International Area

This area provides an opportunity for individual members to contribute to the development of goodwill, understanding, and cooperation among all people. Programming in this area encompasses all projects and programs that enhance a member’s knowledge of different cultures and countries around the world.

The International Area of Opportunity includes the following two Commissions: State, National and International Junior Chamber Involvement; and International Involvement.

Portfolios Represented:  Management/State Directors (International Involvement) and Community (State, National, and Junior Chamber Involvement).

 

State, National and International Junior Chamber Involvement

This Commission includes all state, national, and international emphasis programs.

Examples Include: State Priority Projects, Outstanding Young Farmer, Ten Outstanding Young Americans, Citizens’ Corps, and Relay for Life, among others.

 

International Involvement

Projects in this Commission include those that provide assistance or promote understanding and communications between the chapter and people outside the United States. Junior Chamber members recognize the fact that the present world problems can often be solved through international collaboration, tolerance, and friendship. Members put this belief into practice by collaborating in joint worldwide projects.

Examples include: Twinning, Food Drives for Other Countries, International Guest Speakers, and Chapter Visitations.