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News Blog by GKY GAT Philippines Leaders

For those interested in joining the GK Youth Great Adventure Tour (Philippines) 2011, it doesn’t just start next year, it starts NOW! There are so many ways which you can fundraise for your trip and we are here to help. You may want to sell tickets for fundraising concerts or sell chocolates just to name a few. So come along to the GK Youth fundraising events, be inspired and begin your journey to EMPOWER THE POOR and ERADICATE POVERTY!

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST:

Live + Loud: ‘Diverse in Sound, United in Purpose’    August 28

Live + Loud is back for 2010! This is a GKY GAT fundraising concert where various bands unite to raise funds for GK YGAT volunteers.

WHERE: @ the Basement, Blacktown
WHEN: Aug 28, Doors open 6pm
COST: $10 pre-sale tickets $12 at the door

This event is a great opportunity for participants to raise much needed funds. How exactly? Each full price prepaid ticket sold by a YGAT participant will go toward his/her registration funds!! If you are interested in selling any tickets please email us at gkygat@gkyouth.org or contact any of the YGAT Philippines leaders. 
 Please note that:

* Tickets sold at the door or by the bands will be allocated to the GKY GAT fund (distributed across PNG, Cambodia and Philippines).

* All tickets should be returned if not sold. Those not returned will be considered sold hence money will be collected.

* All money/unsold tickets to be collected one week before the event (Saturday August 21).

* In the event that all tickets are sold, those with presale tickets will be given priority entry if the venue reaches its maximum capacity.

Check out event details on http://www.gk1mb.org/live-and-loud-2010/ and the teaser video on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOWTQtrIyQ4

 SEPTEMBER:

GK YGAT Forum II           September 4

Don’t stress if you missed the last GKY GAT Forum, luckily for you there is another one just around the corner! It will feature the cultural exploration of the Philippines, Cambodia and PNG and include essential information regarding the Philippines YGAT 2011 in greater detail. Make sure to invite your family and friends to share this experience, and let us answer any questions or queries you may have about the YGAT programs.

Keep an eye out for more updates­ through email or on Facebook regarding the venue and time!!

**Rego and Deposit DUE   September 30

You must return your completed GKYGAT Registration Form and a deposit amount of $200 by the end of September. Please advise if you will be booking your flights through GK. You may want to check if your passport is up to date, arrange a VISA (if necessary) and travel insurance. Also speak to your doctor about medications and vaccinations needed for the trip.

Forms will be collected by your GKY GAT leaders or a scanned copy can be emailed to gkygat@gk-youth.org. Method of payment for deposit can be via cheque/postal order, electronic transfer or in cash to any of the Philippines GKY GAT leaders. Deadline is 30^th September.

OCTOBER:

** Registration Balance DUE         October 17

 The registration balance (i.e. rego – $200 deposit already paid) will be collected by Philippines GKY GAT leaders by cash, or you may opt for electronic transfer, cheque or postal order. 

GK ONE DAY Sports Challenge           October 17

Do you like SPORTS?! Well this event is for you!! COME AND JOIN TODAY!
GK One Day Sports Challenge for charity consists of an Indoor Soccer, Basketball, and Netball tournament. But wait, THERE’S MORE!! We have some of Sydney’s elite dance crews performing, special guest speakers, a 3 point shoot out and trampoline slam dunk competition. Each registered participant also receives an official event gift and a team photo. Prizes are also awarded to tournament winners and best performers.

NOTE – Registration closes on 26th September 2010

For any inquiries or registration, please email gk1day@gmail.com or contact: Mario Djapri – General Event Coordinator    0401 672 845

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=131421386899913&ref=ts

ADDITIONAL FUND RAISING

Chocolates

The annual GKY GAT chocolate fundraising drive has begun! Cadbury Chocolates help reduce costs for our GK YGAT participants. We have had many participants who were able to raise enough funds to pay for their registration fee and this year this could be you! If you wish to fundraise, attached is the Cadbury catalogue for you to choose which boxes you would like to sell. After you have decided which boxes you would like, e-mail your requests to irene_mayo@yahoo.com or call Irene at 0433 953 622. You or your representative will be able to collect your special Cadbury orders at Irene’s residence: 56 Sciarra Crescent, Acacia Gardens.

The following boxes are available for pick up:

Wishing you all the best with your fundraising initiatives!

News Blog by GK YGAT Leaders

News Blog by Marie Oconer

Interested in volunteering your time and talent to work with the poor in third world countries such as the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia?
Want to know more about the empowering work of non-profit organisation Gawad Kalinga (GK)?

Please come along to the Gawad Kalinga Youth Great Adventure Tour (GKY GAT) Forum to find out more!

The Forum will provide you with details on GK and more specifically, the GKY GATs to Papua New Guinea and Cambodia later this year and to the Philippines next year.

For those GK Youth members who will be attending, please wear your GK shirt.

We also encourage everyone to spread the word and bring along at least 1 friend who has not attended a GK event before.

If you have any questions, please contact me on 0401 947 957 or m_oconer15@hotmail.com

Please RSVP your attendance by 26 June.

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129568183739955

For more info about the GK YGAT program, please visit http://www.gk-youth.org/ygat.html

Thanks and see you on 3 July!

News Blog by Paulo Daguio

Sunday Social Soccer’s 2010 World Cup (Indoor Soccer) Challenge is here! A Fundraising Initiative for Gawad Kalinga Youth Great Adventure Tour!

Whether you’re an experienced soccer player, an avid fan or someone who has never kicked a ball before, you are welcome to take part in the 2010 World Cup Futsal Challenge!

Details are below:

* Date: Sunday, July 4, 2010
* Time: 8:00am-2:30pm
* Venue: Emerton Leisure Centre (Jersey Rd, Emerton)
* Registration cost: $120 per team, $15 per player
* Age Limit: 15 -35
* PLEASE REGISTER BY JUNE 26

*****GOLD COIN DONATION FOR NON-PLAYERS UPON ENTRY****

Why should you take part in the 2010 World Cup Futsal Challenge?

By taking part, you will help in Gawad Kalinga’s Youth Great Adventure Tour Program (All funds raised less court hire and running costs will go towards this cause). It’s also fun and a good way to lose those extra calories.

What to do next?

1. If you are registering a team (minimum 6, maximum 9 players with at least 2 girls), please email joesaves@hotmail.com to get a copy of the registration form;
2. If you are registering as an individual (you will be allocated to a team made up of other individual registered participants), please email renato.villarica@gmail.com OR reinaldpaulo@gmail.com to get a copy of the registration form;
3. Please send completed forms to renato.villarica@gmail.com OR reinaldpaulo@gmail.com;
4. We will then contact you upon receipt of your team/individual registration form to arrange payment and completion of waiver forms.
5. Fixtures and other info will be sent out before the event.

If you want to have a taste of what’s to come, drop by on a Sunday morning at Emerton Leisure Centre and have a social game or two between 8am – 10am. Cost is between $3 – $5.

REGISTER NOW!!!!!!

Another fantastic part of the overall GKY GAT Program is the YGAT to Papua New Guinea. This YGAT offers young people the eye-opening opportunity to experience the very unique culture of Papua New Guinea – gaining exposure to the beautiful people and their land. This YGAT is truly an adventure and will allow you to experience first hand the programs of GK and how GK is working with the poor of Papua New Guinea to help them become self sufficient, self-reliant and once again realise their self worth.

One of the very interesting aspects of this YGAT is seeing and experiencing for yourself how the people, many of whom still live and practice very primitive traditions and practices, are grappling with the ever changing modern world around them. GK is there not only to help them adapt but also to help preserve the beauty of their culture and traditions.

The tentative dates for the 2010 PNG YGAT are September 11 to 26. If you would like more information on this GAT, please contact:

Jonathan Yunon – jonathan.yunon@gmail.com or 0404 058 182

Marie Oconer – m_oconer15@hotmail.com or 0401 947 957

(Source: GK Times Newsletter 2010 March Editon 11)