The first step in Passport to Leadership is activating your new
members within the first six months of joining the Jaycees. After completing these eight items, a new
member will springboard up to being a 3rd Degree Jaycee! The items the new member must complete are:
1.
Attend 50% of meetings and/or projects conducted
during the first six months of membership.
2.
Recite Jaycee Creed.
3.
Participate in competition or competition
training program.
4.
Recruit at least one new member.
5.
Serves as an active member on a project.
6.
Attend a new member orientation.
7.
Lead Chapter in Pledge of Allegiance or Jaycee
Creed.
8.
Write a CPG on a new project.
The Passport to
Leadership form that both the new member and Chapter President must sign and
date can be found at: http://www.jci.cc/controlpanel/documents/P2L%20New%20Member%20Form.pdf. Once completed, Chapter’s can submit the
forms for Parade points to texasjuniorchamber@gmail.com. Each new member who completes the Springboard
will earn their Chapter 15 points for Parade.
But what if you have never done Passport and have been a
member for more than six months?
Individuals who are outside of their six month window must complete each
Degree separately. Meaning, you cannot ‘springboard’
to being a 3rd Degree Jaycee by completing the above eight
items. You must complete all
requirements for each Degree separately.
A breakdown for each Degree can be found at: http://www.jci.cc/local/info/usa/ourlibrary.
If you have been a member and look at the list and say, ‘I’ve
already done that!’ The U.S. Jaycees are
allowing you to go back as far as 2011 and have it count towards your
Degree. If you completed an item prior
to 2011, then you will have to complete that particular item again. It’s just a great way to keep you on your
toes and make sure you are also receiving the full Jaycee experience even if
you have been a Jaycee for many years!
There are three phases that encompass the ten degrees of
being a Jaycee: Involvement, Experience
and Leadership. By having your members
complete each Degree and phase, you are showing them all aspects of being a
Jaycee and activating them as a member of this great organization. Chapters
will earn 15 points for each member who advances one Degree for Parade. 20 points will be awarded in Parade for each
individual who achieves the ultimate of becoming a 10th Degree
Jaycee.
If you have questions regarding Passport to Leadership,
please contact us at texasjuniorchamber@gmail.com.
