The purpose of the retreat is to help bring together all the leaders of our respective VSAs across the Midwest and discuss a variety of topics. The is includes current board members, future and/or potential leaders. At the very least, we are looking to foster and strengthen the lines of communication between our schools in the Midwest.
Considered to be one of the premier youth conferences in the country, the VIA-1 Conference brings together hundreds of undergraduates, graduates, and young professionals from around the Midwest region to participate in a multi-day event. The conference weekend is packed with activities to further develop leadership skills not only on the local level but also on the regional level and national level, to hold insightful discussions with notable speakers, and to explore critical issues that the Vietnamese American community struggles with.
Ten years ago, the first ever VIA-1 Conference was held at the University of Cincinnati, and the theme was appropriately titled, “A Standing Start.” A decade later, not only has this conference grown from its number of attendees to the number of different schools that have been in attendance, but the creation of UVSA Midwest occurred at the 5th Annual VIA-1. Needless to say, this conference has been a crucial part in giving the Vietnamese youth community a voice and a place to unite together. It is with great honor that we are able to reach this momentous milestone of ten years and hope to continue on this successful path for years to come.
UVSA Midwest would like to invite and encourage your VSA to help host this great occasion that is the 10th Annual VIA-1 Conference. Not only would hosting this conference be a historically documented event, but more importantly, it will unite your VSA, bring your members and community even closer, provide priceless leadership roles, allow for team building experiences, help further professional development, create priceless memories, and many more valuable opportunities. We are extending this opportunity for your VSA to take on this rewarding challenge of hosting the 2012 VIA-1 Conference.
The new official bid packet can been found here: 2012 VIA-1 Bid Packet.
If you’re interested, please email staff@uvsamidwest.org with your intent to bid by 11:59pm CST on Friday, July 8, 2011!
Good Luck!
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign VSA in collaboration with UVSA Midwest cordially invite you to the 2011 Vietnamese Interacting as One Conference.
During the conference, hundreds of students and young professionals participate in a multi-day event to hone their leadership skills, hold discussions with speakers, and explore issues in the Vietnamese-American youth community. By coming together, we can achieve solidarity as one group, to collaborate on issues concerning our communities and universities, and to encourage the growth of Vietnamese leaders.
| CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS |
> Inspiring keynote speakers
> Educational, resourceful and interactive workshops
> Formal banquet with entertainment and fine dining cuisine
> Professional and personal networking opportunities
| REGISTRATION |
http://www.via1.org/registration
$50 registration fee pays for:
> Admission to VIA-1 Conference: workshops & speakers
> Meals: breakfast for Saturday & Sunday; lunch and banquet dinner on Saturday
> VIA-1 t-shirt
> VIA-1 conference materials
Late registration begins on March 1, 2011 at 12:00AM EST and will be $70.
REGISTRATION GUIDE:
http://www.via1.org/registration/registration-guide.pdf
| LODGING |
This year we have negotiated a discounted hotel rate of only $25/night. This special rate is only available through the registration website. After you register and pay, you can select a hotel room. You have the option of sharing the room code with others if you wish to choose certain people to stay with.
http://www.via1.org/registration
| T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST |
Submit a design for the VIA-1 t-shirt and you could win free registration to the conference!
More information:
http://www.via1.org/opportunities/t-shirt-contest
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Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email us at staff@uvsamidwest.org!
The moment that many have been waiting for is finally here! After much deliberation among the submitted bids, the winning uNAVSA-8 host city goes to Denver, CO of the Southwest Region! Congratulations to the Southwest Union of Vietnamese Student Associations, and Southwest members on a great job presenting the bid and preparing for the much anticipated conference.
The date of conference weekend is being determined and will be soon announced along with the release of committee director applications. We look forward to uNAVSA’s partnership with the SWUVSA, the Southwest region, and the upcoming national staff for another successful, amazing, inspiring conference!
Staff and Director applications for all committees are being accepted starting today! Apply at http://www.unavsa.org/leadership-conference/staff-application/
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