Hosted by SWUSY for the 1st Time Ever:
International Convention
New Orleans, LA
Join us Dec 19 - 26!
Located in the heart of New Orleans, the 2013 USY International Convention is coming to the SWUSY Region for the first time ever! You won't want to miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity! We hope that you'll join us in NOLA this December!
Convention Highlights
Opening Session. USY's Got Talent. NOLA Sightseeing. Jewish New Orleans. New and Old Friends. Summer Program & Ramah Reunions. Sugary Beignets. Community Service - Help Rebuild New Orleans. USY Mardi Gras Masquerade. Jazz and Jambalaya.
Pricing and Packages
Prices below include a $50 discount for those who place a deposit on or before September 30th. Please note that flight transportation costs are not included. Regional scholarship information will be made available shortly. Please speak with your advisors and Rabbis before asking for our limited regional scholarship.
Full Package (Dec 19-26) - $1000*
  • 8 Days of action packed programming including both PreConvention and Convention
  • PreConvention: Meet USYers from the CRUSY, CHUSY, and EMTZA regions while getting in extra sightseeing, and enjoying a special Shabbat.
  • A chance to be a part of the team making convention a success! Apply for a Host Region IC chairmanship!
  • Transportation from the airport to PreConvention, from PreConvention to Convention, and from Convention to the airport 
  • A SWUSY Host Region T-shirt
Convention Only (December 22-26) - $835*
  • 5 Days of action packed programming including just Convention
  • Transportation from the airport to Convention, and from Convention to the airport 
  • A SWUSY Host Region T-shirt
Making Travel Arrangements
Each USYer is responsible for booking transportation within these guidelines. Please let Maury know if you need to deviate from these plans before booking.
Arrival at New Orleans Airport (MSY)
PreConvention - Thursday,  December 19th
Arrival at MSY between 4:00pm and 8:45pm
OR
Convention - Sunday, December 22nd
Arrival at MSY before 1:30pm
Departure from New Orleans Airport (MSY)
Depart from MSY after 2:00PM
Airline Transportation Equalization
You may qualify for reimbursement of 2/3 of your travel costs over $475. The be eligible for equalization the conditions below must be in place.
  • Your flight must be booked no later than November 1, 2013.
  • Equalization is based on the least expensive flight at the time of booking.
  • Flights with include "non-convention stops" or delays (due to vacations) that increase the cost of the ticket will be equalized according to the least expensive flights to/from MSY at the time of booking.
  • If you believe you are eligible for equalization, you should upload a pdf of your receipt to your application.

Full Package
$1000*
 

*requires $400 deposit by 
Sept. 30th. 
Other packages available. 
When
PreConvention: Dec 19 - 22
Convention: Dec 22-26
Where
PreConvention: Congregation Shir Chadash, Metaire, LA
Convention: Hilton Riverside, New Orleans, LA
Cost Packages
Full Package ($1050) 
Convention only ($885)
IC NOLA Music Video
IC NOLA Official Music Video:
IC NOLA Official Music Video: "It's IC with USY"

Quick Links
IC Application
Committee Chair Application 
SWUSY.org
Online Application
We have moved to a new online registration system this year. If you have a login and password from signing up for LTI, Summer Programs, or IC 2012, please use the same login. Otherwise, you will need to create a new account. If you have any trouble with the registration process, please be in touch.
Cancellation Policy
A complete cancellation and refund policy will be made available shortly. The $400 deposit is 100% refundable until after September 30th.
Flight Search Links
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