EUROPEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT

2010

Borjomi Regional Session EYP Georgia

“Feel Present, Change Future”

W W W . E Y P E J . O R G

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The 1st regional session of the EYP , Borjomi 2010, will take place between

24-26 September 2010, in Borjomi, Georgia. Over 50 young people will come

together to discuss innovative solutions to international issues, touching

questions from the environment and culture to trade and security affairs under

the motto “Feel present, change future”. For three days the participants take

part in various activities. Starting from teambuilding, where they learn different

methods of ice-breaking, time-keeping and communication, followed by

committee work, where they discuss their given topics in smaller groups, in

order to finally present the results of their discussions at the General Assembly.

The session will focus on the environment, energy and sustainable

development, and this is a theme which will be visible all throughout the event

as the participants give their views on Corporate Social Responsibility and

discuss how we – citizens, youth, politicians and corporations – can achieve a

sustainable future.

Borjomi is a resort town in south-central Georgia with a population estimated

of 14,445. It is one of the districts of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region and is

situated in the northwestern part of the region in the picturesque Borjomi Gorge

on the eastern edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is

famous for its mineral water industry (which is presently the number one export

of Georgia), the Romanov summer palace in Likani, and the WWF-site

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Borjomi mineral water is particularly well-

known in those countries which were a part of the former the Soviet Union; the

bottling of mineral water is a major source of income for the area. Because of

the supposed curative powers of the area's mineral springs, it is a frequent

destination for people with health problems. Borjomi is also home to the most

extensive ecologically-themed amusement park in the Caucasus.

Regional Session Focusing on the Environment

Why Borjomi is Interesting for you?

Opening Ceremony

Friday, 24th September

The Opening Ceremony will mark the official start of the of the session.

Dress Code: Formal (suit, shirt, tie, dress/skirt. No jeans or casual wear)

Teambuilding

Friday, 24th September

Teambuilding activities are essential in order for every delegate to get to know

the

committee they will be working with throughout the week. For these activities

all the

participants will be transported to our beautiful teambuilding venue.

In it’s local natural park all Delegates will have outdoors activities throughout

two intense days with their Committees. Working languages throughout the

session are

English and French.

Dress code: Comfortable, sports/outside activity clothing (provide rain

protection!).

Committee Work

Friday, 24th September – Saturday, 25th September

During three intense days of Committee Work each Committee will create a

resolution on their respective topic with the help of an experienced Chairperson.

Dress Code: Smart

Committee Dinners

Saturday, 25th September

The organizers will book tables at a selection of local restaurants.Each

Committee will be given the chance to go out for a meal together. This is a

very special moment for the committee which can spend some time together

off committee work enjoying some fine local restaurants. Committee Dinner

will not be covered by the participation fees so you will have to pay your meal

yourself.

The Programme

Movie Night

Friday, 24th September

After the Intense day of teambuilding and committee work the delegates will be

given opportunity to go to the cinema and watch the movie

General Assembly

Sunday, 26th September

General Assembly will be the perfect setting for sharing ideas and discussing all

the resolutions produced during the Committee Work.

Dress Code: Formal

Farewell party

Saturday, 25th July

An amazing evening to conclude the session.

The elements of the Session will take place in different venues, as participants,

we should dress respectfully. Of course, we want you to feel comfortable.

Below, we try to explain the dress codes to you:

Comfortable clothes and shoes for teambuilding

This means anything that you feel comfortable in if you have to run around

outdoors and do various exercises (so high heels and mini-skirts would be

rather uncomfortable).

Formal/elegant clothing

You will be in important buildings where several VIPs will be present. Suits for

gentlemen, suit/skirt/dress for ladies for Opening Ceremony, General

Assembly, Euroconcert and farewell party. No jeans.

Smart clothing

For Committee Work. This is rather flexible. Jeans are ok, but no jeans with

holes, no t-shirts

with holes, no trainers.

Casual clothing

For evening activities. Basically, anything you like.

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Regional Session of EYP - Georgia In Borjomi .

What do the dress

codes mean?

“Wild Party”

Motto: Back to NatureMotto: Back to NatureMotto: Back to NatureMotto: Back to Nature

First Day, 24 September, 2010,

Have you already had first active day with EYP? Are you tired? You may say yes but

no sleep without being cheerful and active once again. Wild Party is just for fun, for

relaxation and for feeling real EYP spirit. What do us, head - organizers want you to do?

Are we gone mad? Yes, we are crazy enough as we have thought about some strangest

parties for you. Wild party is for young people, who just came from civilization and want

to feel wildness in them. This party is for freeing yourself from civilization. Sounds

strange? Don’t be afraid. We just want you to think, feel and be aware of your wild

selves during this party. You may be clothed in whatever the oddest clothes. You may

wear accessories, which may express your being part of the nature. You may paint oldest

paintings, new abstractions or whatever. This party is for free imagination and being

creative. And don’t forget the motto of the party, which you can rely on: Back to nature.

Farewell PartyFarewell PartyFarewell PartyFarewell Party

MMMMotto: Eotto: Eotto: Eotto: Evolution in drinkvolution in drinkvolution in drinkvolution in drink

Last Day, 26 September, 2010Last Day, 26 September, 2010Last Day, 26 September, 2010Last Day, 26 September, 2010

We evaluate, therefore we see our evolution. Makes you smile this statement? What

about Drink designing? More smiley faces? Yes, correct reaction. On this farewell party

we will design new drink and represent to each other. Find out your limits in your

imagination! Are not you interested? Just try out. Try new drinks with your EYP friends,

make new connections and most important, new tastes, be creative, and be imaginative.

Maybe you find it difficult? No problem, with music, which will be heard during the

party, your imagination will be stimulated; you will be motivated to create the strangest

drinks in your life. You will hear how twentieth century music evaluated since 1920th

.

Don’t waste your creativity; invest it into EYP Borjomi Regional Session parties.

Borjomi

This is the place where will be held Borjomi Regional Session. Borjomi is located in the central part of our country; its area

constitutes 1190 square kilometers. Coniferous and deciduous woods

occupy 60-65 % of the territory. The geographic location stipulates the

peculiar climate of the gorge. The climatic variety increases the role of

Borjomi as a resort and a medical zone. The settlement is surrounded

by high mountains. Summer is warm, winter – soft. Pleasant air and

environment make this place attractive and unforgettable.

Venues

Borjomi Third Public School

This is the Venue for Committee Works .

Borjomi public school №3 was refurbished

in compliance with the modern standards.

The school hosts around 720

students. Borjomi public school №3 was

destroyed in 2005 and its renovation began

in 2008. Currently the school is equipped

with all necessary utilities, including 22

computers, a laboratory, indoor playground, meeting room and

library. The school yard has been decorated. The electronic,

water and sewer systems have also been set up. The autonomic

heating and ventilation systems have also been installed.

Sport Copmplex “Olymp”

Medical, sport-recreational complex “Olymp” is

located in Borjomi-one of the oldest resort town of

south Caucasus, which is a place with the

magnificent scenery, rich in cultural heritage and

known for its excellent mineral water. The sport

complex comprises modernized hotel with the

swimming pool and sauna, cafés and bars, high

level catering unit, conference hall, suitable sport

hall, central heating system, cable TV and various

types of medical cabinets.

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Travel Ti

Getting There and Back

Non-stop flights to Tbilisi are available from Amsterdam, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich,

Istanbul, London, Paris, Prague, Vienna, Moscow and Kiev. The flying time from London

is 4.5 hours; from North America about 12 hours. Connecting flights to Yerevan and Baku

are also available. From Tbilisi to Borjomi it is easy to travel by bus, taxi, minibus and

train. The trip takes 2-3 hours.

Visa requirements

A passport valid at least 6 months is required for all nationalities. No visa required for

nationals of Israel, Japan, Canada, Turkey, United States and European Union member

countries- for stays up to 90 days. CIS nationals (except from the Russian Federation and

Turkmenistan) do not require a visa for stays up 90 days.

Money

Georgia’s currency is Lari, sub-divided into 100 Tetri. One Lari is roughly 2.3 Euros and

1.8 USD (8/09/ 2010). Currency can be changed easily across the city and there is no

quantity limit. Credit & debit cards are accepted in hotels. Cash point machines are

available in Borjomi - and TRAVELERS Cheques can be exchanged in banks.

Telephone

Country code: 995. Area code for Borjomi: 267. Coverage is good and extends the whole

region.

Travel Tips

Agenda

24 September

06:30-06:45 Gathering of the participants at Railway station

07:00 Departure from Tbilisi

11:30 -12:30 Arrival in Borjomi, Delegates check in/registration

12:30 -13:00 Dinner

13:00 -13:45 Opening Ceremony

13:45 -14:45 General Teambuilding (departure Kharagauli forest reserve)

14:45-16:45 Committee Teambuilding

16:45-17:30 Departure to school and Coffee break

17:30-18:30 Committee work

18:30-19:30 Supper

19:00-20:00 Committee work

20:30- 23:30 “Wild party”

23:30 - Departure to hotel

September 25

08:30 Wake up call

09:00 - 09:30 Breakfast

10.00 -12:00 Committee work (Departure to school)

12:00 -12:20 Coffee break

12.20 -14:30 Committee work

14:30-15:30 Dinner

15:30-17:00 Sightseeing (Departure to Museum)

17:00-17:45 Coffee break and departure to School

17:45-20:30 Committee work and finalizing resolutions

20:30-22:30 Committee dinner

22:30-00:00 Committee presentations & “Euroconcert”

00:00- Departure to hotel

September 26

08:30 Wake up call

09:00-09:30 Breakfast

09:30-10:10 General Assembly, opening ceremony

10:10-11:30 General Assembly, (committees 1-2)

11:30-12:00 Coffee break

12:00-13:20 General Assembly, (committees 3-4)

13:20-14:20 Dinner

14:20-15:45 General Assembly, (committee 5) Closing Ceremony

15:45-20:00 Farewell party

20:00- Departure to Tbilisi

The Organizers

Head organizer Data Makashvili

Head organizer Nana Maisuradze

Organizer Kristina Margvelashvili

Organizer Vasil Tskhvarashvili

Organizer Tiko Sandroshvili

Organizer Ani Gvinianidze

Contact: borjomieyp@gmail.com

Telephone: +995 98 555 001 +995 55 26 25 26 +995 98 280 161