The teddy bear has become a universal symbol of love and tenderness. In an effort to transcend that message to the thousands of orphans in Haiti affected by the recent earthquake in Port au Prince, The Westchase Junior Chamber (Jaycees) has initiated “Bear Hugs for Haiti”, a teddy bear donation drive implemented throughout the month of February.

The community has been asked to donate their new, or gently used teddy bears or stuffed animals towards the cause. The Westchase Junior Chamber (Jaycees) hopes to collect 500 bears by the end of the program.

Various donations sites have been established with local businesses, churches and schools within the Westchase area, in addition to locations throughout the greater Houston area.

Donated items will be accepted thru Friday, March 12. The collected bears will then be given to I Am Change, a local non-profit organization in The Woodlands dedicated towards the care and education of orphans.

Drop off Locations:

• Westchase District Office (10375 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1175 Houston, TX 77042) [Map]
• First Methodist Church – Downtown (1320 Main Street Houston, TX 77002) [Map]
• First Methodist Church – Westchase Campus (3663 Westcenter Drive Houston, TX 77042) [Map]
• Trotter Family YMCA (1331 Augusta Drive Houston, TX 77057) [Map]
• Westchase Methodist School (2923 Jeanetta Houston, TX 77063) [Map]
• Association Management Inc (5295 Hollister Houston, TX 77040) [Map]
• Woodlake Square Children’s Center (9600 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77063) [Map]
• Ascension Episcopal School (2525 Seagler Road Houston, TX 77042) [Map]

For more information please contact the Westchase Junior Chamber

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Adopt a Kid Christmas

The Houston Asian Jaycees held their 2nd Annual Adopt a Kid for Christmas event. Working along side with DePelchin, they were able to provide 25 kids with a Christmas this year!

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The Texas Veterans Land Board asked us to help and participation in their annual Veterans Benefit Fair.  We provided free entertainment, such as face painting for the kids and a chance to win various prizes.  We were donated a “Wheel of Fortune” and invited everyone attending to spin for a chance to win various prizes, ranging from a huge oriental sword, a free hotel get-away weekend, handmade birdhouses, ceramic pots, candles, pens, calculators and our lucky rubber duckies all dressed in different outfits.  Everyone won something. We offered free face and tattoo painting.  The vets and their families had a ball.  There were over 1,900 people attending.  We were working and playing nonstop from 8:30am until after 1:00pm, when they closed.  This is the first time the Veterans Benefit Fair has offered free entertainment.  The Veterans really enjoyed our involvement and everyone won a prize.  The kids really loved the face painting and the adults were asking for arm tattoos. The Veterans Land Board was thrilled that we came and donated our time and prizes.  We also sponsored VFW Post 2429.  They attended and recruited for their Post.  The Fair was a great success and served many Veterans, helped solve problems and explained many of the benefits that they have earned and just did not know how to receive.

The event was Saturday August 29, 2009 from 10am to 1pm.   It was in the Amon G Carter Exhibit Hall next to Will Rogers Hall in Fort Worth, Texas.

We were invited to attend next year’s event in Dallas.  It will be our honor to help again, and it was great fun for our members.

Members attending were Sabrena Durham, Lacy Durham, Kelli McMullen, Christine Green and sponsors Lori Durham, Melodye Green, Kathy Howey and Linda McMullen.

Thank you

Dana Marett
Melodye Green

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It is that time of the year again, time for the “Wheatheart Celebration”, hosted by the Perryton Jaycees. This has become a staple event for the chapter and their big fundraiser of the year allowing them to host projects, better their community, provide leadership training, and offer its members the experience that the Jaycees are known for.

The celebration runs from August 15th through August 23rd.

Starting off the festivities, beginning on August 15th with the “Battle of the Bands” competition in the expo. The price of admission is $10 for singles and $15 for couples.

Following suit will be the bonfire on Aug 20th.

August 22nd will be the Perryton famous bar-b-q, which will be served at $3 a plate from 12noon – 2p.

The celebration will finish up with a “bam” with the demolition derby starting at 5pm. The derby is $8 for adults and $5 for kids or free with a donation of 3 can goods.

If you are interested in attending and have questions, or you want to help out, please contact BJ Boren at 806-202-0151 or pricess_23_042002@yahoo.com.

Please come out and support the Perryton Jaycees and help them to continue to create the new leaders of tomorrow through the training and experience of the Jaycees today.

Please see below for a more complete agenda.

Event Agenda

• Aug 15th from 9pm – 1 am will be the “Battle of the Bands” in the expo.
• Aug 18th check and count meat sacks.
• Aug 19th we unload 10 cords of firewood into the pit.
• Aug 20th we will meet at packing place and wrap all the meat, tie it, and throw it in cooler vault. We will then drive back to where the firewood is, and at dark, light the wood.
• Aug 21st at 8am we will go load all the meat on a trailer, soak it down with water at the car wash, then take to the pit and throw it in the ground and cover it up. We will set up tables and chairs in expo for the bbq, then go set up concessions at rodeo grounds for the derby. Lastly we will start the beans for bbq.
• Aug 22nd we will meet back at expo, set out food plates, etc. for the bbq. At 10am we will go uncover the meat, load in on the trailer, and cut it all up to serve from 12n to 2pm. Then from 2pm – 4pm we will inspect the derby cars. The derby will begin at 5pm.
• Aug 23rd we have to clean all the fair grounds.
• Throughout the course of the celebration, Aug 17 – Aug 23rd, the Perryton Jaycees will also be hosting a carnival to get your ferris wheel fix.

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The Houston Asian Jaycees hosted their May mixer at Cafe 101. There was a great turn-out, some new members came out, and we enjoyed some great food! Thank you Cafe 101 for donating complimentary hor devours for the mixer!

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You Are All Invited

To A Picnic For Special Needs Children

WHEN: Sunday, July 12 2009
WHERE: Tanglewood Park in Bryan
TIME: 4pm – 7pm

There will be games and lots of fun. If you need more information, please contact Lauren Alexander 979-492-3174 The Bryan/College Station Jaycees are planning a fun filled Day and are requesting your presence to share in the excitement!

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President Katherine, First Gentleman Ryan, and Regional Director Stephanie visited the Odessa Jaycees for the 4th of July extravaganza!

As you can see from the photos, the Odessa Jaycees put on quite the fireworks display!

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