WHS Do Something ClubWHS Do Something Club

Students working together to make a positive difference on campus,

in the community, nation & the world.

“We are the change we wish to see in the world.”

PROJECT SCHEDULE FOR FALL, 2009

TUTORING AT LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY Accepting any and all Mustangs! The Do Something Club is creating after school programs for mentoring/tutoring the Lakeville Elementary students. Opportunities for community service are offered daily with flexible scheduling. If you’d like to participate: See Ms. Kenney-Benson, Room 523

Halloween for Hunger October 5-26 -- Canned Food Drive

Walk for a Cause: Down Syndrome October 17 – Lake Eola

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Penny Wars during Spirit Week Walk & Roll - November 7th, St. Pete

Walk for a Cause: Autism November 14 – Crane’s Roost

November Awareness Campaign: “Convention on the Rights of the Child” “Children Helping Children”

Red Hand Day: Stop the Use of Child Soldiers November 20

December Awareness Campaign: AIDS/HIV December 2nd

Fundraiser: The Changrawawe ProjectBecome a pen pal to teens living in a village in Zimbabwe, Africa. The Changarawe School was created to educate and assist AIDS/HIV orphans. We will promote sales of handcrafted bags and candles to donate to the alternative income program.

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FALL, 2009Meet in Room 523 on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:15

For Information: See Ms. Kenney-Benson

October 6. 2009 Spirit Buckets for SMALakeville Tutoring Information Session

October 13, 2009 Committee Work Day (Count Pennies & HforH cans)Green Team Recyclers Informational Meeting

October 20, 2009 ADDitions Registration for all VolunteersMake sure you have your social security # to

registerExecutive Meeting

November 3, 2009 Walk n Roll InformationHemp Bracelet WorkshopCrochet Blankets for Mexico

November 10, 2009 Convention on the Rights of the Child AwarenessRed Hand Day

November 17, 2009 Bracelets & Blankets

More Dates to be announced…

RECYCLINGDid you know that an average person (U.S.) produces 1,600lbs. of trash a

year. 75% of that can be recycled.

A team of student volunteers from The Do Something Club

will be responsible for classroom collection of

recyclable goods . Two bins will be placed in each room (one for paper, one

for plastic and cans) Our student volunteers will weekly collect the recyclables to make sure they are disposed of properly. GO GREEN!

Kudos to the Environmental Club for recycling during lunch! If you’re into

composting, SEE: Mr. Ius for details.

Volunteer and earn community service hours.

THE PEACE TEAM

Meetings held to promote peace and non-violence held in Room 523 as announced.

Stay tuned for details.“From Me to We toIncrease the Peace.

Be a part of the …

CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES…

ANIMAL WELFARE

There are 7 million homeless pets in the U.S. (reported 2006 HSUS)

The Do Something Club plans to volunteer with a Pet Rescue organization in the

Spring. Stay tuned for details.

HEALTH MASTER CLUBUnder Advisement of Dr. Tony Moody

Every one deals with insecurities about their bodies- and a positive body image is even harder to come by if you are young adult dealing with a changing body, and new pressures from peers and society to look a certain way. Our program will encourage students to take a pledge to put their health above all else. Dr. Moody’s program will teach us how to make that a reality.

STOP. LOOK. LISTEN.

HUNGER

More than 1 in 10 households in

the United States

experience hunger or the

risk of hunger.

Between 1.3 and 2.8 million runaway and homeless youth live on the streets of America.

HOMELESSNESS

The Changarawe Project was started in 1998 with the aim of providing free nursery education for the many orphaned and destitute children of Changarawe village, Morogoro region, Tanzania. The Project has grown steadily since 1998 and the school is now complemented by three other initiatives - a Micro-Finance Scheme for Women, the Nigel Lloyd Fund for orphan support and a Bibi Club which is support for the grandmothers; many of whom are the cartakers of orphans.

Be part of Free The Children’s 10 By 10 challenge, and help us create a better world. Together in 2010, we will collectively raise funds to develop 10 full communities overseas, and volunteer 1 million hours. Here’s our plan of action.

TEEN ISSUES

An Average of 16 Teens Die each day from Car

Crashes!!

A high school dropout earns about $260,000

less over a lifetime than a high school

graduate.

Every year bullying and teen on teen violence affects

millions of students. It's time to do something. Check out this cause to find out how to

make your school safer.

Over 3 million youth are at risk for suicide, yet

only 36% receive treatment.

People who start drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who wait until the age of 21.

About 1 out of 3 of young smokers will eventually die

from a tobacco related disease.

Teen pregnancy

As of the year 2000, there were about 1 million people in the United States living with AIDS, one quarter of whom are unaware of their infection.

Even if you're not 18, there are plenty of ways to get your voice heard.

Students of the arts in all disciplines outperformed their non-arts peers in the SAT.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.