FAMOUS JCI MEMBERS AND ALUMNI
JCI (Junior Chamber International) provides leadership training to individuals throughout the world. The impact and importance of this training is demonstrated by the large number of JCI members who are holding or have held high positions in their respective countries and international bodies. Although incomplete, here is a list of members whom we would like to recognize:
Australia
BOND, Alan One of Australia's best-known corporate entrepreneurs and head of the syndicate that won the America's Cup in 1973; past member of JCI Fremantle, Australia.
COURT, Hon. Charles, O.B.E., M.L.A. Premier of Western Australia (1978).
HAYDEN, William Governor-General of Australia; past member of JCI Innisfail.
LOWE, Hon. Doug, M.L.A. Premier of Tasmania (1978).
LYNCH, Phillip Minister of Australia, National President of Australia Junior Chamber (JCI Australia) (1966).
Belgium
BRIL, Louis Secretary of State (Belgium), President of a JCI local organization (1978), past member of the Roeselare-Izegem Jaycees (JCI Roeselare-Izegem).
DE CLERCK, Willy Commissioner of the European Common Market; JCI Senator No. 8412.
HANSENNE, Michel Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) (1989-1999), former Minister of Labor and Employment in Belgium; past member of the Liege Jaycees (JCI Liege), JCI Senator No. 17228.
Bolivia
BANZER-SUAREZ, Hugo President of Bolivia (1971-1978), JCI Senator No.15094, past member of the Cochabamba Jaycees (JCI Cochabamba).
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HOZ DE VILA, Tito Congressman (1989-2002), Minister of Education (1997-2001), Senator of the Republic of Bolivia (2005-2009); JCI Vice President (1976), JCI Executive Vice President (1980), JCI General Legal Counsel (1982), JCI Senator 22425.
Brazil
AKEL, Ardisson Naim President of the Federação das Associações Comerciais e Empresariais do Paraná (FACIAP); past JCI member.
ANNENBERG, Sandra Globo News Presenter; past member of JCI Brasil-Japão.
BOM ANGELO, Eduardo President of BrasilPrev, the second largest private pension company in Brazil; past member of JCI Brasil-Japão.
BORTOLUZZI, Lourenço Valdir Former town councillor; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
CELI, Loacir Angelo Former Mayor of Xanxerê; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
CENTENARO, Itacir President of Associação Comercial e Industrial de Chapecó (ACIC); Senior member of JCI Chapecó.
CIPRIANI, Jaime Former town councillor; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
CRENONINI, Itacir Former town councillor; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
DALMUT, Felix Former town councillor; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
DE CAMARGO, Luís Clóvis Former town councilor, President of the Sindicato dos Empregados Rurais (Rural Employers Union); past member of JCI Espumoso.
DE LIZ, Jean Pier Xavier Vice Mayor of Rio do Sul, town councillor; past JCI Brazil National President.
FISCHER, João Federal Deputy representing the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS); past member of JCI Sapiranga.
FROLDI, Idemar Director of Nutrilatina, a Brazilian sports supplement maker; past member of JCI Curitiba-Centro.
GIRARDINI, Daniel Director of PROCON, a consumer protection organization; member of JCI Xanxerê.
GIRARDINI, Hildo Former town councillor; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
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HERLDER, Derly Former Mayor of Espumoso; past member of JCI Espumoso.
IIHOSHI, Walter Brazil National Congressman; past member of JCI Brasil-Japão.
JACKSON PEREIRA, João Federal Deputy representing the State of Ceará (CE); former JCI Brazil Senate Chairman.
KOCH, Delair Francisco Journalist, Director of the Câmara Federal do Comércio; past member of JCI Espumoso.
LOCATELLI, Elcir Former town councillor; member of JCI Xanxerê.
MALDANER, Celso Federal Deputy representing the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS); past member of JCI Maravilha
MATTIOLO, Celso Former Mayor of Xanxere; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
MERISIO, Gelson State Deputy for the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS); past member of JCI Xanxerê.
MOOLING, Renato Federal Deputy representing the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), former mayor of Sapiranga; President of JCI Sapiranga.
MOSCHETTA, Doílio Former Mayor of Xanxere; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
NOMURA, Aurelio Sao Paulo City Councillor; past member JCI Brasil-Japão,
PARIZOTO, José Mayor of Espumoso; past member of JCI Espumoso.
PARIZOTO, Simão Otoni Rio Grande do Sul (RS) Lawyers Association Counsellor; past member of JCI Espumoso.
REBELATO, Jose Business leader; Senior member of JCI Chapecó.
RODRIGUES, João Mayor of Chapecó; past member of JCI Chapecó.
RUSH, Elio Lino Federal Deputy representing the State of Parana (PR); past member of JCI Mal. Rondon, JCI Senator.
VIGO, Leandro Junior Former town councillor; past member of JCI Xanxerê.
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SIMPORE, Mamadou Secretary General of the Postal Union of African States, founder of JCI Haute Volta.
Canada
LEWIS, Hon. Doug Minister of Transport, Canada, held other ministerial portfolios; past JCI Canada President; JCI Senator.
SCHREYER, Hon. Edward Premier of Manitoba (1975-1977), Governor General of Canada (1979-1984), Canadian Ambassador to Australia; past member of the Beausejour Manitoba Jaycees (JCI Beausejour Manitoba), recipient of Outstanding Young Canadian (Vanier) Award (1974).
Costa Rica
VILLANUEVA B., Jose Luis Past President of the Costa Rica Legislative Assembly, Congressman of Costa Rica Legislative Assembly (1976); past President of JCI Costa Rica.
Cote D'Ivoire
BEDIE, Henri Konan President of Côte d'Ivoire (1993-1999).
DONA-FOLOGO, Laurent Officer of the Ivory Coast National Order, Minister of information, Côte d'lvoire (1977), Assistant and advisor to President Houphouet-Boigny of Côte d'lvoire (1956-74), Minister of Youth, Information, Culture and Sports of Côte d'lvoire (1986-); JCI Senator No. 20983.
EHUE, Joseph Tadjo Vice President of the Supreme Court in Côte d'lvoire, President of Chamber of Accounts, Past Minister of Public Works; JCI Senator No. 13822.
GNOLEBA, Maurice Sery Minister of State of Côte d'lvoire; JCI Senator No. 20984
GUIDIBO, Paul Minister of State of Côte d'lvoire; JCI Senator No. 27466.
Denmark
CHRISTIAN, Joachim Holger Waldemar His Royal Highness Prince Joachim, Prince of Denmark, Count of Monpezat; past JCI Denmark member and JCI Senator No. 64,000.
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SCHLÜTER, Poul Prime Minister of Denmark (1982-1993); JCI Vice President and Legal Counsel (1962 and 1964, respectively), past member of the Copenhagen Jaycees (JCI Copenhagen).
Fiji
SINGH, Vitay R. Past Speaker of Parliament of Fiji, member of Parliament of Fiji and past President of the Fiji Jaycees (JCI Fiji).
France
CHIRAC, Jacques President of France (1995-2007), Former Prime Minister of France, Mayor of Paris.
GISCARD D'ESTAING, Olivier Member of the French Parliament (1968-1973), vice-chairman of the European Movement (1978- 1992), former Commissioner of the European Common Market; JCI Senator No. 8412.
ICART, Fernand Minister of Equipment, France (1977); former president of Nice Junior Chamber (JCI Nice).
LAMBERT, Alain Budget Minister of France (2002-2004).
MEDECIN, Jacques Minister of Tourism of France (1976-1977).
MUSELIER, Renaud Foreign Relations Deputy Minister (June 2002- )
STIRN, Olivier Secretary of State for the Overseas Departments and Territories, government of the French Republic (1975-1976).
Germany
SCHEEL, Walter President of the Federal Republic of Germany (1964), JCI Senator No. 33653.
Ghana
ANNAN, Kofi U.N. Secretary General (1997-2007), past member of the Macalester College Jaycees (JCI Macalester College), Minnesota, JCI USA.
Guam
SANTOS, Kim Miss World (1980)
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DE OLIVEIRA SALES, Arnaldo Chairman Urban Council - Hong Kong (1973-81), Honorary Vice-Counsel for Spain since 1957, member and Director of top international sports organizations and Olympic committees; Hong Kong Junior Chamber (JCI Hong Kong) President (1952-54), Most Outstanding JCI member of Asia (1954), JCI President (1956), past member of JCI Victoria.
Iceland
AGUSTSSON, Einar Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland (1971-1978).
HERMANNSSON, Steingrimur Prime Minister of Iceland (1983-1987) and (1988-1991).
India
DESAI, Makarand Cabinet Minister, state government of Gujarat, India, past president of the Indian Jaycees (JCI India) (1968), JCI Vice President (1969).
Indonesia
SUTARDJO, Tjitjip (Cicip) Sharif Minister of Fisheries and Maritime of Indonesia (2011-2014), one of JCI Indonesia’s founders, JCI Senator.
Japan
ASO, Taro Japan Prime Minister (2008-2009); Minister of Economy and Fiscal Policy; Director General of Economic Planning, Secretariat of the Prime Minister’s Office; Japan Junior Chamber (JCI Japan) President (1978); Youth voyage supervisor-5th Japan Youth Voyage, Voyage Leader of 7th Youth Voyage; past member of the Lizuka Jaycees (JCI Lizuka).
KOIZUMI, Junichiro Japan Prime Minister (2001-2006), past member of JCI Yokosuka, Japan.
HATOYAMA, Yukio Japan Prime Minister (2009-2010), past member of JCI Hokkaido, Japan.
HATTORI, Reijiro President of Hattori Seiko Co. Ltd.; JCI Senator No. 777, Past JCI Vice President (1959), Director of XII JCI World Congress, past member of the Tokyo Jaycees (JCI Tokyo).
MORI, Yoshiro Former Prime Minister of Japan; past member of the Komatsu Jaycees (JCI Komatsu).
NAKASONE, Yasuhiro Former Prime Minister of Japan, former Director General-Japan's Science and Technology Agency, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Chairman of the Defense Agency, Minister of International Trade and Industry; Takasaki Japan Jaycees (JCI Japan) Senior Club member.
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OBUCHI, Keizo Former Prime Minister of Japan, past member of the Tokyo Jaycees (JCI Tokyo).
Korea
JOON JEONG, Mong Vice President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA); National Assemblyman of Korea–Ulsan, Korea-Dong Ulsan Jaycees (JCI Dong Ulsan) Senior Club member.
JOO LEE, Bong Marathon Athlete, Gold Medallist, 2001 Boston Marathon, Silver Medallist, 1996 Olympic Games, past member of the Dongjak, Seoul Jaycees (JCI Seoul).
Malaysia
EU, Lim Chong Dr. Lim Chong Eu, Chief Minister-Penang, Malaysia, Founding President of Penang Jaycees (JCI Penang).
SING, Lim Guan Minister of Communications and Works - Sabah, Malaysia (1979), past member of the Kota Kinabalu Jaycees (JCI Kota Kinabalu).
SOON YU, Stephen Wong Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister - Sabah, Malaysia (1979), past member of the Sandakan Jaycees (JCI Sandakan).
Monaco
GRIMALDI, Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Prince Albert of Monaco, JCI Senator No. 58661.
Morocco
MESMOUDI, Tahar El Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Myanmar (formerly Burma)
NYI, DR. NYI Ambassador of Burma to Australia (1978).
Nepal
BHATTARAI, Ram K. Pradha Panch (Mayor), Birnatnagar Town, Panchyat-Nepal (1982), past JCI Nepal Vice President, past member of the Biratnagar Jaycees (JCI Biratnagar).
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THAPA, Bhekh B. Minister of Finance (1977), Ambassador to the United States; Founding President of Nepal Jaycees (JCI Nepal).
SIMKHADA, Dr. Shambu Ram Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Nepal to the United Nations and Other Organisations in Geneva (1998), Chairman of the 56th Session of the Commission on Human Rights (2000), JCI Nepal National President (1980-1981), JCI World Headquarters Area Director (1982-1984?)
THAPA, Ganesh B. Senior Consultant to the United Nations; past deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nepal; past JCI Nepal president; past member of the Kathmandu Jaycees (JCI Kathmandu).
New Zealand
BIRCH, William F. Minister of Energy, New Zealand, JCI Senator No. 4611.
HIGHET, Alan Minister of Internal Affairs, New Zealand.
Paraguay
BÁEZ MONGELÓS, Eusebio National Deputy (1963 – 1968); JCI Asunción Founding Member (1952), JCI Asunción President (1952).
CABALLERO, Juan Carlos National Deputy (1998-2003); Pdte. JCI Caaguazu President (1996), JCI Paraguay Vice President (1997).
CAMPOS CERVERA, Rodrigo National Senator (1993-2003); JCI Asunción Founding Member (1952).
CARDOZO, Enzo Governor of the Department of Caaguazu (2003-2008), National Senator (2008- ), current Minister of Agriculture and Cattle Ranching; JCI Cnel. Oviedo President (1998), JCI Paraguay Vice President (1999), and JCI Paraguay Executive Vice President (2000).
DOS SANTOS, Jorge Caaguazu Mayor (2005 – 2010); JCI Caaguazú Vice President (1997, 1998, 1999).
GONZÁLEZ, Eduardo National Deputy (1998-2003); JCI Caaguazú President (1992), JCI Paraguay Vice President (1993).
MUJICA RUÍZ, Rubén E. Vice Minister of Commerce (1999 – 2000); JCI Vice President (1989), JCI Paraguay President (1988), JCI Asunción President (1986).
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OVELAR, Silvio Governor of the Department of Caaguazu (1993-1998), National Deputy (1998-2003), National Senator (2003- ); past JCI Cnel. Oviedo member.
PÁEZ MONGES, Manuel María Ombudsman (1990-2009); JCI Asunción President (1988).
RAMÍREZ, Edgar National Deputy (1998-2003); JCI Caacupe President (1989), JCI Paraguay Vice President (1991).
ROJAS, Daniel National Deputy (1998-2003), President of the National Animal Health Service (SENACSA) (2009); JCI Cnel. Oviedo President (1997), JCI Paraguay Vice President (1998).
TORRES, Miguel Angel National Deputy (2003-2008); JCI San Lorenzo President (1986), JCI Paraguay President (1989).
VOLPE M., Gustavo A. President of the Paraguay Industrial Union; JCI Asuncion President (1987).
Philippines
BELMONTE, JR., Feliciano "Sonny" Racimo Member of the Philippine House of Representatives (2010- ), mayor of Quezon City (2001-2010), JCI President (1976)
DANS, Jose Minister of Transportation, Philippines (1980); Past JCI Vice President
DEL ROSARIO, Ramon V. Former Philippines Ambassador to Japan and to the Federal Republic of Germany; JCI President (1950-1951).
ENRILE, Juan Ponce Minister of Defense of the Philippines (1980-1986).
ESTRADA, Joseph President of the Philippines (1998-2001).
VIRATA, Cesar E.A. Prime Minister of the Republic of Philippines (1981), JCI Senator No. 11964.
Poland
BIELECKI, Jan Krzysztof Former Prime Minister of Poland, Founding National President, Junior Chamber Poland (JCI Poland), past member of the Warsaw Jaycees (JCI Warsaw).
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GARCIA, Joel R. Director of Tourism of Puerto Rico (1977); Past JCI Vice President (1963).
MAYOL, Johnny Director of Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (1977); past president of the San Juan Jaycees (JCI San Juan).
PEREZ, Julio Cesar Secretary of the Treasury, government of Puerto Rico (1977); past officer of the San Juan Jaycees (JCI San Juan).
PIERLUISI, Julio Secretary of Housing, Government of Puerto Rico (1977); past officer of the San Juan Jaycees (JCI San Juan).
Scotland
KENNY, John
First Scot to head Rotary International (2010), past local president of JCI Forth Valley and past National President of JCI Scotland.
Sri Lanka
SIRIRATNE, Susantha Mayor of Moratuwa (1980), past Treasurer of Moratuwa Jaycees (JCI Moratuwa).
WICKRAMARATNE, Kingsley Former Minister of Trade, Food and Commerce, Sri Lanka; 1972 JCI Vice President, 1973 JCI Executive Vice President.
Sweden
GYLLENHAMMAR, Pehr G. CEO and chairman of Volvo (1970-1994), chairman of the Reuters Founders Share Company (1997); JCI Goteborg member, JCI Senator 30673.
Taiwan
CHEN, Shui-Bian President of Taiwan (2000 - 2008); former President of Taipei Junior Chamber (JCI Taipei).
LIN, Lien Hua Congressman of Legislative Yuan; National President of the R.O.C. Jaycees (JCI Taiwan) (1973).
LIU, Bentham National Assembly Delegate in R.O.C.; President of R.O.C. Jaycees (JCI Taiwan) (1979), JCI General Legal Counsel (1981), JCI Vice President (1980).
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WU, Don Yi Magistrate of Nan Tou Hsian (State); past member of the Tsou Tung Jaycees (JCI Tsou Tung), Taiwan.
WU, Po Hsiung Minister of the Interior of Taiwan; President of the Tao Yuan Jaycees (JCI Tao Yuan) (1972).
YONG, Wang Tsio Member of the Control-Yuan, Taiwan; JCI Vice President (1957).
Thailand
CHANATWONG, Dr. Kasae Deputy Minister, Kingdom of Thailand, (1979), Magsaysay Awardee.
United Kingdom
BATISTE, Spencer Member of Parliament (England); past member of the Sheffield Jaycees (JCI Sheffield).
DU CANN, Sir Edward Member of Parliament (England), past member of the Taunton Jaycees (JCI Taunton).
WILCOX, Sir Malcolm Director of the Midland Bank, Ltd. (England); President of the British Junior Chamber (JCI United Kingdom) (1960-61), past member of the London Jaycees (JCI London).
United States of America
BIRD, Larry Joe U.S. former National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player, coach, and team president; the only person in NBA history to be named Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.
BOUCHARD, Carroll Past Regional Director for the African region, U.S. Peace Corps; past JCI Secretary General.
BROWNBACK, Sam 46th and current Governor of Kansas, United States Senator (1996-2011), Member of the United States House of Representatives (1995-1996); past member of JCI Manhattan, Kansas.
BURGER, Warren Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United States (1969-1986); President of the Saint Paul Jaycees (JCI Saint Paul) (1937), Minnesota, USA.
BUSH, George H. W. 41st President of the United States of America (1989–93), 43rd Vice President of the United States (1981–89), congressman, ambassador; past member of JCI Texas, USA.
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CLINTON, William J. "Bill" 42nd President of the United States of America (1993-2001); past member of Fayetteville Jaycees (JCI Fayetteville), AK, USA.
CONDON, Robert E. "Bob" One of the organizers of the American Legion founded in Paris; Executive Secretary of Peace Conference (1918-1919); 7th President of the United States Jaycees (JCI USA) (1926).
COVERDELL, Paul Douglas United States Senator (1992-2000), director of the Peace Corps (1989-1991); past member of JCI Atlanta in Georgia, USA.
FORD, Gerald R. 38th President of the United States of America (1974-1977), 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-1974); past member of JCI Grand Rapids in Michigan, USA.
FORD, Wendell United States Senator, 53rd Governor of Kentucky; President of the US Jaycees (JCI USA) (1956- 57); past JCI President, JCI Senator.
GORE, Albert "Al" 45th Vice President of the United States (1993-2001); past member of Smith County Jaycees (JCI Smith County), USA.
HOLMES, Larry Former US Heavyweight Boxing Champion, ranked by many boxing experts as one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time.
HUGHES, Howard Pioneer aviator, industrialist and filmmaker
HUMPHREY, Hubert H. 38th Vice President of the United States of America (1965–1969); United States Senator; past President of the Minneapolis Jaycees (JCI Minneapolis), Minnesota, USA.
HAXTON, David UNICEF Representative to Brazil (1978), JCI Secretary General (1955-1958)
JOHNSON, Lyndon Baines 36th President of the United States of America (1963–1969), 37th Vice President of the United States of America (1961–1963).
JONES, Don E. Former Mayor of Bossier City in Louisiana, USA; JCI Treasurer (1984), past National President of the United States Jaycees (JCI USA) (1982-1983).
KENNEDY, John F. 35th President of the United States of America (1961-1963); past member of JCI Massachusetts, USA; recipient of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) award.
LINDBERGH, Charles Famous American pioneer aviator.
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LURYE, Jay Often referred to as America's "pioneer meeting planner," publicity and promotion chairman, State Convention of Minnesota Jaycees (JCI Minnesota) (1948).
McCANN, Terrance J. Executive Director of Toastmasters International, former United States Jaycees (JCI USA) staff officer.
MONAGHAN, Thomas S. Chief Executive Officer of Dominos Pizza; past member of Michigan Jaycees (JCI Michigan), USA.
MONDALE, Walter 39th Vice President of the United States of America (1977–1981).
NIXON, Richard M. 37th President of the United States of America (1969–1974); past member of JCI California, USA; JCI Senator.
QUAYLE, James Danforth "Dan" 44th Vice President of the United States (1989–1993), United States Representative and United States Senator from the state of Indiana.
ROCKEFELLER, Nelson 41st Vice President of the United States of America (1974–1977), 49th Governor of New York (1959– 1973); past Vice President of JCI New York, USA.
WILSON, Pete 36th Governor of California (1991–1999), USA; past member of the San Diego Jaycees (JCI San Diego), California.
West Indies
O'BRIEN, Conrad Member of the Senate, Trinidad, West Indies; past JCI President (1964).
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