JCI Ralston (The Ralston Jaycees)

In existence since September 1968, the Ralston Jaycees have been strengthening the Ralston community and the State of Nebraska through various community service activities and individual development programs.

We represent one of approximately 4,000 chapters throughout the United States.  The chapter's membership consists of young men and women between the ages of 21 and 40 and has ranged in size from 20 to over 140 members throughout its history.

In 2007 the chapter restructured itself to be in line with Junior Chamber International (JCI).  As a result, the name of the chapter changed to JCI Ralston, but members are still known as the Jaycees.

Our logo has always been the red and white checkerboard which our members wear proudly.  Don't be surprised if you hear our members yell "Checkers forever!"  Although membership in the Jaycees is limited to age 40, we believe that once you become a Ralston Jaycee, you are one for life.

 

The United States Jaycees

The Jaycees is an international organization that provides leadership skills through community service.
Established in 1920 to provide opportunities for young men to develop personal and leadership skills through service to others, the Jaycees later expanded to include women, reflecting the growing influence and leadership of women in America.

For the past 89 years, Jaycees have been a force for good in America and around the world.  Jaycees helped establish airmail services in America with Jaycee Chales Lindbergh,  and have raised millions of dollars for causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the March of Dimes. 

They have built parks, playgrounds, hospitals, ball fields, and housing for the elderly while conducting service and support programs in thousands of communities nationwide.

Jaycees can be found in all walks of life: governmental leaders such as past Presidents Bill Clinton and John F. Kennedy, business tycoons such as Dominos Pizza mogul Tom Monaghan, registered nurse and former Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko-Wilson, sports heroes like basketball great Larry Bird; name the field and Jaycees can be found at the forefront.

With the focus of the nation on volunteerism, from the smallest towns to the largest cities, the Jaycees are expanding areas of opportunity for young people.

 

Junior Chamber International (JCI)

Junior Chamber is a worldwide organization with almost 300,000 members in more than 100 countries and territories. The members, young people between the ages of 18 and 40, work on a volunteer basis in their respective chapters, established in more than 6,000 cities and communities around the world.

Aside from the age limit, there is no other restriction to becoming a member of Junior Chamber. The members of Junior Chamber come from many different cultures, races, religions, professions, social and economic levels.

Junior Chamber offers to its members a place to develop their potential and assistance in establishing links of friendship and business with other members.