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GYC - Lambda Chi and Tridelta Watermelon Bash 04/26/2010
On Saturday May 8th, Lambda Chi and TriDelta will be holding a Watermelon BASH on the fields behind appel. There will be TONS of fun events all pertaining to watermelons. For example, greased watermelon relays, watermelon slip-and-slide, watermelon eating contest, waterballoon toss, watermelon toss, and MANY more exciting events!
Admission is $5 per person and teams are of 4-8 people
Food will be sold at the event
All proceeds are going to 2 GREAT causes: Global Youth Concept & St. Jude's Children's Hospital
See more details at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119090488106012&ref=ts
Come out to support the great causes and have a great time! Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Global Youth Concept
Global Youth Scholars: A Forgotten Child Needs Your Help 03/29/2010
Global Youth Concept (GYC) is a non-profit student organization whose mission is to improve the socio-economic conditions of disadvantaged youth in the Philippines and the wider South-East Asia region by providing educational resources, fostering youth leadership, and supporting economic development within these local communities. Global Youth Scholars is a program offered through our organization that will provide ten applicants with a full scholarship to San Vicente High School in Pampanga, Philippines. We are currently seeking group sponsors for these scholarships, which will start from the 2010 school year (beginning in June).
GYC scholars are poor and marginalized children in the province of
Pampanga, Philippines who plan on continuing their education after
elementary school but cannot afford the tuition or other expenses
related to attending San Vicente High School. In January 2009, GYC
awarded 10 all-inclusive high school scholarships under the Global Youth
Scholars program. These scholarships promote education and
self-empowerment in hopes of producing better-informed children for a
brighter future through the provision of full-tuition fees, English
tutors, and college-entrance exam assistance.
Can you help as a Cornell-based fraternity or sorority? The answer is a
resounding YES! Greek chapters may sponsor one of these 10 scholarships
by donating the funds necessary for a scholar’s overall cost of
education - including tuition, food, housing, supplies, transportation
and other allowances. Our chapter in the Philippines has estimated the
annual cost to be $100 per scholarship. To ensure that each scholar can
complete at least four more years of education following elementary
school, a minimum donation of $400 is required to ensure sustainability.
As a Global Youth Scholars Sponsor, your fraternity or sorority has
naming rights to the Scholarship giving you community recognition both
on campus as well as in the Philippines. If you are interested in
becoming a sponsor or have any questions regarding the program, email us
at ngogyc@gmail.com.
You can also visit us at
www.globalyouthconcept.org for more information.
Help us allow underprivileged children to pursue their hope of getting
an education. Your contributions will make a real difference and help us
expand our educational support, community outreach, and health
initiatives for underprivileged children in the Philippines. As little
as $400 will support a child’s tuition for 4 years. You can help educate
a child today who would otherwise be left behind by giving to Global
Youth Concept’s scholarship program.
Sincerely,
Global Youth Concept
Upcoming Event: Social Hour: Unleash the Entrepreneur in You 11/18/2009
Time & Place: Wednesday, 18 November 2009; 6:30 - 8PM; Warren Auditorium 2nd Floor, Room 231
Interested in making a difference through social entrepreneurship? Come join us along with Oxfam, Help A Life Organization (HALO), Microfinance Club, Society for Hotelie Entrepreneurs & Make A Difference! We shall discussing how Cornellians like you can address complex social and environmental issues such as poverty, energy, global health, and education.
Free sushi & Starbucks coffee (donated to GYC by Starbucks Ithaca) wil be provided at this jointly-sponsored networking happy hour.
Upcoming Event: Connecting Small-holder Farmers to Markets 11/19/2009
Time & Place: Thursday, 19th November - 2:30-4PM; G08 Uris Hall
Meet Ken Davies who is the Coordinator of the Purchase for Progress Initiative of the UN World Food Program. Students may have the opportunity to dine (for free) with Ken Davies in the evening at Taverna Banfi, Statler Hotel.
Global Youth Concept and Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA) have co-sponsored this seminar hosted by the Institute for African Development.
GYC is recruiting! 11/12/2009
GYC is now accepting applications for Director of Marketing, Director of Alumni Relations and Grant Consultant for the 2009-2010 term. Anyone interested in applying should send their resume along with a statement of intent outlining the specific position of interest and qualifications to ngogyc@gmail.com. The application deadline is November 22, 2009.
Positions Available for 2009-2010 Term:
Director of Marketing:
-Help direct GYC's overall marketing and strategic initiatives.
-Work with the Vice President for External Affairs to design, develop and execute campus-wide promotions that highlight current GYC activities.
-To work in conjunction with the Executive Board in order to plan and develop ideas for GYC events and workshops.
-Assist the Executive Board to successfully interface with student organization bodies (SAO & SAFC) and the Cornell University administration in the implementation of outreach campaigns.
Director of Alumni Relations:
-To initiate, maintain, and strengthen the relations between GYC and Cornell Alumni.
-Responsible for publications as well as relations with Cornell-based media outlets.
-Work with the Director of Marketing to coordinate and grow existing outreach programs.
-Implement and execute communications strategies to promote GYC on the international level and establish working relationships with other NGOs.
Grant Consultant:
-Responsible for researching & preparing grant proposals as well as managing the procurement process.
-Provide input in the development of research and development projects to guide program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify funding opportunities to match GYC priorities, and serve as a liaison to funding organizations.
-Provide analytical, strategic and tactical support to the Vice President for Internal Affairs.