JCI West Indies Mid-Year Magazine - 2021

2021

MID-YEAR MAGAZINE

Table of Contents National President's Message

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JCI WI Theme

New Logo

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Board of Directors

JCI WI Trello

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National Organisation - Activities

Local Organisations - Activities

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National President's Me My dear JCI West Indies Family, We have successfully completed the first half of 2021, our year of transformation and unity. We have seen the tremendous impact that our local organisations are making even though we are still in a global pandemic.

Our local organisations have truly showed how resilient JCI members are and I am so proud of each of you. I am cognizant of the fact that there’s no blue print to lead during a pandemic so I must commend all the National Councillors who do it so effortlessly. I am truly proud of each of you for continuing to excel in this role.

I do understand that the continuous lockdown measures can have a negative effect on one’s mental health. JCI West Indies has implemented a Mental Health and Wellness Committee which falls under the stewardship of our Executive Assistant for JCI RISE – Mrs. Leisha Mc Farlane-Andrews. This committee shares positive tid-bits and have been compiling information about counselling services in each island and country throughout the West Indies to have it shared on our social media pages. We are cognizant of the importance of maintaining good mental health during this global pandemic. JCI West Indies continues to implement and execute projects in keeping with the JCI RISE initiative. We have seen mental health sessions, small business entrepreneur seminars and donations to communities who were severely affected by the ongoing pandemic. JCI West Indies is committed to ensuring that we have “One Future” as we develop leaders for our changing world.

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essage JCI West Indies continues to shine on the International stage. At the JCI Conference of the America, our local organisations won awards, were in the top three (3) and received honorable mentions, congratulations to JCI Barbados, JCI Antigua, JCI Tobago and JCI Guyana. Let us all continue to excel in our projects and programs so that the JCI West Indies flag can keep flying high.

For the latter part of 2021, JCI West Indies will see the execution of multiple projects that will continue to create impact in our communities. We will also have our 61st National Convention and I encourage all members to take part in this momentous event.

We will be closing off this year – 2021 in true West Indian style, lots of vibes and high energy.

Thank you to my hardworking Board Officers, National Councillors, Members and Partners of JCI West Indies, together we can make the world a better place.

Thank you all once again for placing your trust in me to lead this organisation for this year. I am truly humbled and proud to be serving as your 61st National President. I will end with one of my favourite quotes; “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Please stay safe my dear JCI West Indies Family, we will get through this together.

One West Indies, Stronger Together.

Yours in JCI, Deondra Wishart-Hope (Mrs.) National President JCI Senator #78983

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JCI WI Theme

This theme promotes unity among our local organisations as we work towards #OneFuture. This unity guides us on this journey of positive impact in 2021!

Each colour represents a Local Organisation in JCI West Indies. Colours were taken from each country's flag.

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New Logo Our new logo was revealed on May 2! This change was a result of the updated JCI Corporate Identity Guide, which aims to ensure maximum visual cohesion with the JCI Brand and propel our global recognition.

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Visit trello.com/c/AJugCKwh to learn more!

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Board of Directors

Senator Dorothy Peters-Nicholls Immediate Past President

Senator Deondra Wishart-Hope President

Andrea Smithen-Henry Vice President

Alneida Robinson Secretary General

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Regina Bunbury-Cornette

General Legal Counsel

Brettney Romeo Executive Vice President

Cecil Pope

Vice President

Senator Nasoya Chapman Senate Chairman

Senator Kevin Cornette

Meritta Hyacinth

Shanniese Stewart

Leisha Mc Farlane-Andrews

Michael Mayers

Nneka Hull James

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Senator Jacqueline Nurse

Senator Allison Alexander

Senator Petal Ridley

Senator Shenella Govia

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JCI WI Trello Our Trello board is open for anyone to use. It contains various resources that are useful for Local Organisations in JCI West Indies!

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Our PR resource page is live on Trello!

Visit tinyurl.com/trello-jciwi to find our resources!

National Organisa ACTIVITIES

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The National Presidents Meeting for America occured from February 16 to 20 and it was held virtually! In attendance for JCI West Indies was President Deondra Wishart and Executive Vice President Brettney Romeo. Additionally, Immediate Past President Dorothy Peters Nicholls attended in her capacity on the Corporate Partnerships Committee along with Senator Shenella Govia, JCI American Development Council Commissioner.

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eeting At this meeting, we shared a short video showcasing culture from all of our Local Organisations. We were part of Team Ninjas, led by JCI Vice President Yohemmy Martínez Serrano. We participated in a team building video and Tik-Tok challenge with JCI Argentina, JCI Dutch Caribbean, JCI Colombia and JCI Panama.

Additionally, we shared success stories and sought to align our strategies for an impactful year!

Commendations to JCI Executive Vice President Heather Vardell, JCI American Development Council Director Fabio Mello Fagundes and their teams for ensuring the effective execution of this event during a pandemic.

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mit The JCI America Local Presidents Summit was held online on March 10. We had representatives from all Local Organisations at the Summit.

This event spanned multiple days and focused on topics surrounding Leadership, Management Skills, Influence, Building Relationships and Innovation! Senator Jay Johnson of JCI USA and Senator Argenis Angulo Parra of JCI Venezuela were the facilitators for the sessions.

Our local leaders gained valuable knowledge and experience from this event which will be shared with their local organisation.

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IVP Yohemmy's Virtual The Virtual Visit for JCI Vice President of America Yohemmy Martínez was hosted from April 8 to April 11.

Day 1 consisted of a Meet and Greet which allowed National Councillors to share their goals for 2021 and receive advice.

The following day consisted of a Courtesy Visit with local Governments; a live interview segment on Instagram; and the Effective Communication: Mastering Management training. Day 3 consisted of fun and games with our Games Night. The visit concluded with the launch of the JCI Language University.

It was an extremely impactful visit and we thank our IVP for sharing and connecting with us!

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JCI Language Universit

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ty This Twinning project was launched on April 11 and is conducted by JCI West Indies, JCI Dutch Caribbean and JCI Panama. It assists members of the three organisations in learning each other’s languages to facilitate better communication on the international level.

Executive Vice President Brettney Romeo was the trainer for the English sessions while the Dutch sessions were facilitated by JCI Dutch Caribbean National President Sheryl Renfrum-Sordam and JCI Dutch Caribbean Past National Secretary General Tiffany Cristina.

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Disaster Risk Managem

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The JCI West Indies Disaster Risk Management Program arms Local Organisations with the knowledge needed to lessen the impact of disasters via effective management and preparedness. It is targeted towards members of the local organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises.

One aspect of this program is the Awareness Campaign which consists of nine themes where each theme spans one or multiple months. Local organisations will promote these themes in their country to provide awareness and preparedness.

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St. Vincent Emergency R Our first donation of the One Caribbean: St. Vincent Emergency Relief Drive was received by JCI St. Vincent on May 6th. Funds were collected from our Local Organisations, then Executive Assistant Meritta Hyacinth, who is responsible for Disaster Risk Management; National Councillor Jeannel David; and JCI Dominica led in the procurement and shipment of items. Our shipment was transported via the vessel, Promise Kept.

Special thanks to shipping company FE Shipping in Portsmouth and Fine Foods Inc for their assistance. Thank you to all Local Organisations who donated and our partners.

Phase 2 of the Relief Drive begun on May 1. This phase allows private entities and individuals to donate funds to our relief efforts. Donations can be made by visiting jciwi.org/svgrelief.

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JCI West Indies Unity D May 15 marked JCI West Indies Unity Day! It was exciting to celebrate this day with our Local Organisations! Now, more than ever, we have to be united and our 2021 theme, "One West Indies, Stronger Together", is proof of our commitment to make JCI West Indies stronger!

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TOYP Program JCI TOYP serves to formally recognize young people who excel in their chosen fields and create positive change. By recognizing these young people, JCI raises the status of socially responsible leaders in this world. We present the nominees from JCI West Indies.

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2021 American Leaders The 2021 American Leadership Academy (ALA) was held from May 25 - 29.

These five days consisted of online sessions with accelerated learning for the leaders of America which will strengthen National and Local Organisations.

Our delegates were NC Gillian Greenidge and NC Kestine King. Congratulations to both of them; they would have successfully graduated from the Academy!

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ship Academy

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JCI West Indies Mid-Ye

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ear Meeting

The JCI West Indies Mid-Year Meeting which was hosted on May 30th. This meeting allowed our National Board Officers and Local Presidents to share the progress of their portfolios. Everyone has done excellent work so far and we look forward to what's to come!

We were also joined by International Vice President Yohemmy Martinez, who presented the goals of JCI for 2021 and shared words of encouragement; and Senator Donna Francis, who conducted a Passion Workshop.

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2021 JCI Conference of This was held online from June 3 - 6 under the theme, "Connecting Lives." It brought together enterprising young leaders from across the world and united them under a common desire for connection and personal growth. We are proud of our members and Local Organisations for their excellent work and representation during the Conference. Our accomplishments at the Conference were: • Best JCI RISE Project - Jaycees Live (JCI Barbados) • Best Local Individual Development Program - Professionalism in Customer Care (JCI Antigua) • Placed in Top 3 for Best Local Global Goals Project - Environmental Awareness Programme (JCI Antigua) • Placed in Top 3 for Most Outstanding Local Project - Jaycees Live (JCI Barbados) • Placed in Top 3 for Most Outstanding Local Organisation - JCI Antigua • Placed in Top 3 for Most Outstanding New Member - Donté Walter (JCI Antigua) • Placed in Top 3 for Most Outstanding Member - Laurel Jonas (JCI Antigua) • Placed in Top 4 for Best Local Business and Entrepreneurshop Program - 40 Under 40 Program (JCI Tobago) • Featured on JCI Rise and Shine - Biz of the Day (JCI Guyana) 35

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2021 JCI Conference of Congratulations to our participants in the English JCI Public Speaking Competition and English JCI Debating Competition at the 2021 JCI Conference of America! We were represented by Local Secretary General Therese Mills in Public Speaking. For Debating, Local Public Relations Officer Donté Walter, JC Leon Norville and JC Caleb Gardiner represented us and they made it to the finals. Great job to everyone; we are proud of the performance!

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JCI Antigua Donation of Water to Browne’s Avenue Clinic

To commemorate World Water Day, the Environmental Awareness Programme (EAP) Committee donated ten (10) cases of water to Browne’s Avenue Clinic. The nurses expressed their gratitude to JCI Antigua for remembering them in the midst of COVID19.

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Rise to Lead: Two-day Entrepreneurship Webinar As a result of the ongoing pandemic many individuals lost their jobs, however they remain resilient and found creative ways to demonstrate their skills. JCI Antigua provided the opportunity for attendees to receive pertinent information on how to be a successful entrepreneur. The “Rise to Lead”: Two-day Entrepreneurship Webinar was held on March 25th and 26th via Zoom with over 50 participants. The main topics covered at the webinar included: Business Planning Motivational Tips from the Minister of Trade, Industry and E-Commerce Creative Leadership Finance Essentials Cost, Customer and Competition How to register your business

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JCI Antigua Business Webinar

Under the theme “Client Care Essentials for a Changing Business World”, the Business Seminar and Rise Committee collaborated to execute a webinar on June 17th, geared towards equipping new and established entrepreneurs with the tools necessary to adopt and effectively thrive in the evolving business market. Over 50 participants attended the seminar. The topics included Elevating Customer Service; Crisis Management and Mental Health; and Using Emotional Intelligence to Provide Exceptional Customer Care.

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Cancer Cade

Under the theme “Celebrating the Fight”, the Cancer Awareness Committee hosted a Cancer Cade on June 27th, bringing awareness to cancer and celebrating the lives of those who are currently battling and have battled this deadly incurable disease. Over 150 participants attended the event. Participants drove through the streets and made a stop at a playing field to exercise. Prior to the event, the Senator Leandra James Cancer Awareness Campaign Committee shared several informational videos and conducted interviews with medical professionals and survivors highlighting some of the common causes of cancer and ways to live a healthy life.

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JCI Barbados Lockdown 2.0 This was a social created for the JCI members to destress, laugh and bring a little competition. We utilized a color house format to encourage members not only to attend but also invite friends and family. We had games like Guess The Soca Song; a Kahoot! session that was based on JCI and JCI Barbados history; a virtual treasure hunt; and Family Feud based on Barbadian culture.

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National COVID-19 Response Outreach This outreach was coordinated by the Government and private sector of Barbados to assist those families that were experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19. This assistance came in the form of a care package containing necessities such as food items, toiletries and fruits. This spanned from February 17th to the end of February. Local President Gillian Greenidge, Local Treasurer Akeila Greenidge and Local Executive Vice President Sabrina Bovell were the individuals that represented us.

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JCI Barbados Mentorship Program Orientation The Mentorship program commenced with an Orientation session. At this session both parties, the mentors and mentees, got an overview of their roles and responsibilities. The meeting was warm and fun as the mentees and mentors met for the first time and exchanged words of confidence to the coming year together. This was deemed impactful because not all our mentees are a part of JCI, and their mentors would have gained some of their skills through JCI which would then encourage the mentees to join to help further themselves and in extension JCI Barbados.

Anniversary Week of Activities This week consisted of a church service; a television interview; a community outreach with the National Conservation Commission; a Senators training; a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Youth; hosting a Jaycees Live to highlight upcoming projects; and ended with vibes in the form of a social: "We Outside". It was an impactful week which allowed marketing of the Organisation and the aim of “Empowering Barbados’ youth and having a good time doing it”.

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JCI Dominica Partnership with NDFD on #EarthHour

JCI Dominica was part of persons from over 192 countries and territories who came together to show that they care for the future over our planet.

The National Development Foundation of Dominica Ltd (NDFD) lead the very first Earth Hour on the Island and JCI Dominica joined this golden hour.

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Endometriosis Panel Discussion Women Health Plus in collaboration with JCI Dominica held a panel Discussion on Endometriosis under the theme: ‘Invisible Illness, Visible Pain’.

The month of March is recognized as Endometriosis month. This is an often painful disorder in women which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus – the endometrium- grows outside the uterus.

Presentations were made by Dr. Sabra Luke (Family Medicine Physician) and Mrs. Jeanette Raffoul (EndoWarrior), who were both physically present, and also by Ms. Odelia Thomas (She.Is.Lotus, SVG) and Ms. Charlotte Byrne (Natural Fertility Clinic, SLU) who presented virtually.

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JCI Dominica Clean A Mile

On June 5th, World Environment Day was celebrated. To commemorate the Day, JCI Dominica traveled miles to the village of Penville and participated in a national clean up campaign, "Clean A Mile". JCI Dominca did work on the route from Lower Penville to Bwa Nef falls.

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AML/CFT 101 Webinar Ten young persons are further qualified as they participated in the AML/CFT 101 -3 lines of Defence and Money Laundering training organized by JCI Dominica.

The course was designed for staff at all levels, Board of Directors, Senior Managers, professionals responsible for AML Risk Control, staff and supervisors new to the role, and those with prior knowledge of AML/CFT 101 and looking to reinforce the compliance environment and strengthen the application of understanding their roles within the Compliance Function.

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JCI Grenada Creative Leadership On April 22nd, Executive Assistant Nneka Hull James facilitated Creative Leadership with JCI Grenada and JCI St. Lucia.

This session focused on providing persons with strategies to unlock their creativity in order to successfully lead, engage and empower their teams. This was a very fitting training because Local Organisations are constrained by the pandemic and we need to be innovative to accomplish our Mission and Vision.

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JCI Guyana Clothing Drive Tis better to donate than accumulate. - Joshua Becker Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, JCI Guyana recognized the importance and need of clothing for persons affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While this global pandemic would have affected everyone in someway or the other, the ones affected the most in Guyana were the homeless persons at the Ministry of Public Security Neighborhood Night Shelter. This Night Shelter housed persons of various backgrounds who are not only affected by this global pandemic but by many other factors. Due to this prevalent need, JCI Guyana decided to conduct a clothing drive at this institution on the February 27th, 2021 at 12 noon. In making this project a success, the Jaycees also educated people about the history of JCI Guyana and some of the most impactful projects executed.

JCI Guyana successfully donated thirty three (33) bags of clothing which included shirts, jerseys, dresses, underwear for both men and women, shoes, sheets and towels. The Administration was grateful for the execution of this project.

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Pre Mash BBQ The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it. - Moliere JCI Guyana despite the still on going pandemic was able to have their annual Pre Mash BBQ. All COVID-19 protocols were followed and they even did delivery to make sure contact was kept to a minimum. This project was a great success.

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JCI Guyana Clothing Drive This was their very first ever HYBRID COMMUNITY PROJECT as they hosted their assigned officer, Executive Vice President Brettney Romeo. They distributed face masks and sensitized the public on its importance in the City of Georgetown and they also distributed COVID-19 Relief Hampers to those in need.

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Pastry Sale Berbice Edition JCI Guyana on its second visit to the ancient county of Berbice decided to do a Pastry sale to help increase membership and to strengthen the treasury. The Pastry sale was apart of the week of activities and was a huge success, it was held on the May 8th at Strand and Main Street New Amsterdam, Berbice.

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JCI Port of Spain COVID-19 Assistance Drive JCI Port of Spain in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Central POS donated food hampers to 34 families who suffered loss of income as a result of COVID-19 preventative restrictions.

Hamper distributions were held on July 31st, 2021 at the JCI Port of Spain Chapter Headquarters which is located in Port of Spain.

The day's exercise concluded Phase 1 of the Chapter's COVID-19 Assistance Drive initiative. Phase 2 is expected to be a weekend filled with activities to commemorate the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, in October 2021.

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JCI Rise Entrepreneurship Seminar On June 24th, 2021, it was time for another knowledge drop. JCI Port of Spain held its JCI Rise Entrepreneurship Seminar which was facilitated by Vice President Cecil Pope and Past National President Shireen Bascombe.

Participants were able to learn and understand what creating a business(es) and scaling to be profitable entails.

It was a fun filled informative training session held on the last night of Vice President Andrea Smithen-Henry's Virtual Visit to JCI Port of Spain.

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JCI St. Vincent Project ‘Race To Sustainability’ The project entails 12 months of activities which the organisation is expected to carry out. Each activity would seek to satisfy one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to keep in line with the blueprints for peace and prosperity as set by the United Nations (UN). Some activities would coincide with recognised international dates (for example the #choosetochallenge campaign on World’s Women Day) and is mainly marketed as challenges to complete or smaller activities to raise awareness and involvement thus including everyone in the push towards a brighter future.

The theme is: “Inclusion for all, sprinting towards a greener future”.

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Donation of Art Supplies Starting in March, JCI St. Vincent has begun its drive (in collaboration with Chelsea’s Charity) to donate art supplies to various Sunday schools of churches on the island. Providing the children with these resources would help to foster and develop their creativity skills, resulting in a desirable future for our youths.

So far, they have visited the Questelles Evangelical Church.

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JCI St. Vincent Donation to Buccament Bay Shelter On April 18th, donations were handed over to the Buccament Bay Shelter by Local President Terrance for the evacuees sheltering from explosions of the La Soufriére volcano. This gesture exemplified the line in our Creed, "Service to humanity is the best work of life".

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Launch of "Lehgo Ting" JCI St. Vincent launched their first quarterly newsletter for 2021, entitled "Lehgo Ting", on April 2nd. This phrase is a creole slang that is unique to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and by extension the Caribbean. It means to have an open mind and a positive attitude in an almost carefree manner. This publication was fashioned to embody this concept in order to remind persons that amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we can still have a positive outlook on life, connect with people and in essence, lehgo ting!

Find the publication here: fliphtml5.com/vqdno/qetr

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JCI Tobago Installation of Officers and Appreciation Ceremony 2021 Installation of Officers and Appreciation Ceremony 2021 was held on January 9th, 2021 at the Fairways Restaurant, Lowlands, Tobago, with thirty (30) attendees. The newly elected Board was sworn in, followed by an Awards and Appreciation Ceremony. Participants were presented with tokens of appreciation for their contribution and support towards JCI Tobago’s development. Media houses attended the ceremony and the THA Information Division produced a 2 minute Tobago Notes feature which highlighted the 2021 JCI Tobago Board. This was broadcasted on local and national television stations during the first week of February 2021.

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SAVAGE: Stand Against Violence At Girls Everyday SAVAGE: Stand Against Violence At Girls Everyday was held on March 29th, 2021. They had approximately sixty (60) participants showcase silent protest photos via their social media pages. Media appearances expanded the awareness and impact of the project and the photos garnered a combined reach of over 5,000 persons on social media. Participants marked X’s on their cheeks, took pictures, and stood in solidarity to support women and girls facing domestic violence in the communities. In the evening, JCI Tobago had a Self-Defense Training, where they partnered with the Goshin Do academy to conduct self-defense training for women.

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JCI Tobago The Virtual Visit Recruitment Event

This was held on May 13th, 2021. JCI Tobago had approximately forty-five (45) participants in the Virtual Visit. It was an informative session that highlighted the JCI experience. The Virtual Visit Recruitment Event was geared towards Recruiting New Prospective Members to JCI Tobago, that will then be later inducted into the team of young people that will influence positive change. This session took place on Zoom as participants learnt about JCI Tobago, JCI West Indies and JCI, its history and purpose. Many items were listed during the presentation, current and past projects, and even live trainings that make up the JCI experience. Prospective Members were introduced to the present 2021 Executive Board Members of JCI Tobago, Senators and a few active members, as they shared their journey with JCI Tobago.

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JCI Networking Training

JCI Networking Training was held on June 10th, 2021. JCI Tobago had approximately forty-three (43) participants in the JCI Networking Training.

This training was facilitated by Past National President Khaleid Holder as he shared a meaningful presentation on how to network and why networking is important. They were able to identify ways in both networking and connecting with other people on the same or different levels, even different walks of life. As we network, to build friendly relationships and relationships that can influence opportunities such as job, educational support, business partnering and much more. This experience improved their visibility and views on how they interpret networking today, as it is beneficial to widen one's communication circle.

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