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Getting to Know JCI Greenfield

Learn what JCI Greenfield is all about.

Are you between the ages of 18 and 40, and ready to make an impact on the community? Then why haven't you already joined JCI Greenfield?

JCI Greenfield is a dynamic group of young men and women who complete projects within the community while learning valuable leadership skills. Done correctly, you'll probably have fun and make lifelong friendships while doing so as well.

You've probably seen JCI Greenfield in action and didn't even realize it. Do you have young children? If the answer is yes, maybe you've attended the annual . The hardworking men and women of JCI Greenfield host this popular event. Do you have children who are involved in athletics? If they've ever participated in Punt, Pass, and Kick, then you've already interacted with members of JCI Greenfield.

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Additionally, members participate in other projects to benefit the community, such as highway cleanup and food drives. Throughout the year, members run various fundraisers, and all of the money raised goes right back to funding more community projects.

While most projects are within the city limits of Greenfield, members of JCI Greenfield come from all over southeastern Wisconsin, including West Allis, New Berlin, Brookfield, Franklin, Waterford, Grafton, and beyond.

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Members also come from diverse employment backgrounds, such as insurance, banking, finance, social work, engineering, and computer technology. Want to network? This is a great place to start!

While projects take place at various times, meetings are held monthly (currently the third Wednesday of the month). There are many opportunities for social events since many people develop lifelong friendships with fellow members. It's not uncommon to attend Brewers games, concerts, and festivals with fellow Jaycees.

Membership in JCI Greenfield automatically grants you membership in JCI Wisconsin, JCI USA, and JCI International. So, depending on the level of involvement you choose within the organization, there are opportunities to meet people from across the state, the country, and even the world! What other young person's organization can say that?

Want to learn more? Visit JCI Greenfield on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/JCIGreenfield

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