Frequently Asked Questions for people who are thinking of being a member......

Q: I work nights and wouldn't be able to attend many functions; I don't think I can join.
A: That is fine, we have a lot of members who are only able to attend a few projects a year. There may be a function or event that sounds interesting to you and you are able to help at. It takes each member to make things run smoothly and everyone has a specific talent that we can benefit from. We appreciate any amount of time that you can donate.

Q: I only know of a couple of projects that you do for the community, I am not really into doing all of that...
A: Each member can bring something different to the chapter. We rely on each individual to close the circle in the chapter. The Brodhead Jaycees are much more than just a community civic group. We have events and projects that enhance your professional and personal life. We also do projects to raise money to donate to back to the community and help charities.

Q: I don't really have the time, I don't know what I would get out of being a member.
A: All of us members are employed and have outside interests besides being a Jaycee. Becoming included in the Brodhead Jaycees enhances each person's life a little differently. Any amount of time is appreciated and well worth getting involved.

Q: It seems like all the activities are the same every year.
A: We do run popular events each year based on demand and people that are active in that particular event. We do run new events and are always looking for new and great ideas to add to the projects we run. We would love to have input from everyone involved.

Q; I don't like to be in charge of anything...I don't think you would want me to help.
A: As with anything in life, there are leaders and followers. Each project is planned before the actual event. If you like to only help and not be in the leader position, that is fine. We need everyone's help to make each project run efficiently.
These are Q and A for people that are in the Jaycees already;

Q: I am a member and haven't really attended a meeting, what goes on.
A: We have an agenda with all of the different offices listed. Each officer on the Board of Directors speaks about things going on in their specific area. We talk about upcoming events to get people interested in attending and helping out. We usually have some sort of a social at the end.

Q: what is a social?
A: A social is where members can get together just to network with one another. It is a more relaxed and laid back time where everyone is encouraged to just have fun. There is no meeting or agenda going on at that time.

Q: How can I find out more about what is going on?
A: You can check out our website: www.brodheadjaycees.org for more information or check out your newsletter each month. Each avenue you choose is packed with information about all of our monthly events.

Q: What does ID mean?
A: ID stands for Individual Development. This area of the Jaycees is developed to help enhance your personal and professional life. We hold courses or events which help us to understand and learn about new things!!

Q: Where do we get the money to host events?
A: The Jaycees hold Management projects which is any event that we host to make money. We have a few projects that we have each year, one specifically is the craft show. The money we raise goes to keep our chapter running monetarily.

Q: I don't know very many people in the Jaycees, only the person who recruited me.
A: What a greater way to meet new friends! Almost every member started out the same way and have met new friends within the chapter, state and across the country and world because of Jaycees.

Q: What does Jaycees (J.C.) stand for?
A: It stands for Junior Chamber. We are a chapter within the Wisconsin Junior Chamber and part of a network of chapters all over the nation and world. We are a professional group of young individuals between the ages of 21-39.

If you have any other questions, please contact one of the Board members listed on this website or in the newsletter. They would be glad to answer any of your questions!