Conoce a la JCI This session was created to introduce JCI to members and non-members by focusing on the true spirit that moved our founders and that makes.

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1 Conoce a la JCI This session was created to introduce JCI to members and non-members by focusing on the true spirit that moved our founders and that makes JCI successful and relevant today. We hope this presentation will answer your questions about JCI and inspire new and experienced members to create global impact through local actions. Only with this spirit of active citizenship that links all JCI members can we take action and work together to create a better future for all.

2 Qué es la JCI? Es una comunidad mundial formada por alrededor de 200,000 jóvenes ciudadanos activos y líderes que comparten valores y objetivos. Jóvenes entre 18 y 40 años. Sus miembros crean cambios positivos para ellos mismos y para sus comunidades. Una red de ciudades con 5,000 organizaciones locales en 115 países. JCI is a worldwide community of young people who share the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us. Nearly 200,000 active citizens around the globe ages are taking the opportunity to create positive change through JCI. Through activities ranging from local development to international initiatives, JCI members are empowered to improve their communities and themselves through participation, leadership and action. Covering four geographical regions: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas and Europe, JCI has established National Organizations in over 100 countries and Local Organizations in about 5,000 communities. All members belong to a JCI Local Organization where they work to develop their local community. Local Organizations are affiliated to National Organizations where members coordinate activities on national and international scales. This structure links JCI members together to form a global grassroots movement. Through this network, members create global impact through local action.

3 Historia de la JCI 1910: Henry Giessenbier formó un grupo social, el Club de Baile Hercuaneum en St. Louis, Missouri, USA. 1915: Después de escuchar sobre el caso de la construcción de una autopista a través de la ciudad de ST. Louis, Henry Giessenbier sintió obligado a convertirse en un ciudadano más activo en su comunidad. 1910: Henry Giessenbier, a young active citizen, formed the Herculaneum Dancing Club in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. It started as a social club whose purpose was to form a closer and more pleasant relationship among the members to concentrate on better ideas and social standing. Over the next five years, Giessnbier created several clubs and often invited speakers to events 1915: After hearing Colonel Huse N. Morgan argue the case for the construction of a highway through the City of St. Louis, Henry Giessenbier felt compelled to become more active in his community. He realized how much young people could accomplish for their communities and for themselves if they worked together.

4 Historia de la JCI Octobre 13, 1915: Junto con otros 32 jóvenes Giessenbier establece la Asociación Cívica de Jóvenes Hombres Progresivos. Para él: “ofrecer a los jóvenes hombres de nuestra gran ciduad unirse en un gran cuerpo con ese gran propósito de hermandad, avance y todo lo que hará a un buen chico, un mejor chico y a un buen estudiante un mejor estudiante y a un buen ciudadano un mejor ciudadnano. 1918: Se adopta el nombre de Cámara Junior. Deciembre 11, 1944: Delegados de 8 países se reunieron la Ciudad de Méjico para la primera conferencia internacional para formalizar la Cámara Junior Internacional. October 13, 1915: With 32 other young men, Giessenbier established the Young Men Progressive Civic Association, which became the first Junior Chamber Organization. It was formed at Mission Inn in St. Louis. The association was dedicated to giving young people ages a constructive approach to civic problems. Henry Giessenbier said his aim was: ... “ bringing the young men of our great city together into one grand body with that great purpose of fellowship, advancement and everything which would make a good boy a better boy, a good student a more proficient scholar and a good citizen a better citizen.” 1918: The name Junior Chamber was adopted. The movement soon began to spread internationally. 1944: The expansion of the movement led to the establishment of an international organization called Junior Chamber International, with the first Congress held in Mexico City and Raul Vidal Garcia of Mexico was elected the first JCI President.

5 Misión de la JCI Ofrecer oportunidades de desarrollo que permitan a los jóvenes crear cambios positivos. JCI members today share the same ideas and goals as they did nearly 100 years ago. Some key concepts stand out of the JCI mission: development opportunities, empowerment of young people; positive change

6 Misión de la JCI Ofrecer oportunidades de desarrollo que permitan a los jóvenes crear cambios positivos. JCI members today share the same ideas and goals as they did nearly 100 years ago. Some key concepts stand out of the JCI mission: development opportunities, empowerment of young people; positive change

7 Misión de la JCI Ofrecer oportunidades de desarrollo que permitan a los jóvenes crear cambios positivos. JCI members today share the same ideas and goals as they did nearly 100 years ago. Some key concepts stand out of the JCI mission: development opportunities, empowerment of young people; positive change

8 Misión de la JCI Ofrecer oportunidades de desarrollo que permitan a los jóvenes crear cambios positivos. JCI members today share the same ideas and goals as they did nearly 100 years ago. Some key concepts stand out of the JCI mission: development opportunities, empowerment of young people; positive change

9 Ser la principal red mundial de jóvenes ciudadanos activos.
Visión de la JCI Ser la principal red mundial de jóvenes ciudadanos activos. As an ultimate goal of our organization, we wish to be the leading global network of young active citizens. As many young people around the globe embrace the power they have to improve themselves and their communities, we hope to lead the world toward a better future.

10 Valores de la JCI Que la fé en Dios da sentido y objeto a la vida.
Que la hermandad de los hombres trasciende la soberanía de las naciones. Que la justicia económica puede ser obtenida mejor por hombres libres a través de la libre. Que los gobiernos deben ser de leyes más que de hombres. Que el gran tesoro de la tierra reside en la personalidad humana; Y que servir a la humanidad es la mejor obra de una vida. The JCI Creed is a statement of values that we honor as an organization. In 1946, National Vice President of the United States Junior Chamber C. William Brownfield was inspired by the devotion of Junior Chamber members to write the Creed in July 1946 The author said about the Creed, “Every Member is free to interpret the Creed in the light of his own conscience.” Today, members around the globe find that the concepts in these statements unite them and inspire them, no matter their origin, ethnicity, gender, religion or background.

11 Be Better Be Better es el Slogan de la JCI que simboliza los cambios positivos. No solo es la mejora posible, es nuestra responsabilidad. JCI member constantly seek ways to live JCI’s slogan: Be Better. It reflects directly back to our founder’s goal “to make a good boy a better boy, a good student a more proficient scholar and a good citizen a better citizen.” Today, the Be Better slogan represents that JCI members not only believe that improvement is possible, but that it is their responsibility to initiate positive change. Be Better is applied to both the individual and their surrounding community. Be Better means creating better communities, better nations and better societies. Be Better means learning, becoming better citizens and better leaders with better skills creating a better future.

12 Ciudadanía Activa Tomar la propiedad de la comunidad y de sus necesidades Tomar medidas trabajando junto para lograr las metas compartidas de la sociedad Uniendose como ciudadanos activos: Los miembros de JCI cultivan un sentido de la responsabilidad social . Los miembros de JCI inspiran su propio crecimiento así como el de la comunidad. La JCI es la organización original de los jóvenes ciudadanos activos. Active citizenship is a concept that concerns everyone. As global citizens, we all have rights and responsibilities. We have shared local, national and global interests. Active citizenship is the capacity we all have to work together towards these shared goals. This is the spirit that links all JCI members: their sense of social responsibility and their initiative to take action to create a better future for all. In JCI, active citizenship is a long-established concept. The JCI movement is a means by which young people have become active citizens for nearly 100 years. JCI is the original organization of young active citizens.

13 Eventos Internacionales y Acuerdos
Los miembros de la JCI han colaborado internacionalmente desde 1944 La JCI ofrece una perspectiva global a sus miembros 5+ eventos internacionales anuales, a demás de varias academias y reuniones. Socios estratégicos con la ONU, Pacto Global de la ONU, Cámara Internacional de Comercioy otros con relacionados con temas globales. Los miembros comprenden los desafíos y oportunidades de un mundo globalizado. El diálogo internacional genera nuevos proyectos internacionales. Not only is JCI the original organization of young active citizens, JCI is the original global organization of young active citizens. We’ve been working internationally for 65 years, producing a unique global perspective. JCI fosters this global perspective by uniting diverse cultures at our international events. Each year, JCI holds 1 World Congress, 4 Area Conferences (Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, and Europe). JCI often teams up with partners to hold Summits where we form action plans to address current issues facing our world, including the Advancement of the UN Millennium Development Goals, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Climate Change. JCI members understand that in a globalized world, their local actions echo around the world. They appreciate both the challenges and opportunities of globalization while living the JCI value “the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations.” JCI’s international dialogue serves as a catalyst for new international development projects. In these forums, JCI members express their sense of responsibility to the global community and display their respect for others through international cooperation. 13

14 Un-Año-Para-Liderar Elecciones anuales generan nuevas oportunidades de liderazgo. Aprender a liderar haciendo- Desarrollando líderes socialmente responsables. La participación de todos los miembros fomenta respeto, responsabilidad y la toma de decisión interactiva. Each JCI organization holds elections every year on the local, national and international levels. This One-Year-To-Lead principle makes it possible for there to be leadership positions available at all levels each year. It gives young people the challenge to learn to lead, manage people, time and resources, and develop their personal skills. And as a leader, they take responsibility for their JCI Organization and the advancement of their community, fostering a sense of social responsibility. This self-governing structure not only trains principle-centered leaders, it calls for democratic participation. Each member holds accountability for the Organization. Each member is responsible to bring ideas and work together. This fosters openness, respect, responsibility, interactive decision-making in all members. 14

15 “Nadie conoce acerca del futuro, pero nosotros sabemos a quién le pertenece…”
-Edson A. Kodama, Secretario General de la JCI El futuro pertenece a cientos de miles de jóvenes ciudadanos activos alrededor del mundo quienes son miembros de la JCI. With the speed of change in the information age, we can’t know what problems we’ll have to face tomorrow. But whatever they are, we know we will be ready for them. What can you do today to improve yourself and your community? 15

16 Campos de Oportunidades
Campo de Oportunidades Individuales: Para ofrecerles a los miembros individuales la oportunidad de realizar sus potencialidades personales mediante programas de capacitación. Campo de Oportunidades en la Comunidad: Para crear conciencia de los problemas sociales en los miembros individuales y fomentar su conocimiento de la dinámica comunitaria con miras a resolver esos problemas mediante la experiencia real. Campo de Oportunidades Internacionales: Para darles a los miembros individuales la oportunidad de contribuir al desarrollo de la buena voluntad, la comprensión y la cooperación entre todos los pueblos. Each JCI organization holds elections every year on the local, national and international levels. This One-Year-To-Lead principle makes it possible for there to be leadership positions available at all levels each year. It gives young people the challenge to learn to lead, manage people, time and resources, and develop their personal skills. And as a leader, they take responsibility for their JCI Organization and the advancement of their community, fostering a sense of social responsibility. This self-governing structure not only trains principle-centered leaders, it calls for democratic participation. Each member holds accountability for the Organization. Each member is responsible to bring ideas and work together. This fosters openness, respect, responsibility, interactive decision-making in all members. 16

17 Campos de Oportunidades
Campo de Oportunidades Comerciales: Para darles a los miembros individuales la oportunidad de contribuir al desarrollo de la infraestructura económica, la prosperidad y el bienestar de todas las naciones. Each JCI organization holds elections every year on the local, national and international levels. This One-Year-To-Lead principle makes it possible for there to be leadership positions available at all levels each year. It gives young people the challenge to learn to lead, manage people, time and resources, and develop their personal skills. And as a leader, they take responsibility for their JCI Organization and the advancement of their community, fostering a sense of social responsibility. This self-governing structure not only trains principle-centered leaders, it calls for democratic participation. Each member holds accountability for the Organization. Each member is responsible to bring ideas and work together. This fosters openness, respect, responsibility, interactive decision-making in all members. 17