Project AYF: Tebi Yergir (Back to the Homeland)
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Presentation Outline
Overview of Seminar
Project AYF: Tebi Yergir (Back to the Homeland)
Junior Seminar Committee
Attendees
Purpose
Topics Discussed
Socials
Typical Day
Safety
Transportation & Applications
Common Questions Answered
Questions?
Overview of Seminar
When: Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 – May 28)Chapters arrive throughout the day on Fri, May 252 full days of events (May 26 – May 27)Chapters leave throughout the morning on Monday,
May 28
Where: Camp Lutherlyn – Prospect, PA
A weekend of educational lectures on Armenia’s history, Hai Tahd, culture, religion & future
Project AYF:Tebi Yergir (Back to the Homeland)
The theme this year is Project AYF: Tebi Yergir (Back to the Homeland). At the 2011 Convention, the convention members decided to adjust the focus of AYF from just self-sustaining itself to helping a greater cause. This weekend will be a “workshop weekend” where the juniors will be able to leave lectures with creative new ideas and tools. Once these materials are learned it can be brought back to their local communities and then eventually to our homeland Armenia.
Junior Seminar Committee
U. Ani Hagopian (Detroit)
U. Alex Bagdasarian (Hartford)
U. Ani Megerdichian (Hartford)
U. Sosy Tatarian (Washington DC)
U. Kevork Tenkerian (Boston)
U. Raffi Yaboujian (Boston)
Meet the 2012Junior Seminar Committee!
Left to right: Ani Megerdichian, Alex Bagdasarian, Ani Hagopian, Raffi Yaboujian, Sosy Tatarian, Kevork Tenkerian
Attendees
Juniors from New England, Mid-Atlantic & Midwest
Seniors by application (Counselors & Leaders In Training)
Lecturers – Seniors, AYF alumni, parents, & community members
Lutherlyn Staff - cooking
Purpose of Seminar
Expand Junior knowledge
To receive feedback from Juniors
Initiate discussion
Meet AYFers from all over the region
Enjoy & have fun!
Socials
Talent Shows
Dances
Bonfires
Song Nights
Picnic
Socials take place every night of Seminar
*Socials vary year to year
Topics Discussed
Culture
Religion
Hai Tahd
Sister Organizations
Armenia’s Future
Javakhk
Interactive Programs
Typical Day at Seminar
Breakfast (45 minutes) & Flag Raising
2 morning lectures (75 minute lectures)
Lunch (1 hour) & Free Time (1 hour)
2 afternoon lectures (75 minute lectures)
Dinner (1 hour) & Free Time (1 hour)
Night Activity (3-4 hours)
Safety
Checking in: Security
Night watch
Dance watch
Alumni & Seniors
Doctor/Nurse at Infirmary
Transportation & Applications
Chapters: buses Cost per person depends on fundraising throughout
the year
ApplicationsDeadline dates & fees
Early Bird Special: March 1st-March 31st: $90 On Time: April 1st-April 30th: $100 Last Call: May 1st-May 18th: $125
Common Questions Answered
Why should I send my kid to Junior Seminar?AYF members who attend Junior seminar walk away
with a sense of belonging to the organization. While local meetings and events are great ways to involve our junior members, a weekend away with other AYF members (especially out of the local scene) introduces our younger members to being independent in the organization. They also spend the weekend learning about AYF and other aspects that created this organization. In addition, they leave with new friends they have met throughout the weekend.
Common Questions Answered
What is the overall goal of the weekend?The overall goal of the weekend is to educate and
enjoy! This weekend is dedicated to our Juniors and we want them to leave with an understanding and education on who/what the AYF is; excitement to participate and take on leadership roles at their local levels; and new friends to continue to encourage them to come back to our regional events!
Common Questions Answered
Who is watching my kids?The kids are being watched by the Senior AYF
members who elect to spend their weekend at Seminar. This year, JSC is focusing on the ratio of juniors to seniors keeping it at 3:1. Two Counselors and one LIT will be present with the campers/cabins at all times.
Common Questions Answered
What about safety?The campers are under constant supervision the
entire weekend. Each cabin of campers has 2 counselors and 1 LIT (Leader-In-Training). 2 out of the 3 are requested to always be present with the kids at all times. At night, the Junior Seminar Committee works with the Central Junior Committee to establish a “Night Watch” Plan. There is an onsite nurse and Dr. the entire weekend taking care of medication distribution and any injuries or accidents that might occur during the weekend. Lastly, the Camp Lutherlyn has a staff present as well, who in case of emergency are available.
Questions???
Please feel free to email the Junior Seminar Committee at [email protected]
with any further questions or concerns regarding AYF Junior Seminar 2012
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