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- From the President
- #DreamBig -> #Take Action
- Operations
- #A2PRChallenge
- Community
- #ZombieZap #BBBS
- #AHA
- Social Affairs
- #A2JCYearEnder
- A2JC Foundation
- #A2JCFGrants
- #A2JCFSanta
- November Monthly Meeting Recap
- #A2JC2018Board
- Awards
- #DreamBig
- Bonus Fun Section
- #TheFunNeverStops
- Michigan Jaycees Events
- #TogetherAsOneTeam
- Upcoming Events
- #BoardGames
- #Friendsgiving
- #Glühwein
- #UglySweaters
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From the President
Lisa Bradley: president@a2jaycees.org
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We just finished elections and I am excited to continue into 2018 as your Chapter President. We will be making some changes going forward and doing reimagination of our processes and events calendar. Even though elections are over, there are still opportunities to have an official role in 2018. If you are interested in getting involved, but didn’t want the full responsibility of a Vice President or Director, please contact me. These type of opportunities will develop your personal and Jaycee growth. Remember, 2018 is your year to Take Action!
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Operations
Emily Bush: operations@a2jaycees.org
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Check out Ed Verhamme’s #A2PR project to raise funds for Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts. Participate in the headstand challenge, challenge three people you know, and donate to the cause! Let's make a difference!
GoFundMe Page
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Community
Megan Brooks-Planck: community@a2jaycees.org
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A great big thank you to our amazing Zombie Zap Committee for putting on a fantastic new project in October! Anna, Emily, Carena, and our fearless committee chair Andrea really came together to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County in a truly meaningful way. Zombie Zap was open to all Big and Little pairs, as well as all the Littles still waiting to be paired with a Big of their own. In total, over a hundred members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters community were able to attend Zombie Zap, where they came together to eat pizza, play arcade games, learn some new dance moves, and of course play lazer tag! Thanks again to our wonderful committee and our fabulous volunteers for making this event possible!
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All Hands Actives Halloween Craft Fair
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The All Hands Active Craft Fair was a huge success. This was AHA’s first time doing an event like this and it was a great first start. After a slow morning, we had a constant crowd of families and potential members checking out the space and making all kinds of fun crafts. Thank you so much to everyone that came out and helped, it really meant a lot to a small non-profit that can use the support.
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Save the Date: 2017 Year Ender
Saturday, January 13th, 2018
Huron Ballroom, Graduate Ann Arbor
The Year Ender is a formal event put on every year by the chapter to celebrate our successes from the previous year and kick off the new one.
Registration will open soon! This event will be free to all members and past presidents, guests are welcome but will be charged.
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Ann Arbor Jaycees Foundation
a2jcf.org
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2017 Grant Recipients
Beverly Gibson, 2017 Grant Administrator
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I am pleased to announce the 2017 Ann Arbor Jaycees Foundation grant recipients.
SOS Community Services’ Food Program
SOS Community Services’ Food Program is located at 114 N. River Street in Ypsilanti, MI. SOS has been in existence since 1973 and the food program currently responds to over 3,200 requests for food annually. The awarded grant will help SOS’s food program continue to fight food insecurity in Washtenaw County. Pictured below is Barbara Cecil, Development Associate and Ava Ohlgren, Food Program Manager. Food Pantry hours are Tuesdays 1 pm to 6:30 pm and Wednesdays, 9 am to 1 pm. SOS’s website is soscs.org for more information about SOS and the work they do in the community. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
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Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
The Student Advocacy Center of Michigan has been working since 1975 to ensure that Michigan’s most vulnerable children and youth stay in school. They are located at 124 S. Pearl Street, Suite 504, Ypsilanti, MI. Picture below is Peri Stone-Palmquist who serves as the Executive Director. The agency provides youth-driven, collaborative advocacy, academic monitoring, intensive support, and conflict resolution with schools on behalf of students. Every year they have a live storytelling fundraiser called ‘Telling Tales Out of School’, that is an amazing event. For more information about the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan and how they continue to advocate for students in Washtenaw County, please visit the website at studentadvocacycenter.org.
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Educate Youth’s Hope Program
Educate Youth is Washtenaw County’s newest non-profit organization. They have been in existence for about five years. The goal of Educate youth is to increase graduation rates of teens living in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. Since they have been existence, 100% of attendees have graduated high school. The HOPE program, one of several programs within Educate youth, stands for Having Opportunities for Positive Education. Participants are ages 13-17, and the program provides support for academic performance, personal responsibility, and life skills. Educate youth is located at 101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti, MI.
Pictured below are two of Educate Youth’s board members, Justin Carthage who attends Community College and Jayda Thomas who attends Eastern College Alliance, both of which are seniors, Class of 2018 as well as Gail Wolkoff, Executive Director. For more information about Educate youth and its various programs that support education, please visit the website at educateyouthypsi.org.
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Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Washtenaw County
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professional supported 1 to 1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The grant provided to BBBS will create Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for teenage littles (ages 13-17) so they can engage in hands-on sessions that they otherwise would not have. Jennifer Spitler is the Executive Director and pictured below is Amanda Bitsoli with some of the attendees of the Zombie Zaptastic at the Zap Zone in Ann Arbor. BBBS is located at 11 W. Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti, MI. For more information, visit the website at www.bbbswashtenaw.org.
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Partners in Personal Assistance
Our final grant recipient is Partners in Personal Assistance. PPA is a non-profit organization that provides high quality, in-home care for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Sharon Pedersen is the Executive Director (picture not available) and they are located at 3810 Packard Road, Suite 100B, Ann Arbor, MI. For more information, visit their website at annarborppa.org.
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On Sunday, December 17, the Ann Arbor Jaycees Foundation will present Holiday's with Santa at Holiday's Restaurant. Pancakes will be served for dinner and fun activities will ensue. Santa will be there for pictures and stories.
Come help with crafts and seating/hosting.
Here is the Facebook Event
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November Monthly Meeting Recap
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2018 Board of Directors Elections
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Our guest speakers were none other than our 2018 Board of Director candidates. By a vote of acclamation, all candidates were elected! Congrats to Lisa Bradley, Emily Bush, Carena Townsend, Erika Griffith, Michael Schultz, and Ryan Omaits!
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In October, we held our brand-new project, Zombie Zap. For those of you attended it was a well-executed and meaningful event that easily could become a new signature project for the chapter. The recipients of the October award goes to: Andrea Crist (chairperson) and committee of Anna Calderon, Emily Seipel, Carena Townsend, and Megan Brooks-Planck. Thank you for bringing your big dream to life!
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February 9-11, 2018: Year End Leadership Conference - Crowne Plaza Lansing West, MI
Join us as we close out the "Together as One Team" year with the Michigan Jaycees.
Registration is officially open! Check out the website for a full description of the weekend and registration.
The Ann Arbor Jaycees have 3 rooms reserved, so let President Lisa or COB Michael know if you are interested in going. We will work on carpooling as we get closer to February.
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Board Game Night
Thursday, November 9, 6 pm
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Mark your calendars for a Board Game Night on November 9! Come out to play games, have fun and meet new people. Appetizers will be provided. Games will be available, but please bring your favorites to share!
Feel free to invite friends!
Check out the Facebook Event. |
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Friendsgiving
Sunday, November 19th, 5:30 pm
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We will be dining together on Sunday, November 19th at 5:30 PM at the Knitter-Lee house (181 Harper Dr, Saline). This will be a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the fixing! Even if you are not a cook, store-bought food or napkins are always appreciated.
Sign up here! |
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Kindlefest
Friday, December 1
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Kindlefest is almost upon us. Click here for the volunteer sign up sheet and come serve some glühwein to benefit our chapter on Friday, December 1st at Kerrytown! Then come out with us afterwards to warm up with food and drink! Afterglow location TBD. Look out for more info! |
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Monthly Meeting - Holiday Edition
Thursday, December 7, 6:30 pm
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Dig out the old ugly sweater, find a fun present to give, and limber up those fingers. We'll be having our final Monthly Meeting of the year at Pinball Pete's with fun activities, video games, and tacos!
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Mini Calendar of Events (November - February)
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NOVEMBER 2017
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2
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Monthly Meeting - Ann Arbor
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9
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Board Game Night
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18
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Bountiful Baskets - Ypsilanti
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18
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Local Organization Training School - Lansing
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19
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Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner - Saline
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30
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Board of Directors Meeting - Ann Arbor
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DECEMBER 2017
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TBD
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2018 Board of Directors Retreat (Board Only)
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1
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Kindlefest - Kerrytown, Ann Arbor
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7
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Monthly Meeting (Holiday Party) - Ann Arbor
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17
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Foundation: Holiday's with Santa
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31
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Third Trimester Ends
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JANUARY 2018
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13
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Year Ender, Ann Arbor
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FEBRUARY 2018
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9-11
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MIJC 2017 Year End Conference, Lansing
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