Smoky Mountain

JB Event at Main Event *Cancelled*
2021-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Main Event, 9081 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37923
*This event has been cancelled*
The JB invite you and your family to Main Event for fun and games starting at 11am on August 22!
Please fill out this form and bring it with you!

Peace Cranes
2021-09-18 | Union Avenue Books, 517 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
***This event has been post-poned***
Help OREPA (Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance) and CISV Smoky Mountain fold 1,000 origami cranes in support of International Peace Day, which is September 21. Meet us outside of Union Avenue Books in downtown Knoxville.
More details to come!

Virtual Planner Training Day 1
2021-10-02 10:00 - 16:30
Mandatory training for all 2022 Host Chapter Planners.
Information about the program.
Virtual program protocols.
If you have questions, or need more detailed information please message alternative-programmes-vfe@cisv.org.

Virtual Planner Training Day 2
2021-10-03 10:00 - 14:00
Mandatory training for all 2022 Host Chapter Planners

Virtual CISV In Motion
2021-10-16 13:00 - 17:30
Board elections and Board and DEIA presentations

Adult Board Meeting
2021-10-24 19:30 - 20:30
The next Adult Board Meeting will be held Sunday, October 24, from 7:30 – 8:30 pm via Zoom. Here is the information to access it below:
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Virtual Connect with CISV USA Board
2021-10-26 20:00 - 21:00

National Junior Board Meeting (NJBM)
2021-11-02 - 2021-11-07
November 2nd, 4th, 6th and 7th will be NJBM (National Junior Board Meeting). Check out their Instagram page for more info. @juniorbranchusa
You can register at this link until October 29 for a “magically fun time:” linktr.ee/usanjrs
Schedule is as follows:
Nov 2: Service in CISV
Nov. 4: Online Presence
Nov. 6: US Leadership Plenary (apply at the above link if interested until 10/29)
Nov. 7: Regional Meetings and Lifeboat

2021-11-06 13:00 - 15:00
Registration is open for JB Advisor Training. It will take place Novemver 6 from 1pm – 3pm.
You can register here: https://cisvusa.org/event/jb-advisor-training/

Fall Chapter Meeting
2021-11-14 14:00 - 16:00
Please join the chapter at our annual Fall Chapter Meeting and bring your friends and family. The more, the better!
November 14 from 2pm – 4pm (with a social hour following) at Fanatic Brewing Company (2735 N. Central Ave).
JB will meet inside, while adults meet outside with some heaters to keep warm. Bring a favorite board game to play after the meeting!
Meeting Agenda is below:

Welcome
Approve Spring Chapter Meeting Minutes
Membership Drive
Updates from National/Football Pool Dec 8
Program/Travel Inquiry Form for Smoky Mountain Chapter Members
Risk Manager update
Volunteer Openings (VP Finance, Treasurer, Member at Large)
Financial Report /Status of Treasurer/VP of Finance replacement
Junior Branch News

Please review the minutes from the Spring Chapter Meeting in order to be able to vote to approve them at this meeting. Also, please renew your membership if you have not done so or encourage friends to join our chapter! It will be very helpful if you could fill out this interest survey by November 30 regarding 2022 programs to gauge interest and help our chapter make decisions about which programs we will be offering. There will be programming in 2022 in some form, be it domestically or otherwise, as programs are essential for the survival of the organization! More information about programs will come after December 8 when the virtual football pools occurs.

Info Session
2021-12-12 16:00 - 17:30
This Sunday our chapter will be hosting an info session for those interested in learning more about CISV and 2022 programs.
Be sure to invite your friends!

Sunday, December 12
4pm – 5:30pm
Knox County Public Defenders
Community Law Office in the Gym
Located at 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville 37919

Fun days will be held at the same location
on January 9 and 23 – save the dates!

Seminar Applications Due
2022-01-01
Applications are due January 1, 2022. Follow the information here to apply.
Do you know someone who would make a good fit in one of our programs? You can use these packets to nominate leaders or delegates to invite them to participate in one of our life-changing programs. Thank you for your support!

Program Applications/Financial Aid Requests Due (Except Seminar)
2022-01-08
Applications due January 28, 2022. Follow instructions on this page to apply!
Do you know someone who would make a good fit in one of our programs? You can use these packets to nominate leaders or delegates to invite them to participate in one of our life-changing programs. Thank you for your support!

Fun Day #1
2022-01-09 15:00 - 17:00
January 9
3 pm – 5 pm
Knox County Public Defenders
Community Law Office in the Gym
Located at 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville 37919
Please bring a mask to wear!

Chattanooga Mini Camp
2022-01-21 19:00 - 2022-01-23 11:00
CISV Chattanooga is planning their minicamp and has invited Atlanta and Smoky Mountain to join them! Registration deadline is January 9!
Please see the flyer for more details here: mini-camp-teaser-2022
Contact cisvchattanooga@gmail.com for registration forms.

Fun Day #2
2022-01-23 15:00 - 17:00
Sunday, January 23
3 pm – 5 pm
Knox County Public Defenders
Community Law Office in the Gym
Located at 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville 37919

Bring your friends!

Deadline to apply for programs (except Seminar)
2022-01-28

February Board Meeting
2022-02-10 19:30 - 21:00
Topic: CISV Smoky Mountain Board Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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March Board Meeting
2022-03-24 19:30 - 21:00
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Mini Camp
2022-04-02 13:00 - 2022-04-03 10:00
Join us for our yearly mini camp April 2 – 3! It’s always a great time and a great little introduction to what a CISV program will be like. This year will be Harry Potter themed! Each participant will be making reverse tie-dye shirts which will look fantastic when they are done!
Location: Same as we have had it the past several years. Contact smokymtncisv.communications@gmail.com if you need this info.
Time: 4/2 1 pm – 4/3 10 am
Cost: $75 for those delegates not traveling or are a delegate from another chapter; there is a discounted rate of $40 for those from other chapters traveling with our chapter. Chaperones and leaders are free!
Please fill out this form to register
Please register as soon as possible!
If you are a participant over the age of 18, please also fill out the background check form.
Also please fill out and bring the Covid Health Questionaire and Covid waiver.
A Pre-Camp with more details will be sent to you after registration.
*Some items to bring*
-sleeping bag/pillow
-toiletries
-medication
-old clothes to tie dye in
-snack to share
-warm clothes for at night
-pj’s

Local Leadership Training (LLT)
2022-04-03 13:30 - 18:00
Leaders and staff participating in programs through the Smoky Mountain chapter are required to attend this vital training to give them the necessary skills to be successful in their upcoming programs this summer! The Atlanta and Chattanooga chapters are also invited.

Location: From the comfort of your home, on Zoom!
Email smokymtncisv.communications@gmail.com for the Zoom link and more information

JB Chapter Development Day 1
2022-04-03 15:00 - 18:00
The NCLD (National Committee for Leadership Development) is happy to announce that JB Chapter Development will be happening on April 3rd and 10th from 3:00-6:30 EST! It will be run online again this year and is mandatory for all JLJRs.
Please send this along to your LJRs to ensure that the JLJRs are signed up to attend!
Registration link: https://forms.gle/96NGYaCsJpTv3tX58
Reach out to njrs@us.cisv.org if you have any questions.

April Board Meeting
2022-04-07 19:30 - 20:30
The board will be meeting via Zoom at 7:30. Topic: CISV Interim Board Meeting
Time: Apr 7, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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National Leadership Training
2022-04-09 10:00 - 18:00
Leaders and staff participating in programs through the Smoky Mountain chapter are required to attend this vital training to give them the necessary skills to be successful in their upcoming programs this summer! The Atlanta and Chattanooga chapters are also invited.
Location: 821 Lindenhall Circle, Knoxville, TN 37934
Date: April 9
Time: 10 am – 6 pm

JB Chapter Development Day 2
2022-04-10 15:00 - 18:00

Spring Chapter Meeting and Delegation Celebration
2022-04-24 14:00 - 16:00
This year we are combining our Spring Chapter meeting with Delegation Celebration! Delegates and leaders please attend so that CISV Smoky Mountain can recognize your group! We will be seeking new board members to fill roles so please think about how you can help. If you were involved with the chapter in the past, we welcome your expertise to helping the chapter grow in the present.
Date: April 24
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Location: Church Street United Methodist Church in Room CL120 (Church Life Center, first room on right)
(The address is 900 Henly St., Knoxville, TN 37902)
Please feel free to park in either the lots off Henley or Hill Ave.
Please review the minutes from last year’s Spring Chapter Meeting and minutes from last year’s Fall Chapter Meeting to be ready to approve them at this meeting. The agenda for the Spring Chapter Meeting can be found here.
Travel forms and final payment will be due at this meeting. Create an account on mycisv.cisv.org and fill out the forms there.

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Time: Apr 24, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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RAG Rating Deadline
2022-04-30
Reminder: RAG rating must be finalized to green to host or send, deadline is April 30

Hosting 10 year plan updates
2022-04-30
Hosting 10 year plan updates due April 30

1st Virtual CD Adult Workshop
2022-04-30 12:00 - 16:00
The chapter development virtual workshop dates have been determined. Each chapter must send at least one person to either workshop (the same workshop will be presented on two different dates) and there is no limit to the amount of chapter leadership who can attend, the more the merrier! One will take place Saturday, April 30th and the other will be May 15th both will be from 12-4pm EST.
CD Workshop Registration Link:https://cisvusa.org/chapter-development-registration/

2nd Virtual CD Adult Workshop
2022-05-15 12:00 - 16:00
