November 12, 2004
From the office of the Interim Secretary General
TO FROM
: :
NOM Presidents, JCI Board of Directors, and Key Jaycees Edson Kodama, Interim Secretary General
SUBJECT :
NOMINATIONS FOR JCI OFFICE IN 2005
Under the terms of Bylaw 8-12, Section 1, of the JCI Constitution, you are hereby advised that the following candidates have been nominated for JCI office in 2005 (family names appear in bold and underlined). In addition, as per the stipulations of the above-mentioned bylaw, a brief biography of each candidate appears under his/her name.
FOR THE OFFICE OF JCI PRESIDENT:
1. Kevin CULLINANE (JCI Ireland): Born in Hemel Hempstead, England, April 12, 1966. Citizen of Ireland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and is International Marketing Manager at Heineken Ireland in Cork, where he is responsible for the domestic and export sales of Murphy’s Irish Stout and Murphy’s Irish Red Beer. He resides in Cork, Ireland. Joined JCI Dun Laoghaire in 1989. Highest local office: President (1992). Highest state or regional office: Regional Director (1995). Highest national office: President (1997). Service at the international level: JCI Europe Secretary/Treasurer (1999); Parliamentarian to the JCI European Area Conferences in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003; JCI Vice President assigned to Canada and the United States (2001); JCI Executive Vice President assigned to Europe and Chairman of the 2002 Area D (Europe) Conference (2002); JCI General Legal Counsel (2003), and Chief Executive Assistant to the World President (2004). He has attended 17 JCI Area Conferences and 11 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: English and French. He is JCI Senator No. 55772.
Note: The requirements of Bylaw 8-12, Section 2(a), in respect of the minimum number of candidates (2) for the office of President were not met by the deadline of August 1, 2004.
FOR THE OFFICE OF JCI EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT:
1. Houssem BEL HADJ (JCI Tunisia)
Born February 6, 1968, in Bizerte, Tunisia. Citizen of Tunisia. He holds a master's degree in management, an advanced degree in business administration, and a diploma in marketing. He is the Director of Promotion and Economic Studies at the Bizerte Free Zone in Tunisia. He resides in Bizerte, Tunisia, with his wife Sonia. Joined JCI Bizerte in 1993. Highest local office: President (1997). Highest state or regional office: Executive Vice President (2000). Highest national office: President (2001). Service at the international level: Vice President assigned to Cameroon, Gabon,
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Ivory Coast, Jordan, Mali, and Senegal (2002); Area A Growth Commissioner and President of the Development Council for Africa and Middle East (AMDEC) (2003); Chairman of the JCI IT Commission (2004). He has attended 7 JCI Area Conferences and 6 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: English, French, Arabic, and Italian. He became a PRIME Coach (1999) and a Certified Local Trainer (CLT) (2003).
2. Dominique DÖTTLING (JCI Germany)
Born April 11, 1967, in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Citizen of Germany. She holds a master's in Social Sciences and Economics, and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Management. She currently consults and trains her customers in the field of change management taking responsibility for the entire process. She resides in Uhingen, Germany, with her husband Bert. She Joined JCI Göppingen in 1997. Highest local office: Executive Vice President (1999 and 2000). Highest national office: President (2002). Service at the international level: Vice President assigned to Bermuda, United States and West Indies (2003), Strategic Planning Committee Member (2004). She has attended 8 JCI Area Conferences and 5 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: German, English and French. She is JCI Senator No. 62871.
3. Jun TAKAHASHI (JCI Brazil)
Born November 21, 1968, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Citizen of Brazil. He holds a law degree and a degree in accounting. He is a lawyer and an accountant with expertise in taxes, contracts, labor relations and commercial agreements. He resides in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He joined JCI Japao in 1992. Highest local office: President (2000). Highest state or regional office: Regional President (2002). Highest national office: President (2004). Service at the international level: Vice President assigned to Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay (2003). He has attended 8 JCI Area Conferences and 4 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French and Japanese. He is JCI Senator No. 64213.
4. Koichi WASHIZAWA (JCI Japan)
Born February 16, 1965, in Nagano, Japan. Citizen of Japan. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Keio University in Japan, and an MBA from Michigan State University. He is the President of Sumihei Corporation, a trading company dealing with construction materials. He resides in Nagano, Japan, with his wife Hiromi and two children. He joined JCI Nagano in 1992. Highest local office: President (1999). Highest national office: Chairman, NPO Promotion Commission. Service at the international level: JCI Asia-Pacific Development Council Treasurer (1998), JCI Vice President (2001) assigned to Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and Nepal. JCI Executive Assistant to the President (2002), and JCI Treasurer (2003). He has attended 10 JCI Area Conferences and 10 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: Japanese and English.
Note: The requirements of Bylaw 8-12, Section 2(b), in respect of the minimum number of candidates for the office of Executive Vice President (6) were not satisfied by the deadline of August 1, 2004.
FOR THE OFFICE OF JCI VICE PRESIDENT:
1. Landry AHLONSOU (JCI Benin) Born July 2, 1969, in Cotonou, Benin. Citizen of Benin. He holds a Ph.D. in Telecommunications. He is a Project Director for Alcatel, a multinational telecommunications company. He resides in Les
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Ulis, France, with his wife Josiane and their daughter. He Joined JCI African-Paris in 1999. Highest local office: President (2001). Highest national office: Vice President (2002). Service at the international level: Executive Assistant to the President (2003). He has attended 4 JCI Area Conferences and 3 World Congresses. Languages spoken: French and English. He is JCI Senator No. 64244 and Foundation Phil Pugsley Patron. 2. Ilze AUGSTKALNE (JCI Latvia) Born February 16, 1977, in Gulbene, Republic of Latvia. Citizen of Latvia. She holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Management, and is currently studying Law. She is a Marketing Manager for TD Baltic, a leading provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services in the Baltic States. She resides in Riga, Latvia. She Joined JCI Riga in 1995. Highest local office: Vice President (1999). Highest national office: President (2001). Service at the international level: JCI European Development Council (EDC) Councilor (2004). She has attended 3 JCI Area Conferences and 3 World Congresses. Languages spoken: Latvian, English and Russian. She is JCI Senator No. 64824 and a JCI LEAD Trainer. 3. Kjersti BERGSAKER-ASPOY (JCI Norway) Born November 6, 1972, in Baerum, Norway. Citizen of Norway. She holds a law degree specializing in European Union (EU) Competition Law, as well as a certificate of proficiency in English. She currently is employed as an attorney in a law company. She resides in Sandnes, Norway, with her husband Rune. She joined JCI Sandnes in 1999. Highest local office: President (2002). Highest national office: President (2004). She has attended 5 JCI Area Conferences and 3 World Congresses. Languages spoken: Norwegian, English and German. She is an IG, a certified PRIME assistant trainer and a JCI LEAD assistant trainer. 4. Henry BERTEL (JCI Austria) Born May 29, 1969, in Bludenz, Austria. Citizen of Austria. A certified financial planner and balance bookkeeper, he is currently working as a director in a private bank. He resides in Feldkirch, Austria. He joined JCI Vorarlberg in 1997. Highest local office: President (1999). Highest national office: President (2004). He has attended 4 JCI Area Conferences and 3 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: German and English. He is JCI Senator No. 63835. 5. Peta CLARK (JCI Australia) Born November 24, 1972, in Whyalla, Australia. Citizen of Australia. She holds a Bachelor's of Commerce (Accounting) degree. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she works as financial controller for Polaris Sales Australia and New Zealand. She resides in Ballarat, Australia, with her husband David and their son. She joined the JCI City of Fremantle in 1994. Highest local office: President (1998). Highest state or regional office: State President (1999). Highest national office: President (2001). She has attended 4 JCI Area Conferences and 5 World Congresses. Languages spoken: English. She is JCI Senator No. 62036. 6. Luis ESCOBAR (JCI Colombia) Born February 12, 1968, in Bogotá, Colombia. Citizen of Colombia. Holds a degree in Dentistry and specializes in oral surgery. He has his own dentistry clinic, PREVDENT. He resides in Bogotá, Colombia, with his wife Lizby Casas Forero and their daughter. Joined JCI Cartago in 1991. Highest local office: President (1996). Highest state or regional office: Executive Vice President (1998). Highest national office: President (2001). Service at the international level: American Development Council (ADC) Commissioner (2004). He has attended 4 JCI Area Conferences and 1 World Congress. Languages spoken: Spanish and English. He became a Certified National Trainer (CNT) in 1995.
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7. Manuel ESPINAL (JCI Republica Dominicana) Born on May 10, 1965, in Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic. Citizen of the Dominican Republic. He holds a degree in law and a diploma in insurance legislation and civil responsibility. He is a partner in a law firm that handles private and business insurances. He resides in Santiago, Dominican Republic, with his wife Marilyn Tactuk de Espinal and their two children. Joined JCI Santiago in 1988. Highest local office: President (1993). Highest national office: President (1999). Service at the international level: American Development Council (ADC) Advisor (2000 and 2003), and Executive Assistant to the President for Area C (the Americas) (2004). He has attended 10 JCI Area Conferences and 3 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: Spanish, English and French. He is Senator No. 64204 and is an International Graduate (IG). 8. Alexander ESBER (JCI Venezuela) Born August 22, 1970, in Acarigua, Venezuela. Citizen of Venezuela. He holds a degree in Information Technology and Agronomy. He owns a company, SERVIAGRO, which provides agroindustrial services and advice, and is a partner and advisor for IDMEA, a manufacturing factory of office, school and home furniture. He resides in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Joined JCI Baquisimeto in 1993. Highest local office: President (1999). Highest national office: President (2003). He has attended 7 JCI Area Conferences and 2 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: English and Spanish. He is a CNT (1997), a PRIME Coach (2004), and JCI Senator No. 64235. 9. Elroy HUGHES (JCI Dutch Caribbean) Born September 14, 1969, in Anquilla, Dutch Caribbean. Dutch Citizen. He holds a degree in general management and is currently working as a technical controller/ assistant supervisor. He resides in St. Maarten with his wife Karen and their two daughters. He joined JCI St. Maarten in 1995. Highest local office: President (1999). Highest national office: President (2003). He has attended 3 JCI Area Conferences and 1 JCI World Congress. Languages spoken: English, Dutch and Spanish. 10. Alice KAM ( JCI Malaysia) Born July 25, 1965, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Citizen of Malaysia. She has received several cosmetology diplomas (from Cidesco International, CIBTAC, and I.T.E.C.) and is currently Executive Director of Elegant de Beauty, a beauty salon. She resides in Selangor, Malaysia. She joined JCI Damai in 1992. Highest local office: President (1999). Highest national office: President (2004). She has attended 2 JCI Area Conferences and 1 World Congress. Languages spoken: English, Chinese and Malay. 11. Daouda KONE (JCI Côte D’Ivoire) Born July 2, 1965, in Aboisso, Côte D’Ivoire. Citizen of Côte D’Ivoire. He has a diploma in business and is currently Director of Training and Pedagogy. He resides in Aboisso, Côte D’Ivoire, with his wife Yolande Esther and their four children. He joined JCI Aboisso in 1992. Highest local office: President (1995). Highest national office: President (2004). He has attended 10 JCI Area Conferences and 4 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: French, English and Spanish. He is JCI Senator No. 59224 and ITF Trainer No. 068. 12. Yiannis LAGOS (JCI Greece) Born June 27, 1967, in Poros Island, Greece. Citizen of Greece. He holds a degree in Information Technology, a Bachelor's in System Analysis, a proficiency certificate in the English Language and a Master's in Business Administration. He is the founder and managing partner of Promacon,
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Enterprise Management Solutions. He is also the Special Advisor of the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Secretariat for Youth. He resides in Greece with his wife Eleni and their two children. He joined JCI Poros in 1994. Highest local office: President (1997). Highest national office: President (2004). He has attended 4 JCI Area Conferences and 3 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: Greek, English and French. 13. Arthur LUI (JCI Hong Kong) Born on May 2, 1966, in Hong Kong. Citizen of Hong Kong SAR. He holds a Master of Laws, L.L.B degree and is currently a practicing solicitor. He resides in Hong Kong. He joined the Dragon Junior Chamber in 1993. Highest local office: President (1997). Highest national office: Executive Vice President (2004). He has attended 4 JCI Area Conferences and 2 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: English, Chinese and Korean. He is JCI Senator No. 59086. 14. Rokhaya NGUER (JCI Sénégal) Born December 26, 1965, in Tambacounda, Senegal. Citizen of Senegal. She holds a Master's in Philosophy and a post graduate diploma in anthropology and is currently working as anthropologist and a consultant of social science and reproductive health. She resides in Dakar, Senegal. She joined JCI Dakar in 1996. Highest local office: President (1999). Highest national office: President (2000). Service at the international level: President of the Africa and Middle East Development Council (AMDEC) (2004). She has attended 5 JCI Area Conferences and 4 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: French and English. She is JCI Senator No. 62198. 15. Yoshihiko ODA (JCI Japan) Born October 13, 1968, in Nanao, Japan. Citizen of Japan. He holds a Master of Management in Hospitality, and is currently the executive managing director for a hotel. He resides in Ishikawa, Japan. He joined JCI Nanao in 2000. Highest local office: President (2003). Highest state or regional office: Bloc Chairman (2004). Highest national office: Councilor (2004). He has attended 1 JCI Area Conference and 1 JCI World Congress. Languages spoken: Japanese and English. 16. Joseph PHETO (JCI Botswana) Born on May 5, 1971, in Romotswa, Botswana. Citizen of Botswana. He holds a degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Exeter, England and is currently a mining engineer. He resides in Jwaneng, Botswana his wife Maeta and their son. He joined JCI Selebi Phikwe in 1997. Highest local office: President (1999). Highest national office: President (2001). Service at the international level: JCI AMDEC SOUTH Development Councilor (2004). He has attended 1 JCI Area Conference and 2 JCI World Congresses. 17. Ouksun SHIM (JCI Korea) Born July 29, 1967, in Gwangju, Korea. Citizen of Korea. He holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Chinese Languages and Literature and a Master's in Political Science. He is the President of Shinsung E&C Co. Ltd., a company that specializes in the construction of roads and buildings as well as real estate development. He resides in Gwangju, Korea, with his wife Seo Hye Wook and their 3 children. He joined JCI Gwangju in 1997. Highest local office: President (2002). Highest State or Regional office: President (2004). Highest national office: Officer of the International Dept. (2000). Service at the international level: Asia-Pacific Development Council Officer (2003). He has attended 5 JCI Area Conferences and 1 World Congress. Languages spoken: Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. He is JCI Senator No. 63818 and JCI Foundation Phil Pugsley Patron.
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18. Lori TOMLIN (JCI USA) Born on March 16, 1968, in Muncie, Indiana. Citizen of the United States of America. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. She is also a certified bank auditor as well as a certified trust auditor. She is currently serving as a budget administrator in the college of business and the college of architecture. She resides in Muncie, Indiana. She joined JCI Muncie in 1993. Highest local office: President (1997-1998). Highest State office: President (2002). Highest National office: Vice President (2003). She has attended 1 JCI Area Conference and 2 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: English. She is JCI Senator No. 62797. 19. Ted TU (JCI Taiwan) Born on October 5, 1965, in Pingtung, Taiwan. Citizen of Taiwan. He resides in Pingtung, Taiwan with his wife Sophia and their two children. He joined Sunny City JCI in 1993. Highest local office: President (2000). Highest national office: Executive Vice President (2003). Service at the international level: JCI Business Commissioner (2004). He has attended 6 JCI Area Conferences and 7 JCI World Congresses. Languages spoken: English. He is JCI Senator No. 59474.
Note: The requirements of Bylaw 8-12, Section 2(c), in respect of the minimum number of candidates for the office of Vice President (25) were not satisfied by the deadline of August 1, 2004. Dear Candidate: If your bio needs to be changed, please send your changes to ggist@jci.cc.
IMPORTANT
All candidates and National Organization Members are referred to Policy 8-3 and reminded that only one (1) piece of promotional literature may be put out in respect of each candidate, except in the case of candidates for the office of President, for whom there may be up to three (3) pieces. NOMs promoting the candidature of two (2) or more nominees may produce one piece of promotional material in respect of each one of them, or alternatively, only one single comprehensive piece of material promoting the candidature of all their candidates.
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