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UNITED STATES JAYCEESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMS

Refer to pages 23 & 24 of the Chapter Products Catalog for a complete list of itemsavailable to assist your chapter with your Community Development activities. Send allorders to:U.S.Jaycees Chapter Products Department, P.O. Box 7,Tulsa, OK 74121-0007.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHYMuscular Dystrophy isamajor national undertak

ing on behalf of The United States Jaycees to aid in thefightthat willsomeday result in a cure of neuromusculardisease. In the years since the adoption of the programon the national level, Jaycees across America haveraised over $16millionforMuscular Dystrophy researchprograms.

Each year, more than 3,000 Jaycee chaptersconduct various fundraising programs. The final checkpresentation is made by The U.S. Jaycees president toJerry Lewis on the Labor Day Telethon.

Many unique and creative fundraising projectsare conducted on the local level. Some chapters sellinvisible gold fish or doughnut seeds. Many chaptershave had success with softballtournaments, road blocksand diamond digs. The months ofMarch, April and Mayare emphasis months with the March Through MayForMDAprogram. There isa March Through May information packet available with additional project ideas.

Several big name celebrities have appeared atnational Jaycee functions to promote the program,including Jerry Lewis, David Hartman, Wayne Newtonand Olympic Gold Medalist Bart Conner. A majorpromotional effort involving chapter and state organizations has been the development of a comprehensiveincentive program. The top Jaycee fundraising chaptersin each state receive plaques recognizing their effortseach year. Jaycees also have the opportunity to win afree trip to Las Vegas by reaching their predeterminedgoals. Order the Muscular Dystrophy Kit(5257-0);$1.50.

SHOOTING EDUCATIONThe Shooting Education program is designed to

teach responsible gun handling to boys and girls,ages 8through 14.The four basic ingredients of the program are

education, safety, enjoyment and competition.Over the past 25years, The U.S. Jaycee Shooting

Education program has instructed more than 11millionyoungsters. This year, more than 2,500 chapters willinvolveapproximately500,000youngpeople inthe program.

In the area of competition, each state holds achampionship match with the winning team representingthat state at the International BB Gun Match, the thirdlargest shooting event in the world.

Shooting Education was developed into a national

priority program in 1963when Jaycees began searchingforan effectiveinstructional program to teach youngstersthe basic skillsof safe gun handlingand good marksman-

ship. Inthe spring that year, The U.S. Jaycees and DaisyManufacturing Company, the world's oldest and largestmanufacturer of non-powder guns and ammunition,joined forces to create the Shooting Education program.

Shooting Education is a program that satisfies acommunity need that becomes more urgent each year.Hunter-shooter populations continue to grow, open landareas are shrinking and more Americans keep guns in

their homes. Most gun accidents involving personsbetween the ages of 8 and 14can be traced to impropergun handling. The need for well-organized and detailedinstruction inproper gun handlingandmarksmanship hasnow become a community-wide responsibility.Order theShooting Education Kit (5232-0);$1.50.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRSThe u.s. Jaycees currently promotes several

programs in the Governmental Affairs area. These programs are designed to promote governmental awarenessin America.

Impact Program - This is a promotionalcampaign whichaddresses the need forincreased citizens'

involvement in the election process at all levels ofgovernment on. a year-round basis. This program willresult in a more informed voter population entering thepollon election day. Jaycees' voter registration efforts canbe one, or a combination of, the following.1. A specific concentrated effortwithin the chapter.2. An all-outeffort to convince citizens to vote.

3. A joint effort with other civic organizations toensure the greatest possible voter registrationeffort.

There are two basic approaches to the Get-OutThe-Vote (GOTV) campaign; canvassing on a one-onone basis and voter service.

There are a variety of ideas in the IMPACT

manual that can be used to ensure the success of theJaycees' efforts to enhance voter awareness. (5048-0);$1.00.

Model Legislature - Another part ofGovernmental Affairsis theModelLegislature program, designedto allow Jaycees the opportunity to become activelyinvolved in the legislative process. Chapter membersmeet as representatives or senators to actively discussand vote on legislative billsthat are submitted by localchapters. Jaycee involvementinthe state ModelLegislatureprogram takes the Jaycee out of the shadow of state

government and puts each individualin the limelightofactive participation. (783-1);$2.00.

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ST. JUDE CIDLDREN'SRESEARCH HOSPITAL

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, foundedbyDanny Thomas, opened its doors inFebruary 1962,inMemphis, Tennessee.

St. Jude isthe onlychildren's hospital inAmericadoing basic and clinicalresearch into the causes and curesof childhood cancer, leukemia, muscle disorders andother catastrophic childhood diseases.

Treating more than 10,000patients from 39 statesand 30foreigncountries, St. Jude isthe largest childhood

cancer research center in the world. The institution isleading the way to new treatment procedures that havegreatly increased the rate of survival and may one dayhelp discover a cure.

Since 1982,Jaycee organizations have generatedmore than $3 million for St. Jude Children's Research

Hospital. Jaycees have raised funds for research at St.Jude through projects such as Bike-a-thons, Math-aThons®, Radio-thons and canister drives. IChapterincentives are available from St. Jude for many events.

A finalcheck presentation is made by The U.S.Jaycees president to Danny Thomas at the AnnualMeeting inJune. Awards recognizing chapters and statesfor outstanding fundraising efforts are also presented at

that time. Order a St. Jude Program Guide (5262-0);$1.50.

OUTSTANDING YOUNGFARMER

The Outstanding Young Farmer program is agrassroots project initiated by Jaycee chapters for thepurpose of honoring young farmers who have madesignificantachievements throughout the year.

One farmer, deemed the most outstanding, ischosen to represent the community at the state level.From among the state winners, a panel of agriculturalexperts selectsAmerica'sfourOutstanding YoungFarmersfor the program year.

The heart of the program is in the community.Through implementation of the program and recognitionof the winners, Jaycee chapters establish a meaningfulrapport between community leaders and their ruralneighbors. The culmination of the OYF program is itsnational awards congress which brings national attentionto this important interaction between city and farm.

OYF may be run by your chapter just like aDistinguished Service Award or Outstanding YoungCitizen recognition banquet. Then you may enter yourOYF honoree inyour state's OYF program. The winnerof the state OW competition is eligible for nationaljudging.

To be eligiblefor national judging, the necessary

formsmust be completed and filedwithThe United StatesJaycees no later than January 5. Deadline is absolutelyfinal. The local chairman's guide and forms may beobtained through The U.S. Jaycees Chapter Productsdepartment (5333-0);$1.25

UBRARY STATUS PROGRAMSThese are programs that are not activelypromoted,

staffed or funded by The U.S. Jaycees, but for which

information may be obtained by state and local Jayceeorganizations. This library informationmaybe purchasedfromThe U.S. Jaycees Chapter Products department forthe cost of shippingand handling.

March of Dimes - The U.S. Jaycees Board ofDirectors approved March ofDimes (MOD) as a LibraryStatus program for 1988-89,to support the MOD in itseffort to eradicate birth defects. Jaycees can work inprograms such as WalkAmerica/TeamWalk, Mothers'March and educational initiatives.Training and guidanceis provided by the March of Dimes, with Chairman'sPlanning Guides available for projects.

Jaycees can be involved in the key to the work oftheMarch ofDimes -prevention. Through their fundraisingefforts for the March of Dimes, continuing research,public education, professional education and medical

services can be provided to those who are in need.A program kit detailing how to run a project to

benefit the March ofDimes isavailable from the ChapterProducts department. For more information, contact theProgram Development Department, P.O. Box 7, Tulsa,OK 74121-0007;(918)584-2481.

RESOURCE STAlUSPROGRAMS

This is information made available to state and

local organizations for use as a resource in developingproject ideas.Thisresource informationmaybe purchasedfromThe U.S. Jaycees Chapter Products department forthe cost of shipping and handling.

Operation Red Ball - A round, red stickerplaced in the window of a child, invalid or sick personcommunicates location to local fireand rescue squads. Agreat fire prevention safety program, the kit details alfhow-to information. (5300-0);$1.25.Red Ball stickers aresold in quantities of 1,000(759-1);$24.50.

Take A Bite Out of Crime - This booklet

lists several crime prevention project ideas. Informationregarding additional materials available from the CrimePrevention Coalition is also included. (5306-0);$1.00.

Just Say No - There are an estimated 15,000Just Say No Clubs, comprised of children, ages 7 to 14,who are fightingthe tide ofsubstance abuse by affirmingtheir right to Just Say No. Your chapter can become

involvedby contacting the Just Say No Foundation, 1777North California Blvd., Ste. 200, Walnut Creek, CA94596,or call1-8OQ-258-3766outside California),415-9396666 (withinCalifornia).

Take Pride InAmerica - The U.S. Jayceescan play an important role in discouraging abuse andpromoting wise use of America's natural and culturalresources by participating in the Take Pride In Americacampaign, which iscommitted to the careful stewardshipofthe nation's natural and cultural resources. Information

includes fact sheet and project suggestions. (5344-0);$2.00.

Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation - In

formation is provided for setting up a Hugh O'Brian

Youth Foundation program inyour community. (5342-0);$1.00.National Little Britches Rodeo (Junior

Rodeo) - From the information kit you willreceive allthe information you need to get involvedwith the LittleBritches Rodeo Association. (5339-0);$1.00.

Ways and Means Handbook - A handbook

listingall types of fundraising ~<?jects. (5011-0);$1.25.ward-Winning MEA's - Contains 10ofthewinners from the past Annual Meeting. (5360-0);$4.00.

©1987,Revised 1988, The United States Jaycees®, A

Leadership Training Organization, P.O. Box 7,Tulsa, OK 74121-0007.