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PREFACE

For some of you your AIESEC experience has just started, for others this will be the start of the second half of your term. Either way, today is a start of something! What things have your already learned? And more importantly, what are you still planning to le-arn in the upcoming months? What goals have you set for yourself? When do you feel that you have been successful?

You might wonder why these questions are important, but as-king yourself these questions is what can make your term succes-sful. I hope that you will come to our national conference with your own answers to these questions, so that you know who you want to meet, what you want to share and which sessions you want to attend. In that way you are able to get the most out of this conference!

So how do we achieve our goals? We believe one thing can make

the difference between a good term, and a great term; by wor-king together! That is why the theme of the second term is:

LEAD THE CHANGETogether we achieve!

Lets make use of our national net-work and work together towards a successful 2013. There are already so many great examples on how to move forward in our organization. Let’s share our knowledge and multiply the impact we can have!

Are you ready for an amazing NatCo II?

We definitely are!

The MC 2012-2013

Charlotte EijsvoogelLaurens van Vloten DisseveltMarieke DoelmanKelly DixonPascal SteeghsPaul HeijlandsSanne van Erp

Dear members of AIESEC The Netherlands,

We are very much looking forward to seeing you!

MC AIESEC THE NETHERLANDS 2012/2013

OBJECTIVES NATCO II

1. Getting you informed about the strategic direction of our organization

2. Providing you the space to connect with your functional and national networks.

3. Offering you a platform to develop your per-sonal and functional skills and knowledge base with professional workshops.

4. Assuring that you are ready to kick-start your term or are fired up for the last couple of months with AIESEC.

EXPECTATION SETTING

Like NatCo I, NatCo II will be a mind-blowing experience during which you can gain both new personal and functional skills through professional workshops as well as broaden your network. In addition, you probably already know that every single AIESEC party is an unforgettable one, as such the NatCo parties are not an exception! However, a party is not a party without you being present! As an AIESEC delegate for NatCo II we expect your full participati-on (play hard, work harder) so be on time on both days. In addition, stick to the given dresscode and as a member contribute to an open le-arning environment also implying that we respect the beautiful venue.

But, most of all, enjoy this great AIESEC experience! This is your chance to learn, become inspired and inspire others, meet your fel-low colleagues from other cities and broaden your AIESEC year. So...... grab this opportunity!

Some remaining remarks:

- Please fill out the googleform be-fore Wednesday the 16th of January.

- The delegate fee will be € 25,- and covers everything except the drinks during the party. The amount will be invoiced through your VP.

- We need the roll call music from the LC’s before Monday the 25th of January. Please let us know what part of the song you will be using (max. 2 minutes) and send it to: nationaalcongres@gmail.com

- Bring some pen and paper.

- Bring cash with you: there is no ATM near the venue and you will need it for drinks at the par-ty! We be using coins that you can buy from the NST. Beer will cost the meagre sum of €1,-!

- In order to pass our door po-licy we need you in a theme-fit-ting-Thursday-night party outfit!

VENUEThe venue of NatCo I is “Kasteel de Berckt“ in Baarlo, is a 12th cen-tury castle, which was rebuilt in 1838 in Italian style. It is the ideal location to work and relax together. Again: please respect the venue during your stay.

Address:Kasteel de BercktDe Berckt 15991 PD BaarloNederlandE info@berckt.nl

Public TransportFrom NS-station Venlo, take bus 77 with direction Roermond.Go off at stop “De Berckt”.

TRANSPORT

ArrivalYou are expected to arrive between 08:30 and 09:30 am.

DepartureOn the second day we will end the conference at 17:30-18:00 pm.

DRESSCODE

The dresscode for both days will be business casual. Business casual is crisp, neat and should look appropriate. It should not look like a cocktail party or picnic attire. Avoid tight or baggy clothing; business casual is classic rather than trendy. Khaki/ dark pants or knee-long skirts and a long-sleeved, buttoned solid shirt and blazer are safe for both men and women. Women can wear neat sweaters coordinated with the outfit; cleavage is not business-appropriate. Wear a belt and neat shoes to complement the outfit. Athletic shoes are not suitable.

PARTY THEME

Utter the word festival and so many great events spring to mind... Queensday.. Sensation White... Full Moon Party... Brazilian Carna-val.. Oktoberfest...

Festivals have become a favourite worldwide pastime, popping up all over the world in various guises, shapes and sizes. So if you’ve got something to celebrate what better way to do it than with your very own mini-festival?

We chose a festival for you and your LC to be over the top, crazy and original! Show us what you got and don´t hold back!

LC’s:

Amsterdam: Chinese New Year

Groningen: Rock Werchter

Leiden: Oktoberfest

Maastricht: Smeerboel

Nijmegen: Venetian Carnaval

Rotterdam: Sensation White

Tilburg: Queensday

Twente: Brazilian Carnaval

Utrecht: Woodstock

Wageningen: Gay Parade

CONTACTThis document contains the most important information for NatCoII. Nevertheless keep a close watch on your mailbox for possible additional information. In any case you will be receiving a travelling schedule from your LCP before the conference if you go by public transport.

Please fill in the googleform as soon as possible and subscribe before the final deadline of January the 16th. This is especially important if you want to participate in the workshop of your choice.

If you have any questions about the conference or remaining remarks, please contact the NatCo OC: natio-naalcongres@gmail.com.

The MC and NST are looking for-ward to seeing you all at NatCo II! Make use of these two days to shape your ambitions and your legacy. Talk to your friends and make new ones. Discover what AIESEC has to offer and above all: have fun!

On behalf of the National Support Team and the Member Commitee of AIESEC the Netherlands 2012-2013,

Conference Manager Marieke Doelman

OC Annelies den Boer, Jacqueline Schokking, Fleur Posthumus,

Manon Kuijf

NST Annelies den Boer, Jasper Bosma,

Paola Geurts, Jitteke van ‘t Hek, Manon Kuijf, Fleur Posthumus,

Sherdina Romney, Jacqueline Schokking, Alyssa Voorwald, Fre-

derieke Vroom, Jiska van Wijk

MC 2012-2013 Charlotte Eijsvoogel, Lauren

van Vloten Dissevelt, Kelly Dixon, Marieke Doelman, Paul Heijlands,

Pascal Steeghs, Sanne van Erp