1. It’s All Greek to Me! A training session geared toward newer Jaycees, as an overview of chairing projects, holding positions on the local executive board, and recruiting new members

2. Session Overview Jaycee History Know Your Codes Chairing Projects Serving on the Local Board Recruiting New Members

3. JCI History Our global organization of 200,000 young active citizens grew out of the vision of one St. Louisian more than 90 years ago as a constructive approach to civic problems. Founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA by Henry Giessenbier, the movement spread, and Junior Chamber International was founded with eight other countries in 1944.

4. Greensboro History Chartered October 24, 1936 The Greensboro Jaycees are responsible for the origin of the golf tournament now known as the Wyndham Championship as well the Holiday Parade, a Greensboro tradition since 1976. Chartered the first institutional chapter at Sandy Ridge in 1967. The highest achievement for a Jaycee chapter to attain is the U.S. Jaycees Harold A. Marks Memorial Award in 1965, 1968, 1991, 1995 and 2009. The Dr. Jerry Bruce Memorial Award is presented annually to the chapter having the best single project entry in the Nation. 1965 and 1988 The Wayne McColl Award is presented annually to three outstanding Junior Chamber (JCI) coordinators in the nation. 2001 Gene Shanks NC Jaycees State Presidents Maria Hicks Few (2010) and Jennifer Salmon (2012)

5. Know Your Codes BOD = Board of Directors CD = Community Development CLC = Civic Leadership Certification CPG = Chairman's Planning Guide DSA = Distinguished Service Award GMM = General Membership Meeting HOBY = Hugh O’Brian Youth ID = Individual Development JCI = Junior Chamber International LOC = Local Officers College LP = Local President M-NIGHT = Membership Night MDG = Millennium Development Goals NVP = National Vice President POC = Parade Of Chapters "PLUS" OR "MINUS” = Net Gain Or Loss POP DIV = Population Division PMG = Project Management Guide RD = Regional Director SWEEPSTAKES = Best Overall TOYA = Ten Outstanding Young Americans VP = Vice President

6. North Carolina Terms Cardinal Corps NC JCI Senate North Carolina Jaycees Foundation North Carolina Jaycees Memorial Foundation Priority Projects Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina at Lake Waccamaw NC Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Chapel Hill Duke Cancer Patient Support Program at the Duke Cancer Institute

7. Project Planning The project is the heart of Jaycee activities. Whether it's hosting a national softball tournament, visiting a nursing home, learning business skills, or a having fun at a membership social, any planned gathering of Jaycees is a project. Chairing projects provides leadership development opportunities while promoting positive change. Steps to Project Planning Survey Analyze Plan Act Evaluate

8. How Does Running a Project Benefit the Project Chairman? Projects provide an opportunity for members to practically develop organizational, planning, team-building, leadership and management skills. It is also the medium by which young people around the world can best create positive change. What skills have you gained from planning and running your project(s)? What have you learned? Have your thoughts or feelings about yourself, the world or the community changed? How?

9. Next Step: Local Board 1.Ensure all activities are aligned to the JCI Mission 2.Ensure organized administration 3.Ensure effective management 4.Uphold JCI identity and brand standards 5.Guarantee transparency and accountability 6.Grow the organization 7.Cultivate respect and integrity

10. Recruiting New Members Who: The Ideal JCI Member Why: Build An Attractive Organization How: The Recruitment Plan

11. The Ideal JCI Member When looking for members, consider these aspects: 1.Is energized by the JCI Mission and purpose 2.Wants to grow and expand their horizons 3.Is active in the community 4.Is somewhat younger than the average age of current members

12. Build An Attractive Organization A positive image, a high community profile and unique activities will naturally attract the interest of young people. Engage current members in exciting, meaningful activities that are visible to the community. Build a positive reputation in your community by living and acting through the JCI Mission.

13. The Recruitment Plan Recruitment Message Setting Expectations Setting Realistic Goals Events Personal Referrals and Contacts Transition to Membership The Induction Ceremony

14. Programs Training: Achieve, Admin, Impact, Networking, Presenter, Omoiyari, Social Responsibility, Effective Communications, Effective Meetings. The NCJC Executive Committee is looking for suggestions for trainings to be offered at upcoming events. jhardee@ncjaycees.org.jhardee@ncjaycees.org Individual Development Competitions: Speak-up, Write-up, Jaycee Spotlight (Jeopardy), Armbruster, Brownfield, Family of the Year. Will be holding competitions in August and January! Sign up by July 16 th for August 16 th competition competitions@ncjaycees.orgcompetitions@ncjaycees.org Recognition Programs: All Star Team, Helping Hand, Faith in God, Jaycee of the Semester, Rising Stars, Parade of Chapters, and Project Books. Any member of the organization is encouraged to submit nominations no later than midnight July 16, 2014.

15. Resources www.jci.cc www.usjaycees.org www.ncjaycees.org http://www.raleighjaycees.org/cgi-bin/cpglib.cgi http://www.vajaycee.org/cpg-library.html http://www.jci.cc/local/media/usa/projectgallery NC Jaycees E-Newsletter: Email eBrief@ncjaycees.org to subscribe.eBrief@ncjaycees.org USJC Blog: http://usjaycees.wordpress.com/ or JCI USA Mobile Apphttp://usjaycees.wordpress.com/ JCI: http://www.jci.cc/info/en/jcilibraryhttp://www.jci.cc/info/en/jcilibrary