Illinois Rainbow Leadership Camp
2008 Staff Application
Name ___________________________________ Telephone ____________________
Address ____________________________________ E-mail ____________________
City, State, Zip _________________________________ Age (as of June 14, 2008) ____
Please check the appropriate boxes for positions you have held in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls:
| Local Assembly Offices | Grand Assembly Appointment(s) | |
| __Worthy Advisor | _______________________ | |
| __ Line Officer | _______________________ | |
| __ Bow Officer | _______________________ | |
| __ Confidential/Outer Observer | Experience At Other Camps | |
| __ Chaplain | _______________________ | |
| __ Drill Leader | _______________________ | |
| __ Recorder/Treasurer | _______________________ |
Below is a list of the positions available for 2008 Accompanying
this application are short job descriptions for each position. You
may apply for up to 3 positions. Please prioritize your
selections by placing a 1 by your first choice, 2 by your second choice
and a 3 by your third choice.
| Team Leader Positions | Team Member Positions | |
| __Neighborhood Leader | __Counselor | |
| __Workshop Team Leader | __Workshop Leader/Assistant | |
| __Logistics Team Leader | __Nurse (must be licensed) | |
| __Evening/Recreation Team Leader | __Neighborhood Watch | |
| __Craft Coordinator | __Kitchen Team Member | |
| __GWA Mentor (Current GWA at time of Camp) |
Other Skills/Interests
___Certified Lifeguard ___ Pool Monitor ___Crafts
___Games ____Hiking
Below is a list of workshops that may be presented at this years camp. Please place an L in the blank beside the workshops you would feel comfortable leading and an A in the blank beside the workshops in which you would like to assist:
General Workshops:
| ___ Building Membership | ___ Installation/Term Planning | ___ Teamwork | |
| ___ Maintaining Membership | ___ Rainbow Heritage | ___ Public Speaking | |
| ___ Charity/Service/Money Making | ___ Leadership for the Future | ___ Fun Projects | |
| ___ Membership Programs | ___ Installation Instruction | ___ Rainbow Resources | |
| ___ Other ________________ | ___ Marches | ___ Flag Folding | |
| ___ Music for Rainbow |
New Member Workshops:
| ___ Learning Ritual | ___ Proficiency Program |
Ritual Workshops:
| Opening & Introductions: | |
| ___ Drill Leader (Open/Close) | ___ Drill Leader/W.A. (Introductions) |
| ___ Observers (everything) | ___ W.A./Line/Chaplain (Open/Close) |
| Business, Balloting & Elections: | |
| ___ Business | ____ Elections |
| ___ Balloting | |
| Initiation & Closing: | |
| ___ Bow Stations/DL/Faith | ___ WA/Chaplain for Obligation & Secret Work |
| ___ Faith & Line (walk/talk) | ___ WA/Line (Start to Obligation) |
| Installation | |
| ___ General & Officer instruction | ___ Installing Officers & special participants instruction |
Staff Covenant
If selected as a member of the 2008 Illinois Rainbow Leadership Camp Staff, I will:
Your submission of this application indicates your agreement with
the Staff Covenant listed above.
Please complete this application form and either:
E-mail it to Sherry Smith at sjsmith2345@iliorg.org
(must be e-mailed by March 15, 2008)
OR
Mail it to Sherry Smith, 302 Grandview Drive, Normal, IL 61761
(must be postmarked by March 15, 2008)
Thank you for your interest in being a part of the
2008 Illinois Rainbow Leadership Camp Staff.
Position Descriptions
Workshop Team Leader
Coordinate workshops, including curriculum and instructors
Provide instruction for Workshop Leaders
Work closely with the Supreme Deputy/Inspector regarding program
curriculum, particularly ritual and floor work
Ensure all desired subjects are presented at some point in the curriculum
and that there is no unnecessary overlap of topics
Be the resource person for questions regarding workshops
Work with the Logistics Team Leader and Workshop Leaders to determine
location of workshops and facilitate set up and take down of workshop paraphernalia
Be an innovative program developer who provides and receives ideas
for new workshops and improvement of current workshops
Neighborhood Leader
Directly responsible for Counselors and their campers
Provide orientation to campers when they first arrive
Facilitate group interaction between campers
Eat all meals with the campers
Serve as a mentor for Counselors and campers
Work with other staff to present camp programs
Assist the Logistics Team Leader with the set up and take down of
camp equipment
Serve as an information resource for Counselors and campers
Work with current Grand Worthy Advisor to provide mentoring to campers
Logistics Team Leader
Coordinate set up and take down of camp equipment
Coordinate set up and take down of daily workshop paraphernalia
Troubleshoot problems with equipment and supplies
Coordinate acquisition of supplies needed during the week
Work closely with Sunrise Lodge representative regarding campground
issues
Create and maintain inventory of camp equipment and supplies
Work with Camp Nurse and Neighborhood Watch to protect the safety
& welfare of the campers
Evening/Recreation Team Leader
Coordinate Recreation areas including Pool, Lake Activities, Hiking,
Games, Concessions and Sports
Work with Recreation Team to develop and implement innovative recreation
programs
Work with Crafts Coordinator to provide diverse craft activities
Coordinate Recreation Time and Evening Recreation activities
Work with Camp Coordinator to secure off site recreation opportunities
Promote participation in Recreation activities
Coordinate evening programs including assigning team members to work
on each event
Follow up with team members to assure plans and materials are in
place to present each evening program
Work with Evening Program Team to develop and implement innovative
evening programs
Work with Camp Coordinator to obtain necessary materials
Promote participation in evening program activities
Kitchen Team Member
Work with the Asst. Camp Coordinator to plan menu and accommodate
special diets
Prepare and serve meals
Provide guidance to staff/camper cleanup crews
Notify Camp Coordinator, Asst. Camp Coordinator or Logistics Team
Leader when food/supplies are needed
Work with campers and staff with special dietary needs to identify
appropriate meal plans
Craft Coordinator
Coordinate planning and implementation of craft activities
Work with Recreation Team Leader to provide diverse activities
Work with other staff members assigned to the craft area
Coordinate craft materials distribution and clean up
Work with Camp Coordinator to establish and follow craft budget
Counselor
Directly responsible for campers
Reports to Neighborhood Leader
Provide orientation to campers when they first arrive
Facilitate group interaction between campers
Eat all meals with the campers
Serve as a mentor for campers
Work with other staff to present camp programs
Serve as an information resource for campers
GWA Mentor
Work closely with campers as a positive role model
Spend a period of time with each camper family and participate in
the assigned activities of that family
Coordinate GWA night
Spotlight each camper at evening program
Work with Camp Coordinator, Asst. Camp Coordinator, and Logistics
Team Leader
Neighborhood Watch
Maintain a safe and secure campground in the overnight hours
Go with campers to the restroom when needed through the night
Monitor the weather and alert Camp Coordinator and Asst. Camp Coordinator
when threatening weather is possible
Work with Masonic security personnel to secure the campground
Monitor the whereabouts of the campers at all times during the night
Work with Logistics Team and Camp Nurse to protect the safety and
welfare of the campers
Workshop Leader
Present workshop curriculum to campers in both large and small group
formats
Present your workshop curriculum at the Pre-Camp Instruction Day
Work closely with the Supreme Deputy/Inspector regarding program
curriculum, particularly ritual and floor work
Work with Workshop Team Leader to ensure all desired subjects are
presented at some point in the curriculum and that there is no unnecessary
overlap of topics
Be available to assist campers needing one-on-one instruction
Work with the Logistics Team Leader and Workshop Team Leader to determine
location of workshops and facilitate set up and take down of workshop paraphernalia
Be an innovative program developer for new workshops and suggestions
for improvement of current workshops
Nurse
Provide health care for campers and staff (must be licensed in Illinois)
Determine when further medical care is needed and work with the Camp
Coordinator and Asst. Camp Coordinator to obtain that assistance
Work with Recreation Team Leader to promote safe activities
Collect and maintain all medications needed by campers
Collect and review medical information forms for campers and staff
Provide instruction for wellness related curriculum
Work with the Logistics Team and Neighborhood Watch to protect the
safety and welfare of the campers
**All staff members are responsible for other duties as assigned**
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