Assembly 2008Swords November 21/22

10.30 – Arrivals, registration, tea & coffee 11.00 – Welcome and Introductions 11.15 – Mary Cunningham – ‘The Social

Context : Issues facing Communities and Young People’

11.45 – Peter McVerry – ‘The Role of a Youth Organisation in Creating Change’

12.15 – Discussion, Questions and Answers

12.30 – Local Presentations

1.00 – Lunch2.00 – Workshops looking at 5

Action Strategies for Creating Positive Change

3.30 – Plenary – Mark Hammond4.00 - close

5:00 International Committee Meeting

8:00 Reception8:45 Introductions & Welcome9:00 Workshop 1 Mark Hammond

Dealing with Difference (Personally)10:15 International Meditation 10:45 coffee & relaxation

8:30 Breakfast 9:00 Soapbox – Verbal Noticeboard 9:30 Workshop 2 Mark Hammond

Dealing with Difference (Organisationally) 11:30 Coffee 12:00 AGM

▪ Presentation for Young Trustees▪ Prague Report▪ Election of New President

1:00 Lunch