Post on 31-Mar-2015
WELCOME TO BEST BUDDIES
Our Agenda
Meet & GreetTo do’sPeer Buddy Roles & Obligations Calendar of Events Brainstorm
Club Officers 2012-2013 Jordon Samson – Club AdvisorMacKenna Wells – Club President Dana Puhl – Club Vice President Austen Flores – Buddy CoordinatorAshley ??? – Secretary Jeff Potter – Treasurer Ethan Russell – HistorianSally Gonzalez - Historian
Optional Officer PositionsTalk to Mr. Samson if interested in being:
Social Media Coordinator Friendship Update Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Activities Coordinator
To-Do’sGet applications in ASAPDeadline for buddy matching surveys will be
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28th
Deadline for buddy essays will be WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3rd
Deadline for membership applications will be FRIDAY OCTOBER 5th
COMMUNICATION
REMIND 101TEXT @bberhs to (954) 635 – 5504
to receive reminders and updates on Best Buddies.
COMING SOON…Facebook Page
ERHS Webpage
Peer Buddy ResponsibilitiesBuild a one-to-one
friendship with a student with a disability
Contact BB weekly (note, phone call, etc.)
Plan 2 activities per month off campus (bowling, mall, video games)
If you miss 2 consecutive meetings or do not fulfill the duties required your membership will be terminated.
Things to remember…Be PATIENT Be the EXAMPLE Person Centered
Language I have an Autistic
friend I have a friend with
Autism.
This is a DUAL, MUTUAL relationship
Age appropriate
Dedication is key“R-Word” usageEveryone is
DIFFERENTYour affecting
their LIVESMost important…
HAVE FUN!!!
Disabilities – Q & AAutism Intellectual Disability (ID)Downs Syndrome Multiple Disabilities Physical Disability
CALENDAR EVENTSMeetings – 2x a month on EVEN Wed.
@ both lunches BUDDY PAIRING PARTY – October 6th CSUSB Convention – October 6th
Celebrity Bowling (L.A.) – Nov./Dec.GUESS Headquarters Holiday Party – Dec. 8th
BB Walk Long Beach – April BB Prom – March/AprilIncluding Life Skills functions (Halloween
Dance, Valentine’s Party, and Prom)Other club planned events
GET THINKING…Fundraising Club Logo
Prom BannerMerchandise
Activities
Best Buddies Projected Budget
Chapter Dues - $300.00 (yearly) ASAP
BB Leadership Conference - ??? (yearly)
Merchandise - $200.00+ (possible profit)
Chapter Activities - $100.00 - $300.00
Estimated need: $1,000.00
Footprints in Your Heart Eleanor Roosevelt
Many people will walk in and out of your life,But only true friends will leave footprints in your
heart. Great minds discuss ideas,
Average minds discuss events,Small minds discuss people.
Friends, you and me.You brought another friend,And then there were three.
We started our group,Our circle of friends,And like that circle -
There is no beginning or end.Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is mystery.Today is a gift.
REMEMBER…This is more than a club…it’s helping someone’s LIFE! Please do not put us in a position of breaking a students heart. It will be difficult but the end reward will be worth it. Yes, this club is fun and has a great purpose but it is a HUGE responsibility. If you cannot commit to this program PLEASE let us know NOW so that we won’t have to tell a Buddy that their Peer Buddy isn’t in the club anymore.
THANK YOU FOR COMING!