Good afternoon Jaycees! Here’s your weekly update:

1. AOTHS Committee Meeting – Thursday 6:30pm – Olde Main Board Room – (Shannon Bardole) – If you signed up to help plan this year’s AOTHS event, please plan on attending and kicking off the 2009 season in style!
2. Speed Dating – Friday, Feb 13, Legends American Grill – If you know of any 21-30 year old single people who would might enjoy an evening of speed dating, please contact Adam P. or Grace A. and they will send a registration form to your potential speed daters!!

3. FAW – Friday, Feb 13, 5:30-?, Hilton Gardens (at new Hilton Hotel) – Relax and try your luck on Friday the 13th! There will be a jazz trio playing, and you might catch one of our newest members, Emily K., working hard for her money!

4. Daytona 500 Party – Sunday, Feb 15th, 1:00pm-?, West Cyde Wings – Put on your fire suit and plan on enjoying some firey hot wings while smack talking the #88 car fans and cheering on Jeff Burton with El Presidente Andy!! Andy will be bringing some authentic Cat racing hats for anyone who feels a little redneck-deprived!

Have a great week everyone!! Hollar with questions or whatever!

Andy
78th President
Ames Jaycees

Andy’s Speed Dating Question of the Week: According to a University of Pennsylvania study, what does it take a speed dater to make up their mind about the person they just met?

A. 3 seconds.
B. 13 seconds.
C. 30 seconds.
D. 3 minutes
E. 24 txt messages and 3 drinks
F. 8 Stella beers, a pint of Vanilla vodka, 3 Bud Lights, and wine

Last Week’s QOW Answer: The second music parody video released by Weird Al was  ‘I Love Rocky Road’ released in 1982. Many believe it was ‘Eat It’, because ‘Rocky Road’ didn’t play much on MTV until the popularity of ‘Eat It’.

Happy Tuesday Ames Jaycees!

Here what’s going on this week:

NOTHING!! That’s right! For the first time in Jaycee history, the Ames Jaycees have no official events scheduled for an ENTIRE WEEK!! NADA!!!

So, everyone can do laundry, catch up on the TiVo, and make snow angels…

While you are freezing your gibs and giblets, start thinking about joining one of our summer project committees. Ames on the Half Shell and Fireworks both need your help and input. Watch for meeting announcements in your weekly update emails, and on our website (www.amesjaycees.com) Or, take the bull by the horns and contact any board member to sign up!

Keep warm!

Andy Sturtz
78th President
Ames Jaycees

Andy’s Science Question of the Week: “How cold was it this morning (in Ames) in Celsius, and Kelvin, and Rankine?”

Happy New Year Ames Jaycees!
Here is your update for the week of January 5th:
1. Membership Meeting – Thursday, January 8th – 7pm – Elk’s Lodge (622 Douglas Ave, across from the Ames Public Library) – Please plan on attending this meeting to approve our 2009 budget, hear about ByLaw changes, and see the 2009 board in action!

2. Think Tank Team Meeting – Thursday, January 8th – 8pm – Elk’s Lodge – Many years ago the chapter had a fundraising committee to address non-management related income. This is the 2009 version, with a leaner, meaner attitude towards completing Ada Hayden, funding fireworks, and looking to the future.

3. Year End Banquet – Saturday, January 10th – Elk’s Lodge – 5:30PM Social, 6:30PM potluck. Cost is $5 per person. Please contact Kelly Michalone at 651.470.9029 or email at kellymicalone@gmail.com if you didn’t get the evite!

Andy Sturtz
78th President
Ames Jaycees

Andy’s Google-Proof Questions of the Week:

‘In the George Lucas movie American Grafitti, what style of carberators were on John’s 5 window coupe?’

(or for those who like chick flicks)

‘What kind of shoes is Meg Ryan wearing in the final scenes of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’?’

Hello Ames Jaycees!

On your lunch break TODAY, make sure to tune into KCCI at noon. Our own Grace Aiton and Melissa Angstrom will be interviewed about our Holiday Food Baskets. I’ve promised Grace the TV really doesn’t add 10 pounds!  This is an AWESOME opportunity for the community to know about us and our project! If you miss it at noon, it’ll be on at 5 and 6 p.m., too.

Here is your update for the week of Dec. 1.

This week:
Holiday Food Basket preparation
Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 6-9 p.m. at St. John’s by the Campus, 2338 Lincoln Way. We’ll be wrapping up boxes and having pizza with the youth who have been helping us. Wrapping paper and tape donations are still needed. For more info, contact Grace or Melissa at holidayfoodbaskets@amesjaycees.com.

Membership meeting
Thursday, Dec. 4 – 7 p.m. at Buford’s at the Quality Inn and Suites, 2601 E 13th
Membership meetings are a great way to learn about upcoming events, meet new people and socialize. For more info, contact Peggy at pres@amesjaycees.com.

Upcoming events:

Crush Party
Tuesday, Dec. 9 – Details to be released soon. A crush party is an informal social even with the purpose of recruiting members. Invitations are sent out to potential members. If you know someone who would make a great Jaycee, please let Terra Jenson know.  Note: Due to scheduling difficulties, this date could change. We’ll announce the for-sure date at Thursday’s meeting.

Food baskets fundraiser
Sunday, Dec. 14 – 5-8 p.m. at London Underground, 212 Main. Fellow Jaycee and London Underground owner Jess Clyde is hosting a fundraising dinner.

Membership meeting
Thursday, Dec. 18 – 7 p.m. at Buford’s at the Quality Inn and Suites, 2601 E 13th
Membership meetings are a great way to learn about upcoming events, meet new people and socialize. For more info, contact Peggy at pres@amesjaycees.com.

Holiday Food Basket assembly/distribution
Saturday, Dec. 20 – 6:45 a.m.-? at Heartland Senior Center. Right now 20 people are signed up to help. A few dollies are still needed. For more info, contact Grace or Melissa at holidayfoodbaskets@amesjaycees.com.

Year-End Banquet
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 — Time and location TBA.

Ames Chamber news

As a member of the Ames Jaycees, you are also a member of the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Therefore, please take advantage of the following activities!

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
December 11 | Ames British Foods | 4:00 p.m. | 819 Lincoln Way Suite D
December 17 | Advance Services, Inc. | 4:00 p.m. | 1606 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 107 | open house to follow

Business After Hours: Tuesday, December 2nd, 5:00 p.m., 3M Recreation Building
Ring in the holiday season by joining us at the 3M Recreation Building tomorrow evening! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy sounds of the season and indulge in free food and beverages while you kick off the holidays with your friends from the Chamber!
Sponsored by: 3M, Friedrich Construction, Friedrich Iowa Realty, Hy-Vee, Sauer-Danfoss, Ames Tribune and U.S. Bank

PRE-SESSION LEGISLATIVE LUNCH featuring State Auditor David Vaudt and our State delegation for Story County
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, ISU Foundation (2505 University Boulevard)
Sign up today to attend the Ames Chamber’s first Legislative Lunch of the new Legislative session. Responding to Chamber member requests, this December we are pleased to welcome State Auditor David Vaudt who will present on the status of Iowa’s economy and the direction it’s heading. We will also have our State Representatives and Senators respond to the Auditor’s presentation and forecast their plans for the 2009 budget. Please join us for this insightful discussion affecting all of us who call Iowa home.
This free Legislative Lunch is open to Chamber members who RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3. Register on-line or by contacting Eve Doi (eve@ameschamber.com).
We are grateful for our December Legislative Lunch sponsors: Hastings & Gartin Attorneys at Law and Knapp-Tedesco Insurance.

Professional Development Series, Tuiesday, December 9, 11:30am, Green Hills Retirement Community
Join us at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9 at at Green Hills Retirement Community (2200 Hamilton Drive) to hear Ames business leader Roger Underwood share his journey in building a world-class business at Becker Underwood.
Series Conclusion fee is $10 for members ($50 for non-members) and includes lunch. To register, click here.
Sponsored by Manpower and ATW Training and Consulting

Save the Date: Story County Career Expo
Wednesday, February 18th, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Scheman Building, 2nd Floor Lobby
The Ames Chamber of Commerce is in its third year of hosting the Story County Career Expo. The expo will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Scheman Building (2nd Floor Lobby) in the Iowa State Center. The Expo is an opportunity for you to network with employers, view job opportunities and company information to see what opportunities might be available in your line of work. Attendance to the Expo is free and open to the public.
If your business is interested in having a booth at the 2009 Story County Career Expo, please fill out the attached form and email it to Megan Backman by February 4th, 2009.
Please contact Megan Backman with any questions about the 2009 Expo. We look forward to seeing you there!

Quotable.
“To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself.” — Soren Kierkegaard

Peggy Nitchals
77th president
Ames Junior Chamber
Better yourself. Better your community.

Hello Ames Jaycees!!

Here is your update for the week of Nov. 17.

This week:

Membership 101
Thursday, Nov. 20 – 6 p.m. at Buford’s at the Quality Inn and Suites, 2601 E 13th
Whether you’re a new member, a member who’s been around a while or a perspective member — if you haven’t been through Membership 101, it’s HIGHLY encouraged. You’ll learn about the chapter, its history and what projects we run. You’ll also learn how the Ames Jaycees fit into a world-wide network of Junior Chamber chapters. For more info, contact Terra.

Membership meeting
Thursday, Nov. 20 – 7 p.m. at Buford’s at the Quality Inn and Suites, 2601 E 13th
Membership meetings are a great way to learn about upcoming events, meet new people and socialize. For more info, contact Peggy at pres@amesjaycees.com.

Upcoming events:
Membership meeting
Thursday, Dec. 4 – 7 p.m. at Buford’s at the Quality Inn and Suites, 2601 E 13th
Membership meetings are a great way to learn about upcoming events, meet new people and socialize. For more info, contact Peggy at pres@amesjaycees.com.

Ames Chamber news

As a member of the Ames Jaycees, you are also a member of the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Therefore, please take advantage of the following activities!

Weathering the Storm Workshop: Tuesday, December 2nd, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Mary Greeley Medical Center
Do you know what a first responder expects of you or your agency in a time of disaster?
The information shared in this workshop will present our private sector business partners with information on what to expect from emergency responders during a disaster. It will also empower your staff by providing information on what to look for to help prevent potential threats.
Some of the topics and scenarios covered include:
* Information Sharing
* Protective Measures
* Employee Education
*Asset Protection
*Surveillance Techniques
*State and Federal assets
This workshop is sponsored by Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division. If you would like additional information concerning the content of this workshop, please contact August Geisinger at 515-323-4262 or e-mail august.geisinger@iowa.gov.

Business After Hours: Tuesday, December 2nd, 5:00 p.m., 3M Recreation Building
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy sounds of the season and indulge in free food and beverages while you kick off the holidays with your friends from the Chamber!
Sponsored by: 3M, Friedrich Iowa Realty, Hy-Vee, Sauer-Danfoss, Ames Tribune and U.S. Bank

Legislative Luncheon: Friday, December 5th, 12:00 p.m., Location TBD
With the 83rd Iowa Legislature General Assembly now in full swing, it’s a great time to attend our Legislative Luncheon to hear from and ask questions of your elected officials. The Luncheon is free to all Chamber members. Please RSVP by noon on Thursday, December 4th.

Professional Development Series Conclusion, Tuesday, December 9, 11:30am, Green Hills Retirement Community
Tuesday, December 9, 11:30am, Green Hills Retirement Community
2200 Hamilton Drive
Sponsored by Manpower and ATW Training and Consulting
Ames business leader Roger Underwood will share his journey in building a world-class business at Becker Underwood.
Series Conclusion fee is $10 for members ($50 for non-members) and includes lunch. To register, click here.

Ames Named one of the Best Place to Raise Kids
According to BusinessWeek, Ames was just named one of the top three places in Iowa to raise kids. West Des Moines was ranked number one in the state, while Ames and Cedar Rapids were runners up on the list.
The magazine and on-line news source ranked their top choices state by state using weighted criteria including school performance, number of schools, household expenditures, crime rates, job growth, diversity and more. All towns considered have at least 50,000 residents and a median family income between $40,000 and $100,000.
This is quite an affirmation for Ames, especially considering the tremendous growth experienced by West Des Moines in recent years.

Quotable.
I never think of the future – it comes soon enough. – Albert Einstein

Peggy Nitchals
77th president
Ames Junior Chamber
Better yourself. Better your community.