June 13, 2008 - 10:03am — YV_Jen
National YV Summit (Washington, DC July 17-20)
Jul 17 2008 - 12:00pm
Jul 20 2008 - 12:00pm
Etc/GMT-5
Event Info
Host: Ashoka's Youth Venture
Type: Meetings - Convention
Website: http://www.genv.net/en-us/summit
Time and Place
Start Time: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 12:00pm EDT
End Time: Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 12:00pm EDT
Location: American University
City/Town: Washington, DC
Description
Youth Venture is excited to announce the first-ever national Youth Venture Summit. The Summit will be an exciting and enlightening leadership experience, gathering young changemakers from throughout the nation for three days of skill-building, peer exchange, and fun!
The conference will bring together youth from around the country, including current Venturers, former Venturers, and youth interested in starting a venture.
The Summit will focus on growing and strengthening the movement of young changemakers. Attendees will participate in skill-building and Venture-strengthening workshops, engage in meaningful dialogue to share experiences and perspectives, and network with each other, to identify common areas of interest and ways to collaborate.
Financial Assistance is available. Register by SATURDAY, JUNE 14 to secure your spot!* Join us for the first annual SUMMIT!
Questions? Concerns? Contact Kristin!
*Registration availability may be limited after Saturday, June 14. Opportunities for Financial Assistance may no longer be offered after Friday, June 13.
May 27, 2008 - 4:26pm — kfurio
Travel Options to the Summit
If you and your Venture team are concerned about how to afford transportation to and from the National Youth Venture Summit (July 17-20) in D.C., you can collaborate with other Venture teams to coordinate group transportation options to get cheaper rates!
Use the GenV.net Summit team page to brainstorm ideas with others in your area.
May 27, 2008 - 4:19pm — kfurio
Travel Options to the Summit
If you and your Venture team are concerned about how to afford transportation to and from the National Youth Venture Summit (July 17-20) in D.C., you can collaborate with other Venture teams to coordinate group transportation options to get cheaper rates!
Use the GenV.net Summit team page to brainstorm ideas with others in your area.
May 22, 2008 - 4:53pm — YVLeah
Summit - Financial Support
Youth Venture is pleased to announce the availability of financial support to individuals who wish to attend the National Youth Venture Summit.
Youth Venture will make every effort to assist those who request financial support. However, there is no guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled, and based on our selection process an applicant may be awarded less than the amount requested. All selected applicants will receive written confirmation of their award. If financial support is awarded, participants must commit to attending ALL Summit activities. Failure to attend any Summit event can result in the forfeit of awarded financial support funds. Financial support will be in the form of reimbursement after Youth Venture receives receipts and/or appropriate expense documentation in a timely basis.
Youth Venture will make award decisions based on a number of factors to ensure that attendees represent the breadth and diversity of the Youth Venture community while also recognizing involvement in the Youth Venture community. Award selection factors include, but are not limited, to geographic diversity, level of involvement with Youth Venture, and financial need.
Apply Now!
Download Application and email to Kristin Furio at kfurio@youthventure.org or fax to 703-527-8383 Attn: Kristin FurioApplications MUST BE RECEIVED by Friday, June 13, 2008
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May 21, 2008 - 5:56pm — YVLeah
Summit - FAQ
Who can attend the National Youth Venture Summit?
The National Youth Venture Summit is primarily designed for Youth Venture teams and the broader Youth Venture community, but is open to all young people age 12 and up, and adults who work with youth. Adult supervision will not be provided – minors (persons under 18 years of age) must attend with a chaperone.
What types of activities will take place at the Summit?
The National Summit will include exciting and interactive workshops on a variety of topics, and engaging group activities that will strengthen the network and community. A sampling of workshop ideas and activities includes:
Skill-Building
- Going Legit: Incorporating Your Venture as a 501C3
- Show Me the Money: Effective Fundraising Techniques and Strategies
- Quote Me on That: Working With Media
Knowledge-Sharing
- Highlights of YV Initiatives and Contests
- Leveraging Technology to Build the Venture Community
- Being an Effective Ally for a Youth Venture
- Icebreakers
- Youth Talent Show
- Issue-Focused Caucuses
Will there be any free time for sightseeing?
The Summit schedule is quite full, but there will be a brief opportunity for attendees to visit some of Washington D.C.’s attractions, such as the national monuments and memorials.
What does registration cost?
Registration Rates:
- $200 for Venture team members and youth
- $300 for adults, team allies, and chaperones
What is included in the registration fee?
Registration includes all meals beginning with dinner on Thursday July 17 and ending with lunch on Sunday, July 20, and three nights of housing, as well as admittance at all summit events.
All youth will be housed in double occupancy dorm rooms. Adult allies and chaperones will be housed in single occupancy rooms.