What does "Jaycee" stand for?
Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Who are the Jaycees?
The Jaycees are a unique civic group for persons 18-40 that provide their members leadership training through a variety of programs. Click here to learn about membership.

What do you mean by "leadership training"?
All aspects of our organization are devoted to polishing the leadership skills of our members. The programs and events with which we are involved generally mirror "real world" experiences. Jaycees regularly learn and practice speaking, writing, budgeting, teamwork, marketing, interpersonal and many other skills which make them more valuable to their employers and more successful in life.

How do I become a member of the Jaycees?
The process is very easy. Fill out a brief application form, and attend a short orientation. New members are often times "sworn in", but this is not a requirement.

Are there membership dues?
Yes, they are $75 per year for members which includes a personalized name tag and business cards.

What is required of Members?
There are no set requirements to be a Jaycee. However, like most organizations, our members get as much out of being a Jaycee as they put into it. Attending one meeting and one project per month is only a two-four hour commitment.

How often are meetings held?
Our general, membership meetings occur on the third Monday of each month. Other events are scheduled several times per month.

With what other types of programs are the Jaycees involved?
We offer Social opportunities where many make life long friendships, self improvement and networking programs which many use as a springboard in their professional careers, and service projects where our members have the chance to work with everyone from children to seniors.

Are there other Jaycee chapters in the Chicago?
Yes, there are many other Jaycees chapters in the Chicagoland area.  Visit the US Jaycees website and click on the "Chapter Links" section and scroll down to Illinois.