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Active Chapter Size. Average membership of all chapters within a given population division.

 AMBASSADOR

The highest honor conferred by the U. S. Jaycees. This most distinguished form of recognition signifies an individual's exceptional contribution to the Jaycee movement and can be bestowed on the state or chapter level.

 ANNIVERSARY DUES

A dues collection system whereby a local member's annual dues to The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce is due during each anniversary month of membership. The U.S. Junior Chamber collects these dues through chapters.

 ANNUAL MEETING

The meeting held in June each year to conduct business of the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. It's at this meeting that the president and 10 vice presidents are elected. Each chapter may send delegates to the Annual Meeting, also known as national convention.

 ARCHIVES

The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce Archives is being developed at the national headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to preserve, record and exhibit the rich heritage and achievements of the U.S. Junior Chamber. The archives also symbolizes the future growth and continuing contributions made by the organization. This effort is being funded through the annual support program of The U.S. Jaycees Foundation by contributions from alumni groups such as The Crew and The U.S. JCI Senate, as well as Junior Chamber chapters, state organizations and individual contributions.

 ARMBRUSTER COMPETITION

This quarterly competition is for Jaycees with over one year in the organization. This competition is based on 50% resume and 50% on five Jaycee fact and opinion questions in a job interview situation.

 BID

An offer to host an event or meeting.

 BLUE CHIP

A chapter management program designed to assist local chapters in developing the total Jaycee concept.

 BROWNFIELD COMPETITION

As for Armbruster, but for Jaycees with less than one year of experience.

 BY-LAWS

Rules and regulations an organization employs to determine its government and procedures.

 CALLING TREE

A system whereby chapter leaders call a specific number of members to update and activate them.

 CHAIRPERSON

The individual charged with the responsibility for the completion of a project. The chairperson heads a committee and provides motivation and leadership for its members.

 CHAPTER MANAGEMENT

The use of the chapter's resources to accomplish a predetermined objective.

 CHARTER

A document indicating an organization's affiliation with The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce or Junior Chamber International.

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The programs of a chapter through which an individual member is given the opportunity of applying learned leadership leadership and management skills in fulfilling chosen social responsibility.

 CONSTITUTION

Rules and regulations an organization employs to determine its government and procedures.

 CPG

Chairman's Planning Guide. A series of 15 questions used to properly plan, execute and evaluate all Jaycee programs and projects.

 DD

District Director. The individual who is responsible for assisting the chapters in their district with communications and coordination to the region and state.

 DEGREES OF JAYCEES

A program designed to help individual members receive the benefits of their membership; a Junior Chamber career path outline. The program consists of three phases divided into 10 degrees.

 DISTRICT

Each of the eleven regions in Georgia is further divided into two to five districts. Each district has its own Director to assist its local chapters at the region and state level through communication and guidance.

 DSA

Distinguished Service Award. An award presented to a young person of Jaycee age age for outstanding community service

 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The governing body of The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, made up of the presidents of each state organization and all voting members of the executive committee plus the executive vice president, charger with the conduct of the organization's business in accordance with its constitution and bylaws.

 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The national offices of The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, consisting of the president, executive vice president, 10 vice presidents, chairman of the board, chaplain, legal counsel, and treasurer.

 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

This appointed officer of The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce is in charge of The U.S. Junior Chamber national service center operations. A state executive vice president is often an employee of a state organization and is a full-time manager for the state executive board of directors.

 EXHAUSTED ROOSTER

An affectionate title bestowed on a Jaycee upon retiring from the Jaycees at the age of 40.

 EXTENSION

The initial organizing of a new Jaycee chapter prior to completing the affiliation process.

 HAFL

Healthy American Fitness Leaders. A Junior Chamber recognition program for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership leadership in the area of physical fitness.

 HONORARY MEMBER

Membership conferred upon an individual whose contribution to the organization has been so outstanding as to merit this honor.

 INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The self-improvement programs of a chapter, aimed at teaching, developing, and increasing the individual ember's personal and leadership leadership skills.

 INSTITUTIONAL CHAPTER

A Junior Chamber chapter that exists within a confining rehabilitative or job training facility.

 JAYCEE CREED

A statement of philosophy and beliefs adopted by The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce and JCI. The Creed was written by the late C. William Brownfield of Columbus, Ohio, in 1946. Brownfield later served as national vice president.

 JAYCEE FAMILY WEEK

Thanksgiving week is recognized by Jaycees as a time to emphasize the importance of the family unit.

 JAYCEE WAR MEMORIAL

The home office of the U.S. Jaycees in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 JAYCEE WEEK

The week, beginning on the third Sunday of January which marks the anniversary of the founding of the United State Jaycees in 1920. Often local chapters will host banquets during this week to honor bosses or recipients of Distinguished Service Awards.

 JAYCEE YEAR

The fiscal year of the U.S. Jaycees begins on May 1st and ends on April 30th. Quarters therefore end on July 31, October 31, January 31, and April 30.

 JAYCEES MAGAZINE

The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce publication sent to all members.

 JCI

Junior Chamber International. The worldwide Jaycees organization now operating in 90 countries.

 JCI HEADQUARTERS

Located in Coral Gables, Florida, and headed by a salaried secretary-general, serves the world organization.

 JCI SENATOR

The highest honor bestowed by Junior Chamber International, upon an individual member for their contributions to the Jaycees. A JCI Senator is a life member of JCI.

 JCI WORLD CONGRESS

 The Annual Meeting of Junior Chamber International held each year in November. Delegates from ember nations conduct the organization's business.

 JOTS

Jaycees Officer Training School. A U.S. Jaycees training service offered to state officers in Tulsa each June.

 JUNIOR CHAMBER FOUNDER'S HOME

The home occupied by the president of The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during his or her term of office.

 JUNIOR CHAMBER SHIELD

 The emblem of The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce.

 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

A chapter project designed to put experienced members' skills to work by guiding, training, and encouraging new members through their first year of membership, and to provide new members with the knowledge in the Junior Chamber.

 LEADERSHIP TRAINING

A process by which the individual develops greater self-confidence, motivation, self-expression, and other traits of leadership.

 LEGAL COUNSEL

An officer who is a legal adviser to the organization.

 LOM

Local Organization Member. A local organization (chapter) affiliated with The U.S. Junior Chamber and JCI.

 LOTS

Local Officers Training Schools. A training service offered by your state organization.

 LP

Local chapter president.

 M-NIGHT

Membership Night. A social gathering to allow prospective Jaycees to meet a chapter's members.

 METRO

The name given to Jaycee chapters in Pop Division VII and VIII and chapters with over 150 members in Pop Divisions I through VI.

 NATIONAL CONVENTION

The annual business meeting of the U.S. Jaycees held each June in different locations each year.

 NATIONAL STAFF OFFICER

A paid employee of The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, with responsibility for a designated program area and headquarters functions. Staff officers frequently travel to state meetings, prepare informational and training materials and promote involvement in the Junior Chamber.

 NEWSLETTER

A publication of the chapter used to keep its members informed of Junior Chamber news and meeting information.

 NOM

National Organization Member. A member nation of Junior Chamber International.

 ON-TO

 A slogan used in promoting attendance at State and National annual conventions.

 ORIENTATION

The ongoing function of educating members about the Junior Chamber organization, its benefits and member opportunities.

 OYF

Outstanding Young Farmer. A program to recognize young farmers of Jaycee age.

 OYL

Outstanding Young Laymen. A program to recognize outstanding religious service by a Jaycee age , non-religious employed individual.

 PARADE OF CHAPTERS

 Competition among the chapters within the state in which points are earned and a ranking is established on a quarterly and annual basis.

 PARADE OF STATES

Annual competition among the 50 states to be ranked according to performance during the year.

 PINNACLE AWARDS

Encompasses the activities of a successful state based on past experience. Presented by state based on 13 areas of involvement.

 PLAN OF ACTION

The Junior Chamber chapter's goals and plan for achievement developed each years by officers and members.

 POLICY

 Rules of practice and procedure which supplement the constitution and bylaws.

 POP DIVISION

 Population Division. For purposes of competition and chapter activity guidelines, the local chapters are classified by the population division of their communities into 9 divisions. Atlanta is in Pop Division VIII.

 RD

 Region Director. The director of a state region whose primary purpose is to provide guidance and training to the local chapters as well as act as a conduit for information between the state organization and local chapters.

 REGION

 The state is divided into geographic regions to provide local leadership leadership and guidance to the chapters in that area.

 REGULAR MEMBER

A young person, age age 21 through 39, whose dues dues are paid. A Jaycee.

 RETENTION

 The reference made to keeping members of the local chapter active members in the Jaycee organization.

 ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER (Revised)

A guidebook of parliamentary procedure written by General Henry A. Robert (U.S. Army) in 1874. These rules provide for the protection of the rights of the majority, the rights of the minority, the rights of individuals and the rights of these absent, in conduct of meetings.

 SINGLE PROJECT CATEGORY

The projects and programs of the Jaycees are broken into sixteen categories falling under the four major programming areas Individual Development , Management Development , Community Development , and Membership Development.

 SPEAK UP

 A program designed to improve an individuals' verbal communication skills.

 SPRINGBOARD

 An individual activation program designed to aid chapters in activating new members.

 STATE BOARD MEETING

A quarterly meeting of all the chapters in the state.

 TOYA

 Ten Outstanding Young Americans. Each year during the week immediately prior to Junior Chamber / Jaycee Week, The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce honors 10 dynamic young American at an awards congress.

 WAR MEMORIAL HEADQUARTERS

 The home office building of The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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