Youth Synod

Proceedings of Synod/ Delegates Concerns sub-committee shall:
a) work in collaboration with the secretary to find a scribe for Synod Proceedings and Delegates Concerns;
b) coordinate the submissions, screening and editing of motions;
c) coordinate the facilitation of the Deanery Concerns;
d) indicate to the house committee all equipment need for these segments;

The Youth Deanery Meetings/Counsellor Briefing sub-committee shall:
a) coordinate the deanery meetings and the leaders;
b) find leaders counsellors from different deaneries (ask the Regional Deans for suggestions, they can inquire at deanery chapter meetings);
c) prepare a presentation on deaneries to the delegates;
d) arrange counsellor briefings (they should attend the planning committee’s final meeting);

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French Liaison sub committee shall:
a) find a translator for the motions;
b) be responsible for bilingualism (signs directions, etc);
c) find a person that francophone delegates can go to for assistance.

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Worship Sub-committee shall:
a) be responsible for planning worship including:
i) choice of music and music team;
ii) leaders of the service (celebrant, prayers, readings. . .);
iii) equipment (shall go to the house committee with a list of what equipment is needed);
iv) with the help of the Chaplain, prepare and implement quiet time;
***** There should be readings, prayers and songs in both official languages*****

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Workshop sub-committee shall:
a) brainstorm for topics and leaders;
b) contact leaders and communicate to them the time, place, and expectations of their workshops;
c) be a communication link between the leaders and planning committee;
d) inquire about leader’s needs: supplies, space, etc;
e) plan workshop areas;
f) co-ordinate workshop sign ups;

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Program sub-committee shall:
a) prepare all games and “fun” activities, ice breakers and back up time fillers
****** ALL GAMES MUST BE INCLUSIVE-NO ELIMINATION GAMES******

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Food sub-committee shall:
a) plan a menu;
b) purchase the food;
c) take care of the financial aspects of the menu;
d) find a kitchen crew to prepare and clean up meals (this could be a different group of people for each meal);
e) communicate to the MC concerning meal times and procedures

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House sub committee shall:
a) contact the location for Youth Synod;
b) serve as a communication link between the location and the committee;
c) manage all the equipment (AV, tables, chairs, utensils-obtaining and coordinating it along with all the other sub-committees needs);
d) arrange a contract with the location (security, rooms available, fees);
e) coordinate the different space needs: sleeping, deanery groups, dining;

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Other Members