{"id":262086,"date":"2021-01-20T17:03:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T21:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=262086"},"modified":"2021-01-24T14:30:31","modified_gmt":"2021-01-24T18:30:31","slug":"jci-dominica-holds-annual-installation-and-award-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/jci-dominica-holds-annual-installation-and-award-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"JCI Dominica holds annual installation and award ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JCI Dominica 2021 Board Officers. From Left to Right: Treasurer Naphana Mason, Parliamentarian Jemma Julien, Vice President External Dervon Laurent, Vice President Internal Aisha Jno Baptiste, President Jeannel David, Executive Vice President Lyndelle Felix, Immediate Past President Meritta Hyacinth, Secretary-General Donna Joseph, Assistant Secretary\/ Treasurer Aquenel Victorine, Training and Protocol Officer Britney Clarke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Monday 11th<\/sup> January 2021, JCI Dominica held its Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony of its 2021 Board of Directors at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium Conference Room, under the theme: Celebrating A Legacy.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

The event began with opening remarks by Past President James Rodney, reinforcing the meaning and purpose of the JCI mission. This was followed by Immediate Past President Meritta Hyacinth, who in her farewell remarks encouraged the 2021 board to run the race with purpose and dedication. She further challenged the incoming board with the following quote \u201cyou have to fight the good fight, you have to finish the race, you have to keep the faith, you have to show quality in your work and in your service togetherness.\u201d<\/p>\n

Economist, motivational speaker, and General Manager of the Dominica Co-operative Society League LTD, Mr. Phoenix Belfield was the featured speaker. He urged the newly installed board that there are steps they should consider when building a legacy. He went on to list the four (4) steps;<\/p>\n

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  1. You have to cultivate a sincere heart to make a difference<\/li>\n
  2. Build around your talents<\/li>\n
  3. Selflessness<\/li>\n
  4. You must become the change you want to see<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The incoming 2021 President Jeannel David in her address reminded members that JCI Dominica is a diverse organization. She went on to say \u201cwe are creating an impact and changing lives, building leaders and developing minds. We stand on the foundation of service to humanity for we know that this is the best work of life\u201d. She further stated that; \u201cthis year marks 61 years of JCI in the Caribbean. Each year, JCI local organizations from the region come together at our National Convention to share ideas and experiences on creating positive change. JCI Dominica will be privileged to host such a remarkable event under the theme \u201cMabrika Mabrika\u201d \u2013 Celebrating diversity from October 12th<\/sup> to 16th<\/sup> 2021 at the Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    The 2021 Board of Directors reads as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Elected members:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    President \u2013 Jeannel David<\/p>\n

    Immediate Past President \u2013 Meritta Hyacinth<\/p>\n

    Executive Vice President – Lyndelle Felix<\/p>\n

    Vice President Internal \u2013 Aisha JnoBaptise<\/p>\n

    Vice President External – Dervon Laurent<\/p>\n

    Secretary General \u2013 Donna Joseph<\/p>\n

    Treasurer \u2013 Naphana Mason<\/p>\n

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    Appointed Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Assistant Secretary Treasurer \u2013 Aquenel Victorine<\/p>\n

    Legal Counsel \u2013 Mickael Desbonnes<\/p>\n

    Training and Protocol Officer \u2013 Britney Clarke<\/p>\n

    Public Relations Officer- Annica Benjamin<\/p>\n

    Parliamentarian \u2013 Jemma Julien<\/p>\n

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    Special Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Committee of the Year: Peace is Possible and World Clean Up Day – Chaired by JC Valina Shillingford<\/p>\n

    Chairperson of the Year: EVP Lyndelle Felix \u2013 Kiddies Carnival<\/p>\n

    Professionalism: PLC Monita Nicholls-James<\/p>\n

    Outstanding Leadership: President Jeannel David<\/p>\n

    Discovery and Impact: VP Aisha Jno Baptiste<\/p>\n

    Ambassador: JC Britney Clarke<\/p>\n

    Dedication and Service: AST Aquenel Victorine<\/p>\n

    Most Improve Member: AST Aquenel Victorine, JC Charlan Commodore<\/p>\n

    Most Outstanding New Member: JC Annica Benjamin<\/p>\n

    Most Outstanding Board Member: JC Jeannel David<\/p>\n

    Most Outstanding Member: Lyndelle Felix<\/p>\n

    Advisory Board Award: Meritta Hyacinth<\/p>\n

    Past NVP Daniel Reid Presidential Award: Meritta Hyacinth<\/p>\n

    Past NVP Daniel Reid Leadership Award: Jeannel David<\/p>\n

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    Special Public Recognition \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Most Outstanding Public Supporter:\u00a0 Mrs. Shanner Hamilton<\/p>\n

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    Most Outstanding Private Sector Supporter<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Achipelago Trading<\/p>\n

    Fashion Line Store<\/p>\n

    Dr. Damian Dublin<\/p>\n

    Digicel Dominica<\/p>\n