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The Hershey High School Key Club is involved with many projects throughout the year which include the Major Emphasis Program, Youth Opportunities Fund,Youth Serving Youth Prject and the Governor's project as well as some other small individual club projects.
	Youth Oppertunities Fund Guidelines for YOF Grant Applications Grants by the Key Club International Board from the Youth Opportunities Fund must conform to the Objects of Key Club International. The Youth Opportunities Funds are granted only to Key Clubs and/or club members. 1) Service Projects which relate to the objects and programs of Key Club International will be accorded top priority by the Key Club International Board of Trustees. 2) Commitments are made for one year only. Funds will not be granted to the same club or individual for more than three (3) consecutive years. 3) Deadlines for receipt of grant requests for the two funding cycles are: Spring Funding Cycle - Applications must be postmarked by Dec 10. Fall Funding Cycle - Applications must be postmarked by May 15. 4) Key Club International Board of Trustees Grant Review Committee will be appointed by the Key Club International President. This committee will review policies and procedures related to the Youth Opportunities Fund. 5) Notification of the Key Club International Board's decisions will be mailed no later than: Spring Funding Cycle - Notification mailed no later than March 15. Fall Funding Cycle - Notification mailed no later than August 15. 6) The Youth Opportunities Fund Grant Review Committee will not consider applications for grants for less than .00 or more than .00. 7) The recipient club or individual of an approved grant may spend up to and including the specified amount for the sole purpose of the project for which the amount was approved, and will receive up to the approved amount after the approval of the application. 8) Grant recipients must submit to the Manager of Youth Funds at Kiwanis International a final report on the project. 9) Grant applications that are not approved will not be reconsidered during the same funding cycle. All grant approvals will be made by the Key Club International Board of Trustees.

	March of Dimes www.modimes.org The mission of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out its mission through the Campaign for Healthier Babies, which funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The March of Dimes is built on the concept of volunteerism and applauds the efforts of youth who partner with our organization to strengthen our national commitment to community service. We embrace the concept of providing young people with a meaningful learning experience, while building a volunteer force that will help lead the March of Dimes into the future. Chain Reaction is a youth leadership development program sponsored by the March of Dimes which gives students the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and learn about the role they can play as a volunteer for a not for profit organization. Teenagers make presentations in classrooms and at club and organization meetings. They organize youth conferences and school health fairs. They become a vital part of our society as they work to save the lives of babies. Each division of the March of Dimes is governed by a Board of Directors who oversee the financial integrity of our organization while providing volunteer support for various community and special events. Youth representation is fundamental to the success of these Boards. The March of Dimes prides itself on its ability to bring youth together with local businessmen and women in order to ensure the health of mothers and babies. Our organization is always willing to welcome any youth onto our Board and various committees. Board representation can be the perfect occasion to network and create new relationships and leadership opportunities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The March of Dimes has four main goals to streamline their efforts. Lets help them reach these goals. (from their website) Four major problems threaten the health of America's babies: birth defects, infant mortality, low birthweight, and lack of prenatal care. The March of Dimes has adopted goals for the year 2000 to bring us closer to the day when all babies will be born healthy. These goals include: Reduce birth defects by 10 percent. Birth defects can -- and do -- happen to anyone. They affect more than 150,000 babies each year and are the leading cause of infant mortality in this country. The causes of about two thirds of birth defects remain unknown. For more information, see BIRTH DEFECTS INFORMATION and INFANT HEALTH STATISTICS. Reduce infant mortality to 7 per 1,000 live births. While the U.S. infant mortality rate is now at an all-time low, about 28,000 babies still die before their first birthday each year. Our country ranks 25th internationally in its rate of infant mortality. That means that babies born in 24 other countries have a better chance of living to their first birthday than babies born in the United States. For more information, see INFANT HEALTH STATISTICS. Reduce low birthweight to no more than 5 percent of all live births. Nearly 300,000 low-birthweight babies (under 5.5 pounds) are born each year in the United States. Babies born at low birthweight are 22 times more likely than other babies to die in their first year. Or they may face lifelong health problems. Increase the number of women who get prenatal care in the first trimester to 90 percent. Late or no prenatal care increases the chance that certain health problems may go undetected. Currently, only 83 percent of mothers receive prenatal care in the first trimester. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You have been helped by the March of Dimes if: - You received a polio vaccine. - Your baby or someone you know was cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit. - Your baby or someone you know received Lung Surfactant Therapy preventing the premature infant from dying of respiratory distress syndrome. - You are aware that alcohol, tobacco and drug use during pregnancy may cause birth defects. - You are aware that women of childbearing age should consume .04mg of folic acid a day to protect an unborn infant against certain birth defects. - You or someone you know received a Rubella Vaccine. - You or someone you know had ultrasound during pregnancy to detect fetal heart problems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the story of a family, just like yours, whose life and future will be touched by the March of Dimes... Mary Kate Modico was born on March 1, 2000 at 26 weeks gestation. She weighed a slight 2 pounds and 2 ounces and measured only 14 inches. Ninety-six days of neonatal intensive care sent her home on June 5 - 2 days after her original due date. Dave and Lisa Modico thank the March of Dimes and all the HEROES who serve as team captains and volunteers for their part in developing NICU's, surfactant and other life saving measures which gave their angel, Mary Kate, a healthy life on earth. Don't think you're a hero? Mary Kate does. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want some more information? Check out www.modimes.org

	YSY: Special Olympics Creating positive and enduring change in the lives of people with mental retardation, their families, friends, coaches, volunteers and all who cheer them on. What is Special Olympics? Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with mental retardation to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with mental retardation year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. How many people does Special Olympics serve? Special Olympics serves more than 1 million persons with mental retardation in more than 160 countries. That number is expected to double by the year 2005. What is the Special Olympics Oath? "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." What is Special Olympics' mission? To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with mental retardation by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. What impact does Special Olympics have on athletes? Children and adults with mental retardation who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. They grow mentally, socially and spiritually and, through their activities, exhibit boundless courage and enthusiasm, enjoy the rewards of friendship and ultimately discover not only new abilities and talents but "their voices" as well. Who leads Special Olympics? Eunice Kennedy Shriver is Founder and Honorary Chairman, Sargent Shriver is Chairman of the Board and Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D., is President and CEO. Who is eligible to participate in Special Olympics? To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, you must be at least eight years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: mental retardation, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction. It does not cost anything to participate. Can individuals with profound disabilities participate in Special Olympics? Yes, through Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program (MATP), developed by physical educators, physical therapists and recreation therapists. MATP emphasizes training and participation rather than competition. When are Special Olympics World Games held? The Special Olympics World Summer Games are held every four years; the 2003 World Summer Games will be held in Dublin, Ireland, on 20-29 June. The Special Olympics World Winter Games also are held every four years; the 2005 World Winter Games will be held in Nagano, Japan, on 26 February-5 March. The first Special Olympics World Games was held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1968.