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BHS We Act Club 2014-2015. What is We Act?. We Act is a movement that empowers young people to become more active local, national, and global citizens. Students plan and carry out projects to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world. Video. We Day .
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What is We Act? • We Act is a movement that empowers young people to become more active local, national, and global citizens. • Students plan and carry out projects to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world. • Video
We Day • Day long event, featuring celebrities and motivational speakers, at the Xcel Center on Wednesday November 12th. • Meant to MOVITIVATE & INSPIRE! • Youth coming together with the goal of making the world a better place • Video • We Day is not a one day event – it is part of a year long commitment to local and global service
We Can Be in the We Act Club? • ANYONE! • Leaders & Doers are needed! • Student planned and lead – research/organize/lead. • Others need to carry out responsibilities. • Whatever time you are willing and able to give!
Who Goes to We Day? • There is a limited number of tickets that our school received – 25 (less than last year). • Individuals will be chosen through an application process. It will be based on leadership and participation in Youth Service
What are the expectations of those that attend We Day? • A strong desire to be part of the team to plan and implement a local and global project. • A full commitment to the We Act Club and the planning, implementation and participation of the year-long projects. • Bring back the enthusiasm from We Day to motivate and inspire the rest of the Club and BHS to participate!
What does We Day cost? • $0 -The ticket and transportation are FREE! • Bring a bag lunch • It is a school day – it will be an excused absence, but you will be responsible to make up all missed work.
How do I apply? • Complete the application and turn it with by October 8th (sooner is fine). • Turn forms into Mrs. Phillips at Youth Services in the IMC or have it put in her mail box in the office • Give a reference page to two teachers (or one teacher and one other adult) – have them return directly to Mrs. Phillips.
We Club Meetings • Every Wednesday 7:25 to 7:55 • Check the Website – Activities & Clubs / We Act Group will SOON be updated! • Sign up for reminders Remind - text reminders • Text “weactclub” to 763-260-8505
Project Ideas? • Last year Hope 4 Youth & Soles for Souls • Bring Ideas to the next meeting • “We Scare”
Other Youth Service • Watch the Youth Services Website for Opportunities • Feed My Starving Children September 30th – sign up at Youth Services or on the website • Presidential Volunteer Award – all youth service counts • Join PWAP (People With A Purpose) • Check the site for more information • Listen for the next meeting in announcements • Let Mrs. Phillips know you would like to get on the email list