This document provides information about the AYF Junior Seminar taking place in May 2013 at Camp Lutherlyn in Prospect, PA. The seminar will take place over Memorial Day weekend and focus on current events in Armenia with the theme "Embrace the Present, Guide the Future". It will include educational lectures, social activities, safety measures, and transportation details. Junior members from across the US and Canada will attend.
General presentation highlighting United Methodist-related Africa University's student enrollment, academic programs, college structure and key areas of focus as well as alumni impact.
In June of this year, the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) held the 100th California State Amateur Championship, one of more than 50 competitions the organization oversees each year. First held at the Del Monte Golf Club in 1912, the California State Amateur Championship coincided with the inaugural year for the NCGA. Now the event happens each year at a different location, drawing skilled amateurs from all over the state. The Olympic Club hosted this year's championship for 156 qualifying players, 32 of which advanced to the next level to compete for the gold, which was ultimately awarded to Bhavik Patel from Bakersfield.
About the author: A finance professional with a decade of experience working for large corporations, Wade Ang currently serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for the California-based NComputing. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, cycling, running, swimming, and reading. Wade Ang also holds membership in the NCGA.
General presentation highlighting United Methodist-related Africa University's student enrollment, academic programs, college structure and key areas of focus as well as alumni impact.
In June of this year, the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) held the 100th California State Amateur Championship, one of more than 50 competitions the organization oversees each year. First held at the Del Monte Golf Club in 1912, the California State Amateur Championship coincided with the inaugural year for the NCGA. Now the event happens each year at a different location, drawing skilled amateurs from all over the state. The Olympic Club hosted this year's championship for 156 qualifying players, 32 of which advanced to the next level to compete for the gold, which was ultimately awarded to Bhavik Patel from Bakersfield.
About the author: A finance professional with a decade of experience working for large corporations, Wade Ang currently serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for the California-based NComputing. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, cycling, running, swimming, and reading. Wade Ang also holds membership in the NCGA.
Ray Pidzamecky M.S.W. RSW says “Youth of today are the promise of the future and represent a tremendous untapped resource. They are energetic, positive and are extremely well positioned to support others in their peer groups. Through inexpensive and purposeful training, young people themselves can provide an effective and efficient resource to one another and support caregivers responsible for the well-being of today’s youth.”
Contact Person:
Raymond Pidzamecky (905) 466-0444 raypidzamecky@gmail.com
Primary Goals:
To create a youth-oriented programme which:
1) engages the participants in a First Nation’s culturally rich experience;
2) trains participants with valuable skills for supporting other youth;
3) exposes youth to the wisdom of the Elders who are valuable resources;
4) provides youth with supports for social issues faced within their community;
5) creates a long-term youth-oriented program providing non-athletic options.
To create a program, which the community sees as a positive and supportive agenda, benefitting the community through the involvement of youth.
To train the adult leadership for on-going training and support of the students in the program.
To build a common or shared set of peer skills between Elders and youth.
All students have been given the opportunity to succeed based on individual needs. We are committed to closing the opportunity and achievements gaps. Our struggling students are receiving appropriate interventions to help them reach their full potential.
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Education wasn’t what he wanted to perform on the world, me included.
He was after transformation.
-Tracy Kidder, Mountains Beyond Mountains
RTM 404, Summer 2014
Professor
Larry Beck, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Why This Course is Important
The subject matter in this course is important because travel and tourism is the number one industry in the world. It is essential to be aware of its importance globally and the implications concerning environmental, economic, and social issues (often referred to as the “triple bottom line”).
There is also much to learn in this course that applies to your own lives. Travel offers us adventure, education, and enjoyment. As we learn about other cultures we also learn more about ourselves; and we learn tolerance. We learn to extend compassion to help others less fortunate than we are. These are primary messages in our reading, Mountains Beyond Mountains.
On a broad scale, tourism offers hope for global peace as we learn more about the beauty and value of diverse cultures and learn to appreciate them through first hand experience. Tourism has also been promoted as a conservation tool as travelers gain global environmental awareness. Tourism offers hope for global stewardship. What larger issues are there than world peace and environmental sustainability? Tourism can contribute to both of these.
So this subject is relevant as the number one industry in the world, in our own personal lives, and in a larger context concerning global peace and environmental stewardship.
SDSU General Catalog: Concepts, definitions, and measures of essential cultural components of tourism. Integrated view of interrelated socio-cultural tourism issues with an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, conscientious students will be able to:
1. Synthesize the major theories and concepts related to cross-cultural behavior in tourism.
2. Explain major differences between various cultures and their influence on tourist and host social behavior. (Codes of cultural behavior and social etiquette.)
3. Consider how our actions can contribute to world peace and stewardship through our travel choices.
4. Determine how cultural differences influence tourist perceptions and satisfaction.
5. Develop greater appreciation and tolerance for various cultural frames of reference.
6. Consider increased empathy for those from less fortunate cultural backgrounds.
7. Generate interest in living and traveling in ways that promote cultural understanding and sustainability.
Required Reading
Kidder, T. (2004). Mountains Beyond Mountains. New York: Penguin.
Course Overview
The course is designed based on state-of-the-art instructional theory that has you actively involved in your learning. The course structure is intended to be convenient, meaningful, relevant, and enjoyable. But for this to be the most powerful learning experience possible you must be engage ...
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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