Young People Creating Positive Change
Who We Are
The Rising Phoenix Jaycees is the premier young person's organization in the state
of Hawaii. We are a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization made up of tomorrow's
leaders and today's up-and-coming young professionals, dedicated to leadership,
individual development and community service. The Jaycees has a dual purpose: (1)
to promote leadership training and self-improvement for our members, and (2) provide
service and support for our community. And, our goal is to have fun doing it!
Simply put, we are young people, ages 21 through 40, who have come together for
a common purpose: creating positive change in our community and in ourselves while
having a great time.
Diversity and Variety
We represent a variety of occupations, interests, and social and economic backgrounds.
We are entrepreneurs, engineers, teachers, accountants, financial planners, salespeople,
realtors, bankers, nonprofit administrators - and everything in between. As individuals,
we subscribe to many different political ideologies and religious beliefs (the Jaycees
is not a religious or political organization).
Leadership Development
The Rising Phoenix Jaycees builds tomorrow's leaders today - one member at a time.
We learn by doing. Our hands-on training approach gives members the opportunity
to run community service projects and other chapter events that enhance the lives
of local members and the community.
How We Build Leaders
Our members learn the skills needed to plan major projects, motivate groups, problem-solve,
budget, run meetings, and much more! By participating on committees, chairing events,
and serving on the Board of Directors, an individual learns how to delegate, manage
and work as a team with other civic minded people. We strongly encourage members
to develop new ideas and undertake new initiatives in order to realize their leadership
potential. This experience offers members the opportunity to grow through success
and failure in a safe and positive environment.
Skills We Hone & Develop
We've listed just a few of the leadership skills that active members develop
as Jaycees.
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Managing Change
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Run Effective Meetings
- Problem-Solving
- Delegation
- Time Management
- Group Decision-Making
- Leadership Coaching
- Measuring Performance
- Managing Volunteers
- Financial Management
- Motivating Groups
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Management
Community Involvement
Once armed with leadership training, the member is encouraged to apply such skills
doing Community Development projects.
Our Community Partners
Throughout the year, we assist these organizations with their projects.
- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- Lanakila Meals on Wheels
- Lupus Foundation of America, Honolulu Chapter
- MAAC, Palolo Valley Kids
- Moiliili Community Center
- Ronald McDonald House
- Special Olympics of Hawaii
- United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii
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