The Durham Junior Chamber is the organization in Durham for young professionals. Since 1938, it has proven to be a vital proving ground for future leaders of Durham. Its ranks have included three former Durham mayors, several City Councilmen, County Commissioners, State Legislators and countless local business leaders. Membership in the organization provides a valuable link to these leaders and the next generation of Durham leaders.

The organization has also been a vital philanthropic force in the community for years and has been pivotal in the betterment of Durham. Some of our past projects are discussed in the History of the Durham Jaycees section of the website. Key projects today include the Haunted House, the Spaghetti Dinner and the Holiday Shopping Tour.

Benefits of Membership

The Durham Junior Chamber primarily affords its members the opportunity to grow through community service. Whether you are hoping to expand your leadership or managerial skills, network with other young professionals, gain valuable contacts with local business and political leaders, explore Durham and its surrounding areas or gain other personal skills, there is a place in the Durham Junior Chamber for you.

Membership includes meals at our bimonthly business meetings where the group has dynamic speakers inform the membership about a variety of topics including:

• Local and national politics
• Local development
• Leading organizations
• Achieving success personally and professionally
• Developing personal skills

Other benefits of membership include:

• The Jaycee Mentorship Program which matches current Jaycees with Roostered (graduated) Jaycees based on career choice and other interests
• Free monthly movies at the Carolina Theatre
• Invitation with free or reduced admission to all Jaycee events
• The ability to lead Jaycee events

Prospective members are invited to attend our regular business meetings every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Durham Convention Center. Those interested in joining will need to fill out an application, submit the first year’s dues payment of $225, pay an initiation fee of $20 and be approved by the Board of Directors. Please email our Membership Development Vice President, Ryan Webb, with any questions you may have.

Employers

Durham Jaycees make the best employees. In addition to the business connections they can make through the Jaycees, members have ongoing opportunities to develop personal and professional skills through training like public speaking seminars, business writing workshops and more. Plus, Jaycees offers management training and experience through project participation. Every Jaycee is a leader –and it shows.

Do you have Jaycee-aged staff? Consider how a $225/year investment can pay off for your business. Send them to our next meeting and pay for their membership.

How to Join:

Contact:
Ryan Webb, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
2012 VP of Membership Development

• Come to a meeting or project.

Guest Registration and Membership Application Form