Register for 2017 Montana Jaycees Year-End Convention
Year-End Registration includes both Friday and Saturday festivities, see below for a detailed agenda.
Early Registration
Ends on January 24, 2018
Adult $40.00 Child $40.00 Saturday Meal Only Options
Adult Saturday Lunch Only: $15.00
Child Saturday Lunch Only: $10.00 Adult Saturday Dinner Only: $25.00 Child Saturday Dinner Only: $15.00 Competition Registration
Be sure to add which competitions you are registering for as well.
Learn more about competitions below! Accommodations
The Northern Hotel
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Regular RegistrationEnds on February 8, 2018
Adult $50.00 Child $50.00 Dietary Restrictions
Be sure to note any dietary restrictions when registering.
The Clocktower Inn
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Agenda
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More About Competitions
So you’ve decided to sign up for Competitions at Convention!
We’re excited to have you participate. Competitions are a great way to enhance your development as a professional by competing with your peers from across the state. There are several competitions to choose from, whether a first timer or seasoned Jaycee. Competitions are a professional aspect of the convention and participants are expected to dress the part including the following tips:
Have more questions about Competitions? Feel free to reach out to Anna Weidinger at [email protected]
- Take a shower, shave and wear personal toiletries
- No jeans should be worn during competitions
- Women should be in appropriate length skirts, dresses or pants suits
- Men should be in appropriately fitted slacks, button down shirt, tie, or suit
- And finally... make sure your local chapter President has provided you with a MEMBER PIN to wear during your competition experience.
Have more questions about Competitions? Feel free to reach out to Anna Weidinger at [email protected]
Learn more about each Competition
Write-up
We give you the question and you have 30 minutes to give us your best essay response.
Write-Up is judged on the following criteria:
Write-Up is judged on the following criteria:
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The following are weighted between 12 and 20 points
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The following are weighted between 1 and 5 points
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Speak-up
You have 3-5 minutes to "speak up" on a per-determined topic. Topic will be given prior to the event so participant will be able to construct and practice their speech.
Speak-Up is judged by the following criteria weighted from 1 to 5 points:
Speak-Up is judged by the following criteria weighted from 1 to 5 points:
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Delivery
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Content
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Salesmanship
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Continuity
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master speak-up
Master Speak-Up is for veterans members that have previously competed in Speak-Up. You have 3-5 minutes to "speak up" on a per-determined topic. Topic will be given prior to the event so participant will be able to construct and practice their speech.
Speak-Up is judged by the following criteria weighted from 1 to 5 points:
Speak-Up is judged by the following criteria weighted from 1 to 5 points:
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Delivery
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Content
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Salesmanship
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Continuity
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brownfield beginners resume
First Year Jaycees compete as they interview and prepare their portfolio. Any member who has been a Jaycee for less than two years is eligible. Check out some of the sample interview questions.
Brownfield is judged by the following criteria:
Brownfield is judged by the following criteria:
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Interview
Questions The interviewee will answers 5 questions during the interview. Each question will be judged on the following:
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Portfolio/Resume
Portfolio
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Armbruster advanced resume
Seasoned Jaycees compete as they interview and prepare their portfolio. Any member who has been a Jaycee for more than one year is eligible. Check out some of the sample interview questions.
Armbruster is judged by the following criteria:
Armbruster is judged by the following criteria:
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Interview
Questions The interviewee will answers 5 questions during the interview. Each question will be judged on the following:
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Portfolio/Resume
Portfolio
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first timers
First time to convention? Then you are automatically asked to join in the fun and test your networking skills.
innovators
A competition that challenges members to push themselves out of their comfort zone, collaborate with other members, and strive to continue creating positive change. This competition is open to all members not competing in First Timers. Competitors will network with other members, discuss Jaycee related topics, brainstorm a joint project, and document their Jaycee history.
jaycee jeopardy
Jaycee Jeopardy is a question-and-answer contest dealing mainly with the history of the Junior Chamber organization, its officers, goals, and activities.
Four participants compete in a each live Jaycee Jeopardy round. Winners from each round are then invited back into a semi-final or final round at the end to determine the overall Jaycee Jeopardy winner. The number of rounds is dependent on how many Jaycees sign up to compete in Jaycee Jeopardy.
Four participants compete in a each live Jaycee Jeopardy round. Winners from each round are then invited back into a semi-final or final round at the end to determine the overall Jaycee Jeopardy winner. The number of rounds is dependent on how many Jaycees sign up to compete in Jaycee Jeopardy.
Miles Forms
Have mileage forms from 2017? Be sure to submit them to Daisy Henckel ([email protected]) by Friday, February 2nd, 2018.
Award Nominations
Any Jaycee may nominate another Jaycee and an individual may be nominated for multiple awards as long as a separate nomination is submitted for each award. Event sponsors / other organizations / spouses / family / non-jaycees, etc. may be nominated as supporters. This is the time to recognize those among us that tend to always go above and beyond, those that elevate your chapter and its members, and those that you would be lost without.
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The editable PDF nomination form is designed to be filled out electronically and emailed in order to maintain legibility and efficiency. Most standard PDF reader programs (acrobat, google, etc.) will allow you to fill out your forms with ease. Please follow the directions thoroughly, paying special attention to how your documents should be named when saving and sending.
All nomination forms are due to Brad Kahler at [email protected] by January 16, 2018. |