Banana University presenters-- Thanks to those of you who have been diligently submitting your Banana University presentation updates to me on time as indicated in the timeline below. For some of you, who hopefully know who you are: I have not received consistent or, in a few cases, ANY updates from you on your presentations, so I am a bit concerned about your level of preparation. Please make every effort to Your final submission deadline was YESTERDAY, Sunday 9/6/26, so if you haven't yet please make sure to share with me a final update on your presentations so you can then move to the final stage of rehearsing and timing your presentations (ideally twice or more) before we depart for Banana Univeristy in exactly 5 days (!). Submit your updates here: https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update [https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update] Parents: I would appreciate your help checking in with your Scouts about the progress of their presentations and serving as an audience member for their rehearsals so you can provide them with some constructive feedback. Sun. 8/23: Provide your concept and some basic details for your presentation. Sun. 8/30: Provide an outline / notes for your presentation. Sun. 9/6: Provide a complete draft of your presentation. Fri. 9/11: Rehearse and time your presentation at least two times, at least once before an audience. Cheers, Chris Kim Banana University Coordinator Previous Message From Chris Kim at Aug 26 2026 12:34 PM Folks-- If you're receiving from us, I have not yet received your FIRST update on your Banana University presentation(s) due last Sun. 8/23: please do so at the link below ASAP!! https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update [https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update] For those who wish to review the outlined notes/resources in the Banana University notebook (esp for first-time attendees who will also be presenting), you can find the electronic form of the notebook here: https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop850VillaPark/ [https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop850VillaPark/] - Menu > Resources > Forms & Documents > Banana University Notebook As a reminder, your SECOND update is due this Sunday 8/30: Sun. 8/30: Provide an outline / notes for your presentation. Previous Message From Chris Kim at Aug 20 2026 9:54 AM Folks-- The link in my email below was incorrect; I've corrected it below but it is: https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update [https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update] Previous Message From Chris Kim at Aug 19 2026 8:25 PM Attachments: 2026 Banana U - AGENDA_filled.docx [https://troopwebhost.blob.core.windows.net/troop850villapark/2026_Banana_U_-_AGENDA_filled_202681923252019881272.docx] Banana University Instructors - Deadlines_Links.pdf [https://troopwebhost.blob.core.windows.net/troop850villapark/Banana_University_Instructors_-_Deadlines_Links_202681923252025114624.pdf] Banana University Instructors - Preparation & Teaching.pdf [https://troopwebhost.blob.core.windows.net/troop850villapark/Banana_University_Instructors_-_Preparation___Teaching_202681923252034596.pdf] Folks-- Congratulations on the honor of serving as a Banana University presenter this year! Please find the attached DRAFT agenda for our upcoming 48th annual Banana University on the weekend of Sept. 12-13, 2026. On it you will find the topics you chose at the Banana Planning meeting or that were assigned to each of you. I know you are likely already busy at the start of the academic year, but please “do your best” to wisely manage your time and fulfill your commitments as a leader in our troop. Accordingly, I am requiring brief weekly updates from each of you on your presentation progress (please submit one update per presentation). Note the weekly deadlines and requests below: Sun. 8/23: Provide your concept and some basic details for your presentation. Sun. 8/30: Provide an outline / notes for your presentation. Sun. 9/6: Provide a complete draft of your presentation. Fri. 9/11: Rehearse and time your presentation at least two times, at least once before an audience. Please submit all updates here by the deadlines listed above: https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update [https://tinyurl.com/BU2026Update] As a reminder, you have either been given a 15-minute timeslot for your Skills of Leadership presentation or a 10-15 min presentation for any other troop-specific topics. Make sure you know your allotted time for each topic! Our troop has prepared the attached "Instructors-Preparation & Teaching" and "Deadelines_Links" documents. Please take the time to read them over before you begin planning out your presentation. If you locate or wish to develop a printed handout for your presentation, be sure to send me an email no later than the Wednesday before Banana U, and I’ll proof and print them for you; otherwise, you will have to print your own and make at least 25 three-hole punched copies for this year’s group. Oh, and hopefully you haven't forgotten about that very special perpetual trophy for "Best Speaker". Several adult judges and your SPL will help decide which Instructor is the finest, so give it your best if you want to take home the gold! Our troop is going to have an incredible time this year, and with your help we’re going to be kicking off our Scouting year right! 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