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PBEM recommends that each BEECN Coordinator (BC) lead an annual process to plan ahead for deployment and activation of their assigned BEECN. To aid in that process and to share the plan with PBEM staff, a [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/24270adbbc63432693f35fa4c526520c form] is linked at the start of this article. The Framework should be turned in annually every March 31st ''at minimum'', though BCs can turn them in more frequently if they wish. PBEM encourages BCs to hold a planning session with all the other volunteers assigned to their BEECN in person, virtually, or over email once a year. The planning session serves several purposes:  
PBEM recommends that each BEECN Coordinator (BC) lead an annual process to plan ahead for deployment and activation of their assigned BEECN. To aid in that process and to share the plan with PBEM staff, a [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/24270adbbc63432693f35fa4c526520c form] is linked at the start of this article. The Framework should be turned in annually every March 31st ''at minimum'', though BCs can turn them in more frequently if they wish. PBEM encourages BCs to hold a planning session with all the other volunteers assigned to their BEECN in person, virtually, or over email once a year. The planning session serves several purposes:  


* Ensures that all volunteers associated with a BEECN are on the same page and coordinating;
* Ensures that all volunteers in a BEECN cohort are on the same page and coordinating;
* Helps volunteers revisit and review their responsibilities;
* Helps volunteers revisit and review their responsibilities;
* Ensures adequate staffing between Shifts A and B;
* Ensures adequate staffing between Shifts A and B;
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* The completed Framework confirms to PBEM that volunteers are still managing the BEECN.
* The completed Framework confirms to PBEM that volunteers are still managing the BEECN.


The link to the Framework Form goes to a Smartsheet survey. When the BC talks over the different questions with volunteers and completes it, the BC can direct Smartsheet to email them an electronic copy. That document can then be forwarded out to the other cohort members for printing. To prepare the planning session, a BC can review the questions here:
The Framework Form is a Smartsheet survey. When the BC talks over the different questions with volunteers and completes it, the BC can indicate to email an electronic copy. That document can then be forwarded out to the other cohort members for printing. The Framework surveying questions include:
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