georgia tech asb 2012

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK 2012Tuscaloosa, AL Community Collaborations

Jacksonville Beach, FL Habitat for Humanity

THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Student Center Commons, Room 2211 History of Alternative Break trips:

• Mobile, AL (Dec. ‘05)• Chalmette, LA (Mar. ‘06)• Waveland, MS (Dec. ‘06)

• Pearlington, MS (Mar.

‘07)• Staton Island, NY (Dec.

‘07)

• Jacksonville Beach, FL (Mar. ’10, ‘11, ‘12) • Tuscaloosa, AL (Mar. ‘12)

Goals for the trip: Meaningful group service experience Engage in multiple communities Personal development Connect service & trip community to Tech experience Have fun & meet new friends!

ALTERNATIVE SERVICE BREAKS

New student organization Created to continue ASB

trips and expand upon alternative break opportunities

Sustainable leadership model

Vision to increase offering of alternative service break trips and to develop willing minds in servant leadership while building long term friendships

INTRODUCTION TO ASB 2012 LEADERS

Jacksonville, FL Tuscaloosa, AL

THE TRIPS – WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE

Two Trips Jacksonville Beach Florida: Beaches Habitat for

Humanity Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Community Collaborations

20 volunteers on each trip 16 student participants 2 student leaders 2 GT faculty/staff advisors

Sunday, March 18 – Saturday, March 24

TRIP DETAILS – JACKSONVILLE, FL

Lodging: youth group house provided by Habitat (close to the beach)

Work 5 days on the work site 8am-4pm Food: Habitat provides meals on-site, we

cook the rest of the our meals at the house Daily Reflections Group Activities after Habitat

Visit city of Jacksonville Laser tag, Go-carts Frozen Yogurt The Beach!!!!

TRIP DETAILS – TUSCALOOSA, AL

Lodging: simulated Emergency Evacuation Shelter provided by Community Collaborations

Work 5 days: type of work determined by group preferences and Community Collaborations

Potential group projects: Rebuilding homes, animal shelters Boys and Girls Club, after school programs Environmental projects, parks

Food: 3 meals each day provided by Community Collaborations Daily Reflections Community speaker

COSTS AND FUNDRAISING

Costs Transportation Lodging Meals Monetary contribution to service organization*(included in total cost estimate)

Estimated total cost: $250 (does NOT include additional afternoon activities)

Fundraising (individual and as a group) Letter writing campaign to friends and family Company sponsorship “Percent of profit” contribution

WHY ASB?

Take the “alternative” Be the difference in the world Meet other Tech students who care about

service Meet the community that you will impact Build teamwork skills Learn new skills – construction tools, disaster

relief Be an agent of change Live out the GT motto – Progress and Service HAVE FUN!!!

EXPECTATIONS

Alcohol and drug free trip Each individual participates in fundraising for

trips Minimum electronic use – be a part of the

experience! Remember the reason for the trip Be a team player Make new friends HAVE FUN!!!

NEXT STEPS

Apply before midnight on Friday, February 3rd : http://tinyurl.com/ASBapplication

Interviews will tentatively take place the week of February 6th

Participants will be notified by Friday, February 10th

$100 deposit due Friday, Feb 17 to confirm participation When deposit is submitted,

participant will sign agreement indicating understanding about payment deadlines

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sarah Perkins, Community Service Coordinator sarah.perkins@vpss.gatech.edu

Andy Barrenechea, Chair of Alternative Service Breaks andbarr22@hotmail.com

Jacksonville, FL Trip Leaders Savannah Andersen –

savannah.andersen@gatech.edu Suzanne Clary – suzannemclary@gmail.com

Tuscaloosa, AL Trip Leaders Macie Whatley – maciew@gatech.edu Ivan Morales – ivanmorales@gatech.edu