If you wanted some fun this weekend you had your chances: FAW, YearEnd Banquet, or Volleyball. Congrats to our new Governors. First non board member who tells me the scores, wins a prize.

Sorry I wasn’t around but I was down in Tulsa, OK. It was a Leadership Academy for Local Chapter Presidents from across the nation. Good time and a standout would be training from Matt Booth (Mattbooth.com). If you ever have a chance for training or hanging out with Matt, do it, you will thank me later. He is a local JC from Dubuque.

Here is

Jan 18 – Board MTG 6:30

Jan 21 – Membership MTG – want to giggle at Scott, here is your chance.

Jan 30 – Tubing in Boone 1-4pm Bring warm cloths.

Feb 1 – Board MTG 6:30

Feb 2 – Eurche in DSM – Need a road trip. Busta are you in??

Feb 4 – Membership MTG – New Member Orientation at 6pm. Bring a friend.

Feb 6 – Allstate in Dubuque – we will be car pooling. Scott, Melissa, Keith, and I are going…

Also be on the look out for Govenors Bowling in Gladbrook, probably Feb 20th or Feb 27. Good time with other chapters from the state.

Anyone want to go to the comedy club down in Des Moines??

See ya soon,

Kelly

Hope you all had a joyful holiday season. We have some fun events coming up, hope to see you soon.

Membership MTG – Thurs Jan 7th 7pm @ Elks. Kelly M wants “2 truths & 1 lie” from everyone, stump the crowd.

Year End Banquet – Sat Jan 16th 5:30pm @ Elks. Please respond to the Evite from Andy.

Board MTG – Mon Jan 18th 6:30pm @ Hilton Inn. Everyone is welcome.

Membership MTG – Thurs Jan 21st 7pm @ Elks. If you like to listen to Scott flap his lips, this will be your meeting. Scott has CPG training.

Tubing in Boone – Sat Jan 30th 1-4pm. RSVP with Kaye. Bring some warm cloths and slide down a hill for an afternoon.

Allstate – Sat Feb 6th @ Dubuque. Need a winter field trip? Training and meet folks from around the state. RSVP with Melissa by Jan 21st. $70 MTG & Banquet.

Questions, drop me a line … pres@amesjaycees.com

Kelly

Thursday, August 6th – ICUBS Outing!! – Instead of our regular membership meeting, we are heading south to cheer on the ICubs! There is still one day to sign up – Please contact Melissa @ stdir@amesjaycees.com to get your name added! We have about 25 people coming, and would love to see a few more! Our meeting point in Ames to carpool to Des Moines will be the NE Corner of the Lowes parking lot (the same corner as the gas station). Most people are meeting to leave at 5:30, but please let Melissa know if you are making other arrangements or need to leave at a different time!

Friday, August 7th – AOTHS – This is our LAST night of the season! Sign up to work with George and help us end the season on a high note!

Friday/Saturday August 7th/8th – Float Trip – Still time to sign up to go float down the Iowa River! Contact Charby to sign up and get the details!

Also, its State Fair time! If you love tasty fair food, people watching,
and great grandstand concerts, but don’t have anyone to go with, give a
shout out to your fellow Jaycees! There are many of us who will be going
on various days, and the more people that go the merrier! Grab some
fellow members and head to the fair!

Have a spectacular week, enjoy our slightly more normal summer weather,
and see you soon!

Andy

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.

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.

1. Long Term Planning Committee Meeting – Wednesday March 18th, 7pm – Charby’s House – Long Term Planning Committee will be meeting to discuss the new membership tracking database, plus other terribly exciting things!

2. Membership Meeting – Thursday March 19th, 7pm – Elk’s Lodge  – Come to get information about our trashbag sales program. You can make so much money you’ll puke!!

Have a great day! Fly a kite, or check out Ada Hayden! Just get outside!! Plus have an awesome St. Patty’s Day!!

Andy

Andy’s Weird QOW (ala Melissa): Why are the rooftops of new UPS trucks white?

Last week’s QOW Answer: St. Patty’s Day can NEVER fall on Good Friday, because Easter can’t be earlier than the Tuesday before Easter!

Thanks,

Andy Sturtz
2009 President
Ames Jaycees

Andy’s St. Patty’s Question of the Week: When is the next time St. Patrick’s Day will land on Good Friday?

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’.

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?”

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’?’

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.