Quote Originally Posted by Eric Cernjar View Post
I enter the fray with a bit of trepidation, but I just want to clarify something here. Those helping in the kitchen do not have to do the training or background checks for a YE Rally. That is only for the pilots, YE coordinators and ground crew. I understand that doesn't completely alleviate your concerns, but just wanted to at least take one concern off the table. Thanks, Eric
Eric, it is my hope that any Youth Protection program revision incorporates the knowledge of those that actually plan, implement and conduct activities that involve the youth. At rallies and youth related activities, the "kitchen help" is NOT restricted to a real kitchen in the back of the building but they help with the refreshments, interact with the kids and those that have come to learn about GA. As such, they are required to go thru the background check and training, at least the way I read it. Your comment reinforces my belief that WE really need input from the field to develop a program/policy that works.