ZEN ACTIF Newsletter - 2nd Issue

In this Issue…



MESSAGES others to dream more do more
Message From National President 3
Message From Local President ..... 4

Message From Newsletter Editor .. 5 and become more, then

NU COIN SOCIAL (SOCIAL PROJECTS)
Permaculture Project ....................... 7

EFOI ................................................... 9

ZEN SCOOL (TRAININGS)
Job Fair – An Insight ...................... 11
„InStyle‟ With Jennifer Thomas, EFOI
President .......................................... 12


COIN NU MEMBRES
Renewable Energy Project ........... 17

Aspiring Member ............................. 19

NU STARZ (Past Presidents/ Senators)
Interview Of Senator,
Therese Loo ......................................... 21


If your actions inspire

KI NEWS JCI?
TOYP Gala Dinner ..................................................................... 25

Ediker Pou Eradiker ................................................................... 25
World President Dawn‟s Visit ................................................... 26
Initiation to Archery .................................................................... 27

Interview With Rose-Hill Archery Club‟s President ............... 28
JCI Family Day ............................................................................ 29
Induction Course ........................................................................ 29


KI P VINI?
Training On Personal Image, Grooming & Dining Etiquette 31
Job Fair ........................................................................................ 31
National Convention ................................................................... 31

2017 JCI MAURITIUS PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE

Dear JCI Beau–Bassin/ Rose-Hill Members,

Greetings

We have already reached halfway of our one year to lead.
Time to sit back and see our achievements of the first six
months, evaluate and focus on our priorities.

Often we see that we can have promising plan of action and
it‟s only when we step in the journey that we realise the
feasibility of same, however by being guided by our mission
vision we continue to create impact. Each local organization
has its unique assets and I wish JCI Beau- Bassin/ Rose –
Hill all the very best for the remaining months and looking
forward for growth of the organization, impactful project and a
great JCI Mauritius National Convention.


Life is about balancing priorities, as goes the saying by Qui –
Gon Jinn:

“Your focus determines your reality,,,”

So Stay focused and let‟s continue to Impact As One.






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2017 LOCAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear readers,
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Greetings from JCI Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill!

It is with immense honour to address you all in this second edition
of our newsletter. First of all I would like to congratulate the
hardworking team who have made this newsletter a success, so I
would like to thank the chief editor Avina Uckiah and our
hardworking designer Jiovanni Juliette who has put much effort
into it . As you will all notice our newsletter has undergone major
changes and together with everyone here we have decided to
name it Zen Actif. Why Zen Actif? It was one of our successful
projects in the past which aimed at helping the community. Zen
Actif also represents us all, the youth, the „‟actif‟‟ who are actively
serving our community.

This first six months have been a very hectic with all our projects
taking shape and seeing our members being empowered. We are
halfway through 2017 and maybe we should seize this
opportunity and ask ourselves, are we on the right track? If we are
moving away from our objectives right now is the moment for us
to adjust our sails and get back onto the right direction. We have
so much work left but as goes the famous quote:

“Alone we can do so little, together we can achieve so much
more‟‟
On this note, I would like to wish you all a happy reading.







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EDITOR IN CHIEF’S MESSAGE
Dear Readers,

It is with immense pleasure that we are bringing to you the
Second Edition of the JCI Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill Newsletter
for the year 2017.

As you would have noticed, we decided from this edition
onwards to rebrand our newsletter „Zen Actif‟ and to revamp
it in general with a peppy touch. We hope you enjoy it!

I would wish to extend my most sincere thanks to Jiovanni,
Marie-Luce, Shrishti, Sanjana and our Local President Philip
for their trust in me, unflinching support and contribution to
this newsletter.

The following words by Andrew Carnegie would best
describe what I felt during the making of this newsletter:


“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common
vision, the ability to direct individual accomplishments
toward organisational objectives. It is the fuel that allows
common people to attain uncommon results.”

On this note, I would like to wish you all a pleasant reading.






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NU COIN SOCIAL

NU COIN SOCIAL : Permaculture Project in Dubreuil


At a time when "Bio" products are becoming trendy around the This technical support consisted of the pedology survey of the

world and there is the possibility of finding an apropriate soil, soil, planning of tiles for planting (orientations, dimensions,

without pesticides or chemicals, nothing is better than a field of heights) as well as the preparation of compost, a major
healthy fruits and vegetables that could be "certified BIO". component of organic farming.

EFOI or Entreprendre au Féminin de l'Océan Indien Mauritius is In addition to the technical training, this organization has already
the branch in Mauritius of the EFOI organization. This organization begun the simplified inventory of plant species in order to

aims to develop the know-how of women entrepreneurs in facilitate the task of members of the EFOI agriculture group and
Mauritius in various fields. This organization believes in the ability subsequently to bring in botanists from the Island arboretum. The
of JCI Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill, an association of young active aim of the meeting will be to confirm the results in order to

citizens who are always working for a positive change in society. preserve the endemic plants of the region. Other local

JCI Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill continues to provide development organizations such as Island Bio also provided technical support
opportunities to sensitive communities. and demonstrations with one of their functional permaculture
projects located at Tombeau Bay.

Since the last quarter of 2016, a project of training and a follow-up
in the field of entrepreneurship named "BYB Curepipe" was Currently, the EFOI Mauritius agriculture group is in the process
launched in the region of Curepipe. A Project in partnership with of putting into practice the theoretical courses acquired and plans

the US Embassy, Business Magic Ltd. as well as EFOI Mauritius. the future actions to be undertaken for the project, organization
of work, marketing plan of the project, cash management and the
Starting in the second quarter of this year, the BYB Curepipe program of partnership with the different points of sale without
project enters its second phase: "the practice". For this fact, apart forgetting respect of the various legal aspects.

from the individual projects, the members of EFOI Mauritius
decided to embark on a joint project of permaculture on a field in With this permaculture project in Dubreuil, Mauritius will be able
Dubreuil, the region of Midland. to see the quantity of organic and fresh produce available in the
region, a step in the production of safe and healthy food.
In this project, EFOI members plan to proceed with the cultivation
of several varieties of vegetables and fruit trees. In order to carry The objective of JCI Beau Bassin Rose Hill is to create positive
out this project well, other organizations such as "Terra Habilis changes and sustainable and impactful action on EFOI Mauritius
Indian Ocean", which has its headquarters on the island of members and their entourage. Train and supervise the
Réunion, have come to contribute by giving technical support for beneficiaries for a good management of their project, whether
permaculture. community or individual in the future.




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PARTENARIAT ENTREPRENDRE AU FÉMININ OCÉAN INDIEN RÉGION MAURICE /
JEUNE CHAMBRE INTERNATIONALE BEAU-BASSIN/ROSE-HILL


Entreprendre au Féminin Océan Indien Région Maurice est une plateforme qui regroupe les

femmes entrepreneurs de l‟Ile Maurice. Elle pousse ses membres à faire leur entreprise
devenir formelle, à être autonomes grâce aux formations données ou aux opportunités

reçues par ses partenaires. Il y a aussi des opportunités commerciales dans le réseau

EFOI Région.

Un de ses fidèles partenaires est la Jeune Chambre Internationale de Beau-Bassin/Rose-

Hill. Grâce à laquelle les membres d‟EFOI Région Maurice bénéficient de la formation

Apran lans ek ger to lantepriz par le Sénateur Bruneau WOOMED. Le volet théorique déjà
entamé, les apprenants font la pratique sur le projet d‟Agriculture d‟EFOI Région Maurice

sur leur terrain de Dubreuil.C‟est par l‟intermédiaire de Bruneau WOOMED qu‟EFOI Région

th
Maurice a rencontré Island BIO et a été visiter le jardin communautaire BIO de 12 Star de
Baie du Tombeau. Les membres présents sont tombés sous le charme de la technique que

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12 Star applique qui est la permaculture.

“La permaculture repose sur 3 principes éthiques : prendre soin de la Terre, prendre

soin des Hommes, partager équitablement les ressources.”

L‟Équipe Secteur Agricole a aussi suivi une formation d‟élevage avec FAREI et compte s‟y

appliquer ainsi que répliquer un jardin communautaire sur leur terrain. Island BIO a permis

à l‟Équipe de suivre la formation d‟Agro-écologie avec Laurent F.FONTAINE de Terra

Habilis O.I. et de la Permacultrice Zoé ROZAR. Bientôt il y aura des sessions d‟Art
Thérapie avec Angel ANGOH.


EFOI Région Maurice est ravie de la collaboration avec la JCI Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill qui ne
s‟arrête pas là. Une série de causerie sera lancé cette semaine-ci sur des thèmes qui

touchent les entrepreneurs; tels que Valeurs Humaines, Marketing, Finance. JCI Mauritius

apportera aussi son soutien aux formations. EFOI Région Maurice remercie
chaleureusement les jeunes de JCI qui collaborent et oeuvrent certainement à faire EFOI
mener à bien sa mission




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ZEN Scool

ZEN SCOOL – UPCOMING TRAININGs


La Foire Travay


Having a decent job is considered to be more a This is addressing a well-known issue in the

right than anything else. But many are our field of human resources as many recruiters
citizens are less privileged due to the inability claimed about the poor quality of CV received

to have access to information. Thus, JCI which hinder the selection process. “La Foire

BeauBassin/Rose-Hill is coming forward with a Travay” is also an opportunity for the
new concept which will not only bring the job inhabitants of the above mentioned regions to

next door to the citizen but will also help these have access to legal advice if necessary with

people to be better prepared to face the fierce regards to Laws pertaining to working
competition on the job market. con ditions and other related issues. This event
has the aim to be a one-stop shop which will

„‟La foiretravay‟‟ wants to be more than a job lead to empower the people as ongoing training

fair; it is an opportunity to prepare those during the whole day on the following theme:-
unemployed people to be in connection with
employers. This event will take place in four  How to face an interview?- Interview
different regions in the country namely at techniques and clues
Residence Barkly, Residence Sainte Catherine,  Grooming during the interview
Camp Levieux and Sainte Croix. It will take  How to ensure high employability?
place during weekend in order to allow job
seekers to be present on site so that they can These trainings will be delivered by experts

take full advantage of the services being within these fields of competency. By „‟La Foire

offered. Among the innovation that „‟la Travay‟‟ JCI Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill wants to
foiretravay‟‟ will bring is the facility that those inspire unemployed people, help them to

attending will have a special desk which will believe that things can change but above and

provide the resource to design a Curriculum everything to achieve the next step.
Vitae and to print it on the spot.

Job seekers will have only to bring all their
certificates and on the spot, trained
professional will guide them before they submit
their CV to the employers.


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“InStyle" with








Jennifer Thomas











EFOI


PRESIDENT
















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Passionate about her job, Jennifer Thomas epitomises what every young woman would aspire to become one day. Not only is she

a confident and successful business woman, but she is also a humble and considerate person. Below is an encounter with the

friendly, dynamic Jennifer.


1. Tell us about yourself, your career There were also many financial challenges. It

and what you do in life, and how it all was easier to be accepted as a Fashion
started. Designer than an Image Consultant, as the LE SAVIEZ-VOUS?

latter was an entirely new concept in Mauritius.
I was born in Mauritius and did my primary and
secondary education in Mauritius. I then went To explain a bit more about image consultancy, Entreprendre au Féminin -

to South Africa at the Creare International well there are two main categories, namely:
School of Music, Dance and Drama to study Océan Indien, Région
music, drama and art. (1) Body morphology and colours which would Maurice est une

suit each person;

Thereafter, I moved to Australia where I association totalement

completed a Degree in Counselling (which (2) Communication/ customer care and service apolitique et à but non-
lasted 3 years). I also did an Advanced /fine dining

Diploma in Christian Ministry, Youth lucratif regroupant des

Counselling and Chaplaincy. Examples of: Femmes Entrepreneurs de

This has a link with the fashion industry (and I - Customer Service (corporate clients) Maurice dans les secteurs
will come back to it). I tried to combine my d'activités suivants: Textile,
Degree in Fashion and Business to my For instance this year I trained future

Advanced Diploma in Counselling. secretaries. I worked for 20° Sud restaurant to Artisanat, Agriculture et

advise them on Customer Service / Image. I Agro-alimentaire.

I have worked in Australia for 12 years, after also conducted a training for the whole of
which I came back to Mauritius in 2013. I then Bagatelle Mall and Jumbo Riche-Terre.

started my business in March 2016.
The re are a few similar contracts lined up.
There were lots of challenges and bumps along
the way. This was mainly because I was - Customer Service (individual clients)
bringing new ideas as a young woman
entrepreneur, and this was not easily Some women having a low self-esteem and

acceptable to the traditional Mauritian mindset. who are unhappy with their physique come to

me for coaching or for a complete make-over.
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life, for instance divorcees.

I then devise a tailor-made Counseling also been affiliation with „Women in
Programme for them and also recommend the Networking‟ (WIN).
best diet to them, so that they can lose weight.
A decisive encounter was when I met Mrs
I am quite open-minded, having worked Ginette Villeneuve-Anaudin, the Past President

overseas and travelled a lot abroad. In the past of EFOI, and she saw in me the woman who
I have collaborated with various Australian had the necessary grit and capacity to take
designers. over this presidency which she had assumed

for the previous 20 years or so.
One of my greatest achievements is that I have
had the chance to work for a 5-Star resort The women I meet through EFOI often have a

called The Crown Burswood in Perth, Australia, low self-esteem of themselves.
and had the immense privilege to work with
international stars such as Miley Cyrus and I was pleased to have come across JCI

Lady Gaga. members in 2016 when they were doing an

interesting project in called “Developing
2. You are a very fervent supporter for Entrepreneurship at Grassroots Level”.

the empowerment of women. What

has motivated you to invest yourself 3. The greatest challenges you
for such a cause and to join EFOI? encounter on a day-to-day basis as
EFOI President.

I actually had a passion for social work since I

was a teenager (in high school). In fact, I used The mentality in Mauritius. Some men find it
to work for an association called „Ecole pour la difficult to accept that women can also stand up

Solidarité et la Justice‟. and be successful businesswomen. There is

also the fact that I work with women having
This association catered for children in ghettos, different personalities.

who found themselves neglected and roaming

on the streets with no shelter and who were 4. What according to you, holds women
being rejected by society. back from advancing in their 14
professional careers?

I have a passion to work with kids. When I was

in Australia, I did my internship in 2 schools Your worst energy is yourself – your mind.
which were specialized for migrants, being Most people are afraid and do not have enough

children coming from Iraq and Iran. I wanted to self-confidence, saying to themselves that they

work with them after completing my Degree in I do not have the ability to do certain things in
also joined AMFC („Association Mauricienne life, and asking themselves so many questions.

des Femmes Chefs d‟ Entreprise‟) and have

One of my mottos in life is: “Courage is the But we cannot generalise the fact young people

ability to take a leap outside your familiar are more interested in technology than working
comfort zone.” for society, and JCI is the perfect example.


5. How do you manage your work-life 7. What measures, according to you,
balance? (being a married woman) could be taken to empower women
further by the JCI Community?
Living in a positive environment with my family.

My father is a motivational speaker. My mother I have met a few strong-willed women within
is my Production Manager and she is of great the JCI community.

help. I really trust her in managing my

business. This helps me to have a proper work- Not all of us are outgoing.
life balance.
I would recommend having two or three-day

I also have the chance to have a great husband sessions with high school girls, where they
who is very supportive in everything I do. would have the opportunity to be pampered,

coached and to listen to motivational talks.

Finding one‟s own space as an individual is

also primordial in my opinion. I am part of a 8. Finally, do you have a message to all
music Band in Quatre-Bornes, and also sign in the young women leaders in JCI out
parties sometimes. I also do sports 3 times a there?
week.
- Only this: “If you can dream it, you can do
6. Do you believe the youths of today it.”
are socially active enough, or could
more be done in this area?


No. They are more technologically-active and
less socially active. For instance, I use
Whatsapp only as a marketing tool, and have a
Business Page.






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COIN NU





MEMBRES

Dear Readers,
COIN NU MEMBRES – RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMIT PROJECT
Following the World Environment Day which was celebrated on
th
the 5 June, this article is focussed on bringing light on the

various issues and aspects towards a sustainable environment.
Climate change, too much pollution, not enough clean fresh

water, deforestation are just some of the environmental issues
we are facing today. Climate change is considered as the
single greatest threat we have ever faced. The poorest of the
poor have always been the first affected; drought, flood, food
shortage are imperilling the lives of millions. It is high time to

take action to counter those adverse effects to achieve a
greener and more sustainable standard of living. We, JCI
members, have to be active and in line with UN sustainable
development goals; Goal 13: „Take urgent action to combat

climate change and its impact’

Climate change is mostly an energy problem. The vast majority
of the carbon and greenhouse gases we emit into the
environment are generated due to our need for energy. We use
energy everyday of our life; watching television, washing
clothes, cooking, taking a shower, using a laptop, computer,
mobile phone, our vehicles require gasoline and diesel; street
lighting; shopping mall; the list can be exhaustive. But do we
really ponder where this energy comes from? Most of our
energy consumption is fuelled through the burning of fossil

fuels. However, with experts predicting the extinct of fossil fuel
by 2050, there is the urge to find other sources of energy. With
a power cut of 2-3 hours, we are already irritated and feeling
helpless at home. Now imagine being deprived of access to
energy; we will surely not survive.

Most of us have already come across the new trend
„Renewable Energy‟. But what is renewable energy and where
does it come from? Putting it in a simple form: renewable
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energies are those generated from sources that do not have a
finite end. The typically example of renewable energy we think

of are those from natural sources such as solar, wind and

water power. However, they are not the only one. The other not
so common forms of renewable energy include biomass, solid
wastes, biofuel, tidal energy and geothermal forms of energy.
However the implementation of renewable energy has to
overcome several barriers. These hurdles include
commercialization barriers due to its new technology, tax

distortions, failure of the market to promote the benefits of
renewable to the public, market barriers such as lack of

information and funding.
In this line, in order to be able to move towards renewable
energy onto commercialization and making Mauritius more

environmentally green and sustainable, we are organising a
renewable energy summit. This summit will bring together
academics and industries to further ease with the
implementation of renewable energy and try to overcome the
various barriers.

In the current time, renewable energy is a must due to the
following factors: fossil fuel is limited; the planet is already
experiencing extreme conditions in terms of climate change

and carbon emissions; energy security; environmental damage;
economic stability and public health among others. The energy

summit will be a reminder of the benefits that the environment
bestows upon us and also the fact that we need to protect it in
order to ensure a safe planet for our progenies. The future of
our planet and children is in our hand and the future is green

energy, sustainability and renewable energy.




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Aspiring Member’s Corner

Avina Uckiah


Joining an organization whose vision would
.
match my own personal values was
something I had never anticipated. It did
however happen when I first read the JCI

creed. There was instant chemistry.

Although I had previously heard about the
organization from the media, I had the chance

to learn more about it first-hand from my
neighbour, Shrishti Boodaloo, 2015 Local
Treasurer and 2016 Local Secetary who has
been an active member of JCI Beau-Bassin/
Rose-Hill for the past 4 years now.


What pushed me to join? Simple- Sharing the
same vision as JCI as mentioned above, and
aiming towards a common goal, which is the
betterment of society through selfless
service.


I had reached that crucial point in my life
when I realised that social work would pave
the way for a more fulfilling and meaningful
life. No job in the world could have given me
that sense of fulfillment.
Here, I must admit that JCI offers young
people an excellent platform not only to serve
others through sustainable projects but also
to enjoy every part of it.


Looking forward to being an official member
of the big JCI family soon!

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Interview with








Therese Loo










SENATOR



OF JCI BEAU-BASSIN/ROSE-HILL

















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1. How and why did you join JCI? (training) part of it. I graduated from Prime the

1st step to be a trainer then Excel the designer

When we returned back in Mauritius, my course program in Copenhagen and from all
husband and I wanted to join a Ngo. At that levels of training I got the opportunity to DID YOU KNOW?

time to be able to join JCI we needed a god graduate as an International Graduate from JCI

father. I had a friend from JCI Port Louis and university at that time. Today I have my own
due to the fact that we resided at that time in training school and I develop tailor made More than 50 years

Beau Bassin, my friend looked for a god training programs for my clients. ago, the JCI Senate was

mother for my husband. I was supposed to join

after he sworn in as a member. It happened Personally JCI developed my leadership and established to
that when he sworn in I just discovered that I coaching skills. I can now do speeches and recognize the

was pregnant. I then let it go. He made up his communicate much easily.
JCI carreer and I had 2 children. During 4 years outstanding
I followed almost all training programs as a achievements and
guest and I attended almost all JCI events in 3. Your most wonderful moment in JCI?
Mauritius. service of JCI members
My 1st World congress in Sapporo, worldwide.
After the birth of my 2nd child I decided Japan.
to join in. As an aspiring member I attended My 1st community project "Adult literacy
my 1st world congress as well as my for out of school youth deaf" JCI Senators display
international experience. It was my best world My year as President of JCI Beau
congress. I won the 1st timers competition and Bassin Rose Hill determination and
it was great to receive my price from Karyn My experience at the African Academy leadership and are
Bisdee the 2000 World President. This in Kenya
experience boosted my desire and I came back JCI Prime training encouraged to stay
with a community idea project for the deaf My experience as JCI trainer in South connected and provide
children. I sworn in December 2000 to be able Africa, Comoros and Madagascar
to contribute to the advancement of our As Project Director of 2003 National support throughout the
community. My 1st community project as Convention in Rodrigues entirety of their lives.
Director won the award for best community
project in Mauritius and in Africa. There started
my JCI career.

2. How, according to you, has JCI
contributed to your professional career
and your personal life?
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I joined JCI for community projects and I
discovered the individual development

4. The greatest challenges you In 2000 when I was Local President, I had a
encountered when you were Local team of women only and this year we recruited SENATOR THERESE LOO

President and National President and almost all women and among them the 2003, JCI Career
what actions you took to overcome them. 20 04 and 2005 Local President. In 2008 as
National President there was more men than 2000 JCI Member

As Local President and National women on my board. 2000 1st timers competition award at JCI
President my biggest challenge was time World Congress
management and managing teams. In 2002 at 7. Further to Question 6 above, how would

2001 JCI Vice President
the same time when I was Local President my you cater for any gender inequality, if 2001 Project Director for "Adult literacy for

husband was JCI Vice President assigned to any? out of school youth deaf"
Africa it was really a challenge to manage my 2001 Graduated Prime
2001 Best Local and National member
job, my small children and JCI. In JCI I don' think there is gender award
inequality especially in JCI Mauritius. Most JCI

In 2008 I was not prepared to be members reached their leadership positions on 2002 Best community project at local and
national level
National President as I was dormant since the basis of their hardwork, achievement and 2002 JCI Local President

2004. I got an opportunity and I grasped meritocracy. 2002 Best Member for Africa
it. The challenge is that I had to work with 2002 Best LOM at national level
teams of JCI members unknown to me and 8. According to you, are women in JCI 2002 100% Efficiency Award

2002 Graduated in African Academy
younger than me also. It was a real challenge. receiving adequate training to become the 2002 Twinning agreement signed between

leaders of tomorrow? JCI Beau Bassin Rose Hill and
5. How active, according to you, are JCI Safari from Kenya

women within the JCI community? Yes.

2003 Project Director for National

Women are normally very active 9. What measures could be taken to Convention in Rodrigues (more than
100 participants) with JCI Rodrigues
especially in Mauritius. They seem to be empower women further by the JCI 2003 Graduated Excel

organised especially with their planning and we Community? 2003 Won 4 awards for Africa for our LOM

have seen women"s growth in leadership
posts. Give more training on how to manage 2007 NTI Director
2007 Senatorship
their JCI, family and professional time so as not

6. Do you think there is a fair to lose any married women as members due to 2008 National President
representation of women within the JCI lack of time. 2008 Won 5 awards for Africa for our NOM

including 100% efficiency at World
local chapter Boards? Congress
Le mot de la fin: JCI is a wonderful organisation
Yes but it depends on years. Some full of opportunities for everybody who grasp 2009 International Graduate
2009 Chairperson for Africa and Middle
years you have more women than men and them. It is a lifetime experience so live it fully East meeting in South-Africa
vice versa. and enjoy each moment with passion.
2010 Chairman for National Jury Panel

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KI NEWS JCI?

2017 JCI Mauritius TOYP – by Marie Luce Chang-Ko 25

The Outstanding Young Person Award (TOYP) was an event designed to

showcase the extraordinary young people in Mauritius. It takes courage to
act differently than the crowd but to standout requires a whole new level of

courage. It was an honor to be part of the team who set up the event. It is

with events such as these that JCI empower its members. There is only so
much you can learn by taking a project management course or event

planning course, the real learning part comes when you go the field and

taking on the spot decisions.
Event hosted by: JCI Curepipe


EDIKER POU ERADIKER – by Marie Luce Chang-Ko

If I had to award a project which best encompasses the crucial role

of NGOs in society, it would definitely be this one. The beauty of this
project is that it touches Domestic Violence, a very sensitive, which

affects all levels of society and the project bridges the gap between

the law, victims and the law enforcers.

Domestic Violence has been a problem for milleniums and

fortunately for the victims, the laws have changed to better protect
them. What has not changed is that the victims and law enforcers do

not master the law and the ones who do are the lawyers and they do
not
come cheap which is a problem for the lower-incomes. The
second problem is that there many other NGOs and hotlines out

there to support the victims but how can this be of any use if the

victims do not know 1) they exist, 2) how to contact them, 3) the law
and 4) their rights.


This is why projects such as Ediker Pou Eradiker are so important. The law is only a piece of paper if nobody knows their rights.

The most beautiful part, in my opinion, came during question time at the Roche-Bois event when an attendee asked what

happens when a victim does not get a pension and husband cannot afford to give her one, and the Mafubo representative
answered: "The victim will have to learn to stand on her two feet and support herself".

Event hosted by: JCI City Plus

World President Dawn’s Visit

. By Marie Luce Chang-Ko


She is definitely one of the most intriguing high-profile persons I have

ever had the chance to meet. She is indeed very warm and down-to-

earth. However, my main take-back from this event is the reminder of
keeping things simple.


She spoke about several of the most interesting projects she worked

on and in all of them, the solutions were simple and yet amazingly

efficient. Simple logs can help children get to school, in some places; a

dustbin can make a cleaner environment for schools. This is essence

JCI for me.

Creativity is a superpower and all we need is that one idea to solve the

problem.

It is too easy to find complicated solutions, yet if we step out of the box,

we might see things differently from the outside.

Yes! It is easier said than done but then again it would have been
boring had it been an easy task ;)


Another interesting point which she highlighted was how the events
empowered the members by taking them outside of their comfort

zones. The events allow members to run micro-businesses thus giving

the members opportunities to try something different from their current

jobs. JCI does provide interesting empowerment opportunities to its

members and those who are successful embark on amazing

adventures. How can a journey to Mexico not be exciting?


The final point was the importance of making an event fun. It does not

have to be serious all the time. We can promote local business but

creating fun events and competition. I think this is a great approach.

I was definitely inspired by her speech and it was definitely a nice

back-to-basics course.


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INITIATION TO ARCHERY – by Marie Luce Chang-Ko
Archery is one of the most inclusive sports there is. Because archery is more about execution and self-discipline rather
than athletic capabilities and genetics, it addresses a broader audience, some of which has never been able to partake in

a sport for some reason. It is a common misconception that one must be strong or have perfect eye-sight to be an archer.
Truth is, the equipment is custom fitted to the archer and not the other way around. Every bow, arrow and pieces of
equipment has been carefully selected and adapted for its user. Besides being an ancient form of hunting and warfare,

Archery (or toxophily) is often used, very much like Yoga or Tai Chi, as a means of meditation and relaxation. During the
shot process, one must learn to block off all external stimuli and focus on the task at hand. During those ten seconds, the
only things that matter are you, your bow, your arrow and your target. A great way break off from the fast pace and stress
of everyday life. And once the arrow is let loose we cannot change its fate, be it a good arrow or a bad arrow. In archery
like in life some events are beyond our control and archery teaches us that this it is ok to miss our target now and then, to
accept the outcome, learn from mistakes made and prepare for the next shot. Archery is not only a great sport for the
body but also for the mind. Not to mention we get to enjoy great company and the great outdoors.



















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INTERVIEW WITH GAEL VEERASAMY

PRESIDENT OF ROSE-HILL ARCHERY CLUB



Tell us more about yourself…
.
Gael Veerasamy, 32. I am an instructor at the post-
secondary and tertiary level in the field of
communications and media and since 2017, the

President of the Rosehill Archery Club.

Tell us about your passion for archery and
when did it start?

Archery was always an interest of mine since
childhood but I can safely say the London 2012
Olympics is the event that triggered the passion. From
there I asked around and learned about the Rosehill
Archery club and the rest is history.


Tell us about the Rose hill archery club…
The Rose-Hill Archery Club (or Rosehill Association de
Tir a l‟Arc) is actually the oldest archery club in
Mauritius. Born in the 80‟s, it predates the creation of
the actual Mau ritius Archery Federation by nearly a
decade. Today we are 30 members strong and
growing with shooters of all ages and levels.



What are the challenges being faced?

The biggest challenge archery is facing in Mauritius is

a lack of exposure of the discipline as a sport.

Mauritius has around 6 registered archery clubs as

well as several archery schools scattered all over the
island. While Archery is a well-known leisure activity in

of those who would like to pursue a
the island, many

career in the sport do not know who to talk to.

Thankfully the internet is helping bridging this gap.


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JCI Family Day – by Marie Luce Chang-Ko
JCI 101- What to expect when participating in a JCI Bring-and-Share?
First of all, you get a LOT of food made with love. Secondly, these folks

know how to party and finally there is nothing heartwarming than seeing
several generations laughing to together- Now, I know it´s not a
competition but I absolutely loved the BBQ marshmallows - I hadn't had

one of those gooey babies in forever - My next favorite would be the
super moist sponge cake (Mental note to add another 15km to my run).
Another delicacy which intrigued me was the Pakistani salad which was
just wow - The burgers were also really good, they just melted in my
mouth at eat bite - To sum up, you get a lot of food, a lot of love and a lot
of laugh.

PS: My apologies to those whom I didn't mention- my stomach was too

full by the time I reached your dish- BUT (!) you have been added to my
To-Taste list


Induction Session – by Avina Uckiah
“As young leaders, JCI members hold the key to solving some of the most
oppressing challenges of our times.”- Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General

This was one of the many motivational messages which my fellow aspiring
members and myself imbibed during the recent full-day Induction Session held
on 02 July 2017 at the JCI Secretariat.
I found the contents of the JCI Impact and JCI Achieve courses very much

relevant to aspiring members of the JCI community.
I would also wish to place on record the dedication of the trainers on that day,

and would like to take this opportunity to thank them heartily.
We all came out of the Induction Session feeling enriched and enthusiastic 29
about joining JCI and telling ourselves that we can truly make a positive impact
on society as young active citizens working together.
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KI PÉ



VINI?














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KI PÉ VINI? - FORTHCOMING PROJECTS, TRAININGS & EVENTS





















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Training on Personal Image, Grooming and Dining
th
Etiquette delivered by Jennifer Thomas – 29 July
2017

th
th
2017 JCI Mauritius National Convention – 7 and 8
October 2017 at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel.


JCI Mauritius Partnership Summit on Renewable
th
Energy – 7 October 2017, starting at 10 a.m at
the Ravenala Attitude Hotel.
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La “Foire Travay” – To be confirmed…

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