Monthly Membership Meetings:

The general public is always welcome!

1st Monday of every month at 6:00 P.M.

At Bennigan's Grill & Tavern
(Inside the Holiday Inn complex)

1005 Perry st., Big Rapids 49307

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Active Participation in the Big Rapids Jaycees
takes place outside the normal work
environment, but has lasting impact on job
performance. What separates the Jaycees from
other professional organizations is the ability
to learn, practice, and refine traits that are
learned and reinforced by professional and
personal skills. Leadership traits are learned
and reinforced by attending programs, chairing
projects, and becoming involved with the
Board of Directors. Our organization has
found active participation to be the most
rewarding and enriching way to gain
professional skills.

Professional Advantages and Benefits:

  • The art of public speaking
  • effective negotiation skills
  • Time management
  • Effective decision making
  • Staff management
  • Sales and marketing
  • Setting priorities and proper project
    management

The 4th of July will be here very soon, and I can’t wait to see the
sky light up with fireworks on Saturday night at dusk at the
Mecosta County Fairgrounds.  But even before the fireworks start
our day will kick off at 11am with the Bike Decorating contest at
Big Rapids Middle School.  All are welcome to attend.  At noon,
the Red, White, Blue & YOU 4th of July parade will start to roll
down Michigan Avenue.  The parade will be led by our 2009
Grand Marshall, John Voelker.  There is still time to sign up for
the parade if you are interested.  Please contact Nick or Melissa
Scheible at
nscheibl@brps.k12.mi.us.

This is going to be a great year for the fireworks, and I have to
take the time out to thank the continuing support from our local
businesses and the members of our community.  

A BIG thanks to our sponsors!
Media Sponsor                          Red Level Sponsors
Big Country 100.9                      Chemical Bank
                                                The Pioneer Group

Finale Sponsor:
Ferris State University
                                          
White Level Sponsors                Blue Level Sponsors
Big Rapids Foot & Ankle           Scott's Body Shop
Yeoman Photography                Little Caesars Pizza Treat
Kerkstra Services                       Holiday Inn
                                              Lerner, Csernai & Fath Financial Group
                                              Bill Scheible State Farm
                                              Isabella Bank
                                              Lake & Lodge Realty

I would also like to thank John Currie and the Fairgrounds
committee for the use of their facilities.  And finally, I have to
thank the continuing support from the Jaycees themselves.  The
time and effort our members put into these events and fundraisers
is amazing.  A big round of applause for them and for making this
event possible.  Let’s just pray for good weather!

See you on the 4th!
Chris Curtis
2009 Big Rapids Jaycees President
Mission:
To provide young people the opportunity to
develop personal and leadership skills through
local community action and organizational
involvement while expanding the Junior Chamber
movement.










Christopher Curtis
President
Chemical Bank
email Chris

Michelle Ramsey
Management VP
Chemical Bank
email Michelle

Melissa Scheible
Community Development VP
St. Mary Schools
email Melissa

Jennifer Fudge
Individual Development VP
American Red Cross
email Jennifer

Nick Scheible
Membership Development VP
Big Rapids Public Schools
email Nick

Jessica Cain
Public Relations
Marketing VP
Big Rapids Radio Network
email Jessica

Erin Diehm
Secretary
Ferris State University
email Erin

Jennifer White - Seymour
Treasurer
Northern Quality Dental, P.C.
email Jennifer
www.BigRapidsJaycees.com
Want to learn more about becoming a Jaycee?
Send an e-mail to
Nick Scheible