10/25/14 Soccer Prom

The county-wide Neural Activity put on another fundraiser this month, called Soccer Prom. The idea was that we would put on games that would be played tournament-style, and the players would play in prom dresses. It initially sounded like a great and fun idea, but even though we advertised and planned, Soccer Prom got cancelled due to the lack of sign ups. This is a little discouraging, being that the county fundraisers really benefit our school's Neural Activity Club, because it allows students to be more involved in the club and do the adventure activities. Callie and I filmed a video with the Neural Activity coordinator, Leigh Fitch, promoting Soccer Prom earlier this month. Although this fundraiser fell through, I think it was a good learning lesson for the county club and our small school club. We learned that we need to put on a fundraiser that will be reasonable and appeal to the community, not just think it to be a good idea and run with it. I also think I grew from this experience, in that I got in front of a camera doing an advertisement that would be posted to multiple sites for the whole world to see! I was definitely scared, but looking back on it I know that I have grown in my confidence and have lessened my fright in being in front of the camera. As far as the future goes, our Neural Activity club at Palisade is continuing to have weekly meetings, and we are continuing to get students involved and plugged into this great opportunity for them. We have in the works a fundraiser idea for the holidays, but the details are still being worked out. As a leader, I have to bring ideas to the group, or the members, every week, and also be willing to take suggestions and ideas into consideration. I really enjoy being able to communicate with my younger peers, and work out a plan that will work for everyone. This club is most definitely a group effort, and every week I work with the other leaders and the students, and am always extremely excited with the participation every week.