IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

1. The Program fee is to be paid the day of the Challenge Presentation. Please send any paperwork that is require for us to complete in advance of the program date. Make checks payable to Challenge Leadership Programs. The school will be invoiced for actual travel expenses.
   
   
2. The Challenge program is best presented in a facility outside the regular school building. A field trip atmosphere away from bells, other students and interruptions increases the effectiveness of the program. The program is often presented in a church fellowship hall, banquet facility, community recreation center, service organization/community meeting room, conference room, or country club. The room should be large enough to accommodate the student participants in an activity-type setting and should be approximately the size of three classrooms.
   
   
3. Due to the nature of the program, the number one priority when choosing a room for the program site is acoustics. A presentation that cannot be heard is going to be considerably less effective. Therefore, it is imperative that the facility be acoustically sound. National Guard Armories traditionally have terrible acoustics. Some gymnasiums are acoustically acceptable while others are not. It is important that before choosing a site, a test of the acoustics is made. Additionally, please verify that appropriate heating and air conditioning is available.
   
   
4. The tables and chairs must be setup as requested prior to the program, and a representative from the school must meet the Challenge presenter at the program site one hour before students arrive.
   
   
5. The program has proven to be most effective with long rectangular tables as opposed to round tables. Each table should have ten chairs (eight for MS) to accommodate each of the students. A total of 80+ chairs (64+ for MS) will be needed for students at each table. Different grade level students should be assigned to each each table as well as equal representation of gender and minorities. Social cliques and close friends should be separated as much as possible. Students do not need to bring any supplies or materials (backpacks, notebooks, pens ect.) to the program.
   
   
6. At least one representative from the school is required to be in attendance throughout the entire program. We welcome teachers, parents and staff to attend during the day and encourage you to invite your school superintendent and local media.