FOOD DRIVE FINAL DETAILS

Dear Facilitators of the Food Drive

Thank you for helping remind volunteers to be at their post collecting cans and being enthusiastic about fighting hunger.  I will update additions and deletions as well as place daily pics of the drive at the Casady YAC Bloghttp://casadyacleads.blogspot.com/.    

If your volunteers have not contacted you, please contact them.  Do a reminder via text the night before they need to volunteer. Please tell your volunteers to sign-in with their time of arrival and sign out with time of departure. 

Please read your section carefully.  Thank you!  Carmen Clay

Upper Division
October 31- November 6 .  November 7, SPC
Volunteers needed from 7:00-7:45. Sign in sheet,boxes and can costume by Mrs. Milligan's office.  At least one volunteer with first hour study hall to help count cans from late arrivals.  Boxes will be by Mrs. Milligan's office.  Mr. Fresonke's crew will pick up cans by 8:30 daily.  Goal: 30 cans per student.  YAC is the face of the drive and the Executive Board leads by example.  YAC should consider bringing as many donations as possible the first day to set the tone of the drive.  Special thanks to Sara, Mariam, Safra, Kira, Turner, Ananya, Sidney, Jessica, Yogaish, Miranda and Mrs. Crossno for their help facilitating aspects of the food drive.  
Facilitators:  Jessica Greene,  Mariam and Safra Shakir 
Friday, October 31:  c-day 
Jessica Greene (7:15), Abby Robinson, Carmen Clay, Sidney Jones, Natalie Hugos, Tara Ramakrishan, Chase Kuehnl, Margo Naifeh, Camille Jackson

( I placed here everyone who signed up to help MD and PD. Those divisions are not collecting until Monday. Please make sure they are OK with helping in the UD.  It will be great to have many volunteers in costumes!!!) 
Monday, November 3: d-day
Safra Shakir. Mariam Shakir
Tuesday, November 4: e-day
Kat Reynolds, Brady Rodts.
Wednesday, November 5: f-day
Shubham  Gulati, Anthony Kong, Max Tjauw
Thursday, November 6: a-day
Miranda Tortocici,  Mrs. Crossno

- Middle Division November 3 - November 7th.   They will have Halloween costume competitions the 31st.  Volunteers needed from 7:00-7:45.  Sign in sheet boxes and costume on wall by collection boxes, in front of the main office.  At least one volunteer with first hour study hall to help count cans from late arrivals.  Mr. Fresonke's crew will pick up cans by 8:30 daily.   

Facilitators:  Sidney Jones and Abby Robinson 
Monday, November 3 d day
Sidney J. , Chase K., Natalie H., Tara Ramakishan
Tuesday, November 4 e day
Tara Ramakishan, Abby Robinson, Grace Hall
Wednesday, November 5 f day 
Margo Naifeh
Thursday, November 6 a-day
Sidney J. Chase K. Natalie Hugos
Friday, November 7th:  No high school volunteers  
Mrs. Clay, Mrs. May

- Lower Division: October 31- November 7 
Volunteers needed from 7:00-7:45 Sign in sheet and costume by Mrs. Maness desk.  At least one volunteer with first hour study hall to help count cans from late arrivals.  Boxes and can costume will be by Mrs. Manes office.  Mr. Fresonke's crew will pick up cans by 8:30 daily.  
Facilitators:  Neely Russell and Aubrey Hermen(?)
Friday, October 31 c-day
Neeley Russell,  Leighthon Gelnar
Monday, November 3 d-day
Aubrey Hermen, Taylor Burrow, Jessika Russell
Tuesday, November 4 e-day
Sara Shobeiri
Wednesday, November 5 f-day
Sara Shobeiri, Neeley Russell
Thursday, November 6 a-day
Nia Blackwell, Kat Reynolds, Katherine Henry, Brady Rodts
Friday, November 7:  No volunteers from Upper Division

- Primary Division
November 3 - November 7th.   They will have Halloween costume competitions the 31st
Volunteers needed from 7:15-7:45.  This division starts classes later.Sign in sheet by collection boxes. Boxes and can costume in front of building for decoration and marketing purposes only. Place counted donations directly in wagons.  Donations are carried to the Food Bank trailer by the children on Thursday.  Mr. Fresonke's crew does not pick-up donations at all here.
Facilitators:  Ananya B. and Johnny Lee
Monday, November 3  d-day
Kira Sindhwani, Kate Abernathy
Tuesday, November 4  e-day
Lauren Uhland, Zac Conner, Ananya B.
Wednesday, November 5 f-day
Kat Reynolds, Brady Rodts
Thursday, November 6: a-day
Morning 7:30 _____________
10:15 Teens in can costumes: Ananya B. and Johnny Lee
2:00. Teens in can costumes:___________
Friday, November 7:  
Last minute donations. No helpers from the Upper Division

YAC meeting , October 28, b-block, Wing

A Note from Sara Shobeiri

Freshman YAC Chair

Students Against Hunger, "Casady Cans Due," is asking for the Casady Community's help to succeed. 

The Upper Division's Youth in Action in the Community (YAC) looked at the statistics and reports that it is not uncommon for people who live in our city to be struggling with hunger. Oklahoma is among the 10 hungriest in the nation. The Regional Food Bank feeds 110,000 hungry Oklahomans every week. If every Casady student brings a mere six cans of food a day, we will collect more than 26,000 cans. Can you imagine what we CAN do? I CAN.

The most needed non-perishable food donations are canned meats, soups, sauces, canned beans, brown rice, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, and peanut butter. Also $1 can provide up to five meals. Make checks payable to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Casady Food Drive. 

Collection boxes will be clearly present and easily accessible in each division from Friday, Oct. 31, to Friday Nov. 7. 

Together, we CAN set the new Casady standard. 

Follow drive updates at the Casady Students Against Hunger Blog. http://casadystudentsagainsthunger.blogspot.com

Agenda

1. Food drive final details
2.  Service opportunities this weekend.  Sign up at Wing
A.  Saturday Food Bank.  
B. Sunday. Youth LEAD OKC @ Casady Wing 1:30.  Planning Committee 12:30

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY @ THE REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA

CYCLONES MADE A DIFFERENCE AT THE FOOD BANK WITH COMPASSIONATE OKLAHOMANS

STUDENTS AGAINST HUNGER: CASADY CANS DUE FOOD DRIVE 2014

Students Against Hunger

-Report of 1st October YAC  Meeting: 10/14 Meeting on Food Drive:  Mrs Crossno gave an inspirational speech ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA STANDARD- She related the story of a firefighter from NYC who came to OKC to help with the bombing disaster with $20 in his pocket and left with the $20 in this pocket because the kindness and generosity of Oklahomans did not allow him to spend a penny on anything he needed.  That firefighter died on September 11.  Senior leadership was not present despite calling the meeting.

“There has been a lot of talk about the ‘Oklahoma Standard’ of dealing with disasters, and this community is responsible for setting that standard. We knew all along what kind of people we served and have always been proud to serve them. Now, the rest of the nation and the world know they are the best.” 

Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Bombing
April 19, 1995 Final Report


The Oklahoma Standard  Get Red Dirt Ready
The “Oklahoma Standard” was born in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Bombing. In April 1995, Oklahomans dropped everything to assist their friends and neighbors, coworkers and strangers. The response following the blast can only be described as amazing.

First responders from across the state and nation converged in downtown Oklahoma City to rescue the living and then honorably recover the victims. Citizens lined up in record numbers to donate blood. Any call for supplies was answered without question or hesitation in overwhelming numbers.

The Oklahoma Standard continues to be the benchmark against which all efforts are measured. It is a high standard we expect to meet and Oklahomans are always up to the challenge.

- Monday After chapel 10/20 meeting report (E-board):  Mrs. Crossno gave her inspirational speech, "the Oklahoma Standard".  Jessica and Sidney were present and opened the quick meeting

-Tuesday 10/21 Chapel Food Bank Speaker feedback:  Good speech.  Thank you to Kira and Yogaish for introducing the Food Drive and the Food Bank speaker at chapel on October 21.  Kira stated, "This year the freshman are responsible for the can food drive.  Can we each commit to bringing 30 cans each?  These 30 cans represent 1 can from each of us for every day of the month."

You can begin to bring your cans on October 31, when the Casady Cans Do- Students Against Hunger will begin.  The Food Drive will end in the Upper Division on November 6th due to SPC.

Moving forward - 
-YAC Ex-ideas: 
1. Freshman YAC leadership ideas:  Safra and Mariam
Decorating boxes:  A go for other divisions.  Not needed for the UD

-Decorating of other division boxes:  Must be finished by Friday, October 24

2. Goal of the Food Drive:  30 cans per student 6 cans per day of the drive, 300 students; 9,000 cans
Reminders:  Electronically, Sara, Turner and Johnny are investigating a way to get everyone on board at chapel via cell phones.

# 30/6/27,000 cans


3.Advertisements:  We need more signs in every building, by drinking fountains.  We need a letter to parents for the Courier.  Letter must be sent to the Courier Director, Mrs. Mrs. Garrett by Friday, October 24.
We need a flyer also for the PD and LD to remind parents of the food drive
LD: 31-7
PD  3-7

Example of past letter:

Dear Casady Family, 
 
Let's start Thanksgiving early! 

Hunger can destroy every part of a child's life. The fear of not knowing where your next meal will come from and the physical pain of hunger is something no child, man or woman should ever have to experience. We would greatly appreciate it if you can donate canned food to the Regional Food Bank, which feeds over 90,000 people every week. 




Through October 22-26, we will host our Students Against Hunger-Casady Cans Do food drive and collect canned food for hungry men, women, and children throughout Oklahoma. Every can you donate will go to feeding people in need and every dollar you donate will provide five meals or six and a half pounds of food. 

The School that collects the most pounds of food per student will receive the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Students Against Hunger Traveling Trophy (and bragging rights for a full year)! 

The most needed non-perishable food donations include canned meats, Meat-Based Soups, Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Peanut Butter, or Canned Beans. 

Help us stop hunger. Thank you all. 



Yours Sincerely, 
Martin Yoder'13 
Casady YAC Senior Chair


4. Location of collection:  Boxes in front of the Student Center with high school students manpowering from 7:00 am - 7:45 am.  All cans tallied by 8:15 (first hour off student).  Mr. Fresonke's crew will pick-up the cans by 8:30 am.  - The leadership of YAC needs to be the example, bringing as many donations as possible the first day.  We are the face of the drive.  A Hunger Hero costume for Halloween????

Letter sent to administrators for final revision for the Courier  Written by Sara with first draft from Mariam)

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Students Against Hunger-"Casady Cans Due" needs your help to succeed. I look at the statistics and see that it is not uncommon for people who live in our city to be struggling with hunger. Our state is among the 10 hungriest in the nation. Our Regional Food Bank feeds 110,000 hungry Oklahomans every week.  We can change that though.

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This year's food drive can establish the Casady standard that every member of our community brings 30 cans each. If every student brings a mere 6 cans a day, we will collect over 26,000 cans. Can you imagine what we CAN do? I CAN.

The most needed non-perishable food donations are canned meats, soups, sauces, canned beans, brown rice, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, and peanut butter. Also $1 can provide up to five meals.  Make checks payable to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Casady Food Drive. 

Collection boxes will be clearly present and easily accessible in each division from Friday October 31st to Friday November 7th. 

Together, we CAN set the new Casady standard.

Sara Shobeiri

Freshman YAC Chair

Follow Food Drive Updates at http://casadystudentsagainsthunger.blogspot.com/ 

Suggestions from the Food Bank

Great activities for the food drive from the Food Bank:

Hunger simulation

• Word Search – all grades
• Bingo Participation Card – all grades
• Specific activities for students K-2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade, and 6th-12th grade

Click here to access the Teacher Tool Kit.

Clifton Roberts

Food Drive & Marketing Coordinator

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

405.600.3132 (Office)

croberts@regionalfoodbank.org

3355 S. Purdue

OKC, OK 73179

Facebook.com/regionalfoodbank

Twitter.com/rfbo

4. Project opportunity October 25:  Food Bank
Morning Shift: 9-12
Food insecurity awareness between  shifts
Afternoon Shift:  1-4
Mrs. Clay will supervise when Cyclones are volunteering

5. Confirmation for MLK Day @ the Food Bank Reservation (80 volunteers)

Volunteer Group Confirmation Thank you for volunteering, Casady Students! About your shift:  Monday, Jan. 19th              80 Volunteers 9-12pm                                Sorting/Packing Food Monday, Jan. 19th               80 Volunteers 1-4pm                                Sorting/Packing Food Sorting/Packing Food The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma also offers a variety of educational programs to help engage youth in the fight against hunger: ·         Hunger 101 - 3rd-12th grade activity based curriculum ·         Hunger Simulation - a brief interactive exercise putting students in the role of hungry Oklahomans ·         Tours of our facility and Urban Harvest gardens ·         Hope Corps - a 10-week youth internship program for volunteers aged 16-18. ·         Guest Speakers are available to visit your school to discuss local hunger issues and how the students can get more involved in the fight against hunger. For more information, call us at (405)600-3161 or email us at volunteer@regionalfoodbank.org. General Information: You must be at least 8 years old to volunteer. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers under 18 must bring a signedParental Consent Form. We require at least 1 adult chaperone for every 10 child volunteers. Wear closed-toe shoes. No loose, revealing or offensive clothing. Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift begins.

10/21/2014 Meeting

Agenda
Students Against Hunger Food Drive 2014:  Casady Cans Due:  Make and decorate boxes

Old Business
1. Rainbow Fleet and Village Fair report
Aubrey, Sidney, Neely

2. Village Fall Fair Report
Safra and Mariam

3. Project opportunity October 25:  Food Bank
Morning Shift: 9-12
Food insecurity awareness between  shifts
Afternoon Shift:  1-4
Mrs. Clay will supervise when Cyclones are volunteering