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2014 Annual ReportA Year to Dream Big!

Dear Jaycee Members, Senate, Alumni and Friends,

What a wonderful year we have had working diligently to “Dream Big”. We have tirelessly worked to promote our vision, mission, and values focusing on making an impact and empowering our members and communities to create positive change.

As we continue our efforts in 2015, I urge you to keep moving the organization forward and hosting great chapter projects that showcase our members creating sustainable solutions for our communities, states, country and the world.

Thank you so much for your dedication and hard work. I am forever honored to have served as the 94th National President of the United States Junior Chamber. Thank you for taking this journey with me!

Fay Poissant2014 U.S. Junior Chamber President

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Table of ContentsBzzzTour 2.0

Executive Commitee

Awards Winners

National Meetings

Finances

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BzzzTour 2.0Bzzz Tour is a partnership between the United Nations Foundation/Nothing But Nets and the United States Junior Chamber/JCI USA designed to accom-plish three key objectives The major rallying point of Bzzz Tour is a summer tour, whereby JCI USA IPP Chrystal Ramsay-Dyess, President Fay Poissant, and others will visit 100 chapters over 80 days, promoting the objectives.

Fundraising - Raise $100,000 among JCI USA members by the end of 2014.

Awareness – Raise awareness of malaria issues worldwide and what we in the USA can do about it.

Advocacy – Encourage US Senators and US Congress members to support the President’s Malaria Initiative, The Global Fund and to participate in the Malaria Caucus.

Our PurposeThe purpose of this tour was to work with chapters and states to promote advocacy of Nothing But Nets through district meetings, town hall meetings, sharing the Nothing But Nets story and empowering our members and community leaders to advocate on behalf of Nothing But Nets to their government leaders.

Bus Stops The tour is oriented around working with Nothing But Nets and their partners as the team travels the US meeting with our chapters and participating in their events focused on malaria awareness, prevention and fundraising.

OutcomeThe tour raised $50K and had over 1000 advocacy cards submitted. BzzzTour held 102 congressional meetings, visited 20 states and Mexico, 38 media appearances and 100 chapters visited.

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Fay PoissantPresident

Laurence BolotinNVP

Eve EpitomeNVP

Carla KramerNVP

Mark NapierkowskiNVP

Paul J. Ottinger NVP

Joanne Rinaldo NVP

Trisha O’Cheltree NVP

Stephanie Traugott NVP

Chamene Plum State Presidents Coach

Brian Devitt Chief of Staff

Jennifer Ray Membership Director

Tom Welchans Treasurer

Lance Ahlgren Chaplain

Lillian Cheng Legal Counsel

Chrystal Ramsay-Dyes Chairman of the Board

Joel Harper Executive Director

Here are the members elected and appointed to guide the Jaycees in 2014. They assisted chapters with new project ideas, twinning opportunities with chapters

around the world, and most importantly, civic engagement to increase the relevancy of chapters in the eyes of their communities.

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Civic Leadership Certification100% EfficiencyHighland (IL) JayceesMount Prospect (IL) JayceesPalatine (IL) JayceesNew Munich (MN) JayceesCayce-West Columbia (SC) JayceesManitowoc (WI) Jaycees

97% EfficiencyHopkins Area (MN) JayceesRaleigh (NC) Jaycees

95% EfficiencyGreensboro (NC) JayceesAvon Park (FL) Jaycees

92% EfficiencyNew Baden (IL) JayceesDurham (NC) Jaycees

90% EfficiencyBrainerd (MN) JayceesSheridan (WY) Jaycees

Growth States100% EfficiencyWest Virginia Jaycees

96% EfficiencyNorth Carolina JayceesTennessee JayceesJCI Wisconsin

93% EfficiencyMinnesota Jaycees

Top Growth State by Number of MembersTennessee Jaycees

Top Growth State by Percentage of MembersWashington Jaycees

15 Member RecruiterBrett Hogan, Lake Placid (FL)Dave Schaefer, Mission Inn (TX)Erin McKenzie, South Lyon (MI)Jared Peterson, Brainerd (MN)Jeff Lank, New Castle (DE)

Jenna Crawford, Indianapolis (IN)Joel Shank, Kissimmee-St. Cloud (FL)Kristen Lloyd, Lakes Area (MN)Loren Gardner, Cedar Valley (IA)Melissa Killian, Greensboro (NC)Ria Serrano, North Jersey (NJ)Roberta Walton, SW Orlando (FL)Ronald Kazeske, Naples (FL)Shannon McLaughlin, Jacksonville (FL)

25 Member RecruiterLarry Anderson, Des Moines (IA)

R. Bradley Trafton AwardMost Outstanding State Officers

Chris Rick, IllinoisGeorge Riggs, LouisianaMandy Peacock, WisconsinVanessa Birchler, IllinoisTanya Quackenbush, MichiganYvonne McGinness, TennesseeMelissa George, New YorkRachel Knock, MinnesotaSarah Gentry, VirginiaSean Mullen, Illinois

Heidi Juttner Memorial AwardPresented to Outstanding Local Vice Presidents

Sarah Harwerth-De Marco, Palataine (IL)Kara Schwend, Highland (IL)Stacy Dalton, Durham (NC)Anna Versalle, Kalamazoo (MI)Jamie Ostermyer, Sheridan (WY)Mary Reggie R. Torrejon, Philippine-New York (NY)Kymi Toliver, Kalamazoo (MI)Nicole Dapp, York (PA)Ali Houchin, Raleigh (NC)Shannon Higgins, Avon Park (FL)

Hampton Whetsell Memorial Award Presented to the outstanding first full year chapters

Casper (WY)Lakes Area (MN)North Jersey (NJ)

Best Local Economic Development Program22nd Annual Peoria Jaycees International Beer Festival, Peoria (IL)

Best Personal Skill Development ProgramOsprey Challenge Course, Jacksonville (FL)

Best Local Growth & Development ProgramJaycees Monthly Happy Hour, Jacksonville (FL)

Best UN MDG ProjectJacksonville Jaycees Green Team, Jacksonville (FL)

Best Inter-organization Collaboration ProjectHoliday Toy Drive for Foster Care, Greater Milwaukee (WI)

William B. Robertson Award Presented to the best local community empowerment program

Goodfellows, Raleigh (NC)

Dr. Jerry Bruce Memorial Award Presented to the best long-term local community program

Highland Schweizerfest, Highland (IL)

Steve Little Memorial AwardBest State Growth & Development Program

Old Hickory Brigade, Tennessee

Dennis Hamilton Memorial AwardBest State Flagship Program

Camp Discovery, Tennessee

Project of the YearHighland Schweizerfest, Highland (IL)

Clarence H. Howard Memorial AwardHighland (IL)Manitowoc (WI)Durham (NC)Redford (MI)Palatine (IL)Cayce-West Columbia (SC)Hickory (NC)McHenry Area (IL)Grand Rapids (MI)Salisbury (MD)

The best and the brightest of the United States Junior Chamber awards for the 2014 year.

These awards were given at the 2015 National Meeting in Nashville, TN.

Award Winners

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Durward Howes Memorial Award Presented to our organization’s top speaker

Michael Li

C. William Brownfield Memorial AwardPresented to outstanding first year members

Frank Joyce, Greater Scranton (PA)Melissa Jacquart, Manitowoc (WI)Lindsay Kowalski, Casper (WY)Hannah Ross, Cookeville (TN)Coral Brandt, Cayce West Columbia (SC)

John H. Armbruster Memorial AwardPresented to members who have continued to show dedication

and enthusiasm following their first year

Shawn DeVries, Jacksonville (FL)Tim Mateljan, Somerset (PA)Trish Luhring, North Platte (NE)Michelle Rick, Middleton (WI)Mary Anne Deal, Cayce West Columbia (SC)

Andrew & Charlotte Mungenast Memorial Award Presented to outstanding families

Charles Krupinski & Christine Bauer (NC)

Master Speak Up Award Recognizes the organization’s top speaker from amongst

the nation’s state officers or local chapter presidents

Rhonda Anderson (WY)

Jaycee Debate CompetitionMost outstanding debate team in the nation

ILLINOISLinda MurbachShauna WillisMichael Paus

Write Up CompetitionMost outstanding writers in the nation

Tammi Ramsey (NE)

10th DegreeMembers who have completed their PCLP

ILLINOISAdam Garrison - WoodstockRichard Lewis - Mt. ProspectSteve Peterson - WoodridgeINDIANANoelle Dunckel - IndianapolisIOWAJennifer Kincaid - Quad CitiesMARYLANDDonnell Householder - Western MarylandMICHIGANMatthew Sernau - Grand RapidsEmma Baranowski - Grand Rapids

Steve Pickelmann - FrankenmuthJaime Palmby - Ann ArborJennifer Kurland - RedfordJennifer Mansfield - RedfordSarah Austin - WestlandJonathon Dehring - WyandotteMINNESOTAAmie Klouse - AustinKristen Lloyd - Lakes AreaMISSOURIDanielle Grotewiel - WashingtonMONTANAChelby Gooch - HavreBridget Boehm - Billings AreaMindy Held - Miles CityNEBRASKAKeri Fisher - North PlatteNEW YORKBrandon Schumacher - Philippine NYNORTH CAROLINACharles Krupinski - RaleighStacy Hanna - RaleighJoanna Shere - HickoryOHIOAnnie Yoder - North CantonPENNSYLVANIAFrank Joyce - Greater ScrantonVIRGINIASean Brady - The Apprentice SchoolWISCONSINClint Drescher - ManitowocWYOMINGRhonda Anderson - Casper

Senator of the YearRobbie Kay Johnston

Charles Kulp Jr. Memorial AwardPresented to the Most Outstanding Local Chapter Presidents

Kyle Adams, Shelbyville (TN)Sarah Sloan, Highland (IL)Catherine Thomas, Durham (NC)Sara Price-Fortney, Madison-Danville (WV)Anna Price, Hickory (NC)Stacey McDonald, Ponchatoula (LA)Tad Johnson, Brainerd (MN)Erica Jansky, Manitowoc (WI)Emily Nock, Salisbury (MD)Will Hinshaw, Palatine (IL)

Harold A. Marks Memorial AwardPresented to the most outstanding Chapter in the Nation

Highland (IL)

George O. Wilson Memorial Award Most Outstanding State Programming

Tennessee Jaycees

Allen Whitfield Memorial AwardPresented to outstanding State Presidents

Kris Mitchell, West Virginia

Special Partner AwardRecognizes and thanks loved ones who support leaders

Elvin Berzabal (nominated by Eve Epitome)Beth Blom (nominated by Joel Blom)Terry Hoenke (nominated by Mindy Held)Jennifer Sites (nominated by Brian Byers)Clint Drescher (nominated by Doreen Drescher)Joanna Colletti (nominated by Anthony Colletti)Chris Hardee (nominated by Jocelyn Hardee)

Clayton Frost Memorial AwardPresented to the most outstanding State Presidents

Toni LaVigne, Tennessee

Don Cavaelli Memorial AwardPresented to the most outstanding NVP

Carla Kramer

Lifetime Member AwardFay Poissant

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National Meetings

Local Presidents’ SummitLeadership Academy brings together incoming leaders from across the country for an intensive multi-state conference to learn everything they need to know to run their chapters in the coming year. Session topics include:• understanding what constitutes a healthy chapter• keeping chapters legally and financially compliant• building strong chapter boards• effective communication with members, potential

members, and civic leaders• understanding the membership database,

the website, and other tools and resources

Over 120 attendees met with National Officers and reviewed plans of action. Highlightsw of the conference included inauguration of National officers! In 2014 JCI Canda was able to join JCI USA at Leadership Academy. JCI Canda had their National President and 10 Local Chapter Presidents participate in our training creating bonds with our fellow members.

Annual Meeting 2014The Annual Meeting is a conference of fellowship, friendship, education, and fun!At this meeting:

• the association honors Ten Outstanding Young Americans, which is the Jaycees’ signature event and highlight of the conference

• the Jaycees recognize previous year’s outstanding members, chapters, leaders and programs

• members reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and benefit from dozens of classes, trainings and general sessions

The 2014 Annual Meeting was held in Baltimore, Maryland with over 400 attendees. The Annual Meeting in Baltimore highlighted the election of officers including who they were, award winners and TOYA winners.

The JCI USA National Metings help our members become stronger leaders, build

membership, network, and provide trainings that our members can take back to

their states and chapters.

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Government Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS)2014 GALS gave members the opportunity to work with other organizations, businesses and partners to build resolutions creating positive change in the world. Attendees spent the weekend hearing from amazing speakers on important topics facing todays young people. This conference also provided the tools young people need to understand how government works and how to work it to a chapter’s advantage.

In 2014 GALS was brought it back to Washington DC for the first time since 2008. JCI USA partnered with United Nations Foundation Nothing But Nets and participated in their Champion Summit. Attendees heard from United Nation Foundation speakers who focused on being a champion for the causes you support and learning the importance grassroot advocacy.

GALS highlights:

• United Nations Foundation Community Speakers• Advocacy Training• Active Citizen Forum• Capitol Hill visits• Fundraising, Community Building, and Social

Media Engagement• Breakout Sessions

State Presidents’ Retreat (SPR)State Presidents Retreat is a 3-day conference designed to train and prepare incoming State Presidents for the job ahead. No application is necessary. All incoming State Presidents are automatically accepted to attend. The 2014 SPR was held in Gainesboro, TN.

State Presidents, along with incoming national officers, learned about many important subjects, including:

• hosting dynamic state conventions• getting the most out of a national officer visit• fundraising, public relations and marketing• running the Passport to Civic Leadership and

Blueprint for Healthy Chapter programs• membership services• building strong state Boards• effective communication

At the 2014 State Presidents’ Retreat Senate President Larry Bohn visited sharing the importance of our partnership with the Senate. The Jaycee Foundation and War Memorial Trust sent representation discussion with the Presidents on how to be donors and how to request for grants for their states and chapters.

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FinancesINCOME (Unrestricted): As Approved

September 20132014 Budget

As AmendedSeptember 2014

2014 Budget

12/31/2014Actual

Membership Income

Membership Dues - United States Junior Chamber 340,000 340,000 336,650.30

Administrative Fees* 37,000 37,000 25,470.50

Late/Levy Fees 1,000 1,000 335.75

Charter Fees 5,000 5,000 3,590.00

Transfer Fees 500 500 175.00

Ambassadorships 3,000 3,000 6,600.00

JCI Senatorships* 7,050 7,050 9,598.00

JCI Dues 178,500 178,500 153,740.00

Subtotal: 572,050 572,050 536,159.55

Meetings Income

GALS 2,400 2,400 4,320.00

Leadership Academy Hotel Rebate 2,000 2,000 2,245.62

Baltimore-Annual Meeting 84,015 84,015 67,724.59

Subtotal: 88,415 88,415 74,290.21

Other Income

Interest Income 40,000 40,000 28,269.81

Awards and Competitors Fee Income 2,000 2,000 -

Member Benefit Income 2,200 2,200 985.97

USJC Foundation - Grants 10,000 10,000 -

JWMF - Grants 60,000 60,000 46,250.00

Revenue - Officer Filing Fees 1,900 1,900 1,900.00

JCI Canada Administration 7,500.00

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Miscellaneous Income - - 4,843.55

Allocation from Working Capital - 110,000 110,000.00

Unrealized Gains (Losses) - - 11,143.84

Short Term Realized Gains (Losses) - - (4,414.53)

Long Term Realized Gains (Losses) - - (7,252.35)

Subtotal: 116,100 226,100 199,226.29

INCOME TOTALS (Unrestricted): 776,565 886,565 809,676.05

EXPENSES (Unrestricted):

Administrative

Bank / Credit Card Fees 11,000 11,000 11,047.45

Executive Director 5,000 5,000 5,053.38

Annual Audit 10,000 10,000 9,000.00

Personnel / Finance / Professional Fees - - -

Telephone & IT 6,600 6,600 4,779.70

Photocopying/Printing 5,000 5,000 4,631.26

Insurance 16,000 16,000 13,256.67

Office Supplies 4,000 4,000 3,760.40

Dues & Subscriptions 3,750 3,750 4,598.71

Team Shirts, Badges, Business Cards 2,000 2,000 1,391.51

Postage 3,500 3,500 4,032.42

Subtotal: 66,850 66,850 61,551.50

Awards

National Awards - 2013 Awards 5,000 5,000 11,049.52

Presidential Membership Incentives 2,500 2,500 1,941.50

Subtotal: 7,500 7,500 12,991.02

Data Processing

Technology Investments 20,835 67,335 67,598.25

Subtotal: 20,835 67,335 67,598.25

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EXPENSES (Unrestricted):Continued

As ApprovedSeptember 2013

2014 Budget

As AmendedSeptember 2014

2014 Budget

12/31/2014Actual

Executive Committee

President Travel 20,000 20,000 20,683.24

Executive Committee Travel 20,000 20,000 17,631.82

Executive Committee - Leadership Academy 8,000 8,000 10,093.00

Executive Committee - GALS 9,000 9,000 9,692.70

Executive Committee - Annual Meeting 10,000 10,000 7,879.98

World Congress/Area C 7,600 14,000 14,346.17

President Elect 4,000 4,000 3,898.04

World Advisor 5,000 5,000 -

State President Retreat 6,000 7,400 6,511.86

Subtotal: 89,600 97,400 90,736.81

Facilities / Plant / Equipment

Depreciation 595 595 610.68

Subtotal: 595 595 610.68

JCI Membership Dues

JCI Membership Dues 191,205 191,205 191,624.33

Subtotal: 191,205 191,205 191,624.33

Resource Team Travel 1,000 1,000 -

Strategic Planning - 1,500 1,519.41

Field Specialist Travel 4,000 4,000 -

New Charter Expenses 3,200 3,200 2,300.61

Communication Study - 4,600 4,600.00

JCTV/Social Media 20,000 62,000 61,961.45

TOYA 5,000 5,000 4,077.81

Subtotal: 33,200 81,300 74,459.28

Meetings

Leadership Academy 40,000 40,000 40,463.85

Board Meeting Expenses 2,000 2,000 2,325.75

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Annual Meeting 84,780 84,780 76,415.81

State Presidents Retreat - 7,400 7,395.69

TOYA 7,000 7,200 13,186.53

Subtotal: 136,780 144,380 142,320.12

Salaries and Benefits

Salaries and Benefits 240,000 240,000 216,521.87

Subtotal: 240,000 240,000 216,521.87

Profits (Loss) to the United States Junior Chamber (10,000) (10,000) (48,737.81)

EXPENSE TOTALS 776,565 886,565 809,676.05

EXPENSES (Unrestricted):

INCOME (Temporarily Restricted):

Sponsorship Program Income

JCI - Grants 10,000 10,000 25,000.00

Nothing But Nets - - 36,627.00

LULAC - - -

Subtotal: 10,000 10,000 61,627.00

INCOME TOTALS(Temporarily Restricted): 10,000 10,000 61,627.00

EXPENSES (Temporarily Restricted):

Sponsorship Program Income

JCI - Grants - - 27,948.83

Nothing But Nets - - 44,202.79

LULAC - - -

Subtotal: - - 72,151.62

Profits (Loss) from Sponsorship Programs (Temp. Restricted) 10,000 10,000 (10,524.62)

EXPENSES (Temporarily Restricted):

Income 761,303.05

Allocation from Working Capital 110,000.00

Expenses 930,565.48

Profit (Loss) (59,262.43)

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