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Introduction To JCI

JCI is a worldwide community of nearly 200,000 young active citizens and leaders between ages 18-40. Members join local organizations in 115 countries to create positive change through development opportunities. Founded in 1915, JCI provides leadership training and international experiences to empower young people to improve their communities.

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Introduction To JCI

JCI is a worldwide community of nearly 200,000 young active citizens and leaders between ages 18-40. Members join local organizations in 115 countries to create positive change through development opportunities. Founded in 1915, JCI provides leadership training and international experiences to empower young people to improve their communities.

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Introduction

to JCI
What is JCI?
• Worldwide community of nearly 200,000 young
active citizens and leaders with shared beliefs
and purpose
• Young people ages 18 to 40
• Members create positive change in themselves
and their community
• A grassroots network of nearly 5,000 Local
Organizations in 115 countries
JCI History
1910: Henry Giessenbier formed a social group, the
Herculaneum Dancing Club in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

1915: After hearing Colonel Huse N. Morgan argue the case


for the construction of a highway through the City of St.
Louis, Henry Giessenbier felt compelled to become
more active in his community.
JCI History
October 13, 1915: With 32 other young men, Giessenbier
established the Young Mens Progressive Civic
Association. Giessenbier’s aim was:
“bringing the young men of our great city together into one grand body
with that great purpose of fellowship, advancement and everything which
would make a good boy a better boy, a good student a more proficient
scholar and a good citizen a better citizen.”

1918: The name Junior Chamber was adopted.


December 11, 1944: Delegates from 8 countries met in
Mexico City at the first international conference to
officially form Junior Chamber International.
JCI Mission

To provide development opportunities


that empower young people
to create positive change
JCI Mission

To provide development opportunities


that empower young people
to create positive change
JCI Mission

To provide development opportunities


that empower young people
to create positive change
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 earth's great treasure lies in human personality;
• And that service to humanity is the best work of life.
Be Better
• Be Better is the JCI Slogan that symbolizes
positive change.
• Not only is improvement possible, it is our
responsibility.
Young Active Citizens
• Taking ownership of the community and its needs
• Taking action by working together to accomplish society’s
shared goals
• By uniting as active citizens:
– JCI members cultivate a sense of social responsibility
– JCI members inspire their own growth as well as that of the
community
• JCI is the original organization
of young active citizens
International
Events and Partnerships
• JCI members have been collaborating
internationally since 1944
• JCI offers members a global perspective
– 5+ international events each year, plus many international
academies and meetings
– Partner with UN, UN Global Compact, ICC and others to target
global issues
– Members understand challenges and opportunities of a
globalized world
– The international dialogue generates new international
development projects
One-Year-To-Lead
• Yearly elections produce new opportunities for
leadership
• Learn to lead by doing
• Developing socially responsible leaders
• Democratic participation of all members fosters
respect, responsibility and interactive decision-
making
Living the JCI Mission

To provide development opportunities that


empower young people
to create positive change
Living the JCI Mission

To provide development opportunities that


empower young people
to create positive change
Living the JCI Mission

To provide development opportunities that


empower young people
to create positive change
Living the JCI Mission

To provide development opportunities that


empower young people
to create positive change
“Nobody knows about the future, but we
know who owns it…”
-Edson A. Kodama, JCI Secretary General

The future belongs to the hundreds of


thousands of young active citizens around
the world who are JCI members.

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