Hoffman Jaycees host world JCI leader

Meet the Junior Chamber International world president from the Netherlands in Hoffman Estates, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Jerseys Pizza and Grill, 2360 Lakewood Blvd., Hoffman Estates.The Hoffman Estates Jaycees are hosting the 2012 JCI world leader, Bertolt Daems. All are welcome #8212; this is a free event for all Jaycee members and nonmembers. RSVP to externalvp@hoffmanestatesjaycees.org.Bertolt Daems, nominated by JCI the Netherlands, was elected 2012 JCI president at the 2011 JCI World Congress held in Brussels. Daems joined JCI in November 2003, and was one of the founders of his JCI local organization, JCI Mariken.As JCI president, Daems believes in a world facing so many challenges, a critical mass of young active citizens is needed now more than ever to provide solutions to global problems. In a highly interdependent world, it is the responsibility of JCI to engage young people to take the future of their communities, their countries and the world at large into their own hands. JCI empowers young people with the tools, resources and opportunities to create change through targeted action.President Daems will help members translate their passion for positive change into concrete actions that ultimately make the world a better place for all its citizens.For more information, email hoffmanestatesjaycees@gmail.com or visit[URL] hoffmanestatesjaycees.org.;http://hoffmanestatesjaycees.org./[URL][/URL]