In this Newsletter

This is the first edition of our newsletter which will now appear on the first Monday of every month. Read more about how we’ve spend our last monthly drinks. Also the installation of other committees took place, but we would like to inform you about those in the next newsletter. A new category was added to our agenda, i.e. Twinning.

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News

New member and candidates

At the February member meeting, Caroline Boessenkool was welcomed as a full member to our chapter. Furthermore, Richard Taylor and Cristina Kuyumzu (official name: Cristiana Cuiumju) were welcomed as candidate members. A warm welcome to you all. We're looking forward to seeing more of you in 2011.

Past events

On February 24^th Jasper, Richard, Ian and Annick have been playing squash at Squash city, prinseneiland. For over an hour they have been playing against each other, which they all experienced as a great work out. From the four who participated Jasper was the best, as you can see in the picture. Apparently they were so enthusiastic about it that the next squashing event will be held on the March 17^th again at Squash city.

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On Friday February 25^th we went to see the Black Swan in pathé Tuschinski at Rembrandtsplein. The old theater has a unique and extraordinary decoration, which gave our movie night a fitting atmosphere. Although the contrasting views on the movie, we all had a great night at Tuschinski and full of excitement we watched the movie . After the movie we went to Feijoa, where we had beer or drank wine out of crystal glasses. A great night.

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Picture of drinks at Werck Picture of Black Swan at pathé Tuschinski

Agenda Highlights

March 12 Winterber ski trip

The skislopes are open until the end of March, so we can do a trip on Saturday the 12th of March. We will collect at 7.00 AM near Amsterdam Central Station where we can park our cars. The program will be:
- drive to Winterberg (takes, with a stop-drink 3 hours);
- rent shoes & ski's for the people who need it;
- ski / snowboard & have drinks at the mountains 10.00 - 17.00 hours;
- Have a meal in the village of Winterberg

- drive back to Amsterdam and have après ski drinks there.

March 14 Member meeting

At the March member meeting, there will be a presentation and workshop from Tom Tom, the Dutch company which makes navigation systems for cars.

The agenda is as follows:

19.45-20.00 Arrival

20.00-20.30 JCI Amsterdam International agenda

20.30-21.45 TomTom Presentation & Workshop

22.00 - ….. Drinks

Location: To be announced

We would like to ask everybody to register on Facebook or by sending an e-mail to Binne Huitema: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before the 8th of March, which is tomorrow! For all members and candidate members who register we can guarantee participation. If you would like to visit our meeting as a guest, also please register and we will inform you a.s.a.p. if we can reserve a place.

April 2 - 3 JCI UK Marketing Academy

The JCI UK marketing academy is now open for registration! The academy takes place 2nd-3rd April in Barnsley. Early bird is available until the 20th of March. It is a really good value and includes all training and lunch on both days.

The academy is open to anyone who wants to learn about marketing and marketing within JCI, particularly current and future leaders of the organisation. You'll get to learn how to do marketing efficiently and cheaply and also get to meet and hang out with a bunch of awesome Jaycees from around Europe.

Please contact the hotel directly for rooms, we have a very advantageous rate of £25 per person per room including breakfast. +44 1226 309 955

The academy starts Saturday morning and lasts until Sunday afternoon. There will also be an optional program Friday night.

http://jciukmarketingacademy.eventbrite.com/

April 30 JCI ‘Uitmarkt’ & BBQ

With spring being on its way, Amsterdam is slowly starting preparations for one of the most festive days in the year: the celebration of Queens' Day, on the 30th of April! As JCI Amsterdam International, we are also preparing for a fun day, and we want to combine this with the spirit of JCI: the community pillar. We are going to organize the Uitmarkt sale!

The Uitmarkt Flea Market on Queens' Day offers all Amsterdammers the chance to sell their redundant items. This year, the Community Team is planning to organize our own JCI 'Uitmarkt'. From the money that we raise, we will organize a Vondelpark summer BBQ for individuals and families registered Voedselbank. The date for the BBQ is still to be announced, but will be in June.

This sounds interesting, right? The good news is: we need many hands!

Take note:
- Do you live in a perfect Uitmarkt-spot, in Jordaan or de Pijp, in the midst of where all the action will be? And are you happy to reserve an Uitmarkt-square meter or two a few days ahead? Happy to lend your kitchen to cook muffins in order to sell them on your doorstep? Happy to store a few boxes a few days ahead of the 30th?
- Are you a good salesperson or do you want to practice your sales skills?
- Are you a creative cook, thinking you can make big money with your sweet pies and cakes?
- Do you have a basement full of value-for-money second hand items (that fits into a big box / car), such as toys, clothes, books, dvds, household items?
- Are you a professional picnicker? Want to learn how to prepare sandwiches in bulk? Good at kindergartening for a bunch of children?

If your answer to any of these is yes, please let us know!

The collection action we will take place at the April member meeting and will be followed by another collection round if necessary!

May 21 Hike and Bike for Red Cross

JCI Amsterdam International will Hike and Bike for Red Cross. Be one of the 5 to represent our team…

Hike and bike is a new Dutch event to raise funds for the Netherlands Red Cross. Teams consist of six participants of which three hike for 17.5 or 40 kilometres and three bike for 70 or 160 kilometres through one of the most beautiful National Parks: Utrechtse Heuvelrug on May 21, 2011. Teams will need to raise a minimum of 2.500 euros for the National Red Cross in order to participate.

Let us know before the 15^th of March if you want to hike or bike for our team and send us your complete details (name, email address and a profile photo and advice if you have the right equipment).

For more information on the event check www.hikebike.nl and/or contact Andreea Bulisache - responsible for our team - at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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June 1 - 4 European Congress in Tarragona, Spain

This year the European Congress is organized by JCI Catalunya, in the historical city of Tarragona, near Barcelona, Spain. A great location near the beach, with a beautiful old city center. Around 2000 JCI members of Europe will gather here to meet (new) friends, enjoy workshops and trainings, and have lots of fun. It is also possible to do the Presenter and Trainer course at the European Congress!

Please visit http://www.jciec2011.cat for more information about the congress or http://www.ec2011tarragona.nl/ for joining the dutch delegation!