ANTWERP 2021 27TH NATIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP BELGIUM
CALLÂ FOR JURY AND MEDIA TEAM MEMBERS PUSHING LIMITS: DISCOVERING ALL BOUNDARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Words of Welcome
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Session Vision
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Editorial Vision
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Vision for Media Team Members
9
Vision for Jury Team
10
Questions for Media Team Members
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Questions for Jury Members
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Practical Information
WELCOME WELCOME WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello! I am absolutely delighted to be included in this booklet. Hopefully you and I will get cracking on Antwerp 2021 very soon indeed, but until that time, these words will serve as a cursory glance at what we want to achieve with this session. Especially
in
these
times
of
globally
normalised confinement, it can be very easy to fall into the belief that there are hard limits
on
what
we
can
achieve.
With
Antwerp 2021, we seek to challenge that by providing a space for all participants to challenge those preconceived limitations. We believe that the best way to do this is to create an environment in which participants are
encouraged
to
try
new
things,
discovering new things about the depth of their
capabilities
in
the
process.
To
paraphrase André Gide, one cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. This is one of the key principles that guides my interpretation of the event vision of ‘Pushing Limits: Discovering all boundaries’.
If this is something that appeals to you, why not apply to join our humble Officials’ team? I am also firmly of the belief that a good Officials’ team is like a good soup, and with this in mind, I hope that you will apply because you are unafraid to add your own spice when interpreting the vision for the event. Moreover, I hope you will apply because you are interested in learning something new; where better to lose sight of
the
shore
than
in
the
maritime
powerhouse of Belgium? Finally, I hope you will apply because you want to have fun; after all, these things are fun, and fun is good. See you in Antwerp, Matthew Caine (UK)
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ANTWERP SESSION VISION PUSHING LIMITS: DISCOVERING ALL BOUNDARIES
With this session, we want to provide a space
in
which
all
participants
can
challenge their pre-conceived limitations. This is something that can be aspired to by all who take part in Antwerp 2021, whether they be officials trying out new methods, leadership building on interesting formats, or delegates voicing their opinion for the first time. With this vision document, we hope to offer a comprehensive overview of what
we
principles
envision
to
be
behind
the
the
session.
guiding These
principles will in short help to provide direction for us to structure the session. Thus, the theme of the 2021 National Session of EYP Belgium will be “Pushing Limits: discovering all boundaries”. “Pushing Limits” has a two-fold meaning: not
only
do
we
hope
to
create
an
environment in which delegates are able to challenge themselves, but we also seek to push the limits of the standard EYP event format that all of us will be familiar with. EYP Belgium has an exceptional track record regarding the latter, with its innovative Media
Team
‘press
conference’
event
serving as an example from Leuven 2020. Just as this event pushed the azezezee
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boundaries that each team operates within
old ones, and crucially, between working
at a typical EYP event, we will explore ways
hard and having fun.
in which we can effectively bridge the gaps between the Academic, Media, Jury and
One key pillar in which we want to push
Organising teams during the session.
limits
has
already
been
put
in
place:
sustainability. Antwerp 2021 aims at giving Aside from format concerns, we hope to
back to the earth by keeping the ecological
foster an event culture that caters to the
footprint of the conference to a minimum.
needs and desires of each participant.
Concretely, the session will be a vegetarian
Within EYP, it is very easy to lose sight of
and
individual aims and desires in respect to the
organising team, but every participant will
more grandiose goal of sculpting young
be influenced by a zero-waste and giving
political
will
back mindset. Zero waste goes further than
likely have these dreams, but we also want
environmentally. We aspire to have zero
to cater to those with simpler aspirations:
wasted time, to push everybody to think
those
creatively and organise their schedule of
leaders.
who
Many
want
to
participants
learn
to
speak
zero-waste
day
event.
for
Not
only
maximizing
the
confidently through General Assembly, or
the
skills
those who want to learn more about politics.
development. We aim at developing these
Through this, and other measures such as
two core ideas even further down the line,
the provision of an Inclusion Fund for
while more and more participants hop on.
delegates, we hope to provide a more inclusive event environment.
Through this statement of ‘Pushing Limits: discovering all boundaries’, one can come
It
is
here
of
to understand we strive to achieve with
“Discovering all boundaries” in our vision
Antwerp 2021; what we hope to impart to
statement is important. We hope that every
each participant. However, as we continue
participant of Antwerp 2021 will be able to
to develop the session vision as the team
come
an
expands, it is likely that we will begin to
understanding of what they are and are not
incorporate several other concepts that
comfortable with. However, one can only
underpin this vision. Consequently, whilst
truly understand where these boundaries
one can understand the goal of Antwerp
are by pushing one’s own limits. As a result,
2021
we hope to strike an effective balance at
understanding the ways in which this goal
Antwerp 2021; between pushing limits and
will be achieved will require commitment
asserting
between
and creative thought on the part of those
incorporating new ideas and building on
who join the leadership team of Antwerp
zazez
2021.
away
where
from
the
the
inclusion
event
boundaries,
with
through
this
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simple
phrase,
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EDITORIAL VISION
to function effectively, internal harmony must be sustained. On the other hand, in order for the media output to be innovative and not be consumed in similar repetitive project
patterns,
communication In order to decide the pillars upon which our vision will be founded, we deliberated over what renders an EYP event memorable and truly
worth
it.
A
good
characterised
by
the
Interactivity,
Innovation,
session “I”
is
triptych: Ingenuity.
Interactivity among teams is the archetypal session’s pillar. No team is an island! The most memorable sessions are the ones where officials from all teams mingle and create a diverse environment. Hundreds of sessions occur annually, so for a session to be engraved in participants’ minds, it needs to promote innovative concepts. Whether this revolves around illuminating academics in a novel way, experimenting with various media types or even having nteresting venues, an unforgettable session is unique. Ultimately, though, everything comes down to ingenuity and being truthful to EYP
efficient among
and
honest
Media
Team
Members should definitely be harnessed. Also given the fact that EYP is a place for personal growth and development of our intellectual and technical capacities, peer mentoring and reflective listening should be practiced. Thus, our first tangible piece of vision is to shape a team which is inclusive and is composed of people with different levels of expertise, so that the learning aspect of EYP is cultivated, but also with multitudinous interests and ideas. This team will not be homogeneous in the sense that everyone is perfect and can function on their own; it will be a heterogeneous cohort where people will be contributing their own ideas and strong points to formulate a patchwork of ideas that will reflect the session’s commitment to pushing limits and nurturing people’s full potential. Thus, at a glance our vision for the team would be the
values.
cultivation
We are vehement supporters of the opinion
creation of a learning space, where people
strong
bonds
both
for
technical and emotional support, and the
that in order for a team to be able azeze
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of
who for instance have azeze
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ideas,
but
not
perhaps
be
as
potent
We want to be mindful of everyone’s skills
software-wise can be assisted, but also be
and are therefore going a step further in our
granted freedom to try new things and aptly
vision to allow everyone’s ideas to be
realize what is viable and what should go to
implemented and them finding ownership in
the “graveyard”.
their role. Complying with the already existent vision, we aim for a flat structure
We thrive to have a very democratic,
within the Team.
people-centered and transparent editorial team. We both are amazingly enthusiastic
Building on the idea of a flat hierarchy, we
and dedicated to the projects we are taking
envision that our role, as well as the role of
on and use this energy to motivate and
the Editorial Assistant(s), will be to offer
inspire the people around us to partake in
stimuli and guidance to MTMs, and not
this enthusiasm. Moreover, the people in
dictate them what to do. As Antwerp 2021 is
our team and their welfare are our priority.
all
One of our greatest strengths and goals are
fostering creativity, we really think that
our supportive natures, and the wish to help
treating all MTMs as potential editors and
the members to become the best version of
helping them develop ownership over their
themselves.
projects
about
bolstering
is
the
individuality
ideal
media
and
team
complement to the existing vision.
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VISION FOR MEDIA TEAM MEMBERS
We are looking for motivated and creative individuals
who
will
take
on
the
responsibility of Media Team Members and are willing to accept challenges!
The
fundamental skill that we expect from our potential MTMs is the ability to think outside the box and come up with original ideas, so previous
experience
is
not
the
most
important thing. We have envisioned a team brimming
with
innovation,
brand
new
concepts, training schemes and projects and thus we want Antwerp 2021’s Media Team Members to be able to match that energy. We are very open to new ideas and working styles, so make sure to be yourself :) Ersagun and Marilena
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VISION FOR JURY TEAM
criteria
based
on
diversity
and
self-
development, as EYP is a great platform where
participants
are
provided
an
environment where we can experiment, fail or succeed, learn and improve. This will be a Hi there! Below, you will find my vision for
great opportunity to learn and develop our
the Jury Team during Antwerp 2021. I hope
skills in teamwork, developing each others'
that by the time you have finished reading it,
ideas and operationalising the different
the vision will resonate with you and you
criteria we will be evaluating the delegates
will want to help make this vision a reality
on.
and implement it together with the rest of Being approachable and open to other
the team during Antwerp 2021.
participants, especially delegates, is an The jury members during Antwerp 2021 will
important aspect of creating a comfortable
be a team in which we set the limits and
and safe environment during the session. I
push boundaries together. As Head of Jury, I
hope to have Jury Members who feel
envision a team in which we are open with
comfortable and actively want to interact
each other as well as support and nurture
with delegates in different settings. I also
each others' ideas. I am therefore looking
want
for a team with a diverse set of experiences
process
and
your
delegates throughout the session. This will
experience with EYP or within the role of a
be done through providing constructive
jury. I want to have a team where each
feedback
member feels comfortable and safe enough
performed and developed throughout the
to
session.
backgrounds,
discuss,
debate
regardless
and
of
come
to
a
to
emphasise of
to
on
evaluating
self-development
delegates
on
of
how
the the
they
consensus. I hope that you will help develop my vision But what will we be discussing? During the
and make it a reality, and I would love to
pre-session
the
read your application and to see what you
opportunity to shape the criterias on which
can bring in to the team in order to create a
we will be evaluating delegates. I hope that
diverse
we will be able to create the selection
Antwerp 2021.
work,
we
will
have
and
open
environment
during
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QUESTIONS MEDIA TEAM MEMBERS
1.Please provide your email address below. 2. Give us a song we should listen to when reading your application. 3. If you could become anything or anyone in the world for 1 day who would you choose and what would you do? (150 words max) 4. How do you envision your role within the media team and the session as a whole? (200 max) 5. What do you expect to gain from Antwerp 2021? What are your personal and technical development goals for this Media Team? (300 words max)
JURY MEMBERS
1.Please provide your email address below. 2. How do you see yourself in a team? What do you think you can bring to the Jury Team? (max. 250 words) 3. What would you like to gain out of Antwerp 2021 as a Jury Member? (max. 300 words) 4. What would you consider to be three important qualities in a delegate, and why? (max. 350 words)
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The 27th National Selection Conference of EYP Belgium in Antwerp will take place from the 8th until the 12th of March for Officials and from the 9th until the 12th of March for Delegates. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through antwerp2021@eyp.be, or our Facebook page. You can find the event on the Members Platform through clicking here.
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