"River Running" Confusion

This post will seek to address several reoccurring questions about the River Running training curriculum that is to be used as part of SALT1.

1. Yes, you will need vol. 1 & 2 in order to complete this first year of the program.

2. Prior to this year River Running (R.R.) was one whole book, not two separate volumes. As such, the SALT manual was created using the single R.R. book, which now makes the page numbers listed in the month to month assignment section of SALT1 incorrect. Most simply you will begin September using R.R. vol. 1 Run 1 and advance one Run (lesson) each month till the end of the program.

3. It is not necessary that the mentors have the R.R. Leader's Guide. The only difference between the Leader's Guide and the Student Guide is the Leader's Guide has group activities suggested for each lesson. Since you are not doing this as a group, these activities many times do not apply. I would advise that the SALT Point Person have a copy of the R.R. Leader's Guide, making note of any activities they think might be appropriate and then share that information with the mentors.

4. Yes, there are several options for ordering the material, all of which have different price options. Shop around and go with the company you like best.

I hope this information helps, and that you are well on your way to a successful year of SALT.

~YAC
(Ryan Smith)

Please Be Aware

It was recently brought to our attention that on page 18 of the manual it states that YAC is to have the final say as to whether accept or reject a student's application. This is incorrect, the SALT Point Person has the final say and YAC is simply here as a guide/help if we are so needed. Sorry if this has created any confusion along the way as you've planned and prepared.

Secondly, we realize it may be costly and time consuming to print the entire manual for your mentors, please feel free to only print the portions that would be most helpful to them. It would be a good idea to have at least one complete copy on hand for fast reference.

We pray all is coming together well for you as you work to get the SALT program up and running for your group, please let us know how we can be of help to you.

~YAC
(Ryan Smith)

It's the Final Countdown

It's getting close, September that is and the start of the SALT program. At this point in the process you likely have had contact with students that are interested in the program. You should be collecting applications at this time, reviewing them and then making follow up contact with students. Once you know which students will be participating this year, begin to contact potential mentors and lock them in. If possible, I'd suggest setting up a mentor meeting/training afternoon the very first part of September (at the latest). I'd also suggest encouraging students and mentors to conduct their September meeting toward the end of the month. This way you have a chance to contact everyone, order training materials, conduct meetings/training, and get the program off on the right foot. However, students and mentors can choose to meet any time in September and as many times in September as they might like (as well as in the months following). Remember, if at any time you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the YAC members, we're happy to help!

~YAC
(Ryan Smith)