JCI North Carolina New Member Orientation Three Types

JCI North Carolina New Member Orientation

Three Types of People • Those who make things happen • Those who watch things happen • Those who wonder what happened We want to be in the first group! JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

The JCI Declaration of Principles We believe: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; That government should be of laws rather than of men; That earth's great treasure lies in human personality; And that service to humanity is the best work of life. - C. William Brownfield – 1946 JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

JCI Vision “To be the leading global network of young active citizens. ” • This Vision means that JCI wants to be a real global network. • This Vision happens by young people being active citizens to find solutions to solve community challenges. JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

JCI Mission “To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. ” • This mission is accomplished though the action and results of the members at the Local Organizations. • It is at the local level and only at the local level where the Mission is accomplished. JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

The Organization’s Purpose • Every organization – small or large – must have a well-defined purpose, where it wants to go and how it plans to get there. • A clear purpose brings everyone together and provides guidance over the long haul. • An organization’s purpose must exist on every level within the organization. JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

Purpose Sub Activities Organization Dinner Business Contacts Dates Development Opportunities Parties JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve Sub Activities Recognition Sports

The Three Levels International level: JCI has a vision and mission for the entire organization. Region Level: National and State organizations determine regional priorities consistent with the JCI vision and mission. Local level: Local chapters implement the JCI vision and mission in their communities through member-led programs and projects. JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

Jaycees History • Founded in 1920 by Henry Giessenbier in St. Louis, Missouri • 1920 s-1980 s: – National: Get Out the Vote, U. S. Air Mail Service, National Wildlife Federation – Local: Junior Miss, Holiday Parades, Jaycee Cottage • 1980 s-Today: – National: Merger of Jaycees and Jaycettes (1984), UNICEF, Nothing but Nets – Local: NC Jaycee Burn Center, Duke Cancer Center, HOBY JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

Active Citizens • Members are the brand of the organization. • Members act according to the JCI Values. • Members are active citizens looking for solutions to create positive change. JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

Participation The only way members can take advantage of development opportunities and acquire new skills and experiences is by actively participating in activities offered at the local level. JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

Member Resources • Renew your Membership and Use the Passport program on jayceemember. com • Keep up with the state organization on ncjaycees. org: – Follow us on Facebook (North Carolina Jaycees) and Instagram (jci_northcarolina) • Look for national trainings, meetings, and resources on jciusa. org • Look for international opportunities on jci. cc JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

Next Steps • Attend a meeting, project, or training opportunity • Meet or have coffee with one of your local board members to share your goals and interests • Organize your own project or training with support from your local board of directors using the Project Management Guide • Join in state, national, and international project and personal development competitions JCI Skills Development: JCI Achieve

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