Congress NewsFriday, November 28, 2014Todays Theme: CONNECT

Connect is link. Connect is network. Link to share tools. Network for stronger support. Connect people, communities and society. Connection leads to sharing

ideas, actions and results. Connect to unite the global grassroots movement.

Today’s theme is connect. What does connect mean to you? Today’s World Congress meetings, events and ceremony will answer this question and more as Congress delegates work toward connecting young active citizens locally and globally. Don’t forget to bring your spirit and knowledge to Spotlight JCI, the JCI World Congress premier trivia game, as JCI Area teams work together to answer challenging questions. The JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons (JCI TOYP) Workshop allows delegates to connect with 10 young active citizens who will share their story of impact. Seize this opportunity to share best practices and learn new ideas from their expertise and experiences with global development. In celebration of JCI members, Local and National Organizations’ great work creating sustainable solutions and connecting societies for impact, be sure to attend the JCI Awards Ceremony: featuring the 2014 JCI TOYP Honorees this evening. Use each activity and experience

today to think more about how JCI will connect people, their communities and the global society.

CONNECT for a Peaceful World.

ISSUE 4: CONNECT

Hearing from political experts, German government officials and international civil leaders, delegates discuss innovative actions combatting youth unemployment and how education and economic empowerment can lead to sustainable solutions.

empower.

An action step of the 2014 JCI Global Partnership Summit, UN Affairs Commissioners conduct a forum for the important discussion of taking action for peace in the face of global crises.

peace.

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vote. The 2015 JCI Board of Directors accepts their responsibility to invest in the future of JCI as they assume their position to lead the organization for the next year. 2015 JCI President Elect Ismail Haznedar expresses his humble happiness and passion for his upcoming position to lead JCI on the path to connect all sectors of society for sustainable impact.

Congratulations to the 2015 JCI Board of Directors.2015 JCI PresidentIsmail Haznedar (Turkey)

2015 Executive Vice PresidentsYaovi Basile Djossouvi (Benin)Victor Machín (Uruguay)Steven Wilson (Scotland)Natalie Viselli (Australia)

2015 Vice PresidentsLisan Beentjes (Netherlands)Adam Bonarek (USA)Jonathan J. Borg (Malta)Charlotte Bysted (Denmark) Nikola Cvetkovic (Serbia)Hymmeldat Dibakala (Congo)Ana Brenda Gonzalez (Mexico)Candice Henriquez (Dutch Caribbean)Oscar Hijosa Mila (Catalonia)Shadi Izmiqna (Jordan)Marc-Arnaud Kone (Cote d’Ivoire) Itai Manyere (Zimbabwe)Batkhishig Purevdoo (Mongolia)Dinamalala Rajaobelison (Madagascar)Khalil Ur-Rahman (Sri Lanka)Anoop Vettiyattil (India)Yasuyoshi Watari (Japan)

dance. Agra Hallen rocks and rolls with thousands of delegates dancing from booth to booth experiencing cultural food and drinks from more than 40 JCI National Organizations. Members revel in an exciting night of celebration at JCI’s premier international party.