UNICEF- S

I've been a member of Eastside's UNICEF Club since the 2009-2010 school year and decided to continue it this year. This is one of the few clubs that I'm a member of, not an officer; however, I was asked to help with ordering shirts (1 hour) in November and cooked Nicaraguan-style rice and beans for the potluck we held in the same month (1 hour) to raise money for the organization. The secretary has kept track of meetings at school as well (3 hours total). I like this club because my aunt is a journalist for UNICEF and I admire her work. I have learned that even though I may not have an elected position, I still end up doing a lot of work when I'm involved with groups- I went to the two officer meetings in October and November (2 hours total) to help get things started and make suggestions for goals to set in fundraising, ways to collect dues, and certain international dates, such as World AIDS Day, to plan events around. This cause matters a lot to me, and I'm glad to help out with the school's club. It has been another example of needing to take initiative, even if it's not my responsibility, to get things done.