Trek 2009-2010 Brochure

Making a difference, one by one. All it takes is one hour a week!

TREK is Presented by:

Gold Sponsors Cliffstar Corporation General Mills Bakeries & Foodservices CertainTeed

Joplin School District, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and YOU!

WHaT Is TREK?

Teaching Reading to Every Kid is an after school coaching program designed to help improve student achievement in reading and math. The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce designed and initiated this program to assist local elementary school students most at risk.

WHo are THe PLayers? The Joplin School District, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and community volunteers like YOU working together with students, parents and schools.

WHo does TREK HeLP? TREK helps the entire Joplin community by taking a proactive approach to helping third and fourth grade students who are not performing at grade level. It also helps the community by strengthening the educational foundation at an early age. This, in turn, supplies our community with a qualified workforce and more productive citizens. The TREK program makes it possible for students who need extra reading and math skills to catch up with their classmates. TREK brings another adult into a child’s life that cares about them and shows it by devoting their time as a one-on-one tutor. TREK has been very successful in helping students have a bright future and we need more tutors to continue this rewarding program.

How does TREK work? The 2009-2010 program begins Monday, September 28th and runs through Tuesday, March 9th. Coaching occurs from 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. at the following elementary schools on the days indicated:



Emerson: Monday and Tuesday Irving: Monday and Tuesday Jefferson: Monday and Tuesday McKinley: Monday and Tuesday West Central: Monday and Tuesday

How do I GeT INVoLVed? Simply fill out the application on the back page of the insert and mail, fax or e-mail to: Cary Beasley Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 320 East 4th Street Joplin, MO 64801 Fax: 417-624-4303 [email protected]

For more information, please call 417-624-4150.

TREK VoLuNTeer APPLIcaTIoN Name: ___________________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

Work phone, Ext: _________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________

Home phone: _____________________________________

Cell phone: ______________________________________________

Personal Reference Name:___________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________

Please check all that apply: I prefer to coach: Emerson: Monday_________Tuesday_________

Irving: Monday__________Tuesday__________

Jefferson: Monday________Tuesday_________ McKinley: Monday_________Tuesday________ West Central: Monday_______Tuesday_______ Where I am needed most______________

Coaching time: 3:10 - 4:00 p.m. If school is not in session (see school calendar at www.joplinschools.org), coaching will be cancelled for that day. Program begins the week of September 28th and runs through the week of March 8th. There will be a training session for all new and any returning coaches who wish to attend on Monday, September 21st at 3:30 p.m. at Joplin High School in the Eagle Talon Rooms. Release & Consent Information My signature gives authorization for TREK representatives to use my name and/or picture for publicity purposes to promote the TREK program.

I hereby give my permission for representatives of the program to obtain a formal background check which is required for all new TREK coaches by the Joplin School District. The cost of this background check is $11 and must be included with the completed application. I understand that my involvement is limited to the TREK program structure, which is limited to the designated school facility. Required Information (must have all of the following in order to be a TREK coach, all information is kept strictly confidential): Date of Birth: ________________________________Social Security #: ____________________________ Driver’s License#: ____________________________State: _____________________________________ Signature: __________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ Background Check Fee Method of Payment

Credit Card #: ________________________________________________

Cash

Expiration Date: _______________

Check Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)

CVN #: ______________________ Signature: __________________________________________________

Please return this signed form and background check fee to: Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801 417.624.4150 (P) 417.624.4303 (F)