2019 JCI Philippines Local Organization Induction and Turn-Over Ceremonies Script

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DINNER Emcee JCI members, senators, friends, our distinguised guests, ladies and The Master of Ceremonies or Emcee should be a
2020 LO Secretary gentlemen, a pleasant evening to allare
of you.
6:00 PM The Leadership Excellence Awards beingWelcome to the _______th
given to outstanding JCI JCI Member.
and 2020 President Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of the
JCI year
<chapter>.
PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS ____________________ Members for 2020 who have demonstrated Members may be advised before the Presidential
Emcee Let us give all our awardees a warm round of applause.
unparalleled dedication to the tenets of JCI and contributed immensely to the Awards Dinner can be served
to gather prior
at the sidetoofthe
thestart
stageof the
to save
Dinner isof
success already being in
the chapter served,
the yearandthat
guests
was.may now proceed to the buffet program
time.
Emcee and to save time.director should have the same
the floor
stations.
Ladies and gentlemen, we hope that you enjoyed the dinner we have copy of the order of march.
prepared for you.
As I call your name,The ____th
please Induction
come up frontand
to Turnover Ceremonies
receiver your award. of JCI Awards
After thegiven to outstanding
awarding, this couldmembers
also be the byperfect
the
While you are
<chapter> enjoying
is about the sumptuous
to start. May we requestdinner,
theletmembers
us now proceed to the
of the JCIP outgoing
National DJ
time dopresident
ontocue the may
signing
to play of be given
twinning
processional at this time toif
agreements
music.
7:30 PM PROCESSIONAL Emcee
presentation
Board,
Mention JCI of recipients
the 2020
all <chapter>
the Leadership
pasttopresidents, Excellence
go on stage. the 2020 JCIAwards.
<chapter> Board of miximize
there are the
any.use of time.
Directors and our Keynote Speaker to proceed outside the function hall for the
May we now call on JCI ___________________ Outgoing President and
processional.
NATIONAL ANTHEM 2020 Local Organization Secretary ___________________ to hand out - Ensure DJ is on cue to play background
7:45 PM JCI VALUES, PRAYER, Emcee Ladies and gentlemen,
these special awards. we hope that you enjoyed the dinner we have A member
music during who knows the JCI Values, Prayer,
dinner
MISSION prepared
To foropen
formally you. tonight's program, let us all welcome President Mission by heart shouldoperator
- Laptop be assignedshould to lead.
also ensure
Emcee _______________________ to call this ___th Induction and Turnover that all files,videos, flash animations and other
Before we officially
Ceremonies begin, let us all rise for the Philippine National Anthem.
to order. forms of media needed for the program are already
in before the start of the program.
7:55 PM CALL TO ORDER National
By Anthem
the power vested in me as President of JCI <chapter>, I hereby call this
____ Induction and Turnover Ceremonies to order.
2018 President Please remain standing as we recite the JCI Values, Mission and Vision to be
led byPresident
2020 ________________.
bangs the gavel ONCE

Values,and
Ladies Mission and Vision
gentlemen, welcome to ______________ City, I am (Emcee Do not acknowledge guests as they arrive as this
states his/her name), your host for tonight! will disrupt the flow of the program.

We are truly honored with your presence here tonight, and let me say that all Proper pronunciation of the guest names is very
the officers, members, and even the baby JCI Members of JCI <chapter> important. If you are not sure, make sure to ask.
have worked very hard to ensure the success of tonight’s event.
Also make sure that the names are written legibly
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF Let us not waste a moment longer, to get the program started, may we call on on the attendance sheet.
8:00 PM Emcee
GUESTS JCI _______________________, for the Acknowledgment of Guests and
Visiting JCI Chapters. The NP need not be acknowledged. He or she
may be acknowledged as: “Our Guest of Honor &
Senior JCI Members acknowledges dignitaries present Speaker, who shall be properly introduced later.

To formally welcome us to the Province/City/Municipality of _____________, Proper pronunciation of the guest names is very
may we call on our visionary and hardworking Governor/Mayor, the Honorable important. If you are not sure, make sure to ask.
______________________!

Local executive delivers his/her welcome address

Thank you sir/maam for welcoming our guests and dignitaries to tonight’s
event. Let us all give Governor/Mayor _______________ another round of
8:05 PM WELCOME ADDRESS Emcee applause.

Kindly stay on the stage sir as we call on our President

_______________and Secretary _______________to award our plaque of
appreciation.

Plaque of Appreciation is awarded to the local executive.

Emcee reads citation of the plaque of appreciation as it is being awarded.

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 The year 2020 has been a wonderful year for JCI <chapter>. Let us all look
back on the highlights over the past 12 months.

Show audio visual presentation (OPTIONAL)

OUTGOING PRESIDENT The overwhelming success of JCI <chapter> would not be possible without
8:20 PM Emcee the great steward that led the local organization to greater heights. Without
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
further ado, I am now giving the floor to 2018 President of JCI <chapter>,
___________________.

Outgoing President delivers his/ her speech

INTRODUCTION OF 2018
8:40 PM Emcee Thank you President _______________ for that very inspiring speech. Truly, 2019 Board of Directors assembled and ready for
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Emcee your
To dobrand of leadership
the charging of thehas steered
officers, maythe chapter
I call on 2021 to noteworthy
Regional Vice successes.
President their march.
The 2019 RVP is mandated to charge while the
8:50 PM CHARGING OF OFFICERS
RVP for <Region>,SCRIPT:
CHARGING JCI ___________________. This will be followed by the 2019 AVP is tasked to induct the officers into
Now,
The
OATH ladies
induction
office toand
OFceremony gentlemen,
which you
OFFICE to be may
led been
have
SCRIPT: we
by 2021 call on JCI
AreaisVice
elected _____________
onePresident
of dignity JCI to properly
and importance. office. At no point should they be replaced other
introduce
In accepting to usthisthe 2021
______________________________.
office youIncoming
undertake Board of Directors of
a responsibility, JCI <chapter>.
which is not to be than on instances that they cannot attend and
assumed
I (state yourlightly
name)nor do
carelessly
solemnlydischarge.
swear thatYou I willare charged
faithfully with the
execute theduties
officeof
of perform their functions.
seriously
(state your and resolutely
position) furthering
of JCI (state yourthe objectives
chapter) and of the
will,JCI Philippines
to the best of myand of
the Junior Chamber International Philippines.
ability, serve as a living example of this organization's philosophy and belief
and will uphold and enforce the constitution of this organization at all times
With the Constitution
because I believe.... and By-Laws and Policy Manual as your guide, you
must be ever ready to exercise the functions of the office with which you are
entrusted.
That faith in GOD gives meaning and purpose to human life;
8:55 PM INDUCTION OF OFFICERS AVP
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
Further,
That you arejustice
economic charged canwith
bestgoverning
be won by this organization
free men through according to the
free enterprise;
laws of
That democracy,
government underbe
should which laws
of laws everythan
rather manofwho men;wishes to speak shall
be
Thatheard,
earth’s toward
greatthe end that
treasure liesininevery
human matter considered, the best opinion
personality;
shall prevail
And that servicethrough the expressed
to humanity will of
is the best the of
work majority,
life. and the best course of
action followed. Do you accept this charge?

At this point, we shall now witness the turnover of the Presidential Gavel, a The past presidents must already be assembled
symbol of the highest vested power and authority in the chapter from 2018 prior to this part of the program.
President ______________________ to the 2020 President
______________________________ in formal ceremonies.
Emcee
9:00 PM TURNOVER OF GAVEL
May I invite all the Past Presidents of JCI __________________ to come up
and and bear witness to this momentous turn-over ceremony.
OUTGOING
PRESIDENT
TURN-OVER OF GAVEL SCRIPT: Assign 2 people who would assist and hold the
AND INCOMING
9:10 PM TURNOVER OF MEDALLION Emcee May we now request all the past presidents of JCI <chapter> to do the honors microphones for 2018 and 2019 Presidents.
PRESIDENT
I,
of __________________,
Nowtransferring
it is my honor President
the Presidential
and privilegeMedallion of JCI __________________
from
to introduce to2020 Pres.
you the for the
man of the hour, A video presentation of the incoming president
year _____, do herebyto
_________________
ladies and gentlemen, turnover
the2021 thisPresident
Pres.
_____th gavel to you.
of JCIIt <chapter>,
is a symbol of authority. Mic holders
maybe should
played behis
before behind the Presidents,
speech.
INCOMING PRESIDENT Wield it unflinchingly but righteously; withas
_________________________________________. courage and with humility, After
with making sure Presidents are visible to the audience.
9:20 PM Emcee ________________________________ he delivers his inaugural address.
INAGAURAL SPEECH determination
transfer: Thankbut
youwith compassion
to all and understanding,
the past presidents. Let us give and as you
them accept
another this
round
gavel
of and theYou
applause. authority thattake
may now goesyour
withseats.
it, may God help you with all your
undertakings.
Now, may we call on JCI ______________________ to introduce our The Keynote Speaker is a dignitary invited to
Emcee Keynote Speaker. speak other than the Guest of Honor & Speaker.
Outgoing president taps the gavel ONCE. The Keynote Speaker may or may not be a JCI
Outgoing President then hands the gavel to Incoming President who receives Member.
the same
Having a Keynote Speaker in your induction is
I, _____________, President of JCI _____________ for the year ____, do optional, while the Guest of Honor is not.
hereby accept this gavel, symbol of authority, with the JCI tenets expressed in
the JCI Values as my guide and with the blessings of the almighty. It is my
covenant to wield this gavel unflinchingly but righteously; with courage but
9:40 PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS with humility and finally with determination but with compassion and
understanding.So be it.

Incoming president taps the gavel 3X, slowly and deliberately at the very
moment when he/she reads the lines "So be it!". 2
 The Keynote Speaker is a dignitary invited to
speak other than the Guest of Honor & Speaker.
The Keynote Speaker may or may not be a JCI
Member.

Assigned JCI Give brief background on Keynote Speaker Having a Keynote Speaker in your induction is
member optional, while the Guest of Honor is not.
Keynote Speaker delivers his/her speech

9:40 PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS Thank you sir/maam for that inspiring message. Let us give our keynote This is optional. Instead of a plaque of
speaker another round of applause. appreciation, a token gift may be given.

Kindly stay on the stage sir/maam, as we call on President

__________________ and the Secretary ___________________ to award
Emcee our plaque of appreciation.

Plaque of Appreciation is awarded to the Keynote Speaker Emcee reads

citation of plaque of appreciation before awarding the same.

INDUCTION OF BABY JCI TO Emcee The members are the lifeblood of any organization. And JCI is no different. If the chapter opts to also induct guest/s to Baby
9:50 PM REGULAR MEMBERS JCI during the event, they should be the first to be
2021 President Please raise your right hand and repeat after me:
To this
At ensure that
point, weJCI continues
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a meaningful and positive
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in National
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to introduce membership.
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May we call on President ____________________ for the induction of our
GUEST OF HONOR AND babyNP
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delivers his speech
Emcee
SPEAKER
President inducts the baby jaycees
Thank you NP ____________ for that wonderful message. May we call on
President ________________ back to present the Plaque of Appreciation to
our Guest of Honor National President _____________________.

Read citation before awarding. President awards plaque of appreciation to

the NP

Before we end tonight's program, we would like to recognize the presence of It is not good practice to acknowledge guests as
the following guests… they arrive as this will disrupt the flow of the
10PM program.
ACKNOWLEDGEMNT OF Emcee acknowledges the guests who were not mentioned at the beginning of
Emcee the program. Acknowledge guests only twice during the program
GUESTS
- once at the start, and once before the end of the
We thank you for being with us tonight! program.

We have reached the end of our event. But to formally close this occasion, I This is usually the EVP or the induction executive
Emcee would like to call on stage JCI ____________ for the closing remarks. chairman.

Thank you. Let us all give our magnificent host a warm round of applause for
a job well done.

JCI member gives his speech. Thanks sponsors and people who have made
CLOSING REMARKS
EVP the induction a resounding success.

It is my honor and privilege to move that the JCI <chapter> Induction and
Turnover Ceremonies be adjourned!

2021 PRESIDENT Any second?

Audience : “Second!”

By the power vested in me as the 2019 President of JCI <chapter>, I now

declare this ______ Induction and Turnover Ceremonies adjourned!
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Emcee May we call on stage the LOs to come on stage for the photo opportunity.

Emcee calls guests, visiting LOs, friends