Club Update - 10/2/14

Since club has started, it has been crucial to plan the weekly meetings and what we want to do overall with the group. Callie and I have planned the weekly meetings together, being that I have been giving input as to what I want to do and she has been as well. As far as the club itself, we have about twenty fivish kids who have been showing up consistently, which is a great turn out! I am so happy with how the club is going so far, but have to admit I am slightly nervous in my confidence in myself as far as public speaking and planning go. I know myself to be very organized and a very good planner, however I feel that, especially with middle school presentations looming in the future, I will have to grow in my public speaking abilities. We have also been talking about fundraising for the school club, as fundraising for the county club is different and separate from the club designated to Palisade. We have been brainstorming ideas so that we are able to receive money to take the club members on an adventure activity of their choosing. We already have money in our account, from the money donated by Macharnie from powder puff football, so we have a good base but our fundraising is continuing to be planned. I am determined to raise money so that we can allow our club members to experience a fun activity, which is something the club is all about; allowing teens the opportunity to participate in fun "adventure activities" as a means of providing them with an alternative to drugs and alcohol. This is definitely a challenge for me because I have been a part of successful fundraisers, but I have never actually been the one to plan them, so I am hoping that the one we choose will be successful!