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TABLE OF CONTENT

FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................................3

ORGA-TEAM…......................................................................................................................................4

PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................................5

DETAILED PROGRAM............................................................................................................................7

WORKSHOPS.......................................................................................................................................10

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ISTANBUL.....................................................................................11

HOTEL BEST WESTERN ŞİLE GARDENS..............................................................................................12

SIGHTSEEING.......................................................................................................................................13

GOOD TO KNOW & WHAT TO BRING...............................................................................................18

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DETAILS...............................................................................................21

COUNTRY CONTACT PERSONS..........................................................................................................23

1. FOREWORD

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Dear Fellow Leos,

After a long and hard work we successfully passed LEPF 2014 in the bridge of two

continents, İstanbul. I hope each participant enjoyed the time that we spent together as

much as the Orgateam did.

I gladly welcome you all to see the last details of LEF 2014 in E.L.I.C 2014. You will be able to

find many details about our program, sightseeing tours, transportation and also many other

important information. I believe that E.L.I.C 2014 will help to answer a lot of questions that

you or other Leo friends may have.

I want to thank once again for the great support that you already gave us and I believe this

co-operation will bring a magnificent and unforgettable LEF as an award.

Come As You Are to LEF 2014!

Yours in Leoism,

Leo Zümrüt PAKOY

LEF 2014 President

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LEF 2014 ORGATEAM

1.1. Staff List

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LEF PROGRAM

August 23, Saturday

August 24, Sunday August 25, Monday August 26, Tuesday August 27, Wednesday

August 28, Thursday August 29, Friday August 30, Saturday

WELCOME &

CHECK IN

(POOL - SUN -

FUN)

BREAKFAST/

REHEARSAL FOR

OPENING

CEREMONY

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST

FUN WORKSHOPS

(Session 1)

SIGHTSEEING

TOURS

- Sultanahmet Old

Town

- Spice Bazaar/Grand

Bazaar

- Revolution Tour in

Taksim / Galata

- Princess Islands

- Shopping

SERIOUS WORKSHOPS

(Session 1)

SIGHTSEEING TOUR

& SOCIAL ACTIVITY

POOL - SUN - FUN

FREE TIME

OPENING CEREMONY

FREE TIME FREE TIME

CHECK OUT & GOODBYE

LUNCH

LUNCH LUNCH

LUNCH

POC PREPERATIONS

FUN WORKSHOPS (Session 2) ILO/DL MEETING

SERIOUS WORKSHOPS (Session 2)

ILO/DL MEETING

CLOSING CEREMONY

ILO/DL MEETING

SERIOUS POC

ILO-DL MEETING/ MEETING WITH GALA PREPERATION

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NEW COMERS MEETING

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS

GALA

FREE TIME

POC

DINNER DINNER /

PRE-GALA EVENT (Boat Tour on

Bosphorus)

DINNER

FAREWELL DINNER DINNER

FREE TIME FREE TIME

GET TOGETHER

PARTY

PARTY

BACK TO HOTEL

PARTY PARTY

PARTY PARTY

AFTER POC PARTY

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DETAILED PROGRAM

Saturday, 23rd of August, 2014

Upon the arrival of all participants, while check-ins and welcoming are ongoing, we thought

it would be a good idea to let everyone enjoy the great summertime by the pool side.

Delegation Leaders and ILO meetings will take place in the afternoon, as well as new

comers’ workshop in order to gather new participants. After the dinner, all participants will

start enjoying LEF with the get together party.

Sunday, 24th of August, 2014

After the breakfast, the opening ceremony will take place in the morning. Considering that

the ceremony will take whole morning time, the program will continue with lunch. As the

day will end with POC, delegations will be getting prepared for the rest of the day. Shuttles

will be provided to the delegations for shopping. If you still feel like partying after a crazy

POC night, an after POC-party will be arranged, no worries

Monday, 25th of August, 2014

The day starts with fun workshops which will be announced soon in E.L.I.C. We are planning

to arrange some cultural workshops in order to introduce our culture and traditions. You

will have the chance to choose different sessions in order to see more different things about

Turkish culture. ILO and DL meetings will take place during the second workshop session.

We will continue with serious POCs until dinner time. After the dinner, we will be having

another great party.

Tuesday, 26th of August, 2014

Participants will spend the whole day outside, discovering different parts of Istanbul. There

will be five different options:

- Sultanahmet Old Town Tour

- Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar Tour

- Revolution Tour in Taksim through Galata

- Prince’s Islands Tour

- Shopping Tour

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We will kindly ask you to make your choice during the registration. As each tour will be

limited with a number of participants, we suggest you to get registered as soon as the

period starts in order not to miss your choices for sightseeing! After the sightseeing, we will

continue with the Bosphorus Tour for the rest of the night which is called “Pre-Gala Event”

Participants will have dinner at the boat and see the breath taking night view of beautiful

Bosphorus for a few hours and also start to party for sure! Returning back to the hotel, we

will continue with another party.

Wednesday, 27th of August, 2014

Today will be full of serious Leo events starting just after breakfast. Participants will join

their choices of serious workshops for sharing ideas and experiments. ILO and DL meetings

will be held afterwards. In the afternoon, meeting with international directors will be held,

where participants will have the chance to meet past International Directors from MD118

Nesim Levi, Hayri Ülgen and current International Director Oya Sebük. Considering the fact

that you will get tired of discussing serious topics, participants will have some free time to

relax until dinner. Night will end up at the party area.

Thursday, 28th of August, 2014

On Thursday, we will have another sightseeing trip around Şile region after the breakfast.

Having a quick trip over Şile, we will be carrying out a social activity. Participants will paint

the walls of a school in need, chosen by the Orgateam. As the school can not afford such

maintenance and repair, we have decided to help them to make children educate in a better

atmosphere. As we are still in negotiation with a few schools in the area, detailed

information will be given soon about the activity place. ILOs and DLs will leave the activity

early and held their meetings in the hotel. We left the afternoon free for you to get ready

for the gala night. Currently, we cannot provide you with further information about gala

night but we can assure you that it will be an unforgettable event The night will continue

with a party in the hotel.

Friday, 29th of August, 2014

After having a long and tiring week, you will be spending the whole day with pool-sun-fun

activities in the hotel which sounds very attractive at the moment Closing ceremony will

be held in the afternoon. Then we will have barbeque for dinner and continue with a party

as usual. We are happy to announce that the last party will be hosted by German Leos, host

delegation of LEF 2015

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Saturday, 30th of August, 2014

Last day is full of goodbyes and tears, hoping to see each other in LEF 2015!

WORKSHOPS All workshops of LEF are under construction Orgateam is working hard to present you special workshops, especially about Turkish culture and habits. When it comes to serious workshops, we are working on arranging workshops which are mostly about most popular Leo issues and leadership skills. We will be announcing each of them in detail by newsletters soon! Keep calm and wait for the great workshops

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ISTANBUL

Located in the centre of the Old World, Istanbul is one of the world’s great cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent scenic beauties. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: it lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by a narrow strait – the Bosphorus.

Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years, and ever since its establishment on this strategic junction of lands and seas, the city has been a crucial trade centre. It is also one of the truly great romantic cities, straddling the Bosphorus with its skyline studded with domes and minarets. Indeed, today Istanbul hums as Turkey’s cultural heart and good-time capital.

Aside from the cultural importance, you cannot imagine the lovely view of Bosphorus – daytime and night- without being there. You will love our city and can easily admit to a major addiction for this characteristic destination like millions of others do! So please do not miss the chance to live this amazing experience

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BEST WESTERN ŞİLE GARDENS HOTEL & SPA HOTEL BEST WESTERN ŞİLE GARDENS

Our hotel is located in the Kumbaba quarter of Şile, in Asian side; a serene, coastal district of Istanbul, answers to all kinds of needs with its original architecture, various meeting and events halls, restaurants and a comprehensive health club. BEST WESTERN Şile Gardens is 47 km (app. 40 Minutes by shuttle) from Sabiha Gökçen

International Airport and 55 km (app. 50 Minutes by shuttle) from Istanbul Central. Please note that the shuttles will be provided from Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (European side) to the hotel as well. You will have loads of free time to enjoy the facilities of our hotel – especially SPA. History dates back to the Roman Empire, the "SPA", in Latin "Sanitas", Health Care, "Aqua", a combination of words that is water, water or with water is known as the health. You can enjoy the indoor swimming pools, sauna, Turkish Bath, steam room salt room, shock showers and have the opportunity to exercise with a trainer during your free times.

Last and the best, you will enjoy the outdoor swimming pool during summertime in LEF – loads swimming, sunbathing and chilling under the sun is should not be missed!

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SIGHTSEEING During LEF, you will be outside, enjoying our great city by different tours organized by LEF Orgateam. We will have 5 different tour options, all of which are completely different from each other. Brief information of the tour options for sightseeing day is as follows: 1. Sultanahmet Old Town

Sultanahmet is formed by two different areas within itself being Sur-i Sultani Region and Sultanahmet Region where Topkapı Palace on Sarayburnu Hill on the eastern part of Historic Peninsula is located.

It was known as a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire and the largest city in Europe. Today it is a square named Sultanahmet Square in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with only a few fragments of the original structure surviving. It is sometimes

also called Atmeydanı (Horse Square) in Turkish. The course of the old racetrack has been indicated with paving, although the actual track is some two metres below the present surface. The surviving monuments of the Spina (the middle barrier of the racecourse), the two obelisks and the Serpentine Column, now sit in holes in a landscaped garden.

By chosing this tour, you will have the chance to see historical face of Istanbul. The tour will include some historically important spots such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Walled Obelisk, the Serpent Coloumn, the German Fountain, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and more.

2. Spice Bazaar/Grand Bazaar

Spice Bazaar: The Spice Bazaar (Turkish: Mısır Çarşısı, meaning Egyptian Bazaar) in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. The building itself is part of the külliye (complex) of the New Mosque. The revenues obtained from the rented shops inside the bazaar building were used for the up keeping of the mosque. This would be a perfect choice for participants who are interested in cultural and local food in Turkey. As well as baharat (spices), nuts, honeycomb and olive-oil soaps, the

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bustling spice bazaar sells truckloads of incir (figs), lokum (Turkish delight) and pestil (fruit pressed into sheets and dried).

Grand Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather, gold jewellery and the like. The bazaar has been an important trading centre since 1461 and its labyrinthine vaults feature two domed buildings, the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The complex houses two mosques, four fountains, two hamams, and several cafés and restaurants. In the center is the high domed hall of the Cevahir Bedesten, where the most valuable items and antiques were to be found in the past, and still are today, including furniture, copperware, amber prayer beads, inlaid weapons, icons, mother-of-pearl mirrors, water pipes, watches and clocks, candlesticks, old coins, and silver and gold jewellery set with coral and turquoise. A leisurely afternoon spent exploring the bazaar, sitting in one of the cafés and watching the crowds pass by, and bargaining for purchases is one of the best ways to recapture the romantic atmosphere of old Istanbul.

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3. Revolution Tour in Taksim / Galata

Taksim Square and Istiklal Street: What is there in Taksim? Simply everything! History, culture, art, shopping, entertainment of all kind, Turkish food, all kinds of people, rich and poor, cosy and posh, anything… It is where you should not leave Istanbul without seeing. Taksim (Beyoğlu and Istiklal Street are the main parts) lies on a historic region. The region is alive nearly for 24

hours. There are many opportunities for different tastes for entertainment. Taksim square also has a special meaning for Turkish people as it was the heart of 2013 protests in Turkey started on 28 May 2013, initially to contest the urban development plan for Istanbul's Taksim Gezi Park. The protests were sparked by outrage at the violent eviction of a sit-in at the park protesting the plan. Subsequently, supporting protests and strikes took place across Turkey protesting a wide range of concerns, at the core of which were issues of freedom of the press, of expression, assembly, and the government's encroachment on Turkey's secularism. 3.5 million of Turkey's 80 million people are estimated to have taken an active part in almost 5,000 demonstrations across Turkey connected with the original Gezi Park protest. During this tour, you will walk along the Istiklal street, seeing many people in different styles, many buildings in different shapes, even being surprised of how many small passages seem to be hidden on the way.

Galata Tower: By walking along the Istiklal Street, you will finally arrive to the Galata Tower. The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi in Turkish) — called Christea Turris (the Tower of Christ in Latin) by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus. One of the city's most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline

and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul's historic peninsula and its environs. It was built in

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1348 at the apex of fortified walls and after the Ottoman conquest, it was used to house prisoners of war and later became an observatory. In the 1960s, the tower was restored and a restaurant and nightclub were added. You can either enjoy a glass of wine in nearby bars or get a bird’s eye view from the top.

4. Princes Islands

The nine small islands about 20 km (10.5 miles) southeast of the centre of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara were called the Princes Islands by foreign chroniclers because of Byzantine emperors' practice of sending bothersome princes there to be blinded, exiled or executed, but today's citizens of Istanbul call them simply Adalar ("The Islands"). In medieval times they were the sites of monasteries, away from the

bustle and temptations of the city., but with the advent of steamships and convenient ferryboat service the 19th century, the four larger islands—Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kınalıada— became summer resorts. The quiet ambience of a century ago is preserved today as no private motor vehicles are allowed on any of the islands. Everyone walks, or rides bicycles, or takes horse-drawn carriages (fayton).

5. Shopping tour in Istinyepark

Istinye Park is a shopping centre in the İstinye quarter of Istanbul, Turkey with 291 stores. The centre features both enclosed and open air sections. The open air section is especially for the luxurious shops and fancy restaurants full of Turkish celebrities. There is also an authentic Turkish food bazaar- a traditional market place in the mall, inspired by Turkish architecture and history.

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GOOD TO KNOW / WHAT TO BRING Weather: The summer months between June and September are very hot in Istanbul. The humidity is also very high. The average temperature during summer is 28C with relatively dry weather. We recommend you not to forget your swimming suits, sunglasses, thin clothes and sun cream – in order not to get sunburned!

Currency: The currency in Turkey is TL (Turkish Lira). There are cash dispensers, banks and foreign exchange offices available for money exchange. 1,-Euro equals to approximately 3-TL. Unfortunately, there isn’t any exchange office near the hotel; however, you will be able to buy drinks and similar staff by using Euros during LEF.

Telephone code: +90 212 for the European side and +90 216 for the Asian side from abroad. Passport and visa requirements: You should bring your passport in order to enter Turkish territory. For further information, please visit the official website of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which can be accessed via: http://www.disisleri.gov.tr/MFA/ConsularInformation/ForForeigners/VisaInformation/VisaInformationForForeigners.htm Electricity: The electrical outlet in Turkey is standard European 230 V AC, 50 Hz. Participants from UK and USA should bring their own outlet adapters for using their electrical equipment.

What to bring: - Passport - Sport shoes and sport clothes - Clothes useful for summer time - Sun crème, hat sunglasses, sun cream, flip-flops - Swimming suit (Towel will be provided by the hotel) - Bonnet (If you want you use indoor swimming pool, you must wear a bonnet. If you don’t have any, you will be able to provide one from the hotel for a fee.)

Clothing and dresses: Most of the clothing during LEF is casual and there are only a few occasions which require formal dress. Please bring clothes, which will make you feel comfortable during the whole day. We recommend you to bring practical clothes for being outside in the nature. For this kind of occasions we recommend that you bring sneakers or hiking shoes. Also bring some clothes that may get a little dirty during the nature tasks. Also – please don’t forget your usual party clothes, as well as costumes for the theme parties! Themes will be announced by newsletters soon

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The Opening Ceremony, the Closing Ceremony and the Gala Night require a formal dress. We recommend people to wear jacket suit for the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony. The dress for the PreGala night is smart casual. The dress for the Gala Night shall be a long dress for girls and tuxedo or dark jacket suit for boys. Official language: The only official language of LEF is English. All the events, information and the whole program will be provided and held in English. It does not matter whatever language you speak with your friends. LEF is actually a good place to learn new languages and improve your language skills by meeting and talking to members of other delegations. Final report: The Final Report of LEF 2014 will be published online in www.lef2014.org as of the last day of LEF. If you require a paper copy, please inform the Orgateam upon your arrival and we will provide you one. The reasons we offer an online version of the Final Report are, the high cost of making paper copies and environmental reasons to lower pointless paper usage. The Final Report will be protected by username and password that are only given to participants and other Leos/Lions who request that for a good reason. How to get there:

Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST): The largest airport in Turkey. It is located on the European side of Istanbul. There are many flights from all over the world. Our hotel is approximately 100 km from IST and shuttles will be provided for a certain fee.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW): It is located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul.

You can find low fare flights from lots of European countries. As mentioned above, our hotel is approximately 50 km from SAW and shuttles will be provided free of charge. Please find the list of the most popular airway companies below: Turkish Airlines: http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/ Pegasus Airlines: http://www.flypgs.com/en/default.aspx Onur Air: http://www.onurair.com.tr/default_eng.aspx

For early comers, shuttles will be provided from Taksim Square to the Hotel.

Please inform Orgateam during the registration period about your shuttle choice.

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Shuttle hours for arrival will be as follows: August 23, Saturday: 11.00 (A.M.)

14.00 (P.M.) 17.00 (P.M.) 20.00 (P.M.) *** Orgateam kindly requests you to book your flights compatible with abovementioned shuttle hours **** If your arrival time to the airport is considerably different than above mentioned shuttle hours, please contact your country contact person regarding the issue. August 30, Saturday: Shuttles will be organized between 12.00 (P.M.) and 20.00 (P.M.) according to the flights of LEF participants. *****If your departure time is considerably different than possible shuttle hours, please contact your country contact person regarding the issue.

IMPORTANT NOTES; - It is strictly forbidden to swim at nights as the

pools are being disinfected during the night and you might get serious health problems. If any participant still insists on this issue, Orgateam does not accept any responsibility in any health problem which may occur on the night-swimming participants!

- All minibars in your rooms are paid. Please be reminded that if you eat or drink anything

from the minibar in your room, you will be charged of what you consume and shall pay during your check-outs.

- Pursuant to the hotel policy, it is strictly forbidden to drink your own alcohol in

common areas in the hotel (only the POC night is specially permitted regarding this issue), therefore please keep and drink your own alcohol only in your rooms.

- A special LEO DRINK MENU will be provided in the hotel during LEF. The menu will be announced before LEF.

- Since there isn’t any bank or exchange office around the hotel, please be

reminded to get enough cash with you during LEF.

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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DETAILS

The participation and shuttle fees for the LEF 2014 in Istanbul are as follows:

Normal Registration April 7, 2014 – June 27, 2014

555 € (Double Room)

850 € (Single Room)

Late Registration June 28, 2014 – July 25, 2014

580 € (Double Room)

850 € (Single Room)

Intercontinental Transportation İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST) – Hotel (Double way)

35 €

İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) – Hotel (double way)

Free

Taksim Square – Hotel – Taksim Square (double way)

30 €

Taksim Square - Hotel- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)

20 €

Taksim Square – Hotel – Atatürk Airport (IST)

35 €

Registration will be available on our website: www.lef2014.org Registration will be completed and valid only after receiving the payment, including the transportation fee on the following bank account: Account owner : YİĞİT DİKBAŞ Bank : YAPI VE KREDI BANKASI Account No : 82492980 IBAN : TR75 0006 7010 0000 0082 4929 80 Address : KEMALPASA CAD. NO: 32 PINARBASI 35060 IZMIR TURKEY Swift code : YAPITRISFEX Account’s owners address, if needed: CANAKKALE CAD. NO: 22/ PINARBASI IZMIR TURKEY *After we receive your payment, you will receive a “confirmation of registration” by e-mail. **Please make your payments free of charge for us and specify the name of the participant on the money transfer. It is recommended to make payments in groups to save on transfer charges. If you are paying by group transfer, please name all applicants.

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SEE YOU IN

AUGUST!

Yours,

LEF 2014 ORGATEAM