Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 22:32:38 +0100 From: Suzy Byrne Subject: IGLYO International Youth Conference on Health Dear Friends It is with pleasure that we finally announce details of our 1998 international conference. Apologies for cross posting Time for a check up: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Youth and our Health IGLYO's 14th Annual Conference 25th July - 1st August 1998, Driebergen, the Netherlands Working at a help line, talking about health issues, what about your own health. A problem, a must, a good thing? IGLYO's 1998 conference will deal with these issues, serious issues. But an international youth conference also implies interesting contacts, cultural confrontations but most of all a fun-packed week. We will focus on young people actively involved in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth groups. Therefor attention will be paid to your role concerning the promotion of health in the local group you attend. This year we plan to work on the health theme with experts, in working groups and in plenary discussions. Practical information on, for instance, health promotion or women's health will be given in workshops. Discussions will for example be held about the role of active glbt youth in mental health care. We will try to update your knowledge concerning sexual health. Besides sexual transmitted diseases there will also be attention for other causes that might threaten your physical health. Working languages will be English and French. Participation Does this sound interesting? Do you want to participate? Please fill in the application form and write a letter of motivation. But before you start writing, please note the profile of the participants. If you are under 27 and interested in gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender youth issues, this conference is meant for you. We consider it as a plus if you are actively involved in a glbt youth or student group. > Costs For this week we will charge NGL 250,- which will cover: admission, board and lodging in Driebergen from dinner July the 25th until breakfast August the 1st. This does not include amongst other things travel and health insurance! > Venue Kerk en Wereld in Driebergen is a professional conference site surrounded by the trees of a forest. It's a wheel chair accessible building and holds rooms for physically challenged. We are provided with single rooms. 'Kerk en Wereld' holds all kinds of sporting facilities, like tennis and fitness, so be sure to bring your workout clothes and tennis shoes! Speaking of sport. 1998 is the year of the Gay Games. As the conference ends the games will start. Driebergen is only 45 minutes from Amsterdam. So this conference can be the start of your Gay Games visit. Further Questions If anythings is unclear or you have questions please contact the office: IGLYO POSTBUS 542 NL 1000 AM Amsterdam tel/ fax: +32 20 6 188 172 e-mail: IGLYO@WXS.NL > ******************************************************************* Time for a Check-Up: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Youth and our Health IGLYO's 14th Annual Conference 25th July - 1st August 1998,. Driebergen, the Netherlands, APPLICATION FORM: NAME: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADDRESS: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- PHONE/FAX: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- E-MAIL: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AGE*: ----------------------------- SEX:------------------------------ SEXUAL ORIENTATION: ----------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONALITY: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > * Please note that participants should be 27 or younger PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU REPRESENT ANY MINORITY. DO YOU HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY OR ACCESS NEEDS? IS THERE ANYTHING CONCERNING YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION THAT YOU LIKE TO BRING TO OUR NOTICE? DO YOU WANT US TO PROVIDE YOU WITH CHILDCARE FACILITIES? WILL YOU REPRESENT AN ORGANSIATION? YES/NO ORGANISATION: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDRESS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- PHONE/FAX: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- E-MAIL: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH YOUR ORGANISATION? IN WHAT CAPACITY (EG, VOLUNTEER, CHAIRPERSON) ARE YOU INVOLVED IN YOUR ORGANISATION? STAMP AND SIGNATURE FROM YOUR ORGANISATION PLEASE ADD A LETTER OF MOTIVATION IN WICH YOU ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: * HAVE YOU ATTENDED AN IGLYO EVENT BEFORE, WHEN AND WHERE? * WHAT IS YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE? * WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO GAIN FROM THIS CONFERENCE? * WHAT SKILLS OR INFORMATION CAN YOU BRING TO THE CONFERENCE? WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN GIVING A WORKSHOP? IF YES, ON WHICH SUBJECT? PLEASE ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFO. TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: IGLYO HAS LIMITED POSSIBILITIES FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSMENT. WE CANNOT FUND > ALL TRAVEL. PLEASE LOOK FOR LOCAL SOURCES OF MONEY. IF YOU WANT TO APPLY FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS PLEASE TELL US WHY AND INDICATE THE EXPECTED COSTS. DO YOU REQUIRE A LETTER TO HELP YOU GET A VISA? IF YES , PLEASE STATE: YOUR PASSPORT NUMBER: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE AND PLACE ISSUED: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EXPIRY DATE: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I HEREWITH COMMIT MYSELF TO THE PAYMENT OF THE FULL CONFERENCE FEE OF NGL 250,- TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL IN THE NETHERLANDS. AND I ACKNOWLEDGE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE. DATE: ----------------------------SIGNATURE--------------------------------------- ----------------------- THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM. IGLYO HOPES TO SEE YOU IN DRIEBERGEN!! Send, e-mail or fax this application form as soon as possible, and before June the 15th to IGLYO secretariat. Remember that sending in an application form does not guarantee a place. You will be informed about your participation as soon as possible. IGLYO Annual Conference, Postbus 542, NL 1000 AM Amsterdam, the Netherlands fax:+31 20 618 8172 e-mail: IGLYO@wxs.nl IGLYO is short for the International Lesbian and Gay Youth Organisation. We are a world-wide association of and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth and student organisations.