Ames Junior Chamber » General News http://www.amesjaycees.com Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:39:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Ames Jaycees No. 1 Chapter in Nation http://www.amesjaycees.com/2009/04/08/ames-jaycees-no-1-chapter-in-nation/ http://www.amesjaycees.com/2009/04/08/ames-jaycees-no-1-chapter-in-nation/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:58:29 +0000 webmaster http://www.amesjaycees.com/?p=434 Ames Jaycees No. 1 Chapter in the Nation

Number 1 Chapter in the Nation		 The Ames Junior Chamber (Jaycees) came home with several First Place awards from the United States Junior Chamber’s 2008 year-end convention in Crystal River, Florida, March 19-21.The Ames Jaycees were recognized as the No. 1 chapter in the nation in the Parade of Chapters, a means of tracking points for chapter programming. The Ames Jaycees were also recognized as being No. 1 in its population division and No. 2 in the nation for the chapter’s Annual Report, a year-end report that summarizes all aspects of the chapter including Membership, Individual Development, Community Development, Business Development and International Development.
The Ames Jaycees were one of five Iowa chapters that received a prestigious Silver Chip, awarded to a chapter for four consecutive years of completing the Blue Chip Program, a program that recognizes membership growth and well-rounded programming.“I’m so proud of the Ames Jaycees. In 2008, we ran a lot of great projects and had a positive impact on our community,” said 2008 chapter president Peggy Nitchals. “The chapter has had consistent dedication by so many members — that’s what made us No. 1 in nation in 2008.”
In addition to chapter awards, two Ames Jaycees were honored for their work on the Iowa Jaycees level.Member Shannon Bardole received a Horiuchi Memorial Award for serving the Iowa Jaycees as an Outstanding State Program Manager. Member Joey Benson received a Trafton Memorial Award for serving the Iowa Jaycees as an Outstanding Appointed State Board Member.The Iowa Jaycees had a great year on the national level. Eight of the top 10 chapters in the Parade of Chapters were from the Iowa Jaycees. The Iowa Jaycees were recognized as No. 1 in the nation in the Parade of States and were No. 1 in their population division for the state’s Annual Report. The Iowa Jaycees were also recognized as the top “Support Our Troops” fundraising state.
Horiuchi Award Winner Shannon Bardole

The Jaycees provide leadership development opportunities through business and service projects. These effective personal and professional skills allow members to excel within their communities. The mission of the Ames Jaycees is to attract and unite a group of young, active, civic-minded professionals who have a clear vision of Ames’s future as a great place to live, work and play. The chapter hosts events targeting a wide range of interests including leadership, career advancement, community involvement, professional and personal development, networking and volunteerism.

]]> http://www.amesjaycees.com/2009/04/08/ames-jaycees-no-1-chapter-in-nation/feed/ 0 2009 Board of the Ames Jaycees http://www.amesjaycees.com/2008/11/11/2009-board-of-the-ames-jaycees/ http://www.amesjaycees.com/2008/11/11/2009-board-of-the-ames-jaycees/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:08:40 +0000 webmaster http://www.amesjaycees.com/?p=242 The Ames Jaycees Election Committee is pleased to announce the 2009 Board of the Ames Jaycees.

Andy Sturtz, President
Shannon Bardole, Management Vice President
Rosemary Sundberg, Individual Development Vice President
Adam Petersen, Community Development Vice President
Terra Jenson, Membership Vice President
Chris Bennett, Marketing Vice President
Kelly Junge, Treasurer
Grace Aiton, Secretary
Melissa Angstrom, State Director
Peggy Nitchals, Chairperson of the Board

Thank you to all Ames Jaycees who participated in Election Saturday Evening and Congratulations to the incoming team!

Best Regards,
Molly Redenbaugh
Sara Gatchel
Dan Benson
Election Committee

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