Welcome Booklet - 10th National Selection Conference of EYP Georgia

WelcomeBooklet

Table of ContentsWelocme Letter

President's Words

European Youth Parliament

EYP Georgia

Tbilisi

Georgia

Session Methodology

Session Programme

Dress Code

EYP Policy

Venues

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Welcome Letter

Dear Participants,Welcome to 10th National Selection Conference of EYP Georgia. We are very excited to organise such a big and important session that will gather around 80 delegates and lead selected ones to upcoming Dublin-Belfast 2016 the 81st International Session of the European Youth Parliament Laax 2016 - The 83rd Session of the European Youth Parliament.We are hoping to make this experience life-changing and inspiring to each and every one of you along with the high academic level. To organise and consider every aspect of the session in such a short amount of time was truly a challenge for the whole organising team. We are working every second of every hour to perfect the session and make it unique with the rest of the official’s team. When you arrive, we all want you to feel in a friendly atmosphere filled with enthusiasm. Participants already have their prior thoughts about the session, and our goal is to exceed your expectations and imprint the session in your minds forever. EYP can change lives and hopefully 10th NSC will help you find your passion, express your thoughts and open up. For the ones, who are participating for the first time, we would like to welcome you and wish you the best of luck. We are sure that meeting new people and engaging in debates, with fellow delegates, will prove you in your right decision of participating. The Information Booklet will guide you and give you all the necessary

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President’s My dearest participants,

Welcome to the 10th National Selection Conference! And more importantly, welcome to the European Youth Parliament Georgia! My name is Ia Tserodze and I will serve as the President of the session. It is an absolute honour and my utmost pleasure to be welcoming you to the pillar event of our organisation. I am fully aware of the responsibility that has been thrust upon me, and hope to do it justice.

You might be wondering what was it that granted me with the honour of the position. The only right answer would be continuous, long-term contribution. To put it in pragmatic measurements: Five years.

Five years is what it took me to get here. Five years full of roll coaster rides, spontaneous

decisions and vigorous spirits. Like child actors usually say that they grew up on TV, EYP is where I found my growth. Five national selection conferences ago, I was one of the delegates counting down the days in anticipation of the upcoming occasion. Now, you are in the midst of insane luck to be accumulating just as much, if not more, thrill, which is slowly building its way up, as we get closer to the session.

Congratulations, you are about to experience our best attraction. But hold on tight, it is going to be a fast ride.

Whether this is your first, second or fourteenth session, my one true hope is that the 10th NSC will not be your last one. No matter how many events you have previously attended, always push forward. Exceed the line. Experience EYP International. Form connections. Dive into vast amount of topics. Never choose what you already know. Challenge yourself. Fail. But succeed more. Always, always move forward.

Trust me, one day you yourself, will be writing a Presidential welcome letter and thinking: I wish I could do it all over again. And who knows, it might take you a lot less than five years.

So, take chances my dearest participants! The countdown has officially begun!

Yours Truly,Ia

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European Youth Parliament - GeorgiaThe European Youth Parliament (EYP) is a non-profit and non-partisan educational project designed to actively engage young people in the molding of their future society. The organization offers people aged between 16 and 25 years old the opportunity to express their opinion concerning European political topics. Since 1987, for more than 27 years, the European Youth Parliament has engaged young Europeans in dialogue, discussion and debate. One of the overall aims of the European Youth Parliament is to raise awareness of European issues and to motivate young people to become active citizens engaged in politics. The EYP enables students to experience directly the different perspectives of young in Europe and allows them to explore the European and global dimension of several contemporary political issues.

The EYP encourages independent thinking and socio-political initiative in young people. It develops young Europeans across a wide range of skills: from rhetoric to event management. By offering a challenging international learning experience, contributes essentially to its participants personal development. Thanks to its activities EYP allows the young participants to acquire long-term competences, such as communication and social skills, teamwork, multitasking and being at ease in a multicultural environment. This organization promotes international understanding and the diversity of ideas

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European Youth Parliament - GeorgiaEYP Georgia is an official member of EYP family since 2008. European Youth Parliament Georgia started as an initiative in 2007.However, in 2008 at the International Session in Prague; it became an official member of EYP. Since its establishment EYP Georgia has organised 40 sessions, including 9 National Selection Conferences and 4 International Forums. 5 International Youth Forums took place in Batumi for the past 5 years, in which many foreign delegates and officials were involved. The most important session in Georgia was Tbilisi 74th International Session; In 2012 EYP Georgia received a right to host an 74th International Session in the capital of Georgia-Tbilisi. The session was held in October 4-12 in this period over 300 delegates from all over Europe got acquainted with the splendid culture, cuisine, architecture and people of Georgia.

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GeorgiaGeorgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Georgia is a land filled with magnificent history and unparalleled natural beauty, land of endless wonders, unspoiled by modern tourism and still retaining its authentic character. It doesn't matter where you go but Georgia's nature will keep you speechless. With sublimely perched old churches, watchtowers and castles dotting its fantastic mountain scenery, Georgia has to be one of the most beautiful countries on earth. This is a place the human hand has much enhanced that of nature. Georgia's depth of history - both ancient and modern - is laid bare right before your eyes.

Georgia with its favorable 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 it's also a 21st-century city with European-style nightclubs and eye-catching new architecture. Perhaps its greatest treasure is the Georgians themselves: warm, proud, high-spirited, cultured, obsessively hospitable and expert at enjoying life. The Georgians have exceptionally strong traditions of hospitality, chivalry, and codes of personal honor.

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TbilisiTbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River. Founded in the 5th century, the city has served with few intervals as Georgia's capital for nearly 1500 years and represents a significant industrial, social and cultural center of the country, as well as the region of Caucasus. Historically, the city has been home to peoples of diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, therefore Tbilisi is known for its ethnical diversity and great hospitality.

Walking around Tbilisi, you can spot all kinds of places starting from stunningly beautiful monumental churches and monasteries, towers and exquisite museums to European-style nightclubs and eye-catching architecture. Luckily, this charming city will be hosting the unforgettable University session of EYP Georgia.

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Session Methodology

Teambuilding is one of the core elements of the Session. It will provide you with a fun and challenging way of getting to know your committee and preparing yourself for the days to come. During the Teambuilding, you will be challenged to carry out several activities that are aimed at ensuring you get along well with your fellow participants and that your committee becomes a well-functioning team. Bear in mind that Teambuilding will at times take place outside.Dress Code: Comfortable

OPENING CEREMONY

TEAMBUILDING

COMMITTEE WORK

EUROVILLAGE

The Opening Ceremony marks the official opening of the session. At the Opening Ceremony several prominent speakers will deliver a key-note speech to the session participants. The session will also be addressed by the Session President and the Head Organisers.Dress Code: Casual Smart

Committee Work is one of the hardest parts of EYP sessions. This one usually contains lots of discussions and brain storms. In the first day delegates have to write problems related to their topic. On their second day they have to write solutions. But at the end committee composes a resolution which one delegates have to defend at the General Assembly.Dress Code: Smart

Teambuilding is one of the core elements of the Session. It will provide you with a fun and challenging way of getting to know your committee and preparing yourself for the days to come. During the Teambuilding, you will be challenged to carry out several activities that are aimed at ensuring you get along well with your fellow participants and that your committee becomes a well-functioning team. Bear in mind that Teambuilding will at times take place outside.Dress Code: Casual/Tradiotional10

Session Methodology EUROCONCERT

CLOSING CEREMONY

GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA)

FAREWELL PARTY

General Assembly is the final part of the session where all the committees are given the floor to present and then defend their resolutions. General Assembly is the place where you show others how hard you worked during past two days and are encouraged to prove that you deserve to get it voted in favor. At GA participants discuss their work and debate on every controversial issue that is mentioned in their resolutions. They are asked to deliver their speeches in front of the audience. In the end there is a voting process which declares the outcome of each resolution. The Resolution successfully passed if more

Farewell Party is part of every session. This time, since New Year season is coming up, we will have a joined party later in December with the rest of alumni, which will be held in the club “Mtkvari”.

Euro Concert is the ideal opportunity for talented musicians, singers and dancers to showcase their creativity and talent to the rest of the Session! Please note that the Organising Team will not be able to provide any kind of instrument. Instruments that you need for your performance will have to be brought by yourself! If you believe you have what it takes to impress your fellow delegates with your musical, or other, abilities, you are hereby strongly encouraged to go on stage and take the spotlight!Dress Code: Smart/Formal

The closing ceremony marks the official closure of the session. It follows right after General Assembly. EYP representatives, the editors, head organisers and the president will be speaking at this ceremony.Dress Code: Formal

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Day 1- Friday - 11.12.2015

10:00 - 10:30 Participants’ arrival

10:30 - 12:00 General Teambuilding

12:00 - 12:30 Lunch shift I

12:30 - 13:00 Lunch Shift II

13:00 - 14:30 Committee Teambuilding

14:30 - 15:00 Coffee Break I

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break II


16:30 - 17:15 Dinner Shift I

17:15 - 18:00 Dinner Shift II


Day 2- Saturday- 12.12.2015

09:00 - 11:00 Opening Ceremony

11:00 - 11:45 Transfer to Committee Work Venue

12:00 - 14:00 Committee Work

14:00 - 14:30 Lunch


16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break


18:00 - 19:00 Dinner


20:00 - 20:30 Preparation to Euroconcert

20:30 - 22:00 Euroconcert

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Day 3 - Sunday - 01.11.2015


12:30 - 13:30 Lunch




17:30 - 18:30 Dinner

18:30 - 19:30 Finalising Resolutions

Day 4 - Monday - 02.11.2015

09:30 - 10:00 Arriving to GA Venue

10:00 - 10:30 Opening of the GA

10:30 - 12:00 Committees 1, 2.

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 15:30 Committees 3, 4, 5.

15:30 - 16:30 Dinner

16:30 - 18:00 Committees 6, 7.


19:00 - 20:00 Closing Ceremony

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COMFORTABLE

Formal

This dress code applies to the part of the session, where you will be doing variousexercises and games, both indoors and outdoors. You are free to wear any type of clothing you feel comfortable in, as long as you are able to run around and are not afraid to perhaps get a little bit dirty!

During Opening Ceremony, Euroconcert and General Assembly you will be expected to dress

formally. This means suits with ties

ALCOHOLDuring the evening programme, wine and beer will be available at some events for anyone who is 16 or older. EYP policy will be respected, meaning that beer and wine (<15% alcohol) will be available to those who are 16 years and older.EYP has a good reputation (for example, European Commissioners often suggest discussion topics for us) and we would like to keep it that way. We also expect you to participate fully in the session programme. For this reason, overindulgence is inacceptable. If you drink so much that you are unable to participate physically and mentally, you will be removed from the session and be sent home on your own expenses. Participation fee is not refundable.

DRUGSIf you use drugs or have them in your possession, then you will be removed from the session and be sent home. You will have to pay for this yourself and the participation fee will not be refunded. Should you be suspected of carrying drugs or of drug use, then the organisers will reserve the right to subject you to a drug-test and to search your luggage. Any possession of hard drugs will be reported to the police and could result in your arrest.

LEAVING THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMMEManaging a conference with over 120 participants is not easy and requires us to know where you are at all times. This means that you cannot leave without the permission of an organiser and your chairperson.

Dress Code

Policy

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Committee Work Euroconcert

School Olimpi

Teambuilding

Digomi Sport Complex

Opening CeremonyGeneral Assembly

Tbilisi Technical University

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Session Venues

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