Broaden Your Horizons British Junior Chamber National Conference 1997
Principal sponsor:	Barclays Bank plc
Gold sponsor:	Kleinwort Benson (Jersey) Limited
Sponsors:	Abacus Financial Services Group - A. de Gruchy & Co Ltd - Airline Services (CI) Limited - Baltine Photo Video Supplies Limited - Jersey Tourism - McDonalds Jersey - Midland Bank plc - NatWest Streamline - Parish of St Helier - Royal Bank of Canada (Jersey) Limited - The Royal Bank of Scotland International

Jersey Junior Chamber are the hosts for the 1997 National Conference from 13 to 16 March 1997. Jersey is only 15 miles from the closest point to France and yet retains its English individuality with a French flavour. Although only 9 miles by 5 miles, Jersey has a tremendous amount to see and do. Apart from the miles of golden, sandy beaches, there are cliff top walks with splendid scenery of the other Channel Islands and France, the award winning Jersey Museum, the German Underground Hospital, the Butterfly Farm, Fort Regent, Jersey Goldsmiths, Jersey Pearl and the Jersey Pottery are all renowned attractions. We must not forget the World Famous Wildlife Preservation Trust founded by the late, great Gerald Durrell, where continued good works ensure that endangered species are kept alive and reintroduced to their natural habitat, and of course, hundreds of restaurants where good food and drink abound aplenty.

The full Conference fee is £125.00, but don't forget our slogan "Pay £96 in '96!". Yes, the Conference fee is reduced to only £96.00 if you pay by the end of 1996, almost £30.00 discount! A mere £20.00 deposit secures your place and guarantees you the "cruise of a lifetime".

The hotels & venue

All conference hotels are situated just on the outskirts of St Helier where easy access is afforded by foot to the main shopping precinct to take advantage of the VAT-free shopping. They all have en-suite facilities, indoor swimming pools and leisure facilities.

The Hotel de France is the main Conference Hotel and can easily accommodate all those wishing to attend. The Hotel is renowned for its ability to put on a first class conference and offers 4 star treatment for those staying there.

Alternatively, you may wish to stay at The Mayfair, which is just along the same road as the Conference Hotel. The Mayfair offers excellent value for money and transport will be provided to all the main events.

The Monterey Hotel is opposite the Hotel de France and is a cheaper alternative again with excellent value for money. Early booking is advisable as at the prices quoted the rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Business programme - sponsored by Kleinwort Benson (Jersey) Limited

The three main themes of Travel, Motivation & Fun will be used throughout the conference to provide stimulating and informative sessions. The draft programme is as follows:

Friday - One continuous session with three speakers. The first speaker is Tony Barnes of Europe Japan Centre. After the coffee break, Chay Blyth will talk of the challenges facing these journeys as a seafarer. After lunch, Barry Took will liven delegates up with his amusing talk on the conference theme.

Saturday - There will be a choice of four sessions:

Monica Esselin

Gary Newborough

Philip le Brocq - Jersey based trainer with a session on Motivation

Jean Arnaud

Social programme

After arrival in Jersey everyone will be welcomed aboard the "SS Jersey" to set sail for the Mediterranean, feasting on a delightful range of foods from various European countries and listening to music from a range of artists. Friday will see you heading for a new destination, Latin America & the Caribbean. Food will be Hot & Spicy as will the music! Dance the night away to the Samba, try your hand (or feet!) at the Limbo and listen to the greatest music around.

Saturday night is Awards night and this will be presented aboard the "SS Jersey" at the Captain's Table. The formal dinner will be preceded by a Vin d'Honneur given by Jersey Tourism. The dinner will include exquisite food, drink and be followed by dancing into the small hours.

Non-delegates programme - sponsored by Baltine Photo Video Supplies Limited

In just three days there will not be enough time to visit all the attractions Jersey has to offer. We will try to give you a sample of the delights on offer, an Island Tour, a visit to the World Famous Zoo, a visit to Gorey Castle or the new Living Legend to name but a few.

Children's programme - sponsored by McDonalds Jersey

Children will certainly be catered for, the Island has so much to offer. Fort Regent has a host of activities to keep children quiet for hours, with Jungle Jim, an Aquarium, Swimming and a funfair they will be out of your hair all day. We will also see that they get some fresh air exploring the many beaches and rock pools and sampling the delights at the newly opened McDonalds restaurant! We will also be arranging baby sitting so that you can take full advantage of all the activities taking place.

Senators' programme

Visiting senators will be given an extensive Tour of the Island using an executive coach, a meal at a private restaurant, a Vin d'Honneur hosted by the Parish of St Helier, shopping in the VAT-free centre of St Helier, attendance at the Awards Dinner and culminating in the Senate Breakfast at possibly one of Jersey's most prestigious Manor Houses.