JBA Mission Statement

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 By-Laws


Our mission:

The mission of the JBA and its members is to improve and promote the quality of life, business, education, and youth in the Greater Jamestown area.

 

How we accomplish our mission:

  • Hosting community wide events such as Jamestown Day
  • Raising money to support the youth of the Greater Jamestown area through our non-profit scholarship program
  • Educating our members through programs that promote our local businesses and interests
  • Hosting speakers that are of interest to our membership and community
  • Promoting fellowship through our meetings and other events

 

 

Qualifications for membership:

All persons or organizations wishing to promote the quality of life and business in the Greater Jamestown business area are encouraged to join. 

 

 

Membership dues:

Membership in the JBA is $100 per calendar year. Members joining after July 1 may pay only $50 for the remainder of the year.

 

 

How we are organized:

The JBA elects its officers on a yearly basis. The officers consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The terms of office run from June to May of each year.

 

 

The Planning Committee:

The officers, along with the immediate past President and 4 members elected at large, form the Planning Committee.  The Planning Committee is enabled by the membership to make policy and fiscal decisions for the membership at large. The Mayor or Mayor Pro Temp of Jamestown is an ex-officio member of the Planning Committee.

 

 

Other Committees:

  • Membership
  • Scholarship
  • Publicity
  • Festival (Jamestown Day)

 

Meetings:

The JBA has a general meeting the last Thursday of each month from January to October, for members, employees of organizations that are members, and prospective members. There is no meeting in November. The meeting in December is a Holiday social luncheon, for members and guests, normally held on the second Thursday of December. There is a $5 charge each meeting for lunch for members, employees of member organizations, or first time guests. There is a $15 charge for individuals who are not members and have been guests previously.

 

The JBA Donor Advised Fund:

The JBA has its own tax-deductible charitable fund under the aegis of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. The administrator for the fund is the President of the JBA.  Applications for grants are made only to non-profit organizations serving the youth of Jamestown in some direct or indirect capacity.  Gift recommendations are made by the committee and approved by the full membership by majority vote.

 

 Scholarship Grants:

Scholarships are dispersed in the September meeting to qualified organizations that complete a grant form. The sholarship recipients are invited to the meeting for a formal presentation.  Click here for a  list of  past recipients.