Debbie Weatherbee, Community Service Chair
National Community Service Chairman Nancy Magginnis is requesting quarterly reports from Department Chairs. I am asking each District/Unit to please report to me any projects you have accomplished or are working on. Send me pictures of your activities. It would be really great to have them posted on the National Community Service FB page too.
The ALA National Community Service Program is encouraging members across the Nation to “clean up a cemetery” where it needs special care. Mowing around headstones, weed whacking, cleaning headstones, raking, and any other sprucing up that is needed. Start planning a project in your area or elsewhere for the spring.
A few other suggestions for Community Service: remember your local Food Banks. They always need of food items and would appreciate a monetary donation to purchase fresh food such as meat. Maybe you are already helping someone, giving them rides to doctor appointments or helping them shop for groceries. Now is the time to help a neighbor get their yard in order, mow or rake leaves. Check with seniors in the neighborhood and ask if they need help with anything. The volunteer list can go on and on.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at the Fall Conference, where I will share more valuable information about the Community Service program!