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The National The Official JCI United Kingdom Quarterly Publication Available Online and on Paper
Inspiring Challenging Rewarding National President’s Message
JCI UN Leadership Summit [page 2]
As the last paper newsletter of 2009 hits your door mats, I feel it is a good time to reflect on the year so far. It was been a pleasure and a privilege to serve as your National President and I wouldn’t have missed this opportunity for the world!
JCI European Leadership Academy [page 3]
It has been a tough year for many people but I have seen local chambers and members pull together to break through the doom and gloom. As I said in my speech at the National Conference, the ability to take part in new things with a smile on your face and to embrace opportunities is what makes you special; that’s what makes you a JCI member. The conferences hosted by JCI Barnsley and JCI Leeds have been outstanding and we have seen large numbers of members take part as well as large delegations at international events. JCI UK has built some key relationships with external organisations like The Prince’s Trust and the UN Global Company Local Network and I am pleased to announce a new membership discount package with eOffice in London Soho, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham. I look forward to seeing you all at the National Awards Weekend in Reading on 4th – 6th December to celebrate the years successes. It promises to be a great weekend so book early! Charlotte Best National President 2009 JCI United Kingdom
JCI UK National Conference 2009 [pages 4 to 5] Best Practice from NC09 [pages 6 to 9] JCI UK National Awards [pages 10 to 13] JCI World Congress [page 14] Funding Opportunities in JCI UK [page 15] National Board list and Diary [page 16]
JCI UK Welcomes Its Newest Members In Quarter 3 Of 2009 Kirsty Haley
JCI Bradford
Kirsty Haley
JCI Bradford
Chetan Champaneri Chisom Olajida
JCI London
Nidhima Kohli
JCI London
Jennifer Storey
JCI Sheffield
JCI London
Raaj Rabheru
JCI London
Joanne Steel
JCI Sheffield
Jennifer Little
JCI Cambridge
Daniel Burton
Raj Kaur
JCI Doncaster
Danny Douglas
JCI London
Riadh Negra
JCI London
JCI London
Rikke Jacobson JCI London
Amy Crossley
JCI Leeds
David Maguire
JCI London
Sabina Dye
Ian Goodwin
JCI Leeds
Didier Fatio
JCI London
Simon Brannon
Jodi Baxter
JCI Leeds
Donna Williams
JCI London
Tamas Nagy
JCI London
Robert Dowell
JCI Leeds
Dora Bodo
JCI London
Damien McCaul JCI Londonderry
Roger Pearson
JCI Sheffield
Roseanne Dawe
JCI Leeds
Eyad Hamouieh
JCI London
Stephen Brownlie JCI Portsmouth
JCI Sheffield
Sam Evans
JCI Leeds
JCI London
Femi Odunlami
JCI Reading
Sarah Atta
JCI Leeds
Franziska Teichert Laetita Vandame
Siobhan Hennessey Tom Underwood
JCI London
Stephen Wells
JCI Reading
Fran Cooper
JCI Southampton
Kelly Briggs
JCI Sheffield
Kevin Murray
JCI Sheffield
JCI London
Mawuena Dotse
JCI Sheffield
JCI London
Paul Benington
JCI Sheffield
Rachael Savage
JCI Sheffield
JCI Sheffield
Sophie Taylor
JCI Leeds
Lydia Nel
JCI London
Claire Walsh
JCI Sheffield
Paul Grant
JCI Southampton
Abigail Bader
JCI London
Melissa Hackney
JCI London
Clover Hudson
JCI Sheffield
Rebecca Caines
JCI Southampton
Amanda Ward
JCI London
Natalie Parker
JCI London
Holly Mason
JCI Sheffield
Rupert Walmsley
JCI Southampton
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JCI United Nations Leadership Summit I decided that I could not miss the opportunity to actually experience at first hand a “worldwide action” JCI UN leadership summit. “Wow”. As a new member, I did not know what is to expect, apart from the trip to Geneva and the United Nations. I have been told by other members how fanatic the trips are and how big the JCI community is. But, it did not compare to what I actually experienced. I landed around midday and made my way straight to the hotel where the welcome packs were handed out. Then I meet my first JCI member from JCI Geneva. He gave me a warm welcome as I introduced myself. Then I got handed a JCI UN leadership summit pack with an apple! My new friend, Syed, directed me to my hotel. Had I known what I know now, I would have found my own way! These directions sent me to the red light district of Geneva and nowhere near my hotel!! However, I did eventually get to my hotel to unpacked and explore the beautiful city. The next day, I made my way to the UN headquarters to pick up my id badge and meet Syed again. I was waiting in the same line that he was standing in and saw other JCI making their way in a another direction. So, I asked him if we should be going where the other JCI seem to be heading to, but he assured me that we were in the right queue. He was wrong again!!!
United Nations Summit Geneva 27th to 29th July 2009
A First Timers Experience & “Seal the Deal”
After the longer then necessary wait to enter the conference hall, I was amazed just to be inside. I was approached by so many friendly members telling so many things about their JCI life and what they have got from it. The main thing that came up again and again was that you have to be active within JCI to get the full benefits that JCI can offer. The Summit started with a few talks then a workshop session which I really enjoyed. I picked up so much from working with other members frm around the world. That has given me more of an open mind about working with other people on projects. And then there were the parties! On the second day we were all invited to the Japanese Embassy for a special presentation that was awesome. Also, the Swiss night was a great laugh followed by a night out in the city. Again, Syed was directing me around (he really has no sense of direction!), but we ended up being really good friends aswell as another JCI member Marcus, which really made the trip for me. On a more serious note, there were great speakers from the UN, International Chamber of Commerce and major companies. As part of the process we are supporting the UN Global Compact “Seal the Deal” Campaign.
Over 300 delegates from all over the world!
“9 out of every 10 disasters recorded are now climate related”
“Seal the Deal” aims to galvanise political will and public pressure to reach a comprehensive global climate agreement in Copenhagen in December. It is a campaign to encourage people to take part in an on-line, global petition. Climate change affects us all. Nine out of every ten disasters recorded are now climate related. That is a scary fact. Rising temperatures and more frequent floods, droughts and storms are impacting millions of people’s lives. And set against the backdrop of global warming is a global financial crisis. Clearly, planet Earth needs our attention. On 7th December 2009, world leaders will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark, to respond to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity: climate change and sustainable economic growth. But how to protect the planet and create a green economy that will lead to long-term prosperity? The negotiations in Copenhagen will need to answer this question. Our existence depends on it.
By Liqa Malik and Marco van den Heuvel JCI London
Please show your support, Seal the Deal: http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/petition
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Leadership!
JCI European Leadership Academy . . . Connecting Leaders
Gothenburg, Norway 31st July to 2nd August 2009
Three members of JCI UK attended the 13th JCI European Academy in July this year. The four day leadership training course is aimed at Deputy Presidents from across Europe to help prepare them for running their local chapter when they become President later this year.
Claire Dempster JCI Leeds
Chris Gibson JCI Wakefield
Solveig Malvik JCI London
Claire Dempster (JCI Leeds), Chris Gibson (JCI Wakefield) and Solveig Malvik (JCI London) joined 75 delegates from a number of different countries including Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Russia at the course held in Gothenburg, Norway. European Academy is a fantastic opportunity to make friends and contacts that will help Presidents during their JCI career. The training was centred on delegates being members of JCI Hissing Island, a fictional NOM (national organisation) split into LOMs (local organisations) for various training modules. Elections were held in each LOM to vote in the President and Deputy to represent the LOMs membership in the General Assembly. Delegates learnt about the politics of General Assembly when motions which affected the membership were put forward by the National Board for vote. Each LOM also made a presentation to the National Council to win the votes of fellow LOMs for the organisation of next year’s national conference, national president and a marketing and recruitment program. Claire Dempster, Deputy President, JCI Leeds, said: 'I will never forget the four days I spent at European Academy. It was thought provoking, challenging and very emotional. I think the outdoor training day will hold fond memories for all delegates. Not knowing each other at the beginning of the day and then working through various tasks and learning the true value of teamwork, trust and listening to each other. It was a truly fantastic experience!' Chris Gibson who is preparing for his year as President of JCI Wakefield said: 'The European Academy was a truly great experience for me, seeing JCI at the very best it can offer members and the potential that members can contribute. I would thoroughly recommend the experience, meeting wonderfully interesting and talented people, as well as the various training courses (outdoor and indoor) to anyone considering taking on a leadership role in their local chamber.’ Solveig Malvik, Deputy President JCI London, said: ‘the networking and sharing of ideas for next years activities in the chamber, and particularly recruiting and engaging new members gave me a kick-start for the planning of next year’s chamber activities.‘
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This years' JCI UK National Conference was hosted by JCI Leeds the 4th – 6th September at The Alea Casino, in Leeds. 150 delegates registered for the seminars, training and social activities over the weekend which has been described as 'the best UK conference' that some had ever been to!
So, if you weren't there what did you miss? On the Friday afternoon, JCI Leeds organised two 'creativity' seminars to help members understand the role of branding and engaging with the media for their chambers. Kim Somerville, Director of Marketing and Communications at Leeds Trinity & All Saints and Greg Wright, Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post both gave engaging presentations and provided some really useful hints and tips in their area of expertise. This was followed by a panel of past members of JCI who, in the Parks does Parkinson style, spoke about how their involvement in JCI has contributed to their career success – Deborah Green, Chief Executive, Marketing Leeds, Julia Lea, Associate Director, KPMG Transaction Services and Richard Wightman, President, Yorkshire & Humber Chambers of Commerce. A lively discussion took place! The day was rounded off with a guided tour at the Royal Armouries and National Council. Saturday was all about leadership with the day kicking-off with an energetic and death defying demonstration by the Royal Armouries. There was something for everyone in the two interactive training sessions, one of which was run by Kamila Miara of Dale Carnegie, a member of JCI Leeds, who stepped in at the last minute when there was a change to the schedule. The other, on becoming an inspirational leader, was run by Diane Moisley-Mason and Andy McMenemy of 2inspire. The National final of the Extempore (off the cuff speaking) was hilarious, with many obscure objects bringing out the creativity in our members! It was extremely close with winner Rikke Jacobsen from JCI London. The day closed with a keynote speech from Diana Wallis, MEP for the Liberal Democrats for Yorkshire and the Humber and Vice President of the European Parliament, who spoke about her career and leadership roles within the European Parliament and has since invite members to visit her in Brussels.
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The 'James Bond' themed social events were also well received, starting with the 'Casino Royale' welcome party of the Friday and 'From Leeds with Love' gala dinner on the Saturday. Several people commented that it was the best 'chamber chicken' they had ever had - quite a compliment to the venue. A number of chambers have reported how the weekend has re-energised and inspired their members that attended to become even more active within the organisation, with some feeling like they could take over the world!
Claire Dempster, Conference Director and Deputy President of JCI Leeds said: “Organising one of the largest events in the UK calendar has been a challenge but has been a fantastic experience for the members of JCI Leeds. The feedback both I and the team have received has been phenomenal. I really hope that this has raised the standard for future national events that will lead to membership growth within the UK.�
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Sharing of best practice: Kim Somerville, Director of Marketing and Communications at Leeds Trinity & All Saints – Understanding the role of branding
National Conference 2009
Key branding points: A brand is a physical thing, its aspirational and it’s a belief.
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Brands are defined by people – it’s a gut feeling about an organisation.
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The new view is that those within the organisation can influence the brand of the organisation.
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It is important to realise that the people you are attracting to the organisation are the one’s that are shaping the brand.
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It’s not what you say it is. It’s what they say it is.
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Having a charismatic brand (the best there can be) is where people believe that there is no substitute for the service or product that they provide.
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How to have a charismatic brand? o Differentiate your organisation (focus, focus, focus) o Collaborate (involve every level) o Innovate (do things differently) o Validate (survey, focus groups, ensure in keeping with ethos) o Cultivate (can change the look but the character remains the same)
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So, get your basics right: o Who are you/is JCI? o What do you do/What does JCI do? o Why should it matter?
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It takes a whole organisation to build a brand – it reflects its character.
Kim Somerville Director of Marketing and Communications at Leeds Trinity & All Saints
Understanding the role of branding “A brand is the character of the organisation”
Key marketing points: • Marketing is a management process.
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Within JCI its all about attracting and retaining members – so, its about potential members, current members and alumni
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The Marketing Mix: o Service or Product Ensure you actually provide a good service or product Ensure it relates to the end-users needs and wants Your service defines your marketing Marketing is involved in developing the service you provide to ensure customer satisfaction
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Be clear on your process for setting a price including any discounts Give time and attention to this. It’s important to price your service or product appropriately. It’s a key strategy as it positions you in the market
Or distribution refers to how the service or product gets to the customer/member Focus on your method of distributing your message
Promotion This relates to the way that we sell This could include advertising, sales promotions, publicity and personal selling What is the most effective method for you? Do you need more than one method?
So, you want a charismatic brand, you are different and you collaborate and involve those in the organisation, you consider the needs of your members but how do you hold all this together? Easy, you think about the end user – the customer or member. Look at the decision line for a potential member to become a member:
Think → Apply → Start → Member → Active → Progress At each stage of the decision line to be a member and to be a more involved member, there are potential concerns that the organisation has to assist the member to overcome:
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Think – you need to ensure that the potential member gains a positive gut feeling about the organisation. How are you presenting it?
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Apply – Interest/Time/Money – make it easy for members to apply; ensure the message is right and the interest will be there; if a person is motivated, they will find the time; ensure the benefits of the organisation are clearly set out so that the potential member can see the value.
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Start – Interest/Time/Uncertainty – similar to above but with uncertainty, make the member welcome, make it easy for them to participate.
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Member – ensure the organisation delivers to the members’ needs and wants.
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Active – understand the members needs and wants and how they can be active in the organisation to fulfil such.
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Progress – help members be the best they can be.
At every stage of the decision line, think about what you want potential members or member to feel and ensure that you address any concerns. Why don’t you do this exercise in your chambers? Consider any barriers to membership at every stage and come up with ways to overcome them or to ensure that they never exist in the first place! The brand should be central to the performance of all elements of JCI – it’s the frontline attitude. Consider your attitude or approach to branding and marketing and ensure that it is as creative as it can be!
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Sharing of best practice: Greg Wright, Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post – Engaging with the media What is news? News is people – what is the human element to the readers? It must be relevant It must be timely It must be accurate and balanced There must be a clear distinction between news (objective reportage) and comment (opinion) • Its what interests you
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Greg Wright Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post
Engaging with the media “News is all about people – what is the human element?”
Writing news Why are you going it? Who is your target audience? Do you have any skeletons in your closet? Are you really that interesting? Do you have a public relations budget? o How do you plan to spend it? o Who do you intend to engage with?
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Getting it out there! • Write a press release • Telephone a journalist • Email a journalist • Hire a PR company Key things to remember: Be realistic Gain an in depth knowledge of the media organisation you wish to approach Have the courage of your convictions (be politely persistent) Make it easy for the media representative to use your news When writing a press release: o Be brief, relevant and factual o Avoid jargon o Give the key facts in the first three sentences o Write in the style of the media (plain, accessible style) o Remember news is people (have a human element)
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When contacting a media representative: o Do your homework; understand what the journalist is seeking to achieve o Find out when they are on a deadline or about to attend internal meetings o Where its of local interest, contact the local desk o They have a constant need for story ideas o Be to the point
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Email/Phone? o Depends on the story as to whether you email or phone o Emails are preferred Put the headline in the subject field – make sure it is likely to gain attention Suggest the section of the paper to put the article or release in If adding an image or an attachment, keep it to one of each o If phoning, make sure you give the impressions that it is a call from a well-briefed source – be organised and to the point
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When the contact is made: o Be prepared to answer further questions that they may have o Be prepared for other media to pick up the story o Never mislead a journalist o Don’t expect to be published (try and try again) o Be aware, its not just about articles or releases in the newspaper, they may be able to put a written article on their website, there may be a section of News in Brief
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Other media o Newspapers have rapidly developing operations and so, be aware of that and if possible, use them too o On-line – breaking news, immediacy o Radio – you need a good radio voice o TV – need a strong, visual element
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Don’t forget pictures o Vital o Invest in a good freelance photographer o A press release is judged by its picture o Newspapers are designed around the main image – could you supply it? o Think creatively
Summary • Learn to admire the beauty of brevity – that’s the heart of it • What are the key messages that you want to get across? • Do your homework before you contact a journalist (e.g. check out their website; what is topical to them?; what are the list of contacts? • Get to know the journalist (e.g. review their previous work; invite them to your events; understand what is important to them and help them deliver it) • Understand what is topical to the media and deliver articles or releases that discuss those issues (raise awareness or be thought provoking) • Use plain English • Don’t forget the basics (e.g. good grammar) • Be confident and incisive NB: In the lead up to National Conference, National Event Director, Claire Dempster was interviewed by Greg Wright and that interview was available on-line in the business section of the Yorkshire Post website. Also, during the Conference, Greg Wright wrote an article on the Conference that appeared in the business section of the Yorkshire Post on Saturday 5th September 2009.
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JCI UK NATIONAL AWARDS 4th – 6th December 2009
National Public Speaking Competition Welcome Party National Debating Competition
“The Art of Engagement” Key Note Speaker National Council
Celebration All activities take place at the Penta Hotel, Reading Booking Form located at www.jciuk.org.uk or use http://jciuknaw2009.eventbrite.com
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JCI UK NATIONAL AWARDS 4th – 6th December 2009 - Program Friday evening – Room Penta 5 6pm 7pm 8.30pm til late
Board 2 Board (National Board 2009 and 2010) National Public Speaking Competition Welcome Party (with 2 course hot and cold finger buffet)
Saturday daytime – Room Penta 1 8.45am to 9.15am 9.15am 9.20am 10.45am 11.15am 12.30pm 1.15pm 2.45pm 3.45pm 5.45pm
Registration (with tea/coffee and treats) Welcome The Art of Engagement Break (with tea/coffee and nibbles) The Art of Engagement Sandwich lunch National Debating Competition Key Note Speaker – to be confirmed National Council (with tea/coffee and ‘pick me up’) – Room Penta 5 National Council ends
Saturday evening Room Penta 1 & 2 6.30pm 7pm 8.30pm til Late
Winter Pimms with roasted chestnuts National Awards Ceremony Black & Gold Masquerade three course Christmas dinner half bottle of wine per person; tea/coffee and mince pies; followed by DJ entertainment
Sunday 9.30am 10am
Champagne Reception – Penta 5 Senate Breakfast (cereal, full English, asparagus, breakfast potatoes and hollandaise sauce for the fillet steak)
10.15am til 1.15pm 10.30am til 1pm 1.15pm til 4pm
Deputy Training with lunch – Penta 4 National Board & Shadow Board – Penta 6 New Trainers Day with lunch – Penta 4
NB. These are approximate timings and will be confirmed nearer the Conference.
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Saturday daytime – The Art of Engagement What is the aim of The Art of Engagement? Ultimately, The Art of Engagement aims to help organisations understand what they need to do to engage their staff (/members) by inviting them to experience engagement. It will challenge conventional thinking on engagement and encourage companies (/chambers) to devise and implement engagement techniques that have a real impact on their business (/chamber activities). What are the benefits of The Art of Engagement? The current recession means that engagement has never been as important for organisations as it is now. Statistics prove that it is organisations with engaged staff (/members) who will survive and be successful. The Art of Engagement will help organisations (/members) understand what really makes people engaged. It is the first time ever that managers and staff (/members) will be able to experience what works and what doesn't when it comes to contemporary engagement techniques. It will also enable them to create action plans to improve employee (/member) engagement. Brought to you by Best Companies, The Art of Engagement is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. This purpose built environment is designed to help leaders and managers experience, and therefore understand, how best to engage their employees. And it does this by bringing together a decade of best practice of the most engaged organisations in the UK. The purpose built facility launches in February 2010. In the meantime, Wayne Clarke and his team will take us through the Art of Engagement session. Do you want to understand “How to engage your work colleagues”; and/or “How to engage your fellow members of JCI”? If so, this session is for you!
Sunday – Deputy Training & New Trainers Session Deputy Training with lunch – 10am for 10.15am (prompt) start until 1.15pm “Be better, if not the best in 2010”: guidance and inspiration for next year’s leadership In this interactive and entertaining session you will get the opportunity to prepare for your roles for the next year. There will be guidance on how you can deliver the best year possible and give you more confidence in leading your team. This session will help you network with your fellow JCI leaders from around the country, and build a trusted community of fellow council members, Deputies and Presidents. The session is aimed at current deputies as well as incoming/prospective deputies and council members. Members of existing councils (including Presidents) are welcome to join as well. New Trainers Session – 1.15pm lunch with start at 2pm to 5.30pm If you have successfully completed Presenter, Trainer or PRIME, this session is designed to support you take the next steps in your training and presenting journey. In JCI UK we have created some training sessions especially for our members to deliver in their local chambers in their Personal Development sessions. At this session you will be given guidance on how to deliver these sessions. You will also be able to network and share with your fellow new trainers. “I guarantee that the session will flex to what you, as a new trainer, needs and requires.” Adam Woodhall, Training Director, JCI UK
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Registration: Friday night and Saturday morning – the Penta Hotel for both Members and Senators. Dress Code: Friday evening Saturday day Saturday evening Sunday
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casual smart casual or business dress Black tie – Black and Gold Masquerade themed Awards Dinner casual
Conference Location and Transport: All activities take place at The Penta Hotel, Reading: www.pentahotels.co.uk. B&B rates per room per night: Single £45; Double/Twin £60. Book directly with The Penta Hotel via the Reservation Service on 0118 903 5929 or event.reading@pentahotels.com quoting JCI UK. The Penta Hotel is situated within 5 minutes walk of Reading’s main bus and train station, allowing fast and easy access to London, the Midlands and north of the UK. The hotel is also a prime position for access to the M4 motorway, providing connections to the major airports and transport links to throughout the UK. To reach the hotel from the M4, exit the M4 motorway at junction 11, take the exit from the roundabout onto the A33, signposted Reading. Continue straight ahead along the A33 towards Reading for about 10 minutes. You will go down under a bridge then turn left at signposted Garrard Street car park (the Yell building will be on your right hand side). At the roundabout take the 3rd exit into Friar Street, turn immediately right onto Cheapside which is signposted to the Penta Hotel Reading. At the end of the road turn left and the hotel is immediately on your left hand side.
Parking is across the road from the Penta Hotel with Q park (24/7) at 6 Chatham Place, Reading, Berkshire, Reading, RG1 7AT. The 24 hour rate is normally £8 but £3 with a voucher from the Penta Hotel. http://www.q-park.co.uk/web/qparkuk.nsf/pages/AMSM_77UBJX
Black and Gold Masquerade Awards Dinner (including ½ bottle of wine per person) Menu: Winter Pimms and Roasted Chestnuts on arrival ~~~ Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Basil Pesto Cream, Buttered Pumpkin Seeds (v) ~~~ Traditional Roasted Turkey, Sage Stuffing, Roasted Chestnuts, Carrot Puree, Pomme Fondant OR Baked Goats Cheese, Ratatouille Vegetables, Mixed Organic Greens (v) ~~~ Christmas Pudding Cheese Cake ~~~ Tea/Coffee served with Mince Pies
Conference Director – Catherine Berry at catherine.berry@jciuk.org.uk or 07733366730.
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JCI World Congress With one coast pointing to Italy, the other plunging into the Sahara, Tunisia
is an amazing connection between Europe and Africa, between East and West. It was influenced very early by some of the greatest civilizations; it was the centre of the Carthaginian Empire, it has been a major Roman province, and a testimony of the first centuries of Arabo Islamic Civilization. As with its landscape, Tunisia’s climate offers a season for everyone’s taste. Sailing, surfing, diving, golfing, exploring the archaeological sites, deserts and oases is a pleasure from October to May when the average temperature are 12-28°C. October to December offer warm seas and a particularly golden sun. Sounds good? Plus all that is JCI? Why not book your place?
Registration is USD$440.00 until 5 November 2009, the last day of
online registration. From 6th November 2009 onward, delegates will have to register online at the price of USD$480.00. For more details, kindly visit http://www.jciwc-hammamet2009.com. If you book before 5th November 2009 you have the chance to win one of forty-eight prizes that are on offer – see the website for more details.
Pre-Congress JCI signature training courses: JCI Presenter – 14th November JCI Trainer – 15th and 16th November JCI Designer – 14th, 15th and 16th November
During World Congress:
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JCI Achieve JCI Admin JCI Presenter JCI Trainer JCI Head Trainer TOYP Ceremony JCI ICC Best Business Plan Award JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award Opening Ceremony General Assembly
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Sight seeing tours Key Note Speakers Debating Competition Public Speaking Competition Networking Forum Various training sessions New Member and First Timers Orientation International Parties, including Tunisian and Japanese Nights Trade Show Awards Ceremony
Note, there are documentation (e.g. visa) requirements in relation to travelling to Tunisia so please do check this out on the website. For more information and details of the JCI UK delegation hotel, please contact Lesley Young on lesley.young@jciuk.org.uk
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Funding Opportunities within JCI UK British Senate Bursaries The British Senate (life long members of JCI UK) has expressed an interest in helping new members of JCI UK become engaged with the organisation in its widest perspective. For this reason, each year they will offer up to 6 x £100 bursaries for new members towards international events with both a training and social aspect. Events Any international event outside of JCI UK can be considered such as: • Other National Conferences (incl. Scotland and Ireland) • Multi-country conferences e.g. the Baltic Conference and Danube Conference • European Conference • World Congress (see below for events not in Europe) The bursary can be used towards the cost of registration for the event, hotel accommodation or the cost of travel incurred by the new member attending. Preference will be given to events within Europe, as the overall costs are lower than for events outside Europe, and the award of a Senate bursary is more likely to make the difference between a member attending or not attending. Applicants Applicants must be paid up members of JCI UK at all stages of the bursary process and must have been a member, in candidate or in full, for 12 months or less. Applications may come from the new member, but will require endorsement by their local President, and/or their Regional Group Chairman. Applications can be made on the new member’s behalf by their local President. Although the application must be made within 12 months of joining, the event itself can take place up to 12 months after the bursary is made. Applying for a Senate Bursary The application and full details of where to send it are on the JCI UK website. Contact Allison Cowell, National Finance Director, for further details: allison.cowell@jciuk.org.uk
BJC Foundation (former name of JCI UK was British Junior Chamber) Current and former members of JCI UK contribute a capital sum of money that is held on trust and the interest is utilised to:
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To help contribute to the funding of new Chamber Launches
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To help sustain recently launched Chambers usually with matched or own-source co-funding
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To help grow existing Chambers
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To co-fund events which have as a clear objective membership growth
The BJC Foundation is administered by Trustees who are all former members and Senators of JCI UK. An application form and full details of where to send it are on the JCI UK website. Need more? Contact Sarah-Jane Mills, National Membership Director: sarah-jane.mills@jciuk.org.uk
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Junior Chamber International United Kingdom
July/August/September 2009 JCI UK Head Office PO Box 6638 Grantham NG31 9BX
National Board 2009
Telephone: 01476 404005 Fax: 01476 404006
Immediate Past National President – Sarah-Jane Mills
Contact: Lorna Bainbridge
Administration Director – Tina Strack
National President - Charlie Best Deputy National President – Lesley Young Finance Director – Allison Cowell Business Director – Andrew Morton
JCI UK is part of Junior Chamber International www.jci.cc Sign up for newsletters on the JCI website to find out more about JCI Worldwide.
International Director - Lesley Young
Check out ‘members only’ resources and benefits on the JCI UK website www.jciuk.org.uk
National Events Liaison Director - Catherine Berry
Email National Board at: firstname.surname@jciuk.org.uk
Membership Director – Sarah-Jane Mills Marketing Director – Sofie Sandell Personal Development Director – Adam Woodall Regional Group Chairmen: RGC Northern Ireland – TBC RGC North West - Richard Tong RGC Yorkshire – Angela Chapman RGC South East – Tina Strack
RGC South – Steve Davies
Q4 &Q1 National/International Events & Annual Dinners Q4 National and International Events • 4th to 7th October – JCI Know-How Transfer in Brussels (open to all members) • 13th October – 94th Anniversary of the first JCI organisation in St Louis, Missouri • 16th to 18th October – JCI Ireland National Convention, Co Kildare (open to all members) • 15th to 21st November – JCI World Congress, Tunisia (open to all members) • 4th to 6th December – JCI UK National Awards Weekend, The Penta Hotel, Reading (Open to all) • 11th December – JCI Day – 65th Anniversary of the formation of JCI • January – JCI UK Inspiration Day, date and venue tbc Q4 & Q1 2010 Annual Dinners • 22nd October – JCI Belfast’s Annual Dinner • 24th October – JCI Southampton’s Annual Dinner • 31st October – JCI Yorkshire’s Regional Dinner hosted by JCI Sheffield at Sheffield Cathedral • 31st October and 1st November – Local Leaders Workshop (North), hosted by JCI Sheffield • 7th November – JCI Leeds’ Annual Dinner • 12th and 13th December – Local Leaders Workshop (South) • 15th January – JCI Barnsley’s Annual Dinner • 29th January – JCI London Annual Dinner, The House of Lords • 30th January – JCI Doncaster Annual Dinner • 6th February – JCI Reading’s Annual Dinner • 20th February – JCI Manchester’s Annual Dinner
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