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EDITORIAL
Be Different. This year’s The Leader will be different. How so? Being different just for the sake of being different is useless. It’s just like being a rebel without a legimate cause. In our attempt to be different, we should strive to remain relevant and make end-users: you, our members. We ended up with three new objectives: (1) save resources; (2) be a portal of useful information; (3) improve access and reach. Active Citizens Conserve
But, we do not have monopoly to
Individually, I know that we seek out ideas from outside sources and have mentors outside of JCI. But, we also envision that we can make The Leader a portal of useful information from non-JCI members,
Thus, we invited some accomplished individuals to throw in an idea or two about problems and possible solutions that we,
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have already been lost, and with them, precious habitat for forestdwelling species—one cause of the mass extinction many scientists believe is underway. Meanwhile, 40 million acres of forests continue to disappear each year.” It is just right that we, as proclaimed active citizens, become more proactive with our environmental
With this in mind, we have decided to distribute digital copies of The Leader instead of printing them out.
Ecology.com reports that “[w] orld consumption of paper has grown 400 percent in the last 40 years. Various other reports estimate that 35% to 50% of the total trees cut worldwide are used by paper industries. Some would estimate that every 3000 sheets of paper cost us a tree. The Natural Resources Defense Council, named by the New York Times as the a “powerful environmental group” points out the grim truth: “nearly half the earth’s original forests
Every paper saved adds up to a tree saved.
active citizens, should also be concerned about. Digests of notable articles expounding on the concepts of “creating impact, motivating, investing, collaborating, and connecting” will also be
can easily get one. They only need to subscribe online.
Active Citizens Welcome Outside Ideas Some, if not most, tend to be “cultish” about our JCI teachings and ideas. It is understandable. I and organization that helps shape an adult’s growth and development better than we do for a relatively affordable investment (our dues).
all three objectives, especially, the second one. We hope you enjoy
Active Citizens Read With the decision to digitize The Leader, getting each issue into the hands of each of our members. Every one who wants to get a copy
Should you want to comment on certain articles or want to contribute content, feel free to send an email to jciptheleader@gmail.com.
EDITORIAL BOARD
THE LEADER MARC BRIAN C. LIM (JCI Dagupan Bangus) National President CHRISTOPHER M. CAMBA (JCI Cebu) National Secretary General Managing Director EMI ROSE R. PARCON (JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel) National Director for Publication - The Leader Editor-in-Chief
“ It is just right that we, as proclaimed active citizens, become more proactive with our environmental advocacies and
DEwEy C. TAN (JCI Manila) Creative Consultant
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CHARLENE L. CHIU (JCI Puerto Princesa Peacock) Creative Consultant
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: ERROL L. VILLAMANTE (JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel) REDFORD CHRISTIAN ERFEMIEJA (JCI Dagupan Bangus)
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: IDyLL LIzA D. PERORAMAS (JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel) RENE B. SANAPO (JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel)
About The Editor
An incurable idealist, Emi Rose R. Parcon found her “Camelot” after college in JCI. She came along with the package when JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel Charter President Cerwin Eviota invited her husband, Angelo Daniel Parcon to start a new chapter in the JCI movement.
She often jokes that she’ll retire from JCI. But, she CHERLENE MANETTE AqUINO (JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel)
realizes from time to time that JCI is not a job to “retire” from. It is a movement for a lifetime.
Once a Jaycee, always a Jaycee, after all.
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CONTENT National President
CONTRIBUTOR’S CORNER
MY JCI JOURNEY
What Makes A HERO
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2015 National Board
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2015 National Secretary General
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What Makes a Hero
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Development Entrepreneurship Tackles Wicked Problems
BLUEPRINTS creating the foundation of active citizenship
28-33 9 Facts Every Creative Needs to Know About Collaborative Teams 7 Tips How to Motivate Volunteers of
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The Engagement Pyramid: Six Levels of Connecting People and Social Change
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5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Philanthropic Struggles of TOMS Shoes
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2015 NATIONAL CHAIRPERSONS
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2015 National Training Month Celebration
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Pinay Power
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JCI YLEA (Batang Lider Award)
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JCI and the Millennium Development Goals
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JCI Week
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT
My JCI JOURNEy VISION
DEDICATION
SERVICE
Deciding to be one, on the other hand, presupposes a vision, a tangible and quantifiable agenda to make the organization stronger and better. It includes a dedication to the Values, Mission, and Vision in its purest form - a sincere desire to serve. 6 | The LEADER
What we do in JCI is make ourselves better to make a better world for others
Ten Questions with NP Brian Lim Why did you join JCI?
in Lingayen. We received a lot less awards than our
I was exposed to JCI at a very early age.
I have
many memories of JCI as a kid, attending the GMMs
of pride of being a JCI Dagupan Bangus Member. I
and projects of Dagupan Bangus Jaycees, and even
knew we had many meritorious projects, but we were not able to present them well during the AreaCon.
or 13. Nearly all of my “Titos” when I was young were
So the very next day, I met with our bids team, redid
all members of JCI.
But when I came back to the
all our bids in time for the Zamboanga NatCon, and
Philippines in 2001 after college, I was very reluctant
ended up winning the Temiong Awards for Most
to join JCI because in the back of my mind, my father
Outstanding Local Organization (Category 3) and
had already traversed that road. Every year since 2001
Most Outstanding President (Boopsie Siapno, 2011).
I was being recruited into my chapter, but it was only
The rest is, as they say, history. I served as EVP in 2012,
in 2008 that I acquiesced. So I guess, the way I joined
and as President in 2013. As President, JCI Dagupan
and became active in our organization was somewhat
Bangus received 10 UNO Awards and 2 Merit Awards
unconventional. But now that I have a much better
at the Area One Conference, and 3 Merit Awards and
appreciation of our organization, I would say that one
the Temiong for Most Outstanding Local Organization
should join JCI if you have a sincere desire to help
for Category 2. In the same year, we also won the bid
others. In the most simple terms, what we do in JCI
to host the 2015 NatCon in Dagupan against all odds.
is make ourselves better to make a better world for
This all happened in 2013, when I my father suffered
others.
a stroke, was elected as Vice Mayor of Dagupan, and elected to serve as Area Vice President for Area One I also
How did you become an active member? When I joined in 2008, I did not envision myself
learned a lot about myself and about JCI because of
becoming a very active member.
my experiences that year.
I stayed with it
because many of my friends were members themselves, most of them past presidents of my chapter. During
Did I rush to become NP?
those days, I am not ashamed to admit that I did not
I have heard of this comment being made by certain
even know the words to the JCI Values, Mission and
people, but I don’t quite see the logic in it. I don’t
Vision. I did not attend meetings regularly, did not
think there was any rush at all. First of all, nothing
actively participate in projects, and did not attend
in our constitution or policy manual prohibits a local
Area Conferences and National Conventions.
Then
organization president from becoming AVP, and
everything changed in 2011 at the Area One Conference
subsequently as NP. If the architects of our constitution
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and policy manual found this to be unacceptable, I’m
of the National Board, one must not only be decided,
sure a cogent argument would have been made for it,
but must have a good plan and the political will to
and it would have found its way to our fundamental
implement it at all cost.
laws as a prohibition. Secondly, we are an organization that adheres to the laws of democracy. Who gets
What is my vision for JCI Philippines?
elected to the National Board is a function of that
I think there is a need for the members of JCI
democracy. The will of the majority, and not the
Philippines to be re-directed, or even re-oriented,
whispers of a few, shall prevail.
to the things that truly matter – the tenets of the JCI Values, the Mission, and the Vision; to make the
What does it takes to be a member of the National
creation of sustainable impact the priority not only
Board?
“
To me, there has always been a difference between becoming a member of the National Board and deciding to be one. Becoming a national board member is simply winning an election, without necessarily having a plan
To be a member of the National Board, one must not only be decided,
for the organization, nor the desire and ability to make
but must have a good plan and the
those visions a reality. Deciding to be one, on the other
political will to implement it at all cost.
“
agenda to make the organization stronger and better. It includes a dedication to the Values, Mission, and Vision in its purest form - a sincere desire to serve. Becoming one is accomplished by achieving the position and not much after, while deciding to be one
of some, but all of the chapters and members of our national organization. This is why for this year, we are putting in a lot of time and effort on what we like to call
is achieving goals for the national organization that is
“JCI Education”. This entails building on the training
more important than winning an election. The position
momentum of 2014, create more quality trainers,
of the National President, or any national board position for that matter, is a job that is rendered vacant on a yearly basis. Our job as an organization is to make sure that we elect the best and the brightest to those positions; not out of friendship, not out of political
and to bring as much as possible to our members the standards and experiences of international training (i.e. JCI Academy in Japan). We also outlined the things we hope to accomplish for this year in what we call the “Ten-Point Agenda”:
alliances, not out of vengeance, not for any reason except merit – that such person (or persons) has the
1. “Positive Change Not Political Exchange”
leadership qualities that gives us the best chance to be
Philosophy - simply translates to an inclusive way
successful as a national organization. To be a member
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of doing things within our national organization,
if the local organizations are just as strong. Thus, we commit, but not limited, to do the following for local organizations. a.
100%
JCI.CC
Account
Activation
by
January – we will do this in order for all local organizations to be able to organize and immediately; b. JCI-Local
Government
Unit
Kit
–
will
provide protocol procedures in connecting that is, building consensus where there is none,
sanggunian resolution for accreditation, and
by dialoguing with anyone and everyone who
correspondence letters;
seeks positive change, by not identifying people based on who they supported in any election, and by upholding ourselves to a higher standard of
professionalism,
statesmanship,
and
JCI
Ambassadorship. 2.
c.
Quick
Response
to
Natural
Disasters
through Oplan Kaagapay – we will eradicate any
bureaucracy
in
the
activation
and
execution of Oplan Kaagapay by building a - we believe that a
strong national organization can only be achieved
clear structure on how this program should be managed; link and bring in key sectors of the society to participate in driving it;
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d. Feedback Mechanism – we will continuously
Secretariat Office and the Training Room, as
hold forums and dialogue with all local
these are the two most heavily used spaces within
organizations to get feedback. We want to
the headquarters. Funds for this renovation will be sourced externally, thus, will be at no cost to JCI Philippines.
chapters and the National Board; e.
Protocol Manual – we shall update the
5. ASPAC or World Congress by 2020 - JCI
protocol manual to include induction program
Philippines is seventh in the world in terms of JCI Membership, thus we believe that we have
which shall be distributed to all presidents; Conference or the World Congress by 2020 f.
Mandatory Regional E-Bid Seminars – we
should the opportunity present itself in the
shall aim to conduct E-Bid Seminars in all the
international scene. Regardless, in 2015, we shall
regions to ensure greater participation in the
create a core committee tasked with the initial
AreaCon and Temiong Awards;
steps to achieve this goal.
g. Improve Twinning Procedures – we will
6. Build on the Training Momentum and Create
provide policies and procedures on how
More Trainers - 2014 was an extraordinary
sister/brother chapters can maximize their
year for training (nearly 300% increase).
partnership through joint projects, joint BODs,
challenge is how to keep this momentum going.
and joint GMMs;
We do this in 2015 by: completing the National
The
Training Directorate by this year’s NatCon (NTD, h. Business Opportunities – we will help local
ATDs, RTDs, and LTDs); the creation of a Training
organizations connect with partners who may
Awards; we shall also continue the use of the
be able to help them in terms of business
Training Scorecard; and lastly, to achieve 100% JCI.CC Account Access for all local organizations
projects and programs;
by January 2015.
The ultimate goal is for the
organization to create more trainers. 3. National Program Management – we aim to establish alignment of local organization initiatives to national organization goals, and we will do this
7.
– we do this by:
by streamlining, aligning, and pre-scheduling all national programs prior to 2015 in order to allow
a.
Balanced Budget Policy - that is, ideally,
all local organizations to incorporate them in their
revenues shall equal to expenditures. Thus,
local plan of action.
the national organization will not incur a
We will cascade all these
information during the Presidents’ Academy in CDO. We will also provide a special training to prepare all our National Chairmen and Directors for the effective implementation of our National Programs;
b. Proper Turnover of Bank Accounts and Access Thereof – it is imperative that by December 31 of the current year, all bank
4. Renovation of the JCI Philippines Headquarters - this may be ambitious in terms of the amount
be properly turned over to the incoming
needed to fully renovate the headquarters to
board and/or national chairmen, complete
maximize its potential. However, we can prioritize
with a program of accounts payable and
the areas to be renovated; in particular, we believe that there is an immediate need to renovate the
obligations. Failure to do so shall give rise to possible sanctions.
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c.
External Audit leaders. will be subject to an external audit to be
The function will also serve as a
fundraising event for various national projects of JCI.
shall be presented no later than the second
9. Activate the Long Range Planning Committee - In 2008, the JCI Strategic Planning Committee
National Board Meeting.
met to determine the future of JCI, in particular d. Fiscal
Transparency
statements, including those of national
Committee focused on long-standing issues such
programs, shall be treated as documents
as declining membership, inconsistent global
of public information, whereas any JCI
image, and a lack of focus on JCI activities. Our
Member shall have access to them.
goal is to activate the Long Range Planning Committee which will provide localized solutions
e.
Consolidation of JCIP Bank Accounts –
and strategies.
by eliminating redundant bank accounts.
10. JCI Academy Philippines - the JCI Academy can
We hope to minimize the number of bank
best be described as an immersive experience
accounts used by JCI Philippines for better
of all things JCI. The delegates come out of it
monitoring and transparency.
with a new and broader perspective of what it truly means to be a JCI Member. It is one of our
f.
No Handling of Sponsor’s Funds by JCI
“
Members – to ensure the integrity of the national organization and its members, no member of JCI Philippines shall be
Fiscal Integrity, Transparency,
allowed to handle or disburse any funds
“
coming from any sponsor of any national program. All negotiations, payments, and disbursements between a sponsor and a third-party, in furtherance of the objectives of a national program, shall remain exclusive
objectives to be able to replicate this experience for JCI Members in the Philippines, especially for
to the aforementioned parties. their local organizations. We believe this will also g. Zero
Tolerance
for
Corruption
–
allegations of corruption, which in any way may threaten the reputation of the national organization, will not be tolerated.
Any
incidences of corruption will be reported to the disciplinary committee for immediate action.
contribute greatly to shifting our focus towards “positive change” instead of “political exchange”. What is the impact of social media to JCI? The impact is both positive and negative.
Positive
in the sense that information gets from point a to point b in a matter of seconds, and people become more engaged in the work we do. Negative in the
8. Centennial Celebration - a date shall be set to celebrate the centennial anniversary of JCI. The celebration will be a gala event that will serve two purposes – to market JCI as a brand and to be able to network with potential partners coming from the academe, multinational companies,
sense that particularly in the Philippines, occasionally, there is a lack of discipline in the use of social media. As JCI Members, we are all ambassadors of our organization.
It is our responsibility to protect the
dignity of JCI at all costs, even at the expense of our personal sentiments. People who use social media to espouse negativity while wearing the badge of JCI are
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our vision is to be the leading global network of young “active” citizens, not “negative” citizens.
I don’t see
the world president using social media other than to promote the objectives and accomplishments of our organization. Who are we to do otherwise? How do you balance your time between JCI and your other endeavors? best as they can. But I do not believe that one should spend 24 hours a day or 7 days a week doing things related to JCI. The nature of the organization is nonyoung people to create positive change. Where do you create this positive change? In ourselves and in the world around us. Thus, to “be better” means to do good work not just in JCI but also in our personal and professional lives. You must give into the organization as much as you take away from it. It is important to have that balance.
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Is there too much politics in JCI?
that ideologically is for positive change. The root of
There are some people who engage in it more than
politics is too much of the unimportant things (back
others.
talk, egos, false speculation, credit grabbing, spreading
I think this happens when people become
too engrossed in our national organization.
There
rumors, etc.) and not enough work.
I think people
must be a healthy balance between JCI life and life
should focus on doing more for the organization
in general. When people become too absorbed, they
instead of for themselves. Performance over politics.
develop wrong habits, become too political, and even
I subscribe to the saying: “the reason why we were
develop “bunker mentality”, an attitude of extreme
given two hands instead of two mouths is so we can
defensiveness from an exaggerated sense of being
talk less and do more.”
attacked. In effect, they lose sight of the very reason How is your JCI journey thus far? I cannot even accept the view of some people to let things simply be, because according to them, politics is
eventful years of my life. I think I was able to bring
the norm in our organization. I think that is cowardly. It
into the organization many of the things I learned as
removes any semblance of idealism in an organization
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with JCI Week National Chairman during the National Opening of JCI Week in Zamboanga City
what I wanted to do since the campaign. I just want to
for JCI members worldwide – there are marketing,
contribute to the organization as much as I can as NP
fundraising, recruitment, and partnership opportunities. For us in the Philippines, we are celebrating it through
about what I could have done or could have done
a gala fundraiser. It’s an opportunity for JCI members
better. My mindset is the same when I do business
young and old to reconnect, network with business
focus on the positive, not worry about getting credit,
rededicate ourselves to create more positive change
realize that it is a thankless job, and don’t pay attention
and impact. As far as I know, JCI Philippines’ gala event
to cynics who talk but don’t perform.
is the only one of its kind to be celebrated among all the national organizations.
It’s quite an accomplishment to say the least. Not many
Bonus question: as a leader, is it better to be loved
organizations can claim to be a hundred years old let
or feared?
alone be dedicated to creating positive change. It’s a
Neither. It is much better to just perform.
celebration accompanied by numerous opportunities
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2015 NATIONAL BOARD MA. CHRISTINE P. GARCIA 2014 National President
MARC BRIAN C. LIM 2015 National President
CHRISTOPHER M. CAMBA 2015 National Secretary General
MARIA CONCEPCION R. HERNANDEZ-BELOSO 2014-2015 General Legal Counsel
MAXIMO ALEXIS M. TAN 2015 National Executive Director
HEGEM C. FURIGAY 2015 National Treasurer
FRANJIEH EON ANGELO C. TIU 2015 National Executive Vice President
ABEGAIL V. SABLE
STEVE ALLEN C. TYCANGCO
VINCENT N. LOBRIGO
KEN DERRIK S. NGO
RUMEL V. MIRA
2015 Area Vice President - Area I
2015 Area Vice President - Area II
2015 Area Vice President - Area III
2015 Area Vice President - Area IV
2015 Area Vice President - Area V
LYNN V. LASCANO
CHRISTIAN B. CLEMENO
DARYL T. BIHAG
EMMANUEL A. NARTATEZ, II
ANGELITO S. UY
JEANETTE M. DE VERA
MA. ANNE T. CELICIOUS
BIANITO M. FIEL, JR. “Jhun”
ALLAN C. VILLALOBOS
RUTH ELIZABETH J. TALAG
LINOEL NOAH G. GOH
JOSE FRANCISCO V. GERONA
HASHIM A. YUSAH
2015 Regional Vice President Western Visayas
2015 Regional Vice President Western Mindanao
GILMARK V. MENESES
2015 Regional Vice President Northern Luzon
2015 Regional Vice President Cagayan Valley
2015 Regional Vice President Ilocandia Region
LYNARD JAY P. BAQUING 2015 Regional Vice President Central Luzon
2015 Regional Vice President Metro North
2015 Regional Vice President Metro East
2015 Regional Vice President Metro South
NAZH-FAR MARIWA BERGANIO
2015 Regional Vice President Rizal Region
2015 Regional Vice President Southern Tagalog Region
2015 Regional Vice President Laguna Region
2015 Regional Vice President Palawan Region
2015 Regional Vice President Central Visayas
2015 Regional Vice President Eastern Visayas
ARIEL K. GENATO, JR.
2015 Regional Vice President Cavite South
LINA ASUNCION C. ALEJOS 2015 Regional Vice President Cavite North
2015 Regional Vice President Davao Region
JASON M. ALCUDIA
2015 Regional Vice President Northern Mindanao
NIRVANA ALPHA VITA G. FRUYLAN 2015 Regional Vice President Southern Mindanao
JUVY ABEN E. ABION
2015 Regional Vice President Bicol Region
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NATIONAL SECRETARY Believing in the importance of the role of a secretary in the success of our Local, Region, Area and National Organizations, we set up structures to activate everyone increasing involvement and participation, proving easy access to relevant information and building more opportunities to develop themselves and become effective in carrying out their roles. needed to be executed and delivered in order to True to our theme of “Be Better” and tagline of “I am for
effectively
Positive Change,” for this JCI Year 2015, we committed
designed to align to JCI’s key strategies to Motivate,
manage
Local
Organizations.
It
was
Invest, Connect, Collaborate and Impact, which JCI Philippines. We will work on establishing a way of
ultimately will drive prositive change.
operating effeciently, promoting innovations to keep our organization responsive to the changing needs of
Driving a more unified, relevant and effective
our members, the community and other stakeholders.
communications.
That way, we can better manage our National
The National Board approved the creation of our very
Organization in general and better serve our members in particular.
The team will be primary responsible in managing both internal and external communication channels of JCI
to achieve excellent performance thereby creating
Philippines. It will integrate all communication channels
greater impact and positive change. Primarily anchored on our drive to CONNECT
and effective messaging and contribute in sustaining
and eventually supporting our efforts to MOTIVATE,
JCIP’s social impact, serving our vision and mission,
COLLABORATE, INVEST and IMPACT, through the
and staying true to our organization’s values. It focuses on four areas, namely:
introducing
improvements
to
achieve
a
better
management system and structure: Driving Efficiency to Performance to Impact and Positive Change.
Driving maximum engagement from Secretaries at
This is our main goal for the year, and this is how we also
all levels.
structure this year’s JCIPEA Program, making it a more
Believing in the importance of the role of a secretary
comprehensive one by rationalizing its components
in the success of our Local, Region, Area and National Organizations, we set up structures to activate
scorecard serves as a checklist containing all items
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everyone increasing involvement and participation,
proving easy access to relevant information and building more opportunities to develop themselves and become effective in carrying out their roles. Now, our batch #legasec can proudly say that “We are Secretaries for Positive Change.# More than our commitment to deliver these innovations, we are also hoping to institutionalize these offers, continuously improving along the way. We thank everyone for embracing these changes and for responding to our call to be united for positive change!
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The move to institutionalize JCIP’s own media and communications team under the office of the National Secretary General that will be responsible in managing both internal and external communication channels of the organization. 18 | The LEADER
integrate all communication channels deliver a more unified, relevant and effective messaging contribute in sustaining JCIP’s social impact
Connect. Motivate. Collaborate. Email us!
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MY IMPACT STORY
what Makes a Hero? We do not have to look back in history to meet heroes, because they are here. They are our fellow Jaycees, our presidents, our trainers. The nation’s young active citizens – we are the heroes.
In JCI, I saw the Jose Rizals who pour their heart out in developing trainings, writing manuals and studying modules not only for themselves but for their constituents. In JCI, I met the Melchora Aquinos offering their own resources
through holding livelihood programs, granting scholarships and doing outreach projects. And it is in JCI that I saw the Andres Bonifacios who are wholeheartedly campaigning for their convictions
Truth be told, we all want to be heroes. We all want to make that difference in that moment of time that will dramatically impact the situation and even foster change. 20 | The LEADER
As I meet different people from all over the globe, I have yet to meet anyone who does not want this. We all simply desire the ability and the power to act freely and without restraint to make this kind of difference.
Heroism is not merely random acts of kindness, as great as they are. Heroism is very distinct. A hero is not someone you simply admire or respect. A hero is a very distinct person.
So what makes a hero, anyway? According to one of the world’s best tennis player, Arhur Ashe, “true heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not
engaged in voluntarily, even in military contexts, as
the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the
heroism remains an act that goes beyond something
urge to serve others at whatever cost.
required by military duty. Third, a heroic act is one performed with recognition of possible risks and costs,
And as the world renowned psychologist Phillip
be they to one’s physical health or personal reputation, in which the actor is willing to accept anticipated
to others in need, whether that’s a person, group, or community, or in defense of certain ideals. Second, it’s
anticipated at the time of the act.
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resources, use our talents, and choose inconvenience over comfort to respond to the cries of society. It is when we voluntarily engage in an activity that is in service to someone else, or the community as a whole, and we take a risk in doing so and do it without any
“
Being a hero and allowing others to be heroes for us is a commitment. Let yourself be empowered by the opportunity it is to make this kind of difference.
“
expectation of material gain. It is when we put the well-being of others ahead of our own. And it is when we choose action over apathy to transform lives and, ultimately, transform our nation.
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Being a hero and allowing others to be heroes for us is a commitment. Let yourself be empowered by the opportunity it is to make this kind of difference. This very commitment is the driving force of this revolution for positive change.
JCI has set me on a quest. And when this adventure began, there was no stopping this hero. And when heroes unite? Well, that’s how we start to change the world.
IDYLL LIZA D. PERORAMAS 2015 President JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel
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ACTIVE CITIZENS IN ACTION
“Development requires tackling wicked problems - problems that are socomplicated; defining them is a challenge by itself. “
Development Entrepreneurship Tackles wicked Problems “A wicked problem, according to urban planners Rittel and Webber (1973) involves changing mindsets and behavior of a large number of people. Our understanding of wicked problems evolves only when we find solutions for them.”
“Mr Rene Sanapo works as Consultant for two of The Asia Foundation’s “Coalition for Change” projects, Coordinating Roads and Infrastructure Investments for Development, and Partnership for Land Governance. The latter is being implemented by the Foundation for Economic Freedom, and managed by Mr Jaime Faustino.”
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Traditional development reform approaches have not worked so well in solving wicked problems. A new approach called Development Entrepreneurship shows that applying ideas from the business world can be more effective.
Development requires tackling wicked problems -
is a challenge by itself. Take poverty - we used to
basic needs. We even created a pass/fail idea based
above it or below it, and a country’s development was measured by the percentage of households above or below the poverty line. But over time our understanding of poverty evolved. Now we think it has to do with availability of choices ranging from survival, access to basic services, employment or business, and
solutions to poverty depend on what we understand it to be. A wicked problem, according to urban planners Rittel and Webber (1973) involves changing mindsets and behavior of a large number of people. Our understanding of wicked problems evolves only
are not necessarily right or wrong. They are just “better”/“worse”, “good enough”/“not good enough” (again, think of solutions to poverty - there are no black-and-white answers, just answers that alleviate or worsen the situation). And every solution has its own consequence, many of which can’t really be anticipated; thus, one can only learn more about the problem by testing solutions. Against wicked problems, traditional development approaches have not been so successful.
The
traditional approach typically follows this process:
the implementation of that solution, implement the plan, and then evaluate the effects. This worked like
second, then on to the third, and so on. And there’s no
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turning back - you can’t go back to program design
Philippines is widely recognized to have improved).
once you have started implementation, or go back to analysis once you have designed your intervention.
Jaime Faustino
and his colleagues (2014) think
they have found a better approach - and theirs is
It’s a methodical process, and many would argue
not just theory, but experience from relatively recent reforms in the Philippines, in areas like “pocket” open
understood/anticipated cause and effect. It’s no coincidence
that
the
skies, the RoRo (Roll On/
“
Roll Off) system, public land titling, revision of the
most prevalent planning
“Trust is important in the team because
tool used in this approach
there has to be candor and intellectual
is the LogFrame, or the
honesty without drama in discussing
framework”.
Unfortunately,
the
approach has had limited effect.
Going
back
to
construction.
They call this approach
Entrepreneurship” because it is based on applying
poverty, after all the billions spent on anti-poverty and poverty alleviation programs over the decades, the
building
“ D e v e l o p m e n t
ideas and options.”
“
“logical
sin tax, and new school
principles
entrepreneurship
of to
development problems.
poor is still with us and in greater numbers (and the gap between the rich and the poor continue to widen,
is about setting our sights, picking the development
even when the general economic performance of the
objective.
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Faustino
says
that
the
development
objective has to be technically correct and politically
ideas and options. Teams need to have subject domain
feasible. By “technically correct”, he means it should
experts, political operators, and somebody who can
have the potential for creating a desired outcome that
provide information about how key decision makers
is better than the current situation, could be applied
are thinking.
beyond its original locus of implementation, and could be sustained by either government or market forces. “Politically feasible” he means that there is a
Development Entrepreneurship is a fairly new mixture of ideas already tried and tested in the business world. Supported by the evidence of its
likelihood that the reform would be acceptable to actors who are invested in the current way of doing
Entrepreneurship
things.
implementors of development programs, including
There could be several technically correct solutions,
is
gaining
traction
among
collaborators in a group called “Doing Development Differently”. The idea that political action is necessary for development reform is being discussed by
may not be the best solutions, but next to best. And
development program funders involved in a movement
Faustino’s experience says its better to pursue next-
for “Thinking and Working Politically”.
to-best solutions that are doable than best solutions that are Quixotic. The
second
It’s biggest potential, I think, lies in the possibility of citizens - specially businessmen and entrepreneurs
set
of
ideas
in
Development
- applying its concepts to pursue changes in our
Entrepreneurship has to do with the reform process.
communities. Not all of us can aspire for national
Instead of following the waterfall, the DE process
level reforms, but many of us can be involved in
emphasizes learning by doing. Start by taking small
local innovations and improvements. Development
bets - test some theories in a small way. If it does not
Entrepreneurship offers a way for being more effective
work, discontinue. If it works, scale it up. Then test
involvement in community development.
other theories. So instead of one LogFrame, DE uses the Theory of Change - and evolves this theory as they learn from experience. Like many founders of start-ups, Faustino and his team pick strategic metrics to gauge their progress, which they call “Measures that Matter”. Political
thinking
and
action
permeates
the
Development Entrepreneurship process. It requires an analysis of where key actors stand with regards to the
their willingness to spend social and political capital to either preserve or change the status quo. Flowing from this stakeholder analysis, DE’s form and manage coalitions, try to convert opponents into allies, mobilize champions or neutralize the opposition. The third set of ideas has to do with organizing and keeping the development reform team. Trust is important in the team because there has to be candor and intellectual honesty without drama in discussing
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BLUEPRINTS
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COLLABORATE
9 Facts Every Creative Needs to Know About Collaborative Teams Behind every successful creative story is a great team of passionate people who raised each other’s game. Each individual focuses on productivity, but what really takes the project to the next level is by improving the teams and understanding the psychological factors that turn a group of individuals into a solid unit.
3. Virtual teams can do better than face-to-face teams. Cisco conducted a survey in 2009 and revealed that 69% of thousands of teleworkers increased their productivity while working remotely. Similarly, 83% admitted that their communication with other team members was neither unaffected nor improved despite the isolation. Another research team led by Frank Siebdrat assessed the performance of 80 software companies in 2009. His team found that virtual teams often outperform “co-located” teams because the process is more organized, such as is the most important factor in the success of a remote team to ensure that each member contributes fully. 4. A balance of extroverts and introverts makes for a better team. Corrine Bendersky and Neha Parikh Shah
Here are nine facts that can help how to help optimize the team selection and working habits; thereby maximizing the opportunity of working with others.
and talents of introverts as compared to bolder and more aggressive extroverts, who
1. The presence of other people can boost performance.
they recommend that the most effective mix is a balance of complementary personalities.
According to “social facilitation” effect in social psychology, the presence of other people engaged in similar task can boost motivation. In 1920, social psychologist Floyd Allport showed how a group of people working individually in one table performed better on their tasks though there was no cooperation or competition. His research illustrated how other people’s energy can pass as a substitute team though a person works alone.
Sports teams have the advantage when they compete in their home stadium because of the familiar surroundings and familiar faces around them. Constantly working with the same people gives the opportunity to learn their strengths and weaknesses and develop unspoken habits and rules that encourage mutual understanding. The presence of other people engaged in the same task can boost motivation.
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5. Most good teams have one analytic thinker on board. Ishani Aggarwal and Anita Woolley at the Tepper School of Business found that teams with an analytic thinker perform better because they focus on the details of the project, pay more attention in identifying sub-tasks, and take note of the resources needed to complete them. However, they warned that big picture thinkers
and analytical thinkers can disagree on strategic priorities, which can harm the performance of the team. 6. Teams perform better when they include both men and women. In 2012, Credit Suisse released a publication and analysis of approximately 2,400 international companies saying that a diverse team at least one woman on the board and balanced leadership skills are the strongest performers. Likewise, European researchers revealed in 2011 that teams with equal number of men and women performed best at a business venture game because they monitor each other more often to ensure that everyone performs their team.
individual team members but on the higher proportion of women in the group and how each member take turns during conversation. The research led by Anita Woolley suggests that each team should be tested for “social sensitivity”, just like how each individual is assessed. If a team fails at this assessment, then or train the team in better communication. 9. The best teams communicate outside of formal meetings. Researchers at MIT Human Dynamics Laboratory revealed that conversations outside of formal meetings are the most important factor that contributes to team success. Their research showed that the energy and engagement of these informal interactions accounts for one third of the differences in productivity between groups. The most productive creative teams hit the perfect balance between sourcing new ideas from outside the team and integrating ideas within the team.
*This is a digest from an article derived from 99U.
BLUEPRINTS 7. Splitting teams into sub-groups is dangerous. Allegiances and friendships are inevitable within teams. Research showed that “micro-cultures” are strong when the team is formed based on social identity, such as gender or ethnicity. According to psychologist Doris Fay, divisions in multi-disciplinary teams can also be formed along shared professional identities. Hence, it should be made sure that there is a plenty of communication between team members and each member is committed to the same cause. The team should also evaluate its own performance. 8. Effective teams sensitivity”.
depend
on
“social
Research proved that the “collective intelligence” of teams is not based on the average IQ of
creating the foundation of active citizenship
MOTIVATE
7 Tips How to Motivate Volunteers of Nonprofit Organizations organization. Sadly, they are the most critical yet often overlooked asset of the organization. Unfortunately, most organizations do not know how to motivate their volunteers so that they will take that extra step for the organization.
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4. Share everything you can. FGOs.org recommends seven key strategies how knowledge, and skills of its volunteers. 1. Make them feel at home. Make sure that volunteers feel that they are a part of the organization. Provide them with a comfortable workplace, introduce them to other staff and volunteers, and keep them updated with what is going on in the organization. Volunteers do not only want to help but they also want to enjoy their time with the organization. 2. Understand the volunteers.
areas, such as management or research, while others opted to volunteer because they support your cause. Do not be afraid to ask why they chose to work in the organization to maximize their skills and talent while providing them with a truly valuable experience. Listening and understanding each volunteer individually will keep them motivated.
The more volunteers know, the more they will be able to do their job better and help the organization further. Share with them the plans, goals, and hopes. Volunteers are oftentimes on the frontline so they have plenty of ideas, notice the small stuff, and experience situations that most of the management do not. Volunteers your new service, Allow them to see how they can contribute to the bigger picture. 5. Show appreciation to their work. Just like any worker, volunteers feel better about their work if they are appreciated and assured that they are making a positive contribution. Let your volunteers know that they are making a positive impression and share with them their contributions to the organization, such as helping out in raising funds for the organization, assisting in developing new projects, and supporting the organization. Stop and thank them for their work, at least once a day. 6. Thank and reward the volunteers.
not survive without its volunteers. Show your volunteers that you appreciate their support so that they will realize their true value. A thank you letter with personal touch and signed by all staff members will give a nice impression, but a special dinner for them will surely make them feel special.
3. Give back and invest. Volunteers are giving up their time, skills, and expertise to support your cause; hence, it is your responsibility to repay them and invest in them. Show courtesy by walking them through their tasks, regardless how basic and obvious they are. Answer their questions respectfully, ensure them that you are always around, and show them that you support them should problems occur.
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There are times that volunteers will have to stop working. During these times, it is important to show that you understand and support them. Be positive and help them Make them feel better by being positive and assist them in any way you can, even if it means inconvenience in your end. *This is a digest from an article derived from Funds for NGOs.
BLUEPRINTS
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CONNECT
The Engagement Pyramid: Six Levels of Connecting People and Social Change The Engagement Pyramid has six levels different levels of engagement that people can have within an organization, as discussed by Gideon Rosenblatt, former Executive Director of Groundwire. Organizations utilize the pyramid to allow comprehensive thinking on various methods and techniques available to them and match the opportunities with its members for a higher possibility of success when it is carried out. The vertical dimension exhibits represents the intensity of engagement — low-level, lightweight engagement at the bottom and high-intensity, deep engagement at the top — while the horizontal dimension represents the number of people involved. The combination results to a pyramid with plenty of mildly-engaged people at the bottom and a few deeply-engaged people at the top.
communications that focus on informationsharing and awareness-building, such as word-of-mouth, websites, blogs, social media, or published articles in blogs, newspapers, and magazines. This level of engagement is unaided recognition polling.
aims to offer value and secure permission to deliver direct, proactive communications via subscription to newsletter, email list, or RSS feeds. The person engaged in this level shows interest in the cause and interest of the organization by providing his contact information to receive updates and information about it. This level is evaluated through its RSS and newsletter subscriptions, click-through metrics. Twitter followers, and Facebook fans.
Engagement Level 3, called “Endorsing”, seeks of the work by low-level membership pledges, email forwarding, petition signing, becoming a Facebook fan or a Twitter follower to inform and stimulate interest leading to straightforward, single-step transactions with little risk or investment of resources. The person engaged in this level allows his name to be used to endorse campaign because he believes in the mission and trusts the organization. “Endorsing” level measures its success based on the number of memberships, social media sharing, public endorsements, and conversion and renewal rates.
Also known as “Contributing”, Engagement Level 4 aims to deepen the commitment to mission and work of the organization through personal emails, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings, to inform, arouse interest, and coordinate on a special project or request funds. The person engaged in this level contributes the organization. Engagement Level 1, the bottom level of the Engagement Pyramid, is labelled “Observing”. It strives to inspire initial and repeat contact with the organization through random, indirect
volunteers, volunteer hours, contributed dollars, conversion, and renewal rates.
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philanthropy should be authentic to the company’s the story of Toms Shoes. The primary goal of engagement level 5, referred to as “Owning”, is to instill and develop a sense of responsibility for the mission and work of the organization through personal emails, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings, to collaborate on ongoing projects. The measure of success for “Owning” level become less quantitative and more subjective, which requires evaluation through interviews and surveys.
Blake Mycoskie launched Toms Shoes in 2006. He had a very creative hook that will set his company different from the competitive shoe market. That is, for every pair of canvas sold, Toms will donate a pair of canvas Toms gave away 10,000 pairs of shoes. In its second year, the number soared to 200,000.
Engagement Level 6, the topmost level known as “Leading”, seeks to develop leadership skills and opportunities by personal emails, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings to inform, stimulate interest, and support the mission. Similar to the previous level, “Leading” level is assessed by opinions through interviews and surveys. *This is a digest from an article derived from IdealWare.
BLUEPRINTS
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IMPACT
5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Philanthropic Struggles of TOMS Shoes The Millennials, or the Generation Y, will spend more than $200 billion each year starting in 2017. In order to catch those millennial dollars, entrepreneurs do some philanthropic work as part of their marketing strategy and product development. However, attaching a charitable donation tag on each sale is not enough. The
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However, many philanthropists say that donating shoes is not the best way to help poor communities. It can even harm them as well as the local cobblers, creating an economy of dependence. Likewise, in their article, Fast Company says the act is a temporary solution for a system that needs long-term, comprehensive economic development, health, education, and sanitation solutions. Toms has now expanded beyond shoes, went back to the drawing board, and came up with more thoughtful forms of giving. The company now donates a birth kit with the sale of every bag and gives money to provide clean water with every bag of coffee sold. Toms still donates shoes but they are now sourcing it from local producers to support struggling economies. Valeria Budinich, leadership member at Ashoka, and entrepreneurs can do to incorporate philanthropy in their business and create a double bottom line — increasing earnings while doing good.
1. Do not manipulate your customers. More than older customers, Millennials have very strong lie detectors. They can easily distinguish when a charitable offering is authentic or done only to make the company look compassionate.
Budinich recommends that entrepreneurs should think how they can involve their customers as
2. Be thoughtful about your supply chain. Many businesses want to get noticed with marketing campaigns, such as promising organic ingredients or locally-sourced foods. supply chain as part of your social-good pitch, you should follow through and play consistent. Trivializing and turning the campaign into a very opportunistic behavior is the worst thing to do. 3. Build philanthropy into the core of your business. Incorporate philanthropy into every aspect of the business — from your suppliers, your treatment to employees, to how you distribute the charitable dollars — and you will create social impact from the employee level up to the institutional level.
5. Learn from others’ mistakes. Companies like Toms and Nike needed to take drastic steps to assure customers that they are sincere when they comment on “doing good while doing well”. Each entrepreneur starting their own businesses should take the opportunity to see what other companies have done and avoid similar mistakes. Doing philanthropic work as part of the business can organically into the business model, skipping philanthropy can help your business more.
*This is a digest from an article derived from Forbes.
4. Find a concrete way to show your impact. Millennials want to see proof that their money has a real impact. This is the reason why Kai Buehler created Causora, an online platform that connects brands with causes to help millennials offer tangible contributions with every purchase, such as a free meal, feeding program, and clean water. Buehler says that 90% of consumers like to shop brands that repay; however, it should be aligned with the product and the company.
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2015 NATIONAL CHAIRPERSONS
Hubert Cua World Congress
Claire Palmones
Jaeger Tanco TOYM
Bernard Al-Ag JCI Week
Jan Richard M. Reyes YLEA
Michelle Endaya Pinay Power
Gian Paolo Cheang Oplan Kaagapay
Danes Lee Liter of Light
Kirk Anthony C. Onga Fundraising
Emi Rose Parcon The Leader
Ma. Lourdes V. Cheang Training
Lian Rimando Awards
Atty. Jocelyn Mendoza COMELEC
Aya Peñalosa Merchandise
Voltaire Mendoza Twinning
Lyn Manansala Bags for School
Deo Alcudia Public Speaking
Dino De Leon Debate
Jojo Matias Think Green
Maan Clemeno UNMDG
Bea Jarantilla 100 Years Gala
Lauren Arielle Berberabe “I am for Peace”
Richard Mariñas JCI Marker
Bernard Dy Nomination
Joyce Macaspac Website
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Raymond Esperat PR and Media Relations
Christine Garcia Senate Affairs
2015 National Training Month Celebration JCI Philippines strategically designated the month of February as its National Training Month (NTM). With the 2015 training thrust of “Upskilling. Networking. Innovating. Training. and Engaging. (UNITE) for Positive Change,� the five areas rolled out innovative training programs to address the developmental needs of their members.
U.N.I.T.E Upskilling, Networking, Innovating, Training, Engaging
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UPskilling JCI Chapters ran JCI Presenter, BrownBag sessions, and Train the Trainers Workshops to support the continuous development of our trainers.
NETwORKing A Trainers Database was compiled to make it easier for Area Training Directors to accommodate the requests
INNOVATing New Training Modules were introduced to address the needs of Local Organizations and to allow trainers the
TRAINing Building on the momentum of last year, this years training team commits to roll out trainings that are relevant and value adding
ENGAGing Building Relationships amongst training Directors to reinforce the concept of JCI Ambassadorship in every LO
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PINAy POwER PINAY POWER
Last March 29, the national culminating activity aptly billed as #Babae Ka was held at Little Theatre,
advocate women’s welfare and advancement of
Miriam College, Quezon City and was hosted by JCI
gender equality.
Manilena. It is a symposium which aims to tackle about women’s rights and gender sensitivity and
Its objectives includes:
empowerment and purpose grace. Alongside the event is an exhibit showcasing products catering to
To unite all female chapters and female members of
women as well. Invited guest speakers were Marianne
mixed chapter in organizing projects that addresses
Mencias, Author and Jean Enriquez, Executive Director:
topics pertaining to women. To involve the male members in such activities and
Succeeding the celebration of Women’s Month,
strengthen their awareness to women campaigns
other recommended project include an activity in
and share such knowledge within their community,
November for the International Day for the Elimination
friends and family members
of Violence against Women.
Increase membership growth of female members within the organization through strategic activities
March has been marked as the PInay Power month coinciding the celebration of the International Women’s PINAY POWER “Babae: Katuwang ka sa Buhay, Bahay at Kaunlaran”. chapters nationwide participated by conducting projects geared towards women’s welfare in their local community.
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JCI yLEA (Batang Lider Award)
The youth Leadership Excellence Awards (2015) The Youth Leadership Excellence Awards (YLEA) is
Renato “Rene” B. Batoon, a staunch supporter of youth development projects and whose NOM Theme,
International-Philippines. Its objective is to give
“Jaycees for a BetterTomorrow,” encapsulated his
due recognition to outstanding public and private
administration’s thrust towards the youth, conceived
elementary and high school students and to inspire
of the idea of honoring academically exceptional
them towards greater achievements in life.
students all over the country as a way of motivating them to excel further.
The YLEA had its modest beginnings way back in 1985. Then Philippine Jaycees National President
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The National President personally coined the term,
by the Ministry of Education and Culture. About 200 graduates were the recipients of this award, all high school graduates for leadership and academic excellence, and later organized into one club, the
JCP Headquarters.
While the CATLEA was dissolved in 1990 due to the public’s animosity towards Citizen’s Army Training program, the PLEA project, however continued and prospered. Under National President Benjamin S. “Presidential Leadership Excellence Award” (PLEA) for this landmark undertaking, as this was his “pet” project. In its pilot run, the project targeted the top ten graduating elementary students from each of
Lim, the project was renamed “Presidential Youth Leadership Excellence Award” (PYLEA). Under his term, the PYLEA expanded its scope to include elementary and high school graduating students.
the 1,000 public and private schools in the country. In just a short span of four months, from January to April 1985, the entire National Organization, with the National President personally overseeing this pilot project, vigorously promoted the implementation to all participating Jaycee chapters, numbering around 430 at that time. About 10,000 outstanding graduating elementary students were given medals
Ministry of Education and Culture, under Minister Jaime C. Laya. This project created such a great impact,
country encouraged them to continue this worthwhile undertaking.
This pioneering activity was recognized by no less than Junior Chamber International when it won the
The program changed to its present name, “Youth
“Most
Leadership Excellence Award” in 1993, under the
Outstanding
Youth
Development
Project”
term of National President Roderick L. Ngo. Since Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 1985, the only NOM Award won by the Philippine Jaycees that year. Congressmen who have allotted a certain portion of Corollary to the PLEA, the National Leadership also
their discretionary and/or Congressional Countrywide
launched the “Citizens Army Training Leadership
Development funds for the project.
Excellence Award” (CATLEA) that same year, under the chairmanship of National Commissioner Romeo Mascardo. This project was supported by the AFP
This year’s implementation is in coordination with Sen.
Chief of Staff General Fabian C. Ver, and endorsed
JV Ejercito.
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JCI and the Millennium Development Goals JCI has a Special Consultative Status with The United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1954. ECOSOC constitutes one of the principal organs of the
JCI took a decision to work closely with the United
United Nations. It is responsible for coordinating the
Nations
agencies
in
attaining
the
Millennium
economic, social and related work of 14 UN specialized
regional commissions.
JCI Organizations use the UN MDGs, a set of timebound and measurable goals and targets for combating
Since 1954, JCI and the United Nations have had a
poverty, as a framework for positive change in the
longstanding, positive relationship sharing similar
community.
goals and working towards better communities and a better world. JCI had Special consultative status, which
The MDGs are:
is granted to NGOs that have a Special competence Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger the initiatives and activities covered by ECOSOC. The new general consultative status is reserved for large
Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
international NGOs, whose area of work covers most of
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
the issues on the agenda of the UN and its subsidiary
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
bodies, making JCI a member of an elite group of fewer
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
than 150 large, established NGOs with such status.
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
In September 2000 at the UN Millennium Summit, world leaders agreed to a set of time-bound and
Working in collaboration with the United Nations, JCI
measurable goals and targets for combating poverty,
has held several Leadership Summits at the UN in New
hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation
York. These Summits have helped JCI members learn
and discrimination against women. Placed at the heart
about the UN and its projects, including those related
of the global agenda, they are called the UN Millennium
with the MDGs.
Development Goals (MDGs) and include eight main goals.
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JCI week JCI Week projects and activities stressing the give strategies
Invest, Collaborate, Connect, and Impact. LOs were encouraged to have joint JCI Week celebrations to make a bigger impact on their activities and projects and to create better publicity for the JCI movement.
Actions that CONNECT OUR ACTIONS: Share JCI Active Citizen Framework concept to the community. Conduct My World Campaign (Forum and Survey) locally. Secure a local resolution declaring April 12-18 as JCI Week in your locality Conduct community training sharing our core skills in JCI like Parliamentary Procedure and Project Management. Encourage media and PR exposures for all JCI initiatives – Print, Radio and/or TV. Utilize Social Media, ensuring our positive presence in all different online communities available. Put up/unveil a JCI Marker or Billboard. Activate your LO Secretary.
Suggested JCI Week Activities
Actions that COLLABORATE OUR ACTIONS: Introduce programs that will position JCIP as an organization that will unite all sectors of society to create sustainable impact. Attend JCI and non-JCI conferences and summits. Celebrate JCI 100th Year of Impact to bring in the different sectors of the society and rally them to drive our key programs. Enter into partnership (MOA) with various sectors of the community for a specific JCI Program/Project. Participate in JCI Twinning Program. Encourage collaboration internally among various JCIP Programs – promote YLEA, Pinay Power, Think Green, UNMDG during JCI WEEK Organize joint projects at all levels – Inter LO, Regional or Area. Partner with other professional groups, government associations and other relevant assemblies. Suggested JCI Week Activities
OUR GOAL: JCI Philippines will connect people, the community and global society.
OUR GOAL: JCI Philippines will bring together like-minded partners to expand mutual impact.
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Actions that INVEST OUR ACTIONS: Organize business-related projects and seminars. Host business networking sessions. Organize Fund Raising-for-a-cause events. Market the JCIP online store and merchandise. Participate by promoting local products to be part of it.
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Actions that IMPACT
Explore collaboration with businesses owned by JCI Members and promote them. Submit project proposals for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of major companies.
Suggested JCI Week Activities
OUR GOAL: JCI Philippines will create a financial plan that will invests on long-term goals.
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OUR ACTIONS: Implement sustainable community programs according JCI Active Citizen Framework (ACF). Adopt a community. Deploy the 5x5 Impact Strategy to engage young active citizens in the community. Increase your membership and/or extnd new or revive Local Organizations Implement JCIP National Programs: UNMDG, YLEA, Bags to School, Pinay Power, Beyond Prison Walls, Oplan Kaagapay, etc. Be JCIPEA Efficient! Run JCIPEA workshops.
Suggested JCI Week Activities
Actions that MOTIVATE OUR GOAL: JCI Philippines will enable communities t o a ch i eve i m p a c t through our National and Local Programs.
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OUR ACTIONS: Execute the JCIP Training Scorecard. Appoint and engage the Area, Region and LO Training Directors by conducting Trainers/Training Forum. Develop and build pool of competent trainers. Conduct JCI Official and Non Official Courses (Active Citizen Framework, JCIPEA EPIC, others) Create and conduct skills development courses especially Parliamentary Procedures and Project Management. Conduct “Opportunity to Impact,” our new members orientation program. Involve or promote TOYM / TOYP to recognize individuals who are model of impact. Provide local recognition programs for members.
Suggested JCI Week Activities
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OUR GOAL: JCI Philippines will c r e a t e a n environment in w hich people ar e motivated towards positive change.
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2015 JCI Global Partnership Summit Collaborating for a Sustainable Future July 28 to 31, New York City, United States "Youth should be given a chance to take an active part in the decision-making of local, national and global levels." -United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon The world faces great challenges and opportunities. In response, international leaders will unite to adopt the next global development agenda this September at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA. 2015 marks a year of milestones, with the deadline of the Millennium Development Goals, as well as the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals. These upcoming pivotal moments allow us to visualize our involvement in providing sustainable solutions to these issues in development. As Individuals increasingly hold stronger roles in the progress of communities, governments and businesses ignite opportunities for everyone to create shared value and create positive sustainable change. The 2015 JCI Global Partnership Summit will unite all sectors of society to discuss important issues facing the world and serves as a catalyst for all sectors to accept responsibility and act. Young active citizens are mobilizers in creating sustainable impact at the local level, and throughout this event, participants will identify action steps to create positive change looking toward the future through 2030. In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the JCI Movement and the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations, join us July 28 – 31 in New York City, USA for the 2015 JCI Global Partnership Summit. This event is ensured to be a momentous occasion to set forth the future of creating sustainable impact.
Registration for the 2015 JCI Global Partnership Summit is now open! Go to the registration page by clicking HERE.
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