PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS

Orientation Meeting TwoDeveloping Ambassadorial Spirit

Susanne Taylor Terry Harshaw

Meeting TopicsDemonstrate knowledge of the history of People to People, Ambassadorial behaviors, and OnBoard navigation during an OM1 review.

Articulate understanding of proper Ambassadorial dress.Outline a plan for a group service project

Demonstrate destination-specific knowledge about geography, history, food and customs. Group Project

Understand expectations for earning high school credit for credit-bearing delegations.

Agenda1. Welcome and Introductions2. Guest speaker3. History of People to People Jeopardy4. Citizenship Building 1. Review national and local government officials2. Decide Community service project

5. Packing and clothing expectations6. Ambassadorial Behavior form review7. Teambuilding – Destination Group Work8. Travel Journaling9. High School Credit Expectations10.Wrap-up

GUEST SPEAKER

HISTORY OF PEOPLE TO PEOPLE

JEOPARDY

3 groups –Freshman/SophomoresJuniorsSeniors

Civics Review• The president of the United States is • The vice president is• The secretary of state is • Two national issues important to

me or important in my state are • My governor is • Something unique about my state is• The mayor of my home town is • The thing I value most about being

an American is

Community Service Project

Tree planting on the banks of a river to help prevent erosion.

President Obama and Hu

Travel Preparation

Clothing Expectations

• Clothing Expectations handout

• Dress like an Ambassador• Rain gear and 2 pair of

shoes• Average temp between

75 – 90 and rainy

BE PREPARED

Review Behavior Expectations Collect Forms

HOW TO PACK• Suitcase dimensions may not

exceed 54 in. total = L x W x H• Suitcase maximum weight =

44 lbs. packed

• Use extra large Ziplocs for like apparel.

• Leave room for souvenirs.

Backpack Carry On

• Backpack dimensions = 39in. L x W x H• Backpack max weight = 11 lbs.• Pack one complete set of clothing.• Camera, journal, medications • Copy of passport at all times • Address book• Toiletries

• Put all liquids in a ziplock plastic bag

www.tsa.gov• Log onto this website before you pack to verify

what items you can or cannot pack in your carry on backpack.

• 3-1-1 for backpack = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

• Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.

Practice doing your own laundry.

WuzhenSavannah ShieldsKiera BashaySteven CadrielCameron BradyGiovani St. CyrDavid Elliot

Hong KongKatelyn MooreTravis BerkstresserEmery UtterbackJosh WillisJames HarveyJesse Akatsa

BeijingShayla MurrayRaven GravesJordan EvansBrittany BockChris VillonuevaAntonio CisnerisXi’an Abbie ButlerMadisyn PetitAndres SmithJaci HansleyTanner EllisShanghaiSeth WhittElise SalimKnovia Bell Falyn PageMarqus TaylorAshley Ortamond

Group Project Assignments

Work together on group projects.

Introduction to Travel JournalAn Academic Journal

Goal – to create a vivid memorable journal of you journey.

Requirements• One entry per day of writing, drawing or program specific

postcards, ticket stubs, etc.• Include daily activity and your reflection of what you have

learned.• First pretravel entry

– What does it mean to be “Ambassadorial”?

• Not a personal journal. Not a place for sharing relationship or confidential information. We WILL read them. – Bring a personal journal that represents your own personality.

The Art of Traveling– Travel Lightly– Travel Expectantly– Travel Humbly– Travel Courteously– Travel Gratefully– Travel with an Open Mind– Travel Fearlessly– Travel Patiently– Travel with a World-Citizen Mentality

High School Credit

Washington World Studies– Automatically enrolled– Acceptance is up to individual districts– Transcript sent for college application– Must complete all pre-travel requirements and

program specific obligations

May earn university credit throughEastern Washington University.

Contact them directly.

HOMEWORKMarch 1 is the deadline for submitting passport copies. If you have

not submitted copies yet please mail them to Susanne Taylor, 5014 Riverside Oaks Dr. , Humble , TX 77345-1281

ASAP. • Measure your suitcase and make sure it fits the guideline.

– Suitcase dimensions may not exceed 54 in. total = L x W x H– Suitcase maximum weight = 44 lbs. packed

• Train by walking 3 – 5 miles at a time. Break in walking shoes. • Complete 4 more online training quizzes for a total of 6 of 8.

Must pass with a 100%. • Work with your group on the China project.

Next Orientation MeetingSaturday, April 2 - 3:00- 5:00 PM

• ARMANI Chinese Buffet Restaurant • $10.00 for Buffet-includes drink• Complete VISA application • Turn in Original Passport and PP photos

Last Orientation Meeting

Saturday, May 7 - 2:00 – 5:00 PM• Pearland Library • 3523 Liberty Dr. Pearland

– Pinning Ceremony • Parents please attend • Ambassadors be prepared to present group project.

• Homework• March 1 is the deadline for submitting passport copies. If you have not submitted copies yet please mail

them to • • S. Taylor, 5014 Riverside Oaks Dr. , Humble , TX 77345-1281 ASAP. • Measure your suitcase and make sure it fits the guideline.

– Suitcase dimensions may not exceed 54 in. total = L x W x H– Suitcase maximum weight = 44 lbs. packed

• Train by walking 3 – 5 miles at a time. Break in walking shoes. • Complete 4 more online training quizzes for a total of 6 of 8. Must be passed with a 100%. • Work with your group on the China project. • • Orientation #3 SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 3:00- 5:00 PM• ARMANI Chinese Buffet Restaurant, 2540 E BROADWAY SUITE E PEARLAND, 77581. We will collect $10.00 from

each person eating the buffet. Price will include the drink. We will fill out a VISA application. We will collect original passports at this meeting to complete the VISA process.

• Bring all required paperwork to this meeting.– MUST turn in original passport at April’s meeting. – Turn in 3 passport photos. 1 is REQUIRED for VISA.

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• Orientation meeting #4 Saturday, May 7 2:00 – 5:00 PM• Pearland Library , 3523 Liberty Dr. Pearland• Parents, please attend as we will hold a pinning ceremony between you and your ambassador at the end of the

meeting. Ambassadors will be presenting their group projects. Chinese guest speaker will attend. • Terry Harshaw – 832-620-4602 Susanne Taylor – 713-204-4983