I had been a member of my Local Council team since January 2014 when I read Kirstie Draper's post on facebook with her news that she was pregnant and therefore would be standing down from her role as the National Marketing Director.  I was looki

It's quite a boring story actually! I'd been a member of my local council team for 18 months or so, attended some national events and got an appreciation of the national organisation, and I thought I could bring something to the role of National Fina

Recently I started a new job that would mean travelling to North America on a regular basis.  My first trip was in September and last 6 days!  It left little time to escape work and see what America had to offer.  This trip is 12 night

Last weekend, as part of the JCI UK AGM, we were excited to gather together all of the donations which our Local Chambers have collected for Shade Aid.  Our fantastic members have so far collected a total of 579 pairs of glasses and sunglasses!

After thoroughly enjoying my year as local Membership Director I was starting to think what role I'd like to take on for this year.   I'd really enjoyed being in contact with so many new faces and helping them achieve their goals through J

1.Smile

"Sometimes it starts with a smile. Smiling is the greatest act of defiance, and sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self reliance. Sometimes the best medicine is to laugh until you cry and, sometimes the greatest wisdom

Marketing Academy 2014 - An Inspirational Weekend!

As part of my duties as Marketing Director for JCI Sheffield 2014, I was very excited to go off to the Marketing Academy Weekend (forgetting the 6am start!) and spend 2 days learning and discussing

Wasim Alfaisal, 2014 Deputy President of JCI Leeds, recently had the unique opportunity to attend this year's COC Academy - JCI's flagship training event for anyone wishing to learn all about being part of a JCI conference organising team.  Here's

After attending her first JCI event on Wednesday 26 March 2014, we asked Sophie Godwin to write a few words on her experience and what people thinking of coming along to a JCI Sheffield event can expect...

Walking in the cold rain to Henry’s ba

JCI Sheffield is very excited to be working with the Sheffield Volunteer Centre and Voluntary Action Sheffield on a forthcoming new volunteer ambassador project as part of our community program.

Volunteering has loads of amazing benefits to people wh