Boys and Girls Club of Rush County
Shane Hanley
Education 121-OAJ
December 2, 2012
Table of Contents

Community Partner Project Part
1 ( Session #4)
 Community Partner Project
Interview ( Session #13)
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Community Partner Project Part
1 ( Session #6)
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Pre-service Learning
Assessment (Session #6)
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Community Partner Project
Introduction Letter to Agency
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Community Partner Information
(Session #8 Page #1 only)
Community Partner Time Sheet
Rush County Child Protection
1304 N. Cherry St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2392
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm
Local Office Director: William Ammerman
www.in.gov/dcs/
Changing Footprints
310 N. Julian St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1382
Hours:
infor@changingfootprints.com
http://changingfootprints.com
Rush County Boys and Girls Club
1590 N. Sexton St.
Rushville, IN 46173
Hours: Mon.-Thur. After School-8pm Fri.
After School-6pm Saturday 8am-4pm
bandgclub@rushdsl.com
http://www.rushcountybgc.com/main.asp?id=1
Big Brothers Big Sisters Rush County
525 7th St.
Rushville, IN 46173
Hours:
elizabeth.bbbs@gmail.com
http://www.bbbsrushcounty.com
Interlocal CAP, Inc.
525 W. 7th St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2863
Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8am-5pm and Fri. 8am-4pm
lwildey@icapcaa.org
http://www.icapcaa.org
Purdue University Extension Office/ 4-H
Rush County Court House, Room 103
101 E. Second St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-5974
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm
kmos@purdue.edu
http://www3.ag.purdue.edu/counties/rush/Pages/4-HYouthDevelopment.aspx
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc.
814 N. Morgan St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(317) 876-7481
Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8:30am-4pm
centraloffice@trikappa.org
http://trikappa.org
Blue River Community Harvest
9462 N. Carthage Rd.
Carthage, IN 46115
Executive Director, Robin Goodpaster: (317) 402-4089
Hours: Tuesdays 1-4 PM (General services) Alternate Tuesdays 6-8
(Food and clothing distribution) Saturdays (2nd and 4th) 8-11am
http://www.bluerivercommunityharvest.org/
Centerstone
509 Conrad Harcourt Way
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3974 or 1-800-344-8802
Hours: Customer Care Center and Crisis Call Center (24/7/365)
nicholas.spagnolo@centerstone.org.
http://www.centerstone.org/
Rush County United Fund
215 N. Perkins St.
Rushville, IN 46173
765 932-4191
Hours: 3rd Thursday of each month (Board Meeting)
pamea@rushcountyunitedfund.com
http://rushcountyunitedfund.com/home
Rush County Child Protection
1304 N. Cherry St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2392
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:40 pm
Local Office Director: William Ammerman
www.in.gov/dcs/
Rush County Child Protection is a part of the Indiana DCS, which is a state organization that offers such services as;
child protection from neglect and abuse as well as foster care, adoptions, and child support. This organization also
reaches out to the community with education about child development and safety. This organization takes in book
and school supply donation and uses volunteers to sort and stuff backpacks for children.
Changing Footprints
310 N. Julian St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1382
Hours:
infor@changingfootprints.com
http://changingfootprints.com
Changing footprints is a non-profit organization that provides new and gently used shoes for families and individuals
in need. This organization also reaches out to the community with education programs in schools and youth programs
illustrating that there is people in need around the world and their own backyards. This is a volunteer based
organization as well as relying on donations working with organizations large and small.
Rush County Boys and Girls Club
1590 N. Sexton St.
Rushville, IN 46173
Hours: Mon.-Thur. After School-8pm Fri. After School-6pm Saturday 8am-4pm
bandgclub@rushdsl.com
http://www.rushcountybgc.com/main.asp?id=1
The Boys and Girls Club of Rush County provides a fun and safe environment for the children of Rush
County to play, laugh, and learn. The club offers an enriching environment for children to grow and
develop into productive human discovering their full potentials and skills they need for life. This
organization uses volunteers for such things as; homework help, dances, and coaching, donations are always
welcomed and they have a program to sponsor a child in order to help with cost of operations and families
unable to pay membership fees.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Rush County
525 7th St.
Rushville, IN 46173
Hours:
elizabeth.bbbs@gmail.com
http://www.bbbsrushcounty.com
Big Brother and Big Sisters of Rush county is an organization that matches “bigs” with “littles”, mentors
with children. The mentors spend at least 6 hours a month with the “littles” encouraging, helping, and
sometimes just listening to their “littles”, helping them realize their full potentials. The BBBS program sows
into the life of children and by doing so help to produce better schools and communities. This organization
is dependent upon volunteers to be mentors, help at events, board members and donors.
Interlocal CAP, Inc.
525 W. 7th St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2863
Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8am-5pm and Fri. 8am-4pm
lwildey@icapcaa.org
http://www.icapcaa.org
Interlocal CAP, Inc is a not-for-profit Community Action Agency that is dedicated to helping others help themselves.
One of the programs that are offered through this agency are; Head Start which is a preschool program that assists
low income families providing games education and meals to the children in the program. Interlocal CAP Inc does
offering some volunteer opportunities within it different programs.
Purdue University Extension Office/ 4-H
Rush County Court House, Room 103
101 E. Second St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-5974
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm
kmos@purdue.edu
http://www3.ag.purdue.edu/counties/rush/Pages/4-HYouthDevelopment.aspx
The 4-H program in partnership with Purdue University, as well as other land grant universities, use hands on
education programs to develop children and adults along with the U.S. Department of Agricultural. By using
developmental programs 4-H helps to enrich the community by shaping tomorrow’s leaders and innovators today
through research based programs. The 4-H is made up of all volunteers and do depend on some outside donations.
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc.
814 N. Morgan St.
Rushville, IN 46173
(317) 876-7481
Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8:30am-4pm
centraloffice@trikappa.org
http://trikappa.org
Tri-kappa (Kappa Kappa Kappa) is a philanthropic organization and sorority consisting of 146 different chapters
within the boundaries of Indiana. There is also 114 associated chapters and almost 9,000 members state wide. Each
chapter promotes projects within the community of each chapter as well as state wide projects. They also offer some
scholarships to those who meet the criteria. As far as volunteers Tri-kappa is a member only organization, but do
accept donations from individuals and business and corporations.
Blue River Community Harvest
9462 N. Carthage Rd.
Carthage, IN 46115
Executive Director, Robin Goodpaster: (317) 402-4089
Hours: Tuesdays 1-4 PM (General services) Alternate Tuesdays 6-8 (Food and clothing distribution) Saturdays (2nd
and 4th) 8-11am
http://www.bluerivercommunityharvest.org/
Blue River Community Harvest is a community based food bank, that provides food, clothing, and guidance to those
in need in the surround areas of Carthage, in and Northwest Rush County. This organization is meeting the needs of
those who are in need in this struggling economy. Volunteers are encourage to come and help out on the operating
days and donations consisting of monetary, food, and time are always needed to continue.
Centerstone
509 Conrad Harcourt Way
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3974 or 1-800-344-8802
Hours: Customer Care Center and Crisis Call Center (24/7/365)
nicholas.spagnolo@centerstone.org.
http://www.centerstone.org/
The nation’s largest not-for-profit community-based behavioral healthcare provider, Centerstone offers educational
services as well as mental health, and substance abuse treatment in Indiana and Tennessee. These programs have
helped 74,000 indiviuals and families as of 2011. As of right now there are no opportunities for volunteers, but
monetary donations are always accepted.
Rush County United Fund
215 N. Perkins St.
Rushville, IN 46173
765 932-4191
Hours: 3rd Thursday of each month (Board Meeting)
pamea@rushcountyunitedfund.com
http://rushcountyunitedfund.com/home
Rush County United Fund is a fund that holds an annual campaign of charitable giving and then uses those donations
for 9 different member charities within Rush County, IN. Some of the member charities are Changing footprints,
Inc., Community food pantry, and Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Rush County to name a few. By helping with
charitable funds to these organizations the Rush County United Fund is enriching the community and helping those in
need. Volunteers are needed to serve on the Board of Directors and monetary donations are always welcome.
Please Respond to the following questions concerning Service Learning. Then answer a few brief reflection questions.
Submit your answers I
n on or before Sunday, September 30th by 11:59 pm through this portal.
People define service in many different ways. Represented below are some examples of service. Study the list
carefully. Pace a 1 next to
the action that most closely models your personal philosophy of service. Place a 2 next to the action that is the second
closest to your
philosophy of service, and so, until you have ranked every item up to 15.
1 Choosing professional work that makes a difference.
2 Voting
3 Joining the armed forces.
4 Providing dinner once a week at a homeless shelter.
5 Helping to start an after-school program for children whose parents work during the day.
6 Adopting a child.
7 Talking with a friend about a social issue of importance to you.
8 Giving blood.
9 Working for a candidate in a local election.
10 Donating money to a local charity.
11 Painting a community mural.
12 Visiting different houses of worship (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples) every week to
learn about different religions in the community.
13 Tutoring a migrant worker.
14 Leaving your car at home and biking to work every day.
15 Chaining yourself to an old growth tree as loggers enter the forest.
1. What in your family, background, personal sacrifice or engagement determined how you would rank the options? I
grew up as an army brat for the first 13 years of my life so that is one reason I placed a high value on military service.
I also grew up in a home that discussed a lot of politics and I feel that voting is something that is very important and
should be exercised whenever possible. While living on military bases there were many times that they had places
where the children could hang out in Fort Richardson, Alaska it was the DYA. It was sort of like a boys and girls club
or YMCA type place, we had dances, outings, could get homework help, and they would have games that we could
play. I had the privilege of being in a mentorship class that met at 5:30 am on Tuesdays a couple of years. This group
was lead by the pastor of the church I was attending at the time, and he encouraged us to take what we had lead and
been imparted and choose a person or persons to pour into as well.
2. Which items relate to advocacy? direct service? charity? or personal choices?
ADVOCACY: Chaining yourself to an old growth tree as loggers enter the forest, Talking with a friend about a social
issue of importance to you, Working for a candidate in a local election, Helping to start an after-school program for
children whose parents work during the day.
DIRECT SERVICE: Providing dinner once a week at a homeless shelter, Tutoring a migrant worker, Painting a
community mural.
CHARITY:, Donating money to a local charity, Giving blood.
PERSONAL CHOICE: Voting, Joining the Armed Forces, Adopting a Child, Visiting different houses of worship
(churches, synagogues, mosques, temples) every week to
learn about different religions in the community, Leaving your car at home and biking to work every day, Choosing
professional work that makes a difference.
3. Voting.
Shane Hanley
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October 7th, 2012
Mr. William A. “Chet” Walker
Boys and Girls Club of Rush County
1590 North Sexton Street
Rushville, IN 46173
Dear Mr. Walker:
My name is Shane Hanley and I am interested in a Volunteer opportunity with the Boys and Girls Club of Rush County. I
would like to explain for my interest in a volunteer opportunity and explain what qualifications I have that would be
beneficial as a volunteer.
I am a student at Ivy Tech Community College, and I am currently enrolled in the education program. The Education 121
class that I am enrolled in is conducting a Service Learning Project, and volunteering with your organization is beneficial in
the completion and focus of the Service Learning Project. Also being involved in the education program I feel that working
with your organization would be beneficial in my pursuit of becoming a teacher.
I would like to share some of my volunteer experience that could contribute to a volunteer position with the Boys and Girls
Club. I have been involved with Children’s and Youth Ministries at Bethel Family Worship Center in Indianapolis. Some of
the duties included; driving a bus to events, summer youth camps, and teaching classes. I feel this experience with different
age groups could be beneficial in a volunteer position with your organization.
Mr. Walker, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and I would be greatly appreciative for an
opportunity to volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club of Rush County.
Sincerely,
Shane Hanley
Home Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Cell Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email: @yahoo.com
Complete the questionnaire and record the number of
hours in the table on page 2. You will submit the first
page in Week 8 and the time sheet in Week
16. Have fun!!
What is the contact information of the community
partner where you have chosen to do your 10 hours of
service learning?
Boys and Girls Club of Rush County
1590 North Sexton Street
Rushville, IN 46173
Phone: 765-932-2765
Chief Professional Officer: Mr. William A. “Chet” Walker
bandgclub@rushdsl.com
1. Describe the services this agency provides.
The Rush County Boys and Girls Club provides a fun
environment for the children of Rush county to play and learn;
by providing after school programs as well as homework help,
dances, and coaching. The club also invites local
leaders to share their knowledge and experiences with the
children to inspire and encourage.
2. Why did you choose this agency?
I have cousins and friends who when they were younger were involved in them boys
and girls club, so I knew a little about the boys and girls club. After doing the research
on the different organizations I found out how much more they do for the community
and the children in it than I thought. Because of this I wanted to become involved with
this organization and see firsthand how they do this and the results of the programs they
provide.
3. Please list your anticipated volunteer schedule below.
Start on Monday October 15, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. upon arrival on this date will get the rest
of the schedule of volunteer times. I will be in the library from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
assisting with homework help.
Mr. William Walker
Executive Director: Boys and Girls Club of Rush County, IN, Inc.
Phone: 765-932-2765
Email: bandgclub@rushdsl.com
Q:What is your organization's mission or purpose?
Mr. Walker: Enhancing the quality of life for boys and girls as participating members of a richly diverse society.
Q:What social problem does this organization help eradicate?
Mr. Walker: The boys and girls club of Rush County helps to work on the character, health (both physical and emotional),
and education of children
in the Rush County area to provide them with opportunities to become productive members of the grater society.
Q:What do you think is the most important service of your organization?
Mr. Walker: Giving children opportunity and a place to go and grow; teaching children to work with other children and
individuals. Learn that
there are things that they can do, and things they need to ask for help, and it’s ok to ask for the help when needed.
Q:What project(s) or service(s) can students Ivy Tech create or help with for your organization?
Mr.: Walker: Ivy Tech students can help by volunteering, and one of the areas is homework help. Also they can help to build
confidence, doing so
by being a mentor for the children.
Q:What information do you want your community to know about your organization?
Mr. Walker: I would like the community to know that the Boys and Girls Club of Rush County is here to help, the more that
we can do to help the
youth of the community the more that we can help the community as a whole.
Q:Are there any services or items that you would like to add to your Organization, going forward?
Mr. Walker: If the Resources were available, our Organization would like to hire more full time adult staff. The benefit of
having more full time
adult staff is that it helps to create stable relationship, in that when an adult is there on a daily basis and not sporadically.
This helps to bring more constant contact and relationship building with the children. This helps to develop and build upon
the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the children who attended the Rush County Boys and Girls Club, which
then helps the community and families.