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How To Be An Effective Sponsor !. Presented by: LCDR Sandoval. Purpose. Give you the resources to become an effective sponsor. Explain SECTOR’s policy and expectations for Sponsors. Why Do We Need Sponsors ??.
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How To Be An Effective Sponsor! Presented by: LCDR Sandoval
Purpose • Give you the resources to become an effective sponsor. • Explain SECTOR’s policy and expectations for Sponsors.
Why Do We Need Sponsors?? • Helps new members become more effective team members. Focus on job rather than family/housing issues. • Required by Commandant – M1000.6 (series). • Required by the Sector San Juan Instruction 1301.1A
Three Main Areas We Will Cover • Objectives of Sponsor Training. • Strategies of Sponsor Training. • Tactics of Sponsor Training.
Objectives • Ensure newcomers arrive already feeling like a member of the team. • Ensure newcomers and their families have a positive first impression of their new duty station.
Strategies • Provide proactiveassistance to newcomers and their families. • Pave the way for a smooth transition from the departing unit to the arriving unit.
Tactics • Accurately access the needs of the newcomer and his family. • Tailor the services & be responsive to the customer. • Know where to go for answers. • Do it right the first time!
Tips To Meeting the Needs of Newcomers • Quality customer service is the hallmark of a successful organization. Good sponsorship is quality customer service. • Commandant is committed to customer service through the core values of Readiness, People and Stewardship.
Listen – many times a newcomer can reduce stress associated with a move by merely talking to someone “already there” who cares. • Determine needs and exceed them – sometimes newcomers don’t know what they need, so when they answer “nothing”, be suspect, but don’t go way overboard either.
Be a sponsor to the entire inbound family - • ask questions about the newcomer’s family and • background, get spouse or children involved. • If you miss a call. Always call back the same • day – even if it’s at home. This is considered an • official phone call, which can be placed through • your units phone. Tell the newcomer who to call if • you you will be TAD or otherwise unavailable for • a period of time.
Be open and honest, but stay positive – • let the newcomers form their own impressions • about the unit and the local area. • If you can’t respond to your newcomers • needs, get some help – your supervisor, • yeoman, Work-Life or Command Senior Chief. • They are ready to help you. • Encourage newcomers to view SITES.
Remember - No one expects you to be a • Relocation Expert. Use the resources • available to you here at SECTOR • THE SPONSOR’S IS NOT DONE • UNTILTHE NEWCOMER AND • FAMILYARE SETTLED!
What You Need To Do • Be an Active Sponsor. • Ensure they receive Relocation Package. • Meet member at airport. • Accompany member with the check-in. • Introduce & let co-workers know new member is arriving.
The Newcomers Arrival Personally meet the newcomer upon arrival. If TAD make arrangements with supervisor. Accompany member to PERSRU. Ensure member checks with UPH/Housing and Transportation Office within 24 hours.
Provide tour of the installation and local area. • Introduce newcomer to CO, Master Chief, • supervisor, and fellow workers. • Ensure newcomer and family are provided • transportation as needed. Assist with rental • car, if needed. • Encourage the newcomer and family to take • advantage of the MWR and Army programs. • They will experience a warm welcome, become • familiar with the local community and make • friends with others new to Puerto Rico
Follow-up with phone call to see if the new • member needs any additional assistance.
PCS Transfer Players • LCDR Luis Sandoval (787) 729-2302/LTJG Luis Gonzalez (787) 729-2314 – Project Officers • MKCS Patrick Nichols (787) 729-4305 – Command Senior Chief • YNC Mac McMullin (787) 729-2345 – PERSRU • HSC Ben Blackwood (787) 729-2305 – Medical/Clinic • Mr. Thomas Velez (787) 729-2316/(787) 414-8448 – HHGs/POV • Ms. Jennifer Avila (787) 729-2339 – Work-Life • LT John Geinzer (787) 729-2340 – Chaplain • Mr. Fernando Torres (Chago) (787) 289-8620 – UPH • Mr. Troy Nero (787) 774-1182 – Family Housing • Ms. Paige Kelly (787) 774-0298 – MWR Guest Housing • Mr. Eddie Santos (787) 729-4330 – Base Security • Mr. Brian Conger (787) 729-2310 – ESO/CGMA