Students for 60,000

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Students Meeting 11/14/06

Events Feedback

SHANTY
Chairs: Alex and Marisa
SHANTY was very successful. We made $16,000 which was the most we have ever made. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped it go smoothly.

East Northport Rotary
Chair: Jacqui
The East Northport Rotary's Clean Water for the World event was successful. It raised $1500.

Haunted Dungeon
Chairs: Neil, Ronnie, Duncan, Jake, Pat
If you donated anything to teh Haunted Dungeon and still haven't picked it up, it is outside the Students office. If you don't pick it up by this Friday we will either store it for next year or throw it out.

Upcoming Events

Farmingdale
Chairs: Glen and Gill
There will be no Farmingdale for the next two weeks. If you have any questions please see Glen or Gill.

HIHI
Chairs: Glen, Gill, and Neil
We desperately need drivers. If you can drive or your parents are willing to drive, please see either Glen Gill or Neil. HIHI takes place on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 9:45. There was a proposal at today's meeting to start doing HIHI on Monday nights also. We already have drivers for Monday nightsyou are interested please see one of the chairs.

Tootsie-Rolling
Chairs: Karly and Julia
Sign-ups for tootsing-rolling were at tonights meeting. It will take place Saturda (11/18), Sunday (11/19), and Wednesday (11/22). We will be standing outside of IGA, Stop & Shop (both the Northport and Jericho locations), and Pat's Meat Farm. If you signed up, please get there a little early. *If you signed up but you cannot go, please contact either Karly or Julia

Toy Drive for the INN
Chairs: Glen and Amanda
We will be having a toy drive beginning in December in teh Commons. Please bring in new, unwrapped toys.

PS49
Chairs: Lauren and Amy
There were a few problems with the upcomign trip, so listen to the announcements for any updates. In the future we will go on the same day as cities trips.

Ongoing Projects

Thank You's
Chair: Elise
There will be a thank you letter meeting next Tuesday in the senior well at 6:00. We need as many people as we can get because we have a lot of SHANTY letters to write. Also, if you have good pictures from SHANTY, please bring them in.

Bracelets
Chair:Glen
Wd are sellign handmade bracelets from Nicaragua. They are $7 each, or 2 for $10. The money goes directly back to the women in Nicaragua who made them. If you are interested in buying or sellign them, please see Glen.

T-Shirts
Chair: Tyler
We found a sweat-free company who would be able to make the shirts for us. We are now looking for a design, so if you have any logo ideas please give them to either Mr. Sleigle or Tyler before next meeting.

See you next Tuesday!
Kaitlin

If you have any questions e-mail us at admin@sf60K.orgYou can also call our office and leave a message 631-262-6709

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Students Meeting 11/2/06

At our next meeting we will be filling out the index cards for Nicaragua. If you are unable to come, please contact either Glen Meyerowitz or Julia Eicher BEFORE the next meeting. If you do not do this, you will not be able to go to Nicaragua.

There will be no meeting next Tuesday due to Election Day. This meeting will not be re-scheduled. Our next meeting wilol be Tuesday, November 14.


Events Feedback

Adrianna Oliva
Last month we donated $1000 to Adrianna Oliva, who had a tumor in her brain. We got a very thoughtful thank-you letter, which was read at today's meeting.

Haunted Dungeon
Chairs: Neil, Ronnie, Duncan, Jake, Pat
The Haunted Dungeon was very successful. We need to finish cleaning out the church by tomorrow. We need at least 10 people to come tomorrow for about an hour at 4:15 to help us finish cleaning up. Also, if you donated a large item and want it back, please come and pick it up.

Interface Nutrition Network (INN)
Chairs: Amanda and Glen
Thursday Amanda and Glen wnt to a meeting where about 15-20 kids from different schools talked about what they did to help the homeless, and how our club can help them. They want to have a toy drive for children who go to the INN, so we are trying to put one together in the Commons. The next meeting for the INN will be December 14. If you have any questions talk to Amanda or Glen.

Upcoming Events

SHANTY!!!
Chairs: Alex and Marisa
SHANTY will be taking place this Saturday. Be at the softball field at 7pm with your box and your money. Eat before you come because not a lot of food will be provided. Alos, bring a waterbottle. It's going to be very cold so make sure you bring lots of layers, a winter jacket, and a sleeping bag. Bring duct tape and a tarp to put under your box. Bring a flashlight too. Don't bring any electronics or food. We booked guest speakers from the INN, and we are also hoping to have a lot of news coverage for this event. When you get there Saturday night check in with Alex or Marisa. Do not be late. If you can't come, make sure you call Alex or Marisa ahead of time. Finally, we are in desperate need for chaperones, so please talk to your parents and teachers to see if they can come.

Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative
Chairs: Glen, Gill and Neil
Our first visit to HIHI will be on Wednesday, November 15th. Please do NOT just show up. If you would like more information about this event, talk to Glen, Gill or Neil.

Jaketoberfest
Chair: Jake
There will be a show this Friday night at Jake Boyajian's house(17 Oxford St) from 6pm-11pm. Admission is $5 and all money goes to SHANTY.

East Northport Rotary
Chair: Jacqui
The East Northport Rotary's Clean Water for the World event will take place tomorrow night. Jacqui read off the volunteers who will be working there at tonight's meeting.

Ongoing Projects

Nicaragua Bracelets
Chair: Glen
We recieved a package of handmade bracelets from women in Nuevo, and we are planning on selling them at all events. All the money will go back to helping them and some of our other projects in Nicaragua. They will cost $7, or 2 for $10.

Holiday CD
Chair: Sam
We got approval from the music teachers to make the cd, now we just need o set up dates and times. If you want to contribute to this cd, talk to Sam.

Extras

*When you are fundraising for SHANTY and other events, please make sure to get everyone's contact information, especially e-mails.

*Next meeting we will be starting Nicaragua sign-ups. There will also be a sign-up for tootsie-rolling.

See you in two weeks!
Kaitlin

If you have any questions e-mail us at admin@sf60k.org
You can also call our office and leave a message 631-262-6709