Choose your own adventure

Salvador Brazil

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Hello!

In 2013, we are planning to open a new chapter for CISV’s International Junior Branch Conference. This year, we are faced with some facts: this will be the last year that IJBC is held before CISV’s Annual International Meeting. Going forward, some years will see IJBC integrated in some ways with the proposed Global Conference, but in other years IJBC will stand alone as a meeting.

This year, we are therefore thinking about what this meeting should be for Junior Branch, and how it should continue in the future. We want to celebrate the moments where we come together as International Junior Branch, and use the opportunities to share our experiences and ideas globally. We also want to encourage the high levels of creativity, but also strive for quality and professionalism in content and the way we deliver this conference.

This infopack is only the first introduction to what you can expect at IJBC this year, but our main aim will be to provide a conference which is suited to YOU! We invite you to choose your own adventure to achieve a successful IJBC in 2013.

See you there,James & Cande

CHOOSE YOUR OWN

ADVENTURE!At IJBC 2013, you are the soul and the driving force of our meeting. During these four days, we will be introducing new resources and tools, sharing experiences and ideas, working on projects, but most of all, we are aiming to prepare a meeting where there is something for everybody.

In order to do this,

We will work towards 4 GOALS throughout the whole meeting.

We will explore 6 TOPICS during the sessions we plan.

We will have two types of sessions:• Common sessions compulsory for all participants, and• Parallel sessions where you’ll get to choose the one you would

like to attend.

By choosing the sessions that are most relevant and beneficial to you, you will be choosing your own path to an exciting and inspiring IJBC!

You will also have a chance to share your skills by running a session - watch this space! More information to follow in Infopack 2

- Individuals are empowered to contribute to change in Junior Branch and CISV.

- Individuals develop skills to improve work within and beyond Junior

- Challenge! Create! Innovate!

- Individuals evaluate and strategise for the future of IJB.

Time of Change

Training

IJB ToolsJB Goals

Human Rights Project Work

TOPI

CS

MORE DETAILS IN INFOPACK 2, to be shared in June

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ABOUT YOU What kind of adventurer are you?

Please help us plan the best IJBC for you by completing this survey - http://bit.ly/YiSL2W

These are the lovely faces of those who will be planning and facilitating the conference. They are already working hard to make this IJBC a memorable one. When announced, IJR Candidates will join the group of facilitators.

You can reach all of us at ijbcplanners@ijb.cisv.org

Nour

Cande

AnjoAna

Soli

Dow

James

Kristina

Grace

Majo

MEET YOUR FACILITATORS

Hello from the home staff ! We would like to play a little game with you, and also share some fun information about us! Guess which person’s Facebook profile picture each sentence is about, and if you guess right - there will be a surprise at IJBC!

...AND YOUR HOME STAFF

Can you guess who...

- was not born in Brazil

- did the entire walk in Santiago de Compostela

- has the loudest laugh you’ll hear at IJBC

- doesn’t have a driver’s license aged 26

- is 3 years old in senior land

- is crazy fun when really really tired

- used to be an awesome junior, now he/she is just awesome and lives 1000km away from his CISV home chapter?

GETTING HERE How will you arrive?

IJBC SITE

The hotel has the perfect facilities and atmosphere for IJBC. It is located on Stella Maris beach, just 15 minutes from the airport and surrounded by beautiful landscape. Visit the website, take a look at the pictures and get in the mood for 2013!http://www.solexpress.com.br/StellaMarisResortHotel.aspx

SHUTTLE

We will provide shuttle to/from airport on the first and last days of IJBC and AIM. We will do our best to provide shuttle service on different dates depending on the number of requests. All those who sign up for shuttle service will be contacted by email by our Registration Team – the payment will be included in the AIM final deposit. The shuttle service will cost US$25 each way.

This service must be booked by 1 May. Please ensure your shuttle request is included in the Registration Form, as we won’t be able to accept last minute requests or those sent by email. Taxis are also available at the airport. The one way price from the airport to the hotel is approximately BRL 60. 

AIM INFOPACKS

For more information about forms and payment, including deadlines, please check the AIM Infopacks:

Infopack 1:  http://aim2013.cisv.org.br/images/aim_2013_infopack1.pdfInfopack 2:  http://aim2013.cisv.org.br/images/aim_2013_infopack2.pdf

WEATHER:

Although it will be winter in Brazil, there's no winter in Bahia!During July and August the temperature is about 22-30° Celsius, so don't forget your swimming suit!

WHAT TO BRING

• Completed Forms (see infopack to find the correct forms for you)• Copy of Passport and visa• Sunscreen & Sunglasses• Personal medicine (doctor’s prescription)• Mosquito repellent• Travel adapters• Summer clothing• Swim suit• Water bottle• Flip flops• Personal hygiene items

PLUG AND VOLTAGE

The voltage at the hotel is 220V and the plugs look like this:http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Revista/Epoca/foto/0,,11140848,00.jpgBe sure you get the right plug adapter!

LEGAL DRINKING AGE

Legal drinking age in Brazil is 18 years old. All participants must abide by CISV International Infofile R-07 Behaviour and Cultural Sensitivity.

IMPORTANT - FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18

According to Brazilian legislation, youth under 18 years old travelling alone must have legal authorization to check in at any hotel. The authorizations form is attached to this e-mail - please fill in all the requested area.

If you will be under 18 while attending IJBC/AIM 2013 and don’t hear from AIM Team by 31 May, please get in contact with aim2013.registration@cisv.org.br

VISA AND INVITATION LETTER

A few nationalities require a visa to come to Brazil. Please contact the Brazilian embassy or consulate in your country to check if you will need one or visit http://www.visitbrasil.com/dicas.html?__locale=en. 

The IJBC Team will be happy to provide an Invitation Letter if you need one to request your visa. We kindly ask you to make this request no later than 15 May – no requests will be accepted after this date.

CONTACT

If you have any further questions please check the Infopack for AIM or contact us by e-mail:

IJBC 2013 Coordinator – ijbc2013.coordinator@cisv.org.brBrazilian NJRs - brazil@ijb.cisv.org

Did we mention the beach?

SEE YOU THERE