9th
European Christian Internet Conference
22.-26.5.2004 in Cluj (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg), Romania
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Conference location
9th European Christian Internet Conference will be held in Cluj (Hung. Kolozsvár, Germ. Klausenburg), Romania. Cluj is located in Transylvania, the northwest part of Romania.
The conference will be hosted by Transylvanian Reformed Church District and will be held in Bethlen Kata Diaconical Centre. The city and Diaconical Centre offers excellent facilities for ECIC IX.
On
behalf of local organisers,
Bishop Géza Pap (right) and Internet Coordinator Mihály Szabó
welcomes all participants to Cluj (Kolozsvár)
Cluj (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg)
The city of Cluj is located in the heart of Transylvania at approximately 400m above sea level and is the fourth largest city in Romania. Its nearly 400,000 inhabitants engage in a wide range of activities, making Cluj a successful business centre as well as a cultural one. Many Romanian and international banks operate in the city, making Cluj the second most important financial centre in Romania.
The city of Cluj is a renowned educational centre, preparing specialists in a wide array of fields of activity. Students and professors have access to the resources of the Central University Library, one of the largest university libraries in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as to several cultural centres and international libraries.
English, French and Italian are widely spoken. The official language is Romanian. Hungarian and German are also used by native speakers as well as non-native speakers. Cluj has two Opera Houses and theatres, both Romanian and Hungarian. Cluj hosts many museums, including an open-air museum of traditional arts and crafts worth visiting in any season.
Main Attractions
Sights: Tailors' Tower, Fortified Orthodox Church, Franciscan Monastery, St. Michael's Church, Babes-Bolyai University, Palace of Justice, Cluj Synagogue, Protestant Church, Cluj Botanical Garden.
Museums: National Art Museum, Museum of Ethnography, Transylvanian History Museum, Natural History Museum
Arts / Shows: National Drama Theater, Opera House, Hungarian Theater and Opera, "Transylvania" Philharmonic, Puppet Theater
Bethlen Kata Diaconical Centre
Bethlen Kata Diaconial Centre in Cluj will offer nice facilities for next conference
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Bethlen Kata Diakonical Centre is located on the hill near the city centre. Several institutions like the conference centre, the nursing institute, the christian radio station and the dormitory for pupils of reformed school in Cluj operate in the building. |
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It offers also nice facilities to ECIC IX. There are large meeting room and several smaller ones. The centre has single, double and triple rooms. During our conference everyone will enjoy delicious local meals and desserts in the conference centre |
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The manager of Bethlen Kata Diaconical Centre, Mr. Attila Kovács, welcomes all participants of ECIC IX to his conference centre.
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Conference administration and correspondence
Any correspondence about local conference arrangements is done by local organisers. Any correspondence about the administration of applications and payments is done by Christian Association for Boys and Girls in Finland - PTK.
If you have any questions regarding any issues, please, use the following contact information:
Conference secretariat:
Local arragements:
Transylvanian Reformed Church District Mr Mihály Szabó
str. I.C.Brãtianu nr.51-53
3400 Cluj, Romania
Tel./Fax. +40 264 599 800
GSM +40 740 551 566
Email misi@reformatus.roApplications and payments:
Christian Association for Boys and Girls in Finland - PTK
Mr Juha Kinanen
Asemapäällikönkatu 3 B
00520 HELSINKI, Finland
GSM: +358 400 304 490
Phone: +358 9 8683 2110
Fax: +358 9 8683 2132
Email: juha.kinanen@kinanen.net
How to register
Registration has ended. Deadline for the application was March 26st, 2004.
You can register on-line for ECIC VIII by using the on-line application form. The application form must be accompanied by your payment (please, see bank account data below).
If you need an invoice, please indicate this on the application form.
Please notice that the number of participants is limited up to 50 people. The steering committee reserves the right to accept or refuse participants, in order to obtain a balance in participation from the different countries in Europe.
Fees
Fees are per person and in Euros. Fees include all conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, excursions and dinners from Saturday May 22nd to Tuesday May 26th, 2003 (include meals from Saturday Dinner to Tuesday Lunch)
| Conference Fee and Accomodation in Bethlen Kata Diaconical Centre, double room |
210 € |
| Conference Fee and Accomodation in Bethlen Kata Diaconical Centre, single room |
250 € |
| Conference Fee without lodging, including meals during the Conference | 180 € |
| Extra nights before or after the conference (Fri/Sat or Tue/Wed) |
40 €/night |
| Optional extra tour in Transylvania | 200 € |
Payment
Payment in Euros (EUR) can be done by bank transfer:
- Bank: Nordea Bank Finland PLC
- Address: Pieksämäki, Finland
- SWIFT Code: NDEAFIHH
- IBAN: F181 1102 3000 0652 18
- Account No:110230-65218
- Account owner: Suomen Poikien ja Tyttöjen Keskus – PTK ry
- Mentioning: ECIC VIII and participants name and organisation
In order for us to trace your payment by bank transfer, please be sure to always indicate your name, institution, codes above and city on the payment.
Remittance of fees
Fees must be paid in EUROS (EUR). If a company handles payment on your behalf, please ask them to clearly indicate your name and code above on the transfer as well as the name of the organisation.
Payments have to be made immedietely after receipt of an invoice.
Please bring a copy of your payment statement to the conference.
Confirmation
Each participant will receive a confirmation email/letter within two weeks after the registration form and correct payment have been received. Please bring this email/letter with you to the conference. We also advise you to bring a copy of your payment statement in case payments have not reached our account.
Cancellation of Registration
Cancellation of registration will only be accepted in writing to the conference secretariat of ECIC IX :
Mr Juha Kinanen
ECIC IX
PTK ry / Asemapäällikönkatu 3 B
00520 Helsinki
FinlandEmail: juha.kinanen@kinanen.net
Refunds can only be made if we are able to replace participants, because reservations have allready made. Cancellations for medical reasons will be looked on sympathetically.
Financial aid
If you wish to apply for financial aid, please write a letter to Steering Committee:
Mr Juha Kinanen
ECIC
PTK ry / Asemapäällikönkatu 3 B
00520 Helsinki
FinlandPhone: +358 9 8683 2110
GSM: +358 400 304 490
Fax: +358 9 8683 2132
GSMfax: +358 401 304 490Email: juha.kinanen@kinanen.net
Please indicate in the letter: Your name, address, organization, telephone, fax and e-mail address and the reason that you are applying for financial aid. You should also include a official letter of recommendation from your church or organization. We will only be able to process your application when both letters are received before March 26th, 2004.
If you are applying for financial aid, please indicate the amount you could pay. We can support only cheapest accommodation (shared room).
There is very limited financial support for a limited number of people. Financial support will be for the conference fee. Note: transport costs to/from Romania will be your responsibility.
The dresscode of our conference is informal. During lectures and workshops T-shirt, pullover, cotton trousers etc. suits fine. During the Sunday service and Farewell evening it is smart casual (jacket and tie).
Extra Excursion
to Transylvania after Conference 26.-30.5.2004 (optional)
Steering Committee arrages the round trip around Transylvania after the conference. Trip will be made by minibus or coach depending on number of participants. Accommodation will be in hostels and guest houses (low level). Note: Meals excluded in the fee.
