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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 year’s 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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