Federation Chief & Navigator Training
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Training Agenda Memories of the Program Organization Structure Resources Registration Nation & Tribe Essentials Finances
Memories of the Program
Federation Goals Refocus events, meetings, and experiences on parent/child interaction Recruitment and retention of participants Recruitment and retention of leaders
Adventure Guides Structure National Program (200 YMCA’s with Guides Programs) Metro Chicago (20 YMCA’s) Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers Grove Yomechas Federation (1800 people) 8 Nations 70 Circles/Tribes
Yomechas Federation Structure Yomechas Federation Pioneer Nation 4 Circles Guides Nations Heartland 10 Tribes Plains 8 Tribes / Circles Woodland 6 Circles Princess Nations Meadows 9 Tribes / Circles Prairie 13 Tribes / Circles Streams 7 Circles Trailblazer Nation 8 Bunk- houses
Resources Manuals Yomechas.org Registration System Chiefs / Officers YMCA Outfitter (Lisa Stach)
Registration System Demo
Nation and Tribe Essentials Recruiting Cheerleading Communication Meetings
Recruiting Federation-Level Recruiting Replace Graduates Each One, Reach One Group Discussion
Cheerleading Volunteer Organization Set Positive Tone/Attitude Motivate People Promote Effective Communication –Nation / Circle Recognize Effort This Program Is Fun
Communication Current – s Future –Automated groups
Nation and Circle Meetings Circle Meetings –Structure/guidelines –Importance of meetings –Traditions/Culture Nation Meetings –Structure and Purpose
Good Meeting / Bad Meeting Skit
Campouts Our most-attended events Medical releases Dealing with campground staff Alcohol policy
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
Finances All events are “Pay as you go” No selling required Requesting campout refunds Reimbursement requests Depositing money