CISV Jacksonville hopes you are feeling well and staying safe.  We are all living through an historic time, with the nation-wide protests and ongoing pandemic.

Perhaps you saw the email from CISV USA’s Executive Director this week.  It has suggestions for ways that we can help make a difference against racial injustice.
If you missed the email, see it here.

A work colleague shared this list of actions steps to take now.
CISV’s mission is to educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world.
Now is the time to really bring our mission statement to life!

Join us for the CISV Junior Branch Elections on Sunday, June 7 at 4p through an online meeting here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85715630596 or call +16465588656 Meeting ID: 85715630596#.

We hope to see you on the call today.  Also mark your calendar for Sunday, August 16 for our general membership meeting which we plan to have in-person and online.

In Peace and Friendship,

Michael

Join us at the Junior Branch Board Elections.
Online meeting at 4pm on Sunday, June 7.

Youth age 10 to 18 will have the opportunity to vote!
Elect your CISV Junior Branch Board for the 2020-2021 Year.

Candidates will have a chance to make a statement.

Parents may also join the meeting and watch the proceedings.

More information here. 

Eesha, Kristin, Julia and Anya  – JB Board Seniors at Minicamp  

Here’s a photo album of 2020 Seniors through their CISV years

More seniors will be celebrated in upcoming issues.

(in alphabetical order).

	CISV has been a huge part of my world. Each program is life-changing. The family I’ve made and the activities I’ve participated in have contributed to my outlook on pretty much everything. I can’t express how much being a part of this community means to me. I’d just like to thank everyone involved for helping me find similarities in our diversity and pushing me to grow and find my heart. CISV is something I think everyone should experience just once. If that could happen, nobody would hate our differences- everyone would love the way we were made to.      – Ellie, an alumni of CISV Village in Italy, Step Up in Canada, and Junior Counselor in Guatemala.
	“I enjoyed every moment of being in CISV. It gave me new insights and passions.” – Julia, a veteran of France Interchange  and 3 years on the CISV Jax Junior Branch Board. Julia graduated from Bolles and will be attending Florida State University.
	“I have been a part of CISV Jacksonville since I was 11, and it has been one of the most influential parts of my life.  From making new friends and learning about different cultures to activism to making a change in my community, I will keep the CISV spirit with me in college. I will never forget the family I  have made in the past 7 years, and I have learned so much about sustainability that I hope to use in my future.” – Anya, a graduate of Bolles who will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her CISV experience includes 4 years on the Junior Branch Board, include as Local Junior Representative (i.e., President), Village to New York 2013,  Youth Meeting to Switzerland 2014, Step Up 2015 to Canada, Step Up 2016 (chapter share with the DC chapter), and Fortnight 2018.
	“CISV has been a defining part of my life for the past 5 years. CISV has also inspired me to be both more aware of what is happening in the world as well as how my actions can create an impact. JB in particular has given me the opportunity to make lasting friendships and to be an active participant in my community. I am forever grateful for my CISV experiences.” – Eesha, who attended an Interchange to France 2016 and served for 2 years on the CISV Junior Branch Board. Eesha graduated from Stanton and will be attending the University of Florida.
	“CISV made me a more independent and global person and allowed to me make lasting friendships with people around the world. In the future, I may apply to be a staff member at a village or seminar camp at CISV. Also, my participation in the organization has led me to consider study programs in different countries when I am in college.“   – Shaan, Junior Counselor to of Austria Village 2018 and Seminar Camp delegate 2019 to Italy. Shaan attend Florida State University.