Tennessee Jaycees

02/15/2026

The Year-End Conference is just a few short days away, and what better way to bring everyone together than with a little competition. Jaycees, Senators, and everyone in between, get ready because the Winter Olympics are coming to East Tennessee. Bundle up and pick a sporting event from Bobsledding to Figure Skating. Decorate your booth in style as you try to compete for the podium, and as you come off the mountain, you might need a little pick-me-up or something warm. These booths will offer the best of the best refreshments as they try to win your vote while they compete for Gold. Proceeds will help towards our 2026 year. Please reach out to Ryan or Krista Myers with the intention to compete by Friday so we can reserve enough tables and space. Let the Games begin!

02/15/2026

Hey Tennessee Jaycees, it's not too late to register for the year end conference. Here is the agenda for the weekend.

02/08/2026

Hey Tennessee Jaycees, just a reminder year end conference is coming up very soon and registration is due by February 10, any after will have the late fee added. If mailing have them postmarked by February 10. If you have any questions reach out to Toni Lavigne or Paul Ottinger.

01/26/2026

Hey Tennessee Jaycees, February board is right around the corner, Feb 20th and 21st. The hotel room blcok will be released on Feb 1st. If you plan to come make sure to reserve your room before then. Use "TN JCI 2026" and call the hotel directly at (865)428-8350.

Dear Current and Past Members of the Tennessee Jaycees,
We are thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Year-End Conference and Celebration, Around the World — a weekend dedicated to honoring our accomplishments, connecting with friends old and new, and launching into an exciting new year for the Tennessee Jaycees!
This year's event will be especially memorable as we welcome our 2026 Officers, who are already bringing fresh energy and innovative ideas to help elevate our organization. It’s the perfect time to come together, reflect on our successes, and get inspired for what's ahead.

We’re also excited to share that we will be sharing the LaConte Hotel & Conference Center with the TN JCI Senate! This collaboration brings an added bonus:
⭐ The TN JCI Senate is offering a hospitality registration to all Jaycees attending the conference!
For just $30.00 for the entire weekend, you’ll have access to their hospitality rooms—including food, beverages, and the great company of our Senate friends whenever the rooms are open. It’s an amazing opportunity to connect, relax, and enhance your conference experience.

Attached to this email, you will find the Year-End Conference Registration Form. We encourage you to reserve your spot early and join us for a wonderful weekend of celebration, fellowship, and forward momentum.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate another fantastic year of leadership, growth, and service with the Tennessee Jaycees!

Agenda will follow within the next few days.
Hope to see everyone.

01/09/2026

Hello Everyone, there has been a few people who were having some issues reserving rooms at the hotel. They have been told there are no rooms left. Not having any rooms left is not the problem (we have roughly 95% of the hotel devoted to the Senate & Jaycees).

I believe there is a misconnection between the reservation takers and the group itself. To help clarifying some of this, please contact the hotel directly at "865-428-8350" and use option 1 for reservations. That will get you to the local reservationists (any other number associated with the hotel reservations goes to a central call center that has no clue about the group blocks).

Also, to be sure they look in the right place, tell them the group code (which we mistakenly thought had the Senate in the name). The group code for the hotel block is "TN JCI 2026".

Hopefully, this will help alleviate any confusion on the hotel side and get you booked correctly for the conference. Remember to send Paul Ottinger an email or text, telling him that you're reserved and the room type so we can get you together with the rest of the Jaycees/Senate and not be scattered all throughout the hotel.

See you all in Pigeon Forge in February!!!

01/05/2026

A message from Past President Paul about rooms at year end.

01/02/2026

Dear Current and Past Members of the Tennessee Jaycees,
We are thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Year-End Conference and Celebration, Around the World — a weekend dedicated to honoring our accomplishments, connecting with friends old and new, and launching into an exciting new year for the Tennessee Jaycees!
This year's event will be especially memorable as we welcome our 2026 Officers, who are already bringing fresh energy and innovative ideas to help elevate our organization. It’s the perfect time to come together, reflect on our successes, and get inspired for what's ahead.

We’re also excited to share that we will be sharing the LaConte Hotel & Conference Center with the TN JCI Senate! This collaboration brings an added bonus:
⭐ The TN JCI Senate is offering a hospitality registration to all Jaycees attending the conference!
For just $30.00 for the entire weekend, you’ll have access to their hospitality rooms—including food, beverages, and the great company of our Senate friends whenever the rooms are open. It’s an amazing opportunity to connect, relax, and enhance your conference experience.

Attached to this, you will find the Year-End Conference Registration Form. We encourage you to reserve your spot early and join us for a wonderful weekend of celebration, fellowship, and forward momentum.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate another fantastic year of leadership, growth, and service with the Tennessee Jaycees!

08/05/2025

02/11/2025

Looking so forward to coming together for the Tennessee Jaycees Year-End convention in Pigeon Forge. Mark your calendars for 2/21 & 2/22. We will be holding Toast of the Smokies on Saturday night. It’s going to be held as a 2-person booth. For more info/details contact Amber Allen. Get those registrations mailed in and contact the hotel for your room reservation!