JCI World Congress
Daily News 100 Years of JCI History Culminated during the Final Day of the 2015 JCI World Congress The 2015 JCI World Congress culminated by celebrating not only a historical year of events, but also the past 100 years of impact. The spectacular celebrations honoring the 100th Anniversary of the JCI Movement brought inspiration to all who attended to continue united all sectors of society to create sustainable impact. On the final day of Congress, delegates filled the Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Center to witness the passing of the Congress flag from Kanazawa to Quebec, as well as the passing of the presidential chain from 2015 JCI President Ismail Haznedar to 2016 President Elect Paschal Dike. The ceremony concluded as 100th Anniversary Chairperson Jennifer Gracey led both President Haznedar and President Elect Dike in filling the 100th Anniversary Time Capsule with memorable items from the historical year as well as messages from the delegates for the future generation of active citizens. Following, the audience sang along to “Happy Birthday� as champagne flowed down a celebratory champagne tower illuminated in JCI Aqua. After such a momentous week, delegates returned home with new skills and tools to create a more sustainable and peaceful world. 9 NOVEMBER 2015. VOLUME 6.
Commemorate Throughout the Congress, delegates wrote messages to be placed in the JCI 100th Anniversary Time Capsule for the future generation of young active citizens along with a variety of other items to celebrate 100 years of impact.
Unite The newly elected 2016 JCI Board of Directors united at their first meeting as leaders of the organization to review their responsibilities for the year ahead and how they can create positive change in communities worldwide.
Strategize During the 2016 JCI Strategy Meeting and newly elected 2016 JCI Board of Directors met with their assigned National Organization Presidents and Chief Delegates to discuss the upcoming year, travel and their expectations of what is to be achieved in 2016.
Train The JCI Appointee Training held discussions regarding the committees and their overall role in the organization over the year. The committees worked together in groups to discuss relevant topics and action steps in the 2016 Plan of Action.