For the Certification Quizzes you can follow the directions below:
1. Log into the Onboard Website
2. Go to Learning Center
3. Go to Certification and follow the directions. ( I believe there are three quizzes)
***Once again the certification quizzes can be done at any time but the sooner they are completed that is one more item off your plate. :)
Have fun! Everything you do will give you some new information and help build excitement for our journey next summer and of course sometimes bring on questions that need to be asked.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Quizzes
The OnBoard Website is a spot that you will need to visit often as we prepare for our journey. In order to get to the information that I have asked everyone to read will be accessed through this site. Below are the directions for getting to the Quizzes on Austria (Country we will focus on at our first meeting).
1. Log into OnBoard Website
2. Go to Learning Center
3. Go to Learning Destination
4. Go to Explore Before You Go
5. At the bottom are 5 areas you can take quizzes on for Austria.
Enjoy!
1. Log into OnBoard Website
2. Go to Learning Center
3. Go to Learning Destination
4. Go to Explore Before You Go
5. At the bottom are 5 areas you can take quizzes on for Austria.
Enjoy!
Information
The OnBoard Website is a spot that you will need to visit often as we prepare for our journey. In order to get to the information that I have asked everyone to read will be accessed through this site. Below are the directions for getting to the information on Austria (Country we will focus on at our first meeting).
How To Get To Text About Austria (Read or Print)
1. Log into the OnBoard website
2. Go to Learning Center (There will be a toolbar across the top)
3. Go to Destination Learning
4. Go to Europe
5. Go to Austria (Print or read)
How To Get To Text About Austria (Read or Print)
1. Log into the OnBoard website
2. Go to Learning Center (There will be a toolbar across the top)
3. Go to Destination Learning
4. Go to Europe
5. Go to Austria (Print or read)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Orientation Meeting #1: Items to Bring/Be Prepared to Discuss
Below is a list of items that will be updated daily as I prepare for our first meeting. Please check this list as we move towards our first get together on January 9th. (Finalized 1/3/2011)
1). Please read the article on the Google Sites titled: Background of People to People. (The "Background of People to People" has been loaded onto the 'Google Site' location.) :)
2) People to People would like all Health Forms submitted by January 15th so that means it is REALLY important to bring the health forms to our first meeting on the 9th. :)
3). Once again we will be playing a Jeopardy game with questions being taken from previously mentioned areas on the PTP website and maybe a few questions from the article listed above. :)
4) Refer to the Assignments for the 1st Meeting for more information.
This is all that is necessary for you to bring to the first meeting, look forward to seeing everyone there.
1). Please read the article on the Google Sites titled: Background of People to People. (The "Background of People to People" has been loaded onto the 'Google Site' location.) :)
2) People to People would like all Health Forms submitted by January 15th so that means it is REALLY important to bring the health forms to our first meeting on the 9th. :)
3). Once again we will be playing a Jeopardy game with questions being taken from previously mentioned areas on the PTP website and maybe a few questions from the article listed above. :)
4) Refer to the Assignments for the 1st Meeting for more information.
This is all that is necessary for you to bring to the first meeting, look forward to seeing everyone there.
What I Wish I Knew Before Travel - Things to Consider
Thoughts from a delegate after they arrived home:
- Red shirts leave stains on khaki pants when wet.
- Sitting on a blue magazine because your bottom and seat are all wet from when you spilt water, will turn your khaki pants a very bright shade of blue.
- When your delegation manager says a 10 minute walk, expect a walk a bit longer. :)
- When you are expecting to walk for at least an hour, wear comfortable shoes.
- Bring band-aids wherever you go.
- The second toilet looking thing, isn't a toilet!
- Don't sneak out, there may be people to people from another delegation right above you that notices you are out past your curfew and videotape you to show delegation leaders (I was the one with the camera!)
- I brought a credit card, debit card, American cash and foreign currency. This was the best combination of money.
- Drinking water is very, very important and eating something even if you aren't terribly hungry.
- Sleep on the plane.
- Be prepared for any kind of response from natives in visited countries; some may welcome us with open arms, others may not.
- Journaling may not be the most exciting thing to do but it is wonderful to have when you get home. It is worth every minute you can put into it; from what you ate, a fact you learned, to something that is different back home. Also, if you see flyers at a place you visit or at a hotel take one and bring home to put into your scrapbook.
- Electronics will be important. Definitely bring a digital camera and some sort of I-Pod.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Websites
Below are listed a few websites that were sent to me by the People to People Ambassador Programs. Some may already be on the OnBoard site.
www.fundingyoureducation.org
www.payyourway.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com “People to People Student Travel”
www.ptpsafety.blogspot.com
www.peopletopeople.com/factvsfiction
www.fundingyoureducation.org
www.payyourway.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com “People to People Student Travel”
www.ptpsafety.blogspot.com
www.peopletopeople.com/factvsfiction
Friday, December 17, 2010
Assignment for 1st Meeting
Hopefully this will find everyone well into their Holiday Season. I have had a few people ask about things they can do to prepare for upcoming meetings. Well I have come up with some ideas:
- Visit the On-Board site, if you haven't already - explore it, find out what is there. You will find quite a bit of useful information like: Forms, which has one called Packing Smart that is a great resource. It has a good packing list to get started with for our journey. Another is Destination Overview: Which is where I would like you to go to Europe and then on the Austria and read the information about that country. After visiting the Destination Overview I would like you to go to Explore Before You Go: This will give a an opportunity to view an interactive video I believe on Austria. There is also another area titled Certification: In this area there are three quizzes that you need to take. They can be taken any time during the course of our meetings.
- At our first meeting in January we will break up into teams and play a game of Jeopardy, questions will be taken from the material I suggested reading above. Oh, maybe I forgot to mention, there will be prizes. :)
- Have fun! Of course I will be digesting the material as well in order to come up with the information for the game. :)
You will need your delegate ID to get into the OnBoard Site. If you would not happen to have that let me know and I will e-mail it to you.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
Since I do not have the distribution list set up yet I will use this forum for distribution of news.
News Item #1:
Andrea Fredrickson, the individual selected to be the #2 leader with our delegation has been given an opportunity in the Iowa City School District that will move her away from being able to travel with us next summer. She is excited about the new responsibilities she will be having but disappointed that she will not be able to travel. But, having said that, this moves Tracy into that spot as #2. She is excited to take on this role.
News Item #2:
Our delegation has been slotted to travel with the Southeast Delegation, led by Sharon Bartlett and the Waterloo Delegation which is led by Deb Post. Both are seasoned travelers with PTP and we are excited to know that this early. As we look ahead to our Orientation Meetings, etc. this allows us to get some sharing going on with our potential partners. Of course this could change depending on how the numbers fall with delegations but exciting never-the-less.
News Item #1:
Andrea Fredrickson, the individual selected to be the #2 leader with our delegation has been given an opportunity in the Iowa City School District that will move her away from being able to travel with us next summer. She is excited about the new responsibilities she will be having but disappointed that she will not be able to travel. But, having said that, this moves Tracy into that spot as #2. She is excited to take on this role.
News Item #2:
Our delegation has been slotted to travel with the Southeast Delegation, led by Sharon Bartlett and the Waterloo Delegation which is led by Deb Post. Both are seasoned travelers with PTP and we are excited to know that this early. As we look ahead to our Orientation Meetings, etc. this allows us to get some sharing going on with our potential partners. Of course this could change depending on how the numbers fall with delegations but exciting never-the-less.
Roger's Address
Hi All,
In case anyone needs my home address for mailing, etc. here it is:
Roger Halstead
4115 Lakeview Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
E-Mail: rhalstead16@mchsi.com
Cell Phone: (319)270-3816
In case anyone needs my home address for mailing, etc. here it is:
Roger Halstead
4115 Lakeview Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
E-Mail: rhalstead16@mchsi.com
Cell Phone: (319)270-3816
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Committees Established
At the social leaders spoke about committees that have been helpful in the past in getting parents involved in meetings. After the meeting we had the sheets laid out and asked parents to sign up for a committee or more than one if they wanted as some are more work than others. It was amazing to see how many people signed up for committees. The participation in this was outstanding. I will see what information I may have from previous travels that may give you a place to start and send it to each committee.
Below are the committees as they stand right now. Obviously we have a few delegates that were not able to be at the social so hopefully their parents will want to get involved as well so this list of committees will probably change over time.
Phone numbers will be added at a later time. I will use the phone number listed on my delegate list from PTP until I get my own student roster spreadsheet made with more complete information so the phone numbers may change as well. **Please shoot me an e-mail if there is another phone number or a different one you would like to be contacted at and I will make the corrections.
As committees begin to get active if someone from the committee would like to send me information that may be useful to the group I can post it here.
Activities Booklet:
Chair: ___________
Below are the committees as they stand right now. Obviously we have a few delegates that were not able to be at the social so hopefully their parents will want to get involved as well so this list of committees will probably change over time.
Phone numbers will be added at a later time. I will use the phone number listed on my delegate list from PTP until I get my own student roster spreadsheet made with more complete information so the phone numbers may change as well. **Please shoot me an e-mail if there is another phone number or a different one you would like to be contacted at and I will make the corrections.
As committees begin to get active if someone from the committee would like to send me information that may be useful to the group I can post it here.
Activities Booklet:
Chair: ___________
- Kelly Cole....................(319)624-1358
- Jeanine Dirks..............(319)465-6585
- Judy Miller..................(319)337-2608
Photo: __________
Chair: Monika Martin (319)338-7644
- Nancy Mathis..............(563)264-3737
Phone Tree: ____________
Chair: Candy Clark (319)329-4074
- Marla Goodell...............(319)389-3080
- Kelly Cole......................(319)624-1358
- Karen Charney.............(319)358-9409
- Kevin & Nancy Mathis.(563)264-3737
Snacks:Food:
Chair: ____________
- Nancy Mathis................(563)563-3737
- Judy Miller....................(319)337-2608 or (319)330-1279
- Karen Charney.............(319)594-9016
- Monika Martin.............(319)338-7644
- Scott Kennedy.............(319)430-8216
Communications:
Chair: _____________
- ______________
- ______________
Fundraising:
Chair: ___________
- Shawn Mercer...............(319)924-1826 (May not be right number)
Secret Project:
Chair: _____________
- Candy Clark...................(319)329-4074
- Theresa Blair.................(319)329-1317
- Judy Miller....................(319)337-2608
- Brenda Christiansen.....(319)646-6776
Service Project:
Chair: ___________
- Sue Witte........................(319)530-3160
Official Visit:
Chair: ____________
- Charlie Litow..................(319)366-7396
- Nancy Mathis.................(563)264-3737 -This person knows Terry Branstad's incoming Chief of Staff
- Shawn Mercer................(319)924-1826 - Works with Senator Dvorsky; IA Senate (This number may be incorrect)
T-Shirt Committee:
Chair: ________________
- Kathy Litow....................(319)366-7396
- Diane Siddell...................(319)624-3028
- Theresa Blair..................(319)329-1317
- Jayne Hansen.................(319)351-5080
- Scott Kennedy................(319430-8216
Currency:
Chair: _____________
- Pauline Herb..................(319)929-5560 or (319)929-5563
- Mark Dirks.....................(319)465-6585
- Dave Hansen..................(319)351-5080
Reunion:BonVoyage:
Chair: ________________
- Nicole Pizzini..................(319)924-1826 (May not be the right number)
- Scott Kennedy...............(319)430-8216
Obviously there is still lots of time to get involved on committees. If between now and our meeting someone would like to jump on a committee please shoot me an e-mail and I will get your name on the list.
Also, if a committee becomes active before our first Orientation Meeting and needs information for one thing or another; such as the Snacks/Food will probably be talking before that meeting, I would assume, let me know and I can post anything like that on the blog as well. :)
Orientation Meetings Scheduled
Our Orientation Meetings will be held in Solon at the Methodist Church. The address is:
122 North West Street
Solon, IA 52338-8301
(319)624-5191
Meeting Dates:
January 9th : This meeting has now been confirmed.
February 13th:
March 13th:
April 10:
Meeting times will be: 1:00 - 4:00 (Hopefully this will get everyone home before dark.)
Items to bring:
(Will post this up at a later time)rh
1. Be up to snuff on information on Austria, information found on the OnBoard Site.
2.
3.
4.
Note: Apparently one of the above dates may conflict with a spring break in one of the school districts. It is our intention to attempt to stay away from conflicts such as this because we want as many people to attend meetings as possible. If there is another date that would work better for us we can make that decision at a later time if the church is available. Obviously it is difficult to stay away from all conflicts that there might be because of the group size.
122 North West Street
Solon, IA 52338-8301
(319)624-5191
Meeting Dates:
January 9th : This meeting has now been confirmed.
February 13th:
March 13th:
April 10:
Meeting times will be: 1:00 - 4:00 (Hopefully this will get everyone home before dark.)
Items to bring:
(Will post this up at a later time)rh
1. Be up to snuff on information on Austria, information found on the OnBoard Site.
2.
3.
4.
Note: Apparently one of the above dates may conflict with a spring break in one of the school districts. It is our intention to attempt to stay away from conflicts such as this because we want as many people to attend meetings as possible. If there is another date that would work better for us we can make that decision at a later time if the church is available. Obviously it is difficult to stay away from all conflicts that there might be because of the group size.
European Discovery Social
Hi Everyone,
I do not have my distribution list completed yet or I might have sent this out as an e-mail so thought I would post it here for now. :)
The social for the European Discovery delegates and their families was held at the Wikiup Outdoor Learning Center last Sunday.
The food was outstanding, we had food from all four countries...main dishes, treats, bread, etc. I would like to suggest, in light of all the great food, if people would like to send me recipes including the name of the dish, ingredients, and directions for making it I will put them on the blog or on the google site, or maybe they can be posted on Facebook. I know there were a bunch I would like to get the recipe for but am not sure how to get back to finding out who brought it. Might be fun to have the recipies. Of course please include your name with the recipe.
It was great fun getting to know everyone a little better and hopefully everyone is off to a great start with their holiday plans.
We will continue to work on administrative responsibilities over the next few weeks so we will be ready to go at our 1st Orientation Meeting in January.
Once again, I would like to thank all delegates and their families for making this such a successful event. I can hardly wait to get started in January.
Best wishes,
Roger
I do not have my distribution list completed yet or I might have sent this out as an e-mail so thought I would post it here for now. :)
The social for the European Discovery delegates and their families was held at the Wikiup Outdoor Learning Center last Sunday.
The food was outstanding, we had food from all four countries...main dishes, treats, bread, etc. I would like to suggest, in light of all the great food, if people would like to send me recipes including the name of the dish, ingredients, and directions for making it I will put them on the blog or on the google site, or maybe they can be posted on Facebook. I know there were a bunch I would like to get the recipe for but am not sure how to get back to finding out who brought it. Might be fun to have the recipies. Of course please include your name with the recipe.
It was great fun getting to know everyone a little better and hopefully everyone is off to a great start with their holiday plans.
We will continue to work on administrative responsibilities over the next few weeks so we will be ready to go at our 1st Orientation Meeting in January.
Once again, I would like to thank all delegates and their families for making this such a successful event. I can hardly wait to get started in January.
Best wishes,
Roger
Friday, December 3, 2010
Christmas Suggestions
As we suggested, at least when we remembered to mention it, at the inteviews Christmas is a great time to create a list of items that you might want to take with you on your journey next summer. My wife and I are always looking for ways to save and this might be one, to double up some Christmas items/travel items. Some might even be good for a few laughs. We will make this an ongoing list. If anyone has any items they believe might be good to have on our journey send them to me and I will post them here.
- Laundry soap
- Adaptors (remember, you ususally get what you pay for here)
- Memory Sticks, camera
- Camera
- Personal Journal
- Headphones
- I-Pod, Shuffle, ...
- Suitcase
- Small duffle
- Sunglasses
- Wind Breaker
- Rain poncho
- Tennis shoes
- Umbrella
- Alarm clock
- Sweat Shirt
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Service Projects
This post will be an ongoing list of possible service projects that can be accomplished to meet the the service project piece of the People to People Program.
Read to Elementary School Children; in the library or maybe in a cafeteria.
There is a form on Google Sites that can be used to document time spent on service projets. (We will discuss this at one of our first Orientation meetings)
Read to Elementary School Children; in the library or maybe in a cafeteria.
There is a form on Google Sites that can be used to document time spent on service projets. (We will discuss this at one of our first Orientation meetings)
Meet Your Delegation Leader
Roger Halstead
319-270-3816
rhalstead16@mchsi.com
My Experience As A Leader:
My classroom experience included 34 years of teaching including running a library media center, computer labs, and computer maintenance responsibilities. Before that I was in the classroom in grades 1-8. I retired in 2007 and currently am subbing in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area. Just recently accepted a job to finish the year part time in an elementary school running the library. My experience as a leader with People to People has taken me to England, Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. This will be my 6th journey this year and my 8th year of being associated with People To People programs.
My Travel Experience:
As mentioned above my travel experiences has taken me to a variety of destinations. As well as those countries my family has also traveled extensively through the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Jamaica. We love to travel and over time have developed sort of a method to our madness related to traveling. Currently we travel with our siblings and with our children to different parts of the United States and overseas at various times of the year.
My Hobbies and Interests:
My personal hobbies include exercising through a variety of activities. I enjoy lifting weights, somewhat moderately, riding the elliptical, Nordic track, spinning bikes and the treadmill. Before I had to sort of eliminate the high impact workouts I was involved in the Martial Arts for almost 30 years, studying and teaching. Of course I love to read a variety of literature. My wife, Tracy, and I love spending time with our children; Tiffany, Tarah, and Caleb along with our five grandchildren.
My Favorite People to People Moment
There are so many but one that sticks in my mind is climbing the castle tower in England an abseiling down the outside of the tower.
319-270-3816
rhalstead16@mchsi.com
My Experience As A Leader:
My classroom experience included 34 years of teaching including running a library media center, computer labs, and computer maintenance responsibilities. Before that I was in the classroom in grades 1-8. I retired in 2007 and currently am subbing in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area. Just recently accepted a job to finish the year part time in an elementary school running the library. My experience as a leader with People to People has taken me to England, Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. This will be my 6th journey this year and my 8th year of being associated with People To People programs.
My Travel Experience:
As mentioned above my travel experiences has taken me to a variety of destinations. As well as those countries my family has also traveled extensively through the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Jamaica. We love to travel and over time have developed sort of a method to our madness related to traveling. Currently we travel with our siblings and with our children to different parts of the United States and overseas at various times of the year.
My Hobbies and Interests:
My personal hobbies include exercising through a variety of activities. I enjoy lifting weights, somewhat moderately, riding the elliptical, Nordic track, spinning bikes and the treadmill. Before I had to sort of eliminate the high impact workouts I was involved in the Martial Arts for almost 30 years, studying and teaching. Of course I love to read a variety of literature. My wife, Tracy, and I love spending time with our children; Tiffany, Tarah, and Caleb along with our five grandchildren.
My Favorite People to People Moment
There are so many but one that sticks in my mind is climbing the castle tower in England an abseiling down the outside of the tower.
Holiday Fundraising Idea #5
Goody Baskets
Another story but a possible Great idea!
At first, Austin W. from Champaign, Ill. tried to get sponsorships from business owners for his People to People program, but that was not as successful as he and his family had hoped. So, they came up with a secondary plan.
Over winter break, Austin and his grandmother took a day to visit businesses in town, explaining the program to them and showing them his acceptance letter. Much to their surprise, every place they visited gave a gift certificate or an item for a good basket, which they raffled off later on.
Goody Baskets
The goody basket included gift certificates for groceries, pizza, pool, a haircut, a car wash, and an ice cream cake. There was even a handmade quilt donated by one of h is mom's co-workers. The basket was valued at nearly $500.00.
Austin sold tickets for $5.00 or three for $10.00. He decided to only sell the tickets to family, friends, an people at his mom's office. He sold tickets for two weeks and held the drawing the Friday before Valentine's Day. The sales exceeded Austin's goal, totaling $1,235.00 With this kind of success, Austin had no doubt he'd get to travel with his People to People delegation.
Another story but a possible Great idea!
At first, Austin W. from Champaign, Ill. tried to get sponsorships from business owners for his People to People program, but that was not as successful as he and his family had hoped. So, they came up with a secondary plan.
Over winter break, Austin and his grandmother took a day to visit businesses in town, explaining the program to them and showing them his acceptance letter. Much to their surprise, every place they visited gave a gift certificate or an item for a good basket, which they raffled off later on.
Goody Baskets
The goody basket included gift certificates for groceries, pizza, pool, a haircut, a car wash, and an ice cream cake. There was even a handmade quilt donated by one of h is mom's co-workers. The basket was valued at nearly $500.00.
Austin sold tickets for $5.00 or three for $10.00. He decided to only sell the tickets to family, friends, an people at his mom's office. He sold tickets for two weeks and held the drawing the Friday before Valentine's Day. The sales exceeded Austin's goal, totaling $1,235.00 With this kind of success, Austin had no doubt he'd get to travel with his People to People delegation.
Holiday Fundraising Idea #4
From Yams to Riches
This is sort of story but still an idea.
Eleven-year-old Claire was accepted to travel on People to People Exploring Australia delegation in late winter and she only had three and a half months before her delegation travelled. She and her mom, Susie, knew they didn't have much time to complete a winter fundraising campaign, so they dug around in their craft bins to see what they could come up with. They found two simple supplies that they used to raise $700.00 in just six weeks.
What they ended up with was a set of $12.00 knitting rings and a few balls of yarn and Claire was on her way to creating her unique, handmade hats! Friends and family were happy to giver her unused yarn, and making the hats was easy to do while watching TV. Even Dad helped with the knitting.
At first they sold the hats for $5.00 but at the suggestion of friends and family they raised the price to $10.00. A friend of the family, Dr. Brooks, even ordered 20 hats to donate to the local neonatal intensive care unit and Claire went with Dr. Brooks so she could hand deliver them. Once spring arrived and hat sales slowed down, Claire moved on to her next creative fundraising venture.
This is sort of story but still an idea.
Eleven-year-old Claire was accepted to travel on People to People Exploring Australia delegation in late winter and she only had three and a half months before her delegation travelled. She and her mom, Susie, knew they didn't have much time to complete a winter fundraising campaign, so they dug around in their craft bins to see what they could come up with. They found two simple supplies that they used to raise $700.00 in just six weeks.
What they ended up with was a set of $12.00 knitting rings and a few balls of yarn and Claire was on her way to creating her unique, handmade hats! Friends and family were happy to giver her unused yarn, and making the hats was easy to do while watching TV. Even Dad helped with the knitting.
At first they sold the hats for $5.00 but at the suggestion of friends and family they raised the price to $10.00. A friend of the family, Dr. Brooks, even ordered 20 hats to donate to the local neonatal intensive care unit and Claire went with Dr. Brooks so she could hand deliver them. Once spring arrived and hat sales slowed down, Claire moved on to her next creative fundraising venture.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Safety Comes First on PTP Journeys
Primary leaders:
These are our seasoned veterans who have been through many travel programs with us. They are the point people on any travel program, as well as the people leading the groups on their life-changing adventures. While traveling, the primary leader serves as a liaison with the delegation manager, making sure all details are addressed and ensuring the best possible experience for each of our travelers. Every once in a while, there will be more than one primary leader per program on the rare occasion that two smaller groups are joined to reach the ideal program size of 40 travelers. In these cases, the two primary leaders quickly work together to determine who will serve as spokesperson for the group when working with the delegation manager. This system creates clean, concise, and open lines of communication between the leaders and the delegation manager who is responsible for guiding the travelers to their many destinations. We have found that a single point of contact for the travel group reduces the chances for miscommunication and, most importantly, creates a safer program for all.
Delegation managers:
People to People Ambassador Programs works with more than 40 different partners around the world to deliver our various programs. Each of these partners provides a delegation manager on each program itinerary. The manager ensures every venue is alerted to the delegation’s arrival and that all hotels and meals are arranged before the travelers arrive at any location.The delegation manager completes the same training as our leaders and must maintain a current background check, as well as be licensed as a professional tour guide in their country. In addition to the training that must be completed with People to People, these delegation managers also complete an exhaustive training with their own local partner, even going so far as to conduct a tour on the planned itinerary without any travelers. In some countries, it is common for delegation managers to have more than five years of experience before being allowed the opportunity to participate on a People to People program—and then only when they have demonstrated that they are the best at what they do. Even then, these delegation managers are accompanied by a seasoned People to People manager on as many programs as it takes to confirm they understand all the People to People-specific safety protocols. Clearly, our partners embrace our belief that the safety and health of each delegation is our number-one priority.
Teacher leaders:
The teacher leaders traveling with our programs are often longtime veterans of People to People Program travel. All leaders are responsible for working closely with each other to ensure all program leadership is consistent. Each of our teacher leaders is responsible for the safety and health of 10 students—and only 10 students. We work diligently to keep these ratios because we believe that this situation is how we can best provide excellent guidance and supervision to each and every traveler.The leaders complete in-person CPR certification, not online programs, and must maintain a current background check on file with the program office. They also complete an extensive set of online training modules covering everything from identifying abuse to ensuring students remain hydrated when traveling. In addition, we always pair our newer teacher leaders with experienced teachers to create a learning environment where the new teacher can gain the necessary skills and knowledge before the program starts. As with all our training processes, we are committed to procedures that have proven to be highly effective, safe, and repeatable.
Taken directly from the PTP Website
These are our seasoned veterans who have been through many travel programs with us. They are the point people on any travel program, as well as the people leading the groups on their life-changing adventures. While traveling, the primary leader serves as a liaison with the delegation manager, making sure all details are addressed and ensuring the best possible experience for each of our travelers. Every once in a while, there will be more than one primary leader per program on the rare occasion that two smaller groups are joined to reach the ideal program size of 40 travelers. In these cases, the two primary leaders quickly work together to determine who will serve as spokesperson for the group when working with the delegation manager. This system creates clean, concise, and open lines of communication between the leaders and the delegation manager who is responsible for guiding the travelers to their many destinations. We have found that a single point of contact for the travel group reduces the chances for miscommunication and, most importantly, creates a safer program for all.
Delegation managers:
People to People Ambassador Programs works with more than 40 different partners around the world to deliver our various programs. Each of these partners provides a delegation manager on each program itinerary. The manager ensures every venue is alerted to the delegation’s arrival and that all hotels and meals are arranged before the travelers arrive at any location.The delegation manager completes the same training as our leaders and must maintain a current background check, as well as be licensed as a professional tour guide in their country. In addition to the training that must be completed with People to People, these delegation managers also complete an exhaustive training with their own local partner, even going so far as to conduct a tour on the planned itinerary without any travelers. In some countries, it is common for delegation managers to have more than five years of experience before being allowed the opportunity to participate on a People to People program—and then only when they have demonstrated that they are the best at what they do. Even then, these delegation managers are accompanied by a seasoned People to People manager on as many programs as it takes to confirm they understand all the People to People-specific safety protocols. Clearly, our partners embrace our belief that the safety and health of each delegation is our number-one priority.
Teacher leaders:
The teacher leaders traveling with our programs are often longtime veterans of People to People Program travel. All leaders are responsible for working closely with each other to ensure all program leadership is consistent. Each of our teacher leaders is responsible for the safety and health of 10 students—and only 10 students. We work diligently to keep these ratios because we believe that this situation is how we can best provide excellent guidance and supervision to each and every traveler.The leaders complete in-person CPR certification, not online programs, and must maintain a current background check on file with the program office. They also complete an extensive set of online training modules covering everything from identifying abuse to ensuring students remain hydrated when traveling. In addition, we always pair our newer teacher leaders with experienced teachers to create a learning environment where the new teacher can gain the necessary skills and knowledge before the program starts. As with all our training processes, we are committed to procedures that have proven to be highly effective, safe, and repeatable.
Taken directly from the PTP Website
Holiday Fundraising Idea #3
Write, Blog, Tweet to Friends and Family
Write/Blog/Tweet for contributions
People love to help out at this time of year. Sharpen your writing skills and check out these steps:
Step 1: Instead of gifts, ask for cash this year towards your People to People program. Visit: http://www.fundingyoureducation.org/. and download the contribution form.
Step 2: E-mail donors a thank-you note, and tell them you will keep them informed as you prepare for your travels. Keep them up-to-date via their favorite way to communicate on your contribution form, offer people a choice to stay in touch by snail mail or online. Then follow their advice and communicate the way they want.
Write/Blog/Tweet for contributions
People love to help out at this time of year. Sharpen your writing skills and check out these steps:
Step 1: Instead of gifts, ask for cash this year towards your People to People program. Visit: http://www.fundingyoureducation.org/. and download the contribution form.
Step 2: E-mail donors a thank-you note, and tell them you will keep them informed as you prepare for your travels. Keep them up-to-date via their favorite way to communicate on your contribution form, offer people a choice to stay in touch by snail mail or online. Then follow their advice and communicate the way they want.
Holiday Fundraising Idea #2
Host A Gift-Wrapping Station
Host a package gift-wrapping station.
This idea works. People love to shop at the holidays, but not everyone loves to wrap. Provide this service and be ready to travel.
Step 1: Contact a local bookstore, mall, or department store. Ask if they will let you set up in their store to do gift-wrapping for a day, an evening, a weekend.
Step 2: Be available at the right time-the day, particularly through weekends before Christmas. Advertise your hours, location, and prices. Engage the help of friends, family, or other Ambassadors. Advertise why you are doing this and where you are going. Set out tip jars for extra cash.
Host a package gift-wrapping station.
This idea works. People love to shop at the holidays, but not everyone loves to wrap. Provide this service and be ready to travel.
Step 1: Contact a local bookstore, mall, or department store. Ask if they will let you set up in their store to do gift-wrapping for a day, an evening, a weekend.
Step 2: Be available at the right time-the day, particularly through weekends before Christmas. Advertise your hours, location, and prices. Engage the help of friends, family, or other Ambassadors. Advertise why you are doing this and where you are going. Set out tip jars for extra cash.
Holiday Fundraising Idea #1
Sell Holiday Cookies, Pies, or Chocolates
Sell Christmas, or other holiday cookies, pies, or chocolates
This is the best time of year to sell desserts and chocolates. Candy bars can be great stocking stuffers and treats for neighbors, co-workers, and teachers.
Step 1: Purchase cookie dough or pies from a wholesaler, or make your own, and purchase chocolate to re-sell. Price the cakes, cookies, and pies about $4.00-$5.00 above what it costs to produce or procure each item. Double the price of the chocolates.
Step 2: Sell the holiday treats door to door, at school, to friends and family, or at church. Have your items ready for pickup at least three days before the holidays. Get out, get started, earn cash!
Sell Christmas, or other holiday cookies, pies, or chocolates
This is the best time of year to sell desserts and chocolates. Candy bars can be great stocking stuffers and treats for neighbors, co-workers, and teachers.
Step 1: Purchase cookie dough or pies from a wholesaler, or make your own, and purchase chocolate to re-sell. Price the cakes, cookies, and pies about $4.00-$5.00 above what it costs to produce or procure each item. Double the price of the chocolates.
Step 2: Sell the holiday treats door to door, at school, to friends and family, or at church. Have your items ready for pickup at least three days before the holidays. Get out, get started, earn cash!
Healthy Eating Habits Start At Home
Did you know parents have the greatest influence on shaping their children's lifestyle and eating habits? Good nutrition begins at home and is the root of lifelong health. Try these simple tips to help your family eat well and enjoy nutritious foods both at home and while traveling as a Student Ambassador with People to People.
Tips for Developing Healthy Eating Habits Focus on foods kids should eat instead of what not to eat
Tips for Developing Healthy Eating Habits Focus on foods kids should eat instead of what not to eat
Pack the kitchen with foods that are nutritious and ready to eat, such as:
- Boldly colored fruits and vegetables. Deep, dark colors provide more disease-fighting nutrients.
- Whole grains that are rich in fiber.
- Low fat and fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt.
- Fish, eggs, beans, nuts, lean meats, and skinless poultry.
Set a good example :
- Children are better equipped to make nutritious choices if they see you choosing healthy foods.
Use positive messages:
- Let kids know that all foods fit into a healthful diet; there are no "good" or "bad" foods. The key is moderation.
Introduce a new food every week:
- This encourages children to be open to new things and adds variety to their diets. Allow kids to help choose the foods and make it a positive, fun experience.
Set expectations:
- For example: Everyone in the family starts the day with breakfast; after-school snacks must include a serving of fruit or vegetables and one whole grain food; soda is reserved for special, rare occasions.
Talk about nutritious choices wherever you go:
- Talk to kids about smart food choices and how important they are for learning, doing well in school and sports, feeling good, and staying healthy at home and while traveling abroad.
Guide, but don’t steer:
- Allow your kids to be in the driver’s seat once they know the basic rules for good nutrition. Empower children to make the right choices on their own, even when you’re not around!
Written by April Davis, PTP
Monday, November 15, 2010
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement is an integral part of the People to People experience. Parents are involved with the People to People program just as they are in the everyday education of their children. Parents are invited to attend all of our Orientation Meetings, but are only really expected to be at the first and last meeting. We hope you will want to come to all.
For those of you that do opt to attend all the meetings there will be many levels of participation for you that hopefully will this experience as fun for you as it is for your child. One of the ways for you to become an integral part of this is to work on a committee or for some maybe a couple of committees. We will have you parents involved in many other activities during our meetings as well. Sometimes the committee work can be done concurrently to the meetings or away from the Orientation meeting.
Besides participating in the activities at the meetings you can be further involved in meetings by helping, as stated earlier, in a number of ways. Committees is another way to get involved. There are committees that organize food at the meetings, to creating fundraising committees, to helping manage paperwork. Below there is a list of committees we have had in the past and a short description of each. Please take a look and see if any of the committees listed might be one that you could help with to assist in making this a Outstanding experience for your child.
We will attempt to discuss this at the social so that we can hit the road running at our first Orientation meeting in January.
For those of you that do opt to attend all the meetings there will be many levels of participation for you that hopefully will this experience as fun for you as it is for your child. One of the ways for you to become an integral part of this is to work on a committee or for some maybe a couple of committees. We will have you parents involved in many other activities during our meetings as well. Sometimes the committee work can be done concurrently to the meetings or away from the Orientation meeting.
Besides participating in the activities at the meetings you can be further involved in meetings by helping, as stated earlier, in a number of ways. Committees is another way to get involved. There are committees that organize food at the meetings, to creating fundraising committees, to helping manage paperwork. Below there is a list of committees we have had in the past and a short description of each. Please take a look and see if any of the committees listed might be one that you could help with to assist in making this a Outstanding experience for your child.
We will attempt to discuss this at the social so that we can hit the road running at our first Orientation meeting in January.
- Phone tree: Responsible for organizing and managing the phone tree. There is a phone tree template that can be used if a new one is not created. This person would also work on some dry runs to make sure the chain of command works.
- Fundraising: This committee has a free rain. The more creative you can be the more succcessful it will become. An address that may be useful: (www.fundingyoureducation.org) may be looked at and I also have put a few fundraising ideas on the blog.
- Food: Responsible for managing a food/beverage of some sort for each meeting. Meetings tend to be a bit long and a snack is definitely called for at some point during the meeting. :)
- Service Project Hours: We will be having forms for this. At this point a decision on how the service hours will be met and the committee may want to make some recommendations on this. I do have some ideas on it that might make it a bit more manageable.
- BonVoyage Picnic: This is a social meeting of sorts that will happen in June, just before we go on our journey. The committee will be responsible for finding a spot and determining what people will bring for food, etc. Other business items will be handled by the leaders.
- Photo Committee: This is a new committee that I would like to see get going. I believe there is a real opportunity for someone with a photo eye to have some fun. We could have a People to People Facebook where we could post pictures that are taken during the Orientation meetings, etc. Then pictures from the journey could be uploaded to it as well.
- Elected Official Committee: Responsibility here lies incoordinating a visit by an elected offical or organize a visit to an area like a city council meeting, etc. or coordinated a visit by someone that has visited the areas that we will be journeying to.
- Guest Speakers Committee: This committee could work with or combine with the elected official committee to coordinate an activity or two.
- Reunion Gathering Committee: Organize a reunion upon our return, place, date, etc. This often takes place a couple of weeks after we return, when the journey is still fresh in our minds. This gives our delegates a chance to organize notes, pictures, etc. from the journey that they can bring to the reunion.
- T-shirt Committee: Organize a design contest for a t-shirt that will be worn by our delegates while we are on our journey. It would include getting it printed as well.
- Currency Committee: Coordinate money transaction for teh group via US Bank Cedar Rapids or any other bank that we can get money exchanged for currency we will need in the countries we will be journeying to.
- Activities Booklet Committee: This can be fun for a creative individual. In the past we have put together a booklet that has information, games, delegate names, etc. in a booklet that delegates carry with them. Another way to record information about their journey.
- Secret Project Committee: Coming soon! Since this is a secret I can only share this with the Committee Chair. :)
- Communications Committee: This committee will coordinate articles that could be delivered to local newspapers, with stories, pictures, etc. There is quite a bit of material that People to People have as guidelines for this committee.
Post not completed. 11.21.2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Pre-Travel Checklist
December 1
- Passport Application should be started
January 15
- Health Form should have been turned in. Preferrably at the first Orientation Meeting in January.
- Submit to Delegation Leader
February 9
- Passport Photos should be turned in.
- Submit to Delegation Leader
March 1
- Should have received your passport by now. Submit your passport at this time. Make copies of the passport to keep at home. (3) copies should be made, one to keep at home and one to take while you travel and another for the leader to have on file.
- Submit to Delegation Leader (2)
March 1
- Air Waiver of Responsibility form and Land Waiver of Responsibility forms due.
- Submit to Program Office and Delegation Leader
April 1
- Those that are not U.S. Citizens (Re-entry permit and Visas) due.
- Submit to Delegation Leader
April 1
- Success Contracts due.
- Submit to Delegation Leader.
Some information you will need to submit online at OnBoard (http://www.peopletopeople.com/onboard)
March 1
- Passport information - number and dates
March 1
- Apparel sizing information
March 1
- Interests/allergies
April 1
- Emergency contact information
Thursday, October 14, 2010
General Homestay Information
The European Discovery: Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland will have a three night home stay in Austria or Switzerland.
General Homestay Riminders:
Home stays vary depending on age groups and itineraries. The majority stay in a single-family house, often with children, or are hosted by schools or community groups. Other cultural awareness opportunities which students may experience are farm stays, bed-and-breakfast type accomodations, or a European guest house, which is similar to a bed-and-breakfast except that there are opportunities to interact with other people in the residence.
Depending on the itinerary and type of home stay accommodations, Student Ambassadors may be placed by themselves or with one or more additional Student Ambassador. (Note: Sixth graders traveling with a middle school delegation will have a home stay or guest house experience.)
Preparing for a Home Stay
Part of your preparation should be to prepare gifts for your host, whether a family, innkeeper, or someone you have met while you have traveled. This could include the Delegation Manager, Bus Driver, host family, etc. (Note: Fifth and Sixth grade programs only do not have home stays.)
Some suggestions include small gifts from your city and/or state, like local cookbooks, key chains, hats, books, poster, keepsakes, or even a certificate of appreciation. Some creative Student Ambassador delegations have had pencils, pens, or notepads printed with the delegation name or area. If done as a group, these are personal and easy to transport. Many Student Ambassadors compile persoanl photo albums by taking pictures of family, pets, hometown, school. friends, sports, and other applicable events and items.
During the Home Stay
Fun and safety are our priorities for the home stay. In the Ambassador Leader Travel Handbook, the program office will announce the "code word" for the year. All delegations should let students know the code word and how to use it. If at any point a delegate feels unsafe, he or she can call the delegation leaders or program office and use the code word. If a code word is used the leaders will immediately contact the program office and the student will be retrieved ASAP.
Issues Classed as Emergencies:
General Homestay Riminders:
Home stays vary depending on age groups and itineraries. The majority stay in a single-family house, often with children, or are hosted by schools or community groups. Other cultural awareness opportunities which students may experience are farm stays, bed-and-breakfast type accomodations, or a European guest house, which is similar to a bed-and-breakfast except that there are opportunities to interact with other people in the residence.
Depending on the itinerary and type of home stay accommodations, Student Ambassadors may be placed by themselves or with one or more additional Student Ambassador. (Note: Sixth graders traveling with a middle school delegation will have a home stay or guest house experience.)
Preparing for a Home Stay
Part of your preparation should be to prepare gifts for your host, whether a family, innkeeper, or someone you have met while you have traveled. This could include the Delegation Manager, Bus Driver, host family, etc. (Note: Fifth and Sixth grade programs only do not have home stays.)
Some suggestions include small gifts from your city and/or state, like local cookbooks, key chains, hats, books, poster, keepsakes, or even a certificate of appreciation. Some creative Student Ambassador delegations have had pencils, pens, or notepads printed with the delegation name or area. If done as a group, these are personal and easy to transport. Many Student Ambassadors compile persoanl photo albums by taking pictures of family, pets, hometown, school. friends, sports, and other applicable events and items.
During the Home Stay
Fun and safety are our priorities for the home stay. In the Ambassador Leader Travel Handbook, the program office will announce the "code word" for the year. All delegations should let students know the code word and how to use it. If at any point a delegate feels unsafe, he or she can call the delegation leaders or program office and use the code word. If a code word is used the leaders will immediately contact the program office and the student will be retrieved ASAP.
Issues Classed as Emergencies:
- Students not having beds of their own, or having to share a room with someone of the opposit sex
- No food provided
- A medical problem - injury or serious illness or allergies
- Anything considered to be dangerous or illegal
- Any person or circumstance that makes a student feel threatened in any way
Things that are NOT Emergencies:
- Not liking the food or the mealtime hours.
- Someone in the family smokes
- Alcohol is served in the family
Make the Most of this People to People Opportunity
- Keep an open mind: "It's different, not worse."
- Consider your home stay as a learning experience.
Health Information
Background:
Every year, delegates traveling on People to People journeys come with a variety of medical conditions. People to People is committed to helping delegates participate in a program, regardless of health issues. The vast majority of medical situations do not prevent students from traveling, as long as students are able to self-regulated their conditions. People to People has staff dedicted to providing the means for students with health issues to travel.
In order for People to People to make accomodations fora student with health issues and ensure safety while traveling, the program office must be aware of the student's medical conditon. People to People health forms are designed to help each family make the program aware of their child's medical needs.
Guidelines for Delegates Traveling with Medical Conditions:
Every year, delegates traveling on People to People journeys come with a variety of medical conditions. People to People is committed to helping delegates participate in a program, regardless of health issues. The vast majority of medical situations do not prevent students from traveling, as long as students are able to self-regulated their conditions. People to People has staff dedicted to providing the means for students with health issues to travel.
In order for People to People to make accomodations fora student with health issues and ensure safety while traveling, the program office must be aware of the student's medical conditon. People to People health forms are designed to help each family make the program aware of their child's medical needs.
Guidelines for Delegates Traveling with Medical Conditions:
- A delegate must be able to independently handle any required medications, injections, or other treatments without supervision Due to liability, leaders cannot hold or administer recurring medication or treatment.
- Delegates must bring enough prescription or over-the-counter medication to last the duration of teh progrm.
- Delegates with medical alert jewelry must wear it at all times during the journey.
- Delegates with dietary allergies must inspect all food for ingredients related to the allergy. People to People and delegation leaders are unable to control food contents during travel.
If you have questions or information about your child's medical condition, please contact your delegation leader or the program office.
It is important that all health forms are accurate and submitted in a timely manner in order for the program office to ensure the best support for your child. Any medical issues that are disclosed will be kept in complete confidentiallity, available only to leaders and the program office.
To ensure the program office has enough time to provide the best support for the delegate and the leader, health forms must be submitted to leaders no later than January 15.
Passport and Visa Information
Passports:
Many of you will be applying for your first passport. It is important for you to begin this process at your earliest convenience, ideally before January 2011 as the process can take a minimum of 4 weeks. So the earlier you apply the sooner we can take care of the paperwork with the home office in regards to passport information. This would include anyone that needs to renew a passport. A valid passport needs to valid up to six months after our program return date. Considering this I would say that if your passport is good until 2012 then you would not need to renew it.
Information regarding obtaining a U.S. passport is included in the Student Ambassador Protocol. The sooner you get started on this the better.
Probably the easiest place to get this done is the U.S. Post Office.
The following items will be needed when you apply for the passport:
Many of you will be applying for your first passport. It is important for you to begin this process at your earliest convenience, ideally before January 2011 as the process can take a minimum of 4 weeks. So the earlier you apply the sooner we can take care of the paperwork with the home office in regards to passport information. This would include anyone that needs to renew a passport. A valid passport needs to valid up to six months after our program return date. Considering this I would say that if your passport is good until 2012 then you would not need to renew it.
Information regarding obtaining a U.S. passport is included in the Student Ambassador Protocol. The sooner you get started on this the better.
Probably the easiest place to get this done is the U.S. Post Office.
The following items will be needed when you apply for the passport:
- Proof of citizenship by having a previously issued W.S. Passport, Certified Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth).
- Proof of Identification by having a valid driver's license, previously issued U.S. Passport, Naturalization Certificate, Current Government ID.....
- Money for cost of Passport - ________________
- For the European Discovery journey we will not need any visas.
We will discuss this at our social to clear up any questions, etc.
Student's Guide to the Project Fair
Background:
The People to People Student Amabassador Programs will provide opportunity for you to expand your knowledge about the world beyond our own borders. Pre-travel research is another way to increase global awareness about your destination countries. As you are learning about teh geography, history, government, and culture of your destination in months prior to your travel, you will determine a specific topic you'd like to learn more about. You'll research this topic and become an expert at it. At your last orientation meeting, or the second to last orientation meeting you will share a display or PowerPt at a "Project Fair" time. Specific dates will be set for this once we solidify our Orientation Meeting dates.
Topic Examples:
The People to People Student Amabassador Programs will provide opportunity for you to expand your knowledge about the world beyond our own borders. Pre-travel research is another way to increase global awareness about your destination countries. As you are learning about teh geography, history, government, and culture of your destination in months prior to your travel, you will determine a specific topic you'd like to learn more about. You'll research this topic and become an expert at it. At your last orientation meeting, or the second to last orientation meeting you will share a display or PowerPt at a "Project Fair" time. Specific dates will be set for this once we solidify our Orientation Meeting dates.
Topic Examples:
- An in-depth look at an era, significant incident, or person in one of the destination countries history
- Environmental issues, conservation efforts, endangered species of destination countries
- Food, clothing/fashion or music (traditional or contemporary)
- Customs
- The destination country's film industry
- Creatures of the destination countries
- Geologic activity
- Artwork of the Louve (France)
- Magnificent structures of any of the destination countries
- Geological features of destinatin countries
The Display/Power Pt:
- If you have been to a science fair or to a museum, you may have seen displays that are engaging and interesting. Try to apply what you've seen to create a display so appealing that no one can pass it. While it's most important that you have expanded your global awareness by becoming an expert on your topic, you should also challenge yourself creatively, by coming up with an engaging way to display your learning.
- A PowerPt to be created would include the same information as above but just be created in a digital format. (Computer, projector, and screen will be available for your use when presenting.) Length may vary: 5 at a minimum - 10 minutes at a maximum.
Display Tips:
- Engage the senses! Instead of just showing a printed recipe, display the ingredients along with the completed recipe or have a tasting session. :) Instead of just showing images of a musical instrument, have a recording of the music playing. Not all topics will allow for such display items, but do your b est, given the topic. A poster/PowerPt with great photos, graphics, or other images can be engaging and interesting, or you might also consider an automatic slide show from a laptop.
Instructions:
- Select a topic that interests you
- Get your leader's approval on the topic
- Submit your topic to your leader
- Use library books, reliable web resources, educational DVDs, and other resources to research this topic. Make sure you document these resources in some type of bibliography as a part of your PowerPt or display.
- Determine a creative way to display your learning or how it will be presented in a PowerPt.
- Prepare your display/PowerPt for the 2nd to last or last Orientation Meeting.
Evaluation:
- In this activity you will be evaluated on how you: share knowledge of your topic, demonstrate effort and creativity in the display/PowerPt, explain resources in your display. A rubric will be given to you when you start your project.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Social - December 5th Wickiup Hill Facility
The social has been established for the high school European Discovery Journey happening in the summer of 2011. It will be held at the Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. The address is:
10260 Morris Hills Road
Toddville, IA 52341
(319)892-6485
It will be best if you Google this spot for our meeting as everyone will be coming from different directions. It is not difficult to find and has plenty of parking.
This will Not be the location for our regular meetings. We will be looking for possible locations for our (4) Orientation Meetings to be held after the holidays. If anyone has any ideas about a location that would be large enough for 80 to 100 people at minimal cost please let me know. Everyone that I contact seems to want $150.00 or so in order to meet or require "Proof of Insurance". I am open to suggestions. It would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me with any suggestions and hopefully we can discuss them at the social in December.
New Information:
As mentioned in the e-mail sent on Wednesday, November 24th, the social eats should be some sort of appetizer, dessert, main dish or snack of some kind.
Time frame: 1:15-3:15
Below are the countries and assigned delegates for each country:
***If your name does not appear on the list below please bring a treat from a country of your choice! :)
Adams, Blari, Christiansen, Clark, Coelho, McKenna Cole, Hansen, Dougherty.........France
Dirks, Dye, Goodell, Ryan Cole, Hawbaker, Heims, Herb, Kennedy, Roger Halstead.........Itlay
I am looking forward to seeing everyone again on Sunday and getting to know everyone better.
My cell number is (319)270-3816.
10260 Morris Hills Road
Toddville, IA 52341
(319)892-6485
It will be best if you Google this spot for our meeting as everyone will be coming from different directions. It is not difficult to find and has plenty of parking.
This will Not be the location for our regular meetings. We will be looking for possible locations for our (4) Orientation Meetings to be held after the holidays. If anyone has any ideas about a location that would be large enough for 80 to 100 people at minimal cost please let me know. Everyone that I contact seems to want $150.00 or so in order to meet or require "Proof of Insurance". I am open to suggestions. It would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me with any suggestions and hopefully we can discuss them at the social in December.
New Information:
As mentioned in the e-mail sent on Wednesday, November 24th, the social eats should be some sort of appetizer, dessert, main dish or snack of some kind.
Time frame: 1:15-3:15
Below are the countries and assigned delegates for each country:
***If your name does not appear on the list below please bring a treat from a country of your choice! :)
Adams, Blari, Christiansen, Clark, Coelho, McKenna Cole, Hansen, Dougherty.........France
Dirks, Dye, Goodell, Ryan Cole, Hawbaker, Heims, Herb, Kennedy, Roger Halstead.........Itlay
Leonard, Litow, Martin, Martins, Mathis, McGowen, Mercer, Tracy Halstead..............Austria
Miller, More, Siddell, Sloan, Thomas, Toledo, Witte, Andrea Fredrickson...............................Switzerland
Be prepared for some fun and the start of a FANTASTIC Journey!!!!!I am looking forward to seeing everyone again on Sunday and getting to know everyone better.
My cell number is (319)270-3816.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Academic Credit Information
How Do I Get Credit?
- Attend all meetings (you will need to make up any you miss).
- Complete all pre-travel assignments (guidelines and expectations for each will be provided with the assignment).
- Participate in all pre-travel and travel activities and assignments, including completing the research project and travel journal assignments.
- Uphold Ambassadorial behavior standards during pre-travel and travel phases (as defined by the Standards for Success).
- Leaders will evaluate all students with a Pass/No Pass for both pre-travel and travel phases of the program and will send a credit report to the Washington School of World Studies. This usually occurs within six weeks of returning from travel.
- The Washington School of World Studies will send a transcript to each student who receives a passing grade. Students can then provide the transcript to their high school to request academic credit (It is up to each individual school whether or not the credit is accepted).
- For more information, visit the Washington School of World Studies website at schoolofwrldstudies.org.
Eastern Washington University (EWU) College Credit Information
- A variety of courses are offered to students in 7th grade through 12th grade, from the Eisenhower Center of Eastern Washington University. Course requirements are determined by the course and number of credits being earned.
- Students enroll directly with EWU and pay tuition to the Eisenhower Center.
- Cost per credit is $158.00 (2009 cost)
- For more information, visit EWU's Eisenhower Center website at ewo.edu/x6309.xml.
Note: There is no need to sign up or enroll to receive high school credit. All Student Ambassadors entering grades 9 through 12 are automatically enrolled.
Navigating OnBoard Website
In the OnBoard web site Delegates Can:
- Contact fellow delegates
- Learn more about their leaders
- Update their personal information
- Check orientation meeting schedules
- View travel schedules (airlines and accomodations)
- Make tuition payments
- Gain fundraising skills
- Learn more about each destination through interactive study guides
- Learn how to apply for passports and learn other skills for traveling abroad
- Download forms
- Access the People to People Alumni Community
Log-in to OnBoard
- peopletopeople.com/onboard
- The following is needed to log in:
- USERNAME ____________________
- PASSWORD ____________________
Upon enrollment, you will receive temporary login information. At initial log in you will be able to change your login and update your person information. You will aslo be asked to provide additional information. The "Additional Information" screen may be passed but all information requested must be entered before travel to ensure that each studen't journey is set up appropriately.
Required Information (and due dates)
- Health Information (Due January 15) or before
- Pasport Information (Due March 1) or before
- Shirt Size (Due March 1) or before
- Emergency Contact (Due April 1) or before
Parent Use of the Onboard Website
- While delegates are traveling, parents can use the OnBoard website to learn of any changes to the itinerary, airline schedules and accomodations.
Orientation Meeting Goals and Expectations
- Orientation Meeting Goals
- To understand the origins of People to People Program, the role of the Student Ambassador, and the value of cross-cultural exchange.
- To Promote global awareness by learning about the countries and peoples the delegation will visit.
- To develop citizenship, Ambassadorial behavior, and communication skills.
- To bond the students as a travel team and prepare them to successfully meet the challenges of world travel.
- Expectations of Student Ambassadors at Orientation Meetings:
- Attend and participate in all meetings.
- Be on time and prepared with materials and assignments.
- Uphold Ambassadorial standards at the meetings, including appropriate dress.
- Check the OnBoard website regularly.
- Be familiar with content of the Student Ambassador Protocol.
Interview Dates and Location Set
Multiple times and dates have been estabslished for interview dates for high school journey paricipation. The location of these interviews has also been chosen.
The location will be Panera Bread just off Edgewood Road, directly across from Westdale Mall. This location is on the southwest part of town which may make it a bit easier for those coming from the Iowa City to find. The address is listed below:
Panera Bread
2665 Edgewood Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319)654-9452
Interview Dates are listed below:
Saturday, November 27 9:00-9:45
Saturday, November 27 10:00-10:45
Saturday, November 27 11:00-11:45
Saturday, November 27 12:00-12:45
Saturday, November 27 1:00-1:45
Saturday, November 27 2:00-2:45
Saturday, November 27 3:00-3:45
Saturday, November 27 4:00-4:45
Sunday, November 28 12:00-12:45
Sunday, November 28 1:00-1:45
Sunday, November 28 2:00-2:45
Sunday, November 28 3:00-3:45
Sunday, November 28 4:00-4:45
Monday, November 29 6:00- 6:45
Monday, November 29 7:00 - 7:45
Tuesday, November 30 6:00-6:45
Tuesday, November 30 7:00-7:45
Wednesday, December 1 6:00-6:45
Wednesday, December 1 7:00-7:45
Thursday, December 2 6:00-6:45
Thursday, December 2 7:00-7:45
Friday, December 3 6:00-6:45
Friday, December 3 7:00-7:45
Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes with a 15 minute or so question and answer time for parents and delegates together.
If you have any questions regarding an arranged interview time, items to bring, etc. please contact Roger Halstead at (319)-270-3816.
For anyone that is unable to make any of these interview dates or possibly lives outside of our area that would make it difficult to get here we can arrange an over-the-phone interview.
The location will be Panera Bread just off Edgewood Road, directly across from Westdale Mall. This location is on the southwest part of town which may make it a bit easier for those coming from the Iowa City to find. The address is listed below:
Panera Bread
2665 Edgewood Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319)654-9452
Interview Dates are listed below:
Saturday, November 27 9:00-9:45
Saturday, November 27 10:00-10:45
Saturday, November 27 11:00-11:45
Saturday, November 27 12:00-12:45
Saturday, November 27 1:00-1:45
Saturday, November 27 2:00-2:45
Saturday, November 27 3:00-3:45
Saturday, November 27 4:00-4:45
Sunday, November 28 12:00-12:45
Sunday, November 28 1:00-1:45
Sunday, November 28 2:00-2:45
Sunday, November 28 3:00-3:45
Sunday, November 28 4:00-4:45
Monday, November 29 6:00- 6:45
Monday, November 29 7:00 - 7:45
Tuesday, November 30 6:00-6:45
Tuesday, November 30 7:00-7:45
Wednesday, December 1 6:00-6:45
Wednesday, December 1 7:00-7:45
Thursday, December 2 6:00-6:45
Thursday, December 2 7:00-7:45
Friday, December 3 6:00-6:45
Friday, December 3 7:00-7:45
Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes with a 15 minute or so question and answer time for parents and delegates together.
If you have any questions regarding an arranged interview time, items to bring, etc. please contact Roger Halstead at (319)-270-3816.
For anyone that is unable to make any of these interview dates or possibly lives outside of our area that would make it difficult to get here we can arrange an over-the-phone interview.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Passport Information
It is never to early to begin working on your passport for the upcoming travel season. For information regarding application for or renewal off an existing passport go to the following address: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport.
If your passport has been issued by another country please talk to me. Very important.
If your passport has been issued by another country please talk to me. Very important.
Fundraising Video
There is a new fundraising video available this year. It consists of two parts, both of which we will be viewing in Orientation Meeting #1 and Orientation Meeting #2. If you for some reason you are not at one of these meetings then you can view it at the OnBoard website. This website will be found at the People to People website.
To log onto the People to People website click on the address below:
To log onto the People to People website click on the address below:
Student Enrollment Options
Delegates have a few options when traveling with PTP in 2011. Below you will see travel options if you would happen to want to travel with a different age group.
- 5th grade may travel with Junior High
- 7th grade may travel with elementary
- 8th grade may travel with high school
- 9th grade may travel with junior high
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