2021 Projects & Events
Guest Speaker:
Creating a Personal Strategic Plan Guest speaker, Jennifer Wann, led an interactive workshop for members from Petal and Hattiesburg on developing personal strategic plans, motivating members to be the best versions of themselves.
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Guest Speaker:
Becoming a Person of Influence Dr. Chuck Parish spoke to members on the importance of becoming a person of influence and leadership strategies.
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Spring Market Bake Sale
Petal Jaycees members participated in the Spring Market on Main by promoting our chapter and hosting a bake sale.
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Spring Blood Drive
Petal Jaycees hosted a successful blood drive in April 2020. The chapter exceeded its donor goal.
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JCI USA National Officers Panel
Petal Jaycees hosted members of the JCI USA National Officer team for a Q&A session. The panel was attended by Jaycees members around the country.
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Halloween 5k & Fun Run
Funds raised through this project allowed Petal Jaycees to donate over $1000 to the Petal Public Improvement Fund to be used for the purchase and/or upkeep of accessible playground equipment for our city parks.
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Past Projects & Events
Superhero Zumbathon
Petal Jaycees hosted a Zumbathon with the Petal YMCA on April 6, 2018 to benefit Relay for Life.
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Mt. Vernon Church Cleanup
Petal Jaycee and local pastor, Jonathan Crabtree, organized a cleanup effort at the Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church to clear debris left after the January 2017 tornado.
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Special Needs Field Day
Petal Jaycee, Racheal Barnes, organized a Special Needs Field Day at Petal High School. The event was held May 11, 2018 and will become an annual day of fun. Racheal was awarded Best Impact Project for her work organizing this event.
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