The Branch Organization:

1. School administrators and the  principal needs to be involved, afterall we want to work under their supervision in the classrooms.  And they need to be continually appraised of our progress. In addition, the principal knows the inner workings of their community and can offer valuable guidance.
2. After the positions and committees are staffed, during the next few weeks, under the direction of the Program Manager, a written plan will be developed that details the goals and responsibilities for each school administrator, teacher, and committee member. During this time, the Program Manager will hold Orientation meetings to insure each person understands the programs they are involved in.  It is expected that is the amount of time necessary to make sure everyone knows what is expected from them. 
3. Keep in mind that each location is different, and a unique program will take time to develop. Do not rush before you are ready.  It is important that all members and interested parties understand their role and are working in unison.  The Program Manger will arrange for each National Committee to work with the local committees and establish a strong working relationship.
4. Next is to enroll parents to work on the committees, along with other members of the community. For instance, we need enough people on the Communications and Transportation Committees to provide support for the activities.  If there is a Police Athletic League in the area, that is a great place to find committee members.