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Outward Bound International Electronic Newsletter

Vol. 1 no. 2
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At a Glance:
Important Dates and Deadlines:
Submission Deadline for Innovative Programming Award EXTENDED to May 13th!
International Safety in Programming Newsletter deadline May 31st!
World Conference Early Bird and Early Flock Registration June 24th!

International Projects:
Facilitation Task Force begins its research
Marketing and Sales Project Kickoff
Best Practices in Outward Bound Management
The Outward Bound International Inspirational Stories Book

NEWS:
Outward Bound International offers Australia Safety Database to member schools
New President at Outward Bound USA
Climb Kilimanjaro, Explore Bhutan!
Travel Scholarships Available for World Conference in Singapore
Successful OBI Board Meeting in Bermuda

Announcements:
OB Romania looking for information on Peace Corps Volunteer's at OB
Job Announcements

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Important Dates and Deadlines:
Innovative Programming Award:
A number of interested applicants have asked for an extension to the deadline. As a result, OBI is extending the Innovative Programming Award Deadline to May 13th. If you have already sent a submission and would like to make changes, please send in any changes by May 13th. For more information and to learn about the great travel prizes see: Innovative Programming Award.

Print Newsletter--Safety in Programming:
If you have an article on safety management at Outward Bound and would like to share it with the International community, now is your chance! Please submit articles using the Newsletter Guidelines to Newsletter Editor by May 31st, 2002.

World Conference Early Flock and Early Bird Deadline:
A GREAT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!
Get yourself ready for a the 2002 World Conference, hosted by Outward Bound Singapore. Many pre and post activities will be held and the workshops and speakers promise to be engaging.. Early Bird Registration is due June 24th and many discounts are being offered see more at…. http://obwc2002.obs.org.sg

International Projects:
Facilitation Task Force Begins Research:
Have you been wondering how other schools teach their staff facilitation skills? Do you have an approach to training staff that works great in your country? At the 2000 World Conference, a group of OB Educators came together to discuss just these topics and they need your input. Please contact Cathy Bernatt at cbernatt@gol.com

Marketing and Sales Project Kickoff!
To better understand what successful schools are doing to market and sell their programs, the Board of Directors of OBI has begun a research project on effective marketing and sales strategies lead by Board Member Kelly O'Dea (Chairman, FCB Worldwide). For more details on this project contact OBI Program Consultant..

Best Practices in Outward Bound Management
This project will look at effective management strategies throughout the OB System. In particular it will combine previous resources such as the Fundraising Resources, Marketing Resources and Board Resources with new information on effective management strategies. The goal: create a holistic look at how Outward Bound Leaders are successful. This project will be lead by OBI Board Member Brooks Wilson. For more information on this project contact OBI Program Consultant.

The Outward Bound International Inspirational Stories Book:
Have you ever wanted to hear more about other staff and student experiences? Are you looking for stories to share about Outward Bound to your students? After the 2002 Staff Symposium, Natalie Welsh from Outward Bound New Zealand decided to start the Outward Bound version of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" (or Chook Soup as they say Down Under). If you have a story to share, please send it to: natclimbing@hotmail.com and OBI Publications.

NEWS:
OBI and OBA offer Safety Database:
Over the last 10 years Outward Bound Australia has developed an excellent safety management database that helps schools track incidents and near miss information. Through a collaboration between OBI and OBA the database is now available to schools around the world. If you would like more information or to inquire about receiving the database, please contact OBI Executive Director.

Congratulations to John Read, the New OB USA President:
At the end of April, John Read was chosen as the new President of OB USA. John has many years of committed service to Outward Bound and served as on the Board of North Carolina Outward Bound School. Congratulations and Welcome John!

Ever wanted to go to Bhutan or Climb Kilimanjaro?
Now is your chance! Outward Bound International, in partnership with OB USA and TIOBEC is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore these wild places. Proceeds for the climb go towards Outward Bound. Contact OBI Executive Director for more information and see our invitationals at:
www.outward-bound.org/invitationals.htm

Travel Scholarships Available to World Conference:
Thanks to the generosity of OBI Board members, OB Hong Kong and OB Singapore, travel scholarships will be available for interested staff to attend the World Conference. To apply contact OBI Executive Director.

Successful OBI Board Meeting in Bermuda:
Outward Bound Bermuda was the host of the recent OBI Board Meeting. The meetings were productive and many new initiatives will be undertaken by OBI as a result. Many thanks to Mark Norman and the Ace Foundation for their hospitality during the meetings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
OB Romania and Peace Corps:
Outward Bound Romania is looking for information on schools that have used Peace Corps volunteers in the past. They hope to pave the way for future opportunities for Outward Bound and the Peace Corps by collecting this information. If you've used Peace Corps volunteers at your school please contact them at: office@outwardbound.ro

Job Announcements:
Looking for jobs? Costa Rica Webmaster and Ullswater Centre Administrator and more.....http://www.outward-bound.org/community/job.htm