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Letters to Santa

HO! HO! HO!

Who: Children of all ages

What: Letters to Santa

When: Must be Mailed by December 1st
(Please include a self addressed stamped envelope)

Where: Santa Claus, P.O. Box 1025 ,
Frankfort , KY 40602-1025

Parents,
Wouldn't your child be thrilled to receive a personalized letter from Santa Claus this year? All you have to do is have your children send a letter to Santa at his workshop address above, including their name, age, and favorite toys or activities, so santa can personalize his letter back to them. Please remember to include a self addressed stamped envelope and mail by December 1st, so Santa will have plenty of time to get their letter written and will know where to mail his letter so that they receive it before Christmas! He's already looking forward to hearing from the little angels and writing each one of them back!!

58th Annual Christmas Parade, Dec 2nd

It is time for the 58th Annual Frankfort Jaycees Christmas Parade! This is a holiday tradition that we are proud to coordinate again this year with our parade sponsor, American Founders Bank. Together, we look forward to ringing in the 2006 holiday season.

We're also going to be needing for volunteers to help with parade line-up and of course the clown-costumed candy throwers. Volunteers will need to be available from 4:30 p.m. until at least 7 p.m. on that Saturday. Please consider helping with this holiday tradition!!

Because the Christmas season brings about memories of hearth and home, this year's parade theme is Home for the Holidays. We know the parade participants will create wonderful floats that are reminiscent of what Home for the Holidays means to them.

If you have any other questions, questions, please feel free to contact Nakeyae Street at (502) 227-4202 or Laura Sudduth at (502) 227-5047.

Download the Parade Application here.

Vampire Blood Drive

I just wanted to let you all know of the upcoming "Vampire Blood Drive" the Frankfort Jaycees are hosting. It will be this Sunday, October 29th from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. on St. Clair Mall. The American Red Cross goal is 25 donors. Our goal is only 20.

The Florida Jaycees have sent a challenge that if we can get 26 donors, they will also donate $5 per donor to the American Red Cross! (Which stemmed from an ARC employee being a member of the Florida Jaycees, but has transferred to Louisville.)

The first 20 donors will also get a coupon for a free appetizer at a local restaurant. We have 3 donors committed so far. If anyone is willing to donate their blood for a good cause, please let me know, so I can know how many to expect on the 29th. Just think, it could be you or your loved ones that needs the blood next! You never know what your future holds!

Thanks! Dawn Woods dolfun6571@yahoo.com

Capital Rally Postponed

Due to the volume of rain received over the last 24 hours - with no end in sight - the Capitol Rally HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We currently do not have an alternate date planned for the event, but will keep you posted if an opportunity presents itself.

Thank you!!
Laura

2nd Trimester Awards

Congratualtions! The following are awards that were given out at the 2nd Trimester All-State Convention in Bowling Green, Sept 16, 2006.

• Jaycee of the Trimester: Laura Sudduth
• State Appointed Officer of the Trimester: Nakeyae Street
• Speak-Up: Nakeyae Street
• Parade of Chapters: 3rd Place - Frankfort
• Top Project Impact - Membership Area: Freaki Tiki Parti (congratulations)
• Top Project Impact - Public Relations Area: Beer Booth
• Top Project Impact - Individual Development Area: Self Defense Seminar
• Top Project Impact - Community Development Area: River Run
• Outstanding Chapter Programming - Business/Governmental Affairs
• Outstanding Chapter Programming - Community Development Area
• Jayteens Project of the Trimester - Benefit Concert

2006 Haunted House Update

The Haunted House is starting to take shape. It's looking good down there. Brandon and Nathan need help with construction though. There is plenty to be done and don't worry if you don't have any construction skills. We always need help with taking out the trash, sweeping, cleaning up props, etc.

Other committee's have been hard at work too. Contact Kristi Hoover, fairykisses0219 at yahoo.com, to help with sponsorships, or Jeff Hayden, jhayden at kheaa.com to help with the marketing efforts.

Check out the Haunted House's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/frankfortjchauntedhouse

Capital Rally, Sept 23

The Capital Rally has become a Frankfort tradition during election years.

It's traditionally been held in late September - and has been hosted by the City of Frankfort for the past few events....but since it could be considered a potential conflict of interest for city government to be hosting an event where there are city candidates, there's been a changing of the guard this year.

The Capital Rally is now being hosted by the Frankfort Jaycees - and what a GREAT opportunity this is for us!!

This year's Capital Rally will be held on Saturday, September 23.

If you're interested in helping with this event - let me know. We're needing people to help with public relations (ads, fliers, PSA's, etc.), coordinating exhibit space, event set-up/strike, etc.

Come on out... even if it's just to find out more information. Your ideas and feedback are needed and wanted. This is OUR event now... let's make it one of Kentucky's premier political rallies this year!

Laura Sudduth
Cell: 229-9136
LauraSudduth at bellsouth.net

June Meeting Rescheduled

I would like to change the general membership meeting to Thursday, June 22nd. We will be having training that night for Rumble. I'm sorry for the change but I will be on the road Tuesday.

Before the meeting, there will be Jaycees Happy Hour at the Dragon from 5:45-6:45. Wear a Jaycees t-shirt or bring something "Jaycees" and get $1.00 drafts.

Thanks,
Pres. Mark

Frankfort Expo June 1-3

The Frankfort Expo, one of our first big money makers of the year is just around the corner. It requires a great deal of man/woman power as well a Jayteen power. Rob Faesy is chairperson of the beer booth and Nate Hedger is chairperson of the food booth. Both currently have schedules.
You can schedule with Rob at 607-0303 or his cell is 330-2036. Nate Hedger can be reached at 229-9891.
I would like to see as much participation as possible. When we are short handed, it makes for a long day for a few people. If you can jump in and help, please give one of these gentlemen a call.

Thanks,
Mark

River Run Update

The River Run is set for Saturday, July 22nd. This is an all day event with a very rewarding/ fun-filled evening. I am looking for volunteers for that day to man the stops/regestration, food table, etc.

If you did not sign up at the last chapter meeting and would like to participate, please email me your name and # at amybogart at hotmail.com.

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration,
Amy Bogart-Wilhoite

Jaycee Challenge
As some of you already know our own Jeff Hayden is competing in the national JC Challenge program, a mix between Survivor, Amazing Race and Fear Factor.

Please check out the website, www.jcchallenge.org, and sign the guestbook in support of Jeff.

Good luck Jeff!

Teddies 4 Trauma Update!
There are now drop boxes at the following additional locations:

• Lexington CCU Branch

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month - In honor of this, the Frankfort Jaycees are gathering teddy bears to donate to the local Police Departments, Fire and EMS Stations to be given to children in times of emergencies. You can drop off your donations at any of the following locations through the end of April:

• Capitol Annex - Lobby
• CHR Building - Lobby
• Wal-Mart - Optometrist office
• Hair Etc. - Teton Trail
• Any CCU Branch (Frankfort)

New Board Positions
At February's general membership meeting, we had an officer's position open. The position is the Community ID Vice president. Dawn Woods will be overseeing this position until we have open nominations and elections at our next meeting (3/21). Dawn will do well. Hopefully she will pursue this position for the year!
I have appointed Jeff Hayden as our new State Director. Welcome to the Board Jeff!
Thanks, Mark

Let's Go Tubing!
On Saturday, February 25th we'll be trying out our skills on the snowy 750' long tube runs of Perfect North in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This is an EXCELLENT group activity, so we encourage everyone to come out!
Please RSVP ASAP to Laura at 227-5047 or via email at LauraSudduth@hotmail.com or by February 20th so we can get the best possible rate! Flier
Perfect North Website

Freezin' for a Reason
In the great tradition established by Scott Blackburn and Nate Tice in 2004, we had 14 go up,
and 8 actually jumped. We raised nearly $700.00. It's always good to see this group come together for a good cause. I'm sure that Special Olympics appreciate your efforts. As always... JOB WELL DONE!
Check out photos online or at Cincinnati Photography (enter password Polar, photos 581-600).

Year-End All State, January 27-29
The Year-End Meeting of the Kentucky Jaycees will be held January 27-29 at the I-64 Holiday Inn in Louisville. There will be an Open Forum held Friday night, 7pm with 2006 President-Elect, Lisa Raterman, and 2005 President, Pam Millay. Come have your say. Also Local Officer Training School (LOTS) will be held on Saturday. Room rate is $79/night. Download registration form.

Year-End Banquet
The Year-End Banquet and 2006 Officer Installation will take place on Monday, December 19th at the Buffalo Trace Distillery Clubhouse. Whether or not you plan to attend, please respond by Friday, December 16th to Paula at 352-1538 or Laura at 227-5047. Download invitation.

Holiday Toy Drive
We are holding a toy drive again this year. This was a new project last year and was a great success. Toys may be dropped off at the following locations: Hair ETC., Cooter Browns, The Dragon, and all Kings Center locations. Donations are accepted through December 15th. Distribution will most likely take place on December 17th at the Kings Center. Contact Mark Hoover with any questions.

Stewart Home Christmas Party
It has been brought to my attention that there are some questions as to whether we are still hosting the Stewart Home Dance... YES, WE ARE! It will be this Thursday, December 1st, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. (at Stewart Home). Mark Hoover has graciously agreed to DJ the dance, while Brandon Fisher also, very graciously, agreed to show up as Santa Claus for the kids. Stella said that Mark could arrive as early as 5 to set up and everyone else attending should be there by 5:30. We are bringing apple cider and sugar free cookies, along with pretzels and plastic cups. If anyone would like to purchase any of these supplies (of course you'll get reimbursed by the chapter), please call me first, because we have a budget and I'll know what has already been purchased and what is still needed.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email me, dolfun6571 at yahoo.com, or call me at 502-594-7314. I look forward to seeing several faces there to have a great time, but more importantly, to share a great time with these kids!!

57th Frankfort Jaycees Christmas Parade
The theme for the 57th Frankfort Jaycees Christmas Parade is "All I Want for Christmas...". Entry forms may be found here, or picked up at the Chamber office. Entrys are due by November 30, 2005, and the parade will take place Monday, December 5, 2005 at 7pm.
The route will be the same as last year, beginning at the Capital, down Capital Ave turning left W. Main St. and then right onto Wilkinson, ending at the Farmer's Market.
Please contact Erin Isvik, 502-871-4596 or email christmasparade@frankfortjaycees.com for more information.

Update from Boston!
Guess what!? Frankfort Jaycees have talent! Congratulations to both Mark Hoover & Laura Sudduth, who did an awesome job during the Jaycee Idol Finals Friday night in Boston. And a HUGE Congratulations to Mark Hoover who was Runner-up. Mark & Laura we are so PROUD of you!
In other Boston news, the Frankfort Jaycees are ranked #17 in the Nation in a six-way tie. We also had several members recognized as top performers by Dr. Julie!

Jaycee Idol Finalists
Congratulations to Mark Hoover, and Laura Sudduth, who were named as 2 of the 10 finalists for the US Jaycees Jaycee Idol competition. They will be competing in Boston at the 85th Annual Meeting of the US Jaycees. Wish these 2 awesome competitors luck as the try to bring the title of "Jaycee Idol" home to Frankfort!

Haunted House Committee
"The Rancid Remix" construction is in full swing at The Underground on St. Clair Mall (under Judd's Office Supplies). This is our biggest project of the year if fast approaching and we will be constructing and getting the haunted house ready for operation. The dates of the HH are as follows: Oct. 1, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and of course 31st. Questions? Contact: Brandon Fisher (bfisher@ohiamerica.com)

Frankfort Jaycees Family Picnic, August 20, 2005
All past, current and potential Jaycees and their families are welcome to join us for the Frankfort Jaycees Family Picnic on Saturday, August 20, 2005

The picnic will be held from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Juniper Hills Park in the Jack Williams Pavilion. Lunch is at 12 noon - burgers, hot dogs, chips and soda provided.

The following activities are available: Tennis Courts, Volleyball, Playground, and Cornhole Swimming Pool - noon-7 p.m., $2 admission per person Golf - 7 a.m.-dark, 18 holes/cart $25, 18 holes/walk $22, 9 holes/walk $10

Gettin' Down at the Underground
Later on, come out for some grown-up fun! Great music - Great spirits - Great fun Great opportunity to get to know the Frankfort Jaycees!

8 p.m. - ??? "The Underground" (under Judd's Office Supplies) St. Clair Mall

Invite your friends, co-workers and family members who are between the ages of 21 and 40 to come out to meet the Frankfort Jaycees and learn about membership opportunities.

For membership information, contact Laura at 227-5047 or 229-9136.

Frankfort recognized as #2 Chapter in the State
At the 1st Trimester convention, hosted by the Frankfort Jaycees, the chapter was recognized as the #2 Chapter in the Parade of Chapters. Frankfort and it's members also won the following awards:

• #2 Parade of Chapters
• #1 Parade of Projects - New Year's Eve Party, Susan Payton
• #5 Parade of Projects - National Growth Week
• Best Website
• Outstanding State Officer (Dawn Woods, Region 6 Director)
• CPG Award....Overall Impact (membership)- National Growth Week (Laura Sudduth)
• CPG Technical Project Chairman - Susan Payton, NYE Party
• CPG Technical Project Chairman - Mark Hoover, Weiner Social
• Top Project Chairman Impact Pop Div. 5-9 (membership)--Spring Fling (Laura Sudduth)
• Top Project Chairman Impact Pop Div. 5-9 (community)--NYE Party (Susan Payton)
• Chapter Programming Award--Community
• Chapter Programming Award--Public Relations
• Chapter Programming Award--Management
• Outstanding Local Chapter President - Paula Hernandez
• Top Chapter Vice President - Erin Isvik, Management
• Top Local Director - Mark Hoover, Social Director
• Top State Directors - Chester Priest
• Jaycee of the Trimester - Dawn Woods
• Jayteen Chapter of the Trimester
• Jayteen Project of the Trimester (Operation Freedom Skate)

New Member Orientation
There will be a new member orientaion held on Tuesday, July 12, 7pm in the upstairs at The Dragon. All members who have never attended a new member orienation or just want to learn more about the Jaycees are welcome.

KARAOKE ANYONE?? After the new member orientation on Tuesday night, join in for Karaoke on the deck with DJ Paul. Karaoke contest - $100 prize - for crowd favorite. It's always fun - and it'll be nice to have a great Jaycee crowd at The Dragon.

If you have any questions contact Laura Sudduth, 502-227-5047.

Rumble on the River Softball Tournament
It's official. The Frankfort Jaycees are hosting a Men's Divisions C, D & E NSA World Series Qualifier Softball Tournament at Capital View Park July 9-10, 2005. Please see www.kysoftball.com for more details. There will be a Home Run Derby Friday, July 8 at 8 pm on the lower fields at Capital View Park. The Home Run Derby is open to the general public.

We have lots of room for anyone who would like to help. We need concession workers, people to take money at the gate and scorekeepers.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact Mark Hoover, 502-803-0386 or Erin Isvik, 502-871-4596.

May is National Foster Care Month
Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? In honor of this, the Frankfort Jayteens, with the support of the Frankfort Jaycees, are running "Luggage 4 Love", a luggage drive to collect gently used suitcases, duffel, tote and garment bags, backpacks and plastic storage bins. We will be donating the luggage to Social Services to disperse to kids in foster care, who generally don't have anything to move their belongings in.

Do you realize that some young kids and teenagers have lived in more homes & families than you've ever lived as an adult? Sometimes foster kids have to move 5-6 times in one school year. Can you imagine how that would feel? Please dig into your closets, storage barns and wherever you push things to the side and find it in your hearts to donate your long lost luggage to make your trash someone else's treasure!

Remember, "LUGGAGE 4 LOVE" will support kids in foster care right here in your community. "Luggage 4 Love" will be an ongoing event with several drop off points across the community between May and July 16th. (Skatorama, Dr. Paula Hernandez' Optometry office located within the Frankfort Wal-Mart, Hair Etc. @ 698 Teton Trail and Faesy III Tax Professionals located @ Mero St across from the new State Department of Transportation building). We will have one large drop off point on July 16th (location is still to be determined) where you can also drive by and donate as much as you would like to your friendly Frankfort Jayteens for this good cause.

For more information, please call 502-594-7314 or check out our website at www.frankfortjaycees.com. Thank you in advance for your generous support and helping the Frankfort Jayteens and Jaycees prove that "...SERVICE TO HUMANITY IS THE BEST WORK OF LIFE"!!

Mayor Issues Proclamation
On Tuesday, April 19 , at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, Mayor Bill May will issue a proclamation naming this week as "Frankfort Jaycee Week" in the community. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a shout!
Laura Sudduth Home - 227-5047

The Frankfort Jaycees will be celebrating Jaycee Week April 17-23
Several different activies are being planned...

• attending a Sunday church service together,
• Mayor Bill May issuing a proclamation in observance of Jaycee week,
• getting together for our monthly general membership meeting,
• promoting Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, and
• Spring Fling M-Night on the 23rd.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Laura Sudduth at 229-9136.

Spring Fling M-Night Social
Our chapter will be having our annual Spring Fling M-Night Social on Saturday, April 23rd at the American Legion Post 7 on Versailles Road. This will be our opportunity to shine - show our community who we are and what we're all about - and hopefully recruit some great new members. So mark your calendars and start talking-it-up... plan to be there and bring your friends, too!