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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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
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
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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?
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?
Loss of a Jaycee
I was deeply saddened to learn a fellow member of my home chapter, the Williston, ND Jaycees, passed away while I was out of the country last week. Dawn Matze went to a better place on Feb. 10 at the age of 34.
The North Dakota Jaycees send their heartfelt condolences to Dawn's husband Kevin and the rest of her family during this incredibly difficult time.
"Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too,can be given to one only by other human beings." ~ Elie Weisel
The North Dakota Jaycees send their heartfelt condolences to Dawn's husband Kevin and the rest of her family during this incredibly difficult time.
"Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too,can be given to one only by other human beings." ~ Elie Weisel
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
From the chaplain's desk
Here is a note from the desk of our national chaplain...
The whole body, nourished and knit together through joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God. (Colossians 2:19)
US Jaycees,
The body is like the local chapter or state organization. The group can’t be successful without the leadership much like nourishment, the board representes the joints, and the general member as ligaments. To be a vital organization you must work cohesively as one unit with the same drive and passion.
Thank You,
Erica Monk
2009 National Chaplain
www.usjaycees.org
The whole body, nourished and knit together through joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God. (Colossians 2:19)
US Jaycees,
The body is like the local chapter or state organization. The group can’t be successful without the leadership much like nourishment, the board representes the joints, and the general member as ligaments. To be a vital organization you must work cohesively as one unit with the same drive and passion.
Thank You,
Erica Monk
2009 National Chaplain
www.usjaycees.org
Monday, February 16, 2009
Have you joined?
Have you joined the North Dakota Jaycees group on Facebook? Well, what are you waiting for?!!?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36857707148#/group.php?gid=36857707148&ref=mf
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36857707148#/group.php?gid=36857707148&ref=mf
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Training at Year End in Florida
National President John Weber sent out the training agenda for Florida last night, check it out! There are some great opportunities here!
Wednesday Training
9:00 – Noon
JCI CSR
9:00 – 5:00 pm
Metro Training
JCI Admin Training
JCI Achieve Training
Friday Training
1:30 - 3:30 pm
How To Move Mountains - Trainer Past Nat. President Eric Seidel
Who should attend: Anyone wanting training on Membership recruitement and how to activate their members.
Insurance, Taxes, Incorporation OH MY! - Trainer NVP Bethany Huffman
Who should attend: Anyone wanting information how to handle taxes, incorporation paperwork and insurance for their chapter.
3:35 - 5:45 pm
Turning it Up a Notch! - Trainer Past Nat. President Eric Seidel
Who should attend: Anyone wanting to learn how to effectively market your chapter and how to hold effective meetings and enhance your attendance.
Colors of Personality - Trainers Ariel Jones and NVP Joanie Cramer
Who should attend: Anyone who would like to learn how to communicate better within their chapter, member to member, board member to board member, board member to member.
JCI Training with IVP Ariel Joachin Adjimon & Scott Kingsley, JCI UN Program Manager.
Who shoud attend: Anyone who would like information on JCI programs and who are interested in the United Nations program.
Saturday Training
9:00 – Noon
Local Presidents Training with Past Nat. Pres. Dr. Julie Metzger-Aubuchon
Who should attend: All local presidents. This class is designed to give local Presidents a forum to discuss issues of interest and to come up with solutions for common challenges and to establish goals and a plan for success for the year.
Local Chapter Officers Training - Trainer NVP Jeff Lank
Who should attend: All local chapter officers. This class is designed to outline the job description for local officers and work through goals for the year.
Expanding the Opportunity - Trainer Past Nat. President Eric Seidel
Who should attend: Anyone who would like to learn to successfully start and complete an extension.
RD/DD Training with Coach Joe Chandler
Who should attend: All DD's and RD's who would like to learn to be a successful DD and RD.
State Officers Training- Trainer Past Nat. President Sydney Ward Tomkins
Who should attend: All state teams from President to appointees. This class is designed to get them working as a team and to help them set a course for success for the year.
1:00PM - 2:45 PM
Dissection 101 - Trainer Past Nat. Vice Pres. Lisa Douglass
Who should attend: Anyone from a local chapter who would like to brainstorm with other local chapters on how to overcome common challenges chapters are currently facing. Expanding the Opportunity (2nd class, same as the 9 - noon)
3:00 - 5:00 PM
State President Training with your coach Dawn Hetzel
Who should attend: All State Presidents who would like to discuss common challenges and solutions and who would like to program their year for success.
Working the Plan - Trainer your Blue Chip Chairman Becky Williams
Who should attend: Any local chapter members wanting to learn how to successfully complete and revise plan of action and make it work for your chapter.
And the Oscar Goes To - Trainer Cheryl Satterthwaite and the NAC team
Who should attend: Local chapter members wanting more information on ID competitions and the new CPG online system.
Wednesday Training
9:00 – Noon
JCI CSR
9:00 – 5:00 pm
Metro Training
JCI Admin Training
JCI Achieve Training
Friday Training
1:30 - 3:30 pm
How To Move Mountains - Trainer Past Nat. President Eric Seidel
Who should attend: Anyone wanting training on Membership recruitement and how to activate their members.
Insurance, Taxes, Incorporation OH MY! - Trainer NVP Bethany Huffman
Who should attend: Anyone wanting information how to handle taxes, incorporation paperwork and insurance for their chapter.
3:35 - 5:45 pm
Turning it Up a Notch! - Trainer Past Nat. President Eric Seidel
Who should attend: Anyone wanting to learn how to effectively market your chapter and how to hold effective meetings and enhance your attendance.
Colors of Personality - Trainers Ariel Jones and NVP Joanie Cramer
Who should attend: Anyone who would like to learn how to communicate better within their chapter, member to member, board member to board member, board member to member.
JCI Training with IVP Ariel Joachin Adjimon & Scott Kingsley, JCI UN Program Manager.
Who shoud attend: Anyone who would like information on JCI programs and who are interested in the United Nations program.
Saturday Training
9:00 – Noon
Local Presidents Training with Past Nat. Pres. Dr. Julie Metzger-Aubuchon
Who should attend: All local presidents. This class is designed to give local Presidents a forum to discuss issues of interest and to come up with solutions for common challenges and to establish goals and a plan for success for the year.
Local Chapter Officers Training - Trainer NVP Jeff Lank
Who should attend: All local chapter officers. This class is designed to outline the job description for local officers and work through goals for the year.
Expanding the Opportunity - Trainer Past Nat. President Eric Seidel
Who should attend: Anyone who would like to learn to successfully start and complete an extension.
RD/DD Training with Coach Joe Chandler
Who should attend: All DD's and RD's who would like to learn to be a successful DD and RD.
State Officers Training- Trainer Past Nat. President Sydney Ward Tomkins
Who should attend: All state teams from President to appointees. This class is designed to get them working as a team and to help them set a course for success for the year.
1:00PM - 2:45 PM
Dissection 101 - Trainer Past Nat. Vice Pres. Lisa Douglass
Who should attend: Anyone from a local chapter who would like to brainstorm with other local chapters on how to overcome common challenges chapters are currently facing. Expanding the Opportunity (2nd class, same as the 9 - noon)
3:00 - 5:00 PM
State President Training with your coach Dawn Hetzel
Who should attend: All State Presidents who would like to discuss common challenges and solutions and who would like to program their year for success.
Working the Plan - Trainer your Blue Chip Chairman Becky Williams
Who should attend: Any local chapter members wanting to learn how to successfully complete and revise plan of action and make it work for your chapter.
And the Oscar Goes To - Trainer Cheryl Satterthwaite and the NAC team
Who should attend: Local chapter members wanting more information on ID competitions and the new CPG online system.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Florida
Are you ready for Crystal River?
It's time to get everything finalized for year-end convention in Crystal River, Florida. All of the rooms at the host hotel are booked, but Jaycees are starting to fill up the Days Inn around the corner, so you definitely won't miss out on the party!
Need more details? Contact the 2008 ONTO Co-Chairs...oh wait, that's me! Drop me an e-mail or give me a call and I will be more than happy to fill you in. We will be getting items for ONTO packets ordered very soon, so if you are planning to attend please let me know. They will be about $30, and include a shirt, pins and some other goodies.
If you have never been to a national convention, you should definitely make an effort to go. I can't even put into words how amazing the experience is - once you go, you'll be hooked!
If you have been looking for a way to impact your world through the Junior Chamber, this is it.
It's time to get everything finalized for year-end convention in Crystal River, Florida. All of the rooms at the host hotel are booked, but Jaycees are starting to fill up the Days Inn around the corner, so you definitely won't miss out on the party!
Need more details? Contact the 2008 ONTO Co-Chairs...oh wait, that's me! Drop me an e-mail or give me a call and I will be more than happy to fill you in. We will be getting items for ONTO packets ordered very soon, so if you are planning to attend please let me know. They will be about $30, and include a shirt, pins and some other goodies.
If you have never been to a national convention, you should definitely make an effort to go. I can't even put into words how amazing the experience is - once you go, you'll be hooked!
If you have been looking for a way to impact your world through the Junior Chamber, this is it.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Parade of Chapters
The 2009 Parade of Chapters is posted to the website. There are some big changes to it, so please take the time to check it out. It is based on the activities that make a healthy chapter in our state, along with some things to help you push yourselves in the new year. Your board worked hard to come up with a plan that will benefit everyone!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Newsletter
Cory Hann of the Fargo chapter is working hard to put together a great monthly newsletter for the 2009 year. But he can't do it alone! He needs your content. Please e-mail him with information about what you and your chapter are up to. glycerinesw@yahoo.com
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Blue Chip
Congrats to the who turned in their Blue Chip submissions by the Jan. 31 deadline - Fargo, Bismarck, Garrison, Williston - and the East Region. You rock!!! You have taken the first major hurdle to a successful 2009, and I am very proud of your efforts.
For those of you not on this list - it is not too late to get your chapter, region or district off on the oh-so-important right foot. The exec team is more than happyu to help with the process. If you would like more information, please drop me a line.
For those of you not on this list - it is not too late to get your chapter, region or district off on the oh-so-important right foot. The exec team is more than happyu to help with the process. If you would like more information, please drop me a line.
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