2006 Project Application

With this application please include:

· A short biography (1 –2 pages)

· A family photograph and individual photograph

Please return this application as soon as possible

Please have these items sent separately:

· Recommendation from Pastor

· 2 Teacher or Coach recommendations

Send all forms and correspondence to this address:

Tucson Ulster Project

PO Box 57580

Tucson, AZ 85732

Dear Potential Tucson Ulster Project Participating Family,

WE ARE THRILLED THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH THE TUCSON ULSTER PROJECT!!

We are always in the process of looking for host families to serve on our team with the Tucson Ulster Project. We believe that solid peace building formation is built in relationships – between families and between participants. Relationships are the key to participants feeling loved and understanding God’s love in practical ways. This is when real spiritual growth and peace building takes place in a participant’s life.

The quality of our host families is very important. We are looking for families who have the commitment of Christ and desire to foster peace around the world. Please take the time to read the material and fill out the application with much prayer and consideration. We place great value on this project, so we place great value on all those that help us out.

Once we have received your application, we will call you to schedule an appointment at your home. All information will be kept strictly confidential. In the mean time, please feel free to contact any of us on the Host Family Committee, other board members, past participating families, or involved churches.

What a great ministry investment to make! We are looking forward to meeting your family and spending time talking about your hopes and desires for involvement with this project. If you have any need to reach us, please feel free to call any of the members of the Host Family Committee listed below.

Sincerely,

The Tucson Ulster Project Host Family Committee

Michele Baldwin Wayne Griffith

647-0045 296-8442

Kristin Quigley

514-2500

The Ulster Project is one of a few ecumenical international peace programs where the youth are the primary drivers for its success.

The Ulster Project is committed to:

1. Promoting reconciliation between Northern Irish Catholics and Protestants by fostering tolerance, understanding, acceptance and friendship among teenage future leaders participating in the project.

2. Presenting a program that brings Northern Irish teens of differing faiths together in a strife free atmosphere and in conjunction with American teens to emphasize acceptance of all people regardless of race, creed or color.

3. Educating and encouraging Irish teens and project supporters on ways we can improve their attitudes and actions which are disturbing to Catholics and Protestants.

4. Encouraging Northern Irish leaders and clergy involved in the Ulster Project to continue to foster the spirit of the project for a period of no less than three years following a given project year.

5. Promoting a spirit of cooperation and commitment to peace making and reconciliation among local American Ulster Project supporters and participants.

6. Developing benchmarks for evaluating the project in light of established goals. The evaluation is to take place yearly within six months of the end of the project year.

Here is how the project works. Teens between the ages 14 ½ to 16 and two counselors from Northern Ireland are selected to spend part of the summer with host families from Tucson. The teens are equally divided between Protestants and Catholics, males and females.

While the project has its fun side to build team spirit and bond the teens; there are Time of Discovery (TOD) sessions. These TOD’s serve as a time for the American and Irish teens under professionally trained leaders to foster a spirit of cooperation and commitment to peace making and reconciliation, issues relevant to both Irish and American teens.

The teens are expected to participate in all activities.

The Tucson Ulster Project

Host Family Application Form

The information on this form will be used to match you with your Irish teen. Please answer the questions carefully and honestly and your chances of a suitable match will be improved

Teen Name ______________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Name(s)___________________________________________________________________

Home Phone ____________________ Cell _____________________________________________

Emergency Contact/Number_________________________________________________________

Teen’s e-mail address______________________________________________________________

Parents’ Work number(s)_________________________________________________________

Parents’ e-mail address_____________________________________________________________

Parent’s Occupation(s)______________________________________________________________

Church Affiliation ______________________________ Pastor _____________________________

*A written recommendation from your pastor MUST accompany this application.

Personal References: (please include name, address and phone number.)

1.______________________________________________________________________________

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2.______________________________________________________________________________

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What days and times would you be available for an interview in your home?___________________

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1. We understand the Ulster Project is to facilitate peace and reconciliation through understanding and that the success of the project depends on the Irish and American teens’ active and enthusiastic participation in ALL Ulster Project activities. This project will take priority over all other activities during the month.

2. We understand that this is a Family Commitment which requires us to remain in town during the month the Ulster project is scheduled in order to facilitate the success of the project.

3. We understand that we will be requested to participate on committees and there will be activities for both the teens and the families Irish teens prior to the arrival of the Northern, during the project and in preparation of the following years’ project.

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Parent Signature Date

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Teen Signature Date

Tell Us About Yourself

What are your hopes or plans for the future? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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What are your favorite school subjects? ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Why are you interested in the Tucson Ulster Project? __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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What do you hope to gain from the experience? ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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What do you think you can offer the project? ________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Have you ever experienced prejudice? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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How do you spend your free time? ________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Describe how the church activities in which you are involved have helped you grow as a Christian? _____________________________________________________________________________________

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In which other activities are you involved? _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Describe your best friend. _______________________________________________________________

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Describe a typical weekend at your house. __________________________________________________

Do you know anyone who has participated in the Project? If yes, whom? __________________________

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How did you hear about the Tucson Ulster Project? ___________________________________________

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Your Interests

What kind of music do you like? _____________________________________________________________________________________

What instruments do you play? ___________________________________________________________________________________

What sports do you like? ______________________________________________________________________ Do you swim? Y N

What sports do you play? _________________________________________________________________________

Are you interested in computers? Y N Do you have access to a computer? Y N

Where is the computer? _____________________________________________________________________________________________

What are your favorite foods? ________________________________________________________________________________________

What are your least favorite foods? ____________________________________________________________________________________

What food are you allergic to? ______________________________________________________________ Are you a vegetarian? Y N

Social Activities Never Seldom Often

Watch TV ______ _______ ______

Enjoy parties ______ _______ ______

Talk with 1 or 2 friends (rather than a group) ______ _______ ______

Comfortable talking in a group ______ _______ ______

Your Height (in feet and inches) _________________________ your weight (in pounds) ______________________

Your birthday___________________________________

Your school ____________________________________________________________________________________

T-shirt size (Please circle one, these are adult sizes) S M L XL

I have ______ (number) of brothers, age’s _____, ______, _____, _____, ______.

I have ______ (number) of sisters, age’s _____, ______, _____, _____, _____.

I have ______ pets: ÿ dog ÿ cat ÿbird ÿ other ______________________

Hobbies__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TUCSON ULSTER PROJECT

P.O. Box 57580

Tucson, Arizona 85732-7580

TEACHER / COACH / CLUB REP

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Teens’ Name: _____________________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________________

(Please print)

Organization Name: ___________________________________________

Telephone: (___)_______________

In what capacity do you know the teen? ____________________________

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How long have you known the teen? ________________________________

OVERALL EVALUATION: Please check the appropriate ratings.

1.	Effort / Drive	” limited	” sporadic	” usually good	” maximum
2.	Ability to work in groups	” has great difficulty	” sometimes has difficulty	” usually effective	” always works well
3.	Ability to work alone	” needs much help	” needs help frequently	” needs help occasionally	” always works well
4.	Use of time	” uses poorly	” occasionally wastes	” usually uses well	” always uses effectively
5.	Follows directions	” rarely	” needs much explanation	” occasionally needs help	” quickly and effectively
6.	Seeks help when needed	” rarely	” occasionally	” usually	” always
7.	Attention span	” easily distracted	” occasionally distracted	” usually good	”exceptionally good
8.	Integrity	” questionable	” usually trustworthy	” trustworthy	” highly developed
9.	Consideration of others	” rarely considerate	” usually considerate	” considerate	” unusually thoughtful
10.	Social adjustment with peers	” relates poorly	” has occasional problems	” healthy relationship	” extremely popular
11.	Parent cooperation	” unknown	” fair	” good	” outstanding
12.	Punctual	” rarely	” occasionally	” usually	” always
13.	Leadership	” limited	” sporadic	” usually good	” maximum

Are there any comments you would like to offer concerning this teen?

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Recommendation: I do ____ do not ____ recommend this candidate for participation.

Signature:_____________________________ Date: _____________________

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. If you have any questions regarding this form or if you know of another teen that might be interested in the Tucson Ulster Project please contact Wayne Griffith at 296-8442 or Kristin Quigley at 514-2500.

TUCSON ULSTER PROJECT

P.O. Box 57580

Tucson, Arizona 85732-7580

TEACHER / COACH / CLUB REP

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Teens’ Name: _____________________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________________

(Please print)

Organization Name: ___________________________________________

Telephone: (___)_______________

In what capacity do you know the teen? ____________________________

____________________________________________________________

How long have you known the teen? ________________________________

OVERALL EVALUATION: Please check the appropriate ratings.

1.	Effort / Drive	” limited	” sporadic	” usually good	” maximum
2.	Ability to work in groups	” has great difficulty	” sometimes has difficulty	” usually effective	” always works well
3.	Ability to work alone	” needs much help	” needs help frequently	” needs help occasionally	” always works well
4.	Use of time	” uses poorly	” occasionally wastes	” usually uses well	” always uses effectively
5.	Follows directions	” rarely	” needs much explanation	” occasionally needs help	” quickly and effectively
6.	Seeks help when needed	” rarely	” occasionally	” usually	” always
7.	Attention span	” easily distracted	” occasionally distracted	” usually good