Contents 2012 - Netzer South Africa
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Contents 2012 - Netzer South Africa
Contents 2012 Contents Who are we? ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Highlights from 2012............................................................................................................................... 1 About Machaneh Lazuz ........................................................................................................................... 1 Greetings from our friends ..................................................................................................................... 3 The Hanhallah – Camp leadership .......................................................................................................... 5 Machaneh Lazuz dates ............................................................................................................................ 7 Contacting your child during camp ......................................................................................................... 7 Financial details....................................................................................................................................... 8 Available discounts ................................................................................................................................. 8 Assist-A-Camper Appeal.......................................................................................................................... 9 Transport details ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Q&A ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Camp Form ............................................................................................................................................ 11 1. Applicant’s Particulars............................................................................................................... 11 2. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Particulars ............................................................................................. 12 3. Medical Details.......................................................................................................................... 13 4. Finance Details .......................................................................................................................... 16 5. Consent, Indemnity & Waiver ................................................................................................... 17 Returning the application form ............................................................................................................ 19 Visitors’ Day .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Camp rules ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Thank you.............................................................................................................................................. 21 What to bring ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Checklist ................................................................................................................................................ 23 1 Camp form 2012 Who are we? Netzer South Africa is the non-profit, Progressive Jewish and Zionist youth movement of South Africa. We form a branch of the international Netzer movement, Netzer Olami (worldwide), which has its offices in Jerusalem. Netzer exists in over ten countries, including Panama, Australia, North America, Belarus, Brazil, Germany, France, Israel, England, Russia, Spain and the Ukraine. Our parent bodies include the South African Union for Progressive Judaism (SAUPJ) and the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF). One of our main aims is Tikkun Olam (social action), through Jewish education and community. The Jewish values of equality, tolerance and respect for all humanity form the core of our ideology and help create the unique warm atmosphere on our Machanot (camps). Highlights from 2012 2012 has been an interesting and challenging year in the Netzer world. We have an almost completely new leadership body, which leads to fresh ideas as well as needing to ask for help quite a bit. Luckily, we have an eager group of bogrim (graduates) who have been on call to help with nearly everything. The year started off with Marni Riese going to Israel for Netzer Olami’s worldwide Veida, or conference, where decisions are made about Netzer policy and ideology as a world movement. It creates ties with all the sniffim (branches) around the world and bonds and connections are formed. We have two participants in Israel on Shnat Netzer, Netzer’s ten-month gap year programme. They spend their year learning and living Netzer’s ideology, with parts of intensive learning, community living, leading, growing, volunteering, and working, from Jerusalem to Karmiel to Kibbutz Lotan in the desert. When they return they will have a two-year commitment to the movement, and we trust that they will work with the current management body to keep the movement growing and moving forward. Sofia Zway, Nina Hoffman and Sivan Zeffertt attended the SAUPJ 80th Anniversary Conference to represent Netzer. It was a very interesting and valuable experience. Other than that, on a regional level, there were a variety of activities throughout the year, including Shabbatot, Mini-Machanot, celebration of chaggim, Day Camps and many others! I hope that this camp inspires everyone involved, both channichim (participants) and madrichim (councillors) and that everyone gets to feel that Netzer spirit which is loved by so many! Sivan Zeffertt National Mazkira 2012 **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 2 Camp form 2012 About Machaneh Lazuz Netzer has been moving to its very own unique beat for over 30 years, and it’s stronger than ever! Netzer is all about kefucation [fun-education], and this Machaneh will be no different! ‘Movement’ has so many different connotations, many of which will be explored on Machaneh. From traditional Israeli dancing to ridiculously fun 80s style ‘aerobics’ classes, a lot of literal moving will be done at Machaneh. We will also, however, be moving our minds, finding new ways of discovering ourselves and moving to ‘the beat’. Each person has his or her own beat, and this will be explored at Machaneh Lazuz. How have the Jews moved across the globe, from generation to generation? How have we, as individuals, kept up with the pace of the ever-changing society in which we live? We will be looking at all sorts of ways that we can move. With amazing and creative activities and discussions, we promise to stretch every participant’s mind to its full capacity as we tackle these important questions of identity, belonging and purpose. With the hard work and passionate commitment of the Mazkirut of 2012, who have put this Machaneh together, we will continue moving from strength to strength, developing and growing. Machaneh Lazuz will get everyone thinking, doing, and most importantly, moving to their very own beat! Nina Hoffman Rosh Chinuch 2012 **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 3 Camp form 2012 Greetings from our friends Steve Lurie - SAUPJ National Chairman In 2012, Netzer ushered in a completely new management body, including new schlichim. These young people continue with the notable leadership roles in the community-wide events on Yom Hazikaron and Yom Hashoah. SAZF support for Netzer, the Progressive Jewish Zionist Youth Movement, is a source of strength. The honours received by Netzer in recent years include recognition for the most Zionistic Programmes and nominations of Madrichim and Shlichim for leading roles in community functions. Netzer is directly involved in the day to day life of our shuls, running regular youth services, youth activities at religion schools as well as teaching at Reddam School and doing activity work at various other schools in Gauteng and Cape Town. They continue with their Tikkun Olam projects, environmental projects and social outreach programmes as well as being very involved in Mandela Day and Mitzvah Day where they work with the underprivileged youth and the elderly. Last year’s camp, “Song of the Sea,” was a great success and the South African Zionist Federation and Israel Centre continue to acknowledge this with accolades. Netzer programmes are committed to Reform Zionist ideals. The campsite, set in nature, lends to a vibrant and exciting camp atmosphere while Netzer leaders ensure that our children learn how to share, lead and live the Progressive Jewish dream. By going on a Netzer youth camp, you are not only learning about Judaism, being a good Progressive Jew with high moral values and ethics but it will also teach you about Zionism, and the love for Israel. On behalf of the South African Union for Progressive Judaism, we wish Netzer and all our youth an exciting, enjoyable and successful camp in 2012. Maoz Haviv – Mazkir Klali (Chairperson) Netzer Olami / TaMaR Dear members of Netzer South Africa – Shalom: Your Machaneh theme this year is "LAZUZ," which in Hebrew means “to move” or “to get from one point to another.” Actually, in Hebrew, “to move” is also "LANUA" and from “LANUA” comes the word "TNUA" – and this is exactly what you are members of: "TNUAT NOAR" or, in English, a "YOUTH MOVEMENT". This December, you will participate in a summer camp that intends to implement the essence of the movement – to move on: to move towards a better future for each of you, both within the movement and personally, to move on to a more meaningful implementation of Tikkun Olam, and, for each of you, to move in the camp from where you are today towards a better and more meaningful stage of your membership in Netzer Olami. I hope you really make the most of it, and may this be the most successful joyful and positive camp yet! **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 4 Camp form 2012 Avrom Krengel - Chairman of the South African Zionist Federation Once again this year, thousands of excited and eager young Jewish students pack their bags and set off for the highlight of the year: Machaneh. And what a wonderful experience awaits you! This is an experience that will remain with you for many years to come – making new friends, renewing old acquaintances, having fun, learning many things and revelling in an atmosphere of Jewish and Zionist values.Your heritage and your future as Jewish youngsters, as well as Israel and its beauty and charm, its appeal and its opportunities, will form a large part of what you will be taught, and what you will imbibe, during your stay. Once again, I’m happy, on behalf of the South African Zionist Federation to associate myself with this wonderful event – I have no doubt that every participant will return home stimulated and excited – ready to participate in the following year’s activities. Machaneh has become an important part of our South African youth tradition and I am confident that it will continue to be so for many years to come. On behalf of everyone at the SA Zionist Federation, I wish you all a successful, happy and stimulating Machaneh. Eric Beswick- Executive Director of Temple Israel I am so proud of the fact that my children are carrying on the tradition of my family by being passionate members of Netzer South Africa. I just love seeing their smiling faces coming home after the running around, learning, singing, laughing, dancing, playing, eating, drinking, campfiring, social actioning and all the other stuff that makes Netzer Machaneh the highlight of the year for them. I would love all Jewish parents to be able to see the unbridled happiness that comes with being a Netzer channie (participant). The leadership of the movement have pulled out all the stops this year to make this a fantastic camp for your kids, so delay your family holidays a little and book your children on the experience of their lives. **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 5 Camp form 2012 The Hanhallah – Camp leadership Sivan Zeffertt – Rosh Machaneh (Camp Director) Sivan is currently the Mazkira of Netzer South Africa and the Gauteng Youth Worker. Sivan is a hardworking, open-minded and encouraging human being. She is organised and knows her strengths and weaknesses, which makes for an efficient and thorough leader. Sivan brings her artistic and expressive outlook on life to Netzer and inspires all of us to do our best. She is fully supported by the rest of the Mazkirut in her role as Rosh Machaneh. As Sivan's favourite author, Neil Gaiman, once wrote: “Everybody has a secret world inside of them.” Sivan is about to unleash her secret and wonderful world and, with the help of her team, run an excellent machaneh. Nina Hoffman – S’gan Rosh Machaneh Pnimit (Vice Head of Camp Internal) and Rosh Chinuch (Head of Education) Nina is a dancer, a singer, a thinker and an educator. She has been a keen Netzernik since she was just 12, and her involvement has kept increasing throughout the years, with her being an active madricha, participating in Shnat Netzer (Netzer’s gap-year programme), and being part of the mazkirut for the past year. She has passion and drive for her year role of Rosh Chinuch (Head of Education) and a great organizational mind for her role on camp. Nina is studying to be a Maths teacher at UCT. Nina’s smile lights up rooms and her enthusiasm motivates those around her to do any task with a good attitude. Marni Riese - S’gan Rosh Machaneh Klali (Vice Head of Camp - External) & Rosh Mitbach (Head of Kitchen) Marni has spent the past year working as Gizbarit (Head of Finance) for Netzer South Africa. She joined the movement at the tender age of nine and has not looked back since. She finished top three of her class at the International Hotel School, where she is studying Hotel Management and Professional Cookery. Logistics is her passion, and she is highly attentive to the needs of others. On Machaneh Lazuz, she will be heading up the roles of Sgan Rosh Clalit and Rosh Mitbach, putting her skills and knowledge into action for what promises to be a creative and healthy menu. Dayne Brazil – Rosh Techni (Head of Logistics) “Dayne the Durbanite - can he fix it!? Dayne the Durbanite - Yes he can!" There could be no better Netzernik to fill the role of Rosh Logistics than Dayne Brazil. He is tech-savvy and practical, always willing to help or lend a very capable hand. Whether it is a blocked drain, faulty electrical gadget, or even a broken heart, Dayne is the one to call! Dayne has been the petrol that has kept Netzer Durban's engine running for many years (He would appreciate the motor reference, too). His energy and love for life is motivating for those with whom **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 6 Camp form 2012 he works. Dayne lives, eats and breathes Netzer. His passion and commitment are inspiring, and the movement would not be the same without him. Shlichim 2012 Leshem Brosh – Rosh Mishlachat (Head of Shlichim) & Cape Town Shaliach: Leshem, or “Leyshem,” as we like to call him, is the twenty-two year old Capetonian Shaliach. He has been with us since last December, and has been an asset to the movement ever since. He was born and raised in Petah Tikvah, a city just outside of Tel Aviv. Leshem is well versed in Jewish conversation, due to serving in the army as a trainer for a combined course, which included a boot camp course. By the end of his military career he had been promoted to Educational Officer and was in charge of 250 soldiers. With his contagious energy and great sense of humour, Leshem will keep us all motivated and entertained throughout Machaneh. Yuval Berger – Gauteng Shaliach Yuval Berger is the newly appointed Jewish Agency Youth Movement Shaliach for Netzer Gauteng. Yuval was born and raised in Haifa. In his military service, Yuval served as a commander in the anti - aircraft and missile forces of the Israeli air force. Prior to coming on shlichut , he worked as a youth counsellor on Kibbutz Yahel in the Arava Desert in southern Israel and took part in Beit Midrash Baderech, a post-army program that includes working with agriculture and living on a kibbutz. Yuval was a Chanich and Madrich in Noar Telem, the Israeli branch of Netzer. We are very excited to be working with him over the next year! **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount Camp form 2012 7 Machaneh Lazuz dates Machaneh runs from December 9-23 at the Glen Cairn Rotary Campsite in Cape Town. The Machaneh Hanhallah of Netzer South Africa 2012 reserves the right to accept or reject any application. 1. Tipot Camp - Grades 1-3: 17th-19th of December Once again, a Mini-Machaneh will be run for our youngest age group! Unfortunately, this is only applicable to Western Cape families. Channichim who are in grades 1 – 3 (during 2012) are invited to share in this fun experience! Separate forms are available on www.netzer.org.za. For more details contact Nina on 071 612 9977 or Leshem on 082 339 0081 Alternatively email: capetown@netzer.org.za 2. Keshet Grades 10-12: The oldest age group has the additional option of staying with us for a further 4 days, until 27th December 2012. This is an opportunity for the oldest age group, as young leaders in Netzer, to participate fully in camp feedback, discussions about the future of Netzer and to assist in camp pack up. There is no extra cost. Please also note that the Keshet age group leave site for a two- day seminar in Cape Town during the camp itself. Contacting your child during camp No chanich/a will be able to make or receive telephone calls during camp, except in the event of an emergency. In such cases, all calls should be directed to the following numbers: Sivan Zeffertt Nina Hoffman Marni Riese 082 855 5199 071 612 9977 071 451 7772 You can send letters to your children via email to the following addresses: Email: camp@netzer.org.za (With chanich/a’s name in subject line) You can also keep up to date on the day-to-day happenings on camp by following us on Facebook and Twitter! Facebook: facebook.com/NetzerSA Twitter: @NetzerSA **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 8 Camp form 2012 Financial details Basic fee The basic fee for Machaneh Lazuz 2012 is R5 000 for the fifteen days. We have tried to minimise camp costs as much as possible. The price includes food, accommodation, transport during camp, tuck-shop, CSO security, 24-hour medic and running costs. Transport costs to and from camp are separate and are detailed on page 9. Note that application forms must be sent with all appropriate monies. Application forms without the fee enclosed will not assure your child a place at Machaneh. Payment methods Netzer South Africa accepts payment in cash, by cheque, EFT (internet transfer) and direct deposit. 1. EFT/Direct deposit: Netzer SA Camp Bank: Nedbank Account number: 1913448347 Branch: Cresta Branch Code: 191305 - The deposit reference on the slip must be the chanich/a’s full name. Your deposit slip with bank stamp must be attached to this form. 2. Cheques: To be made to “Netzer SA Camp” Available discounts “Early Bird” Discount: less R300 on or before Monday 15th October. o This only applies to applications paid in full on or before this date. Sibling Discount: o 5% discount will be granted for the second child from a family. o 10% discount will be granted for a third child from a family. New Friend Discount: You pay 5% less for each new friend you bring! o *A “new friend” is someone who has never been to any Netzer event before (this includes all camps, Shabbatonim and weekly meetings). Include this person’s details in the relevant space on the form. Please note that only the first applicant to identify a new camper will be granted the 5% discount. Any special arrangements must be made IN WRITING and confirmed with the Rosh Machaneh by contacting camp@netzer.org.za or 082 855 5199 BEFORE 9 November 2012. **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 9 Camp form 2012 Assist-A-Camper Appeal Dear Parents and Friends, Netzer is a non-profit community organisation. We feel that every child should have the experience of being in a youth movement. It is our goal not to turn away channichim (participants) for financial reasons. However, an increasing number of families are experiencing economic difficulty as the cost of living rises, meaning that the number of requests for financial aid grows every year. We are grateful for the part that the continued and generous financial contributions that parents, the Progressive congregations and the entire community have played in enabling us to grow in koach (strength). Each year we are in danger of not being able to maintain our policy of supporting those in financial need. We thus ask you to please assist us in ensuring that every potential channich/a (participant) has the opportunity to join us for our vibrant and inspiring Machaneh Lazuz, by pledging an amount to our Assist-a-Camper appeal. This can be found under the financial section. We greatly appreciate all contributions, no matter how small. Thanking you in anticipation of your continued support, Hanhallah of Machaneh Lazuz 2012 Transport details Origin Gauteng Durban Cape Town Departure Sunday 9 Dec Lanseria Airport Early morning Sunday 9 Dec King Shaka Airport Early morning Sunday 9 Dec Herzlia Constantia Primary Mid-morning Return Price Sunday 23 Dec Lanseria Airport Early evening Sunday 23 Dec King Shaka Airport Early evening Sunday 23 Dec Herzlia Constantia Primary Late afternoon R1 700 R1 700 R400 Should you be joining us from anywhere else in South Africa, please contact Sivan on camp@netzer.org.za *Please note that changing flights that have already been booked will be entirely your responsibility. Netzer South Africa will not be responsible for any costs incurred in changing flights. An admin fee of R200 will be charged if the participant comes late to camp/leaves early. **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 10 Camp form 2012 Q&A Can I submit my form after 9 November? When forms are not handed in on time we cannot correctly work out quantities for Machaneh. This can lead to shortages in food and anything else the campers receive from us (such as t-shirts). We want to plan ahead for your child’s health, security and well-being. By getting your form in early, you help to improve the quality of Machaneh. We have an early bird discount to encourage you to send your forms in early. The early cut-off date for forms this year is Monday 15th October. There are many locations to hand in your form to make it more convenient for you. We appeal to you as responsible parents to hand in forms on time. I can’t afford Machaneh, Are there any subsidies? Netzer has never turned away a camper because of financial difficulty, thanks to the donations to our assist-a-camper appeal. This year, we hope it will be no exception. Those requesting help from the community need to request a subsidy form from the Netzer office (camp@netzer.org.za) and have it returned to us by Monday, 15th October. These forms will be handled with complete confidentiality. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee you a subsidy, but we will try our best. We are indebted to the families and individuals who are able to assist by donating towards our assist-acamper appeal. I can’t stay for the whole camp; can you change my flight dates? We strongly recommend that all participants plan to be on camp for the full duration. Chanichim leaving at different times negatively affects the group dynamics. In the past we have had problems with channichim who wish to change their flights which have already been booked for them by Netzer South Africa. We have decided that we will not be responsible for any flight changes. If you wish to change a flight, we will give you all the details and you will be responsible for changing the flight and paying any costs incurred with the changing. We will also be charging a R200 admin fee for any participant who will arrive late or leave early from camp due to logistical costs. We do however need you to confirm the flight time change with us before booking as we may have special arrangements to consider. Please contact Sivan Zeffertt in writing at camp@netzer.org.za before Monday, 15th October. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT US. **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 11 Camp form 2011 Camp Form To facilitate the many considerations in preparing for Machaneh, all application forms and fees must be received by Friday 9th November. Before completing this form, it is essential that both the applicant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) read Netzer’s camp rules supplied in this booklet on page 20. Please ensure your form is correctly completed and handed in to our offices early to avoid delays and disappointment. This application form comprises of five sections to be filled out and returned. 1. Applicant’s Particulars Name and Surname (As written in ID) Date of Birth (YYYY/MM/DD) ID Number Gender Male / Female Home Number Cell phone Number Fax Number Email Address Postal Address + Code School Grade Shul T-Shirt Size XS S M L XL Is the Applicant a competent swimmer? Is the Applicant Vegetarian? Is the Applicant allergic to or does not eat one of the following? (Please tick) Milk Nuts Fish Wheat Eggs Red Meat Chicken Please specify if the applicant has any unique dietary requirements or food allergies (specify here and on the medical form): **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 12 Camp form 2011 How did you hear about Machaneh Lazuz 2012? Friend Family I was called Shul School Facebook Website Twitter Please identify any new friends who are coming with the applicant for their first Netzer experience: (Refer to financial information on page 8.) Has the applicant been to summer Machanot before? If yes, which one(s) and when? ____________ 2. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Particulars First Guardian name Work Place Cell number Email Second Guardian name Work Place Cell number Email Additional Contact (or nearest relative) Tel Tel Name Cell Relation **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 13 Camp form 2011 3. Medical Details This form must be completed in full, by the parents or legal guardian of the applicant, together with their MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Please note: forms will not be considered if this documentation is not completed and signed accordingly. a) Please state your medical aid scheme and number and include a photocopy of your membership card, in case the applicant requires emergency medical attention. Medical Aid Scheme: Medical Aid Number: Medical Aid Dependant Number: b) Please indicate previous illnesses the applicant has had: Chicken pox Diabetes Diphtheria Enteric Fever German Measles Measles Mumps Poliomyelitis Rheumatic Fever Typhoid Fever Swine flu Whooping cough Other___________________ c) Please indicate when the applicant has been immunized against the following: NB: Please ensure the applicant has had an anti-tetanus booster within the past five years! Diphtheria Y / N Year: MMR Y/N Year: Polio Y/N Year: Tetanus: Y/N Year: Whooping Cough: Y/N Year: d) Is the applicant on any chronic medication? Please provide full details: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 14 Camp form 2011 e) For the medical practitioner specifically: 1) How long have you been the applicant’s medical practitioner? __ 2) Are there any condition(s) that the applicant is suffering from (e.g. epilepsy), and, if applicable, are there any specialists treating the said condition? (Please provide contact details of the specialist) ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3) Does the applicant suffer from asthma/allergies (e.g. bee-stings, dust)? Include details and prescribed treatment. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 4) Has the applicant ever had fits, black outs or fainting spells? (Include details and, where possible, diagnosis) ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 5) Is the applicant allergic to any drugs (e.g. penicillin)? Please provide full details: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 6) Are there any reasons, physical or emotional, that the applicant should have extra attention on a long hike? ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 7) Are there any additional precautions that should be taken with regard to the applicant’s health at camp? ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 8) Is the applicant on any maintenance therapy? Please provide details: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9) Does the applicant suffer from any physical/emotional conditions that may be aggravated at camp? ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 15 Camp form 2011 10) Does (has) the applicant ever suffer(ed) from any physical disability (e.g. partial paralysis, orthopaedic, etc.)? ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 11) Has the applicant undergone any surgical procedures in the past 12 months? Y / N If yes, please attach report I have personally examined the applicant and in my opinion s/he should/should not be allowed to attend Netzer Machaneh. (Please delete as necessary) Practitioner’s name: Signature: Tel (practice): Tel (emer.) Date: Medical Consent & Indemnity I being the parent/guardian of hereby agree that all of the above information is correct and that no additional details with regard to the applicant’s health have been omitted. I hereby give permission to the camp medic team/leadership to authorise any medical treatment that may be necessary for the applicant, and to use my medical aid scheme number to cover medical expenses incurred in the aforementioned treatment. Signature: Date:______________ **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount Camp form 2011 16 4. Financial Details COST BREAKDOWN DETAIL CHARGE th Early Bird Camp fee Before 15 October – R4 700 Basic Camp fee After 15 October – R5 000 th R --ADD-Cape Town – R400 Durban - R1 700 Transport Johannesburg – R1 700 R Late arrival / Early departure Logistical fee – R200 R Late application th After 7 November – R200 R R100 R300 R600 R1 000 R3 000 R5 000 Assist-A-Camper Appeal R6 600 10 000 Other R **Offset your carbon foot print Plant a tree with the JNF – R50 R Buy a Netzer CD Support our fundraising initiative - R30 R Netzer Chultzah KESHET ONLY R150 R --SUBTRACT-Sibling Discount See page 8 R( ) Friend Discount See page 8 R( ) --TOTAL-- TOTAL Method of payment: (Please tick) R PAYMENT Cheque EFT/Direct Deposit Cash **Please consider offsetting the carbon footprint of your child’s camp experience: the travel to camp, the transport to special events and daily activities. Netzer is dedicated to recycling and reducing its carbon footprint as much as possible while on camp. Do your part and plant trees to offset what we can’t reduce. For R50, the Jewish National Fund will plant a tree in Israel or in South Africa and your tree will absorb carbon for approximately 70 years- having a positive impact on our environment! Go green this summer Any forms handed in after the due date will be charged a late fee of R200 per person. Late forms may compromise your child’s participation in Machaneh, and seriously inconveniences Netzer South Africa. Refer to page 19 for information regarding where to return camp forms. NO FORMS OR MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE FOR CAMP. NETZER SOUTH AFRICA CANNOT GUARANTEE A PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD AT MACHANEH UNLESS THEIR FORM AND MONEY IS HANDED IN ON TIME. **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 17 Camp form 2011 5. Consent, Indemnity & Waiver Please note: forms will not be considered if this documentation is not completed and signed accordingly. I, the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as “the guardian”), in my capacity as legal guardian of (hereinafter referred to as “the applicant”), herewith request permission for the applicant to attend “Machaneh Lazuz” (hereinafter referred to as “the event”) which is to be held at Rotary Campsite, Glen Cairn from 3rd December 2012 to 27th December 2012 or at such other time (see age group specific camp dates) and or place as the organisers, as defined herein, in their sole discretion decide, do hereby; 1. Acknowledge that the organisers, as defined below, reserve the right to refuse to grant to the applicant permission to participate in and / or attend the event. 2. Certify that all the information contained in these forms is true and correct and that no material information whatsoever has been withheld and I acknowledge that any incorrect information may lead to this application being refused or the organisers, as defined below, terminating the applicant’s participation in terms of clause 8.1 below or sending the applicant home in terms of clause 8.2 below. 3. Undertake to abide by the rules, regulations and procedures of the event and in particular, without derogating from the generality of the foregoing, the rules, regulations and procedures relating to visits to or communications with the applicant during the course of the event with which rules and regulations I acknowledge myself to be acquainted. 4. Undertake to pay, on demand, all amounts payable in connection with the applicant’s attendance at the event or reasonably ancillary thereto, including, without limiting the generality of the a foregoing, expenses incurred for the transportation of the applicant to and from the event; 5. 5.1 Indemnify the madrichim (youth leaders) in charge of the event, the South African Zionist Youth Council, the South African Zionist Federation, South African Union of Progressive Judaism and any of its affiliated and/or constituent bodies and directorates and/or any representative, employee, servant or agent of any of the a foregoing bodies or persons (hereinafter referred to as “the organisers”) against any claim whatsoever and howsoever arising which may be made against them or any of them by any person and/or against any liability which may be incurred by and/or damage which may be suffered by them or any of them, arising directly or indirectly out of any act or omission of any nature whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise (including gross negligence), on the part of the applicant. 5.2 Undertake that such claim and/or liability and/or damage will be fully paid on demand by me and/or the applicant up on the organisers or any of them being called upon to make any such payment; 6. Agree that the following provisions shall apply in respect of any claim of any nature whatsoever which I or the applicant may have or hereafter have against any one or more of the organisers in respect of any loss, damage, injury or death to the person or property of the applicant, howsoever caused, namely: 6.1. Any such claim shall be notified to the organisers, in writing, as soon as practicable after the event giving rise to such claim shall have occurred. 6.2 The organisers shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the receipt of any such claim, forward such claim to their insurers in accordance with the terms of such insurance policies as the organisers may from time to time hold in respect of public liability cover and/or personal accident cover. **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 18 Camp form 2011 6.3 To the extent that the insurers pay any amount in respect of any such claim to the organisers, the organisers shall, in turn, pay such amount to the claimant, such payment to the claimant shall constitute a full and final settlement of any such claim as against the organisers. 6.4 Save as aforesaid, the organisers shall have no liability whatsoever in respect of any such claim, it being recorded that the organisers do not warrant that any amount will be paid by their insurers in respect of any such claim. 7. Designate the director of the event (“the director”) or any such other person duly appointed by him/her (“the appointee”) to act in loco parentis on my behalf during the course of the event. In particular, but without derogating from the generality of the a foregoing, the director or his/her appointee shall in his/her sole discretion have the authority to give permission for any emergency operation or other medical treatment required by the applicant during the course of the event and to incur, as agent on my behalf, all expenses flowing there from, which I undertake to pay on demand, and I hereby authorise the director or his/her appointee irrevocably and in rem suam to take all such steps necessary to give effect to the provisions of this clause 7; 8. Agree that: 8.1 the director or his/her appointee shall have the right at any time during the course of the event to terminate the applicant’s participation therein and to send the applicant home, if, in his/her sole discretion, it is considered advisable for any reason whatsoever; 8.2 the director or his/her appointee may, acting as my agent, send the applicant home at my cost by any reasonable means of transportation which he/she may in his/her sole discretion determine and I hereby authorise the director or his/her appointee irrevocably and in rem suam to take whatever steps necessary to give effect to the provisions of this clause 8.2; 8.3 I and/or the applicant shall pay, on demand, to the organisers all expenses so incurred in terms of clause 8.2 above and indemnify the organisers against any claim which may be made against then in this regard, and acknowledge that there shall be no refund of any payments made by me and/or the applicant for the unexpired period of the event; 8.4 should the applicant be sent home in terms of clause 8.1 above, the applicant shall not be permitted to participate in and/or attend any other event organised by the organisers or any of them, unless the director in his / her sole discretion, decides otherwise; 9. Accept that, in the event that the applicant being unable for any reason whatsoever to attend or participate in the event for the full period thereof or at all, neither the applicant nor I shall have any claim for a refund of the fees already paid in respect of the event, unless the organisers in their sole discretion decide otherwise. 10.Acknowledge that each of the a foregoing provisions are severable from the other and may be enforced against me and/or the applicant separately from any other provision. Signed on this day of 2012 at (place): ___ THE GUARDIAN __WITNESS 1: __WITNESS 2: __ THE APPLICANT __WITNESS 1: __WITNESS 2: __ **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 19 Camp form 2011 Returning the application form Please note that forms should be scanned and e-mailed to camp@netzer.org.za. Alternatively, detach the application portion of this camp form, and return to: Cape Town By post and hand: 5 Salisbury Road Wynberg 7700 Forms can also be handed in at Temple Israel Green Point or faxed to 021 797 8309. Queries: Nina – 071 612 9977 Durban Post to the Johannesburg address. Forms can also be handed in at Temple David offices or faxed to 031 209 2429. Queries: Dayne -082 698 5310 Gauteng and Smaller Sniffim By post and hand: 38 Oxford Road Parktown 2193 Johannesburg Forms can also be handed in at Beit Emanuel, Bet David or Bet Menorah offices or faxed to 011 646 5543. Queries: Sivan - 082 855 5199 Visitors’ Day Experience a taste of Netzer at Machaneh to see what it’s all about A light lunch will be served before an afternoon filled with entertainment. It is an afternoon not to be missed. Date: Sunday 23 December Time: 11:00 am Location: Rotary camp site, Glen Road, Glen Cairn RSVP: Booking Essential. Before November 30th Cost: R60 for adults, R40 for children. Payment on entrance. Contact: camp@netzer.org.za **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 20 Camp rules 2011 Camp rules By coming to camp both parent and chanich/a agree to comply with the following rules, as set out and followed by all participants at Netzer South Africa Machanot. These rules exist to ensure the safety and security of each chanich/a and madrich/a. 1. No chanich/a may leave the campsite or group without specific permission from the Machaneh Hanhallah. 2. The use of alcohol and/or drugs of any sort is prohibited at all times, including en route. 3. Theft and/or damage of any camp property, or that of any other person on or off site, is prohibited. The cost of such damage will be entirely the responsibility of the chanich/a and/or parents/guardian. 4. Intimidation and bullying of fellow participants is prohibited. 5. Continual disruptive and destructive behaviour will not be tolerated. 6. Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives) and “raiding” equipment is prohibited. 7. Channichim under the age of 18 may not smoke during Machaneh. Channichim over the age of 18 require a letter of consent from a parent/guardian stipulating that they are aware that the chanich/a smokes. Netzer South Africa strongly discourages smoking. 8. Cellular phones will be confiscated for the duration of Machaneh from channichim. 9. No food is to be brought on site. Food en route must be finished before reaching the campsite. Food found to be in the possession of a chanich/a will be confiscated. This is to avoid food becoming an issue for bullying, competitiveness and theft situations. 10. Attendance at all meals and activities/programmes is compulsory. Items 2, 3, 5 and 6 can be considered criminal activities, and Netzer South Africa will not protect perpetrators from the law. Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are offences for which the camper will be sent home immediately. The travel costs for this early departure will be covered by the camper or his/her parents. We strongly discourage bringing any valuables to camp. Netzer South Africa does not take responsibility for the loss and/or damage of any property brought on site and/or confiscated. The Hanhallah has the right to take appropriate disciplinary action at their discretion including: - Sending a chanich/a home at the cost of the family concerned. - Permanently banning a chanich/a from the movement Netzer South Africa reserves the right not to refund any monies received. **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 21 Words of gratitude 2011 Thank You This year has been a resounding success for Netzer South Africa. This is our chance to thank each of you for supporting us and valuing our service to the community. To those on whom we have relied for guidance & advice Li and Michael Zeffertt Carolyn and Tim Hoffman Leigh Whitesman and Peter Mayson Ted Riese Bryan and Dyann Segel Trevor and Patti Zway Sylvia and Glenn Brazil To the Progressive Communities whose support is crucial for our growth and development South African Union for Progressive Judaism: Steve Lurie Hayley Brown Jacob Hurwitz WPJ: Giddy Lief Paddy Meskin Ruth Avidan Cynthia Duchen Bet David & WPJ: Rabbi Jacobs Desmond Sweke Lynton Travis Monica Solomon Jo Norris Bet Menorah & WPJ Beit Emmanuel & WPJ: Simon Hochschild Rabbi Ash Kito Holz Gail Rogaly Julia Rubinstein Solomon Russel Cohen Temple David & Sisterhood: Rabbi Avidan Prof. Anthony Arkin Dianne McColl Temple Israel & Sisterhood: Norman Cohen Eric & Mel Beswick Rabbi Malcolm & Gillian Matitiani Rabbi Greg & Andi Alexander Rabbi Richard Newman Bertha Sherman Cathy Capouya To our bogrim whose continued assistance and advice is invaluable Gareth Hall Jarred Durbach Talia Mayson Lauren Kessler Talya Davidoff Jackie Maris Maia Zway Hayley Kornblum Casey Wolfson To those people and organisations that have provided support, assistance and much valued input: The Ackerman family and Pick ‘n Pay Peter Dannheisser & Springs Trust Roy Fine Cape Union Mart Jackie Meltz and Meltz stores Alan Isaacs Camp Temple Israel and the Sherman Foundation Yaniv Barak Sue Rendall Russell and Hester Hollander Matias Gordon Gina Flash To those organisations with whom we work Netzer Olami: Maoz Haviv Michael Vainberg Shani Gann-Perkal South African Zionist Federation: Avrom Krengel David Hirsch Julie Berman Froma Sacks Isla Feldman Yvette Rosenberg Bnoth Zion CSO Israel Centre: Shimon Shamila Debbie Horwitz and all the incredible staff of the Israel Centre IUA/UCF The Jewish Agency Union of Jewish Women United Herzlia Schools: Geoff Cohen Women of Reform Judaism: Lynn Lazar To our incredible community shlichim, thank you for all your hard work. To our executive leadership for this past year: Dayne Brazil Sivan Zeffertt Nina Hoffman Marni Riese Jody Segel Sofia Zway Jessica Mayson Mitchel Joffe Hunter Leshem Brosh To all of our madrichim, channichim & their parents for making Netzer South Africa what it is. If we have omitted you or your family, we apologise for this oversight . **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount What to bring 2011 22 What to bring Do not bring new or very good clothing to camp. Netzer South Africa is ozone-friendly and requests where applicable, that your equipment is as well. Make sure that all items are clearly marked with the camper’s name. If you are flying, remember not to exceed the 20kg weight limit. We recommend that a heavy-duty suitcase be used as it will have to withstand heavy wear and tear. Clothing COMPULSORY Equipment 15 Shoulder covering T-shirts 1 White t-shirt 15 pairs of underwear 15 pairs of socks 4 pairs of shorts 2 pairs of jeans/trousers 2 sweatshirts/jerseys 1 tracksuit 1 rain/windbreaker jacket 1 pair sandals 1 pair takkies (for sport and hike) 1 set (very) old clothes 1 set pyjamas 1 set swimwear with t-shirt to swim in 2 set smart clothes for Shabbat 2 towels (1 beach, 1 shower) 100 paper plates Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.) 1 litre water bottle 1 sunhat (NB) Suntan lotion Tissues Sleeping Requirements: Pillow and 2 pillow slips Warm sleeping bag, blanket, sheet Optional: Musical instruments Torch (with 2 sets of batteries) Washing powder, clothes line, clothes pegs 1 Kippah/Yarmulka Camera Teffilin and Tallit **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount 23 2011 Checklist Checklist **Please be aware that if any of the following are not fully completed, the entire application will be compromised! ** I have successfully completed the following: Task Check Completed the Applicant’s Particulars section Completed the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) section Completed the Medical Details section A doctor has examined and signed section (e) of the Medical Details section Completed the Financial Details Section I have made/attached/formally arranged payment to Netzer SA Camp The parent(s)/guardian(s) have fully completed and signed the Consent, Indemnity & Waiver The participant has fully completed and signed the Consent, Indemnity & Waiver Two witnesses have signed the Consent, Indemnity & Waiver I have attached a CERTIFIED copy of the applicant’s ID book/Birth Certificate I have attached a copy of the medical aid card **Deadline for Application forms is Friday 9 NOVEMBER ** Get your Application in before Monday 15 October and receive the early bird discount