Local Leaders Forum
Are you looking for ideas to improve your Local Organization? Join other leaders at the Local Leaders Forum at your Area Conference to exchange best practices and voice your opinion about JCI’s future. Bring your project reports, photos and lessons to pass on what you’ve learned about how to create positive change in your community.

JCI Travel Guide: 2009 Area Conferences
Are you packed and ready to go for the 2009 JCI Area Conferences? Take in ecological wonders and architectural marvels. Dance salsa in Puerto Rico or zaouli in Côte d’Ivoire until the sun comes up. Eat sushi in Japan, or relax at the natural thermal bath spas in Hungary while experiencing one-of-kind JCI moments. Here’s what to look forward to – along with tips from natives – at each of the four Conferences.

• Join other members to meet, learn and grow in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. Register today.
• Register now to unite with members from the Asia-Pacific region in Nagano, Japan.
• See UNF Senior Adviser Gillian Sorensen speak about how you can support the UN’s work on climate change in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Register today.
• Don’t miss Corporate Social Responsibility day by KPMG in Budapest, Hungary. Register before May 22 to take advantage of online registration.

Uniting the Global Network: 2009 JCI World Congress
Meet fellow members to share ideas and collaborate to create positive change at 2009 World Congress. Venture to Hammamet where ancient culture meets the relaxation of the Mediterranean to create an unforgettable experience. Register today to explore new cultures at national parties, experience the best of JCI Training, and see what’s new at JCI Light.





Climate Change and 2009 JCI Leadership Summit at the UN
1430 JCI members voiced their opinions in a climate change survey leading up to the 2009 JCI Leadership Summit at the UN. Find out how they want to make change work for our planet, and how you can too. Join us in Geneva at the United Nations Headquarters from July 28-30 to find local actions to combat climate change. Summit registration is open until June 26 and costs $275 per delegate. Seats are limited, so register today.

New Resource: Introduction to JCI Brochure
Tell the world about JCI with our new Introduction to JCI brochure. Download it now to inform and inspire new and potential members in nine languages.

Register for JCI Official Courses at the JCI Area Conferences
Your trip to the JCI Area Conference is the best time to take advantage of the JCI Official courses: JCI Achieve, JCI Presenter, JCI Designer, and JCI Trainer. Register now for your Area.

JCI Nothing But Nets: World Malaria Day 2009
World Malaria Day recognizes the global effort to provide effective control of malaria. With the JCI Nothing But Nets campaign, JCI members take concrete actions to combat malaria. Send us your stories from April 25 about what your JCI Local and National Organization did to fight this deadly disease in your community.


Updated Program Toolkits 
Updated JCI Programs toolkits for JCI CYEA, JCI BNE and JCI TOYP now available online. Download them today.

Submit your application for the JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) or the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award (JCI CYEA) programs online. Read more about the programs including detailed rules.

An Outsider’s Perspective: Developing the JCI brand
In 2009, JCI is working with a team of marketing professionals to define JCI in today’s world. Take an active role in this process by sharing your stories of members, communities and nations affected by those living the JCI Mission and Values.

Operation Hope in Italy
On April 6, 2009, earthquakes shook the Abruzzo region of Italy, leaving 281 dead and 28,000 without homes. Members of JCI Italy are taking action to support the young people of Abruzzo through their Seeds of Hope program – and asking the rest of the JCI network to join them. Contribute to their sustainable relief efforts through JCI Operation Hope.

Send Us Your Congress Photos
Remember the excitement of your first JCI World Congress? We’re gathering memories, so send us up to four large, high-resolution digital or scanned photos from your first JCI World Congress to share your good times. Include your name, National Organization and the year the photo was taken.