“Kids Helping Make a World of Difference”

Cathy Alessandra, President

Kim Trezek, Treasurer
Non-profit 501(c)3 status

Dear Returning or Prospective Member,

We are very pleased that you are interested in Kids/Teens on a Mission. Kids on a Mis-
sion is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded on the premise of raising awareness in
our children for the need and importance of philanthropy and its tremendous impact on
our society.

In this packet, you will find:

• Membership application
• Membership and Financial requirements
• Volunteer opportunities
• Tentative 2008-09 calendar
• Information about the President’s Volunteer Service Award

Membership is open to girls and boys in grades (incoming)6—12, with a parent or guard-
ian willing and able to participate with the child. All those who apply will be accepted.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me (544-3432).

Sincerely,

Cathy Alessandra, President

Kids on a Mission, c/o 6051 Flambeau Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3432 Fax (310) 265-0809 Email cathy@whatsupforkids.com
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Membership Requirements
Members are required to:
• Attend at least 4 general meetings (September thru April)
• Volunteer a minimum of 25 hours.
• Participate in at least 3 group volunteer activities.
• Meet the financial requirements outlined below.
• Attend the year-end Award Luncheon

Parents or Guardians of each member are asked to have responsibilities with their child in the
organization. This includes volunteering to chaperone at a minimum of one group event and
sign up of help plan/execute a volunteer activity.

Financial Requirement

Members are expected to incur the following expenses each year:

Dues $50 per child

Fundraiser—tentative Fall Bowing event (2 tickets @ $25 each) $50
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Membership Application
Date:_______________________________

Name:_____________________________________________ Date of Birth:_______________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________________ State________ Zip________

Phone_______________________________ Email________________________________

School_____________________________________________________ Grade_________

Parents Name:

Mother_________________________________ Father________________________________

Parent’s Address/Phone if different____________________Email_________________________

Why do you want to join Teens on a Mission?________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

What areas/activities are you most interested in volunteering?__________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

I understand that being a member of Teens on a Mission requires my child to volunteer 25 hours per
year (May 1 thru April 30) in the community. It also requires my child to volunteer on 4 group pro-
jects as part of those 25 hours and participate in fundraising projects. I understand that parent in-
volvement is required.

Child Signature________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature_______________________________________________________________
Mail application and $50 tax deductible membership donation to: Kids on a Mission, c/o Cathy
Alessandra, 6051 Flambeau Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Kids on a Mission, 6051 Flambeau Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

(310) 544-
544-3432 Fax (310) 265-
265-0809
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Teens on a Mission (Kids on a Mission) was founded in 2004 on the premise of raising awareness in
our children for the need and importance of philanthropy and its tremendous impact on our society.

Membership: Open to girls and boys in grades 6-12, with a parent or guardian willing and able to
participate with the child. An active member shall participate and support activities and philanthropy
projects, attend regular meetings, pay annual dues and assume other responsibilities in leadership
roles as necessary. Monthly meetings will be held September, October, November, January, Febru-
ary, March and April. The awards recognition will be held in May. Additional meetings, social
events and activities will be scheduled.

Adult Responsibilities: Each parent/guardian is required to have responsibility in the organization

with their child. This includes volunteering to chaperone at events, arrange activities, etc. Sign-up
lists will be available at the meetings.

Financial Obligations: An annual tax deductible membership dues of $50 per child/adult will be
paid upon joining and renewed on June 1st of each year. Members are required to participate in
fundraising activities, generating a minimum of $50 each year. Funds are used for our projects.

Service Requirements: Community service hours are earned in philanthropic projects. Each mem-
ber is required to earn a minimum of 25 service hours. Philanthropy projects will be offered as a
group as well as a list of opportunities to participate in the community on your own. Participation in
at least 4 group projects is required. Service hours will be computed annually from May 1st to April
30th. All service hours must be completed and reported by April 30th in order to be recognized at the
awards event.

Service Awards: Each year, a member will be presented an achievement award when he/she has
completed the minimum required hours and has fulfilled the other membership obligations. Other
recognitions will be given as well.

Questions? Call
Cathy Alessandra, President (310) 544-3432
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Volunteer Opportunities & Hours

Little Company of Mary—
• Fleece tie lap blankets for transitional care unit/NICU—2 Hours per blanket
• Decorating certain areas of the hospital for holidays (ie. Pediatric unit), group project
• Baking treats for nurses of different departments on a monthly basis, to be brought to our monthly meetings and deliv-
ered to the hospital the following day. 1 hour per batch of brownies/2 doz. cookies
You must be 15 years old to volunteer in the hospital as a “candy striper”. For that, contact Jill Schultz, Volunteer Services
Coordinator at LCMH, 543-5998.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium—3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro

Beach clean-up and native garden workday the 1st Saturday of every month from 9am—11am. Call ahead for groups of 5
or more. Coastal Clean-up in September. There is a summer docent program available for kids in grades 7-12. Call Randi
for details. For more information, call 548-7562.

Madrona Marsh—3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance—Habitat Restoration—available monthly, hour for hour

Ride to Fly—volunteers need to be 14 years old. Stables are located in Portuguese Bend. Check out their website at
www.ridetofly.com.

Rainbow Services—Rainbow House—emergency shelter for battered/abused women and their children. Constantly in
need of new sleepwear ( for very young children thru approx. age 14 (modest please), new underwear and new socks,
school supplies and art/craft supplies. The shelter houses approx. 20-25 kids at any given time, for approx. 2-4 weeks. Col-
lection available at Cathy’s house—or call for pick-up. We also sponsor a Mother’s Day project.

Toberman House— San Pedro

Group project—cook/serve dinner for elementary age children. To participate in this over the summer, please call Cathy.

Miller Children’s Hosptial—fleece tie blankets for the children. 2 hours per blanket.

Other activities will be added when presented. You are encouraged to propose other volunteer opportunities for Teens on a Mission vol-
unteers. To submit an idea, please email or call Cathy Alessandra (cathy@whatsupforkids.com or 544-3432) prior to the monthly meet-
ing so it can be researched and placed on the agenda. If the event is prior to the next monthly meeting, call Cathy Alessandra for ap-
proval and an email will be sent out to all members.
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Calendar 2008-2009
(As of 5/20/08)

• Thursday, July 24—by 12noon, drop baked goods off at Cathy’s house for delivery to Little Co. of Mary
nurses.

• Thursday, August 21st—by 12noon, drop baked goods off at Cathy’s house for delivery to Little Co. of Mary
nurses

• Tuesday, September 16—Kick-Off General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library, 7pm

Bring homemade baked goods for fire fighters. Will be delivered to local station.

• Sunday, October 5th—Peninsula Music Fair at Palos Verdes High School. Volunteers will work 3 hour shifts.
Sign-ups at September meeting. WAITING TO HEAR WHAT THEY NEED FROM US—usually only high
school age kid can volunteer at this event!

• Tuesday, October 21—General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library— 7pm—meeting

Bring homemade baked goods for nurses at LCMH.

• October , date TBA—Halloween Party with Cheer for Children at Harbor UCLA Hospital

• Tuesday, November 18—General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library—7pm—meeting

Bring/collect canned goods for a food pantry to be determined

• Tuesday, December 16 — General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library—Meeting—7pm

Baked goods can always be brought to meetings for hours!

• Saturday, December, date TBA—Christmas Party with Cheer for Children at Harbor UCLA Hospital, more
details to follow

• December—Gift collection/wrapping and distribution for Harbor Interfaith Shelter.

• Tuesday, January 20th—General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library—7pm

Bring baked goods for hours!

• Tuesday, February 17—General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library—7pm—meeting

Bring baked goods. We will make fleece tie blankets for Millers Children’s Hospital. Bring fleece and scissors.

• Tuesday, March 17th—General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library— 7pm—meeting

Assemble Easter Baskets for Harbor Interfaith Shelter

• March—Harbor UCLA Hospital—Easter party in pediatric unit. Date TBA?

• Tuesday, April 21—General Meeting at Peninsula Center Library— 7pm—meeting

• Saturday, April 25—fundraiser—sell tickets at What’s UP For Kids Expo, in and out burger truck

• Saturday, May 23 —Awards Reception/Luncheon—Last meeting until September

*** Other activities will be added to the calendar. You are encouraged to propose other volunteer opportunities for Teens on a
Mission volunteers. To submit an idea, please email or call Cathy Alessandra (cathy@whatsupforkids.com or 544-3432) prior
to the monthly meeting so it can be researched and placed on the agenda. If the event is prior to the next monthly meeting, call
Cathy Alessandra for approval and an email will be sent out to all members.
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Dear Volunteer:

We are pleased to announce our participation in the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD pro-
gram as a Certifying Organization.

This new AWARD is a Presidential honor that recognizes the valuable contributions of volunteers nation-
wide who are answering President George W. Bush’s call to serve others through their current volunteer
activities or lifetime service. As a Certifying Organization, we will identify eligible recipients, verify
their service hours, and distribute the AWARD to outstanding volunteers.

Given your ongoing service activities, many of you may already meet the requirements to receive the
AWARD. To qualify, volunteers simply submit a record of their service hours to Kids on a Mission, and
we verify the service and distribute the AWARD.

I encourage you to sign up for additional volunteer projects available through our organization. We will
have ongoing service projects as well as one-time community projects during Make A Difference Day,
National Family Volunteer Day or National Volunteer Week. You can participate in these service pro-
jects by yourself, with family members, neighbors, or colleagues from work.

Additionally, eligible volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed on behalf of Kids on a
Mission. In fact, service hours can be accumulated through work on a variety of projects throughout the
year. The only requirement is that the hours be completed within 12 months; recipients can qualify for a
new AWARD each year.

Please see our information packet and tentative calendar for information on Kids on a Mission. If you
have any further questions, please call Cathy Alessandra at 544-3432 or visit the website for the Presi-
dent’s Volunteer Service Award at www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.

To be eligible to receive the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD,

Applicants’ service hours must be confirmed by a registered Certifying Organization.
There are three levels of the AWARD varying by hours of service completed within a 12-month period:
Kids - 14 and younger Adults - Ages 26 and up

Bronze Award 50 - 74 hours Bronze Award 100 - 249 hours

Silver Award 75 - 99 hours Silver Award 250 - 499 hours
Gold Award 100 or more hours Gold Award 500 or more hours
Young Adults - Ages 15 - 25 Families and Groups (two or more people)*

Bronze Award 100-174 hours Bronze Award 200 - 499 hours

Silver Award 175 - 249 hours Silver Award 500 - 999 hours
Gold Award 250 or more hours Gold Award 1,000 or more hours
*Each member contributing at least 25 hours towards the total
PRESIDENT’S CALL TO SERVICE AWARD

Individuals who have completed 4,000 or more volunteer service hours over the course of their lifetime
are eligible to receive the PRESIDENT’S CALL TO SERVICE AWARD.
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Name & Grade Level: ___________________________________________________________

Time Frame: _______________________________ to _________________________________

Ex: June 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008 ~or~ June 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008

Please have your hours verified by the person in charge of your activity. You may have each date signed or you may use a di-
agonal line and have your hours verified every few visits.

Start End TOTAL VOLUNTEER VERIFICATION

Date Time Time HOURS ACTIVITY SIGNATURE

Send a copy of this sheet to Mrs. Alessandra at the end of each month or when it is full.
Keep a copy for your records.