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 JSC@ayf.org

with any further questions or concerns regarding AYF Junior Seminar 2012