JCI Antigua
JCI Antigua comprises of a network of young men and women committed todevelopment and training to become better citizens for their nation between the agesof 18 to 40 with the aim and purpose of creating positive change in the world. JCI Antigua believes that these changes must result from taking & collective action to improve themselves and the world around them.
In 1960, JCI Antigua was conceived by Mr. Ian Shoul and the founding members to include Mr. David Tuach, Mr. Stephen Shoul, Mr. Daniel Mendes, Mr. Peter Williams, Mr. Albert Richards, Mr. Conrad Shoul, and Mr. Raymond Chaia. |
General Information:
President: Therese Mills
Email: [email protected] Website: jci-antigua.com Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of each month. 
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2023 Projects
JCI Antigua Senator Leandra James Cancer Awareness Campaign
The JCI Antigua Senator Leandra James Cancer Awareness Campaign is one of many initiatives spearheaded by JCI Antigua bringing awareness to the most common and deadly illness by the name of cancer.
This year committee chose the theme “Fighting Together, Tougher Than Cancer.” One of the activities successfully completed is our well known Senator Leandra James Color Run & Fitness Jam. This was a highly anticipated Jam as patrons were now “outside” since the pandemic.
We had over 500 patrons who jammed and exercised with well known dj’s and fitness instructors. Proceeds from the color run will go towards cancer awareness projects.
The JCI Antigua Senator Leandra James Cancer Awareness Campaign is one of many initiatives spearheaded by JCI Antigua bringing awareness to the most common and deadly illness by the name of cancer.
This year committee chose the theme “Fighting Together, Tougher Than Cancer.” One of the activities successfully completed is our well known Senator Leandra James Color Run & Fitness Jam. This was a highly anticipated Jam as patrons were now “outside” since the pandemic.
We had over 500 patrons who jammed and exercised with well known dj’s and fitness instructors. Proceeds from the color run will go towards cancer awareness projects.
Recycle & Create:
To help celebrate World Environment Day, JCI Antigua hosted a &Recycle and Create Primary School Competition, challenging school-age children to be creative with recyclable materials.
The competition witnessed dozen of children from Primary schools throughout Antigua displaying their innovative art pieces made entirely from recyclable materials at the Multipurpose, Cultural and Exhibition Centre.
The objective was to instill a sense of responsibility for nature in children from a young age, recognizing that the future of the planet rests in their hands. Participants were tasked with recycling discarded items and creating something innovative and useful. Thirty children took part in the competition, and both judges and observers, including teachers, principals, parents, and the media, were impressed by the creativity displayed.
To help celebrate World Environment Day, JCI Antigua hosted a &Recycle and Create Primary School Competition, challenging school-age children to be creative with recyclable materials.
The competition witnessed dozen of children from Primary schools throughout Antigua displaying their innovative art pieces made entirely from recyclable materials at the Multipurpose, Cultural and Exhibition Centre.
The objective was to instill a sense of responsibility for nature in children from a young age, recognizing that the future of the planet rests in their hands. Participants were tasked with recycling discarded items and creating something innovative and useful. Thirty children took part in the competition, and both judges and observers, including teachers, principals, parents, and the media, were impressed by the creativity displayed.
Aspire to Inspire:
JCI Antigua’s “Aspire to Inspire” is to attract and retain positive, dynamic and spirited individuals who are ready to become enterprising leaders and global changemakers. Aspire to
Inspire is designed to provide the necessary tools for these individuals to function as active JCI members.
Valuable leadership principles are developed through a combination of traditional training sessions and practical personal development courses. This unique programme recognizes that our organization can only thrive when our members thrive, and for this to happen, their needs must be met both personally and professionally.
JCI Antigua’s “Aspire to Inspire” is to attract and retain positive, dynamic and spirited individuals who are ready to become enterprising leaders and global changemakers. Aspire to
Inspire is designed to provide the necessary tools for these individuals to function as active JCI members.
Valuable leadership principles are developed through a combination of traditional training sessions and practical personal development courses. This unique programme recognizes that our organization can only thrive when our members thrive, and for this to happen, their needs must be met both personally and professionally.
Jaycees Queen Show : This is the oldest project of JCI Antigua being in its 60th year of existence in 2023. The Jaycees Queen Show is focused on empowering women through pageantry by bringing women from across the world together on one stage for a remarkable showcase of talent while advocating for a specific platform each year. In 2023 the show was executed under the theme, “Celebrating 60 years of Culture, Vibrancy and Talent”.
JCI Antigua Business Seminars : The JCI Antigua Business Seminars provide valuable training in a variety of areas for members of the corporate community.
The JCI Antigua Professionalism in Customer Care Seminar is focused on providing training for persons in customer care on pertinent areas including effective communication, exceeding customer satisfaction and expectations as we as social media and the business.
JCI Antigua Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Seminar is focused on providing important training for professionals particularly in the fields of banking and finance on this pertinent topic threatening the region. Training sessions are focused on topics including developing a strong Know Your Customer Programme, Understanding the Significance of Transactions and monitoring, as well as, AML De-risking.
The JCI Antigua Professionalism in Customer Care Seminar is focused on providing training for persons in customer care on pertinent areas including effective communication, exceeding customer satisfaction and expectations as we as social media and the business.
JCI Antigua Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Seminar is focused on providing important training for professionals particularly in the fields of banking and finance on this pertinent topic threatening the region. Training sessions are focused on topics including developing a strong Know Your Customer Programme, Understanding the Significance of Transactions and monitoring, as well as, AML De-risking.
JCI Antigua Environmental Awareness Programme : This programme is focused on raising awareness for and protection of the environment. This programme includes an educational campaign on indigenous flowers and trees, creation of Public Service Announcements in collaboration with other NGOs such as the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross and Antigua and Barbuda Rotaract Club on Littering and Disaster Preparedness. There is also ongoing restoration of the park in Michael’s Village and the Wishing Well in Liberta Village.
JCI Antigua Youth Empowerment Programme : The JCI Antigua Youth Empowerment Programme is focused on providing development opportunities that empower the youth of Antigua and Barbuda to create positive changes. Projects under this programme include:
The JCI Mathlete which is a math competition that is focused on developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills of primary school students through a mathematics competition.
The JCI Mathlete which is a math competition that is focused on developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills of primary school students through a mathematics competition.
- The JCI Antigua Adopt-A-School Proramme is focused on providing mentorship for students on a more intimate level. It provides the JCI members with opportunity to develop their mentorship skills and empower and encourage primary and secondary students on a one on one basis. The members go to the schools and have talks with the students throughout the semester on a variety of relevant topics including budgeting, healthy eating, exercise, literacy and professionalism.
- The JCI Antigua Career Placement Programme provides excellent opportunities for young persons to receive on the job training on the career of their choice allowing students to gain practical experience and develop pertinent values required to be successful in the world of work.
The JCI Antigua YEP Awards : The YEP Awards is a red carpet award ceremony which highlights and honours the outstanding achievements of Antiguan youth in a wide variety of fields not traditionally awarded. These include Leadership, Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Community Development and Humanitarianism, Public Speaking, Fashion Design, Entrepreneurship and Theatre Arts.
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