The Grand Rapids Junior Chamber (Jaycees) is the premier leadership development and community service organization dedicated to building leaders through projects in a variety of areas for young men and women ages 21 through 40. We are seeking a new young energetic generation of leaders and potential leaders to pick up the torch and make a difference in this community, in each other, and in themselves. Our Chapter has a long and proud tradition of giving young people the tools they need to build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business development, management skills, individual training, community service and international connections. Please feel free to join us at one of our upcoming events and learn what you can gain from becoming a Grand Rapids Jaycee.
In Jaycee Spirit,
Emily J Baranowski
83rd President
Grand Rapids Jaycees
The Grand Rapids Jaycees are a group of professionally minded young people between the ages of 21 and 40. Through active participation, Jaycees meet new people, network for business, help the community and build their personal and professional skills.
The Grand Rapids Jaycees are a part of a network that includes a state organization (Michigan Jaycees), a national organization (U.S. Jaycees) and an international organization (JCI or Junior Chamber International).
The chapter currently includes nearly 100 professionals in its membership. In its 80-year history, members of the Grand Rapids Jaycees have managed 19 PGA Champions Tour events, more than 40 Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parades, more than 25 Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) Basketball Tournaments, and numerous other influential events and programs.
Each year, Grand Rapids Jaycees members donate thousands of hours of service to the Grand Rapids community, advancing the region while building members' leadership skills and professional networks.
Notable past members include the 38th President of the United States Gerald R. Ford.
- Second Thursday of each month
- Brann's on Leonard
- 401 Leonard St NW
- Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
- Networking hour: 5:30 p.m.
- Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
- Map
Next membership meeting is: Thursday, February 09, 2012
*July's membership meeting is held at the MacKay/Jaycee Park on 28th Street just west of Kalamazoo Avenue.
- Fourth Thursday of each month
- Grand Rapids Jaycee office
- 2774 Birchcrest Dr. SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
- Map
Next board meeting is: Thursday, February 23, 2012