About the Royal Oak Jaycees

Our Mission
To be the organization of choice for people between the ages of 21 and 39 throughout the State of Michigan.

Our Purpose
To create positive change within our organization and communities by providing young people with an organization of shared values through personal and professional development, social and cultural diversity, networking, and community improvement.

Our Chapter
Our chapter is full of bright, vibrant young professionals making a difference in the community and having fun doing it! The Royal Oak chapter represents many career paths and it’s members live either in Royal Oak or one of the local communities surrounding. Our chapter is well balanced among social events, community projects, individual development, management projects and international opportunities.

Royal Oak had a chapter that disbanded around 15 years ago. Laura Broski started forming the chapter in late spring of 2003.
Royal Oak officially chartered in July of 2003 with 20 members – the charter members.

See our list of past chapter presidents! >>

Areas of Opportunity
The Royal Oak Jaycees are a leadership training organization which provides opportunities in the following areas:

Community

• Community Fundraising - Royal Oak Animal Shelter
• Children & Youth - Activities for the Boys & Girls Club
• Senior Citizens - Activities & Treats for Senior Communities

Membership

• Membership Activites - Social and networking events
• Membership Activation/Retention - Information nights and New Member Orientations

Individual Development

• Personal Development - Learning new skills - jewelry making, cooking classes
• Professional Development - Career skills, project management skills, competitions

International Development

• International Events - International Dinners, learning new cultures
• District, Region, & State Events- Participate in events and trainings

Management

• Fundraising - Raising funds for our projects
• Public Relations - Providing the community with our project information
• Internal Communications - Provide our members and interested parties with information regarding our events
• Chamber of Commerce - Member of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce

2012 Board of Directors

President - Eric Guenther
Vice President-Management - Dan Whetstine
Vice President-Membership - Sara Moses
Vice President-Community - Bridget Smith
Vice President-Individual Development - Amy Vultaggio

Vice President-International - Jenny Thuma
Secretary - Jen Sakey
Treasurer - Denise Lator
Community Director - Gina Meola
Individual Development Director - Kevin Botos
Membership Director - James Browne
Public Relations Director - Brian Maddaford
Internal Communications Director - Tameka Tatum
Chairwoman of the Board - Natalie Diamond