Welcome to the La Porte Jaycees!

Officially chartered on January 31, 1946 the La Porte Jaycees chapter quickly undertook many projects (including the 4th of July Celebration) under the direction of its first president, John Daley.

Over the years the chapter saw many changes. The late 1940's and the 1950's saw a continued growth of members and expanded programming with the Jaycees becoming very community oriented. This orientation culminated in the 1970's with participation in the funding of the new hospital (to the tune of $20,000), the building of Jaycee Whirlpool Park, and the conducting of surveys which resulted in the overpass and the local transportation system. The 1980's saw the inclusion of our first women, both as members and officers on the board with their accomplishments being rated as exemplary.

La Porte Jaycee projects focus on three major areas: Management Development (money-making projects and membership communication), Individual Development (leadership skills and social functions), and Community Development (youth, senior citizens, environment, and recreation).

The La Porte Jaycees will continue, as they have in the past, to be a premier organization in the area, not only in the field of leadership training, but in service to the community of La Porte.

Roof Sit Cornhole Tournament
Updated: Thursday, September 02, 2010 by Chris Blake

Roof-Sit Cornhole Tournament to raise money for the Deserving Children's Christmas Shopping Tour. Tournament registration starts at 9:00am (CST) and the tournament begins promptly at 10:00am (CST). $25 donation per team with monetary prizes At Showman's Supply parking lot in front of WCOE in La Porte 1705 State Street, La Porte, IN 46350 Registration Application

Deserving Children's Christmas Shopping Tour
Updated: Thursday, September 02, 2010 by Chris Blake

The La Porte Jaycees are planning their 40th Annual Deserving Children's Christmas Shopping Tour to be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. The events for the evening will be a warm meal donated by McDonald's, followed by a visit with Santa Claus and concludes with shopping at Wal-Mart or Kmart for needed coats, boots, mittens, clothes and finances permitting, a toy (for chosen students from LaPorte Community Schools, LaCrosse, Wanatah, South Central, Rolling Prairie Elementary & Prairie View Elementary grades K-5). Chairpersons for the Deserving Children's Shopping Tour are Ashley Knoll (219)363-2834 & Courtney Cerajewski (210)380-1907. LaPorte Jaycees email address for the Deserving Children's Shopping tour is: lpjayceesdcst@gmail.com Chapter Phone number (questions can be left via voicemail and one of us will return the call) to (219)324-5828 Also check out the cornhole tournament on September 18th, contact Chris Blake at 219-229-3180 for more details