1. Vol. 1, Issue 5 June 19, 2011
Who’s Your Next Ambassador?
The Ambassador Honor Program was created by the U.S. Jaycees to recognize those members and
alumni who have gone above and beyond to enhance and further the Jaycee movement. This is the
highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual by the U.S. Jaycees and is a great way to honor
those who have continued to give back to our great organization. It’s very easy to recommend
someone for an Ambassadorship – complete the nomination form and send it to the National Service
Center along with a check for $150. So, take a minute and think – who’s your next Ambassador?
If you have questions or need additional information on the Ambassador Honor Program, please
contact Fay Poissant at fay_poissant@hotmail.com or (313) 333-6444.
I want to start by saying a big thank you to the Senate for sponsoring the picnic at National convention last
week in Lisle, IL. It was great food and incredible company. We cannot thank you enough for giving us a very
enjoyable Friday evening and sharing that time with us.
Newton also spoke at our National meeting letting you know that the Senate is here for you. They are working
hard to make sure we have information to contact local Senators in our area; Senators who can help us with
recruiting, mentoring and contact the right people to get what we need for our projects. We are working
together to get an updated directory with the best information. That will be coming out to you shortly. Please
use this tool to work hand and hand with your Senate.
Lastly remember as your August conferences are coming up to look around and honor those people who are or
have worked hard for the organization and deserve a Senatorship. The paperwork with the requirements are
online.
Remember, we are two groups working together for one purpose the betterment of our communities. Please
contact me if you have questions about the Senate program and how to honor someone or you need info on
contacting your Senate for help. Chrystal Ramsay, Senator #68800, at jcidavp@yahoo.com or (352) 502-0535.

2. While they were able to reach millions of children,
they still ran out of gifts long before they ran out
of children in need. There are more than 14 million
children living in poverty in this great nation. With
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS the state of the economy sluggish, and with the
And I'm proud to be an American, Marines so busy, they anticipate needing even
where at least I know I'm free. greater community support for their 2011 Christmas
And I won't forget the men who died, campaign.
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood Now is the time to start planning your projects; you
I am challenging every chapter to conduct a Support do not have to wait until this fall to get started.
Our Troops or Toys for Tots project by December You can start your own toy collection by distributing
31st and turn in a CPG for the chance to win some boxes to local sites or run some fundraising
cash by January 10th, 2012. I will be looking over the projects and make a cash donation. Whatever your
CPG’s for the best CPG’s/Projects. The first place chapter decides remember that their children out
winner will receive $75, 2nd place will receive $50 there still waiting.
and 3rd place will receive $25.
I am looking for chapters to share their ideas on
Project Ideas for the month of June: projects they have done in the past or are thinking
JUNE- Flag Day on June 14th of running. Please share on the Facebook page or e-
Father’s Day on June 19th Set up a day to mail me. If you have any questions on anything
create Father’s Day cards please let me know.
Juanita Beauchamp
Websites to check out: USJC 2011 SOT/TOT Program Manager
www.usjaycees.org or at www.supportourtroops.org russjuanitabeauchamp@yahoo.com
Casualties’ website for Operation Enduring 320-968-8956 Home
Freedom: http://icasualties.org 320-761-1003 Cell
Blue Star Mothers: www.bluestarmothers.org
Operation MN Nice:
www.operationminnesotanice.com
usjayceesSOT1TOTprogram@groups.facebook.com
As I sit here writing this article, I am also
preparing to get ready to leave for National
TOYS FOR TOTS Convention in Chicago, IL. Where I will get the
In 2010 the Marines fulfilled the Christmas holiday
opportunity to network with many of you and
dreams for 7.2 million of our nation’s neediest
hopefully hear some great stories about the
children. In 2010 they raised nearly three million
dollars through online contributions; more than in
Relays that have already taken place across the
any previous campaign. Thanks to generous nation. Please do not to forget to share your
individuals they raised enough money to purchase Relay stories by email and send me some
gifts for 300,000 additional children! While pictures as well, as I am preparing a special
operating in 714 communities nationwide, they presentation of Jaycees across America
continued their Native American Program and relaying, so I need lots of pictures and stories.
literacy services by providing several million Plus I plan to do a special tribute to some of
children’s books as gifts.

3. those who made a significant IMPACT in their nation have raised $103,000 and has had
local Relays in the next national magazine. Email over 800 participants within a 147 registered
stories and pictures to jayceeang@hotmail.com. teams. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
NEWS! And I am really excited to see what
Also as I sit here, I think of how much Mother happens in the next 2-3 months (the heat of
Nature has been wreaking havoc on some of our relay season). If we can do that in just over 2
states. Devastation has hit several southern months, can you imagine what we can do in the
states with tornados and then in the upper next couple of months? Will your chapter be in
Midwest they are being inundated with flooding the top 10 for fundraising in 2011? So please
and it just makes my heart ache. But during pat yourselves on the back for a job well done
these difficult times we need to remember all so far and keep up the great work. As always if
those who fight this devastating disease called I can be of any assistance to your chapter or
CANCER. Everywhere we look, there is someone states in regards to American Cancer Society,
we know who is either currently fighting for please feel free to contact me. Talk to you
their life, or someone we may know that has more soon.
lost their battle. So even if you already
participated in this year’s Relay in your local
community, our assistance is still needed. We
need to make sure we are spreading awareness
for early detection. There is always the option
to keep running fundraisers throughout the
year, or sit on a local ACS planning board either
for Relay or for one of the organizations other
great projects they do throughout the year.
We can still continue to make an impact even
after your Relay is over.
In closing, I wanted to give you an update of
information. As of today, Jaycees across the
Hello All!
Chicago is just next week! How exciting! I can’t wait to share the first half of the year awards with you! Oh and
wait until you see the new 10th degree pins! They are awesome! We will be giving away Passport to Leadership
awards after the keynote on Saturday. Also just a reminder that all Passport to Leadership items are due on
the 5th of the month for the previous month. This will help us to get the database updated each month and get
you out your certificates.If you have any questions please let me know! I can’t wait to see you all!
Yours in Jaycees,
Abby Hanson
2011 P2L Program Manager
US Jaycees

4. New Orleans, LA
Thank you to all that submitted your 1st quarter Quarterback/Captain, New Orleans Saints
evaluation. The mid-year evaluations are due July 31.
Please email me your evaluations thus far. Also any Lucas Daniel Boyce, 32
programs, CPGS or newsletters you may have for Orlando, FL
the required items on Blue Chip. Community Relations, Government Affairs, Orlando
Magic
Please include your chapter name and state in the
file name. This is the best way I can match up your Gene A. Jacobus, 33
Blue Chip process. If you have any questions please Mount Holly, NJ
email usjcbluechip2011@yahoo.com. I will be sending Major, United States Air Force
out the state lists to your state presidents so they
can verify all I have received. Lisa Miller, 37
Kalamazoo, MI
Some questions I had at convention in Chicago were Assistant Professor of Surgery, MSU/KCMS
how to submit. Attach your files to an email and
send to my email address. The best format to send Luke Ravenstahl, 31
is PDF as it is universal, but I can view most Pittsburgh, PA
formats. I will let you know if there is a problem. Mayor, City of Pittsburgh
Thank you for working toward Blue Chip. Have a Amy C. Richison, 39
great summer! Huntington, IN
Chief Prosecuting Attorney, Huntington Count
Chamene Plum Prosecutor’s Office
USJC Blue Chip PM
406-262-4099 Roxana Saberi, 34
usjcbluechip2011@yahoo.com Fargo, ND
Author, Inspirational Speaker, Human Rights
Advocate
Major Giuseppe Stavale, 40
Japan
TOYA is just around the corner! It’s hard to Major/Provost Marshal, United States Marine Corps
believe it’s just over a month away. The honorees
have been chosen and are so excited to be honored. Shane Victorino, 30
I’m excited to announce the United States Jaycees Las Vegas, NV
Ten Outstanding Young Americans Class of 2011 Centerfielder, Philadelphia Phillies
President/Founder, Shane Victorino Foundation
Jessica Bachus, 34
Denver, CO Want to be close to the action? Want some of the
Founder & President, Dolls for Daughters & Kenzi’s best seats in the house for the TOYA program?
Kidz Reserved, premium seating is available for Saturday
night’s TOYA banquet. Tables accommodate 10
Drew Brees, 32 people and can be reserved for $200. If you are
interested or have questions, please contact me.

5. Swimming requires knowing and being comfortable
Remember, TOYA is a formal event. Tuxes for men at dealing with the tides, waves, temperatures, and
are highly recommended. In order to make it more all aspects of the ocean. If your organization is not
convenient to rent a tux, we will be working with on the social web yet - it is not too late to DIVE in
Mens Wearhouse in the Lisle area. They have so and start SWIMMING!
graciously offered to bring the tuxes to the hotel
for those who have rented one, and then will pick Please join our US Jaycee Fan Page on FaceBook at:
them up Sunday! And they are offering a $40 http://www.facebook.com/TheUnitedStatesJuniorC
discount on all rented tuxes! What a deal!! We are hamber and be sure to share with all of your
currently working out the final details of how you Friends. This page is here to share Jaycee
should go about ordering them through your local information and educate or members and potential
Mens Wearhouse to have them delivered. All the members about our great organization!
details should be coming to you very soon.
As always, if you have any questions, please don’t Becky J. Williams
hesitate to ask. 2011 US Jaycees Social Media Program Manager
nvpbecky@yahoo.com
Thanks! 803-917-0633
Laura E. Chesney-Gadd
2011 TOYA Program Manager
651.238.1185
LauraCU93@att.net
National Training Director Update
In just a couple of years the Social Media world has Exciting news on the training front! The JCI
gone from a swimming pool to an ocean. Are you and Courses being held prior to national convention in
your organization swimming, sinking, or just treading Chicago and during convention are now open for
water?? registration! You can register for JCI Presenter,
Trainer, Designer, Networking or CSR on the JCI
Because there are so many opportunities to web site at www.jci.cc. Don’t wait until the last
communicate, market, and grow a business or minute, these courses all have a maximums for
organization on the social web, it is easy to feel attendees, so register early to reserve your spot!
overwhelmed by the vastness of the social ocean. We also have some other great trainings at national
convention! Some are professional development and
Just showing up on a social network site does not others are Jaycee specific. There is something for
lead to social networking success. Success comes everyone! Check out the 2011 Convention Brochure
from a commitment to delivering outstanding on the US Jaycees web site by clicking here!
service, communicating, implementing smart
marketing initiatives, and being transparent and We’ll continue this month with highlighting another
authentic. JCI course to increase awareness of the training
available to your local, regional and state
The tools of social media are NOT the message. organization. Please don't hesitate to contact me if
They are the medium in which we can create a you are interested in bringing any of these trainings
listening platform, engage potential members, into your state. Most courses have a 6 person
deliver messages, and participate. minimum, so it is a good idea to gauge interest
before setting up a course. This month we’re
highlighting JCI Networking. It’s very timely since

6. this course will be offered in Chicago during JCI Trainer - Prior to National Convention
convention and there is no additional cost to attend! June 7-8, 2011 8:00 a.m.
Even more exciting is that our own Patrick Knight, Lisle, Illinois
JCI Training Director and International Training Certified JCI Head Trainer: Brian Kavanaugh, CNT
Fellow will be leading this interactive course! This is Assistant Trainer(s): TBD
one course you don’t want to miss! Here is the
official course description from JCI's web site: JCI Presenter - Prior to National Convention
June 8, 2011 8:00 a.m.
JCI Networking Lisle, Illinois
JCI Networking is the JCI course on turning your Certified JCI Head Trainer: Debbie Holbrook, CNT
personal contacts into lasting, trusted and Assistant Trainer(s): TBD
productive connections and relationships. The
course covers the principles and dynamics of JCI Networking - During National Convention
networking, how to identify and use the June 10, 2011 1:30 p.m.
opportunities when contacting people, what to do Lisle, Illinois
and say during any encounter with a potential Certified JCI Head Trainer: Patrick Knight, ITF 102
connection, the follow up actions needed after Assistant Trainer(s): TBD
meeting the person to keep adding value to the
connection and how to use the participation in JCI JCI CSR - During National Convention
activities to build a network of connections for the June 11, 2011 1:30 p.m.
future. Lisle, Illinois
Certified JCI Head Trainer: Brian Kavanaugh, CNT
Upcoming JCI Training Events Assistant Trainer(s): TBD
JCI Presenter
May 15, 2011 9:00 a.m. Register Online for courses
Ashland, Nebraska If you are interested in taking any of these courses,
Certified JCI Head Trainer: Brian Kavanaugh, CNT you must register online at www.jci.cc. If you do not
Assistant Trainer(s): Jennifer Gracey, CNT have an account, you can register as a new user. At
Cost: $25 this time we are working with the state presidents
to get all local and state organizations loaded into
JCI Presenter the JCI database. Please contact me if you do not
May 21, 2011 9:00 a.m. see your local organization listed and you need
Cedar Rapids, Iowa assistance registering for a course.
Certified JCI Head Trainer: TBD
Assistant Trainer(s): Jennifer Gracey, CNT Interested in hosting a JCI training?
If you are interested in hosting JCI training at your
JCI Presenter local, regional or state level, please contact me and
May 21, 2011 9:00 a.m. I can help with coordination and also answer any
Inverness, Illinois questions you may have about the courses or how to
Certified JCI Head Trainer: Anthony Colletti, CNT budget for training. Most courses are one day and
Assistant Trainer(s): TBD range from 4-8 hours each. We have a number of
Certified Local Trainers (CLT) and Certified
JCI Designer - Prior to National Convention National Trainers (CNT) that can train these
June 6-8, 2011 9:00 a.m. courses. It is appreciated if you can request
Lisle, Illinois trainers at least 60 days in advance for travel
Certified JCI Head Trainer: Suzette Plaisted, ITF planning purposes. A list of trainers and their
085 courses is available at www.jci.cc. You can also make
Assistant Trainer(s): Hernando Gomez, IG requests for trainers or information through me at
usjctraining@gmail.com

7. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAINERS In Jaycee Spirit,
AND LOCAL PRESIDENTS Jennifer Gracey, CNT
JCI has made some changes to their system which National Training Director
has resulted in some changes you may notice when
you log into the web site. Members with JCI
accounts are now listed as active or inactive. JCI is
now requiring birth dates in order to be listed as an timers in the house????
active member and also to register for courses or Yeah for First Timers!
enter training hours. The local president for each Chicago is already next week, which means that
chapter needs to have an account in order to there will be great trainings, parties, celebrations,
confirm officers, trainers and members for their and tons of fun! I am so excited I can barely contain
chapter in the JCI system. Unconfirmed trainers, myself! As a first timer you are going to have the
members and officers may not be able to enter opportunity to network with tons of people and meet
training hours, register for courses or perform other Jaycees that have never been to a convention.
other actions on the site until their local chapter This is where I come in. J Our first timers
president logs in to confirm their status. It is very program will start on Wednesday at 5pm in the
important that all local chapter presidents create lobby of the hotel and run until 6pm. We will then
an account (if they do not currently have one) and get on the bus together to go to the welcome party.
notify JCI that they are the local president. This If you are unable to make it at that time, please
notification should go to training@jci.cc and they make sure to find me and I can get you the items
will compare against the lists provided by the state you will need! Get ready to experience the best time
presidents. If you are registering for a new account of your Jaycee Career!
and your local chapter is not listed, please contact I look forward to meeting you all!
me at usjctraining@gmail.com See you soon!
By June 1, all trainers who are not listed as active Abby Hanson
by their Local Presidents will be considered inactive 2011 First Timers PM
in the JCI database and can no longer conduct JCI US Jaycees
Official Courses or apply for certification. If the
trainer has no date of birth or Local Organization
listed in the database, he or she cannot be
activated by the Local President. Therefore it is
imperative that all JCI Trainers update their
information (birth date) so Local Presidents can list
Hello US Jaycees!
them as active.
You can check if your Local President is listed by
At this time of the year the same thing always
accessing www.jci.cc and then go to MY JCI, under
MY ORGANIZATION. On the left menu click on happens, we tend to stray from our goals we set
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS and then you can see if on January 1st. Obstacles tend to get in our
your Local President is listed. If not, ensure he or path and control our minds. I hope these next
she has their date of birth in the file and then few words will help you get back on your path
request your JCI National Organization add the and focus on your goals!
Local President. After the Local President is added,
he or she will have access to add the local JCI “A man, as a general rule, owes very little to
Board Members and trainers. what he is born with – a man is what he makes
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need
of himself.” Alexander Graham Bell
assistance.

8. Who is your worst enemy? NEGATIVE everything that happens to you, you can turn
EMOTIONS! They hold you down, tire you out confidently toward your goals and the affairs
and take away all your joy in life. Negative of your life.
emotions of all kinds have done more harm to
individuals and societies than all the plagues of Take control of your life! Refuse to whine and
history. If you want to be truly happy and complain about events of the past. Instead of
successful you must free yourself from laying blame to a situation be the person to
negative emotions. It is possible but you must offer a solution. Focus on the future of what
want it and learn how! you want and where you are going. Above all,
think about your goals. This alone will make you
When you stop your negative emotions, positive positive and purposeful again!
emotions of love, peace, joy and enthusiasm will
come into your life and change it for the better Yours in Jaycees!
sometimes in a matter of minutes or even
seconds. Candace Hollis
2011 USJC Parade Program Manager
First, you must stop justifying negative 979-575-5218 Cell
emotions. As long as you justify these emotions 979-822-7899 work
they will remain a part of your life and continue usjcparade@gmail.com
to weigh you down. Take control of your
negative feelings and you will free your mind
and you will become calm, clear and focused on
your goals.
I wanted to share a note from President Noel
regarding disaster relief efforts:
You must rise above the opinions of others! I also wanted to take this opportunity to share a
Whatever you have been elected or have chosen note with you; a note about something very beautiful
to do this year you did it because you believed that I witnessed in Chicago last weekend.
in yourself. Don’t ever let what other people
say to you, how they talk to you or about you We had a knock-down-drag-out-barn-burner of a
determine who you are. Be confident in your Board of Directors meeting. Big topics were being
abilities and stay strong. discussed, like moving our National Service Center
from Tulsa to St. Louis, considering charters from
chapters with fewer than 20 members as provisional
Control your emotions. In order to keep your
chapters, etc.
mind positive, refuse to criticize, complain
about, or condemn other people for anything. It was heated. It went HOURS longer than the
Every time you criticize others you trigger meeting was supposed to. It carried over to the
feelings of negativity and anger within yourself next day and impacted that day's schedule by hours.
and you are the one who suffers. Being angry People were passionate!
with someone allows his or her to control your
emotions. Remember, when emotions take over, Everyone not on the Board (80% in attendance) was
the brain gets left behind! left waiting for our "Annual Business Meeting" to
begin. FOR roughly 2 hours.
Once you decide to accept complete
Important business or not-- the attendees were
responsibility for yourself, your situation, and
understandably upset for having to wait.

9. that was 2 hours behind (at least) another 75
The mood in the room was pretty tense when the minutes, so the HUNDREDS of people in attendance
meeting kicked off. Things went fairly standard, but would all have a chance to go to the microphone and
with a gruff /unfriendly feeling hovering about. tell of their donation they were making that day.
Then President Stephen from Missouri stood and In 75 minutes, that room of previously ticked-off
told us about what he had witnessed in the Jaycees raised, from their own pockets and their
aftermath of the Joplin tornadoes. It was own chapters, roughly $23,000 for the people of
unfiltered, open, and effective and devastating. Joplin! Not to mention a couple semi trucks of
supplies were pledged and hours of manpower.
He talked about 2 floors of a hospital (the newborn
nursery) being totally removed and destroyed.He It was a BEAUTIFUL thing!
talked about a great many horrors of humanity that
seemed hard to understand as a person of faith. It reminded me what we as leaders of chapters can
do for people that needs help.And it reminded me of
People in the crowd started passing around a few another lesson that helps me deal with "hard to
baskets for donations. Someone at the microphone understand" situations/tragedies.
said- I see the baskets being passed for Joplin.
Thank you for doing that! As an NVP last year, in Connecticut, I was taken to
the Mother Teresa museum (part of the Knights of
A couple people said "The Seattle Jaycees want to Columbus Museum) in Hartford. Mother Teresa used
donate $X dollars, or the "So and So Jaycees want to go to the crippled and suffering people of
to donate $Y dollars."And more and more people Calcutta (and the world) and tell them "I will give
stood and donated... you all the love I can give. I will teach you about my
God and I will comfort you all your days... but I ask
NVP Elect Laura Chesney Gadd stood at the mic and of you: will you willingly pledge your suffering to
said "I was the 83rd (example number) President help people to move closer to the Lord?"
from Minnesota, so I am going to donate $83 to
Joplin and I challenge the other Presidents in the It is such a horror what happened in Missouri, but
room to donate their Presidents number to the that tragedy is opening up millions of people to
cause." appreciate the gift of life... and helping them to tap
into their own humanity and compassion for others.
So people kept coming to the microphone and saying AND BECAUSE we are JAYCEES, we are in a
"I'm President 55." Or "I'm not a President, but I'd GREAT place to RAPIDLY make a difference to
like to give..." Charleston President Tiffany told me- people in need.
"Charleston wants to donate some money", and she
headed to the microphone. And under that painful/costly prism, the tragedy
serves a purpose of restoring some order to the
I knew an estimate of what our attendees had survivors (and many other people's) lives.
already put in the basket being passed, so I thought
I would mention that we support for the cause, too. Your chapter may sometimes feel like 6 or 7 people,
Then reps from CWC and Newberry (HAB) and and another 10 or 12 names on a page-but it is an
Columbia (Brett) started talking about the money OUTPOST for good that is cut into your town like a
they had already put in, or were going to put in, and stronghold.
before you knew it, we had contributed about $400
from our South Carolina delegation. As a leader, you are charged with making the most
of that outpost, while you can.Accept that
Well, before it was over, we had paused our meeting opportunity as the gift it is. Be courageous with the

10. way you show your true character and with the Becky Williams – Social Media –
projects you use to bring your chapter to life. nvpbecky@yahoo.com
You are SPECIAL PEOPLE, and you have the tools to
do very special things.
And as the quote goes- "Be bold and great forces
will come to your aid".
Be courageous and you will be amazed at the
spectacularly gifted people that show up on your
door, begging to be Jaycees.
There is a whole world/your town out there that
needs you. It needs Jaycees!
Let's Do This!
All current Program Managers listed below:
Abby Hanson – Passport to
Leadership/Degrees/First Timers –
USJCP2L@yahoo.com
Amy Roeder – International Relations/UN/Nothing
but Nets – amy.roeder@cox.net
Angela Collins – Relay for Life –
jayceeang@hotmail.com
Candace Hollis – Parade –
USJayceeParade@gmail.com
Chamene Plum – Blue Chip –
USJCBluechip2011@yahoo.com
Chris Hardee – Governmental Affairs –
chris@ncjaycees.org
Chrystal Ramsay – Foundation/Senate Liaison –
jcidavp@yahoo.com
Fay Poissant – Ambassador/Alumni Relations –
Fay_Poissant@hotmail.com
Jennifer Gracey – Training –
usjayceetraining@gmail.com
Juanita Beauchamp – Support Our Troops/Toys
For Tots – russjuanitabeauchamp@yahoo.com
Laura Chesney Gadd – TOYA –
Lauracu93@att.net
Richard Lewis – Webmaster –
webmaster@usjaycees.org
Adam Bonarek – NAC Chairman -
abonarek@mijaycees.org