Embodying the line of the Jaycee Creed that states, “Earth’s great treasure lies in human personality,” this area provides an opportunity for individual members to realize their personal potential through training programs. While there is an Area of Opportunity for individual development, every single activity in the Junior Chamber organization is oriented to develop the potential and skills of the individual member. Active participation in activities in any of the Areas will give the member the opportunity to enhance his or her potential. Training opportunities not specifically covered by another Area would be included here. The Individual Area of Opportunity through its four Commissions ensures that new members are brought into the organization and are provided with training to fully develop their personal and professional potential:
1. Personal Development Commission–This Commission includes projects that improve the quality of life of the membership. Such projects provide education that benefits members in both their personal and professional lives. Examples include: Financial Planning Training, Retirement Planning, Family Life Projects Spiritual Development Projects, Hobbies, Time Management, and Public Speaking Training.
2. Professional Development Commission–Projects aimed at developing members as leaders in their chapters and professions are the focus of this Commission. Examples include: LTU (Leadership Training University), Chairperson Training, Officer Training, “How to Motivate Others”, Personnel Management Training, and Parliamentary Procedure Training.
3. Membership Retention, Growth and New Chapters Commission–This Commission ensures that new members join the chapter regularly, receive proper orientation and are included in the chapter’s activities immediately after joining. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. The more members and chapters we have, the more we can accomplish. We count people because people count! Examples include: Recruiting, M-Night, Chapter Extensions, New Member Orientations, and Passport to Leadership.
4. Chapter Activities Commission–This Commission ensures that members have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of social activities, and that chapter meetings are well planned and members have the opportunity to participate in meeting procedures. Examples include: Chapter Visitations, Chapter Socials, Awards Program, Chapter Sports Team, and General Membership Meetings.
