1. Mission Accepted! New Program Director’s Orientation March 12, 2013 Facilitated by: Paula DeBoles-Johnson, MPA, CCM Program Consultant

2. Learning Objectives As a result of this training;  Participants will be able to navigate the required systems to run their AmeriCorps program.  Participants will be ready to initiate and close out an AmeriCorps program.  Participants will be knowledgeable of the critical tools necessary to run an AmeriCorps program.

3. Tools to Chart Your Course Grant Proposal Volunteer Florida Contract E-Grants System (not managed by VF) CNCS Knowledge Center Member Contact My AmeriCorps Portal Member Position Descriptions Service Site Agreements Leader Guides * Program Consultant

4. Where are you headed? Pre-Program – Done! Program Start – Recruitment, Interviewing, Background Screenings, Determining Placements, Training (Sites & Members), Setting Goals and Finalizing scheduled meetings & events and Enrolling Members in the E-Grants System

5. Mid Year – Evaluations, Teambuilding Activities, Continuous Monitoring, Statewide Evaluation, Program Reporting, Program Director’s Meetings, Planning for AmeriCorps Week and End of Year Events Program End – Final Evaluations, Final Reports, Member Recognition, Exiting Members, Closeout of program year.

6. What throws you off course? Failure to adhere to deadlines Exit & Enrollment Progress Reporting Deadlines Lack of timely response to Commission requests Lack of response Not meeting Performance Measures Low Retention/Recruitment Rates Failure to adequately manage members Lack of proper record keeping, including financials

7. True North! 1.Ask Questions 2.Use your Tools 3.Keep on top of your program & members 4.Visit Sites OFTEN! 5.Monthly member meetings 6.Support your members 7.Be a GOOD Example!

8. Questions & Answers

9. Thank You! Please don’t forget to complete your evaluations.