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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How do I schedule a gasshuku?
- How do I select a Gasshuku Manager?
- How do I select the Director of Instruction?
- How do I invite Instructors?
- How do I invite a Guest Instructor?
- How do I schedule exams?
- How do I invite a Guest Examiner?
- How do I schedule an Advanced Workshop?
- How do I select a Gasshuku Consultant?
How do I schedule a gasshuku?
When planning a gasshuku or workshop in your region,
notify the Chair
of the
National Technical Council
of the date you have planned, to
make sure that no other gasshukus are scheduled for that same date.
You will have access to the SoA mailing list to help you publicize
your gasshuku.
When planning an inter-regional event, or when inviting an Instructor
from outside your region to teach at a regional event,
notify the Chair
of the
National Technical Council. This avoids scheduling
conflicting events, and provides guidance on policy issues and event
planning (such as financial issues.) A "national gasshuku" must
include an advanced workshop and upper-level examinations.
As soon as your event has been scheduled, notify the
SoA Project Manager
so it can be publicized on the SoA website.
(www.shintaido.org/docs/events.php)
In return for accrediting instructors who are qualified to teach at
gasshukus, SoA asks that all gasshukus offer a registration discount
for SoA members. Please plan this discount (10%) into your budget.
SoA encourages all gasshuku managers to schedule a
group leaders' event (discussion and/or keiko) as part of the gasshuku.
How do I select a Gasshuku Manager?
The group hosting the gasshuku selects the Gasshuku Manager. The
manager should be a member of the host group and if possible, have
acted as an assistant to a Gasshuku Manager at previous Shintaido
workshops or gasshukus.
The Gasshuku Manager oversees the organization of the gasshuku and in
conjunction with the Director of Instruction determines the budget for
instruction and keiko schedule. The Manager or his/her designee
(e.g., Exam Coordinator) reports examination results to the
SoA Membership Secretary.
How do I select the Director of Instruction?
The host group and the Gasshuku Manager selects the Director of
Instruction. The Director should have extensive teaching experience
and does not have to be a member of the host group.
The Director oversees all instructional matters and in conjunction
with the Gasshuku Manager determines the budget for instruction and
keiko schedule.
The Gasshuku Manager writes a formal invitation to the candidate,
informing him/her of the gasshuku dates and remuneration.
How do I invite Instructors?
If you plan to invite one or more Instructors from outside your region
to teach at your gasshuku, you may
consult the Chair
of the
National Technical Council
if you wish. To prevent confusion, please always
consult the Chair of the National Technical Council before inviting a
Shintaido Instructor from outside the United States.
How do I invite a Guest Instructor?
The Director of Instruction and the Gasshuku Manager decide who will
be invited as Guest Instructor(s). Since the selection of Guest
Instructors is an educational as well as budgetary concern, both the
Director and Manager need to agree on the candidate(s).
The Gasshuku Manager writes a formal invitation to the candidate(s),
informing him/her/them of the Gasshuku dates and remuneration. If
necessary, be sure to include a request to serve as an examiner.
How do I schedule exams?
SoA exams may be given in conjunction with a gasshuku or
independently. To schedule exams at your event,
contact the Chair
of the
National Technical Council. One third of exam fees go to SoA,
and the rest are divided among the examiners.
For requirements for examiners, contact the Chair of National
Technical' Council. For suggested fee schedules, see
Appendix II.
How do I invite a Guest Examiner?
The Director of Instruction and the Gasshuku Manager decide who will
be invited as Guest Examiner(s). When selecting the Guest
Examiner(s), make sure to consider the level of examinations to be
given. Refer to the
Shintaido Qualification System
for required
qualifications of examiners. Since the selection of Guest Examiner(s)
is an educational as well as budgetary concern, both the Director and
Manager need to agree.
The Gasshuku Manager writes a formal invitation to the candidate,
informing him/her/them of the Gasshuku dates, level of examinations to
be held, examination schedule and remuneration.
How do I schedule an Advanced Workshop?
SoA Advanced Workshops may be scheduled at any gasshuku with the
approval of the
Chair of the
National Technical Council. As early as
possible after this approval, send the date to the SoA Webmaster to
have it placed on the
SoA calendar of events. An advanced workshop is
defined as a workshop led by a General Instructor or above, intended
for Graduates and above, and open to others with permission of the
instructor.
How do I select a Gasshuku Consultant?
The Gasshuku Manager decides who to invite as a Gasshuku Consultant.
Historically, a Gasshuku Consultant has been hired only for large
National and/or International events.
The Gasshuku consultant must have extensive experience in all phases
of gasshuku management and must have acted as Director of Instruction
for at least one National and/or International Gasshuku.
It may be helpful to hire a person who has exposure to the
international Shintaido movement, especially if the gasshuku will
include members from other countries.
The Gasshuku Manager writes a formal invitation to the candidate,
informing him/her of the Gasshuku schedule and remuneration.
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