debrief meeting (National)

[Whitney Goldman]

Hello Camp GLOW and BE-ers,

I hope that you are either basking in the glorious aftermath of a
wonderfully well-run camp or anxiously anticipating the awesomeness
that will be your up and coming camp!

I wanted to touch base with everyone about the possibility of a
national debrief session in Kigali sometime in January. I know this
was mentioned during the TOT weekend, but I wanted to throw it out
there that Jake and I are very interested in trying to get this set
up. I know that you Ed volunteers will be starting school again in
January, but we could always do it over a weekend again.

I’m especially interested in hearing from you all as the 17 Health 3
volunteers will be the only PCVs with camp experience left to carry
the torch for coming years. Plus, it would be lovely to see all your
beautiful, smiling faces again.

Let me know what people are thinking about this!

Hope you are having a great start to the week!

Whitney

--
Whitney Goldman, M.P.H.
University of Michigan
Health Behavior & Health Education
whitney...@gmail.com

[Nora]

Sounds like a great idea, Whitney! I think a strategic planning
session on a national level is crucial to GLOW & BE's sustainability.
It will be an excellent opportunity to share best practices. January
sounds good, especially since camps will be relatively fresh in
people's minds. I'll be out of the country January 18-29, so I'm
voting for early-mid January if that works for others! Peace

> whitney.gold...@gmail.com

[Keira Brooks]

That sounds fantastic to me. I know that us at GLOW/BE North have
learned A LOT so far and we are only half-way done. I think that this
would be the best way to combine all of our thoughts, ideas,
improvements, etc.

--
Keira Brooks
Education Volunteer
Peace Corps Rwanda
Burera District, Rwanda
Mobile: 078.284.85.45

[Caitlyn Griffith]

Alright team the appointed mid-January time has arrived and I wanted
to touch base with you lovely guys and gals about when we should have
our meeting.
I know some volunteers will be in Kigali next weekend for the Judges
training on Saturday the 21st so perhaps we could meet on Sunday the
22nd to make the most of that Kigali trip? This weekend is also
possible though Ed volunteers are just getting pack into the swing of
things so may not want to leave so soon.
Lets get the discussion going.
Holla
much love
cg

[christin...@gmail.com]

I think there's a doodle that was going around...

I was under the impression the nat'l debrief was happening in feb. I know that weekend and the next are a lot of the regional mtgs and nora already mentioned she'll be unavailable.

If we could hold off until the first or second weekend in feb that would be great.

-christine
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[Caitlyn Griffith]

Good points all:)
So what say we to the first weekend in February (the 4th)
Does that work for everyone?

Holla
cg

[Whitney Goldman]

Hi all,

Sorry for the delay, I was intending to send this email out sooner.

Senior staff have been notified and according to the doodle responses,
the best date for all is the weekend of February 4th and 5th. As long
as I don't hear a "No" from PC or an overwhelming objection from those
involved, plan on coming to Kigali that weekend.

Given the timing of Ed 2's COS and the time camps normally take place,
it would be great if those from Ed 2 who participated in the TOT could
come with someone from their region who is interested in spearheading
the 2012 camp. That way everyone will be prepped and ready to go for
next year!

I hope you all had a great holiday season and are enjoying this glorious sun!

Hope to see you all on the 4th.

Best,

Whitney

whitney...@gmail.com

[Caitlyn Griffith]

Hi team-

How do we feel about doing this on Sunday the 5th gusa?
I think if we are focused then it should be possible to fit everything
in. That Saturday is the first week for the Judges training program
and a number of us will be either teaching or attending opening
ceremonies. I have talked to a few people and it sounds like Sunday
should work but I want to hear from the larger group! What do you
think?
Do we need two days or is Sunday enough? If we think both days are
necessary we can work around the Judges program for sure! Just let me
know!
Holla!
Caitlyn

[Whitney Goldman]

Hello all,

I believe we should be able to fit everything into a single day. I am
currently working on the agenda, but my thought is if we stay focused
and on topic, it shouldn't be a problem.

Also, if you could let me know who is planning on coming to the
debrief, that would be great. I will plan on sending an email to PMs
and Assistant PMs with the names of those attending - much like what
was done at the TOT.

Also, in my previous email I forgot to mention that GLOW has acquired
space to store materials for future camps. If you have something you
would like to store, please plan on bringing it with you on the 5th.

Talk to you soon,

Whitney

[Keira Brooks]

I will be there and one day sounds fine.

[Kerianne Hendrickson]

I will be there I think. Thanks Whit!