After six weeks working to start a Michigan Jaycees chapter in Clarkston, Cheryl Pellicci’s goal was realized.
The group recently signed up member number 20, which is the amount they needed to start a chapter.
‘I was surprised by how fast it happened,? Chapter President Pellicci said. ‘We did it in only six weeks, and that is working only nights since we all have day jobs. It was all about getting the word out.?
The Clarkston resident credited publicity in The Clarkston News along with their booth at the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Expo in helping them get enough people involved. She is also thankful to local business Slick and Bubba’s Elite and Expeditious Websites for paying the charter fee.
‘We wanted to show our community civic duty,? Slick and Bubba’s owner and new Jaycee member Luc Poirier said. ‘We met Cheryl through the Chamber and her passion is contagious. She is a great leader.?
Pellicci is excited by how the process has been going.
‘When I started out I really did not know what to expect. I had never been involved with something like this. Obviously we had a very good response,? Pellicci said.
While they have enough for the chapter, Pellicci is still recruiting. Her goal is to have 30 members by the end of January.
However, up next is electing officers for the new Clarkston chapter. Among the positions that need to be filled are treasurer, secretary, liaison to the Chamber and others.
The group has already been active in the community by participating in last week’s annual Holiday Parade. The group also has visions of taking over the annual Independence Day parade from the Independence Fire Department.
‘We are very excited. We want to be useful to the community,? Pellicci said.
The group is putting together a website, www.clarkstonjaycees.org, where they will offer a community survey which will help them decide what the community needs. The website should be up and running in approximately two weeks.
‘We definitely want to take into account what the community wants,? Pellicci said.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Jaycees or signing up can visit the website or call Pellicci at (248) 872-1745.