ID Competitions
Have you ever wondered what all those competitions are about at conventions? Below are brief descriptions of each competition that are available for anyone to compete in during conventions.
If you are interested in taking part in one of these competitions and representing Delano please let President Nichole know.
These competitions are designed to help promote the skills of members in the areas of speaking, writing debating and interviewing. These competitions help members become more confident in presenting themselves verbally and in written formats; skills that can be transferred to a member’s personal and professional life.
Write-up and Speak-up Competitions
The write up and speak up competitions are designed to give members an opportunity to refine their writing and public speaking skills. The competition experience is invaluable and will give the competitor a greater understanding and appreciation of the Jaycees
Requirements for write up include:
- 500 words maximum
- Cover sheet, showing title of submission, name and address of entrant, and the chapter name
- The submission must be typed and double spaced
- Completed entry form and 6 copies of the write up must be submitted to the competitions program manager by the deadline date
- Write up entries may be emailed to the program manager
- Will be required to provide a impromptu write up at convention as part of your score
Requirements for the speak up include:
- 5-7 minute prepared speech
- Completed entry form must be submitted to the competitions program manager by the deadline date. They may be e-mailed.
- Top four finalists will do a 1-3 minute impromptu speech.
-Will be required to provide a impromptu speech at the convention as part of your score
C.William Brownfield/John H. Armbruster/Andrew & Charlotte Mungenast Memorial Awards
C.William Brownfield Memorial Award: The C.William Brownfield Memorial award is presented to a first year Jaycee in recognition of their significant achievements during their first 12 months of membership. The award is named in honor of the author of the Jaycee Creed. The Jaycee creed is recited by Jaycees throughout the world at virtually every Jaycee function/event. As a new member from Ohio, he recognized that the spirit and enthusiasm of the Jaycee movement began with the exciting energy of first year Jaycees.
John H. Armbruster “Key man” Memorial Award: The John H. Armbruster “Key man” Memorial award is presented to an outstanding Jaycee who has continued to show support, dedication and enthusiasm for the Jaycees following their first year of membership. The award is named in honor and recognition of John H Armbruster’s faithful service to the United States Jaycees. John was a charter member of the St. Louis Junior chamber of Commerce and throughout his life continued to contribute to the Jaycee movement.
Andrew & Charlotte Mungenast Award ( Family of the Year): The Andrew and Charlotte Mungenast Award is presented annually to one family from the Minnesota Jaycees. The family then goes on to compete at the annual meeting of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce where three outstanding families are chosen. These are families who have promoted and exemplified the objectives and beliefs of the Jaycee Creed. This award is named in honor of Andrew and Charlotte Mungenast. Andrew was on of the founders of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and served as its first secretary. His wife, Charlotte, was known as the first lady of the Jaycees by the United States Junior Chamber and Junior chamber International.
Jaycee Debate Competition
Requirements:
- Teams should be three Jaycees; they do not have to be from the same chapter
- The team will include two speakers and one coach or idea person
- Only one competitor may be a current state officer or chapter president. The other two members must be general members, local chapter officers or eligible state officers.
- You must register by the deadlines
Each team will be given the topic fifteen minutes prior to competition. Teams will argue opposite sides of the topic and a coin toss will be used to determine which team will be able to choose their preferred side. Both teams are provided with the topic at the same time and the team winning the right to choose either “for” or “against” will be provided with two minutes to make their determination. Different topics will be used for each round of competition and may be either Jaycee or non Jaycee related.
Jaycee Idol
The Jaycee Idol competition is held at the annual meeting and provides Jaycees the opportunity to show case their singing abilities. Its format is similar to talent competitions on national television.
If you would like further information about any of the above competitions please visit the Minnesota website at www.mnjaycee.org or contact the individual development vice President Karen Gannetta at mnjaycee2001@aol.com.