Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Kyle CAP Christmas Party – by Dec. 10






Kyle CAP Christmas Party – by Dec. 10

The Kyle CAP Christmas Party asks for gifts to brighten the Christmas of underprivileged children. This organization is looking for new gifts for ages ranging from newborn to 18 years. While the children live on a reservation, keep in mind that they see the same things our younger relatives do on TV. Gift suggestions include stuffed animals, toys, games, winter clothing, coloring book & crayons, cosmetics, jewelry, CDs, tapes, inexpensive CD players, watches, and balls. For older children please send gift certificates in small denominations from WalMart.

Gifts should be mailed by no later than Dec. 10 to arrive by Dec. 16 at the following address:

Kyle CAP Christmas Party
Medicine Route District Service Center
Attn: Noreen Two Bulls
PO Box 496 – South Allen Road
Kyle, SD 57752

If you have specific questions, call (605) 455-2448, 2304 [M – F, Mountain Time].
-Autumn Holt

Friday, November 22, 2013

Founding Sisters Tea - January 29, 2014

 
 

 
Founding Sisters Tea - January 29, 2014

During Eleanor Clift's visit to campus, the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement will partner with the League of Women Voters for a  “Founding Sisters Tea”. The tea will be a discussion with Eleanor Clift about her book, “Founding Sisters and the Nineteenth Amendment”. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 29, 4-5:30 pm, at Graham Cottage, Transylvania University.  To learn about Ms. Clift, visit her website, http://www.eleanorclift.com/  For more information about this event, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu 
 
 
 
 



Friends of the Children - by December 9


Friends of the Children - by Dec 9

 

Jessica Lockhart-Cordule is coordinating a Friends of the Children project through the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement.  If you would like to participate, simply obtain a shoebox and follow the steps as listed in the flyer below.

 

 

 Jessica is planning a shoebox drop off, but the details are pending.  Watch for her flyers  around campus for more info about locations, but she plans to have a drop off on Monday, December 9 (reading day). Jessica will deliver the boxes to her church in Alabama to be included in their shipment to Guatemala.  For more information contact Jessica at jblockhartcordule17@transy.edu  For more information about Friends of the Children, send a message to friendsofthechildrenal@yahoo.com or visit their Facebook Page.

 
 

Seedleaf Garden Box Build - Dec 11


Seedleaf Garden Box Build - Dec 11



Join Seedleaf as they build garden boxes, 1-3:30 pm  at 311 Nelson Ave, Lexington, KY 40508.  To sign up, contact Karen at Seedleaf. To learn more about their upcoming eservice and engagement vents, visit their volunteer calendar.

Delivery to Diploma - January 16, 2014



Delivery to Diploma - January 16,2014

Delivery to Diploma, a program of Fayette County Public Schools, creates gift bags filled with helpful information and useful baby items to give to parents of all newborn babies in Fayette County. The gift bags are given to families of all babies born in Fayette county each month, even if they don't live in Lexington. That's approximately 500 newborns. Regardless of where they go, we hope that those children have a great start in life, and come to love learning. The project will take place on January 16 from 4- 5:30 pm at the FCPS Central Office. Central Office is located near the corner of Main and Ashland (701 East Main, across from McGee bakery.) If interested, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu by January 14.

Kentucky Senate District 13 Special Election Candidate Forums - December 1 and 2





Kentucky Senate District 13 Special Election Candidate Forums - December 1 and 2



In preparation for the Kentucky Senate District 13 Special Election scheduled on December 10, a couple of candidate forums will take place in our area:

Sunday, December 1: Operation Turnout Candidate Forum:  3:30 pm, Greater Liberty Baptist Church, 330 Chestnut St., Lexington, KY.

Monday, December 2: League of Women Voters, Lexington, KY Candidate Forum:  7 pm, Woodland Christian Church, 530 East High St, Lexington, KY.

Not sure if you will be voting in this special election?  Visit the Kentucky Voter Information Website to find out.

 

Lexington Art League Community Art Project - By December 31




Lexington Art League Community Art Project -
By December 31



The Lexington Art League is collecting light bulbs for LUMINOSITY, a public art display scheduled for February 21 to March 31, 2014 at Triangle Park. All kinds of incandescent bulbs will be accepted, and they do not need to work to be used for the display. Spiral fluorescent bulbs won't be accepted. To participate, just stop by one of the donation sites listed with your bulbs by December 31.  This is a great way to engage in art, and recycle!  


Source:
http://tadoo.com/2013/11/12/lal-lightbulb-drive/

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Help-Portrait - December 7




Help-Portrait - December 7



Help-Portrait is a global movement of photographers, hairstylists and makeup artists using their time, tools and expertise to give back to those in need.  To often families want to take a family portraits and aren’t able. Louisville’s local photographers, hairstylists and makeup artist want to give back to our communities. FREE! 
 
If you would like to help with the next event in our area, visit 
http://help-portrait.com/ to sign up.  The event will be held on December 7, 10 am - 4 pm at Sojourn 930 (930 Mary Street).  Crafts, food and fun!
 

 
This opportunity was shared via Robin Jones, Women Veterans Coordinator for Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs. Transylvania OCSCE has not worked with this agency, so if you plan to volunteer, please tell us about your experience.
 

 

Thursday, November 14, 2013

The Trans* Day of Remembrance - November 22


 
The Trans* Day of Remembrance - November 22


The Trans* Day of Remembrance seeks to recognize the disproportionate impact of violence on trans* community, connect the Greater Lexington area to resources, and celebrate the lives and resiliency of trans* individuals. Our hope is for you to join us in this night of commemoration and celebration as we share experiences through a candlelight vigil on Old Morrison Steps and share resource illumination fair in the William T. Young Campus Center Gym on November 22 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. There will be shared experiences and information as well as resources at the event.

Volunteers are needed to prepare small crafts prior to the event, set-up and tear down, candle distribution, photography, and other logistical tasks the night of. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Rayne Parker at bsparker15@transy.edu for more information.

Radio Eye Training - December 6



Radio Eye Training - December 6



Radio Eye, a nonprofit radio reading service for the blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled, is searching for volunteers. They need readers for their Kentucky Series and Health Programs, as well as substitute readers who can fill in throughout the week and weekend for volunteers who cannot make their scheduled reading. Orientation will be on December 6th at 10am. To sign up, contact Chelsey at chelsey.vandyke@radioeye.org.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Delivery to Diploma - November 21




Delivery to Diploma - November 21



Delivery to Diploma, a program of Fayette County Public Schools, creates gift bags filled with helpful information and useful baby items to give to parents of all newborn babies in Fayette County. The gift bags are given to families of all babies born in Fayette county each month, even if they don't live in Lexington. That's approximately 500 newborns. Regardless of where they go, we hope that those children have a great start in life, and come to love learning. The project will take place on November 21 from 4- 6 pm at the FCPS Central Office. Central Office is located near the corner of Main and Ashland (701 East Main, across from McGee bakery.) If interested, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu by November 19.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Civic Health Initiative Results Published



Civic Health Initiative Results Published


Last year, the Kentucky Secretary of State released Kentucky’s first-ever Civic Health Index, revealing that civic engagement was generally declining in our Commonwealth. To address the concerns outlined in the Civic Health Index, she launched the Civic Health Initiative, a series of 15 data-collecting roundtables at Kentucky colleges and universities to discuss ways to improve Kentucky’s overall civic health. The resulting document, the 2013 Civic Health Assessment,  can be found at http://sos.ky.gov/civics/Documents/CivicHealthAssessment2013FINAL.pdf

Focus on the First Newsletter - Ongoing


Focus on the First Newsletter - Ongoing

 

Interested in learning more about the Lexington community?  You can sign up to receive the 1st District’s monthly constituent newsletter from our city council representative, Chris Ford.  Focus on the First features recent community events, updates on government projects, description of current policy changes, and more.  Contact Tiffany via email ttatum@lexingtonky.gov to be added to our email distribution list.  Our Councilman’s office is located at  200 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Lexington, KY 40507, (859) 258-3216.

Realizing Accountability Creates Equity Forum - November 16


 
Realizing Accountability Creates Equity Forum - November 16

 
 Fayette County has had a Race, Community and Child Welfare Committee [RCCW] in place for the past several years. This committee, comprised of those who work with families and children in the child welfare system and interested community partners is devoted to eradicating racial disparity in our child welfare system with solutions that improve services to all children and families in our community. The Fayette County, RCCW Committee will be co-hosting a community forum to permit dialogue and recommendations for reform of service to families and children of color who have engagement in the child welfare system. 

The event will take place Saturday, November 16, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Imani Church & Family Life Center, 1555 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY. For more information, contact Shanee Walker, shanee.walker@kysu.edu , Marion Gibson, marion.gibson@kysu.edu , or call 859-253-1500.

Conference on Social Innovation – February 20-22, 2014


Conference on Social Innovation – February 20-22,2014




The Ashoka U Exchange, the world’s largest global convening for social entrepreneurship education, will take place Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22 at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. 

Interested in social innovation? Consider joining over 650 students, university leaders, and entrepreneurs at this event. To learn more about Ashoka U. visit their website
 
Information courtesy of the Swearer Center for Public Service

Seedleaf Activities - November 9-23


Seedleaf Activities - November 9-23



Seedleaf has the following volunteer activities coming up:

·  Saturday, November 9th--Build a Garden Bed http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1506379.jsp

·  Saturday, November 16th--Permaculture Install at GTP http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1506436.jsp

·  Saturday, November 23rd--Seedleaf 101 http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1507049.jsp

Crafts Teacher for Valley Park Activity Board - Ongoing


Crafts Teacher for Valley Park Activity Board - Ongoing



Valley Park Activity Board focuses on programs and activities that serve the children and families of Cardinal Valley, a culturally rich and diverse neighborhood with a large number of low-income families.  They work in connection with the Cardinal Valley Elementary PTA as well as the Jesse Higginbotham Technology Trust. “Our goal is to provide safe, healthy, educational and recreational opportunities for our kids.”

They have been fortunate to have Bluegrass Youth Ballet start a very successful outreach dance program, but since many of the families walk to the center, they are concerned that enrollment may decline in the winter. To combat this, they started hosting free crafts workshops for the families as they wait for their children to finish class. The mothers are learning to crochet, while waiting siblings are busy with crafts.  Here’s where they need help! They just started offering these classes this week and already have 16 participants. They are looking for volunteers to help with the current classes, and possibly start more classes.  The current classes are taught on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Jesse Higginbotham Neighborhood Center in Valley Park. They provide all materials free to the families to encourage them to participate.

Additionally, as they look into winter break activities, they would like to offer a variety of free day classes from December 18 through January 1 at the Neighborhood Center. The Park Activity Board will be meeting on November 18th at 5:30pm at 2077 Cambridge Drive to begin discussing this.

For more information, contact Jerome Higginbotham, Vice-President, Jesse Higginbotham Technology Trust, Inc. at jeromehigginbotham@gmail.com or visit  www.jessehigginbotham.com

Kentucky’s Martin Luther King Jr. Citizenship Award – Due December 4


Kentucky’s Martin Luther King Jr. Citizenship Award – Due December 4

 

The Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission, part of the Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment, is seeking nominations for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Citizenship Award. 

The citizenship award is given to an individual who embodies the spirit and energy of the late civil rights leader. The criteria for nominees include persons who have demonstrated leadership and achievement toward the principles of racial equality, interracial harmony, economic justice, participation in Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observances and dedication to King’s dream. 

The deadline for receipt of citizenship award nominations is Dec. 4, 2013. All winners will be recognized at the Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration in Frankfort on Jan. 16, 2014. For information and guidelines on the award, please visit www.ome.ky.gov

The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service - Early Deadline December 9




The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service - Early Deadline December 9




The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service will take place June 8 – August 1, 2014.  IPVS has been training undergraduate students to be leaders in their community for 15 years through this fast-paced eight week academic internship program. IPVS students will be equipped with the practical, philosophical, and ethical tools needed for leadership in the nonprofit sector. If you are interested in being nominated for this program, please contact Karen Anderson by December 2 to arrange an interview. Nominated students receive priority consideration for admission and scholarships.  If you are interested in the program you may apply by the early deadline of December 9th to receive a 5% tuition discount. If you have questions please contact IPVS Manager, Kristen Wright by email at IPVS@tfas.org or by phone at 202.986.0384.

 

Summer of Service Program Components

 

  • Internships- Competitive placements with local and national nonprofit organizations
  • Classes- Up to 9 transferrable, accredited courses in ethics and government from George Mason University
  • Housing- Roommate matching & furnished apartments on George Washington University’s downtown campus
  • Scholarships- More than 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need
  • Leadership & Professional Development- Mentoring and career building activities including seminars, site briefings, and guest lectures
  • Community Involvement- Hands on service projects, fundraising activities and visits to local nonprofit facilities
 

Thursday, November 7, 2013

NAMI Lexington Open House - November 26


NAMI Lexington Open House - November 26


NAMI Lexington is hosting an open house on Tuesday, November 26, from 5-8 pm at the Participation Station, 869 Sparta Court in Lexington.  Come and learn about the programs, familiarize yourself with their peer-operated center.  This is a great way to learn if you would like to serve as a volunteer for their programs.  Yes, there will be refreshments.  For more information, contact Julie or visit their website.


 

Community Action Council Russell School - Ongoing



 
Community Action Council Russell School - Ongoing

Community Action Council is looking for dependable volunteers for several projects.  Contact LaFleesha Patton at Community Action Council at Russell School, 859-554-4350.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Chi Omega Silent Auction for Make a Wish - November 6



Chi Omega Silent Auction for Make a Wish - November 6



Transylvania University Chi Omega is having their annual Silent Auction on November 6, at 6:30 in the Campus Center. Everyone is welcomed to attend. The student admission price is $15.  All proceeds go to grant a wish for the Chi Omega wish child!  For more information, contact Morgan Page.

The Refugee Perspective Presentation - October 29




The Refugee Perspective Presentation - October 29




Kaitlin Haggard, CARE Service Leader, is coordinating  "Life Through the Eyes of a Naturalized Citizen: The Refugee Perspective" Tuesday, October 29, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center Gym. This event will feature Hayder Saeed, a naturalized citizen discussing his path to citizenship, and Dabney Parker of the Kentucky Refugee Ministries, speaking about issues refugees face. For more information, contact Kaitlin Haggard.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Crimson Christmas Booth Sign Up - by December 2




 
Crimson Christmas Booth Sign Up - by December 2



Since 1992, Transylvania has hosted a holiday party for the youth of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm in the Campus Center Gym and Lounge (formerly known as the Canteen).

Booth activity should be appropriate for children ages 6-11. We anticipate 35 children will attend.  If you are interested in hosting a booth, please sign up at the booth form by December 2. For more information, contact Karen Anderson or Cam Mueller

MLK Day of Service - By December 9


MLK Day of Service - December 9
 
 
 
In January 2013, Transylvania hosted several community service opportunities for our students as well as the Lexington community. Opportunities ranged from knitting for Special Olympics to playing with children in the Amachi program.  It was a great way to make it a day 'on' for our community. 
 
Now is the time to plan for the national day of service. Project leaders may have their own projects in mind, or may take leadership for past project that could be continued, including the Amachi Field Day, the MLK Day Blood Drive (work with Barton Lynch), valentines for the troops, or other projects.    If you would like to coordinate a project for this day of service, please contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu by December 9.

Salvation Army Angel Tree - Nov 18 to Dec 6




Salvation Army Angel Tree - Nov 18 to Dec 6
 
 
Transylvania will once again host three Salvation Army Angel Trees.  These trees will feature tags with gifts that are being sought by children in our community.  These children are members of financially struggling families.  Tags will be available beginning November 18 at the Campus Center, Beck Center and the Transylvania Book Store. Tags will be numbered; we ask all who participate to indicate their name on the spreadsheet near the tree so we know who took what tags, in the event we need to follow up about the gift. Gifts need to be returned UNWRAPPED by December 6, or you may opt to take your gift directly to Salvation Army's Angel Tree Distribution Center. 1030 South Broadway Lexington  (the old Winn-Dixie grocery store). For more information, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu. For more information about this program in general, contact Michael Summers, Michael.summers@use.salvatinoarmy.org 
 
 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Transylvania Cupcake Wars - November 24




Transylvania Cupcake Wars - November 24



(For Transylvania Community Only)

Transylvania's Phi Mu Fraternity will host Cupcake Wars, November 24, 1-3 pm in the Campus Center. Fee is $3 per person to taste-test and $5 per person to be on a cooking team AND taste-test the cupcakes; all proceeds will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospital. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Emily Novak at ehnovak14@transy.edu

(For Transylvania Community Only)

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Mission Lexington Dental Clinic - October 19



 
Mission Lexington Dental Clinic - October 19



The Free Dental Clinic located at 216 South Limestone is moving to 230 South Martin Luther King Blvd on Saturday, October 19th. Volunteers interested in helping can meet at the Mission Lexington Dental Clinic at 9:15am at 216 South Limestone to help move equipment and supplies (one block away) into the new building.

Mission Lexington runs free clinics and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that helps those who need it the most and can afford it the least.  They provide $3.6 million worth of care and offer 240 patient visits every month.  Moving into the larger building will allow the free dental clinic to serve twice as many patients as before.

 
To sign up to volunteer, contact Chris Skidmore, Mission Lexington Executive Director, at 859-519-8157 or chris@missionlexington.org  For more information about the program, visit http://www.missionlexington.org/

Friday, October 11, 2013

Annual Festival of the Streets – October 19





Annual Festival of the Streets – October 19



The First Annual Festival of the Streets sponsored by the Street Voice Council and friends will be held Saturday, October 19, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Courthouse Square, Main Street and Limestone. This is a celebration of the gifts and talents of the men and women who call the streets of Lexington home. There will be no admission fee, live music, great food, games, an arts and crafts sale, and more! There will be meetings on Wednesdays from 10 am-3 pm for volunteers to help artists work on crafts. Volunteers are also needed to set up at 9 am and to clean up at 4 pm on Oct. 19th. For more information, please call (859) 514-7210

Lunafest – November 7 and 10







Lunafest – November 7 and 10

Lunafest is a film festival for, by and about women.  Lunafest Lexington will hold the film festival on November 7 at the Kentucky Theater, and Transylvania University will host an encore presentation on November 10. This is a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Fund (25%) and GreenHouse 17 (75%) Greenhouse 17 is formerly known as the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program.  Check back to learn how you can volunteer with this exciting event.



Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky Walk – November 2






Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky Walk – November 2
 

Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky (DSACK) hosts a yearly walk to raise awareness and money for research. This year’s event will take place on November 2, at Heritage Hall/Lexington Civic Center. Registration begins at 9:30 am, and the walk begins at 11 am. General information regarding this year's walk can be found at their website http://www.ezeventsolutions.com/fr/DSACK/2013Walk 
 
Matt Shorr, Transy Class of 1998, asks that we support The Ovengers: http://www.ezeventsolutions.com/fr/DSACK/2013Walk/TheOvengers




College for Living - October 22


 
College for Living - October 22
 
 
College for Living will once again start on Transylvania's campus. This series of classes for adults with developmental delay will take place in Haupt Humanities from 6:30 - 8 pm, Tuesday nights from October 22 until November 12.  There will be a party on November 19.  First time volunteers should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before their shift so that they can attend a brief orientation.  This program is a partnership with Bluegrass.org.  For more information about the program, or to sign up to volunteer, or if your group is interested in hosting the party, contact Olivia, ojoakley15@transy.edu or Roshni, rndesai14@transy.edu 

The Homelessness Forum - October 16


The Homelessness Forum - October 16


The Homelessness Forum will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the MFA Faculty/Staff Lounge Representatives from the Catholic Action Center, the Hope Center, and the New Life Day Center will speak about their organizations' philosophies on homelessness, the programs they offer to combat it, and their volunteer needs. This event will also include a donation drive for Students Against Hunger and Homelessness; attendees are encouraged to bring supplies for making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to donate to SAHH. 

 

This event is being coordinated by CARE Service Leader Kaitlin Haggard, and she is looking for eight volunteers to help lead discussion after the panel presentation. She will have a list of potential questions volunteers might user for discussion. Please email Kaitlin at knhaggard16@transy.edu if you are interested in helping.


Delivery to Diploma - October 17


Delivery to Diploma - October 17




Delivery to Diploma, a program of Fayette County Public Schools, creates gift bags filled with helpful information and useful baby items to give to  parents of all newborn babies in Fayette County. The gift bags are given to families of all babies born in Fayette county each month, even if they don’t live in Lexington.  That’s approximately 500 newborns. Regardless of where they go, we hope that those children have a great start in life, and come to love learning. 

The project will take place on October 17 from 4- 6 pm at the FCPS Central Office.  Central Office –is located near the corner of Main and Ashland (701 East Main, across from McGee bakery. )  If interested, contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu by October 16.

Alternative Winter Break - Sign up by November 8





Alternative Winter Break/Gulf Coast Relief - Sign up by November 8
 
 
10-24-13 update: Deadline extended to November 8!
December 2013: You are done with finals but not quite ready to go home. What to do? How about spending a little time volunteering for gulf coast relief? If there is enough interest we will put together a service trip in December 2013.  Costs will be based upon the number of participants, and will include transportation, housing, breakfast, and lunch.  The group would go out for dinner at night.  The intention is to keep the costs under $300. For more information, contact Cam cmueller@transy.edu by October 21.

Meadowthorpe Elementary Saturday Program – by October 22


 
Meadowthorpe Elementary Saturday Program –
by October 22
 
 
 
 

Meadowthorpe Elementary would like to start a Saturday program for youth.  They have just begun discussion on this, and would like to build a program for 5-10 Meadowthorpe students. Volunteers would serve as mentors for reading, offer homework support, assist with recreational breaks and provide encouragement.  Because this is in the planning phase, they are thinking this will take place on Saturdays from 8:30-10:30. 
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is located on 1710 N. Forbes Road in Lexington
If you would like to be involved in pioneering this new program, contact Joel Katte, 859 381-3521, joel.katte@fayette.kyschools.us   or www.twitter.com/PrincipalKatte


 
 
 
 
 
 

Lexington Christmas Parade – Application Due November 25


Lexington Christmas Parade – Application Due November 25




Applications for the 2013 Lexington Christmas Parade, Presented by Kentucky Utilities Company, are now available. The parade will be on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:30pm. The parade will line-up on Midland Avenue, and travel down Main Street to Mill Street. To download a copy of the application, please click the link - http://www.downtownlex.com/luminate-lexington
 

If you have any questions about the parade, contact Laura Farnsworth, Senior Event Coordinator for the Downtown Lexington Corporation, at 859-425-2593 or Laura@downtownlex.com

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

AVOL Dining Out for Life - December 4


 
AVOL Dining Out for Life - December 4



AVOL's Dining Out for Life, in which approximately forty local restaurants will donate 25% of their profits for the day to AIDS Volunteers, will take place on Wednesday, December 4th. Volunteers are needed to serve as ambassadors at breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. Ambassadors serve to give diners information about AVOL and collect extra donations. This is a fun event and a great opportunity to fulfill service hours required by your Greek organization! If you're interested in serving individually or getting your organization involved, please contact Stephanie Oghia at stephanie.dofl@avolky.org.

Make a Difference Day - October 26



 
Make a Difference Day - October 26
 
 
Make a Difference Day is a national day of service taking place on October 26, 2013.  Transylvania will host several service projects; Transylvania students may sign up for the projects. Click on the link below for more information on each project. Check back frequently as more projects will be added.
 
Please sign up by October 24
 
 
International Book Project     Click here for more information and to sign up
(Transportation provided if 6 people sign up by 10-18)
 
 


BTW Fall Festival      Sponsored by ASB Click here for more information and to sign up
 
 
 
 
Closer to the time of the day of service, some 'members only' projects may open up to anyone interested in participating - please check back for availability.
 
If your group is holding a service project on Make a Difference Day and would like to be added to the list, please contact Karen Anderson, kanderson@transy.edu
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fayette County Public Schools - Specific Ongoing Needs

Fayette County Public Schools  - Specific Ongoing Needs



Fayette County Public Schools has shared the following needs.  To volunteer, visit http://www.fcps.net/administration/departments/family-community/volunteering to complete the volunteer application/background check and contact the appropriate person on the list below.  Your background check is good for 4 years. If you go to the link above and the system is down for maintenance, contact the person listed below first and check back for the application availability.
 

Breckinridge Elementary
Need for tutoring/mentoring programs for special education students.
Jennifer Mink
859-381-3275
Breckinridge Elementary
Need for more tutoring/mentoring programs in the Alsab and Codell Drive areas.
Jennifer Mink
859-381-3276
Crawford Middle School
Need for tutoring programs to support middle school students
Mike Jones
859-381-3370
Crawford Middle School
Need for in-school tutoring programs
Mike Jones
859-381-3370
Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
Need for mentoring program during lunchtime
Amanda Arnett
859-381-4920
Henry Clay High School
Need for more tutoring and mentoring programs
Paula Caise
859-381-3423
Lansdowne
Volunteers (people that could come on a regular basis for tutoring, reading, helping with AR, and possibly implementing great LEAPS) 
Jennifer Fish
859-381-3500
Lansdowne
I would love some “grandparents” that might like to join us for lunch in the cafeteria to just talk with our students, model good manners and be friends to kids
Jennifer Fish
859-381-3501
Lansdowne
Names of people who offer tutoring during the summer, we always have families asking about tutors and have very few contacts to provide them.
Jennifer Fish
859-381-3502
LTMS
Need help during our Academic Enrichment  classes 10:30 to 12
Jane Gettler
859-381-3192
Meadowthorpe
Saturday school support
Joel Katte
859-381-3521
Veterans Park
homework clubs in the afternoons from 3:00 to 4:30, Monday-Thursday
Amy McVey
859-381-3161