TeamMates Mentoring Hour: Recent Episodes
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Learn more about TeamMates Mentoring of Lincoln.
Learn about mentors past and present and the process of becoming a mentor.
Why mentors are needed
-Mark shares stories about his experience as a mentor.
-Ways to get involved.
-Why is the "TeamMates ripple affect" important?
Emily Haack, Jan (Mentor) and Gabriella (Mentee)
-TeamMates needs more mentors.
-Training events available
-Stories from Jan and Gabriella about TeamMates
Learn more at: lincolnteammates.org
Learning from the Mentee
-What are some of the lessons that mentors learn but don't expect?
-Project stories from Tracy and Dean
Long Time Teammates Dean & Tracy Way w/ Audrey Watson (Match Support Specialist)
-How did Dean and Tracy get started in Teammates?
-What is Audrey's role at a Match Support Specialist?
The Need for Mentors
-Jim Bennett breaks down the numbers on and shows the need for more mentors, especially men and those of different ethnicities.
Charles Kaup. Nathan Rutt, & Jim Bennett
-Hear how Charles and Nathan got involved with Teammates.
-What is Jim Bennett's role?
Audrey Watson and Angee Dostal Join the Show, Gallup's Partnership w/ Teammates - February 8th, 6pm
The Need For Mentors
-700 kids in just the Lincoln area are on the list waiting for a mentor.
-2000 kids across all Teammates locations are on the list.
-There is a massive need for mentors.
Teammates Mentoring Hour Is Back!
-Emily Haack, Gary Reber, & Adam Gownie join the show.
-Here there reasons for being a mentor, and how many kids are still on the list waiting for a mentor.
The Positives Mentors Get From Teammates-
What makes Teammates successful?
-When do mentors come in to see the kids they're mentoring?
-How frequently do mentors meet up?
-Schedules can be flexible for those who have shifting schedules.
-How hard is it to become a mentor?
-What are some of the doubts that prevent people from getting involved?
-There is a huge need for mentors with hundreds of kids waiting on a list.
Meet Tonight's Guests: Meredith Cain, Justin Pavich, and Wade Stange - October 5th, 6pm
Who Is Mickey Joseph to Tom Osborne?
-Tom Osborne talks about recruiting Mickey and the role he has as interim coach at Nebraska.
Definition of a Mentor
-Adams & Osborne speak on what it means to be a mentor.
-The cruelty of social media that makes Teammates an even more needed service.
-What challenges do kids go though today that they didn't 20 years ago.
Teammates w/ Tom Osborn & DeMoine Adams!
-The origins of Teammates w/ Osborne.
-What did Tom Osborne see that lead to the creation of Teammates?
-What does it take to be a mentor?
Jeff and Ricky share whats next for them in their lives, and Meredith tells us what the future outlook of Teammates is!
Meet Tonight's Guests: Jeff Valder, Ricky Lieberg, and Meredith Cain - August 24th, 7pm
What Can Mentors Expect When Joining Teammates?
-The group gets into some Teammates stories and the benefits that come from it. It's not just the peopling being mentored who get something out of it.
-How can people can involved if they have a busy schedule?
Learn more at lincolnteammates.org
Teammates and Ameritas Connections
-Ameritas has been a huge supporter of Teammates.
Learn more at lincolnteammates.org
Teammates Needs Mentors as 700+ Students are On the Wait-list
-100% of Mentee's feel that their mentor cares for them and their success.
-How much is required from one if they do wish to be a mentor?
You can learn more at lincolnteammates.org
Sharing Teammates Stories
-What's upcoming in the schedule for Teammates?
-Fall Kickoff is approaching! It's a great way to seek out Teammates and find a way to get involved.
You can learn more at lincolnteammates.org
What Does Mentoring Mean to You?
-Nate Lowry, Audry Watson, and Brent Kalemkiarion talk about what it means to mentor.
-How do you get involved with teammates if interested?
You can learn more at lincolnteammates.org
How to Get Involved
-Jim Bennett explains how to get involved with Teammates.
-What Teammates does for the community and why it's worth funding.
You can learn more about Teammates on lincolnteammates.org.
Facebook: LincolnTeammates
Instagram: LincolnTeammates
Kent Seevers (Zavier Gamble's Mentor) Joins the Show!
-What's it been like for Kent after being with Teammates for 5 years?
-What has he gained out of it, and has there been any challenges?
You can learn more about Teammates on lincolnteammates.org.
Facebook: LincolnTeammates
Instagram: LincolnTeammates
Teammates Mentoring is Back!
-Zavier Gamble and Jim Bennett sit down and talk about Teammates and what it all entails.
-What is the role of Teammates?
-The need for men in the program.
You can learn more about Teammates on lincolnteammates.org.
Facebook: LincolnTeammates
Instagram: LincolnTeammates
Bob Ruisinger is the TeamMates facilitator at Moore Middle School. Richard Bollen was one of the original 22 TeamMates Mentors from the Husker team under Tom Osborne 30 years ago. Emily Haack is the Community Outreach Specialist for Lincoln TeamMates. - February 2nd, 6pm