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The first ballot eliminated Kevin
Sabo, Max Williams, and Chip
Schneider. A second ballot eliminated
Matt Delson and narrowed the list to
just two—Chuck Wolfe and Ron
Kneiser. At 1:32 A.M., six-and-a-half
hours after the convention began, the
results of the third ballot were an-
nounced. Chuck Wolfe had won.
As a result of Chuck's victory,
Kelly Newton became regional chair-
man for the Southeast Region and a
member of the national cabinet.
It had been a long night, but that
didn't stop the delegates from getting
an early start on Friday. Buses trans-
ported the Explorers to the Indian-
apolis Motor Speedway for a tour of
the track and a barbeque lunch. Some
lucky Explorers even managed to
walk through the garage area and
collected autographs from race
drivers such as Johnny Rutherford, a
three-time winner of the classic 500-
mile race.
That night the Inaugural Banquet
and Ball drew the congress to a close.
But as the checkered flag signaled the
finish of the 1981 congress, many
delegates were already resolved to
attend next year's big event in Phil-
adelphia. H
The198182 National
Explorer Platform
Preamble
As Exploring continues into its
second decade, we face many chal-
lenges, primarily a continued com-
mitment to quality post programing.
In response to the challenges, we as
Explorers have expressed our goals
for the future of Exploring in this, our
1981-82 National Explorer Platform.
Platform Implementation
To better implement the National
Explorer Platform, an interpretive
booklet should be prepared. This
booklet, which should be made
available to all posts, would suggest
ideas on the use and effectiveness of
the national platform.
Comm unica tion
As a national organizatibn, direct
communication to and from all levels
is essential. All levels of Exploring
should determine their communica-
tion needs and develop an effective
means within the structure of the
organization by which those needs
are met. Councils and posts should
submit articles of interest to Explor-
ing publications at all levels.
Six Experience Areas
The citizenship, career, social, out-
door, personal fitness, and service
areas are the foundations of the Ex-
ploring program. Through year-
round activities based on these six
experience areas, a balanced and in-
teresting program will be achieved.
Program Planning
The planning of a yearly program
calendar is vital in order to provide
quality programs which will meet the
interests and needs of all post
members. This calendar should be
coordinated at a post officers' meet-
ing. In order to increase effectiveness
this program calendar should be
based on the six experience areas and
the National Explorer Platform and
should culminate in a Superactivity.
Recognition
Recognition is an effective means of
acknowledging excellence and service
to the program. Explorers should
participate in these scholarship and
awards programs, while at the same
time recognizing their chartered or-
ganization and striving to achieve the
National Honor Unit Award.
E.P.A.
The Explorer Presidents' Associa-
tion/Explorer Officers' Association
(EPA/EOA) is an essential link in
the Exploring program and must
have involvement from every post to
be effective. Attendance at meetings
should provide training, program
support, and fellowship for every
unit represented. Well trained officers
and Advisors will strengthen the
EPA/EOA.
Post Officer Training
The effective training of post officers
will ensure a continuation of strong
leadership to a unit. Advisors should
hold a post officers' seminar for newly
elected officers. This seminar will
develop post officers into a working
leadership team.
Public Awareness
Exploring needs to be promoted to
the general public in order to increase
sponsorship, membership, and overall
public support. Through traditional
methods such as television, radio, and
newspaper, a greater recognition of
the Exploring program can be
achieved.
Membership Expansion
and Retention
Membership expansion and retention
are vital to the continuation of the
Exploring program. By retaining
members, leadership continuity is es-
tablished and by expanding, fresh
ideas are introduced, keeping the
program vibrant and viable. Mem-
bership retention may be enhanced by
adjusting the program to meet the
needs of college-age students. Mem-
bership expansion can be aided by
peer recruitment and regular first-
nighters.
Interpost Activities
Interpost activities are a means to
broaden the scope of post programs.
Units are encouraged to meet with
others in order to promote an open
exchange of ideas and activities. 53
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