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Each day, JCI members around the world work to create positive change by providing sustainable solutions to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest challenges. United by the same mission and vision, each JCI member contributes their effort to sustain the JCI legacy. Make your mark in the JCI Legacy. Use this book to share your story of impact by filling in the sections marked with the pen icon.

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Contents Forewords

Mission, Vision, Values

Inspire Confidence

Unite Communities

Enhance Equal Opportunities

Establish Justice

Embrace Diversity

Create Sustainable Impact

The Beginning of a Movement

Expanding the JCI Movement

Collaborating for Impact

Commitment to World Peace

JCI in the New Millennium

The Beginning of a Movement

Expanding the Movement Across the World

Collaborating for Impact

Commitment to Everlasting World Peace

JCI in the New Millennium

Post 2015 and the Future of JCI

Post 2015 and the Future of JCI 34 Evolution of Corporate Identity

National Organizations

JCI Memorabilia

Fun Facts About JCI

100th Anniversary Donors

The Century Ahead

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JCI Mission, Vision and Values

JCI Today: Enhance Equal Opportunities

JCI Today: Create Sustainable Impact

JCI Today: Inspire Confidence

JCI Today: Unite Communities

JCI Today: Establish Justice

JCI Today: Embrace Diversity

JCI Memorabilia

25 Fun Facts about JCI

F o re w o rd s

Foreword from Taro Aso 1978 JCI Japan National President The 92 nd Prime Minister of Japan

I would like to offer the members of JCI (Junior Chamber International) my most profound congratulations on the occasion of the 100 th Anniversary of the JCI Movement and on having successfully achieved 100 years of impact. In my younger days, during my years as a member of JCI Japan, I engaged in many activities aimed at the realization of the lofty ideals of the JCI Movement. My actions, which arose from the Japanese spirit within my heart, were an expression of my deep conviction that Young People Can Change the World. When I later became 1978 National President of JCI Japan, I exerted myself as a leader in the strong belief that it is the power of youth that generates positive change in our world and transforms society. Even after graduating from JCI Japan, these words remained etched deeply in my heart. I eventually had the honor of serving my country as the 92 nd Prime Minister of Japan and I can confidently state that my many experiences as a Jaycee member proved extremely helpful to me during my years in office. The importance of these words, and especially the spirit that lies behind them, continues to resonate within me. This publication, A Legacy of Impact: 100 Years of the JCI Movement, includes many stories of the positive impact that the JCI Movement has had on the world over the last 100 years; and I would very much encourage everyone to read them carefully and learn from the great achievements of those in whose footsteps you will follow. I am certain that this publication will work wonders for the young active citizens who read it, and I am confident that it will inspire you to conduct projects that will transform your communities and eventually, even the entire world. In closing, I would like to once again congratulate you and express my admiration for each member of JCI and for their great efforts over the years, in creating such a huge impact on the world. There is truly no nobler path in life than the one which you, as members of this great organization, now follow. I sincerely hope that JCI continues to enjoy success and prosperity throughout the next 100 years and beyond of impact. Taro Aso 1978 JCI Japan President The 92 nd Prime Minister of Japan

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Foreword from Ismail Haznedar 2015 JCI President

For 100 years, young men and women have joined the JCI Movement; a movement that has touched millions of lives and transformed thousands of communities across the world. This movement was inspired by a simple idea. A simple idea, that by creating opportunities for young people to develop their skills, they would be empowered to create positive change in their communities. It is this simple idea that has sowed the seed of the global movement that we celebrate this year. Henry Giessenbier Jr., the founder of this movement, dreamed that from within the walls of the soul of this organization, a message would come forth that would stir the people toward the establishment of a permanent and everlasting world peace. Although we still have much work to do, we are 100 years closer to this dream. As we celebrate the anniversary of this organization, we are reminded that we must write our own lines in the history of a world that demands us to be actors and not spectators. Now, as we look back at our long 100-year history, we embrace the challenges of our time with the understanding that we have the opportunity to create the change that will propel us into the next century of impact. We need you to join JCI in appreciating the fact that young people still need to be engaged; they still need to be empowered in order to play a role in crafting sustainable long-term solutions to the challenges faced within our communities. Nothing is impossible when we put forth our efforts, creativity and passion and unite all sectors of society to create sustainable impact. When I see the change that has been created over the last century, I have confidence in JCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in determining and ensuring sustainable and peaceful communities around the world in the next 100 years and beyond.

Ismail Haznedar 2015 JCI President

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Congratulations to JCI and to global leaders! During a century, jaycees around the World have been leading the way to the Future. As leaders of today, we have the responsibility to define the next 100 years and more. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demonstrate that there are no limits to what we can achieve together and there is even greater potential in us when we do things together, the jaycee way. On behalf of JCI Finland, I want to congratulate all the members around the globe on our anniversary! It is time to celebrate effective and responsible leadership that creates sustainable impact! Johanna LundĂĄn National President 2015 JCI Finland 8

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

JCI Vision: To be the leading global network of young active citizens.

JCI Values: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life. That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations. That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise. That government should be of laws rather than of men. That earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great treasure lies in human personality. And that service to humanity is the best work of life.

Who We Are: JCI is a membership-based nonprofit organization of young active citizens ages 18 to 40 in nearly 120 countries who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities. Active citizens are individuals invested in the future of our world. They develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions and take action. JCI members are active citizens from all sectors of society. Business owners. Government officials. Doctors. Entrepreneurs. Teachers. Public officials. Social workers. Students. JCI members embrace new ideas, collaboration and diversity.

Congratulations to JCI on 100 years of action and impact! Together, we can inspire citizens to create and support positive change. Together, we can put children first.

To learn more, visit unicefusa.org/civil-society

Here’s to a century of service. At Kiwanis International, we know how great it feels to improve young lives and lift up communities. We also know the satisfaction of turning 100. As JCI’s partner, we’re pleased to help celebrate your decades of great work around the world and decades of great service yet to come. So here’s to the next century...and the future of a great new partnership.

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That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life

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Over its 100-year history, JCI has evolved into a unique organization that attracts, develops and empowers a unique kind of individual — the active citizen. These diverse individuals are united by their common courage to see the world not for what it is but for what it could be. JCI Local Organizations provide the grassroots platform to inspire confidence within the next generation of young leaders to achieve the dreams they have for their community. JCI recognizes that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders; JCI invests in these future leaders through enhancing the development of skills such as communication, project management, team building and leadership throughout the organization. Each year for the past 100 years, JCI organizations at the local, national and international level elect a new group of young people to lead their organization within their community and country. This one-year-to-lead philosophy inspires the confidence within young people to motivate action, make effective decisions and enable others to recognize their potential to create positive change. Young people have a unique role to play as leaders within their communities. Where traditional solutions to community challenges no longer suffice, today’s youth have the capacity and courage to contribute progressive ideas for our society’s most complex challenges. Every day, JCI members run projects

that advance development, ensure human dignity and overcome adversity to achieve sustainable impact. In Burkina Faso, young, unwed mothers are often abandoned by their families and ignored by society. JCI Burkina Faso collaborated with JCI Bern (Switzerland) to address this stigma that stripped young women of their dignity. Together they established a women’s community center that provides the tools and environment needed to restore these women’s self esteem and teaches skills to help them obtain a better future for their children. Today, the center provides educational programs, parenting workshops and medical treatment for mothers ages 11–18 and their children. The community center has helped hundreds of young mothers gain the skills and confidence needed to build a prosperous life for their families.

lives of over 15,000 and displaced more than 200,000 individuals. Recognized by their bright vests bearing their organization’s name, JCI Japan and its members were among the first to take action. Lead by JCI Sendai, the country mobilized their national network to establish a disaster relief center and coordinate transportation for the much needed medical resources and personnel. JCI’s global network of active citizens, united through JCI Operation Hope, helped raise funds, collect resources and support Japan during the rebuilding.

While JCI inspires young people to address their communities’ longstanding needs, the movement also builds the resilience for immediate action in the face of natural disasters through JCI Operation Hope.

Today, and over the last 100 years, JCI inspires the confidence within young people to take such action by giving them the opportunity to learn things they never imagined they would learn, connect them with people in countries they were unfamiliar with, and achieve dreams they never thought they could realize.

In 2011, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit the nation of Japan. The earthquake triggered a powerful tsunami that wiped out homes, took the

It is in the face of such disasters, distress and disregard for human dignity that JCI members go above and beyond to not only help their community but also those of their neighbors around the world.

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That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations Across nations’ borders, geographic dividing lines are drawn and redrawn as the decades pass; however, there lies an intersection of arts, science and commerce that knows no boundaries. The JCI Movement celebrates these crossroads of cultures at every event, project and meeting that has taken place over the organization’s 100-year history. JCI recognizes that while the borders of nations may transform and the hands that control them may change, it is humanity’s search for dignity that unites us. JCI members unite communities of different backgrounds and beliefs each day to ensure human dignity for all. JCI Local Organizations collaborate across far distances of land and sea

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to impact the communities of their global neighbors. In 2007, through the JCI Twinning program, JCI Dominican Republic enlisted the support of JCI Taiwan to address the fact that 8% of newborns in the Dominican Republic are blinded by an eye disease known as Retinopathy. With the support of the International Cooperation and Development Fund, a team of 12 doctors, two nurses, one medical assistant and three JCI members from Taiwan were trained. One hundred JCI Dominican Republic members and volunteers welcomed those in need and provided mobile medical clinics, local expertise, prevention education and therapy to treat 1000 patients in 10 days.

Sharing tools, funds and knowledge across borders can lead to creative solutions to our most complex challenges. JCI demonstrates this idea everyday through the movement’s commitment to the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign, which distributes insecticidetreated bed nets and prevention education throughout Sub-Saharan Africa while also encouraging action by malaria advocacy. Since 2008, JCI organizations have coordinated documentary screenings, cross-country tours and other creative initiatives to raise over US $3 million and save nearly one million lives. Nearly all of JCI’s organizations have contributed to this campaign by raising funds, educating policy makers and working on the ground to implement this life-saving program. In 2005, a delegation from JCI Komaki (Japan) journeyed to Moshi, Tanzania to distribute insecticide-treated bed nets to 200 families. Young active citizens inspired by the movement’s legacy of impact dare to travel to the other side of the world to help individuals they have never met and contribute to another community. They do this because they understand that it is through uniting communities of diverse backgrounds that a more peaceful world will follow.

Believing in the power of uniting communities has been essential especially during times of great migration when populations seek refuge from economic crisis, war and terrorism in new countries and communities. Since 1954, JCI has worked to assist refugees through JCI Operation Brotherhood; it was first initiated to support refugees fleeing war-torn Vietnam. JCI members carry on this tradition as whole communities uproot in search for opportunities in new regions of the world. JCI Malta has responded to the surge of African refugees joining their community through the creation of the “Ying Yang Refugee Integration Program.” Together with refugees and policy makers, they have worked to draft legislation that supports refugee communities, coordinates educational workshops and provides a platform to exchange cultures with their new neighbors.

Has your organization created impact by uniting with another JCI organization? If so, which organization and what projects have you collaborated on?

Over the course of the last century, the JCI Movement has brought together young people whose countries are at war and who hold conflicting beliefs. Despite these differences, JCI’s young active citizens recognize that acknowledging and embracing humanity’s different races, colors and creeds will unite the world in everlasting peace.

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That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise The founder of the organization embarked on what has become the JCI Movement with the simple notion that he, as a young citizen, did not have the ability to actively participate in community decision-making. It was a small idea that evolved into a movement that embraced providing equal access to all citizens within a community.

the years know that everyone has a stake in the future of their community, but many face barriers to opportunity. Those who are different can be isolated and stigmatized. Knowing that people create these barriers also means that people have the power to create solutions to breaking these barriers down.

The millions of active citizens who have been a part of the JCI Movement over

JCI Metz (France) members embarked on a mission to redraw the lines

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dividing people and their capabilities based on gender with their project â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Jobs without Stereotypes.â&#x20AC;? Through this project, they reduced gender stereotyping by providing young men and women internships in career fields that society typically associates with only one gender. Young women took on jobs typically associated with men like serving in the armed forces or in a manufacturing factory, while young men practiced trades traditionally classified

for women such as cosmetology and nursing. The diversification of girls and boys’ educational paths expanded their vision for the future where their career options aren’t limited by gender and where each girl and boy holds an equal chance for achieving their dreams. When individuals can pursue their dreams to the fullest, they have the opportunity to achieve economic justice and are also free to creatively engage in the fields of culture, intellect and character. However, billions of people are born into a life of poverty where they not only lack that freedom but also lack basic human rights such as education. JCI members believe that a person’s position at birth should not define their future but instead their perseverance can build the future they envision. In that spirit, JCI Sri Lanka launched “Teach for Sri Lanka” in 2011 to address the inadequate quality of education plaguing over 15,000 children who are orphaned or belong to low-income

families. The project enabled university students and young professionals to work as part-time teachers and provide these children with additional educational assistance they needed beyond the classroom. The project empowered the children, increased their knowledge and grew their chance of achieving their aspirations. It is the constructs of society that allow for populations to be marginalized, limit people’s ability to reach their capacity and diminish opportunities for some to contribute to the well-being of their community. Therefore, it is necessary

for citizens to unite and work together to provide a platform that provides all individuals with equal access to opportunities. Today, stigmas and stereotypes follow certain populations and often reduce their opportunities for employment. This is true for the nine million people incarcerated in prisons worldwide upon their reintegration into society. JCI Bandung (Indonesia) recognized the need to support such groups and therefore aimed to enhance the opportunities available to the female inmates of Sukamiskin Penitentiary. Their project, “JCI Female Inmatepreneurs,” empowered the incarcerated women by teaching them skills that have economic and social value. The women created garments and accessories that helped earn them an income while still in the prison and also provided them with employable skills and financial footing to support them upon their reintegration into society. The program fostered confidence among the women and

also demonstrated to the community that despite a person’s time in prison, they are still human beings that can contribute to the economy and should be given equal opportunity to prosper. In societies that have prospered the most, individuals have been free to pursue their dreams and achieve their greatest potential. Since 1915, the JCI Movement has touched lives and transformed communities creating an environment in which each individual, no matter their character, culture or class, has the opportunity to reach their greatest potential.

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That government should be of laws rather than of men To be human is to be special. All humans are born with inherent dignity, basic rights and individual equality. Protecting inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of citizens across the globe is what forms the foundation of freedom, justice and world peace. The JCI Movement evolved alongside two world wars when citizens and soldiers alike battled for freedom, justice and peace. Throughout the years, the organization has played a key role in establishing justice, rule of law and democratic practices in countries from Japan, to Algeria to Trinidad and Tobago; today, JCI continues to create an environment where citizens are not only equal before the law, but as active participants in determining it. In a free society in which all individuals are equal, it truly is the individuals who hold the final authority. Therefore, people must be informed of their decision-making power and, equally as important, given the platform to exercise it. JCI Bamako Elite (Mali) sought to achieve social stability following a period of conflict. For the project “Je Suis Mali,” young active citizens educated fellow Malians to recognize and accept their civic responsibility to vote in elections, stay informed of decisions and join the reconciliation process. Through voter training courses, JCI Bamako Elite lead 30 more JCI Local Organizations in creating the largest caravan of peace 18

and reconciliation awareness that Mali’s elections have ever seen. The 2013 election saw voter participation rise from 20% to 48%, contributing to the return of democracy within the country. While a founding principle of democratic nations is that government should be of laws and not of men, it is individuals who ultimately walk the narrow line between the dangers of abuse and weak leadership. Therefore it is up to citizens to ensure accountability, transparency and justice by those that have been elected to represent them. Members of JCI Brazil take this task seriously, as corruption has proved to be a pervasive social problem for the country. The members of JCI Xanxere (Brazil) targeted youth in order to combat corruption by conducting educational lectures and organizing a permanent corruption forum to hold city officials accountable. The lectures focused on how regular citizens could combat corruption as a part of their daily routine. Young citizens were educated about the prevalence of corruption and many were engaged to be part

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of a forum to assist drafting just laws and ensuring equality. The rule of law, despite its name, can be challenging for individuals to follow. Some struggle to understand the law, others feel the law should be suspended in time of crisis, and many believe some laws are unjust or discriminatory. When laws are unjust, it falls on the citizens to stand up and establish justice. JCI Tunisia accepted this challenge following the 2010 Arab Spring, which resulted in the need for a new government and constitution.

Just laws are the foundation to a just society, and just societies provide all citizens the equal opportunity to contribute their talents and voices. Each and every day, JCI members around the world take action to guarantee human dignity for all, contributing to an everlasting world peace.

The organization conducted constructive dialogue with young Tunisians to gain their input on the draft constitution and learn about their expectations for the future. They organized seminars and workshops on corruption, civic participation and humansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; inalienable rights in order to reinforce the freedoms that had been missing from their country. Today, JCI Tunisia continues to support the establishment of justice within their society and ensure the essential safeguards of the rule of law. 19

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One’s personality is the essence of their character and distinguishes individuals from others. Each person’s unique nature is what makes human personality earth’s greatest treasure. The key to accessing humanity’s greatest reward is to embrace diversity. Diversity is not only a core value celebrated by the JCI Movement, but a founding principle of the organization, evident in the practices and procedures still used today. Young active citizens inspired by JCI’s diversity believe that their lives are enhanced when they understand and appreciate the variety of cultures, beliefs and world views. JCI international events allow members to share their impact and celebrate their diversity. Each year the location of these events changes allowing members to embrace new cultures, languages and customs: from learning how to meringue in Brazil, to planting trees in the German countryside, to participating in Japan’s sacred traditions, JCI international events open the minds of participants and encourage them to see the world from a new perspective. At these gatherings, active citizens who are diverse in age, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, profession, ethnicity, ability, and gender, share their differences and explore how diversity can bridge the gap to ensure human dignity for all.

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That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality What other countries or cultures have you been able to visit or connect with as a JCI member?

One such annual event is the JCI Academy, which brings together nearly 150 young aspiring leaders from around the globe to discover why leaders and the community’s they serve should embrace diversity. Through interactive learning seminars and cultural immersion, participants discover how recognizing our similarities and appreciating our differences able us to overcome prejudice and pave the way for a more peaceful and productive world.

partnership agreement, contributing to an everlasting peace in Côte d’Ivoire.

Following a ten-year military and ethnic crisis, young leaders of JCI Abidjan Ivoire (Côte d’Ivoire) initiated “Embassies Day” to contribute to their countries process of reconciliation by promoting cultural diversity and social cohesion to strengthen the unity and peace among communities within their country. The program united community members and national embassies, and allowed all voices to be heard, to form an understanding and

When community leaders and the communities they serve embrace diversity, societal stigmas and barriers are diminished for the under-served populations who are perceived as different and less valuable. The negative impact that stigmas have on people’s lives is clear when examining the world’s largest minority; the one billion individuals worldwide who have a physical, sensory or cognitive disability are routinely discriminated against.

Through its diverse membership, cultural events and passion for positive change, JCI has evolved from a local civic organization into a multicultural global movement, over its 100-year history. This movement has empowered individuals to grow into leaders within their community and country as well as into individuals who value diversity and respect human worth.

JCI members have worked to transform disability into ability throughout its rich history of impact. JCI Barbados (West Indies) carries on this convention with their initiative, “Special Day for Special Children.” This project embraces the differently-abled youth of Barbados by demonstrating and appreciating the diverse personalities and abilities of the children. The initiative raises awareness and validates how individuals must socially enable the disabled and provide them the opportunity to contribute to the diversity and wealth of the community. Diversity encompasses the infinite range of individuals’ unique attributes and experiences. When we embrace diversity, we give value to the differences that separate us and respect the human worth that unites us, creating a more unified and peaceful world.

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And that service to humanity is the best work of life Over the last 100 years, millions of young people from all over the world have dedicated five, ten and even 20 years of their energy and resources as a community volunteer through the JCI Movement. Each of these active citizens are united by the common belief that service to humanity is the best work of life. These young active citizens believe that acting with conviction to ensure the sustainability of their community and endurance of humanity brings purpose and lasting value to their lives.

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It was with this same conviction that members of JCI San Cristobal (Mexico) transformed a small, neighboring indigenous community of 100 inhabitants who faced health, education and economic struggles regularly. Motivated by their passion to improve the well-being of their neighbors, they began by collecting school supplies, enhancing the size of the local school and improving its structural conditions, including better sanitation amenities. In addition, they also constructed a community garden featuring an irrigation system to help meet the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nutritional needs.

Share the most impactful project you have participated in as a JCI member.

As the citizens of this community became revitalized, the members of JCI San Cristobal became empowered to do more. They worked with the community members to expand their agricultural output in order to sell the produce at the city’s market, granting them economic and financial stability. Their success story inspired local government to fix the unpaved road, reducing the citizens commute connecting their community to the city from one hour to a short 20-minute drive. The threeyear project educated and empowered the local community to become economically independent, providing them a sustainable future. Such a stable future must be built by meeting the present needs without compromising opportunities for generations to come. Each and every day, young active citizens create innovative ideas that positively move the world forward. The JCI Movement, which itself has endured for a century, challenges each new generation to leave the world a better place than when they found it. Active citizens of JCI GO Koda (Estonia) accepted this challenge to advance their community after recognizing they must not rely on others, but take on the responsibility to sustain their community and its resources. The organization’s “Garbage Wolf and Super Rabbit” TV Puppet Show utilized educational shows, live performances and digital resources to teach children and their families about the importance of environmental sustainability. The nationwide program has reached hundreds of thousands of children and their families while transforming and sustaining their country and their world. Just as the future is built one decision at a time, so is the power to create positive change. JCI members choose to make helping others not only a habit, but a lifestyle. They choose to live a life that grows richer, deeper and fuller through every contribution to creating positive change. The choice of one’s life work is one of the most important decisions an individual will make. It is the JCI member who chooses to live their life through service and creating global sustainable impact.

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The JCI Movement began in 1915 by one man, with one vision that included igniting a movement that worked toward the establishment of a permanent and everlasting world peace. Founder Henry Giessenbier Jr. lived during a time of growth and expansion where only ninepercent of youth nationally were provided with the opportunity to graduate from secondary school. After leaving school at the young age of 12 years old, Giessenbier himself experienced and witnessed the need for youth to develop their skills as leaders in order to address the civic challenges of their time and to reach their greatest potential. On October 13, 1915, the first Local Organization was founded when 32 men joined together to form the Young Men’s Progressive Association (YMPCA) at the Mission Inn located in their hometown of St. Louis, USA led by Giessenbier, Andy Mungenast and John H. Armbruster. The YMPCA sought to offer young men the unique opportunity to take action as active citizens by sharing their voice and engaging with community members and officials to address the community challenges by creating sustainable solutions. Within the first five months of its existence, the organization grew from 32 to 750 members. Through the organization, members took action revitalizing their city through initiatives which included developing parks, improving housing, working toward

building better schools and drafting sanitation regulations. YMPCA members received acknowledgment as young active citizens from the broader community, however on November 30, 1915 official recognition of the organization was granted after enrolling as a member of the Mayor’s Conference of Civic Organizations. One year later, the YMPCA became known as the Junior Citizens and soon the Junior Chamber of Commerce, after official affiliation with the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce.

his expressed goals for the organization:

As young people worked to improve the St. Louis community, they could not ignore the need for similar actions to take place across the nation. During World War I, St. Louis members enthusiastically spread the mission of the movement, and as a result the interest on how to form similar groups came from across the country. In response, in October of 1919, the St. Louis Junior Chamber of Commerce sent caucus invitations to like-minded organizations throughout the United States to join in the expansion of the movement. It was on January 21, 1920, with 30 cities present, that the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce (USJCC) was born.

Following the national expansion, nationally endorsed programs began to develop which multiplied the organization’s impact. In 1926, after commercial aviation pioneer Charles A. Lindbergh became a member, the USJCC pursued to expand aviation throughout the United States by working to establish and promote airport construction, encourage air mail usage and mark towns for easy identification from the air. The same year, the GetOut-The-Vote campaign was initiated in which the USJCC became the first national organization to conduct a systematic campaign to educate active citizens of their civic duty to vote. As a result, 12 million more individuals voted in the 1928 election than in 1924.

In June of the same year, with 41 cities present, the USJCC held their first official convention where they not only adopted their first constitution but also elected their first President Henry Giessenbier Jr. Giessenbier closed the ceremony with

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“We have definitely launched a great institution into the world of progress. Let us hope that from this institution will emerge citizens of loftier ideals, higher privileges, greater opportunities, purer patriotism, broader ideas of service and greater capacity for happiness.”

The organization demonstrated it’s ability to create positive change in communities across the United States, however, its impact was destined to expand beyond all borders.

Born June 26, 1892, Henry Giessenbier Jr., a gentle-natured boy, grew up in a middle-income household in St. Louis, USA. Like many young men of his time, he never finished high school and started work at the age of 13 as a photography assistant. In 1909, Giessenbier entered the field of banking, which would soon become his career path in life. However, it was his ability to organize and lead others around a common purpose that would prove to be his life’s passion. At the age of 18, Giessenbier formed the Herculaneum Dance Club, a social outlet for the

community’s youth. Unknown at the time, Giessenbier was laying the foundation for what would become a global movement. It was Giessenbier’s dedication to serve others that made him unswerving in his commitment to the St. Louis Junior Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to empower young people to build a better community. It is that same dedication and vision that has inspired millions of young people worldwide to believe in the mission of the JCI Movement.

Henry Giessenbier Jr. as a child.

Henry Giessenbier Jr. and some of his associates, 1914.

Founder, Henry Giessenbier Jr.

The Mission Inn Restaurant, St. Louis, USA

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The historic first meeting at the Inter-American Congress in Mexico City, Mexico where Junior Chamber International was formed in 1944.

During the early 1940’s, World War II was on the mind of citizens across the globe and the 20 year-old organization would face the greatest challenges and growth of its time. In the months prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce became the first young men’s group to support the draft principal, with an astounding 85% of the organization’s membership enlisting in the military and on December 7, 1941, the United States officially entered the war. At this time, many national initiatives were introduced to meet the needs of citizens affected by the war. One of the largest initiatives helped veterans adjust to life after returning home. This program provided job assistance, skills

development training, housing and aid to disabled and hospitalized veterans. Other wartime projects included collecting scrap, selling war bonds and stamps, and conducting blood drives. Despite the ongoing war, international expansion was a main focus of the organization, as well as organizing a meeting to cement relations between the North and Central American organizations. On December 11, 1944, the Inter-American Congress was held in Mexico City. Representatives from the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama gathered to officially establish Henry Giessenbier’s 24-year-old civic association as an international organization, Junior

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Chamber International. In 1946, with their new international presence recognized, the first JCI World Congress took place in Panama City, and included the adoption of a provisional Constitution. It was the honorary work of the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce that influenced World War II veteran Artemio L. Vergel de Dios from Manila, Philippines to connect with JCI and initiate the first JCI Local Organization in Asia in 1948. The organizations rapid international growth demonstrated the desire to build peaceful relationships across all borders. The following years represented a time when the organization reconnected

to its roots. Written by C. William Brownfield, the JCI Creed, a six-line statement of the beliefs and principles of the JCI Movement, was officially adopted in 1951 uniting individual members across the world. Shortly after in 1952, the JCI Senate was established at the JCI Congress in Australia to honor the exemplary actions of outstanding members while also providing financial support and allowing members to stay connected with the organization throughout their lifetime.

“Every member is free to interpret the [JCI] Creed in the light of his own conscience.” —C. William Brownfield, Author of the JCI Creed

Above: United States Vice President Richard Nixon presents a charter to the Vietnam Jaycees in 1954. Left: A rare JCI Creed plaque without the "Faith in God" phrase later added in 1950.

When were your JCI National and Local Organizations affiliated? Were you one of the founding members? If so, what role did you play?

In 1954, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) granted JCI Special Consultative status, officially defining the supportive relationship between JCI and the United Nations. With the understanding that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations, a core value of the organization, JCI was the first international organization in the postwar world to recognize Japan as its own country. Moreover, American soldiers and JCI members who remained in Japan after the war helped rebuild the country and introduced the idea of democracy and parliamentary procedure. Further exemplifying the value of brotherhood, the first international campaign launched in 1954. Operation Brotherhood was developed through collaborating with the United Nations to support refugees fleeing communism in Vietnam. The campaign included large-scale fundraising efforts that raised US $1 million, assisted more than 730,000 individuals through health and wellness programs and created more than 350 community living spaces for refugees. It was during this time of global struggle that the organization’s value of brotherhood and acceptance truly shone bright, as the JCI Movement spread across borders and created impact in areas faced with severe challenges.

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JCI began to establish itself on the global stage as a valuable partner for international relief, community development and service initiatives. With the need to keep pace with rapidly transforming modes of transportation and communication, JCI sought partnerships and sponsorships to advance the JCI Mission and unite all sectors of society. Following the success of Operation Brotherhood, the United Nations requested that JCI members partner with the International Red Cross to support Hungarian refugees in Austria in 1957. The organizations worked together to develop settlement plans, finance medical services and provide other social amenities. At this time, JCI members realized the importance of finding sponsorships to support specific programs and initiatives versus organizational funding.

JCI members collaborated with Pan American Airlines during the 14 TH JCI World Congress.

JCI members collaborated to provide disadvantaged populations dental and primary medical care through the 1965 global campaign Project Concern.

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This method proved beneficial in 1961 when PepsiCo International collaborated with JCI as a sponsor for the JCI Community Development Program; this program provided Local Organizations with the tools needed to conduct projects in their communities and effectively evaluate their impact. Due to the success of this initiative, the program was permanently adopted in 1970 and PepsiCo International expanded their sponsorship, supporting the new Accent On Youth program to engage youth in community service and leadership training. Although international partners were prominent at this time, it was important for National Organizations to continue working together. In 1965, Project Concern was started to administer dental and primary care to underprivileged individuals in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Mexico and the Appalachian Mountains

On December 11 th throughout the 1990’s, JCI and its long-time partner the United Nations organized JCI Day at the UN to educate young people on global challenges and how their history of cooperation can inspire local collaborations.

in the United States. While the program grew internationally in 1965, it was initiated by JCI Hong Kong in 1962, spreading to other National Organizations before its international adoption. Through partnerships and funding, JCI was able to move the JCI World Headquarters from Oklahoma City to Coral Gables, USA in 1969; the same year as the 25th Anniversary of founding of the international organization. The larger building dedicated an entire floor to house a printing press that was used to print internal and external communications material. One of these publications was “JCI World,” a magazine that was distributed to nearly 400,000 members on a monthly basis in multiple languages. As more countries began to gain their independence, and JCI’s communication grew in prevalence, JCI rapidly expanded in Africa and Latin America. While citizens gained new freedoms, opportunities for women were also increasing. Throughout the 1970’s, membership growth among women soared and in 1971 the first female National President was elected in Nepal. JCI continued this trend of breaking social barriers in 1974 by establishing the first multiracial organization to receive governmental permission in South Africa.

Throughout the JCI Movement, the longstanding relationship with the UN has remained important to create everlasting world peace. In 1978, JCI President Carl Peterson met with the UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim who congratulated JCI by stating,

Describe a successful collaboration your JCI Organization had with another community stakeholder.

“I wish to take this opportunity to commend JCI for the outstanding contribution they have made to advance the goals of international understanding and cooperation. I know that we will be able to count on your continued support in the years ahead.”

1981 JCI President Gary Nagao visits with UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim at the United Nations to discuss the long-standing partnership between the two organizations.

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Starting in the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, organizational themes focused heavily on equality, internationalism and world peace in response to civil conflicts, assassination attempts and acts of terror as well as increasing global inflation and an oil and energy crisis. The JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) program was launched internationally in 1983 to recognize exceptional young active citizens and inspire the next generation of young leaders. Through this program, JCI has recognized individuals for their accomplishments in areas such as business, economic and entrepreneurial accomplishment, medical innovation and contributions to children, peace and human rights. Famous JCI TOYP honorees include martial artist and actor Jackie Chan, American aviator Jeana Yeager, politician and past Prime Minister of Finland Esko Aho and entrepreneur and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa.

Members of JCI Hong Kong established the first childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library in the 1955 and provided mobile libraries to the Social Welfare Office, giving thousands of children the chance to read and learn.

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Delegates of the 1982 JCI World Congress in Seoul, Korea were encouraged to skip a lunch for humanity in an effort to raise funds and support for disadvantaged populations on the North and South Korean border.

Maintaining the focus to develop leaders through cultural exchange and understanding, the JCI Academy was introduced in 1987 as an annual event to empower the future leaders of the organization by teaching them the skills in order to be exemplary active citizens. The following year, JCI made even bigger waves in the areas of leadership and equality with the election of the first female JCI World President, Jennifer C.W. Yu. This year also marked the first growth in membership in over a decade; this can be attributed to JCI’s first ever long-term development plan, which focused on specific targets and objectives to achieve long-term growth and expand communication.

support children. In the United States, a variety of projects were conducted to provide equal opportunities to disabled and senior citizens including the construction of senior housing facilities and lobbying for legislation mandating public accessibility for disabled persons.

Throughout the 1990’s, JCI members continued to focus their efforts on creating world peace and human rights, especially concerning children. JCI participated in drafting the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a list of 54 articles created by the UN General Assembly. JCI soon adopted this declaration that addressed basic human rights to which children everywhere are entitled, and a partnership with UNICEF was officially established, in line with JCI’s commitment to protect and

During this time, the advancement in internet technology, the newly developed JCI website and abundant international connections being made grew members’ interest in focusing on business, economic development and the idea of entrepreneurship as a means to advance the JCI Mission. Members started to use the organization as a platform to develop opportunities, network and share tools and knowledge.

To establish a mutual understanding and peaceful friendship among JCI Organizations, the JCI Twinning program was created to formally link two or more organizations to learn, exchange ideas, forge diverse connections and gain a unique perspective on the world as they participate in joint cross-cultural projects.

At the same time as the surge in business and entrepreneurial endeavors, toward the end of the 1990’s, JCI refocused once more on the principles of the JCI Creed. The importance of Local Organizations grew and more and more members created impact through grassroots initiatives and strongly emphasized the individual’s role in changing the world.

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To advance MDG #6, Combat Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases, JCI formalized a partnership with the UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign in 2008, which focused JCI members’ actions to raise global awareness, advocate for governmental funding and fundraise to support the fight against malaria through prevention. Supported by the dedication and coordinated efforts of JCI members around the world, malaria deaths among children have reduced by more than half.

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To increase the quantity of projects that result in sustainable solutions, the General Assembly of the 2010 JCI World Congress adopted the JCI Active Citizen Framework, a road map of actionable, results-driven steps to produce sustainable impact. The JCI Active Citizen Framework provides a road map to finding sustainable solutions to community challenges by guiding young community leaders through the process of analyzing community needs, collaborating with community stakeholders, formulating sustainable solutions and taking action to create impact.

for communities and ultimately create global impact. As the MDG target deadline of 2015 approached, JCI members were on the front lines to help develop the Global Goals for Sustainable Development, which were proposed, accepted and officially adopted as part of the new global development agenda during the UN Sustainable Development Summit in September of 2015. The Global Goals are 17 ambitious goals aimed at achieving three extraordinary tasks: end extreme poverty, fix climate change and fight inequality and injustice. This framework has been a guiding force behind grassroots projects around the world, resulting in sustainable solutions such as a medical camp in a Bangladesh slum for expectant mothers lacking prenatal resources, apprenticeships for unemployed youth in Europe and voter awareness campaigns across African nations. Designed to address all types of community challenges, the JCI Active Citizen Framework outlines a methodology for conducting grassroots projects that build sustainable solutions

How has your JCI organization used the JCI Active Citizen Framework to create impactful projects?

As JCI members embark on addressing this next set of global development goals, their dedication to serve their communities and the world as active citizens demonstrates the role of young people in the new millennium. As the movement continues into the next 100 years, the young leaders, innovators and positive change creators who call themselves active citizens will drive global sustainable impact in 2015 and beyond.

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As JCI celebrates the 100 th Anniversary of the JCI Movement, the moment has presented itself for the organization to reflect on the impact created over the last 100 years. At the start of the movement, Henry Giessenbier Jr. saw the need for the organization to grow from local to international status; therefore, as we move into the next 100 years and beyond, our focus must remain on the growth and prosperity of the organization, alongside the impact created through advancing the JCI Mission. By sharing the organization’s numerous stories of the lives touched and communities that have changed for the better, this centennial celebration

encourages JCI members to acknowledge today’s global challenges and strive to provide the solutions of tomorrow. As JCI propels into the post-2015 era, the need for creative and intuitive initiatives is critical. This mentality inspired JCI to launch the Global Youth Empowerment Fund. The fund aims to empower young people around the globe to impact their communities by investing in grassroots community projects. The fund, a partnership of JCI and the UN Millennium Campaign, will

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offer grants and training for youth-led projects that advance the Global Goals for Sustainable Development in local communities around the world using the JCI Active Citizen Framework.

“The most important thing this organization can do is to serve the country...to meet the conditions that are plaguing our nation and to attempt to do something about them.” —Andrew Mungenast on the JCI Movement

Active citizenship has been the driving force behind JCI since the beginning. Active citizens develop the skills, knowledge and understanding in order to make informed decisions to improve the quality of life within their communities. Guided by this shared passion to contribute to a better future, JCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group of young active citizens encourages one another to take responsibility and courageously tackle critical challenges of our time by finding targeted solutions that ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for not only the communities they live in, but also the world. Through the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiatives and philosophy, JCI will continue to discover and celebrate the unsung heroes of our time on its journey to be the organization that unites all sectors of society to create sustainable impact.

Which of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development are a priority for your organization and community? What plans do you have to advance these goals?

The Evolution of the JCI Logo and Corporate Identity

The purpose and long-term vision of the JCI Movement’s founder Henry Giessenbier Jr. have remained intact over through the last 100 years, yet the name, logo and brand has evolved over time, creating a history of its own.

Young Men’s Progressive Civic Association (YMPCA), 1915 Started on October 13, 1915 at the Mission Inn in St. Louis, United States of America, the Young Men’s Progressive Civic Association formed to provide an opportunity for young, active citizens to engage in community development and create positive change.

Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1917

Junior Citizens, 1916 On August 24, 1916, the organization’s name changed to Junior Citizens, as suggested by Clarence H. Howard, who was integral in developing and advancing the organization from its creation. This marked the first reference to the term “Jaycee,” formally seen as “J.C.”

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After officially affiliating with the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Citizens began referring to themselves as the Junior Chamber of Commerce. This major accomplishment occurred on April 11, 1917 after long negotiations. An office was established in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters and the first full-time employee was hired.

United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (USJCC), 1920 Once the movement spread across the country and a national organization was formalized, the organization’s name changed to the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. The shield symbol was originally used by the US Junior Chamber to represent “one who protects or defends.” As active citizens, JCI members were and are expected to protect and defend their communities and the world.

A New Logo for the New Millennium, 2003 Before 2003, each JCI National and Local Organization used a version of this mark with their organization name incorporated in their own way. At the time, there was an international concern that the organization was known by too many different names due to translations being made around the world.

Junior Chamber International (JCI), 1944 In 1944, at the first international conference held in Mexico City, the delegates adopted a new emblem, an adaptation of the USJCC seal. Originally, the USJCC Junior Chamber used a map of the United States inside the shield. When the organization became international, the map was replaced by the a globe symbol with the North Pole at its center. This is the same globe symbol used in the United Nations’ logo. As one of the first non-governmental organizations with Special Consultative Status in the UN, JCI was given permission at that time to use the UN symbol within our logo.

At the 2003 JCI World Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, the General Assembly approved to use and promote the organization under the name “JCI” instead of Junior Chamber International at the local, national and international levels. It was also decided to define JCI’s Corporate Identity, brand and trademarks and create a new logo to feature “JCI” outside of the shield for prominence. The current JCI logo was approved in 2003, along with the brand’s primary color of JCI aqua, which gives JCI a fresh feel while also reflecting the organization’s heritage.

J C I N a t i o n a l O r g a n i z a t i o n ‘ s T h ro u g h o u t T i m e

ALGERIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 2 – 2 0 1 4

BRAZIL A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 7 – P r e s e n t

ANDORRA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 7 – 2 0 0 5

BULGARIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 4 – P r e s e n t

ARGENTINA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 7 – P r e s e n t

B U R K I N A FA S O A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 6 / / 1 9 8 9 – P r e s e n t

ARMENIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 7 – 2 0 1 2

CAMBODIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 2 – P r e s e n t

AUSTRALIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 6 – P r e s e n t

CAMEROON A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 9 – P r e s e n t

AUSTRIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 9 – P r e s e n t

CANADA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 5 – P r e s e n t

AZERBAIJAN A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 2 – P r e s e n t

C ATA L O N I A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 7 – P r e s e n t

BAHAMAS A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 3 – 1 9 9 4

CENTRAFRIQUE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 7 – 2 0 0 3

BAHRAIN A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 5 – 1 9 8 6

CHAD A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 9 / / 2 0 0 9 – P r e s e n t

BANGLADESH A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 3 – P r e s e n t

CHILE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 9 – P r e s e n t

BELARUS A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 3 – 2 0 0 9

CHINA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 3 – 1 9 8 6

BELGIUM A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 7 – P r e s e n t

COLOMBIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 6 – P r e s e n t

BELIZE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 4 – 1 9 8 4

COMOROS A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 6 – P r e s e n t

BENIN A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 9 – P r e s e n t

CONGO A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 3 / / 2 0 0 7 – P r e s e n t

BERMUDA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 3 – 2 0 0 4

C O S TA R I C A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 4 – 2 0 1 2

BOLIVIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 8 – P r e s e n t

CÔTE D’IVOIRE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 3 – P r e s e n t

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 6 – 2 0 0 9

C R O AT I A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 5 – P r e s e n t

BOTSWANA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 8 – P r e s e n t

CYPRUS A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 6 – P r e s e n t

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CZECH REPUBLIC A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 3 – P r e s e n t

GREECE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 5 – P r e s e n t

DEMOCRAT I C RE PUBLI C OF CO N G O A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 2 – P r e s e n t

G U AT E M A L A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 7 – 2 0 1 2

DENMARK A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 9 – P r e s e n t

GUINEA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 4 / / 2 0 0 4 – P r e s e n t

DJIBOUTI A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 3 – P r e s e n t DOMINICAN REPUBLIC A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 3 – P r e s e n t

HAITI A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 4 / / 2 0 0 7 – P r e s e n t HONDURAS A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 4 – P r e s e n t HONG KONG A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 0 – P r e s e n t

DUTCH CARIBBEAN A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 1 – P r e s e n t Present: Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten ECUADOR A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 7 – P r e s e n t EGYPT A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 4 – P r e s e n t E L S A LVA D O R A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 4 – 2 0 1 2 E S PA Ñ A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 7 – 2 0 1 2 ESTONIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 9 – P r e s e n t FIJI A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 8 – 2 0 0 5 FINLAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 7 – P r e s e n t FRANCE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 4 – P r e s e n t GABON A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 4 – P r e s e n t GAMBIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 8 – 2 0 1 4

H U N G A RY A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 9 – P r e s e n t ICELAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 2 – P r e s e n t INDIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 5 – P r e s e n t INDONESIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 1 – P r e s e n t IRAN A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 0 – 1 9 7 9 IRELAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 8 – P r e s e n t ISRAEL A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 6 / / 2 0 0 5 – 2 0 0 9 I TA LY A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 8 – P r e s e n t JAMAICA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 2 – P r e s e n t J A PA N A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 1 – P r e s e n t JORDAN A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 1 – P r e s e n t K A Z A K H S TA N A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 3 – 2 0 1 4

GEORGIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 2 – P r e s e n t

K E N YA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 3 – 2 0 1 1

GERMANY A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 8 – P r e s e n t

KOREA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 2 – P r e s e n t

GHANA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 4 / / 2 0 0 6 – P r e s e n t

L AT V I A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 4 – P r e s e n t

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LEBANON A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 6 – P r e s e n t

N E PA L A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 0 – P r e s e n t

LESOTHO A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 0 – P r e s e n t

THE NETHERLANDS A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 8 – P r e s e n t

LIBERIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 9 – 1 9 8 0

NEW ZEALAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 1 – P r e s e n t

LITHUANIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 3 – P r e s e n t

NICARAGUA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 4 – P r e s e n t

LUXEMBOURG A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 3 – P r e s e n t

NIGER AF F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 1 / / 2 0 0 4 – Pre sen t

MACAO A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 8 – P r e s e n t

NIGERIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 2 – P r e s e n t

MACEDONIA, FYR A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 6 – 2 0 0 9

N O R W AY A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 8 – P r e s e n t

MADAGASCAR A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 7 – P r e s e n t MALAWI AFFI LI ATION: 1974 / / 2013 – P re s e n t

PA C I F I C A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 7 – 2 0 1 3

M A L AY S I A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 5 – P r e s e n t

PA K I S TA N A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 3 – P r e s e n t

MALDIVES A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 9 – P r e s e n t

PA N A M A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 4 – P r e s e n t

MALI A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 5 – P r e s e n t

PA P U A N E W G U I N E A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 4 – 1 9 8 1

M A LTA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 9 – P r e s e n t

PA R A G U AY A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 2 – P r e s e n t

MAURITIUS A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 4 – P r e s e n t

PERU A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 7 – P r e s e n t

MEXICO A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 4 – P r e s e n t

THE PHILIPPINES A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 8 – P r e s e n t

M O L D O VA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 3 – P r e s e n t

POLAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 9 – P r e s e n t

MONACO A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 3 – P r e s e n t

PORTUGAL A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 5 – P r e s e n t

MONGOLIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 3 – P r e s e n t

PUERTO RICO A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 5 – P r e s e n t

MOROCCO A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 7 – P r e s e n t

ROMANIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 0 / / 2 0 0 4 – P r e s e n t

MOZAMBIQUE A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 9 – 2 0 1 0

RUSSIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 3 – P r e s e n t

NAMIBIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 1 – 2 0 1 0

RWANDA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 4 – P r e s e n t

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SAUDI ARABIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 1 3 – 2 0 1 4

TURKEY A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 7 – P r e s e n t

SCOTLAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 3 – P r e s e n t

U N I T E D A R A B E M I R AT E S A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 6 – 2 0 0 9

SENEGAL A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 5 – P r e s e n t

UGANDA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 9 – 2 0 1 2

SERBIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 4 – P r e s e n t

UKRAINE A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 3 – P r e s e n t

SEYCHELLES A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 7 – 1 9 8 2

UNITED KINGDOM A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 3 – P r e s e n t

SIERRA LEONE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 6 – 2 0 1 2

U R U G U AY A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 4 – P r e s e n t

SINGAPORE A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 3 – P r e s e n t

USA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 4 4 – P r e s e n t

S L O VA K I A A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 7 / / 2 0 0 7 – P r e s e n t

U Z B E K I S TA N A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 7 – 2 0 0 2

SLOVENIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 6 – 2 0 0 9

VA N U AT U A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 9 5 – 2 0 0 1

SOUTH AFRICA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 7 – P r e s e n t

VENEZUELA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 6 – P r e s e n t

SRI LANKA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 5 – P r e s e n t

VIETNAM A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 6 – P r e s e n t

SURINAME A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 1 – P r e s e n t SWAZILAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 9 – 1 9 9 1 SWEDEN A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 4 – P r e s e n t

WEST INDIES A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 6 0 – P r e s e n t Pre s e n t : An t i g u a a n d Ba r b a d o s , G u y a n a , Tr i n a d a d a n d To b a g o , St . Vi n c e n t , St . K i t t s a n d N e v i s

SWITZERLAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 9 – P r e s e n t SYRIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 5 – P r e s e n t TA I W A N A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 3 / / 2 0 1 2 – P r e s e n t TA N Z A N I A A F F I L I AT I O N : 2 0 0 8 – 2 0 0 9 THAILAND A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 5 3 – P r e s e n t TOGO A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 8 7 – P r e s e n t TUNISIA A F F I L I AT I O N : 1 9 7 0 – P r e s e n t

F E AT U R I N G A R T I FA C T S D AT I N G B A C K T O T H E F O U N D I N G OF THE JCI MOVEMENT

JCI Pocket Watch A popular merchandise item among JCI members and a common gift that Local Organizations would present to exemplary members.

Handwritten JCI Creed by C. William Brownfield, 1946

JCI Stamps issued by JCI Nicaragua, 1961

Inspired by the enthusiasm and passion of JCI USA

The Nicaraguan government produced a set

National Convention delegates, William Brownfield

of 12 airmail stamps, with multiple designs, to

authored the JCI Creed to unite members worldwide

honor Junior Chamber International. This was

through a six-line principle statement. It was

the third nation to honor the organization with

officially adopted internationally in 1947.

a special issue of stamps, among many others.

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Founders at the Mission Inn Painting, 1986 This painting by Dan Henley, nephew of Alice Mungenast, depicts founders Henry Giessenbier Jr., Andrew Mungenast and John H. Armbruster alongside original member Al Schwedtmann at the Mission Inn.

St. Louis Junior Chamber of Commerce Emblem, 1918 This emblem served as the first branded item for the JCI Movement. By the time of its creation in 1918, the membership had surged to 3200 active citizens.

Mission Inn Matchbook, 1915 The first meetings of the Young Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Progressive Civic Association were held in the attic of the Mission Inn, one of St. Louisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finest dining establishments.

JCI Memorabilia

Henry Giessenbier Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible, 1928 Throughout his life, Giessenbier was a religious man and read his personal bible daily for guidance, reflection and hope for an everlasting future of world peace.

St. Louis Junior Chamber Forum Competition Prize Cup, 1929 From the beginning, members of the St. Louis Junior Chamber valued developing their skills. Pictured, is the prize cup from the First Annual Board of Directors Speaking Competition.

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JCI World Publication, 1965 JCI World, a monthly publication which reached over 600,000 young people worldwide, featured news and stories on projects, history and events. JCI World was translated into six languages.

National US Jaycees Songbook, 1946 Creative methods were developed to build bonds of fellowship and camaraderie among members; this US Jaycee Songbook includes a number of songs about active citizens, the JCI Creed and the organizations history.

JCI Memorabilia

Henry Giessenbier Jr. Presidential Election Poster, 1920 At the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Convention in 1920, Giessenbier was elected as the first president. This artwork depicts the original poster designs.

St. Louis Convention Delegate Badge, 1920 In June of 1920, the St. Louis Junior Chamber of Commerce organized a convention uniting like-minded organizations to help expand to a national level. The badge recognized St. Louis as the birthplace and demonstrated its national scope by featuring the colors of the American flag.

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Sergeant Giessenbier Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army Letter Home, 1917â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1919 Henry Giessenbier Jr. spent nearly two years in France as a sergeant and company clerk for Company L during World War I. During that time, he wrote many letters home visualizing ideas and realizations with a larger world perspective.

1920 St. Louis Convention Invitation, 1920

World Presidential Chain

In June of 1920, the St. Louis Junior Chamber of

Every year, JCI members elect a new

Commerce organized a convention that brought

President and Board of Directors at all

together organizations with similar values with

levels of the organization. The Presidential

plans to help expand the JCI Movement nationally.

Inauguration featuring the handing over of the presidential chain signifies the official transfer of responsibilities as JCI President.

Fun Facts about JCI

The Mission Inn, an upscale restaurant, was the first meeting place for the JCI Movement. Henry Giessenbier Jr.’s father was the headwaiter and secured the upstairs meeting place

In 1957, John Gates was appointed as JCI’s first representative to the

United Nations thus beginning a long

for the group. Although the building is no longer standing, an original

and impactful relationship with the

stained glass window is on display at the JCI World Headquarters.

UN and related programs.

In July 2015, JCI unveiled the 100 th Anniversary Monument at the JCI World Headquarters. The monument serves to celebrate the global connection of cultures, active citizens and positive change inspired by the JCI Movement over the last 100 years.

JCI members were involved in starting the first model UN in 1988–1989 and participated in the first model UN event; a five-day innovative simulation addressing “Children’s Rights for a Better tomorrow.”

The JCI Movement has an alumni of 11 million active citizens.

The first Ten Outstanding Young People (TOYP) ceremony was held in Taiwan at

the 1983 JCI World Congress; the 30 th JCI

TOYP Ceremony was also held there as well.

In 1952, Operation Warmth collected 22,000 blankets for the victims of earthquakes

off the coast of Greece. It was the first international project for the organization.

The Tennessee Jaycees produced the first JCI Creed banner in 1951, which is now on display at the JCI World Headquarters.

1959 JCI World President Maurice Sexton carried a 28-foot long

plane ticket over 100,000 miles to 26 countries with 70 stops as he visited

JCI members around the world.

In 1953, the first permanent JCI Secretariat was established in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. In 1969, it moved to Coral Gables, Florida and then in 2004 it relocated to St.

Louis, Missouri—the birthplace of the JCI Movement.

During his term as President of the United States from 1961–1963, John F. Kennedy featured a wooden arm chair in the oval office donated by JCI.

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The first formal attempts to form an international organization occurred at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1932 when an International Executive Committee was formed.

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The JCI Creed, authored by C. William Brownfield, was adopted in 1948 at the third JCI World Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

When the Trinidad government was preparing it’s independence in 1962, JCI contributed to the preparation of their national constitution.

Push was the first newsletter of the JCI Movement published in October 1916 and could be purchased for only five cents per copy.

Due to the efforts of Phil Pugsley, the JCI Senate was established in 1952 to honor outstanding members as a JCI Senator.

The first JCI Executive Committee known as the “Directive Desk” was formed to handle the financials of the first JCI World Congress.

Seiko K. Hatori, a past sponsor of JCI, presented the organization with a special world clock, which is featured at the JCI World Headquarters today.

The twelfth JCI World Congress in Tokyo, Japan in 1957 was the

first international meeting in Japan since the end of the World War II.

20 Henry Giessenbier Jr.’s friends gave him the nickname of “Hy.” The first worldwide campaign 22 against narcotics was enacted

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The JCI Constitution was ratified at the 2nd World Congress in Dallas, Texas, USA in 1947.

by JCI in 1954.

The U.S. Jaycees took the lead in promoting the statehood of Alaska

to the United States Congress in 1958.

Three flags are raised at the JCI World Headquarters: the United States flag, the JCI

flag and the flag of the current JCI President.

25 JCI has had Presidents from 34 different countries around the world. 49

JCI would like to thank all those who donated to the JCI 100 th Anniversary. Your support will enable JCI to sustain its legacy as we launch into the next 100 years of impact.

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JCI members who traveled from around the world to attend the JCI 100 th Anniversary Monument Unveiling event in St. Louis, USA adorned the monument with ribbons signifying JCI tying its past, present and future as we embark on the next 100 years of impact.

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Kunihide Nosho (JCI Japan)

Scott Greenlee (JCI USA)

Kazuomi Nomoto (JCI Japan)

Chai Yik Chin (JCI Singapore)

Takeshi Takata (JCI Japan)

Alexander Tio (JCI Indonesia)

Koji Kadohama (JCI Japan)

Arnaldo de Oliveira (JCI Hong Kong)

Toshihiro Mitsui (JCI Japan)

Arrey Obenson (JCI Cameroon)

Shogo Aoki (JCI Japan)

Barry Kennedy (JCI USA)

Sayaka Kaneshige (JCI Japan)

John E. Robinson and Family (JCI USA)

Rafel P. Dizon (JCI Philippines)

JCI Belgium

Masaichi Ikeda (JCI Japan)

Ralf Brotte (JCI Germany)

Sonny Yu (JCI Hong Kong)

Nadja Maraite (JCI Belgium)

Palaniappan Subbaiah (JCI India)

JCI Panama Senate

Takuya Yamada (JCI Japan)

Argenis Angulo (JCI Venezuela)

Yik Chin Mrs. Wong Chai (JCI Singapore)

Dainail Lim (JCI Singapore)

Ailanko Arja Katriina (JCi Finland)

Gankholboo Dash (JCI Mongolia)

Takayasu Ochaiai (JCI Japan)

Junpei Hosoda (JCI Japan)

Takashi Harai (JCI Japan)

Chiara Milani (JCI Italy)

Christian Wolff (JCI Germany)

Mohamed Moncef Barouni (JCI Tunisia)

Katuya Morimoto (JCI Japan)

Yasuyoshi Watari (JCI Japan)

B. Lkhagvajargal (JCI Mongolia)

Jennifer Yu (JCI Hong Kong)

Danzannorov Lkhagva (JCI Mongolia)

Rania Haddad (JCI Lebanon)

Kazutaka Amaki (JCI Japan)

Stefan Thorberg (JCI Sweden)

JCI City Past Presidents (JCI Hong Kong)

Masafumi Ishida (JCI Japan) Naoki Nishimura (JCI Japan)

JCI Africa and the Middle East National Organizations

Mie Sakemoto (JCI Japan)

Peter Reitano (JCI Australia)

Norihito Sugisawa (JCI Japan)

Shek Lung Kei Amos (JCI Hong Kong)

Akinori Kazeoka (JCI Japan)

Alexandre Meca (JCI Canada)

Ryoma Koyama (JCI Japan)

Jennifer Gracey (JCI USA)

Ryutaro Ozeki (JCI Japan)

Scott Bryant (JCI USA)

Keita Endo (JCI Japan)

Mohamed Subratty (JCI Mauritius)

Junya Sasajima (JCI Japan)

Jerry Ah Chin Kow (JCI Singapore)

Shigenari Yamamoto (JCI Japan)

2015 JCI Board of Directors

Kentaro Yamashita (JCI Japan)

Earl and Mary Sawyer (JCI USA)

Kazuhisa Sato (JCI Japan)

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Sam Sio (JCI Hong Kong)

Steven Wilson (JCI Scotland)

Ivan Mok (JCI Hong Kong)

Deniz Senelt (JCI Turkey)

Petula Wong (JCI Hong Kong)

Taikoh Hara (JCI Japan)

Norman Choy (JCI Hong Kong)

Jun Takahashi (JCI Brazil)

Aron Wong (JCI Hong Kong)

Joanne Rinaldo (JCI USA)

Connie Woo (JCI Hong Kong)

JCI Panama

Jeff Ng (JCI Hong Kong)

Nomundari Zorigtbaatar (JCI Mongolia)

Stephen Ma (JCI Hong Kong)

Nagayuki Matsumoto (JCI Japan)

Star Diamond (JCI Hong Kong)

RPS Benefits (USA)

Alex Lam (JCI Hong Kong)

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce (USA)

Maria Lau (JCI Hong Kong)

Pheng Kouch (William) (JCI Cambodia)

Lucas Kuo (JCI Hong Kong)

Ganjav Bayarkhuu (JCI Mongolia)

Takahiro Oki (JCI Japan)

Sila Chy (JCI Cambodia)

Tomoki Sato (JCI Japan)

Tanya Spiegel (JCI USA)

Tetsunosuke Takeda (JCI Japan)

Sopheak Chheang (JCI Cambodia)

Kosaku Matsumoto (JCI Japan)

Don Aven (JCI USA)

Teresa Poon (JCI Hong Kong)

Tyler Hiranaka (JCI Japan)

JCI City (JCI Hong Kong)

United States JCI Senate

JC Dhaka East (JCI Bangladesh)

Patrizia Ronconi (JCI Italy / Switzerland)

Saif Khandaker (JCI Bangladesh)

Davenport Jaycees (JCI USA)

Rockwood School District (USA)

JCI Kadiköy (JCI Turkey)

Asmaa Benslimane (JCI Morocco)

Adetola Juyitan (JCI Nigeria)

Masamichi Amano (JCI Japan)

Balasubramaniam N. (JCI India)

Jide Adeyemi (JCI Nigeria)

Iris Archibold (JCI Panama)

Akiko Suzuki (JCI Japan)

JCI Zimbabwe

JCI City Lady (JCI Hong Kong)

United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets

Gerrit Lovink (JCI Belgium)

Sean Chang (JCI Taiwan)

Lenny Garvizu (JCI Paraguay)

Eduardo Barros (JCI Paraguay)

North Platte Jaycees (JCI USA)

Riza Kadilar (JCI Turkey)

Eladio Martinez (JCI Paraguay)

Jacob Doring Pederson (JCI The Netherlands)

JCI Africa and Middle East Senate

Torgeir Riksfjord (JCI Norway)

Jennifer Ray (JCI USA)

Michelle McAllister (JCI USA)

Brad Hirte (JCI USA)

Batkhishig Purevdoo (JCI Mongolia)

Des Moines Jaycees Foundation (JCI USA)

James Tsui (JCI Hong Kong)

JCI Alabang (JCI Philippines)

Eric Tang (JCI Hong Kong)

Tatiana Barros B (JCI Colombia)

Ken Wong (JCI Hong Kong)

Karlene Chan (JCI Hong Kong)

Anthony Leung (JCI Hong Kong)

Thomas Hendrix (JCI USA)

Brian Kwan (JCI Hong Kong)

Raj B. Nadkarni (JCI USA)

Zenith Lin (JCI Hong Kong)

Linda Blanchard (JCI Canada)

Ronald Kan (JCI Hong Kong)

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Dinamalala Rajaobelison (JCI Madagascar)

Jhateen Ramnarain (JCI Mauritius)

Marko Ignjatic (JCI Croatia) Đoàn Võ Khang Duy (JCI Vietnam)

Focus St. Louis (USA)

Alexandros Stamatiou (JCI Cyprus)

Gordillo Figueroa Marlene Marisol (JCI Mexico)

Albert J. Morton (JCI USA)

Arian Chiarandon (JCI Argentina)

Dossou Dossa Emmamuel (JCI Benin)

Zoe Aphamis (JCI Cyprus)

David A. & Kathy J. Facker (JCI USA)

Marie Cecile Ah Kang (JCI Mauritius)

Kim Lambert (JCI USA)

Annica Thornberg (JCI Sweden)

Liza Pieridou (JCI Cyprus)

Yagiz Burak Gōkçe (JCI Turkey)

Sveena Francisco (JCI Dutch Caribbean)

Carles Lombarte (JCI Catalonia)

Hamdi Kechada (JCI Tunisia)

Christof Wirtz (JCI Germany)

Ke Chin Pao (JCI Taiwan)

Ana Brenda Gonzalez (JCI Mexico)

Fanny Gabriella (JCI Macao)

Carlos Suarez (JCI USA)

Anna Gril (JCI France)

Ahoudjinou Ninon (JCI Benin)

Ryujun Matsumoto (JCI Japan)

Matt Chastain (JCI USA)

Acochinou K. Sename (JCI Togo)

Louise Swanson (JCI Scotland)

Anundary Bold (JCI Mongolia)

Rajiv Hieralal (JCI Suriname)

Sophalla Chea (JCI Cambodia)

Soneherpon Achille (JCI Benin)

Masaichi Ikeda (JCI Japan)

Pedro Zaraza (JCI Venezuela)

Rillmar Torrez Guardia (JCI Bolivia)

Edson Kodama (JCI Brazil)

Wayne Kiefer (JCI USA)

Itai Manyere (JCI Zimbabwe)

Anthony Colleti (JCIA USA)

Basile Djossouvi (JCI Benin)

Kevin Hin (JCI Monaco) Tran Bang Viet (JCI Japan)

Linda Ben (JCI South Africa)

Hei Wah Chan (JCI Hong Kong) Kolawole Osniowo (JCI Nigeria) Kevin Hinds (JCI West Indies) Kristin McVey (JCI USA) Johanna Lundán (JCI Finland) Vitaliv Carrasco Lopez (JCI Peru) Dainis Senbergs (JCI Latvia) Omar Khiami (JCI Syria) Kolawole Osinowo (JCI Nigeria) Rohan Pallewatta (JCI Sri Lanka) Yeung Ka Lok Carol (JCI Hong Kong) St. Louis West County Jaycees (JCI USA) Region 6 US JCI Senate (JCI USA) Mira Moubadder (JCI Lebanon) Susana Lugo (JCI Paraguay)

Please note: The JCI 100 th Anniversary donations featured contributed prior to October 1, 2015.

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We would also like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their contribution of historical information and archives in celebration of 100 years of impact! Booton Herndon’s publication: The Jaycee Story: Young Men Can Change the World Dave Delaney (Missouri Jaycees, JCI USA) Earl and Mary Sawyer JCI Canada John W. Clark’s publication: Legacy of Leadership Katherine Bish Photography Missouri History Museum Archives Ray Hackworth (Missouri Jaycees, JCI USA) United States Jaycees Foundation William R. Brown’s publication: Men of Vision: The Story of JCI

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A Message from Arrey Obenson JCI Secretary General

The century that lies ahead is even more complex than the last. The challenges the world faces today can no longer be resolved by the simple solutions of the past. Globalization presents unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities. A rapidly changing economy is forcing countries around the world to cope with the unknown. Individual skills do not match market requirements; there is an everwidening disparity between the haves and have-nots; too many people live a life without dignity, social injustice continues to prevail; and conflict and violent radicalism is occurring in too many parts of the world. It is with this global backdrop that JCI marches into a new century equipped with one hundred years of experience. What does the future hold for JCI? Will JCI be the organization that |unites all sectors of society to resolve these challenges? JCI must claim its rightful place as a solution provider. Through empowering young people to embrace difficulties instead of providing short-term solutions, we can challenge the status quo and craft creative, forwardthinking sustainable solutions in ways that world has never seen. By being bold and audacious in taking on the challenges of the world, JCI will develop a new generation of global shapers who will lead the world to a better place then how they found it. For JCI to attain its ambitious goal of being the organization that unites all sectors of society to create sustainable impact, JCI members must accept and assume their responsibility as active citizens and act beyond what is required by law. Young people must not see themselves as spectators but as actors in shaping the future of their communities, countries and the world. Every JCI member must assume responsibility for the development of their communities and serve as an inspiration for

the next generation. However, accepting responsibility and acting alone will not suffice; young people must connect and collaborate with one another. With technological advances being made daily, young people have the tools in their handsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tools that are so powerful, they can transform the world if used properly. JCI is uniquely positioned to create opportunities for connecting and enhancing collaboration of young people from across the world. It is necessary for young people, to reach out to engage and mobilize stakeholders within their communities. JCI members therefore must be advocates of their beliefs and equip themselves with the tools and skills necessary to influence policy making within their communities. The last seven years have demonstrated significant transformation of the organization; it has transformed from being an organization focused on opportunities to an organization that challenges its members to use these opportunities to create sustainable impact. These ongoing transformations uniquely position JCI to transform the world at the grassroots levels. Could JCI become the organization that the world turns to in times of crisis? A network of young active citizens empowered with the abilities to address the very complex issues of the world? This is the arena into which we step; this is what the next century holds. Will JCI falter or prevail? Only a century will tell.

Arrey Obenson JCI Secretary General

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