Western Maryland Jaycees

Constitution and Bylaws

ARTICLE 1: NAME

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Western Maryland Junior Chamber, trading also as the Western Maryland Jaycees, Inc.

ARTICLE 2: PRINCIPAL OFFICE

Section 1: The principal office of the organization shall be located in the city of Cumberland, MD.

ARTICLE 3: AFFILIATION

Section 1: This organization affiliates itself with the Maryland Jaycees, Inc., United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber International and is subject to the Bylaws of those organizations insofar as they affect and prescribe the functions of the local organization.

ARTICLE 4: PURPOSE

Section 1: The purpose of this organization shall be:

a. Civic service through the organized efforts of the young people of the community to promote the welfare of the community and its citizens through active, constructive projects.

b. To provide the young people constituting its membership with training in leadership and to instill civic consciousness to better their usefulness as citizens; and

c. To cooperate with other civic organizations in advancing their programs of usefulness to the City, State, and Nation. (more…)