JCI Dublin - Junior Chamber International Dublin

On Saturday, January 12th 2008, members of several JCI chapters throughout Ireland met up in Tullamore. The occasion was the JCI Local Officer training. The organizers: Catherine Laffey (JCI Ireland 2008 National President), Orla Ryng (JCI Ireland Deputy National President) and Gloria O'Doherty (JCI Ireland Director of Individual Development). The venue: Bridge House Hotel, in Tullamore. Atendees came from JCI chapters in all corners of Ireland: Galway, Limerick, Cork, Cobh, Dublin and last but not least Tullamore.

Participants learned about the way JCI works at a local and national level, and had a chance to find out more about the main roles within JCI, as well as JCI's main areas of opportunity: Individual, Business, International and Community.

Tudor Borlea - JCI Dublin
January 2008

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JCI Dublin invited all young entrepreneurs to their inaugural open /new members evening in Jurys Croke Park hotel on Tuesday 16th of October at 7pm. Senator Fergal Quinn gave a speech focusing on "customer service in the 21st century".

From 12th October to 14th October, JCI Ireland was celebrating his 50th anniversary at Cobh with Jaycees from all over the world was there Australia, Finland, USA, UK, Canada. During this weekend, each delegate could appreciate the quality of preparation done by JCI Cobh to make this event unforgettable in our memories. The location and food were excellent, the program intensive but varied (Trainings, Business seminar, sightseeing, parties…) and very friendly ambiance.

Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, received JCI World President Scott Greenlee and a JCI delegation at the �ras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President of Ireland, October 12. The occasion was JCI Ireland’s 50th Anniversary, which was celebrated during JCI Ireland’s National Convention this year.

The delegation accompanying President Greenlee included JCI Executive Vice President Graham Hanlon, JCI Ireland President Karen Sweeney, JCI Ireland Immediate Past President Suzanne Corcoran, and JCI Secretary General Edson A. Kodama. 

There was much pencil chewing and furrowing of brows in Myo’s pub recently as 24 teams gathered to compete in the JCI Castleknock table quiz in aid of Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (Our Little Brothers and Sisters).  We now know that the most dangerous creature in the world is the mosquito (!) and it was 1978 when Munster beat the All Blacks. It was a close run competition but in the end the Swervin’ Girvins were victorious, closely followed by Go Steamers and the Ongar Babes.  Over €2,000 was raised on the night. Thanks to Suzanne Mills for all her hard work in organising this great night. Suzanne will be spending time at the NPH run Orphanage in the Dominican Republic working on a voluntary basis in the new year.

World President Candidate Graham Hanlon opened his home for a BBQ for all JCI Ireland members on the evening of 8th Sept.

The BBQ gave everyone a chance to meet Graham, have a chat with one another and it allowed Graham to gather feedback from members on what they want from their JCI President 2008.

JCI Dublin - Emma Mc Culloch

I came along to the JCI Fingal training day because it seems well organised, and interesting and affordable. That was my first event with JCI and it went beyond my expectations. At the end of the day we manage to fulfil it agreeably by meeting new people, learning to be aware of our senses and intellectual faculties to take conscious control of our thinking and therefore our life, improve our trading skills and know better how works JCI….All in one day, all extremely enjoyable.
Thanks again to all the JCI Members and Directors that contributed to this successful day.

On 31st August 2007, I went to the British Isles Leadership Academy; I made new friend with members of JCI Scotland, JCI Ireland, JCI UK and JCI Denmark. It was a great weekend, we had JCI spirit, a lot of energy and positive attitude especially during the module “flirting4success�, and we had also a lot of fun during late parties. This academy was another unique experience to achieve my expectation by learning about leadership and communication. This training doesn’t give you solutions to be a good leader but gives you tools and explains you how to use them to be a better leader. It is up to us to use all these tools.

Kevin Guerin - JCI Dublin 

A fundraising breakfast was held at Gillian's apartment on Saturday, 18th August in aid of Irish Autism Action, which is an organisation that supports parents with autistic children.  You can read more about Irish Autism action here http://www.autismireland.ie

Gillian Daly - JCI Dublin

From the 3rd of August to the 6th of August I went to the 11th European Academy in Gothenburg, it was 4 days of training to learn about leadership, but not only. I have learnt so much more … I have learnt about people (including myself), I met new friends, I discovered new cultures … Regarding my amount of sleep the training was very intensive but the program was interesting and we had a lot of fun till our flight home. For most of us it was hard to come to work and we are all looking forward to meet each other.

Kevin Guerin - JCI Dublin 

 On 24th July, JCI Dublin went for a "FLAVOUR OF ITALY EVENING" at the Italian School of Cooking of Dublin.

Members and friends learnt how to cook "Pasta fresca" and "Mousse al limone". During the demonstration some of them helped the chef by preparing the mixture or cleaning tools.

The class was followed by a meal to eat what has been prepared. The meal was served with some Italian Wine and aminated by some Live Italian songs "Volare" and "'O surdato nnammurato"

 All of attendees enjoyed the evening and will organise some Italian Dinner. 

Finally, The Italian School maked a donation of 160 euros for the JCI Dublin’s charity "The Irish Autism Action Charity ".

June 13th - The 2007 JCI Dublin Friendly Business Awards were launched last night by The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Vincent Jackson. The Lord Mayor noted the importance of friendliness in business “A friendly business is a successful business & it is great to see JCI Dublin highlighting Dublin’s friendliest businesses�

On the night Fresh - the good food market was crowned the overall winner of the 2007 JCI Dublin Friendly Business awards.  President of JCI Dublin Peter Butler said “Fresh exemplified everything that we were looking for in this year’s competition: Customer Friendliness, great shop layout, Disability access and eco friendlinessâ€�