New Member Orientation

ACTIVATE YOUR CITIZENSHIP

Presented by JC Fabian Hoong JCI Trainer

Introductions
Please tell us: Your name & profession Your Local Organization What do you know about JCI Your involvement in any community related project, current or previous Your expectations of this course.

Objectives
To learn and understand the JCI Concept and History To find personal meaning and purpose through JCI Values and though living the JCI Mission To understand and practice Active Citizenship

Course Outline
I. II. III. IV. V. JCI Concept and History JCI Vision, JCI Mission and JCI Creed JCIs Opportunities Activate Your Citizenship Closing & Evaluation

JCI Concept and History

JCI CONCEPT AND HISTORY

I. How It Began
The origin of Junior Chamber can be traced as far back as 1910, in the city of St Louis, Missouri, United States of America. A young man by the name of Henry Giessenbier, a bank cashier, felt that young people acting in a voluntary capacity could fashion a new standard of life for their communities. On October 13, 1915, he called for a meeting with 32 young men present, and an organization was formed under the name of "Young Men's Progressive Civic Association". It was mainly for the community betterment.

JCI CONCEPT AND HISTORY

II. History of JCIM
The Junior Chamber movement was introduced to Malaysia (then the Federation of Malaysia) in 1954. Junior Chamber in Sarawak and Junior Chamber in Sabah were affiliated to Junior Chamber International in 1956 and in 1963 respectively. Junior Chamber Peninsular Malaysia, Junior Chamber Sarawak and Junior Chamber Sabah were then identified as three different National Organization (NOMs) directly affiliated to Junior Chamber International.

JCI CONCEPT AND HISTORY

II. History of JCIM
On 11th October 1975, Junior Chamber Malaysia was formed with the signing of a Merge Agreement between the three separate national organizations in Kuala Lumpur. A Protem Board of Directors under the chairmanship of JCI Senator V T Nathan, Past President of Kuala Lumpur Junior Chamber was founded.
In 1976 Junior Chamber Malaysia obtained temporary registration from the Registrar of Societies to operate. The 1st National Convention was held in 1976 itself in Kuala Lumpur. At this National Convention, JCI Senator George Chang was elected the First National President.

Exercise / Activity
Everybody stand up please

Who is Founder of Junior Chamber? When Junior Chamber Malaysia was formed ? Who was JCIM first National President?

What makes JCI unique?

GLOBAL NETWORK
JCI is a global network of nearly 200,000 members in over 100 different countries. 5,000 Local Organizations are united in a global movement, and their local actions echo around the globe

What makes JCI unique?

YOUNG ACTIVE CITIZENS
JCI is a platform through young people can work together towards societies shared goals. Active Citizenship is the spirit that links all JCI members; a sense of social responsibility and the initiative to take action and work together to create a better future for all.

What makes JCI unique?

SUSTAINABLE POSITIVE CHANGE
Through the framework of UN MDGs, JCI projects created targeted, sustainable solutions to community problem. By going beyond quick fixes and temporary measures, JCI creates positive changes that will continue to improve lives for years to come.
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What makes JCI unique?

JCI PRINCIPLES
JCI members are demonstrate their principles in everything they do. Their sense of responsibility to humanity, optimism for the future and ownership of their world form a code of conduct they live by.
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JCI Key Message

JCI is a membership-based nonprofit organization of young active citizens ages 18 to 40 in more than 100 countries who are dedicated to creating positive change in their communities. JCI members take ownership of their communities by identifying problems and targeting solutions through community projects. JCI is not about what you get, its about what you give. Motivated young people join JCI to collaborate with other passionate individuals and see the impact of real change.

What will you say?

Teamwork

In teams of two/three, discuss and share how you could answer this -

What is JCI ?
Task: List all points and key words that you use to introduce JCI to your friends.

Time: 5 minutes

JCI VISION
To be the leading global network of young active citizens.
It is a statement JCI members have noted is still relevant and would still lead to achieving a permanent and everlasting world peace, as JCI founder Henry Giessenbier expressed in 1915.

What does it mean? Our role?

JCI wants its members in this network to be young and active citizens.
Young people taking the lead in community solutions rather than complaining and expecting someone else, government or society to solve the challenges. By being active members should be qualified to take the challenge and together, with other active forces in the community, work towards a better future for all.

JCI MISSION
The JCI Mission now states: To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

How can we do it?

There are many projects and activities that are not directly related to the Mission, such as fundraising, charity or public relations projects, but every project or activity must have it is core purpose: The opportunities to develop new skills; Skills that empower the members The empowerment that gives them the edge to be active citizens and as active citizens they create positive change.

The Declaration of Principles

We believe: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; That government should be of laws rather than of men; That earths great treasure lies in human personality; And that service to humanity is the best work of life.

INTERPRETATION OF THE JCI CREED

"We believe . . . Everyone must believe in some ideal, principle or philosophy. To believe is to practice what is believed to be true.

INTERPRETATION OF THE JCI CREED

" . . . That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life . . .
The Junior Chamber membership, drawn from many religious backgrounds, is united by a common bond of faith; that man lives by the will of (his/her) God, that God's will for man is good; and that the life worthwhile is lived in harmony with His eternal plan."

INTERPRETATION OF THE JCI CREED

" . . . That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations . . . " This line breaks down all the boundaries that have been imagined by mankind. It simply means that all men and women are equal.

INTERPRETATION OF THE JCI CREED

" . . . That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise . . . " Junior Chamber members believe that man should be free to use his skills and abilities to the limit in improving his economy. Where economic improvement has been greatest, man has been free to follow his dream of making a personal fortune by doing something never done before, or by doing it better."

INTERPRETATION OF THE JCI CREED

" . . . That government should be of laws rather than of men . . . Means that no one should be above the law, and that the law should be the same for all people, no matter what status they hold in society. The government must be based on constitutional law, accepted and ratified by a majority of the people. "In a free society, the fundamental law is derived from the people. It is they who hold the final authority."

INTERPRETATION OF THE JCI CREED

" . . . That earth's great treasure lies in human personality . . . " Every individual has a separate and unique personality. That uniqueness makes the human personality earth's greatest treasure. It cannot be duplicated nor can it be made. It is not the quantity nor the length of life that gives it zest, but the quality of living, the achievement we make in terms of human progress."

INTERPRETATION OF THE JCI CREED

" . . . And that service to humanity is the best work of life." A person who believes in the Creed will most definitely find service to humanity to be the best work of life. The world looks at the contribution such a life has made and marks the one who lived it as a benefactor of the race; yet he knows in truth the greater benefit has been his own."

How you remember?

Teamwork

In teams of two/three, discuss how you could remember -

JCI CREED
Task: Prepare a creative way to present JCI Creed

Time: 10 minutes

JCIs Opportunities
To learn

To serve
To accept responsibilities To participate To make decisions

To learn from own and others' mistakes To make friends To extend business contacts To travel

To exercise criteria

To have fun

Individual Opportunities
To provide the opportunity to the Individual Member to realize his or her personal potential through training programs.

Communication skills

Leadership skills
Time management Team building

Human relations Creativity

Community Opportunities
To develop the sensitivity of the Individual Member to societal problems, and knowledge of community dynamics in solving these problems, through actual experience.

Working relations with community Leaders Project leadership

Community involvement
Community leadership

International Opportunities
To provide the opportunity to the Individual Member to contribute to the development of goodwill, understanding and cooperation among all peoples. Chapter Twinning

International projects
International relations JCI Meetings (Area Conferences, World Congress, Academies)

Travel

World peace

Business Opportunities
To provide the opportunity to the Individual Member to contribute to the development and enhancement of the economic infrastructure, prosperity and well being in all nations.
Business management training

Trade missions
Visits to companies Business contacts at all levels

Speakers at Chapter & National Meetings

Projects to enhance business activities in the community

Management Skills Development

By holding leadership positions in all levels of the organization, Individual Members will develop management skills necessary to face the challenges in the business world.

Officers training

Management skills
Planning skills Budgetary skills Supervision and leadership

Motivation and recognition

As a JCI Member
Responsibilities: Recommendations:

Be active
Be committed

Learn
Utilize

Be a contributor
Be efficient

Organize
Move on

Be dependable

Succeed

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
Active Citizenship is not for someone else it is for each one of us, as well as for government, businesses, the media, unions, and organizations (such as JCI). It is about how we engage with each other and create together a set of shared values for a better society .

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

Active Citizenship concerns everyone. We all have rights and responsibilities, and shared national, continental and global interests. Strong and healthy communities welcome diversity in cultural expression, values and lifestyles.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

Openness, accountability and trust will help maximize participation in the democratic and decision making process. A successful society depends on a partnership with citizens, civil society, unions, business, and elected representatives. Active Citizens are made, not born. Active Citizenship needs leadership.

Active Citizenship Principles

Active Citizenship refers to the voluntary capacity of citizens and communities working directly together or through elected representatives to exercise economic, social or political power in pursuit of shared goals.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
THE INDIVIDUAL Join an activity or group that is working to improve your community or tackle some national or international issue

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
BUSINESS Develop a formal CSR program Support community projects or voluntary activities Allow staff to join various organizations Adopt accreditation and recognition systems

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
THE MEDIA Promote awareness of community activities by giving them greater local and national coverage Explore new ways of connecting communities

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNMENT Promote Active Citizenship and work with Active Citizens Reinforce the ethos of public service Promote group insurance schemes Provide assistance to cover the cost of meetings Support training at the national and local levels

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNMENT
Recognize volunteer and community activity in job applications Introduce a national Active Citizenship theme each year Introduce national presidential awards to recognize outstanding contributions to civic life Explore new ways of connecting communities Include citizenship in the school curriculum

How you can be ACTIVE?

Teamwork

In teams of two/three, discuss how you could be an -

ACTIVE CITIZEN
Task: List all ideas that you can make positive change in your community.

Time: 10 minutes

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
CONCLUSION The institutions of democracy, the market, the State civil society as a whole cannot operate in a sustainable way without the practice of civic virtue and without the active participation of citizens in the community.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

Congratulations & Thanks

Congratulations for taking the first step to join JCI! Wishing you the best in being Active Citizens and helping make a better community for all of us. Thank you very much for your active participation in this seminar.

CLOSING & EVALUATION

OPEN FORUM