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July 2008, 5 months to go... Email Update #4

With only 5 months to go, the email update is going fortnightly, and we've added in different sections - read on to find the one just for you!

Here's what in this email update:

UPDATES

NCYC09 MUSIC CD+DVD and SONGBOOKS

Order your copy of the Converge [Live] CD+DVD and songbook, featuring original worship music from NCYC09!

The limited edition CD, recorded at the Live Recording Concert, features great new music including Converge, Not Alone, Stories of Hope, Together We Glorify Jesus, and Living for Heaven, and comes with a bonus DVD of the concert held in June. The accompanying songbook has sheet music and lyrics, so your congregation can start using the music before NCYC09!

The CD+DVD and songbook cost $35 each, or both for $65. The CD+DVD and songbook will be launched on August 30. You can order online at http://ncyc.org.au/shop or call the NCYC09 office on 1300 00 NCYC.

NEED HELP WITH PROMO?

There’s now a lot you can do to promote NCYC09 in your local congregations, groups and schools – including the promo video, posters, rego forms, or book speaker to come and speak to your congregation/school/youth group. Check out ncyc.org.au/promo for more information or just contact the office.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

You can register online right now at ncyc.org.au/registration, or you can register over the phone, on paper, or register your group as a bulk rego (through the NCYC09 Office ). No matter how you do it, just make sure you do, so you don’t miss out on this amazing event! Give the office a call to get more detailed rego information, details below.

REGISTERED DELEGATES

So you’ve registered to come to NCYC09 – that’s great, and we can’t wait to see you there! This section is going to have any news and information you need to make your NCYC09 experience even more fantastic – such as friendly reminders to complete your consent forms, which you should do anyway!
In the meantime, check out ncyc.org.au to see how you can get involved in NCYC09, in addition to being a delegate – perhaps as a small group leader, be part of a team, or help out with any of the hundreds of jobs that have your name written on it!

ADULT VOLUNTEERS

According to Napoleon, an army marches on its stomach. In contrast, an NCYC functions because of its Adult Volunteers.

An Adult Volunteer (AV) is someone usually older than delegate-age who help out during the week of the convention to make NCYC "happen". About 100 adult volunteers will be required – so that means you!

As an AV, you’re allocated tasks which are suited to your skills and talents. Right now, the following are known to be particular requirements:

  • People with a Heavy Rigid or Light Rigid licence
  • Assistants for the 6-11 (children's) program
  • Rubbish auditing (part of being a registered 'wastewise conference’ - but it sounds worse than it is!)

While NCYC09 won’t have an adult convention like Perth, being an AV is great way of still participating in the NCYC09 program, while helping out at the same time.

To find out more about being an AV, contact the office, or you can register right now at ncyc.org.au/registration.

GETTING INVOLVED

CHAPLAINS

The role of the chaplain at NCYC is as diverse as you would expect when 2000 young people from all over Australia and overseas and a whole heap of adult volunteers gather for a residential week of exploring what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Predominately the role is to pastorally care for all people who attend and are involved in the convention

Assistant Chaplains
NCYC ’09 is offering opportunities for Assistant Chaplains who will be people with some emerging gifts for pastoral ministry. Their role will be similar to that of the chaplain, but they will spend time with our more experienced chaplains who will mentor and guide them.

For more information on the role of Chaplain or Assistant Chaplain at convention or how you can get involved please contact Rev Mark Dunn at mark@dunn.id.au or Rev Cameron McAdam at cameronmcadam@hotmail.com . Or you can contact the NCYC09 office at converge@ncyc.org.au or call 1300 00 NCYC.

Community Leaders

Being a Community leader at NCYC is an important task as you work alongside other leaders to create a memorable(sometimes even life changing) experience for young people from all across Australia.
Community Leaders and Assistant Community Leaders lead communities of up to 100 young people and are responsible for a safe, nurturing well organized experience where delegates, sleep, worship and share in small groups at all times other than when the whole convention meets together.

For more information about the role or how to apply please contact Nat Dixon on natdixon@ozemail.com.au or the NCYC09 office at converge@ncyc.org.au or call 1300 00 NCYC.

Small Group Leaders

Being a small group leader at NCYC is a key role in creating a memorable experience for all delegates. If you are a youth leader in your congregation or local community and would like to get involved in helping out with NCYC09, or if you have wanted to develop your leadership skills then this role is for you. For more information on being a small group leader please contact the NCYC office at converge@ncyc.org.au or call 1300 00 NCYC.

Overseas Delegates and Indigenous Delegates Teams

We are requiring help in providing bedding for overseas and indigenous delegates that will be attending NCYC09. We need all types of bedding – sleeping bags, blankets, pillows etc – either for donation or on loan. Whilst we don’t need any of these items just yet, we do need to know whether you can help out! So if you can , please contact Tee on ph 03 9340 8810 or tee@ncyc.org.au, and we'll be in contact to arrange a pick up/drop off time for later in the year.

NCYC's TOP #09 NEEDS:

#09 – An 8 tonne truck and driver for a week either side of NCYC09
#08 – Qualified and friendly bus drivers to volunteer for the week
#07 – Five marquees for loan
#06 – Security lighting and fencing
#05 – Gaffer tape. Lots of gaffer tape.
#04 – Bedding, such as sleeping bags, blankets and pillows for Indigenous and Overseas delegates
#03 – Sunscreen – because it’s going to be sunny every single day!
#02 – Adult volunteers to help distribute food, welcome delegates, clean toilets…
#01 – More registered delegates!

If you can help out with any of these things please get in contact with Mick at the NCYC09 office on 1300 00 NCYC or email him at mick@ncyc.org.au.

TEAMS

This is the section to regularly check out if you’re on an NCYC09 team – with any updates, must-know information, Team Days – that sort of thing.

Management Committee and Team Leader Days are Saturdays:

  • 2nd August
  • 1st November is at Narana (we realise that this requires further travel than normal and we greatly appreciate your commitment and time)
  • 6th December
MC will meet on these dates 9.30am to 12.30pm, followed by a community lunch until 1pm, the Team Leader meetings will begin with lunch then finish the days at 4pm.

Date for All Teams Day meeting is Saturday 4th October.

TECH TEAM

Who am I?
I am an enthusiastic and bubbly person.
I love working for and/or with young people.
I am experienced in running a small Audio/Visual setup, and can do so independently.
I will work within an NCYC09 Community.
And, I am keen to volunteer my time at NCYC from the 3rd – 9th Jan 09.
Who am I? I’m a CommTech!

If this sounds like you, or you know someone it sounds like, please send an email to joss@ncyc.org.au or call 1300 00 NCYC and speak to Joss or one of the other NCYC staff.

GET BRANDED

Check out the very cool NCYC09 merchandise that you can get your hands on at ncyc.org.au/shop. Tshirts, polo shirts, caps and dogtags are all there, plus the brand new hoodies – which are toasty-warm for winter, and now the brand new, limited edition CD+DVD and songbooks!

SPREAD THE WORD

The more people who come to NCYC09, the more we can share the love! If a friend has sent this to you, you can subscribe by just putting in your email address at ncyc.org.au/promo/email-updates/ where you can also checkout the old email updates - and if you haven't forwarded this email to anyone, you should! Email or txt it to all your buddies, link to the website from your MySpace or Facebook, advertise it in your MSN name... you get the idea.

MAKING CONTACT

Any questions, comments or just want to say hello?
1300 00 NCYC (6292)
converge@ncyc.org.au
or come in and visit: 
1 Morrison Close, Parkville, Victoria (but let us know you’re coming in first!) 

If you want to help out, give us a call or email – or just get people registered and signed up to the email update!

Until next time,
The NCYC09 crew

NCYC09, 3-9 January 2009