Jci qb e newsletter issue 3

JCI QB E-Newsle er| Issue 3 | November 2014

Inside this Issue

JCI QB E-Newsle er | Issue 3 | November 2014 1

Editorial 2

The National President’s Corner 3

The Local President’s Voice 4

Behind the Power of WE 5

Leading Positive Change that Matters 6

JCI QB 2014 New Members 7

Elevator Pitch Training Session 9

JCI QB Amateur Photography Competition 10

JCI Mauritius National Convention 2014 14

JCI QB 2015 Elected Local Board 21

In Memoriam 22

Thank you Note 23

Dear readers,

Because together is better, JCI Quatre-Bornes never failed in believing in the ‘Power of ‘We’.

As 2014 winds down, we have learned further about people running into our paths for a reason, and if we look for ways to learn and grow altogether…then we all end up as winners!!!

Here are we heading nearly into 2015, and hopefully to a future full of promises and achievements!!!

Our heartiest thanks to JCI Mauritius and to all its local chapters/members, whose continued support allows JCI Quatre-Bornes to function and expand.

On this ending note, I take the opportunity to thank to my editorial team for their hard working spirit this year round :), being a tremendous pleasure working with them all.

Wishing you all readers a good festive season!!! Stay tuned…

J. Sunassee (Dana)

2014 JCI QB Local Secretary & Newsletter Editor

~ Although individuals can make a difference, the power of we is

ultimately stronger than the power of I – but it has to be believed in to work. We may not win every battle, but we owe it to ourselves to try: we have no

other choice. ~ Hall

POWER

E-newsletter JCI QB The Power of ‘We’

Issue 3 November 2014

Editorial TEAM

Local President Kiran Bhujun Local Secretary Dana Sunassee Member Simi Gopaul Member Anjena Seewooruthun Member Vridavanee Bhujun Member Hevin Calcutteea Member Ismael Essackjee Member Thaleena Jogeedoo

A special thanks to all those contributing

to the making of our 2014 E-newsletters…

Editorial


The Na onal President’s Corner

Prashant Lallah

2014 JCI Mauritius President


The Local President’s Voice

Kiran Bhujun

2014 Local President

The Power of WE

“WE”… one word, but ohh so important… because it regroups many, irrespective of age, caste, creed, religion into one unit, with one thinking process, and often with a single objective.

When I was approached to take the leap and leave JCI Curepipe and join JCI Quatre Bornes and be its Local President for 2014, the first reaction was one of honour.. then came the realization that the task ahead was a mountainous one, as the chapter had, apparently gone through troughs of poor administration in the previous year. Alongside came the realization that it had an ageing membership list whose turnover was long overdue… A tedious task, which, when seen with hindsight, could not have been done by any single person, however well-intentioned and prepared. Hence the concept of “The Power of WE”.

JCI Quatre Bornes needed a motto which would get all its existing members together… One which would represent togetherness and one which could denote unity… “The Power of WE” gave me courage to think that the task ahead was one which is being shouldered by not one, but a group of people, the first ones being the Local Board and the Comité des Sages comprising Senators. And then the work began…

2014 had been a year of intense rebuilding in JCI Quatre Bornes… Many were removed from the members’ list for non-payment of dues, others were purged from the members’ list for bad attitude and inability to respect the synergy of the organization. But it did not stop there. A new constitution was voted in, which reflected better the reality of the Organisation, especially in terms of the Local Board’s composition. Another aspect of the rebuilding was the creation of a recruitment strategy. Getting rid of some was fine only as long as they were being replaced by much more dynamic and willing members and aspiring members. A special thank you here to the 2014 Local Board members in their relentless effort to find potential aspiring members and in inviting them to the organization.

The “Power of WE” eventually prevailed throughout the year… WE organized a great Savinia event, WE participated in the JCI Mauritius National Debate Competition, WE participated (and won) the JCI Mauritius National Public Speaking Competition, WE celebrated individuals and promoted their development by organizing a training on professional photography, WE organized a national amateur photography competition which had a very wide impact, WE organized a successful JCI Mauritius 2014 National Convention… Not bad for an organization which, in December 2013 was more than a leg in a coffin, isn’t it?

WE have now set the ball rolling for a better future. New administration framework is on, adequate finance has been secured, and WE can now only look forward to 2015 and its Leaders to bring JCI Quatre Bornes back to moments of glory.

The Power of WE… a reason to show that together positive changes can be achieved.


Behind the Power of WE


JCI has been steadily working on bringing positive change to communities.

Change that matters is the type of change which is meaningful and embraced by people going through the change. It is about leading a type of change which can be sustained over time.

Sadly, often enough, people who are at the heart of change, are not involved enough and do not feel like it matters to them. We hear of people undergoing change regularly talking of it as an external event, as something which matters little to them.

Therefore leading change that matters is about making it matter to those people living the change.

The JCI Active Citizen Framework seeks to ensure this by having any project starts with a needs analysis done through a consultative approach so that change which is needed is identified by people in need themselves.

We should therefore be diligent in getting this essential step right in any project we embark on.

More information on: http://www.jci.cc/acf/

Leading posi ve change that ma ers…


JCI QUATRE -BORNES welcome its new joiners and wish them an enriching JCI Career

Vrindavanee Bhujun

I believe in JCI giving me the opportunity to develop my leadership

skills, develop my ability to handle projects, and interact with people.

Ismael Adam Essackjee

I joined JCI to team up with young people with posi ve energy to

bring about some posi ve change in the society.

Thaleena Jogeedoo

I trust JCI will provide me with the opportunity to contribute to humanitarian service while enjoying camaraderie and social ac vi es.

Rajneesh Khedhan

Joining JCI is mostly to help contribu ng in crea ng ‘THE’ posi ve change.


My induction course was a rather nice experience. At first, when walking through the doors of JCI as an aspiring member, I was feeling slightly nervous as I didn’t know what to expect but excited nonetheless. It’s a feeling that most of us had. Luckily, I recognized a few faces in the room as almost all aspiring members are there. I instantly felt at ease in the same ‘newbie’ boat as the others. It was a great opportunity to get to know all the other aspiring members.

Part of the induction includes various topics varying from different sections within the JCI. We were encouraged to share our experiences and ideas on certain topics related to JCI and its community service. As I had expected, there’s work to be done both independently and within the groups to keep me on my toes for the years to come. Some lessons are common sense and you will have heard before, but it truly is an important part of the course because at the end of the day, we are in one of the most challenging non-profit international non-governmental organization.

I got to know the new members a lot more. Friendships have been made with people I had hardly spoken to before. I know what to expect and what is expected from me as from now. The Induction prepares us for more exciting experiences in the coming days, months and years in JCI.

I’m expecting to contribute as much as possible in JCI and really get my teeth into it and at the same time, meet a whole new group of people and enjoying each and every moment. Overall, the induction programme helped me feel not only confident about taking on my role as a member of JCI but also comfortable with the people I would be working with. JCI has a great culture and I cannot wait to kick-start working with them.

JCI member Thaleena.

After being an aspiring member for a few months, I finally swore-in as a JCI Quatre Bornes Member on the 6th of September 2014 – on the same day as the 2014 JCI Mauritius CYEA Awards Night at Voila Hotel, Bagatelle.

Dressed in formal attire, I reached the venue. I was seated among the then ‘to-be Jaycees’. After the JCI Creed and JCI Vision and Mission and speeches, the aspiring members from the individual Chap-ters were called one by one. When I heard my name, I was all excited and nervous at the same time, for I had to face the audience which I seldom do!

After reciting the JCI Oath with the other aspiring members from JCI QuatreBornes –with the help of 2014 Local President Quatre-Bornes Kiran and 2014 Local President Curepipe Veenandi – we received our pins from Senator Godere and 2014 National President Prashant, I could not figure out the reason why Jaycees wore this small pin with so much pride…until I got mine :)

The Swearing-In Ceremony is just the first step towards a prosperous JCI career which I am looking forward to have.

JCI member Vrinda.


Passionné par le voyage et les différences culturelles, j’ai toujours eu une affection particulière pour la beauté de l’île et pour mes d’amis Mauriciens à qui j’étais venu rendre visite. C’était pour moi la première fois que je donnais une formation à l’île Maurice et j’avoue que l’expérience partagée avec les membres de JCI restera pour moi l’une des plus mémorables.

En effet, j’ai eu la chance d’animer des formations dans environ une dizaine de pays grâce à JCI et j’ai trouvé l’ac-cueil Mauricien incroyablement chaleureux avec une ambiance très positive et participative.

Enjoué par l’ambiance collective, nous avons échangé sur nos manières de se présenter et de présenter un projet JCI en une minute. J’ai animé cette formation dans différents pays à chaque fois je devais arrêter les participants qui dé-passaient la minute et leur dire ma phrase clé « Un Elevator Pitch n’est pas un style de présentation ou l’on peut ra-jouter des éléments pour l’enrichir mais un style de présentation où l’on ne peut rien enlever car chaque phrases, chaque mots sont essentiels ».

Et cette fois-ci j’ai eu la surprise! Cette différence culturelle que j’affectionne tant… C’était pour moi la première fois que je n’avais pas à arrêter les participants mais à les encourager à continuer pour atteindre cette fameuse minute de présentation. Toutes mes phrases toutes faites, « Une minutes c’est court », « Mais si, je vous assure, votre pré-sentation peut tenir en une minute ! »… sont tombées à l’eau.

J’ai assisté à des présentations précises avec l’utilisation de mots justes et motivants qui donnent envie de croire et de contribuer aux projets JCI. Quel plaisir ! Bien plus qu’avoir animé une dixième fois l’Elevator Pitch, vous m’avez fait redécouvrir ma formation et m’avez permis de voir les choses sur un autre angle… un nouvel angle...

Je repars de cette expérience grandi, d’avoir échangé des projets, des idées, faits de merveilleuses rencontres et aussi d'avoir vécu de nouvelles histoires que je vais pouvoir partager la prochaine fois dans un autre pays…

Alors juste un dernier mot, Merci!

Christophe Schnoebelen Digital Training Designer Certified Personal Branding Strategist

Elevator Pitch Training Session

Organised by JCI QUATRE -BORNES with

Christophe Schenoebelen from JCI Switzerland


JCI Quatre-Bornes Amateur Photography Compe on

The Junior Chamber International of Quatre Bornes (JCI Quatre Bornes) has launched few months back the Online Photography

Fiesta Competition namely the ‘JCI Quatre Bornes’ Amateur Photography Competition, targeting young people across the

island, whereby the theme was “Fascinating Mauritius”.

The aim of this photography competition was to promote individual development of young citizens by giving them a platform to

show their photography skills through portraying Mauritius and its people. The project also aims at promoting JCI principles of

active citizenship by fostering development opportunities for its members and the community alike.

As quoted by Ansel Adams, a great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being

photographed; this has been fully demonstrated through the photo entries received in the competition.

A fascinating Mauritius decrypted through its marvellous landscape, its luscious beaches, and buildings - each photo captured by the

amateur photographers. Creativity, imagination and originality have been unleashed and revealed. The purpose set for this

competition has been fully achieved.

The panel of jury members comprising of Mr Samuel Appadoo, Mr Pat Veerasawmy and Mr Roy Suraj, all professionals in the

photography field, have scrutinised and marked each and every photo received by the participants as per the criteria set, where best

three photos as per jury marking were designated.

The second phase of the competition, basically the ‘Facebook contest’ has allowed the public to like their favourite photos. The

authors of the first three photos with the maximum number of likes have been selected.

The Prize Giving Ceremony was held on 29 October 2014 at the Ratatouille Restaurant, Ebene. The members of the JCI family, the

jury panel, winners and participants in the competition have been united to congratulate the winners of the Amateurs Photography

Competition. All the photos entries were exposed to the members present and on each and everyone’s lips only one word could be

read, “Fascinating”.

The salient and proud moment of the event was when participant and winners present came forward everyone present to explain

with great pride how they have captured their photos and shared with us some of the key photography techniques they had used as

well.

Teamwork, dedication, hardwork, patience and willingness to make this project a sheer success have been shown by the team

members namely local secretary Dana, Ismael, vice president Jhateen, Vrinda, Rajneesh and local president Kiran Bhujun. The dream

team had showed a blend of new members’ willingness and dedication to achieve together with the experience and guidance of

senior members. The “Power of We” established once again.

It gives me great pride to have been part of this project as project director, proud to have worked with dedicated members and proud

of the big success of this competition. Many experiences have been gained through this whole project and the journey to be a jaycee

in its true sense has just begun. A Hearty Congratulations to All Winners, continue clicking and showing the best part of the world

through your camera and originality.


Highlights - ‘Facebook Contest Winner & Runner-Ups’


Highlights - ‘Compe on Winner & Runner-Ups’


Highlights - ‘JCI QB Amateur Photography Compe on Prize-Giving Day’


JCI MAURITIUS NATIONAL CONVENTION 2014 Centara Grand Azuri Resort & Spa

Mauritius

It was in the northeast of the island, 25 kilometres from Port Louis, precisely in Haute Rive in the district of Rivière du Rempart at Centara Grand Azuri Resort & Spa Mauritius that the NATCON 2014 organising team, under the leadership of Senator Ryad Subratty, welcomed all JCI members for the National Convention 2014 on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October 2014.

The organising team was composed of the following members: JCI Quatre-Bornes Senator Ryad Subratty as Project Director, JCI Quatre-Bornes 2014 Vice President Hevinsing Calcutteea as Project Secretary & Treasurer, JCI Quatre-Bornes member Myriam Cadersa as Training Coordinator, JCI Port Louis 2014 Immediate Past President Pritty Padaruth, JCI JCI Quatre-Bornes member Andy Chan Soon Sen and JCI JCI Quatre-Bornes member Kavin Sobarun.

Saturday 18th October 2014: Opening Ceremony & Training

The journey started early in the morning with the opening ceremony in the presence of the Guest of Honour, Ms. Michele-Anne Espitalier Noël, Chief Financial Officer of Bluelife Ltd and of Mr. Philippe De Speville, General Manager of Akwire Procurement Services Ltd.

Many were present that day including the 2014 JCI National President Prashant Lallah, the 2014 Deputy National

President Nousrina Peerbux, the 2014 National Treasurer Arvind Neergheen, the 2014 National Vice President

Yudhish Rama, the 2014 JCI Quatre Bornes Local President Kiran Bhunjun,, as well as other JCI Local Presidents,

members, aspiring members and Senators, and the Project Director of NATCON 2014, Senator Ryad Subratty

himself.


Once the opening ceremony finished, a training were then delivered to more than 25 attendees from all local

chapters by Mr. Sarvesh B.Dosooye , and that on ‘Stress, Resilience and Life Balance’ . It was a very interesting

session where all the trainees participated actively. Before closing the training session for lunch at The Coast

Restaurant, Mr Dossoye was remitted a gift as a token of appreciation by Senator Anwar Khaidoo.


JCI Mauritius General Assembly (Part I & II)

After having a copious lunch, all members got back in ‘Le Crépuscule’ Conference Room for the start of the 2014

JCI Mauritius General Assembly, whereby all members of the 2014 JCI Mauritius Board were present including

Senator Mike Chan acting as General Legal Counsel.

The 2014 National President Prashant Lallah called to order at 13hr50 and carried on with the usual business of the first part of the general assembly including the reports from Local Presidents and the National Treasurer. Furthermore, the 2015 JCI Mauritius National Convention was announced to be hosted by JCI Port Louis, and this in Rodrigues Island .


The second part of the general assembly was mostly dedicated to the presentation of the 2015 JCI Mauritius Office Bearers candidates and the caucus of the two candidates for the posts of 2015 Deputy National President and 2015 National President respectively.

The Caucus Panel this year was composed of the following Past National Presidents: Senator Marday Venkatasamy,

Senator Arnaud Godere, Senator Désiré How, Senator Aruna Pulton, Senator Anwar Khaidoo, Senator Bashir

Mahamode, Senator Mike Chan, 2014 Immediate National President Jessen Soobrayen, and Senator Ryad Subratty.


After a vote by ‘raise-of-hand’, the following candidates were elected for the year 2015:

Nousrina Peerbux – National President (JCIPL)

Yudhish Rama – Deputy National President (JCI City Plus)

Hevinsing Calcutteea – National Secretary (JCIQB)

Jacques David Commarmond – National Treasurer (JCI Curepipe)

Asha Auckloo – National Vice President (JCI City Plus)

Ashweena Mewa – National Vice President (JCI City Plus)

The 2014 National President Prashant Lallah took the opportunity to congratulate the 2015 National Board Members before adjourning the meeting at 18h30.

Dinner & 30th Anniversary of JCI Mauritius Night

In the evening, we all met around the dining table at ‘Le Comptoir’ Restaurant and enjoy the exquisite buffet of the

hotel. We all then moved to the Azuri Open Amphitheatre to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of JCI Mauritius in

Hawaiian style. The show was officially launched by 2014 Deputy National President Nousrina with a video of the

Peace Day and was followed by the shows prepared by local chapters.


The 30th anniversary celebration of JCI Mauritius

ended with the sharing of a big anniversary cake in

the JCI spirit.

On Sunday 19th October, after breakfast

we all met in front of The Coast Restaurant

and were divided into two groups for the

activities. There were archery, quad biking

and zorbing. There was a very pleasant

and fun atmosphere among Jaycees.

At the end of the activities, we all met again at the

Azuri Yatch Club for the closing ceremony. The

Project Director, Senator Ryad Subratty, and the

JCIQB Local President, Kiran Bhujun, thanked

everybody for their presence and NATCON 2014 was

officially brought to a close with the award of

certificates to the participants…until the next

NATCON in 2015.


Sunday 19th October 2014- Activities & Closing Ceremony

Special Thanks to:

Senator Ryad Subratty – Project Director

Mr. Kiran Bhunjun – 2014 JCI Quatre-Bornes Local President

Mr. Prashant Lallah – 2014 JCI National President

2014 JCI Mauritius Board Members

Ms. Michele-Anne Espitalier Noël – Chief Financial Officer, Bluelife Ltd

Mr. Philippe De Speville – General Manager, Akwire Procurement Services Ltd

Staff of Centara Grand Azuri Resort & Spa Mauritius

Staff of The Coast Restaurant

Irshaad Wahedally from Akwire Procurement Services Ltd

Ms. Divya Padaruth – Photographer and member of JCI Port Louis

All JCI Members, Senators and Aspiring members

& all those who contributed, directly or indirectly, to the success of NATCON 2014


JCI QUATRE-BORNES 2015 ELECTED LOCAL BOARD

Simi Gopaul

Jhateen Ramnarain

Andy Chansoonsen Rajneesh Khedan

Dana Sunassee

2015 Elected Local President

2015 Elected Local Secretary 2015 Elected Local Treasurer

2015 Local Vice President 2015 Local Vice President


Girish Rajkoomar (Ross)

JCI Curepipe

Lingiah Ramananda Sanjeev

JCI City-Plus

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories…” ~Ronald Reagan~

In our heart you remain dear friends!

In memoriam

1985 - 2014 1982 - 2014


to our Sponsors for their amazing support and help

Special thanks also to La Pirogue Hotel – Sun Resorts Ltd & The Address Boutique Hotel, Port Chambly – Indigo Group


Be Ready In 2015 to Join In Contributing and Supporting

the 100th Anniversary of the JCI Movement:

Celebrating 100 Years of Impact


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