յիշել, յիշեցնել, եւ պահանջելTo remember, to remind, to reclaim

Junior Seminar 2014:A Y F

Presentation Outline

Overview of Seminar

յիշել, յիշեցնել, եւ պահանջելTo remember, to remind, to reclaim

Junior Seminar Committee

Attendees

Purpose

Socials

Typical Day

Safety

Transportation & Applications

Common Questions Answered

Questions?

Overview of Seminar

When: Memorial Day Weekend (May 23 – May 26)Chapters arrive throughout the day on Fri, May 23th2 full days of events (May 24 – May 25)Chapters leave throughout the morning on Monday,

May 26

Where: Camp Lutherlyn – Prospect, PA

A weekend of educational lectures on Armenia’s history, Hai Tahd, culture, religion & future

Junior Seminar 2014

The Junior Seminar Committee is extremely excited about this year’s event. This year’s theme is

յիշել, յիշեցնել, եւ պահանջել To remember, to remind, to

reclaimThis year, JSC would like to follow the AYF Central Executive’s Call to Action focusing on Western Armenia and the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Throughout the weekend Juniors will be immersed in age appropriate educationals on these topics. We hope that Juniors and Seniors will leave the weekend with a deeper understanding of the events before and during the Genocide. We also hope for them to walk away from the event realizing how our actions now and in the future can have a huge impact on our history.

Junior Seminar Committee

U. Kenar Charchaflian

U. Kyle Dinkjian

U. Mgo Kassabian

U. Audrey Mardoian

U. Kevork Ourfalian

U. Talene Taraksian

Meet the 2014Junior Seminar Committee!

Left to right: Kenar Charchaflian, Kyle Dinkjian, Audrey Mardoian, Kevork Ourfalian, Talene Taraksian, Mgo Kassabian

AttendeesJuniors from New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest,

Florida, West Coast & Canada

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

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 done by

chapters throughout the year

ApplicationsDeadline dates & fees

Early Bird Special: February 15th-March 31st: $95 On Time: April 1st-April 30th: $110 Last Call: May 1st-May 17th: $130 Reimbursed until May 20th

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.

Please feel free to email the Junior Seminar Committee at JSC@ayf.org

with any further questions or concerns regarding AYF Junior Seminar 2014

Questions???