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Fireworks T-shirts! If you would like to buy a fireworks t-shirt, they are available for $10. Please contact Tammy Welbes by calling or texting at 563-495-5953 or email at ruajc@yahoo.com
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Haunted Project Meeting Haunted Project Committee- Will be meeting this Wednesday at 6pm to discuss the future of this project. Items will include safety issues, member participation, budget, location and new ideas. Please contact Nathan for more details. natlange75@yahoo.com |
Upcoming Chapter Events
Thursday, July 15th - General Membership 7:30pm Diamond Jo Casino
We're back at the casino for this meeting. We'll be presenting people the awards we've won at National and State Convention. Come down to give recognition to the achievements of our members and chapter. There will be refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Friday, July 16th - Dubuque and All That Jazz... 5pm - 9:30pm
Set up begins right around 1:00 and the event officially kicks off at 5:00. We will be selling beer, soda, and water and could use all the help we can get, typically we need around 50 people in all. If you don't want to work at a beverage stand we also need ticket sellers and people to help with cleanup at the end. These events help fund everything else we do during the year including ID's, Community functions, and some of the great socials we have had this year. Stick around after Jazz for clean up and then free pizza for the group.
Saturday, July 24th - Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena, IL 2:45pm. We will be going on a 1 ½ hour Mississippi Explorer Cruise which also includes an Alpine Slide/Scenic Chair Ride to and from the departure area. Cost of this event is $25.00 for adults $20.00 for children 7-11 and $15.00 for children 3-6. If you would rather just do the Alpine Slide Rides are $8.00 for adults $7.00 for Children under 12. Reservations for the cruise are REQUIRED as limited seating is available. Please RSVP to Carrie Wookey at 612-325-3179 or cwookey1@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 5th - Board Meeting, 6pm Exec. 6:30 Full Board, Diamond Jo Casino Thursday, August 19th - General Membership 7:30pm, location TBD Friday, August 20th - Dubuque and All That Jazz...5pm - 9:30pm Friday, August 27th - Golf Outing! See section below for more details. Friday, September 3rd - Dubuque and All That Jazz... 5pm - 9:30pm |
Jaycee Golf Outing!!
We are having the annual Jaycee Golf Outing this August 27th at Bunker Hill. Tee Times will be between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. This will be a 4-person best shot. We will play 18 holes. Following the golfing, we will have a fantastic prime rib meal catered by Poor Man's Catering. Dinner will be served about 6:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. The cost of the golf with dinner is 50.00 Dinner Only -- 14.00 Golf Only -- 36.00 Tee times will be kept by Tammi Herbst by email at therbst@dhs.state.ia.us or by cell phone at 543-0466. Tee times will be on a first come first serve basis. Please provide me the number of people in your four-some that will eat dinner following golf. We are also looking for companies to sponsor individual holes with prizes. If your company is interested in this, please contact Tammi Herbst, Theresa Reuter, or Carrie Wookey. This will include providing a prize for the hole. We are also looking for door prizes to be donated from companies and people. If you are interested, please contact, Tammi Herbst, Theresa Reuter, or Carrie Wookey. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!! |
Summer Sand Volleyball Team Courtside Bar & Grill, 2095 Holliday Dr.
If you are interested in playing or just watching, feel free to show up and support us. If the weather is bad, remember to bring shoes and socks to play inside.
Game are Wednesday evenings.
Jul 14: 9pm Jul 21: 7pm Jul 28: 6pm Aug 04: 9pm Aug 11: 6pm Aug 18: 7pm Aug 25: 6pm Sep 01: 7pm Sep 08: 8pm Sep 15: 6pm
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Across the State Upcoming Events/Deadlines from other Iowa Chapters
July 13, 2010 Nevada Jaycees General Membership Meeting, 7 pm @ The Branding Iron Restaurant in Nevada.
July 14, 2010 Mason City Jaycees General Membership Meeting, 6 pm @ Pizza Ranch
July 20, 2010 Cedar Rapids Jaycees General Membership Meeting, 7 pm @ Knights of Columbus building downtown.
July 24, 2010 The Region Black Summer Regional will be on Saturday July 24th. North Liberty will be hosting it. We have great training about Haunted House safety and how to get donations. More info to be annouced. Any questions please contact RD Troy Delano at troydelano@yahoo.com. The Ames Jaycees will once again be tubing down the Iowa River on July 24th and spending the night at a private campground on the banks of the Iowa River. Imagine sitting in your very own inflatable speed boat lazily floating down the calm dark waters of the Iowa River. This little adventure is only $25 per person to float and $10 per person to camp per night, payable at the location.
July 27, 2010 Mason City Jaycees General Membership Meeting, 6 pm @ Pizza Ranch
July 26, 2010Clive Jaycees General Membership Meeting, 7 pm @ Dymond Safety Center in Clive. Visit www.clivejaycees.com
August 8, 2010
IOWA JUNIOR CHAMBER DAY AT ADVENTURELAND Join Jaycees from around the state for a fun day at Adventureland Park in Altoona! The new water park will be open and the traditional rides, shows and attractions are a ton of fun! Wear a Jaycee shirt to show your pride and bring your family and friends! Tickets are $25 (a savings of $10) for anyone 4 years old and up. We will have a Jaycee picnic area outside the park with a welcome breakfast where you can pick up your tickets and stop back outside for a Jaycee lunch! The park is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. that day! Tickets must be pre-paid or paid for the day of the event. Please RSVP to Jen Gracey at president@iowajaycees.org by August 1. Please indicate how many tickets you need. You can also reserve these tickets for family and friends, but they are only good for August 8th. We hope to see you there! August 29, 2010 Iowa Jaycees Reunion - Noon to 6pm Saylorville Lake at Jester Park (NW edge of Des Moines) at Shelter House #2. Just take Hwy 141 West from Des Moines Western suburbs and turn right at Jester park right before the town of Granger. Bring your own food and beverages to the event. Table service will be provided by the Iowa Governors Association. |
Upcoming Events in Our Community
DBQ Chamber Business AM Join us this month at Happee Smith Productions, 5604 Saratoga Road, for a chance to network with your fellow Chamber members. Breakfast catered by The Naughty Dog.
Date: July 14th Time: 8-9AM Location: Happee Smith Productions Member Rate: $5.00 Not-Yet Member Rate: $10.00
DBQ Chamber Business After Hours Join us at the Wells Fargo, to meet other Chamber members and future potential clients, while seeing what the host company has to offer.
Date: July 20th Time: 5-7PM Location: Wells Fargo Member Rate: $5.00 Not-Yet Member Rate: $15.00
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Alyson Tasker
2010 Communications Director Dubuque Jaycees
www.dubuquejaycees.org
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