C.O. Steve Stowers

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C.O. Steve Stowers
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• SALTY DAWG
• Young Marines

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Overview

• What is the Young Marine Program?
• It is a Youth education and leadership program
  for children between the ages 8 through High
  School.
• It is a program for kids that want to be good.
  It is not a scared straight program.
• Must I join the Marine Corps?
• No, the program is not a recruitment program.
• Although some activities are similar to military
  activities, children are not taught military
  warfare.

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Young Marine Funding

• Non-Profit - 501c3
• Funded by users and sponsors
• Sponsors listed on website
• Wal-Mart
• Core Health Fitness
• F.O.P. Lodge 7
• Money Needed for
• Programs
• Marksmanship
• Swim / Scuba classes
• Uniforms / Gear / Registrations
• Canteens
• Cammies
• Yearly Registration

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Registered Adults

• A Registered Adult is someone that is approved to
  interact with the children during unit functions.
  
• Registered Adults are volunteers that do not
  receive any compensation for their participation
  in the program.
• All adult staff have to go through a background
  check and approval process prior to interacting
  with children.
• Unit Registered Adults
• Steve Stowers Commanding Officer, Hutchinson
  Police Sergeant
• Crystal Pearson Executive Officer, Reno Co.
  Community Corrections Officer
• John Moore Unit Instructor, Hutchinson Police
  Sergeant
• Jason Yingling Adjutant, Hutchinson Police
  Officer
• Shelly Rohr Female Advisor, Reno Co. Sheriffs
  Deputy
• Craig Pearson Pay-Master
• Tizian Kane Training Officer/Female Advisor
• Rex Albright Unit Instructor, Hutchinson Fire
  Fighter
• Terry Soergel Unit Staff, Raytheon Aircraft

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Parents / Other Adults

• Parents are encouraged to attend all Unit
  meetings. However, only registered adults may
  interact with the children at unit functions.
• Parents that do attend unit meetings are asked
  not to interfere with unit functions by coaching
  or instructing their children at the meeting.
• Occasionally we will have guest instructors. All
  of their activities are supervised by Registered
  Adults.
• If there is a custody dispute a current copy of
  any court orders has to be on file with the unit.
• Parents or an approved adult must be present to
  sign out the Young Marine from Unit functions.
• All parents are encouraged to become Registered
  Adults.

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Safety

• Registered Adults
• Training
• CPR
• First Aid
• Program policies
• Medication Dispersal
• Sick-bay logs
• Unit Medical Officer
• Young Marines
• Always supervised
• Registered Adults always present
• Use the buddy system
• Training
• Taught Fire Safety Prevention
• Swimming Qualifications
• Physical Health Fitness
• First Aid kits always available

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Features Benefits

• Kids will get the discipline that they desire.
• They are tasked with activities and earn ribbons
  for their accomplishments.
• Their self esteem and confidence is increased.
• They are given increasing leadership tasks
  according to their individual abilities.
• Earn promotions by completing guide book tasks,
  testing and passing an interview.
• All activities will aid the Young Marine later in
  life to become a leader.

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Activities

• Boot-Camp
• A 13 week long orientation and education process.
  Each kid must meet a certain standard before
  graduating, by taking and passing a written test
  and a practical application exercise.
• Kids learn how to march, Marine Corps History,
  Field Craft (camping), Uniform regulations, and
  much more.
• Kids must complete an overnight camping field
  exercise.
• Take a Physical Fitness Test, including a 1 mile
  run.
• Must attend at least 10 of the 14 meetings.
• Turn in weekly progress reports from school and
  home.

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Activities

• Within the Unit
• Unit as a Group
• Swim Qualification
• Group Classes
• Participate in Parades Ceremonies
• Unit Trips Outings
• Within the Platoon
• After graduating from Boot-Camp all recruits are
  assigned to a platoon.
• Platoon leaders organize their individual platoon
  activities based on the need for the class within
  the platoon.
• All activities are aimed at completing tasks
  within their Guide Books for future promotions
• Tasks are completed to earn ribbons and awards.

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Example Activities

• Camp Outs
• Swim Qualification
• Physical Fitness Activities
• Drill Activites / Marching / Parades / Color
  Guard
• Field Trips State Capital, Military Bases,
  Local Businesses
• Educational Classes Fire Safety, Drug Demand
  Reduction, First Aid, etc..
• Community volunteering.

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Cost / Fees

• Boot-Camp / Registration
• Unit / Uniform fee 140.00 (subject to change)
• Uniform that must be ordered (Camoflage top
  bottom, hat, boots, belt, boot-bands, shirt,
  etc..) 120.00
• A yearly National registration of 20.00
• Other Fees
• Uniforms
• Extra or replacement uniforms, ribbons, patches,
  rank insignia.
• SPACES
• Summer Programs and Encampments are priced
  individually.
• Young Marines are encouraged to find sponsors for
  their activities through community involvement.

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How to Join

• First check out the program on-line at
  www.youngmarines.com or www.saltydawgyoungmarines.
  com
• Then attend a unit meeting or boot camp
  orientation and determine if this is something
  that your child really wants to do.
• Fill out and return your registration packet
  including your medical release and proof of
  physical.
• Pay for your equipment issue and registration
  fees.
• Then you are ready to join the Young Marines.

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More Information

• For more information about the Young Marines you
  may log on to
• www.youngmarines.com
• www.saltydawgyoungmarines.com
• E-mail
• saltydawgym_at_yahoo.com
• Phone
• C.O. Stowers
• [phone]