobs and more
secure social lives. In Jaycees, you gain experience
in public speaking, organizing your thoughts more
effectively, and expressing them more confidently.
You learn to organize your work, making more
effective use of your time, on the job and off. You
learn to work with people and to get people to work
with and for you.
Career Advancement:
Being a Jaycee implies
to your employer and others that you are
ambitious and enthusiastic, ready to tackle any job
and assume any responsibility. As a Jaycee, you
assume responsibilities usually entrusted to older,
more experienced people. When advancement
opportunities arise, you will be prepared for them.
Community Recognition:
In Jaycee activities, you become known to civic and
business leaders in your community. You
work with other groups and leading citizens in a
variety of prestigious projects. You will be
working with today's leaders for a better future for
you and your community.
