Archive for February 22nd, 2010

American Cancer Society Relay For Life^® of Jefferson County

Help Create a World with Less Cancer and More Birthdays by joining us at our new event

WHAT:
Join the American Cancer Society in the fight to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Relay For Life of Jefferson County. This inspiring overnight event unites the entire community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.

WHEN:
May 21-22, 2010
6 p.m. – noon

WHERE:
Prestonia Lot on Phillips Lane across from the Kentucky Fairgrounds

CONTACT INFORMATION:
To register, or for more information, contact Erin Dunagan at 502-560-6024 or Erin.Dunagan@cancer.org. To sign up online, visit www.relayforlife.org/jeffersonky

Seeking Student Leaders for first Youth Board at the Louisville Science Center

This is an excellent opportunity for high school students, ages 13 -18, to be a part of the inaugural Youth Board. The Youth Infusion Board will provide a voice and forum to make recommendations to the Louisville Science Center Board of Directors.  The students who are selected for this program will have the opportunity to provide a unique and interactive approach to science and their input is being counted upon from the Louisville Science Center.

Youth Infusion Board Member Benefits include:

- Leadership Development
- Possible mentoring opportunities
- Community involvement
- Public speaking skills

The applicants for the Board are not limited to only “Mad Scientists”, but are open to any students with an interest in infusing science into their everyday lives.  Science is a part of everyone’s daily life and the Louisville Science Center creates a venue where the excitement of science can be seen and heard throughout the community.

Responsibilities for Board Members Include:

·         Transportation to Youth Infusion Board meetings at Louisville Science Center (4 per year)

·         The Youth Infusion Board will be responsible for planning and implementing the Youth Science Summit in May.  This will require planning outside of the “normal” board meetings.  The board will organize speakers and events for the Summit, fundraise, and recruit members for committee as extensions of the Youth Board of Directors.

·         $20 dues for being on the board which will be used for food and drink at Youth Infusion Board meetings

·         Half day attendance at the “Ambassador Boot Camp” where the student will learn about the culture and vision of the Louisville Science Center and realize what an intricate role science plays in our everyday life.

**It is important to note that a student’s participation in the Youth Infusion Board does not prohibit their involvement in the Science Center’s year-round or summer VolunTeen program, and vice versa.

All applications must be returned to the Science Center no later than Friday, March 5^th. Stacie Benson Linn & Team Icarian (Team Members include: Bryan Taylor, Stacy Chinn, Cyril Ledoux, Steve Heilman, and Kristie Higdon.

Click here to view the application!

LOUISVILLE SCIENCE CENTER
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 561-6100
(800) 591-2203