The simple answer: whatever members want to do! There are no strict rules about how many or what kind of projects a chapter must run. Most projects fall into one of four “Areas of Opportunity”:

1. Business Development

Projects that strengthen careers and entrepreneurial skills. These may include:

• Professional training through the Junior Chamber Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Advancement.

• Fundraising events such as barbecues, festival booths, raffles, or haunted houses.

• Public relations activities like parades, or internal planning events such as goal-setting and budgeting.

2. Individual Development

Activities designed to help members grow personally and professionally, including:

• Skill-building workshops (leadership, communication, financial literacy).

• Social and recreational activities (wine tastings, mini-golf, stress-relief events).

• Family and spiritual development programs.

3. Community Development

Projects that make a direct impact on local communities, such as:

• Charity fundraisers for organizations like St. Jude’s, Make-A-Wish, or local causes.

• Children’s events (Easter egg hunts, teen dances, youth sports competitions).

• Civic improvements (building parks, playgrounds, pavilions, or bleachers).

4. International Involvement

Opportunities to connect with members from over 100 countries through cultural exchanges, international projects, and global training programs.

To join the Jaycees, you need to:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 40.

• Pay annual dues (typically $65–$75, depending on the chapter).

• Bring a willingness to participate and try new things!

Members are not required to:

• Belong to a specific political party or religion.

• Commit to a set number of projects or hours.

• Attend every meeting or hold an office.

Participation is encouraged—but you’ll get out of the Jaycees exactly what you put in.

Joining the Jaycees offers much more than leadership training. Members also gain:

• Networking and friendships through local, state, national, and international connections.

• Exclusive training and opportunities to practice leadership in real-world projects.

• Publications and updates from local, state, and national Jaycee organizations.

• Discounts and perks from national partners on travel, insurance, credit cards, and more.

Region 1 (Northeast Missouri) – Serving Adair, Audrain, Chariton, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Monroe, Marion, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan Counties.
Chapters:

• Hannibal Jaycees

• Mexico Jaycees

• Moberly Jaycees

• Palmyra Jaycees

• Unique Jaycees

Region 2 (Northwest & Western Missouri) – Serving Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, DeKalb, Douglas, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Howell, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Laclede, Lafayette, Lawrence, Livingston, McDonald, Mercer, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Platte, Polk, Ray, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster, Worth, and Wright Counties.
Chapters:

• Cameron Jaycees

• Waverly Jaycees

Region 3 (St. Louis Metro Area) – Serving Franklin, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, Jefferson Counties, and the City of St. Louis.
Chapters:

• Arnold Jaycees

• Mission Inn Jaycees

• Pacific Jaycees

• St. Charles Jaycees

• St. Louis Jaycees

• Washington Jaycees

Region 4 (Southeast Missouri) – Serving Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Perry, Pemiscot, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Washington, and Wayne Counties.
Chapters:

• Big Prairie Jaycees

• Cape Girardeau Jaycees

• Kennett Jaycees

• Portageville Jaycees

• Sikeston Jaycees

• Ste. Genevieve Jaycees

• Weingarten Jaycees

• Zell Area Jaycees

Region 5 (Central Missouri) – Serving Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Crawford, Cole, Cooper, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Maries, Miller, Montgomery, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Saline, and Texas Counties.
Chapters:

• Cole Camp Jaycees

• Hermann Jaycees

• Jefferson City Jaycees