Contribution Categories & Options
Fellowship Endowment
This philanthropic program recognizes the leadership of current and former Jaycees as they show their commitment to ensuring the future of The U.S. Junior Chamber. Through contributions made to this program, the work of the Foundation is guaranteed for years to come.
All contributions made to the U.S. Jaycees Foundation through this program remain in an endowment for use on Jaycee programs only. All contributions are tax deductible under IRS code section 170.
Donors are recognized according to their level of participation during events held in conjunction with The U.S. Junior Chamber.
Levels
$250 Jack Gamel Foundation Membership Fellow
An annually renewed contribution. Donors reaching this level of giving receive a copy of the U.S. Jaycees Magazine, notification of Foundation meetings and their name listed here on the United States Jaycees Foundation web site.
$500 William Brownfield Fellow
Donors reaching this level of giving receive a copy of the U.S. Jaycees Magazine, a personalized engraved plaque of support and their names listed here on the United States Jaycees Foundation web site.
$1,000 Henry Giessenbier Fellow
Donors reaching this level of giving receive a copy of the U.S. Jaycees Magazine, a personalized engraved plaque of support, a decorative pin and their name listed here on the United States Jaycees Foundation web site.
$2,500 Sydney Tompkins Active Alumni Fellow
Donors reaching this level of giving receive a copy of the U.S. Jaycees Magazine, a personalized engraved plaque of support, one, one-time complementary ticket to the Hall of Leadership/Ten Outstanding Young Americans banquet and their name listed here on the United States Jaycees Foundation web site.
$5,000 Andrew Mungenast Fellow
Donors reaching this level of giving receive a copy of the U.S. Jaycees Magazine, a personalized engraved plaque of support, one complementary ticket for five years to the Hall of Leadership/Ten Outstanding Young Americans event and their name listed here on the United States Jaycees Foundation web site.
$10,000 Winfield “Win” Cook Fellow
Donors reaching this level of giving receive a copy of the U.S. Jaycees Magazine, a personalized engraved plaque of support, decorative pin and two complementary tickets to the annual Hall of Leadership/Ten Outstanding Young Americans event and their name listed here on the United States Jaycees Foundation web site.
$25,000 Moton H. Crockett, Jr. Fellow
Donors reaching this level of giving receive a copy of the U.S. Jaycees Magazine, a personalized engraved plaque of support, decorative pin and four complementary tickets, for a lifetime, to the Hall of Leadership/Ten Outstanding Young Americans event and their name listed here on the United States Jaycees Foundation web site.
Unrestricted Donations
The United States Jaycees Foundation depends upon past and present members to unselfishly make tax deductible contributions to further the objectives of the Foundation and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. You can contribute to the Unrestricted General Fund to help where help is most needed.
Archive Heritage
The United States Jaycees Foundation has taken the first steps to maintain the heritage and archives of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) online. Anyone will be able to walk through the halls of the history of the organization primarily through this site. This includes history of the organization by president, listen to Bill Brownfield recite the Creed or Elvis Presley’s speech at TOYM in 1971 or review original materials designed and distributed by the Junior Chamber to assist chapters as they grew through the decades. This will and can be a valuable resource to and for chapters and members. Your contributions will help keep this and future generations of this organization in touch with its rich tradition and accomplishments.
Disaster Relief
The US Jaycees Foundation sets up a Disaster Relief account when devastation strikes the United States. You can make a tax deductible donation immediately on line.
As a reminder, 100% of the funds received go directly to the grants which are provided to assist communities in need. No administrative fees are assessed to the Disaster Relief Funds, so you can rest assured that very dollar donated will go to grants and will assist in the disaster relief.
Chapters, state organization can make contributions on line just register as a chapter, state or JCI senate organization to contribute.
Hall of Leadership
Purpose
To recognize former Jaycees over 40 years of age whose active leadership qualities during their Jaycee career contributed to a continuation of leadership and service in their communities subsequent to their active Jaycee years. Activities and accomplishments must exemplify the Jaycee Creed.
Criteria
- Personal improvement or accomplishment.
- Financial success or economic innovation
- Leadership in the fields of science, government, religion, the arts, education, or business and professions.
- Philanthropic contribution or voluntary service.
- Any other important contributions to community, state, or nation.
- Serves as an unselfish example of leadership and integrity worthy of emulation by active Jaycees everywhere.
Location
The Jaycees Hall of Leadership is located in The U.S. Junior Chamber Archives and Exhibition Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. An attractive viewing exhibit features biographical data in a permanent display.
A current list of members of the Hall of Leadership is also displayed here on the web site.
Publications
Inductees will be recognized in Jaycees Magazine and The U.S. Jaycees Foundation’s newsletter. News releases will be sent to hometown media as specified by the inductee.
Induction Ceremony
A certificate of honor is presented at the annual Hall of Leadership ceremony held in conjunction with The U.S. Junior Chamber Year-End Meeting. Hall of Leadership inductees or his/her representative, if inductee is deceased, will be expected to attend the ceremony.
Nominations
Inductees will be chosen by a review committee from nominations submitted by any U.S. Jaycees Foundation trustee or consultant, donor, or state/local Junior Chamber President. Nominees may be living or deceased. Qualified nominators may submit more than one nominee.
There is a $300 submission fee, of which $250 will be refunded if the candidate is not selected as an honoree. Submit completed nomination forms by May 10, 2010 to the following address:
The U.S. Jaycees Foundation Hall of Leadership Program
P.O. 3941
Chesterfield, MO 63006
Scholarships
The United States jaycees Foundation in conjunction with the War Memorial Fund offer scholarships to deserving students.