“ JCI encourages all of us to seek excellence, and to be an example for the world to follow ”
-Kevin Cullinane
In achieving these goals, you do not have specific or constitutional duties as officers and Board members do, but you do have very real responsibilities. A few are listed below.
 To Be Active
    Many organizations exist for the "joiner," the person who only wants to   add another membership card to his/her collection. Jaycees membership   is different; it offers so much to its members: skill training, personal   development, community recognition, and the satisfaction of being   deeply involved in programs of lasting benefit to others. However, these   benefits are only available to the active member, the one who attends   all meetings and who works hard on all assigned projects.
 To Be Committed
    There is no such person as a "good, half-hearted" Jaycees member. The   JCI movement has a philosophy; it has goals and purposes; it has soul.   It requires a commitment to its ideals from its members, it demands   dedication to hard work, and it calls for a deep understanding of the   problems of people. If you can make this commitment, you will be an   invaluable member of your chapter.
 To Be A Contributor
    There are many member of Jaycees who are bursting with good ideas, who   are sound thinkers and who could play a useful role in the   decision-making process. However, they are often silent at meetings,   perhaps because of shyness or maybe they are afraid their ideas will be   ridiculed. Too often the really good ideas come out after the decision   has been made. Your chapter needs your contribution. Acquire the skill   of speaking in public, think out ideas thoroughly, and present a   reasoned argument in support of your views.
Be prepared to listen to opposition and accept any good points that are made. Aim at being a member who is listened to and whose ideas are valued.
 To Be Efficient
    Efficiency is one of the keys to advancement. It is important that,   whatever task you have, you understand what you have to do, you   participate fully with others involved and you do your bit to the best   of your ability. Do not be afraid to ask if you do not understand. Do   not hesitate to seek help if you feel this is necessary. There is no   position in the Jaycees movement that is more important than any other,   and each member is one link in the human chain of achievement. The   organization needs the floor member who does what he or she has to do   conscientiously-it does not need those who shirk responsibility and   cause failure.
 To Be Dependable
  The member who can be counted on at all times, the one on whom   others can depend, is the member who will go right to the top. Many   good projects fail because only one person let the team down. Most   Jaycees activities require teamwork, and it is up to you to pull your   weight and do what is expected of you. At the same time, do not become   so enthusiastic that you undertake more than you have the time to do.   Having too much to do is as bad as doing nothing at all. The result is   the same.