ISSUE 6: CELEBRATE
Congress News
CELEBRATE 100 Years of Impact. The 2014 JCI World Congress concluded with quite a celebration at the Farewell Ball in the Glass Hall of the Congress Center Leipzig. Decorated wall to wall with Christmas trees, sleighs and beautiful lights, more than 3000 delegates packed into the Hall to witness the passing of the Congress flag from Leipzig to Kanazawa, as well as the passing of the Presidential Chain from 2014 JCI President Shine Bhaskaran to 2015 JCI President Elect Ismail Haznedar. World Public Speaking Champion and JCI 100th Anniversary song competition winner Paul Akingbola of JCI Nigeria performed “It’s Time to Celebrate” live, followed by the popping of champagne and fireworks to official launch JCI’s yearlong celebration of impact. After an inspiring week, delegates returned home with new skills, innovative ideas to create impact in their communities and a renewed passion for positive change.
launch. The JCI 100th Anniversary Committee takes the stage for the official launch of the 100th Anniversary of the JCI Movement. Complete with champagne and party hats, the committee thanks delegates for their support this week and ignites the yearlong global celebration of impact. The 2014 JCI World Congress concludes with a gorgeous, holiday themed Farewell Ball. Delegates reflect on their experiences and rejoice in the spirit of freedom, passion and change that they will bring back home from Leipzig.