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COVID-19: AKISAN Youth Retreat 2020 Postponed

March 11th, 2020

Ndito Akwa Ibom! 

Good Day! 

We hope this message finds you well.  Thank you so much for completing the interest form! The executive board values your opinions as we are finalizing plans for the AKISAN Youth Retreat 2020. With the global concern of COVID-19 infections, we would like to know your opinion on the following 
Please respond to this form with the option that best conveys your opinion. This poll will close on Saturday, March 14th with an email update being sent out on March 15th. 

https://forms.gle/gfcrfBvCxMXPCzK79

Blessings,

National Youth Council 
Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA, Inc.

WE’RE GOING TO MIAMI, FL! 

MIAMI, FLORIDA IS IN YOUR FUTURE! The 2020 AKISAN Youth retreat has been set to Miami, Fl from April 17th-19th and tickets are now on sale! Click the link to be directed to the event page! Get your tickets now before Early bird sells out! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Airbnb and other activity information will be available soon! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-akisan-youth-retreat-miami-tickets-89469919939?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Spread the word, invite your cousins and friends! It’s going to be a movie! 

Join us for our third annual Akisan Youth/Young Professionals’ retreat. A gathering by the Youth for the Youth!

Akwa Ibom Youth is taking Miami! Don’t wait until its too late to vacation with your Akwa Ibom friends! You bring your squad and we will bring the vibes! Introducing this years youth retreat centered around:

* Get together

* Socialize

* Discuss & learn

* Network

* Give back & volunteer

* Unwind & have fun!

A ticket gives you ALL-INCLUSIVE access to our Friday, Saturday, and Sunday events. You can’t beat it for this price! Saturday transportation from the host house to planned activities will be provided.

Itinerary:

Friday: April 17, 2020

  • 5:00pm: Welcome/Registration (Location: Host House)
  • 5:30pm: Meet & Greet
  • 6:30pm: Dinner: Learn to cook (Sponsored by Miami Chapter)
  • 9:00pm: Ice Breakers/Games

Saturday: April 18, 2020

  • 7:00 am – 7:30am Breakfast
    § Please bring with you a t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers
  • 8am-11 am: Servant Event at Feeding South Florida, 2501 SW 32nd Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023
  • 12:00pm -1:00pm: Lunch
  • 1:00pm: Youth Meeting (Concerns & Questions)
  • 3:00pm: Beach Party
  • 8:00 pm: Dinner at Moji Restaurant (Self Sponsored)
  • 11:00 pm Saturday Outing (Self Sponsored)

Sunday: April 19, 2020

  • 9:00 am: Sunday Service (Optional & to be held at the event house)
  • 12:00 pm: Brunch in Wynwood or South Beach
    § Please bring with you a green, orange or white top, and nice Denim jeans.

**You are still responsible for airfare and accommodations**

Registration

Early registration: $65 – ends March 16

General registration: $75 – available March 17-April 5

Late registration: $90 – available April 6 – April 17

Note: Registration fee does not include AirBnB accommodations! Details will be sent separately.

Sosongo!