The eighties heralded the coming onto the leadership center stage of several prominent Jaycees to have served the chapter.

Antonio “Tony” Munda, a man who played a very significant role in shaping the destiny of the Jaycee Movement in Southern Mindanao became the 1980 President of our chapter.  One of the most active and well-traveled Jaycees the chapter ever had having attended a number of JCI World Congresses, JCI Asia-Pacific Conferences and JCP National Conventions, JCI Senator Tony would always have the distinction of being the first ever National Officer the chapter has produced serving as the Philippine Jaycees 1981 National Chairman for the Voice of Democracy, and the 1982 National Vice-President for Southern Mindanao, these on top of being a JCP Certified Training the Trainors product.    

                He was followed by an equally dynamic leader, JCI Senator William Benigno “Boy” Aquino, who was appointed as the 1983 Deputy National Vice-President for Southern Mindanao, later ran and won as the National Vice-President for Southern Mindanao in 1987. JCI Senator Boy left a legacy in the Jaycees by the conduct of various projects more notable were “Operation Dugtong-Buhay and “Alay-Lakad 1981”, and in the SOCSARGEN as the Charter President of the General Santos Jaycees Senate.  He left a mark in the “Twin Star” Jaycees as one of the most sought after Presidential Advisers the chapter ever had.  Recognized for his contributions in the Jaycee Movement, he was a recipient of various awards either from the chapter, the area and the national organizations. 

                In 1982, the chapter was able to establish its own office.  Located at Cookie Factory, J. Catolico Ave., it became the center of all Jaycee operation and activities. Edgardo “Ega” Abrazaldo, the 1982 LOM President was the man responsible for all of these.  During his time, he was also able to strengthen and maintain the membership base of the chapter and prepared them for the leadership challenges ahead.

He was followed by another multi-talented and multi-awarded Jaycee, JCI Senator Loreto “Lars” Sevilla.  Adjudged as the Most Outstanding LOM President in Mindanao in 1983, he was also a recipient of national awards such as the Most Outstanding Seminar Speaker in 1986, among others. JCI Senator Lars later on became Area Conference Director when the LOM hosted the 1988 Mindanao Area Conference.

                Another achiever rose from the ranks of the officers a year later.  JCI Senator Antonio “Tony” Evangelista, the 1984 LOM President distinguished himself as one of the most sought after speakers on leadership development being a Certified Training the Trainors graduate himself. 

                Waving the banner for the chapter the following year was the 1985 LOM President Orlando “Lando” Manaluz.  More than his killer good looks, he established himself as one of the most awarded Jaycees of the chapter having won the Most Outstanding LOM President, Most Outstanding LOM and other three major awards in the 1985 Mindanao Area.  President Lando took care of the LOM’s corporate identity by renaming the LOM General Santos “Twin Star” Jaycees.  Correspondingly, a logo was also unveiled, one which truly represented the locale.  All of these were made possible courtesy of one up-coming Jaycee leader, JC Boying Panlaque.  It was also during this time that the LOM was able to ink a Sisterhood Agreement with the Tagum “Green Pearl” Jaycees.

                Skillfully carving his own destiny not only the Jaycees but in his profession and craft as well, JCI Senator Dominador “Dom” Dizon, a good and eloquent speaker who had proven so many a times that he could always walk his talk became one of the most prolific award winners for the chapter, garnering 12 major awards in several categories including the Most Outstanding LOM and Most Outstanding LOM President in the 1986 Mindanao Area Conference.

                Year 1987 lent witness to one of the most hotly contested elections the chapter ever had with JCI Senator Carmelo “Boying” Panlaque emerging as the winning President.  Loved for his sense of humor, he was also equal to the challenge of leading the LOM.  During his stint as president, he was able to conduct a number of projects most noted of which were Project SAGA(Sariling Ating Gamot), Jayceerette Basic Leadership Seminar, and extension of a new LOM in Tupi. 

He was followed by JCI Senator Antonio “Tony” Baltazar whose good-natured ways and charming personality became his most potent and sharpest tools at leading the chapter, even to the point of winning his most critical detractors to his side, making them work with him, and letting them enjoy the process.  Twice a president (in 1988 and 1990), the Chief Architect in the chapter’s hosting of the 1988 is considered one of the pillars of the Jaycee Movement in Southern Mindanao.  JCI Senator Tony also initiated the founding the General Santos “Twin Star” Junior Jaycees by making it a project of one of the up and coming Baby Jaycee, Richard Ladublan.  In his second term in 1990, Prexy Tony opened the General Santos “Twin Star” Jaycees to lady professionals.

The year 1989 saw Fernando “Nanding” Figueroa serving as the chapter president.  As a President, he was able to participate in various seminars, inductions, conferences and other Jaycee functions in the region, area and national level.

A dashing debonair became the 1991 chapter president.  Preparing and strengthening the LOM for the challenges ahead became the rule of the thumb during his term.  He focused on membership retention while making headway also in recruiting bright and potential professionals into the Jaycee fold.  President Armando “Bobot” Mapalo would always be remembered to have produced at least five would-be presidents. 

                President Zaldy “Zalds” Sentina came next.  One of the friendliest and most unassuming presidents the chapter ever had, Prexy Zalds would always be remembered for his commitment to the Jaycee Movement as manifested by his almost unequivocal support to the then flourishing Junior Jaycees in the city. 

                In 1993, the Godfather of the Junior Jaycees Richard “Dem” Ladublan took his turn at chapter leadership. A pleasant Junior Jaycee patron with an affable manner, Prexy Dem or Nonoy as he fondly called by his friends, played host to the Mindanao Area Council Meeting which was held in Tropicana Resort.  Giving the Junior Jaycees the further needed push, Prexy Nonoy was instrumental in the awards received by the Junior Jaycees in their national convention.  He was also able to attend the 1991 JCI Asia-Pacific Conference which was held in Cebu.  His lone bidbook entry in Special Projects Category for the hosting of the ACM garnered a Certificate of Merit.  A year after, in recognition of his leadership, the then NVP appointed him as the Deputy National Vice-President for Southern Mindanao.

                A bid to host the Philippine Jaycees National Convention became the landmark of the 1994 LOM President Alberto “Boy” Olermo.  An accomplished investment counselor, and effective seminar resource person, JC Boy focused his sights on making the chapter work as a corporate team.  He was quite successful in this as he was able to recruit more Jaycees from the fold of the professionals and businessmen.  He was part of the LOM’s three-man delegation to the 1997 Asia-Pacific Conference held in Pattaya, Thailand.

                President Noel “Noel” Barroso became the LOM’s 1995 and 1996 president.  Being at the threshold of his Jaycee career did not inhibit Prexy Noel to further serve his chapter where he once worked for a long time as a Baby Jaycee, a Regular Jaycee, and an officer.  Fond of molding the youth into becoming better citizens, he accompanied the Junior Jaycees in its quest to invite more students into the Movement, either acting as seminar speaker or giving message or inspirations to the student-recruits.