All JCI Senators know the value of community involvement and helping to build, train, and motivate the Jaycee organization. With this in mind, the U.S. JCI Senate and the Colorado JCI Senate run several programs on an ongoing basis to allow Senators to extend their Jaycee involvement well beyond their years as active Jaycees. We encourage all Senators to participate in one or more of these programs. If you would be interested in managing one of these programs for the Senate state-wide, please contact one of our Board members.
The purpose of the Freshman Senators program is to introduce new senators to the Senate organization and to its traditions, activities and members.
The Colorado Senate has prepared "New Senator Packets" that are given to each new junior senator upon presentation of a Senatorship. Each packet includes a congratulatory letter from the president of the Colorado JCI Senate, a brief history of the international, national & state organizations, an explanation of levels of membership in the state organization, and the benefits of joining the Colorado JCI Senate.
Under the JCI Senate "Return the Favor" (RTF) Program, Senators can give back to the Jaycee organization that helped develop their leadership abilities and that provided them with a Senatorship. The Colorado JCI Senate is engaged in activities to strengthen the Jaycees and provide growth. The RTF Program allows Senators to share their ideas and keep the Junior Chamber and the JCI Senate informed. Colorado Senators are encouraged to participate as competition judges at Colorado Jaycee conferences and to help their local chapters whenever possible.
Far too many people are unaware of the importance of organ and tissue donation to maintaining the health of themselves, their families, and their communities. Our purpose here is to make sure that you, at least, understand what's involved.
Each day about 60 people receive an organ transplant, but another 15 people on the waiting list die because not enough organs are available.
For full information on the Organ Donor initiative, visit www.organdonor.gov. Included at that site is a downloadable donor card.
Organ and tissue donation is a family decision — Sharing your decision to become a donor is just as important as making the decision yourself. Talk to your family members about organ and tissue donation so they know your wishes. (See Frequently Asked Questions, for more information.) Even if you've signed something, your family may be asked to give consent before donation can occur.
Be an organ and tissue donor. You could save or enhance the lives of more than 50 people!
United State JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
Each year, $1,000 grants are awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number and amount of the grants awarded annually are at the discretion of United States JCI Senate Foundation. Grants must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of their choice. Through 2006, the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation has awarded 175 grants totaling $176,000.
Any Colorado Jaycee or Senator who is aware of a high school senior deserving of a scholarship grant is encouraged to contact Dale Hill #57021 at (303) 466-1192 for an information packet. More information is available at the U.S. JCI Senate web site.
The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado, Inc. Scholarship Program
The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, currently awards three $250 scholarships annually, two for college-bound individuals, and one for continuing education purposes. Recipients are chosen from among those whose applications were considered for the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation grants, and from other sources. For The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado, Inc. scholarship application form, click here.
