fundraiser benefits a memorial scholarship fund in remembrance of our former volleyball coach’s stillborn baby that is awarded annually. Our SAAC students promote the event, collect gate money and entry money, establish the brackets, score keep, officiate, and organize the evening. The second project we commit to is the local Polar Plunge fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics. The third main project is a senior citizen prom that we promote, organize, and host for the senior citizens in our community. We host it the weekend before our prom at our high school. We contract a DJ, provide snacks and even crown a prom king and queen. Our SAAC members assist in all aspects of the event even including dancing with any and all of our guests. This is a phenomenal evening completely organized by SAAC members. The fourth major project is the SAAC underclass representatives work as graduation ushers greeting guests and distributing programs. Some of of our smaller projects include working with our feeder elementary schools assisting with general yard work and mulching as well as assisting at Coldwater, a local charity located in Lee’s Summit. All these projects serve two main purposes. One, the students are learning the importance of leaders contributing to their communities. Second, these projects prompt our group to work closely together and foster bonding and group unification. It is amazing to see this group evolve and grow during our community service events. Undoubtedly, as with any program, it is critical to assess the SAAC program’s success. This is done in a few different ways. First, at the end of each year, I have SAAC members complete an online google survey form. It allows me quick, anonymous feedback that I have used annually to make any necessary changes and enhance the program. These surveys also include a short answer or individual written response section. Another of our evaluations includes senior exit conversations. These exit interviews inevitably provide honest and useful feedback. I also informally survey my head coaches to discern if they notice application of SAAC leadership skills. The coaches also need to be informed of the monthly leadership skills being taught and discussed so the coaches can assist with reinforcing the
fundraiser benefits a memorial scholarship fund in remembrance of our former volleyball coach’s stillborn baby that is awarded annually. Our SAAC students promote the event, collect gate money and entry money, establish the brackets, score keep, officiate, and organize the evening. The second project we commit to is the local Polar Plunge fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics. The third main project is a senior citizen prom that we promote, organize, and host for the senior citizens in our community. We host it the weekend before our prom at our high school. We contract a DJ, provide snacks and even crown a prom king and queen. Our SAAC members assist in all aspects of the event even including dancing with any and all of our guests. This is a phenomenal evening completely organized by SAAC members. The fourth major project is the SAAC underclass representatives work as graduation ushers greeting guests and distributing programs. Some of of our smaller projects include working with our feeder elementary schools assisting with general yard work and mulching as well as assisting at Coldwater, a local charity located in Lee’s Summit. All these projects serve two main purposes. One, the students are learning the importance of leaders contributing to their communities. Second, these projects prompt our group to work closely together and foster bonding and group unification. It is amazing to see this group evolve and grow during our community service events. Undoubtedly, as with any program, it is critical to assess the SAAC program’s success. This is done in a few different ways. First, at the end of each year, I have SAAC members complete an online google survey form. It allows me quick, anonymous feedback that I have used annually to make any necessary changes and enhance the program. These surveys also include a short answer or individual written response section. Another of our evaluations includes senior exit conversations. These exit interviews inevitably provide honest and useful feedback. I also informally survey my head coaches to discern if they notice application of SAAC leadership skills. The coaches also need to be informed of the monthly leadership skills being taught and discussed so the coaches can assist with reinforcing the