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"A Publication of the Puyallup Jaycees" December 2005 ________________________________________ Editor’s note: President Jeff’s article was written before his new daughter was born. There's something in the air. School is long back in session now, holidays are approaching, there's that Fall crispness that is unmistakable when you set foot outdoors. Is it magic? Excitement? Anticipation? As many of you know, me wife Valerie is about to have a baby as I am writing this. Any time. I mean ANY time; hopefully I'll be able to finish this article first. It's been a long nine months, new at first, sometimes hard, probably a lot of ups and downs and highs and lows that I'm not even aware of. But it's been nine months, and she's a veteran now. She's wearing it well. It's part of her. But not for long. We're ready. We've put in the time. We know something's about to happen, it's inevitable. It'll happen anytime now. All the work, all the pain, all the preparation, is going to turn into something incredible, something amazing. Well, it's going to turn into life. In this case, Audrey Elizabeth Tarbutton. (She should be born by the time you're reading this). Now Jaycees can be a big part of your life too. If you survived October's growth week, then you are well aware of this. But of course family is the most important, and rightfully so. It's nice that we can do a lot of Jaycee things with our families. But even still, even though they may not be as miraculous as a newborn, there are things we can do that may be little miracles in themselves. Maybe you'll never know it, but maybe that kind word you shared with a stranger at a project, or the smile you shared with a child, or that pat on the back you gave to a fellow Jaycee came just in time for someone who needed that word, or that smile, or that pat. Perhaps it was at a meeting, where you felt brave enough to take a position, or chair a project, or even speak in public. Perhaps doing something you never thought you'd do is a little miracle in itself. The wheel has just started turning. There will be more work, more preparation, more pain. We have a lot more to do before we sign off on 2005 and go into 2006 with our bags packed, heads held high, full steam ahead. The air will get crisper, the falling leaves will all disappear, and fight songs will turn into Holiday carols. It's like something great is about to happen. Maybe it's magic, or excitement, or anticipation. But I know I feel something in the air... ~ Jeff Tarbutton, Your Proud President In This Issue: • Providing a Holiday Dinner… • Think Globally, Act locally • This and That • Up close and Personal • Are you a Good Communicator? Holiday Dinner The Young Generation Club of Auburn will be celebrating their annual Christmas Dinner on December 19, 2005. This is a group of mentally and physically challenged individuals full of life and energy that we as Jaycees have had the privilege to work with four times a year for more than 20 years! Our role as volunteers is to get together and prepare turkeys, potatoes, and vegetables for everyone and then serve it to this fabulous group of folks. We need people as early as 4:30 p.m. to come out and get dinner started. We’ll have turkeys to carve, potatoes and vegetables to make, and rolls to cut and butter. Our goal is to be ready to serve dinner by 6:30 p.m. We need at least 5 people on the line serving the meals with 1-2 as backups. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jessica Hatley at 253-861-1356 or 253-883-5064 or you can email her at puyallupmdvp@yahoo.com. Directions: Take Hwy 18 East to the Auburn/Enumclaw exit. At the light take a right. Go to the second light at Burger King and take a right. Follow 4th Street SE to H Street SE and take a right. Go all the way down to the end of H Street to 9th Street SE and take a left. At the end of 9th Street is a building on your right, parking lot on your left, and Les Gove Park straight ahead. We will be in the last building on your right in the kitchen. Think Globally Act Locally You, as a Puyallup Jaycee, are part of a much bigger organization. Here is some of what’s happening with Jaycees at all levels: State Level: Year-End Convention is coming!!! For those of you who have been to a convention before, I don't need to say another word, do I?!?! =) For those of you who haven't been to a state convention yet, you don't know what you are missing. It is a fun and exciting weekend, and the enthusiasm is Contagious! Mark January 27-29 on your calendar and plan on coming to Everett with us. We are participating in several challenges that we plan on winning (as many of you know, one of them involves Jell-O Wrestling....), and we plan on running away with some awards as well! More details to follow see Jeff for any info. National (US Jaycees): The United States Junior Chamber 2006 Year End Meeting will be at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Hotel in South Carolina. We are sending a delegation including competitors. If you are interested in attending – let us know!! ****************************************** Puyallup Jaycees, I want to thank each and every one of you for all your hard work this past month. Your chapter has come alive again, and the Puyallup community is fortunate to have you. Fright Fest was especially fun, despite the rain, and I am looking forward to more good times ahead! ~ Jill Griffin, Washington State Executive Vice President This and that… Rock the Vote? Elections were held at the November 14th General Membership Meeting. Results were: Board Positions for 2006 at this moment: Jeff Tarbutton President… Jessica Hatley MDVP; Melissa Stafford CDVP; Laura Heindselman IDVP; Katie Harris Secretary; Alyssa Lynn Treasurer; Corey Steadman MVP; Valerie Tarbutton IVP (International); Angie Struttmann Training Director; Lisa Chappa Communications Director; Eduardo Chappa Web Administrator; Dacia Uecker Fundraising Director; Jen Heindselman is affectionately known as "El Presidente". I think that's everyone if I forgot anyone I'm really sorry. It is extremely likely that there will be additions and changes with some of the new incoming folks and some school schedules ********** Monday, 12/13, 7:00 pm--General Membership Meeting (GMM) It will be at Jessica's work in Fife, 4813 Pacific Hwy E (BPI Medical Sales and Service). We will be making Christmas Cards with the Puyallup Jaycee Kids for a local Senior Center during the first part of this meeting. Remember to Bring your Stuffed Animals for the Jaycee Kids’ Toy Drive! *********** Thursday, 12/29, 6:30 pm--YIPES (You're Invited, People Eating and Socializing). This month will be hosted by the class of October (all those recruited in October). Come and see what new ideas they have and also support our newer members’ project! Chairperson is Jennifer ********** Hey all this is Valerie just sending out a friendly as your Management Development Vice President. Please make sure if you are running a project, to have your Chairman's Planning Guide (CPG) questions 1-7 done. We really are trying to take #1 in parade this quarter so that our President does not have to Jell-O wrestle. If you need any assistance in completing your CPG please let myself or Jessica Hatley know and we would be happy to help you. *********************** Movie Review: Zathura was awesome. Lots of adventure and excitement throughout the movie. Brittany and I enjoyed every minute of it. It caught your attention from the very beginning. It even made us jump a few times. It was well worth the money to see it on the big screen, she even wants to see it again. – Jessica Up close and Personal Laura, Melissa & Alyssa, Thanks for always looking out for me & making sure I am doing ok. I appreciate your friendship so much!! Thanks for being there for me! -Valerie Jaycee Kid, Andres: I can’t believe it’s been 2 years. You’ll always be my baby! - Mommy. Jeff, You are doing a great job at being President! Thanks for the inspiration, lets keep rocking the boat! Valerie Eduardo, Looking forward to your work as the new webmaster! Who’s Due: December – nobody. January – Trey. Are you a Good Communicator… Did you add something to this newsletter? If not, there’s always the January Newsletter. Just E-mail it to XtreemImpact@hotmail.com by the 3rd Monday of the month. Promote your projects, State your Opinions (movies, restaurants, etc), or get personal. Everyone who submits an article will be entered into a drawing for a prize! This month’s winner was…. Valerie! Watch the mail for your prize. ~ Lisa Chappa (Newsletter Editor) *********************************** What are you doing Sunday Night? Get connected and join us for our new Sunday Night Chat online. SNC is a quick (15 minutes?) weekly online check-in to talk about what's going on, how everyone's doing, sharing news, and this and that. Get your dose of motivation for the week ahead there every Sunday at 9pm Pacific Time via this link: http://www.chatzy.com/757783535328 Type in your name and the password rock (as in Puyallup Jaycees Rock!) and you're there! In fact, go there now to see what you missed. It's also a great place for committee meetings. |
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