Armenian Youth Federation Junior Seminar 2013

1. AY F
Junior Seminar 2013:
Մեր Հայաստան #no filter
Embrace the Present, Guide the Future

2. Presentation Outline
 Overview of Seminar  Safety
 Մեր Հայաստան #nofilter  Transportation &
Embrace the Present, Applications
Guide the Future
 Common Questions
 Junior Seminar Committee Answered
 Attendees  Questions?
 Purpose
 Socials
 Typical Day

3. Overv iew 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

4. Junior Seminar 2013
 The Junior Seminar Committee is extremely excited
about this year’s event. This year’s theme is
Մեր Հայաստան #nofilter
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.

5. 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)

6. Meet the 2013
Junior Seminar Committee!
Left to right: Ani Megerdichian, Alex Bagdasarian, Audrey Mardoian, Kyle
Dinkjian, Sosy Tatarian, Kevork Tenkerian

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 every
night of Seminar
*Socials vary year to year

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

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 2013

18. Questions???