The North Carolina Jaycees
Working to provide leadership development opportunities for young people to create positive change within their communities and themselves.
About jAYCEES
We empower young people by developing their skills, knowledge and understanding.
JCI North Carolina (the North Carolina Jaycees) is a not-for-profit organization of young active citizens. Our members, ages 18-40, develop themselves personally and professionally by bringing energy and insight to solving problems locally and around the world. Membership has been inclusive of all genders in the United States since 1984.
Jaycee History
North Carolina Jaycees was founded in 1937 with T. Spruill Thornton of Winston-Salem as the first state president. State organization begins adopting priority projects to focus on statewide needs.
Jaycee Vision
To be the foremost global network of young leaders.
Giving back
Priority Projects
In addition to being active in their local communities, our chapters and the state organization support three priority projects at the state level.
Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina
The Duke Cancer Center
The NC Jaycees Burn Center at Chapel Hill
Resources
Check Our Resources
Find all the resources you need to help you and your chapter succeed with the NC Jaycees Resource Library. Search from Templates, Examples and How To’s
Events
See Upcoming Events
There is always something going on, See Jaycee Events Across the state
The Board
2025 NC Jaycee Board of Directors
The North Carolina Jaycee Board is here to help you Succeed in your Jaycee Journey! See Current Members and open positions!
