Mexico Jaycees Soybean Festival

The Mexico Jaycees are a civic organization for young adults 21-41 years of age. In addition to putting on the Mexico Soybean Festival, the Mexico Jaycees are responsible for many other events in Mexico such as the Annual Fat Tuesday Business Lunch, NFL Punt Pass & Kick Competition, MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition, Annual Jaycee Golf Tournament, area highway cleaning, annual Christmas tree sales, Christmas children's shopping spree, annual Business After Hours, and much more. The Jaycees also provide community service in many ways, and donate several thousand dollars to local scholarships each year. Additionally, the Jaycees contribute funding to the Wonderland Camp for disabled children and their families. Members also volunteer in many other city activities such as benefit auctions, clean ups, school functions, and parks and recreation events. Individual Development: Throughout the year we have many activities for members and prospective members such as a Cardinals Baseball trip, Hermann Wine trip, Cinco De Mayo, St. Patricks Day, Superbowl parties, Christmas Banquet, and many smaller gatherings. The Jaycees know how to have fun. Members have great networking opportunities and develop lifelong friendships through the organization. Leadership Development: Is a great focus of the Jaycee organization. Members have the opportunity to receive leadership training at the local, district and state levels of the Jaycees Organization. Through chairing events and volunteering, members learn to work as a team to accomplish great things! Running for an office is also a good way to improve yourself and become involved in the community. If you're between the ages of 21-41 and are interested in becoming a Jaycee, membership meetings are at 7:00 PM the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Our meetings are held at the Jaycee hall located at the corner of Washington and Promenade Streets in downtown Mexico, Missouri. Summer meetings are held under the Jaycee Pavilion (behind the Audrain Historical Society) weather permitting. Prospective members are always welcome. For additional membership information please phone 573-253-1966 or find the Mexico Jaycees on Facebook.