It’s often who you know that matters, and Jaycees are people who are connected. Serving as a Jaycee provides the opportunity to develop strong relationships with other Jaycees, who are often people of influence. Members of our organization have gone on to do great things and include:
Presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton  Tom Monaghan - Domino’s Pizza Mogul Al Gore - Vice President of the United States Kaye Lani Rae Rafko-Wilson – former Miss America and Registered Nurse Larry Bird – Basketball legend Bill Gates - Chairman of Microsoft Warren E. Burger - Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
The Elk Grove Village Jaycees are part of the Illinois Jaycees, and are affiliated with The United States Junior Chamber and Junior Chamber International. There are countless leadership opportunities for members at each of these levels. The state, national and international organizations support the local chapters around the globe, and provide training and tools to develop our members.