About Us

Lake Geneva Jaycees, Incorporated

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Founded and incorporated in 1962, the Lake Geneva Jaycees is the premier organization in the Geneva Lakes area and the largest Jaycee chapter in the state. Our active members, aged 21-41, are dedicated to community service, aiming to become better leaders while making a positive impact.

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Our club has been recognized as the Best Non-Profit and Best Festival for the Venetian Festival in the Best of Walworth County awards. We identify and address community needs through well-planned service projects, fostering personal growth and leadership development among our members.

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Since our inception, we've worked tirelessly to support the community. The Jaycees Venetian Festival on Geneva Lake, established in 1962, has been a major fundraising event, allowing us to fund numerous community projects and programs.

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As a 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation and a sanctioned chapter of the Wisconsin State JCI, we raise money through annual fundraising events, community activities, and member contributions. The funds we generate are reinvested into the community through various donations and support initiatives.

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About Jaycees (JCI)

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The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) provides young people aged 21-40 with the tools they need for success in business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and personal connections. Established in 1920 to offer young men opportunities to develop personal and leadership skills through service, the Jaycees later expanded to include women, reflecting their growing influence and leadership.

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Since 1915, Jaycees have been a force for good in America and around the world. Notable contributions include establishing airmail services in America with Jaycee Charles Lindbergh, and raising millions for causes such as The Muscular Dystrophy Association and The March of Dimes. Jaycees have built parks, playgrounds, hospitals, ball fields, and housing for the elderly while conducting service programs in thousands of communities nationwide.

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Jaycees can be found in all walks of life: from government leaders like Presidents Bill Clinton and Gerald Ford, to business moguls like Domino’s Pizza founder Tom Monaghan, registered nurse and former Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko, and sports legend Larry Bird. With the nation’s focus on volunteerism, Jaycees continue to expand opportunities for young people in communities big and small.