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From August 2 -7 , the Canadian NJRs Amy and Mercedes took IJBC. We learned a lot, met a ton of new friends, and showed off how awesome JB Canada really is. Wanna know more? Read on!
NJRs at IJBC August 2nd-7th 2014
Bad-Gleichenberg, Austria
The theme was (you)th, iMove!, Diversity Each of our 21 sessions was led by some of the amazing 9 facilitators, and related to one of the three parts of the theme. At IJBC this year we concentrated on how we as Junior Branch can have an impact within CISV, within our NA’s, and within the outside world. We had amazing sessions run by super knowledgeable facilitators, and we both feel like we got a lot out of it. In our (you)th sessions, we focused on how we as young people can impact the world. In the iMove! sessions we looked at where we are going as an organization. In the Diversity sessions we honed in on the content area for the year, and even got to do the new Branch Out! Step 3.
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Fast Facts 33 countries • 102 participants • 9 facilitators • 4 IJR candidates • 21 sessions • 8 home staff • 3 Canadians •
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Sessions IJBC was filled with 21 amazing content sessions, all of which were inspiring for us as NJRs. Some of the stand out ones were: Reviewing the JB Review, Return on Investment, Chapter Connections, and Statz are Phun. What do these crazy titles mean, and what exactly were the sessions? Well we’ll tell you! Reviewing the JB Review: You probably all
We have a new IJR!
remember a few months back when we sent around the JB Review and asked you all to fill it out. Well at IJBC, two members of the JB Review Quinn (USA) and Bjorn (DEN) went over their findings. They presented the findings of the JB Review and the ideas behind it. We then discussed what factors define Junior Branch and crafted short pitches to explain why JB is important. Return on Investment: In this session we explored the uniqueness of IJB and created posters to explain how IJB stands apart from other youth-driven organizations.
At the end of IJBC, we voted in a new International Junior Representative (IJR). There were four amazing candidates: Dow (CAN), Grace (USA), Kristina (NOR), and Hana (USA). After an inspiring Q&A session, and a very nerve wracking voting period, it was announced that the current Sr NJR of JB USA, Hana Strickland is our new IJR!! She will be working alongside Anjo (GER) to ensure International Junior Branch (IJB) is moving forward and ever growing. We know she will do a fantastic job, and we can’t wait to have a fellow North American representing us. Both IJRs are super approachable and would love to hear from any of you! With the election of a new IJR means the farewell to a former one. We wish Cande (ARG) all the best, as she has made such an impact on IJB. We know she will be a fantastic addition to her next chapter in life.
IJB Projects On the second morning of IJBC, anyone who had a project they were doing within IJB was invited to give a short preview of it. Some projects we heard about were CO[LO]R[E]S, a project showing the diversity within AJB; Kaleidoscope, a joint project between JB Colombia and JB Norway that culminated in an incredible book put together by the Divers(e) team; Where’s What, an interactive resource that has links to every document and website you could ever need within IJB.
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More Sessions! Statz Are Phun: This session focused on the work of the JB Review Team. Participants sat in national delegations and answered questions about topics such as Adult/JB relations, and the definition of JB. These answers were then charted to reveal trends and correlations between elements of Junior Branch.
Content Areas With this year focusing on the content area of Diversity, many of our sessions looked at the
Chapter Connections: In this session JBs were
diversity within IJB. We also began looking into next
formed into groups of similarly sized NAs based on
year’s content area of Conflict Resolution through a
numbers of chapters. The groups discussed
few sessions, as well as some working groups have
solutions to the communication and development
begun projects surrounding it. Similar to the Branch
issues they face within their JB. They also shared
Out activities, a working group was formed in hopes
best practices, and ways their JB thrives. Cnada
to create a similar grouping of ready-to-run activities
was grouped with Brazil, Germany, and Norway.
looking into the content area. If you would like to get
We learned a lot, and were able to share a lot of
involved in this working group, let the NJRs know!
our amazing ways!
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And that was IJBC!
So what are the NJRs up to now? We are preparing for NJBM of course! NJBM is going to be in Halifax, November 8-11. We can’t wait to see many of your shining faces there. Stay tuned for more information about NJBM, as well as how you can get more involved with the National Junior Branch Executive, or as we like to call it – the Eh Team!
Want to know even more about IJBC? Check out News of the IJBC, which has all the photos, info, and recaps of sessions: https://www.facebook.com/newsoftheIJBC
Argentina – Australia – Austria – Belgium – Brazil – Canada – Colombia – Croatia – Czech Republic – Denmark – Ecuador – Egypt – Finland – France – Germany – Great Britain – Greece – Hungary – Iceland – Indonesia – Italy – Japan – Lebanon – Lithuania – Luxembourg – New Zealand – Norway – Peru – Poland – Portugal – Spain – Sweden – USA
We have one final question for you: Do you believe in life after love?