{ amber runke greeley, mn omk project director laura groeneweg, mn lead cypc
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Amber Runke Greeley, MN OMK Project DirectorLaura Groeneweg, MN Lead CYPC
Partnership:OMK & National
Guard
Started Teen Panel together in 2010
Both partners always at the Table
Open and Constant Communication
Aligned Goals
Work off of Differing Strengths
Staff
Purple
Youth Development
Fund “Extras” with Donations
Extension & University Connection
Supplies
OMK
Staff
Funding & Site Logistics
Soldier Support
Military Connection
National Guard
Foster Resilience
Empower Youth
Include Teens in the Decision Making Process
Provide Growth Opportunities for Leadership
Program Youth Development Goals
Began with a Teen Focus Group – 13 Teens
Teens Developed:
Goals
Expectations
Application Guidelines
Focus Group
8 Teens
8 National Guard
Year 1: 2010 - 2011
9 Teens
6 National Guard & 3 Army
Reserve
Year 2: 2011 - 2012
13 Teens
9 National Guard, 3 Army
Reserve &
1 Navy Reserve
Year 3: 2012 - 2013
Complete 50 hours of community service
Maintain GPA of at least 2.0 or higher
Talk to school counselors about being a
military connected teen and start a
Military Teen Group
Teen Goals 2013
Participate in and promote military connected
activities in your community, such as camps
and Teen Summit
Attend ALL meetings and monthly conference
calls throughout the year
Participate in a teambuilding opportunity with
the Teen Panel members
Teen Goals 2013
Lead energizers/games Make everyone feel like part
of the group Be prepared for meetings,
calls, events, etc. Be prepared to lead No cliques… Help wherever you are needed Participate Be positive/Can do attitude Find a solution in a problem Use time wisely/watch the
schedule Work as a team Be appropriate/appropriate
clothing
Follow packing list Don’t go in opposite sex’s
rooms Pick up after yourselves Put phones, iPods, etc. away
during work time READ E-MAIL and follow up If you are going to eat “shared
snacks”, bring snacks to share Respect hotel space (keep
noise level down) Represent MN Military Teen
Panel and Military Respect other people’s
property Don’t order food after
10:30PM
Expectations
Submit Application
Fill out Application
2 Letters of Recommendation
Member & Parent Commitment
Signatures
Phone Interview with OMK & NG
Applying
3 – 4 Face to Face Meetings per year
Meetings include:
Service Projects
Event Planning
Team Building
Life Skill Building
Speakers
Teen Time
Meetings
Held on months when there isn’t a face to
face meeting
Calls include:
Event Updates
Member Updates
Reminders on Upcoming Events
Conference Calls
Be a liaison for the Teen Panel Members and Adult Advisors Lead icebreakers Lead AAR’s (After Action Reviews) Lead group discussions Have more than 1 year on the Teen Panel Consider the whole group’s ideas, be open minded (consider all sides) Be objective and diplomatic Have a positive attitude and set a good example for others and newer
members Be organized Be on track and aware of other available opportunities Be approachable by other members Help Adult Advisors with interviews Be on time Fully participate in discussions
Junior Advisors: Expectations
Secret ballot
Term, 1 year
Each candidate give a brief speech
3 Jr. advisors
Have more than 1 year on the Teen Panel
Junior Advisors: Selection
Teen Leadership Conference for 50 Teens
End of June (Sunday – Tuesday)
Workshops, Speakers, Service Project, Fun
Outing, Team Building Games
Teen Planned, Organized & Implemented
along with Adult Advisors
Teen Summit
Quarterly
Written for Teens by Teens
Includes (but not limited to):
Teen Appropriate Topics
Panel Member Bios
Upcoming Events
Teen Advice
Youth Resources
Photos
Newsletter
Amber Runke Greeley MN OMK Project Direcor
Laura GroenewegMN Lead Child and Youth Program
Coordinator651.268.8695
Contact Information
