2017 JCI Style Guide

Version 2.6
About the JCI Style Guide
Welcome to the JCI Style Guide, a key tool for effective communication. A stylebook establishes
consistent editing guidelines for an organization. Style guides are necessary and useful for several
reasons:
1. Consistency
Style guides allow for an organization to talk about itself the same at all levels. At The Wall Street
Journal, for instance, all branches use the same Wall Street Journal Stylebook. If an editor is in
California or Hong Kong, he or she still knows how to stay within the WSJ style. That’s
consistency.
2. Convenience
The stylebook saves the trouble of reinventing new rules every time an issue comes up: “Should
we capitalize ‘President’ or not?” It’s in the JCI Style Guide.
3. Tone
Adhering to the JCI Style Guide will help our publications maintain a particular tone that is
consistent with the JCI brand. Different publications differ greatly in tone because they are
communicating with different audiences. JCI’s Style Guide will help JCI to be clear, widely
understood by an international audience and respectful of the organization while still
communicating effectively with nonmembers.
4. Outside Entities
The JCI Style Guide helps journalists, translators and other outside entities writing about JCI to
refer to our programs, events and people accurately.

Each entry provides all or part of the following information:

the term – a description of the term and whether it

should be capitalized or lowercase on first reference.
Example: an example of the term used properly
-second reference: how to refer to the term when it’s
used a second time, if different than first reference
español: the Spanish translation of the term
francais: the French translation of the term
deutsch: the German translation of the term

The JCI Style Guide is revised every year to accommodate changes in JCI. Please send questions or
suggestions to sg@jci.cc.

Translation Note: Different forms of English, French, Spanish and German are used in different areas of
the world. When creating the JCI Style Guide, we took into consideration the history and tradition of the
organization, the location of the JCI World Headquarters offices, trends and preferences of young people
and the location of our members. If you have questions or comments, please direct them to sg@jci.cc.

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100 Anniversary of the JCI Movement – A
yearlong celebration, commemorating the
founding date of the first JCI Local
Organization in St. Louis in 1915
th
-second reference: JCI 100 Anniversary
español: 100º Aniversario del Movimiento JCI
français: 100ème Anniversaire du
Mouvement JCI
deutsch: 100-jähriges Jubiläum der JCI
Bewegung
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Academy – See “JCI Academy.”
Achieve – See “JCI Achieve.”
active citizen – Lowercase.
español: ciudadano activo
français: citoyen actif
deutsch: engagierte Bürger
Active Citizenship – Capitize when referring to
the concept.
español: Ciudadanía Activa
français: Citoyenneté Active
deutsch: aktives Bürgertum
Active Citizen Framework – See “JCI Active
Citizen Framework”
ADC – Avoid using abbreviations. See
“American Development Council.”
Admin – See “JCI Admin.”
Africa and the Middle East Conference – See
“conference.”
Africa and the Middle East Development
Council – Use full name instead of AMDEC.
français: Conseil de Développement pour
l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient
deutsch: Entwicklungsrat für Afrika und den
Mittlern Osten
Africa and the Middle East Development
Councillor –
français: Conseilleur de Développement pour
l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient
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ALA – Avoid using abbreviations. See
“American Leadership Academy.”
Alum – Capitalize titles. Include “JCI” on first
reference. When referring to one individual,
preferred form is “JCI Alum,” although “JCI
Alumnus” or “JCI Alumna” may also be used.
Most importantly, be consistent thoughout
your document.
JCI Alumni refers to a group of individuals.
español: “Ex-Miembro de la JCI” o “JCI
Alumni”
français: “ancien membre de la JCI” o “JCI
Alumni”
deutsch: “ehemaliges JCI Mitglied” oder “JCI
Alumni”
Alumni Program – Include “JCI” on first
reference. Do not translate. See “Alum” for
referring to individuals.
español: El Programa JCI Alumni
français: Le programme JCI Alumni
Ambassador – Capitalize title. Include “JCI”on
first reference.
español: Embajador
français: Ambassadeur
deutsch: Botschafter
Ambassador Program – Include “JCI” on first
reference. See “Ambassador” for referring to
individuals.
español: Programa Embajador
français: Programme d’ambassadeur
deutsch: Botschafterprogramm
AMDEC – Avoid using abbreviations. See
“Africa and the Middle East Development
Council.”
American Development Council – Use full
name instead of ADC or CAD.
español: Consejo Americano de Desarrollo
français: Conseil de Développement pour
l’Amérique
deutsch: Amerikanischer Entwicklungsrat
American Leadership Academy – Include
“JCI” and year on first reference. Avoid using
“ALA.”
español: Academia de Liderazgo de las
Américas JCI [año]
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annual report – Lowercase unless referring to a awards ceremony – Lowercase unless referring
specific annual report. Example: 20xx JCI to specific ceremony. Example: 20xx JCI
Annual Report World Congress Awards Ceremony
español: informe anual español: ceremonia de premios
français: rapport annuel français: cérémonie des recompenses
deutsch: Jahresbericht deutsch: Preisverleihung

Area – Refers to one of four specific geographic Awards Manual –

JCI Areas. Always capitalize “Area Director,” español: Manual de Premios
“Area development,” etc. Always refer to full français: Manuel des Récompenses
name instead of letter. deutsch: Auszeichnungshandbuch
español: Área
français: Zone
deutsch: Region -B-
-Africa and the Middle East. Be Better – JCI’s slogan. Do not translate,
español: África y Medio Oriente unless referring to the concept.
français: l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient
deutsch: Afrika und Mittlerer Ostern Board of Directors – Always capitalize when
-Asia and the Pacific referring to JCI Board of Directors. Use year
español: Asia y el Pacífico when referring to a specific Board of
français: l’Asie-Pacifique Directors. Use “JCI” on first reference.
deutsch: Asien-Pazifik Example: 20xx JCI Board of Directors
-the Americas -second reference: Board. Always
español: las Américas capitalized. “Board member,” “Board
français: les Amériques Meeting”
deutsch: Nord- und Südamerika español: Junta Directiva
-Europe français: Comité Directeur
español: Europa deutsch: Vorstand
français: l’Europe
deutsch: Europa Board of Directors Meeting –
español: Reunión de la Junta Directiva
Area Conference – See “conference.” français: Réunion du Comité Directeur
deutsch: Vorstandssitzung
Area Director – Capitalize titles. Include “JCI”
on first reference.
español: Director de Área -C-
français: Directeur de la Zone Cámara Júnior – Avoid this term. “JCI” is
deutsch: Regionaldirektor preferred. See “JCI.”
APDC – Avoid using abbreviations. See “Asia- chairperson (meeting) – Capitalize when used
Pacific Development Council.” as a title before a name. Preferred to
chairman or chairwoman.
Asia-Pacific Conference – See “conference.” español: presidente de la reunión
français: président de la séance, chairperson
Asia-Pacific Development Council – Use full deutsch: Vorsitzende/r
name instead of APDC.
español: Consejo de Desarrollo del Asia y el chapter – See “Local Organization.”
Pacífico
français: Conseil du Développement pour Chief Delegate – Capitalize titles. Refers to the
Asie-Pacifique person who represents a National
deutsch: Entwicklungsrat für Asien-Pazifik Organization at a JCI Event. Usually the
National President, but not always.
ASPAC – Avoid using abbreviations. See Asia- español: Jefe de Delegación
Pacific Conference. français: Chef de Délégation
deutsch: Chefdelegierter

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Chief Executive Assistant to the President –
Capitalize titles. Use with year and “JCI” on
first reference. Avoid the abbreviation
“CEATTP.” Example: 20xx JCI Chief
Executive Assistant to the President John
Smith.
español: Asistente Ejecutivo del Presidente
de la JCI 20xx
français: «Assistant Exécutif Principal du
Président JCI 20xx John Smith» ou
«Assistant Exécutif Principal du Président JCI
20xx»
deutsch: geschäftsführender Assistent des
Presidenten 20xx
Closing Ceremony –
español: Ceremonia de Clausura
français: Cérémomie de Clôture
deutsch: Abschlusszeremonie
COC – Avoid using abbreviations. See
“Congress Organizing Committee” or
“Conference Organizing Committee.”
Collaborate – One of the five strategies of the
2014-2018 JCI Strategic Plan. JCI will bring
together like-minded partners in order to
expand mutual impact.
español: Colaborar
français: Collaborer
deutsch: Zusammenarbeiten
committee – Lowercase unless referring to
specific committee. Specific committees are
always capitalized. Example: Finance
Committee
español: comité
français: comité
deutsch: Ausschuss
conference – Four per year, one in each Area.
Always refer to full name, and use the correct
listing. For example, in English, use “JCI
Conference of the Americas” not “Americas
Conference.” Use with year and city on first
reference. Always capitalize “Area
Conference” and “Area Conferences”
Example: 2008 JCI Conference of the
Americas in Panama City, Panama.
-first reference (general Area Conference):
20xx JCI Area Conference
español: Conferencia de Área JCI 20xx
français: Conférence de Zone JCI 20xx
deutsch: JCI Regionalkonferenz 20xx
-first reference (specific Area Conferences):
JCI Africa and the Middle East Conference
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español: la Conferencia de África y
Medio Oriente
français: Conférence JCI Afrique et
Moyen-Orient
deutsch: JCI Konferenz für Afrika und
den Mittleren Osten
JCI Asia-Pacific Conference. Avoid “ASPAC“
español: la Conferencia de Asia y
Pacífico de la JCI
français: Conférence JCI Asie-Pacifique
deutsch: JCI Asien-Pazifik-Konferenz
JCI Conference of the Americas
español: Conferencia JCI de las
Américas
français: Conférence des Amériques JCI
deutsch: JCI Nord- und Südamerika-
Konferenz
JCI European Conference
français: Conférence Européenne JCI
español : la Conferencia de Europa JCI
deutsch: JCI Europakonferenz
-second reference: Conference
español: Conferencia
français: Conférence
deutsch: Konferenz
Conference Chairperson – Capitalize titles.
Include “JCI” on first reference. Example :
20xx JCI European Conference Chairperson
Jane Smith.
español: Presidente de Conferencia
français: Président de la conference
deutsch: Vorsitzender der Konferenz
Conference Organizing Committee – Avoid
using “COC.” Include “JCI” on first reference.
español: Comité Organizador de la
Conferencia
français: Comité d'Organisation de la
Conférence
deutsch: Konferenzorganisationsteam
Conference Organizing Committee Director –
Capitalize titles. Avoid using “COC Director.”
Include “JCI” on first reference.
español: Director de Comité Organizador de
la Conferencia
français: Directeur du Comité d'Organisation
de la Conférence
deutsch: Konferenzdirektor
Congress – Capitalized when referring to World
Congress. Used as second reference for JCI
World Congress. See “World Congress.”
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Congress Chairperson – Capitalize titles.
español: Presidente de Congreso
français: Président du Congrès
deutsch: Vorsitzender des Kongresses
Congress Director – See “Congress
Organizing Committee Director.”
Congress Organizing Committee – Avoid
using “COC.” Include “JCI” on first reference.
español: Comité Organizador del Congreso
français: Comité d'Organisation du Congrès
deutsch: Kongressorganisationsteam
Congress Organizing Committee Director –
Capitalize titles. Avoid using “COC Director.”
Include “JCI” on first reference.
español: Director de Comité Organizador del
Congreso
français: Directeur du Comité d'Organisation
du Congrès
deutsch: Kongressdirektor
Connect – One of the five strategies of the
2014-2018 JCI Strategic Plan. JCI will
connect people, thier communities and the
global society. Capitalize when listed with the
other strategies or when referring to the
specific strategy.
español: Conectar
français:Connecter
deutsch: Verknüpfen
Constitution – Capitalize when referring to JCI
Constitution. Use “JCI” on first reference.
Example: “20xx JCI Constitution and Policy
Manual” or “20xx JCI Constitution.”
español: “Constitución y Manual de Normas
de la JCI 20xx” o “Constitución de la JCI
20xx”
français: « Constitution JCI 20xx et Manuel
des Règlements » ou « Constitution JCI
20xx »
deutsch: JCI Satzung 20xx und
Direktivenhandbuch
Constitutional Amendments Review
Committee – Do not use abbreviation
“CARCOM.”
español: Comité de Revisión de Enmiendas
Constitucionales
français: Comité de Révision des
Amendements Constitutionnels
deutsch: Ausschuss zu Revision der Satzung
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Corporate Identity –
español: Identidad Corporativa
français: Identité Corporative
deutsch: Corporate Identity
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) –
Spelled out on first reference, including
“(CSR).”
-second reference: CSR
español: Responsabilidad Social Corporativa
(RSC)
français: la Responsibilité Sociale
d’Entreprise (RSE)
deutsch: Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR)
country name – For official JCI documents, and
when writing in English, use registered name
of JCI country in English for every country
regardless of language. When writing in
native language, use native spelling of
country name. Example: When writing in
English, write “JCI Cameroon.” When writing
in French for unofficial document, write “JCI
Cameroun.” When writing in English, write
“JCI Brazil.” When writing in Portuguese for
unofficial documents, write “JCI Brasil.” When
writing in English, write “JCI Dominican
Republic. In Spanish for unofficial
documents, write “JCI República
Dominicana.”
Creed – Capitalized when referring to JCI
Creed, including “JCI.”
español: Credo de la JCI
français: Credo JCI
Deutsch: JCI Glaubensbekenntnis
-D-
Debating Championship – See “World
Debating Championship.”
delinquent national organization – See
“nonfinancial national organization.”
Director – Capitalize titles. See “Area Director.”
-E-
EDC – Avoid using abbreviations. See
“European Development Council.”
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education and economic empowerment –
The second stage in the stages of community
development. Do not capitalize. See “stages
of community development.”
español: educación y autonomía económica
français: l’education et le renforcement
economique
deutsch: Bildung und die Befähigung zu
eigenverantwortlichem wirtschaftlichem
Handeln
EPM – Avoid using abbreviations. See
“European Presidents Meeting.”
European Development Council – Use full
name instead of EDC.
European Presidents Meeting – Capitalize.
Avoid using “EPM.”
español: Reunión de Presidentes europeos
français: Réunion des Présidents Européens
deutsch: Sitzung der Europäischen
Präsidenten
Executive Assistant – Capitalize titles. Include
year and “JCI” on first reference. Example:
20xx JCI Executive Assistant to the President
Jane Smith
español: Asistente Ejecutivo de la JCI 20xx
français: Assistant Exécutif(ve) JCI 20xx
deutsch: JCI Assistent der Geschäftsführung
20xx
Executive Committee – Always capitalize.
Consists of President, Immediate Past
President, all four Executive Vice Presidents,
General Legal Counsel, and Treasurer. Use
year when referring to specific Executive
Committee. Example: 20xx JCI Executive
Committee.
español: Comité Ejecutivo de la JCI 20xx
français: Comité Exécutif JCI 20xx
deutsch: Präsidium
Executive Director – Capitalize titles.
español: Director Ejecutivo
français: Directeur Exécutif
deutsch: Exekutivdirektor
Executive Session – Capitalize. Occurs during
Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Meetings when Members discuss topics off
the record.
español: Sesión Ejecutiva
français: conseil d’Administration
deutsch: geschlossene Sitzung
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Executive Vice President – Capitalize titles.
Use year and “JCI” on first reference
whenever using with specific person.
Example: 20xx JCI Executive Vice President
Jane Smith.
español: Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de la JCI
20xx Jane Smith
français: Vice-Président Exécutif JCI 20xx
Jane Smith
deutsch: JCI Exekutiver Vize-Präsident 20xx
expense report –
español: informe de gastos
français: rapport des dépenses
deutsch: Abrechnung der Ausgaben
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Finance Committee –
español: Comité de Finanzas
français: Comité des Finances
deutsch: Finanzausschuss
First Timers –
español: Novatos
Competition: Competencia de Novatos
Program: Programa de Novatos
français: (do not translate) First Timers
deutsch: (do not translate) First Timers
Foundation – See “JCI Foundation.”
-G-
General Assembly – Always capitalize.
español: Asamblea General
français: Assemblée Générale
deutsch: Hauptversammlung
General Legal Counsel – Capitalize titles. Use
with year and JCI on first reference. Avoid
using “GLC.” Example: 20xx JCI General
Legal Counsel Jane Doe
español: Asesor Legal General de la JCI
20xx Jane Doe
français: Conseiller Juridique Général JCI
20xx Jane Doe
deutsch: Rechtsbeistand
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Global Goals for Sustainable Development –
Also referred to as the Sustainable
Development Goals.
-second reference: Global Goals
español: Objetivos Mundiales de Desarrollo
Sostenible
-second reference: Objetivos Mundiales
français: Objectifs mondiaux pour
développement durable
-second reference: Objetifs mondiaux
deutch: globale Ziele für Nachhaltigkeit
Global Youth Empowerment Fund –
Capitalize. A parternship between JCI and
the SDG Action Campaign.
-second reference: the Fund
español: Fondo Global de Fortalecimiento
Juvenil
français: Fonds d’Autonomisation de la
Jeunesse Mondiale
deutsch: Globaler Fonds zur Stärkung der
Jugend
Growth and Development Committee –
Formerly “Growth and Development
Commission.” Use with year and “JCI” on first
reference. Members are called “Committee
Members.”
Growth and Development Committee
Member – Formerly “Growth and
Development Comissioner.” Appointed by the
JCI President each year. Use with year and
“JCI” on first reference.
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Headquarters – See “World Headquarters” or
“Secretariat.”
Headquarters Hotel –
español: hotel sede del Congreso, de la
Conferencia
français: Hôtel Siège du Congrès, de la
Conférence
deutsch: JCI Hauptsitz-Hotel
health and wellness – The first stage in the
stages of community development. Do not
capitalize. See “stages of community
development.”
español: salud y bienestar
français: la santé et le bien-être
deutsch: Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden
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Henry Giessenbier Patron – Refers to a level
of giving in the JCI Foundation.
español: Donante Henry Giessenbier
français: Donateur Henry Giessenbier
deutsch: Henry Giessenbier Förderer
human security – Always lower case, except
when referring to proper names, such as the
United Nations Trust Fund for Human
Security.
español: seguridad humana
français: sécurité humaine
deutsch: menschliche Sicherheit
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Immediate Past President – Capitalize titles.
Avoid using “IPP.” Use with year and “JCI.”
español: Presidente Inmediato Anterior de la
JCI 20xx
français: Président JCI Sortant 20xx
deutsch: Vorjahrespräsident JCI 20xx
Impact – One of the five strategies of the 2014-
2018 JCI Strategic Plan. JCI will enable
communities to achieve sustainable impact.
Capitalize when listed with the other
strategies or when referring to the specific
strategy.
español: Impactar
français: Impacter
deutsch: Einfluss
individual member –
español: miembro individual
français: membre individuel
deutsch: einzelnes Mitglied
Invest – One of the five strategies of the
2014-2018 JCI Strategic Plan. JCI will create
a financial plan that invests in long-term
goals. Capitalize when listed with the other
strategies or when referring to the specific
strategy.
español: Invertir
français: Investir
deutsch: Investieren
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January Board Meeting – Occurs every year in
January at the JCI World Headquarters,
including the JCI Board of Directors. Avoid
using “JBM.” Include year on first reference.
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Jaycees – Avoid this term. “JCI” is preferred.
See “JCI.”
JBM – Avoid using abbreviations. See “January
Board Meeting.”
JCI – Preferred to “Junior Chamber
International.” Avoid using alternate versions
of official name, including “Jaycees” and
“Cámara Júnior.”
español: “JCI” o “Cámara Júnior
Internacional”
français: « JCI » ou «Jeune Chambre
Internationale» ou «Jeune Chambre
Economique»
deutsch: JCI
JCI Academy – An annual and official JCI
program to train future JCI national leaders.
Use JCI Academy or add the date. Example:
2010 JCI Academy in Tsukuba, Japan
español: Academia JCI
français: Académie JCI
deutsch: JCI Akademie
JCI Global Partnership Summit – JCI’s annual
premier partnership event involving
participants from all three sectors, business,
government and civil society. Do not use
GPS.
-second reference: Summit
español: Cumbre de Alianzas Globales de la
JCI
français: Sommet JCI pour un Partenariat
Mondial
deutsch: Globaler Partnerschaftsgipfel
JCI Impact – An official JCI Skills Development
Course focused on creating projects for
sustainable solutions to community
challenges. Always write out “JCI Impact.” Do
not translate.
JCI members – Do not capitalize when
preceeded by JCI. Do not capitalize when
members is alone.
español: los miembros de la JCI
français: les membres JCI
deutsch: JCI Mitglieder

JCI Achieve – An official JCI Skills JCI News –

Development Course focused on Local español: Noticias de la JCI
Organization development. Always write out français: Nouvelles JCI
“JCI Achieve.” Do not translate. deutsch: JCI Neuigkeiten

JCI Active Citizen Framework – JCI Officer – Capitalize titles. Use with year on
español: El Marco de la Ciudadanía Activa first reference.
de la JCI español: Funcionario de la JCI
français: Le Cadre JCI du Citoyen Actif français: Officier JCI
deutsch: JCI Active Citizen Framework- deutsch: JCI Vorstandsmitglied
Managementtool (Bedeutung: Rahmen zur
aktiven Bürgerschaft) JCI Programs –
español: Programas de la JCI
JCI Admin – An official JCI Skills Development français: Programmes JCI
Course focused on Local Organization deutsch: JCI Programme
management. Always write out “JCI Admin.”
Do not translate. JCI Twinning –
español: Hermanamiento de la JCI
JCI European Know-How Transfer –Do not français: Jumelage JCI
translate. deutsch: JCI Twinning
-second reference: JCI EU Know-How
Transfer JCI World Headquarters – See “World
Headquarters”
JCI Foundation – Referred to as “JCI
Foundation” in communications. Legally
named “Jaycees International (JCI) -L-
Foundation, Inc.” life member –
español: Fundación de la JCI español: miembro vitalicio
français: Fondation JCI français: membre à vie
deutsch: JCI Stiftung deutsch: Mitglied auf Lebenszeit

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Local Organization – Never us “LOM”, never
use “chapter.” Always write out and
capitalize. Use “JCI” on first reference.
español: Organización Local
français: Organisation Locale
deutsch: Kreis
Local Organization Member – “Local
Organization” is preferred. See “Local
Organization.”
español: Organización Local Miembro
français: Organisation Locale Membre
deutsch: Mtiglied im Kreis
Local President – Capitalize titles. Never use
“LP.” On first reference, use year and JCI
Local Organization’s name as well. Example:
20xx JCI [Local Organization name] Local
President John Smith
español: Presidente Local
français: Président Local
deutsch: Kreissprecher
LOM – Do not use. See “Local Organization”
-M-
members – See “JCI members.”
Midyear Executive Committee Meeting –
Occurs every year in late June. Do not
hyphenate “midyear.” Never use “MYE.” Use
year on first reference.
español: Reunión de Mitad de Año del
Consejo Ejecutivo
français: Réunion mi-année du comité
exécutif
deutsch: Sommervorstandssitzung
Mission – Capitalize when referring to JCI
Mission. Use “JCI” on first reference. JCI
Mission reads as follows: “To provide
development opportunities that empower
young people to create positive change.”
español: “Ofrecer oportunidades de
desarrollo que preparen a los jóvenes para
crear cambios positivos.”
français: «Offrir aux jeunes gens la possibilité
de se developper pour créer un changement
positif.»
deutsch: “Entwicklungschancen bieten, die
junge Menschen dazu befähigen, positive
Veränderungen zu schaffen“.
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Motivate – One of the five strategies of the
2014-2018 JCI Strategic Plan. JCI will create
an environment in which people are
motivated toward positive change. Capitalize
when listed with the other strategies or when
referring to the specific strategy.
español: Motivar
français: Motiver
deutsch: Motivieren
-N-
National Organization – Never use “NOM” or
“chapter”. Always write out and capitalize.
Use “JCI” on first reference.
español: Organización Nacional
français: Organisation Nationale
deutsch: Nationale Organisation
National Organization Member – “National
Organization” preferred.
español: Organización Nacional Miembro
français: Organisation Nationale Membre
deutsch: Nationale Mitgliedsorganisation
National President – Capitalize titles. Never
use “NP.” On first reference, use year and
JCI country as well. Example: 20xx JCI
[country] National President John Smith
español: el Presidente Nacional de la JCI
[país] 20xx
français: le Président National de la JCI
[pays] 20xx
deutsch: Bundesvorsitzender
new members orientation –
español: orientación de miembros nuevos
français: orientation des nouveaux membres
deutsch: Orientierungsprogramm für
Neumitglieder
NOM – Do not use. See “National Organization.”
Nominations Committee – Capitalize specific
committees.
español: Comité de Candidaturas
français: Comité des Candidatures
deutsch: Norminierungsausschuss
nominee –
español: candidato
français: candidat
deutsch: Kandidat
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nonfinancial National Organization – Do not
hyphenate. Use instead of “delinquent
National Organization.”
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary
español: Organización Nacional atrasada en
pagos
français: Organisation Nationale non à jour
de ses cotisations
deutsch: nicht-finanzielle Nationale
Organisation
nonmember – Do not hyphenate.
Source: Merriam Webster Dictionary
español: no miembro
français: non member
deutsch: Nicht-Mitglied
nonprofit – Preferred form is “nonprofit,”
although “non-profit” may also be used. Most
importantly, be consistent thoughout the
document.
-O-
one year to lead –
español: un año para dirigir
français: une année pour diriger
deutsch: ein Jahr führen
-P-
Parliamentary Procedures –
español: Procedimientos parlamentarios
français: Procédures parlementaires
deutsch: Parlamentarische Verfahren
Past President — Capitalize titles. Include “JCI”
and year he or she was President. Example:
19xx JCI President Peter Pan
-second reference: “JCI Past President Peter
Pan” or “Past President Peter Pan”
español: Pasado Presidente de la JCI 19xx
français: Ancien Président JCI 19xx
deutsch: Bundesvorsitzender 19/20xx
Peace is Possible – A generational
commitment to everlasting world peace.
Campaign was launched in 2016.
español: La Paz es Posible
français: La Paix est Possible
deutsch: Frieden ist möglich
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peace, prosperity and sustainability – The
third stage in the stages of community
development as defined by the JCI Active
Citizen Framework. Do not capitalize. See
“stages of community development.”
español: paz, prosperidad y sostenibilidad
français: paix, prospérité et durabilité
deutsch: Frieden Wohlstand und
Nachhaltigkeit
Phil Pugsley Patron – Level of giving in the JCI
Foundation.
español: Donante Phil Pugsley
français: Donateur Phil Pugsley
deutsch: Phil Pugsley Förderer
plan of action – Lowercase unless referring to
specific plan of action, such as 20xx JCI Plan
of Action.
español: Plan de Acción de la JCI 20xx
français: Plan d'Action JCI 20xx
deutsch: Aktionsplan 20xx
President – Capitalize titles. Avoid using “World
President.” On first reference, use year as
well: [year] JCI President [full name].
Example: 20xx JCI President Jane Doe.
-second reference: President Doe
español: Presidente de la JCI 20xx
français: Président JCI 20xx
deutsch: JCI Präsident 20xx
NOTE: see “Local President” and “National
President”
President-elect – Capitalize titles. Use “JCI”
and year in which he or she will be President
on first reference. Example: 20xx JCI
President-elect John Smith
español: Presidente Electo de la JCI del 20xx
français: Président élu JCI 20xx
deutsch: gewählter JCI Präsident 20xx
Public Speaking Championship – See “World
Public Speaking Championship.”
-R-
recommendation –
español: recomendación
français: recommendation
deutsch: Empfehlung
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Resident Legal Counsel – Capitalize titles. español: Asistentes Especiales

Avoid using “RLC.” français: Assistants Spéciaux
español: Asesor Legal Residente deutsch: Sonderbeauftragte
français: Conseiller Juridique Résident
deutsch: lokaler Rechtsbeistand stages of community development – Do not
capitalize.
español: etapas de desarrollo de la
comunidad
-S- français: étapes du développement
Secretariat – communautaire
español: Secretaría deutsch: Phasen der kommunalen
français: Secrétariat Entwicklung
deutsch: Geschäftsstelle
Staff Officer – See “World Headquarters Staff.”
Secretary General – Capitalize titles. Use “JCI”
on first reference. strategic plan – Lowercase unless referring to a
Example: Secretary General John Smith specific strategic plan. Use years and “JCI”
-second reference: Secretary General [last on first reference.
name]. Example: 2014–2018 JCI Strategic Plan
español: Secretario General -second reference: Strategic Plan
français: Secrétaire Général español: Plan Estratégico JCI 2014–2018
deutsch: Geschäftsführer français: Plan Stratégique 2014–2018 de la
NOTE: UN Secretary-General is hyphenated. JCI
deutsch: 2014–2018 Strategischer Plan
Senate Chairperson – Capitalize titles. On first
reference, use year and “JCI” as well. Strategic Planning Committee – Use with year
Example: 20xx JCI Senate Chairperson Jane on first reference when referring to specific
Smith Committee.
español: Presidente del Senado -second reference: “the committee” is
français: Président du Sénat preferred, but may also use “SPC”
deutsch: Senatsvorsitzender español: Comité de Planificación Estratégica
français: Comité de Planification Stratégique
Senator – Capitalize titles. Include “JCI” on first deutsch: Ausschuss für den Strategischen
reference. Plan
español: Senador de la JCI
français: Sénateur de la JCI Sustainable Development Goals – Also
deutsch: JCI Senator referred to as Global Goals for Sustainable
Development.
Senatorship – -second reference: SDGs
español: Senaduría español: Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible
français: titre de Sénateur/affiliation au Sénat (ODS)
deutsch: Titel des Senats / Mitglied des français: Objectifs de développement durable
Senats (ODD)
deutsch: Ziele der nachhaltigen Entwicklung
Skills Development – “JCI Skills Development”
is the official name. Formerly called “JCI
Training.”
español: Desarrollo de habilidades
français: Développement de Compétences
deutsch: Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten

Speaking Competition – See “World Public

Speaking Championship.”

Special Assistants – Capitalize titles. Use “JCI”

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Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the
World (JCI TOYP) – Annual contest. Include
“JCI” and the abbreviation in first reference.
-first reference: The [year] JCI Ten
Outstanding Young Persons of the World
(JCI TOYP) Program.
-second reference: JCI TOYP
español: Los Diez Jóvenes Sobresalientes
del Mundo (JCI TOYP)
français: Les Dix Jeunes les Plus
Remarquables du Monde (JCI TOYP)
deutsch: Zehn junge Menschen mit
besonderem Engagement (JCI TOYP)
Training – See “Skills Development.”
Treasurer – Capitalize titles. On first reference,
use with year and “JCI.” Example: 20xx JCI
Treasurer John Doe
español: Tesorero de la JCI 20xx
français: Trésorier JCI 20xx
deutsch: Schatzmeister
Twinning Agreement – “Twin” preferred to
“sister chapter”
español: Acuerdo de Hermandad
français: Accord de Jumelage
deutsch: Partnerschaftsabkommen
-U-
United States – See “USA.”
USA – Capitalize all letters and do not use
spaces or periods to separate letters.
-V-
Vice President – Capitalize titles. On first
reference, use year and “JCI.” Example: 20xx
JCI Vice President John Doe
español: Vicepresidente de la JCI 20xx
français: Vice-Président JCI 20xx
deutsch: 20xx JCI Vize-Präsident
NOTE: Full name can include Area, but does
not have to.
Examples: Vice President for Africa and the
Middle East
español: Vicepresidente asignado/a a Africa
y el Medio Oriente
francais: Vice-Président pour l’Afrique et le
Moyen-Orient
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deutsch: Vize-Präsident für Afrika und den
Mittleren Osten
Vice President for Asia and the Pacific
español: Vicepresidente asignado/a Asia y el
Pacífico
français: Vice-Président pour l’Asie et
Pacifique
deutsch: Vize-Präsident für Asien-Pazifik
Vice President for the Americas
español: Vicepresidente asignado/a a las
Américas
français: Vice-Président pour les Amériques
deutsch: Vize-Präsident für Nord- und
Südamerika
Vice President for Europe
español: Vicepresidente asignado/a a
Europa
français: Vice-Président pour l’Europe
deutsch: Vize-Präsident für Europa
Vision – Capitalize when referring to JCI Vision.
Use “JCI” on first reference. JCI Vision reads
as follows: “To be the leading global network
of young active citizens.”
español: “Ser la principal red mundial de
jóvenes ciudadanos activos.”
français: « Etre le premier réseau mondial de
citoyens actifs. »
deutsch: “Das führende globale Netzwerk
junger aktiver Bürger zu sein“
-W-
website – Preferred form. Also may use “Web
site.” Most importantly, choose one spelling
and remain consistent throughout the
document.
Source: Merriam Webster Dictionar, Oxford
Dictionary, Associated Press Stylebook
World Congress – Annual event.
-first reference: [year] JCI World Congress in
[city, country]. Example: 2007 JCI World
Congress in Antalya, Turkey
español: Congreso Mundial JCI 20xx en
[ciudad, país]
français: Congrès Mondial JCI 20xx à [ville,
pays]
deutsch: JCI Weltkongress 20xx [Stadt,
Land]
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World Debating Championship or Debating -Y-

Championship (national and local level) – YMPCA – See “Young Men’s Progressive Civic
Use with year and “JCI” on first reference. Association.”
Also, must include “sponsored by 1963 JCI
President Eric H. Stevenson” on first Young Men’s Progressive Civic Association
reference. Example: 20xx JCI World (YMPCA) – Refers to JCI’s first Local
Debating Championship sponsored by 1963 Organization founded in St. Louis, Missouri,
JCI President Eric H. Stevenson USA in 1915 by Henry Giessenbier with 32
-second reference: “Debating” or “World other men. Written out on first reference,
Debating Championship” including (YMPCA).
español: Campeonato Mundial de Debate, -second reference: YMPCA
patrocinado por el Presidente de la JCI de
1963 Eric H. Stevenson
français: Championnat Mondial de Débat,
sponsorisé par le Président JCI 1963 Eric H.
Stevenson
deutsch: JCI Welt Debattierwettbewerb,
gespronsort von JCI Präsident 1963 Eric H.
Stevenson

World Headquarters – Refers to the JCI World

Headquarters, located at 15645 Olive
Boulevard, Chesterfield, (St. Louis), MO
63017 [phone +1-636-449-3107]. Always use
“JCI” on first reference.
-second reference: World Headquarters
español: Sede Mundial de la JCI
français: Siège Mondial de la JCI
deutsch: Hauptsitz von JCI

World Headquarters Staff – Use “JCI” on first

reference. Refers to the staff of the JCI World
Headquarters in the St. Louis office, as well
as Area Directors and their assistants based
abroad and other employees located
elsewhere.
español: Funcionario de la Sede Mundial de
la JCI
français: Le staff du Siège Mondial de la JCI
deutsch: Hauptamtliche JCI-Mitarbeiter

World President – Do not use. See “President.”

World Public Speaking Championship or

Public Speaking Championship (national
and local level) – Use year and “JCI” on first
reference.
-second reference: Public Speaking
español: Campeonato Mundial de Oratoria
de la JCI
français: Championnat Mondial JCI d’Art
Oratoire
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-A-
AIESEC- an acronym translated from French for
“International Association of Students in
Economics and Management Administration”
-all references: AIESEC
español: AIESEC. Originally: Asociación
Internacional de Estudiantes de Economía y
Administración
français: AIESEC. Originally: Association
internationale des Étudiants en Sciences
économiques et commerciales
deutsch: Internationale Vereinigung der
Studenten der Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Source: www.aiesec.org
-I-
International Chamber of Commerce –
-second reference: ICC
español: Cámara Internacional de Comercio
(CIC)
français: Chambre de commerce
internationale (CCI)
deutsch: Internationale Handelskammer
(ICC)
Source: www.iccwbo.org
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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)-
español: Organización Panamericana de la
Salud (OPS)
français: Organisation panaméricaine de la
santé (OPS)
deutsch: Panamerikanische
Gesundheitsorgsanisation
Source: www.paho.org
-S-
Secretary-General – how the United Nations
refers to its Secretary-General. Hyphenate in
English. The eighth UN Secretary-General is
Ban Ki-moon.
español: Secretario General
français: Secrétaire general
deutsch: Generalsekretär
NOTE: JCI’s Secretary General is not
hyphenated
SDG Action Campaign- The SDG Action
Campaign’s aim is to increase support to
achieve the Sustainable Development Golas
and seek a coalition of partners for action.
Formerly the UN Millennium Campaign.

-K- -T-
Kiwanis International – Do not translate. Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact -
-second reference: Kiwanis the UN Global Compact asks companies to
embrace, support and enact, within their
sphere of influence, these core values in the
-N- areas of human rights, labor standards, the
non-governmental organization (NGO) – environment, and anti-corruption. See
hyphenate “United Nations Global Compact”
-second reference: NGO -second reference: Ten Principles
español: organización no gubernamental español: los Diez Principios
(ONG) français: les Dix Principes du Pacte Mondial
français: organisation non gouvernementale deutsch: die zehn Prinzipien des UN Global
(ONG) Compact
deutsch: Nicht-Regierungsorganisation Source: www.unglobalcompact.org
(NGO)
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United Nations – first reference noun: United
Nations.
-second reference noun: UN.
español: las Naciones Unidas (ONU)
français: les Nations Unies (ONU)
deutsch: die Vereinten Nationen (VN)
-When used as an adjective, always: UN.
-Example adjective: UN Global Compact.
NOTE: UN Secretary-General is hyphenated
Source: www.un.org
United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-
español: Organización de las Naciones
Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la
Cultura (UNESCO)
français: Organisation des Nations Unies
pour l’Éducation, la Science et la Culture
(UNESCO)
deutsch: Organisation der Vereinten
Nationen für Erziehung, Wissenschaft und
Kultur (UNESCO)
Source: www.unesco.org
United Nations Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC)-
español: Consejo Económico y Social (ONU)
(ECOSOC)
français: Conseil Économique et Social
(ONU) (ECOSOC)
deutsch: Wirtschafts- und Sozialrat der
Vereinten Nationen (ECOSOC)
Source: www.un.org/ecosoc/
United Nations Foundation - The UN
Foundation, a public charity, is an advocate
for the UN and a platform for connecting
people, ideas and resources to help the
United Nations solve global problems.
-second reference: “UN Foundation” or
“UNF”
Source: www.unfoundation.org
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United Nations Global Compact – The UN
Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative
for businesses that are committed to aligning
their operations and strategies with ten
universally accepted principles (see “Ten
Principles of the UN Global Compact”)
-first reference: “United Nations Global
Compact” or “UN Global Compact”
-second reference: “UN Global Compact” or
“Global Compact”
español: el Pacto Global
français: le Pacte Mondial
deutsch: UN Global Compact
Source: www.unglobalcompact.org
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The World Chambers Federation (WCF) –
ICC's specialized division for its chamber of
commerce members worldwide. Always use
English on first reference. If writing in
Spanish or French, include the French or
Spanish translation in parentheses after the
first reference, but on subsequent
references, continue in English.
- second reference: WCF or ICC-WCF
español: Federación Mundial de Cámaras de
Comercio e Industria
français: Fédération Mondiale des Chambres
de Commerce et d’Industrie
deutsch: Weltkongress von
Unternehmerkammern
Source: www.iccwbo.org/wcf
World Health Organization (WHO)-
español: Organización Mundial de la Salud
(OMS)
français: Organisation mondiale de la santé
(OMS)
deutsch: Weltgesundheitsorganisation
(WHO)
Source: www.who.in
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Global Goal #1: No Poverty
-second reference: Global Goal #1
español: Erradicación de la Pobreza
français: Éradication de la pauvreté
deutsch: Keine Armut
Global Goal #2: Zero Hunger
-second reference: Global Goal #2
español: Luch Contra el Hambre
français: Lutte contre la faim
deutsch: Keine Hungersnot
Global Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being
-second reference: Global Goal #3
español: Buena Salud
français: Accès à la santé
deutsch: Gute Gesundheitsversorgung
Global Goal #4: Quality Education
-second reference: Global Goal #4
español: Educación de Calidad
français: Accès à une education de qualité
deutsch: Hochwertige Bildung
Global Goal #5: Gender Equality
-second reference: Global Goal #5
español: Igualidad de Género
français: Égalité entre les sexes
deutsch: Gleichberechtigung der
Geschlechter
Global Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation
-second reference: Global Goal #6
español: Agua Potable y Saneamiento
français: Accès à l’eau salubre et à
l’assainissement
deutsch: Sauberes Wasser und sanitäre
Einrichtungen
Global Goal #7: Affordable and Clean Energy
-second reference: Global Goal #7
español: Energías Renovables
français: Recours aux energies
renouvelables
deutsch: Erneuerbare Energie
Global Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic
Growth
-second reference: Global Goal #8
español: Empleo Digno y Crecimiento
Económico
français: Accès à des emplois décents
deutsch: Gute Arbeitsplätze und
Wirtschaftliches Wachstum
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Global Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and
Infrastructure
-second reference: Global Goal #9
español: Innovación e Infraestructuras
français: Innovation et infrastructures
deutsch: Innovation und Infrastruktur
Global Goal #10: Reduced Inequalities
-second reference: Global Goal #10
español: Reducción de la Desigualidad
français: Réduction des inégalités
deutsch: Reduzierte Ungleichheiten
Global Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and
Communities
-second reference: Global Goal #11
español: Ciudades y Comunidades
Sostenibles
français: Villes et communautés durables
deutsch: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
Global Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and
Production
-second reference: Global Goal #12
español: Consumo Responsable
français: Consommation et production
responsables
deutsch: Verantwortungsvoller Konsum
Global Goal #13: Climate Action
-second reference: Global Goal #13
español: Lucha Contra el Cambio Climático
français: Measures relatives à la lutte contre
le changements climatiques
deutsch: Maßnahmen zum Klimashutz
Global Goal #14: Life Below Water
-second reference: Global Goal #14
español: Flora y Fauna Acuáticas
français: Vie aquatique
deutsch: Leben unter dem Wasser
Global Goal #15: Life on Land
-second reference: Global Goal #15
español: Flora y Fauna Terrestres
français: Vie terrestre
deutsch: Leben an Lan
Global Goal #16: Peace, Justice and Strong
Institutions
-second reference: Global Goal #16
español: Paz y Justicia
français: Paix, justice et institutions efficaces
deutsch: Frieden und Gerechtigkeit
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Global Goal #17: Partnerships for the Goals

-second reference: Global Goal #1
español: Alianzas para el Logro de los
Objetivos
français: Partenariats pour la realization des
objetifs
deutsch: Partnerschaften, um die Ziele zu
Erreichen

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