New JCI West Indies President is Antiguan Leycia Samuels
The delegation from Antigua and Barbuda has returned from the recently concluded JCI National Convention in Guyana, where Leycia Samuels, the local chapter’s president, was elected President of JCI West Indies.
The convention was successful for the Antigua and Barbuda delegation, as Laurel Jonas, another chapter member, was elected Vice President.
Reports from Guyana indicate that the Antigua and Barbuda delegation left a strong impression at the convention.
With a 35-member strong group, JCI Antigua had the largest delegation and received numerous recognitions and awards across different categories.
Here is a listing of some of the categories won;
Recognition for serving in their respective positions
Leycia Samuel – Executive Vice President
Senator Andrea Smithen Henry – Senator Chairman
Senator Clovis St. Romain – Advisor
Senator Leslie Emmanuel – Advisor
Participation certificates in the following:
National Fundraiser
Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) – Caleb Gardner
Creative Young Entrepreneur – Chaneil Imhoff
World Clean Up Day
Representation in;
Public Speaking Competition – Past Vice President Byron Christopher
Debate Finalist – Vice President Ayana Dorsette , Chairman Kenrick George and Suria Ambrose .
Awards and recognition for:
Public Relations Champion
100 % Efficiency Champion
Largest Visiting Delegation
JCI Antigua
Most Reliable National Councilor / Local President
Therese Mills
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