MY COMMUNITY SERVICEBy Andrew Odom

Boys and Girls Club Last semester I went to the Boys and

Girls Club off of Toombs Street and helped them do some cleaning up.

I ended up helping by tearing down an old shed so a playground could go there.

It ended up being a fun day because I talked to a lot of little kids and it reminded me how much fun being a little kid was.

Operation Christmas Child Last semester I also took part in a

program that allowed me to wrap presents for kids who were less fortunate.

It was a great experience because I knew I made a difference to a little kids life by giving them a few gifts.

Tommy Swann Skeet Tournamament

The Tommy Swann tournament is a fundraiser developed to raise money for the American Heart Association.

It is usually Kappa Alphas biggest fundraiser and it is a fun event.

The tournament is in honor of late a brother Tommy Swann who passed away from a heart attack.

Annually the tournament raises around $15,000.

Why is Service Learning Important?Service Learning has been fun and worthwhile. I have found out that it has given me a better work ethic and has made me appreciate my community more.

Definition of Service Learning

the incorporation of community service within an educational system, esp. as a graduation requirement.

What I learned The Tommy Swann tournament was a

great experience for me and it turned out to be a lot of fun. I ended up shooting in the tournament and I won a couple of things from raffle tickets. It showed me that work could be mixed with play

Benefits of Service Learning

It allows you to help out your community and have a good time.

It lets you help other people and builds teamwork if you do it with other people.

Reflection In the end, I was glad to take part in the

community service because it made me feel good as a person and helped break my laziness. It showed me that giving a little of my time meant a lot to someone else's life and I was glad to help.

The End