Eastern Mennonite University

Y-LEAD 2006

"Leaders Who Take the Risk"

A leadership conference at EMU for youth & youth workers

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 27, 2006

4-6:30     Registration & moving in
7-8:30     Opening Worship – Glen Guyton
8:45 – 10:45     Pizza & late night activities
Midnight     Lights out

Friday, July 28, 2006

7:45-8:15     Breakfast
8:45-10     Worship – Lana Miller
10-10:45     Small Group Session
11-12:15     Workshop 1
12:15-1:00     Lunch
1:30-3:30     Recreation
3:30-4:00     Cool Down
4:00-5:15     Workshop 2
5:15-6:00     Dinner
7:00-8:30     Worship – Glen Guyton
9:00-10:00     Talent Show
10:30     Campfire & Snack
Midnight     Lights out

Saturday, July 29, 2006

7:45-8:15     Breakfast
8:45-10     Worship – Lana Miller
10-10:45     Small Group Session
11-12:15     Workshop 3
12:15-1:00     Lunch
1:30-3:30     Recreation
3:30-4:00     Cool Down
4:00-5:15     Workshop 4
5:15-6:15    Free Time (Get into retro gear)
6:15-8:00    Retro-Dress Banquet
8:00-9:00   Free Time
9:00-11:00     Movie
11:00   Ice Cream Party
Midnight     Lights out

Sunday, July 30, 2006

7:30-9:00    Check-out of Rooms
7:45-8:30    Breakfast
9:00-9:30     Small Group Session
9:45-11:00     Closing Worship – Joe Dugan
11:00    Depart

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What is Y-LEAD?

Y-LEADY-LEAD is a 3 ½ day Christian leadership event for Mennonite youth serving as leaders in their churches or schools, for youth who exhibit leadership potential and for youth pastors and sponsors.

Y-LEAD's purpose is to educate, empower and enable youth to be servant leaders and to resource sponsors as they lead youth. The components of the program include worship, seminars, small group interaction, networking and fellowship. Begun in 1994 as a Christian leadership event for Mennonite youth leaders and their sponsors and pastors, Y-LEAD is held every other year at a Mennonite university or college.

EMU will host the event July 27-30, 2006. For more information, contact Jill Landis, jill.landis@emu.edu, 540.432.4699 or Paul Leaman, leamanp@emhs.net

Speakers

Workshop Options

Workshops are a significant part of Y-LEAD. Students and adults will have an opportunity to develop skills, gain tools and be inspired. Click here to see the workshops being offered.

Cost

$175 before June 1, 2006. $195 after June 1. This fee covers all expenses for the event (food, lodging and registration) and includes a $50 non-refundable deposit.

Grants between $50-$125 are available to congregations only. Deadline for grant application (PDF) is May 15. Grant recipients and amounts will be announced June 1.

Lodging

  • Lodging will be in campus dormitories.
  • Rooms accommodate two persons each. A bathroom, with two shower and three toilet stalls, is on each floor.
  • Men and women will lodge on separate floors.
  • Not all dormitories are air-conditioned.

Registration

Final deadline for registration is July 15, 2006. Please complete the registration form (PDF) and return it to the Y-LEAD office at Eastern Mennonite University, Y-LEAD, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 before the appropriate deadline. (Registrations received by June 1 will cost $175. Registrations received after June 1 will cost $195.)

Additional forms

There will be rock climbing at Y-LEAD. Students will need to complete a waiver form (with parents signature) in order to participate. Click here for general rock climbing information.

Rock Climbing Waiver Forms:
Under 18 (pdf)
Over 18 (pdf)

What to bring?

  • Towels and toiletries.
  • Bible, journal or paper, pen.
  • Digital Camera (20 needed for scavenger hunt)
  • Y-LEAD participants are welcome to bring electric fans.
  • Items not permitted: Electronic devices (i-pods, cd players, walkmans, gameboys, etc.); tobacco, alcohol and firearms; and non-prescription drugs.