North Canton Jaycees

The North Canton Jaycees are pleased to continue our tradition of providing a Safety Town for children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall.  Though we typically hold this event in June, this year’s event will be held August 5 – 8. 

Safety Town will be held at Faith United Methodist located at 300 9th Street NW, North Canton.

Registration forms and more information will be coming soon.  Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page and we will update you soon. 

Thanks for your interest in this outstanding program!

The NC Jaycees/Stark County DD Special Olympics Track Meet is an annual event.  This year it will take place on Saturday, May 11th.   The event attracts more than 200 athletes with physical or mental disabilities from 6 counties, who compete in track and field events.  This year, Walsh University’s Milazzo Soccer Field and Track will be the location for the event that The North Canton Jaycees have been hosting since 1969.  Walsh University is located in North Canton at 2020 East Maple Street.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The North Canton Jaycees/Stark County DD Invitational Track Meet is a major undertaking and many volunteers are needed to run it.  Positions that need to be filled are greeters, timers, scorekeepers, awards presenters, and the ever-needed runners.

Volunteers need to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for a brief orientation and the opening ceremonies will commence at 9:15 a.m.  The event ends at approximately 3pm.

If you are interested in filling these positions, or just want to help out at a fantastic event, please let us know by e-mailing specialolympics@northcantonjaycees.org or by calling our voice mail line at 330-499-5615.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports sports for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities.  The Special Olympics provides them with continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Children and adults with mental or developmental disabilities who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image.  The athletes grow mentally, socially, and spiritually.  Through their activities, they exhibit boundless courage and enthusiasm, enjoy the rewards of friendship, and ultimately discover not only new abilities and talents but “their voices” as well.

The search will be on for hidden Easter eggs at Dogwood Park on Saturday March 30th, 2013 for the North Canton Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt. This annual event is sponsored by the North Canton Jaycees and the City of North Canton.

The Easter Egg Hunt is open to children ages 2-9 who live in North Canton and/or attend North Canton City Schools. All children must be pre-registered to participate.  To register, please click on the registration link below. Check in will begin at 8:30am, with the first of the four age groups starting the hunt promptly at 9:15am.  Children will need to bring a basket to collect their goodies and a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Stark County Hunger Task Force.

REGISTER HERE

Join JAX and the North Canton Jaycees as we have a guest bartending night to benefit Tucker Gromosiak who is fighting stage 3 Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of muscular cancer.  Tips and portions of beverage sales go to Tucker!

Additionally, there be a 50/50 drawing and silent auction, so come ready to bid!  If you can’t make it on the 26^th, please stop by any FirstMerit Bank and make a donation to the Tucker Gromosiak Benevolent Fund.

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The North Canton Jaycees are holding the 3rd annual Freedom House Donation Drive in conjunction with Spee-D-Foods.  The Freedom House, which is a shelter in Kent that houses homeless veterans is in need of supplies to continue their work of serving our veterans.  “Our veterans have given a lot to our country through their service, and with the North Canton Jaycees Freedom House Donation Drive we are able to serve and honor them” says Erica Blocher, Coordinator of the donation drive.  The items that are needed include;

• 55- Gallon Garbage Bags
• Gas Cards, Bowling and movie passes
• Coffee and Sugar
• Large coffee filters
• Paper Towels
• Books & Magazines
• Nonperishable and canned food items
• Pillows & Pillow cases
• Comforters, sheets (Double Extra Long)
• Wash cloths/ towels
• Laundry detergent
• Spices, pepper, cooking oil
• Energy saving light bulbs (60 Watts)
• Foil, Saran Wrap, Ziploc bags

This year’s drive will begin on October 1^st and run thru November 9^th, donations can be dropped off at the North Canton Chamber of Commerce at 121 S. Main Street.  Local Spee-D-Foods locations throughout Canton will also be collecting monetary donations as well as nonperishable food items.  The North Canton Jaycees look forward to delivering the collected items on Veteran’s Day!

North Canton Jaycees member present to accept the 2011 Community Service Award from the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce are (left to right) Will Hines Jr., Erica Blocher, Jen Reider, Annie Yoder, and Amy Krebs.

On March 14, 2012 the North Canton Jaycees were awarded the
2011 Community Service Award from the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce at
their annual dinner.  We at the North
Canton Jaycees are not only excited to receive this award, but we’re excited
for 2012 and another year of service to our community!

Established in 1946, the North Canton Jaycees chapter is an
organization that allows members to make a difference in their community while
developing valuable leadership and management skills in the areas of community
service, business, international involvement, and individual development.  Comprised of men and women between the ages
of 18 and 41, this non-profit organization serves the community of North Canton
and surrounding areas.  Every year the
North Canton Jaycees are responsible for the Annual Jaycee Fair, the North
Canton July 4^th fireworks display, the North Canton Special Olympics
and numerous other community and charitable events.

To stay up to date with all upcoming events, find us on Facebook,
and follow us on Twitter (@NCantonJaycees).

The North Canton Jaycees would like to welcome you to our website!  Take some time to look around and continue to check back for the most up-to-date information on what the Jaycees are up to.