About Us
JCI Zugbuana is an all-female chapter based in Cebu, Philippines. Now on its 33rd year, the Zugbuana retains its status as one of the best all-female organizations in the country, with a bigger membership base of beautiful and brilliant lady leaders, making a difference in the community and living out our mission of being agents of positive change.
History
In 1991, JCI Senator Lucio “Jun” Lim together with JCI Member Antonio Climaco of the all-male, exclusive chapter of JCI Metro Cebu Uptown, envisioned a female counterpart of their local organization to join them as a sister chapter in this powerful JCI movement. Also known as the “Godfather of Zugs”, he started a training ground for Cebu’s female leaders.
Charter President
The honourable JCI Senator and now congresswoman Dulce Ann Hofer became the charter president of JCI Zugbuana who led members who have strong leadership potential.
What is JCI?
Junior Chamber International, commonly referred to as JCI, is a non-profit international non-governmental organization of young people between 18 and 40 years old. It has members in about 124 countries, and regional or national organizations in most of them.
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The first local Junior Chamber chapter was founded in 1915, but the international umbrella organization Junior Chamber International (JCI) was founded in Mexico in 1944.
By the age of 18, Henry Giessenbier Jr. had formed the Herculaneum Dance Club, a social outlet for the community's youth. On October 13, 1915, the first JCI Movement was founded when 32 men joined to form the Young Men's Progressive Civic Association (YMPCA) at the Mission Inn located in their hometown of St. Louis, USA.
JCI Mission
To provide leadership development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.
JCI Vision
To be the foremost global network of young leaders.
JCI Creed
We believe: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is the best work of life.
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2023 Awards & Achievements
75th National Convention Awards
Temiong Awards
BEST FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
A Zillion Dreams
Nominations
BEST FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
A Zillion Dreams
BEST JCI LOCAL ORGANIZATION SITE
JCI Zugbuana Website
BEST INTER-ORGANIZATION COLLABORATION
Pink October
43rd Visayas Area Conference
Quadro Awards
BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
BOOKAS
BEST FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
A Zillion Dreams
MOST OUTSTANDING PROJECT CHAIRPERSON
Grace Under Pressure
MOST OUTSTANDING LOCAL ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT (CATEGORY 2)
Reschaping The Future
Merit
MOST OUTSTANDING LOCAL ORGANIZATION (CATEGORY 2)
JCI Zugbuana Website
Awards Through The Years
1996
NATIONAL AWARDS
Merit Best Youth Activities
1997
NATIONAL AWARDS
International Affairs
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AREA AWARDS
Merit International Affairs
1999
NATIONAL AWARDS
Merit Special Projects
2000
ASPAC AWARDS
Merit Outstanding LOM President
International Affairs
NATIONAL AWARDS
Outstanding Project Chairperson
Outstanding LOM President, (CAT 3)
International Affairs
AREA AWARDS
Outstanding Project Chairperson
2001
AREA AWARDS
Most Outstanding New Member
Most Outstanding LOM, (CAT 3)
2002
NATIONAL AWARDS
Most Outstanding LOM, (CAT 3)
2004
AREA AWARDS
Most Outstanding New Member
Best Joint Work by a Group of LOM
2005
AREA AWARDS
1st Place JCIPEA Area IV
Merit Outstanding LOM of the Year
Merit Outstanding Current Member
Major Outstanding New Jaycee of the Year
Major Most Outstanding Project Chair
Major Most Outstanding Chapter President
Major Best Joint Work by a Group of LOMs
Major Best Sports Development Program
Major Best Youth Activities Program
Major Best Fundraising Program
Major Best Individual Development Program
NATIONAL AWARDS
1st place JCIPEA
Merit Best Individual Development Project
Merit Most Outstanding Chapter President
Most Outstanding LOM of the Year
Most Outstanding Project Chair
Most Outstanding Member
Major Assistance to the Handicapped Award
Major Civic Involvement Program
Major Best Youth Activities Program
Major Best Fundraising Program
2006
ASPAC AWARDS
Best Fundraising Program
NATIONAL AWARDS
Best JCI Area Conference Award
AREA AWARDS
Best Join Work by a Group of LOMs
Best JCI Local Organization Website
Most Outstanding JCI Member
Best JCI Week Celebration
Outstanding Local Organization President
2007
NATIONAL AWARDS
Most Outstanding Current Member
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AREA AWARDS
Major Best Fundraising
Merit Most Outstanding Project Chair
Merit Most Outstanding Chapter President
Merit Best Public Health
2008
AREA AWARDS
Major Best Fundraising
Major Best Joint Work by a Group of LOMs
Merit Best Public Health
2009
ASPAC AWARDS
Major Best Fundraising
AREA AWARDS
Major Best Civic Involvement Program
Merit Best Project Chair
Merit Best Joint Work by a Group of LOMs
Merit Best Membership Recruitment
2010
AREA AWARDS
Merit Best Youth Activities
Major Best Local Org, (CAT 3)
Major Best Joint Work by a Group of LOMs
Major Assistance to the Handicapped
Major Best Public Health
Major UN MDG Project
Major Best Public Relations
NATIONAL AWARDS
Best Public Relations
Major UN MDG Project
2011
AREA AWARDS
Major Best Joint Work by a Group of LOMs
2012
AREA AWARDS
Major Best Joint Work by a Group of LOMs
2013
AREA AWARDS
6th Place JCIPEA Point of entry, Area 4
2014
AREA AWARDS
6th Place JCIPEA Point of entry, Area 4
2015
AREA AWARDS
Top 10 JCIPEA
Merit Best Civic Development
Merit Best in Youth Development Program
Quadro Award for Best Training Director
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NATIONAL AWARDS
JCIPEA Silver Award
2016
AREA AWARDS
10th Place JCIPEA
Merit Best Local Organization, (CAT 3)
Quadro Best Sports Dev. Program
Quadro Best Individual Dev. Program
NATIONAL AWARDS
JCIPEA Silver Award
2017
AREA AWARDS
Most Outstanding JCI Local Organization(CAT 3)
Merit Best Individual Development Program
Quadro Most Outstanding New Member
Merit Best Cultural Affairs Program
Merit Outstanding JCI LO President, (CAT 3)
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NATIONAL AWARDS
JCIPEA Silver Award
Training Excellence Awards; Rank No. 10
Area Conference JCIPEA Rank No. 9
Most Outstanding JCI Project Chairman
Best Local Community Empowerment Program
Merit Award: Best Local Economic Development
2018
NATIONAL AWARDS
JGrowth Membership Award
JCIPEA Gold Seal of Efficiency
Best LocalSkills Development Program, Joint Project with JCI Manila
Juanegosyante with JCI Manila and JCI Cebu Inc.
Best Local Community Empowerment
Program Nomination Joaquin V. Gonzales Memorial Award for 2008 EVP Charmaine
2019
AREA AWARDS
Area Conference JCIPEA Ranking: Rank No. 12
Quadro Best Fundraising Program
Quadro Best Sports Development Program
Quadro Best Long-Term Community Project
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NATIONAL AWARDS
JCIPEA Bronze Seal of Efficiency
Merit Best Sports Development Program
2020
AREA AWARDS
Best LO Website
Best Local Community Empowerment Program
Best Personal Skill Development Program
Best Local Growth and Development Program
Best Civic Involvement Program
Platinum Seal of Efficiency: “2 Star Impact Award 100% Motivate Award”
NATIONAL AWARDS
Best Local Economic Development Program
Best Local Personal Skill Development Program
Most Outstanding New Member
Merit Most Outstanding JCI Local Organization Award (CAT 3)
JCIPEA 3 Stars Impact Award
Platinum Seal of Efficiency
2021
NATIONAL AWARDS
Sibol Award
Platinum Seal of Efficiency - 5 JCIPEA Stars
1 Bonus Star
1 Gavel
AREA AWARDS
Quadro Best Local Global Goals Project:
Quadro Best Animal Welfare Program
Quadro Best International Cooperation Project
Quadro Best Educational Program
Quadro Best International Development Program
Quadro Best Inter-organization Collaboration Project
Quadro Best JCI Local Organization Web Site
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AREA AWARDS
Merit Best Cultural Affairs Program: Roadmap with JCI Turkey
Merit Best Digital Marketing Program
Merit Most Outstanding Local Organization (CAT 2)
2022
WORLD AWARDS
Top 3
BEST JCI RISE Program: WeLight Gilutungan
NATIONAL AWARDS
Platinum Seal of Efficiency - 5 JCIPEA Stars
1 Bonus Star
1 Gavel
Top 5
Best International Development Program: Wander and Wonder Asia
Best Digital Marketing Program: ConvHERsations
Best Local Individual Development Program: Flourish
AREA AWARDS
QUADRO AWARDS
Best Animal Welfare Program: Let's get PAWsical
Best Local Individual Development Program: Flourish
Best Sports and Wellness Development Program: Cycle-4-Wheels
MERIT
Best Educational Program: Project Canoe: Sea of Dreams
Best Digital Marketing Campaign: ConvHERsations
Best JCI Local Organization Website: JCI Zugbuana Website
Best International Development Program: Wonder & Wonder Asia
Best Inclusivity Program for Dyifferently Abled Persons: PWDCan
Most Outstanding Chapter President (Category 2): President Janelle Casas: To Growing and Taking One Bold Step
