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RI HOPE Chapter Meetings

Chapters develop mastery through competence, character, and connection. In the Institute for Cultural Communicators (ICC) we focus on these five competencies: communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and cultural mindset, which provide real-world training.

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Experiencing Community - Connecting with others and a common mission

We all desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves - to connect with others who share our same beliefs and values. ICC strives to build supportive communities that are connected with a vision. We believe that experiencing events encourages people to learn from each other, transform each other's lives, and inspire each other to grow and love the Lord. ICC invites students, parents, and community members to experience the dynamic support system where ordinary students become extraordinary leaders for Christ.

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We hope to see you there!

2022-2023 RI HOPE Schedule

Contact Samantha.Short@ICCinc.org

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​What to Bring to Chapter:

Young Speakers Guild Portfolio

Weekly presentations and completed portfolio pages

Pencil or pen

Water-bottle and snack

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RI HOPE 2022 -2023 Calendar Events

(see Google Calendar on RI HOPE Home page for details)

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  • 2022 New Family Orientation - at 3:00 on September 2nd, 2022, on zoom - Contact Samantha.Short@ICCinc.org for more information and Zoom link

  • Chapter Launch September 9th at 2:00 at Frenchtown Baptist Church in East Greenwich

  • Communicators for Christ conference - November 3-5, 2022 - cfcicc.org 

  • ICCFS Online Tournament - December 9th & 10th, 2022

  • Christmas Gathering - December 16th - Food * Fun * Fellowship

  • IGNITE Winter Retreat in Spring City, TN - Student Leader Team - January 12-16, 2023

  • Round Robin Practice Tournament - March 17th, 2023  

  • ICCFS Tournament - March 25th, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland

  • Patriotic Presentation at the Rhode Island Veterans' Home - March 31st, 2023 in Bristol, RI

  • Open House April 28th and May 12th, 2023 at 2:00 - Frenchtown Church, East Greenwich

  • RI HOPE Chapter Showcase June 2nd, 2023 - 6:30-8:30 - Ice Cream Social to follow

    • ​Faith Fellowship Church, 1395 Nooseneck Hill Road, Coventry

Contact Samantha.Short@ICCinc.org for more information

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ICC Student Leaders from around the globe (including our own RI HOPE member,  David Stamp

 created a video entitled, "Why ICC"

Check out the recording on the ICC Membership LINK button

On the same page, you can listen to a webinar answering families'

questions about why membership matters.

What to Expect When You Join

What To Expect

When You Join RI HOPE & ICC

Middle School and High School Students (11-19)

Young Speakers Guild 

Training Series

Elementary School Students (6-10)

12 Young Communicators

for Christ Classes

Parents of YSG and YCC Students

Mentoring Students and

Student Leaders

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.

  • Adult tickets cost $39.00 to attend the Communicators for Christ Conference with your child(ren). November 3-4th 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).

 

Estimated Cost per student:

  • $270 to join ICC membership opens on August 10, 2023 (limit  7-10 students)

    • $305.oo value Includes

      • New Family Enrollment 

      • 1 YSG Student Enrollment

      • Adult Enrollment

      • Background Check and CHILD SAFETY TRAINING (which is required for all members)

      • YSG 1 portfolio (download)

  • $149.00 to attend the Communicators for Christ Conference November 3-4th hybrid experience combining online training at a local church.

  • $40 ICCFS Tournament registration (due February 2024 competition in March in MD 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

  • $99.00 to 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.

  • Adult tickets cost $39.00 to attend the Communicators for Christ Conference with your child(ren). November 3-4th 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).

 

Estimated Cost per student:

  • $180 to join ICC membership by August 10, 2023 (limit  6-10 students)

    • $215.oo value Includes

      • New Family Enrollment 

      • YCC Student Enrollment

      • Adult Enrollment

      • Background Check and CHILD SAFETY TRAINING (which is required for all members)

  • CFC Student ticket costs $99.00 to attend the Communicators for Christ Conference (CFC) November 3-4th 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

2022-2023 Chapter Slideshow
Created by Rebecca D.

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