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Dear AEGEEans! Here is the bi-weekly newsletter of AEGEE-Europe, full of
news, opportunities and AEGEE Spirit!
<https://www.oms.aegee.org/static/discounts/>

Dear AEGEEans, it's a pleasure to introduce you to *AEGEE Discounts: the
platform for discounts for AEGEEans.*

You forgot the link of the FlixBus discounts? Can't remember where to get
the 5€ codes of N26 or can't find the way to support AEGEE-Europe through
EDUopinions? Shipping something but don't know the code for Eurosender?
Just go to aegee.org/discounts <https://www.oms.aegee.org/static/discounts/>
 and enjoy all the discounts for AEGEEans. It will keep updating with every
new partnership that benefits AEGEEans
*Do you want to submit content for our telegram channel?*
Now you can! We have created this form
<https://goo.gl/forms/rhECwrextFh9Qp2E2> to submit anything you would like
us to post in the channel, so you can announce something interesting, share
news with the whole network or send an open call!
Aren't you subscribed to the channel? Do it here <https://t.me/AEGEE_Europe>
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*OPEN CALLS*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS34zz_LSuWrL1RHQvFm5lK5bkfvpc4Y1fFBsRPqfw21fnAg/viewform>

*OPEN CALL FOR STUDY TRIPS!*
Is your local interested in getting to know what the EU institutions
actually do? Are you interested in the diversity of European culture?
European Citizenship Working Group is looking for antennae organising a
study trip considering European politics or culture. For further
information contact [log in to unmask] or apply here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS34zz_LSuWrL1RHQvFm5lK5bkfvpc4Y1fFBsRPqfw21fnAg/viewform>
 now!
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BYyZswZ2BFY9UbYQZ937DRDlGr-JbhP3LJSf1OsyC0k/viewform?edit_requested=true>

*YDWG Policy Officer / Mental Health Taskforce Member*

Are you passionate about *Youth Development*? Want to work in an *international
team*? And do you want to *develop yourself*? Then join the Youth
Development Working Group as *Policy Officer* or *Mental Health taskforce
member*!

More information and the application form can be found here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BYyZswZ2BFY9UbYQZ937DRDlGr-JbhP3LJSf1OsyC0k/viewform?edit_requested=true>.
The deadline is the *19th of September at 23.59 CEST*. We are looking
forward to receive your applications and in case you have any *questions*,
please *contact us* at [log in to unmask]
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTjVqy-GFNajVs-gLJd3iZp0JenvRbdelgsgWMjXbZHfRfJQ/viewform>

Are you ready for *new adventures?*
*Network Commission
<https://www.facebook.com/Network.Commission.AEGEE/> together with
(AEGEE-Local Organizer)* join forces and invite you to participate in our
NWMs that gives you a *unique opportunity to have it all*: *share best
practices* between locals, *strengthen* the bounds between individual
members and together come up with *great new project ideas* during the
*#ProjectHub* sessions.

Check the open calls in Network Commission Facebook page
<https://www.facebook.com/Network.Commission.AEGEE/>!
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTjVqy-GFNajVs-gLJd3iZp0JenvRbdelgsgWMjXbZHfRfJQ/viewform>

*✔️ RTCs*

Are you ready to *new adventures?*
This Autumn don’t miss the chance to *improve your skills* with the new
season of RTCs! *AEGEE-Academy
<https://www.facebook.com/AEGEE.Academy/> and the Network Commission
<https://www.facebook.com/Network.Commission.AEGEE/>* join forces to give
you the *perfect training customized for your area*, the Regional Training
Courses!
This event is aimed to *develop the competences of the members* and *provide
them with skills*, the best chance for you to have a better knowledge of
different fields in order to spread a new method inside you

Check the open calls in Network Commission Facebook Page
<https://www.facebook.com/Network.Commission.AEGEE/>!


<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/open-call-gender-equality-interest-group-moderator/>
*Open call: Gender Equality Interest Group moderator*
Are you interested in *gender equality*? Would you like to *foster
discussion* about the state of gender equality inside AEGEE and in society
in general? Do you believe in the importance of *raising awareness about
gender rights*? Then this is the open call for you!
The Gender Equality Interest Group is looking for a *new moderator*!
Read more info here
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/open-call-gender-equality-interest-group-moderator/>
.
Deadline for applications: 16.09.2018
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdczBgyXkKQP5iD4TE9Q08vBGypkKSWXuaqOKjScc_1vMmDDg/viewform>

*Open Call for Training New Trainers hosting local*
We are searching for a hosting local to cooperate with us on the logistical
part of the upcoming Training New Trainers, which aim is to extend the
amount of trainers within our organisation and ensure quality education
level for all our members.
Therefore we are looking for one hosting local to organize 5 training days
plus one arrival day between *1st of December and 31st of January*.
Important notice: We also got an EU grant in order to organize this event,
so financial contribution of the antenna is not necessary!

More information regarding budget and logistics requirements you can find
inside the application form. Please apply by filling in this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdczBgyXkKQP5iD4TE9Q08vBGypkKSWXuaqOKjScc_1vMmDDg/viewform>
 until *15th of September 2018, 12:00 CEST*.
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/open-call-for-external-training-opportunity-the-academy-scouts/>

*External Training Opportunity*
*#WHAT* external training opportunity - The Academy
*#WHEN* 30 October – 4 November
*#WHERE *Skopye (FYROM)
*#HOW MUCH* 150 Euros (accommodation at Hotel Continental) + travel
reimbursement
*#DEADLINE* 20th of September

Are you interested in getting to know other youth associations and
exchanging best practices with them? Are you keen on learning more about
topics such as project management, non-formal education methods and
fundraising? Then this is the chance for you!

Find more details here
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/open-call-for-external-training-opportunity-the-academy-scouts/>
*AEGEE NEWS*
<https://www.facebook.com/erwgaegee/>

*Wanted: Equal Rights Superheroes!*
*#WHAT* Equal Rights Working Group is looking for YOU!
*#HOW* Organize an event with us | get advice | download our workshops and
toolkits

*The Equal Rights Working Group is here to #empower you.*
All of us love AEGEE since it lets us all strive to be the *best version of
ourselves*.
However, there is still *a lot of necessary work* that must be done. For
that reason, the *Equal Rights Working Group* wants to help the Locals to
handle all the obstacles that are in their way. We want to make AEGEE a* more
inclusive*, *open* and *compassionate place* where all of us can find a*safe
space* to develop themselves. Fighting *injustice*, *sexual harassment* and
*discrimination *are our main goals.
If You *value equal rights*, are *interested* in what you can do to *make
your events more inclusive*or in how you can *avoid people misbehaving* -
we are here to help!
If you feel like You need to *know more, You would like to cooperate with
us or You already have a project idea* - feel free to contact us! We are
looking forward to assist you in all possible manners, share our knowledge
and content or collab for an event with you.

*Send us a message on facebook <https://www.facebook.com/erwgaegee/> *or
write a *short mail* ([log in to unmask]).
<https://yvote.eu/news/eu-news/>
*The influence of the European Parliament*
Are you interested to know about the d*aily work of the EP* and how it
affects our *daily lives*? This month we talked about the *impact of Brexit*,
the *budget* or *copyright*. The Parliament is getting back from its summer
break soon and we’ll continue our* weekly updates*!
Check them here <https://yvote.eu/news/eu-news/>!
<https://www.facebook.com/AEGEE.EaP/>
*Eastern Partnrship+ Study Trip to Georgia*

*#What? *The EaP+ is orgnaizing a study trip to Georgia under the name
"Diversity in Georgia"
*#Who?* The AEGEE Eastern Partnership Project
*#Why?* Ever heard about Abkhazi, Yezidis or Meshks? Georgia is an extremly
diverse country - 13,4% of the Georgian population belongs to ethnic
minority. It is an example for many other parts of the European society and
we want to discover it and let you be part of it. We will prepare the
establishment of new locals, gather knowledge, provide information and meet
potential partners for YOU and YOUR local!
*Stay updated for more!*
<https://www.esach.eu/esach-network/aegee-europe-blog/>
*30 times THANK YOU!*

The 30th SUmmer season has come to an end and we want to say *THANK YOU *to
everybody who had contributed to this year’s special edition: all
organizers, helpers and participants, the 23 hosting locals of our
Adventures and everybody who has supported the project team, but especially
to you (!), every single AEGEEan at a SU or not, for having kept the
project running for 30 years and for doing so the next 30 years!
BUT the anniversary celebrations are *far from being over*!
Keep being a SU-enthusiast and read about the adventures of the 30th
anniversary on AEGEE’s blog here
<https://www.esach.eu/esach-network/aegee-europe-blog/>. Follow the project
on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/30yearsofSU/> and Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/30yearsofsu/> and see what comes next...
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*Open Call Europe Café !*

Dear AEGEEans,

Summer time ending it’s high time to think about this *new upcoming year* and
what activities you should plan! After the success of spring edition we are
proud to announce you that we are *relaunching the open call to organise
Europe Café within your local*!

Europe Café is a bra*nded activity of AEGEE-Europe*, coordinated by *POLIG
(Politics Interest Group) and ECWG (European Citizenship Working Group).* It
aims at *encouraging young people to take part in a political discussion*.
The initiative is taking place in different antennae, at the same time, on
the same topic.

If you want to be part of this edition, please fill up this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc57WwmmvmNu9b1CDj7Dquo_CASoaxYH9FuVreGeyMgOPVuIA/viewform>
 before *Septembre 23rd, 23:59 CEST.*

For further information don’t hesitate to contact us at [log in to unmask] or
on facebook!

*Don’t wait, coffee is ready and Europe too!*
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We would like to introduce you to *the newest partner* of AEGEE-Europe:
*Booking.com* <http://booking.com/>!

We've partnered up with Booking.com <http://booking.com/> to offer AEGEEans
an automatic Genius update when booking short-term accommodation (hotel,
hostels and private housing as well)! *The Genius status grants you 10%
discount* in all the "Genius" marked locations in Booking.com, and also
some other perks ranging from *a free snack or cocktail on arrival, to free
shuttles to the airport.*
Simply go to the link
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and
sign up with your @aegee.org email. Don’t have one? Follow the instructions
under "Booking.com" in www.aegee.org/discounts to get an @aegee.org email
address!
<https://getcatchbox.com/what-is-catchbox/>

*Catchbox — The World’s First Throwable Microphone* provided AEGEE-Europe
with 4 catchboxes! AEGEE-Europe already successfully tested them out in
European Planning Meeting in Yerevan and Smart Cities Conference in
Thessaloniki. Catchbox is great to efficiently interact with your audience,
by throwing the microphones. If you would like to lend one for your
conference/big event, contact [log in to unmask] asking with at least 1
month in advance!
<http://www.aegee.org/N26>
We've partnered up with N26 <http://www.n26.com/> because it can be highly
beneficial for many AEGEEans.

In 2018 we are having EPM in Yerevan, and Agorae in Krakow and Istanbul,
and most people will need to exchange money. Well, with N26, you don't have
any fees for paying in a different currency, and it's exchanged at the best
rate, you don't have any fees for signing up or for transferring money.
Basically the bank with #nobullshit
<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nobullshit?source=feed_text>

We are launching together a special limited promotion for AEGEEan. If you
make your new bank account, you will get 5€ for FREE!

*What to do:*
1.- Download the app from this link <http://bit.ly/N26AEGEE>
2.- During the setup of the account, introduce the 5€ code that you get
from: www.aegee.org/N26
3.- Once you set up your account, send at least 0,01€ to it, and you will
automatically get the 5€!

The number of codes for this limited promotion is *200*, so hurry up! Every
AEGEEan can get only 1, and it's valid only for NEW accounts.
<http://www.aegee.org/spotahome>

Book your future housing with Spotahome
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They
verify all the properties they publish on their website allowing you to
safely reserve your favorite room or studio. *As AEGEEan, you get a 25%
discount* on the booking fee here <http://www.aegee.org/spotahome>, by
using the code 'AEGEESAH25'
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