January 15th:
Upload Managers Due: This person will be responsible for uploading your state's books to the judging site. Please send their name, phone number and e-mail address to charity.stegman@gmail.com.
February 5th:
Online Judges Due (2/5/2010):Your state's judge will need to have high-speed internet access. Please e-mail me (charity.stegman@gmail.com)
their name, phone number, e-mail address, and whether they will be judging CPG's or Annual Reports.
For the purpose of judging Annual Reports submitted by states and chapters, the number of judges required per state will be determined by the total number of entries submitted from their state.
The following scale will be used:
For 1-4 entries, 1 judge is required
For 5-9 entries, 2 judges are required
For 10-16 entries, 3 judges are required
For 17 or more entries, 4 judges are required.
For the purpose of judging Single Project Entries (SPEs) submitted by chapters and Statewide Project Awards, the number of judges required per state will be determined by the total number of entries submitted from the state.
The following scale will be used:
For 1-10 entries, 1 judge is required
For 10-19 entries, 2 judges are required
For 20-29 entries, 3 judges are required
For 30 or more entries, 4 judges are required.
Book Uploads Begin (2/5/2010): The final date that books will be accepted will be the Feb. 20th.
Memorial Awards (2/5/2010): Submit either by mail to the National Service Center or electronically to President John at john.weber@bis.midco.net. All questions concerning the memorial awards go to President John.
2009 Blue Chip (2/5/2010):Submissions are to be sent to usjcbluechip@yahoo.com. For questions about Blue Chip please contact President John at john.weber@bis.midco.net.
February 22nd: Judging begins
2010 Outstanding Young Farmer Awards
The purpose of the Outstanding Young Farmer program is to bring about a greater interest in the farmer, to foster better urban-rural relations through the understanding of the farmers’ problems, to develop an appreciation of their contributions and achievements, and to inform the agribusiness community of the growing urban awareness of farmers’ importance and impact on the American economy.
This year’s event, again being sponsored by John Deere, will be held at the Hilton North in
Raleigh
,
NC
on February 11-14, 2010. Besides featuring the awards ceremony recognizing our nation’s best young farmers, the event will include comedian Jay Hendren, special guest speaker Steve Troxler, tours, and lots of good food. For more information about this great event go to: Outstanding Young Farmer
The 2010 Blue Chip is available on line at: Blue Chip
Ten Outstanding Young Americans
Deadline
The deadline is fast approaching. If you know someone that is deserving of this recognition, have them complete and return the TOYA application. It can be founds at:
90th Annual Convention/72nd Annual TOYA
New Orleans, LA June 3-6, 2010
Our first year back to one big meeting a year will be hosted in the Big Easy. Competitions will take place on Wednesday. The convention officially begins with a Welcome to New Orleans party on Wednesday evening. Thursday will have the Opening Ceremony and Year-End Awards. That afternoon we will see the NVP Nominations and Presidential Candidate Introductions for the 2011 officer positions. The Board of Directors Meeting will follow. That evening, we will finish the presentation of awards and say good-bye to the 2009 Officers and President with the Farewell Ceremony. Thursday evening will be the ONTO Chicago 2011 party. Friday will begin with the Annual Meeting of the Corporation and the election of the
2011 officers and President. The remainder of the day is Jaycee training. States may have their own dinners or enjoy a night on the town on Friday night. Saturday begins with general training in specific tracks, Saturday evening will be the Jaycees’ black-tie affair, the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) Awards. Registration is online at www.regonline.com/New_Orleans_2010. Additional information is available about the hotel, agendas, tours, etc. at: New Orleans 2010
