Download the December State Newsletter (PDF) here.

Download Year End Convention (PDF) here.

Download Senate Fact Sheet (PDF) here.

Beshear Aide Adam Edelen Named One of the 2008 Ten Outstanding Young Americans

• The Year End Convention flyer is attached. If you have any questions please contact Lou at hozeska4@yahoo.com or Cassie at cassiejaycee@zoomtown.com
  

• The December 2008 edition of Postmark is available...ploease go to
  http://www.usjaycees.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=49
  

KENTUCKY FARMER NAMED TO TOP 10 OYF

Steven & Carol Hinton from Falls of the Rough have been selected as a top ten finalist for Outstanding Young Farmer Program. Good luck to the Hinton's in their quest to be named one of the four National Winners in February 12-15 in Eugene, Oregon. Information about the Awards Congress and all the events happening during the weekend can be located on website http://www.usjaycees.org/. Below is a complete list of the top ten finalists:

The Beer's from SD, the Hinton's from KY, the Johnson's from IA, the Moore's from OH, the Morton's from MS, the Ruddenklau from OR, the Sytsema's from NJ, the Trombly's from NH, the Wilkerson's from IL, the Wussow's from WI.

Mark your Calendar....

• January 9th / 11th - Local Presidents Summit
  

• January 30th 2009 - February 1st 2009 Year End Convention - Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell, KY
  

• March 18th / 22nd - National Convention - Crystal River, FL
  

Calling All Past Kentucky Jaycee Presidents....

This year the Kentucky Jaycees celebrate the 70th anniversary as a state organization. We are celebrating the anniversary at the Year End Convention January 31st . The convention will be at the Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell, KY. The evening will consist of a past presidents reception. In addition, we will be updating past president pictures for the history book. Currently, we are looking for past president' s contact information. Please send it to Karla Smith at K3smith@huff.com or President Erica Monk at monkez1@hotmail.com

Chapter Divisions

Chapter Divisions are based on the state’s chapters January 1 base according to Nationals. The chapter division information is required to submit any CPG's, Annual reports , etc to Nationals to be considered for year end awards. If you have any questions please contact IDVP Kiki or President Erica.



Division Jan 1 Base

Division 1 0 - 20

Division 2 21 - 30

Division 3 31 - 50

Division 4 51 - 70

Division 5 71 - 90

Division 6 91 - 125

Division 7 126 - 200

Division 8 201+

Division 9 Institutional Chapters

Awards from National Convention:

1. We were voted to be an organization removing Kentucky from a developing state (a state with less than 349 members). The path is not going to be easy to maintain. However, with sheer determination of the chapters and members Kentucky will continue on the path of success insuring a future of our children.

2. The following individuals were recognized as National Impact Leaders from Kentucky:

Laura Sudduth from Frankfort Jaycees for being the program manager of Outstanding Young Kentuckian & Outstanding Young Farmer

Alexis Payne from Tompkinsville Jaycees for being the top recruiter for the 2nd Trimester as a brand new member herself

Cindy Farley from Allen County Jaycees for returning the spark to the chapter while creating new projects for the chapter

Molly Rice from Frankfort Jaycees for being the 1st state at the National level for running Family Talk / College Talk and being the top recruiter for the 1st Trimester

Caitlin Askarpour from Covington Kenton County Jaycees for her impact in the community area and for being the top recruiter for the 1st Trimester

Cindy Witherspoon from Allen County Jaycees for her role as membership vice president this year for the Kentucky Jaycees.

3. Kentucky was the 1st state to run Family Talk / College Talk this year. Year to date only 4 other states have particpated in Family Talk / College Talk.

4. Currently 6 states are at growth: Kentucky, Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island

5. Currently 17 extensions have been complete. Kentucky has completed 1 extension

6. Top 5 states in parade of states as of August: Tied in 5th Florida & Delaware 4th Kentucky 3rd South Carolina 2nd Iowa 1st Virginia

What a list of accomplishments. Congratulations to every member for the belief that the Kentucky Jaycees is the young person’s leadership organization of choice.


" Life is a grindstone - but whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us!" -- Barbara Johnson