Monthly calendars -September 2012

American Corner Bitola

American Corner Shtip

American Corner Tetovo

American Corner Struga

Regional American Corners Workshop for Balkan American Corner Coordinators in Belgrade from August 7-9, 2012. 

Twenty six AC Coordinators from Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Montenegro and Serbia had the opportunity to discuss expectations and agree on the requirements of the American Corners programming. The main objective for the American Corners Programs was to follow the update from the Office of American Spaces.
Topics such as ElibraryUSA, copyright and reference services, writing effective proposals, social media, marketing libraries were elaborated with the latest developments.
American Corners Macedonia were represented by Ardita Emush -American Corner Struga, Marija Gorgieva-American Corner Shtip and Ivana Angelkovska -American Corner Bitola.

*Invest in Your Future* Youth Retreat - American Corners Skopje, Stip and Struga 2012

The American Corners Skopje, Stip and Struga are looking for 30 of the country’s Top Young Leaders to further their development at the ACS ( Skopje, Stip & Struga) *Invest in Your Future* Youth Retreat from  June 29-July 2 at Hotel Solferino in Struga, Macedonia.
Attendance at the camp is completely  free of charge and includes all accommodation, workshops, meals and transportation.

***The application deadline is June 20th, 2012.***

What is the *Invest in Your Future” Youth Retreat 2012?

• The “Invest in Your Future“ Retreat will focus on youth empowerment through creative and versatile activities. The workshops will cover project design and management, leadership, organization of events, online activism & podcasting, creative expression and healthy living through physical activities.
• 30 young people from across the country will gather at the Solferino Resort in Struga for four action-packed days from June 29-July 2, 2012 (see more about the hotel here: www.skopje-redcross.org.mk/czer_struga.htm)

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• The camp will be entirely run in English and focuses on the development of leadership & life-skills through diverse workshops, sports, team building games, offering a good blend of practical and theory.

Who is eligible for the camp?
To be eligible, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in I-IV year high school in the Fall 2012
• Be open to new things and willing to work in multi-ethnic environment
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to developing your leadership skills & life skills and experience
• Be proficient in English.

What happens during the four day camp?  

The Camp will be run by the staff from American Corners Skopje, Stip & Struga, U.S Peace Corps Volunteers and will include U.S. Diplomats as guest speakers. The programme itself offers a range of leadership & life-skill activities and workshops, as well as an opportunity for creative expression. There is also time built in for relaxation, games and evening social activities, co-ordinated by trained staff.

What you get out of this camp?  

• You will learn new skills and work in a multi-cultural environment,
• Be part of a project that will really make a difference,
• Meet new friends and broaden your horizons, and
• Spend 4 days in a great hotel in the beautiful Struga, with great people. ALL EXPENCES PAID!

To apply:

Find the application link on AC Skopje, AC Struga or AC Stip facebook page,   
Fill it & submit it  NO LATER THAN June 20, 2012.
Selected candidates will be announced on June 25. ( Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a brief interview (in English) either in person or by phone.)

Good Luck! :-)

Find the application on the following link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFpyc05FWFp6dkMtNVpjMk5Dd1hWTXc6MQ

Chicago Quiz! - Your chance to win a Kindle!

Chicago quiz!

Did you watch the videos about Chicago?

As announced, we have created a short quiz about Chicago based on the videos posted in the last two weeks. Answer the most questions correctly and you will have the chance to win a Chicago tourism book with some beautiful photos of the city, or our top prize, a brand-new Kindle.

Deadline for completing the quiz is June 10, 2012.

If you haven’t seen the videos please visit our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/USEmbassyMacedonia and watch the videos to find the answers to the questions.

Please open the quiz link and answer the 15 multiple choice questions. After receiving all submissions, a special Embassy committee will select the winners based on the correct answers of the questions. If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, the final winners will be randomly selected.

The awards are as follows:

1st award: Brand-new Kindle

2nd award: Chicago tourism book and a U.S. Embassy mug

3rd award: Chicago tourism book

The winners of the awards will be informed by e-mail and there will be a small ceremony at the U.S. Embassy where the awards will be presented. 

The QUIZ

The World Comes to Chicago, Chicago Comes to You! - final

Educational and Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Macedonia, Brian Bauer, speaks about Chicago and the videos posted during the last two weeks. In the following days we will be posting a quiz about Chicago online, using the information that was in all of the videos. If you answer the most questions correctly, you have the chance to win a Chicago tourism book with some beautiful photos of the city, or our top prize, a brand-new Kindle

The Art Institute of Chicago!

The World Comes to Chicago, Chicago Comes to You! Ten different Chicago residents introduce you to their favorite spots in the city and share insider's advice on the best places to visit. Today we are visiting the Art Institute of Chicago!

Watch the videos closely! At the end of the ten days, we will be posting a quiz about Chicago online, using the information that was in all of the videos. If you answer the most questions correctly, you have the chance to win a Chicago tourism book with some beautiful photos of the city, or our top prize, a brand-new Kindle.

Wicker Park and Big Star Restaurant in Chicago!

The World Comes to Chicago, Chicago Comes to You! Ten different Chicago residents introduce you to their favorite spots in the city and share insider's advice on the best places to visit. Today we are visiting Wicker Park and Big Star Restaurant and we will learn more about tacos! 

Watch the videos closely! At the end of the ten days, we will be posting a quiz about Chicago online, using the information that was in all of the videos. If you answer the most questions correctly, you have the chance to win a Chicago tourism book with some beautiful photos of the city, or our top prize, a brand-new Kindle.

Millennium Park -- Chicago!

The World Comes to Chicago, Chicago Comes to You! Ten different Chicago residents introduce you to their favorite spots in the city and share insider's advice on the best places to visit. Today we are visiting Millennium Park and we will have the chance to see the famous sculptures in the Millennium Park; Cloud Gate or "The Bean" and Crown Fountain. We will also see the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the most sophisticated outdoor concert venue of its kind in the United States.

Watch the videos closely! At the end of the ten days, we will be posting a quiz about Chicago online, using the information that was in all of the videos. If you answer the most questions correctly, you have the chance to win a Chicago tourism book with some beautiful photos of the city, or our top prize, a brand-new Kindle.

Chicago Blues!

 The World Comes to Chicago, Chicago Comes to You! Ten different Chicago residents introduce you to their favorite spots in the city and share insider's advice on the best places to visit. Today we are visiting Kingston Mines and we will hear about the Chicago Blues.

Watch the videos closely! At the end of the ten days, we will be posting a quiz about Chicago online, using the information that was in all of the videos. If you answer the most questions correctly, you have the chance to win a Chicago tourism book with some beautiful photos of the city, or our top prize, a brand-new Kindle.

Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago!

The World Comes to Chicago, Chicago Comes to You!