VALOUR: _______
I will face all food and beverage aversions with courage e.g. seafood, meats, fowl, coffees, refreshments.
I will bravely face my linguistic fears and dialogue with locals daily.
HONOUR: _______
I am open and honest about my shortcomings and fears.
I honour all through common courtesies and polite manners.
ACCOUNTABILITY: _______
I expect my team members to hold me responsible and accountable to my commitment to AVA, its principles and values.
No excuses.
SERVITUDE: _______
As a leader I sacrifice myself to serve and help others.
EXCELLENCE: _______
My attire reflects well my team, family and country.
My city preparation is impeccable.
GENEROSITY: _______
I honour my blessings by sharing generously with others.
TEAM: _______
Whatever it takes I wholeheartedly help to build, grow and maintain the team.
I subjugate my personal agenda to that of the team.
My behaviour will never embarrass nor reflect poorly on the team i.e. inappropriate language, attitude or comportment.
PERSONAL GROWTH: _______
I take risks and stretch myself daily.
I read.
I take counsel with my peers and elders.
I “look in the mirror” daily.
BALANCE: _______
I train physically, mentally and spiritually.
I appreciate where I am and stay in the moment.
EDIFICATION: _______
I speak well of and to the members of the team.
I honour the host country by “doing it” like the natives e.g. greetings and meetings, eating styles, social protocols.
PRUDENCE: _______
I will eat not waste food.
I dress with modesty and decorum.
I vigorously monitor my spending and daily expenses.
No romantic involvements; neither with team members nor locals.
I will not involve myself in activity with obvious potential for self harm; including but not limited to tattoos and tongue piercing.
No smoking of any substance, no ingesting or experimentation of any illegal drug
ACCEPTANCE: _______
I honour the intrinsic value of team members, embrace their gifts and abide with them in their personal challenges.
Name: ________________ Signature: ________________Date: _________