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About the McKinney Jaycees
Jaycees Creed
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. Our Goal: Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has. The Declaration of Independence, Red Cross, and the Jaycees are just a few of the thousands of examples of a group of comitted citizens coming together for a common goal to chance their world. Today, we would call this a highly effective team. For the Jaycees, "Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today" is the primary focus of the Junior Chamber movement that separates the Jaycees from other community service or civic groups. A common goal running throughout our many projects (i.e. Parade of lights, McKinney Educational Foundation Scholarship, Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament, and our monthly commitment to our community), we are focussed on preparing individuals to anticipate problems, work with a variety of personalities, and cultivate an inner confidence required to take the mantel of leadership!
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U.S. Jaycees
The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) gives young people between the ages of 21 and 39 the tools they need to build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and international connections.
Established in 1920 to provide opportunities for young men to develop personal and leadership skills through service to others, the Jaycees later expanded to include women, reflecting the growing influence and leadership of women in America.
For the past 83 years, Jaycees have been a force for good in America and around the world. 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 & Gerald Ford, business tycoons such as Domino's Pizza mogul Tom Monaghan, registered nurse and former Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko-Wilson, sports heroes like basketball great Larry Bird, - name the field and Jaycees can be found at the forefront.
With the focus of the nation on volunteerism, from the smallest towns to the largest cities, the Jaycees are enlarging areas of opportunity for young people.
United States Jaycees Link http://www.usjaycees.org/main.htm
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