From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Friday, April 04, 2008

DROP-IN BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW to get our basketball pilot off of the ground. Please see the article below for volunteer needs:

In order to successfully execute Youth Basketball Development Program hosted by the City of Mount Rainier and the Town of Brentwood, the following volunteer staffing positions must be identified and confirmed as soon as possible. MNCPPC will provide training on April 18, 2008 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm to all volunteers. Because the volunteer will be working with youth, all volunteer must participate in this training and must be willing to be fingerprinted. There is no cost for the training or fingerprinting. the start date for BASKETBALL is June 6 at 6:00pm!

OUR VOLUNTEER NEEDS (with basic functions listed below each):

Head Coaches (1 or 2)
• Men’s and/or women’s basketball head coaches (some experience would be GOOD)
• 10 minute motivational speech to participants at the welcome (talking points to be provided)
• Floater for remaining availability – encouraging participants as they work on different fundamentals of basketball

Assistant Coaches (1-4)
• Men’s and/or women’s basketball assistant coaches
• Will be responsible for determining age/skill appropriate drills (three one-half hour sessions)
• Free play time for the teens after skills training

Local High School Coaches (3-6), if we can get their participation
• Arrival at least one half hour prior determine the session they will be assigned
• Will assist coaches in determining age appropriate lesson plan as well as fundamental skill explanation to participants and overall management of the drills
• Will also assist in the management of the scrimmage session

Local Youth Coaches (3-6)
• Arrival at least one half hour prior to event kickoff to determine the session they will be assigned
• Will assist coaches in determining age appropriate lesson plan as well as fundamental skill explanation to participants and overall management of the drills
• Will also assist in the management of the scrimmage/competition session

Parent’s Session Panel Representatives and Student-Athletes (2-4)
• Coaches, management, community and student athletes will discuss the day in the life of a student athlete and answer questions parents may have
• Talking points will be provided
• Session takes place concurrently with first clinic break out session

Life Skills Session Leader (2 or 4)
• Management and/or coaches will lead participants through various activities that reinforce fundamental life skills, such as developing physical and mental skills, positive goal setting, and recognizing transferable skills including applying what they learn in athletics to other areas of their lives.
• Curriculum will be provided
• Management will assist in leading interactive learning games and in motivating participant involvement in discussions

Registration Volunteers (6)
• Must be on-site prior to assist with registration set-up and to review the process with the all participants
• Staff the registration tables, help with checking in participants, distributing event etc.
• Remain on-site throughout activities to assist in with the program

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.