The Arkansas Junior Chamber » Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:37:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 US Jaycees Foundation Collecting for Joplin, MO http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/05/816/ http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/05/816/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 06:02:27 +0000 Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/?p=816 In a previous post, we re-printed a letter from Raj Nadkarni, Chairman of the US Jaycees Foundation. In it he asked for donations for those hit by the severe weather and tornadoes in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Florida. Now, in response to the utter devastation in Joplin, Missouri, the US Jaycees are again asking for help. 100% of all donations will be sent to aid Joplin. No administrative costs will be withheld. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to the US Jaycees Foundation are 100% tax-deductible.

To make a donation, mail your check to:

The US Jaycees Foundation
Attention: Disaster Relief Program – Tornadoes
7447 S. Lewis Avenue
Tulsa OK, 74136

UPDATE: 06/11/11

The Arkansas Junior Chamber members in attendance at the USJC Annual Meeting in Chicago raised $600 towards USJC Foundation Disaster Relief, way to go!

]]> http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/05/816/feed/ 0 Jaycees Call to Action on Southern Storms http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/04/jaycees-call-to-action-on-southern-storms/ http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/04/jaycees-call-to-action-on-southern-storms/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:10:46 +0000 Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/?p=814 Dear Fellow Jaycees,

As you are aware, this week the southeastern United States sustained a devastating series of severe storms. The tornadoes that impacted Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Florida have hit home hard. This is the time when Jaycees act and work together to ensure that our friends across the many Jaycee states are safe and know that their fellow Jaycees we are willing to get out and help.

The US Jaycees Foundation is setting up a disaster relief account pursuant to the devastation that has battered the Southeastern US. You are requested to send a tax free donation to:

The US Jaycees Foundation
Attention: Disaster Relief Program – Tornadoes
7447 S. Lewis Avenue
Tulsa OK, 74136

As a reminder, 100% of the funds received go directly to the grants which are provided to the Jaycee states or chapters in order to assist their communities in need. No administrative fees are assessed to the Disaster Relief Funds, so you can rest assured that very dollar donated will go to grants and will assist in the disaster relief. We are starting to work with the chapters in Alabama and shortly will begin working with those from the other states too. If you would like to get your hands dirty let us know and we’ll point you in the direction of chapters who could use your assistance. 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!

Raj Nadkarni
Chairman 2011
US Jaycees Foundation

Please make checks payable to the U.S. Jaycees Foundation and mail contributions to:
7447 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa OK, 74136

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]]> http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/03/spring-2011-newsletter-available/feed/ 0 2010 Year-End Celebration Details http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/02/2011-year-end-celebration-details/ http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2011/02/2011-year-end-celebration-details/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:45:46 +0000 Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/?p=766 Registration details for the 2010 ARJC Year-End Celebration are now available online. This event will feature the swearing in of the 2011 President Toby Stephens and the 2011 Executive Committee, as well as 2010 Awards, Final Report from outgoing President Jeff Deniston, and training from United States Junior Chamber National Vice President Jennifer Ray.

Register for Arkansas Jaycees Year End Celebration in Jonesboro, AR on Eventbrite

Schedule subject to change, all at the Jonesboro Holiday Inn

Friday, March 4th

7:00 pm Hospitality Suite 

Saturday, March 5th

8:00 am Registration
8:30 am First Timers
9:00 am Welcome
9:30 am Single Project Entry
9:30 am Membership
10:30 am Colors of Personality
10:30 am Jaycee Competitions
11:30 am Fundraising
11:30 am Chapter Planning
12:30 pm Lunch (Business Casual)
2:00 pm Jaycee Competitions: SpeakUp/ WriteUp (Business Attire for participants)
4:00 pm Local Highlight- TBD
6:30 pm Reception
7:00 pm Dinner (Business Attire)

Sunday, March 6th

ARJC Board of Directors Meeting

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]]> http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2010/07/annual-meeting-competition-details/feed/ 0 LOTS Training Disc Available Online http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/12/lots-training-disc-available-online/ http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/12/lots-training-disc-available-online/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:03:51 +0000 Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/?p=306 The 2010 Local Officer Training School files are now available online. If you didn’t get a copy of the disc, this is a good opportunity to grab a copy of the files. You can access the files from the link below.

2010 LOTS Training Files

]]> http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/12/lots-training-disc-available-online/feed/ 0 December Board Meeting and Local Officer Training School http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/10/december-board-meeting-and-local-officer-training-school/ http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/10/december-board-meeting-and-local-officer-training-school/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:42:30 +0000 Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/?p=232 The Board of Directors will meet on December 5th at 10:00 am in Little Rock for its final meeting of 2009. A Local Officer Training School (LOTS) will also be held in conjunction with this meeting for incoming 2010 officers.

Location:
Arkansas Studies Institute
401 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201

You can view the training agenda by clicking the link below:
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Attendees are asked to register for this event by visiting this page. There is not expected to be any charge for attending the LOTS.

At this Board Meeting, amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws will be considered, including a proposed increase in the amount of dues payed by chapters to the Arkansas Jaycees per member. A detailed list of proposed changes is attached to this post. Please take time to familiarize yourself and your chapter with this information.

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Arkansas JCI Senate Meeting

This Board Meeting and LOTS will be held in conjunction with the Arkansas JCI Senate/Region VII Mid-Year Meeting in Little Rock the same weekend. An information packet is available with a registration form and a schedule of activities for the event. Download it here: [download id="15"]

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Attached to this post you’ll find an information sheet for US Jaycees Mission Week. Mission Week this year is October 11-17. Mission Week is an excellent opportunity to both promote your chapter and the ideals of the organization. Each day of the week is themed around one of the stanzas of the Jaycee Creed.

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]]> http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/10/jaycee-mission-week-october-11-17/feed/ 0 2009 Annual Meeting Details http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/07/2009-annual-meeting-details/ http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/07/2009-annual-meeting-details/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:30:34 +0000 Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/?p=223 The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Junior Chamber will be on August 21-23, 2009 at the Holiday Inn in Jonesboro. The election of the 2010 Executive Committee will take place at this meeting and amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws will be offered.

Early bird registration is open through August 7 and is $60.00. After the Seventh, registration will be $65.00. Registration is available online and you can either pay by credit card/PayPal, mail a check, or pay at the door. Please register online here.

Lodging can be arranged by calling the Holiday Inn at (870) 935-2030 and make sure to mention that you are with the Arkansas Jaycees to receive the discount rate of $79.99 per night.

]]> http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/07/2009-annual-meeting-details/feed/ 0 2009 USJC Annual Meeting Relocated http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/06/2009-usjc-annual-meeting-relocated/ http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/2009/06/2009-usjc-annual-meeting-relocated/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:30:55 +0000 Jeff http://www.arkansasjaycees.org/?p=219 Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Annual Meeting organizers (the G20 Summit overrunning the original site–we totally had the location scoped first!), the 2009 United States Junior Chamber Annual Meeting has been relocated to Orlando, Florida.

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