Introduction / Background Communication ( MSgt T Website) MSgt T Website Philosophies Pet Peeves Expectations Leadership Education Drill Team Community Service Color Guards Social Media Fundraising Activities OVERVIEW
INTRO/BACKGROUND Master Sergeant Mike Thiergart Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) Drill Team Advisor Cell: Previous Experience
Communication -Website -Progress Book -Instructors -Cadets -Parents/Guardians -Cadet Activities GOOD COMMUNICATION A MUST
Philosophies - Leadership: “It is contagious, what you pass on lasts a lifetime” - Success: An individuals personal sacrifice, commitment, and happiness - If a person knows “why”, the “how” comes naturally - Can u follow simple instruction - Don’t let your emotions carry the moment - Change happens - Mutual Respect - Discipline vs Punishment
Pet Peeves - Being Late/no-show to activities (communicate) -- But understand sometimes it happens - Rudeness/disrespect - Uniform Wear (not in standards)/Dress Code - Childish behavior - Inappropriate activity/comments (Code of Conduct) - Drama (keep it real) - Sexual Harrassment - Bullying - Hazing
Expectations Academics, Academics – first PRIOTITY! Classroom Mutual Respect Meet the standards Dress Code Discipline versus punishment
Leadership Education JROTC Forms (Required) Academics (Syllabus) LE I (History, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, uniform, attitude, discipline, customs/courtesies, flag, drill) LE II (Communication, personal awareness, teams, leadership) LE III/IV ( Life Skills & Career Opp’s) – Leadership activity requirements (must be represented at every activity) JROTC Binder Requirements Uniform Wear (first day 4 Sep) – 1 st Year Exception New Form Inspections/grading (self administered – Flt/CC and ASI certify) Grooming (haircuts/shaves/comestics/etc) Awards/ribbons/medals Fit/Neatness/Cleanliness No excuses/contact me we will make it work Issue of uniform/replacement Upperclass sets standard Cadet Guide OVLS – completion status Promotions Ribbons/Awards
Drill Team -First Meeting (27 Aug/0610) -Practice (Mon-Thurs – begins 27 Aug) -Expectations (Practice and Meets) -Academics -Practice (Fluid – will change – event practice vice all cadets) -Evaluation -Train Freshman -Train to win (best will compete) -Uniforms (top notch) – no uniform wear week of a meet -Drill Meet (Dates on the calendar) -Drama -Drill Team Cmdr/Dep Cmdr/NCO involvement
Community Service -Why do we serve -Quarterly requirement (5 Hrs) -Graded element -Extra credit -Does not have to be JROTC activity -Must be for the community – not self serving -MSgt T will manage/track (spreadsheet)
Color Guards Why and must know how Representation of program/school How many cadets (5) Arrive on time Comm Service Credit Other activities must have appropriate representation (upperclass supervision) SHS Sporting events – special events (MLB and College Sports)
Social Media Smartphones Ipads Facebook Texting
Fundraising Car Wash Candy Sales Flight Fundraising Ideas (maybe parents can help) Sponsorships Drill Team Bags/Travel Uniforms
Upcoming JROTC Activities –4 Sep HS Picture Day –5 Sep Color Guard/Football Parking (Centerville) –8 SepOpen House –12 SepColor Guard/Football Parking (Franklin) –13 SepPanter 5K Run – JROTC Comm Service Event –19 SepColor Guard/Football Parking (Beavercreek) –20 SepCar Wash –6 Oct No School –10 Oct Color Guard/Sabre Team/Parking (Homecoming) –11 Oct Homecoming Dance –17 OctJROTC Lock-In Countryside YMCA –24 Oct Color Guard/Football Parking (Miamisburg) –24 OctEnd 1 st Quarter –13 OctPSAT –25/26 OctLock-In Countryside YMCA –25 Oct ACT –1 NovMidview HS Drill Meet (Overnight Trip) –10 NovNo School –22 NovScott County Drill Meet –22-24 Nov Xmas In Springboro – Color Guard/Car Parking