UMCI: Upcoming Events and Workshops

Why Vote: Modern and Historical Reasons to Vote Discussion

7/20/2020

Why vote?
Do you feel voiceless? Do you want to have a voice? You can change that by doing one simple action. That is voting. Think for a minute about funding for local public programs and services such as schools, police departments, hospitals, etc. Who decides that? Who decides on the police chief? Who decides on the Board of Education members and the Superintendent? Educate yourself now if you have not been doing so already. You can start by attending the Importance of Voting workshop and panel discussion.

Why Attend?

To learn what power your vote has
To learn about the history of voting and how it has changed today
Gain important information for polling dates and locations

Dates and Time
Date: July 23, 2020
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Sweetwater Park, Thomson, GA
*Virtual access will be provided through our Youtube Channel

Panelists:
Michael Webb Jr............................................................THS ‘19 Alumni, Georgia Southern University ‘23
Charles Osborne...........................................................THS ‘17 Alumni, Mercer University ‘20
Devin Pinkston...............................................................THS ‘18, Alumni, Morehouse College ‘21

Target Audience

Primarily: High school students and those under 30 years old (workshops are geared towards that age group)
Welcomed: All who come!

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Why Community Service Matters

6/29/2020

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At first, I did not see the value of going to the hospital and singing to patients, but now I understand. -Detravious Brinkley

Personal Experience
While at Claflin University, I am required to engage in community service. I volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club and with Massey Global. As a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club, I assisted elementary to middle-level students with their homework. Also, we played games such as basketball, football, and kickball to engage them in some physical sports. As a volunteer at Massey Global, I assisted elementary school students with lessons ranging from typing to robotics. Through both experiences, I was able to mentor some of the students and guide them through their journey.

Importance

An opportunity to give back. I.e Guiding the youth through mentorship and providing them with the necessary school supplies for them to be successful.
An expression of gratitude. I.e Picking up trash around the city is a way of saying thanks for assisting me while growing up. This is my city and I must take care of it.
Being a joy to others. I.e Visiting the nursing home to sing songs or play games with them.

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