Orientation meeting one

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS

Australian AdventureLearning to be an

Ambassador

January 8th, 2010

Summer 2011H 05365

Please be sure you signed in at the back

~ Please place any health forms in the folders with your name on it

Self-introductions

Congratulations!!!

Student introduction... Let’s practice our communication skills!!!

In a loud voice please include: First and last nameSchool you attend and grade you

are inFavorite subjectCity you live inIf you could be anywhere

tomorrow, where would it be?

What to look forward to…

Cross-cultural awareness

Leadership and communication skills

New friendships Self-confidence

Overview of travel…

Average # of delegates 40

Average leader to student ratio 1:10

Delegation manager

Travel mostly by motor coach

To provide a fun, educational, interactive experience that involves the parents, bonds the students, and prepares the students for travel.

To understand the origins of the People to People Program, the role of the Student Ambassador, and the value of the 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

Attend and participate in all meetingsGain needed information,

form bondsWhat if I need to miss one

meeting? Be on time and prepared

Meetings will start on timeAssignment sheet reminder

Uphold Ambassadorial standards at meetings Clothing, behavior

Check OnBoard site and email regularly Directions later in meeting

Be familiar with Student Ambassador Protocol Found on OnBoard

Builds good relations with other countries

Promotes peace Acts in a way that is

honorable

A goodwill representative of one’s country.

Task: Draw images, words, etc. that are characteristics of what a good ambassador is.

High school elective credit for any delegate going into 9th grade.

Automatically enrolled

University credit Variety of classes

ranging from 1 to 5 credits

For more information visit: ewu.edu/x6309.xml

See handout for more information.

This is a picture of the Sydney Opera House. It has been open since 1973. The Sydney Opera House is the home of Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company, and the Sydney Symphony.

You will see alumni, leaders, and parents

share their experiences.

What stands out to you in this video? What did you learn that you didn’t

know before?

In OnBoard, Students Can: •Contact fellow delegates•Learn more about their leaders and read the leader blog•Update their personal information•Check orientation meeting schedules•View travel schedules (airlines and accommodations)•Make tuition payments•Gain fundraising skills•Learn about each destination with interactive study guides•Learn how to apply for passports•Receive program updates and reminders•Download forms•Access the People to People Alumni Community

Navigating OnBoard

Visit www.peopletopeople.com to login to OnBoard

Navigating OnBoard

Once logged in, you will be able to navigate the various pages within OnBoard.

On the HOME tab, you can find important updates about your upcoming program.

Navigating OnBoard

On the ACCOUNT tab, you can:

•view your

payments.•view your balance.•make a payment.•update personal

info.•change your

password.•and more.

Navigating OnBoard

On the LEARNING CENTER tab, you can:

•view academic

credit info.•read destination

overviews.•view the Explore

Before You Go

Guides.•complete your

certification .require

ments•learn about

distance learning

courses.

Navigating OnBoard

On the COMMUNICATIONCENTER tab, you can:

•view delegation

contacts.•read Ambassador

Grams.•watch videos.•view meeting

schedules.•find forms.•and more.

Navigating OnBoard

On the FUNDING tab, you can:

•explore fundraising

ideas.•explore available

student loans.•explore available

scholarships.

Navigating OnBoard

On the TRAVEL CENTER tab, you can:

•view your travel

information.•read packing tips.•check currency

conversions.•view your itinerary.•order apparel and

gear.

Navigating OnBoard

Displayed at last meeting

Guidelines to come at the end of the meeting

Who is our president? Who is our Secretary of State? What is the name of your

mayor?

Why should you know about our

government?

Civics assignment Help gain knowledge of our country and government

Possible Visit by a local government

representative?

Who do you know?????

Service Project:Ideas…

Marsupials are mammals that give birth to a live offspring in an early stage of the development process. The offspring, really a helpless embryo, is about the size of a lima bean when it is born. The offspring climbs into a pouch in the mother's belly. Here it nurses until it is ready for independence.

Background of People to People* Brainstorm

Who founded P2P? Why was it founded? When was it founded? What is the mission?

Handout

Before Dwight D. Eisenhower became president of the United States of America, he was the Allied Commander in Europe during World War II. The memories of warfare would haunt Eisenhower for the rest of his life. During his presidency, the United States and the Soviet Union were waging a Cold War and a nuclear arms race which led to fear, suspicion, and misunderstanding between the two nations.

“I believe the people want peace, indeed, I believe that they want peace so badly that the governments will just have to step aside and let them have it.”Dwight D. Eisenhower in a British Radio Address

Learn more about the background of this organization which strives to perpetuate Eisenhower’s mission in an activity with your delegation.

Background of People to People: 1956

Mission:

Peace through Understanding

Phone tree Checking

email/OnBoard Passports

Health forms Other questions??

See Assignment Sheet Paperwork

Passport copies (3) and Photos (2)

Tasks Enter shirt size on OnBoard Enter passport info on OnBoard

Assignments Read “Background Of P2P” handout Quizzes on OnBoard

Geography chapter History/Government chapter Chapters 1-5 for Student Ambassador

Certification Complete civics assignment Finish up your bio page on our Wiki Website Official visit and service project ideas Think about a topic for the project fair

Saturday, February 5th 9:30-12:30

Independence Public Library

Carpooling

Theme: Travel Preparation

Questions about anything?

Share Fundraising ideas

Human Knot