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Welcome from 2015 President JCI Achieve & Overcoming Obscurity National Convention Debating - Past to Present Meet a Member Pet Food Bank 100th Year Birthday Party JCI World Congress, Kanazawa, Japan Events Diary Women in Construction, Arts & Technology JCI Yorkshire JCI Yorkshire Regional Conference Pyronix

Hello there

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I was extremely shocked to learn of the sad news in Paris whilst travelling back from JCI World Congress in Japan. After spending a week at this JCI international event which was all about uniting people from all over the globe for peace and to come together to make a positive impact, it made it even more poignant to learn of the traumatic news of the recent devastating and traumatic attacks in Paris.

As we are nearing the end of the year, I am proud of all that we have achieved to ‘be the change’ in Sheffield this year and the difference we have made on our members and our local community. Our hard work was recognised by picking up several awards at the recent JCI Yorkshire Regional Awards ceremony in Rotherham, which included awards for best chamber and for our community program and of course we are all thrilled to bits that our very own Neal Stirk won the most outstanding member in the region award! A massive achievement! We are now eagerly looking forward to the JCI UK National Conference later this month where we hope to take home yet more national awards.

It was great to see so many members attend the 2016 planning drop in session by our Deputy President Gareth Carson who will be leading the chamber next year. The ideas that are already starting to be developed are set to make next year an awesome one and will continue to keep Sheffield in high regard on both a national and international level.

One of the highlights for me last month was being able to join our business tour of Outo Kumpu, one of Sheffield’s most well known and successful manufacturers. Our Business & Partnerships Director Katie Jackson has been working on securing this exclusive tour for more than a year. With over 100 years’ of experience and production facilities spanning from China to Mexico, the company were able to produce and deliver over 2,554,000 tonnes of steel the previous year.

We celebrated the centenary anniversary since the JCI global movement was founded by holding a birthday party. What made it particularly special was being able to give out cheques to small local voluntary and charity groups who successfully applied to our project impact 100 small grants program. We even got international coverage of our party in a roundup of global celebrations by JCI world HQ! I look forward of seeing many of you at National Conference in Barnsley.

Best wishes,

Mark Smith 2015 President JCI Sheffield mark.smith@jcisheffield.org.uk

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With only one week to go until we welcome you to Barnsley for the JCI UK National Convention 2015, we wanted to make you aware of a few points, give you some tips and hopefully answer some questions you might have. If you have any qestions about anything please email ben@gozapi.com. It’s quite a long one, so you might want to grab a cup of Yorkshire Tea, put your feet up and have a read.

Travel We’ve delegates coming from not just all over the UK, but Europe as well! Looking at the delegate list, it’s looking like a mini European Conference! We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get here, so if you could let us know what your travel plans are, and where we can, we’ll put people in touch with each other in case you can car / taxi / transfer share.

If you can let us know what time you plan on arriving and also, if you’re arriving by plane, the date and time of your arrival, what flight number you’re on, what airport you’re flying into and if you have already sorted transport from the airport to the convention.

With this information, we’ll be able to help connect members together and make sure the journey is a smooth as possible. Likewise, if you can let us know what time you will be departing, and if you’re flying out, the date and time, the flight number and the airport you’re flying from, again, we’ll do what we can to help.– If you are driving here, there is ample car parking on site, although it does get busy on a Friday evening from 17:00 – 19:00 due to the Gym that shares the carpark with the hotel, although you should be fine.

The nearest Train Station is Dodworth which has regular direct train services from both Barnsley and Sheffield and is only five minutes’ walk away from the Convention Hotel. Alternatively, Barnsley train

station is a short Taxi ride away and shouldn’t cost more than £10.

Speaking of Taxis, if you’re staying at the Holiday Inn (convention hotel) then you won’t need any. If you’ve staying at either the Fairways or the Ibis (previously the Ramada Encore), they are both approximately 5 – 10 minutes’ walk, or a very short taxi ride away.

If you are staying in the Premier Inn in the town centre, then a taxi would be your best bet and will cost under £10. We would recommend using Blueline Taxi’s as they are the biggest operators in the area. Their number is 01226 24 44 44. For those of you used to using Uber, unfortunately it hasn’t reached Barnsley yet, but Blueline do have an app for both Android and IOS, just search for Blueline Taxis Barnsley Ltd in your App store. This app has all the features of Uber so should be easy to pick up and use.

If you are planning on using the bus to get to the hotel, the services that run to the convention hotel are 20, 21, 21A & 22. To help plan your journey within South Yorkshire, you can use the Travel South Yorkshire Website.

The Convention Hotel The convention hotel is the Holiday Inn, Dodworth.

The full address is Holiday Inn, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JT All of the activities for the weekend will be happening here with the exception of the senate programme, but we’ll come onto that shortly. If you are staying at the convention hotel, you can check into your room from 14:00 onwards and check out is at 11:00. Guests of the hotel also get complimentary use of the Bannatyne fitness club that is on site.

If you are interested in using the club, just ask at

the hotel reception and they will provide you with a pass. A list of the facilities at the health club can be found at http://www.bannatyne.co.uk/…/barnsley/ membership/facilities/

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The hotel does have a cash machine on site, but it does charge. There is another cash machine a short five minute walk away, but we would recommend you bring enough cash with you. The hotel does accept card payments and also guests can charge items to their room and settle the bill on departure.

Saturday All of Saturday’s events will be held at the conference hotel so you have no need to go anywhere. The full list of activities can be found on the Timetable section of our website. Unlike the Friday, you don’t need to book onto any of these sessions as there is plenty of room for all delegates. The dress code for Food Allergies the Saturday is business dress if you are in National Now I know we asked you when you booked, but Council and smart casual / JCI casual if you are we want to make sure everyone has a great time doing any of the other activities. and get something they enjoy to eat, so please if you have any allergies to any food, please let us Sunday know and we will do our best to accommodate you. The Sunday morning will see one of the official JCI Training courses run. After the votes have been Friday Business Day counted we will be running JCI Achieve.

The Friday of the conference is being run with a real focus on business. We’ve a great range of activities For the 2015 Local Presidents, your deputies to get involved with and the day will give you the training will be held with Sarah at 10:00. opportunity to network with members of JCI as To help people recover from the night before and well as members of the local business community. also to help you unwind after such a full couple of We’re expecting the sessions to be in high demand days, we’ve arranged for a masseuse to be on site on the Friday, so if there is a session you really Sunday morning and they will be offering Indian want to attend, please book your place via the Head massages and hand and lower arm massages. website to reserve your seat. Please note that the Sessions are available from 09:00 – 13:00 in 20 dress code for the Friday day session is Business minute slots and will cost £10 with will need to be Dress. The full time table can be found at http:// paid in cash. If you would like to book a session, jciuknationalconference2015.co.uk/timetable/ please email us what times would be suitable for you.

Friday lunch time is when we celebrate our TOYP . honourees at the TOYP lunch. If you will be here The dress code for Sunday for all sessions is casual in time, please make sure you register your place / JCI casual. at this event as it will be a great celebration of the UK TOYP honourees 2015 and you get a That covers everything for the moment, but if you free lunch. If you don’t fancy join us, other lunch have any questions please don’t keep them to options will be available via the hotel bar, but please yourselves, let us know and we’ll happily answer note these will have to be purchased. You can them. The best e-mail address to reach us on is book your seat at for the TOYP lunch at http:// ben@gozapi.com. We’re really looking forward to jciuknationalconference2015.co.uk/schedu…/ seeing you in Barnsley on the 20th November. Safe toyp-lunch/ travels and see you soon!

Friday Evening Party Kind Regards So it wouldn’t be a JCI event without a party. The COC Team.

This year, we’re holding a Toga party to tie in with the overall theme of Modern Centurions. We encourage you to wear Fancy Dress, although it’s not mandatory. We Yorkshire folk love a bargain so that's why we’ve created a video to show you how you can be in fancy dress for the party for less than

Debating Past

to Present Recently we had our Alumni vs Current Members debating competition. After the Alumni winning the competition we caught up with Jacky and John Wilson from the Alumni team to find out more about how debating was in the 1990’s and how the long standing competition has changed over the years.

The main differences, in no particular order, appear to be: Standardisation of Rules – Today’s rules are based on JCI guidelines so, presumably, apply worldwide whereas in “our day” there were lots of regional variations. Our verdict – comfirmation is helpful.

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Dress – Oldies team in best suits, current team smart casual. You used to lose points for an un-buttoned jacket. Our verdict – we prefer business attire but far more important to get people involved and if casual dress helps then casual it should be.

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There are a number of differences between debating now compared to earlier and these quickly became apparent to us oldies (Judy walker, John Wilson and Chris Walker). Three quick-fire debates, however, enabled us to get the hang of it.

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It was a pleasure for the SJCC debating team from the 1990’s to debate against the current JCI Sheffield team in September.

Interruptions – The opposition are now allowed to interrupt a speaker with a point of information. This was not allowed in the 90’s. Our verdict – no interruptions; you have to make the most of your allotted time.

Four Person Debating – Today’s debates appear to be 2-3 person teams with motions agreed on the evening. This format was used in the 90’s but the main form of debating back then was 4 person, average speaking time 6 minutes, with motion and proposition / opposition agreed a couple of weeks in advance. The YRG Topic Trophy was keenly contested, to say the least, and Sheffield had a very good record of success.

This house – The motions in the 90’s etc were “This house believes…..” or “This house regrets…..” whereas the scenario in our debate was government-ish. Our verdict – not important.

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Participation – Always difficult to get people involved as public speaking is widely recognised as a daunting activity. We feel it is important for the leadership team to encourage participation as the benefits of public speaking are wide ranging and it is an area where JCI has a competitive advantage over companies in-house training offerings.

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Jacky Wilson & John Wilson

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Fun – Debating in the 90’s was fun – nothing has changed. We loved it and thanks for the invite.

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Meet a Member

Now that you’ve met the JCI Sheffield Council Team it’s time to start meeting our members! This time we chat to Stephanie Smith!

Name: Stephanie Smith How long have you been a member of JCI? I have been a member for two years.

How did you find out about JCI? I found out about JCI through my partner Neal and we thought it would be a good thing to become involved in to make new friends.

What are your hobbies?

I like socializing and going to the theatre and going to the pictures.

Why JCI for you?

I really like that JCI is all about supporting you to become the best person you can be. And that we support local charities and initiatives.

What has been your favourite event (So Far!) and why?

I really enjoy our twinning weekends with our JCI Mayo twins as it a whole weekend of JCI we have fun socializing with some training and community work as well, I really hope I can go to Ireland for Mayo’s twining weekend next year.

Tell us something crazy/dangerous/inspiring/unusual you have done I really enjoy extempore and have competed this year and I hope to compete at national, I was really nervous the first time I did it and still do and you never know what you are going to get so it is always a surprise what will come out with.

What is your occupation?

I am a Sales Assistant Has JCI had any impact on your job/career/profession/business?

JCI did help me get my Job as what I have done with JCI made me stand out from the other applicants Claim to Fame?

I was best new member for Sheffield in 2014 Would you recommend JCI membership to your friends?

I keep trying to get friends to join and will keep trying

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As you may know by now we here at JCI Sheffield like enriching the people and animals of Sheffield lives. We’ve done alot of good this year so far but we’re far from finished yet! We’re currently collecting food and other items for the RSPCA Sheffield. We’d like wet food for Dogs and Cats. This food greatly helps the Dogs and Cats when they come in and are in need of calories when underweight.

But we aren’t just collecting food if you have any old toys that your pets just aren’t interested in or any teddies (Animal friendly ones of course) that you children don’t need anymore? These items would greatly help the charity and more importantly help the pets for a variety of reasons so if you can help the residents of the RSPCA Sheffield out they would greatly appreciate it.

The shelter costs over £2000 a day to run their continous care for the animals. This money has to be raised in the Sheffield area only, by staff and volunteers through fund raising, donations and legacies and all the help you can provide is much appreciated and needed. The RSPCA Sheffield Branch, based in Attercliffe, is made up of The Sheffield Animal Centre which rehabilitates and rehomes unwanted, neglected and abandoned cats and dogs. We neuter, vaccinate and microchip every dog and cat which comes to the Centre, prior to adoption and a Welfare Veterinary Clinic which offers reduced-rate neutering, vaccinations, flea/worm treatments and microchipping to people who are on low incomes and in receipt of certain benefits.

The RSPCA Sheffield Branch cares for animals big and small, each with their own story to tell. Give them somthing special this christmas with some tasty food and toys to make their christmas fun! If you are wanting to donate food please provide either Pedigree or Whiskas brand.

On the following page is just two of the animals that are looking for loving homes this christmas.

Although a big commitment the joy they bring is priceless. Visit the RSPCA Sheffield Branch website for more information on how you can help, adopt and more. www.rspcasheffield.homeip.co.uk If you have anything to donate please bring it to a JCI Sheffield event or Email: neal.stirk@jcisheffield.org.uk

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Luciano Approx Age: 9 years Sex: Male Colour: Tan and White Size: Large Status: Available Location: Centre Suitable with children? 10+ Suitable to be left 4-5 hours once settled in an environment Minimum fence: height 5-6ft Adoption Fee: ÂŁ100 Meet Luciano! This larger than life character is already a canine senior citizen but he is looking for a life full of love and excitement after spending much of his time tethered on a garden. He has missed out on so much and can`t wait to be part of a family where he can be the centre of attention and have lots of cuddles and fun! He is a very friendly lad and despite his age, he still has quite the spring in his step. He loves to be out strolling, exploring, sniffing and just enjoys being out and about in good company. Luciano is looking for a retirement home where he will get lots of walks and can have access to a garden as and when he needs it whilst he adjusts to life in a home. He is really looking forward to finding a fab new home and we can`t wait to see him find true happiness. He has a big smile on his face whilst he is with us - imagine how happy he will be in a new home! :D Please help us to find this big fellow the home of his dreams, he really deserves it!

Eddie Approx Age: 3 years Sex: Male Colour: Black and White Status: Available Location: Centre Suitable with children? Any age children, we will closely monitor meet and greets to ensure all parties are happy.

Adoption Fee: ÂŁ65 Meet Eddie - this wonderful boy was brought to the centre when his owner unfortunately could no longer care for him anymore. He was in a bit of a sorry state on arrival here, very underweight, with poorly skin and generally feeling under the weather but Eddie has gradually started to feel better and he is now ready to start looking for his forever home. He had a poorly tummy when he first came into our centre, but a special diet has really helped him and although he is still on the diet, we are hoping that he will be able to be weaned off onto regular cat food over time, although we cannot guarantee this. This handsome guy is very affectionate and outgoing and simply loves to be around people - any people! He loves everyone and is very vocal and chatty, always on the go, looking out for things to do and people to meet. Eddie enjoys playing with his toys and is very entertaining and when he finally slows down, he loves a quick cuddle and snooze on a lap before getting on the move again! Eddie is looking for loving and understanding owners who will give him the stability that he needs - we think he would make a great addition to most loving households. Is Eddie the feline for you? Are you the one to turn his fortunes around?

In October JCI celebrated its 100th Birthday (Hooray) and to celebrate in style we held a party at Bloo 88 with a few classics such as a birthday cake and the timeless pass the parcel game!

We also celebrated by presenting cheques to the lucky organisations who successfully applied for a donation from our project impact 100 small grants scheme. The funds had been generated several years ago fro, when JCI Sheffield use to organise The Lord Mayors Parade. We had a number of strong applications and the panel had an extremely tough time choosing between them all. The successful group included: • Woodland View Dementia Support Group - fund equipment to play music for their residents • Sheffield 50+ - to purchase smart phones that can be used to teach older people how to use the devices • WICAT (Women in Construction, Arts & Technology) - to fund volunteer expenses • Darnall Community Development Centre - to fund training sessions for young people at risk of offending for young people What made the evening particularly special, was that it gave the opportunity for representatives from each of the voluntary and community groups to network with each other. As a result of the evening, some of the groups have already arranged to meet up with each other to mutually help one another. As this was so successful, we are considering what we can do next year to encourage other voluntary and community groups to get together in order to connect and collaborate with each other.

We’ll hopefully be updating you all here in the coming months how the money has impacted the organizations so stay tuned for updates!”

One of the areas of opportunity I absolutely love that JCI offers, is the international element. I was very pleased to represent JCI Sheffield with Deputy President Gareth Carson and member Matthew Wong as part of the JCI UK delegation to JCI World Congress in Kanazawa, Japan this month. If it wasn’t for the opportunities JCI presents, I really don’t think I would ever have dreamed I would get the chance to travel to the other side of the globe. I’m told that 14000 JCI members attended this years congress.

championships, with fellow team members Charlotte from JCI Rotherham and Rafael form JCI London. None of us had debated at world level before and all shared nerves, but we were delighted to make it through to the final, culminating us in us being against the motion that ‘assisted suicide should be made legal for people with terminal illness’, competing against a team from JCI Sweden.

One of the highlights from the congress was getting an invite to join members of the JCI UK National Board for breakfast with members of the USA Executive Board on one day then with JCI Japan Executive Board on another. I was amazed to learn that JCI Japan has over 42000 members and over 650 local chambers!

At the World Awards ceremony, we were delighted that JCI Sheffield’s ‘Time to Rise’ project was shortlisted in the top 4 projects in the category for ‘best economic development project’

There was also of course time to go to several parties, each with a different country theme The opening ceremony gave us the opportunity where we got to taste different foods and drink. to dress in union jack outfits to cheer on each There was also the traditional annual ‘global national president who was welcomed in turn village’ where the JCI UK stall gave out samples on to the stage. Her Imperial Highness Princess of gin and tonic and cadburys chocolate, whilst Mako was one of the VIP guest who addressed covered head to toe in union jack! Our stall was delegates. a great hit with the delegates!

As this is the special year in which we are celebrating 100 years since the JCI movement started globally, a time capsule was created at I was very pleased to deliver my training session World Congress that will be buried at JCI HQ. on an ‘introduction to event management’ that At the President’s inauguration gala, 2016 JCI was well attended. Despite many delegates World President Pascal Dike from JCI Nigeria and sharing that they had quite substantial 2015 World President Ismail Haznedar started a experience of organising events in their opening champagne tower. introductions, everyone said they had learned something by the end of the course. One of the Of course as well as working hard during the day key things that they said they would take away at congress, we also had to give our attention was the health and safety section and models for to sampling the culture which did include a assessing risk. few visits to a couple of karaoke booths! For the equivalent of around £15 per person, you I was thrilled to get the opportunity to captain could hire a karaoke booth for a couple of hours the JCI UK debating team in the world debating which also included drinks. On our first night in

Kanazawa before the start of congress, we asked for directions to a karaoke bar from passers by, who then not only showed us the way, but also joined us for a singing session!

I found the culture to be very friendly and considerate and the environment a very safe one to be in. I know some delegates who left their phone on a table went back for it later to find it still there. I was also fascinated to see several Japanese locals scurry by with masks around their faces. Apparently it’s for those to wear who have a cold to help reduce the risk of spreading their germs to others.

Mark Smith JCI Sheffield 2015 President

Events Diary Here you can check out all of the fantastic events that are lined up for JCI Sheffield and even other chambers around the UK! Filled with business talks, training workshops, networking and socials your diary is about to get a lot more exciting! Be sure to book on Eventbrite to save your spot!

20 Nov

JCI UK National Convention Modern Centurions Event Type: National Event Venue: Holiday Inn, Dodworth, Barnsley Date: 20th Nov, 2015

22 Nov

JCI Achieve Event Type: Training Venue: Holiday Inn, Barnsley Date: 22nd Nov, 2015 Price: Free

25 Nov

Networking Wednesday Event Type: Business Venue: Bloo88, West Street, Sheffield Date: 28th Oct, 2015 Price: ÂŁ5

26 Nov

Overcoming Obscurity Event Type: Business Venue:The Holiday Inn Royal Victoria Sheffield, Victoria Station Road, S4 7YE Date: 26th Nov, 2015

9 Dec

Annual General Meeting Event Type: Business Venue: Holiday Inn, Sheffield Date: 9th Dec, 2015

11 Dec

Active Citizen Day Event Type: Community Venue: Date: 11th Dec, 2015

For more information head to our website http://www.jcisheffield.org.uk/events

Women in Construction, Arts & Technology Following on from our 100 Year Grant Scheme we had a chat with Cariad from Women In Construction, Arts and Technology. The project is a dynamic organisation run by women for What has been the most challenging thing you women to promote and support women in non have faced in this role? traditional trades.

Everyone has been so helpful and committed The project is based at the Women’s to teamwork that I’ve never felt alone with any Construction Centre in Burngreave, Sheffield. challenges. At times it has been quite tiring, especially in the first year when we were trying to get the Potting Palace weatherproof before the Name: Cariad Thomas-Cooke winter weather was too bad.

Age: 31 What are you most proud of and why?

Role: Volunteer Learning enough to be able to teach people with How did you first get involved with Women in less experience how to do basic construction Construction, Arts & Technology and how long tasks. It’s great to see how people grow when they find they have learned new skills and become have you been a volunteer? more able to help themselves.

Started volunteering on a community project to build a Potting Shed/Greenhouse on a local How will the grant from JCI Sheffield make an impact on your group? community allotment.

Tell us about what you actually do with the Finances have been constrained for as long as I’ve been involved. It makes such a difference to group? have some nice warm food in the middle of a day’s Learn construction skills, help maintain WiCAT’s physical work - which the grant will help to pay for. building, take photos, help with administration & finding funding, helped to build the ‘Potting Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Palace’.

It was great to discover the JCI existed and meet people involved. The event was really informative What are your aspirations and ambitions? and I would have gone to the consultation if it I’d like to work in the construction industry and hadn’t been such short notice. Many thanks again, become an electrician. I like to share my building from EVERYONE at WiCAT for the grant and your skills and help with more community projects & generosity. friends & family.

How has volunteering had an impact on you?

It has considerably improved my confidence and knowledge of craft skills. Through WiCAT I have met people from other organisations which has enabled me to get a bursary to train as an electrician.

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JCI Rotherham and JCI Barnsley are working in partnership the the Voluntary Sectors Christmas appeal, ensuring everyone has what they need this Christmas. You can donate items from their list of required items or you can donate money whichever is easiest. Bring along your donations to any upcoming JCI Barnsley or JCI Rotherham event, the last day for collections is at the JCI Barnsley Business Day which kicks off the JCI UK National Conference on the 20th November.

Join Businesses and key decision makers from across Yorkshire, the UK and Europe for a FREE one day business conference in Barnsley on Friday 20th November 2015. The day will include: Keynote Speakers covering a wide range of topics,Training Workshops giving you practical skills to help your business and more. To find out more and to book your FREE Place, visit www.jciuknc2015.co.uk

We were incredibly impressed with Northern Ballet’s 1984... and we’re just as excited about the troupe’s interpretation of Wuthering Heights. Join JCI Leeds on the 19th November, to experience “a timeless ballet for a modern audience.” *Please note that you will need to book your own tickets through Bradford Theatre’s website (http://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/ whats-on/choose-seats/wuthering-heights/2294729333) – we cannot book on your behalf. We are sat in seats F27 & F28 (stalls)*. 19 November 2015.

Several JCI Sheffield members attended the JCI Thank You, Yorkshire Regional Conference on 17th October. Mark Smith This is the first regional conference for many JCI Sheffield 2015 President years brought back by this years Regional Group Chair (RGC) Charlie Pearson. The day included running the regional bake off competition, which was the idea of our member Neal Stirk, hold the regional debating competition as well as several debating contests including a team of current Presidents versus previous RGCs. We even had a chance to play some very light hearted physical games in some weird and wacky fancy dress to recreate our old school days!

The conference also gave us the opportunity to share and propose ideas for what we see as priorities for the region next year as well as items that we would want to put into a local time capsule as part of the centenary celebrations since the JCI global movement was created.

The event culminated in the regional awards ceremony in the evening. JCI Sheffield were recognised with a heap of awards including: Chamber Pot Champion Most Outstanding UN MDG Project Most Oustanding Publication Most Outstanding Collaboration Program Most Oustanding CSR & Community Program Most Outstanding Contribution to the Region by a Member - Ryan Pilkington Most Outstanding Member - Neal Stirk Most Outstanding Local President - Mark Smith Most Outstanding Local Chamber

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