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.

La Porte Jaycees 4th of July Parade Applications Available
Updated: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 by Cathy Homan

The La Porte Jaycees 62nd Annual 4th Of July Parade will be held on Friday, July 4, 2008 starting at 10:00am.

The parade will last approximately 2-3 hours with over 60,000 spectators in attendance.

This year’s Parade theme is “Honoring Community Service”. The La Porte Jaycees wish to honor all community service organizations and are inviting them to participate in our 4th of July Parade.

All entries are encouraged to decorate and perform based on this year’s theme. Local bands are also encouraged to show off their Patriotic Talent by participating in this year’s 4th of July parade.

Contact Parade Chairpersons Angie Moser at 219-324-7571 or Dawn Zigler at 219-608-4799 with any questions or click on the Contact Us link at the top of our website to email them.

An application is available under the the Resources & Forms section of our website or by clicking on the link below.

Click to download application

La Porte Jaycees 4th of July Outside Arts and Craft Show
Updated: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 by Cathy Homan

The La Porte Jaycees 35th annual Outside Arts and Crafts Show will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Wells Fargo Bank Lawn on the corner of Lincolnway and Jackson in downtown La Porte.

The Arts and Craft Show will start at 8:00am and run until 2:00pm.

An Arts and Craft Show flyer can be located under the the Resources & Forms section of our website along with an application. The link below is for the application only.

Anyone with questions can call Chairpeople Angie Moser at 219-324-7571 or click on Contact Us to email her.

Quality crafters, direct selling demonstrators, and artists of all types are encouraged to participate and demonstrate their talents during the show.

This year’s entry fee for a 10-foot by 10-foot space for applications post marked by 5/1/08 are $35.00 - No Electric provided and $50.00 - With Electric provided. For applications postmarked after 5/1/08 the fees are $50.00 – No Electric provided and $65.00 – With Electric provided.

All entry fees are non-refundable.

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