Rob Witthauer named U.S. Metro Conference Director 2008

Metro Conference Director Rob Witthauer

Effective Tuesday, May 20, 2008, New York State Junior Chamber member Rob Witthauer (Rochester, KAJC) was officially appointed to the position of U.S. Junior Chamber Metro Conference Director by a majority vote of the USJC Metro Team.

Congratulations, Rob!

Life WITHOUT the Junior Chamber

I've had some requests to share the video shown at OYNY called "Life without the Junior Chamber." We are hoping to roll out a sequel in the next month.

The video can be accessed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqEwJIdx2kk

Or view below (requires Flash)

Congratulations to New York State Session I Awards winners

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIONS

Jaycee Debate
Batavia Area Jaycees (Pam Warren, Amy Robinson, Catherine Colby)

Write-up
Rob Fields (Liverpool Jaycees)

Master's Speak Up
Mel Robinson - President Batavia Area Jaycees

Stan Malkinski Memorial Speak Up
Amy Robinson - Batavia Area Jaycees


INDIVIDUAL MEMBER AWARDS

Outstanding State Program Manager
Patti Benda - Outstanding Young New Yorker

Outstanding State Vice President
David Stern - Community Development Vice President

Outstanding Jaycee
Bel Molina - Philippine NY Junior Chamber

Outstanding Local Staff Officer
Melissa George - Director Batavia Jaycees
Outstanding Local Vice President
Zultan Bermudez - Membership VP Philippine NY Junior Chamber

Outstanding Local President
Mel Robinson - Batavia Area Jaycees

REGION / DISTRICT / LOCAL ORGANIZATION AWARDS

Outstanding Region
Region South - led by RD Gary Abasolo

Top Growth Chapter
Long Island

Outstanding Local Publication
The IMPACT - Batavia Area Jaycees

Outstanding Local Project
55th Annual Home, Garden, and Trade Show - Batavia Area Jaycees
Blue Chip Parade of Chapters
1) Batavia Area Jaycees (tie)
JCI Saratoga Springs (tie)
3) Philippine NY Junior Chamber

Outstanding Local Organization
Batavia Area Jaycees - led by President Mel Robinson
OUTSTANDING YOUNG NEW YORKER AND LINDA SHAFFER MEMORIAL AWARD

3) Benjamin Peak - Sponsored by Greater Watertown
2) Amanda Harding - Sponsored by Batavia Area
1) Danielle Vitalo - Sponsored by JCI Saratoga Springs

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARDS PRESENTED

New York State Governor
#327 - Richard D. Tilton - Pioneer (Arcade)
JCI Senatorship
#68030 Rick Phillips (Baldwinsville and Liverpool) 2008 Richard Vandermark Memorial
#68123 Tim Garlock (Batavia)