FAQs

  • Certainly not! Our members come from diverse ethnic backgrounds with the common goal of empowering young adults and improving our community.

  • Junior Chamber International as a whole operates as a leadership training and civic organization for young adults aged 18 to 40.

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

    Join our mailing list and follow HCJ’s NewsDragon and social media for the latest updates and annnoucements.

  • No, our events are open to everyone. If there ever is an exception to this, we will publicize the event as “members only” or similar. However, members often get discounts to paid events!

  • Signing up is strongly recommended and in some cases required for an event. It helps the project coordinator know how many people to expect and be able to plan accordingly.

  • 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. Click HERE to apply! Alternatively, print out and 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.

  • Recurring or auto-payment is currently not available. 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 two months before membership expiration. HCJ’s Vice President of 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 once paid.

  • No, only HCJ members named on the application are entitled to benefits offered by HCJ and JCI.

  • No, we only accept lump-sum, yearly payment at this time.

  • Any member with unpaid membership dues for two (2) months without good cause will be considered delinquent. Subsequent notifications by HCJ will advise the member in writing. Any delinquent member will automatically forfeit their membership from HCJ and will need to pay the new member dues again to rejoin. Notify HCJ at 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.