THE COUNTDOWN TO NCYC 2019 CONTINUES!
Thematic Village Travels the World!
The Thematic Village for NCYC 2019 is taking on a global theme! Each area of the village will represent a different continent. Olympic games, a coffee house, ropes courses and pop & squat will also be a part of the village experience! What is the thematic village?
In Global Village, you will find a combination of interactive games and activities, hands-on service projects, and traditional exhibit booths. Participants can create items, participate in physical activities, listen to live music, and pick up resources and souvenirs from leading Catholic vendors all in the same venue. It is a great place for your group to be sure to schedule PLENTY of time at this special venue!
Group Leader Meet-Ups Continue
“Meet-ups” are for asking questions, receiving clarification and networking with other group leaders!
Informal

September 19 (2:30 p.m.)
Club 86 in Geneva
At the conclusion of Fall Days
Formal

October 20 (12:00 p.m.)
Parish of the Holy Family-
St. Jude Church

The formal group leader meet-up will be a meeting followed by the Parent Pilgrim gathering. You are invited and expected to join us this day! IF you cannot attend the meeting on October 20, please send a key chaperone from your group!
Convention Center Boxed Lunches
Some of you have asked about whether the convention center was offering boxed lunches again. We just got confirmation that boxed lunches are being offered at the convention center during NCYC 2019!
The print order form can be found here and online ordering can be found here . Pick up for the boxed lunches AT NCYC will be in Hall K. These boxed lunches are separate from the boxed lunches we are providing through Le Peep. We are leaving the ordering of these boxed lunches up to those interested parishes. They are accepting orders now!
Parent Pilgrim Gathering
Sunday, October 20
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Parish of the Holy Family (St. Jude Church)
4100 Lyell Rd. - Rochester
This is a required part of the NCYC pilgrimage preparation process!
All pilgrims, parents, chaperones, and group leaders need to attend. The gathering will include Mass with Bishop Matano, blessing/sending of pilgrims, team-building, and parent/chaperone/pilgrim information. Registration can be found here and a flyer can be found here . The registration should be completed by a group leader or parent (chaperone or non-chaperone).
NCYC Youth Participation Opportunities
NFCYM invites youth to participate in the youth ambassador program and NCYC Top Talent Competition. You can find more information here . If you have questions, contact Leslie or Mark.
CASE, Liability, Absence & Code of Conduct Info
NFCYM has just released the codes of conduct for NCYC 2019!The codes of conduct, CASE form, excused absence form, and NFCYM general liability form are all available on the E&C SharePoint or can be found below! We welcome early CASE forms to lessen the strain on our Legal Services staff. The NFCYM general liability form does not require notarization. The CASE and NFCYM general liability forms are due October 1 .


Bus Groups Finalized
Bus groups have been finalized! You can find bus group information here . More information will be shared at our meet-up prior to the NCYC Parent Pilgrim Gathering.
Pizza, Prayer, & Snacks
After conversation at our first group leader meet-up, we have decided to offer pizza only upon arrival back at the hotel on Thursday, Nov. 21. Light, packaged snacks will be made available after the day's conference activities on Friday, Nov. 21. We have also decided to pray the Blessed. Broken. Given. Examen as one whole group upon our return on Friday night. The Examen we will use can be found below. As we have stated at previous meetings, please plan to do prayer and share within the day's schedule so youth are not kept awake until midnight or later!


Fee Increases Start Sept. 16
Fees for substitutions or deletes increase from $30 to $60 starting September 16! More information can be found here .
Have Questions? Contact Leslie or Mark.