JCI Career

• 2011: Chief Executive Assistant to the President (JCI)
• 2010: Executive Vice President Europe (JCI)
• 2009: Vice President for Europe (JCI)
• 2007: Executive Vice President (National Organization)
• 2006: Secretary General (National Organization)

Biography

Bertolt Daems, nominated by JCI the Netherlands, was elected 2012 JCI (Junior Chamber International) President at the 2011 JCI World Congress held in Brussels, Belgium.

Born in January 1973 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Daems holds a master’s degree in building construction and is CEO of a management consultancy company called RnR Group. The company oversees large construction projects with a focus on social enterprise initiatives including education, healthcare, water and ecology, urbanization, mobility, infrastructure, governance, safety and peace. RnR Group also works closely with the government and citizens to ensure a successful triple bottom line; people, profit and planet. Daems resides in Wageningen, the Netherlands, with his wife Véronique, their twin sons Rutger and Rogier and daughter Fabienne.

Daems joined JCI in November 2003, and was one of the founders of his JCI Local Organization, JCI Mariken, which was formally recognized in January 2004 when Daems became Local Vice President. He served as Local President in 2005 and Secretary General of JCI the Netherlands in 2006. In 2007, he became Executive Vice President of Growth and Development of JCI the Netherlands and also served on the Board of the 2007 JCI European Conference in Maastricht, the Netherlands. In 2008, he was elected Deputy President and assumed the National Presidency of JCI the Netherlands after the departure of the elected National President.

At the international level, Daems has served as 2009 JCI Vice President assigned to Europe and 2010 JCI Executive Vice President for Europe. In 2011, Daems was Chief Executive Assistant to 2011 JCI President Kentaro Harada. He has attended 11 JCI Area Conferences and four JCI World Congresses. He has been honored as JCI Senator No. 68118 and speaks English, German and Dutch.

As JCI President, Daems believes that, in a world facing so many challenges, a critical mass of young active citizens is needed now more than ever to provide solutions to global problems. In a highly interdependent world, it is the responsibility of JCI to engage young people to take the future of their communities, their countries and the world at large into their own hands. JCI empowers young people with the tools, resources and opportunities to create change through targeted action. President Daems will help members translate their passion for positive change into concrete actions that ultimately make the world a better place for all its citizens.

When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world.

I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation.

When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.

Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.

Source: Scrapbook Poems

JCI WoMandaue and JCI Mandaue would like to invite you to a fund raising event this Saturday, February 18, 2012. This event is a speed dating where people like you can meet new people and expand your network of friends! There will be cocktails, drinks, games, prizes and raffles to be won! Join Now, meet new people and help out too!

RSVP NOW!

Janelle – 0922 882 5678
Brian – 0922 476 0948
Daryl – 0932 230 7401
Darrell – 0922 864 4352

WHAT: Speed Dating Event
WHERE: EVOO Resto Bar near Holiday Spa & Gym Banilad
WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2012
REGISTRATION: 5:00PM-6:00PM
PROGRAM STARTS: 7:00PM-10:00PM
FEE: 500 Girls / 800 Boys
ATTIRE: Semi-Formal / Smart-Casual

Our Sponsors

• C’LOUDNINE-X
• Crema – Homegrown Recipes
• Ice Castle
• CASTAVILLA HOMES – Property Development
• VILLANUEVA LAND – Real Estate Developer
• EVOO Resto Cafe and Bar
• DEVCOM – Media Concepts
• CONCEPT 8 – Media and Events
• iLuvCebu
• ZeroThreeTwo

Eventions headed by Kimmy led the first bulb creation and later on we delegated tasks to our members.  We ended at night already and we built 10 Solar Bottle Lights!

Here’s some photo of our production

Video Tutorial on How to Build a Solar Bottle Light

Most of the original 12-man team went back for Cebu in the 10AM flight. Left behind were me, Ramil, and Mark to finalize the documentation of the post-OP.

We, along with the medical team in MMC, were treated to a lunch buffet by one of the sponsors. We also handed out lunch meals to the guardians of the patients as they were to be discharged (save for the last 3 patients) that afternoon. Honestly, I’ve never been called “doctor” as many times as these patients did in my whole life! hahaha! Maybe I should start adding “M.D.” to my name. “Murag Doctor”. hahahahaha! ^_^

After the group photos, me, Ramil, and Mariecar headed to Robinson’s to just tour around. Then we chilled at BlueGre’s for coffee. I really wonder what was in those coffee that we all fell asleep there! hmmm.. I need to get their recipe for my personal sleeping brew here. haha!

To our surprise, the sponsor for our lunch wasn’t done yet! We got a last minute call that they too prepared dinner for everyone! The only place available was at Jason’s. After dinner, we went to Cassado to party! There we were able to meet some of our sponsors too! ^_^

February 17, 2011

The day of the operations. Dr. Marc Achilles Phua, Dr. Alain Senerpida, Dr. Rommel Tan, and Dr. Homer Matias; operated on a total of 19 patients the whole day. With the patient’s age ranging from 5 months to 28 years old. We had four palatoplasty operations and several unilateral and bilateral cheiloplasty operations.

During one of the operations, we were visited by Vice Gov. Steve Solon who observed the procedure and he gave his full support for the project.

ABS-CBN was also there to do a feature for the TV Patrol (Gensan). Too bad wasn’t able to get myself in that video! hehe ^_^

At the end of the day, we had yet another feast! Tuna feast to be exact! Whew! ^_^

February 16, 2011

A group of 12-man team from JCI Mandaue arrived at General Santos City to do their first out-of-town Stream Smiles. We were greeted by the JCI General Santos Twin Star, lead by Pres. Jocelyn Decano, Project Chair JCI Mem. Derick Atoc at the General Santos International Airport.

We had the kick-off program around 1:30PM at the Mindanao Medical Center (MMC), hosted by JCI Mem. Kathrina Ilejay, along with the patients, Dr. Vañez the Medical Director of MMC, and Paul Blow of James Pipa Foundation (US).

After, we head for City Hall to do a courtesy call to Honorable Darlene Antonio-Custodio, the Mayor of General Santos City. There we shared and talked about the Share A Smile project.

At night, we frantically processed and checked the patients for admission to the hospital. We were able to admit 19 patients and ended very late at night. To end the day, we were treated to a feast by the JCI GenSan Twin Star. Honestly, I’ve never seen that much food in one setting! ^_^

That is because I AM JCI.

If I become the change I wish to see in this generation.
If am able to constantly challenge the boundaries of conventional notion,
If I inspire young people to be active citizens, leaders and creators of positive change,
If I am able to take, least of all myself, my work seriously,
If I live every day knowing that I am and always will be the master of my own destiny,
If I am now the personification of hard work, discipline and industry,

That is because I AM JCI.

If I am better today than I was yesterday,
And if I will be better tomorrow than I am today,
All that is because,
And just because,

I AM JCI.”

JCI MEM. MARC A. M. PHUA
2010 LOM President
JCI Philippines- Mandaue

JCI Mandaue Past Presidents with 2011 LOM Pres. Jon. Do the costumes make the men or do the men make the costumes?

IT WAS in 1973 when past president JCI Mem. Sixto  ―Jun Abao and then president  JCI Mem. Sixto  ―Six Castillo convinced me to join the Mandaue Jaycees, now known as JCI Mandaue. I was 23 then and now I’m 61 and still alive and kicking.

My 38 years as a Jaycee have been fruitful and memorable, for Jayceeism has significantly contributed into making me what I am now–more confident, happier and better person and leader.The training experience and opportunities I’ve got in the Jaycee movement had led to my election as president in 1983, thus making me the 20thpresident of the Mandaue Jaycees.

As we celebrate our 47th Anniversary and hold our 48thInduction of Officers led by president Godofredo ―Jon Castañares Jr., may I share with you some thoughts on leadership which the Jaycees primarily stand for.

• Leadership is the ability to inspire people to work together as a team under your direction in the attainment of a common goal.
• Leadership is the art of getting others to want to do something you are convinced should be done.
• Leadership is about gaining enough knowledge and wisdom to move people and plans from obscurity and excellence.
• The most effective leadership is by example.
• Some leaders succeed because they are  destined to, but most leaders succeed because they are determined and believe enough that they can.
• Leaders are tireless motivators—quick  to praise and offer personal advice and words of support.
• Leaders put action to their ideas and are willing to carve out new paths, to go where no one else has dared to go.
• Leaders are keen observers—they are alert with both eyes wide open for opportunities to serve.
• Leaders coordinate the brains and talents of others and  inspire them to reach for something greater than themselves.
• Leaders have a sense of humor.  They know how to smile and laugh.
• Leaders make their presence felt in any situation with their words evoking confidence and encouragement.
• Leaders are team builders. They get everyone involved in reaching a goal and realize that two heads are better than one.
• Leaders are decisive. They make objective decisions and make them right.
• Leaders are dreamers and risk takers whose real passion is for others.
• Leaders value time, their most precious commodity, which  they plan well.
• Leaders know how to communicate their visions effectively and how to enlist the cooperation of others.
• Leaders keep learning today, they stop leading tomorrow.
• Leaders prioritize tasks to be done—doing the important things first.
• Leaders love challenges and solving problems others fear.
• Leaders possess these essential qualities: boldness, courage, imagination and strength of character.

by JCI Sen. REGINALD T. YU, ITF 101 President, JCI Senate Manila

What adulatory words can be written, we often wonder, that haven’t already been penned, to grant justice to the supreme sacrifice that a true soldier makes in combat? Last February 8, General ANGELO “ANGIE” REYES – a soldier and a gentleman till the end – fought his final battle against his enemies and made the supreme sacrifice in defense of his loved ones and the good name which he sought so hard to preserve.

Indeed, for a man who saw honor and personal integrity as inextricably linked to every fiber of his being, his untimely death played a long, somber tone of sorrow. For not only did his family lose an extraordinarily devoted husband, father and grandfather, it also put a tragic end to what might have been many more promising years of exceptional leadership… one whose personal gifts and irreverent sense of humor helped smooth the rough edges of an otherwise provocative life.

Born on March 17, 1945 in San Miguel, Manila to Pablo S. Reyes of Binangonan, Rizal and the former Purificacion Tomas of Malate, Manila, Angie Reyes rose to become one of the most academically gifted military commanders in the Philippine Armed Forces. He completed his secondary schooling at the Cubao High School in 1960 where he graduated as the class valedictorian. In 1966, he was among the top ten graduates of the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio City. He then proceeded to acquire two Masteral degrees, namely: Masters in Business Administration from Asian Institute of Management in 1973 and Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University in 1991. He also took up International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California in 1983. And in 1987, he graduated No. 1 in Trust Operations Management Course conducted by the Trust Institutes Foundation of the Philippines at the Ateneo Business School which eventually earned him a scholarship to the Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

The occular inspection last January 22-23, 2011 hosted by JCI General Santos Twin Star with the able leadership of LOM Pres. Jocelyn Decano, took the JCI Mandaue delegation, comprised of the President and JCI Members Michael Brian Yu, Marc A. M. Phua, and Mark Leo Chang, to the impressive facilities of Mindanao Medical Center, a tertiary hospital located at Cannery Road, City Heights, General Santos City.

The group had the pleasure of meeting JCI Twin Star members, past presidents and senators. They likewise had the honor of discussing plans with the MMC Medical Director and General Surgeon Dr. Joseph Cyril Bañez, Participating ENT-Plastic Surgeon Dr. Homer Matias, and Vice-Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon.

General Santos City is that province we would all like to end up at, with all the delectable barbecue, lechon, and yes, tuna! to whet that city appetite.

We all look forward to the realization of the joint Stream Smiles Mission come February 16-18, 2011, to be capped off with the JCI Twin Star Induction and Turn-over Ceremonies on the 19th of February 2011.