Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Flatbread Pizza Fundraiser!!!
Hey guys, we're having our first fundraiser on September 28th at Flatbread Pizza Company in Somerville, so mark your calendars and bring your appetites!! Flatbread Pizza is located at 45 Day St. $1.75 of each small pizza and $3.50 of each large pizza will be donated to Waypoint Adventure. We will also have a table to give individual donations if pizza is not your taste. Every little bit helps! So join us for a night of good food and good friends joining together for a great cause. Dan and Adam will be there excited to catch up with all of you and answer any questions you may have. This event is for dinner, so please arrive anytime after 5pm. We'll be there and look forward to seeing you!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Why Waypoint?
Oftentimes people ask why we chose the name Waypoint Adventure. The more we explain to folks, “why waypoint” the more it begins to resonate true.
Life is a journey, comprised of significant goals. Sometimes those goals are clear and recognizable, but other times we need people or life experiences to open our eyes to their reality. As we move toward achieving these goals, we come across markers that help us stay on target. These markers might be people, experiences or ideas. Their intent is to focus us, redirect us or simply provide support.
To explain this idea, an easy metaphor can be drawn from the act of navigation with a map and compass. Once you have determined your destination or goal, you must set a bearing in that direction. In most situations you cannot see the end point, and in order to hit your mark accurately you must aim your compass to a point within view. These points are your “waypoints.” It is at these points that you can re-assess your positioning before pressing on toward your goal. In short, these waypoints are significant places along your journey that keep you on your desired path.
We believe that the programs at Waypoint Adventure will be a marker (waypoint) for our participants. Through the power of adventure experiences, we will strive to help our participants further develop an understanding of themselves and the world around them--thus directing them toward their goals.
Life is a journey, comprised of significant goals. Sometimes those goals are clear and recognizable, but other times we need people or life experiences to open our eyes to their reality. As we move toward achieving these goals, we come across markers that help us stay on target. These markers might be people, experiences or ideas. Their intent is to focus us, redirect us or simply provide support.
To explain this idea, an easy metaphor can be drawn from the act of navigation with a map and compass. Once you have determined your destination or goal, you must set a bearing in that direction. In most situations you cannot see the end point, and in order to hit your mark accurately you must aim your compass to a point within view. These points are your “waypoints.” It is at these points that you can re-assess your positioning before pressing on toward your goal. In short, these waypoints are significant places along your journey that keep you on your desired path.
We believe that the programs at Waypoint Adventure will be a marker (waypoint) for our participants. Through the power of adventure experiences, we will strive to help our participants further develop an understanding of themselves and the world around them--thus directing them toward their goals.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
It's Official!!
We hope that everyone is having a great summer! Aside from the heat, the weather has been pretty amazing. Hopefully you are all getting outside and enjoying it.
We apologize for not being more diligent in keeping everyone informed since the creation of this blog. Things here at Waypoint have been really busy, and we are just now finding time to update our progress.
So here it goes – As of yesterday (Thursday, July 16, 2010) we are officially recognized as a non-profit corporation in the state of Massachusetts!!!! Wahoooo!! We are really excited and hope you are too!
Although this is the first of many hurdles, we are really close to getting back out on programs with all of you. We can feel the wind, smell the pine trees, feel the water, and hear the great conversation. It’s almost time!
Our next major step is to file our paperwork with the Attorney General’s office to receive a “Certificate of Solicitation.” This certificate will allow us to raise funds. So, if you were planning on making a donation, hold off for a couple more weeks. We’ll let you know when we are clear to receive your generous gifts. :)
Finally, some other exciting news - We are working with a couple different design firms who are helping us to develop a logo and some marketing materials. It won’t be long until this will be finalized and you can see the new face of Waypoint Adventure. Until then, enjoy your summer and try to get outside as much as possible!
Dan and Adam
We apologize for not being more diligent in keeping everyone informed since the creation of this blog. Things here at Waypoint have been really busy, and we are just now finding time to update our progress.
So here it goes – As of yesterday (Thursday, July 16, 2010) we are officially recognized as a non-profit corporation in the state of Massachusetts!!!! Wahoooo!! We are really excited and hope you are too!
Although this is the first of many hurdles, we are really close to getting back out on programs with all of you. We can feel the wind, smell the pine trees, feel the water, and hear the great conversation. It’s almost time!
Our next major step is to file our paperwork with the Attorney General’s office to receive a “Certificate of Solicitation.” This certificate will allow us to raise funds. So, if you were planning on making a donation, hold off for a couple more weeks. We’ll let you know when we are clear to receive your generous gifts. :)
Finally, some other exciting news - We are working with a couple different design firms who are helping us to develop a logo and some marketing materials. It won’t be long until this will be finalized and you can see the new face of Waypoint Adventure. Until then, enjoy your summer and try to get outside as much as possible!
Dan and Adam
Friday, May 28, 2010
Welcome!
Welcome to the Waypoint Adventure blog! This is the beginning of a new and really exciting chapter.
At Waypoint our mission is to act as a trusted resource to help youth and adults of all abilities discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.
We are unique in that we are able to custom tailor our curriculum to assist individuals and groups of all physical and cognitive abilities to meet their goals and bring about positive personal, social and spiritual change. Our programs will operate using a delicate balance of goal setting, supportive group interaction, challenging adventure experiences and facilitated debrief. Through these experiences, participants will realize their value, strengths and abilities and learn life skills that will translate into making them stronger individuals and community members.
Right now, Dan and Adam have been elbow deep in paperwork as we are in the process of filing forms and adhering to all legalities that allow non-profits to be born. The wheels are beginning to spin, the momentum is building, and we can see life being breathed into Waypoint! We are looking forward to the opportunity to custom tailor a program that meets your specific needs and goals in the near future.
Keep checking in with us as we'll keep you updated on all that's going on. Thanks again for reading our blog, we hope you're as excited as we are to see what's to come...
At Waypoint our mission is to act as a trusted resource to help youth and adults of all abilities discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.
We are unique in that we are able to custom tailor our curriculum to assist individuals and groups of all physical and cognitive abilities to meet their goals and bring about positive personal, social and spiritual change. Our programs will operate using a delicate balance of goal setting, supportive group interaction, challenging adventure experiences and facilitated debrief. Through these experiences, participants will realize their value, strengths and abilities and learn life skills that will translate into making them stronger individuals and community members.
Right now, Dan and Adam have been elbow deep in paperwork as we are in the process of filing forms and adhering to all legalities that allow non-profits to be born. The wheels are beginning to spin, the momentum is building, and we can see life being breathed into Waypoint! We are looking forward to the opportunity to custom tailor a program that meets your specific needs and goals in the near future.
Keep checking in with us as we'll keep you updated on all that's going on. Thanks again for reading our blog, we hope you're as excited as we are to see what's to come...
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