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For Facilitators

“For Facilitators,” My Job Search (2014), 154

“For Facilitators,” My Job Search, 154

For Facilitators

The day of the meeting:

  • Today, the group will spend an extra 20 minutes in the Commit section. Please read the final activity in My Foundation and be prepared to answer questions.

  • Text or call all group members. Invite them to arrive 10 minutes early to report on their commitments.

  • Prepare the meeting materials.

  • Bring five extra copies of My Path to Self-Reliance.

30 minutes before the meeting:

  • Set chairs around a table so everyone can be close.

  • Draw this commitment chart on the board.

    Group member name

    Kept my new job commitment (Yes/No)

    Practiced Foundation principle and taught it to family (Yes/No)

    Added to savings (Yes/No)

    Reported to action partner (Yes/No)

    Gloria

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Y

10 minutes before the meeting:

  • Greet people warmly as they arrive.

  • As group members arrive, ask them to complete the commitment chart on the board.

  • Assign a timekeeper.

At starting time:

  • Ask people to turn off phones and other devices.

  • Have an opening prayer (and hymn, if desired).

  • Quietly ask those who arrive late to turn off their phones and to complete the commitment chart while the group continues the discussion.

  • Set the timer to 20 minutes for My Foundation.

  • Complete principle 12 in My Foundation. Then return to this workbook and continue reading on the next page.