Apply Now to Staff the June 2011 New Warrior Training Adventure in the Pacific Northwest
MKP-NW is now accepting Staff Applications for its June 2011 NWTA (please apply on-line). We will be holding our NWTA weekend at beautiful Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, Washougal, Washington, June 17-19, 2011. This NWTA will be lead by James McLeary; Northfield, Ill - Robert Crowell; Gresham - Darel Grothaus; Manzanita, OR and another one or two Co-Leaders, to be named.
Camp Wa-Ri-Ki is located in the beautiful Cascade Mountains of Southern Washington State about a 1-hour drive from the Portland, OR Airport (PDX). We expect to continue our tradition of having a full weekend of 32, or more initiates. Because enrollments in the Northwest Center have often exceeded 32 men, we are prepared to expand this training to 40 initiates and if so we will be selecting additional staff. We’re looking for authentic, accountable, and energetic men of integrity to form our Container. The Northwest Center welcomes diversity. Initiated men with all levels of staff experience are encouraged to apply. Applications for Men of Service (MOS) are also being accepted.
The deadline for submitting an application is Sunday April 3 rd, 2011 @ 10:00 PM (PST). Please submit your on-line application on our web site at: http://www.mkpnw.org/caa.
Note: it is each applicant’s responsibility to read this document before applying to staff so that they are aware of the staffing agreements they are making and will be accountable. IMPORTANT: If you are not able to apply on-line, or the Staff or MOS fee is a financial hardship, please contact Gregory Kelley, NWTA Training Coordinator at storm.petrel@yahoo.com; tel 425-503-5777.
Important Dates for Staff:
04-03-11 Staff On-Line Application Deadline [10:00 PM (PST)]
04-05-11 Staff Selection Meeting
04-03-11 Staff On-Line Application Deadline [10:00 PM (PST)]
04-05-11 Staff Selection Meeting
05-28-11 Staff Paperwork Documents Deadline
06-03-11 Pre-Weekend Staff Meeting, (approx.)
06-16-11 Staff Arrival on site at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki
Staffing Agreement:
Ø You agree to submit your application before the deadline (late applications will not be considered).
Ø To complete all the required paperwork, together with the fee, before the paperwork deadline (if you do not meet the deadline you will be removed from the staff/MOS NWTA Roster).
Ø You will be notified if you’re chosen to staff, selected as an alternate (wait-listed), or not chosen to staff, soon after the Staff Selection Meeting.
Ø Participate in a pre-weekend staff meeting, or conference call meeting, to be held three weeks prior to the NWTA (exact dates and time will be announced via email)
Ø Be responsible to all announcements, logistics, and information distributed via staff email.
Ø Arrive on time and to be fully present throughout the NWTA.
Ø Mentor and stay connected with at-the-least one New Brother during and after the NWTA.
Ø Attend one of the Welcome Home Celebrations/Graduations held in the Northwest Community (out-of-center staff men are exempt).
Staff Selection Criteria:
· Priority consideration is given to men who are sponsoring an Initiate. The Initiate is considered sponsored if his registration form and deposit are received by Scott Nighbor, Enrollment Coordinator, 3 weeks prior to the Training.
· Men with previous MKP Staffing are given additional consideration.
· Men who Staff are required to be actively involved in an I-Group. Exceptions to this requirement may be made for men who live in an area where a local I-Group does not exist. Other active involvement within MKP will be considered if this is the case.
· Completing Basic Staff Development Training (BSDT) is required prior to staffing for the fourth time.
· Men of Staff are required to be in financial integrity with the MKP-NW Center.
· Additional consideration is given to men who have previously participated as a Men of Service - MOS Team.
· The Selection committee will use its best judgment to select a well-balanced Staff with the interests and safety of the men being initiated as our highest priority.
· If your Center uses the CAA website system for MKP it’s highly recommended you update your personal profile before submitting your staff application. The Northwest Center relies on the information in your profile, as well as the information provided in your application, for staff selection.
Staff Selection Ranges:
§ 1 Leader, 3 or 4 Co-Leaders.
§ 1 Weekend Coordinator, 1 Weekend Administrator, LKS Water Pourer, Ritual Elder, MOS Leader, and Medic
§ 10-12 Senior Staff (more than 10 staffings)
§ 8-12 Mid Level (5 to 9 staffings )
§ 8-12 Junior (1 to 4 staffings)
§ 6-8 Rookies
§ 35 - 45 Total Men on staff. Additional men will be added to staff if the number of initiates exceeds 32. The Northwest Center has frequently offered NWTA weekends with up to 40 initiates.
Fees & Scholarship:
Fees: | Staff fee: $140.00 MOS fee: $90.00 |
Scholarship: | An optional, tax-deductible donation to the scholarship fund is requested of every man. |
Local Staff Men are Expected to be Involved with Enrollment:
Obviously, the weekend cannot take place if we do not have Potential New Brothers to initiate, so all NW Staff Men are expected to do their part with regards to the Enrollment Effort for the training. And, if you know a potential New Brother that is interested in the training, please refer him to our NWTA Enrollment Coordinator-Scott Nighbor: enrollment@mkpnw.org; tel. 206-675-0793. This is a great way to help ensure that you get on to staff.
Obviously, the weekend cannot take place if we do not have Potential New Brothers to initiate, so all NW Staff Men are expected to do their part with regards to the Enrollment Effort for the training. And, if you know a potential New Brother that is interested in the training, please refer him to our NWTA Enrollment Coordinator-Scott Nighbor: enrollment@mkpnw.org; tel. 206-675-0793. This is a great way to help ensure that you get on to staff.
Join Us! It Will Be Worth It! All Experience Levels Welcome!
The weekend is a wonderful time to connect with Warrior Brothers, and Staffing the NWTA at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki is a wonderful way to continue working on your own journey; while helping new men begin theirs. Men, we can’t hold our NWTA without sufficient staff, so visit our web site and submit your application today! We do ask that you that you think about the roles you want on the weekend and check them off as you fill out the online staff application. If this is going to be your first time applying to staff, there’s no need to worry. We have experienced leaders/men who know the NWTA outline well, and they’ll make suitable assignments for your participation on the weekend.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
The weekend is a wonderful time to connect with Warrior Brothers, and Staffing the NWTA at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki is a wonderful way to continue working on your own journey; while helping new men begin theirs. Men, we can’t hold our NWTA without sufficient staff, so visit our web site and submit your application today! We do ask that you that you think about the roles you want on the weekend and check them off as you fill out the online staff application. If this is going to be your first time applying to staff, there’s no need to worry. We have experienced leaders/men who know the NWTA outline well, and they’ll make suitable assignments for your participation on the weekend.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Gregory Kelley, CougarDogHunting
The Mankind Project Northwest
NWTA Coordinator
9805 NE 116th St #7162
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-503-5777 voice
877-965-2779 fax
A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.
- Gandhi
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