2007 Events:

January 2007

Board of Directors meeting. 7 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

TIPS training. 6 PM at Dewar's 12 Club, Verizon Center, Washington, DC.

Movie & Dinner Out. 7 PM. at Ted’s Montana Grill, 2451 Eisenhower Ave. (Hoffman Center). Following dinner, we will see a movie (TBD) at Hoffman Center.

LOTS (Local Officer Training School). James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

CD (Community Development) meeting. 7:30 PM at Baja Fresh, 3231 Duke St, Alexandria Commons Shopping Center.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Reception. 5:30-7:30 PM at Landmark Mall, West End Community 5801 Duke Street. $10 in advance/$15 at the door.

JAYCEE WEEK 2007: January 21 - 27

Installation Banquet & Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

CAN (Community Appreciation Night). 5:30-7:30 PM City Hall. Five outstanding City employees will be honored at this reception.

AROMA (Alexandria Restaurant of the Month Activity). 7:30 PM at Joe Theismann’s, 1800 Diagonal Rd.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce: Lunch & Learn. Microsoft Tips & Tricks, Noon - 1 PM at Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 801 N. Fairfax Street Suite 402.

M-Night (Membership Night). 7-9 PM at Mango Mike's, 4580 Duke Street. Want to learn more about the Jaycees?  Interested in becoming a member?  Join us for M-Night and meet other Jaycees.

Happy Hour. 6-8 PM at the Union Street Public House, 121 S. Union St. CANCELLED

ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

Virginia Jaycees Winter Boards. Virginia Beach.

Virginia Jaycees Winter Boards. Virginia Beach.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce: New Member Orientation. 4-5 PM at Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 801 N. Fairfax Street Suite 402.

February 2007

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce: The Chairman's Winter Gala Silent Auction & Casino. Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road. $125.

AROMA (Alexandria Restaurant of the Month Activity). 7:30 PM at Romano's Macaroni Grill in Kingstowne.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce: Professional Networking Breakfast. 7:30-9 AM. Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road. $125.

Happy Hour. 6-8 PM at the Union Street Public House, 121 S. Union St.

Verizon Center Concession Stand Fundraising. 5-10 PM. Caps vs NY Rangers. (CANCELLED)

Board of Directors Meeting. 7 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce: Business Reception. 5:30-7:30 PM at Chadwick's Restaurant, 203 The Strand, Old Town.

George Washington Birthday Parade. Act as a parade marshal or driver in this event honoring our first president.

Membership Night (M-Night). 7-9 PM, Del Merei Grille in Del Ray ( 3106 Mount Vernon Avenue ). We will be set up in the bar area.

Want to learn more about the Jaycees?  Interested in becoming a member?  Join us for M-Night and meet other Jaycees.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce: State of the City Breakfast. 7:30-9:30 PM. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 625 First Street.

Say Yes! to Arts Day.  1-4 PM.  JCPenney Court , Springfield Mall.  Volunteers are needed to serve as assistants to artisans during arts days for children.  Please contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com or Amy at atenhouse@Hotmail.com. 

ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

Verizon Center Concession Stand Fundraiser. 11 AM Caps vs Devils. (TENTATIVE)

Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

Featured Topic: Quick Tips for Speaking in Public
Presented by: John Buscher

John Buscher is the president of the Alexandria Chapter of the Toastmasters Group. Professionally, John is a senior public affairs advisor for Holland & Knight LLP's Government Section, and he has more than 15 years of experience working on Capitol Hill and in the field of government relations.

March 2007

St. Patrick's Day Parade.  12 - ?. Join the Jaycees as we watch the St. Patty's Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria. We'll be meeting at 12 noon in front of Vermilion Restaurant (1120 King Street between Fayette and Henry Streets). Following the parade, we'll be walking to Joe Theismann's Restaurant, 1800 Diagonal Road, for lunch. Contact Amy for more information.

AROMA (Alexandria Restaurant of the Month Activity). 7:30 PM at Lone Star Steakhouse, 3141 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA.

Dinner and movie. We’ll meet at 7 PM at Pizzeria Uno, 5935 Kingstowne Centre in Alexandria.  Following dinner, we’ll see a movie (TBD) at Kingstowne 16 Movie Theater, 5910 Kingstowne Towne Center.  To RSVP or for more information, contact Amy.

Board of Directors Meeting. 7 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

How to Write a CPG - Training Class. 7:30 PM. Learn how to write a Chairman's Planning Guide (CPG), a mini business plan for an event. Great training for beginning event planners. RSVP to Amy. POSTPONED

Membership Night (M-Night). 7-9 PM, King Street Blues, Old Town Alexandria. We will be set up in the bar area. Want to learn more about the Jaycees?  Interested in becoming a member?  Join us for M-Night and meet other Jaycees.

Happy Hour. 6-8 PM at Clyde's at Mark Center, 1700 N. Beauregard Street in Alexandria. Start your weekend off on the right foot! Join the Jaycees for Happy Hour. RSVP to Amy.

Twist and Shout Music Day.  1-4 pm.  Macy’s Court, Springfield Mall.  Volunteers are needed to serve as assistants to artisans during arts days for children.  Please contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com or Amy at atenhouse@Hotmail.com. 

Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

Featured Topic: Generations in the Workplace
Presented by Shira Harrington

Camp Virginia Spring Work Party. March 30-April 1, Roanoke, VA. We are going to take a weekend and start fixing up Camp Virginia Jaycee and get it ready for the campers this coming summer. If you are handy with power tools, hammers, paint brushes, or just good at telling people what to do, then is a perfect weekend for you. We have plenty of fixer-up-opportunities for all to take part in.

Please contact CDVP Emily Puente to sign up. If you have any items you would like to donate to Camp, please bring them with you. Also, please bring your own tools. We aren't sure what we will have available for us at Camp other than paint and paint brushes. Lodging and meals will be free that weekend.

ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

April 2007

Myers-Briggs 101. POSTPONED Learn your Myers-Briggs Personality Type at this informative and interactive introductory seminar. $39 course fee covers the MBTI evaluation and a copy of Introduction to Type in Organizations. RSVP to Cathy.

Board of Directors Meeting. 7 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

Membership Night (M-Night), 7-9 PM, Ramparts Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1700 Fern Street, Alexandria (www.rampsrest.com).   Come on out to M-Night and meet current and prospective Jaycee members.  Bring a friend, co-worker, or family member!  This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Alexandria Jaycees.  For more information, contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org.    

Regional Party. The NOVA (Northern Virginia) regional party will be held at a member's home. Please email Jeff for the address. This will be a potluck so please bring some food to eat!  The host will provide water, soft drinks, beer, and wine.   Please RSVP to jmbobich@yahoo.com. 

Professional Skills Competitions - Training Session. 10 AM - 2 PM in Richmond, VA at Tyler Haynes Commons, University of Richmond Campus. $10, includes lunch. Email Quenton Lee or call 804-640-7375 to register.

Learn:

• The fundamentals of effective communication
• Strategies for powerful presentations
• How to win any debate or argument

Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

Rebuilding Together Alexandria. Help needy citizens improve their houses.

Morning shift starts with some coffee and donuts at 8:00 and goes until 12:00.  (Then lunch!!), and the afternoon shift can begin shortly after the lunch break (we're thinking pizza) and goes until 4:00.  You will get a free t-shirt also!

Please fill out and complete these 2 brief forms - and bring them with you! Download Form 1 and Form 2.

So, come on out and see us, ready to do a little housework--wear some work clothes and work gloves.  The homeowner, Pauline, is excited to meet all of you and is eager to help out in the work!   Email Amy, Harry or I for the forms you need to fill out and the address we will be working at.  Harry--hschroeder@washcaps.com, Sally--sallyschroeder@hotmail.com, and  Amy--atenhouse@hotmail.com

Other things we could use:  painting drop cloths (plastic sheets or old bed sheets), a big cooler to hold drinks and ice, and any tools that you might have.

Thanks and see you there!

Sally and Harry Schroeder

Imagine Dinner to support the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry. 6 PM in Old Town Alexandria. $30 covers dinner, dessert, drinks, dancing, and silent auction. RSVP to Amy. Dinner will be at a private residence, and then the group will walk to The Torpedo Factory for the dessert, drinks, dancing, and silent auction.

ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave. Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

Carpenter's Shelter Cookoff. 12 - 3 PM, at The Birchmere.

May 2007

AROMA (Alexandria's Restaurant of the Month Activity) at Don Pablo's in Potomac Yards at 7:30 pm

Happy Hour at Rustico Restaurant at 7 pm

Dinner & Movie at Arlington Cinema & Draft House at 7:30 pm. 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA.

Board of Directors Meeting. 7:30 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

Membership Night, Hops Grill & Brewery, Potomac Yards Shopping Center (3625 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22305). Drop in between 7 and 9 PM to M-Night and meet current and prospective Jaycee members.  Bring a friend, co-worker, or family member!  This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Alexandria Jaycees.  For more information, contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org.    

State Boards in Richmond

National Zoo Visit. 1 PM. Meet at the King Street Metro station at 1 PM to travel to the Zoo as a group; or meet the group at the entrance gate. RSVP to Amy. Zoo admission is free; bring money for snacks, drinks, or souvenirs.

Monthly Chapter Meeting.

ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

Yard Sale at Lane Elementary School 7 AM - 2 PM. Vendors, click here for information packets. Jaycees are needed to help set up and tear down as well as help with the concession stand. the Membership has its privileges! Dues-paid Alexandria Jaycees may have yard sale spaces for FREE. For more information or to volunteer contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

June 2007

Charter Night. 7 PM - 12 AM. Embassy Suites, Old Town Alexandria. Celebrate the 67th anniversary of the Alexandria Jaycees with a great dinner and dancing. Cost is $45/member; $48/non-member and a cash bar will be provided. Formal attire/black tie optional.

Red Cross Alcohol Awareness Training - Anyone who has not taken the Red Cross Alcohol Awareness Training or Verizon Center Tips Training needs to attend a special training class at Red Cross Headquarters. You must complete the training to volunteer at the Red Cross Waterfront Festival. For more information or to attend, contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

AROMA (Alexandria's Restaurant of the Month Activity) at Clyde's at Mark Center at 1700 N. Beauregard Street in Alexandriaat 7:30 pm. Join the Jaycees for some good food and good conversation! For more information or to attend, contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

Yard Sale at Lane Elementary School 7 AM - 2 PM. Vendors, click here for information packets. Jaycees are needed to help set up and tear down as well as help with the concession stand. the Membership has its privileges! Dues-paid Alexandria Jaycees may have yard sale spaces for FREE. For more information or to volunteer contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

Hiking Trip to Sugarloaf Mountain. Join the Jaycees for an approximately 2 1/2 mile hike on Sugarloaf Mountain, located near Clarksburg on the border of Montgomery and Frederick Counties. We will meet at 9:30 AM to carpool from Alexandria and arrive at the mountain by 11. We will begin hiking and then stop for lunch at a scenic vista, completing our hike after lunch. The hike, while short, is moderately strenuous with considerable trekking up and down hills. We will return to Alexandria in the mid-late afternoon. There is no cost. For more details or to register, please contact Jeff Bobich. Please register by Friday June 8 so we can plan accordingly for lunch. For those of you who can’t make this hike, we will have another hike to Shenandoah National Park in July -- details to be provided.

Board of Directors Meeting. 7 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

Red Cross Waterfront Festival. Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town. 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Get a tan and sell some beer! What could be better than that? Join the Alexandria Chapter of the American Red Cross as it hosts the 26th annual Waterfront Festival. Jaycees are needed to help check IDs and serve beer to festival attendees. All volunteers gain free entrance to the festival - a $10 value. For more information or to volunteer, contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

Red Cross Waterfront Festival. Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town.

Washington Nationals Game And Tailgate Party. Join us on Saturday evening to see our Nats play the Cleveland Indians in an interleague game. We will meet in parking lot #8 of RFK Stadium (easily accessible from I-395 and closest to the Anacostia River) at 5:30 PM for a tailgate party featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and a variety of beverages. We will then make our way into the stadium for the game, which starts at 7:05 PM. Total cost is $20, which includes tailgate party and game ticket. You may travel to the stadium on your own; however for those who wish to ride together we will try to arrange carpools to save on parking costs. Please register by Thursday June 21 so we can purchase tickets and plan accordingly for the tailgate party cookout. For more details or to register, please contact Jeff Bobich.

Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St. Camp Virginia Jaycee representative Sandy Fulgham is scheduled to speak.

ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

July 2007

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Alexandria Birthday Celebration. 3 - 11 p.m. Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town. Volunteers are needed to sell burgers, brats, hotdogs, sodas and water at our annual concession stand. We need servers, grill cooks and individuals to handle the money.

Possible shifts are:

• Setup: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Shift #1: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Shift #2: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
• Breakdown: 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm

For more information or to volunteer, contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

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Board of Directors Meeting. 7:30 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce “Meet the Candidates” Business Forum. 7:30-9AM at Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road.

Attending will be Democratic contender for City Council Justin Wilson and Republican candidate Bill Cleveland. Questions for the candidates must be submitted in writing in advance and can be submitted by email to cmichaels@alexchamber.com, faxed to 703-739-3805 or turned in day of the event at registration (no questions will be taken from the floor). This is an opportunity to ask the candidates their opinions on matters of importance to business. In order to register for this event (and receive the member price), please visit the Chamber’s website at www.alexchamber.com.

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Yard Sale at Lane Elementary School 7 AM - 2 PM. Vendors, click here for information packets. Jaycees are needed to help set up and tear down as well as help with the concession stand. the Membership has its privileges! Dues-paid Alexandria Jaycees may have yard sale spaces for FREE. For more information or to volunteer contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

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Jaycee Networking Social. 7:30 PM at Capital City Brewery (Village at Shirlington) 2700 S. Quincy St., Arlington.

Are you looking to have fun and meet new people, all while helping your community and learning skills vital for success in the business world? If so the Northern Virginia Jaycees are for you. We are an organization for young people 21-41 who work to aid their communities and teach their members business development and management skills.

The Northern Virginia Jaycees are made up of 5 chapters, Arlington, Alexandria, Downtown, Fairfax and Vienna.

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Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

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Alexandria Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Grab a blanket and let’s watch a movie! Join us at Ben Brenman Park, 5000 Duke Street, Alexandria for an outdoor showing of Devil Wears Prada. The movie begins at 8:45 p.m. To attend or for more information, contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org.

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ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

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Tubing Trip. Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Join us for some fun in the sun as we float down the river. Cost $25. For more information or to attend, contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

August 2007

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Concession stand at the Friendship Firehouse Festival from 6 am to 2 pm. Volunteers are needed to help set up concession stand, sell & cook food and tear down. Set-up time is at 6 am with the event running until 2 pm. We will be selling our usual menu of hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks at this festival. The location will be at South Alfred Street between King & Prince Streets. Contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com if you are willing to volunteer or will be willing to run the event.

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Yard Sale at Lane Elementary School 7 AM - 2 PM. Vendors, click here for information packets. Jaycees are needed to help set up and tear down as well as help with the concession stand. the Membership has its privileges! Dues-paid Alexandria Jaycees may have yard sale spaces for FREE. For more information or to volunteer contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

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Shenandoah Park Hiking Trip. We will depart at 10:00 AM and arrive at Shenandoah around noon. We will eat lunch and then do our hike. Afterwards we will return to Skyland Lodge where we will stop for a few drinks in the Taproom, before returning home (or course we will need some designated drivers). More details will be provided via this list-serv, but if you are interested, please e-mail me at jbobich@aol.com.

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Board of Directors Meeting. 7:30 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

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ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

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Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7:30 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

New & Prospective Member Social - 7 PM, preceding the Chapter Meeting. All Alexandrians, ages 21-39, are invited to an informal introduction to the benefits of membership. Learn how you can get involved in your community, network, make new friends and expand your horizons.

September 2007

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Tailgate party & baseball game (Washington Nationals v. San Francisco Giants). The game starts at 7:05 PM and we will meet in RFK Parking Lot #8 at 5:30 for some tailgating, which will include food (hot dogs, bratwurst, hamburgers, etc.) and plenty of beer and soft drinks. Those of who joined us for our last tailgate party prior to the game against the Cleveland Indians on June 23 know just how much fun this is. Also, this time I will remember to bring the ketchup and mustard.

Cost: $25 per person (includes ticket and the food and beverages at the tailgate). You do not need to drive to the stadium -- you can metro down and just meet us in the parking lot. If you do drive on your own, parking is $15 per car, which is not included in the $25 price quoted above. We will be sitting in the 400 level, the lower seats in the upper deck (purple seats). More details will be provided via the list-serv, but if you are interested, please e-mail Jeff at jbobich@aol.com.

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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 2007 Legislative Reception. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meet Alexandria’s elected officials at the Chamber’s Annual Legislative Reception aboard Potomac Riverboat Company's beautiful Cherry Blossom. This is the perfect opportunity to build relationships with government officials on the city, state, and federal levels as well as meet with Alexandria’s educational leaders. In order to register for this event (and receive the member price), please visit the Chamber’s website at www.alexchamber.com.

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Hike the Billy Goat Trail, Great Falls, MD. More details will be provided via this list-serv, but if you are interested, please e-mail Jeff at jbobich@aol.com. POSTPONED

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Board of Directors Meeting. 7:30 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

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Alexandria Chamber Professional Networking Breakfast - Alexandria Business Network. 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. This monthly networking breakfast event, gives the Chamber members and guests the opportunity to network, build relationships, present information on their business and services, and exchange business cards with prospective clients and customers. In order to register for this event (and receive the member price), please visit the Chamber’s website at www.alexchamber.com.

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Yard Sale at Lane Elementary School 7 AM - 2 PM. Vendors, click here for information packets. Jaycees are needed to help set up and tear down as well as help with the concession stand. the Membership has its privileges! Dues-paid Alexandria Jaycees may have yard sale spaces for FREE. For more information or to volunteer contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

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The Jaycees will host a picnic  from 12 - 4 p.m. at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria for all Jaycee members, guests, and prospective members.   Fort Ward Park is located at 4301 West Braddock Road in Alexandria. We will be in Area #8.  For directions, please visit http://alexandriava.gov/recreation/pdfs/Fortwardmap.pdf.  

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Join the Alexandria Jaycees for dinner and a movie. We’ll be meeting at Chadwick’s in Old Town for dinner followed by a movie at the Old Town Theater. For more information, contact Amy.

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Ice Cream Social. 1:00 pm, Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 2729 King Street, Alexandria.
Join the Alexandria Jaycees on Sunday, September 23 at 1:00 pm for an Ice Cream Social with seniors at Woodbine Rehab and Healthcare Center. The event is free. Volunteers are needed to help serve ice cream sandwiches and talk with residents. If you plan to attend, please contact Amy at at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org.

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Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

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Happy Hour. 7:30 p.m., King Street Blues, 5810 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria.
The Alexandria Jaycees will be meeting at King Street Blues in Kingstowne for a happy hour. For more information, contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org.

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ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

October 2007

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Hike up Maryland Heights, above Harpers Ferry, WV. Afterwards we will have an optional side trip to Charlestown Races & Slots in nearby Charlestown, WV. More details will be provided via the list-serv, but if you are interested, please e-mail Jeff at jbobich@aol.com.

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Board of Directors Meeting. 7:30 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

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Coats for Kids Project.  7 pm. Join us as we help the Coats for Kids Foundation (http://www.coats-for-kids.org) unload, sort, and tag more than 800 NEW winter coats for delivery to underprivileged kids in Alexandria and around the country. Once sorted and tagged according to size, we’ll prep the donated coats for distribution. While the majority of the distribution is done in Alexandria, CFK donates coats around the U.S.   If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org.

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Alexandria Fall Festival. 8 am – 3pm, Armistead Boothe Park in Alexandria.
The Alexandria Jaycees seek volunteers to help run a concession stand at the Alexandria Fall Festival at Armistead L. Boothe Park, 520 Cameron Station Blvd., Alexandria on Saturday, October 13. Proceeds are used to support upcoming Jaycees community events such as the annual Holiday Shopping Tour for underprivileged children. For more information, please contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Professional Networking Breakfast. 7:30-9:00 a.m. In order to register for this event (and receive the member price), please visit the Chamber’s website at www.alexchamber.com.

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Happy Hour, Mango Mike's, 4580 Duke Street, Alexandria.  7:30 pm - ?? Join your Jaycee friends for some drinks and fun at Mango Mike’s on Friday, October 19th, at 7:30 p.m.   For more information, contact Annette at annettebeacham@hotmail.com. 

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Monthly Chapter Meeting & Chapter Elections. 7 PM in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St.

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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 2007 Business Awards Dinner. 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 625 First Street, Alexandria VA 22314. In order to register for this event (and receive the member price), please visit the Chamber’s website at www.alexchamber.com.

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Yard Sale at Lane Elementary School 7 AM - 2 PM. Vendors, click here for information packets. Jaycees are needed to help set up and tear down as well as help with the concession stand. the Membership has its privileges! Dues-paid Alexandria Jaycees may have yard sale spaces for FREE. For more information or to volunteer contact Lea Anne at alexjcpresident@hotmail.com.

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ALIVE Food Distribution for the Needy. 8:30 AM - Noon, Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave.

Join other community groups to sort, bag, and distribute donated food and produce for needy families in Alexandria. RSVP or more info: contact Amy at cd_vp@alexjaycees.org.

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Del Ray Children's Parade. 11am – 4 pm, Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, Alexandria. The Alexandria Jaycees will be offering games and activities for the children of Alexandria following the Del Ray Children’s Parade. Volunteers are needed to help set up and run the games. The Jaycees focus on leadership development through community service, networking, and social opportunities for adults ages 21-40. For more information, contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org.

November 2007

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American Heart Association’s 2007 Start! Greater Washington Heart Walk. The event will run from 8:30 AM to 12 PM. The walk steps off from and ends on The National Mall. Please contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org for more info.

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Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Telethon, T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street. 4 to 9:30 pm. This fund was created to help underprivileged students attending T.C. Williams High School, the only public high school in Alexandria, offset the cost of a college or technical school education through grants and scholarships. Volunteers are needed to work at the volunteer and entertainment desks, to verify pledges and to enter data. Please contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org for more info or to help. See photos>>

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Jaycees, make plans now to attend the Fall Virginia Jaycees Meeting November 9th - 11th. From socials featuring the live band Trial by Fire to year-end competitions and an awards banquet, you'll have a packed weekend of fun and meet many Jaycees from across the Commonwealth.

Learn more about the Fall "Boards" here | Register online here

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Board of Directors Meeting. 7:30 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

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City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in Historic Market Square in Old Town from 7-9 p.m. We will enjoy musical entertainment with greetings from the Mayor and Santa Claus. The Alexandria Jaycees will meet at 6:45 p.m. outside of La Madeleine in Old Town. Then we will walk over to the Tree Lighting at the Historic Market Square and following the tree lighting, the Jaycees will walk to Ireland’s Own for drinks.

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Christmas Tree Sales. TBD

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Monthly Chapter Meeting. 7 PM (social) 7:30 PM (meeting) in the Beatley Library Community Room, 5005 Duke St. The featured speaker for the meeting will be Paige Rouse, a Mortgage Loan Officer with BB&T Mortgage, who will be speaking about the steps in buying a home from beginning to end.  Interested persons are also invited to attend a New and Prospective Member Social at 7 PM.

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Christmas Tree Sales. 5001 Eisenhower Avenue in the parking lot of the Victory Center.

December 2007

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Christmas Tree Sales. 5001 Eisenhower Avenue in the parking lot of the Victory Center.

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Holiday Shopping Tour. 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Alexandria. The Alexandria Jaycees will hold their annual holiday shopping tour for underprivileged children on December 8. Volunteer to help children shop for holiday presents for their families and friends. Following the shopping spree, we’ll have a pizza party, gift wrapping, and a visit from Santa! The Jaycees focus on leadership development through community service, networking, and social opportunities for adults ages 21-40. For more information, contact Amy at membership_vp@alexjaycees.org. Check out our Shopping Tour photos>>

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Annual Holiday Party. 2-5:30 pm, Summerwalk West Condos, 1029 N Stuart Street Arlington, 22201.   All attendees are asked to bring at least 3 dozen homemade cookies to the party for a cookie exchange.  In addition, we will be collecting items to donate to Hopkins House -- for a list of needed items, please visit http://www.hopkinshouse.org/contributions/index.htm#WISH%20LIST.  Snacks and beverages will be provided.  Join us for an afternoon of fun!  For more information, contact Sharon at slawtv@picturethisvideo.net.

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Board of Directors Meeting. 7:30 PM at Jack Taylor Toyota, 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway.

There will be no Chapter Meeting for the month of December.