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| Earliest: |
1948 |
| History : |
The VAYC is recognised monetarily by Government; acts as a channel for grant aid; and actively campaigns for increased recognition for the work and worth of youth clubs. The VAYC exchanges and disseminates the latest and best ideas in youth club work from local and overseas experience; and, with the consent of its members, determines policy and seeks to raise the standard and standing of youth clubs work in the State. The VAYC can, by providing opportunities for members to meet together, speak with a common voice, and therefore with added strength and force. The VAYC helps clubs in the following ways:
• It provides the services of experienced Field Staff to advise on all aspects of club work;
• It advises on finance and buildings – bringing to bear the combined value of widely-shared experiences;
• It advises on equipment for clubs and undertakes a measure of central purchasing;
• It provides personal accident insurance for club members and instructors and public liability insurance for club committees;
• It fosters regional organisation for country clubs and promotes inter-club and other competitions to bring clubs together and raise the standard of work;
• It makes an annual leadership award to a member of each club – the coveted “Keystone Award”;
• It publishes a monthly new-sheet of topical and useful information;
• It co-operates with other voluntary youth organisations through the Associated Youth Committee of the National Fitness Council. |
| Activities/Occupation: |
Youth organisations |
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