Lots of work here getting ready. I was already putting in 20+ hours/week. This week turned to 30.
Many logistics with the Quick Build for rookies, having medical release forms, tools, subgroups, mentors at the right places, consent and release forms filled out online, etc.
Also brought in several non-parent mentors during that week. Each mentor came in with some great ideas but then we needed to introduce them to the team, current mentors, and total lack of experience (& age factor) of our students. Many ideas will be great for next year. This year, we just need to see how it goes. Most of the new mentors will be part time so the challenge is how to keep everyone updated on what gets done if they can't be at the build.
With a week to go, I'm finding that what we're needing this first year is a project manager. Someone to oversee the build, specifically. My time is going to be spent continuing to talk to sponsors, making sure everyone's on the same page, finding resources we need (like space for a game field!), and making sure all the tools are available for everyone to do their jobs well, and watching all those deadlines.
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