Virtues in Kenya: 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011

Dedication of Virtues Centre, Kakamega

During the past year we received donations from the Virtues Facilitators mentorship in Victoria, Canada, and a shipment of materials from the Virtues Founders in memory of John Kavelin (co-founder) It has taken a while but last Saturday we dedicated our centre in Kakamega to the memory of John. We hosted a number of Virtues-trained people (and some who aren't yet) and had a few of our facilitators on hand. We set out a table of sample materials.

Friday, November 11, 2011

New seminar

Tomorrow, November 12, we will offer a one-day seminar on the Pace of Grace-- Advanced Virtues for a Sustainable Life. We all need calm and order in our busy lives. This will be a chance to plan and reflect

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Linda and Dan send greetings

Linda and Dan Popov graciously received greetings from Kenya at the Pace of Grace workshop in Parksville, Canada. The materials they so generously donated have arrived in Kenya and will be unpacked and distributed in a ceremony to remember John Kavelin Popov, co-founder.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

AGM information

The Annual General Meeting was held in Emuhaya on Saturday, February 26.
Of general interest to the membership:
- Daniel Ong'ayi has resigned as Chairperson of the board due to pressure of work. He will remain as a board member. Boaz Okoko was elected chair, with Lydia Atemi as Vice-chair. We congratulate and welcome our new officers.
- Branches of VSK were announced for Nairobi (headed by Master Facilitator Tamara Soltani) and Kakamega (headed by Master Facilitator Richard Andabwa)
Branches will follow the constitution of the Society but may establish their own governing board and bank accounts if circumstances warrant.Bibiana Andabwa has accepted to be coordinator of training. Branches are requested to communicate news of training sessions to her so that she can report to the board.
The membership expressed its happiness at the growth of Virtues Kenya.
-In order to assist the trainers, the board has proposed the position of 'coach' for various areas. These are Virtues practitioners who are willing to have their name put forward at a training as being able to help new members and answer questions. This will be a valuable service. Their names will be mentioned on this web site and in the email loop. Anyone interested in serving as a coach should communicate with a Master Facilitator for their area.
- It is recommended that all board members have an email address to assist with communications.
- members stressed the importance of members paying dues as required and on time. The Society cannot grow if it has no funds.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Annual General Meeting

The AGM of Virtues Society Kenya will be held on February 26 2011 at Chiritco Centre, Emuhaya, beginning at 10 am.
Agenda will include: Financial report and budget; establishment of branches in Nairobi and Kakamega; training reports; nomination and election of Chairperson; board decisions (information)

All members and those wishing to become members are invited to attend.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Facilitator training

Training will be held in Kakamega March 11,12 and 13. Sessions will begin the afternoon of 11 and finish at midday March 14.

Please note that merely attending the session does not ensure accreditation as a Virtues facilitator. Certificates and accreditation will be accorded to those whose knowledge, teaching skills and experience meet the requirements of the Master Facilitators.

Become a Virtues Facilitator

All those who have completed the basic training are encouraged to present to small groups as the opportunity arises or to assist a Facilitator. Facilitators require superior skills and undertake an additional 2-3 day training in order to be able to conduct full training workshops.

You should have been a practitioner of the Virtues for more than a year (preferably two) and have shown evidence of spreading information about the Virtues to others.

You are required to take the additional training and teach a session in cooperation with a Master Facilitator.

We are particularly looking for people who can present with authority and confidence to business groups, church organizations and government officials and university students. These people should be prepared to organize and conduct a full workshop, possibly alone or with a trainee facilitator. .

Virtues Connection

The Virtues Connection Kakamega (VCK) is a group of facilitators and potential facilitators. The group assigns facilitators to requested training sessions and manages fee payments as indicated.

Virtues Connection Kakamega promotes the virtues in schools, communities, churches and offices.

There is convincing evidence that the Virtues Project™ is the most effective and powerful tool for eliminating violence in families, communities and schools.

VCK offers the following programmes:

Business and professional (1 day)

Educators (2 days)

Community groups (1 day)

Scroll down for details about arranging a workshop

TO ARRANGE A VIRTUES PROJECT ™ WORKSHOP.

Organizers must specify if they wish to receive training for:-- Teachers (English seminar) (10 hours: 2 days)

- Community group (KiSwahili or English) (approximately six hours)

- Family group (KiSwahili) (five to six hours)

- Business and professional ( one day)

- Other (state preferred language)

Where appropriate facilitators receive a small honorarium. They offer their time and talents because of their belief in the effectiveness of the Virtues Project. This is their gift to the community. Materials are provided at low cost.

If the group is expected to make any contribution the facilitator/organizer will convey this before the seminar is finalized.The recipient group is expected to:

1. Designate a leader in the organization as contact person

2. Find a suitable venue with good lighting, ventilation, flexible seating arrangements and a black or white board. Power is required for showing slides or transparencies

3. Find suitable hotel accommodation for participants where indicated. Provide suitable private or hotel accommodation for the facilitator(s) for one night if needed.

4. Ensure that participants can provide their own transport

5. Ensure that participants understand they must arrive on time and attend all parts of the seminar.

6. Decide on a block of time of for the presentation you want. Check with VCK (see contacts below) that Facilitators are available on those dates.

7. Obtain sponsorship to cover expenses which might include:Refreshments and lunch per participant (if not previously negotiated)Facilitator’s travel and accommodation (if not previously agreed)

8. Request a leader in the organization to collect the certificates for distribution

9. Invite the participants to attend and provide names and contact numbers

10. Provide information to participants about follow up activities for those trained.

Criteria for gaining a certificate:To gain a certificate each participant needs to satisfy the following criteria:

o Attendance at 95% to 100% of the course

o Full participation in the activities of the course

o Completion of any homework activities.

For further information contact Master Facilitator Richard Andabwa (richardandabwa(at)yahoo.com) 0721883605 or Master Faciltator Tamara Soltani (tamarasoltani(at)gmail.com)0737331776

FROM: Patricia Crossley: Virtues International Representative for Africa. (patriciacrossley5(at)gmail.com)