Melvin criticizes Greensboro Jaycees for not getting more involved

"The Jaycees lost their courage," Melvin told a group of 60 Triad business, academic and political leaders who gathered at the Greensboro City Club for his presentation to synerG, an affiliate of Action Greensboro dedicated to keeping young professionals in the area.

Laura Smith, a member of the Greensboro Jaycees, invited Melvin to speak and encourage members to get more active in their community.

Melvin agreed, but said he's still upset that the Jaycees have been silent in recent ballot issues, including school bond referendums and decisions regarding the new minor league baseball stadium in downtown Greensboro.

"The Jaycees could be more involved," Melvin said during a phone interview Wednesday afternoon. "They've underestimated their potential."

"Being asked to be in the Jaycees turned my life around," said Melvin, who was a member of the group from 1961 to 1970. Volunteer groups like the Jaycees and the Junior League are ideal organizations both to help local charities and allow members to develop leadership skills by working with others, Melvin said. But, he added, leadership skills aren't developed when members are silent on local political issues. "

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"Melvin criticizes Greensboro Jaycees for not getting more involved" by Mick Normington
The Business Journal

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