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Embrace the Present, Guide the Future

Junior Seminar 2013:

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Presentation Outline

Overview of Seminar

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Embrace the Present,

Guide the Future

Junior Seminar Committee

Attendees

Purpose

Socials

Typical Day

Safety

Transportation &

Applications

Common Questions

Answered

Questions?

Overview of Seminar

When: Memorial Day Weekend (May 24 – May 27)

Chapters arrive throughout the day on Fri, May 24th

2 full days of events (May 25 – May 26)

Chapters leave throughout the morning on Monday, May 27

Where: Camp Lutherlyn – Prospect, PA

A weekend of educational lectures on Armenia’s history,

Hai Tahd, culture, religion & future

Junior Seminar 2013

The Junior Seminar Committee is extremely excited

about this year’s event. This year’s theme is

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Embrace the Present, Guide the Future

This year, JSC would like to focus on current day Armenia.

This will include current affairs regarding Armenia such as the

present day situation in Artsakh and Syria, as well as the

political, social and cultural climate in Armenia. Whereas our

history is important and demonstrates the foundation of our

nation, current events are what drive our nation forward. We

want our juniors to be educated about the present. The

“#nofilter” suggests that the educationals presented

throughout the weekend will be about the real Armenia, with

a specific regard to both the benefits and struggles that occur

within the homeland.

Junior Seminar Committee

U. Sosy Tatarian (Washington DC)

U. Alex Bagdasarian (Hartford)

U. Kyle Dinkjian (New Jersey)

U. Audrey Mardoian (Chicago)

U. Ani Megerdichian (Hartford)

U. Kevork Tenkerian (Boston)

Meet the 2013

Junior Seminar Committee!

Left to right: Ani Megerdichian, Alex Bagdasarian, Audrey Mardoian, Kyle

Dinkjian, Sosy Tatarian, Kevork Tenkerian

Attendees

Juniors 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

Applications

Deadline dates & fees

Early Bird Special: February 15th-March 31st: $95

On Time: April 1st-April 30th: $110

Last Call: May 1st-May 17th: $130

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 2013

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