Agenda for today

• Mission and Concept of Culture Relay

• What we hope for you

• Overall curriculum and meeting structure

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Mission of Culture Relay

“ The mission of Culture Relay is use running to teach life skills through a

virtual exchange”

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A word from Tracey, the founder

• A few facts about me:

– Grew up in Birmingham, Alabama

– Live in New York City (Actually, Brooklyn)

– Spent 10 years of my career all over the world (in many countries)

– Have a particular love for ‘hospitality’

– A runner- 30+ half marathons, 1000 miles last year, 5 full marathons

– Am a certified R.R.C.A. running coach

– An executive officer at Foot Locker (global strategy and finance)

– My mother, a professor, who taught me the importance of education

– My fundamental belief- that ONE person can change the world

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• Activity: Line Up!

Introductions of girls in class

Concept of Culture Relay

First

we create a multicultural environment where

we relay values, customs, and ways of

thinking from different societies to deepen

our understanding of the global community

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Second

we participate in a relay running race in

which teams finish in relay form, where one

‘virtually’ hands off to the other

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• Set goals• Overcome challenges• Encourage others

Enlarge

Minds (exposure)

Enrich

Communities (engagement)

Improve

Health (empowerment)

• Educate girls about nutrition• Emphasize importance of regular exercise • Connect physical strength to mental

• Create support network• Connect global communities through enhanced

communication• Create teen leaders to incubate and accelerate

social enterprise

3 parts to program

REACH FULL AND

UNIQUE POTENTIAL

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What are the guiding hopes for the program?

• That you meet each other

• That you meet a friend

• That you learn about another culture, and in turn learn more about your own

• That you learn some important life skills

• That you get a little healthier, or a little faster, or a little more confident!

• And…that you HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!

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How do the classroom sessions work?

• 1 hour sessions every week, consisting of 3 parts:

– 15 minute “Culture” check in

• Solicit feedback on what the girls have learned from their 1:1 training buddy from different

locations

• Go over the homework questions, which you should discuss with your buddy

– 30 minutes on content/skills

– 15 minute “Running” check in

• Solicit feedback on how the training is going, make sure we are still heading towards our physical

goals

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Semester 1:Virtual classroom session content

• Creating trust and communication

• Setting goals (strategy)

• Setting the plan (tactics for how to reach goal)

• Overcoming challenges/the importance of perseverance

• Developing grit and stamina

• Accessing resources

• Identifying strengths

• Creating toolkit

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

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• During the 2nd semester of Culture Relay, the participants will have the

opportunity to put what they learned in Phase 1 into practice

• We will create a nurturing space for the girls to choose a local

community project they think is impactful and that can be scaled

• Culture Relay will provide mentorship and planning to help the girls

instigate these projects, and potentially seed fund such activities

Semester 2:Practical application

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Next Steps- Key Upcoming Dates

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Mountain Brook Jr High In-School Club Dates:Times: 10:15 to 11:15 am Central TimeAfter school session and running Time: To Be Decided Club dates:1st semester:1. Sept. 4th 2. Sept. 11th

3. Oct. 16th

4. Nov. 20th

2nd semester:5. Jan. 15th

6. Jan. 29th

7. Feb. 26th

8. March 19th

9. April 9th

What we will need from you ladies!

• Buddy relationship:• At least 1 Skype exchange per week between buddies (teams of girls to

work out time)

• Unlimited texts between buddies on Skype

• Formal 1 page summary of what each girl has learned with their buddy per week (we will review 3 pairs of girls each session)

• Following ‘guidelines’ for questions exhibiting our core values of Culture Relay: open mindedness, respect, patience, curiosity

• Summary of program of 1 page by each girl (in English)

• Classroom session attendance:• Must attend all classroom club sessions and also out of school trainings

• Running practice:• There are 2 sessions per week and we need you to show up!

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Participation Pledge

“I, (state your name), promise to:

• Attend every meeting• Attend every running practice• Be on time for everything (or even 5 minutes early!)• Be respectful of each other• Be open and willing to learn• Complete buddy obligations, including communication sessions, and

classroom presentations• Arrive with a positive attitude, and HAVE FUN!

I promise my partner that I will do all these things, to make the most of this experience!”

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