Hyundai takes UEFA EURO 2012 to Frankfurt

Slavek, Slavko and the UEFA European Championship trophy at the Hyundai EURO zone ©uefa.com 1998-2011. All rights reserved.

The UEFA European Football Championship trophy – the Henri Delaunay Cup – and UEFA EURO 2012 mascots Slavek and Slavko were the star attractions as Hyundai unveiled its dedicated UEFA EURO 2012 zone at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
The 64th International Motor Show, running from 15 to 25 September, will see the official automotive sponsor of the finals in Poland and Ukraine showcase the special tournament branding that will decorate the fleet of 357 Hyundai vehicles that will transport teams, VIPs and event staff at UEFA EURO 2012. Hyundai will also display miniatures of the team buses deployed at the last two final tournaments.

From 2 December, the day after the finals draw in Kyiv, supporters will have the chance to enter the popular Be There With Hyundai competition, which invites fans to choose the slogans to be emblazoned on the 16 team coaches in Poland-Ukraine. A popular contest at UEFA EURO 2004 and UEFA EURO 2008, the promotion takes on a new dimension this time with supporters able to make their suggestions through UEFA.com as well as local channels.
A video detailing the history of Be There With Hyundai will also be shown in Frankfurt and on Hyundai's Facebook channel.
The biennial International Motor Show attracts visitors and manufacturers from across the world, and takes place at the Messe Frankfurt. UEFA EURO 2012 kicks off in Warsaw on 8 June 2012.

Socialism, capitalism or what's the matter? a little of Ukrainian reality

When I am starting to think about Ukraine and its actual problems my head is aching. And the reason is not only in the country itself, the thing is in people and their attitude to the country and to each other.
Ukrainians have always been controlled by someone, some other power. Hence, we have used to be controlled and guided. It is really hard to look up back to the ancient times and realise that Ukraine was divided. This big pressure has been passed on through generations and ages. Now, we have to face a result - the nation is acting in its independent country like not at its home. Why? Being home means to invest in this home with a lot of love and energy, since that is the place where you are coming back again and again.
Ukraine is only 20 years old, a little girl with big hopes and expectations. It is a pity to hear all around: "Ukraine is full of idiots", "Lost country", "I am leaving this country, it has no future", "the government doesn't work anything", "it is better to be a cat in the UK than a person in Ukraine", and so far and so on. I think we are not grown up enough to understand that now we are responsible for our future. We are! A lot of people do turn towards post-USSR rules and morals. I don't want to be too critical, but I think these people shall be worring about their children and grandchildren more. Just looking back doesn't help too much to cope with problems! We have chosen our way, our country and our new development. The question? What are we doing to reach our target in order to live and prosper in the country we are all born? I think there is no need to answer on it, since everybody of you knows the real situation.
Being young enough and trying to decide my own life I am always coming to the philosophical thinking about my future, consequently about the country where I am living. Ukrainians are living in the "home of socialism", even though the global economy hitched us into the capitalism with its free way of thinking, the right for private ownership and the battle of competition. It is hard to switch the way of doing things and the mentality of people. Yet, if it won't be made somehow, Ukraine will continue to be a country of HOPELESS nation. We should lean to the society, which is responsible for its actions. We need a HOPE in our future, in our country and OURSELVES.

If you have some comments or feedbacks, I would be glad to read them :) 

please email me: ukreuro2012@gmail.com

Yours,
Ukrainna

Jobbing with Euro 2012

 Here is another job opening:

 

Event Training Coordinator - 009RU

Job information

Division/Unit: Operations.

Contract Type: Fixed term contract.

End date: July, 2012.

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv.

Profile

Experience:

• 1+ years of relevant experience in personnel training/development in international companies;
• event management experience is a strong plus;
• good experience in the organization of event logistics;
• good knowledge of the training tools;
• excellent presentation and communication (oral/written) skills;
• advanced PC user (MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio).

Education: higher education (further education in training/development is a plus).

Languages:

• Ukrainian – fluent;
• English – fluent;
• Polish is a plus.

Main activities

• assisting the Event Training Manager in the development of the content and preparing the training modules for all staff members;
• assisting and supporting the Event Training Manager during the implementation of the training modules;
• organizing and coordinating the training logistics, including workshops and teambuilding events;
• liaison with internal departments and external partners to implement event training activities;
• handling under supervision of the Event Training Manager all the administrative matters;
• organizing and leading the Newcomers Welcome Day for staff members;
  being involved in the preparation of the debrief report
  Best Regards,
  Ukrainna

Some jobs posted by Euro 2012 Ukraine

Dear ALL,

I am happy to post here some jobs, related to Euro 2012.

Local Organizing Committee EURO 2012 UKRAINE in cooperation with UEFA is currently looking for a Safety & Security Stadium Coordinator (Kyiv).

Main accountabilities:

• coordinating safety and security arrangements at the Kyiv stadium;
• assisting the S&S Manager in ensuring the compliance of Safety & Security measures implemented at the Kyiv Stadium with UEFA operational planning and S&S standards;
• providing the coordination between the public authorities, administration of the Stadium and UEFA/LOC during the planning and preparation phase in terms of safety and security;
• developing and regularly updating the contingency plans for the stadium (jointly with relevant public authorities and administration of the stadium);
• implementing the provision of the Private Safety and Security Concept for Official Sites at the stadium;
• working closely with the external partners (both public and private) to ensure proper S&S services at the stadium;
• supporting the planning and running of test events for EURO 2012 at the relevant stadium with the appropriate private, public and local athorities;
• participating in the development of safety and security maps (event overlay plans) for 4 stadia.

Major requirements:

• higher education (degree in safety and security and sports management is a strong plus);
• 5+ years of experience in safety and security and/or sports management (preferably at mass events/international environment);
• good understanding of the Ukrainian public and law enforcement system and their functioning;
• strong communicative (oral/written) skills;
• advanced PC user (MS Office, MS Outlook, etc.);
• Ukrainian – fluent;
• English – fluent;
• Polish is a plus.

The company offers highly competitive salary and social package.
Fixed term contract: August 2011 – August 2012.

To apply, please, do it online through the official website:
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro2012/abouteuro/organisation/recruitment/portal.html

Wish you a lot of luck!

Best Regards,
Ukrainna

Russian language in Ukraine

Dear friends,

Ukraine opens plenty of opportunities to deepen your Russian knowledge. If you are interested in exploring the life of Ukrainian people and at the same time to improve your speaking skills in Russian, Ukraine is a nice place to come and to learn.

There are differend clubs, which could be even free of charge, that help you not only to absorb the language but also to find new friends.

Please let me know if you are interested in learning Russian, I will surely provide you the contact persons, useful links and locations.

Just to remind me about my email:
ukreuro2012@gmail.com

Hope to hear from you soon,

Yours,
Ukrainna 

New FRIENDS of Euro 2012: Gaitana and Zukoski

Friend of EURO Gaitana (left) and Ukrainian tournament director Markiian Lubkivskyi ©LOC EURO 2012

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Gaitana and Zukoski named Friends of EURO

Popular singer Gaitana and Jorge Zukoski, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, have been unveiled as the latest Friends of UEFA EURO 2012.

 

Gaitana, a popular Ukrainian singer and composer, and Jorge Zukoski, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, have been named as the co-host country's latest Friends of UEFA EURO 2012.
Ukrainian tournament director Markiian Lubkivskyi unveiled the duo on Saturday 2 July at the annual picnic organised by the Chamber of Commerce to mark United States' Independence Day.
"I'm really grateful to the Ukrainian local organising committee [LOC] for inviting me to join the exclusive group of EURO 2012 friends," said Gaitana. "Friends, you will never be sad with me," she promised after receiving her certificate of enrolment.
Zukoski, a well-regarded speaker at investment forums focusing on Ukraine, was equally delighted and promised to help promote Ukraine and UEFA EURO 2012 to the world.
Up to 100 people in Ukraine will be officially named as Friends of EURO, half of them public figures selected by the LOC, with the remaining spots already filled by the general public via competitions for people of all ages.

Have fun!

Ukrainna :)

UEFA Executive Committee meeting

Hey everyone!

 The UEFA Executive Committee today completed its two-day meeting and issued the following statement with regards to FIFA: "The Executive Committee takes good note of the will of FIFA to take concrete and efficient measures with regards to good governance, expects to see results within the next three months and is following the situation closely."
The Executive Committee also welcomed three new members; Sergey Fursenko, Peter Gilliéron, and Borislav Mihaylov, as well as the new European member of the FIFA Executive Committee, Jim Boyce. Karen Espelund, the chair of the UEFA Women's Football Committee, was made a member by invitation to the UEFA Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee then approved the proposed list of appointments to the UEFA committees for the period 2011-2013 and the organs for the administration for justice from 2011-2015. The full lists of all members will be published on UEFA.com once the new committees are effective as of 1 July 2011. In addition, the 2011 edition of the Disciplinary Regulations were approved.
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said after the meeting that the main amendments to the 2011 Disciplinary Regulations, among other things, concern provisions on match-fixing. "We are strengthening our rules with regard to the whole cancer of match-fixing, manipulation and corruption," he said, "by foreseeing measures giving the possibility to the disciplinary bodies and inspectors to cooperate much more closely with the public authorities. We are cooperat ing already, but we did not have the legal base – we will now have it much more clearly."
For UEFA EURO 2012 the Executive Committee approved the date and location for the play-off draw that will take place on Thursday 13 October in Krakow, Poland; the exact timing and location will be announced in due course. The procedure for the final draw was also approved, according to the competition regulations, and will take place on Friday 2 December at 19.00 local time (18.00CET) at the National Palace of Arts 'Ukraine' in Kyiv.
"I was myself in Poland and Ukraine last week," Mr Infantino said with regard to preparations for the final round, "and there is light at the end of the tunnel – we see that [work] is progressing. There is still a lot to do, but we are very positive. Everything will be ready well in time, and you can see the change in enthusiasm in the two countries – everyone is getting very much into it now that we are approaching the EURO. "
With regards to the financial distribution to the participating teams at the UEFA EURO 2012 final tournament the fixed participation contribution per team will amount to €8m. Further, a performance bonus at the group stage of €0.5m per draw and €1m per win was fixed, as well as a bonus of €1m to the third-placed team in the group. The quarter-finalists will each receive €2m, the semi-finalists €3m, the runners-up €4.5m and the winners of UEFA EURO 2012 €7.5m. Thus the total amount available for distribution is €196m (up from €184m for UEFA EURO 2008).
The dates for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Israel were revised from 15-29 June to 5-18 June, in order to avoid a clash with the FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil, now confirmed as taking place from 15-30 June of that year.
The Executive Committee approved a proposal to reward international players who had reached 100 or more caps for their national team with a special mark of recognition – a commemorative cap and medal to be presented to those players who have reached this milestone in their own national stadium.
The UEFA Executive Committee's next meeting will be on 22-23 September in Limassol, Cyprus.

Regards,
Ukrinna