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SNAWS

SNAWS. S N A W S. HARING. ATIVE. MERICAN. AYS. EMINARS. A New Beginning. Heart of America Council BSA no longer involved All rights to name and event now belong to: Indian Council of Many Nations, Inc. a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation See www.kc-icmn.org for more info.

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SNAWS

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  1. SNAWS S N A W S HARING ATIVE MERICAN AYS EMINARS

  2. A New Beginning Heart of America Council BSA no longer involved All rights to name and event now belong to: Indian Council of Many Nations, Inc. a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation See www.kc-icmn.org for more info www.kc-icmn.org

  3. SNAWS 2010 Basic Info Date: Saturday March 27, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Place: Lone Jack High School 313 South Bynum Road Lone Jack, MO 64070

  4. SNAWS 2010 STAFF SNAWS Chairman – Neil Carriker SNAWS Vice Chairman – Ben Holt SNAWS Instructor Coordinator Carolyn Alexander

  5. THE PURPOSE OF SNAWS Originally, SNAWS was a joint effort between the local Boy Scout Council and the Native American Community created to give proper instruction in Native American culture and crafts essential to the honor camping programs of Scouting. With the transfer of ownership to ICMN, SNAWS fulfills the primary goal of the mission of ICMN - To perpetuate and promote the history, lore, songs, dances, crafts, traditions, and beliefs of the American Indians – while still accomplishing the original goal and intent.

  6. SNAWS INSTRUCTORS SNAWS INSTRUCTORS The heart and soul of SNAWS (teaching) WHO CAN BE AN INSTRUCTOR? HOW DO I BECOME A SNAWS INSTRUCTOR? Application is first – use PDF from www.snaws.org Complete interview with Neil, Ben & Carolyn SNAWS committee makes final decision

  7. SNAWS INSTRUCTORS SNAWS INSTRUCTORS Expectations #1 You represent the Indian Council of Many Nations #2 You represent Native American culture and history #3 You are responsible for a safe and enjoyable experience #4 You are expected to follow end enforce SNAWS policies #5 You are responsible for your classroom #6 You will provide course materials through SNAWS

  8. INSTRUCTORS DAY AT SNAWS Arrive by 8:00 AM and check-in Do a survey of your classroom and note objects / positions For each course offering you teach: • Verify wristbands • Take roll • Have assistant manage discrepancies • Hand out materials and teach course • Validate Indian Lore Merit Badge Cards Checkout and return supplies at end of day

  9. INSTRUCTORS WILL: • Give students instructions, written handouts, and/or provide items the students can use as examples. • Provide hands-on assistance for students. • Distribute raw materials needed to produce the item in class (or later, at their leisure). • Have a second adult in the classroom (assistant) for required two-deep leadership.

  10. Your Assistant Will: • Take roll and maintain list of students, providing a verification of attendance for Indian Lore Merit Badge purposes.  • Check each student's wrist band, paying strict attention to those fully registered and those who are only auditing the class (auditors do not receive materials for the craft). • Hand out the printed materials and the supplies for the craft being created.

  11. Our Goal is to Provide: • Controlled classroom sizes to allow for hands-on instruction. • Age limitations in advanced classes to assure success for our students. • Instructors who are well-versed in the SNAWS youth protection program (based on programs offered by Scouting and other youth organizations). • Two-deep adult leadership in every class.

  12. CLASSROOM CARE • The rooms we are using are classrooms and should once again be ready for the teachers’ use when we finish the seminar. • Please take a moment to look at everything upon entering the room so you will be able to leave it just as you found it. • If desks are moved, return them to their original position. Erase markers and/or chalk boards. Dispose of trash.

  13. PROMOTE VENDORS • During class, remind students of the Vendors and the availability of supplies to be used in conjunction with the classroom craft, as well as future student projects. • There will be no materials or supplies sold in the classroom. • Instructors may not act as Vendors during the classes.

  14. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS • We ask that you provide us with the written materials you want to use as handouts during your class. DEADLINE FOR THESE MATERIALS IS FEBRUARY 15, 2010, to allow time for printing. • Please bring examples of your own crafts to class so students will be able to see, by example, what they are trying to create. • You are encouraged to wear Native American attire during class, but no BSA regalia, please. We are not affiliated with BSA except for providing classes to help boy scouts complete the Indian Lore Merit Badge.

  15. EVALUATIONS • Your students will be asked to turn in an evaluation form at the end of the seminar. • Once the SNAWS staff has sorted evaluations, that data will be provided to Instructors. • Instructors will also be asked for a follow-up survey once SNAWS is over and they have had time to reflect on class content, suggestions for future classes, and other input.

  16. REMUNERATION Unless grant application requires us to perform an actual payment to staff for their contributions, we expect to provide an honorum to each instructor. There will be no negotiation for payment for course instruction and no promises of actual amounts to the instructors prior to the actual course. The amount of this remuneration will be determined from recommendations of the SNAWS committee, to be approved by the Indian Council of Many Nations.

  17. HOPES FOR THE FUTURE DEPEND ON YOU • It is our belief that SNAWS can be bigger and better than it was in the past and we know this can only be done through the efforts of people like you. • We thank you for your belief in the program, for your sacrifice of time to help the many people who will attend, and your commitment to our community. • We welcome your input. Please contact any member of the Indian Council with your suggestions.

  18. BREAK YOUTH PROTECTION UP NEXT

  19. WHAT DO WE MEAN BY YOUTH PROTECTION? No physical or verbal abuse No intruders into the “Safe” zone No unsafe circumstances Accountability

  20. Youth Protection Abuse Grabbing, Shoving, Hitting, etc. Shouting, Cursing, Demeaning, etc. Age difference and size difference matter

  21. Youth Protection Safe Zone Controls Use of color coded wristbands Report unbanded individuals immediately Security at entry / exit points

  22. Youth Protection No unsafe circumstances 2 DEEP LEADERSHIP Open door or window visibility

  23. Youth Protection Accountability Exact attendance, no shortage, no extras Respond to every situation, regardless!

  24. Youth Protection Use good common sense Err on side of safety One failure can cost the entire program!

  25. BREAK Q & A UP NEXT

  26. Q & A

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