To “Grow” together to meet the needs Goals To “Grow” together to meet the needs of our community G iving of ourselves R esponding to our citizen’s needs O rganizing our efforts for maximum impact W orking together to improve our community

2011 Updates De-emphasis on fundraisers, emphasis on service projects Creek restorations, volunteering at a food shelter Projects can be registered as early as January 2011 by all district teachers, staff, and coordinators For everything March Gladness, visit www.MarchGladness.org

“Serve Around the Clock” March Gladness 2011 needs: students, schools, citizens, businesses, and community members to “Serve Around the Clock” by designing and implementing community service projects

Adults should get involved with March Gladness to: Develop positive relationships with the youth-community that directly benefit our society Teach about world concerns outside of the classroom Lead by example to promote lifelong community service Involve resources in the character development of our youth Youth should get involved in a March Gladness service project: Become aware of the needs and problems in the community Understand others’ points of view in the community and expand world vision. Develop communication skills that promote successful completion of tasks Learn to make sacrifices to help others and the environment

www.MarchGladness.org Steps to Take Action: Find a Project Register or Create a Project (or if you are a student, talk to your school coordinator) 3. Report a Project

What will you do to make a difference this March Gladness season?

March Gladness Needs You!

This PowerPoint is brought to you by Communities In Schools of Puyallup, The Puyallup School District, Emerald Ridge High School Student, Arden Leete, and Communities In Schools’ Student Representatives, Billiemarie Klein, Marissa Frazier, Kylah Williams.