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PUBLIC NOTICES

January 13 2005

Galway members lead the way at Junior Chamber World Congress
Junior Chamber Galway members Eugene Garvin and MacDara Hosty played major roles in representing Ireland at the recent Junior Chamber International World Congress in Fukuoka, Japan. JCI Ireland national president Eugene Garvin headed the 12 strong Irish delegation which included a candidate for the position of JCI world president Kevin Cullinane from Cobh. Following a successful campaign Mr Cullinane was officially elected and sworn into the top position within Junior Chamber in the world. He joins the 1984 world president Joe Murphy as only the second Irishman to attain this honour. Video footage of the newly elected president's inauguration and acceptance speech can be downloaded from the JCI Ireland website at www.jci-ireland.org Mr Hosty had the honour of heading up the Irish debating team which became the JCI World Debating Champions. The Irish team came through a tough semi-final against JCI-UK in carrying the motion that `A woman's first love is her man's credit card'. In the final against Australia, the Irish trio were equally successful in winning through by successfully defeating the motion that `Love letters are a thing of the past'. Also on the Irish team were Darragh McGann (JCI Cobh) and Jeremy Doyle (JCI Fingal). Mr McGann was also narrowly beaten into the runner up position in the World Public Speaking competition. Earlier in the conference Mr Hosty was head trainer for the highly rated JCI LEAD leadership development course that was attended by JCI members from all over the world. Overall the conference in Japan was a tremendous success for the Irish delegation and Junior Chamber in Ireland can now look forward to a year with an Irishman holding the highest office in the organisation worldwide. As world president Mr Cullinane will chair the 2005 JCI World Congress in Vienna at which a large delegation of JCI members from both Galway and around the country are expected to attend. JCI Galway is affiliated to JCI Ireland and is part of the largest personal and leadership development organisation for young people in the age group of 18-40 in the world - Junior Chamber International. It is a voluntary, non-political organisation that fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship and social responsibility through its range of activities and projects. JCI Galway meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 8pm. Check the website at www.juniorchambergalwa y.com to confirm details. New members and guests are always welcome to attend.

Galway's MacDara Hosty (right) pictured with fellow team members (l-r) Darragh McGann (Cobh) and Jeremy Doyle (Fingal) after winning the JCI World Debating title at the JCI World Congress in Japan.

Table quiz in aid of Cruinniu Drop In Centre
A table quiz in aid of Cruinniu Drop In Centre will take place in Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday January 25 at 8pm. Cruinniu is an Irish word meaning gathering or meeting. The Cruinniu Drop in Centre located at Westside Resource Centre, Westside, Galway, aims to provide an alternative, secure, supportive, and relaxed meeting place for anyone suffering from mental health problems such as schitzoprenia and depression. The services are free of charge. The centre is userfriendly and staffed with support from colleagues. The people who provide the service really understand. Cruinniu also provides transport to and from the meeting place. Meetings are held in the centre every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm. The table quiz will be followed by music with Michael Shine. Tickets cost 5 per person, 20 per table. Tickets can be purchased by phoning Billy at 086 3776925, Helen 086 0752178, or John 087 2221292.

Junior chamber plans fundraising bowling night for tsunami appeal
Junior Chamber International has launched `Operation Hope' for the tsunami victims and JCI members in the affected areas are working on the ground providing aid and funding facilities. Supporting their efforts JCI Galway is organising a fundraising bowling night at City Limits on Thursday January 20 from 8pm to 10 pm. City Bowl @City Limits of Oranmore is providing the venue free of charge as well as great spot prizes with Crispfood providing finger food on arrival to participants. Members of the public of all ages are invited to join in. Teams will be assembled on the night for a fun competition. Tickets cost 10 per person and can be purchased by contacting Patricia Mullen of Junior Chamber 087 9385654.

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