2009 PROGRAMS and
PROJECTS
of the JCI Philippines
(Philippine
Jaycees, Inc.)
INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
1)
ASPAC
2009 (Nagano,
Japan):
Everybody are encourage to attend these once in a lifetime event to
maximize our Jaycee career and experience the unique and unexplicable
international camaraderie and lasting friendship among delegates. It
will held on June 4-7, 2009 in Nagano, Japan
2)
64th
JCI WORLD CONGRESS (Hammamet, Tunisia): After the
World Congress in New Delhi, India, JCI Philippines delegates will
have to prepare long and hard to be able to attend this event on
November 16-21, 2009. The year 2009 National Administration will exert
every effort to drum up a sizeable delegation that will attend this
congress.
3)
JCI
RELATIONS :
As an affiliate in
good standing with JCI, we have to maintain good relationship with our
international organization. Its main activity is to liaise and make
preparations for all JCI related activities on the following.
4)
Twinning Program
- Foster relationships between LOMs and other foreign LOMs, twinning
programs are encouraged. This will open opportunities and accord a
taste of global community experience through joint projects that may
ensue not only to the LOMs and their members, but to their localities
as well.
1.
TOYM
(THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN):
An annual undertaking of the JCI Philippines (Jaycees) to recognize
exemplary achievements of young Filipinos from 18 to 40 years old in
their respective fields of endeavors. Awardees are selected based on
their service to the community, professional excellence & leadership,
including moral rectitude, innovations, and pioneering spirit. The
TOYM project is aimed at providing inspiration to the people,
specially the youth, to strive for excellence in their own activities
and fields of endeavor. By focusing on the dedication, hard work,
integrity and social responsibility which the awardees have shown in
the attainment of their goals, it is hoped that these positive values
will be emulated by others
2.
TOPP
(THE OUTSTANDING POLICEMEN OF THE PHILIPPINES): Give
recognition to exceptional and outstanding achievement of Policemen of
the Philippines. The award also aims to motivate them to perform
their duties and responsibilities to the fullest. The TOPP award has
been divided into 2 categories, Non-Commissioned Officers from PO1 to
SPO4 and two, Commissioned Officers from inspector to superintendent
to even the playing field for the nominees.
3.
OUTSTANING
COUNCILORS OF THE PHILIPPINES (TOCP) - To give due recognition to outstanding local law makers in the city and
municipal level. This time the search will be conducted in a
nationwide basis in coordination with Philippine Councilors League (PCL)
and Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara.
4.
OUTSTANDING
FIREFIGHTERS OF THE PHILIPPINES (TOPF)
- The project was first implemented last
2004
successfuly. It aims to recognize their professional excellence,
dedication and the
outstanding
achievements of the men in uniform in the Bureau
of Fire Protections who also risk there
lives in fire
fighting for the protection of
lives and properties.
5.
YLEA
(YOUTH LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD):
Renamed “Batang Leader Award” in 2008, the award gives due recognition
to deserving public and private elementary and high school students
and to inspire them towards greater achievements in life.
6.
JAYCEE WEEK:
A whole week celebration of Jaycee projects and activities stressing
on the four areas of opportunities. LOMs are encouraged to have joint
JC Week celebrations to make a bigger impact on their activities and
projects. This is to create publicity for the JCI movement.
7.
ALAY
LAKAD (WALK FOR A CAUSE) 2009:
A national government project which is spearheaded by the Alay Lakad
Foundation in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development and other government agencies like DND and other members
of the Alay Lakad Foundation. It encourages all citizens to
participate in the walk for a cause project. The four civic clubs
namely; Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary and the JCI Philippines (Philippine
Jaycees, Inc.). Funds are raised through the donations of the private
and government sector and from the participants during the walk. The
funds raised will be used for the out-of-school youth programs and
other projects which benefit the less privileged.
8.
BEYOND
PRISON WALLS –
As conceptualized by the late Amb. Ramon del Rosario Sr. JCIP 1st
National President, this project that will help the correctional
community (the people behind bars) in their total human development
based on the principles of a balanced and restorative justice namely;
Human Rights Advocacy to the Accused, Sports, Cultural and Educational
Programs and Providing them with Livelihood Projects.
9.
Voice
of Philippine Democracy --
The “Voice of
Democracy” was conceived to be an annual oratorical contest open to
any regular their or fourth year high school student in any public or
government –recognized private high school in the Philippines. Its
main purpose was to encourage the nation’s youth to think about and
talk about being a Filipino. The VOPD oratorical tilt served as a
valuable factor in instilling and inculcating to the youth the ideals
of being a Filipino and democracy as a way of life.
1.
MEMBERSHIP & RETENTION
: The life blood of our organization depends on the quality and
quantity of is its membership. It is therefore imperative that as
organization there is a need to established policies and effective
guidelines for its membership recruitment and retention program.
2.
National Awards Commission (National Records and Recognition
Commission -NRRC) :
This aims to expose
the E-Awards system to all the LOMs. In 2006 thru the effort of JCI
Sen. Reginald T. Yu of JCI-Manila who was then NRRC Chair with the
support of the National Board adopted the same system similar to JCI
thereby creating our own E-Awards System which proves to be very
effective and successful. A new awards manual was created in CDs
complete with all the necessary information including manual
instruction as guide on how to use the system was made available for
distribution and downloadable on the e-Awards website. On line judging
was also included on the system which all the data and information
were encoded to the system and the computer will just automatically
compute the scores. Judges does not need to know each and meet at
certain place to deliberate as they can access system thru the
internet. This is an innovation wherein the paperless policy aims to
completely eliminate the hassle and the burden making of carrying hard
bound scrapbooks and CD bids. With said program more LOMs were
encourage to bid for awards during Area Conference and National
Convention for the recognition of their activities during their term.
3.
LEADER MAGAZINE
/ NEWSLETTER: Through this official quarterly magazine of the
JCI Philippines, we hope to generate funds through advertisers and
pursue its winning ways by continually improving format and contents
and relevance to the enhancing need of the times. Important articles
and write ups are uploaded in our website for public viewing. For the
NEWSLETTER, A monthly or quarterly newsletter will published to
all the members. It informs members on updates of national projects,
messages of the National Officers, and matters concerning the JCIP and
the JCI. Both of which is now transferred under the Office of the
National Secretary General.
4.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
(PR) : While marketing is a main tool in selling the Jaycee
movement, Public Relations will be used in the tri-media to help the
JCI name. Targeting press releases at least once a week, especially
for important NOM undertakings, this division will tap all Jaycees
connected with TV, radio, and print to maximize cost effective
measures for P.R. The main objectives of which is for information
dissemination by TV, press releases and radio plugs for the
announcement of JCI activities. This will was done with the creation
of Marketing Committee whose primary purpose is to sell the
organization to prospective sponsors to make money. One way of doing
it is by creating a pocket kit or a brochures that will contain a
complete overview of what the Jaycees all about and it will be use to
champion the brand of the JCI Philippines. Said kit can also be use
for membership recruitment purposes.
5.
Young
Leaders Program (YLP)
– Established in year 2002 per agreement with our organization with
the Japan Ministry of Education providing and opportunity to avail a
one year MBA scholarship to qualified JCIP members to study in
Hitotsubashi University Graduate of School of International Corporate
Strategy. The project aims to fostering of future national leaders in
Asian and other countries.
6.
SENATE AFFAIRS:
Learning from our “senior” brothers will inspire the young. As the
regular Jaycees learn from the wisdom and experience of the Senators,
in return, the regulars will share their energy and youth. It is the
dream of this commission that the Senate and the regulars be as united
as possible --- by having joint projects and if possible to have a
joint National Convention.
7.
JUNIOR JAYCEES LIAISON:
Teaching our younger counterparts will be the thrust of this
committee. After all, the Junior Jaycees will likewise be a source of
recruitment for the movement, in the long run.
1.
BUSINESS & TRADE DIRECTORY:
Business, being the 4th area of opportunity, should be
promoted among the JCI Members through business directories, trade
fairs, seminars, etc. It would be effective in marketing the Jaycees
to prospective members as it will give recruits an additional gain
when they join this organization. The B & T Directory is a
compilation of all JCI Philippines into one publication for purposes
of networking.
2.
BUSINESS NETWORKING
– In
relation with the organizations thrust on “Entrepreneurship” being a
federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs this program provides
the current and past members with the opportunity to pursue personal
business interest through a worldwide networking with fellow JCI
members around the world.
3.
JCIP
Merchandise : To come up
with innovative ideas, in relation to JCI thrust of giving emphasis on
“Entrepreneurship” being an organization of young leaders and
entrepreneurs. This is to create proper awareness to the JCI members
that we do exist by providing selected novelty items for sale which
the Jaycee logo appeared to all the items. This items are offered not
only to JCI members but to the public as well to generate an
additional funds for the organization.
4.
JCIP Commemorative Car plates: The JCIP Diamond Anniversary car plates authorized by the
LTO is now available! Show off your JCI car plates in your car and
wear it proud. This is a great opportunity to make our presence
known.
5.
JCIP Bingo Fundraiser: This activity is in cooperation with SM Malls as one way of
fundraising by selling bingo tickets whereby the organization can get
a certain percentage on its proceeds.
6.
JCIP Ring:
The long awaited JCIP Ring is now available initiated by Past NEVP
Buda So. In celebration of our Diamond Year, various rings for
National Board members, Chapter presidents, and members have been
elegantly designed yet affordably priced and yours for the choosing.
7.
JCIP Wall of Honor: This projects aims to give all JCI chapters, regular members, senators,
associate members, alumni, corporate sponsors and friends of our
organization the opportunity to honor the Mission, Creed, Achievements
and Triumphs of Junior Chamber International Philippines. It is
intended for the upkeep of our 40-year old National Headquarters which
has been aged, albeit with fond grace through the passing of time.
There is constant need for regular maintenance as well as improvement
of its professional work areas. Our Wall of Honor will be full soon.
Be a part of JCIP history. Let your name/s be seen on our Wall.
8.
JCIP Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Good at golf? For those JCI members who are golf
enthusiast are all invited to join and showcase their talent in this
sports event. This is also as one way for fundraising campaign to
augment the coffers of the organization.
9.
JCI MAXX
– The
project main objective is giving certain discounts and other
privileges to selected products and services from accredited business
establishments thru a MOA with the LOMs. It is offered to all JCIP
members by presenting their JCIP individual membership ID cards.
10.
OTHER
SPECIAL PROJECTS
: The organization
should not only limit itself in executing its flagship projects but
its also necessary to implement special projects such raffles,
concerts and other special income generating projects as an auxiliary
to help augment organization’s income.
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