Jr. Chamber Board of Commerce requirements, points system and awards…

Scholarship Reward:

• Top Point Earner: $1000 Scholarship

• Second Most Points: $750 Scholarship

• Third Most Points: $750 Scholarship

• Fourth Most Points: $500 Scholarship

• Fifth Most Points: $500 Scholarship

Selection Process:

• The Long County Jr Chamber of Commerce board of directors is open to all upcoming Long County High School Seniors.

• Announcements are made by the school in April on how to apply.

• A panel conducts an interview process in May to select the 16 that will represent the upcoming JR Chamber of Commerce board.

How to Earn Points:

• Turn in all paperwork on time

• Sign up for the Jr Chamber Board Classroom

• Attend monthly meetings

• Attend and summarize Civic and/or Government events

• Summarize business tours attended

• Complete 4 hours of civic volunteer projects

• Attend Chamber-led events

Requirements:

• Each semester, members are expected to:

  • Attend 4 hours of a civic volunteer project

  • Attend a government meeting (City Council, County Commissioners and/or BOE)

  • Attend a business tour

• MUST attend monthly meetings

• Create a "spotlight" slide show about themselves and a local business to present at a monthly meeting and share on social media

• Reach out to any city official, interview them, and share the interview at the Monthly Chamber Meeting

• Jr. Chamber members can earn points by attending any Long County athletic event or CTSO event