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Do You Want . . . to make a measurable difference in your community, state or nation?    Do You Want . . . to gain leadership skills to propel yourself up life's ladder?    Do You Want . . . to expand your circle of social and business contacts?   Why  Jaycees? Sure we all want to get ahead in life, but where would America be without volunteers? From a blood drive in a small town, to projects like giant stops on the PGA tour, Jaycees are volunteering. Members also participate in personal training seminars that would cost hundreds of dollars if you had to pay. What is the purpose? To offer people ages 21-39 opportunities through leadership training, community service and personal growth. How much time do I have to commit?  Dedicate as much time and effort as you want. Of course, your return on investment will depend greatly on what you want out of your membership and how much time you put into it.   How much does it cost to join? Each chapter sets its own dues rate. The amount is very reasonable considering the yield you'll receive. Your dues help run your local chapter, as well as the State, National and International organizations.   Is there more than my chapter? When you become a member, you're automatically eligible to reap the benefits of belonging to your local chapter, the local region Jaycees, the Illinois Jaycees, the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber International.   After I join, then what? It depends on you; there are many diversified activity areas. After you join, all that remains is for you to involve yourself in whatever areas stimulate your interests. If there is something that interests you that the local Jaycees don't do, then we want you to propose a project. Your local chapter, region, state and national Jaycees organizations are continuously improving their programming to better fulfill the needs of the community and the varied interests of all our members.   I'M  READY,  HOW  DO  I  JOIN? Come to a chapter meeting and complete a membership application or complete the online form.

The Benefits Of Jaycee Membership An organized method of helping to improve our community with other civic minded individuals. Leadership training and career skills through project participation, chairing projects, participation at meetings and holding an elected office. Personal Growth through Individual Development programs. These can assist with career development and personal skills. FRIENDS, the Jaycee organization is an excellent way to develop friendships with other young people working toward similar goals and enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere. ALSO . . . As a member of a large national association, you'd expect an array of special benefits and discounts. Here's just some of the substantial cost savings the Junior Chamber delivers its members: No Fee/Low Rate Credit Card - First USA Bank MasterCard or Gold MasterCard. 20% Hotel Discount - Get the lowest rates at the world's largest international hotel chain. Car Rental Discounts - Special Junior Chamber member rates at major car rental companies. Overnight Shipping Discount - Low rates for domestic and international shipments. Valuable Health, Life & Accident Insurance Plans Discounts on Office Supplies Free Magazine Subscription - Exciting, informative Jaycees Magazine delivered quarterly.

How can an employer benefit from his employee's Jaycee membership? Jaycees learn to set goals and reach them through projects. If the goals are not attainable, the employee learns in a non-career, non-threatening organization how to set more realistic ones. If the goals are attainable and a project is successful, each Jaycee will see ways to improve the program. Jaycees learn to work together as a team. Teamwork is very important in our organization, because we have many different types of people with many different backgrounds all working toward similar goals. Jaycees learn personnel administration and motivation. Because we are a non-profit volunteer organization, there is no built-in "incentive" for members to participate. Chairpersons and officers learn how to make working together easy for the membership and learn to closely define and communicate goals. In addition to the above three items, Jaycees incorporate many management skills and techniques which assist them in their careers and improve them as employees. These include planning, budgeting, goal-setting, prioritizing, time management, motivation, assertiveness training and communication skills.