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 February 23 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

More information:
http://www.via1.org/

We have extended the application process for the 2012 Vietnamese Interacting as One Conference!

This year is the 10th Anniversary and we’re throwing a big celebration! Focusing on quality and relevant workshops, showcasing local talent, and optimizing all the networking opportunities – this year, we’re setting the bar higher than ever.

If you’re motivated and passionate, if you want to be part of something bigger than you, if you want your chance to show what we, as young Vietnamese and Vietnamese American leaders, are capable of – this is your opportunity.

APPLY TODAY

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE (.DOCX Format)

• Submit your application to applications@uvsamidwest.org.
• Questions about the process should go to staff@uvsamidwest.org.
• Director applications are due Monday OCTOBER 31, 2011 @ 11:59 AM EST.
• Conference staff members will be selected and notified on a rolling basis.

2012 VIA-1 Staff Application (.docx)

2012 VIA-1 Staff Application (.doc)

2012 VIA-1 Staff Application (.pdf)

Leadership Retreat

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.

This is a great opportunity for leaders to come together and discuss issues, problems, ideas, etc. concerning VSA as an organization. With this retreat, we hope to help you grow as a leader and help to better your own VSA. As with other UVSA Midwest events, this is a great networking opportunity, especially since this is more on an intimate and formal level. Meet other leaders of VSAs from different schools, share your thoughts and ideas, and build both professional and personal relationships.

The retreat is from the 14-16th of October–with the main activities happening on the Saturday the 15th.

Registration fee:

Normal: $20/attendee until Oct 9, 2011 @ 11:59pmEST
Late: $30/attendee starting on Oct 10, 2011 @ 12:00amEST

Register here: http://uvsamidwest.org/leadership/

For more information go to the general info page.

or to our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161250767294678

We hope all of those who are interested will attend, and we look forward to seeing you on the weekend of October 14-16!

- UVSA Midwest Eboard and State Reps

Dear UVSA Midwest community,

Summer has been coming to an end which means a brand new school year is starting up. There are already so many great events planned for the year from all the various VSAs in the Midwest. UVSA Midwest has also finalized dates for our upcoming events that we are excited to share with all of you.

The Leadership Retreat has traditionally been held in January, on the weekend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. However, with much thought and after reviewing feedback from the retreat, we have decided to change the date to be in the fall, more towards the beginning of the school year in order to allow the various VSA leaders to take back from they learn from the retreat and apply it during the school year. With that said, it is our great pleasure to announce that the UVSA Midwest Leadership Retreat will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Purdue University located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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. This includes current VSA board members, future and/or potential leaders. Not only do we want to foster and strengthen the lines of communication between our schools in the Midwest, but this is a great opportunity for leaders to come together and discuss issues, problems, ideas, etc. concerning VSA as an organization. With this retreat, we hope to help you grow as a leader and help to better your own VSA. As with other UVSA Midwest events, this is a great networking opportunity, especially since this is more on an intimate and formal level. Meet other leaders of VSAs from different schools, share your thoughts/ideas, and build both professional and personal relationships. (http://uvsamidwest.org/leadership)

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 Conference. Needless to say, this event 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. It is with great pleasure to announce the 10th Annual Vietnamese Interacting as One (VIA-1) Conference will be held at the University of Cincinnati, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 16-18, 2012.

UVSA Midwest would like to invite and encourage you to take part in the planning and execution of this great occasion that is the 10th Anniversary of the VIA-1 Conference. Not only would being on staff of this conference allow you to be a part of a historically documented event, but more importantly, it will provide a priceless leadership role, allow for team building experiences, help further professional development, create priceless memories, and many more valuable opportunities. We are extending this opportunity for you to take on this rewarding challenge of being on staff for the 2012 VIA-1 Conference. (http://uvsamidwest.org/2012-via-1-committee-directormember-application/)

UVSA Midwest Staff
staff@uvsamidwest.org
http://www.uvsamidwest.org

Download .DOC application.

• Submit your application to applications@uvsamidwest.org.
• Questions about the process should go to staff@uvsamidwest.org.
• Director applications are due Sunday, August 28, 2011 @ 12 PM CST.
• Conference staff members will be selected and notified on a rolling basis.

It’s that time of year again! UVSA-MW is proud to announce that the 2011 Summer Extravaganza will be this August 5-7, 2011 at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Spring Grove, Illinois.

Start looking for your sleeping bags and tents because this year will be bigger and better than ever! This year will be three days! That means more food, more fun, and more time for friends!

Check out the information page for more details and then head on over to registration! See you all soon!

Facebook Event

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)     Lead a group of 15-20 conference attendees in icebreakers, activities and the Explore Denver scavenger hunt
2)     Contact your conference attendees prior to the conference – get them excited and energized for conference and to be in your family
a.       You will receive your list of family members (names and email addresses)
b.       There will be approximately 15 families
3)     Serve as a contact person for attendees to ask questions and share concerns with
4)     Represent the UNAVSA organization and therefore, set a good example for your family (must be punctual to all family commitments)
5)     Be excited, energetic and fun! Facilitate interactions between family members!
6)     Your mission is to create a sense of “family” amongst your group members and make the conference a memorable experience!

Why not join the awesome programming team for uNAVSA-8 and get the experience of a lifetime? If you are interested, fill out the application by clicking here. Deadline for Family Leader applications is Saturday July 23!

We are currently seeking someone to fill our Information Technology Director position who meets the following requirements:

• Open to anyone (you do not have to be Vietnamese or involved with VSA) between the ages of 16-26
• Knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, WordPress, FTP, MySQL, JavaScript, Google Docs
• Available to work up to 10 hours per week remotely

This is an unpaid, internship position. There are three terms for this internship: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, and Summer. During the Spring Semester, the position also entails being the IT Director for the VIA-1 (Vietnamese Interacting as One) Conference.

To apply, fill out the application here and email résumé and portfolio (examples of websites, coding, etc.) to staff@uvsamidwest.org. Feel free to send any questions or concerns to the same email address.

Once your application, résumé, and portfolio have been reviewed, a test will be sent to complete for skill level assessment. Following the test will be a phone interview with the staff of UVSA 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!