Have you ever wanted to give back to an organization that did somethign for you...

[Paul]

Have you ever wanted to give back to an organization that did somethign for you...

When I was in high school I was in a Latin(the dead language) Club, yes it sounds very dorky but here in the state it is referred to as GJCL (Georgia Junior Classical League) and on a national level JCL. Basically I was turned on to this my freshman year at Central G'nett b/c all of the upper classman told me about how cool it was; it was the only language club that had state/national conventions, etc. So my sophmore year I went to Collins Hill when it opened and later started latin club there and my senior year held a position on the state board. Needless to say it was an awsome organization I made tons of friends at state/national level. Every year the national convention is at a different College throughout the US. In 98' it was at UMASS (Amherst, Mass) - there I met what would later become my wife Kate.

So as you can see I have quite a history with this organization and every April they do a state convention. April always reminds me of GJCL so today I emailed them to see what I could do to start a sponsorship for my wife and I to pay for one student to go to national convention each year. I don't know why but I think they have given so much to my wife and I it is just the right thing for us to do (plus it could be a tax write-off).

[mocha latte cupcake]

thats awesome man! yeah i can't think of any organization off the top of my head but yeah man i like that idea! i always like giving back to the community and helping people. if the world was a more "helpful" place it would be great. by world i mean people NOT government assistance.

[stillaneon]

Have you ever wanted to give back to an organization that did somethign for you...

When I was in high school I was in a Latin(the dead language) Club, yes it sounds very dorky but here in the state it is referred to as GJCL (Georgia Junior Classical League) and on a national level JCL. Basically I was turned on to this my freshman year at Central G'nett b/c all of the upper classman told me about how cool it was; it was the only language club that had state/national conventions, etc. So my sophmore year I went to Collins Hill when it opened and later started latin club there and my senior year held a position on the state board. Needless to say it was an awsome organization I made tons of friends at state/national level. Every year the national convention is at a different College throughout the US. In 98' it was at UMASS (Amherst, Mass) - there I met what would later become my wife Kate.

So as you can see I have quite a history with this organization and every April they do a state convention. April always reminds me of GJCL so today I emailed them to see what I could do to start a sponsorship for my wife and I to pay for one student to go to national convention each year. I don't know why but I think they have given so much to my wife and I it is just the right thing for us to do (plus it could be a tax write-off).

That is a great idea. Good Luck

[Paul]

thats awesome man! yeah i can't think of any organization off the top of my head but yeah man i like that idea! i always like giving back to the community and helping people. if the world was a more "helpful" place it would be great. by world i mean people NOT government assistance.

ya i figured kate and i can afford to do this and there is probably some kid whose parents can't afford to spend 500-1500$ to send their kid on a school trip. i'll keep you guys posted.

[Evil Goat]

shameless self promotion....

[uproot]

What an awesome thing to do man!


Honestly, this made me LOL a little :

(plus it could be a tax write-off).

[NVEOUS]

thats really awesome man. I hope that all works out for you;.

[AirMax95]

That is a great idea.

I am not at the financial point where I can sponsor a kid, but I volunteer at the Boys & Girls club, as well as various other orgs. All I can give is my time, so I do it as often as possible.

[Paul]

shameless self promotion....

trust me dude every day i wake up i'm proud to be me i don't need a thread to boost my ego

i'm not the best looking, smartest guy, but i'm comfortable in my skin which is a lot more than most can say.

[Paul]

That is a great idea.

I am not at the financial point where I can sponsor a kid, but I volunteer at the Boys & Girls club, as well as various other orgs. All I can give is my time, so I do it as often as possible.

i thought about doing that as well b/c we don't have kids... how is it?

[AirMax95]

It's pretty cool there! You can work with the youth group or the younger kids. All you have to do is go to the B&G Club website and pick a location/community and fill out the app.

http://www.bgcma.org/view/clubs

http://www.bgcma.org/files/documents...eer-061608.pdf