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February 27, 1964, a meeting was held with the Sheboygan Jaycees
about the possibility of starting a chapter in Sheboygan Falls.
May 2, 1964 that dream came true for a group of young men. The first officers were Anthony Marver-President, Richard Flander-1st Vice-President, Richard Schaap 2nd Vice-President, Dale
Huibregtse-Secretary, Joe Ehren-Treasure, and Paul Scholten, Glen Willadsen, and Stephen Parent-Directors.
December 3, 1964, the Sheboygan Falls Jaycees met for the 1st time at The American Legion Hall. Today membership meetings are held downstairs in The City of Sheboygan Fall’s Municipal Building.
October 5, 1967, the Jaycees proposed to build a footbridge between River Park and the Municipal Building parking lot. A committee was formed, and a groundbreaking ceremony took place two years later on
September 2, 1969. To raise funds for this project a festival was begun. This festival evolved into the annual Falls Fest. Over the course of many years, Falls Fest has developed into a three-day event that features a huge parade, fireworks, live bands, carnival, water fights, kickball tournament, and a variety of food and beverages.
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision of July 1984, the Sheboygan Falls Jaycees and Jaycee Women voted to consolidate, following the lead of the Wisconsin Jaycees and Wisconsin Jaycee Women. Consolidation was effective
May 1, 1985. Since then Sheboygan Falls Jaycee women have proven themselves to be both innovators and leaders.
The Sheboygan Falls Jaycees are now entering their 39th year of doing great things in the Falls area. The chapter was instrumental in bring the YMCA into Sheboygan Falls. Annual community service projects include: Easter Egg Hunt, Sandbox Fill, Major League Baseball
Pepsi Pitch, Hit & Run, Falls Fest, NFL Gatorade Punt Pass and Kick, and Monthly Elderly Bingo at Pine Haven Nursing Home.
Other past material projects include shelter houses at River Park and Rochester Park, Jaycee River Walk, installation of playground equipment at River Park and Rochester Park, and purchase of the City’s current Christmas decorations.
One of the newest projects the chapter completed is
New playground equipment at River
Park.
To conclude there are too many other projects and donations to list at this time.
Rest assured that this great legacy will continue as long as young people find their path in life and join the Jaycees
If you are interested in joining, or have questions please feel free to contact
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