Youth Board Application 2012

Current FMP Students Youth Board is a group of highly motivated students who strive to better FMP through exemplary leadership and dedication to improve our groups environment. Its a 5 month commitment that requires involvement in and out of rehearsal. This includes, but is not limited to: attending monthly meetings, set-up/clean up and attending ALL FMP sponsored events, participation on a standing committee of the board, and a good attitude. Youth Board members are held to a high standard and are constant reections on FMP inside and outside of rehearsal. Application Process: " " " " " " " " " " 1. Paper Application and Written Responses - Complete all parts of the paper " application including ALL written response questions. Please answer the written response questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application. 2. References - Select TWO non FMP staff members / family to complete the attached reference sheets. Attach these recommendations to your application. 3. Grades - Youth Board members must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Please provide the most recent copy of your semester / quarter report card. A signed GIP(grade in progress) form is also acceptable. 3. Interview - you will be asked to set up an interview with members of the Board of Directors. Interviews will be held on Sunday January 29, 2012 starting at 4:30pm. You will be contacted by email to schedule an interview time.
Your completed application packet is due January 23, 2012. Recommendations are due at the time of your interview on Sunday, January 29, 2012

When selecting Youth Board members for the 2012 season, the Youth Board application (written responses), references, and interview will be considered as well as rehearsal attendance and discipline record. All of these factors are reviewed before a nal decision is made. Please contact Ryan Warren, Youth Board Coordinator, by e-mail (ryan@yingmonkeyproductions.org) if you have any questions or concerns.

FMP Youth Board Job Description and Expectations

Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Flying Monkey Productions so as to support the organizations mission and needs. Mission Statement: Flying Monkey Productions is a non-profit theatre organization where students are given the opportunity to run the artistic duties of a theatre production as well as perform onstage. Students work with other teenagers and young adults through the process of putting on a successful show, while working in a positive and constructive environment. *Major responsibilities: Organizational leadership and advisement Personnel evaluation and student development Review of organizational and programmatic reports Promotion of the organization Fundraising and outreach *Members of the youth board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of Flying Monkey Productions. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community. Length of term: Five Months (02/01/12-07/31/12), which may be renewed pending approval of the board. Meetings and time commitment: The Youth Board will meet on the second Sunday of the month, 5:00 p.m., at 5625 H Street, Sacramento 95819. Meetings typically last 2 hours. Board members are asked to attend all special events and productions throughout the year, as they are determined. Expectations of youth board members: Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events / productions. Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by the FMP mission, objectives, and programs.

Help communicate and promote the FMP mission and programs to the community. Understand the policies and procedures of FMP. Once a month, a different member of the board will sit in on a meeting with the Board of Directors

AVAILABLE POSITIONS: Secretary - Responsible for taking notes at all meetings Publicity Coordinators (3) - Responsible for making flyers and posters and posting them at local businesses Historian - Responsible for taking photos at FMP events Social Media Coordinator - Responsible for maintaining and updating the FMP Facebook and Twitter pages Associates (2) - Responsible for assisting with all tasks presented to the Youth Board

Youth Board Application 2012

Name: ____________________________ Current Grade Level:________ Position(s) Applying For: _______________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________________ Home Address: ______________________________________________________ City: ________________________ Zip Code: ____________ E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________ Please list all extracurricular activities you are involved in and approximate weekly time commitments of each activity. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Please list and explain any leadership experiences, positions, or activities in which you have participated. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

Written Response Questions: Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. You are encouraged to be specic and honest in your answers. 1. What are the three most important qualities you possess as a leader? How will these skills enhance FMP and the Youth Board? 2. What would you consider to be FMPs greatest strengths? What is one thing you would like to help us improve upon? 3. Explain how you will effectively represent your fellow cast members as a member of the FMP Youth Board. 4. In your opinion, what sets FMP apart from other local theatre companies? Why do you choose to participate with us? 5. How will this commitment to the Youth Board t in with your current schedule?

Youth Board Application 2012 Reference

" " " " " " ! Student: " Reference: " " " ! Please select TWO non FMP staff members / family to complete this Reference Form. Please select someone that can speak to your abilities and potential as a leader. Please complete this reference as part of the Youth Board Application for the 2012 season. We encourage you to be honest with your evaluation (the requesting student will not see this form). Your evaluation and comments will be very helpful in our selection process. Please return this form to your student, sealed, by Friday, January 27, 2012.

Student Name: ______________________________________________________

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability, based on your experiences with this student. " 1. Describe what you believe are this students greatest strengths.

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2. What is an area where this student needs growth or improvement?

Please rate the students abilities on the following scale: 1= poor , 2= below average, 3= average, 4= above average, 5= excellent Follow through ... " Communication skills. " Listening skills " Works well with others.. " Takes initiative " Response to conict or set-backs... " 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" 5" 5" 5" 5" 5" 5"

Overall, do you feel this student would be a positive representation of FMP?

Any additional comments or thoughts that may help with the selection process (please use back side if necessary): Reference Name: _____________________________________________________ Reference signature: __________________________________________________

Youth Board Application 2012 Reference

" " " " " " ! Student: " Reference: " " " ! Please select TWO non FMP staff members / family to complete this Reference Form. Please select someone that can speak to your abilities and potential as a leader. Please complete this reference as part of the Youth Board Application for the 2012 season. We encourage you to be honest with your evaluation (the requesting student will not see this form). Your evaluation and comments will be very helpful in our selection process. Please return this form to your student, sealed, by Friday, January 27, 2012.

Student Name: ______________________________________________________

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability, based on your experiences with this student. " 1. Describe what you believe are this students greatest strengths.

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2. What is an area where this student needs growth or improvement?

Please rate the students abilities on the following scale: 1= poor , 2= below average, 3= average, 4= above average, 5= excellent Follow through ... " Communication skills. " Listening skills " Works well with others.. " Takes initiative " Response to conict or set-backs... " 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" 5" 5" 5" 5" 5" 5"

Overall, do you feel this student would be a positive representation of FMP?

Any additional comments or thoughts that may help with the selection process (please use back side if necessary): Reference Name: _____________________________________________________ Reference signature: __________________________________________________