Please take a few minutes to check out the video from yesterday's Meet the Candidates. You'll also find the transcript below!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Meet the Candidates Speech - 9/19/10
If you missed Meet the Candidates yesterday, here's a chance to check out my speech. I believe there will be video up shortly, and we will post as soon as we get it!
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Thank you Steve for the introduction.
I’d also like to take a moment to thank my home chapter, the Lansing Jaycees, and the Region D for all your continued support of my endeavors. I truly appreciate it and love you guys.
You’ve all come here today to find out more about the visions that the candidates for 2011 Michigan Jaycee office have to offer. We’re at a turning point in our organization and we must ask ourselves – where do want to go from here? This will be part of what you’re asked to decide.
The theme I’ve chosen for my campaign is “Over the Moon”. For all of you who are familiar with “Rent”, you’ll know where this phrase comes from. For me – I believe that the Jaycees are great in the Community area. But as great as we are in this area, we can take it to the next level – “Over the Moon”.
Community is a huge passion of mine. I joined the Jaycees to get involved in my community and help make it a better place for everyone who lives there. The chapters in the Michigan Jaycees do this every day in their communities. It’s what we’re known for. I would love to see our chapters keep their efforts local and meaningful. My vision for the Michigan Jaycees Community Team is that we be the support system for our local chapters to serve their local communities.
Programming we do at the state level should supplement what our chapters are doing. A perfect example is Relay for Life. There are Relay events in our local communities that our chapters participate in. The Community Team can help further the mission of Relay by doing more effective statewide fundraising for it or helping our chapters raise even more money for their local projects.
The more impact we make at our local level, the stronger our chapters will be. It will help our chapters gain more partnerships in the community, and lead to more people knowing about the Jaycees and the programming we offer.
In most chapters, community programming is what they are most known for. We need to capitalize on this and use it as a recruitment tool. Not only do we expose our chapters to thousands of people each year through our community projects – we have to take the opportunity to actively promote the Jaycees to those that come to our community projects. Not only do we need to let them know the project is sponsored by the Jaycees, but we need to share how to join, other projects, and also get contact information for these people. Most people want to help their communities and this is the perfect way to let them know how they can.
Lastly, there are four commissions in the Community area – community service, children & youth, community fundraising and government and civic involvement. But how often do chapters run programming in all of these areas consistently? In 2011, the Community Team will help our local chapters branch out and try new things. We need to provide well rounded programming, not only in the community area, but all around.
The Community Team should be the clearinghouse of best practices – we need to help share what other chapters have done and help to increase the variety of programming our chapters offer. We will help provide the tools our chapter needs to provide programming in all 4 commissions in the community area.
I do hope that you’ll all take a few moments to check out my website, www.overthemoon2011.blogspot.com or find me on Facebook – Just search Over the Moon 2011. There are brochures in the back and all of this information, along with my contact information, is available there. I welcome any questions, concerns, and input as we try to take the Community Area of Opportunity Over the Moon in 2011!
___________________________________
Thank you Steve for the introduction.
I’d also like to take a moment to thank my home chapter, the Lansing Jaycees, and the Region D for all your continued support of my endeavors. I truly appreciate it and love you guys.
You’ve all come here today to find out more about the visions that the candidates for 2011 Michigan Jaycee office have to offer. We’re at a turning point in our organization and we must ask ourselves – where do want to go from here? This will be part of what you’re asked to decide.
The theme I’ve chosen for my campaign is “Over the Moon”. For all of you who are familiar with “Rent”, you’ll know where this phrase comes from. For me – I believe that the Jaycees are great in the Community area. But as great as we are in this area, we can take it to the next level – “Over the Moon”.
Community is a huge passion of mine. I joined the Jaycees to get involved in my community and help make it a better place for everyone who lives there. The chapters in the Michigan Jaycees do this every day in their communities. It’s what we’re known for. I would love to see our chapters keep their efforts local and meaningful. My vision for the Michigan Jaycees Community Team is that we be the support system for our local chapters to serve their local communities.
Programming we do at the state level should supplement what our chapters are doing. A perfect example is Relay for Life. There are Relay events in our local communities that our chapters participate in. The Community Team can help further the mission of Relay by doing more effective statewide fundraising for it or helping our chapters raise even more money for their local projects.
The more impact we make at our local level, the stronger our chapters will be. It will help our chapters gain more partnerships in the community, and lead to more people knowing about the Jaycees and the programming we offer.
In most chapters, community programming is what they are most known for. We need to capitalize on this and use it as a recruitment tool. Not only do we expose our chapters to thousands of people each year through our community projects – we have to take the opportunity to actively promote the Jaycees to those that come to our community projects. Not only do we need to let them know the project is sponsored by the Jaycees, but we need to share how to join, other projects, and also get contact information for these people. Most people want to help their communities and this is the perfect way to let them know how they can.
Lastly, there are four commissions in the Community area – community service, children & youth, community fundraising and government and civic involvement. But how often do chapters run programming in all of these areas consistently? In 2011, the Community Team will help our local chapters branch out and try new things. We need to provide well rounded programming, not only in the community area, but all around.
The Community Team should be the clearinghouse of best practices – we need to help share what other chapters have done and help to increase the variety of programming our chapters offer. We will help provide the tools our chapter needs to provide programming in all 4 commissions in the community area.
I do hope that you’ll all take a few moments to check out my website, www.overthemoon2011.blogspot.com or find me on Facebook – Just search Over the Moon 2011. There are brochures in the back and all of this information, along with my contact information, is available there. I welcome any questions, concerns, and input as we try to take the Community Area of Opportunity Over the Moon in 2011!
Friday, September 17, 2010
A little background...
I felt like it would be fitting to share a little bit about where my passion for service to my community came from.
In 7th grade, my homeroom decided to Adopt a Family. We had a great experience, and I still remember delivering the items we had collected to the family we adopted. We had even gotten them a Christmas tree. It was a great experience and taught me a lot about the real world and how not everyone was as well off as my family.
In high school, I volunteered here and there for National Honor Society, but never really connected to much outside of school. As a musician in the band and orchestra, I honestly didn't have much time for other projects.
I think most people can relate to trying to find your place in college. I did a lot of that - checked out the student organization day, went to different meetings and met new people. Throughout my four years at U of M, I participated in multiple service groups including K-Grams (a program that has college students be penpals with elementary school students), Alternative Spring Break, Alternative Weekends, and Dance Marathon. I was in a pre-law fraternity where service was one of the components. I wanted to experience it all, and all of these opportunities gave me the chance to.
I was so happy to find the Jaycees making a difference in local communities across the state and country. I was hooked on helping my community and this was the perfect outlet - not only do our members help their local communities, but for them to get involved by planning projects. The Community area reinforces the overall goal of the Jaycees as a leadership development organization. By planning projects that make our communities better, we are the next generation of leaders. We have the opportunity to show everyone what kind of impact we will make for years to come.
Since then, I've chaired and co-chaired projects, been on committees and held various offices in the Jaycees. I've participated on many levels - but the community aspect of our organization is what got me involved. We need to use that strength of our organization to train the next generation of young leaders.
I ask you to join me in helping continue the rich tradition of the Michigan Jaycees.
In 7th grade, my homeroom decided to Adopt a Family. We had a great experience, and I still remember delivering the items we had collected to the family we adopted. We had even gotten them a Christmas tree. It was a great experience and taught me a lot about the real world and how not everyone was as well off as my family.
In high school, I volunteered here and there for National Honor Society, but never really connected to much outside of school. As a musician in the band and orchestra, I honestly didn't have much time for other projects.
I think most people can relate to trying to find your place in college. I did a lot of that - checked out the student organization day, went to different meetings and met new people. Throughout my four years at U of M, I participated in multiple service groups including K-Grams (a program that has college students be penpals with elementary school students), Alternative Spring Break, Alternative Weekends, and Dance Marathon. I was in a pre-law fraternity where service was one of the components. I wanted to experience it all, and all of these opportunities gave me the chance to.
I was so happy to find the Jaycees making a difference in local communities across the state and country. I was hooked on helping my community and this was the perfect outlet - not only do our members help their local communities, but for them to get involved by planning projects. The Community area reinforces the overall goal of the Jaycees as a leadership development organization. By planning projects that make our communities better, we are the next generation of leaders. We have the opportunity to show everyone what kind of impact we will make for years to come.
Since then, I've chaired and co-chaired projects, been on committees and held various offices in the Jaycees. I've participated on many levels - but the community aspect of our organization is what got me involved. We need to use that strength of our organization to train the next generation of young leaders.
I ask you to join me in helping continue the rich tradition of the Michigan Jaycees.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Endorsements
For current endorsements of the Over the Moon 2011 Campaign, please see below!
In no particular order:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to provide my endorsement for Angela M. Clock for the position of Community Development Vice President of the Michigan Jaycees in 2011.
I have served with Angela on the Board of Directors of the Lansing Jaycees since 2008. During her tenure as Membership Development Vice President, I saw Angela reach out to other chapters and the Michigan Jaycees Board of Directors for new ideas that she brought back to Lansing for evaluation and implementation. While Angela served as 81st President of the Lansing Jaycees, she worked tirelessly to extend the Jaycee experience to both members and prospects by encouraging our membership to attend local, regional and state meetings, trainings and conventions. Angela also supported her Board of Directors in the avenues they chose for their Areas of Opportunity.
This year has brought new challenges to Angela’s doorstep, which she has taken on quite aggressively. While serving as the Chair of the Board, Angela also has transitioned to serve as the Region D Director. Angela has worked hard to ensure all of the chapters in the region are helping each other, as well as taking the time to visit other chapters across the state. The Lansing and Charlotte chapters are looking forward to working together as the Lansing Jaycees Monster Mayhem Haunted House and Charlotte’s Thrill the World will be held next door to each other. This has been made possible by Angela’s constant focus on pooling resources and thinking creatively about how to solve problems.
Most of all, and most importantly, at the local, region and state levels, I have seen Angela work to promote change. The Michigan Jaycees will be a dying organization if we continue to operate as if nothing has changed within our state. Angela is the type of person to acknowledge that change is constant. She recognizes that it is smarter to embrace change and improve the organization instead of maintaining the status quo, only to see an organization that so many of us love die in the process.
I am eager and excited to see all the things Angela M. Clock will do when she serves the Michigan Jaycees in 2011 as the Community Development Vice President.
Sincerely,
Carrie May
Treasurer and Chaplain
2010 Board of Directors
Lansing Jaycees
_______________________________________________________
I have gotten to know Angela after serving with her as chapter presidents and as
region directors. She has shown her dedication for this organization and her
willingness to do whatever it takes to make a difference in our communities. It
is my honor and privilege to endorse Angela for the next Community Vice
President of the Michigan Jaycees.
Jason Nobbs
Region G Director
________________________________________________________
To whom this may concern:
In December of 2009 I was elected as president of the Charlotte Jaycees. I had only been a member for 19 months and really had no idea what I was getting myself into. The road looked a bit rough but with the right support I knew that we could be successful. Angela Clock has played a huge role in making the road less bumpy and I am very pleased to see her pursue the Michigan Jaycee Community Vice President position and support her fully.
Angela and I had met several times over the previous year at conventions and events. The success she led Lansing to in 2009 is just one of many testaments of her leadership ability and her dedication to this organization. When she took on the Region D position last fall her dedication to our region was 100% and it shows. She is in constant communication with the chapters, has been out to see us at least once a month, and is always there to lend a hand, give ideas or just listen. Her presence is definitely known and is seen with the ease of how our members greet her and know her as well as her knowing them. It feels more like she is a Charlotte Jaycee rather than a region director because she has made herself at home in our chapter.
After getting to know Angela over the last year I must say that she is compassionate, intelligent, open-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to the Michigan Jaycees and the principles for which we stand. She has expressed a sincere interest in community involvement and leaving this place a little better than what it was. All of these attributes and her ability to lead equate to an excellent candidate for the Michigan Jaycee Community Development Vice President position.
I have been blessed having her as my region director and I am excited about the impact that she can make as Michigan Jaycee Community Development Vice President. Region D has already been over the moon for her and I think the rest of the state will follow as they get to know this incredible young lady. I am very proud and honored to recommend Angela Clock for the Michigan Jaycee Community Development Vice President position.
Sincerely,
Heidi Hansen, D.C.
_______________________________________________________
Greetings Michigan Jaycees,
I have had the great pleasure of meeting and getting to know Angela over the past 2 years. We’ve held the same positions at the same time; Local Membership VP, President and are serving on the RD/DD team this year. During this time I have seen her look adversity in the eye, evaluate the situation and tenaciously overcome whatever obstacle that has stood in her way. She is a phenomenal leader a great friend and outstanding candidate for the 2011 CDVP for Michigan. I wholeheartedly support and endorse Angela Clock as 2011 Community Development Vice President for the Michigan Jaycees.
Samantha Beattie
2010 Wyandotte Jaycees COB
2010 District H2 Director
Michigan Jaycees
____________________________________________________
Dedication, Dependability, and Desire. That’s what I think of when I think ofAngela. It is also the reason that I'm proud to endorse her as a Candidate for Community Vice President.
Gary L. Bulson
53rd President Westland Jaycees
JCI Senator #66823
____________________________________________________
Dear Michigan Jaycees:
I write today to lend my support for 2011 Community Development Vice President Candidate, Angela Clock, of the Lansing Jaycees. I have known Angela since 2003 when she served as an AmeriCorps Member for Muskegon’s AmeriCorps, a program I directed for five years. Angela also became my very first recruit as a Greater Muskegon Jaycees in 2004 and has since excelled in her Jaycee career through the Lansing chapter and Michigan Junior Chamber.
I believe that Angela is the right person to help the Community Development initiative move forward for our chapters, continuing the goal set in 2010 to keep community efforts local and applicable to the needs facing each unique community. While state and national programming, i.e. Relay for Life, is an important aspect to our organization, each community and chapter must develop strong relationships at the local level in order to sustain and grow this organization. Local first is an important concept.
Not only does Angela have the professional background of community organizing at a grassroots level through her AmeriCorps experience, she also has several years experience working in our state capitol as a Legislative Assistant. This important aspect of her experience will transfer excellently to chapters across the state of Michigan. Her knowledge of educating elected officials and engaging our Jaycee generations in a uniformed voice will be beneficial to her entire team.
In closing, Angela’s professional experiences combined with her Jaycee experiences make her an excellent candidate for this office. She has my full endorsement.
Sincerely,
Kris Collee
2010 Community Development Vice President, Michigan Jaycees
74th President, Greater Muskegon Jaycees
______________________________________________________
I have had the opportunity to get know Angela Clock over the last 2 years while we both served as Chapter Presidents and now as part of the Region/District Director team to the Michigan Jaycees. During this time, I have seen Angela propel her home Chapter of Lansing to amazing success. That has continued this year in her work as Region D Director. She is honest, hard working, dedicated and an advocate for those in need. Every goal she has set has been accomplished with great success. She has an extensive background in the political arena and a true passion for her community. For these reasons, I fully endorse Angela Clock for the 2011 Community Vice President of the Michigan Jaycees.
Kimberly Gibaud
2010 District E-1 Director, Michigan Jaycees
2010 Chairman of the Board, Auburn Jaycees
__________________________________________________________
To Whom It May Concern:
In the relatively short amount of time that I have known Angela Clock, I have gained great amounts of respect for her. I met her while she was the president of the Lansing Jaycees. She was very friendly and took the time to get to know me. From this, I could see that she had great potential at helping out others that she did not even really know. I also could sense the fire in her to strive for great things. She was very enthusiastic and eager to share what projects her chapter had going on, even going to the great length of inviting me/my chapter to help in their projects. The reciprocal was also true. She asked me what my chapter had coming up, so that she/her chapter could try to make it to our events to help us as well.
This drive and energy has only continued through this year, as she stepped up to become the Region D Director. Everything that she had been doing in the past only amplified, as she brought this energy and vigor to help out the chapters in Region D, as well as throughout the state. If I ever had a question on how the paperwork needed to be submitted, and I could not reach my Region/District directors, I knew I could count on an answer from her. Along with this, she took the time to promote herself, by competing in Master Speak-Up, which she in turn won at the National US Jaycees convention in New Orleans.
With everything that Angela has brought to the table in the 1-2 years I have known her, I am convinced she would be a great candidate to run for the Michigan Jaycees Community Development Vice President this next year, as she will continue to help this organization by bringing enthusiasm to the rest of the chapters in Michigan.
Sincerely,
Steve G Pickelmann
Frankenmuth Jaycees
2010 Management VP
____________________________________________________________
I have really gotten to know Angela over the last 2 years and I am always amazed
by the energy she devotes to this organization. It is that energy that will
make her an outstanding Community Vice President for the Michigan Jaycees and I
whole-heartedly support Angela in this campaign.
James Camp
President
Marshall Area Jaycees
____________________________________________________________
To Whom It May Concern,
I am honored to endorse Angela Clock as the Michigan Jaycees 2011 Community Vice President. Angela is a current member of the Lansing Jaycees and is actively serving as Chair of the Board. She has been actively involved in several community projects during the past year(s). As president of the Lansing Jaycees I have seen the direct impact of her involvement.
The Community Area of Opportunity allows the Jaycees to create impact in their communities. The Commissions under Community are: Community Service, Community Fundraising, Government and Civic Involvement and Children and Youth Commission.
As our 2009 President, Angela Clock oversaw 14 community events. This included some of our chapter’s standards: Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn, Face Painting at the East Lansing Art Festival, Children’s Shopping Spree and Stuff the Bus. Some of our past events were reintroduced such as: Relay for Life, Ronald McDonald House dinner and helping the Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center. In 2009, over 1,400 man hours were logged, $10,038.57 in cash and in-kind donations and 53 individual members participated in the events. During Angela’s tenure as president the Lansing Jaycees received recognition from the Michigan Jaycees for our programming in Community Area of Opportunity.
As our 2010 Chair of the Board, Angela Clock has been involved in Easter Egg Hunt, ELAF Face Painting, Bowl For Kids Sake, Rebuilding Together and Relay for Life. She has recently chaired a Book Drive, which involved the community dropping off books for donation in bins placed at several local businesses. The books will benefit the Capital Area Literacy Coalition and Reach and Read Michigan. We are still collecting books, however since this is a new event for the chapter I applaud her efforts for getting this up and running.
I have had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors with Angela Clock for two years and I can say that she is a passionate leader who is always looking for new opportunities to positively impact the Lansing Community. I strongly endorse Angela Clock as Vice President of the Community Area of Opportunity as I am convinced she will carry forward the passion that she has for the Lansing Community and apply it to the entire state.
Sincerely,
Angela M. Fossi
82nd President – Lansing Jaycees
In no particular order:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to provide my endorsement for Angela M. Clock for the position of Community Development Vice President of the Michigan Jaycees in 2011.
I have served with Angela on the Board of Directors of the Lansing Jaycees since 2008. During her tenure as Membership Development Vice President, I saw Angela reach out to other chapters and the Michigan Jaycees Board of Directors for new ideas that she brought back to Lansing for evaluation and implementation. While Angela served as 81st President of the Lansing Jaycees, she worked tirelessly to extend the Jaycee experience to both members and prospects by encouraging our membership to attend local, regional and state meetings, trainings and conventions. Angela also supported her Board of Directors in the avenues they chose for their Areas of Opportunity.
This year has brought new challenges to Angela’s doorstep, which she has taken on quite aggressively. While serving as the Chair of the Board, Angela also has transitioned to serve as the Region D Director. Angela has worked hard to ensure all of the chapters in the region are helping each other, as well as taking the time to visit other chapters across the state. The Lansing and Charlotte chapters are looking forward to working together as the Lansing Jaycees Monster Mayhem Haunted House and Charlotte’s Thrill the World will be held next door to each other. This has been made possible by Angela’s constant focus on pooling resources and thinking creatively about how to solve problems.
Most of all, and most importantly, at the local, region and state levels, I have seen Angela work to promote change. The Michigan Jaycees will be a dying organization if we continue to operate as if nothing has changed within our state. Angela is the type of person to acknowledge that change is constant. She recognizes that it is smarter to embrace change and improve the organization instead of maintaining the status quo, only to see an organization that so many of us love die in the process.
I am eager and excited to see all the things Angela M. Clock will do when she serves the Michigan Jaycees in 2011 as the Community Development Vice President.
Sincerely,
Carrie May
Treasurer and Chaplain
2010 Board of Directors
Lansing Jaycees
_______________________________________________________
I have gotten to know Angela after serving with her as chapter presidents and as
region directors. She has shown her dedication for this organization and her
willingness to do whatever it takes to make a difference in our communities. It
is my honor and privilege to endorse Angela for the next Community Vice
President of the Michigan Jaycees.
Jason Nobbs
Region G Director
________________________________________________________
To whom this may concern:
In December of 2009 I was elected as president of the Charlotte Jaycees. I had only been a member for 19 months and really had no idea what I was getting myself into. The road looked a bit rough but with the right support I knew that we could be successful. Angela Clock has played a huge role in making the road less bumpy and I am very pleased to see her pursue the Michigan Jaycee Community Vice President position and support her fully.
Angela and I had met several times over the previous year at conventions and events. The success she led Lansing to in 2009 is just one of many testaments of her leadership ability and her dedication to this organization. When she took on the Region D position last fall her dedication to our region was 100% and it shows. She is in constant communication with the chapters, has been out to see us at least once a month, and is always there to lend a hand, give ideas or just listen. Her presence is definitely known and is seen with the ease of how our members greet her and know her as well as her knowing them. It feels more like she is a Charlotte Jaycee rather than a region director because she has made herself at home in our chapter.
After getting to know Angela over the last year I must say that she is compassionate, intelligent, open-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to the Michigan Jaycees and the principles for which we stand. She has expressed a sincere interest in community involvement and leaving this place a little better than what it was. All of these attributes and her ability to lead equate to an excellent candidate for the Michigan Jaycee Community Development Vice President position.
I have been blessed having her as my region director and I am excited about the impact that she can make as Michigan Jaycee Community Development Vice President. Region D has already been over the moon for her and I think the rest of the state will follow as they get to know this incredible young lady. I am very proud and honored to recommend Angela Clock for the Michigan Jaycee Community Development Vice President position.
Sincerely,
Heidi Hansen, D.C.
_______________________________________________________
Greetings Michigan Jaycees,
I have had the great pleasure of meeting and getting to know Angela over the past 2 years. We’ve held the same positions at the same time; Local Membership VP, President and are serving on the RD/DD team this year. During this time I have seen her look adversity in the eye, evaluate the situation and tenaciously overcome whatever obstacle that has stood in her way. She is a phenomenal leader a great friend and outstanding candidate for the 2011 CDVP for Michigan. I wholeheartedly support and endorse Angela Clock as 2011 Community Development Vice President for the Michigan Jaycees.
Samantha Beattie
2010 Wyandotte Jaycees COB
2010 District H2 Director
Michigan Jaycees
____________________________________________________
Dedication, Dependability, and Desire. That’s what I think of when I think ofAngela. It is also the reason that I'm proud to endorse her as a Candidate for Community Vice President.
Gary L. Bulson
53rd President Westland Jaycees
JCI Senator #66823
____________________________________________________
Dear Michigan Jaycees:
I write today to lend my support for 2011 Community Development Vice President Candidate, Angela Clock, of the Lansing Jaycees. I have known Angela since 2003 when she served as an AmeriCorps Member for Muskegon’s AmeriCorps, a program I directed for five years. Angela also became my very first recruit as a Greater Muskegon Jaycees in 2004 and has since excelled in her Jaycee career through the Lansing chapter and Michigan Junior Chamber.
I believe that Angela is the right person to help the Community Development initiative move forward for our chapters, continuing the goal set in 2010 to keep community efforts local and applicable to the needs facing each unique community. While state and national programming, i.e. Relay for Life, is an important aspect to our organization, each community and chapter must develop strong relationships at the local level in order to sustain and grow this organization. Local first is an important concept.
Not only does Angela have the professional background of community organizing at a grassroots level through her AmeriCorps experience, she also has several years experience working in our state capitol as a Legislative Assistant. This important aspect of her experience will transfer excellently to chapters across the state of Michigan. Her knowledge of educating elected officials and engaging our Jaycee generations in a uniformed voice will be beneficial to her entire team.
In closing, Angela’s professional experiences combined with her Jaycee experiences make her an excellent candidate for this office. She has my full endorsement.
Sincerely,
Kris Collee
2010 Community Development Vice President, Michigan Jaycees
74th President, Greater Muskegon Jaycees
______________________________________________________
I have had the opportunity to get know Angela Clock over the last 2 years while we both served as Chapter Presidents and now as part of the Region/District Director team to the Michigan Jaycees. During this time, I have seen Angela propel her home Chapter of Lansing to amazing success. That has continued this year in her work as Region D Director. She is honest, hard working, dedicated and an advocate for those in need. Every goal she has set has been accomplished with great success. She has an extensive background in the political arena and a true passion for her community. For these reasons, I fully endorse Angela Clock for the 2011 Community Vice President of the Michigan Jaycees.
Kimberly Gibaud
2010 District E-1 Director, Michigan Jaycees
2010 Chairman of the Board, Auburn Jaycees
__________________________________________________________
To Whom It May Concern:
In the relatively short amount of time that I have known Angela Clock, I have gained great amounts of respect for her. I met her while she was the president of the Lansing Jaycees. She was very friendly and took the time to get to know me. From this, I could see that she had great potential at helping out others that she did not even really know. I also could sense the fire in her to strive for great things. She was very enthusiastic and eager to share what projects her chapter had going on, even going to the great length of inviting me/my chapter to help in their projects. The reciprocal was also true. She asked me what my chapter had coming up, so that she/her chapter could try to make it to our events to help us as well.
This drive and energy has only continued through this year, as she stepped up to become the Region D Director. Everything that she had been doing in the past only amplified, as she brought this energy and vigor to help out the chapters in Region D, as well as throughout the state. If I ever had a question on how the paperwork needed to be submitted, and I could not reach my Region/District directors, I knew I could count on an answer from her. Along with this, she took the time to promote herself, by competing in Master Speak-Up, which she in turn won at the National US Jaycees convention in New Orleans.
With everything that Angela has brought to the table in the 1-2 years I have known her, I am convinced she would be a great candidate to run for the Michigan Jaycees Community Development Vice President this next year, as she will continue to help this organization by bringing enthusiasm to the rest of the chapters in Michigan.
Sincerely,
Steve G Pickelmann
Frankenmuth Jaycees
2010 Management VP
____________________________________________________________
I have really gotten to know Angela over the last 2 years and I am always amazed
by the energy she devotes to this organization. It is that energy that will
make her an outstanding Community Vice President for the Michigan Jaycees and I
whole-heartedly support Angela in this campaign.
James Camp
President
Marshall Area Jaycees
____________________________________________________________
To Whom It May Concern,
I am honored to endorse Angela Clock as the Michigan Jaycees 2011 Community Vice President. Angela is a current member of the Lansing Jaycees and is actively serving as Chair of the Board. She has been actively involved in several community projects during the past year(s). As president of the Lansing Jaycees I have seen the direct impact of her involvement.
The Community Area of Opportunity allows the Jaycees to create impact in their communities. The Commissions under Community are: Community Service, Community Fundraising, Government and Civic Involvement and Children and Youth Commission.
As our 2009 President, Angela Clock oversaw 14 community events. This included some of our chapter’s standards: Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn, Face Painting at the East Lansing Art Festival, Children’s Shopping Spree and Stuff the Bus. Some of our past events were reintroduced such as: Relay for Life, Ronald McDonald House dinner and helping the Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center. In 2009, over 1,400 man hours were logged, $10,038.57 in cash and in-kind donations and 53 individual members participated in the events. During Angela’s tenure as president the Lansing Jaycees received recognition from the Michigan Jaycees for our programming in Community Area of Opportunity.
As our 2010 Chair of the Board, Angela Clock has been involved in Easter Egg Hunt, ELAF Face Painting, Bowl For Kids Sake, Rebuilding Together and Relay for Life. She has recently chaired a Book Drive, which involved the community dropping off books for donation in bins placed at several local businesses. The books will benefit the Capital Area Literacy Coalition and Reach and Read Michigan. We are still collecting books, however since this is a new event for the chapter I applaud her efforts for getting this up and running.
I have had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors with Angela Clock for two years and I can say that she is a passionate leader who is always looking for new opportunities to positively impact the Lansing Community. I strongly endorse Angela Clock as Vice President of the Community Area of Opportunity as I am convinced she will carry forward the passion that she has for the Lansing Community and apply it to the entire state.
Sincerely,
Angela M. Fossi
82nd President – Lansing Jaycees
If you've found this, you probably want to know why I'm running!
Hi everyone!
This is my first blog post on the Over the Moon 2011 Community Vice President campaign blog. This will be the official website for the campaign, and I welcome any and all questions. The next couple of posts will introduce you to the campaign, the team and our supporters. I'm very excited to begin this journey and look forward to seeing you all at events!!!
So to begin - here are my goals for the 2011 MIJC Community Team and beyond:
#1 - Keep it local and meaningful!
The Michigan Jaycees and Community Team need to be the support system for our local chapters. Our chapters should be focusing most of their energy on community projects that impact their local community and their members. MIJC projects should compliment what our chapters are doing in their local communities (i.e. Relay for Life).
#2 - Use the Community Area of Opportunity as a recruitment tool!
How do our local chapters get their names out in the community? Through the amazing community projects offered - whether it's raising money for a local charity, providing free Easter Egg Hunts for children or a candidate forum. We need to take every opportunity to help our local chapter use those events as a recruitment tool. These are the projects that provide our chapter with the most exposure to their local communities.
#3 - Broaden our scope of community and civic involvement.
Unfortunately, it's easy for chapter to get stuck in a rut. We have the opportunity to help our local chapters expand their programming to involve all 4 community areas of opportunity: community service, community fundraising, government and civic involvement and children & youth. It is the job of the Michigan Jaycees and the Community Team to ensure that our chapters have the tools to provide well rounded programming in the community area to members.
So - there you have it. Feel free to post questions or make comments. I'm happy to hear what YOU have to suggest for your chapters!
This is my first blog post on the Over the Moon 2011 Community Vice President campaign blog. This will be the official website for the campaign, and I welcome any and all questions. The next couple of posts will introduce you to the campaign, the team and our supporters. I'm very excited to begin this journey and look forward to seeing you all at events!!!
So to begin - here are my goals for the 2011 MIJC Community Team and beyond:
#1 - Keep it local and meaningful!
The Michigan Jaycees and Community Team need to be the support system for our local chapters. Our chapters should be focusing most of their energy on community projects that impact their local community and their members. MIJC projects should compliment what our chapters are doing in their local communities (i.e. Relay for Life).
#2 - Use the Community Area of Opportunity as a recruitment tool!
How do our local chapters get their names out in the community? Through the amazing community projects offered - whether it's raising money for a local charity, providing free Easter Egg Hunts for children or a candidate forum. We need to take every opportunity to help our local chapter use those events as a recruitment tool. These are the projects that provide our chapter with the most exposure to their local communities.
#3 - Broaden our scope of community and civic involvement.
Unfortunately, it's easy for chapter to get stuck in a rut. We have the opportunity to help our local chapters expand their programming to involve all 4 community areas of opportunity: community service, community fundraising, government and civic involvement and children & youth. It is the job of the Michigan Jaycees and the Community Team to ensure that our chapters have the tools to provide well rounded programming in the community area to members.
So - there you have it. Feel free to post questions or make comments. I'm happy to hear what YOU have to suggest for your chapters!
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