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Weekly Update
October 25, 2011
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Haunted House Tour
Local Officer Training
Washington Park
National Convention
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Upcoming Chapter Events

Friday, October 28 - Haunted House Tour
6:00 PM - Diamond Jo Parking Lot (See Below)

Sunday, October 30 - Trick or Treat on the William M. Black
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - $2 per person...help us promote this family friendly event!

Thursday, November 3 - Board Meeting
Rock or Roll Suite, Diamond Jo Casino
6:00 PM for the Executive Board
6:30 PM for the Full Board

Thursday, November 10 - Election Night
7:30 PM - Harbor Room, Diamond Jo Casino

Sunday, November 13 - Local Officer Training School
10:00 AM - Des Moines Area Community College, Hunziker Center
(See Below)

Thursday, November 17 - Washington Park Decorations
5:00 PM - See Below

Thursday, November 17 - Thanksgiving Social
Immediately Following Park Decorating - More Info Coming Soon

Friday, November 25 - Candlewalk at 4th & Bluff St
5:00 PM - Help us light paper bag tea lights along the street.

Wednesday, December 7 - Saturday, December 10 - Toys for Kids
If you are interested in helping set up or helping the day of the event, please contact Amanda Bickal by phone at 563-590-9676 or by Email at Amanda.Bickal@gmail.com 

Jaycees Haunted House Bus Tour     

 

Friday, October 28th - 6:00 PM
Diamond Jo Parking Lot

Join us for SCARY GOOD FUN!!

Park at the Diamond Jo Parking Lot (the bus will be out front) 
The Jaycees are going to Davenport, Muscatine, and Moline to visit Jaycee haunted houses!

Cost is $15
BYOB (Drinking is allowed on the bus.)
Extra coolers and ice will be provided. 

Seating is limited to the first 22 that sign-up...RSVP via Email to mstralow@lamar.com soon!  

2012 Local Officer Training School      

 

Hello Iowa Jaycees,

 

2012 LOTS (Local Officer Training School) will be Sunday, November 13, 2011.  If you are on your 2012 Chapter Board OR are interested in being on your Chapter Board in the future then this training is for YOU!!  Take the excitement and momentum you have now and apply it to your 2012 Board of Directors and local chapter members!
 
The Ames Jaycees are also hosting a social event for Saturday night, November 12th, 2011!!! 
 
Also, JCI Presenter is being offered on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Make it a Jaycee Weekend!!!
 
More information, including hotel information, can be downloaded here. This would be a great way to get to know your fellow Jaycees!
 
In Jaycee Spirit,
Angie Wedekind
2011 JCI Iowa Vice President
803-315-6976
angiewedekind2010@gmail.com

Washington Park Decorations     

 

Thursday, November 17th - 5:00 PM
Washington Park, Downtown

Come join us as we set up the Christmas lights and garland on the light poles in Washington Park, plus decorate the tree in the gazebo.  If you are interested in chairing this event, or know of someone who can donate a tree, please contact Amanda Bickal by phone at 563-590-9676, or by Email at Amanda.Bickal@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
 
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Check out theIowa Jaycees calendar where you can see events from chapters all over the state.
Justin Rickman
2011 Communications Director
justin.rickman@gmail.com