Johnny (centre) and his JCI Padawan 2020 team.
KUCHING: The Padawan Chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) has elected Johnny Bong as its president for the 2020 term.
At present, the 26-year-old social entrepreneur is the chapter’s general legal counsel (GLC).
This was announced during JCI Padawan’s fourth annual general meeting (AGM) held at the Ariva Gateway Residence here recently, which was presided over by immediate past president (2018) William Bong.
Charter president (2017) Sie Ying Kiing and outgoing president Yap Kuoh Haw also attended.
JCI Padawan’s 2020 line-up also comprises executive vice-president Lau Siaw Lin, vice-presidents Vincent Tang (individual), Yeo Tze Hui (business), Liew Shan Jeng (international) and Rachael Justin (community), secretary-general Kristaine Melia Alexander, honorary treasurer Liu Choon Hein, Douglas Bong as the GLC, commission-directors Ruby Lee, Christabelle Winona Chimon, Almanda Sabang and Chan Jun, as well special assistant to the president, Mohd Sahrul Haziq Sarbini.
In his acceptance speech, Johnny expressed his thanks to all JCI Padawan members for their trust and support, especially to Sie, William and Yap.
“I pledge to continue the chapter’s mission of giving back to society.”
He also called upon the new board of directors to work together in promoting JCI Padawan and leading the members so that the chapter would ‘continue to shine’ in the coming years.
According to him, the chapter is preparing for the inauguration of its new board of directors.
“The awards-giving ceremony will also be held at the same time, meant to recognise outstanding members for their hard work and contributions during the past year.
“JCI Padawan is currently recruiting new members as well. We wholeheartedly welcome outstanding young friends, who are ‘willing to actively train and serve the people’ to join us,” he said.
JCI is an international organisation dedicated to young professionals and entrepreneurs, and the only youth alliance institution of the United Nations.
Those aged 18 to 40 who are interested in taking part in various kinds of training programmes meant to upgrade themselves, joining social services, meeting people of different cultures and nationalities, or wanting to expand their personal and business networks, can call Kristaine via 016-865 4629.