Date (in format 01.Jan.2018) 08 .Oct . 2018
First Name/s Last Name/s Arnoud Philippo de Jong
Nomination for the position of: Host List Coordinator / Membership And Technology Secretary
Please complete separate forms for each position you nominate. For details of each position see the Job Descriptions set out on the 2018 conference website (https://servas.org/sicoga2018/general- assembly-elections.php or directly at http://servas.org/sicoga2018/files/Job_Descriptions_2018.pdf)
Nominator, please fill out part 2. If you need any help please contact [email protected] and we will offer you any support you need. Part 1 - The Candidate
To be completed by the candidate.
Gender Year of Birth Country Professional background M 1956 Netherlands Teacher Physics and Mathematics
Email Address Mobile phone Home / Office Phone Skype UID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x
Language Speaking/Listening Writing Reading (Fluent, Good, Basic) (Fluent, Good, Basic) (Fluent, Good, Basic) English G G G Dutch F F F German G G G Spanish B B B Japanese B - -
Servas Membership Since Until Country/Host Positions held in your country (Year) (Year) List Number and/or SI Host and Traveler 1984 2018 Netherlands National Secretary (8 years) Host and Traveler 2013 2018 Spain (18019) - HostListCoordinator (Exco) 2012 2015 Servas Int. - Administrator Closed 2010 2018 Servas Int. - Facebook Group SI
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Have you attended any Servas International events in the past 10 years? If yes, fill in the table (General Assemblies, Conferences, Youth meetings, Get-together, Summer Schools, others) Event Year Held in Country Participation at Event General Assembly 2009 Argentina Delegate Servas Netherlands
International Meeting 2010 India Member
Intern. Youth Meeting 2011 Denmark Member
International Meeting 2012 Netherlands Member Organising Team
Intern. Youth Meeting 2012 Poland Member
General Assembly 2012 Poland Delegate Servas Netherlands
International Meeting 2013 Spain Member
General Assembly 2015 New Zealand Member
Computer skills / Knowledge level: (Good, Basic, None): Knowledge Level Have On My Computer Additional Info / Notes Email System G yes
Internet search and G yes navigation
Skype G yes
Word G yes
Excel G yes
Facebook G yes
Others that you are familiar with
Hospitality Club Couchsurfing Warmshowers, BeWelcome Servas Online, Dolphin
With reference to the Job Description (https://servas.org/sicoga2018/general-assembly-elections.php or directly at http://servas.org/sicoga2018/files/Job_Descriptions_2018.pdf) Why are you nominating for this position? I am nominated because I think it is very important that there is somebody in ExCo who maintains an international overview of membership issues including the recruitment of new members and the technology that supports them. I also would like to help Servas move forward in this 21st century. What can you offer Servas and what do you hope to achieve? I would like to offer: 1. My life experience to communicate with people from (many) different cultures, also with people who are not in my comfort zone; 2. Thirty two years of experience with volunteering in boards of Amnesty International (11 y.), Netherlands Intercountry Child Welfare Organisation (6 y.), Servas Netherlands and Servas International (15 y.); 3. My enthusiasm and love to communicate with other people and - last but not least - 2 | Page
4. A lot of time and energy.
In your reply, please answer the following questions: Do you have any particular skills or expertise to offer in this role? I mentioned these above. What do you think the priorities for Servas should be in your role? A reliable, an updated and a user friendly membership system. What ideas do you have to help Servas move forward? My personal view about the future of Servas? I think it is needed that we use modern technology effectively. For example: a ServasApp for mobile devices is very important. Also we should put increased effort to make many more people know that Servas does exist. And about the goal of Servas, to get World Peace, we should put more time and energy in activities to connect people (with each other and with themselves!). The joining procedure should be easier and less 'bureaucratic', without losing the 'confidence and safety features'. Membership of Servas International could be free of charge, very cheap or (like Warmshowers, BeWelcome) there should (also) be an option to donate money. I would like to exercise openness, e.g. concerning the the income and expenses of Servas International and to strive for more (financial) efficiency. What is important to you about Servas as a peace organisation? Important is that Servas is active to help build world peace, goodwill and understanding. Servas should provide opportunities for personal contacts among people of different cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. Servas can organize activities for making connections between individuals or/and establish connections between organisations with the same or similar purpose as Servas (e.g. https://cisv.org/) The websites of Servas are crucial to publish information about the activities. The slogan of Servas (and next the core values, mission and vision) should be visible. How to join, Peace Activities and how Hosts and Travelers can meet each other should be clearly described. It should be more clear how to navigate the site and there should be information about what Peace means for Servas and how Servas want to achieve its goals. Is there any additional information about you that you would like to give? Yes, MY BIOGRAPHY I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Arnoud Philippo de Jong. I was born in the western part of The Netherlands (1956). I studied physics and mathematics in Amsterdam and was teacher at high schools (ages 12 to 18) and schools for higher (or post secondary) education (ages 18 and up). Many of my students will be nautical engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer or teacher at elementary schools or high schools.
I had a stall on the market. We were selling Japanese food, specialized in homemade sushi.
I like to travel and meet people because I am curious about other people, other countries and other cultures. In 1984 I joined Servas Netherlands and in Japan I got my first experiences with Servas. As a traveler (in 5 continents) and as a host I met many Servas-members. These experiences had a great positive impact on my life. Now, I have many friends (because of Servas) worldwide.
From 1986 until 1997 I was active in the local working group of Amnesty International in my town. This is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.
From 1997 until 2003 I was volunteering for the Netherlands Intercountry Child Welfare Organisation. This organisation is a member of Euradopt, an association of adoption organisations in 12 Western European countries. Up to 4.000 children receive new homes each year through these organisations.
From 2003 until 2011 I was National Secretary of Servas Netherlands(including webmaster of the website of Servas Netherlands). In Argentina, Denmark, India, Poland, Spain, New Zealand and The Netherlands I participated in international Servas-meetings, including Youth Meetings. From 2012 until 2015 I was a member of ExCo (Host List Coordinator) of Servas International.
On 19 October 2010 I started the Closed Facebook Group Servas International and since then I am administrator. I had many good conversations with people from all over the world. In the group are almost 1.000
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I would like to join ExCo in 2018 as a Membership and Technology Secretary for different reasons:
- to improve the quality of the data of hosts and travelers in ServasOnline (and Dolphin);
- to improve the technology (e.g., a ServasApp);
- to have overview;
- to monitor efficiency;
- to stimulate enthusiasm;
- to ensure continuity;
- to take the lead.
I love to communicate in a peaceful and flexible manner. For me this is essential to work efficient, effective and with pleasure in a team.
I can cooperate and support people who are working to make Servas function better and make people enthusiastic for joining one of these groups (e.g., teams, commitees,...). I think that the enthusiasm of people is very necessary to work and continue to work as a good team.
It would be great to work in ExCo with (a young) assistant, to support the work of the Membership and Technology Secretary.
I love to work for Servas and I am willing to give time. I don't have a job and because of this I can commit to Servas. Of course I am willing to build friendship with people from whatever background. I like to support others (e.g., to build friendship) and most of the time I have a lot op patience. That is why I started the Facebook Group Servas International.
I love to learn from other people. Also from people who are not in my comfort zone. To communicate and learn from people who are active in other hospitality or peace organisations is very interesting for me. I am optimistic that we can benefit from the knowledge and experience of other people!
To work in the exco team is my challenge for the next three years! I realize that my experience in ExCo is an advantage, especially because I am already familiar with members of the committee and know how to work with them.
I will contribute to maintain an international overview of membership issues including the recruitment of new members and the technology that supports them.
Last but not least: I totally agree with the 'Job descriptions' about 'skills, experience and qualities required for SI ExCo roles'. This is also because of my experience in ExCo from 2012-2015.
END Part 2 – Nominations
To be filled out by National Group or the persons nominating the candidate
Recommendations: (Candidate for SI officers and committee members must first be recommended in writing either by their National Group National Secretary (NS) / Main Contact (MC) or at least five individual Servas members from any country. No candidate can 4 | Page nominate herself or himself. Recommendations should be attached to this Nominations Application Form. Part 2A: Nomination by the National Group
Nominating National Group Name of the nominator Spain Jose Gabriel Lopez, National Secretary
You are invited to give information in support of the nomination:
I agree about your nominación by Servas Spain but I have a technical problem. I don't use laptop or tablet, only mobiles and I don't have any writing programme. I use mail messages to write. If you want I can write an email with a declaración. (Arnoud: I did request the declaration, but did not receive it, yet.)
You may also indicate if there are other National Groups who would support your nomination
Servas Argentina, Servas Mexico
Part 2B: Nomination by 5 Individual Servas Members
These can be from members of more than one National Group. Each nominator should complete her/his section and pass the form to all nominators before returning it to the Nominations Committee. Each nominator is invited to provide brief information in support of the nomination if they wish
1st Nominator’s Name Country/Host list Number Jorge Gonzalez Servas Spain Vice President –Spain Servas List Editor Email Skype UID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Information in support of this nomination (optional) Arnoud has worked during many years for Servas and Servas it’s an important part of his life. He is very efficient and I am sure he will continue dedicating his best efforts to this new Servas tasks.
2nd Nominator’s Name Country/Host list Number Beatriz Justamante Belda Spain 25235 Email Skype UID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Information in support of this nomination (optional) I support Arnoud because he live Servas inside. Spend time, passion and lot of love to be possible Servas gold with his best energy to walk in grow like a friend world.
3rd Nominator’s Name Country/Host list Number Paige LaCombe USA Email Skype UID
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Information in support of this nomination (optional) I have would recommend Arnoud Philippo for this nomination. He is a dedicated Servas Member and has volunteered his time for Servas for many years. He has done an excellent job maintaining the Members only FB page: vetting and accepting new members, keeping a comprehensive spread sheet and recording information as well as and communicating often with the Servas Community. It has been a pleasure to work with Arnoud.
4th Nominator’s Name Country/Host list Number Frances Hunt Email Skype UID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Information in support of this nomination (optional)
5th Nominator’s Name Country/Host list Number (Michelle Liao) Taiwan (no number) Email Skype UID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Information in support of this nomination (optional) I think you are the right person to be in the position you want to be! You are the person with great passion for Servas! That's why I want to support you! Good luck for you!
Part 2C: Declaration of the candidate
By sending this Application Form myself and from my personal email address I confirm that:
o I have read and understand the guidelines page and the Job Description for the post for which I am being nominated.
o I have accurately presented myself and will fulfil the requirements of the position to the best of my ability, if elected.
o I understand that on taking up an SI post I will need to provide an annual report of my activities and to follow the SI Financial Operating Procedures.
o I know that my Application Form may be advertised on any Servas web sites and also sent to all the delegates, National Secretaries and some SI officers.
Candidate's full name: Arnoud Philippo de Jong
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