Press Releases

We, the Hobart Jaycees, are saddened by the recent arson of our business trailers. While the trailers served as a business function for many of our projects, including Jayceefest, they were also the keeper of our rich past. Years of historic posters of Jayceefest containing autographs of musicians, some who are now deceased, and pictures of our charitable contributions lined the walls. The posters and the donation checks served as a reminder of how we strive to make a difference in the community. We can replace the trailers, but the historic and sentimental value can never be replaced.
It has been a tough few years for this organization; however, we will not let a bad economy or a few individuals deter us from making our community a better place. With that in mind, we vow to move forward. On December 8th, we will be taking 57 children (a record for our chapter) on our Giving Kids Christmas Shopping Spree. In addition to the shopping, we will host a Christmas party with a holiday meal for their family and a visit from Santa. To help fund this project, beginning, Friday, November 23rd, we will be selling Christmas Trees at our clubhouse, 18 E. Old Ridge Road. In January, we will be recruiting new members (ages 5 to 17) for Junior Jaycees community program. Visit our website www.hobartjaycees.com for additional information on any of these projects.
We would like to thank the Hobart Police Department, especially Detective Dave Evans, Officer Zormier, Officer Garber, Hobart Fire Department, especially Bob Scott and the firemen on C turn, the City of Hobart and the Hobart Parks Department. We appreciate their immediate assistance, personal sincerity, and dedication to the ongoing investigation.

Back by popular demand. The Hobart Jaycees will once again transform the club house (18 E. Old Ridge Road) into a haunted house for all to enjoy. The cost will be $6 per person or $5 per person with a canned good to be donated to the food depository. The haunted house will run the weekends of October 19-21, 26-28 and on Halloween Oct. 31 from 7-11PM.

The Hobart Jaycees are making a difference by teaming up to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life in Portage, Indiana on June 9, 2012

Saving lives from cancer starts one team, one participant, and one dollar at a time. Our team is doing our part to make sure that cancer never steals another year of anyone’s life.

Please join our team or make a donation. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone!

June 9, 2012 12PM - 6AM

Willowcreek Middle School
5962 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368