kythe yes report 2011-2012

YEAR-END STATUS (YES) REPORT

Academic Year 2011-2012

- Leadership Formation through Organization Development -

LS-OSA PMS yes format 120309

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Life passes us by so quickly, so fleetingly. Most of

us go through pulling off all-nighters, coursing

Katipunan's traffic to get to class in time, acing a

quiz, failing the next one, hanging out in our

tambayans during breaks

yet barely experiencing anything.

And then we go into another world. A world of

syringes, falling hair and the nauseating smell of

antiseptic. A world of carefree laughter, shared

dreams, simple wishes and courage. Courage, not only in

the face of death but more so in fighting for life

each day. In this world, we meet people to whom every

morning is a miracle, each day a gift.

This is the world of Kythe. This is our life.



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Table of Contents ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT Vision and Mission Statements ………………………………………………………………3 Thrust for the school year……………………………………………………………………3 Organization Chart…………………………………………………………………………3-6

Project Outcomes…………………………………………………….……………….......7-17 Financial Reports ……………………………………………………….…….………….....18 EVALUATION OF THE GOALS Organizational Development

Project Management ………………………………………………………………….....18-23 Membership Formation………………………………………………………………….23-26

Core Competencies Members’ Knowledge and practice of the Child Life Program………………………........26-28 Advocating the Child Life Program……………………………………………………....28-32

BEST EFFORTS FOR THE SCHOOLYEAR Organizational Development Effort……………………………………………………...32-34 Core Competencies Effort……………………………………………………………….34-35 Synergy Effort …………………………………………………………………………...35-37 FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS ON THE MIDYEAR RECOMMENDATIONS………………….....37-40 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………….......40 SIGNATORIES………………………………………………………………………………….......40 APPENDICES

A. Mid-Year Advisory Letter ………………………………………………..……….……42

B. Financial Reports

a. Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Second Semester SY 2010-2011…….….43

b. Statement of Receipts and Disbursements First Semester SY 2011-2012………......44

c. Income Statement beginning September 18, 2010 to May 31, 2011……………..….45

d. Income Statement beginning June 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011………………..…..46

e. Income Statement beginning November 1, 2011 to December 14, 2011…………...47

C. Project Management Kit

a. Kythe Project Management Guide…………………………………………...…..48-49

b. Kythe Project YES Report Form……………………………………..……………..50

c. Kythe Promotion Request Form…………………………………………………….51

d. Kythe Hospitals Transportation Log…………………………….………………….52

D. Visit Bag (ViBag) photos and list of contents…………………………………………..53

E. Project Management Seminars’ Transcription of Evaluation Forms………………..54-55

F. Celebrate Life Parties’ Transcription of Evaluation Forms…………………………56-60

G. Reflection Sessions’ Transcription of Evaluation Forms……………………………61-65

H. Reflection Session 4 Module……………………………………………………...…….66



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I. ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE ORGANIZATION

a. Vision and Mission Statements

The primary vision of Kythe-Ateneo is to uplift the spirits of pediatric patients and their families through hospital volunteerism. Kythe-Ateneo also aims to promote awareness and advocacy of the Child Life Program in the Philippines and consequently, form its members into responsible and compassionate persons.

Our primary mission is to provide direct (psycho-social) and indirect (financial) assistance to pediatric patients and their families in AFP Medical Center (found on V. Luna St.), Philippine Orthopedic Center (found on Ma. Clara St. corner Banawe St., Quezon City), Quirino Memorial Medical Center (found on Katipunan Avenue) and National Children’s Hospital (found on E. Rodrigues Sr. Avenue); and in so doing, form its members into responsible and compassionate persons. Our secondary mission is to promote awareness of what the Kythe Child Life Program through on and off campus advocacy activities.

b. Direction/Thrust for the school year

Figure 1 Triangular Framework

For each of the past few years, Kythe-Ateneo has focused on one aspect of the

organization. A year would be dedicated for one facet, such that 2008-2009 was focused on developing the advocacy projects, 2009-2010 was dedicated to membership formation, and 2010-2011 was aimed at enriching the hospital experience.

Significant efforts were gathered each year to push through with the year’s thrust, however each year there would be unprecedented negative outcomes such as poor membership relations, weak hospital experience, and weak projects.

In this context, Kythe-Ateneo’s thrust for this year can be represented by an equilateral triangle formed by the advocacy and finance projects, formations activities, and hospital experiences. This is the ideal and inherent structure of the organization. Much of the weaknesses of the previous years stemmed from focusing on a single area while putting the remainder in the background.

Kythe-Ateneo S.Y. 2011-2012 is geared first, towards increasing and balancing efforts between each aspect of the new triangular framework—an equilateral triangle formed by the project experiences, formations activities, and hospital experiences that encompass



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the Kythe experience—and second, towards creating synergy among each aspect so as to uphold the Child Life Program.

c. Organization Chart

The organizational chart was revised to be in line with this year’s thrust represented

by the new triangular framework that is geared towards balance and synergy. The Executive Board decided to remove the Kyvigan box in the organizational chart

for the reason that they were not the only link of the officers to the member base of Kythe-Ateneo. Hence, lines from all departments were emphasized seeing that each department has specific methods in interacting with the member base, such as through the Individual Consultations done at least once every semester, through the Kyvigans, and through the core and project teams. This way, the interaction with the members was emphasized not solely during hospital-related concerns but also through other activities throughout the year.

The formerly called Training Head was also changed back to its original title as

Hospital Head because their responsibilities were not limited to training the Kyvigans and Kythers. This year, in order to empower more Kyvigans, a mentoring system was set up wherein Kyvigan aspirants were not only trained by the Hospital Heads but also by the Kyvigans from previous semesters. And since they were the point persons of their respective hospitals, Hospital Head became a more fitting title. Furthermore, the Hospital Affairs Head position was dissolved because its work as the guide and liaisons head for Celebrate Life Parties (CLP) was distributed to all Hospital Heads, Kyvigans and the newly established CLP core, while the VP Hospitals took on its work as the coordinator of all external Hospitals concerns.

The Formations department combined the positions of Kythe Kamp Head and

Family Day Head because the Executive Board believed that a partnership between the two heads would be more beneficial for both of the projects assigned to them. For the past school year, the Family Day Head had too many consecutive projects and events to organize which compensated the quality of it. The Kythe Kamp Head on the other hand had only one event to organize per semester. Upon merging the two project heads, they were then called the Member Relations Officers since their work involved organizing avenues to build and foster relationships between the members. Also, the Human Resources Head was renamed as Performance Evaluation Officer to better fit its job description. Lastly, we went without separating the Kythe Week Heads and the Kythe Flying Head; three Internal Advocacy Heads are now in charge of the whole Kythe Week. This was done based on previous experiences and recommendations by the former heads and officers to avoid compartmentalizing the three into separate sub-events, giving them more room to help each other out.

All in all, particular changes in position titles and responsibilities were made to

integrate the new triangular framework within the EBMB; clarifying, strengthening, and streamlining responsibilities. The clarification and strengthening of the identity of the Hospital Head, for example, aided in giving a clear delineation between Hospital Heads and Kyvigans and gave rise to the current mentorship system that further enriched the hospital experience. In that sense, each department was able to function smoothly and was expected



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to be more harmonized. This departmental culture was trickled down to the members through direct interactions between the officers and the members during hospital visits, Celebrate Life Parties, advocacy and finance projects, and formation activities. These contributed to the larger reality of Kythe-Ateneo represented by the triangular framework.



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d. Project Outcomes

Date Implemented (Indicate in Chronological Order)

Effort/Project/Activity Description and Highlights

January 10-14, 2011 Assorted: Kythe Bazaar The week-long bazaar showcased 23 concessionaires in Zen Garden. A booth specifically dedicated to the organization’s advocacies was designated for participants and outsiders to gain awareness.

January 28, 2011 Kythe Week 2011 Volunteers’ General

Assembly

The core team gathered the volunteers for final updates and reminders before the week-long project.

January 31 – February 5, 2011

Kythe Week 2011: Around the World With

Kythe

The project’s international theme brought the world to the community and kids as they saw other countries, immersed themselves in other cultures and met people from different walks of life.

January 31, February 2 and 4, 2011

Kythe Week 2011: Blood Drive

In partnership with the National Children’s Hospital, garnered a total of 101 blood donations.

February 1 and 3, 2011 Kythe Week 2011: Be Brave, Get Shaved

(BBGS)

In partnership with Boston Barbers, the project witnessed 63 volunteers who got their heads shaved in solidarity with the Kythe kids.


Kythe Week 2011: Toy Workshop

Project participants got to color and assemble 110 kites for Kythe Flying, and make over 80 bead bracelets for the Kythe kids.


Kythe Week 2011: Photo Booth and Exhibit

Aperture Society helped put up a booth and exhibit throughout the week where everyone got to show their support for our advocacy, and took before-after pictures of the BBGS participants.

February 5, 2011 Kythe Week 2011: Kythe Flying

With the help from Teleperformance, the event was able to provide an afternoon of food, activities, firetruck rides, kites, and a Holy Mass for the kids, their guardians and volunteers.

February 14, 2011 EB Meeting The Executive Board discussed changes in the organizational structure and potential



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officers.

February 21, 2011 EB Meeting The incoming Executive Board met to set departmental goals for the following year.

February 25, 2011 EB-EB Meeting/Transition

Seminar

Technical skills and necessary information were passes on to the incoming officers. Initial plans for the next year were presented by the incoming EB to the outgoing.

March 1, 2011 EB Meeting See February 21, 2011 meeting

March 2, 2011 EB-EB Meeting See February 25, 2011 meeting

March 24, 2011 EB-MB Meeting The EB-MB 2010-2011 met to evaluate the projects during the second semester using SWOT analysis.

April 4, 2011 EB Meeting The executive board reported about their departmental meetings and discussed deliverables for Planning Seminar.

April 9, 2011 Planning Seminar As a preparation for the longer Planning Seminar, the executive board explained the thrust for the school year. Each department also had a chance to discuss their project plans.

April 20, 2011 EB Meeting The Executive Board discussed the member’s recommitment process.

April 27-May 25, 2011 Kyvigan, Core Team and Talent Pool Recruitment

Recruitment for Kyvigans, core team and Talent Pool was conducted among last year’s recommitted members over the summer break.

April 30, 2011 EB Meeting See April 4, 2011 meeting

May 23, 2011 EB Meeting The Executive Board talked about departmental updates, recommitment process, Rec Week and Training Seminars.

May 25, 2011 First Semester Kyvigan Assembly and Training

Aspiring Kyvigans were trained about protocols as visit heads. This was their avenue to give their informed decision about wanting and committing to be a Kyvigan for a whole semester.



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May 27-29,2011 Planning and Formation Seminar

A more extensive discussion on each department’s plans was conducted, along with different activities that reinforced the value of team building in the organization.

May 30 - July 31, 2011 First Semester Pre-Visit Period

Hospital Heads were required to have at least one pre-visit to be familiar with their respective hospitals and the hospital coordinators assigned there. All Kyvigans were invited as well.

June 17, 2011 First Semester Kyvigan Assembly and Training

See May 25, 2011 First Semester Kyvigan Assembly and Training

June 18, 2011 EB Meeting The executive board talked about departmental updates and Rec Week matters.

June 20, 2011 EB-MB Meeting Agenda included Rec Week reminders and deliverables, discussion of interview questions for the application process and finalization of First General Assembly program flow.

June 27-July 1, 2011 Recruitment Week 2011 This week was for the initial recruitment of members. Interested applicants signed up and scheduled for a Training Seminar.

June-July 2011 Launching of Kythe Tumblr site and Kythe

Magazine

The Tumblr site and Magazine were meant to be an avenue for outsiders to discover the advocacy of the organization by featuring the major projects and activities of the year.

July 1, 2011 EB Meeting The executive board discussed Rec Week and member application updates. Possible Evsem dates were also set.

July 4 - 9, 2011 Training Seminars Facilitated by the Hospitals Department, 10 Training Seminars were held, focusing on introducing prospective members and reacquainting recommitted members with the Child Life Program and organizational rules and principles.

July 5-9 and 11, 2011 Interviews of Applicants Each applicant that attended the Training Seminar was interviewed by three officers in



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order to assess her/his dedication and emotional preparedness for the organization’s activities.

July 11 and 13, 2011 Deliberation of Applicants

Handled by the EBMB, applicants were deliberated according to their scores as well as comments from the interviewers.

July 15, 2011 Announcement of Members

Applicants were emailed individually about their status. Names of accepted applicants were also posted in the EDSA bulletin board, together with the promotions for the First General Assembly and Family Day.

July 18, 2011 Project Management Seminar (PMS) Series 1

Led by the Sec Gen Department, with the help of Finance Department, project management processes were discussed with the Hospitals and the Formations departments.

July 21, 2011 Officers’ Seminar 1 Officers were oriented on the Getting-to-Know Individual Consultation and the Official Individual Consultation. Reminders for the First General Assembly were also given.

July 22, 2011 First General Assembly Members were segregated according to their Kythekada’s room assignment for the introduction of events and policies. Officers and Kyvigans facilitated the activities while project heads went around presenting their projects.

July 23, 2011 Family Day Members were able to meet other Kythers outside their Kythekadas and were consequently oriented to the different activities of the organization inside school grounds through the Kythe OrSem.

July 29, 2011 Project Management Seminar (PMS) Series 2

Project Management processes were discussed with the Advocacy department and the core teams of each Advocacy projects. Project Management Kits were also provided.

July 29, 2011 Thank God It’s Kythe Friday 1

The members played the board game Taboo for the first TGIkF. A group



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dynamics called Drag Me To Hell was also done to formally end the activity.

July 29-August 12, 2011 Getting-to-Know Individual Consultation

ICs without questionnaires were conducted for the members to meet their respective IC officers. This new initiative was done to make both feel more comfortable in time for official ICs.

July 30, 2011 Celebrate Life Party 1 The first Celebrate Life Party of the school year was in partnership with the Company of Ateneo Dancers (CADS). The theme ―Off to the Zoo‖ had the volunteers dress in animal costumes.

August-September 2011; November 2011-February 2012

Hospital Visits Members were distributed to each visit schedule according to their free time. Visits are an essential part of Kythe as this is the member’s first-hand interaction with the kids.

August 6-27, 2011 Documentation and Publication Pool

Recruitment

Application for photographers, videographers and writers was opened to all interested members.

August 8, 2011 Christmas Party 2011 First General Assembly

An assembly was conducted to orient the volunteers about the project. It comprised of a project presentation followed by presentations of each committee before committee sign-ups and discussions.

August 12, 2011 Kythe Week 2012 First General Assembly

See August 8 First General Assembly

August 12, 2011 Thank God It’s Kythe Friday 2

A speed dating activity was prepared. However, there was low member turn-out due to the simultaneous SMDC rally and Kythe Week GA that the activity was postponed.

August 15, 2011 I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum First General Assembly

See August 8 First General Assembly

August 19, 2011 EB Meeting The Executive Board discussed departmental updates, sponsorships and donations, and Kythe Inc. updates.



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August 20, 2011 Celebrate Life Party 2 The second Celebrate Life Party was in partnership with Heights. The theme was ―Daanang Bahaghari‖ with Kythers and Heights members in their colorful costumes.

August 22, 2011 EB-MB Meeting Meeting included reminders for Bake Sale, Garage Sale, ReSess, IC, visits and Kythe Kamp. Updates from Kythe Inc were also presented. Lastly, Project Management Kits were distributed to project heads.

August 26, 2011 Reflection Session 1 Members got the chance to reflect on their own self-puzzles through an activity which helped them realize their strengths and weaknesses and how these can help them in the organization.

August 31, 2011 Creation of Documentation and

Publication Pool

Led by the Doc & Pub Head of the Sec Gen Department, a pool of 9 photographers, 1 videographer and 1 writer was created to assist in the different projects.

September 2011 Official First Semester Individual Consultation

Official ICs were conducted to see how the members were doing, as well as to track their involvement in the organization.

September 2, 2011 Thank God It’s Kythe Friday 3

The speed dating activity pushed through for this TGIkF. Members got the chance to meet new friends, and they were able to talk one-on-one with each other during the event.

September 2, 2011 EB Meeting The executive board finalized concerns regarding the Evaluation Seminar and discussed partnership offers from other organizations. Departmental updates were also given.

September 5-9, 2011 Kythe Bake Sale It was a four-day bake sale in Kostka Extension. There was surprisingly high demand for the baked goods that they were usually sold out by lunch time.

September 9, 2011 Thank God It’s Kythe Friday 4

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However, the event was cancelled because of bad weather conditions.

September 10-11, 2011 Garage Sale A weekend fundraiser in Loyola Grand Villas, Kythers were able to bond with each other. Door-to-door selling was also used to sell cookies and promote the advocacy.

September 12, 2011 EB-MB Meeting Meeting included the introduction of the Doc & Pub Pool, shirt and lanyard orders update, presentation of Finance and Formations projects, statistics of member’s project involvement and retention requirement reminders.

September 14, 2011 Reflection Session 2 A record-breaking attendance of more than 120 members, the second ReSess provided an avenue for reflection on finding value in the context of a team, of an organization.

September 17-18, 2011 Kythe Kamp 1 An overnight event that focused on relationship building among members in the hopes of creating deeper friendships, and in the process encouraging them to be more involved in the organization.

September 19, 2011 Advocacy Department’s First Team-building

Session

The project heads and their respective core teams were given an avenue for team-building and bonding through different games that put the projects in a healthy competition against each other.

September 24, 2011 Celebrate Life Party 3 The third Celebrate Life Party was in partnership with Guidon and Cullinaire. The theme was ―At the Beach‖ with volunteers dressed in their Hawaiian and beach costumes.

September 19-October 3, 2011

First Semester Officers’ Evaluation and Officers’ Individual Consultation

Officers evaluated their co-officers based on performance in the semester. The Formations Department conducted ICs with the officers to check how they are doing inside and outside the organization.

September 30, 2011 Christmas Party 2011 Budget Hearing

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September 30, 2011 EB Meeting The executive board talked about member retention and how to go about the deliberation of appeals for membership retention.

October 8 - 31, 2011 Recruitment Period for Second Semester

Kyvigans

Promotions were released and potential Kyvigans were individually contacted over the semestral break.

October 13, 2011 Thank-you-Kyvigan Gathering

The Hospitals Department held a gathering to thank the Kyvigans of the first semester for their commitment as volunteer visit heads.

October 24, 2011 EB-MB Meeting The appeals for membership retention into the second semester underwent deliberation.

November 3, 2011 Processing Training for Kyvigans

The Hospitals Department, together with the Formations Department and Ma’am Jovie from the Guidance Office held a processing training for the Kyvigans of the first semester.

November 4-6, 2011 Evaluation and Planning Seminar

The Evaluation and Planning Seminar provided an avenue to evaluate the activities/events during the first semester. It also served as an opportunity for proper planning for the second semester.

November 11, 2011 I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum Budget

Hearing

See September 30 Budget Hearing

November 11, 2011 Second Semester Kyvigan Assembly and Training

After the training of protocols and processing, 8 new Aspiring Kyvigans and 9 out of 10 Kyvigans from the first semester recommitted as Kyvigans for the second semester.

November 14, 2011 Caroling GA The first general assembly of Caroling started with a getting-to-know-you game. Details were given out during the assembly regarding the time table, and the selection of songs. The participants were sorted out to their different voice sections.

November 14, 2011 EB-MB Meeting The officers met to discuss the program



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flow for the Second General Assembly.

November 18, 2011 Kythe Second General Assembly

The second GA was meant to introduce the Kythers to their new set of kadas as well as to inform them of the upcoming projects for the semester.

November 21, 2011 Christmas Party 2011 Second General

Assembly

A Second General Assembly was held to provide project updates and an avenue for committee meetings and discussions. New volunteers were welcomed to join and sign up for a committee.

November 23, 2011 Second Semester Kyvigan Assembly and Training

See November 11, 2011 Second Semester Kyvigan Assembly and Training

November 22-26, 2011 Second Semester Pre-Visit Period

Kyvigans had pre-visits in order to be familiar with their partners, the hospitals they will be handling, and the hospital coordinators they will be in contact with throughout the semester.

November 25, 2011 I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum Second

General Assembly

See November 21 Second General Assembly

November 26, 2011 Celebrate Life Party 4 The fourth Celebrate Life Party, the first one during the second semester was in partnership with Baliklaya. The theme was ―Magical Halloween‖ with volunteers dressed in Gnomes, Elves and Fairies.

November 28, 2011 Reflection Session 3 The members shared an insightful talk on passion by Mr. Jope Guevara. It served as an avenue for reflection on what drives them not only in the organization, but in life as well.

November 30, 2011 EB Meeting The executive board met to discuss internal conflicts and issues between the different departments.

December 2, 2011 December Kyvigan Feedbonding

The first monthly Feedbonding that allowed opportunity for feedback on visits and Kyvigan system. It focused on what they wanted to leave behind at the end of their terms as Kyvigans.



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December 2-18, 2011 Caroling Kythers were able to carol and spread the advocacy at 16 internal and external venues. Highlight of this project is the consistent practices that developed strong friendships among the members.

December 2, 2011 Christmas Party 2011 Volunteers’ General

Assembly

Final presentation of updates informed everyone of what will happen during the event itself, followed by the volunteers’ briefing on the specific tasks they will be doing during the event.

December 3, 2011 Christmas Party 2011: Kythe Christmas in

Cartoon Town

Through an event filled with games and gift-giving, everyone was encouraged to have fun while spreading Christmas cheer. Lunch and snacks were provided for the kids, their families, and volunteers.

December 5, 2011 Kythe Week 2012 Budget Hearing

See September 30 Budget Hearing

December 9, 2011 I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum Partner Organizations’ General

Assembly

Partner organizations and sponsors were invited for this assembly, project presentation and reminders, and signing of MOA. They met Kythe volunteers and were introduced to core members who were present.

December 9, 2011 EB-MB Meeting The agenda included kris kringle, Members’ Christmas Party, Kythe Week, Ky-raoke and IC reminders. YES Report and EB application dates were also discussed.

December 10, 2011 EB Meeting The main agenda was for the accomplishment of the YES Report.

December 10, 2011 Members’ Christmas Party

To celebrate the Yuletide season, the members of the organization gathered in an around-the-world themed Christmas party.

December 12, 2011 Kythe Week 2012 Second General Assembly

See November 21 Second General Assembly

December 14, 2011 Reflection Session 4 A processing session of Kythe Christmas Party at AFP wherein members shared their experiences to enable them to



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synthesize what they think Christmas means for the kids and for them.

December 16, 2011 Officers’ Seminar 2 The officers met for an open forum and teambuilding.

December 17, 2011 Ky-raoke This new fundraiser project brought together Kythers and non-Kythers for a night filled with bonding through Karaoke and good food.

January 4-20, 2012 EB Application Non-graduating officers submitted their certificates of candidacy to the executive board

January 7-8, 2012 Kythe Kamp 2 Kythe Kamp 2 is a leadership seminar for the members that provided an avenue for discernment on their plans of involvement in the organization for next school year.

January 9, 2012 I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum

Volunteers’ General Assembly

See December 2 Volunteers’ General Assembly

January 11, 2012 EB Discernment Talk This provided an avenue for the non-graduating officers and members to listen and ask the executive board about how they discerned for their respective positions. It was required for anyone wishing to apply for an EB position.

January 9-13, 2012 I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum Doghouse

Promotions

This weeklong promotional effort at the doghouse allowed for massive on-campus promotions, giving of freebies, ticket-selling, solicitations and sign-ups for the upcoming project.

January 14, 2012 I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum

This external advocacy project served as a reminder that we can be the hope that others need, just as light is the source of the spectrum; mainly through the program, and different activities, all geared towards the expression of the arts.

January 16-30, 2012 Official Second Semester Individual Consultation

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e. Financial Reports for the 2nd Semester of previous year, summer, and 1st semester of the current year, including the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements

Since the direction of the organization was towards synergy, collaboration was key in

establishing solid partnerships that would enable the organization to carry out its objectives through its roster of projects. During the year, channels like the Budget Hearing was implemented to ensure that projects were on track and to determine if the project needed more direct financial assistance. Aside from this, the Finance and Marketing department also collated 900 company contacts in an official database that was distributed to the project heads. Thus, notable sponsorships were made. Examples of which were with Procter and Gamble, Rebisco, Teleperformance, Tosen, and Aficionado.

Partnerships from the new fundraiser events like that of Enderun Colleges to the

Kythe Bake Sale, proved to be a competitive strength. Not only were they able to offer affordable goods to the event, they also voluntarily attended a Celebrate Life Party and got immersed in Kythe’s advocacy.

For the second semester of the previous year, thirty percent of the expenses came

from the advocacy department, 27 percent came from the expense of Kythe shirts, 23 percent came from the finance department, and twenty percent was allotted for the new expenses. Donations comprised of 89 percent of the cash receipts for the second semester. Total cash receipts amounted to PhP37,160.00 while disbursements amounted to PhP110,906.52.

Meanwhile, for the first semester of the current school year, 79 percent of the revenues came from donations, while seventeen percent comprised of the earnings from Rec Week Application fees. 79 percent of the expenses for the first semester came from the formations department, 23 percent of which comprised of the Planning Seminar Expenses.

Donations proved essential in fuelling the organization’s projects. Two student groups made the organization its beneficiary for their class project. Although donations played a major role in the organization’s financial status, the organization ensured that the partners saw and understood their impact to Kythe’s advocacy. In collaborating with the Secretary General Department, the Kythe Magazine and the Kythe Website remained visible access points for partners to stay updated (See Appendix B).

II. EVALUATION OF THE GOALS OD: Project Management

Goal: To implement projects that advocate the Child Life Program to establish solid relationships and clear task delegations among departments, project teams, and project heads, that aids to the realization of the project objectives and the significance of projects to Kythe

Achieved: ☑ Yes No

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2. At least 70 percent of all members should have participated in the finance and advocacy projects for the coming year

3. At least 1 team-building session for the 3 Advocacy project’s core teams during each of the first and second semesters

4. Submission of project proposals 3 months at the latest before the project 5. At least an average rating of 8 out of 10 from project evaluations 6. At least an average rating of 8 out of 10 from Reflection Session evaluations for January,

February, and March

Explanation Impact on participants

Success indicator #1 All three advocacy projects reached the target of having at least 20 project team members.

1. Kythe Week 2011: Around the World with Kythe

■ 50 of core team members and volunteers helped out in both planning and execution of the weeklong project.

2. Christmas Party 2011: Christmas in Cartoon Town

■ 46 core team members and volunteers were involved in the project planning

■ 65 volunteers were involved during the event itself

3. I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum

■ 46 project team members are involved in the project planning

■ 157 volunteers attended the event itself Success indicator #2 For the first semester, 76% of all members accomplished the project involvement retention requirement, and were part of Finance (Bake Sale, Garage Sale, and Kythe Bazaar) and Advocacy (Christmas Party, I Am Hope, and Kythe Week) projects. Being part of the Kythe-Ateneo Dancers (KADS) and the Doc&Pub Pool also merited project involvement. For the current semester, data have yet to be gathered from the projects. Success indicator #3 For the first semester, a combined team-building session was held for all 3 projects last September 19, 2011, where only 10 people out of the 25 expected showed up. Unfortunately, no formal session was held in the second semester. Success indicator #4

The Kythe Week 2011 gave the Ateneo community and the Kythers an avenue to participate in Kythe-Ateneo’s cause and be in solidarity with the Kythe kids. The message of love and giving was imparted on everyone who participated during the Kythe Christmas Party in Cartoon. The sense of hope and camaraderie brought together volunteers from different organizations for the I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum. One participant from the IAH Campaign even mentioned, ―We can be a source of hope for those who are fighting battles in life.‖ The Finance Department also provided avenues for awareness of the organization’s cause through member interaction during events such as the Bake Sale and the Garage Sale. In Caroling, the consistent and regular practices fostered unique and lasting friendships. These made the members more comfortable to attend other events. The participants of Ky-raoke noted that it was an ―opportunity to have fun and raise funds.‖ It was also a ―great end of the year project.‖ The Bake Sale, created in lieu of the usual rummage sale, garnered very positive and encouraging response to the point of suggesting to hold another bake sale because as they put it, ―mabilis ma-sold out ang goodies!‖ The pioneering of the new projects caused growth in the organization’s project management ability. Not only did it call for more rigorous preparations since it did not precede any previous projects, it also allowed members and officers to collaborate



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Unfortunately, only 2 out of the 10 included projects were able to submit their respective project proposals and had it approved three months at the latest before the event.

1. Formations projects

■ Project proposal for Family Day was submitted 1 month before the project (June 23, 2011).

■ Project proposal for Kythe Kamp 1 was submitted 3 weeks before the project (August 23, 2011).

■ Project proposal for Kythe Kamp 2 was submitted 7 weeks before the project (November 16, 2011).

2. Advocacy projects

■ Project proposal for Kythe Week 2011 was submitted 3 weeks before the project

■ Project proposal for I Am Hope 2012 was submitted and approved 6 months before the event (July 20, 2012).

3. Finance projects

■ Project proposal for Kythe Bazaar 2011 was submitted 3 months before the project (September 22, 2010).

■ Project proposal for Bake Sale was approved 6 weeks before the project (July 29, 2011).

■ Project proposal for Garage Sale was submitted 8 weeks before the project (week of July 11-15, 2011).

■ Project proposal for Kythe Caroling was submitted 4 months before the project (July 29, 2011).

■ Project proposal for Ky-raoke was approved 4 weeks before the project (November 18, 2011).

Success indicator #5 All included projects received average ratings of at least 8 out of 10 from their respective evaluations.

1. Formation projects (average rating)

■ Family Day received a rating of 9.28.

■ Reflection Sessions for the first semester received a rating of 9.23

■ Thank God It’s Kythe Friday for the

and interact more. Weaknesses of the projects could be more attributed to some of the internal systems (or lack thereof) that went into the planning and preparation for the events. These included underutilized and unmotivated volunteers, settling for sponsors and suppliers that were not necessarily the most cost-efficient due to time constraints, last-minute reservations, and lack of post-project initiatives.

The second and third initiatives aimed at better relationships and communication lines between those involved in the projects as they now have an understanding of their roles and how they can help each other in accomplishing their tasks. The project kit that came with the PMS was also a tremendous asset in helping the project heads throughout the execution of their project, leading to better-planned and comprehensive ones. The officers and project heads found the PMS very helpful. For the first time, they had a formal environment where they could learn the system of reserving facilities and requesting promotional materials. However, some found the seminar a bit boring and dragging because of the bombardment of information that came with it. The seminars were also not as organized as they could have been and there were instances of low core member attendance but most of the evaluations saluted innovations such as the seminars and the project kits that were handed out. The attendees also expressed interest for its improvement which would be very useful in the coming years. The participants were able to gain a deeper understanding of project management and its connection to their experiences as a Kyther. With interventions like the Budget Hearing and the PMS, and project kits, officers and members alike gained a more dynamic horizon in project planning.



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first semester received a rating of 9.22

■ Kythe Kamp 1 received a rating of 9.30

■ Kythe Kamp 2 received a rating of 9.39 2. Advocacy projects (average rating)

■ Kythe Week 2011 received a rating of 9.42

■ Christmas Party 2011 received a rating of 9.6

■ I Am Hope 2012 received a rating of 9.21

3. Hospitals projects (average rating)

■ CLP 1 received a rating of 9.58



■ CLP 4 received a rating of 9.78 4. Sec Gen projects (average rating)

■ First Semester General Assembly received a rating of 8.82

■ Second General Assembly received a rating of 9.18

5. Finance projects (average rating)

■ Kythe Bazaar 2011 received a rating of 9.32

■ Bake Sale received a rating of 9.64

■ Garage received a rating of 9.36

■ Kythe Caroling received a rating of 9.70

■ Ky-raoke received a rating of 9.24 Success indicator #6 Reflection Sessions for January, February and March did not reach the deadline of this report, and are yet to be conducted. Others 1. Two series of Project Management Seminar were held during the first semester (July 18 and 29, 2011). 2. It received an average rating of 8.83 and 8.68 for the two sessions held. EXPLANATION Success Indicator #1 and #2 An organizational chart for the Advocacy department was structured to include both the project heads and their committee heads under the core team; while adding the volunteers to the

The last effort has always been an

important resource in determining the strengths and weaknesses, as well as areas for improvement, for the different activities of the organization. The members are given opportunities to express their thoughts, learning, insights, suggestions and other comments, as well as the aspects of the projects that they liked (or did not), through the project evaluations that always aims to be accomplished by 100% of the participants. They saw how ―many people are willing and capable of helping, and can do so in so many ways‖; how ―it's good to be exhausted when you're exhausted for the good reason‖; how ―true happiness is achieved by making other people happy.‖; how, probably more than we are for them, the kids give us hope and inspiration in living our lives as they do theirs – full of hope, strength, resilience and happiness; and how we should continue the ―noble‖ and ―commendable‖ spread of the advocacy our organization holds. As one of the project heads put it, ―overall, good project management skills and an efficient core team were keys in making the projects a success.‖

The Formations Department also led impactful activities towards individual membership formation and organizational unity. Participants of the Members Family Day found a sense of family in the organization early on in the school year that motivated them to be more active. Simple games and activities done during the Thank God It’s Kythe Fridays (TGIkF) allowed the members to get to know each other and build friendships. Kythe Kamp 1 helped make these bonds stronger, while Kythe Kamp 2 focused on leadership and discernment, and according to the participants, they learned a lot from taking risks to knowing your own strengths and weaknesses and believing in yourself. The



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picture produces the project team. This was done for clearer and more standardized role descriptions among all advocacy projects. It was also part of the Advocacy department’s vision to improve member project involvement measured by knowing how many members took part in project teams and the percentage of the member base that were able to accomplish the project involvement retention requirement. For the projects handled by the Advocacy and the Finance department, the first semester required them to be part of the project team and attend at least 2 meetings to ensure their involvement throughout the planning of the project; while for the second semester, attendance in the event was added. Success Indicator #3 No formal team-building session was held in the past school year for Kythe Week 2011 because it was not in line with last year’s thrust of focusing on the Kyther’s hospital experience. As this year’s thrust calls for the development of each department as well as synergy among them, the Advocacy department held team-building sessions. For the first semester, one was held for all three of the projects though the turnout was less than what the organizers hoped for. This was attributed to the heavy academic load of the supposed participants (core teams) and some schedule conflicts. Come second semester, no formal session was held due to schedule conflicts, prior commitments, and other Kythe events. Success Indicator #4 For the Formations Department, it was particularly difficult to submit the project proposals 6 months before the actual event because there were small-scale activities (TGIkF and Members’ Christmas Party) that the Member Relations Officers needed to organize as well. Success Indicator #5 Reflection Sessions for the second semester have yet to be conducted because most of them are meant to process Advocacy events which will happen on January 14, 2012 (I Am Hope: The

Reflection Sessions allowed the members to take time out from their busy schedules and reflect on their experiences. Realizations such as ―I am a valuable Kyther‖ and ―It is important to acknowledge one’s individuality in Kythe‖ are just some driving factors that lead members closer to a fuller Kythe experience.

Despite logistical problems and setbacks that planning a Celebrate Life Party (CLP) usually entails, all the monthly hospital events were able to maintain high ratings – feedback included common comments such as great tie-ups and better systems of processing. Because of the more organized planning, the use of the MOA between partner organizations and involvement of more Kythers in the CLP core, CLPs allowed more members to appreciate the experience that Kythers were even asking for more CLPs within the school year.



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Spectrum) and February 13-18 (Kythe Week). Thank God It’s Kythe Fridays have yet to occur because it was decided during the Planning/Evaluation Seminar that instead of having TGIkF every Friday, it will just be per month. And because the month of January was pretty hectic with events (Kythe Kamp 2, I Am Hope: The Spectrum:, CLP 5), TGIkF was scheduled towards the end of it. Others: The Project Management Seminar Series was a first for Kythe. It served as an avenue to establish the internal policies of the organization. And with the help of the Project Management Kit, it oriented officers, project heads and core members to the protocols and forms they will be utilizing in planning, executing and evaluating their projects.

Recommendations 1. A more well-prepared Project Management Seminar Series should be conducted in the next

years. Although spearheaded by the Sec Gen Department, planning should be inter-departmental so that the facilitators know how to better get their audience’s attention. Kits should also be finalized beforehand and hardcopies should be given during the first seminar. The learning process should also be more fun by facilitating interactive games.

2. Project Heads could better motivate their respective core team members and volunteers through regular meetings, more interactions, and better communication lines both inside and outside the context of work. Holding a team-building session every once in a while may also be of help in this effort to establish strong relationships between the heads and their teams.

3. Recruitment of a core team early into the school year, and submitting and having approved project proposals as early as possible both contribute to early planning and finalization of project details.

4. The budget hearing was a formal intervention that allowed the finance and marketing department to forecast the needed support for the advocacy project. It is recommended to retain this effort, however, it will be better to make all parties aware of the depth and scope of the questioning so that they can be better prepared.

5. It is recommended that the project heads submit the necessary PMS requirements as early as possible. For the case of the bake sale, the need for the Memorandum of Agreement for the suppliers was not foreseen because the requirements were ―just in time‖. In the garage sale’s case, the need to secure permits for roaming and promotions in the village would have been better had they submitted the request a week earlier.

OD: Membership Formation

Goal: To have members consistently participating in improved hospital Achieved: Yes ☑ No



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visits, Celebrate Life Parties (CLPs), and formation sessions – activities geared to the holistic formation of each Kyther – for a holistic Kythe experience

Success indicators 1. At least 70 percent of all members should have completed the visit requirement for

each semester as monitored by the Hospitals Department 2. At least 75 percent of all members eligible should have visited at least twice in the first

semester, 75 percent of all retained members should have visited at least twice for the second semester, and 75 percent of all members should have attended at least 1 CLP per year

3. At least 70 percent of all members should have attended at least one formation project or activity (Kythers’ Family Day, TGIkF, Kythe Kamps, or ReSess) per semester as monitored by the Formations Department

4. At least 90 percent of all members should have completed the individual consultation requirements per semester as administered by the Formations Department


Success indicator #1 For the first semester, only 53.88% (111 members) completed their visit requirements. The results for visits during the second semester are yet to be checked and accounted for because some visit groups have not yet offered the minimum number of visits that retention requires. Success indicator #2 Unfortunately, all target percentages were not reached.

1. For the first semester, 69.42% (143 members) of all members eligible visited at least twice.

2. At the time this report was made, 27.53% (49 members) have visited at least twice for the second semester.

3. 60.32% (149 members) has attended at least 1 CLP from July to October.

Success indicator #3 70.97% (176 members) attended at least one of the formations activities (Kythers’ Family Day, TGIkF, Reflection Session, Kythe Kamp 1) during the first semester. Success indicator #4 Only the GTK IC reached the target of 90% completion.

1. 95% (206 members) have completed their

From last year’s 85.9%, 189 members, who visited at least twice in the first semester, this semester, only 69.42% or 143 members visited at least twice. On a positive note, those who actually completed their four-visit retention requirement increased from 45.4% or 100 members to 53.88% or 111 members during this semester. However, numbers can only say so much.

The processing sessions after visits and after every Celebrate Life Party allowed the members to zoom out of their direct interactions with the kids and discover meaning. Meaning that is returned to the Kyther, allowing the experience to seep into the person, and not remain as simple insights floating along with the experience. A Kyther realized that one has to ―to throw yourself into it.‖ Another one learned ―how to get out of myself toward the other.‖ These processing sessions proved introspective in grounding the Kythers’ experiences

On the other hand, the more systematic individual consultations provided a solid ground for members to feel inclined to share their experiences and insights.



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Getting-to-Know Individual Consultation during the first semester.

2. 78.08% (171 members) have completed their First Semester Official Individual Consultation.

Success Indicator #1 and #2

Having a new set of Kythers every year, there arises the possibility of apprehensions for the members. Given that it is a new experience for many of them, some members can be considered slow to warm up.

For the first semester, common threats such as a number of visits had to be called off due to cancellations by the Hospital coordinators or cancellations because of logistical and planning problems. This may account as one of the reasons for the low turnout in hospital visits.

For the second semester, the computations of visits are not yet done, but the Executive Board recognizes that one factor that may have caused the relatively low current number of visitors could be the numerous activities during the second semester. Furthermore, the second semester is also regarded as the ―busy sem‖ by many, hence priorities may have been given to other involvements. Success Indicator #3

For the first semester, the following activities were conducted by the Formations department: Kythers’ Family Day, TGIkF, Reflection Session, Kythe Kamp 1. An attendance of 70.97% was garnered for all the first sem Formations projects. On the other hand, ReSess and TGIkF for the second sem have yet to be conducted. Also, Kythe Kamp 2 garnered 45 participants while the first ReSess for the second semester and the Christmas Party ReSess garnered 62 participants and 11 participants respectively. Success Indicator #4 For the first semester, problems with Individual Consultations were encountered such as non-responsive members, contact information problems, and schedule conflicts. On the other

The Resess and Individual Consultations provoked and challenged the understanding of Kythers in their identity as a Kyther. Specifically, the talk of Mr. Jope Guevarra really challenged their motivations for joining the organization by presenting realistic implications of their membership in the organization. The Kythers ―[gained] a deeper understanding of [his or her] role as a Kyther to the kids.‖ One quote that the Kyther shared in the evaluation form was, ―"Kailangan mo ng strong fire na kayang sumunog ng isang bahay."

Last school year, only 148 members have attended at least one formations activity as compared to this year’s 176 members. This can be credited to the systematic definition of the responsibility of the Kythe Kamp Head and the Family Day Head into Member Relation Officers. These two officers are the main levers for the realization of organizational unity. Another factor was the fact the Tambay Week was spread out into several bonding sessions like the TGIkF which provided consistent avenues for members to meet and bond, thus boosting their network in Kythe.



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hand, the second semester Individual Consultations have yet to be conducted.

Recommendations 1. Anticipate academic conflicts in scheduling the ICs. For the first semester, the official IC

period was scheduled during midterms month, ergo the somewhat low response from the members.

2. In tracking the progress of members, practice consistency and quantitative evaluations from the very beginning. Visit updates were done regularly and qualitative issues were given more focus. But seeing the big picture quantitatively would be very helpful if done from the start to see which areas can be improved on.

3. Aside from weekly visit updates done by Kyvigans, find means to get evaluations even before the second semester IC in order to get feedback from the members themselves and for proper attention to be given.

CC: Members’ knowledge and practice of the Child Life Program

Goal: To bring Kythers closer to the core of the Child Life Program by improving the quality of hospital visits and activities, inculcating formation sessions that are better grounded with the said program, and fostering better relationships and experiences between the Kythe members and the Kythe kids


Success indicators 1. All Kyvigan training modules, visit manuals, processing modules and pre-visit training

sessions should be accomplished by the start of visiting period. 2. At least an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 for processing sessions to be gathered

through the second semester’s IC by the Formations Department 3. Visits, Kyvigan performance, and processing sessions should have an average rating of

8 out of 10 that is to be gathered during the IC's in the second semester 4. At least an average rating of 8 out 10 from formation project/activity evaluation forms


Success indicator #1 Before the first assembly of the Kyvigans during the summer, all modules were accomplished and ready for distribution. This included contact details of Hospital Officers and protocols they are required to know if they commit as visit heads for the semester. Success indicator #2 and #3 Individual Consultations for the second semester are still being conducted. Success indicator #4 All formations activities got at least an average rating of 8 out of 10. 1. Kythers’ Family Day received an average

Hospital interactions with the

kids proved to be more improved this year

through improvements made in the Kyvigan

system. During Kyvigan Assemblies Kyvigan

aspirants were allowed to share their reasons

for volunteering and get to know their fellow

aspirants rather than the old approach of

merely training them of their tasks. This

resulted in well-committed Kyvigans such

that 9 members served as Kyvigans for two

semesters while 8 new Kyvigans volunteered

for the second semester. The total of 17

Kyvigans is a huge improvement to the

average 8 Kyvigans of the previous years.



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rating of 9.28. 2. Thank God It’s Kythe Friday (TGIkF)

■ July 29, 2011 TGIkF received an average rating of 8.89

■ Sept. 2, 2011 TGIkF received an average rating of 9.54

3. Reflection Sessions (ReSess)

■ Sept. 26, 2011 ReSess received an average rating of 9.50.

■ July 22, 2011 ReSess received an average rating of 8.95.

■ Nov. 28, 2011 ReSess received an average rating of 9.53.

■ Dec. 14, 2011 ReSess received an average rating of 10.00.

4. Officers’ Seminar (OffSem)

■ July 21, 2011 OffSem received an average rating of 8.97.

■ Dec. 16, 2011 OffSem did not have any evaluations because it was an informal open forum among the officers.

5. Kythe Kamp

■ Sept. 10-11, 2011 Kythe Kamp received an average rating of 9.30.

■ Jan. 7-8, 2012 Kythe Kamp received an average rating of 9.39.

EXPLANATION There was a delay with the implementation of the second semester Individual Consultations because there was a more consultative effort in creating better IC questions for this semester. Aside from the longer preparation for the questionnaires, there were also some internal adjustments among the EBMB that needed to be taken care of.

The Kyvigans were also given

processing skills training in collaboration

with the Guidance Office. This and the

creation of flexible modules with the Holistic

Formations Officer guided the Kyvigans in

giving better processing sessions that

deepened the visit experience.

All these efforts in training the Kyvigans who are the direct facilitator of the hospital experience enriched the member’s understanding of the Child Life Program. One Kyther noted that, ―Hospital visits are great opportunities to give kids a great time and learn as well.‖

To build on the direct experiences and realizations of the Kythers in hospital interactions, mechanisms like the Reflection Sessions, and Individual Consultations were much improved in terms of processes and modules thus, creating space for the members to share their lowest and highest moments as a Kyther.

To complement the formation

activities above, the TGIkF was done every

month to provide a consistent space for

Kythers to meet and bond. These efforts

were aimed at making Kythers more

comfortable with each other to allow them

to build rapport with each other and further

learn from each other in the process.

Recommendations 1. Involve the whole EBMB in creating the IC questionnaire at the very beginning of the

preparation so as to avoid repetitive editing. 2. The ViBag has been a very useful tool in allowing the visits to become more grounded but

we also acknowledge that improvement of the ViBag will still have to be given continual emphasis and reevaluation with regards to the depth of its contents and how each toy or activity can actually attract the kids of different ages and allow them to express themselves in the best way possible.

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Goal: To promote the Child Life Program to the organizations and communities inside and outside of the Ateneo to achieve visibility, awareness, knowledge, and active engagement


Success indicators 1. At least 10 Ateneo-based organizations must be involved in the realization of the projects;

the organizations must be active from the planning to the execution phase of the projects 2. At least 5 outside entities must be engaged in the advocacy projects; entities must interact

with the kids during the events 3. At least 1 media sponsor shall cover or promote the different advocacy projects


Success indicator #1 For the included projects under the Advocacy, Hospitals and Finance departments, 29 Ateneo-based organizations served as partners, their roles of which are detailed below:

1. Advocacy projects a. Kythe Week 2011: Around the World

With Kythe

■ Aperture Society provided photography services for the Photo Booth throughout the week.

■ Celadon, ACIL, AMS, ASEC and ACheS sponsored and set up activity booths during Kythe Flying, and provided volunteers who got to interact with the Kythe kids.

■ Entablado, YFC, MEA, AMP and SPEED performed during Kythe Flying’s program.

b. Christmas Party 2011: Christmas in Cartoon Town

■ ACheS sponsored and set up an activity booth during the event, and provided volunteers who got to interact with the Kythe kids.

c. I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum

■ LFC shot and produced a teaser video for the event.

■ ACheS sponsored and set up an activity booth during the event, and provided volunteers who got to interact with the Kythe kids.

■ Entablado performed a scene from one of their plays during the IAH program.

2. Hospitals

As the central advocacy of the organization, we always aim to promote and spread the Child Life Program through all our activities. We did so through the advocacy projects where organizations inside and outside the Ateneo got to participate in our cause. Most were invited to sponsor and set up activity booths during the events; while some performed during the programs, and others provided some activity materials and a lot of goods that were included in the loot packages given to the kids and their families. For the case of Kythe Week, specialized organizations were contacted to handle the different sub-events of the weeklong project on campus. By sponsoring game booths, not only are the participants involved in the projects but also, they are able to interact and play with the kids. By tying up with CADS, Heights, Guidon and ASEC, the Celebrate Life Parties not only provided opportunities for them able to find out what Kythe is about, but what Kythers do first hand as its core competency. Through these partnerships, we gave them an avenue to promote their organization but more importantly, increase their awareness of Kythe. It is pertinent that the partner organizations, both based inside and outside the Ateneo, actively participate in the planning and execution phases of the projects in order to have a better understanding of what goes into the events



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■ CLP #1 Company of Ateneo Dancers (CADs) joined the CLP and performed a number of dances for the pediatric patients in every ward in the Philippine Orthopedic Center.

■ CLP #2 Heights joined the CLP and donated books for the kids in their activity kits. Their members were able to interact with the kids and help out during the program from ward to ward.

■ CLP #3 Guidon joined the CLP and performed during the story telling in the program. They interacted with the kids and they also printed out pictures to give them during the event.

■ CLP #4 Baliklaya joined the CLP and performed in the story telling during the program. They also interacted with the kids for the most of the duration of the party.

■ CLP #5 Ateneo Student Exchange Council (ASEC) partnered for the January CLP. They plan to join the packing of loot bags and activity kits. They also agreed to have a short performance during the party itself.

3. Finance a. Kythe Bazaar 2011

■ Partnerships were mainly done through bazaar concessionaire-ship. Business stalls are: Buono, Herbi Hub, Munch More, OmnuNoms, PiliPienas, Pilipitas, Root Crop, Stuffed, The Cupcake Salon, Tropical Cow, Veggie Ice, and Yamisubu.

Success indicator #2 For all three Advocacy projects, 19 outside entities were involved, with their specific provisions detailed below: 3. Kythe Week 2011: Around the World With

Kythe

■ National Children’s Hospital served as Kythe Week Blood Drive’s partner. They provided the hospital personnel, blood bags, some bloodletting protocols and some mattresses for the activity.

and so have a better grasp of the purpose of their helping out Kythe, putting emphasis on how volunteerism plays a huge role in what we do as an organization; and hopefully, they get to be inspired and motivated to continue their partnership with us for the coming years, spread our advocacy further and farther, and instill in their participants that their help and presence, beyond the monetary assistance some of them provide, go a long way into providing the Kythe kids a semblance of the childhood they deserve and uplifting the spirits of the kids, their families and co-volunteers in the process.



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■ Boston Barbers was ―Be Brave, Get Shaved‖ partner, who provided two barbers for both days of the event.

■ Teleperformance was a major sponsor for Kythe Flying. They also set up a game booth during the event, and provided volunteers who got to interact with the Kythe kids.

4. Christmas Party 2011: Christmas in Cartoon Town

■ Crystal Dreams Development Corporation (CDDC), Aficionado Germany Perfume (c/o Joel Cruz) and Teleperformance were the major sponsors of the project. They also set up booths during the event, and provided a few volunteers who got to interact with the Kythe kids. Teleperformance also sponsored and set up a photo booth during the event.

■ Tosen Foods Inc. and Johnson&Johnson provided some of the giveaways that were part of the loot bags and Noche Buena packages given to the kids and families.

■ BoothWithNoName sponsored and set up a photo booth during the event.

5. I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum

■ DLSU Rotaract, K.I.D.S. Foundation Inc., SSEAYP-KAISA, UP-AVCOM, UST-UNICEF and AHON Foundation sponsored and set up activity booths during IAH, and provided volunteers who got to interact with the Kythe kids.

■ UST’s OneShade performed a dance number during the program.

■ Rebisco, P&G, Times Trading and Sweetlink provided activity materials and giveaways that were part of the loot bags given to the kids and families.

Success indicator #3 The I AM HOPE Campaign: The Spectrum was able to tie up with a media sponsor, Channel 13, for a feature, guesting and coverage for the event.

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2. It is not easy to create value out of partnerships among entities, it is primary that the organization deliver a consistent message through their promotions and activities. Logically following this, is the trickling down of information from the Executive Board, to the officers, and finally to the member base.

3. Having sponsors and partner organizations may not be enough to say that we are successful in promoting our advocacy. We would want that there be interaction between these sponsors/partners and the Kythe kids, and have them involved not only in the execution of the event but also in the planning and continued spread of our cause. We can provide avenues for these people to continue taking part in our advocacy so they can in turn spread it to even more people. Having a media sponsor cover the projects can be a step in doing so.

III. BEST EFFORTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR Organization Development Effort

Name of the Effort

Project Management Seminar Series

Description of the Effort

This is a series of seminars made to assist the project heads and their core members in their respective projects from the planning phase down to the evaluation of the project. During the first semester, two seminars were held to teach and orient the officers, project heads and core members of the different OSA and OAS policies as well as the protocols of the Secretary General and Finance Departments. The various forms that the project heads might encounter were introduced to them, and key concerns and questions were addressed. A Project Management Kit was distributed to the audience and was made available through a Dropbox folder for easy access. This kit includes directories, pertinent forms, guidelines and a timeline that would serve as the guide in meeting deadlines for a smoother project flow. Ten to 12 weeks before the project date, a budget hearing is conducted where the President, the VP for Advocacy, the VP for Finance and Marketing, the Advocacy Project Heads, and the Finance and Marketing Core Heads are required to be present. The finance and marketing managerial board assigned to the advocacy project is also requested to join the budget hearing. It is conducted for approximately two hours which starts with a discussion of the concrete vision of the project heads for the project, and goes on to detail each component of the budget proposal to the event. For smaller scale projects like Reflection Sessions, Kythe Kamp, Celebrate Life Parties, and etcetera, the VP for Finance and Marketing and the respected VP for the specific project engage in dialogue as to how much project cost can be handled by organization account. This is also monitored by the President. The primary goal of the Budget Hearing was to serve as a mechanism to check the health of project planning.



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Objectives

1. To inform and guide the project heads on how to accomplish forms for their project 2. To ensure early planning and submission of necessary documents 3. To provide a clear methodology for projects within Kythe-Ateneo

Results and Evaluation

One reason for having the Seminar Series is to introduce the Sec Gen MBs to the officers, project heads and core members. During the previous year, the Sec Gen MBs were barely visible and were very underutilized; the Promotions Head produced only around three promotional materials while Logistics Head was only active during the second semester because no requests were coming in from the project heads. As such, the Secretary General made it the department’s vision to be visible and efficient. Internal systems for different requests were established and pertinent forms were introduced to the project heads and their core members. The outcome of the Seminar Series was very messy. The officers and project heads had a difficult time meeting the deadlines set by the different Sec Gen MBs; the former either had to be constantly reminded or they would send in requests during the last minute. As such, promotional materials were released late. However, when the guidelines were adjusted and a new version of the Kit was distributed, the timeline was then followed. The Project Management Seminar Series aided in Membership Formation since it opened the doors to the members specifically the core and project team members. It gave them a view of what’s happening before and behind the project itself. Everyone had access to the proper methodology utilized by Kythe-Ateneo. Moreover, it leveled things off by allowing the audience to ask questions during the seminars as well as taking in their comments in the revision of the Kit. The budget hearing directly involved three finance and marketing managerial board members, the Internal Relations Director, the External Relations Director and the Receipts and Disbursements Manager. They were each assigned the Kythe Week, Christmas Party, and I Am Hope advocacy events to immediately answer to the finance and marketing needs of the event. They were also requested to be present in the budget hearings since they will be the liaisons between the project and the resources of the finance and marketing department. The Centralized Database Manager’s role proved necessary in creating partnerships since over 900 companies were contacted in collating the Kythe’s sponsor database for the year. In approximately two hours, the budget hearing will start with a discussion of the concrete vision of the project heads, and it goes on to detail each component of the budget proposal. The laying out of the vision was necessary to make sure to realize each component’s significance to the whole event. Thus, this determines if the amount allocations can be adjusted or substituted for a more affordable alternative. Since there is ample time (12 weeks) before the project date, necessary



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steps for both the VP for Finance and Marketing, and the VP for Advocacy are determined especially if the project falls behind the target deliverables and schedules. The secondary goal of the Budget Hearing was to create clearer communication channels across the organization, since it is one, if not the only, formal avenue where all branches of the organization are represented , i.e., Executive Board, Managerial Board, and Member. The hearing becomes a space where participants get to interact and discuss on a solid level plane, thus upholding the year’s thrust. Lastly, the Project Management Seminar Series also emphasized the importance of project evaluation. First there was a huge focus on collecting evaluation forms that were as much as possible 100 percent of the attendance and submitting them to the Secretariat Head two weeks after the activity, at the latest. Secondly, despite the need for constant reminders, the project heads eventually developed the habit of following up on their projects by accomplishing the Project YES Reports included in their Kit. These allowed for both qualitative and quantitative evaluation of Kythe-Ateneo’s activities.

Core Competencies Effort

Name of the Effort

Celebrate Life Party (CLP)


The Celebrate Life Party (CLP) is a party hosted by Kythe-Ateneo once every month of the semester (excluding December) that aims to bring one of the most memorable and joyful kind of childhood experience, the children’s party, to the wards of the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC). Having a total of 6 CLPs for the school year with their own unique and creative themes, 4 of them are headed by the 4 Hospital Heads, 1 by the VP Hospitals and 1 by the Kyvigan pool of 17 members. In order to maximize the experience of the kids and the Kythers by allowing each aspect of the CLP to be given more focus, the Hospital Affairs Head’s responsibilities were distributed, allowing all CLPs to be executed with the aid of the member CLP core team, Kyvigans and Hospital Heads in the planning and packing of the activity kits, lootbags, program flow, transportation management, food distribution and processing sessions. Furthermore, each CLP involves a partner organization from the Ateneo community who are encouraged to participate in the party through various ways; song or dance number, sponsoring meals or activity kits, participation in storytelling numbers, packing and planning structured activities, and distribution of meals and loot bags.

Objectives

1. To create a joyous and uplifting atmosphere in the Philippine Orthopedic Center children’s ward and provide another avenue for the Kythers to experience and pull closer to the Child Life Program (most especially the freshmen, who mainly experience the visit component of their retention requirements through these Celebrate Life Parties).


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committees within the Hospital Officer base allowed a broader reach of members to be involved in the planning and organizing of CLPs. This also permitted each aspect of the CLP to be given more focus. In terms of attendance, CLPs have been getting an average rate of 54 participants (inclusive of CLPs in July, August, September and November). In fact, 78.49% (32 members) of the freshmen have attended a CLP at least once during the first semester hence resulting in a high retention rate for freshmen Kythers. For this year, partner organizations for the CLP were determined since the Planning Seminar. This being so, the partners for each CLP, including that for January to March 2012 was established early on and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was done for each partner. Thus, more time was allotted to actual planning of the CLPs and to encouraging more members to attend. To further advocate and allow others to get in touch with the Child Life Program, efforts have been done by continuously inviting the Kythe Alumni and allowing other organizations such as the Cullinaire from Enderun to attend and participate in the celebration. Given that there was more time to plan each CLP, more thought was put to structured activities and to the activities in the program. A variety of programs were explored for the CLP this year, such as mask-making , puppet-making, and a mobile rainbow. Also, different modes of entertainment were used such as story-telling, and song and dance numbers. Lastly, the processing sessions for each CLP of this year was improved by early assignment of processing groups and providing processing guides. This was done so as to ensure the deepening of each CLP to bring the Kythers closer to the Child Life Program.

Synergy Effort

Name of the Effort

Reflection Sessions


ReSess served as a reflection time for the Kythers’ personal growth as Child Life volunteers in full meaning and depth. This activity included structured activities and talks that focused on highlighting the members’ own definition of Kyther as well as the value of the simple things they can contribute to Kythe-Ateneo. The first ReSess had the theme ―Forming the Puzzle‖ which aimed to help members recognize their own strengths and weaknesses. The importance of valuing individuality in a context of a team followed for the second ReSess entitled ―Standing Out, Fitting In‖. The second semester focused on passion and leadership. A talk by Mr. Jope Guevara proved to be helpful to the members as he discussed what passion is and challenged their very core and their motivations in the organization. ReSess for the second semester also served as a processing session for the Advocacy events to have a post-evaluation of the event, not in terms if the technical aspect of it, but more on its very meaning and purpose. ―The Ultimate Christmas List‖ was held after the Christmas Party in AFP Covered Courts.



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Objectives

1. To allow the members to see their individual role as a Child Life volunteer 2. To create an avenue for discussing expectations to be set for the continuing journey in Kythe-Ateneo 3. To develop these members’ experiences further by helping them put individual motivations in line with the vision-mission and thrust of Kythe-Ateneo


The Reflection Session (ReSess) may best be viewed as a means to synthesize the new triangular framework representing the Kythe Experience. There are a total of 4 ReSess so far in the school year, and 3 more remaining. A total of 225 attendees participated in at least one Reflection Session, all of which addressed specific themes. If the ReSess is to be viewed in the three major aspects of the Kythe experience, it may be viewed in the Hospitals aspect, Formations aspect, and Advocacy aspect; note that it is not departmental but more experiential. The Hospital experience encapsulates the experiences of the Kyther in hospital visits, CLPs, structured activities, and processing sessions. It is through the hospital experience that the Kyther is able to get directly in touch with the kid, the actual cause, and to share this experience of a hospital visit with the kid. Through the Reflection Session (ReSess), an avenue to post-process the hospital experience, to deepen the touch of that child, and to give meaning to the experience, is created. To quote an actual Kyther, the ReSess, ―Pushed me to think what motivates me.‖ The ReSess contributes to the search not only in meaning, but for the exact reasons of the Kythers for joining the organization. In contrast to the catch phrase of last year, the Kyther is able to find what ―for the kids‖ really means for them, and if he or she is actually in Kythe ―for the kids‖. The Formations experience covers the various ways that the Kyther is formed or may be formed within the organization, covering one’s growth as a Kyther assessed through Individual Consultations and one’s sense of the community instilled through Kythe Kamp, TGIkF, and other such events. In this aspect, a community of Kythers having shared experiences is emphasized and is processed further through the Reflection Session. To quote Kythers, the ReSess made them realize that, ―It is important to acknowledge one’s individuality in Kythe,‖ knowing that the ―contribution of each person has a major effect.‖ Lastly, the Advocacy Projects cover all efforts to spread the core competency of Kythe, to go out and share the Kythe experience with others, with non-Kythers. In this experience, the Kyther with full conviction shouts the advocacy to make their voices be heard. This experience covers the various advocacy projects such as the Christmas Party, I Am Hope campaign, and Kythe Week. Included as well are the finance projects such as Ky-raoke, Bake Sale, Balloon-o-gram, and Bazaar. For this year, the specific focus of the ReSess on this particular experience will be on the three advocacy projects. It is only this school year that processing sessions were organized every after an advocacy event, since the need to process advocacy projects was recognized. The ReSess provided an avenue to reflect on these shared experiences on their very meaning and purpose. A community of Child Life advocates share their individual insights



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on the advocacy events, and in the process, deepening their relationship with themselves, and with the kids. Aside from the participants’ reflection on the purpose of the said events, the core teams were also able to reflect upon how they work together as a team, and more importantly what drives them to do so. Knowing their motivations and actualizing forces, their entire experience becomes more meaningful. According to one Kyther who attended the ReSess intended as a processing session for the Christmas Party, ReSess ―made me realize about the real gifts and meaning of Christmas‖ which meant that ReSess gives an opportunity for the members to realize in full depth and meaning the experiences they get in the organization. Looking back, although the Reflection Sessions were able to synthesize the Kythe Experience, the number of ReSess offered could still be improved.

IV. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS ON THE MIDYEAR RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations Status and Follow-Up Action

1. Maintain practice of early planning of projects and submission of necessary documents for project implementation

For the second semester, early planning of projects and submission of documents were reinforced. First, through inclusion of project-planning in the Evaluation Seminar. In the Evaluation Seminar, each department had 45 minutes to 1 hour to present their respective project and department updates. By the end of the Evaluation Seminar, key points in projects had been addressed by the EBMB and several active members. In addition, early planning and submission was reinforced through the PMS timeline and the budget hearing. Through the budget hearing, the project heads and their core teams—for advocacy projects—felt the need to work as efficiently as they can, and to evaluate and find any loopholes in their respective projects, knowing that they will be assessed 12 weeks before the project. Lastly, early planning and submission of documents were reinforced by the VPs through their respective departmental meetings, in turn trickling down efficient planning to the respective core teams. To add to this, essential matters of certain projects were discussed through EBMB meetings or through EB meetings.

2. Re-examine processing sessions after area insertions, especially in tying up the area experience with their own experience as a Kyther.

For the second semester, the processing sessions were re-examined by the VP for Hospitals, guided by consultations with Ms. Joanne Rachelle L. Valle (moderator) of the Guidance department, and through discussion with the Hospital Heads and Kyvigans. Aside from this, the VP for Hospitals discussed processing sessions with the holistic formations officer from the Formations Department; assigned for ReSess.



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Through the discussions, a mentorship system was developed wherein the Kyvigans were assigned under the Hospital Head/s or a previous Kyvigan of the hospitals they visit. This leads to proper assessment of visits, and to tying up experiences in specific hospitals by the respective Hospital Heads. In addition, a processing module was developed, to serve as a general template for processing sessions. Lastly, the discussion with the Holistic Formations officer by the VP for Hospitals leads to a more cohesive integration of all aspects of the Kythe experience through the Reflection Sessions (ReSess).

3. Sustain efforts in crafting structured yet fun activities during hospital visits.

This year, the Hospitals department introduced the Visit Bag (ViBag), which serves as a container for materials to be used for visits. The visit bag consists of suggested materials for hospital visits, and was to be replenished every semester. Although evidently helpful in having ready activities for the kids and avoiding idle time in visits, feedback regarding the sustainability of the toys and materials was recognized. Later on, dependency on the bag also arose and creativity became confined. Hence, for the second semester, higher money allocation was implemented by the Finance department; 20% increase. The ViBag now contains toys that are more sustainable, alcohol for cleaning and it now serves only as a backup activity while structured activities are implemented and prepared before each visit. Also, the mentioned mentorship system aided in guiding the Kyvigans with their respective visits. The mentorship system allowed discussion within the visit heads and hospital heads, complemented by the constant Kyvigan Feedbonding. Lastly, innovating the visit experience by empowering the members, allowing them to be in charge of the materials and the structured activity allowed not only for sustainability but for reinvention of the hospital experience.

4. Re-evaluate area schedules to provide a sufficient time for members to interact with the kids in some hospitals.

During the first semester, with 7 KytheKadas, the average number of visitors ranged from 15-20 Kythers. Although the numbers were astonishing, a couple of disadvantages came about as well - the ratio of kid to Kyther was not ideal and it sometimes caused overcrowding in the hospital wards.



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Hence, during the second semester, the Hospitals Department decided to increase the visit schedules to 9 KytheKadas, now considering maximum number of visitors per hospital as coordinated with Kythe Inc. On another note, there was insufficiency of time for NCH visits because of the long travel time. Allowing at least 1 hour for the kid and Kyther interaction was chosen as the priority. Consequently, Kythers in that visit group are forced to have their processing sessions in the vehicle instead of in the hospital itself. This became an external threat to the quality of processing sessions for the intimacy and attention was difficult to capture. In response to this, the Hospital visit heads are continually finding ways to cope with the situation through the use of the processing module and including tips such as passing around a toy, or making an activity out of the processing to get everyone’s attention inside the car.

5. Continue to be more proactive in establishing partnerships with Ateneo-based organizations in CLPs.

Before the school year began, all the 6 CLPs already had prospective partner Ateneo-based organizations. This year, as much as possible, we went for organizations that we have not yet partnered with in order to further spread what Kythe and the Child Life Program is all about. Organizations included were Company of Ateneo Dancers (CADs), Heights, Guidon, Baliklaya, ASEC, and Musikero. These organizations were able to contribute in different forms such as performing dance and song numbers, joining the story telling program, who joined the CLP and performed a number of dances for the pediatric patients in every ward in the Philippine Orthopedic Center. Heights joined the CLP and donated books for the kids in their activity kits and joined the program flow. Guidon joined the CLP and performed during the story telling in the program. They interacted with the kids and they also printed out pictures to give them during the event. Baliklaya joined the CLP and performed in the story telling during the program. They also interacted with the kids for the most of the duration of the party. Ateneo Student Exchange Council (ASEC) partnered for the January CLP. They plan to join the packing of loot bags and activity kits. They also agreed to have a short performance during the party itself.

6. Continue active participation of members in cluster-initiated events.

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the EBMB and active members were encouraged to go to COA-wide events as well, such as the COA Christmas Party held in Burgundy last December, wherein several members and officers were able to attend for a while after the EBMB meeting.

V. CONCLUSION The triangular framework representing the Kythe experience proved essential for Kythe-Ateneo 2011-2012. To aid in understanding, the phrase ―ako-ikaw-tayo‖ was explored where it was clarified that each officer must remember the bigger picture—―tayo—yet remember that each one holds a role and an identity—―ikaw/ako‖—that must not be compromised to improve and synergize the whole Kythe experience. Various efforts have been emphasized this year, such as improvements in hospital visits and CLPs, innovation of and within projects, holistic deepening of experiences, and development of our family. In the end, what proved difficult in achieving synergy was instilling a sense of an on going process to the Kythers and to inculcating the sense and understanding of the whole in an organization filled with varied identities and experiences. It is with hope that we pass this on to the next batch of Kythers, for we know that Kythe lives on. VI. SIGNATORIES

________________________________________ ________________________________________

Elijah Nonnatus A. Adamos Joanne Valle President Moderator

________________________________________ ________________________________________

Christine Joy DS Castor Iris G. Templo VP for Finance and Marketing Secretary-General

________________________________________ Paula Regina E. Lantin

VP for formations



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APPENDICES

I. Mid-Year Advisory Letter J. Financial Reports

a. Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Second Semester SY 2010-2011 b. Statement of Receipts and Disbursements First Semester SY 2011-2012 c. Income Statement beginning September 18, 2010 to May 31, 2011 d. Income Statement beginning June 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011 e. Income Statement beginning November 1, 2011 to December 14, 2011

K. Project Management Kit a. Kythe Project Management Guide b. Kythe Promotion Request Form c. Kythe Project YES Report Form d. Kythe Hospitals Transportation Log

L. Visit Bag (ViBag) photos and list of contents M. Project Management Seminar Series’ Transcription of Evaluation Forms N. Celebrate Life Parties’ Transcription of Evaluation Forms O. Reflection Sessions’ Transcription of Evaluation Forms P. Reflection Session 4 Module



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APPENDIX A: See attached letter



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APPENDIX B: Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Second Semester SY 2010-2011

LOYOLA SCHOOLS - OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

KYTHE-ATENEO

Statement of Receipts and Disbursements

2nd semester, SY 2010 - 2011

DCB Fund Report as of February 21, 2011

DCB Fund Beginning Balance, as of September 22, 2010 234,194.73

Subsidy from ADMU

Operational Budget

15,000.00

OSA Project Grant

33,000.00

Seminar

xxx

48,000.00

Less: Expenses from

Operations

21,221.98

Project Grant

33,000.00

Seminar

9,985.49

64,207.47

Excess (Deficit) from ADMU Subsisdy (16,207.47)

Cash Receipts: (Inflows: Sponsorships, sales, donations, fees collected, etc)

Recuitment Week Bond

500.00

Donations

33,200.00

Kythe Shirts

xxx

Rummage Sale

2,010.00

Christmas Caroling

xxx

Kythe Week Bazaar

xxx

Miscellaneous

1,450.00

TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS

37,160.00

Cash Disbursements: (Outflows)

Into the Wild Special Project

22,000.00

Kythe Shirts

30,300.00

Christmas Caroling

xxx

Kythe Week Bazaar

25,728.91

Christmas Party

16,438.80

I Am Hope Campaign

16,438.81

TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS

110,906.52

Excess (Deficiency) of Receipts over Disbursements (73,746.52)

Fund Ending Balance, as of February 21, 2011 144,240.74

Prepared by:

Verified by:

Noted by:



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Joshua Frederick Alarkon

Jose Generoso Roño

Joanne Valle

Finance Officer

President

Moderator

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09165685404

09285021006

Statement of Receipts and Disbursements First Semester SY 2011-2012

LOYOLA SCHOOLS - OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

KYTHE-ATENEO

Statement of Receipts and Disbursements

First semester, SY 2011 - 2012

DCB Fund Report as of September 10, 2011

DCB Fund Beginning Balance, as of March 31, 2011 225, 685.49

Cash Receipts: (Inflows: Sponsorships, sales, donations, fees collected, etc)

Operational Budget from AdMU

15, 000.00

Return of Rec Week Bond Net of Fines Cash Receipts from RecWeek

950.00 23, 680.00

Cash Receipts from RecWeek

20, 000.00

Donation: LS 100 Prima

143, 000

TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS 202, 630.00

Cash Disbursements: (Outflows)

Rec Week Bond

1,000.00

Recruitment Expenses

2,506.00

Kythe Training Seminars

4,482.65

Family Day

7,590.35

Kythe Celebrate Life Party

1,048.00

Bake Sale Expenses

500.00

EBMB Meeting

2, 551.50

General Assembly

3,850.00

Payroll Expense

358.72

Visit Bag

1,505.50

Evaluation Forms and PMS Photocopies

179.20

Kythe Shirt Payments to MEA

18,310.00

TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS 43,881.92

Excess (Deficiency) of Receipts over Disbursements 158, 748.08

Fund Ending Balance, as of September 10, 2011 384, 433.57

Prepared by:

Noted by:

Christine Joy DS Castor

Elijah Nonnatus Adamos Joanne Valle

Vice President for Finance and Marketing

President Moderator 0917 581 4445 0917 899 8161 0917 257 8346



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Income Statement beginning September 18, 2010 to May 31, 2011

KYTHE-ATENEO

Income Statement

September 18, 2011 to June 1, 2011 REVENUES

Donations

58,735.00

ASSORTED Kythe Bazaar Sales

74,308.25

Caroling Income

13,100.00

Advocacy Project Grants

33,000.00

Christmas Party

18,000.00

I Am Hope

15,000.00

Operational Budget from OSA

15,000.00

Shirt Sales

23,800.00

TOTAL REVENUES

217,943.25

OPERATING EXPENSES

Advocacy Project Expenses

129,471.36

Finance Project Expenses

24,359.20

Sec-Gen Expenses

1,846.95

Formation Project Expenses

10,423.85

Auxiliary Formation Expenses

14,890.02

Executive Board - Managerial Board Meeting Expenses

646.00

Other Expenses

48,275.11

TOTAL EXPENSES

229,912.49

NET PROFIT/LOSS (11,969.24)

Notes: 1. Advocacy Project Expenses comprise of operational expenses for planned events.

a. 17 percent of Advocacy Project Expenses were allotted to the Into the Wild special advocacy project.

b. 28 percent were allotted to the I Am Hope Campaign. c. 24 percent were allotted to the Kythe Flying event.

2. The Formation Project Expenses entry reflects expenses from the Kythe Kamp, Reflection Sessions, and Tambay Week.

3. The Auxiliary Formation Expenses are bonding sessions, and accessory meet-ups that were complementary to the formal formation events that the organization had.

4. 62.7 percent of the Other Expenses entry was from shirt expenses given to the members.

Prepared by:





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Income Statement beginning June 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011

KYTHE-ATENEO

Income Statement

June 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011 REVENUES

Donations

292,180.00

Bake Sale Revenues

14,005.00

Garage Sale Revenues

12,475.00

COA Project Grant

18,156.00

I Am Hope

7,956.00

Kythe Week

10,200.00

TAYO Foundation Prize

2,500.00

Other Income

35,600.00

Old Shirts Revenues

600.00

Operational Budget from OAS

15,000.00

RecWeek Application Fees

20,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES

374,916.00

Operating Expenses


20,352.05

Family Day

7,140.45

Kythe Kamp

13,211.60

Sec-Gen Expenses

11,246.50

General Assembly

8,986.00

RecWeek forms

1,219.50

SecGen supplies

391.00

Kythe ID

600.00

Net of RecWeek Fee

50.00

Hospital Expenses

9,373.35

Training Seminar

4,482.65

Celebrate Life Parties

2,855.20

Visit Bag

1,505.50

EBMB Meeting Expenses

4,815.22

Finance Project Expenses

3,411.10

Garage Sale Expenses

2,911.10

Bake Sale Expenses

500.00

Other Expenses

36,332.57

Shirt Expenses

18,310.00

Kythe Shirt Expenses

8,500.00

Kythe Lanyard Expenses

4,250.00

Various

3,717.65

Payroll

839.92

KADS RIB Props

399.80



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Photocopy Expenses

175.20

Form

140.00

TOTAL EXPENSES

85,530.79

NET PROFIT/LOSS 289,385.21

Prepared by:



Income Statement beginning November 1, 2011 to December 14, 2011

KYTHE-ATENEO

Income Statement

November 1 , 2011 to December 14, 2011 REVENUES

Donations

30,000.000

Advocacy Project Solicitations

37,500.00

Operational Budget from OSA

15,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 82,500.00

OPERATING EXPENSES

Evaluation Seminar

24,832.79


1,551.75

Kythe Reflection Sessions

1,551.75

Advocacy Project Expenses

7,924.00

General Assembly

200.00

Hospital Expenses

4,621.00

Visits

2,661.00

Celebrate Life Parties

1,960.00

Finance Expenses

733.00

Other Expenses

7,935.00

Shirt Expenses

4,930.00

Deliberation

3,005.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 47,797.54

NET PROFIT/LOSS 34,702.46

Prepared by:





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APPENDIX C:



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APPENDIX D:

Each visit bag contains:

Bubble

Glue

Scissors

Coloring materials

Builder’s kit

Cooking set

Doctor kit

Coloring Sheets

Dominos

Cut-out activities

Kiddie cards

Pogs

Uno cards

Jackstones

Alcohol

Stikers

Pick-up sticks

- Leadership Formation through Organization Development - LS-OSA PMS yes format 120309

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APPENDIX E:

Name of Organization:

Date of Activity: Kythe Ateneo

7/18/2011 and 7/29/2011

Name of Activity:

Venue: Project Management Seminar 1-2

K201, B305 and B307

Type of Activity (Please put an [x] mark) X Organization Development

Core Competencies

Rating 8.73

I would rate this project a 0 - 10 (10 as the highest)

9 8 9.5 8

9 8 8 8

10 10 10

10 9 10

9 8 10

9 8 8

9 9 9

8 8 8

8 8 9

9 9 7

RAW DATA: Encode the raw data:

I like this project/activity/event because…

First PMS ever!

It was informative.

It taught me well.

It cleared the processes that we need to undergo for projects.

It was very useful especially for future project heads and core members.

Useful for project management.

It oriented me the stuff I need to do to be cram-free.

It explained a lot in terms of the paperwork for projects.

The essential things that must be done for projects were discussed.

It contains things I need to know for all the technicalities and processes in handling a project.

It helped us know more about the requirements for marketing and others.

Secgen did a good job coordinating the departments.

It helped the members of the teams to do their jobs well.

It trains other people and helps them grow.

Happy people!

We were briefed about the protocols in project management.

Equips core teams with skills that would be useful.

Helpful because of concrete learnings.

Interactive.

It helped me know what to do in project preparations.


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This project/activity/event would have been more successful if…

It was more organized.

People were listening.

There was free food!

Bigger audience!

All the needed people in the project would have been there.

More aware of time.

MOA ppt worked.

People were closer in front, not scattered.

If it was more structured.

There was a short GD.

Over time ang Finance.

Wag cliquish.

To have more possible questions.

More interactive.

Different date.

The time is not limited and explanations were not rushed.

The venue was airconditioned.

My most significant learning in this project/activity/event is…

How to improve on the next PMS.

So many processes in doing things..

To be informed leads to being well formed.

There are a lot of things we have to submit therefore we should not cram.

Time management for projects.

There are certain processes that must be followed.

Learning about needed forms.

How hard it is to convince a potential sponsor.

I learned the technical stuff.

CAO process.

Sponsorship and marketing matters.

A lot of details are involved in a project planning.

Learning the requirements we have to do to make an event successful.

Learning the important things to be done and contact proper authorities if in doubt.

Synergy!

How to reserve venues and how to prepare for the event.

Wag mangapa, mag tanong.

Following the process.

Teamwork!

Projects should be well planned and prepared.

Other comments:

I really like this seminar!

Should have had this at the start before the sem so we could started it earlier.

I like it that we were given kits.

Good job!

First PMS ever so understandable pa yung flaws.


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APPENDIX F: Name of Organization:

Date of Activity:

Kythe Ateneo

7/30/2011, 8/13/2011, 9/24/2011, and 11/26/2011

Name of Activity:

Venue: Celebration Life Party 1-4

Philippine Orthopedic Center


Core Competencies

Rating 9.67


10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10

10 10 9.5 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10

9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10

9.5 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9

9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9.5 9

9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10

9 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 9.5 10 10

8 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10

9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10



Many attendees!

Great org tie-up!

I get to make kids happy.

The energy was so contagious; my extremely shy kid was swaying and smiling at the end of the day.

Everyone was so happy!

It exposed me to something I've never been to/experienced before.

Great way to start my year in the organization.

The program flow went well.

The distribution of food and tokens was organized.

It somehow immersed me into activities and situations of a child patient.

I got to interact with the kids for the first time.

It made me realize that I should be thankful because I am free from any type of health problem or illness.

It validates the purpose of Kythe.

I missed this and the kids!

I got to spend time with children in the hospital.

Fun and successful.

We got to play and spend time with the kids.

Productive way to spend free time.

See the other side of the world.

Less people so we got to connect more.

More organized.

Heart-warming


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Ganda ng structured activity.

Know the kids better.

The story telling was good and a lot of people were in costume.

Got to meet new people.

Alumnis visited.

A whole new experience.

I felt the sense of happiness in bring joy to kids.

I was able to share my usual experience with the Kythe kids with my other orgmates - The Guidon

Felt like a break from school demands.

I was able to make the kid's day brighter

Kids/experience was awesome.

First CLP.

Inspirational.

Masaya!

I learn how to deal with kids and making them happy isn't hard at all.

Saw things from a new perspective.

For a good cause.

Kid was cooperative.

So fulfilling.

Reminded me of why I joined Kythe in the first place.

Showed how adaptable Kythers can be.

The theme is very much in tune with what Kythe aims to do.

Meaningful.

I got to spend time with children in the hospital.

First time to do something like this!

Great experience with Kythers and the kids.

We served as rainbows to the kids even just for one afternoon.

Super worth the time!


There were more bedside activities available.

People signed up on time.

The projects during the day were more coordinated and practiced.

There were more show displays to make the kids excited (dancing, singing, etc.)

There were different activities that would be more appropriate for different age bracket.

The processing session was not done in Mcdo.

Time had been managed better since we finished a bit late.

If the storybook wasn't left behind (but not really)

More time and activities. There were drinks. More people to intereact with kids.

We had more 1-1 interaction with the kids.

A general program.

The story wasn't that long.

There were more activities.

I got more involved with the pre-CLP stuff too (preparations)

The tie-up org coordinated more on the day itself with Kythe

It's already successful.


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Started and ended on time.

More things to do aside from coloring.

Longer time with kids.

More food.

The processing and car assignments were made clearer.

Traffic wasn’t that bad. Not Kythe's fault.

Held in the morning para mas alert un kids.

It was a little more ogranized.

Hindi nagkatechnical difficulties!

It didn't rain.

More kids, more Kythers, more Heighters.

If my kid wasn't so suplado.

I had prepared more.

The transpo was arranged beforehand.

More energy.

Some kids weren't able to relate to the programs.


Your presence alone means a lot to people especially the kinds who need some joy in their lives.

Accidents happen all the time, especially to most unsuspecting individuals. Therefore, it alawys pays to be careful.

One should be very thankful if he/she is not experiencing any health difficulty.

Life is important and short.

We must make use of what we can and have to help those who have less.

Get a feel of Kythe.

CLPs are really fun!

I was able to learn how to be sensitive with children who are in the hospital.

Interacting with teenagers can get tough at times but paying more attention to their interests help a lot.

Be open to experience anything.

Everyone deserves a reason to smile.

It's good having a break from al the stresses and anxieties we feel, all the while doing that for the kids.

Energy is the key.

It's fun to be a Kyther.

Always have fun!

How to properly change perspectivies positively.

Don't be afraid to be afraid. It's okay, we get over it some day.

Everything's worth it for the kids.

Not to take things for granted.

Kids should be flying kites.

We can make the kids happy even in our own simple ways.

Their being hospitalized didn't stop the kids from having a positive outlook in their lives.

The kids inspire us to overcome our fears.

The kids are still very friendly and game for activities despite being hospitalize.

There are people with bigger problems than I.

Kythe opens up to a lot of things.

Family is forever. We help the kids forget their fears.

During visits, make kids happy since it's their break from the stress of their disease.

It always pays to take initiative when interacting with the kid.


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Forgetting your problems when you go to Kythe/the kids.

When you know, you've made someone smile.

To look at the bright side.

Being optimistic.

Love life.

Be sensitive to the kid's needs.

Good to take a break from busy schedules.

To appreciate every little gift from Him.

Kaya mo mag reach out in different ways.

Happiness is a choice.

Having the chance to share happiness and give comfort.

Appreciate things that we often take for granted.

Kids shouldn't be fighting cancer/sickness. They should be flying kites.

I should be content with my friends.

We need time to relax.

Events like this don't help just the kids but us.

Pictures will forever make people happy.

We can be happy no matter what our situation in life is like.

Stress should not make us stop.

Get to know kids better! Find common ground.

Patience is needed when dealing with kids.

Keep moving forward.

To prioritze the happiness of the kids despite your problems.

This is harder than I though! Challege accepted!

Despite having a language barrier, there really is nothing to hold us back from interactions with them.

The kids can behave very differently, but we have to be patient and understanding.

Hospitals can be playground.

How to deal with unresponsive kids.

Rainbows and smiles can easily help a lot of kids.

Making a kid smile is worth the while.

We must share in what we have.

There's a lot to be thankful for.

To give hope.

We have different sources of hope.

We are sources of hope like rainbows to kids.

Life is something to celebrate.

Smallest efforts still make a difference.

A simple smile changes everything. Every visit is a learning experience, because I felt this was more personal for me and I learned more about the kids and myself.

Knowing what Kythe does and what to expect in the next visits.

Making others happy is fulfilling.

If you're happy, your kid is happy too.

You can be a "commoner" and still make kids happy.

It's the simple joys that count.

Everyone deserves to be happy and happiness must be shared.

Routine is not a bad thing.

CLPs give us the chance to give hope to the kids.


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Giving up your time for someone or something can help you, even in the smallest way.

Being a rainbow to others.

Learning to be more charitable.

Have to work harder when dealing with more difficult people.

To find your rainbow in life.

Always keep a smile.

I am so blessed.

Being in Kythe really is worthwhile and I wish I could do more.

You can do something to help others and make them happy.

There is always something to celebrate about.

Lahat pwedeng gawin para sa mga bata!

My kid was really sad when I left so I know I made an impact even if we had little time together.

The feeling of cheering kids up.

It's great to make people feel better especially if their situation isn't so good.

How to reach out to little kids.

Value of life.

Remember to be child like. Simple things can really uplift the mood of children with physical conditions. We play an integral part in helping them get better.

The value of charity.

Patience is a virtue.

Give it your all.

Spend time with kids.

Despite the physical disabilities of the children in the ward, there are many ways for us to have fun with them.

Do it for the kids.

Other comments:

Fun!

Keep it up!

Hannah and Jess are the best!

Congrats, Hannah!

I missed the alumni!

Good job, CLP Core!

Yey!

I <3 Kythe! Guidon.

I <3 CLPS! Sayang moratorium na.

WOOO!

More CLPs!

Kids like stickers.

Lots of food!


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APPENDIX G: Name of Organization:

Kythe Ateneo

9/26/2011, 7/22/2011, 11/28/2011 and 12/14/2011

Name of Activity:

Venue: Reflection Session 1

SECA210, CTC 105, and K202


X Core Competencies

Rating 9.26


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It forms character

It was fun, I'm glad I came.

Very memorable.

I remembered my childhood.

I realized a lot of things like the things I want and the things others want.

Made me realize about the real gifts and meaning of Christmas.

I got to learn about myself.

It was insightful.

It's nice.

I learned a lot about myself.

It helped me assess myself as a person.

It helped me to learn who I am better.

It helped me to learn about how I can improve myself.

Helped me remember myself and my goals.

It's fun and we did something.

I learned my role as a Kyther

It made us really energized and helped me get closer, somehow, to my fellow Kythers.

It focused on the individuals and their potential to help the organization.

I met other Kythers.

The different activities were fun.

Values applied in activity.


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Well thought of.

Engaging.

Reflecting and having fun at the same time.

They were able to relate the activity with being a Kyther.

Magaling yung speaker

Insightful discussion.

I learned a lot.

It helped me understand myself more and what I do for this org and for the kids.

It was useful and entertaining.

It gives me points of reflection to ponder on about life and what I really want.

It's JOPE!

The speaker was very inspirational and really made me think about being here.

Philosophical perspective I gained as to my activity and relationship with the kids.

Eye-opening and interesting.

Engaging.

Cool, fun and knowledgeable speaker.

The speaker has a different way of talking about the topic.

Pushed me to think of what motivates me.

Given me insight about my passion and my desire.

Got to think about what my passion is.

Given the opportunity to remember why I joined Kythe.

The topic.

Enlightening.

The speaker is very articulate about his ideas.

Honest talk.

The talk was able to bring me meaning.

The speaker is good and funny.

It made me realize things.

Reflection of who we are and if we are truly passionate with being a Kyther.

You really get to reevaluate what you do.

Learned something I've never thought about before.

Reevaluate my desires.

Thought-provoking experience.

Awesome!

Very interactive.

Everyone was game!

It bonded the group and it made everyone realize his/her importance in the organizaiton.

A lot of people came!

Great bonding experience.

Allows us to reflect on how valuable each one of us in Kythe.

Simple but effective!

Allowed me to interact with fellow Kythers whom I never met.

Something different.

Group dynamics!

Interesting.

Fun doing tasks with my co-Kythers. I was able to run around ADMU.

Fun amazing race!

The activity was able to bring out what it wanted to.


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May exercise!

It involved interaction with other Kythe members.

Masaya!

A nice way to show the theme in a very practical way.

Well-prepared.

Able to encourage cooperation between the members.


Started on time/not rushed (may LT kasi after)

It's great as it is.

Aircon!

Hindi tayo pinaalis nung manong.

More people came.

It had a bigger room.

Started on time.

More venues.

A lot more people came.

There are "sharing" groups.

Aircon.

More structured talk

More time.

The microphone was louder.

The room was utilized to its maximum capacity,

I didn't arrive late.

The speaker gave prizes.

There is a GD.

There's food.

It happened again.

It had interactive activites.

Better time management.

Better time allotment for the activities/tasks.

Nearer places

More time.

Told us that we were to run around.

There were snacks.

More groups!

Smaller groups.

Less people.

There was a mic.

More people came, the more the merrier.

Aircon.

We finished it.

There were a lot more people who came.

The pace was a little faster.

I came early.


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Learning that though I may be different, I'm part of something big.

I need to be pro-active for real.

I am me.

Self-awareness

Freebies!

Everything I do for the org is still important no matter how small it is.

Cooperation, Initiative & Teamwork.

Know what your passion is and go for it.

Where true passion lies.

How to be self-aware.

What is passion and why I am in Kythe.

We have to be true to ourself in order to know what our passion in life really is.

Passion is not only desire but requires also excellence.

Christmas can be about others.

Kung ano ang maibibigay sa ibang mga nangangailangan.

The difference of Christmas wishes of myself and Kythe kids.

How to source energy and positivity.

To pursue your desire with an aim for excellence as well.

To reassess your own "fire" and ses what you're meant to do.

Gaining a deeper understanding of my role as a Kyther to the kids

Importance of maintaining my own fire and passion for the kids.

Kythe is not supposed to be life-giving to you but rather life-giving to them.

Passion can be given and received.

Taking time to realize my desire.

I need to pour in more effort to make the children see and feel the light in me.

Know your fire.

It's not enough to just be there, but that you have to be able to share something while visiting the kids.

You have to shine.

You have to show yourself in order to really give to others.

"Kailangan mo ng strong fire na kayang sumunog ng isang bahay."

Kythe also means to "shine"

Kilalanin at tanggapin ang sarli kahit na walang Kythe sa equation.

The fire on energy we get are like legos which build our passion. If you are not passionate, your fire burns out.

You should know yourself.

Libog na libog ka dapat.

Learning how to "Kythe" brightly for the kids.

I am in the right org. :-)

I need to know more about my passion and what drives my actions.

Go for what you want.

Kung hindi fit, sayang.

You can't get energy from the cancer kids.

Excellence can be trained but passion can't be fully trained.

Kailangan may pinanggagalingan yung passion mo.

Amazing Race

Each one has his own strengths and capabilities.

Individuality is important.


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Importance of individual contribution in a team.

To share what you know.

Important to work as a group.

Meeting new people.

It is important to acknowledge one's individuality in Kythe.

Evern only one's presence is important to the kids.

Even simple actions help a lot.

Getting to know more Kythers.

Don't be shy. Share your talents and have fun.

Coming together as a group and doing tasks.

It's easier to do work as a team.

Bonding/getting to know people is the best.

Work seperately but together.

"Walang hiyaan dito"

To be game always.

Everyone is important.

Kythe is fun.

The processing.

I am a valuable Kyther.

Give chances to others.

We don't need to compete with others, rather just do our best in what we do.

By contributing little things we can achieve bigger things.

We all have a duty and we must do our own part.

Recognizing personal skills/talents and using it to help the group.

Contribution of each person has a major effect.

The object that symbolizes me.

Learning myself better

My strengths and weakness don't define me. They're mine.

Discovery of myself.

Value of myself as a whole (positive and negative)

Other comments:

Fun!

Good job, Formations!

Ang daming tao!

Processing session would have been more fruitful if we were able to do it our groups.

Thank you, Kythe!

Sir Jope has this way of touching people.

Good speaker!

Super enriching.

Heavy siya, pero worthwhile!

Daming nagawa in the 1++ hour!

Good food, super dami!


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APPENDIX H: Kythe-Ateneo S.Y.2010-2011

Reflection Session #4: The ultimate Christmas gift December 14, 2011 Wednesday 4:30-6pm K202

Program Flow

4:30-4:40 Waiting Time

4:40-4:45 Prayer and Opening Remarks

4:45-4:50 Group Dynamics

4:50-4:55 Message from the Project Heads

4:55-5:00 Video/Slideshow

5:00-5:08 Recognition of Core Members

5:08-5:30 Activity

5:30-5:40 Processing

5:40-5:50 Closing Remarks and Evaluation

I. Activity

Each member will be given Christmas tree cut-outs. First, ask them to reminisce about their Christmas childhood days. Ask them to remember the things they wished for back then, and tell them write down the list on their Christmas tree. Start with material things, followed by immaterial things.

After they are done with their list, ask them now to remember a Kythe kid. This may be any Kythe kid they know, they have interacted with, they have become an ate or kuya to, or perhaps any Kythe kid image would do.

Tell them to put themselves in the kids’ position, and ask them to think about the possible Christmas wishes this Kythe kid may be wanting for Christmas.

Let them write the list at the back part of their Christmas tree. Again, they may start with material things, and immaterial things.

II. Processing and Group Sharing

Members will be divided into groups and each group will be assisted by a facilitator. Each member will be asked to share what he or she wrote on his or her list and explain why those things were included. Facilitators may ask the following questions along the way:

How was the activity? Was it easy/ difficult to list down your wishes back when you were a kid? How about listing down the wishes of your Kythe kid?

Taking both lists into comparison, what are the similarities and differences that you can see from the two lists?

In terms of immaterial things, do you think you are capable of giving them (or have you given them)?

What will probably be a hindrance for the kid not getting those things? As a Kythe volunteer, how would you be able to overcome those hindrances?

III. Activity Synthesis

Remember that we are not much different from the Kythe kids. Before we were adults we were all kids——we loved and hated the same things.

Always your hearts like a kid and keep holding on to that childhood Christmas feeling. Do not be afraid of anticipating the good things.

The spirit of giving to others does not just end during Christmas. You can make everyday feel like Christmas.

Let us not easily put away those gestures and actions until Christmas arrives again the next year.

We are limitless in terms of what we can give. It is not the material things that stay but it is the feeling that matters the most.

When you give, make it meaningful. Do not just give for the sake of giving. Remember the reasons you gave earlier and always ground yourself to your motivation of giving.

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