This month have been very interesting. Now that spring registration is over, it is of course time to begin promoting for fall. My partner and I have been planning for recruiting girls for the Fall semester by hosting events at different schools and attending PTO/PTA meetings in order to bring awareness. We have been working together to identify target sites for fall and to plan to engage in-person with those schools before May when school adjourns. In-person meetings are crucial to cultivate relationships and growth over time.
Our council is especially interested in Title I schools and seeks to increase our diversity and inclusion. However, we will not turn down any school who can host a team and love them all! Most PTO meetings are held at night and if a PTO meeting is not an option, then we schedule meetings with principals and secure their buy-in.
I have been planning to hold at least one public information tabling event during the months of March, April, and May in order to raise awareness. Some ideas include setting up a table after school or in the evening at a public library branch, finding a community festival at which to host a table, etc. We will happily promote these activities on social media and/or distribute fliers to select locations, including area schools. I have been learning so much through my internship but being able to work on my professionalism and planning skills have been very beneficial.
We shall see what next month holds!
Blog Soon! 🙂
Mylourie Dorceus