 Dear JCI Members, Senators and Alumni,
Let me begin by taking this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful, healthy, wealthy and successful new year to you and your family! It is with a sense of honour and humbleness that I bring you greetings from the desk of the National President of JCI West Indies. The faith and confidence you placed in me is truly appreciated and I thank each of you for entrusting me with this opportunity for 2016. I trust that this year will be an inspiring year for all of us and that we will all work together to realize the true goals and mission of JCI West Indies and JCI. Firstly, I would like to extend congratulations to all elected Local Presidents and their Executive teams for 2016. I wish you all an exceptional year of peace, prosperity and success. Additionally, I would like to welcome you to the 2016 JCI West Indies Leadership Team. I trust that this year we will be Passionate Leaders that ACT to create Positive IMPACT! Thank you for putting yourselves forward and accepting the challenge to LEAD! We look forward to an awesome, successful and productive year for JCI West Indies. Let us JOIN together; BUILD each other and MAKE JCI West Indies a leading organization. Secondly, JCI West Indies, as we all know, is very unique by nature. That is we are islands and country separated by the magnificent Caribbean Sea. Therefore it is a bit more challenging for us to have that personal connection with each other. However, I would like to encourage us to not to let this small matter hinder us from achieving our goals. With the vast movement of technology, the passion and commitment we have for the organization and the determination to work together, we can achieve this. Let us continue to see our organization as one; one JCI West Indies, as the famous Bob Marley song states, “One Love…” I charge you with the task of bringing JCI West Indies closer together; get involved; share ideas, and best practises; offer advice every opportunity you get; and inspire others to do the same. Let us develop that strong bond and show the world who we really are and let us ACT Now! Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford JCI West Indies, now in its 56th year will continue to build on the foundations laid by our predecessors. JCI West Indies has made significant strides and we will continue to push the organization to the next level. The 2016 BOD is passionate, excited and ready to serve. Embrace us, support us and guide us when needed. Do expect great things, lots of excitement and hard work. One of our missions for this year is to develop a National Youth Project. So do look out for that. As stated previously we are looking forward to a great year for JCI West Indies. Let’s do this. Let’s ACT NOW! Come join us! Finally, lets us reflect on some words from our good Senator, Clovis St. Romain, who charged us to use the ABC of success to be successful. A- Adapt the right Attitude; B – go back to Basics our purpose and C- Continue to work hard, give of your best and make a difference so that when you are done you would have motivated someone to take your place; Continuity. Let us ACT on what we are passionate about, motivate others to act and Inspire someone to be better. Until next time, have a blessed day. Yours in true JCI spirit, Alexis Murray 2016 National President JCI West Indies Tel. # 1(268)722-5454 Email: [email protected] - www.jci.cc/westindies JCI - Junior Chamber International Visit www.jci.cc to learn how young people are working to create positive change.  JCI Senator Conrad O'Brien at right receiving his Humming Bird Medal for Public Service in 1975 JCI Senator Conrad O'Brien, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday on October 6, 2015 passed away yesterday on October 21, 2015. The Trinidadian was the first President of JCI West Indies (formerly West Indies Jaycees) and the first person from the West Indies to lead this great organisation as JCI World President in 1964. He played a pivotal role in spreading the Junior Chamber International (JCI) movement throughout the West Indies. Senator Conrad lived in Batorouge, Florida for many years after leaving Trinidad to head McEnearney new Miami branch. He was an Independent Trinidad & Tobago Government Senator and received the Humming Bird Medal for Public Service, a national award, from the then Governor General of Trinidad and Tobago Ellis Clarke in 1975. An exemplary and visionary leader, we pay tribute and honour the life of this legend, JCI Senator #2337 Conrad O'Brien - may he rest in peace.  Dear Members, Senators and Convention Delegates: I hope this update reaches you in excellent health and wonderful spirits! Convention is fast approaching and we are working tirelessly to ensure that you have a safe, cost effective and superb experience at the JCI West Indies 55th National Convention! Please see below for some exciting updates:
* Please note that all prices are quoted in USD. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us by completing the form below. Thank you very much and we look forward to hosting you at the 55th National Convention. Cheers, 55th JCI WI Convention 2015 JCI Antigua CD Reina 1(268)722-5454 http://www.jciwi.org/national-convention.html or email:jciwi.convention@gmail.com You will be staying at the fantastic Jolly Beach Resort & Spa. All-inclusive!!!  Dear Delegates and Prospective Delegates,
As it draws ever closer to our National Convention, we have some GREAT NEWS!!! The committee has gotten better rates for the hotel; the all inclusive Jolly Beach Hotel!!! Double occupancy now has two options: Option A - Superior Room $90.00 (USD) per person per night (This was the cost for standard previously) Option B - Standard Room $80.00 (USD) per person per night. Triple or Quad occupancy (Superior Rooms only) $85.00 (USD) per person per night. We would like to encourage all delegates to stay at the host hotel. The difference in cost is marginal and you will have access to so much more (see list below...): 1. Free non-motorized water sports, (windsurfing, kayaking, etc.) 2. Pool bar (bar is actually in the pool) no need to get out of pool for a drink 3. Sports such as cricket and volleyball 4. Gym and exercise classes.... 5. Open 24 hours bar 6. Entertainment ...and that's just to list a few!!! Please check out the Facebook page for more updates and 'Join' our event. This is not a convention to be missed! Stay tuned... Cheers! Reina Mason 2015 Convention Director 2013 Local President JCI Antigua (West Indies) 55th JCI WI Convention 2015 1 (268) 732-1367
 one of our Active Citizen Framework (ACF) projects, Mathfanatix at the inaugural Regional Partnership Summit of the Americas. There was also bitter sweet as during the award ceremony, JCI Barbados was nominated in the top three as the Best Local Organisation for the Americas to narrowly lose out to JCI Curacao. We continue to be inspired and will stay positive!!! Next year it is on to Uraguay!!!  Dear Members, JCI Antigua is excited to host you, our fellow JCI Family at our 55 and Staying ALIVE convention. We guarantee you that it will be an unforgettable one. As we continue to plan an exciting convention for you, here are some updates:
The cost per person, per night for Jolly Harbour Villas is US$72.00 plus a one time fee of US$9.00 for energy cost. This also includes coffee breaks and daily lunches. In order to take advantage of this cost, you must book in groups of four - any less, the cost will rise. We will continue to provide updates as we draw ever closer to our grand event. Stay tuned... Cheers! Reina Mason 2015 Convention Director 2013 Local President JCI Antigua (West Indies) 55th JCI WI Convention 2015 1 (268) 732-1367 
 Igniting the Fire, Fueling the Flame! That is the theme for the 55th National Convention which will be hosted on the beautiful shores of Antigua at the stunning Jolly Beach Resort. This Convention promises to be memorable and we are looking to have a record attendance. Don’t miss the opportunity to be there. Registration is open and there is an Early Bird Registration Special of USD$80 until May 31. If you have any queries, feel free to email the Convention Committee at [email protected]. Visit and like the Facebook page which will give regular updates on this fantastic event. Looking forward to seeing you as we continue to fuel the JCI West Indies flame! Read More...   President Kwesi Des Vignes, EVP Suzanne Baynes and Assistant Secretary Tahyr Kent made a coutesy visit to Honourable Orville London, Chief Secretary of the THA on behalf of JCI West Indies National President Kevin Hinds on 21st April 2015.
The visit aimed to facilitate discussion on ways JCI Tobago could meaningfully partner with the THA on few of our projects. Mr. London singled out one particular project that he felt can have significant impact on island. Executive Vice President, Alexis Murray, flew over to St Vincent to visit her assigned state in April. During this visit, JCI St. Vincent took the opportunity to meet with government officials and the media with the aim of furthering its theme for 2015 “Care Connect and Collaborate”. Of course the visit was not only about business, members had the opportunity to socialize with the EVP as she enjoyed St. Vincent hospitality. It was definitely a memorable visit!  |
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