THE INTERNATIONAL AREA OF OPPORTUNITY

 “The brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations.”

To provide the opportunity to the Individual Member to contribute to the development of goodwill, understanding and cooperation among all peoples.

The world community has a global as well as neighborhood connotation for Junior Chamber members. Our community is our concern . . . internationally, nationally and locally. The world is shrinking fast, and its people are becoming more and more interdependent.

 Gone are the days when famine in one part of the world was merely an item of news in another. Today such a catastrophe affects many other people thousands of miles away, in an indirect way. At the local level, our involvement is not that of observers handing out dole to the unfortunate, but of participants in building a better life for everyone. The International Area of Opportunity is divided into three Commissions:

 A.  INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION

 JCI offers its members the opportunity to realize that an individual’s responsibilities surpass the local and national level. JCI members recognize the fact that the present world problems can be solved through international collaboration, tolerance and friendship. Members put this belief into practice collaborating in joint worldwide projects.

 Presenting a candidate to JCI’s TOYP – the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World program – is another activity, which will give international exposure to your chapter.

 B.   CHAPTER TWINNING COMMISSION

A multiplicity of international projects can be conducted by the chapter, including exchange programs, twinning programs, and sister-city and International Night projects. To find a suitable chapter to twin with, select a country and write to the National Organization for the name and address of a chapter willing to start a twinning project. For a Twinning Brochure and list of all National Organizations, please contact JCI World Headquarters.

C.  JCI MEETINGS COMMISSION

Members cross national borders through fellowship and cultural exchange at the many international JCI meetings held each year. At World Congress JCI elects its leaders, conducts the organization’s business and offers training to its members.

Area Conferences are held in each geographical Area and present unique opportunities for international exposure for those unable to attend a World Congress. Area issues are discussed, and international training is offered to members at a JCI Area Conference.

D.  AWARDS COMMISSION

This Commission is responsible for the recognition of members’ and officers’ efforts to accomplish the chapter’s mission and objectives. Making national and international award entries is another responsibility of this Commission.