Our History

The Jaycees were established in 1920 to provide opportunities for young men to develop personal and leadership skills through service to others. The Jaycees later expanded to include women, reflecting the growing influence and leadership of women in America. For the past 83 years, Jaycees have been a force for good in America and around the world.
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With the focus of the nation on volunteerism, from the smallest towns to the largest cities, the Jaycees are enlarging areas of opportunity for young people. 

Jaycees can be found in all walks of life. Simply name the field and the Jaycees can be found at the forefront:

• Past Presidents Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford and John F Kennedy
• Tom Monaghan, Domino’s Pizza mogul
• Former Miss America and RN Kaye Lani Rae S
• Larry Bird, former basketball player

The Jaycees have:

• helped establish AirMail services in America with Jaycee Charles Lindbergh
• raised over millions of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, etc.
• built parks, playgrounds, hospitals, ball fields, and housing for the elderly
• conducted service and support programs in communities worldwide

Past Presidents of JCI Johnson County

​2018: Amy Overbey
2017: Nikki Schaul
2016: Nikki Schaul
2015: Tom Feldman
2014: Tom Feldman
2013: Nicole Pearson
2012: Levi Good
2011: Levi Good
2010: Jessica Mimick
2009: Kevin Meller (interim)
2008: Kevin Meller
2007: Kevin Meller
2006: Maria "Carr" Meller
2005: Dan Arthur
2004: Craig Norton
2003: Dan Arthur
2002: Bubba Piper
2001: Ellen Twinam
2000: Chris Piper

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