General Assembly 2008: Youth for Christ

General Information

Dates:

General Assembly 2008 will begin with dinner and an opening session on Friday the 19th of September 2008 and will conclude on the morning of Friday the 26th of September. After 31 March 2008, the registration deposit increased to US$100 per person.

Location:

YFC-CYARA Training Conference Centre in Magaliesburg, South Africa. Located 90 minutes northwest of Johannesburg. » MAP

Who Will be Attending:

Young Leaders selected by each nation, Areas Leadership Team, National Directors, Board Chairpersons, Key National Leaders (Prayer, Ministry and Training Coordinators), Spouses, YFCI Board members, Alumni, and partners of YFC.

Costs:

Young Leaders:	US$500*
National/Area Directors:	US$500**
Board Chairperson:	US$250
Non-voting Delegates:	US$500
Spouse:	US$250
Child (0-3yrs):	US$0 No child care available.
Child (4-18yrs):	US$250 No child care available.
Alumni & Partners:	US$500
1-Day Pass:	US$100
Extra Nights:	US$50 per person. Cost may be higher if an accommodation upgrade is requested.

* For those who need help covering travel, a travel subsidy will be available for up to 5 Young Leaders from each nation.

** Subsidies and travel assistance may be available for National Directors/Coordinators if needed. If you want to be considered for financial assistance, please contact your Area Director.

The registration cost includes:

US$50 deposit per person by 31 March, 2008 (Must accompany your registration to secure your space. All deposits are non-refundable.) Deposit will increase to US$100 after 31 March, 2008
20 meals from the evening of the 19th of September through breakfast on the 26th of September.
Accommodation at YFC-CYARA for Friday the 19th of September through the night of Thursday the 25th of September, unless otherwise noted. There will be an additional cost to those who choose to upgrade their housing.
Ground transportation from/to Johannesburg on the 18th, 19th, and 26th of September.

The registration cost does not include:

Travel, unless noted
Visa
Extra nights

Registration Deadline:

Please make every effort to register for General Assembly by 31 March 2008. After 31 March 2008, the deposit increased to US$100 per person.

Housing:

The registration cost includes housing for all attendees at the YFC-CYARA Training Conference Centre. YFC-CYARA accomodations are dormitory style, from 4 to 9 per room. Only some dormitories have bathrooms en suite. These housing assignments will be made by the General Assembly Office on a first come-first serve basis. Roommate requests should be made on your registration form.

Housing Upgrades
If you are a National Director/Coordinator, National Board Chairperson or a non-voting delegate and would like to upgrade your accommodation, you may do so. However, you will be charged an additional cost during registration. Note: Young Leaders must stay at the Training Centre, so they are ineligible for an upgrade.

Alternate Accommodation Options:
Shuttle service to and from these accomodations will be provided. Sign up for alternate accomodations using the YFC Registration system, not directly through them.

Nutbush Boma (3 star) > Pricing
Valley Lodge (4 star) > Pricing

Safety:

Every effort is being made to ensure the safety of those who attend General Assembly. The GA meeting and accommodation venues are located in a secluded and secure area of the scenic Hekpoort Valley near Magaliesburg. Also, delegates will be met in Johannesburg and transported to the GA venue near Magaliesburg, about a 90 minute drive northwest from Johannesburg.

Travel:

General Assembly Delegates:
You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to South Africa. Please arrive in Johannesburg by 15.00 hours (3:00pm) on Friday, 19 September. You may schedule your departure for anytime on Friday, 26 September.

If you are flying to South Africa, please book your flight into the Johannesburg International Airport. If you will be arriving by bus or train, please note on your registration.

National Directors/Coordinators who need assistance with travel, please contact your Area Director.

Young Leaders:
If you are involved in the 2-year Young Leader Development and Empowerment process, your travel arrangements will be coordinated through the General Assembly Office. Please submit your travel plans and needs as early as possible so that the office staff can negotiate group fares.

Visa Requirements:

Some delegates will be required to obtain a visa before entering South Africa. Be sure to check the Visa Requirements Summary. For further information, review the South African Department of Home Affairs website or contact the South African Consulate in your nation to determine if you need a visa. Please note that visa costs are in addition to the registration. If traveling from countries within the Yellow Fever belt, you will also need certification of Yellow Fever vaccination.

Note: If you are flying through multiple countries on your way to South Africa, you may need to obtain additional transit or visitor's visas for nations where you have a stopover. To research these requirements, check with your airline or the nation's consulate.

Ground Transportation:

Transportation will be provided between the Johannesburg International Airport and the General Assembly venue on:

Thursday, 18 September
Friday, 19 September
Friday, 26 September
Following the optional post-conference events

If you are scheduled to arrive before 18 September or depart after 26 September, transportation will be at your own expense.

Information regarding transportation for those arriving by bus or train will be provided at a later date.

Post General Assembly Trips:

After General Assembly, attendees will have an option to explore more of South Africa by signing up for a tour. We are exploring options to Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. These travel options will take place 26-29 September 2008 and will be at an additional cost. More information on these adventures will be posted at a later date.

Youth for Christ reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement. » Learn more on the YFC website

Vision Statement:
As part of the Body of Christ, to see that every young person in every people group in every nation has the opportunity to make an informed decision to be a follower of Jesus Christ and become part of a local church.