what is spring con- vention?

“tell me more…”

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $115

WHAT IS SPRING CONVENTION? Spring Convention is the pinnacle of the NCSY programming year. It’s a chance to spend a special weekend with new and old friends, to have a blast, and to learn a little bit more about being Jewish. The weekend features alive band, amazing advisors, interesting study sessions, lots of ruach (spirit), fun activities, sports, and a meaningful, black tie optional awards banquet where we celebrate the accomplishments of our Har Sinai Family. This year, we will be taking advantage of our beautiful location by doing some sightseeing and enjoying special Niagara Falls activities.

WHEN? Friday, May 24— Monday, May 27, 2002 The event will end at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. Please plan all travel arrangements accordingly.

WHERE?

(not including transportation)

Scholarships are available Contact the regional office at (718)548- 8492, for more information about the Allen Hurwitz scholarship fund.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? ♦

Appropriate (dress) clothing for Shabbat



Casual clothing for Friday,



Formal attire for the Saturday night banquet



Toiletries



(Boys: don’t forget your tzitzit and tefillin if you have them)



Your smile and enthusiamsm

DEADLINE:

Name __________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone No _______________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Grade ___ Name of Parent/Guardian _________________ Alternate emergency contact (name & number) _______________________________________________ Name of medical insurance carrier & policy # _______________________________________________ Is there any medical information that we should know? (allergies, medication, etc.) ________________________________________________ Please house me with: 1)____________________________ 2)____________________ 3)________________________ I hereby grant my child permission to participate in this NCSY event. In case of an emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. If I cannot be reached, I give NCSY permission to seek medical care for my child including x-rays, anesthesia, or any other treatment deemed necessary by the physician in charge.

Signature of parent/guardian

In registering for this NCSY event, I agree to adhere to the rules of NCSY, to participate fully in the weekend program, and to conduct myself in a manner that reflects well upon myself and my community. Signature of applicant

May 10, 2002

NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK Days Inn Riverview 401 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-285 -2541

Apply here

Applications MUST be received, with payment, by May 10, 2002. If you have further questions, call Shira Reifman at 718-548- 8492 .

Please mail this application, with a check for $115, to:

Har Sinai NCSY Hinda Sledziewski 11 Broadway New York, NY 10004

Applications must be RECEIVED — with payment — by the regional office by May 10th. No late applicants will be accepted.