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First Quarter Issue, 2013

VP Nana plants uXakuxaku - Matohwe

More work is needed to stem the

huge loss in natural forestry in

Zimbabwe. Speaking during his visit

to Zimbabwe in March 2013, JCI Vice

President Nana commended

members and the Tetrad Group for

working towards the reduction of

desertification in Zimbabwe.

At an event held to plant trees on

behalf of JCI Zimbabwe at the

Zimbabwe National Army facilities at

the Harare International Airport,

members were informed that the

country loses 330,000ha of tree land

each year, the size of Zaka District.

The project has to date planted

101,000 trees towards its goal of 5

million trees when the UN MDGs

come to an end in 2015.

2013 JCI Vice President Abraham Nana Acquaye

(Ghana) receives a tree from 2013 JCI Zimbabwe

President Francis Mwale to plant at one of the ZNA

facilities

Inside

Uxakuxaku - Matohwe

Introducing a New Style in Planning

President’s Message

VP Nana goes from Bulawayo to Kwekwe

JCI AfriAsia Kingdom is born

The Pictures So Far

The 100% Efficiency Programme 2013

Meeting Someone New to JCI

Local Presidents from JCI Bulawayo, JCI Harare, JCI City, JCI

Mutare and JCI Kwekwe met on the 26th of January 2013 in the

pristine environs of the Country Club for this year’s First Presidents’

Meeting.

Presidents “worskshoped” through the National Plan of Action,

ensuring that they reduced it to actions. Three key topics emerged

for implementing the POA this year, Growth, Finances & Projects.

There has been marked improvements on all three fronts in Q1 2013

although much work remains to help score better. Ask your Local

President about your LO Dashboard. Keep them Honest!

Planning 2013, Nu Style!

The Young Active Citizen

Upcoming Events in 2013

JCI Harare Nothing But Nets Fundraising Dinner

May 4, 2013, Meikles Hotel, Harare

www.jciharare.org.zw

JCI Africa and Middle East Conference

Gaborone, Botswana – May 8 – 11

www.jcigaborone2013.org

JCI Global PartnershipSummit

June 24 - 26, New York City, United States

http://www.jci.cc/summit/

JCI Zimbabwe President Francis DM Mwale

My Fellow JCIs

New Members are the Dare to Actness Wind Under our wings

We are already in April – another reason for me to panic and

notice that the year is going pretty fast! Let me say it is also going

pretty well, I must say. We have had many good turns. We have

already welcomed 46 new members to our ranks, entered

projects for Awards at area conference and with this newsletter

collected all our 100% efficiency points for 2013. Placing a lapel

pin on each of the new members means I have learned more

about the energy and “Dare to Actness” that these members

bring to JCI Zim. Boy Am I Excited to see what they bring to the

potty!

The 2nd

Quarter and Your Commitment to a Better Life for All

When I helped the 46 new members join JCI I pointed out that

once you joined JCI, it was like marriage, you must carry on, in it

because of the commitment and not the infatuation of youth.

Being married, I should know! Our theme in Zimbabwe this year is

Passion Inspired Greatness. Why? Because this country named

after the 15th century Great Zimbabwe ruins must resemble the

innovative focus it once had and its leadership prowess that

allowed it to lead Southern Africa the way it did. And because only

through our passionate implementation of projects that change

communities can we inspire each citizen to build a better

Zimbabwe. Like us on facebook to learn more about the Passion

Inspired Greatness Movement!

What must we do?

In Q2 we must build a more formidable organisation, taking it to

Masvingo, Zvishavane and building two new organisations in

Harare. We must recruit 50 more members to our ranks.

We must raise funds for both the JCI Zimbabwe Foundation and

the JCI Foundation and so must raise more funds for our projects.

As part of our strategy, we are now collecting subscriptions for

2013 in order to make payments for 2014. Finally our projects

must grow and impact more in our country; they need to be based

on the needs of the communities they serve and should offer

sustainable solutions, after all, we are solution providers! To do

this, we must live as Chiara Milani 2013 JCI President says, Dare

to Act.

Well done everyone, see you in the next issue!

And the President Speaks!

First Quarter Issue, 2013

Welcome to JCI AfriAsia Kingdom

Listed financial services group AfriAsia Kindgom Zimbabwe

Limited scored a first by becoming the first ever Zimbabwean

company to host a JCI Local Organisation.

JCI Zimbabwe was allowed to establish a Local Organisation made

of the group’s employees and stakeholders. To be known as JCI

AfriAsia Kingdom, the Local Organisation has already elected their

inaugural Local Leadership in elections held in February, 2013

The elected Local Board will oversee the process of affiliating the

Local Organisation with JCI Zimbabwe. A part of the requirements

of the affiliation process is that the new Local Organisation

completes a community project, as well as enrols a minimum of 25

members on its register.

The elections, which were overseen by officials from the extending

Local Organisation, JCI City, brought Miss Rujeko Gororo to the

inaugural Presidency of the Local Organisation. In line with the JCI

principle of One Year to Lead, she and her Board will hold office up

to the end of 2013, after which a new team will be expected to take

over.

The establishment of a local organisation housed under the

business, is a culmination of years of cooperation between the

Nigel Chanakira founded group and JCI Zimbabwe. The group has

been a consistent and worthwhile supporter of JCI Zimbabwe

programs and projects across the country. The Group Chief

Executive Officer Mrs Lyn Mukonoweshuro, in a speech at a JCI

dinner challenged JCI Zimbabwe to explore further areas of

cooperation. JCI Zimbabwe proposed a Memorandum of

Understanding that set up the Local Organisation. It is expected

that other JCI Local Organisations will also be established in areas

where Kingdom has representation, with the assistance of JCI

Zimbabwe.

JCI City Local President Xolani Ndhlovu with newly elected JCI

AfriAsia Kingdom Local President Rujeko Gororo

So, what is JCI? It is an International network of young active citizens aged between 18 and 40. What Does JCI Do? It provides development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. How Does Young People in JCI Create Positive Change? Through projects that provide Leadership skills, Entrepreneurship, Fellowship and Social Responsibility How Does One Join JCI? All JCIs are members of Local organisations. Join a Local organisation in your area, attend meetings, get involved in projects and help others create positive change in your community

Where do JCI members meet?

At the ZNCC offices on Thursdays in Bulawayo

At Holiday Inn every Wednesday and at the Crowne Plaza

every Thursday in Harare,

At the Civic Center on Thursdays in Kwekwe, and

At the City Council’s Offices on Thursdays in Mutare

At the Kingdom Offices behind Charter House on Fridays

All meetings start at 17:30.

Whatts App JCI Zim to learn more about meetings in your area +263 774 302 442.

First Quarter Issue, 2013

VP Nana was koBulawayo, kuKwekwe and kuHarare!

Highlights of the Visit

Donations to Children’s Homes in Bulawayo

Witness to MOU with RAPT allowing JCI Zimbabwe Office in Bulawayo

Donating a computer to a Children’s Home Witnessing Induction of 14 members

Meeting members in Harare

Cleaning Kwekwe & educating school children

Judging the JCI Harare Children’s Championship

Planting Trees

Meeting Partners

VP Nana began his visit with a meeting with President Francis and EVP Itai. He travelled to Bulawayo where he planted his very own tree in the same garden in which 2012 JCI VP Tako Tako had

planted his.

He visited Children’s homes supported by JCI in Bulawayo Umuzi WeThando (where he donated food) and Emthunzini WeThemba

(where he left a computer for the new library being set up there by JCI Bulawayo).

He was there when JCI Bulawayo signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Local Organisation and the

Rehabilitation and Prevention of Tuberculosis (RAPT) Project, cementing a partnership in HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis

Awareness and prevention programs and training, in line with achieving MDG 6 and allowing JCI Zimbabwe to set up an office at

the centre in Mpopoma!

In Kwekwe he helped remove an illegal dump site at Dambudzo Primary School with support from corporate partners, the

Environmental Management Agency and OK Supermarkets and the Kwekwe City Council.

Back in Harare VP Nana, delivered the JCI Impact training course, before judging a Public Speaking and Debating Competition for

children from various foster homes supported by the Harare Local Organisations. He planted trees at the end of the visit and met with JCI Zimbabwe Partners – Tetrad Group, African Sun &

UNIDO

JCI Bulawayo Members with VP

Nana

First Quarter Issue, 2013

The 100% Efficiency Programme is designed to ensure that National and Local

Organisations run a tight ship. In our case we have already started well but we need

everyone to pull their all to so that we win this award. It is the only award where you

compete against yourself.

We cannot afford to lose. The starting point is that all members need to be on the JCI

website. If you do not have a profile yet, please start one and get your LP to activate

you urgently. Learn more about this award from SANP Loyd.

We can do this!

Check with your buddy to make sure they have done their part and keep your leaders accountable in GA

100% Here comes Zimbabwe!

Contact SANP Lloyd who is coordinating our 100% War Plan!

Item

POSSIBLE SCORE

ACTUAL SCORE

Membership database 10 0

Plan of action & budget 10 10

Dues Payment 10 10

National & Local Officers Training 10 10

Awards Entries & Judges 10 10

Membership declaration 10 10

Membership Growth 10 0

Publications 10 0

Part in JCI international Events 10 0

Project gallery 10 0

Total 100 50

First Quarter Issue, 2013

The 100% Efficiency Programme

Active Citizenship in Pictures

New Members in Bulawayo

Public Speaking in Harare

The Referendum

Posing with JCI Bulawayo Members JCI Harare at their New Home

JCI Harare Induction

AMDEC President Victor speaks at the JCI City M Night JCI City M Night (M for Members)

For More on JCI Zimbabwe Visit www.jci.cc, www.jci.cc/zimbabwe Follow us on Twitter and like JCI Zimbabwe on Facebook Call: +263774302442 or +263772251674 Contact JCI Zimbabwe President Francis Mwale francismwale@aol.com +263772222007 Like Passion Inspired Greatness on facebook

To contribute to the

next Issue of the

Young Active Citizen,

please email your

contribution to SANP

Lloyd Ngwenya

lngwenya@zol.co.zw.

In the next issue we

are publishing letters

to the Editor. Write to

us; let us know what’s

making your part of

JCI tick!

JCI at

Work

JCI Africa and Middle East Development Councillor and 2013 JCI Zimbabwe IPP Spicer, looks on as 2013 JCI Africa and Middle East Vice President Abraham Nana

Acquaye helps an OK Supermarkets employee to clear an undesignated dump site in Mbizvo, Kwekwe

Call for Writers and an Editor To Publish Zimbabwe’s first ever Young

People’s Citizen Magazine