33rd President Ray Ainslie #44136 (Centralia) Ray began his year with a Hot Air Balloon theme of “Lift Off to the Future”. Known as the “Little Colonel” during his Jaycee career, Ray led us into the New Millennium. Under his leadership we developed our first website which became an additional communication tool and enhanced our Illinois Senate newsletter. Jerry #36183 and JoAnn Smith #51107 hosted the Senate Picnic in the Fox Valley Region where golf, socializing, steaks and watching Ray lift balloons was enjoyed by all. The first “Gathering of Eagles”, a summit of Jaycee and Senate leadership, was held … Continue reading The New Millennium (2000-2017)