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30 - Apr 1, 2007 |
Blackstone,
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Youth Leadership Training Event - March 10, 2007 - Talbot Hall, Norfolk |
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The EYC
Annual Spring Convention
at Blackstone is an annual meeting of the Diocese of Southern
Virginia youth for a weekend of fun and fellowship, along with the
election of officers for the next year’s Diocesan EYC Board. Delegates,
chosen by each parish, vote on the Board. |
| Similar to the format of October
Weekend, Blackstone revolves around large and small group
activities, helping to show those in attendance the true meaning of
"Sharing God's Love." Blackstone is based around the topic
of Holy Week, and is held each year on Palm
Sunday Weekend. |
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Blackstone also
holds twice as many surprises as October Weekend. Each year at
Blackstone the officers for the Diocesan EYC
Board are chosen. These are the six people who represent
the EYC throughout the diocese, and who plan the retreats for the
following year. To learn more about the board, please visit the
Board section of this site. Anyone may run for office, though it is
recommended that you previously attend a retreat, and also previously
attend a Youth Leadership Training Event, if possible. Those running
will be required to give a speech to the entire community (so bring nice
clothes if you plan to run!) about why they should be elected.
Additionally, applications for Aides to the Board are taken at
Blackstone. These are the people who make up the rest of the Board,
but who aren't elected and are instead chosen by the Board a few weeks
following the EYC Spring Convention at Blackstone. |
| As the weekend's theme is
wrapping up, everyone in the EYC is invited to let down their hair (or put
it up) and participate in the EYC Talent Show.
Anyone and everyone is invited to perform in the Sunday morning showcase
of singing, dancing, comedy, tragedy, and just about anything
imaginable! Hopefully Ms. Goodbody will be making another appearance
- if you don't know who she is just yet, come and find out! |
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One of the many things we
pride ourselves with at our EYC retreats is the joyful noise we always
make (some are noisier than others). This time we are welcoming back
Ben Blanchard to help lead the Song Fests
throughout the weekend. But he's not the only trick up our sleeve!
We'd love for you to join us this year with the music team. If you
play guitar, bass, drums, tambourine, or sing, we need your help so that the music this year will be like
no one's ever seen - or heard! |
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