Delaware Jaycees
Delaware Jaycees at the 2012 State Convention
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The Delaware Jaycees have been an active and vital part of our state for over sixty years. The goal of the Jaycees is to build tomorrow's leaders today through community, individual, and management development.
Community
You are probably most familiar with the Delaware Jaycees' community projects. These can range from large, nationally based projects to very small efforts that help 1-2 people. We generally support causes that our members are interested in or those that are greatly needed in the community. Past projects where the Delaware Jaycees have either sponsored or been involved with include the Blue Gold Football Game, the Wilmington Christmas Parade, Separation Day in Historic New Castle, Thanksgiving and Christmas food basket programs, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Easter Seals Volleyball Challenge, and Care for Kids Run/Walk.
Individual
Our members grow both socially and intellectually through a variety of fun projects we do. These include monthly socials and dinners at area restaurants and taverns, camping trips, golf outings, cooking and mixology classes, CPR, defensive driving, financial seminars, and beer/wine tastings.
As a part of the United State Junior Chamber, our roots are based in improving the business skills of our members. All members have the opportunity to improve their organizational and budgeting skills by chairing projects. Other members improve their public speaking and people skills by taking an office and helping to lead the organization. In all cases, there is an on-going mentorship between experienced and newer members. Today, there are over 100 individuals involved in our Wilmington, New Castle, Middletown, Dover and Milford chapters (please click on Local Chapters link to see their websites and learn more about their projects). If you are interested in joining one of these chapters or are from any other part of Delaware, please contact the State President, Abbie Uhler. We thank you for your interest in the Delaware Jaycees and look forward to welcoming you at a future event!