About the Delaware Jaycees

The Delaware Jaycees have been an active and vital part of our state for over sixty years. The goal of the Jaycees is to build tomorrow's leaders today through community, individual, and management development.

Community - You are probably most familiar with the Delaware Jaycees' community projects. These can range from large, nationally based projects to very small efforts that help 1-2 people. We generally support causes that our members are interested in or those that are greatly needed in the community. Past projects where the Delaware Jaycees have either sponsored or been involved with include the Blue Gold Football Game, the Wilmington Christmas Parade, Separation Day in Historic New Castle, Thanksgiving and Christmas food basket programs, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Easter Seals Volleyball Challenge, and Care for Kids Run/Walk.

Individual - Our members grow both socially and intellectually through a variety of fun projects we do. These include monthly socials and dinners at area restaurants and taverns, camping trips, golf outings, cooking and mixology classes, CPR, defensive driving, financial seminars, and beer/wine tastings.

Management - As a part of the United State Junior Chamber, our roots are based in improving the business skills of our members. All members have the opportunity to improve their organizational and budgeting skills by chairing projects. Other members improve their public speaking and people skills by taking an office and helping to lead the organization. In all cases, there is an on-going mentorship between experienced and newer members.

Today, there are over 100 individuals involved in our Wilmington, New Castle, Middletown and Dover chapters (please click on Local Chapters link to see their websites and learn more about their projects). If you are interested in joining one of these chapters or are from any other part of Delaware, please contact the State President, Tina Macko. We thank you for your interest in the Delaware Jaycees and look forward to welcoming you at a future event!

Our Vision

To become the organization of choice for young people, providing leadership, direction, and service to our communities, State, and Nation.

Our Mission

To provide young people the opportunity to grow in areas of personal and professional leadership through community service while expanding the Jaycee movement.

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History

The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) gives young people between the ages of 18 and 41 the keys they need to unlock the doors of success for themselves in the areas of business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and international connections.

Established in 1920 to provide opportunities for young men to develop personal and leadership skills through service to others, the Jaycees expanded to include women, reflecting the growing influence and leadership of women in America.

For the past 90 years, Jaycees have been a force for good in America and around the world. With the focus of the nation on volunteerism, the Jaycees are enlarging areas of opportunity for young people.

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