1. October 6, 2017 Welcome to Diversity club!!!

2. Advisor’s vision Strategic Objective:
Climate and Culture: We will ensure safe, inclusive environments, and encourage diverse perspectives through engagement, innovation and creativity
Alphonse and Natalie share point of view about why we are advisors

3. What brought you here today ?
Please briefly share why you are interested in this club

4. Our mission and goals
Strengthen relationships and create Unity (Students to students, students to staff, ERHS as a whole, reaching into our community) We will work to ensure all students feel welcome and part of the ERHS community no matter their rarity
#oneeastridge
Alphonse explain rarity

5. Rarity and individuality
What constitutes diversity at East Ridge?
Each person brings something rare and individualistic.
Think about your rarity for a minute. You are special.
#oneeastridge
Effective peer interaction, creating open-minded attitudes (open-mindedness) promoting cooperation, cooperative interpersonal connection

6. Rules of engagement/Norms
Assume positive intent When you’re here, be present
Communicate honestly and openly
Engage in conversations with us
Embrace resistance- try to understand different perspectives and contribute yours
Have fun
Treat others with dignity and respect- and report incidents you see where someone is not treated this way
We are allies

7. Events Breakfasts -- first is Oct 27!! 2. Present to ERHS staff
3. Weekly celebrations/announcements - all grade levels, activities, etc
4. Unity night?
5. Your ideas?

8. What does it look like to be a member of this club?
What is your job as a member?
What is our job as advisor?
What does it mean to work, respect and belong here?
What does it look like/ sound like to be in this club?
What can we do to improve the climate here at ERHS? (more inclusive, more welcoming)

9. Receive meeting and event updates
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