Dubuque Jaycees

Dubuque Jaycees Newsletter
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Member Appreciation
Award Nominations
Upcoming Events
Summer Volleyball
State Events
 
 

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Registration is available online!
 
October 2, 2010 | 9:00am
 
 
Relay for Life

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Membership Appreciation Party!!
 
*We've had a change of location...Now at Swiss Valley Park*
 
Dubuque Junior Chamber Membership Appreciation Party, Sept 11, 2010 1:00 to close - This year's membership appreciation party is being held at Swiss Valley Park and is entitled "Tailgating Olympics."  We will be having a grill out and supplying all food and beverages (water, soda, beer) as a way to say thank you for all your help this year.  Food will be served at 3:00pm. Following lunch the festivities will being with Tailgating Olympics.
 

CulverThe Dubuque Junior Chamber and the Dubuque Young Professionals present . . . 
Lunch with Iowa Governor Chet Culver
 
Join area young adults for lunch with our very own Governor Chet Culver. Learn more about his political platform and have him answer your questions while enjoying a scrumptious meal at Champps Americana Restaurant & Bar.
 
When: Thursday, Sept. 23rd
Where: The Club Room @ Champps
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $10.00
(payable at the door with either cash or check)

*Please RSVP to Val Willis at irishwilly13@hotmail.com  or on our Facebook event site by Monday, Sept. 20th.
*Reservations are REQUIRED due to limited seating; so register in advance and save your spot today!
Terror at the Fair 
 September Setup Dates

 

September Setup Dates will include all Wednesdays 5:30pm-?, Saturdays 9am-2pm, and Sundays 1pm-5pm
 
We need help on all of the setup dates days to get this project ready by October 5, 2010 before we have our safety drill and make sure we have everything all ready for our big opening date. The major layout maze will be completed by September 4, 2010. From here on we need members to help with various projects and assist the members who will be operating a "Scare Area" that also need extra help with setup. There will be many opportunities for all members and we will find something to match your interest and skills.
 
Please contact Nathan at natlange75@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Awards Nominations!! 

If you know someone who deserves to be nominated for a state award, please contact Tammy Welbes ruajc@yahoo.com
 
Also, we need all CPG's for projects completed through 09/06 turned in by 09/10/2010 for submission to State.
Upcoming Chapter Events
 
Wednesday, Septerber 8th - Lunch with Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. 11:30am-12:30am Hotel Julien.
 
Saturday, September 11th - Dubuque Junior Chamber Membership Appreciation Party 1:00 to close
This year's membership appreciation party is being held at Swiss Valley Park and is entitled "Tailgating Olympics."  We will be having a grill out and supplying all food and beverages (water, soda, beer) as a way to say thank you for all your help this year. Food will be served at 3:00pm. Following lunch the festivities will being with Tailgating Olympics.
 
Thursday, September 16th - General Membership 7:30pm, location TBD
 
Thursday, Septerber 23th - Lunch with Iowa Governor Chet Culver. 11:30am-12:30am Champps Americana.  See information block for more information.
 
Saturday, October 2nd - Chili Trot, AY McDonald Park.  5K and 2K Fun run/Walk starts at 9:00am.  Registration is $25. Click here for a PDF registration form or go to Active.com to save $5 on your registration.  If you have questions or would like to help out with this event, please email dubuquejaycees@gmail.com
 
Saturday, October 2nd - Tri-State's Largest Chili Cook-off.  4th & Bluff.  More information to follow.
 
October 8th - 10th - Year End All State, Holiday Inn, Downtown Des Moines.  More information to follow.
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.

Sep 08: 8pm
Sep 15: 6pm
 
2010 All State Convention
October 8 - 10
Holiday Inn, Downtown Des Moines
 
Mark you calendars for the Year End All State.  If you are interested in going, please let Tammy Welbes know ruajc@yahoo.com
 
We'll get you more information as soon as we recieve it.
 
Across the State
Upcoming Events/Deadlines from other Iowa Chapters
 
If you want the latest news from chapters across the state, join the Iowa Jaycees Yahoo Group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IowaJaycees
 
Check out the Iowa Jaycees calendar where you can see events from chapters all over the state.  http://www.iowajaycees.org/index.php?option=com_gcalendar&view=gcalendar&Itemid=75
 
 
Marshalltown Jaycees Zombie Walk 2010
WHEN: 05.09.2010 15:00 - 23:00
WHAT:  A charitable event designed to raise awareness in the Marshalltown area of the need to help our neighbors in a new and exciting way. The Zombie walk is a "parade of the undead" where participants dress like zombies and walk from one point to another with a subsequent BBQ/Concert to follow ! This year we are including a brains eating contest and silent auction!
COST:$15 Per Person, $20 Per Couple, $30 Per Family
Cost covers: Participation in the walk, Entertainment (Several Bands) and Food!
All procedes benefit the Domestic Violence Alternatives and Sexual Assult Center and The Marshalltown Skate Park
LOCATION: Registration at the Colosium after party on court house square. 
 
Alyson Tasker
2010 Communications Director
Dubuque Jaycees

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