California-Nevada-Hawaii District
District Service Initiative 2008-2009

UNLEASH! Opportunities

On behalf of the District Service Team, I would like to announce that this year’s District Service Initiative will focus on Uncovering New Literacy, Environment, Safety and Health opportunities; hence, UNLEASH! :D

We believe the ability of each club and division to pursue more than one specific area of focus is key to a better understanding and appreciation of why we perform service. An endless amount of service opportunities are out there, and it is our responsibility as a district to bring those awesome projects to light. We want projects that benefit people of all ages and walks of life, from tutoring at a local Boys and Girls Club, to organizing a community-wide restoration of a local park or beach, to making bird feeders with seniors at a local convalescent home. Everywhere you look opportunities are available, and that is exactly what we want to promote--diversity in opportunities.

Speaking of opportunities, because there are three specific areas of focus for the DSI, the District Board has chosen to put each area on a rotating schedule which you can find below.

Literacy: August – October

Environment: November – December

Safety and Health: January - February

Remember, August – October is focused on literacy so get out there and help tutor kids at a local elementary (when they are back in school), play scrabble with the elderly at a convalescent home, or create a reading program at a local boys and girls club. The possibilities are endless!

We really hope you have a lot of fun this year trying out new projects. Don’t forget to share your ideas, because sharing is caring!

<3 The District Service Team