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Adventure Guides Chief & Navigator Training

Adventure Guides Chief & Navigator Training. Presented by Yomechas Federation August 29, 2007. How to Insure Failure. Introductions Memories of the Program Organization Structure Resources. Registration Finances Nation & Tribe Essentials Q & A. Training Agenda. Trainers. Chris Hansen

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Adventure Guides Chief & Navigator Training

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  1. Adventure Guides Chief & Navigator Training Presented by Yomechas Federation August 29, 2007

  2. How to Insure Failure

  3. Introductions Memories of the Program Organization Structure Resources Registration Finances Nation & Tribe Essentials Q & A Training Agenda

  4. Trainers • Chris Hansen • Federation Navigator (Big Skunk) • Gordon Ferguson • Heartland Chief (Gray Fox) • Lisa Stach • Federation Outfitter (Never Shuts Up) • Don Nichols • Federation Weaver (Eagle Feather)

  5. Memories of the Program

  6. Federation Goals • Refocus events, meetings, and experiences on parent/child interaction • Recruitment and retention of participants • Recruitment and retention of leaders

  7. Adventure Guides Structure

  8. Yomechas Federation Structure

  9. Resources • Manuals • Adventure Guides Member Packet • Yomechas Federation Navigator/Chief Training Guide • Yomechas.org • Registration System • Chiefs / Officers • YMCA Outfitter (Lisa Stach)

  10. Registration System Demo

  11. Finances • All events are “Pay as you go” • No selling required • Requesting campout refunds • Reimbursement requests • Forms on Yomechas website • Depositing money

  12. Fees & Dues • Federation Dues • $18 per Person per Nation • Nation Fees • Heartland: $25 per Family • Meadows: $20 per Family • Prairie: $15 per Family • Woodland: $50 per Family • YMCA Non-Member Dues • $42 per Family

  13. Nation and Tribe Essentials • Recruiting • Cheerleading • Communication • Meetings

  14. Recruiting • Key for Health of Nation • Retention & Growth • Federation-Level Recruiting • Replace Graduates • Goal is Each One, Reach One

  15. Recruiting Methods • The Mommy Network • Children’s Classmates • Kid’s Wear T-Shirts to School • Talk to the Neighbors • Group Discussion • Other Ideas?

  16. Cheerleading (Its Not Just for Girls) • Volunteer Organization • Set Positive Tone/Attitude • Motivate People • Promote Effective Communication • Nation / Circle • Recognize Effort • Remember This Program Is Fun

  17. Communication • Makes Program Run Smoothly • Early and Frequent • Use Several Methods / Mix it Up • Face to Face via Nation / Circle Meetings • Flyers / Post Card Mailers • E-mail • Phone Calls

  18. Communication via E-Mail • Exercise Common Courtesy • Be concise and to the point • About E-Mail • Currently E-mails by Navigators / Chiefs • In Future Automated e-mails via Circlebridge • Email groups

  19. Nation and Circle Meetings • Circle Meetings • Structure/guidelines (see resource docs) • Importance of meetings • Traditions/Culture • Nation Meetings • Structure and Purpose

  20. Communication Breakdown Skit

  21. Campouts • Our most-attended events • Medical releases • Dealing with campground staff • Alcohol policy

  22. Home Stretch • Questions • That’s All Folks!

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