Planned Parenthood Young Activist Training in Tallahassee

How do you let politicians know what’s important to you?

How do you get the ear of your elected officials?

How do you make change in your community?

What does it mean to be a social justice activist?

 

COME TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD’S  YOUNG ACTIVIST TRAINING

 

Saturday, November 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ The Family Tree, 310 Blount St., Tallahassee, FL 32301

 

RSVP to OfficeMgr@ppncf.org by Nov. 17. Space is limited so claim your position today! Learn how to advocate for your body, your rights and your care.

 

You are a Young Activist!

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 352-377-08561

 

Public Interest Law Week

Please visit our calendar for events. http://www.pilsafsu.com/calendar

 

Campus Recycling - Garnet and Gold Goes Green

Help keep your campus beautiful by volunteering to recycle with Garnet and Gold Goes Green!  Volunteers meet 2 hours before kick-off at each home football game to help Seminole fans recycle.  Service hours and raffle prizes are available.  Game dates are Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, and Nov. 29.  E-mail recycling@fsu.edu to sign up or to request additional information.

Doing Well by Doing Good: A Nonprofit & Public Service Panel

Thursday, November 6 | 4:30-6:30 PM

Dunlap Student Success Center – Room 2201

One of the best ways to learn about working in the nonprofit & public service sector is to hear personal stories directly from professionals in those positions, who are devoting their lives to such meaningful work.

Hosted by: The Career Center (http://career.fsu.edu) and the Center for Leadership & Civic Education (http://thecenter.fsu.edu)

Serve2Learn Series: Global Café

The topic of this interactive open discussion will be on civic responsibility - focusing specifically on the upcoming presidential election.  The Center for Leadership and Civic Education offers this workshop to all students who wish to express their thoughts and opinions on the topic; to hear others' views and perspectives; and to learn more about civic responsibility.  At the workshop, students will have an opportunity to respond to a variety of questions in small groups.  This will be a nonpartisan conversation with no focus on any political campaign or platform.  The aim of this workshop is to give participants “food for thought” to help them realize their full potential to be informed voters and responsible citizens. 

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 29th, from 3:00-4:30pm, at the new Dunlap Success Center (100 S. Woodward Ave.) in room 2201-2202.  If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Heather Skojec at 850-645-1515 or via email at hskojec@admin.fsu.edu.

FSU election events

The new http://election.fsu.edu website is live with a list of events going on at FSU related to the upcoming election. Check it out!  If you know of an event that is not listed please submit it through the “Contact Us” link.

Saturday Volunteers Needed! - Rainbow Rehab

See message below from Sally at Rainbow Rehab:

 

Greetings!  Thank you to all our groups and individuals who have been helping at 303 Putnam Drive.  We are making steady progress at the site. However, one of our groups for this Saturday has had to reschedule, so we are in desperate need of individuals to come help. We will be taking down beadboard, working on kitchen cabinets, and some general tasks.
Please email (mygalsal59@hotmail.com) if you can be there - we start at 9:00 and work until 12:30 or 1:00
Thank you!
Also, please remember that workers are needed for Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 9:00.

Volunteer: Trick or Vote

Name: Trick or Vote

Organization: Community Empowerment Organization

Dates: 10/24/2008 - 10/24/2008

Location: Park Ave, Florida, Tallahassee, 32399

Description: Trick or Vote is a Get Out to Vote effort aimed at educating voters about the candidates, amendments, and voter rights; all themed around Halloween. We will be giving out goody bags with candy, promotional items, and most importantly, educational information regarding the General Election. All information is non-partisan and we ask that volunteers wear costumes to pass out information to the attendees of the October 24 Down Town Get Down.

Link:  http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/VolunteerBigBend/LoadOpportunityReview.do?opportunityId=285452

 

Poker Tournament for Habitat for Humanity @ FSU!

Habitat for Humanity at FSU is hosting its annual Texas-Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 6pm in Miller Hall, University Center Bldg. C.  A donation buy-in of $10.00 is requested to participate.  There will be free food, games, and prizes for the lucky players!  All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity at FSU towards the efforts of eliminating substandard housing and will help a local, deserving family reach home ownership.  For more information about this event, upcoming events, and Habitat for Humanity - visit www.fsuhabitat.org or contact our Public Relations Chairperson, Rachel, at publicrelations@fsuhabitat.org.

STUDENT PROFILES OF SERVICE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Student Profiles of Service is an award sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Center for Leadership and Civic Education recognizing individual students who demonstrate exemplary commitment to community service at local, national, or international levels. Students Profiles of Service Applications are now available online at http://www.thecenter.fsu.edu and at the Center for Leadership and Civic Education. The deadline to apply is Thursday, November 6th.

Best Buddies - Special Education

Best Buddies an international program that develops friendships with students with intellectual disabilities. We participate in monthly events with Gretchen Everhart; a school for children with special needs. It is a great way to develop everlasting friendships, serve script hours, and make a difference in the community. We encourage students in special education to join. If you need any information contact Breanna Kelly at byk07@fsu.edu

 

Invisible Children Film screening: Rough Cut Documentary

Invisible Children at FSU will be holding screenings of the Rough Cut Documentary September 23, October 8 and November 10 (with the Roadies!) in HCB 216 at 8:15 pm. Invisible Children merchandise will be available to purchase. Come out to support our cause and learn more about what Invisible Children is doing to help establish peace in Northern Uganda. For more information, email icatfsu@gmail.com 

 

Volunteer - Obama 2008 Campaign

Senator Obama's presidential campaign is looking for students interested in an internship with its Political Department. This opportunity will allow the intern to talk and meet with local elected officials, attend and coordinate office openings, and get involved with a real presidential campaign! This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in a political career after law school. If interested, please send an e-mail, resume, and hours of availability to jwright@floridaforchange.com. We need you NOW!

Scooper Night at Brusters for Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon is hosting a fundraiser from 7pm-9pm Wednesday, Oct. 1^st, at Brusters Ice Cream on Tharpe and High St. 25% of proceeds go to Dance Marathon, which benefits The Children's Miracle Network, Shands Hospital, and FSU's College of Medicine.

Volunteer - Alternative Break Corps

Alternative Break Corps (ABC) is accepting applications for Winter and Spring Break site leaders and for weekend trip participants.

Winter and Spring Break leaders

Hand deliver to the ABC office or email fsuabc@yahoo.com by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 2008.

Weekend trip participants

This year’s first trip will be to Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL, on October 10th-12th to work on construction, removal of exotic plant species, and general park up-keep.

Weekend trips are a great way for you to meet new friends, serve a community outside of Tallahassee, and decide if you'd like to go on or lead a winter or spring break trip!

*Cost is $35.00 ($10 deposit due with application)

*Placement is on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis

*For more information, Contact Ashley Smith, weekend trip coordinator, aes05g@fsu.edu

Both applications are available at the Center for Leadership and Civic Education in the new Dunlap Student Success Center, 100 S. Woodward Ave., and on the ABC BlackBoard Site under ‘Documents’.

Rainbow Rehab Call for Volunteers

Rainbow Rehab is seeking volunteers to work on 303 Putnam Drive House this Saturday and next Saturday (Oct. 4).

Work begins at 9:00, and they will be raking and levelling the yard, digging around the septic tank, starting to take down bead board inside the house, finishing removing the flooring in the kitchen and working some more on the kitchen cabinets. If you have a rake, shovel, hammer or prybar you can bring, that would be greatly appreciated.

Visit www.rainbowrehab.org or email pilsafsu@gmail.com

New Board Members Needed

PILSA is looking for motivated students to lead the group this year. All traditional positions are available and we are discussing changing the board's format to accommodate more student involvement. Email pilsafsu@gmail.com to learn more.