PEARLS Program-Template
Transcript: hours a month your commitment herstory Save The Dates! Short answers objectives board of directors 8/16/14 9/4/14 9/27/14 10/11/14 10/25/14 11/8/14 11/22/14 12/13/14 Name Chapter Fall/Spring Year The PEARLS Board of Directors was created to assist with the strategic planning and implementation of the mentorship program. What do they do? hour a week personal time with LADY (Insert facts about the city and reasons why our service is needed and how our program can help it.) (Feel free to insert a small picture of your city at the bottom.) Studies show that when working with young people ... A mentor's main purpose is to help a young person define individual goals and find ways to achieve them. Since the expectations of each child vary, the mentor's job is to encourage the development of a flexible relationship that responds to the mentor's and the young person's needs. A mentor may help a young person: Plan a project for school; Set career goals and start taking steps to realize them; Make healthy choices about day-to-day life, from food to exercise and beyond; & Think through a problem at home or school. Mentoring is a development strategy for a youth’s successful path to adulthood. In a structured mentoring program, a supportive individual works with a youth to build a relationship by offering guidance, support, and encouragement to cultivate the youth’s positive and healthy development. MENTOR PRESENCE IN YOUR LIVES... hours 2 Saturdays Meetings Sophomore PEARL = 3 Years of Mentorship Junior PEARL = 2 Years of Mentorship Senior PEARL = 1 Year of Mentorship calender of events Name Chapter Fall/Spring Year WE'RE LOOKING FOR Describe an event that has changed the way you see the world. Why the LADYS program, and why now? Personal Statement: In this section, you can "freestyle" to show us your personality. Some people have done poems, rhymes, a writing sample, etc. If you choose to submit something that cannot be done online, you can submit attachments via email to nycladysprogram@gmail.com Our mission is to empower and unite young women 9-13 to cultivate leadership development and academic excellence through mentorship, cultural awareness, workshops and civic engagement. ... the presence of consistent adult mentors has made a more significant, positive impact on the lives of young people than most other factors (i.e. activities offered, stipends, etc.). Conversely, inconsistent adult interactions leaves young people disenchanted and makes a far greater negative impact than other major factors of youth programs. your (insert city) board! Name Chapter Fall/Spring Year Strengthen Lives, Be A Mentor! Name Chapter Fall/Spring Year Each mentor will specify the grade level they wish to mentor in the application. This will determine the length of time you spend as a mentor. Name Chapter Fall/Spring Year The Sigma Lambda PEARLS (Promoting Education, the Arts, our Roots, Leadership and Service is a mentorship program designed and geared toward Latino girls ages 9-13 with the intention of instilling a sense of sisterhood, cultural pride, academic excellence and service to the community within its participants, through team-building activities and projects. Promoting Education, the Arts, our Roots, Leadership and Service Passion Commitment and Availability Emotional and Situational Intelligence Empathy A sincere desire to be involved with a young person An appreciation and understanding of the value of the program A desire to share your academic and professional experiences Respect for young women and cultures Active Listeners Be flexible and open Ability and commitment to complete the program 1/10/15 1/19/15 1/24/15 2/13/15 2/28/15 3/14/15 3/28/15 4/11/15 Mentor Application Vision We meet every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Each collective gathering varies and could either be indoors or outdoors. We will meeting from 10:00a to 1:00p (subject to change) The Sigma Lambda PEARLS Program was piloted with a group of 15 fifth graders at P.S. 43 in the Spring of 2000 and was very successful. The PEARLS program has touched the lives of over 40 young girls who look to the program as an outlet for creativity and exposure to life outside their school walls & environment. hours a month Meetings Director - Assistant Director - Director of Programming - Director of Recruitment - Director Retention - Director of Communications & Marketing - Director of Human Capital - Director of Administration - hours a month personal time with LADY Name Chapter Fall/Spring Year Name Chapter Fall/Spring Year Our vision is to empower young women ages 9-13 to achieve academic excellence, cultural awareness and leadership skills. To empower our young sisters to serve as leaders in their communities by providing the necessary tools to excel academically and exceed professionally. To motivate our young sisters to reach their full potential by offering advice and guidance focused on educational and professional development. To educate and engage with