INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Nothing But Nets
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Helping Homeless
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Relay For Life
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Happy Kankakee
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April Calendar
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ID Report
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Member Spotlight
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Jaycees In Action
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Easter Egg Recap
Pgs 7/8
Coming Next Month
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GO GO KANKAKEE!
Do you remember the cartoon Inspector Gadget? Yeah I know you you’re all singing the
opening song, “Inspector Gadget ohh ooh!” You know how it goes at the beginning of the
show Inspector Gadget gets some big mission to save the day from Dr. Claw. During the
course of his missions to help himself out he’s able to extend his arms, legs, and neck to
help him out among other fun things like a helicopter in his hat. Anyway all these things
make him able to do seemingly impossible things, but with his extensions they are made
possible.
Have you ever had that thought that if only you were like Inspector Gadget and could
just say “go go gadget arms” you could reach that unreachable object. Now apply that to
the Jaycees, have you ever thought if we just had 20 more people that big project I’ve
been dreaming of could be in reach! ‘Go go Kankakee!’ We can create a new extension
of our very own in Iroquois County, and we can all help each other out! We are looking at
starting a new Jaycees extension in Iroquois County and all we need are 20 people to
make a new chapter. They will need some guidance from Kankakee to help them get
their chapter started so I’m sending out a mission to you all to help us find some people
in Iroquois County who might be interested in making an impact in their community. We
can help them and they can help us, a whole lot of teamwork goes a long way in making
our communities a better place. If you have any leads please don’t hesitate to let me
know and we’ll get this new chapter up and running. Please accept this mission and don’t
worry this message will not self-destruct!
Becky Hagge
President
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NOTHING BUT NETS
Our Nothing But Nets fundraiser is getting closer!
Nothing But Nets is an organization that raises money for bed nets to help African families fight against Malaria.
The event will be a bags tournament on the patio of the Fieldhouse Grille and Pub on Thursday April 19th starting at 5:00.
There will also be live acoustic entertainment throughout the whole evening.
If you would like to help out the night of the event contact me at [email protected].
Also, feel free to just come out and have a fun night with your fellow Jaycees while enjoying some great entertainment.
If you would like to be a part of the tournament, sign up at www.k3jc.org under the events tab.
We would love to see everyone out for a great time and a great cause!
Ann Procopio
Helping the Homeless
Great Progress for the Homeless Shelter
I am so excited about all the great donations that people have given so far for the Homeless
Shelter Drive.
There are only a couple more weeks for people to turn in items. So far we have actually
gotten a lot of clothing, paper products and hygiene products.
I'm sure that Pastor Ed and everyone at the shelter are going to be very excited to see
everyone's generosity. If you still have items to donate, please bring them to the general
meeting on Sunday April 15th at Beef O'Brady's.
If you just drop them off, please make sure you check in with Lucinda, Jackie or Raquel to
record what you have donated as we will be sending thank you cards and receipts for
everyone's donations.
If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Lucinda LaPierre to set up a time for picking
up or dropping off your items. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far and I am
excited to see what the rest of April brings!
Lucinda LaPierre
Business VP
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Relay for Life
Hey Guys! I am so excited for this year’s relay for life!
We’re putting together a team and would really love to have you join!
If you haven’t been out for the Relay before you should defiantly think about it; it’s a
lot of fun and very worthwhile!
Even if you can’t do the relay we would love to have you participate by donating!
The relay starts June 16th at 2:00 PM, and ends June 17th at 6:00 AM at the Kankakee
County Fairgrounds. To donate or sign up please join us
at http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=38132&team_id=1159059 and
select sign up or donate in the right margin.
Thanks for supporting a great cause!
Any questions please call Samantha Brown at (815-573-1888)
or
e-mail [email protected]
HAPPY KANKAKEE PARTY
This is a business networking and community improvement idea party. Come experience the joy of community!
Happy Kankakee is a public, participant-driven campaign to boost civic pride among residents of the Kankakee
REGIONAL Area. Participants are encouraged to adopt positive attitudes based on love and compassion, giving and
sharing; to collaborate communally (network) toward desired community improvements; to support local
endeavors; to promote the good, and resist the bad. As always, I am always seeking more Junior Chamber
representation. I was glad to see Steve and Flo at last month's event; and I was impressed to find that they made
HKP an immediate priority: their first stop after having just returned from an out-of-town trip! Anybody that does
anything, sells anything, is trying to promote anything; has a vision, a gift, or a message to share, is welcome. Help
expand the network and make public information common knowledge. Public domain: anyone can host a Happy
Kankakee party. Call 815-263-0587 or email [email protected]. The next HKP is scheduled for April 29th,
5-8pm at Kankakee River North Restaurant, 555 S West Ave, Kankakee, IL.
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Kankakee Area Jaycees Events April 2012 General Membership Calendar
1 Palm Sunday
2 3 7pm Board Meeting St. Paul’s Lutheran
4 5 6 Good Friday All Newsletter Articles Due
7 First Day of Passover
8
Easter
9 10 11 Newsletter Due Out
12 Lombard's President's Dinner
13 State Bowling
14
15 6pm-Social/6:30- New Member Orientation 7pm-General meeting at Beef O’Brady’s
16 17 18 19 NOTHING BUT NETS
20 Peoria Beer Fest
21 After Hours Event
22 Earth Day
23 24 25 26 27 Arbor Day
28
29 30 TBD-Camp New Hope/State Camp Out
“You don’t get harmony when everyone sings the same note”
--Doug Floyd
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Passport to Leadership Training:
Get Active in the Jaycees!
Come to St. Paul’s on May 16th at 6:30 p.m. and let us help you get on your way to the 10th degree!
Never been to St. Paul’s? Email me at [email protected] and I can tell you how to get there!
New Member Orientations:
So you are new member, eh?
Come to one of our new member orientations before every general meeting! We start at 6:30 and you will be filled
in on all the lingo of the Jaycees organization, the history, and more!
CPG Training:
April 11th at 6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s
Learn all there is to know about a CPG: A Chairman’s Planning Guide. Our very own Lucinda LaPierre will be
instructing.
JCI Presenter:
May 5th Location: TBA
Don’t miss the JCI Presenter Course!
The JCI Effective Presentation Course is a full day course that focuses on the concepts of creating and delivering an
effective presentation utilizing visual aids and strong delivery methods with a mind towards understanding the
audience. Participants practice presentations during the entire course.
JCI Presenter should be taken by all members who want to expand their presentation skills in order to make better
project reports and intervene during chapter meetings.
Don’t miss it! Email [email protected] to sign up!
Super 7 Training:
Thanks to the 7 members that attended our Super 7 Training. We learned some great ideas of how to improve our
chapter. Thanks to James Greve for instructing!!
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Easter Egg Hunt Recap and Thank Yous!
The Easter Egg Hunt on March 31st was a success! We had around 150 kids this year!! I want to say thanks to the
Jaycee members who volunteered and supervised each group. A big thank you to Raquel Holody who contacted
Walgreens for the candy and eggs, Sam Brown who helped with the egg stuffing, and Ann Procopio who contacted
and put volunteers into groups. Also thank you to the BBCHS Key Club and St. Paul’s students who helped stuff the
eggs. Thanks to Walgreens for the discounted candy and eggs and The Bourbonnais Township Park District who
donated 400 eggs! Thanks to the Woodridge Jaycees for allowing us to borrow their bunny suit! Thank you all
soooo much! - Anne Fraher
Member Spotlight
Florence Williams
Occupation:
Operations Specialist
at Cigna Healthcare
Hobbies: Running, Photography, The Outdoors
What would be (or is) your dream project? Raising
money for GiGi's Playhouse, a Down Syndrome
awareness center that is coming to Kankakee this
summer
What is something you gained from joining the
Jaycees? joining the Jaycees kick started my
involvement in the community and expanded my
social network
What do you consider to be your best
accomplishment (within or outside the Jaycees)
Landing a job out of school and relocating
What does being a Jaycee mean to you? being
around inspiring young people.
Jaycee of the month:
Samantha Brown –
Samantha joined in January and has been full steam
ahead! She became a member of the Alejandro club
by being a part of the Easter Egg Hunt committee.
She joined us for the Super Seven training and has
started her own project with the Relay for Life!
Awesome work Samantha, keep it up!!
Officer of the Month:
Anne Fraher –
Anne chaired our awesome Easter Egg Hunt this past
month and made a great Easter Bunny as well! She
chaired a Passport to Leadership Training, she also
organized a Super Seven Training, has been
mentoring a new member and has been tirelessly
working on the TOYP nomination. Anne is always
willing to go the extra mile, thanks so much Anne
keep up the great work!!
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Guests Speaker - State Senator Sue Rezin
JAYCEES IN ACTION…
Great Progress for the Homeless Shelter
Easter Egg-stravaganza – At the Egg Hunt!
EASTER EGG HUNT!!
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EASTER EGG HUNT!! (continued)…
MARCH General Meeting
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Next Month!!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
29
30 1 May Day
7pm Board
Meeting St.
Paul’s
Lutheran
2 3 4 General
membership
articles are
due
5 Cinco de
Mayo
JCI Presenter
training
6
7 8 9 10 11 May
GA/TOYP
Board
member
articles due
12 May
GA/TOYP
13Mother’s
Day
May
GA/TOYP
14 15 16 Newsletter
Due Out
6:30pm Passport
to Leadership
training
17 18 19
Armed
Forces Day
206pm-
Social/6:30- New
Member
Orientation
7pm-General
meeting at Beef
O’Brady’s
21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28
Memorial
Day
29 30 31 1 2
Kankakee Area Jaycees Events
General Membership Calendar
May 2012
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Monthly Thank You Board
Thank You
Beef O’Brady’s
(Monthly General Meeting)
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School
(Board Meetings and Passport Trainings)
Country Financial
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2012 BoarD MembeR ContacT Rebecca Hagge
Chapter President 2012
Anne Fraher
Individual Development 2012
Raquel Holody
Treasurer 2012
Carol Cademartori
Chairman of the Board 2012
Lucinda LaPierre
Business VP 2012
Nicole Issert
Membership VP 2012
Jackie Teske
Secretary 2012
Andrew Ollis
Community VP 2012
Randy Outhouse
State Director 2012
Jeffrey Hogard
Communications Director 2012
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Kankakee Area Jaycees
P.O. Box 2418
Kankakee, IL 60901
We Believe:
That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is the best work of life.
~ Jaycees Creed~