Super excited for the 2013 International Dominican Youth Movement (IDYM) meeting in Bogota, Colombia this summer (July 7-15). Want to join in this exciting opportunity!? Reach out to Sean Mundy, dyanatcor@gmail.com and fill out the form at http://api.appscol.com/idymp/public/
Many thanks to Lyamar Rodriguez (DYA Formation and Membership Chair) and Sean Mundy (DYA National Coordinator) for putting this together!
Video on slide that is missing can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG5YAsGNNg4
Dave Morawski and DYA Chicago member Michelle Schultz helping out!
On Monday, November 26, 2012, seven young adults from the DYA Chicago group entered into an experience not quite knowing what to expect. We knew we were being invited to do service by setting up an overnightshelter for the homeless of Oak Park, IL. The site was at the First United Methodist church, which sets up a temporary overnight shelter each night of the week for homeless through an organization called West Suburban Pads. Upon arrival, we started helping set up the sleeping pads for the guests that night.
Dominican university students
Geric DelaPeña, Axel Vargas-Irlanda, and Erik Virden help in the kitchen.
We made sure the mattress pads had pillows, sheets, blankets, and towels. There were to be about 60 guests that night. After the pads were set up, we assisted the dinner crew in various tasks to ensure that the guests would have enough food and drink. The other volunteers (who seemed to do this regularly) were a well-oiled machine,each providing food and drink and each completing their assigned duties (preparing salad, heating up lasagna, making the vegetables, pouring out the milk, juice, or water into pitchers, etc.). Then the guests began arriving as we brought out the meal. The people we were serving were so appreciative.
Axel and DYA member Sean Mundy helping with the beverages
“I didn’t think ‘you’re welcome’ was an appropriate response for the many thanks that the people we were serving were offering. I just wanted to tell them that I appreciated their company as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ,” said DYA member Sean Mundy.
The night was about much more than a temporary bed, a hot meal, or a game being played. It was about relationships, human dignity, and love. This is certainly not a service trip we are likely to forget. For more information about how tohelp this amazing organization (especially on this Giving Tuesday) visit http://www.westsuburbanpads.org/volunteer/ten-things-you-can-do-to-help
At the DYA National Gathering, we will be voting for the four applicants that we think best will fill national Executive Board of the Dominican Young Adults. Each active DYA member will vote for four applicants (as there are four positions). After the winners are announced, the four elected board members will decide amongst themselves who will fill which position.
Read the descriptions below and watch the videos to get to know the candidates
Hello DYA Advisors, Young Adult Leaders, and tech people,
2) After you are signed in to your Google Account, click on the top left (above the Google icon) “+[Your Name]” to sign in to Google+ or follow this link: https://plus.google.com and enter your Google Account username and password
3) Google+ may ask you to search for friends, just click “Continue” and do the same when it asks you to follow other people and finally click “Continue Anyway” if it pops up.
4) Again, you do NOT have to upload a photo, please click “Finish”
5) If a pop up screen comes up and says that you can learn about new features, just click “Back to Google+”
6) I will e-mail a link (and possibly post on our Facebook fanpage https://www.facebook.com/DYAUSA ) to our Google+ Hangout
7) Click on the link on the e-mail and a new window will pop up.
8) It may take a long time to load, just be patient.
9) When you join the Hangout, it will ask you to set up your webcam (may be built in or may be connected via a USB external webcam) video and audio settings.
A – Make sure that your webcam and microphone are plugged in.
B – Ensure that neither your microphone or webcam are being used by another application.
C – Verify your settings to make sure the plug-in is using the correct webcam and microphone.
-Verifying your settings
(If your camera is properly enabled, you should see the video from it on the right hand-side. To test the mic, simply speak aloud. If your mic is configured, you should notice a change in the meter next to the blue microphone icon. Lastly, click play the test sound to verify your speaker settings.)
10) You should be entered into the chat.
11) You will then be live in the chat, meaning anyone can hear and see you. Please enter quietly.
12) The main screen will show whoever is talking or moving the most by default. This may be nauseating. You can stop this by clicking on a smaller video feed below and the main screen will stay on that screen.
13) At one point in our presentation, we will ask you to join in watching a YouTube presentation. When this happens, we will need you to click “YouTube” at the top of the Hangout window in order to view the same video. If this doesn’t work, you can copy and paste the link into a new Internet browser.
14) Enjoy!
I know this seems like a lot, but it should be pretty easy, especially if you already have a Google+ profile.
Feel free to e-mail me at seanpetermundy@gmail.com if you are confused or need clarification!
Hello DYA Members! (Or former DYA members)
The DYA National Gathering is coming up in just a month and we want you there!
Now this year, we’re not going to physically all meet in one place (no more airline or gas costs!), but with the joys of the internet, we are going to have the local chapters meet and then connect nationally via technology!
We would like all attendees to RSVP online by Monday, June 4th (see link below)
Not part of a local chapter yet? No worries, we still want you to connect to the national group!
Closer to the date of the National Gathering, we will send out a specific schedule and information as to how to connect via technology if you are not part of a local chapter.
Also, I encourage you to apply for the National Executive Board. It is a great leadership opportunity and resume builder. Those online applications are due Monday, May 28th (See information below)
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at seanpetermundy@gmail.com
Thanks!
Sean Mundy
DYA Communications Chair
General Information DYA National Gathering
Date: Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Time: 11:00amCT/12:00pmET
Local Chapter Meetings and Lunch
11amCT-1pmCT
12amET-2pmET
At 1pmCT/2pmET, all local chapters will connect via technology to the National Gathering.
Tentative Agenda for National Gathering:
1. Introduction by National Coordinator
2. Guest Speakers
3. Service/Mission discussion
4. Prayer service
5. Voting Information
6. Conclusion
More specific information to come!
Everyone must RSVP, please: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGlKb2kxTkpHOXBaV1pVdWpHd2FNR3c6MQ
Do you want to be on the DYA National Executive Board?
We are looking for our new DYA Executive Board! The board will be voted in at the National Gathering.
Eligible applicants must:
-Understand position duties listed below and be ready to fulfill those duties
-Be a member of a local DYA chapter
-Fill out the quick online application: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGxQU08zOUJ4UnNUNW9xVndDYmJya3c6MQ#gid=0
-Send in a short video and picture (so everyone can get to know you!) to seanpetermundy@gmail.com
Applications are due by Monday, May 28th!
(If you have any problems with the application, feel free to e-mail me!)
DYA National Board Member Duties
All DYA National Board Members shall:
Term of a DYA National Board Member is a two-year commitment.
In addition to the general duties:
1. The National Coordinator shall:
2. The Communications Chair shall:
3. The Formation and Membership Chair shall:
4. The Social Justice Chair shall:
