Came across this nice activity last year at a national leadership conference with the National Association of Workshop Directors (NAWD) in North Carolina. We used Raccoon Circles this year at the CADA/CASL Summer Leadership camp with staff and students, thought we would share. Thanks to Kim Karr for leading this group, fun was had by all. For more information on CADA check out www.cada1.org. You can also check out NAWD here. 

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Episode 97: Team Building with Raccoon Circles

Once again we meet up with Rhett who shares a lesson he uses called Sullivan Ballou. Sullivan was a Civil War soldier whose letter is part of the Ken Burns Civil War Series. Listen to Rhett as he describes kids listening to the letter and describing the characteristics that make people great. This is a very good lesson to get your studnets thinking about the qualities that make a person great. To lear more about Rhett you can click here and to learn more about CADA you can click here. 

Episode 96: Sullivan Ballou with Rhett Laubach

In this episode we hear from Patrick Maurer who shares his thoughts on Zappos and how their approach to business may be good for your school. For more on Patrick check out www.pmaurer.com and for more on CADA check out www.cada1.org. 

Episode 95: Cut & Paste with Patrick Maurer

In this episode we hear from speaker Harriet Turk who challenges us to ask who we are serving for our community service projects. 

Episode 94: Harriet Turk, Who are you Serving?

Most notably visible at leadership conferences and in classrooms, the ellusive blue rhino is an exciting find for any advisor. See how to run and execute this great activity with your students and staff. 

Episode 93: Blue Rhino

2012/2013 CASL President Nicole Nordstrom shares what it takes to help your leadership class find their purpose and mission. For more on CADA or CASL check us out at www.cada1.org. 

Episode 92: Going the DIstance & Leading the Way

We take a few moments to speak with Janet Roberts and learn all of the exciting things gonig on at this year's CADA convention: From Thought, To Sketch to Masterpiece. We hope to see you in San Diego!

Episode 91: Let's Talk Convention

In this episode we continue with our rally theme and share with you this Stu Shaffer classic, Rubber Face. All you need is a large rubber band (check any office supply store) and some willing participants. Watch, enjoy and let us know if you use this one. For more on CADA, check us out at www.cada1.org. 

Episode 90: Rubber Face

From set-up to execution, here is a quick shot at how Chino Hills HS puts on a high school pep rally. A big thanks to Janet Roberts and Chino Hills high school for allowing us to visit. For more on CADA, please check out our website. 

Episode 89: Rally

In this episode we hear from Area F coordinator Kevin Fairman and how he uses binders to help his student reflect as well as pass on valuable tips and information to his new leadership students. For more on CADA, check out our website.

Episode 88: Officer Binder

College is a big deal, but why should Athletes have all the fun? Lauretta Eldridge shares with us her event, a college signing for all seniors on her campus who are accepted. For more on CADA, visit our website. 

Episode 87: College Signing Party

This week Area A coordinator Suzy Kraczek talks about John Wooden's Pyramid of Success. For this lesson, Suzy will use John Wooden's kids book about the work it takes to reach the top of the pyramid. For more information on CADA, check us out at www.cada1.org.

Episode 86: Pyramid of Success

Anne Artz, Area G coordinator, shares how she gets her school more involved in student activities by using a SIM (School Involved Matrix). For more great ideas check out our website at www.cada1.org or download another one of our 85 episodes on iTunes or through the leadershipisn'tfunny blog page. 

Episode 85: Get Your 9th and 10th Graders More involved

In this episode we speak with Rhett Laubuch about his student impact model, a workshop he does with students across the country. Learn what it means for your students to have integrity and earn respect while working with kids on your campus. For more on Rhett you can visit hiswebsite and resources and to learn more about cada you can visit us at www.cada1.org. Twitter: Rhett: @yns1 CADA: @cadaleaders Matt: @matthewsoeth 

Episode 84: Student Impact Model

 TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - A former police officer explains why he thought it was important to become a teacher. Learn more about Teen Truth and learn more about CADA by clickgin on the links.  

Episode 83: Teen Truth Live, Why Become a Teacher

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