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.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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 Techniques
• Personal Investment & Finance Strategies
• JCI Prime (Training for Trainers)
• Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
• Conflict Management

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.

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING 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 Rafael Tomik at idt@sfvjyacees.org.