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When JCI President Lars Hajslund arrived in Quito, Ecuador, July 25, he was received by a group of enthusiastic members of JCI Quito and JCI Quito Metropolitano led by National President Lorena Rodríguez Galarza.
For more than two hours in the afternoon, Hajslund met with local members and discussed various topics of interest, focusing on growth.
“I was really impressed with their youthful spirit and courageous objectives,” said Hajslund. “When we discussed the changes needed to make the organization more relevant, I found they were eager to make those changes in Ecuador. I am sure we will soon have many great members in this country.”
At a dinner-conference in the evening, Hajslund not only inspired but also entertained attendees. The feedback from the members was exceptional. “Our World President conveyed a very moving and clear message regarding what we are looking for in JCI, which is growth and development,” reported National President Rodríguez.
Hajslund also met with JCI Senators and asked them to support JCI Ecuador and its members, allowing young people to run the organization. “A JCI Senatorship is an honor you receive from your local organization,” he said. “It gives you the responsibility of being available when needed but also of believing in the vision of our founder and having faith in the decisions of young people.”
Mutualista Benalcazar
Hajslund visited the headquarters of Mutualista Benalcazar, a business born as a JCI Quito project 40 years ago to make homes more available to the general population. Today, Mutualista Benalcazar, a solid financial group with more than 300 employees, provides financial and housing services all over Ecuador.
Thanks to Hajslund’s visit, Mutualista Benalcazar may provide office space for a national secretariat. “We may have a permanent national secretariat, as established by our constitution,” said Rodríguez.
Other Visits
Accompanied by Rodríguez and other JCI Ecuador members, Hajslund visited Lcdo. Gonzalo Ruiz Álvarez at the Chamber of Commerce of Quito. “We discovered that there were many opportunities for cooperation,” said Hajslund. “Although there had not been much collaboration up to that point, I’m sure that after our meeting we will do a great deal of co-branding and co-sharing of ideas.”
After attending a cocktail reception at the Quito City Council with 50 beautiful people selected as Top Models of the World, Hajslund, Rodriguez and other JCI Ecuador members were received by the mayor of Quito, Paco Moncayo. “I've never seen a better welcome committee than the one at the Mayor's office in Quito,” said Hajslund. “Our World President was pleased with this meeting,” said Rodríguez.
A New Local Organization
Accompanied by Rodríguez and other JCI members, Hajslund traveled to Manta and Portoviejo, where Hajslund was interviewed by a local TV station, Capital Televisión. A press conference was followed by a dinner which was organized by a new potential local organization, JCI San Gregorio.
“I met the members from the new local organization and really had a great time,” stated Hajslund. “There was so much energy in the room and so many people were really excited.” It’s expected that JCI San Gregorio will become an outstanding local organization.
Great Potential
“I've just completed two wonderful days in Ecuador,” reported Hajslund after the visit. “JCI Ecuador really has fantastic potential. National President Lorena is doing a fantastic job leading this organization.”
Rodríguez thanked all JCI members and senators who had contributed to the success of the visit and expressed her appreciation for the World President’s visit. “His vision of the future for JCI Ecuador and the concrete actions we plan to take will no doubt bear fruit,” she said.
Visit Report by JCI Ecuador President (in Spanish)...
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