QUAD: YOUTH PROGRAM MOVING FROM PILOT TO THE FUTURE

WHAT IS QUAD?? Started as a pilot Developed by Ed & Denise Provide new on-ramp for kids Project-based learning 2010 – First College Club 2012 – WEBSITE LAUNCH Developing tools and better communication

BASIC Request MATERIALS HOW TO START: 20 kids for $20 each Talk to local businesses to sponsor or initial chapter funding Must renew club each year Receive ear buds with membership 1 project a year Teacher / Sponsor Chapternet access Website posting of all projects Website posting of all projects Guidelines / Application Membership (Renewal) Form Student Waiver Service Project Ideas

PROGRAM LEVELS Elementary/ High SchoolCollege Clubs

TYPES of PROJECTS Beach Clean Ups Day without a Bag / Pledges Ocean Friendly Garden Project Recycling Program/Ban Plastic Bottles Mangrove / Sea Grass growing/planting Science Fair Project Plastic animal projects

TO CLUB OR NOT TO CLUB? Project ONLY Onramp for individuals not near a chapter Still builds awareness of SF Short term commitment Partnership Ops with other orgs Projcets in areas chapters not possible OFFICIAL CLUB Membership growth Charter Affiliates to Chapters Future chapter leaders

COMMON QUESTIONS?? Why $20? Why 20 students? What should I do with the money? Why Renew Club? Club vs Project? Club vs. Chapter? Other Feedback

METRICS CLUBS: 25 Membership Growth April 1: 415 Sept 1: 691 States: CA, NJ,FL, VA,MA, PA,TX,OR,NE, NC,NY,SC Canada/NZ

2013 GOALs 1 project a semester Best club project Prize Build teach & test programs/classroom visits to club level Better integration/communication with chapters Making Waves section for clubs School Club Brochure Template Grant opportunities for projects Make Program Sustainable Grow the # of clubs Track Metrics On ramps More tools/ideas Funding

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