NHS service log: If you have lost your log, you can print one from this word file.

Remember to check daily (or at least 4 times a week) to see if you have received an E-mail from the NHS asking for your assistance or updating information.

NHS calendar link

 NHS – Textbook Help

Mrs. Leggett needs help for the following dates and times to pull the textbooks and get them ready for pick up: Contact Mrs. Leggett at leggettj@melbournecc.org to sign up! 

July 26: 10:00am – 2:00pm

July 27: 10:00am – 2:00pm

July 28: 10:00am- 2:00 pm(if needed)

Mrs. Leggett  needs help the following dates and times for the book pick-up:

 August 4: 12:30-3:30

August 4: 3:00 – 6:00

August 5: 12:30 – 3:30

August 5: 3:00-6:00

She has to limit the number of students I need to work each shift so you must e-mail me at leggettj@melbournecc.org to sign up for a shift and I will send out a list after it is complete.

Thank you,

Mrs. Leggett

 Be sure to attend all meetings (see the calendar).  The date of the next meeting will be posted online, on the calendar, and on the bulletin board at school.  We should meet the first week of school, if possible.

DUES are PAST due!  Be sure you have paid yours! Check the paid list on the bulletin board.

Watch the bulletin board and check out the NHS website for information.  You may sign up for any volunteer activities posted  at any time.  See Mrs. Patterson or send an e-mail.  You will need to complete 20 service hours this semester.  At least 10 of those service hours need to be for MCC related activities.

Minutes from April 27, 2010 NHS Meeting:

New officers were installed:

President: Clay Slentz 

Vice President: Paige Collerado

Secretary: Stephen Haidet

Treasurer: Manon Magill

Historian: Stephanie Parsons

Elections for Parliamentarian will be held at the next meeting:

Candidates are:

Karissa Kennedy

Kathleen Milord

Patrick Valencia

Josh Villanueva

Brian Youngs

Service hours for the class of 2010 were submitted.  Seniors who have NOT submitted either dues and/or hours will NOT be receiving a gold cord for graduation.

Upcoming volunteer events:

May 1st: Sign up with Mrs. Leggett in the library if you can help during the book collection from now through this summer.  Summer hours can be applied to next fall's service hour requirement.

Award Ceremony: May 19th: Report to the MCC gym at 5 p.m. in black pants, white shirt (unless otherwise notified.)

Michelle McNeight

Kimberly Cremerius

Kathy Ridyard

Robert Batista

Mariel McLaughlin

Kathleen Milord

Devin McAllister

Mary Thornburg

Manon Magill

Paige Colloredo

Baccalaureate: May 20th, Report to Holy Name of Jesus (?) at 5 p.m. in black pants, white shirt

Megan Hoffman

Robert Batista

Graduation: May 21st,  Report to the King Center at 4:45 pm. Find Mrs. Patterson for assigned stations. If you want to stay for the ceremony and do not have a ticket, be sure to let Mrs. Patterson know, so she can get you a ticket.

Robert Batista

Paige Colloredo

Jenny Leggett

Peyton Reynolds

Julia Lai

Cara Demore

Chengzi Pang

Jenny Park

Clay Slentz

Timothy Hessen

Garrett Kealer

Monica Kostro

Barnes & Noble Book Fair, May 27th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wear school uniform.

1. Kathy Ridyard
2. Clay Slentz
3. Megan Hoffman
4. Karen Riebsame
5. Jenny Leggett
6. Alex Millard
7. Alyssa Wallace
8. Carly Downey
9. Jennifer Armstrong
10. Kaley Thomas

  Performing:

Garrett Kealer

Stephen Nemethy

We still could use some drama/voice performers???

 OLD News:

HNJ April 17th: Latest addition, please contact Mrs. Patterson ASAP if you can help with this event!

HNJ is looking for 6 to 10 students to help with the Soiree this Saturday.
There are various times:

Some are needed at 3 pm to help with set up, at the Hilton.. 3-6.
Some are needed for childcare, will be at HNJ Preschool.   6:30-11:30
Some are needed for evening of event.  6:30-11:30.

  Melbourne Art Festival Volunteer Activities: April 23-26, 2010

Sign up  through the website at mafinfo@melbournearts.org and let us know in what area they want to volunteer.  The areas we need the most help with are: coke/water sales, statistics, and KidsWorld area committees. 

Coke/water sales is just what it is; selling sodas/water to visitors at the festival.    

Statistics is riding the 'Park & Ride' buses and welcoming the visitors and asking them to complete a survey and collecting them before the next stop. 

KidsWorld is a plethora of activity and art combined; lots of children and art related (Eco- friendly) activities in a fun festival atmosphere.

 Shifts are 3 to 4 hours

April 27 (Tuesday) Blood Drive at MCC. Copies of the sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board so you will know when to be where.  We could still use a few people on that day to fill in the block periods.

Seniors should submit service hour sheets to an officer or Mrs. Patterson by Friday, April 23rd to be sure you are on track.  Dues should have already been paid if you plan to wear a gold cord at graduation! You will also have to submit any remaining service hours before senior exams begin on May 10, 2010 to be eligible to wear your cord.

Relay for Life is another volunteer opportunity coming in early May.

  Kudos for all of you:

Wonderful participation in the election of new officers.  I was very pleased by the initiative shown by so many members!

The Senior Citizen dance was a great success!  The gym looked wonderful, and the guests had a great time!

We completed 1388.7 hours of service fall semester!

We collected 251 cans of food for the Sharing Center!

We collected over 100 toys for the Children's Home Society!

  *Check out the additional link to scholarships on the main page of this website.

Scroll down for additional community volunteer activities.

3/9/2010 NHS Meeting Minutes

Next meeting: March 23, 2010

 Announcements:

 Everyone needs to check the website, the bulletin board, and their e-mail  often!

 Everyone should have dues paid by Friday, 2/26/10. If you did not yet pay your dues, we will start assessing a late fee!

 New members need 15 service hours this semester; current members need 20 service hours this semester. ­ ­  Seniors who do not complete their service hours will NOT recieve cords for graduation.

Pictures from the Senior Citizen Dance are on the NHS gmail account.

  March 13: committees for Senior Citizen Dance (2 to 5 pm): each committee needs to report to  the chairperson today, exchange contact info,  make plans and the chairperson should meet with Mrs. Patterson by Friday. If you have agreed to stay for the entire event, please be sure Mrs. Patterson has your name!

Food: Rachael Stitzel

Entertainment: Julia Petit

Set-up: Niall Wiggins

Clean-up: Keith Cremerius

Decorations: Anna Demunyck

Door prize: Anna Demunyck

Committee assignments: If I have you listed for the wrong committee, or if you cannot serve on the assigned committee, you should see me ASAP!

 The dance was Saturday, March 13 from 2-5 p.m. in the MCC gym. 

Set-up people should arrive before noon and stay until 3 pm. 

Entertainment and door prize people should arrive at 1:30 and plan to stay until 5:30p.m.

1. New Business: volunteers needed:
   1. Brevard Diocesan Speech contest: 5 students, Tuesday, April 20^th from 8:30-10:30, first period and third period block
      1. Alex Demars
      2. Robert Batista
      3. Claire Boyle
      4. Kim Cremerius
      5. Patrick Valencia 
2. Junior Parent meeting: Monday, March 15^th, MCC Gym 6:15-7:30 pm
   1. Mike Erdman
   2. Nicole McLaughlin
   3.   Dan LaManna
   4.   Philip Vu 

2.  CAP presentation Day: March 24^th, MCC gym: 10 underclass students, 12:30 to @3 pm.

1. Stephanie Parsons
2. Steven Haidet
3. Alexis Ercolani
4. Brooke Lynch
5. Brenna Fleis
6. Robert Fleis
7. Megan Hoffman
8. Carly Downey
9. Kathleen Millard
10. Manon Magill           

 4. Book Fair, Barnes & Noble: May 27^th, Thursday evening, 5 to 8 pm.  8 students

1. Kathy Ridyard
2. Clay Slentz
3. Megan Hoffman
4. Karen Riebsame
5. Jenny Leggett
6. Alex Millard
7. Alyssa Wallace
8. Carly Downey
9. Jennifer Armstrong 

Ascension  Gala: (Please see website link below in case more people are needed to volunteer)

1. Paula Kahn
2. Alyssa Wallace   
3. Brooke  Lynch
4. Garrett Kealer
5. Kaley Thomas

Volunteer opportunities

 Ascension Catholic School is in need of more volunteers to assist at the Endowment Gala.  The Gala is set for Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Ascension.  Please contact Margaret Mary Kehoe at 321-624-4804 or at margaretmarykehoe@yahoo.com for information and to volunteer.  Volunteers so far : Alyssa Wallace, Paula Kahn

Yes, I do need more volunteers, for the night of the Gala I will need at least 10 to 12 young adults, they will be serving, some will be doing dishes. I will need all of them to wear White shirts, black paints, and nonskid shoes, they will need to be there a hr. early then the gala starts so I would like to have them all there by 5:00 p.m and they will be done around 12:00 p.m.  It will be held in the church hall, If they have any questions they can email me at fldsunshine@hotmail.com , please dont give out my phone number to the students they can email me I check it about twice a day.  If you can please let me know how many volunteers I can get as soon as you can it would be great.  Thanks again for all of your help, and God Bless you.
Becky Schill

  The Melbourne Art Festival is looking for volunteers April 24 and 25, 2010 from 8:00-5:00.  Students must be 14 years of age or older.  To sign up please email mafinfo@melbournearts.org or visit the Melbourne Art Festival website .  Johanna Gant is the contact person.

The areas we need the most help with are: coke/water sales, statistics, and KidsWorld area committees. 

Coke/water sales is just what it is; selling sodas/water to visitors at the festival.    

Statistics is riding the 'Park & Ride' buses and welcoming the visitors and asking them to complete a survey and collecting them before the next stop. 

KidsWorld is a plethora of activity and art combined; lots of children and art related (Eco- friendly) activities in a fun festival atmosphere.

 Shifts are 3 to 4 hours

Mrs. Gant will notify Mrs. Patterson of the members who have registered to volunteer.  Members who have already expressed an interest are Carly Downey, Brian Youngs, Maci Reed, and Patricia Aziz

(This volunteer service would have qualified for the Disney World “Give a Day, Get a Day” promotional program, but I just read in the Florida Today that Disney has reached their total of a million volunteers and stopped the program. )

 The Haven is looking for students to cook meals and/or work the thrift shop on Saturdays.  If you have time to share, please contact Pam Whittington at pwhittington@cfl.rr.com Since this does not have a specific day/time request, if you would like to do this service, you should contact Camp Hope and have your volunteer hour sheet signed after you do your service. This is a MOST worthwhile effort.

Camp Hope

Camp Hope offers support services for children who have experienced the death of a loved one in their life.  Weusthoff Hospice and Pallative Care’s Camp Hope is looking for individuals who would be interested in volunteering.  Please call 253-2222 ext. 624727 to request an application.:Since this does not have a specific day/time request, if you would like to do this service, you should contact Camp Hope and have your volunteer hour sheet signed after you do your service.

 Next meeting: March 23, 2010.  The place of this meeting will be announced. Please watch the bulletin board and the website!

NHS New Inductees Congratulations to all the new members.

 Be sure to bring your e-mail address and phone number to add to our contact list to Mrs. Patterson by Friday, February 26th. Dues  of $7.00 are also due by this date.

You will need to complete 15 hours of service this semester, per your NHS contract. In the following years, you will need to complete 20 hours of service EACH semester (@ 10 hours each quarter). These hours are in addition to the 25 hours required by the Religion department. Please check this website regularly to see the volunteer service opportunities as they arise.

If you have an idea for a service project you would like to initiate in NHS, please see Mrs. Patterson and we will try to add it to our schedule.

Check the NHS bulletin board for updates.

Activities listed in the MCC E-News: If you select one of these volunteer opportunities, be sure to take your NHS Service Log to get the required signature, if you choose to do it as an NHS service.

Volunteer opportunities

Parents & students needed to help with parish visits

 Help spread the good news about Central Catholic High School and the many benefits of Catholic education by assisting with some upcoming parish visits.

Central Catholic parents and students are needed to speak and to distribute information at the following locations:

 Our Lady of Lourdes- February 27 & 28

• Immaculate Conception- February 26 & 27
• St. John’s- March 6 & 7
• Our Saviors- March 6 & 7

If you would like to help at one or more of these parish visits, please contact Tracy Steele steelet@melbournecc.org  or 727-0793 ext 302 for more details.

 The Melbourne Art Festival is looking for volunteers April 24 and 25, 2010 from 8:00-5:00.  Students must be 14 years of age or older.  This volunteer service does qualify for the Disney World “Give a Day, Get a Day” promotional program.  To sign up please email mafinfo@melbournearts.org or visit the Melbourne Art Festival website at  mafarts.org.  Johanna Gant is the contact person.

Volunteer lifeguards for Girl Scouts of Citrus Council – Harbour City Service Unit

When:       Saturday, March 13th

Where:     Wickham Park Waterfront

Time:         8:00am to 5:00pm

What:        4 - 5 lifeguards that are certified from the American Red Cross as

a Waterfront Lifeguard for a Girl Scout day event.

Contact:   Joan Alexander, jjalexand@earthlink.net or 321-242-6118.

The Haven is looking for students to cook meals and/or work the thrift shop on Saturdays.  If you have time to share, please contact Pam Whittington at pwhittington@cfl.rr.com

Minimum requirements:

Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or highter (weighted)

Second semester sophomore or above in good standing at MCC

Identify your interest in belonging to the NHS by submitting an information sheet by the deadline to be considered by the NHS Faculty Council

@2 weeks after Quarter 1 grades for juniors or seniors who are not current members.

@2 weeks after Semester 1 grades for sophomores, juniors or seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.7

NHS Information Sheet

All information sheets  will be reviewed by the NHS Faculty Council (appointed by the principal) who will invite the selected applicants to become members.

Invited students sign a contract to fulfill the responsiblities for NHS membership.

Deadlines for  Semester I, 2010 will be posted in September

After Quarter 1 grades are out:  pick up information sheet from NHS adviser: if you print it out, please contact the NHS adviser to add your name to the list of interested students.

Approximately 1 week after grades:deadline to submit NHS information sheet for consideration for this semester.

Inductions will be held in February for all inductees for the year.  Students invited to join NHS will receive invitations approximately 2 weeks after the information sheets are submitted.

The next round of selections will be Semester I, Quarter II, Fall of 2010.

March 13: committees for Senior Citizen Dance (2 to 5 pm): each committee needs to report to  the chairperson today, exchange contact info,  make plans and the chairperson should meet with Mrs. Patterson by Friday. If you have agreed to stay for the entire event, please be sure Mrs. Patterson has your name!

Food: Rachael Stitzel

Entertainment: Julia Petit

Set-up: Niall Wiggins

Clean-up: Keith Cremerius

Decorations: Anna Demunyck

Door prize: Anna Demunyck

Committee assignments: If I have you listed for the wrong committee, or if you cannot serve on the assigned committee, you should see me ASAP!

 The dance was Saturday, March 13 from 2-5 p.m. in the MCC gym. 

Set-up people should arrive before noon and stay until 3 pm. 

Entertainment and door prize people should arrive at 1:30 and plan to stay until 5:30p.m.

President: Clay Slentz

Vice President: Paige Collerado

Secretary: Stephen Haidet

Treasurer: Manon Magill

Historian: Stephanie Parsons