Community Service

Putting the Notre Dame spirit into action in the local community is another important function of Notre Dame clubs around the world. The possibilities for serving others are almost endless, from simply adding a food drive (or other creative donation drive) to another event or getting involved with ND's programs such as the Tax Assistance Program (TAP), Breast Cancer or Prostate Cancer Awareness Programs, or the Call-To-Protect Program. Local programs such as a service project, education project, or other types of community outreach projects are also important parts of the Community Service portfolio.

NOTRE DAME CLUB OF GETTYSBURG PROJECTS

(Projects will be updated for 2010 as they occur.) 

BINGO EARNS DOLLARS FOR CLUB AND DELONE CATHOLIC!    Rick Staub calls numbers and gazes out a a near capacity crowd at the first of three bingo sessions for 2010. Our club is partnering with the Athletic Association of Delone Catholic for this project. On January 23rd, the organizations split $4,152 for the night. This far exceeded our expectations for this first session. Just as important was the membership support of this project as twenty eight (28) members helped on this night. Co-chairing the night with Rick was his sister, Linda Masenheimer. The Staub family certainly demonstrated that leadership runs in the family as the planning and implementation of the project was outstanding. Thanks to all who helped!

NURSING HOME ENTERTAINMENT  - As Father Hesburgh said in his letter to the clubs, "One of my great areas of Notre Dame pride is the fact that so many of our clubs are now involved in service projects which do all sorts of wonderful things such as: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, taking in the sick, giving drink to the thirsty, and visiting those who are outcast to society." It was that last item that caught the club's attention when we initially started our Community Program in 2004. Most nursing homes can be depressing and residents need events that will make their days more enjoyable. Four times each year club members go to the Golden Living Center at 741 Chambersburg Road in Gettysburg where they provide an entertainment hour for the residents. This year will be our fifth consecutive year for this program. The club hires a musician who plays the piano and the accordion. The club also utilizes a specific theme wherever possible - programs in March have a distinct Irish flavor with all kinds of songs in honor of St. Patrick's Day, in December the sing-a-long features all Christmas music and ends with "Here Comes Santa Claus" as the jolly old man enters the room.  Event Bulletin   Club members always leave the facility feeling pretty good about themselves. Our first 2009 event was conducted on March 10th. Event Bulletin  The event on May 3rd was really special, as it was dedicated to Father Ted for the Hesburgh Month of Service. Also, the uniform of the day for this one was "The Shirt". Event Bulletin   The club also provided entertainment on August 11th and December 30th. (Our original date of 12/20 was snowed out.) Dates for 2010 have now been established: February 10th, May 23rd (Part of Hesburgh Month of Service), August 4th, and December 19th.  

"BAT FOR THE CURE" PROJECT - Club members supported the Senior Alumni project at the Frederick Keys Minor League baseball game on August 28th in 2009. In spite of terrible weather six members staffed the "Bat" table, handing out Prostate Cancer information throughout the night. While it rained heavily all around the stadium, the game was not interupted. Pictured at left is Jeanette Miller and Wilma Noel stepping into the arriving crowd to give out information to the adults and wrist bands to the children. The materials that were not used at this game will be on display and available for members at other club functions.  Event Bulletin   In 2010 the club is committed to do two games. When dates are determined they will be communicated to the members. For information on this project call Jim Conrad on (443) 370-9740.