JCI Barbados Quarterly Newsletter March 2017

JCI Barbados Quarterly E–Newsletter Issue #1 March 2017 WELCOME! 2017 Presidential Message

JCI Mission To provide developmental opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

In this Issue:

It is my pleasure to introduce our first edition of our quarterly newsletter which captures all of our activities over the quarter and highlights upcoming activities for the next period. JCI Barbados is primed with an opportunity to inspire and enable young people to become active citizens and 2017 is shaping up to be a year of exponential growth for our Chapter. With a sound commitment to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development model, the 2017 Board of Directors are passionately employing our intellectual capitals to execute innovative projects, policies and strategies to create sustainable impact in Barbados. As we chart the way forward with fresh ideas and respond to national issues; I challenge you, our members, to join us in our efforts to #BuildaBetterFuture

Yours in JCI,

JCI Vision

 Presidential Message  Introduction of National and International Officers  Introduction of 2017 Board of Directors  Training Sessions #BeBetter  Projects and Campaigns  IVP Kevin Hinds’ JCI Journey  International Week of Service  JCI News and Upcoming Events

We hope you enjoy this issue’s offerings!

To be the leading global network of young active citizens.

Malika Chow 2017 President

Meet your 2017 National and International Officers

JCI 2017 President Dawn Hetzel

JCI USA

JCI 2017 Int’l Vice President Chris Curtola

JCI USA

JCI 2017 National President Kwesi DesVignes

JCI Tobago

JCI 2017 National Vice President Deondra Wishart

JCI Guyana

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Quarterly E-Newsletter

Hello, 2017 Board of Directors!

Dionne Dear Executive Vice President

I play a critical role in the development of our members by facilitating training sessions; and championing the JCI Barbados’ Debating Public Speaking Series.

Ronet Johnson Secretary General

I am responsible for the issuance of correspondence on behalf of the Board to members and maintaining the database.

Kizwauna Millar Vice President Internal Affairs

I take on the mantle of increasing our membership base and retaining valued members.

Deryka Sobers Treasurer

I play an integral role in maintaining the financial viability and integrity of the Chapter’s finances.

Janet Taylor Vice President of External Affairs and Business Development

I play a pivotal role in forming strategic alliances with our partners and innovating the way we communicate with our stakeholders locally and abroad.

Charlene Corbin Immediate Past President and Legal Counsel

I provide guidance to the incumbent President and ensure meetings are in accordance with the Constitution.

Did you know?

Felecia Dellimore Public Relations Director

I maintain JCI Barbados’ website and social media platforms; issuing newsletters and publications.

Chante Gittens Projects Director

I am primarily responsible for overseeing our Projects are successfully executed and implement under the JCI Active Citizen Framework.

Our Board of Directors are elected to office every year at our Annual General Meeting. Are you ready to lead?

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Training Sessions JCI Barbados has conducted quite a number of trainings over this past quarter.

Let’s recap of the highlights from our exciting and informative training sessions.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING This training session was conducted by Immediate Past President (IPP) & Legal Counsel Charlene Corbin. In this session, IPP Charlene opened the audience’s eyes to the type of leader they currently are and shared ways of how to become the type of leader they wish to be.

NEGOTIATION AND SCIENCE OF PERSUASION This captivating training session was conducted by Past President Erica Marshall‐ Forde and focused on the intricate art of negotiating and the science behind effective persuasive techniques. Some participants still left the room debating if the dress was blue or white! We call BLUE... don’t tell the others… 

JCI IMPACT TRAINING

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES

Presented by NVP Khaleid Holder. The Training examined the JCI Active Citizen Framework (ACF) to empower others in the community to create positive change.

Senator Wayne Cadogan delivered this training session on the Robert’s Rules of Order that governs JCI Barbados’ General Assembly meetings.

Don’t miss out on all the benefits of being a financial member. Contact Treasurer Deryka Sobers to finalize your dues payment. treasurer@jcibarbados.com.

Upcoming Events:

 Finding Balance by Restoring your Inner Chi‐ Goddard’s Training Room.  General Assembly and Induction‐ May 25, 2017, Goddard’s Training Room at 6:00pm.  General Assembly‐ June 15, 2017, Goddard’s Training Room at 6:00pm.  Public Speaking Competition June 22, 2017.  Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) launch‐ April 2017.

Call for Trainers JCI Senators are invited to submit their names to conduct training sessions for 2017. Please contact VP Kizwauna Miller vp_internal@jcibarbados.com for more information

Didn’t see a training session for you? Drop us a line, maybe we have it in the works... as they say great minds think alike.

**JCIB Hack** All Training Sessions are FREE for financial members!

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Quarterly Project Updates

LEVEL UP JCI Barbados has definitely #updeting for 2017. Our first Level Up Entrepreneurship Workshop series which was held on March 18th, 2017 started off with a bang! We thank the presenters, Mr. LeVere Went, Ms. Jameela Hollingsworth (the HR Boss) and Mrs. Denise Gooding for an excellent delivery.

Pictured above is “Read For Life” at one of our Mathfantix sessions!

Green Roots

Pictured above are the presenters, committee members and participants of the first Level Up Workshop.

Mathfanatix Oh snap, we’re almost there! Class 4 students are currently sharpening their mathematical skills in preparation for the Common Entrance Examination on May 2, 2017. We wish the 2016‐17 class all the best on their exam and success in their future endeavors. Round of applause for all those involved. See you at our closing ceremony!

The Green Machine keeps moving and we are proud to announce that Roland Edwards Primary School won first place in the Ministry of Agriculture competition for the best shade house. Kudos to Past VP External Kevin Payne! JCIB assisted with the design and configuration of the shade house while NCC provided the frame, and Heavenly Organics sponsored and provided plant pots.

Trees were also planted around the school’s garden by JCIB.

**JCIB Hack** Projects enable us to carry out our MISSION of creating POSITIVE CHANGE in our communities!

CALL FOR CHAIRPERSONS &

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Interested persons are invited to apply

for the role of Project Chairperson and

committee members for our 2017

projects. Please email Chante Gittens

projects_director@jcibarbados.com for

more information.

2017 Project List

 Level Up  Mathfanatix  Green Roots  Project ME  Colouratic

Upcoming Project Events

 Mathfanathix Closing Ceremony and Fun Day

 Project M.E Committee Meeting

nd  Level Up 2rd Workshop  Level Up 3 Workshop

Share your ideas…

What change would you like to see in your community? Share your feedback with us; Help us be better.

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International Week of Service

March 25th‐31st

Visit to Eden Lodge Nursery

As part of the outreach activities for International Week of Service, JCI Barbados, along with UWI FYE visited the Eden Lodge Nursery School on March 30, 2017, to plant a sour sop tree. JCI Barbados also made a donation of fans which were sponsored by JLT Insurance Management as well as two garbage bins sponsored by Men In Action Intercessors.

Service to humanity is indeed the BEST WORK OF life!

Pictured above is President Malika physically planting the tree with the help of the little helpers from Eden Lodge Nursery.

Pictured above are IVP Kevin Hinds, President

Malika Chow and VP Kizwauna Miller and some members of UWI FYE after donating the fans to

the Nursery.

Partnerships

One of JCI Barbados’ new membership benefits is the partnership with Kore Barbados. Get “kore fit” and maintain a healthy and even more active lifestyle.

After all, we are ACTIVE citizens!!

L‐R: VP Kizwauna Miller, IPP Charlene Corbin

and VP Janet Taylor after a Kore Fit session.

**JCIB Hack** All members obtain a membership card

which can be used to obtain discounts with

our partners!

L‐R: IVP Kevin Hinds, VP Kizwauna Miller, President Malika and IPP Charlene Corbin will the happy kids from Eden Lodge Nursery.

CAMPAIGNS

International Women’s Day

Recognized on March 8th, this day is meant to acknowledge the achievements & perseverance of women around the world. JCIB took this opportunity to highlight 8 outstanding women in our community and called on Barbados to #BeBoldForChange

International Day of Happiness

Recognized on March 20th, this day is meant to encourage people to look on the bright side of life. #SpeadtheHappy

World Cancer Day

This day is recognized on Feb 4th, which unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. Let’s do OUR part! #WeCan #ICan

World Water Day

Recognized on March 22nd, the theme this year focused on #WasteWater to raise awareness about reducing and reusing wastewater.

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JCI BARBADOS NEWS! BIRTHDAYS! JCI BARBADOS’ FIRST OFFICIAL 2017 SOCIAL JCI Barbados held its first official social on February 24, 2017 at Jack's Bar and Lounge, Worthing, Christ Church, Barbados. JCI Members and Prospective members had the opportunity to relax and unwind. Wings and fishcakes were the order of the night and some JCI members took part in playing a game a pool. All work and no play makes JCI Barbados members “dull” citizens! #PassionConnectAct

INTERNATIONAL VP JCI JOURNEY: Our International Vice President for the Americas, Kevin Hinds was elected at the 2016 JCI World Congress in Quebec City, Canada last year. IVP Kevin has responsibility for the following countries; Canada, Haiti, Honduras and USA. He visited Los Angeles with JCI USA in January to meet with local membership, community partners and government leaders, following which he worked with JCI Canada in preparing their local and national officers for a successful 2017.

 JANUARY NVP Khaleid Holder‐ January 1st JC Alian Ollivierre‐ January 7th PRO Felecia Dellimore‐ January 4th JC Renata Pinder‐ January 10th

Where to next? Stay tuned for more fun and exciting activities!!

JC Dario Brathwaite‐ January 24th  FEBRUARY PP Erica Marshall‐Forde‐ February 1st JC Shakira Eversley‐ February 6th JC Kevin Payne‐ February 13th

Did you know?

JCI Barbados inducted four new members at its General Assembly in February.

More recently in March, IVP Kevin also visited JCI Haiti, meeting with government officials and community leaders to further collaborate on key initiatives in this nation. IVP Kevin was also the lead facilitator in the Leadership Academy for JCI Haiti. Together we can all #BuildaBetterFuture.

JC Michael Mayers‐ February 25th  MARCH JC Alison Elcock‐ March 2nd SG Ronet Johnson- March 11th JC Petra Ramsay‐ March 17th

JC Jovica Headley‐ March 20th JC Briggette Brathwaite‐ March 30th

BEST WISHES BARBADOS!

FROM

JCI

From L‐R: VP Kizwauna Miller, Adriel (last name), Corey (last name), Maria Roach, Tristanne Gittens and President Malika.

Welcome new members!

Pictured above is IVP Kevin with some members of JCI Haiti.

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AREA C CONFERENCE & NATIONAL

CONVENTION

AREA C CONFERENCE OF THE AMERICAS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS AND HARD WORK OVER THE LAST QUARTER!

NATIONAL CONVENTION

The 2017 JCI Conference of the Americas will be held from May 17‐ 21, 2017 at the Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, a Premium ALL INCLUSIVE Beach Resort. Enjoy ALL you can eat and ALL you can drink whilst connecting with passionate and active citizens from other JCI Organisations. Register at www.jcipuntacana2017.com and get ready to enjoy it ALL! Jacuzzi for everyone !

We hope that you enjoyed our First Quarterly Newsletter.

See you NEXT QUARTER!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS !!! Early bird Registration is OPEN for the JCIWI 57th National Convention in Tobago from October 10‐14, 2017. Register early to free your price !!! Early bird registration ends April 30, 2017.

Come leh we #VisionwithAction

go

For more information, email us at info@jcibarbados.com or visit us at www.jcibarbados.com.

Tobago !!

Follow us on our social media networks: @jcibarbados

**JCIB Hack** JCI members have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences to take part in exciting networking and leadership activities. Become a JCI Barbados member TODAY! #ActiveCitizens #BuildaBetterFuture

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