Applications for membership in the High School Giving Circle.

Thinking about extra-curriculear activities for this year? Want to do something interesting and important with your Community Service hours requirement?  Join the High School Giving Circle. 

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What is the High School Giving Circle?	A group of 12 high schools students from throughout Washoe County form the Youth in Philanthropy High School Giving Circle (HSGC) advisory committee. As a member of the HSGC committee, you and your peers will learn about charities in your community and then decide to which you will give all or a portion of $10,000.
What do I have to do?	Be part of a team of other HSGC committee members.           Talk about community issues that interest you.           Give away $10,000 to charities that serve arts, culture, environment,           human service - whatever you are passionate about.
What does it cost?	Nothing. This program is paid for by a fund holder at the Community Foundation. All it costs is your time.
How much time will it take?	75 minutes once a week for 10 weeks—from September 23 to December 9. All meetings are held on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. (No meetings on September 30 or November 25.)
Where will we meet?	Meetings are at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada: 1885 South Arlington Ave., Suite 103, Reno. You’ll need to provide your own transportation.
What’s in it for me?	A chance to be heard!          A way to make a difference on issues YOU care about.          A great community service experience for your resume.         An understanding of why philanthropy is important.
How do I join?	Fill out the application form, get your parent’s signature, and send the application back by September 15, 2009! Send the application to: The Community Foundation of Western Nevada, 1885 South Arlington Ave., Suite 103, Reno, NV 89509. Or you can email it to info@cfwnv.org or fax it to 775-333-5487.
Where can I get more information?	Call Tracy Turner at the Community Foundation, 333-5499 or email Tracy at info@cfwnv.org. Go to www.nevadafund.org to learn more about the Community Foundation on the web.