League of Women Voters, Stanislaus County: Earth Day at Graceda Park 2014
This April LWV Stanislaus County hosted a booth for the second year during Earth Day. A popular event in downtown Modesto, it produced great weather and a strong turnout. This year I designed construction paper buttons for kids to color and decorate with stickers and pens, and when finished to pin to their shirts. The buttons read, "I'm A Future Voter" and they were a great hit. While the kids decorated the buttons, the parents expolored handouts on upcoming propositions for June voting, and picked up free bookmarks relating to the Smart Voter website the LWV is soon to role out. It is pretty neat, check it out here: http://www.smartvoter.org/
I am proud to have accepted a second year as LWV Stanislaus County The Voter newsletter editor. The Voter is one way to reach our members once a month, both electronically and through print, and keep them abreast of the doings of League. Personally speaking, this has been an exceptional way to become involved, but not overwhelmed, with the League and to really see the inner-workings of this dynamic club. I look forward to taking up other positions in League, but am content for another year to learn a little more from this inspiring group of people. And, I have always said that I dream of one day being published--well, now I am, at least, a little bit closer to realizing that goal even if my name does not appear in the Library of Congress!
This April LWV Stanislaus County hosted a booth for the second year during Earth Day. A popular event in downtown Modesto, it produced great weather and a strong turnout. This year I designed construction paper buttons for kids to color and decorate with stickers and pens, and when finished to pin to their shirts. The buttons read, "I'm A Future Voter" and they were a great hit. While the kids decorated the buttons, the parents expolored handouts on upcoming propositions for June voting, and picked up free bookmarks relating to the Smart Voter website the LWV is soon to role out. It is pretty neat, check it out here: http://www.smartvoter.org/
I am proud to have accepted a second year as LWV Stanislaus County The Voter newsletter editor. The Voter is one way to reach our members once a month, both electronically and through print, and keep them abreast of the doings of League. Personally speaking, this has been an exceptional way to become involved, but not overwhelmed, with the League and to really see the inner-workings of this dynamic club. I look forward to taking up other positions in League, but am content for another year to learn a little more from this inspiring group of people. And, I have always said that I dream of one day being published--well, now I am, at least, a little bit closer to realizing that goal even if my name does not appear in the Library of Congress!
Rotary Group Study Exchange to India, Spring 2011
During February and March of 2011, I was part of a team of three, selected by the Rotary District and Rotary International, chosen to represent the Central Valley of California to the City of Chennai, India, for a 5 week hosted stay. Chennai is a rapidly growing city of 4.5 million inhabitants, on the south east coast of Tamil Nadu province.
I was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Turlock to act as ambassador and representative of my community. Activities included touring hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, drug manufacturing, and a myriad of international and local businesses in the area. Public speaking was a common occurrence; we were interviewed numerous occasions, gave speeches and introductions during our daily Rotary functions, and mingled with the political and cultural elite of the city.
Along with a very busy schedule, we managed to fit in some life changing experiences, which included administering polio vaccinations to the urban poor, site seeing cultural destinations, and visiting an orphanage for abandoned children. We forged life-long connections with hosts and families.
As an employee, I would propose a satellite or student-body outreach between an American club and the University of Madras in order to foster and inspire international relationships and communication across cultural and geographical divides.
I was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Turlock to act as ambassador and representative of my community. Activities included touring hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, drug manufacturing, and a myriad of international and local businesses in the area. Public speaking was a common occurrence; we were interviewed numerous occasions, gave speeches and introductions during our daily Rotary functions, and mingled with the political and cultural elite of the city.
Along with a very busy schedule, we managed to fit in some life changing experiences, which included administering polio vaccinations to the urban poor, site seeing cultural destinations, and visiting an orphanage for abandoned children. We forged life-long connections with hosts and families.
As an employee, I would propose a satellite or student-body outreach between an American club and the University of Madras in order to foster and inspire international relationships and communication across cultural and geographical divides.