JCIA 2011 AGM

Hosted by JCI Whitehorse Maroondah, JCI Australia’s 2011 AGM took place in Nunwading and Wheelers Hill from 8 to 10 April. It was our pleasure to have the Vice President, Katherine Cheng from America to be with us over the AGM weekend. The AGM weekend program features inspiring presentation from the world expert Prof John Reeder from Burnet Institute, Melbourne on the topic of malaria. Delegates were encouraged to know that JCI’s Nothing but Nets campaign is an effective tool in combating the problem of malaria. This was followed by a short official opening of JCI Whitehorse Maroondah’s local Nothing but Nets project by the VP,  Katherine Cheng and Chapter President, Suzi Chen.

Several trainers including Mark Lane, Shri Prasad and Natalie Viselli also conducted workshops on topics such as leadership, membership building, and market research over the weekend. Peter Reitano from the Whitehorse Maroondah chapter showcased his public speaking skills on AGM Sunday and will represent JCI Australia in the upcoming public speaking competition at the ASPEC in May.

Aside from the official duties and training, delegates enjoyed a feast when we visited Quanjude, a famous Chinese Pecking duck restaurant in the heart of Melbourne for the AGM dinner. Members also participated in a putting competition to raise money for the recent earthquake victims through the JCI Operation Hope. The Organising Committee is in the process of finalising our donations to both JCI’s Nothing but Nets and Operation Hope campaigns. A DVD documenting the AGM weekend will also be available in the coming weeks. For updates, please visit our Facebook or stay in tune with this blog.

JCI Whitehorse Maroondah wishes to thank everyone’s support particularly our sponsors and supporters for making this year’s AGM a success.

Suzi Chen
Chapter President

Face of Monash Community Art Exhibition: Poverty & Hope

Extreme poverty and hunger is an issue that we often ignore in Australia. According to the World Bank, as of 2005, estimated 1.4 billion people earn less than USD$1.25 per day. To make things worse, these developing countries are often struck by preventable diseases such as malaria, an infectious disease, transmitted by mosquito bites. It is so prevalent that one child dies of malaria every 30 seconds and more than 1 million people die from malaria each year. Malaria accounts for USD$12 billion every year in health care costs and loss in productivity. The social impact of malaria is significant.

Proudly supported by the Monash City Council, JCI (Junior Chamber International) Whitehorse Maroondah is joining the United Nations Foundation to raise awareness across the globe about the dire situation. We are committed to work towards eradicating extreme poverty and malaria. Residents and communities from the Monash district are invited to explore these global issues through creative expression. The theme of this exhibition is Poverty and Hope.

For an entry form, email jciwh2010@gmail.com

To Enter
Monash residents and communities are invited to enter their artwork for an art exhibition in the Highway Gallery, Mt Waverley in Nov 2011. All media will be considered. Selected entries may also be part of 2012 art book/calendar production.

Entry Fee
$5 per entry

Important Dates
Entries close 11.59pm AEST on Wed 31 August 2011.

Poster Competition!!!!!! "MosQuito and Me"

Malaria, an infectious disease, is transmitted by mosquito bites. It is so prevalent that one child dies of malaria every 30 seconds and more than 1 million people die from Malaria each year. Most are young children from developing nations.

Proudly supported by the Monash City Council, JCI (Junior Chamber International) Whitehorse Maroondah is joining the United Nations Foundation to raise awareness across the globe about the reality of malaria. We are committed to working to eradicate malaria.

The competition is open to all secondary school students in the Monash district. You will design a creative poster that incorporates the words 'MosQuito and Me'. Your poster should explore the global impact of malaria and its impact on residents living in the Monash district.

For an entry form, email jciwh2010@gmail.com

To Enter
The competition is open to all secondary school students in the Monash district.

Entry Fee
$5 per entry and maximum of 2 entries per person.

Important Dates
Entries close 11.59pm AEST on Thursday 30 June 2011.

Prizes1st Prize AUD$ 150*
2nd Prize AUD$ 100*
3rd Prize AUD$ 50*
*Gadgets/products of approx. value
Selected entries to be exhibited in the Highway Gallery, Mt Waverley in Nov. 2011.

You are wanted for investigation, come and join our CSI Journal Club

Do you know that one child dies of malaria every 30 seconds and more than 1 million people die from Malaria each year? Transmitted by mosquito bites, malaria is a preventable diseases. Unfortunately, countries affected by malaria are usually too poor to do anything about it. The social impact of malaria is significant; it accounts for USD$12 billion every year in health care costs and loss in productivity.

Proudly supported by the Monash City Council, JCI (Junior Chamber International) Whitehorse Maroondah is joining the United Nations Foundation to raise awareness across the globe about the dire situation. We are committed to work towards eradicating extreme poverty and malaria.

Residents and communities from the Monash district are invited to join the Cultural Scene Investigation (CSI) Journal Club and collect personal stories from those who have been affected by malaria and extreme poverty. Stories collected may be used as part of a community art exhibition and 2012 art/calendar production.

For more information, email jciwh2010@gmail.com

To JoinThe CSI journal club runs from April to Nov 2011. Residents and communities from the Monash district are welcome to join the journal club.

Important DatesHighway Gallery community art exhibition and 2012 art book/calendar production in Nov 2011