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Show Elected JC president ..-'t' .. "7,,. V ::vv- 1 f - By MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM ; The Bountiful Jaycees provide management, individual, and communication com-munication training skills. These are the basic fundamentals of the organization. All of these skills can be found in the newly elected Bountiful Jaycee president, Eric . Long. "I have committed myself to ex-" ex-" cellence; however, despite their , continued community service, the Bountiful Jaycees are the best kept secret in South Davis County," said Eric, quite candidly. Since joining the Jaycees in 1975, Eric " has had 13 years of fun, friends and ' learning. It's been said that he has forgotten more than anyone has ever learned. He willingly accepts the office of president and any suggestions sug-gestions that may benefit the community, com-munity, and the chapter. When time permits, he enjoys camping or , a day of golfing. Eric is currently employed with Murdock Chevrolet, and recently became 'Service Advisor of the . Month,' he is also a member of the Chevrolet Professional Service Counsel, since 1985. Prior to his involvement with the Bountiful Jaycees, he was a member of the Spanish Fork Chapter. Eric had relocated re-located to Bountiful in December of 1975, and found out about the Bountiful Chapter through James Simmons. Eric also has held offices in the Idaho, and Utah State Jaycees. To his credit he is a past president of the Twin Falls, Idaho ' Jaycees. In March 1985, he was honored to become Senator 38187 "in Jaycees International. The Bountiful chapter has more senators sena-tors than any chapter in the state. The Bountiful Jaycees was founded in 1940. The first president ,was Charles Cooley. Since then " many men have followed including: includ-ing: Richard Headlee, 1959-60, .' past state president, national vice ..president, national president; Niel " Johnson 1978-79, past state president; pres-ident; Lloyd Wilkinson 1979-80, L past state president, national vice president; and William K. Arbuck- le 1980-81, past state president. -., The Bountiful Jaycees pledge to c: : serve the community through pub-:lic pub-:lic service projects, charity events, -like Muscular Dystrophy, and ERIC LONG chapter morale fund raising events. Community favorites are the annual mud volleyball game, car wash, and the spring travel trophy. The Jaycee Creed reads in part: "That earth's great treasure lies in human personality; and that service ser-vice to humanity is the best work of life." Eric holds the qualities that are needed for the challenge of being president. On the evening of April 30, the 'Gavel of Office' was passed from Lionel Greene to Eric Long. Special Spe-cial guests for the evening included Charlotte Mahi, managing editor and John Stahle, owner of the Davis County Clipper who served as president in 1961-62. Jack Redd entertained as guest speaker. To fulfill their commitment to excellence, the group needs new people and new ideas. Members must be 21-39 years of age, be available to attend chapter meetings meet-ings one night per week. Physically disabled people are welcome too! There is easy access to the clubhouse, and members will help make everyone feel welcome. They invite everyone to "come over and better yourself through community service." Weekly meetings are held Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 295 S. 100 W., Bountiful. The Jaycees invite all interested people to attend. |