COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

Mountain Magic Leader Weekend

January 25-27, 2008

Updated 08/19/2011

 

Registration/Admin

Receive registration, post classes, and send out confirmations.  Assign sleeping quarters. Prepare class evaluation forms and instructor evaluation forms for inclusion in registration packets.  Establish weekend budget. Produce registration flyer and prepare SU packets for Cluster meetings.

Participant Check-In

Make up and mail registration packets for check-in; staff check-in stations Friday night for weekend campers and Saturday morning for day-only attendees (collect class fees, collect health history forms).  Requires early arrival at camp!

Unit Set-up

Pick up keys/radios from Ranger and unlock all units, turn on AC/Heat as needed.  Confirm units in working order.  Post directional signs at camp, post signs in units for Cabin name/beds.  Turn on Misty Mountain sign lighting.  Requires early arrival at camp!

Participant Check-Out

Make up check-out packages, including class completion certificates & patches.  Collect evaluations.  Staff check-out Saturday evening and Sunday AM.   Requires late departure from camp – cannot take or teach classes last period Sun AM!

Unit Check-Out

Check units for kaper completions. Make and post kaper charts in units (participants to sign up for kapers on arrival). Assemble/stock/store clean-up kits for each unit.  Check out unit with Ranger and turn over keys/radios. Requires late departure from camp!

Entertainment

Plan and oversee Friday and Saturday evening “Get Acquainted” activities.  Prepare opening and closing ceremonies & Scouts Own for the weekend. Plan & lead graces for meals.

Decorations

Decorate dining room with theme for weekend.  Come up with swap and swap necklace for check-in packet; design/order patches.  Requires early arrival at camp!

Meals/Snacks

Handle snacks for Friday/Saturday evening; set up for snack; work with Misty Mountain staff to plan meals in dining hall.  Provide microwave (2?) for snack table throughout weekend; arrange for hot beverages Friday/Saturday; obtain soft drinks and keep coolers stocked throughout weekend.

Workshops/ Trainers

Select workshops and trainers for weekend events. Obtain class confirmation info including list of supplies (equipment, materials, etc.) required from instructors.

Door Prizes

Collect donations for weekend door prizes and wrap; distribute door prizes throughout weekend at mealtimes; cut apart roster for selection; arrange raffle for free weekend.

Trainer Gifts

Collect/create gifts for trainers

Photographer/ Historian

Takes photos of classes throughout weekend and finished products; prepares scrapbook highlighting weekend activities.

First Aid Team

Establish First Aid team for weekend.  Develop emergency procedures and first aid materials.  Staff health history table at check-in Friday night and Saturday morning and maintain health forms throughout weekend. Provide first aid as necessary throughout the weekend.

Publicity

Produce informational flyer for distribution at SU meetings. Assist with stuffing registration packets for SU distribution in October.  Attend Cluster meetings to promote event.

Camper Recognitions Prepare and distribute “fairy awards” to campers throughout weekend; award prizes for parade and costume party (door prizes will obtain prizes – this committee just awards them)
Website http://www.3leaves.org/mm2008.  Establish and maintain website and on-line registration.