FAB applicants should be ready to commit to the following:

Active Engagement

• FAB members ‘show up’. We attend our monthly meetings and the conferences in April, and we actively participate and contribute while there.
• We recognize that being absent or disengaged impacts the group’s ability to build coalition and create a thriving community.
• We communicate as soon as possible with the FAB Advisor in the event of any scheduling conflict.

Respectful Communication

• We believe that every voice should be heard and that every FAB member adds unique value to the entire group. We respect each others’ perspectives, backgrounds, and opinions.
• We will learn how to have tough conversations together, even when it makes us uncomfortable.
• We are engaged and respectful listeners. We use nonverbal communication and positive body language so that we do not talk over each other.

Accountability

• We do what is expected of us and we follow through on commitments we’ve made. If expectations are not clear to us, we ask questions until they are.
• We arrive prepared at meetings and events.
• We strive to lead with kindness when giving and receiving feedback about what we perceive as going well, and as worthy of change.

Hardy Girls’ staff commits to the following:

• Creating safety. We do all we can to create safe, respectful spaces where participants can grow and learn;
  
  
• Being accessible. We will work to make all FAB gatherings accessible. For example, we will help to coordinate carpools; provide gas cards to offset travel to meetings and events; and provide a remote connection option for meetings. We are open to any suggestions of other ways to ensure that everyone can show up;
  
  
• Creating a learning and growing environment. We provide all participants with opportunities to grow their critical thinking skills, ignite their curiosity, build coalition, and challenge the status quo. We aim to make sure that all FABers receive the training and practice to become confident leaders and changemakers in their communities; and
  
  
• Taking you seriously. We believe in the brilliance of girls and nonbinary youth. We will step up to give you information and opportunities, while also trusting you to step up as accountable, respectful leaders.