Red Thread Adopteen News 

2/5/10

Only 1 week left until AdopTeen Committee Apps are due!!! To all you procrastinators out there, may I suggest that you start considering looking at the application in the very near future...and then maybe start tentatively typing in your name...and then maybe see how you're feeling after that. If you haven't fainted by then, it's a good sign that you should continue filling out the rest of the cute, inviting and, dare I say, perfectly sized text boxes.

Just sayin'...we're fun people. Please don't be intimidated by our extremely good looks Wii Tennis abilities.

Happy Super Bowl Weekend kids!! Let's go Manchester United!!!

Oh. It's the other football. Right. Let's go Colts! Let's go Saints! Let's make it a double-OT, history-making, epic showdown! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!

xx

Amy.

1/30/10

Just want to remind you all that the deadline for the AdopTeen Committee applications is drawing ever so near. There are only two weeks left till February 12, 2010 so if you are having trouble deciding on whether or not you want to apply and if it's a good idea, then boy did you come to the right place!

The answer to that ever-lingering question is a BIG and enthusiastically fervent Yes! :)

Come on. We promise we don't bite. That's you mixing us up with Edward Cullen. Or whoever the cool vampire is these days...

Much Love. We look forward to reading all your applications!

1/8/10

Okay! We finally figured out all of the kinks! The AdopTeen Committee application is up and working properly now!

A link to the application is now on the sidebar and will lead you to the online form that you can fill out and submit straight to our database. Easy as pie. :)

If you already downloaded/submitted the PDF application, that still works as well. Several people were running into issues with submitting the PDF, so the online form is a nice and convenient way around those issues.

Some frequently asked questions:

How do I sign the application if I am typing it?

Typing in your full name in the signature space is acceptable as an electronic signature on your application.

If I don't live in Colorado, can I still serve on the committee?

Yes. The majority of our committee communication will be through email and phone.  We will try to limit the number or actual physical meetings until the conference week draws nearer.  We realize the commute to and from Denver is very difficult for many of the teens, and definitely impossible for out-of-stators. Basically, everyone is invited to apply. So go and apply already!

Love,

Us.

1/3/10

Regarding the AdopTeen Committee applications; If the "Submit by Email" button is not working for you, simply save the document onto your computer and attach it to an email addressed to amy@chinaadopteen.org.

Important: When you save the document, please make sure to save it as "Name_adopteen_committee_app.pdf".

Ready? Set. GO!

: )

1/1/10

Hey Adopteens!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We are looking for highly-motivated, passionate, fun-loving, mature teens who would like to serve on our 2010 AdopTeen Committee!  The AdopTeen Committee plays a key role in making the Adopteen Conference possible.  If you are interested and meet all of the requirements below, PLEASE APPLY!  We’d love to meet you. :)

The application deadline is FEBRUARY 12, 2010. 


What is the AdopTeen Committee?

  • 8 members, ages 13-19
  • Responsibilities include:
    • Organization of 2010 conference prior to conference: promotion/recruiting, activities coordination, fundraising, registration collecting/tracking, data entering, correspondence with parents and peers, searching of grants, public relations, decorating the facility, etc.
    • Leadership during 2010 conference: welcoming participants, helping facilitate activities, setting up, leading small groups, being a model camp/conf. participant, serving as a liaison between small group and the committee, serving as a liaison between camp/conf. members and conference staff, etc.
    • Represent the positive force of the event 

Teen Committee Member Applicant Requirements

  • Must be at least 13 years old
  • Must have participated in at least one previous Adopteen Conference
  • 3.0 GPA or equivalent
  • Willing and able to commit ~4 hours a week volunteering time for the Camp/Conf.
  • Proficient writing skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Responsible & Accountable
  • Committed to & Passionate about the Adopteen Mission
  • Leadership experience/skills preferred
  • Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Works well alone as well as with others
  • Basic knowledge and interest about Chinese culture

APPLY NOW!*

*If you are using an Apple computer, the format of the PDF does not send correctly. Instead of filling the application out online, please print out the document and fill it out by hand. You may type up the essay sections in a separate Word document and send it to amy@chinaadopteen.org.

Please mail your completed application to:

ATTN: Red Thread Adopteen 
6920 S. Holly Circle
Centennial, CO 80112

We apologize for the inconvenience. : [

12/7/09

Applications for the 2010 Teen Committee will not be up until the end of this year. Sorry to keep you all waiting; it's been quite a busy month on our end. They will be up before you've finished counting down the seconds 'til the New Year, though! We promise.

In other news, we have tentative dates set for the 2010 ADOPTEEN CONFERENCE!!! If you've been following us on Twitter, you're already in the know, but for the rest of you...[*drumroll please*]

THE 2010 ADOPTEEN CONFERENCE IS CURRENTLY SET FOR JULY 29 - AUGUST 1, 2010!

Woohoo! Mark those calendars, people! You won't want to miss this one. No, sir/ma'am.

That's all for now. Email us at either amy@chinaadopteen.org or art@chinaadopteen.org or adopteen@chinesechildren.org if you want to ask us anything! Don't be shy.

Hope everyone is staying warm.

Love,

A&A

11/17/09

Red Thread Adopteens is now on Twitter! Come follow us to keep up with any new updates and developments! It'll be fun.

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11/1/09

Our sincerest apologies for the long silence. We hope everyone had an exciting Halloween!

News! Applications for the 2010 Adopteen Conference teen committee will be up at the end of this month. Prepare yourselves! :)

Hope school is going well for everybody!

Love,

Us.

 

8/2/09

2009 Red Thread Adopteen Camp-Conference
The 2009 Red Thread Adopteen Camp-Conference was a HUGE success!!!

Thank You to the 58 amazing teens who participated and helped make this year's camp-conference unforgettable! The food was delicious, the games were hilarious, and the times we shared were priceless. 

To all the volunteers who helped host, drive, cook, clean, and teach,  thank you all so so much!  My personal heroes.

If you are dying to find out what we all did at this year's camp-conference, here is a slideshow (oooh aaah) of the whole weekend for your viewing pleasure.  Please enjoy!  I know we did.

This video runs 16:08 minutes long and has ~600 pictures.  Hope you like it!  We hope to see familiar faces next year!

A perhaps better version of the video is also on our Facebook group page.  If you have not yet checked us out on Facebook, please go have a look-see.  It won't take long, promise.  The link is just right...down...there.  Don't be shy.  We like friends.  :]


Check us out on Facebook! 

If you are dying to find out what will be happening at the 2010 Red Thread Chinese Adopteen Camp-Conference, you're out of luck.  I have no slideshow for you.

But!  If you check back here regularly, we will try to keep you all up-to-date on the latest Red Thread Adopteen news.  So keep your eyes peeled for exciting new links, Teen Leader applications, dates, and more.  This is going to be exciting.

 Yours,
Amy