Finnish Evening!

Hi everyone,

We will host a Finnish evening on Sunday December 3rd at 5 pm. Please be on time.. that's an important part of Finnish culture!!!

Welcome!

Krista & Petra


Please ring the doorbell downstairs after the first door (apt:203) and we will let you in:-)

(eMail me; avnazareth(at)gmail.com to get address and contact info)

NC Info.

Looking for more information on the biggest conference of the year!! Check out the official NC website!

NC Applications OUT!!!

Hey AIESEC Calgary!!

From December 30, 2006 to January 4, 2007, AIESEC Canada will be bringing its national network to Edmonton, Alberta, as it develops its top leaders and further explores the social issues affecting youth and business today. National Congress 2007 will be an intense five day learning experience involving the local community, prominent business leaders, political figures, and 300 of AIESEC’s top student leaders from 27 Canadian Universities, as they interact and share ideas through innovative forums, workshops, and panels. It will be the largest and most important AIESEC gathering in Canada in 2007 and offers great opportunity for government, businesses, and the general public to be involved.

National Congress applications are now OUT!! They can be found here Here!

Or by going to aiesec.net : calgary files : applications : conferences : NC Info. and Application.

Applications are due FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st at 5.00PM!

Thanks!

MTV Staying-Alive 48 Fest

WHEN: World AIDS Day – November 28th, 2006
TIME: 4.00pm - 5.30pm
WHERE: The Empty Space (MacEwan Hall)

At the 2006 International AIDS Conference, MTV and Staying Alive held a 48 hour film competition called 48 Fest. MTV gave 8 teams of 6 youth delegates (or 48 youth) film topics and titles related to HIV and AIDS. We had 48 hours to script, film, and edit 3-minute movies. All films were to be shown to an international audience of our peers and were to be based in a developing nation.

48 Fest gave youth an international voice to share their perspectives on HIV and AIDS issues. As a member of the Yellow Team, my film topic was “Vulnerable Populations” and my film title was “Different Strokes”.

Please join me on World AIDS Day to get updates from AIDS 2006 and watch the “Making of” documentary of 48 Fest as well as all 8 films. Check out www.staying-alive.org for more details on the competition.

Secret Santa!

Hey AIESEC Calgary!!

It's that time of year again! Christmas is around the corner and in the spirit of the season we're going to try organizing Secret Santa's for the local.

So this is how it's going to work;

Send me an eMail with your name confirming that you would like to take part. Then on Thursday or Friday swing by the office and pick up your Secret Santa. There will be envelopes on the walls of the office where you can leave notes or small candies (be creative) for your secret santa. Then, on SATURDAY December the 2nd we will be going out for dinner to exchange gifts (max 5 dollars) and get in the spirit of the season! More details will be coming out about the dinner soon!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Have a great day!

EB 2007-2008

HEY CALGARY!!!

I am pleased and incredibly PROUD to announce AIESEC Calgary’s Executive Board of 2007-2008:

Sunny Cheung (Vice President Outgoing Exchange) - sunny.c@telus.net
James Hong (Vice President Finance) - jameshong86@gmail.com
Angela Lin (Organizing Committee President, AIESEC Careers Day) - lin_angela@hotmail.com
Andrew Nazareth (Organizing Committee President Western Regional Conference) - avnazareth@gmail.com
Jagmeet Sekhon (Vice President Member Development) - sekhon_j@hotmail.com
Jeremy Torio (Vice President External Relations) - jeremytorio@gmail.com
Iris Wong (Vice President Incoming Exchange) - aiesec.iris.wong@gmail.com
Emily Yee (Vice President Corporate Development) – emilywjyee@gmail.com

These individuals demonstrated enormous initiative in taking a courageous step towards the future of AIESEC. Please email them your thoughts and wishes!

Take care,
Vania

Challenge Your World View - Human Trafficking

When: Wednesday, November 22nd - 6.00 to 7.00
Where: SH202

In our lifetime, we will be increasingly asked to deal with the growing disparities in wealth among nations and peoples.

As awful as trafficking is as a violation of human rights and human dignity, it is sadly what humans are capable of creating in the absence of shame and accountability. Sometimes there is a reluctance to talk about or discuss topics of this nature. The sheer volume of the problem, the hurt and sadness that is caused is almost too much to bear. So we don't even go there. But what about the people that do? Can just acknowledgement make a difference in a global problem of this size? Maybe it can, maybe it's the first step. Find out what other people just like you have done and how you too can reach out to your world.

AIESEC Alumni Rock!

I work with the U of C Alumni Association Student Calling Program and call U of C alumni.

Last night, there was an alumnus called Judy who was suuuuper enthused and friendly. Then I randomly mentioned AIESEC. She asked me what position I was in. Then I realized that she used to be in AIESEC as well!

I looooved talking to her! She also gave me a lot of helpful advice for my career and we talked about what she did in AIESEC. I found out that she was onboard when we started doing International Gala. Wicked!

Judy hadn't been contacted by AIESEC since she graduated, but she asked me to pass on her info to ER.

ER team and AIESEC alumni....sometimes I feel that we need to show more appreciation for them, because AIESEC would not be as strong as it is without them! Thanks for everything!!!

Danny is 26 Today!

Today is the 26th birthday of our prized Romanian intern, Dan Moldoveanu.

Happy birthday!

Danny might want to have a few drinks with you guys tonight. Check your e-mails for more details.

Bon Voyage, Diana

How crazy is that?

Before I left Calgary, Diana was unsure of her desire to go on internship. Peter and I talked her into it, promising that we would have her matched in a month. Not only did that happen, but she was able to get out of the country in 2 1/2 months.

Good luck, Diana. We all wish you the best.

The Google Calendar!

So as you may have noticed we've added a google calendar to the blog! hopefully this means that it will be easier for everyone to keep up with the events that are coming up. If you would like your event added to the calendar please eMail Andrew (avnazareth@gmail.com) with the CALENDAR in the subject line. Your event will be posted as soon as possible! The calendar is also located on the Calgary page on AIESEC.net. If you have any feedback please let me know!

Thanks!

The Return of Wang Wee

As you all might have noticed, Wang Wee temporarily returned to Malaysia to attend to personal matters. However, she is returning on November 12! (And guess what? EnCana's sponsoring her flight back. How nice of them!)

She'll be picked up by her landlord. But I say that we should have a big welcome back dinner for her in the weekend after her return. I know that you guys have been going out to sushi a lot. Anyone have any ideas?

LCP 2007-2008

HELLO

THE LCP FOR 2007-2008 AIESEC in CALGARY is....



VANIA SZE.....


Congratulations Vania and congratulations to Andrew Nazareth and Jeremy Torio for applying...everyone made an EXCELLENT effort...

Take care
Your extremly proud LCP

Yeahhh

Congratulations to the LCP candidates for the amazing speeches and question and answer period. Good luck tomorrow.

Voting continues:
WHEN: Wednesday November 8th 2006
TIME: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
WHERE: AIESEC office

Remember that the announcement will take place at the General Assembly:

WHEN: Wednesday November 8th 2006
TIME: 6:00pm
WHERE: Education building (edc 280)

Make sure you come out and support the candidates...

Take care

LCP APP'S ARE OUT!!!!

HELLO,

I would like to announce the 2007-2008 LCP candidates:

Jeremy Torio
Vania Sze
Andrew Nazareth

Congratulations to all our candidates for our applying and good luck on the rest of your application process.

To read their applications please look for it on aiesec.net in the files and resources area or press on the link below:
http://aiesec.net/members/ai/canada/calgary/file-storage/index?folder%5fid=50474522

Take care

LCP elections

Hello all,

President elections are coming up this week and it is very important that you read the following information very carefully. Don't miss this chance to be able to decide on the future of Calgary. Even if you are a new member this is the best time to come out and see what the processes are and how you can have a say on how AIESEC is run next year...

* When do the applications come out?
LCP applications come out today at 5:30pm

* Where can I read the application?
On AIESEC.net. A copy will be placed in the office as well

* What are the speeches and when are they?
The speeches are a chance for those running for president to address the AIESEC in Calgary membership body, share their ideas, as well as their visions. This is also a chance for the membership to ask those running any questions that they have in mind in terms of their application or other wise.

Speeches and Q&A are tomorrow:
WHERE: Science theatres 126
WHEN: Tuesday November 7th 2006
TIME: 6:00pm

* Can I vote?
To be able to vote you MUST:
1. Attend the LCP speeches, however if you cannot attend them please email me, Layial, at lmelhadi@gmail.com and we can discuss how you can vote
2. Be an AIESEC in Calgary paid member

* When can I VOTE?
After the Speeches on Tuesday as well as on Wednesday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in the AIESEC office

* When do I find out who the new president is?
At the GENERAL ASSEMBLY where the new LCP will be announced
WHEN: Wednesday November 8th 2006
TIME: 6:00pm
WHERE: EDC 280 (Education building)

If you have any questions please do not hesitate in emailing your VP or me at lmelhadi@gmail.com

Take care and remember that this is the first step in deciding the future of AIESEC

How Bad is Corruption?

“The index ranks 163 countries by their perceived levels of domestic corruption in the public sector.” –rferl.org

Finland, Iceland, and New Zealand are tied for 1st. Canada is 14th. The US is 20th. Haiti is 163rd.

The full list is here.

Peter's Lucky Day

Mr. Peter V had the honour of making the 200th post on this blog.

Well done.

Diana's Going Away Party

Diana Tran one of AIESEC Calgary's SN will be leaving for Japan in November 15 for her AIESEC Internship. So before she can leave us AIESEC Calgary will be having a Going Away Dinner for her on November 10 at Sakana Grill at 7pm. Please RSVP before Wednesday November 8. The OGX portfolio will be making reservations so if you are interested can you please email me at pjvillan@hotmai.com. Thanks y'all!

Sakana Grill: 116 - 2 Ave SW (http://www.downtowncalgary.com/downtownSpots/showListings.php?display=227&se
ed=S)