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2020 AREA 1 CONFERENCE
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Written by:
JCI Mem. John Carlo T. Lim 2020 Area Vice President
Indeed, 2020 has been a roller coaster ride for everyone. And just like any good ride, we saved the best for last — the Area 1 40th Area Conference! It is the first virtual Area Conference which was held last November 21 and 28, 2020. Yes, it is different from the traditional conferences held in the past, but the 2-day event was filled with fun, learnings, and surprisingly; tears of joy, appreciation, and gratitude.
The conference was hosted by one of the best LOs in our Area, JCI Tarlac City, which was headed by Pres Jay Yango and Areacon Director IPP RV Vega.
It was truly an experience. I was excited and nervous about how everything will turn out. I was hoping for the event to be successful because I knew how hard each and every one had worked to put it all together amidst the situation and the long nights spent by our ASec Raffy, the brilliant ideas of our AVPs (Louis, John, Orange, and Yvette), the efficiency of AAC Kate, and the participation of the Hiraya Presidents. They truly deserve it to be a success.
As an AVP, I couldn’t wish for more. My fellow members and board officers were present, showing support for our Area, and cheering for one another. The year 2020 may have been a time of many firsts. It was a perfect time to show how our presidents and members have risen up to the challenge; and have grown by leaps and bounds, emerging to be better versions of themselves.
As a JCI member, I am confident that we will always be active and will always act for a greater cause. The UNO Awards is a testimony that amidst the numerous calamities and pandemic, JCI members will always act to make our communities better.
Our Areacon and UNO awards perfectly captured our JCI journey in 2020. It was filled with stories of how the members and presidents love one another (during the ACM), of reasons to move on (during the trainings and forums), and most importantly, of how we move forward with no one left behind.
Thank you, Area 1, for being my Ohana! Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind -Lilo & Stitch
