One of the primary goals of the SFV Jaycees is to develop its members through both direct training and personal experience. This development is accomplished through a variety of programs aimed to meet the various needs of the membership.

DIRECT TRAINING

First, members are encouraged to actively participate in events and projects--each one offering development opportunities.  Members can learn about project planning and implementation, teamwork and collaboration, running effective meetings and following parliamentary procedures, delegation, motivation, effective networking, fundraising, relationship building and so much more. 

In addition to offering these hands-on, project-oriented, skill-building opportunities, the SFV Jaycees offers training seminars to its members.  These seminars deliver practical information (in a classroom-type-setting) on both personal and professional topics.  Some of these seminars have included:

• Effective Public Speaking
• Fundraising and Business Development
• How To Buy Your First Home
• Elevator Pitches and First Impressions
• How to Write an Effective Press Release
• Motivation & Management Techniques
• Personal Investment & Finance Strategies
• JCI Prime (Training for Trainers)
• Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
• Conflict Management
• Work-Life Balance
• Sales Techniques

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The SFV Jaycees also expose their members to development opportunities that take place in a social setting, fostering the idea that learning is fun.  Some of these personal development opportunities have included: 

• A walking tour of downtown Los Angeles
• Monthly networking mixers
• International dinners
• Bowling
• Hiking
• Karaoke
• Roller-skating at Northridge Skateland

Ultimately, the SFV Jaycees will grow to fill future leadership roles in their professions and in the community.  They are encouraged to take advantage of all of these development opportunities available to them as members; to build a myriad of skills which will be applicable in these future roles.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

As the premiere leadership development organization in the San Fernando Valley, the SFV Jaycees are actively engaged with for-profit and not-for-profit endeavors throughout the region. We encourage our members to take active leadership roles on various boards and in leading community activities.

Below, you will find opportunities available for SFV Jaycees members and others in community organizations.

• Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley
• Neighborhood Councils
• Mid-Valley YMCA Board of Directors
• Mid-Valley YMCA Board of Directors
• Museum of the San Fernando Valley
• Valley Presbyterian Hospital Foundation Board of Directors

For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact Vickie Bourdas at president@sfvjaycees.org.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TOPICS WANTED

Members have the opportunity to request (and possibly teach!) seminars or topics which are of interest to them.  For more information please contact Wendy Saunders at idt@sfvjaycees.org.