Education Committee — Des Moines Woodworkers Association

Thank you for your interest in helping Des Moines Woodworkers Association select, plan, and schedule a wonderful education program. Please complete this form that will allow us to best match your talents with the needs of the club’s education program.

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Email *

Phone *

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Contact method *

Select your preferred method of contact.

Skills and Interests *

Which of the following skills or interests would you like to contribute (choose all that apply):

Identifying classes and projects that would appeal to our intended audiences.

Writing catchy class descriptions for the website, newsletter, and social media.

Advertising classes by posting on the club’s social media sites.

Reaching out to and working with potential new teachers to craft their class offerings.

Welcoming students and supporting teachers by attending a portion of class or first session.

Staying in touch with busy teachers to receive the information needed from them to plan classes (available dates, class descriptions, materials needed).

Scheduling classes around multiple teacher calendars, considering holidays and local events that may interfere with attendance.

Maintaining spreadsheet of class sign-ups, determining if minimums are met and fees paid.

Getting class rosters to teachers and waivers to students and ensure their completion prior to the beginning of each class.

Making sure teachers are paid timely by encouraging teachers to complete time sheets and following up with club treasurer for payments.

Being the point of contact with the club’s insurance carrier to add each teacher as an additional insured.

Following up with teacher and student surveys.

Meetings *

Are you available for 1-2 meetings per session (fall and spring) to work with others involved in the education effort to keep the program running smoothly?

Yes

Meeting Day and Time

When are you generally available to get together (check all that apply):

Not available for meetings

Weekdays (M-F, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Weekday evenings (M-F, 5:00 - 9:00 pm)

Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Saturday afternoons (12:00 – 6:00 pm)

Sunday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Sunday afternoons (12:00 – 6:00 pm)

Coordination *

Are you able to coordinate with other team members between meetings to keep the plan on track?

Yes

Comments

Thank you for your interest in supporting the DMWA Education Committee!

Mailing Address

Des Moines Woodworkers Association
P.O. Box 3564
Urbandale, IA 50323-3855

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