Call for Jury and Media Team Members | Antwerp 2021 - 27th National Selection Conference of EYPBE

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

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Vision for Jury Team

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Questions for Media Team Members

10

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

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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

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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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