LIT Program…But Make it Virtual

By Juliette Ezgilioglu
New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter 

Since 1971, AYF members from all over the East Coast and Midwest have gathered for the most educational event of the year, Junior Seminar. Like any other AYF member, it was devastating to know that it would not take me one long bus ride, many snacks and bug spray to get to Junior Seminar this year. Being able to see your friends and counselors and making new friends is what Junior Seminar is all about. However, the Junior Seminar Committee (JSC) did not let the pandemic stop us from having a memorable weekend. For the first time ever, this year’s seminar went virtual. Any member would know, as a junior you are a camper and divided into your age group from the younger, middle and older groups. Seniors were known as the counselors who made sure everyone got to their lectures on time. But what about the 17 year-olds? The ones who had just become seniors, but still felt like juniors? We are called LIT’s (Leaders in Training). We are transitioning to find ourselves, where we belong and how we can help in the AYF. Junior Seminar grants us this opportunity to learn.