10/9: Meeting Recap

Hi UNICEF members!!

If you didn't have a chance to sign in today, here's the link. goo.gl/HeExjM

Here' s a recap of today's meeting:

1. We have an opportunity to volunteer at the Santa Clarita Marathon on November 5th. There are shifts available from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm. This is an easy way to get community service hours, which can be used for NHS as well. If you're interested in signing up for a shift, please contact our president, Neha. More information will be available at our next meeting.

2. We have a Chipotle fundraiser on October 30th, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Please go & tell your friends to help support our club and enjoy some burritos at the same time!! You can show your receipt at the next meeting to get one service hour.

3. It's time for Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, where instead of candy, we collect donations for underprivileged children. At an upcoming meeting, we'll pass out boxes in which you can collect coins. Our goal for this year is to collect $300 to further UNICEF's message and benefit disadvanaged kids.

4. Assistant officer applications are now available here. Assistant officers help current officers and learn more about their position in hopes of getting that position in the future, and anyone is welcome to apply. Interviews will be held next week at lunch.

5. At our meeting, Angie showed this video and led a discussion about how getting an education is difficult for children in the developing world. Things that we take for granted, like a classroom, school supplies, and restrooms at school, are privileges in the developing world. 263 million children are out of school globally, and barriers to education prevent children from reaching their full potential. This is why organizations like UNICEF are so important; they are dedicated to making sure that all children can enjoy their right to an education through building schools, training teachers, providing supplies, and helping people see the value of educating every child.

Our next meeting will be Monday, October 23rd, in Mr. McKee's room (516). If you haven't followed our social media yet, please do so at @vhsunicef (Instagram) and @valenciaUNICEF (Twitter), for club photos and important updates.