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Hello everyone! This is Jolie Ren and Tyler Adair, your Co-Presidents for Valencia UNICEF's 2016-2017 chapter, and welcome to Valencia UNICEF's blog, where we will regularly update on important meetings and information.

Monday, November 20, 2017

Meeting Recap: 11/20

Hi UNICEF members!! Here's a recap of today's meeting: 1. Trick or Treat boxes were due today, but if you still need to turn in your boxes, please contact our president, Neha. Our goal for this year's ToT boxes was $3,000, and our total money raised will be announced next week. Thanks so much to all members for raising money that will go towards helping underprivileged children globally. 2. We have a Panda Express fundraiser TODAY!!!! Go to...

Monday, November 6, 2017

11/06/17: Meeting Recap

Hi, UNICEF members! Here’s a recap of today’s meeting: 1. Trick or Treat boxes will be due next meeting, November 20th. You will receive one service hour for each box turned in. We’re partnering with Key Club to raise money for underprivileged children globally. Our goal is $3,000, so be sure to donate any spare change you have and spread the word!! 2. We’re having a fundraiser at Panda Express this month on November 20th. Please go there...

Monday, October 23, 2017

10/23/17: Meeting Recap

Hi UNICEF members!! Here’s a recap of today’s meeting: 1. We introduced our assistant officers! Nessia (Arts), Kylie (Fundraising), Ava (Membership), and Hailey (Communications) will assist our current officers. 2. It’s October, so its time for Trick or Treat for UNICEF!! This year, UNICEF is partnering with Key Club and local elementary schools to raise money. Our goal is $3,000 to help children in need. This video encapsulates what...

Monday, October 9, 2017

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...

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

9/18/17: Meeting Recap

Hi everyone! The first UNICEF meeting of the year was held on Monday (9/18) at lunch. We had a great turnout and are so excited for this year! We discussed our goals for the year, fundraisers, attendance, assistant officer positions, and more. Here's a recap of Monday's meeting: 1. We introduced UNICEF and our officer board. (From left to right): Back row: Riley Seow (Director of Arts), Neha Vyas (Co-President), Brinly...

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Sign In: 9/17

Sign in sheet: 9/17...

Monday, March 6, 2017

Meeting Recap: 3/6/17

Hello everyone! Thank you for coming to our meeting today. We covered many important topics today: This month is World Water Month, in which we raise awareness for those who trudge for 8 hours a day to find water for their villages. Here is a story about Aysha, a 13-year-old girl from Ethiopia who journeys through this arduous task. The UNICEF Tap Project has unfortunately come to a close, so we will not be doing that this year. Here is an...

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Meeting Recap: 2/6/16

Thank you for coming to our meeting! This month is Humanitarian Action Month, so each week, we will be covering emergency relief topics ranging from hurricanes to Ebola.  To start off with this month's theme, we talked about the aftermath of our most recent disasters, as well as how the victims are recovering, in Hurricane Matthew and the war in Eastern Aleppo.  We are partnering with the Humanitarian Network with school supplies...

Monday, January 23, 2017

Meeting Recap: 1/23/16

Hello everyone! Thanks for coming to our first meeting of the semester. Here are the topics we talked about today: January is Human Trafficking Month, and we watched a video and displayed an article for this topic. To recap, human trafficking includes violence upon victims, abuse, sexual exploitation, forced labor and the use of children as soldiers.  Although advocates like UNICEF strive to raise awareness and improve the conditions...