INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

REFERENCES
The following chapter ment: in further references may ass:st your state or their international involvedeveloping

Brother's Brother Foundation 824 Grandview Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15211 Contact: Luke Hingson, American Council President Agencies

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for Foreign Services 200 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10003 Contact: leon Marion, Executive Director National Committee 1776 F. Street NW for World Food Day

Washington, DC 20437 Contact: Patricia Young, National Project Concern 3550 Afton Road San Diego, CA 92123 Contact: Henry Sjaardema, UNICEF 331 E. 38th Street New York, NY 10016 Contact: Bob Brennan, CARE 660 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 Contact: Philip Johmton,

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The American Red Cross Contact: Local American Red Cross Chapter The United States Jaycees P.O. Box 7 Tulsa, OK 74121-0007 Contact: International Affairs Program Jaycees International P.O. Box 140577 Coral Goble~, fL 331 14.()577 Contoct: Secretory Generol

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INTRODUCTION
On December 7, 1944, in Mexico City, the Joycee movement officially expanded to the international level with the formation of Junior Chamber International (JCI). Thirtysix delegates, representing eight nations, laid the groundwork for the organization naw known as Jaycees International. Today, the Jaycee movement is recognized in 75 nations. Throughout the warld, over 500,000 young people are striving to meet the needs of their communities while gaining personal growth from their efforts. The challenges facing many Jaycees around the world are much more basic than those faced by members of The United States Jaycees. In many nations, the mere exi5tence of Jaycees is challenged by the spread of communism. In other areas, Jaycees fight human suffering through education and relief programs. The Jaycees of these countries ask only for aid in developing a more informed and effective organization to meet and overcome their problems. Many U.S. Jaycees chapters have already accepted this challenge by associating themselves with Jel counterparts throughout the world. The U.S. Jaycees, recognizing the need to expand its role in providing assistanGe to the member nations of JCI, has developed the Partners in Brotherhood program.

Note: In order to monitor and evaluate the progress of our international involvement efforts, it is requested that state organizations and chapters provide a copy of all written correspondence relative to international programs to The United States Jaycees, International Affairs Program Manager, P.O. Box 7, Tulsa, OK 74121-0007.

ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to the Partners in Brotherhood program, there are several other ways that states and chapters can become more involved in JCI. Attendance at JCI Conferences and World Congress. The United States Jaycees is assigned to Area E of Jaycees International, along with the Bahamas, Bermuda, Belize, Canada, The Netherland Antilles, Suriname and The West Indies. An annual conference meeting is held each spring. The 1984 meeting is scheduled for May 16-19, in Aruba, a resort island in the Caribbean. The 1985 meeting is to be May 8-11, 1985, in Nassau in the Bahamas. Annually, Jaycees from around the world attend the JCI Warld Congress. A World Congress is an event where friendships are formed that last a lifetime. The resulting understanding by people of other cultures truly serves the brotherhood of man. The 1984 World Congress will be held in Montreal, Canada, November 11-17. For more information on the Montreal Congress, contact The U.S. Jaycees, Director of National Meetings and Events. Participation in the National Awards Program, Each year The United States Jaycees recognize, by population division, the top three local projects in the area of international involvement. From the population division winners, the international involvement project of the year is selected. The James McKeithan Memorial Award is presented annually to the state having the best and most comprehensive activities in the field of international involvement. The Wayne McCall Memorial Award is also presented annually to the three individual members who have made the most outstanding contributions in International Relations activities. Participation in the JCI Awards Program. Chapters may submit entries for project and individual competition at the Area E Conference and World Congress. For information on the entry requirements, contact The U.S. Jaycees, Director of National Awards.

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Step Four: Initiation of Partnership. The Partnership Committee should draft a letter to its selected notional organization or chapter. The purposes of this letter are to: 1) introduce your state or chapter and 2) extend on invitation to form the partnership. This correspondence should include a copy of the committee's Chairman's Planning Guide and the information contained in the outline of initial activities. Step Five: Partnership Activities. Once a response is rewived from the selected partner, the committee should review the background information provided by the portner. The committee can then set priorities for developing joint partnership activities. Two suggested joint activities to consider are: Operation Need. Most of the countries involved in the target area are "developing nations". As such, they are in need of various supplies, materials and equipment that are available in surplus quantities in the United States. Some examples are: Medical beds, equipment and supplies, optical lens, dental supplies, educational books (e.g., used elementary readers), pencils, paper, erasers, chalk, desks. rulers, flutes, crayons, agricultural seed, fertilizer, manual tools (hoes, rakes). These items can be successfully obtained at nominal cost (if any) through solicitations of distributors, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, and in community drives. It is advised that this type of activity be closely coordinated with the state's or chapter's partner to insure that the items collected are usable and appropriate for their needs. Shipment and distribution details should be finalized with the partner well in advance.

PURPOSE
The Partners in Brotherhood program encourage and assist Jaycees at state and is designed to local levels to become directly involved with international counterparts. By establishing state/country and chapter/ chapter partnerships, The U.S. Jaycees can more readily meet the immediate challenge of providing aid and assistance to Jaycees in developing notions. However, the full impact of this program will be measured by the increased mutual understand. ing of people, cultures and philosophies. The U.S. Jaycees is vital to the strength and direction of JCI. As the founding nation of the Jaycee movement, The U.S. Jaycees' commitment to JCI is to insure that the basic principles of leadership training and personal growth through community development activities are preserved. However, just as Our country and people are often misunderstood throughout the world. the philosophy and approach of The U.S. Jaycees, while certainly respected, remains a mystery to the member countries of JCI. The intent of the Partners in Brotherhood gap of understanding. program is to help bridge this

BENEFITS
The benefits of the Partners in Brotherhood program are many. Naturally, the initial benefits will be experienced by the participants themselves. Our international counterparts will benefit primarily from their improved understanding of the philosophy of The U.S. Jaycees. They will further benefit from the various U.S. Jaycees programs that can be made available to an international partner at a nominal cost. On the domestic side. the benefits may be a little more subtle, but nonetheless. very real. The U.S. Jaycees' participants will benefit from their improved understanding of the cultures and philosophies of their partners. They should also gain a new respect for the many opportunities they have as U.S. Jaycees and as American citizens. Th'ough the exchange of information and ideas. new projects will be developed to improve the impact of the Jaycee movement at the state and local levels. Finally, all participants will benefit from relationships resulting from the Partners in program. These relationships hold the essence "That the Brotherhood of Man Transcends the of Notions". the personal Brotherhood of Our bel,ef Sovereignty

Ambassador Exchange. The U.S. Jaycees can also provide guidance in this area. Arrange for an exchange of state or chapter delegates. On the state level, such exchanges have been successfully financed through state ambassador recognition programs. For more information about this program, contact The U.S. Jaycees International Affairs program manager. Step Six: Promotion of Chapter Partnerships. As stated previously, one of the objectives of the State Partnership Committee is to promote chapter partnerships. The State Partnership Committee should work directly with local chapters encouraging and assisting them in the development of chapter/chapter partnerships. The State Partnership Committee should also utilize state publications. newsletters, and state meetings for its promotional efforts. Once a chapter has established its partnership. it should promote its progress through articles in the chapter newsletter, state publicatIon and local news media.

The US. Jaycees, Jaycees Internotional and the entire world will derive numerous benefits from the mutual understanding and respect gained by the Partners in Brotherhood participants. These benefits will result in the realization of Henry G,essenbier's dream as stated in 1920; thaT "From within the walls of the soul of this organization, wherein the foundations of character and good citizenship are laid, I hope a message will come in the sometime 01 tomorrow that will stir the people toward the establishment of a permanent and lasting world peace".

The

maximum

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of this program

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achieved through chapter/chapter partnerships. Participation at the chapter level will create friendships, cultural respect and ideo exchanges that will have a lasting effect on the Jaycee movement and the brotherhood of man.

HOW TO GET STARTED

The activities and functions of the state/country and chapter/chapter programs will be very similar. The difference will primarily be one of scope. As such, the steps involved in starting these programs are essentially the same for the state and chapter. Step One: Establish Partners in Brotherhood Committee. This program should be treated with the some management principles as any other Jaycee project. The use of a Chairman's Planning Guide will help insure a successful program. Step Two: Partner Selection. leve!, this process should be coordin-

STATE/COUNTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Ear.h state Jaycee organization is encouraged to establish a partner relationship with the national Jaycee organization of another country. In organizing a partnership program, it is recommended that states :nclude the program as an extension of the community development portfolio. As interest and participation grows within a state, consideration can be given towards establishing an International Affairs state chairman or program manager. After adopting this program, a state should select a partnership committee to accomplish the following objectives:

On the chapter

ated through the state organization to prevent unnecessary duplication. Each state's Community Development vice president and service center has on address list of the notional organizations and chapters located within the prime target area of the Caribbean, Central America and South America. likewise, each state should coordinate the selection of its partner country through The U.S. Jaycees International Affairs program manager. If a state or chapter desires to establish a partnership outside the prime target area, they can contact The U.S. Jaycees International Affairs program manager for assistance. Step Three: Determination of Basic Portners~,ip Activities. The committee should develop an outline of activities that will effectively initiate the partnership. It is recommend ed that these initial activitie, be weighed towards exchanging of background information to enable all parties to become familiar with each other. Such information might include: o Plans of Action Rosters and/or Administrotive Guides Newsletters and/or Publications Project Reports Meeting Minutes Biographical Sketches of Officers Background information on state, city or com. munity (available from Chambers of Commerce, tourism boards, trovel agencies)

Partner

Selection

Determination of Basic Partnership Activities Initiation of Partnership Coordination of Partnership Activities Promotion of Chapter Partnerships

In making a partner selection, states are encouraged to first consider our neighboring countries in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The countries in these oreos have been selected as primary targets Partners in Brotherhood program. for the

CHAPTER/ CHAPTER PARTNERSHIPS

While it is not a requirement, chapters are encouraged to select their partner from chapters in their state's portner country. This arrangement will give maximum impact to your state's efforts and it will prove beneficial when conducting joint projects whe" partnerships become better established.