Meeting Minutes

2/04/25

Meeting called to order at 3:10pm

1. Dues & Shirt Orders:

• The last chance to pay dues and select your shirt size is Thursday, 02/06/25. Orders will be placed on Friday, 02/07/25.

2. Group Picture:

• Our next meeting on Tuesday, 03/04/25, will include a group photo. Please bring your NJHS t-shirt for the photo.

3. Community Service Hours:

• The deadline to complete your required hours is April 15, 2025.

4. Upcoming Opportunities:

• More basketball volunteer events.

5. Website:

• Please check your updated community service hours and use the dues payment link if needed.

Meeting adjourned at 3:25pm. Next meeting 03/04/25.

12/05/24

Meeting called to order at 3:10pm

1. Dues:

• The payment of dues is required and covers local and national fees, as well as the cost of the NJHS t-shirt, the end-of-year party, and induction expenses. The deadline to submit dues has been extended to December 13.

• If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rojas. If a financial hardship is preventing you from paying the dues, feel free to reach out to any of the sponsors for assistance.

2. T-Shirt Update:

• Reminder: All designs are due Today no later than 3:30!

  • • • Make sure to submit your entry on time to be considered.

• Mandatory Action: All members must complete the form to select their t-shirt size. (Click on the link below).

  • • • T-Shirt Size Survey  

3. Community Service Hours Update:

• Members must complete a minimum of 15 community service hours during the school year.

• It is recommended to complete at least 10 hours by the end of the fall semester (December, 2024) and the remaining 5 hours by the spring semester deadline (April 15, 2025).

• Updated hour logs can be viewed on the Hornedo NJHS Website.

  • • • Make sure to stay on track to meet your goal!

4. Holiday Drive for the Center Against Family Violence:

• For several years, Hornedo has proudly participated in this holiday drive, and this year is no exception. Our goal is to bring holiday joy to a total of 71 kids and teenagers.

  • • • If you'd like to join in and make a difference, you can sign select a child to sponsor today!

Meeting adjourned at 3:30pm.

11/06/24

Meeting called to order at 3:05pm

1. Officer introduction - Congratulations to our 2024-2025 officers!

• President - Austin Castanon

• Vice President - Siddharth Vidyarthi

• Secretary - Yuli Tomita

2. Service hours can include opportunities other than those posted through Remind.

• Holiday Community Service Ideas - Any ideas for holiday volunteer opportunities will be appreciated. Make sure it is a non-profit organization. Please contact our officers with any ideas.

• If you sign up for hours, but cannot attend after all, please remove yourself from the list so others can sign up.

3. To document hours online, go to the NJHS website. 

• Select "Dues and Forms"

• Select "Digital Hours Submission"

Meeting adjourned at 3:15pm. Next meeting 12/05/24.

09/03/24

Meeting called to order at 3:08pm

1.  Advisor introduction - Rojas, Eveler, Martinez

2.  NJHS website - it has a lot of information on it. Be familiar with the pages.

3.  Remind app - if you haven't, do it now!

4.  Volunteer Hours - 15 hours for the year, rule of thumb - nonprofit organizations. Always remember you are representing Hornedo and NJHS.

5.  Officer elections - NJHS officers will be elected at the next meeting. If you are interested in running for president, vice-president, or secretary, you must submit your speech (one minute or less) to Ms. Eveler or Mr. Martinez by Tuesday, September 24. If you do not meet the deadline, your name will not be on the ballot.

6.  Membership dues -  please see the Forms/Dues tab for the link to pay $25 membership dues by the end of September.

Meeting adjourned at 3:18pm. Next meeting 10/01/24.

2023 - 2024 School Year

04/2/24

Meeting minutes recorded by Ascher Vicini

Meeting called to order at 3:10pm

1. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS - The deadline for your community service hours is Sunday May 5th, which is fast approaching. You should be close to or have already reached 15 hours of volunteering, which is the minimum. If you've already finished your 15 hours, you're still encouraged to continue to volunteer! If you haven't finished your hours yet, don't worry! There's still a bunch of opportunities coming up to get them.

2. POLK PAWLOOZA - On April 5th, which is this Friday, Polk is hosting its annual Polk Pawlooza, and they're looking for volunteers. It will last from 3:45-7:00pm, so you can get a good 3 hours from it! To sign up, the link is under the Volunteer Opportunities tab of the website, aswell as in the Remind.

3. EPISD REGISTRATION RALLY - On April 20th, 8 volunteers will be needed to give tours around Hornedo. It will be from 9:00am to 12:00. If you would like to volunteer, speak to Mrs. Navarette.

4. MIGHTY MUJER - On May 4th, a volunteer opportunity for the Mighty Mujer Triatholon will be held at Memorial Park. If you would like to volunteer, you have to do so through the race's offical website: https://www.mightymujertriathlon.com/elpaso 

5. END OF YEAR PARTY - May 7th is our NJHS end of year party! More info will come as we get closer to the date.

Meeting adjourned at 3:20pm

11/28/23

Meeting minutes recorded by Ascher Vicini

Meeting called to order at 3:10pm

1. SALVATION ARMY FUNDRAISER UPDATE - So far we have raised 1,095 dollars! Let's keep it going! Only 33 people have set up their page so far, so make sure to set yours up. Also don't forget to share your page with family and friends!

2. CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE GIFT DONATION - At the meeting you should have gotten a green paper with all the information on what to get for the kid you chose. If you weren't able to attend the meeting, stop by Mrs. Navarrette's room to pick one out, there are 16 left. Don't forget to also buy pajamas of the correct size for your kid. Make sure to register your child with the form linked on your green slip or sent on the remind. Make sure to have your gifts wrapped with the bottom of your green slip attached and delivered to Mrs. Navarrette or Mrs. Rojas' room by December 12.

Meeting adjourned at 3:21pm

10/7/23

Meeting minutes recorded by Ascher Vicini

Meeting called to order at 3:10pm

1. OFFICER INTRODUCTIONS – Congratulations to our 2023-24 officers! President: Matthew Ramirez, Vice-President: Ginger Patton, and Secretary: Ascher Vicini.

2. SHIRT UPDATE – The design will be a long-sleeved black shirt with pink text. The cost for the shirt was covered when you paid your dues. Final product should be posted next week. If you didn’t fill out a shirt size slip at the meeting, stop my Mrs. Rojas’ room to get one.

3. SALVATION ARMY FUNDRAISER – Virtual fundraiser for the Salvation Army will begin on November 15th. $10 = 1 hour of volunteer time.

4. CAFV GIFT DONATION – We will be donating gifts to the Center Against Family Violence starting on November 28th. If you participate, you will get 4 community service hours.  The gift will include the child's gift request and pajamas.  You will be able to select the child at the meeting on November 28th.

5. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS UPDATE – The community service hours will get updated at a later date.

Meeting adjourned at 3:27pm

9/5/23

Meeting minutes recorded by Mrs. Navarrette.

Meeting called to order at 3:10pm.

1.  Advisor introduction - Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Rojas

2.  NJHS website - it has a lot of information on it.  Be familiar with the pages.

3.  Remind app - if you haven't, do it now!

4.  Volunteer Hours - 15 hours for the year, rule of thumb - nonprofit organizations.  Upcoming Hornedo events: Cross Country Meets, Parent Teacher Conferences, Football Game (Hornedo vs. Brown), Cemetary Clean Up. Mrs. Navarrette will send the Remind message letting members know to go to the website for the sign-up links. Always remember you are representing Hornedo and NJHS.

5.  Officer elections - these will be held completely online, due to intercession.  Candidates have a deadline of 9/19 at 11:59pm to submit (via email to Mrs. Navarrette sanavarr@episd.org) their speech video (1 minute or less).  Positions are president, vice-president and secretary.  The videos and electronic ballot will be available on 9/26 and 9/27 only.  Only votes cast from a member's EPISD login will be accepted.  If a member votes more than once, their vote will be voided.

6.  Membership dues -  please see the Forms/Dues tab for the link to pay $25 membership dues by the end of September.

Meeting adjourned at 3:32pm.  Next meeting 11/7/23.

2022- 2023 School Year

4/4/23

Meeting Minutes Recorded by Audrey Devora

Meeting called to order at 3:01pm

Sponsers Present- Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Rojas

LAST NJHS MEETING!!! :))))

1. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS-  Your hours should be about almost done or close to being completed. Remember the minimum number of hours is 15! The hours were originally due on April 15th but they were extended to April 30th since we have some more events coming up! PLEASE submit your hours no later than May 1st! If you have your minimum requirement of hours try to let other people sign up for hours first because we constantly get the same people! If you are behind on hours please do not hesitate to sign up! Mrs. Navarrette has entered the updated community service hours if you have not checked please see if you have your minimum requirements! Remember you can turn in your hours online or on a paper copy. Mrs. Navarrette enters the NJHS meeting for you, and she entered the Salvation army, and Hornedo Fest. SO DO NOT put those events on your papers or documents! If you have any questions ask one of our sponsors or officers!

2. HOSTING TRACK MEET AT FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL- Hornedo will be hosting a track meet at Franklin High School on April 15th. This will happen most likely in the morning from around 8-12pm LOTS of volunteers are needed! Sign up will be soon make sure to watch out for the remind!

3. HOSTING REGISTRATION EVENT- Hornedo will be hosting a registration event on April 22nd. This is something new and not something they have done before. They are asking for 10 volunteers that day. More information to come and look out for the sign up!

4. HOSTING ELEMENTARY UIL AT HORNEDO- Hornedo will be hosting an Elementary UIL event at Hornedo on April 29th. Mrs. Navarrette is looking at about 20 volunteers total. 10 volunteers for about a 3 hour shift and another 10 for a second 3 hour shift. More information to come and watch out for the sign up!

5. NJHS INDUCTION FOR 7TH GRADERS/ NJHS PIZZA PARTY- On May 9th after school in the cafeteria NJHS will be having our pizza party! YAH! Then later in the evening will be the Induction for the upcoming 8th graders next year. Officers will be having big jobs there but NJHS volunteers are needed to help set up and be at the ceremony. There will be more information coming up when the time gets closer. ALMOST DONE WITH 8TH GRADE!!! YOU GOT THIS! :))))

Meeting adjourned at 3:15pm

2.7.23

Meeting minutes recorded by Audrey Devora

Meeting called to order at 3:00pm

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Rojas

1. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS- Most of our members are close to reaching their minimum number of community service hours which is 15. If you are not sure how to enter your hours go see Mrs. Navarrette or ask a fellow NJHS member. If you have already reached your minimum number of hours, that doesn't mean you shouldn't help out! Mrs. Navarrette constantly sees the same faces to volunteer and we would like to see some new members to help out! You are here to serve your community! We are counting on all our fellow members! If you have any questions about your hours please don't hesitate to ask.

2. FRONT OFFICE ORGANIZING CLOTHING - If you are interested in helping the front office organize uniform clothes please see Mrs. Navarrette! It will be weekly and you can help out once a week or more if you would like! 

3. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE CART - Next week on February 16th we are going to need volunteers to help out with our cart that gives teachers snacks and drinks. Be on the look out for the sign up!

4. NO-EXCUSES UNIVERSITY CLEAN UP - Hornedo is not going to be a No Excuses University anymore. We are going to need a lot of helping hands to take the No-Excuses University off the fences and they must ALL come out. There will be a sign up for in the future. Whoever can come please come! It will be an hours worth of service but, it will most likely take 30 minutes if lot's of our members show up!

5. THE PRICELESS HEART FOUNDATION - A teacher at Franklin High School lost her 10 year old son two years ago in an accident and his name was Price. To honor his memory they set up a foundation annually. One of the things they are doing is collecting toiletries which are things you need to stay nice and clean. For example, shampoo, lotion, soap etc.  They are also helping out refugees that are here in EL Paso. There will be a message THIS FRIDAY about this foundation. On the weekend ask your parents to add some toiletries to their cart! IT MUST BE NEW PRODUCTS. DO NOT bring something already used. We will be partnering with student council. This WILL NOT be counted on your hours it is just something nice we do for others and it is a good deed. 

6. YEARBOOK PICTURES - Today we took our NJHS yearbook pictures! :))) If you were absent today please see Mrs. Navarrette and ask her when you can make up the pictures

Meeting adjourned at 3:42pm

11.29.22

Meeting minutes recorded by Audrey Devora

Meeting called to order at 3:00pm

Sponsors Present- Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Hetzel, and Mrs. Rojas

1. SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLE- Thank you to everyone who has signed up and donated! We are currently at $3,061! Keep up the good work! Make sure to share with friends, family members, and relatives. Let's make sure we hit our goal!

2. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS- The community service hours have been updated. Make sure to turn in your hours digitally or on the form and submit it to Mrs. Navarrette. Once per month the hours will be updated so, if you think your hours are not right just make sure your forms are turned in so they will be up to date. Remember the minimum number of hours you need to complete are 15.

3. SHIRT UPDATE- Thank you to our officers, Taylor, Ana Sofia, and Audrey and our sponsor Mrs. Rojas for making this possible! You worked so hard. If you still have not picked up your shirt make sure to go to room 214, Mrs. Rojas Room to pick up your shirt.

4. CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE- You should have selected a yellow paper and a white slip at todays meeting. If you were not able to select a child you do not have to participate in this. You will write your name on the white slip and turn it into one of the officers or sponsors. please DO NOT take the white strip home. You will fill out the child's information from the white slip onto the bottom of the yellow paper. You will then register your name and child number by going to the volunteer opportunities page and clicking on the link or scan the QR code on your yellow paper. By December12th, make sure the gift is ready to be turned in. Make sure you have the child's requested gift and a pair of pajamas according to their size. You also may include any other items to your liking. On the gift, don't forget to tape a gift tag with the child's name and number. Also, be sure the bottom of the yellow slip is cut off and glued or tape somewhere on the gift. On or before December 13th turn in your gift to Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Navarette, or Mrs. Rojas. Record your donation on your digital hours form or the hard copy. 4 hours total (2 for the toy and 2 for the pajamas) If you have any conflicts please notify our sponsors ASAP!

5. UGLY SWEATER DANCE- Hornedo will be hosting an Ugly sweater Dance on December 9th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Please report to the PTA room in the Cafeteria. We already have seven members signed up we need one more! Mrs. Navarrette will let you know if more volunteers are needed. 

Meeting adjourned at 3:00pm

11.1.22

Meeting minutes recorded by Audrey Devora

Meeting called to order at 3:01pm

Sponsors Present- Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Hetzel, and Mrs. Rojas

1. OFFICER INTRODUCTION- Congratulations to our 2022-2023 officers! President - Taylor Martin-Collins, Vice President - Ana Sofia Quintana, Secretary - Audrey Devora

2. DUES UPDATE- Everyone has paid their dues! Great Job to everyone for getting their part done! 

3. HOURS UPDATE - The Total Community service hours needed are 15 hours minimum! Must be a non-profit organization. Forms can be found and viewed on this website. Members can document their hours on the forms tab using the link provided online or can print out the page located in the forms tab.

4. T-SHIRT UPDATE- Officers have came up with ideas for this years NJHS shirt! more information to come. Still deciding on more ideas and designs to get approved. Hoping to get them before winter break!

5. HORNEDO FEST CLEAN UP- Any members interested in helping clean up after HornedoFest are more than welcome to join! Report to the cafeteria @5:25pm. This will take about 30 minutes, but you may record an hour of service. You may bring your own gloves if you would like to. Mrs. Navarrette will not be suppling gloves for the clean up.

6. CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE- In December, members will have an opportunity to choose a gift wish from one of the children at the Center Against Family Violence. Not all members will have an option to pick a child if you do not attend the next meeting! There will not be any reserved spots to get a child since we have more members than the Center needs. The Center holds about 100 kids each year ranging in age from a newborn to a child. All gifts will include a set of pajamas. This will count for 4 hours of community service (2 hours for the toy and 2 for the pajamas). More information and sign up will be mentioned at the next meeting.

7. SALVATION ARMY VIRTUAL BELL RINGING SET UP- Salvation Army will all be happening online including the sign up! Each member will create their own individual links to know how much money you have raised. Every $10 in donation you will get 1 hour in community service! This sign up will go all through out mid December, then it will be time to help the Center Against Family Violence. More volunteer opportunities are offered with the salvation army! All information will be on their website. They offer opportunities all year and have different things to volunteer for! Just go online and search salvation army of el paso! You may do bell ringing in person, however you must have an adult accompanied with you over the age of 18! Call Salvation Army directly if you are interested in that.  Jessica Porter (915)755-4168 ext. 75223 with any questions.

8. SALVATION ARMY SIGN UP CLINC- Mrs. Navarrette will be hosting a clinic next Tuesday November 8th after school in room 216 to help members sign up for the salvation army virtual bell ringing. Before that time Mrs. Navarrette will send out information to sign up on your own. If you have trouble or need help come to this clinic! All the officers will have already signed up and will be there for any help or questions you might have. Including our sponsors, Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Hetzel, and Mrs. Rojas. 

9. HOLIDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE IDEAS- Any ideas for holiday volunteer opportunities will be appreciated! Make sure it is a non-profit organization. Anything you have in mind or want to share contact our officers! A opportunity might be coming up for helping the firefighters give food out for thanksgiving meals for families who are not fortunate enough to have one. Be on the look out for that! Idea was made by our president Taylor so, if you want more information don't hesitate to ask her.

Meeting adjourned at 3:33pm

9.06.22

Meeting called to order at 3:00 pm.

1. NJHS WEBSITE- it has a lot of information on it, but it currently cannot be updated and will soon be out of commission.  Mrs. Navarrette will send communication through the Remind App.

2. REMIND APP- if you haven't, do it now!  Just go to the home page of THIS website!

3. VOLUNTEER HOURS- 15 for the year, rule of thumb - non profit organizations.  A Remind message will be sent this evening indicating the links are ready to sign up to volunteer for the football games and parent/teacher conferences.  Remember, when volunteering, you are representing the five pillars of the organization.

4. OFFICER ELECTIONS- these will be held completely online, due to intersession.  Candidates will have a deadline of 9/20 at 11:59pm to submit their speech video to Mrs. Navarrette via email (sanavarr@episd.org).  Speeches must be one minute or less.  Any video submitted longer than one minute will be truncated at one minute. Positions are president, vice-president and secretary. The videos and electronic ballot will be available on 9/27 and 9/28 only.  Only votes cast from a member's EPISD login will be accepted.  If a member votes more than once, their vote will be voided.

5. MEMBERSHIP DUES- Mrs. Hetzel distributed dues forms.  If you were not able to attend the meeting, you may pick up a form from her in room 210 before or after school.  You will also find the form located on the "Forms" tab of this website. Be sure to pay your membership dues prior to 9/29 to be an official member of both the national organization and our campus chapter.

Meeting adjourned at 3:21 pm.

2021 - 2022 School Year

4.05.22

Meeting minutes recorded by Sofia Montes 

Meeting called to order at 3:00 p.m.

Sponsors present - Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Rojas, and Mrs. Hetzel

1. Thank you to everyone who planned ahead to attend the meeting! :)

2. Hours: Make sure you complete your 15 hours! Deadline has been extended to Saturday, April 30th. If you have already completed your 15 hours, don't just say you're done, strive for more! Please do not submit your hours after April 30th.

3. Induction: We will be sending out messages with more information about induction. In the past, we have had current members be escorts to the incoming members. We will need about 20 people to help out with escorting. 

4. Party: On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, we will have a party after school in the cafeteria for those who have completed their hours. If you do not complete your hours, you will not be allowed to attend the party. 

5. Volunteer opportunities: Saturday, April 30th, there is an elementary UIL meet. About 20 volunteers are needed. More information coming soon. 

Meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

12.07.21

Meeting minutes recoded by Sofia Montes 

Meeting called to order at 3:01 p.m.

Sponsors present - Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Rojas, and Mrs. Hetzel

1. Thank you to everyone who planned ahead to attend the meeting! :)

2. Community service: hours have not been updated, Mrs. Navarrette will take care of that by Saturday. Make sure to turn in your hours either with the form or digitally. 

3. Coming up: Basketball in early spring semester! About four volunteers per game, same kind of thing as volleyball, football, soccer, etc. DO NOT say you're "done" with your hours once you have 15, strive for more! Holiday season is coming up, all sorts of people need help. Church, food banks, homeless shelters, etc. Get involved in your community! 

4. Shirt update: Awesome job turning in your money! Thank you for your patience. Shirts should be in by this week, we're going to try to get them handed out next week, we will make an announcement. THANK YOU MRS. SANGABI!

5. Salvation Army: Thank you to those who have set up their accounts and gotten donations. We are at about $3,500 right now. Salvation Army is counting on us, let's get that number up!

6. Center Against Family Violence: We have received the names of 83 children, ages infant to 18 years old. The names are on a document that Mrs. Sangabi has sent through Remind. Here's what you're going to do: Go into the link that was sent on remind (or click on the hyperlink) and put your name in the column of the child you have selected. Make sure you do not choose someone that someone else has already selected. You need to commit to buy the item they have asked for, OR SOMETHING SIMILAR, and some pajamas. You will choose a child, purchase the gift, the pajamas, wrap it, tag it with the name and number of the child, and turn it in to Mrs. Sangabi. THIS IS FOR 4 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. (2 for the gift and 2 for the pajamas.) 

Meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m.

11.02.21

Meeting minutes recorded by Mrs. Navarrette

Meeting called to order at 3:02 p.m.

Sponsors present - Mrs Hetzel, Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Rojas and Mrs. Sangabi

1. Officer introduction - Congratulations to the newly elected officers! President - Nathaniel Familua, Vice President - Amelia Kung, Secretary - Sofia Montes Venegas

2. Dues update - Mrs. Hetzel reported that dues have been paid by ALL members.  Nice job!!

3. Hours update - Mrs. Navarrette reported that hours have been posted and may be viewed on the website.  Members may print the page on the forms tab or enter hours using the link on the forms tab.

4. T-shirt update - Mrs. Sangabi reported that the officers will be designing the shirt.

5. Hornedofest Clean Up - Members interested in helping with clean up after Hornedofest should report to the cafeteria at 5:30pm.  Clean up will be until 6:00pm and will be recorded for one hour of community service.

6. Center Against Family Violence - At the next meeting, members will have the opportunity to select a name/gift wish for a child currently receiving services through Center Against Family Violence.  All gifts will also include a set of pajamas.  The gift and pajamas will be recorded as 4 hours of community service.  Mrs. Sangabi will be coordinating this.

7. Salvation Army Virtual Bell Ringing - Mrs. Navarrette reported that the link and information to sign up to participate in the virtual bell ringing will be available until December 15.  The team goal is $5,000.  Last year, Hornedo NJHS raised $8,500.  Members should use the link to set up an account and then share their page link with friends and family.  For each $20 donated, 1 hour of community service will be recorded.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:25pm.

9.07.21

Meeting minutes recorded by Mrs. Navarrette

Meeting called to order at 3:01 p.m.

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Navarrette, and Mrs. Rojas

1. Website status - The current Hornedo NJHS website will be revised soon and may possibly not be available.  Mrs. Navarrette will update you via Remind to let you know when the update has been completed.  You may always email any of the sponsors or send a message through Remind with questions.

2. Remind app - All members should've signed up to receive Remind messages through the Remind app.  If you have not already done this, please be sure to do it ASAP so you don't miss out.  The link to sign up is here. 

3. Volunteer hours - Each member is responsible for completing 15 community service hours by April 15.  These hours may be done at Hornedo, but members are also encouraged to look for opportunities outside of school.  Once an activity is completed, you may print the form from the "forms" tab.  If you prefer, on that same page you will find a link to submit your hours on a digital form.

4. Membership dues - Mrs. Hetzel handed out the membership dues form.  She has extras in her room.  If you would like to print the form, it is on the "forms" tab.  Membership dues must be paid directly to Mrs. Hetzel and she must fill out a receipt at that time.  Dues are $25 and they pay for national and campus costs as well as an Hornedo NJHS t-shirt.  Each year they are different; designed by NJHS officers.  The deadline to pay dues in Oct 1st.  If there is a financial hardship, please speak to any one of the sponsors and assistance will be provided.

5. Officer elections - elections will be held 100% online.  Members interested in running for the position of president, vice-president or secretary must email Mrs. Navarrette a video no later than 11:59pm on Sept. 22.  The video must be one minute or less and needs to contain your name and the position for which you are running.  It should include the reason you are running for office and how you feel you can make a difference in that position. The video will be made available to members and then the membership will vote online, beginning 12:00am Sept 28 and end at 11:59pm on Sept 29.  Candidates may campaign, beginning 12:00am on 9/23 and ending at 11:59pm on Sept 27. More information regarding the election will be forthcoming.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:17pm.

2020 - 2021 School Year

2.09.21

Meeting minutes recorded by Rocio Nordquist

Meeting called to order at 3:17 p.m.

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Navarrette, Ms. Freitas, Mrs. Hetzel, and Mrs. Rojas

1. Salvation Army Virtual Bell Ringing Final Recap: Congratulations to all 68 members that participated in the Salvation Army Virtual Bell Ringing! Our NJHS chapter raised $8,502, shattering the original goal of $600! Ms. Sanchez and Ms. Joanna came to announce that we were the top virtual bell ringers in El Paso and 13th in the country! Special recognition goes to these members: $50+: Bella J., Erik S., Ethan D., Kevin M., Maddie H., River R., and Trinity H. $100+: Adrian G., Brianna E., Colton B., Elizabeth W., Isabel R., Ivan G., Jiya P., Lauren G., Max S., Paulina M., Riley C., Sarah F., Shragvi D., Tessa G., and Xaevean R. $200+: Aimee R., Audrey G., Bianca R., Elle R., Isabella C., John C., and Sean M. $300+: Liam Z., Marie-Jeanne P., and Sam D. $400+: Ali L. and Emanuel R. $500+: Diego M., Genevieve R., and Kara N.! Ms. Sanchez presented us with the 2020 Top Virtual Bell Ringer Award on behalf of the Salvation Army. All who made an account will be receiving a certificate and a water bottle. Ms. Joanna told us that Hornedo will be mentioned in their newsletter and a thank you ad for the Salvation Army’s partners and sponsors that will appear in the El Paso Times and El Paso Inc. on the 21st.

2. Center Against Family Violence Gift Drive Recap: Even in the middle of a global pandemic, Hornedo’s NJHS members were able to grant the wishes of all 75 kids at the Center Against Family Violence!

3. Community Service Hours Update: Community Service Hours are updated and posted at the bottom of the “Volunteer Hours” tab.

4. Yearbook 8th Grade Project: The instructions for 8th graders regarding the yearbook is a bit different. After choosing the photograph you want for the yearbook, answer the following prompt: “What do you look forward to later in life?” thoughtfully and thoroughly.  Send your picture and response to Mrs. Rojas by Monday, February 22! Her email is aprojas@episd.org. Full instructions will be sent through Remind. This is for all 8th graders, so be sure to tell your classmates and teachers! The NJHS yearbook pictures were taken during the meeting. If you want a yearbook, be sure to order ASAP, since there are fewer in stock this year. Go to this link to order.

5. St. Jude Children’s Hospital Valentine’s Day Cards: This is a great opportunity to put a smile on the face of a patient at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital! Take a few minutes to create a free e-card featuring layouts inspired by patient art. Visit the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab or this link to get involved!

Reminders:

- Deadlines: 8th Grade Yearbook Project – Monday, February 22, 2021.

- If you were unable to attend the previous meeting on December 2, 2020, the recording is posted on this tab. Today’s meeting recording is also on this tab.

- The sponsors for this year are: Ms. Sonia Freitas, Mrs. Heather Hetzel, Mrs. Susan Navarrette, and Mrs. Rojas. The officers are: John Choi (President), Ali Lopez (Vice President), and Rocio Nordquist (Secretary).

- If you have any additional questions, visit the “Contact Info” page and be sure to communicate with a sponsor.

Meeting adjourned at 3:44 p.m.

Next Meeting Date: Late March / Early April

Video Recording and Slide Presentation:

Meeting 2.9.20 (for video recording click here)

Meeting 2.9.20 (for slide presentation click here)

12.02.20

Meeting minutes recorded by Rocio Nordquist

Meeting called to order at 3:01 p.m.

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Navarrette, Ms. Freitas, Mrs. Hetzel, and Mrs. Rojas

1. Elected Officers: The NJHS officers for the 2020-2021 school year are as follows: President – John Choi, Vice-President – Ali Lopez, Secretary – Rocio Nordquist.

2. T-Shirts: Submit your t-shirt size request by Monday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. using this form.

3. Salvation Army Virtual Bell Ringing Update: Our current team collection total is $4416, 18th place in the country! Brenda Sanchez, the Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator, and Major Estrada were special guests. If you haven’t joined the team, the directions are on the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab. The end date is December 15th. Ask questions regarding the Salvation Army Virtual Bell Ringing to Mrs. Rojas.

4. Community Service Update and Shout Outs: Shout out to Audrey Guy for completing 35 hours and Bella Jeffries for completing 33. Please send record of any activities you have completed to Mrs. Navarrette. Salvation Army, CAFV, and all other hours will be posted before the January meeting.

5. Center Against Family Violence Gift Drive: The instructions for the gift drive are on the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab as well as below. Please follow these steps in order to make this process work. Inform Mrs. Hetzel or Mrs. Navarrette of any conflicts immediately!

12/2/20: Select a child from this list and add your name next to theirs on the column to the right. Fill out this form to register your name and child number. If you do not have access to the list, try opening the list as a guest or through another device.

Before 12/14/20: Shop for the items on the slip (or something similar) and a pair of pajamas (size/gender are specified on the slip). Wrap the gift and pajamas together or separately. You may include other items. Write the child’s name and number on a gift tag and tape it to your package. The child’s number is the one on the list. Ask if you aren’t sure.

12/14/20: Drop your wrapped and tagged gift at Hornedo on this date from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Come into the back lot to the door by the library. The packages will be picked up by the Center Against Family Violence personnel at 6:00 p.m.

Reminders:

- If you were unable to attend the previous meeting on November 17, 2020, the recording is posted on this tab. Today’s meeting recording is also on this tab.

- If you haven’t done so yet, sign up for Remind using this link in order to receive messages from your sponsors.

- Dues will not be collected this year.

- If you have any additional questions, visit the “Contact Info” page and be sure to communicate with a sponsor.

Meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

Video Recording and Slide Presentation:

Meeting 12.2.20 (for video recording click here)

Meeting 12.2.20 (for slide presentation click here)

11.17.20

Meeting 11.17.20 (for video recording click here)

Meeting 11.17.20 (for slide presentation click here)

10.08.20

Meeting 10.08.20 (for video recording click here)

Meeting 10.08.20 (for slide presentation click here)

2019 - 2020 School Year

12.03.19

Meeting minutes recorded by Maryfer Carrera

Meeting called to order at 3:04

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Navarrette, Ms. Freitas, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Creighton

Meeting held in Cafeteria

1. Lion Club Food Boxes is on December 14, 2019. At least eight people are needed.

2. If you would like to sign up for the Barnes and Noble event the signup sheet is located in the Hornedo Library. It starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m.

3. Make sure when signing up to volunteer that you are committed.

4. People who signed up for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walgreens come after school tomorrow for more information in Mrs. Navarrette's classroom.

5. Make sure you are getting some hours done. Remember the minimum is fifteen hours more hours would be greatly appreciated. 

6. NJHS members picked a child to give them something for Christmas. The child already asks for what he/she would want. They would also need pajamas ( their size is in the white strip along with other information). 

7. Our new sponsors are Ms. Freitas and Mrs. Rojas!!!

11.05.19

Meeting minutes recorded by Maryfer Carrera

Metting called to order at 3:02 p.m.

Sponsors present - Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Freitas, Mrs. Hetzel

Meeting held in Cafeteria 

1. Mrs. Naverrette started talking about important events that are going to happen during the month of December:

• 12/3/19 - Meeting (CAFV)

• 12/7/19- Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walgreens: Need to sign up in a group of four people, the sign-in sheet will be in front of Mrs. Navarrette's room a week before Thanksgiving break. 

• 12/13/19 - CAFV gifts are due

• 12/14/19 - Lion's Club Food Boxes

2. Before signing up in future events, make sure you are available that day. Please don't sign up if you have something that exact day and time. 

3. Make sure your service for hours is a non-payment job. Meaning if someone can be paid doing this job it would not be counted as NJHS hours.

4. Students signed in on sign-in sheets and the meeting came to an end.

10.01.19

Meeting minutes recorded by Maryfer Carrera

Metting called to order at 3:00 p.m.

Sponsors present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, Ms. Rojas, and Mrs. Navarrette

1. Candidates presented their speeches. Officer election held. Elected officers: Yazan Azzam president, Maritza Serrano vice-president, Maryfer Carrera secretary.

2. Mrs. Hetzel announced membership dues would be accepted until Friday, October 04, 2019. Those who do not pay dues will no longer be NJHS members.

Metting adjourned at 3:20

9.3.19

Meeting called to order at 3:05 p.m.

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, and Mrs. Navarrette

1.  The Hornedo NJHS website contains all the information you will need, to include community service hours forms, meeting minutes, volunteer opportunities, calendar of events, membership form.

2. If you have not already signed up for the Remind App, here's the link: https://www.remind.com/join/98e837

3. All members are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service by April 15th.  It is recommended to complete 10 in the first semester. Forms may be turned in to Mrs. Navarrette at any time.  They are available on the "Forms" tab on the website.  In order to be considered "community service" the activity must be for a non-profit organization.

4. Membership dues are required in order to be an official member of Hornedo NJHS.  These dues pay for our national organization membership and an Hornedo NJHS t-shirt that may be worn as a school uniform shirt.  Dues are to be paid to Mrs. Hetzel, before or after school.  The form is located on the "Forms" tab.  Please see the form for more information.  You may also pay your dues at the next meeting, on October 1st.

5. Hornedofest will be held on October 11th.  You may volunteer for the clean-up crew.  You will earn an hour of community service for approximately 30 minutes of work.  A Remind message will be sent out the week before.  You will not need to sign up for this event.

6. NJHS officers will be elected at the next meeting.  If you are interested in running for President, Vice-President or Secretary, you must submit your speech (one minute or less) to Mrs. Navarrette by Monday, September 30 by 3:00 pm.  If you do not meet the deadline, your name will not be on the ballot.

7. Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

2018 - 2019 School Year

4.2.19

Meeting called to order at 3:00 pm

1. Sponsors present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, and Mrs. Navarrette

2. Earth Day (4/8/19) - Ms. Eveler is coordinating a clean-up day for Earth Day on Monday, 4/8/19.  Please meet in the cafeteria at 3:00pm to help pick up trash around the campus.  Bring gloves and sunscreen if you'd like.  Bring your hours sheets too.  This event is scheduled to end at 3:30pm

3. The induction ceremony for the incoming 2019-2020 8th graders will be Tuesday 5/7/19 at 6:00pm.  Our year end celebration will be the same day, at 3:30pm.  Current members wishing to help with the ceremony (escort, read, set-up, clean) will be needed.  More info to come on that.

4. Mrs. Vaughan is needed volunteers to help with cheer tryouts.  See Mrs. Navarrette if you would like to help and she will still include those hours for this year.  Cheer tryouts will be held 4/30 - 5/3 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm

5. Community service hours sheets are to be turned in to Mrs. Navarrette no later than 3:30pm on 4/15/19.

6. Volunteers for the Lundy dance this Friday were reminded to wear their NJHS shirts to the event.

Meeting ended at 3:20pm

3.5.19

No meeting held; Next meeting April 2

2.5.19

No meeting held; Yearbook photos taken

12.4.18

Meeting called to order at 3:00 p.m.

1. Sponsors present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel and Mrs. Navarrette

2. Mrs. Creighton reported that T-shirts will be coming in the end of the semester and will be distributed the last week of this semester or the first week in January.

3. Reminders to those volunteering at soccer games the next two Saturdays.

4. Information was distributed to all those volunteering for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive on Saturday at Walgreens.

5. The food box event with Lion's club will be posted for sign up soon.  It will be on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8:00 a.m.

6. Members "adopted" children from The Center Against Family Violence.  All gifts/pajamas are to be turned in by 12/12 to room 103 wrapped and with the number slip and a name tag taped to the package.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

11.6.18

Meeting called to order at 3:05 p.m.

Sponsors present - Mrs. Creighton and Mrs. Hetzel

1. T-shirts have not been ordered yet, but soon.

2. President, Mariza Botello and Vice-President, Andre Samaniego announced.

3. Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringing

    12/8/18 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    sign up outside Mrs. Navarrette's room at the end of the week (groups of 4)

    music, dancing makes it more fun

4. Center Against Family Violence - next meeting (12/4) we will have the names of children and their Christmas wishes.  All students will be "adopted".  It is expected that they will receive the requested gift and pajamas.  Gifts will be due 12/14.

Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

10.2.18

Meeting called to order at 3:05 p.m.

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel and Mrs. Navarrette

1. Officer election was held.  Presidential candidates Mariza Botello and Andre Samaniego presented their speeches to the members.  Members voted.

2. Mrs. Hetzel receipted those who had their money and forms.  She stated that she would accept dues payments through Friday, October 5.

3. Mrs. Navarrette clarified that hours sheets were to be completed for all of their hours.  Signing up online would not replace the hours sheets.

4. Hours sheets are to be turned in to Mrs. Navarrette.  They may be turned in any time.  Some prefer to hold on to the sheet until they meet the 15 hour requirement.  Others prefer to turn in the form every time they do service.  Either is fine.

5. Mrs. Hetzel and Mrs. Navarrette asked for students to volunteer to help clear calculators the next day.

Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

9.4.18

Meeting called to order at 3:05 p.m.

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel and Mrs. Navarrette

1.  The Hornedo NJHS website contains all the information you will need, to include community service hours forms, meeting minutes, volunteer opportunities, calendar of events, membership form

2. If you have not already signed up for the Remind App, here's the link: https://www.remind.com/join/egaekf

3. All members are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service by April 15th.  It is recommended to complete 10 in the first semester.  Forms may be turned in to Mrs. Navarrette at any time.  They are available on the "Forms" tab on the website.

4. Membership dues are required in order to be an official member of Hornedo NJHS.  These dues pay for our national organization membership and an Hornedo NJHS t-shirt that may be worn as a school uniform shirt.  Dues are to be paid to Mrs. Hetzel.  The form is located on the "Forms" tab.  Please see the form for more information.

5. Hornedofest will be held on October 12th.  You may volunteer for the clean-up crew.  You will earn an hour of community service for 30 minutes of work.  A Remind message will be sent out the week before.  You will not need to sign up for this event.

6. NJHS officers will be elected at the next meeting.  If you are interested in running for President, Vice-President or Secretary, you must submit your speech (one minute or less) to Mrs. Navarrette by Friday, September 28.  If you do not meet the deadline, your name will not be on the ballot.

7. Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

2017 - 2018 School Year

3.3.17

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton and Mrs. Sangabi

1. President - Jose Escoto:

Meeting called to order at 3:02 pm.

All 15 hours due by April 27 to Mrs. Navarette. All hours that have been submitted have been recorded on the NJHS website. Reminder, those who have not completed their 15 hours by the deadline will not be included in the year-end activities. The girls' track team will be needing some help on May 10 and 12 with a track meet. See Mrs. Navarette for more information.

Mrs. Sangabi:

1. Students that have completed their 15 hours may participate in the NJHS induction. Students that are interested should give their name to Mrs. Sangabi. A meeting will be held on May 1 and more information will be given at the meeting. 

Mrs. Creighton:

Nothing to report at this time.

Meeting adjourned at 3:07 pm.

12.5.17

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Sangabi

Mrs. Navarrette:

Meeting called to order at 3:04 pm.

1. Two more slots are open to stuff food boxes for Lion's Club this Saturday at 8 am. Sign up online.

Mrs. Sangabi:

1. Handed out sheets with children's names.

2. Adopt a child for the Center Against Family Violence. There are currently only ninety-one children to sign up for so let Ms. Sangabi know if you won't be able to adopt a child. If you want to adopt a child but didn't get a name sheet, feel free to partner up and share a child or ask Ms. Sangabi if there is an available child. For your child, you must gift them pajamas of their size and the gift they asked for. By Friday, December 15, the deadline, make sure to bring your child's gift wrapped, labeled with the child's name and number, and your hours sheet. You will receive four hours for adopting a child.

Mrs. Creighton

Nothing to report at this time.

Meeting adjourned at 3:21 pm.

11.7.17

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Sangabi

Mrs. Navarrette:

Meeting called to order at 3:05 pm.

1. Jose Escoto - Volunteer Opportunity:

Ring the bell for the Salvation Army with your friends! Sign up in groups of fours in front of Mrs. Navarrette's room starting Thursday, November 9. Have a fun time while raising funds for a good cause on December 2 at the Walgreens on Resler.

2. Eight people will be needed to stuff boxes of food for Lion's Club on December 9, be on the lookout for a Remind message. 

Mrs. Hetzel

Nothing to report at this time.

Mrs. Sangabi

1. Be prepared to adopt a child for the Center Against Family Violence next meeting on December 5.

2. Handed out membership cards.

Mrs. Creighton

Nothing to report at this time.

Next meeting December 5, 2017, at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria.

Meeting adjourned at 3:11 pm.

10.3.17

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Sangabi

Mrs. Navarette:

Meeting called to 3:02

1. Election speeches -

• Secretary candidate - Christina Li

• Vice Presidential candidate - Luke Miller

• Presidential candidates - Jose Escoto, Ethan Frieder

2.  Officers elected Jose Escoto, Luke Miller and Christina Li

Mrs. Hetzel

Dues must be paid by Friday, October 7.  Those who have not paid will not be active NJHS members.

Mrs. Sangabi

Nothing to report at this time.

Mrs. Creighton

Nothing to report at this time.

Next meeting November 7, 2017 at 3:00 in the cafeteria.  Agenda items dues, elections.

Meeting adjourned at 3:15pm.

9.5.17 Meeting Minutes

Sponsors Present - Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Sangabi

Mrs. Navarrette:

1. If you haven't already joined the NJHS Remind app, please do.  The link is on the home page of this website.

2. Hours sheets should be used to document hours.  The form is available to download and print by clicking on the Forms tab.  They are to be turned in to Mrs. Navarrette.  They may be turned in as you go or all at once, whatever you prefer.  Also, if you get documentation from volunteering, you may turn that in (or a copy of it).  Just be sure it includes the contact person.  Please be sure that your service is performed to benefit the community, not just to save someone money (i.e. babysitting your neighbor's children is not community service.)  Total hours for the year must be a minimum of 15.

3. Mrs. Navarrette will communicate any volunteer opportunities to you through the Remind app.  Please don't assume all of your hours will come from those events.  Look for them on your own as well.

4. Officers will be elected at the next meeting.  Positions are President, Vice-President and Secretary.  Speeches are to last 1 minute max and must be turned in to Mrs. Navarrette no later than October 2nd at 3:oo.

Mrs. Hetzel

Dues will be collected beginning Sept. 18.  They are to be paid directly to Mrs. Hetzel in room 210.  She must write a receipt immediately.  DO NOT turn your money in to anyone other than Mrs. Hetzel.  The forms were distributed at the meeting but may also be downloaded and printed from the Forms tab.  The form will serve as your pass to come up to Mrs. Hetzel's room in the morning.  All dues must be paid before or at the next meeting, which is October 3rd.  If there is a hardship making it difficult to pay the membership dues, please see Mrs. Hetzel and explain the circumstances.

Mrs. Sangabi

Nothing to report at this time.

Mrs. Creighton

Nothing to report at this time.

Next meeting October 3, 2017 at 3:00 in the cafeteria.  Agenda items dues, elections.

Meeting adjourned at 3:20pm.

2016 - 2017 School Year

4.4.17 Meeting Minutes

Sponsors Present-  Mrs. Navarette, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Sangabi

1. Mrs. Navarette- Hours deadlines

    a. Please turn in your minimum of 15 hours to Mrs. Navarette by APRIL 28!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

2. Members Mariana Meza and Ashley Hendrix- Upcoming Project and Hours Opportunity

    a. As a part of a school project for Public Speaking, an possible project is for the Annunciation House, a home for the homeless, financial aid, and widows in El Paso. The plan for the project is to collect snacks, food, water, and other necessities. 

Make sure to listen for more details on the announcements!

3. Mrs. Sangabi- 7th Grade Induction Ceremony

    a. The 2017-18 NJHS is May 16... and if you have completed your hours, come before to have a small celebration! 

1.17.17 Meeting Minutes

 Pictures- everyone attending the monthly meeting had the chance to be in group photos taken.

Sponsors:  Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Sangabi

Meeting called to order at 3:07

1. Mrs. Creighton/ Mrs. Sangabi/ Mrs. Navarrette

a. Volunteer oppurtunities

• Bring in 3 books, (Spanish preferred)to Mrs. Creighton and receive 1 hour of community service

• Mrs. Barno is asking for volunteers at Hornedo for the UIL competition on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4. We are in need of 6 volunteers per day

• Basketball concessions are posted now outside of Mrs. Navarette. 2 volunteers are needed for boys basketball and 4 volunteers for girls basketball games. People are needed each week and for the tournaments (dates TBD)

Your are responsible for replacing yourself with another volunteer if you are unable to make it! If you need to find somebody in NJHS to cover for you, look at the new NJHS shirt you got!

Meeting adjourned at 3:25

12.6.16 Meeting Minutes

Sponsors: Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Sangabi 

Meeting Called to order at 2:54

1. President- Evan Pallis: Introduction

    a. Salvation Army Follow Up

    b. Volunteer opportunities 

• Lions Club Food Boxing: Saturday, 12.10.16

2. Mrs. Sangabi

    a. Center Against Family Violence 

• Description of kids on green paper received

• Must Wrap NEW pajamas and desired present, with the child's name and age. 

• If you want, please write your child a note

• Please be committed, we don't want a child without presents on Christmas!

3. Remarks and Closing- Mrs. Navarette

Meeting was adjourned 3:01

IF YOU WERE NOT AT A MEETING AND STILL WANT TO "ADOPT" A CHILD, PLEASE

CONTACT MRS. SANGABI!!!

11.8.16 Meeting Minutes

Sponsors: Mrs. Navarrette, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Sangabi

Meeting called to order at 2:54

1. President- Evan Pallis: Introduction

    a. Volunteer opportunities

• Salvation Army- Red Kettle Bell Ringing- 12.3.16  PLEASE SIGN UP IN GROUPS OF 4!

• Lion's Club- Food Boxes- 12.10.16

SIGN UP SHEETS WILL BE OUTSIDE OF MRS. NAVARRETTE'S DOOR!

2. Mrs. Sangabi- Looking Ahead: Center Against Family Violence Project

Main Semester fundraiser: Adopt-A-Child- Please ask your parents if you can participate, this does require responsibility to follow through!

• At the next meeting (12.5.16) , please sign up to "adopt" a child for Christmas. You need to wrap a new packaged gifts (individually if you want to bring more than one)  and pajamas to give to a local child in need. 

3. Mrs. Navarrette- Looking Ahead

• Our next meeting is December 5, so mark your calendars!

• Appreciation and Commitment to NJHS and Community Service

• Please sign up for Salvation Army- looking back at last year

4. President- Evan Pallis: 

    a. T-shirt update:

• This year's shirt will be a dark teal (blue green) 

• It is long-sleeved

• One sleeve, it says NJHS, the other will say 2016

• On the breast-pocket (left of the top of the front t-shirt), it will have the NJHS logo

• On the back, everyone's name will be on it

NJHS thanks to Vice President Ishani, the elected officers, and Mrs. Creighton for making the T-shirt possible!

5. Mrs. Navarrette- Questions and Closing Statements

The meeting was adjourned at 3:07

OUR NEXT MEETING IS DECEMBER 5, 2016!!!

10.11.2016

Elections

President- Evan Pallis

Vice President- Ishani Kaul

Secretary- Eleanor Schoenbrun

9.6.16 Meeting Minutes

Sponsors: Mrs. Creighton, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Navarrette and Mrs. Sangabi

Meeting called to order at 2:52

1.  Monthly meetings will be held the first Tuesday of every month, unless announced otherwise.

2. Community service 

• opportunities made known to the sponsors will be posted outside Mrs. Navarrette's room, on this website, announced or possibly emailed

• it is not the responsibility of the NJHS sponsors to find volunteer opportunities

• each member is required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours before 4/15.  It is recommended to complete 10 in the fall, then there would only by 5 at most for the spring semester

• an opportunity to volunteer with Pennies Fur Pets is currently posted

• volunteers are needed to make posters for  Chick-fil-A night - see Mrs. Navarrette or Sangabi for poster board.  Posters need to be turned in by Friday

• turn in forms to Mrs. Navarrette anytime

• forms may be downloaded and printed from the "forms" tab

3. Membership dues forms were handed out.  They are also available on the forms tab.  They are to be turned in to Mrs. Hetzel.  Details are on the form.

4.Officer elections will be held at the next meeting.  Speeches must be turned into Mrs. Navarrette by 9/27/16.  The positions available are president, vice-president and secretary.

5.  If you haven't already done so, please register to receive email from NJHS.  There were some problems with the system during the summer, but it seems to be fixed now.

6.  Next meeting 8/4/16.

Meeting adjourned at 3:07.