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Information Booklet

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European Youth Parliament Georgia

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Booklet contents

A HEARTY WELCOME! ........................ ......................... ........................ ........................ ......................... ........................ ..... 3

BATUMI INTERNATIONAL FORUM ................................................................................................................................ 4

THE EUROPEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT ........................................................................................................................ 5

WHAT IS EUROPEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT (EYP)? ............................................................................................................................... 5EYPGEORGIA...................................................................................................................................................................... .......................... 5

THE 4TH BATUMI INTERNATIONAL FORUM ............................................................................................................. 6

FORUM METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................................... .......................... 6PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME........................................................................................................................................................................ 7VENUES................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................ 8FORUM THEME.................................................................................................................................................................... .......................... 9SUPPORT LETTER ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

USEFUL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 11

HOW TO REACH GEORGIA......................................................................................................................................................................... 11ABOUT BATUMI.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12DRESS CODE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

HOW TO PARTICIPATE .................................................................................................................................................. 14

ORGANIZING TEAM.................................................................................................................................................................................... 14


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AA HHeeaarrttyy WWeellccoommee!!

International Forum in Batumi has become traditional event organized by EYP

Georgia as far as its already the fourth time It is going to take place. July 18-23

are the days when more than one hundred European youngsters will gather in

Batumi and discuss the most actual and important issues faced by Europe.

EcoTechnoLogical Europe is the theme the session is dedicated to. Ecological

problems and technological progress today is often perceived as contrary

concepts. But we deeply believe these two are closely interconnected and

dependent variables. Main purpose of choosing this theme for the 4th Batumi

International Forum is to give one more chance to young Europeans to put their

efforts in finding logical edging between guaranteeing Technological Progresswithout hindering Ecology.

Batumi International Forum will follow traditional methodology of European

Youth Parliament and also will suggest diverse range of activities making

representatives of the different countries deeply aware of each others cultures

and thus making these five days unforgettable for each and every participant of

the Forum.

Considering the diligent work of the whole organizing team during several

months its our utmosthonour to announce the call of participants open.

Participant centred event, refined in organization as well as content these arethe peaks accomplishing of which we promise to put all out efforts in.

International participants of different educational backgrounds are highly

encouraged to apply for the Forum. Feel mythical aroma and experience

bohemian aura of the amazing city said to be Black Sea Ibiza.

Experience the Spectacular! Apply for the 4th Batumi International Forum!

Welcome,

Asmati Naskidashvili and Giorgi Samkharadze

Head Organizers,

BIF12


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It has already become a successfully tradition of EYP Georgia to host an

international Forum on the black sea cost in a beautiful city of Batumi. It all

started in the summer 2009 and is held annually since then.

The first international EYP event in Georgia was planned to take place in Gori in

August 2008, however it was cancelled due to war. A year later EYP Georgia

organized its first international forum in Batumi. The event gathered more than

100 youngsters from different European countries under the motto changing

the sense of possible. Hosting the first international event, EYP Georgia faced

many problems, however the event turned out to be a great success.

Following the development of EYP Georgia, Batumi 1stInternational Forum was

followed by more advanced forums in 2010 and in 2011.

BIF has already become a brand event of EYP Georgia. Interest has increased

significantly from potential participants, as well as sponsors from

governmental, non-governmental and private organizations.

Batumi International Forum follows the traditional EYP methodology and is

divided into 3 main parts: Teambuilding, Committee Work and General

Assembly. However the forum doesnt lack evening activities such as

eurovillage, euroconcert, committee dinner and theme parties. Being held in

summer on the seaside, theres unique opportunity to live in the hotel on the

coastline with EYPers and attend unforgettable forum in yet undiscovered place

for many Europeans.

Following three successful Fora in previous years, BIF12 is promising to exceed

the expectations and reach new levels of excitement and experience.


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What is European Youth Parliament (EYP)?European Youth Parliament is one of the most popular and successful youth-

organization in todays Europe. EYP consists of a network of 35 Europeanassociations and organizations in which thousands of youngsters are actively

involved and take part in the development of the civil society. EYP encourages

young people to think, act and solve some actual problems independently. EYP

gives youngsters the chance to gain a big knowledge and experience, makes

them more independent and self-confident. This is a right place where you get

used to work in a group, gain some lieder skills and practice how to make a

speech in front of the audience. Not only, will you reach the professional

success, but although you can meet amazing people and make new friends.

Without exaggeration, EYP made a vital contribution towards uniting Europe,

this statement is strengthened with the fact that tens or thousands of youngpeople have already taken part in regional, national or international sessions,

formed friendships and made international contracts across and beyond

borders.

The aim of EYP is to raise awareness of European issues and encourage active

European citizenship, motivate university and school students to get engaged in

European politics. What is more, the most important goals are to promote

international understanding, intercultural dialogue and diversity of ideas and

practices. Apart from this, EYP is the organization which provides the

international forums where youngsters from the different European countries

can express and debate their own opinions, without reverting to role play. Themost significant fact is that EYP is non-political organization, this is a non-

partisan education program where the key factor is the independent thinking.

EYP sessions are held in English and French, so this organization welcomes the

smart and educated youngsters with new, creative ideas and gives them a great

opportunity to express their talent.

EYP Georgia

EYP Georgia became official member of EYP network in 2008 and now

represents one of the most successful youth organizations in the country.

European youth Parliament Georgia consists of brunch of motivated and broad-minded people who have the ambition to change the world for the better, make

it more peaceful and stabile. EYP Georgia has its governing body - the board

elected by the National committee every year. The National committee

currently consists of 27 members, who are actively involved in every kind of

EYP event and have the privilege in the decision-making processes, so their

votes are really valuable. And the most important actors in EYP events are the

participants who are making the spirit and give the sessions a new energy.


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Forum Methodology

The 4th International Forum in Batumi will follow the general methodology of EYP

sessions and will include three essential elements: Teambuilding, Committee Work and

General Assembly.

Teambuilding

The main aim of the teambuilding is to encourage the participants from all over the Europe to

gather in the committees and with the help of some indoor or outdoor activities build up trust

and friendship and create the basis for an open, productive and political discussions. Some of

the activities mentioned above may consist of physical challenges, whereas some include

creative or problem-solving tasks. All in all, every component of the teambuilding is designed

to get this group of people working as a close-knit team in a very comfortable atmosphere.

Committee Work

After preparing a proper atmosphere for team-work, here comes the main part of the session

Committee Work. During this particular part of the event delegates come together in theircommittees and start discussing specific topics previously prepared by their chairpersons

who also facilitate the general process of committee work. The main goal set by one particular

committee is to draft a resolution with all the points they agree upon. Here all the members of

the committee can have their voices heard as they express their ideas and try to reach the

consensus which is later on reflected in their own resolution.

General Assembly

One might be wondering what these resolutions are drafted for or whether they already have

kind of legislative power once theyre agreed within the committee or not. The final element of

the whole session, GA (General Assembly), aims to encourage all the participants to discuss

the resolutions of other committees, debate over them and exchange their positions around

every single issue mentioned in these documents. By voting process which is solely based onthe personal conscience of each delegate the final outcome of every resolution is declared.

Evening Activities

No one will dispute the fact that any event without some entertaining activities is supposed to

become boring and extremely exhausting. For this reason, in order to keep your spirits high and

overwhelmed, there are loads of evening activities planned during the forum. All these events

are aimed to encourage the participants to socialize and enjoy the forum, make friends and

make the best out of being the part of the whole event. Welcome party is the first socializing

event throughout the forum where you can enjoy your evening on the beach and get to know

more about other participants backgrounds at the same time. Youll probably be wondering

what is so peculiar for every country represented at the forum. Here we go! During Euro-

village you not only are able to taste the traditional snacks and drinks presented by each

delegation, but you also can enjoy their traditional folk dances and music which says much

about their culture. Next evening event which is also worth-mentioning is a committee dinner.

This particular evening aims to encourage all the members of the committee to get closer to

each other and together with tasting Georgian traditional dishes such as Khachapuri and

others motivate everyone to create close-knit team which works productively for the GA. Once

youve made friends from all over the Europe, youre done with all the committee wor k, debated

successfully during GA, you are supposed to be extremely depressed since the session is ending.

For this particular reason, you are invited to a farewell party where you can enjoy the last

night of the forum, set sights on applying for the next EYP events so that you can meet your new

friends again, stay up all night dancing, just go crazy and have the time of your life


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Preliminary programme

Day 1 - July 18, Wednesday

Departure from Tbilisi to Batumi 7:00Arrival at the hotel in Batumi 14:00

Check in 14:00 15:00

Lunch 15:00 16:00

Teambuilding 16:00 19:00

Dinner 19:00 20:00

Welcome Party 21:00 23.59

Day 2 - July 19, Thursday

Breakfast 08:00 09:00

Opening Ceremony 09:30 10.30


Coffee-Break 12:30 13:00


Lunch 15:00-16:00

Committee Work (2:00) 16:00-18:00

Free Time (for beach) 18:00 20:00

Preparation for Euro-Village 20:00-21:00Euro-Village + Georgian

Traditional Dinner and Folk Dances21:00 24:00

Day 3 - July 20, Friday

Breakfast 08:00-09:00

Committee Work (2.00) 09:30-11:30

Coffee-Break 11:30-12:00

Committee Work (2.00) 12:00-14:00

Lunch 14:00-15:00

Committee Work (2.00) 15:00-17:00

Free Time (Beach) (2:00) 17:00 19:00

Preparation for Committee Dinner 19:00 20:00

Committee Dinner &

options for Night bars & Clubs20:00-23:00

Day 4 - July 21, Saturday

Breakfast 08:00 09:00

Committee Work (2:30) 09:30 12:00

Coffee-Break 12:00 12:30

Committee Work (2:00) 12:30 14:30

Lunch 14:30 15:30

Finalizing Resolutions /

Preparation for the GA15:30 17.00

Guided City Tour 17:00 19:00

Dinner 19:00 20:00

Party (socializing) 21:00 23:59

Day 5 - July 22, Sunday

Breakfast 8:00 9:00Opening of the GA 10:00 11:00

I and II resolutions 11:00 12:30

Lunch 12:30 13:30

III, IV and V resolutions 13.30 16:00

Coffee-Break 16:00-16:30

VI and VII resolutions 16:30-18:00

Closing Ceremony 18:00 19:00

Farewell Party 22:00

Day 6 - July 23, Monday

Breakfast 8:00-9:00

Departures 10:00-17:00

Did you know that?

Batumi is located on the site of the

ancient Greek colony in Colchis called

Bathus derived from the Greek phrase

bathys liminmeaning "deep harbor.


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Venues

Hotel Marina

The main venue of the whole Forum is the hotel MARINA located right on the

Batumi beach.

The hotel provides open and

indoor tennis courts, big and

small football pitches, sports

shop, fitness club, solarium,

billiards room, etc. Theres a

beautiful terrace with boulevard

and beach views. You should just

not forget that youre on the

International Forum with other

EYPers

Batumi State University

Batumi State University and its conference hall will be the venues for the

Committee work and General Assembly, as well as opening and closing

ceremonies.

Batumi Boulevard

Batumi boulevards and surrounding

parks are planned to host Forum

outdoor teambuilding activities.

Sublime

Every evening of the Forum youll

have the possibility to enjoy your

time in different ways. Sublime is

the venue for our farewell party.


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Forum Theme

Eco-TechnoLogical Europe

And now, after being amazed by the wonderful place you are to visit, its time to

introduce the topic of the BIF12.

Europe is emerged by the ecological problems and is desperately seeking for

solutions. EU organizes events for fighting against environmental problems and

pushes the world to make some changes. Issues are dedicated to eco vs.

technological facts, they show frightening statistics, for example:

At least 50 million acres of rainforest are lost every year, totalling an

area the size of England, Wales and Scotland combined.

Average temperatures will increase by as much as 12 degrees

Fahrenheit by the end of the 21st century if greenhouse gas emissions

continue to rise at the current pace.

More than 90 million kg of contaminants are dumped into our waterresources every year.

Less than 2% of the Earth's water supply is fresh water.

Obviously technology is in opposition to nature. It is produced at the expense of

nature because it destroys ecological habitats. Its steel is mined from the earth;

its lumber is taken by cutting down forests; its rare metals dug from the

ground; its plastics sucked from oil and then burned into the air. Its factories

pave over wetlands or meadows. Worse this destruction of natural habitat can

extinguish species, an act which cannot be undone.

Not looking to those facts above, we still need the product of it. In XXI century

we are depended to technology. But depended to ecology as well, so the Logicalquestion arouses - what can we do? How to find the way not to abuse

technology and save ecology?


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Support Letter


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There are no Visa requirements for up to 360 day visits to Georgia

for the citizens of EU and most European countries.

Official currency in Georgia is Lari, which can be exchanged in banks or in any ofplenty exchange points in the city. The exchange rate for 1 Euro is 2.2 GEL and

for 1 USD 1.6 GEL.

The time zone is GMT+4.

How to reach Georgia?

By plane - You can use Tbilisi or Batumi International airports to

reach us. Following airlines are operating in Georgia: Lufthansa,

Turkish Airways, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Czech Airways,

Ukrainian Airways, Air Baltic, KLM, Austrian Airways, LOT

Polish Airlines, Alitalia, Airzena and others.

By train - currently Georgia has railway connection only with Azerbaijan and

Armenia. Daily trains run from Baku and Yerevan to Tbilisi.

By bus - You can take direct bus from Istanbul, Turkey to Tbilisi/Batumi. Bus

services are also available if you are travelling either from Athens or Thessaloniki to

Tbilisi. If you take bus from Romania or Bulgaria, you need to change the bus in

Istanbul.

By ferry- there are boat services from Ukraine, Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria to

Batumi or Poti ports in Georgia.

Some facts about Georgia

Georgia with its favourable geographic location has a unique and ancient cultural

heritage. From outrageously beautiful towns of Svaneti and Kazbegi in the Caucasus

mountains to Batumi, a fun-loving semitropical town on the Black Sea coastline, Georgia

abounds in natural variety. Tbilisi, the capital and by far the biggest city, has the

atmosphere of an age-old Eurasian crossroads, yet its also a 21st-century city with

European-style nightclubs and eye-catching new architecture. Georgias deeply

complicated history has given it a fascinating cocktail of influences from Turkey, Russia,

Persia, Central Asia and beyond, with a wonderful heritage of architecture and art. But

today Georgia looks to Europe for its future and is the most Western in atmosphere of

the three Caucasus countries.

Perhaps its greatest treasure is the Georgians themselves: warm, proud, high-spirited,

cultured, obsessively hospitable and expert at enjoying life. This is a country whereguests are considered a blessing. The abundant local wine flows freely, tables are laden

with fine food and youll never cease to be delighted by the warmth of your welcome.

According to the folk legend, when God share lands among people, where those were

supposed to live, Georgians were late because they had banquet. When they appeared in

front of Him they were told that no free lands were left. And Georgians replied that they

were late while they were drinking for His health and invited Him to banquet. Got spend

a great time and decided to give them land, which left for Himself. Indeed Georgia is a

divine country!


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Didyouknow

thatwine-makingisanancienttraditioninGeorgiaandGeorgiaisevenknownasabirthplaceof

wine?Thereareover500speciesofgrapeinGeorgia,agreaterdiversitythananywhereelseintheworld.

About Batumi

Do you love Sea, Entertainment, Leisure, after the hard day? Batumi is definitely the place

for you. It is the place for new destination and discovery. This pretty city, permeated with

the aroma of the sea, the sun, magnolias and acacias, is attractive and fascinating all year

round, especially from May to October. Batumi is full of the sunshine and it often revealsits light and joyful nature by rain.

Batumi is one of the most beautiful, popular and attractive seaside city on the black sea

coast and capital of Ajara - an autonomous republic in southwest of Georgia. With a

population of 121,806 (2002 census) Batumi serves as an important port and a

commercial center in western Georgia. It is situated in a subtropical zone. Subtropical

climate, warm sea with its health properties, seaside tourist and resort infrastructure,

unique combination of the costal and mountainous climate create the best recreational

conditions for tourism. Batumi is well-known for its humid and warm subtropical

climate, especially along the coastal regions. Batumi drier winter usually brings

considerable snowfall, often reaching several meters. The sea water is distinguished by

its high mineralization here. It is always warm in Batumi. The temperature in thecoldest month January is +7,10C.

This small, white city containing mostly 2-3-storeyed buildings possesses a certain

unique charm. The part of the city called Old Batumi is around 150 years old. Here

you can see coffee-device workshops. Coffee ritual generally takes an important place

in Batumi lifestyle. There are a lot of open cafes here where city dwellers gather

according to the ages and interest and have aromatic hot black coffee prepared on the

heated sand. There are over 230 historical, cultural and architectural monuments in

Ajara. Rich cultural traditions of local population, old churches and monasteries,

museums, theatres, art gallery, and performances make the region attractive place for

cultural and historical tourism.

Batumi and its surroundings are the places worth visiting: Gonio-Afsaros Fortress from

1st century B. C., Botanical Garden, Petra Fortress, Arched Stone Bridges. Batumi old

city with its European architecture from 18 century, wide seaside promenade and

beautiful squares bring out unique mix of time and culture. Great cultural experience,

extraordinary hospitality of local population, exquisite wine and Ajarian cuisine will

create lifetime memories for you. If you taste the most popular Cuisine Ajarian

Khachapuri, you will never forget the taste of this delicious food.

It will fill everyone who ever visits the place, with inexhaustible energy. You will

undoubtedly fall in love with it once and forever. You will be charmed with the beauty

of its nature. The landscape of Batumi mountains will not leave you indifferent. If you

ever visit Batumi, you will never forget it.

Batumi is the city which easily makes visitors fall in love with.

AND YOU ARE ASKING ONCE AGAIN WHY BATUMI???

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Dress code

What about ?

When you look in catalogues or watch TV or whatever, styles are changing but

EYP fashion will be in fashion for a long time. There is a dress code in the EYPwhich is a code of conduct we expect to adhere to. For us, its a little more

discipline and more presentable. I know that sometimes dress code might be

challenge for EYPers but we have to grapple with this challenge and I certainly

think you will do a pretty good job with it.

Teambuilding Dress code: while teambuilding forget about fashion and just

wear exactly what you will feel like wearing. Casual clothes and outdoor

clothes as well, comfortable and warm clothes and shoes and also it might be

useful rain jacket and extra pair of socks as well.

Committee work Dress Code: try to be as smart as its possible

Participants should bring official clothes for opening/closing ceremonies and

of course for the General Assembly. Dress code: Formal

(suit, shirt, tie, dress/skirt. No jeans or casual wear)

July in Batumi is sufficiently hot but its often raining so check the weather

conditions prior and be sure that you are ready for a rainy weather too. We

will try to keep the academic atmosphere during whole event.

So start cleaning out your closet to find all the necessary clothes get ready

and dress to go out and if you have not a thing to wear in this case

NOW!!!

Just trust us that wearing conformable clothes to the dress code is raises

encouraging your speech, respect for authority and general adherence torelations.

Remember every choice you make creates a new reality and

you have much better life if you wear impressive clothes


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BIF12 hosted by EYP Georgia

Didyoukn

owthatEYPGeorgiahasalreadyorganizedupto30Sessionssince2008

(yearofjoiningEYPFamily)

HHooww ttoo ppaarrttiicciippaattee??

Dont miss the opportunity to participate in the Forum, fill the online form now!

Officials (Chairpersons, Journalists, Editors and Board members) should submit

the form on the link below by May 10, 2012:

http://goo.gl/0Y40U

Delegates must fill the form on the link below by May 15, 2012:

http://goo.gl/4nGAc

Please note that officials must arrive 1 day prior the Forum in order to attend the

Officials Teambuilding.

Note that there is no participation fee for officials and for delegates fee is only 50 EUR.

Fee covers accommodation, transportation and meals throughout the Forum days

(excluding the committee dinner). Transportation from Tbilisi to Batumi and back is

also provided.

Organizers will cover the travel expenses (Air tickets to Tbilisi) for the Board members

and Editors.

For any further questions, feel free to ask us at: [email protected]

Organizing Team

You can have a look at the organizing team to make sure youre coming on an amazing forum!

Asmati Naskidashvili (HO) Giorgi Samkharadze (HO)

Giorgi Gvenetadze Salome Kandelaki Mariam Tavdgiridze Sopho Otiashvili Mako Tirkia

Mari Pirtskhalaishvili Keso Antelidze Besso Kefashvili Ani Meskhidze David Khosroshvili

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