Best Practices of JCI Port Louis (Mauritius)

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Best Practices of JCI Port Louis
(Mauritius) The Pathway to Advancement
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About the City of Port Louis, Mauritius

• Capital of Mauritius
• Port on the Indian Ocean
• Nation's largest city and main port
• Population is 147,688 (2003 census).
• Founded by the French in circa 1735
• Time difference UTC4 (9 hours ahead of
  Washington, DC during Standard Time)

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Brief History of JCI Port Louis

• First registered in 1980 as a Local Organization
  of JCI France
• Officially born under its present name on the 9th
  May 1985
• Host of the 1987 and 1999 JCI Area A Conferences
• Home Local Organization of 1994 JCI World
  President Arnaud Godère
• Creating organization of JCI Quatre Bornes and
  JCI Beau-Bassin/Rose Hill
• Recipient of many international awards

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JCI Philosophy

• Every action taken by JCI Port Louis reflects
  back to the Mission, Vision, and Values of JCI.
• Mission
• To contribute to the advancement of the global
  community by providing the opportunity for young
  people to develop the leadership skills, social
  responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship
  necessary to create positive change.

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The Pathway to Advancement

• The theme for 2006 of JCI Port Louis The
  Pathway to Advancement
• JCI Port Louis set forth 7 SMART Goals to be an
  efficient, growing and innovative JCI Local
  Organization
• Specific
• Measurable
• Agreed upon
• Realistic
• Time based

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7 SMART Goals
1. Recruitment 2. Retention 3. Training/Coaching 4
. International 5. Communications 6. Business 7.
Promotion and Public Relations
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1. Recruitment

• Target Market 24 Yrs 30 Yrs
• Open Day and Informal Meetings
• Marketing plan and promotional materials
• Website
• Training and mentoring of potential and new
  Members
• Family involvement
• Recognition for potential members

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2. Retention

• Questionnaire to know the needs and aspiration of
  members
• Interesting and diverse programs
• Members recognized, mentored and heard
• Personal responsibility and set career path
• Reach out to members who are absent
• Social events to relate past experience promotes
  fellowship and a sense of belonging to JCI

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3. Training

• Local Training Coordinator
• Core trainings and training camps for members
• Use of up-to-date JCI trainings available from
  website
• JCI Achieve for Board of Directors and Project
  Directors
• Training of Trainers (TROT) strongly encouraged

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4. International

• Participation and promotion of International
  Events
• E-Scrapbook
• Twinning
• Joint International Projects
• Internet

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5. Communications

• E-newsletter
• Domino communication system
• Proof-reading of communications
• Social events develop fellowship among members
• Weekly updated websites
• Transfer knowledge of chapter standards and
  protocol
• Welcoming and smile

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6. Business

• Organized Business Forum
• Conducted Business Tours
• Training and mentoring creative young
  entrepreneurs
• Partnership with government to promote
  entrepreneurship

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7. Promotion and Public Relations

• Proper use of JCI Corporate Identity on banners,
  posters, letterhead, business cards, website
• Members JCI Ambassadors
• Strong presence in the media, including radio,
  press, TV, magazines, airlines, JCI in the Media
• National debating competitions and Business
  Forums for community
• 1 recurring flagship program
• Constant communication with media, partners,
  local government and stakeholders

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New Local Organization

• Following the request of JCI World President Lars
  Hajslund, JCI Port Louis is starting a new Local
  Organization, JCI City Port Louis
• Key steps in chapter formation
• Effective Recruitment
• Communicate Mission, Vision and Values
• Partner with Local Authorities and Sponsors
• Organize JCI Programs

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Key Programs
Mind Mapping/Creative Thinking
Kite Contest
Business Forum
Dental Day
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Membership Growth Results
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Conclusion
JCI is more than passion Its everyday
life -2006 JCI Port Louis President Bashir
Mahamode
Learn while Serving YOU, Bashir Mahamode