ADVAANA: October 2014

Friday, October 31, 2014

Programs for Youth

Programs for Youth Emotional intelligence [EQ] and leadership This program nurtures and develops emotional intelligence and life skills for teenagers. This program is designed to complement the regular school academic curriculum. It is positioned to support the youth develop their emotional intelligence skills which will prepare them for a successful and rewarding future. Through highly interactive workshop sessions, teenagers are equipped with the skills, knowledge and tools to develop their short-term, mid-term and long-term life goals. Teenagers are matched with leadership mentors to stay on course and accomplish their goals. Some of the weekly workshops that are offered include: Personal SWOT Analysis Treasure Mapping: Plan and Live the life you want – in 3 easy steps Personal Goal Setting & Staying on Course Motivating Yourself Public Speaking Time Management and Prioritization Building Self-Confidence Positive Thinking to Beat Stress Assertiveness & Assertive Communication Techniques Problem Solving Skills and Techniques

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

How to Be an Engaging Storyteller: Top Ten Tools for Kids

Reminder Advaana's Fall Summit is coming up

You are welcome to be a part of ADVAANA's 2014 Fall Leadership Summit. The summit will run for 5 weeks between November 1-29, 2014. To apply please visit: http://youthleadershipsummit8to13.eventbrite.ca Here is the overview of what the Youth Summit will cover. Also attached are your registration and waiver forms to complete with your Parent/Guardian. To prepare, you are invited to borrow from your public library or purchase a copy of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey and read Part 1. We look forward to have you at ADVAANA Youth Summit! Please email back your completed registration forms and waiver as early as possible to advaana123@gmail.com or admin@advaana.onmicrosoft.com

Monday, October 27, 2014

Brain-scans research delivers lessons on how kids learn Republican American

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Could daylight savings promote kids' fitness? | CTV News

Friday, October 24, 2014

It's Not IQ Versus Emotional Intelligence | Daniel Goleman

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Waiver of Liability

YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY IMPORTANT: THIS IS A LEGAL COMMITMENT; READ IN FULL AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE AGREEING TO, AND ACCEPTING, THE TERMS APPLICANT’S NAME: ________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________ AGE: 8-13______ AGE: 13-16______ 1. Medical Treatment. If I am unable to consent at the time due to injury or illness, I hereby consent to the administration of first aid and other emergency medical treatment for such injury or illness that occurs during any of my participation in the Youth Leadership Summit and release and forever discharge ADVAANA from any claim whatsoever which may arise on account of any such first-aid treatment or other medical services. 2. WAIVER AND RELEASE. I AGREE THAT ADVAANA SHALL NOT INCUR ANY LIABILTY FOR, AND RELEASE AND DISCHARGE ADVAANA FROM, ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR CLAIM WHATSOEVER (INCLUDNG BUT NOT LIMITED TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES) THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST ADVAANA WITH RESPECT TO ANY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS AND/OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ADVAANA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 3. Consent, Authorization and Grant. I agree that ADVAANA may use, broadcast, publish and copyright for advertising, promotion, publicity, commercial merchandising, public relations and media purposes my name, image and likeness, biographical information, photographs and recordings (my “Name and Likeness”). Such use of my Name and Likeness may be in any media without limitation, including the internet and other electronic media, whether now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity. No royalties, fees or other compensation whatsoever will be paid to me in connection with any use of my Name and Likeness. I release ADVAANA from any and all claims which I may have relating to ownership, use, reproduction, display, distribution or other exploitation of my Name or Likeness. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any use of my Name and Likeness by ADVAANA. I waive all moral rights that I may have in connection with any use of my Name and Likeness. 4. Compliance with Policies and Rules. I agree to comply with all lawful directions of the ADVAANA staff with regard to my participation in the Youth Leadership Summit. . 5. Jurisdiction. I agree that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction. Any litigation relating to this Release shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Ontario. 6. PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT I am the custodial parent or legal guardian of the above-named minor child (the “Minor”). I have read and understood the terms of this Release and consent to the Minor’s acceptance of this Release and to the use of the Minor’s Name and Likeness as contemplated herein. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ADVAANA from any and all claims, complaints, actions, causes of action, liabilities, damages, losses, legal fees, costs and expenses of any nature and kind whatsoever relating to: (a) any breach of this Release by the Minor; (b) ADVAANA’s use of the Minor’s Name and Likeness as contemplated in this Release; and (c) any determination that the Release is not binding or is unenforceable against the Minor. My consent shall be valid and binding, even if the Release does not bind the Minor. Dated: ____________________, 20___ _________________________________ Minor Name and Address (please print) __________________________________ Minor Signature _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name and Address(please print) __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (please print) __________________________________ __________________________________ Witness Name and Address (please print) Witness Signature