JCI Malta held its Annual General Meeting on 22 October 2022 at The Leadership Hub in Tigne where the JCI Malta Board for 2022 presented the initiatives that were held throughout the past year, and the candidates for the 2023 National Board delivered their plans for the upcoming year.
Among the 2022 initiatives were national-level events such as the SeedGreen Programme organised in conjunction with the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise, the VOPS-funded ‘Find Your Niche’ year-long project that comprises various self-development activities, and the ‘You Ask, MEPs Answer’ session organised alongside the European Liaison Office.
A highlight of the year for the organisation was the launch of The Leadership Hub, alongside JCI Malta Corporate Partner JA Malta – a space for both entities to hold initiatives that are aligned with their vision for innovation and leadership across various sectors.
“Covid was the reason behind this year’s theme ‘Reconnecting Leaders’. The pandemic showed us that despite our struggles we can find strength and resilience to carry on, to make the tough choices, and to emerge as better people. Covid helped us realise just how much we need other people around us – the value of reconnecting, and the hope of leadership in bleak times. Of course, it’s not just about having people – it’s about having the right people,” said Giselle Borg Olivier, JCI Malta National President 2022 in her opening remarks. “JCI is about developing leaders for a changing world, and I think it’s clear to see that the world is changing at an incredibly fast pace. Through our contributions to the community at large we can leave a legacy of goodwill, a legacy of JCI.”
During the AGM, Mel McElhatton as incoming National President for 2023 delivered their vision for JCI Malta in 2023 with the theme ‘Dare to Lead’, and all 2023 National Board candidates also delivered their presentations with their vision for the upcoming year.
The following candidates were elected to the JCI Malta National Board 2023: National President – Mel McElhatton; Deputy National President and VP International – Florence Vermeiren; JCI La Valette Local President – Julian Dingli; JCI Wignacourt Local President – Rachel Cassar; JCI de Rohan Local President – Nicole Borg. Melanie McElhatton and Giovanni Chieppa retained their appointed roles as Secretary General and Treasurer, respectively. Giselle Borg Olivier, 2022 National President, automatically takes on the role of Immediate Past President serving as an advisor to the board throughout the year. The newly elected board becomes effective as from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2023, based on JCI’s ‘one year to lead’ decree.
JCI Malta thanks its partners for their support throughout the year – Chitzo, Content for Success, JA Malta, JPA, UP Your Level Performance Coaching, Veonio, Zaar, Zampa Debattista, and 230 Works.
Further information on JCI Malta can be found on the website www.jci.org.mt and on their social media channels.