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The major project was a massive clothing drive. Many Red Cross, service clubs, American Legion, PTA, Churches, and the Boy Scouts worked under the leadership of the Fargo Junior Chamber of Commerce. The project was most successful as it clothed thousands of needy people. |
| 1935 |
This spring, the Junior Chamber of Commerce undertook a swimming pool and athletic field project for which they raised $45,000. Later that year the Chapter received national recognition for this project. |
| 1936 |
Several projects were run dealing with conservation of wildlife. |
| 1937 |
Traffic safety programs were the major emphasis. |
| 1939 |
Construction of the Island Park swimming pool is begun. The Chapter provided manpower for the city elections.
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| 1940 |
The swimming pool at Island Park becomes a reality. |
| 1941 |
Engaged in National Emergency problems. The draft took some members. |
| 1942 |
Jack Frost Winter Carnival project commenced. |
| 1943 |
Ten year anniversary of the Chapter. |
| 1944 |
The year of "Broadway Shows" fund raising.
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| 1945 |
Winter sporting events projects and supervision of play areas for children were among the Chapter activities. The war is over. |
| 1947 |
Junior Chamber membership reaches its high peak of 383 members.
Throughout the next few years, many projects were undertaken and leaders developed. Then came the Korean conflict and again some of the membership were called to serve their country. It seems that the many trials and tribulations of the 1950's met with success through the dedication and determination of the Chapter members.
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| 1954 |
In the fall of 1954 a group of Jaycee wives met in the Blue Room of the Powers Hotel with the purpose of organizing a Fargo Jayceettes Chapter.
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| 1955 |
North Dakota Jayceettes were first organized. |
| 1956 |
In January, Fargo, along with nine other cities received its Jayceette charter. Ann Candor served as the charter president.
In the 1960's the Chapter was active in assisting the state in many new Chapter extensions and the "Show Boat on the Red" was a famous summer project in the mid 60's.
Our own Gib Bromenschenkel and Curt Peterson were elected as State Presidents during the years of 1966-67 and 1967-68, respectively.
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| 1968 |
On June 28, by amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, the Fargo Junior Chamber of Commerce becomes the Fargo Jaycees. |
| 1969 |
The assistance of Jaycees in Fargo flood control is a crucial source of manpower and support. |
| 1970 |
Although adopted in 1969, the 1970 state winner of Project of the Year was the US Jaycee Flag, designed by Jim Kapitan of the Fargo Jaycees.
The Fargo Chapter was admitted as a Metropolitan Chapter at the 50th Annual meeting of the US Jaycees in St. Louis.
The president of the Fargo Jaycees, James C. Kapitan, was elected as president of the US Jaycees HUB CLUB.
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| 1971 |
Fargo member Jerry Schutz became State President of the North Dakota Jaycees.
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| 1972 |
The Fargo Jaycees host the State Jaycee Convention. |
| 1973 |
The chapter sponsors a $10,000 Dance Marathon for charities. |
| 1974 |
The Fargo Jaycee BB Gun Team wins the state meet and goes to the International Shoot in Clarksville, Tennessee. Randy and Chelly Johnson were selected as Couple of the Year for State.
The National Jayceettes were formed in San Diego, CA.
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| 1975 |
Fargo is the number 1 chapter in the North Dakota Jaycee Parade of Chapters, for the first time ever under the leadership of Bob Alexander.
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| 1976 |
The Fargo Jaycees help America celebrate its 200th birthday by conducting programs in patriotism and governmental affairs. |
| 1977 |
The Chapter begins the process of reemphasizing leadership development through its individual development programming.
The "Gold Chip" was awarded for five consecutive years of growth.
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| 1978 |
Fargo Jaycee fund raising is highlighted with the first of its annual spaghetti dinners and in its sponsorship of a rock concert.
The sixth consecutive "Gold Chip" is awarded to the chapter.
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| 1979 |
The LPGA-Oxbow Pro-Am Golf Tournament is sponsored by the Jaycees with a massive manpower effort. |
| 1980 |
Membership is increased to 225 members and management of the Chapter is solidified with the addition of an Executive Vice President office. |
| 1981 |
Fargo hosts the State Jaycee Convention and is recognized as one of the outstanding chapters of the year in North Dakota. Preparations are begun for the 50th year celebration.
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| 1982 |
In lieu of the Fargo Jaycee's 50th Anniversary, chapter fundraising efforts put the chapter "in the black" for the first time in recent memory. The BB Gun Team participates at the International Shoot in Clarksville, TN. A "mammoth" membership recruitment drive, an international exchange with the Winnipeg Jaycees and an "All Jaycee" reunion which concluded with the March 1983 birthday party. The chapter once again hosted the State Jaycee Convention in May of 1983. |
| 1983 |
The Haunted House project was run for the first time. Pioneer Awards were presented for the first time. The Chapter took all awards for CPG's and Vice Presidential books. The Jayceettes voted to adopt the Jaycee Women as their official name.
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| 1984 |
August 16, 1984, during a special meeting of the United States Jaycees, the membership voted to expand their membership to include women ages 18-35 as full voting members. |
| 1987 |
In June of 1987 a vote revised the Jaycee age limits to 21-39, expanding Jaycee opportunities to even more people.
Fargo's first female president, Minette McManus, leads the chapter in such projects as: Special Olympics, Torch Run for the Prairie Rose Games, Easter Egg Hunt, and taking a bus load of underprivileged children to the State Fair in Minot.
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| 1988 |
Canoe trip project started meeting with great success. Shooters Education project was brought back as a major chapter project.
Our own Mark Tolzin is State President.
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| 1989 |
Membership rises to 225. Mary Roos and Tim Sharp are the first single parent family to place in the state Family of the Year competition. Chapter dominates regional competition winning twelve of fourteen major awards and goes on to have many winners at state. Picnic in the park proved to be an evening of fun for all. |
| 1990 |
National Organization votes to change the name back to Junior Chamber of Commerce. Leo O'Brien memorial set in place with the interest used to fund year end awards. IBM donates personal computer and printer. Chapter hosts State Convention. Brian and Julie Vculek are National Outstanding Young Farmer winners.
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| 1991 |
Over 70 projects were run including a very successful Haunted House for MDA and over 500 people received gifts as a result of the Christmas Shopping Tour project. Over 2500 people attended the Easter Egg Hunt/Parade. The Chapter hosted a Gubernatorial Forum for candidates running for Governor.
Over $50,000 was raised in the community development area. Jaycee Week was selected as the state Project of the Year. The Don and Mary Roos Family wins the state Family of the Year.
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| 1992 |
Christmas Shopping Tour raises $8,700 and gives over 1200 gifts to the underprivileged and earns state Project of the Year award.
Julie Dondoneau represented the State in Speak Up at TOYA. Carol Stillwell represented the State in Write Up at the National Convention in Greesboro, North Carolina.
Haunted House CPG takes 2nd Place at Nationals in the Management Development area.
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| 1993 |
David Pelzer, child abuse survivor and author of the Pulitzer nominated book A Child Called It, impacts over 200,000 people in speaking engagements and media presentations. The project is recognized as State Project of the Year.
Carson and Barnes Circus is brought to town. Chairpersons and Vice President's rode elephants bareback in the parade under the Big Top.
Tim Flakoll becomes the first North Dakotan to win the national John H. Armbruster Award.
Fargo Jaycees develop and sponsor the Mark Tolzin Award which annually recognizes the State Project of the Year.
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| 1994 |
A successful Haunted House project involves over 75 members and earns State Project of the Year Award.
The "Great Jaycee Reunion" was held to celebrate the US Jaycees 75th Anniversary.
A donation from the Fargo Jaycees helps to finance a Cancer Research Study at NDSU.
Mary Braun represented the State at TOYA in Speak Up and placed 1st at the Year end State Convention.
The Lori Christensen Hope and Courage Award is established.
Blue Chip status was achieved this year for our chapter.
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| 1995 |
Haunted House raised a record amount of over $10,000 and earned Local Project of the Year. It marked the first year partnership with Bonanzaville, USA in West Fargo for the location of the Haunted House.
David Pelzer, a child abuse survivor and nationally known speaker gave an Open Forum at the Doublewood Inn in Fargo to the public.
Minnesota Vikings Charity Basketball Game was held which helped raise over $10,000. Donations were made to Make-A-Wish of North Dakota, Youthworks
(local runaway prevention program), and David Pelzer.
Individual Development area was a very intricate part of the year with many projects taking place including an activity at most every meeting.
Blue Chip status was achieved this year for our chapter.
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| 1996 |
Fargo takes 1st place in Parade of Chapters at year end. The first time in almost 20 years. Fargo Chapter also received at State Convention the Giessenbier Memorial award for Outstanding Chapter Programming.
The Don Walter Memorial Award was received at State for the Roadrunner Chapter of the Year with 39 visitations and 44,604 miles.
Achieved Blue Chip Status for our chapter year.
Paulette Barglof represented the State at TOYA in Write Up and placed in the top 10.
Karen Kingsley placed first in the state JC Jargon competition and represented North Dakota at the National Convention in Des Moines, IA.
Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesberg extension completed with 42 charter members.
The Easter Egg Hunt, a new project for the chapter, was a very successful for first time project.
Dan Michaels, our candidate for Five Outstanding Young North Dakotans, was awarded as one of the Five Outstanding North Dakotans at state competition.
Chairman's Planning Guide for Holiday Party placed at the National Convention.
Fargo Jaycees joined in the flood fight helping out the community and fellow Jaycees. 1997 was a record year for snow and a recorded as the 100 year flood.
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| 1997 |
Fargo takes 1st place in Parade of Chapters at year end for the second year in a row. Fargo also received at State Convention the Giessenbier Memorial award for Outstanding Chapter Programming.
The Don Walter Memorial Award was received at State for the Roadrunner Chapter of the Year with 50 visitations and 23,828 miles. Achieved Blue Chip Status for our chapter year.
Bob Gulsvig represented the State at TOYA in Speak Up. Paulette Barglof participated at TOYA as a judge for the Write Up competition. Lorie Roesler placed first in the state JC Jeopardy competition and represented North Dakota at the National Convention in Las Vegas. Peggy Akers placed first in the state Speak-Up competition and represented North Dakota at the National Convention in Las Vegas. Bob Gulsvig was awarded the William C. Brownfield award and will represent North Dakota in Las Vegas at the national convention.
Moorhead extension was completed in November with 21 charter members.
Tony Grindberg and Patrick Atkinson, our candidates for Five Outstanding Young North Dakotans, were both awarded as a Five Outstanding Young North Dakotan at winter boards.
The Distinguished Service Banquet (DSA) was brought back as an annual event. This successful project recognized many outstanding young community leaders.
Fargo Jaycees became a Metro Chapter by recruiting and maintaining a membership base of 150+. Ending the year with 160 members.
Angie Jelinek served as the ND Jaycees 63rd State President.
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| 1998 |
At the National Convention the Jaycee year changed to January through December.
Fargo takes 3rd place in Parade of Chapters at year-end. Fargo also received, at State Convention, the Giessenbier Memorial Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Chapter Programming.
The Don Walter Memorial Award was received at State for the Roadrunner Chapter of the Year with 8,099 miles and 19 visitations.
Tricia Lien placed 1st at the fall boards in write-up. Victoria Knudson placed 1st at year-end convention in Speak-up and 3rd place in First Timers. Karen Kingsley was runner-up at state year-end convention in Armbruster.
Melanie Shaw received the DeWayne Koble Memorial Award at the state year-end convention. Angie Jelinek received R. Bradley Trafton Award Nominee, Elmer "Buck" Worthington Memorial Award, Statewide Project Award Nominee.
The Haunted House had record earnings of over $16,000.
Lifetime memberships were awarded to Loyal Opsahl and Mary and Don Roos.
Fargo Chapter CPG representing North Dakota at the Nationals include: Haunted House, Chapter Handbook, Year End Banquet, Hot Dog Taste Test, and Bachelor Auction.
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| 1999 |
Fargo Chapter held 1st Place in the Parade of Chapters all year.
Fargo swept the Roadrunner awards; Don Walter Memorial for Roadrunner Chapter of the Year, DeWayne Koble Memorial went to Angie Jelinek for Roadrunner of the Year, and the largest visitation. Received the Paul Heinrich Memorial for the Chapter with best relations.
Sharon Mazaheri represented Fargo well at the FOYND competition by being selected one of the 5 finalists.
We had many competitors at the conventions this year and many winners. The 1st place winners include; John Fisher-Brownfield, Victoria Knudosn-Speak-up, Kriss Burns-Write-up, and Karen Kingsley-JC Jeopardy.
Distinguished Service Awards Banquet more than doubled the number of attendees and was very well received by the public.
Tri-City Volleyball Tournament grew tremendously over last year in such areas as; double the number of teams, 21 Jaycees volunteering, and $750 raised for community causes.
Our own Angie Jelinek served as National Vice President for the US Jaycees.
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| 2000 |
The Fargo Jaycees held on to 1st place the entire year. The Fargo Chapter received 1st Place in 4 out of the 5 Areas of Opportunity. We also received the Giessenbier Memorial Award for Outstanding Chapter Programming and were the Sweepstakes winner. The Fargo Chapter achieved Blue Chip status!
John Fischer received the Seiji Horiuchi Award at National Convention in Chattanooga, TN for Outstanding Program Managers, for his work for "Seatbelts on School Buses" for 1999.
National Competitors at the T.O.Y.A. in Washington, DC included Tiffany Carlson, Write -up, Tammy Wangler, J.C. Jeopardy and Victoria Chambers, Speak-up. Victoria placed in the top 10 in the Nation in Speak -up!
Michelle Turnberg from KXJB Channel 4 was our FOYND candidate for 2000.
The 17th Annual Jaycees Haunted House was held in a new location this year at the White House in Kragness. It brought in $16,000 for the chapter and received "Project of the Year" overall.
Lifetime Memberships were bestowed upon Angie Jelinek and Mike Rieckman.
John Fischer competed for the National Armbruster award at the National Convention in Dayton, Ohio. Kriss Burns, Chapter President, received the Bob Erlanson Memorial Award and competed for the Charles E. Kulp Award at Nationals. She was also a Judge.
National President John Prozinski, was our Honored Guest and Keynote Speaker at our Year -end Banquet, which was held at the White House in Kragness.
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| 2001 |
The Fargo Jaycees placed 1st in the State Parade of Chapters and received the Henry Geissenbier Memorial Award for Outstanding Chapter Programming. In addition, we placed 1st in all 5 Areas of Opportunity. The Don Walter Memorial Award, Road Runner Chapter of the Year, was ours as well having over 8,000 Roadrunner Miles completing 36 visitations. We also received the Paul Heinrich Memorial Award for the best record in inter-club relations. Barb Gehrtz received the Lori Christianson Award.
Donations given out : $2000 to Roger Maris Cancer Center, $2750 to Junior Chamber Mission Inn (now the Junior Chamber Family Aids Network), and $4500 to the Red River Valley Zoo.
Michael Chambers received one of the Outstanding Young North Dakotan Awards. Laura Granger was 1st timer winner at yearend convention.
Lance Akers received Lifetime membership.
At Nationals in Tulsa, OK, held in Feb. of 2002, Lance and Peggy Akers place 2nd in the National Mungenast, Family of the Year, competition. Tammy Wangler was a top ten finalist for Armbruster and Jody Kulzer was a top ten finalist for JC Jeopardy.
The worst terrorist attack in US history occurred on September 11, 2001 with the World Trade Center towers being destroyed and one side of the Pentagon. Fargo Jaycees raised funds and donated blood for the New York City relief effort.
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| 2002 |
The Fargo Jaycees placed 2nd in the State Parade of Chapters.
The Jaycees ran 97 projects during the year including events with North Dakota and Minnesota Chapters. Two restarted projects included A Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction and an Easter Carnival.
Duane Ohm received a Roughrider at the Spring Convention, which the chapter hosted. Paul Sather received the James Black Award at the year-end Banquet.
Craig Olson placed 1st in the State for Speak-up, Duane Ohm and Family placed 1st in the state for Family of the year. They will go onto Nationals in March 2003. Deb Dockter was a judge at Nationals.
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| 2003 |
The Fargo chapter was lead by 4 Vice Presidents following a President-by-Committee approach. The Vice Presidents included Brad Cadwell, Alanna Fink, Craig Olson and Amy Renelt. Under their leadership, the
Fargo chapter finished at #1 in the North Dakota parade of chapters.
The Fargo chapter celebrated our 70th anniversary with a picnic at Lindenwood Park. About 75 current and former Jaycees attended this event.
Kriss Burns competed in Write Up in Anaheim were she placed in the top 6. Tracey Bostick represents the State at Nationals in March 2004 in the Write-up Competition. She placed in the top 8. Tracey also represented the state in Brownfield competition.
The 'Service to Humanity' award was inaugurated as a local award to a former Jaycee who is no longer within the Jaycee eligibility age but continues to support local chapter activities and programming.
Loyal Opsahl was the first recipient of this award.
The Haunted House moved back to Fargo.
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| 2004 |
The Fargo Jaycees successfully held onto the 1st place in the state parade of chapters all year and then went on to place 6th in the National Parade of Chapters for the year.
On July 1st the Fargo Jaycees stepped in to save the annual Veterans Day Parade held on July 4th. The organizers need to have insurance coverage so they held the parade under the Fargo Jaycees insurance. This project has been voted and approved to become an annual event.
The Chapter achieved Blue Chip Status while also completing extensions in Kindred and Hillsboro. The Fargo Chapter had continued growth in 9 of 12 months.
Peggy Akers received a Senatorship and Steve Parsons received a Roughrider. Both given for their longtime service to the chapter.
President Lance Akers received both the State Erlandson and National Kulp awards for Outstanding Chapter President. He was also selected to represent the United States at San Palo, Brazil at the Area C convention for Junior Chamber International's World Best President Award. Angie Jelinek received the R. Bradley Trafton award at nationals.
The Fargo Jaycees launched an aggressive Public Relations campaign throughout the year, which resulted in 2 ½ hours of radio and TV time. In addition, over 23 articles were written about the chapter in the area newspapers.
Winners at the year-end State convention included: Largest Chapter Visitation, Don Walter Memorial Award (Roadrunner Chapter), DeWayne Koble Memorial Award (Roadrunner of the Year)-Christina Murry, Giessenbier Awards (Outstanding Chapter Programming), Mark Tolzin Bronze Award (Spring into Summer), Lee Cutler Memorial award (Outstanding District Director) Brad Cadwell, and Outstanding Program Manager- Angie Jelinek.
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| 2005 |
Chapter establishes relationships with the March of Dimes through their Bowls for Babies fund-raiser, with RDO through their Caters Taters for Charity, and with Churches United for the Homeless in Moorhead through our new Feed the Homeless project. Both Bowls for Babies and Feed the Homeless projects win state awards.
Chapter president Tracey Bostick wins state President of the Month for October. Brad Cadwell receives the Pioneer Award. Peggy Akers receives a Lifetime membership. Lance Akers receives an Ambassadorship.
Chapter conducts Elderly Bingo at Elim Care Center twice per month all year. Chairperson Amanda Bostick wins state Jaycee of the Month for October.
Chapter conducts 50th annual Christmas Shopping Tour with record attendance of children.
Casino Nights wins local Project of the Year and state Project of the Month for December.
Local member John Fischer serves as state president.
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| 2006 |
2006 Chapter President Craig Olson was chosen to represent the state at the National President's Summit. The chapter ended the year as #3 in the parade of chapters.
We did over 1000 hours of service to the community. The Chapter helped raise $10,000 for the Carlson twins. The twins were conjoined and successfully separated. The Chapter conducted its first annual Community Halloween in place of their Haunted House. The Chapter participated in the national TV series, Home Improvement Extreme Make-Over in Minot , ND. Sandbox Sales had it's most successful year ever, raising more than $4000 for the chapter. We also had a Mayoral Debate, the 51st Annual Christmas Shopping Tour, Stuff a Trck for the Great Plains Food Bank which yielded 5 tons of food, and helped with Churches United Meals for the Homeless.
The chapter began the year with 45 members and increased their membership by 20 by year-end.
Chapter President Craig Olson received the ND Jaycees Roughrider award. John Fischer received an US Jaycee Ambassador, and Greg Lague received both the Pioneer and Lifetime Awards.
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| 2007 |
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| 2008 |
75th Anniversity of the chapter. |
| 2009 |
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| 2010 |
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