[MR] New Year, New changes to the Youth Program!

[Niccolina Mann]

Happy New Year to Atlania!  I hope that this email finds you all well and safe for the Holidays.  As the New Year is around the corner, so is a new beginning to the Kingdom Youth Program.  Lady Elisabeth and I are looking for people to act as Chancellor Minors at large.  Below is the description and responsibilities of the Chancellor Minors position.  Chancellors Minora. To attend scheduled training sessions (University, Unevent, etc.) with the
Chancellor of Youth Activities as appropriate. They may send a representative
with a written proxy with prior permission of the Chancellor of Youth or their
Deputy. To attend scheduled training sessions (University, Unevent, etc.) with
the Chancellor of Youth Activities as appropriate.
b. To encourage the education of Atlantian youth in Medieval and
Renaissance history, and encourage their participation in the SCA through
coordinating with Kingdom Youth Officers, event autocrats, and their youth
activities event volunteers on the provision of age-appropriate, historically
interesting activities, in conformity with programs offered/monitored at the
kingdom level.
c. To assist the Chatelaine’s office in the organization of demos geared
towards children and families.
d. To provide current information about the Kingdom’s youth programs to
members, newcomers, prospective members, and the general public.
e. To support, encourage and promote the Pages Program.
f. To write letters of recommendation for their local youth to the Baronage or
Kingdom for appropriate awards/recognition.
g. Ensure that Children’s (Youth) Activities are run in accordance with the
policies of the SCA and Atlantia and that they occur on a regular basis.
• Be the supporter and the go to person for all questions.
• Remind the local group that children and teens are important
members of the society.
h. The reporting schedule shall be quarterly by the 15th of January (October-December Reporting), April (January-March Reporting), July
(April-June Reporting), and October (July-September Reporting). If there is
no activity related to youth programming during a specific period, specify such in the report. The form for the report can be found online at the youth website at http://youth.atlantia.sca.org/. A copy of this report should go to the local
Seneschal and a copy needs to be maintained for local records.
i. To run activities at events for the youth of the Kingdom on at least four (4)
occasions during their two (2) year tenure

As you see, it -looks- like a lot of things to do, but in all honesty, it is very easy.  The only actual activities you must do are 4 activities, 2 per your tenured year.  Most of it is supporting those in the area who wish to run activites.  

Now, in saying that, we are also looking for people to run activities, Page's classes, etc.  To run an activity, or run a class, you don't have to have a background check!  As long as the two deep rule is followed (two people, who are non related and of age are in attendance at each activity), as well as one person with a background check, you are good to go!  Now, one of those two deep people can have a background check.  If the two deep people don't, then someone with a background check must be present.  

If you are interested in teaching a Page's class, this is simple as well!  They can happen at any event, not just Kingdom level.  Children can also learn what the adults do!  If you have an adult class that you think will be fun for kids, but don't know how to gear it towards a younger age, please contact me!  With my background in teaching, I can help you out.

Lastly, we are revamping the Page's Academy as well.  Pages can be from the ages of 5-17 yrs of age.  Obtaining ranks, class credits, hours, etc. are now much easier.  If you have any more questions about this, please contact me!  We are trying to bring back a wonderful program that has been under utilized. 
Lady Niccolina the Wanderer, Pursuivant
Deputy Chancellor of Youth, Atlantia
Baronial Herald, Sacred Stone

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