Author Archives: Jeff

Jeff Taylor is just beginning his first year as the Arkansas Jaycees’ webmaster, managing the organization’s presence on the Internet. He currently fulfills the same role for the Jonesboro Jaycees, of which he is a member of the Executive Committee. Jeff served as the Secretary for the 2007 year and is the Treasurer for 2008. He has been recognized as New Member of the 3rd Quarter of 2006, New Member of the Year for 2006, Outstanding Officer of the 1st Quarter of 2007 and Outstanding Member of 2007 by the Jonesboro Jaycees.

New Member Orientation and New Member Project

This seminar presents the history, philosophy, principles, and opportunities of Junior Chamber, and explains how its members can take advantage of their affiliation. It is indispensable for new members.
New Member Orientation Slides (PPT, 824KB)
New Member Orientation Trainer’s Guide (PDF, 654KB)
In this seminar new members will create a community survey questionnaire and determine the community needs [...]

Networking: Finding and Selecting Your Coach Within JCI

Great leaders have their mentors and coaches. They oblige us to stay on-course; even we have the tendency to go off-course. Mentors, Coaches see things differently than we do. Mentors/Coaches allow us to grow faster to take higher steps and to save our time and energy for things that matter most, which produce real [...]

Networking: Be a Better Performer

Networking is one of the oldest activities of mankind; those who succeed at it are leaders and best performers. This workshop will deal with simple ways of increasing your network, to feed it and to get the fruits of it.
Networking: Be a Better Performer Slide Presentation (PPT, 986KB)
Networking: Be a Better Performer Manual (PDF, [...]

Managing the Mingling

This seminar examines peoples’ fear of attending meetings and social events and recommends attitudes and strategies to derive great personal and professional benefits from mingling.
Managing the Mingling Slide Presentation (PPT, 778KB)
Managing the Mingling Manual (PDF, 331KB)
Managing the Mingling Trainer’s Guide (PDF, 1.22MB)

New Chapter Extension

This is a series of documents outlining how to start a new chapter.
Bakersfield Presentation (PPT, 954KB)
Extension Forms (PDF, 399KB)
Green Chip Certification Form (PDF, 26KB)
Green Chip Tips (PDF, 17KB)
JCI New Chapter Guide (PDF, 1.15MB)
Starting New Chapters (PPT, 1.15MB)
Sample Mayor Letter (DOC, 21KB)
US Jaycees Affiliation Application (PDF, 16KB)

The Successful Executive

This seminar is based on George W. Watts’ book Power Vision and presents the six dimensions you need to develop to become a better and more successful executive.
The Successful Executive (PPT, 724KB)
The Successful Executive Manual (PDF, 304KB)
The Successful Executive Trainer’s Guide (PDF, 735KB)

How to Win any Debate or Argument

This seminar points out the main aspects of any debate or argument, and recommends the ways of winning it in the long run. It offers nine useful suggestions you can follow when involved in a debate or argument.
How to Win any Debate or Argument (PPT, 759KB)
How to Win any Debate or Argument Trainer’s Guide [...]

January 2008 Monday Morning Memo

Arkansas Jaycees Board of Directors Meeting & Year-End Awards in Paragould February 15-17, 2008
The Arkansas Jaycees will meet the weekend of February 15th-17th in Paragould at the Quality Suites. We will have First Timers, Write, & Speak-up to begin the day followed by Local Officer Training School, to give all local Board members from [...]

Blue Chip Deadline

The U.S. Jaycees Blue Chip deadline is January 31, 2008. If you have questions or need help completing the Blue Chip application, contact John Baine.
The Blue Chip program recognizes well rounded, healthy chapters, districts, regions, and states. Requirements are designed to ensure that Blue Chip organizations are offering well balanced programming for local members, [...]

Magnolia Jaycees Present the Harlem Ambassadors

The Magnolia Jaycees will host the Harlem Ambassadors for a basketball game on January 24 against the Columbia County All Stars. Tickets are available in advance from local businesses and organizations and can be purchased at the event.  The proceeds benenefit the projects of the Magnolia Jaycees.
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