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A Message From Our
New Chapter President
Cindy Curtis
26th President
Dear Community Members,
Happy New Year! I am so excited to kick off 2023! The executive committee has already been working hard to provide incredible opportunities for the year. For those who do not know me, my name is Cindy Curtis, and I am serving as the 26th President of JCI Santa Clarita for 2023. I have been a member of the chapter since 2019, served on the executive committee since 2020, and chaired projects like Santa’s Helpers in 2020 and Pack to School in 2021. I am beyond excited to take on this new role! I love this organization and appreciate all of the growth and opportunities JCI has given me and look forward to continuing the legacy of excellence our chapter is known for.
In December, Christina Dronen, Executive Director of Finally Family Homes spoke to us about their housing project for aging out foster youth. JCI Holiday at the Park gave members a chance to bring family and friends to Gilchrist Farm, where they got to see the animals, meet Santa, and ride the tractors. Our final 2023 social event was our Ugly Sweater Crawl, starting at Tim and Jenny Ketchepaw’s home and ending at Alex Hafizi and Arnold Bryant’s home. We had the chance to bond with past Jaycees, see Jenny’s elusive shoe collection, count who had more Christmas trees in their home (there are about 87 between the two houses), eat, drink, and be merry! Thank you to everyone who attended our Chat n Chill, JCI Holiday at the Park, and our Ugly Sweater Crawl, and a special thanks to Christina Dronen for speaking with us, and to Alex Hafizi, Arnold Bryant, and Tim and Jenny Ketchepaw for opening your homes to us.
I want to welcome our new members Heather Moylan, Jessica Escorza, and Artur Mnatsakanyan. If I have not had the chance to meet you yet, I look forward to it. Welcome to our Jaycees family!
I also want to take the time to congratulate our 2022 Santa’s Helpers chairs: Aimee Fishwick, Katie Collins, and Nicole Fauth. This year, we were able to serve 711 children in the Santa Clarita Valley! This was our biggest Santa’s Helpers event to date and what a success! Congratulations to the three of you, your committee, and your volunteers on another incredible Santa’s Helpers, you should all be incredibly proud of what you accomplished this season.
Your executive committee will be meeting at the end of January to plan out the year, so stay tuned! If you are interested in joining a project, looking for ways to give back, or want to start a project of your own, please reach out to myself or any member of the executive team!
Yours in Jaycees,
Cindy Curtis
2023 President, JCI Santa Clarita
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JCI Santa Clarita 2023 Executive Team |
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Get Real 2023 Committee Meeting |
Get Real Adulting 101 started in 2022 and is happening again on March 18, 2023. This project will be a simulation for high school students in the Santa Clarita Valley. The simulation will provide participants with an identity that includes a career and salary. Participants will visit booths that offer essential and non-essential goods and will learn to live within their means. Booths will be hosted by Santa Clarita businesses. The goal will be to end the simulation with a positive bank account. We have a committee and are always looking for more help. Join us for our committee meeting.
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Email us to RSVP...
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Come and join the Jaycees for our first monthly JCI Chat N Chill of 2023. (Our Chat N Chill's are usually the First Thursday of each month) and on Thursday, January 5, 2023 you are invited to Stonefire Grill in Valencia starting at 6 p.m to join us..
Our guest speaker is Deborah S. Rocha the Executive Director of SRD Straightening Reins.
Afterwards, stay to chat and chill with members of JCI Santa Clarita who will share details on our latest and upcoming projects and events as well as upcoming volunteer and leadership training opportunities.
Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 6:00 PM
at Stonefire Grill.
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JCI Santa's Helpers Wrap Up Party |
For all the volunteers and committee members of Santa's Helpers please join us for a wrap up party for our 2022 event.
Santa’s Helpers Wrap-Up Party
January 8, 2023
11 am
at Toppers Pizza
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The Social Club needs your help. Join us to help us plan out the Social events for the year!
A & A's House at 6 pm
RSVP to Arnold at 661-860-6397 for address!
Friday, January 13, 2023
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Join JCI Santa Clarita for Donuts in the Park formerly known as Coffee in the Park happening Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10 AM at Plum Canyon Park. This event is usually the second Saturday of each month. This is a kid friendly event with donuts and great connections. Bring the kids/dogs and relax at the park with us. You are welcome to bring your own beverages or what not. This is a great opportunity to meet and make deep and meaningful connections.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own drinks, snacks, and games. Some food and beverages will be available on-site during the event.
Saturday, January 14, 2023
10 AM
Plum Canyon Park
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JCI Chat N Chill - Thursday, February 2, 2023
Guest Speaker: Jessica Escorza with Agaoe Village
Donuts in the Park - Plum Canyon Park
Saturday, February 11, 2023
JCISC Strength Finders with Jenny Ketchepaw
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
JCI Awards & Installation Sweeheart Ball
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Get Real Adulting 101
Saturday, March 18, 2023
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Secrets of Tomorrow's Leaders Podcast |
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New Podcast from JCI Santa Clarita |
EPISODE 33
In this episode, Koren chats with 2022 chapter president Alex Hafizi and incoming VP of marketing and communications Katie Collins. They talk about the chapter's achievements throughout the year including the trainings, flagship events, new programs, and socials. Katie shares her marketing plan for 2023 and introduces her marketing team. Secrets of Tomorrow's Leaders is available on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
For more information, check out jcisantaclarita.com or visit us on social media.Secrets of Tomorrow's Leaders is available on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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Our Santa Clarita chapter is the premier membership-based nonprofit organization of young active citizens between the ages of 18 and 40. JCI Santa Clarita is dedicated to creating positive change in our communities. We believe that to improve the world around us – we must also work to improve ourselves. Jaycees, as individual and collective members, are known, come from all walks of life. Jaycees are students, professionals, philanthropists, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and friends, but best of all, we are a community within ourselves, working to not only impact our world, but help grow as individuals. Jaycees take ownership of our communities by identifying problems and creating targeted solutions to create an impact. Some examples are the following projects and events: Santa’s Helpers & SCV 40 under Forty. We help other Jaycees develop professionally and as individuals through trainings, lectures, and real life opportunities. |
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