Table of Contents

Preface - A Different Point of View

Introduction

Welcome to the Ministry of Children!

Okay, now where do you start?

Chapter One: Understanding Your Office

Our School of Thought

Rule #1 - Youth Involvement

Rule #2 - Family Involvement

Rule #3 - A Sense of Belonging

We are working to…

Guidelines for Running Children’s Activities

Times

Check-in

Activities

Location

Budget

Chapter Two: Planning Activities

Location

Creativity

Structure

Putting Ideas into Plans

Confirming Plans

Keeping Notes

Things to Do Ahead of Time

At the Event

Following the Event

Chapter Three: Reports and Paperwork

What is Required in a Report

The Local MoC Files

Finances

Articles/Handbooks

Correspondence

Reports

Additional

Chapter Four: Kingdom Laws

Kingdom Office Description

From Kingdom Law, April 2017: IV-414 Minister of Children

What does this mean to you?

Regarding Children’s Attendance

From Kingdom Law, April 2017: VII-109 Minors

What does this mean to you?

More Regarding Waivers & Gate Paperwork

From Kingdom of Meridies Seneschal’s Handbook May 2016: Waivers-Gate Paperwork, pages 16-19 (excerpts)

Minor’s Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement

Family Minor Waiver

Designated Adult-in-Charge of a Minor

Notarized Medical Authorization for Minors

What does this mean to you?

Orders and Awards

From Kingdom Law, April 2017: VIII-218 Cygnet, Order of the

From Kingdom Law, April 2017: VIII-219 Cygnet’s Nest, Order of the

From Kingdom Law, April 2017: VIII-220 Duvant Cross, Order of the

From Kingdom Law, April 2017: VIII-233 Rising Swan, Order of the

What does this mean to you?

Chapter Five: Programs

Page School of Meridies

So, why was the school created?

Implementing Programs Locally

Youth Combat

Youth Rapier Combat

Target Archery

Others

Chapter Six: Burnout

From Kingdom of Meridies Seneschal’s Handbook May 2016: Burnout (excerpts)

Appendix

Reports

Meridian MoC Quarterly Local Report

Meridian MoC Year-End Summary Local Report

Meridian MoC Event Report

Gate Flowchart

Helpful Class Tools

Classroom Rules: We Follow the Code of Chivalry

Youth Activities Check-in and Check-out Policies Printout

Kingdom Law Regarding Children Printout

Youth Activity Sign-in/Sign-out Sheet

Resources List

Books

Materials

Websites

Gate Flowchart

Resources

Books

Materials

Websites