Welcome to Nottingham Junior Chamber of Commerce Thursday 4th October 2001

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Welcome to Nottingham Junior Chamber of
CommerceThursday 4th October 2001
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AGENDA

• Welcome.
• Gary Smerdon-White - President of
  Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• What is Junior Chamber ?
• Kay Croot - National President of British
  Junior Chamber
• A Personal Perspective.
• Lorna Bainbridge - East Midlands Chairman 2002

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What is Junior Chamber?
Independent International Out of Hours
Individual Development Organisation
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Structure of Junior Chamber

• Junior Chamber International - JCI 400,000
  members worldwide
• British Junior Chamber - BJC 1000
  members in 40 chambers
• East Midlands Junior Chamber - EMRG 5 branches

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What do we do ?

• Key Opportunities
• Business networking and events
• International visits and projects
• Making a difference in the Community
• Increasing your own skills base
• Socialising and having fun

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Business Networking
Opportunities to develop business networking
A ready made network of 100 members on your
doorstep and 400,000 worldwide Participation in
Business Events Business Conferences Business
Lectures, Business Speakers, Company visits
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International Element
Opportunities to develop global awareness

• Active Twinning -
• European Conference Finland Turkey -
  Birmingham in 2003 !
• World Conferences - Spain Las Vegas
• International Business Networks
• Cultural Awareness

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Putting Something Back
Opportunities to develop Community
Responsibility

• Inner City School Mentoring Project
• Gift of Christmas Appeal
• Lord Mayors Charity
• NSPCC
• Practical learning for members
• Individuals and companies putting something back
  into the local community

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PersonalDevelopment
Opportunities to develop confidence and learn
new skills in a supportive environment

• Re-skilling and multi-skilling. Personal
  financial planning, personal and professional
  productivity!
• Formal and informal, local and national
• Public speaking and debating
• Project management experience

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Social

• Chamber has to be FUN!!!
• Work hard and play hard
• Social events - cultural, sports and cuisine
• Local, regional, national
• Friends become friends for life

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For Local Businesses

• Corporate Partners Scheme - in development
• Work in partnership with local companies in terms
  of sponsorship of key events
• Low cost training and development opportunities
  for your own employees
• The opportunity to develop the business leaders
  of tomorrow

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For Individuals

• You need to
• Be aged 18 to 40
• Be Male or Female
• Want to get the most out of life
• Make a commitment
• Sign a membership form

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But why should you join ?

• To develop new skills
• To meet like-minded people
• To network on a social and business basis
• To put something back into the local community
• To have some fun

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And the Cost ?

• Less than a 2nd class return to London
• Less than a box of fine wine
• Less than a family ticket to watch a top football
  team
• Less than the cost of a new suit

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How Much ?

• Membership costs 65 per year
• It can be paid as a one-off sum or by standing
  order
• WILL YOU INVEST 1.25 A WEEK IN YOUR FUTURE ?