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Statement on Focus Van Crash

Today we grieve for those lost in yesterday’s horrific accident on US-63 just outside of Jonesboro. Words cannot adequately convey the sense of loss and heartbreak that is being felt in our community today.

For many years, the Jonesboro Jaycees has sponsored the Special Olympics Basketball Skills in our area. One of the athletes that we’ve come to know over that time lost his life in yesterday’s accident.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims, and also to the survivors as they try to cope with yesterday’s tragedy.

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1Q2009 Awards

A chapter is nothing without its members and that’s why the Jonesboro Jaycees believes in recognizing members at every level for their contribution to to the chapter and the community. At the regular meeting on April 16, awards were handed out for the First Quarter of 2009:

  • Officer of the Quarter: Jeff Taylor, Management Development Vice President
  • Family of the Quarter: The Barymons: Randy, Deanna, and Cameron
  • Director of the Quarter: Nick Davis
  • Member of the Quarter: Misty Hailey
  • New Member of the Quarter: Chris Gillins
  • Project of the Quarter: The American Cancer Society Ball Casino Night – Erica Swindle, Chair

Congratulations to all those recognized!

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ACS Relay for Life

Since first establishing the Craighead County Relay for Life, the Jonesboro Jaycees have been active participants in the event, working to raise money to fund research to finally find a cure for cancer. No one among us doesn’t have a family member or friend whose life hasn’t been touched by cancer in some way.

This year, in addition to taking part in the Relay for Life event itself, we’ll also have a booth at the NEA Flea Market hosted by KFIN. We’ll be selling items donated by members and the public with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

The NEA Fair Market will be on Saturday, May 30th at the NEA District Fairgrounds (map).

This year alone, Jaycees across America have raised more than $90,000. Let’s see what we can do about increasing that amount!

If you would like to donate to the Relay for Life, please visit our team page and click the Donate button. You can also use that page to purchase a Luminaria in honor of or in memory of a loved one who has overcome cancer, is still battling cancer, or has lost their battle with cancer. If you would prefer, you can download the Luminaria Order Form and mail it in along with your payment.

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