Executive Application

Saturday, August 31st, 2013 Dear prospective applicants, After a great 2012-2013, the time has come for YouthCan For International Dialogue (YFID) to begin recruiting for the upcoming year. Founded in 2008, YFID is a federally incorporated non-profit organization, recognized by the International Diplomatic Engagement Association (IDEA) as the official Canadian Organizing Committee for the annual Y8 and Y20 Summits. YFIDs executive team has historically been comprised of alumni from past Summits. Though the Y8 & Y20 Summits have long been the focus of YFID, we seek to expand our operations domestically and internationally for the coming year. As such, we are currently recruiting volunteers to apply for several director positions, including: 1. Vice-President External Affairs 2. Director of Recruitment 3. Director of Sponsorship; and, 4. Creative Director. Given our ambitious plan for the year ahead, we expect applicants to be prepared to make a significant time commitment and to be highly involved in these positions. We seek individuals with extensive teamwork and leadership experience, a natural interest and degree of expertise in global affairs, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of achievement. Further details on the positions are listed below, along with instructions for submission. Please note that applications are due Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at 11:00 pm (EST). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Sincerely,

The 2013-14 YFID Executive

Executive Application Friday, August 30th, 2013 Dear prospective applicants, After a great 2012-2013, the time has come for YouthCan For International Dialogue (YFID) to begin recruiting for the upcoming year. Founded in 2008, YFID is a federally incorporated non-profit organization, recognized by the International Diplomatic Engagement Association (IDEA) as the official Canadian Organizing Committee for the annual Y8 and Y20 Summits. YFIDs executive team has historically been comprised of alumni from past Summits. Though the Y8 & Y20 Summits have long been the focus of YFID, we seek to expand our operations domestically and internationally for the coming year. As such, we are currently recruiting volunteers to apply for several director positions, including: 5. Vice-President External Affairs 6. Director of Recruitment 7. Director of Sponsorship; and, 8. Creative Director. Given our ambitious plan for the year ahead, we expect applicants to be prepared to make a significant time commitment and to be highly involved in these positions. We seek individuals with extensive teamwork and leadership experience, a natural interest and degree of expertise in global affairs, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of achievement. Further details on the positions are listed below, along with instructions for submission. Please note that applications are due Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at 11:00 pm (EST). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Sincerely,

The 2013-14 YFID Executive

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Executive Application External Portfolio 1. Vice-President of External Affairs The Vice-President of External Affairs (VPEA) shall be responsible for overseeing public relations, external engagement, maintaining and fostering global relationships with other national corporate bodies equivalent to YFID, and the overall recruitment and training of the Canadian delegation. a. Director of Recruitment The Director of Recruitment shall be responsible for the recruitment of Canadian delegates for the annual Y8 and Y20 Summits and any other annual national or international gatherings. The Director of Recruitment shall ensure the entire Canadian delegation is recruited with sufficient time prior to these gatherings in order to prepare, train and organize. b. Director of Sponsorship The Director of Sponsorship shall be responsible for the procurement of annual sponsorship agreements with external organizations, banks, and corporations, and shall work directly with the Vice-President of External

Comment [RO1]: Changed this name because the Corporation is really only relevant in the context of the By-laws. YFID makes more sense here.

Executive Application Affairs to target their efforts appropriately and strategically. Operations Portfolio c. Creative Director The Creative Director shall create visual marketing, promotional materials and shall assess how YFIDs brand message is being communicated through online, print and other means. The Creative Director shall work directly with the VicePresident of Operations to target their efforts appropriately and effectively.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for a Vice-President position, you must: Be a general registered Member of YFID (Note: Candidates for membership can become Members at the same Annual Meeting in which they run for a contested or non-contested VP role) Have participated in a past Y8 or Y20 Summit

Executive Application Be a current post-secondary student, 2nd year CEGEP student or recent post secondary graduate student; and, Be under the age of 30. Be a general registered Member of YFID (Note: Candidates for membership can become Members at the same Annual Meeting in which they run for a contested or non-contested Director role) Be under the age of 30. In order to qualify for a Director position, you must:

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

1. Save your application documents using the following format: Firstname_Lastname_DirectorApp (e.g: John_Smith_DirectorApp) E-mail your application package to g8g20youthsummitcanada@gmail.com, with the subject title the same as the title of your document.

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PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11pm (EST) on Sunday, September 8th 2013. Only completed applications will be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS
Delegates will be selected via the following: The President of YouthCan For International Dialogue will first evaluate all applications.

Executive Application Vice President Positions will be

assigned and chosen by the President of YouthCan For International Dialogue in consultation with the current YFID Executives. Applicants for the Director positions will be narrowed down to a maximum of two candidates for each position by the President of YouthCan for International Dialogue.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

External Portfolio 1. Vice-President of External Affairs The Vice-President of External Affairs (VPEA) shall be responsible for overseeing public relations, external engagement, maintaining and fostering global relationships with other national corporate bodies equivalent to YFIDthe Corporation, and the overall recruitment and training of the Canadian delegation. a. Director of Recruitment The Director of Recruitment shall be responsible for the recruitment of Canadian delegates for the annual Y8 and Y20 Summits and any other annual national or international gatherings. The Director of Recruitment shall ensure the entire Canadian delegation is recruited with sufficient time prior to these gatherings in order to prepare, train and organize. b. Director of Sponsorship The Director of Sponsorship shall be responsible for the procurement of annual sponsorship agreements with external organizations, banks, and corporations, and shall work directly with the Vice-President of External Affairs to target their efforts appropriately and strategically. Operations Portfolio
Comment [RO2]: Changed this name because the Corporation is really only relevant in the context of the By-laws. YFID makes more sense here.

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c. Creative Director The Creative Director shall create visual marketing, promotional materials and shall assess how the Corporations YFIDs brand message is being communicated through online, print and other means. The Creative Director shall work directly with the Vice-President of Operations to target their efforts appropriately and effectively. In the event that there are two candidates running for a given director position, they will be required to make a one minute presentation explaining their candidacy at the YFID Annual Meeting. Those candidates required to make their presentation will be notified 48 hours prior to the YFID Annual Meeting. Minutes for the Annual Meeting, as well as the personal statements submitted within this application will be posted to the general members within 48 hours after the Annual Meeting.

Executive Application

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for a Vice-President position, you must: Be a general registered Member of YFID (Note: Candidates for membership can become Members at the same Annual Meeting in which they run for a contested or non-contested VP role) Have participated in a past Y8 or Y20 Summit Be a current post-secondary student, 2nd year CEGEP student or recent post secondary graduate student; and, Be under the age of 30. Be a general registered Member of YFID (Note: Candidates for membership can become Members at the same Annual Meeting in which they run for a contested or non-contested Director role) Be under the age of 30.

In order to qualify for a Director position, you must:

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

1. 2. Save your application documents using the following format: Firstname_Lastname_Application and Firstname_Lastname_PersonalStatement E-mail your application package to apply@yfid.com , with the subject title the same as the title of your document (e.g: John_Smith_DirectorApp)

PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11pm (EST) on Sunday, September 8th 2013. Only completed applications will be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS
Delegates will be selected via the following: The President of YouthCan For International Dialogue will first evaluate all applications. Vice President Positions will be assigned and chosen by the President of YouthCan For International Dialogue in consultation with the current YFID Executives. Applicants for the Director positions will be narrowed down to a maximum of two candidates for each position by the President of YouthCan for International Dialogue.

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Executive Application In the event that there are two candidates running for a given director position, they will be required to make a one minute presentation explaining their candidacy at the YFID Annual Meeting. Those candidates required to make their presentation will be notified 48 hours prior to the YFID Annual Meeting. Minutes for the Annual Meeting, as well as the personal statements submitted within this application will be posted to the general members within 48 hours after the Annual Meeting.
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GENERAL APPLICATION
Name

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Date of Birth Email Phone Number Most Recent Institution of Enrolment (indicate both
undergraduate and Graduate if applicable)

Program Focus
(Major/Minor)

Past experience with YFID Please indicate position held

G8 & G20 Summit 2012, Washington, D.C.

Y8 Summit 2013, London, U.K.

Y20 Summit 2013, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Please list your top three desired positions in order of preference from the list below:
1 2 3

1. Vice President External Affairs 2. Director of Recruitment 3. Director of Sponsorship 4. Creative Director

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Personal Applicants for Director or Vice-President

Statement

for

PLEASE NOTE: If applying to more than one position, write a separate statement for each position Please outline how your academic, professional and personal experiences make you the most suitable for the position on the YFID Executive for which you are applying, and what you as an individual hope to bring to the team. Please answer the question in the space provided bellow using formal essay format in approximately 700 words, single-spaced.

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