New Deadline for 2009 Leadership Summit: July 12
Join members from across the globe and some of our powerhouse partners to make change work for our planet at the 2009 JCI Leadership Summit at the UN in Geneva. Hear from experts from the UN Global Compact and the International Chamber of Commerce. Now available: dorm and hostel lodging. Register before new July 12 deadline while space is still available.

Old Meets New at 2009 JCI World Congress
Experience the old world in the 21st century at Medina Mediterranea in Hammamet, Tunisia at 2009 JCI World Congress. A medina is an old city center, and the Medina Mediterranea is a modern replica of these historical old towns but with all the modern amenities just 300 meters from the Mediterranean Sea. Register now.

Uncovering the Treasures of JCI
At the 2009 JCI European Conference, JCI Members were updated on the brand development process. Read about how we can uncover the treasures of JCI by revisiting old ideas and looking at our future.

How to Write a Communications Plan
Describe what you want to accomplish with your communications and ways to achieve these goals. Examine who you are communicating with, how you can best communicate with them and how to measure the results. Download this guide to improve your organization’s communications.

New Resource: JCI Banners
Add some color and a professional look to your meetings and events with new JCI Banner templates. Download them now in EPS format.

Experience the all-new JCI CSR Course
JCI CSR is a half-day training course designed to raise the awareness of the long-term effects our actions and behaviors have on humanity, economics and the environment. Discover how this JCI Official Training Course will engage JCI members in discussions and motivate them to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their businesses and lives.

Opportunities for Enrichment through JCI Programs
Members who attended the Area Conferences attended and participated in many different JCI programs. Read what members from Africa and the Middle East had to say about JCI programs at the Area Conference in Yamoussoukro.

President Shin’s World Malaria Day Challenge
Congratulations to all who accepted President Shin’s World Malaria Day Challenge. We exceeded our goal of $1000 to save 100 lives, and President Shin and the World Headquarters Team matched that amount. Thank you for sending nets and saving lives. Don’t stop now – send a net a today.

JCI: Where You Make the Difference
Each member is the answer to how we can create positive change in our communities and the world at large. Executive Director for Growth and Development Arrey Obenson reflects on the power of the individual within JCI. Read about how you can make a difference. Do you know someone who stands out as living example of a real active citizen? Tell us about it, at news@jci.cc.

Malaria Champions of the Americas Award
As countries of the Americas move forward in the effort to decrease the burden of malaria in the region, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF), The George Washington University Center for Global Health (CGH), and other partners are launching an award for best practices and success stories in malaria prevention and control in the Americas. Submit your nominations by July 15, 2009.