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National Catholic Forester 22 4) Participate in a community celebration, centennial, or other event. 5) Clean-up and plant fl owers or trees in a public park or roadway. 6) Host a fi lm night inviting parents, guests, and others. 7) Juniors produce a public service announcement or short fi lm on safety or good choices. 8) Tour an area point of interest or historical site. 9) Provide a babysitting clinic to teach child care and safety skills. 10) Organize a bike safety day with a team of adults and older juniors to check and do minor repairs on bikes and distribute safety brochures in the community. For more information or support in developing any of these activities please contact the fraternal department. Remember, caring adult members are excellent role models. INVOLVEMENT IN CIVIC AREAS Volunteer work within the community is always needed. An NCSF court might energize the membership by developing one or more of these action ideas: 1) Develop an "Adopt-A- Grandparent" program at the local nursing home, or for elderly members. 2) Sponsor a community clean-up day in the spring. 3) Organize a community fl ower planting or beautifi cation project. 4) Provide nursing home entertainment. 5) Organize and build a fl oat for a local parade this summer. 6) Sponsor a voter registration day. 7) Plan an educational Alzheimer event for the community. 8) Sponsor a Flag Day observance. 9) Organize a blood drive for the parish or community. 10) Become a trained phone support person for a local "hotline." 11) Organize a neighborhood crime prevention program. 12) Volunteer to teach English or reading for adults. 13) Help in programs for children or adults with special needs. 14) Sponsor an Arbor Day tree- planting ceremony in the community. Many of these concepts can include junior members of the court. Good planning is the key to successful meetings and events. PHILANTHROPY continued from page 20 If you wish to Opt-In to receive your paper magazine please email us at marketing@ncsf.com or write to Marketing at 320 S. School St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 In the fall, the magazine will only be available online at www.ncsf.com unless you Opt-In. Write to us today! Magazine Opt-In