Thank you to YAC members who were able to help celebrate our Cyclone new American citizen!!!
FOURTH FRIDAY WITH SERVICE-LEARNING Learning: Students finished pinwheels. Students watched videos on Paths to Peace and International Day of Peace (September 21). International day of Peace video: http://www.pathwaystopeace.org/, Pathway to Peace video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL08nMoTHQ. They also heard inspirational music. Pinwheels were placed in front of the library as they were finished. During first hour, we collected pinwheels from Spanish and Chinese classes. During the double, pinwheels from Primary and Lower Division were collected. Mrs. Clay car was overflowing with pinwheels, drums, table and supply to make pinwheels. Expected volunteers are: Braeden to MC, Christina B, Lexi H. Sasha B. and Johnesha H. Mrs. Clay and Mrs. Rettinger will be on site
Next week we will have a reflective day. We will start the Be the Peace Cards and end our day with an introduction to Students Against Hunger in Oklahoma, Casady Cans Do.
World Neighbors came on campus and talked to us about helping their mission. A few sophomores approched Mrs. Clay. They will write a project proposal soon. HH leadership classes undertook this project. Robert Clements contacted YAC to motivate interest.
YAC SECOND OFFICIAL MEETING-Still at brainstorming stage. FACILITATORS: Sarah, Rose, and Mrs. Clay
Roberts Rules of Order
a. Chairs Report:
Rose started the meeting with a report of fundraising. Cokes and Japanese drinks are officially for sale now. At the end of the day, Vincent made signs and re-stocked the refrigerator. Rose also stated that her Asia Connection Club will have another meeting because she had poor attendance to her first one. She will work with Leah, our new student from Korea. Rose also explained Fall Fest to new members.
Sarah delivered Mrs. Clay's updated handout: What is YAC?, YAC rubric, Tuesday meetings
Braeden had to leave. He will MC the Pinwheels for Peace 2009.
b. Treasurer Report: Fundraisers and grants available.
c. Media and Public Relations Report: Zainab was not able to attend the meeting but sent message with Mrs. Clay that the Field Guide is on hold until next year. She will work on a field guide for all teachers.
d. Website: Aamina will work when she has time with Josh to change her PP into a website. She has tried to get in touch with Mrs. Waters, but schedules have not worked out.
e. Sponsor's Report:
Mrs. Clay requested volunteers for the UD Open House and organizers for the YAC Open House and chapel presentations. She needs someone to stay at the office and direct them to the Library Audio Visual room during the UD Ipen House, Thursday, September 24. YAC members present volunteered the YAC chairs to organize the YAC Open Houses and chapel presentation. Mrs. Clay will check YAC chairs schedules.
Home Groups: are ready from Service-Learning Fridays. New students and freshmen without study halls are yet to choose prefered home group.
S-L Fridays is going well. Finishing first advocacy project: Pinwheels for Peace.
New projects: Project Ignition needs volunteers: New projects facilitated by students away from Casady will meet for breakfast the last Tuesday of the month from 7:25-7:45 a.m. William and Andrew are facilitating this project for Casady.
Mrs. Clay will meet with Challenge 20/20 Monday, September 21,from 7:00-7:30 at Jimmy's Egg: Josh, Sarah, Mrs. Zesiger and a member of the Environmental Club will be attending. Josh will facilitate the meeting. Our NAIS partner schools are from New York and China this year. Special Care will meet during the Pinwheels for Peace Celebration, and Native American Story teller will meet next week.
YAC members were asked if they had special agenda items. Freshmen asked to consider selling pizza. They will check with Mr. Pena and Mr. Huestis and handle the ordering and delivery of the pizza if approved.
TABLED FOR NEXT MEETING
1. Conferences: Peace Jam, NYLC, NAIS People of Color, NAIS, ISAS
2. YAC Constitution
4. CASADY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE; SEPTEMBER 24, EVENING-YAC REPRESENTATIVE(S) AT THE OFFICE. Volunteers needed to improve the brochure
5. YAC Presentation at Chapel: YAC OPEN HOUSE: WHAT IS YAC? HOW DOES IS HELP THE REQUIREMENT? YAC FUNDING FOR PROJECTS...10 REASONS WHY YAC IS YOUR REQUIREMENT FRIEND
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