2009 Area Conferences: Plan ahead to save a Franc, Yen, Dollar or Euro
JCI Area Conferences don’t have to be as expensive as you might think. By planning ahead and saving creatively, there are plenty of ways for JCI members to cover the costs of a JCI event. Read our tips for the traveler on a budget. 

Special Registration Price for the JCI Africa and the Middle East Conference in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire
Plan ahead, and receive a special registration price of $240 USD until March 20. Register now.

Special Registration Price for the JCI Asia-Pacific Conference in Nagano, Japan
Unite with members from the Asia-Pacific region at the JCI Area Conference for the special price of $250 USD until April 4, 2009. Register now.

Update: 2009 JCI Leadership Summit at the United Nations in Geneva

2009 Be Better Newsletter: Issue 1
From the events that inspire us, to the global network that connects us and the Mission that unites us, there’s no better time than 2009 to be a JCI member. Download the first issue of the 2009 print edition of the Be Better Newsletter to read the Reasons We Love JCI in 2009. 

9 Ways to Find Local Sponsorships
It pays to have partners. Don’t let a lack of funds keep your project from reaching its full potential. Local sponsorships are everywhere. Read about nine pathways to help you find them.

New Resource: National and Local Organization Newsletter template
Give your local newsletter a professional look by using the new design templates for Local and National Organizations. Available in Microsoft Word, Photoshop, EPS and Quark formats and both A4 and letter sizes, they are all editable and will make formatting your local print newsletters easy.  Download the format you need from the JCI website. 

Record Number of JCI Official Courses at 2009 Area Conferences
With more JCI Official Courses offered than ever, the Area Conferences are the ideal opportunity to build your skills. Look for JCI Designer. JCI Trainer, JCI Presenter, JCI Admin, JCI Achieve, JCI Head Trainer and the launch of the new JCI CSR. Some courses require previous certification levels while others are open to any member. JCI Training online registration is open for the 2009 JCI Conference of the Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Seating is limited, so save your seat today.

Update: 2009 JCI TOYP and JCI CYEA
The name of “The JCI Outstanding Young Persons (JCI TOYP) of the World” Program has now been changed back to “The JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons (JCI TOYP) of the World” Program, which adds the word “Ten.” Please note the change, and use the name accordingly.

According to JCI’s worldwide sponsorship agreement with Flanders District of Creativity (FDC) regarding the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award (JCI CYEA), we kindly ask JCI Organizations that run this program to use the FDC logo in all JCI CYEA material. 

To make sure you are using the correct terms, capitalization and translations every time you write about JCI, download the updated JCI Style Guide. 

JCI Trainer Dies in Car Crash
Dr. Basile Nukunu of JCI Mali died in a car crash while on the way home from the JCI Africa and Middle East Development Council West Meeting. Three other JCI members were in the car with him, one of whom is still in critical condition. Dr. Nukunu was the Head Trainer for the JCI Presenter Course and Assistant Trainer for the JCI Trainer Course at the meeting. Please send messages of condolences to the JCI Mali National President. Read more at the JCI Mali website. Also, read JCI Secretary General Edson A. Kodama’s message of condolences to the People of Mali.