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What is JCI?

Who are we?

Who are our partners?

JCI is a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs with nearly a quarter of a million members and millions of alumni. It's an organization in which leaders meet, learn and grow.

We are creative and bold leaders between 18 and 40 years old.

Representing countless occupations, we develop new skills while contributing to our communities, laying new foundations, and establishing new businesses and social networks. We welcome people of any race, color, sex, religion and political ideology who want to become better leaders in any area.

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

How did we start?

In an effort to become more involved in civic issues, a young leader named Henry Giessenbier founded the Young Men's Progressive Civic Association (YMPCA) in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, in 1915. In 1918, YMPCA became affiliated with the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. In the 1920s, international networks sprouted in Canada and England and, by 1940, they extended to Latin America.

In 1944, JCI was established in Mexico City, having Raul Garcia Vidal (Mexico), Erasmo Chambonnet (Panama), Taylor Cole (USA), Victor Boucas (Brazil), Theo Staar (Belgium) and Ramon V. del Rosario (Philippines) as its first pioneer Presidents.

What is our Vision?

To be the premier voice of young business, social and political leaders in the world, creating better societies by creating intercultural leaders.

UN International Children's Fund (UNICEF), www.unicef.org UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (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 and Community Liaison Unit), www.un.org/dpi/ngosection

What do we do?

We create better leaders to create better societies.

We provide young adults like you with the confidence to reach inside themselves and overcome limitations. We show you how to achieve more than you thought possible in your family, business, and social e n v i r o n m e n t s .

Through the JCI University, members master the roles of managers, visionaries, coaches, educators, ambassadors and learners by participating in hands-on training workshops. Besides having the opportunity to network with successful business leaders through the JCI Biznet, JCI members can learn and grow by participating in countless and varied projects that benefit communities worldwide.

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), www.unctad.org The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), www.paho.org Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGO), www.ngocongo.org Council of Europe, www.coe.int International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), www.iccwbo.org and 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 Junior Enterprises (JADE), www.jadenet.org Association des Etats GĂŠnĂŠraux des Etudiants de l'Europe (AEGEE), www.aegee.org Junior Achievement and Young Enterprise Europe, www.ja-ye.org Anheuser-Busch, www.anheuserbusch.com ASTD, www.astd.org FranklinCovey, www.franklincovey.com Executive Excellence, www.eep.com

Projecting Excellence: A Guide to Chapter Management and Organization In the nineteenth century, school children across the United States were expected to achieve competency in the "three R's" - reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic.

Today, JCI local organizations, also called "chapters," are faced with the challenge of mastering the "six R's", which play a pivotal role 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 impact in the community and maintain high standards; Retention/activation of these members, by offering numerous opportunities for growth and leadership; Recognition and support of exemplary performance; Records and files that preserve continuity and precedence, and ensure fiscal order; Responsibility for leadership of the chapter and its programs; and Replacement of officers to guarantee a strong and stable lineage of leadership and success.

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

Retention: After a prospective member becomes a full-fledge member, keeping him or her happy is crucial. The membership committee would be also in charge of ensuring new members remain in the organization. Some options to consider include a probation period of up to 12 months, minimum requirements for project participation, and orientation and attendance standards that must be met before granting full membership to a 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 within the chapter and publicly honor and express gratitude towards outside sponsors. Communications and newsletters can highlight notable achievements and thank members for their efforts. Quarterly awards or recognition at chapter meetings can be used to motivate and reward leadership. Strong chapters also focus on important relationships with the community leaders and government officials. Finally, JCI alumni should also be praised for their years of dedication and service, and should be encouraged to play an important role as chapter mentors.

Records: Effective chapters maintain complete, accessible, and well-organized records of their activities, including agendas, 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 ownership in and responsibility for the chapter's performance. Pride in one's work, persistence in the face of adversity, 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 the question, "What's the point of stellar chapter leadership if you allow the following administration to be weak and 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 training opportunities that impact the community and expand the knowledge and skills of members. Projects that encompass many different elements of management are often the most effective training vehicles and usually attract the most notice by the community. Given their scope, such projects often require an elaborate division of labor, ensuring that each stage of planning be given due attention. An organization structure that assigns specific responsibilities to specialized commissions often proves most successful in bringing an extensive project to fruition.

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

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

• Nominations Committee: This group mentors and encourages outstanding individual members to seek higher levels of leadership within the local, national, and international organizations. Committee members play a 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 upto-date information, news, and recognition for noteworthy activities or distinguished service. This commission should also inform local government, corporate, and civic associations of all relevant JCI activities and events. Utilizing local print, television, and radio media outlets, and fax and Internet technologies, members of the Communications team should strive to provide fast, current, topical information that is clearly expressed and attractively presented.

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

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

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

These guidelines should be of some assistance in getting your chapter's house in order. In addition, you can order the Projects for Progress and Project Planning Seminar manuals from the JCI Training Institute for further 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 the local hospital wing was built by JCI members. They know who organizes the jazz festival, golf tournament, and cancer research fundraiser. Business leaders recognize that the annual networking seminar is sponsored by JCI. The local churches are aware of who's running the food collection drives. Schools know JCI organizations by their drug awareness campaign. Projects cast JCI in a highly visible and favorable light, by demonstrating an 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, success relies heavily on three key elements: planning, implementation, and evaluation. If each of these is consistently and meticulously attended to, excellence is invariably the result.

When tossing the greens of a flavorful salad, one should take advantage of the entire garden. Similarly, JCI draws on the varied elements of its diverse membership, who possess the skills needed to coordinate a successful project. New members bring fresh ideas and a boundless zeal to the process. Veteran members provide the wisdom of experience. Together, they form a vast pool of expertise in training, communications, organization, management, and marketing. The mix of these ingredients, seasoned with diligence and commitment, can produce spectacular results.

Success, of course, doesn't have to depend solely on the creativity and hard work of individual members of a local organization. With local organizations in more than 100 nations and territories, and approximately 200,000 members worldwide, JCI offers a vast network through which ideas and experiences can be shared. JCI always encourages innovation, but also urges members to adapt and improve upon ideas and methods that have been tested revised, and proven. By benchmarking, our organization can collectively raise the standards of local projects to unprecedented levels of excellence.

In selecting entries, we looked for geographic diversity, creativity, representation across all four Areas of Opportunity, and overall effectiveness. For every project that is profiled, there are surely many more that are not featured here. The staff at the JCI Headquarters relies on members to submit this information. This collection was compiled with the information available. If you have a project you feel is worthy of mention, we encourage you to submit information online on JCI's website, www.jci.cc.

This publication features examples of JCI organizations at their best - in action. The projects span the four Areas of Opportunity (Business, International, Community, and Individual), and offer insight into all stages of planning and implementation. Notice the potential impact of only a few committed individuals, and the collective strength of large groups. It will be apparent 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, leadership training, and professional growth programs needed to develop themselves as entrepreneurs and business executives. JCI strongly supports economic development and free enterprise in all countries as a means of eliminating poverty and human suffering.

The goal of business is not simply to make money, but also to provide and exchange goods and services. A successful business transaction frequently requires the trust of parties involved. This trust is established among members who work closely together on various local or national projects, and then proceed to build a business relationship. JCI encourages and indeed facilitates these relationships by providing various forums for establishing contacts and promoting one's own business at the local, national, and international levels. The International Business Network and JCInet are two global programs that focus on providing these opportunities.

The following pages demonstrate that although Business has only recently been introduced as an Area of Opportunity, members have eagerly embraced it by developing innovative programs and projects that reinforce this important facet of JCI work. They now foster commercial growth in their communities by offering advice and capital to start-up companies, organizing trade fairs, conducting informational seminars and training sessions, and helping to prepare young people for the world of business. Hopefully, the projects presented here will inspire other creative and effective programs that have an impact on many more communities and young businesspeople.

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Future Economic Forum National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Korea Sang-yong PARK JCI Seoul 228-2, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-ku, Seoul 133-847, Korea Telephone: Tel. 82-2-2244-9521, Fax: 82-2-2245-5883 September, 2003, and onward.

8 US$ 22,000 Young entrepreneurs, economic experts JCI Korea

Objective The 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.

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

Actions Taken Nine Future Economic Forums were held between September 18, 2003, and June 25, 2004, in the Grand Hyatt Seoul 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.

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

Recommendations Future 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 the mainstay of our economy. Therefore, their collaboration becomes a very important factor for a prosperous economy. In order to boost the economy, JCI Korea and economists will continue to work together to raise the awareness of economic issues and help young entrepreneurs' contribute to improve the Korea's economy.

Accomplishments The 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 nationwide Economist magazine and also broadcasted via the state-owned KTV.

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Jeune Chambre Econ. Francaise (JCI France) Marie-Hélène OUDIN 9-11 Rue Alasseur, Paris 75015, FRANCE Telephone: 33-1-53-58-52-50, jcef@jcef.asso.fr http://www.jcef.asso.fr Since 2003 Jeune Chambre Econ. Francaise EUR 2,000 for each meeting New entrepreneurs and sponsors.

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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.

Overview We felt that many people want to set up companies and, although financial institutions, investors, private institutions and the public are interested in economic development and could help set up companies, the people who need the help and the people providing the help do not often meet. So we decided to help them meet.

Actions Taken Thus 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.

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

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One-Stop Shop Regional Web Site for Entrepreneurs National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Mauritius Eric NG PING CHEUN JCI Curepipe 5, Dr. Joomye Street, Port-Louis, Maurice Telephone: 230 454 10 41, Fax: 230 24 21 330 c.shim@uom.ac.mu or Kris Seeburn: kris_seeburn@intnet.mu 8 months US$ 350 Local and international entrepreneurs and investors.

Telecom Plus Ltd, www.telecomplus.net

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

Overview The One-Stop Shop Regional Website is a comprehensive tool that helps entrepreneurs assess the macro and micro 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 reliable information before investing. Since time is of the essence for the businessman, quick access to online updated country 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 team launched the website in February, 2004.

Actions Taken Once 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.

Results Launched 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 remained cohesive and built up a winning spirit. It was a project that helped JCI Curepipe members balance their actions in JCI's four Areas of Opportunity.The end result was shown to Telecom Plus corporate officers, who readily agreed to sponsor the hosting of the site as well as to co-launch and market the product. Telecom Plus, an internet service provider, is a subsidiary of Mauritius Telecom, the main telecommunication company in Mauritius and a major player 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.

Trade Fair, Business Talk National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI India Rajesh CHANDAK Ami Kalash, Ami Complex, 2nd Floor, Borivali, Maharashtra 4000 103, INDIA Telephone: 91 22 891 2354/3355, Fax: 91 22 891 0807 ijcns@vsnl.com, www.indianjaycees.ort January 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004.

Committee US$ 80,000 Entrepreneurs.

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Objective To promote and organize a JCI Business/IT Conference and to promote and explore the possibilities of International Business.

Overview To explore business opportunities internationally, a JCI Business and IT Conference hosted. Large business meetings, workshops, seminars, trade fairs, a computer seminar and training were organized to help members and the public. 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.

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

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The 18th Yokohama Keizaijin Conference National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan) Hirokazu KOMETANI JCI Yokohama 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183 secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp January 1, 2003, through June 28, 2003.

US$ 294,451 The citizens of Japan, young entrepreneurs, JCI Yokohama members.

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.

Overview During the conference, which was a great success, there was a lively discussion on Yokohama's economy among Mr. Takenaka, Economic and Financial Services Minister; Mr. Hirano, a successful young entrepreneur; and Mr. Goto, the President of JCI Japan-Yokohama.

Following the conference, it was generally agreed that relations between the citizens of Yokohama and the local organization had grown closer, and that JCI Japan-Yokohama had become more deeply involved 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 curriculum on entrepreneurship.

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

SME e-marketing campaign National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Hong Kong, China Frank PAK JCI Victoria 21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24, Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan Hong Kong, HONGKONG Telephone: 852 2543 8913, Fax: 852 2543 6271, info@jcihk.org, www.jcihk.org From December 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004 12 US$ 82,436 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 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 channel 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.

Overview During the project period, five seminars and 20 workshops were held to introduce the advantages of the eMarketing tool to SMEs. The project has enhanced and reinforced the idea of "Free Enterprises" which is also in line with the government policy of supporting the local SMEs in recent years. Overwhelming response from the public has been received to recognize our efforts in running this project. So far, at least 50,000 SMEs have benefited 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 useful 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 further arouse public interest.

• Our objectives to support new and small enterprises in the business community as well as to enhance the reputation 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: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Austria Henry BERTEL Junior Chamber Vienna Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Wien, Austria Telephone: +43 1 501 05 3737, Fax: +43 1 501 05 219 jcaustria@wko.at, www.jungewirtschaft.at The event lasted 2 days; the preparation, 6 months.

10 EUR 12.566.66 Young entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs.

SVA, Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds, Erste Bank, Chamber of Commerce

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

Overview The 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 Taken We provided workshops and lectures on 16 different themes and the opportunity to obtain free personal information for two days to anyone who wanted to be informed.

Results We achieved our goal to provide optimal assistance for all potential business founders and young entrepreneurs. The better prepared the founders, the better their businesses will run, and the more the Vienna economy will benefit.

Recommendations Positive feedback was received from all the participating experts and business founders, which indicates that the event "Gründertage" project, which benefited 800 persons, could be successfully repeated.

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Business-plan competition "Fit for Boss" National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Germany Bert CHRISTMANN Breite StraĂ&#x;e 29, 10178 Berlin, Germany Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522 wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.de 5 months EUR 5,000 Participants Nation-wide magazine

Objective Find interesting business ideas in the field of service and trade to create jobs.

Overview Awards were presented to young entrepreneurs who have innovative concepts not in the technological field, but in the service and trade sector. Patron: National Minister of Economic Affairs.

Actions Taken The team of the national EVP in charge of Entrepreneurship drew up the concept, found a media partner (financial 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 entrepreneurship. The best 5 entries were awarded at the JCI Germany's National Convention and were featured in an article in the magazine.

Results In 2004, 35 entries were received and 5 awards were presented; a coaching program was offered for all finalists by experts and JCI Germany; great media and public coverage was achieved; cooperation with universities and other partners increased; and the organization's image in this specific field improved.

Recommendations We recommend partnering with the media regarding awards a great tool to get maximum public attention and show competence in special fields.

Marketing Exhibition National Organization: National President 2004: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Who benefited?

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JCI Finland Jari Mika Juhani HAAPANIEMI Ramada Airport Hotel, Robert Huberintie 6, Vantaa FIN-01510, FINLAND Telephone: +358 9 3233 112, Fax: +358 9 4157 5800 sg@jcfin.fi, www.jcfin.fi May 17 - 18, 2003.

Local business life, JCI. Our City, Lions Club Oulainen

Overview The JCI Oulainen together with Lions Club Oulainen organized a business project to support our economy. This Project 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, where the one main goal was to learn and to provide the flexibility for success.

Results The balance of our chamber was stabilized by 50% of our budget. We activated 80 percent of our diverse membership - irrespective of individual tastes. We strengthened the co-operation of the local entrepreneurs, e.g., the fashion show.

Accomplishments We initiated discussions about the dyslexia cart and the drug awareness bus. Our town and our chamber received 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: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Germany Bert CHRISTMANN JCI Hanseraum (a State Organization) with local Flensburg Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, Germany Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522 wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.de Eight weeks during the summer, every year 10 members EUR 8,000 Members, PR for the organization, participating students from MOE, AIESEC. A large local sponsorship, contributions in kind, a grant from JCI Germany.

Objective To offer practical international experiences for students from Eastern Europe and to broaden intercultural understanding between Germany and Eastern European countries.

Overview In cooperation with AIESEC, to provide practical training for 30 to 40 Eastern European business students in Germany.

Actions Taken • JCI Hanseraum acquired practical training from companies for Germanspeaking students from MOE. • AIESEC chose candidates for the program in cooperation with its respective national organizations in MOE. • Joint preparations for all students were conducted in Flensburg, which included introductory courses and excursions, meetings with JCI members 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 companies 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.

Business Network Events National Organization: 2004 National President: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

JCI Hungary Endre VOJTEK Balázs Béla u 18., Budapest Hungary H-1094, HUNGARY Telephone: 36-30-645-5343, jcnomboard@yahoogroups.com http://www.juniorchamber.hu 2.5 hours per event 4 EUR 1,200 New members, business people Central European University Business School

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

Overview The Business Network Event is a professional and powerful service that enhances every participant's networking opportunities. After an on-line email campaign, the applicants receive invitations to a personal event, where they have the opportunity to talk for three minutes to each participant. This time period is sufficient to identify their common interest points and further discussion can follow informally. Every participant becomes part of an Internet database of personal and company profiles which is linked to the European Business Network or the International Business 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 at this point, so nobody can enter the discussion without an invitation. The system of the "live" event only works with 24 participants so the number of participants is critical to the success of the event. Participants are called two 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 the database. 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 promote participation in the following event.

• Recruiting new members: During each event, participants are invited to a second program, where information about 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.

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

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Business Round Table National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Venezuela Alex VILORIA Barquisimeto Av. 15-0 Urb. El Naranjal, Maracaibo Estado Zulia, Venezuela Telephone: 261 757 17 67, www.camarajuniordevenezuela.org, secretario@camarajuniordevenezuela.org Five years (a three-month project every year) 10 US$ 1,000 Business Community, Young Entrepreneurs Fedecamaras, Concecomercio

Objective To organize business rounds among the participants of the Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce Annual General Assembly to stimulate the Venezuelan economy and introduce young entrepreneurs to the business community.

Overview The Venezuelan Chambers of Commerce (CONCECOMERCIO) is a federation of local chambers of commerce around 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 methodology and software created by our chapter's professionals to encourage young entrepreneurs to join the chambers of commerce and JCI and to introduce them and their services and products to well-established businessmen. 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 appointments • 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.

Recommendations Not only to continue but to increase these activities to promote entrepreneurship and assist more young entrepreneurs.

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

International In an increasingly interdependent world, JCI's mission to foster international collaboration and promote peace and tolerance becomes evermore important.

Members can avail themselves of numerous opportunities to look beyond their national borders and form friendships, partnerships, and business contacts with people of different cultures. Through international conferences, academies, congresses, and twinning (sister chapter relationships), members are able to reach out to people who are different from themselves, thereby gaining understanding and appreciation of both their similarities and their differences.

Though international projects are not nearly as common as community or individual projects, chapters are beginning to discover that as the world becomes smaller and 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 encompasses over 120 countries and territories, and that offers endless possibilities for sharing ideas and collaborating on projects. Many chapters have taken the initiative in forming a sister relationship with a chapter in another nation. Such efforts help to break down prejudices, build understanding, and advance the cause of peace.

This section highlights some of the ways that members can partake of this limitless Area of Opportunity. Projects range from an international children's art contest, to a multilingual dictation competition. Frequently, projects attempt to promote international goodwill by giving children the opportunity to come into contact with people of very different backgrounds and cultures. Some chapters acknowledge their sense of interconnectedness with faraway lands by coordination relief efforts in times of natural disaster or hardship. And of course, several chapters are now taking advantage of recent technological developments to bring all members closer together. All international projects, though, share a fundamental premise, which is embedded in the JCI Creed: "That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations."

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Contact 2003-The 3-Nations Twinning National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

JCI Austria Henry BERTEL JCI Burgenland Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Wien, Austria Telephone: +43 1 501 05 3737, Fax: +43 1 501 05 219 jcaustria@wko.at, www.jungewirtschaft.at May to August 2003, 4 months 60 US$ 31,800 Entrepreneurs in the three participating countries.

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!)

Overview More than 200 JCI members, entrepreneurs, politicians, media and interest group representatives from Hungary and Slovakia discussed, learned, got to know each other. Information for the brain and excellent food and wine for the heart created an atmosphere of togetherness. The signing of the twinning document was the highlight. International networking and exchange of thoughts and feelings brought these two chapters together 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.

Results Sponsors and regional government were approached for financing. Positive media reactions and positive opinion leader reactions drew the attention of politicians towards JCI and international cooperation. Motivation to international networking was directed to channels with precise valuable information from renowned experts. We are extremely happy about the great number of guests and the spirit they brought with them. CONTACT 2003 brought the people of three nations together. This is the optimal starting point for continuous intensive cooperation and tearing down the borders in our heads. We are a REGION in Europe now, rather than being different we share a common ground. All the marketing and public relations efforts provided JCI with great publicity.

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

Twinning Partner Communication National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Germany Bert CHRISTMANN JCI Karlsruhe Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, Germany Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522 wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.de June 2003 - ongoing 7 EUR 7,500 JCI Twinning Partners 4

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

Overview Developing a communication concept for twinning partners to make the individual participants aware of and feel the JCI spirit by improving communication using several means: the godfather principle giving the individual members responsibility for communication with one local each, the email list to push information to every member and the web site www.jci-emt.org for publication of up-to-date information by every local organization to every other twinning partner 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 JCI spirit 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 community via the information collected on the web site. Also guidelines for how to setup a twinning program are provided. The world-wide public is made aware of JCI's international flavor, its motivation and activities even within its smallest 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-management-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.

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

Recommendations Every twinning should be implementing the available tools: the web site with the content-management-system can be easily adopted as well as the mailing list and the godfather principle. The communication and with that the feeling of belonging together as members of the JCI organization has improved communications versus only meeting once or twice a year.

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

National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

JCI Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy Henry BERTEL JCI Vorarlberg Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Wien, Austria Telephone: +43 1 501 05 3737, Fax: +43 1 501 05 219 jcaustria@wko.at, www.jungewirtschaft.at 8 months 20 EUR 22,500 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.

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 Recommendations For a large project like this, it is important to have project management experience and good communications. Furthermore, it is also important to find enough sponsors, for professional documents must be prepared. Afterwards, they must be thanked personally with a little present. It is also recommended to build a press network.

Pilots for Europe National Organization: 2004 National President: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

JCI Germany with eight other European National Organizations.

Bert CHRISTMANN Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, Germany Telephone: +49 30 203 08 1515, Fax: +49 30 204 08 1522 wjd@wjd.de, www.wjd.de November 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004.

Main project team: 30 people in 9 national organizations; 3 project coordinators EUR 250,000 Members in all nine national organizations, partners, young entrepreneurs interested in EU topics.

European Union (EUR 180,000)

Objective The project Pilots for Europe improves the understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the business community in an enlarged European Union (EU). The partners, which are national organizations of JCI, are using their 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 unique network of entrepreneurs from the respective business communities foster greater personal and cultural understanding 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 involved 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 content preparation for the project before commencing.

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

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"Love of Messenger" Project National Organization: 2004 National President: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Korea Sang-yong PARK 228-2, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-ku, Seoul 133-847, Korea Tel. 82-2-2244-9521 Fax. 82-2-2245-5883 January - June, 2004.

Kang, Sung-hee, National VP for Planning US$ 25,000 Children with heart diseases in Korean Compatriots' Yanbian Autonomous District, China Ministry of Health and Welfare, Pochon Jungmun Medical School, Bundang Cha's Hospital, Asiana Airlines

Objective This five-year national project was initiated to render humanitarian assistance to needy people who could not afford medical care. Particularly for this year, the humanitarian service is given to Korean compatriots living in China in order to show our ongoing efforts to help ethnic Koreans.

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

Actions Taken Earlier 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 conducting surgeries. JCI Korea did not forget to give them a heart-felt welcome by taking them to various places, including theme parks, and delivering a hearty and affectionate welcome from their mother country.

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

Recommendations Love of Messenger has been exemplary in the philanthropy offered to those who are in need of help. In particular, this year's project was given to Korean compatriots, therefore expanding JCI Korea's service to an international level.

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

2003 Japan-Korea Futsal Festival National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan) Hirokazu KOMETANI JCI Ohtsu 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, JAPAN Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183 secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp US$ 7,280 Citizens and volunteers using JCI relationships Hundai Car and Seta Tsukionawa Driving School

Objective Transcending linguistic, cultural and geographic barriers, during the last 20 years, JCI Japan- Ohtsu members have been 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 conducted mutual exchange visits, during which they have promoted their shared causes of peace and friendship, never disappointing members of the other local organization. Each year, new members of JCI Japan-Ohtsu and JCI KoreaSeocho renew this tradition. In 2003, the Korea-Japan FUTSAL Festival was held to nurture friendship, not just between the members of the two local organizations, but also between the citizens of both countries.

Overview The Japan-Korea FUTSAL Festival on June 28, 2003 Place: Biwako Arena (Shiga, Japan), Participants: 2,000 Chaired by: Shiga Prefecture FUTSAL Association Actions Taken We were able to obtain cooperation from the local FUTSAL Association and other sponsors. We visited Korea many times while planning this event. First, we had to overcome the difficulties of language, but being able to share our JCI vision and dreams with the members who gathered to make this international event possible made it all worthwhile. On the final day of the event, people enjoyed typical Korean and Japanese food and learned about one another'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 preparation, the games and the farewell party, JCI members, local citizens, and all present became ONE and enjoyed beautiful harmony. JCI Ohtsu was once again very proud to have this 20-year overseas relationship. We once again realized the importance of JCI and what we can accomplish together. This event has brought our Sister Chapter Relationship to the "Next Step," promising an even brighter future. This event brought positive results to our local chapter. The Korean FUTSAL Association visited us with their players to see the venues and promised future cultural exchange. This visit led to the Twinning of the Shiga Prefecture FUTSAL Association and The Korean FUTSAL Association on October 8, 2003, in Seoul, Korea. JCI Ohtsu and JCI Seocho members attended this official Twinning and cried in happiness. As planned, the second festival was held in Seoul in December 2003. The third was held in Ohtsu in July 2004. The Korean competition will select a winner from 1,200 teams who will come to Japan to play in 2004. This event will be promoted as a Citizen's event.

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

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

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JC-East African Center (EAC) National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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United States Junior Chamber Lon FOX 7447 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa OK 74136, USA Telephone: +1 918 584 2481, www.usjayceees.org, directormembership@usjaycees.org ongoing Ann Albrecht is the current JC-EAC Director woman and children in villages throughout East Africa -

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

Overview It was originally the Kenya Kids AIDS Project of the Seattle Jaycees and was named a National Priority Program of 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 and helped 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 Results The information and services offered will be organized in small, inexpensive, largely community-operated resource centers. Offering sites that are close to the villages will increase the population’s ability to access and utilize the information and services. Each of the East African Center’s resource centers will become a permanent fixture in the community, much like a shop or a library.

Community Affirming the final line of the JCI Declaration of Principles, "Service to humanity is the best work of life," members plan and carry out tens of thousands of JCI projects each year in more than 9,000 communities. These projects are intended to serve 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 and future 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, given JCI's longstanding commitment to community action, and the pervasive nature of the problems facing humanity.

The projects celebrated in this chapter are but a small sample of the good works that JCI members perform on a regular basis throughout the world. You will learn of chapters providing medical care to the disadvantaged, building parks, raising funds for the homeless, and promoting environmental conversation. And, of course, many of the projects seek to protect and nurture one of the most precious resources - children. Some efforts are notably original, and others are impressive for their far-reaching scope. As a whole, they represent the tremendous diversity and goodwill of JCI activities.

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Jwaneng Junior Chamber Taking First Aid to the People National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Botswana Wata MPOLOKA Jwaneng P.O.Box 40380, Gaborone Botswana, Botswana Telephone: +267 393 2652, Fax: +267 393 2651 jcboffice@botsnet.bw 2 1/2 days 16 US$ 5,800 Participants, JCI, community, members Medrescue Botswana, Botswana Medical Aid Society, Botswana Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Road Traffic

Objective To develop basic First aid skills and promote First aid awareness to members of the general community through structured training and a public fair/road show.

Overview The project entailed the chapter availing basic First aid training and awareness at an affordable price to people who would not have access under normal circumstances. The primary effort lay in bringing the providers of the training 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 aid training to members of the community at an affordable price. The local business community, government departments, local council authorities and other youth organizations were invited to appoint people to receive such training. Training was conducted over two days and was limited to a maximum of 50 participants. Upon successful completion of the training, participants were awarded certificates which are valid for three years at a ceremonial dinner 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 promote first-aid awareness. Newly qualified "First-Aiders" showcase their skills with the help of the training company at this fair. There are quizzes and competitions and prizes will be awarded to members of the public. It is also an opportunity for the sponsors to market their products and services to the community. Furthermore, the Minister of Health has been asked to deliver a message at the road show. The chapter will raise funds through the sale of first 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

Results We 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, friends and colleagues over the three years in which the certificates will be valid. The members are also in a position to give direction to others in an emergency if they happen to be the only ones with the knowledge. A secondary benefit is the positive publicity and marketing of JCI and the sponsors for their involvement in community development in Botswana.

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

Empowerment Training for Disabled National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

Jeune Chambre Econ.de Maurice (JCI Maurice) Eric NG PING CHEUN 5, Dr. Joomye Street, Port-Louis, MAURICE Telephone: 230 454 10 41, Fax: 230 24 21 330 c.shim@uom.ac.mu 6 Months 7 Rs 6,600 Handicapped Artisans National Productivity and Competitiveness Council, Ministry of Social Security

Objective The 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.

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

Actions Taken After consideration of several options, the project team opted for running a training program at the intention of disabled artisans.

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

Results The project outcome was the delivery of two half-day training sessions on 7th and 14th of February covering four different topics: "Communication and Presentation Skills - Couma van to Produit (How to sell your Product)," "Organization and Management." "Productivité pou tou dimoun (productivity for everyone)" and "Mind Mapping." Creole, the local native language was used to facilitate communication and understanding.

Recommendations The project, besides achieving its primary objectives has resulted in several benefits for the community, our organization JCEPL and our membership.

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The Promothion Program of Developing Human Resources National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan) Hirokazu KOMETANI JCI Yokohama 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183 secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp 2003.1.10-2003.9.30 18 US$ 13,636,363 Citizens of Yokohama -

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

Overview Application term 2003, 2-3 Seeking meeting 2003, 4 Assistance and subsidizing 2003, 5, 10 Reporting at the monthly meeting 2003, 5, 10 This is the second subsidized project over a span of 5 years from 2002 to 2006. We offered subsidies and support to 4 organizations that were involved in providing activities for encouraging children in the area.

Actions Taken For public relations purposes, we have inserted an advertisement in our local newspaper and our website. The chairman, vice chairman and JCI advisers held two preliminary selection meetings. The points on the first meeting 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 more clearly. To meet JCI's fiscal year, we made the decision process as brief as possible.

Results After completing our strict and fair judgment on the 17 applications, we chose 4 organizations and offered subsidies 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 that we were impressed to find continuing projects in the community.

Recommendations Four organizations with proven records of providing activities for children were selected and subsidies were offered to them.

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

Youth Activities National Organization: 2004 National President: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

JCI India Rajesh CHANDAK Ami Kalash, Ami Complex, 2nd Floor, Borivali, Maharashtra 4000 103, INDIA Telephone: 91 22 891 2354/3355, Fax: 91 22 891 0807 ijcns@vsnl.com, www.indianjaycees.ort January 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004.

Committee M US$ 45,000 We extended an opportunity to the younger generation to take part in JCI activi ties and training at the Local, Zone, and National levels.

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 provide financial help.

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

Overview The 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 between the ages of 14 - 22 is provided under the youth wing called "Junior Jaycee." Jaycees had made a conscious effort to 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 organizations have youth wings working together towards a set of significant goals.

Actions Taken Every local organization which is affiliated to JCI - India and which has a minimum standing of one year shall be eligible 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 to groom and shape themselves. "JASMINE" was organized and 112 participated. Local organizations have organized Fancy Dress, Painting, Sports, and Quiz Competitions. The Leadership 21st Century Training Manual was published for use as a guideline.

Results Membership was opened to any youth in the age group of 14 - 22. 3,750 youths are now members of this Junior Jaycee Youth Wing. Promotional circulars were distributed by the National Director of Youth Wing and resulted in the 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 the members of chapters. Overall 10,000 youths participated in these events, and 190 students were given scholarships. 1,450 Training Programs were conducted and 423,000 youths benefited from them.

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

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APCC 2003 National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Hong Kong Frank PAK JCI City 21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24, Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan Hong Kong, Hongkong Telephone: 852 2543 8913, Fax: 852 2543 6271, info@jcihk.org, www.jcihk.org November 2002, through October 2003.

10 US$ 6,800 Students, teachers, Parents, JCI members, Sponsors, JCIHK, tourist, Judges, Coaches, SARS Patient, Public 10 company sponsors + 15 parents sponsors

Objective Encourage the children to express love and care towards the world.

Overview 100 children were first selected from over 300 nominations among 800 participating Primary Schools. Even under the outbreak of SARS, the 100 children participated in a schedule of volunteer services and performances that were aimed to encourage the Hong Kong people to fight SARS, and help to rebuild Hong Kong economics and the tourism industry after SARS. In April 2003, the 100 children participated in the Training Camp, which was held with an Opening Ceremony and a Press Conference. The Training Program was well designed and prepared by JCI Coaches. Twenty children were selected and interviewed by an independent judging panel in May 2003. The eight most outstanding children were selected and appointed to represent Hong Kong at the International Children'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.

Results The outbreak of SARS did not affect the proceedings of the program. More then 300 nominations were received which 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 identity, 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.

Volunteer Kids Academy National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan) Hirokazu KOMETANI JCI Nagoya 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, JAPAN Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183 secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp June 27, 2003; July 2, 4, and 9, 2003; and August 23, 2003.

Mitsuo Kumada US$ 8,182 Academy participant and their parents, elementary school teachers.

Nagoya City Board of Education, Nagoya city Rokugou-Kita Elementary School

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

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

Actions Taken Adults must change to reform a society which has lost touch with the fundamental premise that we as a people must have consideration for one another. However, it takes too much time 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 we planned to change adults would see the children as role models.

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

Recommendations In the present Japanese society, personal relationships are becoming increasingly more limited due to the "nuclear family" and loss of neighborhood communities. Many children and adults claim they don't relate to other people. Another growing phenomenon is the relationships between couples who say they cannot place themselves in the position of their partners. This project provided an opportunity for a group of youngsters to envision a society that values kindness, civility, and the "importance of life and consideration for others."

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Jugueton 2003 (Toy-Athon 2003) National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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N. A. of JCI Honduras Walter FAJARDO Comayagua Colonia Moderna, 2Calle, 22 Avenida N.o. 2, San Pedro Sula Cortes, Honduras Telephone: +504 550 0953, Fax: +504 550 0953 secretaria@jcisps.org, www.jcihonduras.org December 8 - 27, 2003 20 2,838 Honduran Lempiras Children of the marginal urban communities of the city of Comayagua.

Office of the Mayor of Comayagua

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

Overview TOY-ATHON is a Toy Collection Marathon. Beginning two weeks prior to the event, toys were collected at the city's central plaza, ending with a marathon in the same plaza. Some of the city's arts and cultural groups helped to enliven the event and accompanied a Junior Brigade through the streets of the city through residential and commercial areas with highly successful results.

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.

Results By the end of the collection marathon, a total of 750 packages of pre-classified toys had been collected and a final donation of 250 toys was received from one of the media outlets. A total of 11 communities were benefited: 9 marginal urban communities and 2 rural communities, 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.

Creating Positive Changes with Working Children National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

JCI Bolivia Luisa Fernanda GONZALES MALDONADO Femenino Cochabamba Plaza 14 de Septiembre, Acera Oeste N 238, Primer Piso, Oficina 1, Cochabamba, BOLIVIA Fax: +591 4 423 56 56, cjbsgn@supernet.com.bo Saturday, November 15, 2003 64 individuals US$ 817 100 working children at the Cochabamba General Cemetery 8

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

Overview This is the fourth consecutive year that this project has been carried out. The preparation for the 2003 project began by implementing the first phase, which includes a four-month medical check-up for the working children. It included gathering 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.

Results The information that the nurses and interns gathered using the data cards was tabulated and yielded the following results: • 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 importance of receiving all the booster shots for definitive protection against tetanus (a total of five shots should be received).

Recommendations This program should continue working in coordination with interns and nurses, to obtain the supplies (tongue depressors, 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 commitments to help implement this program in 2004, we recommend that it be included in the plan of action as a longterm program and that it be shared with other, local and national organizations. We also recommend that our sister local chapter in Venezuela implement this program.

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Youth in Action National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Colombia Camilo Alberto CORREA FIGUEROA JCI Bogota Calle 46 No. 19-23, Bogota D.C., Colombia Telephone: +57 1 320 26 23, Fax: +57 1 320 26 23 sedenacional@jcicolombia.org January 2003 20 US$ 575,831 Young people within the system of beneficiaries with basic needs unmet 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 courses 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.

Overview JCI Bogota arranged the strategic alliance between the Colsubsidio family benefits fund and our national organization, for the purpose of establishing a legal entity called the Colsubsidio-JCI Colombia Temporary Union (Unión Temporal Colsubsidio-Cámara Junior de Colombia). Its purpose is to invite proposals and implement job training courses in 5 trades and a total of 5 contracts were awarded, to benefit 840 young people. The courses are six hours 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 the following 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 transportation fare and meal subsidies for daily attendance, accident insurance coverage and study certificates. The program was 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.

Results Beneficiaries are more responsible towards themselves and in their actions. This is reflected in the fact that 91% of the beneficiaries completed the entire training process and 40% of the young people obtained employment. Young people take charge of their personal processes and project a positive image. This is evident in the design of their life projects with short, medium and longterm goals. Important strategic alliances established to support the different activities and events of JCI Bogota, through the relations created with the companies supporting the program. The members of the Organization have the ideal conditions to develop the different fields of opportunities the Organization offers.

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

Second annual debate tournament in high schools National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors:

JCI Turkey Hakan KORKMAZ JCI Bursa Korkmaz Mobilya San.Tic.Ltd.Sti. Asarcikli CD No. 104, Eskisehir, Turkey Telephone: +90 532 2931 396, Fax: +90 222 231 39 87 sumer.tomek@te-ta.com, www.jcturkey.org 1 day - May 8, 2004 15 US$ 2,700 High school students -

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 expression 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.

Overview The debating tournament encouraged youth to show their abilities. Moreover, educators and parents observed areas 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 end of 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 Anadolu Ýletiþim 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.

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

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Young Elector Citizen National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Jeune Chambre Econ. Francaise (JCI France) Marie-Hélène OUDIN Antibes Sophia Antipolis 9-11 Rue Alasseur, Paris 75015, France Telephone: 33-1-53-58-52-50, jcef@jcef.asso.fr http://www.jcef.asso.fr 3 months (January-March 2004) 8 EUR 200 The French citizens and young French people Novotel Sophia;Tomorrow Incentives

Objective To promote voting participation for the Provence Alpes Cote d Azur (PACA) regional elections, the European elections and the 'consulaires' elections. This action was decided in reaction to a very low participation lasting the April 2002 French elections which was reflected an alarming disinterest and all it's implications by voters, particularly among the youngsters.

Overview The two local organizations, Antibes Sophia Antipolis and Pays Niçois have created and edited a Citizenship Charter. 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 consideration 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 promote voting by taking along one or two persons to the voting offices. Various press articles support the action at local and regional levels.

Results The Citizenship Charter was signed by members, postulants and senators from the local organizations 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 station, were present to cover this event and various newspapers have been published during the days following D-day. On the election days (March 21st and 28th) these members, postulants and senators have followed their respective engagement by voting as well as taking along one person to the voting offices. This action has been adopted by the 18 Local Organizations which constitute the PACA region. Each local organization has organized a specific event either at the local or county level to sign the Citizenship Charter, inform the media as well as organize debates and/or other events to support voting.

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

Processing Used Industrial Water National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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La Jeune Chambre Economique de Tunisie (JCI Tunisia) Kamel BRIGUI Zarzouna jcetsecgen@voila.fr, www.jcet.org.tn 1 day Commission 3,000 Tunisian Dinars Manufacturers - Environment Protection Operators Tunisian Company of Refining Industry (STIR) + FUBA Tunisia

Objective Inform participants; promote awareness and responsibility towards environmental problems due to the Bizerte Lake contamination with industrial hydrogenous waste, and the economic and consequences of environmental contamination.

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

Having assessed this situation of environmental stress, our Local Organization felt compelled to organize a seminar called "Processing Used Industrial Water." For this seminar, we invited regional manufacturers, environmental 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 cooperation 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.

Recommendations Following 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 water processing.

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Creating Better Leaders to Create Better Societies National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Venezuela Alex VILORIA Zulia Av. 15-0 Urb. El Naranjal, Maracaibo Estado Zulia, Venezuela Telephone: 261 757 17 67, www.camarajuniordevenezuela.org, secretario@camarajuniordevenezuela.org From 3 to 6 months Mariedith Gonzalez, Argenis Angulo and Fernando Bastidas US$ 5,000 Citizens in the community, political leaders, JCI members 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 present 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 candidates for Mayor of Maracaibo and Governor of Zulia State, and provide citizens information about each candidate'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.

Accomplishments The quality of political processes improved.

Testimonials I 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 better societies are created by better leaders. We are contributing directly to meet the demand for better leaders.

- Yazmin Elejalde

Peace And Our Future National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Peace And Our Future Hakan KORKMAZ JCI Izmir Cumhuriyet Bul. Bulvar Ishai No:109 Kat:3/302 Pasaport - Izmir - Turkey www.jcizmir.org.tr 2 days Seda Akman (project director), Kutlu Yildirim, Alp Limoncuoglu, G端lsah Limoncuoglu, Kilinc Erdemir, Serkan Ozizmir, Tibet Arbak US$ 750 Children & the community of Izmir Saint-Gobain Weber Markem Yap? Kimyasallar? San. ve Tic. A.S.

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

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

Actions Taken Early in the year, the project team contacted the Municipality of Izmir, explaning the project and asking for a suitable spot in the city center for children to use. The municipality supported the project right from the beginning and allocated a wall to be painted, in the city center.

Saint-Gobain Weber Markem agreed to offer sponsorship for the paints to be used, and two university students from Ninth September University, Department of Fine Arts voluntarily assisted the children in outlining the figures.

Results The children who participated in the project had a very memorable experience.

Accomplishments The project was mentioned and emphasized by the media.

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

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Venezuela Alex VILORIA Zulia Av. 15-0 Urb. El Naranjal, Maracaibo Estado Zulia, Venezuela Telephone: 261 757 17 67, www.camarajuniordevenezuela.org, secretario@camarajuniordevenezuela.org Six months Argenis Angulo, who organized the project based on an idea from JCI Senator Hugo Marichales US$ 2,000 Children with AIDS and their families, and INOCENS (an Association for Mothers and Children with AIDS) Some Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local Members

Overview During 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 Testimonials It was a very exciting experience for me, as project leader, to learn by doing and achieving, while contributing to a 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

Individual Although all of the Areas are oriented towards developing the potential and skills of the individual member, the Individual Area of Opportunity devotes special attention to preparing young leaders. In a rapidly changing world, those who expect to succeed professionally and personally must be avid and continuous learners, constantly striving to develop their own talents, and adapting these talents to their circumstances. In grooming tomorrow's leaders, JCI is cultivating responsible, versatile, skilled young adults with the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in any arena.

This is accomplished by offering a diverse range of activities designed to enhance the individual's potential. A wide array of training seminars, from Personal Dynamics and Effective Speaking to Team Building and Debating Skills are offered through chapters worldwide. More experienced members who wish to conduct seminars themselves may enroll in JCI's PRIME and EXCEL courses for aspiring and advanced trainers. JCI also offers opportunities for development at national conventions, Area Conferences, and World Congress, where world-class trainers lead engaging sessions on important contemporary themes.

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

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Always Ambitious National Organization: 2004 National President: : Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

Sponsors: Office

Jeune Chambre Economique de Tunisie (JCI Tunisia) Kamel BRIGUI Jeune Chambre Economique de Hammamet (JCI Hammamet) jcetsecgen@voila.fr, www.jcet.org.tn A Continuing Education Program US$ 15,000 ALL the Hammamet Local Members The Local Organization's official sponsors: Group des Orangers, National of Tourism

Objective Training of leaders to promote the organization and ensure its future.

Overview The Hammamet local organization has implemented an individual development 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 in the 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 A local 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.

Individual Development Training Program National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Korea Sang-yong PARK 228-2, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-ku, Seoul 133-847, Korea Telephone: 82-2-2244-9521, Fax: 82-2-2245-5883 Feb. 28, 2004 - Dec.11, 2004 Choi, Jang-hee, VP for Training US$ 23,000 JCI Korea members JCI Korea

Objective • Supporting JCI members who will be the future leaders of Korea, KJCI Training Institute developed new and current 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 ability, becoming the elected leaders of each chapter.

Overview The program provides JCI members with a valuable opportunity to develop individual abilities, simultaneously enhancing 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 JCI as newly elected National Assemblymen. This indicated that the leadership skills they had learned from JCI certainly contributed 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 international awards at the area conferences and world congresses.

Recommendations Membership 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 them to do smoothly. As a result of that, KJCI Spouses' Club was formed. In addition, JCI Korea operates Youth JCI in various universities and even high schools by sponsoring operational funding. This assists JCI's efforts to attract the youth as future prospective members. This came out of the need arisen from the strong training program JCI Korea conducts. Building strong membership quality and base through strong and effective training is what JCI Korea is striving for.

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

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Chapter Development Program National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Australia Magdalini GEORGOPOULOS Antibes Sophia Antipolis 36 Sackville Street, Montmorency Victoria 3094, Australia Telephone: +61 3 9439 0741, Fax: +61 3 9431 6295 harri@gravity.net.au, www.jcaustralia.org 12 months and ongoing 50 plus US$ 61,650 The members of JCI Australia and the community as a whole JCI Australia

Objective • Stop membership decline.

• Facilitate growth within existing Local Organizations.

• Establish new Local Organizations.

• Create a support system for Local Organizations.

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

It aids in the development of individuals through an increase in membership and, hence, an increase in the activities and programs that the organization is able to offer to individuals. Most importantly, through increasing membership, 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.

Training Programmes for JCI & Non - JCI Members National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI India Rajesh CHANDAK Ami Kalash, Ami Complex, 2nd Floor, Borivali, Maharashtra 4000 103, India Telephone: 91 22 891 2354/3355, Fax: 91 22 891 0807 ijcns@vsnl.com, www.indianjaycees.ort January 1, 2003, to March 31, 2004.

Committee The members and the community 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. Overview A Training plan of action has been envisaged at the National level, With a set objective of developing personal and leadership abilities among members of our local chapters. A National Trainers Meeting was organized wherein the strategy to implement the Training Area Plan of Action was designed. The plan recommended . programs such as NALANDA, VEDA, ABLE, NTTTS, PRIME, ZTWS, Speech Craft, Chairman and Parliamentarian (CAP), Presidential Academy, and Leadership 21st Century, to name a few. At the National level, coordinators were appointed for each program 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.

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

Recommendations The 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 provide them training opportunities with other National Organizations.

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

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Orientation National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (JCI Japan) Hirokazu KOMETANI JCI Yokohama 2-14-3, Hirakawa-cho, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan Telephone: 81 3 3234 5604, Fax: 81 3 3265 2408 / 3234 7183 secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp January, 2003, through December, 2003.

72 US$ 5,221 JCI Yokohama and its citizens.

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.

Overview JCI Yokohama wishes to increase membership and train the members in ways that contribute to the growth of the regional 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.

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

LD 2003 National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Hong Kong Frank PAK JCI City 21/F Seaview Commercial Building, 21-24, Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan Hong Kong, Hongkong Telephone: 852 2543 8913, Fax: 852 2543 6271, info@jcihk.org, www.jcihk.org June 12, 2003 - July 6, 2003 5 US$ 3,023 SME Executives -

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 Overview City 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 organized many activities to upgrade the competitive edge of SME in HK. To reinforce the government policy, City Super Training 2003 was held to upgrade the Leadership and Management skills for SME executives by using the best methodology in the world: NLP. The project consists of a seminar, a forum and an overnight camp. A total over 300 people participated in this project. The project was very successful and promoted the image of JCI Hong Kong to all 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 Recommendations To continue the working relationship between JCI Hong Kong and the Trade and Industry Department as this is an excellent way to enhance the SME executives' leadership and management quality, and it stimulates the heart of the 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: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Canada Ralph MACHON 14 Bruce Farm Drive, Toronto Ontario M2H 1G3, Canada Telephone: +1 416 226 9756, Fax: +1 416 221 9926 administrator@canadianjrchamber.ca, www.canadianjrchamber.ca Feb 1, 2003 - Jan 31, 2004 $6,000 CDN NOM/local organization/ Individual Members Staples Business Depot

Objective The 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.

Overview The purpose of the LOTS weekend is to provide newly elected Executive Board members with a better understanding 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 management training course provided by the CJCI to all chapters across Canada. Incoming Chapter Executive Board Members are invited to attend and expand their knowledge of JCI and develop various skills surrounding Chapter Business Plans (CBP), Project Business Plans (PBP) and other aspects of chapter management. This year there will be a special focus on Growth and Development and, as in previous years, there will be "breakout sessions" for individual 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 foundation of 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 executives in the region. As with all JCI events, we are here to have fun and improve our abilities.

Actions Taken Development of a comprehensive 14 hour training course including: • Participant materials, binder and handouts • Facilitator materials • Audio/Visual Presentation • Rollout-Manual and Promotional pieces • Evaluations Results The 2004 JCI Canada LOTS course was conducted in four regions across Canada with participation by over 140 newly elected local Executive Board Members. The course is also in such a format that enhancements for future years can be made without the extensive time that was required last year. Evaluation results were extremely positive with many participants considering the weekend to be a worthwhile investment of their time, money and energy.

Recommendations The LOTS program should be enhanced for 2005 to include many of the recommendations in the post-mortem.

Best Training Program National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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Ecuador Junior Chamber Fernando CEVALLOS JCI Urdesa 18 de Septiembre 413 y Amazonas, Quito Pichincha, Ecuador Telephone: +593 2 248 41 75, Fax: +593 2 256 43 01 fernandocevallos2004@yahoo.com, www.camarajuniordelecuador.org From January 30, 2003, through December 31, 2003.

US$ 12,690 Members of the local organization and the community -

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.

Overview Personal and JCI development of all the members of the JCI Urdesa, Guayaquil, along with members of the community who desire to join this training project To accomplish this purpose, this program was undertaken in 2 phases: The first semester concentrated on personal development, to lay the groundwork for the second semester, which developed the JCI aspect. The overall purpose was 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 development, 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 undertaken 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: 2004 National President: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Norway Kjersti BERGSAKER-ASPOY A. Grimdalens Vei 6d, Sandnes Rogaland N-4317, Norway Telephone: +47 901 19 207, Therese Sandnes: +47 976 54 912 president@jcn.no, www.jcn.no 12 months, ongoing towards year 2010 15 in total in the project group – all LOMs represented.

NOK 40,000 covered by cooperation partners Political and business scene in Norway as well as JCI members.

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

Objective Through Leader2010 we aim to map out a scenario of future key issues in leadership. By doing so, we seek to fill a 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 the demands to a future leader.

Overview Through Leader 2010, JCI Norway aims to map out a scenario of future key leadership issues. By doing so, it seeks to fill a gap between the top leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow, creating a common ground to share ideas. Furthermore, this project will ensure that JCI Norway's individual development programs meet the demands of future leaders. JCI Norway invites 40 representatives from the private, public and political sectors in Norway for a full-day round-table discussion. The agenda is to create a neutral forum for participants to discuss future leadership challenges related to a topic assigned to each year: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004:

"Ethics and Leadership," "Border-Breaking Leadership," "Complexity and Leadership," "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.

Results A 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 discussions become 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 includes the future and young leaders in its agenda. "We create tomorrow's leaders today," JCI Norway members say.

Recommendations JCI Norway invites more national organizations take part in the efforts to increase leadership awareness in Europe in 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 the same profile and theme, to truly have an impact. The results of these round table conferences, when compared across national borders, would have outstanding results.

Training and Development EJCC National Organization: 2004 National President: Local Organization: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Scotland Scott JOHNSTON JCI Edinburgh 24 Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2BS, Scotland Telephone: +44 1563 572255, Fax: +44 1563 572266 info@jcscotland.org.uk, www.jcscotland.org.uk 1 year 2 Local and prospective members and the community.

The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa

Objective To 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. Recommendations Anyone 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 promotion of each event could be communicated to the local and national training managers. Members should be encouraged to 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: 2004 National President: Address: Contact Information: Duration: Staff: Budget: Who benefited?

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JCI Turkey Hakan KORKMAZ Cumhuriyet Bul. Bulvar Ishani No:109 Kat:3/302 Pasaport - Izmir - Turkey www.jcizmir.org.tr 1 year 14 see below JC members and society 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 development opportunities.

• Create a systematically working team giving priority to institutionalization Overview What we had in mind before we started: We We We We

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

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

Actions Taken RAINBOW training team idea was first put forward by Pinar Ozer, LOM VP Individual Development, in 2001 and the 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 sharing and lastly provided them to give support to the projects 1995 JC Turkey President Ali Akal, 2003 JCI Turkey Individual Development Vice President Hakan Korkmaz, 2003 President of Denizli Lom Erson Tokur and 2003 Denizli Lom Individual Development Vice President Ilhan Erdinc, Soren Ellegaard from Denmark Institute of Education gave trainings in the framework of RTT's training activities.

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

Accomplishments Referring to its achievements realized in 2003 , Rainbow Training Team will encourage its trainers to become a national and/ or an international trainers and will keep on acquiring new sponsors to JCI Izmir. Rainbow Training Team has taken up the principal of sharing rather than keeping with the counterparts in highest levels.

JCI spans the world Originally established as a local organization in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1910, JCI officially became an international organization in Mexico City in 1944, with eight affiliated countries. Today, JCI is proud to help young people achieve success around the world: Andorra Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bermuda Bolivia Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cameroun Canada Catalonia (Spain) Chile Colombia Côte D'Ivoire Cyprus Denmark Dominican Republic Dutch Caribbean Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Finland France Gabon Germany Greece Guatemala Guinea Haiti Honduras Hong Kong, China Hungary Iceland India

Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Macau, China

Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Niger Nigeria Norway Pacific Pakistan Panamá Paraguay Perú Philippines Poland Puerto Rico Romania Russia Rwanda Scotland Senegal Serbia and Montenegro Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka

Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Maurice Mexico Monaco Mongolia Namibia

Suriname Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Togo Tunisie Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States of America Venezuela West Indies Zambia Zimbabwe

Who are we?

JCI is a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs with approximately 200,000 active members and 1 million alumni.

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 and grow.

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 you would have thought possible as a business, social and political leader.

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

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