2014 JCI PHILIPPINES PLAN OF ACTION

Maria Christine Ponce-Garcia

2014 National President
JCI GOALS IN 2014 (Draft)
To advance JCI on the journey towards becoming the organization that unites all sectors of society to
create sustainable impact, JCI has set the following goals:
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To enable communities to achieve sustainable IMPACT

To create an environment in which people are MOTIVATED towards positive change
To create a financial plan that INVESTS in long term goals
To bring together like-minded partners in order to COLLABORATE and expand mutual
impact
5. To CONNECT people, their communities and the global society.
(Source: Draft of 2014 JCI Plan of Action presented in the 26th JCI Academy in Japan, July 2013).
JCI PHILIPPINESS GOALS IN 2014
The JCI Philippines plan of action is modeled alongside the 2014 JCI Plan of Action in order to ensure
alignment, consistency, continuity and sustainable impact. This plan will guide the organization through
the completion of these recommendations and also implement the process to define a strategic vision
for the organization in the next five years.
1. To be recognized as a solution provider to the greatest global challenges of our time as
defined by the eight (8) UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
2. To empower members to respond to the needs of their communities and consequently
create a bigger and more sustainable impact.
3. To improve the quality of service to JCI members around the Philippines.
4. To define a strategic vision for the organization in the next five years
The aforementioned goals address an external audience by positioning JCI as a global solution
provider. They address an internal audience by motivating JCI members to be better in order to act to
solve the worlds greatest challenges. Finally, these goals support the work of JCI members by improving
the quality of service to members at all levels of the organization. The plan keeps a balance between
personal development that will empower young people and individual social responsibility inspired by
the Japanese spirit of Omoiyari to take action by creating positive change.
Grounded on the principles of Transparency, Excellence and Accountability, members of JCI
Philippines are committed to achieving these goals to create positive change.

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UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE ARE AND HOW WE DO IT

Objective: To FURTHER the understanding of members of the JCI mission, vision and values
not only by existing members but also by potential members, partners and stakeholders
likely to be impacted by activities of the organization both locally and globally.
Expected outcome: At the end of the year, all members will be speaking the same language
on who we are, what we are and how we do it. In this manner, each member is equipped to
convince potential members to be part of our beloved organization.
Action Steps:
1. Implement a National Officers Academy grounded on Filipino values, deeper
understanding of JCIP history, constitution and by-laws, protocol and parliamentary
procedures and development of leadership skills. Align Chapter Presidents Academy to
the NOA
2. Develop a standard New Members Orientation presentation
3. Cascade the JCI Active Citizen Framework to all members of the organization
4. Develop tools such as videos clips, short public service announcements and/or
advertisements that can easily be adapted and used by Local Organizations to promote
the activities of the organization
5. Develop a one-pager material that will be used by members to promote the
organization.
6. Put at the disposal of members, local organizations tools that can further both the
understanding of members about themselves (what motivates them, what they need,
what they are looking for) and their motivation as JCI members
7. Develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy that will allow effective
communication of the JCI Mission, Vision and Values through every avenue of
communications, including social media.

Person responsible: NTD, NSG and all NB Members

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PROVIDE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE TO ENSURE THAT JCI MEMBERS

ARE EMPOWERED TO ACCOMPLISH THE JCI MISSION.
Objectives: To improve value proposition of our membership affiliation thus ensuring
membership retention.
Expected outcome: At the end of 2014, members are equipped with the necessary tools to
accomplish the JCI mission
Action Steps:
1. Gather feedback from members through focus group discussions to ensure relevancy
and impact of JCIP Headquarters services and programs.
2. Develop and provide a complete website with highly interactive tools. ( Revisit the JCI
Box proposal and implementation).
3. Begin direct monthly e-newsletter to Local Presidents aimed at encouraging them to
lead their Local Organizations to take action in their communities.
4. Create a recognition for members achieving milestones of membership.
5. Release identification cards on the first National Board Meeting. The ID will be
packaged with membership perks.
6. Invite members to bid as supplier for JCIP Merchandise thus improving the range and
quality of merchandise for members. Create and launch the JCI E-Store and promote
sales of JCI merchandise.
7. Implement a paperless reporting system
8. Devise a promotional tool that highlights the value of membership.
9. Assess and align JCIPEA system to the 2014 goals.

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REVITALIZE TRAINING
Objective: To clearly define and position JCI training as an integrated part of developing
local organizations.
Expected outcome: At the end of 2014, JCIP training will develop a series of trainings that
are aimed at empowering local organizations to implement the JCI Mission.
Action Steps:
1. Streamline JCIP Training to include courses that are relevant to developing JCI
Local Organizations and enhancing skills that allow JCI members to accomplish
the Mission of the organization.
2. Support the development of JCI Training at the local level where activity takes

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place and where there is need for skill and knowledge development.
Develop short 30-minute seminars that can be provided online to Local
Organizations.
Support the implementation of the JCI Active Citizen Framework through Training
and online presentations.
Spread the JCI Impact across the organization as a way to stimulate young
people to take action. This course will be available to members and nonmembers.
Spread Omoiyari Spirit with training and encouraging Individual Social Responsibility
Projects through the lens of the Active Citizen Framework and the MDGs
Area/Regional trainers to join AVPs and RVPs in their LO visitations to address training
needs of each chapter.
Increase awareness of UNMDG goals by conducting UNMDG training in at least 60% of
the local organization.
Conduct regular trainers forums with National President and the NB members

STREAMLINE NATIONAL PROJECTS BASED ON RELEVANCE TO UNMDG AND

COMMUNITY
Objective: To ensure that JCIP National programs engage young people in the realization of
the mission of the organization
Expected outcome: At the end of 2014, JCI Philippines will be recognized as a solutions
provider to the UNMDG goals.
Action Steps:
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Review relevance of current national projects to UNMDG and streamline them as

necessary.
2. Use the JCI Active Citizen Framework in assessing the needs of the respective
communities of which will be the basis of developing new JCIP national/local projects.

3. UNMDG 2 and 3 will be the priority goals for 2014. Identify local projects that address
these goals and review possible nationwide implementation.

4. To institutionalize qualifications of a National Chairman.

5. Reassess the National Awards System.
6. Promote The Outstanding Young Men and JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons Program
as a means to attract young active citizens to the organization.
7. Promote the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneurs Awards Program as a solution to
global economic crisis and youth unemployment.
8. Develop a narrative of JCI Programs through videos and coffee table book that will
make young people understand why JCI Programs exist and why they should be
implemented. Use this material as a promotional tool for our organization as well.
9. Institutionalize end-to-end process of implementation of national projects.
10. Audit all National Projects and provide an annual report to the sponsors as necessary.

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ORGANIZE A STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE THAT WILL DEFINE THE

STRATEGIC VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS.
Objective: To ensure continuity, alignment, sustainable impact and to be able to measure
progress with the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
Expected outcome: At the end of 2014, JCI Philippines will have a Strategic Plan for the next
5 years.
Action Steps:
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Lead the 2014 Strategic Planning process, including coordinating the committee
meeting, promoting the outcome and beginning the implementation of the Strategic
Plan.
2. Endorse to the GA for approval.

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SET UP AND ORGANIZE THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE

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ACTIVATE ACTIVE CITIZEN FRAMEWORK

Objective: To highlight the relevance of Active Citizen Framework as a roadmap for
sustainable development and defining it as a social plan for development.
Expected outcome: At the end of 2014, each chapter in the Philippines has implemented
Active Citizen Framework
Action Steps:
1. Train the National Officers, national chairmen and chapter presidents on the
implementation of the Active Citizen Framework.
2. Organize projects along the guidelines of the JCI Active Citizen Framework during JCI
events, allowing for the engagement of the communities
3. Devise a plan of action and project completion report of national chairmen and chapter
presidents based on the Active Citizen Framework.

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ENHANCE COLLABORATION WITH KEY PARTNERS WHILE CONTINUING TO PURSUE

COMMITMENTS TO ADVANCE THE UN MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Objective: To promote awareness and encourage local organizations and their respective
communities to take action or activities related to the MDGs.
Expected outcome: At the end of 2014, JCI Philippines will be recognized as a solution
provider to the UNMDGs.
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Seek the establishment of a partnership with a UN or other international agency to

promote UNMDG 2 and 3.
Empower chapters to partner with their respective LGUs in the achievement of the
UNMDGS.
Promote participation of members to the UN Global Summit.
Identify local projects impacting the UNMDG that can be adapted as a national project.
Support the promotion of UNMDG through training.
Create an online platform that will monitor and track ongoing and completed member
projects related to the MDGs

PARTNER WITH LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR ONE CITY ONE CHAPTER PROJECT
Objective: To increase the impact of our action across the nation and attract more young
people to our cause
Expected outcome: At the end of 2014, there will be chapters in at least 80% of the
members of the league of cities.

Action Steps:
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Tap JCI members (mayor) who are members of the league of cities as the lead for
extension and revival in the targeted cities.
2. Partner with one of the projects of League of Cities
3. Support RVPs in their quest for growth by providing them the tools and resources
necessary for creating a new chapter or reviving an old one.

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CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF OPENNESS AND SHARING THROUGH A REGULAR

TALAKAYAN OF CHAPTER PRESIDENTS/MEMBERS WITH THE NATIONAL
PRESIDENT
Objective: To create an environment for chapter presidents/members to engage with the
national president and with each other, share experiences, provide inputs, learn and take
action to effect positive change.
Expected outcome: Environment of openness, transparency and collaboration.
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RVP to organize a talakayan before an induction ceremony.

AVPs to attend at least one GMM of each chapter assigned to them.
NP to attend GMMs of chapters around the country.
RVPs to regularly attend GMMs of chapters assigned to them.
NSG to organize a grand talakayan during the midyear academy.
Promote periodic live chats with the National President using Google hangouts

CONCLUSION
2014 will be an exciting journey to positive change! By working to empower members at the
local level, JCI begins to effect change in the world one community at a time, but in a global
perspective. (Source: JCI 2013 Plan of Action). It is hoped that local organizations around the country
take this plan into consideration as they embark their own local plans for 2014. By working together at
local, national and international level, this organization can provide development opportunities that
empower young people to create positive change. Together, LET US CHANGE THE FUTURE TODAY!