The 2009 Arkansas Jaycees Executive Committee was elected at the Arkansas Jaycees Annual Meeting on November 22 in Conway.

Chad Peterson of Conway was elected 72nd President of the Arkansas Jaycees. Toby Stephens of Magnolia was elected as Individual Development Vice President. Shonna Laws of Jonesboro was elected to serve as Business Development Vice President. Jeff Taylor of Jonesboro was elected to serve as the 2009 Membership Development Vice President. All officers’ terms will begin on January 1st, 2009.

Mid-Year Awards were also announced at the Annual Meeting:

Membership Development Area of Opportunity, Chapter Activities Commission:

1. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 New Year’s Eve Party, Shonna Laws, Chair
2. Jonesboro Jaycees – Stephen Goad Rooster Party, Jeff Deniston, Chair
3. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Hockey Night, Shonna Laws, Chair
4. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Christmas Party, Shonna Laws, Chair

Community Development Area of Opportunity, Community Fundraising Commission:

1. Jonesboro Jaycees – March Of Dimes WalkAmerica Kid’s Corner, Erica Swindle, Chair
2. Paragould Jaycees – Main Street Mardi Gras
3. Jonesboro Jaycees – Women’s Crisis Center Casino Night, Erica Swindle, Chair

Community Development Area of Opportunity, Community Service Commission:

1. Jonesboro Jaycess – 2007 Christmas for Kids, Beverly Judd, Chair
2. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Goodfellows, Jeff Taylor, Chair
3. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2007 Special Olympics Basketball Skills, Terry Crosby, Chair

Business Development Area of Opportunity, Financial Management Commission:

1. Jonesboro Jaycees – Wild Night in the Bayou
2. Jonesboro Jaycees – Christmas for Kids Motocross Benefit Race, Beverly Judd, Chair

Business Development Area of Opportunity, Strategic Planning Commission:

1. Jonesboro Jaycees – 2008 Awards & Installation Banquet, Stacey Harvey, Chair
2. Paragould Jaycees – Arkansas Jaycees Year-End Celebration

Charlie Davis of Jonesboro won the First Timers competition.

Congratulations to all of the winners!