We have winners. Click the link below to see who won this year's Wish Tree competition!A not-for-profit organisation, JCI (Junior Chamber International) Eastern provides development opportunities through grass roots community projects that empower young people to create positive change.
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Are You Ready to Vote?
After nearly 5 months of waiting, are you ready to vote for your favourite 10 Wish Tree entries? Click 2011 Wish Tree Christmas Appeal: Are You Ready? to see the 51 entries and cast your votes!
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Opening of Poverty & Hope
Thanks to the volunteer team led by Brigitte, we had a wonderful Opening on Sat 19th of Nov at the Highway Gallery, Mt Waverley. The opening was officially opened by the Mayor of Monash City Council and featured music by Fuseone. To see more pictures, visit Poverty & Hope by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Successful Opening.
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Nunawading Children's Market
Wonderful effort from our project leader, Bron, for organising Nunawading Children's Market at the Jaycee Hall today. With the help from JCI volunteers (Mathangey, James, Judi, Tamara and Suzi), the market ran from 9 to 2 and raised $578 for the Nothing but Nets project.
Judi and Mathangey, our JCI Volunteers |
Tamara, our super National Secretariat |
James Li, JCI Volunteer |
Monday, 14 November 2011
Acorn Nursery Award
Thanks to Acorn Nursery, we are pleased to announce that an Acorn Nursery Award will be presented at the Opening of our Poverty & Hope Community Art Exhibition this Sat on 19th of Nov. Click here to read more Poverty & Hope by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Acorn Nursery Award.
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Invitation to Poverty & Hope Opening
Dear Friends
You are invited to the Opening of Poverty & Hope Art Exhibition on Saturday 19 Nov 2011 at 2 pm at the Highway Gallery, Mt Waverley.
Poverty & Hope is a two-week community art exhibition from 19 Nov to 1 Dec 2011 (Opening on 19 Nov 2011) by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah. The exhibition supports the United Nations’ initiative to fight malaria and extreme poverty.
You are invited to the Opening of Poverty & Hope Art Exhibition on Saturday 19 Nov 2011 at 2 pm at the Highway Gallery, Mt Waverley.
Poverty & Hope is a two-week community art exhibition from 19 Nov to 1 Dec 2011 (Opening on 19 Nov 2011) by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah. The exhibition supports the United Nations’ initiative to fight malaria and extreme poverty.
The Opening will be opened by the Mayor of Monash City Council. It will also feature an award ceremony and fun music by Fuzeone. Please bring families and friends with you to support this community event. Children are most welcome.
Friday, 11 November 2011
MosQuito & Me Poster Competition Finalist Entries
Come and meet our 6 finalist entries. Click here for more details: MosQuito & Me by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Finalist Entries
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Art2Heart by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Opening
Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated our Opening with us yesterday at the MGA (Monash Gallery of Art) in Wheelers Hill. Click here to see more highlights Art2Heart by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Opening.
Art2Heart by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Art2Heart Short Film Clip
If you would like to view a short film about the Art2Hear program, please visit the following link:
Friday, 4 November 2011
Free Event: Nunawading Children's Market
Come and shop at our Children's Market in 12 Silver Grove Nunawading. The Nunawading Children's Market opens from 9 to 2pm on Sunday 20th of November 2011.
Plenty of new & preloved children's items, so come and join us on 20th of November 2011. Free entry.
All proceeds go to JCI Whitehorse Maroondah‛s Nothing but Nets project to fight malaria. For more details, contact jciwm@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Promotion at Officeworks Glen Waverley: 2011 Wish Tree Christmas Appeal:
Thanks to our sponsor and volunteers, we were promoting our 2011 Wish Tree at the Officeworks Glen Waverley store last Sunday. For more pictures, click here 2011 Wish Tree Christmas Appeal: Promotion at Officeworks Glen Waverley.
Monday, 10 October 2011
You are Invited!
Please join us on Saturday the 19th of November at 2pm for the Opening of Poverty & Hope Art Exhibition. Visit http://povertyandhope.blogspot.com/ for more details.
Vote for Me: Entries for MosQuito & Me Poster Competition
It is time to vote.
Come and choose your favourite 6 MosQuito & Me posters! Click MosQuito & Me by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Vote for Me: Entries for MosQuito & Me Poster Comp... to vote.
You Are Invited!
You are invited to our fabulous Art2Heart Exhibition at the Monash Gallery of Art. Please click
Art2Heart by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: You Are Invited! for full details.
Art2Heart by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: You Are Invited! for full details.
Preparation for the MGA Exhibition
What can we say? Click Art2Heart by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Preparation for the MGA Exhibition to see the full story.
Poverty & Hope Art Exhibition
Join us and celebrate our upcoming Poverty & Hope Art Exhibition. This exhibition is part of the Nothing but Nets project, which is to support the United Nations' initiative to fight malaria and extreme poverty. Poverty & Hope Art Exhibition encourages community members to think about the issue of poverty through an creative expression. Visit here to see more artwork.
Sunday, 9 October 2011
JCI reunion 2012
We all know that JCI has a long history, but you don't fully appreciate just how rich the JCI history is until you met past JCI members. I was doing a community engagement on behalf of the Chapter a few month ago when I met Bev Dixon, a past JCI member, in the audience. Bev told the audience after my talk that she was a JCI member for 5 years and those 5 years were filled wit happy and wonderful memories and experiences. Bev then invited me to visit her home so I could view Bev's "JCI collection".
So on Saturday the 24th of Sep, Bron, Judi and I joined Bev Dixon and Ray Allen, two past JCI members, at Bev's Blackburn house to talk about JCI history. Bev first joined JCI in 1979 and was a member of the Burvale Chapter. During her 5 JCI years, Bev was extremely active and well accomplished, which was clearly reflected in the photos, trophies, certificates and newspaper articles that Bev presented to us.
Having seen this wonderful and rich JCI history, the Chapter is organising a reunion in 2012. We would love to have all of you with us. Please contact jciwh2010@gmail.com if you would like to join us at the reunion.
Your Chapter President, Suzi
Saturday, 8 October 2011
We have WON!
It is with great pleasure that I share our winning story with you. In case you have not already heard, our Chapter has won 3 awards at this year's National Convention.
Best Youth Activities Program
Art2Heart 2011 (project leaders, Amber Somerset and Suzi Chen)
Best Fund-raising Program
Australia Day 2011 Flood Relief Effort (project leaders, Judi Boothroyd and Bronwyn McIlroy)
Best Community Development Program
Wish Tree Christmas Appeal 2010 (project leader: Suzi Chen)
Good job, everyone!
Your Chapter President, Suzi
Best Youth Activities Program
Art2Heart 2011 (project leaders, Amber Somerset and Suzi Chen)
Best Fund-raising Program
Australia Day 2011 Flood Relief Effort (project leaders, Judi Boothroyd and Bronwyn McIlroy)
Best Community Development Program
Wish Tree Christmas Appeal 2010 (project leader: Suzi Chen)
Good job, everyone!
Your Chapter President, Suzi
Friday, 7 October 2011
Big THANK YOU to our sponsors!!
2011 Wish Tree Christmas Appeal: Big THANK YOU to our sponsors!!: Monash City Council , Insurance House Group , Officeworks Glen Waverley and Suzi Chen Design are the proud sponsors for this year's Wish T...
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Celebrating Warmth of Wool 2011
Our wonderful Warmth of Wool 2011 project recognised that many primary school aged children in the city of Whitehorse do not have grandparents who can share stories of the past. Similarly, many local elderly residents do not have a chance to share their experience with younger generation and may, in fact, feel socially isolated. Therefore, JCI Whitehorse Maroondah this year joined forced with Orchard Grove Primary School and Inala Age Care facility in the Whitehorse district to tackle this problem.
400 young kids and 12 senior volunteers from Inala Village participated in this project, which commenced in June 2011 for 15 weeks. Senior volunteers from Inala Village were transported to Orchard Grove Primary School every Tuesday to teach students knitting. For 6 Thursdays, school kids walked to Inala Village and shared quality time with the Inala residents. As a result, 28 blankets were made, which will be donated to needed families later in the year.
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Look at this cutie, isn't he/she lovable? This is the cover of our sponsorship pack from Melbourne Zoo.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
MosQuito & Me by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah: Strategise with volunteers!
Strategise with volunteers!: Busy working away on Sat morning (3rd of Sep), our Nothing but Nets project volunteers met to discuss about the strategies needed for promot...
Suzi presented at the Wellness Network, Whitehorse City Council
Invited by the Wellness Network, Suzi presented JCI and our Nothing but Nets and Wish Tree 2011 to a group of teachers, psychologists and social workers.
Suzi presented at the Opening Doors Community Leadership Program
Our chapter president, Suzi, was invited to present JCI and our community projects to the participants of the Opening Doors Community Leadership Program on Thursday 28th of July 2011 in Chadstone. Suzi met a past JCI member, Bev from JCI Burvale, on the day. Bev joined JCI in 1979 and she told everyone that her 5 years with JCI was the best 5 years in her life. Needless to say, Suzi was very proud to be a JCI member!
Saturday, 3 September 2011
MosQuito & Me: Entries Invited!! Your Talented is Needed!!! Prize...
MosQuito & Me: Entries Invited!! Your Talented is Needed!!! Prize...: Do you know one child dies of malaria every 45 seconds in Africa? Do you know that malaria can be stopped? We NEED you to help us! Show y...
Poverty & Hope: Your Talented is Needed!!! Show Us What You Got!
Poverty & Hope: Your Talented is Needed!!! Show Us What You Got!: Entries Invited!! Show your talent and send in your design to raise awareness about extreme poverty!! You are invited to express your crea...
Monday, 29 August 2011
Thank you to our volunteers for updating the kitchen
The Chapter says THANK YOU to Glenn and friends for donating their time and skills to update our community kitchen. The Chapter has, on behalf, of them donated 6 life-saving mosquito nets towards the JCI global Nothing but Nets campaign!!
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Leadership Workshop with Jennifer Williams, CEO of Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Ms Jennifer Williams is one of Australia’s most highly regarded health sector leaders and has been the CEO of Australian Red Cross Blood Service since 2009. Ms Williams will share with us this August her experience in bringing a not-for-profit organisation forward in today’s challenging environment. Time 7.20 pm pm for 7.30 pm start Cost (light meal included) $10 for community members $15 for business members RSVP via jciwh2010@gmail.com |
Know Your Style
differences. It helps us to understand our own personality type hence enhance our ability to communicate and work with others and be a better leader to our team.
Online feedback was positive and we thank volunteers who made this workshop a fantastic one.
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Thank you to Dr Andrew Block
To thank Dr Andrew Block for donating his time running our July Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop, we have donated 2 mosquito nets on Andrew’s behalf. Thank you, Andrew!
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Pinoylmpics
Peter Reitano, an outstanding JCI member, attended this year's Asia Pacific Conference in Manila. Peter represented our Chapter at a very interesting joint project called Pinoylmpics. Here is what Peter has to said about his experience.
JCI WHITEHORSE MAROONDAH REPRESENTED AT JOINT PROJECT IN MANILA
During the 2011 Asia Pacific Conference those Australians attending were asked by Don Bales (JCI Sydney President) to attend a joint project between JCI Makati Princess Urduja (all female chapter), JCI Makati (all male chapter) and JCI Sydney. David Phelan (JCI Melbourne) and I (JCI Whitehorse Maroondah) attended. This event was "Pinoylmpics - promote our culture to the children, learn our street games".
The event was held in a less priviledged part of Manila. During the day the children were divided into teams and we were made captains of the teams. They showed us some of their street games and taught us a few dance moves.
Lunch was also provided and Vitamin A drops were given orally to the children who are old enough. I understand these drops are taken a couple of times a year and help stop blindness.
This was a great project and one at which I was greatly honoured to represent JCI Whitehorse Maroondah !
During the 2011 Asia Pacific Conference those Australians attending were asked by Don Bales (JCI Sydney President) to attend a joint project between JCI Makati Princess Urduja (all female chapter), JCI Makati (all male chapter) and JCI Sydney. David Phelan (JCI Melbourne) and I (JCI Whitehorse Maroondah) attended. This event was "Pinoylmpics - promote our culture to the children, learn our street games".
The event was held in a less priviledged part of Manila. During the day the children were divided into teams and we were made captains of the teams. They showed us some of their street games and taught us a few dance moves.
Lunch was also provided and Vitamin A drops were given orally to the children who are old enough. I understand these drops are taken a couple of times a year and help stop blindness.
This was a great project and one at which I was greatly honoured to represent JCI Whitehorse Maroondah !
Regards,
Peter Reitano
JCI members at the project |
JCI members with my Yellow Team |
Leading Yellow Team in our war cry |
The 2 young dancers show us some dance moves |
The 2 young dancers show us some dance moves |
giving the children the Vitamin A drops |
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