What is Expected of the Student in the Young Speakers Guild (ages 11-19)?

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Chapter and YSG Portfolio Coaching Time:

The purpose of the chapter meeting is to develop competent, character-driven communicators.  We schedule 28 chapter meetings that are 2 hours each.  All chapter meetings are led by Student Leaders (SLs), who plan an Opening Activity, Warm-up, Devotional, Group Activity, and Small Group Coaching and Mentoring Sessions.  SLs are being trained to serve the chapter from set-up and clean-up, taking full responsibility for the schedule and activities following a Christ-honoring servant-leader model.

 

Mandatory Chapter Presentation in the fall and spring - this is when we give back to the community

 

1 - 2 hours of portfolio building each week = 1 high school English credit

 

Young Speakers Guild (YSG) Phase I Portfolio Presentation Requirements (in and outside of class):

• Student introduces himself to fellow chapter members and performs several impromptu speeches.

• Student records chapter participation in his YSG Phase I portfolio.

• Student procures one (1) community audience (platform) to give Bible presentation.

• Student procures two (2) community audiences (platforms) for storytelling.

• Student makes phone calls to solicit the above audiences.

• Student writes thank you notes to those who aid him in giving the above portfolio assignments.

 

What is expected of the parents of the YSG student?

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• Attend all Chapter meetings. We are working together to mentor our children to be leaders for Christ. This is not a "Speech Class" or “drop-off” program. An adult chaperone must be on-site at all times. 

• Parents are expected to participate in all meetings. You will assist by listening to students, coaching and evaluating them, checking portfolio pages, or mentoring students.  We consider every parent a coach and wise guide. 

• Listen to your child's portfolio presentations at home and help evaluate and monitor progress with the Young Speakers Guild portfolio.

• Adults are encouraged to attend the Communicators for Christ Conference with your child(ren). November 8-9th hybrid experience combining online training at a local church. Mandatory attendance for all student leaders

• Optional FREE Coach Training through the ICC Academy. All parents are encouraged to take "Coaching with Success".

• Participate in an ICCFS Tournament (Several opportunities January-April 2024). You will be asked to assist in the responsibilities of hosting a tournament (ex. working at the tournament as an evaluator, station leader, providing food, etc).

• $40 ICCFS Tournament registration (due February 2024 competition in March 22 in MA or April Online).

   

Students in Young Communicators for Christ (YCC Elementary ages 6-10)

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Chapter Time:

• 14 Monthly meetings 2 hours each (see "Young Communicators for Christ" dates above)

• Mandatory Chapter Presentation in the fall and spring

• 15 - 30 min. of practice each week

 

Requirements (outside of class):

• Student participates in Chapter Presentations and RI HOPE Showcase

• Attend the Communicators for Christ Conference

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What is expected of the parents of the YCC student?

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• Attend all Chapter meetings.  We are working together to mentor our children to be leaders for Christ.  This is not a “drop-off” program.  An adult chaperone must be on-site at all times.

• Assist during most meetings by listening to students, coaching, and evaluating them in break-out sessions. 

• Receive Coach Training through the ICC Academy. All parents are encouraged to take "Coaching with Success".

• Listen to your child's presentations at home and give feedback.

• Adults are encouraged to attend the Communicators for Christ Conference with your child(ren). November 8-9th hybrid experience combining online training at a local church.

• You will be invited to assist in the responsibilities of running a tournament (ex. working at the tournament as an evaluator, station leader, providing food, etc).

• CFC Student attends the Communicators for Christ Conference (CFC) November 8-9th hybrid experience combining online training at a local church. CFC attendance is highly recommended.

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Contact RI HOPE Chapter Sponsor Samantha.Short@ICCinc.org for more information