3. Meeting Topics Demonstrate 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.
4. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Guest speaker History of People to People Jeopardy Citizenship Building Review national and local government officials Decide Community service project Packing and clothing expectations Ambassadorial Behavior form review Teambuilding – Destination Group Work Travel Journaling High School Credit Expectations Wrap-up
6. HISTORY OF PEOPLE TO PEOPLE JEOPARDY3 groups –Freshman/SophomoresJuniorsSeniors
7. 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
15. 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.
16. 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
17. 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.
19. Beijing Shayla Murray Raven Graves Jordan Evans Brittany Bock Chris Villonueva Antonio Cisneris Xi’an Abbie Butler Madisyn Petit Andres Smith JaciHansley Tanner Ellis Shanghai Seth Whitt Elise Salim Knovia Bell Falyn Page Marqus Taylor Ashley Ortamond Wuzhen Savannah Shields KieraBashay Steven Cadriel Cameron Brady Giovani St. Cyr David Elliot Hong Kong Katelyn Moore Travis Berkstresser Emery Utterback Josh Willis James Harvey Jesse Akatsa Group Project Assignments Work together on group projects.
20. 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.
21. 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
22. 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 through Eastern Washington University. Contact them directly.
23. HOMEWORK March 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.
24. Next Orientation Meeting Saturday, 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
25. 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.
26. 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. 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
