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Tree PlantingProject

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JCI Week

2016 First Edition

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Welcome to the 2016 First Edition of the Eastern Gateway of JCI Mutare.As our slogan says this year “Grasp The Basics” , we are focusing on mastering the basics of JCI and active citizenship, we will continue to report news of activities and will let members and partners know moreabout JCI. I hope that members can explore more and can expand their ability to create impact for a better world.The first half of 2016 has been eventful and we have managed to do most of the activities that were laid down on our Plan of Action. Our partners have been superb and we thank them a lot. Special thanks to all the members that contributed to make the issue a success.Hope you will enjoy reading through this newsletter.

Ngonidzashe Stanley Chikurunhe2016 Public Relations Director

EDITOR’S NOTE

3. Message from Local President. 4. 2015 Presidential Induction Dinner. 5. 2015 Local Board. 6. Opening Night. 7. Blood drive. 8. Training. 9. Clean Up Campaign.11. Diamond FM visits.12. Meetings.13. JCI Week.14. World President Visit.15. Trees are Life- Tree Planting Project.16. Membership Night with VP Kabo Garechaba.17. Social. 18. Partner Visits with VP Kabo.

MESSAGE FROM LOCAL PRESIDENT

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Special Gree�ngs from the desk of 2016 Local President

It is our responsibility as young people to find solutions

to the challenges we are facing in our communities. As

JCIs the year 2015 was special as we were celebrating

100 years of active citizenship.2016 marks the beginning

of another century of sustainable impact. Guided by the

Local Organization’s Plan of Action in this first half year

we have made quite some solid achievements thanks to

teamwork. We have set the year as a critical juncture for

overcoming our intense areas we are lagging behind like

visibility, membership and finances. If we achieve these

we can be able to leap onto the path of sustainable growth

leading to a great success. To create new value and continue

to grow as an organization, we will implement the strategic

measures guided by our LO vision statement “ Visibility

through Action and Commitment”

Other than exposing members to trainings and motivational

presentations one of our priorities is to have all members

to participate in different tasks to improve confidence and

gain invaluable hands on experience which will help and

guide them in years ahead. Having ACF in mind we need to

continue pushing and pursuing our projects towards the

growth track. We must take all possible measures to

thoroughly analyze projects that are not proceeding as

planned and figure out the causes so that we can be able

to rectify them. As for projects which are proceeding as

planned we need to make strategic movements for further

growth by thoroughly thinking of ways to improve them.

Here is another one thing I would like you all to take to

heart; that is open communication . In the world today, it

seems that people are not willing to accept ideas or values

that differ from their own, and tolerance is disappearing.

I feel that free, vigorous and open communication is

especially important at such a time. Free communication

feeds the vitality of the organization, and leads to improved

productivity. It has been scientifically proven that an

organization with active communication has vitality and

performs well. I call on all members to make the effort to

communicate openly everyday, not only within the

organization, but also with our partners and all other

relevant authorities.

Finally, I am encouraging everyone of you to

make an effort to be better than where you

are today. Lets continue this year being

upbeat, and enjoying serving as we share

this principle, “Service to humanity is the

best work of life”. In closing, l would like to

extend my wishes for health and success to

all of you and your families.

Thank You

2016 JCI Mutare Local President

Luckmore Mazoza

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Allow me to raise my glass, to acknowledge your tireless

efforts and contributions and to show my appreciation.

Confronted with challenges at the start of our journey,

you never withdrew, but displayed wisdom and courage.

Forging ahead along this winding path, you always exemplify

persistence and perseverance through action. Faced with

imperfectness during challenges we are facing, you show

growth in understanding and comittment. Mindful of the

organisation’s role in global impact, our main task is striving

consisitently towards professionalism and enhancing the

learning and innovation spirit

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JCI Zimbabwe Presidential dinner for the 2016 Presidents was held at Rainbow Hotel in Bulawayo on the of 5th of December 2015. The Local Presidents who were inducted were Trevor Mhlanga, Laura Tigere, Cosmas Mukungatu, Aubbrey Magosvongwe , Luckmore Mazoza and Melody Gambe for JCI Bulawayo, JCI Capital, JCI City, JCI Kwekwe, JCI Mutare and JCI Harare respectively

2016 LP Luckmore Mazoza.

2016 LP CosmasMukungatu

2016 LP Laura Tigere and LP Aubrey Magosvongwe

2016 LP Trevor Mhlanga

2016 LP MelodyGambe

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Meet the 2016 Local Board of Directors. They are here to serve you. Their wish and mandate is to continue pursuing a level of excellence and to lead by doing thereby encouraging Active Citizenship.

2016 Executive Board

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2016 Opening Night

New members being Inducted

Following proceedings Nick Mparutsa shares on Blood Donation NEVP Chido Mapungwana

Most Promising member Philp Mukwinya Most Outstanding New memberVongai B Kureva

Most Dedicated ServiceGrace Kugarahutsva

Members following proceedings

The Opening night was electric and the room was filled with excitement as members were looking forward to a new year.We were graced by several partners and potential members were also part of the audience. LP shared with audience whatJCI was and some of the activities we are involved in. The guest of honor was Mr H. Nemaire the Financé Director of Tanganda. His speech was full of words of inspiration for those that were present.

LP Delivering Speech Guest of Honor Henry Nemaire

IPP Steve Master of Ceremonies

Donating Blood is important5 Reasons Why

By Tatenda Kangwende

Approximately every three seconds somebodysomewhere is in need of blood so as to save their life. This statistic should seal the argumentfor donating blood, but just to make sure, here are other five reasons why donatingblood is always a great thing to do:

1)Saved Lives: In the United states alone,nearly 5 million lives a year are saved thanksto donated blood

2)Feel Good: Face it everyone wants to feelgood; to feel that they have accomplishedsomething. Whenever someone feels good, the brain is awash with a chemical called dopamine, a chemical that activates the body’sfeeling of reward and pleasure. If you want to feel good more of the time, then all you need is to exert yourself toward something worthwhile and to do good “ A desire accompli--shed is sweet to the soul....” and one way of doing this is regularly donate blood.

3 Incentives and rewards:In some small yetmeaningful ways, the NBSZ goes out of theirway to recognize those individuals who do lend a dependable and determined hand in savingthe lives of others. These tokens given areof non-monetary value but have a sentimentalvalue to blood donors

4) Connection and community: The most conducive environments for fostering strongrelationships among people are in placesof sincere service and selflessness. Consistentlydonating blood and assuming active member--ship of such entities provides the salubriousenvironment for strong solid relationship-building to take place

5)Give the perfect gift: Blood is one if not possibly-just about the perfect gift which one can render that can perfectly transcend alldivisions which plague humanity. Think of itwhen, one is fighting for dear life, and transfusedblood arrives, no one would question where theblood came from, race, political persuasion will notmatter“HE (the creator) has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on the face of the earth...”So what humanity has in common is blood and this should be a reminder that love is the only way thathumanity will ever know unity and peace, for love neverfails. Giving blood hearkens to this principles.

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Etiquette Training with Senator Lilian Chirewa

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JCI Mutare held a Time Management Presentation on Wednesday 22 June 2016 at Mutare Club.

The very inspirational Mr Mukarati, an HR Manager at Manica Board and Doors was the guest speaker. He

imparted to the members the definition ,importance, types, techniques and quotes of Time Management.

Of the later, the most resounding one he quoted was by Peter Drucker: “Until we can manage time, we can’t

manage nothing else” . This presentation came at the most opportune time as it reminded the members of the

importance of effective time management. They hugely appreciated Mr Mukarati`s presentation and collectively

expressed commitment to apply it in their respective day-to-day livelihoods.

Time Management with Mr Mukarati

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CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN

The 2nd of April 2016 the residents woke up to see a bunch of young people with brooms at Mudzviti Bus Terminus.JCI Members, partners from EnvironmentManagement Agency (EMA), National Blood TransfusionServices Pledge 25, Red Cross Youth and members of the public took part in the clean up campaign from Mudzviti to the Edgars Bus Terminus. The clean up was code named“Marara muBin” was aimed at sensitizing the communityon the importance of disposing litter at the designated points or bins. The Mutare residents from the areas that were cleaned hailed the initiative but encouraged respo--nsible authorities to secure bins and frequent refuse collection. In some sections of the city, residents are resorting to improvising bins as the responsible authorityhas failed. The residents complained that there are no binsin designated points and people end up throwing littereverywhere. The Junior chamber International Mutare Local organisation launched the clean up campaign after members stirred by state of the city in terms of litter and their role of active citizens. Active citizens believe that communitiesthey live in are their responsibilities and should work handin glove with responsible authorities and partners to create a clean environment for all.Members of the public encouraged JCI ,City fathers andpartners to source bins or 200 litre metal drums to use asbins in order to keep our city clean. JCI Mutare Local President Luckmore Mazoza thanked all members who participated in the clean up and promised to work together with partners to secure bins.

By Raymond Makuwaza

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Diamond FM VisitGrace Kugarahutsva

On Sunday 21 January 2016 we were invited for an interview at the Diamond FM studios. Members who were present for theinterview where LP Luckmore Mazoza, IPP Stephen Gondo, PRD Ngoni Chikurunhe, PD Tinashe Moya, LT Grace Kugarahutsva

We were invited to JB’s programme called the Reachout whichfocuses on community initiatives for the betterment of the Mutare community. It was an opportunity for the listeners to learn more about JCI and the programmes we are involved in.We were asked what had inspired us to join the organisation andserve our communities without financial gain and we unanimously agreed that it was in pursuit of development opportunities that empower one for active citizenship.

Listeners were also given an opportunity to call in and ask questions. Many questions were tabled including if we werepaid to do what we do and who is eligible to be membersThe platform was great for publicity and visibility and we wereexcited to reach such a targeted audience within that hour.:)

VP Kabo Garechaba and NP FanuelNyamayaro with DJ Tear Drop at Diamond Studios

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JCI WeekJCI Basics Training

Tree Planting at Mutare Junior

Blood Drive at NBSZ

As part of this year’s JCI week celebrationswe had a three day programme of eventsWe started off our celebrations with a training with the NEVP Chido Mapungwanaon JCI basicsSecond day we launched the tree plantingproject at Mutare Junior and planted 40 treesOn the third day we had a blood drive atthe NBSZ offices

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World President VisitZimbabwe ‘s beauty could not be resisted as the JCI world president could not return home without passing by after the Africa and Middle East Conference (AMEC). All JCI Zimbabwe Local organizations gathered at the Meikles Hotel to give a warm welcome and to fellowship with the world president. The 2017 World President Paschal Dike, a Nigerian active citizen opened his speech by saying “JCI is a transformational organization. It makes a good boy a better boy, a better boy a best boy and a best boy into an excellent boy”. He supported his claim by telling the audience how JCI turned a timid shy village boy he was, into a transformational, influential 21st century global active citizen, JCI World President, a role model of many, a responsible father etc. Paschal narrated how he climbed the JCI ladder from the day he joined in 1996, his personal and organisation achievements in the 18 years he has been in JCI leadership. His theme was you should not allow your circumstances to define your future. As the audience was made up of members and aspiring members. The president took time to share how the organisation came into existence. He emphasised on the importance of young peoples participation in local communities. JCI was started by Henry Geissenbier in 1915 in the US when he transformed a dancing club into a progressive civic association which cleaned cities and was involved inadvocacy work. As the 2016 JCI theme “Just Act”, he encouraged all active citizens to make positive changes in their local communities by asking why not, instead of why, why,why. He concluded by encouraging members to take part in the Peace is Possible campaign. As a tonne of maize is made up of indivudual grains, world peace is possible if all people commit to peace, Peace begins with Individuals. As iron sharpens iron the event was just a sharpening event as JCI senators and Past National Presidents took time to share their inspiring and motivating experiences.

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JCI Mutare Delegation with WP Paschal Dike

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Tree Planting Project “Trees Are Life”

As part of 2016 projects for JCI Mutare, tree planting commenced in June 2016 at Mutare Junior School.Another round to complete tree planting at Mutare Junior was conducted on 10th of July 2016. A varietyof trees including Jacaranda, Mutohwe, Granadilla, Mango and Mupfute were planted on either sidesof the school to provide the much needed wind breaks. Many thanks to the partners who are; MutareJunior School, Nyaradzo, Forestry Comissiom, EMA, individuals, Diamond FM, ManicaPost and New ziana for working together with JCI Mutare to make the events possible. The goal is to plantas many trees as we can in Mutare Urban area. It is our role as active citizens to adhere to theSustainable Development Goals and protect the environment one tree at a time. Particularly SDG 13 Climate change and SDG 15 Life on Land

Project Chair Vongai B Kureva

Project Chair Vongai Kureva, Local Treasurer Grace Kugarahutsva, Local President Luckmore Mazoza, National Executive Vice President Chido Mapungwana, Public Relations Director Ngonidzashe Chikurunhe American Corner Coordinator Lucy Chiduku, Mutare Junior Staff and Students pose for a photo after a successful tree planting.

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Membership Night With VP Kabo Garechaba

New member inducted Nyasha A Mataidza New member inducted Tatenda Kangwende

VP Kabo mingles with members

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SocialWe had a time of fun , braai and dancing at Cecil Kopje.

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Partner Visits with VP Kabo

At Tanganda Tea Company

At the Mayor’s Office

Dinner with Alumni

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