National Volunteer Week/Earth Day/STUCO Crazy Fun Week/Global Youth Service Day Connected

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Sign-ups for any volunteer opportunity at Casady Places to Serve Blog http://casadyplacestoserve.blogspot.com/.  We are using sign-up genius to avoid using paper.


Friday: April 19: UD Chapel Speaker: Youth LEAD Trainer, Tabitha May-Tolub
Youth LEAD OKC Adult Mentors Training at Wing

Saturday, April 20: Youth Lead OKC Training at Wing

Sunday: April 21: Youth LEAD OKC training at Wing

Monday, April 22: Earth Day-STUCO's "Can't Be Tamed"

Tuesday, April 23: STUCO's "When I Grow Up..."

Wednesday, April 24: STUCO's "Team Day"  Special Schedule

Thursday, April 25: STUCO's "Grease"  YAC F-5 Fest: Johnnie's Day...Say Casady!

 

http://www.gysd.org/april_26_april_28

Friday, April 26: STUCO's "Caddyshack", B-Block YAC Service Unites Celebration
MD International Club, 8th grade Holi Celebration
Boys and Girls Club Green Team: Park Clean-up weather permitting

Saturday, April 27:  Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts
Children's Art Field with Sarah Covington, Day Chair
Face Painting with Kendall Bleakley, Day Chair

Sunday April 28: Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, Feed the Children Fair
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon: Casady After School Program decorations and volunteers manpower cheering and water stop at Britton and May by Anne Hill
Feed the Children Fest by Concession stand:  Set-up and tear down: 10:00-6:00.  Children's Fest 3:00-5:00 by Abby Johnston

First April Meeting: ????

National Volunteer Week: at Casady it will be Week of 28th to accommodate STUCO's Crazy Fun Week and connect to Join Hands Day.

Delivery of President Service Awards will be Thursday, May 9th at Chapel. Group picture this Thursday.  We are working on getting volunteer ice cream to celebrate.

Global Youth Service Day, April 28th : Abby R's project with Feed The Children

Join Hands Day, Thursday, May 2: Dinner Movie and Ice Cream to bust community needs

Thursday F-5 Fest Activity after finals: Holy and Join Hands Evening @ proposal, pending final approval by pertinent administrators

End of the year YAC reflective Celebration May 10th.

F-5 Fest Project for Join Hands Day

WHAT IS JOIN HANDS DAY?  Youths and Adults Volunteering Together.  Brings youths and adults together to improve their own communities. joinhandsday.org

 

DINNER--- MOVIE---REFLECTIVE ICE CREAM SOBREMESA

MAY 2, JOIN HANDS EVENING, 7:30 PM, QUAIL SPRINGS  20 people MD and UD students, parents and teachers attended!

Join hands with Assistant Chaplain Father Tim Youmans, 6th grader, Rachel Christi,  CASADY YAC F-5 Fest Project (Service Action Council Project ), and RunHers Women's Association, TAKING STEPS BUSTING COMMUNITY NEEDS    

DINNER: Have a Johnnie's dinner with family and friends at a convenient time for your schedule. Say Casady YAC when ordering your meal on any Thursday in the month of April and May.  Johnnies will donate a percentage of the sales to Casady YAC F-5 Fest fundraising to honor Bennett, an infant Cyclone battling Pearson's Syndrome.  The Bob Stoops Champions Foundation https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bob-Stoops-Champions-Foundation/114155395314738?id=114155395314738&sk=info will match what YAC's F-5 Fest events fundraise.  In the month of April we collected $275.00

GIRL RISING SCREENING:
Join hands with Assistant Chaplain Father Tim Youmans and 6th grade Casady student, Rachel Christi who believes, "Girl Rising is an AWESOME MOVIE everyone should see", Casady YAC F-5 Fest Project and RunHers Women's Association.  

To attend the RunHers Women's Association screening of Girl Rising purchase $ 10 tickets online ASAP at @ http://gathr.us/screening/2350). 

The movie is the centerpiece of 10x10 – a global campaign to educate and empower girls. A portion of Girl Rising ticket sales go to support girls’ programs around the world through the 10x10 Fund for Girls’ Education. The Fund goes to 10x10’s high-impact network of non-profit partners and leaders in girls’ education: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United Nations Foundation, Partners in Health, Plan International USA, Room to Read, UNICEF, and World Vision.

Sheila Kidder of runhers states, “runhers believe(s) in the power of education to change not only a girl, but the world.  By bringing Girl Rising to Oklahoma City we are showing our community a beautiful film that demonstrates the impact education can have on girls’ lives around the globe. Together we can be part of a revolution that gets girls into a more positive, and life changing educational climate.”
From the award-winning producers of The Documentary Group and Vulcan Productions, with strategic partner Intel Corporation and global television distribution partner CNN Films, Girl Rising premiered on the eve of International Women’s Day, March 7, 2013.

SCREENINGS OF GIRL RISING SCHEDULE ON MAY 9TH AND MAY 23 @ 7:30 @ Quail Springs Theatre did not make it.  There is a screening at Crossroads on May 30th @ Crossroads Theater.  Purchase tickets now online at  http://gathr.us/.  100 people minimum for the screening to tip.

REFLECTIVE ICE CREAM SOCIAL @ Johnnie's. Say Casady YAC when ordering your meal.  A % of sales goes to Casady YAC F-5 Fest honoring Bennett. 

Or have an ice cream SOBREMESA at home to reflect the movie. 

Consider sending direct donations to the Bob Stoops Champions Foundation in honor of Bennett.  Make checks directly to the  Bob Stoops Champions Foundation with Casady YAC F-5 Fest: Bennett Hanneman in the memo.  Mail donations to: Bob Stoops Champions Foundation, Barry Switzer Center, 180 W. Brooks, Norman, OK  73069."

3rd YAC meeting in March

Agenda

1. F-5 Fest Follow-up. No one attended this meeting because there was an incorrect announcement. We will revisit agenda after spring break .  The meeting took place on Thursday, March 28th due to Good Friday.  Minutes at http://casadyf5fest.blogspot.com/

TABLED ITEMS BELOW

Jessica brought to our attention this inspirational video

 

Su Lan from Texas shared this videos



a high school video contest winner

Getting over a bad day

2nd Friday of March 2013

Happy International Women's Day

Agenda
All grades present.  Jessica G. and Martin facilitated the meeting

Goal: Determine what will be the first activity of F-5 Fest, when, who, where
Jessica led more brainstorming.  The only decision made was to have a meeting next week to narrow the brainstorming

1. F-5 Fest Follow-up:  Members gave ideas which are at the white board at Woods. The YAC meeting next week will be Tuesday because Wednesday is grandparents day

 

2. National Service Conferences Mrs. Clay said to go to http://casadyplacestoserve.blogspot.com/ and get information.  Most students are interested in the TIDE conference this year.  The final decision will be made after spring break.  The available conferences are:
NYLC: DENVER, COLORADO MARCH
TIDE: MASS, MAY, MEMORIAL WEEKEND
NSCSV: WASHINGTON, JUNE

3. Youth LEAD OKC on Casady Campus:  TABLED, but Mrs. Clay asked the Video teacher for help.  Mrs. Thompson will ask her video production students.
April 7, 5-7 PM
Final recruitment meeting, facilitated by Casady Youth LEADERS
Goal of meeting: Facilitation by teens before training, bonding as group, creating logo, and picture for marketing purposes

a. Introductions: Seondre and Yogaish
b. What is Youth Lead? Why YLOKC? Why are you here?: Carleigh, Hunter, Sidney, Gavin
c. Video "The Freedom to Believe or Not"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCY1pRzQrMg: Jack, Maggie, Agnish

d. Bonding Activity:  Decorating cupcakes while designing a logo competition for YLOKC, creative group picture for marketing usage
e. Inspirational ending: Shannon and Sam

Teen Videographers needed for research purposes
a. April 7:  Monthly meeting 5-7 PM Casady Wing
b. April 19: Adult Training  2-7 PM  Casady Wing
c. April 20: Teen Training: 9-4 PM Casady Wing
d. April 21: Teen Training: 1-4 PM Casady Wing

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEKEND

Sunday, March 10

10:00-Noon: Chesapeake Boathouse River Bank clean-up.  Contact Mrs. Clay or Kyle Traub, 860-921-1288.  Mrs. Clay will be on site from 10-11. Text her when you get on site 405-520-1325

YOUTH BOARDS

March 10: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation application for new Philanthropy is in your DNA Youth Board is due. 
Jessica spoke on behalf of YLX
 

TABLED
4. Presentation to Casady Parents Forum on Community Service-Learning Program

First March Meeting Agenda, March 1

Food-4-Thought sent by Youth LEAD OKC CEO Shannon P.
Happy Multicultural Week!  Celebrate Diversity! Enhance your Cultural Competency

Sophomores and juniors attended. Fruits, nuts and drinks requested for next meeting

1. F-5 Fest Update: Jessica G reported that due to liability issues, the babysitting fundraising was not going to take place.  Then, she open the floor for suggestions of activities. Sidney J. gave the idea of a volunteer fair during National Volunteer Week.  There were ideas of dance and game competitions.  Positive responses, but no concrete plans or committees taking responsibilities.  Jessica also reported that the International Club will be celebrating Multicultural Week next week and they are fundraising for F-5 Fest cause.

2. Saturday, March 2: UCO Multicultural Institute: 11 Days of Unity, Mrs. Clay requested greater ownership of this project from YAC.  She asked interested students to view her presentation and talk to her about working on this during the summer to have a plan to present to the administration at the beginning of the school year 2013-2014 https://docs.google.com/a/casady.org/presentation/d/1Ek-CitwvnLw_PM6e5UP6VGg9-4135WfJ1Fi49PSWSLk/edit#slide=id.p18

3. National Volunteer Week Plans Tabled
a. April 19:  Chapel Speaker:  Mr. Josh Bottonly update of H2ope project and connection of college admissions, service, and celebrating volunteerism
b. Delivery of Presidential Awards http://casadyplacestoserve.blogspot.com/
c. Method
d. Celebration

4. National Service Conferences: http://casadyplacestoserve.blogspot.com/ Tabled
a. NYLC: March, Denver, Co. One student expressed interest, but no follow-up
b. Youth LEAD, TIDE, The Wave of Change: Boston, Mass. 2 students expressed interest
c. National Conference on Service and Volunteering, June: Washington, D.C.

Third February Meeting, February 22

FEBRUARY DISCOVERIES

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Agenda and minutes

Crossroads Hospice speaker and volunteer coordinator joined the meeting.  Sophomore and juniors were present.  No seniors or freshmen.  Welcome new member, Josh W.

1. F-5 Fest Approved:  What is F-5? What is F-5 Fest @ Casady?  Why F-5 Fest?

INTERNET RESEARCH

F-5: A fighter plane, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_F-5,

An incredible tornado classification,

http://www.tornadoproject.com/fscale/fscale.htm, 








F-5 Festival: http://f5fest.com/2011/ A new festival exploring the intersection of art, design and entertainment. Organized by passionate people who truly understand the value of community and creativity, F5 Festival seeks to be a meeting place for the brightest minds in the world.  Founded on the belief that true insight and lasting inspiration come from unexpected places. F5 fosters creative collisions,: those moments of lasting insight and inspiration that occur when we discover something unexpected. The two-day festival gathers creative directors, motion designers, filmmakers, digital artists, photographers, producers, interactive designers, graphic artists, agency executives, visual effects experts, musicians and industry visionaries—to name only a few. F5 is more than just the pulse of creativity; it is its heart.


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Casady F-5 Fest Background:  Jessica G., YAC sophomore chair, wanted to promote service in the culture of our school and more intentional service collaborations across the lake with a project similar to BALTO or SWINE week.  During those weeks, at public schools, students have a series of fundraising activities for a chosen cause.

Jessica showed the BALTO Week video and opened the floor for ideas. Connections to STUCO, Gales, Art Club (t-shirt) contest were brought up.  What about if every club embraced a day?  Jessica stated that this year, we might not have a full week, but whatever we do, should be done WELL to insure sustainability of the events in the culture of the school.  Mrs. Clay stated to be watchful with the quality of the events,  being discouraging of anything that will waste food for entertainment when we have 700,000 Oklahomans under the poverty level, many experiencing hunger.  She also stated concern with using people for a quick laugh to earn dollars.  She hopes the organizers will make sure always focus on respecting human dignity and the fact that there are so many younger students watching to UD students as their role models.

It was very exciting to hear the enthusiasm for the idea.  The Crossroads Hospice guests stated, "The kids made us realized how little we did while we were in high school...  They made us wish we could go back and take  advantage of what was being offered, be more involved."

 

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Jessica gave credit of the creative F-5 name to Jessika R.  Mrs. Clay stated that her first reaction to  F-5  was negative because of its connection to destruction, but after the above quick internet research, she sees it as massive inter-divisional positive effort to help a cause and develop relationships and positive leadership.  It is short, sweet, to the point and with many creative possibilities.   

 

As Jessica started her research for an organization to receive the funding from events with emphasis on relationship building, she first considered OATH http://www.oathcoalition.com/about-us/about-faq/,  After Mrs. Clay shared the below e-mail from Mrs. Carol Williams, Primary Division teacher, and remembering Bennett's mom moving chapel speech during STUCO's blood drive, Jessica decided to propose embracing helping Bennett H. and his family with F-5 Fest 2013 fundraising. 

 

Written Dec 28, 2012 10:07am: Carmen.  Below is some information about Bennett.  I hope this is what you need. Bennett Hanneman is 11 months old.  He is the son of Aimee and Ben Hanneman.  Mrs. Hanneman is the reading / learning specialist in the lower division here at Casady.   Adeline, Bennett's sister, is a pre-kindergarten student at Casady.  I have copied some information I received from Aimee after they received a diagnosis on Bennett.

Our hearts are breaking after learning the diagnosis for Bennett last week so this post has been most difficult to compose. The news is not good as the test results from Baylor indicate he is fighting an EXTREMELY RARE disease called Pearson(‘s) Syndrome. There appear to be less than 100 diagnosed cases worldwide! We are trying to wrap our minds around it and it’s extremely overwhelming. 
This is OUR explanation compiling some of the information his team of doctors provided for us. Pearson Syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder caused by mitochondrial deletions/mutations in cells throughout the body. (Mitochondria are small units responsible for energy production in the cells.) Mitochondrial disease causes cells to not be able to carry out their function and result in various symptoms. At present, for Bennett, it has been bone marrow failure and pancreatic malfunction. 
Most cases of Pearson Syndrome appear to be random occurrences instead of an inherited condition and Bennett’s is just that. Unfortunately there is no specific treatment for Pearson Syndrome other than to support the symptoms, which is what we have been doing and will continue to do. He will be dependent on red blood transfusions (which have been about every two weeks) to treat his anemia, We continue his daily dose of neupogen to stimulate white cell production. He’ll probably need more platelets at some point. He’ll continue taking his vitamins (A,D, E and K liquid). We’ve added enzymes to his daily routine in hopes that it will help him absorb more nutrients when he eats. 
 In Pearson Syndrome, disease problems tend to show up first in blood and the pancreas (like it has for Bennett), but the bad cells can already be in other organs and tissues in the body waiting for other difficulties to occur. His test results indicate only 20% of the cells in his body are normal leaving 80% that are compromised. So, it’s a “wait and see” situation to know what might happen next. 
As you might imagine there are and will continue to be enormous expenses involved in Bennett's ongoing care.  

The Hanneman's are a wonderful family that will truly be grateful for your help and support.  Let me know if I can be of further assistance.  Carol Williams

The F-5 Fest received approval to fundraise from Mr. Philipson  three days ago with restrictions given by our business manager, "We're a go on having the babysitting event, but we run into a roadblock in making a fundraiser directly for the Hannemans--essentially, regardless of the tragic circumstances, if we're giving the money to a private individual, we're running a business and compensating somebody, and that has a number of implications regarding taxes, school policy, etc. " 

 

Bennett's family is going to designate the organization for F-5 Fest proceeds, but Mrs. France, MD Director told Mrs. Clay on 2/22/2013 that the Bob Stoops Champions Foundation  http://www.oufoundation.org/sm/winter09/story.asp?ID=313 will be matching what F-5 Fest events collect.  Mrs. France e-mailed "A benefit account to help defray Bennett's medical/care costs has been established at BancFirst locations.  Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so at any branch.  The account is listed under his name...Bennett Hanneman Benefit Account." 

 

For details and to share ideas about  Casady F-5 Fest 2013, contact F-5 Fest Chair @  jag427@cox.net.   UPDATE ON F-5 FEST 2013:  During lunch Jessica talked to Mrs. Seitter who said the Art Club would love to help. Jessica also talked to Sidney G. Sidney said she would love to draw something kinda like an emblem. Jessica will  give her the color scheme and other emblems from other schools. 

 

Jessica reported that the first possible event could be: babysitting fundraising on campus during the March 1, CPO Auction.   Jessica worked hard during the snow day making permissions, flyers and registration form to be ready.  The event was approved with reservations three days ago. A meeting with Mr. Sheldon, Division Heads, and Dean of Students about Jessica's Registration Form disclaimer is pending as well as responses from teachers who were asked to help supervise the event, a minimum of two required, besides Mrs. Clay.   

Mrs. Clay asked YAC for a round of applause for Jessica's effort and demonstration of thoughtful leadership.

 

 

Jessica needs as many teen helpers as possible because we have to have a ratio of 2 children per teen to insure safety and individualized attention of the kids under our care from 5:30-11:00 PM for a fee of $30 per child. Jessica passed her prepared volunteers signed up sheet. 

 

Mrs. Clay sent e-mails to key teachers in LD, PD, and UD to help Jessica supervise children and teens, and create age-appropriate activities, although Jessica already had a process at brainstorming stage.  Mrs. Clay will be supervising the whole event, but a minimum of two other teachers and possibly a nurse are required. 

UPDATE:  
Mrs. Clay request for help from teachers and nurse was not successful.  The babysitting event on campus was cancelled due to concern for the safety of the participants and liability issues.  Mrs. France, LD Director, suggested for the group of teens who signed-up to consider volunteering individually at the homes of interested parents attending auction and provide their individual proceeds  or a percentage to F-5 Fest. 

  

 

2.  Volunteer opportunity: -Apple Tree: Volunteers needed for Saturday. Help elderly and cast to connect.  Get service hours and free ticket to production.  Mrs. Clay requested volunteers because she is unable to attend the Saturday performance, 27 elderly expected to attend.  The YAC collaboration with the Drama Department will allow performers and back stage crew to receive service-learning credit.

Jessie R. will chair this service opportunity.  After school, she recruited, Maia K. to help her welcome and usher our elderly guests from the Statesmen Club at the Vineyard to Fee Theater. Jessie and Maia received thank you tickets to the performance for their gracious service.

Jessie delivered 27 tickets to the Vineyard's Activities Director and introduced herself to some of our  elderly guests who were enjoying a 50's gathering at the Vineyard.  Jessie stated to the guests that she welcomes to opportunity to help make their Apple Tree experience enjoyable and be there to share during the intermission and at the end of the performance. 

On Wednesday, at 11:30, members of the cast were ask to consider performing a couple of songs from The Apple Tree at the Vineyard. This is possible because Wednesday is UD Parent-Teacher Conference Day.

ITEMS TABLED until next meeting

-Great new Youth Boards available at http://casadyplacestoserve.blogspot.com/.

-National service learning conferences in March (Colorado), May (Boston) and June (Washington D.C.). Check details at  http://casadyplacestoserve.blogspot.com/