March
2010 
 
IN THIS ISSUE:
 
 
Haiti Relief Effort
 
National Outstanding Young Farmer Congress
 
89th Annual Meeting  and TOYA
 
Chamber Agreement
 
Growth Week
 
Hall of Leadership 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A Message From The President
Dear Jaycees,

WOW!  We are off to a great start in 2010 and it's because of the efforts of EACH member.  By listening to what our members wanted and learning how to share the value we were able to lead February to our first growth month of the year.  Now, we are only need to grow in March by around 180 members to grow for the first quarter. That's less growth than we had in June of 2009! Can you imagine that... when is the last time we could claim FIRST QUARTER growth.  It's been several decades and together, we will be the team to make it happen.
 
Let’s continue to capitalize with new value from the US Chamber Partnership, netSpray opportunities in social media, Passport to Leadership enrollment and through the strong support of our national programs this year.
 
The entire executive team is here to serve you and thank you for allowing us this opportunity to not only help, but share in the exciting times you have created by helping us grow in membership and value.  It's our continued attitude of welcoming new members and appreciating the members we have that is making 2010 such a great year to be a Jaycee. I know we can continue to do it!  When we grow for the QUARTER, I will present a special toast to our success during the Annual Meeting in New Orleans!!!  
 
Please let me know however I can assist you and thank you for being a part of the team in 2010!
 
Jeff Lank
Listen, Learn and LEAD in 2010
90th President
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Haiti Relief Efforts
It is time to rally together to make the line in our creed “That Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life” come to life. The U.S. Jaycees Foundation your foundation is accepting donation for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Your donation, either individual, chapter, state or corporate, is tax deductible and that 100% of your donation will go to assist those in Haiti directly. The U.S. Jaycees Foundation is working with Junior Chamber International to coordinate the distribution of the funds we receive.

Please send your donation to U.S. Jaycees Foundation – Disaster Relief – Haiti; 7447 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK. 74102-0007 Attn: Financial Department. You may email questions to DisasterRelief@usjcfoundation.org or go to http://usjayceefoundation.org/ 

If you or your chapter would rather donation supplies or items,  please contact Florida Jaycee President, Arwen Pritchett, she can be reached at president2010@fljaycees.org
 
Please make Chief of Staff Travis Ahlquist aware of your chapter's efforts.
 
The National Oustanding Young Farmers  
 
These ten outstanding men & women in the field of agriculture were honored during the weekend of February 10-14, in Raleigh, North Carolina during the 2010 NOYF Awards Congress.  These individuals received accolades from all in attendance, the past men and women recognized during the previous Awards Congresses. 

The weekend included the final judging process - individual interviews, speakers, panel discussions, and tours and concluded with the formal Awards Banquet and Ceremony, which was taped and shown the consecutive two Saturday shows following the congress on “This Week in Agribusiness” hosted by our Emcee of over forty years, Orion Samuelson.

The Theme Friday night banquet was ‘Hoedown BBQ & Barn Dance’ and as you can see great fun was had that evening. The event was held at the County Line Bluegrass Barn owned by 2008 National Winners Charlotte & Dwayne Vick Farrell of Wilson County. 

On Saturday after the NACAA breakfast, OFA Forum, John Deere Luncheon the weekend came to an end with the naming of the four National Winners.  They are Patrick & Sara McGuire of Ellsworth, MI; Richard & Debbie Norz of Hillsborough, NJ; Brandon & Monica Schafer of Goodhue, MN and Ryan & Annie Williams of Farwell, TX.

Each of the National Winners received a $3000 bond from our long time sponsor John Deere along with another all expense paid trip to Washington, DC during Ag week.  They will have an opportunity to meet the Secretary of Agriculture, tour the city along with having a chance to attend the many events held during the week.

If you have any questions about this event or the NOYF program, please don’t hesitate to contact the National Programs Manager, Sheri Lassiter 918.584.2481 x441 or oyf@usjaycees.org.
 
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90th Annual Convention/72nd Annual TOYA 
  New Orleans, LA June 3-6, 2010

 Our first year back to one big meeting a year will be hosted in the Big Easy. Competitions will take place on Wednesday. The convention officially begins with a Welcome to New Orleans party on Wednesday evening. Thursday will have the Opening Ceremony and Year-End Awards. That afternoon we will see the NVP Nominations and Presidential Candidate Introductions for the 2011 officer positions. The Board of Directors Meeting will follow. That evening, we will finish the presentation of awards and say good-bye to the 2009 Officers and President with the Farewell Ceremony. Thursday evening will be the ONTO Chicago 2011 party. Friday will begin with the Annual Meeting of the Corporation and the election of the 2011 officers and President. The remainder of the day is Jaycee training. States may have their own dinners or enjoy a night on the town on Friday night. Saturday begins with general training in specific tracks, Saturday evening will be the Jaycees’ black-tie affair, the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) Awards. Registration is online at www.regonline.com/New_Orleans_2010. Additional information is available about the hotel, agendas, tours, etc. at:  http://www.usjaycees.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=209:90thannual&catid=17:roknewsrotator

 

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Effective in February, all members of The United States Junior Chamber will become members of The U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Each member will receive a login code to obtain benefits of membership with the US Chamber.  Formal announcements will be provided via email so it is important that each state ensure their members email is entered into the Member Database.  Questions can be referred to Program Manager Brian Kavanaugh
 
 
   
 We want every chapter in the nation to plan a project of their choice with the primary purpose of sharing the Jaycees with more people. Start planning now to make this year a huge success.
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 The Hall of Leadership  

The United States Jaycee Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2010 Hall of Leadership Award. Do you know of an aged out Jaycee who has contributed not only to the Jaycees, but has taken the leadership skills he or she learned through the Jaycees and applied them to better their communities, society and themselves? If so, then submit them for this great honor to show them that they made a difference!

Applications can be found on the U.S. Jaycee website. http://www.usjayceefoundation.org/foundation/hall_of_leadership/

Applications need to be received no later than May 10th, 2010. All applications will be reviewed by the committee and the winners will be honored during the 90th annual meeting in New Orleans, LA.
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JCI Conference of the Americas/World Congress
The Conference of the Americas is April 21-24th in Rosario, Argentina.  The U.S. delegates are encouraged to use the Plaza Real hotel.
 
World Congress will be celebrated in Osaka, Japan. During the first week of November.  For more information please visit the officail website: http://www.jci-wc2010.com/english/index.html 
 
JCI World President:  

Listen to World President Roland Kwemain address the delegates of The U.S. Jaycees Leadership Academy on our Facebook fan page.

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The purpose of the Outstanding Young Farmer program is to bring about a greater interest in the farmer, to foster better urban-rural relations through the understanding of the farmers’ problems, to develop an appreciation of their contributions and achievements, and to inform the agribusiness community of the growing urban awareness of farmers’ importance and impact on the American economy.

 

This year’s event, again being sponsored by John Deere, will be held at the Hilton North in Raleigh , NC on February 11-14, 2010. Besides featuring the awards ceremony recognizing our nation’s best young farmers, the event will include comedian Jay Hendren, special guest speaker Steve Troxler, tours, and lots of good food.  For more information about this great event go to:

 

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