Membership Meeting Tonight! 

Guest Speaker: Charles Wagoner founder of 904HappyHour

Join us at our monthly membership meeting to hear about our upcoming events. Also, we will have a guest speaker, Charles Wagoner, joining us. Charles founded 904HapyHour in 2012 and monthly, they reach over 1.5 million unique viewers through their website, social media, mobile app and email database. Through a combined on-site presence at over 100+ monthly events and areas largest digital footprint, their resource provides the region’s most comprehensive network for advertisers to reach their target audience.

February Membership Meeting

Monday, February 12th, 2018

7:00 pm

Mimi's Cafe in the Town Center 

10209 Rivercoast Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246

March Membership Meeting

Monday, March 12 @ 7pm at Mimi's Cafe

Join the Jaycees for professional head shots - Free for members, $$ for non-members

Upcoming Events

Smart Cookie 5k & Fun Run

February 17 @ 8am, Jacksonville University (2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211)

The inaugural Smart Cookie 5K and Fun Run, our latest undertaking, will raise college scholarship funds for graduating senior Girl Scouts in the Jacksonville area. It will be a beautiful run around the JU campus, highlighting the picturesque St. John’s River.

New Member Orientation February 20 @ 7 pm; President Molly Moran's house

Mussallem Gallery Tour February 21 @ 5:30

Kickball Kickoff Party February 22 - more info to come

Star Wars – Gotta Watch ‘Em All - Attack of the Clones February 24 @ 7 pm; Jacksonville University

Membership Event - Bowling February 27 @ 6:30; Main Event

Kickball Game March 1 - more info to come

Jaycees Volunteer at VegFest March 3 (shifts 8 am to 6 pm) @ Riverside Park

Star Wars – Gotta Watch ‘Em All - Attack of the Clones March 24 @ 7 pm; location TBD

Nothing But Nets Volleyball Tournament April 14 @ 9 am; location TBD

Upcoming National/International Events

JCI USA/Nothing But Nets 2018 Leadership Summit

March 18 – 20, 2018

Washington D.C.

Registration for the JCI USA/Nothing But Nets 2018 Leadership Summit is officially open! The Summit will provide attendees with workshops and trainings to help them become effective leaders and advocates in their communities, and will conclude with an Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill where they will have the opportunity to meet with members of Congress and their staff. Be a part of the fight to end malaria!

JCI USA National Conference

April 18 – 22, 2018

Myrtle Beach, SC

The JCI National Conference is an opportunity for JCI members from across America to come together for development opportunities that will inspire and enable them to create positive change in their local community!

JCI Conference of the Americas

June 6 - 9, 2018

Miami, FL

The JCI Conference of the Americas is an opportunity for JCI members from across the Americas to come together for development opportunities that will inspire and enable them to create positive change in their local community!

Letter from President Molly

Hello fellow Jaycees!

 What a busy start to the year! I hope everyone was able to join us at one of our many events, but I also know I haven't seen all of you yet this year! We have a great list of events coming up, with many of the projects being requested by Jaycees just like you. If there are any events you would like to see happen, please reach out to any of our board members! I want to invite you to join us at our monthly meeting at Mimi's Cafe tonight. This will be a great time to come out, network with other members, and get a briefing on all of the upcoming events.  

 I hope to see you all soon!

Sincerely,

Molly Moran

2018 Jacksonville Jaycees President

2018 Vice Presidents: 

Megan Murphy - Community Service

Leila Bedoian - Membership

Evan King- Individual Development

Chris Deckard - Management

Membership Spotlight

Chris Deckard

Management Vice President & Chair of the Trail of Terror

Where are you from? 

Indianapolis, Indiana originally 

How long have you lived in Jacksonville?

Since 2004

Where do you work?

I work at a very small software company doing software development out at the beaches called Horizonline Technology. Our company makes software that facilitates the upkeep and maintenance of data center equipment.

What is your favorite thing about being involved with the Jaycees?

I first got involved with the Jaycees in 2015 through the first year of the Trail of Terror. I was invited by a friend of the Jaycees and stayed with the Trail of Terror over other haunts in town because I found it more gratifying laboring for a good cause rather than making some other person profit.

What has been your favorite project or activity so far?

By far the Trail of Terror. Just this year alone what our committee in 2018 has done to get the ball moving on such a large project has been very rewarding.

What is your favorite portfolio and why?

I have two perspectives to this. The portfolio that I like the most is individual development because that's where our more fun recreational activities are. But I love management too since that's where TOT falls!

What is your favorite thing to do in Jacksonville?

I think the coolest location to visit in our city is the Catty Shack. I really appreciate animals and that's only place around town that you get to see so many of the big cats in one area. 

What are your hobbies?Board/Tabletop Games, Video Games, Heavy Metal Music