Register now for convention

Register today for the ND Jaycees OYND Convention at the Prairie Rose Inn in Fargo, ND. The event is May 1-3, hosted by the Fargo Jaycees.

Early registration is $60, and must be postmarked by April 18. Late registration will be $80 per person – so get yours in and save $20!

Also available are the children’s program, with registration set at $10 per child or $25 per family. Banquet meals alone are $30 per adult or $10 per child.

Please send your registrations to:
Connie Perkins
Management VP
103 11th St. NW
Mandan, ND 58554

Location: Prairie Rose Inn, Fargo
Rooms are $70 per night
Call (701) 235-3141 to make your reservations

The hotel room deadline is April 18, but we recommend you book SOON as there is a major concert being held in Fargo that weekend and the hotel will likely book up.

This is going to be a great event, you don’t want to miss out! Questions should be directed to Connie or Admin VP Jim Mueller.

Click here for the agenda

ND Jaycees seeking 75 years of history

The North Dakota Jaycees are seeking North Dakota Jaycee history and artifacts as part of a 75^th anniversary reunion celebration. The reunion will be hosted August 14-16, 2009 at the International Inn, Minot, ND. All past, present, and future Jaycees are invited to participate. Jaycee chapters have been established throughout North Dakota in the past 75 years. For more information, log on to www.ndjc75.usjcisenate.org

USJCs hire new EVP

Here is a note from our national president regarding the hiring of a new EVP:

It is my pleasure to announce that Laurence A. Bolotin will join staff on Monday, April 13^th as the Executive Vice President for the United States Junior Chamber.

Laurence has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida in Public Relations and a Masters of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Texas. He previously served as Associate Executive Director and the Director of Chapter Affairs for the Zeta Beta Tou Fraternity in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Laurence’s experience with a membership based organization will provide a framework to enhance the development of key areas for the future of the organization including membership growth, sponsor development, staff development and will serve as a strong executive who can help lead the organization by acting in a firm, confident and ethical manner. He has also demonstrated his ability to mentor staff and the volunteers with whom he has worked and through his leadership has been able to build a coalitions for success. He takes an organized and focused approach to issues and this is evident in his discussion of complex concepts and challenges. He is very personable and a good communicator. In addition, he isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves if the job or tasks require it. The U. S. Junior Chamber will be able to embrace these skills and utilizes his expertise.

Laurence will be able to relate to the age group of the members of the Junior Chamber. He is a contributor to the community and sought out a Jaycee chapter when he was in California. His experience and collegiate contacts were a major highlight as a way to increase the Junior Chamber visibility on college campuses across the country. His interaction with the fraternity community was also a plus and his contacts can provide opportunities for future sponsorships of restricted and unrestricted funds. He has progressive ideas on communication, leadership development and organization staff to uphold the financial integrity of the organization.

In late 2008, the EVP Search Committee received 135 resumes for the position. Eleven phone interviews were conducted in early January and four candidates were invited for face to face interviews. The committee set priorities that were important for the organization for the foreseeable future. Last week, the EVP Search committee brought forth the recommendation which has been approved by the Executive Committee. I received the signed contract today. Laurence will be unable to join us in Florida due to a personal commitment.

We look forward to working with Laurence.

Thanks,

John Weber, 2009 National President

The United States Junior Chamber

Nominations sought for OYND

The North Dakota Junior Chamber (Jaycees) is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Young North Dakotans (OYND) honors recognition program. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon a select group of individuals who have demonstrated leadership and excellence within their local community or the state of North Dakota.

Nominees must be a United States citizen between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, and must be available for an oral interview and the awards banquet, May 1-2, 2009. The awards banquet is open to the public and will be held at the Prairie Rose Inn in Fargo, ND.

Up to three (3) individuals will be recognized as Outstanding Young North Dakotans. Young men and women in all fields or endeavors may be nominated. One or more nominees may be submitted by any individual, organization, association, institution, or Jaycee chapter.

Recipients of the OYND honors recognition will be selected by a group of independent judges; additional information and criteria is provided in the enclosed nomination form. The 2009 OYND recipient(s) will be forwarded to the 2010 Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) honors recognition hosted by the United States Jaycees.

The North Dakota Jaycees, sponsor of the OYND award program since 1948, is the organization of choice for young people ages 18 to 40, providing direction and leadership to our communities and nation. Its members encourage you to recognize those young people that continue to make a difference. For additional information, please contact Melissa Evans at (701) 527-3718 or email evansm@bismarckjaycees.com.

From the chaplain's desk

If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of 20 million full-time volunteers.

US Jaycees,

Ask yourself how much time do you spend watching television in one week?

Could your energy and time be redirected in another direction?

So often we hear the excuses "I do not have time" or "the Jaycees take up to much time." When given this excuse next time remember with only a few hours a week the impact on your local community could be huge.

Thank You,
Erica Monk
2009 National Chaplain

What to wear

Wondering what to wear when during the Florida convention this March?

Tuesday:
Competitions – business attire

Wednesday:
Competitions – business attire
Training – business casual
Party of the States – casual (there is often a theme for what to wear to this party, but I have not seen anything on that yet. I’ll let you know if I hear differently)

Thursday:
Silver Springs – casual – ONTO SHIRT
Pirate Costume Contest (we’re the president’s home state guys, let’s do him proud!)
Dance – casual

Friday:
Training – business casual – PRES. PAT’S 2008 SHIRT
Farewell ceremony – semi formal
Farewell party – varies, many will stay semi formal, many will change into jeans

Saturday:
Training – business casual – PRES. CRYSTA’S 2009 SHIRT
State dinner – formal
Inauguration – formal
Inauguration party – see Friday night.

Get excited to grow

February is a great month for North Dakota when it comes to potential for growth. As of this evening, we only need 11 members to hit that goal!

Excitement is contagious. If you are excited about the Jaycees, the people you meet will want to be part of it, too!!! Who have you shared your excitement with today?