CISV Jacksonville

CISV educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world.

October Newsletter 2018

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Upcoming Events:

CISV JB
Activity
&  Fall Mtg “Reveal”
Experience typical CISV games and activities.
Sun, Oct. 28
2:30-4 P JB activity
2:30-4 P CISV 101
2:30-4 P Parent Mtg
4-6 P Fall Gen’l Mtg  to Reveal
our 2019 Programs

Jax University
Davis Bus College
2800 Univ Blvd N

Where will we go in 2019?
Invite your prospects!!

CISV 101
Sun 11/4
San Marco 3p

Thu 11/8
Bolles 6:3p

Sat 11/10
SE Branch Lib 3p

Sun 11/18
CR210 3p

Sat 12/1
Neptune Bch Lib
10:30 am

November
JB Activity
Nov 17
6:30p-10
Raheja home
Cookie-a-thon

Chapter
Board Mtg
6:30 pm
Nov 13 at SE
Branch Library

Learn more at our websites:

CISV Jax

CISV USA

CISV Int’l

October 20, 2018

CISV JB Fun Day and
Reveal Event/Fall General Membership Meeting

Jacksonville University
Davis College of Business
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211

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You Can be the First to Know!
Summer 2019 Programs

JB Activity:  Join us for a fun sample of CISV activities from Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 pm to 4 pm.  Kids age 10 to 18 are invited to join us for typical CISV activities to get to know each other, play fun games, and build cooperation and teamwork skills.  We would like all experienced CISV kids to bring their friends to this action-packed event.  This event is intended for kids new to CISV as well as CISV veterans.

At the same time, prospective parents can attend a CISV 101 to learn more about CISV programs.

Also at 2:30, current CISV parents will enjoy a fun social gatheringwith information about the 2 camps we are hosting in Jacksonville in 2018 and 2019.

Reveal Event:  At the end of the JB activity, we will have the Fall General Meeting and Reveal Event from 4 pm to 5:30 pm.  2017 CISV delegates and their leaders will be recognized and you’ll learn the dates and locations of our 2019 programs.  Please bring your friends who may be interested in CISV programs.

2019 Interchange programs
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We are happy to announce our interchange opportunities for 2019.  We will have 2 opportunities.  Applicants can apply using the forms at www.cisvjax.org/apply

  • Age 12-13: Amsterdam, the Netherlands  – 2 weeks hosting in Jacksonville and 2 weeks in the Netherlands.  Tentative dates are traveling in Austria: July 12 to July 27and hosting in the Netherlands: July 27 to Aug 10. Youth are eligible if they have birthdates between 6-1-2005 to 8-31-2007.
  • Age 14-15:  Vienna, Austria – 2 weeks hosting in Jacksonville and 2 weeks in the other country.  Tentative dates are hosting in Jax: June 27 to July 15 and travel in the other country: July 18 to Aug 4. Youth are eligible if they have birthdates between 6-1-2002 and 8-31-2004.

In the interchange program, youth are matched with a child from the other country of the same gender. At least 6 Jacksonville youth and a well-trained adult leader will participate in the interchange as the USA delegation in each delegation.

In the interchanges, the other country’s children will visit Jacksonville for 2 weeks and the Jacksonville children will live with the family of their international partner for two weeks during the same summer.

During the hosting phase in Jacksonville, the Jacksonville families participate in a variety of outings that they plan with the Interchange leader and share their family life. This program encourages a deeper understanding of another culture by enabling young people to live as family members.

 

Apply Now at this Link! 

November Jr Branch Activity

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Saturday, 11/17: Cookie-a-thon
at 6:30p-10:00 
Raheja home: 1868 Christopher Pt Rd South 32217

Youth will bake cookies to donate to various nonprofits.

 

CISV 101s
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At a CISV 101, prospective youth and parents can hear about CISV educational programs from youth and adult participants.  A CISV 101 is the main way that our chapter recruits new members.
You are invited to bring your friends to the CISV 101s
conveniently hosted around Jacksonville.

Date Time Location
Sun 11/4 3-4:30p San Marco:
715 Rio Lindo 32207
Thurs 11/8 6:30-8:00p Bolles Whitehurst Campus Library:
7400 San Jose Blvd 32217
Sat 11/10 3-:4:30p Southeast Branch Library:
10599 Deerwood Park Blvd 32256
Sun 11/18 3-4:30p CR 210:
1019 Garrison Dr 32259
Sat 12/1 10:30a-12p Neptune Beach Library:
600 3rd Street  32266

Holiday Shopping Season

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You can support CISV as you shop on Amazon.
Designate CISV USA Jacksonville Chapter
as your Amazon Smile Account.

Use this link

Save the Dates!  

Saturday, Jan 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Village Selection Fun Date at Shepherd of the Woods 7860 Southside Blvd

Saturday, Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Village Selection Fun Date at Shepherd of the Woods 7860 Southside Blvd

Friday, Feb 1 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday
Interchange, Youth Meeting and Step Up Program Selection Event – Riverside Presbyterian Day School (830 Oak St 32205).  Overnight event to select youth to represent the USA at CISV Step Up, Interchange and Youth Meeting programs.

Fri, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday
Village Selection Overnight – Riverside Presbyterian Day School (830 Oak St 32205).  Overnight event to select youth (age 11 or 16 and 17)  for the CISV Village program.

Fri, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday 
Winter Minicamp – this is a long weekend of CISV activities for youth age 10-18 planned by the CISV Jacksonville Junior Branch Board members, a group of teenagers that run the youth part of our chapter.

  
Thanks, as always, for your support.
In Peace, Your Friends at CISV Jacksonville

 

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