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1111thth AP Regional AP Regional ConferenceConferenceTokyo, JapanTokyo, JapanPresented by Girl Scouts of JapanPresented by Girl Scouts of Japan

ConceptConcept of the Conferenceof the Conference

Eco-friendlyLeadership + Partnership

Sustainable Asia Pacific Regional Conference

Sustainable conference with Sustainable conference with focus on Global Action focus on Global Action ThemesThemes

Eco-friendly conferenceEco-friendly conference

Always “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle and Share”

Maximum utilization of limited resources ◦Paperless / recycled paper –

Technology◦Trash separation - Society-wide system ◦Public transportation – Safe, healthy

anduses less energy

Eco-friendly programEco-friendly program

Greener X Greener◦System for distribution of our benefits

from activities to grow green locally in Japan to refugee camps to grow green.

◦The aim is to advocate and work for refugee issues. In addition, we contribute to the natural environment in local community.

◦This project is a cooperative projectwith UNHCR

Leadership and Leadership and PartnershipPartnershipConnecting with women leaders in business / corporations, NGO / NPO, UN organizations, international philanthropic organizations

◦To share leadership experiences and learn from each other

◦To built mutually beneficial relationships between Girl Scouting/ Girl Guiding movement and other organizations during panel discussions and workshops

VenueVenueNational Olympics Memorial Youth

CenterLeading center for the healthy

development of young people and youth education in Japan

VenueVenue

Access◦10 mins from Shinjuku, almost the

heart of Tokyo◦100 mins from Narita International

Airport◦ 50 mins from Haneda International

AirportQuick and convenient access

from airports

VenueVenue◦ Comfortable and relaxing

Next to Yoyogi park, the oasis of Tokyo

VenueVenue

FacilitiesFacilities◦Modern and well-equipped ◦LED projector, flat screen display, Wi-Fi

access◦Clean and inexpensive

FeeFee (7nights and 8 days)(7nights and 8 days)

Single room: USD 550 with own toilet, bath and TV

◦Including conference fee, meals, a half-day tour and airport transfer

Twin room: USD 470 toilets and baths are provided for the common use of the guests

◦Including conference fee, meals, a half-day tour and airport transfer

What you will experience in What you will experience in JapanJapan

Traditional Japan◦Experience and enjoy the beauty, the

art and the philosophy of kimono andtea ceremony

Contemporary Japan◦Shop and feel like a millionaire at 100

yen shop ◦Visit factories to see advanced and

world-leading technologies

Post Conference ToursPost Conference Tours

Hot springs

Japanese cuisine

Historic architecture

Post conference tour fee is NOT included in the conference fee

Our experiences of hosting Our experiences of hosting large eventslarge events

Asian Camp (1963)19th WAGGGS World

Conference(1966)AP Regional Camp (1974)GSJ’s 90th Anniversary Events (2010):

◦International camp (13 countries from 5 regions, over 1000 people at Togakushi in August)

◦VIVA90! (3 day event and exhibition on GSJ at NYC, 10,000 people in October)

What effect will this have on What effect will this have on GSJGSJ

reaffirms the values of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding

raises the profile of Girl Scouting which is a worldwide movement focusing on girls and young women in the community

increases the membership and strengthens the organization

enhances the partnerships with MOs in AP

Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment1. Fund

GSJ tries to raise fund by the subsidy from local government, financial aid from private foundations and donations from companies.

2. Involving membersGSJ recruits volunteer trainers and young leaders to join the planning committee members and operation staff of the conference to ensure sufficient people to support the planning and preparations.

Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment3. Visa

It is easy to get VISA if they have invitation letter from GSJ. Cost of visa 3,000Yen (approx. 34 USD). We will make necessary arrangements with Japanese government to facilitate the process.

4. Direct Flights Australia, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand

We look forward to We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo in seeing you in Tokyo in

2013!2013!