HISTORY OF JCI MONACO

1963 - President: J.C. TUNON

Charter approved in Monaco - effective inception of JCI Monaco
Participation in the World Congress in Tel Aviv with an official affiliation with JCI

1964 - President: J.C. TUNON

His Serene Highness Rainier III, The Prince of Monaco is made an Honorary Member of JCI Monaco

1965 - President: J.C. TUNON

Creation of a pocket map of the Principality
Essay competition organised by the Montreal Junior Chamber

1966 - President: H. AGNELLY

‘Training and development’ session

1967 - President: H. AGNELLY

Creation of a logo for the Principality of Monaco
In 1968, in Southampton, Monaco is selected to host a European JCI Conference in the Principality.

1968 - President: H. AGNELLY

European JCI Conference held in the Principality from 12th - 15th June 1968
Signature of a twinning convention between JCI Monaco and the Junior Chamber in Sion, Switzerland

1968-69 - President R. CLERISSI

Creation of a unifying logo for the manufacturers, traders, economic actors of Monaco (the Principality’s corporate identity)

1971-72 - President J.P. STEINER

Seminar on managing businesses with the use of new technologies.
Organisation of a drawing contest for the international dog show
Drafting of a white paper on young people and employment in Monaco

1973 - President: B. FAUTRIER

A Monegasque evening on the Rock of Monaco organised as part of the JCI World Congress in Nice
Feasibility study on the creation of a directory of businesses in Monaco

1974 - President: L. JEZEQUELOU

A directory of youth activities in Monaco
An investigation on public transport carried out in collaboration with Monegasque secondary school pupils
The creation of bus route 6
Improved taxi signs, the construction of public lifts
The 1st female member of JCI Monaco: Louisette Levy-Soussan
Luncheon at the JCI Monaco Board of Directors’ official offices to celebrate Rainier III, Prince of Monaco’s 25 year reign

1975 - President: G. BELLE

Organisation of a round table on the municipality with the Mayor of Monaco, Mr Medecin, an honorary member of JCI Monaco

1976 - President: R. GSTALDER

Organisation of the ‘Electrotime’ symposium

1977 - President: B. MELANDER

2nd youth directory
3 young people from Monaco sent to Switzerland

1978 - President: J.L. GUILLOT

Organisation of a drawing competition

1979 - President: J.L. GUILLOT

Monaco is selected to organise the European JCI Presidents Meeting

1980 - President: M. GAZIELLO

Charity raffles for the French-speaking Junior Chambers in Africa
‘Live happily in Monaco’ study
The ‘Monaco Industries’ publication

1981 - President: C. HEROUX

The ‘Monaco Industries’ publication

1982-83 - President: H. BRUNELLO

20 years of JCI Monaco organised with the support of Prince Albert
The Publication of a book commemorating the main actions of JCEM over the last 20 years
Publication of the first Economic Yearbook
A walk organised between Monaco and Grenoble

1984 - President: P. WALTER

Economic yearbook gala with a speech by Bernard Tapie
Economic mission organised in Canada

1985-86 - President J.P. BOISBOUVIER

Opening of the first official offices of JCI Monaco
Launch of the Economic Yearbook in the presence of His Serene Highness Rainier III, The Prince of Monaco and with a speech delivered by Jean Luc Lagardère
The 1st Employer/Employee practical guide
‘Hello Shopping’ Guide
Creation of a slideshow to promote the Principality of Monaco

1987 - President: P. MONTEAU

Adaptation of JCI Monaco charter

1988 - President: G. GIORDANO

Launch of the Economic Yearbook with a speech delivered by Jacques Seguela
The new headquarters of JCI Monaco opened by Prince Albert
Global JCI award won for its economic yearbook

1989 - President: C. SHARARA

The first female president of JCI Monaco
Twinning convention signed between Monaco and the Albertville Junior Chamber
‘Total Quality’ initiative
Preparation of an audiovisual presentation of the local economy

1990 - President: M. COHEN

Creation of breakfast debates
Organisation of the ‘Personality of the Year’ competition
The Economic Yearbook is published in English
Environmental action
Youth Forum
Appointment of a salaried secretary for JCI Monaco

1991 - President: L. PETTAVINO

Revival of Monaco Expansion
Economic yearbook gala with a speech delivered by Alain Bombard
Involvement in Prince Albert’s first speech at the UN

1992 - President: G. NERVO

Creation of the ‘Monaco Ambassador’ board game
Environmental initiative for paper recovery
Research into the innovative potential of the technology park

1993 - President: D. ARENA

TOYP (The Outstanding Young Person) trophy presented to Mr Lagourgue
Business forum organised during the Monaco International Fair
Charity/humanitarian project for the Mission Enfance association
30 year celebrations for JCI Monaco

1994 - President: C. THONBO

2nd edition of the Monaco Business Forum
Organisation of breakfast debates

1995 - President: D. NOSENZO

Round table organised with the Minister of State, Mr Dijoud
Inception of the Best Business Plan Competition
JCI receives an invitation to the 50th anniversary of the United Nations

1996 - President: A. PALLANCA

Organisation of a breakfast meeting on the topic of the new ‘377’ country code
Creation of an inter-company golf tournament
Case for the 1998 European Conference presented during the 1996 JCI European Conference in the presence of Prince Albert II (VIP Reception with the Palladienne)

1997 - President: G. MOYNE

‘European conference’ committee Promotion of the 1998 JCI European Conference
Ecodesign: trade show for products manufactured using recyclable materials
Working group on waste sorting
‘Monaco development’ committee: discussion on the creation of the EDC
JCI Monaco’s participation in the working group on the introduction of the Euro in Monaco
1st Internet trade fair
Creation of the National Business Network
1st newsletter printed in colour
Auction of sporting items
‘100% efficiency’ competition

1998 - President: J.M. BERNARDESCHI

European JCI Conference held in the Principality
Almost 3000 subscribers to the Magic Conference - a record in the history of JCI
Prince Albert II appointed JCI senator
JCI Monaco becomes a founding member of the EDC
1st national convention organised in conjunction with the 35 year anniversary of JCI Monaco
Prime Training Course held in the Principality

1999 - President: P. ZUNINO

1st edition of the No Finish Line initiative
JCI World Congress in Nice with the active support of JCI Monaco members

2000 - President: P. BRIERE

European JCI award received for the No Finish Line initiative
Gérald Moyne appointed VP  for International Affairs of JCI for the year 2001
JCI Monaco gala dinner with Nicole Fontaine, president of the European Parliament
Creation of JCI Monaco happy hours
‘100% efficiency’ competition

2001 - President: M. FERREIRO

Breakfast held on the introduction of the Euro with Mrs Rosabrunetto and on the CCIN (Personal Data Supervisory Board) with Clérissi
Training on new technologies opened to the public
Gérald Moyne named best VP for International Affairs of JCI
Best Business Plan Competition voted as ‘JCI’s flagship programme’ 
‘100% efficiency’ competition

2002 - President: P. VERDIER

JCI’s Francoformation hosted in the Principality
Launch of a carpooling initiative
Environment Day, introduced by Nicolas Hulot
Rights to No Finish Line initiative transferred
Creation of the VP for Development position for recruitment at JCI Monaco

2003 - President: J. YAMMINE

Commemoration for the 40 year anniversary of JCI Monaco
Feasibility study on inter-company crèches 
Creation of the Women’s Gala

2004 - President: C. PISCIOTTA

Publication of an eco-citizen booklet
2nd Women’s Gala

2005 - President: C. PICOZZI

Launch of the employer guide
10 year anniversary of the Best Business Plan Competition
Nations Forum
3rd Women’s Gala
Modification of JCI Monaco charter

2006 - President: P. GRANERO

Creation of the ‘Do it in Monaco’ forum
Conference on marketing and sustainable development
2nd Nations Forum
Publication of a brochure on defibrillators
JCI Monaco is selected to host the 2007 European Presidents Meeting

2007 - President: A. WISCOUR-CONTER

European Presidents Meeting hosted in Monaco
2nd ‘Do it in Monaco’ investment forum
Launch of the Charter on social responsibility
Creation of the Business Happy Hours
Breakfasts on the extension of the Portier quarter as well as the creation of the Limited Liability company
Record number of JCI awards won for JCI Monaco projects

2008 - President: B. BOISSON

The ‘JCI Monaco meetings’: speeches delivered by Monegasque public figures each month to begin the JCI Monaco assembly (Mayor of the Monaco, Chairman of the National Council, Director of the Judicial Service, speakers from the economic, sports and institutional domains)
Re-publication of the Employer Guide
JCI’s Francoformation hosted in the Principality
45 year anniversary celebrations in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Prince of Monaco 
JCI Awards and 100% efficiency trophy won by JCI Monaco

2009 - President: L. MURE

2010 - President: K. HIN

1st Entrepreneurship Academy

Launch of a series of ‘Set-up business in the Principality of Monaco’ training programmes, organised by institutions and companies based in the Principality as part of the 15th edition of the Best Business Plan Competition.

Breakfasts held to discuss the appeal of the Principality (led by the Minister of State, Mr Roger), the new hospital in Monaco and safeguarding intellectual property.

Launch of the Entre Entrepreneurs club

Launch of JCI Monaco Top Gear which gives JCI members from all over the world the possibility to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix from a boat moored at the harbour.

Launch of the Big Debate, sparring competitions in English with the British Association of Monaco and the Association des Jeunes Monégasques; the first collaboration between 3 associations on one project.

The start of the partnership with Kompass Monaco for the publication of the economic yearbook

Plenary meeting at the National Council and the Oceanographic Museum

JCI Awards for the year’s entrepreneurial projects and for the Big Debate.