Yes7 Student Orientation
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Transcript of Yes7 Student Orientation
Bob AndersonFounder and President
of IRIS
Del Christensen Executive Director of
IRIS
Martha PopeOperations Managers
Christelle EnegaYES Program Coordinator
Ashley HeffernAssistant YES Program Coordinator
Kim Hope AthayVolunteer Coordinator
Emilee RichardsonPublic Relations Specialist
A few examples of Probationary Rules:•Less than 2 hours of community service per month
•Failure to be involved in family and school activities
•Failure to use your stipend money while in the program
•Less than a C grade in any class
As a general rule, you must obey the laws of the United States of America and the State of Iowa. If found guilty of violating any law, you will be returned home as soon as possible.
Classes: •One American History or Government class
•Take a full year of English Community Service
•At least 2 hours of Community Service /month
Every month, you will receive an envelope from IRIS. This envelope will contain:
•A letter and•A check
It is very important to read this letter
It contains very important information we need you to know about the month
We will plan some events and the details will be in those letters
$125/month•School lunches •Other personal expenses
$200 in December •To buy Christmas gifts for your host family
$200 in May•To buy gifts for your family back home
Stipend must be used in America
Host families are volunteers
Why do you think they decided to host you?
What do you think they expect from you?
Young couples with or without children
Older couples with or without children
Single parents (mother or father) with or without children of their own
Respect host family
Respect their property
Be grateful
Interact with them
Teach them about yourself and your country