Giessenbier had the foresight to believe that character and citizenship could contribute toward a permanent world peace. His dream and purpose for Junior Chamber were to offer the membership opportunities that would build strong, positive characters and a sense of citizenship, not only for communities, cities and countries, but for the world. The organization operates on the premise that the development of individual character and personality will result in communities that are better developed and, eventually, in a more peaceful world. Most educational institutions focus on the passing of an examination and the amassing of degrees rather than the development of personalities.
Life is much more than just doing a job.
Life is caring, sharing, loving, understanding and communicating. Junior Chamber strives to complete any lack in the development of its individual members. A People Organization Junior Chamber is a people organization. People resort to violence when communication, understanding, patience, tolerance, reason and love cease to exist. Junior Chamber's plan is to offer opportunities to the members that will reinforce these positive qualities.