FAQs

  • Certainly not! All of our members come from diverse ethnic backgrounds with the common goal of improving our community.

  • The Junior Chamber International, as a whole, operates as a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40.

  • Our Membership Meeting occurs on the second Tuesday of each month at 7PM HST (location varies).

    Follow HCJ’s NewsDragon, emails, and social media for updated material and announcements.

  • No, our events are open to everyone. If there ever is an exception to this, we will publicize the event as “members only” or similarly.

  • Signing up is strongly recommended. It helps the project coordinator know how many people to expect and plan accordingly, such as tasks, food and beverage amounts, etc.

  • Almost every member started out the same way: Attend a General Membership Meeting, get involved in a project or be part of a committee, and learn from other members just like you!

  • For general questions about the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, please email honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com or submit a form on our contact page.

Membership Dues, Accounts, and Payments

    1. Mail the membership application form to HCJ’s PO Box address or give the form to a member of the current HCJ Board in person during an HCJ event or meeting

    2. Submit membership payment via PayPal on HCJ’s website or via check or cash given to a member of the current HCJ Board in person during an HCJ event or meeting

    3. Instructions about dues and due amounts are specified on the membership application form.

  • This is currently not available but is being explored by HCJ’s Communications team. In the meantime, access our membership application site for more information about paying for new or renewing membership dues.

  • The email that you submitted to with your membership application will receive an automatic reminder months before membership expiration. HCJ’s VP of Individual Membership may also contact you directly about renewing your membership.

  • Checks are payable to “Honolulu Chinese Jaycees”. To pay for membership with check, follow the instructions on the membership application. Alternatively, submit the check to a member of the current HCJ Board in person during an HCJ event or meeting.

  • As a non-profit 501(c)(4) classified as a “social welfare” organization, under the current IRS code, all donations and membership dues are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. As always, be sure to consult your financial advisor with any financial questions.

  • No, HCJ membership dues are nonrefundable.

  • No, only HCJ members are entitled to benefits offered by HCJ and JCI.

  • No, we only accept one-time payment at this time.

  • Any member with unpaid membership fees for two (2) months without good cause may be considered delinquent. Subsequent notification by HCJ will advise said member in writing and automatically forfeit the membership from HCJ. Notify HCJ honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com to establish up-to-date information on this matter.

  • Changes to your member profile may be sent to HCJ by email or mail.

    Email: honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com

    Mail: PO BOX 957 HONOLULU, HI 96808

  • To thank a colleague, mark a special occasion, or for any reason, you can gift a membership to an eligible member. Email honoluluchinesejaycees@gmail.com for more information.