This area focuses on the promotion and improvement of business education and knowledge for chapter and community members. (i.e. Nationwide Chapter Projects: Center for Business Advancement: Entrepreneurs Program, Value Investing, Career Advancement, Leadership Development)

Ways and Means, Audit, Insurance, Incorporation, Taxes: Recognizes success in managing the financial aspects of the chapter.  Examples are projects, activities, and functions that deal with raising funds for the operation of the chapter, ways and means, and financial and budget reports. (i.e. car wash, pancake breakfast, insurance review, Treasurer’s report)

Public Relations: This area also relates to projects, activities, and functions conducted to promote the image of your chapter and the Junior Chamber movement in the community. (i.e. Distinguished Service Awards programs, parades, pageants, web site and ongoing public relations work, TOYA, OYF)

Socials, Awards, Sports, Meetings, Visitations, etc.: It also deals with all projects and activities conducted with the purpose of providing activities to members. (i.e. sports outing, chapter picnic, ice cream social, hosting Executive Board meetings, hosting Region meetings, attendance at Region meetings, etc.)

Planning and Evaluation: Another component of this area would be projects conducted with a primary focus in the planning and evaluation aspect of Chapter Management, (i.e. chapter surveys, Blue Chip, Mid-Year Evaluation, Annual Report)

Training: Another component in this area would be projects conducted with the primary focus of providing training to members on specific Jaycee chapter management tools or functions.  It also focuses on developing members for the purpose of increasing knowledge, education, and improving skills through leadership training. (Examples: leadership, managing time and stress, public speaking, communications skills, officer and member training and communication, orientation, retention, activation, etc.)

Human Services, Community Improvement: This area focuses on the promotion and improvement of the quality of life for people in the community by working directly with people and through improvement of resources or facilities in the community.  It involves projects and activities that deal directly with people, such as youth and elderly assistance, mental health and retardation, health and safety, properties, economic development, energy, and environment. (i.e. Easter egg hunt, breakfast with Santa, Community Care Day, senior citizen’s program, community food pantry)

Community Fundraising: It also recognizes success in raising funds for programs that are not Jaycee managed, such as health related organizations, foundations, or any organized community charities. (i.e. Oktoberfest, Easter Seals, March of Dimes)

State and National Jaycee Involvement: Also included in this area is the promotion and implementation of state or national emphasis programs.  Consult your state organization for a list of state programs.  The Nationwide Chapter Projects include: Also included in this area is the promotion and implementation of state or national emphasis programs.  Consult your state organization for a list of state programs.  The Nationwide Chapter Projects include: Jaycees Against Youth Smoking (JAYS), Shooting Education, Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF), Junior Chamber Family AIDS Network, etc. (i.e. voters registration, City Council meetings, Police/Fireman Appreciation Picnic, coffee with town officials)

Recruitment, Extensions, Chapter Assistance: An integral focal point of this area includes projects and activities targeted at recruiting new members and establishing new chapters.  There is no better community project than bringing a Jaycee chapter to a new community! (i.e. membership booths, candlelight bowl, luau, recruiting incentives, corporate sponsorships, external extensions, etc.)