The ASPIRA Summer Camp (From June 18 to August 2) will include many fun recreational activities as well as volunteering projects and field trips and much, much more! There will be:
- Movies and Popcorn
- Swimming (Weekly)
- Fitness and Sports
- Field Trips
- Barbecue Events
- Pizza and Ice Cream
- Friendship Graffiti T-Shirts
- Prevention Workshops
- Arts and Crafts
- Guest Speakers
- Silent Auction
- Picnic
- Talent Show
- Community Service Projects
Again, as a reminder:
- Who: Middle School and High School Students
- When: June 18, 2012 to August 2, 2012 (Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 3 PM)
- Where: Miramar Civic Center
- Cost: $25.00/week (Total summer fee: $175)
- Registration is on June 12-13 (9 am to 5pm)
- Please have your form signed and filled out.
- *Limited to the first 50 students only!
Icebreaker: Guess Who?
Topic of Discussion: Summer Resolutions (SMART Goal Setting), ASPIRA Summer Camp, and Scrapbook Project
Today, we discussed summer resolutions and goals. We practiced setting a goal for this summer and used the SMART Goal Setting system (see SMART Goal Setting). We also discussed the ASPIRA Summer Camp (see below for more information). Our club is also planning on making an annual scrapbook project to remember this year and to keep a record in the "ASPIRA archives". We will include photos of our previous events as well.
Announcements:
- ASPIRA Summer Camp
- Who: Middle School and High School Students
- When: June 18, 2012 to August 2, 2012 (Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 3 PM)
- Where: Miramar Civic Center
- Cost: $25.00/week (Total summer fee: $175)
- Registration is on June 12-13 (9 am to 5pm)
- Please have your form signed and filled out.
- *Limited to the first 50 students only!
- End of the Year Planning
May Volunteering Project and Recreation Activity
This was our schedule for this day's events:
7:30AM to 8:00AM - Drop off at the Miramar Civic Center
8:00AM to 8:30AM - Go to Feeding South Florida
8:30AM to 12:00PM - Volunteer at Feeding South Florida
12:00PM to 12:30PM - Back to Civic Center
12:30PM to 2:00PM - Pool Party Recreation Activity
2:00PM to 2:45PM - Get Dressed and Get Picked Up
3:00 PM - End of Event
The three middle school groups were all part of the same volunteering project. We volunteered at Feeding South Florida, where we were shown a video describing their goal and how we were helping many people facing hunger in South Florida. Afterwards, we helped to sort many donated items into boxes, in order for them to be shipped off to locations such as soup kitchens. Later, we went back to the Civic center for our Pool Party Recreation Activity.
Icebreaker: Who is the leader?
Topic of Discussion: Paths to Careers and Building a Resume
Today, we took a survey to see what career interests we may have and learned about the importance about planning your future early. This includes college, scholarships, the SAT and ACT, your GPA, volunteering hours, clubs and extracurricular activities, and high school involvement. We also discussed how to build a resume and what will be included in one.
Announcements:
- ASPIRA Summer Camp (This will be discussed in next week's meeting)
- Feeding South Florida Volunteering Project
- Friday, May 25, 2012
- Also, you must wear closed toes shoes, a white shirt and jeans for the volunteering event. For the recreation event after, please bring a bathing suit/clothing, a towel, and a change of dry clothes.
- Please have all forms signed and turned in by tomorrow in the main office, in the ASPIRA folder.
- Please see the schedule below and plan accordingly.
7:30AM to 8:00AM - Drop off at the Miramar Civic Center
8:00AM to 8:30AM - Go to Feeding South Florida
8:30AM to 12:00PM - Volunteer at Feeding South Florida
12:00PM to 12:30PM - Back to Civic Center
12:30PM to 2:00PM - Pool Party Recreation Activity
2:00PM to 2:45PM - Get Dressed and Get Picked Up
3:00 PM - End of Event
Icebreaker: None
Topic of Discussion: Changes to May Community Service Project
We have decided to unite the three middle school clubs for one community service project at Feeding South Florida, instead of at the Young at Art Museum. Here is our planned schedule:
Friday May 25th
7:30AM to 8:00AM - Drop off at the Miramar Civic Center
8:00AM to 8:30AM - Go to Feeding South Florida
8:30AM to 12:00PM - Volunteer at Feeding South Florida
12:00PM to 12:30PM - Back to Civic Center
12:30PM to 2:00PM - Pool Party Recreation Activity
2:00PM to 2:45PM - Get Dressed and Get Picked Up
3:00 PM - End of Event
Also, you must wear closed toes shoes, a white shirt and jeans for the volunteering event. For the recreation event after, please bring a bathing suit/clothing, a towel, and a change of dry clothes.
Announcements:
- Aspira 17th Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony
- Signature Grand
- Friday, May 18, 2012 (Tonight)
- 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- $20.00 per person
- *Please remember to bring your ticket to the awards ceremony.
- *Also, please keep in mind that this is a formal event and therefore, please dress accordingly.
Icebreaker: Telephone Game
Topic of Discussion: Anti-bullying
Announcements:
- Aspira 17th Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony
- Signature Grand
- Friday, May 18, 2012
- 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- $20.00 per person
- *Parent permission slips are due. Please make sure to have them signed if you plan on attending.
- *Also, please keep in mind that this is a formal event and therefore, please dress accordingly.
ASPIRA Club Federation
5/11/2012 4 PM to 7 PM
During ACF meetings, we meet with the other schools to discuss what is occurring in each school's club. The president of each school's club will make a report.
Also, this is the ASPIRA ACF Meeting Schedule for the Aspirantes who were not able to make it this evening.
Old Business:
- Video messages expressing how ASPIRA has made a difference in our lives.
- On March 30, 2012, we attended a Leadership Conference at Broward College, where we learned about different careers, how to financially prepare ourselves, college and what we should do to get ready for it and etiquette.
- We have made a contact list of all Aspirantes who attended.
- Also, we continued the Mentor to Mentee program, where a high school student (mentor) and a middle school student (mentee) exchange e-mails or phone numbers in order for the high school student to "mentor" and assist the mentee.
- Local Advisory Fundraiser April 18, 2012
New Business
- Award Ceremony Speeches-ACF Officers
- Mentor to Mentee Program Update
- Civic Engagement Project/Community Service Project
Announcements
- Next ACF Meeting: June 14, 2012
- ASPIRA Youth Leadership and Scholarship Ceremony (ASPIRA Award Ceremony)
ACF Meeting Schedule:
- Registration and Dinner
- Welcome
- Call Meeting to Order
- Ice Breaker- Members At Large
- Reading and Approval of Minutes
- Dues
- President's Report
- Survey Results
- Award Ceremony Speech Assignments
- Award Ceremony Performances (Including dances and songs performed by various high schools.)
- Old Business (see above)
- New Business (see above)
- Announcements (see above)
- Adjournment
Icebreaker: None
Topic of Discussion: May's Community Service Project
Today, we have discussed the community service project. After discussion and voting, we are planning to volunteer at the Young At Art Children Museum on May 25 from 1PM to 6PM. Volunteers will help children in making crafts and will be assisting them in the hands-on areas and the play areas. Volunteers are required to dress in a solid black shirt and black pants as well. Further discussion will take place next week.
Announcements:
- Aspira 17th Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony
- Signature Grand
- Friday, May 18, 2012
- 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- $20.00 per person
- *Parent permission slips are due. Please make sure to have them signed if you plan on attending.
- *Also, please keep in mind that this is a formal event and therefore, please dress accordingly.
Icebreaker: Q & A for the A.S.P.I.R.A.
Topic of Discussion: Dealing with Driving Distractions
Announcements:
- Aspira 17th Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony
- Signature Grand
- Friday, May 18, 2012
- 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- $20.00 per person
- *Parent permission slips are due this week. Please make sure to have them signed if you plan on attending by Friday.
- *Also, please keep in mind that this is a formal event and therefore, please dress accordingly.
- Aspira ACF Meeting
- Friday, May 11, 2012
- Miramar Civic Center
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Meal Provided
The proper dress attire for the ASPIRA Award Ceremony should be semi-formal to formal. Here are some examples below:
Icebreaker: None
Topic of Discussion: This Month's Community Service Project
Today, we discussed where we should volunteer for our community service project and possible places. Aspirantes, please remember to contact these places and see whether or not we can do a community service project there.
Announcements:
- Aspira 17th Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony
- Signature Grand
- Friday, May 18, 2012
- 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- $20.00 per person
- *Parent permission slips are due this week. Please make sure to have them signed if you plan on attending.
- *Also, please keep in mind that this is a formal event and therefore, please dress accordingly.
Ice Breaker: Acting Out in Class
Topic of Discussion: Social Media Safety Tips
Announcements:
- Aspira 17th Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony
- Signature Grand
- Friday, May 18, 2012
- 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- $20.00 per person
- *Parent permission slips are due this week. Please make sure to have them signed if you plan on attending.
