Hello family, friends and guests of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement (VEYM):
Can you believe it? We are T - 3 days away from our historic Coming to the Promised Land 7th National Convention (VDH7) in High Springs, Florida (Aug. 9th -12th) at camp Kulaqua.
As you can imagine, there are many moving pieces and additional information can be found on https://vdh7.veym.net/, to include details of the most recent town hall.
Below are few key announcements for your awareness as you prepare your upcoming journey to #VDH7:
1. Correct VEYM uniform is mandatory (Liên Đoàn banner on uniform shirts, chapter logo to be reflect Liên Đoàn’s name vs. Miền (no longer in effect), shirts to reflect “Movement” not “Society”, navy blue skirts at knee length, white or black sneakers/tennis shoes, and navy blue pants. Chapters with updated logo to reflect Liên Đoàn’s name, please send to support@veym.net to be updated in our portal.
2. Checklist for VDH7:
-Uniforms (pants/skirts/shoes) for the duration. Please see #1 above.
-Appropriate comfortable clothing to wear (shorts are at knee-length, nothing provocative – labeling on clothing must be appropriate for all ages; if bringing water sports clothing, please bring 1-piece swimwear). Given our church and family environment, the Organizing Committee will strictly enforce this.
-Traditional Vietnamese wear for cultural night as available (áo dài, áo truyền thống, etc…).
-Personal hygiene / medications (if controlled substance, must come with a prescription) / hand sanitizer / insect repellent / sunblock
-Hat and sunglasses
-Linen/small blanket/pillow as needed
-Small umbrella/raincoat
-SWAGs to exchange with others (all participants will receive a VDH7 bag, booklet, fan, rosary, and water bottle)
-Absolutely – Zero Tolerance; alcohol, drugs, and weapons (security will be managed onsite by hired local Police Department with arrestable rights)
3. Those who reserved bus transportation from the airport (MCO or JAX) to camp Kulaqua, please go to American Airline Baggage Claim upon arrival. Two of our VEYM members will be standing there to check your name from the bus-request roster. Please arrive with your VEYM scarves for ease of identification. Once your name is identified, you'll load your belongings and will board the bus. Please note, only those on the list will be admitted on the bus as the seats have been allocated for those who have requested bus accommodations. Once all 56 seats on each bus are filled, the bus will depart to camp Kulaqua. Please see bus schedule as announced below:
Airport Pick Up:
JAX 1PM – VEYM BUS #1
JAX 2PM – VEYM BUS #2
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MCO 11AM – VEYM BUS #1-2
MCO 12PM – VEYM BUS #3-5
MCO 1PM – VEYM BUS #6-8
As you're riding the bus to Kulaqua, please share a couple photos of your bus and tag us at #vdh7.
4. Family of a deceased VEYM member, you're invited to bring a small picture with frame (4x6) of the deceased VEYM member (preferably in VEYM uniform). Please have the deceased VEYM member's name and baptismal saint on it. VDH7 will have a memorial table in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to pray for our departed VEYM members.
5. Those with young children, please note that you as parents/legal guardians are responsible for your children at all times. Including managing their allergies. There are limited children activities on site and you're invited to make good use of the services.
6. Attendees with
cameras (not smartphones) are needed to help capture the moments throughout VDH7. If available and can assist at VDH7, please email
vdh@veym.net asap to join the Photography Committee. Thank you!
7. All are invited to join us in the following:
-Learn the VDH7 convention song and dance moves. Posted on our social media accounts.
-Pray the daily Novena
-Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
-Bring your Eucharistic attitude / be friendly / be adaptive / be forgiving / LOVE
-Please click “like” and “follow” @veym.usa.tntt (official VEYM Facebook and Instagram page) and the VDH7 page “VEYM Coming to the Promised Land 7 Convention - VDH7 - Aug. 9-12, 2024”. Lots of important news and updates in real time are posted here.
8. When you arrive, Security will direct you where to go and park. The Welcoming Committee will receive you and celebrate your arrival. The Registration Committee will register you and present you with your keys ($50 fine per lost keys - please don't lose your key) and room assignment. Please note, our lodging accommodations are very similar to our cabin/training camp accommodations with multiple people to a room. Please follow the directions of Ban Tổ Chức according. Appreciate everyone's support and flexibility during the check-in process.
9. Those driving there on personal vehicles, registration starts at around 02:00PM.
The address to Camp Kulaqua is:
23400 NW 212th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
Phone: (386) 454-1351
Due to the recent hurricane there, there is a small chance the road into the camp may be slightly flooded. If and only if this is the case, Camp Kulaqua staff may redirect us to an alternate entrance. If and only if this is the case, a couple of our cabins may relocate to a nearby hotel. We'll keep you regularly posted if we're impacted and thank you in advance for your understanding.
10. Lastly, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, we give thanks to God for the many blessings received in the last 40 years AND for YOU. Because of YOU, we're where we are today and we look forward to welcoming you to #VDH7.
United in the Eucharist!
