2. Introduction / Background Communication ( MSgt T Website) MSgt T Website Philosophies Pet Peeves Expectations Leadership Education Drill Team Community Service Color Guards Social Media Fundraising Activities OVERVIEW

3. INTRO/BACKGROUND Master Sergeant Mike Thiergart Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) Drill Team Advisor Cell: 513-276-2824 Email: mthiergart@springboro.orgmthiergart@springboro.org Previous Experience

4. Communication -Website -Progress Book -Instructors -Cadets -Parents/Guardians -Cadet Activities GOOD COMMUNICATION A MUST

5. Philosophies - Leadership: “It is contagious, what you pass on lasts a lifetime” - Success: An individuals personal sacrifice, commitment, and happiness - If a person knows “why”, the “how” comes naturally - Can u follow simple instruction - Don’t let your emotions carry the moment - Change happens - Mutual Respect - Discipline vs Punishment

6. Pet Peeves - Being Late/no-show to activities (communicate) -- But understand sometimes it happens - Rudeness/disrespect - Uniform Wear (not in standards)/Dress Code - Childish behavior - Inappropriate activity/comments (Code of Conduct) - Drama (keep it real) - Sexual Harrassment - Bullying - Hazing

7. Expectations Academics, Academics – first PRIOTITY! Classroom Mutual Respect Meet the standards Dress Code Discipline versus punishment

8. Leadership Education JROTC Forms (Required) Academics (Syllabus) LE I (History, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, uniform, attitude, discipline, customs/courtesies, flag, drill) LE II (Communication, personal awareness, teams, leadership) LE III/IV ( Life Skills & Career Opp’s) – Leadership activity requirements (must be represented at every activity) JROTC Binder Requirements Uniform Wear (first day 4 Sep) – 1 st Year Exception New Form Inspections/grading (self administered – Flt/CC and ASI certify) Grooming (haircuts/shaves/comestics/etc) Awards/ribbons/medals Fit/Neatness/Cleanliness No excuses/contact me we will make it work Issue of uniform/replacement Upperclass sets standard Cadet Guide OVLS – completion status Promotions Ribbons/Awards

9. Drill Team -First Meeting (27 Aug/0610) -Practice (Mon-Thurs – begins 27 Aug) -Expectations (Practice and Meets) -Academics -Practice (Fluid – will change – event practice vice all cadets) -Evaluation -Train Freshman -Train to win (best will compete) -Uniforms (top notch) – no uniform wear week of a meet -Drill Meet (Dates on the calendar) -Drama -Drill Team Cmdr/Dep Cmdr/NCO involvement

10. Community Service -Why do we serve -Quarterly requirement (5 Hrs) -Graded element -Extra credit -Does not have to be JROTC activity -Must be for the community – not self serving -MSgt T will manage/track (spreadsheet)

11. Color Guards Why and must know how Representation of program/school How many cadets (5) Arrive on time Comm Service Credit Other activities must have appropriate representation (upperclass supervision) SHS Sporting events – special events (MLB and College Sports)

12. Social Media Smartphones Ipads Facebook Texting Email

13. Fundraising Car Wash Candy Sales Flight Fundraising Ideas (maybe parents can help) Sponsorships Drill Team Bags/Travel Uniforms

14. Upcoming JROTC Activities –4 Sep HS Picture Day –5 Sep Color Guard/Football Parking (Centerville) –8 SepOpen House –12 SepColor Guard/Football Parking (Franklin) –13 SepPanter 5K Run – JROTC Comm Service Event –19 SepColor Guard/Football Parking (Beavercreek) –20 SepCar Wash –6 Oct No School –10 Oct Color Guard/Sabre Team/Parking (Homecoming) –11 Oct Homecoming Dance –17 OctJROTC Lock-In Countryside YMCA –24 Oct Color Guard/Football Parking (Miamisburg) –24 OctEnd 1 st Quarter –13 OctPSAT –25/26 OctLock-In Countryside YMCA –25 Oct ACT –1 NovMidview HS Drill Meet (Overnight Trip) –10 NovNo School –22 NovScott County Drill Meet –22-24 Nov Xmas In Springboro – Color Guard/Car Parking