Orientation One - Welcome Delegates!!!

Important Safety Information

Here is a link to important safety information about student travel.  If you have 
more questions please feel free to contact any of your delegation leaders.

http://www.peopletopeople.com/factvsfiction/Pages/default.aspx 
http://p2psafety.com 
or follow the safety news on Twitter 
www.twitter.com/MikeP2PSafety
 

AGENDA: Orientation Meeting One

People Student Ambassador Program

Orientation Meeting One

Meeting Agenda January 23, 2011
1:30-4:30
Lakewood Public Library

 

WELCOME/OPENING

ACTIVITY: 

VIDEO: Mission and History of Ambassador Programs

ACTIVITY: What is an Ambassador?        

DISCUSSION: Destination Specific Information

            Educational Activities                      

            Global Awareness

            Service Project Opportunities

                                   

PRESENTATION: OnBoard website

1.      Using the student website

2.      Introduce Student Certification

3.      Introduce online curriculum and academic credit

4.      Certification expectations for next meeting

           

ACTIVITY: Background of People to People

DISCUSSION: Introduction of civic awareness and citizenship activities

           

ACTIVITY: Team building Exercise / PARENT MEETING  

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES *

JOURNALS

           

CLOSING

            Post-meeting Follow-Up Items

            Review of items covered (also found on the blog)

            Date, time and location for next meeting

            Questions

Dietary Concerns While Traveling

Click on this link to learn how People to People makes sure that every student's dietary needs are met while we are traveling.  As a vegetarian myself, I can assure you that during all of my travels with People to People they have made sure that there is always something for me to eat that is nutricious and meets my dietary requirements.

If you have any questions, or have specific concerns for your child, talk to any one of the leaders.

http://ptpsafety.blogspot.com/2011/01/ptp-welcomes-registered-dietitian-april.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

 THE SOCIAL IS CANCELED

Due to the weather we have decided to be safe and cancel our social.  We will reschedule for another time.  Check you e-mails often for updates about upcoming events.  

SEE YOU ON JANUARY 23 FOR OUR FIRST MEETING!

 

Everyone is invited to attend our 

first official delegation event.

Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost:  $10 includes bowling two games and shoes

If you don't care to bowl just come along...

there is no cost if you don't bowl.

Place: Ocean County Lanes

2085 Lanes Mill Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701-4597
(732) 363-3421

Get directions

Fundraising

 Every penny counts these days.  We appreciate that you might need some help financing your trip.  Listed below are some great sites to get you started.  There are lots of ideas to help fund a little or even all of you trip.  It's worth taking a look!

http://www.p2pambassador.com/

http://www.fundingyoureducation.org/

Check out the “downloads” section for sponsor letter templates and scholarship info of which can be downloaded once you can log into OnBoard. 

Here's a great idea for the holidays, send an e-card.  See the entire e-card center at (www.peopletopeople.com/give)


http://www.payyourway.blogspot.com/ ALL fundraising ideas from our past alumni and their families (look through archives on the right for so many great ideas!)


www.facebook.com “People to People Student Travel” Families are already sharing their ideas and talking across the country with their blogs and websites.


http://www.phoeraiser.com/   A favorite idea from this last travel season! A student collected cell phones from their school, community, friends and family…. In 1 month one that alumni earned $3,000!! It’s just taking the time to put in the “foot work”. I also suggest decorating a regular cardboard box with photos of the places you will visit on program, and then walk from house to house asking for people to lend a hand (or a phone in this case!).


I was also was given idea for “Tri-fold Educational Resume” to hand out to explain what you want to do this upcoming summer. Front page has your photo, inside 1st page has info of your grades and what you have done in school the past few years, the middle or 2nd page shows what you do now i.e. Clubs, sports, afterschool activities, volunteering, and the last or 3rd page shows what you are working so hard for this upcoming summer i.e. photos, sample itinerary, etc.


If you want to create a website for donations online from your family and friends check out: http://www.weebly.com/ 

Meet Your Leaders

Barbara Delaney

Barbara is very excited to be your delegation leader.   I think you will find that she is a kid at heart and you will have a lot of fun traveling with her.  She has been a teacher for over 28 years. She teaches special education at Eisenhower Middle School in Morris County. Her favorite subject to teach is science.  Over the years she has traveled throughout the United States, to Costa Rica, Iceland, Europe, Japan and Korea.  Her favorite trip was to India to study math and science on a Fulbright Scholarship. This is her third year with People to People. When she is not traveling she enjoys her family and spending time at the New Jersey Shore.  She loves to paint and particularly enjoys photography.  Barbara always has her sights on another “BAD” adventure. Why a "BAD" adventure? ...those are her initials.

Yara Martin

Welcome to P2P! My name is Yara Martin and I will be one of the leaders on your trip. I am a Special Education and ESL Teacher for many years in Perth Amboy School District and live in Brick. Traveling is one of my passions which I usually share with my three daughters. It's amazing how much one can learn and grow with every unique experience. I can't wait to get to know your; I'm sure we will have a lot to learn from each other and will have a great time together. Please, feel free to call me at anytime with any questions/concerns/comments you may have. See you soon. Yara Martin

Vinnie Romano

Vinnie is currently in his third year of teaching middle school math and is presently teaching 8th grade in Woodbridge Township.  Prior to teaching he served in various roles in the business world.  He is a 2004 graduate of Montclair State University and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He switched careers to make a difference and aims to stress the importance of math and inspire students in his classroom. For fun, Vinnie enjoys following and playing sports, learning, cooking and spending time with family and friends.  He is looking forward to exploring Europe in July and seeing its wonderful history and attractions! 

 Caitlin Delaney

Caitlin is currently teaching at Waldwick Adventist School.  Her busy day includes teaching first and second graders as well as teaching high school English classes.   In her free time you can find her shopping or hanging out with friends and bowling.  If it’s summer she is enjoying the Jersey Shore and in the winter she hits the slopes to ski.  Caitlin has traveled to some unique places including a family reunion in Iceland.  She traveled to India on a mission trip to restore a deteriorating hospital and to spend time with the children at a local school.  She can’t wait to experience new places and is particularly looking forward to seeing Venice.

Important Passport Information

Now is the time to get your passports in order for the 2011 travel season. If you have not already applied for a passport, you should do it soon to be sure that it arrives in time for travel. For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, please go to www.travel.state.gov/passport.

Meeting Cancellations Due to Weather

How do I know if a meeting will be canceled due to inclement weather?

Go to our blog if it looks like the weather will be bad. Be sure to and look for a current posting as to whether a meeting or event will be canceled. 

If you want further information just call any of the leaders.