Operation Megaphone 2015Informational Webinar

• Service Points of Contact:

• Chett Kline, Air Force Youth Programs

• Jeannie Jang, Army Child and Youth Programs

• Gary Scheer, Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation

• Brent A. Edwards, Navy Child and Youth Programs

• Ijeoma Osuji, Marines Children, Youth, and Teen Programs

Housekeeping

• Operating Manual

• Marketing Tool Kit

• Question Box

• Ask questions throughout

• Enter all attendees’ names for attendance purposes

• All phone lines are muted

• Technical difficulties

AgendaUpdated Logo

Overview/HistoryEvent SpecificsEvent Theme

Service ProjectRecommendationsLessons Learned2014 Highlights

Event ChallengesSocial Media

Virtual ConnectionsEvent Registration

OMP2015 VideoClosing & Downloads

Updated Logo

• Original logo created by JSTC

• Update logo remains true to the original design elements of:

• Red, white, and blue

• American Flag

• Megaphone

• “Get the Word Out!”

• Clean, professional look & feel

• Holistic branding of “OMP”

Overview/History

2012 Joint Service Teen Council Training (JSTC)

Overview/History

2014 Joint Service Teen Council Training (JSTC)

Overview/History

Identified Military YP Issues

• Lack of participation

• Need for stronger school support

• Need for trendy, dynamic marketing

OMP’s Intent

• Raise awareness of issues

• Reach out to eligible youth

• Connect youth across all branches of the military

• Create and promote local partnerships

*The 2012 and 2014 JSTC trainings identified the same military youth program issues.

Event Specifics

• Who: All eligible patrons of military youth programs per local policies

• What: Operation Megaphone

• Where: Military Youth Centers

• When: 24-25 April 2015

• Theme: “Teens Lead the Way”

• Service Project: Supporting Children in Need

• Register your event at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OMP2015_Registration

• Complete your After Action Report at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OMP2015_AfterActionReport

Event Theme

“Teens should be placed in as many leadership roles as possible within youth programs. Ideally, if we are trying to attract teens, OMP needs to be youth-directed, staff supervised.” – OMP Planning Committee Member

Service ProjectGathering necessary resources (food, clothing, etc.) for a local youth homeless shelter,

Visiting or sending hand written letters to a local children’s hospital,

Tutoring children from the local school,

Creating an awareness video about local childhood issues and possible solutions,

Encouraging families to sponsor children in need from reputable organizations

Event Recommendations

Youth Involvement

Registration Price = $20.00/person

Programming• Character and Leadership Development

• Education and Career Development

• Health and Life Skills

• The Arts

• Sport, Fitness, and Recreation

• Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM)

Fundraising

Meals & Rentals

OMP 2015Operating Manual

Event Challenges

Event Challenges Point Value

Registration price per youth is $20.00 or less 10pts

Involving youth in the planning process 10pts

Participating in the service project, “Supporting Children in Need”

15pts

Hosting a Teen Leadership Meeting during the event 10pts

Involving the theme, “Teens Lead the Way,” during the event 15pts

Virtually connecting with other event sites via GoTo Meeting 10pts

Receiving a VIP to tour/participate in the event 10pts

Partnering your event with at least one (1) same/sister service installation, on-base, or off-base community partner

20pts

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 100pts

Social Media

www.facebook.com/OPMegaphone

www.twitter.com/OPMegaphone

www.instagram.com/OPMegaphone

#OMP2015

Virtual Connections

Visit www.gotomeeting.com to test your computer’s capabilities prior to the event

• Virtual Connections dates/times listed in OM

• Registration required

• Limited spaces available

• Test your devices today!

2013-2014 Lessons Learned

• Use the CDC cooks to support meal services at your OMP event.

• Plan a few outside and off-site events to provide a scenery change.

• Provide separate activities for younger and older teens, males and females.

• Use OMP as a platform for the current MYOY to speak about his/her experience.

• Ask the PAO to capture high resolution photos/video.

• Create a back-up plan for inclement weather and possible scheduling conflicts (Prom).

• Ensure all sites have equal responsibilities (Partnered events).

2014 Event Spotlight

Atsugi, Yokota, Yokosuka Joint Event (Japan)

• Staff created a difficult riddle and hid clues throughout the building.

• The riddle became a talking point all night.

• Only 1 teen solved the riddle and it took him 5 hours to solve!

2014 Event Spotlight

Naval Station Everett (Washington)

• OMP event featured a campout at the MWR Outdoor Recreation property.

• Each youth challenged themselves on the Alpine Climbing Tower (seen right).

2014 Event Spotlight

US Coast Guard Base Kodiak (Alaska)

• OMP allowed USCG Kodiak to have their second overnight lock-in EVER!

• Velcro (Spiderman) inflatable wall.

• Dodgeball tournament!

2014 Event Spotlight

JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (New Jersey)

• What’s Done in the Dark? Discussion facilitated by AF Teen Council Rep.

• Awareness on violence, teen suicide, and self harm.

2014 Event Spotlight

Hill Air Force Base (Utah)

• Organized a pie-in-the face fundraiser.

• $120 was raised to Aid the Philippines.

2014 Event Spotlight

• Used a large projection screen to display their Virtual Connection.

USAG Fort Drum (New York)

Event Registration

• Register your event by Friday 27 March 2015• https

://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OMP2015_Registration

OMP 2015 Video

• OMP 2015 Video: http://youtu.be/tUQY7IQsQGA

• Post the video to:• Social media

• Printed media (i.e. flyers)

• Show this video to:• Your event planning team

• Your Public Affairs Office

Closing & Downloads

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

• We hope you decide to host an OMP 2015 event!

• All OMP documents can be found online.

• Please pose any remaining questions in the question box now or contact your Service POC.

Downloads

• Operating Manual• https://www.cnic-n9portal.com/elibrary/index.cfm/document-library/?

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• Marketing Tool Kit• https://www.cnic-n9portal.com/elibrary/index.cfm/document-library/?

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• Informational Webinar PowerPoint Slides• https://www.cnic-n9portal.com/elibrary/index.cfm/document-library/?

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• Informational Webinar Script• https://www.cnic-n9portal.com/elibrary/index.cfm/document-library/?

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