I am out of the country until Feb. 14 - on a holiday in New Zealand to visit family. If you need anything please feel free to contact "the appropriate department" via the 2009 executive committee. They'll be happy to help with anything you might need!
I will also try to check my e-mail every day, so if you need me, feel free to holler!
(Plus, if you want to see photos, link to my Facebook page - we'll take lots, and I will do my best to post them as we go.)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Benefits of membership in the USJCs
Membership in The U.S. Junior Chamber has its privileges! Besides receiving the opportunity to impact your community, your annual membership fee entitles you to:
GOURMET FOODS -- Enjoy a great selection of wonderful gourmet foods, including Smoked Salmon, mouth-watering desserts, and Sleepless in Seattle Coffee. Simply go to www.gourmetfoodfundraiser.com and select the United States Junior Chamber or type in Code 1127. Browse the gourmet creations from the comfort of your home or office, order your favorites, and the USJCs will receive 40% of the purchase price. Funds raised will help support our next Local President’s Summit and you will receive delicious gourmet foods at the same price you’d pay at your usual shop!
ORBITZ -- is a leading online travel company offering consumers the widest selection of low airfares, as well as deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages. Orbitz makes finding low fares and great deals easier through a state-of the-art flight search engine that scans more than 455 airlines and the Orbitz Matrix Display that provides an unbiased and comprehensive listing of airfares and other rates. Orbitz also offers the largest collection of discounted web-only airfares and low-priced hotel web rates.
JAYCEE CREDIT CARD -- Everyone these days is getting inundated with credit card applications, but the one to choose is the The U.S. Jaycees Platinum MasterCard. The more Jaycees using this card, the more leverage our organization will have in negotiating discounts and benefits for members. This credit card has no annual fee, balance transfer options, and a 0% or low introductory APR for the first six billing cycles following the opening of the account. For an application, call 800.JAYCEES. Click here for the flier and more information.
HOTELS -- Choice Hotels International gives the Jaycees a 20% discount and has over 4,000 hotels around the world. If you frequent a Comfort, Quality, Sleep, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, or MainStay Suites you need to be taking advantage of your member discount by using your Choice Hotels International ID 00800241. Advance reservations are required to take advantage of this discount, and the number to call is 800.258.2847.
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES -- If you are heading back to college or setting up your own business, one of the Jaycee's new Member Benefits may be just the ticket. Expetec Technology Services give U.S. Jaycee members a 15% discount on all technical sales and services. Call them at 1-888-297-2292 for hardware or software issues, if you need a new printer or fax machine, or a telecommunications or security system. For the location nearest to you, visit their website at: www.expetec.biz. Be sure to mention savings code #USJCEXP to receive your discount.
CAR RENTALS -- Use your AVIS Worldwide Discount (AWD) number (T306000) when calling 800.331.1212 to make reservations to take advantage of our 10% member's discount. Reservations can also be made directly from a special JAYCEES only section of the AVIS website. Click here for more details.
If you prefer to rent from Alamo, call 800.354.2322 and be sure to use our Alamo ID #390733 and Rate Code "BY" or "A1" for weekend rates.
MOTOR CLUB – The annual membership fee for Jaycees joining The TVC Plus Motor Club is only $45.00. Features of this motor club include emergency towing service, emergency road service, reimbursement for emergency travel and living expenses, customer maps and trip routing services, travel services, National car rental/interrent discount, a registered key medallion, and new car pricing and referral service discounts. Other features of this club are payment of theft rewards, law lists for motorists, special personal auto accident insurance, payment toward ambulance services, and payments toward several lawyer's services. To find out more specifics about this plan, call 800.350.1911.
Have ideas for additional benefits? Contact the National Service Center at 800.JAYCEES or e-mail executivecoordinator@usjaycees.org
GOURMET FOODS -- Enjoy a great selection of wonderful gourmet foods, including Smoked Salmon, mouth-watering desserts, and Sleepless in Seattle Coffee. Simply go to www.gourmetfoodfundraiser.com and select the United States Junior Chamber or type in Code 1127. Browse the gourmet creations from the comfort of your home or office, order your favorites, and the USJCs will receive 40% of the purchase price. Funds raised will help support our next Local President’s Summit and you will receive delicious gourmet foods at the same price you’d pay at your usual shop!
ORBITZ -- is a leading online travel company offering consumers the widest selection of low airfares, as well as deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages. Orbitz makes finding low fares and great deals easier through a state-of the-art flight search engine that scans more than 455 airlines and the Orbitz Matrix Display that provides an unbiased and comprehensive listing of airfares and other rates. Orbitz also offers the largest collection of discounted web-only airfares and low-priced hotel web rates.
JAYCEE CREDIT CARD -- Everyone these days is getting inundated with credit card applications, but the one to choose is the The U.S. Jaycees Platinum MasterCard. The more Jaycees using this card, the more leverage our organization will have in negotiating discounts and benefits for members. This credit card has no annual fee, balance transfer options, and a 0% or low introductory APR for the first six billing cycles following the opening of the account. For an application, call 800.JAYCEES. Click here for the flier and more information.
HOTELS -- Choice Hotels International gives the Jaycees a 20% discount and has over 4,000 hotels around the world. If you frequent a Comfort, Quality, Sleep, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, or MainStay Suites you need to be taking advantage of your member discount by using your Choice Hotels International ID 00800241. Advance reservations are required to take advantage of this discount, and the number to call is 800.258.2847.
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES -- If you are heading back to college or setting up your own business, one of the Jaycee's new Member Benefits may be just the ticket. Expetec Technology Services give U.S. Jaycee members a 15% discount on all technical sales and services. Call them at 1-888-297-2292 for hardware or software issues, if you need a new printer or fax machine, or a telecommunications or security system. For the location nearest to you, visit their website at: www.expetec.biz. Be sure to mention savings code #USJCEXP to receive your discount.
CAR RENTALS -- Use your AVIS Worldwide Discount (AWD) number (T306000) when calling 800.331.1212 to make reservations to take advantage of our 10% member's discount. Reservations can also be made directly from a special JAYCEES only section of the AVIS website. Click here for more details.
If you prefer to rent from Alamo, call 800.354.2322 and be sure to use our Alamo ID #390733 and Rate Code "BY" or "A1" for weekend rates.
MOTOR CLUB – The annual membership fee for Jaycees joining The TVC Plus Motor Club is only $45.00. Features of this motor club include emergency towing service, emergency road service, reimbursement for emergency travel and living expenses, customer maps and trip routing services, travel services, National car rental/interrent discount, a registered key medallion, and new car pricing and referral service discounts. Other features of this club are payment of theft rewards, law lists for motorists, special personal auto accident insurance, payment toward ambulance services, and payments toward several lawyer's services. To find out more specifics about this plan, call 800.350.1911.
Have ideas for additional benefits? Contact the National Service Center at 800.JAYCEES or e-mail executivecoordinator@usjaycees.org
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Website redesign
The new website is up! I know there are still kinks being worked out, but I hope you have all had an opportunity to check out the new site. Webmaster Justin Parkinson worked very hard to turn my abstract ideas into a wonderful bit of reality!
Because I know some of you will ask...the files/forms section is a work in progress - there are a couple of things there that are still getting attention. Things will be updated in the next couple of days as we get those things fixed. We plan to have fillable forms ready for our chapter presidents to submit their January paperwork, so be on the lookout for that!!!
There are now photos to check out, and our members are able to add their own.
Of course, as always, we are looking to you for content! I would especially like to expand the areas with cpgs and competition materials. Do you have anything to add? Please drop me an e-mail and I'll be happy to share your items.
Because I know some of you will ask...the files/forms section is a work in progress - there are a couple of things there that are still getting attention. Things will be updated in the next couple of days as we get those things fixed. We plan to have fillable forms ready for our chapter presidents to submit their January paperwork, so be on the lookout for that!!!
There are now photos to check out, and our members are able to add their own.
Of course, as always, we are looking to you for content! I would especially like to expand the areas with cpgs and competition materials. Do you have anything to add? Please drop me an e-mail and I'll be happy to share your items.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Convention
Wow, wow, wow!
I am so excited, so proud, so inspired. The North Dakota Jaycees had an amazing convention weekend as we said good-bye to 2008 and rang in 2009.
First, I want to say a huge thank you to the 2008 team for all of your support and guidance. President Pat Groce was a terrific leader, and we are all very happy to have worked with you and for you over the past year.
Second, I can't even put into words how lucky I feel to have the people on my 2009 Executive Committee on my team. The North Dakota Jaycees have a great group of dedicated members leading them this year - 2009 is going to rock beyond belief!
The team includes:
Management Vice President Connie Perkins of Bismarck
Administrative Vice President Jim Mueller of Bismarck
Membership Vice President Sandra Anderson of Mohall
Community Vice President Pamela Johnson of Fargo
Individual Development Vice President Brenda Jo Gillund of Grand Forks
Executive Secretary Charity Stegman of Cavalier
Treasurer Lisa Weber of Mandan
East Region Director Abby Hanson of Fargo
West Region Director Justin Parkinson of Williston
Northwest District Director Cassie Nettleton of Des Lacs-Burlington
Southwest District Director Leif Olson of Bismarck
Northeast District Director Jessica Wald of Grand Forks
(The Southeast District Director position is open!!!)
Thank you North Dakota Jaycees for an amazing and memorable weekend. We have an awe-inspiring challenge ahead of us. I'm ready to take it on. The exec team is ready to take it on. Are you?
I am so excited, so proud, so inspired. The North Dakota Jaycees had an amazing convention weekend as we said good-bye to 2008 and rang in 2009.
First, I want to say a huge thank you to the 2008 team for all of your support and guidance. President Pat Groce was a terrific leader, and we are all very happy to have worked with you and for you over the past year.
Second, I can't even put into words how lucky I feel to have the people on my 2009 Executive Committee on my team. The North Dakota Jaycees have a great group of dedicated members leading them this year - 2009 is going to rock beyond belief!
The team includes:
Management Vice President Connie Perkins of Bismarck
Administrative Vice President Jim Mueller of Bismarck
Membership Vice President Sandra Anderson of Mohall
Community Vice President Pamela Johnson of Fargo
Individual Development Vice President Brenda Jo Gillund of Grand Forks
Executive Secretary Charity Stegman of Cavalier
Treasurer Lisa Weber of Mandan
East Region Director Abby Hanson of Fargo
West Region Director Justin Parkinson of Williston
Northwest District Director Cassie Nettleton of Des Lacs-Burlington
Southwest District Director Leif Olson of Bismarck
Northeast District Director Jessica Wald of Grand Forks
(The Southeast District Director position is open!!!)
Thank you North Dakota Jaycees for an amazing and memorable weekend. We have an awe-inspiring challenge ahead of us. I'm ready to take it on. The exec team is ready to take it on. Are you?
Monday, January 12, 2009
State Presidents' Retreat
Thanks to the North Dakota Jaycees, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Tulsa this weekend for three TERRIFIC days of training, mentorship and interaction.
This is the first year the State Presidents' Retreat and the Leadership Academy have been combined into one event, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This meant is was not only an opportunity to interact with other state presidents, but also to get to know three of my chapter presidents better. Jessica from Mohall, Cindy from Williston and Pam from Fargo joined me for the weekend!
The ND team had a great time getting to know our NVP, Travis Ahlquist from Minnesota! On Friday night we ran all over downtown Tulsa on a photo scavenger hunt, and on Saturday we went out to a great dinner and had some wonderful conversations.
As always, the trainings were wonderful. National President John Weber did a wonderful job of putting together strong and useful programming. All of the NVPs, along with our State Presidents Coach and the national service center employees, gave terrific presentations from all areas of Jaycees. I definitely left feeling inspired and informed.
Of course I also made some great friendships with the other state presidents! Who needs sleep when you've got terrific company, right?
There was also a challenge from Raj, the Foundation President...my members will definitely be hearing more about that!!!
This is the first year the State Presidents' Retreat and the Leadership Academy have been combined into one event, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This meant is was not only an opportunity to interact with other state presidents, but also to get to know three of my chapter presidents better. Jessica from Mohall, Cindy from Williston and Pam from Fargo joined me for the weekend!
The ND team had a great time getting to know our NVP, Travis Ahlquist from Minnesota! On Friday night we ran all over downtown Tulsa on a photo scavenger hunt, and on Saturday we went out to a great dinner and had some wonderful conversations.
As always, the trainings were wonderful. National President John Weber did a wonderful job of putting together strong and useful programming. All of the NVPs, along with our State Presidents Coach and the national service center employees, gave terrific presentations from all areas of Jaycees. I definitely left feeling inspired and informed.
Of course I also made some great friendships with the other state presidents! Who needs sleep when you've got terrific company, right?
There was also a challenge from Raj, the Foundation President...my members will definitely be hearing more about that!!!
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