Armenian Youth Federation Junior Seminar 2014 Slideshow

1. AY F
Junior Seminar 2014:
յիշել, յիշեցնել, եւ պահանջել
To remember, to remind, to reclaim

2. Presentation Outline
 Overview of Seminar
 Typical Day
 յիշել, յիշեցնել, եւ
պահանջել
To remember, to remind,
to reclaim
 Safety
 Transportation &
Applications
 Junior Seminar Committee  Common Questions
Answered
 Attendees
 Questions?
 Purpose
 Socials

3. Overv iew of Seminar
 When: Memorial Day Weekend (May 23 – May 26)
 Chapters arrive throughout the day on Fri, May 23th
 2 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

4. 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 reclaim
This 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.

5. Junior Seminar Committee
 U. Kenar Charchaflian
 U. Kyle Dinkjian
 U. Mgo Kassabian
 U. Audrey Mardoian
 U. Kevork Ourfalian
 U. Talene Taraksian

6. Meet the 2014
Junior Seminar Committee!
Left to right: Kenar Charchaflian, Kyle Dinkjian, Audrey Mardoian,
Kevork Ourfalian, Talene Taraksian, Mgo Kassabian

7. 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

8. Purpose of Seminar
 Expand Junior knowledge
 To receive feedback from Juniors
 Initiate discussion
 Meet AYFers from all over the region
 Enjoy & have fun!

9. Socials
 Talent Shows
 Dances
 Bonfires
 Song Nights
 Picnic
 Socials take place
night of Seminar
*Socials vary year to year
every

10. 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)

11. Safety
 Checking in: Security
 Night watch
 Dance watch
 Alumni & Seniors
 Doctor/Nurse at Infirmary

12. 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
 Reimbursed until May 20th

13. 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.

14. 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!

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Please feel free to email the Junior
Seminar Committee at JSC@ayf.org with
any further questions or concerns
regarding AYF Junior Seminar 2014

18. Questions???