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Deepwater Women Joining Hands
Sponsored by Debi Meade, Angie Gray & Rebecca Garland

History

Joining Hands was developed in the 1995-1996 school year by DWJH teachers to help young women of Deepwater Junior High School become stronger, wiser, and more helpful to others. It is founded on the American Red Cross standards and we use their guidelines to help us succeed in our endeavors. If we meet the Red Cross's established service requirements, we are awarded a plaque during a very special Recognition Dinner at the end of the year. We have received the plaque three years in a row!

Objectives
There are five objective in which members are encourage to concentrate their efforts.

  1. Academia: I will make an effort to improve my grades. I will listen to those willing to teach me with open ears, eyes and heart.
  2. Volunteerism: I will volunteer my time with enthusiasm and without hesitation.
  3. Citizenship: I will show respect to strangers, acquaintances and friends. I will lend a helping hand to anyone when necessary.
  4. Honesty: I will maintain the ability to be truthful in all situations.
  5. Spirit: I will demonstrate a good attitude towards our school by attending sporting events, participating in pep rallies, and respecting the building and the people inside its walls.

Joining Hands Code of Conduct:
In order for our group to be successful, each member must abide by the Code of Conduct described below. The purpose of the Code is to insure unity among members, productivity in the organization, and a positive image for our school and community.

  • Attend 75 % of meetings. Meetings are Mondays from 8:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. in the Multipurpose room. After school meetings may be required.
  • Accumulate 15 hours of service each semester. Active members will be invited to participate in our social events (lock-ins, etc.).
  • Be respectful to other members, to group sponsors, and to people we meet during service projects.
  • Maintain passing grades and O's and S's in citizenship.
  • Refrain from CIA or ISC assignment for any reason.
  • Follow school rules, according to DWJH's Student Handbook, at all activities.
  • Embrace and follow the five Objectives of Joining Hands.

Failure to meet the requirements will prohibit participation in the next Joining Hands event. Repeat offenses will remove you from the group.

Membership Fees
Each member is required to pay a fee of $5.00. This will partially pay for shirts.

Joining Hands Shirts
At the beginning of the year, a shirt will be chosen for member to wear to all Joining Hands activities. They should be worn tucked in at all times. Member fees and fundraiser money will pay for shirts. Prices will vary from year to year.

Activity Log
Each active member of Joining Hands must record all service hours. A sheet will be provided to record the name of the project and hours that you worked. Hours will be verified from sign-in sheets at all activities.

Awards and Recognition
Outstanding Member of the Year:
The member who is outstanding in citizenship, volunteerism, academia, honesty and spirit throughout the year will be honored with this award. The sponsor will determine who receives this award along with votes from fellow members.

Unity Circle Award:
The member who attends and/or contributes to the most service activities will be honored with this award. The sponsor will determine who receives this award with assistance from the members' activity logs.

 


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