Lansing Jaycees
Minutes for June General Membership Meeting
June 1, 2004, 7 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Introduction of Members and Guests
Renee Dolan, Elizabeth Wayumba, Amy
Invocation – Weird/Worse Job
Community Development
The Jaycees with be helping with the Hawk Island Playground Build May 19th – May 22nd from
5-9 p.m. Volunteers are still needed. Sign up sheet passed around. Please sign up how many
hours you can work.
If you are interested in chairing A Clean Up in Jaycee Park for Holt or Grand Ledge, contact
Rachel Pavlik or Sheila Wiitala. Once a Chairperson is designated, a date will be set. Sign up
sheet passed around.
Volunteers are needed, 2 more people, for face painting at the Ronald McDonald House 5K
Run/Walk on June 19th 9-1 p.m. Contact Sheila Wiitala. Sign up sheet passed around.
The Jaycees will be volunteering at the Delta Township Fireworks in Sharp Park on July 3rd.
People needed to man the VIP tent and tattoo children. Hours: 6-9:30 p.m. Sign up sheet passed
around.
Volunteers are needed for the Child & Family Services 5K Run/Walk to be held on June 12th.
People are needed to assist with various duties. Contact Sheila Wiitala. Sign up sheet passed
around.
Be a Volunteer in Your Own Town will be held on June 19th at Hawk Island Park from 9-1 p.m.
This is a great way to learn about other events/organizations to get involved with (United Way,
Neighborhood Associations, Common Ground). If you are interested please go to
www.lansingjaycess.org to register. Flyers are available. Sign up sheet passed around.
The Childrens Shopping Spree will be August 7th. Please e-mail Angela is you are interested in
volunteering. We will need ~50 people. Angela Backus - angela.backus@ahpplc.com
Individual Development
In May, a group of Jaycees went White Water Rafting over Memorial Day weekend. Pictures are
available to view on web site, www.lansingjaycees.com.
A chairperson is needed for a Rock Climbing event. The tentative date is June 12th in Grand
Ledge. For more info contact Matt Wiitala.
An Adult/Child/Infant CPR Certification Class will be held on June 17th at Tutor Time in
Okemos. The cost is $5 per person. The class is open to the public and for individuals who need
to be re-certified. Contact Sheila Wiitala for more info. Sign up sheet passed around.
To prepare for our annual camping trip, there will be a Camping Cooking Class held on June 21st
at Fenner Nature Center from 6-8 p.m. The Girl Scouts will be helping us prepare wonderful
dishes. If you are planning on participating, we ask you to bring a supply (i.e.: eggs, paper
towels). A chairperson is needed. Please contact Matt Wiitala for more info on chairing the
event.
The first date for Summer Circle is June 10th at 8 p.m. Contact Karen Brown for more info at
336-1217 or brownks@michigan.gov. Watch for e-vites.
Annual Camping Trip will be held July 23-25th. The cost is $20 per person, $40 per couple.
Please complete a registration form and return to Kathy or Andy by July 17th. More information
on web site. Contact Kathleen Hausbeck-Miller or Andy Miller at 484-1892 or
kmhausbeck@comcast.net for more info.
Management Development
Volunteers are needed to help with Common Ground. The volunteer fee will be paid by
the Lansing Jaycees if you are interested. Fill out registration form and return to Sara
Ballad. Volunteers will need to go through training at a later date. Contact Sara Ballard
for more info.
Christmas in July is coming up. No tentative date yet, will be held on a week night. If
interested in being a vendor, contact Mike Woodstock. Volunteers are needed. Tables can
be purchased for $20 – Jaycees member and $35 for non-Jaycees members.
MIS Speedway Fundraiser is July 30 – August 1st. Volunteers are needed to work one day at the
race. You are welcome to stay at Sheila Wiitala’s parent’s house. Contact John Pulice for more
info. Sign up sheet passed around.
A Jaycees Golf Outing will be held on July 11th at Highland Hills Golf Club in Dewitt. The cost
is $50 per person or $200 for four. The tournament starts at 9 am. Volunteers are needed to sell
tickets and help in other areas. Need sponsors for holes. Contact Amy Miller for more info at
699-0048 or aemiller@aol.com. Sign up sheet and registration sheets passed around.
Membership Development
The softball team has a 2-1 record. The next game is June 2, 2004, 6:15 p.m. at Delta Mills Park.
Come out and cheer the team on!!! Schedules are available if needed.
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town will be June 12th. The cost is $1 for a passport. You can visit
several attractions in the Lansing area for only a $1! Members will be meeting at the Lansing
Center river walk. The Jaycees will have an information booth. Sign up sheet passed around.
New member orientation will be held on June 8th at the Service Center at 7p.m.
There will be a membership meeting following the new member orientation on June 8th around
8:15 p.m. If you are interested in getting involved, please fill free to come.
June 11th is the Chili Cook-off at the Lansing Center. Admission is $5 for all the chili you can
eat!! Jaycees will be meeting at the Nuthouse at 5:30 p.m. If you need more info contact Jimi
Carolan.
The Euchre tournament this month will turn into a Traveling Euchre Tournament/Pub Crawl.
Chairpersons are Mike Keeney & Dave Akens. First stop is Crunchy’s at 6 p.m. on June 25th.
Membership Night will be held on June 29th, 7 p.m. at Hawk Island Park. Volunteers are needed
to attend and bring snacks for prospective members. If you need more info, please contact Jimi
Carolan.
Picnic in the Park, Sharp Park, July 6th, will be the July GMM. Alcohol is allowed at this park.
Main Dish will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. There will be activities for children,
family event.
On August 9th the Jaycees will be attending the Lugnuts game at 6:30 p.m. Please let Sara
Ballard know if you will be able to attend. Sign up sheet passed around. Watch for e-vite.
Be present to win drawing – Jeff Sands (not present). All gift certificated roll over to next month.
WEAR NAME BADGETS TO EVENTS & MEETINGS!!!
If any one is interested in being a mentor, contact Jimi Carolan. The mentor would be paired up
with a new member of the Jaycees and they would be responsible for showing them the ropes of
the organization.
Presidents Report
Awards – April
Member of the month – Patrick Talty
Chairperson of the month – Teri Bruning
May
Member of the month – Kim Doughty
Chairperson of the month – Jill Klinger
Mid-Year Training will be held June 19th at the Holiday Inn. The cost is $20 which will be paid
by the Lansing Jaycees.
National Project Spotlight – Make a Difference Day. Please refer to agenda. Need a chairperson.
Sizzling Hot Summer Calendar was sent to all prospectives. If a member gets someone to join in
the months of June, July, or August they will be rewarded. Calendars passed around.
Invitation to Join the Jaycees
Elizabeth Wayumba & Renee Dolan joined on June 1, 2004.
Adjourn with the Jaycee Creed – Led by Tom Barger
Jaycee Creed
We believe that faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; that the brotherhood of
man transcends the sovereignty of nations; that economic justice can best be won by free men
through free enterprise; that government should be of laws rather than of men; that earth’s great
treasure lies in human personality; and that service to humanity is the best work of life.