Greetings Chapter President and Chapter Leadership,
As you know, a horrific wildfire destroyed the town of Lahaina and other areas of Maui, Hawaii. With over 110 killed, 300 plus missing and 1,700 homes/businesses destroyed, the fires are the worst natural disaster in modern Hawaii history.
The US Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation with National President Nate’s urging is issuing an appeal to all JCI USA Chapters to raise funds and donate these monies to your Jaycee Foundation, so that a significant fund and support can be given to our fellow Jaycees in Maui to help and aid in this disaster. This is a urgent appeal to you and your Chapter’s Leadership to take part and help in our joint relief endeavor.
“Service to Humanity is the BEST work of Life”
Your support can be sent to: https://usjcfoundation.com
Thank you in advance for your caring and actions,
In Jaycee Spirit,
Benny Ellerbe
Chair
USJCC Foundation
1992-2004 JCI Secretary General
Texas Jaycees
It is our pleasure to share that the New Braunfels TX Jaycees have taken great initiative kicking off a campaign encouraging chapters to match their $1,000 donation to support relief efforts in Maui. In support of New Braunfels, TX wonderful call to action JCI Texas has pledged to match Texas chapter donations up to $1,000 and up to $5,000 total. As New Braunfels has challenged other chapters, Texas would like to extend the challenge to all other states within JCI USA to match their chapters’ donations up to $5,000.
Our creed dictates that “We believe…that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations” or in this case states. Our creed also tells us that “service to humanity is the best work of life”.
We stand strongly in support of our brothers and sisters of JCI Maui as well as all that this tragedy has affected.
In Jaycee Spirit,
JCI Texas State President Miguel Perez
& Executive Committee
New Braunfels, Texas Jaycees
In true Jaycee Spirit, the New Braunfels, TX chapter is challenging all Jaycees chapters across the world to match their $1,000 donation in support of fire relief to Maui. In challenging times, a neighborly hand can make a significant impact. Please join us in offering your support to a community in need.
Tax free donations will be accepted through the US Jaycees Foundation website https://usjcfoundation.com. The US Jaycees Foundation has agreed to wave any administrative fees. Just look for the Donation button which will take you to PayPal (Type “Maui Jaycees” in the special instructions).
Cordell Bunch
President Elect
New Braunfels TX Jaycees
If you wish to donate via a check please add Maui Relief to the memo line, and mail it to:
United States Junior Chamber
Commerce Foundation
PO Box 3941
Chesterfield, MO 63006
Collections will continue through the end of October 2023.