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