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JCI Presenter to be offered at Annual Meeting

John — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:41:00 +0000

JCI Presenter, the JCI Effective Presentation Course is a full day course that focuses on the concepts of creating and delivering an effective presentation utilizing visual aids and strong delivery methods with a mind towards understanding the audience. Participants practice presentations during the entire course.

JCI Presenter should be taken by all members who want to expand their presentation skills in order to make better project reports and intervene during chapter meetings.

JCI Presenter will be head trained by national guest Anthony Colletti, USJC National Treasurer. Registration is required in advance. If you have a JCI login go to www.jci.cc and register by going to Training > Upcoming Courses > and then JCI Presenter (Little Rock). If you don’t have a login go to www.jci.cc/register.php to sign in.

State Convention August 12-13 in Little Rock

John — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:33:51 +0000

The State Annual Meeting will be held August 12 – 13, 2011 in the Little Rock River Market District Downtown. The meetings will be held at the Arkansas Studies Institute (http://www.arstudies.org/) and the hotel will be the Courtyard by Marriott on President Clinton Avenue (http://cwp.marriott.com/litdt/arjaycees/). Registraton is open at http://arjc.eventbrite.com

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2010 Year End Awards

John — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:25:31 +0000

The 2010 Year-End Awards were presented on Saturday, March 5th by 73rd State President Jeff Deniston in Jonesboro. The winners are:

Jaycee of the Year: John Baine, El Dorado Jaycees

Outstanding Chapter of the Year: Fort Smith Jaycees

Outstanding Local President President of the Year: Hannah Stephens, Magnolia Jaycees

Outstanding Local Officer of the Year: Josh Groner, Fort Smith Jaycees

Outstanding State Officer of the Year: Sam Abernathy, Jonesboro Jaycees

Parade of Chapters:

Jonesboro Jaycees
Magnolia Jaycee
El Dorado Jaycees

2010 Year-End Celebration Details

Jeff — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:45:46 +0000

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.

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

2011 State Planning & Board Meeting

John — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:12:37 +0000

The 2011 Planning Meeting and final Board of Directors meeting of the Arkansas Junior Chamber for the year will be held on Saturday, November 6th. We will start at 10 AM and should be done before 4 PM. The meetings and trainings will be held at the Arkansas Studies Institute at 401 President Clinton Avenue in the River Market District of Little Rock.

Regional Local Officer Training Schools (LOTS) will be scheduled shortly around Arkansas allowing for short commutes for those in attendance.

2010 Annual Meeting Recap

John — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:19:16 +0000

We are proud to announce the election of our 2011 State Officers:

Toby Stephens, Magnolia, 74th State President
Jeff Deniston, Jonesboro, Chairman of the Board
Josh Groner, Fort Smith, State Vice-President
Kelli Harrison, El Dorado, State Vice-President
Kelly Privett, Paragould, State Vice-President
Jeff Taylor, Jonesboro, State Vice-President

The mid-year Arkansas Parade of Chapters rankings are:

Jonesboro Jaycees
Paragould Jaycees
El Dorado Jaycees

2010 Mid-Year Retreat

John — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:08:31 +0000

The Arkansas Junior Chamber Mid-Year Retreat will be held July 16-18 on the Spring River near Mammouth Springs. It is a no business weekend on the river to allow members from across Arkansas to meet one another. The registration form is attached and the deadline is July 1st.

2010 ARJC Mid-Year Retreat

2010 Annual Meeting Information

John — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:53:06 +0000

Arkansas Junior Chamber 2010 Annual Meeting Registration

The El Dorado Junior Chamber will host the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Junior Chamber August 13-15, 2010. We will have 2011 State Officer elections, trainings, and a good time.

The Country Inn & Suites, El Dorado’s newest establishment, will be the official hotel and central meeting point. Hotel rooms will be in a block beginning at $75 a night with advance registration under the Arkansas Jaycees room block.

Friday, August 13^th

A Night Out in El Dorado
Safety Shuttle to/from Country Inns & Suites to Downtown El Dorado
Members of the El Dorado Jaycees will be on hand to escort guests in Downtown El Dorado.

Saturday, August 14^th

Saturday activities are all at the Country Inns & Suites unless otherwise noted

8:30 – 9:00 AM First Timers Competition

9 – 11 AM Speak-Up, Write Up, Interview Skills, Resume Skills

11AM – Noon National Training

Noon – 1 PM Lunch with David Hale, Past National President
The United States Junior Chamber

1 – 2 PM Hour of Power Speakers

2 – 4:30 PM               Breakout Trainings:
                                    Membership Recruiting
                                    Building Local Chamber Relationships
                                    Effective Board Meetings
                                    Jaycees & Social Media

4:30 – 5:30 PM JCI Senate Forum

6 – 7:30 PM Banquet with Joanie Cramer, President-elect
The United States Junior Chamber

8 PM – Until Organized entertainment Downtown with safety shuttle
Candidate hospitality suites at hotel

Sunday, August 15^th

Sunday activities are at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce at 111 West Main Street

9 – 10 AM State Executive Committee

10 AM – Noon Annual Meeting of the Corporation

Meals included:
Saturday & Sunday continental breakfast
Boxed lunch on Saturday
Buffet dinner Saturday night

The convention facilities are comprised of one main meeting hall room that can accommodate a dinner for 60 or a theater style up to 100. Suites are also available. On Sunday we will have the use of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce at 111 West Main Street.

There will be a hospitality shuttle available on Saturday day for shopping and on Saturday night for a night on the town with a visit to one or more entertainment establishments.

Registration is tiered pricing.
Advance registration through the Year-End weekend will be $45.00;
After Year-End up until the Monday before the Annual Meeting will be $55.00;
On-site will be $65.00

Senate/Alumni Rate up until the Monday before the Annual Meeting will be $35.00;
On-site Senate/Alumni rate is $45.00

Refunds will be available up until the Monday before the Annual Meeting and are transferable.

John Baine
john@baine.net
Host Committee Chair
El Dorado Junior Chamber

December Board Meeting and Local Officer Training School

Jeff — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:42:30 +0000

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"]

2009 Annual Meeting Details

Jeff — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:30:34 +0000

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.