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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.
2012 4th of July Parade Application
Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012 by Amy McGarvey
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The La Porte Jaycee 4th of July Committee invites you to submit an application to participate in their 66th annual 4th of July Celebration as a unit in their 4th of July Parade. The 2012 Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, and will travel down Lincolnway (Hwy 2). The Parade may be televised live on a local cable station and there will be live radio coverage from start to finish. The Parade will begin at 10:00 am and will last approximately 2-3 hours. Carefully read through the UPDATED Parade Policies that will govern the selection of parade units.
The Application is available attached here or in the "Resources & Forms" section.
 2012 Parade Application
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2012 4th of July VIP Tent & Program Information
Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 by Amy McGarvey
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The La Porte Jaycees sponsor annually one of the largest 4th of July Celebrations in the state of Indiana. It attracts over 60,000 people along its two and a half mile route. Our service organizations has organized this event for the past 66 years every July 4th in La Porte, Indiana, from the parade, arts and crafts show, beer barns and ending the celebration of our country’s freedom with a spectacular fireworks display at the La Porte County Fairgrounds. We are making preparations for this annual event and hope you want to be a part of the celebration!
Check out the document attached for more information!
2012 4th VIP & Program Info
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4th of July Planning Meetings
Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Amy McGarvey
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The following is our schedule for our upcoming 4th of July Meetings. They will be at the Security building at the fairgrounds, and will start at 6pm.
Wed., March 28
Wed., April 25th
Wed., May 16th
Wed., May 30th
Wed., June 20th
Wed., June 27th
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2012 Arts & Crafts Information
Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 by Amy McGarvey
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Check out this pamphlet for more information about the Arts & Crafts Festival to be held on June 30, 2012, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Pamphlet
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2012 4th of July Announcements!!
Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 by Amy McGarvey
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Be on the look-out for announcements regarding the 2012 4th of July events!
We have some really exciting bands lined up for the Beer Barns this year. We have confirmed that there will definitely be a Barn held on Friday, June 29; Saturday, June 30; and Tuesday, July 3. Keep watching for who will be playing!!
Also, we will have the Annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, June 30 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on States Street in La Porte.
More information to come soon regarding the parade, fireworks, poker run and cornhole tournament. Stay tuned....
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