Saturday, February 23, 2008
Same procedure as last year... Kevin at the IPM
Almost exactly one year ago I arrived at Egypt for AIESEC's IPM (International Presidents Meeting) 2007. Currently, I am sitting in Vienna and waiting for my connection flight to Skopje from where I am going to travel to Ohrid to the IPM 2008.
As well as last year my mission is - again - to persuade the current MCPs (Member Committee Presidents) to vote for further AIESEC activities in Palestine, more precisely for the motion that Palestine will become Official Extension. Having the status of an Official Extension we will finally be able to start with the Exchange Program and send the first Palestinian interns abroad to get to know to other cultures and broaden their horizons.
On Tuesday afternoon the Global Legislation will begin. As last year's legislation took around 10 hours, I expect it will again take more time than estimated. However, if the same proportion of the MCPs' votes will support Palestine (and the linked project of building up AIESEC in Israel), it does not matter if this decision will be taken at 6pm or 6am on the 27th.
I will keep you updated about my mission and hopefully awesome journey to Macedonia. Cross your fingers - and read about a hopefully successful decision on Tuesday.
As well as last year my mission is - again - to persuade the current MCPs (Member Committee Presidents) to vote for further AIESEC activities in Palestine, more precisely for the motion that Palestine will become Official Extension. Having the status of an Official Extension we will finally be able to start with the Exchange Program and send the first Palestinian interns abroad to get to know to other cultures and broaden their horizons.
On Tuesday afternoon the Global Legislation will begin. As last year's legislation took around 10 hours, I expect it will again take more time than estimated. However, if the same proportion of the MCPs' votes will support Palestine (and the linked project of building up AIESEC in Israel), it does not matter if this decision will be taken at 6pm or 6am on the 27th.
I will keep you updated about my mission and hopefully awesome journey to Macedonia. Cross your fingers - and read about a hopefully successful decision on Tuesday.
