08/09/2023
JCI Philippines Area 5's 3-Day Area Conference was successfully concluded in Davao City led by Area Vice President Mari Ellen Hope Jalon. The event was hosted by JCI Lakambini Davao and co-hosted by JCI Davao, Inc. and JCI Duwaling.
The 1st day of the AreaCon was met with activities that sparked the competitive spirit of different local organizations (LOs) like the Public Speaking Contest and the crowning of this year’s Mr. and Ms. JCI Area 5. The welcome night was conducted at Rancho Palos Verdes Club House, Davao City.
On the 2nd day, AVP Jalon presided over the plenary of the Area 5 Board and the LO Presidents at Acacia Hotel Davao. At the same time, a Members Training was conducted at the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), where 120 participants from other regions learned new leadership techniques while enjoying the beautiful coastline of the island.
The evening’s 43rd Agung Awards was also jam-packed with Area 5 delegates to witness the recognition of the best JCI programs in Area 5. AVP Jalon also recognized the commendable efforts of the area officers for supporting the vision of JCI in Mindanao.
The Area Conference ended with the closing plenary and NB elections. Indeed, it was "Escape the Ordinary, Experience the Extraordinary" for Area 5!
