Hey guys,

We will be volunteering at the Variety the Children’s Charity of New York Children Holiday Party that welcomes over 600 children from local shelters, hospitals, and community organizations to participate in a day filled with arts, crafts, entertainment, food, delicious treats, and overall merry spirits. There are four stations you can choose from: Temporary Tattoo Station, Craft Station, Face Painting, and Food server.

Complimentary Breakfast, pizza, and SNACKS will be provided! (In shorter words, FREE FOOD.)

Spots are limited for this event but don’t worry guys, we have a special surprise for our next event. :)

Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Location: 21-12 30th Road, Long Island City, NY 11102

Google Maps: View Google Maps!

Contact Person: Elizabeth Eng: 917-757-5836

Points: 30

Sign-Up Link: Click Here!

*The sign-up will open tonight at 9 P.M.

Hello!!

We will be having our very first meeting this Thursday, September 15th in the auditorium after 10th period. This is a GENERAL MEETING meaning you may choose whether or not you would like to attend. This meeting will be counted as 10 points and there are no point deductions for not attending.

The school year has finally ended and we, the executives, are leaving as well! These years have been filled with bundles of cuteness, loads of memories and one heck of a bunch of smiles. Despite having to wake up to 5 A.M. alarms half the time, it was all still worth it in the end because YOU GUYS were there. We hope you guys were able to form new bonds and feel the happiness of volunteering with your clubmates!

To the people that we met and didn't meet, we hope that H.O.P.E. will continue to bring you guys joy and experiences that you wouldn't be able to gain elsewhere. Best of luck to you all and do know that WE LOVE ALL OUR HOPELINGS* (YOU GUYS) <3

*Side Note: In case anyone was wondering, 'hopeling' was derived from H.O.P.E. + darling [since I've had a habit of calling the 2nd gen (your executives next year) my darlings]. Please expect more quirkiness from the 2nd Generation Executive Board next year too! They're an 'interesting' bunch!

Thank you all for everything and don't ever forget that it's not just Tech that links us all together; H.O.P.E. will always connect us all on a deeper level!

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Now, to introduce the Executive Board for next year----

H.O.P.E. 2nd Generation Executive Board (2016-2017)

President -  Courtney Tse

Vice President - Elizabeth Eng

Secretary - Ka Po Leung

Treasurer - Mohammed (Momo) Sarker

Club Representative - JiaMin (Ivy) Zhang

Club Representative - Jasmine Lee

Creative Coordinator - Sharon Wong

Event Coordinator - Abdurrehman (Abdur) Sarfraz

Event Coordinator - Alvin Lee

Event Coordinator - Angela Xie

Yesterday was the final meeting of the school year. We distributed your proof of community service letters, but if you couldn't make it to the meeting, you can still pick up your letters on Monday, June 6th from the beginning of 9th period to3:40 P.M. outside room 7C1.  

If for any reason you can't come to get your letter on Monday either, then please email us to make other arrangements. 

Table for Two needs some help selling Harvest Snaps and tea at the Japan Block Fair once again! We'll also be helping them promote their programs so they can find more partners in NYC. 

This will be one of your last chances to earn points so do take advantage of it!  

Also, please only sign up for one shift for now unless there's more empty spots tomorrow. 

*The sign-up opens tonight, Tuesday, May 31st at 8:30 P.M.

The final meeting of the year is this upcoming Thursday, June 2nd after 10th period in the west side of the CAFETERIA. You may ONLY ENTER from the NORTHWEST entrance. Make sure to SWIPE-IN as usual. We are distributing community service hours letters at this meeting so IF you want yours, you MUST ATTEND the meeting. Attendance is OPTIONAL; however, since many of you are still lacking points, this meeting will be 20 POINTS. You will not lose points even if you choose to not attend. 

Hope to see most of you (for essentially the last time) before the school year ends at this meeting! Enjoy the remainder of your three-day weekend! 

Room to Read is an organization that works to promote literacy and gender equality in education in the developing world by establishing libraries and schools to help the children. We're collaborating with BETA, CSA, Key Club, NHS and NSBE for the Room to Read fundraiser once again.

For members who want to earn points for H.O.P.E., place your donations in an envelope labelled with your name, OSIS, and the amount of money inside. We will collect the money from the beginning of 9th period to 3:40 P.M. outside room 3E19 on Tuesday, May 31st.  

Other clubs are collecting money using their own methods so please refer to the emails for those clubs. 

You can only earn points for ONE OF THE SIX PARTICIPATING CLUBS. 

POINTS FOR PARTICIPATING CLUBS:

Do you guys know why we are off on May 30th? Well, for those who don't know or forgot, it's MEMORIAL DAY, a day when we honor veterans.

To make this year’s Memorial Day more memorable, we will be having a fundraiser to help raise money for veterans’ basic necessities. The money we raise will be donated to the GI GO FUND.

The GI Go Fund is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides assistance to all military veterans with a focus on veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan by helping them find employment, access housing, and secure their educational and health benefits.

Donations will be due this FRIDAY, May 27^th, which is also the day of the END-OF-YEAR PARTY! Remember if you didn't already buy a ticket, please buy one tomorrow. You don't want to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! We will be collecting donations outside of room 3E19 (Mr. Lee’s room) from the beginning of 9th period until 3:45 P.M.

Put the money inside an envelope with your name and OSIS # written on it before giving it to us. 

With a donation of $5, you can earn up to 10 points.

 
Show your support guys!!

UPDATE: NEW PRIZES ADDED TO THE END-OF-YEAR PARTY. ANIME AND KPOP MERCHANDISE (POSTERS, KEYCHAINS, ETC) ARE NOW PART OF THE PRIZE LIST. 

A VARIETY OF MUSIC WILL BE PLAYED (KPOP, JPOP, AMERICAN). SEND US SONG SUGGESTIONS BY REPLYING TO THE EMAIL OR COMMENTING ON THE FACEBOOK POST. 

TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to buy tickets in the SGO Store for our End-of-Year Party this Friday, May 27th. The party is from 4 P.M. to 5:45 P.M. at the west side of the cafeteria.

Once again, tickets are $10 and include food, games/activities, prizes, and a chance to earn MORE POINTS. 

You can bring guests who are not H.O.P.E. members, but they have to mention your name when they buy the ticket. 

See you guys Friday!! 

Just wanted to give you guys some more information on the PERKS of coming to our End-of-Year Party. We're serving food similar to that of the Winter Wonderland, meaning chinese food (chicken, noodles, fried rice, etc), sushi, and such will be available. In addition to that, we're also going to have prizes ranging from H.O.P.E. merchandise to gift cards to passes and more!  

Tickets are $10 and are currently being sold in the SGO store during all lunch periods until Thursday, May 26th so make sure to drop by to get a ticket ASAP!

P.S. If you attend the End-of-Year Party, you will also be given a bonus opportunity to earn even MORE points than just the 20 points we're giving for simply purchasing a ticket and attending. Come to the party to find out more! 

The following is a summary along with further instructions regarding the events this weekend. Remember to sign-in and sign-out at ALL events. 

*If you forgot which day you're helping for the Passport to Taiwan events, you can refer to the attached file. 

PASSPORT TO TAIWAN FOOD PREPARATION: 

Instructions: When you arrive, make sure to look for an executive to sign-in before getting to work. 

Location: Taiwan Union Christian Church, 3055 31st St, Astoria, NY 11102 (Take the N train to 30 Ave, walk south, and then when you reach the building just come around to the back through the side door)

Executive Contacts: Sandy Chan: 347-536-6854; Jennie Chen: 646-322-4019

*A bit of a change to the contact people, but make sure you have these numbers.

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PASSPORT TO TAIWAN EVENT DAY: (Review attached Volunteer Guide)

Instructions: Check-in at the Volunteer Tent #45 (refer to Volunteer Guide) to get your items and then sign-in with an executive as well. Call/text us if you can't find us since we'll probably be helping with set-up or at another tent by the time you guys get there. 

*OPTIONAL: The P2TW Coordinators need people to help set-up at 8 A.M. so if you want to come early to help, please let us know by replying to this email so we can make note of it. 

Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016

It's been quite the long year, but before it's over, let's have some FUN FUN FUN!! The H.O.P.E. End-of-Year Party is set for next Friday, May 27th! This will be one of the last big activities of the year. All the executives are graduating this year so we really want to make this memorable for everyone! We'll also be giving 20 points for attending. Check out the invitation attached for more information!! Credits to our Creative Coordinator, Wendy Lei, for designing the invitation as always and to our Event Coordinator, Bryan Khuu for being punny even until the end!

Tickets will be sold beginning on Monday, May 23rd to Thursday, May 26th during all lunch periods in the SGO store. This party is only for H.O.P.E. members, but if you want to bring guests who aren't H.O.P.E. members, please let us know! 

Whether you plan on attending the End-of-Year Party or not, please complete the relatively simple form (link provided below) so we can get an approximate of how much food to order to accommodate all of you!

Form Link: Click Here!

Thanks and we hope to see you all at the party!

The Children's Museum of the Arts is having their 1st annual CMA Kids Fair, a free public outdoor event for children and families. We will be helping with the art workshops, supervising the inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, and the use of the Herman Miller Spun Chairs, and assisting attendees. Both shifts involve helping with the progression of the fair, but Shift 1 includes set-up while Shift 2 includes breakdown. All volunteers will be provided with food and beverages. 

Since many of you are still in need of points, you MAY sign up for both shifts if you choose to, but do keep in mind that the hours will be VERY LONG. 

Note: The Passport to Taiwan Event Day is on the SAME day as this event so please do not sign up for this if you already signed up for that. 

Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016

Time: Shift 1: 8:30 A.M. - 2 P.M. (5.5 hours)

Shift 2: 2 P.M. - 7 P.M. (5 hours)

Location: Charlton Street (between Hudson & Greenwich Streets) --- Meet near Chase Bank for sign-in/sign-outs unless otherwise specified on day of. 

Google Maps: View!

Executive Contacts: Helen Ding: 917-891-2286; Henry Li: 929-888-1104

Points: 25

Sign-Up Link: Click Here!

*The sign-up will open tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18th at 8 P.M. 

The NYC Lung Force Walk, held by the American Lung Association, needs volunteers to help set-up and cheer for their walk. 

Note: You must complete the attached volunteer waiver (requires parent's signature) and bring it with you on the day of the event. 

Mr. Palmer needs help with the set-up and breakdown of tables and chairs in the cafeteria next week for APs. Set-up is onTuesday, May 17th from 3:45 P.M. to 5:45 P.M. Breakdown is on Friday, May 20th from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. Each day is 10 points. We will meet in the center section of the cafeteria for sign-ins and sign-outs. 

Sign-Up Link: Click Here!

The Color Run for Queens is here and this time around, we'll be volunteering on behalf of an organization known as Back on My Feet. Back on My Feet works to combat homelessness using the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources. For each volunteer that we provide, The Color Run will donate $40 to the organization. We will help hand out water, rev the crowd at the finish festival, toss colors, and such. Position requests are based on a first-come first-served basis so if you want to work somewhere in particular such as at a Color Zone, you should come earlier. 

You will get a volunteer t-shirt when you arrive, but please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you don't mind getting colorful. 

One of the most anticipated events of the year, the Sakura Matsuri, is here! The 35th annual Sakura Matsuri celebrates Japanese culture through numerous activities ranging from tea ceremonies to live performances. As usual, we will be helping for both days of the cherry blossom festival by guiding and directing attendees at the different entrances of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. 

Note: There are four different shifts (two per day). If you would like to help out for two shifts, you may only sign up for ONE SHIFT PER DAY (one shift Saturday & one shift Sunday). You cannot sign-up for two shifts that are on the same day.

The 15th annual Passport to Taiwan festival celebrates Taiwanese American Heritage Week with Taiwanese food and festivities. For the Food Preparation Day, we will simply be preparing the food items for the actual event day. On the Event Day, we will help set up, sell food, and clean up at the end. For both days, the event practically takes place at the same location. 

Please take notice that the hours are rather long for the Event Day in particular. This event doesn't occur until next month so make sure you are definitely free on the designated day before signing up.