All-Star Team. A statewide award given each trimester to outstanding members of the Boards of Directors of local chapters. One individual at each position (President, Membership VP, State Director, etc.) is selected="selected".
Armbruster Award. Named for John H. Armbruster, this award recognizes an outstanding Jaycee who has been a member for more than eighteen months. Each state awards an Armbruster, and those winners compete for the national award at the national convention.
Blue Chip. A program wherein a chapter constructs and then follows a comprehensive Business Plan including budget, membership survey, assessments of strengths and weaknesses, and Plan of Action.
Brownfield Award. Named for Bill Brownfield, author of the Jaycee Creed, this award recognizes an outstanding Jaycee who has been a member for less than eighteen months. Each state awards a Brownfield, and those winners compete for the national award at the national convention.
Convention. Held each trimester, conventions offer Jaycees from around the state the opportunity to meet other Jaycees, recognize winners (both chapter and individual) at the Awards Banquet, elect state officers, participate in planning workshops and training sessions, and socialize at dances and in hospitality suites
CPG (Chairman's Planning Guide). The CPG is a "cookbook" for a project. The CPG is done in two parts: the initial plans for the project before it's approved by the board, and the results of the project. The CPG becomes the official document of the project and is the basis for project awards given out at convention.
CPG (Chairman's Planning Guide) Book. After the project is over, and the final CPG has been approved by the Board of Directors, it is assembled into a book. This book, usually in a red pressboard binder, contains all the documentation for the project.
CPG Judging. A gathering of Jaycees, usually at State Headquarters, to review the preceding Trimester's projects. CPGs are judged on completeness, clarity, the explanation of the project, and with a big emphasis on impact.
Degrees of Jaycees. A 10-step "career path" for members, providing a sequence of events to be followed, including chairing projects, holding positions on the Board, and recruitment of members. There are ten levels. This is something the Raleigh Jaycees has not done for several years.
Extension. The formation of a new Jaycee chapter in a community that has no chapter. Traditionally undertaken by the board of a large chapter.
First Timer. Program for first-time attendees to convention, designed to give members an opportunity to meet Jaycees from other chapters and learn about the state organization.
Jaycee Creed. Statement of philosophy and believes of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce written by Bill Brownfield. Recited at the close of meetings and other functions.
JCI (Junior Chamber International). JCI's purpose is to provide a menium for JC Organizations around the world to communicate ideas, exchange cultures, and come together to share "the brotherhood of man". JCI is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO, and holds its annual convention, called JCI World Congress, annually in cities around the world. All members of the local Jaycee chapter are automatically members of JCI.
LOC (Local Officers College). A training program held at or near state headquarters at the start of the year for newly-elected Board members.
"Plus" or "Minus". The net gain or loss of members by a chapter. If a chapter gains five new members in a month, but has two members who fail to renew, the chapter is said to be "plus 3" for the month.
POE (Parade of Excellence). Recognition of the top Jaycee chapters. Each trimester the top ten chapters in the state are recognized at convention based on accumulation of POE Points.
POE Points. Scoring system used to rank chapters for Parade of Excellence. Chapters earn POE Points by running projects, holding meetings, conducting visitations, contributing money to Priority Projects, and through various other chapter-, member-, and community-enriching activities.
Pop (Population). The population level of a chapter's community. Chapter goals can be set more realistically when community size is factored in. Raleigh is in the largest Pop Division, #8.
PRIME Training/Trainer. PRIME is a two-and-a-half-day seminar and the first-level training course for Junior Chamber International coaches. PRIME is designed to present new and interesting challenges to members who have little or no experience in training but who want to develop coaching skills for usein their chapters, community, and workplaces.
Project. The project is the heart of Jaycee activities. Whether it's a Steeplechase, nursing home visitation, pottery painting, or a SWAMP party, any planned gathering of Jaycees is a project. A project in the Jaycees requires that a CPG is done.
SpeakUp & WriteUp. Contestants take one line from the Jaycee Creed and compose a 5-7 minute speech or a 500-word essay. Several rounds of competition take place throughout the year, culminating in the crowning of state and then national champions.
Springboard. A program to activate and acclimate new members. Upon completion of 18 Springboard activities (attending meetings, reciting the Jaycee Creed, recruiting a member, attending new member orientation, etc.) This is something the Raleigh Jaycees has not done for several years.
TOYA (Ten Outstanding Young Americans). A program recognizing outstanding citizens under 40, and they do not need to be Jaycees. Chapters nominate and recognize individuals locally, and those nominees compete at the state and national levels. At the International level, this award is called the Ten Outstanding Young People (TOYP).
Trimester. Four months. The Jaycee year is divided into trimesters. Awards are given and conventions held each trimester.
Visitation. The act of attending another chapter's project. At least three members must attend and sign in in order to receive credit for a visitation.
