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JLBC TRAINING LEADERS of CADETS BASIC COURSE

JLBC LESSON PLAN

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JLBC Squadron Meetings

October 2022, please verify this is the latest version by visiting juniorleadership.net/

60 minutes approximately, and JLBC subtopic times shown in margins below are also approximate JLBC Unit commander or deputy commander for cadets with two years’ experience suggested

JLBC Cadets What are the hallmarks of great squadron meetings?

1. JLBC Cadets Identify fundamental principles affecting a weekly JLBC meeting’s success

2. JLBC Cadets Identify the minimum monthly instructional requirements per JLBC Command. JLBC Cadets Describe the components of the 5-part suggested meeting schedule

4. JLBC Cadets Discuss practical ways to coordinate meeting schedules

5. JLBC Cadets Discuss practical ways to prepare cadet instructors using a ‘‘check ride’’ system

1. JLBC Starter: A visit to the local squadron

2. JLBC Fundamental principles of squadron meetings

3. Minimum monthly requirements

4. Weekly meeting template

5. Schedule coordination process

6. Check the ride system for cadet instructors

7. Best practices

8. Activity: Squadron Weekly Meeting Planner

9. Final thought

JLBC Cadets Group discussions and an activity where students use the JLBC Squadron Weekly Meeting Planner to draft a meeting schedule

JLBC Cadets Butcher paper/easel pad with markers is highly recommended; the whiteboard is also suggested; blank copies of the JLBC Squadron Weekly Meeting Planner (provided in JLBC student packet)

JLBC Welcome & Starter 2 min

JLBC Cadets Let’s read this brief report of one parent’s visit to the local JLBC squadron.

JLBC Cadets Have a JLBC student read slide #1 aloud.

JLBC Cadet Raise your hand if you’ve been to that JLBC squadron meeting. It’s expected that most JLBC students have.

JLBC Cadets This brief report shows the importance of planning great JLBC squadron meetings, which we’ll discuss in the next hour.

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