Great Summit at UN in New York and do not miss the upcoming LTU in Ocala. Read more below for both events.
Hosted by the Ocala Jaycees, this LTU will feature 2 training tracks, a Jaycee 101 track for new member orientation, and one track for business networking and more advanced training. More details to come, but save the date now. Cost is $5 each to cover lunch.
JCI Global Partnership Summit
On June 23, 2010, JCI closed the books on the 2010 JCI Global Partnership Summit, which featured some of the world’s most influential leaders in business, government and civil society. But, like a drop of water into a pond, the ripples are only beginning to spread. If you are more interested in learning what decisions where made and how you can make a difference with the UN as partner, do not hesitate to contact me for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Great job Hollywood Jaycees!! Your Pub Crawl event to raise funds for Back to school project was a great success!!. Congratulations and keep your hard work.
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Americas conference in Argentina was great (if you missed it you need to start thinking in Curacao for next year), but now we need to concentrate on STATE CONFERENCE!!!
This is it. The State conference is around the corner. Did you have a great at year end conference in January? If so, this one will be much bnetter. Do not miss this great opportunity to meet with Jaycees from Florida. Learn, share and have a great time!!! The upcoming State conference will be held at the Tropicana Resort Hotel in Davenport, Fl from May 21st through May 23rd. Full registration will be just $55. Attend and have fun!!
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Yours in Jaycees,
Hernando Gomez
2010 International VP
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Argentina is literally around the corner....that’s true. The 2010 JCI Americas conference will be held in Rosario, Argentina and you still have time to book your ticket and have a wonderful time dancing tango and much more!!!
Argentina is the host of the JCI Conference of the Americas 2010. The conference will be held from April 21 to 24 in Rosario, Santa Fe – Argentina calling for 1,000 young leaders and entrepreneurs of America and the world to discuss and build consensus on a relevant topic: Active Citizenship. This event provides a unique and unrepeatable opportunity for young people from all latitudes of America to participate in forums, lectures, competitions, trainings and exchanges aimed at issues such as responsible leadership, corporate governance, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, environmental care and quality of life. JCI Conference of the Americas 2010 will be part of the calendar of events scheduled to commemorate the bicentennial of the revolution of 25 May 1810, the year in which began the process of independence for many of the Latin American countries. For every initiative, every idea, every effort, every dream, every drop…matter. Every Drop Matters is the theme of the event. As young entrepreneurs, bet on the progress of the global community and create positive change through personal growth and improving the world around you. The conference will be chaired by our own Executive Vice President Michelle MacDonald. Do not miss it. For more information go to http://jci-rosario2010.com.ar/
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Yours in Jaycees,
Hernando Gomez
2010 International VP
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Leadership Training University is comming up soon (Feb. 20th) in Orlando!! Do not miss this opportunity to meet with 90th USJC National President Jeff Lank and the rest of the Florida team!! We have put together a mix of Jaycee fundamentals and real world skills you can use every day. Please find more information below:
Leadership Training University
When: February 20, 2010
Where: Ramada Orlando Celebration & Resort Convention Center
6375 W Irlo Bronson Hwy Kissimmee, FL 34747
Agenda
9:00am – arrival
9:15 am – Welcome and introductions
9:30 am – What’s new in 2010 – USJC President Jeff Lank
10:30am – Successful Project Planning – Business VP Lara Pait
11:00am – Parade of Success - Business VP Lara Pait
11:30am – JCI Awards – International VP Hernando Gomez
12:00pm – lunch on your own
1:00pm – Chapter Planning – FLJC President Arwen Pritchett
2:00 pm - Bridging Conflicts – International VP Hernando Gomez
3:00pm –The Power of PRIDE – USJC President Jeff Lank
4:00p. – Wrap up
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Yours in Jaycees,
Hernando Gomez
2010 International VP
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Hello Jaycees!!! It was great to see you at Year End Conference in Ocala. Great job!! We had so much fun. Now, what's next?
I'd like to invite you to take a look at the following events / projects / news at the national and international organization:
JCI President Kwemain Meets President of Taiwan (news!!)
On his first official visit, 2010 JCI President Roland Kwemain met with President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan on the morning of January 4 at the Presidential Office.
The president, on behalf of the government and people of the ROC (Taiwan), welcomed President Kwemain on his trip to Taiwan to attend ceremonies marking the inauguration of a new JCI Taiwan president. President Ma lauded JCI Taiwan as one of the major community service organizations, mentioning the organization’s commendable 50-year history in Taiwan.
2010 Blue Chip Program (National Project!!)
The 2010 Chapter Blue Chip’s goal is to recognize well rounded, healthy Chapter organizations. The requirements are designed to ensure that our chapters are offering well balanced programming for our local members. The Blue Chip is a year-long process. The requirements are intended to assist with the development of a Chapter Plan of Action. Initial Submission: February 28, 2010
JCI Awards (International!!)
The JCI Awards recognizes the best local organizations in different categories. I encourage you take advantage of this opportunity and compete with your most successful projects (Deadline: March 15th). Please find below the categories:
Best Community Development Program
Best New Chapter of the World
Best UN Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Project
Best Youth Activities Program
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Best Business Development Program
Best Individual Development Program
Best International Collaboration Program
Best Environment Development Program
Best Public Relations Program
Best Membership Recruitment Program
Best Fund Raising Program
Best Chapter of the Area
For more information please go to http://www.jci.cc/eawards/home.php
Hope to see you in our next State event.
Yours in Jaycees,
Hernando Gomez
2010 International VP
Hello Jaycees!!! Welcome to our international blog. Do you want to learn how other 200,000 jaycees around the world are making a difference in their communities?? Do not miss our updates. See you in Ocala at the Florida conference for more info.
Let's start from the very beginning.
Almost a century ago, Henry "Hy" Giessenbier, Jr., and a group of young people decided to take responsibility for their personal and professional development as well as for the progress and welfare of their community by helping tackle difficult problems around them. Together with other 32 young men, Giessenbier established the Young Men's Progressive Civic Association (YMPCA), the First Local Organization, at the Mission Inn in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 13, 1915. Since then we have been known as the Jaycees (JCs = Junior Citizens).
Did you know that your chapter (or LOM - Local Organization member), the Florida Jaycees and the US Jaycees (or NOM - National Organization Member) are part of a broader organization called Junior Chamber International (JCI)? If you did not, you will be amazed once you learn more about JCI and the countless opportunities that this organization has to offer you.
For now I encourage you to visit our National Organization (www.usjaycees.org) and JCI website (www.jci.cc) to learn more what other Jaycees, like you, are doing in their communities in other states and in other countries. Check out the new video posted by our 2010 JCI World President Roland Kwemain (that's how far you can get within this organization). Click here: http://www.jci.cc/news/en/15275/%3Cb%3EBe-the-Change-in-2010%3C/b%3E
See you ALL in Ocala.
Yours in Jaycees,
Hernando Gomez
2010 International VP
Yours in Jaycees,
Hernando Gomez
