JCI Texas

Day 3 included…
Sweetwater Jaycees being featured on Jaycee jeopardy again. Our 97th State President and current NVP Nick Mayrand participating in the leadership showcase. Texas photo with guest appearance from JCI Senate President Bruce Sostak.

Day 2 included…
Morning Jaycee jeopardy show, opening ceremony, keynote speaker on finding your leadership signature, board of directors meeting, and state dinner.

National Vice President Nick Mayrand and 99th State President Zach Klein are attending JCI USA Year End Convention in Missoula, Montana. Be on the lookout for more leadership updates from jciusa

There will be round tables for Passport to Civic Leadership launch. Read below.

Passport to Civic Leadership provides individual members with the tools and skills they need to be an active, well-rounded Jaycee. Want to learn more? All members are welcome to join our upcoming roundtable discussions as we launch Passport & CLC this year. Check out our blog post to get started! https://www.jciusa.org/2026/03/03/two-programs-one-mission-civic-leadership-certification-passport-to-civic-leadership/

A single gathering sparked a movement that continues to shape leaders more than a century later.

On January 21, 1920, young leaders from 30 cities gathered at the Mission Inn in St. Louis, Missouri to form what would become the United States Junior Chamber. United by a belief in age-based leadership and service, they elected Henry Giessenbier Jr. as the first president and set a bold vision for the future.

At the first convention later that year, Giessenbier challenged young leaders to recognize the responsibility in their hands and to build an organization dedicated to creating a greater nation.

More than a century later, that challenge still stands. Founders Day is a reminder that the legacy of JCI USA continues through leaders who are willing to step up, take action, and create meaningful impact in their communities today and into the future.

Ready to be part of what’s next? Get involved with JCI USA, connect with your local chapter, and help shape the future of leadership in your community.
https://www.jciusa.org/how-to-get-started/