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Upcoming Chapter Events
Wednesday, August 24 - Volleyball
8:00 PM - Courtside
Friday, August 26 - Golf Outing
See Below
Sunday, August 28 - Lost Island Water Park
9:00 AM (See Below)
Wednesday, August 31 - Volleyball
6:00 PM - Courtside
Thursday, September 1 - Board Meeting
Rock or Roll Suite - Diamond Jo Casino
6:00 PM for the Executive Board
6:30 PM for the Full Board
Friday, September 2 - Dubuque...and All That Jazz!
1:00 PM - Town Clock (See Below)
Saturday, September 3 - Throwdown on the River
Mystique Casino
Sunday, September 4 - Throwdown on the River
Mystique Casino
Wednesday, September 7 - Volleyball
9:00 PM - Courtside
Sunday, September 11 - Volleyball
8:00 PM - Courtside
Wednesday, September 14 - Volleyball
8:00 PM - Courtside
Thursday, September 15 - General Membership Meeting
7:30 PM - Harbor Room, 2nd floor of the Diamond Jo Casino
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Lost Island Water Park
Lost Island Water Park - Waterloo, IA
www.thelostisland.com
Come join fellow Jaycee's for some fun in the sun at Lost Island Water Park! Feel free to bring your spouses, significant others, friends, children, etc. This is a family friendly event!
We will be meeting on Sunday, August 28th at 9:00AM in the Wal-Mart parking lot (the NW corner closest to Lowe's) where we will carpool to the Water Park (feel free to drive yourself as well). Drive time is approximately 1 1/2 hrs. Ticket prices are as follows:
Admission Rate: $23 when purchased online at the Lost Island website (tax included)
Children 3 and Under are FREE!
For lunch, we will be meeting in the Water Park parking lot grass for a picnic style lunch. We will provide plates, napkins, utensils and sandwiches for everyone. Please bring your own beverages and a dish/snack to pass. Please also bring chairs, blankets or towels to sit on during lunch. Departure time is TBD that day (the Water Park closes at 6:30PM).
If you have any questions, contact Val Willis by Email at irishwilly13@hotmail.com or by phone at 563-543-0145. Thanks and we hope to see you there!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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Across the State
Upcoming Events/Deadlines from other Iowa Chapters
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Justin Rickman
2011 Communications Director
Dubuque Jaycees
www.dubuquejaycees.org
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