JCI World Congress

Daily News100 Years of JCI History Culminated during

the Final Day of the 2015 JCI World Congress

The 2015 JCI World Congress culminated by celebrating not only a historical year of events,

but also the past 100 years of impact. The spectacular celebrations honoring the 100th

Anniversary of the JCI Movement brought inspiration to all who attended to continue united

all sectors of society to create sustainable impact. On the final day of Congress, delegates

filled the Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Center to witness the passing of the Congress flag

from Kanazawa to Quebec, as well as the passing of the presidential chain from 2015 JCI

President Ismail Haznedar to 2016 President Elect Paschal Dike. The ceremony concluded

as 100th Anniversary Chairperson Jennifer Gracey led both President Haznedar and

President Elect Dike in filling the 100th Anniversary Time Capsule with memorable items from

the historical year as well as messages from the delegates for the future generation of active

citizens. Following, the audience sang along to “Happy Birthday” as champagne flowed

down a celebratory champagne tower illuminated in JCI Aqua. After such a momentous

week, delegates returned home with new skills and tools to create a more sustainable and

peaceful world.

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UniteThe newly elected 2016 JCI Board of Directors united at

their first meeting as leaders of the organization to review

their responsibilities for the year ahead and how they can

create positive change in communities worldwide.

CommemorateThroughout the Congress, delegates wrote messages to

be placed in the JCI 100th Anniversary Time Capsule for

the future generation of young active citizens along with a

variety of other items to celebrate 100 years of impact.

StrategizeDuring the 2016 JCI

Strategy Meeting and

newly elected 2016

JCI Board of Directors

met with their assigned

National Organization

Presidents and Chief

Delegates to discuss the

upcoming year, travel and

their expectations of what

is to be achieved in 2016.

TrainThe JCI Appointee Training held discussions regarding

the committees and their overall role in the organization

over the year. The committees worked together in

groups to discuss relevant topics and action steps in

the 2016 Plan of Action.