JCI Zugbuana’s 30th induction last January 16, 2021 looked a bit different from past ceremonies welcoming the 30th President Aleena Camille Suarez and her board of directors in a members only afternoon tea posh affair.
Covid-19 precautions and protocols were all in place as they also celebrate their 30th Pearl Anniversary in an intimate afternoon tea where guests from all over the country were invited through Facebook live & Zoom.
Also today, JCI Zugbuana, announces its 2021 project partners, Cebu Landmasters, Lite Shipping, Prince, VIBO Group of Companies, our sister chapter JCI Manila, Ela Essentials, Sunny Essentials, Magicopper, Suarez Brothers, Alpha Digital, Bricklane Doughnuts, A Suarez Sterling, F.R. Sevilla Industrial, and Primary Group of Builders.
Here are the highlights from JCI Zugbuana’s 30th Induction:

The JCI Zugbuana 2021 Board of Directors | Contributed Photo
2021 Board of Directors
Aleena Camille Flora Suarez
President 2021
Valerie Gail Lim
Immediate Past President
Paula Jude Chua
Executive Vice President
Charmaine Chioson
Vice President for Internal Affairs
Rosette Anne Lagnason
Vice President for External Affairs
Janelle Vincente Casas
Secretary General
Jenica Chrysille Llopez
Treasurer
Jamie Gaile Riña
Director for Public Relations
Jasmine Rae Pahinado
Director for Local Organization Management
Lyza Urbiztondo
Local Training Director
Franie Deveroe Semilla
Director for Business Opportunities
Cherame “Cham” Lopez
Director for Community Development
Erica Rae Villareal
Director for National Affairs
Aleena Suarez is sworn in as the 30th JCI Zugbuana President

Together with Past Presidents of the Zugbuana chapter: 2018 Pres Cindy Lua, 2020 Pres Gail Lim, 2021 Pres Aleena Suarez, 2016 Pres Aillein Ebrada
Signing of Twinning Documents with Area Vice President Eric Smith

Sec Janelle Casas, Pres Aleena Suarez, AVP Eric Smith – Signing of Twinning Documents with AVP Eric Smith
Senatorship of 2018 JCI Zugbuana President May Joan Abellana

Senator Ernest Evangelista _ Senator May Joan Abellana
2021 Board of Directors

The 2021 BOD sworn in by AVP Eric Smith
2021 Babies inducted as new members

Pres Aleena inducts the new members of the JCI Zugbuana Chapter (Front Row – Reeva Jumawan, Vale See, Armina Solis ; 2nd Row – Danielle Tan, Beatrice Liu, Jessa Mendoza and Reese Jumawan
Initiation Rites

Every year the babies have to present a dance number in order to officially join the chapter. This year’s babies surprised us with a Sinulog-themed dance number.
2021 Zugbuana Goals
Zugbuana’s main focus this year is guided by United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) to achieve decent lives for all on a healthy planet by 2030. Good health and well-being, quality education, sustainable cities & community are given importance for this year’s projects. Together, with their partners and sponsors, they aim to have a liveable and sustainable Cebu.
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