SNAWSSNAWS

HARINGATIVEMERICANAYSEMINARS

Off and Running – Year 2Heart 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 infowww.kc-icmn.org

Date: Saturday March 26, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Place: St. Pius X High School1500 NE 42nd Terr.Kansas City, MO 64116

SNAWS 2011 Basic Info

SNAWS 2011 STAFFSNAWS Chairman – Neil CarrikerSNAWS Vice Chairman – Ben Holt

SNAWS Instructor CoordinatorCarolyn Alexander

THE PURPOSE OF SNAWSOriginally, 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.

SNAWS INSTRUCTORS

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

SNAWS INSTRUCTORSThe heart and soul of SNAWS (teaching)

SNAWS INSTRUCTORSSNAWS INSTRUCTORSExpectations

#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

INSTRUCTORS DAY AT SNAWSArrive 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 22, 2011, 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.

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.

REMUNERATIONDue to grant requirements, the best route for ICMN to establish cost is to actually pay instructors. Therefore, there will be pay for instruction though the exact amount will be determined annually by the SNAWS committee, to be approved by the Indian Council of Many Nations. Payment will either be half or full amount depending upon the number of course hours taught. (1-3 = half, 4-6 = whole)All staff receive their meal free of charge.

• 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.

HOPES FOR THE FUTUREDEPEND ON YOU

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WHAT DO WE MEANBY YOUTH PROTECTION?

No physical or verbal abuse

No intruders into the “Safe” zone

No unsafe circumstances

Accountability

Youth Protection

Abuse

Grabbing, Shoving, Hitting, etc.

Shouting, Cursing, Demeaning, etc.

Age difference and size difference matter

Safe Zone Controls

Use of color coded wristbands

Report unbanded individuals immediately

Security at entry / exit points

Youth Protection

Youth ProtectionNo unsafe circumstances

2 DEEP LEADERSHIP

Open door or window visibility

Youth ProtectionAccountability

Exact attendance, no shortage, no extras

Respond to every situation, regardless!

Youth Protection

Use good common sense

Err on side of safety

One failure can cost the entire program!

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