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What is JCI?

JCI is a worldwide federa-tion of young leaders andentrepreneurs with nearlya quarter of a million mem-bers and millions ofalumni. It's an organizationin which leaders meet,learn and grow.

How did we start?In an effort to becomemore involved in civicissues, a young leadernamed Henry Giessenbierfounded the Young Men'sProgressive CivicAssociation (YMPCA) inSt. Louis, Missouri, USA,in 1915. In 1918, YMPCAbecame affiliated with theSt. Louis Chamber ofCommerce. In the 1920s,international networkssprouted in Canada andEngland and, by 1940, theyextended to Latin America.In 1944, JCI was estab-lished in Mexico City, hav-ing Raul Garcia Vidal(Mexico), ErasmoChambonnet (Panama),Taylor Cole (USA), VictorBoucas (Brazil), TheoStaar (Belgium) andRamon V. del Rosario(Philippines) as its firstpioneer Presidents.

What is our Vision?To be the premier voiceof young business, socialand political leaders inthe world, creating bettersocieties by creatingintercultural leaders.

Who are our partners?

Office of the UN Secretary General (UnitedNations), www.un.org

UN International Children's Fund (UNICEF),www.unicef.org

UN Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganization (UNESCO), www.unesco.org

UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC),www.un.org/esa/coordination/ecosoc/

UN Department of Public Information (NGO Section and Group Programmes andCommunity Liaison Unit),www.un.org/dpi/ngosection

United Nations Conference on Trade andDevelopment (UNCTAD), www.unctad.org

The Pan American Health Organization(PAHO), www.paho.org

Conference of Non-GovernmentalOrganizations (CONGO), www.ngocongo.org

Council of Europe, www.coe.int

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC),www.iccwbo.organd World Chambers Federation (WCF),www.iccwbo.org/home/menu_wcf.asp

Eurochambres, www.eurochambres.be

Youth Business International (YBI),www.youth-business.org

AIESEC International, www.aiesec.org

European Confederation of JuniorEnterprises (JADE), www.jadenet.org

Association des Etats Généraux desEtudiants de l'Europe (AEGEE),www.aegee.org

Junior Achievement and Young EnterpriseEurope, www.ja-ye.org

Anheuser-Busch, www.anheuserbusch.com

ASTD, www.astd.org

FranklinCovey, www.franklincovey.com

Executive Excellence, www.eep.com

Who are we?

We are creative and boldleaders between 18 and40 years old.Representing countlessoccupations, we developnew skills while con-tributing to our communi-ties, laying newfoundations, and estab-lishing new businessesand social networks. Wewelcome people of anyrace, color, sex, religionand political ideologywho want to become bet-ter leaders in any area.

What do we do?

We create better leadersto create better societies.We provide young adultslike you with the confi-dence to reach insidethemselves and over-come limitations. Weshow you how to achievemore than you thoughtpossible in your family,business, and sociale n v i r o n m e n t s .

Through the JCIUniversity, membersmaster the roles of man-agers, visionaries,coaches, educators,ambassadors and learn-ers by participating inhands-on training work-shops. Besides havingthe opportunity to net-work with successfulbusiness leaders throughthe JCI Biznet, JCI mem-bers can learn and growby participating in count-less and varied projectsthat benefit communitiesworldwide.

Projecting Excellence: A Guide to Chapter Management and Organization

In the nineteenth century, school children across the United Stateswere expected to achieve competency in the "three R's" - reading,'riting, and 'rithmetic.

Today, JCI local organizations, also called "chapters," are facedwith the challenge of mastering the "six R's", which play a pivotalrole in developing and maintaining excellence.

The "six R's" are made up of the following elements:

Recruitment of sufficient numbers of members to have an impactin the community and maintain high standards; Retention/activa-tion of these members, by offering numerous opportunities forgrowth and leadership; Recognition and support of exemplary per-formance; Records and files that preserve continuity and prece-dence, and ensure fiscal order; Responsibility for leadership of thechapter and its programs; and Replacement of officers to guaran-tee a strong and stable lineage of leadership and success.

The Six R’s - Mastering the Fundamentals of Chapter Leadership

• Recruitment: New members need to be recruited constantly to maintain a strong and healthy chapter. They contribute withnew outlooks and expertise to make excellent projects possible. Consider appointing a membership com-mittee to organize and implement projects to recruit new members. This committee would also set standardsand procedures regarding membership recruitment.

• Retention: After a prospective member becomes a full-fledge member, keeping him or her happy is crucial. The mem-bership committee would be also in charge of ensuring new members remain in the organization. Some opti-ons to consider include a probation period of up to 12 months, minimum requirements for projectparticipation, and orientation and attendance standards that must be met before granting full membership toa probationary member. Appointing a mentor to look after each new member works well in some chapters.

• Recognition: Outstanding chapters place heavy emphasis on the acknowledgement of individual and team excellence wit-hin the chapter and publicly honor and express gratitude towards outside sponsors. Communications andnewsletters can highlight notable achievements and thank members for their efforts. Quarterly awards orrecognition at chapter meetings can be used to motivate and reward leadership. Strong chapters also focuson important relationships with the community leaders and government officials. Finally, JCI alumni shouldalso be praised for their years of dedication and service, and should be encouraged to play an important roleas chapter mentors.

• Records: Effective chapters maintain complete, accessible, and well-organized records of their activities, includingagendas, receipts, and plans of action. They depend on these files to preserve continuity, avoid redundancy,and learn from past successes.

• Responsibility: Beginning with the orientation process and training programs, members are given a strong sense of owners-hip in and responsibility for the chapter's performance. Pride in one's work, persistence in the face of adver-sity, and resilience in moments of duress are all important components of a chapter's success.

• Replacement: Sadly, this is one of the most frequently neglected areas of chapter management. Such oversight begs thequestion, "What's the point of stellar chapter leadership if you allow the following administration to be weakand unproductive?" Chapter leaders should assign high priority to ensuring succession by knowledgeable,competent, trained officers. Without such a transition, you run the risk of seeing your fine work undone.

Chapter Commissions

Besides the "six R's", one strong thread among outstanding chapters is a reliable program of project and train-ing opportunities that impact the community and expand the knowledge and skills of members. Projects thatencompass many different elements of management are often the most effective training vehicles and usuallyattract the most notice by the community. Given their scope, such projects often require an elaborate divisionof labor, ensuring that each stage of planning be given due attention. An organization structure that assignsspecific responsibilities to specialized commissions often proves most successful in bringing an extensiveproject to fruition.

The following guidelines outline a proposed commission structure that chapters can use or adapt to suit theirspecific organizational needs.

• Membership Commission: This commission is charged with identifying, recruiting, activating and retainingindividual members. Membership Commission members oversee recruitment standards, the probationaryprocess, orientation and training, integration in chapter projects, and retention efforts.

• Nominations Committee: This group mentors and encourages outstanding individual members to seek hig-her levels of leadership within the local, national, and international organizations. Committee members playa motivational role in fostering an attitude of success within JCI, one's profession, and the personal sphere.

• Communications Commission: Communications is responsible for providing the local organization with up-to-date information, news, and recognition for noteworthy activities or distinguished service. This commis-sion should also inform local government, corporate, and civic associations of all relevant JCI activities andevents. Utilizing local print, television, and radio media outlets, and fax and Internet technologies, membersof the Communications team should strive to provide fast, current, topical information that is clearly expres-sed and attractively presented.

• Meetings Commission: Understanding that there are many other activities competing for member's time, thiscommission must devise activities that offer relevant topics, compelling speakers, and creative programsthat awaken the interest of members. Each meeting should have a clearly stated objective, and should offerparticipants tangible, practical material that will broaden their knowledge and improve their professional orpersonal lives.

• Business Affairs Commission: This commission can play a key role in strengthening recruiting efforts by tap-ping this important sector of the community. By reaching out to businesses chapters may increase not onlytheir membership rolls, but also their resources and funding sources. The Business Affairs team shoulddevelop opportunities for learning and growth in entrepreneurship and management by offering such activi-ties as investment clubs and business seminars.

• Finance Commission: Led by the chapter treasurer, this group maintains precise and up-to-date records ofall activities. This commission should oversee all aspects of budgeting, accounting, fundraising, and audit-ing.

These guidelines should be of some assistance in getting your chapter's house in order. In addition, you canorder the Projects for Progress and Project Planning Seminar manuals from the JCI Training Institute for fur-ther suggestions.

JCI - Creating Positive Change

Projects not only provide an outlet for a wide range of abilities, and a training ground for acquiring new skills,but often best symbolize the highest ideals of JCI. Communities identify us by our projects. They know that thelocal hospital wing was built by JCI members. They know who organizes the jazz festival, golf tournament, andcancer research fundraiser. Business leaders recognize that the annual networking seminar is sponsored byJCI. The local churches are aware of who's running the food collection drives. Schools know JCI organizationsby their drug awareness campaign. Projects cast JCI in a highly visible and favorable light, by demonstratingan unwavering commitment to bettering our world.

What makes a project outstanding? A healthy dose of good fortune doesn't hurt, but in the long run, successrelies heavily on three key elements: planning, implementation, and evaluation. If each of these is consistentlyand meticulously attended to, excellence is invariably the result.

When tossing the greens of a flavorful salad, one should take advantage ofthe entire garden. Similarly, JCI draws on the varied elements of its diversemembership, who possess the skills needed to coordinate a successfulproject. New members bring fresh ideas and a boundless zeal to theprocess. Veteran members provide the wisdom of experience. Together, theyform a vast pool of expertise in training, communications, organization,management, and marketing. The mix of these ingredients, seasoned withdiligence and commitment, can produce spectacular results.Success, of course, doesn't have to depend solely on the creativity and hardwork of individual members of a local organization. With local organizationsin more than 100 nations and territories, and approximately 200,000 mem-bers worldwide, JCI offers a vast network through which ideas and experi-ences can be shared. JCI always encourages innovation, but also urgesmembers to adapt and improve upon ideas and methods that have beentested revised, and proven. By benchmarking, our organization can collec-tively raise the standards of local projects to unprecedented levels of excel-lence.

In selecting entries, we looked for geographic diversity, creativity, represen-tation across all four Areas of Opportunity, and overall effectiveness. Forevery project that is profiled, there are surely many more that are not fea-tured here. The staff at the JCI Headquarters relies on members to submitthis information. This collection was compiled with the information avail-able. If you have a project you feel is worthy of mention, we encourage youto submit information online on JCI's website, www.jci.cc.

This publication features examples of JCI organizations at their best - inaction. The projects span the four Areas of Opportunity (Business,International, Community, and Individual), and offer insight into all stages ofplanning and implementation. Notice the potential impact of only a few com-mitted individuals, and the collective strength of large groups. It will beapparent that regardless of the resources available to your organization,mountains can be moved, whether en masse, or one small piece at a time.

Business

The Business Area of Opportunity provides JCI members with the contacts, leader-ship training, and professional growth programs needed to develop themselves asentrepreneurs and business executives. JCI strongly supports economic develop-ment and free enterprise in all countries as a means of eliminating poverty andhuman suffering.

The goal of business is not simply to make money, but also to provide andexchange goods and services. A successful business transaction frequentlyrequires the trust of parties involved. This trust is established among members whowork closely together on various local or national projects, and then proceed tobuild a business relationship. JCI encourages and indeed facilitates these relation-ships by providing various forums for establishing contacts and promoting one'sown business at the local, national, and international levels. The InternationalBusiness Network and JCInet are two global programs that focus on providingthese opportunities.

The following pages demonstrate that although Business has only recently beenintroduced as an Area of Opportunity, members have eagerly embraced it by devel-oping innovative programs and projects that reinforce this important facet of JCIwork. They now foster commercial growth in their communities by offering adviceand capital to start-up companies, organizing trade fairs, conducting informationalseminars and training sessions, and helping to prepare young people for the worldof business. Hopefully, the projects presented here will inspire other creative andeffective programs that have an impact on many more communities and young busi-nesspeople.

Future Economic Forum

National Organization: JCI Korea 2004 National President: Sang-yong PARKLocal Organization: JCI Seoul Address: 228-2, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-ku, Seoul 133-847, KoreaContact Information: Telephone: Tel. 82-2-2244-9521,

Fax: 82-2-2245-5883 Duration: September, 2003, and onward.Staff: 8Budget: US$ 22,000Who benefited? Young entrepreneurs, economic expertsSponsors: JCI Korea

ObjectiveThe project was organized with an exclusive goal of helping business people as well as economic experts by:• Offering information and knowledge on economic policy and activities;• Encouraging analysis on issues involving national economics and directing future vision;• Establishing a business network among young entrepreneurs to share business experiences;• Strengthening business competencies of young CEOs;• Defining the direction of businesses for balanced regional development through economic forums.

OverviewThe Forum includes four different activities: a Breakfast Meeting, a Policy Seminar, a Cyber Discussion and aPublishing Policy Report. For the breakfast meeting that is held monthly, economic experts or government deci-sion makers are invited to give lectures followed by discussions. A policy seminar is held every quarter and cov-ers economic issues of regional, national and global concern. Cyber Discussion is a web-based knowledge andinformation sharing tool. Lastly, the Forum publishes a White Paper on the economy on a regular basis.

Actions TakenNine Future Economic Forums were held between September 18, 2003, and June 25, 2004, in the Grand HyattSeoul Hotel. Topics discussed:

• How does Blue House work?• National Economy and Currency Fluctuation: When will the second IMF financial crisis arrive?• 2004 Prospect for Korean Economy: Growth or Stagnation?• Regional Economic Forum I - Message from the Mayor of Seoul.• 2004 Direction for Fair Trade: What is real competition?• KTX changes Economy - Changes in the economic environment and CEO's responses. • Will it be possible to have labor-management relations that help realize the US$ 20,000 per capita?• Transfer of Administrative Capital from the Perspective of the Regional Economy.• Solutions for Korea's Economic Problems.

ResultsAs of June, 2004, a total of nine meetings were held under the name of FutureEconomic Forum. The total number of participants to meetings has been 1,000 so far.

RecommendationsFuture Economic Forums will offer suggestions for the future economic reality of Korea.The entrepreneurs who take part in these forums, who are in 30's and 40's, are themainstay of our economy. Therefore, their collaboration becomes a very important fac-tor for a prosperous economy. In order to boost the economy, JCI Korea and econo-mists will continue to work together to raise the awareness of economic issues and helpyoung entrepreneurs' contribute to improve the Korea's economy.

AccomplishmentsThe Future Economic Forum has become not only the nation's most prestigious group of experts in economics,but also a unique young CEOs' network. In addition, all the work done at the forum has been covered in a nation-wide Economist magazine and also broadcasted via the state-owned KTV.

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Cré@

National Organization: Jeune Chambre Econ. Francaise (JCI France)2004 National President: Marie-Hélène OUDINLocal Organization: Address: 9-11 Rue Alasseur, Paris 75015, FRANCEContact Information: Telephone: 33-1-53-58-52-50, jcef@jcef.asso.fr

http://www.jcef.asso.frDuration: Since 2003Staff: Jeune Chambre Econ. FrancaiseBudget: EUR 2,000 for each meetingWho benefited? New entrepreneurs and sponsors.Sponsors: -

Objective• To promote the set up of companies and provide information about it;• To inform entrepreneurs on ways to raise funds for their project, to organize conferences and give entrepreneurs

the opportunity to meet investors;• To give entrepreneurs the chance to present their project and have feedback;• To create a network that allows entrepreneurs and investors to meet wherever they are located in France.

OverviewWe felt that many people want to set up companies and, although financial institutions, investors, private institu-tions and the public are interested in economic development and could help set up companies, the people whoneed the help and the people providing the help do not often meet. So we decided to help them meet.

Actions TakenThus the project Cré@ organizes meetings which include:• Conferences conducted by experts who specialize in fund raising and business setup;• Presentation of business projects to these experts and to other people who are present;• At the end, a social event that allows exchanges of views and experiences.

ResultsAbout 30 chapters have organized more than 50 meetings in most of the JCI areas, i.e., the Antille-Guyane. Thisis a great opportunity for each chapter to create or reinforce partnerships with the local business community, inclu-ding chambers of commerce, business people, and financial media. Some members of the media - such asFrance Angels (Business Angels Network), and Les Echos, a major French business newspaper - have becomeinterested in the project because of its national scope.

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One-Stop Shop Regional Web Site for Entrepreneurs

National Organization: JCI Mauritius2004 National President: Eric NG PING CHEUNLocal Organization: JCI CurepipeAddress: 5, Dr. Joomye Street, Port-Louis, MauriceContact Information: Telephone: 230 454 10 41, Fax: 230 24 21 330

c.shim@uom.ac.mu or Kris Seeburn: kris_seeburn@intnet.muDuration: 8 monthsStaff: -Budget: US$ 350Who benefited? Local and international entrepreneurs and investors.Sponsors: Telecom Plus Ltd, www.telecomplus.net

ObjectiveTo offer a comprehensive investor/entrepreneur business guide on the Mauritius Island and other countries withinthe Southern African Development region (SADC).

OverviewThe One-Stop Shop Regional Website is a comprehensive tool that helps entrepreneurs assess the macro andmicro economic environment of listed countries. One element common to most entrepreneurs is risk-taking.Moreover, in a highly complex business environment, potential entrepreneurs tend to look for maximum reliableinformation before investing. Since time is of the essence for the businessman, quick access to online updatedcountry economic information helps maintain his or her competitive edge while probing new ideas and markets.With the support of the Curepipe Local Organization team and with Telecom Plus as a sponsor, the project teamlaunched the website in February, 2004.

Actions TakenOnce the Project Team had identified the needs for the project they went on to gather:• Information for creating personal businesses;• Local information from different government support agencies;• Information from banks;• Information from the Regional African country websites to attach the links;• Information on offshore businesses;• Information for investors about Mauritius;• Information for Mauritians interested in investing in various opportunities in Africa.

ResultsLaunched in February, 2004, the website is the result of a concerted effort by a team of dedicated JCI Members.All through the various project phases (analysis, data collection, development, marketing), the team remainedcohesive and built up a winning spirit. It was a project that helped JCI Curepipe members balance their actions inJCI's four Areas of Opportunity.The end result was shown to Telecom Plus corporate officers, who readily agreedto sponsor the hosting of the site as well as to co-launch and market the product. Telecom Plus, an internet ser-vice provider, is a subsidiary of Mauritius Telecom, the main telecommunication company in Mauritius and a majorplayer in the region. The website met the team's objectives as a tool for the benefit of entrepreneurs.

Recommendations• Use the Internet as a medium;• Have more focused team to work on the finer aspects of the project from construction to marketing; • Develop information-gathering techniques;• Proofread;• Ensure information effectiveness, accurateness and rating;• Identify the tools required for the project;• Launch the product to the public in Mauritius, Africa and the JCI world;• Find sponsorships for launching and hosting the website;• Keep the site alive by conducting Business Forums on a regular basis.

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Trade Fair, Business Talk

National Organization: JCI India2004 National President: Rajesh CHANDAKLocal Organization: -Address: Ami Kalash, Ami Complex, 2nd Floor, Borivali, Maharashtra 4000 103, INDIAContact Information: Telephone: 91 22 891 2354/3355, Fax: 91 22 891 0807

ijcns@vsnl.com, www.indianjaycees.ortDuration: January 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004.Staff: CommitteeBudget: US$ 80,000Who benefited? Entrepreneurs.Sponsors: -

ObjectiveTo promote and organize a JCI Business/IT Conference and to promote and explore the possibilities ofInternational Business.

OverviewTo explore business opportunities internationally, a JCI Business and IT Conference hosted. Large business meet-ings, workshops, seminars, trade fairs, a computer seminar and training were organized to help members and thepublic. A Business Directory with 278 Local Organizations was published.

Actions Taken• JCI Business Conference was held in five-star hotel, Renowned Business Industrialist, Address and Exhibition,

Catalogue Show.• Recognition was obtained for JCI to promote Business Area and Directory.• A Seminar on IT and Computers was conducted.• A National Training Business Meeting and Conference, a Fiesta, and Fashion Shows were organized.• Eight local organizations organized a Trade Fair, Auto Fair and JCI Hangama.• Challenge, a monthly publication, covered the business area and a "Business Book."

Results• More than 1200 delegates participated in these World Conferences, which received wide Business and Trade

publicity;• 278 local organizations published Members' Business Directories;• 980 delegates attended and benefited from Computer Training;• 2163 selected participants from all over India attended different meetings, seminars, and conferences. Seven

local organizations organized fashion shows and festivals, and promoted products;• More than 200,000 people visited the JCI Trade Fair, Carnival, JCI Hangama, Auto Fair and Home Exhibition.

All members received useful information about organizing programs.

RecommendationsIn a big country like India it is not easy to reach the masses. The JCI movement does its best work through wor-thy projects in business-related areas. Through the above mentioned projects and activities, JCI has clearly madea positive impact.

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The 18th Yokohama Keizaijin Conference

National Organization: Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan) 2004 National President: Hirokazu KOMETANILocal Organization: JCI YokohamaAddress: 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, JapanContact Information: Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183

secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jpDuration: January 1, 2003, through June 28, 2003.Staff: -Budget: US$ 294,451Who benefited? The citizens of Japan, young entrepreneurs, JCI Yokohama members.Sponsors: JCI Yokohama and the government.

Objective• Break through the exhausted economic environment and improve the nation's awareness of economic opportunity.• Overcome traditional thinking and accept the risk of challenging present financial realities.

OverviewDuring the conference, which was a great success, there was a livelydiscussion on Yokohama's economy among Mr. Takenaka, Economicand Financial Services Minister; Mr. Hirano, a successful young entre-preneur; and Mr. Goto, the President of JCI Japan-Yokohama.Following the conference, it was generally agreed that relationsbetween the citizens of Yokohama and the local organization hadgrown closer, and that JCI Japan-Yokohama had become more deeplyinvolved in government activities.

Actions Taken• The meeting was held in a place where people could talk directly with intellectuals and in an environment open

to both citizens and Cabinet ministers who wish to express their views.• Discussions were carried out in public because we reached the conclusion that the most important challenge is

to activate the economy.• The necessary business educational opportunities were provided to young people.

Results• Articles covering the conference appeared in more than 10 leading newspapers the next morning.• A television station aired a special feature nationwide focusing on the conference. • JCI Japan-Yokohama received an offer from the Yokohama Minato Sohgoh High School to plan a special curri-

culum on entrepreneurship.

RecommendationsWe reached the conclusion that human power is essential for reviving the Japanese economy.

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SME e-marketing campaign

National Organization: JCI Hong Kong, China2004 National President: Frank PAKLocal Organization: JCI Victoria Address: 21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24, Connaught Road West,

Sheung Wan Hong Kong, HONGKONGContact Information: Telephone: 852 2543 8913, Fax: 852 2543 6271, info@jcihk.org, www.jcihk.orgDuration: From December 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004Staff: 12Budget: US$ 82,436Who benefited? Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)Sponsors: Intel, Yahoo, eBay, Microsoft, Sun Microsystem, Linux, Hong Kong Government

Objective• To enhance the competitiveness and market exposure of SMEs by introducing an alternative marketing chan-

nel that is more economical, effective and far-reaching than the traditional ones;• To promote JCI to the business community through interactions on practical business matters;• To recruit prospective JCI members from the target audience;• To provide opportunities to JCI members to develop various skills in organizing large-scale projects.

OverviewDuring the project period, five seminars and 20 workshops were held to introduce the advantages of the e-Marketing tool to SMEs. The project has enhanced and reinforced the idea of "Free Enterprises" which is also inline with the government policy of supporting the local SMEs in recent years. Overwhelming response from thepublic has been received to recognize our efforts in running this project. So far, at least 50,000 SMEs have ben-efited from this event.

Actions Taken• Drafted and submitted a proposal, thanks to which the SME Development Fund was granted;• Formed an organizing committee of 12 members to run the project;• Worked with Hong Kong Productivity Council and Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises in organizing the

events;• Successfully invited prominent speakers and lined up such internationally recognized corporations as Microsoft,

Yahoo and Intel to be our sponsors; • Rolled out a massive promotional plan, which included advertising in the local transit system, newspapers, and

through database marketing, as well as holding trade booths during the SME Market Day and Linux Festival;• Constructed a website dedicated to promote the project, "www.sme.vjc.org.hk";• Promoted the event extensively within the JCI community;• Conducted 5 seminars and 20 workshops on various e-Marketing topics so far;• Collected feedback from participants through questionnaires to improve future events.

Results• All seminars and workshops have attracted over 3,000 SME representatives in total so far;• Recruited 10 new members for the chapter through this project so far;• Raised the publicity and reputation of JCI in the business community;• Broadened the mix of JCI members as many new members are from large corporations and can contribute use-

ful skill sets to JCI;• Enhanced the leadership and project management skills of organizing committee members, while expanding

their business network.

Recommendations• Response from the public on this project has been overwhelming. Hence, reorganizing this project in the coming

year can be considered.• Alternative formats, such as forums and contests other than seminar and workshops can be considered to fur-

ther arouse public interest.• Our objectives to support new and small enterprises in the business community as well as to enhance the repu-

tation of JCI have been met.• This large-scale project has provided valuable training opportunities to JCI members.

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The event "Gründertage"

National Organization: JCI Austria2004 National President: Henry BERTELLocal Organization: Junior Chamber ViennaAddress: Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Wien, AustriaContact Information: Telephone: +43 1 501 05 3737, Fax: +43 1 501 05 219

jcaustria@wko.at, www.jungewirtschaft.atDuration: The event lasted 2 days; the preparation, 6 months.Staff: 10Budget: EUR 12.566.66Who benefited? Young entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs.Sponsors: SVA, Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds, Erste Bank, Chamber of Commerce

ObjectiveThe event "Gründertage" was invented to help people to start up a business and to help young entrepreneursdevelop their own businesses. Positive side-effect: new JCI-Members and increased networking opportunities.

OverviewThe event "Gründertage" in the Chamber of Commerce of Vienna provides information from experts on:• Development of colleagues;• Economical and legal basics;• Business plan to facilitate optimal financial behavior;• Social insurance and tax information;• Franchising; Business sector;• JCI;• Risk management;• The right location for the business;• Basics of the different kinds of companies;• Corporate identity and corporate finance;• Criteria for a perfect web presentation;• "So did I" - Information from young entrepreneurs;• The possibility to talk to experts from the Chamber of Commerce, banks and the insurance company to ensure

founders of companies have as much information as possible.

Actions TakenWe provided workshops and lectures on 16 different themes and the opportunity toobtain free personal information for two days to anyone who wanted to be informed.

ResultsWe achieved our goal to provide optimal assistance for all potential business foun-ders and young entrepreneurs. The better prepared the founders, the better theirbusinesses will run, and the more the Vienna economy will benefit.

RecommendationsPositive feedback was received from all the participating experts and business foun-ders, which indicates that the event "Gründertage" project, which benefited 800 per-sons, could be successfully repeated.

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Unternehmensberatung Informationstechnologie

Business-plan competition "Fit for Boss"

National Organization: JCI Germany2004 National President: Bert CHRISTMANNLocal Organization: -Address: Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, GermanyContact Information: Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522

wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.deDuration: 5 monthsStaff: -Budget: EUR 5,000Who benefited? ParticipantsSponsors: Nation-wide magazine

ObjectiveFind interesting business ideas in the field of service and trade to create jobs.OverviewAwards were presented to young entrepreneurs who have innovative concepts not in the techno-logical field, but in the service and trade sector. Patron: National Minister of Economic Affairs.Actions TakenThe team of the national EVP in charge of Entrepreneurship drew up the concept, found a media partner (finan-cial monthly magazine), called for entries through this magazine (including Internet) and JCI Germany's channels,and formed a jury that included representatives from universities and other institutions in the field of entrepre-neurship. The best 5 entries were awarded at the JCI Germany's National Convention and were featured in anarticle in the magazine.ResultsIn 2004, 35 entries were received and 5 awards were presented; a coaching program was offered for all finalistsby experts and JCI Germany; great media and public coverage was achieved; cooperation with universities andother partners increased; and the organization's image in this specific field improved.RecommendationsWe recommend partnering with the media regarding awards a great tool to get maximum public attention andshow competence in special fields.

Marketing Exhibition

National Organization: JCI FinlandNational President 2004: Jari Mika Juhani HAAPANIEMILocal Organization: -Address: Ramada Airport Hotel, Robert Huberintie 6, Vantaa FIN-01510, FINLANDContact Information: Telephone: +358 9 3233 112, Fax: +358 9 4157 5800

sg@jcfin.fi, www.jcfin.fiDuration: May 17 - 18, 2003.Who benefited? Local business life, JCI.Sponsors: Our City, Lions Club Oulainen

OverviewThe JCI Oulainen together with Lions Club Oulainen organized a business project to support our economy. ThisProject creates markets for our companies in small towns. In this way we can show our ability to market 'self-made'products to locals and other markets. "The big" project was a great opportunity for leadership education, wherethe one main goal was to learn and to provide the flexibility for success.

ResultsThe balance of our chamber was stabilized by 50% of our budget. We activated 80 percent of our diverse mem-bership - irrespective of individual tastes. We strengthened the co-operation of the local entrepreneurs, e.g., thefashion show.

AccomplishmentsWe initiated discussions about the dyslexia cart and the drug awareness bus. Our town and our chamber recei-ved positive feedback and were recognized as a professional chamber rather than a hobby-based organization.We were awarded the prize of The Best Economy Project in Helsinki 24.4.2004.

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Business Contact

National Organization: JCI Germany2004 National President: Bert CHRISTMANNLocal Organization: JCI Hanseraum (a State Organization) with local FlensburgAddress: Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, GermanyContact Information: Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522

wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.deDuration: Eight weeks during the summer, every yearStaff: 10 membersBudget: EUR 8,000Who benefited? Members, PR for the organization, participating students from MOE, AIESEC.Sponsors: A large local sponsorship, contributions in kind, a grant from JCI Germany.

ObjectiveTo offer practical international experiences for students from Eastern Europe and to broaden intercultural under-standing between Germany and Eastern European countries.

OverviewIn cooperation with AIESEC, to provide practical training for 30 to 40 Eastern European business students inGermany.

Actions Taken• JCI Hanseraum acquired practical training from companies for German-

speaking students from MOE.• AIESEC chose candidates for the program in cooperation with its res-

pective national organizations in MOE.• Joint preparations for all students were conducted in Flensburg, which

included introductory courses and excursions, meetings with JCI mem-bers and representatives of the business community, and company visits.

• Practical training with various companies was offered for eight weeks.

Results• From 30 to 40 business students each year receive training each year.• Intercultural understanding is fostered in participating students, host com-

panies and JCI members involved.• Participants develop their skills to become successful in business.• Closer cooperation with AIESEC is achieved.• Some participants have found jobs in German companies or have been

encouraged to start their own businesses.• JCI is promoted among students, who may become members.

Recommendations• To cooperate with AIESEC and other student organizations to increase membership.• To show the importance and value of intercultural cooperation to all involved.

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Business Network Events

National Organization: JCI Hungary2004 National President: Endre VOJTEKAddress: Balázs Béla u 18., Budapest Hungary H-1094, HUNGARYContact Information: Telephone: 36-30-645-5343, jcnomboard@yahoogroups.com

http://www.juniorchamber.huDuration: 2.5 hours per eventStaff: 4Budget: EUR 1,200Who benefited? New members, business peopleSponsors: Central European University Business School

ObjectiveThe Business Network Event project is a chain of high-speed business connection development events. The basicidea is to gather different business people who share common interests and help them initiate contacts with oneanother. Additionally, the project serves to recruit members.

OverviewThe Business Network Event is a professional and powerful service that enhances every participant's networkingopportunities. After an on-line email campaign, the applicants receive invitations to a personal event, where theyhave the opportunity to talk for three minutes to each participant. This time period is sufficient to identify their com-mon interest points and further discussion can follow informally. Every participant becomes part of an Internetdatabase of personal and company profiles which is linked to the European Business Network or the InternationalBusiness Network.

Actions Taken• Marketing campaign (email, networking): Sending direct emails to people working in the business and members

of the public sector who could be interested in the program and would like to establish new business contacts. • Registration: The registration can be done on-line via the juniorchamber.hu website. People visiting the website

find information about JCI, so it works as a PR strategy.• Screening applicants and forming groups: 24 participants are selected from the applicants based on common

business interests. Everyone who apply receive an email either containing the information about the next "live"event or stating that they are accepted into the database and may be contacted for a "live" event later.

• Invitation: The selected participants are invited (electronically). The exact place and time is revealed to them atthis point, so nobody can enter the discussion without an invitation. The system of the "live" event only workswith 24 participants so the number of participants is critical to the success of the event. Participants are calledtwo days before the event to ensure their presence and participation.

• "Live" Event: The live event is organized in a hotel's conference room and usually held on a Saturday afternoon.During the event, light refreshments are available for the participants.

• Setting up the database: Participants and JCI members have a personal and business profile entered into thedatabase. A browser can be use to find information in this database, accessible only to registered users.

• PR activity: The event appears both in the electronic and written media to enhance JCI's image and promoteparticipation in the following event.

• Recruiting new members: During each event, participants are invited to a second program, where informationabout JCI is presented and participants are encouraged to become members.

Results• The project satisfies relevant "customer" demands;• Fast, result oriented networking opportunity;• 24 participants at each event plus 23*24=552 different business opportunities at each event;• Highly effective way to network and access to other JCI countries to network;• 24 potential JC member to recruit at each event;• Supports the retention of members with a relevant service; • Low costs, High publicity and PR; Continuous program.

RecommendationsWe recommend this event for everybody. As stated above, the program is beneficial both to the JCI organizationsof the countries joining and facilitates growth in the current membership.

Business Round Table

National Organization: JCI Venezuela2004 National President: Alex VILORIALocal Organization: BarquisimetoAddress: Av. 15-0 Urb. El Naranjal, Maracaibo Estado Zulia, VenezuelaContact Information: Telephone: 261 757 17 67, www.camarajuniordevenezuela.org,

secretario@camarajuniordevenezuela.orgDuration: Five years (a three-month project every year)Staff: 10Budget: US$ 1,000Who benefited? Business Community, Young EntrepreneursSponsors: Fedecamaras, Concecomercio

ObjectiveTo organize business rounds among the participants of the Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce Annual GeneralAssembly to stimulate the Venezuelan economy and introduce young entrepreneurs to the business community.

OverviewThe Venezuelan Chambers of Commerce (CONCECOMERCIO) is a federation of local chambers of commercearound the country. They meet every year to re-elect their officers and establish action plans for the future.

As a cooperation partner, JCI Barquisimeto offered them to promote and organize business rounds using a metho-dology and software created by our chapter's professionals to encourage young entrepreneurs to join the cham-bers of commerce and JCI and to introduce them and their services and products to well-establishedbusinessmen. So far, the chapter has organized five events in the cities of Barquisimeto (twice), Mérida, Coro,and Porlamar.

Actions Taken• Promote the event among local chambers of commerce around the country• Design and operate a software to control business round scheduled appoint-

ments• Organize the event and assist participants• Keep records of numbers of interviews and business achieved.

Results• Five years of business rounds have resulted in at least US$ 100,000 of possible transactions.• The relationship between JCI Barquisimeto and the Venezuela Chamber of Commerce has strengthened.• Our members have developed business-oriented interests• Venezuelan businessmen and entrepreneurs have had more opportunities to promote their products/services.• More business-oriented members have joined JCI Barquisimeto.

RecommendationsNot only to continue but to increase these activities to promote entrepreneurship and assist more young entre-preneurs.

Accomplishments• Achieving US$ 100,000 in possible transactions• Strengthening the relationship between JCI Barquisimeto and the Venezuela Chamber of Commerce• Making the chapter more business oriented• Recruiting more business-oriented members

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International

In an increasingly interdependent world, JCI's mission to foster international col-laboration and promote peace and tolerance becomes evermore important.Members can avail themselves of numerous opportunities to look beyond theirnational borders and form friendships, partnerships, and business contacts withpeople of different cultures. Through international conferences, academies, con-gresses, and twinning (sister chapter relationships), members are able to reach outto people who are different from themselves, thereby gaining understanding andappreciation of both their similarities and their differences.

Though international projects are not nearly as common as community or individ-ual projects, chapters are beginning to discover that as the world becomes smallerand our borders become more porous, such opportunities are far more accessible.Chapters do not exist in isolation. They are part of a vast network that encom-passes over 120 countries and territories, and that offers endless possibilities forsharing ideas and collaborating on projects. Many chapters have taken the initia-tive in forming a sister relationship with a chapter in another nation. Such effortshelp to break down prejudices, build understanding, and advance the cause ofpeace.

This section highlights some of the ways that members can partake of this limitlessArea of Opportunity. Projects range from an international children's art contest, toa multilingual dictation competition. Frequently, projects attempt to promote inter-national goodwill by giving children the opportunity to come into contact with peo-ple of very different backgrounds and cultures. Some chapters acknowledge theirsense of interconnectedness with faraway lands by coordination relief efforts intimes of natural disaster or hardship. And of course, several chapters are now tak-ing advantage of recent technological developments to bring all members closertogether. All international projects, though, share a fundamental premise, which isembedded in the JCI Creed: "That the brotherhood of man transcends the sover-eignty of nations."

Contact 2003-The 3-Nations Twinning

National Organization: JCI Austria2004 National President: Henry BERTELLocal Organization: JCI BurgenlandAddress: Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Wien, AustriaContact Information: Telephone: +43 1 501 05 3737, Fax: +43 1 501 05 219

jcaustria@wko.at, www.jungewirtschaft.atDuration: May to August 2003, 4 monthsStaff: 60Budget: US$ 31,800Who benefited? Entrepreneurs in the three participating countries.Sponsors: 2 major sponsors, 30 minor sponsors

Objective• Overcoming barriers in the mind• Cross-over the borders• Fostering International Networking by providing• Information• Motivation• Understanding• Setting the stage for culture, food, folklore, and dances of our neighbors. (Working on a joint venture: a

dance!)

OverviewMore than 200 JCI members, entrepreneurs, politicians, media and interest group representatives fromHungary and Slovakia discussed, learned, got to know each other. Information for the brain and excellent foodand wine for the heart created an atmosphere of togetherness. The signing of the twinning document was thehighlight. International networking and exchange of thoughts and feelings brought these two chapterstogether in a lasting friendship.

Actions Taken• Invitations to media and opinion leaders for publicity.• Travel and event organization by JCI Burgenland for the convenience of our guests.• Contacts were established and fostered by actively bringing people with same professions

together.• Publicity was enforced by intensive media cooperation.• Twinning as a sign and start for intensive cross-over cooperation.

ResultsSponsors and regional government were approached for financing. Positive media reactionsand positive opinion leader reactions drew the attention of politicians towards JCI and inter-national cooperation. Motivation to international networking was directed to channels withprecise valuable information from renowned experts. We are extremely happy about the greatnumber of guests and the spirit they brought with them. CONTACT 2003 brought the peopleof three nations together. This is the optimal starting point for continuous intensive coopera-tion and tearing down the borders in our heads. We are a REGION in Europe now, rather thanbeing different we share a common ground. All the marketing and public relations efforts pro-vided JCI with great publicity.

RecommendationsFind good sponsors and insure their satisfaction. For Contact 2004 our sponsors knew it would be a goodinvestment of their time and money. Get the government on your side. Get the media on your side.

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Twinning Partner Communication

National Organization: JCI Germany2004 National President: Bert CHRISTMANNLocal Organization: JCI KarlsruheAddress: Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, GermanyContact Information: Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522

wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.deDuration: June 2003 - ongoingStaff: 7Budget: EUR 7,500Who benefited? JCI Twinning PartnersSponsors: 4

ObjectiveTo create a publication and information channel for the international JCI Twinning Partners.

OverviewDeveloping a communication concept for twinning partners to make the individual participants aware of and feel theJCI spirit by improving communication using several means: the godfather principle giving the individual membersresponsibility for communication with one local each, the email list to push information to every member and the website www.jci-emt.org for publication of up-to-date information by every local organization to every other twinning part-ner and their members.The European Multi-Twinning of Horsens (Denmark), Hull (Great Britain), Karlsruhe (Germany), La Woluwe(Belgium), Lille (France), Seinäjoki (Finland) and Tilburg (Netherlands) managed to improve the international JCIspirit within their twinning by setting up several means of communications:• The godfather principle carries the partnership of the local organizations to the individual members by making

them responsible for the communication with one other local organization each;• The mailing list pushes current discussions to every member of the partnering local organizations;• The web site (www.jci-emt.org) makes sure that everybody;• Gets detailed information about the projects and activities of the other local organizations and that one can find

current contact information of individual members of the partnering chambers;Motivation to setup twinning partnerships by and with other local organizations is presented to the world-wide com-munity via the information collected on the web site. Also guidelines for how to setup a twinning program are provi-ded. The world-wide public is made aware of JCI's international flavor, its motivation and activities even within itssmallest entities, the local organization membership.

Actions Taken• Advertisement campaign for the new communication concept.• Creation of a web site with a uniform appearance including a content management.• Workshops to train each partnering local organization on usage of the content-manage-

ment-system.• Setup of the godfather principle within the chapters.• Set up of a mailing list.• Creation and publication of a guideline on how to setup a twinning.

ResultsThe concept was successfully implemented for the European Multi Twinning of Horsens (Denmark), Hull (GreatBritain), Karlsruhe (Germany), La Woluwe (Belgium), Lille (France), Seinäjoki (Finland) and Tilburg (Netherlands). Itdramatically increased the speed of information exchange. A how-to guideline for setting up a twinning was publis-hed on the internet. And, finally the cost for communication was reduced.

RecommendationsEvery twinning should be implementing the available tools: the web site with the content-management-system canbe easily adopted as well as the mailing list and the godfather principle. The communication and with that the fee-ling of belonging together as members of the JCI organization has improved communications versus only meetingonce or twice a year.

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Aqua 2003

National Organization: JCI Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy2004 National President: Henry BERTELLocal Organization: JCI VorarlbergAddress: Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Wien, AustriaContact Information: Telephone: +43 1 501 05 3737, Fax: +43 1 501 05 219

jcaustria@wko.at, www.jungewirtschaft.atDuration: 8 monthsStaff: 20Budget: EUR 22,500Who benefited? JCI - Vorarlberg and Partner Local organizations from Germany,

Switzerland and Italy

Objective• Networking.• Presentation of the Business Location Vorarlberg.• Initialize International Projects.• Improve Public Relations.• Promote the country.• Accept new challenges.• Cultivate friendships.

OverviewThe main target is to create an international Network of young entrepreneurs and junior managers. Contactsare made across borders to friendly local organizations and these contacts are deepened using the JCI-Spiritas the basis to gain new Business Partners and new Members. We were able to achieve our goals and someresults were even more than expected. Based on the JCI-Spirit we realized that cross-border barriers wereremoved. In economically difficult times and despite several warlike conflicts around the world, we managedto create positive motivations for all participants. The excellent Media Presence made it possible to enhancethe prestige of JCI Vorarlberg, furthermore, the message of JCI was transmitted to a wide public audience.

Actions Taken• Organization committee established September 19, 2002.• Regularly scheduled Meetings of the Project groups for Outdoor, Aqua-Party,

Financing, and Public Relations.• Marketing with Direct Mailings, Folders, Press as well as• Roadshows in Stuttgart, Ravensburg, Lindau, Glarus

4-day Highlight Program:• Fascination Nature• Visiting different Companies in the Area,• Establishing new Business Contacts, Team spirit and Fun,• Setting up an international student exchange program.

Results• Gain new Members and activate current Members• Media presence in Radio, TV and Press• New Sponsors• Personal Networks were extended, new Business contacts• Prejudices reassessed• Further development in Project planning and implementation

RecommendationsFor a large project like this, it is important to have project management experienceand good communications. Furthermore, it is also important to find enough spon-sors, for professional documents must be prepared. Afterwards, they must be than-ked personally with a little present. It is also recommended to build a press network.

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Pilots for Europe

National Organization: JCI Germany with eight other European National Organizations. 2004 National President: Bert CHRISTMANNAddress: Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, GermanyContact Information: Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522

wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.deDuration: November 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004.Staff: Main project team: 30 people in 9 national organizations; 3 project coordinatorsBudget: EUR 250,000Who benefited? Members in all nine national organizations, partners, young entrepreneurs

interested in EU topics.Sponsors: European Union (EUR 180,000)

ObjectiveThe project Pilots for Europe improves the understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the businesscommunity in an enlarged European Union (EU). The partners, which are national organizations of JCI, are usingtheir networks and resources to reach out to the public. Pilots for Europe focuses on small and medium enterprises,which are likely to be the most affected by the process. The first-hand experience of the partners coming from a uni-que network of entrepreneurs from the respective business communities foster greater personal and cultural under-standing as well increased knowledge of changes and requirements in an enlarged European Union.

Actions Taken• Grant application with detailed project plan presented to the EU.• Implementation project claim and logo, information material.• Webpage www.pilots-for-europe.org• Road show with events in all nine national organizations between February and June, 2004. • Local PR by all project partners.• Contact to cooperation partners.• Active participation and presence by partners in respective national events.

Results• Nine events with more than 1,000 participants in nine countries.• Informative webpage www.pilots-for-europe.org.• Improved practical cooperation between the 9 national organizations invol-

ved in first real pan-European project.• Improved contacts to European, national and local partners through events

and PR.

Recommendations• Continuation of such pan-European projects, coordinated by an

international coordination office with improved financial and con-tent preparation for the project before commencing.

• Direct contact and lobbying at international institutions to get sup-port for multinational cooperation projects within JCI.

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"Love of Messenger" Project

National Organization: JCI Korea2004 National President: Sang-yong PARKAddress: 228-2, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-ku, Seoul 133-847, KoreaContact Information: Tel. 82-2-2244-9521 Fax. 82-2-2245-5883 Duration: January - June, 2004.Staff: Kang, Sung-hee, National VP for PlanningBudget: US$ 25,000Who benefited? Children with heart diseases in Korean Compatriots' Yanbian Autonomous

District, ChinaSponsors: Ministry of Health and Welfare, Pochon Jungmun Medical School,

Bundang Cha's Hospital, Asiana Airlines

ObjectiveThis five-year national project was initiated to render humanitarian assistance to needy people who could notafford medical care. Particularly for this year, the humanitarian service is given to Korean compatriots livingin China in order to show our ongoing efforts to help ethnic Koreans.

OverviewIn collaboration with Yanbian Branch of the All China Youth Federation and the Health Office of KoreanAutonomous Government in Yanbian, a scrutinized selection process was implemented to find the right can-didates who were in desperate need of heart surgery. The Korean Consulate General offered assistance inissuing entry visas for the children into Korea, while Bundang Cha's Hospital offered free hospitalization andsurgeries.

Actions TakenEarlier this year, Yanbian Hospital conducted medical examinations of the potential candidates for surgery.Later on, medical staff from Cha's Hospital confirmed the selection of patients, taking them to Korea and con-ducting surgeries. JCI Korea did not forget to give them a heart-felt welcome by taking them to various pla-ces, including theme parks, and delivering a hearty and affectionate welcome from their mother country.

ResultsTen of the 11 patients enjoyed a complete recovery from the surgery and were embraced by their parentsafter their return. The last patient, however, could not be treated due to possible serious complications.

RecommendationsLove of Messenger has been exemplary in the philanthropy offered to those who are in need of help. In par-ticular, this year's project was given to Korean compatriots, therefore expanding JCI Korea's service to aninternational level.

AccomplishmentsNot to mention thousands of ordinary Korean patients, free medical service provided to Korean compatriotsin China, which began in 2000, has already reached 55 heart patients, giving them their lives back. A suc-cessful implementation of the project has not only provided Chinese youth organizations with an arena ofexchange, but also widened the understanding of Korean compatriots. In conclusion, JCI members took aleading role in preparing for the reunification of the Korean peninsula.

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2003 Japan-Korea Futsal Festival

National Organization: Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan)2004 National President: Hirokazu KOMETANILocal Organization: JCI Ohtsu Address: 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, JAPANContact Information: Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183

secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jpDuration: -Budget: US$ 7,280Who benefited? Citizens and volunteers using JCI relationshipsSponsors: Hundai Car and Seta Tsukionawa Driving School

ObjectiveTranscending linguistic, cultural and geographic barriers, during the last 20 years, JCI Japan- Ohtsu members havebeen able to achieve spectacular results through a partnership with members of JCI Korea, Seocho. Over the years,slowly but surely, they have been able to forge deep bonds of friendship with Korean JCI members. They have con-ducted mutual exchange visits, during which they have promoted their shared causes of peace and friendship, neverdisappointing members of the other local organization. Each year, new members of JCI Japan-Ohtsu and JCI Korea-Seocho renew this tradition. In 2003, the Korea-Japan FUTSAL Festival was held to nurture friendship, not just bet-ween the members of the two local organizations, but also between the citizens of both countries.

OverviewThe Japan-Korea FUTSAL Festival on June 28, 2003Place: Biwako Arena (Shiga, Japan), Participants: 2,000 Chaired by: Shiga Prefecture FUTSAL Association

Actions TakenWe were able to obtain cooperation from the local FUTSAL Association and other sponsors. We visited Korea manytimes while planning this event. First, we had to overcome the difficulties of language, but being able to share ourJCI vision and dreams with the members who gathered to make this international event possible made it all wor-thwhile. On the final day of the event, people enjoyed typical Korean and Japanese food and learned about one ano-ther's cultures. There was an exhibition of Korean dresses and Hyundai also had an event to test drive their cars.We were also able to receive important comments from local citizens regarding internationalism. During the prepa-ration, the games and the farewell party, JCI members, local citizens, and all present became ONE and enjoyedbeautiful harmony. JCI Ohtsu was once again very proud to have this 20-year overseas relationship. We once againrealized the importance of JCI and what we can accomplish together. This event has brought our Sister ChapterRelationship to the "Next Step," promising an even brighter future. This event brought positive results to our localchapter. The Korean FUTSAL Association visited us with their players to see the venues and promised future cul-tural exchange. This visit led to the Twinning of the Shiga Prefecture FUTSAL Association and The Korean FUTSALAssociation on October 8, 2003, in Seoul, Korea. JCI Ohtsu and JCI Seocho members attended this official Twinningand cried in happiness. As planned, the second festival was held in Seoul in December 2003. The third was held inOhtsu in July 2004. The Korean competition will select a winner from 1,200 teams who will come to Japan to playin 2004. This event will be promoted as a Citizen's event.

ResultsJCI Ohtsu and JCI Seocho participated jointly in this citizens' cooperative project. JCI Ohtsu gathered 46 teams viathe Shiga Prefecture FUTSAL Association and had a tournament in Ohtsu. JCI Seocho gathered 96 teams and hada tournament in Seoul. In the official Japan-Korea FUTSAL Event, one team from Korea and two teams from Japanplayed. Throughout the games, the teams displayed their strong spirit. Japanese players were deeply affected bytheir defeat to Korea. However, all players were moved and inspired by the experience of playing in this internatio-nal environment.

RecommendationsThis event made such an impact that the FUTSAL Association of the two countries decided to sign a TwinningAgreement. JCI Japan-Ohtsu members were overwhelmed by the message of congratulations received by theMayor of Ohtsu, Mr. Yamada. This message was mentioned at the Twinning Ceremony between the FUTSALAssociations of the two countries.

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JC-East African Center (EAC)

National Organization: United States Junior Chamber2004 National President: Lon FOXLocal Organization: -Address: 7447 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa OK 74136, USAContact Information: Telephone: +1 918 584 2481, www.usjayceees.org,

directormembership@usjaycees.orgDuration: ongoingStaff: Ann Albrecht is the current JC-EAC DirectorBudget: -Who benefited? woman and children in villages throughout East AfricaSponsors: -

ObjectiveThe East African Center is a non-profit organization committed to assisting communities achieve empowermentthrough adult and child literacy programs, health education and poverty eradication programs. The EAC aims toconnect health education, general education and poverty eradication information and services to woman andchildren in villages throughout East Africa.

OverviewIt was originally the Kenya Kids AIDS Project of the Seattle Jaycees and was named a National Priority Programof the United States Junior Chamber at the JCI World Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 28, 2002.Since then, Jaycees all over the U.S. have helped the EAC thrive and grow into the organization it is today andhelped countless people in Kenya create possibilities that never would have existed before.

Actions Taken• collecting monetary donations• organizing “Takaungu Nights” with friends, family, chapter mambers• selling Vutakaka Sewing Club products• organizing chapter and annual meetings• EAC bookplates• promoting EAC across the USA• website www.eastafricancenter.org/JCEAC.htm

ResultsThe information and services offered will be organized in small, inexpensive, largely community-operatedresource centers. Offering sites that are close to the villages will increase the population’s ability to access andutilize the information and services. Each of the East African Center’s resource centers will become a permanentfixture in the community, much like a shop or a library.

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Community

Affirming the final line of the JCI Declaration of Principles, "Service to humanity isthe best work of life," members plan and carry out tens of thousands of JCI proj-ects each year in more than 9,000 communities. These projects are intended toserve the needs and improve the welfare of people who live in those communities.JCI believes that its members should be personally invested in the present andfuture wellbeing of their communities, and their actions should reflect this.

It is no wonder, then, that this section of JCI in Action is the most prolific, givenJCI's longstanding commitment to community action, and the pervasive nature ofthe problems facing humanity.

The projects celebrated in this chapter are but a small sample of the good worksthat JCI members perform on a regular basis throughout the world. You will learnof chapters providing medical care to the disadvantaged, building parks, raisingfunds for the homeless, and promoting environmental conversation. And, ofcourse, many of the projects seek to protect and nurture one of the most preciousresources - children. Some efforts are notably original, and others are impressivefor their far-reaching scope. As a whole, they represent the tremendous diversityand goodwill of JCI activities.

Jwaneng Junior Chamber Taking First Aid to the People

National Organization: JCI Botswana2004 National President: Wata MPOLOKALocal Organization: JwanengAddress: P.O.Box 40380, Gaborone Botswana, BotswanaContact Information: Telephone: +267 393 2652, Fax: +267 393 2651

jcboffice@botsnet.bwDuration: 2 1/2 daysStaff: 16Budget: US$ 5,800Who benefited? Participants, JCI, community, membersSponsors: Medrescue Botswana, Botswana Medical Aid Society,

Botswana Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Road Traffic

ObjectiveTo develop basic First aid skills and promote First aid awareness to members of the general community throughstructured training and a public fair/road show.

OverviewThe project entailed the chapter availing basic First aid training and awareness at an affordable price to peoplewho would not have access under normal circumstances. The primary effort lay in bringing the providers of thetraining and the participants together for the mutual benefit of both parties.

Training: The chapter worked with a local First Aid training company (Medrescue Botswana) to provide first aidtraining to members of the community at an affordable price. The local business community, government depart-ments, local council authorities and other youth organizations were invited to appoint people to receive such train-ing. Training was conducted over two days and was limited to a maximum of 50 participants. Upon successfulcompletion of the training, participants were awarded certificates which are valid for three years at a ceremonialdinner attended by sponsor representatives, the minister of health and key members of the Jwaneng community.

Public fair/road show: This is an opportunity for the chapter to extend the project to the wider community and pro-mote first-aid awareness. Newly qualified "First-Aiders" showcase their skills with the help of the training companyat this fair. There are quizzes and competitions and prizes will be awarded to members of the public. It is also anopportunity for the sponsors to market their products and services to the community. Furthermore, the Minister ofHealth has been asked to deliver a message at the road show. The chapter will raise funds through the sale offirst aid kits at this event. The local press and national television will provide coverage of the whole project.

Actions Taken•Project planning•Needs analysis•Communication with stakeholders

ResultsWe have members of the community who have been equipped with basic skills to be prepared for an emergency.The participants will hopefully impart that knowledge and skill acquired through this training to their families, fri-ends and colleagues over the three years in which the certificates will be valid. The members are also in a posi-tion to give direction to others in an emergency if they happen to be the only ones with the knowledge. A secondarybenefit is the positive publicity and marketing of JCI and the sponsors for their involvement in community deve-lopment in Botswana.

RecommendationsThat the project be expanded nationally to benefit the entire country so that JCI Botswana will have contributed tothe country's national vision 2016 - "To Have a Safe and Secure Nation."

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Empowerment Training for Disabled

National Organization: Jeune Chambre Econ.de Maurice (JCI Maurice)2004 National President: Eric NG PING CHEUNLocal Organization: -Address: 5, Dr. Joomye Street, Port-Louis, MAURICEContact Information: Telephone: 230 454 10 41, Fax: 230 24 21 330

c.shim@uom.ac.muDuration: 6 MonthsStaff: 7Budget: Rs 6,600Who benefited? Handicapped ArtisansSponsors: National Productivity and Competitiveness Council, Ministry of Social Security

ObjectiveThe objectives of the "Empowering Handicapped Artisans" project were to:• ensure the proper marketing of the products;• enhance awareness on the shop and its products;• provide training to the artisans and to the shop administrator to ensure the good management and marketing of

the shop and its products.

OverviewThe "Empowering Handicapped Artisans" project started in September 2003 and ended in February 2004. It is thesecond phase of the project "Empowerment Marketing for Disabled" which was initiated in 2002 by Jeune ChambreEconomique de Port Louis (JCEPL) and which had involved the development of a branding and marketing strategyfor handicapped artisans who sell their products in shops located in Port Louis and which benefit from a subsidyfrom the Ministry of Social Security.

Actions TakenAfter consideration of several options, the project team opted for running a trainingprogram at the intention of disabled artisans.

The number of participants in the two courses was 47. They come from variousassociations regrouping handicapped persons and craftspersons using the'Empowerment Shop' in Port Louis as a sales outlet. The products are wide ran-ging in nature and include rattan, wooden, glass products.

ResultsThe project outcome was the delivery of two half-day training sessions on 7th and14th of February covering four different topics: "Communication and PresentationSkills - Couma van to Produit (How to sell your Product)," "Organization andManagement." "Productivité pou tou dimoun (productivity for everyone)" and "MindMapping." Creole, the local native language was used to facilitate communicationand understanding.

RecommendationsThe project, besides achieving its primary objectives has resulted in several benefits for the community, our orga-nization JCEPL and our membership.

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The Promothion Program of Developing Human Resources

National Organization: Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan)2004 National President: Hirokazu KOMETANILocal Organization: JCI YokohamaAddress: 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, JapanContact Information: Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183

secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jpDuration: 2003.1.10-2003.9.30Staff: 18Budget: US$ 13,636,363Who benefited? Citizens of YokohamaSponsors: -

ObjectiveTo cooperate with the NPO and citizens organization, offering subsidies and supporting their activitiesTo become actively involved in projects to increase services to the children in Yokohama City. Through theseactivities, we seek to further develop community facilities.

OverviewApplication term 2003, 2-3Seeking meeting 2003, 4Assistance and subsidizing 2003, 5, 10Reporting at the monthly meeting 2003, 5, 10

This is the second subsidized project over a span of 5 years from 2002 to2006. We offered subsidies and support to 4 organizations that were involvedin providing activities for encouraging children in the area.

Actions TakenFor public relations purposes, we have inserted an advertisement in our local newspaper and our website. Thechairman, vice chairman and JCI advisers held two preliminary selection meetings. The points on the first mee-ting we evaluated were;• Their projects have novelty and identify with JCI goals. • They play a great role in community.• They will continue to collaborate with JCI Yokohama.

On the second selection meeting, we interviewed each representative and they explained their projects moreclearly. To meet JCI's fiscal year, we made the decision process as brief as possible.

ResultsAfter completing our strict and fair judgment on the 17 applications, we chose 4 organizations and offered subsi-dies to them in the amount of 1.14 million yen.1. Yokohama Child line: Guide children over the telephone.2. Non-profit organization: Train and mentor the student volunteer.3. Non-profit organization: Seek an interesting scientific exploration.4. Open house for children: Hold workshops in the local neighborhoods for children.

At the monthly meeting in October, we announced the four organizations that were chosen. We also reported thatwe were impressed to find continuing projects in the community.

RecommendationsFour organizations with proven records of providing activities for children were selected and subsidies were offe-red to them.

Through the JCI initiative to enhance community development, there are now many NPO and citizen's organiza-tions involved in the community. Through subsidized organizations, we further community development by helpingyoungsters who will one day become outstanding citizens in the city of Yokohama.

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Youth Activities

National Organization: JCI India2004 National President: Rajesh CHANDAKAddress: Ami Kalash, Ami Complex, 2nd Floor, Borivali, Maharashtra 4000 103, INDIAContact Information: Telephone: 91 22 891 2354/3355, Fax: 91 22 891 0807

ijcns@vsnl.com, www.indianjaycees.ortDuration: January 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004.Staff: Committee MBudget: US$ 45,000Who benefited? We extended an opportunity to the younger generation to take part in JCI activi

ties and training at the Local, Zone, and National levels. Sponsors: Various Agencies

Objective• The basic objective is to train young people in various aspects of leadership which will prepare them to be better

individuals who can serve the community in a responsible manner and further shape their future.• To develop themselves as better citizens and make them responsible by conducting and participating in training

programs such as KUMAR and JASMINE.• To organize youth welfare activities through Junior Jaycee (Youth) wing for the betterment of students and pro-

vide financial help.• To conduct the "Leadership 21st Century" training program for students of Schools and Colleges.

OverviewThe members wanted to contribute to the schools and colleges in which the character of the nation is molded. Although the minimum age requirement for JCI membership is 18 years of age, opportunities for students betweenthe ages of 14 - 22 is provided under the youth wing called "Junior Jaycee." Jaycees had made a conscious effortto organize these programs through their Junior Jaycee Wings to those who are below the age of being a Jaycee.This ensured that these young members would join the parent organization in the future. At present 390 local orga-nizations have youth wings working together towards a set of significant goals.

Actions TakenEvery local organization which is affiliated to JCI - India and which has a minimum standing of one year shall be eli-gible to form a Junior Jaycee Youth wing as a part of its program of youth activities. This project organized "KUMAR"at two centers and 180 youths participated in it. Furthermore, the youth wings organized many training programs togroom and shape themselves. "JASMINE" was organized and 112 participated. Local organizations have organizedFancy Dress, Painting, Sports, and Quiz Competitions. The Leadership 21st Century Training Manual was publis-hed for use as a guideline.

ResultsMembership was opened to any youth in the age group of 14 - 22. 3,750 youths are now members of this JuniorJaycee Youth Wing. Promotional circulars were distributed by the National Director of Youth Wing and resulted inthe formation of more than 150 active Junior Jaycee Wings.

Participation by its members in all Zone and National Events is worth applauding. 150 Junior Jaycees became themembers of chapters. Overall 10,000 youths participated in these events, and 190 students were given scholars-hips. 1,450 Training Programs were conducted and 423,000 youths benefited from them.

RecommendationsThe younger generation of today is facing multiple challenges. If every local chapter of JCI starts a Junior JayceeYouth Wing in their chapter, they can impart leadership training to the younger generation and thereby motivatethem to become a person of good character who will serve the parent organization in the future.

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APCC 2003

National Organization: JCI Hong Kong 2004 National President: Frank PAKLocal Organization: JCI City Address: 21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24, Connaught Road West,

Sheung Wan Hong Kong, HongkongContact Information: Telephone: 852 2543 8913, Fax: 852 2543 6271, info@jcihk.org, www.jcihk.orgDuration: November 2002, through October 2003.Staff: 10Budget: US$ 6,800Who benefited? Students, teachers, Parents, JCI members, Sponsors, JCIHK, tourist, Judges,

Coaches, SARS Patient, PublicSponsors: 10 company sponsors + 15 parents sponsors

ObjectiveEncourage the children to express love and care towards the world.

Overview100 children were first selected from over 300 nominations among 800 participating Primary Schools. Even underthe outbreak of SARS, the 100 children participated in a schedule of volunteer services and performances thatwere aimed to encourage the Hong Kong people to fight SARS, and help to rebuild Hong Kong economics andthe tourism industry after SARS. In April 2003, the 100 children participated in the Training Camp, which was heldwith an Opening Ceremony and a Press Conference. The Training Program was well designed and prepared byJCI Coaches. Twenty children were selected and interviewed by an independent judging panel in May 2003. Theeight most outstanding children were selected and appointed to represent Hong Kong at the InternationalChildren's Conference which may be held, as the "15th Asia Pacific Children Convention" (APCC) in Fukuoka,Japan.

Actions Taken• Invitations were sent to over 800 primary schools to invite children to join the project.• A well-designed training program was implemented by JCI coaches to develop children's multiple intelligences

and to encourage the children to love and care for others.• In the training camp, the 100 selected children committed themselves to the training program.• Assessment by JCI coaches took place in the training camp.• selection and interviews were held by a panel of judges.• Eight Junior Ambassadors were selected to represent Hong Kong to participate in the 15th APCC in Fukuoka,

Japan.• A list of volunteer services was arranged, cooperating with Hong Kong Tourism Board for wishing lantern for

Hong Kong and a "Heart to Heart Fund Raising Campaign" for the Community Chest.

ResultsThe outbreak of SARS did not affect the proceedings of the program. More then 300 nominations were receivedwhich resulted in the selection of 100 children to participate in the project. • The training program was designed and implemented by JCI Coaches. This program improves the children's

self-confidence, presentation skills and leadership skills to provide positive influence and example to others.• A series of volunteer services and performances were aimed at encouraging the Hong Kong people to fight

SARS and rebuild Hong Kong economics and tourism.• The volunteer services were prepared so as to enhance the children's sense of civic recognition of national iden-

tity, etc.• JCI image was promoted in over 600 Hong Kong primary schools.• JCI coaches gained practical coaching experience.• Committee members were trained.

Recommendations• This project should be continued next year with more volunteer services.• The level of participation should be maintained.• Enhanced promotion should be available in order to bring this positive message to the public.• Relationships between the sponsors and JCI should be maintained.

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Volunteer Kids Academy

National Organization: Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan)2004 National President: Hirokazu KOMETANILocal Organization: JCI NagoyaAddress: 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, JAPANContact Information: Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183

secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jpDuration: June 27, 2003; July 2, 4, and 9, 2003; and August 23, 2003.Staff: Mitsuo KumadaBudget: US$ 8,182Who benefited? Academy participant and their parents, elementary school teachers.Sponsors: Nagoya City Board of Education, Nagoya city Rokugou-Kita Elementary School

ObjectiveThe aim of the project is to educate those people who; park vehicles in parking spaces for the handicapped only togo shopping; who park their bicycles on the Braille block for the vision handicapped without consideration; who lookfor suicidal and disturbed persons via the Internet and intentionally cause further harm to them, and disturbed child-ren who may kill other children. This Volunteer Kids Academy was held for the purpose of recognizing the conditionof people who live with disabilities and in disadvantaged environments, and foster respect and consideration forthose less fortunate. The project goal is to create a more kindhearted society.

OverviewThe fifth grade children of the Nagoya City Rokugou-Kita Elementary School attended a volunteer's lecture andlearned to appreciate the difficulty of living with a physical disability through first-hand experience. Then, we hadchildren experience the lives of vision impaired and physically limited persons. Subsequently the project providedsupport to the friends of the same generation who work very hard to realize their dreams while living with incurableconditions.

Actions TakenAdults must change to reform a society which has lost touch with the fundamental premisethat we as a people must have consideration for one another. However, it takes too muchtime and energy to re-educate adults who have forgotten the importance of "symbiosis," so,we decided to teach the next generation - our school children. Through these children weplanned to change adults would see the children as role models.

ResultsIn advance of the project, a questionnaire about "becoming a volunteer" was circulated tothe participating children. We were all initially shocked at the lack of empathy expressed bythe children whose answers ranged from "I am not interested" to "I can't relate to this pro-gram." However, after attending this academy for five days, the children expressed feelingsof happiness and gratitude for their own good. After reading the children's essays followingthe five-day academy, we felt that the purpose of the academy had been achieved.

RecommendationsIn the present Japanese society, personal relationships are becoming increasingly more limi-ted due to the "nuclear family" and loss of neighborhood communities. Many children andadults claim they don't relate to other people. Another growing phenomenon is the relati-onships between couples who say they cannot place themselves in the position of their part-ners. This project provided an opportunity for a group of youngsters to envision a society thatvalues kindness, civility, and the "importance of life and consideration for others."

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Jugueton 2003 (Toy-Athon 2003)

National Organization: N. A. of JCI Honduras2004 National President: Walter FAJARDOLocal Organization: ComayaguaAddress: Colonia Moderna, 2Calle, 22 Avenida N.o. 2, San Pedro Sula Cortes, HondurasContact Information: Telephone: +504 550 0953, Fax: +504 550 0953

secretaria@jcisps.org, www.jcihonduras.orgDuration: December 8 - 27, 2003Staff: 20Budget: 2,838 Honduran LempirasWho benefited? Children of the marginal urban communities of the city of Comayagua.Sponsors: Office of the Mayor of Comayagua

ObjectiveCollect new toys or used toys in good condition to give to poor children in the communities on the periphery of thecity, for the Christmas holidays.

OverviewTOY-ATHON is a Toy Collection Marathon. Beginning two weeks prior to theevent, toys were collected at the city's central plaza, ending with a marathonin the same plaza. Some of the city's arts and cultural groups helped toenliven the event and accompanied a Junior Brigade through the streets ofthe city through residential and commercial areas with highly successfulresults.

Actions Taken• Gained the help of the mayor's office with publicity' statistical and logistical data.• Placement of advertising spots.• Utilized the city's media for advertising space, including them as sponsors.• Sent notes to institutions, companies, commercial establishments, political leaders and individuals of influence,

in order to invite them to take part in the activity.• Prior collection of toys and promotion of JCI at the City Fair held December 5 - 14.• Collection of toys at the Central Plaza, December 8 - 19.• Grand collection marathon at the Central Plaza on Saturday, December 20.• Selection of the beneficiary population.• Joint analysis with the municipal government on how to deliver the toys to each community.• Visit to the beneficiary locations, to contact the community leaders.• Delivery of the toys to the communities on Saturday, December 27.

ResultsBy the end of the collection marathon, a total of 750 packages of pre-classified toys hadbeen collected and a final donation of 250 toys was received from one of the media out-lets. A total of 11 communities were benefited: 9 marginal urban communities and 2 ruralcommunities, putting smiles on the faces of over 900 children.

Recommendations• Contact sponsors earlier, to give them more advance notice.• Have a longer publicity campaign, using more media outlets.• Place collection centers in different places around the city.

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Creating Positive Changes with Working Children

National Organization: JCI Bolivia2004 National President: Luisa Fernanda GONZALES MALDONADOLocal Organization: Femenino CochabambaAddress: Plaza 14 de Septiembre, Acera Oeste N 238, Primer Piso, Oficina 1,

Cochabamba, BOLIVIAContact Information: Fax: +591 4 423 56 56, cjbsgn@supernet.com.boDuration: Saturday, November 15, 2003Staff: 64 individualsBudget: US$ 817Who benefited? 100 working children at the Cochabamba General CemeterySponsors: 8

ObjectivePreventive health measure for children, through immunizations, administration of Vitamin A, anti-parasitics and firsttetanus shots, medical follow-up with medical cards from last year, preparation of a file for each child. Educationaland public awareness talks.

OverviewThis is the fourth consecutive year that this project has been carried out. The preparation for the 2003 project beganby implementing the first phase, which includes a four-month medical check-up for the working children. It includedgathering and recording data.

Actions Taken• Presented the project to the interns in Family Medicine at the Universidad Mayor de San Simón.• Obtained supplies and vaccines through the Cochabamba Departmental Health Service (SEDES) and the

Southern District Network.• Presented the project to the Elizabeth Seton School of Nursing at the Universidad Católica• Gained different sponsors for execution of the project.• Puppet theater with educational talks for the children.• Drawing contest.• Immunization.• Presented prizes to the children.

ResultsThe information that the nurses and interns gathered using the data cards was tabulated and yielded the followingresults:• The rate of follow-up on children attended in 2002 was 22%. A total of 69 children from the 2002 campaign did

not receive follow-up.• This year, 89 new children entered the program.• The majority of the children working at the cemetery are male.• The largest group of children working at the cemetery are between nine (9) and twelve (12) years old.• Arrangements were begun for agreements to be signed to provide medical, dental and psychological care for

these children.• Files were assembled based on the clinical histories and data obtained from prior years.• Medical review has helped determine the specific needs for treatment and control.• Educational talks were given on dental and personal hygiene and on the benefits of the Mother-Child Universal

Insurance (Seguro Universal Materno Infantil) and its coverage. The information provided also stressed the impor-tance of receiving all the booster shots for definitive protection against tetanus (a total of five shots should bereceived).

RecommendationsThis program should continue working in coordination with interns and nurses, to obtain the supplies (tonguedepressors, small flashlights or auscultation lights, etc.) and medicines (antibiotics, analgesics, antihistamines, etc.)needed for routine check-ups and specific treatments. Because several institutions have already made verbal com-mitments to help implement this program in 2004, we recommend that it be included in the plan of action as a long-term program and that it be shared with other, local and national organizations. We also recommend that our sisterlocal chapter in Venezuela implement this program.

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Youth in Action

National Organization: JCI Colombia2004 National President: Camilo Alberto CORREA FIGUEROALocal Organization: JCI BogotaAddress: Calle 46 No. 19-23, Bogota D.C., ColombiaContact Information: Telephone: +57 1 320 26 23, Fax: +57 1 320 26 23

sedenacional@jcicolombia.orgDuration: January 2003Staff: 20Budget: US$ 575,831Who benefited? Young people within the system of beneficiaries with basic needs unmetSponsors: Office of the President of the Republic and Colsubsidio

Objective• Improve the potential for unemployed young people entering the job market and society, through training cour-

ses in semi-skilled trades and internships with companies• Develop the technical and social skills that young people need for working at a trade.• Generate the processes that improve basic social and interaction skills, to improve their employability• Develop the supply of private job training pertinent to job market demand.• Connect young people with fewer opportunities to training institutions and the job market.

OverviewJCI Bogota arranged the strategic alliance between the Colsubsidio family benefits fund and our national organi-zation, for the purpose of establishing a legal entity called the Colsubsidio-JCI Colombia Temporary Union (UniónTemporal Colsubsidio-Cámara Junior de Colombia). Its purpose is to invite proposals and implement job trainingcourses in 5 trades and a total of 5 contracts were awarded, to benefit 840 young people. The courses are sixhours long per day, in two phases of 60 business days each, for a total of 840 hours of job training.

Activities were implemented to invite, select and register the young people to be benefited by the program and thefollowing openings were filled: 140 - office and filing assistant, 210 - warehouse assistant, 210 - pre-school aide,140 - courier and customer service, 140 - assistant in event organization and logistics.

During the training courses, the students receive identification badges and receive such benefits as transportationfare and meal subsidies for daily attendance, accident insurance coverage and study certificates. The programwas scheduled to take place over a period of seven months.

Actions Taken• Participated in the public tender to obtain the resources required for developing the program, by preparing the

technical proposal (job training) and economic proposal for each one of the courses.• Designed the work plan within the Life Project component, with such topics as: leadership, human talent, and

conflict resolution. (The program was developed from the perspective of corporate philosophy.)• Made the necessary contacts to guarantee that the trainees could do practical internships in legally established

companies.

ResultsBeneficiaries are more responsible towards themselves and in their actions. This is reflected inthe fact that 91% of the beneficiaries completed the entire training process and 40% of the youngpeople obtained employment. Young people take charge of their personal processes and projecta positive image. This is evident in the design of their life projects with short, medium and long-term goals. Important strategic alliances established to support the different activities and eventsof JCI Bogota, through the relations created with the companies supporting the program. Themembers of the Organization have the ideal conditions to develop the different fields of oppor-tunities the Organization offers.

RecommendationsIntroduce JCI to the sphere of government and private business, for implementing similar programs that give JCIgreater local and national recognition. Achieve strategic alliances with other institutions, to ensure the funds forcontinuing social benefit programs such as Youth in Action.

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Second annual debate tournament in high schools

National Organization: JCI Turkey2004 National President: Hakan KORKMAZLocal Organization: JCI BursaAddress: Korkmaz Mobilya San.Tic.Ltd.Sti. Asarcikli CD No. 104, Eskisehir, TurkeyContact Information: Telephone: +90 532 2931 396, Fax: +90 222 231 39 87

sumer.tomek@te-ta.com, www.jcturkey.orgDuration: 1 day - May 8, 2004Staff: 15Budget: US$ 2,700Who benefited? High school studentsSponsors: -

Objective• To contribute to the improvement of the debating and public speaking skills of high school students in Bursa.• To provide an opportunity to high school students to increase their self confidence and to improve self expres-

sion skills.• To point out to the educators and the public that debating and self-expression is as important as knowledge in

the personal development of the youth.• In a country like Turkey where educational opportunities are not evenly offered, we aimed to gather both private

and public school students in a fair educational competition.• Plan to have this tournament every year. This year is the second time we organized.

OverviewThe debating tournament encouraged youth to show their abilities. Moreover, educators and parents observedareas to improve and work on with their students.

Actions Taken• Date, place, time table and the list of things to do were decided. The team was formed and the duties of the

members distributed. The format of the tournament and the list of schools participating were formed. At the endof this action, the number of schools participating in the project was doubled.

• The budget was finalized and sponsors were found.• Each school was visited and thoroughly informed by the responsible contact person.• The jury was formed.• The city governor and the local media were invited.• Certificates, awards and gifts were given to the participants at the end of the tournament.

Results• The youth learned to defend arguments in a logically structured way in order to persuade the audience despite

time pressures, stage fright and unpredictable events.• Youth from different socio-economic backgrounds had the opportunity to exchange ideas, share viewpoints and

learn from each other.• The winner was Bursa Anadolu Lisesi. The Second Award has gone to Ali Osman Sönmez Fen Lisesi, The Third

Award has gone to Milli Piyango Anadolu Lisesi,and the Fourth Award has gone to Yýldýrým Ticaret ve AnadoluÝletiþim Meslek Lisesi. The top debater is Adil Iþýk from Ali Osman Sönmez Fen Lisesi.

• All the schools were given Certificates, Plates and Gifts.• By organizing such an event involving students, parents, teachers, local media and the governors, we created

awareness for JCI's objectives and activities.• This year the tournament is finding its own identity and public relations value.• The project increased JCI Bursa members' motivation and participation in general.

RecommendationsWe will be having this tournament every year as JCI Bursa from now on. We not only plan to increase the num-ber of participating schools, but we also would like to encourage other local chapters to have the same project intheir own cities. Perhaps in the long run this debating tournament among high school students can become anational project of JCI Turkey. Such a national debating tournament can have a tremendous impact on the edu-cation of the high school students. It would also increase the recognition of JCI in Turkey and increase our mem-bership.

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Young Elector Citizen

National Organization: Jeune Chambre Econ. Francaise (JCI France)2004 National President: Marie-Hélène OUDINLocal Organization: Antibes Sophia AntipolisAddress: 9-11 Rue Alasseur, Paris 75015, FranceContact Information: Telephone: 33-1-53-58-52-50, jcef@jcef.asso.fr

http://www.jcef.asso.frDuration: 3 months (January-March 2004)Staff: 8Budget: EUR 200Who benefited? The French citizens and young French peopleSponsors: Novotel Sophia;Tomorrow Incentives

ObjectiveTo promote voting participation for the Provence Alpes Cote d Azur (PACA) regional elections, the European elec-tions and the 'consulaires' elections. This action was decided in reaction to a very low participation lasting the April2002 French elections which was reflected an alarming disinterest and all it's implications by voters, particularlyamong the youngsters.

OverviewThe two local organizations, Antibes Sophia Antipolis and Pays Niçois have created and edited a CitizenshipCharter. Each Member, candidate and senator who signed this charter made the following commitment:• To participate and vote in the regional and European elections• To promote voting by convincing at least one person of his/her circle, who had not primarily planned, to vote to do so.• To communicate and inform on the details of this charter in order to cause, in addition to members, candidates and

senators, as well as the general public, to consider their civic duty and express their opinion by voting.• This Charter has then been adopted and signed by the 18 local organizations of the PACA region.

Actions Taken• Analysis of the possible actions to attain the objective, which was to promote voting while taking into conside-

ration that the effort should be devoid of any political position or color;• Creation of the Citizenship Charter;• Information/dissemination of the Citizenship Charter to the 18 Local Organizations which belong to the PACA region;• Agreement on a common D-Day for the local organizations of the Alpes Maritimes (county level);• Agreement on common D-days in the other regional (PACA) local organizations either at local or at council levels.• A communication strategy and press communication document is shared between the 18 regional local organizations;• Printing of the Citizenship Charter (Large format, 4 x 3 meters) and signature in the Alpes Maritimes on the 13th

of March at the hotel Novotel Sophia Antipolis, Sponsor for this event;• On the regional election days (13th and 28th of March) each member, candidate and senator continues to pro-

mote voting by taking along one or two persons to the voting offices. Various press articles support the actionat local and regional levels.

ResultsThe Citizenship Charter was signed by members, postulants and senators from the localorganizations which formed the Alpes Maritimes (six local organizations in total) on a D-Day(March 13th), one week prior to the regional elections. The media, including one local TV sta-tion, were present to cover this event and various newspapers have been published during thedays following D-day. On the election days (March 21st and 28th) these members, postulantsand senators have followed their respective engagement by voting as well as taking along oneperson to the voting offices. This action has been adopted by the 18 Local Organizations whichconstitute the PACA region. Each local organization has organized a specific event either atthe local or county level to sign the Citizenship Charter, inform the media as well as organizedebates and/or other events to support voting.

RecommendationsThis action should be promoted at the national organization level (France) to ensure a wider impact and help pro-mote freedom of expression among French citizens as well as to inspire young people to participate to theirnation's future by choosing their leaders.

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Processing Used Industrial Water

National Organization: La Jeune Chambre Economique de Tunisie (JCI Tunisia)2004 National President: Kamel BRIGUILocal Organization: ZarzounaAddress: -Contact Information: jcetsecgen@voila.fr, www.jcet.org.tnDuration: 1 dayStaff: CommissionBudget: 3,000 Tunisian DinarsWho benefited? Manufacturers - Environment Protection OperatorsSponsors: Tunisian Company of Refining Industry (STIR) + FUBA Tunisia

ObjectiveInform participants; promote awareness and responsibility towards environmental problems due to the BizerteLake contamination with industrial hydrogenous waste, and the economic and consequences of environmentalcontamination.

OverviewLake Bizerte spreads over 15,000 hectares and extends to the Mediterranean Sea through a 10-km, 12-meterdeep canal. It forms an enclosed ecosystem subsequent to the building of a dam on the river linking it to IchkeulLake (a Cultural and Natural World Heritage).

Having assessed this situation of environmental stress, our Local Organization felt compelled to organize a sem-inar called "Processing Used Industrial Water." For this seminar, we invited regional manufacturers, environmen-tal protection operators, and environmental experts to discuss the issue.In fact, this action is part of a program that began two years ago to improve the quality of the industry in cooper-ation with the Tunisian Company of Refining Industries (STIR).

Actions Taken• The Commission work started in September, 2003, and held 20 meetings.• Meetings with sponsors were held.• Meetings with manufacturers, environmental protection operators and environmental organizations were also

held.• A seminar program was established.• Invitations were sent to local authorities, manufacturers, researchers, local organizations, JCI Tunisia and local

JCI organizations, boards and media.• An interview was conducted with the "Canal Jeune" radio station• A summary was written of the presentations during the seminar• Posters, banners and advertising were set up.• More than 120 participants were received and registered.• The seminar was conducted on February 19, 2004.

Results• Dissemination of Information and creation of public awareness.• Invitation to the manufacturers to invest in environmental protection in accordance with ISO14000 international

standards.• Identification of collaboration points between manufacturers and environmental protection operators.• Promotion of the image of our local JCI organization.

RecommendationsFollowing this seminar, the following recommendations were made:• Invite the industrials to establish a better collaboration between the environmental organizations and promote

investments for the ecological balance of Lake Bizerte.• Convince the manufacturers of the urgency of setting up a system to control the quality of their hydrogenous

waste.• Call the manufacturers to be part of a regional tradeshow promoting the latest techniques of used industrial

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Creating Better Leaders to Create Better Societies

National Organization: Venezuela2004 National President: Alex VILORIALocal Organization: ZuliaAddress: Av. 15-0 Urb. El Naranjal, Maracaibo Estado Zulia, VenezuelaContact Information: Telephone: 261 757 17 67, www.camarajuniordevenezuela.org,

secretario@camarajuniordevenezuela.orgDuration: From 3 to 6 monthsStaff: Mariedith Gonzalez, Argenis Angulo and Fernando BastidasBudget: US$ 5,000Who benefited? Citizens in the community, political leaders, JCI members Sponsors: Government of Zulia State, Institute of Economic Political and Social Studies,

Diario La Verdad (a newspaper), Chamber of Commerce of Maracaibo

Objective• Educate political leaders in the two largest cities on leadership and ethics.• Add ethics and transparency to the political functions of public servants and government officials.• Encourage JCI Members to envision a political career.

Overview• Selected trainers conducted training sessions on leadership, parliamentarian procedures, speaking skills and

debating for young politicians from different parties.• The main candidates for the office of Mayor of Maracaibo and San Francisco were invited to a Forum to pre-

sent their proposals and answer questions from civil society organizations, associations and groups.• In cooperation with a major newspaper, "Visible Candidates" was published to present the profiles of the candi-

dates for Mayor of Maracaibo and Governor of Zulia State, and provide citizens information about each candi-date's professional background, plan of action, current assets, and other key data.

Recommendations• To create guidelines for chapters and national organizations in other countries interested in conducting similar

projects.• To expand the training aspect of the project to create a global, multi-party, leadership and ethics academy-type

program.• To seek funds from the Inter-American Development Bank, European Union or United Nations to increase the

quality and impact of the project.

AccomplishmentsThe quality of political processes improved.

TestimonialsI never thought we could make such an important contribution to improve the political reality in our city. - Mariedith Gonzalez

This is the type of projects JCI must implement to impact the quality of life in our city. In JCI, we all know that bet-ter societies are created by better leaders. We are contributing directly to meet the demand for better leaders.- Yazmin Elejalde

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Peace And Our Future

National Organization: Peace And Our Future2004 National President: Hakan KORKMAZLocal Organization: JCI IzmirAddress: Cumhuriyet Bul. Bulvar Ishai No:109 Kat:3/302 Pasaport - Izmir - TurkeyContact Information: www.jcizmir.org.trDuration: 2 daysStaff: Seda Akman (project director), Kutlu Yildirim, Alp Limoncuoglu, Gülsah

Limoncuoglu, Kilinc Erdemir, Serkan Ozizmir, Tibet ArbakBudget: US$ 750Who benefited? Children & the community of IzmirSponsors: Saint-Gobain Weber Markem Yap? Kimyasallar? San. ve Tic. A.S.

ObjectiveThe project is aimed at attracting public attention and leaving a permanent JCI work of art emphasizing peace.

OverviewOn May 26, 2004, with the "Peace and our Future" motto in mind, primary school children painted their peacemessages on the JCI wall that was given to JCI ?zmir by the Municipality of Izmir. The children conveyed theirmessages against the ongoing wars in our world, and experienced the feeling to make a positive contribution tothe city in which they live. The project is aimed at attracting public attention and leaving a permanent JCI work ofart emphasizing peace.

Actions TakenEarly in the year, the project team contacted theMunicipality of Izmir, explaning the project and asking fora suitable spot in the city center for children to use. Themunicipality supported the project right from the begin-ning and allocated a wall to be painted, in the city center.Saint-Gobain Weber Markem agreed to offer sponsorshipfor the paints to be used, and two university students fromNinth September University, Department of Fine Artsvoluntarily assisted the children in outlining the figures.

ResultsThe children who participated in the project had a verymemorable experience.

AccomplishmentsThe project was mentioned and emphasized by the media.

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1 Km. of Smiles

National Organization: Venezuela2004 National President: Alex VILORIALocal Organization: ZuliaAddress: Av. 15-0 Urb. El Naranjal, Maracaibo Estado Zulia, VenezuelaContact Information: Telephone: 261 757 17 67, www.camarajuniordevenezuela.org,

secretario@camarajuniordevenezuela.orgDuration: Six monthsStaff: Argenis Angulo, who organized the project based on an idea from JCI Senator

Hugo MarichalesBudget: US$ 2,000Who benefited? Children with AIDS and their families, and INOCENS (an Association for

Mothers and Children with AIDS) Sponsors: Some Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local Members

Objective• Help young leaders become socially responsible by carrying out this project• Make financial contribution to children with AIDS

OverviewDuring the Children World Day, all JCI, Scouts, AIESEC, and INOCENS Members, as well as the general public,collected one kilometer of Bs. 100 (US$ 0.05) coins, connecting them on the floor to create "1 Km. of smiles."Based on the success of this project , similar projects were conducted in two other cities in Venezuela.

Actions Taken• Detect the needs in the community• Integrate the project team• Select the foundation or association to receive the donation• Together with INOCENs, define the project, budget and detailed plan of action • Sign agreements with INOCEN, Scouts and other associations to carry out the project.• Select a strategic place• Contact the media to ensure coverage • Evaluate performance and submit report

Results• National and local TV stations provided extensive coverage.• Young entrepreneurs and managers became aware of the need to help children with AIDS. • Members established partnerships with other young leadership associations.• Mothers and Children with AIDS received financial support.

Recommendations• To lengthen the line of coins by inviting companies, sponsors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and

nonprofit organizations (NPOs) to contribute in order to achieve a "Guinness-Record line of coins"• To conduct the project at the national level, in all cities with JCI chapters in Venezuela, on the same day and at

the same time, to increase media coverage• To highlight the leadership development opportunity that this projects provides to participating members

TestimonialsIt was a very exciting experience for me, as project leader, to learn by doing and achieving, while contributing toa noble cause.-- Argenis Angulo, Project Leader

JCI is an example of leadership in action that contributes to solve the problems in our community.-- Rosanna Gonzalez, Chapter President

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Individual

Although all of the Areas are oriented towards developing the potential and skillsof the individual member, the Individual Area of Opportunity devotes special atten-tion to preparing young leaders. In a rapidly changing world, those who expect tosucceed professionally and personally must be avid and continuous learners, con-stantly striving to develop their own talents, and adapting these talents to their cir-cumstances. In grooming tomorrow's leaders, JCI is cultivating responsible,versatile, skilled young adults with the knowledge and confidence needed to thrivein any arena.

This is accomplished by offering a diverse range of activities designed to enhancethe individual's potential. A wide array of training seminars, from PersonalDynamics and Effective Speaking to Team Building and Debating Skills are offeredthrough chapters worldwide. More experienced members who wish to conductseminars themselves may enroll in JCI's PRIME and EXCEL courses for aspiringand advanced trainers. JCI also offers opportunities for development at nationalconventions, Area Conferences, and World Congress, where world-class trainerslead engaging sessions on important contemporary themes.

This section presents a colorful assortment of projects that illustrate the breadth ofpossibilities within this Area of Opportunity. Some projects attempt to inform, edu-cate, or train, while others honor individual distinction or achievement. Clearly,almost all of the projects in this publication could be classified under Individual, forall of them bring benefits to the individual members involved. For the purpose ofthis publication, however, we have attempted to feature some of those projectswhich are more narrowly devoted to enhancing the potential and growth of indi-viduals.

Always Ambitious

National Organization: Jeune Chambre Economique de Tunisie (JCI Tunisia)2004 National President: : Kamel BRIGUILocal Organization: Jeune Chambre Economique de Hammamet (JCI Hammamet)Address: -Contact Information: jcetsecgen@voila.fr, www.jcet.org.tnDuration: A Continuing Education ProgramStaff: -Budget: US$ 15,000Who benefited? ALL the Hammamet Local MembersSponsors: The Local Organization's official sponsors: Group des Orangers, NationalOffice of Tourism

ObjectiveTraining of leaders to promote the organization and ensure its future.

OverviewThe Hammamet local organization has implemented an individual develop-ment strategy based on:• Benefiting from all the training courses organized at the local, regional,

national or international level.• Involving the new members by having them participate in the Local

Organization's projects.• Supporting and encouraging members to compete for national positions.

Actions Taken• Scheduling a training course agenda adapted to our members' profile.• Financing practically all the events and meetings between JCI Members.• Setting up diversified and large scale projects (fort de Jasmin, percussion festival, shiny map) so that the

members could develop their skill in all areas.

Results• The Hammamet Local Organization has a National President candidate for 2005 (Area A Executive Vice

President), a National Theme Director for 2004, an Area A Vice President in 2004, and an Award Officer inthe extended Area Board for the year 2004, all within it's membership.

• The Hammamet Local Organization has been recognized at the regional and national level (Best Area Alocal organization in 2003; Best Secretary General in Area A).

Recommendations• Set up a more effective information and communication system between members.• Encourage Local Organization members' attendance at international events for sharing experiences.

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Individual Development Training Program

National Organization: JCI Korea2004 National President: Sang-yong PARKLocal Organization: -Address: 228-2, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-ku, Seoul 133-847, KoreaContact Information: Telephone: 82-2-2244-9521, Fax: 82-2-2245-5883 Duration: Feb. 28, 2004 - Dec.11, 2004Staff: Choi, Jang-hee, VP for TrainingBudget: US$ 23,000Who benefited? JCI Korea membersSponsors: JCI Korea

Objective• Supporting JCI members who will be the future leaders of Korea, KJCI Training Institute developed new and cur-

rent member's individual ability and leadership skills through a well-built step by step training program.• JCI Training School(1st Step) for new members is designed to enhance JCI's high spirit and identity as well as to

present an overall review of JCI knowledge o JCI Training Institute helps current members to build potential abi-lity, becoming the elected leaders of each chapter.

OverviewThe program provides JCI members with a valuable opportunity to develop individual abilities, simultaneouslyenhancing JCI members' pride.

Actions Taken• Members of JCI Korea are mandated to take this two-step training, from which they build self-confidence to

become future leaders.• The training program Korea JCI conducts has given members a chance to understand their role, duty and what

JCI are is about. This is conducted on the principle of learning by doing.• It is important to know that each trainee is responsible for his or her own development.

As an example, the general election held on April 13th, 2000, greeted 27 current and senior members of Korea JCIas newly elected National Assemblymen. This indicated that the leadership skills they had learned from JCI certainlycontributed to the success.

Results• Thanks to strong systematic training, Korea JCI members now build self-confidence, and have greater pride in

their membership.• The JCI Korea training program has become one of the most important strengths that helped JCI Korea become

what it is now.• The Strong nurturing system that it furnishes members has in fact rewarded JCI Korea with numerous internatio-

nal awards at the area conferences and world congresses.

RecommendationsMembership of JCI Korea is mainly comprised of male members more than over 90%. Most of them are married,therefore, it becomes important to get their spouses involved so that JCI members could do what JCI requires themto do smoothly. As a result of that, KJCI Spouses' Club was formed. In addition, JCI Korea operates Youth JCI invarious universities and even high schools by sponsoring operational funding. This assists JCI's efforts to attract theyouth as future prospective members. This came out of the need arisen from the strong training program JCI Koreaconducts. Building strong membership quality and base through strong and effective training is what JCI Korea isstriving for.

AccomplishmentsIndividual leadership development training has rendered support to members, not only through the effective lear-ning from the training, but also through the network and fellowship. Fellowship and ideas they get during the oppor-tunity have benefited both members and chapters, as they are able to collaborate, even after they come back fromtraining to assume leadership roles in their own chapters. Membership quality has been greatly improved due to theprogram as well. It is because quality members come from quality training. These are just a few of the benefitsobtained from JCI Korea's strong membership training.

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Chapter Development Program

National Organization: JCI Australia2004 National President: Magdalini GEORGOPOULOSLocal Organization: Antibes Sophia AntipolisAddress: 36 Sackville Street, Montmorency Victoria 3094, AustraliaContact Information: Telephone: +61 3 9439 0741, Fax: +61 3 9431 6295

harri@gravity.net.au, www.jcaustralia.orgDuration: 12 months and ongoingStaff: 50 plusBudget: US$ 61,650Who benefited? The members of JCI Australia and the community as a wholeSponsors: JCI Australia

Objective• Stop membership decline.• Facilitate growth within existing Local Organizations.• Establish new Local Organizations.• Create a support system for Local Organizations.

OverviewThe Chapter Development Program is, as the objectives state, aimed at reversing the decline in membership inJCI Australia. It works both with existing Local Organizations and to establish and develop new LocalOrganizations.

It aids in the development of individuals through an increase in membership and, hence, an increase in the activ-ities and programs that the organization is able to offer to individuals. Most importantly, through increasing mem-bership, it offers new members the opportunity to develop as leaders in their communities.

Actions Taken• Appointed a local Development Officer to work for JCI Australia full time.• Sold the secretariat building and utilized a part of the funds to underwrite the project.• Used the Senate group to support and mentor new and existing Local Organizations.• Developed a marketing program that works hand in hand with revitalizing or setting up a new Local

Organization.• Endeavored to reintroduce training to the regions so that the members of the Local Organizations regain their

organizational knowledge.• Have secretariat managers working more hours in order to support programs.• Reestablish close links between the Local Organizations and State and National Boards.

Results• 30% increase in membership in Australia.• 4 New Local Organization Members Chartered.• Increase in membership in existing Local Organizations.• 19 Local Organizations launched and working towards charter.

Recommendations• That the program continue in order to support the existing Local Organizations and continue to develop new

programs.• That the program be adopted by other National Organizations around the world.• That training be conducted to allow other National Organizations knowledge of the program and how it works.

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Training Programmes for JCI & Non - JCI Members

National Organization: JCI India2004 National President: Rajesh CHANDAKLocal Organization: -Address: Ami Kalash, Ami Complex, 2nd Floor, Borivali, Maharashtra 4000 103, IndiaContact Information: Telephone: 91 22 891 2354/3355, Fax: 91 22 891 0807

ijcns@vsnl.com, www.indianjaycees.ortDuration: January 1, 2003, to March 31, 2004.Staff: CommitteeBudget: -Who benefited? The members and the communitySponsors: Various Agencies

Objective• Provide sufficient training opportunities to Local Organization members to experience the phenomena of their self

development and leadership qualities.• Import knowledge among Members and non members by providing training opportunities.• Create new waves of learning among our Youth and assist them to develop into responsible citizens. To help

young people realize the values and systems of life.• Organize corporate training which will result in increasing the membership and also the reputation of JCI.

OverviewA Training plan of action has been envisaged at the National level, With a set objective of developing personal andleadership abilities among members of our local chapters. A National Trainers Meeting was organized wherein thestrategy to implement the Training Area Plan of Action was designed. The plan recommended . programs such asNALANDA, VEDA, ABLE, NTTTS, PRIME, ZTWS, Speech Craft, Chairman and Parliamentarian (CAP), PresidentialAcademy, and Leadership 21st Century, to name a few. At the National level, coordinators were appointed for eachprogram to monitor the event and insure the desired results were obtained.

Actions Taken• Training Area Plan of Action planned and executed programs like Presidential Academy, Speech Craft,

NTTTS, ZTWS, PRIME etc.• 150 Local Chapters organized training programs for their members, such as NALANDA, VEDA, ABLE, and others.• Leadership 21st Century organized by 150 Local Organizations at the secondary school level and 275 Local

Chapters organized programs at local colleges.• 107 Chapters organized Corporate Training Programs.

ResultsTo quantify the results achieved by any organization conducting 5,768 programs, the statistics should be conside-red in view of an holistic approach. The members have benefited to a great extent in changing their outlook and per-sonality, which was evident in the evaluation performed. The activities of the organization have reached greaterheights and achieved new dimensions. In all, about 5,768 Training Programs were organized during the year givingbenefit to about 7,200 members and 120,000 non-members. Thus, the values of JCI were proclaimed.

RecommendationsThe opportunity to exchange Trainers of International repute between different National Organizations is essential.Hence, JCI should work out a Plan of Action to co-ordinate the trainers of various National Organizations and pro-vide them training opportunities with other National Organizations.

Successful training programs in various National Organizations should be promoted and should be conducted inother NOMs as well. In the National Organizations where PRIME graduates are greater in number, permission maybe granted to conduct EXCEL every year.

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Orientation

National Organization: Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan)2004 National President: Hirokazu KOMETANILocal Organization: JCI Yokohama Address: 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, JapanContact Information: Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183

secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jpDuration: January, 2003, through December, 2003.Staff: 72Budget: US$ 5,221Who benefited? JCI Yokohama and its citizens.Sponsors: JCI Yokohama

Objective• Engender talented members who will contribute to JCI in the future through monthly activities, and to let the

public know more about JCI.• Discover our city's history and JCI history during a special meeting in September.

OverviewJCI Yokohama wishes to increase membership and train the members in ways that contribute to the growth of theregional societies and future plans for city development.

Actions Taken• Members became motivated and dedicated to the Yokohama community

through membership development and training.• New members organized and participated in an international costume

parade in May and a special ceremony in September.• New members initiated a "Clean up Yokohama City" program.

Results• New members became more talented than ever before through monthly activities.• JCI Yokohama became more familiar to them, and this was a most efficient way to increase member expansion.• New members were demonstrating high levels of motivation and interaction with the public, which was apparent

at the September ceremony.

RecommendationsEvery member of JCI Yokohama should contribute to the future development of the city and regional societies andbecome outstanding leaders by promoting public interaction between the Local Organization and the public.

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LD 2003

National Organization: JCI Hong Kong2004 National President: Frank PAKLocal Organization: JCI CityAddress: 21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24, Connaught Road West,

Sheung Wan Hong Kong, HongkongContact Information: Telephone: 852 2543 8913, Fax: 852 2543 6271, info@jcihk.org, www.jcihk.orgDuration: June 12, 2003 - July 6, 2003Staff: 5Budget: US$ 3,023Who benefited? SME ExecutivesSponsors: -

Objective• Enhance the SME executives' Leadership and Management skills• Encourage continuing education in this competitive era• Learn from the experienced executives by sharing experiences with them

OverviewCity Super Training 2003 - Leadership Development for SME Executives:

Due to the effect of SARS and the continuing decline in the economy, the government of HKSAR has organizedmany activities to upgrade the competitive edge of SME in HK. To reinforce the government policy, City SuperTraining 2003 was held to upgrade the Leadership and Management skills for SME executives by using the bestmethodology in the world: NLP. The project consists of a seminar, a forum and an overnight camp. A total over 300people participated in this project. The project was very successful and promoted the image of JCI Hong Kong toall participants.

Actions Taken• City super training seminar was held on June 12, 2003.• Overnight training camp was held on July 5-6, 2003.• Leadership and Management Forum was held on July 5, 2003.

Results• Over 300 people participated in the seminar, forum and overnight camp.• Over 98% of the participants were satisfied with the program and some of them continue to participate in other

JCI activities.• The projects activities were covered by public media.• Enhanced co-operation between Government Department of Trade and Industry

RecommendationsTo continue the working relationship between JCI Hong Kong and the Trade and Industry Department as this is anexcellent way to enhance the SME executives' leadership and management quality, and it stimulates the heart ofthe Hong Kong economy, improving quality in order to bolster economic growth in the new millennium.

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Local Officer's Training Program (LOTS 2004)

National Organization: JCI Canada2004 National President: Ralph MACHONLocal Organization: -Address: 14 Bruce Farm Drive, Toronto Ontario M2H 1G3, CanadaContact Information: Telephone: +1 416 226 9756, Fax: +1 416 221 9926

administrator@canadianjrchamber.ca, www.canadianjrchamber.caDuration: Feb 1, 2003 - Jan 31, 2004Staff: -Budget: $6,000 CDNWho benefited? NOM/local organization/ Individual MembersSponsors: Staples Business Depot

ObjectiveThe CJCI LOTS Program has three main objectives:• Set the expectation of what a local Executive Board member is responsible for and to provide them with the

tools to achieve it.• Achieve a common understanding of what the local organization's responsibilities are to the CJCI and including

the administrative requirements• Provide a forum where by the National organization can set the common direction of all Local Organizations in

the CJCI in order to be inline with JCI's Mission and Vision.

OverviewThe purpose of the LOTS weekend is to provide newly elected Executive Board members with a better under-standing of all the benefits and opportunities that are available by being an active part of the JCI Canada (CJCI).Since its inception in 2002, the LOTS training weekend has evolved into a comprehensive chapter managementtraining course provided by the CJCI to all chapters across Canada. Incoming Chapter Executive Board Membersare invited to attend and expand their knowledge of JCI and develop various skills surrounding Chapter BusinessPlans (CBP), Project Business Plans (PBP) and other aspects of chapter management. This year there will be aspecial focus on Growth and Development and, as in previous years, there will be "breakout sessions" for indi-vidual executive positions to provide basic information as to the duties and responsibilities of those positions.Ideally any member who attends LOTS will start out their year feeling confident that they have a solid foundationof knowledge and skills, many of which have application both inside and outside JCI.

Most importantly the LOTS weekend is a fabulous opportunity to meet and share ideas with other chapter exec-utives in the region. As with all JCI events, we are here to have fun and improve our abilities.

Actions TakenDevelopment of a comprehensive 14 hour training course including:• Participant materials, binder and handouts• Facilitator materials• Audio/Visual Presentation• Rollout-Manual and Promotional pieces• Evaluations

ResultsThe 2004 JCI Canada LOTS course was conducted in four regions across Canada with participation by over 140newly elected local Executive Board Members. The course is also in such a format that enhancements for futureyears can be made without the extensive time that was required last year. Evaluation results were extremely posi-tive with many participants considering the weekend to be a worthwhile investment of their time, money andenergy.

RecommendationsThe LOTS program should be enhanced for 2005 to include many of therecommendations in the post-mortem.

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Best Training Program

National Organization: Ecuador Junior Chamber2004 National President: Fernando CEVALLOSLocal Organization: JCI UrdesaAddress: 18 de Septiembre 413 y Amazonas, Quito Pichincha, EcuadorContact Information: Telephone: +593 2 248 41 75, Fax: +593 2 256 43 01

fernandocevallos2004@yahoo.com, www.camarajuniordelecuador.orgDuration: From January 30, 2003, through December 31, 2003.Staff: -Budget: US$ 12,690Who benefited? Members of the local organization and the communitySponsors: -

Objective• Develop the human potential of each member of the Chapter and non-members who want to be trained.• Develop the Chapter's junior potential through training seminars.• Involve non-members so that this program can be a gateway to future members.• Train leaders with sound foundations and principles.• Prepare all the Chapter members for the great challenge of the Continental Conference.

OverviewPersonal and JCI development of all the members of the JCI Urdesa, Guayaquil, along with members of the com-munity who desire to join this training project To accomplish this purpose, this program was undertaken in 2 phases: The first semester concentrated on personaldevelopment, to lay the groundwork for the second semester, which developed the JCI aspect. The overall purposewas to prepare members for the great challenge of the 2004 Continental Conference.

Actions Taken• Prepared a training survey form to use to determine the needs of the Chapter members• Organized the different training courses and categorize them as either personal development or junior develop-

ment, based on the survey results• Contacted the respective conference speakers, based on their experience and image.• Prepared rooms and materials to be used

Results• The formation of a group of individuals with a social outlook and ideals that influenced the various activities under-

taken by the Chapter.• Training of leaders who will be characterized by sound foundations and principles, to be the pillars of the Chapter.• Incorporation of new members attracted by this ambitious training program.• Promotion of the Chapter's image as an organization that trains and produces leaders.

Recommendations• Share our experiences in the training program using it as a model for new and future training programs.• Utilize this program as a means of promoting and disseminating the Chapter's activities.

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Leader 2010

National Organization: JCI Norway2004 National President: Kjersti BERGSAKER-ASPOYAddress: A. Grimdalens Vei 6d, Sandnes Rogaland N-4317, NorwayContact Information: Telephone: +47 901 19 207, Therese Sandnes: +47 976 54 912

president@jcn.no, www.jcn.noDuration: 12 months, ongoing towards year 2010Staff: 15 in total in the project group – all LOMs represented.Budget: NOK 40,000 covered by cooperation partnersWho benefited? Political and business scene in Norway as well as JCI members.

Representatives from all LOMs are participating in the planningSponsors: Accenture, Wittusen & Jensen, Microsoft and Euro Business School.

ObjectiveThrough Leader2010 we aim to map out a scenario of future key issues in leadership. By doing so, we seek to filla gap between the top leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow, creating a common ground to share ideas.Furthermore, we ensure that our programs for individual development of our members are in accordance with thedemands to a future leader.

OverviewThrough Leader 2010, JCI Norway aims to map out a scenario of future key leadership issues. By doing so, itseeks to fill a gap between the top leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow, creating a common ground toshare ideas. Furthermore, this project will ensure that JCI Norway's individual development programs meet thedemands of future leaders. JCI Norway invites 40 representatives from the private, public and political sectors inNorway for a full-day round-table discussion. The agenda is to create a neutral forum for participants to discussfuture leadership challenges related to a topic assigned to each year:

2001: "Ethics and Leadership," 2002: "Border-Breaking Leadership," 2003: "Complexity and Leadership," 2004: "Technology and Leadership."

Actions Taken• Each year of Leader2010 and roundtable discussions is a single standing project with its own theme, partners,

budget and infrastructure.• Each year of Leader2010 aims to align with the 10 year plan, and grand scheme which has been mapped out

and creates the framework for this exciting project.

ResultsA report has been presented stating the scenario for 2010 and the steps needed to be prepared for the future.This project will benefit the political and business life of Norway. The results from the round-table discussionsbecome a tool that is also used to develop cutting-edge and future-oriented training programs for JCI members.Through Leader 2010, JCI Norway intends to really reach out and put JCI forward as an organization that inclu-des the future and young leaders in its agenda. "We create tomorrow's leaders today," JCI Norway members say.

RecommendationsJCI Norway invites more national organizations take part in the efforts to increase leadership awareness in Europein order to start a global debate on leadership values and ethics. Nine national organizations have joined so far.JCI Norway recommends that as many national organizations as possible participate in this project, under thesame profile and theme, to truly have an impact. The results of these round table conferences, when comparedacross national borders, would have outstanding results.

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Training and Development EJCC

National Organization: JCI Scotland 2004 National President: Scott JOHNSTONLocal Organization: JCI Edinburgh Address: 24 Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2BS, ScotlandContact Information: Telephone: +44 1563 572255, Fax: +44 1563 572266

info@jcscotland.org.uk, www.jcscotland.org.ukDuration: 1 yearStaff: 2Budget: -Who benefited? Local and prospective members and the community.Sponsors: The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa

ObjectiveTo offer a diverse and dynamic Training and Development program.

Overview• Raise the profile of JCI Scotland as a whole.• Offer a diverse and dynamic Training and Development program.• Events to be delivered by leading professionals in their area of expertise.• Develop a professional profile.• Maximize participation, interest and membership.• Increase JCI Scotland funds by inviting paying non members to training events.• Adhere to JCI's Mission statement.• Furnish participants with skills that can be used in their local community and other organizations.

Actions Taken• Conducted a membership questionnaire to establish training requirements.• Potential trainers were asked to submit proposals on their topic.• Interviewed potential trainers.• Comprehensive program of events advertised to members.• Feedback forms created to judge success of each session.

Results• Generated funds of £1,200.• Increased membership.• Provided funds to enable members to attend conferences and other national and international events.• No expenses incurred.• Helped promote the activities for the national and local organizations.• Raised profile of JCI Scotland in the business community.• Helped attendees with skills such as leadership, confidence and teamwork.• This ideology matched the JCI Mission by creating positive change.• This program provided a toolkit to attendees to progress their professional development (e.g. promotion, resumes

and job prospects).• Educational quizzes on the history and background of JCI Scotland and JCI.

RecommendationsAnyone planning a program like this should consult members so that it will be designed by them and for them.Future training events could include proposals by members of JCI to encourage learning by doing. The promotionof each event could be communicated to the local and national training managers. Members should be encouragedto bring colleagues. Don't be afraid to charge non-members to participate as it proves that the program has value.

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Rainbow Training Team

National Organization: JCI Turkey2004 National President: Hakan KORKMAZAddress: Cumhuriyet Bul. Bulvar Ishani No:109 Kat:3/302 Pasaport - Izmir - Turkey Contact Information: www.jcizmir.org.trDuration: 1 yearStaff: 14Budget: see belowWho benefited? JC members and societySponsors: Soktos A.S., Delphi Autumotive, AKG Gazbeton A.S.

Objective• Increase the number of well-informed and experienced trainers of JCI Izmir• Offer opportunities for our trainers to promote in their JC Training career.• Increasing the leadership qualifications and experiences of our members by offering them individual develop-

ment opportunities.• Create a systematically working team giving priority to institutionalization

OverviewWhat we had in mind before we started:

We should serve to society.We wished for a better world.We believed this can be only possible through education.We should transform these ideas into an durable project.

BudgetThough Rainbow Training Team (RTT) requests no fee for training courses, we achieved well to overcome hard-ships through finding sponsors. With the help of the income obtained from sponsors, "World Trade Strategy" train-ing kit was acquired for JCI Izmir as an inventory stock. We would like to thank to our highly esteemed trainingsponsors who had faith in us during our projects that we have carried out throughout the year.

Actions TakenRAINBOW training team idea was first put forward by Pinar Ozer, LOM VP Individual Development, in 2001 andthe team was first established. Since 2001 several meetings and trainings per year.

Results• Half of (RTT staff within JCI Izmir are 19 persons) the existing members (consisting of 38 persons) of JCI Izmir

are involved in this project and they support this project as they could find the time and means for it. • By welcoming other JCI trainers, RTT enhanced its mission in order to jointly create projects, to provide info sha-

ring and lastly provided them to give support to the projects 1995 JC Turkey President Ali Akal, 2003 JCI TurkeyIndividual Development Vice President Hakan Korkmaz, 2003 President of Denizli Lom Erson Tokur and 2003Denizli Lom Individual Development Vice President Ilhan Erdinc, Soren Ellegaard from Denmark Institute ofEducation gave trainings in the framework of RTT's training activities.

• Ahmet SerifIizgoren, author of leading best seller individual development books like "Attention Your Body isSpeaking" and "100 Kangaroos" kindly accepted RTT's invitation and attended to International Cesme Dovemeeting with us, giving a training called "System Leadership" .

AccomplishmentsReferring to its achievements realized in 2003 , Rainbow Training Team willencourage its trainers to become a national and/ or an international trainers andwill keep on acquiring new sponsors to JCI Izmir. Rainbow Training Team hastaken up the principal of sharing rather than keeping with the counterparts inhighest levels.

JCI spans the world

Originally established as a local organization in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1910, JCI officially became an interna-tional organization in Mexico City in 1944, with eight affiliated countries. Today, JCI is proud to help youngpeople achieve success around the world:

AndorraArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaBangladeshBelarusBelgiumBeninBermudaBoliviaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaBurkina FasoCamerounCanadaCatalonia (Spain)ChileColombiaCôte D'IvoireCyprusDenmarkDominican RepublicDutch CaribbeanEcuadorEl SalvadorEstoniaFijiFinlandFranceGabonGermanyGreeceGuatemalaGuineaHaitiHondurasHong Kong, ChinaHungaryIcelandIndia

IndonesiaIrelandItalyJapanJordanKenyaKoreaLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgMacau, China

MadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaliMaltaMauriceMexicoMonacoMongoliaNamibia

NepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNigerNigeriaNorwayPacificPakistanPanamáParaguayPerúPhilippinesPolandPuerto RicoRomaniaRussiaRwandaScotlandSenegalSerbia and MontenegroSingaporeSouth AfricaSri LankaSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanThailandTogoTunisieTurkeyUgandaUkraineUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaVenezuelaWest IndiesZambiaZimbabwe

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What do we do?We create better leaders to create better societies.

How do we do it?By providing the environment for young people to meet, learn andgrow.

Where do we do this?In approximately 6,000 communities in more than 100 countries.

What does JCI give you?The confidence to reach inside yourself and achieve more than youwould have thought possible as a business, social and politicalleader.

How can you get the benefits of JCI?Write to members@jci.cc, visit www.jci.cc or call 1-636-449-3100