Anything Goes Ushers Needed!

Hi everyone, Anything Goes opens in a couple days and we need ushers! For each show, we will need about 6 or 7 ushers. You would arrive about 45 minutes before the show at Bulldog Corner, and will be able to see the show for free! The dates are 11/9-11 at 7 pm, 11/12 at 2 pm, and 11/17-18 at 7 pm. If you are able to help for any of the shows or have any questions, please contact Sarah Dobbin ASAP at 9956580@bedfordnhk12.net. Thanks!
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Sarah Dobbin

Inner-City Peer Tutoring Opportunity

Hello, everyone! For my Senior Project, I am starting an after-school tutoring program for Manchester High School students. I am looking for BHS volunteers to peer tutor for the first session of the program. The program will be taking place every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 pm at 351 Chestnut Street in Manchester (in the old police station, right next to a fire station).

If you are interested and need peer tutoring hours, please fill out the google form below and a volunteer schedule will be emailed to you: https://goo.gl/forms/zySDglxIvmHWpBvd2

For general questions, contact Sara Clark at: 9956745@bedfordnhk12.net

For more information about location and parking visit: http://www.thezealmovement.com/
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Sara Clark

PTG Color Blast 5K Volunteers Needed

Bedford PTG Color Blast 5K is coming on Sunday, June 4th!! Not a runner but would still like to be involved in the event…we need lots of volunteers to make this a successful community run/walk.

Please click here http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F45ACAA22A2F49-bedford to see the opportunities available and sign up to help out. Feel free to sign up for more than one slot and plan on spending a colorful day with us!
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Sue Jenanto
PTG Co-President

Collection Drive - Homeless Women Presentation Follow Up

As a follow up to the homeless woman feminine hygiene presentation (which had a great turnout, thank you to all who attended!), a collections drive is being held for feminine hygiene products that will be donated to homeless shelters like New Horizons or Families in Transition depending on their need for these items. There is a collection bin in the Main Office behind the desks, so just tell the secretaries you would like to donate to the homeless women hygiene drive and they will direct you! It has been decided that one hour of community or chapter service will be given for 2 donated packs of a feminine hygiene product. If the donors would like credit, put your name on the products somehow and myself or those involved with the drive will be able to sign community service forms. Thank you very much!
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Sasha Neefe

Concert - Senior Project

For Nick Kafejelis's senior project, a concert will be held in the commons on this Friday, May 19th. If you went to Battle of the Bands and remember the opening band So It Goes, this is the band that will be performing an hour and a half of songs from 6-7:30 this Friday! It's going to be a super fun time with some snacks and room to dance, or to sit and relax and listen to music. Admission fee is $2 to be donated/pay for snacks. Since for our purpose, the commons has a 100 person maximum capacity, please sign up using this google form for the concert, so that we can keep track of our attendance numbers. Link: https://goo.gl/forms/0p2aDWEHYl28HTav2 Thank you all very much!
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Sasha Neefe
So It Goes lead guitarist

Dodgeball Tournament

Hello everyone! For my senior project I am running a dodgeball tournament on Friday, May 5 from 7-9 pm. It is $5 a person and teams of 5. The money goes to a great organization and school activity hours can be handed out for those who need them. The more teams the better so feel free to sign up in the link below. You can also show up to play if you cannot fill out the form. https://docs.google.com/a/bedfordnhk12.net/forms/d/1fjAJXp85dxyxlaZ63loOsDi-aQwsp6WNmbFNeN9tKjA/edit
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John Belhumeur

Participants needed

For our CAS Project, we are helping to organize and host an Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The event is at Bedford High School on May 13 and registration begins at 10 am. Sign up online at: https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=4946
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Morgan Cappa

Presentation: Advisory block 4/17

There will be a presentation in the theater tomorrow, Monday April 17th, during the advisory block. The goal of the presentation is to bring awareness towards the issue of homeless women lacking feminine hygiene products, and the consequences that follow. Once this issue is presented to and understood by the audience, there will be a collection drive for these feminine hygiene products that will be donated to homeless shelters in the area.      

RWL: 30 min of community service and/or cultural enrichment
NHS: 30 min of individual or chapter service
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Sasha Neefe

Week of Service Day 3

Snack cart is back in the conference room this morning!

BulldogMUN Volunteering

Hi everyone, BHS's Model UN team is looking for student volunteers to help host our annual conference, BulldogMUN. BulldogMUN IV will be held on Saturday, April 15th from 8:30AM-5PM at school (volunteering can happen in shifts, but if you're free, stay as long as you can). We'll need about 8-10 volunteers to help carry out a range of activities like paging (passing notes in committee), copying papers, taking photographs to document the conference, and running the charity refreshment stand. This is a pretty relaxed/fun service opportunity, and we could really use your help! Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Adviser Note: I'll put this in x2VOL shortly after approving it. I hope we can staff both events, so keep in mind that we've not got Our Promise to Nicholas and Model UN going on the same day.
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Neelam Sandhu
Secretary-General of BulldogMUN IV

Week of Service: Monday

It's not a five-star continental, but remember that as part of our celebration you can stop by the library conference room Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning for a fruit, granola bar, or treat breakfast snack.

As you're doing your activities today, make a note of how much hours people are giving to your event. We'll want to start keeping a running total. Our 1,200 hours from last year is going to be tough to beat!

Important Announcement for Treats for Tails Volunteers!

For everyone who signed up to bake Monday after school: Unfortunately, there was a scheduling error with the FACS room, so this will have to sadly be cancelled. We apologize for this being such late notice!

There is still room on x2vol to go around to advisories and talk about/collect dog supplies if you need more hours!

For everyone going around to advisories: Be sure to let the advisories know that along with giving the supplies to you during the week, they can also put supplies in a box what will be located outside of the commons. You can simply place collected items in the box after getting everything from advisories. The main supplies we are looking for include dry dog food, toys, leashes and collars- there is a list on the Animal Rescue League website!

 For any questions, please email Sarah at 9956580@bedfordnhk12.net. Thank you for your help!
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Come to Bollywood Night!

Hello, everyone. We're hosting Bollywood Night on May 5th, from 6:30 p.m to 11 p.m, at Bedford High School. Admission is $7 for people 8 years old and up, bring your family and friends! Cultural Enrichment hours available! At the event, there will be: - A Bollywood movie showing - A dance performance - INDIAN FOOD!!! - FREE henna PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/LJiKQDICKH6Qy2tZ2 All proceeds will be going to the North South Foundation. Their mission is to develop human resources by giving scholarships to brilliant but needy students in India entering colleges, regardless of religion, gender, caste or creed. Donations besides the admission fee would be appreciated!
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Siri Dabbi and Rhea Tumminkatti

Week of Service: Boys and Girls Club Painting Activity

Hey everyone, I am coordinating an event for WOS. It will consist of the following: 15 volunteers will transport themselves to the Manchester Boys and Girls Club (carpooling can be arranged), and will assist the kids with a painting so the kids can have some creative opportunity. We will have to brainstorm the best way to coordinate the painting, whether it be printing out pictures for inspirations or having a guided painting. Each volunteer will probably be responsible for 2 kids for the whole time so they can bond and have some fun with them, there will be about 30 kids participating. Depending on funds, each volunteer may have to pay $5 for the supplies; I will know for sure this weekend. The activity will be taking place on Thursday from 3-4:30 ish, after school. It should be pretty chill and lots of fun! Thank you!
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Sasha Neefe

Scholarship Opportunity

Hello seniors! For my senior project, I am hosting a film screening for my film "The Shakedowns" on Friday, May 5th at 7 pm in the BHS Library. The admission price will be 5 dollars and all of the ticket sales will go towards a scholarship awarded to either one or more students (depends on how this process goes). I thought I would open this up to all of you seniors because college is expensive and I would love to help alleviate that burden! What's great about this scholarship is that you don't need to write me an essay, get recommendations or show me your grades. All you have to do is shoot me an email and we'll set up an interview! I will be taking your requests until April 11th at 2:35 pm, so if you want a chance at the scholarship, contact me before then! The winner(s) will be announced at the film screening. Definitely consider contacting me because money is money, every little bit counts towards less student debt! Thank you! My email is 9956812@bedfordnhk12.net Hope to hear from you soon!
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Jill Tokac

Destination Imagination State Tournament Needs U!

Destination Imagination will host it's State Tournament at BHS on Saturday, April 1st. We are in need of volunteers to help out in many areas of the building 7am - 7pm. It will be a fun day of problem solving and creativity for over 500 kids ages 8-18. We need your help in making our very first Bedford tournament a success. For more info on what DI is, please see www.nh-di.org
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Marie Russell
DI Advisor

Tomorrow's Mini-Meeting Postponed to Friday, 7:15 am

If you haven't already heard, parking tomorrow is a major concern of the administration. NHS will need to do its part and not add to extra traffic around the building tomorrow morning.

See you Friday. If you have conflicts, let your attendance officer know. No need to ask me for permission.

Oh, and if you somehow haven't heard -- tomorrow, Seniors are parking in the Junior lot, and Juniors are asked to not drive to school.

Volunteers needed handing out race bins and schwag

NHS,

Here is an opportunity to support our school's DECA chapter. Millenium Running is offering financial assistance for DECA's upcoming trip. We would greatly appreciate some members who can help out on March 25th or 26th. Service hours and RWL hours will be provided. Here is the link to the sign-up. Thanks!

Bit.do/shamrockshuffle

Or

https://docs.google.com/a/bedfordnhk12.net/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiOK9hkCu596jzqZ8Ni0SA9HYJ3FdtORyKRkoA-Rme8gfd6w/viewform
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Nick Courtney
VP

Painting Night

Hi everyone,

I spoke this morning about a painting night that myself and Nick Corkery are running for our CAS project. It is on Friday, March 31st from 6-8 pm in rooms 117/118. It will cost $10 to paint as this will help pay for supplies, and an extra $5 if you wish to keep your painting, but our goal is for all paintings to be donated to nursing homes in Manchester in order to brighten up their walls. Any profits will be donated to Families in Transition.

There will be a choice between four guided paintings, or you can do your own thing!

Please sign up using this google form if you would like to participate in painting.
 [ https://goo.gl/forms/GsN5HVnRsIBZ2CTg2 ]

There will be 1-2 chapter service hours rewarded if you paint. If you would like to volunteer with cleaning up or supervising the event, there will be sign ups on X2VOL and 1-2 chapter service hours rewarded. Thank you!

There is a limited number (approx. 40) of spots for the painting night and signups are due by March 23rd, so sign up as soon as you can!

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Sasha Neefe

Half Marathon Volunteers Needed

Hi Everyone! On March 25th there is going to be a half marathon in Manchester. I'm looking for anyone who would like to volunteers to help me with water handouts and trash pick up. There can be two groups, a morning one from 7:45-10am, and afternoon from 11-1:30pm. I'm looking for around 10 people for each group. The Bedford hockey team does these races often, the work is easy and its great for individual hours! Along with the group, I'm also going to be handing out flyers to help raise awareness for my senior project, which is on hepatitis C. (If you are a part of the BHS hockey team this will not count towards your count unfortunately).
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Kristen Perras

Penny Wars!-Jar Monitors needed

Hi Everyone! During Spirit week I will be doing a fundraiser, Penny Wars. All proceeds will go to Kids' Cafe; a comprehensive program that not only provides evening meals to children four nights a week, but also structured recreational activities, interaction with caring adults and a place where children and teens can learn and grow with the support of others. The fundraiser will take place at lunchtimes only, Tuesday-Friday. I need people to sit at the ticket booth and watch the jars of money. On Friday I will need more people to help me count out all the money to determine the winning grade. Please sign up using the link below.
  https://docs.google.com/a/bedfordnhk12.net/spreadsheets/d/1o2pwnvVYFYHuawE2DbTGk6n1Qrq8tcVg_iopXF5Vr8U/edit?usp=sharing

(Adviser Note: This opportunity has been made and is available in x2VOL for sign up. Sign up there first to "claim" your spot, and then fill out the Google Sheet for Kate's planning purposes.)
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Kate Gavilanes

Week of Service Planning

Week of Service is planned for Saturday, April 8th - Friday April 14th.

The goal of NHS Week of Service is to get every NHS member involved in living out the goals of our chapter, and furthermore, encouraging the rest of our student body to get involved and get to know NHS.

The goal is to have 8 Projects running during this week. In order to be approved to run, a project must complete a proposal form.

Here is a model form to get you started.

Here is last year's schedule to get you inspired.

Snow Plan

Well, this is fun.

The results of the group 1 snow day alternative poll show that 67.7% of respondents wanted to wait until Thursday of next week for their meeting make-up. So, that's when the next group 1 meeting will be.

That's all well and good; however, there is more snow in the forecast for tonight.

Yeesh.

So, in the event of:

• Normal School Tomorrow
• Group 2 meets tomorrow, 7:15, Group 1 meets Thursday, February 23rd, 7:15
• 2-Hour Delay
• Group 2 meets tomorrow, 9:15, Group 1 meets Thursday, February 23rd, 7:15
• Cancelled School
• Group 2 meets Friday, 7:15, Group 1 meets Thursday, February 23rd, 7:15

We'd be upset if we didn't enjoy sleeping in so much.

School play usher sign-up

The Bedford High School Theatre Company needs volunteers to usher the school play, Comedy of Errors. You will have to perform tasks such as handing out playbills or helping people to their seats. You will also get to see the play for free! Sign up here (and x2VOL): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_1yQ4_IxazqAM-lrMt9z0EBWc8i4x-HOBdQtVUSvb7Q/edit?usp=sharing
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Gabby Lavoie
House Manager

Call for Blood Drive Volunteers

This will be my CAS Project and my Chapter Service Project and I need people that are 16 and older to donate blood and I also need volunteers to ensure it happens safely. Feel free to contact me regarding this.
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Mir Sultan
Coordinator

TEDx volunteer opportunity

Hi everyone! For my senior project, I'm hosting a TEDx conference at BHS on Saturday February 18. There is going to be A LOT to do as far as setup and help during the event itself, so I'm looking for some volunteers to come and help me out! It's from 10am-1pm and I would probably need help from 9-1:30.
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Nicole Earnshaw

Approved Opportunities for our Chapter

Here are three opportunities that need volunteers. 

We had a technical glitch in our announcement system, so sorry for the delay. 

FIT Prom Dress Collection Drive

Hi, everybody! I am a volunteer at Families in Transition, a non-profit organization that helps get homeless families back on their feet. I volunteer at the thrift store, and it's almost prom season! We are always looking for dresses to sell to the community at a lower price which allows people who may not be able to afford a dress look beautiful at their prom. In addition, all of the money that is made at the thrift store goes towards the organization to help families in the community. Thank you so much!

Please email me at 9960922@bedfordnhk12.net if you are interested in making a donation!

- Sasha Neefe

"Only Yes Means Yes" Event Sign Ups

For our CAS project, we are hosting a speaker to discuss sexual assault on college campuses. The week before the event we will be handing out awareness bracelets and we will be gathering signatures on an "Only Yes Means Yes" sign. We need help with this table during lunches, so we are asking NHS members to sign up for a lunch block. We're holding a maximum of 4 people at the table per block. Please sign up for a block here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SX6VBdLMQVT1yI3pKGbS-9ExxwexYekGJE1G2F8Ywu0/edit#gid=0

Thanks,

Kimberly Simpson, Katie Martin, Nina Levine, & Emily Pattison
Event Coordinators

Peter Woodbury School Family Fun Night volunteers needed!

This year's Family Fun Night theme is S.T.E.A.M.

We need volunteers to help elementary students and their families with projects in each area. We may need volunteers in other areas that night as well (food, activities, and clean up after).

Date: Wednesday, February 15 (snow date 2/16)

Time: Session One 4:00 to 5:30pm
Session Two 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Please let me know if you are available to help and indicate which session or both sessions.

Thanks,
Sue Armstrong
armstrongs@sau25.net
Elementary Teacher
Peter Woodbury

These events will also appear in x2VOL.

Next meeting: All member February 2nd

Please contact Clare if you have items you would like to get onto the February 2nd agenda. Among other things, we're already planning to do a clarification of the hours categories.

There is no meeting this week, but keep the following items in mind:

• As far as we can tell, no action has moved forward on:
• The Penguin Plunge or Dip
• Kids' Vote
• There has been some interest expressed in emails, but it is unclear if we have a single student leader (or pair of leaders) that is going to coordinate with these events
• Dues and contracts are due at the next meeting. If it has been lost, here is a copy of the contract to sign.

Group 1 & 2 x2VOL Training

Sign up for x2VOL:

 

Learn how to use it:

Volunteers Needed!

Hi, we are looking for student volunteers to help with this year's Math Counts competition. The competition is from 8:30am - 1:00pm Feb 4th at McKelvie intermediate school (the make up day if there is snow is Feb 11th). No math skills are required! Math Counts is a competition for middle school students, as volunteers we would just be grading the tests, with the help of an answer key, and there will be pizza provided. We did it last year and it was a lot of fun!

Please sign up using the link below

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r80as62KP8kSwT15telSmklGYdUKHxGQKCq52OtfE6c/edit

-Claire Ling and Bridget Healy

Student volunteer coordinators

Reminder: Full Membership Meeting Tomorrow

7:15 am, in the theater. We will be organizing the chapter, handing out pins, and looking ahead to 2017.

New members: Have you read this post yet?
Returning members: If you have an attendance issue, see/email your group's attendance chair, not me.