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Virginia Beach Jaycees

Building the next generation of young leaders with personal and professional development and community involvement.

The vision of the Virginia Beach Jaycees is to be the organization of choice for young adults, providing direction and leadership to our communities, the state and the nation in order to effect positive change. The Jaycees Creed:
We believe:
That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best b

e won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth's great treasure lies in human personality; and
That service to humanity is the best work of life.

05/27/2026

✨ Entrepreneurial & Business Skills Session ✨

Boost your entrepreneurial mindset and business skills 🚀

Join us on May 27 (TOMORROW) at 7:00 PM (GMT -3) for an online session full of practical tools, insights, and strategies to grow and innovate.

💻 Online
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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Virginia Beach Jaycees pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We also remember our POW/MIA service members through our Flame of Hope project, keeping their memory alive and reminding our community that they are never forgotten. May we always honor the courage, sacrifice, and freedom they fought to protect.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms of the Virginia Beach Jaycees! 🌸

Thank you for the love, leadership, strength, and dedication you bring to your families, our organization, and the community every day. We appreciate all that you do and hope your day is filled with love, joy, and celebration.

05/09/2026

April was an incredible month for the Virginia Beach Jaycees as we continued to serve, grow, and represent our chapter on the local, state, and national levels!

We kicked off the month supporting MS ECSC at Bucketheads! A huge thank you to ECSC Chair Lindsey Peard and Nydia Lomperena for all of their hard work and dedication to this impactful cause.

Our members also participated in the Vision Walk benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Special thanks to Community Service Vice President Michelle Johnson for organizing our involvement and helping us support such an important mission.

The month concluded with JCI USA 2025 Year-End Convention in Missoula, Montana, where the Virginia Beach Jaycees were honored with several outstanding recognitions!

🏅 Presidential Medallions:
• 2025 Chapter President Donald Hart
• 2025 National Vice President Chris Thompson
• International Vice President Jaketa Thompson

🏆 Chris and Jaketa Thompson were also honored with the Mungenast Memorial Award for Outstanding Family.

🏆 ECSC received an Honorable Mention for Local Economic Development Program.

🏆 First Citizen was awarded the Dr. Jerry Bruce Memorial Award for Outstanding Long-Term Community Development Program.

🏆 Virginia Beach Jaycees received the Visionary Award for Innovation in the Face of Adversity for the incredible work done during Hurricane Erin and the dedication of the ECSC crew.

🏆 2025 State President Sean Brady was awarded the Allen Whitfield Award for Outstanding State President.

We also want to congratulate our award nominees:
👏 Brogan Blondell – New Member of the Year
👏 Noel Crichton – Local Officer of the Year
👏 Lindsey Peard – Outstanding Veteran Member of the Year

As we move into May, we’re excited for more opportunities to connect and serve!

📅 Upcoming Events:
• MS ECSC at Seaside Raw Bar – May 13th at 9 PM
• Membership Meeting – May 26th 6:30 at smartmouth Brewing
Come see the awards, hear from a special speaker, and learn more about the Conference of the Americas!

✈️ President Sean, Membership VP Chris, and Executive VP International Jaketa will also be traveling to Antigua for the Conference of the Americas to represent Virginia Beach and JCI USA on the international stage.

Together, we continue building stronger communities and stronger leaders. 💙

04/25/2026

🌴🌊🏄‍♂️ FLASH BACK FRIDAY 🏄‍♂️🌊 🌴

As we count down the days towards Coastal Edge ECSC, the Jaycees have been busy rummaging through the archive - rereading old print material & uncovering some nostalgic photos that we've collected over the years.

Do you remember when ECSC had windsurfing? Action sport culture was truly at its zenith in the '90s!

Enjoy these scans and old photos, as we will continue to post MORE nostalgia & throwbacks on a weekly basis!

04/18/2026

🌟 Call for Nominations: First Citizen of Virginia Beach 🌟

For over 70 years, the Virginia Beach Jaycees have proudly produced and presented the First Citizen of Virginia Beach Award, recognizing an individual whose leadership, service, and impact have helped shape our community for the better.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Virginia Beach? Someone whose dedication, character, and commitment deserve to be recognized?

Now is the time to nominate them.

🗓 Nomination Deadline: May 17, 2026

Help us honor the people who make Virginia Beach stronger, brighter, and better for all.

Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate a legacy of leadership.

https://forms.gle/xgM2rNPyu4dZrM8G6

04/14/2026

Join us for our 3rd preliminary round in our search for the 2026 Coastal Edge Miss ECSC.

Contestants must arrive by 3pm to register.

Round 1: Sundresses
Round 2: Swimsuits

💰Hundreds of dollars in cash prizes will be awarded, and the chance to compete in the finals of the 2026 Miss Coastal Edge ECSC Swimsuit Pageant.

03/15/2026

🌊☀️ **Miss ECSC at Ballyhoo's 4pm** ☀️🌊

The waves aren’t the only thing heating up this year. Join us at Miss ECSC for an unforgettable celebrating confidence, beach style, and summer energy.

👙 Those who love the green beer, green tea shots, and good vibes
📍 **Where:** Ballyhoo's
📅 **When:** Today at 4pm
🏆 **Why:** Cash prizes, crowd cheers, and serious bragging rights

Bring your Luck of the Irish look, rally your friends, and enjoy a evening of ladies, fun, and music. This is one event you don’t want to miss!

03/13/2026

The Virginia Beach Jaycees stand with the Monarch community at Old Dominion University during this incredibly difficult time. We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting on campus and the loss of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, whose life of service and leadership impacted so many.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, the students and faculty affected, and everyone in the ODU community who is grieving today. We also keep those who were injured in our prayers and wish them strength and healing.

In moments like these, our region comes together to support one another. The Virginia Beach Jaycees stand in solidarity with ODU, honoring the courage shown by those who acted to protect others and offering our unwavering support to the entire Monarch family.

03/04/2026

Join us for our 2nd preliminary round in our search for the 2026 Coastal Edge Miss ECSC.

Contestants must arrive by 3pm to register.

Round 1: St. Paddy's Attire
Round 2: Swimsuits

💰Hundreds of dollars in cash prizes will be awarded, and the chance to compete in the finals of the 2026 Miss Coastal Edge ECSC Swimsuit Pageant.

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http://vbjaycees.org/

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