THE COMMUNITY AREA OF OPPORTUNITY

“Service to humanity is the best work of life.”

To develop the sensitivity of the Individual Member to societal problems, and knowledge of community dynamics in solving these problems, through actual experience.

The Community Area of Opportunity covers concern about people, lives, ideas, and betterment. It involves Junior Chamber members in their environment, not as benefactors, but as beneficiaries, since they belong to it. Like all citizens, Junior Chamber members have a stake in the community.

The Community Area of Opportunity is build around the five Commissions. Below are some basic concepts under these five classifications:

 A.  JCI MAJOR EMPHASIS THEME COMMISSION

 This Commission’s responsibility is to promote and coordinate projects related to the JCI Major Emphasis Theme. For a free brochure on the current JCI Major Emphasis Theme and project ideas, please contact JCI World Headquarters.

 B.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/INVOLVEMENT COMMISSION

Community here refers to the neighborhood. The established JCI Project Planning Cycle continues to be the basic method of conducting projects to suit community needs. For more information on the JCI Project Planning Cycle, please refer to the Projects for Progress Manual and the Project Planning Course available from JCI World Headquarters.

 C.  ECONOMIC AFFAIRS COMMISSION

This Commission’s responsibility is to promote and coordinate projects aimed at the betterment of community economics. It also should be deeply involved in the economic affairs of the city government and the community.

.D.  CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMISSION

This Commission’s responsibility is to promote and coordinate projects related to children and youth. As the future of our community lies in the hands of today’s young people, many projects should be conducted to ensure that young people are well prepared to take the community leadership roles in the years to come.

 E.   GOVERNMENTAL AND CIVIC AFFAIRS COMMISSION

This Commission should be constantly involved in governmental and civic issues. The development and betterment of our communities cannot be left to the government alone. Civic associations should get involved in the major issues that affect the lives of citizens.