Alliance VISTA October Cohort Meeting Welcome!

Training Agenda Welcome Meet Kori Redepenning Self-Care with Rebeka Ndosi Announcements & Closing Hello everyone, welcome to our second cohort day. Today is a relaxed overview etc, please participate and add in your own expertise.

2018/19 VISTA Host Sites Congrats, have everyone introduce themselves and their site and if they have experience with VISTA, any burning questions?

Group Norms Check-In Values TRUST Listen actively & Respectfully Self Care Pause group if we need more time or need to reframe Transparency Openness Coffee Enjoy the moment Reflection Be considerate of others experiences Values Accountability Feedback analysis Respect privacy/boundaries Think positive Notify Samie if running late, so we don’t worry Speak from your truth Be Conscious Be open to tough discussions Be happy Open communication Listen to understand Sit in discomfort Relationships Relationships-connections Caring C to C Authenticity Effective Communication Representation Kindness Honesty Know thyself Loyalty Trust No judgement Resilient Curiosity Responsibility TRUST

Introducing Rebeka Ndosi! Rebeka Ndosi is a licensed acupuncturist and level II trained yoga and meditation instructor, and the owner of Healing Illuminated and co-owner of People’s Movement Center. Rebeka has worked in the education and non-profit worlds, and was nominated for an Emmy as producer of TPT’s narrative-changing Black Brilliance, which featured five African American high school seniors. She also teaches yoga and meditation to probational youth in St. Paul, and believes that healing takes place when we are seen and heard as who we really are.

Closing Announcements Period Report #1 is due tomorrow, October 12th Site visits in November The next Alliance VISTA Cohort Meeting is Thursday, November 8th AmeriCoach Opportunity Stay after if you have any reporting questions!

AmeriCoach Opportunity All Alliance AmeriCorps Members have the opportunity to be matched with a Life Coach for FREE during their term of service to support personal and professional goals. This is a fabulous benefit of serving with Minnesota Alliance With Youth! The next step to confirm your interest: Fill out the Agreement and Registration Coaching form Return it directly to Ursula at ursula@beaboveleadership.com Deadline to submit is October 31st. Members will be matched with a coach after they confirm their interest and turn in their registration form.