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2017-08-01 06:23:39 PM oolatunde i do my budget for every month
2017-08-01 06:23:41 PM kathyhughes They will then cut it by 10%
2017-08-01 06:23:45 PM donna61 Hello everyone had to go back to work because I left my computer there
2017-08-01 06:23:49 PM rcgarcia73 thats right Kathy!
2017-08-01 06:23:53 PM maria7293 HI
2017-08-01 06:23:56 PM rcgarcia73 lol
2017-08-01 06:24:01 PM maria7293 LOL
2017-08-01 06:24:05 PM oolatunde lol
2017-08-01 06:24:09 PM cynkarnes76 Up to 45 beds in Healthcare and we are currently full, they are waiting for people to pass or residents have to go to other facilities (we have reciprocity with sisiter facilities)
2017-08-01 06:24:09 PM ashley04 correct
2017-08-01 06:24:19 PM jcking left the chat room
2017-08-01 06:24:26 PM jcking enter the chat room
2017-08-01 06:24:33 PM maria7293 KATHY HOW OLD ARE U?
2017-08-01 06:24:37 PM sandybenitez90 I am planning a 100 year old birthday party. Any ideas? I have some vendors providing cake, balloons, and 100 roses.
2017-08-01 06:24:47 PM jenniferm old family pictures
2017-08-01 06:24:51 PM anissa44 oh wow sandy
2017-08-01 06:24:52 PM sandybenitez90 Also contacted newspaper to do article
2017-08-01 06:24:53 PM amberrwetherill Find out her favorite music and play it
2017-08-01 06:24:54 PM jcking nice
2017-08-01 06:24:54 PM donna61 All our money comes from fundraiser events
2017-08-01 06:24:59 PM ashley04 slide show of pictures
2017-08-01 06:25:00 PM fieldsapril35 we started a country store selling snacks and drinks to residents and employees
2017-08-01 06:25:03 PM jenniferm we just celebrated one and decorated the room with all old pictures
2017-08-01 06:25:09 PM kathyhughes If....and I know that you all do this.....you spend your own money save the receipts and use it as a tax donation
2017-08-01 06:25:09 PM sandybenitez90 Family cant provide pictures :@
2017-08-01 06:25:11 PM jenniferm she cried and was so happy
2017-08-01 06:25:12 PM oolatunde ashley good ideas
2017-08-01 06:25:19 PM jenniferm aww man
2017-08-01 06:25:19 PM josieh My boss is really big about keeping our clients busy and happy so i can go anythime and tell her i need money to buy prizes fof clients or when I am having my flee market I go and buy from walmart and dollar store and the clients get to buy all that back with tickets from their participation
2017-08-01 06:25:21 PM lynmyhre left the chat room
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2017-08-01 06:25:22 PM ashley04 residents/employess write letter to them
2017-08-01 06:25:24 PM donna61 This coming weekend we are having a very large flea market
2017-08-01 06:25:25 PM nikiawyche you can get her a citation for your state rep for her 100th bday
2017-08-01 06:25:25 PM rcgarcia73 wait Kathy we can do that?
2017-08-01 06:25:38 PM cynkarnes76 I won't spend any money anymore, don't get paid enough and my boss doesn't want me to spend money and I won't get it reimbursed (so it's not worth it)
2017-08-01 06:25:48 PM rcgarcia73 spend our own money and then ...come tax time deducted?
2017-08-01 06:25:51 PM oolatunde they always ask for my recepit each month
2017-08-01 06:25:54 PM nikiawyche Kathy I do that all the time
2017-08-01 06:25:57 PM donna61 $40 a spot and we have so far around 60 venders
2017-08-01 06:25:59 PM kathyhughes Yes you can
2017-08-01 06:26:07 PM rcgarcia73 cool
2017-08-01 06:26:10 PM lynmyhre We have a Resident Council Bank Account and they decide on some of the big things...and we use it for special events...
2017-08-01 06:26:23 PM donna61 we do the same
2017-08-01 06:26:28 PM lynmyhre I'd love to do a flea market or yard sale...hmmm.
2017-08-01 06:26:34 PM maria7293 WE 2
2017-08-01 06:26:36 PM anissa44 We have that too lyn
2017-08-01 06:26:40 PM kathyhughes You should not be spending your own Money
2017-08-01 06:26:41 PM donna61 we have whats called the Sunshine fund
2017-08-01 06:26:48 PM marias i spend my money every time in my facility including the store that we have
2017-08-01 06:26:50 PM taram do a centenninal party
2017-08-01 06:26:57 PM anissa44 I have about 2000 in resident council savings account
2017-08-01 06:27:09 PM kathyhughes The first step is to ask the families if a resident wants something
2017-08-01 06:27:11 PM oolatunde but at times you dont have enough money so u have to spend yours at time
2017-08-01 06:27:13 PM lynmyhre We are on a very busy highway...thinking that might mean the flea market or yard sale could be a dangerous thing??? We'd have to hire a cop...
2017-08-01 06:27:23 PM nicolespangler how does your resident counsil raise money @anissa?
2017-08-01 06:27:26 PM taram have some decorations look they they are 100 years old
2017-08-01 06:27:27 PM kathyhughes and then if you don't have the money be creative
2017-08-01 06:27:34 PM sandybenitez90 Great ideas! Citation?????
2017-08-01 06:27:34 PM donna61 with our fundraiser coming up it raised about 5 thousand last year
2017-08-01 06:27:40 PM lynmyhre Same here Anisssa
2017-08-01 06:27:41 PM maria7293 GREAT
2017-08-01 06:27:41 PM cynkarnes76 My AD, controls the budget, so I have no idea what we have, I think he said we have 100 a month to use towards supplies?
2017-08-01 06:27:42 PM anissa44 not sure nicole it was there when I came to facility
2017-08-01 06:28:01 PM ashley04 yard sales are fun to me and we even have a resident that makes things and has her a little table. We even invite others to sell but they have to rent a boothe
2017-08-01 06:28:02 PM nikiawyche yes I coupon so alot of the free items we use
2017-08-01 06:28:06 PM nicolespangler interesting!
2017-08-01 06:28:18 PM kathyhughes Believe me...when I started I was the top beggar!
2017-08-01 06:28:20 PM donna61 we have 100 a mont too
2017-08-01 06:28:23 PM maria7293 IT IS
2017-08-01 06:28:26 PM anissa44 actually the old activity direcctor said there WAS 4000.00 BEFORE the activity director before me left.
2017-08-01 06:28:30 PM kathyhughes We had residents make the decor
2017-08-01 06:28:32 PM oolatunde lol kathy
2017-08-01 06:28:34 PM nikiawyche you have to be creative because sometimes you can place things in supplies
2017-08-01 06:28:54 PM anissa44 I have residents make decorations with me each month too Kathy
2017-08-01 06:28:57 PM primus3 lol
2017-08-01 06:29:00 PM kathyhughes and I knew how to dumpster dive
2017-08-01 06:29:00 PM ashleyfaze we get donations alll the time and with that we have an anual christmas bake sale, the employees and residents families donate baked goods, we sell those and our donations really cheap like a garage sale and make pretty good money off that
2017-08-01 06:29:05 PM nicolespangler Yes Kathy! I have our residents make decor, and it doubles as a craft activity!
2017-08-01 06:29:08 PM ashley04 get the residents invovled in making decor. they love to help out
2017-08-01 06:29:09 PM donna61 nice job anissa
2017-08-01 06:29:13 PM nikiawyche Balloons turned upside down work wonders when you budget is tight and you need to decorate
2017-08-01 06:29:13 PM lynmyhre It also can't hurt to 'ask'...ask places for donations or help.
2017-08-01 06:29:15 PM rcgarcia73 good skill to have Kathy
2017-08-01 06:29:22 PM taram our residents make the centerpieces for the tables in our main dining area
2017-08-01 06:29:26 PM cynkarnes76 The facility has a White Elephant Sale a few times a year and at the end staff are allowed to take the left overs (I haven't utlized this resource much)
2017-08-01 06:29:30 PM rcgarcia73 i have a masters degree in that
2017-08-01 06:29:30 PM kathyhughes I was very good at it
2017-08-01 06:29:49 PM kathyhughes And YES ,,,,,,,,,ASK
2017-08-01 06:29:50 PM oolatunde i c kathy
2017-08-01 06:29:59 PM lynmyhre I hope that means you will share your skills on it Kathy...
2017-08-01 06:29:59 PM jcking wish i could see you doing that Kathy
2017-08-01 06:30:00 PM anissa44 our maintance man dumpster dives for me lol
2017-08-01 06:30:10 PM jatkins you can make a flower out of balloons on pinterest
2017-08-01 06:30:22 PM josieh Kathy can i still turn in the extra credit late for this week because i was sick all week
2017-08-01 06:30:25 PM tabithaarguellez left the chat room
2017-08-01 06:30:26 PM kathyhughes Hey I knew all the trash days around the facility
2017-08-01 06:30:26 PM lynmyhre Pinterest is great for ideas. So it DIY website.
2017-08-01 06:30:29 PM tabithaarguellez enter the chat room
2017-08-01 06:30:42 PM kathyhughes Yes you can
2017-08-01 06:30:43 PM maria7293 MY RESIDENT LOVE WIT DECORATIONS CARDS
2017-08-01 06:30:47 PM anissa44 Just started using pintrest again
2017-08-01 06:30:51 PM jatkins thanks
2017-08-01 06:30:51 PM josieh Thank You
2017-08-01 06:30:57 PM rmcrow PINTREST IS AMAAAAAAAZING!!!!!
2017-08-01 06:31:02 PM taram o g i love it dumpster diving is the best way to bring old things back to life
2017-08-01 06:31:05 PM ashley04 Love pnterest
2017-08-01 06:31:06 PM oolatunde yes it is
2017-08-01 06:31:09 PM maria7293 IS TRUTH
2017-08-01 06:31:10 PM tabithaarguellez i love pintrest
2017-08-01 06:31:13 PM nicolespangler I need to be better abut using Pinterest, it was definitely an untapped resource up until about 2 weeks ago
2017-08-01 06:31:17 PM maria7293 ME 2
2017-08-01 06:31:25 PM nicolespangler *for me at least
2017-08-01 06:31:27 PM rcgarcia73 i love pintrest but do get too much jnk mail
2017-08-01 06:31:37 PM nikiawyche you can find alot on pintrest
2017-08-01 06:31:43 PM sandybenitez90 I will have my AL residents make sensory bottles for the MC unit. Craft for them and they will feel good about helping their next door neighbors.
2017-08-01 06:31:43 PM marias i agree
2017-08-01 06:31:44 PM rcgarcia73 great ideas
2017-08-01 06:31:49 PM donna61 Kathy will you be able to grade some of my assignments soon no hurry just wondering when?
2017-08-01 06:31:51 PM anissa44 I went back on again today nicole so I hear ya. I use to use it all the time when it first started.
2017-08-01 06:31:52 PM rcgarcia73 not to mention the ones i get here
2017-08-01 06:31:54 PM kathyhughes I also knew when the colleges ended because the kids would throw out a ton of stuff
2017-08-01 06:32:00 PM lynmyhre Sandy...great idea! I'm gonna steal it!
2017-08-01 06:32:15 PM donna61 MEPAP Own Pace 1
2017-08-01 06:32:15 PM anissa44 Wish we had colleges close by.
2017-08-01 06:32:21 PM kathyhughes I will try to do it this weekend for the Paced course
2017-08-01 06:32:22 PM bfries70 enter the chat room
2017-08-01 06:32:24 PM nnelson my coworker uses pintrest a lot. I usually google everything and some things on pintrest jut pop up
2017-08-01 06:32:25 PM jatkins check out puppy party on pintrest ours was awsome
2017-08-01 06:32:37 PM cynkarnes76 Kathy, that is a good idea. totally forgot, especially since I had to do that many years ago
2017-08-01 06:32:42 PM taram haha i think i will have to look into that college thing for my residents
2017-08-01 06:32:44 PM anissa44 oooh that sounds fun jatkins
2017-08-01 06:32:50 PM donna61 Thank you so much Im really pushing myself
2017-08-01 06:32:57 PM lynmyhre Kathy, I wish we had a college nearby. But we do have a Coast Guard base...They don't move around like in past years, but on ocassion. Gonna have to check out the summer yardsales for my tv stands. Thanks for one more resource idea!
2017-08-01 06:33:07 PM jatkins thank you
2017-08-01 06:33:35 PM ashley04 Have yall herd of teb talks. My residents love it
2017-08-01 06:33:45 PM taram no whats that?
2017-08-01 06:33:47 PM nikiawyche LYNMHRE see of local boy scotts need a project sure they will help
2017-08-01 06:33:48 PM anissa44 We have our administrators dog there almost everyday and several different employees bring their dogs in weekly.
2017-08-01 06:33:48 PM rcgarcia73 TEB TALKS?
2017-08-01 06:33:48 PM sandybenitez90 Teb talks?
2017-08-01 06:33:50 PM kathyhughes I also found a lady who loved to go to garage sales. I would give her a list on Fridays and 20.00 and she would come back with all that we needed
2017-08-01 06:33:55 PM josieh what is that?
2017-08-01 06:33:56 PM stephaniesweet tell me more Ashley
2017-08-01 06:33:57 PM nicolespangler TED talks?
2017-08-01 06:34:04 PM maria7293 HOW LONG IS THIS CHAT? JUST A QUESTION
2017-08-01 06:34:09 PM nicolespangler 1 hour
2017-08-01 06:34:11 PM anissa44 an hour maria
2017-08-01 06:34:12 PM taram wow thats awesome kathy
2017-08-01 06:34:17 PM bfries70 I'm new to this website and this will be my first time using an online class. anyone else new here?
2017-08-01 06:34:19 PM maria7293 THANK U
2017-08-01 06:34:21 PM kathyhughes 1 hour
2017-08-01 06:34:24 PM ashley04 They are you tube videos that are educational on a variety of topics
2017-08-01 06:34:25 PM lynmyhre I love TedTalks. BUT, we don't have smart tvs. SO...I have to get a HDMI cable for connecting my laptop. Can't wait to add things like TedTalks and music documentaries.
2017-08-01 06:34:28 PM nikiawyche we use to do TED talks, now we have residents and staff sign up to offer talks resident like that more
2017-08-01 06:34:32 PM cynkarnes76 does anyone play radio shows for their residents?
2017-08-01 06:34:38 PM jatkins Im new too
2017-08-01 06:34:39 PM taram welcome bfries i am new too
2017-08-01 06:34:45 PM rcgarcia73 oh TED TALKS!
2017-08-01 06:34:48 PM primus3 yes Old Time Radio on youtube
2017-08-01 06:34:52 PM primus3 they work well
2017-08-01 06:34:59 PM kathyhughes Yes I did once a week for the Men they loved it
2017-08-01 06:35:00 PM donna61 My administrator and co workers loves the work Im doing and how much Ive done in the 4months Ive been director The residents are happy.
2017-08-01 06:35:02 PM nicolespangler What TED Talks do you all use for the residents?
2017-08-01 06:35:11 PM lynmyhre i'm new to this program. I've done chats before. I like skype better...but this is good when you get used to it.
2017-08-01 06:35:12 PM ashley04 Wedo a play once a month and get residents tobe the caracters
2017-08-01 06:35:14 PM primus3 They remember all the commercials
2017-08-01 06:35:14 PM maria7293 KATHY WHY THE WEEK 6, 7 DONT SHOW YET ?
2017-08-01 06:35:14 PM bfries70 It seems like alot to take in.
2017-08-01 06:35:20 PM nikiawyche congrats Donna
2017-08-01 06:35:28 PM donna61 TY
2017-08-01 06:35:30 PM sandybenitez90 Great job Donna!!!
2017-08-01 06:35:31 PM virginia old time radio says like a good thing
2017-08-01 06:35:36 PM taram huh thank you ashly i will look into those
2017-08-01 06:35:41 PM maria7293 GOOD JOB DONNA
2017-08-01 06:35:42 PM lynmyhre Awesome Donna
2017-08-01 06:35:45 PM nikiawyche Keep up the great job Donna61
2017-08-01 06:35:47 PM donna61 now I need to pass the course to keep the job
2017-08-01 06:35:55 PM taram and i love radio shows but i dont know where to get them
2017-08-01 06:35:56 PM jenniferm you can do it!
2017-08-01 06:35:56 PM kathyhughes Maria because you are not on week 6 yet
2017-08-01 06:36:11 PM oolatunde we are on youtube u can check us out we did a happy video
2017-08-01 06:36:14 PM anissa44 same here donna
2017-08-01 06:36:14 PM nikiawyche you will do fine don't over think that is what Kathy tells all of us
2017-08-01 06:36:15 PM maria7293 I NEED PASS 2 OR I WILL LOOSE MY JOB
2017-08-01 06:36:19 PM anissa44 We can do it!
2017-08-01 06:36:20 PM donna61 but Im sure survey will be in soon lots to do
2017-08-01 06:36:31 PM sandybenitez90 Wow. I didnt know job depended on this
2017-08-01 06:36:48 PM rcgarcia73 yeah me neither, all the best of luck!
2017-08-01 06:36:50 PM bfries70 Where is everyone from? Is this everyones first day or is this chat room for all the classes going on?
2017-08-01 06:36:52 PM jenniferm We are exoecting survey to start tomorrow :(
2017-08-01 06:36:55 PM schmidtk22 enter the chat room
2017-08-01 06:36:56 PM maria7293 SORRY KATHY I JUST ASK
2017-08-01 06:36:56 PM anissa44 We had our survey and two surprise visits since I have started. Great things said about my activities.
2017-08-01 06:37:00 PM kathyhughes There are some facilities that require this class
2017-08-01 06:37:03 PM donna61 I feel good about the course its the time in which I have
2017-08-01 06:37:12 PM schmidtk22 Alright.. time to catch up.
2017-08-01 06:37:13 PM ashleyfaze does anyone kknow what the average activity directormakes in salary
2017-08-01 06:37:14 PM jatkins were all in this together
2017-08-01 06:37:15 PM nicolespangler Don't worry yourselves too much! The class is fun, and if you stayed engaged you will do great!
2017-08-01 06:37:17 PM ashley04 I am on week 16
2017-08-01 06:37:18 PM schmidtk22 bfries im from ohio
2017-08-01 06:37:21 PM lynmyhre I've been in my role as AD one month...we have survey starting and state inspection around the corner
2017-08-01 06:37:22 PM cynkarnes76 Yep, I am working on calming myself down during this course, easy for ourselves to get in our way and make mountains out of molehills
2017-08-01 06:37:27 PM nikiawyche congrats Ashley04
2017-08-01 06:37:31 PM virginia yes i am sure mine dose to
2017-08-01 06:37:35 PM anissa44 mine requires this course but not second one I am still trying to talk administrator into it.
2017-08-01 06:37:35 PM nikiawyche good luck on your final
2017-08-01 06:37:40 PM ashley04 thanks
2017-08-01 06:37:56 PM nikiawyche you have shared some good ideas with us
2017-08-01 06:38:07 PM bfries70 Any pointers for a newbie?
2017-08-01 06:38:16 PM kathyhughes Remember that if you have to pay for the MEPAP2 you can use it as a tax deduction
2017-08-01 06:38:16 PM nicolespangler take it day by day!
2017-08-01 06:38:24 PM anissa44 Stay caught up bfries
2017-08-01 06:38:27 PM sandybenitez90 I know AD in skilled make more than AL directors
2017-08-01 06:38:33 PM donna61 Alls good here I love my job and if things dont work here I will go somewhere else but I love it here
2017-08-01 06:38:34 PM anissa44 oh nice Kathy. I didn't know that.
2017-08-01 06:38:34 PM nikiawyche start your assignements early
2017-08-01 06:38:38 PM ashleyfaze when do you have to do mepap2??
2017-08-01 06:38:48 PM josieh you will do great maria7293 just do all your reading and do your assingments to the best of your knowelege and you will do fine and do not over think it
2017-08-01 06:38:48 PM jcking bfries70 soon it will all make sense
2017-08-01 06:38:54 PM schmidtk22 My job paid for it, luckily
2017-08-01 06:38:56 PM kathyhughes Make a list every Tuesday of assignments and add 1 Practicum assignment a week
2017-08-01 06:39:00 PM cynkarnes76 I plan on doing MEpap2 right after1
2017-08-01 06:39:03 PM bfries70 thanks jcking
2017-08-01 06:39:08 PM kathyhughes Whenever you want to
2017-08-01 06:39:16 PM rcgarcia73 Me too Cyn
2017-08-01 06:39:25 PM kathyhughes I highly suggest that you take it as soon as you can
2017-08-01 06:39:26 PM anissa44 mine did too schmidtk. They also pay me while I am taking it plus my 36 hours per week.
2017-08-01 06:39:26 PM ashleyfaze do you have to do mepap2?
2017-08-01 06:39:34 PM cynkarnes76 yep, follow what Kathy said, I am going to try to do the same for practicum assignments
2017-08-01 06:39:55 PM schmidtk22 ashleyfaze, i think you have to do both parts to be able to sit for the licensing exam or whatever its called
2017-08-01 06:39:59 PM ashley04 Dont stress over the assignments. At first, I was really worried. One thing that I recommend is to start on your midterm practicum as soon as possible and not wait till the week is due. The same goes for the final
2017-08-01 06:39:59 PM kathyhughes Ashley it is up to you......for national certification you have to take MEPAP2
2017-08-01 06:40:03 PM jcking what does MEPAP2 ?
2017-08-01 06:40:05 PM lynmyhre I am getting reimbursed, of course I have to pass it first! Just starting and am excited to learn.
2017-08-01 06:40:13 PM stephaniesweet you cant take MEPAP 1 & 2 at the same time right??
2017-08-01 06:40:25 PM nicolespangler I need to do that better for the final, because trust me, I only started 3 weeks prior to the midterm and felt overwhelmed
2017-08-01 06:40:25 PM ashleyfaze what kind of certifiction do you get with just mepap1?
2017-08-01 06:40:32 PM maria7293 KATHY IN MY JOB MY ADM ASK FOR MY ACTIVITIES DIPLOMA OR SOMETHING TO KEEP MY JOB ....HE SAID U HAVE 3 MONTHSTO SHOW SOMENTHING
2017-08-01 06:40:35 PM jcking what does MEPAP2 cover?
2017-08-01 06:40:58 PM kathyhughes You should get used to MEPAP1 first,,,,if you think that you can do both .....well you can I don;t recommend it
2017-08-01 06:41:07 PM lynmyhre Isn't MEPAP2 more on the documentation and the management end of things???
2017-08-01 06:41:11 PM kathyhughes Management as an Activity Director
2017-08-01 06:41:18 PM schmidtk22 Ah.. ok
2017-08-01 06:41:23 PM ashley04 great
2017-08-01 06:41:25 PM stephaniesweet oh heck I am not trying to do it together but was just checking...
2017-08-01 06:41:27 PM kathyhughes and I hear its easier!
2017-08-01 06:41:28 PM bfries70 left the chat room
2017-08-01 06:41:32 PM sandybenitez90 Ohh i will like Mepap 2
2017-08-01 06:41:37 PM anissa44 my administrator said I didn't need it because I don't manage anyone
2017-08-01 06:41:51 PM ashleyfaze what kind of certification do you get for just mepap1
2017-08-01 06:41:56 PM anissa44 There is only me in my activities department
2017-08-01 06:41:57 PM schmidtk22 I think I have to take both of them in order to sit for the certifcation exam
2017-08-01 06:42:01 PM cynkarnes76 I manage student volunteers so I could use all the help I can get
2017-08-01 06:42:02 PM lynmyhre I love the team working with me.
2017-08-01 06:42:02 PM jcking do you teach the MEPAP2 Kathy?
2017-08-01 06:42:07 PM nicolespangler Mine said the same thing....
2017-08-01 06:42:11 PM kathyhughes You are not certified when you only take MEPAP1
2017-08-01 06:42:15 PM sandybenitez90 Volunteers? They are managed in a way
2017-08-01 06:42:21 PM anissa44 yes I told her that.
2017-08-01 06:42:25 PM schmidtk22 Volunteers definitely need guidance for sure.
2017-08-01 06:42:25 PM kathyhughes Yes I do teach MEPAP2
2017-08-01 06:42:34 PM ashley04 it dends on what qualifications your statissae has though an
2017-08-01 06:42:40 PM cynkarnes76 Yep, it is up to the Assistants to manage the student volunteers that come to help out
2017-08-01 06:42:43 PM anissa44 I don't really have volunteers either though
2017-08-01 06:42:44 PM ashleyfaze how long is mepap2?
2017-08-01 06:42:46 PM oolatunde so you have to take wo
2017-08-01 06:42:55 PM oolatunde i didnt know that
2017-08-01 06:42:58 PM kathyhughes 16 weeks
2017-08-01 06:43:00 PM ashley04 16 weeks
2017-08-01 06:43:02 PM maria7293 BUT STILL WE CAN GET COMPLEXION FOR ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR WIT MEPAP 1
2017-08-01 06:43:07 PM cynkarnes76 I am also doing the volunteers student schedule (not doing too well)
2017-08-01 06:43:18 PM nnelson So we need MEPAP Part one and 2 to become AAC?
2017-08-01 06:43:18 PM kathyhughes Yes to become NCCAP certified you need to take MEPAP2
2017-08-01 06:43:26 PM oolatunde ok kathy
2017-08-01 06:43:31 PM schmidtk22 I actually met with my volunteer coordinator recently and she told me if I have any need for volunteers to let her know.
2017-08-01 06:43:32 PM sandybenitez90 By the way speaking of volunteers did i mention I have a 15 year old volunteer that puts in more than 30 hrs a week and is more reliable than my weekend activity assistant. I really wish i could hire her
2017-08-01 06:43:41 PM oolatunde after this course i will take 2
2017-08-01 06:43:43 PM schmidtk22 Our building is so small though, that I really don't see that happening anytime soon unless we go out on outings.
2017-08-01 06:43:50 PM sandybenitez90 Im going to cry when she goes back to school
2017-08-01 06:43:55 PM maria7293 FOR MEPAPP 1 I NEED TAKE nccap
2017-08-01 06:43:58 PM nicolespangler @sandybenitez90 I have found the same situation at times!
2017-08-01 06:43:59 PM schmidtk22 sandybenitez.. yikes.. :( thats rough,
2017-08-01 06:44:05 PM lynmyhre That's great to see a teenager with such a great work ethic
2017-08-01 06:44:11 PM josieh mpap 2 is easier Kathy?
2017-08-01 06:44:23 PM schmidtk22 maybe when she turns 16 you could hire her? how old do they have to be to work at your facility?
2017-08-01 06:44:34 PM ashley04 cynk have you checked with the local schools (college, highschool, etc) for volunteers. That is what we have done to get volunteers
2017-08-01 06:44:35 PM kathyhughes yes that is what the students tell me
2017-08-01 06:44:38 PM donna61 Ours 16
2017-08-01 06:44:54 PM josieh So Miss Kathy are you the instructor for Mepap 2 as well?
2017-08-01 06:45:10 PM kathyhughes Depends on your facility policy
2017-08-01 06:45:10 PM sandybenitez90 Her dad is a cardiologist so she must be getting great work ethic at home. But i brag about her to everyone. She's awesome!!!
2017-08-01 06:45:13 PM nicolespangler I have a 15 yo volunteer that comes in, gets everything she needs for an activity from my office, and runs the entire activity on her own. I LOVE her. I'll definitely struggle on the crafting end when she goes back to school
2017-08-01 06:45:14 PM schmidtk22 Dumb ?... is there a website for boyscouts? I want to have a on-site fishing experience with people, but need people to bait the hook etc.
2017-08-01 06:45:15 PM kathyhughes Yes I am
2017-08-01 06:45:25 PM ashley04 yay
2017-08-01 06:45:31 PM stephaniesweet I need to find some volunteers for our facility
2017-08-01 06:45:37 PM cynkarnes76 Ashley: My boss started the relationships with some local schools and I am taking over trying to help with coordinate but it's hard to get the kids to let me know when they are coming.....
2017-08-01 06:45:55 PM jatkins What certification amI getting from this course? Can I be hired as activity director?
2017-08-01 06:45:58 PM jenniferm We have ended up hiring a bunch of volunteers the past few years
2017-08-01 06:46:02 PM donna61 Talk to the churchs, Legion
2017-08-01 06:46:09 PM ashley04 sometimes i have run into that
2017-08-01 06:46:15 PM sandybenitez90 I want to speak to my ADM to see if we can at least hire her PRN when she turns 16. Dont know if she'll make an exception.
2017-08-01 06:46:27 PM kathyhughes jatkins we will be covering this next week
2017-08-01 06:46:30 PM lynmyhre We have a few volunteers from churches. A Catholic and a Methodist church each do services weekly or monthly.
2017-08-01 06:46:35 PM schmidtk22 hey, sandy it's worth a shot.
2017-08-01 06:46:45 PM donna61 School will be starting soon kids need community credit hours
2017-08-01 06:46:54 PM jatkins Thank you Kathy
2017-08-01 06:47:05 PM cynkarnes76 Also, I work 15 to 20 a week, I refuse to coordinate on my own time and not get paid. Doing this course has really pushed me to priortize my time and to stop clicking on the work email at home
2017-08-01 06:47:30 PM ashley04 its hard for me sometimes
2017-08-01 06:47:40 PM rcgarcia73 its hard for all of us
2017-08-01 06:47:45 PM nikiawyche my emails come right to my phone
2017-08-01 06:47:47 PM anissa44 I work 36 hours per week but get paid to take this course so I usual am over by 10 hours per week

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