News from Dubuque Jaycees

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.

The event includes workshops on how to prepare for an interview, how to create a resume and cover letter, how to correctly fill out an employment application, and how to keep a job, as well as mock interviews for practice. After attending classes, participants can get a free, gently-used business outfit for future job interviews.

Volunteers are needed to keep the event running smoothly, including a mock administrative assistant to sign people in and direct them to the correct room for their interviews or classes. A highly organized individual is also needed to keep the interviews flowing, as well as to help with advising on professional attire.

If you are willing to volunteer, or have any questions, contact Diana Painter at 563-588-2700 or Diana@dbqfoundation.org.

Golf Outing

We will be having our annual golf outing at Bunker Hill on Friday, August 26th. This is a 4 person best shot event. Tee times will be from 12-2 PM.

Dinner will be catered by Poor Man's Catering and will be served at 6 PM in the clubroom. Dinner will consist of prime rib and all the fixings. Door prizes will follow dinner.

Cost:
Golf and Dinner - $50.00
Golf Only - $35.00
Dinner only - $15.00
Dinner RSVP's are due by August 21st.

Fore more information or to schedule your tee time, please call Tammi Herbst by phone at 563-543-0466 or by Email at therbst@dhs.state.ia.us. Please inform Tammi who will be golfing in your foursome, and if your teammates will be attending dinner.

2011 Iowa Jaycees Fall Convention

The Fall Convention will be taking place in Des Moines, from September 16th - 18th. If you have any questions or interest in attending, please contact Liz Kirpes at pfohlsmarketing@fbx.com by August 18th. Pricing is below; some funds are available from the chapter, and the amount depends on attendance.

Registration
$75 Full Convention (Includes lunch & dinner on saturday)
$45 Basic (lunch & training on saturday only)
$35 Banquet Only (dinner saturday night)

The training agenda has not been announced yet.

A Night at the Symphony

Come join us for our September ID event at the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, September 29.

We will have a cocktail hour beginning at 6:00 PM in the lobby of the Five Flags Theater. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

At 6:45, we will have a private viewing of a Dubuque Symphony Orchestra rehearsal.

Please RSVP to Megan Stralow via Email at mstralow@lamar.com or by phone at 563-581-9464 by Monday, September 12.

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

Across the State

Upcoming Events/Deadlines from other Iowa Chapters

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Check out the Iowa Jaycees calendar where you can see events from chapters all over the state.

Justin Rickman

2011 Communications Director

Dubuque Jaycees

www.dubuquejaycees.org