City Zenes Focus - Issue 7 - July 2012 (JCI City Plus)

e-newsletter of JCI City Plus I Issue 7 – July 2012

CITY ZENESDear Readers,

It is indeed a great opportunity to be writing you these starting lines. By the means of this e-newsletter, members

of JCI City Plus are able to voice their feelings, opinions and share their experience on the various projects

realised. It is also a good reference for new aspiring members who can know what has been happening in the

organisation, learn about the types of projects and get to know the members of JCI City Plus.

It is without doubt the team spirit, bonding and the will to contribute to the positive development of society which

will keep the desire of our JCI members high. What has not been taught in schools, universities, work is being

lived and experienced in JCI. This will surely help to motivate more new members to join in and contribute to

their own individual development as well as bring positive change to the society.

I wish you all a pleasant reading and hope that you enjoy the new design, which gives your e-newsletter a more

dynamic and innovative layout. I would like to thank the editorial team for their creativity and dedication in

bringing to life this issue of City Zenes focus.

On a conclusive note, I will end this message with a quote which can be used whenever challenges are coming

in:

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it,

go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan

Kavish Taukoordass

2012 Communications Director

MessagesVamen Poonoosamy

2012 President

[Page 2]

Yudhishtir Rao Rama

2012 Past President

[Page 3]

2012 Board of Directors

2012 Commission Directors

[Page 4]

Administration

Local ProjectsNoel Magique: Chamarel

[Page 5]

Open Day: Port Louis Waterfront

[Page 6]

Art & Training Academy

[Page 7]

Initiation to Leisure & Sports

[Page 8]

Grappies

[Page 9]

Eco Business /

Business Networking

[Page 11]

National ProjectsDebate championship

Public Speaking

[Page 13]

Leadership Seminar Series

[Page 14]

EventsChapter Night

[Page 15]

JCI Vice President Cocktail

[Page 16]

Fall in Love @ Moulin Rouge

[Page 17]

Area A Conference

JCI Leadership Academy

[Page 18]

International ProgramsUN MDG’s

[Page 19]

Nothing But Nets

[Page 20]

ExpressionsVoice of our new comers

[Pages 21-22]

MES SAG E…

City Zenes Focus I JCI City Plus e-newsletter I Issue 7 I July 2012

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Dear JCI Friends,

I am delighted to address you as the 2012 JCI City Plus President in this first edition of our e-newsletter for the year.

2012: A year full of challenges for our organization, as the world itself is facing tremendous challenges to safeguard environment, uphold peace, fight against extreme poverty, eradicate dreadful diseases, promote good governance and democracy across nations and above all, cope with the global economic crisis.

These are only the overview of the issues which, if each citizen addresses as an individual responsibility, we shall be able to overcome the hurdles and make a better place for the world to live in. These are the issues, which we JCI members, as active citizens, take interest and work collectively in our respective communities to bring positive change.

In our country, since 2008, JCI City Plus members are striving to creating a positive change in our society. 5 years already that we are working towards a better future. Guided by our slogan for this year Lead by Excellence, we look forward to give the best of ourselves, inspire others and face new challenges, based on our constant evolution built on since 2008 and prepare ourselves for the coming years. I believe that, with our members, we have brought up a strong goodwill, which is the pride ofour organisation and which will bring us to higher horizons.

My ideology while to Lead by Excellence is to groom our members to be future JCI leaders on local and international scene; to inculcate active citizenship; to deliver innovative projects that will bring positive change; to strengthen our bonding and friendship; to enhance individual development; to be the Leaders of tomorrow in our jobs; and to have better prospect in our career. It is the gradual progress of doing small things better, be passionate in what we do, which will sustain this ideology. I firmly believe that our actions shall impact our country and the world by promoting active citizenship trough innovative projects, teamwork, friendship, dedication and passion.

As the 5th President, my vision towards excellence will be that JCI City Plus shall continue to grow as a professional organization, lead by example and fulfill the goals to promoting active citizenship and bringing positive change in our community. I believe that, YOU, Members are the pride of our organization and would like YOU all to grow together with the organization. I will ensure that YOU are provided with the necessary development opportunities that will empower YOU to create this positive change. In this respect, one of our innovations this year will be the setting up of a JCI members career plan.

My dear friends, I would like to seize this opportunity to thank you all: board members, commission directors, members,aspiring members, senators, advisors and partners for your constant support and for believing in our mission. Nothing would have been possible without you. Thank you so much!

Keep the passion into you all active and contribute positively through our projects to better impact our society, create positive change and bring better lives around us.

Yours in Active Citizenship

“Our aim is to prepare members to be future JCI leaders and inculcate active citizenship towards bringing better lives around us...”

Vamen Poonoosamy2012 President


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MES SAG E…

In a nut shell, 2011, JCI City Plus:

1. Ensured that opportunities are provided to JCI members to enable them to

develop a career in JCI and beyond.

2. Operated projects aimed at building sustainable community development, for

long term impact and create positive change amongst the participants and the

community at large.

Dear JCI City Plus lovers,

2011, Our Journey towards Excellence… A Year, rapped in the completion of

exceptional projects and trainings. The different activities provided opportunities

for members and aspiring members to empower themselves and progress from

Good to Great.

And as young active citizens, the lads were eager and passionate about their JCI

endeavour…

But the success of 2011 doesn’t lie only on wonders but also on challenges and

difficulties which helped us to learn, grow and strengthen our bonding as a unit.

Trust, confidence, friendship and willingness of Members, Aspiring Members and

Senators, helped JCI City Plus to ROCK.

3. Ensured proper branding of JCI City Plus.

4. Fostered friendship and interaction amongst all chapters of Mauritius.

5. Involved all partners including sponsors and other stakeholders to support our actions.

6. Encouraged participation of JCI City Plus members and aspiring members in national projects and attending

International Conferences.

7. Recruited 10 new members.

8. Ensured the welfare of members as they are the life line of this organization.

I thank all my board members for their support and all the persons who believed in me in leading this

organization to new heights. My sincere thanks to the other 2011 Chapter Presidents of JCI Beau Bassin Rose

Hill, JCI Curepipe, JCI Port Louis and JCI Quatre Bornes who have always been supportive and participating in

JCI City Plus Projects.

I wish 2012 JCI City Plus team under the leadership of Vamen Poonoosamy to lead this organization by

excellence and I am sure that we will climb to higher horizons.

My fellow JCI friends, never let your passion for JCI fell asleep, keep yourself busy, participate actively in

projects, talk about JCI, encourage your friends to join and discover the JCI world. As with JCI you will always be

a winner, grab the opportunities, step on the leadership ladder and create positive change for a better tomorrow.

Yours in JCI Spirit

Yudhishthir Rao Rama

2011 President “JCI City Plus provides opportunities to empower our members and progress from Good to Great”

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Board of Directors

Commission Directors

From left to right: Immediate Past President Yudhishtir Rao Rama, Vice President Community

Development Siddhanth Garg, Secretary Asha Auckloo, President Vamen Poonoosamy, Vice President

Individual Development Harsha Bundhoo, Vice President PR & International Ashveena Mewa, Vice President

Business Shalu Bucha and Treasurer Roumesh Oomah. (Annex: Vice President Human Resources Damien

Veerapatren)

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

From left to right: Community Development Director Saumya Garg, Training Director Shreya Ramma,

Business Director Usha Callikan, Communications Director Kavish Taukoordass.


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L O C A L P R O J E C T S

Noel Magique


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26 December 2011 – For our last activity of the year 2011, Members and Aspiring Members of JCI City Plus

embarked on a journey in the south west of the country, in Chamarel, to meet the children of this remote and

deprived region to celebrate Christmas. We believe that every children has their own potential, creativity and

dreams and consider that we must create occasions to give a smile to the underprivileged children.

Christmas gifts and school materials were distributed to some 50 children living in this locality and fun

animations were carried out during the day with face painting, songs from the children, story telling and

entertaining games. This activity has been an excellent opportunity for members and aspiring members of JCI

City Plus to discover the value in children and arise their interest in serving the children of disadvantaged

communities.

Children of today is the future of our country and we JCI members are happy that we have been able to bring

a smile to them and provide them with the basic tools for education.


Open day

05 November 2011 - 4th edition of JCI City Plus Open day. One of our

most awaited event of the year. This event was held with aim of

regrouping children from various charitable institutions around the

island and to provide them with an opportunity to discover and

showcase their talents to the public. Children from APEIM, APDA,

Anou Grandi, Cypres and Children Foundation took part in the activity.

The day’s activities for the children consisted of a drawing and

painting competition in addition to a dancing and singing programme.

Lunch, refreshment and token gifts were offered to the children during

the day. Furthermore, as part of the Open Day’s event, a free diabetes

screening was offered to the public and a blood donation recruitment

team was also set up.

JCI City Plus’ organising committee comprised of Harsha Bundhoo

(Project Director), Roumesh Oomah (Co-Project Director) and team

members Usha Callikan, Shreya Ramma, Ashveena Mewa, Kavish

Taukoordass, Kris Ramanah, Asha Auckloo and Varsha Padaruth.

Special thanks to Yudhish Rama and Vamen Poonoosamy, 2011 and

2012 Presidents respectively, for their unfailing help, guidance and

support. Thanks to MPCB for sponsoring the event and participating

actively on D-Day. Our deepest appreciation also goes to the

Mauritius Diabetic Association and Blood Donor’s Association for their

participation.

This event has enabled us to grow as individuals and active citizens of

JCI City Plus. We succeeded in providing an insight to impact the

Mauritian Public on the existence of JCI City Plus as an active

citizenship organization and registered NGO, encouraged young

people to be more receptive towards community service, increased

awareness on diabetes, encouraged people to donate blood and save

a life and to promote JCI City Plus through a recruitment program.

„Happiness comes from giving, not getting. If we try hard to bring

happiness to others, we cannot stop it from coming to us also. To get

joy, we must give it, and to keep joy, we must scatter it.‟- John

Templeton


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Art & Training Academy

Our 5th Art and Training Academy (ATA) – residential workshop was held on the 7th and 8th April 2012 at the

idyllic Domaine de L’Arbre du Voyageur, in peaceful chalets nestled in the middle of the forest at Mare

Longue.

“Fight your fears” residential workshop secured a full house for during that particular weekend with 24

participants from the different local chapters of Mauritius. This event has been a wonderful opportunity for

members from diverse chapters to meet, learn and share their experiences. Our head coach for ATA was

Senator Bruneau Woomed, who was of great support throughout the project.

Saturday 7th April 2012 of the “Fight your fears” workshop consisted of several training sessions namely Fear

of Speaking in Public by Senator Bruneau Woomed, Fear of Commitment by Mr. Vikash Ramsarah and Fear

in the Workplace by Mr. Nandish Torul. The training sessions were very resourceful, interactive and fruitful.

The facilitators met with enthusiastic participants and the trainings were lively animated from both sides.

For a half day on Sunday 8th April 2012, the participants first had a warming up session by NS Yudhish,

reminding them of their physical education classes at school and then team building activities at Le Domaine

followed by a refreshing walk through the forest to Mare Longue reservoir where each team had to build a

floating raft to support their respective team members.

The atmosphere during the weekend was eclectic, full of sharing, learning, fun and friendly. Stay tuned for

Part II of Fight your Fears, coming soon...

“My vision is to influence positively my fellow citizens and it seems

that this was achieved during this week-end. I wish to place on

record my appreciation of the very successful ATA 2012.

I was privileged to be associated to it and I must say I was amazed

at the hard work of the team and the evident bonding between

members of JCI City Plus and the other chapters.”

Senator Bruneau Woomed

Head Coach ATA 2012


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Senator Bruneau Woomed opening the

trainings

Senator Bruneau Woomed opening the

trainings

Mr Nandish Torul, delivering his training

Senator Bruneau Woomed, Mr Nandish Torul

and President Vamen Poonoosamy Physical warm ups led by Past President Yudhish

President Vamen, delivering his speech during

lunch


Initiation to Badminton

30 March 2012 – As part of our individual development program, JCI City Plus provides various educational

and professional trainings during the year and also innovates with introduction to leisure activities. For the

past four years, we have been giving opportunities to members and aspiring members to discover a new

sport. This year, we started with an initiation to badminton, which was held in March at BPS College, Beau

Basssin with the experienced support of Mr Sylvain Hennequin as coach.


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Initiation to Quad biking

9 June 2012 – Our members and aspiring members got the exclusive opportunity to discover quad biking in

the adventurous and exciting setting of Domaine Andrea, in Souillac. Passing through beautiful sugar cane

fields, crossing muddy rivers, enjoying the exceptional scenery from beaches of the South, drifting the cliffs to

Leon Waterfall: our quad bikers have explored a very lively adventure filled with thrilling emotions, pleasant

surprises and the legendary friendship of the JCI family.


Grappies

Our members decided to spend a special day with the elderly on the occasion of Mother’s Day on the 26th May 2012 and this time we targeted the Sai Sharanam Ashram at Quatres Bornes.

The centre very much appreciated our gesture and welcomed the little gifts and donations that we had to give. The event helped all members present to realize that we should care about these people who once devoted their time and courage to our society. And it was now time to thank them, to give some of our love and let them know that they have their place in the society.

The centre benefitted from the donations given by BindassRestaurant and members of the JCI family. They were grateful to the members for organising such an event.

Among the 4 areas of opportunities

present in JCI, community

development is very much important

as it seeks to empower individuals

and groups of people by providing

them with the skills they need to

affect change in their own

communities. JCI City Plus has been

very much involved in different

projects related to Active Citizenship

over the past 4 years and this is why

this year also, we made it a must to

organize the Grappies activity.


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JCI Members and Aspiring Members showed that they cared about what is happening to the society, they are concerned and shall be involved in making the situations better. They were able to interact with the elders and give them some comfort in such a short time.

It was indeed a great occasion to bring a sparkle in the eyes and a smile on the faces of our elders and the members enjoyed as well.

Special thanks to Ashveena Mewa for directing this activity with members UshaCallikan and Asha Auckloo; aspiring members Anoop Sohun and Vishaan Laljee; with the support of Acting President Harsha Bundhoo and Past President YudhishRama.

J U N I O R C H A M B E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L ( J C I )

About JCI

Making a world of DifferenceThere is a limit to what governments are able to achieve in society. As responsible citizens in a globalized world, JCI members take on the challenges around them through local development initiatives. These tailored projects require members to use strategic planning and critical planning to craft creative solutions to the problems of their communities.

Be BetterJCI members seek ways to live out our slogan, Be Better. We think critically about society’s greatest challenges and act on behalf of our communities to be part of the solution. We seek better solutions to build better communities, creating a better future.

The Original Active Citizens

As global citizens, we all have rights and responsibilities, as well as shared goals. Through active citizenship, we enact our sense of social responsibility to work towards these goals and benefit communities worldwide.

Our Founder, Henry Giessenbier, was the original active citizen. He took steps to engage young people in civic involvement in 1914, and JCI members worldwide have followed his lead ever since.

International ScopeIn JCI, the action is local, but our principles and impact are global. Members understand that in a globalized world, their local actions echo across the globe. 5,000 JCI Local Organizations addressing problems in their communities are united in a global movement creating global impact.


We are a membership-based non-profit organization of 200,000 young people ages 18 to 40 in 5,000

communities and more than 100 countries around the world.

Each JCI Member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve

ourselves and the world around us.

We seek targeted solutions to the unique problems in our communities to build a better world, creating

global impact.


Eco-Business

construction company, specialised in the manufacturing and installation of wooden houses and chalets in

Europe and freshly established in Mauritius. During the forum, the public present has been introduced to the

business of green construction, which has been defined as the construction for the future. In his observations,

2011 Vice President Vamen has reminded that “as active citizens, JCI members have the responsibility to

preserve the environment and promote green values to better impact our society and create positive change.”

Business NetworkingJCI City Plus is launching very soon an innovative business networking event; BusinessLink , in partnership

with Mauritius Post & Cooperative Bank (MPCB), with the aim to build and provide a platform in Mauritius

where local and foreign professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and business people can meet interesting

new people in an enjoyable atmosphere.

28 November 2011 – Conscious towards the protection

of our environment for a better future, we organised an

open forum at Lambic, Port Louis on green

construction, with the collaboration of Biochalet, a


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Mr Hubert Coquis, Director of Biochalet; Yudhish Rama, 2011

President and Vamen Poonoosamy, 2011 Vice President Business

Contact Vice President Business, Shalu Bucha for more details or to

join in the project team.

Tel: 797 2795

Email: [email protected]

Situated in the heart of Port Louis, Lambic is Mauritius first gastro-pub, beer shop and lounge located in a renovated colonial house where local craftsmanship is put forward.

Dates back from early 19th century, the colonial architecture has been preserved and is host to an array of local produce beautifully paired with some of the best beers in the world.

The drinks menu holds amongst others, 130 imported beers, 46 whiskies and some 43 teas from Sri Lanka.

4 St Georges Street, Port LouisTel: 212 6011www.lambic.mu

JCI City Plus: Drink Responsibly. Do not Drink and Drive!


N AT I O N A L P R O J E C T S

Debate Championship

JCI City Plus Debate Team: Abhijit Jagtap (Team Captain) and Team

Members Ashveena Mewa, Isma Seetal and Nivershee

Theeroovengadum

Debating skills equip members to resolve conflicts, respect differences

and overcome obstacles. Discussing topics that range from profound

to comical, contestants argue their truth, relevance and accuracy.

Capacity-building events like debating build a foundation of teamwork,

critical thinking and problem solving that, we JCI members use to

address issues in our local communities.

JCI Mauritius organised the 2012 National Debate Championship at the

Muncipal Council of Port Louis in March, with the participation of teams from

the 4 local chapters of Mauritius. After an interesting series of confrontations,


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Nivershee Theeroovengadum, Best Speaker of the championship,

delivering her speech during the preliminary rounds.

Some supporters of JCI City Plus with

team members

JCI Mauritius family picture , with the jury panel after the Public Speaking Competition

Our Public Speaking participants

preparing before the competition:

Damien Veerapatren, Nivershee

Theeroovengadum and Ramananda

Lingiah

Public Speaking Competition

whilst winning all the awards of the championship: BEST TEAM, BEST TEAM CAPTAIN and BEST SPEAKER.

Congratulations to our TEAM.

JCI City Plus won this year’s edition

N AT I O N A L P R O J E C T S

Leadership Seminar Series

The World that has been bestowed to us has been facing multiple challenges in the last years. Whether these

challenges are the cause of Man (economic crisis in the 20th century, nuclear accidents) or of Nature

(Tsunamis, droughts), their occurrence altogether has led intellectuals to self-question our economic model,

international relations and geo-political situation.

This reflection has now left the academic sphere and is spreading to broader thinking groups. Man has never

been more conscious that the world he is creating at this instant and will leave as legacy is his own

responsibility.

“Chaos in the world brings uneasiness, but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth”

We are presently at a crossroads. Now is our chance, during these chaotic times, to think of a renewal. The

impulse for change will necessarily come from our generation, the one having this timely opportunity to

reshape the world.

The JCI Leadership Seminars Series are precisely designed for young Mauritians who wish to examine the

directions they are taking in their own lives. JCI Mauritius proposes to reflect upon each and everyone’s

commitment as citizens in the key aspects of our society.

Seminar 1 was held on 17th January 2012 at Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebene, under the theme of “Who and what

will rule the world in the decades ahead” by Dr Armand Clesse, world known author and former special

counsellor to the government of Luxembourg. During the forum, Dr Clesse has spoken about the different

political classes around the world, on recession , the economic problems facing Europe and questioning if

China is becoming more powerful or is USA becoming less influential.

Seminar 2 was held on 3rd April 2012 at Audi Zentrum, Reduit, under the theme of “Avec toi ou sans toi, la

politique se fera” with Mr Jean Claude de l’Estrac and Mr Pierre Dinan, as keynote speakers. Mauritius is

currently on a cross-road, so corrective and concrete measures are recommended to ensure the future of our

youngsters and give them the chance to join politics with new ideas so that our country can move forward.

Seminar 3 was held on 7th June 2012 at Audi Zentrum, Reduit, under the theme of “Entrepreneurship as a

lever for growth and social welfare in times of economic turmoil” with Mrs Vimi Appadoo and Mrs Aisha

Allee-Mosaheb, as keynote speakers. With the worldwide economic crisis, finding a job on the Mauritian

market will become, with time, increasingly complex. One solution for job seekers can be entrepreneurship.

Governments worldwide are more and more encouraging the creation of small and medium enterprises to

solve unemployment issues. This seminar had for objective to promote the economic and social benefits of

entrepreneurship in the particular context of economic crisis.


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Deputy National President

LSS Project Chairperson

Mr Asraf Dulull, Senator Bashir Mahamode (Moderator to Seminar 1), Dr Armand

Clesse (Keynote speaker to Seminar 1) and Nadaraj Mathuvirin, National President

Source: http://lss.jcimauritius.org/

E V E N T S

Chapter Night

18 December 2011 – JCI City Plus

celebrated its end-of-year party at Gold

Beach Hotel in Flic en Flac, under the

theme of Party like a Rockstar!


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Handing over of power from 2011 President

Yudhish to 2012 President Vamen

Aspiring Member Natasha as MC

Rocktars Rodney & Yovana arriving on red

carpetRocktars Saumya, Usha, Asha, Siddhanth and Harsha

The Bunker Rats performing Live for our Rockstars Rockstars Roumesh, Natasha, Asha and Luvnish

A Rocking Experience... 2011 President Yudhish delivering his

speech to the Rockstars

After a year of hard work with endless

meetings, various projects and

experiencing lots of interesting and

impactful moments, it is time for

celebrations and to party. We have all led

our paths to A Journey towards

Excellence, and have developed strong fellowship ties with members

and aspiring members of the organisation. For one night, on 18th

December 2011, we were all transformed as the Rockstars of the

world and experienced awesome and thrilling moments of fun,

friendship and passion to our organisation. Time also for rewards, to

recognise the efforts of each and everyone, as members are the most

important assets of the organisation. 2011 Rockstar Awards:

Best Board Member: Ashveena Mewa, Best Member: Usha Callikan,

Best New Member: Roumesh Oomah, Best Projects: Art Mela &

Operation Connie.

E V E N T S

JCI Vice President Cocktail

JCI City Plus President, Vamen Poonoosamy

welcoming JCI Vice President for Africa &

Middle East, Takor Takor

Swearing-in of new members in the presence

of Vice President Takor

Vice President Takor in company of some members of JCI City Plus

JCI Vice President, assigned to Africa & Middle East, Takor Takor,

visited Mauritius from 4 to 10 March this year.

During his stay, Vice President Takor has multiplied courtesy visits

to local officials; the President of the Republic, the Lord Mayor of

Port Louis and the partners of the different chapters of JCI

Mauritius.

Faithful to its tradition, JCI Mauritius hosted a

cocktail, on 6 March at La Canelle, Domaine Les

Pailles, in honour of our eminent guest from

Cameroon.

Three new members of JCI City Plus sworn in during

this event.

Fluttering stomach, sweaty and cold hands, and heart

pacing; I made my way to the stage where I would

finally be swearing in as JCI member during the JCI

Vice President Cocktail. An initial nervousness was

quickly replaced by a sense of pride and belonging as I

received my JCI pin from the JCI Vice President

himself. There started a journey that I am sure will be

filled with challenging projects, diverse opportunities for

self development and what I aspire to the most, the

invaluable chance to help others less fortunate than

me. JCI City Plus has welcomed me in their dynamic

team as an aspiring member allowing me to participate

fully in the various projects and I have to admit, that to

date, I have been learning and growing, may it be as

part of the debate team or as secretary on the fund

raising project Fall in Love at Moulin Rouge. I have

heard this before: “Whatever you put in JCI will come

back to you”. To that I would say “Amen”.

Thank you for taking me on board and long live JCI!

Isma Seetal

Member

Dear JCI City Plus Members,

I travelled safely back to Cameroon with a lotof fond memories of your beautiful island. Your friendship and zeal for positive action left me feeling rejuvenated.

I will forever remember this bunch of young active and dynamic men and women I met in your Country. Please endeavour at all times to keep up this amazing spirit that exists amongst you guys.

You are all awesome. Keep rocking and keep the flame burning!

Takor TakorJCI Vice President


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E V E N T S

Fall in Love@ Moulin Rouge


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2 -3 June 2012: Amnezia (Ebene) hosted the most awaited fund

raising event of JCI City Plus, organised in collaboration with VIP

Events, Levis and partnered with prestigious networks. Over 500

party people got the privilege to enjoy exclusive fashion shows,

breathtaking fire & motor shows, the legendary French cancan

and the best music hits all night, in a stylish setting with fabulous

sounds and lights performances. Many thanks to our partners

and to the splendid crowd, who made our event a success...

Our Partners

E V E N T S

Area A ConferenceJCI members unite at JCI international events to foster

cooperation across boundaries, engage in dialogue to

ignite global development projects and unite the JCI global

network.

Every year, JCI members unite in their regions for JCI

Area Conferences to exchange ideas, learn how to

maximize their local impact and collaborate with other

National Organizations in their Area. The four Area

Conferences - Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the

Pacific, the Americas and Europe – give members a

chance to take advantage of JCI’s international network

while enhancing their National Organizations.

The 2012 Area Conference for Africa and the Middle East

(Area A) was held from 23 May to 27 May in Casablanca,

Morocco.

JCI Mauritius was represented by Vamen Poonoosamy

(JCI City Plus) as Chief Delegate, Nousrina Peerbux (JCI

Port Louis), Stephanie Jacquin (JCI Beau Bassin/Rose

Hill) and Yogesh Bappoo (JCI Quatre Bornes).


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Leadership AcademyFrom 20 to 22 May 2012, JCI delegates from Africa & Middle East gathered to sharpen their leadership skills,

participate in a learning experience and expand their global network.

Coming from 25 different countries, 60 delegates attended the 14th JCI Leadership Academy. This annual

event introduces JCI national leaders to new and diverse ways to successfully lead their Organizations and

their communities.

Academicians got the privilege to attend powerful training modules by the dynamic and experienced JCI

Executive Director from World Headquarters, Arrey Obenson, assisted by Kola Okinawa, from JCI Nigeria.

3 days of high-level and intense trainings, with group works and discussions around community impact on our

continent.

As assignment, Vamen Poonoosamy presented his group’s case study on Democracy and Good Governance

in Africa & Middle East. Nousrina Peerbux presented her group’s work on Safeguarding Environment &

eradication of malaria. Vamen and Nousrina are the two new graduates of the JCI Leadership Academy.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

United NationsMillennium Development GoalsIn September of the year 2000, leaders of 189 countries met at the United Nations (UN) in New York

and endorsed the Millennium Declaration, a commitment to work together to build a safer, more

prosperous and equitable world. The Declaration was translated into a roadmap setting out eight

time-bound and measurable goals to be reached by 2015, known as the Millennium Development

Goals (MDGs).

During the 2003 JCI-UN Leadership Summit held at the UN Headquarters in New York, JCI

committed itself to contribute to support the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which

seek to accelerate human development, achieve universal equality, and attain a more peaceful world

by 2015.


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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Nothing But Nets

Mauritius is one of the top-donors of Africa to the JCI Nothing But Nets campaign. Every year, JCI Members

expand their impact by designing a project to raise awareness and raise funds to donate directly to the JCI

Nothing But Nets campaign. Projects are designed to engage the community and fellow JCI Members and

provide an excellent opportunity to create an impactful activity for a good cause.

One of the key goals of JCI Nothing But Nets is to create greater public awareness of the danger malaria poses

and how easy it is to help by joining and partnering with us.

JCI City Plus is currently setting up a fund raiser project to support JCI Nothing But Nets.

Kindly contact Project Director Veena Langur for more details.

Tel: +230 790 4761; E-mail: [email protected]

Why Bed Nets?

Insecticide-treated bed nets are one of the most

effective ways to prevent malaria. Bed nets work in

two ways. They stop mosquitoes from biting during

the night and spreading the disease, and the

insecticide on the net kills the mosquitoes when

they land on it, stopping them from flying on to their

next victim. Bed nets can reduce malaria

transmission by 50% and up to 90% in areas of high

coverage.

Other methods for malaria prevention include

vaccinations, insecticide-spraying efforts and water

treatment, but nets remain one of the most effective

and cost-efficient prevention tools.

A USD 10 donation funds the purchase and

distribution of one bed net, as well as the education

of a family on its proper use.

In 2008, JCI Members took action to combat this

global killer through the Nothing But Nets campaign

in partnership with the United Nations Foundation.

Through the JCI Nothing But Nets campaign, JCI

Members educate their communities about the reality

of malaria and fundraise for the purchase and

distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets to families

in Africa.

Since the origin of the campaign, members across

the globe have taken action by running projects at

the local, national and international levels,

demonstrating their commitment to ending malaria

deaths.

In 2008, JCI partnered with the United Nations

Foundation to join the Nothing But Nets campaign

and form JCI Nothing But Nets. The two

organizations continue to work together to coordinate

efforts and help achieve the UN goal to end malaria

by 2015.

JCI is heavily involved in the effort to fight malaria

transmission through the JCI Nothing But Nets

campaign, which raises funds to purchase insecticide-

treated bed nets and distribute them to families in

Africa. Members, throughout the world help by

creating programs to raise funds for JCI Nothing But

Nets or by joining the JCI Nothing But Nets Birthday

Campaign and asking their friends and family to

contribute money in their name.

Every 45 seconds, a child in Africa dies of malaria.

Lives are not the only cost of this deadly disease.

Workers cannot work, children cannot attend school

and money is sunk into healthcare for both prevention

and treatment.


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E X P R E S S I O N S

Voice of our new comers

JCI City Plus family grows everyday! Each and

every member has an individual mission to bring

a new comer to the organization. The Impact of

One!

This section of our e-newsletter gives freedom to

our new members to express themselves and

share their new experience. All views expressed

in this corner may not be in accordance with the

vision of JCI but reflects the opinions and

feelings of our new comers.

which JCI members work and the friendship amongst

them made me join the organization last year and I

have been honoured to become a member this year.

Since, then my experience with JCI City Plus is just

wonderful: I am learning a lot of things and have

developed many skills which I did not discover

before. I meet a lot of people from different horizons

and participate actively in the development of our

society.

I can say that thanks to JCI City Plus, I have

improved my administrative skills and have learnt

how to be an effective leader, to better understanding

and ability to communicate with people from a variety

of backgrounds. I have gained in learning how

systems interact to influence the life of the community

and an understanding of how economics, on both the

large and small scales, affects people's lives.

With JCI City Plus, I would like to contribute to the

development of our society, towards improving the

quality of life for all citizens.

Luvnish Beedassy

Member

My friends always

talked about JCI to me

and I accompanied

them to the Art Mela

activity last year at Port

Louis Waterfront.

There, I was amazed

with the work that JCI

City Plus was doing in

favour of handicapped

and children from

deprived regions of our

country. The passion


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I feel very proud to

be a member in

such an

organization where

I can develop

myself and always

learn new things in

life. Since I joined

JCI, I should say

that my life has

changed a lot and I

am more committed

to do social work

and bring a positive

change in theusually meet great leaders and professional

people who always motivate me and inspire me to

develop my skills and move forward in my JCI

career.

Since I have joined JCI in 2010, I have received

various opportunities to develop myself with

knowledge through different seminars and

trainings to be a better leader for tomorrow.

Through the various projects which I participated, I

can surely say that I am proud to be a JCI member

as we can see the positive impact of our results in

society. My most inspirational experience was

during the Grappies project, where we established

a program to bring support and joy to elderly

people of different old-age homes across the

country.

I always talk about JCI to my family members,

colleague and friends so that they can have the

opportunity to be part of such a great family where

they can learn and grow positively in the society.

As JCI member, our mission is to care for other

and bring a smile on every living being on earth.

As JCI member, I would now like to give back to

the community all what I have learnt and acquired

so that our society can progress and create the

change for a better tomorrow.

JCI IS A SCHOOL FOR LIFE!

Ramananda Lingiah

Member

society. During JCI activities, I

My first experience in the JCI City Plus family has been a very enriching and

fruitful one.

Indeed, I have participated in the 5th National Debate Competition and I have

been awarded the prize of best speaker. This event has enabled me to

develop team spirit, a winning mindset and my skills in giving impromptu

speeches! I also got the opportunity to participate in my first ever public

speaking contest through JCI. This too has brought a plus to my personal

growth.

Besides those fulfilling contests, what I love most about JCI is its mission,

vision and purpose. I, myself, endeavors and strives to my very best to bring

positive change in my community and extend it to my country.

United we stand, divided we fall. Bearing this motto in mind, I have joined JCI so as to help create a better

world by fostering unity and cooperation.

Every small step towards this noble goal will be a giant leap for humanity in the long run. So, long live JCI…

Nivershee Sandiana Theeroovengadum

Aspiring Member

E X P R E S S I O N S

Voice of our new comers


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