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In AIESEC, we are all global citizens! Check out some of our greatest memories from the recent months...
AIESECers from Peru, the USA, Australia, Romania, the Netherlands, and Macedonia pose with new Ecuadorean friends at Macedonian House in Skopje.


American innovator and AIESEC alumni David J. Pollay speaks about leadership and positive psychology to members and alumni of AIESEC at International Presidents Meeting 2008 in Ohrid.

Members of AIESEC LC Prilep, Prilep locals, and Swedish and American volunteers meet for regular Spanish Conversation Hours.




Members of LC Prilep pose with AIESEC leaders from Nigeria, Tanzania, and Cameroon at International Presidents Meeting 2008 in Ohrid.

DEAR AIESECERS: A Chance to See David J. Pollay

Helloooo beautiful people of AIESEC Macedonia,
I'm writing to you about a truuuuuly AMAZING learning opportunity that you CAN NOT afford to miss!!! :) David J. Pollay, one of the most respected and most successful American motivators, has agreed to hold a session for YOOOOU!!!!!

Site shto planirate da dojdete na sesijata vo nedela, kje treba da go napravite VIA Signature Strengths testot shto kje go najdete preku ovoj link: http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/AIESEC/
Mr. Pollay was one of the early leaders at Yahoo! in California. Over five years he built their first international customer care division, and their first management and leadership development program. Prior to Yahoo!, Mr. Pollay was a director at Global Payments in Atlanta, a director and chief of staff at MasterCard in New York City, and president of AIESEC in the United States. In 2006 Mr. Pollay was inducted into AIESEC's International Alumni Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Agra, India, home of the Taj Mahal.

This guy is coming to MACE to give sessions for MCPs on IPM, and we have somehow managed to get him to prepare one very cool sessions for all of us:)

You can find more info about Pollay and what he does on these sites: http://www.themomentumproject.com/
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/AIESEC/default.aspx

Basically, his work is focused on developing leaders with a positive and optimistic attitude. His work is based on strength based leadership development or something like "you need to focus on your strengths to grow". He is one of the Alumni in Alumni Hall of Fame and has given sessions on all biggest AIESEC conferences in the whole AIESEC world such as IC and IPM.

Well, I have a loooot more to say about David Pollay, but if you want to get more info, you can contact me and I'll be glad to share it with you:)

So, the main reason why I'm writing to all of you is because you need to confirm your participation on this session! The session is going to happen in hotel Metropol in Ohrid at 10:30 to 12:30 a.m. on the weekend of the 22nd- 23rd Feb. And you need to send me a mail on iva@aiesec.org.mk if you want to be a part of it.

By coming to Oh this weekend you will also have the opportunity to participate on Macedonian night of IPM and meet MCPs, Alumni and External guests from all over the world. The only thing you need to do is send me a confirmation mail by this Sunday.. And once again, feel free to contact me for any additional info or explanations :)

Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America

United States Embassy Officer Peter Neisuler will be partnering with the American Corner in Bitola to come and speak to us this Thursday, February 21st, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.! The talk is open to all, and will be held in Amphitheater #2 at Prilep's Faculty of Economics.

Information on the American Corner, their education advising services, and scholarship opportunities to study abroad in America will be shared. Then, in honor of African American History Month, Mr. Neisuler will discuss African American culture and 'The Language of Black America.'

Don't miss this exciting opportunity!!!

WHAT ARE REWARDS AND RECOGNITION?

Striving for excellence in everything we do is the most likely answer you will get from any AIESECer asked about the way in which AIESEC works. Giving our best in everything we do, putting an effort to make the most even out of small tasks is something that has characterized the work of AIESEC for many many years now. Following this principle can be quite a challenge itself..It requires a lot of patience, persistence and sometimes even sacrifice. But in the end it definitely pays off...

Going through the past seven months of this term we have faced a lot of challenges in our work. We have had many ups and downs, but still, in the end significant results were achieved. We have managed to get a total of 105 members in AIESEC Macedonia, more than 20 exchanges and 3 operating PBoXes. But the thing we are most proud of from all these results are a few truly dedicated members from different LCs, who have proved to strive for excellence in everything they do, managing to face and overcome a great number of obstacles, and achieve great results in the end. Who are those people you might ask...

These are the members who spent maaaany sleepless nights working on their projcets, got nervous on regular basis, got pissed off because there was no internet in the office when they needed it the most, fought (several times:) with the "domakjin" from the Faculty who wanted to close the LC office even though they still had work left to do.. And even after all of this, they stayed consistent to their goals, worked hard, but always found the time for an AIESEC party, they motivated you to work and learn by just giving a personal example..

These members have been true roll models for everyone of us, with their attitude, with their efforts and off course, with the results they have shown, and now, the right time has come to recognize them and reward them!

The MC team of AIESEC Macedonia proudly introduces...

The National Reward and Recognition initiative!

Each month, awards for best new and experienced members will be given to members in all 3 LCs. All of them will qualify for the yearly awards and the grand finale on MILDS 2008 :) The reward and recognition on LC level will be conducted by the LC VP TMs and TM teams for every single member and LC in AIESEC Macedonia. A more detailed explanation of the R&R process and award can be found HERE. And for any additional questions or clarifications, feel free to contact Iva on iva@aiesec.org.mk

ARE YOU ONE OF THE AIESEC MACE WINNERS??? You can still become one... Keep on striving for excellence!

THERE IS STILL TIME TO DESERVE AND WIN ONE OF THESE AWARDS!

AVAILABLE AWARDS!!!

Dear members of AIESEC Macedonia,
Seven months have passed from the beginning of this term, and a lot of results were achieved. We have managed to get a total of 104 members in AIESEC Macedonia, more than 20 exchanges and 3 operating PBoXes.

Willing to recognize and even more support the members and LCs who have unselfishly contributed to the growth of AIESEC Macedonia, we proudly announce the beginning of National Reward and Recognition initiative.

In the following document, you will find the expected criteria and explanation of the selection process for each award. LC VP TMs will be responsible for the implementation of this initiative on Local Level, the LC winners will be announced monthly, and they will all qualify for the National Awards. All nominations will be announced monthly in the MC newsletter. The National Rewards and Recognition will be given on MILDS.

As you may know, MILDS is almost here. There is no time to waste! So, start working even harder than before, start making the impact you want to make…

The time to achieve has come!!!

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Best Local Committee Award
The winner of the reward for Best Local Committee 2007/08 will be chosen according to the following Criteria:

• Contribution to National Focus Areas
• Achievement of Local Focus Areas
• Number of realized TNs
• Number of realized SNs
• Retention rate of members
• Number of co operations (partners, supporters)

This award will be given only on MILDS. The winner will be chosen by the Member Committee, according to the results the LC has shown throughout the whole year.

You still have 3 more months to give your best and win this award! Get busy!

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Proactivity Award

This award will be given to one new member who has shown the biggest progress and success in his/her AIESEC work so far. There will be monthly recognition in all 3 LCs and the winners from those competitions will be selected for the final which will happen on MILDS. Here are the Criteria for selection:

• attendance on LC meetings
• competencies development
• involvement in LC activities (outside the project/PBoX he/she is working in)
• results in team (project/ PBoX he/she is working in)
• proactivity
  

The new members adequate for this award will be selected according to questionnaires which will be completed by their Project Managers and LC EBs.

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Leadership Award

With this award, we are recognizing an experienced member (more than 7 months in AIESEC) that has shown the biggest progress in the current term. Even though the main criteria are the same as the new members, they will be evaluated on a higher level, and their participation in the learning of others will take a big part in the decision making process. There will be monthly recognition for the best Experienced Member, and the winners will be selected for the final awards. Once again, here are the Criteria:

• Attendance on LC meetings
• Competencies development
• Involvement in LC activities (outside the project/PBoX he/she is working in)
• Results in team (project/ PBoX he/she is working in)
• Participation in learning of others
• Proactivity

The candidates will be selected according to recommendation from LC EBs and Project Managers. All evaluations will be done according to the AIESEC Global Competency Model.

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For any additional information on R&R in Macedonia, contact your MC VP TM – Iva Dujak at iva@aiesec.org.mk
MC MACE Family loves you!!!

CEE LDS 08, Ankara, TURKEY | 25 Feb – 1 March 1

CEE LDS 2008

25 Feb – 1 March | Ankara, TURKEY
The CEE conference for people in Leadership Roles

- Elects: OCPs/ EBs/ Team Leaders - Wannabes: people planning to be in a LR in their LCs in the next 1- 2 months: the potential LC leaders, especially the OCP wannabes - OCPs/ EBs/ Team Leaders - Current LC leaders: OCPs/ EBs/ Team Leaders

• Get them ready to be successful in their roles as LC leaders: ready to perform and ready to lead their teams (ensure that they get the transition basics at a guaranteed high quality)
  

• They challenge their understanding of current AIESEC global reality and understand the role they play in the global network
  

• Get your OCPs ready to kick off spring projects & updated about EnterCEE round 2

• They connect to CEE GN, understand our programs and initiatives, the role we play in the globalnetwork; they get excited about being a CEE member
  

• They become aware of the trends in the CEE external environment – and know how to use them to boost their LC results and also to build LC to LC cooperations
  

• They discover what it means to lead a team

• They reassess their strengths and goals for the LR stage, have a action plan and tools to reach them
  

• They aware of what they need to know in order to be successful (functional skills; management skills)
  

CEE LDS 08, Ankara, TURKEY |25 Feb – 1 March 2

• They get exposed to a truly global learning environment

• They gain energy to start their terms

• They gain a different perspective of AIESEC

• They connect to a global network

• They are ready to start

CEE LDS is like an XPRO but for EBs/ OCPs/Team Leaders

• They analyse their LC and the role they play in the LC from a global and GN perspective
  

• They are aware of what they need to know as LC leaders about the AIESEC subsystems and about managing a team
  

• They discover CEE programs, our contribution to AIESEC impact and know the role they need to play in CEE
  

• They connect to people in similar positions at LC level ( like LCPs do in EuroCo and MCPs do in IPM)
  

• Parallel tracks for OCPs – like the EnterCEE conference – spring edition

• They connect to the external environment at regional level

• They are ready to lead their areas: know what they need to do and how to do it

• They explore their leadership potential in a global learning environment

Delegate Application:
http://ceelds.org/eng/index.php?ceelds=registration -DL Feb 10th

They will be approved within max 5 days from their application Conference Fee: € 180 + damage fee Number of delegates: approx. 150

For more questions about Agenda content and delegates’ approval – write to the Conference Manager: irina.ciobanu@aiesec.net For more questions about logistics& organization – write to the OC responsible sarperbakacak@yahoo.com

Click to find out more about the conference here.

Click to find even more about the conference here.

Also--keep track of the CEE conferences wiki!

A Note from Ankara, Turkey!

Who ROCKS the HOUSE!!!..
CEE Rocks the HOUSE!.

Here we're start to CEELDS.. As you know this year this amazing conference is organizing by AIESEC Ankara. Everyone is putting too much effort for the preparation of this organisation. We'll be pleased to welcome you in Turkey... You'll have a great time during your trip and in the congress as well =))))

When are we doing this congress??
25th of February to 1st of March 2008

What would we expect from Delegates??
- Members at leadership stage (Team leaders, OCPs, EBs) or those, who will apply for leadership positions;
- 1-1.5 year experience in AIESEC (not newies);
- Minimum intermediate level of English;
- Interested to pursue a leadership career in AIESEC ? interested to invest in their leadership potential in AIESEC;
- Expected amount of delegate ~ 150

When we accept the last applications from Delegates??
10th of February (Do NOT wait for last day?)

What about ??FEE????
180 EURO and for an insure which for our crazy things; Damage FEE is 18 EURO!!

How we can reach the registration??
http://ceelds.org/eng/index.php?ceelds=registration

And now!! With our high motivation we are doing some good things for Delegates?

OoOooOoOoOoOoO

Turkish Night!!!! You'll FEEL THIS TURKISH FIRE =)
It'll be amazing? You'll enjoy our culture, music, delicious meals, dances, and you'll feel our Turkish hospitality. Thats not all.... lots of other surprise parties.....you will never forget it! The day you'll get to show off what you know about AIESEC spirit...Our hotel is wonderful; you'll have a great comfort!

Wait for other surprises, It'll be a great time in your life =)

Note: This organisation is open to whole AIESEC world.
Simay Akar
simayakar@ceelds.org

CEED Opportunity for LC Prilep

AIESEC ITALY CEED OPPORTUNITY

In the wonderful border Town of Trieste!

Applications are open for the LCVPX international EB position!

Applications are open for ER&TWIN CEED position!

Here you can find the application booklet for LCVPX: http://www.myaiesec.net/content/downloadcontentfile.do?contentid=10004155&contentType=file&filename=10004155_CEED%20Application%20for%20LCvpx%20ts(2).doc&materialname=/AI/0/10004155

Here you can find the application booklet for ER CEED:

http://www.myaiesec.net/content/downloadcontentfile.do?contentid=10004156&contentType=file&filename=10004156_CEED%20Application%20for%20LC%20ceeder%20%20ts(2).doc&materialname=/AI/0/10004156

Here you can find the application form: http://www.myaiesec.net/content/downloadcontentfile.do?contentid=10004154&contentType=file&filename=10004154_CEED%20application%20form.doc&materialname=/AI/0/10004154

Benefits:

• You'll get a part-time job at the faculty of Economics and a salary of 600 euros/month!
• You'll get access to the student canteen (think about eating italian food whenever you want... and you don't even have to cook it! :P and save money!!!)
• You'll have a personal buddy that will help you with all the VISA procedures (if needed) and in finding you a cheap&nice accomodation and all you'll need!
• You can participate to Italian national conferences!
• You'll deliver sessions and trainings on a local level!
• You'll be welcomed in a crazy committee of italians :D
• (FOR LCVPX) You'll be part of the current EB team and you'll be responsible of the X area (both OGX and ICX) and X team in the committee!!
• (FOR ER CEED) You'll be responsible of TN raising in LC and establishment of cooperations with other countries working on Enterpreneurship and also responsible of structuring a TWIN project with a foreign committee and team leader of the project!

What are you waiting for? :)

Application should be sent to Sara Ramadoro: elandryl@gmail.com
DEADLINE ON 10.02.2008 AT 22.59 GMt

CEED Opportunity for LC Prilep

AIESEC CANADA CEED OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a new AIESEC experience?

Make Canada your next stop!

Benefits:

1. Experience Canadian culture at its finest only here in the Maritimes!
2. Share your own culture and AIESEC practices with us
3. Strengthen your global network by developing long-lasting ties in Canada
4. Chance to see the beauty of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and participate in local committee events
5. Meals and accommodations provided

DEADLINE for AIESEC Halifax CEED (March 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008) application is on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 11:59PM E.S.T.

Primary task: Help the Corporate Development and the Incoming Exchange portfolios in selling the Global Internship Program to companies in the Halifax business community.

Secondary task: Assist the External Relations portfolio in promoting the AIESEC brand to the community and re-engaging AIESEC Halifax alumni through organizational events.

Main Requirements:

1. Past record of raising at least 5 traineeships (TNs)
2. Excellent knowledge of the Exchange process
3. Good English communication skills

Attach your CV and cover letter to an email for AIESEC Halifax through:

yu.kimberly@gmail.com