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Community Development projects:
- Faith
Mission Shelter -- Every first Thursday of each month,
the dedicated Jaycees volunteer their time to serve dinner to
the homeless men of Columbus. The men's shelter is located at
1151 N. 6th St., and we serve dinner from 7:15pm-8:30pm.
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Habitat
for Humanity
-- We participate in several Habitat projects a year. We
have assisted in renovating and building houses to provide a
way for individuals in need to break the poverty cycle and experience
home ownership. Project dates are announced several weeks in
advance. It's always fun and rewarding.
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Keep
Columbus Beautiful
-- KCB promotes activities in the
areas of public awareness, education, recycling, litter prevention
and beautfication. The Jaycees have joined the Adopt an Area
program, and we are responsible for the exit/entrance ramps
of SR 315 and Bethel Road. We take a Saturday morning every
few months to clean up this busy area. Look for our sign the
next time you're driving by!
- MAP Furniture
Drive -- The Columbus Jaycees have held 2 successful
furniture drives to benefit Material Assistance Providers (MAP),
and we look forward to many more. MAP provides Central Ohio
residents in need with furniture and other household goods to
help them get back on their feet.
- KidCare
ID -- This project is
aimed at increasing awareness about the issue of missing and
exploited children. We spend an afternoon at a local shopping
center, offering a photo booth for kids to have their picture
taken and displayed in their own passport-like KidCare ID. In
addition, we offer education materials to parents and children
about staying safe.
- Special
Olympics Dunk Tank -- Every June, we host a dunk tank
for the Special Olympics athletes, friends and family. No one
can pass up the opportunity to "dunk a Jaycee" and
receive a ribbon for their efforts. This is always a great event
for everyone involved.
- Mid-Ohio Food
Bank *new* - On a quarterly basis, the Jaycees volunteer
at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank Singles Night. This provides a fun,
low-key opportunity to help with a great cause while meeting
other community-minded individuals.
- Christmas
Wish -- Every year during the holiday season, we adopt
a group of less fortunate children at a local elementary school.
The children are treated to a morning of crafts, wrapping gifts
for family members, games, food and, of course, a visit from
Santa!
- Project
Ten Pin -- this event was a chapter bowl-a-thon sponsored
by the Junior Chamber Family AIDS Network. The successful event
took place on Saturday June 12, 2004 and raised over $3000 for
JCFAN!!
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Individual Development:
Individual
development projects offer participants opportunities to develop
personally, culturally and intellectually. Past individual development
projects include wine tasting, kickball, gun education, volleyball,
sushi making, pottery painting and weekly etiquette emails. Upcoming
projects include cooking lessons, home improvement classes and
many others. Check out our calendar for details on upcoming events.
Members
an also develop individually by participating in speak-up, write-up,
debate, Jaycee jeopardy and resume-writing and interview competitions
at quarterly All-State Conventions. Visit the
Ohio Jaycees for more information about upcoming conventions.
Management Development:
The purpose of management development is to conduct chapter business as
well as to provide opportunities for professional growth. Members can chair
projects to develop skills in leadership, organizing and administrating.
Members can also serve as officers, practicing specific skills in
public relations, website development, financial management, and more.
Guest speakers are often brought in to speak at chapter meetings. Past
topics have ranged from the development of Eastland Mall to heart health to
managing one’s professional development and the challenges of running a
business. If you are interested in being a guest speaker for an upcoming
chapter meeting, please contact the Columbus Jaycees via email or by
calling (614) 228-2773.
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