Kiwanis

faced by almost every team is deciding how to better increase awareness of FIRST in their community. The Quadrangles combat this issue by presenting their robots at four local schools, as well as at the Bloomington Housing Authority Street Fair, the Kiwanis Club Balloon Festival, the NSWC Crane naval research base, Barnes & Noble, and the Monroe County Public Library. These presentations often take the form of a “robospace” where participants can be hands on with the team’s robots by controlling…

trips or other resources for school are clearly stated as voluntary donations. Families unable or unwilling to pay for a school sanctioned activity or resource have their fees covered by either the school’s resources, or our business partners such as Kiwanis Club. Each classroom has posted signs regarding student and parents’ rights to file complaints about inadequate supplies, problems with school facilities next to the door, or UCP…

"I’m pregnant." The most terrifying two words a parent can hear their teenager say aren’t "I failed" or "I crashed". Two haunting lines on a $10.97 stick that evince the alteration of one’s life forever. A teenage pregnancy that could be prevented by a prescription of a small round pill or a thin piece of rubber is the modern day American tragedy. Trademarked by a loss of innocence, a child born to a teenager is a breathing scarlet letter that symbolizes an impediment teenage parents must combat…

demands of the communities by contributing to local charities and community affairs events in the forms of employees’ time and skills, gifts in kinds and cash contributions. The group as well participated in sponsorship and contributions to the annual Kiwanis (branch in Johor Bahru) Chinese New Year, Old folk’s home with red packets and cake for each of them. London Biscuit Berhad also sponsors cakes on a selective basis to certain schools and organizations and in particular cakes were passed…

Growing up, I exhibited extremely introverted characteristics. As a child, I rarely spoke up in class or talked to strangers and was sometimes was afraid to ask teachers for help which hindered potential relationships with several people. With help from parents and skills learned through community service projects and leadership experiences, I have improved my level of engagement and self-esteem. Engaging in leadership opportunities has helped me become more confident in speaking on issues I…

As stated previously there were several problems that community of Woodside face. Due to the lack of employment opportunities in Woodside, many residents work in factories outside of the area and several young adults dropped out of school to gain employment to assist with their family’s needs. The lack of education limits the job opportunity available. The recent unemployment rate in 2014 is 6.8 % a slight increase in Hampstead from 6.3% in 2013 (Hampstead, NC Livability., n.d.). However, there…

vulnerable group of young people in the community. Through the contribution of nearly $17,000 from AMHC, and the work and dedication numerous other contributors, such as Medford Senior High Student Council, Taylor County Lions and Lioness Clubs, Medford Kiwanis and Medford Rotary Club, the commitment to the community and youth was put into action with the program Life of an Athlete. This program “stresses the importance of making smart decisions to improve academic and athletic performance”…

Meant to enhance the structure of community assets, community improvements can take a different turn when presented. Challenges are created as not all parties see projects as improvements to the community, but as a loss of structure to environment, beauty and potential opportunities that are important to them. Using social capital, building trust and creating teambuilding can help lessen the impact or destruction of the cohesiveness found within a community. As Estates outlines, social…