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Amanda Tapler awarded for Outstanding Volunteer Service in Alamance Co.

Tammy Cobb — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:16:00 +0000

During the April Community Council meeting, Amanda Tapler, lecturer in Health Education, was presented one of 5 awards from a group of 16 nominees for Outstanding Volunteer Service.

Nominated by the Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County,Tapler was selected for her “talent and outstanding devotion to facilitating a workshop titled “Growing Up & Liking It’ for the past eight years.” Her nomination continues, ” With her expertise in the field of Health Education and Public Health, the class provides information about the changes that come with puberty and the beginning of all the physical and emotional changes that take place for preteen girls ages 9-12. Amanda dispels some of the mysteries of what’s happening during puberty and ensure that girls have medically accurate information appropriate for their age.”

The Women’s Resource Center stated,”It is rare to find a volunteer with Amanda’s expertise in health education that can devote the time to volunteering year after year for a program like “Growing Up & Liking It.” She is strongly committed to the belief that fostering better parent communication is critical to improving the health of young girls. She knows she has made a difference in every child’s life she has touched. No matter how very, very busy her professional life and research is, she still makes time to lead the classes quarterly for the the Women’s Resource Center.”

In August, Tapler will be among the 5 local award winners submitted for consideration to the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service for the NC Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Two previous 51�� award winners include alumni Myra St. Clair and Annie Chalmers. Chalmers, a 2002 award winner, was nominated by Student Life and St. Clair, 2004 award winner, was nominated by the Kernodle Center for Service Learning. As students, both excelled in their volunteer contributions to the local community.

Boys and Girls Club Banquet needs 10+ volunteers

Tammy Cobb — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:50:00 +0000

Is your organization ready to serve? Ten or more volunteers are needed to assist Salvation Army Boys and Girls club program youth in preparing for dinner and to assist with dinner preparation including set up and decorating. The annual Steak and Steak banquet fundraiser is Wed. Sept. 5 and will conclude by 8:00pm and volunteers should remain for event clean up. Dinner is provided by a local steak restaurant and event volunteers eat at no cost. Contact Sherri Henderson at 226-4462 for more information.

Volunteers Needed — Community Services Agency

Tammy Cobb — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:56:00 +0000

Volunteers are needed at 4 various locations in Alamance county assisting congregate nutrition participants in completing recertification forms. The need is June 1-June 29 from 9:30-11:30 Monday-Friday. Please contact Misty Garner Fleming at 336-229-7031 or mfleming1@bellsouth.net for more information.

Kernodle Center receives awards

Tammy Cobb — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:14:00 +0000

The Kernodle Center for Service Learning has received several awards recently.

From the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club

Community Award- Aug. 30

Given to the Kernodle Center For Service Learning at their 17th Annual Steak and Steak fund-raiser and awards dinner held at Ramada Inn.
The keynote speaker was Dave Blank, Athletics Director.
The award was presented by Sherri Henderson and accepted by Katie Filkins, student LINCS. (Leaders In Collaborative Service)
Sherri spoke about the core partnership shared with the Kernodle Center for Service Learning who sends student volunteers to tutor, come through Academic Service-Learning courses and offer one-time service events and projects.
She said that over 80 students a year are involved in the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club activities.
She commended Katie Filkins for her efforts in coordinating and orienting Elon student volunteers to help meet club needs.

Kaboom award for support and participation in the Sept. 28 playground build.

Given to 51�� at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the playground accepted by Dr. Smith Jackson and will be hung in the Kernodle Center for Service Learning. Members from NAA and Forresters, Larrry Sharpe, County Commissioner and Stephen Ross, Mayor were present.
AZD and Emily Buckley were given a similar award for their vision and efforts in starting the fundraising efforts for the playground by raising $7,500.
AZD had over 40 students participate during the day and there about 20 other Elon students worked, as well.
20 Elon faculty and staff participated in the build day including 12 staff from Student Life.
Tammy Cobb, Outreach Coordinator for the Kernodle Center for Service Learning is a Council member for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club.

Piedmont Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross- Golden Heart Award, Sept. 29

Given to the Kernodle Center for Service Learning at the Annual Volunteer Luncheon at Lake MacIntosh and accepted by Tammy Cobb, Outreach Coordinator.
The Golden Heart Award is given to the organization with the highest number of units of blood collected. This past year, 381 units of blood were collected at the 51�� blood drives.
This year’s blood drives are coordinated by Jenna Onasko, and Anna Reynal who volunteer in this leadership position with the Kernodle Center and EV!. Tammy Cobb spoke briefly about these students who recruit from 51�� faculty, staff and students and accepted the award on their behalf.
Upcoming Blood Drives are scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25 from 9-2 in McKinnon Hall.

“Embrace Mississippi Children” Daycare Center Collection

Tammy Cobb — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:03:00 +0000

Both monetary donations (needed for shipping costs) and specific items are being collected by the Alamance County Cooperative Extension at 209 Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington through September 30. The collections will assist with daycare centers in the Mississippi region. A list of specific items (including books, infant toys, washable blocks etc.) for infant to four year old classrooms are available by visiting the Kernodle Center for Service Learning Relief Effort board in Moseley 230 or by contacting evelyn_deloatch@ncsu.edu or calling her at 570-6740.

Donations accepted at local Katrina donation sites

Tammy Cobb — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:23:00 +0000

People’s Memorial Christian Church from 9 am-7 pm at the Gym/playground area at 247 North NC 87 in Burlington is accepting water, paper products, medical supplies, feminine hygiene products, new undergarments, can openers, baby products, food-but no furniture. Contact 584-3257

Burlington Fire Department is collecting non-perishable foods, bottled water and hygiene items (No clothing) for N.C. Harvest Food Bank. The trailer is located at 215 South Church Street, Burlington (corner of Church and Front Street). Please deliver items from 9 am-7 pm, today and Saturday.

Local Red Cross Needs Office Assistance

Tammy Cobb — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:16:00 +0000

The Piedmont Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross needs volunteers who can offer office support by answering phones, processing donations and providing general clerical assistance. The greatest need is for the afternoon hours 1-5 pm. Any time you can commit is appreciated. Call 226-4906 for more information.

Kernodle Center, Elon Volunteers! receive awards

Tammy Cobb — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:35:00 +0000

The Salvation Army Frank S. Holt, Jr. Boys and Girls club of Alamance County held its 15th annual Steak and Burger Dinner on Sept. 28 at the Ramada Inn in Burlington. 51�� 300 guests heard guest speaker Eric Montross, a former NBA and University of North Carolina basketball player, discuss the importance of education and determination.

Special awards were distributed to club participants and youth leaders. Sherri Henderson, executive director, presented the Kernodle Center for Service Learning with the inaugural Volunteer Service Award and noted the many ways 51�� students have worked with her agency through Elon Volunteers!, Academic Service-Learning and many volunteer group events.

Henderson expressed appreciation for 51�� students and said, “We couldn’t do anything without the students and staff. We consider ourselves very lucky to have such a wonderful resource in 51�� at our fingertips.” In addition, she thanked the student members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an Elon service organization, who served the banquet guests. More than 90 percent of The Boys and Girls club volunteer pool is composed of 51�� students.

On other occasions, The Kernodle Center for Service Learning has received two Golden Heart Awards from the Piedmont Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross. Elon’s collection of 404 productive units of blood in 2002-2003 and 403 productive units of blood in 2003-2004 earned this recognition. Coordinated by Elon Volunteers!, these events were the highest producers in Alamance County.

On Sept. 25, Allied Churches of Alamance County acknowledged and awarded the Kernodle Center for Service Learning, a Certificate of Appreciation to 51�� at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and General Assembly Gathering, held at Twin Lakes.

The Kernodle Center for Service Learning appreciates each individual who participated in Service-Learning or volunteered with these community organizations and invites you to stop by Moseley 230 to learn more about these partnerships.

Vocational Trades needs volunteers for June 4 picnic

Tammy Cobb — Wed, 19 May 2004 15:41:00 +0000

Vocational Trades of Alamance and Caswell counties need special people to work with our special people from 8 am-3:30 (or whenever you can) at the annual Summer Picnic. Volunteers will assist with decorating, set up and clean up and mostly assist our special needs adults in a social environment. The event will be held at the Pleasant Grove Community Center. Call 336-513-4400 and dial 0 for operator and ask for Ellen Clayton or Larry Mize.

Eldercare volunteers needed

Tammy Cobb — Fri, 16 Jan 2004 15:12:00 +0000

Elon Volunteers! is looking for helpers at Eldercare’s annual SuperBowl bowling tournament and fund-raiser, Saturday January 24 at Country Club Lanes on Church Street in Burlington. They need 2 volunteers at each time slot to do check-in registration: 8:15-10:15, 9:45-11:45, 11:15-1:15, 12:45-2:45 and 2:15-3:30. Also, bowling teams of 5 can be formed to compete in the tournament.(Team members who raise $15.00 for Eldercare get a free t-shirt.) Call Jean Williams at 584-0419 if you can help.

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