All programs and events of the RCA are run by volunteers, and Jr. RCA members play essential roles at each event. Each event has a lead organizing committee from the RCA who will manage the Jr. RCA team assigned to that event. A complete listing of RCA events is attached to this document or available online at Rowaytoncurrents.com.
Depending on individual interest, members of the Jr. RCA will also have opportunities to participate in meetings of the Executive Board, work on the RCA’s print publication and website, assist with fundraising, or become involved in other RCA-sponsored community programs like the Rowayton Youth Underground.
Students in their sophomore year of high school or above are eligible to join the Junior RCA. Members are expected to remain active in the program until the fall of their senior year. If they stay involved, active members can continue participating until the end of their senior year.
Students apply to the program through contact with a current executive member of the RCA. If the student meets all requirements listed below and is approved by the Executive Board, the student will be considered a member of the Junior RCA.
President: Jr. RCA members will elect a President to be their primary representative to the RCA Executive Board. The President will organize and motivate volunteers and work with lead event coordinators to ensure that Jr. RCA participants support RCA events.
Vice President/Secretary: Assist the President as liaison between Jr. RCA and RCA Board members. Support effective communications between members and RCA event leads. Assist with scheduling events between the Jr. RCA events and school-related activities to avoid conflicts. Take notes at Jr. RCA meetings to distribute to Jr. RCA members and Jr. RCA program coordinators.
Members should work together to plan and execute one community project each year. The project should be designed to benefit the residents of Rowayton and/or surrounding communities. The project is to be devised by the Jr. RCA members and presented to the RCA Executive Board for Approval. If funding is required, the presentation should include a budget request. The project could be a community service-type project or a community event similar to the events planned and coordinated by the RCA.
Part of the role of Jr. RCA members is to assist the RCA executive board in recruiting new members. Given the short term of service of Jr. RCA members, it is important to bring in new members each year to ensure the organization's sustainability. Each outgoing member will be expected to recommend at least one new member for consideration.
Participants will participate with their peers and adult community leaders in a fun environment and have opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their community. Participants will be recognized at events, in Currents magazine, and on the RCA website. The RCA executive committee will make themselves available as mentors to Jr. RCA participants and will commit to supporting active members’ college application process through recommendation letters and/or providing recommendations for employment.
All programs and events of the RCA are run by volunteers, and Jr. RCA members play essential roles at each event. Each event has a lead organizing committee from the RCA who will manage the Jr. RCA team assigned to that event. A complete listing of RCA events is attached to this document or available online at Rowaytoncurrents.com.
Depending on individual interest, members of the Jr. RCA will also have opportunities to participate in meetings of the Executive Board, work on the RCA’s print publication and website, assist with fundraising, or become involved in other RCA-sponsored community programs like the Rowayton Youth Underground.
Students in their sophomore year of high school or above are eligible to join the Junior RCA. Members are expected to remain active in the program until the fall of their senior year. If they stay involved, active members can continue participating until the end of their senior year.
Students apply to the program through contact with a current executive member of the RCA. If the student meets all requirements listed below and is approved by the Executive Board, the student will be considered a member of the Junior RCA.
President: Jr. RCA members will elect a President to be their primary representative to the RCA Executive Board. The President will organize and motivate volunteers and work with lead event coordinators to ensure that Jr. RCA participants support RCA events.
Vice President/Secretary: Assist the President as liaison between Jr. RCA and RCA Board members. Support effective communications between members and RCA event leads. Assist with scheduling events between the Jr. RCA events and school-related activities to avoid conflicts. Take notes at Jr. RCA meetings to distribute to Jr. RCA members and Jr. RCA program coordinators.
Members should work together to plan and execute one community project each year. The project should be designed to benefit the residents of Rowayton and/or surrounding communities. The project is to be devised by the Jr. RCA members and presented to the RCA Executive Board for Approval. If funding is required, the presentation should include a budget request. The project could be a community service-type project or a community event similar to the events planned and coordinated by the RCA.
Part of the role of Jr. RCA members is to assist the RCA executive board in recruiting new members. Given the short term of service of Jr. RCA members, it is important to bring in new members each year to ensure the organization's sustainability. Each outgoing member will be expected to recommend at least one new member for consideration.
Participants will participate with their peers and adult community leaders in a fun environment and have opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their community. Participants will be recognized at events, in Currents magazine, and on the RCA website. The RCA executive committee will make themselves available as mentors to Jr. RCA participants and will commit to supporting active members’ college application process through recommendation letters and/or providing recommendations for employment.
