European Presidents’ Meeting 2016 Bid

Aberdeen

Aberdeen - the perfect place to plan your year to lead

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Welcome

About Aberdeen

Myth and legends

Getting here

Venue options

JCI Aberdeen’s Business & Community Programme

What’s on in Aberdeen?12

13 Supporters and letters of support

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JCI Aberdeen would be delighted to be considered to host the European Presidents’ Meeting (EPM) in February 2016. The Conference Organising Committee, together with the local chapter and bid sponsors extend a warm invitation to national and deputy national presidents across Europe to come to the North East of Scotland.

Scotland is a nation that is famed for its history, culture and of course friendly hospitality which lies at the very heart of our spirit. The spectacular scenery, historic events, festivals and traditions is what makes Scotland a first choice for conference business. Non-stop flights from across the breadth of Europe offer hassle-free journeys to Scotland’s main airport.

Aberdeen plays host to a vast number of key international conferences namely Routes Europe, Granite Expo, and is home to one of the world’s top upstream petroleum conventions, Offshore Europe. In 2012, the city made the top 10 UK cities list in the latest International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) data.

Aberdeen stands at the gateway to Scotland’s Castle and Whisky Country and is also known as ‘The Granite City’ because of its sparkling buildings and elegant architecture. Castles run through the heart of Aberdeenshire which play regular host to private tours, drink receptions, gala dinners and themed events. It is a compact city that is home to around 250,000 inhabitants and within 15 minutes visitors can be in the stunning scenery of the countryside and Royal Deeside. Aberdeen has everything you need easily to hand to allow our EPM delegates to experience the very best of the North East of Scotland.

JCI Aberdeen will present you with a dynamic, vibrant and unique EPM experience combining the best of Scotland with the diversity of JCI.

Welcome from JCI Aberdeen Aberdeen

Our Partners

Stanley YauStanley Yau JCI Scotland 2015 President Elect

Euan GilliesJCI Aberdeen 2014 President

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EPM Bid Team

About AberdeenThe Granite CityIn a world of global markets and cultural crossovers, what is it that makes Aberdeen truly shine? It is our instantly recognisable identity, quality of character, warmth of personality and people with a vivid history and vibrant future. A city known for its innovation, a world leader in finance, medicine, science and technology, the creative source of iconic inventions, host to highly-respected universities and hi-tech conference venues. A well connected hub of activity, a centre of excellence with wide-ranging associations, where urban and rural work together with perfect synergy. A place that embodies the spirit of adventure, a competitive edge in the Home of Golf, a social whirl on the ceilidh dance floor and a winning blend of work and play. Only in the Granite City, where it is not simply the rock that shines!

Aberdeen is surrounded by mountains, glens, lochs and rivers, all less than an hour’s journey from the city’s towers and spires which adorn the granite skyline. With such a diverse landscape on our doorstep, delegates would be able to experience nature at its most pure, amongst the windswept beauty of the coastal shores or the rugged rock forms of the hills and glens.

Our Power is EnergyAberdeen is the European capital of the oil and gas industry, an industry whose products underpin modern society, supplying energy to power industry and heat homes, fuel for transport to carry goods and people all over the world and the raw materials used to produce many everyday items. Through its extensive supply chain, it employs hundreds of thousands of people and makes a major contribution to the UK economy in terms of tax revenues, technologies and exports.

Since first production in the 1960s, industry operations have continually adapted to the challenges presented by price volatility, maturity, evolving regulation and changing perceptions within society. Together with Government, its responsibility is to ensure the nation achieves the maximum benefit from its oil and gas reserves. It must balance the considerable economic and social benefits of oil and gas production with good, safe stewardship of the country’s natural resources and environmental care.

The role that oil and gas exploration and production plays in the UK economy, through its headquarters in Aberdeen, is exemplified in Oil & Gas UK’s video which can be viewed here.

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Proud History and TraditionOur nation’s bard Robert Burns provides the namesake for an annual celebration of his life and works every January 25th where the host of the evening gives an address to the haggis (more on this wee timerous beastie later on) and much merriment ensues through ceilidh dancing and a wee dram or two.

Taking place around Scotland during the summer months, Highland games provide a unique combination of culture, sport and social entertainment. From traditional heavy athletics like tug-o-war and caber tossing to Highland dance competitions, piping, and field and track events, Highland games are a must-see addition to a visit to Scotland.

Sporting LegacyAberdeen is proud to be boast both Olympic and Commonwealth sporting heroes such as canoeist Tim Baillie, rower Katherine Grainger, swimmer Hannah Miley and cyclist Neil Faichie.

Our world renowned golfing heritage has led us to being the home of over 50 courses, including a range of stunning links and lush parkland venues. Some of the most popular fairways throughout Aberdeen and shire include:

• The Trump International Golf Links;• Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (host of

the Scottish Open);• Royal Deeside Golf Club and;• Balnagask Golf Course (with its

stunning views over Aberdeen).

Cultural ProwessAberdeen boasts one of the world’s biggest celebrations of youth arts; Aberdeen International Youth Festival which showcases the very best of international culture and the performing arts, theatre, dance, world music, opera, orchestras and jazz.

Another example of Aberdeen’s firm footing in the arts world is through the North East Open Studios (NEOS) which is an award winning collective of artists, makers and designers based in the North East of Scotland. It is run on voluntary grounds as a community organisation.

The City is home to a plethora of music venues and theatres namely; The Music Hall, The Lemon Tree and Marischal College’s Mitchell Hall. Our theatrical endeavours include productions of the most sought after West End shows at His Majesty’s Theatre together with amateur dramatic productions at Aberdeen Arts Centre.

To find out more about Aberdeen, visit:

www.visitaberdeen.cominfo@visitaberdeen.com+44 (0)1224 900490

Crathes CastleThis 16th Century tower house is haunted by the ghost of the Green Lady. The Green Lady was always seen in the same room, walking across it and going into the fireplace whilst carrying an infant child. It was thought she was a girl who had a child with a servant from the castle. When the servant lost his job he and the girl were thought to have moved away. It is said that when the castle was renovated they uncovered skeletons of a woman and child under the fireplace that the Green Lady is seen to enter. Queen Victoria is counted amongst those who have witnessed the Green Lady, when she stayed at Crathes Castle. The Green Lady has not been seen for many years and tradition says that when she is seen it is an omen of death for a member of the Burnett family whom the castle originally belonged to.

The Big Grey Man of Ben MacDuiAm Fear Liath Mòr also known as The Greyman is the name of a creature which is said to haunt the summit and passes of Ben Macdui, the highest peak of the Cairngorms and the second highest peak in Britain. It has been described as an extremely tall figure covered with short hair, or as an unseen presence that causes uneasy feelings in people who climb the mountain. Evidence of the existence of this creature is limited to various sightings and a few photographs of unusual footprints. Many climbers have reported unnerving experiences, many describing uncontrollable feelings of fear and panic, some actually seeing a huge grey figure behind them, and others only hearing sounds or even succumbing to inexplicable feelings of terror while in the area.

HaggisThe Wild Haggis (Haggis scoticus) is a creature native to the Scottish Highlands. It should not be confused with haggis, a traditional Scottish dish made from the innards of sheep. The Wild

Haggis' right and left legs are of different lengths allowing it to run quickly around the steep mountains and hillsides which make up its natural habitat,

but only in one direction. Owing to a process of natural selection, there are therefore two varieties of Wild Haggis, one with longer left legs and the other with longer right legs. The former variety can run clockwise around a mountain while the latter can run anticlockwise. The two varieties coexist peacefully but are unable to interbreed in the wild because, in order for the male of one variety to mate with a female of the other, he must turn to face in the same direction as his intended mate, causing

him to lose his balance before he can mount her. As a result, differences in leg length between the Haggis populations have become further

accentuated with the passage of time.

Loch Ness MonsterA couple of hours from Aberdeen lies Loch Ness, home of Nessie, the Loch Ness monster. The creature is thought to be hundreds of years old although sightings are very rare, and much disputed. On 4 August 1933, the Courier published as a full news item the assertion of a London man, George Spicer, that a few weeks earlier while motoring around the Loch, he and his wife had seen "the nearest approach to a dragon or pre-historic animal that I have ever seen in my life", trundling across the road toward the Loch carrying "an animal" in its mouth. On 6 December 1933 the first purported photograph of the monster was published in the Daily Express. The latest sighting was in 2011.

Myths and legends

Getting hereAberdeen International Airport is a well connected, modern airport with flights to and from many destinations.

It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by bus from the airport.

Aberdeen Train Station is at the heart of the city centre and is a 2-3 hour journey from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The City and Shire have a good public transport system.

For fun

Just over an hour by car to the heart of Speyside where you can discover the secrets behind the art of whisky creation by visiting some of Scotland’s renowned distilleries on the Malt Whisky Trail.

Scotland’s Malt Whisky TrailThe only malt whisky trail in the world.

Several cruises are available from Aberdeen allowing you to experience our historic harbour at the heart of the city; watch the majestic dolphins play along the coast; and sample our famous seafood.

Aberdeen HarbourBritian’s oldest business

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Venue optionsTwo venues and accommodation packages have been secured for the EPM 2016. Both packages offer comfortable accommodation, excellent state of the art conference suites and the crème de la crème of Scottish cuisine.

THE PARK INN BY RADISSON

The Park Inn by Radisson is located in the heart of the City Centre and provides both conference spaces together with accommodation.

Lennox SuiteThe Lennnox suite which provides accommodation for 200 delegates, together with ancillary meeting rooms has been secured for the conference. The meeting space comes complete with audio visual equipment including digital projector, screen, VC facilities and flipcharts. Complimentary high-speed wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. A three course buffet lunch will be provided in the hotel’s RBG restaurant and tea and coffee with accompaniments will be provided throughout each day of the conference. Again, a full delegate stationery pack will be provided.

Hotel AccommodationThe 185 bedroom hotel benefits from a central location and is enveloped by a host of eateries and bars as well as 24 hour room service. Each of the 22 sq.m. bedrooms features; individual climate control, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities and flat screen television.

Innov8 Bar can be found on the ground floor of the hotel and features an extensive Malt selection together with draught beers, wines, spirits and cocktail list.

ABERDEEN EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE (AECC)

The AECC is located on the outskirts of the City Centre and has seperate conference spaces and accommodation.

Gordon SuiteThe AECC’s Gordon Suite will be used as the main plenary session space for the EPM which can also be sub-divided to provide smaller meeting areas if required. Free wi-fi is available throughout the entire venue area. The meeting space will also be used for General Assembly. The 550 sq.m. area has a complete audio visual fit out together with a PA system, acoustic partitioning and stage. Delegate stationery, pens, notepads, sweets and cordials will be provided in the meeting room.

Crombie SuiteThe Crombie Suite will be used for catering arrangements to include breakfast, refreshments throughout each day of the conference, as well as lunch and evening meals. The room can also be used for additional smaller meeting areas. Again, the suite is fitted with a PA system, acoustic partitioning and small stage (if required).

Hotel AccommodationAccommodation will be provided at the Holiday Inn Express Exhibition Centre which is less than a minute’s walk from the meeting venue. The 135 bedroom hotel offers a full suite of modern facilities including; power showers, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and Satellite TV. A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided including both full Scottish and continental offerings. The modern lounge bar provides a comfortable and contemporary surrounding to unwind with a selection of beers, spirits and wines together with an array of coffees and herbal teas.

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JCI Aberdeen’s Business & Community ProgrammeBusiness & Community ProgrammeJCI Aberdeen prides itself on its excellent relationship with the business community and this is never more so reflected in the immense support the chapter receives through patronage.

Through the strong partnership between JCI Aberdeen and Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC), a reception is being arranged to welcome the 2016 EPM delegates, providing an opportunity for them to network with the management team of AGCC together with local business leaders.

Community Outreach ProgrammeJCI Aberdeen has a well-established community agenda, the most notable part of which is the annual nominated charity. The 2014/2015 charity is Inspire Partnership Through Life. Inspire PTL empower the life choices of adults, young people and children with learning disabilities and additional support needs throughout the North East of Scotland. Over 50 services are provided by the charity including; residential services, respite care, social support and training for employment initiatives. JCIA has sought to support the charity through fundraising efforts together with additional support through community projects. One such project was led by Business and Community Affairs Deputy Director Christina Schiavone. The Granite Garden was a JCI project in the mid 1970s which fell into abeyance over time but, thanks to the partnership of JCIA and Inspire PTL, the garden has enjoyed a renaissance and a much needed makeover! Delegates will be invited to meet with some of the wonderful staff of Inspire to learn first hand how the partnership has helped both the charity and JCIA to gain a better understanding of the needs of their community. JCIA has also been involved in Project SEARCH, a social enterprise which prepares young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for competitive employment. JCIA has supported the programme by providing mentorship to the interns and support with employability skills such as resume writing and interview techniques.

Beds to Ghana ProjectSeveral years ago JCI Aberdeen worked in conjunction with UNICEF and JCI Ghana to alleviate a community need in the Ghanaian city of Accra. Members of JCI Aberdeen became aware of the impending disposal of beds from a local hospital that no longer met the UK safety requirements. At the same time UNICEF in Aberdeen highlighted the need for such beds in a childrens’ hospital in Accra where the sick children were lying on the floor as there were not sufficient beds. Members set about designing a project whereby they would work with local stakeholders and look at getting these beds from Aberdeen to Accra. Members worked with local private organisations to minimise shipping and storage costs, whilst fundraising at several local events organised by members. When the required funds had been raised, JCI Aberdeen members worked in conjunction with JCI Accra members to facilitate the customs exercise in Accra, and the transportation of the beds once in Ghana. The beds were successfully shipped and delivered to the hospital only a few days before Christmas that year. This is a great example of how JCI Aberdeen worked on international collaboration and helped alleviate a community need in a distant location, and provided a sustainable solution to the sick children in Ghana.

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EPM Social Programme

Join us to find out if Raymond was correct! The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will provide a private whisky tasting session in the beautiful setting of Elphinstone Hall at The University of Aberdeen where delegates will be treated to a selection of 4 – 6 unique and unusual malts.

For those who prefer the beautiful smoothness of a Chardonnay or the strong tannins of a Rioja, Corney & Barrow Wine Merchants will be on hand to take delegates on a journey of wine discovery to tantalise the taste buds.

A sumptuous buffet will be provided to complement the tastings after which attendees are welcome to take a tour of the historic University grounds.

Notable University of Aberdeen alumni include:• Sir Ian Wood, founder of Wood Group• Sir Don Cruickshank, Chairman of the London

Stock Exchange• Iain Glen, Actor• Rt Hon Alistair Darling, MP (former Chancellor of the

Exchequer)• Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP• Susan Rice, Chairman and Chief Executive, Lloyds

TSB Scotland plc• Ali Smith, Author

“There is no bad whisky. There are only some whiskies that aren’t as good as others.” - Raymond Chandler

Why not join us for longer and enjoy a host of Aberdeen’s cultural offerings over the festive and New Year season!

Aberdeen’s Winter Festival November – January Locations throughout the cityOctober to the end of January sees Aberdeen's spectacular Winter Festival continuing to deliver high quality and popular events over the festive period in partnership with city partners. Events include beautifully played orchestral pieces from the likes of The Royal Scottish Orchestra and the Aberdeen Sinfionetta.

Volkov Plays The Seasons Friday 6th February, 7:30pm Aberdeen Musical HallIlan Volkov conducts Shostakovich's King Lear, Mussorgsky's Songs And Dances Of Death and Glazunov's The Seasons, with Yuri Vorobiev, bass.

Sebastian Faulk’s ‘Birdsong’ 10-14 February, 7:30pm His Majesty’s TheatreAs the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, young Englishman Stephen Wraysford must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme, only comforted by the memory of former lover Isabelle Azaire as his world explodes around him. A mesmerising story of love, courage and sacrifice is now brought to the stage in this critically acclaimed version of Sebastian Faulks’ bestselling novel.

Buniatishvili Plays Liszt 29th January, 7:30pm Aberdeen Music HallThe orchestra performs Schumann's Overture, Scherzo Finale, Liszt's Piano Concerto No 2, Wagner's Siegfried Idyll and Schumann's Symphony No 1 Spring. Conducted by Christoph Altstaedt with pianist Khatia Buniatishvili.

Shrek the Musical 21st Jan – 8th Feb, 7:30pm His Majesty’s TheatreNigel Harman directs the touring production of Jason Moore and Rob Ashford's musical comedy based on the hit animated film and William Steig's book about an odious green ogre who falls head over heels in love with a beautiful, blonde princess.

We also have some wonderful events run by JCI Aberdeen and JCI Edinburgh which are firm favourites in the JCI Scotland social calendar.

Burns’ Weekend 30-31 January 2016 EdinburghJCI Edinburgh’s World Famous Burns Weekend returns!

The weekend provides a wonderful opportunity for Jaycees old and new to come together to share a traditional Burns Supper, enjoy a wee dram or two and catch up over a relaxing weekend of fun and friendship. www.jciedinburgh.org.uk for more information.

Cookery Demonstration February 2016 Norwood House HotelOne of JCI Aberdeen’s most successful fundraising events is an annual cookery demonstration which will be in its fourth year in 2016! A night of foodie awaits guests with all funds going to JCI Aberdeen’s nominated charity.

What’s on in Aberdeen?

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Supporters & Letters of SupportFriends of ANCHORJCI Aberdeen supported Friends of ANCHOR through the chapter’s Business and Community Affairs Programme in 2013 and continues to offer help to the charity whenever and wherever possible.

The Aberdeen and North Centre for Haematology, Oncology and Radiotherapy (ANCHOR) unit is an NHS department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary which treats patients with all forms of cancer, leukaemia and benign blood disorders throughout the North-east of Scotland including Orkney and Shetland.

Friends of ANCHOR was set up to directly support the ANCHOR unit by committing long-term funding to the following three areas:

Non-NHS funded equipmentInvesting in the latest technology to continually develop and improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Patient wellbeingOffering additional care, comfort and support to patients during their time at the ANCHOR Unit.

Local researchFunding leading clinicians’ research in Aberdeen to push the boundaries in the fight against cancer.

Aberdeen Harbour BoardThe jewel in JCI Aberdeen’s business crown is The Grampian Industrialist of the Year Award Dinner held in March every year. The 2014 recipient was Colin Parker, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Harbour Board, Britain’s oldest business dating back to 1136.

Aberdeen Harbour is a world class port annually handling around 8,000 vessel arrivals and around five million tonnes of cargo, valued at approximately £1.5 billion, for a wide range of industries. With versatile facilities, competitive charges and diversity of traffic, it serves Scotland’s third city and an extensive hinterland. Centre of activity for the offshore oil and gas industry’s marine support operations in North-west Europe, it is also: • Principal commercial port in Northern Scotland• An energy industry hub• An international port for general cargo, roll-on/roll-off and container traffic• Principal mainland port for freight, passenger, vehicle and livestock services to Orkney and

Shetland• A centre for forest product exports• A gateway for agricultural products and supplies• A marshalling point for exports of oilfield equipment• A port of call for cruise ships• One of the busiest Trust Ports in the UK• Experienced in handling equipment for renewable energy projects

Inspire Partnership through LifeJCI Aberdeen’s 2014 nominated charity provides invaluable support throughout the North East of Scotland to members of the community with learning disabilities.

Inspire empower the life choices of adults, young people and children with learning disabilities and additional support needs in north east Scotland.

The charity provides a range of services in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray including residential care, supported accommodation, training for employment initiatives and respite. Inspire PTL supports people in a variety of settings, from enabling individuals and their families to plan for current and future support needs using person centred planning, to providing self directed support to help people achieve their chosen outcomes.

• They currently offer a range of over 50 services including:• Residential services• Day services• Support to people in their communities• Respite care• Holiday Activity Schemes• Social Support Groups• Social enterprises• Training for employment initiatives

Visit AberdeenBid Sponsors Visit Aberdeen, part of Visit Scotland, serves to showcase the beauty and commerce of Aberdeen city and surrounding areas. The organisation provides a ‘one stop shop’ for those visiting the area and highlights areas of; ancestral tourism, activities for the whole family, conference facilities together with the wonderful hospitality that Aberdeen prides itself on.

JCI Aberdeen is delighted Visit Aberdeen are supporting the chapter’s bid to host the European Presidents’ Meeting in 2016.

A video created by Visit Aberdeen which encapsulates all Aberdeen has to offer accompanies the bid document.

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of CommerceJCI Aberdeen values the support of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and strives to maintain a strong and sustainable relationship in order to reach the chapter’s full potential.

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) is North East Scotland’s leading private sector, member-focused, business organisation. The Chamber represents more than 1,250 businesses with almost 130,000 employees in the private sector covering all industry sectors, ranging in size from sole traders to multi-national corporations. The Chamber works at local, national and international level to provide a comprehensive portfolio of business services, support and advocacy.

It is a key player regionally and nationally for lobbying, service provision and setting the business and economic agenda on behalf of our members and the business community.

Founded in 1877, AGCC is an accredited member of both the British Chambers of Commerce and Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the only truly independent UK business support organisation which has local representation, credibility in the eyes of government and the media, and is consulted at all levels by the Scottish Government and Westminster.

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c/o Balmoral Group Ltd Public Relations Department Balmoral Park, Loirston, Aberdeen AB12 3GY Tel 01224 859153 Fax 01224 859123 Mob 07831 882028 Email foa@balmoral.co.uk Donate online at www.friendsofanchor.org

Friends of ANCHOR supports the ANCHOR unit (Aberdeen & North Centre for Haematology, Oncology & Radiotherapy) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and cancer research at the University of Aberdeen. Registered Charity No. SCO25332 James S Milne CBE  DL DBA(Hon) DHC, Chairman, Friends of ANCHOR

14 November 2014 To whom it may concern, LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR JCI ABERDEEN Having had the privilege of working closely alongside the JCI Aberdeen team across 2013 and early 2014 -

as part of their dedicated charity support of Friends of ANCHOR - I would highly endorse JCI Aberdeen as

the chosen city and hosts for the European Presidents’ Meeting in 2016.

The JCI Aberdeen committee is comprised passionate, enthusiastic and driven individuals whose

collective pride for JCI and everything it stands for is clear to see.

The team went over and above with their support for Friends of ANCHOR (a trait they seem to apply at

every task they put their minds too!) with helping to raise awareness and funds for the cause. This

included a number of the committee gifting their time in the run up to Christmas to help us wrap our

hundreds of gifts for the patients and staff at the ANCHOR Unit.

At Friends of ANCHOR our vision is to ensure every cancer patient in the North-east has access to the

highest quality care, comfort and support and best possible treatment through, and after their diagnosis.

We do this through crucial investment in non-NHS diagnostic and surgical equipment, patient wellbeing

services and initiatives and local, ground-breaking cancer research projects led by top clinicians at the

University of Aberdeen.

Without the support of organisations like JCI Aberdeen and their passionate enthusiasm for the cause

we simply couldn’t do the work we do for those fighting cancer in the North-east of Scotland.

Warmest regards

Sarah-Jane Hogg PR & Fundraising Manager, Friends of ANCHOR

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To Whom It May Concern

Aberdeen Harbour Board enjoys a close working relationship with Junior Chamber International Aberdeen, and this association has proved to be both fruitful and rewarding.

JCI Aberdeen plays an important role in the development of young business talent in Aberdeen City & Shire, and the Board is fully supportive of this work.

We are also highly encouraging of their upcoming European Presidents’ Meeting. Aberdeen is a great location for their international delegates to visit and this will, in turn, enrich the city both commercially and culturally.

Chris Bain External Relations Director Aberdeen Harbour Board

12 November 2014 Kimberley John Junior Chamber International c/o Oil & Gas UK 3rd Floor The Exchange 2 62 Market Street Aberdeen AB11 5PJ Dear Kim

Junior Chamber International – European Presidents Meeting Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce supports over 1,350 businesses representing over 130,000 employees. We are the leading Chamber in Scotland and the number one Chamber in the UK across a number of measures including various member services and political lobbying. The Junior Chamber plays an important role in our business as part of our Policy Council, the representative group which drives our policy engagement. The organisation plays an important role locally delivering activity which benefits the wider community as well as meetings its core aims. We strongly support the activity of JCI and holding the EPM in Aberdeen will reflect positively on the wider movement. Aberdeen has the highest level of economic output in Scotland and is second only to the City of London in a UK context. The region is also a vital global hub in the Oil & Gas sector and has an internationally renowned food and drink sector. The EPM would of course be very welcome in Aberdeen but most importantly we believe that you will benefit from exposure to our exciting City and economy. We would welcome members of the EPM at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and look forward to a successful event in the North-east of Scotland. Yours sincerely James Bream Research and Policy Director

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“Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again - Bon Accord!”This is the toast to ‘Bon Accord’ -

a traditional saying in Aberdeen.

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Aberdeen

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