Orientation S AN D IEGO Y OUNG M ARINES Parent/Recruit Orientation February 9, 2013.
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Transcript of Orientation S AN D IEGO Y OUNG M ARINES Parent/Recruit Orientation February 9, 2013.
SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINESParent/Recruit OrientationOrientationFebruary 9, 2013
OUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINESOUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINES
Position Name Email
Unit Commander Mr. Chris Baldwin [email protected]
Executive Officer MSgt. Ray DeLuz [email protected]
Training Officer Sgt. Joey Nicholas [email protected]
Adjutant Mrs. Karen Richards [email protected]
Paymaster Mrs. Lorna Proctor [email protected]
Supply Officer Mr. Mike Parente [email protected]
Webmaster Ms. Jodi Galloway [email protected]
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OUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINESOUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINESPosition Name
Registered Adult Leader Mr. Mike Proctor
Registered Adult Leader Mr. Tim Dennison
Registered Adult Leader Mrs. Rosie Pasto
Registered Adult Leader Mrs. Raquel Monzon
Registered Adult Leader Sgt. Evan McMullin
Registered Adult Leader Mr. Philip Blanco
Registered Adult Leader Mr. Alan Coats
Registered Adult Leader Mrs. Andrea Hansen
Registered Adult Leader CWO5 Robert Armendariz
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BOOT CAMPBOOT CAMP
Recruit standard uniform
Recruit PT uniform
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BOOT CAMPBOOT CAMPAny youth wishing to join our unit must first complete
recruit training.
NOT U.S. Marine Corps boot camp! • Drill+customs, physical exercise, classroom instruction• Held over 9 consecutive Saturdays in Spring, 8am–2pm.• No more than 2 excused absences before being
dropped from training–Most recruits who do not complete can try again the
following Spring. 5
RECRUIT UNIFORM AND GEARRECRUIT UNIFORM AND GEAREach recruit required to wear/have:– Blue jeans (regular not baggy or “skinny”), with
belt– White T-shirt (labeled with recruit’s last name on
front and back – duct tape OK)– White crew-length socks– Black athletic shorts– Running shoes (not “skate” shoes or “high-tops”)– Hydration: Camelback™, or canteen, or refillable
water bottle– Haircut! (Male/female grooming rules will be
explained on day 1)– Small backpack for gear, notebook, chow(packed lunch, no junk food), sunscreen.
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STRENGTHENING THE LIVES OF AMERICA’S STRENGTHENING THE LIVES OF AMERICA’S YOUTHYOUTH 7
ABOUT US
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ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINES:ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINES:What we are.What we are.
Our Motto: “Strengthening the lives of America’s Youth”
• Core values: Discipline, Leadership, Teamwork
• A national youth education/service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through high school.
• Promotes mental, moral, & physical development of its members, and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. – (Young Marines is the focal point for the U.S. Marine
Corps' Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts.)
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ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINES:ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINES:What we are not.What we are not.
• Babysitting/daycare program.
• Recruiting /training program for the military.
• “Scared Straight” program.
• Correctional boot camp facility.
• Licensed psychological/psychiatric counseling program.
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STAFF MEMBERSSTAFF MEMBERS
• Unit staff members (“Registered Adult Leaders”) and active-duty Marines are volunteers.
• Registered Adults are screened, background-checked by National HQ. Male and female registered adults must be present when supervising both genders.
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BOOT CAMP
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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: RECRUIT TRAININGPARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: RECRUIT TRAININGRecruits held accountable for attendance and
readiness to train (correct gear, grooming, and studying between Saturdays).
Parents help by ensuring that recruit:1. gets good night’s sleep and eats healthy breakfast
(avoid fatty foods)2. arrives on time – allow +10 minutes for gate security
checks. Have current license/registration/insurance with you. - Parents please leave promptly after drop-off!
3. is picked up on time (before 2pm)4. Has time for studying and physical exercise between Saturdays.
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MEDICAL INFORMATIONMEDICAL INFORMATION
• For your child’s safety, you MUST tell us about ongoing or new medical issues. - All information kept confidential.
• If your child needs medication during training, please tell our training officer.– Asthma inhalers/Epi pens must be brought to training if
prescribed!• Some children have other special needs. Please
discuss with staff in advance – we will try to work with you. – Unfortunately we cannot accept every child, as our staff
are not trained to deal with all circumstances.14
MORE INFORMATIONMORE INFORMATION
• http://www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org/bootcamp.html
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PAPERWORK AND FEES
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ENROLLMENT/APPLICATIONENROLLMENT/APPLICATION• Enrollment package can be found on our website:
www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org
• Complete information is required, including the Physical Exam form.- A current “after-school sports physical” is acceptable. CVS
and other pharmacies offer sports physicals without appointments.
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INITIAL FEES INITIAL FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Enrollment fee: $250.00 for first child in family, $225.00 per additional child
Includes:• Uniform (blouse, trousers, cover, belt, unit patch, name tapes, boot
bands, 1 green and 1 red YM T-shirt)• YM Basic Guidebook
Does NOT include:• PT Gear: black shorts (no longer than mid-knee), white crew socks,
athletic shoes.• Boots: (black lace-up “jungle” combat boots). At most military
surplus stores, e.g. ask for “Young Marines” discount at:– Rosebud’s, 642 Hollister Ave, San Diego, CA 92154– Stars & Stripes, 1198 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
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ANNUAL FEESANNUAL FEESRE-REGISTRATION: $60 PER YMRE-REGISTRATION: $60 PER YM
National HQ requires re-registration for all YMs every September, along with new physical exam form (even if just graduated boot camp)
• Some activities require additional cost, e.g.– Camping trips– USS Midway overnight– Leadership schools
• Unit subsidizes some costs via fundraising. (Ask how you can help!)
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AFTER BOOT CAMP
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AFTER RECRUIT GRADUATION: WATCH AFTER RECRUIT GRADUATION: WATCH YOUR YM GROW, LEARN, AND LEADYOUR YM GROW, LEARN, AND LEAD
• Graduates become a Young Marine Private (YM/Pvt)– entitled to wear uniform and insignia
• National Director Mike Kessler’s Challenge to new YMs: Earn promotion to Private First Class (YM/PFC) within 3 months by:– regular attendance– community service (within or outside Young Marines)– exemplifying core values: Discipline, Leadership, Teamwork
• YMs can also earn ribbons for achievements in or outside the program, e.g. CPR/First Aid, academic, music, Drug Demand Reduction education, Veterans Appreciation, ….
• Parents of graduated Young Marines welcome to observe, help staff with weekly activities, fundraising, etc. - To work directly with YMs, apply to be a Registered Adult volunteer! 21
TIMELINESSTIMELINESS• YMs, recruits held responsible for arriving on time before
0800.
• Parents – use East Gate onto base. Allow +10 minutes for gate security checks. Have current license/registration/insurance with you.
• Please pick up recruit ON-TIME before 1400 (2pm). Volunteer staff are not a day-care service!- Call us if you will be late due to unforeseen reasons (e.g.
car trouble, family emergency). - Network with other parents in advance (today!) to
carpool or provide backup rides.• Make sure Adjutant has up-to-date phone numbers. – - Keep cellphone on while your child is with us (in case
of emergency; also some events finish early).
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COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION• For excused absences: Send email to Adjutant in advance
• For uniform/equipment requests: Print and complete request form on the www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org website. Give form and payment to Supply Officer.
• We will email you and /or your child “SDYM Weekly Announcements”. Please read carefully – meeting locations, pick-up times, uniform requirements can change weekly.
• Facebook: “San Diego Young Marines Official Page”
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More InformationMore Information
• www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org
• Facebook: San Diego Young Marines Official Page
• www.youngmarines.com
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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
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