CNH | KEY CLUB Workshops coordinated by the Member Relations Committee and developed by the CNH District A District Projects Workshop
PROJECT SHINE Presented by Michelle Hoa & Andrew Liu
BRINGING LIGHT INTO SOMEONE’S LIFE
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CNH | KEY CLUB WHAT IS A DISTRICT PROJECT? A specific project focus selected every other year by the District Project committee The current District Project covers the years 2010-2012. Clubs in the CaliforniaNevada-Hawaii District participate in projects that encompass this District focus An effort to make a difference in a single impact area
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CNH | KEY CLUB WHAT IS PROJECT SHINE? By focusing on helping those with disabilities, we can now be the leaders and examples in our schools and communities on how we should treat those with special needs and how to help and support them as best as we can.
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CNH | KEY CLUB GOALS
1. Offer people a better understanding of the various types of disabilities, which in turn will lead them to be more empathetic and accepting 2. Help unite people with differences, and to change the negative connotations associated with people who have special needs
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Mental and Academic Disabilities
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CNH | KEY CLUB MENTAL & ACADEMIC DISABILITIES Dyslexia Reading Disorder
Autism
Lacking social and communication skills
Tourette’s
Involuntary repetitive movements
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CNH | KEY CLUB MENTAL & ACADEMIC DISABILITIES Down Syndrome 1 extra chromosome (various symptoms)
Attention Deficit Disorder Short attention span
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Recurrent thoughts or repetitive actions
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Physical Disabilities
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CNH | KEY CLUB PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Cerebral Palsy
Various degrees of paralysis
Blindness/ Deafness
Scoliosis
Curving of the spine
Inability to see or hear, respectively
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DIRECT & INDIRECT SERVICE
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CNH | KEY CLUB DIRECT SERVICE
Getting involved directly with the individuals that you are helping Hands-on service Kiwanis Special Games Special Olympics
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CNH | KEY CLUB INDIRECT SERVICE
Getting involved with organizations or the community at large Fundraising for a cause Promoting Project Shine Spreading awareness of the different disabilities Educating the community
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CNH | KEY CLUB ORGANIZATIONS
Best Buddies Club Aktion Club Ronald McDonald’s House Special Games Arc of Hawai’i
1) Find local organizations in your area 2) Coordinate joint service projects and fundraisers 3) Ask them for any available resources that could improve the quality of your service!
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CNH | KEY CLUB WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION?
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CNH | KEY CLUB WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION? There are over 40 resources compiled from KCI, the CNH Kiwanis Foundation, and our Partners in Service!
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Resources Available: Powerpoints Brochures Pamphlets Guides
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