Recurring Monthly Meetings

    1. General Members Meeting (Monthly Plenary)

    Purpose:

    • Core meeting of the Club
    • Exchange of ideas, challenges, and opportunities
    • Presentation of proposals, topics, or business issues by members
    • Decision on which proposals move into working groups

    Participants:
    All members (mandatory attendance)

    1. Working Group Meetings

    Purpose:

    • Focused work on approved projects, themes, or problems
    • Development of solutions, proposals, or collaborative initiatives
    • Preparation of updates and recommendations for the plenary meeting

    Participants:
    Members actively involved in the specific project or theme

    Frequency:
    Monthly or as required by the project

    1. Board Meeting

    Purpose:

    • Operational and strategic management of the Club
    • Review of membership attendance and engagement
    • Preparation of agendas and proposals for the General Members Meeting
    • Monitoring compliance with statutes and internal rules

    Participants:
    President, Board members, Secretary, Treasurer

    Frequency:
    Monthly or bi-monthly

    1. Introductory Meeting for Prospective Members

    Purpose:

    • Introduction of candidates to the Club
    • Formal presentation by prospective members
    • Membership decision by Board and members

    Participants:
    Board, members present, prospective member(s)

    Frequency:
    As needed (often aligned with monthly meetings)

Recurring Yearly Meetings

  1. Annual General Assembly (AGA / AGM)

Purpose:

  • Mandatory legal assembly for an association
  • Approval of annual accounts and financial report
  • Approval of the annual activity report
  • Budget approval for the coming year
  • Ratification of strategic direction

Participants:
All members (mandatory)

Legal importance:
Essential for compliance with Spanish association law

  1. Annual Vision & Strategy Meeting

Purpose:

  • Reflection on the past year
  • Alignment on long-term vision and strategic priorities
  • Identification of emerging challenges and opportunities
  • Adjustment of Club objectives

Participants:
All members

  1. Selection of the Annual Jijona Commitment Project

Purpose:

  • Presentation of proposals for the mandatory annual project benefiting Jijona
  • Discussion and evaluation of proposed initiatives
  • Selection of one collective project for the year

Participants:
All members

Timing:
Typically held in January

  1. Annual Membership Review

Purpose:

  • Review of member participation and engagement
  • Confirmation of continued membership
  • Assessment of recurring absences or inactivity
  • Decisions on membership continuation or termination

Participants:
Board (with reporting to members)

  1. Annual Financial & Membership Fee Review

Purpose:

  • Review of membership fees
  • Evaluation of financial sustainability
  • Proposal of fee adjustments if necessary

Participants:
Board (proposal) + Members (approval)

  1. Annual Election or Confirmation of the Board

Purpose:

  • Election or ratification of President and Board members
  • Renewal of mandates according to statutes

Participants:
All members

Frequency:
Every 1–4 years, depending on statutes

  1. Annual External Relations & Network Meeting

Purpose:

  • Evaluation of relationships with external partners, institutions, and networks
  • Planning of future collaborations and representation

Participants:
Board and interested members

Complementary but Highly Valuable Yearly Reunions

  • Annual Members’ Retreat or Off-Site Meeting

Strategic, reflective meeting outside the usual setting to strengthen trust and vision.

  • Annual Public or Open Event

To showcase projects, strengthen visibility, and connect with the wider business and institutional community.