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11 th AP Regional Conference Tokyo, Japan Presented by Girl Scouts of Japan
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Concept of the Conference Eco-friendly Leadership + Partnership Sustainable Asia Pacific Regional Conference
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Sustainable conference with focus on Global Action Themes
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Eco-friendly conference Always “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle and Share” Maximum utilization of limited resources ◦ Paperless / recycled paper – Technology ◦ Trash separation - Society-wide system ◦ Public transportation – Safe, healthy and uses less energy
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Eco-friendly program Greener X Greener ◦ System for distribution of our benefits from activities to grow green locally in Japan to refugee camps to grow green. ◦ The aim is to advocate and work for refugee issues. In addition, we contribute to the natural environment in local community. ◦ This project is a cooperative project with UNHCR
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Leadership and Partnership Connecting with women leaders in business / corporations, NGO / NPO, UN organizations, international philanthropic organizations ◦ To share leadership experiences and learn from each other ◦ To built mutually beneficial relationships between Girl Scouting/ Girl Guiding movement and other organizations during panel discussions and workshops
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Venue National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Leading center for the healthy development of young people and youth education in Japan
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Venue Access ◦ 10 mins from Shinjuku, almost the heart of Tokyo ◦ 100 mins from Narita International Airport ◦ 50 mins from Haneda International Airport Quick and convenient access from airports
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Venue ◦ Comfortable and relaxing Next to Yoyogi park, the oasis of Tokyo
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Venue Facilities ◦ Modern and well-equipped ◦ LED projector, flat screen display, Wi-Fi access ◦ Clean and inexpensive
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Fee (7nights and 8 days) Single room: USD 550 with own toilet, bath and TV ◦ Including conference fee, meals, a half-day tour and airport transfer Twin room: USD 470 toilets and baths are provided for the common use of the guests ◦ Including conference fee, meals, a half-day tour and airport transfer
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What you will experience in Japan Traditional Japan ◦ Experience and enjoy the beauty, the art and the philosophy of kimono and tea ceremony Contemporary Japan ◦ Shop and feel like a millionaire at 100 yen shop ◦ Visit factories to see advanced and world-leading technologies
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Post Conference Tours Hot springs Japanese cuisine Historic architecture Post conference tour fee is NOT included in the conference fee
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Our experiences of hosting large events Asian Camp (1963) 19 th WAGGGS World Conference(1966) AP Regional Camp (1974) GSJ’s 90 th Anniversary Events (2010): ◦ International camp (13 countries from 5 regions, over 1000 people at Togakushi in August) ◦ VIVA90! (3 day event and exhibition on GSJ at NYC, 10,000 people in October)
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What effect will this have on GSJ reaffirms the values of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding raises the profile of Girl Scouting which is a worldwide movement focusing on girls and young women in the community increases the membership and strengthens the organization enhances the partnerships with MOs in AP
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Risk Assessment 1. Fund GSJ tries to raise fund by the subsidy from local government, financial aid from private foundations and donations from companies. 2. Involving members GSJ recruits volunteer trainers and young leaders to join the planning committee members and operation staff of the conference to ensure sufficient people to support the planning and preparations.
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Risk Assessment 3. Visa It is easy to get VISA if they have invitation letter from GSJ. Cost of visa 3,000Yen (approx. 34 USD). We will make necessary arrangements with Japanese government to facilitate the process. 4. Direct Flights Australia, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
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We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo in 2013!
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