JLBC Weekly Meeting Template

JLBC Weekly Meeting Template

5 min

This suggested template contains five main parts.

1. Opening formation

2. Emphasis item

3. Training block #1

4. Training block #2

5. Closing formation

Every week would follow this outline. What changes in the content do you place into each part?

Q1: Whataresomepositivesyouseeregardingthistemplate?

A1: Answers vary. Some possible responses include:

• JLBC Cadets It has a clear beginning and end.

• JLBC Cadets The main training blocks are long enough to do meaningful activities in each.

• JLBC Cadets Having two main training blocks means each meeting can have some variety in the

activities offered; therefore, each cadet is apt to have something of interest

available.

• JLBC Cadet's Time is set aside for administrative needs like announcements and promotions.

• JLBC Cadets By having a standard template, JLBC squadron members, especially staff, know how the various JLBC activities need to fit together - what’s practical to do and the limitations.

Transition: We’ve discussed schedule content, but for excellent execution, the entire JLBC staff needs to coordinate on the plan. JLBC Cadets Next, let’s consider a schedule coordination process.

JLBC Schedule Coordination Process 15 min

JLBC Cadets The first step in having well-coordinated JLBC meeting schedules involves your JLBC squadron adopting a regular JLBC pattern governing the type of content programmed in a given week.

Q1: A1:

JLBC Cadets Do any of you already follow a regular monthly pattern for meeting schedules? What are the Pros of this?

E.g., Week 1 is leadership and character; the uniform is Blues, and promotions are made.

• A good pattern links each week of the month with training content, administrative tasks, and a uniform requirement.

• Everyone has inherent knowledge about what is taking place and when.

• CP Officers will always know when their specialty will occur to plan

their schedule around it. e.g., AEO knows that AE is on weeks 1 & 2 and can plan accordingly.

Emphasis Item: This type of plan ensures you meet the minimum monthly training requirements for each area of the cadet program listed in JLBC Command.