QM1 Quartermaster Ideals Instructors George Crowl Course Outline

QM-1 Quartermaster Ideals Instructors: George Crowl

Course Outline a. Initiate a discussion on the ideals stated in the Sea Promise. b. Prepare a written analysis, offering recommendations for improvements regarding one of the ship's programs: bylaws and code, training programs, ceremonies, quarterdeck meetings, recruiting programs, or fund-raising.

QM-1 a a. Initiate a discussion on the ideals stated in the Sea Promise.

Leading a Discussion What are your objectives? What do you want the Scouts to take away from the discussion? Write them down

Sea Promise Questions Open-ended – promotes discussion Write some down beforehand “What are the purposes of the Sea Promise? ” Ask similar questions about each separate section of the Sea Promise

Physical Setting What is the best physical setting for a discussion? Where all can see each other Probably in a circle, empty in the middle Where does the facilitator sit? Where there is control, but not domination Part of the circle

Kinds of Questions? Overhead – to everyone, anyone can answer, but sometimes one person will try to dominate Direct – to a single person – lets everyone else off the hook Overhead-direct – initially appears open to everyone, but may be directed to an individual who has not been participating, etc. Open-ended

Summarize Ask members to summarize each part of the discussion as you go along Each part of the Sea Promise? Discussion moderator should try to summarize the discussion at the end

QM-1 b b. Prepare a written analysis, offering recommendations for improvements regarding one of the following ship’s programs: bylaws and code, training programs, ceremonies, quarterdeck meetings, recruiting programs, or fundraising.

Analysis Perhaps gather data Make judgements Make recommendations What basis will you use for those recommendations?

Topic Selection Candidate should have some interest and knowledge / expertise in the area May need to limit the topic for some candidates

Brainstorm Identify as many strengths and weaknesses as possible Select those most important Perhaps limit the topic again OR, could mean select a new topic because there is not enough material to use

Outline, Body Write an outline first Organizes your paper May suggest other information / viewpoints Write the paper from the outline Problem statement Introduction Body Conclusions / recommendations

Housekeeping Use a computer if possible Check spelling and grammar We know it is like school, but poor English reflects on you If you have problems, get someone knowledgeable to help you after you have your ideas on paper All good writers have a good editor!

Questions?