1/8 ページ

JCIAwards Entry

2016 Jci Congress In Quebec, Canada
2015.8.meeting
JCI Japan
Best Local Community Empowerment Program

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18

2/8 ページ

JCIPage 1

Entry Information
Award Program: 2016 JCI Congress in Quebec, Canada
Category: Best Local Community Empowerment Program

NOM Information
National Organization: JCI Japan
Shigenari Yamamoto
E-mail: japan@jci.cc

National President:

LOM Information
Local Organization: JCI Kyoto
President: Hironori Tokuda
President Email: info@tokusho-k.com

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18

3/8 ページ

JCIPage 2

Basic Information
Duration : 2015 June 17th ~ 2015 August 26 th
Staff : 79
Sponsors :Budget : One million nine hun
Profit / Loss : 0
In which UN SDG bestfit (if apply): ?:Who is benefited ?: People who live in Kyoto.
Objective : To appreciate the kindness and hard work of our predecessors that havebrought our city together and understanding the importance of returning
the favor. We aim to spread this message to the public through thepromotion of traditional culture.
Overview : We will have a professor give a lecture on the importance conveying
messages in writing and the deeper meaning of the words we use in ourdaily lives. We also hope to have students learn the importance ofexpressing of gratitude. We plan to have an instructor give a traditionalcalligraphy class. We plan to conduct a questionnaire to confirm thethoughts of citizens.
Results : I learned the meaning of the words that are used in everyday life.
Through experiencing the traditional culture of calligraphy, I was able tofeeling the true meaning of the word gratitude as I wrote it with my brush.
I Conducted a questionnaire and was able to confirm the feelings of thecitizens. I was able to confirm the importance of giving thanks for all ofthe things in our daily lives that allow us to continue surviving and living
comfortably.
Actions Taken : I attended a lecture about the importance of expression gratitude. The
instructor gave a traditional calligraphy demonstration and the attendees
also had a chance to try as well.
Recommendations : Conveying the importance of having gratitude for the many blessings inour lives to the public through the use of traditional culture. All objectives
were achieved. We were able to confirm the feelings of the citizens
thanks to the questionnaire.

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18

4/8 ページ

JCIPage 3

Award Category criteria

1

Objectives, Planning, Finance and Execution

What were the To rediscover gratitude for things that have been
objectives of this forgotten. In addition, by experiencing the culture ofprogram?

calligraphy, one may learn how to communicate theimportance of the written characters. We aim topreserve traditional Japanese culture for future
generations.

How does this By taking actions to promote connections between
program align to people, it is possible to create mutual understanding andthe JCI Plan ofa sense of community. By appreciating old traditions,Action?

our community is strengthened and those who
participate are able to pass on these traditions to future
generations and continue to create a new culture aswell.

Was the budget an Venue costs - approximately 150,000 yen Venue
effective guide for equipment use cost - approximately 200,000 yen
the financial
Advertising costs - approximately 350,000 yen Lecturer
management ofthe project? cost - approximately 1,000,000 yen Other costs -approximately 200,000 yen Successfully negotiated a
price for a venue that can accommodate a large numberof people for the lecture and trial calligraphy lesson.
Successfully secured two well-known lecturers for theevent.
How does this Mission To have participants deliver letters of gratitude
project advance to those that have helped them. Vision Throught thisthe JCI Mission
venture, we young men strive to stand at the forefront
and Vision?

to create new ideas together with Kyoto citizens.

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18

5/8 ページ

JCIPage 4

Award Category criteria

2

Membership Participation

By number, howmany members
were involved inthis program? 25 members
By percentage,
how manymembers of theLocal Organization
were involved inthis program? 72%
Describe the main The participants were briefed on safety and quickly
roles of the escorted to the venue. They assisted in stage
participating
construction and running/moderating the event. In
members in thisprogram. general, the participants were asked to participate in a

stress-free lecture on how to convey feelings ofgratitude to the people who offered their time and help.
They also kept citizens safe until the end of the event.

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18

6/8 ページ

JCIPage 5Award Category criteria

3

Community Impact

How did the Local It was published the next day, August 10, in Kyoto’s
Organization prefectural newspaper which has about 2,600,000
measuresubscribers. Topics such as the importance of feelings
community impact
for this program? of gratitude and the purpose of this business werewritten about. In addition, I received the messages ofgratitude from many citizens.
Describe the actual By rediscovering the basic feelings of Kyoto citizens,
community impact we are able to enrich our relationships with the people
produced by thisaround us. If this is possible on a local community
project.

level, then we may apply the same principles to create
new understandings around the world.

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18

7/8 ページJCIPage 6

Award Category criteria4Impact on Local Organization

How did the Local This business has been published in the Kyoto
Organization Newspaper. Thanks to this media exposure many local
benefit frombusiness have become more recognized. Furthermore,running thisproject? as our Junior Chamber movement continues to bepromoted we expect an increase in members who havea similar vision.
How did the Mission Thanks to face to face communication with theprogram advance local residents we have begun to create a positive
the JCI Mission?

change. Junior Chamber members were able to provide
the opportunity for this endeavor and become thetrigger for this change. We were able to make many
new connections with local businesses, which in turncreates new possibilities for even more newconnections.

How did the project Vision We strive to quickly identify and catch newadvance the JCI opportunities in today’s global environment and toVision?

create bridges between people and communities.

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18

8/8 ページJCIPage 7

Award Category criteria

5Long-term Impact of the Program

What is the Gratitude is not something that can be quantified or
expected long-term seen with the naked eye. does not look to the number ofimpact of thisand eyes. It is a heart to heart connection. By believing
project?

in this business, we will pave the way to a bright andprosperous society.

What changes We need cooperation from many citizens in order towould you make to succeed. We must identify what is lacking in today’s
improve the results
society. What are today’s citizens looking for? Thereof this project?

are a variety of issues and challenges. We need to
become leaders within our local communities.

http://www.jci.cc/eawards2n/print.php?lang_id=1&u=53861

2016/09/18