The Power of One

One.  One cause.  One mission.  One person.  Are you the one?

It only takes one person to make an impact on your community.  Have you been the one? Have you been the one to volunteer to chair an existing project that has been struggling?  Have you been the one to develop a new project in your community?  As the country is beginning to recover from the down-turn of the economy this is the perfect time for you to take the next step in your community to show them who the Jaycees are and how we are the most impactful organization your community has. 

Chapters are currently struggling to increase membership and add new projects.  We as the Jaycees need to take the lead in our community and show them what they are missing by not being a member of the Jaycees.  In the last month, think about what you have shown your community.  If someone just moved to your community 30 days ago, what would their impression of the Jaycees be?  Have you done any events, held any membership drives, or had any articles in the media?  If you haven’t, think about why.  Have you been the one to take the initiative to lead a project? 

Sometimes we fall into our comfort zones of doing ‘what we have always done.’  In 2012 think of two ways to be the one.  Not twenty, two.  You don't have to become the next Chapter President (although you may want to think about it, you may be ready!).  Simply look to be the one to take the next step.  If your Chapter needs a chair for a project step up to be the one.  If you have never attended the monthly BINGO project, be the one to volunteer first next month.  

One person can truly impact their community, state, country, and world.  The power of one is so impactful that we sometimes think that ‘someone else’ will be the one.  But why aren’t you the one?  It only takes one to make a ripple a wave. 

Be the one.  Become the change.