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Why Join the Connecticut Jaycees?

Since the organization's founding, Jaycees have been involved in civic, national and international affairs. Jaycees helped establish AirMail services in America with Jaycee Charles Lindbergh, and have raised millions of dollars for causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the March of Dimes. They have built parks, playgrounds, hospitals, ball fields, and housing for the elderly while conducting service and support programs in thousands of communities nationwide.

Jaycees can be found in all walks of life: governmental leaders such as past Presidents Bill Clinton and Gerald Ford, former Vice President Al Gore, business tycoons such as Microsoft Founder Bill Gates, Domino’s Pizza mogul Tom Monaghan, and sports heroes like basketball great Larry Bird.

Membership in the Connecticut Jaycees includes membership to the chapter of your choice, along with membership in the Connecticut Jaycees, United States Jaycees and Junior Chamber International.

The Jaycees Are:
  • Young people (ages 21-40) of any race, religion, or gender.
  • Dedicated to community improvement and personal betterment.
  • The fastest growing young people’s organization in the world.
  • A stimulus to community spirit.
  • A group that will readily accept the challenge of different community projects.
  • International presence in seventy countries in the free world.
  • Recognized by government and business leaders at every level as an organization, which develops new community leaders, through constructive action.
 
The Jaycees Are Not:
  • A political organization (as individuals, become active in their chosen political parties).
  • Restricted as to the type of projects, or required to conduct specific projects.
 
The Benefits of Jaycees Membership Are:
  • Associate with other young people in the community.
  • Leadership development through active participation.
  • The opportunity of helping to improve the community.
  • Knowledge of public affairs and community problems.
  • An opportunity to become a community leader.
  • Fellowship, on an individual basis and family basis.
  • Practical knowledge of public speaking, parliamentary procedure, budgets and public affairs.
  • The opportunity of having a voice in the affairs of the community, the State and the Nation.
  • Self Satisfaction - the greatest reward of all.
 
To join the Connecticut Jaycees, click here to request to be contacted or click here to find a chapter near you.