Upcoming Chapter Events      

July Social Event    

Join us for A DAY ON THE RIVER! This event is limited to the first 29 people (we already have 20 signed up).

Date: Saturday, July 9

Time: 11:30 a.m.  

Location: Frentress Lake (Directions below) 

Cost: $10

(Rain date will be Sunday July 10.)

We will meet at Frentress Lake at 11:30 a.m. and will leave promptly at 12 p.m. Bring your beach clothes, towels, beverages (preferably no glass, because it's not allowed on the beaches) and a dish/snack to pass.

We will cook out at the beach and hotdogs/brats will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own stuff to grill.  

Directions to Frentress Lake: 

• Head out on Hwy 20 towards Galena, IL
• Take a right onto N Frentress Lake Road
• Take a right onto West Gill Road (right after block and brick by the sign to the Silver Eagle)
• When you reach a "T" take a left (the boats and buildings should now be on your right)
• Follow the block retaining wall on your left
• Stay left towards the white tanks
• The boats are located on the "C" dock (second group of slips with blue roofs)

Questions? Contact Katie Bahl at 563-599-8002.

Check the Facebook Event page for updates.

David Beyer Benefit     

Volunteers Needed for Family Benefit

Jaycee Stacy Beyer Raap is in need of about 40 volunteers to help with her uncle's cancer benefit on July 10, from 2-7 PM at the Peosta Community Center. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve food and to help clean up after the meal. 

Stacy's uncle, David Beyer, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. All proceeds will go to David's ongoing medical expenses and the American Cancer Society. 

For more information, contact Stacy Beyer Raap by phone at 563-580-6769, by Email at
davidbeyerbenefit@yahoo.com, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/davidbeyerbenefit.

Art on the River     

Opening Celebration 2011

July 14, 2011 - Grand River Center, Port of Dubuque  

Each year, 10 pieces of sculpture from artists from across the country are selected to be a part of the City's Art on the River temporary public art exhibit located along the Riverwalk in the Port of Dubuque. 

Stroll the picturesque walkway near the Mississippi and view the exhibit that will have you and your family talking, smiling and taking pictures. 

The present exhibit will be on display through June 2011. The opening celebration for the new 2011-2012 exhibit will be held at The Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street, at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on July 14, 2011. There will be an opportunity to meet the artists, and hors d'oeuvres and cash bar will be provided. 

The exhibit is free, accessible, and open year-round sunrise to sunset. 

For more information and to download a walking tour map, go to www.cityofdubuque.org/artontheriver  

Lost Island Water Park       

Help People in Poverty on the Road to Success

Each year the Family Self-Sufficiency program at the City of Dubuque Housing hosts an event for people in poverty to help them prepare to re-enter the workforce. This year it is on Wednesday, August 10, from 3-7 PM at Prescott Elementary.

Golf Outing 

Volleyball Players Needed!  

The Dubuque Jaycees will have sand volleyball teams competing on Wednesdays and Sundays this summer at Courtside, located at 2095 Holliday Drive in Dubuque.

Check out our Facebook page for more details.

Hope to see you there!

Looking To Get More Involved? 

Are you looking to take a more active role with the Jaycees?

We have events happening all Summer long and chair persons are needed to help with organizing and coordinating these events.

Upcoming events include Dubuque...And All that Jazz (July, August, and September), Throwdown on the River (September), and the Chili Trot (October).

If you're ready to show off your leadership skills and would like to  inquire about chairing an event, contact Jim Bemboom at

james.bemboom@gmail.com.

2012 USJC National Convention 

The 2012 US Junior Chamber National Convention will be held in Des Moines, IA, on June 27 - July 1, 2012. The Iowa Jaycees are proud to host the nation next year and hope that many of you can join the fun!  We are working on a schedule of great trainers and presenters, not to mention the celebrations recognizing our successes and honoring the Ten Oustanding Young Americans.

Registration is open for next year's convention and the Early Bird Registration rate will be $200. I encourage you to sign up today! You can register today by going to the convention website at www.usjcdesmoines2012.com.  For more information, email usjcdesmoines2012@gmail.com.

2012 U.S. Junior Chamber National Convention Details
Date: June 27 - July 1, 2012
Hotel: Des Moines Marriott
Hotel Address: 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Hotel Room Rate: $96; Includes Free Airport Shuttle