ACF Meeting-June 14, 2012 Thursday

ASPIRA Club Federation 


6/14/2012  12 PM to 3 PM


First, I would like to apologize for updating the blog later than normal.  
This meeting has also discussed the ACF dues and how we will be determining the amount.  Ideas have included a set fee per school, one ACF fundraiser including all the schools, a percentage for each school, and a set amount per individual student.  The dues will be used for future club events and trips.  Other topics of discussion include the "Mentor to Mentee" issues, preparations for the next school year, summer camp events, and improving the school clubs.


Old Business:

• Survey Results
• Awards Ceremony

New Business

• Mentor to Mentee Program Update/Suggestions
• Civic Engagement Project/Community Service Project

Announcements

• Next ACF Meeting: July 12, 2012 12PM to 3PM

ACF Meeting Schedule:

1. Registration and Lunch
2. Welcome
3. Call Meeting to Order/Roll Call
4. Ice Breaker- Members At Large
5. Reading and Approval of Minutes
6. Dues 2012-2013
7. President's Reports
8. Summer Camp Activities and Participation
9. Next Year School Club Planning
10. Old Business (see above)
11. New Business (see above)
12. Announcements (see above)
13. Adjournment

June 6, 2012 Wednesday

Icebreaker: None

Topic of Discussion: None

We enjoyed our small breakfast party and finished our annual club scrapbook.  Today was the last day for our club meetings, but however, the ACF meetings still continue and we will continue to post the dates and times.  We wish all Aspirantes a fun, safe summer break and good luck next school year!

Announcements:

• Aspira ACF Meeting
• Thursday, June 14, 2012
• Miramar Civic Center
• 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Lunch Provided

June 1, 2012 Friday

Icebreaker: None
Topic of Discussion: ASPIRA Summer Camp, ASPIRA Scrapbook, and Last Meeting of the School Year

Next Wednesday will also be the last meeting in the school year.  ACF Meetings will still continue monthly throughout the summer and the school club meetings will begin again next school year.  

Also, we have decided on our club description for the ASPIRA scrapbook, which describes our club as "loyal" and having participated in volunteering projects and events.

As next Wednesday is the last meeting, we have decided to have a breakfast potluck that morning.  Please remember to bring your assigned item.

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!
• The next ACF Meeting's date will be announced in next week's meetings.

ASPIRA Summer Camp

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!

May 30, 2012 Wednesday

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 25, 2012 Friday

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.

May 23, 2012 Wednesday

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