ENERGY: The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object by the application of force.

CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE through your Energy!

JCI Edmonton, Edmonton’s largest young professional organization, would like to invite you to attend the JCI Canada’s 75th National Convention, held September 22-26, 2010. Established in 1929, the “Edmonton Jaycees” are committed to “Empowering young leaders to create positive change and Be Better!”

The JCI National Convention is held each year in a different major centre in Canada, drawing hundreds of young professionals and business leaders from across the country. In September 2010, the Edmonton chapter has won the bid to host this exciting event. Members from all 29 Canadian chapters will attend the convention to participate in a wide variety of high-quality training courses and take part in the Annual General Meeting (also known as the General Assembly) to conduct the business of the corporation. The Effective Speaking Competition, National Awards Program and Outstanding Young Persons Award are all held at the national convention.

Local, national and international delegates are expected to attend this year’s convention. These delegates are dynamic, under 40 professionals and leaders of their communities, all of whom are actively engaged and investing themselves in their future. The convention will also feature three keynote speakers, including an interactive video conference Dr. Stephen R. Covey, renowned author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — recently named the most influential business book of the 20th Century. Dr. Covey was recently named one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans. Peter van Stolk founder of Jones Soda Company will also be featured as a keynote speaker.

JCI Edmonton is proud to showcase Edmonton to Canada and the world, and invites you to be part of a vibrant, professional movement working to create positive change.

As well, national convention offers a great opportunity for training, networking, fellowship and the sharing of ideas, projects and experiences.

If you business is interested in getting involved or partnering to support the conference please contact Shawn McMillan at 780-860-6340 or chairman@jciedmonton.com.

Images: City of Edmonton skylines. Photos courtesy of Travel Alberta.