LEADING WITH LOVE

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SAN JUAN, La Union Area 1

Secretary Rhee Jhan T. Gonzales shared his journey as a former Local Organization President of JCI Subic Lambat in the “Ascend: Elevate Trainings. Elevate Trainers.” training series of JCI Philippines Area1 last December 3, 2022. Led by the 2023 Area Skills Development Directorate and Area Skills Development Director (ASDD) Bernie Pioquinto, attendees learned about relevant topics in navigating their leadership.

The training also included a featured discussion on JCI Protocol by 2014 National President Ma. Christine Ponce-Garcia and a master class on leadership by Area Vice President Atty. LianE. Rimando.

In his talk, the now Area Secretary reminded the present and aspiring presidents to remember their members who worked hand in hand in their leadership journey.

Gonzales also spoke that a successful one year to lead isn't only measured by the number of people and communities helped but also by the number of people a president has inspired to become a president and to take a leadershiprole.

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DeLeon,Samonte,graduatesfromGabay

PANGASINAN To help future trainers to acquireskills and knowledgethat canbe instrumental in helping different local organizations in the field of skills development and trainings, JCI Area 1 and the Area Skills Development Directorate launched GABAY Mentoring and Trainers CertificationProgramlast May26-28.

Sixteen (16) participants all over the Area including Lambat’s very own Vice President for Community Joshua De Leon graduated from the said program led by Head Trainer Mennen Aracid, National Skills Development Director (NSDD) James Anthony Lim, Area Skills Development Director (ASDD) Bernie Pioquinto, ASDD Reynard Francisco and JCI Lingayen Liberation II Local OrganizationPresident MarlonDeVera.

The three-day workshop was composed of seven (7) modules of learning styles for allthe learners.

In an interview, De Leon is grateful for the opportunity and experience givenbyGabay.

He also added that through the said program, he was able to forge strong connectionswithother Jaycees.

“For me my GABAY experience was great! I am truly grateful to JCI Philippines for providing this opportunity to grow as a trainer and make meaningful impact. I also made a strong connection with my fellow Jaycees that helped me process the whole training. I must saythat GABAY helped meto at least conquer my fear in public speaking and I will used this experience to start my new journey as a trainer and will share this to my beloved LO JCI Subic Lambat,” De Leonexpressed.

On the other hand, 2022 Secretary -Treasurer of Lambat Phillip Justin Samonte joined the same training and certification program in the Area 3 at Puerto Princesa Palawanrecentlyhosted by JCI PuertoPrincesaKiao last June30 - July 2, 2023.

In his Facebook post, Samonte, thanked their trainer and the host LO for hisexperience.

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What an experience to learn more on becoming a trainer and of course, meeting new found friends from other areas. Salamat po sa pagGABAY, Head Trainer IG Marc, NSDD James Anthony Lim, ASDD Reynard Francisco, ASDD Harry James Nuñez and AC Marivic. To NP Rix and Pres Francesca Abueg na sobrang generous and accommodating since day 1 and to the whole JCI Puerto Princesa Kiao, Inc., maraming salamat,” thepostreads.