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Our
Purpose
The Junior
Chamber organization is "a constructive action organization
of young persons who devote a portion of their time to community
service in the public interest, developing young persons as leaders
of their community." (Taken from The U.S. Junior Chamber of
Commerce Bylaws and Policy Manual.)
We offer activities
in four areas of opportunity:
--> Individual
Development - Public Speaking, Job Interviews, and Personal Development
--> Community Development - Community Action and Charity Fundraising
--> Management Development - Management Training and Leadership
Development
--> International - Global Action and Involvement
The United States Junior Chamber was established in 1920 to provide
opportunities for young men to develop personal and leadership skills
through service to others, the Jaycees later expanded to include
women, reflecting the growing influence and leadership of women
in America.
For the past
83 years, Jaycees have been a force for good in America and around
the world. Jaycees helped establish AirMail services in America
with Jaycee Charles Lindbergh, and have raised millions of dollars
for causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the March
of Dimes. They have built parks, playgrounds, hospitals, ball fields,
and housing for the elderly while conducting service and support
programs in thousands of communities nationwide.
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